Infrastructure Committee

Regular Meeting of the Infrastructure Committee Held in the City Hall March 27, 2023 Notice of this meeting was given to the public in compliance with Sections 10-15-1 through 10-15-4, NMSA 1978 and Resolution 23-01. ROLL CALL: Due to technical difficulties, the meeting convened at 4:35 p.m. with Chairman Perry presiding, Councilor Best, Councilor Arnold being present, and Councilor Moore participating via GoToMeeting. Staff Present: James Norton, Glenda Allen, Becky Hicks, Lorenzo Sanchez, Andrew Valadez, Robert Glenn, Debbie Reyer, Jeff Bechtel, Mike Mathews, Jennifer Griego, Fernando Valdez, Thomas McAlister, Amalia Martinez, Leroy Prudencio, David Marquez, Ramses Rodriguez-Villareal, Manuel Aranda, Louis Najar, and Bernadette Lopez Guest(s) Present: Rita Kane-Doerhoefer, Richard Anglada, Jeremy Hurley, Jesus Avitia, Mike Espiritu, Bob Edwards, Sally Toles, Terri Harber, and Ivan Hall Vicki Buress, Bruce Andler, Zachary Taraschi, Sonja Jamilla, T. Kozma, and Alex Palomino participating via GoToMeeting APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Councilor Arnold moved to approve the agenda as presented. Councilor Best was the second. A voice vote of 4 -0 was unanimous, and the motion passed with Councilor Moore participating via GoToMeeting. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: 1. February 27, 2023: Councilor Best moved to approve the February 27, 2023 minutes as presented. Councilor Arnold was the second. A voice vote of 4-0 was unanimous, and the motion passed with Councilor Moore participating via GoToMeeting. NON-ACTION ITEMS: 2. Projects Updates Discussion: Mr. Najar discussed the update for the All Inclusive Park’s progress thus far, and estimated to be completed between Memorial and Fourth of July weekend. Mr. Najar discussed Virginia Park’s demolition and is estimated to be completed on July 31st because of the 60-day watering period to make sure the grass takes. Page 1 of 3  3. Airport Infrastructure Update: Ms. Griego discussed the updates for the R.A.C. listed on her ongoing and upcoming project list. 4. Veterans’ Cemetery Project Update: Mr. Chaparro discussed the update for the Veterans’ Cemetery Project. They received an extension until 2025 for the project’s completion date. 5. GIS Project Update: Mr. Taraschi with S.M.A. discussed the city’s GIS Project, Phase I. Mrs. Allen briefly discussed how base mapping ties into GIS. Group discussion was held, and Mrs. Hicks with the Transit Department would like to be a part of the GIS Project. Mr. Najar responded that Transit can be added to Phase II. 6. Solid Waste CDL Needs: Mr. Chaparro discussed the CDL Needs within the Solid Waste Department and the incentive program. Group discussion was held, and this item will be brought back to the Committee next month. 7. Solid Waste, Chapter 21, Article 1: Mr. Chaparro discussed the proposed update for the City Ordinance’s Chapter 21, Article 1. Mr. Prudencio expressed his concern on the proposed CDL salary. Ms. Kane-Doerhoefer expressed her concern for the former CDL employees that currently left the Solid Waste Department along with the current employees, and the reasons why the CDL drivers are leaving the Solid Waste Department, because of salary and mistreatment. 8. Utility Ordinance, Chapter 26, Article III, Wastewater Service: Mr. Glenn handed the Committee their red binders with the first set of revisions for the Utility Ordinance, Chapter 26, Article III to review at their convenience. REGULAR ITEMS (ACTION ITEMS): 9. Utility Ordinance, Chapter 24, Articles I and II: Mr. Glenn discussed the revisions for Chapter 24, Articles I and II. Group discussion was held. Councilor Arnold discussed budget billing as an option for the Water Department. Mr. Glenn also discussed having an Emergency Fund for the Water Department. Mr. Glenn will bring back the revisions made today for Chapter 24 at next month’s meeting. No action was taken, informational only. 10. Urgent 36” Repair – E. Alameda St.: Mr. Sanchez discussed the update for the repair. No action was taken, informational only. 11. N. Atkinson Bids (Cherry St. to College Blvd.): Page 2 of 3 Mr. Najar discussed the award of ITB-23-011. Councilor Arnold moved to recommend award of ITB-23-011, N. Atkinson Rehab Project to Constructors Inc. in the amount of $3,335,936.08 which includes GRT to full City Council with recognition that it will be reviewed by the Finance Committee as well. Councilor Best was the second. A voice vote of 4-0 was unanimous, and the motion passed with Councilor Moore participating via GoToMeeting. 12. Engineering Lab Remodel Bids (405 N. Richardson): Mr. Najar discussed the new Engineering Lab remodel. Councilor Best moved to send to the consent agenda, to recommend awarding ITB-23-018, 405 N. Richardson Remodel Project to Custom Construction II, LLC. in the amount of $116,451.52 which includes GRT. Councilor Arnold was the second. A voice vote of 4-0 was unanimous, and the motion passed with Councilor Moore participating via GoToMeeting. 13. Spring/Cielo Trail Connection Options: Mr. Najar discussed the Trail Connection Option 2. General Services Committee recommended Option 2. Group discussion was held. No action was taken, informational only. 14. MOU – Chaves County/City Aerial Photography: Mr. Najar discussed the MOU. Councilor Best moved to recommend to go to full City Council, approval of the MOU with Chaves County to split the total cost for aerial photography services which is $115,119.20 resulting in the City’s cost of $57,559.60 which includes GRT. Councilor Moore was the second. A voice vote of 4-0 was unanimous, and the motion passed with Councilor Moore participating via GoToMeeting. 15. Cahoon Park Concept – Spring River Corridor Foundation: Ms. Toles discussed the Spring River Corridor Foundation’s Cahoon Park Concept. No action was taken, informational only. FOR THE RECORD: Councilor Moore left the meeting at 7:05 p.m. OTHER BUSINESS (Non-Action): 16. Department Reports: None. 17. Public Comments: None. ADJOURN: The meeting adjourned at 7:18 p.m. The next scheduled meeting is April 24, 2023. Page 3 of 3