The meeting convened with Mayor Thomas E. Jennings presiding and Councilors Anaya, Callaway, Magee, Nickoloff, Romero, Stahl and Stubbs present. Councilors Collins, Courts and Maples were absent.

Notice of this meeting was given to the public in compliance with Sections 10-15-1 through 10-15-4 NMSA 1978 and Resolution 2289.

Councilor Callaway moved to approve the agenda as presented. Councilor Stahl was the second. Voice vote was unanimous and the motion carried.

PUBLIC HEARING ITEM

Ordinance 1308 - Municipal Judge Compensation Councilor Callaway moved to approve Ordinance 1308. Councilor Stubbs was the second.

Councilor Collins present at this time.

Voice vote was unanimous and the motion carried.

REGULAR ITEMS

BID No. 82-B-98 - Asbestos Containing Material Removal, 400 Block N. Main Councilor Callaway moved that the bid be awarded to GWC Construction, Lovington, NM for $12,310.00. Voice vote was unanimous and the motion carried.

Proposed Ordinance - City/County Economic Development Councilor Stubbs moved to advertise for public hearing at the April, 1998 City Council Meeting. Councilor Callaway was the second. Voice vote was unanimous and the motion carried.

Councilor Courts present at this time.

Resolution 2401 - Mid-Year Budget for Fiscal Year 1998 Councilor Stubbs moved

Councilor Magee called for the question. Councilor Callaway was the second. Voice vote was eight in favor and one opposed. Councilor Courts was opposed and the motion carried. Councilor Nickoloff moved to approve Resolution 2401. Councilor Callaway was the second. Voice vote was five in favor and four opposed. Councilors Courts, Magee, Romero and Collins were opposed and the motion carried.

Meeting adjourned at 5:24 p.m.

Approved on this 12th Day of March, 1998

(CITY SEAL)

BILL B. OWEN, Mayor

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