Legal Committee

Regular Meeting of the Legal Committee Held in the Conference Room at City Hall October 1, 2015 Notice of this meeting was given to the public in compliance with Sections §10-15-1 through §10-15-4 NMSA 1978 and Resolution 14-36. ROLL CALL The meeting convened at 3:29 p.m. with Chairman Perry presiding and Councilors Denny, Mackey and Henderson present. Staff present: Devin Graham, Warren Aldrich, William Zarr and Jennifer Brady. Guests present: Dave Ragsdale, Gavin Wallach, Josh Ragsdale, Colt B. Janes, Ben Thomas, Rick Callaway, Drew Clouhier, Jared Hembree, James Salas and Jared Tucker. FOR THE RECORD: Councilor Grant and Mayor Kintigh were present. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Councilor Denny moved to approve the October 1, 2015 regular Legal Committee Meeting Agenda with the exception of removing Regular Item number two: Proposed Ordinance 15-15 – Roswell Smoke Free Act of 2004 repealing Ordinance 15-11, Regular Item number three: Proposed Ordinance 15-16 – Roswell Smoke Free Air Act of 2004 to include Vapor Cigarettes. Councilor Henderson was the second. A voice vote was unanimous and the motion passed. Councilor Denny moved to amend the motion and also remove Regular Item number seven: Closed session, pursuant to NMSA 1978, § 10-15-1(H)(7), to discuss attorney-client privileged communications relating to threatened or pending litigation in which the City of Roswell is or may become a participant. Councilor Henderson was the second. A voice vote was unanimous and the motion passed. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Councilor Henderson moved to approve the minutes of the Regular Legal Committee meeting of August 27, 2015. Councilor Mackey was the second. A voice vote was unanimous and the motion passed. NON-ACTION ITEMS None REGULAR ITEMS To recommend to full Council to authorize a public hearing on Proposed Ordinance 15-14 – To adopt the 2015 International fire Code and amend various sections of Chapter 13 of the Roswell City Code. Mr. Zarr discussed Proposed Ordinance 15-14. Councilor Mackey moved to send to full City Council to authorize a public hearing on Proposed Ordinance 15-14 – To adopt the 2015 International fire Code and amend various sections of Chapter 13 of the Roswell City Code and to include Section 13-18 – Fire Lanes. Councilor Henderson was the second. A voice vote was unanimous and the motion passed. To recommend to full Council to authorize a public hearing on Proposed Ordinance 15-17 – To increase the compensation of the municipal judge. Mayor Kintigh discussed Proposed Ordinance 15-17. Councilor Henderson moved to send to full City Council to authorize a public hearing on Proposed Ordinance 15-17 – To increase the compensation of the municipal judge, from $46,500 to $60,000. Councilor Denny was the second. A voice vote was unanimous and the motion passed. Proposed Resolution 15-59 – Authorize a program for asbestos abatement removal incentives. Mayor Kintigh discussed Proposed Resolution 15-59. Councilor Denny moved to send to full City Council Proposed Resolution 15-59 – Authorize a program for asbestos abatement removal incentives. Councilor Henderson was the second. A voice vote was unanimous and the motion passed. To authorize renewal of current lease between RIAC and Stephan C. Moran, an individual, on “T” Hangar Building No. 120, Space 5. Ms. Brady discussed lease renewal between RIAC and Stephan C. Moran. Councilor Henderson moved to send to full City Council to authorize renewal of current lease between RIAC and Stephan C. Moran, an individual, on “T” Hangar Building No. 120, Space 5. Councilor Denny was the second. A voice vote was unanimous and the motion passed. To authorize amendment of the current RIAC lease with AvFlight Roswell Corporation to allow for rent abatement. Mr. Salas discussed rent abatement with AvFlight Roswell Corporation. Councilor Denny moved to send to full City Council to authorize amendment of the current RIAC lease with AvFlight Roswell Corporation to allow for rent abatement. Councilor Henderson was the second. A voice vote was unanimous and the motion passed. To authorize for MISTIC Inc., a New Mexico Corporation, to permit Alien City Dragway LLC to operate drag races on the leasehold property, subject to such conditions as imposed by City. Ms. Brady and Mr. Zarr discussed conditions for MISTIC Inc., to permit Alien City Dragway LLC to operate drag races on the property. Councilor Denny moved to send to full City Council to authorize for MISTIC Inc., a New Mexico Corporation, to permit Alien City Dragway LLC to operate drag races on the leasehold property, subject to such conditions as imposed by City. Councilor Mackey was the second. A voice vote was unanimous and the motion passed. OTHER BUSINESS None ADJOURN The meeting adjourned at 4:25 p.m.