Village of Los Lunas Council Agendas\Minutes
Regular MeetingLos Lunas, NM · February 20, 2020
Minutes
MINUTES
VILLAGE OF LOS LUNAS
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2020
The Board of Trustees of the Village of Los Lunas, County of Valencia, and State of New Mexico met Thursday, February 20, 2020 in regular
session at 6:00 PM at the Council Chambers. Roll call was taken and the following were present: Charles Griego, Christopher Ortiz, Cruz
Munoz, and Phillip Jaramillo - Gino Romero was excused.
Mayor: Charles Griego
Mayor Pro Tem: Christopher Ortiz
Council: Gino Romero, excused
Phillip Jaramillo
Cruz Munoz
Also present were: Gregory Martin, Debra Sanchez, Sue Small, Sandy Schauer, Duane Draszkieweiz, and Arturo Romero.
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 20-03 – FIREFIGHTER/EMT HOURLY PAY ON SPECIAL PROJECTS/EVENTS FUNDED THROUGH OUTSIDE SOURCES.
2. EXECUTIVE SESSION:
a) Hire Superintendent – Solid Waste Division / Public Works Department.
b) Hire Transfer Station Truck Driver – Solid Waste Division / Public Works Department.
c) Hire 2-FT Residential Drivers – Solid Waste Division / Public Works Department.
d) Ratify hiring of Financial Analyst – Administration Department.
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
a) Minutes from February 6, 2020 Council Meeting.
4. ADJOURNMENT.
• CALL MEETING TO ORDER.
At 6:00 PM, Mayor Charles Griego brought the meeting to order and welcomed the audience.
• PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.
Mayor Griego asked Anna to lead the Council and audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.
• APPROVAL OF AGENDA.
Mayor Griego then asked if there were any changes or corrections to the council agenda – there were none. Mayor Griego asked for a
motion.
APPROVAL: Motion to approve council agenda.
MOVED: Councilman Ortiz
SECONDED: Councilman Cruz
CARRIED: Motion passed on a vote of 3 (Councilman Ortiz – yes; Councilman Munoz – yes; Councilman Jaramillo – yes) FOR
AND 0 AGAINST.
• PUBLIC INPUT FORUM.
Mayor Griego asked if there was anyone in the audience who wanted to speak to the Council that did not have an item on the agenda. Ms.
Sue Small approached the podium – Valencia Soil and Conservation extended an invite to the Mayor and Council to their multi-day Ranger
Program on March 13, 2020 – one-day event.
1. RESOLUTION 20-03 – FIREFIGHTER/EMT’S HOURLY PAY ON SPECIAL PROJECTS/EVENTS FUNDED THROUGH OUTSIDE SOURCES.
Fire Chief John Gabaldon presented item 1. This is a resolution for Firefighters/EMT’s establishing an hourly rate for special events worked.
This resolution will establish an hourly rate of $40.00 per hour determined upon the average overtime rate of all firefighters/EMT’s working
the special projects/event. Resolution is consistent with the previously approved (Resolution 19-26) using the same formula to calculate the
hourly rate to be paid to Police Officers working special events/projects that are to be paid by third parties. Mayor Griego asked Council if
they had any comments – there were none. Mayor asked for a motion from Council.
APPROVAL: Motion to approve resolution 20-03.
MOVED: Councilman Jaramillo
SECONDED: Councilman Cruz
CARRIED: Motion passed on a vote of 3 (Councilman Ortiz – yes; Councilman Munoz – yes; Councilman Jaramillo – 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 may be discussed
in closed session: hire Superintendent for Solid Waste Division, hire Transfer Station Truck Driver for Solid Waste Division, hire 2-FT
Residential Drivers for Solid Waste Division, and ratify hiring of Financial Analyst for Administration Department.
APPROVAL: Motion to go into executive session pursuant to NMSA 1978 Section 10-15-1 (H) (2).
MOVED: Councilman Ortiz
SECONDED: Councilman Munoz
CARRIED: Motion passed on a vote of 3 (Councilman Ortiz – yes; Councilman Munoz – yes; Councilman Jaramillo – yes) FOR
AND 0 AGAINST. 6:08M
At 6:58PM, Mayor Griego asked for a motion from Council to reconvene indicating that they discussed a request to hire Superintendent for
Solid Waste Division, hire Transfer Station Truck Driver for Solid Waste Division, hire 2-FT Residential Drivers for Solid Waste Division, and
ratify hiring of Financial Analyst for Administration Department.
APPROVAL: Motion to approve
MOVED: Councilman Ortiz
SECONDED: Councilman Jaramillo
CARRIED: Motion passed on a vote of 3 (Councilman Ortiz – yes; Councilman Munoz – yes; Councilman Jaramillo – yes) FOR
AND 0 AGAINST
For the Superintendent position, Mayor Griego recommended Arturo Romero.
APPROVAL: Motion to approve
MOVED: Councilman Jaramillo
SECONDED: Councilman Munoz
CARRIED: Motion passed on a vote of 3 (Councilman Ortiz – yes; Councilman Munoz – yes; Councilman Jaramillo – yes) FOR
AND 0 AGAINST.
For the Transfer Station Truck Driver, Mayor Griego recommended Melvin Windbiel.
APPROVAL: Motion to approve
MOVED: Councilman Ortiz
SECONDED: Councilman Munoz
CARRIED: Motion passed on a vote of 3 (Councilman Ortiz – yes; Councilman Munoz – yes; Councilman Jaramillo – yes) FOR
AND 0 AGAINST.
For the FT Residential Driver, Mayor Griego recommended Garret Kerr.
APPROVAL: Motion to approve
MOVED: Councilman Ortiz
SECONDED: Councilman Munoz
CARRIED: Motion passed on a vote of 3 (Councilman Ortiz – yes; Councilman Munoz – yes; Councilman Jaramillo – yes) FOR
AND 0 AGAINST.
For the FT Residential Driver, Mayor Griego recommended Waylon Billie.
APPROVAL: Motion to approve
MOVED: Councilman Jaramillo
SECONDED: Councilman Munoz
CARRIED: Motion passed on a vote of 3 (Councilman Ortiz – yes; Councilman Munoz – yes; Councilman Jaramillo – yes) FOR
AND 0 AGAINST.
Ratify hiring of Financial Analyst, Amanda Tenorio.
APPROVAL: Motion to approve
MOVED: Councilman Jaramillo
SECONDED: Councilman Munoz
CARRIED: Motion passed on a vote of 3 (Councilman Ortiz – yes; Councilman Munoz – yes; Councilman Jaramillo – yes) FOR
AND 0 AGAINST.
3. MINUTES.
Mayor Griego asked if there were corrections to the council minutes of February 6, 2020 – there was none.
MOTION: Motion to approve
MOVED: Councilman Ortiz
SECONDED: Councilman Munoz
CARRIED: Motion passed on a vote of 3 (Councilman Ortiz – yes; Councilman Munoz – yes; Councilman Jaramillo – yes) FOR
AND 0 AGAINST.
4. ADJOURNMENT.
Council meeting adjourned at 7:00PM.
______________________________________________ _____________________________________________
Gregory D. Martin, Village Administrator Charles Griego, Mayor
Agenda
VILLAGE OF LOS LUNAS
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2020 – 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.
JOHN GABALDON 1. RESOLUTION 20-03 – FIREFIGHTER/EMT’S HOURLY PAY ON SPECIAL PROJECTS/EVENTS FUNDED
THROUGH OUTSIDE SOURCES.
TAB 1.
ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL:
Approve or disapprove.
BACKGROUND AND RATIONALE:
As there is no resolution for firefighter/EMTS, establishing an hourly rate for special events worked, we are
presenting this resolution for you review and consideration. If approved, this resolution will establish an hourly
rate of $40.00 per hour determined upon the average overtime rate of all firefighter/EMTs working the special
project OR event or the hourly rate in the agreement with the third party whichever is greater. Resolution 20-03
is consistent with previously approved Resolution 19-26, using the same formula to calculate the hourly rate to
be paid to police officers working special events or projects that are to be paid by third parties.
2. EXECUTIVE SESSION – pursuant to NMSA 1978 Section 10-15-1(H), the following matters may be
discussed in closed session:
TAB 2.
a) Hire Superintendent – Solid Waste Division / Public Works Department.
b) Hire Transfer Station Truck Driver – Solid Waste Division / Public Works Department.
c) Hire 2-FT Residential Drivers – Solid Waste Division / Public Works Department.
d) Ratify hiring of Financial Analyst – Administration Department.
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES.
TAB 3.
a) Minutes from February 6, 2020, Council Meeting.
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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