A regular meeting of the City Commission of the City of Raton will be held on April 25, 2023 at 6 p.m. Pursuant to City of Raton Open Meetings Resolution 2023-01 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 by Mayor Neil 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.
• Next Regular Commission Meeting Tuesday, May 9, 2023 at 6:00 p.m.
• Proclamation: Raton High School Cheer Team Day, April 25, 2023
• Proclamation: Motorcycle Awareness Month, May 2023
• Proclamation: Lemonade Day, July 1, 2023
• Proclamation: Drinking Water Week, May 7-13, 2023
• Proclamation: Municipal Clerks Week, April 30 – May 6, 2023
• Proclamation: Behavioral Health/Mental Health Awareness Month May 2023
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 April 11, 2023 Regular Meeting Minutes and April 15, 2023 Special Meeting Minutes
B. DELIBERATE AND ACT on Event Forms
• International Santa Fe Trail Balloon Rally, July 1-3, 2023
• Raton MainStreet 4th of July Parade & Fun on 1st Street
• Sun Valley Rides Carnival, June 16-25, 2023
• Independent Riders, Run For The Wall, May 20, 2023
• Run to Raton, July 20-22, 2023
C. DELIBERATE AND ACT on J&M Displays 2023 Firework Show Proposal
D. DELIBERATE AND ACT on Public Celebration Permits
• Left Turn Inc. for the Run to Raton scheduled for July 20-22, 2023
• Blü Dragonfly Brewing LLC Shuler events May 4, 11-12, 2023
E. PUBLIC HEARING: City of Raton FY24 Interim Budget
F. DELIBERATE AND ACT on Lodgers’ Tax Advisory Board Recommendations
• International Santa Fe Trail Balloon Rally, July 1-3, 2023
• Raton Visitor Guide 2023 Distribution
• World Journal 2023 Summer Guide
G. DELIBERATE AND ACT on Capital Appropriation Agreement 22-G2791 Between the City of Raton and Department of Finance and Administration for Kearney School Film Project
H. DELIBERATE AND ACT on Award of RFP for Economic Development Services
I. DELIBERATE AND ACT on Alpha Design Proposals for Architectural Services
• Shuler Theater Alley Ramp
• Raton Aquatic Center
J. DELIBERATE AND ACT on Dispatch Agreement Between the City of Raton and the Village of Cimarron
K. DELIBERATE AND ACT on FY23 Audit Services Recommendation and Authorization to Contract with Selected Firm
L. DELIBERATE AND ACT ON Resolution 2023-24: 3rd Quarter Financial Report
M. DELIBERATE AND ACT on Resolution 2023-25: Budget Adjustment #14 FY23
N. DELIBERATE AND ACT on Resolution 2023-26: Appointment of City Clerk & Deputy
O. CITY MANAGER REPORT
P. CLOSED EXECUTIVE SESSION Pursuant to Section 10-15-1 H(7) Threatened Litigation Horse Racing Real Property and Section 10-15-1 H(2) Personnel – City Manager
Q. CERTIFICATION OF CLOSED SESSION
R. DELIBERATE AND ACT on Authorization for City Manager to Negotiate Settlement Agreement for Approval by City Commission
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. April 21, 2023 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 Deputy Clerk at 445-9551 or dtrujillo@cityofraton.com if you have any questions or concerns. /s/ Desire’e Trujillo, Deputy Clerk
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