Memorial Building, Council Chambers 200 E 7th Street, Portales, New Mexico 88130

AGENDA TUESDAY, Jan 06, 2026, 5:30 pm
CALL TO ORDER – MAYOR/MAYOR PRO-TEM/COUNCILOR-AS-CHAIR
ROLL CALL – CITY CLERK:
INVOCATION, PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE, SALUTE TO THE FLAG OF NEW MEXICO:
APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
1. Regular Meeting December 16, 2025
PUBLIC COMMENT: The Public may address the Council on City Business during the public period. Comments are limited to three (3) minutes, unless the Mayor or a Councilor requests additional information.
All speakers must sign in at the beginning of the meeting. No more than six (6) speakers per topic are allowed. Time begins when the speaker addresses the Mayor and Council. When the three minutes have passed, the time keeper will announce “TIME.”

Public comment is for citizen input only. The Open Meetings Act prevents Council from responding to comments on topics not posted on the agenda. Speakers may be connected with the appropriate City department for assistance.

PRESENTATION/PROCLAMATION ITEMS:
1. Portales Fire Department Challenge Coin—T. Cathey, Chief PFD/EMS.
a) FF Tyler DeWitt

CONSENT AGENDA (The consent agenda is approved by a single motion. Any councilor may request that an item be removed from the consent agenda and considered separately, without discussion or vote.):
Governing Body Approval of the Mayor’s Appointments to Committees:

Public Works:
Gary Watkins
Ian Hillsman
Steve Davis
Mike Wooley
Ursula Parker
Sammy Standifer
Daniel Sanchez

The Planning and Zoning Committee:
Mavourneen Baca
Matt Christensen
Scott Davis
Curt Jaynes
Corey Cole
Dr. Kathie Good
Dylan Crandall

Finance Committee:
Veronica Cordova, Chair (City Council)
Rustin Self (RCCDC)
Mike Rackler
Chris Wood
Mike Miller
Doug Stone
(1 seat reserved for future announcement)

The Public Safety Committee:
Jessie Mowrer
Sharon Rowley
Christopher Williams
TJ Cathey
Bradley Mauldin – ENMU Chief
Gary Nuckols
Johnny Montiel
Janelle Combs
Antoinette Brezovsky
Daniel Boan
Veronica Cordova
Angie Smith

Library Board:
Meredith Eaton – President
Brandon Brooks – Vice President
Rosemary Hammond – Secretary
Gene Bundy – Member
Danielle Swopes – Member
Don Thomas – Member
Betty Williamson – Member
ICIP Committee:
Rustin Self
Veronica Cordova
Eldon Merrick

Recreation Committee:
Mike Rackler (City Council)
Jodi Diaz
Chris Moyer
Corey Cole (ENMU)
Eric Segovia
Dusty Nusser (Portales Schools)
Dina Ortega

The Water Advisory Committee:
Greg Privett
Eldon Merrick
Eric Segovia
Ursula Parker
Thomas DeWitt
(2 seats reserved for future announcement)

Cultural Affairs Committee:
Dina Ortega
EPCOG Representative:
Angie Smith
Alternate: Veronica Cordova

Armed Forces Committee:
Mike Davidson
Veronica Cordova
Scott Mitten

ACTION ITEMS:
MAYOR/COUNCIL—Mayor Davidson
1. Appointment of Mayor Pro-Tem.
CLERKS’ AND CITY MANAGER’S OFFICES—D. Swopes, City Clerk &/or S. Mitten, City Manager.
1. Consideration of Resolution 2026-01 Open Meetings Act and Annual Council Meeting Calendar. Must be
Approved Annually by New Mexico Statute, Reaffirming the City of Portales’s Support of the State’s Open
Meetings Act.
COMMUNITY SERVICES — K. McClellan, Director
GLOBAL PUBLIC HEARING — PLANNING & ZONING MATTERS
1. Consideration of the Planning and Zoning Commission’s Recommendation for Resolution No. PC 2025-2026-11
— Variance at 533 W. 14th Street.
Applicant: Heather and Jesus Herrera
2. Consideration of the Planning and Zoning Commission’s Recommendation for Resolution No. PC 2025-2026-12
— Special Use Permit at 105 N. Avenue I.
Applicant: Pano, AI
3. Consideration of the Planning and Zoning Commission’s Recommendation for Resolution No. PC 2025-2026-13
— Special Use Permit at 1608 S. Avenue D.
Applicant: Fraternal Order of Eagles, Aerie 3863
4. Consideration of the Planning and Zoning Commission’s Recommendation for Resolution No. PC 2025-2026-14
— Special Use Permit at 1809 S. Avenue D.
Applicant: Potter’s House Christian Fellowship Church of Portales
5. Consideration of the Planning and Zoning Commission’s Recommendation for Resolution No. PC 2025-2026-15
— Variance at 1019 N. Avenue A.
Applicant: Arnoldo Rivera
AIRPORT / ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT — K. McClellan, Director
1. Authorization to Explore “Through-the-Fence” Operations, Including Private Taxiway Access and a Potential
Long-Term Lease of the Airport Residence.
DISCUSSION ITEMS:
CITY MANAGER REPORT:
CITY OF PORTALES STAFF REPORTS:
b. Finance Department
c. Public Works Department
d. Human Resources
e. Fire Department
f.Police Department
g. Community Services Department
h. Public Library
i. City Clerk
COUNCILOR COMMENTS:
MAYOR’S COMMENTS:
EXECUTIVE SESSION—M. Davidson, Mayor.
1. Action to Convene in Closed Session Pursuant to Section 10-15-1(H)(2) NMSA 1978 to Discuss Limited
Personnel Matters.
a) Action to Reconvene in Open Session.
b) Possible Action as a Result of the Closed Session.
ADJOURNMENT:
This is to certify that a copy of this Agenda was posted on the City’s website and the bulletin board in front of the City Hall Building by 5:00 p.m. Friday, January 2, 2026, following Open Meetings Act (OMA) NMSA 1978, Sections 10-15-1 to 10-15-4 requirements.
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Danielle Swopes, City Clerk, or Melissa Carrillo, Deputy City Clerk
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