Village of Los Lunas Council Agendas\Minutes
Regular MeetingLos Lunas, NM · October 18, 2018
Minutes
MINUTES
VILLAGE OF LOS LUNAS
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2018
The Board of Trustees of the Village of Los Lunas, County of Valencia, and State of New Mexico met Thursday, October 4, 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, Gino Romero and Phillip Jaramillo.
Mayor: Charles Griego,
Mayor Pro Tem: Christopher Ortiz
Council: Gerard Saiz
Gino Romero
Phillip Jaramillo
Also present were: Martin Callahan, Katherine Smith, Sandy Schauer, Bob Anderson, 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 18-23 – SUPPORTING GO BOND B FOR NEW MEXICO LIBRARIES.
2. EXECUTIVE SESSION:
a) Hire 2 FT Firefighters/EMT’s – Fire Department.
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
a. Minutes from October 4, 2018 Council Meeting.
b. Minutes from September 27, 2018 Compensation/Classification Study Workshop.
4. 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 Ralph Mims 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 Romero
SECONDED: Councilman Saiz
CARRIED: Motion passed on a vote of 4 (Councilman Ortiz – yes; Councilman Saiz – yes; Councilman Jaramillo – yes;
Councilman Romero - yes) FOR AND 0 AGAINST.
• PUBLIC INPUT FORUM.
Mayor Griego asked if there was anyone who wanted to speak to the Council that did not have an agenda item. Ms. Catherine Smith
approached the podium. She is the reigning Teen New Mexico – she wanted to thank the Mayor and Council for their support and take a
picture with all of them. Mr. Ralph Mims approached the podium – lease agreement has been executed for Harbor Freight. They will be
located in front of Motor Sports – 1,600 sq. ft. building.
1. RESOLUTION 18-23 – SUPPORTING GO BOND B FOR NEW MEXICO LIBRARIES.
Ms. Cynthia Shetter presented item one. The Go Bond B will be on the ballot – it will be for $12 million dollars for public, schools, academic
and tribal libraries. A little over $308 thousand will come here to Valencia County and the Los Lunas Library will receive $79,736. Mayor
Griego asked council if they had any comments – there were none. Mayor Griego asked for a motion from council.
APPROVAL: Motion to approve resolution 18-23
MOVED: Councilman Saiz
SECONDED: Councilman Jaramillo
CARRIED: Motion passed on a vote of 4 (Councilman Ortiz – yes; Councilman Saiz – yes; Councilman Jaramillo – yes;
Councilman Romero - yes) FOR AND 0 AGAINST.
2. 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 2 FT Firefighters/EMT’s.
APPROVAL: Motion to go into executive session pursuant to NMSA 1978 Section 10-15-1 (H) (2).
MOVED: Councilman Ortiz
SECONDED: Councilman Saiz
CARRIED: Motion passed on a vote of 4 (Councilman Ortiz – yes; Councilman Saiz – yes; Councilman Jaramillo – yes;
Councilman Romero – yes) FOR AND 0 AGAINST. Adjourned at 6:09 PM.
At 6:32PM, Mayor Griego asked for a motion from Council indicating that they discussed the hiring of 2 FT Firefighters/EMT’s.
APPROVAL: Motion to approve
MOVED: Councilman Saiz
SECONDED: Councilman Ortiz
CARRIED: Motion passed on a vote of 4 (Councilman Ortiz – yes; Councilman Saiz – yes; Councilman Jaramillo – yes;
Councilman Romero – yes) FOR AND 0 AGAINST.
Mayor Griego put up the name of William Jackson for the Firefighter/EMT position.
APPROVAL: Motion to approve
MOVED: Councilman Saiz
SECONDED: Councilman Jaramillo
CARRIED: Motion passed on a vote of 4 (Councilman Ortiz – yes; Councilman Saiz – yes; Councilman Jaramillo – yes;
Councilman Romero – yes) FOR AND 0 AGAINST.
Mayor Griego put up the name of Andrew Yamamoto for the Firefighter/EMT position.
APPROVAL: Motion to approve
MOVED: Councilman Romero
SECONDED: Councilman Ortiz
CARRIED: Motion passed on a vote of 4 (Councilman Ortiz – yes; Councilman Saiz – yes; Councilman Jaramillo – yes;
Councilman Romero – yes) FOR AND 0 AGAINST.
3. MINUTES.
Mayor Griego asked if there were corrections to the council minutes of October 4, 2018 – there was none.
MOTION: Motion to approve October 4, 2018 minutes
MOVED: Councilman Saiz
SECONDED: Councilman Ortiz
CARRIED: Motion passed on a vote of 4 (Councilman Ortiz – yes; Councilman Saiz – yes; Councilman Jaramillo – yes;
Councilman Romero – yes) FOR AND 0 AGAINST.
Mayor Griego asked if there were any correction to the Compensation/Classification Study Workshop minutes of September 27, 2018 – there
were none.
MOTION: Motion to approve September 27, 2018 workshop minutes
MOVED: Councilman Ortiz
SECONDED: Councilman Jaramillo
CARRIED: Motion passed on a vote of 4 (Councilman Ortiz – yes; Councilman Saiz – yes; Councilman Jaramillo – yes;
Councilman Romero – yes) FOR AND 0 AGAINST.
4. ADJOURNMENT.
Council meeting adjourned at 6:34PM.
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Gregory D. Martin, Village Administrator Charles Griego, Mayor
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Agenda
VILLAGE OF LOS LUNAS
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2018 – 6:00 PM
COUNCIL CHAMBERS - 660 MAIN STREET
LOS LUNAS, NM 87031
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• 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.
CYNTHIA SHETTER 1. RESOLUTION 18-23 – SUPPORTING GO BOND B FOR NEW MEXICO LIBRARIES.
TAB 1.
ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL:
Approve or disapprove.
BACKGROUND AND RATIONALE:
In the coming November 8, 2016 statewide election, GO Bond “B” will provide: $12 million for public, schools,
academic and tribal libraries.
Estimated distributions for Valencia County are as follows:
- Los Lunas Public Library $ 79,736
- Belen Public Library $ 41,719
- Bosque Farms Public Library $ 24,811
- Los Lunas School District $ 83,605
- Belen Consolidated Schools $ 49,229
- School of Dreams Academy $ 5,057
- UNM Valencia $ 24,296
Estimated Total $ 308,453
The 2018 Bonds will allow the library to continue to improve collections as well as keeping collections and
information technologies up to date. There is also a provision for fixtures and furniture that the patrons benefit.
2. EXECUTIVE SESSION – pursuant to NMSA 1978 Section 10-15-1(H), the following matters will be
discussed in closed session:
TAB 2.
a) Hire two (2) FT Firefighters/EMT’s – Fire Department.
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
TAB56.
a) Minutes from October 4, 2018 Council Meeting.
b) Minutes from September 27, 2018 Compensation/Classification Study Workshop.
4. 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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