Finance Committee

Special Meeting of the Finance Committee City Hall – Large Conference Room 425 N. Richardson Monday, May 8, 2023 Notice of this meeting was given to the public in compliance with Sections 10-15-1 through 10-15-4 NMSA 1978 and Resolution 23-01. ROLL CALL The meeting convened at 2:01 p.m. with Chairman Corn presiding, Councilor Heldenbrand present, Councilor Perry via GoToMeeting, and Councilor Foster being absent. Staff present: Justin Jones, Juan Fuentes, Joseph Seskey, Belinda Franco, TJ Conyers, Della Andazola, Amalia Martinez, Zach Lujan, Chad Cole, Hess Yntema, Mike Mathews, Janie Davies, Chanel Rey, and Elizabeth Prichard. Guests present: Rita Kane Doehoefer Marco Nava, Kurt Gass, Cisco Brink, Peggy Seskey, Kim Wood, Barbara Gomes, Terri Haber, Councilor Arnold, Councilor Halvorson, and Councilor Oropesa, APPROVAL OF AGENDA Councilor Heldenbrand moved to approve May 8, 2023 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. ACTION ITEMS 1. Consider Request and approval to increase the Fiscal Year 2024 Financial Assistance Request from $60,000 to $75,000: Presented by Barbara Gomez. Mainstreet Roswell is requesting an increase of $15,000 to allow for a part-tie employee be added to the organization to assist with forward moment in this non- profit organization. FOR THE RECORD: Councilor Perry left the meeting at 2:07 p.m. Discussion only. No action was taken. 2. Hispano Chamber of Commerce Financial Assistance request for fiscal Yar 2024: Presented by Marcos Nava. Requesting for the Financial funding of the Roswell Hispano Chamber in the amount of $50,000 to continue. FOR THE RECORD: Councilor Perry joined the meeting at 2:16 p.m. Discussion only. No action was taken. 3. Roswell-Chaves County Economic Development Corporation Financial Assistance Request for Fiscal Year 2024: Presented by Kurt Gass. Requesting the Continuation of Roswell City Funding of $200,000 for the 2024 Fiscal Year. FOR THE RECORD: Councilor Heldenbrand recused himself from discuss as he is a board member. Discussion only. No action was taken. 4. Roswell Municipal Court Fiscal Year 2024 Budget Request: Presented by Hon. Joseph H. Seskey, Municipal Judge. Requesting the review and approval for the Roswell Municipal Court Fiscal Year 2024 Budget. Discussion only. No action was taken. 5. Consider recommending approval for the expansion of Roswell Convention Center’s Liquor License No. 90025 to include alcohol service in the newly fenced outdoor area. Presented by Zachary Lujan and Justin Jones. The RCCC courtyard fencing project has been completed. This request is to allow the sale and use of alcoholic beverage within the new enclosed are. All application documentation for the State of New Mexico has been submitted and we need this final approval from the committee. Councilor Heldenbrand moved to approve the expansion of Roswell Convention & Civic Center’s liquor license No 90025 to include alcohol service in the newly fenced outdoor area to send to the Special Council meeting on May 18, 2023. 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. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: No public participation. ADJOURN The meeting adjourned at 3:20 p.m.