Village of Los Lunas Council Agendas\Minutes
Regular MeetingLos Lunas, NM · July 13, 2017
Minutes
MINUTES
VILLAGE OF LOS LUNAS
THURSDAY, JULY 13, 2017
The Board of Trustees of the Village of Los Lunas, County of Valencia, and State of New Mexico met Thursday, July 13, 2017 in
regular session at 6:00 PM at the Council Chambers. Roll call was taken and the following were present: Mayor Charles
Griego, Councilman Gino Romero, Councilman Christopher Ortiz, Councilwoman Paulette Sanchez-Montoya and Councilman
Gerard Saiz.
Mayor: Charles Griego
Mayor Pro Tem: Gino Romero
Council: Gerard Saiz
Christopher Ortiz
Paulette Sanchez-Montoya
Also present were: Martin Callahan , Debra Sanchez, Sandy Schauer, Robert Anderson, Jim Rickey, Scott White, John
Gordon, Deborah Fox, Scottie Richardson, and Casey Cook.
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 17-13 – NATIONAL ENDOWMENT OF THE ARTS FUNDING REQUEST FY 2018.
2. REAPPOINTMENT OF PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSIONER – DISTRICT 2.
3. REAPPOINTMENT OF PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSIONER – DISTRICT 4.
4. RESOLUTION 17-14 – VILLAGE OF LOS LUNAS MUNICIPAL WATER CONSERVATION PLAN.
5. WELL #7 – SITING STUDY FINAL REPORT
6. RECYCLING CENTER 100% OFF-GRID SOLAR POWER PROJECT.
7. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
a. Minutes from June 22, 2017 Council Meeting
b. Minutes from Budget Workshop – May 3, 2017.
8. 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 Christina Ainsworth to lead the Mayor, Council and audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.
• APPROVAL OF AGENDA.
Mayor Griego asked if there were any changes/corrections to the council agenda – there were none. Mayor Griego asked for a
motion from Council.
APPROVAL: Motion to approve agenda
MOVED: Councilwoman Sanchez-Montoya
SECONDED: Councilman Saiz
CARRIED: Motion passed on a vote of 4 (Councilman Romero – yes; Councilman Ortiz – yes; Councilman Saiz – yes;
Councilwoman Sanchez-Montoya - 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.
Mr. Ralph Mims approached the podium – he wanted to announce that Goodwill Industries was coming to Los Lunas. They are
building a 14,000 sq. ft. building and will be opening Spring 2018. It will located north of Bank of the West across from Wal
Mart. Also, Ascam added another 100,000 sq. ft. to its current building, which will add more jobs.
1. RESOLUTION 17-13 – NATIONAL ENDOWMENT OF THE ARTS FUNDING REQUEST FY 2018.
Ms. Christina Ainsworth presented item one. This is resolution is for a request to submit a grant application from the National
Endowment of the Arts to assist with site planning and design. The grant is for $10,000.00, a one to one match, but we can use
an in-kind – the Village of Los Lunas Community Development will be putting in about $2,000.00. A partnership with UNM has
been developed (Architecture School) and students will create a design and build an exhibit for the site. Mayor Griego asked
for a motion from
Council.
APPROVAL: Motion to approve resolution 17-13
MOVED: Councilman Saiz
SECONDED: Councilman Romero
CARRIED: Motion passed on a vote of 4 (Councilman Romero – yes; Councilman Ortiz – yes; Councilman Saiz – yes;
Councilwoman Sanchez-Montoya - yes) FOR AND 0 AGAINST.
2. REAPPOINTMENT OF PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSIONER – DISTRICT 2.
Ms. Christina Ainsworth presented item two. The Municipal Code for the Village of Los Lunas calls for members of the
Planning & Zoning Commission to be appointment by the Mayor and the Village Council for a period of two years. Mayor
Griego asked Councilman Romero if he had his recommendation. Councilman Romero put up the name of Terry Ulibarri for
Commissioner. Mayor Griego asked for a motion from Council.
APPROVAL: Motion to approve the appointment of Mr. Terry Ulibarri
MOVED: Councilman Romero
SECONDED: Councilman Saiz
CARRIED: Motion passed on a vote of 4 (Councilman Romero – yes; Councilman Ortiz – yes; Councilman Saiz – yes;
Councilwoman Sanchez-Montoya - yes) FOR AND 0 AGAINST.
3. REAPPOINTMENT OF PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSIONER – DISTRICT 4.
Ms. Christina Ainsworth presented item three. The Municipal Code for the Village of Los Lunas calls for members of the
Planning & Zoning Commission to be appointment by the Mayor and the Village Council for a period of two years. Mayor
Griego asked Councilwoman Sanchez-Montoya if she had her recommendation. Councilwoman Sanchez-Montoya put up the
name of Phillip Jaramillo for Commissioner. Mayor Griego asked for a motion from Council.
APPROVAL: Motion to approve Mr. Phillip Jaramillo
MOVED: Councilwoman Sanchez-Montoya
SECONDED: Councilman Ortiz
CARRIED: Motion passed on a vote of 4 (Councilman Romero – yes; Councilman Ortiz – yes; Councilman Saiz – yes;
Councilwoman Sanchez-Montoya - yes) FOR AND 0 AGAINST.
4. RESOLUTION 17-14 – VILLAGE OF LOS LUNAS MUNICIPAL WATER CONSERVATION PLAN.
Michael Jaramillo presented item four. Mr. Jaramillo gave a presentation at the previous council meeting of June 22nd. He
has not received any negative feedback from anyone. The conservation plan was designed to address the requirements of
both the New Mexico Office of the State Engineer and the New Mexico Water Trust Board. It is consistent with Village’s Forty-
Year water plan. Mayor Griego asked Council if they had any questions – there were none. Mayor Griego asked for a motion
from Council.
APPROVAL: Motion to approve resolution 17-14
MOVED: Councilwoman Sanchez-Montoya
SECONDED: Councilman Romero
CARRIED: Motion passed on a vote of 4 (Councilman Romero – yes; Councilman Ortiz – yes; Councilman Saiz – yes;
Councilwoman Sanchez-Montoya - yes) FOR AND 0 AGAINST.
5. WELL #7 – SITING STUDY FINAL REPORT.
Mr. Michael Jaramillo presented item five. Michael is seeking approval of the siting study for the purpose of a future well
(Well #7). Molzen-Corbin & Associates along with John Shomaker & Associates performed the study – they assessed potential
sites for new groundwater. The site would be west of the Village near the Rail Park – there will be more challenges and the
cost would be higher. Michael is working with developers to share in the cost of the well ($1.2 million) and also looking in to
LEDA money to build the tank. Councilman Romero asked, from a capacity standpoint, if this would give the Village the
capacity to pump water up to the Rail Park area. Michael replied yes, it would give us the opportunity to pump water up to the
Rail Yard and any future development. Mr. Casey Cook gave a brief presentation. Mayor Griego asked for a motion from
Council.
APPROVAL: Motion to approve – negotiate cost share and accept site plan
MOVED: Councilman Saiz
SECONDED: Councilman Ortiz
CARRIED: Motion passed on a vote of 4 (Councilman Romero – yes; Councilman Ortiz – yes; Councilman Saiz – yes;
Councilwoman Sanchez-Montoya - yes) FOR AND 0 AGAINST.
6. RECYCLING CENTER 100% OFF-GRID SOLAR POWER PROJECT.
Mr. Michael Jaramillo presented item six. WILTECH TECHNOLOGY gave a presentation to Mayor and Council previously and
now they are back to see if the Village could accommodate a solar project. Michael is requesting participation in a 100% off-
grid solar power system with WILTECH. The project would consist of the installation of vertical integrated polygen TM solar
power system equipment and components for the Los Lunas Recycling Center. Mayor Griego asked for a motion from Council.
APPROVAL: Motion to approve
MOVED: Councilman Romero
SECONDED: Councilwoman Sanchez-Montoya
CARRIED: Motion passed on a vote of 4 (Councilman Romero – yes; Councilman Ortiz – yes; Councilman Saiz – yes;
Councilwoman Sanchez-Montoya - yes) FOR AND 0 AGAINST.
7. MINUTES.
Mayor Griego asked if there were corrections or additions to the council minutes of June 22, 2017 – 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; Councilman Saiz – yes;
Councilwoman Sanchez-Montoya - yes) FOR AND 0 AGAINST.
Mayor Griego asked if there were corrections or additions to the Budget Workshop minutes of May 3, 2017 – there was none.
MOTION: Motion to approve minutes
MOVED: Councilman Saiz
SECONDED: Councilwoman Sanchez-Montoya
CARRIED: Motion passed on a vote of 4 (Councilman Romero – yes; Councilman Ortiz – yes; Councilman Saiz – yes;
Councilwoman Sanchez-Montoya - yes) FOR AND 0 AGAINST.
8. ADJOURNMENT.
Council meeting adjourned at 7:21p.m.
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Martin Callahan, Certified Municipal Clerk Charles Griego, Mayor
Agenda
VILLAGE OF LOS LUNAS
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
THURSDAY, JULY 13, 2017 – 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.
CHRISTINA AINSWORTH 1. RESOLUTION 17-13 – NATIONAL ENDOWMENT OF THE ARTS FUNDING REQUEST FY-2018.
TAB 1.
ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL:
Approve or disapprove.
BACKGROUND AND RATIONALE:
The Community Development Department is requesting permission to apply for grant funding from the
National Endowment of the Arts to assist with site planning and design of Route 66 exhibits for the proposed
Museum and Visitors Center to be located on the Old Country Inn site.
CHRISTINA AINSWORTH 2. REAPPOINTMENT OF PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSIONER – DISTRICT 2.
TAB 2.
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 2 position is due for reappointment in accordance with the staggered
term provisions. Terry Ulibarri is recommended for reappointment.
CHRISTINA AINSWORTH 3. REAPPOINTMENT OF PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSIONER – DISTRICT 4.
TAB 3.
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 4 position is due for reappointment in accordance with staggered term
provisions. Phillip Jaramillo is recommended for reappointment.
MICHAEL JARAMILLO 4. RESOLUTION 17-14 – VILLAGE OF LOS LUNAS MUNICIPAL WATER CONSERVATION PLAN.
TAB 4.
ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL:
Approve or disapprove.
BACKGROUND AND RATIONALE:
The Village of Los Lunas Water Conservation Plan was designed to address the requirements of both the New
Mexico Office of the State Engineer (OSE) and the New Mexico Water Trust Board (WTB). It is also consistent
with the Village’s Forty-Year Water Development Plan and the water conservation sections of the Middle Rio
Grande Regional Water Plan. A council approved resolution of the water conservation plan is required by the
OSE and WTB.
MICHAEL JARAMILLO, 5. WELL #7 – SITING STUDY FINAL REPORT.
CLAYTON TENEYCK & TAB 5.
CASEY COOK ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL:
Approve or disapprove.
BACKGROUND AND RATIONALE:
The Village of Los Lunas is evaluating its water supply well to meet increasing demand, especially in the growing
industrial and commercial sectors. Molzen-Corbin performed a Well # 7 Siting Study with assistance of John
Shomaker & Associates, Inc. They assessed potential sites for new groundwater-supply with the production
capacity to meet 1,500 gallons per minute (gpm) within the Village of Los Lunas.
MICHAEL JARAMILLO, 6. RECYCLING CENTER 100% OFF-GRID SOLAR POWER PROJECT.
OSWALD A. WILSON, TAB 6.
RALPH MIMS & ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL:
MARCUS MONTOYA Approve or disapprove.
BACKGROUND AND RATIONALE:
The Village of Los Lunas Public Works Department is requesting council action to participate in a 100% Off-Grid
Solar Power System with WILTECH TECHNOLGY, INC (WIT). The project will consist of the installation of
Vertical Integrated POLyGEN TM Solar Power System equipment and components exclusively for the Village of
Los Lunas Recycling Center. Public Works Department is also requesting a 2017-18 $35,000 budget adjustment
to reflect its associated costs in the scope of work required by the Village of Los Lunas.
7. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
TAB 7.
a) Minutes from June 22, 2017 Council Meeting.
b) Minutes from Budget Workshop – May 3, 2017.
8. 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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