Tuesday, January 9, 2026, at 6:00 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER:
Mayor Gerald Wiley called the Special Meeting to Order at 6:01 p.m. and called for the PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE and SALUTE TO THE FLAG Of THE STATE Of NEW MEXICO.
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.”
ROLL CALL:
were approved by all Trustees present.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
Mayor Wiley called for a motion to approve the agenda of the Special Meeting of January 9, 2026. Trustee Hamilton made a motion to approve the agenda, Trustee Hardwick seconded the motion and upon a roll call vote of all voting “aye” the motion passed.
DEPARTMENT UPDATE:
J.J. Carrizal-· Public Works Supervisor, updated the Governing Body of the low water supply levels due to low water production and high usage by residents and tourists during the holiday. J.J. reminded the Governing Body that the Village was still in Level 3 Restrictions and that water was currently being hauled in by Oasis Inc. with funding provided by a grant currently in place.
NEW BUSINESS:
- Discussion/ Possible Action to hire Jini S. Turri as Village Clerk/Treasurer, Effective January 20, 2026, with Salary of $75,000 per year. – Trustee Willett made a motion to approve the hire, Trustee Hamilton seconded the motion and upon a roll call vote of all voting “aye” the motion passed.
- Discussion/ Possible Action to hire Roger Schoolcraft as Village Police Chief, Effective January 20, 2026, with Salary of $85,000 per year. – Trustee Hamilton made a motion to approve the hire, Trustee Hardwick seconded the motion and upon a roll call vote of all voting “aye” the motion passed.
- Discussion/ Possible Action – Resolution 2026.01: Adopt Agreement SAP 25-J4222 – Reauthorization of $893,149.50 for WWTP System Improvements – Trustee Hamilton made a motion to approve the resolution Trustee McCoy seconded the motion and upon a roll call vote of all voting “aye” the motion passed.
- 4. Discussion/ Possible Action – Resolution 2026.02: Adopt Agreement SAP 25- J4223- Reauthorization of $111,730.25 for WWTP Property Purchase- Trustee McCoy made a motion to approve the resolution, Trustee Willett seconded the motion and upon a roll call vote of all voting “aye” the motion passed.
- Discussion/ Possible Action – Resolution 2026.03: Adopt Agreement SAP 25- J4224 – Reauthorization of $436,882.33 for WWTP System Improvements Trustee Willett made a motion to approve the resolution, Trustee McCoy seconded the motion and upon a roll call vote of all voting “aye” the motion passed.
- Discussion/ Possible Action – Resolution 2026.04: Adopt Agreement SAP 25-J4225 Reauthorization of $209,580.44 for WWTP Fan Press & Generator- Trustee Hamilton made a motion to approve the resolution, Trustee McCoy seconded the motion and upon a roll call vote of all voting “aye” the motion passed.
- Discussion/ Possible Action – Resolution 2026.05: Adopt Agreement SAP 24-12408 New Agreement of $750,000.00 for WWTP Fan Press & Generator- Trustee Hamilton made a motion to approve the resolution, Trustee Willett seconded the motion and upon a roll call vote of all voting “aye” the motion passed.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business to come before the Governing Body, Mayor Geral Wiley adjourned the special meeting at 7:34 p.m.
Minutes were passed and approved on this 20thday of January, 2026.