0:00:00 05:58:17 PM Start Audio Recording [05:58:17 PM] 0:00:03 05:58:20 PM Stop Audio Recording 0:00:03 06:00:47 PM Start Audio Recording [06:00:47 PM] 0:00:07 06:00:52 PM Invocation – Pledge of Allegiance 0:00:55 06:01:39 PM Shawn Simpson - Boutique Air Mr. Simpson stated Boutique is flying all flights. He stated daily flights include 2 round trip to Albuquerque and 1 round trip flight to Dallas. He said the Dallas flights have gone down about 20-30 percent, the average is about 65 percent right now. He explained the Albuquerque flights have taken a bigger hit, down 40-50 percent from normal. Councilor Walterscheid stated he used the airline frequently and has been left in Carlsbad once and in Albuquerque once. Councilor Walterscheid asked if there would be anything done to resolve this issue. Mr. Simpson stated the company strives for 100 percent reliability. The company tries to help when these issues arise, financially or other arrangements. He said to contact him if the needs were not approipriatly met. Councilor Walterscheid stated the statistics don't look good. Mr. Simpson explained the company is going above the requirements and take care of people when needed, and will work on it. Mr. Simpson added every airline is struggling in this pandemic. 0:05:55 04:39:01 PM .... 0:06:42 06:04:59 PM 1. Approval of Agenda 0:06:44 06:07:28 PM Motion The motion was made by Councilor Shirley and seconded by Councilor Waters to approve the Agenda 0:06:50 06:07:34 PM Vote The vote was as follows: Yes - Anaya-Flores, Chavez, Carter, Estrada, Rodriguez, Shirley, Waters, Walterscheid,; No - None; Absent - None; the motion carried. 0:07:07 06:05:24 PM 2. Consider Approval of Resolution 2020-43, a Resolution making certain budgetary adjustments to the 2020-21 Fiscal Year Budget 0:07:20 06:05:37 PM Mrs. Salcido Mrs. Salcido explained the first adjustment is for an increase of capital $75,000.00 in the Executive Dept. for the purchase of Diamond Drive. She said the second adjustment is for revenue and operating costs in public safety by $4,500.00 for a donation from the Wal-Mart Grant Foundation for Shop with a Hero. 0:08:02 06:06:19 PM Motion The motion was made by Councilor Rodriguez and seconded by Councilor Estrada to approve Resolution 2020-43, a Resolution making certain budgetary adjustments to the 2020-21 Fiscal Year Budget 0:08:07 06:06:24 PM Vote The vote was as follows: Yes - Anaya-Flores, Chavez, Carter, Estrada, Rodriguez, Shirley, Waters, Walterscheid,; No - None; Absent - None; the motion carried. 0:08:27 06:09:12 PM 3. City of Carlsbad Financials – October 2020 0:08:32 06:06:49 PM Mrs. Salcido Mrs. Salcido reviewed the revenues and expenditures as of October 2020 for the General Fund and selected Enterprise and Special Funds contained within the City Budget. 0:09:50 06:10:34 PM 4. Routine and Regular Business A. Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting held on November 10, 2020 B. City Personnel Report C. Purchasing 1) Consider Approval to Advertise Invitation to Bid for Old Cavern Highway Waterline Project 2) Consider Approval to Award RFP 2020-18 for On-call Engineering Services to multiple firms for Engineering Services for City Projects D. Contracts and Agreements 1) Consider Approval of Agreement between the City of Carlsbad and Department of Justice for a STOP School Violence Grant Program for the Carlsbad Police Department 2) Consider Approval of Agreement between the City of Carlsbad and New Mexico State Library for FY21 State Grant-in-Aid Public Library Agreement 3) Consider Approval of Memorandum of Agreement between the City of Carlsbad and Eddy County regarding the property commonly known as Cherry Lane Park E. Monthly Reports 1) Community Development Department October 2020 2) Human Resources Department November 2020 3) Municipal Court Department November 2020 4) Municipal Services Department October 2020 5) Transportation and Facilities Department September 2020 6) Utilities Department October 2020 0:10:13 06:08:30 PM Mayor Janway Mayor Janway asked Chief Skinner to give a summary of D.1 an Agreement between the City of Carlsbad and Department of Justice for a STOP School Violence Grant Program for the Carlsbad Police Department Chief Skinner stated this is a federal grant of $346,625.00, is for educating and training on prevention of school violence. This grant is for the years September 2020 to October 2023, although there is no school at this time, it will be allow us to use the grant money. He said it is a non-matching grant and will give us the oppurtunity to address these issues. Councilor Walterscheid asked if we were awarded the grant, Chief Skinner stated we did get the grant. Councilor Walterscheid asked if it could still be used during COVID-19, Chief Skinner said yes it is good for almost three years. 0:12:25 06:10:42 PM Mayor Janway Mayor Janway asked Mr. Lowe to discuss D.3 a Memorandum of Agreement between the City of Carlsbad and Eddy County regarding the property commonly known as Cherry Lane Park Mr. Lowe explained that Eddy County asked the City to take ownership of the park with the stipulation it remains a recreational park. He added the City would be responsible for the operation of the park. He said Eddy County approved the transfer at their November 17, 2020 meeting. He said DFA will need to approve the transfer if the City Council approves the transfer. Councilor Walterscheid asked Mr. Lowe if that will become a liability for the City, as in money, resources to mow. Councilor Walterscheid asked if Eddy County should be helping, as it would saving them from maintaining the park. Mr. Lowe stated the City is well equipped to take on this job, the park is small and will benefit the residents in the area and the City. Mr. Lowe stated he doesn't feel taking on the park will be a problem. 0:14:06 06:12:23 PM Motion The motion was made by Councilor Rodriguez and seconded by Councilor Estrada to approve Routine and Regular Business 0:14:13 06:12:30 PM Vote The vote was as follows: Yes - Anaya-Flores, Chavez, Carter, Estrada, Rodriguez, Shirley, Waters, Walterscheid,; No - None; Absent - None; the motion carried. 0:14:36 06:15:20 PM 5. Consider Approval of Resolution 2020-44, a Resolution supporting efforts to repeal the State Tax on Social Security Income 0:14:47 06:13:04 PM Mayor Janway Mayor Janway asked Mr. Lowe to discuss item #5, a Resolution supporting efforts to repeal the State Tax on Social Security Income Mr. Lowe explained New Mexico is one of only thirteen states to impose tax on social security, social security is the sole source of income for 1 in 3 New Mexico seniors, it costs the seniors about $700.00 a year in taxes. He stated approval of this resolution would go to the state legislature in January 2021. Mayor Janway added Representative Brown is carrying this legislation, and said it is double taxation. 0:15:27 06:13:44 PM Motion The motion was made by Councilor Rodriguez and seconded by Councilor Waters to approve Resolution 2020-44, a Resolution supporting efforts to repeal the State Tax on Social Security Income 0:15:34 06:13:51 PM Vote The vote was as follows: Yes - Anaya-Flores, Chavez, Carter, Estrada, Rodriguez, Shirley, Waters, Walterscheid,; No - None; Absent - None; the motion carried. 0:15:53 06:14:10 PM 6. Consider Approval of Resolution 2020-45, a Resolution requiring the removal of the debris at 508 and 510 S Olive Street Owners: Jerry and Brenda Northcutt 0:16:09 06:14:26 PM Ms. Riordan Ms. Riordan explained this is a large lot with a single family residence, an out building and junk and debris that the owners are not maintaining. Code Enforcement has been dealing with this and it has been brought to Council previously. The owners are deceased, but their daughter lives at the property. Code enforcement has been in contact with the daughter/resident they don't clean up and keep bringing new items. It is recommended by Code Enforcement, the Fire Marshall and the Legal Department to comdemn this property. She added they will have 30 days to clean it up or the City will come in and clean it. She said we must publish it in the newpaper before proceeding with condemnation. Ed Bryant, a neighbor, stated its a blight. He added the residents burn items very noxious items, purposely irritate Mr. Bryant. He said they have blocked the alleyway at times, people urinate outside, a lot of drug traffic. He added he has counted ten cats coming out of the living room window. Mr. Bryant pleaded with Council to do something with this property. Councilor Anaya-Flores stated she has sat with the neighbors across the street from this address, and the burning smell was bad. Mr. Bryant stated there are not many children in this area, but senior citizens and the smoke is not good for the resporitory system. He stated it would be greatly appreciated if something would be done with this property. Mayor Janway asked Chief Skinner to speak with Mr. Bryant after the meeting and see what can be done. 0:21:09 04:39:01 PM .... 0:24:10 06:22:27 PM Motion The motion was made by Councilor Shirley and seconded by Councilor Walterscheid to approve Resolution 2020-45, a Resolution requiring the removal of the debris at 508 and 510 S Olive Street Owners: Jerry and Brenda Northcutt 0:24:25 06:22:42 PM Vote The vote was as follows: Yes - Anaya-Flores, Chavez, Carter, Estrada, Rodriguez, Shirley, Waters, Walterscheid,; No - None; Absent - None; the motion carried. 0:24:45 06:25:30 PM 7. Consider Approval of Ordinance 2020-25, an Ordinance authorizing the lease of property at the Cavern City Air Terminal to BMB Equipment Holding, LLC for placement and use of an Aviation Hanger 0:25:05 06:25:49 PM A. Public Hearing 0:25:07 06:23:24 PM Mayor Janway Mayor Janway asked Mr. Lowe to discuss #6, Approval of Ordinance 2020-25, an Ordinance authorizing the lease of property at the Cavern City Air Terminal to BMB Equipment Holding, LLC for placement and use of an Aviation Hanger Mr. Lowe explained BMB Equipment already lease space at the airport and would like to continue and expand the area and add an access road to their property. He said it would be a 30 year lease, with a monthly lease payment of $1,068.00 and would increase by 3% every three years. He said the price was determined by a qualified appraiser. He said they would like to add a hangar and access road off Airway Drive. Councilor Walterscheid asked if it worked out to $ .10/sq. ft., Mr. Lowe said yes that is what it works out to be. Councilor Walterscheid asked if that was compatible to other airports, like Lubbock, or Denver. Mr. Lowe said it is the same amount as Roswell and Hobbs, Lubbock and Denver were not looked into. 0:26:40 06:24:57 PM B. Consider Approval 0:26:41 06:24:58 PM Motion The motion was made by Councilor Rodriguez and seconded by Councilor Waters to approve Ordinance 2020-25, an Ordinance authorizing the lease of property at the Cavern City Air Terminal to BMB Equipment Holding, LLC for placement and use of an Aviation Hanger 0:26:46 06:25:03 PM Vote The vote was as follows: Yes - Anaya-Flores, Chavez, Carter, Estrada, Rodriguez, Shirley, Waters, Walterscheid,; No - None; Absent - None; the motion carried. 0:27:05 06:27:49 PM 8. Consider Approval of Ordinance 2020-26, an Ordinance rezoning part of “R-1” Residential 1 District to “R-2” Residential 2 District for an approximately 0.228 acre property located at 1708 W Center St Applicant/Owner: Noah Homes, LLC/Dave Anderson 0:27:33 06:28:18 PM A. Public Hearing 0:27:33 06:25:49 PM Mr. Patterson Mr. Patterson explained changing the zoning part of “R-1” Residential 1 District to “R-2” Residential 2 District for an approximately 0.228 acre property located at 1708 W Center St. He said this change would create a spot zone, it would also stay as a redential zone. He said the Planning and Zoning Committee recommended this zone change for approval. 0:28:40 06:26:57 PM B. Consider Approval 0:28:42 06:26:59 PM Motion The motion was made by Councilor Rodriguez and seconded by Councilor Anaya-Flores to approve Ordinance 2020-26, an Ordinance rezoning part of “R-1” Residential 1 District to “R-2” Residential 2 District for an approximately 0.228 acre property located at 1708 W Center St Applicant/Owner: Noah Homes, LLC/Dave Anderson 0:28:50 06:27:07 PM Vote The vote was as follows: Yes - Anaya-Flores, Chavez, Carter, Estrada, Rodriguez, Shirley, Waters, Walterscheid,; No - None; Absent - None; the motion carried. 0:29:08 06:29:52 PM 9. Council Committee Reports 0:29:16 06:27:33 PM Mayor Janway Mayor Janway asked if anyone in the audience would like to address the Council. No one appeared. 0:29:25 06:30:09 PM 10. Adjourn 0:29:26 06:27:43 PM Motion The motion was made by Councilor Anaya-Flores and seconded by Councilor Waters to Adjourn 0:29:32 06:27:49 PM Vote The vote was as follows: Yes - Anaya-Flores, Chavez, Carter, Estrada, Rodriguez, Shirley, Waters, Walterscheid,; No - None; Absent - None; the motion carried. 0:29:51 06:28:08 PM Adjourn 0:29:55 06:30:41 PM Stop Audio Recording