Village of Los Lunas Council Agendas\Minutes
Regular MeetingLos Lunas, NM · August 25, 2016
Minutes
MINUTES
VILLAGE OF LOS LUNAS
THURSDAY, AUGUST 25, 2016
The Board of Trustees of the Village of Los Lunas, County of Valencia, and State of New Mexico met Thursday, August 25, 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, Debra Sanchez, Bob Anderson, Victor Williams, Carole Christiano, Jim Rickey, James
Taylor, Iva W., Ginny Duvall, Lou Duvall, Lynn Blaylock, Pauline A.-Stewart, Deborah Fox, and James Jaramillo.
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 416 – APPROVING A PROJECT INVOLVING GREATER KUDU LLC (THE “COMPANY”) PURSUANT TO THE
LOCAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ACT AND THE VILLAGE OF LOS LUNAS MUNICIPAL CODE, TITLE 2, CHAPTER 2.46
AND A LOCAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ACT PLAN TO SUPPORT THE OPERATION OF A DATA CENTER CAMPUS,
RELATED FACILITES AND OTHER PERMITTED SIMILAR PROJECTS; AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A PROJECT
PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN GREATER KUDU LLC AND THE VILLAGE AND THE EXECUTION OF AN
INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF NEW MEXICO; MAKING CERTAIN DETERMINATIONSAND
FINDINGS RELATING TO THE PROJECT; AMENDING CHAPTER 2.46.80 OF THE VILLAGE OF LOS LUNAS MUNICIPAL
CODE.
2. CONSIDERATION OF A DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT (“AGREEMENT”) BETWEEN THE VILLAGE OF LOS LUNAS AND
GREATER KUDU, LLC (“COMPANY”) REGARDING THE DEVELOPMENT AND OPERATION OF A DATA CENTER.
3. CONSIDERATION OF A WATER/WASTEWATER AGREEMENT (“AGREEMENT”) FOR THE PROVISION OF
WATER/WASTEWATER SERVICES TO GREATER KUDU, LLC (“COMPANY”) FOR THE OPERATION OF A DATA CENTER.
4. RESOLUTION 16-22 – NEW MEXICO FINANCE AUTHORITY PPRF LOAN (VRECC BUILDING PROJECT).
5. CDBG PROJECT – LOS LUNAS/SODA PARTNERS IN PROGRESS PLAN.
6. RESOLUTION 16-21 – A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF LOS LUNAS, NEW MEXICO,
AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF A NEW MEXICO COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM APPLICATION TO THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION/LOCAL
GOVERNMENT DIVISION; AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACT AS THE VILLAGE’S CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
AND AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE IN ALL MATTERS PERTAINING TO THE VILLAGE’S PARTICIPATION IN THE
COMMUITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM.
7. ORDINANCE 414 – AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE #276-2016-4 IN ORDER TO CORRECT THE ZONING
DESIGNATION THAT WAS APPROVE BY THE VILLAGE COUNCIL ON THE 14 TH OF JULY, 2016.
8. ORDINANCE 415 – AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE #276-2016-5 IN ORDER TO CORRECT THE ZONING
DESIGNATION THAT WAS APPROVED BY THE VILLAGE COUNCIL ON THE 14 TH OF JULY, 2016.
9. 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/ACSM
LAND TITLE SURVEY.
10. ORDINANCE 276-2016-7 – AN ORDINANCE DESIGNATING ZONING FOR A CERTAIN PARCEL OF LAND.
11. REAPPOINTMENT OF PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSIONER – DISTRICT 1.
12. EXECUTIVE SESSION: a) Hire four Seasonal Temporary/PT Recreation Aides – Recreation Division/Community
Services.
b) Hire Human Resources Manager – Administration Department.
13. TRAVEL: IN-STATE / OUT-OF-STATE.
14. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
a) Minutes of August 11, 2016.
15. 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 Victor Williams to lead the Mayor, Council and audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA.
Mayor Griego announced that there was a correction – the Library Proclamation was approved at the last council meeting.
Mayor Griego asked for a motion to approve agenda.
APPROVAL: Motion to approve agenda with correction
MOVED: Councilman Saiz
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.
PUBLIC INPUT FORUM.
None.
1. ORDINANCE 416 – APPROVING A PROJECT INVOLVING GREATER KUDU LLC (THE “COMPANY”) PURSUANT TO THE
LOCAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ACT AND THE VILLAGE OF LOS LUNAS MUNICIPAL CODE, TITLE 2, CHAPTER 2.46 AND A
LOCAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ACT PLAN TO SUPPORT THE OPERATION OF A DATA CENTER CAMPUS, RELATED
FACILITES AND OTHER PERMITTED SIMILAR PROJECTS; AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A PROJECT PARTICIPATION
AGREEMENT BETWEEN GREATER KUDU LLC AND THE VILLAGE AND THE EXECUTION OF AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL
AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF NEW MEXICO; MAKING CERTAIN DETERMINATIONSAND FINDINGS RELATING TO THE
PROJECT; AMENDING CHAPTER 2.46.80 OF THE VILLAGE OF LOS LUNAS MUNICIPAL CODE.
Motion to adjourn as council and move in to a public hearing.
APPROVAL: Motion to approve
MOVED: Councilman Romero
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.
Mayor Griego asked for a motion from council.
APPROVAL: Motion to approve ordinance 416
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.
2. CONSIDERATION OF A DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT (“AGREEMENT”) BETWEEN THE VILLAGE AND GREATER DUDU, LLC
(“COMPANY”) REGARDING THE DEVELOPMENT AND OPERATIONOF A DATA CENTER.
Mr. Larry Guggino presented item two. In preparation for the proposed development of the data center, the Company and the
Village will enter into numerous agreements. Those agreements consist of a Project Participation Agreement, a Local
Economic Development Agreement, Industrial Revenue Bond documents, and waiver of certain fees, Water/Wastewater
Agreement and the rates charged for the provision of services. It also provides for an allocation of water rights to them
pursuant to our ordinance 16.40 – we will provide 3 acre feet of consumptive use of water for one acre of developed property.
The size of this property is approximately 303 acres, but based upon our understanding of the size of these buildings, it has
been determined that they will develop 163 acres of this property. They will have to obtain building permits which will have
to be approved by Village staff. This proposed Development Agreement details the obligations of both the Village and the
Company, specifying the standards and conditions that will govern the development of the data center property. It provides
for the provision of services by the Village, the applicable ordinances that apply to the development of the property by the
Company, a time period for the Village to act upon requests for approval made by the Company, the manner in which the
Village’s water and sewer systems will be improved as the project develops and who is responsible for the costs of those
improvements. Councilman Saiz had a question for Mr. Kevin Eades, Molzen-Corbin, his question was he knows that the
Village is guaranteeing a specific amount of water through each phase, but in phase I we not needing to increase. With the
guarantee that the Village is making, with the assumption that we have enough capacity and say the well goes down for some
reason, would we have enough to meet that guarantee. Mr. Eades replied, worst case scenario, if a well was down keeping in
mind that we have 6.5 million gallons in storage, yes, the Village could meet that guarantee. Councilman Romero asked if
phase II gets awarded is there advance notice that has to be given. Mr. Guggino replied they would give us 30 days advance
notice prior to construction. Mayor Griego asked if there were any other questions. Mr. Victor Williams approached the
podium, he wanted to ask about the water and the wastewater treatment plant – there’s enough for a population of 20,000
people that can be handled until the year 2020, it doesn’t agree with the numbers that were just presented. Mayor thanked
Mr. Williams for his input. Mayor Griego asked for a recommendation from Council.
APPROVAL: Motion to approve Development Agreement
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.
3. CONSIDERATION OF A WATER/WSTEWATER AGREEMENT (“AGREEMENT”) FOR THE PROVISION OF
WATER/WASTEWATER SERVICES TO GREATER KUDU, LLC (“COMPANY”) FOR THE OPERATION OF A DATA CENTER.
Mr. Larry Guggino presented item three. There are a couple of matters of great importance; the first is the guarantees of
providing certain amounts of water per day – phase I will consist of two buildings. So for phase I, we are guaranteeing them
one million five hundred thousand gallons of water per day; for phase II, three million gallons per day; and for phase III, four
million five hundred thousand gallons per day. The needs for this amount of water is only for those critical times of the day
when it’s extremely hot or humid (beginning of June to the middle of September). The rest of the time the water usage is
considerably less (Fall, Winter and Spring time). Based on what Lee Wilson and Associates has informed us on the water
rights, that does not begin to impair the our permit given our current rate of production, our current rate of growth, and the
fact that it is sustainable. It’s the same thing with the sewer treatment plant, there is sufficient capacity to support phase one,
but when a phase II start, this agreement provides that they pay and help us build an industrial wastewater treatment plant.
This agreement also provides that common parts would be accessible if something breaks (pipe, links, etc.). They will not pay
impact fees to the Village. Mayor Griego asked Council if they had any questions. Councilman Ortiz inquired about the four
and half million gallons. Mr. Guggino replied; that this would be the worst case scenario have six buildings and the hottest day.
Mayor Griego asked for a motion from council.
APPROVAL: Motion to approve Water/Wastewater Agreement
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.
4. RESOLUTION 16-22 – NEW MEXICO FINANCE AUTHORITY PPRF LOAN (VRECC BUILDING PROJECT).
Ms. Monica Clarke presented item four. The Village of Los Lunas as the fiscal agent for VRECC would like to apply for NMFA
PPRF loan funds on behalf of VRECC to construct a new Dispatch Center and new E911 equipment. The cost of construction is
$3.2 million (that is on the high end). We’re looking about $190,000.00/year in debt service. Legal opinion is that the Council
approve contingent upon the JPA being approved by all agencies and the lease agreement being approved by all agencies.
Councilman Saiz commented that the Village is taking on the burden of the construction on us even though it’s a County wide
service. Ms. Clarke replied, yes. Ms. Shirley Walker wanted to thank the Council for taking on this burden. This is a County
wide shared service. Mayor Griego asked for a motion from council.
APPROVAL: Motion to approve resolution 16-22 contingent upon the execution of the JPA being approved.
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.
5. CDBG PROJECT – LOS LUNAS/SODA PARTNERS IN PROGRESS PLAN.
Ms. Christina Ainsworth asked that items five and six be presented together since they are both related. This grant is to
support the construction cost at the old mobile home site. The grant is for $500,000.00 to go towards the construction that is
currently going on right now at the site. The grant is one to one match, but the Village of Los Lunas is putting more than the
match as well as SODA. A small consultant is managing the grant reporting – staff is very busy at this time. Funds to pay the
consultant are coming out of the grant. Mayor Griego asked for a motion from council.
APPROVAL: Motion to approve
MOVED: Councilman Saiz
SECONDED: Councilwoman Sanchez-Montoya
6. RESOLUTION 16-21 – A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF LOS LUNAS, NEW MEXICO, AUTHORIZING
THE SUBMISSION OF A NEW MEXICO COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
APPLICATION TO THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION/LOCAL GOVERNMENT DIVISION; AND
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACT AS THE VILLAGE’S CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER AND AUTHORIZED
REPRESENTATIVE IN ALL MATTERS PERTAINING TO THE VILLAGE’S PARTICIPATION IN THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
BLOCK GRANT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM.
Mayor Griego asked for a motion from council
APPROVAL: Motion to approve resolution 16-21
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.
7. ORDINANCE 414 – AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE #276-2016-4 IN ORDER TO CORRECT THE ZONING
DESIGNATION THAT WAS APPROVED BY VILLAGE COUNCIL ON THE 14 TH OF JULY, 2016.
Mayor Griego asked that Ordinance 414 and 415, items 7 and 8, be heard together in a public hearing – text
errors/corrections. Mayor Griego asked to recess and open into a public hearing.
APPROVAL: Motion to approve
MOVED: Councilman Ortiz
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.
Mayor Griego asked for a motion from council.
APPROVAL: Motion to approve ordinance 414
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.
8. ORDINANCE 415 – AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE #276-2016-5 IN ORDER TO CORRECT THE ZONING
DESIGNATION THAT WAS APRPOVED BY VILLAGE COUNCIL ON THE 14 TH OF JULY, 2016.
Mayor Griego asked to recess and open into a public hearing.
APPROVAL: Motion to approve
MOVED: Councilman Ortiz
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.
Mayor Griego asked for a motion from council.
APPROVAL: Motion to approve ordinance 415
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.
9. 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/SCSM LAND TITLE SURVEY.
(Ordinances 411 and 276-2016-7, items 9 and 10, will be presented together per the request of Ms. Christina Ainsworth).
Mayor Griego asked for a motion to remove from tabled status (8/11/16).
APPROVAL: Motion to approve
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.
Mayor Griego asked to recess and open into a public hearing.
APPROVAL: Motion to approve
MOVED: Councilman Ortiz
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.
Mayor Griego asked for a motion from council.
APPROVAL: Motion to approve ordinance 411 and adopt findings of Planning & Zoning Commission.
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.
10. ORDINANCE 276-2016-7 – AN ORDINANCE DESIGNATING ZONING FOR A CERTAIN PARCEL OF LAND.
Mayor Griego asked for a motion from council.
APPROVAL: Motion to approve ordinance 276-2016-7.
MOVED: Councilwoman Sanchez-Montoya
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.
11. REAPPOINTMENT OFPLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSIONER – DISTRICT 1.
Per the recommendation of Councilman Christopher Ortiz, Mayor Griego recommended the reappointment of Mr. Frank Vigil.
APPROVAL: Motion to approve Mr. Frank Vigil
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.
12. 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 five Seasonal Temporary/PT Reaction Aides
and the hiring of the Human Resources Manager.
APPROVAL: Motion to go into executive 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; Councilman Ortiz – yes; Councilwoman
Sanchez-Montoya – yes; Councilman Saiz – yes) FOR AND 0 AGAINST. Adjourned at 7:16 p.m.
At 7:49p.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 five Seasonal Temporary/PT Reaction Aides and the hiring of the Human Resources
Manager.
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; Councilman Ortiz – yes; Councilwoman
Sanchez-Montoya – yes; Councilman Saiz – yes) FOR AND 0 AGAINST.
Regarding the hiring of five Seasonal Temporary/PT Recreation Aides, Mayor Griego put up the names of Santiago Lucero,
Gerald Sanchez, Jorge Venegas, Noelle Rightly, and Phillip Martinez.
APPROVAL: Motion to approve
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.
Regarding the Human Resource Manager - Mayor Griego put up the name of Iris Padilla.
APPROVAL: Motion to approve hiring
MOVED: Councilman Ortiz
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.
13. TRAVEL: IN-STATE / OUT-OF-STATE.
Mayor Griego asked if there were any comments on travel – there were none. Mayor 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 4 (Councilman Romero – yes; Councilman Ortiz – yes; Councilwoman
Sanchez-Montoya – yes; Councilman Saiz – yes) FOR AND 0 AGAINST.
14. MINUTES.
Mayor Griego asked if there were corrections or additions to the council minutes of August 11, 2016 – there was none.
MOTION: Motion to approve minutes
MOVED: Councilman Ortiz
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.
15. ADJOURNMENT.
Council meeting adjourned at 7:51 p.m.
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GREGORY D. MARTIN, VILLAGE ADMINISTRATOR CHARLES GRIEGO, MAYOR
MINUTES
VILLAGE OF LOS LUNAS
THURSDAY, AUGUST 25, 2016
PUBLIC HEARING
(Commenced at 6:06 P.M.)
1. ORDINANCE 416 – APPROVING A PROJECT INVOLVING GREATER KUDU LLC (THE “COMPANY”) PURSUANT TO THE LOCAL ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT ACT AND THE VILLAGE OF LOS LUNAS MUNICIPAL CODE, TITLE 2, CHAPTER 2.46 AND A LOCAL ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT ACT PLAN TO SUPPORT THE OPERATION OF A DATA CENTER CAMPUS, RELATED FACILITES AND OTHER PERMITTED
SIMILAR PROJECTS; AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A PROJECT PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN GREATER KUDU LLC AND
THE VILLAGE AND THE EXECUTION OF AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF NEW MEXICO; MAKING CERTAIN
DETERMINATIONSAND FINDINGS RELATING TO THE PROJECT; AMENDING CHAPTER 2.46.80 OF THE VILLAGE OF LOS LUNAS
MUNICIPAL CODE.
Mr. Gregory Martin presented item one. Mr. Martin introduced Ms. Jill Sweeney, Special Counsel to the Village of Los Lunas.
Ordinance 416 is relating to State LEDA participation similar to what the Village has seen in the past in Accurate Machine
and other local economic development acts. As to the State participation, the State Economic Development Department will
transfer funds to the Village to reimburse the company for certain infrastructure such as the purchase of water rights or the
construction of a wastewater treatment facility. As to the local piece, the ordinance allows for the amendment of the Municipal
Code to will allow the Council, at a subsequent meeting, to consider dedicating up to 75% of certain gross receipts tax
revenues received by the Village as a result of construction of the project. Then to take that cash flow back in the project site.
Mayor Griego wanted clarification that this action is not dedicating any of the local funding at this time. Ms. Sweeney replied,
correct, it’s establishing the process. Ms. Sweeney went through the ordinance and said that the council would be making
certain findings relating to this transaction – for example, the company is a qualified entity under the LEDA Act and will
provide a contribution to the project. Councilman Romero wanted to know if there has been any dialogue, regarding the State
LEDA funds, money to be used on certain infrastructure or what needs to be done. Ms. Sweeney replied, that when the project
participation is finalized the purposes for which the funds can be spent will be specifically identified and those will include
either water rights or the construction of the wastewater treatment plant. Ms. Sweeney introduced Mr. David Buchholtz and Mr.
John Salazar of Rowdy Law Firm and Counsel to Greater KUDU. He wanted to thank the Mayor, Council, staff and Special
Counsel to the Village for everyone’s hard work. Mayor Griego asked Council if they had any questions – there were none.
Mayor Griego asked if there were any comments from the public. Mr. Victor Williams approached the podium – he felt the
Village is being taken advantage of giving so many things away; he’s not in favor of approving the ordinance. Ms. Pauline
Alveraz-Stewart approached the podium, she resides in Rio Rancho and she is in favor of the ordinance. Her husband works
construction and has been working out of state for the past two years. This project will bring a multitude of construction jobs.
It will also keep the money in the State of New Mexico, keep them home. Mr. Tony Williams approached the podium, he offers
his wholehearted support for this project. 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: Councilman Saiz
SECONDED: Councilwoman Sanchez-Montoya
ROLLCALL: vote of 4 (Councilman Romero – yes; Councilman Ortiz – yes; Councilwoman Sanchez-Montoya – yes;
Councilman Saiz – yes) FOR AND 0AGAINST. Public hearing closed at 6:28 P.M.
PUBLIC HEARING
(Commenced at 7:07 P.M.)
(Ordinances 414 and 415 were presented together per the request of Mayor Griego).
7. ORDINANCE 414 – AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDIANCE #276-2016-4 IN ORDER TO CORRECT THE ZONING DESIGNATION THAT
WAS APPROVED BY VILLAGE COUNCIL ON THE 14TH OF JULY, 2016.
Neglected to include the zone that it was being changed to – rezone to TOD MU. The governing body did approve but changes were not
included. Mayor Griego asked if there were any comments for or against – there were none.
8. ORDINANCE 415 – AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE #276-2016-5 IN ORDER TO CORRECT THE ZONING DESIGNATION THAT
WAS APPROVED BY VILLAGE COUNCIL ON THE 14TH OF JULY, 2016.
The correction is to include the correct zone to C-1. The governing body did approve but changes were not included. Mayor Griego asked if
there were any comments for or against – there were none.
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 Sanchez-Montoya
SECONDED: Councilman Ortiz
ROLLCALL: vote of 4 (Councilman Romero – yes; Councilman Ortiz – yes; Councilwoman Sanchez-Montoya – yes;
Councilman Saiz – yes) FOR AND 0AGAINST. Public hearings closed at 7:08 P.M.
PUBLIC HEARING
(Commenced at 7:09 P.M.)
(Ordinances 411 and 276-2016-7 were presented together at the request of Ms. Ainsworth).
9. 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/ACSM LAND TITLE SURVEY.
These are the annexations of property located on the eastside of the Village, north of NM 6 in the area of Edeal Road. It’s an existing
apartment complex. Planning and Zoning Commission have approved the annexation. Mayor Griego asked if there were any comments from
the Council or the public – there were none. Mr. James Jaramillo approached the podium – he is one of the partners of the apartment
complex. They cleaned up the property and do have existing water/sewer but the complex is in the county.
10. ORDINANCE 276-2016-7 – AN ORDINANCE DESIGNATING ZONING FOR A CERTAIN PARCEL OFLAND.
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 Sanchez-Montoya
SECONDED: Councilman Ortiz
ROLLCALL: vote of 4 (Councilman Romero – yes; Councilman Ortiz – yes; Councilwoman Sanchez-Montoya – yes;
Councilman Saiz – yes) FOR AND 0AGAINST. Public hearings closed at 7:13 P.M.
Agenda
VILLAGE OF LOS LUNAS
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
THURSDAY, AUGUST 25, 2016 – 6:00 PM
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LOS LUNAS, NM 87031
PLEASE TURN OFF OR MUTE ALL ELECTRONIC DEVICES DURING MEETING –
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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.
GREGORY D. MARTIN 1. ORDINANCE 416 – APPROVING A PROJECT INVOLVING GREATER KUDU LLC (THE “COMPANY”) PURSUANT
TO THE LOCAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ACT AND THE VILLAGE OF LOS LUNAS MUNICIPAL CODE, TITLE 2,
CHAPTER 2.46 AND A LOCAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ACT PLAN TO SUPPORT THE OPERATION OF A DATA
CENTER CAMPUS, RELATED FACILITIES AND OTHER PERMITTED SIMILAR PROJECTS; AUTHORIZING THE
EXECUTION OF A PROJECT PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN GREATER KUDU LLC AND THE VILLAGE
AND THE EXECUTION OF AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF NEW MEXICO;
MAKING CERTAIN DETERMINATIONS AND FINDINGS RELATING TO THE PROJECT; AMENDING CHAPTER
2.46.80 OF THE VILLAGE OF LOS LUNAS MUNICIPAL CODE.
TAB 1.
ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL:
Approve or disapprove of ordinance 416 and substantially final forms of the Project Participation Agreement
and the Intergovernmental Agreement.
BACKGROUND AND RATIONALE:
The Company has filed an application requesting economic development assistance from the State and the
Village pursuant to the Local Economic Development Act, the Village Municipal Code and this Project Ordinance.
Under the State Constitution, in order to implement the Project, the Village will act as Fiscal Agent and Project
Manager pursuant to an Intergovernmental Agreement between the Village and the State. The Village will
contribute $10,000,000 to the Project, subject to receipt of such funds from the State and the requirements of
the Project Participation Agreement. In addition, the Company has requested that the Village contribute an
amount equal to 75% of all the gross receipts tax revenues generated from distributions to the Village pursuant
to Section 7-1-6.4 (2006) and NMSA 1978, Section 7-1-6.46 (2013) and the municipal local option gross receipts
taxes imposed by the Village as described in NMSA 1978, Section 5-15-15.b.(1) – (5) (2009) which gross receipts
tax revenues are attributable to the development of the qualifying project as a result of construction. The LEDA
funds will be used to support infrastructure related to the project which may serve to encourage economic
development in the area.
GREGORY D. MARTIN 2. CONSIDERATION OF A DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT (“AGREEMENT”) BETWEEN THE VILLAGE AND
GREATER KUDU, LLC (“COMPANY”) REGARDING THE DEVELOPMENT AND OPERATION OF A DATA CENTER.
TAB 2.
ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL:
Approve or disapprove.
BACKGROUND AND RATIONALE:
The Company is proposing to develop a data center in the Village. In preparation for the proposed development
of the data center, the Company and the Village will enter into numerous agreements. Those agreements consist
of a Project Participation Agreement (“PPA”), a Local Economic Development Agreement (“LEDA”), Industrial
Revenue documents (“IRB”), waiver of certain fees, Water/Wastewater Agreement and the rates charged for the
provision of services. This proposed Development Agreement details the obligations of both the Village and the
Company, specifying the standards and conditions that will govern development of the data center property. It
provides for the provision of services by the Village, the applicable ordinances that apply to the development of
the property by the Company, a time period for the Village to act upon requests for approvals made by the
Company, the manner in which the Village’s water and sewer systems will be improved as the project develops
and who is responsible for the costs of those improvements. It also provides for the remedies of the parties
should any party to the Agreement violate its terms.
GREGORY D. MARTIN 3. CONSIDERATION OF A WATER/WASTEWATER AGREEMENT (“AGREEMENT”) FOR THE PROVISION OF
WATER/WASTEWATER SERVICES TO GREATER KUDU, LLC (“COMPANY”) FOR THE OPERATION OF A DATA
CENTER.
TAB 3.
ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL:
Approve or disapprove.
BACKGROUND AND RATIONALE:
The Company is proposing to develop a data center in the Village. The data center will be developed in up to
three phases consisting of two buildings in each phase, for a total of up to six (6) buildings. The data center
needs to cool the buildings, and the Company uses evaporative cooling to accomplish that process. The
proposed Agreement establishes the amount of water rights that the Village will provide to the Company for the
data center in accordance with §16.40.040. The proposed Agreement also provides a guarantee to the Company
as to the amount of water that the Village will be able to provide to the Company at each phase; the amount of
wastewater that the Company will be able to discharge into the Village’s sewer system at each phase of the
project, and the rate at which the Company will be charged for those services. In addition to the foregoing, the
proposed Agreement also provides for certain off site improvements to the Village’s water and sewer systems
which will be necessitated by the development of the data center, and for which the Company will have to pay
their proportionate share of the construction costs. The proposed Agreement is for a term of thirty (30) years,
and is reviewable a minimum of once every five (5) years.
MONICA CLARKE 4. RESOLUTION 16-22 – NEW MEXICO FINANCE AUTHORITY PPRF LOAN (VRECC BUILDING PROJECT).
TAB 4.
ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL:
Approve or disapprove.
BACKGROUND AND RATIONALE:
The Village of Los Lunas as the fiscal agent for VRECC would like to apply for NMFA PPRF loan funds on behalf
of VRECC to construction a new Dispatch Center, which will include a new E911 equipment. The estimated cost
of the project is $3,200,000.00.
CHRISTINA AINSWORTH 5. CDBG PROJECT – LOS LUNAS/SODA PARTNERS IN PROGRESS PLAN.
TAB 5.
ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL:
Approve or disapprove.
BACKGROUND AND RATIONALE:
The Village of Los Lunas Community Development Staff held a public meeting on August 15, 2016 to gather
feedback on possible projects that would qualify for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding. The
development of the El Molino property for the School of Dreams Academy would be a suitable project for a CDBG
Economic Development Grant. This project – called the Los Lunas/SODA Partners in Progress Plan – is a
public/private partnership which seeks to rehabilitate a former mobile home park site into a charter school with
other ancillary uses.
CHRISTINA AINSWORTH 6. RESOLUTION 16-21 – A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF LOS LUNAS, NEW MEXICO,
AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF A NEW MEXICO COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM APPLICATION TO THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION/LOCAL
GOVERNMENT DIVISION; AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACT AS THE VILLAGE’S CHIEF EXECUTIVE
OFFICER AND AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE IN ALL MATTERS PERTAINING TO THE VILLAGE’S
PARTICIPATION IN THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM.
TAB 6.
ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL:
Approve or disapprove.
BACKGROUND AND RATIONALE:
Resolution 16-21 authorizes the application for a CDBG Economic Development Grant for the purposes of
supporting the Los Lunas/SODA Partners in Progress Project. This is a public/private partnership which seeks
to rehabilitate a former mobile home park site into a charter school with other ancillary uses.
CHRISTINA AINSWORTH 7. ORDINANCE 414 – AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE #276-2016-4 IN ORDER TO CORRECT THE
ZONING DESIGNATION THAT WAS APPROVED BY VILLAGE COUNCIL ON THE 14TH OF JULY, 2016.
TAB 7.
ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL:
PUBLIC HEARING. Approve or disapprove.
BACKGROUND AND RATIONALE:
Ordinance #276-2016-4 was found to have a text error which omitted the zoning designations, specifying that
the zoning for the property located in Land of Martin Tafoya, Tract: B1 1990 REV 0.48AC, with a street address
of 142 Courthouse Rd. SE shall be amended from R-1 to TOD-MU, from the body of the ordinance. Ordinance
#414 amends the original zoning ordinance to add in the previously omitted text.
CHRISTINA AINSWORTH 8. ORDINANCE 415 – AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE #276-2016-5 IN ORDER TO CORRECT THE
ZONING DESIGNATION THAT WAS APPROVED BY VILLAGE COUNCIL ON THE 14TH OF JULY, 2016.
TAB 8.
ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL:
PUBLIC HEARING. Approve or disapprove.
BACKGROUND AND RATIONALE:
Ordinance #276-2016-5 was found to have a text error which omitted the zoning designations, specifying that
the zoning for the property located in Subd: Land of J Light, LLC, Tract B, 1.26 AC, Map 73, with a street address
of 133 Vallejos Rd. NE, and Subd: Land of J Light, LLC, Tract D, 0.99 AC, Map 73, shall be amended from split R-
1/C-1 to C-1 zoning, from the body of the ordinance. Ordinance #415 amends the original zoning ordinance to
add in the previously omitted text.
CHRISTINA AINSWORTH 9. 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/ACSM LAND TITLE SURVEY.
TAB 9.
ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL:
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 10. ORDINANCE 276-2016-7 – AN ORDINANCE DESIGNATING ZONING FOR A CERTAIN PARCEL OF LAND.
TAB 10.
ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL:
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.
CHRISTINA AINSWORTH 11. REAPPOINTMENT OF PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSIONER – DISTRICT 1.
TAB 11.
ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL:
Approve or disapprove.
BACKGROUND AND RATIONALE:
The Municipal Code of the Village of Los Lunas calls for members of the Planning & Zoning Commission to be
appointed by the Mayor and the Village Council for a period of two years (section 17.12.010 and 17.12.020). The
Planning & Zoning Commissioner District 1 position is due for reappointment. Frank Vigil is recommended for
reappointment.
12. EXECUTIVE SESSION – pursuant to NMSA 1978 Section 10-15-1(H),
the following matters will be discussed in closed session:
TAB 12.
a) Hire four Seasonal Temporary/PT Recreation Aides – Recreation Division/Community
Services.
b) Hire Human Resources Manager – Administration Department.
13. TRAVEL: IN-STATE / OUT-OF-STATE.
TAB 13.
a) Village employee requesting permission to travel out-of-state to Keystone, CO to attend
the 2016 RMSAWWA/RMWEA Joint Annual Conference (September 10-15, 2016).
Estimated cost: $1,604.00.
b) Village employees are requesting permission to travel in-state to Ruidoso, NM to attend
the NM Fire Service Conference (September 26-29, 2016). Estimated cost: $1,000.00
for both travel requests.
c) Village employee is requesting permission to travel in-state to Santa Fe, NM to attend
the Compliance Officer basic training (September 26-30, 2016). Estimated cost:
$608.00.
d) Village employee is requesting permission to travel out-of-state to Las Vegas, NV to
attend the New Fire and Arson Investigator Academy seminar (December 4-9, 2016).
Estimated cost: $1,503.00.
e) Village employee is requesting permission to travel out-of-state to Dallas, TX to attend
the ICMI Contact Center Demo and Conference (October 25-27, 2016). Estimated cost:
$2,386 and will be reimbursed with State of New Mexico LEADS Grant.
14. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
TAB 14.
a) Minutes of August 11, 2016 Council Meeting.
15. 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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