Airport Advisory Commission
Regular MeetingRoswell, NM · October 17, 2019
Minutes
Regular Meeting of the Airport Advisory Commission
Held in the Conference Room at the RAC – 1 Jerry Smith Circle
Thursday, October 17, 2019, at 10:00 a.m.
Notice of this meeting given to the public in compliance with Section 10-15-1 through 10-15-4 NMSA
1978 and Resolution 19-37.
ROLL CALL
2. The meeting convened at 10:00 a.m. with Chair Kintigh presiding, Vice-Chair Armstrong,
Commissioners Burress, and Kunkel being present, with Commissioner Coll being absent.
City Councilors present: Judy Stubbs
Staff present: Juan Fuentes, Aaron Holloman, Scott Stark, Mark Bleth, Kevin Dillion, Trent Moore,
Steven Martinez, and Evangelina Guerrero
Guests present: Tim Archibeque, Michael Garcia, Larry Connolly, Randy Phelps, Lisa Dunlap, Jon
Hitchcock, Mike Espino, Cristina Arnold, Larry Skains, and Mike Dikun
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
3. Commissioner Kunkel moved to approve the Thursday, October 17, 2019, Airport Advisory
Commission agenda. Commissioner Burress was the second. A voice vote was 4-0, and the motion
passed, with Commissioner Coll being absent.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
4. Vice-Chair Armstrong moved to approve the Thursday, September 19, 2019, Airport Advisory
Commission minutes. Commissioner Burress was the second. A voice vote was 4-0, and the motion
passed, with Commissioner Coll being absent.
NON-ACTION ITEMS
5. Air Center Director Status Report Update (new tenants, significant developments, new or renewed
leases, etc., status of Air Service consultant RFP) – Scott Stark, Air Center Director, and Mark Bleth,
Air Center Manager, discussed the following: STEM event, Mitsubishi MRJ90, Honda flight testing,
SCASDP Grant, Denver International Airport, United flight, Café, MRO Dallas, TX April 28-30, 2020,
Mistic Lease Agreement, Draken International, Water Tower, Old Tower, and Navy.
NEW BUSINESS/REGULAR ITEMS
6. Discuss and consider Terminal Temporary Measures – Scott Stark, Air Center Director, and Kevin
Dillon, Facilities Maintenance Director, discussed the following: Discussed baggage area, grant,
conveyor, electrical, scanner, TSA requirements, patio area, security control, courtyard concept,
passenger holding area, cart service, and state price agreement. Proposed staff sketch a basic
floor plan representing expansion needs of the baggage area with the modifications need to
accommodate a TSA scanner; include cost estimates. Commissioner Kunkel moved that the
recommendation be presented in November at the next Airport Advisory Commission meeting.
Vice-Chair Armstrong was the second. A voice vote was 4-0, and the motion passed with
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Commissioner Coll being absent. Proposed staff prepare a draft presentation of the plans to
expand the sterile passenger seating area. Commissioner Kunkel moved that the recommendation
be presented at the next Airport Advisory Commission meeting. Commissioner Burress was the
second. A voice vote was 4-0, and the motion passed with Commissioner Coll being absent.
7. Discuss and consider Preliminary Parking System Concept – Scott Stark, Air Center Director, and
Mark Bleth, Air Center Manager, discussed the following: Discussed paid parking, covered parking,
gated parking, automated unmanned parking, MAP grant, covered parking with solar panels, Xcel
Energy concept, and designated parking for restaurant. Proposed staff make signage available for
up to ten reserved parking spaces for the new café. Commissioner Kunkel moved that the
recommendation be discussed and negotiated amongst staff and tenant. Vice Chair Armstrong was
the second. A voice vote was 4-0, and the motion passed with Commissioner Coll being absent.
8. Discuss and consider Air Center Parking, Landing & Flow Fee adjustment – Mark Bleth, Air Center
Manager, discussed the following: Discussed a resolution establishing aircraft landing and parking
charges for the Roswell Air Center, parking fee trends, rate adjustment, land lease, negotiating
price, acreage lease option, CPI Consumer Price Index, new draft resolution, Part 91, general
aviation, State legislation, FedEx fees, UPS fees, commercial landing fees, flat rate per day, inflation,
and annually review rates. Proposed staff present a draft resolution that supersedes a resolution
establishing aircraft landing and parking charges for the Roswell Air Center at the next Airport
Advisory Commission meeting. Chair Kintigh moved that staff presents a new draft resolution at
the next Airport Advisory Commission meeting; the new resolution will be forwarded to the Legal
Committee and City Council. Vice-Chair Armstrong was the second. A voice vote was 4-0, and the
motion passed with Commissioner Coll being absent.
FOR THE RECORD:
Chair Kintigh called a five minute break at 11:52 a.m. Meeting reconvened at 11:57 a.m.
9. Discuss and consider Air Center Property Management Plan and Leasing Agreement update –
Discussion was deferred and will continue next month.
Commission comments for future agenda items
10. Discuss potential agenda items for the November 2019 meeting – Chair Kintigh discussed
potentially presenting the following items on the agenda in November: “Air Center Director Status
Report Update,” “Terminal Temporary Measures,” “Preliminary Parking System Concept” “Parking,
Landing & Flow Fees” “Property Management Plan & Lease Agreement”
Reports/Announcements – Members, Council, Staff – None
Public Participation – None
Adjourn
The meeting adjourned at 12:28 p.m.
Next Meeting Date
Next meeting scheduled for Thursday, November 21, 2019, at 10:00 a.m. in the RAC Conference Room.
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Agenda
AIRPORT ADVISORY COMMISSION
Thursday, October 17, 2019, at 10:00 a.m.
Roswell Air Center – Conference Room
1 Jerry Smith Circle, Roswell, NM 88203
MEMBERS
Dennis Kintigh, Chair
Riley Armstrong, Vice Chair
Bud Kunkel, Member
Jim Burress, Member
Amy Jo Coll, Member
Scott Stark, Staff Liaison
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Approval of the Agenda
4. Approval of the Minutes from the Thursday, September 19, 2019 meeting
NON-ACTION ITEMS
5. Air Center Director Status Report Update (new tenants, significant developments, new or
renewed leases, etc.) – Scott Stark, Air Center Director and Mark Bleth, Air Center
Manager
NEW BUSINESS / REGULAR ITEMS
6. Discuss and consider Terminal Temporary Measures – Scott Stark, Air Center Director
and Kevin Dillon, Facilities Maintenance Director
7. Discuss and consider Preliminary Parking System Concept – Scott Stark, Air Center
Director and Mark Bleth, Air Center Manager
8. Discuss and consider Air Center Parking, Landing & Flow Fees adjustment – Mark Bleth,
Air Center Manager
9. Discuss and consider Air Center Property Management Plan and Lease Agreement
update – Mark Bleth, Air Center Manager
Commission comments for future agenda items
10. Discuss potential agenda items for the November 2019 meeting
Reports / Announcements – Members, Council, Staff
Public Participation
Adjourn
Notice of this meeting has been given to the public in compliance with Sections 10-15-1 through 10-15-4 NMSA 1978 and Resolution 19-37
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Council, acting as attendees to an informational presentation, will not be discussing public business and no action will be taken.
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Printed and posted: Friday, October 11, 2019
Regular Meeting of the Airport Advisory Commission
Held in the Conference Room at the RAC – 1 Jerry Smith Circle
Thursday, September 19, 2019, at 10:00 a.m.
Notice of this meeting given to the public in compliance with Section 10-15-1 through 10-15-4
NMSA 1978 and Resolution 19-37.
ROLL CALL
2. The meeting convened at 10:01 a.m. with Chair Kintigh presiding, Vice-Chair Armstrong and
Commissioner Burress being present, with Commissioners Marley and Kunkel being absent.
City Councilors present: Judy Stubbs, Jacob Roebuck
Staff present: Juan Fuentes, Aaron Holloman, Scott Stark, Evangelina Guerrero
Guests present: Dennis Corsi, Jeff A. Kohlman, Michael Garcia, Jacquie Smith, Amy Coll,
Kevin Brown, Larry Connolly, Randy Phelps and Lisa Dunlap
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
3. Vice-Chair Armstrong moved to approve the Thursday, September 19, 2019, Airport
Advisory Commission agenda. Commissioner Burress was the second. A voice vote was 3-0,
and the motion passed, with Commissioners Marley and Kunkel being absent.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
4. Vice-Chair Armstrong moved to approve the Thursday, August 15, 2019, Airport Advisory
Commission minutes. Commissioner Burress was the second. A voice vote was 3-0, and the
motion passed, with Commissioners Marley and Kunkel being absent.
NON-ACTION ITEMS
5. Air Center Director Status Report Update (new tenants, significant developments, new or
renewed leases, etc., status of Air Service consultant RFP) – Scott Stark, Air Center Director,
discussed the following: MAP Grant, FAA Southwest Region Office visit, Request for Release
of Financial Contribution Requirements for the Old Municipal Airport, Airport Improvement
Program (AIP), airport name change, airport authority, grant assurances, MD-80s
Retirement Celebrations, Tri-Annual Drills, Draken International, NM Aviation Aerospace
Association (STEM) EXPO, Bldg. 72 roof, Bldg. 85 roof, RFI, café remodel.
6. Discussed Strategic Plan – Dennis Corsi, President of Armstrong Consultants, Jeff A.
Kohlman, Managing Principal Aviation Management Consulting Group (AMCG), Scott Stark,
Air Center Director, discussed the following: Strategic Airport Business Planning, Aviation
Management Consulting Group (AMCG), plan, mission statement, vision statement, values
statement, goals, objectives, action plans, process (phase I preparation, phase II
development, phase III implementation), best practices. Further discussion will continue
next month.
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NEW BUSINESS/REGULAR ITEMS
7. Discuss and recommend updates to Property Management Plan/Leases –Aaron Holloman,
City Attorney, and Scott Stark, Air Center Director, discussed the following: Roswell
International Air Center Property Management Plan (sections III. Terms of Agreements
(length of terms, options, 90 days), V. Maintenance and Operational Obligations, VII. Private
Development (standards, accountability, industry, FAA regulations), VIII. Commercial
Operators Standards – General Aviation, IX. Noncommercial Operations, IV. Rates and
Charges (rental rates goal), no vote was made, and the discussion will continue next
meeting
Commission comments for future agenda items
8. Discuss potential agenda items for the October 2019 meeting – Chair Kintigh discussed
potentially presenting the following items on the agenda in October: “Covered Parking,”
“Parking Fees” “Baggage Area Expansion,” “Pecos Flavors Café,” “Strategic Planning”
Reports/Announcements – Members, Council, Staff – None
Public Participation – Larry Connolly discussed developer plans, railroad expansion, and Trains
Magazine (Planes by Train).
Adjourn
The meeting adjourned at 12:31 p.m.
Next Meeting Date
Next meeting scheduled for Thursday, October 17, 2019, at 10:00 a.m. in the RAC Conference
Room.
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AIRPORT ADVISORY COMMISSION
AGENDA ABSTRACT
Thursday, October 17, 2018, at 10:00 a.m.
RAC Conference Room
1 Jerry Smith Circle
Roswell, NM 88203
ACTION REQUESTED: Discuss and consider Terminal Temporary
Measures.
BACKGROUND: Current baggage makeup and gate hold areas
have exceeded capacity at current passenger
loads.
FINANCIAL CONSIDERATION: TBD
LEGAL REVIEW: Not applicable.
BOARD / COMMITTEE ACTION: Discuss and consider Terminal Temporary
Measures to meet current passenger demand.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Discuss and consider Terminal Temporary
Measures to meet current passenger demand.
AIRPORT ADVISORY COMMISSION
AGENDA ABSTRACT
Thursday, October 17, 2018, at 10:00 a.m.
RAC Conference Room
1 Jerry Smith Circle
Roswell, NM 88203
ACTION REQUESTED: Discuss and consider Preliminary Parking System
Concept
BACKGROUND: Roswell has received a 2 million dollar grant
through the FAA Military Airport Program.
Discussion is necessary to Preliminary Parking
System Concept.
FINANCIAL CONSIDERATION: 93.75% MAP funds, 6.25% City matching funds
LEGAL REVIEW: Not applicable.
BOARD / COMMITTEE ACTION: Discuss and consider the Preliminary Parking
System Concept for design.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Discuss and consider the Preliminary Parking
System Concept for design.
AIRPORT ADVISORY COMMISSION
AGENDA ABSTRACT
Thursday, October 17, 2018, at 10:00 a.m.
RAC Conference Room
1 Jerry Smith Circle
Roswell, NM 88203
ACTION REQUESTED: Discuss and consider Air Center Parking, Landing
& Flow Fees adjustment.
BACKGROUND: Current parking, landing and flow fees review and
adjustment recommendations.
FINANCIAL CONSIDERATION: Not applicable.
LEGAL REVIEW: Not applicable.
BOARD / COMMITTEE ACTION: Not applicable.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adjustment of parking, landing, and flow fees.
AIRPORT ADVISORY COMMISSION
AGENDA ABSTRACT
Thursday, October 17, 2018, at 10:00 a.m.
RAC Conference Room
1 Jerry Smith Circle
Roswell, NM 88203
ACTION REQUESTED: Discuss and consider Air Center Property
Management Plan and Lease Agreement update.
BACKGROUND: Review Air Center Property Management Plan and
Lease Agreement to determine needed updates.
FINANCIAL CONSIDERATION: Not applicable.
LEGAL REVIEW: Not applicable.
BOARD / COMMITTEE ACTION: Not applicable.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Update Air Center Property Management Plan and
Lease Agreement.
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