Village of Los Lunas Council Agendas\Minutes
Regular MeetingLos Lunas, NM · August 11, 2016
Minutes
MINUTES
VILLAGE OF LOS LUNAS
THURSDAY, AUGUST 11, 2016
The Board of Trustees of the Village of Los Lunas, County of Valencia, and State of New Mexico met Thursday, August 11, 2016
in regular session at 6:00 PM at the Council Chambers. Roll call was taken and the following were present: Mayor Charles
Griego, Councilors Christopher Ortiz, Paulette Sanchez-Montoya, Gerard Saiz, and Councilman Gino Romero.
Mayor: Charles Griego
Mayor Pro Tem: Paulette Sanchez-Montoya
Council: Gerard Saiz
Christopher Ortiz
Gino Romero
Also present were: Gregory D. Martin, Martin Callahan, Andy Gomez, Jim Rickey, Sandy Schauer, Diego Luna, Joshua Chavez,
Scott White, Stan Strickman, Kathy P.-Doyle, 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. RECOGNIZE LOS LUNAS POLICE OFFICER JEREMY SHAW.
2. RESOLUTION 16-20 – A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE OF LOS LUNAS AMENDING THE HUNING RANCH AREA PLAN
IN ORDER TO REVISE THE DESIGNATION OF THE PARCEL LOCATED AT LANDS OF HUNING LIMITED PARTNERSHIP,
TRACT 1H 4.03 AC, SEC 30, T7N, R2E, B-5-30, REV 2007, FROM RF – RELIGIOUS FACILITIES TO C – COMMERCIAL IN
ORDER TO ALLOW A NON-PROFIT PHILANTHROPIC INSTITUTION.
3. ORDINANCE 411 – AN ORDINANCE ANNEXING PORTIONS OF 33-B, 34-F, AND 34-G, MIDDLE RIO GRANDE
CONSERVANCY DISTRICT, MAP 72, VALENCIA COUNTY, NM, AND FURTHER DESCRIBED IN EXHIBIT A – ALTA/ASCM
LAND TITLE SURVEY.
4. ORDINANCE 276-2016-7 – AN ORDINANCE DESIGNATING ZONING FOR A CERTAIN PARCEL OF LAND.
5. REQUEST PERMISSION TO ENTER IN TO CONTRACT – EDUCATIONAL SERVICES.
6. EXECUTIVE SESSION: a) Hire Administrative Assistant – Community Development Department.
b) Hire Code Enforcement Officer – Community Development Department.
c) Hire Open Space Supervisor – Open Space Division / Community Services Department.
d) Hire 2 Street Seasonal Labor Positions – Street Department / Public Works
Department.
7. TRAVEL: IN-STATE / OUT-OF-STATE.
8. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
a) Minutes of July 28, 2016.
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 led the Mayor, Council and audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA.
Mayor Griego announced that the executive session would be moved to item one. Mayor Griego asked for a motion to approve
agenda with amendment.
APPROVAL: Motion to approve agenda with amendments
MOVED: Councilman Romero
SECONDED: Councilwoman Sanchez-Montoya
CARRIED: Motion passed on a vote of 4 (Councilman Romero – yes; Councilman Ortiz – yes; Councilwoman
Sanchez-Montoya – yes; Councilman Saiz – yes) FOR AND 0 AGAINST.
Proclamation – Library Day.
PUBLIC INPUT FORUM.
None.
1. 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: discuss the hiring of an Administrative Assistant, hiring of a Code
Enforcement Officer, hiring of Open Space Supervisor, and hiring of two Street Season Labor Positions.
APPROVAL: Motion to go into executive session pursuant to NMSA 1978 Section 10-15-1 (H) (2).
MOVED: Councilman Saiz
SECONDED: Councilman Romero
CARRIED: Motion passed on a vote of 4 (Councilman Romero – yes; Councilman Ortiz – yes; Councilwoman
Sanchez-Montoya – yes; Councilman Saiz – yes) FOR AND 0 AGAINST. Adjourned at 6:09 p.m.
At 6:42 p.m., Mayor Griego asked for a motion to reconvene to go back into open session after discussing the hiring of an
Administrative Assistant, hiring of a Code Enforcement Officer, hiring of Open Space Supervisor, and hiring of two Street
Season Labor Positions.
APPROVAL: Motion to reconvene in open session pursuant to NMSA 1978 Section 10-15-1 (H) (2).
MOVED: Councilman Saiz
SECONDED: Councilman Romero
CARRIED: Motion passed on a vote of 4 (Councilman Romero – yes; Councilman Ortiz – yes; Councilwoman
Sanchez-Montoya – yes; Councilman Saiz – yes) FOR AND 0 AGAINST.
Councilwoman Paulette Sanchez-Montoya removed herself from the vote.
Regarding the hiring of Administrative Assistant – upon recommendation, Mayor Griego put up the name of Sonja Walker.
APPROVAL: Motion to approve
MOVED: Councilman Romero
SECONDED: Councilman Ortiz
CARRIED: Motion passed on a vote of 3 (Councilman Romero – yes; Councilman Ortiz – yes; Councilman Saiz – yes)
FOR AND 0 AGAINST.
Regarding the Code Enforcement Officer - Mayor Griego put up the name of Diego Luna.
APPROVAL: Motion to approve hiring
MOVED: Councilman Ortiz
SECONDED: Councilman Romero
CARRIED: Motion passed on a vote of 4 (Councilman Romero – yes; Councilman Ortiz – yes; Councilwoman
Sanchez-Montoya – yes; Councilman Saiz – yes) FOR AND 0 AGAINST.
Regarding the Open Space Supervisor - Mayor Griego put up the name of Pat Jaramillo.
APPROVAL: Motion to approve hiring
MOVED: Councilman Romero
SECONDED: Councilman Saiz
CARRIED: Motion passed on a vote of 4 (Councilman Romero – yes; Councilman Ortiz – yes; Councilwoman
Sanchez-Montoya – yes; Councilman Saiz – yes) FOR AND 0 AGAINST.
Regarding the Seasonal Street Laborer - Mayor Griego put up the name of Julian Silva.
APPROVAL: Motion to approve hiring
MOVED: Councilman Saiz
SECONDED: Councilman Ortiz
CARRIED: Motion passed on a vote of 4 (Councilman Romero – yes; Councilman Ortiz – yes; Councilwoman
Sanchez-Montoya – yes; Councilman Saiz – yes) FOR AND 0 AGAINST.
Regarding the Seasonal Street Laborer - Mayor Griego put up the name of Benjamin Martin.
APPROVAL: Motion to approve hiring
MOVED: Councilwoman Sanchez-Montoya
SECONDED: Councilman Romero
CARRIED: Motion passed on a vote of 4 (Councilman Romero – yes; Councilman Ortiz – yes; Councilwoman
Sanchez-Montoya – yes; Councilman Saiz – yes) FOR AND 0 AGAINST.
Mayor Charles Griego stepped down and Mayor Pro-Tem, Paulette Sanchez-Montoya resumed the meeting.
2. RECOGNIZE LOS LUNAS POLICE OFFICER JEREMY SHAW.
Police Chief Naithan Gurule recognized Officer Jeremy Shaw for his outstanding job performance. Officer Shaw recently
assisted a man is distress during a recent military activity.
3. RESOLUTION 16-20 – A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE OF LOS LUNAS AMENDING THE HUNING RANCH AREA PLAN IN
ORDER TO REVISE THE DESIGNATION OF THE PARCEL LOCATED AT LANDS OF HUNING LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, TRACT 1H
4.03 AC, SEC 30, T7N, R2E, B-5-30, REV 2007, FROM RF – RELIGIOUS FACILITIES TO C – COMMERCIAL IN ORDER TO ALLOW
A NON-PROFIT PHILANTHROPIC INSTITUION.
Motion to adjourn as council and move in to a public hearing.
APPROVAL: Motion to approve
MOVED: Councilman Saiz
SECONDED: Councilman Romero
CARRIED: Motion passed on a vote of 3 (Councilman Romero – yes; Councilman Ortiz – yes; Councilman Saiz – yes)
FOR AND 0 AGAINST.
Mayor Pro-Tem Sanchez-Montoya asked for a motion from council.
APPROVAL: Motion to approve resolution 16-20
MOVED: Councilman Saiz
SECONDED: Councilman Ortiz
CARRIED: Motion passed on a vote of 3 (Councilman Romero – yes; Councilman Ortiz – yes; Councilman Saiz – yes)
FOR AND 0 AGAINST.
4. ORDINANCE 411 – AN ORDINACNE ANNEXING PORTIONSOF 33-B, 34-F, AND 34-G, MIDDLE RIO GRANDE CONSERVANCY
DISTRICT, MAP 72, VALENCIA COUNTY, NM, AND FURTHER DESCRIBED IN EXHIBIT A – ALTA/ASCM LAND TITLE SUREY.
POSTPONED UNTIL NEXT MEETING.
5. ORDINANCE 276-2016-7 – AN ORDINANCE DESIGNATING ZONING FOR A CERTAIN PARCEL OF LAND.
POSTPONED UNTIL NEXT MEETING.
6. REQUEST PERMISSION TO ENTER IN TO CONTRACT – EDUCATION SERVICES.
Ms. Cynthia Shetter presented item six. Contractor will develop and teach an early childhood reading program for ages 3-5
years of age. The program will be weekly one and half hour long class that will run from August 11, 2016 to June 1, 2017 at the
Los Lunas Library. Mayor Pro-Tem Sanchez-Montoya asked for a motion from council
APPROVAL: Motion to approve contract for Ms. Mabel Velasquez.
MOVED: Councilman Saiz
SECONDED: Councilman Ortiz
CARRIED: Motion passed on a vote of 3 (Councilman Romero – yes; Councilman Ortiz – yes; Councilman Saiz – yes)
FOR AND 0 AGAINST.
7. TRAVEL: IN-STATE / OUT-OF-STATE.
Mayor Pro-Tem Sanchez-Montoya asked if there were any comments on travel – there were none. Mayor Pro-Tem asked for a
motion from Council.
APPROVAL: Motion to approve all travel
MOVED: Councilman Saiz
SECONDED: Councilman Ortiz
CARRIED: Motion passed on a vote of 3 (Councilman Romero – yes; Councilman Ortiz – yes; Councilman Saiz – yes)
FOR AND 0 AGAINST.
8. MINUTES.
Mayor Pro-Tem Sanchez-Montoya asked if there were corrections or additions to the council minutes of July 28, 2016 – there
was none.
MOTION: Motion to approve minutes
MOVED: Councilman Ortiz
SECONDED: Councilman Romero
CARRIED: Motion passed on a vote of 3 (Councilman Romero – yes; Councilman Ortiz – yes; Councilman Saiz – yes)
FOR AND 0 AGAINST.
9. ADJOURNMENT.
Council meeting adjourned at 6:54 p.m.
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GREGORY D. MARTIN, VILLAGE ADMINISTRATOR PAULETTE SANCHEZ-MONTOYA
MAYOR PRO-TEM
MINUTES
VILLAGE OF LOS LUNAS
THURSDAY, AUGUST 11, 2016
PUBLIC HEARING
(Commenced at 6:45 P.M.)
3. RESOLUTION 16-20 – A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE OF LOS LUNAS AMENDING THE HUNING RANCH AREA PLAN IN
ORDER TO REVISE THE DESIGNATION OF THE PARCEL LOCATED AT LANDS OF HUNING LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, TRACT 1H
4.03 AC, SEC 30, T7N, R2E, B-5-30, REV 2007, FROM RF – RELIGIOUS FACILITIES TO C – COMMERCIAL IN ORDER TO ALLOW
A NON-PROFIT PHILANTHROPIC INSTITUION.
Ms. Christina Ainsworth presented item three. This application is to amend application for special use. This particular parcel
is designated for religious use. Planning & Zoning has recommended approval and there was no opposition from the public.
Ms. Ainsworth asked if there were any questions – there were none. Mayor Pro-Tem Sanchez-Montoya 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: Councilman Saiz
SECONDED: Councilman Ortiz
ROLLCALL: vote of 3 (Councilman Romero – yes; Councilman Ortiz – yes;
Councilman Saiz – yes) FOR AND 0AGAINST. Public hearing closed at 6:50 P.M.
Agenda
VILLAGE OF LOS LUNAS
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
THURSDAY, AUGUST 11, 2016 – 6:00 PM
COUNCIL CHAMBERS - 660 MAIN STREET
LOS LUNAS, NM 87031
PLEASE TURN OFF OR MUTE ALL ELECTRONIC DEVICES DURING MEETING –
THANK YOU
CALL MEETING TO ORDER.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA.
PROCLAMATION: LIBRARY DAY
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.
NAITHAN GURULE 1. RECOGNIZE LOS LUNAS POLICE OFFICER JEREMY SHAW.
TAB 1.
ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL:
Informational purposes only.
BACKGROUND AND RATIONALE:
LLPD would like to recognize Los Lunas Police Officer Jeremy Shaw for his outstanding job performance. The Los
Lunas Police Officer and Kirtland Air National Guard member helped a man in distress during a recent military
activity. During a routine stop, Senior Airman Jeremy Shaw of the 150 th Special Operations Wing Prime Power
Unit and 6 year veteran of Los Lunas Police Department observed a man was having a seizure. Without
hesitation Officer Shaw used his knowledge and police training to assist the man until further medical attention
arrived. Officer Shaw did not mention this incident to anyone at the police department, as he was trying to go
unnoticed. A story written about the incident in the Kirtland Airforce Base Nucleus was discovered and shared
with staff.
CHRISTINA AINSWORTH 2. RESOLUTION 16-20 – A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE OF LOS LUNAS AMENDING THE HUNING RANCH
AREA PLAN IN ORDER TO REVISE THE DESIGNATION OF THE PARCEL LOCATED AT LAND OF HUNING
LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, TRACT 1H 4.03 AC, SEC 30, T7N, R2E, B-5-30, REV 2007, FROM RF – RELIGIOUS
FACILITIES TO C – COMMERICAL IN ORDER TO ALLOW A NON-PROFIT PHILANTHROPIC INSTITUTION.
TAB 2.
ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL:
PUBLIC HEARING. Approve or disapprove.
BACKGROUND AND RATIONALE:
La Vida Felicidad, Inc., represented by Kathey Phoenix-Doyle, acting as agent for Curb South, LLC, has applied for
a Special Use Amendment for the property located in the above referenced parcel, for the purpose of allowing a
non-profit philanthropic institution.
CHRISTINA AINSWORTH 3. ORDINANCE 411 – AN ORDINANCE ANNEXING PORTIONS OF 33-B, 34-F, AND 34-G, MIDDLE RIO
GRANDE CONSERVANCY DISTRICT, MAP 72, VALENCIA COUNTY, NM, AND FURTHER DESCRIBED IN
EXHIBIT A – ALTA/ASCM LAND TITLE SURVEY.
TAB 3.
ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL:
REMOVE FROM TABLED STATUS (7/28/16). PUBLIC HEARING. Approve or disapprove.
BACKGROUND AND RATIONALE:
James Jaramillo, partner with Red Cap Properties, LLC, has submitted a Petition for Annexation of Territory,
requesting the Village Council of the Village of Los Lunas to annex certain territory, referenced above in the
ordinance title.
CHRISTINA AINSWORTH 4. ORDINANCE 276-2016-7 – AN ORDINANCE DESIGNATING ZONING FOR A CERTAIN PARCEL OF LAND.
TAB 4.
ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL:
REMOVE FROM TABLED STATUS (7/28/16). PUBLIC HEARING. Approve or disapprove.
BACKGROUND AND RATIONALE:
Red Cap Properties, LLC has applied for a zone designation of R-2 for the property located in Portions of 33-B,
34-F and 33-G, Middle Rio Grande Conservancy District, Map 72, Valencia County, NM and further described in
Exhibit A – ALTA/ACSM Land Title Survey, for the purposes of allowing an existing apartment complex.
CYNTHIA SHETTER 5. REQUEST PERMISSION TO ENTER IN TO CONTRACT – EDUCATIONAL SERVICES.
TAB 5.
ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL:
Approve or disapprove.
BACKGROUND AND RATIONALE:
Contractor will develop and teach an early childhood reading program for ages 3 to 5 years old. The program
will be a weekly one and a half hour long class that will run from August 11, 2016 to June 1, 2017 at the Los
Lunas Public Library.
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 Administrative Assistant – Community Development Department.
b) Hire Code Enforcement Officer – Community Development Department.
c) Hire Open Space Supervisor – Open Space Division / Community Services Department.
d) Hire 2 Street Seasonal Labor Positions – Street Department / Public Works Department.
7. TRAVEL: IN-STATE / OUT-OF-STATE.
TAB 7.
a) Village employee requesting permission to travel in-state to Hobbs, NM to attend the
NMML Annual Conference (August 30 – Sept. 2, 2016). Estimated cost: $670.00.
b) Village employee is requesting permission to travel in-state to Aztec, NM to assist the
Aztec Police Department with their accreditation audit (September 20-23, 2016). The
only cost to the Village will be for fuel for the city vehicle.
c) Village employees are requesting permission to travel out-of-state to Las Vegas, NV to
attend the Caselle Annual Conference (October 11-13, 2016). Estimated cost: $2,398.00.
d) Councilman and Village Administrator are requesting permission to travel out-of-state
to Pittsburgh, PA to attend the National League of Cities Annual Conference (November
15-20, 2016). Estimated cost: $4,684.00.
8. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
TAB 8.
a) Minutes of July 28, 2016 Council Meeting.
9. 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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