General Services Committee (Discontinued as of March 2024)

AMENDED GENERAL SERVICES COMMITTEE - AGENDA Wednesday, March 24, 2021 at 4:30 p.m. Roswell Convention & Civic Center 912 N. Main St. - Meeting Room A Roswell, NM 88201 Committee Chair: Barry Foster Committee Vice Chair: Angela Moore Committee Members: Jeanine Best, Juan Oropesa Staff Liaison: Juan Fuentes CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL APPROVAL OF AGENDA APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Consider approval of the January 27, 2021 meeting minutes. Page 3 ACTION ITEM(S) 2. Discussion and consideration Resolution 21-XX to adopt 2020 Roswell Bicycle & Pedestrian Master Plan as a guideline. Page 5 NON-ACTION ITEM(S) – None 3. Facility Department Project Updates. Page 8 4. Park Inventory. Page 9 CHAIR COMMENTS, REPORTS, ANNOUNCEMENTS 5. Roswell Public Library Page 10 6. Roswell Museum and Art Center Report. Page 14 7. Pecos Trails Transit Report. Page 16 8. Recreation Department Report. Page 17 9. Parks Department Page 18 10. Cemetery Department Page 19 11. Golf Course Page 20 12. Zoo Page 21 PUBLIC PARTICIPATION ADJOURN (Next Meeting: April 28, 2021 at 4:30 p.m.) NOTICE OF POTENTIAL QUORUM – A quorum of the City Council may or may not attend, but there will not be debate by the City Council. The Council, acting as attendees to an informational presentation, will not be discussing public business and no action will be taken. 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 21-07. If you are an individual with a disability who is in need of a reader, amplifier, qualified sign language interpreter, or any other form of auxiliary aid or service to attend or participate in the hearing or meeting, please contact Human Resources at 575- 624-6700 at least one week prior to the meeting or as soon as possible. Public documents including the agenda and minutes can be provided in various accessible formats. Please contact the City Clerk at 575-624-6700 if a summary or other type of accessible format is needed. Printed and posted: 03-19-21 1 THE PUBLIC IS ENCOURAGED TO PARTICIPATE ELECTRONICALLY THROUGH THE GOTO MEETING APPLICATION AND NOT PHYSICALLY ATTEND DURING THE PANDEMIC. General Services Wednesday, March 24, 2021 at 4:30 p.m. Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone. https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/868036741 You can also dial in using your phone. United States: +1 (646) 749-3122 Access Code: 868-036-741 New to GoToMeeting? Get the app now and be ready when your first meeting starts: https://global.gotomeeting.com/install/868036741 Help desk 500-0587 2  Regular Meeting of the General Services Committee Held in the Roswell Convention Center January 27, 2021 Notice of this meeting was given to the public in compliance with Sections 10-15-1 through 10-15-4 NMSA 1978 and Resolution 20-26. ROLL CALL The meeting convened at 4:35 p.m. with Chairman Foster presiding; Councilors Best and Moore present and Councilor Oropesa being absent. Staff Present: Juan Fuentes, Andrea Cole, Jim Burress, Trent Moore, Abraham Chaparro, Debbie Reyer, Juanita Jennings, Enid Costley, Caroline Brooks, Joe Neeb Guests Present: Bert Eldridge APPROVAL OF AGENDA Councilor Best moved to approve the January 27, 2021 regular General Services Committee meeting agenda as presented. Councilor Moore was the second. A voice vote was 3-0 and the motion passed with Councilor Oropesa being absent. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Councilor Best moved to approve the October 28, 2020 General Services Committee meeting minutes. Councilor Moore was the second. A voice vote was 3-0 and the motion passed with Councilor Oropesa being absent. ACTION ITEM(S) 2. Discussion of Spring River Zoo Fees. Mr. Fuentes presented the item for discussion on behalf of Mayor Kintigh. Ms. Cole, Mr. Burress and Ms. Jennings answered questions from the committee regarding Resolution No. 20-72 and the fee structure that was established for the Spring River Zoo. The fees are scheduled to go into effect on March 1, 2021 and any changes would cause a delay in the implementation. No action was taken. 3. Discussion and consideration of approval of two concepts for McBride Veterans Cemetery. Mr. Chaparro presented the request for approval for two design concepts of improvements to the McBride Veterans Cemetery: cover for military honor guard and a helicopter memorial, which would be funded by Grant 19-D2950. Mr. Eldridge spoke on behalf of the veterans group in approval of the proposal and answered questions from the committee. Councilor Best moved to approve to send to full City Council the approval of two concepts for McBride Veterans Cemetery. Councilor Moore was the second. A voice vote was 3-0 and the motion passed with Councilor Oropesa being absent. 1 3 NON-ACTION ITEM(S) 4. Facility Department Carpenter Park Project Update. Mr. Chaparro presented information on the progress of the construction of the splash pad at Carpenter Park, as well as other upgrades and amenities that will be a part of the project. Mr. Chaparro and Mr. Neeb answered questions from the committee. 5. Spring River Zoo Grand Opening Update. Mr. Burress and Ms. Jennings presented a report on the reopening of the Spring River Zoo after being closed for 10 months, as well as future plans for guest services in the zoo. $209.69 was collected in the donation tubes on opening weekend and $88.69 was collected specifically for Alexis the elk’s exhibit. CHAIR COMMENTS, REPORTS, ANNOUNCEMENTS None. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Ms. Reyer spoke about the Bulk Trash event put on by the Solid Waste department on January 23, 2021. The amount of trash collected was 117 tons through residents dropping off loads and grappler trucks servicing the city during the day. Over 100 vehicles came through and 20 city employees worked the event. ADJOURNED The meeting adjourned at 5:36 p.m. 2 4  CITY OF ROSWELL General Services Committee Meeting Room A – Roswell Convention Center 912 N. Main, Roswell, NM 88201 Monday, March 24, 2021 at 4:30 p.m. ACTION REQUESTED: Consider Resolution 21-xx to adopt 2020 Roswell Bicycle & Pedestrian Master Plan as a guideline. BACKGROUND: Initiated by: Louis Najar The 2020 Roswell Bicycle & Pedestrian Master Plan was completed in April 2020. Parks & Recreation Commission met on March 15, 2021 and recommended that General Services Committee of March 24, 2021 forward adoption of this master plan by Resolution. By adopting master plan, then projects addressed, recommended or as a result of guidelines from the PLAN could submit for federal and state funds. Additionally it would serve as a guideline for any future bicycle and pedestrian development in Roswell. FINANCIAL CONSIDERATION: None at this time. LEGAL REVIEW: Resolution has been submitted to City Attorney for review. BOARD AND COMMITTEE ACTION: Consider recommendation to send Resolution 21-xx to adopt 2020 Roswell Bicycle & Pedestrian Master Plan as a guideline to City Council meeting of April 8, 2021. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Proceed with adoption of 2020 Roswell Bicycle & Pedestrian Master Plan for groups to begin application process and as a guide for improving pedestrian and bicycle use. 5  RESOLUTION 21-xx A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ROSWELL NEW MEXICO ADOPTING THE 2020 CITY OF ROSWELL BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN MASTER PLAN AS A PLANNING GUIDE. WHEREAS, the City of Roswell desires to adopt the 2020 CITY OF ROSWELL BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN PLAN to serve as a planning guide for the future development of bicycle and pedestrian facilities and improvements.; and WHEREAS, bicycle and pedestrian use is recognized as transportation methods used within the City of Roswell; and WHEREAS, the adoption of the 2020 CITY OF ROSWELL BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN PLAN will provided opportunities and benefits for redevelopment, maintenance and future development of bicycle and pedestrian use and facilities. THEREFORE, be it resolved by the Governing Body of the City of Roswell, New Mexico that the City adopts the 2020 CITY OF ROSWELL BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN PLAN as planning guide for the City of Roswell, New Mexico. PASSED, ADOPTED, SIGNED, AND APPROVED THIS 8th day of April, 2021 __________________________________ Dennis Kintigh, Mayor ATTEST: ___________________________________ Sharon Coll, City Clerk 6 7  CITY OF ROSWELL General Services Committee Meeting Room A – Roswell Convention Center 912 N. Main, Roswell, NM 88201 Wednesday, March 24, 2021 at 4:30 p.m. Non Action Item: Project Summary BACKGROUND: Initiated by: Trent Moore This repair was in response to the water line failure above the public restrooms. Damage was extensive throughout the facility to include the entire demolition of the public restrooms, air distribution equipment, floor tile and numerous sheetrock repairs. To date the majority of the miscellaneous sheetrock repairs have been completed to include new paint colors applied. All four restrooms have had the cast iron piping replaced with new PVC piping. These repairs were performed due to the cracked and rotting state of the existing pipe. All rough-in electrical wiring is complete and the data line have been re-located. The State of New Mexico Inspectors Office has been contacted for the plumbing and electrical inspection. Both systems passed inspection. Framing to close off existing entry is 90% complete. Sheeting of walls and ceiling is underway. The roofing material has arrived and is on site. Roofer to start upon receipt of State permit. The next phase will include the remaining sheeting, tile, partitions, wall base material, new access door and close up existing restroom entrance. FINANCIAL CONSIDERATION: Combination of Insurance and FY21 Funds LEGAL REVIEW: Not required at this time. BOARD AND COMMITTEE ACTION: Information only. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: None required at this time. 8  CITY OF ROSWELL General Services Committee Meeting Room A – Roswell Convention Center 912 N. Main, Roswell, NM 88201 Wednesday, March 24, 2021 at 4:30 p.m. ACTION REQUESTED: Roswell Park Inventory. BACKGROUND: Initiated by: Barry Foster Discussion on Park Inventory. Committee will be presented with additional information and an opportunity for Q&A at the meeting. FINANCIAL CONSIDERATION: No financial consideration at this time. LEGAL REVIEW: Not required at this time. BOARD AND COMMITTEE ACTION: The General Services Committee is scheduled to meet on Wednesday, March 24, 2021. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Informational only. 9 Roswell Public Library January and February 2021 Accomplishments Building Improvements Water Damage Repairs – Progress has been made in repairing the restrooms. The cast iron pipes were replaced with PVC pipes. During the demolition of a wall, an electrical conduit was discovered protruding from the floor. A change order was approved and the project is moving forward. The plumbing and the electrical work have passed inspection and the mold resistant sheetrock is being installed. Roof – the bid for repair and replacement of the Bondurant Roof has been awarded. Roofing metal has been delivered to the North Library parking lot, which has been blocked off for safety reasons. Service Improvements Book Club Collection – We have created an area in the Library for book club books. These are multiple copies of the same book that individuals check out for a book club discussion. We put together a list and then requested assistance from the Friends of the Library to narrow down our selection. We currently have 20 titles in the collection. Tax Forms and Information – Federal and State tax forms and instruction booklets have been placed in the Library Lobby. We have Federal forms in both English and Spanish. We have also updated the Library website with tax information. The information at the Library website https://www.roswell-nm.gov/1153/Get-Help-with-Income-Taxes is in both English and Spanish. Library Card Campaign – A packet of library card forms have been delivered to the Sierra Middle School to encourage students to obtain a library card and we have received one packet back. We are processing and mailing Library technology cards to the students with information on the Roswell Public Library and how to access Overdrive. Overdrive is our online electronic books and audio books collection. Students may update the technology card to a traditional card that will allow them to check out items from the Library. Library staff members have created a game to encourage use of the Library by placing coded tickets in books in the Young Adult collection. Students checking out a book with a ticket earn a prize. Ready to Read and Ready to Learn The concept of the Ready to Read program will be familiar to most people. Read books to young children and earn a prize after a goal has been reached. The annual goal of this program is to read a book a day and the over-arching goal is to read 1,000 books before entering kindergarten. The Ready to Learn Program is similar to the Ready to Read Program with a bit of a twist. Instead of reading books and earning a prize, an adult and child do activities together. Each activity is based on the age of the child and designed to help the child reach a developmental milestone. For example, an electronic badge could be earned for a parent singing with a child the song “Do your ears hang low.” We know that singing breaks words down into smaller parts, which will help a child sound out words when they begin to read. We also know that children love music. Dr. John Medina, author of Brain Rules, states that music is like candy to the brain as it stimulates many areas of the brain creating and strengthening connections. We also know that children learn best by interacting with a parent in fun ways. This and other simple no cost or low cost activities, which promote positive adult and child activities, will help a child go to school ready to learn. 10 We are tracking the books read and the activities completed through the online software by Zoobean called “Beanstack.” Parents may register their child at https://roswell- nm.beanstack.org/reader365 . Early Childhood Programs may register and participate as a group. Library Hours The Library is open to the public Tuesday ‒ Friday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 3 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. This spring, Library Hours will be changed to Tuesday – Thursday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. and, Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Library Services on Monday will be Library on the Go, and Phone reference will be offered 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Library Service on Tuesday – Saturday will be Library on the Go, Reference and Open to the Public. When New Mexico moves to phase two in offering Covid-19 vaccinations, we will consider eliminating the Senior-only hour in the morning. Saturdays will not have a senior-only hour. Project Progress NEA Big Reads Roswell – Cesar Daiz, Library representative on Big Reads Roswell Committee, worked with the Public Affairs department to create a video for the NEA Big Reads Roswell kick off program on Saturday, January 23, 2021. The program will conclude on March 20 with art give away at the Anderson Art Museum. NEA Big Reads Roswell program is funded by the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) and promotes literacy and civic unity by having as many people of all ages reading and discussing the same book. Luis Alberto Urrea’s Into the Beautiful North is this year’s Big Read focus book. The novel explores themes of identity, family, love, immigrants, politics, friendship, bridges, borders, quests, culture, and more. The Library’s contribution to the program includes creating a set of books for book clubs to read and discuss. It is featured in displays in the Library related to the NEA Big Read Roswell Program activities, plus hosting an art contest, and a webpage https://roswell-nm.gov/1496/Big-Read- Roswell for the Big Read Roswell book and alternative booklist. The alternative booklist was created by the School Librarians at the Roswell Independent School District. STEM at Home Kits – 11 new sets of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) Kits have been added to the 12 existing STEM at Home Kits. Plans for March Building Improvements  We anticipate that work will begin on the cleaning and repairs to the tiles on the Tree of Knowledge. We are still attempting to contact the metal artist for repair to the metal work. Service Improvements  Submit a proposal for creating a playful learning and inquiry areas in the children’s department.  Work with IT Department to plan for a homework help area in the children’s department. Issues and Concerns Information only on the Green Estate – the Roswell Public Library received a cash donation from the Green Estate for $49,591.49. We have set aside the funds with the intent to purchase a vehicle for the mobile library service and fund free community library programs. 11 Information only New Mexico State Library Grant-In-Aid Program The Roswell Public Library received $9,495.15 from the New Mexico State Library for the Library Grant-In-Aid Program. We have also received from New Mexico State Library $2,106.13, pass- through funds from the IMLS Cares Act. Each of the funds have restrictions and deadlines for spending that if are not met the funds will need to be returned. Information only General Obligation Bond The City of Roswell has received two reimbursements for items purchased with General Obligation Bond Funds: $3,637.00, which was used to purchase shelving for the board book collection and $6,902.00, which was used to purchase two book returns, one of which is located in the library lobby and one in the alleyway. Information only American Rescue Plan Act The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA) signed yesterday by President Joseph R. Biden includes $200 million in pandemic response funding to the Institute of Museum and Library Services, a move applauded by the Chief Officers of State Library Agencies (COSLA). The largest portion of this funding ($178 million) will flow through State Library Administrative Agencies which collectively have reach into every public library in the United States. Services and programs created and sustained by these agencies are determined according to local need and address community needs ranging from internet access to education to skill-building and workforce development. “Libraries are trusted institutions and have proven their abilities to serve all members of their communities in times of need,” said COSLA President and Montana State Librarian Jennie Stapp. “Response to the pandemic has required our nation’s libraries to flex their strengths creatively and to go more deeply down certain familiar paths, like providing broad and equitable access to internet and electronic information resources. And in this time of crisis, libraries are supporting new service models like curbside service and support for remote education and work. Support of core principles such as education, self-empowerment, economic opportunity, and community sustainability has proven to be important guideposts even through the unusual and even dire circumstances of the past year. “The funding made available through ARPA will be key to further resiliency and recovery in communities across the United States,” offered Timothy Cherubini, Executive Director of COSLA. “State Libraries diligently put previous funding from the 2020 CARES Act to use quickly and effectively. Their knowledge and experience will prove beneficial in deploying ARPA funds when, where, and how they are most needed.” COSLA is grateful for the support and vision of our nation’s leaders for their recognition of libraries as important community infrastructure and foundational for community well-being and growth in times of emergency and stability alike. COSLA, Inc. is an independent 501(c)3 organization of the chief officers of state and territorial agencies designated as the state library administrative agency and responsible for statewide library development. Its purpose is to provide leadership on issues of common concern and national interest; to further state library agency relationships with federal government and national organizations; and to initiate cooperative action for the improvement of library services to the people of the United States. https://www.cosla.org/ Response from Eli Guinnee New Mexico State Librarian 12 I am happy to share with you that New Mexico State Library’s allotment of the $178M will be $2,458,937. Also included is additional E-Rate funding of over $7.172 billion nationwide for libraries and schools through the Emergency Connectivity Fund to loan hotspots and devices to patrons. We will provide more details on these sources of funding for your library as we receive them. For both, the federal agencies that oversee the funds will be developing the rules in the coming weeks on how the money can be spent. At this point we do not have a clear timeline, but we will let you know when we know more. 13  FEBRUARY 2021 MONTHLY REPORT ATTENDANCE REVENUES 2021 2020 2019 2018 MUSEUM 130 786 721 849 2021 2020 2019 2018 EVENTS 0 26 44 86 ADMISSIONS 1,217 CLASSES 0 540 579 486 CLASSES 3,975 5,776 2,227 1,025 PLANETARIUM 0 220 190 312 PLANETARIUM 0 873 662 964 SCHOOL/ADULT TOURS 113 89 199 228 MEMBERSHIP 1,380 770 440 1,235 FACILITY USE 0 39 204 300 OUTREACH 0 0 520 144 FACILITY USE 0 0 0 200 VOLUNTEER VISITS 14 26 9 7 STORE 1,453 3,536 3,382 3,249 MUSEUM BUSINESS 1 FEBRUARY TOTALS 8,025 10,955 6,711 6,673 FEBRUARY TOTALS 258 1,726 2,466 2,412 YEAR TO DATE TOTALS 12,062 18,703 16,034 18,167 YEAR TO DATE TOTALS 418 3,338 4,923 4,133 PROGRAMMING VISITS for REVENUE for YEAR to DATE YEAR to DATE ADMISSIONS MONTH MONTH VISITS REVENUE Members Children 15 and under 18 15 72 25 MEMBERS Adult Residents Adult Non-Residents 7 34 $49 $340 12 58 $84 $580 406* 691* current active current active Seniors 19 $133 33 $231 memberships members 4 21 Military 3 $21 5 $35 FOR Student (16+) 2 $14 3 $21 MONTH new members renewals Museums for All Senior Free Days Resident Free Day 13 7 23 14 YEAR to DATE 12 new members 34 renewals NARM (free) 2 2 Puzzle Room 4 $20 19 $95 * Numbers to potentially drop April 1 once Member Guest Pass 6 12 members who lapsed in 2020 are designated inactive. Renewal period had been extended due to Special Tour (NMMI, see below) $640 $640 closure during COVID. TOTALS 130 $1,217 278 $1,686 CLASSES SESSIONS for MONTH ATTENDEES CONTACT HOURS VOLUNTEERS CANCELLED: Gentle Yoga ( In-person) 2 sessions Adult Clay 16 sessions Kids Clay 8 sessions TOTAL 0 0 FOR MONTH 12.5 volunteer hours 14 volunteers 24.5 14 OCCURENCES YEAR EVENTS for MONTH ATTENDEES PARTNERSHIP to DATE CANCELLED: volunteer hours volunteers Planetarium General Shows 12 0 4,283 TOTAL PUZZLE FACEBOOK FOLLOWERS TOURS GRADE(S) STUDENTS ADULTS GALLERIES PLANETARIUM ROOM 30 X 539 Leadership Roswell NMMI 80 3 X X X INSTAGRAM FOLLOWERS TOTALS 80 33 14  RECENT MUSEUM ACTIVITIES & HIGHLIGHTS Submitted by Museum Director Caroline Brooks SECOND SATURDAY CLAY OPEN STUDIO VIRTUAL PROGRAMMING RMAC will be open on Saturday, Spaces are still available for a clay In the month of December there March 13, from 10 am to 3 pm. open studio program that begins were 28 posts on Facebook; 7,364 Roswell Residents are free each April 1. Nine three-hour sessions accounts reached; 41 shares and second Saturday of the month as will be offered during the week, for 104 likes. Some of the more part of Admissions programming. five students at a time. Students popular during the month were will register for a specific session clay open studio, museum store EXHIBITIONS day and time covering 3 months. sale, puzzle room and Second Refracted Futures opened on March While the county is designated Saturday promotions. 5 and presents the work of Yemeni- yellow or higher, students may Bosnian-US multi-media artist Alia also include an additional 3-hour FOUNDATION SUPPORT Ali. Using photography, video, and time block. As an open studio, the instructor, Aria Finch, will be To help extend the life of the installation, her work reflects on available for questions, but will carpet, the RMAC Foundation the politics of contested notions of linguistics, identity, borders, not be providing direct classroom recently paid for cleaning and instruction. repairs to areas of the Museum’s migration and colonization. carpeting, some of which date back Due to the more limited nature of to the addition of the Bassett Art Ali will give a virtual talk on Friday, the offering, the program is open Education Center in 1998. March 12 at 5:30 pm. For a link and details, please visit the event page to previous RMAC clay students at www.roswellmuseum.org. as they have a familiarity with the The Foundation has agreed to studio and a basic understanding contribute $5,000 towards stipends RECENT TOURS AND VISTS of techniques. For questions or to toward two collections interns for register, please contact Tiffany at this summer. Postings will go out 30 Leadership Roswell participants 575-500-0363. to Museum Studies programs in received brief guided tours of New Mexico and Texas, and the the current exhibitions as part LOGO REDESIGN interns will work for approximately of a day filled with visits to 10 weeks on collections care and several attractions and amenities As a follow-up on the City’s city- inventory, an exhibition installation throughout Roswell on February 5. wide rebranding campaign, RMAC as well as provide assistance with is working with the Public Affairs summer programming. The Museum hosted 80 cadets from department to develop a logo that the New Mexico Military Institute, fits within the City’ s branding, in small groups of 5, for a visit to while recognizing the distinctive the Puzzle Room, a planetarium qualities of the Museum and its show and self-guided tours of the audiences. galleries on February 27 and 28. MEMBERSHIP Representatives with New Mexico A second mailer, funded by the True visited the Museum and other RMAC Foundation, was sent out sites around the City to photograph to 10,000 households in Roswell and promote COVID-safe practices. and the surrounding area to help promote the Museum’s memberships program. 15 ROSWELL TRANSIT RIDERSHIP – FEB. 2021: 4,005 ROSWELL TRANSIT PROJECT UPDATES FEB. 2021 YTD 2020 Ridership ---- 13,354  Handed over the rebate information to Xcel YTD 2021 Ridership - --- 7,790 in order to assist BNX gathering the needed information December January February  Statistical data is being gathered for each 3,330 4,005 3,785 bus stop due to COVID, tracking will continue for approx. 2 years YEAR TO DATE RIDERSHIP CATEGORIES:  Drivers committee is working on re-design of Main street route Adults 43.1%  Locating signs for new outskirts route Students 9.3%  Re-designs of breakroom and customer Seniors 29.2% restrooms are moving forward; lead and Disabled 14.8% asbestos testing has been completed Children 1.6% awaiting for scheduling of work Wheelchair 1.8%  HVAC repairs for administration offices has Other 0.2% completed for install, now awaiting electrical to be installed  A rider-facing App in real-time is being PARATRANSIT RIDERSHIP – FEB. 2021: 250 developed to make riding the bus more convenient ≥60 Disabled 138  Had meeting with marketing for paratransit <60 Disabled 65 and bus system in order to increase Wheelchair 38 ridership. Moving forward with plan to Aide 2 reface transit Contract Ride 0  Removal of outdated fuel tank has been completed  Working with IT for the replacement of security cameras within the building Respectfully submitted by Scott Furciniti and Chris received the P.O. and awaiting scheduling Moore. Approved by Becky Hicks, Transit Director 16  Monthly Visitor Recreation & Aquatic Center Report January, 2021 Recreation Revenue $9,000.00 $8,000.00 $7,656 $7,000.00 $6,000.00 $5,000.00 $4,811 $4,000.00 $3,000.00 $2,000.00 $1,394 $1,000.00 $250 $651 $515 $18 $27 $0.00 Attendance Adult Center 201 Recreation & Aquatic Center 2095 Memberships Adult Center 38 Recreation & Aquatic Center 439 February – No Report. Effective March 1, 2021. Reposition of reporting structure of the Recreation department under Public Affairs. As of March 12, 2021, Stephanie Mervine assigned to Recreation Interim due to the departure of the Recreation Manager. 17 SPECIAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT FEBRUARY 2021 Division: PARKS Maintenance: • Mowing winter grass on City properties. • Tree removals. • Tree planting. • Irrigation upkeep in parks and sports complexes. • Spraying weeds. • Clean-out Sunken Garden. • Gopher control within sports complexes and parks. Specifics: • Continued to disinfect bus stops. • Disinfected play units, tables, and grills on Fridays. • Watered all parks and sports complexes once a week. • Renovation of the fishing pond at the Zoo continued. • Installed two backstops at Stiles, a table, and grill. • Remarked corners for high school soccer at Cielo Grande. • Removed backstop at Carpenter Park. • Removed old backstops at Stiles. • Installed trash cans at Melendez Park and painted awnings. • Cleaned below grade along trail. • Started mulch work on playgrounds. • Hauled-off compost from Zoo. Submitted by: Rudy Chavez Parks Superintendent Approved by: Jim Burress Special Services Director 18 SPECIAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT FEBRUARY 2021 Division: SOUTH PARK CEMETERY Number of casket burials 21 Number of cremation burials 9 Veteran’s Cemetery casket burials 1 Veteran’s Cemetery cremation burials 1 Acres in inventory 210 Full-time employees (FTE) equivalent 10 Total Revenue as of February 28, 2021 $ 39,578.00 Maintenance • Dug, set-up, covered and tamped for 32 services during the month. • Removed all Christmas decorations throughout the cemetery. • Trimmed juniper trees along L Street (north to south) and along K Street. • Started repairs on rock fence at west entrance. • Set three military upright stones. Specifics • Conducted a total of 32 services for the month of February. • NMDA inspection. Submitted by: Ruben Esquivel South Park Cemetery Superintendent Approved by: Jim Burress Special Services Director 19 SPECIAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT FEBRUARY 2021 Division: NANCY LOPEZ GOLF COURSE Maintenance  Mowed greens eight times.  Cut cups eight times.  Moved tee markers as needed.  Dumped trash as needed.  Watered greens as needed.  Trimmed 45 trees on holes #16 and #17.  Cut down one tree at each: #5, #9 & #16.  Cut down four trees on #8.  Replaced irrigation heads: two on #7 and one at each: #8, #4, #9 & #16.  Levelled one head on #8 and levelled out ground around valve on #6.  Fertilized greens the 9th, 18th and 25th.  Finished trimming back bushes in rose garden. Specifics  ---- Programs/Events  ---- Submitted by: David Blewett Golf Course Superintendent Approved by: Jim Burress Special Services Director 20  February 2021 Monthly Report Zoo Attendance and Reservations: Open a total of 10 days this month and welcomed a total of 1,666 guests in the month of February. Guests Feb 2021 400 300 200 100 0 Feb 5th Feb 6th Feb 7th Feb 12- Feb Feb Feb Feb Feb Feb 14 19th 20th 21st 26th 27th 28th Reservations Actuals Walk ins Total Revenue Report Memberships: The Friends of Spring River Zoo is transition over the responsibility of selling and maintaining memberships. The role will fall under the guest services division of the Zoo. $315 membership sales total 14 Total # of memberships 5 Total # of Top 6 Items Sold - February 2021 memberships this month 120 $104 100 $9 Zoo Retail Store: 80 $7 60 $6 $6 $5 • Total sales over 40 20 the course of 4 0 13 weekends 9 3 Flip Lid Campfire Wild 4 Trucker 3 Spring 3 Spring $592.00 Water Mug About the Hat River Zoo River Zoo • Average Bottle Zoo Long Long Long Sleeve Sleeve Sleeve transaction Youth $54.00 Quantity Total Dollar Amount 1|Page 21 Birthday Parties $600.00 # of birthday parties 6 Donations (Concession Food Truck) $200 Donation tubes $242.72 Elk exhibit donations $34.75 Paypal donations $322.86 End of year donations $100.00 Education Programs $0 Concession $0 Thank You for the donation and support in our first month opening! Rides $0 Food Truck presented us with a check! Merchandise $592.00 Total Revenue $2,372.58 Sales 13% 25% 25% 8% 4% 2% 10% 13% Birthday Parties Donations Donation Tubes Elk Exhibit Donations Paypal Donations End of Year Donations Merchandise Memberships Facility Operations • Trained guest services staff on sales, merchandizing and energizing guest engagement, guest satisfaction as well as safety procedures. • Greeting station included the following: o Scavenger hunt exercise for guest engagement. o Selfie experience with social media hashtags #SpringRiverZoo o Zoo brochure and map of the Zoo. o Keyring promotional item giveaway. o Promotional pen giveaway. 2|Page 22  • COVID-19 Safety Practices in place include: 11 Sanitizing stations throughout the Zoo, Social distance 6 ft. apart reminders, shadow boxes with social distance reminders and contact free registration. • Food truck on Saturdays until concession stand opens mid-March. • Weekly inventory of Shop Merchandise and storage organization. • Configuration and setup of HoldMyTicket web platform to start selling admission tickets online for guest services Transition, Training and Personnel Public Affairs Director and Special Services Director worked this month collaborative to begin the transition of Zoo Staff under Public Affairs. One on One meetings were held with Mrs. Jennings to understand current staff roles and responsibilities with each Keeper staff member. Current staff includes: (1) Zoo Curator/Interim Director, (1) Education Coordinator, (3) Zoo Keepers and (3) part-time guest service staff. Animal Care • Quarterly Vet walk around with Dr. Walker • Fixed water leaks as everything defrosted from freezing weather • Fire Department helped get water to hoof stock, when water lines were frozen. • Replaced broken and loose pickets on 150ft. of Aoudad fence • Changed woodchips in 5 enclosures • Replaced wire ties on 200 feet of pony pen fence • Deep cleaning of Bison enclosure - Fixed two sprinkler water leaks Water leak in badger - Removed t-post from rock area enclosure - Added bedding inside the buildings - Removal of weeds • Collected and sent mammal fecal’s to vet for regular parasite check which is done twice a year • Setup medical office and moved medical equipment to medical office • Replaced water tank in the longhorn exhibit • Added woodchips to the bobcat and lemur enclosure 3|Page 23