Village of Los Lunas Council Agendas\Minutes
Regular MeetingLos Lunas, NM · December 3, 2015
Minutes
MINUTES
VILLAGE OF LOS LUNAS
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2015
The Board of Trustees of the Village of Los Lunas, County of Valencia, and State of New Mexico met Thursday, December 3,
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, Councilwoman Amanda Perea, Councilman Gerard Saiz and
Councilman Gino Romero.
Mayor: Charles Griego
Mayor Pro Tem: Gerard Saiz
Council: Amanda Perea
Paulette Sanchez-Montoya
Gino Romero
Also present were: Gregory D. Martin, Debra Sanchez, Jim Rickey, Sandy Schauer, Robert Anderson, Deborah Fox, and Mark
Rizzo.
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. ORDINANCE 276-2015-1 – AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE CHANGE IN ZONING OR A DESIGNATED AREA
WITHIN THE MUNICIPALITY OF LOS LUNAS, COUNTY OF VALENCIA, STATE OF NEW MEXICO.
2. EL CERRO DE LOS LUNAS PRESERVE DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE.
3. VALENCIA COUNTY OLDER AMERICANS ADVISORY COUNCIL.
4. REVISE COMMUNITY SERVICES DIRECTOR JOB DESCRIPTION.
5. TRAVEL: IN-STATE / OUT-OF-STATE.
6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
A) Minutes of November 19, 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 the daughters of Mr. Jason Duran 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 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.
PUBLIC INPUT FORUM.
Mayor Griego asked the audience if there was anyone who wanted to talk to the Council that did not have an item on the
Council agenda. Ms. Linda Montano from First Choice Community Clinic and Ms. Michelle Moore of United Blood Services
presented the Los Lunas Fire Department with a plaque for winners of the Battle of the Badges Blood Drive held in August.
The Fire Department beat the Los Lunas Police Department once again.
1. ORDINANCE 276-2015-1 – AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR TH CHANGE IN ZONING OF A DESIGNATED AAREA WITHIN
THE MUNICIPALITY OF LOS LUNAS, COUNTY OF VALENCIA, STATE OF NEW MEXICO.
Mayor Griego asked for a motion to adjourn from regular session and reconvene in 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 adopt findings of Planning & Zoning and approve zone change
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. EL CERRO DE LOS LUNAS PRESERVE DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE.
Mr. Michael Jaramillo presented item two. There has been interest from several individuals to allow or permit new
recreational uses within the El Cerro de Los Lunas Preserve. A Design Review Committee is being formed of three individuals
and we are looking for an appointment of one “resident at large” by the Mayor with the advice and consent of the Village of Los
Lunas Council. There have been requests for overnight camping at the preserve. Councilwoman Perea asked Mr. Jaramillo for
his professional opinion if people should be allowed to camp overnight. Mr. Jaramillo replied that he was against it for the
reason of camp fires getting out of control. Councilman Saiz suggested Mr. Peter Fernandez sit on the committee since he lives
in the area. Mayor Griego asked Council if they had any suggestions to nominate or if any of them were interested in the
committee – there was reply. Mayor Griego asked that this item be tabled until the next Council meeting. Mayor Griego asked
for a recommendation from Council.
APPROVAL: Motion to table agenda item until December 17, 2015
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.
3. VALENCIA COUNTY OLDER AMERICANS ADVISORY COUNCIL.
Mr. Michael Jaramillo presented item three. The Valencia County Older Americans Advisory Council is requesting the
appointment of an elected official or Village Personnel for the 2016 calendar year. Mr. Jason Duran was nominated. Mayor
Griego asked for a motion from Council.
APPROVAL: Motion to approve Jason Duran as appointment to Advisory Council
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.
4. REVISE COMMUNITY SERVICES DIRECTOR JOB DESCRIPTION.
Ms. Christine Nardi presented item four. Ms. Nardi is requesting approval to revise the current Community Services Director
Job description. The revision will be to remove the Street Division which was reassigned to the Public Works Director
position. Mayor Griego asked Council if there were any questions – there were none. 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 (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: Councilwoman Perea
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.
6. MINUTES.
Mayor Griego asked if there were corrections or additions to the council minutes of November 19, 2015 – there were none.
MOTION: Motion to approve minutes
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.
7. ADJOURNMENT.
Council meeting adjourned at 6:25 p.m.
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GREGORY D. MARTIN, VILLAGE ADMINISTRATOR CHARLES GRIEGO, MAYOR
MINUTES
VILLAGE OF LOS LUNAS
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2015
PUBLIC HEARING
(Commenced at 6:08P.M.)
1. ORDINANCE 276-2015-1 – AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE CHANGE IN ZONING OF A DESIGNATED AREA WITHIN
THE MUNICIPALITY OF LOS LUNAS, COUNTY OF VALENCIA, STATE OF NEW MEXICO.
Ms. Christina Ainsworth presented item one. Property is located in the subdivision of the lands of Joe Gonzales for the
purpose of allowing a medical clinic. The property is currently zoned R-1, would like to zone to C-1. The Planning and Zoning
Commission heard this item (November 18, 2015) and recommended approval of zone change from R-1 to C-1. Mayor Griego
asked the audience if there was anyone who wanted to speak for or against the item – there was no comment from anyone.
Everyone in the area of property was notified per Christina Ainsworth. 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 regular meeting
MOVED: Councilwoman Perea
SECONDED: Councilman Saiz
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 6:10 P.M.
Agenda
VILLAGE OF LOS LUNAS
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 3, 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.
CHRISTINA AINSWORTH 1. ORDINANCE 276-2015-1 – AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE CHANGE IN ZONING OF A
DESIGNATED AREA WITHIN THE MUNICIPALITY OF LOS LUNAS, COUNTY OF VALENCIA, STATE OF
NEW MEXICO.
TAB 1.
ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL:
PUBLIC HEARING. Approve or disapprove
BACKGROUND AND RATIONALE:
Paul Romero, acting as agent for Rosemarie Romero, has applied for a zone change for the property
located in the subdivision of the Land of Joe Gonzales, Tract 3, 1.52A B-5-28 DC 321/604, for the
purpose of allowing a medical clinic. The property is currently zoned incorrectly for a medical clinic,
and therefore Mr. Romero wishes to change the zoning from R-1 to C-1. The Community
Development Department has reviewed this application and has determined that a medical clinic on
this site is consistent with the development in the area, and would be appropriate for this site.
MICHAEL JARAMILLO 2. EL CERRO DE LOS LUNAS PRESERVE DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE.
TAB 2.
ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL:
Approve or disapprove.
BACKGROUND AND RATIONALE:
There has been a request by community residents to allow or permit new recreational uses within
the El Cerro de Los Lunas Preserve. For changes in the management, operation or recreational use of
the El Cerro de Los Lunas Preserve a Design Review Committee consisting of three (3) individuals
shall be appointed serve. For review and to approve (or decline to approve) (a) plans of all
improvements or granting easements within the El Cerro de Los Lunas Preserve. Staff is requesting
appointment of one (1) “Resident at Large” by the Mayor of the Village with the advice and consent of
the Village Council. Process and purpose regarding this request are located within the acceptance of
Declaration of Covenants, Condition and Restrictions filed in the Valencia County Clerk’s Office
11/28/06.
MICHAEL JARAMILLO 3. VALENCIA COUNTY OLDER AMERCIANS ADVISORY COUNCIL.
TAB 3.
ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL:
Approve or disapprove.
BACKGROUND AND RATIONALE:
The Valencia County Older Americans Advisory Council is requesting the appointment of an elected
official or Village personnel for the 2016 calendar year. This advisory member provides input and
feedback regarding the needs or expectations of the Older American population within the
community; in addition, is a key support representative for the participants of the Fred Luna Multi-
Generational Center.
CHRISTINE NARDI 4. REVISE COMMUNITY SERVICES DIRECTOR JOB DESCRIPTION.
TAB 4.
ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL:
Approve or disapprove.
BACKGROUND AND RATIONALE:
Staff is requesting approval to revise the current Community Services Director Job Description to
remove oversight of the Streets Division, which has been re-assigned to the Public Works Director
position.
5. TRAVEL: IN-STATE / OUT-OF-STATE.
TAB 5.
a) Village employees are requesting permission to travel in-state to Santa Fe, NM to attend
the NMAC Legislative Conference, DWI Coordinators Affiliate Meeting, and NM EDGE
Classes (January 19-21, 2016). Estimated cost: $1,115.00, which does not include cost
of fuel.
b) Village employees are requesting permission to travel in-state to Las Cruces, NM to
attend the New Mexico Water and Wastewater Association Annual School and Testing
(January 24-29, 2016). Estimated cost: $2,115.00, which does not include the cost of
fuel.
6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
TAB 6.
a) Minutes of November 19, 2015 Council Meeting.
7. ADJOURNMENT.
Anyone requiring special accommodations please notify the Village of Los Lunas five (5) days prior to council
meeting. Contact the Deputy Clerk at 839-3840.
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