Farmington City Council approves consent items, zoning change and 10-year pump contract

The Farmington City Council approved several routine and operational items and awarded a 10‑year on‑call contract for water and wastewater pump and motor repair at a regular meeting.

Council accepted the consent agenda by voice vote, 4–0. The items read into the record included approval of minutes for the regular meeting held Oct. 14, 2025; adoption of revised language for Farmington Electric Utility System Rule and Regulation No. 2; and two resolutions requesting time extensions from the New Mexico Department of Transportation for Phase 3 of the Foothills Drive Enhancement Project (Resolution Nos. 2025‑2015 and 2025‑2016, Local Government Road Fund control numbers L500575 and L500519). No member of the public asked for any consent item to be pulled for separate discussion.

The council also adopted a Planning & Zoning Commission recommendation (petition ZC25‑69) to change zoning from General Commercial to Mixed Use for 1.13 acres at 301 and 401 Airport Drive. The Planning & Zoning Commission had recommended approval by a 5–0 vote; the council approved the recommendation by voice vote, 4–0.

Mayor Deckett asked for approval of a slate of board appointments and reappointments. Council approved reappointments of Carl Winters and Brad Ballard to two‑year terms on the Administrative Review Board and reappointments of Jesse Whitaker and Stuart Logan to two‑year terms on the Public Utility Commission. The council also approved the appointment of Rachel Bartley (M and R Services) to a two‑year term on the Planning & Zoning Commission. The council voted 4–0 in favor of the appointments.

The meeting included a closed session on proposals for on‑call management and repair/replacement of water and wastewater pumps and motors “pursuant to section 10‑15‑26 and MSA 19 78,” after which procurement staff presented the solicitation results. Jennifer Roland said the opening was held Aug. 26; two offers were submitted and one vendor submitted a no‑bid. "The central purchasing department concurs with the recommendation from the evaluation committee to present the top evaluated firm, AG Solutions LLC, from Farmington, New Mexico to council for award consideration," Roland said. She added the award is contingent on execution of an agreement and that no offers qualified for an in‑state preference. Roland stated the contract term is 10 years.

A motion to award the contract to AG Solutions LLC carried on a voice vote. The council then adjourned by a 4–0 voice vote.

Votes at a glance:
- Consent agenda (Items 6–9: minutes; FEUS Rule & Regulation No. 2; Res. 2025‑2015 L500575; Res. 2025‑2016 L500519): approved, 4–0.
- Planning & Zoning recommendation ZC25‑69 (zone change, 301 & 401 Airport Drive, 1.13 acres): approved, 4–0 (P&Z vote 5–0).
- Appointments/Reappointments (Carl Winters, Brad Ballard to ARB; Rachel Bartley to P&Z; Jesse Whitaker, Stuart Logan to PUC): approved, 4–0.
- Contract award, RFP for on‑call pump/motor repair and replacement (recommended: AG Solutions LLC): approved, 4–0; award contingent on executed agreement.

No roll‑call vote tallies by individual member were recorded in the transcript; outcomes were announced by voice vote.