General Services Committee (Discontinued as of March 2024)
Regular MeetingRoswell, NM · May 24, 2016
Minutes
Regular Meeting of the General Services Committee
Held in the Conference Room at City Hall
May 24, 2016
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 8:01 a.m. with Chair Denny presiding and Councilors Henderson,
Mackey and Sandoval being present.
Staff present: Tim Williams, Jonathan Phillips, Mike Mathews, Danny Renshaw, Ruben Esquivel
and Jim Burress.
Guests present: Lisa Dunlap and Savino Sanchez.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND MINUTES
Councilor Sandoval moved to approve the May 24, 2016 General Services Committee meeting
agenda and the General Services Committee meeting minutes from February 23, 2016 and April
26, 2016 as presented. Councilor Henderson was the second. A voice vote was unanimous and
the motion passed.
REGULAR ITEMS
Consider approval to extend contract with Forrest Tire Fleet to provide fleet maintenance and
repair to City fleet. Mr. Mathews discussed the contract with Forrest Tire Fleet. RFP-11-008 was
awarded to Forrest Fleet in 2011. The contract was for two years with the option to extend
contract with five on year extensions. If approved this will be the fourth one year extension. Mr.
Renshaw was available for any questions. Councilor Sandoval moved to send to full City Council
on consent agenda the approval to extend contract with Forrest Tire Fleet to provide fleet
maintenance and repair to City fleet. Councilor Mackey was the second. A voice vote was
unanimous and the motion passed.
To discuss and consider whether the City should apply for governmental liquor licenses for the
RIAC and Nancy Lopez Golf Course at Spring River, and/or to give City staff appropriate direction
on whether to proceed with requesting authorization from the full City Council to file such
applications as set forth in Proposed Resolution 16-39. Mr. Phillips discussed Proposed
Resolution 16-39 which would authorize the City to apply for a governmental liquor license for
the RIAC and the Nancy Lopez Golf Course at Spring River. Councilor Henderson moved to send
to full City Council to file such applications as set forth in Proposed Resolution 16-39. Councilor
Sandoval was the second. A voice vote was unanimous and the motion passed.
NON-ACTION ITEMS
Receive an update and presentation regarding the South Park Cemetery. Mr. Esquivel gave an
update and presentation regarding the South Park Cemetery as follows:
Problem areas
Modernized and safe methods
Implemented equipment with good results
Becoming efficient
2015 storm “Goliath”
Future challenges
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
Councilor Sanchez thanked Ruben Sanchez for all his hard work and discussed his concerns
regarding Resolution 16-39. Councilor Sanchez also stated that the fields at the Wool Bowl need
attention in order to host tournaments and create revenue.
ADJOURN
The meeting adjourned at 9:08 a.m.
Agenda
AGENDA
GENERAL SERVICES COMMITTEE MEETING
May 24, 2016 at 8:00am
CONFERENCE ROOM AT CITY HALL
425 N. RICHARDSON AVENUE
ROLL CALL
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. Approval of the minutes from the General Services meeting on February 23, 2016.
2. Approval of the minutes from the General Services meeting on April 26, 2016.
REGULAR ITEMS
1. Consider approval to extend contract with Forrest Fleet to provide Fleet maintenance
and repair to City fleet.
2. To discuss and consider whether the City should apply for governmental liquor licenses
for the RIAC and Nancy Lopez Golf Course at Spring River, and / or to give City staff
appropriate direction on whether to proceed with requesting authorization from the full
City Council to file such applications as set forth in Proposed Resolution 16-36.
NON ACTION ITEMS
1. Receive an update and presentation regarding the South Park Cemetery.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
ADJOURN
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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Regular Meeting of the General Services Committee
Held in the Conference Room at City Hall
February 23, 2016
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 4:00 p.m. with Chairman Oropesa presiding and Councilors Best and
Sanchez present. Councilor Mackey was absent.
Staff present: Tim Williams and Shelia McKnight
Guests present: Barry Foster
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Councilor Best moved to approve the February 23, 2016 General Services Committee meeting agenda
as presented. Councilor Sanchez was the second. A voice vote was 3-0 and the motion passed with
Councilor Mackey being absent.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Councilor Best moved to approve the minutes of the January 26, 2016 General Services meeting.
Councilor Sanchez was the second. A voice vote was 3-0 and the motion passed with Councilor
Mackey being absent.
REGULAR ITEMS
None
NON-ACTION ITEMS
Receive an Update on Upcoming Parks and Recreation Activities
Tim Williams, Parks and Recreation Director, and Shelia McKnight, Recreation Supervisor, gave the
committee a rundown of upcoming events in 2016 for the months of March through July. Activities
and concerns also discussed are the following:
Youth basketball games
Cahoon Pool and bath house
Martin Luther King Park sign
Adult Center dance floor
Girls’ softball complex awnings
Convention Center operational policies and procedures
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
None
ADJOURN
The meeting adjourned at 4:27 p.m.
Regular Meeting of the General Services Committee
Held in the Conference Room at City Hall
April 26, 2016
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 8:02 a.m. with Chair Denny presiding and Councilors Henderson and
Sandoval present. Councilor Mackey participated by telephone.
Staff present: Tim Williams, Jonathan Phillips, Mike Mathews, Laurie Jerge and Danny Renshaw
Guests present: Larry Connolly, Lisa Dunlap, Bob Edwards and Savino Sanchez.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Councilor Sandoval moved to approve the April 26, 2016 General Services Committee meeting
agenda as presented. Councilor Mackey was the second. A voice vote was 3-0 and the motion
passed with Councilor Henderson abstaining and Councilor Mackey participating by telephone.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Councilor Sandoval moved to approve the minutes of the Joint General Services and
Infrastructure meeting on April 8, 2016. Councilor Mackey was the second. A voice vote was 3-0
and the motion passed with Councilor Henderson abstaining and Councilor Mackey participating
by telephone.
REGULAR ITEMS
Consider recommendation of an update to the Operational Policies and Procedures for the
Roswell Convention and Civic Center. Jonathan Phillips discussed the Operational Policies and
Procedures for the Roswell Convention and Civic Center stating there have been changes to
specifically the carrying of firearms within the facility. An added additional rule is the following:
No person shall possess a firearm in any part of the RCCC where an event is held at which
alcoholic beverages are served by a person holding a dispenser’s license and a special dispenser’s
permit for the event. Councilor Sandoval moved to consider recommendation of an update to
the Operational Policies and Procedures for the Roswell Convention and Civic Center. Councilor
Henderson was the second. A voice vote was 3-0 with Councilor Mackey being absent due to
telephone disconnection.
FOR THE RECORD: Councilor Mackey was back participating by telephone at 8:12 a.m.
Consider recommendation of Ordinance 16-10 amending Roswell City Code Section 17-1 for the
Park Curb Frontage Fees. Tim Williams discussed Ordinance 16-10 stating it would amend Roswell
City Code Section 17-1 by addressing the Park Improvement Curb Frontage Fees to be moved to
one account to address both park land acquisition and park amenities instead of two accounts
which offers more funding flexibility for park improvements. Councilor Henderson yielded to Bob
Edwards to explain the Parks and Recreation Commission recommendation. Councilor
Henderson encouraged staff view all fee schedules and make changes in order to stay up to date.
Councilor Henderson moved to recommend to City Council Ordinance 16-10 amending Roswell
City Code Section 17-1 for the Park Curb Frontage Fees. Councilor Sandoval was the second. A
voice vote was unanimous and the motion passed with Councilor Mackey participating by
telephone.
NON-ACTION ITEMS
Discussion of fleet maintenance agreement. Mike Mathews discussed the fleet maintenance
agreement by first sharing some history. Forrest Fleet was awarded the Fleet services contract in
July 2011 for a two year contract with the option of five, one year extensions. This would be the
fourth one year extension. Danny Renshaw, Fleet Manager, stated the relationship between the
City of Roswell and Forrest Fleet is improving and he is pleased with the service.
Cinco de Mayo Festival presentation. Laurie Jerge gave a Cinco de Mayo Festival presentation.
The event is being held at Russ DeKay Soccer Complex, May 7-8, 2016 and will be free of charge.
The title sponsor of the festival is Desert Sun Auto Group. Other sponsors include: XCEL Energy,
Admiral Beverage, ENMU-R, Bank of the Southwest, Pioneer Bank, Otero Credit Union, Central
Valley Electric, Armstrong Energy, Tobosa and Cattle Baron.
Recreation Division Summer Programs and Events presentation. Laurie Jerge gave a Recreation
Division Summer Programs and Events presentation. There will be youth camps and activities
available during the summer for children ages 5-14. A few of the youth camps include: tennis,
basketball, football, zoo and earth. Other activities include: RISD summer lunch program,
vacation fun program, family movies in the park and summer concerts in the park.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
Councilor Henderson requested an update on Reischman Park and asked for staff and Council to
find a way to provide funding to finish this project.
Bob Edwards stated his concerns with Reischman Park.
Councilor Sanchez requested an update on the MLK sign. He also wanted to know if the
gentleman that wanted to work the Lovelace baseball field was contacted. Lastly, he asked staff
to check the bathrooms for loose and missing fixtures at softball fields and other City facilities.
Councilor Mackey requested an update on the pool partnerships with NMMI and ENMU-R.
ADJOURN
The meeting adjourned at 9:12 a.m.
ROSWELL NEW MEXICO
General Services Council Committee
Tuesday, May 24, 2016 at 8:00 a.m.
City Hall Conference room
425 N. Richardson – Roswell, NM 88201
ACTION REQUESTED: Consider approval to extend contract with Forrest
Fleet to provide Fleet maintenance and repair to
City fleet.
BACKGROUND: RFP-11-008 was awarded to Forrest Fleet in 2011.
Contract was for two (2) years with the option to
extend contract with five (5) one (1) year
extensions. If approved this would be the fourth (4)
one (1) year extension.
FINANCIAL CONSIDERATION: In the 2014 contract extension Forrest Fleet
proposed reducing the administrative fee from
$7,500 per month to $5,000. And reducing the
hourly rate from $43.00 to $40.00 per hour. The
City did agree to these changes in the contract.
LEGAL REVIEW: The City Attorney has reviewed the requested
actions.
BOARD AND
COMMITTEE ACTION: Not applicable.
STAFF
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends extending this contract.
ROSWELL NEW MEXICO
General Services Committee
Tuesday, May 24, 2015 at 8:00 a.m.
City Hall Conference Room
425 N. Richardson – Roswell, NM 88201
ACTION REQUESTED: To discuss and consider whether the City should apply for
governmental liquor licenses for the RIAC and Nancy Lopez
Golf Course at Spring River, and / or to give City staff
appropriate direction on whether to proceed with
requesting authorization from the full City Council to file
such applications as set forth in Proposed Resolution 16-
36.
BACKGROUND: Proposed Resolution number 16-36, would authorize the
City to apply for governmental liquor licenses for the RIAC
and the Nancy Lopez Golf Course at Spring River. City staff
is asking the Committee to consider whether the City
should apply for governmental liquor licenses for these
facilities and to contract for their operations with
businesses who would be licensed as dispensers.
FINANCIAL CONSIDERATION: Not applicable.
LEGAL REVIEW: The City Attorney has reviewed Proposed Resolution No.
16-36.
BOARD and/or
COMMITTEE ACTION: Not applicable.
STAFF
RECOMMENDATION: To discuss and consider whether the City should apply for
governmental liquor licenses for the RIAC and Nancy Lopez
Golf Course at Spring River, and / or to give City staff
appropriate direction on whether to proceed with
requesting authorization from the full City Council.
RESOLUTION 16-39
AUTHORIZING THE APPLICATION FOR GOVERNMENTAL LIQUOR LICENSES
BY THE CITY OF ROSWELL
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY OF ROSWELL,
NEW MEXICO, that the City of Roswell make application for governmental liquor licenses to
sell alcohol beverages pursuant to the provisions of NMSA 1978 § 60-6A-10, at the ROSWELL
INTERNATIONAL AIR CENTER and at the NANCY LOPEZ GOLF COURSE AT SPRING RIVER, including
Sunday sales; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Manager is authorized to cause applications
to be prepared, executed and submitted to the Alcohol and Gaming Division of the New Mexico
Regulation and Licensing Department for such governmental liquor licenses, and to provide such
documentation as the Alcohol and Gaming Division may require, to pay license application fees
and to provide for surety bonds as required, to enter into contracts for such services needed to
complete the application process, to designate employees to undertake responsibilities required in
connection with the application and maintenance of such governmental liquor licenses;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, provided such governmental liquor licenses are granted
to the City by the Alcohol and Gaming Division for the above named facilities, that it is the intent
of the Governing Body that the City lease said licenses to qualified lessees to operate at the above
named facilities as licensed premises.
PASSED, ADOPTED, AND APPROVED this _____ day of June, 2016.
___________________________
Dennis Kintigh, Mayor
CITY SEAL
ATTEST:
_____________________
Sharon Coll, City Clerk
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