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DEMING \u2013 The Deming City Council will meet at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 18, at City Hall, 1275 E. Pine St.<\/p>\n

The council agenda includes a proposed temporary moratorium involving the sale, assignment, transfer or other permanent disposition of city-owned water rights.<\/p>\n

Councilors are also scheduled to consider authorizing city staff to negotiate lease terms with American Magnesium for later City Council review. Other items include a proposed City of Deming organizational chart, adoption of a city code of ethics for the governing body and staff, and approval of opioid awareness and education through Desert Oasis.<\/p>\n

A public hearing is scheduled on an application involving the transfer of ownership and location of a liquor license for Plaza de Florida, LTD, doing business as Peppers Supermarket.<\/p>\n

The council is also expected to consider the acceptance of state road funds administered by the New Mexico Department of Transportation and a funding application to the New Mexico Interstate Stream Commission.<\/p>\n

The meeting will include a proclamation recognizing September as Attendance Awareness Month and a recognition of Thomas Caballero.<\/p>\n

Following open session, the council is expected to enter closed session to discuss limited personnel matters involving the assistant manager\u2019s contract.<\/p>\n

Public comment begins at 5 p.m., with sign-up available from 4:30 to 5 p.m. The meeting can also be viewed online through the City of Deming\u2019s GoToMeeting link.<\/p>\n

John Krehbiel – Bravo Mic Communications News – John@bravomic.com<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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