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Village of Los Lunas Council Agendas\Minutes

Regular Meeting

Los Lunas, NM · May 7, 2015

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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. ________________________________ ________________________________________ 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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