Village of Los Lunas Council Agendas\Minutes
Regular MeetingLos Lunas, NM · August 6, 2015
Minutes
MINUTES
VILLAGE OF LOS LUNAS
THURSDAY, AUGUST 6, 2015
The Board of Trustees of the Village of Los Lunas, County of Valencia, and State of New Mexico met Thursday, August 6, 2015
in regular session at 6:00 PM at the Council Chambers. Roll call was taken and the following were present: Mayor Charles
Griego, Councilwoman Paulette Sanchez-Montoya, Councilman Gerard Saiz, 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, Bob Anderson, Deborah Fox, Jim Rickey, Allen & Julie
Smith, Julie Pluemer and Martha.
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. RESOLUTION 15-17 – UPDATE ON VILLAGE OF LOS LUNAS, NEW MEXICO TAXABLE INDUSTRIAL REVENUE BONDS
(ACT/ACIM PROJECT) SERIES 2014, INCLUDING ASSIGNMENT OF PROJECT FACILITY, AND APPROVAL OF
RESOLUTION AND RELATED DOCUMENTS, INCLUDING A MINOR AMENDMENT TO THE IRB LEASE.
2. DESIGNATED USE – ALLEN R. SMITH AND JULIE P. SMITH.
3. LETTER OF INTENT – METROPOLITAN REDEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR THE LOS LUNAS RAIL RUNNER STATION AREA.
4. CONTRACTS: SECURITY SERVICES / COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT.
5. REVIEW OF THE FY 2017/2020 INFRASTRUCTURE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN.
6. EXECUTIVE SESSION:
A) Hire Public Works Technician, Water/Sewer Division – Public Works Department.
7. TRAVEL: IN-STATE / OUT-OF-STATE.
8. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: a) Minutes of July 23, 2015
b) Minutes of April 8, 2015 Pay & Classification Survey Results Workshop.
c) Minutes of April 14, 2015 Affordable House Plan Workshop.
d) Minutes of May 4 & 5, 2015 Budget Workshop.
9. 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 Mr. James Taylor to lead the Mayor, Council and audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA.
Mayor Griego asked Council if there were any changes to the agenda - 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 (Councilwoman Perea – yes; Councilman Romero – yes; Councilman Saiz –
yes; Councilwoman Sanchez-Montoya – yes) FOR AND 0 AGAINST.
PUBLIC INPUT FORUM.
Mayor Griego asked the audience if here was any one present who wished to speak to the Mayor and Council that did not have a
scheduled item on the agenda. Mr. James Taylor approached the podium – he wanted to voice his concern about the beautification
project, he feels it went over budget.
1. RESOLUTION 15-17 – UPDATE ON VILLAGE OF LOS LUNAS, NEW MEXICO TAXABLE INDUSTRIAL REVENUE ONDS
(ACT/ACIM PROJECT) SERIES 2014, INCLUDING ASSIGNMENT OF PROJECT FACILITY, AND APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION
AND RELATED DOCUMENTS, INCLUDING A MINOR AMENDMENT TO THE IRB LEASE.
Mr. Ralph Mims presented item one. Accurate Machine & Tool Co., Inc., the company benefited by the above-referenced
industrial revenue bonds, is being sold, and the acquiring company wishes to acquire Accurate Machine & Tool Co.’s rights in
the IRB project. Ms. Bonnie Paisley announced that Amscan has purchased Accurate Machine & Tool. They are affiliated with
Party City. Amscan will own the rights to the building, operating in the building and leasing a portion of it to Accurate Machine
& Tool. Assignment of lease and indenture will be transferred from Accurate Machine & Tool to Amscan. Amscan will be the
company under that agreement which will be obligated to operate that facility – pay the payments and taxes. At the same
time, Accurate Machine & Tool has a project participation agreement under the LEDA project. Accurate will still be obligated
to that agreement. Councilman Romero asked how many more jobs will be brought to the facility. Ms. Paisley said that
Amscan attorney could answer that question. Mr. Finch approached the podium – Amscan is one of the largest party suppliers
in the United States. Accurate Machine will partner with Amscan, they want to grow the business – we’re a manufacturing
business. Amscan has over 30,000 employees; they offer hospitalization insurance, sick and vacation time, pension plan, lots
of great benefits. Mayor Griego asked for a recommendation from Council.
APPROVAL: Motion to approve contract
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.
2. DESIGNATED USE – ALLEN R. SMITH AND JULIE P. SMITH.
Ms. Christina Ainsworth presented item two. Mayor Griego asked for a motion from Council to adjourn from regular session
and reconvene in 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 recommendation from Council.
APPROVAL: Motion to approve and adopt the findings of Planning & Zoning
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. LETTER OF INTENT – METROPOLITAN REDEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR THE LOS LUNAS RAIL RUNNER STATION AREA.
Ms. Christina Ainsworth presented item three. This is a formality – good faith effort, to work on this plan and redevelop this
area. The plan would enable the Village to acquire property for reinvestment and redevelop in conformance with the
previously approved area. Mayor Griego asked if there were any comments from Council.
APPROVAL: Motion to approve
MOVED: Councilwoman Sanchez-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. CONTRACTS – SECURITY SERVICES / COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT.
Mr. Michael Jaramillo presented item four. Mr. Jaramillo is requesting permission to enter in to contract with individuals who
will provide security at the Village of Los Lunas Transportation for after-hours. Mayor Griego asked for a motion from
Council.
APPROVAL: Motion to approve Joseph Garley & Angela Dennison
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.
5. REVIEW OF THE FY 2017/2020 INFRASTRUCTURE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN.
Mr. Gregory D. Martin presented item five. Mayor Griego asked for a recap of the ICIP. Packets were provided to all the
Council with no change in projects/titles, costs and rankings. They would like more time to work on and put together – bring
back to Council on September 3, 2015. The deadline has been extended for us at our request until September 29 th.
Informational purposes only.
6. 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 Public Works Technician.
APPROVAL: Motion to go into executive session pursuant to NMSA 1978 Section 10-15-1 (H) (2).
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) FOR AND 0 AGAINST. Adjourned at 6:39 p.m.
At 7:09 p.m., Mayor Griego asked for a motion to reconvene to go back into open session after discussing the hiring of a Public
Works Technician.
APPROVAL: Motion to reconvene in open session pursuant to NMSA 1978 Section 10-15-1 (H) (2).
MOVED: Councilwoman Sanchez-Montoya
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.
Regarding the hiring of a Public Works Technician, Mayor Griego put up the name of Mr. Oscar Diaz.
APPROVAL: Motion to approve Mr. Diaz
MOVED: Councilman Saiz
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.
7. 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: 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.
8. APPROVAL OF MINUTES.
Mayor Griego asked if there were corrections or additions to the council minutes of July 23, 2015 – there were none.
MOTION: Motion to approve minutes
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.
Mayor Griego asked if there were corrections or additions to the Pay & Classification Survey Results Workshop minutes of
April 8,, 2015 – Councilwoman Perea asked that the Mayor Pro Tem be corrected to reflect Councilman Saiz.
MOTION: Motion to approve minutes with amendment
MOVED: Councilwoman Perea
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.
Mayor Griego asked if there were corrections or additions to the Affordable Housing Plan Workshop minutes of April 14, 2015
– Councilwoman Perea asked that the Mayor Pro Tem be corrected to reflect Councilman Saiz.
MOTION: Motion to approve minutes with amendment
MOVED: Councilwoman Sanchez-Montoya
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 if there were corrections or additions to the Budget Workshop minutes of May 4 & 5, 2015 –
Councilwoman Perea asked that the Mayor Pro Tem be corrected to reflect Councilman Saiz.
MOTION: Motion to approve minutes with amendment
MOVED: Councilwoman Perea
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.
9. ADJOURNMENT.
Council meeting adjourned at 8:20 p.m.
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GREGORY D. MARTIN, VILLAGE ADMINISTRATOR CHARLES GRIEGO, MAYOR
MINUTES
VILLAGE OF LOS LUNAS
THURSDAY, AUGUST 6, 2015
PUBLIC HEARING
(Commenced at 6:23 P.M.)
4. DESIGNATED USE – ALLEN R. SMITH AND JULIE P. SMITH.
Ms. Christina Ainsworth presented item two. Mr. & Mrs. Smith have applied for a designated use permit for lots 14, 15 and 16
located at 104 James St. NW. They would like to develop a second residence on the property for their parents. The property is
zoned commercial located of Hwy 314. Planning & Zoning Commission recommended approval. Mayor Griego asked the
audience if they had any comments – there were none.
Mayor Griego asked to close the public hearing and go back in to regular session.
MOTION: motion to close public hearing and go back in to Council
MOVED: Councilman Saiz
SECONDED: Councilwoman Sanchez-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 6:28 P.M.
Agenda
VILLAGE OF LOS LUNAS
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
THURSDAY, AUGUST 6, 2015 – 6:00 PM
COUNCIL CHAMBERS - 660 MAIN STREET
LOS LUNAS, NM 87031
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.
RALPH MIMS 1. RESOLUTION 15-17 - UPDATE ON VILLAGE OF LOS LUNAS, NEW MEXICO TAXABLE INDUSTRIAL
BONNIE PAISLEY REVENUE BONDS (ACT/ACIM PROJECT) SERIES 2014, INCLUDING ASSIGNMENT OF PROJECT
FACILITY, AND APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION AND RELATED DOCUMENTS, INCLUDING A MINOR
AMENDMENT TO THE IRB LEASE.
TAB 1.
ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL:
Approve or disapprove.
BACKGROUND AND RATIONALE:
Accurate Machine & Tool Co., Inc., the company benefited by the above-referenced industrial revenue
bonds, is being sold, and the acquiring company wishes to acquire Accurate Machine & Tool Co.’s
rights in the IRB project. This would be accomplished by an assignment of the IRB lease and
indenture to the acquiring company. In addition, the lender financing the acquisition for the
acquiring company is requesting that the Village subordinate its interest in the project facility
to the bank’s interest.
CHRISTINA AINSWORTH 2. DESIGNATED USE – ALLEN R. SMITH AND JULIE P. SMITH.
TAB 2.
ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL:
(Hold Public Hearing). Approve or disapprove.
BACKGROUND AND RATIONALE:
Allen R. and Julie P. Smith have applied for a Designated Use permit for lots 14, 15, and 16 of the
James Addition, located at 104 James St. NW i8n order to develop a second residence on the property.
CHRISTINA AINSWORTH 3. LETTER OF INTENT – METROPOLITAN REDEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR THE LOS LUNAS RAIL
RUNNER STATION AREA.
TAB 3.
ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL:
Approve or disapprove.
BACKGROUND AND RATIONALE:
This letter will serve as commitment to pursue a Metropolitan Redevelopment Area (MRA) Plan for a
specific area within the Los Lunas Rail Runner Station Area. The (MRA) plan would enable the
Village to acquire property for reinvestment and redevelopment in conformance with the previously
approved station area plan.
MICHAEL JARAMILLO 4. CONTRACTS – SECURITY SERVICES / COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT.
TAB 4.
ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL:
Approve or disapprove.
BACKGROUND AND RATIONALE:
Request permission to enter into contract with individual as security attendants at the Village of Los
Lunas Transportation Center for after-hours security services.
RALPH MIMS 5. REVIEW OF THE FY 2017/2020 INFRASTRUCTURE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN.
TAB 5.
ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL:
(INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY.)
BACKGROUND AND RATIONALE:
The 2017-2021 Infrastructure Capital Improvement Plan (ICIP) details the Village of Los Lunas
capital projects and funding levels that will be submitted to the State of New Mexico’s Department of
Finance and Administration (DFA) annually for approval This is first required public meeting for
information purposes to gather information from the Village Council, Staff and Public Comments
to be formulated in a final report to be approved at the Village Council meeting on August 20 th, 2015.
6. EXECUTIVE SESSION – pursuant to NMSA 1978 Section 10-15-1(H),
the following matters will be discussed in closed session:
TAB 6.
a) Hire Public Works Technician, Water/Sewer Division – Public Works Department.
7. TRAVEL: IN-STATE / OUT-OF-STATE.
TAB 7.
a) Village employees are requesting permission to travel in-state to Hobbs, NM to attend
the training for Highway Drug Investigation for Patrol (August 23-26, 2015). The
estimated cost is $789.00 (One employee’s travel was originally approved at 7/9/15
Council Meeting, but it was noted without any cost at that time.)
b) Village employee is requesting permission to travel to San Marcos, TX to attend the
TAPEIT Evidence Conference and Certification (October 19-23, 2015). Estimated cost:
$1,372.00.
c) Village employee is requesting permission to travel to Denver, CO to attend the seminar
on Practical Kinesic Interview Phase 1 (October 19-22, 2015). Estimated cost:
$1,247.00.
d) Village employees are requesting permission to travel to Chicago, IL to attend the
International Association of Chiefs of Police Conference (October 23-28, 2015).
Estimated cost: $4,736.00.
e) Village employees are requesting permission to travel to Las Vegas, NV to attend the
seminar on Internal Affairs Conference and Certification (November 29-December 4,
2015). Estimated cost: $3,856.00.
8. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
TAB 8.
a) Minutes of July 23, 2015 Council Meeting.
b) Minutes of April 8, 2015 Pay & Classification Survey Results Workshop.
c) Minutes of April 14, 2015 Affordable Housing Plan Workshop.
d) Minutes of May 4 & 5, 2015 Budget Workshop.
9. ADJOURNMENT.
ANYONE REQUIRING SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS PLEASE NOTIFY THE VILLAGE OF LOS LUNAS FIVE BUSINESS DAYS
PRIOR TO COUNCIL MEETING
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