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 0:00:05	06:00:48 PM	Invocation - Pledge of Allegiance	
 0:00:30	06:01:13 PM	1. Approval of Agenda	
 0:00:35	06:01:18 PM	Motion	The motion was made by Councilor Carter and seconded by Councilor Estrada to approve the Agenda
 0:00:39	06:01:22 PM	Vote	The vote was as follows:  Yes -Shirley, Waters, Walterscheid, Anaya Flores, Chavez, Carter, Estrada, Rodriguez; No - None; Absent - None; the motion carried.
 0:00:57	06:01:40 PM	2. Consider Approval of Resolution No 2020-08, a Resolution making certain budgetary adjustments to the 2019-20 Fiscal Year Budget	Mrs. Salcido reviewed the revenue and expenditures making certain Budgetary Adjustments to the 2019-2020 Fiscal Year Budget highlighting the General Fund, the Municipal Transit Fund, the Sports Complex Fund, the Water & Sewer Fund, the Airport Improvement Fund, and the Lodgers' Tax Promotional Fund. 
 0:04:01	06:04:44 PM	Motion	The motion was made by Councilor Rodriguez and seconded by Councilor Anaya Flores to approve Resolution No. 2020-08, a Resolution making certain budgetary adjustments to the 2019-20 Fiscal Year Budget
 0:04:12	06:04:55 PM	Vote	The vote was as follows:  Yes -Shirley, Waters, Walterscheid, Anaya Flores, Chavez, Carter, Estrada, Rodriguez; No - None; Absent - None; the motion carried.
 0:04:37	06:05:21 PM	3. City of Carlsbad Financials – January 2020	Mrs. Salcido reviewed the revenues and expenditures as of January 2020 for the General Fund and selected Enterprise and Special Funds contained within the City Budget.
 0:06:38	06:07:23 PM	4. Routine and Regular Business	A. Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting held on February 25, 2020 B. City Personnel Report C. Purchasing 1) Consider Approval to Advertise Invitation to Bid for Cavern Theater Rehabilitation - Phase 3 2) Consider Approval to Advertise Invitation to Bid for renovation of San Jose Senior Center at Pate School – Phase 1 D. Contracts and Agreements 1) Consider Approval of Agreement between the City of Carlsbad and New Mexico State University Carlsbad for the use of the Walter Gerrells Performing Arts Center E. Monthly Reports 1) Human Resources Department February 2020 2) Municipal Court Department February 2020 F. Board Appointments 1) City of Carlsbad Disability Advisory Board Appoint: Diane Jordan four year term 2) Southeast Regional Transportation Planning Organization (SERTPO) Appoint: Ivan Mike Abell                      G. Set Date: April 14, 2020 1) Consider Approval of Ordinance granting the New Mexico Gas Company, Inc a franchise to construct, operate and maintain a natural gas utility within the City of Carlsbad H. Consider Approval of Resolution No 2020-09, a Resolution regarding the renaming of 106 North Mesquite formerly known as the Reintegration Center to the Jeff and Evy Diamond Building
 0:07:30	06:08:13 PM	Councilor Walterscheid asked to discuss Item C.1 Consider Approval to Advertise Invitation to Bid for Cavern Theater Rehabilitation - Phase 3	Mr. Lowe explained this is a request to Advertise Invitation to Bid for Cavern Theater Rehabilitation for Phase 3.  He explained that Phase 3 consists of internal HVAC work, upgrades to the existing restrooms, the additional of a new ADA compliant restroom, the repair and re-line of existing sewer lines, installing a fire supression system, and work to exterior doors.    Councilor Walterschied asked how many more phases there will be.  Mr. Lowe said it will depend on the level of funding that is appropriated towards the Theater.  Councilor Walterschied said the question he needs is when will the Theater be finished.  Mr. Lowe said it will depend of the level of funding that is put towards the Theater each year.  He explained if a large amount of funding is appropriated to the Theatre it will be completed more quickly.  He said the amount of funding determines how many Phases it will take to complete.  Mayor Janway also added the Phases will also be determined by how much the City wants to do to the Theatre.    Councilor Shirley asked how much has been spent to date on the Theatre.  Mr. Lowe said he would get him that information.
 0:10:05	06:10:48 PM	Mayor Janway said he would like to discuss Item H. Consider Approval of Resolution No. 2020-09, a Resolution regardin the renaming of 106 North Mesquite formerly known as the Reintegration Center to the Jeff and Evy Diamond Building	Mayor Janway voiced his support to rename the Reintergration Center to the Jeff and Evy Diamond Building.  Mayor Janway added that Jeff has been working tirelessy on Mental Health and Treatment Services in Carlsbad and the State, specifically in pushing for a treatment center for women with children.  He went on to say that Jeff previously served on the Carlsbad Municipal School Board and as a City Councilor and many more committees on the Local, State and National level.  Mayor Janway said he has founded organizations focused on fighting Cancer in memory of his and Evy Diamonds son, Shannon and has worked hard on National Anti-Defamation effors.   Mayor Janway said Evy Diamond served as a Educator in the community for many years.  He explained she was a member of the State Arts Commission and President of numerous local charitable and cultural organizations.  Mayor Janway said the city was saddened by her passing in 2016 and are happy to honor her memory.  Mayor Janway added the naming of the buidling is small way to repay Jeff and Evy for their many years of service to our community.    The Councilors all shared their thanks and gratitude to the Diamonds and added they are honored to rename the building. 
 0:17:46	06:18:29 PM	Motion	The motion was made by Councilor Shirley and seconded by Councilor Anaya Flores to approve Routine and Regular Business
 0:17:50	06:18:33 PM	Vote	The vote was as follows:  Yes -Shirley, Waters, Walterscheid, Anaya Flores, Chavez, Carter, Estrada, Rodriguez; No - None; Absent - None; the motion carried.
 0:18:13	06:18:56 PM	5. Legislative Update from Jerry Fanning, Eddy County Government & Public Affairs Director	Mr. Fanning said the Session went great and with the help of Wendy Austin and John Heaton the Lodgers' Tax was passed.  He said there were some challenges but the Bill was supported and passed and will become effective in July 2020.  He gave updates on other bills and said he is working on putting together a regional strategy and preparing for next year.    Councilor Rodriguez asked if the anti fracking rhetoric could be prevented from coming back up.  Mr. Fanning said he saw a new demeanor of the appreciation of what is happening here in southeast New Mexico and as a result the Fracking Bill never made it out of committee.  He said he doesn't believe it can be prevented but he will continue to educate and sending the message forward.    Councilor Walterschied asked if there are any thoughts of dividing New Mexico into north and south.  Mr. Fanning said he does not believe it is a realistic concept.  Councilor Shirley asked what happened with the SERPTO funding.  Mr. Fanning said he does not know at this time.  Mr. Lowe said SERPTO funding was originally eliminated but it has been reinstated.  
 0:30:57	06:31:40 PM	6. Consider Approval of Temporary Use Application to allow vendors to place RV’s at the Pecos River Village during a gun show scheduled for March 27-29, 2020 Applicant: Steve Porter	Mr. Patterson explained this request is asking for permission to allow for vendors to place RV's at the Pecos River Village Conference Center during a scheduled gun show for March 27-29, 2020.  He explained this is the same applicant who requested and was granted permission in January.  He explained the conditions and said approval will grant the applicant to park up to 5 RV's in the parking lot.
 0:32:44	06:33:27 PM	Motion	The motion was made by Councilor Rodriguez and seconded by Councilor Waters to approve Temporary Use Application to allow vendors to place RV's at the Pecos River Village during a gun show scheduled for March 27-29, 2020;  Applicant:  Steve Porter
 0:32:49	06:33:32 PM	Vote	The vote was as follows:  Yes -Shirley, Waters, Walterscheid, Anaya Flores, Chavez, Carter, Estrada, Rodriguez; No - None; Absent - None; the motion carried.
 0:33:07	06:33:50 PM	7. Consider Approval of newly updated Drug and Alcohol Testing Policy recommended by the Federal Transit Administration for the Carlsbad Municipal Transit	Mr. Moore explained that on an annual basis Transit applies for two federal grants, 5311 and 5339.  He said applying for these grants requires that Transit adhere to Federal Transit Administration Regulations and Rules regarding Drug and Alcohol testing policies.  He explained this request is more of a format change and he is recomending approval of the updates to Transit's Drug and Alcohol policy.    Councilor Chavez asked if Transit goes by the federal guidelines for testing.  Mr. Moore said yes, Transit adheres to both city and federal policy.  
 0:35:03	06:35:46 PM	Motion	The motion was made by Councilor Carter and seconded by Councilor Rodriguez to approve the newly updated Drug and Alcohol Testing Policy recommended by the Federal Transit Administration for the Carlsbad Municipal Transit
 0:35:10	06:35:53 PM	Vote	The vote was as follows:  Yes -Shirley, Waters, Walterscheid, Anaya Flores, Chavez, Carter, Estrada, Rodriguez; No - None; Absent - None; the motion carried.
 0:35:27	06:36:10 PM	8. Consider Approval of Resolution No 2020-10, a Resolution authorizing the filing of an application to the New Mexico Department of Transportation for funding assistance for FY 2020/2021 for the Carlsbad Municipal Transit	Mr. Moore explained this Resolution is requesting approval of the application of FY 2020 U.S.C.Section 5339.  He explained this program provides public transportation needs for the citizens of Carlsbad.  He explained Carlsbad Municipal Transit has an aging fleet of buses and he is trying to get some replacement buses.   Councilor Rodriguez asked if there is any indication on how many vans we will be allowed.  Mr. Moore said he is applying for funding to replace 7 units that have reached FTA's useful life standards and are considered in need of replacement.  
 0:37:14	06:37:57 PM	Motion	The motion was made by Councilor Rodriguez and seconded by Councilor Estrada to approve Resolution No. 2020-10, a Resolution authorizing the filing of an application to the New Mexico Department of Transportation for funding assistance for FY 2020/2021 for the Carlsbad Municipal Transit
 0:37:21	06:38:04 PM	Vote	The vote was as follows:  Yes -Shirley, Waters, Walterscheid, Anaya Flores, Chavez, Carter, Estrada, Rodriguez; No - None; Absent - None; the motion carried.
 0:37:47	06:38:30 PM	9. Consider Approval of Resolution No 2020-11, a Resolution authorizing filing of an Application to the New Mexico Tourism Department for the FY21 New Mexico Clean and Beautiful Grant	Ms. Mary Garwood explained this is an annual request to apply for the New Mexico Clean & Beautiful (NMCB) Grant FY21.  She explained the money received from this grant will go towards funding for the following programs/events:  Riverblitz, cleanup supplies, subcontracted group litter pickups, Keep America Beautiful annual affiliate dues, and Travel and registration costs for attending the 2021 annual Keep America Beautiful conference.  She said the cost for the Program is estimated to be $32,062.50.  
 0:42:32	06:43:15 PM	Motion	The motion was made by Councilor Waters and seconded by Councilor Rodriguez to approve Resolution No. 2020-11, a Resolution authorizing filing of an Application to the New Mexico Tourism Department for the FY21 New Mexico Clean and Beautiful Grant
 0:42:37	06:43:20 PM	Vote	The vote was as follows:  Yes -Shirley, Waters, Walterscheid, Anaya Flores, Chavez, Carter, Estrada, Rodriguez; No - None; Absent - None; the motion carried.
 0:42:54	06:43:37 PM	10. Consider Approval of Ordinance No 2020-05, an Ordinance rezoning part of “R-R” Rural Residential District to “I” Industrial District for an approximately 79.251 acre property, located at Danny Stafford Land Division #1 Applicant: Hughes Properties LLC/Trey Hughes	
 0:43:24	06:44:07 PM	A. Public Hearing	Mr. Patterson explained this is a request for a zone change from "R-R" Rural Residential District to "I" Industrial District for approximately 79.251 acres located along Derrick Road. He explained the applicant is planning to subdivide the property into a Industrial Subdivision to locate oil field related business.  He said this zone change will not create a spot zone and the Planning and Zoning Commission recommend approval.
 0:44:40	06:45:23 PM	Mayor Janway asked if anyone would like to speak regarding the Ordinance.   No one appeared and the Mayor declared the public hearing closed and reconvened the Council into regular session 	
 0:45:00	06:45:44 PM	B. Consider Approval of Ordinance 2020-05	
 0:45:06	06:45:49 PM	Motion	The motion was made by Councilor Rodriguez and seconded by Councilor Carter to approve Ordinance No. 2020-05, an Ordinance rezoning part of "R-R" Rural Residential District to "I" Industrial District for an approximately 79.251 acre property, located at Danny Stafford Land Disvision #1 Applicant:  Huges Properties LLC/Trey Hughes
 0:45:20	06:46:03 PM	Vote	The vote was as follows:  Yes -Shirley, Waters, Walterscheid, Anaya Flores, Chavez, Carter, Estrada, Rodriguez; No - None; Absent - None; the motion carried.
 0:45:37	06:46:22 PM	11. Council Committee Reports	Councilor Rodriguez said he attended a Census meeting in Hobbs last week with the PSP group and added there will be a Census meeting in Carlsbad tomorrow at noon.
 0:46:58	06:47:41 PM	Mayor Janway asked if anyone in the audience would like to address the Council. No one appeared.	
 0:47:03	06:47:46 PM	12. Adjourn	
 0:47:10	06:47:53 PM	Motion	The motion was made by Councilor Anaya Flores and seconded by Councilor Waters to Adjourn
 0:47:17	06:48:00 PM	Vote	The vote was as follows:  Yes -Shirley, Waters, Walterscheid, Anaya Flores, Chavez, Carter, Estrada, Rodriguez; No - None; Absent - None; the motion carried.
 0:47:38	06:48:23 PM	Stop Audio Recording