Village of Los Lunas Council Agendas\Minutes
Regular MeetingLos Lunas, NM · April 9, 2015
Minutes
MINUTES
VILLAGE OF LOS LUNAS
THURSDAY, APRIL 9, 2015
The Board of Trustees of the Village of Los Lunas, County of Valencia, and State of New Mexico met Thursday, April 9, 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, Martin Callahan, Jim Rickey, Sandy Schauer, Bob Anderson, Naithan Gurule, Raquel
Torres, Deborah Fox, Patrick Yokoyama, Nadine Yokoyama, Melissa Salas and Chris Salas.
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. RIO METRO REGIONAL TRANSIT DISTRICT IN THE COMMUNITY.
2. RESOLUTION 15-09 – AUTHORIZING THE APPLICATION FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO THE NEW MEXICO WATER
TRUST BOARD FOR THE VLL EAST SIDE WATER CROSSING ONGOING OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE.
3. REQUEST TO RECEIVE FOUR POLICE MOTORCYCLES DONATED FROM THE CITY OF RIO RANCHO.
4. EXECUTIVE SESSION: a) Hire two Firefighter/EMT’s – Fire Department.
b) Hire one Patrol Officer – Police Department.
5. TRAVEL: IN-STATE / OUT-OF-STATE.
6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: a) Minutes of March 26, 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 Naithan Gurule 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.
None.
1. RIO METRO REGIONAL TRANSIT DISTRICT IN THE COMMUNITY.
Mr. Tony Sylvester presented item one (for informational purposes only). Mr. Sylvester presented information from Rio Metro
– review and assess future service improvements to the Valencia County community and is looking for input,
comments/concerns from residents. The RMTD is currently evaluating options to improve transit services in Valencia County
in response to growth and economic development. Rio Metro’s Valencia County service improvement plan includes potential
bus routes that serve key r4oads, businesses and popular destinations. The final improvements will be based on public
comment, funding and an evaluation of the initial routes implemented.
2. RESOLUTION 15-09 – AUTHORIZING THE APPLICATION FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO THE NEW MEXICO WATER
TRUST BOARD FOR THE VLL EAST SIDE WATER CROSSING ON GOING OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE.
Mr. Rudy Archuleta presented item two. As part of the application process for funding, the Water Trust Board requires the
Village to submit approval by the governing body and resolution in support of the project funding request. The funding is for
construction money for use with the Phase 1 river crossing portion of this project. Mayor Griego asked Council if they had any
questions – there were none. Mayor Griego asked for a motion from Council.
APPROVAL: Motion to approve
MOVED: Councilman Saiz
SECONDED: Councilwoman Montoya
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. REQUEST TO RECEIVE FOUR POLICE MOTORCYCLES DONATED FROM THE CITY OF RIO RANCHO.
Police Chief Naithan Gurule presented item three. The City of Rio Rancho has approved a donation of four police motorcycles
to the Los Lunas Police Department. The 2007 Honda is valued at $5,290.00 – the second Honda would be used for parts.
There also two BMW 1150’s, one is valued at $2,000.00 the second will be used for parts. 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
MOVED: Councilwoman Montoya
SECONDED: Councilman Romero
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.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: hiring of two Firefighter/EMT’s and the hiring of one Patrol
Officer.
APPROVAL: Motion to go into executive session pursuant to NMSA 1978 Section 10-15-1 (H) (2).
MOVED: Councilwoman Sanchez-Montoya
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. Adjourned at 6:15 p.m.
At 6:54 p.m., Mayor Griego asked for a motion to reconvene to go back into open session after discussing: hiring of two
Firefighter/EMT’s and one Patrol Officer.
APPROVAL: Motion to reconvene in open session pursuant to NMSA 1978 Section 10-15-1 (H) (2).
MOVED: Councilman Saiz
SECONDED: Councilwoman Sanchez-Montoya
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.
Regarding the hiring of a Firefighter/EMT – Mayor Griego put up the name of Mr. Andrew Valdez.
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.
Regarding the hiring of a Firefighter/EMT – Mayor Griego put up the name of Mr. Thomas Henry.
APPROVAL: Motion to approve
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.
Regarding the hiring of a Patrol Officer – Mayor Griego put up the name of Mr. Patrick Yokoyama.
APPROVAL: Motion to approve
MOVED: Councilwoman Sanchez-Montoya
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.
5. 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 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. APPROVAL OF MINUTES.
Mayor Griego asked if there were corrections or additions to the council minutes of March 26, 2015. Mayor Griego asked that
a correction be made – there was none.
MOTION: Motion to approve
MOVED: Councilwoman Sanchez-Montoya
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.
7.ADJOURNMENT.
Council meeting adjourned at 7:00 p.m.
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GREGORY D. MARTIN, VILLAGE ADMINISTRATOR CHARLES GRIEGO, MAYOR
Agenda
VILLAGE OF LOS LUNAS
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
THURSDAY, APRIL 9, 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.
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.
TONY SYLVESTER 1. RIO METRO REGIONAL TRANSIT DISTRICT IN THE COMMUNITY.
TAB 1.
ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL:
INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY.
BACKGROUND AND RATIONALE:
Rio Metro Regional Transit District (RMRTD) is reviewing and assessing future service
improvements in the community and is interested in any input, comments or concerns. RMTD is
evaluating options to improve transit services in Valencia County in response to growth and
economic development in the region. Rio Metro's Valencia County Service Improvement Plan
includes potential bus routes that serve key roads, businesses and popular destinations. The final
improvements will be based on public comment, funding, and an evaluation of the initial routes
implemented.
RUDY ARCHULETA 2. RESOLUTION 15‐09 – AUTHORIZING THE APPLICATION FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO THE
NEW MEXICO WATER TRUST BOARD FOR THE VLL EAST SIDE WATER CROSSING ONGOING
OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE.
TAB 2.
ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL:
Approve or disapprove.
BACKGROUND AND RATIONALE:
As part of the application process for funding, the Water Trust Board requires the applicant to submit
approval by the governing body a resolution in support of the project funding request. The funding
request is for construction money for use with the Phase 1 river crossing portion of this project.
NAITHAN GURULE 3. REQUEST TO RECEIVE FOUR POLICE MOTORCYCLES DONATED FROM THE CITY OF RIO
RANCHO.
TAB. 3.
ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL:
Approve or disapprove.
BACKGROUND AND RATIONALE:
The City of Rio Rancho has approved donation of four police motorcycles to the Los Lunas Police
Department. The motorcycles are as follows: A 2007 Honda ST1300 valued at $5,290.00; a 2005
Honda ST1300 that will be used for parts; and two B.M.W. 1150’s. One is valued at $2,000.00 and the
second will be used for parts.
4. EXECUTIVE SESSION – pursuant to NMSA 1978 Section 10‐15‐1(H),
the following matters will be discussed in closed session:
TAB 4.
a) Hire two Firefighter/EMT’s – Fire Department.
b) Hire one Patrol Officer – Police Department.
5. TRAVEL: IN‐STATE / OUT‐OF‐STATE.
TAB 5.
a) Members of the Governing Body are requesting permission to travel out-of-state to
Washington, DC to meet with Congressional Staff (April 26-29, 2015). Estimated cost:
$4,570.00.
b) Village Administrator is requesting permission to travel out-of-state to Washington, DC
to meet with Congressional Staff (April 27-29, 2015). Estimated cost: $1,210.00.
c) Municipal Judge is requesting permission to travel in-state to attend the 2015 Municipal
Court Judges Conference (April 28 – May 1, 2015). Estimated cost: $541.00.
d) Village employees are requesting permission to travel in-state to Santa FE, NM to attend
a Grant Council Meeting and DFA Implementation Workshop (April 28-29, 2015).
Estimated cost: $290.00.
e) Village employees are requesting permission to travel in-state to Espanola, NM to attend
the NM Water and Wastewater Association Northern School (May 17-22, 2015).
Estimated cost: $1,470.00.
f) Village employee is requesting permission to travel in-state to Espanola, NM to attend
the NM Water and Wastewater Association Northern School (May 17-21, 2015).
Estimated cost: $340.00.
g) Village employees are requesting permission to travel in-state to Espanola, NM to attend
the NM Water and Wastewater Association Northern School (May 17-22, 2015).
Estimated cost: $1,275.00.
6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
TAB 6.
a) Minutes of March 26, 2015 Council Meeting.
7. ADJOURNMENT.
ANYONE REQUIRING SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS PLEASE NOTIFY THE VILLAGE OF LOS LUNAS FIVE BUSINESS DAYS
PRIOR TO COUNCIL MEETING
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