| 2025-10-06 | Meeting Minutes
October Meeting Minutes | Click to View Document |
The Southwest Quay Soil & Water Conservation District held its regular meeting on October 6th, 2025, with Chair Kole Tatum calling the meeting to order both in person and via Teams. Supervisors present included Kole Tatum, Kandy Hutchins, Bobby Lee, Clyde Moon, Preston Downey, and Lisa Runyan. Others in attendance were Lynnae Abarca, LaKenley Young, Miles Mitchell, Ryan Lenz, and Marco Lueras. The agenda and previous meeting minutes were both approved unanimously. Partner reports were presented by Relissa Nials (NRCS), Miles Mitchell (NMDA), and Ryan Lenz (Playa Lake). The board approved Jerry Sours’ signed contract, and Kandy provided updates from the state NMACD.
Under old business, Marco led discussion on the Sentinel Landscape project, while Lynnae presented quarterly grant reports, updates on producer projects, and progress on the Legacy coloring book grant. It was noted that the district did not receive the Outdoor Equity Grant for the Envirothon. The board approved allowing Lynnae to purchase advertising materials as needed within the budget, and Lydick Engineering was approved to complete the land surveying for the Capital Outlay project. It was also decided that Jovani would represent the board at the state NMACD event.
In new business, the board discussed pursuing an RCPP collaboration with neighboring districts, which was tabled for later consideration. Technical Assistant wages were reviewed, and the board approved a $20 per hour rate for LaKenley. Lynnae presented the financial report, and the board approved payment of bills—with adjustments to Sacred Heart and exclusion of McAlister Substation—along with budget adjustments, the quarterly report, and related resolutions. The board also approved registration for those wishing to attend the NM Infrastructure Finance Conference.
The next meeting was scheduled for November 3rd, 2025, and the meeting was adjourned. Additional updates included Lynnae and Jovani attending the Eastern New Mexico Sentinel Landscape partners meeting on September 23rd, Kole completing continuing education for drilling, Bobby attending a Horse Breeders Board Meeting in Albuquerque on October 2nd, and Lynnae participating in the Small Local Public Body Forum via Teams on September 10th. |
