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, October 24, 2023
• Notice of Potential Quorum: A Quorum of the Raton City Commission, Planning & Zoning Commission, and the Extra Territorial Commission May Attend the Zoning 101 and Commission Workshop on Wednesday, October 18, 2023 at 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. in the City Commission Chambers located at 224 Savage Avenue, Raton, NM 87740.
• Proclamation: Recognizing the Efforts and Contributions of Congresswoman Teresa Leger Fernandez in the Kearney Film Production and Workforce Facility Development Project
V. Items of Citizens Present:
VI. 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 September 26, 2023 Regular Meeting Minutes
B. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE: Authorizing the City of Raton (“Borrower”) To Enter Into A Loan Agreement with the New Mexico Environment Department (“NMED”) for the Purpose of Obtaining Project Loan Funds in the Principal Amount of $150,000 Plus 1% Accrued Interest and Loan Subsidy Grant Funds in the Amount of $50,000; for a Total Funded Amount of $200,000
C. DELIBERATE AND ACT on Resolution 2023-65: Acceptance of NMDOT Grant Agreement for a Local Road Project
D. DELIBERATE AND ACT on Resolution 2023-66: Authorizing the Assignment of Authorized Officer(s) and Agent(s)
E. DELIBERATE AND ACT on Resolution 2023-67: Approving Vacation of a Portion of Property on Lester Avenue and Davis Street
F. DELIBERATE AND ACT on Approval of Application 23-ZH5048-66 Funding Agreement between the City of Raton and Department of Finance and Administration for Law Enforcement/Support Positions
G. DELIBERATE AND ACT on Authorization to Redeem Library Building Fund Certificates of Deposit from New Mexico Bank & Trust
H. DELIBERATE AND ACT on Tascosa/Canon Equipment Lease for Raton Police Department
I. CITY MANAGER REPORT
VII. 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. October 6, 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 City Clerk at 575-445-9551 or dtrujillo@cityofraton.com if you have any questions or concerns.
/s/ Desire’e Trujillo, City Clerk
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