By Marty Mayfield
KRTN Multi-Media
With just enough for a quorum, Raton City Commissioners took care of a short agenda meeting on Tuesday, November 24th.
Mayor Pro-Tem Neil Segotta along with Commissioners Don Giacomo and Ron Chavez, heard from City Treasurer Michael Ann Antonucci with the good news that the GRT is once again ahead of budget by $4,312 or .03721%. The city also has a cash reserve of $698,517, which was noted to be better than in recent years, especially at this time of year. (Link to the November Financial Report)
Phyllis Taylor with Site Southwest, gave a quick overview of the redevelopment master plan explaining that it included the current and ongoing projects like the Multi-Modal Center. The report also includes maps with the affected area highlighted. The complete report is on the City’s web page at ratonnm.gov or right here. Link to Raton Master plan. (Link to the Raton Downtown Master Plan)
Commissioners then passed Resolution 2015-45 adopting the redevelopment master plan and designating a special tax district as outlined in the master plan. This is not a tax increase, but it puts the paperwork in place to move forward with special financing should it be needed for projects in the downtown area. (Link to Resolution 2015-45)
City Manager Scott Berry noted that most of the work had been completed on First Street and that the Pecos and Galesteo work has been completed. He also noted that he met with the Lt. Governor John Sanchez in Albuquerque and will have a follow-up meeting on economic development in December.
Berry also gave out kudos to the public works department, water works and contractors on their work clearing snow especially with the amount snow that fell last week.
Commissioners then adjourned and will meet again in December 8th which will be last scheduled meeting for the year.
