General Services Committee (Discontinued as of March 2024)
Regular MeetingRoswell, NM · October 27, 2015
Minutes
Joint Meeting of the General Services and Infrastructure Committees
Held in the Bondurant Room at Roswell Public Library
October 27, 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 15-56.
ROLL CALL
The meeting convened at 4:03 p.m. with Ms. Chair Best presiding, Councilors Oropesa, Sanchez,
Velasquez and Grant present with Councilor Mackey being absent.
Staff present: Elizabeth Stark-Rankins, Louis Najar, Kevin Dillon, Tim Williams, Damian Cheatem
and Jonathan Phillips.
FOR THE RECORD: Councilors Perry, Henderson and Denny were also present.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Councilor Velasquez moved to approve the October 27, 2015 Joint General Services and
Infrastructure Committee meeting agenda. Councilor Best was the second. A voice vote was
unanimous and the motion passed with Councilor Mackey being absent.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Councilor Sanchez moved to approve the September 22, 2015 regular General Services
Committee meeting minutes. Councilor Best was the second. A voice vote was unanimous and
the motion passed with Councilor Mackey being absent.
Councilor Best moved to approve the September 21, 2015 regular Infrastructure Committee
meeting minutes. Councilor Grant was the second. A voice vote was unanimous and the motion
passed.
NON-ACTION ITEMS
Renaming of Two Street Sections
Mr. Najar introduced the renaming of two street sections. The two street sections identified to
be renamed are:
Nevada from 8th to Country Club as Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue.
South Main from McGaffey to Air Center entrance (Hobson) as Cesar Chavez Boulevard
which could potentially be an honorary name.
IN FAVOR: Frank Sanchez, Bobby Villegas, Virginia Garcia, Richard Garcia
OPPOSED: Andrea Moore, Linda Kaiser, Guy Tipton, Mike Coler, Duane Green, William Briney,
Sean Davis, William Lester, Brenda Morrow, Larry Lee, Greg Neal, Kerry Moore, Stan Brisco,
Mary Alice Lysak, Bill Shepherd, Cleta Coen, Terry Johnson, Tara Johnson
After further discussion, Joint Committee members gave staff direction to place the two
Changing of Names draft policies on the December City Council meeting as a Regular/Action
Item.
Youth Sports League Participation Update
Mr. Cheatem gave an update on the Youth Sports League Participation. The league participation
spreadsheet includes the league, season and the last three years participation numbers.
Splash Pad Design
Mr. Dillon discussed the Splash Pad Design. The design will include the splash pad, fencing, area
lighting and security cameras. The Fiscal Year 2016 Bond will fund $105,000, a private donor will
fund $100,000 and State Capital Outlay will fund $245,000.
REGULAR ITEMS
Project Award Recommendations
Ms. Stark-Rankins discussed the project award recommendations. Award project agreements
as presented for each of the following capital improvement projects:
Library Reroof
Heated Vactor Truck and Valve Storage Building
Entryway signs
Councilor Grant moved to approve the Project Award Recommendations. Councilor Oropesa
was the second. A voice vote was unanimous and the motion passed.
Maintenance Agreement Renewal – NMMI Russ DeKay Athletic Field
Mr. Williams discussed the maintenance agreement renewal with the New Mexico Military
Institute. Russ DeKay Field is owned by NMMI. It has primarily been utilized in the past by the
Roswell Youth Soccer Association. Currently, the Roswell Youth Soccer Association does not
utilize Russ DeKay Field, instead it is being utilized for soccer and football practices, small event
gatherings and fitness walks. The maintenance agreement is for a term of three years and shall
automatically renew for additional one year terms unless either party notifies the other in
writing of its intention to cancel the agreement. Either party may also cancel the agreement for
any reason by providing ninety days written notice to the other party. The care and
maintenance would require a cost over $10,000 annually consisting of manpower, utilities,
equipment, repairs and soil/turf applications. Councilor Best moved to approve the
maintenance agreement renewal – NMMI Russ DeKay Athletic Field. Councilor Sanchez was the
second. A voice vote was unanimous and the motion passed with Councilor Mackey being
absent.
OTHER BUSINESS (NON-ACTION)
Councilor Grant asked staff if dogs are allowed in the fields. After discussion, staff will review
rules and regulations.
ADJOURN
Councilor Best moved to adjourn. Councilor Grant was the second. A voice vote was unanimous
and the motion passed with Councilor Mackey being absent. The meeting adjourned at 7:13
p.m.
Agenda
ROSWELL GENERAL SERVICES & INFRASTRUCTURE
JOINT COMMITTEE AGENDA
Tuesday, October 27, 2015 at 4:00 p.m.
Bondurant Room at Roswell Public Library
301 N. Pennsylvania Avenue
Infrastructure General Services
Committee Chair: Jeanine Best Committee Chair: Juan Oropesa
Committee Vice Chair: Elena Velasquez Committee Vice Chair: Savino Sanchez
Members: Caleb Grant, Juan Oropesa Members: Jeanine Best, Natasha Mackey
Staff Coordinator: Louis Najar Staff Coordinator: Jonathan Phillips
A. Call to Order and Roll Call
B. Approval of the Joint Agenda
C. Approval of the Minutes Committee Page
1. September 21, 2015 Infrastructure Meeting Minutes Infrastructure 1-2
2. September 22, 2015 General Services Meeting Minutes General Services 1-2
D. Non-Action Items
1. Renaming of Two Street Sections Joint 3-5
2. Splash Pad Design Joint 6-10
3. Youth Sports League Participation Update General Services 11
E. Regular Items (Action Items)
1. Project Award Recommendations Infrastructure 11-13
2. Maintenance Agreement Renewal – NMMI Russ DeKay General Services 12-16
Athletic Field
F. Other Business (Non-Action)
1. Public Comments
G. Adjourn (Next Infrastructure Meeting: November 16, 2015)
(Next General Services Meeting: November 24, 2015)
Notice of this meeting has been given to the public in compliance with Sections 10-15-1 through 10-15-4 NMSA 1978 and
Resolution 15-56.
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Printed and posted: 10/23/2015
Regular Meeting of the General Services Committee
Held in the Conference Room at City Hall
September 22, 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 4:02 p.m. with Chairman Oropesa presiding, Councilors Mackey and
Sanchez present with Councilor Best being absent.
Staff present: Tim Williams, Steve Polasek and Laurie Jerge
Guests present: Chris Birdsey
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Councilor Mackey moved to approve the September 22, 2015 regular General Services
Committee Meeting Agenda as presented. Councilor Oropesa was the second. A voice vote was
2-1; Councilor Sanchez abstained and the motion passed with Councilor Best being absent.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Councilor Mackey moved to approve the minutes from the regular General Services meetings
of August 25, 2015. Councilor Oropesa was the second. A voice vote was 2-1; Councilor Sanchez
abstained and the motion passed with Councilor Best being absent.
REGULAR ITEMS
Review and recommendation to City Council to authorize the City Manager to enter into a
Memorandum of Understanding with the New Mexico Military Institute (NMMI) for City use of
the NMMI Amphitheater. Mr. Polasek discussed the Draft Memorandum of Understanding
(MOU) with NMMI. Currently, the outdoor amphitheater is owned by NMMI and has not been
utilized in some time. NMMI has no immediate or future plans to use the facility therefore, arts
organizations, City Staff and NMMI have been exploring the possibility of using the
amphitheater as a venue for community based performing arts activities and events. The City
would like to lease the amphitheater from NMMI and in turn sub-lease to the Young
Professionals for the Arts Collective (YPAC). Councilor Mackey moved to recommend to City
Council to authorize the City Manager to enter into a MOU with NMMI for City use of the NMMI
Amphitheater. Councilor Sanchez was the second. A voice vote was unanimous and the motion
passed with Councilor Best being absent.
NON-ACTION ITEMS
Receive a presentation regarding Parks and Recreation programs. Mr. Williams discussed league
participant numbers. Ms. Jerge gave presentation on parks and recreation programs. Upcoming
events/programs include basketball season, winter family programming and fall classes at
Roswell Adult and Senior Center.
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PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
NONE
ADJOURN
Councilor Mackey moved to adjourn. Councilor Sanchez was the second. A voice vote was
unanimous and the motion passed with Councilor Best being absent. The meeting adjourned at
4:32 p.m.
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ROSWELL, NEW MEXICO
General Services and Infrastructure Committee
Bondurant Room at Roswell Public Library
301 N. Pennsylvania, Roswell, NM 88201
Tuesday, October 27, 2015 at 4:00 p.m.
ACTION REQUESTED: Renaming of Two Street Sections
BACKGROUND: At the request of Mayor Kintigh, Councilor Juan Oropesa,
and Councilor Elena Velasquez, this item was included as a
presentation in the October 2015 Council meeting where it
was determined that a joint Committee meeting to discuss
this further was warranted. The two street sections
identified to be renamed are:
Nevada from 8th to Country Club as Martin Luther King
Jr. Avenue.
South Main from McGaffey to Air Center entrance
(Hobson) as Cesar Chavez Boulevard which could
potentially be an honorary name.
Both names could be adopted via a resolution. MLK would
be implemented with future development in the Cielo
Grande area.
FINANCIAL CONSIDERATION: N/A
LEGAL REVIEW: N/A
BOARD OR
COMMITTEE ACTION: Provide general direction for:
1) Exact street section to be renamed and what the name
will be.
2) Process for including adjacent property owners to the
identified street sections.
3) Further opportunities for public participation.
4) Other concerns or questions to be addressed.
STAFF
RECOMMENDATION: N/A
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Country Club
City‐Owned
Property
Proposed
Martin Luther
King Jr. Avenue
8th Street
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City‐Owned
Property
Proposed
Cesar Chavez
Boulevard
Cemetery
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ROSWELL, NEW MEXICO
General Services and Infrastructure Committee
Bondurant Room at Roswell Public Library
301 N. Pennsylvania, Roswell, NM 88201
Tuesday, October 27, 2015 at 4:00 p.m.
ACTION REQUESTED: Splash Pad Design
BACKGROUND: Design of a splash pad to be located in Poe Corn Park
which can be delivered within budget. This will include the
splash pad, fencing, area lighting, and security cameras.
FINANCIAL CONSIDERATION: $105,000 FY16 Bond, $100,000 Private Donor (not yet
received), & $245,000 State Capital Outlay (not yet
received).
LEGAL REVIEW: N/A
BOARD OR
COMMITTEE ACTION: Review presented splash pad design.
STAFF
RECOMMENDATION: N/A
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Roswell League Participation
League Season 2013 2014 2015
Lions Hondo Little League Spring 380 370 390
Eastside Little League Spring 256 283 205
Roswell Youth Football League Fall 525 610 487
Roswell Youth Football Cheer League Fall 172 213 203
Roswell Youth Soccer Association Fall N/A 693 650
Roswell Youth Soccer Association Spring N/A N/A 684
Noon Optimist Little League Spring 400 410 385
Roswell Girls Softball Association Fall N/A 220 198
Roswell Girls Softball Association Spring 325 340 350
Mens/Co‐Ed Church League Softball Spring 276 264 312
League Participation
2015 2014 2013
693 684
610 650
487 525
410
390 370 380 385 400
350 340 325 312 264
283 256 220 276
205 203 213 172 198
0 0 0 0
Spring Spring Fall Fall Fall Spring Spring Fall Spring Spring
Lions Hondo Eastside Little Roswell Youth Roswell Youth Roswell Youth Roswell Youth Noon Optimist Roswell Girls Roswell Girls Mens/Co‐Ed
Little League League Football Football Cheer Soccer Soccer Little League Softball Softball Church League
League League Association Association Association Association Softball
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ROSWELL, NEW MEXICO
General Services and Infrastructure Committee
Bondurant Room at Roswell Public Library
301 N. Pennsylvania, Roswell, NM 88201
Tuesday, October 27, 2015 at 4:00 p.m.
ACTION REQUESTED: General Services Committee to consider a
recommendation to City Council to authorize the City
Manager to renew the maintenance agreement for Russ
DeKay Athletic Field with the New Mexico Military
Institute (NMMI).
BACKGROUND: Russ DeKay Field is located due west of the Wool Bowl on
Grand Avenue and it is owned by the New Mexico Military
Institute. It has primarily been utilized in the past by the
Roswell Youth Soccer Association. Other events have been
held at Russ DeKay over the years such as the community
yard sale. It has a walking track that surrounds the field
consisting of dirt and sand. Currently, Roswell Youth
Soccer Association does not utilize Russ DeKay Field since
moving all of its games and most practices to Cielo Grande.
It is currently used for soccer and football practices, small
event gatherings, and fitness walks. The New Mexico
Military Institute continues to use Russ DeKay Field for its
activities, events and training exercise and fitness.
The maintenance agreement is for a term of three (3)
years and shall automatically renew for additional one (1)
year terms unless either party notifies the other in writing
of its intention to cancel this Agreement. Also, either party
may cancel this Agreement for any reason by providing
ninety (90) days written notice to the other party.
FINANCIAL
CONSIDERATION: The care and maintenance would require a cost over
$10,000 annually consisting of manpower, utilities,
equipment, repairs, and soil/turf applications.
LEGAL REVIEW: The City Attorney has reviewed the agreement.
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BOARD OR
COMMITTEE ACTION: The Parks and Recreation Commission recommended to
renew the contract agreement for Russ DeKay at their
September 21, 2015 meeting.
STAFF
RECOMMENDATION: Renewal of the maintenance agreement as presented for
Russ DeKay Athletic Field with the New Mexico Military
Institute (NMMI).
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