Infrastructure Committee

Regular Meeting of the Infrastructure Committee Held in the City Hall’s Large Conference Room April 15, 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, Councilor Arnold, and Councilor Johnson being present, and Councilor Moore participating via GoToMeeting. Staff Present: Monica Barraza, Amalia Martinez, James MacCornack, Glenda Allen, Becky Hicks, Jennifer Griego, Jim Buress, Rene Otero, Josh Narin-Mahan, Mike Mathews, and Bernadette Lopez Guest(s) Present: Rita Kane-Doerhoefer, Kevin St. Jacques, Terri Harber, and Miguel Barrientos Abraham Chaparro, Kevin Morris, Bruce Andler, and Vicki participated via GoToMeeting APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Councilor Cavin moved to approve the agenda as presented. Councilor Arnold was the second. A voice vote of 4 -0 was unanimous, and the motion passed with Councilor Moore being absent. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: 1. March 25, 2024: Councilor Cavin moved to approve the Minutes as presented. Councilor Arnold was the second. A voice vote of 4-0 was unanimous, and the motion passed with Councilor Moore being absent. FOR THE RECORD: Councilor Moore joined the meeting via GoToMeeting at approximately 2:05 p.m. REGULAR ITEMS (ACTION ITEMS): 2. Consider Resolution 24-xx for support of projects in response to the FHWA Safe Streets 4 All Implementation Grant Notice of Funding Opportunity: Page 1 of 4  Mr. MacCornack discussed the Resolution. A presentation on the Implementation Grant Application and Safety Action Plan Process was given by Mr. Jacques. The Committee discussed the need for a workshop to occur before the May 2, 2024 Finance Committee. Councilor Cavin moved to table this item. Councilor Johnson was the second. A voice vote of 5-0 was unanimous, and the motion passed with Councilor Moore participating via GoToMeeting. 3. Recommend award of ITB-24-011 – Roswell Inclusive Park Phase 2-A: Councilor Cavin moved to send this item to the Finance Committee. Councilor Johnson was the second. Discussion on the financial aspects of Chapter 2 (Ordinance 24-03, Sec. 2- 41) for this item was held. Councilor Arnold also voiced her concern on the financial aspects of Chapter 2 and questioned the purpose of the Infrastructure Committee in regards to projects with financial aspects as Chapter 2 is written, and would like alternative solutions to have a “smoother approach.” Councilor Cavin withdrew his motion. Councilor Johnson moved to send to the Finance Committee with recommendations to send to the consent agenda. Councilor Cavin was the second. A voice vote of 5-0 was unanimous, and the motion passed with Councilor Moore participating via GoToMeeting. Chairman Oropesa introduced Miguel Barrientos and Rene Otero, baseball coaches, and asked them to speak to the Infrastructure Committee in regards to the baseball tournament at the Eastside Little League Baseball Field. Mr. Barrientos discussed his involvement with travel baseball and the desire to bring the “East Side back to Life and break the diversity in Roswell.” He said they had positive reactions from the Roswell community and plan to have baseball tournaments and events to bring people into Roswell and give back to the community as well. Mr. Otero stated 80% of the tournaments they attended charged a fee and that is something that could possibly be done here utilizing the softball fields. He further stated that there had been negative feedback from both Lion Hondo and Noon Optimist Little Leagues and is the reason they chose to go to the Eastside. Mr. Barrientos stated their travel team consisted of kids from Lions Hondo, Noon Optimist, Artesia, and Carlsbad in which the team was created for unity in Roswell. NON-ACTION ITEMS: 4. Discussion of purchase of farmland adjacent to WWTP: Discussion was held on the urgency for the status of the farmland purchase among the Committee. Mr. Mathews stated he would get with the City Attorney to have them reach out to the owners to see if the original offer is still valid. Councilor Johnson stated Lorenzo Sanchez is also in contact with the owner and can get the status of the offer for the farmland purchase. 5. Discussion of existing Skate Park concrete repairs: Councilor Johnson discussed the need to fix the repairs because they are a liability. Mr. Buress stated they couldn’t get a grinder in the bowl because it’s smooth, and they have tried different materials in it to try to make it better. Ms. Allen stated that the repairs need to be done by a professional because of the liability and that the Engineering Department has reached out to Skate Ecosystems, LLC and received an estimate. Ms. Allen stated the Engineering Department does have the funds in their budget to cover the repairs, professionally. Mr. Mathews stated going forward, the City Manager will need to approve because all new purchase order requests are frozen until the new fiscal year. Page 2 of 4  6. Roswell Transit Report: Mrs. Hicks discussed the new software, Blaise, that the Roswell Transit is launching on May 6, 2024. 7. Fleet Maintenance Report: No discussion held 8. Streets Department: No discussion held. 9. Special Electronics Report: No discussion held. 10. Solid Waste Report: No discussion held. 11. Facilities Maintenance Report: No discussion held. 12. Cemetery Report: No discussion held. 13. Parks and Recreation Report: No discussion held. 14. Spring River Zoo: No discussion was held. 15. Engineering Projects Updates: No discussion was held. 16. Roswell Air Center Project Status: Ms. Griego discussed the updates for the R.A.C. projects on her ongoing ad upcoming projects list. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: None. Page 3 of 4  ADJOURN: The meeting adjourned at 4:14 p.m. Page 4 of 4