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.

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.

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)

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)

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

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

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)

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

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.

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)

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)

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)

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)

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

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)

Occupancy Tax Board

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

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)

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

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)

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)

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.

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)

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 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)

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.

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.

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)

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)

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

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 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 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)

Planning & Zoning Commission

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 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 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 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

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)

Cemetery Board

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)

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

Roswell Museum Board of Trustees

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)

City Council

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 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 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 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 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)

Finance Committee

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 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)

Infrastructure Committee

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)

Roswell Museum Board of Trustees

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)

Commission on Aging

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 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)

Public Safety Committee

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)

Cemetery Board

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)

Drought Contingency Task Force

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)

Airport Advisory Commission

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)

Finance Committee

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 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)

Legal Committee

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 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 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)

Public Safety Committee

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)

Infrastructure Committee

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)

Roswell Museum Board of Trustees

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)

City Council

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 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 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)

Airport Advisory Commission

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

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)

Legal Committee

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 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 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.

Parks & Recreation Commission

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.

Cemetery Board

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)

Infrastructure Committee

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 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 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 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)

Public Safety Committee

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 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)

City Council

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)

Airport Advisory Commission

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)

Planning & Zoning Commission

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)

Finance Committee

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)

Legal Committee

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)

Roswell Public Library Board of Trustees

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

Drought Contingency Task Force

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)

Infrastructure Committee

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

Roswell Museum Board of Trustees

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)

Parks & Recreation Commission

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)

Public Safety Committee

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)

Cemetery Board

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)

City Council

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 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 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)

Airport Advisory Commission

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)

Planning & Zoning Commission

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)

City Council

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 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 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

Parks & Recreation Commission

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)