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General Services Committee (Discontinued as of March 2024)

Regular Meeting

Roswell, NM · January 26, 2022

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Regular Meeting of the General Services Committee Held in the Large Conference Room at Roswell City Hall 425 N. Richardson Wednesday, January 26th, 2022 Notice of this meeting was given to the public in compliance with Sections 10-15-1 through 10-15-4 NMSA 1978 and Resolution 21-7. ROLL CALL The meeting convened at 4:30 p.m. with Chairman Foster presiding; Councilors Best and Oropesa being present; Councilor Moore joined the meeting at 4:31 PM (via go to meeting) Staff Present: Enid Costley, Caroline Brooks, Jim Burress, Juanita Jennings, Joe Neeb, Collette Hall, Alex Diaz, Juan Fuentes, Mike Matthews, Kevin Maevers, Guests Present: Josh Berry, George and Patty Swenson, Suzie, Waltrip, Rita Kane-Doerhoefer Vicki Burress Judy Stubbs, Bruce, Annie Baker, Ginger Smith APPROVAL OF AGENDA Councilor Best moved to approve the agenda for the January 26, 2022 Regular General Services Committee meeting as presented. Councilor Oropesa was the second. A voice vote was 3-0 and the motion passed. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Councilor Best moved to approve the September 22, 2021 General Services Committee meeting minutes. Councilor Oropesa was the second. A voice vote was 3-0 and the motion passed. ACTION ITEM(S) Consider approval of funding in the amount of $75,000 in support of a public art work designed to look like a rocket to be created by artist Josh Berry utilizing a decommissioned piece of playground rocket equipment originally in use at the Spring River Zoo: Ms. Brooks explained the project in detail and named the artist Josh Berry to speak and present the maquette (preliminary model) of the rocket. Mr. Neeb explained where the funding would come from for the project. The location for the project is currently TBA. Councilor Best motioned to consider the approval funding in the amount of $75,000 in support of the public art work design to look like the rocket to be created by Josh Berry utilizing decommissioned piece of playground rocket equipment originally in use at the Spring River Zoo to go to regular agenda. Councilor Moore was the second. A Voice vote was 3-1, with Councilor Oropesa voting no. 1 NON-ACTION ITEM(S) Spring River Zoo: Mrs. Jennings presented for John Wright. She provided an update on the Spring River Zoo. The Zoo re-opened January 2021. She also provided a 1-year review of guest services, facility upgrades, education, animal care, events. Adult Center: Mrs.Colette Hall provided an update on the Adult Center building, repairs needed, future planning and staffing and programming. Nancy Lopez Golf Course at Spring River: Mr. Burress provided an update on Nancy Lopez Gold course at Spring River. He provided updates on the upkeep of the facility, upkeep of equipment, staffing, and future planning. Joe Bauman: Mrs.Colette Hall provided an update on the Joe Bauman Stadium and the repairs/additions needed. Chisum Park Status Update: Mr. Burress provided an update on the Chisum Park updates and future plans. All-inclusive Status Update: Mr. Burress provided an update on the All- Inclusive playground phase 1. CHAIR COMMENTS, REPORTS, ANNOUNCEMENTS NONE PUBLIC PARTICIPATION  Mr. Swenson expressed concerns for Joe Bauman field. ADJOURNED The meeting adjourned at 6:31 p.m. 2

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GENERAL SERVICES COMMITTEE - AGENDA Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at 4:30 City Hall - Large Conference Room 425 N. Richardson Roswell, NM 88201 Committee Chair: Barry Foster Committee Vice Chair: Angela Moore Committee Members: Jeanine Best, Juan Oropesa Staff Liaison: Juanita Jennings CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL APPROVAL OF AGENDA APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Consider approval of the September 22, 2021 meeting minutes. Page 3 ACTION ITEM(S) 2. Consider approval of funding in the amount of $75,000 in support of a public art work designed to look like a rocket to be created by artist Josh Berry utilizing a decommissioned piece of playground rocket equipment originally in use at the Spring River Zoo. Page 5 NON-ACTION ITEM(S) 3. Spring River Zoo Presentation Page 7 4. Adult Center Presentation Page 8 5. Nancy Lopez Golf Course at Spring River Presentation Page 9 6. Joe Bauman Presentation Page 10 7. Chisum Park Status Update Page 11 8. All-Inclusive Status Update Page 12 CHAIR COMMENTS, REPORTS, ANNOUNCEMENTS 9. Spring River Zoo Report Page 13 10. Roswell Transit Report Page 18 11. Recreation Department Report Page 19 12. Roswell Museum and Arts Center Report. Page 21 13. Cemetery Department Report Page 23 14. Golf Course Report Page 24 15. Parks Department Report Page 25 16. Roswell Public Library Page 26 PUBLIC PARTICIPATION ADJOURN (Next Meeting: February 26, 2022 at 4:30 p.m.) 1 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: 01-21-22. THE PUBLIC IS ENCOURAGED TO PARTICIPATE ELECTRONICALLY THROUGH THE GOTO MEETING APPLICATION AND NOT PHYSICALLY ATTEND DURING THE PANDEMIC. General Services Wednesday, September 22, 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 Large Conference Room at Roswell City Hall 425 N. Richardson Wednesday, September 22nd, 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 21-7. ROLL CALL The meeting convened at 4:30 p.m. with Chairman Foster presiding; Councilors Best, Moore, and Oropesa being present. Staff Present: Enid Costley, Caroline Brooks, Jim Burress, Trent Moore, John Wright, Juanita Jennings, April Hunter, Todd Fizer, Damian Cheatem Guests Present: Rita Kane-Doerhoefer (via GoToMeeting), Vicki Burress (via GoToMeeting), Judy Stubbs (via GoToMeeting) APPROVAL OF AGENDA Councilor Moore moved to approve the agenda for the September 22, 2021 Regular General Services Committee meeting as presented. Councilor Best was the second. A voice vote was 4-0 and the motion passed. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Councilor Moore moved to approve the August 25, 2021 General Services Committee meeting minutes. Councilor Best was the second. A voice vote was 4-0 and the motion passed. ACTION ITEM(S) Consider approval of Award Recommendation for RFP-22-003 Janitorial Custodial Services and authorization for city manager to enter into contract negotiations with a pool of two vendors for a Multi-Source Award: Mr. Moore discussed the different proposals received. The contractors recommended are Complete Restorations Solutions Dba Pro Steamer and Quality Janitorial. Mr. Neeb explained the process of the contract negotiations and what it intel’s. Councilor Best motioned to consider approval of Award Recommendation for RFP-22-003 Janitorial Custodial Services and authorization for city manager to enter into contract negotiations with a pool of two vendors for a Multi-Source Award. The contractors recommended are Complete Restorations Solutions Dba Pro Steamer of Roswell, NM and Quality Janitorial of Hagerman NM to go to regular agenda. Councilor Moore was the second. A Voice vote was 3- 1, with Councilor Oropesa voting no. Consider approval of the funding for repair and resurfacing at Cahoon Park tennis courts and basketball courts: Mr. Burress provided background when this project could get started. Mr. Neeb explained in 1 3 further detail the repair and resurfacing these courts could be looking at. Councilor Best motioned to send to full council approval of the funding for repair and resurfacing at Cahoon Park tennis courts and basketball courts. Councilor Moore was the second. A voice vote was 4-0 and the motion passed. NON-ACTION ITEM(S) NONE CHAIR COMMENTS, REPORTS, ANNOUNCEMENTS Mr. Wright gave further insight on the inspections the zoo recently had. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION NONE ADJOURNED The meeting adjourned at 5:15 p.m. 2 4 ROSWELL NEW MEXICO AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT Regular Meeting Item No. Meeting Date: January 26, 2022 4:30 pm COMMITTEE: General Services CONTACT: Juanita N. Jennings CHAIR: Barry Foster ACTION REQUESTED: Request for funding in the amount of $75,000 in support of a public art work designed to look like a rocket to be created by artist Josh Berry utilizing a decommissioned piece of playground rocket equipment originally in use at the Spring River Zoo. BACKGROUND: Initiated by: Caroline Brooks Resolution 18-61 set aside $30,000 for creating a public art work out of the decommissioned rocket playground equipment from the Spring River Zoo. Concerns were raised by a City Councilor about the process to select the artist in July of 2019 and shortly thereafter the original budget was deemed to be insufficient. As such, an RFQ process was initiated to select the artist as well as determine a more accurate budget. Artist Josh Berry was selected through the RFQ on March 13, 2020. On March 17, 2020, the City Administration required a freeze on all non-essential expenditures due to the potential impacts of lost revenue from COVID. The Rocket Sculpture project was placed on hiatus until further notice at that time. In late summer 2021, Museum Director Brooks and the City Manager reopened the project and based on the RFQ committee’s original recommendation, commissioned Mr. Berry to make a model of the potential sculpture for evaluation by the City Council to enable the Council to make a final decision as to whether to move forward with the project. FINANCIAL CONSIDERATION: The updated project estimate, including commissioning of the sculpture, foundation prep, installation and lighting is $75,000. LEGAL REVIEW: BOARD AND COMMITTEE ACTION: STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The theme of the project is seemingly an appropriate fit for Roswell and an interesting re-purposing of the playground equipment. The artist is qualified and enthusiastic about completing the commission. ATTACHMENTS Image of Rocket Sculpture Model 5 6 ROSWELL NEW MEXICO AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT Regular Meeting Item No. Meeting Date: January 27, 2022 COMMITTEE: General Services CONTACT: Juanita Jennings CHAIR: Barry Foster ACTION REQUESTED: Presentation – For Information Only. BACKGROUND: Initiated by: John Wright Zoo director John Wright will provide an overview presentation about Spring River Zoo operations, and programming recap and initiatives for 2022. FINANCIAL CONSIDERATION: For information only. No financial consideration at this time. LEGAL REVIEW: No legal review is required at this time. BOARD AND COMMITTEE ACTION: No committee action is required. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Presentation only Spring River Zoo. ATTACHMENTS 7 ROSWELL NEW MEXICO AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT Regular Meeting Item No. Meeting Date: January 26, 2022 COMMITTEE: General Services CONTACT: Juanita Jennings CHAIR: Barry Foster ACTION REQUESTED: Presentation – For Information Only. BACKGROUND: Initiated by: Colette Hall Recreation Director Colette Hall will provide an overview presentation about the Adult Center operations, and programming recap and initiatives for 2022. FINANCIAL CONSIDERATION: For information only. No financial consideration at this time. LEGAL REVIEW: No legal review is required at this time. BOARD AND COMMITTEE ACTION: No committee action is required. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Presentation only – Adult Center ATTACHMENTS 8 ROSWELL NEW MEXICO AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT Regular Meeting Item No. Meeting Date: January 26, 2022 COMMITTEE: General Services CONTACT: Juanita Jennings CHAIR: Barry Foster ACTION REQUESTED: Presentation – For Information Only. BACKGROUND: Initiated by: Jim Buress Special Services Director Jim Buress will provide an overview presentation about the Nancy Lopez Golf Course at Spring River operations and programming initiatives for 2022. FINANCIAL CONSIDERATION: For information only. No financial consideration at this time. LEGAL REVIEW: No legal review is required at this time. BOARD AND COMMITTEE ACTION: No committee action is required. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Presentation only – Nancy Lopez Golf Course at Spring River ATTACHMENTS 9 ROSWELL NEW MEXICO AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT Regular Meeting Item No. Meeting Date: January 26, 2022 COMMITTEE: General Services CONTACT: Juanita Jennings CHAIR: Barry Foster ACTION REQUESTED: Presentation – For Information Only. BACKGROUND: Initiated by: Jim Buress Special Services Director Jim Buress will provide a status update of the RFP on Chisum Park Site. FINANCIAL CONSIDERATION: For information only. No financial consideration at this time. LEGAL REVIEW: No legal review is required at this time. BOARD AND COMMITTEE ACTION: No committee action is required. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Presentation only – Chisum Park Site. ATTACHMENTS 10 ROSWELL NEW MEXICO AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT Regular Meeting Item No. Meeting Date: January 26, 2022 COMMITTEE: General Services CONTACT: Juanita Jennings CHAIR: Barry Foster ACTION REQUESTED: Presentation – For Information Only. BACKGROUND: Initiated by: Colette Hall Recreation Director Colette Hall will provide a status update of the Joe Bauman Field. FINANCIAL CONSIDERATION: For information only. No financial consideration at this time. LEGAL REVIEW: No legal review is required at this time. BOARD AND COMMITTEE ACTION: No committee action is required. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Presentation only – Joe Bauman Field. ATTACHMENTS 11 ROSWELL NEW MEXICO AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT Regular Meeting Item No. Meeting Date: January 26, 2022 COMMITTEE: General Services CONTACT: Juanita Jennings CHAIR: Barry Foster ACTION REQUESTED: Presentation – For Information Only. BACKGROUND: Initiated by: Jim Buress Special Services Director Jim Buress will provide a status update of the RFP for the All-Inclusive Park. FINANCIAL CONSIDERATION: For information only. No financial consideration at this time. LEGAL REVIEW: No legal review is required at this time. BOARD AND COMMITTEE ACTION: No committee action is required. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Presentation only – RFP Status Update All-Inclusive Park. ATTACHMENTS 12 December 2021 Monthly Report Revenue Report: Open a total of 29 days and welcomed a total of 724 guests with a total of $3,204.47 in admissions revenue. Tickets Sales December 2021 12/26-12/31 $1,578.59 12/19-12/25 $636.49 12/12-12/18 $381.78 12/5-12/11 $414.37 12/1-12/4 $193.24 $- $500.00 $1,000.00 $1,500.00 $2,000.00 Total Visitor Comparison 3500 2978 3000 2533 2408 2500 1889 1904 2000 1666 1636 1445 1500 1229 1342 1008 823 922 1000 626 724 500 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec 2020 2533 2978 1889 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2021 1445 1666 1636 1229 1342 1008 1904 823 626 2408 922 724 2020 2021 1|Page 13 NM US Visitors Visitors # of Visitors by Area Roswell (excluding (Excluding International Total Only Roswell) NM) Visitors Unknown Visitors March 2021 558 587 486 5 0 1636 April 2021 547 354 328 0 0 1229 May 2021 569 421 352 0 0 1342 June 2021 280 304 424 0 0 1008 July 2021 604 560 740 0 0 1904 August 2021 337 232 254 0 0 823 September 2021 286 153 155 0 32 626 October 2021 2408 231 150 0 0 2789 November 2021 514 215 188 5 0 922 December 2021 356 150 214 0 0 724 YTD Total # of Visitors 6459 3207 3291 10 32 12,999 Memberships: 4 new memberships sold in December with a total of 129 total year-to-date. (March-Dec) Zoo Retail Store:  Total merchandise sales for the month of December is $739.08. TOP ITEMS SOLD IN DEC. 2021 $673.10 Series1 Series2 $150.00 $105.00 $80.00 $78.75 $78.75 $63.00 $63.00 $44.10 $10.50 15 8 5 5 5 4 3 3 2 2|Page 14 Total Revenue: Sales Memberships Birthday 3% Events Parties/Rentals 0% 5% Railway Carousel Rides 11% Merchandise 10% CP Rides (not Donation Donations RCR) s 19% 5% 0% Concession 1% Donations tubes 2% Education Programs 0% Admission Fees 44% Birthday Parties/Rentals Memberships Donations CP Donations Donations tubes Admission Fees Education Programs Concession Rides (not RCR) Railway Carousel Rides Events Merchandise Revenue Breakdown: Birthday Parties $325.00 Memberships $195.00 Donations $1388.65 CP Donations $0.00 Donations tubes $173.00 Admission Fees $3,204.47 Education Programs $0.00 Concession $98.10 Rides (not RCR) $390.60 Railway Carousel Rides $781.20 Merchandise $739.08 Total December Revenue $7,295.10 Education: 3|Page 15  Renee’ Fair has accepted our Educational Coordinator position. She will be starting on January 3rd, 2022. She received her BS in Wildlife & Fisheries Management from Uni. Of Wyoming and a MSc in Animal Behavior from Uni. Of St. Andrews in Scotland and volunteered for the St. Andrew Aquarium while obtaining her masters. She had performed and lead educational programming for the aquarium and conservation programming for the Uni. Of Wyoming.  No programming offered this month. Animal Care/Medical Care:  Moved capybara into their new enclosure. Capybara Reveal December 18th.  Introduced Billy (raccoon) with the other raccoons, all doing well together. 4|Page 16 Events:  No Zoo sponsored events for the month of December. Staff played a supportive role for the Roebuck Entertainment’s Roswell Christmas Railway. This year’s event was for 18 days and had approximately 16,268 people. Safety:  Kathy Louer, City’s Safety and Risk Manager met with Cody Schubert, Zoo’s Ground Maintenance Supervisor, to tour the Zoo and address any concerns she may have had. Those items were: o Fire extinguisher and proper positioning/distance o Extra flammable cabinet o Tree work for dead branches o Extension cords for winter heating o Signage Administration/Staff:  December was a slow month for the Zoo as Holidays and Covid positive staff made us short- handed.  Our main focus was the Xmas railroad event and partnering with Roebuck entertainment to ensure that effort went well.  Zoo and City Staff put together a 12 Days of Christmas Video. This video allowed staff to have fun and talking about animal behaviors and push for donations to help with the enrichment program. 6|Page 17 Connecting People to Places BUS RIDERSHIP – DECEMBER 2021: 4,165 PROJECT UPDATES -- DECEMBER 2021 YTD 2020 Ridership ---- 60,411  A rider-facing App in real-time is being YTD 2021 Ridership --- 49,105 developed to make riding the bus more convenient October November December  Started videos of “how to” for 5,142 4,959 4,165 advertisement  Hiring new operators for open positions YEAR TO DATE RIDERSHIP CATEGORIES:  Soffit repair and restroom renovation is awaiting NMDOT approval Adults 41.6%  Staff breakroom upgrade has been Students 15.2% completed Seniors 25.7%  Working with contractor on wayfinding Disabled 11.8% project Children 1.6%  Dial-a-ride is busy with riders, had to add a Wheelchair 1.9% second bus for the future Other 2.2%  Received Dial-A-Ride signage, looking to install next month  Trying to move forward from hold that was PARATRANSIT RIDERSHIP – DEC 2021: 314 placed on removal of sign and post in the north west corner of lot; in que with ≥60 Disabled 196 facilities <60 Disabled 75  Approved for four buses in the coming fiscal Wheelchair 45 year Aide 8 Contract Ride 0 Respectfully submitted by Scott Furciniti and Chris Moore. Approved by Becky Hicks, Transit Director 18 December 2021 Recreation Monthly Report Submitted by Colette Hall, Recreation Director Last Fiscal Year Last Year December December to Date to Date Revenue $19,064 $3,859 $212,374 $36,066 Attendance 3,914 1,528 28,648 10,830 Revenue Breakdown Highlights Recreation  130 memberships sold in December and total membership for the year is 1288.  Two new employees were hired in November: Colette Hall, Recreation Director and Gary Colman, Facilities Manager.  Reindeer Run was canceled due to lack of registrations. Roswell Recreation Center  Basketball League was strong with 407 registered games continued throughout the month.  Winter Vacation Fun camp was full with 31 registered, campers enjoyed gym activities/games, arts and crafts, and swimming. Roswell Aquatic Center  Tami Lara started as the new Aquatic Supervisor.  Water Aerobics remained the most popular program. 19 Roswell Adult Center  Center was open on Wednesdays only for drop in crafts and billiards.  Staff is preparing the center for a January reopening with extended hours. Facility Maintenance/Projects  Outdoor mechanical room had repairs to circulating system including pipe replacements.  Seressco air handling preventive maintenance completed with vendor.  Received quotes to begin Adult Center renovations to room 27. Next Month  Pickleball Indoor Winter season starts at the Recreation and Aquatic Center  Adult Center opens Monday-Friday, 8a-5p.  Adult Center room 27 renovation begins to replace ceiling lights and tiles, remediate mold, and replace flooring. Winter Vacation Fun Camp 20 JANUARY 2022 MONTHLY REPORT DECEMBER ATTENDANCE DECEMBER REVENUES 2021 2020 2019 2018 MUSEUM 1355 234 797 827 2021 2020 2019 2018 EVENTS 384 0 142 152 ADMISSIONS 4,518 CLASSES 61 0 78 70 CLASSES 2,006 0 1,257 400 PLANETARIUM 355 0 111 250 PLANETARIUM 1,356 0 419 1,061 SCHOOL/ADULT TOURS 55 0 77 128 MEMBERSHIP 2,050 2,380 840 760 FACILITY USE 0 0 109 188 FACILITY USE 0 0 125 262 OUTREACH 0 0 83 66 STORE 6,933 2,641 4,730 12,318 VOLUNTEER VISITS 11 22 6 11 DECEMBER TOTALS 16,863 5,021 7,371 14,801 MUSEUM BUSINESS 171 YEAR TO DATE TOTALS 166,346 42,184 153,479 162,802 DECEMBER TOTALS 2,392 256 1,403 1,762 YEAR TO DATE TOTALS 19,460 6,613 36,318 38,608 DECEMBER ADMISSIONS AND PROGRAMMING VISITS for REVENUE for YEAR to DATE YEAR to DATE MUSEUM ADMISSIONS MONTH MONTH VISITS REVENUE Members Children 15 and under 140 270 604 1292 MEMBERS 399 677 Adult Residents 20 $140 399 $2,716 Adult Non-Residents 149 $1490 2441 $22,451 current active current active Adult Combo Ticket 31 $264 138 $910 memberships members 16 Seniors 47 $329 1448 $9,807 Military 22 $154 404 $2,681 FOR MONTH new memberships 18 renewals Student (16+) 27 $189 413 $2,700 Museums for All Senior Free Days 4 40 $12 30 297 $78 $0 YEAR to DATE 105 new memberships 224 renewals Resident Free Day 96 534 $0 NARM (free) 11 68 $0 Artisan Market Puzzle Room 388 0 $1940 388 33 $1940 $285 VOLUNTEERS Member Guest Pass 9 28 $0 Store Only 101 191 $0 TOTALS 1,355 $4,518 8,704 $46,134 CLASSES 30 8 SESSIONS for MONTH STUDENTS ATTENDANCE FOR Clay Open Studio 0 19 61 MONTH volunteer hours volunteers TOTAL 42 61 EVENTS/PROGRAMS Second Saturday Art Activity OCCURENCES for MONTH 1 ATTENDEES 184 PARTNERSHIP RMAC Foundation YEAR to DATE 255 volunteer hours 133 volunteer visits Second Saturday Planetarium 1 99 Yoga in the Museum Artisan Market Reception 1 1 15 97 RMAC Foundation, PVPG 4,171 FACEBOOK FOLLOWERS TOTAL 395 MONTHLY STATS: Posts:20 Reach: 16,445 Likes: 264 Shares: 56 PLANETARIUM SHOWS for MONTH ATTENDEES Planetarium General Shows 62 355 869 INSTAGRAM FOLLOWERS TOURS/GROUP VISITS GRADE(S) STUDENTS ADULTS GALLERIES PLANETARIUM MONTHLY STATS: Posts:16 Reach: 1682 Likes: 489 348 Sydney Guttierrez Middle School, 12/3 6-8 22 3 X X Roswell High School Life Skills, 12/13 9-12 27 3 X X E-NEWSLETTER SUBSCRIBERS OPENS 168 TOTALS 49 6 2 2 21 ACTIVITIES & HIGHLIGHTS SESAME STREET PREMIERE drawings by the Taos artist and SECOND SATURDAYS illustrator. Latham (1896-1989) was the The Sesame January 8th’s Second Saturday session earliest Roswell Artist-in-Residence, Street featured stamp-based printmaking on 1967-1968, along with her husband planetarium fabric. Participants used a pre-made Howard Cook, in the fledgling days film premiere stamp or made their own to create a of the program. Latham was an early for One World, unique piece of fabric to display as resident of the Taos Art Colony having One Sky was held Friday, January 7 at a finished piece or for use in a future moved there in 1925. 7 pm. The well-attended and festive project. event included popcorn, a photo Opening later this month is Decades: booth with a larger-than-life-size Elmo Second Saturdays are free all-ages 1970s showcasing work created in the balloon, and giveaways. and hands-on “maker” events that 1970s as part of our ongoing series take place on the Second Saturday of exploring the permanent collection EXHIBITION CHANGES the month from 10 am to 1 pm and through a decades lens. sponsored by the RMAC Foundation. Exhibitions staff are working diligently The day is also a free museum as three exhibits recently came to UPCOMING CLASSES AND admission day for Roswell residents. a close, occupying 5 galleries: The PROGRAMS Wild World of William Goodman, Terri Registration has begun for classes STAFFING Rolland’s Resonance, and the Roswell and workshops held January through Museum Holiday Artisan Market. Two part-time Museum Store Clerk March: Adult and Kids Clay with Aria positions are currently open. For more Finch; Outdoor Sketch Club with Cate Opening in January is sculpture and information, please visit the City’s Erbaugh; Copper Enameling with video installation work by Employment page. Jeremy Howe; and Monoprinting Roswell Artist-in-Residence Marie with Susan Voigt. To register and Alarcón. Alarcón has worked as a for more details, please visit www. community media educator and film roswellmuseum.org. producer in Philadelphia since 2009. In her art, she explores place and SEW CRAFTY AND TABLE TOP DAY cultural memory of displacement TO BE PILOTED and diaspora. Her exhibition will run January 15 - February 27, 2022 with Sew Crafty is a fiber crafting session a lecture and reception beginning at for seniors and other adults taking 5:30 pm on Friday, January 14. place on Wednesdays from 1-3 pm. The activity is included with museum For two galleries, our new Curator of admission, which is free for members Collections and Exhibitions, Aaron and seniors age 60+ on Wednesdays. Wilder, has selected work from the Self-led and group-supported, permanent collection by Michele participants must bring their own Bourque Sewards and Barbara Latham. supplies. The initial session will begin Michele Bourque Sewards: Flora and on January 12. Fauna features colorful lithographs created by the artist in the 1970s, Starting on February 5, Table Top Day, many during her 1973-1974 artist led by game-designer Matt Bromley, residency. She will feature board game play on the currently resides in first Saturday of each month from 1-3 Placitas, NM. pm. The activity is free for members and $5 for non-members. Barbara Latham: Lifetime Artist Registration is not required for these showcases drop-in style events. paintings and 22 SPECIAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT DECEMBER 2021 Number of Casket Burials 14 Number of Cremation Burials 14 Veteran’s Cemetery Casket Burials 2 Veteran’s Cemetery Cremation Burials 2 Acres in Inventory 210 Full-Time Employees (FTE) Equivalent 7 Total Revenue as of December 31, 2021 $ 30,685.00 MAINTENANCE  Dug, set-up, covered, and tamped for 32 services during the month.  Installed six plaques at General Douglas McBride Veteran’s Cemetery.  Repaired irrigation lines east of Cemetery.  Sprinkler repair in Block 73 (three sprinklers).  Watered entire Cemetery manually during the day. SPECIFICS  Conducted a total of 32 services for the month of December. Submitted by: Ruben Esquivel South Park Cemetery Supervisor Approved by: Jim Burress Special Services Director 23 SPECIAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT DECEMBER 2021 MAINTENANCE  Cut cups 8 times.  Moved tee markers as needed.  Dumped trash as needed.  Mowed greens twice a week.  Mowed collars and approaches once.  Continued mulching leaves with mowing equipment.  Cleaned-up leaves at Pro Shop.  Sprayed the greens with fertilizer on the 7th.  Started weed eating around trees at the golf course.  Cleaned grass out of bunker on # 3.  Replaced five irrigation heads.  Removed and flushed-out debris in five irrigation heads. SPECIFICS  ---- PROGRAMS/EVENTS  ---- Submitted by: David Blewett Golf Course Superintendent Approved by: Jim Burress Special Services Director 24 SPECIAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT DECEMBER 2021 MAINTENANCE  Mowing grass on City properties as needed.  Irrigation upkeep in parks and sports complexes.  Spraying weeds.  Clean-out Sunken Garden.  Gopher control within sports complexes and parks. SPECIFICS  Watered 3 days a week.  Cleaned-up graffiti in all parks.  Trees removed.  Painted rails at Cielo Grande and the Skate Park. Submitted by: Rudy Chavez Parks Superintendent Approved by: Jim Burress Special Services Director 25 26 25 27 26

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