Village of Los Lunas Council Agendas\Minutes
Regular MeetingLos Lunas, NM · May 7, 2015
Minutes
MINUTES
VILLAGE OF LOS LUNAS
THURSDAY, MAY 7, 2015
The Board of Trustees of the Village of Los Lunas, County of Valencia, and State of New Mexico met Thursday, May 7, 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: Gerard Saiz
Council: Amanda Perea
Paulette Sanchez-Montoya
Gino Romero
Also present were: Gregory D. Martin, Debra Sanchez, James Taylor, Raquel Torres, Vicente Martinez, Stephanie Murphy,
Isaiah Pena, Ramona and David Torres, Joseph and Natalie Arntrio, Andrea Chavez, Sandy Schauer, Bob Anderson and Deborah
Fox.
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. LOS LUNAS FIRE & POLICE DEPARTMENTS: INTRODUCTION O NEW SUPERVISORS AND NEW OFFICERS.
2. RECOGNITION – OFFICER OF THE YEAR AND CIVILIAN OF THE YEAR.
3. RESOLUTION 15-11 – A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE OF LOS LUNAS ADOPTING THE VALENCIA COUNTY HAZARD
MITIGATION PLAN, APRIL 2015.
4. LIQUOR LICENSE APPLICATION – NAJ, LLC d/b/a RUTILO’S NEW MEXICO FOODS.
5. EXECUTIVE SESSION: a) Hire up to two (2) Seasonal/Temporary/Part-time Laborers – Community Services
Department
5. TRAVEL: IN-STATE / OUT-OF-STATE.
6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: a) Minutes of April 9, 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 Retired Fire Chief Lito Chavez 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 – Item 2 will be postponed until further notice.
Mayor Griego asked for a motion from Council.
APPROVAL: Motion to approve amended 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.
None.
1. LOS LUNAS FIRE & POLICE DEPARTMENTS – INTRODUCTION OF NEW SUPERVISORS ANDNEW OFFICERS.
Fire Chief John Gabaldon and Police Chief Naithan Gurule introduced their newest promotions and newly hired
Firefighter/EMT’s and Police Officers to the Mayor, Council and audience
2. RECOGNITION – OFFICER OF THE YEAR AND CIVILIAN OF THE YEAR.
Postponed until further notice.
3. RESOLUTION 15-11 – A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE OF LOS LUNAS ADOPTING THE VALENCIA COUNTY HAZARD
MITIGATION PLAN, APRIL 2015.
Fire Chief John Gabaldon presented item three. Chief Gabaldon introduced the April 2015 Valencia County Hazard Mitigation
Plan – this will replace the prior version which was approved in December 2006. The plan was developed by the Valencia
County Emergency Management, the City of Belen, the Town of Peralta, the Village of Bosque Farms and the Village of Los
Lunas in accordance with the Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000.
APPROVAL: Motion to approve resolution 15-11
MOVED: Councilman Romero
SECONDED: Councilwoman Sanchez-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.
4. LIQUOR LICENSE APPLICATION – NAJ, LLC d/b/a RUTILIO’S NEW MEXICAN FOODS.
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 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.
Mayor Griego asked for a motion from Council regarding liquor license application.
APPROVAL: Motion to approve
MOVED: Councilman Saiz
SECONDED: Councilwoman Sanchez-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.
5. 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 up to two (2) Seasonal/Temporary/Part-time Laborers – Community
Service Department.
APPROVAL: Motion to go into executive session pursuant to NMSA 1978 Section 10-15-1 (H) (2).
MOVED: Councilman Romero
SECONDED: Councilwoman Perea
CARRIED: Motion passed on a vote of 4 (Councilman Romero – yes; Councilwoman Perea – yes; Councilwoman Sanchez-
Montoya – yes; Councilman Saiz – yes) FOR AND 0 AGAINST. Adjourned at 6:12 p.m.
At 6:37 p.m., Mayor Griego asked for a motion to reconvene to go back into open session after discussing: hiring of two Seasonal
employees.
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; Councilwoman Sanchez-
Montoya – yes; Councilman Saiz – yes) FOR AND 0 AGAINST.
Regarding the hiring of a seasonal/temporary/part-time employee, Mayor Griego put up the name of Mr. Archie Aguilar.
APPROVAL: Motion to approve
MOVED: Councilman Saiz
SECONDED: Councilwoman Sanchez-Montoya
CARRIED: Motion passed on a vote of 4 (Councilman Romero – yes; Councilwoman Perea – yes; Councilwoman Sanchez-
Montoya – yes; Councilman Saiz – yes) FOR AND 0 AGAINST.
Regarding the hiring of a seasonal/temporary/part-time employee, Mayor Griego put up the name of Mr. Martin Trujillo.
APPROVAL: Motion to approve
MOVED: Councilwoman Perea
SECONDED: Councilman Romero
CARRIED: Motion passed on a vote of 4 (Councilman Romero – yes; Councilwoman Perea – yes; Councilwoman Sanchez-
Montoya – yes; Councilman Saiz – yes) FOR AND 0 AGAINST.
6. 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: Councilwoman Perea
SECONDED: Councilwoman Sanchez-Montoya
CARRIED: Motion passed on a vote of 4 (Councilman Romero – yes; Councilwoman Perea – yes; Counclwoman Sanchez-
Montoya – yes; Councilman Saiz – yes) FOR AND 0 AGAINST.
7. APPROVAL OF MINUTES.
Mayor Griego asked if there were corrections or additions to the council minutes of April 23, 2015
MOTION: Motion to approve minutes
MOVED: Councilwoman Sanchez-Montoya
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.
8.ADJOURNMENT.
Council meeting adjourned at 6:40 p.m.
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GREGORY D. MARTIN, VILLAGE ADMINISTRATOR CHARLES GRIEGO, MAYOR
MINUTES
VILLAGE OF LOS LUNAS
THURSDAY, MAY 7, 2015
PUBLIC HEARING
(Commenced at 6:09 P.M.)
3. LIQUOR LICENSE APPLICATION – NAJ. LLC d/b/a RUTILIO’S NEW MEXICO FOODS.
Ms. Christina Ainsworth presented item five. Rutilio’s New Mexico Foods is seeking a beer and wine liquor license – to be
located at 2350 Main St. NE Los Lunas, NM 87031. The applicant has received preliminary approval from the Alcohol and
Gaming Division. Mayor Griego announced that this was a public hearing – is there anyone who wanted to speak in favor or
against – there was no comment. 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 Perea
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 6:11 P.M.
Agenda
VILLAGE OF LOS LUNAS
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
THURSDAY, MAY 7, 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.
JOHN GABALDON & 1. LOS LUNAS FIRE & POLICE DEPARTMENTS: INTRODUCTION OF NEW SUPERVISORS AND NEW
NAITHAN GURULE OFFICERS.
TAB 1.
ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL:
Informational purposes only.
BACKGROUND AND RATIONALE:
The Fire and Police Departments have promoted new supervisors and hired new officers – they will
be introduced to Mayor, Council and attendees.
NAITHAN GURULE 2. RECOGNITION – OFFICER OF THE YEAR AND CIVILIAN OF THE YEAR.
TAB 2.
ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL:
Informational purposes only.
BACKGROUND AND RATIONALE:
Recognize the Los Lunas Police Department Officer of the Year and the Civilian of the Year for 2014.
JOHN GABALDON 3. RESOLUTION 15-11 – A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE OF LOS LUNAS ADOPTING THE
VALENCIA COUNTY HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN, APRIL 2015.
TAB 3.
ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL:
Approve or disapprove of resolution 15-11.
BACKGROUND AND RATIONALE:
The April 2015 Valencia County Hazard Mitigation Plan replaces the prior version which was
approved in December 2006. The 2015 plan was developed by the Valencia County Emergency
Management, the City of Belen, the Town of Peralta, the Village of Bosque Farms, and the Village of
Los Lunas in accordance with the Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000.
CHRISTINA AINSWORTH 4. LIQUOR LICENSE APPLICATION – NAJ, LLC d/b/a RUTILIO’S NEW MEXICAN FOODS.
TAB 4.
ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL:
Approve or disapprove.
BACKGROUND AND RATIONALE:
NAJ, LLC d/b/a Rutilio’s New Mexico Foods is seeking a restaurant liquor license. The location of the
business is 2350 Main St. NE, Los Lunas, NM 87031. The applicant has received preliminary
approval from the Alcohol and Gaming Division.
5. EXECUTIVE SESSION – pursuant to NMSA 1978 Section 10-15-1(H),
the following matters will be discussed in closed session:
TAB 5.
a) Hire up to two (2) Seasonal/Temporary/Part-time Laborers – Community Services
Department.
6. TRAVEL: IN-STATE / OUT-OF-STATE.
TAB 6.
a) Village Administrator and Councilman are requesting permission to travel in-state to
Aztec, NM to attend the New Mexico Transportation Commission Meeting (May 20-21,
2015). Estimated cost: $290.00, which does not include cost of fuel.
b) Village employee is requesting permission to travel in-state to Ruidoso, NM to attend the
Jake Hands Memorial Workshop (June 16-18, 2015). Estimated cost: $270.00, which
does not include the cost of fuel.
7. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
TAB 7.
a) Minutes of April 23, 2015 Council Meeting.
8. ADJOURNMENT.
ANYONE REQUIRING SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS PLEASE NOTIFY THE VILLAGE OF LOS LUNAS FIVE BUSINESS DAYS
PRIOR TO COUNCIL MEETING
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