Village of Los Lunas Council Agendas\Minutes
Regular MeetingLos Lunas, NM · March 26, 2015
Minutes
MINUTES
VILLAGE OF LOS LUNAS
THURSDAY, MARCH 26, 2015
The Board of Trustees of the Village of Los Lunas, County of Valencia, and State of New Mexico met Thursday, March 26, 2015 in
regular session at 6:00 PM at the Council Chambers. Roll call was taken and the following were present: Mayor Charles Griego,
Councilman Gerard Saiz, Councilwoman Paulette Sanchez-Montoya, Councilman Gino Romero 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, James Taylor, Naithan Gurule, Sandy Schauer, Bob Anderson, Jim Rickey,
and David Hyder.
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. LIQUOR LICENSE APPLICATION – ALAMOWING LOS LUNAS, LLC d/b/a/ BUFFALO WILD WINGS.
2. NM 314 GP IMPROVEMENT PROJECT.
3. CONTRACT – REQEUST TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT FOR THE RECREATION DIVISION.
4. FISCAL YEAR 2013/2014 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
5. TRAVEL: IN-STATE / OUT-OF-STATE.
6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: a) Minutes of March 12, 2015.
7. 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 Ms. Christina Ainsworth to lead the Mayor, Council and audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA.
Mayor Griego asked if there were any changes/corrections to the agenda – there were none. Mayor Griego asked for a motion from
Council.
APPROVAL: Motion to approve agenda
MOVED: Councilman Romero
SECONDED: Councilwoman Perea
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.
Mr. Griego asked if there was anyone from the audience who wanted to speak to the Council who did not have a scheduled agenda
item. Mr. James Taylor approached the podium – he had heard that the Capital Outlay had not passed in Santa Fe and wanted to know
if the Village of Los Lunas was affected in any way. Mayor Griego replied that the Senior Center improvements and the Youth Fields
were still on the list.
1. LIQUOR LICENSE APPLICATION – ALAMOWING LOS LUNAS, LLC d/b/a/ BUFFALO WILD WINGS.
Mayor Griego asked for a motion to adjourn as Council and reconvene as a public hearing.
APPROVAL: Motion to approve
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.
Mayor Griego asked for a motion from Council.
APPROVAL: Motion to approve liquor license transfer
MOVED: Councilman Saiz
SECONDED: Councilwoman Perea
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.
2. NM 314 GAP IMPROVEMENT PROJECT.
Mr. Michael Jaramillo presented item two. Mr. Jaramillo is seeking approval for the NM 314 GAP Improvement. Mr. Jaramillo has
been meeting with business owners on Hwy 314 and has come up with an agreement. Mr. Abiel Carrillo mentioned to the Mayor and
Council that this project has been in the making for three years. The Village has received two separate funds, one for the
improvements on the east side and on the west side - sidewalk improvements from Otero Road to Daniel Fernandez. Construction will
improve pedestrian, bicycle and vehicle movement between Main Street (NM 6) and Otero Street. Project will improve public
mobility with the NM 314 GAP Improvement Project Area. The big difference in this project is the driveways – there will only be
four openings (comply with DOT restrictions). Construction will start this summer. Islands will be built one at a time. Mayor Griego
asked Council if they had any questions. Councilman Saiz asked if they were going to use the river rock for the recharge ponds. Mr.
Carrillo replied yes. They are going to use the islands for water harvesting. Councilman Saiz that the rock is a nuisance – collects
weeds and litter. Mr. Carrillo replied that the islands are little more raised, so the rocks will be contained. Completion date is the end
of summer. Stimulus money has been spent – funds will come out of the infrastructure fund. Mayor Griego asked for a motion from
Council.
APPROVAL: Motion to approve
MOVED: Councilman Saiz
SECONDED: Councilwoman Perea
CARRIED: Motion passed on a vote of 4 (Councilwoman Perea – yes; Councilman Romero – yes; Councilman Saiz – yes;
Councilwoman Sanchez-Montoya – yes) FOR AND 0 AGAINST.
3. CONTRACT – REQUEST TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT FOR THE RECREATION DIVISION.
Mr. Michael Jaramillo presented item three. There is a need for referees for the adult basketball league. Mr. Jaramillo is requesting
permission to enter in to contract with an individual to provide these services. Mayor Griego asked if there were any questions from
Council – there were none. Mayor Griego asked for a motion from Council.
APPROVAL: Motion to approve contract for Jarred Storey
MOVED: Councilman Romero
SECONDED: Councilman Saiz
CARRIED: Motion passed on a vote of 4 (Councilwoman Perea – yes; Councilman Romero – yes; Councilman Saiz – yes;
Councilwoman Sanchez-Montoya – yes) FOR AND 0 AGAINST.
4. TRAVEL: IN-STATE / OUT-OF-STATE.
Mayor Griego asked if there were any questions regarding the travel – there were no questions.
APPROVAL: Motion to approve all travel
MOVED: Councilman Saiz
SECONDED: Councilwoman Sanchez-Montoya
CARRIED: Motion passed on a vote of 4 (Councilman Romero – yes; Councilwoman Perea – yes; Councilman
Lovato – yes; Councilman Saiz – yes) FOR AND 0 AGAINST.
5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES.
Mayor Griego asked if there were corrections or additions to the council minutes of March 12, 2015. Mayor Griego asked that a
correction be made – pledge of allegiance was done by Fire Chief John Gabaldon.
MOTION: Motion to approve minutes with amendment
MOVED: Councilman Saiz
SECONDED: Councilwoman Perea
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 6:19 p.m.
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GREGORY D. MARTIN, VILLAGE ADMINISTRATOR CHARLES GRIEGO, MAYOR
MINUTES
VILLAGE OF LOS LUNAS
THURSDAY, MARCH 26, 2015
PUBLIC HEARING
(Commenced at 6:03P.M.)
1. LIQUOR LICENSE APPLICATION – ALAMOWING LOS LUNAS, LLC d/b/a/ BUFFALO WILD WINGS.
Ms. Christina Ainsworth presented item one. This license was previously approved at the November 20, 2015 Council
Meeting. However, another new business acquired the license. Buffalo Wild Wings is seeking a transfer of ownership of liquor
license #2650 – consumption use only at their new location of 1901 Main Street, Los Lunas, NM. Mayor Griego asked if there
were any questions from Council – there were none. Mayor Griego announced that this was a public hearing and asked if there
was anyone who wanted to speak for or against the proposed transfer of liquor license – there was no response. Mayor Griego
asked to close the public hearing and Council would go back in to open meeting.
MOTION: motion to close public hearing and go back in to Council
MOVED: Councilman Saiz
SECONDED: Councilwoman Montoya
ROLLCALL: vote of 4 (Councilman Romero – yes; Councilwoman Perea – yes; Councilman Saiz – yes; Councilman
Sanchez-Montoya - yes) FOR AND 0 AGAINST. Public hearing closed at 6:04 P.M.
Agenda
VILLAGE OF LOS LUNAS
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
THURSDAY, MARCH 26, 2015 – 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.
PROCLAMATION: NATIONAL SERVICE RECOGNITION DAY.
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.
CHRISTINA AINSWORTH 1. LIQUOR LICENSE APPLICATION – ALAMOWING LOS LUNAS, LLC d/b/a/ BUFFALO WILD
WINGS.
TAB 1.
ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL:
(PUBLIC HEARING). Approve or disapprove.
BACKGROUND AND RATIONALE:
Alamowing, LLC d/b/a/ Buffalo Wild Wings, is seeking a transfer of ownership of liquor license No.
2650 with on premise consumption only. The proposed location is 1901 Main St. S.W., Los Lunas, NM
87031. This license was previously approved at the Council Meeting of November 20, 2014.
However, a new business entity has acquired the license and must go through the Alcohol and
Gaming Division License requirements.
MICHAEL JARAMILLO & 2. NM 314 GAP IMPROVEMENT PROJECT.
ABIEL CARRILLO TAB 2.
ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL:
Approve or disapprove.
BACKGROUND AND RATIONALE:
Molzen-Corbin & Associates completed the NM 314 GAP Improvement Project Plan. This roadway
construction project has been ongoing with the New Mexico Department of Transportation for three
(3) years, and will improve pedestrian, bicycle and vehicle movement between Main Street (NM 6)
and Otero Street. The Village of Los Lunas has already completed an earlier construction phase along
the Westside of NM 314 from Otero Street to Daniel Fernandez Park; this project will enhance and
improve public mobility within the NM 314 GAP Improvement Project area.
MICHAEL JARAMILLO 3. CONTRACT – REQUEST TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT FOR THE RECREATION DIVISION.
TAB. 3.
ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL:
Approve or disapprove.
BACKGROUND AND RATIONALE:
The Recreation Division is in need of league officials for the adult basketball league that is held at
Daniel Fernandez Recreation Center.
4. TRAVEL: IN‐STATE / OUT‐OF‐STATE.
TAB 4.
a) Village employee is requesting permission to travel out-of-state to Helena, MT to attend
the Drug Recognition Expert (DRE) Instructor School (March 22-28, 2015). Estimated
cost: all expenses will be paid by the DRE program.
b) Village employee is requesting permission to travel in-state to Roswell, NM to attend a
Rural Economic Development Council Meeting (April 6-8, 2015). Estimated cost:
$263.00 (Please note: travel to Farmington, NM approved at 3/12/15 council meeting is
cancelled).
c) Village employee is requesting permission to travel out-of-state to Washington, DC to
attend the National Library Legislative Day (April 6-8, 2015). Estimated cost:
$1,780.00.
d) Village employee is requesting permission to travel in-state to Ruidoso, NM to attend the
Drug Recognition Expert (DRE) School (May 10-13, 2015). Estimated cost: all expenses
will be paid for by the NM DRE program, except for the cost for fuel.
e) Village employee is requesting permission to travel in-state to Ruidoso, NM to attend the
Drug Recognition Expert (DRE) School (May 10-22, 2015). Estimated cost: all expenses
will be paid for by the NM DRE program, except for the cost of fuel.
5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
TAB 5.
a) Minutes of March 12, 2015 Council Meeting.
6. ADJOURNMENT.
ANYONE REQUIRING SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS PLEASE NOTIFY THE VILLAGE OF LOS LUNAS FIVE BUSINESS DAYS
PRIOR TO COUNCIL MEETING
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