Village of Los Lunas Council Agendas\Minutes
Regular MeetingLos Lunas, NM · December 6, 2018
Minutes
MINUTES
VILLAGE OF LOS LUNAS
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2018
The Board of Trustees of the Village of Los Lunas, County of Valencia, and State of New Mexico met Thursday, December 6, 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: Gregory D. Martin, Debra Sanchez, Kyla Stover, Matt DiGregory, Deborah Fox, Sandy Schauer, Bob Anderson, Jim
Rickey, and Del Conroy.
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. APPOINTMENT OF PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSIONER – DISTRICT 4.
2. LIQUOR LICENSE DISTANCE FROM CHURCH WAIVER APPROVAL FOR RANGE SEVEN LICENSE, LLC DBA, THE RANGE CAFÉ.
3. LIQUOR LICENSE APPROVAL FOR RANGE SEVEN LICENSE, LLC DBA THE RANGE CAFÉ.
4. NM6 AND I-25 PHASE II BEAUTIFICATION PROJECT.
5. REQUEST PERMISSION TO APPLY FOR THE FACEBOOK COMMUNITY ACTION GRANT.
6. EXECUTIVE SESSION:
a) Request to promote a Police Officer to Sergeant.
b) Hire Temporary Planning Intern – Community Development Department.
c) Hire eight (8) Seasonal Recreation Aides.
7. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
a. Minutes from November 15, 2018 Council Meeting.
b. Minutes from November 8, 2018 PID Workshop.
8. 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 Fred Carbajal to lead the Council and audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.
• APPROVAL OF AGENDA.
Mayor Griego asked if there were any changes to the council agenda – there were none. Mayor Griego asked for a motion from Council.
APPROVAL: Motion to approve
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.
• PUBLIC INPUT FORUM.
None.
1. APPOINTMENT OF PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSIONER – DISTRICT 4.
Ms. Christina Ainsworth presented item one. The position was vacated when Mr. Jaramillo was appointed to Council. Ms. Marcia Spencer is
recommended to complete the current term, which expires in 2019. Mayor Griego asked council if they had any questions – there were
none. Mayor Griego asked for a motion from council.
APPROVAL: Motion to approve Ms. Marcia Spencer for Planning & Zoning Commission for District 4.
MOVED: Councilman Jaramillo
SECONDED: Councilman Romero
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. LIQUOR LICENSE DISTANCE FROM CHURCH WAIVER APPROAL FOR RANCE SEVEN LICENSE, LLC DBA THE RANGE CAFÉ.
Mayor Griego mentioned that testimony could be heard for both items (Items 2 & 3) at the same time and make two separate actions. Mayor
asked for a motion recess in regular session and reconvene in a public hearing. (See last page for minutes)
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. 6:06PM
Mayor Griego asked for a decision from council regarding item two – the liquor license distance waiver.
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.
3. LIQUOR LICENSE APPROVAL FOR RANGE SEVEN LICENSE, LLC DBA THE RANGE CAFÉ.
Mayor Griego asked for a decision from council regarding item three – liquor license transfer approval.
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.
4. NM6 AND I-25 PHAE II BEAUTIFICATION PROJECT.
Mr. Michael Jaramillo presented item four. The Public Works Department received two responsive bids to install landscaping, plants,
irrigation and accent lighting. The improvements will be on the south and north bound off ramps. The NMDOT TIP is funding 80% and the
Village’s match is 20%. Molzen-Corbin has reviewed as well as NMDOT. Councilman Romero asked when the project is supposed to start –
Mr. Jaramillo replied mid-February 2019; it is a ninety-day project. Sequoia Landscaping came in as the low bidder ($592,971.71).
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 low bidder, Sequoia Landscaping at $592,971.71.
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.
5. REQUEST PERMISSION TO APPLY FOR THE FACEBOOK COMMUNITY ACTION GRANT.
Police Chief Naithan Gurule presented item five. The Police Department is requesting permission to apply for the Facebook Community
Action Grant in the amount of $15,000 to purchase surveillance (audio/video recording) equipment used by detective during undercover
operations. 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 Romero
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.
6. 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: request to promote a Police Officer to Sergeant; hire a temporary Planning Intern; and hire eight (8) Seasonal
Recreation Aides.
APPROVAL: Motion to go into executive session pursuant to NMSA 1978 Section 10-15-1 (H) (2).
MOVED: Councilman Jaramillo
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. Adjourned at 6:14 PM.
At 6:57 PM, Mayor Griego asked for a motion from Council indicating that they discussed a request to promote a Police Officer to Sergeant;
hire a temporary Planning Intern; and hire eight (8) Seasonal Recreation Aides.
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.
At the recommendation of Chief Gurule, Officer Brandon Carta will be promoted to Sergeant.
APPROVAL: Motion to approve
MOVED: Councilman Romero
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 Alexandria Lyons for the position of Temporary Planning Intern.
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 announced that all eight seasonal employees on list be hired.
APPROVAL: Motion to approve
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.
7. MINUTES.
Mayor Griego asked if there were corrections to the council minutes of November 15, 2018 – there was none.
MOTION: Motion to approve November 15, 2018 minutes
MOVED: Councilman Jaramillo
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 corrections to the PID workshop minutes of November 8, 2018 – there was none.
MOTION: Motion to approve November 15, 2018 minutes
MOVED: Councilman Ortiz
SECONDED: Councilman Romero
CARRIED: Motion passed on a vote of 4 (Councilman Ortiz – yes; Councilman Saiz – yes; Councilman Jaramillo – yes;
Councilman Romero – yes) FOR AND 0 AGAINST.
8. ADJOURNMENT.
Council meeting adjourned at 7:02PM.
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Gregory D. Martin, Village Administrator Charles Griego, Mayor
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VILLAGE OF LOS LUNAS
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2018
2. LIQUOR LICENSE DISTANCE FROM CHURCH WAIVER APPROAL FOR RANCE EVEN LICENSE, LLC DBA THE RANGE CAFÉ.
Ms. Christina Ainsworth presented item two and item three. The distance waiver due to its proximity to the church on the other side of
Main Street, they are required to be a certain distance (300 Ft.) three hundred feet from a church or school. This is primarily for food sales.
Planning & Zoning recommends approval. Simultaneously, the approval of the liquor license (Item 3) to serve liquor at the establishment.
Mayor Griego asked Council if they had any questions – Councilwoman Romero asked if it was the school or the church and Ms. Ainsworth
replied, the church. Mayor announced that this was a public hearing and asked if there was anyone who wanted to speak either for or
against the proposed. Ms. Kayla Stover approached the podium; she represents Mr. DiGregory the owner of the Range. He is currently
renovating the old Henrietta’s. Mayor thank her for the update. Mayor Griego asked Council if they had any questions – there were none.
Mayor Griego asked for a motion from council.
Mayor Griego asked for a motion from Council to close the public hearing and reconvene in regular session.
APPROVAL: Motion to approve
MOVED: Councilman Romero
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. 6:08PM
Agenda
VILLAGE OF LOS LUNAS
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 6, 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.
CHRISTINA AINSWORTH 1. APPOINTMENT OF PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSIONER – DISTRICT 4.
TAB 1.
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, Phillip Jaramillo, resigned to accept an appointment to the Village
Council. Marcia Spencer is recommended to complete the current term which expires in 2019.
CHRISTINA AINSWORTH 2. LIQUOR LICENSE DISTANCE FROM CHURCH WAIVER APPROVAL FOR RANGE SEVEN LICENSE, LLC DBA
THE RANGE CAFÉ.
TAB 2.
ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL:
HOLD PUBLIC HEARING. Approve or disapprove.
BACKGROUND AND RATIONALE:
Range Seven License, LLC dba The Range Cafe, whose mailing address is PO Box 1780, Bernalillo, NM 87004, has
requested a waiver of the three hundred feet (300ft) distance requirement of a church or school for approval of
an inter-local dispenser liquor license with on premise consumption for a restaurant. The proposed location is
740 Main St NE, Los Lunas, NM 87031.
CHRISTINA AINSWORTH 3. LIQUOR LICENSE APPROVAL FOR RANGE SEVEN LICENSE, LLC DBA THE RANGE CAFÉ.
TAB 3.
ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL:
HOLD PUBLIC HEARING. Approve or disapprove.
BACKGROUND AND RATIONALE:
Range Seven License, LLC dba The Range Cafe, whose mailing address is PO Box 1780, Bernalillo, NM 87004, is
seeking a transfer of ownership and change of location of Inter-Local Dispenser Liquor License No. 2664 with on
premise consumption for a restaurant. The proposed location is 740 Main St NE, Los Lunas, NM 87031.
MICHAEL JARAMILLO 4. NM6 AND I-25 PHASE II BEAUTIFICATION PROJECT.
TAB 4.
ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL:
Approve or disapprove.
BACKGROUND AND RATIONALE:
The Public Works Department received two (2) responsive bids to install landscaping, plantings, irrigation and
accent lighting. Improvements will be on the south bound and north bound off-ramps. The NMDOT
Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) is funding 80% with a Village of Los Lunas 20% match from the
Infrastructure Fund.
Base Bids received without NMGRT:
Sequoia Landscaping $592,971.71
Accent Landscape Contractors, Inc $697,351.54
NAITHAN GURULE 5. REQUEST PERMISSION TO APPLY FOR THE FACEBOOK COMMUNITY ACTION GRANT.
TAB 5.
ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL:
Approve or disapprove.
BACKGROUND AND RATIONALE:
The police department is requesting permission to apply for the Facebook Community Action Grant in the
amount of $15,000 to purchase surveillance (audio/video recording) equipment used by detectives during
undercover operations.
6. EXECUTIVE SESSION – pursuant to NMSA 1978 Section 10-15-1(H), the following matters will be
discussed in closed session:
TAB 6.
a) Request to promote a Police Officer to Sergeant.
b) Hire Temporary Planning Intern – Community Development Department.
c) Hire eight (8) Seasonal Recreation Aides
7. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
TAB 7.
a) Minutes from November 15, 2018 Council Meeting.
b) Minutes from November 8, 2018 PID Workshop.
8. ADJOURNMENT.
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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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