A regular meeting of the City Commission of the City of Raton will be held on August 27, 2024 at 6 p.m. Pursuant to City of Raton Open Meetings Resolution 2024-01 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, September 10, 2024
• Special Commission Meeting Planning Session Tuesday, September 3rd at 3:00 p.m. in the City Commission Chambers
• All City Offices Will Be Closed Monday, September 2nd in Honor of Labor Day
• Proclamation: National Payroll Week September 2nd–6th, 2024
• Introduction of New Employee
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 August 12, 2024 Regular Meeting Minutes
B. REPORT: Explore Raton Bi-Yearly Report & Updates by Patricia Duran Director of Marketing & PR
C. DELIBERATE AND ACT on LT Advisory Board Recommendations
• Gate City Music Festival by Raton MainStreet
• Media Management and Explore Raton Management by Center for Community Innovation
D. DELIBERATE AND ACT on MOA Between the NM Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department and the City of Raton Amendment No. 1
E. DELIBERATE AND ACT on Municipal Emergency Services (MES) Quote for SCOTT Air-Pak X3 Pro SCBA for Raton Fire & Emergency Services Utilizing Fire Protection Funds
F. DELIBERATE AND ACT on Blue Sky Upfitting, LLC Quote for the Outfitting of Three (3) Raton Police Department Units Utilizing State Price Agreement 20-00000-21-00030
G. PLANNING AND ZONING REPORT AND CONSIDERATION TO SCHEDULE PUBLIC HEARING: C3 to R1 Rezone Request for Property Located at 2018 La Mesa Drive UPC # 1135183104050 Land 1, the Old La Mesa Air Strip
H. PLANNING AND ZONING REPORT AND CONSIDERATION TO SCHEDULE PUBLIC HEARING: R1 to G (Government Use District) Rezone Request for Property Located at 2018 La Mesa Drive, City of Raton Solar Array
I. PLANNING AND ZONING REPORT AND CONSIDERATION TO SCHEDULE PUBLIC HEARING: MHS to C3 Rezone Request for Property Located at 1133 Price Street UPC # 1135184350290 Land 1, the Tradewinds Mobile Home Park
J. DELIBERATE AND ACT on Grant Agreement Between the NM Department of Information Technology Office and Broadband Access and Expansion No. GWEP-24-011 and the City of Raton
K. DELIBERATE AND ACT on Destination Forward Grant Agreement Between the State of New Mexico Tourism Department and the City of Raton for the Elevator at the Raton Convention Center
L. DELIBERATE AND ACT on the “Clean & Beautiful” Grant Program Agreement Between the State of New Mexico Tourism Department Litter Control and Beautification and the City of Raton
M. DELIBERATE AND ACT on Resolution 2024-49: July 2024 Financial Reports
N. 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. August 23, 2024 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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