Airport Advisory Commission
Regular MeetingRoswell, NM · December 6, 2022
Minutes
Regular Meeting of the Airport Advisory Commission
Air Center Conference Room
Tuesday, December 6 at 1:30 p.m.
Notice of this meeting given to the public in compliance with Section 10-15-1 through 10-15-4
NMSA 1978 and Resolution 22-14.
ROLL CALL
2. The meeting convened at 1:31 p.m. with Chair Kunkel presiding, Commissioners McDonald
and Powell, being present. Commissioner Hitchcock joined via GoToMeeting. Let the record
reflect Vice Chair Espiritu joined via phone from 2:13 p.m. to 2:25 p.m.
Staff present: Juan Fuentes, Mayor Jennings, Jenna Lanfor, Hess Yntema, Jennifer Griego,
Lisa Bennett, and Mike Mathews.
Councilors present: Cristina Arnold joined via GoToMeeting.
Guests present: Cisco Brink. Bruce Andler joined via GoToMeeting.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
3. Commissioner Powell moved to approve the Tuesday, December 6, 2022 Airport Advisory
Commission agenda as presented. Commissioner McDonald was the second. A voice vote
was 4-0. The motion passed unanimously.
Commissioner McDonald – yes, Commissioner Hitchcock – yes, Commissioner Powell – yes,
Chair Kunkel – yes.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
4. Commissioner McDonald moved to approve the November 8, 2022 minutes as presented.
Commissioner Powell was the second. A voice vote was 4-0. The motion passed
unanimously.
Commissioner Powell – yes, Commissioner McDonald – yes, Commissioner Hitchcock – yes,
Chair Kunkel – yes.
NON-ACTION ITEMS
5. Air Center Director Status Report Update (Operations and air service etc.) – Jennifer Griego,
RAC interim Director presented the Director’s report. Jennifer informed the Commission
that she is currently exploring a grant that would pay for the Roswell Officer present for
outgoing flights and presented the current safety issues with the south hammerhead.
6. Taxiway C- Jennifer Griego, RAC interim Director, stated she is looking into the costs of
getting Taxiway C repaired due to damages incurred by parked Aircraft.
7. Passenger Flight Display Update – Jennifer Griego, RAC interim Director informed
Commissioners that the display is up and running.
8. RAC Director & Deputy Director Recruiting Update - Juan Fuentes, Director of
Administrative Services stated the City has not received a pool of applicants and Lisa
Bennett is currently working with Human Resources to expand postings.
9. Security Update- Hess Yntema, City Attorney, was unable to disclose much information
however stated negotiations with TSA are moving forward.
10. New Passenger Parking Area/Potential New Passenger Parking Area- Bud Kunkel, stated
Krumland Auto Group is interested in developing a secured parking lot and is looking into
estimated costs. Chair Kunkel suggested holding off on other parking plans until the west-
parking project is complete.
11. JPA Update - Hess Yntema, City Attorney, stated the draft was sent to members and is
being edited with the feedback that was received.
12. BNSF Update, Hess Yntema, City Attorney, informed Commission that he is currently
waiting for the Certificate of Insurance and well as response from BNSF on revisions.
13. RUBB Hangar Location – Bud Kunkel, Chair stated the best location for the RUBB Hangar
would be next to building 1166, formerly occupied by Mistic/Aevex. Jenna Lanfor is working
with CAVU on expressed interests to use the RUBB Hangar for business operations.
14. $5M State Appropriation - Bud Kunkel, Chair stated the Commission could make all the
suggestions they want but in the end, the funds will be used by the City where it sees fit.
15. Water Line Infrastructure Update - Louis Najar, City Engineer did not attend the meeting,
Chair Kunkel requested an update for the next meeting.
16. BLM Update - Jenna Lanfor, Property Manager Informed Commission that she is currently
waiting for clarification from BLM on the anticipated lease rate. BLM is not interested in
relocation therefore acquiring funds for the taxiway will be necessary.
NEW BUSINESS/REGULAR ITEMS
17. Consider recommending approval to authorize Trans Aero MedEvac to enter into an Interim
lease for a tract of land to place a 60’ x 24’ Modular Trailer – Jenna Lanfor. After a brief
discussion, Commissioner McDonald made a motion to accept the lease as presented.
Commissioner Hitchcock was the second. A voice vote was 5-0. The motion passed
unanimously.
Vice Chair Espiritu – yes, Commissioner McDonald – yes, Commissioner Hitchcock – yes,
Commissioner Powell – yes, Chair Kunkel – yes.
Commission comments for future agenda items
18. Discuss potential agenda items for the January Meeting – NA
Reports/Announcements – Members, Council, Staff –
Jennifer Griego, RAC Interim Director informed the Commissioners she will not be present at
the next meeting.
Public Participation
None
Adjourn
Commissioner Powell made a motion to adjourn. The second was Commissioner McDonald. A
voice vote was 4-0. The meeting adjourned at 2:44 p.m.
Commissioner Powell – yes, Commissioner McDonald – yes, Commissioner Hitchcock – yes,
Chair Kunkel – yes.
Next Meeting Date
The next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, January 10, 2023, at 1:30 p.m. at the Air Center
Conference Room.
Agenda
Airport Advisory Commission
Tuesday, December 6, 2022 at 1:30 p.m.
Roswell Air Center – Conference Room
1 Jerry Smith Circle, Roswell, NM 88203
MEMBERS
Bud Kunkel, Chair
Mike Espiritu, Vice Chair
Jon Hitchcock, Member
Shawn Powell, Member
Matt McDonald, Member
Jennifer Brady, Staff Liaison
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Approval of Agenda
4. Approval of minutes from the November 8, 2022 Regular Meeting
NON-ACTION ITEMS
5. Air Center Status Report – Jennifer Brady, RAC Interim Director
6. Taxiway C – Jennifer Brady, RAC Interim Director
7. Passenger Flight Display Update – Jennifer Brady, RAC Interim Director
8. RAC Director & Deputy Director Search Status – Juan Fuentes, Adm. Services Director
9. Security Update – Hess Yntema, City Attorney
10. New Passenger Parking Area
Potential new Passenger Parking Area, Bud Kunkel, Chair
11. JPA Update, Hess Yntema, City Attorney
12. BNSF Update, Hess Yntema, City Attorney
13. RUBB Hangar Location, Bud Kunkel, Chair
14. $5M State Appropriation, Bud Kunkel, Chair
15. Water Line Infrastructure Update, Louis Najar, City Engineer
16. BLM Update, Jenna Lanfor, Property Manager
NEW BUSINESS/REGULAR ITEMS
17. Consider recommending approval to authorize Trans Aero MedEvac to enter into an Interim lease
for a tract of land to place a 60’ x 24’ Modular Trailer. – Jenna Lanfor
Commission comments for future agenda items
20. Discuss potential agenda items for the November meeting
Reports / Announcements – Members, Council, Staff
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Public Participation
Adjourn
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Regular Meeting of the Airport Advisory Commission
Air Center Conference Room
Tuesday, November 8, 2022 at 1:30 p.m.
Notice of this meeting given to the public in compliance with Section 10-15-1 through 10-15-4
NMSA 1978 and Resolution 22-14.
ROLL CALL
2. The meeting convened at 1:30 p.m. with Chair Kunkel presiding, Vice Chair Espiritu,
Commissioner Powell and McDonald, being present. Commissioner Hitchcock joined via
GoToMeeting at 1:30 p.m. and left the meeting at 2:53 p.m.
Staff present: Juan Fuentes, Mayor Jennings, Lisa Bennett, Jenna Lanfor, Hess Yntema, Mike
Mathews, Juanita Jennings, Jennifer Griego, Della Andazola, Amalia Martinez and Louis
Najar.
Councilors present: Jason Perry joined via GoToMeeting.
Guests present: Tim Archibeque, Michael Garcia, Tina Sisneros, Jay Chase, Lisa Dunlap,
Jordan Creel, and Randy Phelps. Rita Kane Doerhoeffer joined via GoToMeeting.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
3. Commissioner Powell moved to approve the Tuesday, November 8, 2022 Airport Advisory
Commission agenda as presented. Commissioner McDonald was the second. A voice vote
was 4-0. The motion passed unanimously. Let the record reflect, Commissioner Hitchcock’s
vote was not heard.
Vice Chair Espiritu – yes, Commissioner McDonald – yes, Commissioner Hitchcock –
unheard, Commissioner Powell – yes, Chair Kunkel – yes.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
4. Commissioner McDonald moved to approve the October 11, 2022 minutes with the
amendment to item 10 topic to read, Report of the Airport Committee to Consider
Framework for Joint Power Agreement. Vice Chair Espiritu was the second. A voice vote was
4-0. The motion passed unanimously. Let the record reflect, Commissioner Hitchcock’s vote
was not heard.
Vice Chair Espiritu – yes, Commissioner McDonald – yes, Commissioner Hitchcock –
unheard, Commissioner Powell – yes, Chair Kunkel – yes.
NON-ACTION ITEMS
5. RAC Marketing Efforts – Juanita Jennings presented an overview of the fiscal year 2022
marketing efforts. Juanita requested Commissioners feedback on the current marketing
efforts. Commissioners would like to see more advertising in the baggage area.
6. RAC Director & Deputy Director Recruiting Update – Juan Fuentes, Director of
Administrative stated both positions were posted to the City Website and on Indeed.
Management is in the process of getting the positions posted through the American
Association of Airport Executives.
7. Air Center Director Status Report Update (Operations and air service etc.) – Jennifer Griego,
Interim Director stated she has started meeting with companies. Mr. Garcia gave an update
of the parking lot project. Lisa Bennett, Senior Administrative Assistant/CPO reported on
the numbers for aircraft parking, passenger boarding’s and airport operations. Juan Fuentes
informed the Commissioners that a presentation of financials would be scheduled.
8. Monthly Lease Report- Jenna Lanfor, Property Manager gave an update on active leases
broken down by Commercial, Non Aeronautical, and General Aviation. Chair Kunkel
requests additional information including multiple months for comparison.
9. BLM Project Update- Armstrong Consultants, Mike Garcia stated Armstrong was tasked with
looking into solutions to eliminate Airfield congestion. Mr. Garcia gave the suggested
solutions to the City and BLM. Interim Air Center Director has reached out to Mr. King with
BLM.
10. Rubb Hangar Site Review- Armstrong Consultants, Mike Garcia presented 4 location
options. Commissioners requested the crunch pad as a fifth option, and delete the BLM site
presented. Commissioners would like an overview map showing all options.
11. BNSF Railway Company Industry Track Agreement Update- Hessel Yntema, City Attorney
stated there is currently an insurance issue. City could inherit a potential liability.
NEW BUSINESS/REGULAR ITEMS
12. Consider recommending approval to authorize Carl Day to enter into a lease for T Hangar
120 Space 5 at the Roswell Air Center. – Jenna Lanfor, Property Manager. After a brief
discussion, Chair Kunkel requests City Attorney to look into option in changing the current
lease policy to allow 5-year leases. No immediate action taken.
13. Consider recommending approval to authorize Tom Wadsworth to enter into a lease for T
Hangar 119 Space 4 at the Roswell Air Center. - Jenna Lanfor, Property Manager. Chair
Kunkel requests this lease be a 5-year lease. No immediate action taken.
14. Consider recommending approval to authorize Carlton Walker to enter into a lease for T
Hangar 119 Space 1 located at Roswell Air Center. - Jenna Lanfor, Property Manager. Chair
Kunkel requests this lease be a 5-year lease. No immediate action taken.
15. Consider recommending approval to authorize Red Mountain Arsenal to enter into a lease
for Bunker 1145 located at the Roswell Air Center. – Jenna Lanfor, Property Manager stated
Red Mountain Arsenal is entering a new lease for Bunker 1145 and vacating Bunker 111. No
immediate action taken.
16. Consider recommending approval to authorize General Airframe Support to enter into a
lease for Building 732 located at the Roswell Air Center. – Jenna Lanfor, Property Manager
stated General Airframe Support requested to be a year-to-year lease. No immediate action
taken.
17. Consider recommending approval to authorize Old Dog Brotherhood to enter into a lease
for Building 734 located at the Roswell Air Center. – Jenna Lanfor, Property Manager
informed commissioners that she has received a letter of interest from AeroDesign for this
Building. Due to Federal Grant Assurances, it is required Aeronautical Businesses take
precedence. Ms. Lanfor will follow up with the letter of interest. No immediate action
taken.
18. Consider recommending approval to authorize NMYCA to add Building 607 located at the
Roswell Air Center to existing lease dated May 17, 2011 and in accordance to addendums 1-
3. NMYCA also requests to merge lease dated May 17, 2011 along with addendums 1-3 with
lease dated April 14, 2011 including addendums 1-2.-Jenna Lanfor, Property Manager. Tina
Sisneros with New Mexico Youth Challenge Academy gave Commissioners an overview of
the NMYCA program and the intent of use of the additional building. No immediate action
taken.
19. CLOSED SESSION – Hold a Closed Session: pursuant to NMSA 1978 § 10-15-1H (7), to review
attorney-client privilege to litigation threatened or pending against the City.
Commissioner McDonald made a motion to go into executive session. Vice Chair Espiritu
was the second, the meeting went into executive session at 3:47 p.m.
Commissioner Powell made a motion to come out of executive session. Vice Chair Espiritu
was the second. Voice vote was 4-0. The motion passed unanimously, the meeting
reconvened at 4:15 p.m.
Vice Chair Espiritu – yes, Commissioner McDonald – yes, Commissioner Powell – yes, Chair
Kunkel – yes.
Chair Kunkel noted no actions were taken at the executive session.
Commissioner Powell made a motion that Items 12 through 18 with the exception of item
17 all of those items were approved to move forward to legal. Vice Chair Espiritu was the
second. A voice vote was 4-0. The motion passed unanimously.
Vice Chair Espiritu – yes, Commissioner McDonald – yes, Commissioner Powell – yes, Chair
Kunkel – yes
Commission comments for future agenda items
20. Discuss potential agenda items for the December Meeting –
Chair Kunkel will meeting with Jennifer to discuss potential agenda items over the next few
weeks.
Reports/Announcements – Members, Council, Staff –
None
Public Participation
None
Adjourn
Vice Chair Espiritu made a motion to adjourn. The second was Commissioner Powell. A voice
vote was 4-0. The meeting adjourned at 4:17 p.m.
Vice Chair Espiritu – yes, Commissioner McDonald – yes, Commissioner Powell – yes, Chair
Kunkel – yes.
Next Meeting Date
The next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, December 13, 2022, at 1:30 p.m. at the Air Center
Conference Room.
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