The meeting convened with the Mayor, Bill B. Owen presiding and Councilors Anaya, Callaway, Courts, Magee, Maples, Nickoloff, Stahl, Stubbs and Taylor were present. Councilor Romero was absent. Councilor Callaway led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.

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 September 10, 2025 City Council agenda and consent agenda including: Minutes from the August 13, 2025 City Council meeting; Budget for FY99; Resolutions 2345 and 2346 as presented. Councilor Maples was the second. Voice vote was unanimous and the motion carried.

PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS

Ordinance 1302 - Commission on Behavioral Health Councilor Nickoloff moved to approve Ordinance 1302, an ordinance on Behavioral Health. Councilor Stubbs was the second.

Judge Alvin Jones briefed the Council on the need for establishing the Commission on Behavior Health and of the benefits to the community.

Voice vote was unanimous and the motion carried.

BID AWARDS (Approved as consent items)

BID No. 9-A-99 One Bomb Suit - Police was awarded to Kaufman’s West of Albuquerque, NM for $12,8000.00.

BID No. 10-A-99 New HVAC for Bldg. 1166 - RIAC was awarded to Fulkerson Plumbing Co. for $57,477.00.

BID No. 21-A-99 New Civic Center Sign - Property all bids were rejected and will be rebid.

RIAC LEASES (Approved as Consent Items)

- Christmas by Krebs - bldg. no. 118 rent abatement

- Coy Transportation Services - sublease portion of bldg. no. 112A to Qualex, Inc.

- "99" Fireworks Committee - bunker no. 1112 for fireworks storage

- Santa Fe Cookie Co. - bldg. 93 $4,800/month from 9/13/98 to 9/12/99

- Roswell Dragway - extend lease agreement to 10/8/06 for safety improvements

- NM Highway & Trans. Dept. - bldgs. 42, 735 and acreage

- NM State Armory Board - bldg. 730 for demolition of bldg. at lessee’s expense

Lodgers Tax Funding Request - Chile Cheese Festival Councilor Taylor moved to approve, based upon the suggestion of the Occupancy Tax Board, $2,000.00 be provided for this event, with the recommendation that the date of the event be changed next year to be different from that of Parents Weekend at NMMI. Councilor Anaya was the second. Voice vote was unanimous and the motion carried.

Lodgers Tax Funding Request - Sponsorship of Booths for Governor’s Conference on Tourism Councilor Taylor moved to approve, based upon the suggestion of the Occupancy Tax Board, $2,500.00 be provided for this event, with the stipulation that the funds only be expended if the City is successful in its attempt to host the 1999 Conference in Roswell. Councilor Courts was the second.

Councilor Nickoloff moved to table in order to review the packet for application to the conference. Councilor Stubbs was the second. Voice vote was unanimous and the motion carried.

Purchase of 904 North Richardson Councilor Stahl move to approve the purchase of 904 North Richardson for $27,000.00. This property would be used for future parking and development for the Civic Center/Museum/Stadium Complex. Councilor Magee was the second. Voice vote was unanimous and the motion carried.

Resolution 2427 - Infrastructure Capital Improvement Plan Councilor Taylor moved to approve Resolution 2427 that would adopt the Infrastructure Capital Improvement Plan. Councilor Stubbs was the second. Voice vote was unanimous and the motion carried.

Resolution 2428 - Designation of Non-Budgeted Reserves Councilor Taylor moved to approve Resolution 2428, which would then be submitted to the Department of Finance and Administration for their consideration. Councilor Stubbs was the second. Voice vote was unanimous and the motion carried.

Election of Mayor Pro Tem Councilor Stubbs moved to continue with Councilor Nickoloff as our Mayor Pro Tem until the March, 1999 Regular City Council meeting and at which time we will begin a yearly rotation. Councilor Callaway was the second. Voice vote was unanimous and the motion carried.

Appointments Mayor Owen nominated the following names for appointment:

Community Improvement Commission: Patti Bristol to serve out unexpired term of Jenny Ward

Labor Management Relations Board: Richard E. Olson, City Representative

Dale Broughton, Labor Representative

Councilor Callaway moved to approve the appointments. Councilor Maples was the second. Voice vote was unanimous and the motion carried.

Lodgers Tax Funding Request - Sponsorship of Booths for Governor’s Conference on Tourism Councilor Nickoloff moved to remove from the table. Councilor Stubbs was the second. Voice vote was unanimous and the motion carried. Discussion followed as to the refunding of this money if we were not able to obtain the conference in 1999. It was determined that the money would not be issued unless Roswell was guaranteed the conference in 1999. Voice vote on the original motion was unanimous and the motion carried.

                    Meeting adjourned at 7:43 p.m.

                    Approved on this 8th Day of October, 1998.

(CITY SEAL)

BILL B. OWEN, Mayor

ATTEST:

TIMOTHY D. STOESSEL, City Clerk