Legal Committee
Regular MeetingRoswell, NM · April 28, 2022
Minutes
Regular Meeting of the Legal Committee
Held in the Roswell City Hall
Thursday, April 28, 2022
Notice of this meeting was given to the public in compliance with Section 10-15-1 through
10-15-4 NMSA and Resolution 22-14.
ROLL CALL
The meeting convened at 4:00 p.m. with Chair Heldenbrand presiding, Councilor Arnold,
Councilor Corn and Councilor Oropesa present.
Staff present: Parker Patterson, Juanita Jennings, Kevin Maevers, Jenna Lanfor, Scot Stark,
Joe Neeb, Mike Mathews, and Todd Verciglio.
Guests present: Del Journey with Working Mother’s Day Nursery, Marcos Nava with
Hispano Chamber of Commerce, Corrina Oropesa, Rita Kane-Doerhoefer, Alicia Gilmore,
Lisa Dunlap, Alma Salas, and Andrea Moore.
Public present via GoToMeeting: None
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Councilor Corn moved to approve the April 28, 2022, Legal Committee meeting agenda.
Councilor Oropesa as a second. A voice vote was 4-0, and the motion passed.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
None at the time.
REGULAR ITEMS
1. RAC Lease Agreements
A. 5 By 5 Services, LLC – Jenna Lanfor discussed the lease. Councilor Arnold
moved to send to the full city council agenda the recommendation to authorize
5 By 5 Services, LLC to enter into a lease for Airport Operations land. They are
requesting 217,800 square feet (5 Acres) of Airport Operations land for the
purpose of aircraft dismantling, transitional aircraft, and Ground Servicing
Equipment (GSE) storage. 5 By 5 Services, LLC is a new tenant. Term
commencing June 1, 2022 - May 31, 2027, (5) year. Rent amount is $21,780.00
annually, payable in 12 monthly installments of $1,815.00. Councilor Corn as the
second, with an amendment to subsection C that requires environmental hazard
insurance coverage. A voice vote was 4-0, and the motion passed. Councilor Corn
made a motion to adopt agenda item 1(a) as amended. Councilor Arnold as the
second.
B. Aerodesign Services, LLC – Jenna Lanfor discussed the lease. Councilor Corn
moved to send to full city council agenda the recommendation to authorize
Aerodesign Services, LLC to enter into a new lease of a portion of Building 1000.
They are requesting 240 square feet, more or less, of office space in Building 1000.
Aerodesign Services, LLC is a new tenant. Term commencing June 1, 2022 - May
31, 2023, (1) year. Rent Amount is $2,880.00 annually, payable in 12 monthly
installments of $240.00. Term March 1, 2022 - February 28, 2023. Councilor Oropesa
as the second. A voice vote 4-0, and the motion passed.
2. Resolution 22-XX: City Manager Authority – Scott Stark discussed the Resolution.
Councilor Corn moved to send to the full city council the recommendation to authorize
the city manager to apply for, accept and execute grant agreements for funding
assistance from the state of New Mexico Aviation Division on behalf of the City of
Roswell for project development at the Roswell Air Center. The City of Roswell
periodically makes application to the State of NM for the grant of state funds for
project development at the Roswell Air Center. The State of NM has approved projects
for airport development at the Roswell Air Center and it is the intent of the governing
body to accept the grant offers made by the State of NM through its Aviation Division.
A similar resolution is presented to the governing body annually. Councilor Arnold as
the second. A voice vote was 4-0, and the motion passed.
3. Resolution 22-XX: Mayor Authority – Scott Stark discussed the Resolution. Councilor
Corn moved to send to the full city council the recommendation of Resolution 22-XX,
authorizing the Mayor to accept funding assistance from the Federal Aviation
Administration on behalf of the City of Roswell. The City of Roswell has made
application to the FAA for grant of federal funds for project development at the Roswell
Air Center. FAA has approved projects for airport development at the Roswell Air
Center and it is the intent of the governing body to accept grant offers made by the
FAA. A similar resolution is presented to the governing body annually. Councilor
Oropesa as the second. A voice vote was 4-0, and the motion passed.
4. Hispano Chamber of Commerce Agreement Renewal – Juanita Jennings discussed the
Agreement. The Hispano Chamber of Commerce works in partnership with the City of
Roswell to provide services to businesses and to expand business and economic
development in our area. In 2019 all contracts were updated to reflect scope of work
for funding level. The contemplated Agreement would provide a revised and updated
scope of work to support the Hispano Chamber of Commerce work and continue the
City’s existing relation with the Hispano Chamber. In 2020 the contract amount was
$25,000, FY21 the contract amount was $30,000. The Hispano Chamber is currently
requesting an increase of $20,000 for FY23 total of $50,000. Councilor Corn moved to
table the Agreement until the June 2022 Legal Committee Meeting and bring it before
full city council. Councilor Oropesa as the second. A voice vote was 4-0, and the motion
passed.
5. Family Resource and Referral, Inc. aka Working Mother’s Day Nursery Lease
Agreement – Todd Verciglio discussed the lease agreement. Councilor Corn moved to
send to full city council the recommendation to approve the lease agreement with the
Working Mother’s Day Nursery Working Mother’s Day Nursery wishes to lease the
property at 500 East Bland. WMDN provides an early child development program for
children between the ages of 6 weeks to 5 years, at below market rates for the less
advantaged children and families in Roswell and Chaves County. Working Mother’s
Day Nursery would pay annual rent in the amount of $1.00/Year for the use of the
building and provide insurance. Councilor Arnold as the second. A voice vote was 4-
0, and the motion passed. Mr. Journey had a handout.
6. 928 Davidson Offer Selection – Todd Verciglio discussed the seven offer selections.
Councilor Corn moved to send to full city council the recommendation of the offer six
for 928 Davidson Property. The City of Roswell wishes to sell 928 Davidson Drive
that was bequeathed to the Roswell Public Library. The City had an appraisal of the
property to determine its market value. The market value was assessed at $80K. We
then listed the property with Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Enchanted Lands,
REALTORS® on February 23rd, 2022. The property listing was open for offers until
April 15th, 2022. We received 7 offers, 4 offers were at above the appraisal amount,
Offer 6 being the highest prequalified offer. If Offer 6 is accepted and the property is
sold through the ordnance it will yield $84,812.44 to the Roswell Public Library.
Councilor Arnold as the second. A voice vote was 4-0, and the motion passed.
7. Ordinance 22-XX: 928 Davidson Dr. – Parker Patterson discussed the ordinance.
Councilor Corn moved to send to full city council to authorize to advertise for a public
hearing to consider adopting Ord. 22-XX authorizing the sale of 928 Davidson Dr.
The proposed Ordinance would authorize the sale of 928 Davidson Dr., a residential
property which the City received by bequest from the Estate of John Ray Green to the
offeror selected by the City Council. Compensation for the sale will depend on which
offer is accepted by the City Council. Councilor Oropesa as the second. A voice vote
was 4-0, and the motion passed.
8. Department Reports – Safety and Legal Department. Discussion only, no action taken.
CHAIR COMMENTS, REPORTS, ANNOUNCEMENTS
Councilor Oropesa proposed to bring the Rules of Order to the next Legal Committee Meeting.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
Marco Nava and Del Journey
ADJOURN
The meeting adjourned at 5:52 p.m.
4/28/2022
Meeting of the
City of Roswell Legal Committee
April 28, 2022 4:00 PM
Item 1
RAC Leases
Consider recommending to the consent agenda for approval by
the City Council of the following leases at the RAC.
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Item 1(A)
RAC Lease – 5 By 5 Services, LLC
Consider recommending approval to authorize 5 By 5 Services, LLC
to enter into a lease for Airport Operations land.
Item 1(A): RAC Lease
Lessee: 5 By 5 Services, LLC
Location: Air Operations Land;
217,800 Square Feet (5 Acres)
Term: June 1, 2022 to May 31, 2027
Rent: $21,780.00 Annually;
$1,815.00 Monthly
Background:
5 By 5 Services, LLC requests 217,800
square feet (5 Acres), more or less, of
Airport Operations land for the purpose of
aircraft dismantling, transitional aircraft,
and Ground Servicing Equipment (GSE)
storage. 5 By 5 Services, LLC is a new
tenant.
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Item 1(B)
RAC Lease – Aerodesign Services, LLC
Authorize Aerodesign Services, LLC to enter a lease for a portion of
Building 1000.
Item 1(B): RAC Lease
Lessee: Aerodesign Services, LLC
Location: Building 1000; 240 Square Feet 4 E. Challenger Way
240 square feet of west
Term: June 1, 2022 to May 31, 2023 side office space, more
or less, in Building
1000.
Rent: $2,880.00 Annually; $240.00 Monthly
Background:
Aerodesign Services, LLC requests 240 square
feet, more or less, of office space in Building
1000 for the purpose of aviation administration
activities. Aerodesign Services, LLC is a new
tenant
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Item 2
Resolution 22-XX: City Manager Authority
Authorizing the City Manager to accept New Mexico Aviation Funds
Item 2: Res 22-XX City Manager Authority
Background:
The City of Roswell periodically makes application to the State
of NM for the grant of state funds for project development at
the Roswell Air Center. The State of NM has approved projects
for airport development at the Roswell Air Center and it is the
intent of the governing body to accept the grant offers made
by the State of NM through its Aviation Division. A similar
resolution is presented to the governing body annually.
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Item 3
Resolution 22-XX: Mayor Authority
Authorizing the Mayor to accept FAA Funds
Item 3: Res 22-XX Mayor Authority
Background:
The City of Roswell has made application to the FAA for grant
of federal funds for project development at the Roswell Air
Center. FAA has approved projects for airport development at
the Roswell Air Center and it is the intent of the governing
body to accept grant offers made by the FAA. A similar
resolution is presented to the governing body annually.
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Item 4
Hispano Chamber of Commerce
Service Agreement
Consider recommending approval of a renewal of the
Business Retention and Development Services Agreement
Hispano Chamber of Commerce Service
Agreement
• The City Council is asked to approved the Scope of Services Agreement for FY23
Background:
• In 2019 all community partner service agreements were updated to be consistent
with clearly defined Scope of Services that included metrics and reporting
measurements. This agreement continues the partnership with updated Scope of
Work for FY23.
• This new agreement will follow the fiscal year and budget cycle. The current
amount of the contract is $30,000 per year.
• New funding request for FY23 in the amount of $20,000 to cover the cost of a
part-time office/social media staff member in order to have more online presence
is being requested.
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Scope of Work
• Total contract amount being requested is $50,000 per year.
• Scope of Work
• 40% to be used for Business Development & Retention allocated for these efforts
• 20% is allocated to Professional Enhancements
• 40% is allocated to Administrative Costs
• Metrics
• Quarterly reports on the following: Activities, Profit and Loss Actuals vs. Budget
Financial Reports, Educational opportunities provided to members and non-members,
recruitment efforts and growth of participation in activities, staffing and board
changes, promotional campaigns, cooperative efforts with area organizations.
• Annual report to City Council, proposed annual budget, list of new members, non-
renewals and overview and strategic plan for proceeding year.
Item 5
Family Resource and Referral, Inc. aka
Working Mother’s Day Nursery Lease
Agreement
Consider recommending approval of the lease agreement with the
Working Mother’s Day Nursery
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Working Mother’s Day Nursery
• Working Mother’s Day Nursery wishes to continue to lease the
property on 500 East Bland. WMDN provides an early child
development program for children between the ages of 6
weeks to 5 years, at below market rates for the less
advantaged children and families in Roswell and Chaves
County.
• WMDN would pay annual rent in the amount of $1.00/Year for
the use of the buildings and provide insurance.
• Term: 5 years with 1 additional period of 5 years.
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Working Mother’s Day Nursery
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928 Davidson Property Sale
Consider recommending an offer to purchase 928 Davidson Dr.
928 Davidson Property Sale
• The City of Roswell wishes to sell 928 Davidson Drive that was
bequeathed to the Roswell Public Library. The City had an appraisal of
the property to determine its market value. The market value was
assessed at $80K. We then listed the property with Berkshire Hathaway
Home Services Enchanted Lands, REALTORS® on February 23rd, 2022.
The property listing was open for offers until April 15th, 2022. We
received 7 offers, 4 offers were at above the appraisal amount, Offer 6
being the highest prequalified offer.
• If offer 6 is accepted and the property is sold through the ordinance it
will yield $84,812.44 to the Roswell Public Library.
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928 Davidson Property Sale
• The City Attorney has reviewed the proposed offers and agreements.
Section 3-54-1 under the New Mexico Statutes; Requires approval by a
majority vote of the Governing Body present and voting.
• Consider recommending approval of Offer 6 to sell 928 Davidson.
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Ord. 22-XX: 928 Davidson
Consider recommending to authorize to advertise for a public
hearing to consider adopting proposed Ord. 22-XX authorizing the
sale of 928 Davidson Dr.
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Ord. 22-XX: 928 Davidson
• NMSA 1978 Sec. 3-54-1 governs sale of real property by a
municipality
• Sale of real property appraised above $25,000 through a public or
private sale shall be pursuant to duly adopted ordinance
• Sale for a price below the appraised value shall be justified in writing
• Ordinance is effective 30 days after adoption, unless referendum
petition filed
• Petition must be signed by 15% of registered voters
• If filed, referendum election is held on sale
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Ord. 22-XX: 928 Davidson
• 928 Davidson Dr. – residential property acquired by City from a
bequest of the Estate of John Ray Green
• City has no current use for the property
• Proposed Ord. would authorize sale, pursuant to Sec. 3-54-1, of 928
Davidson to offeror selected by the City Council.
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Item 8
Department Reports
Discuss and consider Department Reports.
Thank you
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