Clovis City Commission Meeting – April 2, 2026

The Clovis City Commission met on April 2, 2026, at 5:15 p.m. to conduct regular business including multiple proclamations, employee recognitions, adoption of the FY25 audit, appointments to a public works committee, and approvals for hosting a state municipal league conference and increasing fireworks funding. Mayor Mike Morris presided.

Proclamations and Recognitions

• The commission issued proclamations declaring April 2026 as Month of the Military Child, Water Conservation Month, Alcohol Awareness Month, and Clovis Community College Month.
• Edward Spallione, Curry County DWI program manager, presented data on youth alcohol use and emphasized the need for data collection partnerships to inform policy and funding.
• Richard Hudson (Public Works) was recognized as Distinguished Supervisor of the Quarter, and Scott Kirk (Clovis Fire Department) as Distinguished Line Employee of the Quarter; both received commemorative clocks.

Consent Calendar

The following consent items were approved unanimously:

1. Resolution 3370-2026 – application for FY2027 NM Tourism Destination Forward grant for pedestrian infrastructure at Nedhock Park ($500,000 with $50,000 match).
2. Appointment of two citizen representatives to the Water Policy Advisory Committee.
3. Revised Clovis Carver Library Board Manual.
4. Allocation of $100,000 in LEDA funds for rail spur design at Clovis Industrial Park.
5. Application for Lowe's Community Impact Grant ($50,000) for veterans park upgrades.
6. Application for FY27 NM True Tourism Co-op Marketing Grant.
7. Task order with CDM Smith to evaluate wastewater impacts of the Racino development.

Discussion Items

• FY25 Audit Presentation: Farley Vinner of Hinkle Landers presented the audit results. The city received an unmodified (clean) opinion on financial statements and federal awards. One significant deficiency (non-material weakness) related to ARPA/CSLFRF funds was identified but already corrected. No federal or state audit findings. The commission unanimously approved Resolution 3369-2026 accepting the audit.
• Public Works Committee Appointment: Three applicants – Randy Rodriguez (reapplying), Hugo Hernandez, and Edward Spallione – sought the District 4 seat. After brief remarks from each, the commission elected Randy Rodriguez via ballot.
• Host NM Municipal League Conference: Marketing coordinator Kelli Holcomb requested approval to submit a bid for the annual conference in 2028 (preferred), 2029, or 2030. The event brings over 700 visitors and generates local economic impact. The commission approved the submission, including budget allocation.
• Fireworks Budget Increase: The commission approved a $20,000 increase (from $30,000 to $50,000) for the Smoke on the Water fireworks display to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the United States.
• Water Authority Board Report: Mayor Pro Tem Bryant reported on the March 26 meeting. Items included a zero-finding audit; renewal of a professional services agreement with Howe Water Science for peer review of water treatment plant design; approvals of easements for the Raw Water 2 phase; and a property purchase for Raw Water 1. Project updates: Texaco Lateral will be operational this summer; Raw Water 1A out to bid (due May 20); Raw Water 3 over 50% complete; water treatment plant pilot in operation since October/November 2025, with an additional two months added. The preferred brine disposal method is a Class I deep injection well, currently undergoing permitting with NMED and EPA; if unfeasible, alternatives will be pursued.

Key Outcomes

• Unanimous approval of FY25 audit (Resolution 3369-2026).
• Randy Rodriguez reappointed to the Public Works Committee.
• Authorized submission of application to host NM Municipal League Conference.
• Approved $20,000 budget increase for fireworks display.
• All consent and majority action items passed unanimously.