LAS CRUCES CITY COUNCIL
APRIL 2, 2007
The meeting was
called to order by Mayor Mattiace with all Council members present. There were
several proclamations and Certificates of Appreciation/Congratulations: The
Mesilla Valley Christian School boys' basketball team; the Mayfield High girls'
basketball team; the Las Cruces Chapter of the National Architectural Institute
celebration its 150th anniversary; a presentation by NMSU's Pi Kappa Phi project
called "Push America" and a presentation by the local construction industry on
the upcoming competition to benefit the hungry. Businesses competing will
submit constructions made entirely of canned food which will then be donated to
local charities. Citizens were encouraged by Public Works Department to be
alert and safe in and near the many construction sites in the City. The Council
presented a proclamation to the family of Sgt. Apuan, who died in the line of
duty in Iraq.
During the public discussion a citizen voiced concern that
there seem to be many out-of-town investors buying several homes in new
developments which are being rented rather than sold to new owners, thus causing
poor maintenance and possible crime in the neighborhoods. City Manager Moore
will research this issue and report back to the Council. Other concerns put
forth by members of the public included the need for planned swimming pools to
be completed before the hot summer days.
Council member Archuleta was congratulated on being named the top city council
member in New Mexico. All routine ordinances and resolutions were passed by the
Council. Of particular note were two loan applications to the New Mexico
Finance Authority for water projects: 1) for $5.7 million to construct a water
reclamation plant near the Foothills Landfill and 2) for $2.9 million to build a
water storage tank near Holman Road in East Mesa.
Nancy Phillips
LWV of Greater Las Cruces