Village of Los Lunas Council Agendas\Minutes
Regular MeetingLos Lunas, NM · January 16, 2014
Minutes
MINUTES
VILLAGE OF LOS LUNAS
THURSDAY, JANUARY 16, 2014
The Board of Trustees of the Village of Los Lunas, County of Valencia, and State of New Mexico met Thursday, January
16, 2014 in regular session at 6:00 PM at the Council Chambers. Roll call was taken and the following were present:
Mayor Robert Vialpando, Councilman Charles Griego, Councilman Richard Lovato, Councilman Gerard Saiz and
Councilwoman Amanda Perea.
Mayor: Robert Vialpando
Mayor Pro Tem: Charles Griego
Council: Gerard Saiz
Amanda Perea
Richard Lovato
Also present were: Gregory D. Martin, Debra Sanchez, James Taylor, Bob Anderson, Sandy Schauer, Jim Rickey,
Chuck Easterling, Jerry, Edger Hernandez, Deborah Fox and Helen Cole.
In accordance with Ordinance 114A, the following agenda was prepared and circulated as required:
CALL MEETING TO ORDER.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA.
PUBLIC INPUT FORUM.
1. RECOGNITION: BRAD FRANCIS & CHAD SESSLER – REPRESENTING BRAD FRANCIS AUTO
MALL & BRAD FRANCIS COLLISION CENTER; DOMINIC MARTINEZ – REPRESENTING SHERWIN
WILLIAMS; DOUG AND TAMI DETWIELER – REPRESENTING DR. VINYL.
2. LIQUOR LICENSE APPLICATION – HECTOR HERNANDEZ: MARISCO’S ALTA MAR RESTAURANT.
3. LIQUOR LICENSE APPLICATION – JULIAN TORREZ: EL RANCHO DE VALENCIA RESTAURANT.
4. APPLICATION FOR REPLAT – HUNING LIMITED PARTNERSHIP.
5. APPLICATION FOR REZONING – HUNING LIMITED PARTNERSHIP.
6. APPOINTMENT OF PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSIONER – DISTRICT 4.
7. PROPOSED CHANGES TO THE VILLAGE OF LOS LUNAS PERSONNEL ORDINACNE: CHAPTER 6,
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT, SECTION 6.3 NEPOTISM; CHAPTER 10, LEAVE AND HOLIDAYS,
SECTION 10.1-10.4; CHAPTER 12, GENERAL ADMINISTRATIVE DIRECTIVES, SECTION 12.12,
TUITION REIMBURSEMENT.
8. TRAVEL (IN-STATE / OUT-OF-STATE).
9. APPROVAL OF MINUES: December 19, 2013.
10. ADJOURNMENT.
CALL MEETING TO ORDER.
At 6:00 PM, Mayor Robert Vialpando brought the meeting to order and welcomed the audience.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.
Mayor Vialpando asked Councilman Richard Lovato to lead the Mayor, Council and audience in the Pledge of
Allegiance.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA.
Mayor Vialpando asked the Council if there were any amendments to the Council Agenda – there was no response.
APPROVAL: Motion to approve agenda
MOVED: Councilwoman Perea
SECONDED: Councilman Griego
CARRIED: Motion passed on a vote of 4 (Councilwoman Perea – yes; Councilman Saiz – yes; Councilman
Lovato – yes; Councilman Griego - yes) FOR AND 0 AGAINST.
PUBLIC INPUT FORUM.
None.
1. RECOGNTION: BRAD FRANCIS & CHAD SESSLER – REPREENTING BRAD FRANCIS AUTO MALL &
BRAD FRANCIS COLLISION CENTER; DOMINC MARTINEZ – REPRESENTING SHERWIN WILLIAMS;
DOUG AND TAMI DETWIELER – REPRESENTING DR. VINYL.
Police Chief Roy Melnick presented item one. Police Chief Melnick introduced his guests and recognized them for all the
work donated towards the MRAP SWAT military vehicle. Police Chief Melnick presented representatives with plaques
and before and after pictures of the vehicle to place in their offices.
For information purposes only.
2. LIQUOR LICENSE APPLICATION – HECTOR HERNANDEZ: MARISCO’S ALTA MAR RESTAURANT.
Ms. Christina Ainsworth presented item two. This liquor license is for Marisco’s Alta Mar Restaurant located at 2250
Sun Ranch Village Loop. It is a transfer of ownership – Liquor License No. 0023. The applicant has received
preliminary approval from the Alcohol and Gaming Division. This is for a full service – on premise only. Mayor
Vialpando asked the audience if there was anyone who wanted to speak for or against the application. There was no
reply. Mayor Vialpando asked if there was a motion forthcoming from Council.
MOTION: motion to approve liquor license application
MOVED: Councilman Griego
SECONDED: Councilman Lovato
ROLLCALL: vote of 4 (Councilwoman Perea – yes; Councilman Saiz – yes; Councilman Lovato – yes;
Councilman Griego – yes) FOR AND 0 AGAINST.
3. LIQUOR LICENSE APPLICATION – JULIAN TORREZ: EL RANCHO DE VALENCIA RESTAURANT.
Ms. Christina Ainsworth presented item three. This liquor license is for El Rancho de Valencia Restaurant here on the
corner of Main Street and Sandoval Road. The applicant did receive preliminary approval from the Alcohol and Gaming
Division – the applicant requested a new license for the restaurant. Mayor Vialpando asked the audience if there was
anyone who wanted to speak for or against the application. There was no reply. Mayor Vialpando asked if there was a
motion forthcoming from Council.
MOTION: motion to approve liquor license application
MOVED: Councilman Saiz
SECONDED: Councilman Lovato
ROLLCALL: vote of 4 (Councilwoman Perea – yes; Councilman Saiz – yes; Councilman Lovato – yes;
Councilman Griego – yes) FOR AND 0 AGAINST.
4. APPLICATION FOR REPLAT – HUNING LIMITED PARTNERSHIP.
Ms. Christina Ainsworth presented item four. This is an old pond located on Los Cerritos behind the shopping center.
The applicant has asked to resize the pond. The southern portion of the lot would be replat for commercial use. The
portion of the pond would be dedicated to the Village. Planning & Zoning did give approval. Councilman Lovato asked
what changed to reduce the size of the pond. Mr. Chuck Easterling approached the podium. When Lowe’s came in they
did their own ponding on their site. The original pond is now oversize. Councilman Lovato asked who owns the property
and who will own it when everything is done. Ms. Ainsworth replied that Huning Limited Partnership owns the property
and will retain ownership when completed. Mayor Vialpando asked if there were any questions from Council – there
were none.
MOTION: motion to approve replat
MOVED: Councilman Griego
SECONDED: Councilman Lovato
ROLLCALL: vote of 4 (Councilwoman Perea – yes; Councilman Saiz – yes; Councilman Lovato – yes;
Councilman Griego – yes) FOR AND 0 AGAINST.
5. APPLICATION FOR REZONING – HUNING LIMITED PARTNERSHIP.
Ms. Christina Ainsworth presented item five. The applicants would like to rezone the southern portion of the property
from R-3 to C-1 – the purpose is for commercial development. Planning and Zoning did recommend approval. Mayor
Vialpando asked if there was anyone in the audience who wanted to speak for or against the rezoning – there was no
reply. Mayor Vialpando asked if there was a decision from the Council.
MOTION: motion to approve rezoning as presented
MOVED: Councilman Saiz
SECONDED: Councilwoman Perea
ROLLCALL: vote of 4 (Councilwoman Perea – yes; Councilman Saiz – yes; Councilman Lovato – yes;
Councilman Griego – yes) FOR AND 0 AGAINST.
6. APPOINTMENT OF PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSIONER – DISTRICT 4.
Mayor Robert Vialpando announced that he would like to appoint Mr. David Crawford to the position of Planning and
Zoning Commissioner for District 4.
MOTION: motion to approve appointment
MOVED: Councilman Lovato
SECONDED: Councilman Saiz
ROLLCALL: vote of 4 (Councilwoman Perea – yes; Councilman Saiz – yes; Councilman Lovato – yes;
Councilman Griego – yes) FOR AND 0 AGAINST.
7. PROPOSED CHANGES TO THE VILLAGE OF LOS LUNAS PERSONNEL ORDINANCE: CHAPTER 6,
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT, SECTION 6.3 NEPOTISM; CHAPTER 10, LEAVE AND HOLIDAYS,
SECTION 10.1-10.4; CHAPTER 12, GENERAL ADMINISTRATIVE DIRECTIVES, SECTION 12.12, TUITION
REIMBURSEMENT.
Ms. Christine Nardi presented item seven. Mayor and Council received draft revisions to the existing Personnel
Ordinance on Nepotism, Tuition Reimbursement and changes to the Leave and Holiday Ordinance. Changes were
redlined in their drafts. This is the first reading of the proposed changes. Ms. Nardi went through the changes and
received feedback from Council. She will incorporate changes and present to Mayor and Council at a later meeting.
For information purposes only.
8. TRAVEL.
Mayor Vialpando asked if there was a motion regarding in-state and out-of-state travel.
MOTION: motion to approve all travel
MOVED: Councilman Lovato
SECONDED: Councilwoman Perea
ROLLCALL: vote of 4 (Councilwoman Perea – yes; Councilman Saiz – yes; Councilman Lovato – yes;
Councilman Griego – yes) FOR AND 0 AGAINST.
9. APPROVAL OF MINUTES.
Mayor Vialpando asked if there were corrections or additions to the minutes of December 19, 2013.
MOTION: Motion to approve minutes of December 19, 2013 as presented
MOVED: Councilman Lovato
SECONDED: Councilman Griego
CARRIED: Motion passed on a vote of 4 (Councilman Griego – yes; Councilwoman Perea – yes; Councilman
Lovato – yes; Councilman Saiz – yes) FOR AND 0 AGAINST.
10. ADJOURNMENT.
Council meeting adjourned at 6:45 p.m.
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GREGORY D. MARTIN, VILLAGE ADMINISTRATOR ROBERT VIALPANDO, MAYOR
Agenda
VILLAGE OF LOS LUNAS
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
THURSDAY, JANUARY 16, 2014 – 6:00 PM
COUNCIL CHAMBERS ‐ 660 MAIN STREET
PLEASE TURN OFF ALL ELECTRONIC DEVICES DURING MEETING – THANK YOU
CALL MEETING TO ORDER.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA.
PUBLIC INPUT FORUM.
The Village of Los Lunas Council is pleased to have residents of the community take time to attend Village Council Meetings.
Attendance and participation is encouraged. Individuals wishing to be heard during Public Hearing proceedings are
encouraged to be prepared and will be limited to three (3) minutes in order to allow everyone the opportunity to be heard.
PUBLIC COMMENTS ARE EXPECTED TO BE CONSTRUCTIVE AND DEVOID OF CHARACTER ASSASSINATION. Questions raised
on non-agenda items may be answered at a later date by letter in order to facilitate proper research. Written comments are
welcome and should be given to the Village Administrator prior to the start of the meeting. Written materials will not be
accepted during regular agenda items in the interest of time.
POLICE CHIEF ROY MELNICK 1. RECOGNITION: BRAD FRANCIS & CHAD SESSLER – REPRESENTING BRAD FRANCIS AUTO
MALL & BRAD FRANCIS COLLISION CENTER; DOMINIC MARTINEZ – REPRESENTING
SHERWIN WILLIAMS; DOUG AND TAMI DETWIELER – REPRESENTING DR. VINYL.
TAB 1.
ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL:
Informational purposes only.
BACKGROUND AND RATIONALE:
These local business leaders through their generous donations provided the labor and materials
needed to transform a recently acquired MRAP SWAT military vehicle into a police vehicle matching
the current LLPD police vehicle fleet. Their generous donations include:
$9,000.00 in labor for body and painting from Brad Francis.
$1,800.00 in paint and supplies from Sherwin Williams.
$1,200.00 in labor, vinyl lettering & graphics from Dr. Vinyl.
$12, 000.00 Total Donations.
Each business leader will be presented with certificates of appreciation.
CHRISTINA AINSWORTH 2. LIQUOR LICENSE APPLICATION – HECTOR HERNANDEZ: MARISCO’S ALTA MAR RESTAURANT.
TAB 2.
ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL:
Approve or disapprove.
BACKGROUND AND RATIONALE:
Marisco’s Alta Mar #2, LLC d/b/a/ Marisco’s Alta Mar is requesting a transfer of ownership and
location of dispenser (on premise only) Liquor License No. 0023. The proposed location is 2250 Sun
Ranch Village Loop SW, Los Lunas, NM 87031. The applicant has received preliminary approval
from the Alcohol and Gaming Division. The license is currently located in the City of Belen, NM and
will be transferred into the Village of Los Lunas if approved.
CHRISTINA AINSWORTH 3. LIQUOR LICENSE APPLICATION – JULIAN TORREZ: EL RANCHO DE VALENCIA RESTAURANT.
TAB 3.
ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL:
Approve or disapprove.
BACKGROUND AND RATIONALE:
Mr. Julian Torrez d/b/a El Rancho de Valencia is requesting a restaurant (beer/wine only) Liquor
License. The applicant has received preliminary approval from the Alcohol and Gaming Division.
The applicant’s request to the State was to issue a new license for the restaurant.
CHRISTINA AINSWORTH 4. APPLICATION FOR REPLAT – HUNING LIMITED PARTNERSHIP.
TAB 4.
ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL:
Approve or disapprove.
BACKGROUND AND RATIONALE:
Huning, LLP has applied for a replat of Parcel C, Lands of Huning Limited Partnership, within the San
Clemente Grant, in Projected Section 20, Township 7 N, Range 2 E, New Mexico Principal Meridian
into parcels C-01 and C-2. Furthermore, the partnership is requesting dedication of parcel C-1 to the
Village of Los Lunas for the purposes of a drainage facility.
CHRISTINA AINSWORTH 5. APPLICATION FOR REZONING – HUNING LIMITED PARTNERSHIP.
TAB 5.
ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL:
Approve or disapprove.
BACKGROUND AND RATIONALE:
Huning, LLP has applied for a zone atlas amendment of parcel C-2, Lands of Huning Limited
Partnership, within the San Clemente Grant, in Projected Section 20, Township 7 N, Range 2 E, New
Mexico Principal Meridian from R-3 to C-1 for the purposes of commercial development. This
application is in conjunction with an application for replat.
CHRISTINA AINSWORTH 6. APPOINTMENT OF PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSIONER – DISTRICT 4.
TAB 6.
ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL:
Appointment.
BACKGROUND AND RATIONALE:
The Municipal Code of the Village of Los Lunas calls for members of the Planning and Zoning
Commission to be appointed by the Mayor and the Village Council for the period of four (4) years
(section 17.12.010 and 17.12.020). The Planning and Zoning Commission has a vacancy due to the
resignation of the commissioner appointed for District 4. Mr. David Crawford has volunteered to fill
the vacancy.
CHRISTINE NARDI 7. PROPOSED CHANGES TO THE VILLAGE OF LOS LUNAS PERSONNEL ORDINANCE: CHAPTER 6,
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT, SECTION 6.3 NEPOTISM; CHAPTER 10, LEAVE AND HOLIDAYS,
SECTION 10.1‐10.4; CHAPTER 12, GENERAL ADMINISTRATIVE DIRECTIVES, SECTION 12.12,
TUITION REIMBURSEMENT.
TAB 7.
ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL:
Information only – requesting Council input/direction.
BACKGROUND AND RATIONALE:
The Council directed staff to draft revisions to the existing Personnel Ordinances on Nepotism and
Tuition Reimbursement; in addition, staff is recommending changes to the Leave and Holiday
Ordinance Section of the Personnel Ordinance as indicated. Drafts of these proposed revision have
gone through legal review and are attached for the Mayor’s and Council’s review.
8. TRAVEL (IN‐STATE / OUT‐OF‐STATE):
a) Village employees are requesting permission to travel to Santa Fe, NM to attend
appreciation dinner and conference. Estimated total cost: $810.00.
b) Village employees are requesting permission to travel to Las Cruces, NM to attend
annual school. Estimated total cost: $1,180.00.
c) Village employee is requesting permission to travel to Santa Fe, NM to attend rural
meeting. Estimated total cost: $345.00.
d) Village employee is requesting permission to travel to Santa Fe, NM to attend
police meeting. Estimated total cost: $177.00.
e) Village employee is requesting permission to travel to Santa Fe, NM to attend
municipal day meeting. Estimated total cost: $212.00.
f) Village employee is requesting permission to travel to El Paso, TX to attend City
Spirit Championship. Estimated total cost: $160.00.
9. APPROVAL OF MINUTES.
TAB 9.
a) Minutes of December 19, 2013.
10. ADJOURNMENT.
ANYONE REQUIRING SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS PLEASE NOTIFY THE VILLAGE OF LOS LUNAS FIVE BUSINESS DAYS
PRIOR TO COUNCIL MEETING
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