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CITY OF TUCUMCARI

SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES

June 30, 2010

The Tucumcari City Commission met in a special meeting on Wednesday, June 30, 2010, at 9:07 a.m. in the City Commission Chambers. Members present constituting a quorum were Antonio Apodaca, Amiel Curnutt and Robert Lumpkin.

City staff members present were Mike Cherry, Assistant City Manager; Doug Powers, Community Development Director; and Christine Dougherty, City Clerk.

Mayor Pro Tem Apodaca led the group in the Pledge of Allegiance.

Roll Call

Mayor Pro Tem Apodaca asked for Roll Call:

Apodaca     Lumpkin     Sandoval     Curnutt     Witcher

Yes             Yes             No                 Yes           No

Consideration of Changes or Deletions to Agenda

There were no changes or deletions suggested for the agenda.

Items from Commissioners

Mayor Pro Tem Apodaca had no comments.

Commissioner Lumpkin had no comments.

Commissioner Curnutt had no comments.

Items From Citizens

Mayor Apodaca asked if anyone wished to address the Commission. Being none, the meeting continued.

Old Business

Commissioner Lumpkin made a motion to approve the transfer of Liquor License Number 2662, Wescot Inc. /Caravan Express. Commissioner Curnutt seconded the motion. Roll Call:

Lumpkin     Curnutt     Apodaca

Yes             Yes             Yes

New Business

Mr. Powers explained that an RFP was issued for engineering services at the Railroad Plaza. Five proposals were received and a committee of EDC, Mainstreet and City officials rated and ranked the proposals. The committee agreed that Wilson and Company’s proposal was the best.

Commissioner Lumpkin asked if local engineers were contacted and asked to submit proposals. Mr. Powers responded in the positive.

Mr. Apodaca asked if any out of state firms submitted bids. Mr. Powers responded that one proposal was received from Texas.

Commissioner Lumpkin made a motion to approve the engineering proposal from Wilson and Company for engineering services at the railroad plaza. Mr. Curnutt seconded the motion. Roll Call:

Curnutt     Apodaca     Lumpkin

Yes             Yes             Yes

Items From Commissioners

Mr. Lumpkin commented that he hopes the Sands Dorsey building can be taken care of soon. He stated that he would like to see the space be used for the public. Perhaps with a performance area and that the historical value honored.

Mr. Curnutt stated that he has been approached by downtown business owners that hoped a public restroom could be incorporated into the downtown revitalization.

Adjournment

Commissioner Lumpkin made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Commissioner Curnutt seconded the motion. Roll Call:

Curnutt     Apodaca     Lumpkin

Yes             Yes             Yes 

The meeting was adjourned at 9:20 a.m.

                                                                                ________________________________

                                                                                Antonio Apodaca, Mayor Pro Tem

ATTEST:

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Christine Dougherty, City Clerk