Finance Committee
Regular MeetingRoswell, NM · October 4, 2018
Minutes
Regular Meeting of the Finance Committee
Held in the Conference Room at City Hall
Thursday, October 4, 2018
Notice of this meeting was given to the public in compliance with Sections 10-15-1 through 10-
15-4 NMSA 1978 and Resolution 18-55.
ROLL CALL
The meeting convened at 8:01 a.m. with Chairman Grant presiding; Councilors Henderson,
Roebuck, and Stubbs being present.
Staff present: Monica Garcia, Chanel Rey, Juanita Jennings, Becky Hicks, Sharon Coll, Scott
Stark, Frank Montoya, Deanna Garcia, Mike Matthews, Devin Graham, Elizabeth Gilbert, Sylvia
Casarez, Lupita Everett, and Aaron Holloman.
Guests present: Alison Penn, Larry Connolly, Rita Kane-Doerhoefer, Juliana Halvorson, Kathy
Lay, Wanda Porter, Brittnye Lamb, Sherri Roe Miller, Regina Gaysina, Candy McClelland, Molly
Boyles, Sarai Fowler, Amy McVay-Davis, and Mayor Kintigh.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Councilor Henderson moved to approve the October 4, 2018, Finance Committee meeting agenda
as presented. Councilor Roebuck was the second. A voice vote was unanimous, and the motion
passed 4-0.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Councilor Henderson moved to approve the minutes from the September 6, 2018, regular Finance
Committee meeting with the following corrections:
Veteran 5K Run was amended to be BRAVE 5k Run
Correct Ms. Boyles name under the Request for Waiver of Special Event Fees – Chili &
Cheese Festival
Under the Request for Additional Support & Request for Waiver of Special Event Fees –
Roswell’s 2019 UFO Festival add the motion was deferred because of the Memorandum
of Understanding with MainStreet Roswell.
Councilor Roebuck was the second. A voice vote was unanimous, and the motion passed 4-0.
NON-ACTION ITEMS
Informational Reports: Reports were included in the agenda packet. Ms. Garcia handed out the
Investment Portfolio and Budget Status Report.
Tyler Update: Ms. Garcia and Staff discussed the software update.
Airport Water Revenue Discussion: Ms. Garcia discussed that Water revenues at the Roswell
International Air Center is being allocated to the Air Center and not Water funds. Mayor Kintigh
discussed the upcoming meeting with the Airport Advisory Commission.
ACTION ITEMS
Request for Waiver of Special Event Fees – Walk for Hope: Ms. Jennings presented the request
for waiver of all special event fees for the Chaves County Cancer Fund’s 2019 Walk for Hope.
Ms. Porter, Ms. Lamb, and Ms. Roe Miller were present to answer questions. The event is
scheduled for May 10, 2019. This will be the 10th anniversary of the event. Councilor Roebuck
moved to send to full City Council approval of waiver of special event fees for the 2019 Walk for
Hope in the amount of $2,461.25. Councilor Henderson was the second. A voice vote was 3-1 with
Councilor Stubbs voting no.
FOR THE RECORD: Councilor Stubbs stated she voted no because she thought the committee
was not waving enough for the Walk for Hope.
Lodgers’ Tax Funding – SENM Public Awareness Project: Ms. Jennings presented the request for
proposed funding of the SENM Public Awareness Project. The Occupancy Tax Board
recommended funding for the Historical Society for SENM Public Awareness Project in the
amount of up to $617.90 on a 50% reimbursement basis. Ms. McVay-Davis was present to answer
questions. Councilor Henderson moved to send to full City Council on consent agenda proposed
funding up to $617.90, on a reimbursement basis of 50% of eligible expenses of the SENM Public
Awareness Project. Councilor Stubbs was the second. A voice vote was unanimous and the motion
passed 4-0.
Lodgers’ Tax Funding – Jesse Andrus & Mike Hillman Memorial Rodeo: Ms. Jennings presented
the request for proposed funding of the Jesse Andrus & Mike Hillman Memorial Rodeo. The event
is scheduled for April 19-20, 2019. The Occupancy Tax Board recommended funding for the Jesse
Andrus & Mike Hillman Memorial Rodeo in the amount of $3,800 on a 50% reimbursement basis.
Ms. McClelland was present to answer questions. Councilor Henderson moved to send to full City
Council on consent agenda proposed funding up to $3,800, on a reimbursement basis of 50% of
eligible expenses. Councilor Stubbs was the second. A voice vote was unanimous and the motion
passed 4-0.
Lodgers’ Tax Funding – Roswell Symphony Orchestra: Ms. Jennings presented the request for
proposed funding of the Roswell Symphony Orchestra. The 2019 events are February 9, April 12,
and April 13. The Occupancy Tax Board recommended funding for the Roswell Symphony
Orchestra in the amount of $4,085 on a 50% reimbursement basis. Ms. Fowler was present to
answer questions. Councilor Stubbs moved to send to full City Council on consent agenda
proposed Lodgers’ Tax funding up to $4,085, on a reimbursement basis of 50% of eligible
expenses. Councilor Henderson was the second. A voice vote was unanimous and the motion
passed 4-0.
Lodgers’ Tax Funding – 2019 UFO Festival: Ms. Jennings presented the request for proposed
funding of the 2019 UFO Festival. The event is scheduled for July 5-7, 2019. The Occupancy Tax
Board recommended funding for the 2019 UFO Festival in the amount of up to $10,500 on a 50%
reimbursement basis. Ms. Lay was present to answer questions. Councilor Stubbs moved to send
the full City Council on consent agenda proposed funding up to $21,100, on a reimbursement basis
of 100% of eligible expenses. Councilor Henderson was the second. A voice vote was unanimous
and the motion passed 4-0.
Resolution 18-63 – Authorizing the Execution and Delivery of Loan Agreement and Intercept
Agreement by and between the City of Roswell and the NMFA: Ms. Garcia presented the request
for approval of Resolution 18-63 which details authorization and execution of a loan agreement
and an intercept agreement by and between the NMFA and the City of Roswell. The City approved
Resolution 18-57 at their September 2018 meeting which allowed the City to borrow funds from
the General Fund as we secured funding through the NMFA. Ms. Gaysina was present to answer
questions. Councilor Henderson moved to send to full City Council approval of Resolution 18-63
authorizing the execution and delivery of loan agreement and intercept agreement by and between
the City of Roswell and the NMFA. Councilor Roebuck was the second. A voice vote was
unanimous and the motion passed 4-0.
Resolution 18-64 – Budget Amendment Grant’s Previous Year Encumbrances: Ms. Hicks
presented the request for approval of Resolution 18-64 which details a budget amendment for
previous years’ unencumbered cash balance brought forward into the current year’s budget.
Councilor Henderson moved to send to full City Council approval of Resolution 18-64 budget
amendment grant’s previous year encumbrances. Councilor Roebuck was the second. A voice vote
was unanimous and the motion passed 4-0.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
Councilor Henderson discussed the Community Development Block Grant and the Fire
Department’s annual audit.
ADJOURN
The meeting adjourned at 10:08 a.m.
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