The Town of Silver City Town Council will hold a Public Hearing during its regular meeting at 6:00 p.m. on Monday, June 9, 2014, at the Grant County Administration Center, 1400 Hwy 180 East, Silver City, New Mexico. Note: the Council meeting was changed from June 10 at 6:00 pm to June 9 at 6:00 pm. The public is invited to attend. Action items on the agenda include: Approval of Minutes - May 27, 2014 Regular Meeting

Public Hearing:
A. Approval / Disapproval of a Request for a Final Plat Approval #SD 14-01: to allow a new manufactured home park to be created at 2180 32nd Street By-Pass. The applicant is Duane Rigg, of Rigg Properties, LLC., the property owner.

Unfinished Business:
A. Approval / Disapproval of Ordinance No. 1228: authorizing the issuance of the Town of Silver City, NM Gross Receipts Tax Improvement Revenue Notes, Series 2014 in two series in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $1,500,000 for the purpose to (1) finance acquisition and construction of certain capital improvements for the benefit of the Town and its residents, including but not limited to, public safety equipment and public recreation facilities, and (2) pay costs of issuance of the Series 2014 Notes.

B. Approval / Disapproval of Ordinance No. 1229: an Ordinance amending Town Ordinance No. 722 that was passed, adopted and approved by the governing body of the Town of Silver City, NM on August 30, 1984, relating to the imposition of fourth increment of Municipal Gross Receipts Tax.

C. Approval / Disapproval of Ordinance No. 1230: an Ordinance amending Chapter 16, Article II (Economic Development Plan), Sections 16-21, 16-68, 16-69 and 16-72 of the Town of Silver City Code of Ordinances.

New Business:
A. Approval / Disapproval of a Special Dispenser Permit Application and waiver of NMSA 1978 60-6B-10 of the prohibition of dispensing of alcoholic beverages within 300 feet of a church or school. Event information: Clay Poker Tournament Fundraiser at 315 N. Texas St. on July 26, 2014, from 3:00 pm to 10:00 pm. Sponsor of Event: Silver City Arts and Cultural District, License Holder: Snappy Mart #4, Owner name: W&N Enterprises, Inc., 206 N. Hudson St., Silver City, NM. License #0151.

B. Approval / Disapproval of a Special Dispenser Permit Application and waiver of NMSA 1978 60-6B-10 of the prohibition of dispensing of alcoholic beverages within 300 feet of a church or school. Event information: Clay Gala Fundraiser at 101 N. Cooper St. on July 31, 2014, from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm. Sponsor of Event: Silver City Arts and Cultural District. License Holder: Snappy Mart #4, Owner name: W&N Enterprises, Inc., 206 N. Hudson St., Silver City, NM. License #0151.

C. Approval / Disapproval of Resolution No. 2014-20: a Resolution adopting the 2016-2020 Infrastructure Capital Improvement Plan (ICIP).

D. Approval / Disapproval of Resolution No. 2014-21: authorizing the execution and delivery of a Local Government Planning Grant Agreement by and between the NM Finance Authority (the "Finance Authority") and the Town of Silver City (the "Grantee") in the amount of Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000) evidencing an obligation of the Grantee to utilize the grant amount solely for the purpose of financing the costs of a Water Conservation Plan.

E. Approval / Disapproval of Resolution No. 2014-22: participation in the Local Government Road Fund Program administered by the NM Department of Transportation.

F. Approval / Disapproval of Notice of Intent Ordinance No. 1232: an Ordinance approving the execution of a Memorandum of Understanding, the effect of which creates a long-term lease of the Silco Theater to the Corporation for Downtown Development, d/b/a Silver City MainStreet.

G. Approval / Disapproval of Notice of Intent Ordinance No. 1233: - an Ordinance amending Chapter 52 (Utilities), Article III (Water and Sewer Rates and Charges . . .), Section 52-94 (a) (Water deposit) and Section 52-100 (Bill for Illegally Used Services) of the Town of Silver City Municipal Code.

H. Approval / Disapproval of Bid #13/14-7: Vista de Plata Subdivision Phase 1B and sewer and water extensions.

I. Approval / Disapproval of Request for Proposal #13/14-2P: Municipal Refueling Station.

J. Approval / Disapproval of Endorsing Councilor Bettison's Candidacy for the Position of Treasurer of the New Mexico Municipal League Board of Directors.

Adjournment

If you have any questions regarding Public Hearing, Item A, the file may be reviewed at the Community Development Department during regular business hours (Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.), located on the second floor of the Washington Federal/City Hall Annex Building at 1203 N. Hudson St., or call 534-6348. Agendas are available prior to the meeting and may be obtained at City Hall, 101 W. Broadway and City Hall Annex, 1203 North Hudson, or on the Town's website, www.townofsilvercity.org. If you are an individual with a disability who needs a reader, amplifier, qualified sign language interpreter, or any other form of auxiliary aid service to attend or participate in the hearing or meeting, contact the Town Clerk at 534-6346 at least one week prior to the meeting or as soon as possible. Public documents, including the agenda and minutes, can be provided in various accessible formats. Please contact The Town Clerk if summary or other type of accessible format is needed.

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