Finance Committee
Regular MeetingRoswell, NM · June 9, 2022
Minutes
Special Finance Committee Meeting
City Hall – Large Conference Room
425 N. Richardson
Thursday June 9, 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 10:00 a.m. with Chairman Corn presiding; Councilors
Heldenbrand and Foster present and Councilor Perry being absent.
Staff present: Juan Fuentes, Mike Matthews, Juanita Jennings, Janie Davies, Teri Best,
Karen Sanders, RPD Chief Phil Smith, RFD Chief Matt Miller, RPD Deputy Chief
Michael Taylor, Amanda Davis
Guests present: Mayor Timothy Jennings, Councilor Jeanine Best, Lisa Dunlap
(Roswell Daily Record), Rita Kane-Doerhoefer (via GoToMeeting)
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
Councilor Heldenbrand moved to approve the June 9, 2022 Special Finance Committee
meeting agenda as presented. Councilor Foster was the second. A voice vote was 3-0
and the motion passed with Councilor Perry being absent.
FOR THE RECORD: Councilor Perry joined the meeting at 10:02 a.m.
NON-ACTION ITEMS
Police Department operations and budget status: Chief Smith provided an overview of
expenses, grants and funding, planned equipment purchases, facility upgrades, and
staffing for the Roswell Police Department.
Fire Department operations and budget status: Chief Miller discussed the budget of the
Roswell Fire Department and issues that have been encountered with acquiring up-to-
date equipment, vehicles and staffing.
Dispatch Department operations and budget status: Ms. Best presented information on
the current status of the new location for the Dispatch Department, the department’s
budget needs and funding and the cooperation with the County.
Emergency Management operations and budget status: Ms. Sanders discussed the
grants that she secures for other City departments, the funding that comes from
Homeland Security, Chaves County and other sources, and disaster reimbursement.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
None.
ADJOURN
The meeting adjourned at 11:52 a.m.
Agenda
SPECIAL
FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING
Thursday, June 9, 2022 at 10:00 a.m.
City Hall - Large Conference Room
425 N. Richardson
Roswell, NM 88201
Committee Chair: Robert Corn
Committee Vice Chair: Edward Heldenbrand
Committee Members: Barry Foster, Jason Perry
Staff Liaison: Juan Fuentes
A. Call to Order
B. Roll Call
C. Approval of the Agenda
D. Item(s)
1. Police Department operations and budget status.
2. Fire Department operations and budget status.
3. Dispatch Department operations and budget status.
4. Emergency Management operations and budget status.
E. Adjourn
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Resolution 22-14.
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ROSWELL NEW MEXICO
AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT
Special Committee Meeting Item No.
Meeting Date: 06/09/2022
COMMITTEE: Finance Committee
CONTACT: Juan Fuentes CHAIR: Robert B. Corn
ACTION REQUESTED:
1. Police Department operations and budget status.
2. Fire Department operations and budget status.
3. Dispatch Department operations and budget status.
4. Emergency Management operations and budget status.
BACKGROUND:
Initiated by: Councilor Corn
The various departments will present an update on their operations, budget status and ongoing projects.
FINANCIAL CONSIDERATION:
To be determined.
LEGAL REVIEW:
No legal review is required at this time.
BOARD AND COMMITTEE ACTION:
Finance Committee will consider this item at their Regular Committee Meeting on June 9, 2022.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
For information only.
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