Village of Los Lunas Council Agendas\Minutes
Regular MeetingLos Lunas, NM · June 25, 2020
Minutes
MINUTES
VILLAGE OF LOS LUNAS
THURSDAY, JUNE 25, 2020
The Board of Trustees of the Village of Los Lunas, County of Valencia, and State of New Mexico met Thursday, June 25, 2020 in regular
session at 6:00 PM at the Council Chambers. Roll call was taken and the following were present: Mayor Charles Griego, Councilmen
Christopher Ortiz, Cruz Munoz, and Gino Romero. Meeting was conducted and recorded through Webex.com.
Mayor: Charles Griego
Mayor Pro Tem: Christopher Ortiz
Council: Gino Romero
Phillip Jaramillo
Cruz Munoz
Also present were: Gregory D. Martin, Debra Sanchez, and Martin Callahan.
In accordance with Ordinance 114A, the following agenda was prepared and circulated as required:
1. RESOLUTION 20-11 – APPROVE THE APPLICATION AND PETITION OF SIVAGE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, LLC FOR FORMATION OF
THE FIESTA PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT (PID) AND APPROVING RELATED DOCUMENT AND AGREEMENTS, INCLUDING A PID
INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT AND ACQUISITION AGREEMENT.
2. DESTRUCTION OF RECORDS: IPRA REQUESTS.
3. RESOLUTION 20-18 – UNITED STATES BURAU OF JUSTICE ASSISTANCE (BIA) SWB RURAL LAW ENFROCEMENT ASSISTANCE
PROGRAM.
4. FY 2021 INTERIM BUDGET POSITION RECLASSIFICATIONS.
5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES.
6. ADJOURMENT.
• 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 Martin Callahan to lead the Council and WebEx participants in the Pledge of Allegiance.
• APPROVAL OF AGENDA.
Mayor Griego asked if there were any changes to the agenda – there were none. Mayor Griego asked for a motion from Council.
APPROVAL: Motion to approve council agenda.
MOVED: Councilman Jaramillo
SECONDED: Councilman Ortiz
CARRIED: Motion passed on a vote of 4 (Councilman Romero – yes; Councilman Ortiz – yes; Councilman Jaramillo – yes;
Councilman Munoz – yes) FOR AND 0 AGAINST.
1. RESOLUTION 20-11 – APPROVE THE APPLICATION AND PETITION OF SIVAGE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, LLC FOR FORMATION OF
THE FIESTA PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT (PID) AND APPROVING RELATED DOCUMENT AND AGREEMENTS, INCLUDING A PID
INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT AND ACQUISITION AGREEMENT.
Mayor Griego asked for a motion to remove item from postponement (postponed at April 23, 2020 council meeting).
APPROVAL: Motion to remove from postponement.
MOVED: Councilman Romero
SECONDED: Councilman Ortiz
CARRIED: Motion passed on a vote of 4 (Councilman Romero – yes; Councilman Ortiz – yes; Councilman Jaramillo – yes;
Councilman Munoz – yes) FOR AND 0 AGAINST.
Mayor Griego asked for a motion to adjourn as council and go in to a public hearing to hear item one.
APPROVAL: Motion to approve.
MOVED: Councilman Ortiz
SECONDED: Councilman Romero
CARRIED: Motion passed on a vote of 4 (Councilman Romero – yes; Councilman Ortiz – yes; Councilman Jaramillo – yes;
Councilman Munoz – yes) FOR AND 0 AGAINST. 6:12PM
Mayor Griego asked for a recommendation from Council.
APPROVAL: Motion passed to approve resolution 20-11 and adopt findings of Planning & Zoning was made by
MOVED: Councilman Romero
SECONDED: Councilman Ortiz
CARRIED: Motion passed on a vote of 2 (Councilman Romero – yes; Councilman Ortiz – yes; Councilman Jaramillo – no;
Councilman Munoz – no) FOR AND 2 AGAINST. Mayor Griego broke the tie – voted in favor of resolution 20-11.
Minutes are on last page.
2. DESTRUCTION OF RECORDS – IPRA REQUESTS.
Mr. Gregory D. Martin presented item two. Request permission to destroy IPRA requests/email requests. Retention schedule is one year
after the file is closed. Included are procedures, custodian of record appointment requests to review/copy and email documents, copies and
emails of denial to review/copy and email documents, copies of emails of memoranda extending time to respond to request, copies and
emails of memoranda stating that this department is not responsible for maintaining record requested and is forwarding request to
appropriate custodian. Mayor Griego asked Council if they had any questions – there were none. Mayor Griego asked for a motion from
Council.
APPROVAL: Motion to approve destruction of IPRA requests.
MOVED: Councilman Ortiz
SECONDED: Councilman Romero
CARRIED: Motion passed on a vote of 4 (Councilman Romero – yes; Councilman Ortiz – yes; Councilman Jaramillo – yes;
Councilman Munoz – yes) FOR AND 0 AGAINST.
3. RESOLUTION 20-18 – UNITED STATES BUREAU OF JUSTICE ASSISTANCE (BIA) SWB RURAL LAW ENFORCEMENT ASSISTANCE
PROGRAM.
Police Chief Naithan Gurule presented item three. This is a grant that they are applying for – looking to purchase, if awarded, additional
media storage for body-worn camera video footage and digital platform for the communications tower to improve radio transmission. The
Bureau of Justice has made funds available in the amount of up to $150,000 to rural law enforcement agencies within boarder states.
Councilman Romero commented that he likes that the Police Department goes out to locate grants for funding. Also thanked PD how they
have responded and operated through this virus and how they have worked with the state. Mayor Griego asked for a motion from Council.
APPROVAL: Motion to approve resolution 20-18.
MOVED: Councilman Ortiz
SECONDED: Councilman Munoz
CARRIED: Motion passed on a vote of 4 (Councilman Romero – yes; Councilman Ortiz – yes; Councilman Jaramillo –yes;
Councilman Munoz – yes) FOR AND 0 AGAINST.
4. FY 2021 INTERIM BUDGET POSITION RECLASSICIATIONS.
Mr. Gregory D. Martin presented item four. Council were provided a memo that summarizes the different reclassifications that were
approved at the budget workshop. Also provided were the minutes and recording of that meeting. There is one recommendation that
should be reviewed that was not part of the previous recommendations – it was a late request. Mayor Griego asked to review the new
recommendation. Greg commented that due to the recent vacancy of the HR Manager, the incumbent/employee submitted a JDQ, which was
reviewed and reclassified from a Grade F to a Grade G. There is no change in title, but due to the added responsibilities, we felt it was
recommended to make that change. These changes will not revert back to the HR Manager; they will remain with the HR Technician.
Councilmen Ortiz and Romero feel that there are way too many reclassifications being done especially after the study. Councilman Romero
feels the study was done incorrectly. Councilman Ortiz questioned the Administrative Assistant – the two part time positions are being
combined to create the FT Administrative Assistant. Council commented that they need an extra day to review for future budget workshops.
Mayor Griego asked Council for a recommendation.
APPROVAL: Motion to approve.
MOVED: Councilman Ortiz
SECONDED: Councilman Munoz
CARRIED: Motion passed on a vote of 4 (Councilman Romero – yes; Councilman Ortiz – yes; Councilman Jaramillo – yes;
Councilman Munoz – yes) FOR AND 0 AGAINST.
5. MINUTES.
Mayor Griego asked if there were corrections to the council minutes of June 11, 2020 – there were none.
MOTION: Motion to approve.
MOVED: Councilman Munoz
SECONDED: Councilman Jaramillo
CARRIED: Motion passed on a vote of 4 (Councilman Romero – yes; Councilman Ortiz – yes; Councilman Jaramillo – yes;
Councilman Munoz – yes) FOR AND 0 AGAINST.
6. ADJOURNMENT.
Council meeting adjourned at 6:13PM.
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Gregory D. Martin, Village Administrator Charles Griego, Mayor
MINUTES
VILLAGE OF LOS LUNAS
THURSDAY, JUNE 25, 2020
1. RESOLUTION 20-11 – APPROVE THE APPLICATION AND PETITION OF SIVAGE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, LLC FOR FORMATION OF
THE FIESTA PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT (PID) AND APPROVING RELATED DOCUMENT AND AGREEMENTS, INCLUDING A PID
INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT AND ACQUISITION AGREEMENT.
Ms. Erin Callahan presented item one. Erin introduced Jill Sweeney, Bond Counsel for the Village – she would also be presenting. Erin
continued with her presentation. This is an application to form a Public Improvement District (PID) in the Fiesta area. There has been a
minor amendment to the document since the last presentation. The developer has agreed to develop a certain minimum percentage of
private amenities in the subdivision. One of the “sticking points” for council – there were many amenities discussed but none could be held
to the document for the Fiesta PID. The developer agreed to develop them even those are private amenities that will not be financed through
the PID bonds. Councilman Romero commented on the amenities that were provided by the developer, are these covered through the PID.
Erin replied in the most recent application, there was an update to the development agreement that agreed to some private amenities
through the agreement. Developer also provided document that listed those amenities (landscaping improvements and certain
improvements to open space). Erin also mentioned that these would not be paid for through PID bonds. Mayor Griego asked about the
duration of the PID bond. Chat box – how long would a homeowner have to pay on the PID’s. Mike Sivage replied normally a 30-year bond.
(Audio complications with Jill Sweeney). Councilman Munoz commented on items in the documents under Letter H and J. Concern special
levy will not cover 100% of the infrastructure. Jill Sweeney replied that the developer is responsible for putting in the remainder of the cost.
Councilman Munoz also commented on the cost to the homeowner – he quoted $22,500 for the homeowner ($750/yr. for 30 yrs.). Mayor
Griego asked if the governing body will be the PID Board members - Jill replied yes. Mayor asked if there were any other members – Jill
replied no. The board will serve as the District Board and serving ex-officio as the Treasurer for certain, bookkeeping responsibilities will be
Mr. Sivage. Mayor Griego asked if there were any more questions from Council or from audience (WebEx) – Erin mentioned that there was a
message in the chat box from Clarisa Chavez – is the Village being paid for the accounting and billing. Erin replied that the Village is not
responsible for the accounting. Mr. Sivage commented that the PID District pays for these services. Mayor Griego asked for a motion from
Council to close the public hearing.
APPROVAL: Motion to adjourn from public hearing.
MOVED: Councilman Romero
SECONDED: Councilman Ortiz
CARRIED: Motion passed on a vote of 4 (Councilman Romero – yes; Councilman Ortiz – yes; Councilman Jaramillo – yes;
Councilman Munoz – yes) FOR AND 0 AGAINST.
Agenda
VILLAGE OF LOS LUNAS
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
THURSDAY, JUNE 25, 2020 – 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.
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participation is encouraged. Individuals wishing to be heard during Public Hearing proceedings are encouraged to be prepared and will be
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in the interest of time.
ERIN CALLAHAN 1. RESOLUTION 20-11 – APPROVING THE APPLICATION AND PETITION OF SIVAGE COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT, LLC FOR FORMATION OF THE FIESTA PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT (PID) AND
APPROVING RELATED DOCUMENT AND AGREEMENTS, INCLUDING A PID INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT
AND ACQUISITION AGREEMENT.
TAB 1.
ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL:
Remove item from “Postponed” status. (Postponed at April 23, 2020 Council meeting).
PUBLIC HEARING. Approve or disapprove.
BACKGROUND AND RATIONALE:
The Village of Los Lunas desires to continue to foster, promote and enhance economic development through the
formation of public improvement districts in accordance with New Mexico state statutes and the Village’s public
improvement ordinance (Ordinance 448). On January 9, 2020, Sivage Development submitted to the Village its
application for the formation of the Fiesta Public Improvement District, including the proposed formation
resolution and PID infrastructure and acquisition agreement under consideration. Once formed the District will
be an independent political subdivision, the purpose of which would be to finance public infrastructure,
including on-site and off-site roads, water and sewer benefitting the property within the boundaries of the
district. The Developer will construct the infrastructure and dedicate the infrastructure to the Village for
maintenance purposes. The Developer may be reimbursed for the cost of the public infrastructure through the
assessment of special levies on the property located within the District. The maximum annual special levy on
each developed and platted parcel would be $750. Special levies would be billed by the County Treasurer in the
same manner as property taxes. The Village Council would serve as the Board of the District. The Village Clerk
will serve as Clerk of the District and Michael Sivage will serve as the Treasurer of the District. The Application,
formation resolution, PID infrastructure and acquisition agreement and related documents have been reviewed
by Village Staff, the Village Attorney, and the Village’s bond counsel. Comments, questions and requests for
information were provided to the Developer, responses were received, and all open items have been resolved.
Village Staff recommends approval of the proposed Resolution.
GREGORY D. MARTIN 2. DESTRUCTION OF RECORDS: IPRA REQUESTS.
TAB 2.
ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL:
Approve or disapprove.
BACKGROUND AND RATIONALE:
Request to destroy IPRA records/email requests: January 2012 thru December 2018.
Retention schedule: one (1) year after file is closed. File may include procedures, custodian of record
appointment requests to review/copy & email documents, copies & emails of denial to review/copy & email
documents, copies & emails of memoranda extending time to respond to request, copies & emails of memoranda
stating that this Department is not responsible for maintaining record requested and is forwarding request to
appropriate custodian, etc.
NAITHAN GURULE 3. RESOLUTION 20-18 – UNITED STATES BUREAU OF JUSTICE ASSISTANCE (BJA) SWB RURAL LAW
ENFORCEMENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM.
TAB 3.
ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL:
Approve or disapprove.
BACKGROUND AND RATIONALE:
The United States Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) has made funds available in the amount of up to
$150,000 to rural law enforcement agencies within boarder states. If awarded these funds they will be
used to support at least one of the program purposes: Improve investigative, intelligence, and/or
interdiction capabilities, Enhance information sharing, Enable agencies to participate in projects within the
Southern Border states, Assist in projects/initiatives unique to the agency, Improve dedicated
communications capabilities. The Los Lunas Police Department is looking to purchase additional media
storage for body-worn camera video footage and a digital platform for the communications tower to
improve radio transmission.
GREGORY D. MARTIN 4. FY 2021 INTERIM BUDGET POSITION RECLASSIFICATIONS.
TAB 4.
ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL:
Approve or disapprove.
BACKGROUND AND RATIONALE:
The FY 2021 Interim Budget approved by Council on May 28, 2020, included several position reclassifications
that had been discussed and direction given at the Council Budget Workshop on May 6, 2020. Staff had
presented the background and rationale for the reclassifications and other personnel requests at the Budget
Workshop, and understood the direction from Council to be to include them in the FY 2021 Interim Budget.
However, the Council would like to revisit the discussion and decision before approval of the FY 2021 Final
Budget on July 23, 2020.
5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES.
TAB 5.
a) Minutes from June 11, 2020, Council Meeting.
6. ADJOURNMENT.
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