Finance Committee

Special Finance Committee Meeting City Hall – Large Conference Room 425 N. Richardson Friday, May 20, 2022 Notice of this meeting was given to the public in compliance with Sections 10-15-1 through 10-15-4 NMSA 1978 and Resolution 22-14. ROLL CALL The meeting convened at 3:00 p.m. with Chairman Corn presiding; Councilor Heldenbrand present, Councilor Perry participating via GoToMeeting, and Councilor Foster being absent. Staff present: Joe Neeb, Juan Fuentes, Mike Matthews, Juanita Jennings, Janie Davies, Renee Trujillo, Teri Best, Scott Stark, John Wright Guests present: Mayor Tim Jennings, Councilor Cristina Arnold, Councilor Jeanine Best, Councilor Juan Oropesa, Councilor Juliana Halverson (via GoToMeeting), Juno Ogle (Roswell Daily Record), Larry Connolly, Keith Berry, Robin Casady, Judy Stubbs (via GoToMeeting), Rita Kane-Doerhoefer (via GoToMeeting), Joleigh Doty (via GoToMeeting) APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA Councilor Heldenbrand moved to approve the May 20, 2022 Special Finance Committee meeting agenda as presented. Councilor Perry was the second. A voice vote was 3-0 and the motion passed with Councilor Perry participating via GoToMeeting and Councilor Foster being absent. FOR THE RECORD: Councilor Foster joined the meeting at 3:34 p.m. FOR THE RECORD: Councilor Perry joined the meeting in person at 3:46 p.m. ITEMS Discussion and recommendation of the Preliminary Fiscal Year 2023 Revenue and Expenditure Budget: Mr. Fuentes presented information on the progress of the budget and changes discussed at previous meetings. Mr. Mathews discussed the addition of five (5) positions to the Roswell Police Department’s FY23 budget. MOTION: Councilor Foster moved to remove five (5) positions from the Police Department’s budget. Councilor Perry was the second. A voice vote was 2-2 with Councilors Perry and Foster voting no, and the motion failed with a tie vote. MOTION: Councilor Perry moved to add $290,125 to the Police Department’s budget for the equipment for five positions. Councilor Foster was the second. A voice vote was 4-0 and the motion passed unanimously. MOTION: Councilor Perry moved to send as amended the Preliminary Fiscal Year 2023 Revenue and Expenditure Budget to full City Council for review and potential approval. Councilor Heldenbrand was the second. A voice vote was 4-0 and the motion passed unanimously. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Future meeting dates and the budget timeline were discussed among staff and the committee. Councilor Perry discussed attending the Legislative Finance Committee at NMMI. Mr. Connolly discussed the work that employees do on the budget process. ADJOURN The meeting adjourned at 5:00 p.m.