Infrastructure Committee
Regular MeetingRoswell, NM · August 23, 2021
Minutes
Regular Meeting of the Infrastructure Committee Held
in the Convention Center
August 23, 2021
Notice of this meeting was given to the public in compliance with Sections 10-15-1
through 10-15-4, NMSA 1978 and Resolution 21-7.
ROLL CALL:
The meeting convened at 4:07 p.m. with Chairman Roebuck presiding, Councilor
Sanchez and Councilor Lopez being present, and Councilor Kennard being absent.
Staff Present:
Abraham Chaparro, Juan Salas, Lorenzo Sanchez, Steve Christopher, Louis Najar,
Glenda Allen, Juan Fuentes, Councilor Judy Stubbs, Trent Moore, Mayor Dennis
Kintigh, Juanita Jennings, Councilor Barry Foster, Elizabeth Morales, and Bernadette
Lopez
Guest(s) Present:
Larry Connolly and Juno Ogle
APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
Councilor Lopez moved to approve the agenda as presented. Councilor Sanchez
was the second. A voice vote of 3-0 was unanimous, and the motion passed with
Councilor Kennard being absent.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
1. July 26, 2021:
Councilor Lopez moved to approve the minutes as presented. Councilor
Sanchez was the second. A voice vote of 3-0 was unanimous, and the motion
passed with Councilor Kennard being absent.
NON-ACTION ITEMS
2. Projects Updates Discussion:
Mr. Najar discussed the updates on the Spring River Trail which is complete and the
Lea/Deming Bridge where the contractor is re-mobilizing. Mr. Chaparro discussed the
update for the Landfill and the liner has been received and the final grading for the
entire Cell 5A is done. Mr. Najar discussed the four projects within the application
process with NMDOT, Mill & Fill – McGaffey from Wyoming to Union, Nova Chip -from
McGaffey to College, East Hobson Road widening, and Atkinson – from Cherry to
College.
3. Airport Infrastructure Update:
Mr. Christopher stated there was no update for this item. He stated the surveying was
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complete and the land lease is still in the works.
REGULAR ITEMS (ACTION):
4. Wayfinding 2.0 –Consider Design Intent and Phase Plan:
Mrs. Jennings discussed the plan for signage throughout the City. Amy Bell, consultant,
with Groundworks Studio discussed the purpose of the planning process. Eli, consultant,
discussed the final design concept. Councilor Lopez moved to send to full City Council,
the Wayfinding 2.0 – Consider Design Intent and Phase Plan. Councilor Sanchez was
the second. A voice vote of 3-0 was unanimous, and the motion passed with
Councilor Kennard being absent.
5. Wayfinding 2.0 – Consider Fabrication & Installation Costs:
Mrs. Jennings discussed the background of the fabrication and installation costs.
Ted, consultant, discussed the cost estimates. Mr. Najar asked for a PDF of the
PowerPoint for the cost estimates, so he can share with the City Councilors.
Councilor Lopez moved to recommend this project be funded at an amount of
$340k and to be sent to the Finance Committee. Councilor Sanchez was the
second. A voice vote of 3-0 was unanimous, and the motion passed with
Councilor Kennard being absent.
6. Water Rights Prioritization Professional Services:
Mr. Najar discussed this item and wants Atkins Engineering to look at all the water
rights and what’s in the best interest for the City of Roswell. Councilor Lopez moved
to recommend to move forward with the direction of the Water Security Report.
Councilor Sanchez was the second. A voice vote of 3-0 was unanimous, and
the motion passed with Councilor Kennard being absent.
7. Hot Recycling PO Requisition:
Mr. Najar discussed the locations for the Hot Recycling. Councilor Lopez moved to
approve the purchase order requisition to Dustrol, Inc. in the amount of
$744,007 for FY 2022 Hot Recycling Pavement Maintenance to the consent
agenda. Councilor Sanchez was the second. A voice vote of 3-0 was
unanimous, and the motion passed with Councilor Kennard being absent.
8. ICIP Projects:
Mr. Fuentes discussed the intent of the review and ranking of the ICIP projects.
Mr. Chaparro discussed the top two projects for Landfill: (1) No. 4 - Enclosed
Convenience Center and (2) No. 9 -Construct Cell 5B. Councilor Lopez moved to
accept items No. 4 and No. 9 for the Landfill. Councilor Sanchez was the
second. A voice vote of 3-0 was unanimous, and the motion passed with
Councilor Kennard being absent.
Mr. Chaparro discussed the top two projects for Collections: (1) No. 40 -Replacement
of Grapple Truck and (2) No. 32 – Replacement of Two Sideloaders. Councilor
Lopez moved to approve items No. 32 and No. 40 for the Landfill. Councilor
Sanchez was the second. A voice vote of 3-0 was unanimous, and the motion
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passed with Councilor Kennard being absent.
Mr. Sanchez discussed the top two projects for Water/Maintenance: (1) No. 1-GIS
System and Hardware and (2) No. 11 – Surge/Pressure Relief Valve Replacement
Phase 2. Councilor Lopez moved to recommend items No. 1 and No. 11 for the
Water/Maintenance Department. Councilor Sanchez was the second. A voice
vote of 3-0 was unanimous, and the motion passed with Councilor Kennard
being absent.
Mr. Sanchez discussed the top two projects for Water Production: (1) No. 22 –
Refurbishment of the two 7.5 million gallon reservoirs and (2) No. 24 – Rehab of the
Water Storage Tank. Councilor Lopez moved to recommend items No. 22 and
No. 24 for the Water Production. Councilor Sanchez was the second. A voice
vote of 3-0 was unanimous, and the motion passed with Councilor Kennard
being absent.
Mr. Sanchez discussed the top two projects for the WWTP: (1) No. 11 – Repair of
storm pond and (2) No. 16 – Dump Truck Replacement. Councilor Lopez moved to
accept items No. 11 and No. 16 for the WWTP. Councilor Sanchez was the
second. A voice vote of 3-0 was unanimous, and the motion passed with
Councilor Kennard being absent.
Mr. Sanchez discussed the top two projects for Sewer: (1) No. 22 – GIS system and
hardware and (2) No. 18 – 50 Manhole Rehab. Councilor Lopez moved to approve
items No. 18 and No. 22 for the Sewer Department. Councilor Sanchez was the
second. A voice vote of 3-0 was unanimous, and the motion passed with
Councilor Kennard being absent.
Mr. Najar discussed the top two projects for Streets: (1) No. 18 – Washington Mill/Fill
– Alameda to Second and Second to 8th Street and (2) No. 9 – Mill & Fill from SE
Main to Sunset, Pavement & ADA Rehab. Councilor Lopez moved to recommend
No. 18 and No. 9 for the Streets Department. Councilor Sanchez was the
second. A voice vote of 3-0 was unanimous, and the motion passed with
Councilor Kennard being absent.
9. RFP Professional Services Engineering & Architecture:
Mr. Najar discussed the scope of work for this item. Councilor Lopez moved to
recommend the scope of work to the consent agenda on the next City Council
meeting of September 9, 2021. Councilor Sanchez was the second. A voice
vote of 3-0 was unanimous, and the motion passed with Councilor Kennard
being absent.
10. Award ITB-21-001 – 2021 Mill & Fill Project:
Mr. Najar discussed the locations for this project. Councilor Lopez moved to award
the 2021 Pavement Mill & Fill Project, ITB-22-001 to Constructors Inc. in the
amount of $667,264.05 at the September 9, 2021 City Council Meeting to
consent. Councilor Sanchez was the second. A voice vote of 3-0 was
unanimous, and the motion passed with Councilor Kennard being absent.
11. Award ITB-21-002- Mt. View Waterline:
Mr. Najar discussed the three bids received and explained why the lowest bid was not
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accepted because of unbalanced bidding. Councilor Lopez moved to award
Mountain View Waterline, ITB-00002 to White Cloud Pipeline, Inc. in the amount
of $587,901.76 on September 9, 2021 City Council Meeting to consent.
Councilor Sanchez was the second. A voice vote of 3-0 was unanimous, and
the motion passed with Councilor Kennard being absent.
12. Dewatering Project – Construction Services:
Mr. Najar discussed the amendment for construction services. Councilor Lopez
moved to recommend approval of professional services amendment in the
amount of $496,225.00 for design and construction services of a Waste Water
Treatment Plant Dewatering Facility to HDR, Inc. of Albuquerque for the
September 9, 2021 City Council Agenda. Councilor Sanchez was the second. A
voice vote of 3-0 was unanimous, and the motion passed with Councilor
Kennard being absent.
13. Engineering Department Augmentation Services:
Mr. Najar discussed the need for the Engineering Department Augmentation Services.
Councilor Lopez moved to consider procurement of Engineering Department
Augmentation Services in the amount of $100,000 for the September 9, 2021 full
City Council Agenda. Councilor Sanchez was the second. A voice vote of 3-0
was unanimous, and the motion passed with Councilor Kennard being absent.
OTHER BUSINESS (Non-Action):
14. Department Reports:
No discussion was held on the Department Reports.
15. Public Comments:
Mr. Connolly congratulated Councilor Lopez.
ADJOURN:
The meeting adjourned at 5:59 p.m. The next scheduled meeting is September 27,
2021.
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