Finance Committee
Regular MeetingRoswell, NM · July 2, 2015
Minutes
Joint Meeting of the Finance and Legal Committees
Held in the Conference Room at City Hall
July 2, 2015
Notice of this meeting was given to the public in compliance with Sections 10-15-1 through
10-15-4 NMSA 1978 and Resolution 14-36.
ROLL CALL
The meeting convened at 8:00 a.m. with Chairman Grant presiding, Councilors Henderson,
Mackey, Denny and Sandoval being present; Councilor Perry was absent.
Staff present: Monica Garcia, William Zarr, Jonathan Phillips, Jennifer Brady, Louis Najar, Kevin
Dillon, Elizabeth Stark-Rankins, Martha Morales and Elaine Mayfield.
Guests present: Bill Flynt, Candace Lewis, Dorrie McCarty, Barbara Gomez and Paula Grieves.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Councilor Sandoval moved to approve the July 2, 2015 joint Finance and Legal Committee
Meeting Agenda with the exception of moving regular item number eight to number three and
all others to follow in pursuit. Councilor Henderson was the second. A voice vote was
unanimous and the motion passed. Councilor Perry was absent.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Councilor Sandoval moved to approve the June 4, 2015 regular Finance Committee meeting
minutes. Councilor Henderson was the second. A voice vote was unanimous and the motion
passed. Councilor Perry was absent.
For the record Councilor Perry joined at 8:07 a.m.
REGULAR ITEMS
Proposed Ordinance No. 15-12 – Amending Article V of the Roswell City Code pertaining to
Purchasing (Both Finance and Legal – approval). Ms. Garcia gave a presentation on Proposed
Ordinance No. 15-12. The purpose of Proposed Ordinance No. 15-12 is to update relevant
provision sections of the City Code to reflect the State Procurement Code, updating the section
of “debarment” to mirror current State Provisions. Councilor Henderson moved the Legal
Committee approve Proposed Ordinance No. 15-12 – Amending Article V of the Roswell City
Code pertaining to Purchasing. Councilor Mackey was the second. A voice vote was
unanimous; the motion passed the Legal Committee. Councilor Sandoval moved the Finance
Committee approve Proposed Ordinance No. 15-12 – Amending Article V of the Roswell City
Code pertaining to Purchasing. Councilor Perry was the second. A voice vote was unanimous;
the motion passed the Finance Committee.
Legal Committee Adjourned. The Legal Committee adjourned at 8:10 a.m.
Resolution No. 15-39 – Authorizing the Mayor to Accept Funding Assistance from the Federal
Aviation Administration. Ms. Garcia gave a presentation on Resolution No. 15-39. Funding
Assistance from the Federal Aviation Administration will complete the reconstruction of
runway 3-21, Schedule I (North end) and Schedule II (middle section) at RIAC. Councilor
Sandoval moved to approve Resolution No. 15-39 – Authorizing the Mayor to Accept Funding
Assistance from the Federal Aviation Administration. Councilor Henderson was the second. A
voice vote was unanimous; the motion passed.
Lodger’s Tax Funding Request – 3rd Annual Roswell Mud Sweat and Tears. Ms. Garcia gave a
presentation on the Lodger’s Tax Funding Request – 3rd Annual Roswell Mud Sweat and Tears.
The request is in the amount of $5,000.00 and is scheduled for August 29, 2015 at the Noon
Optimist Park. Councilor Perry moved to approve Lodger’s Tax Funding Request – 3rd Annual
Roswell Mud Sweat and Tears. Councilor Sandoval was the second. A voice vote was
unanimous; the motion passed.
Lodger’s Tax Funding Request – 10th Annual Roswell Jazz Festival. Ms. Garcia gave a
presentation on the Lodger’s Tax Funding Request – 10th Annual Roswell Jazz Festival. The
request is in the amount of $5,000.00 and is scheduled for October 7-11, 2015 at various
locations throughout Roswell, including the Courthouse Lawn, Liberty, Peppers, Pecos Flavors,
RMAC, AMOCA and Puebla Auditorium. Councilor Perry moved to approve Lodger’s Tax
Funding Request – 10th Annual Roswell Jazz Festival. Councilor Sandoval was the second. A
voice vote was unanimous; the motion passed.
Lodger’s Tax Funding Request – 14th Annual Bitter Lake NWR Dragonfly Festival. Ms. Garcia
gave a presentation on the Lodger’s Tax Funding Request – 14th Annual Bitter Lake NWR
Dragonfly Festival. The request is in the amount of $1,000.00 and is scheduled for September
12 & 13, 2015 at the Bitter Lake Refuge. Councilor Sandoval moved to approve Lodger’s Tax
Funding Request – 14th Annual Bitter Lake NWR Dragonfly Festival. Councilor Henderson was
the second. A voice vote was unanimous; the motion passed.
Lodger’s Tax Funding Request – Rio Pecos Kennel Club – Dog Show 2015. Ms. Garcia gave a
presentation on the Lodger’s Tax Funding Request – Rio Pecos Kennel Club – Dog Show 2015.
The request is in the amount of $2,175.00 and is scheduled for September 5 & 6, 2015 at the
Roswell Industrial Air Center Park. Councilor Henderson moved to approve Lodger’s Tax
Funding Request – Rio Pecos Kennel Club – Dog Show 2015. Councilor Perry was the second.
A voice vote was unanimous; the motion passed.
Roswell Chamber of Commerce Agreement. Ms. Garcia gave a presentation on the Roswell
Chamber of Commerce Agreement. The agreement and request for support is in the amount
of $76,700. The term of the agreement is for three years with additional one year extensions.
Councilor Henderson moved to approve the Roswell Chamber of Commerce Agreement.
Councilor Perry was the second. A voice vote was unanimous; the motion passed.
ADJOURN
The meeting adjourned at 9:06 a.m.
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