On the agenda: Raton September 8, 2026 — Data Center (Sep 8)

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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR RATON CITY COMMISSION
MEETING HELD ON TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2026 AT 6 PM

CALL TO ORDER:

Mayor Pro-tem Mark Honeyfield called the meeting of the Raton City Commission
to order at 6:00 p.m.

ROLL CALL/ATTENDANCE:

Answering roll call was: Mayor Pro-tem Mark Honeyfield Commissioners: Dan
Campbell and Sally Hoger. Mayor Lori Chatterley and Commissioner Linde’
Schuster were absent. Also present were City Manager Neil Segotta, City Clerk
Desire’e Trujillo, Public Works Director Jason Phillips, Economic Advisor Anne
Theis, Director of Community and Economic Development Synthia Molina, and 11
visitors.

MAYOR PRO-TEM HONEYFIELD LED EVERYONE IN THE PLEDGE
OF ALLEGIANCE:

Recognition of Visitors, Citizen _of the Month and/or Presentation of
Proclamation, Service Award, Congratulations, Condolences, Holiday
Schedules and City/Municipal events.

e Next Regular Commission Meeting Tuesday, September 22, 2026 at
6:00 p.m.

Items from Citizens Present:

Danielle Archuleta and several others spoke about the September 19"" Recovery and
Remembrance event that will be held at the Raton Convention Center. They
encouraged all citizens to attend. There will be free shirts and food for the first 100
people to arrive. There will also be Helping Hands artwork, vendor booths and a
food vendor. No action was taken.

Economic Development Advisor Ann Theis spoke about the September 29"-30"
Raton Regional Economic Development Summit that will be held at the Raton
Convention Center. She encouraged all citizens to attend. They will be focusing on
Building the Conditions for Rural Prosperity and Workforce and Employers —
Turning Community Capacity into Opportunity. No action was taken.

Action Items/Public__Hearings/Ordinances/Resolutions/__City _Manager’s
Report-The City Commission may discuss and/or take actions on the following
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A. DELIBERATE AND ACT on Approval of the August 20, 2026 Special
Meeting Minutes and the August 20, 2026 Regular Meeting Minutes

After a brief discussion, a motion was made by Commissioner Dan Campbell
to approve the August 20, 2026 Special Meeting Minutes and the August 20,

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2026 Regular Meeting Minutes with a few minor corrections. The motion was
seconded by Commissioner Sally Hoger and carried 3-0 with all voting “aye”.

. DELIBERATE AND ACT on Event Form for the GrowRaton Farmers
Market on September 28" on Historic I“ Street

City Manager Neil Segotta stated that this is an event form for the GrowRaton
Farmers Market to be held on Monday, September 28". He noted that all of
the required documents are in order and he recommended approval.
GrowRaton Vice President, Brandy Dietz was present and she stated that due
to the high volume of traffic and people that attended the previous Farmers
Market she is requesting a road closure on 1 Street between Cook Avenue
and Park Avenue. She noted that they are set up to accept EBT and WIC
benefits. A motion was made by Commissioner Dan Campbell to approve the
Event Form for the GrowRaton Farmers Market on September 28" on Historic
1* Street. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Sally Hoger and
carried 3-0 with all voting “aye”.

. DELIBERATE AND ACT on Third Annual Renewal of New Hope Family
Counseling Subcontract Agreement for Restorative Justice Services

City Manager Neil Segotta stated that this is the third annual renewal of the
New Hope Family Counseling subcontract agreement. This is part of the JJAC
program and it is the final renewal for this current contract. The grant is for
the total amount of $76,000. This agreement is to support a continuum of
graduated sanction and alternative to detention services to juvenile offenders
and youth at risk of involvement in the Juvenile Justice system. City of Raton
Continuum Coordinator, Danielle Archuleta stated that the agreement needed
to be changed to (RAIN) Regional Agency Intervention Network instead of
New Hope Family Counseling. A motion was made by Commissioner Sally
Hoger to approve the Third Annual Restorative Justice Services Subcontract
Agreement amending the contract to (RAIN) Regional Agency Intervention
Network Learning instead of New Hope Family Counseling. The motion was
seconded by Commissioner Dan Campbell and carried 3-0 with all voting
“aye”. It was then brought to the Commission’s attention by City of Raton
Continuum Coordinator, Danielle Archuleta that she was mistaken and the
Subcontract Agreement was in fact supposed to be with New Hope Family
Counseling. A motion was then made by Commissioner Dan Campbell to
rescind the previous action made and place the item back on the agenda for
approval as originally stated with New Hope Family Counseling. The motion
was seconded by Commissioner Sally Hoger and carried 3-0 with all voting
“aye”. A motion was then made by Commissioner Dan Campbell to approve
the Third Annual Renewal of New Hope Family Counseling Subcontract
Agreement for Restorative Justice Services. The motion was seconded by
Commissioner Sally Hoger and carried 3-0 with all voting “aye”.

. DELIBERATE AND ACT on Third Annual Renewal of Youth Heartline
Subcontract Agreement for Direct Youth Services

City Manager Neil Segotta stated that this is the third annual renewal of the
Youth Heartline subcontract agreement. This is part of the JJAC program and
it is the final renewal for this current contract. This agreement is to support an
alternative to detention services to juvenile offenders and youth at risk of

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involvement in the Juvenile Justice system with direct youth services, Girls
Circle and Boys Council. The grant is for the total amount of $93,800. A
motion was made by Commissioner Dan Campbell to approve the Third
Annual Renewal of Youth Heartline Subcontract Agreement for Direct Youth
Services. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Dan Campbell and
carried 3-0 with all voting “aye”.

DELIBERATE AND ACT on (RAIN) Regional Agency Intervention
Network Learning Lab Proposal and Award of Subcontract

City Manager Neil Segotta stated that this is an agreement asking the City of
Raton to subcontract with RAIN to operate a youth services Learning Lab
under CYFD funding. It provides up to $59,400 for FY27 and requires RAIN
to deliver services, trained staff, records, referrals, data, monthly invoices, and
compliance with CYFD regulations. He noted that the City of Raton will
oversee compliance through the Continuum/JJAC Coordinator, and both
parties must meet reporting, match-funding, and budgetary requirements. A
motion was made by Commissioner Sally Hoger to approve the (RAIN)
Regional Agency Intervention Network Learning Lab Proposal and Award of
Subcontract. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Dan Campbell and
carried 3-0 with all voting “aye”.

DELIBERATE AND ACT on Resolution 2026-45: Authorizing and
Approving Submission of a Completed Application for Financial Assistance
and Project Approval to NM Finance Authority

City Manager Neil Segotta stated that this is a resolution from the RPS Board
requesting authorization to submit a completed application for financial
assistance from NM Finance Authority. Raton Public Service Co. intends to
use the financing to complete the new warehouse and purchase an Altec
double-bucket truck. He noted that the approval would also free up capital
funds to begin the mitigation work on the Burro Canyon right-of-way. He also
noted that this would be the first of many actions to be brought before the
Commission to complete the application process. A motion was made by
Commissioner Dan Campbell to approve Resolution 2026-45: Authorizing
and Approving Submission of a Completed Application for Financial
Assistance and Project Approval to NM Finance Authority. The motion was
seconded by Commissioner Sally Hoger and carried 3-0 with all voting “aye”.

DELIBERATE AND ACT on Resolution 2026-46: A Resolution of the
Governing Body of City of Raton Declaring Its Official Intent to Reimburse
Itself with the Proceeds of a Future Tax-Exempt Borrowing for Capital
Expenditures Paid to Finance the Remaining Portion of Construction of
Raton Public Service Warehouse; Identifying that Capital Expenditures and
the Funds to be Used For Such Payment; and Providing Certain Other
Matters in Connection Therewith

City Manager Neil Segotta stated that this resolution declares the City of
Raton's intent to reimburse itself from future tax-exempt bond proceeds up to
$218,436.75 for costs to complete the RPS Warehouse, currently being funded
through the RPS Capital Fund. Federal tax rules require this declaration before
most project costs are incurred. He noted that this is a procedural step, not a
borrowing commitment. It preserves the City's option to finance the costs tax-

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exemption at a later date. A motion was made by Commissioner Sally Hoger
to approve Resolution 2026-46: A Resolution of the Governing Body of City
of Raton Declaring Its Official Intent to Reimburse Itself with the Proceeds of
a Future Tax-Exempt Borrowing for Capital Expenditures Paid to Finance the
Remaining Portion of Construction of Raton Public Service Warehouse;
Identifying that Capital Expenditures and the Funds to be Used For Such
Payment; and Providing Certain Other Matters in Connection Therewith. The
motion was seconded by Commissioner Dan Campbell and carried 3-0 with
all voting “aye”.

DELIBERATE AND ACT on Code 3 Proposal for Fire Station Alerting
Systems at Stations 1 & 2 for the Raton Fire Department Utilizing State
Price Agreement No. 10-00000-20-00048

City Manager Neil Segotta stated that this is a request to use Fire Protection
Funds for the purchase of Fire Station alerting systems for Stations 1 & 2 from
Code 3 Services in the amount of $11 ,980.40. He noted that this will bring us
into compliance with the state monitoring system. A motion was made by
Commissioner Dan Campbell to approve the Code 3 Proposal for Fire Station
Alerting Systems at Stations 1 & 2 for the Raton Fire Department Utilizing
State Price Agreement No. 10-00000-20-00048. The motion was seconded by
Commissioner Sally Hoger and carried 3-0 with all voting “aye”.

DELIBERATE AND ACT on Code 3 Proposal for 7 Kenwood Viking 8000
Base Stations for the Raton Fire Department Utilizing State Price
Agreement No. 10-00000-20-00048

City Manager Neil Segotta stated that this is a request to use Fire Protection
Funds for the purchase of seven (7) Kenwood Viking 8000 base stations from
Code 3 Services in the amount of $63,144.39. He noted that this will bring us
into compliance with the state monitoring system. A motion was made by
Commissioner Dan Campbell to approve the Code 3 Proposal for 7 Kenwood
Viking 8000 Base Stations for the Raton Fire Department Utilizing State Price
Agreement No. 10-00000-20-00048. The motion was seconded by
Commissioner Sally Hoger and carried 3-0 with all voting “aye”.

DELIBERATE AND ACT on Code 3 Proposal for 14 Kenwood Viking 8000
Mobile Radios for the Raton Fire Department Utilizing State Price
Agreement No. 10-00000-20-00048

City Manager Neil Segotta stated that this is a request to use Fire Protection
Funds for the purchase of fourteen (14) Kenwood Viking 8000 mobile radios
from Code 3 Services in the amount of $109,394.10. He noted that this will
bring us into compliance with the state monitoring system. A motion was
made by Commissioner Dan Campbell to approve the Code 3 Proposal for 14
Kenwood Viking 8000 Mobile Radios for the Raton Fire Department Utilizing
State Price Agreement No. 10-00000-20-00048. The motion was seconded by
Commissioner Sally Hoger and carried 3-0 with all voting “aye”.

MINUTES OF THE REGULAR RATON CITY COMMISSION
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K. DELIBERATE AND ACT on Recommendation of Award for the
Dangerous Building Demolition Project at 1010 S. 2" Street and 220 N. 4
Street

City Manager Neil Segotta stated that this is a recommendation of award for a
dangerous building demolition on properties located at 1010 S. 24 St, the
Spanish Bungalows, and a burned out residence at 220 N 4" St. Mosark, LLC
was the low bidder at a cost of $150,000 excluding NMGRT. The total cost
including NMGRT is $163,012.50. Due to the 220 N. 4" Street property not
being owned by the City of Raton, there was discussion about placing a lien
on the property after the demolition is complete. A motion was made by
Commissioner Dan Campbell to approve the Recommendation of Award for
the Dangerous Building Demolition Project at 1010 S. 2" Street and 220 N.
4" Street. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Sally Hoger and
carried 3-0 with all voting “aye”.

L. DELIBERATE AND ACT on Resolution 2026-47: Participation in the
Transportation Project Fund Program Administered by the NM Department
of Transportation for the Downtown Raton Infrastructure Project Phase II

City Manager Neil Segotta stated that this is for the participation in the
Transportation Project Fund program (TPF), for the amount of $1,000,000
with a City of Raton match of $50,000. After some discussion about the
projects details, a motion was made by Commissioner Dan Campbell to
approve Resolution 2026-47: Participation in the Transportation Project Fund
Program Administered by the NM Department of Transportation for the
Downtown Raton Infrastructure Project Phase IJ. The motion was seconded
by Commissioner Sally Hoger and carried 3-0 with all voting “aye”.

M. CITY MANAGER REPORT

¢ City Manager Segotta reported he attended the NUML annual
conference in Las Cruces and some of the topics discussed were AI in
municipal settings, Data Centers, and getting dignity back into
government.

e City Manager Segotta reported the new recreation area in Roundhouse
Park is complete with a "Pirate Ship" themed playground that is
equipped with ADA features and workout equipment along the
walking trail.

e City Manager Segotta reported we had our fourth fire of the season in
the Sugarite Canyon State Park area, the SW3 fire. He stated that the
maintenance on the fire was being performed by units out of
Colorado.

e City Manager Segotta reported the RPS Board members and the City
Commission attended a presentation from Sustainability Partners and
Energy Systems Group, to discuss possible power generation and
other options due to the current contract expiring in 2030.

e City Manager Segotta thanked Raton Mainstreet for all their efforts
this past weekend putting on the Gate City Music Festival.

e Commissioner Hoger reported she provided Mayor Chatterley with a
Data Center Moratorium for review.

MINUTES OF THE REGULAR RATON CITY COMMISSION
MEETING HELD ON TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2026 (Cont.)

VI. ADJOURNMENT:
cr Y OF RATON

Lori Chatterley, Mayor

The meeting adjourned at 7:06 p.m.

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