The Village of Capitan Board of Trustees met in regular session on
Tuesday, July 17, 2007 at the Village Hall in Capitan, NM at 6:30 PM.
Mayor Hammons asked for a moment of silence and led the assembly in the
pledge of allegiance.
Mayor Hammons called the meeting to order at 6:30 PM. Mayor
Hammons asked Village Clerk, Kay Strickland, for a roll call of the
trustees. Mayor Hammons-here, Trustee Riska-here, Trustee
Wood-here, Trustee Davis-here, Trustee Payne-here. Kay
Strickland, Shirley Pavlovic, and Atty. Zack Cook also attended the
meeting. A list of others in attendance is attached.
Item #1 on the Agenda: Approval of the Agenda
Trustee Payne made the motion to approve the agenda. Trustee Wood
seconded the motion, and all were in favor.
Item #2 on the Agenda: Public Input
There was no public input.
Item #3 on the Agenda: Consent Agenda
Approval of the Minutes – June
12, 2007
Approval of the Accounts Payable
Trustee Payne made the motion to approve the minutes of June 12th and
the accounts payable. Trustee Riska seconded the motion.
Roll Call: Trustee Payne-yes, Trustee Riska-yes, Trustee
Wood-yes, Trustee Davis-yes.
Item #4 on the Agenda: Not 2 Shabby Shop – Pat Garrett
Pat Garrett addressed the Mayor and Trustees regarding the Thrift Shop
owned by the Capitan Public Library. Ms. Garrett asked if they
would consider letting them use the back of the building or “share” the
back of the building. Raynene Greer briefed the Council on the
statistics of the shop. Ms. Greer asked if they would consider
fixing the roof on the building as it has several leaks. She also
inquired about repairing the front of the building. Mayor Hammons
stated he would get with the men and see what they could work out.
Item #5 on the Agenda: Resignation of Prenetta Nolen
Trustee Riska moved to accept the resignation of Prenetta Nolen.
Trustee Wood seconded the motion, and all were in favor.
Item #6 on the Agenda: Resignation of Steven Dobbs
Trustee Davis moved to accept Steven Dobbs’ resignation. Trustee
Payne seconded the motion, and all were in favor.
Item #7 on the Agenda: Approval to Advertise for Policeman
Trustee Riska moved to start advertising for a certified Police Officer
to replace Steven Dobbs. Trustee Payne seconded the motion.
Roll Call: Trustee Riska-yes, Trustee Payne-yes, Trustee
Davis-yes, Trustee Wood-yes.
Item #8 on the Agenda: Lodger’s Tax Request – Smokey Bear’s
Hometown Assn./Capitan Library
Mayor Hammons stated the Lodger’s Tax Committee recommended $500.00
because of the low funds available. Trustee Riska moved to give
$500 to the Smokey Bear’s Hometown Assn./Capitan Library for the
auction to be held Aug. 18th. Trustee Davis seconded the
motion. Roll Call: Trustee Riska-yes, Trustee Payne-yes,
Trustee Davis-yes, Trustee Wood-yes.
Item #9 on the Agenda: Selection of Voting Delegate and
Alternative Delegate for New Mexico Municipal League
The Mayor and Trustees discussed who might be attending the annual
meeting. Trustee Riska moved that Mayor Hammons will be the
voting delegate and Jim Davis will be the alternative delegate for the
New Mexico Municipal League and will attend the conference in Las
Cruces to represent Capitan. Trustee Payne seconded the
motion. Roll Call: Trustee Riska-yes, Trustee Payne-yes,
Trustee Davis-yes, Trustee Wood-yes.
Item #10 on the Agenda: Set Date for Infrastructure Capitan
Improvements Plan (ICIP)
After a brief discussion, it was decided to meet on Tuesday, July 24th
at 6:00 PM.
Item #11 on the Agenda: Resolution 2007-25 – Approving and
Accepting Cooperative Agreement with the Dept. of Transportation
Trustee Riska moved to accept resolution 2007-25 which is a resolution
approving and accepting the cooperative agreement, Control Number 88080
with the New Mexico Dept. of Transportation. Trustee Davis
seconded the motion. Roll Call: Trustee Riska-yes, Trustee
Wood-yes, Trustee Davis-yes, Trustee Payne.
Item #12 on the Agenda: Resolution 2007-26 – Budget Increase Law
Enforcement Protection Fund
Deputy Clerk, Shirley Pavlovic, briefed the Trustees on the
resolution. Trustee Wood made the motion to accept resolution
2007-26 – budget increase for LEPF. Trustee Riska seconded the
motion. Roll Call: Trustee Wood-yes, Trustee Riska-yes,
Trustee Payne-yes, Trustee Davis-yes.
Item #13 on the Agenda: Resolution 2007-27 – Services from
Council of Governments
Trustee Payne made the motion to pass resolution 2007-27. Trustee
Davis seconded the motion. Roll Call: Trustee Payne-yes,
Trustee Davis-yes, Trustee Wood-yes, Trustee Riska-yes.
Item #14 on the Agenda: Discussion on 2007-2008 Final Budget
Deputy Clerk, Shirley Pavlovic, reported on the changes to the interim
budget suggested by DFA.
Item #15 on the Agenda: Resolution 2007-28 – 2007-2008 Final
Budget Adoption
Trustee Davis made the motion to accept resolution 2007-28 – 2007-2008
Final Budget Adoption. Trustee Riska seconded the motion.
Roll Call: Trustee Davis-yes, Trustee Wood-yes, Trustee
Riska-yes, Trustee Payne-yes.
Item #16 on the Agenda: Resolution 2007-29 – Budget Increase
Trust Accounts for 2006-2007
Deputy Clerk, Shirley Pavlovic, reviewed the proposed changes to the
2006-2007 budget. Trustee Payne made the motion to adopt
resolution 2007-29 – Budget Increase Trust Accounts. Trustee
Davis seconded the motion. Roll Call: Trustee Payne yes,
Trustee Davis-yes, Trustee Wood-yes, Trustee Riska-yes.
Mayor Hammons stated the trustees have all been invited to attend the
public transportation roundtable discussion on trying to develop a
shuttle service in Lincoln County.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Hammons made the motion to adjourn at 7:03 PM. Trustee
Davis seconded the motion, and all were in favor.
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Sammy L.
Hammons, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Kay Strickland, Village Clerk
