Finance Committee
Regular MeetingRoswell, NM · September 12, 2022
Minutes
Special Finance Committee Meeting
City Hall – Large Conference Room
425 N. Richardson
Monday, September 12, 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 4:02 p.m. with Chairman Corn presiding; Councilor
Heldenbrand present; Councilors Perry and Foster being absent.
Staff present: Juan Fuentes, Mike Mathews, Joe Neeb, Janie Davies, Abraham
Chaparro, Debbie Reyer, Gabrielle Han (via GoToMeeting), Hess Yntema
Guests present: Mayor Tim Jennings, Councilor Jeanine Best (via GoToMeeting),
Councilor Cristina Arnold, Rita Kane-Doerhoefer (via GoToMeeting), Dave Yanke
(NewGen Strategies via GoToMeeting), Juno Ogle (via GoToMeeting)
FOR THE RECORD: Councilor Perry joined the meeting via GoToMeeting at 4:09 p.m.
ITEMS
NewGen Strategies & Solutions Solid Waste Cost of Service Study: Mr. Yanke with
NewGen Strategies & Solutions provided a presentation explaining his background, the
services his business is providing to the City, how they obtained and evaluated the data
and their recommendations for suggested rate increases for the Sanitation Department.
He and Mr. Chaparro answered questions from the committee and guests.
Sanitation Department operations and budget status: Mr. Chaparro and Ms. Davies
provided information for the budgets of the Solid Waste Department including revenues
and expenses, current loans, operating expenses, equipment and staffing costs, and
mapping projects.
Landfill Department operations and budget status: Mr. Chaparro and Ms. Davies
provided information for the budgets of the Solid Waste Department including revenues
and expenses, fuel costs, recycling, vehicles and switching to front loading vehicles.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
The committee and staff discussed the American Rescue Plan allocations, the
homeless situation downtown and future meetings.
ADJOURN
The meeting adjourned at 5:59 p.m.
Agenda
SPECIAL
FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING
Monday, September 12, 2022 at 4:00 p.m.
City Hall - Large Conference Room
425 N. Richardson
Roswell, NM 88201
Committee Chair: Robert Corn
Committee Vice Chair: Barry Foster
Committee Members: Edward Heldenbrand, Jason Perry
Staff Liaison: Juan Fuentes
A. Call to Order
B. Roll Call
C. Approval of the Agenda
D. Item(s)
1. NewGen Strategies & Solutions Solid Waste Cost of Service Study.
2. Sanitation Department operations and budget status.
3. Landfill Department operations and budget status.
E. Adjourn
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Resolution 22-14.
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AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT
Special Committee Meeting Items No. 1
Meeting Date: 9/12/2022
COMMITTEE: Finance Committee
CONTACT: Juan Fuentes CHAIR: Robert Corn
ACTION REQUESTED:
NewGen Strategies & Solutions Solid Waste Cost of Service Study.
BACKGROUND:
Initiated by: Abraham Chaparro, SW Director
• The Water, Waste Water and Solid Waste Departments are in need to conduct a comprehensive water,
wastewater and solid waste cost of service and rate design study.
• The City received a proposal from NewGen Strategies & Solutions, LLC (NewGen) along with Parkhill
Smith and Cooper (PSC) for the rate study.
• The study was awarded to NewGen utilizing the H-GAC Buy contracting agreement.
• The Solid Waste study was the first to start due to the availability of the data needed for the analysis.
The information to be presented at the meeting summarizes NewGen’s preliminary recommendations.
FINANCIAL CONSIDERATION:
No financial consideration.
LEGAL REVIEW:
Not required for this item.
BOARD AND COMMITTEE ACTION:
No committee action for this item.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Informational reports only.
ATTACHMENTS
ROSWELL NEW MEXICO
AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT
Special Committee Meeting Items No. 2 & 3
Meeting Date: 9/12/2022
COMMITTEE: Finance Committee
CONTACT: Juan Fuentes CHAIR: Robert Corn
ACTION REQUESTED:
Sanitation and Landfill Department operations and budget status.
BACKGROUND:
Initiated by: Chairman Corn
As requested by Chairman Corn, the special meeting will focus on the review and discussion of Sanitation and
Landfill Department operations. Staff will present at the meeting information on:
• Personnel
• Operations
• Current and Future Capital Projects
FINANCIAL CONSIDERATION:
No financial consideration.
LEGAL REVIEW:
Not required for this item.
BOARD AND COMMITTEE ACTION:
No committee action for this item.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Informational reports only.
ATTACHMENTS
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