Airport Advisory Commission
Regular MeetingRoswell, NM · February 6, 2024
Minutes
Regular Meeting of the Airport Advisory Commission
Air Center Conference Room
Tuesday, February 6, 2024 at 1:30 PM
Notice of this meeting given to the public in compliance with Section 10-15-1 through 10-15-4
NMSA 1978 and Resolution 23-40.
ROLL CALL
2. The meeting convened at 1:33 P.M. with Chair Kunkel presiding; Commissioner Powell,
being present and with Commissioner Hitchcock participating via GoToMeeting. Vice
Chair Espiritu and Commissioner McDonald being absent.
Staff present: Jennifer Griego, Jenna Lanfor, Lisa Bennett, and David Skeen.
Guests present: Chad Cole, Amy Butler, Jay Dupont, Charlie Nolen, Mike Garcia and Terri
Harber, Shawn Jipp, Bill Prather and Matt Tomasson joined via GoToMeeting.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
3. Commissioner McDonald moved to approve the Tuesday, February 6, 2024 Airport
Advisory Commission agenda with the amendment to move action items 16 and 17
before nonaction item 5. Commissioner Hitchcock was the second. A voice vote of 3-0
was unanimous, and the motion passed with Commission Hitchcock participating via
GoToMeeting and with, Vice Chair Espiritu and Commissioner McDonald being absent.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
4. Commissioner Powell moved to approve the November 7, 2023 minutes as presented.
Commissioner Hitchcock was the second. A voice vote of 3-0 was unanimous, and the
motion passed with Commissioner Hitchcock participating via GoToMeeting and with,
Vice Chair Espiritu and Commissioner McDonald being absent.
ACTION ITEMS
16. Consider recommending AEVEX to enter into a one (1) year lease agreement beginning
April 1, 2024 and ending March 31, 2025 for bunkers 1130, 1131, 1137, and 1144
located at the Roswell Air Center. Commissioner Powell moved to send the lease to the
Legal Committee. Commissioner Hitchcock was the second. A voice vote of 3-0 was
unanimous, and the motion passed with Commissioner Hitchcock participating via
GoToMeeting and with, Vice Chair Espiritu and Commission McDonald being absent.
17. Consider recommending Air Methods, LLC request to enter a one (1) year lease
agreement, beginning February 1, 2024 and ending January 31, 2025 for one (1) acre of
land located at the Roswell Air Center. Commissioner Powell moved to send the lease to
the Legal Committee. Commissioner Hitchcock was the second. A voice vote of 3-0 was
unanimous, and the motion passed with Commissioner Hitchcock participating via
GoToMeeting and with, Vice Chair Espiritu and Commission McDonald being absent.
NON-ACTION ITEMS
5. Air Center Operation Report- Jennifer Griego, Air Center Director gave an update on
current Airport operations, passenger boarding, aircraft parking, receivables and
projects.
e. Project Updates
i. NM DOT Aviation Grant Funded Projects
1. BLM Taxiway – Jennifer Griego, Air Center Director stated the
survey and geo tech were completed.
2. ADB Lighting Project- Jay Dupont, ADB stated infrastructure was in
bad shape and recommends a new electrical vault.
3. Strategic Plan- Jennifer Griego, Air Center Director stated the
second stake hold meeting is scheduled for February 20, 2024.
ii. State Appropriations Projects
1. SE Water Infrastructure Phase II- Jennifer Griego, Air Center
Director stated completion is anticipated to be at the end of June
2024
2. Terminal Improvements Grant- Jennifer Griego, Air Center
Director presented a list of possible projects. Commissioners
requested cost estimates and for the projects.
Let the record reflect Vice Chair Espiritu joined the meeting via GoToMeeting at 2:05 p.m.
6. BLM Slurry Pit- Jennifer Griego, Air Center Director, stated the survey and geo tech have
been completed. The design is scheduled to be completed mid-March for approval.
7. Air Service Consulting Service- Jennifer Griego, Air Center Director stated air service
right to advertise is on City Council agenda.
8. Task Order K for engineering services to Armstrong Consultants for design of new
electrical vault- Jennifer Griego, Air Center Director, stated the project has passed
through Finance and is on the City Council agenda.
9. Update on Auto Hangars Presentation- Bill Prather intends on starting with 2 buildings
with 6 units each. The buildings will be built on concrete slabs.
10. Update on RARA- Vice Chair Espiritu stated the top 3 candidates will be announced this
week and a final decision in March.
11. AAC Member Expiration Term- Jennifer Griego, Air Center Director, stated 2
Commissioners terms are expiring and the Mayor is accepting applications. The
Commissioners terms to expire are Chair Kunkel and Commissioner Hitchcock.
12. Insurance Claim Hail 2021- Jenna Lanfor, Air Center Deputy Director, gave an update on
the current projects.
13. Insurance Claim Wind 2023- Jenna Lanfor, Air Center Deputy Director, gave an update
on the current project schedule.
14. Update on vacant properties- David Skeen, Property Manager, stated he has been
showing vacant properties to several potential tenants.
15. Lease Summary Report- David Skeen, Property Manager, gave an update on the current
lease status at the Air Center.
Commission Comments for Future Agenda Items
None
Reports/Announcement- Members, Council, Staff
None
Public Participation
None
Adjourn
Commissioner Powell made a moved to adjourn the meeting. Commissioner Hitchcock was the
second. A voice vote was 4-0. The motion passed unanimously with Commissioner Hitchcock
and Vice Chair Espiritu participating via GoToMeeting. The meeting adjourned at 3:17 p.m.
Next Meeting Date
The next meeting is scheduled for March 5, 2024, at 1:30 p.m. at the Air Center Conference
Room.
Agenda
Airport Advisory Commission
Tuesday, February 6, 2024 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 November 7, 2023 Regular
Meeting
NON-ACTION ITEMS
5. Air Center Operations Report- Jennifer Griego, Air Center Director
a. Introduction of Property and Contracts Coordinator
b. Passenger Boarding
c. Airport Operations
d. Aircraft Parking
e. Revenue/Expense
f. Update Projects
i. NM DOT Aviation Grant Funded Projects
1. BLM Taxilane
2. ADB Lighting Project
3. Strategic Plan
ii. State Appropriations Projects
1. SE Water Infrastructure Phase II
2. Terminal Improvements Grant
(Resurface Terminal Parking Lot, Replace Entrance Sliding
Doors, Carpet Upstairs Offices, Restroom Renovations,
Emergency Generator, Terminal Stucco, Replacement
Windows)
6. BLM Slurry Pit
7. Air Service Development and Consulting Services, Jennifer Griego, Air
Center Director
8. Task Order K for Engineering Services to Armstrong Consultants for
design of New Electrical Vault, Jennifer Griego, Air Center Director
9. Update on Auto Hangars Presentation-Transition to Bill Prather, Jenna
Lanfor, Air Center Deputy Director
10. Update RARA, Mike Espiritu
11. AAC Member Expiration Term, Jennifer Griego, Air Center Director
12. Update Insurance Claim Hail 2021, Jenna Lanfor, Air Center Deputy
Director
13. Update Insurance Claim Wind 2023, Jenna Lanfor, Air Center Deputy
Director
14. Update on Vacant Properties- David Skeen, Property and Contracts
Coordinator
15. Lease Summary Report- David Skeen, Property and Contracts
Coordinator
ACTION ITEMS
16. Consider recommending AEVEX to enter into a one (1) year lease
agreement beginning April 1, 2024 and ending March 31, 2025 for
Bunkers 1130, 1131, 1137, and 1144 located at the Roswell Air Center.
17. Consider recommending Air Methods, LLC request to enter a one (1)
year lease agreement, beginning February 1, 2024 and ending January
31, 2025 for one (1) acre of land located at the Roswell Air Center.
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, November 7, 2023 at 1:30 PM
Notice of this meeting given to the public in compliance with Section 10-15-1 through 10-15-4
NMSA 1978 and Resolution 23-40.
ROLL CALL
2. The meeting convened at 1:32 P.M. with Chair Kunkel presiding; Vice Chair Espiritu,
Commissioner Powell, Commissioner McDonald being present and with Commissioner
Hitchcock participating via GoToMeeting.
Staff present: Jennifer Griego, Jenna Lanfor, and Lisa Bennett.
Guests present: Mayor Jennings, Hess Yntema, Michael Garcia, Amy Butler, Terry
Harber, and Gabe Lopez. Shawn Jipp joined via GoToMeeting.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
3. Commissioner McDonald moved to approve the Tuesday, November 7, 2023, Airport
Advisory Commission agenda as presented. Commissioner Hitchcock was the second. A
voice vote of 5-0 was unanimous, and the motion passed with Commission Hitchcock
participating via GoToMeeting.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
4. Vice Chair Espiritu moved to approve the October 3, 2023 minutes as presented.
Commissioner McDonald was the second. A voice vote of 5-0 was unanimous, and the
motion passed with Commissioner Hitchcock participating via GoToMeeting.
NON-ACTION ITEMS
5. Air Center Operation Report- Jennifer Griego, Air Center Director gave an update on
current Airport operations, passenger boarding, aircraft parking, receivables and
projects.
e. Project Updates
i. NM DOT Aviation Grant Funded Projects
1. BLM Taxiway – Jennifer Griego, Air Center Director stated the
project would be going to Council for a budget adjustment.
2. ADB Lighting Project- Jennifer Griego, Air Center Director stated
the project would be going to Council for a budget adjustment.
3. Strategic Plan- Jennifer Griego, Air Center Director stated the
project would be going to Council for a budget adjustment.
ii. State Appropriations Projects
1. Water Infrastructure- Jennifer Griego, Air Center Director stated
Louis Najar is spearheading the project with Water Maintenance
and is scheduled to go to City Council for a budget adjustment.
2. Terminal Improvements Grant- Jennifer Griego, Air Center
Director stated the city has received the state appropriation grant
and staff continues to evaluate possible projects.
6. BLM Slurry Pit- Jennifer Griego, Air Center Director, stated the project is 100%
reimbursable through the BLM lease and is going to Council for approval.
7. Air Service Consulting Service- Jennifer Griego, Air Center Director stated air service
consulting service will go out for RFP in January 2024.
8. Update on Auto Hangars Presentation- Jenna Lanfor, Air Center Deputy Director, stated
Cayman Carter has chosen a different path and has given contact information for Bill
Prather who is interested in the project.
9. Update on RARA- Vice Chair Espiritu informed the Commission that ROW has made the
top 6 possible locations and a decision is expected to be made in the first quarter of
next year.
10. Insurance Claim Hail 2021- Jenna Lanfor, Air Center Deputy Director, gave an update on
the current projects.
11. Insurance Claim Wind 2023- Jenna Lanfor, Air Center Deputy Director, gave an update
on the current project schedule.
12. Update on vacant properties- Jenna Lanfor, Air Center Deputy Director, stated the
vacant properties are now being advertised on the FlyRoswell website.
13. Lease Summary Report- Jenna Lanfor, Air Center Deputy Director, gave an update on the
Air Center leases.
14. Update Property and Contracts Coordinator- Jennifer Griego, Air Center Director stated
the position was offered to someone, however the offer was declined. Staff has
reviewed applications and are scheduled to conduct interviews next week.
ACTION ITEMS
15. Consider recommending Carlton Walker to enter a one (1) year lease agreement
beginning January 1, 2024 and ending December 31. 2024 for T-Hangar 119 space 1
located at the Roswell Air Center. Commissioner Powell moved 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 Commissioner Hitchcock participating via
GoToMeeting.
16. Consider recommending Tom Wadsworth to enter a one (1) year lease agreement
beginning January 1, 2024 ending December 31, 2024 for T Hangar 119 space 3 and 120
space 3, located at the Roswell Air Center. Vice Chair Espiritu made a moved to send the
lease to the Legal Committee. Commissioner Hitchcock was the second. A voice vote of
5-0 was unanimous, and the motion passed with Commissioner Hitchcock participating
via GoToMeeting.
17. Consider recommending Aerodesign Services, LLC request to enter a one (1) year lease
agreement, beginning December 1, 2023 and ending November 30, 2024 for 850 square
feet of office space in Building 1000 located at the Roswell Air Center. Commissioner
McDonald moved to send the lease to the Legal Committee. Commissioner Powell was
the second. A voice vote of 5-0 was unanimous, and the motion passed with
Commissioner Hitchcock participating via GoToMeeting.
18. Consider recommending Operational Policy and Procedures. Commissioner McDonald
moved to table item 18 for further consideration. Vice Chair Espiritu was the second. A
voice vote of 5-0 was unanimous, and the motion passed with Commissioner Hitchcock
participating via GoToMeeting.
Commission Comments for Future Agenda Items
None
Reports/Announcement- Members, Council, Staff
None
Public Participation
None
Adjourn
Vice Chair Espiritu made a moved to adjourn, Commissioner Hitchcock was the second. A voice
vote was 5-0. The motion passed unanimously with Commissioner Hitchcock participating via
GoToMeeting. The meeting adjourned at 2:48 p.m.
Next Meeting Date
The next meeting is scheduled for January 9, 2024, at 1:30 p.m. at the Air Center Conference
Room.
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