Due to COVID-19 and the Governor’s Order limiting mass gatherings, attendance at
the meeting will be limited to 5 people. Citizens can watch a live stream of the meeting
on the KRTN Facebook page @KRTNEnchantedAirRadio or tune in to KRTN AM 1490. Citizens wishing to make comments at the meeting will be allowed to come in the Commission Chambers one person at a time only and all persons in attendance must maintain a 6 ft social distance. These measures are being taken to comply with the Governor’s orders and to ensure public safety.
AGENDA
CITY OF RATON REGULAR COMMISSION MEETING
RATON CITY HALL, 224 SAVAGE AVE
TUESDAY, APRIL 14, 2020 AT 6PM
A regular meeting of the City Commission of the City of Raton will be held on April 14, 2020 at 6 p.m. The Meeting will be called to order by Mayor Segotta. Pursuant to City of Raton Open Meetings Resolution 2020-01 Commissioners may participate via conference call. The following subjects will be considered by the City Commission and may be considered in any order that is most convenient for the City Commission.
I. Meeting Called to Order – Mayor Segotta
II. Roll Call of the Members of the City Commission and determination of quorum.
III. Recognition of Visitors, Citizen of the Month and/or Presentation of Proclamation, Service Award, Congratulations, Condolences, Holiday Schedules and City/Municipal events – Mayor.
• Next Regular Commission Meeting Tuesday, April 28, 2020 at 6pm
• Proclamation: National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week – April 12-18, 2020
IV. Comments from the General Public
V. Action items/Public Hearings/Ordinances/Resolutions/City Manager’s Report-The City Commission may discuss and/or take actions on the following agenda items:
A. Approval of March 24, 2020 Regular Commission Meeting Minutes
B. Deliberate and Act on Resolution 2020-20: Declaring a Health Emergency for the City
of Raton
C. Deliberate and Act on City of Raton Emergency Micro Loan Program Guidelines and Application
D. Deliberate and Act on Resolution 2020-21: Recognizing 911 Telecommunicators of the Raton Police Department as First Responders and the Critical Infrastructure of the Public Safety Framework.
E. Deliberate and Act on Addendum to Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Raton and the Center for Community Innovation to allow Sublease of Visitor Center Office Space
F. Deliberate and Act on Resolution 2020-22: FY2020 U.S. Department of Transportation – Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development (BUILD) Transportation Discretionary Grant Program for Funding for Railroad Infrastructure Investment Project Application
G. Deliberate and Act on Resolution 2020-23: Budget Adjustment #11 FY20
H. Discussion on City of Raton FY2021 Interim Budget
I. City Manager’s Report
VI. Adjournment
I, the undersigned authority do hereby certify that the above notice of meeting of the governing body of the City of Raton, New Mexico is a true and correct copy of the said notice and that a said copy of this notice was then posted on the front window of the City Hall of said City in Raton, New Mexico in a place convenient and readily accessible to the general public at all times, and said notice was posted on Thursday. April 9 2020 by 5 p.m. and remained so posted continuously at least 72 hours preceding the scheduled time of said meeting. Said notice was posted outside at City Hall. Also, KRTN Radio Station and the City of Raton Website will have the agenda posted prior to respective time limits designated for regular and special meetings. Please contact the City Clerk at 445-9551 or mantonucci@cityofraton.com if you have any questions or concerns.
/s/ Michael Anne Antonucci, City Clerk
Guidelines are in place for the health and welfare of our communities. Life is our most precious commodity. These guidelines – wear a mask, stay a distance, do not gather, wash your hands – are to protect life. Upon leaving the sanctuary of home to accomplish necessary chores, one observes that these guidelines are not being taken seriously. This invisible foe could rob any one of us of our most precious commodity. We hear community members say, “It is all up to God.” Why do humans blame God for their own unconsciousness and disrespect for this gift of life that has been bestowed upon us?
As the virus continues to take lives this story has come to mind. *****
One day, as torrential rains came down and river waters began to rise evacuation warnings were broadcast by TV and radio. “Get out! Leave now! Go to higher ground. Lives are in danger!”
One man called Dude said, “No problem. God will save me.” And he stayed in his house.
The police patrol and fire rescue drove the flooding roads. “Mandatory evacuation, you must get out now! We will get you to safety!”
The man called Dude said, “No problem. God will save me.” And he stayed in his house.
He was now on the upper floor and climbing to the attic when a boat came by. The rescuer cried, “Get in, get in! The flood waters are cresting!”
The man yelled back, “No problem. God will save me.” And he stayed in his house.
The flood waters began to lift his house from its foundation. The man was on the roof. A helicopter hovered over. “Climb the rope! I’ve come to save you!”
Dude yelled back, “No problem. God will save me.” And he stayed in his house.
The flood waters smashed the house into the bridges and debris of trees. The man sank and drowned.
He rose and stood before the Pearly Gates. “What do you want?” asked Peter.
“I want in. I want to speak to your boss. I believed in Him. He let me down,” replied Dude.
So, the Big Guy ( you know, God Himself) arrives. “What’s your problem?” He asks.
“I trusted in You. I had faith in You. Why didn’t You save me?” said Dude.
“Yo, Dude, it’s wake up time. First I sent out the warning by radio and TV. You did not listen. Then I sent the police and fire rescue. You did not listen. Then I came Myself in the boat. You would not listen. I, Myself, hovered the helicopter over your roof as the flood waters lifted your house. You would not listen. Who do you think I Am? I did all I could and you would not listen.”
Friends, neighbors, community, please listen. God did not create this virus. This virus is human caused and human spread. You are being warned to take precautions. Please, wear a mask. Except for essentials please stay at home. Keep a distance. Wash your hands. Be responsible. Do your part. Stop the spread.