PUBLIC NOTICE
The Governing Body of the City of Raton will hold a Regular Meeting in the
City Hall Commission Chambers
224 Savage Avenue
Raton, New Mexico 87740
TUESDAY, May 25, 2021 AT 6 PM
AGENDA
Mayor James Neil Segotta, Jr.
Mayor Pro-tem Linde’ Schuster
Commissioner Lori Chatterley
Commissioner Ron Chavez
Commissioner Donald Giacomo
A regular meeting of the City Commission of the City of Raton will be held on May 25, 2021 at 6 p.m. Pursuant to City of Raton Open Meetings Resolution 2021-01 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. Call Meeting to Order – Mayor Segotta
II. Roll Call of the Members of the City Commission and determination of quorum.
III. Pledge of Allegiance to the U. S. Flag.
IV. Recognition of Visitors, Citizen of the Month and/or Presentation of Proclamation, Service Award, Congratulations, Condolences, Holiday Schedules and City/Municipal events.
• All City Offices will be Closed May 31, 2021 in Observance of Memorial Day
• Next Regular Commission Meeting Tuesday, June 8, 2021 at 6:00 p.m.
V. Committee Reports from Commissioners
VI. Items from Citizens Present
VII. 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. DELIBERATE AND ACT on Approval of Minutes for Regular Meeting held on May 11, 2021
B. DELIBERATE AND ACT on Appointment of Raton Public Service Trustee
C. DELIBERATE AND ACT on Subcontractor Agreement Between the City of Raton and the Northeastern NM Education Foundation (NENMEF) dba the Center for Community Innovation to Provide Economic Development and Business Support Services
D. DELIBERATE AND ACT on Lodgers’ Tax Non-Promo Funding Requests
▪ The Center for Community Innovation
▪ Raton Arts & Humanities
▪ Raton Museum
E. DELIBERATE AND ACT on Lodgers’ Tax Advisory Board Funding Recommendations:
▪ Run To Raton Motorcycle Rally, July 22-25
▪ KRTN Radio Advertising FY22
▪ 6th Annual Gate City Music Festival, Labor Day Weekend
▪ Raton MainStreet Advertising on Raton-opoly Money
▪ The Center for Community Innovation Social Media Advertising
F. DELIBERATE AND ACT on Event Form for Raton MainStreet 4th of July on 1st Street
G. DELIBERATE AND ACT on Resolution 2021-35: Approval of Loans to RPS from the City and from RPS Capital Improvement & Replacement Fund for Twin Eagle Resource Management LLC Settlement Agreement; Terms for Repayment of Such Loans
H. DELIBERATE AND ACT on Bid Award for Asphalt Milling Crushing Contract
I. DELIBERATE AND ACT on Resolution 2021-36: Request to Raton Public Schools, PED and PSFA for Donation of Kearney School Building to the City of Raton for Economic Development Purposes
J. DELIBERATE AND ACT on Resolution 2021-37: Adoption of Required Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Annual Certifications and Commitments
K. DELIBERATE AND ACT on Resolution 2021-38: FY2022 Interim Budget Approval for City of Raton, Raton Water Works and Raton Public Service.
L. DELIBERATE AND ACT on Resolution 2021-39: Approval of FY21 April Financial Report
M. DELIBERATE AND ACT on Resolution 2021-40: Authorizing and Approving Submission of a Completed Application for Financial Assistance and Project Approval to the New Mexico Finance Authority for Refunding Wastewater Treatment Plant Loan
N. DISCUSSION on Sunset Date of Temporary Suspension of Convenience Fees on Credit Card Utility Payments and Extension of Disconnects
O. CITY MANAGER REPORT
VIII. 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 in cabinet outside 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 Friday. May 21, 2021 by 5 p.m. and remained so posted continuously at least 72 hours preceding the scheduled time of said meeting. 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
Citizens are welcome to attend the meeting. We kindly ask that everyone in attendance please comply with current CDC and State of NM COVID requirements to minimize risk and ensure public safety. A live stream video of the meeting will be on the KRTN Facebook page @KRTNEnchantedAirRadio and a live broadcast on KRTN AM 1490.
