Infrastructure Committee
Regular MeetingRoswell, NM · June 17, 2024
Minutes
Regular Meeting of the Infrastructure Committee
Held in the City Hall’s Large Conference Room
June 17, 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 Arnold, Councilor
Moore, Councilor Johnson, being present, and Councilor Cavin being absent.
Staff Present:
Monica Barraza, Amalia Martinez, James MacCornack, Glenda Allen, Becky Hicks, Jim Buress,
Abraham Chaparro, Chad Cole, Mayor Tim Jennings, Mike Mathews, Councilor Ed Heldenbrand,
Hess Yntema, C. Josh Narin-Mahan, Louis Najar, and Bernadette Lopez
Guest(s) Present:
Rita Kane-Doerhoefer
Vicki (No last name provided), Bruce Andler, and Terri Harber participated via GoToMeeting
APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
Councilor Johnson moved to approve the agenda with the removal of Item No. 2, ICIP
department rankings, at the Mayor’s request, so that it will be placed on the Special City
Council Agenda. Councilor Arnold was the second. A voice vote of 4 -0 was unanimous,
and the motion passed with Councilor Cavin being absent.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
1. May 20, 2024:
Councilor Moore 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 Cavin
being absent.
REGULAR ITEMS (ACTION ITEMS):
2. Ranking of Cemetery, Engineering, Facility Maintenance, Transit, Parks, Recreation, Adult
Center, Zoo, Solid Waste, Water, and Wastewater Capital Projects:
This item was voted unanimously to be removed from the agenda.
3. Recommend award of RFP 24-013 Hobson Flood Prevention Design Project to Freese &
Nichols in the amount of $1,050,840.00:
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Mr. Najar discussed this award. Councilor Johnson moved to send this item to the
Finance Committee to recommend award of RFP 24-013, Hobson Flood Prevention
Design Project to Freese & Nichols in the amount of $1,050,840.00. Councilor Moore was
the second. A voice vote of 4-0 was unanimous, and the motion passed with Councilor
Cavin being absent.
4. Recommend award of ITB-24-12 Roswell Inclusive Park, Phase 2-B to Alton’s Landscape
in the amount of $106,687.37:
Mr. Najar discussed the award. Mr. Najar stated the water feature has been down, and the contractor
has been contacted. It is still under warranty, and the contractor’s plumber is Roads Plumbing which
has not gone to fix the problem. Mr. Najar suggested a way to fix it, would be to use the in-house
plumber with the Facilities Department to get the issue fixed and the plumber’s bill would go to the
contractor for payment. Mr. Najar also asked for suggestions on Phase 3 funding. Discussion of
shade over the equipment was held because it is too hot to play on. Councilor Moore moved to
send award of ITB-24-012, Roswell Inclusive Park Project, Phase 2-B to Alton’s Landscaping in
the amount of $106,687.37, which includes GRT, to the Finance Committee. Councilor
Johnson was the second. A voice vote of 4-0 was unanimous, and the motion passed with
Councilor Cavin being absent.
5. Consider recommendation to approve RFP 25-xx to provide Professional
Engineering & Architectural Services:
Mr. Najar discussed the RFP. Councilor Arnold moved to recommend approval of RFP-25-xx to
provide Professional Engineering & Architectural services to the Consent Agenda. Councilor
Johnson was the second. A voice vote of 4-0 was unanimous, and the motion passed with
Councilor Cavin being absent.
6. Consider recommendation to approve RFP-25-yy for On Call Utility Repair Services:
Mr. Najar discussed the RFP. Councilor Moore moved to recommend approval of RFP-25-yy for
On Call Utility Repair Services, on the Consent Agenda. Councilor Arnold was the second. A
voice vote of 4-0 was unanimous, and the motion passed with Councilor Cavin being absent.
NON-ACTION ITEMS:
7. Discussion of possible Traffic Calming Policy:
Mr. Najar discussed the policy.
8. Solid Waste:
No discussion held.
9. Roswell Transit:
No discussion held.
10. Fleet Maintenance:
No discussion held.
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11. Streets Department:
Ms. Barraza stated the milling and striping have been done for the year.
12. Parks Report:
Mr. Buress stated fish was put in the pond.
13. Spring River Zoo Report:
Mr. Buress stated some manhole covers still need to be done before they open the Eastside
parking lot.
14. Cemetery Report:
No discussion held.
15. Recreation Report:
No discussion held.
16. Special Electronics’ Report:
Mr. Najar stated our Electrician has been working six months straight, on-call seven days a week
because we have not been able to fill the Supervisor position.
17. Engineering Report:
No discussion held.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION:
Ms. Kane-Doerhoefer thanked the city departments that participated in the Roswell Boys & Girls Club
field trips.
ADJOURN:
The meeting adjourned at 3:31 p.m.
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