Airport Advisory Commission
Regular MeetingRoswell, NM · June 6, 2023
Minutes
Regular Meeting of the Airport Advisory Commission
Air Center Conference Room
Tuesday, June 6, 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 1:34 p.m. with Vice Chair Espiritu presiding; Commissioner
Hitchcock, Commissioner Powell, Commissioner McDonald being present and with Chair
Kunkel being absent.
Staff present: Jennifer Griego, Don Fisher, Dawn Hymes, and Jenna Lanfor.
Guests present: Charlie Nolen, Jim Taylor, Hess Yntema, Tim Jennings, Randy Phelps,
Andrew Bachicha, Michael Garcia, and Terri Harber. Claudia, Rita Kane-Doerhoeffer, W
Scharmer, Cayman Carter, Justin Parmer, Bryan Hancock, joined via GoToMeeting.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Commissioner Hitchcock motioned to Move Non-Action Item #10 to Action Item #16.
Commissioner McDonald was the second. A voice vote was 4-0. The motion passed with
Chair Kunkel being absent.
3. Commissioner Powell motioned to approve the Tuesday, June 6, 2023, Airport Advisory
Commission agenda. Commission Hitchcock was the second. A voice vote was 4-0. The
motion passed with Chair Kunkel being absent.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
4. Commissioner McDonald motioned to approve the May 9, 2023, minutes as presented.
Commissioner Hitchcock was the second. A voice vote was 4-0. The motion passed with
Chair Kunkel being absent.
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. He estimates that parts will run about $75,000.00.
6. 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.
7. Air Center Operations Report- Jennifer Griego, Air Center Interim Director presented the
Director’s report.
8. Update on South Hammerhead Engine Run up Repairs - Jennifer Griego, Air Center Interim
Director stated that the project continues to be pushed back due to the FAA putting new
wiring to the VASI and PAPI, which will require them to bore under the South
Hammerhead.
9. Update on passenger parking project phase I - Jenna Lanfor, Air Center Property Manager
informed the Commissioners construction began on May 8, 2023, and even with rain
delays the project should be finished the end of August or early September of 2023.
10. Strategic Plan RFP – moved to action item #16.
11. Security Update – Don Fisher, Airport Security Coordinator, presented an updated Roswell
Air Center Rules and Regulations, reviewed by the City Attorney, pending Council
approval.
12. BNSF Update- Hess Yntema, City Attorney gave an update.
13. Water Line Infrastructure Update – Jenna Lanfor, Property Manager reported the project
is 99% complete due to rain delays; the project is scheduled to be fully completed June
15, 2023.
14. Update on terminal signage and branding - Jenna Lanfor, Property Manager gave an
update.
15. Report on Baggage Area – Jennifer Griego, Air Center Director, stated the baggage area is
being reviewed for remodels.
16. Update on vacant properties - Jenna Lanfor, Property Manager presented Commissioners
a list of vacant properties.
17. Lease Summary Report - Jenna Lanfor, Property Manager gave an update on leases.
ACTION ITEMS
16. Consider Strategic Plan RFP. On May 25th bids were held for RAC: Strategic Plan. Three (3)
bids were received. The Evaluation Committee did a complete review and it is their
recommendation to Qualify and Award it to Mead & Hunt. This will go to Legal Committee
on June 27th. Commissioner McDonald made a motion to accept. Commissioner Hitchcock
was the second. Commissioner Powell abstained. A voice vote was 3-0. The motion passed
with Chair Kunkel being absent.
17. Consider recommending CAVU Aerospace lease renewal request for Land Parcel (8 Acres)
with tear down pad. Bryan Hancock expressed confusion regarding the amount of acreage
in this lease. After brief discussion Commissioner Hitchcock made a motion to table this
Lease at this time. Commissioner McDonald was the second. A voice vote was 4-0. The
motion passed with Chair Kunkel being absent.
18. Consider recommending CAVU Aerospace lease renewal for building 1140, and (AOA) land
parcel. After a brief discussion Commissioner Hitchcock made a motion to send lease to
the Legal Committee. Commissioner McDonald was the second. A voice vote was 4-0. The
motion passed with Chair Kunkel being absent.
19. Consider recommending CAVU Aerospace to enter into a lease agreement for building 72,
1083 A, and a land parcel. After a brief discussion Commissioner Hitchcock made a motion
to send the Lease to the Legal Committee. Commissioner McDonald was the second. A
voice vote was 4-0. The motion passed with Chair Kunkel being absent.
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 McDonald was the second.
A voice vote was 4-0, and the motion passed with Chair Kunkel being absent. The meeting
adjourned at 3:17 pm.
Next Meeting Date
The next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, July 11, 2023, at 1:30 p.m. at the Air Center
Conference Room.
Agenda
Airport Advisory Commission
Tuesday, June 6, 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 May 9, 2023 Regular Meeting
NON-ACTION ITEMS
5. ADB Presentation Airfield Lighting Maintenance- Jennifer Griego, Interim Air
Center Director and Jim Taylor
6. Auto Hangars Presentation- Jenna Lanfor, Property Manager and Cayman
Carter
7. Air Center Operations Report- Jennifer Griego, Interim Air Center Director
8. Update on South Hammerhead Engine Run Up Repairs, Jennifer Griego,
Interim Air Center Director
9. Update on passenger parking project Phase I, Jenna Lanfor, Property
Manager
10. Strategic Plan RFP- Jennifer Griego, Interim Air Center Director
11. Security Update- Don Fisher, Security Update
12. Water Line Infrastructure Update- Jenna Lanfor, Property Manager
13. Update on Terminal Signage and Branding-Jenna Lanfor, Property Manger
14. Report on Baggage Area- Jennifer Griego, Interim Air Center Director
15. Update on Vacant Properties- Jenna Lanfor, Property Manager
16. Lease Summary Report- Jenna Lanfor, Property Manager
ACTION ITEMS
17. Consider recommending CAVU Aerospace lease renewal request for Land
Parcel (8 Acres) with tear down pad.
18. Consider recommending CAVU Aerospace lease renewal for building 1140,
83, and (AOA) land parcel.
19. Consider recommending CAVU Aerospace to enter into a lease agreement
for building 72, 1083 A, and a land parcel.
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, 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.
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