NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING
CITY COUNCIL, CITY OF PORTALES, NEW MEXICO

THE PUBLIC IS INVITED TO ATTEND THE PORTALES CITY COUNCIL’S MEETING TO BE HELD at
5:30 p.m., Tuesday, January 10, 2023, in the Council Chambers in the Memorial Building, at 200 E. 7th
Street, Portales, New Mexico. Face masks are optional for the safety of attendees. Questions,
requests, or comments from citizens should be submitted in writing to the City Clerk or City Manager by 4:00
p.m. a day prior to the meeting. Contact information for both officers is on the City’s website:
https://www.portalesnm.gov/departments/. The following item(s) is/are scheduled for consideration and
action by the City Council:

A G E N D A
I. Call to Order – Mayor/Mayor Pro-Tem/Councilor-as-Chair.
II. Roll Call – City Clerk.
III. Invocation.
IV. Pledge of Allegiance.
V. Official Salute to the New Mexico Flag: “I salute the flag of the State of New Mexico the Zia symbol
of perfect friendship among united cultures.”
VI. Scheduled Business — Discussion & Action – Mayor/Mayor Pro-Tem/Councilor-as-Chair.
(A) Minutes of Previous Meeting(s):
1. Regular Meeting held December 20, 2022.
(B) Presentation Supporting Protection of our Youth from the Dangers of Flavored Nicotine
Products – Katie Webb, PHS Student and Andrea McNeely, Campaign Manager, Rescue/The Behavior
Change Agency.
(C) Public Hearing for Ordinance No. 761, An Ordinance Repealing and Replacing Ordinance
545; Pertaining to Placement and Size of Accessory Buildings; Penalty; Repeal of
Conflicting Ordinances; and, Severability – R. Jackson, Mayor.
1. Action to enter Public Hearing on Ordinance No. 761 to receive comments on the
ordinance.
2. Action to close the public hearing.
3. Action on Ordinance No. 761.
(D)Public Hearing for Ordinance No. 762, An Ordinance Approving Economic Development
Projects (January 18, 2022 to September 6, 2022) – R. Jackson, Mayor.
1. Action to enter Public Hearing on Ordinance No. 762 to receive comments on the
ordinance.
2. Action to close the public hearing.
3. Action on Ordinance No. 762.
(E) Approval of Time-Only Change Orders for Blackwater Wellfield Drilling Contractor and
Well Equipping Contractors on WTB WPF-5104 – S. Austin, City Manager.
Council Agenda December 20, 2022, continued 2
(F) Item(s) from the Public Infrastructure Department: S. Chavez, Public Infrastructure Director.
1. Approval to Use CES Vendor for Engineering Scoping Reports for North Avenue K
from Fir to U.S. 70 pending CES Review/Approval.
2. Resolution #22-23-28: Participation in Local Government Road Fund Program
Administered by New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT)/First
Amendment for L200575 – D19294/1.
3. Resolution #22-23-29: Resolution of Sponsorship for a City of Portales TAP
Application and Maintenance Commitment.
(G) Item(s) from the Planning Commission: – K. McClellan, Community Services Director.
1. Approval of an Easement Agreement to John, Debra, Justin, and Marissa Vistine
for an 11’7” (11 feet 7 inches) Encroachment at 165 Yucca Drive into the Rightof-Way running along S. Avenue G to maintain a Block Fence, Shed and Brick
Planter.
2. Request to Accept Recommendation of the Planning Commission Approving a
Variance for a Carport at 117 Colorado Drive – Anne Beck, Owner.
(H) Public Input for Which no Action will be taken – Any matter not known about, or which could
not have been reasonably foreseen prior to the time of posting of the agenda. This agenda item is for
informational purposes only.
1. Public comments will be limited to three minutes per speaker; limited to one
presentation per meeting, and no more than six (6) speakers on each subject.
2. Councilors will not respond to comments or answer questions to avoid any
violation of the Open Meetings Act.
3. Direct any questions or requests for information to the City Manager in
writing during regular business hours.
(I) Executive Session/Closed Meeting: R. Jackson, Mayor.
1. Action to Convene in a Closed Meeting to Discuss Matters as Provided for under
New Mexico Statutes Pertaining to Open Meetings for Attorney-Client Privilege
for Threatened or Pending Litigation.
2. Action to Convene in Open Session.
3. Action as a result of the Closed Session.
IV. Adjournment
This is to certify that a copy of this Corrected Agenda was posted on City’s website and the bulletin board in
the front lobby of City Hall by 5:00 p.m., Friday, January 6, 2023.
Joan Martinez-Terry, City Clerk
Mayor: Ronald L. Jackson At-Large
Mayor Pro-Tem: Michael G. Miller Ward C
Councilors: Daniel W. Boan Ward B Michael James “Jim” Lucero Ward D
Veronica A. Cordova Ward A Dianne Y. Parker Ward D
Chadrick Heath Heflin Ward C Oscar H. Robinson Ward B
Jake J. Lopez Ward A
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