Legal Committee
Regular MeetingRoswell, NM · June 5, 2017
Minutes
Regular Meeting of the Legal Committee
Held in the Conference Room at City Hall
June 5, 2017
Notice of this meeting was given to the public in compliance with Sections 10-15-1 through
10-15-4 NMSA 1978 and Resolution 16-69.
ROLL CALL
The meeting convened at 4:32 p.m. with Councilor Foster presiding; Councilor Oropesa
being present; Councilor Perry participated by telephone; Councilor Best being absent.
Staff present: Bill Morris, Aaron Holloman and Mike Mathews.
Guests present: Larry Connolly
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Councilor Oropesa moved to approve the June 5, 2017 Legal Committee meeting
agenda. Councilor Perry was the second. A voice vote was unanimous and the motion
passed with Councilor Perry participating by telephone and Councilor Best being absent.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Councilor Oropesa moved to approve the minutes from the April 27, 2017 regular Legal
Committee meeting. Councilor Perry was the second. A voice vote was unanimous and
the motion passed with Councilor Perry participating by telephone and Councilor Best
being absent.
REGULAR ITEMS
To recommend to full City Council that the following RIAC agreements to existing leases
be placed on the consent agenda for approval:
A. Cactus Transport, LLC – an Arizona Corporation, to renew their current lease
agreement on an area of land and the gate house which are a portion of the fenced
tank farm. Mr. Holloman discussed the lease agreement. Councilor Oropesa
moved to approve a one year lease with Cactus Transport LLC consisting of
43,560 square feet and the gate house which are a portion of the fenced tank farm
located at the Roswell International Air Center for $4,308.00 payable in 12 monthly
installments of $359.00 to be placed on consent agenda subject to all other terms
and conditions of the lease. Councilor Perry was the second. A voice vote was
unanimous and the motion passed with Councilor Perry participating by telephone
and Councilor Best being absent.
B. Charles R. Murphy II – an individual, to renew his current lease agreement on
Building No. 255 and a fenced area. Mr. Holloman discussed the lease agreement.
Councilor Oropesa moved to approve a one year lease with Charles R. Murply, II
consisting of Building No. 255 located at the Roswell International Air Center for
$2,400.00 payable in 12 monthly installments of $200.00 to be placed on consent
agenda subject to all other terms and conditions of the lease. Councilor Perry was
the second. A voice vote was unanimous and the motion passed with Councilor
Perry participating by telephone and Councilor Best being absent.
C. David L. Partain – an individual, to renew his current lease agreement on “T”
Hangar No. 120, Space 1. Mr. Holloman discussed the lease agreement. Councilor
Oropesa moved to approve a one year lease with David L. Partain consisting of
“T” Hanger No. 120 space 1 located at the Roswell International Air Center for
$2,208.00 payable in 12 monthly installments of $184.00 to be placed on consent
agenda subject to all other terms and conditions of the lease. Councilor Perry was
the second. A voice vote was unanimous and the motion passed with Councilor
Perry participating by telephone and Councilor Best being absent.
D. Walker Aviation Museum Foundation – to renew their current lease agreement on
an office area in Building No. 1 located inside the front entrance to the Terminal
and the office area across and west of this location. Mr. Holloman discussed the
lease agreement. Councilor Oropesa moved to approve a one year lease with
Walker Aviation Museum Foundation consisting of office area in Building 1 of 456
square feet located at the Roswell International Air Center for $3,216.00 payable
in 12 monthly installments of $268.00 to be placed on consent agenda subject to
all other terms and conditions of the lease. Councilor Perry was the second. A
voice vote was unanimous and the motion passed with Councilor Perry
participating by telephone and Councilor Best being absent.
E. Veterinarians Outlet of NM, Inc. – a New Mexico Corporation, to renew their current
lease agreement on a portion of Building No. 112A. Mr. Holloman discussed the
lease agreement. Councilor Oropesa moved to approve of a one year lease with
Veterinarians Outlet of NM, Inc. consisting of a portion of Building No. 112 A of
9,753 square feet for $18,336.00 payable in 12 monthly installments of $1,528.00
to be placed on consent agenda subject to all other terms and conditions of the
lease. Councilor Perry was the second. A voice vote was unanimous and the
motion passed with Councilor Perry participating by telephone and Councilor Best
being absent.
Public Parking Space – Mr. Holloman discussed Proposed Ordinance 17-19 stating that
the City of Roswell provides parking spaces for no cost in locations throughout the
downtown area. There have been concerns expressed about how these spaces should
be used, specifically concerning length of time, as well as the placement of unserviceable
vehicles. Councilor Perry moved to send to full City Council Proposed Ordinance 17-19
– prohibiting overnight parking in City-owned public parking lots. Councilor Foster was
the second. A voice vote was 2-1 with Councilor Oropesa voting no; Councilor Perry
participating by telephone; Councilor Best being absent.
SE NM COG – Mr. Morris discussed the agreement with Southeastern New Mexico
Economic Development District/COG for FY 2017-18. The agreement helps coordinate
the activities of the District membership with State entities, as well as assist in economic
development actions. Councilor Perry moved to send to full City Council the agreement
with SE NM COG. Councilor Oropesa was the second. A voice vote was unanimous and
the motion passed with Councilor Perry participating by telephone and Councilor Best
being absent.
Roswell Hispano Chamber of Commerce – Mr. Morris discussed the Roswell Hispano
Chamber of Commerce lease agreement. The proposed agreement includes four
possible extensions and the inclusion of an annual CPI adjustment for the rent. Councilor
Perry moved to send to full City Council the Roswell Hispano Chamber of Commerce
lease agreement. Councilor Oropesa was the second. A voice vote was unanimous and
the motion passed with Councilor Perry participating by telephone and Councilor Best
being absent.
Historical Society of SE NM – Mr. Morris discussed the Historical Society of Southeastern
New Mexico lease agreement. The proposed agreement includes three possible lease
extensions. In addition, based on the services provided by the Historical Society to the
City, rent has been ameliorated for this location. Councilor Perry moved to send to full
City Council the Historical Society of Southeastern New Mexico lease agreement.
Councilor Oropesa was the second. A voice vote was unanimous and the motion passed
with Councilor Perry participating by telephone and Councilor Best being absent.
Chaves County Flood Control – Mr. Morris discussed the Chaves County Flood Control
lease agreement. The proposed agreement includes four possible extensions and the
inclusion of an annual CPI adjustment for the rent. Councilor Perry moved to send to full
City Council the Chaves County Flood Control lease agreement. Councilor Oropesa was
the second. A voice vote was unanimous and the motion passed with Councilor Perry
participating by telephone and Councilor Best being absent.
NON-ACTION ITEMS
RV Parking – Mr. Morris discussed the proposed ordinance which would modify Chapter
22, Article V, Section 22-50. The new section would allow for overnight parking of
recreation vehicles and trailers on City-owned properties for specific events.
Planning & Zoning Commission Update – Mr. Morris discussed Planning and Zoning
updates which includes a request for a Special Use Permit for a Bed and Breakfast.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
NONE
ADJOURN
Meeting adjourned at 5:46 p.m.
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