Infrastructure Committee

Regular Meeting of the Infrastructure Committee Held in the City Hall’s Large Conference Room March 25, 2024 Notice of this meeting was given to the public in compliance with Sections 10-15-1 through 10- 15-4, NMSA 1978 and Resolution 24-02. ROLL CALL: The meeting convened at 2:00 p.m. with Chairman Oropesa, Councilor Cavin, and Councilor Arnold being present, and Councilor Moore and Councilor Johnson being absent. Staff Present: Monica Barraza, Thomas McAlister, Amalia Martinez, Della Andazola, James MacCornack, Chad Cole, Mayor Tim Jennings, Glenda Allen, Nathaniel Mascarenas, Becky Hicks, Caroline Brooks, Jennifer Griego, and Bernadette Lopez Guest(s) Present: Rita Kane-Doerhoefer, Kevin St. Jacques, Mike Espiritu, and Terri Harber Abraham Chaparro, Kevin Morris, and Karen Perez participated via GoToMeeting APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Councilor Arnold moved to approve the agenda as presented. Councilor Cavin was the second. A voice vote of 3 -0 was unanimous, and the motion passed. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: 1. January 24, 2024 -General Services Committee Meeting: Councilor Arnold moved to approve the Minutes as presented. Councilor Cavin was the second. A voice vote of 3-0 was unanimous, and the motion passed. 2. February 26, 2024 – Infrastructure Committee Meeting: Councilor Arnold moved to approve the Minutes as presented. Councilor Cavin was the second. A voice vote of 3-0 was unanimous, and the motion passed. NON-ACTION ITEMS: 3. Facilities Dept. Projects Updates: Mr. Mascarenas discussed each project update on his list. Ms. Brooks reminded Mr. Mascarenas of the three HVACs installed at the Museum. The Museum HVACs were not on his projects’ updates list. Mr. Mascarenas discussed the installation for the HVACs. Page 1 of 3  4. Projects Updates: Mayor Jennings inquired about the completion date for the Mescalero Bridge. Mr. McAlister responded that there is still approximately two weeks of roadway construction and lead time of bridge railing, so it should be completed within the next two to three weeks. 5. Airport Infrastructure Discussion: Ms. Greigo discussed the Airport’s projects updates list. Mr. Cole inquired about the 2.78 million Federal EDC Grant. Ms. Griego responded that project is going to be listed on the AAC meeting to tie it to some jobs. Councilor Arnold inquired about the sale of the bus factory and the new manufacturing owners’ possibility for use of the grant. Mr. Espiritu responded that he would like a copy of the grant to see the details, and he can have that dialogue with the new owners. 6. Infrastructure Comm. Open Discussion on Spring 2024 pavement maintenance; street list prepared by Streets and Engineering Departments: Mr. MacCornack discussed the project. Chairman Oropesa stated they received an email regarding East 7th Street with the citizen’s concerns about Ward II was being upgraded and Ward I was not. Ms. Barraza stated Louis is taking care of the concern on 7th street. 7. Informational reports from departments associated with Infrastructure Committee: No discussion took place. 8. Discussion of purchase of farmland adjacent to WWTP: Mr. MacCornack stated Mr. Sanchez did not have any additional information to report. REGULAR ITEMS (ACTION ITEMS): 9. Infrastructure Committee discussion and approval of any desired changes Committee” Chairman Oropesa discussed the request by Councilor Corn to have the Infrastructure Committee Meeting on the 3rd Monday of the month instead of the 4th Monday for ample time to review items going to the Finance Committee. Councilor Arnold moved to amend Resolution 24-02, amending the Infrastructure Committee Meeting to the 3rd Monday of each month at 2:00 p.m. and referred to the Legal Committee for review. Councilor Cavin was the second. A voice vote of 3-0 was unanimous and the motion passed with Councilors Moore and Johnson being absent. 10. Consider approval of Interim Safe Streets 4 All Safety Action Plan to April 2024 City Council: Mr. MacCornack discussed this item. Mr. St. Jacques presented the Safe Streets 4 All Action Plan. Group discussion was held. Councilor Arnold moved to approve the Interim Safe Streets for All Safety Action Plan amended by removing Appendixes C, D, and E to be presented at the April 2024 City Council Meeting. Councilor Cavin was the second. A voice vote of 3-0 was unanimous, and the motion passed with Councilors Moore and Johnson being absent. FOR THE RECORD: Councilor Johnson attended the meeting at 4:12 p.m. Page 2 of 3  11. Consider Resolution 24-xx for support of projects in response to the NMDOT’s February 2024 TPF Funding Call for Projects: Councilor Cavin moved to send this item to the Finance Committee. Councilor Arnold was the second. A voice vote of 4-0 was unanimous, and the motion passed with Councilor Moore being absent. 12. Recommend award of ITB-24-008, Hobbs St. Mill and Fill Project to Constructors, Inc. in the amount of $2,346,349.54 which included GRT: Councilor Cavin moved to send this item to the Finance Committee. Councilor Arnold was the second. A voice vote of 4-0 was unanimous, and the motion passed with Councilor Moore being absent. 13. Recommend award of ITB-24-010, 2024 Collector Mill and Fill Project to Constructors, Inc. in the amount of $1,208,632.57 which includes GRT: Councilor Cavin moved to send this item to the Finance Committee. Councilor Arnold was the second. A voice vote of 4-0 was unanimous, and the motion passed with Councilor Moore being absent. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: 14. Public Comments: Ms. Kane-Doerhoefer inquired about bids with the City and County in comparison. Mr. Cole responded he knew the specific incident she was referring to and “I think there was some intention there, and we did not catch it in that moment in time, but caught it the day after.” He further stated that Procurement, Finance, and Legal are watching those things. ADJOURN: The meeting adjourned at 4:19 p.m. Page 3 of 3