Village of Los Lunas Council Agendas\Minutes
Regular MeetingLos Lunas, NM · February 7, 2019
Minutes
MINUTES
VILLAGE OF LOS LUNAS
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2019
The Board of Trustees of the Village of Los Lunas, County of Valencia, and State of New Mexico met Thursday, February 7, 2019 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,
Gino Romero and Phillip Jaramillo.
Mayor: Charles Griego,
Mayor Pro Tem: Christopher Ortiz
Council:
Gino Romero
Phillip Jaramillo
Also present were: Gregory D. Martin, Debra Sanchez, Andrea Chavez, Jan Micalette, Teyna Trujeque, Deborah Fox, Pete Torres, Hortencia
Torres, Jim Rickey, V. Martinez, Sandy Schauer, Del Conroy, Susan Valker, Margarita Sanchez, Genevieve Ramirez, and Aracely Fores-
Ramierez.
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. MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT (MOA).
2. LIBRARY DOCUMENT DESTRUCTION.
3. RESOLUTION 19-04 – SERVING ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES AT AYER, HOY Y MANANA EXHIBIT OPENING RECEPTION.
4. CONTRACTS – REQUEST PERMISSION TO ENTER IN TO CONTRACTS FOR THE RECREATION DIVISION.
5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
a. Minutes from January 24, 2019 Council Meeting.
6. 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 Deborah Fox to lead the Council and audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.
• APPROVAL OF AGENDA.
Mayor Griego asked if there were any changes/correction to the agenda – there were none. Mayor Griego asked for a motion for the
amendment to the council agenda.
APPROVAL: Motion to approve council agenda as presented
MOVED: Councilman Ortiz
SECONDED: Councilman Romero
CARRIED: Motion passed on a vote of 3 (Councilman Ortiz – 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 item on the council agenda. Police Chief
Naithan Gurule make presentations to Supervisor of the Year, Officer of the Year, and Civilian of the Year within his department. Ms. Susan
Valker spoke on the transportation of nuclear waste via the railway coming through Los Lunas. She and her group opposes the
transportation and are asking Mayor/Council to submit a resolution opposing the transportation through Los Lunas.
1. MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT (MOA).
Mr. Gregory Martin presented item one. Valencia County has asked to enter into MOA with the Village of Los Lunas to administer the grant
in implementation of an Interchange Access Change Request (IACR) study. The IACR study is required to evaluate interchange and roadway
alternatives for phasing construction of the I-25 and Morris Road interchange. Attorneys per Michael Jaramillo have reviewed the MOA.
The Village of Los Lunas shall be reimbursed for services rendered from Valencia County through the $250,000.00 grant funds. Mayor
Griego asked Council if they had any questions – there were none. Mayor Griego asked for a recommendation from Council
APPROVAL: Motion to approve MOA
MOVED: Councilman Romero
SECONDED: Councilman Jaramillo
CARRIED: Motion passed on a vote of 3 (Councilman Ortiz – yes; Councilman Jaramillo – yes; Councilman Romero - yes) FOR
AND 0 AGAINST.
2. LIBRARY DOCUMENT DESTRUCTION.
Ms. Cynthia Shetter presented item two. Ms. Shetter has accumulated invoices/purchase orders dating back to 2004 thru 2015. She would
like to have these documents destroyed according to state statue. Mayor Griego asked Council if they had any questions – there were none.
Mayor Griego asked for a recommendation from Council.
APPROVAL: Motion to approve destruction
MOVED: Councilman Ortiz
SECONDED: Councilman Jaramillo
CARRIED: Motion passed on a vote of 3 (Councilman Ortiz – yes; Councilman Jaramillo – yes; Councilman Romero - yes) FOR
AND 0 AGAINST.
3. RESOLUTION 19-04 – SERVING ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES AT AYER, HOY Y MANANA EXHIBIT OPENING RECEPTION.
Ms. Cynthia Shetter presented item three. The Los Lunas Library is seeking permission for Teofilo’s Restaurant to sell Alcoholic beverages
during an opening reception for the Ayer, Hoy y Manana on Friday, March 1, 2019. There will be over 63 artists exhibiting at this event.
They are expecting 400 plus attendees. Mayor Griego asked Council if they had any questions – there were none. Mayor Griego asked for a
recommendation from Council.
APPROVAL: Motion to approve resolution 19-04
MOVED: Councilman Romero
SECONDED: Councilman Ortiz
CARRIED: Motion passed on a vote of 3 (Councilman Ortiz – yes; Councilman Jaramillo – yes; Councilman Romero - yes) FOR
AND 0 AGAINST.
4. CONTRACTS – REQUEST PERMISSION TO ENTER IN TO CONTRACTS FOR THE RECREATION DIVISION.
Mr. Jason Duran presented item four. The Recreation Division is requesting to enter into contract with the following: Kristin Ham, Theresa
Cordova, Lisa King, Eriene Lea Pierce, Elissa Gomez, Elena Castillo, and Ana Morales. They are all aerobics instructors for the Recreation
Division. Mayor Griego asked Council if they had any questions – there were none. Mayor Griego asked to approve everyone under one
motion – he then asked for a recommendation from Council.
APPROVAL: Motion to approve aerobics instructors
MOVED: Councilman Jaramillo
SECONDED: Councilman Romero
CARRIED: Motion passed on a vote of 3 (Councilman Ortiz – 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 January 24, 2019 – there was none.
MOTION: Motion to approve January 10, 2019 minutes
MOVED: Councilman Romero
SECONDED: Councilman Jaramillo
CARRIED: Motion passed on a vote of 3 (Councilman Ortiz – yes; Councilman Jaramillo – yes; Councilman Romero – yes) FOR
AND 0 AGAINST.
4. ADJOURNMENT.
Council meeting adjourned at 6:41 PM.
______________________________________________ _____________________________________________
Gregory D. Martin, Village Administrator Charles Griego, Mayor
Agenda
VILLAGE OF LOS LUNAS
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2019 – 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.
MICHAEL JARAMILLO 1. MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT (MOA).
TAB 1.
ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL:
Approve or disapprove.
BACKGROUND AND RATIONALE:
Valencia County was awarded $250,000.00 from the State of New Mexico Legislative Capital Outlay
Appropriation through the Department of Transportation, NMDOT Control Number C3182674, hereinafter
referred to as the “Grant”. Valencia County desires to enter into a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with the
Village of Los Lunas to administer the grant in implementation of an Interchange Access Change Request (IACR)
study. The IACR Study is required to evaluate interchange and roadway alternatives for phasing construction of
the I-25 and Morris Road Interchange. The Village of Los Lunas shall be reimbursed for services rendered from
Valencia County through the $250,000.00 grant funds.
CYNTHIA SHETTER 2. LIBRARY DOCUMENT DESTRUCTION.
TAB 2.
ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL:
Approve or disapprove.
BACKGROUND AND RATIONALE:
The destruction of documents as permitted by the New Mexico Records Retention Schedule 10-18-2018.
2004 – 2015 Copies of Purchasing Invoices and Purchase Orders – 18 03.021
CYNTHIA SHETTER 3. RESOLUTION 19-04 – SERVING ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES AT AYER, HOY Y MANANA EXHIBIT OPENING
RECEPTION.
TAB 3.
ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL:
Approve or disapprove.
BACKGROUND AND RATIONALE:
In partnership with Teofilo’s Restaurante, the Library Department requests permission for Teofilo’s Restaurante
to sell Alcoholic Beverages during opening reception for the Ayer, Hoy y Mañana: An Exhibition of Traditional
and Contemporary Hispanic Arts at the Museum of Heritage & Arts Friday, March 1, 2019.9
JASON DURAN 4. CONTRACTS – REQUEST PERMISSION TO ENTER IN TO CONTRACTS FOR THE RECREATION DIVISION.
TAB 4.
ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL:
Approve or disapprove.
BACKGROUND AND RATIONALE:
The Recreation Division is requesting to enter into contracts to conduct aerobics classes at the Daniel Fernandez
Recreation Center.
5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
TAB 5.
a) Minutes from January 24, 2019 Council Meeting.
6. 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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