Occupancy Tax Board
Regular MeetingRoswell, NM · January 31, 2023
Minutes
MINUTES OF THE OCCUPANCY
TAX BOARD- Special Meeting
Tuesday, January 31, 2023 2:30 p.m.
Committee Chair: Kerry Moore
Committee Members: Bonnie Bitzer, Sandra
England, Patricia Andrade-Loranca
Staff Coordinator: Tommi Jo Conyers
Notice of this meeting has been given to the public in compliance with Sections 10-15-1 through
10-15-4 NMSA 1978 and Resolution 23-01.
A. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 2:31 p.m.
B. ROLL CALL
Members present: Kerry Moore, Bonnie Bitzer, Sandra England, Patricia Andrade Loranca
Staff present: Tommi Jo Conyers
Guests present:
C. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Member Bitzer moved to approve the agenda as presented. Member Sandra England was
the second. A voice vote was as follows: Kerry Moore – Yes; Bonnie Bitzer – Yes; Sandra
England– Yes; Patricia Andrade-Loranca- yes and the motion passed 4-0
D. ACTION ITEMS
1. Consider and make a recommendation to the Mayor for position 1 (hotelier) for the
Occupancy Tax Board.
Member England made a motion to recommend Applicant 2 to the Mayor for position 1 on
the Occupancy Tax Board. Member Bitzer was the second. A voice vote was as follows: Kerry
Moore – No; Bonnie Bitzer – No; Sandra England– Yes; Patricia Andrade-Loranca- yes and
the motion fails 2-2
Chair Moore made a motion to recommend Applicant 1 to the Mayor for position 1 on the
Occupancy Tax Board. Member Bitzer was the second. A voice vote was as follows: Kerry
Moore – Yes; Bonnie Bitzer – Yes; Sandra England– Yes; Patricia Andrade-Loranca- yes and
the motion passed 4-0.
E. NON-ACTION ITEMS
None.
F. PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
G. ADJOURNMENT
Chair Moore moved to adjourn the meeting. Member England was the second. A voice vote
was as follows: Kerry Moore – Yes; Bonnie Bitzer – Yes; Sandra England – Yes; Patricia
Andrade-Loranca- yes and the motion passed 4-0
The meeting adjourned at 2:52p.m.
Agenda
SPECIAL OCCUPANCY TAX BOARD MEETING
Tuesday, January 31, 2023, 2:30 p.m.
Conference Room at Roswell City Hall
425 Richardson Ave. Roswell, NM 88201
Committee Chair: Kerry Moore
Committee Members: Bonnie Bitzer,Sandra
England, Patricia Andrade-Loranca
Staff Representative: Juanita Jennings
A. Call to Order
B. Roll Call
C. Approval of Agenda
D. Action Items
1. Consider and make recommendation to the Mayor for position 1 (hotelier) for the
Occupancy Tax Board. Page 2-5
Applicant 1- D. Bhakta
Applicant 2- S. Bhakta
Applicant 3- S. Hoover
E. Non-Action/Discussion Items
None
F. Public Comments
G. Adjourn
Next Meeting: February 21, 2023
AGENDA STATEMENT
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Printed and posted: 1/27/2023
Occupancy Tax Board Meeting
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AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT
Occupancy Tax Board Meeting Item No. 1
Meeting Date: January 31, 2023
COMMITTEE: Occupancy Tax Board
CONTACT: Juanita Jennings CHAIR: Kerry Moore
ACTION REQUESTED:
Consider and make recommendation to the Mayor for position 1 (hotelier) for the Occupancy Tax Board.
BACKGROUND:
The City of Roswell has a position open for Occupancy Tax Board Position 1 (hotelier).
There are three applicants for this position to be discussed and voted on by the board as a recommendation to
the Mayor for approval.
Initiated by: Juanita Jennings
FINANCIAL CONSIDERATION: Not necessary at this time.
LEGAL REVIEW: Not necessary at this time.
BOARD AND COMMITTEE ACTION:
Consider and make recommendation to the Mayor for position 1 (hotelier) for the Occupancy Tax Board.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Consider and make recommendation to the Mayor for position 1 (hotelier) for the Occupancy Tax Board.
ATTACHMENTS
Application 1- D. Bhakta
Application 2- S. Bhakta
Application 3- S. Hoover
CIry OF ROSWELL, NM
Application for Boards /Committees and Commissions
Note: All information on the application is public pursuant to the New Mexico Inspection of Public Records Act,
Chapter 14, Article 2. Applications for council appointed boards or commissions are kept on file in the City Clerk's
Office,425 N. Richardson, Roswell, NM 88201, 575-637-6202
Please tvne or Drint clearlv:
Name: Sean Bhakta
2205 N Main St. Roswell, NNI88201
Address
Home Phone: Cell phon e. e10)
709-8005 Work phone: $75) 622-2721
E gy providing an e-mail address, I consent to the release of my e-mail address by the city.
9m.bw32036@gmail.com
E-mail Address:
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Resident of Roswell for years
Hotelowner (Hotelier)
Occupation:
(If retired, please indicateformer occupation or profession.)
Education (optional) Certified Hotel Owner (CHO) & Master of Science in Mechanical Engineer and Applied Mechanics
Profession al andl or community activities: Hotelier
Over ten years of hotel/lodging experience in Roswell, NM & Lincoln, NE
Additional pertinent information:
References:
Name:
Patel
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(575) 910-4362
Name: James Spears p6orra . (513) 535-6389
Please place an "X" next to the position you are applying for below:
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Date
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CITY OF ROSWELL, NM
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Occupancy Tax Board Position 4 (Tourist Related)
Date
Please return completed application to:
Office of the City Clerk
425 N. Rjchardson, Roswell, NM 8820, Office 575-637-6202 or
s.coll@roswell-nm.gov
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