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Clovis City Commission Meeting Summary for March 5, 2026

Meeting PortalThursday, March 5, 2026
BodyClovis, New Mexico
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DateThursday, March 5, 2026
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God thank you for the Clovis and Canon Air Force Base community and the amazing people that you call to live and work and serve here.

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Lord, we lift up our military.

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Certainly this the 27th Special Operations Wing, but all of those who are downrange doing the work of defending America's ideals and defending our freedom.

0:19

Lord, we pray your your hedge of protection around them.

0:22

Lord, we uh thank you for the amazing uh projects and and initiatives and and uh plans that that we have as a community.

0:32

We pray that you would bless those plans and that you would cause them to come to fruition to your great glory and give us wisdom to in dealing with the items before the commission this evening, and we'll give you the praise and glory.

0:44

I ask these things in the name of Christ, amen.

0:47

Hey, hey, hey, yeah.

1:05

Oh we are gonna be the best city, the greatest city there ever was, sir.

1:17

That's we'll have order in these chambers.

1:19

We're saying the pledge to the United States flag.

1:21

Oh no, we were saying you have a call to prayer.

1:24

Quiet, please.

1:25

My religious right, just as you did.

1:29

I'm sorry.

1:30

I would have oh no, it's okay.

1:33

Yeah, I'm just join me in the pledge to our flag.

1:37

I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands.

1:45

One nation under God, indivisible with liberty and justice for all.

1:51

I want to make the flag of the state of New Mexico.

1:57

Among United Cultures.

2:03

Our meeting is called to order.

2:05

Could we please have a roll call, Ms.

2:07

Foster?

2:09

Commissioner Jones.

2:11

Commissioner Cassaus here.

2:13

Commissioner Porter.

2:14

Here.

2:15

Commissioner Garza.

2:16

Here.

2:17

Commissioner Tarsen.

2:19

Commissioner Paula.

2:21

Here.

2:21

Commissioner Zamora.

2:22

Here.

2:23

Mayor Pro Tem Bryant.

2:24

Here.

2:25

Mayor Morris.

2:26

Here.

2:26

Thank you, Ms.

2:27

Foster.

2:27

Appreciate that.

2:28

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

2:35

Hearing and seeing no objections, the agenda is adopted.

2:38

Yes, votes will be recorded for each of the members.

2:41

Are there objections to how the minutes from February 26th have been prepared?

2:47

Hearing and seeing none, the minutes from the regular meeting on February 26th have been adopted.

2:53

Next we reserve this space to recognize visitors again.

2:58

If you're here for an agenda item this evening, we look forward to hearing from you.

3:02

And we thank you for your interest in what your city commission is working on this evening.

3:36

Thank you, Mayor.

3:36

Thank you.

3:37

Yeah.

3:43

Is there uh any public comment?

3:48

Mr.

3:49

Tankers Lee, Ms.

3:51

Pellegrino Spear.

3:54

Main Street.

3:54

Thank you, Mayor, Air Pro Tim, Commissioners.

3:58

We are here to let uh all of you know that we have lights on in the downtown area.

4:04

We're very excited about that.

4:06

They're not all on, but we are slowly getting them on.

4:11

And uh we're very excited about that.

4:14

And we're also excited about the commissioners who won reelection as the light of our community.

4:21

Segway right there.

4:22

So congratulations for that.

4:24

And we're here to also uh put on your agenda that the uh sometime in the first uh two weeks of May, we will be having a great big celebration in the downtown area.

4:36

We're inviting every one of you, city manager, all of our leaders to come and uh participate in a brand new beautifully looking downtown.

4:46

So that's why we're here tonight.

4:48

Lisa?

4:49

Yes, so we were hoping that on your way out tonight, if it's dark enough, I don't know if your agenda is long enough, but when you leave, drive down Maine and fourth to seventh on the west side of the road, you'll see our new lights on on those three blocks.

5:03

So it's looking great.

5:05

We're super excited.

5:06

We've been working really hard on this with Justin and Nicriego and Sons, and this project is just moving forward fabulously, and we're really excited about it.

5:15

So and again, congratulations to our commissioners that are now back on for the next four years.

5:21

We look forward to four more years with you.

5:23

I have to say I got to work the election this year and work for Leanne and we we just really had such a great job.

5:30

Um great turnout.

5:31

And we I know that we always want more turnout, but we had a really good time, and I got to work with two of the accounting um department employees, and I got to really get to know them, and I'm just really excited for the staff that you guys have in that department as well, too.

5:46

They were so nice.

5:46

So it was a really wonderful experience.

5:49

So thanks for letting us be a part of it.

5:51

Thank you guys.

5:52

Thank you.

5:53

Thank you.

5:54

I saw a video that you posted of the lights, I believe, Tuesday evening, and they do just look great.

6:00

I'm looking forward to seeing them work up front or up close.

6:04

But yeah, thank you.

6:05

Thank you.

6:06

Yeah.

6:07

Other public comment.

6:15

Mr.

6:15

Ben.

6:17

I'm gonna ask that you not be disruptive, okay?

6:20

What how do you mean disrupting disruptive, please?

6:22

I I mean do not be disruptive.

6:24

You have three minutes for public comment.

6:27

What do you mean by disruptive, sir?

6:30

Do you want to use your time repeating that question, or would you like to just tell me when my time starts?

6:35

It has started.

6:36

Okay.

6:37

All right.

6:37

So as I'm saying, Mr.

6:39

Mayor, you've been breaking the law.

6:40

Every time that you have a prayer before this committee, you are breaking Article 2, Section 11 of the New Mexico State Law.

6:51

Therefore, you're breaking the city charter, which says we will not break any laws of the New Mexico Charter or Constitution.

7:02

What I did just now is I stopped you from breaking the law.

7:07

I introduced other spiritual religion rights so that everybody is included in your prayer.

7:20

I can only imagine from the reaction I got from the last meeting that if I delved into everybody's personal things here, allegedly, you had been voting on things you shouldn't be voting on.

7:36

But I don't know.

7:37

That's too much time for me.

7:40

If you haven't guessed already, I have a wicked sense of humor.

7:45

As I told you, I love you all.

7:48

I'm not here to tell on you.

7:51

I'm not here to teach you a lesson.

7:56

I'm here for our brothers and sisters, as you should be.

8:04

I see all of you.

8:06

I loved you before I walked in that door.

8:09

Before I ever talked to you on the phone.

8:12

Because I see who you are.

8:14

I see how you see yourselves, and I see the persons you want to be.

8:21

And I'm very curious to see who wins.

8:24

I do accept and support Megan Pala as my commissioner, because she did such a great gesture.

8:35

And I'm going to do one as well.

8:37

I have reported this commission to the FBI and to the Attorney General based on confidential information that I received that you allegedly try to violate the civil rights of one of our siblings.

8:54

No matter what happens in the future, I have adopted myself as the spiritual conscience of this commission.

9:02

If you need my assistance to become that person you want to be, I am available.

9:08

I love you.

9:26

All right.

9:50

But here's the proposed consent agenda.

9:53

Item one, request for approval of adoption of ordinance number 2255-2026 relating to the sale of public property within the city of Clovis, located at 400 South Norris Street.

10:06

Item two, request for approval of adoption of resolution number 3361-2026, delegating authority to approve special dispensers license applications.

10:18

Item three, request for approval of resolution number three three six two-two thousand twenty-six DFA budget changes.

10:28

Item four, request for approval of adoption of resolution number three three six three-2026, approving the submittal of an application for the 2027-2028 New Mexico Department of Transportation's Transportation Project Fund for 14th Street maintenance in the amount of two million dollars with matching funds in the amount of two million dollars.

10:48

Item five, request for approval to appoint Larry Jones and Nick Williams to serve on the Civil Aviation Board as Citizen at Large Representatives.

11:01

Item six is request for approval to reappoint Melinda Coslett, Curry County Representative, and Terry Potter, District 4 representative to serve on the Senior Services Committee.

11:12

Item 7, request for approval to apply for and accept.

11:27

This is for the Region 5 Drug Task Force.

11:30

Item 8 is request for approval to apply for and accept if awarded the FY 26 2000 or excuse me, FY26 Institute of Museum and Library Services, National Leadership Grants for Libraries Program in the amount in an amount not to exceed 150,000 dollars for the creation of a Clovis Carver Library Master Plan.

11:52

Item nine, request for approval of fee uh admission of free admission to the Hillcrest Park Zoo from 10 a.m.

12:02

to noon on Saturday, April 4th, as part of the community Easter egg hunt.

12:06

And item 10 is request for approval to approval of a tire amnesty at the Clovis Regional Landfill from noon Friday, April 24th, 2026 to noon April 27, 2026.

12:20

That is the proposed consent agenda.

12:23

Is there a motion?

12:24

So moved.

12:25

Second.

12:29

Motion from Commissioner Porter, second from the Mayor Pro Tim.

12:35

Please vote.

12:47

Mayor mine doesn't allow me to vote.

12:50

Okay.

12:51

All right.

12:51

So we have a couple of members whose voting system isn't quite working.

12:55

So we're going to do this by acclamation.

12:58

It's been properly moved and seconded that all 10 items will be placed on the consent agenda.

13:03

Those in favor, please signify by saying aye.

13:06

Aye.

13:07

Aye.

13:07

Those opposed, the same sign.

13:09

The motion has carried unanimously.

13:11

I would now entertain a motion to approve or acknowledge all items.

13:14

So moved.

13:15

Motion from Commissioner Paula.

13:17

Second from Commissioner Cassaus.

13:19

All those in favor, please say aye.

13:21

Aye.

13:22

Those opposed, the same sign.

13:24

The motion has carried unanimously.

13:28

We are in section 11, new business, where we would have two action items this evening.

13:34

The first is request for approval to appoint one county resident and one resident from District 1 and one resident from District 2 to serve on the Parks Recreation and Beautification Committee.

13:50

We have a lot of interest for service on the Parks and Rec Committee, and that is a good thing.

13:56

So thank you to those of you who have have applied to serve.

14:00

Ms.

14:01

Foster, would you like to give us some direction?

14:03

Ms.

14:03

Burroughs, I'm sorry, will you give us some direction on how we may want to proceed with selecting two?

14:12

We're going to select two from the three.

14:14

Is that Yes?

14:16

So Mayor Mayor Pro Tem Commissioners, good evening.

14:19

The terms for Sabre Smith, District 1, Jamal Williams, District 2, and Phil Frazy, Curry County residents expired.

14:26

And the positions have been advertised.

14:28

And Mr.

14:28

Frazy has reapplied to serve as the Curry County resident.

14:33

And Mr.

14:34

Hunter McClamour has applied to serve in District 2.

14:39

So an election will not be needed for those two positions.

14:43

With regard to District 1.

14:45

However, Mr.

14:46

Vince DeFranco and Mr.

14:48

Michael Perkins have applied to serve, and therefore we will uh look into you this evening to appoint a District 1 representative.

14:58

I'm seeing Mr.

15:00

Perkins here is Mr.

15:01

Oh, yeah, I think I'm gonna have to do that.

15:02

Mr.

15:02

Franco is here.

15:03

Yes.

15:04

Thank you.

15:04

And um you have your election nomination form to Frank.

15:08

Thank you for that, Claire or Ms.

15:10

Burroughs, rather, appreciate that.

15:12

Uh Mr.

15:12

DeFranco, would you like to come and tell us about your interest in serving on that committee?

15:18

I will.

15:19

Thank you.

15:19

Yes, sir.

15:20

Good evening.

15:22

Uh I've lived in this community since 2015.

15:25

Uh been very actively involved, uh, both as coach and parent in numerous sports within our community.

15:33

Um I truly believe that a parks and rec program, the parks in a community really define the quality of the community and really add to the quality of life of the community.

15:43

Uh I've had a chance to be involved in discussions related to merging of baseball leagues and condition of fields and things like that already, kind of as a fringe person, uh being part of Club's American Little League Board, I'm their treasurer.

16:00

Uh but I really want to be more involved in the entire picture of what we do within this community for parks and rec and beautification.

16:08

So I am a health care professional.

16:10

I've been I've had a health care career for uh about 40 years now.

16:14

And um I think my skills, background, and experience uh would be a great addition to the committee.

16:22

And I really appreciate your consideration.

16:25

Well, thank you.

16:26

Uh there I'll I'll have you hang on in case there's a question or two.

16:29

Any questions for Mr.

16:30

DeFranco?

16:31

Mr.

16:31

DeFranco, I have a question.

16:33

I notice, and maybe correct me if I'm wrong, but it looks like you work out of town.

16:37

Do you work virtually and you're here or do you travel a lot?

16:41

What tell me?

16:42

No, I'm commute every day to my job out of town.

16:44

Um but we've maintained a home here, full-time home, my wife and my family.

16:49

Okay.

16:49

Would you be able to make the meetings?

16:52

Yes.

16:52

Traveling from out of town every day for work?

16:55

Yes, I would.

16:56

Okay.

16:58

Great question.

16:59

Thank you for that.

16:59

Are there others?

17:01

Okay, Mr.

17:01

DeFranco, thank you so much for your interest in serving.

17:04

Appreciate you.

17:05

Thank you for your consideration.

17:07

Yeah.

17:08

Next I would ask if Mr.

17:10

Perkins would like to share about his interest in serving on the committee.

17:16

Good evening, sir.

17:19

Good evening, Mayor, Mayor Pro Tem, Commissioners.

17:22

Uh I am ill-prepared for for a discussion tonight.

17:25

I wasn't expecting to come up and give a pitch.

17:28

But uh just off the cuff, I would say that uh I've been here since April of 2022.

17:34

I served 25 years uh active duty military.

17:38

Uh I've been to several different bases.

17:40

I've seen how the uh parks and rec department at different municipalities have been able to uh contribute to the town and kind of curb some of the adolescent issues uh and uh violence and stuff like we're seeing here in Clovis.

17:57

Um I also have seen other programs and stuff where we're able to work with United Way and other uh private orgs to uh to use some of their support in uh creating programs.

18:10

Uh regardless if I'm uh brought on to the commission or not, I do plan to continue to support the the parks and rec commission in attendance to their meetings, uh offer myself up to any support or anything that they need.

18:24

Uh I'm also the planning and zoning administrator for the city, just full transparency.

18:28

So I still serve the city uh in another aspect.

18:31

So do you guys have any questions for me?

18:34

Questions for Mr.

18:35

Perkins.

18:37

I have a question for you, Mr.

18:38

Perkins.

18:39

Do you do you enjoy using our parks?

18:42

Do you what do you enjoy the most about them?

18:44

So I have a six-year-old daughter, and she loves going over to the Hillcrest Park and over to Green Acres and uh we travel um I forget the name of the other park over here, but uh we go to to all the different parks and feed the ducks and and do that stuff.

18:59

Um I've been over to Warry Walker and uh have used their facilities a couple times.

19:05

Um the uh the improvements and stuff that we're seeing uh come about at Hillcrest have been phenomenal uh looking at the comprehensive plan and understanding what the future vision is.

19:16

Uh I feel like I'm able to support that uh both on the commission or off commission.

19:21

Thank you.

19:22

Thank you for that.

19:24

Appreciate that, sir.

19:25

Thank you for your time.

19:26

Thank you.

19:27

You bet.

19:28

So uh commissioners, unless you wish to have any deliberation or or uh ask further questions, I I'd have you uh complete your ballots.

19:38

And this is a tough one because you have two outstanding uh community residents uh willing to serve.

19:46

So uh I wish you well on filling out that ballot.

20:08

It'll just take Mr.

20:09

Howalt and the team over there a moment or two to count up the votes, but uh truly to each of you gentlemen, thank you for your interest in serving uh for what you do as it is for the community and because you're willing to serve.

20:23

If if you're not chosen here, please look at other committees because we we need your help uh if you're willing to serve.

20:36

Mr.

20:36

Frazy.

20:42

Mr.

20:42

Frazy.

20:44

I thought we might just give you uh you aren't you didn't have opposition, but uh you you're being reappointed to the to the committee.

20:50

Would you like to say anything?

20:54

Sure.

21:00

I actually live out in the county, but uh I've lived in the city for uh uh quite a while before that.

21:05

I don't have any children, so I don't use the parks in that way, but uh I've had a chance to uh work with the park uh and rec and beautification committee for a number of years now, and I uh really enjoy the uh camaraderie, the people, and I think we're really getting some great things done for the city itself.

21:24

Uh they've just really done some really great things, and I'm just glad to be part of it.

21:30

Well, thank you for your service.

21:32

If I may say one thing about Mr.

21:34

Frazy, is I've served on a lot of committees and a lot of boards, and you by far are always one of the most prepared individuals at a meeting.

21:43

So I appreciate that.

21:44

Thank you.

21:45

Yeah, it's great.

21:46

Thanks for your service.

21:48

Do we have uh vote?

21:50

Uh yes, uh may I may pro tem commissioners uh Mr.

21:53

Michael Packins has been selected to serve as the District One for Punks and the Creation.

21:59

Sounds great.

22:00

Thank you for that.

22:00

Thank you, Mr.

22:01

Perkins, and Mr.

22:02

DeFranco again, thank you for uh your your interest in serving.

22:06

We hope that uh you can find somewhere else to to apply and get involved because we could certainly use your help, sir.

22:12

Thank you.

22:13

All right.

22:14

Uh that has us now taking up item two, which is uh request for letter of a of support for the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey.

22:28

Uh in Haynes.

22:30

Um Haynes is uh an initiative of the United States Department of Health and has reached out to uh to our community uh explaining that they will be in Clovis, and I believe they've reserved the Civic Center and they're on.

22:48

Yes.

22:48

Okay, great.

22:49

So we're gonna hear from them just a moment.

22:51

But uh they uh uh they do plan to set up a mobile exam uh uh uh opportunity uh here within the the community uh to carry out the work that they do, and they've joined us online to kind of talk about what that work is and explain that.

23:05

Who do we have from Nanes online?

23:11

You have uh let's uh Ortiz, the media relations process.

23:16

Okay, Ms.

23:16

Ortiz, uh if you can hear us, we'd have you unmute and take the floor to talk about your program.

23:34

Okay.

23:41

Ms.

23:42

Ortiz, uh, we're not hearing you in the room.

23:44

Would you unmute and give your presentation, please?

23:55

Any explanation from IT, maybe about what we may be dealing with here.

24:04

Can you want to hang up in all the ones together?

24:12

Ms.

24:12

Ortiz, uh Ms.

24:14

Burroughs is calling you and you're having a problem.

24:21

Um I I think I got it.

24:24

Um I have to show any.

24:26

I think you're the uh that's right.

24:29

You're in the meeting, showing you to be on mute.

24:34

Um I can hear you.

24:37

I'll say that you said can you hear me in the meeting?

24:48

We can.

24:49

Welcome.

24:50

Uh welcome to the meeting, and we look forward to uh you sharing with us uh a little about in Haynes.

24:58

Unfortunately, I I don't think I can hear any of you.

25:05

Okay.

25:06

Where do we go from here?

25:10

I guess we could have someone click through the slides for us.

25:30

I'm not quite sure why I won't be able to hear that.

25:35

Ms.

25:36

Ortiz, this is Mayor Mike Morris, and uh you're on speakerphone.

25:41

I'll hold you near uh my microphone, and uh you can talk to us about the national health and nutrition examination survey and your wishes to uh set that up in Clovis.

25:52

Go ahead.

25:53

Yeah.

25:54

Uh I thank you for letting me join today's meeting, and I sincerely apologize for the technical difficulties.

26:00

I'm not quite sure what the issue is, but thank you for working with me.

26:03

Um I said my name is Alex Ortiz.

26:06

Uh I can share some slides after this um with folks, but I'm here with the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey.

26:13

Uh we are run by the National Center for Health Statistics, part of the U.S.

26:17

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

26:20

Um Clovis is one of several areas around the United States that was randomly selected for participation uh in this upcoming year.

26:28

So what that involves is NHANES data essentially serves to take a snapshot of the health of the United States.

26:34

So the data that we collect is going to be used to for a whole wide range of purposes.

26:39

Updating blood pressure guidelines, cholesterol guidelines, pediatric growth charts.

26:44

Um the survey has been happening since the 60s, and it's something that also is used to inform public health policy.

26:50

Uh in the 70s, NHANES data was used to remove uh that flags, Americans had rising lead levels, and it was used to remove lead from paint and gasoline.

26:59

Um as I said, we are coming to Clovis.

27:01

Uh the data that we collecting that we're collecting is two parts.

27:04

Uh we do it through interviews, both in the person's home as well as uh telephone interviews, and we invite folks to come to our mobile exam center for actual health exam.

27:15

Our exam center is going to be set up in the city or the Clovis Civic Center from around early May until about the end of June.

27:23

Uh folks, as I said, uh folks are selected and it involves an in-person interview and the mobile exam center.

27:30

Folks are selected through census data and our field interviewers visit them in their house uh as well as their sent notification of their selection through letter.

27:39

Um the reason I'm contacting the City of Clovis today is to first share information about NHANES, let you all know that we're going to be in the area, and we're asking um the City of Clovis to provide a letter of support for the work that we're doing.

27:53

Um a letter of support would really go toward promoting the legitimacy, letting folks know that we're a trustworthy initiative.

27:59

We're not trying to sell them anything.

28:01

We're not going to steal their data.

28:03

Um and it just provides reassurance that we're collaborating with local organizations and city officials.

28:11

And that's um that's that's all I have right now, but I'm happy to take any questions that folks have about NHANES.

28:18

Thank you, Ms.

28:19

Ortiz.

28:20

Appreciate that.

28:20

And if you would stand by in case there are questions, but we appreciate uh that presentation and explanation of the work that you'll be doing here.

28:28

Mayor Pro Tim, Commissioners, what uh discussion or debate do you have on this?

28:34

Have you heard of NHANES previously?

28:38

Me either.

28:39

I mean, I've heard of them recently as they've been reaching out, but that's it.

28:44

Yeah.

28:47

Any objections to providing a letter of support, which would uh lend them a little legitimacy and credibility with the community as they come in.

28:58

Mayor, thank thank you for the the opportunity.

29:02

I'd be skeptical about sending a letter of support of this time because I'm not familiar with this program.

29:12

Understood.

29:12

Okay.

29:13

So all right.

29:14

Okay.

29:16

Further discussion.

29:20

Mayor.

29:20

Yeah.

29:21

Have they been to other communities?

29:24

Good question.

29:25

So um Ms.

29:26

Ortiz, we're getting the question.

29:28

Um, have you can you talk about other communities uh maybe in the area that you in have you been in New Mexico or West Texas uh in recent years doing the survey?

29:41

Um I can say that right before we go to Clovis, we're going to be working near Roswell.

29:46

Um, but unfortunately, because the locate or I said as I as I was saying earlier, NHANES has been happening for several decades at this point.

30:00

Um I'm unfortunately unable to share the exact locations of where we've been because that's considered protected health information and we're bound by federal law to keep any information that we collect secure.

30:08

Um so I'm unable to give specific examples of areas that we've worked in.

30:14

Um but that being said, if you Google uh NHANES online, you can likely see articles from other areas that we've been working in.

30:26

Thank you for that response.

30:31

Um just say I agree with Commissioner Garza until we have more information on with this as well.

30:38

Okay.

30:40

All right.

30:41

Thank you for that.

30:42

Uh any other comments or uh debate from the commissioners.

30:46

Did anyone do research on this?

30:49

Okay.

30:51

And I know I only I only have a couple minutes for the presentation today, but I'm happy to share uh a brochure as well as link to our website, as well as just an eight-minute video after this call that shares information about NHANES, the work that we're doing, how folks are selected, why we keep the data secure, and just kind of an overall review of the work that we do in the in the area.

31:17

Okay, thank you for that, Ms.

31:18

Ortiz.

31:19

Um, I would uh I would say Mayor Pro Tim and Commissioners, if uh if it is your will, uh entertain a motion to table or we can let this item die for lack of a motion.

31:35

Um Mayor Mayor Pro Tim and and Commissioners.

31:38

Uh the in you can add confirm with Ms.

31:41

Ortiz, but I believe they are affiliated and are part of the CDC Center's disease control.

31:46

So they're affiliated with the US.

31:48

Thanks for that.

31:49

That that was part of her presentation.

31:51

Um Ms.

31:52

Ortiz, you are um a program or an initiative of the CDC.

31:58

Correct.

31:59

Yeah.

31:59

We're run through the National Center for Health Statistics, which is part of the U.S.

32:03

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

32:05

Okay, thank you for that.

32:06

May I have a question?

32:07

If we don't you know sign a letter and support, are they going to come anyway?

32:16

Ms.

32:17

Ortiz, did you hear the question?

32:20

Yes, I did.

32:21

Um yes, we we are planning to arrive.

32:24

We've already uh signed an agreement with the uh Clovis Civic Center.

32:27

Uh we're going to be using their parking lot to set up a mobile exam center.

32:32

Yeah, thanks for that.

32:33

So the letter the letter of support is really something we do to really just provide reassurance to the community because a lot of them 100% are like you all.

32:42

And just to be honest, I had never heard of NHANES until I started working on it.

32:46

Um but we don't we don't want folks to think that we're trying to sell them or we're trying to scam them.

32:53

Um so it just provides folks reassurance that if we if the letter is coming from a trusted entity from the city of Clovis, um, and we've already received some letters of support from the New Mexico Department of Health.

33:05

They're aware that we're going to be working in the area.

33:08

Um we've also been working with the um health council that's in the area.

33:13

So we've been trying to let folks know that we're going to be coming because inevitably you all get questions from community members.

33:20

What are who are these field interviewers that are stopping by who what are these mobile exam centers?

33:26

So we want you to be aware and have the information and ensure that you know who we are so you can answer their questions.

33:34

Yeah, appreciate that.

33:35

Thank you, Ms.

33:36

Ortiz, standby.

33:38

So, you know, as I'm seeing it, I mean, it's a you know, the the process of asking for the letter of support as a way for us to become aware of uh well aware of the activity that's gonna be taking place in our community and when we happen to get questions, we know how to answer those about about what this is.

34:00

Um presumably it'll it'll go on um with you know without a letter of support from us.

34:07

Uh it sounds like it's happening either way.

34:09

They have a letter of or they have you know support from New Mexico Department of Health as she just referenced.

34:14

Um with that being said, and I think it's good for the community to know what's out there also.

34:24

I make a motion to approve the letter.

34:28

Okay, we have a motion for approval of the letter of support.

34:31

I mean, they're coming whether we give them a letter or not, but I think this would help the community.

34:36

I I see your point.

34:37

Um a motion for approval of the letter of support comes from Commissioner Cassals.

34:42

Can I ask another question, Mayor?

34:44

Of course.

34:44

So this the letter, is it going to be sent to the individual that is being requested to come take the exam?

34:54

Is the letter of support from the city going to go along with the CDC letter?

35:00

I I see what you're saying.

35:04

But uh how will you use the letter?

35:07

Will it be sent uh to the folks being examined?

35:13

Is that the question, Commissioner?

35:15

Yeah.

35:15

Yeah.

35:15

Okay.

35:18

Yeah, so excellent question.

35:20

Um we've already so for this specific letter, we're not going to be able to get it to folks in time for those who have been selected.

35:30

But that being said, we've already received the letter of support from the Carey County Board of Commissioners.

35:35

Um and that letter of support in both English and Spanish will be included, as well as letters from the Carey County Health Council.

35:42

But that being said, this letter of support that we received from you all will be um our field interviewers, our fo our staff at the mobile exam center will have it in their discussions with community members that they can share if should they have any concerns or questions or would want some additional reassurance that folks know what NHANE is and that we're collaborating with you all.

36:03

Understood.

36:05

So yes and and no.

36:08

Got it.

36:08

Thank you for that additional explanation.

36:10

Standby.

36:14

Would you have a proper motion for approval from Commissioner Cassaus?

36:18

Um but we can still have discussion.

36:21

Are there other questions?

36:23

Mayor, I've I've seen what I need to see.

36:25

I think I would I'll give a second to the motion.

36:27

Okay.

36:28

Commissioner Porter has now seconded the motion for approval of the letter.

36:33

Any further discussion or debate?

36:36

You have a proper motion and a second for approval of this letter of support for N Haynes, as has been described.

36:44

Please vote.

36:51

I can't remember how many how many of you do we have here?

36:56

Okay, so it's okay.

36:57

So that's the final vote.

36:59

All right, by a vote of five in favor, one opposed.

37:02

The motion has carried.

37:04

And Ms.

37:05

Ortiz, thank you uh for joining us by phone.

37:07

We apologize for the technical difficulties, but uh thanks for uh your explanation and I'm gonna let you go.

37:15

Thank you so much.

37:16

I greatly appreciate it.

37:18

Thank you.

37:19

All right.

37:21

Let's get to the end of this meeting.

37:25

All right.

37:26

There are no uh uh scheduled uh reports, but are there reports, Commissioners?

37:34

Okay.

37:35

Ms.

37:35

Burroughs, are there future agenda items?

37:38

Uh yes, thank you.

37:39

Mayor Mayor Patterman Commissioners uh reduced admission fees at the zoo for an event that the RGH is planning to have in April.

37:47

Um revised Clovis Culva policy manual, the uh Hip for Hill Christ Senior Life Center, the fiscal year 27 Groan Program, uh capital improvements, uh projects for parks, EIB recommendations, and alcohol sales at the airport, and that's what I have currently.

38:05

Thank you.

38:06

Thank you for that, Ms.

38:07

Burroughs.

38:08

Um Ms.

38:09

Burroughs, Mr.

38:10

How Waltz, or Ms.

38:11

Foster, maybe, as far as you know, is the printed agenda still accurate for upcoming meetings?

38:16

Or have they changed since Monday?

38:21

Okay, thank you.

38:22

Then I'd like to notify everyone of the upcoming meetings of uh the city's board's committees and commissions.

38:30

Uh Lodgers Tax Advisory Board meets at 5 30 p.m.

38:34

on Thursday, March 10th.

38:35

Economic incentive board, 8 30 a.m., Wednesday, March 11th.

38:40

Planning and Zoning Commission, 3 p.m.

38:42

Wednesday, March 11th, Senior Services Committee, 1.30 p.m.

38:47

March 12th.

38:49

Parks, Rec and Beautification Committee, 5 30 p.m.

38:52

Monday, March 16th.

38:54

Local emergency management planning committee, 3 p.m.

38:58

Wednesday, March 18th.

39:00

And the next City Commission meeting is Thursday, March 19th.

39:05

And with that, we're done.

39:09

Adjourned,

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Summary of Proceedings

Clovis City Commission Meeting Summary for March 5, 2026

The Clovis City Commission convened on March 5, 2026, for a regular meeting featuring a call to prayer, adoption of the agenda and minutes, public comments regarding downtown lighting, and discussions on committee appointments and state health surveys. The meeting concluded with unanimous actions on the consent calendar and a split vote on a letter of support for a CDC health initiative.

Consent Calendar

  • Adopted Ordinance 2255-2026 regarding the sale of public property at 400 South Norris Street.
  • Adopted Resolutions 3361-2026, 3362-2026, and 3363-2026 concerning special dispensary licenses, DFA budget changes, and a $2 million application for 14th Street maintenance (NMDOT Transportation Project Fund).
  • Appointed Larry Jones and Nick Williams to the Civil Aviation Board; reappointed Melinda Coslett and Terry Potter to the Senior Services Committee.
  • Accepted applications for the Region 5 Drug Task Force and the FY26 Institute of Museum and Library Services National Leadership Grant (up to $150,000) for the Clovis Carver Library Master Plan.
  • Approved free admission to the Hillcrest Park Zoo from 10 a.m. to noon on April 4 for the Easter egg hunt.
  • Approved a tire amnesty event at the Clovis Regional Landfill from April 24 to April 27, 2026.

Public Comments & Testimony

  • Main Street (Mr. Tankers Lee and Ms. Pellegrino Spear): Expressed excitement about new lights installed on the west side of Maine between Fourth and Seventh streets; invited city leadership to a celebration in early May; congratulated reelected commissioners; mentioned successful involvement in the recent election with accounting department employees.
  • Mr. Ben: Asserted that the commission was breaking New Mexico State Law Article 2, Section 11 by opening with a Christian prayer; stated he introduced "other spiritual religion rights" to include everyone; claimed to have reported the commission to the FBI and Attorney General based on confidential information regarding alleged civil rights violations; expressed full support for Commissioner Megan Pala; declared himself the "spiritual conscience of this commission."

Discussion Items

  • Parks, Recreation and Beautification Committee Appointments:

    • Staff reported reappointments for Phil Frazy (Curry County) and Hunter McClamour (District 2), with no election needed.
    • District 1 Appointment: Two applicants, Vince DeFranco and Michael Perkins, presented their qualifications.
      • Vince DeFranco: Stated he commutes daily to an out-of-town job but maintains a full-time home in Clovis; affirmed his ability to attend meetings; has 40 years in healthcare and serves as treasurer for the local Little League.
      • Michael Perkins: Shared his background as a retired 25-year active duty military member and current city Planning and Zoning Administrator; highlighted his experience with municipal parks programs and personal use of city parks with his daughter.
    • Commissioners deliberated on the candidates, noting the strong community interest in both speakers.
  • National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) Letter of Support:

    • Ms. Alex Ortiz (CDC): Requested a letter of support for the NHANES project, a CDC initiative collecting health snapshots via mobile exams at the Civic Center in May/June. She explained the data is used for updating national health guidelines (blood pressure, growth charts) and informing policy.
    • Commissioner Garza: Expressed skepticism regarding the request due to unfamiliarity with the program; requested confirmation of the CDC affiliation.
    • Commissioner Porter: Agreed with Commissioner Garza until more information was obtained; questioned if the project would proceed without city support.
    • Ms. Ortiz: Clarified the project is part of the National Center for Health Statistics (CDC), confirmed it would proceed regardless of a city letter as the Civic Center is already booked, and explained the letter is intended to lend legitimacy and reassure the public against concerns of scams.
    • Commissioner Cassaus: Made a motion to approve the letter of support, arguing it aids community awareness and provides reassurance.
    • Final Clarification: Commissioner Porter asked if the letter would be sent to selected individuals; Ms. Ortiz clarified the letter would be held by field interviewers for discussion with residents if questions arise, as it would not arrive in time for initial notifications.

Key Outcomes

  • Consent Agenda: 10 items approved unanimously by acclamation.
  • Parks Committee: Michael Perkins selected to serve as the District 1 representative; Phil Frazy and Hunter McClamour confirmed for reappointment/no-opposition terms.
  • NHANES Support: Motion to approve the letter of support for the NHANES survey passed with a vote of 5 in favor, 1 opposed (Commissioner Porter opposed). The letter will be provided to staff for sharing with the community as needed.
  • Upcoming Events: Notification provided for upcoming board meetings (Lodgers Tax, Economic Incentive, Planning & Zoning, etc.) and the next City Commission meeting on March 19, 2026.
  • Adjournment: Meeting adjourned with no further business.

Meeting Transcript

God thank you for the Clovis and Canon Air Force Base community and the amazing people that you call to live and work and serve here. Lord, we lift up our military. Certainly this the 27th Special Operations Wing, but all of those who are downrange doing the work of defending America's ideals and defending our freedom. Lord, we pray your your hedge of protection around them. Lord, we uh thank you for the amazing uh projects and and initiatives and and uh plans that that we have as a community. We pray that you would bless those plans and that you would cause them to come to fruition to your great glory and give us wisdom to in dealing with the items before the commission this evening, and we'll give you the praise and glory. I ask these things in the name of Christ, amen. Hey, hey, hey, yeah. Oh we are gonna be the best city, the greatest city there ever was, sir. That's we'll have order in these chambers. We're saying the pledge to the United States flag. Oh no, we were saying you have a call to prayer. Quiet, please. My religious right, just as you did. I'm sorry. I would have oh no, it's okay. Yeah, I'm just join me in the pledge to our flag. 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. I want to make the flag of the state of New Mexico. Among United Cultures. Our meeting is called to order. Could we please have a roll call, Ms. Foster? Commissioner Jones. Commissioner Cassaus here. Commissioner Porter. Here. Commissioner Garza. Here. Commissioner Tarsen. Commissioner Paula. Here. Commissioner Zamora. Here. Mayor Pro Tem Bryant. Here. Mayor Morris. Here. Thank you, Ms. Foster. Appreciate that. Next, I would have you consider are there objections to how the agenda has been prepared. Hearing and seeing no objections, the agenda is adopted. Yes, votes will be recorded for each of the members. Are there objections to how the minutes from February 26th have been prepared? Hearing and seeing none, the minutes from the regular meeting on February 26th have been adopted. Next we reserve this space to recognize visitors again. If you're here for an agenda item this evening, we look forward to hearing from you. And we thank you for your interest in what your city commission is working on this evening.

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