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Clovis City Commission Meeting Summary - November 20, 2025

Meeting Portal — Thursday, November 20, 2025
BodyClovis, New Mexico
SessionMeeting Portal
DateThursday, November 20, 2025
StatusFILED
Video Record
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Transcript — Verbatim
7:23

Yeah, you could read through the comprehensive plan.

7:26

Okay, one you better read through it.

7:28

Tell me what you think needs to need.

7:30

Good evening, everyone.

7:32

We'll begin the meeting in just a moment.

7:34

Want to say uh good evening and welcome.

7:37

Uh, to the mayor pro tem the commissioners, our city manager, city attorney, everyone in the room, thank you for uh being here.

7:45

I'll offer a prayer, we'll do the Pledge of Allegiance to the United States flag, and we'll salute the state flag.

7:51

If you're a praying person, please bow with me.

7:54

Heavenly Father, thank you for your blessings for your mercy, for your goodness shown to us.

7:59

God, thank you for calling us to live and work and serve in the amazing community uh that that you have.

8:05

We thank you for Clovis and Canon Air Force Base.

8:07

Thank you for the amazing people that you've called uh to to live here, and Lord, for the privilege uh of serving uh in the roles that we do.

8:16

We thank you.

8:17

Uh God, thank you for the rain.

8:19

Thank you that you've sent sent rain.

8:21

We pray that you're glorified in that.

8:23

And uh, Lord, as we take up the business before us this evening, we pray for wisdom, for good judgment.

8:28

Thank you for the things that we can celebrate tonight.

8:30

We thank you for even the challenges that give us the opportunity to work hard together and rise up to meet them.

8:37

And as we head into Thanksgiving, Lord, lead us each to count our blessings.

8:41

We are so fortunate and so blessed.

8:45

May we give you thanks.

8:50

I ask these things in the name of Jesus.

8:51

Amen.

8:53

Join me in the pledge to our country's flag.

9:11

This is a symbol of friendship among United Coaches.

9:32

Here, Commissioner Porter.

9:36

Commissioner Garza.

9:38

Here.

9:38

Commissioner Tarsen.

9:40

Here.

9:41

Commissioner Paula.

9:43

Commissioner Zamora.

9:45

Mayor Pro Tem Bryant.

9:47

Here.

9:48

Mayor Morris.

9:49

Present.

9:50

Thank you, Ms.

9:50

Foster.

9:51

Next, I would have you consider are there objections to how the agenda has been prepared.

10:01

Can we move uh under new business request the quarterly lodges tax disbursement to consent?

10:11

We can have everyone consider doing that.

10:15

Certainly.

10:15

That would uh give us seven items in the consent agenda.

10:20

Um other recommended rearrangements or removals.

10:27

Okay.

10:28

Um objections.

10:31

Uh we we have adopted the agenda this this way with seven items and consent, and we'll take that one item out of new business and we'll record yes votes for each member, please.

10:41

Next, I would have you consider are there objections to how the November 6th meeting minutes have been prepared.

10:50

No objections, those minutes are adopted.

10:52

We'll record yes votes for each of you.

10:55

Next, we recognize visitors.

10:57

Thank you once again uh to each of you that are uh joining us here in the meeting chamber this evening.

11:02

We appreciate your attendance.

11:04

Uh it always feels good to hear from you on uh agenda items or in public comment.

11:08

So thank you uh for being here.

11:10

I want to recognize that we also have folks that can view online, city of clovis.org.

11:15

And of course our meetings are archived there, and so uh you can go back and watch one if you if you missed an item that that is important to you.

11:22

But again, thank you for being here.

Discussion Breakdown — Share of Meeting
Animal Welfare███████████████████████████████31%
Procedural███████████████████████████27%
Water And Wastewater Management█████████████13%
Senior Services███████7%
Short-Term Rentals██████6%
Fiscal Sustainability██████6%
Mental Health Awareness█████5%
Personnel Matters█████5%
Summary of Proceedings

Clovis City Commission Meeting Summary - November 20, 2025

The Clovis City Commission convened on November 20, 2025, to conduct routine business, approve a record-breaking consent agenda, and receive public updates. The meeting featured presentations from the High Plains Humane Society, a discussion on a new regional behavioral health initiative, and reports from various city committees. The Commission unanimously adopted the agenda and minutes, reviewed seven consent items, and received updates on senior services, water utility leadership, and financial performance.

Consent Calendar

  • Unanimously approved Resolution 3345-2025 (DFA budget changes) and Resolution 3346-2025 (Conditional use for short-term rental at 2037 Hull Street).
  • Unanimously approved Resolution 3347-2025 (Conditional use for short-term rental at 3028 Cheyenne Drive).
  • Unanimously approved Ordinance 2251-2025 (Change of zoning from RS7 to CG at 1705 Axtel Street).
  • Unanimously approved a task order with CDM Smith for a groundwater evaluation at the Clovis Regional Solid Waste Facility.
  • Unanimously approved a proposal from Nick Griego and Sons for Civic Center drainage and door repairs.
  • Unanimously approved quarterly lodgers tax disbursements, with the Lodgers Tax Advisory Board recommending $56,000 of the $240,000 requested (excluding the Music Festival).

Public Comments & Testimony

  • Ray Sherau (512 Prairie View Drive):
    • Position: Expressed support for the Clovis Police Department's performance but raised a question regarding the recent resolution on taking minors into protective custody.
    • Context: Referenced personal history covering police activity in the Phoenix/Peoria valley; did not oppose the police but sought clarification on whether the resolution was necessary.
    • Commission Response: Mayor Pro Tem Bryant noted the resolution was initiated by Commissioner Zamora out of concern for youth safety and to remind officers of existing tools for late-night encounters with minors.

Discussion Items

  • High Plains Humane Society Presentation:

    • Speaker: Gay Cook (Vice President) and Amy (Treasurer) represented the organization.
    • Project Details: Reported on two major recent events: a vaccination clinic (1,350 vaccines, 247 microchips) and a spay/neuter clinic with 7 vets (484 animals spayed/neutered). They maintain a pet food pantry at 608 West 21st Street, supported by a $5,000 grant.
    • Funding: Received a check for $6,042.25 from the record-breaking 2025 Mayor's Ball proceeds.
    • Commissioner Action: Commissioners agreed to stand behind the presenters for a group photo to show public support, deviating from standard photo protocols.

  • Regional Behavioral Health Initiative:

    • Speakers: Christian Price and Bethany Prozolski (Curry County) presented on the Horizon Regional Behavioral Health Facility.
    • Project Details: The City acts as fiscal agent for the facility (completion Sept 2025). Curry County leads E-SIM workshops with $60,000 funding per judicial district.
    • Stakeholder Positions:
      • Christian Price: Stated the goal is to divert individuals with mental health/substance use disorders from incarceration into treatment using feasibility studies and community surveys.
      • Bethany Brzewski: Announced a community listening session on December 9th (virtual and hybrid) and a survey open to residents to inform the regional action plan.
    • Commissioner Reaction: Expressed appreciation for the city-county partnership and the collaborative approach to addressing behavioral health needs for Canon Air Force Base personnel and residents.

  • Animal Welfare Grant Update:

    • Speaker: Deputy Chief reported on a new grant to reduce overpopulation and euthanasia.
    • Project Details: Adoption events scheduled for Nov 22, Dec, and Feb. Adoption fees will be reduced by exactly 50% for households with income less than 200% of the federal poverty guidelines.
    • Commissioner Reaction: Expressed strong support for the initiative, noting the high cost of vaccinations and the critical need for reduced fees to encourage adoptions.

  • Board and Committee Reports:

    • Planning & Zoning: Commissioner Garza reported approval of two short-term rental conditional uses and noted the lack of a current licensing process or lodgers tax collection mechanism for these new rentals (approx. 40 in the community).
      • Staff Position: Stated recommendations for a licensing and fee structure are in development for future consideration.
    • Senior Services: Reported 40,429 unique seniors dining in the room and 126 receiving home delivery in Q1 FY26. Upcoming Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners will involve Commission volunteering.
    • Eastern New Mexico Water Utility Authority Board:
      • Leadership: Unanimously approved the contract for Mark Howell (from Portalis) as Executive Director, filling a vacancy since July 24.
      • Policy Position: Established a strict "groundwater tie-in policy" for using water authority infrastructure to move groundwater, emphasizing that requests must be initiated by member municipalities.
    • Investment Report: Ms. Melancin reported General Fund cash at $114.5M. Noted Gross Receipts are 2.54% above last year despite a decrease of 210 filers (attributed to retail vs. online fluctuations).

Key Outcomes

  • Votes:
    • Unanimous approval of the November 6th meeting minutes.
    • Unanimous adoption of the agenda with seven consent items.
    • Unanimous approval of all seven items on the consent agenda (Resolution 3345, 3346, 3347, Ordinance 2251, Task Order for CDM Smith, Proposal for Nick Griego & Sons, and Lodgers Tax disbursement).
  • Directives:
    • Planning & Zoning staff directed to develop licensing and fee recommendations for short-term rentals.
    • Behavioral health leaders directed to proceed with the December 9th listening session and survey distribution.
    • City Commission officers to volunteer for Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners at the Hillcrest Senior Center.
  • Next Steps:
    • Adoption of an agreement for a Department of Defense OMN grant (Office of Local Defense Community Cooperation) for matrix design.
    • Senior Services to finalize vice-chair appointment pending full committee attendance.
    • Water Utility to move forward with bidding on "Raw Water One A" pipeline.
    • Upcoming meetings: Local Emergency Management Planning Committee (Dec 3) and City Commission Meeting (Dec 4).

Meeting Transcript

Yeah, you could read through the comprehensive plan. Okay, one you better read through it. Tell me what you think needs to need. Good evening, everyone. We'll begin the meeting in just a moment. Want to say uh good evening and welcome. Uh, to the mayor pro tem the commissioners, our city manager, city attorney, everyone in the room, thank you for uh being here. I'll offer a prayer, we'll do the Pledge of Allegiance to the United States flag, and we'll salute the state flag. If you're a praying person, please bow with me. Heavenly Father, thank you for your blessings for your mercy, for your goodness shown to us. God, thank you for calling us to live and work and serve in the amazing community uh that that you have. We thank you for Clovis and Canon Air Force Base. Thank you for the amazing people that you've called uh to to live here, and Lord, for the privilege uh of serving uh in the roles that we do. We thank you. Uh God, thank you for the rain. Thank you that you've sent sent rain. We pray that you're glorified in that. And uh, Lord, as we take up the business before us this evening, we pray for wisdom, for good judgment. Thank you for the things that we can celebrate tonight. We thank you for even the challenges that give us the opportunity to work hard together and rise up to meet them. And as we head into Thanksgiving, Lord, lead us each to count our blessings. We are so fortunate and so blessed. May we give you thanks. I ask these things in the name of Jesus. Amen. Join me in the pledge to our country's flag. This is a symbol of friendship among United Coaches. Here, Commissioner Porter. Commissioner Garza. Here. Commissioner Tarsen. Here. Commissioner Paula. Commissioner Zamora. Mayor Pro Tem Bryant. Here. Mayor Morris. Present. Thank you, Ms. Foster. Next, I would have you consider are there objections to how the agenda has been prepared. Can we move uh under new business request the quarterly lodges tax disbursement to consent? We can have everyone consider doing that. Certainly. That would uh give us seven items in the consent agenda. Um other recommended rearrangements or removals. Okay. Um objections. Uh we we have adopted the agenda this this way with seven items and consent, and we'll take that one item out of new business and we'll record yes votes for each member, please. Next, I would have you consider are there objections to how the November 6th meeting minutes have been prepared.

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