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Airport Advisory Commission

Regular Meeting

Roswell, NM · March 5, 2024

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Regular Meeting of the Airport Advisory Commission Roswell Air Center Conference Room Tuesday, March 5, 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 24-02. ROLL CALL 2. The meeting convened at 1:45 P.M. With Chair Kunkel presiding; Commissioner Espiritu, Commissioner Powell, and Commissioner Hitchcock being present, with Commissioner McDonald being absent. Staff present: Jennifer Griego, Hess Yntema, Jenna Lanfor, and Dawn Hymes. Guests present: Michael Garcia, Amy Martinez, and Chad Cole, City Manager. Shawn Jipp, Matt Tomasson, Terri Harber, Amalia Martinez, Caller and (Web) Guest joined via GoToMeeting. APPROVAL OF AGENDA 3. Commissioner Powell made a motion to approve the agenda with the following amendments. Remove item 5 e from the agenda, move action item 19 to a non-action item and revise action item 15 from Old Dog Brotherhood to Badland Saints. Commissioner Espiritu was the second. A voice vote was 4-0. The motion passed, with Commissioner McDonald being absent. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 4. Commissioner Espiritu made a motion to approve the February 6, 2024, Airport Advisory Commission Minutes as presented. Commissioner Hitchcock was the second. A voice vote was 4-0. The motion passed, with Commissioner McDonald being absent. NON-ACTION ITEMS 5. Air Center Operations Report – Jennifer Griego, Director gave an update on current Airport operations, passenger boarding, aircraft parking, receivables and projects. f. Taxiway Mil Update – Jennifer Griego, Air Center Director has received 4 proposals. The lowest price proposed was for $267,000 plus tax. i. NM DOT Aviation Grant Funded Projects 1. BLM Taxiway – Jennifer Griego, Air Center Director stated the BLM Taxiway design is scheduled to be completed in June and Construction to start late August early September after the fire season. 2. ADB Lighting Project – Jennifer Griego, Air Center Director stated the ADB lighting project is ongoing. Jay will be back in April and will be present during the FAA Inspection. 3. Strategic Plan – Jennifer Griego, Air Center Director the stakeholders meeting will be on 3/6/2024 with the completion slated for August 2024. 4. Master Plan – Jennifer Griego, Air Center Director stated the second working papers were distributed to the Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) team. ii. State Appropriations Projects 1. SE Water Infrastructure Phase II – Jennifer Griego, Air Center Director stated Phase II is 60% complete on Design. Construction bids expected in May. 2. Terminal Improvements Grant (Resurface Terminal Parking Lot, Replace Entrance Sliding Doors, Carpet Upstairs Offices, Restroom Renovations, Emergency Generator, Terminal Stucco, Replacement Windows) – Jennifer Griego, Air Center Director provided the parking lot, carpet, new flooring, doors and terminal window estimates to Commissioners. 6. BLM Slurry Pit – Jennifer Griego, Air Center Director, stated the design is to be complete in mid- March, with construction to be in the fall of 2024. The bid will be opened at the same time as BLM Taxi lane. 7. Navy Update – Jennifer Griego, Air Center Director, stated Major Johnston has been on site for 6 weeks. Lt Commander White is taking over for Major Johnston. Due to the benefits provided by the Roswell Air Center, they have been able to meet their mission for the last three (3) years. With 2 squadrons they have had 480 flights with over 2000 flight hours. 8. Air Service Development and Consulting Services and SCASDP Grant Update – Jennifer Griego, Director, John Hitchcock and Jenna Lanfor will evaluate proposals on March 22nd. The SCASDP Grant is from 2020 and will expire on January 9, 2026. The grant is for $750,000. 9. Update on Auto Hangars Presentation – Jenna Lanfor, Deputy Director stated that Xcel will be putting in electrical at no cost. Commissioner Kunkel suggested accessing fair market value matrix. 10. Update RARA, Mike Espiritu informed that Roswell is one of the final 3 cities being considered for RARA. The final three (3) being, Roswell, NM; Casper, WY; Pueblo, CO. RARA will be making their decision mid-April. 11. Update Insurance Claim Hail 2021 – Jenna Lanfor, Deputy Director, gave an update on the current projects. 12. Update Insurance Claim Wind 2023 – Jenna Lanfor, Deputy Director, gave an update on the current projects. 13. Update of Vacant Properties – Jenna Lanfor, Deputy Director, gave an update on potential tenants. 14. Lease Summary Report – Jenna Lanfor, Deputy Director, will give a detailed update at the next AAC meeting. ACTION ITEMS 15. Consider recommending Badland Saints to enter into a one (1) year lease agreement beginning June 1, 2024 and ending May 31, 2025 for Building 734 located at the Roswell Air Center. Commissioner Powell made a motion to recommend the Lease Agreement to the Legal Committee. Commissioner Hitchcock was the second. A voice vote was 4-0. The motion passed, with Commissioner McDonald being absent. 16. Consider recommending Bravo-3 Holdings, LLC request to enter a one (1) year lease agreement, beginning March 1, 21024 and ending February 28, 2025 for Bunker 1133 located at the Roswell Air Center. Commissioner Hitchcock made a motion to recommend the Lease Agreement to the Legal Committee. Commissioner Espiritu was the second. A voice vote was 4-0. The motion passed, with Commissioner McDonald being absent. 17. Consider recommending FAA request to enter a five (5) year lease agreement beginning October 1, 2023 and ending September 30, 2028 for building 1050 located at the Roswell Air Center. Commissioner Espiritu made a motion to recommend the Lease Agreement to the Legal Committee. Commissioner Powell was the second. A voice vote was 4-0. The motion passed, with Commissioner McDonald being absent. 18. Consider recommending FAA request to enter a five (5) year lease agreement beginning October 1, 2023 and ending September 30, 20928 for building 1776B located at the Roswell Air Center. Commissioner Hitchcock made a motion to recommend the Lease Agreement to the Legal Committee. Commissioner Powell was the second. A voice vote was 4-0. The motion passed, with Commissioner McDonald being absent. Commission comments for future agenda items None Reports/Announcements – Members, Council, Staff – None Public Participation None Adjourn Commissioner Espiritu made a motion to Adjourn. Commissioner Hitchcock was the second. A voice vote was 4-0. The motion passed. The meeting adjourned at 3:46 pm. Next Meeting Date The next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, April 2, 2024, at 1:30 p.m. at the Air Center Conference Room.

Agenda

Airport Advisory Commission Tuesday, March 5, 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 February 6, 2024 Regular Meeting NON-ACTION ITEMS 5. Air Center Operations Report- Jennifer Griego, Director a. Passenger Boarding b. Airport Operations c. Aircraft Parking d. Revenue/Expense e. FY25 Projects Priority List f. Taxiway Mil Update i. NM DOT Aviation Grant Funded Projects 1. BLM Taxilane 2. ADB Lighting Project 3. Strategic Plan 4. Master 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. Navy Update 8. Air Service Development and Consulting Services and SCASDP Grant Update, Jennifer Griego, Director 9. Update on Auto Hangars Presentation- Jenna Lanfor, Deputy Director 10. Update RARA, Mike Espiritu 11. Update Insurance Claim Hail 2021, Jenna Lanfor, Deputy Director 12. Update Insurance Claim Wind 2023, Jenna Lanfor, Deputy Director 13. Update on Vacant Properties- Jenna Lanfor, Deputy Director 14. Lease Summary Report- Jenna Lanfor, Deputy Director ACTION ITEMS 15. Consider recommending Old Dog Brotherhood to enter into a one (1) year lease agreement beginning June 1, 2024 and ending May 31, 2025 for Building 734 located at the Roswell Air Center. 16. Consider recommending Bravo-3 Holdings, LLC request to enter a one (1) year lease agreement, beginning March 1, 2024 and ending February 28, 2025 for Bunker 1133 located at the Roswell Air Center. 17. Consider recommending FAA request to enter a five (5) year lease agreement beginning October 1, 2023 and ending September 30, 2028 for building 1050 located at the Roswell Air Center. 18. Consider recommending FAA request to enter a five (5) year lease agreement beginning October 1, 2023 and ending September 30, 2028 for building 1776B located at the Roswell Air Center. 19. Rent Abatement Resolution-Jennifer Griego, Air Center Director Commission comments for future agenda items 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 24-02. NOTICE OF POTENTIAL QUORUM – A quorum of the City Council may or may not attend, but there will not be debate by the City Council, and no action will be taken. If you are an individual with a disability who is in need of a reader, amplifier, qualified sign language interpreter, or any other form of auxiliary aid of service to attend or participate in the hearing or meeting, please contact Human Resources at 575-624-6700 at least one week prior to the meeting or as soon as possible. Public documents, including the agenda and minutes, can be provided in various accessible formats. Please contact the City Clerk at 575-624-6700 if a summary or other type of accessible format is needed. Printed and Posted: Friday, March 1, 2024 Airport Advisory Tuesday, March 5, 2024 1:30 PM -2:30 PM (MDT) Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone. https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/507187181 You can also dial in using your phone. United States: +1 (872) 240-3212 Access Code: 507-187-181 New to GoToMeeting? Get the app now and be ready when your first meeting starts: https://global.gotomeeting.com/install/265302573 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.

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