General Services Committee (Discontinued as of March 2024)

Regular Meeting of the General Services Committee Held in the Conference Room at City Hall August 25, 2015 Notice of this meeting was given to the public in compliance with Sections 10-15-1 through 10- 15-4 NMSA 1978 and Resolution 14-36. ROLL CALL The meeting convened at 4:00 p.m. with Chairman Oropesa presiding, Councilors Mackey and Best present with Councilor Sanchez being absent. Staff present: Tim Williams, Jonathan Phillips and Sylvia Casarez. Guests present: Eva Tellez and James Edwards APPROVAL OF AGENDA Councilor Best moved to approve the August 25, 2015 regular General Services Committee Meeting Agenda as presented. Councilor Mackey was the second. A voice vote was unanimous and the motion passed with Councilor Sanchez being absent. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Councilor Best moved to approve the minutes from the regular General Services meetings of July 28, 2015. Councilor Mackey was the second and the motion passed with Councilor Sanchez being absent. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Eva Tellez had concerns pertaining to water property disclaimers. After discussion between staff and Committee members, Ms. Tellez indicated she was content with information given to her. REGULAR ITEMS Parks and Recreation Field Allocation Policies and Procedures. Mr. Williams discussed new policies and procedures. The City of Roswell has several parks with athletic fields that are used by various youth leagues and organizations. In the past, fields have been allocated to designated leagues by a designated staff member from the Parks and Recreation Department. The proposed field allocation policies and procedures will better organize the allocation process. It will assist in holding both the Parks and Recreation Department and the youth league organization accountable when using the park amenities. Councilor Best moved to approve the Parks and Recreation Field Allocation Policies and Procedures. Councilor Mackey was the second. A voice vote was unanimous and the motion passed with Councilor Sanchez being absent. The addition of Veteran’s Day and Christmas Eve to the observed City of Roswell holidays. Mr. Phillips discussed observed City of Roswell holidays. The City of Roswell currently observes eight city holidays per year. In comparison with our benchmark entities within our area. Staff would like for the General Services Committee to consider the addition of two holidays, Veteran’s Day and Christmas Eve. Councilor Mackey moved to approve the addition of Veteran’s Day and Christmas Eve to the observed City of Roswell holidays. Councilor Best was the second. A voice vote was unanimous and the motion passed with Councilor Sanchez being absent. NON-ACTION ITEMS None ADJOURN The meeting adjourned at 4:46 p.m.