Airport Advisory Commission

Regular Meeting of the Airport Advisory Commission Roswell Air Center Conference Room Tuesday, April 2, 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 1:35 P.M. with Commissioner Kunkel presiding; Commissioner Powell, and Commissioner Hitchcock being present, with Commissioner McDonald joining via GoToMeeting, and Commissioner Espiritu being absent. Staff present: Jennifer Griego, Jenna Lanfor, and Lisa Bennett. Guests present: Michael Garcia, Amy Butler, Tim Archibeque, Jordan Creel, Robert Corn, Mac Rogers, Ron Wolfe, Max Quinteros, Bryan Hancock, Hess Yntema, City Attorney and Chad Cole, City Manager. Rebekah Wagoner, Jonas Philipsen, Ken Kocialski and Eric Langlois joined via GoToMeeting. ELECTION OF AAC COMMISSIONERS 3. Commissioner Hitchcock made a motion to elect Commissioner Kunkel as Chair. Commissioner Powell was the second. A voice vote was 4-0. The motion passed, with Commissioner McDonald voting via GoToMeeting and Commissioner Espiritu being absent. Commissioner Hitchcock made a motion to elect Commissioner Espiritu as Vice chair. Commissioner Powell was the second. A voice vote was 4-0. The motion passed, with Commissioner McDonald voting via GoToMeeting and Commissioner Espiritu being absent. APPROVAL OF AGENDA 4. Commissioner Powell made a motion to approve the agenda with the following amendment, to Add item number 19 meeting location. Commissioner Hitchcock was the second. A voice vote was 4-0. The motion passed, with Commissioner McDonald voting via GoToMeeting and Vice Chair Espiritu being absent. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 5. Commissioner Powell made a motion to approve the March 5, 2024, Airport Advisory Commission Minutes as presented. Commissioner Hitchcock was the second. A voice vote was 4-0. The motion passed, with Commissioner McDonald voting via GoToMeeting and Vice Chair Espiritu being absent. NON-ACTION ITEMS 6. Air Center Operations Report – Jennifer Griego, Director gave an update on current Airport operations, passenger boarding, aircraft parking, receivables and projects. Rebekah Wagoner presented 3 options for terminal evaluations.  FOR THE RECORD: Vice Chair Espiritu joined via GoToMeeting at 1:59 p.m. f. EDA Grant Discussion – Jennifer Griego, Air Center Director stated the award amount is 2.78 million. The Director asks Commissioners on assistance to come up with ideas on where to use the funds. The requirement for this grant is to create 45 new jobs. g. NM DOT Aviation Grant Funded Projects • 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. • ADB Lighting Project – Jennifer Griego, Air Center Director stated the ADB lighting project is going well. Jay will be back in April to meet with FAA. • Strategic Plan – Jennifer Griego, Air Center Director next meeting will be on April 17 to discuss mission and vision. This project is expected to be completed in August 2024. • Master Plan – Jennifer Griego, Air Center Director stated is in progress and will be completed in December 2024. ii. State Appropriations Projects • SE Water Infrastructure Phase II – Jennifer Griego, Air Center Director stated the design is should be completed in May and ready to go to bid June 2024. Construction is expected to start in August of 2024. • 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 stated a final decision will be decided after the determination on the Reno Air Races new host City. Chair Kunkel briefed the Commission on the need to renovate the restrooms in the baggage area along with the need for a back up generator for the terminal. 7. BLM Slurry Pit – Jennifer Griego, Air Center Director, stated the design is to be complete and ready to go out to bid. 8. QuickBooks migration to TYLER Munis - Jenna Lanfor, Air Center Deputy Director, stated invoices are no longer being created in QuickBooks and staff is working to get TYLER set up with correct forms and permissions. 9. Rent Abatement Policy - Vice Chair Espiritu expressed concerns with the current rent abatement policy. City Attorney Yntema stated that rent abatements are handled on a case-by-case basis and is required to be approved through City Council.  10. Air Service Development and Consulting Services and SCASDP Grant Update – Jennifer Griego, Director has received the proposal and is going to Legal for approval 11. Update on Auto Hangars Presentation – Jenna Lanfor, Deputy Director stated that she has reengaged with the auto hangar project investors with concerns raised by the Commission and plans to schedule a meeting prior to the next AAC meeting. 12. Update RARA, Mike Espiritu stated a decision for the chosen location is expected late April. 13. ILEA Lease Cost Analysis – Jenna Lanfor, Deputy Director, presented a current summary that included the expenses and revenue. 14. Update Insurance Claim Hail 2021 – Jenna Lanfor, Deputy Director, gave an update on the current projects stating 6 roofs are to be competed. 15. Update Insurance Claim Wind 2023 – Jenna Lanfor, Deputy Director, gave an update on the current projects. 16. Recent Wind Damage – Mac Rogers, Project Manager, gave an update on wind damage 2024. • Building 1770 has a possible warranty claim. • Hangar 84 sustained minimal damage. • Building 1083 received extensive damage requiring a new claim to be submitted. 17. Update of Vacant Properties – Jenna Lanfor, Deputy Director, gave an update on potential tenants. 18. Lease Summary Report – Jenna Lanfor, Deputy Director, will give a detailed update at the next AAC meeting. 19. Meeting Location – Commissioners expressed concern with complications logging on via GoToMeeting and suggested moving the AAC meetings to City Hall. Commission comments for future agenda items None Reports/Announcements – Members, Council, Staff None Public Participation None Adjourn Commissioner Powell made a motion to adjourn. Vice Chair Espiritu was the second. A voice vote was 5-0. The motion passed. The meeting adjourned at 4:08 pm. Next Meeting Date The next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, May 7, 2024, at 1:30 p.m. at the Air Center Conference Room.