Infrastructure Committee

MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEE June 15, 2015 Notice of this meeting was given to the public in compliance with Section 10-15-1 through 10- 15-4, NMSA 1978 and Resolution 14-36. ROLL CALL: The meeting convened at 4:01 p.m. with Chair Best presiding. Councilor Oropesa and Councilor Grant being present. Councilor Velasquez was absent. Staff Present: Councilor Steve Henderson, Louis Najar, Kevin Dillon, Elizabeth Stark-Rankins, Steve Miko, and Bernadette Lopez. Individuals Present: Larry Connolly and Dean Sons. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Councilor Grant moved to approve the Agenda as presented for the June 15, 2015 regular Infrastructure Committee Meeting. Councilor Oropesa seconded the motion. A voice vote was unanimous and the motion passed. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Councilor Grant moved to approve the May 18, 2015 Minutes for the regular Infrastructure Committee meeting. Councilor Oropesa seconded the motion. A voice vote was unanimous and the motion passed. NON-ACTION ITEM(S): 1. Projects Report Update- Grant & Legislative Projects: Ms. Stark-Rankins gave a status update for the following: a. Roofing Projects: The City Hall roof is still being worked on. The Fire Station I Renovation is currently on hold. b. Dean Baldwin: They are moving forward on metal sheeting the walls. c. Reischman Park: Construction is completed and are working on getting street furniture (benches and trash cans) for the Park with left over grant money. Mr. Najar will do a Project Agreement for Phase II. d. East Bland Street Sidewalks: All ADA corrections have been made and set of plans have been submitted to Santa Fe and are waiting for a response. 1  e. Working Mother’s Day Nursery: Final pay application was just received and is almost complete. f. Youth Challenge: They received their permit and will have the pre-construction meeting. g. Playground Equipment in Parks: Equipment has been ordered and ready for placement. h. Public Restrooms: This is currently on hold. i. Eastside Little League Baseball Complex: Waiting on baseball season to end before starting project. j. Joe Bauman Baseball Stadium: Waiting on baseball season to end before starting project. k. Veterans Cemetery: Work was scheduled to start June 15, 2015. l. Poe Corn Splash Pad: This is a re-authorized project and are waiting on final grant agreement for signature. m. Poe Corn Recreation Center: This is a re-authorized project and are waiting on final grant agreement for signature. n. Yucca Recreation Center: This is a re-authorized project and are waiting on final grant agreement for signature. REGULAR ITEM(S): 1. Renewal of Tweedy Farm Lease Agreement: Mr. Sons has requested to renew his lease for another three year term; January 1, 2016 to December 31, 2018. The lease terms have remained the same except for: language referencing the orbital sprinkler system-ownership and use by the Lessee; rent increased by $4,279.44; and First Right to Re-Lease has been adjusted for renewal of lease terms without providing first right. Councilor Grant asked staff to verify with the City Attorney on the insurance liability amount to see if it is in compliance with the State Statute. 2 Councilor moved to renew the Tweedy Farm Lease Agreement as presented. Councilor Oropesa seconded the motion. A voice vote was unanimous and the motion passed. 2. Property Purchase: 936 E. Jefferson Street: An appraisal was done on this property in July 2014 and valued at $5,000. Although, Mr. Coghill could not attend this meeting, he has informed staff that he agrees to the Property Purchase Agreement. Councilor Grant moved to approve Property Purchase Agreement for 936 E. Jefferson Street as presented. Councilor Oropesa seconded the motion. A voice vote was unanimous and the motion passed. ADJOURN: The meeting adjourned at 4:45 p.m. 3