Infrastructure Committee
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 Infrastructure Committee
Held in the Conference Room at City Hall
September 21, 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 4:01 p.m. with Vice Chair Velasquez presiding, Councilors Oropesa
and Grant being present with Councilor Best being absent.
Staff present: Louis Najar, Kevin Dillon, Bill Morris, Elizabeth Stark-Rankins, Devin Graham and
Monica Garcia
Guests present: Joe Horn, Brandon Bond, Helen Jobe and Councilor Perry
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Councilor Grant moved to approve the September 21, 2015 regular Infrastructure Committee
Meeting Agenda. Councilor Oropesa was the second. A voice vote was unanimous and the
motion passed with Councilor Best being absent.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Councilor Grant moved to approve the August 24, 2015 minutes for the regular Infrastructure
Committee Meeting. Councilor Oropesa was the second. A voice vote was unanimous and the motion
passed with Councilor Best being absent.
NON-ACTION ITEMS
Boy Scouts MOU Update
Ms. Stark-Rankins gave an update on the Boy Scouts MOU. Contact with Carol Parman, troop
72 leader, has been made. Troop 72 is the group utilizing the facility and are sponsored by the
Mid-day Lions. Ms. Parman suggested the City contact Dr. Lee Gutierrez, Mid-day Lions
President. Contact with Dr. Gutierrez been unsuccessful, therefore working directly with troop
72 is recommended.
Proposed RFP’s – Engineering Design Services
Mr. Najar gave an update on proposed RFP’s. Two RFP’s are planned to be issued at this time
for the following projects:
1. Museum Pedestrian Bridge
2. N. Main St. from Berrendo to Huskey
REGULAR ITEMS
Procurement Recommendations
Mr. Dillon discussed Procurement Recommendations. Mr. Najar explained the procurement
method. Along with the recent updates to the City’s Procurement Policy, the City Manager is
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requiring that, along with RFP’s and Bids, any procurement greater than $60,000 be approved
by Committee as to the method and expense. The method currently listed is the use of CES pre-
existing agreements and state wide contracts. CES has awarded several state wide service
agreements utilizing the RFP process. Councilor Oropesa moved to send to full Council
Procurement Method Recommendations and the five projects listed. Councilor Grant was the
second. A voice vote was unanimous and the motion passed with Councilor Best being absent.
Proposed Resolution 15-57 – NMDOT Co-Op Project Agreement
Mr. Najar discussed Resolution 15-57. This project will help address consistent drainage issues
on Park Road from 7th Street to Michigan and Kansas Avenue. The application has been
approved by NMDOT at a lower overall project budget of $77,481 (reduced from $117,100) of
which 75% ($58,111) will still be reimbursed by NMDOT. The City originally committed $29,275
to this project leaving a shortfall of $29,714. Resolution 15-57 is required to establish the project
agreement with NMDOT. Councilor Grant moved to send to full Council Proposed Resolution
15-57 – NMDOT Co-Op Project Agreement with the friendly amendment of changing the
amount of $87,825 to $58,111. Councilor Oropesa was the second. A voice vote was unanimous
and the motion passed with Councilor Best being absent.
Proposed Resolution 15-58 – NMDOT MAP Project Agreement
Mr. Najar discussed Resolution 15-58. This project will repave N. Union from 2nd Street north to
8th Street. The application has been approved by NMDOT at a lower overall project budget of
$420,511 (reduced from $1,500,000) of which 75% ($315,383) will still be reimbursed by
NMDOT. The City originally committed $218,400 to this project leaving a project shortfall of
$966,217. Resolution 15-58 is required to establish the project agreement. Councilor Grant
moved to send to full Council Proposed Resolution 15-58 – NMDOT MAP Project Agreement.
Councilor Oropesa was the second. A voice vote was unanimous and the motion passed with
Councilor Best being absent.
Councilor Grant stated he would like to include speed humps in the next Infrastructure
Committee Meeting Agenda.
Councilor Oropesa discussed Tom Jennings concerns with drainage at railroad crossing on 5th
Street. Mr. Najar stated Mr. Jennings has communicated his concern to City Staff.
ADJOURN
Councilor Grant moved to adjourn. Councilor Oropesa was the second. A voice vote was
unanimous and the motion passed with Councilor Best being absent. The meeting adjourned at
5:15 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, 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: Project Award Recommendations.
BACKGROUND: Award project agreements as presented for each of the
following capital improvement projects:
Library Reroof
Heated Vactor Truck and Valve Storage Building
Entryway Signs
FINANCIAL CONSIDERATION: All quotes listed are reasonable and within budget.
LEGAL REVIEW: Recommended awards follow all City and State
procurement codes.
BOARD OR
COMMITTEE ACTION: Recommend approval of project awards to full Council to
be placed on the Consent agenda.
STAFF
RECOMMENDATION: Award projects as presented.
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City of Roswell Project Award Recommendations
For Bids, RFPs, and Agreements Over $60,000
Budget: $ 380,000.00
Funding Source: FY16 Bond
ITEM: Library Reroof
VENDOR: QUOTE AMOUNT:
Waide Construction (CES) $ 358,822.00
OTHER INFORMATION:
DEPARTMENT: Engineering
STAFF MEMBER: Kevin Dillon
RECOMMENDATION: Award project as presented.
COMMITTEE:
Budget: $ 400,000.00
Funding Source: Water
ITEM: Vactor Truck and Water Valve Heated Storage Building
VENDOR: QUOTE AMOUNT:
Waide Construction (CES) $ 283,862.35
OTHER INFORMATION:
DEPARTMENT: Engineering
STAFF MEMBER: Kevin Dillon
RECOMMENDATION: Award project as presented.
COMMITTEE:
Budget: $ 600,000.00
Funding Source: Lodger's Tax
ITEM: Design, engineering, and installation of 5 entryway signs.
VENDOR: QUOTE AMOUNT:
Waide Construction & EFG Creative (CES) $ 330,946.77
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Accountability. Communication. Excellence. Integrity. Teamwork.
OTHER INFORMATION:
Initial quote for sign final desgin, engineering, and installation costs from EFG and additional
needs at each site from the contractor. These costs may change as the additional needs at
each site are finalized such as paving, electrical, and landscaping.
DEPARTMENT: Planning
STAFF MEMBER: Elizabeth Stark‐Rankins
RECOMMENDATION: Award project as presented.
COMMITTEE:
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Accountability. Communication. Excellence. Integrity. Teamwork.
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