The Village of Capitan Board of Trustees met in regular session on
Tuesday, March 13, 2007 at the city hall in Capitan, NM at 6:30 PM.
Mayor Hammons recognized Atty. Angie Schneider-Cook who was filling in
for Atty. Zack Cook.
Mayor Hammons opened the public hearing at 6:30 PM regarding Ordinance
2007___Lodgers’ Tax that would revise Section 3-3-0(D): Collection of
the Tax – Reporting expanding on the due date of the 25th, and Section
3-3-11: Failure to Make Returns; Computation; Penalty; Notice adding
Item A regarding the penalty for the filing of a late return.
There were not any comments from the audience.
Mayor Hammons asked for a moment of silence and then led the assembly
in the pledge of allegiance.
Mayor Hammons called the meeting to order at 6:32 PM.
Mayor Hammons asked Village Clerk, Kay Strickland, for a roll call of
the trustees. Mayor Hammons-here, Trustee Payne-here, Trustee
Riska-here, Trustee Wood-here.
Village Clerk, Kay Strickland, Deputy Clerk, Shirley Pavlovic, and
Atty. Schneider-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: Public Input
1. Angelina Provine inquired why Gary Cozzens
was concerned about working
with the Depot.
Item #3 on the Agenda: Resignation of Trustee Bill Martin
Trustee Payne made the motion to accept Bill Martin’s resignation as
trustee. Trustee Wood seconded the motion. Roll Call:
Trustee Payne-yes, Trustee Wood-yes, Trustee Riska-yes.
Item #4 on the Agenda: Appointment of J. R. Davis as Trustee
Trustee Riska moved to accept the appointment of J. R. Davis as Trustee
to replace Bill Martin. Trustee Wood seconded the motion.
Roll Call: Trustee Riska-yes, Trustee Wood-yes, Trustee Payne-yes.
Item #5 on the Agenda: Oath of Office – J. R. Davis as Trustee
Judge Roehrig swore J. R. Davis in as trustee of the Village of Capitan.
Item #6 on the Agenda: Consent Agenda
Approval of
the Minutes – Regular Meeting – February 13, 2007
Approval of
the Accounts Payable
Trustee Davis made the motion to approve the consent agenda.
Trustee Riska seconded the motion. Roll Call: Trustee
Davis-yes, Trustee Wood-yes, Trustee Riska-yes, Trustee Payne-yes.
Item #7 on the Agenda: Ordinance 2007-02 An Ordinance that will
Revise Lodgers’ Tax
Trustee Riska moved to accept Ordinance 2007 An Ordinance that will
revise the Lodgers’ Tax. Trustee Payne seconded the motion.
Roll Call: Trustee Riska-yes, Trustee Payne-yes, Trustee
Davis-yes, Trustee Wood-yes.
Item #8 on the Agenda: Gary Cozzens – Update on Depot Building
Gary Cozzens gave an update on the Depot Building. He has been
working with the Main Street of NM to help develop a cost plan.
Item #9 on the Agenda: Preston Stone and Jim Miller – Rose Clinic
Preston Stone, Jim Miller, and Jim Gibson, administrator of Lincoln
County Medical Center, addressed the Trustees about the Rose Clinic in
Capitan. Mr. Stone stated Rose Clinic has developed an advisory
committee. He stated the Rose Clinic is not on the county mill
levy. If the clinic was on the mill levy, it would be eligible
for more funding and medical benefits from the county, state, and
federal levels. Mr. Stone stated he is seeking the support of the
trustees.
Item #10 on the Agenda: Greg Russell – A Taste of Capitan
Mr. Russell addressed the trustees concerning the event he is
promoting, “A Taste of Capitan”. The event is planned for June
9th.
Item #11 on the Agenda: Resolution 2007-17 – Investment Policy
Trustee Riska moved to accept resolution 2007-17 which is the
Investment Policy with the state of NM. Trustee Payne seconded
the motion. Roll Call: Trustee Riska-yes, Trustee
Payne-yes, Trustee Davis-yes, Trustee Wood-yes.
Item #12 on the Agenda: Resolution 2007-18 – Change Name of East
Deer Trail
Trustee Payne made the motion to accept Resolution 2007-18.
Trustee Davis seconded the motion. Roll Call: Trustee
Payne-yes, Trustee Davis-yes, Trustee Wood-yes, Trustee Riska-yes.
Item #13 on the Agenda: Approval of Re-Plat of Patricia Seymore
Property
Mayor Hammons stated the re-plat has been approved by the planning
commission.
Trustee Davis made the motion to accept the re-plat. Trustee
Payne seconded the motion. Roll Call: Trustee Davis-yes,
Trustee Payne-yes, Trustee Riska-yes, Trustee Wood-yes.
Item #14 on the Agenda: Approval of Water Tap – Eddie and Audrey
Davis
Mayor Hammons stated they meet the criteria and the water and planning
board has approved their application for an extra-territorial
tap. Trustee Riska moved to approve a water tap for Eddie and
Audrey Davis. Trustee Payne seconded the motion. Roll
Call: Trustee Riska-yes, Trustee Payne-yes, Trustee Davis-yes,
Trustee Wood-yes.
Item #15 on the Agenda: Approval of Water Tap – Clark Taylor
Mayor Hammons stated this has been approved by the water board as an
extra-territorial tap. Trustee Payne made the motion to approve
the water tap for Clark Taylor. Trustee Riska seconded the
motion. Roll Call: Trustee Payne-yes, Trustee Riska-yes,
Trustee Wood-yes, Trustee Davis-yes.
Item #16 on the Agenda: Approval to Advertise for a Smokey Bear
Museum Employee
Trustee Riska moved that we advertise for a Smokey Bear Museum employee
who will be a part time employee. Trustee Davis seconded the
motion. Roll Call: Trustee Riska-yes, Trustee Davis-yes,
Trustee Payne-yes, Trustee Wood-yes.
Item #17 on the Agenda: Approval of Job Description for
Water/Wastewater Technician
The Trustees reviewed the job description. Trustee Payne made the
motion to approve the job description for a water/wastewater
technician. Trustee Davis seconded the motion. Roll
Call: Trustee Payne-yes, Trustee Davis-yes, Trustee Wood-yes,
Trustee Riska-yes.
Item #18 on the Agenda: Approval of Salary Range for
Water/Wastewater Technician
Mayor Hammons stated the recommended salary range for a
water/wastewater technician is between $11.00 and $15.00 per
hour. Trustee Payne made the motion to approve the salary
range. Trustee Riska seconded the motion. Roll Call:
Trustee Payne-yes, Trustee Riska-yes, Trustee Wood-yes, Trustee
Davis-yes.
Item #19 on the Agenda: Discussion of Scheduling Budget Workshops
The Mayor and Trustees discussed possible dates to hold the upcoming
budget workshops.
Adjournment
Trustee Payne made the motion to adjourn at 7:18 PM. Trustee
Davis seconded the motion, and all were in favor.
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Mayor
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Kay Strickland, Village Clerk
