Village of Los Lunas Council Agendas\Minutes
Regular MeetingLos Lunas, NM · September 20, 2018
Minutes
MINUTES
VILLAGE OF LOS LUNAS
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2018
The Board of Trustees of the Village of Los Lunas, County of Valencia, and State of New Mexico met Thursday, September 20, 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,
Gerard Saiz and Phillip Jaramillo. Councilman Gino Romero was excused.
Mayor: Charles Griego,
Mayor Pro Tem: Christopher Ortiz
Council: Gerard Saiz
Gino Romero, excused
Phillip Jaramillo
Also present were: Gregory D. Martin, Debra Sanchez, Joshua Chavez, Janice Byrnes, Bob Anderson, Sandy Schauer, Deborah Fox, Jim
Rickey, Cheryl Luna, David Foreman, and Ginny Adame.
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. DESTRUCTION OF OBSOLETE UTILITY BILLING ACCOUNTS.
2. DWI PROGRAM DOCUMENT DESTRUCTION.
3. REQUEST PERMISSION TO ENTER INTO CONTRACTS FOR THE COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT.
4. PERSONNEL ORDINANCE 12.11 – AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CURRENT SMOKING POLICY.
5. EXECUTIVE SESSION:
a) Hire FT Solid Waste Supervisor – Public Works Department.
b) Hire FT Heavy Duty Mechanic – Public Works Department.
c) Hire FT Museum Technician – Library Department.
d) Hire four (4) Seasonal Recreational Aides – Community Services Department.
e) Hire FT DWI Prevention Specialist – Community Services Department.
f) Hire FT DWI Compliance Officer – Community Services Department.
6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
a. Minutes from September 6, 2018 Council Meeting.
b. Minutes from August 30, 2018 Recruiting Workshop
7. ADJOURNMENT.
• CALL MEETING TO ORDER.
At 6:00 PM, Mayor Griego brought the meeting to order and welcomed the audience.
• PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.
Mayor Griego asked Ginny Adame to lead the Council and audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.
• APPROVAL OF AGENDA.
Mayor Griego asked council if there were any changes to the agenda – no comment from council. Mayor Griego asked for a motion.
APPROVAL: Motion to approve
MOVED: Councilman Saiz
SECONDED: Councilman Jaramillo
CARRIED: Motion passed on a vote of 3 (Councilman Ortiz – yes; Councilman Saiz – yes; Councilman Jaramillo - yes) FOR AND
0 AGAINST.
• PUBLIC INPUT FORUM.
Mayor Griego asked the public if there was anyone who wanted to speak to the Council that did not have any item on the council agenda. Ms.
Elena Gonzales approached the podium – she wanted to introduce her family’s watch and jewelry repair business that opened in the plaza
next to Baskin Robbins. Fire Chief John Gabaldon approached the podium – he wanted to recognize four Firefighters who recently
completed their probation.
1. DESTRUCTION OF OBSOLETE UTILITY BILLING ACCOUNTS.
Ms. Janice Byrnes presented item one. Per Administration Code 1.21.2.303, the utility Billing Division is requesting permission to destroy
obsolete utility billing accounts prior to January 1, 2011. Mayor Griego asked council if they had any comments – there were none. Mayor
Griego asked for a motion from council.
APPROVAL: Motion to approve destruction
MOVED: Councilman Ortiz
SECONDED: Councilman Saiz
CARRIED: Motion passed on a vote of 3 (Councilman Ortiz – yes; Councilman Saiz – yes; Councilman Jaramillo - yes) FOR AND
0 AGAINST.
2. DWI PROGRAM DOCUMENT DESTRUCTION.
Ms. Ginny Adame presented item two. Ms. Adame is requesting permission to destroy obsolete DWI files – pursuant to New Mexico
Administration Code 1.21.2.246, section 14-1-8 and NMSA 7.7.2.30 – documents through December 2011. Mayor Griego asked if there were
any questions from Council – there were none. Mayor Griego asked for a motion from council.
APPROVAL: Motion to approve destruction
MOVED: Councilman Saiz
SECONDED: Councilman Jaramillo
CARRIED: Motion passed on a vote of 3 (Councilman Ortiz - yes; Councilman Saiz – yes; Councilman Jaramillo - yes) FOR
AND 0 AGAINST.
3. REQUEST PERMISSION TO ENTER INTO CONTRACTS FOR THE COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT.
Mr. Jason Duran presented item three. Mr. Duran is requesting permission to enter into contract with six volleyball referees – Daniel
Calderon, Veronica Baeza, Julian Salas, Isaac Sanchez, Vince Armijo, and Sebastian Venegas. These contracts are a little difference, Larry
Guggino reviewed them. These contracts will no longer be up in a year, they will end when the individual decides to leave. Mayor Griego
asked if there were any questions – there were none. Mayor Griego asked for a motion from council.
APPROVAL: Motion to approve all six contracts as presented
MOVED: Councilman Ortiz
SECONDED: Councilman Jaramillo
CARRIED: Motion passed on a vote of 3 (Councilman Ortiz – yes; Councilman Saiz – yes; Councilman Jaramillo - yes) FOR AND
0 AGAINST.
4. PERSONNEL ORDINANCE 12.11 – AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CURRENT SMOKING POLICY.
Mayor Griego asked for motion to recess in regular and reconvene in a public hearing.
APPROVAL: Motion to approve
MOVED: Councilman Ortiz
SECONDED: Councilman Saiz
CARRIED: Motion passed on a vote of 3 (Councilman Ortiz – yes; Councilman Saiz – yes; Councilman Jaramillo - yes) FOR AND
0 AGAINST. (See last page for discussion).
Mayor Griego asked for motion from council.
APPROVAL: Motion to approve
MOVED: Councilman Saiz
SECONDED: Councilman Ortiz
CARRIED: Motion passed on a vote of 3 (Councilman Ortiz – yes; Councilman Saiz – yes; Councilman Jaramillo - yes) FOR AND
0 AGAINST.
5. EXECUTIVE SESSION.
Mayor Griego announced that the Council would be going into executive session pursuant to NMSA 1the following matters would be
discussed in closed session: hiring of a FT Solid Waste Supervisor, hiring of a FT Heavy Duty Mechanic, hiring a FT Museum Technician,
hiring of four Seasonal Recreational Aides, hiring of a FT DWI Prevention Specialist, and hiring of FT DWI Compliance Officer.
APPROVAL: Motion to go into executive session pursuant to NMSA 1978 Section 10-15-1 (H) (2).
MOVED: Councilman Ortiz
SECONDED: Councilman Jaramillo
CARRIED: Motion passed on a vote of 3 (Councilman Ortiz – yes; Councilman Saiz – yes; Councilman Jaramillo – yes) FOR AND
0 AGAINST. Adjourned at 6:23 PM.
At 7:10PM, Mayor Griego asked for a motion from Council indicating that they discussed the hiring of a FT Solid Waste Supervisor, hiring of a
FT Heavy Duty Mechanic, hiring a FT Museum Technician, hiring of four Seasonal Recreational Aides, hiring of a FT DWI Prevention
Specialist, and hiring of FT DWI Compliance Officer.
APPROVAL: Motion to approve
MOVED: Councilman Ortiz
SECONDED: Councilman Jaramillo
CARRIED: Motion passed on a vote of 3 (Councilman Ortiz – yes; Councilman Saiz – yes; Councilman Jaramillo – yes) FOR AND
0 AGAINST.
Mayor Griego put up the name of Arturo Romero for Solid Waste Supervisor.
APPROVAL: Motion to approve
MOVED: Councilman Ortiz
SECONDED: Councilman Jaramillo
CARRIED: Motion passed on a vote of 3 (Councilman Ortiz – yes; Councilman Saiz – yes; Councilman Jaramillo – yes) FOR AND
0 AGAINST.
Mayor Griego put up the name of David Foreman for Heavy Duty Mechanic.
APPROVAL: Motion to approve
MOVED: Councilman Jaramillo
SECONDED: Councilman Saiz
CARRIED: Motion passed on a vote of 3 (Councilman Ortiz – yes; Councilman Saiz – yes; Councilman Jaramillo – yes) FOR AND
0 AGAINST.
Mayor Griego put up the name of Rebecca Ortiz for Museum Technician.
APPROVAL: Motion to approve
MOVED: Councilman Ortiz
SECONDED: Councilman Jaramillo
CARRIED: Motion passed on a vote of 3 (Councilman Ortiz – yes; Councilman Saiz – yes; Councilman Jaramillo – yes) FOR AND
0 AGAINST.
Mayor Griego put up the names of Issac Sanchez, Sebastian Venegas, Carl Lucero, and Deidra Zuni for the positions of Seasonal Recreational
Aides.
APPROVAL: Motion to approve
MOVED: Councilman Saiz
SECONDED: Councilman Jaramillo
CARRIED: Motion passed on a vote of 3 (Councilman Ortiz – yes; Councilman Saiz – yes; Councilman Jaramillo – yes) FOR AND
0 AGAINST.
Mayor Griego put up the name of Linda Montano for the position of DWI Prevention Specialist.
APPROVAL: Motion to approve
MOVED: Councilman Saiz
SECONDED: Councilman Ortiz
CARRIED: Motion passed on a vote of 3 (Councilman Ortiz – yes; Councilman Saiz – yes; Councilman Jaramillo – yes) FOR AND
0 AGAINST.
Mayor Griego put up the name of Francesca Rengal for DWI Compliance Officer.
APPROVAL: Motion to approve
MOVED: Councilman Oritz
SECONDED: Councilman Jaramillo
CARRIED: Motion passed on a vote of 3 (Councilman Ortiz – yes; Councilman Saiz – yes; Councilman Jaramillo – yes) FOR AND
0 AGAINST.
6. MINUTES.
Mayor Griego asked if there were corrections to the council minutes of September 6, 2018 – there was none.
MOTION: Motion to approve September 6, 2018 minutes
MOVED: Councilman Ortiz
SECONDED: Councilman Jaramillo
CARRIED: Motion passed on a vote of 3 (Councilman Ortiz – yes; Councilman Saiz – yes; Councilman Jaramillo – yes) FOR AND
0 AGAINST.
Mayor Griego asked if there were any correction to the Recruiting Workshop minutes of August 30, 2018 – there were none.
MOTION: Motion to approve August 130, 2018 workshop minutes
MOVED: Councilman Jaramillo
SECONDED: Councilman Oritz
CARRIED: Motion passed on a vote of 3 (Councilman Ortiz – yes; Councilman Saiz – yes; Councilman Jaramillo – yes) FOR AND
0 AGAINST.
7. ADJOURNMENT.
Council meeting adjourned at 7:15PM.
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Gregory D. Martin, Village Administrator Charles Griego, Mayor
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MINUTES
VILLAGE OF LOS LUNAS
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2018
6:18PM
4. PERSONNEL ORDINANCE 12.11 – AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CURRENT SMOKING POLICY.
Ms. Iris Padilla presented item four. This proposed amendment modifies 12.11 – Smoking Policy to Tobacco Free Work-Place, which
captures the New Mexico Clean Air Act standards and addresses smokeless tobacco products and electronica smoothing devices. Notice was
posted in the Valencia County News Bulletin for 15 days – September 9, 2018 through September 20, 2018. Mayor Griego asked if there any
comments from council – there were none. Mayor Griego asked the audience if there were any comments – there was none. Mayor Griego
asked for a motion to close the public hearing.
APPROVAL: Motion to close public hearing
MOVED: Councilman Jaramillo
SECONDED: Councilman Ortiz
CARRIED: Motion passed on a vote of 3 (Councilman Ortiz – yes; Councilman Saiz – yes; Councilman Jaramillo - yes) FOR AND
0 AGAINST. 6:22PM
Agenda
VILLAGE OF LOS LUNAS
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2018 – 6:00 PM
COUNCIL CHAMBERS - 660 MAIN STREET
LOS LUNAS, NM 87031
PLEASE TURN OFF OR MUTE ALL ELECTRONIC DEVICES DURING MEETING
YOUR COOPERATION IS APPRECIATED
• 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.
JANICE BYRNES 1. DESTRUCTION OF OBSOLETE UTILITY BILLING ACCOUNTS.
TAB 1.
ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL:
Approve or disapprove.
BACKGROUND AND RATIONALE:
Pursuant to New Mexico Administration Code 1.21.2.303, the Utility Billing Division will be destroying obsolete
Utility billing accounts prior to January 1, 2011.
GINNY ADAME 2. DWI PROGRAM DOCUMENT DESTRUCTION.
TAB 2.
ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL:
Approve or disapprove.
BACKGROUND AND RATIONALE:
Pursuant to New Mexico Administration Code 1.21.2.246, section 14-1-8 NMSA and NMSA 7.7.30, the DWI
Program will destroy obsolete files.
JASON DURAN 3. REQUEST PERMISSION TO ENTER INTO CONTRACTS FOR THE COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT.
TAB 3.
ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL:
Approve or disapprove.
BACKGROUND AND RATIONALE:
Request permission to enter into contract with individuals as league officials for the Volleyball League.
IRIS PADILLA 4. PERSONNEL ORDINANCE 12.11 – AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CURRENT SMOKING POLICY.
TAB 4.
ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL:
HOLD PUBLIC HEARING. Approve or disapprove.
BACKGROUND AND RATIONALE:
The proposed Personnel Ordinance amendment modifies 12.11 Smoking Policy to Tobacco Free Work-Place
which captures the New Mexico Clean Air Act standards and addresses smokeless tobacco products and
electronic smoking devices. This notice was posted in the Valencia County News Bulletin, in the Legal section,
from 09/06/2018 through 09/20/2018.
5. EXECUTIVE SESSION – pursuant to NMSA 1978 Section 10-15-1(H), the following matters will be
discussed in closed session:
TAB 5.
a) Hire FT Solid Waste Supervisor – Public Works Department.
b) Hire FT Heavy Duty Mechanic – Public Works Department.
c) Hire FT Museum Technician – Library Department.
d) Hire four (4) Seasonal Recreational Aides – Community Services Department.
e) Hire FT DWI Prevention Specialist – Community Services Department.
f) Hire FT DWI Compliance Officer – Community Services Department.
6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
TAB56.
a) Minutes from September 6, 2018 Council Meeting.
b) Minutes from August 30, 2018 Recruiting Workshop.
7. ADJOURNMENT.
If you are an individual with a disability who is in need of a reader, amplifier, qualified sign language 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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