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Roswell City Council Minutes
October 9, 2025

Special Meeting of the Roswell City Council
held in the Council Chambers at City Hall
October 9, 1997, at 6:45 p.m.

The meeting convened with the Mayor, Thomas E. Jennings presiding and Councilors Anaya, Callaway, Collins, Courts, Magee, Nickoloff, Romero, Stahl and Stubbs present. Councilor Maples was absent.

Notice of this meeting was given to the public in compliance with Sections 10-15-1 through 10-15-4 NMSA 1978 and Resolution 2289.

Mr. Steve Henderson, Support Services, briefed Council on the process of the 1998 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) application and the proposed project of improvements to Grand, Lincoln and Stanton streets and include areas southeast quadrant of the City that do not have proper drainage or sidewalks.

Councilor Collins moved to accept the 1998 CDBG application Streets and Drainage Project ‘98. Councilor Nickoloff was the second. Voice vote was unanimous and the motion carried.

Meeting adjourned at 6:55 p.m.

Regular Meeting of the Roswell City Council
held in the Council Conference Room at City Hall
October 9, 1997, at 7:05 p.m.

The meeting convened with the Mayor, Thomas E. Jennings presiding and Councilors Anaya, Callaway, Collins, Courts, Magee, Nickoloff, Romero, Stahl and Stubbs present. Councilor Maples was absent. The Mayor led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.

Councilor Stahl announced that the only items discussed in the closed session were the items on the agenda.

Notice of this meeting was given to the public in compliance with Sections 10-15-1 through 10-15-4 NMSA 1978 and Resolution 2289.

AGENDA/CONSENT ITEMS

Councilor Stubbs moved to approve the agenda and consent items to include the new list of Bid Awards and to pull RFP-7-98 and name it 3A. Councilor Collins was the second. Voice vote was unanimous and the motion carried.

PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS

Ordinance 1282 - Tree Ordinance Councilor Stubbs moved Ordinance 1282 the Municipal Tree Ordinance which creates Chapter 20, article 3, section 25 through 33 and also amends section 16-35 of the Roswell City Code be approved. Councilor Stahl was the second. Councilor Stubbs amended the motion on Section 20-28-C, referring to section 3B, should read as section 20-29 and on first page section D to change sights to places. Councilor Nickoloff was the second. Voice vote on the amendment was unanimous and the motion carried.

Councilor Stubbs noted that sections 20-25 through 20-33 are creating new City Code that pertains to the Historical District and Section 2 refers to the entire City. Voice vote on the main motion was unanimous and the motion carried.

REGULAR ITEMS

RFP-7-98 - Grounds Maintenance for Roswell Public Library Councilor Collins moved that the City Manager be authorized to negotiate with Gardencrest Landscape Management for the service. Councilor Stubbs was the second. Discussion followed concerning why the Parks Department would no longer be maintaining the grounds at the library. Bob Thomson, Assistant City Manager, stated that it was determined in this budget and the money was transferred from the Parks Department and placed in the Library budget to be put out for bid. Voice vote was eight in favor and one opposed. Councilor Magee was opposed and the motion carried.

BID AWARDS (Approved as consent items)

RFP-3-98 Household Hazardous Waste Postponed until the next City Council meeting.

RFP-8-98 Temporary Employment Services Postponed until the next City Council meeting.

RFP-9-98 Minimum Site Assessment - RIAC Bldg. 239 City Manager be authorized to negotiate with Sierra Environmental, Inc. for their services.

BID No. 18-A-98 Removal of Buildings at 901 N. Richardson was awarded to BCD Co. of Roswell for $4,950.00 and $14.00 be paid to the City before the work is begun.

BID No. 19-A-98 Install Bus Stop Signs, Posts and Bases was awarded to A.L. Lucero Fencing for $18,385.00.

BID No. 20-A-98 Water Works Materials for the Warehouse was awarded to the following: Group A - Brass for $5,181.00, Group B - Brass Stops for $18,855.25, Group C - Clamps and Couplings for $7,366.70 and Group D - Saddle and Tap Sleeve’s for $6,808.70 to Rio Grande Pump and Supply. Group E - Cast and Valves for $25,025.02 to Utility Supply LTD. Group F - Water and Sewer Covers for 12,340.00 to Baker Utility Supply.

BID No. 21-A-98 Removal of White Goods was awarded to J&M Enterprises to pay the City $28.00 per ton for white goods at the landfill.

BID No. 22-A-98 Purchase of Four (4) Heckler and Koch MP-5 9mmX 19 Guns was awarded to J. Bland and Son of Albuquerque, N.M. for $5,024.00.

RIAC LEASES (Approved as consent items)

Option Contract to Impact Confections

Portion of Building No. 115 to Impact Confections

Sublease to WestEx, Inc., AZ

Building 91-B to U.S. Dept. of Energy

Building No. 73 to Dana Hager

Building 247 to Medical Compliance Services, Inc

Building 72 to All State Fastener Corp

Building No. 119, Stall #1 to Carlton N. Walker and Jon E. Hitchcock

Building No. 119, Stall #2 to James W. Yarborough

Building No. 119, Stall #3 to J.R. Cogdill

Building No. 119, Stall #4 to Tom R. Wadsworth

Building No. 120, Stall #1 to David Stewart

Building No. 120, Stall #3 to David Miller, Phil Cathey and Charles Plett

Building No. 120, Stall #4 to Marvin E. Jenkins

Building No. 120, Stall #5 to William M. Weber

Building No. 120, Stall #6 to Opal Walker

Appeal of Resolution 2375 - Dilapidated/Open Structures (5 Properties) Councilor Stubbs moved to uphold Planning and Zoning Commission’s Decision on September 2, 2025 and the City Council’s decision on September 11, 2025 to approve the properties owned by Mr. Calvin V. Swearingin for condemnation. Councilor Stahl was the second. Voice vote was unanimous and the motion carried.

Planning and Zoning Case No. 97-035 - Final Plat McPherson N. Subdivision Unit 1 Councilor Stubbs moved for approval of final plat located east of railroad tracks west of Red Ridge Road and north of Berrendo Road. Councilor Stahl was the second. Voice vote was unanimous and the motion carried.

Dedication Plaque for the "Oasis" at Brainerd Plaza Councilor Collins moved for approval. Councilor Anaya was the second. Voice vote was unanimous and the motion carried.

1996 "Best Building Award" Plaque Presented to Convention and Civic Center Councilor Collins moved for approval. Councilor Anaya was the second. Voice vote was unanimous and the motion carried.

Funding Request - World Travel Convention Councilor Collins moved to approve funding request for $1,000.00. Councilor Anaya was the second. Discussion followed concerning the funding of this request and how it would be budgeted. It was determined that the funds would come out of the CVB Management budget and that they were supportive of this request. Councilor Nickoloff amended the motion to reflect that these funds come out of the discretionary part of the lodgers tax and not out of the Civic Center advertising budget. Councilor Collins was the second. Voice vote on the amendment was unanimous and the motion carried. Voice vote on the original motion was six in favor and three opposed. Councilors Courts, Callaway and Stubbs were opposed and the motion carried. Councilor Nickoloff requested that an accounting of these funds be provided along with expense reports.

Lodgers Tax Funding Request - Juneteenth Heritage Association Councilor Courts moved to approve request. Councilor Romero was the second. Voice vote was unanimous and the motion carried.

Lodgers Tax Funding Request - Governor’s Conference on Tourism Councilor Courts moved to approve request. Councilor Callaway was the second. Voice vote was unanimous and the motion carried.

Resolution 2383 - Grant for 1998 CDBG Streets and Drainage Project/Phase II Councilor Collins moved to approve resolution. Councilor Stubbs was the second. Voice vote was unanimous and the motion carried.

Appointments Councilor Stubbs moved to approve the following appointments and to put off the appointment to the Cemetery Board until next month:

Ambulance Advisory Board: Bob McCrea

Library Board: Casey Kazmier

Museum Board: Robyn Einhorn

Parks & Recreation Commission: Rose Craig

Commission on Accessibility: Tracey Luna, Cecil Dowdy

Councilor Callaway was the second. Voice vote was unanimous and the motion carried.

Councilor Stubbs moved to approve the following to serve as election clerks for the upcoming Mail-In Ballot Election:

Stayce Hunter

Vangie Garcia

Larry Fry

Siri Cooper

Ramon Gonzalez

Ken Lewis

Julie Marie Brown

Karen Cooper

Elizabeth Houghton Bianca Cheney

Councilor Nickoloff was the second. Voice vote was unanimous and the motion carried.

Meeting adjourned at 9:20 p.m.

Approved on this 9th Day of October, 1997.

(CITY SEAL)

THOMAS E. JENNINGS, Mayor

ATTEST:

TIMOTHY D. STOESSEL, City Clerk

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