Clovis City Commission Meeting - March 5, 2026

The Clovis City Commission met on March 5, 2026, to conduct routine business, consider appointments, and discuss a letter of support for a federal health survey. The meeting opened with a prayer and pledge of allegiance, followed by adoption of the agenda and minutes. Notable public comments included updates on downtown lighting and a complaint about the prayer. The commission unanimously approved a 10-item consent agenda and appointed Michael Perkins to the Parks, Recreation and Beautification Committee. A request to provide a letter of support for the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) passed 5-1 after discussion.

Consent Calendar

• Ordinance 2255-2026: Sale of public property at 400 South Norris Street.
• Resolution 3361-2026: Delegating authority for special dispensers license applications.
• Resolution 3362-2026: DFA budget changes.
• Resolution 3363-2026: Application for NMDOT Transportation Project Fund for 14th Street maintenance ($2M with $2M match).
• Appointment of Larry Jones and Nick Williams to the Civil Aviation Board as citizen at-large representatives.
• Reappointment of Melinda Coslett (Curry County rep.) and Terry Potter (District 4 rep.) to the Senior Services Committee.
• Application for Region 5 Drug Task Force funding.
• Application for FY26 Institute of Museum and Library Services National Leadership Grant ($150,000) for Clovis-Carver Library Master Plan.
• Free admission to Hillcrest Park Zoo on April 4, 2026, for community Easter egg hunt.
• Tire amnesty at Clovis Regional Landfill from April 24-27, 2026.

Public Comments & Testimony

• Lisa Pellegrino Spear (Main Street) reported that new downtown lights are being turned on and invited commissioners to a celebration in early May. She also congratulated commissioners who won re-election.
• A citizen (Mr. Ben) criticized the opening prayer as violating Article 2, Section 11 of the New Mexico Constitution and the city charter, stating that he had reported the commission to the FBI and Attorney General based on alleged civil rights violations. He also offered himself as a spiritual conscience.

Discussion Items

• Appointment to Parks, Recreation and Beautification Committee: Three positions were available: one Curry County resident (Phil Frazy reappointed unopposed), one District 2 resident (Hunter McClamour appointed unopposed), and one District 1 resident. Two candidates applied for District 1: Vince DeFranco and Michael Perkins. Both presented their qualifications. The commission voted by written ballot and selected Michael Perkins.
• Letter of Support for NHANES: Alex Ortiz from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (part of CDC) presented the program, which will conduct health interviews and exams in Clovis from early May to late June 2026, using the Clovis Civic Center. She requested a letter of support to enhance community trust. Commissioner Cassaus moved to approve, seconded by Commissioner Porter. After discussion noting that some commissioners were unfamiliar with the program and that NHANES was already scheduled to operate, the motion passed 5-1.

Key Outcomes

• The consent agenda (10 items) was approved unanimously.
• Michael Perkins was appointed to the Parks, Recreation and Beautification Committee as the District 1 representative.
• Phil Frazy (Curry County) and Hunter McClamour (District 2) were reappointed/appointed without opposition.
• A letter of support for NHANES was approved by a vote of 5-1.
• Future agenda items were announced, including reduced zoo admission, revised library policy, senior center, capital improvements, parks projects, EIB recommendations, and alcohol sales at the airport.