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

BID AWARDS (Approved as consent items)

BID No. 1-A-99 Asbestos Material Removal due to administrative oversight it was requested that this be re-bid at a later date.

BID No. 2-A-99 Removal of Underground Storage Tanks - RIAC was awarded to RHC, Inc. of Peralta, NM for $126,430.00.

BID No. 3-A-99 Repair Damaged Wall at Yucca Recreation Center was awarded to Waide Construction Co. for $12,616.00.

BID No. 4-A-99 Three Apple Computers - Library was awarded to Apple Computer, Inc., Austin, TX. for $4,799.00.

BID No. 5-A-99 Maximum of 40 Tons of Small Bale Hay - Zoo was awarded to Roger Manning for $175.00 per ton.

RIAC LEASES (Approved as Consent Items)

- Patriot Aviation Services - Amendment to Grant Agreement and Building Lease

- All State Fastener Corporation - warehouse storage

- American Seating Company - sublease consent for portion of building to Novabus.

- Mary M. Johnson - office space; sublease consent to Roswell Police Department

- Mary M. Johnson - temporary storage of vehicles

- Joseph Stetter - manufacturing sculptures and cutlery

- Alegre Rent A Car, Inc. - lease for counter space in the terminal, portion of hangar 58 and office space

- Roswell Auto Plaza, Inc. - lease for counter space in the terminal and office space

- Critical Air Medicine, Inc. - hangar space

Selection of the 1999 Community Development Block Grant Project Councilor Stahl moved to approve the Streets and Drainage Phase III - Project 99 for the CDBG Project. Councilor Maples was the second. Voice vote was unanimous and the motion carried.

Lodgers Tax Funding Request - 125th Birthday of the City of Roswell Councilor Taylor moved to approve, based upon the suggestion of the Occupancy Tax Board, $3,000.00 be provided for the 125th Birthday Celebration. Councilor Courts was the second. Voice vote was unanimous and the motion carried.

Lodgers Tax Funding Request - Gus Macker Basketball Tournament Councilor Taylor moved to approve, based upon the suggestion of the Occupancy Tax Board, $7,500.00 be provided for the Gus Macker. Councilor Courts was the second. Voice vote was unanimous and the motion carried.

Lodgers Tax Funding Request - Roswell Hispano Chamber of Commerce, "Pinatafest 1998" Councilor Taylor moved to approve, based upon the Occupancy Tax Board, $2,500.00 be provided for this event. Councilor Courts was the second. Voice vote was unanimous and the motion carried.

Lease Amendment - 503 W. McGaffey - Southeast NM Community Action Corp. d/b/a Head Start Councilor Stahl moved to approve the lease amendment for additional land to place a portable building, which will increase enrollment. Councilor Stubbs was the second. Voice vote was unanimous and the motion carried.

Lease Reduction on Parking Spaces for the Roswell Chamber of Commerce

Councilor Stahl moved to approve waiver of the lease fees to $1.00 per year total and be reviewed on an annual basis. Councilor Maples was the second. John Capps, City Manager, stated that this would be an additional payment and as a show of support to the Chamber of Commerce.

Councilor Stubbs amended the motion to provide that the spaces be provided as part of the City’s support for the various programming that the Chamber provides and as an in-kind contribution recognizing the amount of $600.00.

Councilor Nickoloff present.

Councilor Maples was the second. Voice vote on the amendment was seven in favor and one opposed. Councilor Courts was opposed and the motion carried. Voice vote on the main motion was seven in favor and one opposed. Councilor Courts was opposed and the motion carried.

Resolution 2422 - Authorizes the Mayor to File 1999 CDBG Application Councilor Stahl moved to approve Resolution 2422. Councilor Maples was the second. Voice vote was unanimous and the motion carried.

Resolution 2423 - Proposed City Budget for FY99 Councilor Taylor moved to approve Resolution 2423. Councilor Maples was the second.

Councilor Stubbs amended the motion to include in the budget an additional $30,000.00 to the ADA Plan and Implementation. Councilor Callaway was the second.

Voice vote on the amendment was unanimous and the motion carried. Voice vote on the main motion was unanimous and the motion carried.

Resolution 2424 - Funding for the Roswell Public Library Councilor Taylor moved to approve Resolution 2424, supporting efforts to obtain funding for the Library addition from Chaves County. Councilor Magee was the second. Voice vote was unanimous and the motion carried.

Proposed Ordinance 1302 - Commission on Behavioral Health Councilor Nickoloff moved to advertise proposed Ordinance 1302 for a Public Hearing at the September 10, 1998 Council meeting. Councilor Stubbs was the second. Voice vote was unanimous and the motion carried.

Appointments Councilor Stubbs moved to approve the Mayor’s appointments to the following:

Occupancy Tax Board: Neil Roe

Commission on Accessibility: Cindy McInness & Janet Henley

Voice vote was unanimous and the motion carried.

At 7:53 p.m. Councilor Nickoloff moved to go into closed session. Councilor Stahl was the second. Voice vote was unanimous and the motion carried.

At 10:10 p.m. Council returned to open session and Councilor Nickoloff stated that nothing else was discussed but what was listed on the agenda. Councilor Maples was the second. Voice vote was unanimous and the motion carried.

Meeting adjourned at 10:12 p.m.

(CITY SEAL)

BILL B. OWEN, Mayor

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