Airport Advisory Commission
Regular MeetingRoswell, NM · May 9, 2023
Minutes
Regular Meeting of the Airport Advisory Commission
Air Center Conference Room
Tuesday, May 9, 2023 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 23-01.
ROLL CALL
2. The meeting convened at 1:32 p.m. with Chair Kunkel presiding; Commissioner Hitchcock,
Commissioner Powell, Commissioner McDonald being present and with Vice Chair Espiritu
participating via GoToMeeting.
Staff present: Jennifer Griego, Chad Cole, Mike Mathews, Hess Yntema, Lisa Bennett, Omar
Gonzalez and Jenna Lanfor.
Councilors present: Robert Corn.
Guests present: Bill Williams, Randy Phelps, Robert Sherman, Tim Archibeque, Michael
Garcia, Terri Harber, and Clarke Conde. Bryan Hancock, Alonso Cantu, Fidel R. Rul. JAF, and
Jim Taylor joined via GoToMeeting.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
3. Commissioner Hitchcock motioned to approve the Tuesday, May 9, 2023 Airport Advisory
Commission agenda with the change of moving items 14, 15, and 16 to the top of the
agenda. Commissioner McDonald was the second. A voice vote of 5-0 was unanimous, and
the motion passed with Vice Chair Espiritu participating via GoToMeeting.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
4. Commissioner McDonald motioned to approve the March 7, 2023 minutes as presented.
Commissioner Hitchcock was the second. A voice vote of 5-0 was unanimous, and the
motion passed with Vice Chair Espiritu participating via GoToMeeting.
NON-ACTION ITEMS
5. ADB Presentation Airfield Lighting Maintenance – Jim Taylor with ADB presented the Airfield
lighting proposal stating the current lighting is in rough shape. The proposed cost would be
$180,000 for year one, $90,350 for year two, and $90,350 for year three. These proposed costs do
not include parts.
6. AARC Presentation Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan – Alonso Cantu, SW Regional Manager
AARC presented the storm water pollution prevention plan, stating the fee is $7,725 for the first
year and an additional $350 for each rain event.
7. Auto Hangars Presentation – Jenna Lanfor, Air Center Property Manager presented a company that
has expressed interest in leasing land to put Auto Hangars on proposed Air Center locations.
8. Air Center Operations Report- Jennifer Griego, Air Center Interim Director presented the
Director’s report.
9. Update on Airfield lighting repairs- Jennifer Griego, Air Center Interim Director informed
Commissioners staff is waiting for Constructors to fill the trench.
10. Update on Runway/Taxiway Painting- Jennifer Griego, Air Center Interim Director stated
painting would start on May 16, 2023.
11. Update on South Hammerhead Engine Run up Repairs - Jennifer Griego, Air Center Interim
Director stated that the project has been pushed back due to the FAA putting new wiring to the
VASI and PAPI, which will require them to bore under the South Hammerhead.
12. Update on passenger parking project phase I - Jenna Lanfor, Air Center Property Manager informed
the Commissioners construction began on May 8, 2023 and that public was notified prior to the
project starting.
13. Strategic Plan RFP- Chair Kunkel stated the RFP was rereleased. The proposals are due back
May 23, 2023, and a meeting for May 25, 2023 is scheduled to rank the proposals.
14. Security Update- Hess Yntema, City Attorney stated the policy and procedure would be
going to Council for approval. The City Attorney mentioned a security assistant is coming
aboard.
15. BNSF Update- Hess Yntema, City Attorney gave an update.
16. JPA Update- Hess Yntema, City Attorney stated due to the five (5) year settlement with TSA
he is not comfortable recommending moving forward with a JPA at this time.
17. Water Line Infrastructure Update – Jenna Lanfor, Property Manager reported the project is 90%
complete; the project is scheduled to be fully completed May 30, 2023.
18. Update on terminal signage and branding - Jenna Lanfor, Property Manager gave an update.
19. Report on Baggage Area NM True Campaign - Jenna Lanfor, Property Manager stated Artesia was
added to the campaign. Lanfor is currently waiting for a response from Lincoln County.
20. Report for ILEA project - Jenna Lanfor, Property Manager gave an update on the ILEA
project.
21. Update on vacant properties - Jenna Lanfor, Property Manager presented Commissioners a
list of vacant properties.
22. Lease Summary Report - Jenna Lanfor, Property Manager gave an update on lease’s.
ACTION ITEMS
23. Consider recommending Badland Saints to enter a lease for building 734 for the purpose of club
meetings and motorcycle maintenance - Jenna Lanfor, Property Manager presented the
proposed lease. Commissioner Hitchcock made a motion to send the lease to the Legal
Committee. Commissioner McDonald was the second A voice vote of 5-0 was unanimous,
and the motion passed with Vice Chair Espiritu participating via GoToMeeting
24. Consider recommending AARC to enter a 5-year contract to monitor and report to the EPA
regarding the Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) – Jenna Lanfor, Property
Manager presented the AARC contract. Commissioner Powell made a motion to send the
AARC contract to Legal Committee. Commissioner Hitchcock was the second. A voice vote
of 5-0 was unanimous, and the motion passed with Vice Chair Espiritu participating via
GoToMeeting.
Commission comments for future agenda items
None
Reports/Announcements – Members, Council, Staff –
None
Public Participation
None
Adjourn
Commissioner Hitchcock made a motion to adjourn. Commissioner Powell was the second. A voice vote
was 5-0. The meeting adjourned at 3:30 pm.
Next Meeting Date
The next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, June 6, 2023, at 1:30 p.m. at the Air Center
Conference Room.
Agenda
Airport Advisory Commission
Tuesday, May 09, 2023 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 Griego, Staff Liaison
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Approval of Agenda
4. Approval of minutes from the March 7, 2023 Regular Meeting
NON-ACTION ITEMS
5. ADB Presentation Airfield Lighting Maintenance- Jennifer Griego, Interim Air
Center Director and
6. AARC Presentation Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan- Omar Gonzalez,
Airfield Operations Supervisor and Alonso Cantu
7. Auto Hangars Presentation- Jenna Lanfor, Property Manager and Cayman
Carter
8. Air Center Operations Report- Jennifer Griego, Interim Air Center Director
9. Update on Airfield lighting repairs- Jennifer Griego, Interim Air Center Director
10. Update on Runway/Taxiway Painting, Jennifer Griego, Interim Air Center
Director
11. Update on South Hammerhead Engine Run Up Repairs, Jennifer Griego,
Interim Air Center Director
12. Update on passenger parking project Phase I, Jenna Lanfor, Property
Manager
13. Strategic Plan RFP- Bud Kunkel, AAC Chair
14. Security Update- Hess Yntema, City Attorney
15. BNSF Update- Hess Yntema, City Attorney
16. JPA Update, Hess Yntema, City Attorney
17. Water Line Infrastructure Update- Jenna Lanfor, Property Manager
18. Update on Terminal Signage and Branding-Jenna Lanfor, Property Manger
19. Update on Baggage Area NM True Campaign- Jenna Lanfor, Property
Manager
20. Report for ILEA Projects- Jenna Lanfor, Property Manager
21. Update on Vacant Properties- Jenna Lanfor, Property Manager
22. Lease Summary Report- Jenna Lanfor, Property Manager
ACTION ITEMS
1. Consider recommending Badland Saints to enter a lease for building 734 for the
purpose of club meetings and motorcycle maintenance.
2. Consider recommending AARC to enter a 5-year contract to monitor and report
to the EPA regarding the Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP).
Commission comments for future agenda items
Reports/Announcements – Members, Council, Staff
Public Participation
Adjourn
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Regular Meeting of the Airport Advisory Commission
Air Center Conference Room
Tuesday, March 7, 2023 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 23-01.
ROLL CALL
2. The meeting convened at 1:33 p.m. with Chair Kunkel presiding; Vice Chair Espiritu,
Commissioner Hitchcock being present and with McDonald participating via GoToMeeting.
Commissioner Powell joined via GoToMeeting at 1:42 p.m.
Staff present: Mayor Jennings, Hess Yntema, Lisa Bennett, and Jenna Lanfor.
Councilors present: Robert Corn.
Guests present: Lisa Dunlap, Randy Phelps, Michael Garcia, Tim Archibeque, Bill Williams,
Christopher Huebner, and Richard Duran. Adam Covington, Bret Reed, William Johnson and
Shawn Jipp joined via GoToMeeting.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
3. Commissioner Hitchcock motioned to approve the Tuesday, March 7, 2023 Airport Advisory
Commission agenda as presented. Vice Chair Espiritu was the second. A voice vote was 4-0.
The motion passed unanimously. Commissioner McDonald participating via GoToMeeting,
Commissioner Powell was absent at the time of the vote.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
4. Commissioner Hitchcock motioned to approve the February 7, 2023 minutes as presented.
Vice Chair Espiritu was the second. A voice vote was 4-0. The motion passed unanimously.
Commissioner McDonald participating via GoToMeeting, Commissioner Powell was absent
at time of vote.
NON-ACTION ITEMS
5. Air Center Director Status Report Update (Operations and air service etc.) – Jenna Lanfor,
Property Manager presented the Director’s report.
6. Update on Airfield lighting repairs- Jenna Lanfor, Property Manager informed
Commissioners that J & G would be making repairs to the Airfield lighting. Funds have been
reallocated and a Purchase Order is in place. J & G are currently awaiting parts.
7. Update on Runway/Taxiway Painting- Jenna Lanfor, Property Manager stated the proposal
to use Highway Supply passed the Legal Committee and will be on the Finance
Committee’s next agenda.
8. Update on South Hammerhead Engine Run up Repairs- Jenna Lanfor, Property Manager
stated this project has passed Council, and is in the Purchase Order process.
9. Strategic Plan RFP- Chair Kunkel stated one entity responded to the RFP. It was decided
there was inadequate response to move forward. The RFP would be updated and issued.
10. Security Update- Hess Yntema, City Attorney stated TSA has reached an agreement with
the city. Due to security protocol the full document will not be available.
11. BNSF Update- Hess Yntema, City Attorney gave an update.
12. JPA Update- Hess Yntema, City Attorney stated the contract should be ready by May 2023.
13. Water Line Infrastructure Update- Jenna Lanfor, Property Manager informed
Commissioners the project is 71% complete and should be complete by March 31, 2023.
14. Update on terminal signage and branding- Jenna Lanfor, Property Manager presented the
vision for the “selfie” station.
15. Report on vacant Air Center properties- Jenna Lanfor, Property Manager gave a report of
the vacant buildings and T Hangars. The presentation included the repairs that are needed
for each vacancy.
16. Report for ILEA project and Expenses- Jenna Lanfor, Property Manager gave an update on
the ILEA project, which included financials.
17. Update on baggage area NM True campaign- Jenna Lanfor, Property Manager stated the
NM True campaign is up and running. This campaign promotes information about Roswell
and the surrounding communities.
NEW BUSINESS/REGULAR ITEMS
None
Commission comments for future agenda items
18. Discuss potential agenda items for the March Meeting – Chair Kunkel will get with
Director
Griego to discuss agenda items.
Reports/Announcements – Members, Council, Staff –
None
Public Participation
None
Adjourn
Vice Chair Espiritu made a motion to adjourn. Commissioner Hitchcock was the second. A voice
vote was 5-0. The meeting adjourned at 3:34 p.m.
Next Meeting Date
The next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, April 11, 2023, at 1:30 p.m. at the Air Center
Conference Room.
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