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REGULAR MEETING
CITY OF ROSWELL COUNCIL - AGENDA THURSDAY, AUGUST 14, 2025 Chaves County Administrative Center Commission Chambers - #1 St. Mary's Place Roswell, New Mexico 88203 |
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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 No. 25-28. Except for emergency matters, the City Council shall take action only on the specific items listed on the Agenda.
| AUGUST 14, 2025 | MAYOR - Timothy Z. Jennings |
6:00 p.m. | ||
| Ward 1 Cristina A. Arnold Juan Oropesa |
Ward II Juliana Halvorson Will Cavin |
Ward III Edward L. Heldenbrand Christopher Cortez |
Ward IV Robert B. Corn Darrell Johnson |
Ward V Angela G. Moore Carlos Marrujo, Jr. |
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OPENING CEREMONIES
Call to Order by Presiding Officer
Roll Call & Determination of Quorum
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag and Invocation
Call to Order by Presiding Officer
Roll Call & Determination of Quorum
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag and Invocation
1.
Approval of agenda - approve the agenda for the August 14, 2025, Regular City Council Meeting. (Halvorson/Martinez)
2.
Approval of consent agenda - approve the consent agenda for the August 14, 2025, Regular City Council Meeting. (Halvorson/Martinez)
3.
Approval to enter into a professional services contract with True Business Solutions i.e., Judy Scharmer, to provide internal audit services for the City of Roswell. (Corn/Cole/Gomez)
CONSENT ITEMS (items 4-40 will be approved at the time of the approval of the consent agenda)
4.
Approval for RFD (Roswell Fire Department) to move forward on the implementation of the RFD ambulance service proposal. (Corn/Bunch)
5.
Approval to issue a purchase order to Southwest Ambulance Sales for a total of eight (8) new ambulances to support the implementation of ambulance transport services. This purchase includes five (5) Type I ambulances and three (3) Type III ambulances. Total purchase price is $1,778,782.49. (Corn/Bunch)
6.
Approval to issue a purchase order in the amount of $86,526.03 to Code 3 Services for the purchase and installation of radio equipment necessary for ambulance communications. (Corn/Bunch)
7.
Approval to issue a purchase order to Howe Medical in the amount of $763,099.92 for eight (8) gurneys and eight (8) cardiac monitors. (Corn/Bunch)
8.
Approval of authorization for an expenditure of $416,434.00 for two new CDL buses from Creative Bus Sales/Model1. (Corn/Hicks)
9.
Approval for PO to Desert West in the amount of $1,239,791.95 for micro surfacing for the main spectator area for the National Championship Air Races. (Corn/Thompson)
10.
Approval for PO to Nieto Custom Builders in the amount of $135,364.20 for roof repair to Building 1166. (Corn/Thompson)
11.
Approval for PO to Desert West in the amount of $591,035.68 for micro surfacing the pit area for the National Championship Air Races. (Corn/Thompson)
12.
Approval for PO to CES in the amount of $636,261.53 for Roswell airfield barrier for the National Championship Air Races. (Corn/Thompson)
13.
Approval for PO to Custom Construction II in the amount of $984,756.40 for the demolition of Buildings 112 and 115. (Corn/Thompson)
14.
Approve ratification of purchase order to Mountain States Constructors Inc in the amount of $4,490,000.26 (including GRT) for construction of the Taxiway C extension at the Air Center. (Corn/Rogers)
15.
Award of RFQ (Request for Quote) for Environmental Monitoring, Reporting & Support Services to Parkhill in the amount of $145,949.04 which includes GRT. (Corn/Chaparro)
16.
Approval of the FY26 Solid Waste Purchasing Authorization Request. (Corn/Chaparro)
17.
Authorize to issue a PO (Purchase Order) for renewal of the contract for the professional services of temporary dispatchers to assist in the staffing issues of Consolidated Dispatch in the amount of $330,000. (Corn/Best)
18.
Approval of a budget adjustment in the amount of $110,173.40 for disaster recovery expenses for collection appraisals, conservation examinations, and conservation of ten loaned paintings. (Corn/Brooks)
19.
Consider approval of a budget adjustment in the amount of $129,405.88 to accommodate a payment from the fine art insurance claim from the October flood. (Corn/Brooks)
20.
Approval of purchases over $60,000 pursuant to the City's Purchasing Policy. (Corn/Martinez)
21.
Approval to enter into a professional services contract with True Business Solutions to provide internal audit services for the City of Roswell. (Corn/Cole/Gomez)
Resolution(s)
22.
Resolution 25-38: Weeds - The Resolution shall mandate the cleanup of approximately fifty (50) separate properties within the City. (Halvorson/Franco)
23.
Resolution 25-39:Financial Support for Roswell Transit FY27- adoption of Resolution 25-39 to provide financial support to Roswell Transit for FY2027. (Corn/Hicks)
24.
Resolution 25-40: Disposal of Certain Surplus Personal Property - adoption of Resolution 25-40 to dispose of certain surplus personal property listed on the attachment. (Corn/Hicks)
25.
Resolution 25-41: Consider Resolution 25-41 for support of the application to the New Mexico Water Trust Board for the large diameter water line replacement project. (Corn/Valadez)
26.
Resolution 25-42: Adoption of Resolution 25-42: Certification of Correctness of the Physical Inventory of Assets for FY2025. (Corn/Garcia)
27.
Resolution 25-43: adoption of Resolution 25-43: Southeastern NM Economic Development District/COG. (Corn/Martinez)
28.
Resolution 25-44: Approving a budget adjustment for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026. (Corn/Gomez)
Bids, RFP's and Agreements
29.
Approval of the agreement between the City of Roswell and Southeastern New Mexico Economic Development District/COG in the amount of $13,588.00 (Corn/Martinez)
Lodgers' Tax Request
30.
Approval of the Eastern New Mexico State Fair Lodgers' Tax Funding Request in the amount of $20,000 for marketing, sanitation, and security, and open negotiations with the City of Roswell for sponsorship. (Corn/Conyers)
31.
Approval of the Rio Pecos Kennel Club Lodgers' Tax Funding Request in the amount of $3,997 for marketing, sanitation, and security. (Corn/Conyers)
32.
Approval of the Roswell Symphony Orchestra Lodgers' Tax Funding Request to open negotiations with the City of Roswell for sponsorship. (Corn/Conyers)
33.
Approval of the Roswell Invasion's Crash and Clash Wrestling Tournament Lodgers' Tax Funding Request for $2,500 for marketing sanitation and security with the City of Roswell. (Corn/Conyers)
34.
Approval of the Roswell Community Little Theater Lodgers' Tax Funding Request in the amount of $5,000 for marketing, sanitation, and security. (Corn/Conyers)
35.
Approval of the Not of This World Flag Football’s Sling It Fling It Tournament Lodgers' Tax Funding Request in the amount of $18,500 for marketing, sanitation, and security, and open negotiations with the City of Roswell for sponsorship. (Corn/Conyers)
36.
Approval of the Roswell Hispano Chamber Pinata Fest Lodgers' Tax Funding Request in the amount of $20,000 for marketing, sanitation, and security, and open negotiations with the City of Roswell for sponsorship. (Corn/Conyers)
Minutes
37.
DRAFT Special CC Minutes May 28, 2025 (Halvorson/Martinez)
38.
DRAFT Minutes May 30, 2025 (Halvorson/Martinez)
39.
DRAFT CC Minutes July 10, 2025 (Halvorson/Martinez)
40.
DRAFT Special CC Minutes July 23, 2025 (Halvorson/Martinez)
NON-ACTION ITEMS (Information Items)
41.
Airport Updates (Bobbi Thompson)
42.
Airport Advisory Commission Updates (Bud Kunkel)
43.
Recognition of Adrianne Vigil (Girl Scout Troop 18044) Proper Disposal of the New Mexico State Flag - NM House Bill 468 (Diane Taylor)
44.
Employee Out-of-state Travel (Halvorson/Martinez)
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION ON AGENDA ITEMS AND NON-AGENDA ITEMS
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PUBLIC HEARING(S)
45.
Zoning Case 25-0063 CANN - Consider approval and conduct a public hearing on Retail Cannabis Zoning Case CANN-25-0063 (Closed session possible). (Halvorson/Hildreth)
46.
Ordinance 25-04: Hold a public hearing to consider proposed Ordinance 25-04: Amending Chapter 7 Regarding Mobile Food Establishments and Itinerant Vendors. (Heldenbrand/Halvorson)
47.
Hold a public hearing and vote on a Restaurant A - Beer and Wine only Liquor License with on Premises Consumption only with Patio Service. Joanne K. Baker d|b|a| Stellar Coffee Co., located at 315 N. Main Street, Roswell, NM 88201 (Closed session possible) (Halvorson/Yntema)
NEW BUSINESS / REGULAR ITEMS
CITY MANAGER REPORTS/ANNOUNCEMENTS
(Information Only)
(Information Only)
Adjournment
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