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Meeting Notice: Regular Meeting of the Governing Body, Tuesday February 17, 2026 – 6:00 p.m.

Tuesday, February 17, 2026, at 6:00 p.m.

Regular Meeting of the Cloudcroft Parks and Recreation Advisory Board 

  1. Call to Order
  2. Pledge of Allegiance

Pledge of Allegiance

“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.”

Salute to the Flag of New Mexico

“I salute the flag of the State of New Mexico, the Zia symbol of perfect friendship among united cultures.”

  1. Roll Call
  2. Approval of Minutes:
    1. Organizational and Regular Meeting of January 20, 2026
  3. Reports From Trustees
  4. Public In-put
  5. Department Updates:
    1. Update on Village of Cloudcroft Water Supply – J.J. Carrizal- Public Works Supervisor
    2. Library – Sandra Barr, Library Director
    3. Fire Dept. — Erich Wuersching, Fire Chief
    4. Planning & Zoning – Rick Donnelly, P&Z Chair
  6. Old Business:
    1. Discussion/Possible Action:
      1. Sale of Real Property Located at 1300 Paqua Owned by the Village of Cloudcroft to Debbie Tate
  7. New Business:
    1. Discussion/Possible Action: Designation of Pastor Larry Evans, Summit Christian Fellowship, as Chaplain for the Village of Cloudcroft Police Department
    2. Discussion/Possible Action: $1/hour Raises for:
      1. Joe Scarfa
      2. David Hunter
      3. Sandra Barr
    3. Discussion/Possible Action: Recommendations by CDM Smith for Scope of Work and Fee for Wastewater Plant – Chad Johnson
    4. Discussion/Possible Action: Appointment of Representative and Alternate to Serve on the Southeastern Regional Transportation Planning Organization (SERTPO)
    5. Discussion/Possible Action: Appointment of Board Member and Alternate to Serve on the Southeastern New Mexico Economic Development District Council of Governments
    6. Discussion/Possible Action: Appointment of Jessie Willett to Serve on the Parks and Recreation Board
    7. Discussion/Possible Action: Renewal of License Agreement with Cloudcroft Art Society
    8. Discussion/Possible Action: Renewal of License Agreement with Cloudcroft Art Workshops
    9. Discussion/Possible Action: Acceptance of Bid from Lincoln Welding & Fabrication for Elevation Park Kiosk Project as Recommended by the Parks & Recreation Board – Brianna Jonnes
    10. Discussion/Possible Action: Allocation of Lodger’s Tax Funds to Hire a Lodger’s Tax Administrator – Julie Bragg, Lodger’s Tax Committee Chair
    11. Discussion/Possible Action: Resolution No, 2026-06 a Resolution of the Governing Body for Approval to Allocate Lodger’s Tax Funds to the Cloudcroft Chamber of Commerce – Julie Bragg, Lodger’s Tax Committee Chair
    12. Discussion/Possible Action: Allocation of Lodger’s Tax Funding for a Village of Cloudcroft Tourism Landing Page – Julie Bragg, Lodger’s Tax Committee Chair
    13. Discussion/Possible Action: Resolution No. 2026-07 a Resolution Authorizing Project 25-J3069 With Grant Funding of $738.000, Between the Village of Cloudcroft and the New Mexico Department of Finance & Administration to Purchase and Equip a Motor Grader, Backhoe, Dump Truck and Maintenance Equipment and the Assignment of Authorized Officers and Agents
    14. Discussion/Possible Action: Resolution No. 2026-08 a Resolution Approving the 4th (Final) Quarter Financial Report for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2025, and Application to the Local Government Division of the New Mexico Department of Finance and Administration for the Approval Thereof
    15. Discussion/Possible Action: Acceptance of Water Trust Board Project No. WPF-6553, Water Storage, Conveyance and Delivery Project; Water Storage
  8. Closes Session: Discussion Subject to the Attorney-Client Privilege Pertaining to Threatened or Pending Litigation Regarding Chris Swanson in Which the Village of Cloudcroft is or may become a participant. §10-15-1.H.7, NMSA 1978.
  9. Discussion/Possible Action: Attorney-Client Privilege Pertaining to Threatened or Pending Litigation Regarding Chris Swanson in Which the Village of Cloudcroft is or may become a participant. §10-15-1.H.7, NMSA 1978
  10. Adjournment