Infrastructure Committee
Regular MeetingRoswell, NM · August 15, 2016
Minutes
Regular Meeting of the Infrastructure Committee
Held in the Conference Room at City Hall
August 15, 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: Steve Miko, Art Torrez, Kevin Dillon, Louis Najar, Monica Garcia, Bill
Morris, Mayor Dennis Kintigh and Bernadette Lopez.
Guests Present: Scott Griffith, Colby Geer, Danny Alkon, Andrew Striklin and Larry
Connolly.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Councilor Grant moved to approve the August 15, 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 July 18, 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
None
REGULAR ITEMS (ACTION ITEMS)
Smart Meter Recommendation: Mr. Dillon gave a brief summary for the purpose of the
Investment Grade Audit for the Smart Water Meter Project based on the findings from
Yearout Energy Services and RBC Capital Markets. Mr. Dillon stated it’s a self-funding
project with no debt ratio and no impact on future bond options. The Yearout Energy
Services staff, Scott Griffth, Colby Geer, and Danny Alkon gave a presentation of the
Investment Grade Audit. Andrew Striklin with RBC Capital Markets, gave a presentation
on the financial options for the project. Councilor Grant moved to approve for
recommendation to proceed on the next phase of the city water meter project as
presented. Councilor Sanchez was the second. A voice vote was unanimous and the
motion passed.
FOR THE RECORD: Councilor Sanchez left the meeting at 5:36 p.m.
Slurry Seal Program Fall 2016: Mr. Najar discussed the Slurry Seal Program – Fall 2016
which utilizes a current Statewide Price Agreement 61-805-15-13859 with IPR, LTD for
the amount of $380,698.77. Councilor Grant moved to approve and send on Consent
agenda award for the Slurry Seal Program – Fall 2016 to IPR, LTD of Albuquerque, NM
for the amount of $380,698.77. Councilor Oropesa was the second. A voice vote was
unanimous and the motion passed.
Grappler Truck Purchase: Mr. Najar discussed the purpose for purchasing a grappler
truck utilizing New Mexico Cooperative Education Services (CES), Statewide Price
Agreement 16-019B-C101, at a cost of $150,242.42 from Robert’s Truck Center of New
Mexico dba Summit Truck Group. Councilor Grant moved to approve and send on
Consent agenda the purchase of a new grappler truck and utilizing New Mexico
Cooperative Education Services Agreement 16-019B-C101, for the amount of
$150,242.42. Councilor Oropesa was the second. A voice vote was unanimous and the
motion passed.
Resolution 16-57, NM Game & Fish Dept. Land Agreement: Mr. Morris discussed
Resolution 16-57, NM Game & Fish Department Land Agreement, supporting the
development of a concept plan for a new Game & Fish Department facility which may be
constructed within the old Municipal Airport. The facility would include a new building,
warehouse, laydown yard, parking lot, ATV training area, and fishing ponds. Councilor
Grant moved to send to full City Council Resolution 16-57. Councilor Oropesa was the
second. A voice vote was unanimous and the motion passed.
Ordinance 16-18, Affordable Housing Program: Mr. Morris discussed Proposed
Ordinance 16-18 which adopts the City of Roswell Affordable Housing Program.
Councilor Grant moved to send to full City Council Ordinance 16-18. Councilor Oropesa
was the second. A voice vote was unanimous and motion passed.
OTHER BUSINESS
None
ADJOURN
The meeting adjourned at 6:10 p.m.
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