Infrastructure Committee

Regular Meeting of the Infrastructure Committee Held in the City Hall November 28, 2022 Notice of this meeting was given to the public in compliance with Sections 10-15-1 through 10-15-4, NMSA 1978 and Resolution 22-14. ROLL CALL: The meeting convened at 4:32 p.m. with Chairman Perry presiding, Councilor Best, Councilor Arnold being present, and Councilor Moore being absent. FOR THE RECORD: The Infrastructure Committee Meeting could not be recorded/viewed online due to the special Finance Committee Meeting held at the same time of Infrastructure. Staff Present: Thomas McAlister, Glenda Allen, Jennifer Griego, Louis Najar, and Bernadette Lopez Guest(s) Present: Michael Espiritu Mike Garcia and Tim Archibeque w/Armstrong Engineering appeared via cell phone APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Councilor Arnold moved to approve the agenda as presented. Councilor Best was the second. A voice vote of 3 -0 was unanimous, and the motion passed with Councilor Moore being absent. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: 1. October 24, 2022: It was the consensus of the Committee that the Minutes stand as approved. NON-ACTION ITEMS: 2. Projects Updates Discussion: Mr. Najar discussed the project update on Atkinson in which the top lift of paving will be finished tomorrow. 3. Airport Infrastructure Update: Ms. Griego discussed the updates for the ongoing and upcoming projects list for the Airport that was included in the Infrastructure packet. Mr. Najar stated the waterline for Ascent is done, and waiting for the contractor to pay back any borrowed materials. Page 1 of 3 Mr. Najar stated the Eastside waterline is 28% complete. REGULAR ITEMS (ACTION ITEMS): 4. Airport Infrastructure- Site Locations RUBB Hangar: Mike Garcia with Armstrong Engineering discussed the options of the proposed sites for the RUBB Hangar development. Ms. Griego stated option No. 3 was removed because the City did not feel it was a viable option because it is in a congested area. A group discussion took place on the options provided. Councilor Arnold moved to consider proposed option No. 1 for the RUBB Hangar development to be funded by the earmarked funds from the Governor to full City Council. Councilor Best was the second. A voice vote of 3-0 was unanimous, and the motion passed with Councilor Moore being absent. 5. Consider PO for Dustrol – FY23 Pavement Hot Recycling: Mr. Najar discussed the annually pavement maintenance program for pavement hot recycling with micro-surface overlay. Councilor Arnold moved to recommend to the consent agenda, purchase order requisition to Dustrol, Inc. for pavement hot recycling in the amount of $600,000. Councilor Best was the second. A voice vote of 3-0 was unanimous, and the motion passed with Councilor Moore being absent. 6. Consider PO for IPR – FY23 Micro-surfacing over Hot Recycling: Mr. Najar discussed the annually pavement maintenance program for pavement hot recycling with micro-surface overlay. Councilor Arnold moved to recommend to the consent agenda for purchase order requisition to IPR for micro-surfacing in the amount of $400,000. Councilor Best was the second. A voice vote of 3-0 was unanimous, and the motion passed with Councilor Moore being absent. FOR THE RECORD: Chairman Perry asked to state for the record that Councilor Moore desired to be here for the meeting, but with all the illness going around, she could not attend in person, nor could she via GoToMeeting because of the special Finance Committee meeting going on at the same time. 7. Resolution 22-AA – Washington Street Improvements: Mr. Najar discussed this item. Councilor Arnold moved to recommend to the consent agenda, Resolution 22-AA in support of agreement with NMDOT for Washington Ave. rehabilitation improvements, in the amount of $540,000. Councilor Best was the second. A voice vote of 3-0 was unanimous, and the motion passed with Councilor Moore being absent. 8. Resolution 22-BB – Street Improvements: Mr. Najar discussed this item. Councilor Arnold moved to recommend to the consent agenda, Resolution 22-BB in support of agreement with the NMDOT for Street Improvements, in the amount of $360,000. Councilor Best was the second. A voice vote of 3-0 was unanimous, and the motion passed with Councilor Moore being absent. Page 2 of 3 OTHER BUSINESS (Non-Action): 9. Department Reports: Councilor Best inquired about Mescalero Bridge. Mr. Najar responded the project is proceeding and the plans are being put together. 10. Public Comments: None. NO MEETING SCHEDULED FOR DECEMBER 2022. ADJOURN: The meeting adjourned at 5:16 p.m. The next scheduled meeting is January 23, 2023. Page 3 of 3