Village of Los Lunas Council Agendas\Minutes
Regular MeetingLos Lunas, NM · April 26, 2018
Minutes
MINUTES
VILLAGE OF LOS LUNAS
THURSDAY, APRIL 26, 2018
The Board of Trustees of the Village of Los Lunas, County of Valencia, and State of New Mexico met Thursday, April 26, 2018 in regular
session at 6:00 PM at the Council Chambers. Roll call was taken and the following were present: Mayor Charles Griego, Christopher Ortiz
and Councilman Gino Romero. Councilman Gerard Saiz was excused.
Mayor: Charles Griego,
Mayor Pro Tem: Christopher Ortiz
Council: Gerard Saiz, excused
Gino Romero
Also present were: Gregory D. Martin, Debra Sanchez, Sandy Schauer, Bob Anderson, Paula Musetta, Adoph Lopez, Deborah Fox, Liza
Valenzuela, Michael Romero, 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 18-10 – ACCURATE MACHINE IRB.
2. DESIGNATED USE – LOPEZ.
3. RESOLUTION 18-09 – INTERIM BUDGET ADJUSTMENTS.
4. REAPPOINTMENT OF PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSIONER – DISTRICT 1.
5. REAPPOINTMENT OF PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSIONER – AT LARGE.
6. CONTRACTS – REQUEST PERMISSION TO ENTER IN TO CONTRACT WITH INDIVIDUALS.
7. MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT (MOA) – SWIMMING POOL SUPPORT – LOS LUNAS SCHOOLS.
8. EXECUTIVE SESSION:
a) Hire six (6) FT Firefighter/EMT’s – Fire Department.
b) Hire one (1) FT Park Tech II – Parks & Recreation Division / Community Services Department.
c) Hire one (1) Seasonal Street Laborer – Street Division / Public Works Department.
d) Hire five (5) Seasonal College Aides – Recreation Division / Community Services Department.
e) Hire twenty-eight (28) Seasonal High School Aides – Recreation Division / Community Services
Department.
9. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
a. Minutes from April 12, 2018 Council Meeting.
10. ADJOURNMENT.
• CALL MEETING TO ORDER.
At 6:00 PM, Mayor Griego brought the meeting to order and welcomed the audience. Mayor Griego announced that Councilman Gerard Saiz
was excused. He also stated that there would be a telephone conference call from Councilman Saiz in order to conduct items one and two of
council agenda. We are amending our agenda for the items that require a quorum.
• PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.
Mayor Griego asked Lonny to lead the Council and audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.
• APPROVAL OF AGENDA.
Mayor Griego announced that due to the short time that Councilman Saiz has (in between flights), items six and seven will be moved to
moved to items one and two, and public input forum will come after item three. Mayor Griego asked for a motion from council.
APPROVAL: Motion to approve agenda as amended
MOVED: Councilman Romero
SECONDED: Councilman Ortiz
CARRIED: Motion passed on a vote of 3 (Councilman Romero – yes; Councilman Ortiz – yes; Councilman Saiz – yes) FOR AND 0
AGAINST.
1. RESOLUTION 18-10 – ACCURATE MACHINE IRB.
Mr. Ralph Mims presented item one. Consideration of Accurate Machine IRB Inducement Resolution No. 18-10 declaring the intent of the
Village of Los Lunas, New Mexico, subject to the satisfaction of certain conditions, to issue Taxable Industrial Revenue Bonds in an aggregate
principal amount not to exceed fifteen million dollars ($15,000,000) in connection with a proposed project to be located within the Village,
for the purpose of inducing Accurate Machine & Tool Co., Inc. to acquire, construct and equip a manufacturing facility. Ms. Jill Sweeney
approached the podium - she proceeded with item one. Accurate Machine produces plastic and metal components for the defense, health,
and soft drink industries and will be located in the Los Morros Business Park. The purpose of this resolution is to give the Village the
opportunity to indicate its intent to proceed with the issuance of the bonds. The bond ordinance will come back to council on June 21st. The
obligations are of the company and not the Village, and the company will reimburse the Village for any costs incurred. Mayor Griego asked
Council if they had any comments. Councilman Romero asked if this was a new building – reply was yes. Mayor Griego asked for a decision
from Council.
APPROVAL: Motion to approve resolution 18-10
MOVED: Councilman Ortiz
SECONDED: Councilman Romero
CARRIED: Motion passed on a vote of 3 (Councilman Romero – yes; Councilman Ortiz – yes; Councilman Saiz – yes) FOR AND 0
AGAINST.
2. DESIGNATED USE – LOPEZ.
Mayor Griego asked for a motion to recess and open in a public hearing.
APPROVAL: Motion to approve
MOVED: Councilman Ortiz
SECONDED: Councilman Romero
CARRIED: Motion passed on a vote of 3 (Councilman Romero – yes; Councilman Ortiz – yes; Councilman Saiz – yes) FOR AND 0
AGAINST. 6:06PM
Mayor Griego asked for a decision from Council.
APPROVAL: Motion to approve with the recommendation from Planning & Zoning
MOVED: Councilman Ortiz
SECONDED: Councilman Romero
CARRIED: Motion passed on a vote of 3 (Councilman Romero – yes; Councilman Ortiz – yes; Councilman Saiz – yes) FOR AND 0
AGAINST.
3. RESOLUTION 18-09 – INTERIM BUDGET ADJUSTMENTS.
Mr. Gregory Martin presented item three. The purpose of this resolution is to make mid-year budget adjustments – this is adding state
LEDA funds received for Niagara ($500,000.00) and Facebook ($10,000,000.00). The Village of Los Lunas is the physical agent. Mayor
Griego asked for a decision from Council.
APPROVAL: Motion to approve resolution 18-09
MOVED: Councilman Romero
SECONDED: Councilman Ortiz
CARRIED: Motion passed on a vote of 3 (Councilman Romero – yes; Councilman Ortiz – yes; Councilman Saiz – yes) FOR AND 0
AGAINST.
• PUBLIC INPUT FORUM.
Mayor Griego asked the audience if there was anyone who wanted to talk to Council that did not have an item on the agenda – Mr. Lonny
Spiker approached the podium. He wanted to complain about the Water Department regarding shutting off his water on a property that is
unoccupied. He receives a bill every month even though no one lives there. Mayor Griego said that they will have the attorney’s to look at
the ordinance and give their interpretation. Officer, Sgt. Romero, wanted to recognize Mr. Raymond Segura for his heroic efforts – there was
a suicide jumper at the bridge over I-25. Mr. Segura was holding on to him by his sweater so he wouldn’t fall. Sgt. Romero presented Mr.
Segura with the Citizen Life Saving Award.
4. REAPPOINTMENT OF PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSIONER – DISTRICT 1.
Ms. Christina Ainsworth presented item four. Members of the Planning and Zoning Commission are to be appointment by the Mayor and the
Village Council for a period of two years. Councilman Ortiz re-appointed Mr. Frank Vigil for District 1.
APPROVAL: Motion to approve
MOVED: Councilman Oritz
SECONDED: Councilman Romero
CARRIED: Motion passed on a vote of 2 (Councilman Romero – yes; Councilman Ortiz – yes) FOR AND 0 AGAINST.
5. REAPPOINTMENT OF PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSIONER – AT LARGE.
Ms. Christina Ainsworth presented item five. Members of the Planning and Zoning Commission are to be appointment by the Mayor and the
Village Council for a period of two years. Mayor Griego recommended the reappointment of Mr. Andy Gomez for the at large position.
APPROVAL: Motion to approve
MOVED: Councilman Romero
SECONDED: Councilman Ortiz
CARRIED: Motion passed on a vote of 2 (Councilman Romero – yes; Councilman Ortiz – yes) FOR AND 0 AGAINST.
6. CONTRACTS – REQUEST PERMISSION TO ENTER IN TO CONTRACT WITH INDIVIDUALS.
Mr. Jason Duran presented item six. Mr. Duran is requesting permission to enter in to contact with Ms. Kelly Armstrong for a league official
for the volleyball leagues. The second contact is for Benjamin Martin for security attendant at the Transportation Center. Mayor Griego
asked if there were any questions from Council – there were none.
APPROVAL: Motion to approve contracts for Ms. Kelly Armstrong and Mr. Benjamin Martin.
MOVED: Councilman Ortiz
SECONDED: Councilman Romero
CARRIED: Motion passed on a vote of 2 (Councilman Romero – yes; Councilman Ortiz – yes) FOR AND 0 AGAINST.
7. MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT (MOA) – SWIMMING POOL SUPPORT – LOS LUNAS SCHOOLS.
Mr. Jason Duran presented item seven. The Los Lunas Schools are requesting to enter into a MOA to partner with the Village to ensure that
the Los Lunas High School pool can successfully open for the summer of 2018. The request is for financial support in the amount of
$35,000.00, which will cover half of the operating cost for the entire 2018 season. During the meeting, there were some significant issues
that came up – damage to door jams, damage to the pool liner, If they have to replace the pool liner, it will cost $300,000.00.
APPROVAL: Motion to approve
MOVED: Councilman Ortiz
SECONDED: Councilman Romero
CARRIED: Motion passed on a vote of 2 (Councilman Romero – yes; Councilman Ortiz – yes) FOR AND 0 AGAINST.
8. 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: hire six Firefighter/EMT’s, hire one Park Tech II, hire one
Seasonal Street Laborer, hire five Seasonal College aides, and hire twenty-eight Seasonal High School Aides. This will be
discussed and with his authority, the Mayor can make the appointment of these people, however, it will not be official until it
can be ratified by a majority of the governing body.
APPROVAL: Motion to go into executive session pursuant to NMSA 1978 Section 10-15-1 (H) (2).
MOVED: Councilman Ortiz
SECONDED: Councilman Romero
CARRIED: Motion passed on a vote of 2 (Councilman Ortiz – yes; Councilman Romero – yes) FOR AND 0 AGAINST.
Adjourned at 6:26PM.
At 7:16P.M., Mayor Griego asked for a motion from Council indicating that they discussed the positions and will be coming
back to the next regular council meeting to be ratified.
APPROVAL: Motion to reconvene in open session pursuant to NMSA 1978 Section 10-15-1 (H) (2).
MOVED: Councilman Romero
SECONDED: Councilman Ortiz
CARRIED: Motion passed on a vote of 2 (Councilman Ortiz – yes; Councilman Romero – yes) FOR AND 0 AGAINST.
9. MINUTES.
Mayor Griego asked if there were corrections to the council minutes of April 12, 2018 – there was none.
MOTION: Motion to approve minutes
MOVED: Councilman Romero
SECONDED: Councilman Saiz
CARRIED: Motion passed on a vote of 2 (Councilman Ortiz – yes; Councilman Romero) FOR AND 0 AGAINST.
10. ADJOURNMENT.
Council meeting adjourned at 7:30PM.
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Gregory D. Martin, Village Administrator Charles Griego, Mayor
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MINUTES
VILLAGE OF LOS LUNAS
THURSDAY, APRIL 26, 2018
6:06PM
2. DESIGNATED USE – LOPEZ.
Ms. Christina Ainsworth presented item two. Adolph and Kathleen Lopez have applied for a designated use permit for the property located
at 2412 N. Los Lentes. The purpose is for the allowance of an accessory apartment. – it will be for family use. There were no opposition
received. Mayor Griego mentioned that he also received notice – site is adjacent to his property. Mayor Griego asked the public if there
were any comments – there were none. Mayor Griego asked Council to close the public comment and reconvene in regular Council.
APPROVAL: Motion to approve
MOVED: Councilman Romero
SECONDED: Councilman Ortiz
CARRIED: Motion passed on a vote of 3 (Councilman Romero – yes; Councilman Ortiz – yes; Councilman Saiz – yes) FOR AND 0
AGAINST. 6:07PM
Agenda
VILLAGE OF LOS LUNAS
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
THURSDAY, APRIL 26, 2018 – 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 18-09 – INTERIM BUDGET ADJUSTMENTS.
TAB 1.
ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL:
Approve or disapprove.
BACKGROUND AND RATIONALE:
An interim budget review of expenditure and revenue accounts for FY 2017-18 requires department budget
increases due to State LEDA funds received for Niagara Bottling and Facebook.
CHRISTINA AINSWORTH 2. REAPPOINTMENT OF PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSIONER – DISTRICT 1.
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. The Planning & Zoning Commissioner
District 1 position is due for reappointment. Frank Vigil is recommended for reappointment.
CHRISTINA AINSWORTH 3. REAPPOINTMENT OF PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSIONER – AT LARGE
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. Andy Gomez, member at large, was
appointed in December 2017 to complete the term vacated by Stephanie Williams, which expires in April 2018.
Andy Gomez is recommended for reappointment.
JASON DURAN 4. CONTRACTS – REQUEST PERMISSION TO ENTER IN TO CONTRACT WITH INDIVIDUALS.
TAB 4.
ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL:
Approve or disapprove.
BACKGROUND AND RATIONALE:
Request permission to enter into contract with individuals as league official for the Volleyball League and
Security attendant at the Transportation Center.
JASON DURAN 5. MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT (MOA) – SWIMMING POOL SUPPORT – LOS LUNAS SCHOOLS.
TAB 5.
ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL:
Approve or disapprove.
BACKGROUND AND RATIONALE:
Los Lunas School District is requesting to enter into a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) to partner with the
Village of Los Lunas to ensure that the Los Lunas High School Pool can successfully open for the summer of
2018. The request is for financial support in the amount of $35,000.00, which will cover half of the operating
cost for the entire 2018 season.
RALPH MIMS 6. RESOLUTION 18-10 – ACCURATE MACHINE IRB.
TAB 6.
ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL:
Approve or disapprove.
BACKGROUND AND RATIONALE:
Consideration of Accurate Machine IRB Inducement Resolution 18-10 declaring the intent of the Village of Los
Lunas, New Mexico, subject to the satisfaction of certain conditions, to issue Taxable Industrial Revenue Bonds
in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed fifteen million dollars ($15,000,000.00) in connection with a
proposed project to be located within the Village, for the purpose of inducing Accurate Machine & Tool Co., Inc.
to acquire, construct and quip a manufacturing facility.
CHRISTINA AINSWORTH 7. DESIGNATED USE - LOPEZ
TAB 7.
ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL:
PUBLIC HEARING. Approve or disapprove.
BACKGROUND AND RATIONALE:
Adolph and Kathleen Lopez have applied for a designated use permit for the property located in Tract 41-A-1-A,
with a street address of 2412 Los Lentes Rd NE, for the purpose of allowing an accessory apartment.
8. EXECUTIVE SESSION – pursuant to NMSA 1978 Section 10-15-1(H), the following matters will be
discussed in closed session:
TAB 8.
a) Hire six FT (6) Firefighter/EMT’s – Fire Department.
b) Hire one FT (1) Park Tech II – Parks & Recreation Division / Community Service Department.
c) Hire one (1) Seasonal Street Laborer – Street Division / Public Works Department.
d) Hire five (5) Seasonal College Aides – Recreation Division / Community Service Department.
e) Hire twenty-eight (28) Seasonal High School Aides – Recreation Division / Community Service
Department.
9. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
TAB 9.
a) Minutes from April 12, 2018 Council Meeting.
10. ADJOURNMENT.
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interpreter, or any other form of auxiliary aid or service to attend or participate in the hearing or meeting,
please contact the Deputy Clerk five (5) days prior to council meeting at 839-3840.
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