Roosevelt County Commission Meeting May 6 2025 Part II

The Roosevelt County Commission held a special meeting on May 6, 2025, primarily to discuss issues related to road maintenance and contract management for the Melrose Range, part of Cannon Air Force Base. The key procurement-related topic was the potential paving and maintenance of a critical access road currently in poor condition due to weather damage. The Air Force Base representatives requested the county's support to pave the road and discussed the possibility of incorporating the road into the Melrose Range contract (MAFER contract) to streamline maintenance responsibilities. They also addressed the complex issue of easements involving county and state land and the lengthy process required to transfer road maintenance responsibilities. Additionally, there was significant discussion about the allocation of gross receipts tax (GRT) revenues from construction contracts at the range, with concerns raised that Roosevelt County was not receiving its fair share, as contracts were reportedly signed in Clovis, leading to tax revenues going to Curry County or the city of Clovis instead. The commission expressed willingness to support efforts to correct the GRT allocation and to facilitate contract negotiations to ensure future revenues benefit Roosevelt County. No formal motions or votes were recorded during the meeting, but there was consensus on the need for further investigation and written agreements before proceeding with road paving and contract adjustments.