City Council
Regular MeetingRoswell, NM · March 18, 2025
Agenda
SPECIAL MEETING
CITY OF ROSWELL COUNCIL - AGENDA
TUESDAY, MARCH 18, 2025, at 3:00 p.m.
CITY HALL- COUNCIL CHAMBER
425 N. Richardson Ave.
Roswell, New Mexico 88201
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 No. 24-23.
Except for emergency matters, the City Council shall take action only on the specific items listed on the Agenda.
MARCH 18, 2025 MAYOR - Timothy Z. Jennings 3:00 p.m.
Ward 1 Ward II Ward III Ward IV Ward V
Cristina A. Arnold Juliana Halvorson Edward L. Heldenbrand Robert B. Corn Angela G. Moore
Juan Oropesa Will Cavin Christopher Cortez Darrell Johnson Carlos Marrujo Jr.
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OP E N IN G C E R E MON IE S
Call to Order by Presiding Officer
Roll Call & Determination of Quorum
A P P R OV A L OF T H E A GE N D A
P U B LIC P A R T IC IP A T ION ON A GE N D A IT E MS
R E GU LA R IT E MS
1. Resolution 25-15: adoption of Resolution 25-15 for application through the New Mexico Finance Authority in the
amount of up to $100,000.00 for a Critical Hydrant Issue Management Plan to reconcile the locations of all the
hydrants, input into GIS System, test water flows and identify work needed at each hydrant.
(Halvorson/Chavez/Prichard)
2. Resolution 25-16: Accepting a Deed of Release for Land at the Roswell Air Center via resolution for land sold under
Ordinance 24-04 for modular home construction. (Halvorson/Yntema
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Printed and posted: Friday, March 14, 2025
Special City Council 1 of 12 Roswell, NM
R OS W E L L N E W ME X IC O
A GE N D A IT E M A B S T R A C T
S p e ci a l C o u n ci l Me e ti n g 1.
Meeting Date: 03/18/2025
COMMITTEE: N/A
CONTACT: Amalia Martinez CHAIR: Mayor Pro Tem
ACTION REQUESTED:
Resolution 25-15: adoption of Resolution 25-15 for application through the New Mexico Finance Authority in the amount of
up to $100,000.00 for a Critical Hydrant Issue Management Plan to reconcile the locations of all the hydrants, input into GIS
System, test water flows and identify work needed at each hydrant. (Halvorson/Chavez/Prichard)
BACKGROUND:
In i ti a te d b y: F i re C h i e f S te ve C h a ve z
The Roswell Fire Department seeks to submit an application to the New Mexico Finance Authority for the purpose to fund a
Critical Hydrant Issue Management Plan and providing professional services from Waterway of New Mexico for hydrant
inspections and maintenance. The document serves as a comprehensive fire hydrant evaluation, addressing a thorough
examination of the hydrant's exterior to identify any signs of damage or wear, which can compromise the hydrant's integrity
and functionality. Waterway of New Mexico will provide the professional service to inspect all fire hydrants and
maintenance needed.
Initial inspection and maintenance for every fire hydrant utilized by the Roswell Fire Department.
Subsequent years for maintenance - 20% of fire hydrants will be inspected and maintained and placed on a 5-year
rotation for maintenance and inspections.
FINANCIAL CONSIDERATION
The application to NMFA has the potential to fund up to $100,000.00 towards the Critical Hydrant Issue Planning document.
The remainder of the funds will come from the Roswell Fire Department's fire protection fund and Water Departments
Maintenance and Transmission GL No. 53004354-654830. A budget adjustment is not required to cover the costs totaling
$127,942.20.
LEGAL REVIEW:
No legal review is required at this time.
BOARD AND COMMITTEE ACTION:
This item was not brought to a board or a committee. Recommended by Mayor Jennings.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Proceed as presented.
Attachments
LGBMS Quarterly Reporting Recap - FY25 Q2
Waterway Estimate No. 3825
Special City Council 2 of 12 Roswell, NM
Quarterly Reporting Recap - FY2025 Q2 - Roswell (City) - Approved - Printed from LGBMS on 2025-03-10 16:48:06
State of New Mexico Local Government Budget Management System (LGBMS)
Report Recap - Roswell (City) - FY2025 Q2
Printed from LGBMS on 2025-03-10 16:48:06
Fund Cash Investments Revenues Transfers Expenditures Adjustments Balance Reserve Adjusted
Balance
11000 General Operating Fund 2,173,855.00 21,767,072.24 22,153,861.82 -563,207.00 28,459,689.78 -511,321.77 16,560,570.51 2,371,640.82 14,188,929.69
20100 Corrections 42,222.00 0.00 0.00 214,606.00 112,321.06 0.40 144,507.34 0.00 144,507.34
20600 Emergency Medical Services 47,662.00 0.00 148,000.00 0.00 4,613.70 -0.79 191,047.51 0.00 191,047.51
20900 Fire Protection 440,424.00 0.00 547,546.02 0.00 678,915.48 165.56 309,220.10 0.00 309,220.10
21100 Law Enforcement Protection 129,408.00 0.00 222,500.00 0.00 227,159.65 53,999.57 178,747.92 0.00 178,747.92
21221 Law of FY24 Recruitment- 137,797.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 137,797.08 0.08 0.00 0.00 0.00
LER-(YEAR 2)
Special City Council
21400 Lodgers' Tax 2,001,690.00 0.00 1,384,208.39 0.00 1,021,095.17 6.42 2,364,809.64 0.00 2,364,809.64
21600 Municipal Street 3,280,189.00 0.00 8,729,965.94 0.00 7,705,547.26 70,425.59 4,375,033.27 0.00 4,375,033.27
21700 Recreation 3,016,258.00 0.00 2,561,735.37 0.00 1,260,314.84 10,730.29 4,328,408.82 0.00 4,328,408.82
26000 American Rescue Plan Act 7,476,707.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 -0.14 7,476,706.86 0.00 7,476,706.86
28000 Cannabis Regulation Act 74,635.00 0.00 134,655.90 0.00 4,039.68 -0.46 205,250.76 0.00 205,250.76
3 of 12 29900 Other Special Revenue 1,376,351.00 0.00 1,023,729.91 0.00 1,151,938.88 -0.24 1,248,141.79 0.00 1,248,141.79
30100 Bond Proceeds Project 3,575.00 0.00 3.29 0.00 0.00 0.84 3,579.13 0.00 3,579.13
40200 GRT Revenue Bond Debt Service 960,236.00 0.00 678,882.95 348,601.00 1,419,383.03 -0.47 568,336.45 0.00 568,336.45
50100 Water Enterprise 7,291,116.00 3,109,581.75 15,984,332.42 0.00 6,806,257.59 -2,447,473.79 17,131,298.79 0.00 17,131,298.79
50200 Solid Waste Enterprise 2,265,521.00 3,109,581.75 5,155,911.04 0.00 3,537,995.13 -2,060,658.42 4,932,360.24 0.00 4,932,360.24
50400 Airport Enterprise 4,513,121.00 3,109,581.75 9,784,641.79 0.00 3,010,264.45 -1,153,472.20 13,243,607.89 0.00 13,243,607.89
50500 Ambulance Enterprise 1,334,018.00 0.00 4,317,408.26 0.00 855,404.52 -0.60 4,796,021.14 0.00 4,796,021.14
50600 Cemetery Enterprise 2,446,492.00 0.00 184,472.36 0.00 392,124.01 -0.61 2,238,839.74 0.00 2,238,839.74
79900 Other Trust & Agency 1,299,722.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 695,728.37 1,995,450.37 0.00 1,995,450.37
Totals 40,310,999.00 31,095,817.49 73,011,855.46 0.00 56,784,861.31 -5,341,872.37 82,291,938.27 2,371,640.82 79,920,297.45
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Waterway of New Mexico LLC
Estimate
1182 PO Box
Moriarty, NM 87035 USA
+15058005298
ahenry@waterwayinc.com
www.waterwayinc.com
ADDRESS
Roswell Fire Department
200 S Richardson Ave
Roswell, NM 88203
ESTIMATE # DATE
3825 01/15/2025
ACTIVITY SERVICE QTY RATE AMOUNT
Hydrants Inspection Hydrants are inspected and flowed to insure 1,956 60.60 118,533.60T
and Maintenance proper functionality, GPM testing is also
Package performed on each hydrant according to NFPA
291 standards. Lubing/oiling
the bonnet and anti-seizing each hydrant port
is included in maintenance and inspections.
SUBTOTAL 118,533.60
TAX 9,408.60
TOTAL
$127,942.20
Accepted By Accepted Date
Special City Council 4 of 12
Thank you for your business!
Roswell, NM
R OS W E L L N E W ME X IC O
A GE N D A IT E M A B S T R A C T
S p e ci a l C o u n ci l Me e ti n g 2.
Meeting Date: 03/18/2025
COMMITTEE: N/A
CONTACT: Hessel Yntema CHAIR: Mayor Pro Tem
ACTION REQUESTED:
Resolution 25-16: Accepting a Deed of Release for Land at the Roswell Air Center via resolution for land sold under
Ordinance 24-04 for modular home construction. (Halvorson/Yntema
BACKGROUND:
In i ti a te d b y: L e g a l / A i rp o rt
Ordinance 24-04 provided for the sale of approximately 45 acres of land to a modular home manufacturer at the old
millennium bus site. FAA has granted the Release necessary to sell the land. As an administrative matter, the FAA requests
a Resolution accepting the Deed of Release. Ordinance 24-04 already allows for the acceptance of the release
FINANCIAL CONSIDERATION
N/A
LEGAL REVIEW:
Legally Sufficient. Acceptance is required per Ordinance 24-04.
BOARD AND COMMITTEE ACTION:
Direct from Mayor Jennings.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff supports this resolution.
Attachments
Resolution 25-16 Accepting Deed of Release 45 acres
Exhibit A - Deed of Release
Special City Council 5 of 12 Roswell, NM
RESOLUTION 25-16
ACCEPTING A DEED OF RELEASE FOR LAND AT THE ROSWELL AIR CENTER
WHEREAS, Pursuant to Ordinance 24-04, the City of Roswell entered into an agreement to
sell 45.23 acres of airport land located in the Roswell Air Center, and
WHEREAS, this land was subject to an indenture dated January 24, 1968, pursuant to the
authority contained in the provisions of the Federal Property and Administrative Services Act of
1949, and the Surplus Property Act of 1944, as amended, and regulations and orders promulgated
thereunder, and
WHEREAS, as part of the sale process, the City requested a release of the land in question
from the Federal Aviation Administration in accordance with the provisions of Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA) Order 5190.6B, and
WHEREAS, the FAA determined that the land in question was not needed for present or
foreseeable airport purposes and such release will not materially or adversely affect the use,
operation, or maintenance of the airport, and thus released the land.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEARBY RESOLVED BY THIS GOVERNING BODY,
As provided under Ordinance 24-4, the City of Roswell gratefully receives and accepts the
Deed of Release attached hereto as Exhibit A.
PASSED, ADOPTED, SIGNED, and APPROVED the ______ day of _________________, 2025.
CITY SEAL _____________________________
Timothy Jennings, Mayor
ATTEST:
______________________
Amalia Martinez, City Clerk
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