Infrastructure Committee
Regular MeetingRoswell, NM · May 20, 2024
Minutes
Regular Meeting of the Infrastructure Committee
Held in the City Hall’s Large Conference Room
May 20, 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 24-23.
ROLL CALL:
The meeting convened at 2:00 p.m. with Chairman Oropesa, Councilor Cavin, Councilor
Arnold, Councilor Moore, and Councilor Johnson being present.
Staff Present:
Monica Barraza, Amalia Martinez, James MacCornack, Glenda Allen, Becky Hicks, Jim Buress,
Debbie Reyer, Jessica Vickers, Miguel Martinez, Abraham Chaparro, Lorenzo Sanchez, Della
Andazola, Chad Cole, Thomas McAlister, Meredith Hildreth, Councilor Robert Corn, Mayor Tim
Jennings, Mike Mathews, Councilor Ed Heldenbrand, Hess Yntema, and Bernadette Lopez
Guest(s) Present:
Rita Kane-Doerhoefer, Greg Graves, Jeff Stuart, James Edwards, Jessica Boad, Jim Mitchell, Anna
Blake, Eric McMahon, and Terri Harber
Vicki (No last name provided) participated via GoToMeeting
APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
Councilor Arnold moved to approve the agenda as presented. Councilor Cavin was the
second. A voice vote of 5 -0 was unanimous, and the motion passed.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
1. April 15, 2024:
Councilor Arnold moved to approve the Minutes as presented. Councilor Johnson was the
second. A voice vote of 5-0 was unanimous, and the motion passed.
REGULAR ITEMS (ACTION ITEMS):
2. Consider recommendation of approval of RFP 24-011, Scope of Work for South Park
Cemetery Columbarium Plaza:
Mr. Stuart with Pland Collaborative, presented the South Park Cemetery Columbarium Plaza
Project. Councilor Moore moved to recommend approval of RFP 24-011 for scope of work
South Park Cemetery Columbarium Plaza to the Finance Committee. Councilor Cavin was
the second. A voice vote of 5-0 was unanimous, and the motion passed.
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3. Recommend award of Roswell Air Center Wastewater Extension Design Project to HDR
Engineering:
Mr. MacCornack discussed this project. Councilor Cavin moved to send this item to the
Finance Committee. Councilor Arnold was the second. A voice vote of 5-0 was
unanimous, and the motion passed.
4. Consider ratification for PO# 22401397 change order in the amount of 292,058.41 for E.
Mescalero Bridge Replacement Project:
Mr. MacCornack discussed the change order. Councilor Moore moved to ratify the change order
in the amount of $292,058.41 to increase PO# 22401397 for E. Mescalero Bridge and send to
the Finance Committee. Councilor Johnson was the second. A voice vote of 5-0 was
unanimous, and the motion passed.
5. Consider approval of award for the manhole rehab repair work for the N. Atkinson
Project to Adame Construction in the amount of $70,967.88:
Mr. Sanchez discussed the award. Councilor Cavin moved to send to the Finance Committee.
Councilor Johnson was the second. A voice vote of 5-0 was unanimous, and the motion
passed.
NON-ACTION ITEMS:
6. Presentation of The Oaks’ Replat of Unit 7 by MAC Real Estate, Inc.:
Mr. Mitchell presented The Oak’s Replat of Unit 7. Mr. Mitchell asked the Committee if he was good
to go with the replat or start from scratch because he is under a time constraint. It was the consensus
of the Committee that Mr. Mitchell continue with his replat of Unit 7.
7. Presentation of The Oaks’ proposed Units 13 & 14:
Mr. Mitchell stated this presentation was not brought in today because they decided to do one
presentation at a time.
8. Discussion of farmland adjacent to WWTP:
Mr. Sanchez stated there was no update to report, and they are still waiting on finalization of the
estate.
9. Streets Report:
No discussion held.
10. Roswell Transit Report:
Mrs. Hicks stated their new software, Blaise was launched on May 6th and some passengers were not
happy that they had to book a ride. Mrs. Hicks stated, statistically, their service was voted 4.4 out of 5
stars on a survey.
11. Facilities Maintenance Report:
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No discussion held.
12. Parks Report:
No discussion held.
13. Cemetery Report:
No discussion held.
14. Spring River Zoo:
Mr. Buress stated the Zoo and the pond will be open this weekend.
15. Recreation Report:
Mr. Buress stated they received funds from the State for Stiles Park & Ballfield repairs. The
irrigation, restrooms, and the concession stand will be repaired. Mr. Buress stated the Flag
Football organization was contacted and he believes they will be willing to move the event to
Cielo Grande. Mr. Edwards with the Tackle Football League, stated a guy from the Flag Football
organization was to show up for this meeting; however, no one did.
16. Solid Waste Report:
Mr. Chaparro stated they do an outreach to the schools so students can see some equipment
and touch them. The makeshift dump area behind the Church on the Move has been cleaned up.
17. Engineering Report:
Mr. MacCornack stated the Spring River Trail Rehab Project is complete, the mill/fill projects are
on-going, Military Heights Place and Urton Road are done, and they are working on Lea Street
now. The Atkinson Project is on-going and are on track to complete in early July, and they are
still waiting on guardrail for the Mescalero Project.
FOR THE RECORD:
Councilor Arnold left the meeting at 4:03 p.m.
18. Special Electronics Report:
Mr. MacCornack stated this department is still in need of a licensed Electrician.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION:
None.
ADJOURN:
The meeting adjourned at 4:07 p.m.
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