Infrastructure Committee
Regular MeetingRoswell, NM · August 21, 2017
Minutes
Regular Meeting of the Infrastructure Committee
Held in the Conference Room at City Hall
August 21, 2017
Notice of this meeting was given to the public in compliance with Sections 10-15-1
through 10-15-4, NMSA 1978 and Resolution 16-69.
ROLL CALL:
The meeting convened at 4:00 p.m. with Chair Best presiding and Councilors Oropesa,
Grant, and Sanchez being present.
Staff Present:
Bill Morris, Scott Stark, Arthur Torrez, Joe Neeb, Councilor Steve Henderson, Mayor
Dennis Kintigh, Louis Najar, Kevin Dillon, Monica Garcia, and Bernadette Lopez.
Guest(s) Present:
Larry Connolly, Bill Williams, Maryann Rogers, and Barry Mathison.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
Councilor Grant moved to approve the agenda for the Regular Infrastructure
Committee meeting of August 21, 2017 as presented. Councilor Oropesa
seconded the motion. A voice vote was unanimous and the motion passed.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
1. July 24, 2017:
Councilor Grant moved to approve the July 24, 2017 Minutes for the Regular
Infrastructure Committee meeting as presented. Councilor Oropesa seconded
the motion. A voice vote was unanimous and the motion passed.
NON-ACTION ITEM(S):
2. Project Updates:
Cemetery Roads 15-0740:
Mr. Najar discussed the correction of the cash flow, phase I, remaining balance of
$19,620.22 from the $50,000 budget. Mr. Najar also discussed his request for Asphalt
Millings from the N.M.D.O.T in which he is waiting for their response.
Roswell Roads Improvements A2551:
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Mr. Najar stated the City has not received the grant agreement for this project.
Cemetery Roads Improvements A2405:
Mr. Najar stated the City has not received the grant agreement for this project.
City Hall Annex Roof A2403:
Mr. Najar stated the City has not received the grant agreement for this project.
Roswell Fire Station Roofs & Infrastructure A204:
Mr. Dillon stated the City has not received the grant agreement for this project.
Roswell Air Center Repairs A2402:
Mr. Dillon stated the City has not received the grant agreement for this project.
Wayfinding Plan:
Mr. Morris discussed the 2016 Wayfinding Plan.
Poe Corn Recreation Center 15-L-114:
Councilor Sanchez inquired about this project. Mr. Dillon explained the reasoning for
the project not being funded.
Remote Read Water Meters:
Mr. Dillon discussed the status of this project.
Roswell Adult Center- Interior Roof:
Mr. Dillon stated the exterior of the roof has been completed per roofing contract and
the interior is under Facilities Maintenance which have been previously informed of the
issue.
3. N. Montana Realignment:
Mr. Najar discussed the project.
4. Award of Refurbishing Landfill Cat Compactor:
Mr. Najar informed the Committee of this award.
5. Award of Refurbishing Landfill Cat Scraper:
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Mr. Najar informed the Committee of this award.
Councilor Sanchez inquired about the Landfill’s pile of old trees. Mr. Najar responded
that the trees are chipped and are free to the public. Committee would like the public
informed of the free resources offered by the City and advertise on Facebook and the
City website once a month. By copy of these minutes, Public Affairs is asked to follow
up with City Engineer to discuss an information campaign.
REGULAR ITEM(S) (Action):
6. Proposed waiver for tipping fees for S. Main Cleanup:
Councilor Grant moved to table this item. Mr. Morris discussed the pilot program.
Mr. Williams stated the County is glad to help the City with this program. Staff will start
working on a MOU and bring back for the Committee to review. Councilor Oropesa
seconded the motion. A voice vote of 4-0 was unanimous and the motion passed.
7. Proposed RFP-18-004 for City Property Sale, SW Roswell:
Councilor Grant moved to proceed with RFP-18-004, City property sale, S.W.
Roswell of 112.4 acres, with all or a portion of, language added, as well as
labeling the tracks. Mr. Najar discussed the RFP and the following changes to the
RFP: (1) add wording: all or a portion of, and (2) label the tracks for identification. Mr.
Najar advised this as a fishing exercise. Additionally, extra steps will be made to try to
get the word out and more than one proposal to consider. Councilor Oropesa
seconded the motion. A voice vote of 4-0 was unanimous and the motion passed.
8. Award ITB-17-014 – Union Ave. Reconstruction:
Councilor Grant moved to award ITB-17-014- Union Ave. Construction project to
low bidder, Constructor’s Inc. of Carlsbad, NM in the amount of $2,566,641.57.
Mr. Najar discussed the project. Councilor Oropesa seconded the motion. A voice
vote of 4-0 was unanimous and the motion passed.
9. Award of roofing repair for RIAC Building 1770:
Councilor Grant moved to award roofing repair for RIAC Building 1770 to C.E.S. in
the amount of $176,398.18 which includes tax. Mr. Stark discussed the project.
Councilor Sanchez seconded the motion. A voice vote of 4-0 was unanimous and
the motion passed.
10. Resolution 17-43 Water Loan Application RIAC Reservoirs:
Councilor Grant moved to approve Resolution 17-43 Water Loan Application
through New Mexico Finance Authority. Mr. Najar discussed the project and the
need to support the Resolution. Councilor Sanchez seconded the motion. A voice
vote of 4-0 was unanimous and the motion passed.
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FOR THE RECORD:
Councilor Oropesa left the meeting at 4:59 p.m.
11. Award Paving Maintenance Work:
Councilor Grant moved to award fall 2017 Slurry Seal and Micro pavement
maintenance in the amount of $544,000 to IPR Ltd. of Albuquerque, N.M. to be
funded from two departments. Mr. Najar discussed the project and amended the
abstract to include the fall 2017 Slurry Seal Project list in the amount of $108,000.00.
The pavement maintenance will be funded by Streets & Water Maintenance
Department. Water Maintenance Department will fund streets that have been impacted
by water line repairs and construction in the roadway. Councilor Sanchez seconded
the motion. A voice vote of 3-0 was unanimous and the motion passed with
Councilor Oropesa being absent.
12. Award ITB-17-004 Convention Center Construction:
Councilor Grant moved to award ITB-17-004 Convention Center Remodel Addition
to qualified proposal from HB Construction of Albuquerque, N.M. in the amount of
$6,326,640.63 which includes tax. Mr. Dillon discussed the project. Councilor
Sanchez seconded the motion. A voice vote of 3-0 was unanimous and the
motion passed with Councilor Oropesa being absent.
OTHER BUSINESS (Non-Action):
None.
ADJOURN:
The meeting adjourned at 5:18 p.m. The next scheduled meeting is September 18,
2017.
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