Village of Los Lunas Council Agendas\Minutes
Regular MeetingLos Lunas, NM · November 2, 2017
Minutes
MINUTES
VILLAGE OF LOS LUNAS
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2017
The Board of Trustees of the Village of Los Lunas, County of Valencia, and State of New Mexico met Thursday, November 2,
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 and Councilman Gerard Saiz. Councilwoman Paulette
Sanchez-Montoya, excused.
Mayor: Charles Griego
Mayor Pro Tem: Gino Romero
Council: Gerard Saiz
Christopher Ortiz
Paulette Sanchez-Montoya, Excused
Also present were: Gregory D. Martin, Debra Sanchez, Martin Callahan, Sandy Schauer, Bob Anderson, Jim Rickey, and
Deborah Fox.
In accordance with Ordinance 114A, the following agenda was prepared and circulated as required:
• CALL MEETING TO ORDER.
• PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.
• APPROVAL OF AGENDA.
• PUBLIC INPUT FORUM.
1. RESOLUTION 18-01 – VILLAGE OF LOS LUNAS OPEN MEETINGS ACT.
2. 2018 SCHEDULE OF COUNCIL MEETING DATES AND 2018 HOLIDAY SCHEDULE.
3. ORDINANCE 426 – AN ORDINANCE REPEALING ORDINANCE 263, WHICH ESTABLISHED THE WATER RIGHTS
ORDINANCE, REPLACING CHAPTER 16.40 (WATER RIGHTS) AND ESTABLISHING CHAPER 13.24 (WATER RIGHTS
REQUIRED) IN ORDER TO MODIFY THE VILLAGE OF LOS LUNAS REQUIREMENTS FOR THE PROVISION OF WATER
RIGHTS FOR NEW AND EXISTING DEVELOPMENT.
4. EXECUTIVE SESSION.
a. Village Administrator Annual Review.
b. Hire Sewer Maintenance Operator – Water/Sewer Department / Public Works Division.
5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
a. Minutes from October 19, 2017 Council Meeting.
6. 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 Charles Griego asked Mr. Jim Rickey to lead the Mayor, Council and audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.
• APPROVAL OF AGENDA.
Mayor Charles Griego asked if there were any changes or corrections to the agenda – there were none. Mayor Charles Griego
asked for a motion from Council.
APPROVAL: Motion to approve agenda
MOVED: Councilman Ortiz
SECONDED: Councilman Romero
CARRIED: Motion passed on a vote of 3 (Councilman Ortiz – yes; Councilman Saiz – yes; Councilman Romero - yes)
FOR AND 0 AGAINST.
• PUBLIC INPUT FORUM.
None.
1. RESOLUTION 18-01 – VILLAGE OF LOS LUNAS OPEN MEETINGS ACT.
Pursuant to the Open Meetings Act, NMSA 1978, staff are seeking Council approval to adopt the resolution for the Village of
Los Lunas. 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 18-01
MOVED: Councilman Romero
SECONDED: Councilman Ortiz
CARRIED: Motion passed on a vote of 3 (Councilman Ortiz – yes; Councilman Saiz – yes; Councilman Romero - yes)
FOR AND 0 AGAINST.
2. 2018 SCHEDULE OF COUNCIL MEETING DATES AND 2018 HOLIDAY SCHEDULE.
Staff has reviewed and are seeking approval of the 2018 Council meeting dates and the 2018 Holiday Schedule. If approved,
the schedules will be published on the Village website and Village calendar. Mayor Griego asked Council if they had any
questions – there were none. Mayor Griego asked for a motion from Council.
APPROVAL: Motion to approve
MOVED: Councilman Ortiz
SECONDED: Councilman Romero
CARRIED: Motion passed on a vote of 3 (Councilman Ortiz – yes; Councilman Saiz – yes; Councilman Romero - yes)
FOR AND 0 AGAINST.
3. ORDINANCE 426 – AN ORDINANCE REPEALING ORDINANCE 263, WHICH ESTABLISHED THE WATER RIGHTS
ORDINANCE, REPLACING CHAPTER 16.40 (WATER RIGHTS) AND ESTABLISHING CHAPTER 13.24 (WATER RIGHTS
REQUIRED) IN ORDER TO MODIFY THE VILLAGE OF LOS LUNAS REQUIREMENT FOR THE PROVISION OF WATER RIGHTS
FOR NEW AND EXISTING DEVELOPMENT.
Mayor Griego asked for a motion to adjourn as Council and open in to a public hearing.
APPROVAL: Motion to approve
MOVED: Councilman Romero
SECONDED: Councilman Ortiz
CARRIED: Motion passed on a vote of 3 (Councilman Romero– yes; Councilman Saiz – yes; Councilman Ortiz - yes)
FOR AND 0 AGAINST.
Mayor Griego asked for a motion from Council.
APPROVAL: Motion to table until the next meeting at the recommendation of Planning & Zoning Commission
MOVED: Councilman Romero
SECONDED: Councilman Ortiz
CARRIED: Motion passed on a vote of 3 (Councilman Romero – yes; Councilman Saiz – yes; Councilman Ortiz - yes)
FOR AND 0 AGAINST.
4. 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: annual review for the Village Administrator and hire Ft Sewer
Maintenance Operator.
APPROVAL: Motion to go into executive session pursuant to NMSA 1978 Section 10-15-1 (H) (2).
MOVED: Councilman Romero
SECONDED: Councilman Ortiz
CARRIED: Motion passed on a vote of 3 (Councilman Ortiz – yes; Councilman Saiz – yes; Councilman Romero - yes)
FOR AND 0 AGAINST. Adjourned at 6:10PM.
At 7:35PM, Mayor Griego asked for a motion to reconvene to go back into open session after discussing: annual review for the
Village Administrator and hire FT Sewer Maintenance Operator.
APPROVAL: Motion to reconvene in open session pursuant to NMSA 1978 Section 10-15-1 (H) (2).
MOVED: Councilman Romero
SECONDED: Councilman Saiz
CARRIED: Motion passed on a vote of 3 (Councilman Ortiz – yes; Councilman Saiz – yes; Councilman Romero - yes)
FOR AND 0 AGAINST.
Mayor Griego mentioned that the annual review was discussed with Greg Martin, Village Administrator.
Mayor Griego put up the name of Ray Vigil, Jr. for the position of FT Sewer Maintenance Operator.
MOTION: Motion to approve
MOVED: Councilman Saiz
SECONDED: Councilman Romero
CARRIED: Motion passed on a vote of 3 (Councilman Ortiz – yes; Councilman Saiz – yes; Councilman Romero) FOR
AND 0 AGAINST.
5. MINUTES.
Mayor Griego asked if there were corrections or additions to the council minutes of October 19, 2017 – there was none.
MOTION: Motion to approve minutes
MOVED: Councilman Ortiz
SECONDED: Councilman Romero
CARRIED: Motion passed on a vote of 3 (Councilman Saiz – yes; Councilman Ortiz – yes; Councilman Romero) FOR
AND 0 AGAINST.
6. ADJOURNMENT.
Council meeting adjourned at 7:39PM.
______________________________________________ ________________________________________
Gregory D. Martin, Village Administrator Charles Griego, Mayor
MINUTES
VILLAGE OF LOS LUNAS
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2017
6:10PM
3. ORDINANCE 426 – AN ORDINANCE REPEALING ORDINANCE 263, WHICH ESTABLISHED THE WATER RIGHTS
ORDINANCE, REPLACING CHAPTER 16.40 (WATER RIGHTS) AND ESTABLISHING CHAPTER 13.24 (WATER RIGHTS
REQUIRED) IN ORDER TO MODIFY THE VILLAGE OF LOS LUNAS REQUIREMENT FOR THE PROVISION OF WATER RIGHTS
FOR NEW AND EXISTING DEVELOPMENT.
Ms. Christina Ainsworth presented item three. The proposed ordinance amendment modifies the water rights requirements
for commercial users and moves the water rights chapter to title 13 – public services. Mayor Griego asked if there was anyone
in the audience who wanted to speak for or against the area plan – there was none. Since there are no further questions,
Mayor Griego asked for a motion to close the public hearing and reconvene as a Council.
APPROVAL: Motion to approve
MOVED: Councilman Ortiz
SECONDED: Councilman Romero
CARRIED: Motion passed on a vote of 3 (Councilman Ortiz – yes; Councilman Saiz – yes; Councilman Romero - yes)
FOR AND 0 AGAINST. 6:12PM
Agenda
VILLAGE OF LOS LUNAS
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 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.
GREGORY D. MARTIN 1. RESOLUTION 18-01 – VILLAGE OF LOS LUNAS OPEN MEETINGS ACT.
TAB 1.
ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL:
Approve or disapprove.
BACKGROUND AND RATIONALE:
Pursuant to the Open Meetings Act, NMSA 1978, staff are seeking Council approval to adopt the 2018 Open
Meetings Act for the Village of Los Lunas.
GREGORY D. MARTIN 2. 2018 SCHEDULE OF COUNCIL MEETING DATES AND 2018 HOLIDAY SCHEDULE.
TAB 2.
ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL:
Approve or disapprove.
BACKGROUND AND RATIONALE:
The 2018 Council meeting dates and holiday schedule have been reviewed and are ready for Council approval. If
approved, the dates will be published in the Village calendar and posted to the Village website.
CHRISTINA AINSWORTH 3. ORDINANCE 426 – AN ORDINANCE REPEALING ORDINANCE 263, WHICH ESTABLISHED THE WATER
RIGHTS ORDINANCE, REPLACING CHAPTER 16.40 (WATER RIGHTS) AND ESTABLISHING CHAPTER 13.24
(WATER RIGHTS REQUIRED) IN ORDER TO MODIFY THE VILLAGE OF LOS LUNAS REQUIREMENTS FOR THE
PROVISION OF WATER RIGHTS FOR NEW AND EXISTING DEVELOPMENT.
TAB 3.
ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL:
HOLD PUBLIC HEARING. Approve or disapprove.
BACKGROUND AND RATIONALE:
The proposed ordinance amendment modifies the water rights requirements for commercial users and moves
the Water Rights Chapter to Title 13 – Public Services.
4. EXECUTIVE SESSION – pursuant to NMSA 1978 Section 10-15-1(H), the following matters will
be discussed in closed session:
TAB 4.
a) Village Administrator Annual Review. (Tabled at October 19th Council Meeting).
b) Hire FT Sewer Maintenance Operator – Water/Sewer Department / Public Works
Division.
5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
TAB 5.
a) Minutes from October 19, 2017 Council Meeting.
6. 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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