Drought Contingency Task Force
Regular MeetingRoswell, NM · March 27, 2024
Minutes
Regular Meeting of the Drought Contingency Task Force
Roswell City Hall
415 N. Richardson
Wednesday, March 27, 2024
Notice of this meeting was given to the public in compliance with Section 10-15-1
through 10-15-4 NMSA 1978 and Resolution 24-02.
CALL TO ORDER
Meeting was called to order at 4:05 p.m. by Judy Stubbs.
ROLL CALL
Members present: Judy Stubbs (Residential Consumer), Sean Benedict (Roswell
Independent School District), Water Conservation Specialist Chantel Longway, Tom
Jennings (Residential Consumer), and Darrell Johnson (City Councilor)
Members absent: Jonathon McGary (Supervising Ranger, Bottomless Lakes State
Park- Ex Officio Member) and Aron Balok (Pecos Valley Artesian Conservancy District,
Nathan Cobb (Commercial Consumer) for the record Nathan arrived at 4:28 p.m., and
Todd DeKay (ENMU-R) for the record Todd arrived at 4:17 p.m.
Guest Present: Superintendent of Water Maintenance Robert Glenn, USBR WaterSmart
Grant, Officers Technical Representative Rick Young, and Planning and Zoning
Meredith Hildreth
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Judy Stubbs asked for a voice vote and the approval of the minutes passed with a voice
vote of 4-0, with Jonathon, Todd, and Nathan being absent.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM FEBURARY 28, 2024
Judy Stubbs asked for a voice vote and the approval of the minutes passed with a voice
vote of 4-0, with Jonathon, Todd, and Nathan being absent.
NON-ACTION ITEMS
1. Overview of Drought Contingency plan
a. Drought Monitoring by Judy Stubbs
Judy explained that we have been monitoring drought with the state drought
monitoring system. Robert advised we are getting a well monitoring system
installed soon to show the recharge rate of the wells.
For the record Todd arrived at 4:17 p.m, and Nathan arrived at 4:28 p.m.
b. Vulnerability Assessment by Sean Benedict
Sean Benedict discussed the issues of 1) lowering the water table which
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Regular Meeting of the Drought Contingency Task Force
Roswell City Hall
415 N. Richardson
Wednesday, March 27, 2024
affects agricultural economy and causing people's wells to go dry 2) Stressing
the urban forest and causing trees to die or become diseased throughout the
municipal area. This would have an aesthetic and an economic impact 3)
Increased risk of fire due to dry accumulation of vegetation, possibly
enhanced by dead and/or dying trees 4) Increased risk of negative wildlife
encounters in the city due to lack of forage 5) Excess stress on athletic
facilities, parks, school grounds, and private facilities, resulting in economic
loss and reduced opportunity for our children to exercise and compete, 6)
Disadvantage the local economy in competition for tourist dollars, new move-
ins, and economic development, and 7) the rising temperatures.
c. Mitigating Action by Aron Balok
Aron was absent. Water Conservation Specialist Chantel Longway presented
for Aron. Chantel advised the ultimate goal is to reduce the average daily
water consumption by the individual consumer.
d. Response Actions by Aron Balok, Sean Benedict, and Tom Jennings
No presentation was made and more clarification was given as to what is
needed.
e. Operational and Administration Framework by Judy Stubbs and Tom
Jennings
No presentation was made and more clarification was given as to what is
needed.
f. Get a volunteer for Plan Update Process
All individuals are going to research different update processes for the plan,
which will be presented at the next meeting.
2. Residential Water Audit by Judy Stubbs and Tom Jennings
No presentation was made and more clarification was given as to what is
needed.
3. Commercial Water Audit by Sean Benedict and Nathan Cobb
No presentation was made and more clarification was given as to what is
needed.
ADJOURN
Meeting was adjourned at 5:40 p.m. with the next meeting to be held on April 24, 2024,
at 4:00 p.m at City Hall.
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Regular Meeting of the Drought Contingency Task Force
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415 N. Richardson
Wednesday, March 27, 2024
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Agenda
Drought Contingency Task Force Agenda
Wednesday, March 27, 2024 at 4:00 p.m.
Roswell City Hall
425 N. Richardson
Roswell, New Mexico 88201
Judy Stubbs and Tom Jennings – Residential Customers
Aron Balok – Pecos Valley Artesian Conservancy District
Nathan Cobb – Commercial Consumer (Kymera)
Sean Benedict – Roswell Independent School District
Todd DeKay – Commercial Consumer (ENMU-R)
Darrell Johnson - City Councilor
Jonathan McGary – Supervising Ranger, Bottomless Lakes State Park- Ex Officio Member
Staff Liaison: Chantel Longway - Water Conservation Specialist
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM FEBURARY 28, 2024 MEETING
NON-ACTION ITEMS
1. Overview of Drought Contingency plan
a. Drought Monitoring by Judy Stubbs
b. Vulnerability Assessment by Sean Benedict
c. Mitigating Action by Aaron Balok
d. Response Actions by Aron Balok, Sean Benedict, and Tom Jennings
e. Operational and Administration Framework by Judy Stubbs and Tom Jennings
f. Get a volunteer for Plan Update Process
2. Residential Water Audit by Judy Stubbs and Tom Jennings
3. Commercial Water Audit by Sean Benedict and Nathan Cobb
ACTION ITEMS
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.
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The Council, acting as attendees to an informational presentation, will not be discussing public business and no action will be taken.
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Wednesday, March 20, 2024
Regular Meeting of the Drought Contingency Task Force
Roswell City Hall
415 N. Richardson
Wednesday, February 28, 2024
Notice of this meeting was given to the public in compliance with Section 10-15-1
through 10-15-4 NMSA 1978 and Resolution 24-02.
CALL TO ORDER
Meeting was called to order at 4:02 p.m. by Water Conservation Specialist Chantel
Longway.
ROLL CALL
Members present: Judy Stubbs (Residential Consumer), Aron Balok (Pecos Valley
Artesian Conservancy District, Sean Benedict (Roswell Independent School District),
Water Conservation Specialist Chantel Longway, Tom Jennings (Residential
Consumer) and Nathan Cobb (Commercial Consumer)
Members absent: Jonathon McGary (Supervising Ranger, Bottomless Lakes State
Park- Ex Officio Member)
Guest Present: Superintendent of Water Maintenance Robert Glenn, USBR WaterSmart
Grant, Officers Technical Representative Rick Young, Engineering Director Louis Najar,
and Planning and Zoning Meredith Hildreth
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
There was a motion by Sean Benedict and a second by Nathan Cobb to approve the
agenda for the February 28, 2024 meeting. Tom Jennings requested open comments
be added about the Land and Water Summit. The motion passed with a voice vote of 5-
0, with Jonathon being absent.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM JUNE 19, 2023
Judy Stubbs asked for a voice vote and the approval of the minutes passed with a voice
vote of 5-0, with Jonathon being absent.
For The Record: Robert Glenn, left the meeting at 4:30 p.m.
NON-ACTION ITEMS
1. Notes from the August 16, 2023 meeting
2. Notes from the October 19, 2023 meeting
3. Notes from the November 15, 2023 meeting
All items were presented as notes from previous meetings.
ACTION ITEMS
4. Approve Updates and Changes to Communications and Outreach Plan
There was a motion by Aron and a second by Sean to approve the communication and
outreach plan. The motion passed with a voice vote of 5-0, with Jonathon being absent.
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Regular Meeting of the Drought Contingency Task Force
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415 N. Richardson
Wednesday, February 28, 2024
For The Record: Aron Balok, left the meeting at 5:25 p.m.
5. Approve Updates and Changes to the Work Plan
There was a motion by Tom and a second by Sean to a approve the communication
and outreach plan. The motion passed with a voice vote of 4-0, with Jonathon and Aron
being absent.
6. Approve the meeting dates for 2024
Tom made a motion to meet on the fourth Wednesday of the month until further notice.
Sean seconded and the motion passed 4-0, with Jonathon and Aron being absent.
OPEN COMMENTS
7. Land and Water Summit
Tom talked about the Land and Water Summit and handed out material to advise the
commit about a training opportunity.
ADJOURN
Meeting was adjourned at 5:53 p.m. with the next meeting to be held on March 27,
2024, at 4:00 p.m at City Hall.
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