Roswell public meetings in 2025

Keep Roswell Beautiful Board

The board will meet to approve previous minutes and hold a general discussion regarding Keep Roswell Beautiful. The agenda is primarily procedural.

• Approval of November 24, 2025, meeting minutes
• General discussion on Keep Roswell Beautiful

Only the board chair was present, so a quorum was not met. No agenda items, minutes, or public comments were acted upon. The meeting was adjourned without any actions.

Legal Committee

The Roswell Legal Committee meeting set for Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 2:00 PM was cancelled. No agenda items were considered or decided. The cancellation notice was posted on Thursday, November 20, 2025.

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Roswell Parks & Recreation Commission meeting scheduled for December 17, 2025 was cancelled. No items were placed on the agenda, and no action will be taken. The notice was posted on December 12, 2025 in compliance with state law.

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee will consider approving minutes from the November 18 meeting, a resolution to demolish a dilapidated structure, and several budget adjustments for dispatch operations and equipment. Items include a $300,000 increase for a temporary dispatch contract, a $56,814.56 adjustment for the CentralSquare project, and a $119,337.38 purchase of replacement dispatch computers. The committee will also discuss possible changes to Chapter 13 – Fire Prevention and Protection.

• Resolution to require removal or demolition of one dilapidated structure
• Budget adjustment adding $300,000 for the temporary dispatch contract
• Budget adjustment of $56,814.56 for CentralSquare public safety project management via Sourcewell Contract #030425-CNSQ
• Budget adjustment and procurement of replacement computers costing $119,337.38, with $67,323.74 additional funds needed, through Dell NASPO Contract #10-00000-20-00062AF
• Discussion of potential changes to Chapter 13 – Fire Prevention and Protection

The Public Safety Committee approved its agenda and the November 18 minutes by a 5‑0 voice vote. It recommended sending a property condemnation request, a temporary‑dispatcher budget adjustment, a $56,814.56 Central Square project adjustment, and a $119,337.38 computer procurement request to the Finance Committee, all passing 5‑0. The committee also moved fire‑code Chapter 13 changes to the Legal Committee, which passed 5‑0.

• Approved agenda (5-0 voice vote)
• Approved November 18 minutes (5-0 voice vote)
• Sent property condemnation recommendation to Legal Committee (5-0 voice vote)
• Sent temporary‑dispatcher budget adjustment to Finance Committee (5-0 voice vote)
• Sent $56,814.56 Central Square budget adjustment to Finance Committee (5-0 voice vote)
• Sent $119,337.38 dispatch computer procurement request to Finance Committee (5-0 voice vote)
• Sent fire‑code Chapter 13 changes to Legal Committee (5-0 voice vote)

Occupancy Tax Board

The Roswell Occupancy Tax Board meeting scheduled for Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at City Hall was canceled. No agenda items were considered or decided. The board will meet next on January 20, 2026. The notice complied with NMSA 10-15-1 through 10-15-4 and Resolution 25-28.

Infrastructure Committee

The Roswell Infrastructure Committee meeting scheduled for December 15, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. was cancelled. No agenda items will be considered. The cancellation notice was posted on November 25, 2025.

City Council

The City Council will discuss various budget adjustments, including a significant appropriation from the Opioid Fund. The body is also reviewing several equipment purchases for fire and police departments and a public hearing for a residential replat.

• Appropriation of $1.8 million from the Opioid Fund
• 5-year, $577,147 contract with Axon Enterprise, Inc. for crime center software and hardware
• Purchase of one Brush Truck from 411 Equipment, LLC for $265,988.60
• Purchase orders of $231,895.00 for item conservation by The Conservation Center
• Public hearing for a final plat to replat 5 lots into 8 residential lots at 800 Block W College Blvd and 1500 Blocks of N Michigan Ave and N Kansas Ave

The Roswell City Council approved proceeding with the design and construction of the South Sunset Road Diet (8-1 vote). It also adopted the 2025 Drought Contingency Plan (8-1) and approved a final plat to re‑plat five lots into eight single‑family residential lots (9-0). Additional approvals included a five‑year lease for Aevex Aerospace at the Roswell Air Center and a five‑year Axon Enterprise contract for real‑time crime center equipment.

• Approved South Sunset Road Diet design and construction (8-1)
• Approved Drought Contingency Plan 2025 (8-1)
• Approved final plat re‑platting 5 lots into 8 residential lots (9-0)
• Approved five‑year lease with Aevex Aerospace, LLC for Bunkers 1136 & 1142
• Approved five‑year Axon Enterprise contract for crime‑center software and hardware ($577,147)
• Approved purchase order for Brush Truck from 411 Equipment, LLC ($265,988.60)
• Approved purchase order for two Toro Groundsmaster mowers from Simpson Norton Corp. ($193,082.60)
• Approved purchase order for conservation items from The Conservation Center ($231,895.00)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Roswell Planning & Zoning Commission will consider approving a barbershop at 712 & 714 N Atkinson Ave and two variance requests for side yard setbacks at 1500 N Michigan Ave and 1501 N Kansas Ave. The body will also approve minutes from previous meetings.

• Approval of P&Z Commission Meeting Minutes November 4, 2025
• Approval of P&Z Commission Meeting Minutes September 2, 2025
• Consider approval of Zoning Case SUP-25-0183 for a Barbershop at 712 & 714 N Atkinson Ave
• Consider approval of Zoning Case VAR-25-0181 for 1501 N Kansas Ave
• Consider approval of Zoning Case VAR-25-0182 for 1500 N Michigan Ave

The Planning & Zoning Commission approved a Special Use Permit for a barbershop on 712‑714 N Atkinson (5‑0). It recommended the Black Diamond Maywood Subdivision minor plat to City Council (5‑0). The commission also approved 15‑foot street‑side yard setbacks for two corner lots in the subdivision (each 6‑0). All votes were voice votes with absent members noted.

• Approved Special Use Permit for barbershop at 712‑714 N Atkinson (5‑0)
• Recommended approval of Minor Plat for Black Diamond Maywood Subdivision to City Council (5‑0)
• Approved 15‑ft setback variance for CASE VAR‑25‑0181 (6‑0)
• Approved 15‑ft setback variance for CASE VAR‑25‑0182 (6‑0)
• Approved agenda for Dec 9, 2025 meeting (5‑0)
• Approved Sep 2, 2025 meeting minutes (4‑0)

Airport Advisory Commission

The commission will receive operational reports and updates on various airfield infrastructure projects. The meeting includes a review of a Terminal Expansion RFP and financial overviews of the Air Center.

• Terminal Expansion RFP
• Updates on ABD Lighting & Electrical Vault and Master Plan & ALP (Lochner)
• Updates on BLM Taxiway and Taxiway Charlie (Lochner)
• Terminal Restrooms Improvement & Generator update (Molzen Corbin)
• SE Waterline and 2024 Flood Damage Repair reports (Mac Rogers)

The commission voted 4‑0 to place the public participation segment under Non-Action Items, allowing a speaker from Sharbro Energy to address the board. The revised minutes from the November 20, 2025 meeting were approved by a 4‑0 vote. The meeting was adjourned by a 4‑0 motion. No other formal approvals or denials were recorded.

• Moved public participation item to Non-Action Items (4‑0)
• Approved revised November 20, 2025 minutes (4‑0)
• Adjourned meeting (4‑0)
• Engineering approved Challenger Drive modifications; project will move forward

Drought Contingency Task Force

The Drought Contingency Task Force meeting scheduled for Tuesday, December 9, 2025, has been cancelled. No next meeting is currently scheduled.

• Meeting cancelled
• No next meeting scheduled

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will consider multiple budget adjustments, purchase orders, and contract approvals. Items include a $1.8 million opioid‑fund allocation, equipment purchases for city services, a $577,147 contract for a real‑time crime center, and a $3,312,241 adjustment for the Isolation Gate at the wastewater plant.

• Budget adjustment of $1.8 million from the Opioid Fund for city projects
• Purchase order $193,082.60 to Simpson Norton Corp. for two Toro Groundsmaster 4000‑D mowers
• Purchase order $265,988.60 to 411 Equipment, LLC for one Brush Truck
• 5‑year Axon Enterprise contract for real‑time crime center software, $577,147 total
• Budget adjustment of $3,312,241 for the Isolation Gate Capital Project at the Wastewater Plant

The Finance Committee voted to recommend a $1.8 million budget adjustment from the Opioid Fund for opioid response services, along with several other budget adjustments and purchase approvals, all to be placed on the consent agenda. These include funding for EMS operations, a fire pumper, a brush truck, and conservation of flood-damaged museum items. All motions passed unanimously (5-0 or 4-0).

• Recommended $1.8M opioid fund budget adjustment (5-0)
• Approved $193,082.60 purchase of two Toro mowers (5-0)
• Approved scope of work for Children's Garden/Jardín de Niños (5-0)
• Approved $2,356,206.94 FY26 EMS budget adjustment (5-0)
• Approved $753,215.00 fire pumper purchase with $600,000 grant (5-0)
• Approved $265,988.60 brush truck purchase (5-0)
• Approved $231,895 for museum conservation (4-0)
• Approved $577,147 Axon Fusus crime center contract (4-0)

Airport Advisory Commission

The meeting originally scheduled for December 2, 2025, has been rescheduled. It will now take place on December 9, 2025, at 2:00 PM.

Keep Roswell Beautiful Board

The Keep Roswell Beautiful Board will meet to approve the agenda and minutes from previous meetings. A primary action item is to consider changing the time of future 2026 meetings to ensure a quorum can be reached.

• Approval of June 30, 2025, and October 27, 2025, meeting minutes
• Consider approval of time change for 2026 meetings
• General discussion on Keep Roswell Beautiful
• Updates on Clean and Beautiful Grant and community cleanups
• Future plans for Spring and Fall cleanups

The Keep Roswell Beautiful Board approved the agenda for the November 24, 2025 meeting and adopted the minutes from the June 30 and October 27, 2025 meetings. The board also voted to change the regular meeting time for 2026 from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM on the last Monday of each month. All motions passed unanimously with a 3‑0 vote.

• Approved agenda for Nov 24 2025 meeting (3-0)
• Approved June 30 2025 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Approved October 27 2025 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Approved change of meeting time to 4 PM for 2026 meetings (3-0)

Airport Advisory Commission

The commission will discuss operational reports, including revenue, expenses, and updates on a new carrier. The meeting includes progress reports on multiple infrastructure projects and security updates.

• Demolition update for Building 112 and 115
• Project updates for ABD Lighting & Electrical Vault, BLM Taxiway, and Taxiway Charlie
• Terminal Improvement and Generator project status
• 2024 Flood Damage Repair and Challenger Drive Drainage reports
• Airport Security report regarding access building control and badging

The Airport Advisory Commission voted 4-0 to approve the amended agenda and the October 7 meeting minutes. The commission then voted 4-0 to adjourn the session. No other actions were decided; the remainder of the meeting consisted of informational reports on operations and projects.

• Approved amended agenda (vote 4-0)
• Approved October 7, 2025 minutes (vote 4-0)
• Adjourned meeting (vote 4-0)

Commission on Aging

The Roswell Commission on Aging will approve its agenda and the minutes from the September 18 meeting. A guest speaker, Rita Comacho of United Way of Chaves County, will address the body. Commissioners will discuss ideas for December and January senior‑tips. Chair announcements will cover additional distribution sites and meals on wheels.

• Approval of the November 20 agenda
• Approval of September 18 minutes
• Guest speaker Rita Comacho (United Way of Chaves County)
• Discussion of ideas for December and January Senior Tips
• Chair announcements: additional distribution sites and meals on wheels

The Commission on Aging approved the November 20 agenda by a 5‑0 voice vote. It also approved the September 18 meeting minutes with the same 5‑0 vote. The members adopted the proposed senior tip ideas for December and January, again by a unanimous 5‑0 voice vote.

• Approved November 20 agenda (5-0)
• Approved September 18 minutes (5-0)
• Approved senior tip ideas for December and January (5-0)

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Roswell Parks & Recreation Commission will approve the agenda and the October 15, 2025 meeting minutes, hear reports from the Parks, Cemetery, and Golf departments, and consider lighting conditions for the youth soccer league's evening practices. The meeting also includes a public comments segment.

• Approve agenda (motion passed unanimously)
• Approve October 15, 2025 meeting minutes (motion passed unanimously)
• Discuss and consider lighting conditions for youth soccer league evening practices
• Report on Parks & Recreation departments, including cemetery revenue $33,345.00 and golf profit just north of $75,000.00
• Public comments

The commission could not conduct business because a quorum was not present. No agenda items, minutes, or other business were approved or acted upon. The meeting ended without any decisions.

Drought Contingency Task Force

The Drought Contingency Task Force meeting scheduled for November 18, 2025, has been canceled. No further meetings are currently scheduled.

Legal Committee

The Roswell Legal Committee will review several 5‑year lease agreements for facilities at the Roswell Air Center, including a lease to Aevex Aerospace, LLC for Bunker 1136 and Bunker 1142. The committee will also consider lease approvals for the Police Department and the Museum, an ordinance to amend purchasing procedures, and the Drought Contingency Plan 2025. Additional items include a fee resolution for the Roswell Air Center and a contract award for a modular hold‑room facility.

• Lease approval for Aevex Aerospace, LLC – 5‑year lease of Bunker 1136 and Bunker 1142 at Roswell Air Center (Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2030)
• Lease approval for City of Roswell Police Department – 5‑year lease of Building No. 500 at Roswell Air Center (Dec 1, 2025 – Nov 30, 2030)
• Lease approval for City of Roswell Museum – 5‑year lease of Building No. 1081 at Roswell Air Center (Dec 1, 2025 – Nov 30, 2030)
• Approval of scope of work for RFP: Prefabricated Modular Hold Room Facility at the Roswell Air Center
• Consideration of the Drought Contingency Plan 2025

The committee approved several ordinances, resolutions, and lease agreements, including new purchasing procedures and demolition of dilapidated structures. It also authorized new rates for the Roswell Air Center and adopted the Drought Contingency Plan 2025. All motions passed by voice vote, with one lease approval recorded a 3‑1 vote.

• Approved Ordinance amending City Purchasing Procedures (voice vote 4‑0)
• Approved Resolution to demolish two dilapidated structures (voice vote 4‑0)
• Approved new rates and fees for Roswell Air Center (voice vote 4‑0)
• Approved 5‑year lease for Aevex Aerospace at Roswell Air Center (voice vote 4‑0)
• Approved 5‑year lease for Police Department at Roswell Air Center (voice vote 3‑1)
• Approved 5‑year lease for City Museum at Roswell Air Center (voice vote 4‑0)
• Approved award of ITB‑26‑004 for Aquatic Facility HVAC systems (voice vote 4‑0)
• Approved Drought Contingency Plan 2025 to go to City Council (voice vote 4‑0)

Occupancy Tax Board

The Occupancy Tax Board will meet to receive reports on lodger's tax and convention center bed fees. The board will also receive an update regarding short-term rentals.

• Reports on Lodger’s Tax and Convention Center Bed Fees
• Visitor Center Report
• Update on Short Term Rentals

The Occupancy Tax Board approved the meeting agenda by a voice vote of 3-0. The board also approved the previous meeting minutes by a voice vote of 3-0. No other business was taken, no public comments were received, and the meeting adjourned at 3:00 p.m.

• Approved agenda (voice vote 3-0)
• Approved minutes (voice vote 3-0)

City Council

The Roswell City Council will vote on four agenda items. Council members will consider awarding a PFAS litigation contract to NM Local Government Law, LLC, which has no upfront cost and is paid only if the city recovers funds. They will also ratify the Roswell Police Officers Association collective bargaining agreement. Finally, the council will approve a five‑year lease of Building No. 500 at the Roswell Air Center for the police department at a total rent of $368,000.

• Approve RFP‑26‑0020 for PFAS litigation counsel (NM Local Government Law, LLC) – no upfront cost
• Approve Union Collective Bargaining Agreement for Roswell Police Officers Association
• Approve 5‑year police lease for Building No. 500 at Roswell Air Center – $368,000 total rent
• Approve 5‑year museum lease for Building No. 1081 at Roswell Air Center
• Approve the meeting agenda

The council approved the meeting agenda unanimously (10‑0). It selected NM Local Government Law, LLC as the city’s special PFAS litigation counsel by a 9‑0 voice vote. The council also ratified the police officers’ union contract (9‑0) and approved a five‑year police department lease for Building No. 500 after amending the lease document (amendment 7‑3, lease approval 10‑0). Finally, it approved a five‑year lease for the city museum’s Building No. 1081 with a 9‑1 vote.

• Approved agenda (10-0)
• Approved NM Local Government Law, LLC as PFAS litigation counsel (9-0)
• Approved Roswell Police Officers Association union contract (9-0)
• Amended police department lease by striking section a on page 43 (7-3)
• Approved police department lease for Building No. 500 (10-0)
• Approved museum lease for Building No. 1081 (9-1)

Public Safety Committee

The committee will consider and refer to the Finance Committee a $1.8 million budget adjustment of Opioid Fund money for city expenditures. It will also review a resolution to demolish two dilapidated structures. The committee will recommend a five‑year lease of building No. 500 at the Roswell Air Center for the police department. Additionally, it will consider a purchase order of $265,988.60 for a brush truck and a budget adjustment to buy a Class A HME pumper for the fire department.

• $1.8 million budget adjustment of Opioid Fund money for city property, fixtures and related expenses
• Resolution requiring demolition of two dilapidated structures, with potential city lien costs of $3,000‑$30,000 per property
• Recommendation for a five‑year lease (Dec 1 2025‑Nov 30 2030) of building No. 500 at the Roswell Air Center for the police department
• Purchase order of $265,988.60 for one brush truck from 411 Equipment, LLC (CES Contract #2024-25-C115-ALL)
• Budget adjustment and authorization to purchase a Class A HME pumper for the Roswell Fire Department (Sourcewell #113021‑CSM)

The committee voted 5‑0 to reallocate $1.8 M from the Opioid Fund for city expenditures. It also approved sending a five‑year police lease at Roswell Air Center to the full council, and authorized purchase orders for a brush truck ($265,988.60) and demolition of two dilapidated structures. All motions passed unanimously by voice vote.

• Approved $1.8 M Opioid Fund budget adjustment (5‑0)
• Approved removal/demolition of two dilapidated structures, sent to Legal Committee (5‑0)
• Sent five‑year police lease at Roswell Air Center to full council for consideration (5‑0)
• Approved $265,988.60 purchase order for one Brush Truck from 411 Equipment, LLC (5‑0)
• Recommended budget adjustment to establish full FY25 EMS operating and personnel budget (5‑0)

Roswell Museum Board of Trustees

The Roswell Museum Board of Trustees will vote on routine items such as approving the agenda, the October 20 meeting minutes, and the 2026 meeting schedule. A key action item is the consideration of a loan of the sculpture Nesorian, restored by William Goodman, to Bone Springs Art Space during flood recovery. Several informational updates will be presented, including disaster recovery status, a recovery merchandise project, and updates on the Goddard Centennial and strategic plan.

• Consider approval of loan of the Nesorian sculpture by William Goodman to Bone Springs Art Space
• Consider approval of the 2026 Board of Trustees meeting schedule
• Disaster recovery status update (including FEMA, insurance reimbursement, and loan application)
• Recovery merchandise project update (ordering 500 tea towels for the “It’s Your Art” campaign)
• Updates on Goddard Centennial planning and Strategic Plan Working Group

Infrastructure Committee

The Roswell Infrastructure Committee will consider several project approvals, including a purchase order for two Toro Groundsmaster 4000-D mowers. It will also review the scope of work for the Children’s Garden/Jardín de Niños and a modular hold‑room facility at the Roswell Air Center. Additional items include a maintenance contract award to Abrahams Construction and setting dates for the 2026 committee meetings.

• Approve purchase order to Simpson Norton Corp for $193,082.60 for two Toro Groundsmaster 4000-D mowers (OMNIA Contract #2023261)
• Consider approval of scope of work for Children’s Garden/Jardín de Niños (estimated cost $346,555.50, funded by donations and gifts)
• Approve scope of work for RFP: Prefabricated Modular Hold Room Facility at Roswell Air Center
• Recommend award of ITB-26-005 Annual Maintenance Contract to Abrahams Construction
• Consider dates for the 2026 Infrastructure Committee meetings

The Infrastructure Committee unanimously approved the scope of work for the Children’s Garden, a $193,082.60 purchase order for two Toro Groundmaster 4000‑D mowers, and the scope of work for a prefabricated modular hold‑room facility at the Roswell Air Center. The committee also recommended awarding the annual maintenance contract to Abraham’s Construction and set the 2026 meeting dates. All actions passed by voice vote of 5‑0.

• Approved scope of work for Children’s Garden/Jardin de Niños (voice vote 5‑0)
• Approved $193,082.60 purchase order to Simpson Norton for two Toro mowers (voice vote 5‑0)
• Approved scope of work for prefabricated modular hold‑room facility at RIAC (voice vote 5‑0)
• Recommended award of ITB‑26‑005 annual maintenance contract to Abraham’s Construction (voice vote 5‑0)
• Approved 2026 Infrastructure Committee meeting dates (voice vote 5‑0)

Drought Contingency Task Force

The Roswell Drought Contingency Task Force will discuss updates to its Drought Contingency Plan and consider a Geohydrology Support Summary. A motion to accept the Geohydrology Support Summary was made by Aron Balok, seconded by Thomas E. Jennings, and passed by a 4‑0 voice vote. The meeting will also note a forthcoming Water Security Planning Act and set a date for the next session.

• Motion to accept the Geohydrology Support Summary (passed 4‑0)
• Review of Drought Contingency Plan updates (non‑action item)
• Notification of upcoming Water Security Planning Act
• Scheduling of the next meeting, including holiday availability
• Public participation notice and accessibility information

The agenda was approved by voice vote 4‑0. The minutes from the October 30, 2025 meeting were approved by voice vote 4‑0. The task force made changes and corrections to the Drought Contingency Plan and finalized its assignment. The Roswell Drought Contingency Task Force was declared disbanded.

• Agenda approved (voice vote 4-0)
• Minutes from Oct 30, 2025 approved (voice vote 4-0)
• Drought Contingency Plan revised and corrections made
• Task force assignment finalized
• Task force declared disbanded

City Council

The Roswell City Council will consider a series of consent agenda items, including a lease extension with First National Tower, Ltd. for space at 400 N. Pennsylvania Avenue. The council will vote on a $970,000 Emergency Operating Fund grant and a $960,055.12 purchase order for two Mini Rescue Pumpers, along with other contract awards. Public hearings will be held for three new Restaurant B liquor licenses and for an ordinance amendment on flood damage protection.

• Lease extension with First National Tower, Ltd. for 400 N. Pennsylvania Ave., rent $10,897 per month ($21,794 total) (Item 3)
• Budget adjustment to recognize a $970,000 grant and issue a $960,055.12 purchase order for two Mini Rescue Pumpers (Item 4)
• Budget adjustment of $123,270 for Paladin Drones software and equipment contract (Item 5)
• Award of $89,874.24 to Hubbard & Sons, Inc. for SWAT Warehouse renovation and covered parking structure (Item 7)
• Public hearing to vote on a Restaurant B license for Lemongrass Thai, LLC at 610 South Main Street (Item 19)

The council approved the meeting agenda and consent agenda unanimously. It adopted several budget adjustments, including a $970,000 grant and a $960,055.12 purchase order for two Mini Rescue Pumpers, a $123,270 contract for Paladin Drones, and a $26,000 police retention incentive. The council also awarded contracts for a SWAT warehouse renovation ($89,874.24) and an air‑center taxiway rehabilitation ($562,347.38), and enacted Ordinance 25-06 to amend flood‑damage protection regulations.

• Approved agenda (10-0)
• Approved consent agenda (10-0)
• Approved $970,000 grant and $960,055.12 purchase of two Mini Rescue Pumpers (voice vote unanimous)
• Approved $123,270 budget adjustment for Paladin Drones contract (voice vote unanimous)
• Approved $26,000 allocation for police civilian retention incentives (voice vote unanimous)
• Awarded $89,874.24 to Hubbard & Sons for SWAT Warehouse renovation (voice vote unanimous)
• Awarded $562,347.38 to Constructors, Inc. for Air Center Taxiway C rehabilitation (voice vote unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 25-06 amending flood‑damage protection code (10-0)

Airport Advisory Commission

The Airport Advisory Commission meeting scheduled for November 12, 2025, has been cancelled.

Finance Committee

The Roswell Finance Committee will consider multiple budget adjustments, including a $3,312,241 increase for the Isolation Gate Capital Project at the wastewater plant. It will also review a $970,000 emergency grant and a $960,055 purchase order for two Mini Rescue Pumpers for the Fire Department, and a $123,270 adjustment for Police Department Paladin Drones equipment. Additionally, the committee will consider creating the Roswell Flood Recovery Taskforce by adopting Resolution 25-XX.

• Approve $970,000 Emergency Operating Fund Grant and $960,055.12 purchase order to 411 Equipment, LLC for two Mini Rescue Pumpers (CES Contract #2024-24-C115-ALL).
• Approve $123,270 budget adjustment to fund Paladin Drones software and equipment for the Police Department.
• Approve $3,312,241 budget adjustment for the Isolation Gate Capital Project at the Wastewater Plant.
• Approve $89,874.24 award to Hubbard & Sons, Inc. for SWAT Warehouse renovation and covered parking structure.
• Approve $562,347.38 award to Constructors, Inc. for Roswell Air Center Taxiway C rehabilitation.

The committee adopted Resolution 25‑XX, establishing the Roswell Flood Recovery Taskforce. It approved a $970,000 grant and a $960,055.12 purchase for two Mini Rescue Pumpers, a $123,270 adjustment for the Paladin Drones contract, and a $2,000 retention incentive for 13 police civilian employees. Additional approvals included awards for a $89,874.24 SWAT Warehouse renovation, a $562,347.38 Air Center taxiway rehabilitation, and a contract for HVAC services at the Aquatic Facility. All motions passed unanimously (5‑0).

• Agenda approved (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 25-XX creating Flood Recovery Taskforce (5-0)
• Approved $970,000 grant and $960,055.12 purchase for Mini Rescue Pumpers (5-0)
• Approved $123,270 budget adjustment for Paladin Drones contract (5-0)
• Approved $2,000 retention incentive for 13 police civilian employees (5-0)
• Awarded $89,874.24 to Hubbard & Sons, Inc. for SWAT Warehouse renovation (5-0)
• Awarded $562,347.38 to Constructors, Inc. for Air Center Taxiway C rehabilitation (5-0)
• Awarded contract to Advanced Airflow Technology for Aquatic Facility HVAC services (5-0)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Roswell Planning & Zoning Commission will review a request for a Special Use Permit to allow a professional office in an existing building at 905 W 19th Street. The meeting will also include the approval of minutes from September 2, 2025.

• Review of Zoning Case SUP-25-0147 for Professional Office at 905 W 19th Street
• Approval of September 2, 2025 Planning & Zoning Commission minutes

The Planning & Zoning Commission approved its agenda by voice vote. Commissioners waived the reading of findings for case SUP-25-0147 and then approved the special use permit for a counseling practice at 905 W 19th St in the R‑3 district. Approval of the September 2, 2025 minutes was postponed; they will be presented at the December 9, 2025 meeting.

• Approved agenda (voice vote, 5‑0)
• Waived reading of findings for case SUP-25-0147 (5‑0)
• Approved special use permit SUP-25-0147 for 905 W 19th St (5‑0)
• Postponed approval of September 2, 2025 minutes; to be presented Dec 9

Drought Contingency Task Force

The Roswell Drought Contingency Task Force will present a Geohydrology Support Summary that explains water‑pumping needs based on the Palmer Drought Index. The agenda lists the Drought Contingency Plan and a holiday meeting as non‑action items, so no decisions will be made. A map of city well locations was shown, and the task force was notified of an upcoming Water Security Planning Act. No City Council quorum will be present, making the meeting informational only.

• Geohydrology Support Summary presentation (action item)
• Drought Contingency Plan listed as non‑action item
• Well locations map shown to task force
• Notice of upcoming Water Security Planning Act
• Holiday meeting scheduled (non‑action item)

The Drought Contingency Task Force approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the September 9 and October 14 meetings, each by a voice vote of 4‑0. A motion to accept the Geohydrology Support Summary was passed by a voice vote of 4‑0. The next meeting was set for November 13, 2025 at 1:30 P.M.

• Approved agenda (voice vote 4‑0)
• Approved September 9, 2025 minutes (voice vote 4‑0)
• Approved October 14, 2025 minutes (voice vote 4‑0)
• Accepted Geohydrology Support Summary (voice vote 4‑0)
• Scheduled next meeting for November 13, 2025 at 1:30 P.M.

City Council

The City Council will consider awarding a contract for RFP-26-001 regarding air service development for the Roswell Air Center (ROW). The goal is to secure scheduled passenger air service to support regional economic development.

• Consideration of award for RFP-26-001 Air Service Development for Roswell Air Center (ROW)

The council voted 8-0 to approve the award of RFP-26-001 Air Service Development to "Taxi, Kilo, Romeo, Oscar, Whiskey". A separate motion to enter closed session was approved by unanimous voice vote, but no further action or votes were taken during that session. The meeting adjourned at 2:41 p.m.

• Approved award of RFP-26-001 Air Service Development to "Taxi, Kilo, Romeo, Oscar, Whiskey" (8-0)
• Approved motion to enter closed session to discuss competitive seal proposals (unanimous voice vote)
• No action taken or votes recorded during closed session

Keep Roswell Beautiful Board

The Keep Roswell Beautiful Board will consider approval of the meeting agenda and the minutes from the June 30, 2025 meeting. The board will also hear a general discussion from the chair on the Keep Roswell Beautiful program and will accept public comments. No other actions or decisions are scheduled.

• Approve the October 27, 2025 board agenda
• Approve the minutes from the June 30, 2025 meeting
• Chair provides general discussion on Keep Roswell Beautiful
• Public comments from attendees
• Adjourn the meeting

The Keep Roswell Beautiful Board did not achieve a quorum, so no agenda, minutes, or public comments were considered. Consequently, no actions or votes were taken.

Legal Committee

The Legal Committee will review a contract for taxiway rehabilitation and a lease agreement for property on N. Pennsylvania Avenue. The body will also discuss the demolition of two dilapidated structures and a proposed IRB for solar development.

• Award for ITB-25-009: Roswell Air Center Taxiway C Rehabilitation Project to Constructors, Inc. for $562,347.38
• Resolution 25-XX for the removal or demolition of two dilapidated structures
• Ordinance 25-XX for the sale of Real Property
• Lease agreement with First National Tower, Ltd for property at 400 N. Pennsylvania Avenue
• RFP 26-002 for Design Professional Services for Flood-related projects (DR-4843NM)

The Legal Committee approved awarding the Roswell Air Center Taxiway C Rehabilitation contract to Constructors, Inc. for $562,347.38. It also approved a resolution to recommend demolition of two dilapidated structures, authorized advertising a flood‑design RFP, and approved a lease extension with First National Tower, Ltd. The ordinance to sell 212 E. 12th Street was tabled for the next meeting.

• Approved award of $562,347.38 for Taxiway C rehab (5-0)
• Approved recommendation to adopt Resolution for demolition of two structures (5-0)
• Approved advertising RFP 26-002 for flood‑related design services (5-0)
• Approved lease extension with First National Tower, Ltd. for Nov. 1‑30 2025 (5-0)
• Tabled Ordinance 25-XX for sale of 212 E. 12th St. to next meeting (5-0)

Roswell Public Library Board of Trustees

The Roswell Public Library Board approved the agenda and minutes, reviewed finances including $105,796.46 in 2022 General Obligation Bond funds, and discussed Library Park usage. The board voted unanimously to rename the outdoor early childhood play and learn area the “Children’s Garden” and noted that musical features for the garden have been ordered for $49,886.68, to be paid by the Roswell Library Foundation. The board also reported upcoming steps to present final plans to the Infrastructure Committee, Finance Committee, and City Council later in the year.

• Renamed the outdoor early childhood play and learn area to “Children’s Garden” (motion passed 6‑0)
• Musical features for the Children’s Garden ordered at a cost of $49,886.68, funded by the Roswell Library Foundation
• Discussed purpose and policy for Library Park (no decision taken)
• 2022 General Obligation Bond Funds total $105,796.46, earmarked for shelves, chairs, computers, and other projects
• Received an anonymous donation of $4,000

The board approved the meeting agenda and the September 25 minutes by unanimous voice votes. A motion to start the process of selling Library Park, with proceeds earmarked for a $100,000 mobile library van, was also passed unanimously. No public participation was recorded on agenda items.

• Approved agenda (3-0 voice vote)
• Approved September 25 minutes (3-0 voice vote)
• Approved motion to begin Library Park sale process (4-0 voice vote)

Cemetery Board

The South Park Cemetery Board will approve the meeting agenda and the September 16 minutes. It will hear non‑action reports, including the sexton’s burial services report, the bookkeeper’s activity report, and updates on the columbarium at South Park Cemetery and the committal shelter addition at General Douglas McBride Veterans Cemetery. No decisions or votes on these projects are scheduled.

• Sexton's Report on burial services for August
• Bookkeeper’s Report on August activity
• Update on columbarium construction at South Park Cemetery
• Update on committal shelter addition at General Douglas McBride Veterans Cemetery

The board voted 3-0 to approve the agenda for the October 21, 2025 meeting. It also voted 3-0 to approve the minutes from the September 16, 2025 meeting. No other motions were taken; the board received reports on burials, lot sales, and ongoing projects.

• Approved agenda (3-0)
• Approved September 16, 2025 minutes (3-0)

Occupancy Tax Board

The Occupancy Tax Board meeting scheduled for October 21, 2025, has been canceled. No other business is listed.

Roswell Museum Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will review updates on disaster recovery, temporary relocation, and the status of the museum's fine art collection. The body will also discuss the Goddard Centennial and updates to the museum's Strategic Plan.

• Disaster recovery status and temporary move update
• Recovery merchandise project update
• Museum Day Roswell overview and volunteer needs
• Discussion of Goddard Centennial for Programming Working Group
• Discussion of Strategic Plan update for Strategic Plan Working Group

The trustees approved the meeting agenda by a voice vote of 8‑0. They also approved the minutes from the August 18, 2025 meeting with the same 8‑0 vote. The board then adjourned the session, again by an 8‑0 voice vote.

• Approved agenda (8-0 voice vote)
• Approved August 18, 2025 meeting minutes (8-0 voice vote)
• Adjourned meeting (8-0 voice vote)

Infrastructure Committee

The Roswell Infrastructure Committee will approve the September 15 minutes and consider three major action items: a $920,158 purchase of two Battle Sideloader trucks from Bond Equipment via Sourcewell Contract #032824-CRN; a recommendation to proceed with design and construction of a South Sunset Road Diet; and approval of the award for HVAC, dehumidification and related services at the Aquatic Facility to Advanced Airflow Technology. The meeting will also include departmental reports from facilities, streets, solid waste, and other city services.

• Purchase of two Battle Sideloader trucks for $920,158 (one $453,371 and one $466,787) from Bond Equipment, Sourcewell Contract #032824-CRN.
• Recommendation to proceed with South Sunset Road Diet design and construction (estimated $58,000 for striping, with $150,000 budgeted for pavement markings).
• Consider approval of award ITB-26-004 for diagnostic, service, and replacement of heating, air‑conditioning and dehumidification systems at the Aquatic Facility to Advanced Airflow Technology.
• Approval of the Infrastructure Committee minutes from the September 15, 2025 meeting.

The committee approved its agenda and the September 15 minutes by unanimous voice votes. It voted 3-2 to recommend that the South Sunset Road Diet design and construction be forwarded to the Finance Committee. It also unanimously recommended approval of the award for ITB-26-004 to replace heating, air‑conditioning and dehumidification systems at the Aquatic Facility, sending the recommendation to the Finance and Legal Committees and the City Council.

• Approved agenda (5-0 voice vote)
• Approved September 15 minutes (5-0 voice vote)
• Recommended South Sunset Road Diet design and construction to Finance Committee (3-2 voice vote)
• Recommended approval of ITB-26-004 award for Aquatic Facility systems to Finance, Legal Committees and City Council (5-0 voice vote)
• Considered purchase of two Battle Sideloader trucks – no action taken

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Roswell Parks & Recreation Commission meeting on October 15, 2025 will consider approval of the minutes from the August 20, September 3, and September 17, 2025 meetings. The agenda also includes a non‑action report on Parks & Recreation department activities and a public comments segment. No other decisions or proposals are listed.

• Approve minutes of August 20, 2025 meeting
• Approve minutes of September 3, 2025 meeting
• Approve minutes of September 17, 2025 meeting
• Report on Parks & Recreation Departments (non‑action)
• Public comments

The Parks & Recreation Commission adopted the meeting agenda by a 4-0 voice vote. It also approved the minutes from the August 20, September 3, and September 17, 2025 meetings, each by a unanimous 4-0 voice vote. No other actions were taken.

• Approved agenda (4-0 voice vote)
• Approved minutes of August 20, 2025 (4-0 voice vote)
• Approved minutes of September 3, 2025 (4-0 voice vote)
• Approved minutes of September 17, 2025 (4-0 voice vote)

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee will first approve minutes from its August meeting. It will then consider Resolution 25-XX, which orders the removal of two dilapidated structures deemed a public nuisance. The committee will also review funding actions: a $2,000 retention bonus for 13 non‑union police civilian employees, a $123,270 budget adjustment for Paladin Drones software and equipment, and an $89,874.24 award to Hubbard & Sons for SWAT warehouse renovation. Monthly department reports will be presented for discussion.

• Resolution 25-XX: order demolition of two dilapidated structures
• Reallocation of Police Department SRO funds for 13 civilian employee retention bonuses ($2,000 each)
• Budget adjustment of $123,270 for Paladin Drones software and equipment contract
• Award of $89,874.24 to Hubbard & Sons for SWAT Warehouse renovation and covered parking
• Approval of minutes from the August 19, 2025 Public Safety Committee meeting

The Public Safety Committee approved several items, including a $123,270 budget adjustment for Paladin Drones software and equipment, and an $89,874.24 award to Hubbard & Sons for a SWAT warehouse renovation and covered parking structure. It also approved a $2,000 retention bonus for non‑union civilian RPD employees, a resolution to remove two dilapidated structures, and placed the agenda, minutes, and those items on the consent agenda.

• Approved agenda (voice vote 3-0)
• Approved minutes from Aug 19, 2025 meeting (voice vote 3-0)
• Approved Resolution 25-XX to remove two dilapidated structures (voice vote 3-0)
• Approved $2,000 retention bonus for non‑union civilian RPD employees (voice vote 4-0)
• Approved $123,270 budget adjustment for Paladin Drones software and equipment (voice vote 4-0)
• Approved $89,874.24 award to Hubbard & Sons for SWAT Warehouse renovation and covered parking (voice vote 4-0)

Drought Contingency Task Force

The Drought Contingency Task Force will meet to discuss geohydrology support and update the drought contingency plan. The meeting will be held at Roswell City Hall on October 14, 2025.

• Approval of September 9, 2025 minutes
• Discussion of geohydrology support and data
• Review of drought contingency plan updates
• Next meeting scheduled for October 14, 2025

The Drought Contingency Task Force met on October 14, 2025 at Roswell City Hall. The meeting was called to order but no discussion occurred because a quorum was not present. Consequently, no actions were approved, denied, or tabled.

City Council

The Roswell City Council will consider approving the scope of work for a request for proposals to develop scheduled passenger service at the Roswell Air Center. The proposal seeks to use funding from the Small Community Air Service Development Program federal grant and the State of New Mexico Rural Air Service Enhancement Grant Program, and calls for airlines with 50‑ to 100‑seat aircraft to provide at least 14 weekly round‑trips, including a possible United Airlines codeshare. The council will also hear an RFP for PFAS legal services. Staff recommends proceeding with the air service scope as presented.

• Approval of Scope of Work for RFP: Air Service Development for Roswell Air Center
• RFP for PFAS Legal Services (Yntema)
• Funding from SCASDP federal grant and RASEGP state grant

The council approved the meeting agenda unanimously (10‑0). It then approved the Scope of Work for the Air Service Development RFP for the Roswell Air Center, also unanimously (10‑0). Finally, the council approved the PFAS Legal Services Agreement with a vote of 9‑0, with Councilor Cortez abstaining. The meeting adjourned at 6:18 p.m.

• Approved agenda (10-0)
• Approved Scope of Work for Air Service Development RFP (10-0)
• Approved PFAS Legal Services Agreement (9-0, 1 abstention)

Legal Committee

The Roswell Legal Committee will consider approving the Scope of Work for a Request for Proposals (RFP) to secure scheduled passenger air service at the Roswell Air Center. The committee will also review an RFP for PFAS legal services. The air service RFP seeks a provider for 50 to 100-seat jets with at least 14 weekly round-trips to Denver, funded by federal and state grants.

• Approval of Scope of Work for RFP: Air Service Development for Roswell Air Center
• RFP: PFAS Legal Services
• City seeks 50-100 seat jet aircraft with 14 weekly round-trips to Denver
• Service to be funded by SCASDP federal grant and RASEGP state grant
• Proposals must include United Airlines codeshare agreement

The committee approved the meeting agenda by voice vote (5-0). It then approved the Scope of Work for the Air Service Development RFP for the Roswell Air Center, also by voice vote (5-0). Finally, the committee approved the PFAS Legal Services RFP, with a voice vote of 4-0 after Vice Chair Cortez recused himself.

• Approved agenda (5-0 voice vote)
• Approved Scope of Work for Air Service Development RFP (5-0 voice vote)
• Approved PFAS Legal Services RFP (4-0 voice vote, Vice Chair recused)

City Council

The Roswell City Council will vote on a consent agenda that includes several routine items, a budget adjustment of $1,468,846 for landfill and collection services, and multiple lease agreements for the Roswell Air Center. The council will also consider resolutions on weed cleanup, a property condemnation, and participation in a state transportation fund, as well as procurement contracts for the National Champion Air Races. A public hearing will be held on a condemnation request for a property at 603 W. Van Buren.

• Approve budget adjustment of $399,488 to the landfill and $1,069,358 to collections (total $1,468,846)
• Approve 5‑year lease for Bravo‑3 Holdings, LLC of Bunker No. 1143 at the Roswell Air Center (Aug 1 2025–Jul 31 2030)
• Approve 1‑year lease for FEMA of Building 611 at the Roswell Air Center (Aug 10 2025–Jul 31 2026)
• Approve 10‑year lease for Cavu, Aerospace, Inc. of Hangar No. 84 at the Roswell Air Center (Oct 1 2025–Sep 30 2035)
• Ratify PO #22600879 to Desert West Enterprises for $171,992.72 to pave entry drop‑off and walkway for the National Champion Air Races

At the October 9, 2025 regular meeting, the Roswell City Council approved the agenda and consent agenda unanimously, adopted several lease agreements for the Roswell Air Center, and approved a $1.47 million capital‑projects budget adjustment. The council also voted 9‑0 to uphold the condemnation of the property at 603 W. Van Buren and approved a professional‑services contract with True Business Solutions by a 7‑2 vote.

• Approved agenda with motion to move Item #26 before #18 (9-0)
• Approved consent agenda with motion to move Item #16 before #28 (9-0)
• Approved lease for Bravo-3 Holdings, LLC, Bunker No. 1143 (5‑year) (9-0)
• Approved lease for New Mexico Historical Air Museum, AOA Land Parcel (3‑year) (9-0)
• Upheld condemnation of 603 W. Van Buren property (9-0)
• Approved professional services contract with True Business Solutions (7-2)
• Approved capital‑projects budget adjustment $1,468,846 (Landfill $399,488; Collections $1,069,358) (9-0)
• Approved ITB-25-012 award to Acushnet Company and BSN Sports, LLC (9-0)

Airport Advisory Commission

The Roswell Airport Advisory Commission will review operational, flight and property reports and receive updates on numerous construction projects at the airport. Topics include lighting and electrical vault bidding, taxiway and apron rehabilitation, flood‑damage repairs, and a new access‑control security system slated for completion by August 27, 2025. The commission will also discuss the NCAR air‑races preparations and a temporary museum display. No formal actions or votes are scheduled in this meeting.

• Airport security access‑control system upgrade, completion targeted for Aug 27 2025
• Taxiway C Extension paving to begin next week, finish late Sep/early Oct
• SE Waterline sewer contract awarded; project 60% complete, full utility expected early 2026
• 2024 flood‑damage repairs 95% complete, pending FEMA reimbursement
• Grandstand construction: temporary grandstands secured for air races; FAA gave verbal approval for permanent location

The Airport Advisory Commission approved the meeting agenda by a 5-0 voice vote and approved the August 5, 2025 minutes by a 5-0 voice vote. The commission then adjourned the meeting by a 3-0 voice vote. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved agenda (5-0 voice vote)
• Approved August 5, 2025 minutes (5-0 voice vote)
• Adjourned meeting (3-0 voice vote)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission meeting scheduled for October 7, 2025, has been cancelled. No business will be conducted.

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will discuss budget planning and several purchase order ratifications. Key items include a state-funded road project and funding requests for local events and collections storage.

• Pavement maintenance and re-striping of Second Street from Sunset Rd. to east City limits ($1,520,000 total; $76,000 city match)
• Ratification of J&G Electric purchase orders for National Championship Air Races power ($77,321.86 and $252,442.57)
• Ratification of Desert West Enterprises purchase order for Air Races paving ($171,992.72)
• Budget adjustments for collections storage and staff ($127,934.00 and $108,066.38)
• Budget adjustment for conservation of stone and metal items by The Conservation Center ($20,970)

The committee adopted Resolution 25-XX to join the Transportation Project Fund for pavement maintenance and re‑striping of Second Street from Sunset Road to the east city limits, passing 5‑0. It ratified three purchase orders for the National Championship Air Races: $77,321.86 for boring services, $252,442.57 for electrical equipment, and $171,992.72 for paving the entry drop‑off, each passing 3‑2. The committee also approved a $20,970 budget adjustment for stone and metal conservation at the museum, passing 5‑0.

• Adopted Resolution 25-XX for Transportation Project Fund pavement work on Second Street (5-0)
• Ratified PO #22601020 to J&G Electric for $77,321.86 boring services (3-2)
• Ratified PO #22600829 to J&G Electric for $252,442.57 electrical equipment (3-2)
• Ratified PO #22600879 to Desert West Enterprises for $171,992.72 entry‑drop paving (3-2)
• Approved $20,970 budget adjustment for Conservation Center stone/metal conservation (5-0)

Pecos Valley Regional Communications Center Board

The board will vote to select its 2026 chair. It will receive updates on radio services, IT equipment, operations staffing, and the dispatch remodeling project. Agenda and minutes from prior meetings will be approved.

• Vote for 2026 Board Chair
• Radio Services Update – Code 3 Services Mind Share Project
• IT Update – ProSuite equipment on hold
• PVRCC Operations Report – 9 vacancies, 6 dispatch positions
• Dispatch Remodeling Project Update – generator expected, move‑in by year‑end

The board voted by voice to elect Lance Bateman as the 2026 Board Chair. The agenda and minutes approvals were not recorded due to an oversight, so their outcomes are unknown. No other substantive actions were taken. The meeting adjourned at 1:52 p.m.

• Elected Lance Bateman as 2026 Board Chair (voice vote)

Keep Roswell Beautiful Board

The Keep Roswell Beautiful Board meeting set for September 29, 2025 was cancelled. No agenda items were considered. The next meeting is scheduled for October 27, 2025.

Legal Committee

The Roswell Legal Committee will review regular reports from Community Development, Safety, and Human Resources. It will consider an ordinance to advertise a public hearing on flood‑damage protection and a resolution to require demolition of a dilapidated structure. The committee will also recommend approvals for multiple leases at the Roswell Air Center, a professional‑services internal‑audit contract, and a multi‑source award for golf merchandise.

• Approve 10-year lease of Hangar No. 84 to Cavu, Aerospace, Inc. (Oct 1 2025‑Sept 30 2035) at Roswell Air Center
• Approve 5-year lease of Bunker No. 1143 to Bravo-3 Holdings, LLC (Aug 1 2025‑July 31 2030) at Roswell Air Center
• Approve 3-year lease of AOA Land Parcel to New Mexico Historical Air Museum (Oct 1 2025‑Sept 30 2028) at Roswell Air Center
• Approve 1-year lease amendment for FEMA (Aug 10 2025‑July 31 2026) at Roswell Air Center
• Approve professional services contract with True Business Solutions for internal audit services

The committee approved the agenda by voice vote (4-0). It then moved to recommend advertising a public hearing for Ordinance 25-XX to update the flood damage protection code. The committee also approved a resolution to require demolition of a dilapidated structure, a multi‑source award for golf merchandise (ITB‑25‑012), a contract for internal audit services with True Business Solutions, LLC, and several lease agreements for Roswell Air Center facilities, all by voice vote (4-0).

• Approved recommendation to advertise public hearing on Ordinance 25-XX (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 25-XX requiring demolition of one dilapidated structure (4-0)
• Approved ITB‑25‑012 multi‑source award to Acushnet Company and BSN Sports, LLC (4-0)
• Approved contract with True Business Solutions, LLC for internal audit services (4-0)
• Approved 10‑year lease of Hangar No. 84 to Cavu Aerospace, Inc. (4-0)
• Approved 5‑year lease of Bunker No. 1143 to Bravo‑3 Holdings, LLC (4-0)
• Approved 3‑year lease of AOA Land Parcel to New Mexico Historical Air Museum (4-0)
• Approved 1‑year lease amendment for FEMA at Roswell Air Center (4-0)

Roswell Public Library Board of Trustees

The Roswell Public Library Board will discuss using the remaining $105,796.46 from the 2022 General Obligation Bond funds for an Outdoor Early Childhood Play and Learn Area. Members will review design items from Percussion Play, mechanical plans for lighting, water, electrical outlets and security, and a forthcoming survey. The meeting also includes routine approvals of the agenda, minutes, and library staff reports.

• Consider approval of $105,796.46 2022 bond funds for the Outdoor Early Childhood Play and Learn Area
• Finalize design items created by Percussion Play for the play area
• Determine mechanical plans for lighting, water, electrical outlets, and security
• Plan a community survey to be conducted in 3‑4 weeks
• Library staff reports on summer reading program, kindergarten bags, and recent community programs

The board voted to rename the outdoor early childhood play and learn area to “Children’s Garden” (6‑0). The agenda and the minutes from the April 24, 2025 meeting were each approved unanimously (4‑0). No other actions were taken on the play area plans.

• Renamed outdoor early childhood play and learn area to “Children’s Garden” (6-0)
• Approved agenda for September 25, 2025 meeting (4-0)
• Approved minutes of April 24, 2025 meeting (4-0)
• Discussed outdoor early childhood play area plans, no action taken

Commission on Aging

The Roswell Commission on Aging will approve its agenda and the minutes from the July 17 meeting. Members will hear from Joann Palomino of the New Mexico Department of Health. The commission will discuss ideas for the October and November Senior Tips. The meeting also includes a welcome for a new commission member.

• Approve agenda for September 18, 2025 meeting
• Approve minutes from July 17, 2025 meeting
• Guest speaker Joann Palomino, NM Department of Health
• Discuss ideas for October Senior Tips
• Discuss ideas for November Senior Tips

The Roswell Commission on Aging unanimously approved the September 18 agenda and the July 17 meeting minutes. Members also approved the senior‑tip themes, selecting scam awareness for October and holiday‑grief guidance for November. All motions passed by a 5‑0 voice vote.

• Approved September 18 agenda (5-0)
• Approved July 17, 2025 minutes (5-0)
• Approved October senior tip on scam awareness (5-0)
• Approved November senior tip on holiday grief (5-0)

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Roswell Parks & Recreation Commission will discuss using approved markings and signage for bike lanes. The commission will also receive reports on department activities, including cemetery construction and golf course operations. Public comments will be heard on park maintenance and zoo programming.

• Discuss & consider using approved markings and signage for bike lanes (Action Item)
• Report on Parks & Recreation Departments, including cemetery columbarium construction and golf course financial results (Non‑Action Item)
• Public comments on Wool Bowl Dog Park maintenance issues and a free zoo camp program

The Parks & Recreation Commission could not conduct business because a quorum was not present. No agenda items, minutes, or other actions were approved or discussed. The meeting was dismissed without adjournment.

Cemetery Board

The Cemetery Board will discuss several operational reports, including burial services, financial activity, and construction updates. The board will hear about the columbarium project at South Park Cemetery, the committal shelter addition at General Douglas McBride Veterans Cemetery, and progress on an irrigation loop. No formal actions or votes are scheduled; the meeting is primarily informational.

• Columbarium construction at South Park Cemetery scheduled to start Aug 4, 2025
• Committal shelter addition: sidewalk completed, remaining work on roof and electrical
• Irrigation project: water department reports loop formation about 50% complete
• Bookkeeper report: $35,300 revenue from lot sales, pay‑offs, and a contract for July
• Sexton’s report: 30 burials performed in July at South Park and General Douglas McBride cemeteries

The board voted 3-0 to approve the agenda for the September 16, 2025 meeting. It also voted 3-0 to approve the minutes from the August 19, 2025 meeting. No other actions were decided.

• Approved agenda (3-0)
• Approved August 19 minutes (3-0)

Occupancy Tax Board

The Roswell Occupancy Tax Board meeting scheduled for September 16, 2025 was canceled. No agenda items will be discussed or decided at this meeting. The board will reconvene on October 21, 2025.

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee meeting scheduled for September 16, 2025, has been cancelled. No items were decided or discussed.

Roswell Museum Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will decide on the acquisition of one Ted Kuykendall artwork and the deaccession of three pieces, including one damaged by a 2024 flood. The board will also consider establishing a Strategic Plan Working Group and a replacement workshop for the 2023-2028 Strategic Plan.

• Acquisition of 1 artwork by Ted Kuykendall donated by Reverdy and Jenny Johnson
• Deaccession of Edward Chávez's 'The Ancient City' (damaged in October 2024 flood)
• Deaccession of two artworks by Ted Kuykendall: 'Untitled' (1986.028.0001) and 'Untitled' (1992.010.0001)
• Approval of a Board of Trustees Strategic Plan Workshop
• Approval for a Strategic Plan Working Group

The Roswell Museum Board of Trustees approved the acquisition of one artwork by Ted Kuykendall donated by Reverdy and Jenny Johnson. It also approved the deaccession of two artworks: Edward Chávez’s "The Ancient City (1954.007.0001)" and Ted Kuykendall’s "Untitled (1986.028.0001)". Additionally, the board approved a Strategic Plan Workshop to replace the 2023‑2028 plan and created a Strategic Plan Working Group. All actions were adopted by unanimous voice votes.

• Approved acquisition of one Ted Kuykendall artwork (donated by Reverdy and Jenny Johnson) – vote 6-0
• Approved deaccession of Edward Chávez’s "The Ancient City (1954.007.0001)" – vote 6-0
• Approved deaccession of Ted Kuykendall’s "Untitled (1986.028.0001)" – vote 7-0
• Approved Board of Trustees Strategic Plan Workshop to replace 2023‑2028 plan – vote 7-0
• Approved formation of Strategic Plan Working Group – vote 7-0
• Approved agenda – vote 6-0
• Approved August 18, 2025 meeting minutes – vote 6-0
• Adjourned meeting – vote 6-0

Infrastructure Committee

The Roswell Infrastructure Committee will approve minutes from the August 18 meeting and consider Resolution 25‑XX to join the New Mexico Transportation Project Fund for a $1,520,000 pavement and re‑striping project on Second Street, with a city match of $76,000. The committee will also review four FY 26 purchase‑order requests for micro‑surfacing, hot‑recycle, Nova Chip pavement maintenance and the replacement of the RIAC Lift Station, totaling over $5 million. Additional agenda items include discussions on BNSF railroad crossings, a possible South Sunset road diet, and updates on Fleetio and various city department reports.

• Resolution 25‑XX: participation in Transportation Project Fund for Second Street pavement maintenance ($1,520,000 total, $76,000 city match)
• PO requisition FY 26 Micro‑Surfacing Pavement Maintenance up to $712,746.68 to IPR Inc.
• PO requisition FY 26 Hot Recycle Pavement Maintenance up to $1,200,000 to Dustrol Inc.
• PO requisition FY 26 Nova Chip Pavement Maintenance up to $266,221.82 to Brasier Asphalt Inc.
• Ratification of PO #22600754 for RIAC Lift Station replacement to J&H Services for $3,003,307.48

The Infrastructure Committee approved the September 15 agenda and the August 18 minutes by unanimous voice vote. It recommended that the city participate in the Transportation Project Fund Program for pavement maintenance and re‑striping of Second Street from Sunset Rd. to the east city limits, sending the recommendation to the Finance Committee. The committee also recommended awarding ITB‑25‑012 Golf Merchandise to both BSN Sports, LLC and Acushnet Co., sending the award to the Legal Committee. All motions passed with a 5‑0 voice vote.

• Approved agenda (5-0 voice vote)
• Approved August 18 minutes (5-0 voice vote)
• Recommended Resolution 25-XX for Transportation Project Fund participation, to be sent to Finance Committee (5-0 voice vote)
• Recommended award of ITB-25-012 Golf Merchandise to BSN Sports, LLC and Acushnet Co., to Legal Committee (5-0 voice vote)

City Council

At its regular meeting, the Roswell City Council will vote on a consent agenda that includes several FY 26 purchase orders, the largest being a $1,200,000 contract with Dustrol Inc. for hot‑recycle pavement maintenance. The council will also approve a $201,343.14 contract with OpenGov for budgeting and grants‑management software, and a lease for properties at 400‑402‑404 West 2nd Street and 106 N Kentucky. Additionally, a public hearing will be held on Ordinance 25‑05 to amend the city auditor appointment provisions.

• Approval of $1,200,000 PO to Dustrol Inc. for FY 26 Hot Recycle Pavement Maintenance
• Approval of $712,746.68 PO to IPR Inc. for FY 26 Micro‑Surfacing Pavement Maintenance
• Approval of $201,343.14 contract with OpenGov for budgeting and grants‑management software
• Approval of lease agreement with P.T. Productions, Inc. for 400‑402‑404 West 2nd Street and 106 N Kentucky
• Public hearing on Ordinance 25‑05 to amend Chapter 2 of the Roswell City Code regarding city auditor appointment

The council approved its agenda and consent agenda unanimously (10‑0). It authorized several purchase orders for pavement maintenance, a monument sign, dispatch services, a budgeting software contract, a lease for downtown properties, and three resolutions on weed cleanup, demolition of dilapidated structures, and a FY26 budget adjustment. The council also approved a public hearing on Ordinance 25‑05 (9‑1) and entered a closed session with no vote.

• Agenda approved (10‑0)
• Consent agenda approved (10‑0), including PO for micro‑surfacing up to $712,746.68 to IPR Inc.
• Consent agenda approved (10‑0), including PO for hot‑recycle pavement up to $1,200,000 to Dustrol Inc.
• Consent agenda approved (10‑0), including PO for Nova Chip pavement up to $266,221.82 to Brasier Asphalt Inc.
• Consent agenda approved (10‑0), including $201,343.14 contract with OpenGov for budgeting software
• Consent agenda approved (10‑0), including lease agreement with P.T. Productions for 400‑404 West 2nd St and 106 N Kentucky
• Resolution 25‑45 (weed cleanup) approved (10‑0)
• Public hearing on Ordinance 25‑05 approved (9‑1)

Drought Contingency Task Force

The Roswell Drought Contingency Task Force will hold an informational meeting with no council debate or formal action. Members will review three non‑action items: geohydrology support, completion of the drought plan, and a request from Thomas Jennings regarding well locations. The meeting is for presentation and discussion only.

• Geohydrology Support – presentation on Palmer Drought Index data
• Drought Plan Completion – status update
• Well Locations – Thomas Jennings request
• No formal action or council debate will be taken
• Public notice provided per NMSA 1978 sections 10‑15‑1 to 10‑15‑4

The Drought Contingency Task Force approved the meeting agenda by a voice vote of 4‑0 and approved the July 8, 2025 minutes by a voice vote of 4‑0. No other decisions, approvals, or denials were recorded; the meeting consisted of presentations and informational updates.

• Approved agenda (voice vote 4-0)
• Approved July 8, 2025 minutes (voice vote 4-0)

Finance Committee

The Roswell Finance Committee will decide on budget adjustments totaling $1.47 million for landfill and collections capital projects, plus up to $2.3 million in new purchase orders for pavement maintenance, IT services, and equipment. The meeting will also discuss leases, lodgers’ tax sponsorships, and software contracts.

• $1,069,358 budget adjustment for Collections (2 new side-load trucks, roll-off containers)
• $399,488 budget adjustment for Landfill (HVAC replacement, grader rebuild)
• PO up to $1,200,000 to Dustrol Inc. for Hot Recycle Pavement Maintenance
• PO up to $712,746.68 to IPR Inc. for Micro-Surfacing Pavement Maintenance
• Lease agreement for 400-402-404 West 2nd St and 106 N Kentucky, Roswell

The Finance Committee approved a lease with P.T. Productions for community‑development offices, creating a $72,400 yearly rent saving. It also ratified a $75,690.12 purchase order for the National Champion Air Races monument sign and approved a multi‑source award for custom welding services. Several pavement‑maintenance purchase orders were approved, while a $1,468,846 budget adjustment for the landfill and collections was tabled.

• Approved lease with P.T. Productions for community‑development offices (5‑0)
• Ratified PO #22600725 to Holloway Construction for monument entry sign, $75,690.12 (4‑1)
• Approved multi‑source award ITB‑26‑002 for custom welding services (5‑0)
• Approved PO for FY26 micro‑surfacing pavement maintenance, up to $712,746.68 (5‑0)
• Approved budget adjustment and PO $60,345 for conservation of stone and metal items (5‑0)
• Approved PO for FY26 hot‑recycle pavement maintenance, up to $1,200,000 (5‑0)
• Approved PO for FY26 Nova Chip pavement maintenance, up to $266,221.82 (5‑0)
• Tabled $1,468,846 budget adjustment for landfill and collections (unanimous)

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Parks & Recreation Commission will meet to discuss the bike and road master plan. The body intends to establish a marking system for existing roadways with City Engineer James MacCornack.

• Discussion of bike and road master plan
• Establishment of marking system for existing roadways

The Parks & Recreation Commission unanimously approved the meeting agenda (5‑0). It also voted unanimously (5‑0) to move forward with identifying and using approved markings to designate bike lanes and trails. No other substantive motions were decided.

• Approved agenda (5-0 voice vote)
• Approved use of approved markings for bike lanes (5-0 voice vote)

Airport Advisory Commission

The regularly scheduled Airport Advisory Commission meeting for September 2, 2025, has been canceled. The next meeting is scheduled for October 7, 2025.

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Roswell Planning & Zoning Commission will review a request to approve a variance for a carport at 1309 W Bonita Drive in the R-1 zoning district. The meeting will also include procedural items such as approving the agenda and minutes, and public comments.

• VAR-25-0117: Variance to front yard setback for carport at 1309 W Bonita Drive (R-1 Zoning District)
• Approval of agenda and minutes from previous meetings
• Public comments and announcements

The Planning & Zoning Commission approved the September 2 agenda by voice vote 4‑0. A motion to approve Variance VAR‑25‑0117 for a carport at 1309 W Bonita Drive failed with a 2‑2 vote. Approval of the July 1 minutes was postponed because a quorum of the July meeting members was not present.

• Approved agenda (voice vote 4-0)
• Variance VAR-25-0117 denied (vote 2-2)
• July 1 minutes approval postponed (no quorum)

Keep Roswell Beautiful Board

The Keep Roswell Beautiful Board meeting scheduled for August 25, 2025, has been cancelled.

City Council

The Roswell City Council will hold a special meeting to decide two items: ratify a $3,003,307.48 purchase order to J&H Services for replacing the RIAC Lift Station on Hobson Road, and authorize advertising for a public hearing on Ordinance 25-05 to amend city code so the city auditor may be a contracted firm rather than only an employee.

• Ordinance 25-05: proposed amendment to allow contracted city auditor (not just employee)
• Ratify PO 22600754 to J&H Services for RIAC Lift Station replacement on Hobson Road for $3,003,307.48 including GRT

The City Council voted 7-0 to authorize advertising for a public hearing on the amended Ordinance 25-05 concerning the City Auditor appointment. The Council also voted 7-0 to ratify Purchase Order 22600754, awarding J&H Services a contract of $3,003,307.48 to replace the RIAC Lift Station. Both actions were approved while three council members were absent.

• Approved advertising for public hearing on amended Ordinance 25-05 (7-0)
• Ratified PO 22600754 to J&H Services for RIAC Lift Station replacement, $3,003,307.48 (7-0)
• Approved agenda for the special meeting (unanimous voice vote)

Legal Committee

The Legal Committee will discuss the Zoning Ordinance and review several contracts and lease agreements. The body is also considering a resolution to remove eight dilapidated structures and an ordinance regarding the City Auditor appointment.

• Resolution 25-XX to require the removal or demolition of eight dilapidated structures
• Contract with OpenGov for Budgeting and Grants Management Software
• Lease Agreement with P.T. Productions, Inc. for 400-402-404 West 2nd Street and 106 N Kentucky
• Professional services contract with True Business Solutions LLC for internal audit services
• Ordinance 25-XX amending City Code regarding City Auditor Appointment

The committee voted 5-0 to enter a contract with OpenGov for budgeting and grants management software. It also approved a resolution to require demolition of eight dilapidated structures and amended the City Auditor appointment ordinance. Additional actions included tabling a contract with True Business Solutions, approving a lease for office space, and authorizing other procurement recommendations.

• Approved contract with OpenGov for budgeting and grants software (5-0)
• Recommended adoption of Resolution 25-XX to require demolition of eight dilapidated structures (5-0)
• Approved amendment to City Auditor appointment ordinance (5-0)
• Approved recommendation to advertise public hearing on Ordinance 25-XX (5-0)
• Tabled recommendation to approve professional services contract with True Business Solutions, LLC (5-0)
• Approved recommendation to send Commercial Operation Application for Roswell Air Center to City Council (5-0)
• Approved award of ITB-26-002 Custom Welding & Fabrication Services as multi-source award to Finance Committee (5-0)
• Approved lease agreement with P.T. Production, Inc. for office space at 400-402-404 West 2nd St and 106 N. Kentucky (5-0)

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Roswell Parks & Recreation Commission will meet to approve minutes and discuss a campaign to inform residents about bike lanes. No ordinances, contracts, or fee changes are on the agenda.

• Discuss & consider a campaign to inform citizens of bike lanes

The commission unanimously approved the agenda (6‑0) and the minutes from June 18 and July 16, 2025 (each 6‑0). Members agreed to hold a special meeting with City Engineer James MacCornack on September 3, 2025 to discuss the bike and road master plan. Public comments were received about Wool Bowl Dog Park maintenance and a zoo education program.

• Approved agenda (voice vote 6-0)
• Approved June 18, 2025 minutes (voice vote 6-0)
• Approved July 16, 2025 minutes (voice vote 6-0)
• Agreed to hold special meeting on bike and road master plan with City Engineer Sep 3, 2025

Cemetery Board

The Roswell Cemetery Board will meet to approve the August 19 agenda and July 15 minutes, receive routine reports on burials, lot sales, and irrigation work, and hear updates on the columbarium and veterans cemetery committal shelter addition. No major decisions are scheduled.

• Approval of July 15, 2025 meeting minutes
• Sexton’s Report on 55 burials (May–June 2025)
• Bookkeeper’s Report: $25,440 (May) and $26,035 (June) revenue
• Irrigation project updates at South Park Cemetery
• Committal shelter addition progress at General Douglas McBride Veterans Cemetery

The board voted 4-0 to approve the agenda for the August 19, 2025 meeting. It also voted 4-0 to approve the minutes from the July 15, 2025 meeting. No other actions were decided at this meeting.

• Approved agenda (4-0)
• Approved July 15 minutes (4-0)

Occupancy Tax Board

The Occupancy Tax Board meeting scheduled for August 19, 2025, has been canceled. No business was conducted.

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee will review a resolution to require the removal or demolition of eight structures deemed public nuisances. The body will also hold an open discussion regarding a traffic study on S. Sunset and receive monthly reports from city safety departments.

• Resolution to remove or demolish eight dilapidated structures with potential city liens ranging from $3,000 to $30,000 per property
• Open discussion on S. Sunset Traffic Study
• Monthly reports from Roswell Police, Fire, Animal Services, and Emergency Management
• Monthly report from AMR
• Monthly report from Consolidated Dispatch

The committee approved its agenda by a 4‑0 voice vote. It then approved the July 15, 2025 meeting minutes by a 3‑0 voice vote. Finally, it approved Resolution 25‑XX to remove or demolish eight dilapidated structures and sent it to the Legal Committee, passing 4‑0.

• Agenda approved (4-0 voice vote)
• July 15, 2025 minutes approved (3-0 voice vote)
• Resolution 25-XX demolition approval sent to Legal Committee (4-0 voice vote)

Roswell Museum Board of Trustees

The Roswell Museum Board of Trustees will decide on accepting donated artworks by Sidney Redfield and Ted Kuykendall, approve conservation policy updates following the 2024 flood, and adopt a new strategic plan. The board will also consider forming working groups for strategic planning and programming.

• Approve donation of Sidney Redfield watercolor painting donated by Tina Sanchez
• Approve donation of 8 Ted Kuykendall artworks donated by Reverdy and Jenny Johnson
• Approve addendum to Collections Management Policy for flood-related conservation procedures
• Approve replacement of 2023-2028 Strategic Plan and formation of Strategic Plan Working Group
• Approve Programming and Outreach Working Group to replace Membership Working Group

The Roswell Museum Board of Trustees unanimously approved the acquisition of a watercolor by Sidney Redfield, eight artworks by Ted Kuykendall, and the repair of the Nesorian piece. They also approved an addendum to the Collections Management Policy for flood‑related conservation. The board tabled the Strategic Plan Workshop and Working Group, and approved a new Programming and Outreach Working Group to replace the Membership Working Group.

• Approved acquisition of Sidney Redfield watercolor (8‑0)
• Approved acquisition of eight Ted Kuykendall artworks (8‑0)
• Approved repair and alteration of Nesorian by William Goodman (8‑0)
• Approved addendum to Collections Management Policy for flood restoration (8‑0)
• Tabled approval of a Strategic Plan Workshop to replace the 2023‑2028 plan (8‑0)
• Tabled approval for a Strategic Plan Working Group (8‑0)
• Approved creation of a Programming and Outreach Working Group to replace the Membership Working Group (8‑0)
• Approved agenda and minutes (both 8‑0)

Infrastructure Committee

The Infrastructure Committee will review several pavement maintenance contracts and a major lift station replacement. The body will also hold discussions on the Waste Water Treatment Plant Headworks and a traffic study for S. Sunset.

• Ratification of PO# 22600754 for RIAC Lift Station replacement to J&H Services for $3,003,307.48
• PO requisition for FY 26 Hot Recycle Pavement Maintenance to Dustrol Inc. up to $1,200,000
• PO requisition for FY 26 Micro-Surfacing Pavement Maintenance to IPR Inc. up to $712,746.68
• PO requisition for FY 26 Nova Chip Pavement Maintenance to Brasier Asphalt Inc. up to $266,221.82
• Discussion on S. Sunset Traffic Study Update

The Infrastructure Committee approved sending three FY‑26 pavement‑maintenance purchase orders to the Finance Committee and recommended a Special Council to ratify a $3,003,307.48 purchase for replacing the RIAC Lift Station. All motions passed by unanimous voice vote (5‑0). No other items were denied or tabled.

• Approved agenda – voice vote 5‑0
• Approved July 21, 2025 minutes – voice vote 5‑0
• Sent FY 26 Micro‑Surfacing PO ($712,746.68) to Finance Committee – voice vote 5‑0
• Sent FY 26 Hot Recycle PO ($1,200,000) to Finance Committee – voice vote 5‑0
• Sent FY 26 Nova Chip PO ($266,221.82) to Finance Committee – voice vote 5‑0
• Recommended Special Council to ratify PO #22600754 for RIAC Lift Station replacement ($3,003,307.48) – voice vote 5‑0

City Council

The Roswell City Council will meet to approve a new ambulance service for the Roswell Fire Department and authorize over $4.5 million in purchases, including ambulances, medical equipment, and infrastructure upgrades. The meeting will also consider resolutions on weed cleanup, transit funding, and surplus property disposal.

• Approval to launch RFD ambulance service and purchase 8 ambulances ($1,778,782.49)
• Purchase of radio equipment for ambulance communications ($86,526.03)
• Purchase of 8 gurneys and cardiac monitors ($763,099.92)
• Purchase of 2 CDL buses ($416,434.00)
• Taxiway C extension construction contract ($4,490,000.26)

The City Council unanimously approved the agenda and consent agenda. The contract for the city’s internal auditor was referred to the Legal Committee for review. The Council also approved multiple purchase orders, including a $4,490,000.26 contract to extend Taxiway C at the Air Center and a $1,778,782.49 order for eight new ambulances.

• Approved agenda (10-0)
• Approved consent agenda (10-0)
• Referred internal audit contract to Legal Committee (10-0)
• Approved purchase order for eight new ambulances $1,778,782.49 (10-0)
• Approved purchase order for radio equipment $86,526.03 (10-0)
• Approved purchase order for medical equipment $763,099.92 (10-0)
• Approved purchase order for two new CDL buses $416,434.00 (10-0)
• Approved Taxiway C extension contract $4,490,000.26 (10-0)

Drought Contingency Task Force

The Drought Contingency Task Force will meet to review non-action items. The primary topic for discussion is geohydrology support.

• Discussion of Geohydrology Support

The Drought Contingency Task Force approved its agenda by a 5-0 voice vote and approved the July 8, 2025 minutes as corrected. A presentation on the Palmer Drought Index and well level data was given, and Councilor Chris Cortez agreed to provide well logs. The group identified Trigg 1 and Kerr 2 as preferred sites for well bubblers and noted next steps to install them and analyze well records.

• Approved agenda (voice vote 5-0)
• Approved July 8, 2025 minutes (as corrected)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee is reviewing several high-cost infrastructure and emergency service expenditures. Key items include funding for the Roswell Fire Department's ambulance services and various improvements for the National Championship Air Races.

• Ratification of $4,490,000.26 purchase order to Mountain States Constructors Inc for Taxiway C extension
• Purchase of eight new ambulances from Southwest Ambulance Sales for $1,778,782.49
• Contract renewal for temporary dispatchers in the amount of $330,000
• Payment of $1,062,510.80 to Custom Construction II for demolition of Buildings 112 and 115
• Lodgers' Tax funding requests for various local events, including $300,000 for National Championship Air Races marketing

The Finance Committee approved a resolution to support a $10,000,000 application to the New Mexico Water Trust Board for a large‑diameter water line replacement. It also authorized multiple fire‑department procurement actions, including a $1,778,782.49 purchase of eight new ambulances, a $86,526.03 order for radio equipment, and a $763,099.92 order for gurneys and cardiac monitors. Additional approvals included a $330,000 contract renewal for temporary dispatchers, a $952,171.12 financial support commitment for Roswell Transit FY2027, and a $83,286.80 purchase of two CDL buses. All motions passed unanimously with a 5‑0 vote.

• Approved agenda for July 3, 2025 (5-0)
• Authorized $330,000 PO for temporary dispatchers contract renewal (5-0)
• Approved RFD ambulance service implementation proposal (5-0)
• Approved $1,778,782.49 PO for eight new ambulances (5-0)
• Approved $86,526.03 PO for ambulance radio equipment (5-0)
• Approved $763,099.92 PO for gurneys and cardiac monitors (5-0)
• Approved $952,171.12 financial support for Roswell Transit FY2027 (5-0)
• Approved support for $10,000,000 water‑line replacement grant application (5-0)

Pecos Valley Regional Communications Center Board

The Board of Directors will receive updates on radio services, IT, grants, and dispatch operations. The meeting includes a vote to select the 2026 Chair.

• Vote for 2026 Chair
• Radio Services Update regarding Mind Share Project and Air Races
• Grant updates for ProSuite, RMS, and Prepared Live
• PVRCC Operations Report on staffing, training, and temporary dispatchers
• Dispatch Remodeling Project update

The board voted to approve the August 6, 2025 agenda by voice vote. The board also approved the minutes from the April 2, 2025 meeting by voice vote. Both approvals were recorded with affirmative votes from all members present; County Manager Bill Williams and Sheriff Herrington were absent.

• Approved agenda (voice vote)
• Approved April 2, 2025 minutes (voice vote)

Airport Advisory Commission

The commission will receive reports on airport revenue, expenses, and passenger boarding. Members will discuss the status of multiple infrastructure projects and receive updates on the Spaceport and NCAR.

• Project updates for ABD Lighting & Electrical Vault, Master Plan & ALP, and BLM Loading Pit & Taxiway
• Status of MAP Apron Rehabilitation Phase I and Taxiway Charlie
• Updates on Terminal Improvement, Generator, and Taxiway C Extension
• Reports on 2023 wind damage and 2024 flood damage repairs
• Discussion on Challenger Drive Drainage and airport security for NCAR

The commission voted to approve the meeting agenda by a unanimous voice vote (5-0). It then approved the minutes from the July 8, 2025 meeting, also by a unanimous voice vote (5-0). Finally, the commission adjourned the meeting with a unanimous voice vote (5-0).

• Approved agenda (voice vote 5-0)
• Approved July 8 minutes (voice vote 5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (voice vote 5-0)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission has announced that there will be no meeting for the month of August 2025.

Keep Roswell Beautiful Board

The Keep Roswell Beautiful Board meeting scheduled for July 28, 2025, has been cancelled.

Legal Committee

The Legal Committee meeting scheduled for July 24, 2025, has been cancelled.

City Council

The City Council is meeting to approve several budget resolutions and a labor agreement with the Utility Workers' Union of America AFL-CIO Local 51. The body will also consider funding for police department equipment and vehicle acquisitions.

• Resolution 25-34: Budget adjustment for various departments totaling $1,787,886.00
• Budget adjustment of $91,581.00 from General Fund to Police Department for K9 units
• Purchase and installation of a 40-ton AC condenser for the Roswell Police Department via Rhoads Co.
• Approval of the Utility Workers' Union of America AFL-CIO, Local 51 agreement
• Resolution 25-37: Approval of the Final Budget for Fiscal Year 2025-2026

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee is reviewing several budget adjustments, including a $1,787,886 increase in expenses for various departments for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026. The body is also considering year-end adjustments for FY 2025 and the adoption of the Final Budget for FY 2025-2026.

• Budget adjustment of $1,787,886 for FY 2026, including $1,557,713 for an ARFF Truck at the Air Center
• Transfer of $91,581 from the General Fund to the Police Department for K9 units using vehicle auction proceeds
• Purchase of a 2025 Chevrolet Tahoe for $55,330 from Melloy in Las Lunas, NM
• Purchase and installation of a 40-ton AC condenser unit for the Roswell Police Department through Rhoads Co.
• Approval of the Final (4th) Quarter Financial Report for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025

The committee moved $91,581 from the General Fund to the Roswell Police Department’s capital outlay vehicle account and amended the FY 2026 budget adjustment to $1,706,814. It then adopted the amended FY 2026 budget adjustment, approved FY 2025 year‑end budget adjustments, and approved the Final 4th Quarter Financial Report for FY 2025. The committee also approved and adopted the Final Budget for FY 2025‑2026 with a 2‑1 vote. The purchase of a new 40‑ton AC condenser was withdrawn from the agenda.

• Moved $91,581 from General Fund to Police capital outlay vehicle account (3-0)
• Amended FY 2026 budget adjustment amount to $1,706,814 (3-0)
• Adopted amended FY 2026 budget adjustment (3-0)
• Approved FY 2025 year‑end budget adjustments (3-0)
• Approved Final 4th Quarter Financial Report for FY 2025 (3-0)
• Approved and adopted Final Budget FY 2025‑2026 (2-1)
• Added item #6 to agenda after it was omitted (3-0)

Occupancy Tax Board

The Occupancy Tax Board will consider lodgers' tax funding requests for various community events and organizations. The board will also review the Lodgers’ Tax Events Policy and receive updates on short-term rentals.

• Funding request: National Championship Air Racing
• Funding request: Eastern New Mexico State Fair
• Funding request: MainStreet Roswell - UFO Festival
• Funding request: Roswell Hispano Chamber of Commerce Pinata Fest
• Review of Lodgers’ Tax Events Policy- PA002

The Occupancy Tax Board amended the agenda and approved the June 17 minutes unanimously. It approved a series of Lodgers’ Tax funding recommendations, most passing 5‑0, while the $300,000 NCAR request passed 4‑1. All approved items were forwarded to the Finance Committee for further action.

• Amended agenda to present items under G before E (5-0)
• Approved June 17, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved Lodgers’ Tax funding request for NCAR $300,000 sponsorship (4-1)
• Approved Eastern New Mexico State Fair $20,000 marketing and $20,000 sponsorship (5-0)
• Approved Rio Pecos Kennel Club $3,997 marketing, sanitation, security (5-0)
• Approved Roswell Symphony Orchestra $15,000 sponsorship (5-0)
• Approved Galacticon and Roswell Daily Record $20,000 marketing, sanitation, security (5-0)
• Approved Galacticon $8,000 sponsorship (5-0)

Roswell Museum Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will review the status of disaster recovery efforts following a flood. The body will discuss the development of a recovery plan and the tabling of the current strategic plan.

• Disaster recovery status update
• Review of recovery plan development and strategic plan tabling
• Update on recovery merchandise project
• Review of volunteer needs for Farmers’ Markets, NCAR, Museum Day, and NMAM
• Director's and RMAC Foundation reports

The trustees approved the meeting agenda by a 6-0 voice vote. They also approved the June 16, 2025 meeting minutes by a 6-0 voice vote. The board then adjourned the meeting by a unanimous 6-0 voice vote.

• Approved agenda (6-0)
• Approved June 16, 2025 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Adjourned meeting (6-0)

Infrastructure Committee

The Infrastructure Committee is reviewing financial support for public transportation and the purchase of new buses. The body will also discuss water line replacements and solid waste purchasing authorizations.

• Resolution 25-XX for $952,171.12 in City financial support for FY2027 public transportation
• Purchase of two CDL buses for $416,434.00 (net cost to City of $8,088.07 after NMDOT reimbursement)
• Resolution 25-XX for a large diameter water line replacement project application to the New Mexico Water Trust Board
• FY 26 Solid Waste Purchasing Authorization Request
• Open discussions on Main Street Portland Loo and S. Sunset Traffic Study

The committee voted to send Resolution 25-XX to the Finance Committee for FY 2027 financial support. It approved the purchase of two CDL buses for $8,088.07, transferred from an existing budget. The committee also recommended approval of the FY 26 Solid Waste Purchasing Authorization and the water‑line replacement resolution to the full City Council.

• Sent Resolution 25-XX to Finance Committee for FY 2027 support (voice vote 4-0)
• Approved purchase of two CDL buses for $8,088.07 (voice vote 5-0)
• Recommended approval of FY 26 Solid Waste Purchasing Authorization (voice vote 5-0)
• Recommended approval of Resolution 25-XX for NM Water Trust Board water‑line project (voice vote 5-0)

Commission on Aging

The Commission on Aging will meet to plan content for August and September Senior Tips. The meeting includes a presentation from a guest speaker and updates on the Chaves County Health Fair.

• Guest speaker Ron Meador from Trans Aero
• Discussion of ideas for August and September Senior Tips
• Announcement regarding Chaves County Health Fair

The commission unanimously approved the July 17 agenda and the May 15 meeting minutes. It also approved the proposed topics for the August and September Senior Tips—back‑to‑school awareness and disaster planning. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved July 17 agenda (5-0)
• Approved May 15 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved August back‑to‑school Senior Tip and September disaster‑planning Senior Tip (5-0)

Parks & Recreation Commission

The commission will meet to discuss and potentially vote on changing the Chair of the Parks & Rec Committee. The meeting also includes a report on Parks & Recreation Departments.

• Vote to change Chair of Parks & Rec Committee

The Parks & Recreation Commission approved the meeting agenda with an amendment by a 6‑0 voice vote. The commission also approved the meeting minutes, again by a 6‑0 voice vote. Members voted unanimously to appoint James Edwards as chair and Jeneva Dearing‑Martinez as vice chair of the committee.

• Approve agenda with amendment (6-0 voice vote)
• Approve minutes with amendment (6-0 voice vote)
• Appoint James Edwards as Chair of Parks & Rec Committee (6-0 voice vote)
• Appoint Jeneva Dearing‑Martinez as Vice Chair of Parks & Rec Committee (6-0 voice vote)

Cemetery Board

The South Park Cemetery Board will meet to receive reports from the sexton and bookkeeper. The board will discuss updates regarding irrigation, the columbarium, and a shelter addition.

• Sexton's report on services for May and June 2025
• Bookkeeper's report on activity for May and June 2025
• Updates on irrigation and columbarium at South Park Cemetery
• Updates on the committal shelter addition at General Douglas McBride Veterans Cemetery
• Updates on the Memorial Day Celebration and Gold Star Memorial

The board voted 3-0 to approve the agenda for July 15, 2025. It also voted 3-0 to approve the minutes from the May 20, 2025 meeting. No other actions were decided, and the meeting adjourned at 4:33 p.m.

• Approved agenda (3-0)
• Approved May 20, 2025 minutes (3-0)

Occupancy Tax Board

The Occupancy Tax Board meeting originally scheduled for July 15, 2025, has been rescheduled. No other items are listed on the agenda.

Public Safety Committee

The committee is reviewing a proposal for the Roswell Fire Department to implement its own ambulance transport service. This includes requests for equipment purchases and contract renewals for emergency dispatch staffing.

• Proposal for RFD to implement an ambulance transport service
• Purchase order of $763,099.92 to Howe Medical for 8 gurneys and 8 cardiac monitors
• Purchase order of $86,526.03 to Code 3 Services for ambulance radio equipment
• Contract renewal of $330,000 for temporary dispatchers at Consolidated Dispatch
• Resolution for the removal or demolition of three dilapidated structures

The Public Safety Committee approved several recommendations, including a $763,099.92 purchase order for eight gurneys and eight cardiac monitors. All motions passed by voice vote, with vote counts ranging from 3‑0 to 4‑0. The approvals cover agenda, minutes, an ambulance service proposal, radio equipment, temporary dispatcher services, and demolition of three structures.

• Approved agenda (voice vote 3-0)
• Approved minutes from June 17, 2025 (voice vote 3-0)
• Approved recommendation to move forward with RFD ambulance service proposal (voice vote 3-0)
• Approved purchase order $86,526.03 for radio equipment (voice vote 3-0)
• Approved purchase order $763,099.92 for eight gurneys and eight cardiac monitors (voice vote 3-0)
• Approved purchase order $330,000 for professional services for temporary dispatchers (voice vote 4-0)
• Approved Resolution 25-XX to remove or demolish three dilapidated structures (voice vote 4-0)

City Council

The City Council will decide on several contracts and resolutions, including a wastewater extension project and various improvements to the Air Center. The body will also discuss union collective bargaining agreements and a proposal for ambulance services.

• Award of $3,274,145.18 to Enviroworks, LLC for the RAC Wastewater Extension Project
• Approval of $970,000.00 grant application for two Brush/Rescue units
• Ratification of multiple Air Center contracts including $531,154.84 and $194,772.32 to J&H Services Inc
• Proposed increases to Roswell Municipal Landfill fees
• Resolution 25-29 mandating cleanup of approximately 33 separate properties for weeds

Pecos Valley Regional Communications Center Board

The meeting scheduled for July 9, 2025, has been rescheduled for August 6, 2025. No other business items are listed.

Airport Advisory Commission

The commission will review operational reports and project updates for the Roswell Aircenter. The only action item is the approval of meeting dates for the remainder of 2025.

• Approval of 2025 meeting dates for August, September, October, November, and December
• Updates on ADB Lighting & Electrical Vault and Taxiway Charlie projects
• Reports on 2023 wind damage and 2024 flood damage repairs
• Status of MAP Apron Rehabilitation Phase I and Taxiway C Extension
• Review of Air Center revenue, expenses, and strategic plan updates

The Airport Advisory Commission approved its agenda and the minutes from the June 3, 2025 meeting. It also approved the dates for the remaining AAC meetings in 2025. A motion to reorder the agenda items was adopted.

• Approved agenda for July 8, 2025 meeting (5-0)
• Approved minutes from June 3, 2025 meeting (5-0)
• Approved AAC meeting dates for remainder of 2025 (5-0)
• Moved item 12 to be heard after item 14 (5-0)

Drought Contingency Task Force

The Drought Contingency Task Force will meet to review non-action items. The body will discuss geohydrology support and updates regarding hotel support.

• Discussion of Geohydrology Support
• Update to Hotel Support

The task force approved its meeting agenda by a voice vote of 6‑0. The minutes from the May 13, 2025 meeting were approved by a voice vote of 6‑0. The minutes from the June 10, 2025 meeting were approved as written, noting that no meeting was held due to lack of quorum.

• Approved agenda (voice vote 6-0)
• Approved May 13, 2025 minutes (voice vote 6-0)
• Approved June 10, 2025 minutes as written (no meeting held due to no quorum)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee is reviewing and ranking capital projects for the FY2027-2031 Infrastructure Capital Improvement Plan. The body is also considering several contracts for the Roswell Air Center and a new city-wide ERP system.

• Award of RAC Wastewater Extension Project to Enviroworks, LLC for $3,274,145.18
• Purchase of Oracle NetSuite ERP system for $765,993
• Award of temporary bleachers for National Champion Air Races for $213,802.46
• Proposed increases to Roswell Municipal Landfill fees
• Ratification of three Air Center purchase orders to J&H Services Inc and Desert West Enterprises Inc

The Finance Committee approved a series of items on the consent agenda. Key actions included moving the FY2027‑2031 Infrastructure Capital Improvement Plan to the full council, awarding the RAC Wastewater Extension Project to Enviroworks for $3.27 million, and authorizing the $765,993 purchase of Oracle NetSuite as the city’s new ERP system. Additional approvals covered a fire‑truck purchase for the Roswell Air Center, several purchase orders for air‑center site work, a budget adjustment for the museum, and an increase to landfill fees.

• Sent FY27‑31 Infrastructure Capital Improvement Plan to full council (approved 5‑0)
• Awarded RAC Wastewater Extension Project to Enviroworks, LLC for $3,274,145.18 (approved 5‑0)
• Supported CDBG application for sidewalk/ADA improvements on 6th‑8th Streets (approved 5‑0)
• Recommended Roswell Air Center purchase new ARFF fire truck (approved 5‑0)
• Ratified Purchase Order 22502550 to Desert West Enterprises for $193,873.65 micro surfacing (approved 5‑0)
• Ratified Purchase Order 22502549 to J&H Services for $531,154.84 site grading (approved 5‑0)
• Approved purchase of Oracle NetSuite ERP system for $765,993 (approved 5‑0)
• Approved FY26 museum operational budget adjustment of $57,520 (approved 5‑0)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will meet to consider a retail cannabis zoning case and a request for a public hearing on a zoning variance. The body will also review and approve the meeting agenda and previous minutes.

• Public hearing on Retail Cannabis Zoning Case CANN-25-0063
• Request for public hearing on Zoning Case VAR-25-0059

The Planning & Zoning Commission voted 4‑1 to recommend denial of the variance, zone change, and conditional use permit for an adult‑use retail cannabis establishment at 3107 N Main Street Unit B. The commission also approved a variance for a Ford service center at 900‑908 N Virginia Avenue by a 5‑0 voice vote. Agenda and minutes approvals each passed 5‑0.

• Approved July 1 agenda (5-0 voice vote)
• Approved June 10 minutes (5-0 voice vote)
• Recommended denial of CANN-25-0063 cannabis variance to City Council (4-1)
• Approved VAR-25-0059 setback variance for Ford service center (5-0 voice vote)

Airport Advisory Commission

The meeting scheduled for July 1, 2025, has been rescheduled to July 8, 2025. No other business items are listed.

Keep Roswell Beautiful Board

The board will meet to approve previous meeting minutes and the current agenda. The meeting includes a general discussion regarding Keep Roswell Beautiful initiatives.

• Approval of February 24, 2025 meeting minutes
• Approval of March 31, 2025 meeting minutes

Legal Committee

The Legal Committee will review several resolutions, including a grant application for emergency vehicles and a lease for the Roswell Air Center. The body will also discuss the city's zoning code and the FY2027-2031 Infrastructure Capital Improvement Plan.

• Resolution to apply for a $970,000.00 grant for two Brush/Rescue units from Siddons-Martin
• Proposed 1-year lease for Building 60 at the Roswell Air Center with Red Mountain Arsenal LLC
• Resolution opposing the Amended 2021 International Energy Conservation Code
• Review and ranking of the FY2027-2031 Infrastructure Capital Improvement Plan (ICIP)
• Discussion regarding Town Plaza Apartment updates and the Zoning Code

The committee approved its agenda (voice vote 4-0) and adopted the May meeting minutes (voice vote 3-0). It voted 5-0 to recommend applying for a $970,000 grant to purchase two fully equipped brush/rescue units. The committee also approved recommendations to adopt an Open Meetings Act resolution, to oppose an amendment to the 2021 International Energy Conservation Code, and to authorize a one‑year lease of Building 60 at the Roswell Air Center for Red Mountain Arsenal LLC, each by voice vote 5-0.

• Approved agenda (voice vote 4-0)
• Approved May 22 minutes (voice vote 3-0)
• Recommended applying for $970,000 grant for two rescue units (voice vote 5-0)
• Recommended adopting Open Meetings Act resolution (voice vote 5-0)
• Recommended opposing amendment to 2021 Energy Conservation Code (voice vote 5-0)
• Recommended authorizing Red Mountain Arsenal LLC lease of Building 60 (voice vote 5-0)

Parks & Recreation Commission

The commission will meet to approve previous meeting minutes and receive reports from the Parks & Recreation Departments. The agenda contains no items for formal decision or action.

• Approval of April 16, 2025 meeting minutes
• Report on Parks & Recreation Departments

The Parks & Recreation Commission unanimously approved the meeting agenda. It also unanimously approved the minutes from the April 16, 2025 meeting. No other actions were taken before the meeting adjourned.

• Approved agenda (5-0)
• Approved minutes of April 16, 2025 (5-0)

Occupancy Tax Board

The Occupancy Tax Board will meet to review reports on lodger's tax, convention center bed fees, and the visitor center. The board will also receive an update regarding short-term rentals.

• Reports on Lodger’s Tax and Convention Center Bed Fees
• Visitor Center Report
• Update on Short Term Rentals
• Approval of February 18, 2025 meeting minutes

The board voted 4-0 to approve the meeting agenda. It also voted 4-0 to approve the February 18, 2025 meeting minutes. No other actions were taken.

• Approved agenda (4-0)
• Approved February 18, 2025 minutes (4-0)

Cemetery Board

The June 2025 meeting for the South Park Cemetery Board has been cancelled.

Public Safety Committee

The committee will review and rank capital projects for the FY2027-2031 Infrastructure Capital Improvement Plan (ICIP). Members will also receive an update on the Town Plaza Apartments and review monthly reports from city safety and development departments.

• Review and ranking of FY2027-2031 Infrastructure Capital Improvement (ICIP) projects
• Update on the Town Plaza Apartments
• Monthly report from Roswell Police Department
• Monthly report from Roswell Fire Department
• Monthly reports from Animal Services, Community Development, Emergency Management, and Consolidated Dispatch

The committee approved its agenda and the minutes from the May 13, 2025 meeting by voice vote (4-0). It also approved a motion to forward the FY2027‑2031 Infrastructure Capital Improvement Plan priority list to the legal committee (4-0). No other actions were taken; the meeting adjourned at 4:49 p.m. and the next meeting is set for July 15, 2025.

• Approved agenda (voice vote 4-0)
• Approved May 13 minutes (voice vote 4-0)
• Approved sending ICIP priority list to legal committee (voice vote 4-0)

Roswell Museum Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will discuss the status of disaster recovery efforts and the progress of a recovery merchandise project. The meeting also includes a debrief of the Mix & Mingle event and a review of summer volunteer opportunities.

• Disaster recovery status update
• Recovery merchandise project update
• Mix & Mingle post-event debrief
• Summer volunteer opportunity review

The Roswell Museum Board of Trustees approved the meeting agenda by a 6-0 voice vote. They also approved the May 19, 2025 meeting minutes by a 6-0 voice vote. The board then adjourned the meeting by a 7-0 voice vote. No other actions were decided.

• Approved meeting agenda (voice vote 6-0)
• Approved May 19, 2025 minutes (voice vote 6-0)
• Adjourned meeting (voice vote 7-0)

Infrastructure Committee

The Infrastructure Committee is reviewing a contract award for a wastewater extension and a grant application for sidewalk improvements. The body will also rank the FY2027-2031 Infrastructure Capital Improvement Plan.

• Recommend award of RAC Wastewater Extension Project to Enviroworks, LLC for $3,274,145.18
• Consider Resolution 25-XX for a $1.3 million CDBG grant for sidewalk and ADA improvements on 6th, 7th, and 8th Streets
• Review and ranking of the FY2027-2031 Infrastructure Capital Improvement Plan (ICIP)
• Discussion on Main Street Portland Loo
• Department reports from Roswell Transit, Solid Waste, Zoo, Parks, and others

The Infrastructure Committee approved the meeting agenda and the May 19 minutes by unanimous voice votes. It recommended awarding ITB 25-006 for the RAC Wastewater Extension Project to Enviroworks, LLC for $3,274.145.18 and directed the item to the Finance Committee. The committee also sent a recommendation for Resolution 25-XX supporting a CDBG funding application to the Finance Committee. Finally, the FY 2027‑2031 Infrastructure Capital Improvement Plan was moved forward to the next committee meeting.

• Approved agenda (voice vote 5-0)
• Approved May 19, 2025 minutes (voice vote 5-0)
• Recommended award of ITB 25-006 to Enviroworks, $3,274.145.18, sent to Finance Committee (voice vote 5-0)
• Sent Resolution 25-XX recommendation to Finance Committee for CDBG funding (voice vote 5-0)
• Moved FY 2027‑2031 Infrastructure Capital Improvement Plan forward to next meeting (consensus)

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding the sale of real property to Amazon.com Services LLC. The body is also deciding on several infrastructure contracts and city resolutions.

• Public hearing on Ordinance 25-03 for the sale of real property to Amazon.com Services LLC
• Award of Hobson Flood Mitigation Project to Constructors Inc. for $7,513,529.03
• Change order of $587,490.47 for West Country Club Twin Reservoirs Repair Project
• Ratification of $345,858.13 for temporary dispatchers at Consolidated Dispatch
• Resolution 25-26 requiring the demolition of two dilapidated structures

The council approved the meeting agenda and the consent agenda unanimously. It also approved a $587,490 change order for the West Country Club reservoirs, authorized a public hearing on the sale of a city parcel to Amazon, and ratified a $345,858 contract for temporary dispatch staffing. The most significant action was the 7‑2 approval to award the $7,513,529 Hobson Flood Mitigation Project to Constructors Inc. Additional items approved included advertising for a public hearing on a mobile‑food ordinance.

• Agenda approved (9-0)
• Consent agenda approved (9-0)
• Change order $587,490.47 for West Country Club Twin Reservoirs repair approved (as part of consent agenda)
• Public hearing on Ordinance 25-03 (sale to Amazon) authorized (9-0)
• Ratification of PO 22501835-03 for temporary dispatch staffing ($345,858.13) approved (9-0)
• Award of Hobson Flood Mitigation Project to Constructors Inc. for $7,513,529.03 approved (7-2)
• Advertising authorized for public hearing on Ordinance 25-04 (mobile food vendors) approved (9-0)
• RFP-25-006 audit services award approved (as part of consent agenda)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will review three land-use requests, including a permit for a health and wellness center and a time extension for a solar project. The body will also consider a permit to expand an in-home childcare operation.

• Special Use Permit for a 15,000 to 20,000 sq ft health and wellness center at 2311 N Salee Loop
• 36-month time extension for a 2.70 MW Community Solar Array at 1612 E 2nd St & 1607 E Alameda St
• Conditional Use Permit for in-home childcare for up to 12 children at 1000 Bel Aire Drive
• Planning & Zoning Commissioner application

The commission approved the meeting agenda (removing CASE CUP-25-0046) without a formal vote. The May 6, 2025 meeting minutes were approved by voice vote 4‑0. Both CASE CUP‑25‑0043 (in‑home childcare increase to 12 children) and CASE SUP‑25‑0024 (special use permit and variance for a health‑wellness office) were approved by voice vote 4‑0, with Commissioners Gutierrez and Aguilar absent.

• Approved agenda amendment removing CASE CUP-25-0046 (no vote called)
• Approved May 6, 2025 meeting minutes (voice vote 4-0, Gutierrez and Aguilar absent)
• Approved CUP-25-0043 in‑home childcare increase to 12 children (voice vote 4-0, Gutierrez and Aguilar absent)
• Approved SUP-25-0024 special use permit and variance for health‑wellness office (voice vote 4-0, Gutierrez and Aguilar absent)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will review several high-value contracts and infrastructure plans, including flood mitigation and airport improvements. The body is also considering fee changes for the Nancy Lopez Spring River Golf Course and a new fares structure.

• Award of Hobson Flood Mitigation Project to Constructors Inc. for $7,513,529.03
• Ratification of $345,858.13 for temporary dispatchers to address staffing shortages
• Approval of Roswell Air Center 5-Year Capital Improvement Plan
• Change order of $587,490.47 for West Country Club Twin Reservoirs Repair Project
• Ratification of $101,594.10 to White Rock Construction for air center terminal flood repairs

The committee recommended and approved the award of the Hobson Flood Mitigation Project to Constructors Inc. for $7,513,529.03. It also approved several budget and procurement items, including temporary dispatchers, the Roswell Air Center capital plan, a Safe Streets funding resolution, audit services, golf‑course fee changes, flood‑damage repairs at the air center, a new fare structure, and a change order for the West Country Club reservoir project.

• Approved award of Hobson Flood Mitigation Project to Constructors Inc. $7,513,529.03 (3-1)
• Recommended authorization for PO 22501835-03 for temporary dispatchers $345,858.13 (4-0)
• Recommended approval of Roswell Air Center 5‑Year Capital Improvement Plan (4-0)
• Recommended Resolution 25‑XX to support US DOT Safe Streets and Roads for All funding application (4-0)
• Recommended approval of audit services award to Jaramillo Accounting Group, LLC (4-0)
• Approved resolution to set fees at Nancy Lopez Spring River Golf Course (4-0)
• Ratified PO 22502310 to White Rock Construction $101,594.10 for air center flood repairs (4-0)
• Approved change order $587,490.47 to increase PO 22501825 for West Country Club Twin Reservoirs Repair Project (4-0)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission meeting originally scheduled for June 3, 2025, has been rescheduled. The meeting will now be held on June 10, 2025.

Airport Advisory Commission

The commission will receive reports on air center revenue, expenses, and passenger boarding. Members will discuss updates on various infrastructure projects and airfield conditions. The meeting includes a review of the 2023 wind damage and 2024 flood damage repairs.

• Updates on ABD Lighting & Electrical Vault, Master Plan, and ALP Update
• Status of MAP Apron Rehabilitation Phase I and Taxiway Charlie
• Reports on 2023 wind damage and 2024 flood damage repairs
• Discussion on Challenger Drive Drainage solutions
• Update on the 5-Year Capital Improvement Plan for FAA funding

The commission voted to amend the agenda, moving item 5(j) and adding a non‑action item 12, and approved the amendment by a 4‑0 voice vote. The May 6, 2025 meeting minutes were approved by a unanimous 4‑0 voice vote. The meeting was then adjourned by a unanimous 4‑0 voice vote. No other substantive actions or approvals were taken.

• Amended agenda to move item 5(j) and add non‑action item 12 (4‑0 voice vote)
• Approved May 6, 2025 minutes (4‑0 voice vote)
• Adjourned meeting (4‑0 voice vote)

City Council

This is a notice to continue the City Council meeting originally scheduled for May 28, 2025. The meeting is rescheduled for May 30, 2025, at 4:00 p.m. at City Hall.

City Council

The Roswell City Council will hold a special meeting to consider approving the fiscal year 2025/2026 Preliminary Budget. The budget was developed through collaboration between the City Manager, departmental staff, and elected officials and is required by the New Mexico Department of Finance and Administration.

• Resolution 25-23: Approval of FY 2025/2026 Preliminary Budget (Corn/Gomez)
• Preliminary budget developed collaboratively and required by state law

The council approved its agenda and unanimously adopted Resolution 25‑23, which approves the City of Roswell’s fiscal year 2025‑2026 preliminary budget. The council recessed the meeting to let Finance make updates, then reconvened to approve the resolution. The meeting adjourned at 9:28 p.m.

• Approved agenda (unanimous consent)
• Recessed meeting to allow finance updates (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 25‑23 preliminary budget (voice vote unanimous)

Roswell Public Library Board of Trustees

The Roswell Public Library Board of Trustees meeting scheduled for May 22, 2025, has been canceled.

Legal Committee

The Legal Committee will discuss the removal of two dilapidated structures and a proposed ordinance regarding mobile food establishments and itinerant vendors. The body will also review reports from the Community Development, Safety, and Human Resource departments.

• Resolution 25-XX: removal or demolition of two dilapidated structures
• Ordinance 25-XX: amending Chapter 7 regarding Mobile Food Establishments and Itinerant Vendors
• Community Development Center report
• Safety Department Report- April 2025
• Human Resource Department Reports-May 2025

The Legal Committee approved its agenda and the minutes from March 27 and April 24, 2025. It also passed a recommendation to adopt a resolution requiring demolition of two dilapidated structures. Finally, the committee amended and moved to send a proposed ordinance on mobile food establishments and itinerant vendors to the City Council for a public hearing.

• Approved meeting agenda (voice vote 4-0)
• Approved March 27, 2025 minutes (voice vote 3-0)
• Approved April 24, 2025 minutes (voice vote 4-0)
• Recommended adoption of Resolution 25-XX to demolish two dilapidated structures (voice vote 4-0)
• Amended Ordinance 25-XX with specific text changes (voice vote 4-0)
• Recommended a public hearing to consider adopting Ordinance 25-XX (voice vote 4-0)

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Roswell Parks & Recreation Commission will meet on May 22, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. at the Roswell Recreation & Aquatic Center. This is a procedural meeting with no substantive decisions or discussions listed on the agenda.

The Parks & Recreation Commission’s meeting scheduled for May 22, 2025 was cancelled. No minutes were recorded and no actions were taken or voted on. The next meeting is set for June 18, 2025.

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Parks & Recreation Commission will convene its regular May meeting to approve minutes, receive department reports, and hear public comments. No new decisions or ordinances are listed on the agenda.

The commission’s meeting originally set for May 21, 2025 was rescheduled to May 22, 2025, then cancelled on May 16, 2025. No minutes were recorded and no actions were taken. The next meeting is scheduled for June 18, 2025.

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Parks and Recreation Commission meeting scheduled for May 22, 2025, has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for June 18, 2025.

The commission’s May 22, 2025 meeting was cancelled after being rescheduled from May 21. No minutes were recorded and no actions were taken. The next scheduled meeting is June 18, 2025.

Cemetery Board

The South Park Cemetery Board will meet to receive reports on cemetery operations and financial activity. The board will discuss updates regarding irrigation work and the committal shelter addition at General Douglas McBride Veterans Cemetery.

• Memorial Day Celebration planning
• Update on irrigation work at South Park Cemetery
• Update on Committal Shelter Addition at General Douglas McBride Veterans Cemetery
• Sexton's report on speed bump and stop sign updates
• Bookkeeper's report on April 2025 activity

The Cemetery Board unanimously approved the meeting agenda. It also unanimously approved the minutes from the April 15 meeting. No other motions were made; the board received reports on burials, lot sales, irrigation work, shelter construction, and the upcoming Memorial Day celebration but took no further action.

• Approved agenda (3-0 vote)
• Approved April 15 minutes (3-0 vote)

Keep Roswell Beautiful Board

The Keep Roswell Beautiful Board meeting scheduled for May 19, 2025, has been cancelled.

Infrastructure Committee

The Infrastructure Committee will review contract awards for flood mitigation and wastewater projects. The body is also considering a new fare structure for Roswell Transit and a resolution to apply for federal road safety funding.

• Award of Hobson Flood Mitigation Project to Constructors Inc. for $7,513,529.03
• Award of ITB 25-006 RAC Wastewater Extension Project to White Cloud Pipeline for $2,196,294.83
• Proposed Roswell Transit fare reductions to avoid loss of federal funding
• Resolution 25-XX for U.S. Department of Transportation Safe Streets and Roads for All funding
• Discussion of Golf Course fees and Holly Loop drainage

The committee could not establish a quorum, so no agenda items were acted upon. All regular and non‑action items were left without decision or discussion. The meeting adjourned without any votes or approvals.

• No action taken on any agenda items (quorum not established)

Roswell Museum Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will receive updates on the museum's disaster recovery status and the progress of recovery-themed merchandise. The body will also discuss membership programs and summer volunteer opportunities.

• Disaster recovery status update
• Recovery merchandise project update
• Membership program updates and Mix & Mingle event discussion
• Summer volunteer opportunities
• Approval of April 21, 2025 meeting minutes

The Board of Trustees approved the meeting agenda with a 9-0 vote. They also approved the minutes from the April 21, 2025 meeting, again 9-0. Finally, the board adjourned the session unanimously.

• Approved agenda (9-0)
• Approved April 21, 2025 meeting minutes (9-0)
• Adjourned meeting (9-0)

Commission on Aging

The Roswell Commission on Aging will meet on May 15, 2025, to approve the agenda and minutes from January, hear a guest speaker from the Alzheimer's Association, discuss ideas for June/July Senior Tips, and review applications from Curt Harrison and Brandi Candelaria to fill vacancies on the board. The chair will also report on meetings with city staff and lead a discussion on the commission's purpose and how to promote its mission.

• Guest speaker Wendy Cook from the Southeast Chapter of Alzheimer's Association
• Discussion of ideas for June and July Senior Tips
• Review and possible approval of application for vacancy by Curt Harrison
• Review and possible approval of application for vacancy by Brandi Candelaria
• Chair announcements on meetings with Assistant City Manager Mike Mathews and Chief of Staff Casey Conlee

The commission unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the January 16 minutes. It adopted June and July Senior Tips topics—Alzheimer’s and heat awareness. The board also unanimously approved the applications of Curt Harrison and Brandi Candelaria to fill commission vacancies.

• Approved May 15 agenda (4-0 voice vote)
• Approved January 16 minutes (4-0 voice vote)
• Approved June Senior Tips on Alzheimer’s and July Tips on heat awareness (4-0 voice vote)
• Approved Curt Harrison's application to commission board (4-0 voice vote)
• Approved Brandi Candelaria's application to commission board (4-0 voice vote)

Drought Contingency Task Force

The Drought Contingency Task Force will meet to approve the agenda and minutes from the April 22 meeting. The only action item is discussing and potentially approving a scope of work. Public participation is also scheduled.

• Approval of minutes from April 22, 2025
• Action item: Scope of Work

The Drought Contingency Task Force accepted a proposal from DBS&A Geo-Logic Company for geohydrology support, costing $20,642. The motion was made by Sean Benedict, seconded by Todd DeKay, and passed by a voice vote of 6‑0. The agenda and the April 22, 2025 meeting minutes were also approved unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 4:35 p.m.

• Agenda approved by voice vote 5‑0
• April 22, 2025 minutes approved by voice vote 5‑0
• Accepted DBS&A Geo-Logic Company proposal for $20,642 (voice vote 6‑0)

City Council

The Roswell City Council will receive an update from Able City consultants on the progress of the Comprehensive Master Plan and will have an opportunity to provide input. The meeting is primarily an informational session with no votes on ordinances or contracts.

• Update on Comprehensive Master Plan by Able City consultants
• Council members will provide input on the plan's progress
• Community input charrette scheduled May 12–15 at various locations (Library and Community Dev. Office)
• Public workshops include design workshops, open studio, and resiliency lecture

The council approved the May 13, 2025 agenda with a 6-0 vote. No other actions or votes were recorded; a presentation on the Comprehensive Master Plan was given for information only.

• Approved meeting agenda (6-0)

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee will consider approving minutes from the April 15, 2025 meeting, and recommend approval of a scope of work for veterinary services (RFP 25-007) and a resolution requiring removal or demolition of three dilapidated structures. Monthly reports from emergency management, animal services, community development, AMR, police, and fire departments will also be presented. An information item only is listed without details.

• Resolution 25-XX to require removal/demolition of three dilapidated structures with potential liens of $3,000-$30,000 each
• RFP 25-007: Consider recommending approval of scope of work for veterinary services for animal control
• Approval of minutes from the April 15, 2025 Public Safety Committee meeting
• Monthly reports: Emergency Management, Roswell Animal Services, Community Development Center, AMR, Police, Fire

The Public Safety Committee approved its agenda and the minutes from the April 15, 2025 meeting. It voted to approve the Scoop of Work for veterinary services for Roswell Animal Services. The committee also approved condemnation of two properties and will forward the items to the Legal Committee and full council.

• Approved agenda (4-0)
• Approved minutes from April 15, 2025 (4-0)
• Approved Scoop of Work for veterinary services (3-0)
• Approved condemnation of two properties (4-0)

City Council

The City Council will discuss the potential sale of real property to Amazon.com Services LLC and review several flood-related emergency repair contracts. The body is also deciding on various park improvements and airport lease agreements.

• Proposed sale of real property to Amazon.com Services LLC
• South Park Cemetery Columbarium Plaza contract for $970,104.09
• Flood damage repair ratifications for Police Department ($258,476.31), Adult Center ($294,742.06), and Air Center ($391,744.88)
• Cielo Grande Soccer Field Lighting electrical work for $145,135.60
• Public hearing for vacation of East 9th Street Public Right-of-Way from N Main Street to N Virginia Avenue

The Roswell City Council unanimously approved the meeting agenda with two changes and the consent agenda. A voice vote approved the April 10 minutes (9‑0, one recusal). The council approved multiple contracts and a budget adjustment, and moved to open a public hearing on the vacation of East 9th Street.

• Agenda approved with changes (10-0)
• Consent agenda approved (10-0)
• April 10 minutes approved (voice vote 9-0, 1 recused)
• Awarded $145,135.60 to J&G Electric for Cielo Grande Soccer Field lighting
• Awarded $970,104.09 to Waide Construction for South Park Cemetery Columbarium Plaza
• Awarded $342,172.76 to Abraham's Construction for Inclusive Park Phase 3
• Approved $300,000 National Championship Air Races marketing funding
• Motion to open public hearing for East 9th Street ROW vacation (passed)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will consider a special use permit for a low-volume outpatient clinic at 406 S Lea Avenue in an R-3 Residential District. The agenda also includes an update on the Comprehensive Master Plan and details on an Open Studio Charrette for public input scheduled May 13–15, 2025.

• CASE SUP-25-0012: Special Use Permit for low-volume outpatient clinic at 406 S Lea Avenue in R-3 Residential District
• Comprehensive Master Plan Update: Open Studio Charrette for public engagement May 13–15, 2025
• Approval of April 1, 2025 draft meeting minutes

The Planning & Zoning Commission approved its May 6 agenda and the April 1 meeting minutes, each by a 6‑0 voice vote. Commissioners waived the reading of findings for case SUP‑25‑0012, also by a 6‑0 voice vote. The commission then approved the special use permit for a low‑volume outpatient clinic at 406 S Lea Avenue, with a 6‑0 vote.

• Approved May 6, 2025 agenda (6‑0 voice vote)
• Approved April 1, 2025 meeting minutes (6‑0 voice vote)
• Waived reading of findings for case SUP‑25‑0012 (6‑0 voice vote)
• Approved special use permit for outpatient clinic at 406 S Lea Ave (6‑0 voice vote)

Airport Advisory Commission

The commission will consider approving minutes from the April 1 meeting and will receive reports on air center operations, passenger boardings, construction projects (including Terminal Improvement, Taxiway Charlie, Grandstands), and a proposed 5 Year Capital Improvement Plan. No other action items are scheduled.

• Approval of minutes from the April 1, 2025 regular meeting
• Air Center Operations Report (revenue/expenses)
• Terminal Improvement project update
• Taxiway Charlie project update
• Proposed 5 Year Capital Improvement Plan

The Airport Advisory Commission approved the meeting agenda by voice vote (4-0). It also approved the minutes from the April 1, 2025 meeting by voice vote (4-0). Finally, the commission adjourned the meeting by voice vote (4-0). No other actions were decided.

• Approved meeting agenda (voice vote 4-0)
• Approved April 1 minutes (voice vote 4-0)
• Adjourned meeting (voice vote 4-0)

Finance Committee

The Roswell Finance Committee will consider recommending over $3.6 million in expenditures, including a $300,000 lodgers' tax request for National Championship Air Races marketing, $1.1 million in emergency flood damage purchases for multiple city facilities, and contracts for fencing, soccer field lighting, cemetery columbarium, inclusive park, and air center restrooms. They will also discuss flood disaster updates, a budget adjustment resolution, and the preliminary FY26 budget.

• Consider $300,000 lodgers' tax funding for National Championship Air Races marketing
• Emergency flood damage purchases totaling $1,160,983.85 for Adult Center, Police Department, Terminal, and Air Center
• Recommend $460,040.72 purchase order for secure site fencing at Air Center
• Recommend $970,104.09 award for South Park Cemetery Columbarium Plaza construction
• Recommend $484,818.99 award for Air Center Terminal restrooms construction

The committee placed the $300,000 National Championship Air Races marketing request on the consent agenda and approved it. It also approved a $460,040.72 purchase order for ARFF fencing, a $145,135.60 electrical service contract for Cielo Grande Soccer Field lighting, and a $970,104.09 award for the South Park Cemetery Columbarium Plaza. Additional approvals included the $342,172.76 Inclusive Park Phase 3 award and several flood‑recovery purchase orders ranging from $216,020.60 to $294,742.06. All motions passed with vote totals of 5‑0 except the ARFF fencing order, which passed 4‑1.

• Approved $300,000 National Championship Air Races Lodgers' Tax Funding Request (5-0)
• Approved $460,040.72 PO 22502347 for ARFF fencing (4-1)
• Approved $145,135.60 electrical service work for Cielo Grande Soccer Field Lighting (5-0)
• Approved $970,104.09 award for South Park Cemetery Columbarium Plaza (5-0)
• Approved $342,172.76 award for Inclusive Park Phase 3 (5-0)
• Approved $294,742.06 ratification of PO 22502190 for Adult Center flood repairs (5-0)
• Approved $258,476.31 ratification of PO 22502168 for Police Department flood repairs (5-0)
• Approved $216,020.60 ratification of PO 22502183 for Terminal flood repairs (5-0)

Keep Roswell Beautiful Board

The Keep Roswell Beautiful Board meeting scheduled for April 28, 2025, has been cancelled.

Roswell Public Library Board of Trustees

The Roswell Public Library Board will discuss finances including the 2022 General Obligation Bond Funds and a state Library Grant-in-Aid, and take action on the Outdoor Early Childhood Play and Learn Area. The board will also receive the Library Director's report covering the Summer Reading Program, Kindergarten Bags, and other programs.

• Action item: Outdoor Early Childhood Play and Learn Area, using 2022 GO Bond funds
• 2022 General Obligation Bond Funds: $170,882.41 awarded; $65,035.95 reimbursement requested for shelving, iPads, computers, and security cameras
• Library Grant-in-Aid: $10,287.08 for yearbook scanning and Senior Planet project
• Summer Reading Program registration begins May 27, with Wonder on Wheels mobile museum
• Kindergarten Bags: preparing school supply bags for incoming kindergarteners

The board approved the meeting agenda by a unanimous voice vote (4‑0). It also approved the March 27 minutes by a unanimous voice vote (4‑0). The board finalized the items created by Percussion Play that will be purchased for the Outdoor Early Childhood Play and Learn Area. No other substantive actions were decided at this meeting.

• Approved agenda (voice vote 4-0)
• Approved March 27 minutes (voice vote 4-0)
• Finalized purchase of Percussion Play items for Outdoor Early Childhood Play and Learn Area

Legal Committee

The Legal Committee will meet to discuss a closed session on litigation, receive departmental reports, and consider recommending steps to authorize a land sale contract with Amazon.com Services LLC and a 5-year lease with AEVEX for bunkers at the Roswell Air Center. The committee's recommendations would go to the full City Council.

• Closed session under attorney-client privilege for threatened or pending litigation against the city
• Ordinance 25-XX: consider recommending to advertise for a public hearing on sale of real property to Amazon.com Services LLC
• Consider recommending approval of a 5-year lease (May 2025–April 2030) with AEVEX for Bunkers 1130, 1131, 1137, and 1144 at Roswell Air Center
• Community Development Center report: 585 notices mailed, $10,763 in business license receipts, 73 building permits issued in March 2025
• Safety Department report: 17 accidents/incidents in March 2025, YTD training costs $789,809.48

The Legal Committee approved the agenda with two items moved to later in the meeting (voice vote 3‑0). It passed a motion to authorize advertising a public hearing on Ordinance 25‑XX for the sale of real property to Amazon.com Services, LLC (voice vote 3‑0). It also approved a recommendation for AEVEX to enter a five‑year lease of four bunkers at the Roswell Air Center (voice vote 3‑0). Finally, the committee voted to hold a closed session to discuss attorney‑client privilege matters (voice vote 3‑0).

• Approved agenda changes moving items 1 and 2 after item 8 (voice vote 3‑0)
• Authorized advertising public hearing for Amazon property sale ordinance (voice vote 3‑0)
• Recommended approval of AEVEX five‑year lease for Bunkers 1130, 1131, 1137, 1144 at Roswell Air Center (voice vote 3‑0)
• Held closed session to discuss attorney‑client privilege litigation (voice vote 3‑0)

Drought Contingency Task Force

The Drought Contingency Task Force will consider and vote on a scope of work for triggers of the drought contingency plan, as discussed at the previous meeting. The agenda also includes approval of the minutes from April 8, 2024, and a public participation period.

• Vote on scope of work for drought contingency plan triggers

The task force approved the meeting agenda by voice vote 6‑0. The minutes from the April 8, 2025 meeting were also approved by voice vote 6‑0. A motion to adopt the scope of work was passed with a voice vote of 6‑0. The meeting adjourned at 4:49 p.m.

• Agenda approved (voice vote 6-0)
• April 8, 2025 minutes approved (voice vote 6-0)
• Scope of work approved (voice vote 6-0)

Roswell Museum Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will meet to appoint a chair and vice chair and determine board member assignments for working groups. The meeting also includes updates on disaster recovery, membership programs, and a 2024 annual review.

• Appointment of board chair
• Appointment of board vice chair
• Assignment of board members to working groups
• 2024 annual review by museum staff
• Disaster recovery and recovery merchandise project updates

The board unanimously approved the meeting agenda, the March 17 minutes, and corrected February 24 minutes. It also approved Valli West as board chair and Lindsay Fincher as vice chair. Additionally, two working groups were approved with their member assignments.

• Approved agenda (8-0)
• Approved March 17, 2025 minutes (8-0)
• Approved corrected February 24, 2025 minutes (8-0)
• Approved Valli West as board chair (8-0)
• Approved Lindsay Fincher as vice chair (8-0)
• Approved acquisition working group (members West, Jenkins, Fleming, Rivera, Fincher) (8-0)
• Approved membership working group (members Huebner, Murphy, Hartwick, Breedyk) (8-0)
• Adjourned meeting (8-0)

Infrastructure Committee

The Infrastructure Committee will consider approving minutes from March 17 and recommend three contract awards: electrical service for Cielo Grande Soccer Field lighting ($145,135.60), South Park Cemetery Columbarium Plaza ($970,104.09), and Inclusive Park Phase 3 ($342,172.76). Non-action items include discussions on the Country Club Reservoirs Project and Roswell Transit Fares, plus department reports.

• Recommend award of electrical service work for Cielo Grande Soccer Field Lighting to J&G Electric for $145,135.60
• Recommend award of South Park Cemetery Columbarium Plaza (RFP 24-011) to Waide Construction for $970,104.09 using ARPA and Well House Project Grant funds
• Recommend award of Inclusive Park Phase 3 to Abraham's Construction for $342,172.76
• Discussion of Country Club Reservoirs Project
• Discussion of Roswell Transit Fares

The Infrastructure Committee voted unanimously to recommend three contract awards: electrical service for Cielo Grande Soccer Field lighting ($145,135.60), the South Park Cemetery Columbarium Plaza project ($970,104.09), and Inclusive Park Phase 3 ($342,172.76). Each recommendation was moved, seconded, and passed by a 4‑0 voice vote. All three items were directed to the Finance Committee for further action.

• Recommended award of electrical service for Cielo Grande Soccer Field lighting to J&G Electric, Inc. ($145,135.60) – passed 4-0
• Recommended award of South Park Cemetery Columbarium Plaza to Waide Construction, Inc. ($970,104.09) – passed 4-0
• Recommended award of Inclusive Park Phase 3 to Abraham’s Construction, Inc. ($342,172.76) – passed 4-0

Parks & Recreation Commission

The commission will meet to review department reports and consider the approval of meeting minutes from March 19, 2025. The agenda is primarily procedural with no new action items listed.

• Approval of March 19, 2025 meeting minutes

The Parks & Recreation Commission approved the meeting agenda with a 5‑0 voice vote. It also approved the minutes from the March 19, 2025 meeting with a 5‑0 voice vote. No other actions or decisions were taken during the meeting.

• Approved agenda (5-0)
• Approved March 19, 2025 minutes (5-0)

Cemetery Board

The board will approve the agenda and minutes from March, welcome new member Heidi Huckabee, and receive reports from the sexton and bookkeeper. Key updates include progress on irrigation work at South Park Cemetery and the committal shelter addition at General Douglas McBride Veterans Cemetery. The meeting is largely informational with no action items on the agenda.

• Welcome new board member Heidi Huckabee
• Sexton's report on burial services for March 2025
• Bookkeeper's report on activity for March 2025
• Update on irrigation work at South Park Cemetery
• Update on committal shelter addition at General Douglas McBride Veterans Cemetery

The Cemetery Board approved the meeting agenda for April 15, 2025 with a 4-0 voice vote. The board also approved the minutes from the March 18, 2025 meeting, also by a 4-0 voice vote. No other actions or decisions were taken.

• Approved agenda for April 15, 2025 (4-0)
• Approved minutes from March 18, 2025 (4-0)

Occupancy Tax Board

The Occupancy Tax Board meeting scheduled for April 15, 2025, has been canceled. No business will be conducted at this time.

• Meeting canceled; no items discussed

Public Safety Committee

The committee will discuss a budget adjustment and payment for temporary dispatchers to address staffing issues. Members will also consider a resolution for the demolition of one dilapidated structure.

• Authorization for PO 22501835-03 for temporary dispatchers in the amount of $345,858.13
• Budget adjustment of $286,858.13 for Consolidated Dispatch staffing
• Resolution for the removal or demolition of one dilapidated structure
• Monthly reports from Police, Fire, Emergency Management, and Animal Services

The committee approved the meeting agenda by voice vote, 4‑0. It also approved the March 18 minutes by voice vote, 4‑0. No action was taken on a condemned property because the illegal structure had been removed. The committee authorized ratification of PO 22501835‑03 for temporary dispatchers, approving $345,858.13 in services and a $286,858.13 budget adjustment, vote 4‑0.

• Approved agenda (voice vote 4‑0)
• Approved March 18 minutes (voice vote 4‑0)
• No action taken on condemnation property (owner removed illegal structure)
• Authorized ratification of PO 22501835‑03 for temporary dispatchers, $345,858.13 services and $286,858.13 budget adjustment (vote 4‑0)

City Council

The Roswell City Council will vote on a consent agenda that includes multiple leases at the Roswell Air Center, equipment purchases for public safety, and a significant budget increase for museum disaster recovery. A public hearing will consider vacating a portion of East 9th Street and adjacent alleys for infill development. Another hearing will address an appeal to rezone 3.3 acres at 1507 S Sunset Ave to a recreational vehicle park. New business includes a five-year drone services contract and appointments to the Cemetery Board.

• Museum disaster recovery change order increasing PO from $850,000 to $2,428,283.30
• AerSale 10-year lease agreement for Hangar 85 and Building 240 at Roswell Air Center
• Purchase of one Class-A HME pumper for $740,030 from Municipal Emergency Services
• Five-year contract with Paladin Drones for $496,350
• Public hearing on zone change from R-2 Residential to RVP Recreational Vehicle Park at 1507 S Sunset Ave

The council unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the consent agenda. It authorized a ten‑year lease for AerSale at the Roswell Air Center covering Hangar 85 and Building 240. Councilors also voted 9‑0 to hold a public hearing on the vacation of East 9th Street. Several procurement and lease items were approved as part of the consent agenda.

• Approved AerSale ten‑year lease for Hangar 85 and Building 240 (9‑0)
• Approved agenda amendment moving items to consent agenda (9‑0)
• Approved consent agenda items including multiple airport leases and purchase orders (9‑0)
• Approved purchase order $262,661.55 for three SCBA compressors (9‑0)
• Approved purchase order $740,030.00 for one Class‑A HME pumper (9‑0)
• Approved change order $1,578,283.30 for museum disaster‑recovery remediation (9‑0)
• Adopted Resolution 25‑20 budget adjustment for FY ending June 30 2025 (9‑0)
• Moved to hold public hearing on vacation of East 9th Street (9‑0)

Drought Contingency Task Force

The Drought Contingency Task Force will meet to discuss updates to the Drought Contingency Plan triggers and the associated scope of work. The body will also review updates regarding hotel contacts and pledge month advertisements.

• Action item: Drought Contingency Plan Triggers update and Scope of Work
• Non-action item: Pledge Month Advertisement
• Non-action item: Update from Judy Stubbs on Hotel Contacts

The Drought Contingency Task Force approved its April 8 agenda and the March 11 minutes, each by a 5‑0 voice vote. The group also set a meeting for April 22, 2025, to vote on the scope of work for drought‑plan triggers. No other actions were taken.

• Approved agenda (voice vote 5-0)
• Approved March 11, 2025 minutes (voice vote 5-0)
• Scheduled April 22, 2025 meeting to vote on drought plan triggers

Finance Committee

The committee approved its agenda and the prior meeting minutes by voice votes of 4‑0. It adopted budget adjustments totaling $3,439,990.47, including a $66,146.05 bridge repair, with a 5‑0 voice vote. It also recommended approval of a five‑year contract with Paladin Drones for $496,350.00, passing 4‑0 by voice vote.

• Agenda approved (4-0 voice vote)
• Minutes approved (4-0 voice vote)
• Budget adjustments $3,439,990.47 approved, including $66,146.05 bridge repair (5-0 voice vote)
• 5-year Paladin Drones contract $496,350.00 approved (4-0 voice vote)

Pecos Valley Regional Communications Center Board

The Pecos Valley Regional Communication Center Board will consider approval of the agenda and minutes from the previous meeting, then receive non-action updates on the Mind Share radio project, ProSuite and ProQA software, the operations report, and the dispatch remodeling project. No action items are listed on the agenda.

• Consider approval of the agenda for April 2, 2025
• Consider approval of the minutes from February 12, 2025
• Radio Services Update – Code 3 Services (Mind Share Project)
• IT Update – ProSuite and RPD Front Desk ProQA (EPD)
• Dispatch Remodeling Project Update – Alex Palomino

The board voted to approve the April 2 agenda after a motion by Karen Sanders and a voice vote of yes from all present members. They also approved the February 12, 2025 meeting minutes following a motion by Dan Fuller and a voice vote of yes from all present members. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved agenda (voice vote)
• Approved February 12, 2025 minutes (voice vote)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on a conditional use permit for an in-home childcare at 603 S Mississippi and consider a request to vacate portions of 9th Street and adjacent alleys for infill development. Additionally, staff will introduce the AbleCity comprehensive master plan process. The commission will also approve the agenda and minutes from the previous meeting.

• Conditional Use Permit for in-home childcare (up to 12 children) at 603 S Mississippi in R-1 Residential
• Vacation of 9th Street 60' right-of-way and adjacent alleys from N Main to N Virginia for infill development in C-2 and I-1 zones
• Introduction to AbleCity Comprehensive Master Plan and Process
• Approval of March 4, 2025 draft meeting minutes

The Planning & Zoning Commission approved its agenda and the March 4, 2025 meeting minutes by voice vote (6‑0). It then approved a Conditional Use Permit for an in‑home childcare facility at 603 S Mississippi, allowing up to twelve children, with conditions that the existing fence be brought to code and the RV be removed. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved agenda (voice vote 6‑0)
• Approved March 4, 2025 minutes (voice vote 6‑0)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit for in‑home childcare at 603 S Mississippi with fence and RV conditions (voice vote 6‑0)

Airport Advisory Commission

The Airport Advisory Commission will meet to receive informational reports and updates on airport operations, including revenue and expenses, construction projects, and the NCAR air race event. No action items are scheduled; the meeting consists of staff reports, commission comments, and public participation.

• Approval of minutes from February 4 and March 11, 2025 meetings
• Air Center Operations Report covering revenue/expenses and strategic plan updates
• 2023 Wind Damage Claim Construction Update on hangar repairs
• Project List updates including BLM Loading Pit, MAP Apron Rehabilitation, Taxiway Charlie, and Terminal Improvement
• NCAR Update on air race event planning

The commission voted unanimously to approve the agenda for the April 1 meeting. It also approved the minutes from the February 4 and March 11 meetings. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous voice vote.

• Approved agenda for April 1, 2025 meeting (voice vote 4-0)
• Approved minutes from February 4, 2025 meeting (voice vote 4-0)
• Approved minutes from March 11, 2025 meeting (voice vote 4-0)
• Adjourned meeting (voice vote 4-0)

Keep Roswell Beautiful Board

The board will meet to approve the agenda and previous meeting minutes. Members will hold a general discussion regarding Keep Roswell Beautiful and upcoming events.

• Approval of February 24, 2025 meeting minutes

City Council

The Roswell City Council will hold a public hearing and consider approving emergency Ordinance 25-02, which would impose a 0.375% municipal flood recovery gross receipts tax (GRT) to fund bonds for recovery from the October 2024 floods. The tax would raise Roswell's GRT from 7.8958% to 8.27% and automatically sunset when the debt is retired. The council may also approve the agenda and hear public comment.

• Public hearing and vote on emergency Ordinance 25-02 for a 0.375% Municipal Flood Recovery Gross Receipts Tax
• Tax proceeds dedicated exclusively to flood recovery revenue bonds for October 2024 flood damages (approx. $260 million)
• GRT increase from 7.8958% to 8.27% with automatic sunset when bonds are retired

The Roswell City Council adopted emergency Ordinance 25-02, creating a municipal flood recovery Gross Receipts Tax that raises the rate from 7.8958% to 8.27% to fund flood recovery bonds. The ordinance was enacted with a unanimous 9‑0 vote, with one councilor absent. The council also approved the meeting agenda unanimously.

• Approved emergency Ordinance 25-02 adopting flood recovery GRT (9-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)

Legal Committee

The Legal Committee will discuss the creation of a Community Response Team within the Fire Department and potential amendments to the Solid Waste Code. The body is also reviewing several lease agreements for the Roswell Air Center and the demolition of four dilapidated structures.

• Resolution 25-XX: removal or demolition of four dilapidated structures
• Resolution 25-13: creating a Community Response Team within the Fire Department
• Ordinance 25-XX: proposed amendments to the Solid Waste Code
• Lease agreements for Roswell Air Center with National Champion Air Races, BS International, and AerSale
• 30-year in-kind lease agreement for NM Youth Challenge

The committee voted 4-0 to recommend approval of four lease agreements for the Roswell Air Center, covering National Champion Air Races, BS International, AerSale, and NM Youth Challenge. It also passed a recommendation to demolish four dilapidated structures (Resolution 25-XX) and to amend the Solid Waste Code for automatic rate adjustments. All motions passed by voice vote with Councilor Oropesa absent.

• Approved lease for National Champion Air Races (building 100, 1‑year) – voice vote 4-0
• Approved lease for BS International (building 117, 1‑year) – voice vote 4-0
• Approved lease for AerSale (Hangar 85 & building 240, 10‑year) – voice vote 4-0
• Approved lease for NM Youth Challenge (buildings 607 & 610, 30‑year) – voice vote 4-0
• Recommended adoption of Resolution 25-XX to demolish four dilapidated structures – voice vote 4-0
• Recommended amendment to Solid Waste Code for automatic rate adjustments – voice vote 4-0

Roswell Public Library Board of Trustees

The Roswell Public Library Board will consider an action item on the Outdoor Early Childhood Play and Learn Area and receive updates on flood damage repairs, finances including the 2022 General Obligation Bond and Library Grant-in-Aid, and a request to forgive fines lost in the October 2024 flood.

• Action item: Outdoor Early Childhood Play and Learn Area (professional services fee of $38,843.93 from donations, per flood recovery report)
• Forgiveness of fines and fees related to flood on October 19-20, 2024 (89 items valued at $1,403.75)
• 2022 General Obligation Bond funds: $170,832.41 awarded, $65,035.95 reimbursed for shelving, iPads, computers; remaining $105,796.46 for Play and Learn Area
• Library Grant-in-Aid: $10,287.08 awarded, second payment of $5,143.54 received
• Updates on roof repairs, flood damage repairs, and Senior Planet computer training program

The Roswell Public Library Board approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the January 23 and February 26 meetings, each by a 4‑0 voice vote. The board also assigned Library staff member Enid Costley to compile a list of items for the Outdoor Early Childhood Play and Learn Area and report back at the next meeting.

• Approved agenda (4-0 voice vote)
• Approved minutes of Jan 23 and Feb 26 meetings (4-0 voice vote)
• Tasked Enid Costley to compile list for Outdoor Early Childhood Play and Learn Area

Commission on Aging

The regular meeting of the Roswell Commission on Aging scheduled for March 20, 2025, has been cancelled.

Parks & Recreation Commission

The commission will meet to discuss the installation of speedbumps on 8th Street and review reports from the Parks and Recreation departments. The item regarding speedbumps is slated to be sent to infrastructure for further debate.

• Consideration of speedbump installation on 8th Street

The Parks & Recreation Commission approved its agenda and the February 19, 2025 minutes, each by a unanimous 4‑0 voice vote. It also voted to forward a citizen request for a speedbump at Sycamore and 8th Street to the Infrastructure department, again unanimously 4‑0. No other actions were taken.

• Approved agenda (voice vote 4-0)
• Approved February 19, 2025 minutes (voice vote 4-0)
• Forwarded speedbump request to Infrastructure (voice vote 4-0)

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee approved sending several equipment purchases to the Finance Committee and full council for consideration. These include a 5-year drone contract with Paladin Drones, three SCBA compressors, a Class-A fire pumper, and eight cardiac monitors. The committee also approved placing four properties on the Legal Committee agenda for condemnation. All votes passed 4-0 or 3-0, with Councilor Cavin absent.

• Approved agenda and February 18, 2025 minutes (4-0)
• Approved 4 properties for condemnation, placed on Legal Committee agenda (4-0)
• Approved 5-year Paladin Drones contract, sent to Finance Committee (3-0)
• Approved $262,661.55 for 3 SCBA compressors, sent to Finance Committee (3-0)
• Approved $740,030.00 for Class-A HME pumper, sent to Finance and consent agenda (4-0)
• Approved $357,340.88 for 8 Lifepak 35 cardiac monitors, sent to Finance and consent agenda (4-0)

Cemetery Board

The South Park Cemetery Board will meet to vote on a mission statement and discuss nominations for board vacancies and term renewals. The board will also receive reports from the sexton and bookkeeper regarding 2024 and early 2025 activities.

• Voting on Mission Statement
• Discussion and voting of nomination for Board vacancies and term renewals
• Sexton’s Report on services for 2024, January, and February 2025
• Bookkeeper’s Report on activity for 2024, January, and February 2025

The Roswell Cemetery Board approved adding a mission statement to the Cemetery Rules and Regulations and nominated Heidi Huckabee to fill a board vacancy, both by unanimous 3-0 votes. The board also approved the agenda and minutes from previous meetings. No other formal decisions were made; the meeting included reports on burials and construction progress.

• Approved adding mission statement to Cemetery Rules and Regulations (3-0)
• Approved nomination of Heidi Huckabee for board vacancy (3-0)
• Approved agenda for March 18, 2025 (3-0)
• Approved minutes from Oct 15, 2024, Jan 21, and Feb 18, 2025 (3-0)

Occupancy Tax Board

The Occupancy Tax Board meeting scheduled for March 18, 2025, has been canceled. The next meeting is set for April 15, 2025.

City Council

At a special meeting, the Roswell City Council will consider two resolutions: one to apply for up to $100,000 from the New Mexico Finance Authority for a Critical Hydrant Issue Management Plan, and another to accept a Deed of Release for 45 acres at the Roswell Air Center sold under Ordinance 24-04 for modular home construction. The hydrant plan includes inspections and maintenance of all hydrants, with a total cost of $127,942.20.

• Resolution 25-15: Apply for up to $100,000 from NMFA for a Critical Hydrant Issue Management Plan to inspect and maintain all city fire hydrants.
• Total cost for hydrant plan is $127,942.20, with remainder from fire protection and water department funds.
• Resolution 25-16: Accept a Deed of Release for 45.23 acres at Roswell Air Center sold for modular home construction under Ordinance 24-04.
• FAA approved the release of the airport land, and the resolution is an administrative step required by the FAA.
• Public participation will be allowed before council action on agenda items.

The Roswell City Council unanimously adopted Resolution 25-15, authorizing an application to the New Mexico Finance Authority for up to $100,000 to fund a Critical Hydrant Issue Management Plan. The council also unanimously adopted Resolution 25-16, accepting a Deed of Release for land at the Roswell Air Center sold under Ordinance 24-04 for modular home construction.

• Adopted Resolution 25-15 for $100K hydrant management plan (10-0)
• Adopted Resolution 25-16 accepting Deed of Release for Air Center land (10-0)

Roswell Museum Board of Trustees

The Roswell Museum Board of Trustees will discuss and vote on accepting donations of artworks from Loren Kieve (two lithographs by William Goodman, a painting by Peter Rogers, and a watercolor by Peter Hurd) and from Marilyn Winch (a work on paper by RC Gorman). The board will also receive information-only updates on disaster recovery, recovery merchandise, membership programs, and upcoming events. The meeting includes recognition of outgoing board members and a director's report.

• Consider approval of donation from Loren Kieve: two 'Untitled' lithographs by William Goodman, an 'Untitled (Dream Series)' painting by Peter Rogers, and an 'Untitled' watercolor by Peter Hurd
• Consider approval of donation from Marilyn Winch: a work on paper titled 'Julia' by RC Gorman
• Disaster recovery status update from Director Brooks
• Recovery merchandise project update
• Membership program updates and discussion of Member's Open House

The Roswell Museum Board of Trustees approved two art donations and the meeting agenda and prior minutes. They also received updates on flood recovery, including a likely rebuild at a new location, and on membership and fundraising efforts.

• Approved agenda (8-0)
• Approved February 24, 2025 meeting minutes (8-0)
• Approved donation of artworks by William Goodman, Peter Rogers, and Peter Hurd from Loren Kieve (8-0)
• Approved donation of 'Julia' by RC Gorman from Marilyn Winch (8-0)

Infrastructure Committee

The Infrastructure Committee is meeting to recommend a contract for pedestrian bridge repairs and review reports from various city departments. The body will also consider the approval of minutes from its February 24, 2025, meeting.

• Proposed award of $66,146.05 to Smithco Construction for repair of the Waste Water Treatment Plant MRAS Basin Pedestrian Bridge

The Infrastructure Committee voted 4-0 to recommend awarding a $66,146.05 contract to Smithco Construction for repairing the Waste Water Treatment Plant MRAS Basin Pedestrian Bridge, with the item to be reviewed by the Finance Committee for the consent agenda. The committee also discussed department reports, including transit fare changes, fleet management, and road projects, but took no other formal votes.

• Approved agenda as presented (4-0)
• Approved February 24, 2025 minutes (4-0)
• Recommended award of WWTP MRAS Basin Pedestrian Bridge repair to Smithco Construction for $66,146.05, to be sent to Finance Committee (4-0)

City Council

The Roswell City Council will consider a consent agenda including a $215,000 purchase of a used ladder truck and $662,861 in emergency water/wastewater repairs from the October flood. A public hearing is scheduled on Ordinance 25-01 to amend the Municipal Campaign Finance Code. New business includes creating a Community Response Team within the Fire Department and approving several board appointments.

• Purchase order for 2003 Ferrara 100' ladder truck at $215,000 from Siddons Martin Emergency Group
• Ratify change order for $662,861 in flood-related water/wastewater repairs to J & H Services, Inc.
• Public hearing on Ordinance 25-01 to amend the Municipal Campaign Finance Code
• Resolution 25-13 creating a Community Response Team within the Roswell Fire Department
• Award of $38,844 to Studio 27 for Roswell Public Library Outdoor Play and Learn Area

The Roswell City Council adopted Resolution 25-14 accepting the results of a special audit for fiscal years 2018-2022. The council also approved over $662,000 in emergency flood repairs to water and wastewater infrastructure, and authorized the purchase of a used ladder truck for $215,000. Several other resolutions and appointments were approved, mostly by unanimous vote.

• Adopted Resolution 25-14 accepting special audit results (8-0)
• Approved $215,000 purchase of 2003 Ferrara ladder truck (8-0)
• Ratified $662,861.05 in emergency flood repairs to J & H Services (8-0)
• Waived $1,440.92 in library flood-damage replacement fees (8-0)
• Awarded $38,843.93 design contract for Library Outdoor Play Area to Studio 27 (8-0)
• Adopted Resolution 25-09 mandating cleanup of six properties (8-0)
• Adopted Resolution 25-10 requiring demolition of one structure (8-0)
• Enacted Ordinance 25-01 amending Municipal Campaign Finance Code (8-0)

Airport Advisory Commission

The meeting originally scheduled for March 4, 2025, has been rescheduled. The agenda contains only a notice of this date change.

Airport Advisory Commission

The commission will discuss air center operations, including revenue and passenger boarding. The meeting includes updates on several infrastructure projects and reports on flood and wind damage claims.

• Project updates for ADB Lighting, Master Plan, and BLM Loading Pit/Taxiway
• Terminal Improvement drawings and bidding process
• Grandstand Construction foundation work and steel delivery
• 2024 Flood Damage Report and 2023 Wind Damage Claim updates
• NCAR update regarding the 84-acre 'Taco Chip' layout and parking

The Airport Advisory Commission voted unanimously to table the February 4, 2025 meeting minutes for review at the next meeting. No formal decisions were made on projects or policies; the meeting consisted of staff reports on airport operations, construction projects, and other updates.

• Approved meeting agenda (4-0)
• Tabled February 4, 2025 meeting minutes (4-0)

Drought Contingency Task Force

The Drought Contingency Task Force will hear updates on the Drought Contingency Plan submission to City Council, the water conservation advertising campaign, grant/budget status, and hotel outreach. No action items are scheduled for this meeting.

• Update on Drought Contingency Plan after submission to Infrastructure on February 24
• Advertising campaign live at Roswell facilities and billboards; follow-up on school placement
• Grant and budget update with no items to report
• Continued efforts to increase hotel participation in water conservation
• Potential Water Summit discussion deferred due to Civic Center flood damage

The Drought Contingency Task Force approved a motion to have Councilman Chris Cortez draft a scope of work to hire a hydrologist (or similar expert) to help narrow down the trigger points for the Drought Contingency Plan, with a budget of up to $7,000. The motion passed 4-0. The scope of work will be submitted for bids, and the proposal will return to the task force at the April 8, 2025 meeting. The task force also approved the agenda and the February 11, 2025 minutes, both by 4-0 voice votes.

• Approved motion for Councilman Cortez to write scope of work for hydrologist to refine drought triggers, budget up to $7,000 (4-0)
• Approved agenda for March 11, 2025 meeting (4-0)
• Approved February 11, 2025 minutes with correction of year to 2025 (4-0)

Finance Committee

The Roswell Finance Committee will review budget planning, a flood disaster update, and several action items. Key decisions include emergency water/wastewater repairs totaling $662,861 for flood damage, purchase of four ambulances for $1,288,380, a ladder truck for $215,000, and medical equipment for $492,686. The committee will also consider supporting NMDOT road projects and waiving flood-related replacement fees.

• Emergency change order for flood-damaged sewer repairs ($662,861 to J & H Services)
• Purchase of four Demers 4x4 Type 1 ambulances ($1,288,380 from Siddons Martin Emergency Group)
• Purchase of a 2003 Ferrara 100' ladder truck ($215,000 from Siddons Martin)
• Purchase of four gurneys and four Lifepak 35s ($492,686 from Howe Medical)
• Resolution supporting NMDOT road projects ($1.52M for 2nd St pavement, $2.66M for S. Atkinson mill & fill)

The Finance Committee recommended adoption of Resolution 25-XX approving budget adjustments totaling $3,439,990.47 for FY2025, and forwarded it to the consent agenda. The committee also recommended approval of a $662,861.05 change order for emergency water and wastewater repairs, a $215,000 purchase order for a used ladder truck, and several other items. All votes were unanimous (5-0).

• Recommended budget adjustment of $3,439,990.47 for FY2025 (5-0)
• Recommended approval of $662,861.05 change order for flood-related water/wastewater repairs (5-0)
• Recommended approval of $215,000 purchase order for 2003 Ferrara 100' ladder truck (5-0)
• Recommended approval of Scope of Work for RFP-25-006 Audit Services (5-0)
• Recommended support for NMDOT TPF funding projects (5-0)
• Recommended waiving $1,440.92 in library replacement fees for flood-damaged items (5-0)
• Recommended award of $38,843.93 for library outdoor play area design to Studio 27 (5-0)
• Approved amended agenda and February 6, 2025 minutes (4-0)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will decide on three action items: a zone change from R-2 Residential to RVP Recreational Vehicle Park for 3.3 acres at 1507 S Sunset Ave; a special use permit for a professional office at 905 W Alameda St; and a variance to allow an accessory dwelling unit at 102 S Lea Ave. They will also receive updates on proposed text amendments to the zoning ordinance, a previous cannabis zoning case, and the city's comprehensive master plan.

• Zone change (ZOC-25-0003) from R-2 Residential to RVP Recreational Vehicle Park for 3.3 acres at 1507 S Sunset Ave
• Special use permit (SUP-25-0005) for professional office at 905 W Alameda St
• Variance (VAR-25-0008) to minimum lot size for accessory dwelling unit at 102 S Lea Ave
• Update on proposed text amendments to Zoning Ordinance Articles 12 and 14
• Update on City of Roswell Comprehensive Master Plan

The Roswell Planning & Zoning Commission approved a zone change from R-2 Residential to RVP Recreational Vehicle Park for 3.3 acres at 1507 S Sunset Ave, despite written protests exceeding 20% of the notification area, which required a two-thirds vote. The commission also approved a special use permit for a professional office at 905 W Alameda St and a variance for an accessory dwelling unit at 102 S Lea Ave, all by 6-0 votes. No substantive decisions were made on other items; the meeting included procedural approvals and staff updates.

• Approved zone change ZOC-25-0003 to RVP at 1507 S Sunset Ave (6-0)
• Approved special use permit SUP-25-0005 for professional office at 905 W Alameda St (6-0)
• Approved variance VAR-25-0008 for accessory dwelling unit at 102 S Lea Ave (6-0)
• Approved agenda and minutes (6-0)

Legal Committee

The Legal Committee will meet to discuss and recommend actions to the City Council. Regular items include a resolution to require demolition of one dilapidated structure and a professional services award for an outdoor early childhood play area. Non-action items include monthly reports from several departments and a discussion of past development plans for Cielo Grande.

• Resolution 25-XX requiring removal or demolition of one dilapidated structure
• Consider recommending approval of professional services award for Outdoor Early Childhood Play and Learn Area
• Discussion of past development plans for Cielo Grande (Jessica Vickers)
• Approve minutes from January 30, 2025 regular meeting
• Receive monthly reports from Community Development, HR, City Clerk, Safety, and Legal departments

The Legal Committee voted 3-0 to recommend Resolution 25-XX to the City Council for consent agenda, requiring removal or demolition of one dilapidated structure deemed a public nuisance. The committee also voted 3-0 to recommend approval of professional services for an outdoor early childhood play and learn area at the library to the Finance Committee. No other substantive decisions were made; remaining items were informational reports.

• Recommended Resolution 25-XX for dilapidated structure removal/demolition to City Council (3-0)
• Recommended award of professional services for Outdoor Early Childhood Play and Learn Area to Finance Committee (3-0)
• Approved meeting agenda as presented (3-0)
• Approved minutes from January 30, 2025 (3-0)

Roswell Public Library Board of Trustees

The meeting originally scheduled for February 27, 2025, has been rescheduled for February 26, 2025. No other agenda items were provided.

The Roswell Public Library Board of Trustees meeting scheduled for February 26, 2025, did not occur because the agenda was not posted. No minutes were taken and no decisions were made.

Roswell Museum Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will discuss and consider approving nominations for board vacancies and term renewals. The meeting will also include status updates on disaster recovery and a merchandise project following flood damage.

• Approval of nominations for Board of Trustee vacancies and term renewals
• Disaster recovery status overview
• Status update on recovery merchandise project
• Discussion of membership benefits during museum closure

The Roswell Museum Board of Trustees approved nominations for three new board members and two term renewals, all by unanimous vote. The board also received updates on disaster recovery, including a $12,600 NEH grant for the Goddard collection and ongoing assessments.

• Approved agenda (9-0)
• Approved January 27, 2025 meeting minutes (9-0)
• Approved nominations of Morgan Breedyk, Nancy Fleming, Jose Rivera for vacancies and term renewals of Tim Hartwick and Kate Huebner (9-0)

Keep Roswell Beautiful Board

The Keep Roswell Beautiful Board will discuss and vote on recommending applicants to fill board positions 3 and 4. The board will also consider approving the meeting agenda and previous minutes.

• Vote to recommend an applicant for board position 3 (Applicants: Marie Manning, Brandi Candelaria)
• Vote to recommend an applicant for board position 4 (Applicants: Nicole Scarpa, JoAnn Mascarenas)

The Keep Roswell Beautiful Board voted unanimously to recommend renewing M. Manning for position 3 and approving J. Mascarenas for position 4, both to fill board vacancies. The board also approved the meeting agenda and prior minutes. Staff reported the organization achieved President's Circle Status for Keep America Beautiful and discussed upcoming cleanup events.

• Approved meeting agenda (3-0)
• Approved November 25, 2024 minutes (3-0)
• Recommended M. Manning renewal for position 3 (3-0)
• Recommended J. Mascarenas for position 4 (3-0)

Infrastructure Committee

The Infrastructure Committee will consider recommending approval of emergency change orders for flood-damaged water and wastewater repairs totaling $662,861, including Hondo Draw Bypass, 4th Street and Lea Street manhole replacements, and Berrendo River aerial sewer repair. They will also discuss authorizing a public hearing for a drought contingency plan ordinance, a resolution supporting NMDOT funding projects, and review of solid waste costs and rates. Non-action items include discussion of purchasing farmland near the wastewater treatment plant and department reports.

• Change order for emergency flood repairs totaling $662,861 to J & H Services, Inc.
• Authorization to advertise public hearing for proposed Utility Ordinance 25-XX on drought contingency plan and water conservation
• Resolution 25-XX supporting projects in response to NMDOT January 2025 TPF Funding Call
• Discussion of purchase of farmland adjacent to WWTP
• Solid Waste Department review of costs and rates per Ordinance 24-07

The Infrastructure Committee voted unanimously to send the proposed Drought Contingency Plan ordinance back to the Drought Task Force for technical accuracy, delaying action on the utility ordinance. It also recommended a $662,861.05 change order for flood repairs and a resolution supporting NMDOT funding projects, both to go to the Finance Committee. The meeting included discussion-only items and department reports, with no other formal decisions.

• Approved agenda with item 6 moved to item 2 (4-0)
• Approved January 27, 2025 minutes as presented (4-0)
• Sent Drought Contingency Plan ordinance back to Drought Task Force for technical accuracy (4-0)
• Recommended change order to PO# 22501332 for $662,861.05 to J&H Services for flood repairs, sent to Finance Committee (4-0)
• Recommended Resolution 25-XX for NMDOT TPF funding projects, sent to March Finance Committee (4-0)

Parks & Recreation Commission

This is a procedural meeting of the Roswell Parks & Recreation Commission. They will consider approval of the January 15, 2025 meeting minutes and receive a staff report on the Parks & Recreation Departments covering January operations. No action items or new business are scheduled beyond these routine matters.

• Consider approval of January 15, 2025 meeting minutes
• Staff report on Parks & Recreation Departments for January 2025, including: 32 cemetery services ($49,420 revenue), 100 recreation memberships, golf gross revenue of $68,095.88, and zoo hiring/staffing updates

The Parks and Recreation Commission approved its agenda and the January 15, 2025 minutes, both by unanimous 5-0 votes. No formal decisions were made on substantive items; the meeting consisted of staff reports and public comments. Staff reported on a new cemetery water well, a zoo docent program, playground safety work, golf course merchandise updates, and adult center membership changes.

• Approved meeting agenda (5-0)
• Approved January 15, 2025 minutes (5-0)

Cemetery Board

The South Park Cemetery Board will consider voting on a mission statement, which was discussed at the October 2024 meeting and tabled for a future vote. The board will also hear the sexton's and bookkeeper's reports covering October 2024 through January 2025, and consider approval of the agenda and minutes from prior meetings.

• Vote on the board's mission statement (action item)
• Sexton's report by Ruben Esquivel on burial services for Oct–Dec 2024 and Jan 2025
• Bookkeeper's report by Daisy Diaz on financial activity for Oct–Dec 2024 and Jan 2025
• Approval of minutes from Oct 15, 2024 and Jan 21, 2025 (Jan meeting lacked quorum, no action taken)

The Roswell Cemetery Board meeting on February 18, 2025, was called to order but no quorum was established, with only two of three members present. As a result, no action was taken on the agenda, minutes, or any reports, and the meeting was dismissed at 4:15 p.m. The next meeting is scheduled for March 18, 2025.

• No quorum established; no action taken on agenda
• No quorum established; no action taken on minutes
• No action items considered due to lack of quorum
• No reports given due to lack of quorum
• Meeting adjourned at 4:15 p.m. without any decisions

Occupancy Tax Board

The Occupancy Tax Board will meet to review reports on lodger's tax, convention center bed fees, and the visitor center. The board will also receive an update regarding short-term rentals.

• Reports on Lodger’s Tax and Convention Center Bed Fees
• Visitor Center Report
• Update on Short Term Rentals

The board approved the meeting agenda and the August 20, 2024 minutes, both by 4-0 votes. Staff reported December 2024 collections of $1,732,870 in Lodgers' Tax and $64,132 in Convention Center Bed Fees. An update on short-term rentals noted progress in contacting owners and working with Legal on compliance. No public comment was made.

• Approved meeting agenda (4-0)
• Approved August 20, 2024 meeting minutes (4-0)

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee will consider recommending approval of a $1,288,380 purchase order for four ambulances and a $492,686.20 order for gurneys and heart monitors. The committee also will review resolutions to condemn one dilapidated structure and to create a Community Response Team within the Fire Department. Monthly reports from Emergency Management, Animal Services, Police, Fire, and other departments are scheduled.

• Purchase order for four Demers 4x4 Type 1 ambulances at $1,288,380 from Siddons Martin Emergency Group
• Purchase order for four gurneys and four Lifepak 35s at $492,686.20 from Howe Medical
• Resolution 25-XX to require removal or demolition of one dilapidated structure at 732 E Alameda St
• Resolution 25-XX to create a Community Response Team within the Roswell Fire Department
• Monthly reports from Emergency Management, Community Development, Animal Services, Consolidated Dispatch, Police, and Fire

The Public Safety Committee approved a $1,288,380 purchase order for four Demers 4x4 Type 1 ambulances from Siddons Martin Emergency Group, sending it to the Finance Committee. It also approved a $492,686.20 purchase order for four gurneys and four Lifepak 35s from Howe Medical, and recommended a resolution creating a community response team within the Roswell Fire Department to full council. A condemnation resolution was approved for the Legal Committee agenda. All votes were unanimous (5-0 or 4-0).

• Approved $1,288,380 purchase order for 4 Demers 4x4 Type 1 ambulances (5-0)
• Approved $492,686.20 purchase order for 4 gurneys and 4 Lifepak 35s (5-0)
• Recommended Resolution 25-xx creating community response team to full council (5-0)
• Approved condemnation resolution for Legal Committee agenda (4-0)

City Council

This regular meeting includes consent items for major purchases and emergency repairs, plus resolutions on property cleanup and budget adjustments. The council will also consider a disaster declaration ratification, a lease amendment, and an ordinance on campaign finance.

• $1.47M for two Class-A HME pumpers from Municipal Emergency Services
• $2.2M for a 100' Midmount Aerial Platform from Siddons Martin Emergency Group
• $910k for emergency sewer repairs from the October 2024 flood disaster
• Resolution 25-05 to require removal or demolition of four dilapidated structures
• Resolution 25-08 instructing general fund departments to maintain a 2% savings

The Roswell City Council approved granting the city manager authority to enter into a first amended lease with Dean Baldwin for Building 1083, extending the lease until 2029. The council also approved a budget adjustment (Resolution 25-06) with an amendment, ratified the city's disaster declaration, and authorized advertising for a public hearing on a campaign finance ordinance amendment. A resolution to require a 2% savings in general fund departments failed.

• Approved agenda with change to pull Resolution 25-06 (8-0)
• Approved consent agenda as amended (8-0)
• Approved granting city manager authority to enter into amended lease with Dean Baldwin for Building 1083 (9-0)
• Approved Resolution 25-06 budget adjustment as amended (9-0)
• Ratified City of Roswell Disaster Declaration (9-0)
• Failed Resolution 25-08 requiring 2% savings in general fund departments (1-8)
• Authorized advertising for public hearing on Ordinance 25-01 amending campaign finance code (8-1)

Pecos Valley Regional Communications Center Board

The Pecos Valley Regional Communications Center board held a meeting on February 12, 2025, although the notice states it was held in violation of the Open Meetings Act. No votes were cast and no action was taken. The board discussed a radio project status, an operations report highlighting 10 staffing vacancies, and an update on the dispatch remodeling project.

• Meeting held in violation of the Open Meetings Act; no votes or action taken
• Mindshare Radio Project update: purchase order on consent agenda for Feb. 13 City Council meeting; equipment expected in 2–3 months
• Operations report: 10 vacancies with one more resignation expected; traveling dispatchers starting in March
• Dispatch remodeling project update: center needs to be operational at least a month before the Air Races

The board approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the December 4, 2024 meeting, both by unanimous voice votes. Members heard a status update on the Mindshare Radio Project, noting a purchase order is on the February 13 City Council consent agenda. The operations report highlighted 10 current vacancies, with one more resignation expected, and traveling dispatchers starting in March. No public comments were made, and the meeting adjourned after about 15 minutes.

• Approved February 12, 2025 agenda (5-0)
• Approved December 4, 2024 minutes (5-0)

Drought Contingency Task Force

The Drought Contingency Task Force is meeting to receive non-action updates on advertising campaign, grant/budget status, water consumption statistics, drought contingency plan progress, hotel outreach, and well bubbler integration. No action items are listed on the agenda.

• Update on advertising campaign for water conservation
• Grant/budget update for the drought contingency program
• Update on the Drought Contingency Plan
• Update from Judy Stubbs on hotel outreach efforts
• Update on well bubbler integration

The Roswell Drought Contingency Task Force met on February 11, 2025, and approved an amended agenda and the January 14, 2025 minutes, both by 4-0 voice votes. No action items were taken. The group discussed advertising, water consumption statistics, and the Drought Contingency Plan submission timeline, and considered a possible Water Summit.

• Approved amended agenda (4-0)
• Approved January 14, 2025 minutes (4-0)

Finance Committee

The Roswell Finance Committee will review and recommend approval of multiple contracts and budget adjustments totaling over $5.7 million, primarily for flood disaster recovery and infrastructure repairs. The meeting will also include routine approvals such as minutes, payroll summaries, and future budget planning.

• Ratify $133,154.18 contract with Stantec for Roswell Substantial Damage Assessments Project
• Approve $104,554.27 repair for 20" water line leak on West Bland St.
• Authorize $96,760.95 for road re-striping to San Bar Construction Corporation
• Approve $1,470,000 purchase of two Class-A HME pumpers from Municipal Emergency Services
• Ratify $910,140.42 emergency water/wastewater repairs for Hondo Draw Bypass and other flood-damaged sites

The Finance Committee recommended approval of a $5,530,467.18 budget adjustment for FY2025, primarily for flood recovery expenses, and forwarded it to the City Council consent agenda. It also recommended several flood-related purchase orders and contracts, including $1.47M for two fire pumpers and $2.2M for an aerial platform, all funded by insurance. A resolution to require a 2% savings in general fund departments was sent to the full City Council with a 3-2 vote.

• Recommended $5,530,467.18 budget adjustment for FY2025 (5-0)
• Recommended disposal of flood-damaged city assets (5-0)
• Recommended $133,154.18 contract to Stantec for damage assessments (5-0)
• Recommended $104,554.27 for water line repair on West Bland St. (5-0)
• Recommended $96,760.95 for road re-striping to San Bar Construction (5-0)
• Recommended $152,778.09 for natural gas extension to Roswell Air Center (5-0)
• Recommended $1,470,000 for two fire pumpers (5-0)
• Recommended $2,204,755 for aerial platform (5-0)

Pecos Valley Regional Communications Center Board

This notice announces that the Pecos Valley Regional Communications Center Board of Directors meeting originally scheduled for February 5, 2025, has been rescheduled to February 12, 2025. No other agenda items are listed; the notice is purely procedural.

• Meeting date changed from Feb. 5 to Feb. 12, 2025

Airport Advisory Commission

The Roswell Airport Advisory Commission meets to discuss operations reports, project updates including ADB lighting, master plan, BLM loading pit, and others. They will also hear the 2023 wind damage claim construction update and 2024 flood damage report. No action items are scheduled beyond approval of minutes.

• 2023 Wind Damage Claim Construction Update
• 2024 Flood Damage Report
• Project list includes ADB Lighting, Master Plan & ALP Update, BLM Loading Pit, MAP Apron Rehabilitation, Taxiway Charlie, Electrical Vault, Terminal Improvement, SE Waterline, Grandstand Construction
• Air Center Operations Report on revenue/expense and strategic plan
• AerSale and NCAR updates

The Roswell Airport Advisory Commission met on February 4, 2025, and approved the agenda and prior minutes unanimously (4-0). No substantive decisions were made; the meeting consisted of staff reports and project updates, including ongoing construction, leasing, and the upcoming NCAR air race event.

• Approved agenda as presented (4-0)
• Approved minutes of January 7, 2025 (4-0)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Roswell Planning & Zoning Commission will not hold a meeting in February 2025. This notice serves as cancellation for the scheduled February 4, 2025 meeting.

Drought Contingency Task Force

The Drought Contingency Task Force will hold an informational meeting with no action items. Members will receive updates on the advertising campaign (billboards at UFO McDonalds, Wakefield Oil, north Dominoes), grant/budget status (reimbursements of $42,331.49 collected, $136,902.25 remaining), completion of the Drought Contingency Plan by February for March city council submission, and integration of well bubbler monitors into the PVACD dashboard.

• Update on Drought Contingency Plan: deadline February for March council submission
• Grant/budget update: $42,331.49 collected, $136,902.25 still to collect
• Advertising campaign: billboards at UFO McDonalds, Wakefield Oil, north Dominoes
• Well Bubbler Integration into PVACD dashboard

The Drought Contingency Task Force meeting was called to order but no quorum was present, so no substantive decisions were made. The meeting was procedural only, with no discussion or actions taken.

Legal Committee

The Legal Committee will discuss a request for proposals for municipal development near Cielo Grande and consider several expenditure ratifications for engineering services. The body will also review a proposed ordinance to amend the Municipal Campaign Finance Code.

• Ratification of $179,216.33 for Molzen Corbin engineering services for NCAR triangle site survey
• Ratification of $186,050.93 for Molzen Corbin engineering services for terminal improvement design
• Resolution 25-XX for the removal or demolition of four dilapidated structures
• Proposed Ordinance 25-XX to amend the Municipal Campaign Finance Code
• RFP 25-005 regarding the William Chesser Farm Lease

The Legal Committee voted 5-0 to recommend Resolution 25-XX to the City Council, which would require the removal or demolition of four dilapidated structures deemed a public nuisance. The committee also tabled a decision on the William Chesser Farm lease until the next meeting. Several other items were approved for recommendation, including ratifying expenditures for engineering services and a license agreement with the Reno Air Racing Association.

• Recommended Resolution 25-XX for demolition of 4 dilapidated structures (5-0)
• Tabled RFP 25-005 William Chesser Farm Lease until next meeting (5-0)
• Approved ratification of $179,216.33 for NCAR triangle site survey engineering services (5-0)
• Approved ratification of $186,050.93 for terminal improvement design engineering services (5-0)
• Approved license agreement with Reno Air Racing Association (5-0)
• Recommended Ordinance 25-XX amending Municipal Campaign Finance Code for public hearing (5-0)

Roswell Museum Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will discuss and consider approving a membership working group campaign titled "It’s Your Art." The meeting also includes reviews of disaster recovery status and upcoming board vacancies.

• Approval of Membership Working Group "It’s Your Art" campaign
• Disaster recovery status overview
• Review of upcoming board vacancies and renewals
• Review of staff outreach and education plans
• Approval of November 18, 2024 meeting minutes

The Roswell Museum Board of Trustees approved the agenda, the November 16, 2024 meeting minutes, and the Membership Working Group's 'It's Your Art' campaign, all by unanimous 7-0 votes. The board also received updates on the museum's flood recovery, including the ongoing assessment of the building and the conservation of approximately 5,300 objects in Chicago. No other substantive decisions were made; the remaining items were informational.

• Approved meeting agenda (7-0)
• Approved November 16, 2024 meeting minutes (7-0)
• Approved Membership Working Group 'It's Your Art' campaign (7-0)

Keep Roswell Beautiful Board

The Keep Roswell Beautiful Board meeting scheduled for January 27, 2025, has been cancelled. No business was conducted. The next regular meeting is scheduled for February 24, 2025.

Infrastructure Committee

The Infrastructure Committee will vote on a resolution updating fees at the Nancy Lopez Golf Course, consider ratifying a $104,554.27 purchase order for water line repair on West Bland St., and approve contracts for road re-striping ($96,760.95) and natural gas extension to the Roswell Air Center ($152,778.09). Non-action items include updates on the 'Lest We Forget Park' project, discussions on farmland purchase near the wastewater plant, and CDBG process review.

• Resolution 25-XX to set fees at Nancy Lopez Golf Course
• PO ratification for $104,554.27 repair of 20" water line leak on West Bland St.
• PO approval for $96,760.95 road re-striping contract to San Bar Construction
• PO approval for $152,778.09 natural gas extension to southeast Roswell Air Center
• Update on 'Lest We Forget Park' phase 1 and discussion of farmland adjacent to WWTP

The Infrastructure Committee recommended approval of three purchase orders totaling $354,093.31 for water line repair, road re-striping, and natural gas extension, and tabled a resolution to set golf course fees. The committee also discussed several non-action items, including a park project update and a potential farmland purchase near the wastewater treatment plant.

• Tabled Resolution 25-xx on Nancy Lopez Golf Course fees (4-1, Arnold opposed)
• Recommended PO 22501743 ratification for $104,554.27 water line repair (5-0)
• Recommended PO approval to San Bar Construction for $96,760.95 road re-striping (5-0)
• Recommended PO approval to NM Gas Co. for $152,778.09 natural gas extension (5-0)

Legal Committee

This agenda is only a notice that the January 23 Legal Committee meeting has been rescheduled to January 30, 2025. No substantive items are listed for discussion.

• Meeting originally scheduled for Jan 23 rescheduled to Jan 30 at 2:00 p.m. in City Hall Large Conference Room

Roswell Public Library Board of Trustees

The Roswell Public Library Board of Trustees will meet to review financial reports and discuss flood damage and repairs. The board will also consider the forgiveness of library items lost during the October 19-20, 2024 flood.

• Discussion of flood damage and repairs
• Forgiveness of items lost in the October 19-20, 2024 flood
• Review of 2022 General Obligation Bond Funds
• Review of E-rate Reimbursement
• Review of MIT Public Library Innovation Exchange (PLIX)

The Roswell Public Library Board of Trustees approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the September 26, 2024 meeting, both by unanimous 5-0 voice votes. The board received informational updates on finances, flood damage repairs, and staff reports, but took no other formal actions.

• Approved January 23, 2025 agenda (5-0)
• Approved September 26, 2024 minutes (5-0)

Cemetery Board

The board will vote on a mission statement that was discussed at the previous meeting. Reports from the sexton on burial services for October–December 2024 and from the bookkeeper on financial activity for the same period will be presented.

• Vote on mission statement
• Sexton's report on burial services for Oct–Dec 2024
• Bookkeeper's report on financial activity for Oct–Dec 2024
• Approval of October 15, 2024 meeting minutes
• Approval of the meeting agenda

The Cemetery Board met on January 21, 2025, but only two of three members were present, so no quorum was established. As a result, no official actions were taken on the agenda, minutes, or reports, and the meeting was adjourned early at 4:15 p.m. The next meeting is scheduled for February 18, 2025.

• No quorum; no action taken on agenda approval
• No quorum; no action taken on minutes approval
• No quorum; no action taken on action items
• No quorum; no reports given
• Meeting adjourned at 4:15 p.m. due to lack of quorum

Occupancy Tax Board

The January 21, 2025 meeting of the Occupancy Tax Board has been canceled. The next meeting is scheduled for February 18, 2025. No items were discussed or decided.

Commission on Aging

The Roswell Commission on Aging will hold a regular meeting to approve the agenda and minutes from November, hear from guest speaker Dan Jennings, and discuss ideas for March and April Senior Tips. Chair announcements include Senior Day at the Roundhouse and volunteer opportunities. No major decisions or financial items are on the agenda.

• Guest speaker: Dan Jennings, Executive Director
• Discuss ideas for March and April Senior Tips
• Senior Day at the Roundhouse announcement
• Places to volunteer announcement
• Possible future guest speaker discussion

The Commission on Aging met on January 16, 2025, with all five members present. They approved the agenda and the November 21, 2024 minutes. Member Sandy East announced her resignation effective that day. The commission approved ideas for March (volunteering for seniors) and April (food security) Senior Tips. No public comments were made.

• Approved January 16 agenda (5-0)
• Approved November 21, 2024 minutes (5-0)
• Approved March Senior Tips topic on volunteering for seniors (5-0)
• Approved April Senior Tips topic on food security and awareness (5-0)

Parks & Recreation Commission

The commission will meet to approve previous meeting minutes and receive reports on Parks and Recreation Department operations. The agenda contains no new action items for decision.

• Approval of November 20, 2024 meeting minutes
• Approval of December 18, 2024 meeting minutes
• Report on Parks & Recreation Departments

The Roswell Parks and Recreation Commission held a routine meeting, approving the agenda and the minutes from the November 20 and December 18, 2024 meetings, all by unanimous 5-0 votes. No substantive decisions were made; the meeting consisted of procedural approvals and a staff report on department activities.

• Approved meeting agenda (5-0)
• Approved minutes of November 20, 2024 (5-0)
• Approved minutes of December 18, 2024 (5-0)

Drought Contingency Task Force

The Drought Contingency Task Force is meeting to discuss non-action items including advertising ideas and schedule, residential water consumption update, grant/budget status, and the overall drought contingency plan. The only action item is selecting a secondary meeting date for January 21st or 31st.

• Advertising ideas and schedule for conservation campaign
• Residential consumption update
• Grant/budget update and progress
• Overall Drought Contingency Plan discussion
• Hotel campaign discussion

The Drought Contingency Task Force approved the agenda and December minutes, both by 5-0 voice votes. They discussed advertising, grants, and the drought plan, deciding to send the plan to legal before submission. No substantive policy decisions were made; the meeting was largely informational and procedural.

• Approved January 14, 2025 agenda (5-0)
• Approved December 10, 2024 minutes (5-0)
• Decided to send drought plan to legal before submission
• Scheduled next meeting for January 31, 2025

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee will consider recommending adoption of Resolution 25-XX, which would require removal or demolition of four dilapidated structures deemed public nuisances. Owners would have 15 days to act or face city-facilitated demolition with liens of $3,000 to $30,000 per property. The committee will also continue discussions on the Law Enforcement Assisted Diversion (LEAD) program and receive monthly reports from emergency management, dispatch, community development, animal services, AMR, fire, and police departments.

• Resolution 25-XX to require removal/demolition of four dilapidated structures at 606 N Garden Ave and 1311 1/2 N Montana Ave, with owner liens of $3,000–$30,000 per property
• Continued discussion on the Law Enforcement Assisted Diversion (LEAD) program
• Introduction of Michaela Merz from Pecos Valley Public Services
• Monthly department reports: Emergency Management, Consolidated Dispatch, Community Development, Roswell Animal Services, AMR, Fire Dept., Roswell PD

The Public Safety Committee approved a resolution to condemn four properties, placing it on the consent agenda. They also discussed a lead program and community response team, with a full presentation planned for February. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved Resolution 24-XX for condemnation of four properties (4-0)
• Approved agenda (4-0)
• Approved minutes from November 19, 2024 meeting (4-0)

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings on a cannabis retail establishment request and emergency loan funding for sewer repairs. The body is also deciding on a Ward 3 vacancy and a budget adjustment for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025.

• Public hearing for adult-use retail cannabis at 3606 N Main Street, Suite 500
• Public hearing on Ordinance 24-23 for emergency sewer repair loan funding
• Contract for Roswell Substantial Damage Assessments Project to Stantec for $133,154.18
• Resolution 25-01 mandating cleanup of three properties (75 E Wells St, 1604 S Elm Ave, 808 E Tilden St)
• Lease agreement for College Investments at 414 East College Avenue

The Roswell City Council approved a zoning case allowing an adult-use retail cannabis establishment at 3606 N Main Street, Suite 500, with a variance, zone change, and conditional use permit, by a 6-3 vote. The council also enacted an ordinance for emergency sewer repair loan funding from the New Mexico Environment Department, approved a lease for College Investments, and filled a council vacancy.

• Approved Zoning Case 24-017 CANN for cannabis retail at 3606 N Main St (6-3)
• Enacted Ordinance 24-23 for $1,040,000 NMED emergency sewer loan (9-0)
• Approved 1-year lease for College Investments at 414 E College Ave (consent agenda)
• Approved Christopher R. Cortez to fill Ward 3 vacancy (9-0)
• Approved Katie Huebner to Roswell Museum Board of Trustees (consent agenda)
• Elected Juliana Halvorson as Mayor Pro Tem (9-0)
• Referred Stantec award ratification to Finance Committee (9-0)

Airport Advisory Commission

This meeting of the Airport Advisory Commission includes action items on approving rent abatement for the Walker Aviation Museum due to flood damage and placing a marble monument dedication at the Air Center. Non-action items include operational reports, project updates, a discussion on airport parking fees, and reports on wind damage and flood damage.

• Request approval of pro rata rent abatement for Walker Aviation Museum for inoperable days due to flood damage
• Request approval to place a marble monument at the Air Center on February 16, 2025 dedicating eight deceased men from silo 2 and silo 12
• Discussion on airport parking fees led by Chair Bud Kunkel
• Reports on 2023 Wind Damage Claim Construction Update and 2024 Flood Damage Report
• Project updates including ADB Lighting, Master Plan/ALP, BLM Loading Pit, MAP Apron Rehabilitation, Terminal Improvement, and more

The Airport Advisory Commission approved a $1,466.64 rent abatement for Walker Aviation Museum for 6 days of flood-related closure, and approved placing a granite monument at the Air Center on February 16, 2025, honoring eight men who died at Silo 2 and Silo 12. Both motions passed unanimously 5-0. The commission also received updates on airport operations, construction projects, and security.

• Approved $1,466.64 rent abatement for Walker Aviation Museum (5-0)
• Approved placement of granite monument at Air Center (5-0)
• Approved agenda with amendment to item 14 (granite instead of marble) (4-0)
• Approved minutes from Dec 3, 2024 with amendment removing dollar sign (4-0)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Roswell Planning & Zoning Commission will not hold a meeting in January 2025. The notice announces the cancellation and provides standard procedural information.

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will discuss budget planning and provide updates on infrastructure and debris removal following a flood disaster. The body is considering a budget adjustment for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, and a contract for substantial damage assessments.

• Proposed award of Roswell Substantial Damage Assessments Project to Stantec for $133,154.18
• Proposed budget adjustment for fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, involving revenues and expenses of $518,100.93
• Flood disaster updates including a purchase order list totaling $2,151,130.47
• Road and bridge infrastructure flood damage estimate of $53,301,300.00
• Building infrastructure flood damage estimates for four properties totaling $43,766,076.04

The Finance Committee voted 5-0 to recommend ratification of a $133,154.19 contract with Stantec for the Roswell Substantial Damage Assessments Project, and also voted 5-0 to recommend adoption of a budget adjustment of $518,100.93 for FY2025. Both items were moved to the consent agenda. The committee also received reports on flood disaster expenses, with no reimbursements received to date, and discussed budget planning for 2026.

• Recommended ratification of $133,154.19 contract to Stantec for Substantial Damage Assessments (5-0)
• Recommended adoption of Resolution 24-XX for $518,100.93 budget adjustment (5-0)
• Approved agenda (5-0)
• Approved December 5, 2024 minutes with spelling correction (5-0)