Village of Los Lunas Council Agendas\Minutes
Regular MeetingLos Lunas, NM · September 22, 2016
Minutes
MINUTES
VILLAGE OF LOS LUNAS
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2016
The Board of Trustees of the Village of Los Lunas, County of Valencia, and State of New Mexico met Thursday, September 22,
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, Sandy Schauer, Josephine S., Craig, Deborah Fox,
Darrell Green, James Jaramillo and Jim Rickey.
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 16-36 – RELATING TO THE SUPPLEMENTING ORDINANCE NO. 413 RELATING TO THE
AUTHORIZATION OF VILLAGE OF LOS LUNAS, NEW MEXICO TAXABLE INDUSTIRAL REVENUE BONDS (GRATER
KUDU LLC PROJECT); PROVIDING FOR THE AUTHORIZATION OF THE FORM, TERMS AND PROVISION OF AN
INDENTURE, LEASE AND BOND PURCHASE AGREEMENT PREVIOUSLY AUTHORIZED BY THE VILLAGE.
2. ORDINANCE 276-2016-9 – AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE CHANGE IN ZONING OF A DESIGNATED AREA TIHIN
THE MUNICIPALITY OF LOS LUNAS, COUNTY OF VALENCIA, STATE OF NEW MEXICO.
3. DESIGNATED USE – LOS LUNAS RIVERFRONT.
4. GRANTING OF EASEMENT – PUBLIC SERVICE COMPANY OF NEW MEXICO.
5. RESOLUTION 16-37 – A RESOLUTION PROVDING FOR THE APPROVAL OF THE PROPOSED AMENDED SUMMARY
PLAT OF TRACTS A-3, A-4 AND A-5 OF THE HUNING RANCH BUSINESS PARK AND THE CONDITIONAL ACCEPTANCE
OF THE DEDICATION OF TRACT A-5.
6. AMENDED JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE VILLAGE OF LOS LUNAS, VALENCIA COUNTY, CITY OF
BELEN, VILLAGE OF BOSQUE FARMS AND CITY OF RIO COMMUNITIES.
7. RESOLUTION 16-23 – A RESOLUTION RELATING TO AUDIO RECORDINGS MADE BY THE CLERK FOR PUBLIC
MEETINGS OF THE GOVERNING BODY; PROVIDING FOR THE DISPOSAL OF SUCH RECORDINGS AFTER ADOPTION OF
THE MEETING MINUTES.
8. RESOLUTION 16-28 – SUPPORTING GO BOND B FOR THE NEW MEXICO LIBRARIES.
9. RESOLUTION 16-29 – NEW MEXICO DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TAP FUNDS FOR FEDERAL FISCAL YEAR
2018/2019.
10. RESOLUTION 16-30 – NEW MEXICO DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORATION RTP FUNDS FOR FEDERAL FISCAL YEAR
2018/2019.
11. RESOLUTION 16-31 – NEW MEXICO DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORATION RTP FUNDS FOR FEDERAL FISCAL YEAR
2018/2019.
12. RESOLUTION 16-32 – NEW MEXICO DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORATION RTP FUNDS FOR FEDERAL FISCAL YEAR
2018/2019.
13. RESOLUTION 16-33 - NEW MEXICO DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TAP FUNDS FOR FEDERAL FISCAL YEAR
2018/2019.
14. RESOLUTION 16-34 – DRINKING WATER STATE REVOLVING FUND (DWSRF) APPLICATION 2017.
15. RESOLUTION 16-35 – NEW MEXICO DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION RTP FUNDS FOR FEDERAL YEAR 2018
16. EXECUTIVE SESSION: a) Hire FT Park Technician II – Parks Division / Community Services Department.
17. TRAVEL: IN-STATE / OUT-OF-STATE.
18. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
a) Minutes of September 8, 2016.
19. 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 Iris Padilla to lead the Mayor, Council and audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.
• APPROVAL OF AGENDA.
Mayor Griego asked if there were any additions/corrections to the agenda – there were none. Mayor Griego asked for a
motion to approve agenda.
APPROVAL: Motion to approve agenda.
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.
• PUBLIC INPUT FORUM.
Mayor Griego asked if there was anyone in the audience who wanted to speak to the Council that did not have an agenda item.
Ms. Josephine Stallworthy approached the podium – she resides on Schmidt Street and wanted to complain about the traffic on
Main Street. Mayor Griego explained to her that the Village currently working on this project – we understand the need but
the Village have no money. The project will cost $110 million dollars. Councilman Romero asked if it would be in the interest
for residents to write their State Legislators and representatives. Mayor Griego replied, yes, they should anything will help.
Mr. Ralph Mims approached the podium – he wanted to show off the plaque that was given to the Village of Los Lunas by the
Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce. Mr. Craig Orsman approached the podium – he was concerned about the water issue
now that the data center was coming in. Mayor Griego directed him to contact Mr. Ralph Mims. He was also concerned about
the housing – he wanted to know if the Village would be opening up vacant land. The Mayor replied that is something to think
about. Mr. Gregory D. Martin approached the podium – he introduced the new HR Manager, Iris Padilla.
1. RESOLUTION 16-36 – RELATING TO THE SUPPLEMENTING ORDINANCE NO. 413 RELATING TO THE AUTHORIZATION OF
VILLAGE OF LOS LUNAS, NEW MEXICO TAXABLE INDUSTRIAL REVENUE BONDS (GRATER KUDU LLC PROJECT); PROVIDING
FOR THE AUTHORIZATION OF THE FORM, TERMS AND PROVISIONS OF AN INDENTURE, LEASE AND BOND PURCHASE
AGREEMENT PREVIOUSLY AUTHORIZED BY THE VILLAGE.
Mr. Gregory Martin presented item one. Ms. Jill Sweeney proceeded with item one. Relates to the authorization of IRB that
was approved at an earlier meeting. Since the adoption of the bond, the team has been working towards the closing of the IRB
and as the result of certain negotiation between Greater KUDU LLC and the Village certain change to the
document/modifications including mortgage on the property, certain certifications of escrow, discussion on the companies
comfort on how to keep their data secure and certain security for both parties during and the conclusion of the relationships.
This resolution does is approve those certain modifications and then to the extent that additional, minor inter-material
adjustments can be made going forward to proceed to closing. Mayor Griego asked if Council had any questions – there were
none. Mayor Griego expressed his appreciation to everyone involved in making this project happen. Mayor Griego asked for a
motion from council.
APPROVAL: Motion to approve resolution 16-36
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.
2. ORDINANCE 276-2016-9 – 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.
Mayor Griego asked for a motion to adjourn in regular session and reconvene in a public hearing.
APPROVAL: Motion to adjourn
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.
Mayor Griego asked for a recommendation from Council.
APPROVAL: Motion to approve 276-2016-9 and adopt P&Z findings
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.
3. DESIGNATED USE – LOS LUNAS RIVERFRONT.
Mayor Griego asked for a motion to adjourn in regular session and reconvene in a public hearing.
APPROVAL: Motion to adjourn
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 for a recommendation from Council.
APPROVAL: Motion to approve and adopt findings of P&Z
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.
4. GRANTING OF EASEMENT – PUBLIC SERVICE COMPANY OF NEW MEXICO.
Mayor Griego asked for a motion to adjourn in regular session and reconvene in a public hearing.
APPROVAL: Motion to adjourn
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
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.
5. RESOLUTION 16-37 – A RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR THE APPROVAL OF THE PROPOSED AMENDED SUMMARY PLAT
OF TRACTS A-3, A-4 AND A-5 OF THE HUNING RANCH BUSINESS PARK AND THE CONDITIONAL ACCEPTANCE OF THE
DEDICATION OF TRACT A-5.
Mayor Griego asked for a motion to adjourn in regular session and reconvene in a public hearing.
APPROVAL: Motion to adjourn
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.
Mayor Griego asked for a motion from council.
APPROVAL: Motion to approve resolution 16-37
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.
6. AMEND JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE VILLAGE OF LOS LUNAS, VALENCIA COUNTY, CITY OF BELEN,
VILLAGE OF BOSQUE FARMS AND CITY OF RIO COMMUNITIES.
Ms. Shirley Valdez presented item six. Amend the JPA between the Village of Los Lunas, Valencia County, City of Belen, and
Village of Bosque Farms. We added the City of Rio Communities to this JPA. This amendment also authorizes the VREC Board
to enter into a lease with the Village of Los Lunas for the call center. It also authorizes the VREC Board to impose dispatch fees
to third party contract for the Town of Peralta since they did not want to be part of the board. Ms. Valdez has obtained
signatures from all the other entities amending the JPA. The Finance Authority Board has approved the loan. Mayor Griego
asked for a motion from council.
APPROVAL: Motion to approve JPA
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.
7. RESOLUTION 16-23 – A RESOLUTION RELATING TO AUDIO RECORDINGS MADE BY THE CLERK FOR PUBLIC MEETINGS
OF THE GOERNING BODY; PROVIDING FOR THE DISPOSAL OF SUCH RECORDINGS AFTER ADOPTION OF THE MEETING
MINUTES.
Mr. Gregory D. Martin presented item seven. Audio recordings made by the clerk for the purpose of preparing final minutes of
the council meetings of the Governing Body shall be physically destroyed, erased, or overwritten on the date that is ninety (90)
days after the meeting minutes have been approve by the Governing Body. If prior to that date a specific demand has been
made by request for the clerk to retain or provide a copy of such audio recording under the Inspection of Public Records Act by
subpoena or order issued by or on behalf of a court of competent jurisdiction. Mayor Griego asked if there were any questions
– there were none. Mayor Griego asked for a motion from council.
APPROVAL: Motion to approve resolution 16-23
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.
8. RESOLUTION 16-28 – SUPPORTING GO BOND B FOR NEW MEXICO LIBRARIES.
Ms. Cynthia Shetter presented item eight. On November 8th, there will be statewide election, GO Bond “B” which will provide
$10 million dollars for public, schools, academic and tribal libraries. The Village of Los Lunas library would receive
$52,581.00. Mayor Griego asked if there were any questions – there were none. Mayor Griego asked for a motion from
council.
APPROVAL: Motion to approve resolution 16-28
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.
9. RESOLUTION 16-29 – NEW MEXICO DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TAP FUNDS FOR FEDERAL FISCAL YEAR
2018/2019.
Mr. Michael Jaramillo presented item nine. The Public Works Department is requesting permission to submit a grant
application to the NMDOT Transportation Alternative Program (TAP). This grant is in the amount of $300,000.000 with a local
grant match of 14.56%. The funds would be dedicated to the design and construction of the Jubilee Recreation Trail. Mayor
Griego asked if there were any questions – there were none. Mayor Griego asked for a motion from council.
APPROVAL: Motion to approve resolution 16-29
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.
10. RESOLUTION 16-30 – NEW MEXICO DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION RTP FUNDS FOR FEDERAL FISCAL YEAR
2018/2019.
Mr. Michael Jaramillo presented item ten. The Public Works Department is requesting permission to submit a grant
application to the NMDOT Recreation Transportation Program (RTP). This grant is in the amount of $300,000.00 with a local
grant match of 14.56%. The funds would be dedicated to the design and construction of the Jubilee Recreation Trail. Mayor
Griego asked if there were any questions – there were none. Mayor Griego asked for a motion from council.
APPROVAL: Motion to approve resolution 16-30
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.
11. RESOLUTION 16-31 – NEW MEXICO DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION RTP FUNDS FOR FEDERAL FISCAL YEAR
2018/2019.
Mr. Michael Jaramillo presented item eleven. The Public Works Department is requesting permission to submit a grant
application to the NMDOT Recreation Transportation Program (RTP). This grant is in the amount of $450,000.00 with a local
grant match of 14.56%. The funds would be dedicated to the design and construction of paving Huning Ranch Park Parking
Lot. Mayor Griego asked if there were any questions – there were none. Mayor Griego asked for a motion from council.
APPROVAL: Motion to approve resolution 16-31
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.
12. RESOLUTION 16-32 – NEW MEXICO DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION RTP FUNDS FOR FEDERAL FISCAL YEAR
2018/2019.
Mr. Michael Jaramillo presented item twelve. The Public Works Department is requesting permission to submit a grant
application to the NMDOT Recreation Transportation Program (RTP). This grant is in the amount of $310,000.00 with a local
grant match of 14.56%. The funds would be dedicated to the design and construction of Sun Ranch Trail Improvements which
improves connectivity to Huning Ranch Neighborhood and Jubilee Active Adult Community. Mayor Griego asked if there were
any questions – there were none. Mayor Griego asked for a motion from council.
APPROVAL: Motion to approve resolution 16-32
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.
13. RESOLUTION 16-33 – NEW MEXICO DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TAP FUNDS FOR FEDERAL FISCAL YEAR
2018/2019.
Mr. Michael Jaramillo presented item thirteen. The Public Works Department is requesting permission to submit a grant
application to the NMDOT Recreation Transportation Program (TAP). This grant is in the amount of $310,000.00 with a local
grant match of 14.56%. The funds would be dedicated to the design and construction of Sun Ranch Trail Improvements which
improves connectivity to Huning Ranch Neighborhood and Jubilee Active Adult Community. Mayor Griego asked if there were
any questions – there were none. Mayor Griego asked for a motion from council.
APPROVAL: Motion to approve resolution 16-33
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.
14. RESOLUTION 16-34 – DRINKING WATER STATE REVOLVING FUND (DWSRF) APPLICATION 2017.
Mr. Michael Jaramillo presented item fourteen.
Mayor Griego asked if there were any questions – there were none. Mayor Griego asked for a motion from council.
APPROVAL: Motion to approve resolution 16-34
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.
15. RESOLUTION 16-35 – NEW MEXICO DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORATION RFP FUNDS FOR FEDERAL YEAR 2018/2019.
Mr. Jason Duran presented item fifteen.
Mayor Griego asked if there were any questions – there were none. Mayor Griego asked for a motion from council.
APPROVAL: Motion to approve resolution 16-35
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.
16. 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 a FT Park Technician II.
APPROVAL: Motion to go into executive session pursuant to NMSA 1978 Section 10-15-1 (H) (2).
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. Adjourned at 7:17 p.m.
At 7:48p.m., Mayor Griego asked for a motion to reconvene to go back into open session after discussing the hiring of a FT Park
Technician II.
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 FT Park Technician II – Mayor Griego put up the name of Carlos Perea.
APPROVAL: Motion to approve hiring
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.
17. 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: Councilwoman 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.
18. MINUTES.
Mayor Griego asked if there were corrections or additions to the council minutes of September 8, 2016 – there was none.
MOTION: Motion to approve minutes
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.
19. ADJOURNMENT.
Council meeting adjourned at 7:50 p.m.
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GREGORY D. MARTIN, VILLAGE ADMINISTRATOR CHARLES GRIEGO, MAYOR
MINUTES
VILLAGE OF LOS LUNAS
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2016
PUBLIC HEARING
(Commenced at 6:23 P.M.)
2. ORDINANCE 276-2016-9 – 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 two. This is a rezone for property on the corner of Hwy 314 and Courthouse Road – in the vicinity of
the Transportation Center. The purpose of the rezone, from R-1/C-1 to TOD-MU, is to correct split zoning allowing for commercial
development (office/retail). Planning and Zoning Commission did recommend approval and there were no calls or letters regarding the
proposed zone change. Mr. Green approached the podium, wanting to put in an insurance office. Mayor Griego asked if there was anyone in
the audience who wanted to speak for or against the proposed change – there was 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 hearing closed at 6:27 P.M.
PUBLIC HEARING
(Commenced at 6:28 P.M.)
3. DESIGNATED USE – LOS LUNAS RIVERFRONT.
Ms. Christina Ainsworth presented item two. This property is located at 1800 Main Street, adjacent to SODA/shopping center. Applicant is
requesting designated use in order to construct multi-family apartments. Ms. Ainsworth displayed the site plan which the application has
provided. Planning and Zoning Commission has recommended approval. No calls or letters of opposition. Mr. James Jaramillo approached
the podium – there’s a need for multi-family apartments for this area. Mayor Griego asked if there is anyone in the audience who would like
to speak for or against the proposed designated use – there was 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 Saiz
ROLLCALL: vote of 4 (Councilman Romero – yes; Councilman Ortiz – yes; Councilwoman Sanchez-Montoya – yes;
Councilman Saiz – yes) FOR AND 0AGAINST. Public hearing closed at 6:37 P.M.
PUBLIC HEARING
(Commenced at 6:40 P.M.)
4. GRANTING OF EASEMENT – PUBLIC SERVICE COMPANY OF NEW MEXICO.
Ms. Christina Ainsworth presented item two. The request is to grant an easement to PNM to service the proposed data center – the line runs
through a drainage structure that the Village owns. The language in the agreement protects our drainage structure and requires PNM to fix
anything that they might disrupt in the drainage structure. Mayor Griego asked if there were any questions – 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: Councilman Ortiz
SECONDED: Councilman Saiz
ROLLCALL: vote of 4 (Councilman Romero – yes; Councilman Ortiz – yes; Councilwoman Sanchez-Montoya – yes;
Councilman Saiz – yes) FOR AND 0AGAINST. Public hearing closed at 6:45 P.M.
PUBLIC HEARING
(Commenced at 6:46 P.M.)
5. RESOLUTION 16-37 – A RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR THE APPROVAL OF THE PROPOSED AMENDED SUMMARY PLAT OF TRACTS A-
3, A-4 AND A-5 OF THE HUNING RANCH BUSINESS PARK AND THE CONDITIONAL ACCEPTANCE OF THE DEDICATION OF TRACT A-5.
Ms. Christina Ainsworth presented item two. This is a replat to dedicate the roadway which runs along the west side of the property,
Greater KUDU Avenue. This is will be an access point off NM6 and a roadway that will be constructed by Greater KUDU. They need to
finalize this in order to close on the property. Mayor Griego asked if anyone had any questions for or against the item – there was 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: Councilman Ortiz
SECONDED: Councilman Saiz
ROLLCALL: vote of 4 (Councilman Romero – yes; Councilman Ortiz – yes; Councilwoman Sanchez-Montoya – yes;
Councilman Saiz – yes) FOR AND 0AGAINST. Public hearing closed at 6:47 P.M.
Agenda
VILLAGE OF LOS LUNAS
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 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.
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. RESOLUTION 16-36 – RELATING TO THE SUPPLEMENTING ORDINANCE NO. 413 RELATING TO THE
AUTHORIZATION OF VILLAGE OF LOS LUNAS, NEW MEXICO TAXABLE INDUSTRIAL REVENUE BONDS
(GREATER KUDU LLC PROJECT); PROVIDING FOR THE AUTHORIZATION OF THE FORM, TERMS AND
PROVISIONS OF AN INDENTURE, LEASE AND BOND PURCHASE AGREEMENT PREVIOUSLY AUTHORIZED BY
THE VILLAGE.
TAB 1.
ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL:
Approve or disapprove and substantially final forms of the indenture, lease agreement and bond purchase
Agreement.
BACKGROUND AND RATIONALE:
Ordinance 413 approved the issuance of Bonds under the authority of the Industrial Revenue Bond Act, Chapter
3, Article 32, NMSA 1978, as amended (the “Act”) for the benefit of Greater Kudu, LLC. The proceeds of the
Bonds will provide funds necessary to construct and equip a data center campus and related facilities within the
Village limits (the “Project”). In accordance with the Act, the Project will be leased to the Company under the
terms of a proposed Lease Agreement (the "Lease") between the Village and the Company. The Bonds will be
issued pursuant to an Indenture (the "Indenture") among the Company, the Village, the purchaser of the Bonds,
and a depositary and sold to a bond purchaser pursuant to the terms of a proposed Bond Purchase Agreement.
The Company has requested certain material changes to the Indenture to include the treatment of the Indenture
as a mortgage and security agreement with respect to certain real and personal property. Resolution 16-36
approves the amendment to the Indenture to incorporate the mortgage and approves substantially final forms of
the Indenture, the Lease and the Bond Purchase Agreement, as amended.
CHRISTINA AINSWORTH 2. ORDINANCE 276-2016-9 – 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 2.
ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL:
Approve or disapprove.
BACKGROUND AND RATIONALE:
Sheryl and Darrell Green have applied for a zone change from split R-1/C-1 to TOD-MU for the property located
in Subd: Rose Jean Park Addition, Lot 1A, for the purpose of correcting split zoning, allowing commercial
development, and pursuing the design standards of the TOD-MU zone.
CHRISTINA AINSWORTH 3. DESIGNATED USE – LOS LUNAS RIVERFRONT.
TAB 3.
ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL:
Approve or disapprove.
BACKGROUND AND RATIONALE:
James Jaramillo, acting on behalf of Los Lunas Riverfront, LLC has applied for a Designated Use permit for the
property located in Tract A, S:27 T:7N R:2E, 3.97 AC, Map 72, comprising of trs 34A1, 34A2, 34B1, 34B2, and
33A2B1A, 2006 REV; and Subd: Land of Marvin Causey, Tract B1, 3.72 AC, Map 72, B-5-27, 1996 REV 1996
AMENDED, with a street address of 1800 Main St. NE, for the purpose of allowing multi-family apartments.
CHRISTINA AINSWORTH 4. GRANTING OF EASEMENT – PUBLIC SERVICE COMPANY OF NEW MEXICO.
TAB 4.
ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL:
HOLD PUBLIC HEARING. Approve or disapprove.
BACKGROUND AND RATIONALE:
PNM requires an easement to service the proposed data center.
CHRISTINA AINSWORTH 5. REPLAT AND PUBLIC STREET DEDICATION – HUNING LLP.
TAB 5.
ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL:
HOLD PUBLIC HEARING. Approve or disapprove.
BACKGROUND AND RATIONALE:
Huitt-Zollars, Inc., acting as agent for Huning LLLP, has applied for a replat for the property located in Tracts A-3,
A-4, A-5, Huning Ranch Business Park (being a replat of Tracts A-1 and A-2, Huning Ranch Business Park),
Situate within the San Clemente Grant, Projected Sections 13, 14, 23, and 24, T7N, R1E, and Projected Sections
18 and 19, T7N, R2E, New Mexico Principal Meridian, Village of Los Lunas, Valencia County, New Mexico, for the
purpose of amending an existing plat to correct language pertaining to an easement, and for providing for the
dedication of Greater Kudu Avenue (Tract A-5) to the Village of Los Lunas for public streets for all purposes,
including street maintenance.
SHIRLEY VALDEZ 6. AMENDED JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE VILLAGE OF LOS LUNAS, VALENCIA COUNTY, CITY
OF BELEN, VILLAGE OF BOSQUE FARMS AND CITY OF RIO COMMUNITIES.
TAB 6.
ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL:
Approve or disapprove.
BACKGROUND AND RATIONALE:
As a condition of the Village of Los Lunas entering into a loan agreement and the pledging a portion of its gross
receipts tax revenues to secure repayment of the loan from the New Mexico Finance Authority, the Village of Los
Lunas is requiring the parties to the Joint Powers Agreement recognize the terms of the loan, that the VRECC
enter into a lease with the Village of Los Lunas for the construction and occupancy of the New Call Center, and
that the parties agree not to terminate the JPA during the term of the loan or the term of the lease.
GREGORY D. MARTIN 7. RESOLUTION 16-23 – A RESOLUTION RELATING TO AUDIO RECORDINGS MADE BY THE CLERK FOR
PUBLIC MEETINGS OF THE GOVERNING BODY; PROVIDING FOR THE DISPOSAL OF SUCH RECORDINGS AFTER
ADOPTION OF THE MEETING MINUTES.
TAB 7.
ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL:
Approve or disapprove.
BACKGROUND AND RATIONALE:
Audio recordings made by the Clerk for the purpose of preparing draft and final minutes of meetings of the
Governing Body shall be physically destroyed, erased, or overwritten on the date that is ninety (90) days after
the meeting minutes have been approved by the Governing Body, unless prior to that date a specific demand has
been made by request for the Clerk to retain or provide a copy of such audio recording under the Inspection of
Public Records Act, Section 14-2-1 et seq., NMSA 1978, by subpoena or order issued by or on behalf of a court of
competent jurisdiction, or otherwise in accordance with applicable law.
CYNTHIA SHETTER 8. RESOLUTION 16-28 – SUPPORTING GO BOND B FOR NEW MEXICO LIBRARIES.
TAB 8.
ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL:
Approve or disapprove.
BACKGROUND AND RATIONALE:
In the coming November 8, 2016 statewide election, GO Bond “B” will provide: $10 million for public, schools,
academic and tribal libraries.
Estimated distributions for Valencia County are as follows:
- Los Lunas Public Library $ 52,581
- Belen Public Library $ 44,497
- Bosque Farms Public Library $ 12,849
- Los Lunas School District $ 64,723
- Belen Consolidated Schools $ 40,325
- UNM Valencia $ 18,354
Estimated Total $ 233,329
The 2016 Bonds will allow the library to continue to improve collections as well as keeping collections and
information technologies up to date.
MICHAEL JARAMILLO 9. RESOLUTION 16-29 – NEW MEXICO DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TAP FUNDS FOR FEDERAL
FISCAL YEAR 2018/2019.
TAB 9.
ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL:
Approve or disapprove.
BACKGROUND AND RATIONALE:
The Village of Los Lunas Public Works Department is requesting permission to submit a grant application to
the New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) Transportation Alternative Program (TAP). This
application is for grant assistance in the amount of $300,000; however, a local match of 14.56% match is
required. The NMDOT requires a resolution be approved and passed by the Village of Los Lunas governing body.
The funds would be dedicated to the design and construction of the Jubilee Recreational Trail.
MICHAEL JARAMILLO 10. RESOLUTION 16-30 – NEW MEXICO DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION RTP FUNDS FOR FEDERAL
FISCAL YEAR 2018/2019.
TAB 10.
ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL:
Approve or disapprove.
BACKGROUND AND RATIONALE:
The Village of Los Lunas Public Works Department is requesting permission to submit a grant application to
the New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) Recreation Trails Program (RTP). This application is
for grant assistance in the amount of $300,000; however, a local match of 14.56% match is required. The
NMDOT requires a resolution be approved and passed by the Village of Los Lunas governing body. The funds
would be dedicated to the design and construction of the Jubilee Recreational Trail.
MICHAEL JARAMILLO 11. RESOLUTION 16-31 – NEW MEXICO DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION RTP FUNDS FOR FEDERAL
FISCAL YEAR 2018/2019.
TAB 11.
ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL:
Approve or disapprove.
BACKGROUND AND RATIONALE:
The Village of Los Lunas Public Works Department is requesting permission to submit a grant application to
the New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) Recreation Trails Program (RTP). This application is
for grant assistance in the amount of $450,000; however, a local match of 14.56% match is required. The
NMDOT requires a resolution be approved and passed by the Village of Los Lunas governing body. The funds
would be dedicated to the design and construction of paving Huning Ranch Park Parking Lot.
MICHAEL JARAMILLO 12. RESOLUTION 16-32 – NEW MEXICO DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION RTP FUNDS FOR FEDERAL
FISCAL YEAR 2018/2019.
TAB 12.
ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL:
Approve or disapprove.
BACKGROUND AND RATIONALE:
The Village of Los Lunas Public Works Department is requesting permission to submit a grant application to
the New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) Recreation Trails Program (RTP). This application is
for grant assistance in the amount of $310,000; however, a local match of 14.56% match is required. The
NMDOT requires a resolution be approved and passed by the Village of Los Lunas governing body. The funds
would be dedicated to the design and construction of Sun Ranch Trail Improvements which improves
connectivity to Huning Ranch Neighborhood and Jubilee Active Adult Community.
MICHAEL JARAMILLO 13. RESOLUTION 16-33 – NEW MEXICO DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TAP FUNDS FOR FEDERAL
FISCAL YEAR 2018/2019.
TAB 13.
ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL:
Approve or disapprove.
BACKGROUND AND RATIONALE:
The Village of Los Lunas Public Works Department is requesting permission to submit a grant application to
the New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) Transportation Alternative Program (TAP). This
application is for grant assistance in the amount of $310,000; however, a local match of 14.56% match is
required. The NMDOT requires a resolution be approved and passed by the Village of Los Lunas governing body.
The funds would be dedicated to the design and construction of Sun Ranch Trail Improvements which improves
connectivity to Huning Ranch Neighborhood and Jubilee Active Adult Community.
MICHAEL JARAMILLO 14. RESOLUTION 16-34 – DRINKING WATER STATE REVOLVING FUND (DWSRF) APPLICATION 2017.
TAB 14.
ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL:
Approve or disapprove.
BACKGROUND AND RATIONALE:
The Village of Los Lunas Public Works Department is requesting permission to submit an application to the
Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF). This application is for financial (low interest loan) assistance in
the amount of $1,880,000.00. The DWSRF requires a resolution be approved and passed by the Village of Los
Lunas governing body. The funds would be dedicated to the construction of the phase II of the North Water Line
Project.
JASON DURAN 15. RESOLUTION 16-35 – NEW MEXICO DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION RTP FUNDS FOR FEDERAL
YEAR 2018/2019.
TAB 15.
ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL:
Approve or disapprove.
BACKGROUND AND RATIONALE:
The Community Services Department has utilized the Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) Training Facility at the River
Park for training purposes, but is unable to provide a safe riding area for community members. The resolution
would provide an opportunity to acquire funding to purchase property for the use of an OHV Recreational Park,
while grant opportunities are available through additional organizations for the construction of the park.
16. EXECUTIVE SESSION – pursuant to NMSA 1978 Section 10-15-1(H),
the following matters will be discussed in closed session:
TAB 16.
a) Hire FT Park Technician II – Parks Division/Community Services Department.
17. TRAVEL: IN-STATE / OUT-OF-STATE.
TAB 17.
a) Village employee requesting permission to travel out-of-state to Tempe, AZ to attend the
Library Corporation 2016 Conference (October 16-19, 2016). Estimated costs:
$1,584.00.
b) Village employee is requesting permission to travel in-state to Santa Fe, NM to attend
the AWA 216 Supervisory Leadership Certificate Program (October 23-25, 2016).
Estimated cost: $311.00.
18. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
TAB 18.
a) Minutes of September 8, 2016 Council Meeting.
19. 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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