REGULAR BUSINESS MEETING
Tuesday, Dec. 15, 2020
9:00 a.m. Public Meeting
*Live Stream
Roosevelt County Fairgrounds
Jake Lopez Building
705 E. Lime
Portales, NM 88130
9:00 a.m.
Call Meeting to Order
Invocation
Pledge of Allegiance
“I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, and to the republic for which it stands, one
nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.”
Salute to the Flag of New Mexico
“I salute the flag of the state of New Mexico, the Zia symbol of perfect friendship among united cultures.”
1. Approval of Agenda:
2. Approval of Minutes:
Approve minutes of the Dec. 1 regular meeting
3. Approval of Accounts Payable and Payroll:
Payroll from Nov. 1, 2020 through Nov. 30, 2020
Total: $362,604.57
Accounts Payable from Nov. 1, 2020 through Nov. 30, 2020
Check No: 004639-004641; 076491-076630
Total Amount of Checks: $930,634.34
Total Amount of Drafts: $116,002.86
4. Public Requests:
At the Discretion of the Commission Chair. For information only (No Action Can Be Taken). Please submit public comment
by email, comments must be submitted prior to 9 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 15, 2020 to ahamilton@rooseveltcounty.com, with
“Public Comment” in the subject line. All public comments will follow the 2020-02 Public Participation Resolution.
5. Informational Items:
Roosevelt County Community Development Corporation Annual Update – Jim Lucero
6. Elected Officials/Department Heads Reports:
Probate Judge – Michelle Bargas
Treasurer’s Office – Layle Sanchez
Detention Center – Justin Porter
Manager – Amber Hamilton
Commissioners
7. New Business:
The Commission may take action on any item listed.
a. Discussion and Consideration of Additional Capital Requests Commission Prioritized with FY21 Budget–
Amber Hamilton/Commissioners
b. Discussion and Review of the 2021 Capital Outlay Priorities – Amber Hamilton/Commissioners
8. Resolutions – Proclamations – Ordinances:
a. Consideration of Resolution 2020-34 Revising the Roosevelt County Detention Center Annual Policies and
Procedures – Justin Porter
b. Consideration of Resolution 2020-35 Establishing a Roosevelt County Annual Training Policy – Debra Olds
c. Consideration of Resolution 2020-36 Declaring an Exceptional Drought and Fire Danger Emergency in
Roosevelt County – Amber Hamilton/Commissioners
d. Consideration of Resolution 2020-37 2nd Quarter Budget Adjustment Resolution – Amber Hamilton
e. Consideration of Resolution 2020-38 Establishing a Cost of Living Adjustment for County Employees – Amber
Hamilton
f. Request for Approval of Notice of Intent for Consideration of Ordinance 2021-01 An Ordinance Relating to
the Promotion of the Ethical Conduct of Public Officials within Roosevelt County and Addressing Interference
by County Commissioners or Other Elected Officials – Randy Knudson
g. Request for Approval of Notice of Intent for Consideration of Ordinance 2021-02 Considering a Tax Rebate of
a Part of Property Tax Due From Low-Income Taxpayers – Amber Hamilton
9. Contracts – Agreements – Procurements:
a. Request for Ratification of Seven Roosevelt County Small Business Grant Awards to in total amount of
$60,289.77 – Amber Hamilton
b. Consideration of Joint Powers Agreement Ute Reservoir Water Commission – Commissioner Dixon
c. Request for Consideration of Road Use Agreement with the Eastern New Mexico Water Utility Authority –
Amber Hamilton
10. Media Communication
11. Recess
12. Annual Commission Detention Center Inspection
13. Adjourn
NEXT REGULAR COMMISSION MEETING — Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2021 at 9:00 a.m.
This is to certify that a copy of this agenda was emailed to local and regional media outlets, a copy was provided to the County Clerk’s Office,
and posted on the Roosevelt County website www.rooseveltcounty.com by Friday, Dec. 11, 2020, by 7:00 p.m.
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