NOT APPROVED
MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
JUNE 13, 2006
The Village of Capitan Board of Trustees held their regular monthly
meeting on Tuesday, June 13, 2006, at city hall at 6:30 PM.
Mayor Hammons asked for a moment of silence and led the assembly in the
pledge of allegiance.
Mayor Hammons opened the public hearing at 6:30 PM.
A public hearing was held to discuss the following:
1. Ordinance 2006-04 that will revise Section
9-3-13, the sewer dumping fees that
apply to the dumping of liquid waste into the village sewer system from
residential septic tanks within the Village of Capitan.
2. Approval of new Restaurant Beer and Wine
only Liquor License for Horsemen’s Grill located at 321 W. Smokey Bear
Blvd, Capitan, New Mexico 88316.
There were not any comments or discussion from the public on either
item.
Mayor Hammons called the regular meeting to order and asked Kay
Strickland for a roll call of the trustees. Mayor Hammons-here,
Trustee Riska-here, Trustee Wood-here, Trustee Martin-here, Trustee
Payne-here. Village Clerk, Kay Strickland, Deputy Clerk, Shirley
Pavlovic, and Atty. Zach 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
Riska seconded the motion, and all were in favor.
Item #2 on the Agenda: Consent Agenda
Approval of Minutes – Regular Meeting – May 9, 2006
Approval of Minutes – Special Meeting – May 22, 2006
Accounts Payable
Trustee Payne made the motion to approve the consent agenda.
Trustee Riska seconded the motion. Roll Call: Trustee
Payne-yes, Trustee Martin-yes, Trustee Wood-yes, Trustee Riska-yes.
Item #3 on the Agenda: Ordinance 2006-04 – An Ordinance
Authorizing Sewer Dumping Fees Trustee Riska made the motion to accept
the Ordinance 2006-04 authorizing Sewer Dumping Fees. Trustee
Wood seconded the motion. Roll Call: Trustee Riska-yes,
Trustee Wood-yes, Trustee Martin-yes, Trustee Payne-yes.
Item #4 on the Agenda: Restaurant Beer and Wine only Liquor
License for Horsemen’s Grill
Trustee Payne made the motion to accept the liquor license for
Horsemen’s Grill. Trustee Riska seconded the motion. Roll
Call: Trustee Payne-yes, Trustee Martin-yes, Trustee Wood-yes,
Trustee Riska-yes.
Item #5 on the Agenda: Capitan Library Lease Agreement
Trustee Riska made the motion to turn the 1200 square feet over to the
library. Trustee Wood seconded the motion. Roll Call:
Trustee Riska-yes, Trustee Wood-yes, Trustee Martin-yes, Trustee
Payne-yes. Atty. Cook said the drawing turned in of the building
was attached to the lease.
Item #6 on the Agenda: Resignation of Police Office, William Shaw
Mayor Hammons stated “Scott”, as we all knew him by, had a very good
offer from the Homeland Securities with the Customs Immigrations; an
offer he could not refuse. Trustee Payne made the motion to
accept his resignation. Trustee Wood seconded the motion and all
were in favor.
Item #7 on the Agenda: Hiring of a new Police Office
Mayor Hammons stated the attorney is drawing up a contract stating a
new officer will have to stay with the Village for three years.
If not, the officer would reimburse the Village for the cost of their
training. Chief Bird stated if he hires an uncertified officer,
they have a year to certify. Trustee Payne made the motion to
advertise for a new police officer. Trustee Wood seconded the
motion. Roll Call: Trustee Payne-yes, Trustee Martin-yes,
Trustee Wood-yes, Trustee Riska-yes.
Item #8 on the Agenda: Hiring of a Water Supervisor
Mayor Hammons stated there was only one application received, which was
David Cox, and would need to consider his pay rate. Trustee
Martin stated there was some question of the previous superintendent’s
desire to act as a “supervisor” in that capacity; in fact, he took
great pains to say that he did not want to serve as a
“supervisor”. Trustee Martin questioned if we have changed the
job requirements so this person will be acting as a “supervisor” and be
subject to those requirements. A discussion followed regarding
the title of the position and job descriptions. Trustee Martin
suggested making him a “water foreman”. Trustee Martin made
a motion to table the issue of hiring the water supervisor until we get
the issue clarified as to whether or not it will be exempt or
salaried. Trustee Wood seconded the motion. Roll
Call: Trustee Martin-yes, Trustee Payne-yes, Trustee Riska-yes,
Trustee Wood-yes.
Item #9 on the Agenda: Mary Brothers – Capitan Chamber of Commerce
Mary Brothers stated she is hearing a lot of rumors that the Chamber
does nothing for the Village. She clarified some important items
the Chamber does such as brochures. The Chamber replies to emails and
letter and phone requests for information on the area and events
occurring in Capitan and Lincoln County. She said during Smokey
Bear Days and with the 4th of July coming up, they are receiving from
15 to 40 calls a day for information. The Chamber also provides a
senior scholarship, helps with Smokey Bear Days, put the 4th of July
parade together for the Village, and advertising. She also
mentioned they mail out three to ten information packets a week.
Ms. Brothers also stated she had been approached by some long-time
residents who are concerned about some of the older homes that may even
be “historical” homes that are being torn down or replaced. She
wanted to make sure the Village was aware of this and see if the
Village, the Chamber, or the new Planning Board could work together to
prevent this from happening and protect some of these homes.
Mayor Hammons stated he would advise the Planning Board.
Item #10 on the Agenda: Jim Stover – Emergency Medical Services
Jim Stover briefed the Trustees about the services that are available
in Capitan and Lincoln County. He stated they have some new staff
going for the ambulance here in Capitan. He also stated they now
have two ambulances stationed in Capitan which helps during special
events and to cover the large area around Capitan. Mr. Stover
stated they are always looking for more EMTs. He stated with the
new contract with the hospital, Capitan will continue to have ambulance
service at not cost to the Village for the next 20 years.
Item #11 on the Agenda: Resolution 2006-20 – Designation of
Village of Capitan as Coordinating Agency for Sponsoring & Hosting
the Annual Smokey Bear Days Celebration
Trustee Martin made the motion to adopt Resolution 2006-20 designating
the Village of Capitan as the coordinating agency for sponsoring and
hosting the annual Smokey Bear Days celebration. Trustee Riska
seconded the motion. Roll Call: Trustee Martin-yes, Trustee
Payne-yes, Trustee Riska-yes, Trustee Wood-yes.
Item #12 on the Agenda: Resolution 2006-21 – Appreciation of a
“Job Well Done”
Trustee Martin made the motion “with gusto” to pass resolution
2006-21-Appreciation of a “Job Well Done” to all the agencies and
organizations involved. Trustee Payne seconded the motion.
Roll Call: Trustee Martin-yes, Trustee Payne-yes, Trustee
Riska-yes, Trustee Wood-yes.
Item #13 on the Agenda: 2006 – 2007 Budget
Mayor Hammons stated this was for information only. Deputy Clerk,
Shirley Pavlovic, stated she has submitted the budget to DFA and this
was a copy of the final figures.
ADJOURNMENT
Trustee Payne made the motion to adjourn at 7:06 PM. Trustee
Martin 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
