​MSgtChez (2 days ago):
Good evening Sports fans! The City Commission meeting will start at 6:30 pm
MSgtChez (2 days ago):
If you want to see the Agenda and Agenda book for tonights meeting, it's at this link:http://alamogordonm.boardsync.com/Web/Player.aspx?id=365&key=-1&mod=-1&mk=-1&nov=0
MSgtChez (2 days ago):
Couple of hot items on the agenda tonight, #9 is the $15,000.00 bonus for Dr Straface, the Interim City Manager that resigned over making unauthorized changes to the the Family Fun Center RFP...
MSgtChez (2 days ago):
#10 is the Family Fun Center bids themselves based on the correct instructions by the commission...
MSgtChez (2 days ago):
And #11 is ANOTHER water bill lein that will likely be waived by the commission. The question there is how many of these bill does the city atty's office mess up and require the commission to drop the lien per year? And how much is it costing the city in wasted efforts, and lost money?
MSgtChez (2 days ago):
All of the commission is here, we'll get started in about 30 sec
MSgtChez (2 days ago):
What's awesome about this is that these kids are so young and did so well! I don't even remember when I was that young!
MSgtChez (2 days ago):
Now for a presentation to the outgoing Financial director LeAnn Nichols
MSgtChez (2 days ago):
Here's a quick pan of our audience before the Family Fun center issue ends and everyone leaves...
MSgtChez (2 days ago):
Looks like quite a few folks were here for the two presentations. Here's another pan while we're listening to the city managers report...
MSgtChez (2 days ago):
This is about the $15,000.00 bonus to Dr Straface
MSgtChez (2 days ago):
And the commission has tabled his bonus for now. We're now going into the discussion about the Fmaily Fun Center
rjmerrick (2 days ago):
Did I hear Nadia say Straface was their employee and it is their decision to what to pay him?
rjmerrick (2 days ago):
Last I checked it will still be taxpayer money that pays the bonus
MSgtChez (2 days ago):
Rich, your right, but the contract is specific. If they do what is required i won't care
rjmerrick (2 days ago):
I hear you on the contract up to 15,000 could mean 0 when he went against the commissions wishes IMHO that threw it all out the window
MSgtChez (2 days ago):
I wouldn't penalize him for the last thing that he did. He was with us for a long time and did some great things. THe problem is when the commission ignores it's own contracts and does whatever they want.
rjmerrick (2 days ago):
Gotcha on that and I get exactly what you are saying
MSgtChez (2 days ago):
rjmerrick (2 days ago):
HOORAH Susan way to go
MSgtChez (2 days ago):
rjmerrick (1 days ago):
NO NO Erica
MSgtChez (1 days ago):
I disagree. A committe of citizens that can tear this apart would show that the city is open to the concept. THe tirck would be to get unbiased opinions
MSgtChez (1 days ago):
As expected the motion went to White Sands
MSgtChez (1 days ago):
The commission voted 7-0 for white sands construction
rjmerrick (1 days ago):
At least it is moving forward
MSgtChez (1 days ago):
And we're adjourned into exec session Good night all

 The Big Basin Chat

MSgtChez (13 hours ago):
And we're about to go live with our new setup!
jcurtman (13 hours ago):
Awesome!
MSgtChez (13 hours ago):
Mr Jesse Carr giving a presentation on the Senior Center Events
MSgtChez (13 hours ago):
If you wish to see tonight's agenda or view the city's feed instead of mine (i.e. without my chat), go to this link:http://alamogordonm.boardsync.com/Web/Player.aspx?id=401&key=-1&mod=-1&mk=-1&nov=0
MSgtChez (13 hours ago):
Is anyone online besides Jason? Please log in and say hi!
MSgtChez (13 hours ago):
Please see our sponsor list in this view. I personally endorse each one! Also note the bottom right ad for my new weekend radio show on thebigbasin.com, Saturday mornings @ 9am!
MSgtChez (13 hours ago):
And for those who wish to directly contact our commissioners about issues that concern you, please find their contact info at this link:http://ci.alamogordo.nm.us/Government/commission.htm
MSgtChez (13 hours ago):
Commissioner Sikes is absent tonight. I had heard that she might be late due to some kind of appt, but she hasn't arrived yet.
MSgtChez (13 hours ago):
We're on Item #11: Consider, and act upon, the first publication of Ordinance No. 1520, authorizing the execution of a Loan Agreement and Intercept Agreement by and between the City of Alamogordo and the New Mexico Finance Authority (NMFA) for the principal amount of $2,710,000 for refinancing of the Joint Water & Sewer Bonds, Series 2005. (LeeAnn Nichols, Finance Director)
MSgtChez (13 hours ago):
#14. Consider, and act upon, Resolution No. 2016-22 approving a Grant Agreement between the City of Alamogordo and the New Mexico Environment Department for Capital Appropriation Project No. 15-1143-STB-RET in the amount of $4,000,000 to plan, design, and construct a desalination treatment facility and brackish water supply system for the City of Alamogordo. (Brian Cesar, Public Works Director) (Roll Call Vote required)
MSgtChez (12 hours ago):
#15. Consider and act upon Resolution 2016-23 to authorize the donation of surplus property to Otero County (recycling baler). (Stephen Thies, City Attorney) (Roll Call Vote required)
MSgtChez (12 hours ago):
Here's the quickest way to jinx this meeting: Wow we're really doing well tonight. Things seem to be going quickly. At this rate we'll be done by 8:30...
MSgtChez (12 hours ago):
Also, I just noted that the commission will be RECESSING into Exec session to discuss: 21. Recess into Executive Session in compliance with Section 10-15-1(H), NMSA 1978 (as amended), to discuss: limited personnel issues (City Manager applications), limited personnel issues (George Straface bonus), threatened or pending litigation (Wendy Irby vs. City of Alamogordo), and purchase, acquisition or disposal of real property (lease of property at 401 Fairgrounds Road).
MSgtChez (12 hours ago):
There's a couple of hot button issues here and I will be hanging around to see what they do.
MSgtChez (12 hours ago):
Now we're on #16. Consider, and act upon, first publication of Ordinance No. 1518 amending section 5-01-035 of the City Code concerning alcoholic beverage dispenser's licenses. (Stephen Thies, City Attorney)
MSgtChez (12 hours ago):
Now for a quick pan of the small crowd tonight while I pay a few bills... 
MSgtChez (12 hours ago):
I believe the Mr Rich Merrick will be commenting on this issue. He's been watching these traffic codes very closely and has schooled the city atty, Stephen Thies, before on this... 
MSgtChez (12 hours ago):
BTW, This is item #17. Consider, and act upon, the first publication of Ordinance No. 1519 amending certain sections of the Uniform Traffic Ordinance (UTO) regarding Off-Highway vehicles. (Stephen Thies, City Attorney)
MSgtChez (12 hours ago):
And now Rich Merrick
MSgtChez (12 hours ago):
I always enjoy watching the city atty when Rich is schooling him... 
MSgtChez (12 hours ago):
Once again, Stephen got schooled. The commission is going to probably table this so they can look at it more and the atty can get his act together...
MSgtChez (12 hours ago):
OK, seems they're going to modify it right now, in accordance with Rich's comments.
MSgtChez (12 hours ago):
Passed 6-0
MSgtChez (12 hours ago):
#18. Consider, and act upon, a request on an offer from Tommie Herrell to purchase a 3.76 acre tract from the City located at 2101 Puerto Rico Avenue. (Stephen Thies, City Attorney)
MSgtChez (12 hours ago):
Sorry about the earthquake. I was trying to get the pic to show the map, but it's too washed out.
MSgtChez (12 hours ago):
Commissioners Martin & Turnbull don't want to sell it a HUGE loss.
MSgtChez (12 hours ago):
19. Consider, and act upon, the drafting of an ordinance for establishing a White Sands Blvd. Beautification Advisory Committee. (Pamela Lee, Planning & Zoning Commission Chairperson)
MSgtChez (12 hours ago):
We are now recessing for: 21. Recess into Executive Session in compliance with Section 10-15-1(H), NMSA 1978 (as amended), to discuss: limited personnel issues (City Manager applications), limited personnel issues (George Straface bonus), threatened or pending litigation (Wendy Irby vs. City of Alamogordo), and purchase, acquisition or disposal of real property (lease of property at 401 Fairgrounds Road).
MSgtChez (12 hours ago):
I will be hanging arund to see and webacst the results from this exec session.
MSgtChez (12 hours ago):
We are in recess.
MSgtChez (11 hours ago):
we're back!
MSgtChez (10 hours ago):
The commission has wittled the manager list from 59-19-7. they will now interview those 7. And we're adjourned. Good night all!