Infrastructure Committee

Regular Meeting of the Infrastructure Committee Held in the City Hall May 22, 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 4:39 p.m. with Chairman Perry presiding, Councilor Best, Councilor Arnold being present, and Councilor Moore participating via GoToMeeting. Staff Present: Abraham Chaparro, Debbie Reyer, Jennifer Griego, Lorenzo Sanchez, Robert Glenn, Mike Mathews, Chad Cole, Thomas McAlister, Della Andazola, Amalia Martinez, Glenda Allen, Toby Franco, Becky Hicks, Louis Najar, and Bernadette Lopez Guest(s) Present: Rita Kane-Doerhoefer, Mike Espiritu, and Terri Harber Bruce Andler and Councilor Julianna Halvorson participated via GoToMeeting APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Councilor Moore 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. April 24, 2023: Councilor Moore moved to approve the Minutes 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. NON-ACTION ITEMS: 2. Projects Updates Discussion: Mr. Najar discussed the update for the All Inclusive Park. The water feature is now a Splash Pad, per inspection. M. Najar stated the Virginia Park is moving along. 3. Airport Infrastructure Update: Ms. Griego discussed the updates for the R.A.C. projects on her ongoing and upcoming project list. Page 1 of 3  4. Solid Waste, Chapter 21, Article 3: Mr. Chaparro discussed the updates. There was discussion on revisions for the updates. 5. Utility Ordinance, Chapter 26, Article IV Cross Connection and Backflow Prevention: Mr. Glenn discussed the updates. 6. Landfill Tipping Fee Item – Projects & Annual Maintenance work orders: Mr. Najar discussed the tipping fees. REGULAR ITEMS (ACTION ITEMS): 7. Solid Waste, Chapter 21, Article 2: Mr. Chaparro discussed the updates. There was discussion on revisions for the updates. No action taken, informational only. 8. Utility Ordinance, Chapter 26, Article IV Service: Mr. Glenn discussed the updates. No action taken, informational only. 9. Water Utility Asset Management Plan Contracts: Mr. Sanchez discussed the Water Utility Asset Management Plan. Councilor Best moved to send to full City Council, approval for Professional Services Task Orders with Souder, Miller & Associates for Phase I and Phase IIa Asset Management Plan of $50,000, and Phase II, GPS Location Services of $76,257.48 and authorization for the City Manager to approve these task orders with Souder, Miller & Associates. Councilor Arnold was the second. A voice vote of 4-0 was unanimous, and the motion passed with Councilor Moore participating via GoToMeeting. Councilor Best moved to make a friendly amendment to Action Item No. 9 where Item No. 9 is to be placed on the consent agenda. It was the consensus of the Committee to place Item No. 9 on the consent agenda. 10. Resolution – Water Utility Asset Management Plan: Mr. Sanchez discussed the Resolution. Councilor Arnold moved to approve Resolution 23-XX, approving the development of an Asset Management Plan for the City of Roswell; directing implementation of the complete Asset Management Plan pursuant to a local government planning a grant agreement by and between the New Mexico Finance Authority and the City of Roswell to be placed on the consent agenda. Councilor Best was the second. A voice vote of 4-0 was unanimous, and the motion passed with Councilor Moore participating via GoToMeeting. OTHER BUSINESS (Non-Action): 11. Department Reports: Page 2 of 3 Mr. Najar stated they are continuing the hot recycling, milling on Washington, and next week on Garden Street. Bids will open on June 13th for the Mescalero Bridge. 12. Public Comments: Ms. Kane-Doerhoefer inquired about Holidays for the Sanitation employees for Collection, and expressed her opinion for the Director making decisions regarding trash containers. Mr. Chaparro addressed Ms. Kane-Doerhoefer’s inquiries regarding Holidays. Chairman Perry addressed the Director making decisions. ADJOURN: The meeting adjourned at 5:50 p.m. The next scheduled meeting is June 26, 2023. Page 3 of 3