Village of Los Lunas Council Agendas\Minutes
Regular MeetingLos Lunas, NM · May 8, 2014
Minutes
MINUTES
VILLAGE OF LOS LUNAS
THURSDAY, MAY 8, 2014
The Board of Trustees of the Village of Los Lunas, County of Valencia, and State of New Mexico met Thursday, May 8,
2014 in regular session at 6:00 PM at the Council Chambers. Roll call was taken and the following were present: Mayor
Charles Griego, Councilman Gino Romero, Councilman Gerard Saiz, Councilwoman Paulette Sanchez-Montoya and
Councilwoman Amanda Perea.
Mayor: Charles Griego
Mayor Pro Tem: Amanda Perea
Council: Gerard Saiz
Paulette Sanchez-Montoya
Gino Romero
Also present were: Gregory D. Martin, Debra Sanchez, Richard & Delberta Nemitz, James Taylor, Mark Aguilar,
Naithan Gurule, Sandy Schauer, Robert Anderson, Robert Poisson, Carlos Martinez, Deborah Fox, Michael Lente, Jim
Rickey, Jeanne St. James, Michael St. James, Cynthia Shetter and Christy Nardi.
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. APPOINT LIBRARY BOARD MEMBERS.
2. RESOLUTION 14-10 – UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE EDWARD BYRNE MEMORIAL
JAG GRANT.
3. EXECUTIVE SESSION:
a) Hire four seasonal/temporary part-time laborers – Community Services Department.
b) Hire seasonal/temporary/part-time corps members (8) and crew leader (1) – Community Services Dept.
c) Hire two full-time mechanics – Public Works Department.
d) Request to fill vacancy of solid waste laborer – Public Works Department.
e) Discuss the results of the May 1, 2014 ruling on the Motions to Dismiss in the case of Village of Los Lunas
v. County of Valencia.
4. TRAVEL (IN-STATE / OUT-OF-STATE).
5. APPROVAL OF MINUES: April 24, 2014.
6. ADJOURNMENT.
CALL MEETING TO ORDER.
At 6:00 PM, Mayor Charles Griego brought the meeting to order and welcomed the audience.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.
Mayor Griego asked Deborah Fox to lead the Mayor, Council and audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA.
Mayor Griego asked the Council if there were any amendments to the Council Agenda – there were none.
APPROVAL: Motion to approve agenda
MOVED: Councilwoman Perea
SECONDED: Councilman Saiz
CARRIED: Motion passed on a vote of 4 (Councilman Romero – yes; Councilwoman Perea – yes; Councilman
Saiz – yes; Councilwoman Sanchez-Montoya – yes) FOR AND 0 AGAINST.
PUBLIC INPUT FORUM.
Mayor Griego asked the audience if there was anyone who wanted to address the Council with an item that was not on the
scheduled Council Agenda. Mr. Michael St. James approached the podium – he wanted to thank everyone for their help
(Gregory, Sylvia and Michael) regarding the solar energy grant. Resident that resides near Smith’s Grocery Store
complained about all the trash that blows into his yard (bags from the store).
1. APPOINT LIBRARY BOARD MEMBERS.
Ms. Cynthia Shetter presented item one. Board positions for districts one and four were up for appointment or
reappointment. The current member in those positions asked to remain on board.
MOTION: motion to approve Mr. Jim Rickey – District 1
MOVED: Councilwoman Perea
SECONDED: Councilman Romero
ROLLCALL: vote of 4 (Councilman Romero – yes; Councilwoman Perea – yes; Councilman Saiz – yes;
Councilwoman Sanchez-Montoya - yes) FOR AND 0 AGAINST.
MOTION: motion to approve Ms. Kristi Whistler – District 4
MOVED: Councilwoman Sanchez-Montoya
SECONDED: Councilman Saiz
ROLLCALL: vote of 4 (Councilman Romero – yes; Councilwoman Perea – yes; Councilman Saiz – yes;
Councilwoman Sanchez-Montoya - yes) FOR AND 0 AGAINST.
2. RESOLUTION 14-10 – UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE EDWARD BYRNE MEMORIAL JAG
GRANT.
Police Chief Naithan Gurule presented item two. This resolution allows the Police Department to apply for funding in the
amount of $14,811.00 from the US Department of Justice Edward Byrne Memorial Jag Grant. If funded, the monies will
be used to purchase equipment (calibrator and accessories). Mayor Griego asked if there were any questions – there were
none.
MOTION: motion to approve resolution 14-10
MOVED: Councilwoman Sanchez-Montoya
SECONDED: Councilman Romero
ROLLCALL: vote of 4 (Councilman Romero – yes; Councilwoman Perea – yes; Councilman Saiz – yes;
Councilwoman Sanchez-Montoya - yes) FOR AND 0 AGAINST.
3. EXECUTIVE SESSION.
Mayor Griego announced that the Council would be going into executive session pursuant to NMSA 1978 Section 10-15-
1, that the following matters would be discussed in closed session – hire four seasonal/temporary/part-time laborers; hire
seasonal/temporary/part-time corps members and crew leader; hire two full-time mechanics; request to fill vacancy of
solid waste laborer; and discuss results of the May 1, 2014 ruling on the motions to dismiss in the case of Village of Los
Lunas v. County of Valencia.
APPROVAL: Motion to go into executive session pursuant to NMSA 1978 Section 10-15-1 (H) (2).
MOVED: Councilman Saiz
SECONDED: Councilwoman Perea
CARRIED: Motion passed on a vote of 4 (Councilman Griego – yes; Councilwoman Perea – yes; Councilman
Lovato – yes; Councilman Saiz – yes) FOR AND 0 AGAINST. Adjourned at 6:07 p.m.
At 7:45 p.m., Mayor Griego asked for a motion to reconvene to go back into open session after discussing: hire four
seasonal/temporary/part-time laborers; hire seasonal/temporary/part-time corps members and crew leader; hire two full-
time mechanics; request to fill vacancy of solid waste laborer; and discuss results of the May 1, 2014 ruling on the
motions to dismiss in the case of Village of Los Lunas v. County of Valencia.
APPROVAL: Motion to reconvene in open session pursuant to NMSA 1978 Section 10-15-1 (H) (2).
MOVED: Councilman Romero
SECONDED: Councilwoman Sanchez-Montoya
CARRIED: Motion passed on a vote of 4 (Councilman Griego – yes; Councilwoman Perea – yes; Councilman
Lovato – yes; Councilman Saiz – yes) FOR AND 0 AGAINST.
Regarding the ruling Village of Los Lunas v. County of Valencia – there is nothing to report out.
Regarding the hiring of four seasonal/temporary/part-time laborers – Mayor Griego put up the name of Enrique Estrada.
APPROVAL: Motion to approve
MOVED: Councilman Saiz
SECONDED: Councilwoman Perea
CARRIED: Motion passed on a vote of 4 (Councilman Griego – yes; Councilwoman Perea – yes; Councilman
Lovato – yes; Councilman Saiz – yes) FOR AND 0 AGAINST.
Regarding the hiring of four seasonal/temporary/part-time laborers – Mayor Griego put up the name of James Flores.
APPROVAL: Motion to approve
MOVED: Councilman Romero
SECONDED: Councilwoman Perea
CARRIED: Motion passed on a vote of 4 (Councilman Griego – yes; Councilwoman Perea – yes; Councilman
Lovato – yes; Councilman Saiz – yes) FOR AND 0 AGAINST.
Regarding the hiring of four seasonal/temporary/part-time laborers – Mayor Griego put up the name of Archie Aguilar.
APPROVAL: Motion to approve
MOVED: Councilwoman Sanchez-Montoya
SECONDED: Councilman Romero
CARRIED: Motion passed on a vote of 4 (Councilman Griego – yes; Councilwoman Perea – yes; Councilman
Lovato – yes; Councilman Saiz – yes) FOR AND 0 AGAINST.
Regarding the hiring of four seasonal/temporary/part-time laborers – Mayor Griego put up the name of Thomas Gurule.
APPROVAL: Motion to approve
MOVED: Councilwoman Perea
SECONDED: Councilwoman Sanchez-Montoya
CARRIED: Motion passed on a vote of 4 (Councilman Griego – yes; Councilwoman Perea – yes; Councilman
Lovato – yes; Councilman Saiz – yes) FOR AND 0 AGAINST.
Regarding the hiring of crew leader for YCC – Mayor Griego put up the name of Paul Avalos.
APPROVAL: Motion to approve
MOVED: Councilwoman Perea
SECONDED: Councilman Romero
CARRIED: Motion passed on a vote of 4 (Councilman Griego – yes; Councilwoman Perea – yes; Councilman
Lovato – yes; Councilman Saiz – yes) FOR AND 0 AGAINST.
(In the event that Mr. Avalos cannot fulfill his employment, Mayor Griego added alternates, Alex Apodaca or Austin
Baca.)
Regarding the hiring of crew members for YCC – Mayor Griego put up the names of the following: Austin Baca, Juan
Baca-Luna, Joshua Burbank, Troy Denton, Matthew Jaramillo, Abram Martin, Kimberly Rodriguez and Audrey Saavedra.
As alternates: Brianna Beach and Kevin Mireles.
APPROVAL: Motion to approve
MOVED: Councilman Saiz
SECONDED: Councilwoman Sanchez-Montoya
CARRIED: Motion passed on a vote of 4 (Councilman Griego – yes; Councilwoman Perea – yes; Councilman
Lovato – yes; Councilman Saiz – yes) FOR AND 0 AGAINST.
Regarding the hiring of solid waste laborer – Mayor Griego put up the name of Jesus Montoya.
APPROVAL: Motion to approve
MOVED: Councilman Romero
SECONDED: Councilman Saiz
CARRIED: Motion passed on a vote of 4 (Councilman Griego – yes; Councilwoman Perea – yes; Councilman
Lovato – yes; Councilman Saiz – yes) FOR AND 0 AGAINST.
Regarding the hiring of Vehicle Maintenance mechanics – Mayor Griego put up the name of Troy Hibdon.
APPROVAL: Motion to approve
MOVED: Councilwoman Perea
SECONDED: Councilman Romero
CARRIED: Motion passed on a vote of 4 (Councilman Griego – yes; Councilwoman Perea – yes; Councilman
Lovato – yes; Councilman Saiz – yes) FOR AND 0 AGAINST.
Regarding the hiring of Vehicle Maintenance mechanics – Mayor Griego put up the name of Ramon Monarrez.
APPROVAL: Motion to approve
MOVED: Councilwoman Sanchez-Montoya
SECONDED: Councilwoman Perea
CARRIED: Motion passed on a vote of 4 (Councilman Griego – yes; Councilwoman Perea – yes; Councilman
Lovato – yes; Councilman Saiz – yes) FOR AND 0 AGAINST.
4. TRAVEL.
Mayor Griego asked if there was a motion regarding in-state and out-of-state travel.
MOTION: motion to approve all travel
MOVED: Councilman Saiz
SECONDED: Councilwoman Perea
ROLLCALL: vote of 4 (Councilman Romero – yes; Councilwoman Perea – yes; Councilman Saiz – yes;
Councilwoman Sanchez-Montoya - yes) FOR AND 0 AGAINST.
5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES.
Mayor Griego asked if there were corrections or additions to the minutes of April 10, 2014 – there were none.
MOTION: Motion to approve minutes of April 24, 2014
MOVED: Councilwoman Perea
SECONDED: Councilman Romero
CARRIED: Motion passed on a vote of 4 (Councilman Romero – yes; Councilwoman Perea – yes; Councilman
Saiz – yes; Councilwoman Sanchez-Montoya - yes) FOR AND 0 AGAINST.
6. ADJOURNMENT.
Council meeting adjourned at 7:52 p.m.
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GREGORY D. MARTIN, VILLAGE ADMINISTRATOR CHARLES GRIEGO, MAYOR
Agenda
VILLAGE OF LOS LUNAS
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
THURSDAY, MAY 8, 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.
CYNTHIA SHETTER 1. APPOINT LIBRARY BOARD MEMBERS.
TAB 1.
ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL:
Mayor to appoint/reappoint Library Board Members for Council Districts 1 & 4.
BACKGROUND AND RATIONALE:
Terms for Library Board Members for Council District 1 & 4 will expire May 10, 2014.
Appointments are for two-year terms and will go into effect May 11, 2014.
NAITHAN GURULE 2. RESOLUTION 14‐10 – UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE EDWARD BYRNE
MEMORIAL JAG GRANT.
TAB 2.
ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL:
Approve or disapprove of resolution 14-10.
BACKGROUND AND RATIONALE:
The United States Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs and Bureau of Justice Programs
have made funds available in the amount of $14,811.00 to the Los Lunas Police Department. If
awarded these funds will be used to purchase equipment and/or technology.
3. EXECUTIVE SESSION – pursuant to NMSA 1978 Section 10‐15‐1,
the following matters will be discussed in closed session:
TAB 3.
a) Hire four seasonal/temporary/part-time laborers – Community Services Department.
b) Hire seasonal/temporary/part-time Corps Members (8) and Crew Leader (1) for the 2014 New
Mexico Youth Conservation Corp Program – Community Services Department.
c) Hire two (2) full-time Mechanics – Fleet Maintenance Division – Public Works Department.
d) Request to fill vacancy of Solid Waste Laborer – Solid Waste Division – Public Works Department.
e) Discuss the results of the May 1, 2014 ruling on the Motions to Dismiss in the case of Village of Los
Lunas v. County of Valencia, et al. and options as to how to further proceed in that matter.
TAB 4. TRAVEL (IN‐STATE / OUT‐OF‐STATE):
a) Village employee is requesting permission to travel out-of-state to attend training conference.
Estimated cost of travel: $2,046.00.
5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES.
TAB 5.
a) Minutes of April 24, 2014
6. ADJOURNMENT.
ANYONE REQUIRING SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS PLEASE NOTIFY THE VILLAGE OF LOS LUNAS FIVE BUSINESS DAYS PRIOR TO
COUNCIL MEETING
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