Infrastructure Committee
Regular MeetingRoswell, NM · May 16, 2016
Minutes
Regular Meeting of the Infrastructure Committee
Held at the Roswell Convention Center
May 16, 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 4:02 p.m. with Chair Best presiding and Councilors Oropesa, Sanchez and Grant
being present.
Staff Present: Bill Morris
Guests Present: Larry Connolly
APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND MINUTES
Councilor Grant moved to approve the May 16, 2016 regular Infrastructure Committee Meeting Agenda
as presented and the April 18, 2016 minutes for the regular Infrastructure Committee Meeting. Councilor
Sanchez was the second. A voice vote was unanimous and the motion passed.
NON-ACTION ITEMS
May 24, 2016 Bid Update. Mr. Morris gave an update of the May 24, 2016 project bid openings. The
following projects were advertised on May 1, 2016 and will open bids May 24, 2016: ITB-16-045 Roswell
Museum Bridge Project, ITB-16-046 Sewer Manhole Rehabilitation Project 2016 and ITB-16-47 Kerr
Station Valve Replacements.
Rio Fuente Business Park. Mr. Morris discussed Rio Fuente Business Park stating it is a potential
development located East of Atkinson Avenue, near 5th Street. This potential development is in Chaves
County and was approved by the Extraterritorial Zoning Commission (ETZ). Smith Engineering who is
representing this development has requested use of city sewer services. The City Engineer has advised
that would not be possible unless it would be annexed into the City. At this time, the City is awaiting
response from Smith Engineering.
City Project Updates. Mr. Morris briefed the committee on current and upcoming projects:
Splash Pad – 80% Complete
RFP Convention Center Upgrade Design Services – April 10 Advertisement, May 24 deadline for
proposals
Recreation Center Design Update – Program Statement by 20th
CDBG Project E. Bland – 48% complete, estimated completion date is 6/28/16
REGULAR ITEMS
NONE
OTHER BUSINESS
NONE
ADJOURN
The meeting adjourned at 4:17 p.m.
Agenda
ROSWELL INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEE AGENDA
Monday, May 16, 2016 at 4:00 p.m.
Conference Room at Roswell City Hall
425 N. Richardson, Roswell, NM 88201
Committee Chair: Jeanine Best
Committee Vice Chair: Juan Oropesa
Committee Members: Caleb Grant, Savino Sanchez, Jr.
Staff Coordinator: Louis Najar
A. Call to Order
B. Approval of the Agenda
C. Minutes
1. April 18, 2016 Meeting Minutes 1-2
D. Non-Action Items
1. May 24, 2016 Bid Update 3
2. Rio Fuente Business Park 4-6
3. City Project Updates 7
E. Regular Items (Action Items)
None
F. Other Business (Non-Action)
1. Public Comments
G. Adjourn (Next Meeting: Monday, June 20, 2016)
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: 5/12/16
Regular Meeting of the Infrastructure Committee
Held at the Roswell Convention Center
April 18, 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 Chair Best presiding and Councilors Oropesa, Sanchez
and Grant being present.
Staff Present: Louis Najar, Kevin Dillon and Bill Morris
Guests Present: Larry Connolly and Councilor Foster
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Councilor Grant moved to approve the April 18, 2016 regular Infrastructure Committee Meeting
Agenda as presented. Councilor Sanchez was the second. A voice vote was unanimous and the
motion passed.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Councilor Grant moved to approve the February 16, 2016 minutes for the regular Infrastructure
Committee Meeting. Councilor Oropesa was the second. A voice vote was unanimous and the
motion passed.
NON-ACTION ITEMS
City Project Updates. Mr. Najar briefed the committee on selected projects current and
upcoming. Projects that are being advertised on May 1st and open bids on May 24th include:
Museum Bridge, Sewer Manhole Rehab and Kerr Pump Station Valves. The recreation center
design is underway, initial meetings were completed in March with Huitt Zollars. Sewer upgrade
performed by city crews on N. Sycamore-College to 19th Street has been completed.
ICIP Refresher. Last year’s Infrastructure Capital Improvement Plan (ICIP) focused on a strategy
to address infrastructure needs. Five projects were submitted and all five projects received some
funding. Last year’s 2017-2021 plan is a straight forward attempt to address some of the critical
infrastructure needs for Roswell.
REGULAR ITEMS
XCEL Easement. XCEL Energy has requested an easement, in which XCEL will construct electrical
transmission improvements across City of Roswell property. All associated costs are to be borne
by XCEL. XCEL’S monetary offer for easement rights is $16,050. An additional $745 is offered as
temporary construction work space permit. All easement and plat will be per State statutes and
filed by XCEL. Councilor Grant moved to send to full City Council XCEL Easement. Councilor
Sanchez was the second. A voice vote was unanimous and the motion passed.
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Citywide striping Award. Mr. Najar discussed the citywide striping award. Maintenance of
citywide striping pavement markings requires annual restriping. The city has 650,000 linear feet
of striping. This work is annually performed by utilization of New Mexico General Services
Statewide Striping Agreement. Statewide Striping Agreement 60-80500-16-13992 was awarded
to Highway Supply on March 9, 2016. Estimated cost is $67,080 which does include 7.5% gross
receipts tax. Councilor Grant moved to send to consent agenda the Citywide striping Award.
Councilor Sanchez was the second. A voice vote was unanimous and the motion passed.
OTHER BUSINESS
Larry Connolly
ADJOURN
The meeting adjourned at 5:06 p.m.
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ROSWELL, NEW MEXICO
Infrastructure Committee
Conference Room at Roswell City Hall
425 N. Richardson Avenue, Roswell, NM 88201
Monday, May 16, 2016 at 4:00 p.m.
ACTION REQUESTED: Update of May 24, 2016 project bid openings
BACKGROUND: The following projects were advertised on May 1, 2016
and will open bids May 24, 2016: ITB-16-045 Roswell
Museum Bridge Project, ITB-16-046 Sewer Manhole
Rehabilitation Project 2016, and ITB-16-047 Kerr Station
Valve Replacements.
Committee is reminded that a Special Infrastructure
Committee Meeting will be held May 26, 2016. This will
be to consider review and award of bids. Engineering staff
will hand carry bid tabulations and recommendations of
awards to the Special Infrastructure meeting on May 26,
2016.
FINANCIAL CONSIDERATION: These projects were budgeted for Fiscal year 2016.
LEGAL REVIEW: None at this time.
BOARD OR
COMMITTEE ACTION: None at this time, on May 26, 2016 Infrastructure
Committee will consider award of projects.
STAFF
RECOMMENDATION: Engineering staff will review bids and will recommend the
lowest qualified bidder for each project.
ATTACHMENTS: None
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ROSWELL, NEW MEXICO
Infrastructure Committee
Conference Room at Roswell City Hall
425 N. Richardson Avenue, Roswell, NM 88201
Monday, May 16, 2016 at 4:00 p.m.
ACTION REQUESTED: Update of potential development named the Rio Fuente
Business Park located East of Atkinson Avenue, near 5th
Street.
BACKGROUND: This potential development is in Chaves County. The
development was approved Extraterritorial Zoning
Commission (ETZ). Smith Engineering who is representing
this development has requested use of city sewer services.
City Engineer has advised that would not be possible
unless it would be annexed into the City.
At this time, the City is awaiting response from Smith
Engineering.
FINANCIAL CONSIDERATION: None at this time.
LEGAL REVIEW: None at this time.
BOARD OR
COMMITTEE ACTION: This is up for discussion, only. Does the Committee have
any comments with annexation and direction City
Engineer is taking?
STAFF
RECOMMENDATION: City Engineer would recommend the development to
utilize City sewer, only if annexed into the City.
ATTACHMENTS: Larger construction site plans will be provided at the
meeting.
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ROSWELL, NEW MEXICO
Infrastructure Committee
City Hall Large Conference Room
425 N. Richardson, Roswell, NM 88201
Monday, April 16, 2016 at 4:00 p.m.
ACTION REQUESTED: Update Item Only – Select Project Highlights
BACKGROUND: Infrastructure Committee to be briefed on selected
projects current and upcoming.
1. Splash Pad – 80% Complete
2. RFP Convention Center Upgrade Design Services – April
10 Advertisement, May 24 deadline for proposals
3. Recreation Center Design Update – Program Statement
by 20th
4. CDBG Project E. Bland – 48% complete estimated
completion date of 6/28/16.
FINANCIAL CONSIDERATION: None for this update item, at this time.
LEGAL REVIEW: None for this update item, at this time.
BOARD OR
COMMITTEE ACTION: None for this update item, at this time.
STAFF
RECOMMENDATION: None for this update item, at this time.
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