Alberto Aldana

Key discussions and action items included receiving and accepting various reports, such as the December Golf Report, Visitor Center report, Lodgers Tax Report (noting a 32.3% year-over-year occupancy decrease), Museum report, and Roswell Public Library report. Discussions also covered updates on marketing efforts, Cannabis Excise Tax and Gross Receipts Tax revenue, and reports from the Roswell Hispano Chamber of Commerce and MainStreet Roswell. Flood disaster updates focused on FEMA obligations and reimbursement tracking. Significant budget planning included reviewing the Parks and Recreation 5-Year Master Plan. Action items recommended for consent approval involved budget adjustments for purchasing Pro Shop merchandise ($150,000.00), funding three contracted dispatcher positions for four months ($167,640), contracting J&G Electric for dispatch relocation electrical work ($5,693.10), and procuring essential IT equipment for the dispatch center relocation ($26,410.00). Further recommendations included approving a budget adjustment for radio equipment procurement and installation for the Consolidated Dispatch ($115,891.56), and bifurcating a sponsorship request for MainStreet Roswell into the UFO Festival ($102,000.00 after reductions) and the America 250 Roswell Celebration ($150,000.00), the latter including funding for a professional fireworks display. Approval was also recommended for a Lodgers' Tax Sponsorship Agreement with Galacticon ($6,200) and a budget adjustment for collection appraisals related to flood recovery efforts ($32,375). The Committee also approved the Scope of Work for an RFP concerning Ground Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Billing Services and recommended awarding the RFP for Architectural & Engineering Design Services for Flood-related Projects. Finally, approval was recommended for the Roswell Police Department to purchase and outfit two patrol vehicles ($125,305.58) and to adopt a resolution for general fiscal year budget adjustments.

The Legal Committee meeting covered several agenda items requiring recommendations to the City Council. Discussions included the status of a lease agreement extension for 400 N. Pennsylvania Avenue, which ultimately died for lack of a motion as the existing lease automatically reverted to a month-to-month agreement. The Committee considered recommending approval for several lease agreements at the Roswell Air Center: a 10-year lease extension for Hangar No. 85 with AerSale, Inc., a 5-year lease for Building No. 500 with the Police Department (including a required annual maintenance fee), and a 5-year lease for Building No. 1081 with the City of Roswell Museum. Furthermore, the Committee discussed recommending approval to advertise for a public hearing regarding an Ordinance to update the Fire Prevention Code from the 2015 to the 2024 version, noting that the update would only apply to new buildings. Finally, the Committee considered recommending approval to advertise a public hearing for an Ordinance concerning the sale of 12.47 acres of real property to EquipmentShare.com Inc., which is anticipated to bring new jobs to Roswell. Non-action items included monthly reports from the Legal Department, City Clerk, Community Development, and HR/Safety.

The meeting was called to order, but no quorum was established as only one member was present. Consequently, no action was taken regarding the approval of the agenda, approval of previous minutes, other business/non-action/informative items/reports, or public comment. The meeting concluded with no formal proceedings.

Key discussion items included operational reports covering revenues/expenses and demolition updates for Buildings 112, 115, and 66. Air Operations reports detailed changes in passenger boarding and flight operations. The Project List review covered status updates on multiple infrastructure projects such as the ADB Lighting & Electrical Vault, Master Plan & ALP Update (under FAA review), BLM Taxiway, Taxiway Charlie, Terminal Restrooms & Generator Update, SE Waterline progress, and Museum Taxiway/Gate Update. Updates were also provided on the 2024 Flood Damage Repair, Challenger Drive Drainage, Airport Security, Airfield Conditions (including snow removal and regulator maintenance), Air Center Property, and the Terminal Expansion RFP. The Events Report covered ongoing Navy utilization, the scheduled start of United Airlines operations, planning for the Air Races, and STOL activities. Furthermore, an update on the restaurant opening, including staffing and a scheduled soft opening, was presented. Commissioner comments noted an agreement to donate land for an emergency landing strip.

The Finance Committee meeting agenda included review of non-action items such as January reports for Golf, Visitor Center, Lodgers Tax, Public Affairs, and the Museum Monthly Report, as well as the Cannabis Excise Tax. Key discussion points included a flood disaster update. Action items involved recommending the purchase of a new Mac Roll-Off Truck, recommending the award of the Roswell Waste Water Treatment Plant Gate Replacement Design Project, considering a change order for the West Country Club Twin Reservoirs Repair Project, recommending approval for a budget adjustment to contract Tascosa for office furniture, considering adoption of a resolution for surplus property disposal, approving allocation of funds for the Fire Station #2 Remodel Project design services, approval for purchasing a utility tractor, approval to purchase replacement network infrastructure equipment, and recommending adoption of a resolution approving a budget adjustment for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026. The committee also addressed building and service improvements for the Roswell Public Library, including funding for Children's Garden construction, sprinkler repairs, skylight repairs, roof leak mitigation, and new tables for the Young Adult and Spanish Collection areas.