The Town of Hurley Regular Meeting took place Tuesday, July 10, 2018 at 5 p.m. Councilors Esther Gil, Freddie Rodriguez, and Mateo Madrid attended as well as Mayor Pro Tem Richard Maynes and Mayor Ed Stevens.

Public Input was first on the agenda and resident Shar Fisher asked council several questions, from how to report ordinance violations to where to obtain fill dirt. Stevens thanked Fisher for each of her concerns and asked for her information, so council could follow up with her personally.

Rory Barnes was next at the podium, voicing concerns about the water issues. Stevens thanked Barnes as well and said he would follow up.

James Gober then voiced concerns about litter and the over-mowing of the main ditch and runoff area.

No Hurley Pride committee representative was present to give its report this month.

The Town adopted Ordinance 14-C, a change in the regulations regarding the sale of alcoholic beverages. This refers to a request for the change from Priscilla Venegas of the Hurley Bar in May. The revision to the previous ordinance allows alcohol sales from noon until midnight on Sundays.

Next council passed an intent to adopt Ordinance 73-B which refers to the Regional Wastewater User Charge. As determined by the Regional Wastewater Project, the rates for Hurley residents will increase by approximately $2.70.

After approving the resolution associated with the fiscal year budget, council also approved the resolutions required by Community Development Block Grant application requirements. These resolutions are renewed annually and include the Fair Housing Policy and Anti-Displacement and Relocation Plan.

Blas Rodriguez reported the smart meter installation is underway with 237 meters upgraded at this time. Rodriguez would like to remind residents that the new meters will not be directly accessible. If there is a need to shut off the water and there is not a shutoff valve, please contact the maintenance department. There is no charge for this service.

Rodriguez also gave an update on the pool. Until a pool technician is able to fix the water flow issue the pool remains closed.

Charles Hubbard gave his first report as the Code Enforcement Officer. “I have inventoried the houses that need fixed and 20 are a priority. Two are fire properties,” he said. Hubbard hopes to begin the cleanup of the fire properties and continue work to address the abandoned property issue. “I’m currently putting together a system of notifications, fines, and follow-ups and will have that in place by the end of the month.”

Council did not have anything else to report but Mayor Stevens said he is still working on the property at the end of Cortez. The town has received the title and the deed transfer is in process. A resolution needs to be made at a future meeting to give an individual the authority to sign for the deed.

Stevens offered praise in closing, “I do want to say we should commend the fire department. We were in a flood alert and the volunteer group went through town to make sure the residents were safe.”

The next Regular Meeting for the Town of Hurley happens Tuesday, August 14, 2018 at 5 p.m.

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