Infrastructure Committee
Regular MeetingRoswell, NM · August 28, 2023
Minutes
Regular Meeting of the Infrastructure Committee Held
in the City Hall
August 28, 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 23-40.
ROLL CALL:
The meeting convened at 4:30 p.m. with Chairman Perry participating via
GoToMeeting, Councilor Best, Councilor Moore being present, and Councilor Arnold
being absent.
Staff Present:
Abraham Chaparro, Debbie Reyer, Rebecca Hicks, Lorenzo Sanchez, James
MacCornack, Chad Cole, Mike Mathews, Amalia Martinez, Jennifer Griego, Glenda
Allen, Louis Najar, and Bernadette Lopez
Guest(s) Present:
Will Cavin, Terri Harber, and Rita Kane-Doerhoefer
Bruce Andler participated via GoToMeeting
APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
Councilor Best moved to approve the agenda removing Item No. 5, Solid Waste –
Purchase Three Pickups. Councilor Moore was the second. A voice vote of 3 -0
was unanimous, and the motion passed with Councilor Arnold being absent and
Chairman Perry participating via GoToMeeting.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
1. July 24, 2023:
Councilor Best moved to approve the Minutes as presented. Councilor Moore was
the second. A voice vote of 3-0 was unanimous, and the motion passed with
Councilor Arnold being absent and Chairman Perry participating via GoToMeeting.
NON-ACTION ITEMS:
2. Projects Updates Discussion:
Mr. Najar discussed the update to the Screw Press for the Dewatering Project.
3. Airport Infrastructure Update:
Ms. Griego discussed the updates for the R.A.C. projects on her ongoing and
upcoming project list. Ms. Griego stated Transaero is no longer interested in the
use of the Rubb Hangar because it is too big.
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REGULAR ITEMS (ACTION ITEMS):
4. Solid Waste-Purchase Two Side loaders:
Mr. Chaparro discussed the ratification for the PO request of two side loaders. Councilor
Best moved to recommend ratification for request to purchase two new Autocar
Side Loaders from MCT, Inc. for $860,832.05 to be placed on the consent agenda.
Councilor Moore was the second. A voice vote of 3-0 was unanimous and the
motion passed with Councilor Arnold being absent and Chairman Perry
participating via GoToMeeting.
5. Solid Waste- Purchase Three Pickups:
It was the consensus of the Committee that Item No. 5, Solid Waste – Purchase
Three Pickups be removed from this Agenda.
6. Solid Waste – Purchase Route Optimization Software:
Mr. Chaparro discussed the software. Councilor Moore moved to approve the FY24
budget funds for the RubiconSmartCity for $27,405.00, to be placed on the consent
agenda. Councilor Best was the second. A voice vote of 3-0 was unanimous and
the motion passed with Councilor Arnold being absent and Chairman Perry
participating via GoToMeeting.
7. WWTP-Purchase Vactor Truck:
Mr. Sanchez discussed the Vactor Truck purchase. Councilor Moore moved to approve
the purchase of the 2024 Vactor for $527,953.19, to be placed on the consent
agenda. Councilor Best was the second. A voice vote of 3-0 was unanimous, and
the motion passed with Councilor Arnold being absent and Chairman Perry
participating via GoToMeeting.
8. GIS Phase II Agreement -SMA:
Mr. Najar discussed the GIS Phase II. Mrs. Hicks asked if Transit was included. Ms. Allen
stated they could add them to this phase. Councilor Best moved to send to the consent
agenda, RFQ for GIS Development Services, Phase II to Souder, Miller & Associates
for $121,563.52 to include Transit. Councilor Moore was the second. A voice vote of
3-0 was unanimous, and the motion passed with Councilor Arnold being absent and
Chairman Perry participating via GoToMeeting.
9. SS4A Grant Agreement-FHWA:
Mr. Najar discussed the Agreement. Councilor Moore moved to recommend approval
of the Agreement with the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway
Administration – Safe Streets for All (SS4A) Action Plan funded by the SS4A Grant
and City of Roswell, to be placed on the consent agenda. Councilor Best was the
second. A voice vote of 3-0 was unanimous, and the motion passed with Councilor
Arnold being absent and Chairman Perry participating via GoToMeeting.
10. Resolution Skate Park Funding Application:
Mr. Najar discussed the Resolution. Councilor Moore moved to recommend
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Resolution 23-YY for support of funding applications for development of a new
skate park complex to go before full City Council on the September 23, 2023
meeting. Councilor Best was the second. A voice vote of 3-0 was unanimous, and
the motion passed with Councilor Arnold being absent and Chairman Perry
participating via GoToMeeting.
11. PO Request-Dustrol-FY 24 Micro-Surfacing Stand Alone:
Mr. Najar discussed the PO request. Councilor Best moved to recommend approval of
FY24 Micro-Surfacing Only Pavement Maintenance to IPR (Interstate Pavement
Resurfacing), for the consent agenda, for $500,000, which includes GRT. Councilor
Moore was the second. A voice vote of 3-0 was unanimous, and the motion passed
with Councilor Arnold being absent and Chairman Perry participating via
GoToMeeting.
OTHER BUSINESS (Non-Action):
12. Department Reports:
Mr. Najar stated the DOT Application for the Hobbs Project, Mill and Fill was approved for
a total cost of $2,410,000, with the DOT’s contribution of $2,289,500 and the City’s cost of
$120,500.
13. Public Comments:
Chairman Perry wished everyone good luck and farewell.
ADJOURN:
The meeting adjourned at 5:14 p.m. The next scheduled meeting is September 25,
2023.
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