Village of Los Lunas Council Agendas\Minutes

MINUTES VILLAGE OF LOS LUNAS THURSDAY, JUNE 23, 2022 The Board of Trustees of the Village of Los Lunas, County of Valencia, and State of New Mexico met virtually Thursday, June 23, 2022 in regular session at 6:00 PM. Roll call was taken and the following were present: Mayor Charles Griego, Councilman Cruz Munoz , Councilman Christopher Ortiz, Councilman Gino Romero, and Councilman James Runyon. Meeting was conducted in person and recorded through Webex.com. Mayor: Charles Griego Mayor Pro Tem: Cruz Munoz Council: Gino Romero Christopher Ortiz James Runyon Also present were Erin Callahan, Debra Sanchez, and Craig Donohue. In accordance with Ordinance 114A, the following agenda was prepared and circulated as required: 1. AMENDED WATER AGREEMENT WITH NIAGARA BOTTLING ALLOWING NIAGARA BOTTLING TO EXPAND ITS PRODUCTION CAPABILITIES. 2. CONTRACTS – REQUESTING PERMISSION TO ENTER INTO CONTRACTS WITH INDIVIDUALS. 3. RESOUTION 22-13 – SUBMIT COOP AWARD FUDING RESOLUTION FY 2023. 4. APPOINTMENT OF PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSIONER FOR DISTRICT 3. 5. AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SERVICES – AREA / VILLAGE OF LOS LUNAS. 6. UPDATE TO AGREEMENT FOR ANIMAL SHELTER SERVICES – VALENCIA COUNTY ANIMAL SHELTER / VILLAGE OF LOS LUNAS. 7. DESTRUCTION OF OBSOLETE RECORDS – BUILDING PERMITS AND ELECTRONIC FIELS. 8. EXECUTIVE SESSION: a) Hire FT Recycle Operator – Solid Waste Division / Public Works Department. b) Hire 2-FT WWTP Public Works Technicians – Waste Water Treatment Plant / Public Works Department. c) Hire 3-FT Recreation Aides – Recreation Division / Parks and Recreation Department. d) Promotion – Detective Sergeant – Police Department. e) Promotion – Lieutenant – Police Department. 9. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: a) Minutes from May 19, 2022 Council Meeting. b) Minutes from June 16, 2022 Comprehensive Plan Update Workshop. 10. 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 Bruce to lead the Council and WebEx participants in the Pledge of Allegiance. • APPROVAL OF AGENDA. Mayor Griego asked if there were any comments on the agenda – there were none. Mayor Griego asked for a motion from Council. APPROVAL: Motion to approve council agenda. MOVED: Councilman Ortiz SECONDED: Councilman Munoz CARRIED: Motion passed on a vote of 4 (Councilman Romero – yes; Councilman Ortiz – yes; Councilman Munoz – yes; Councilman Runyon – yes) FOR AND 0 AGAINST. Proclamation was read by Mayor Griego. • PUBLIC INPUT FORUM. Mayor Griego asked if there was anyone who wanted to speak to the Council who did not have an item on the agenda. Fire Chief John Gabaldon approached the podium – he wanted to recognize newly retired Marie Sanchez for 19 years of service as a Firefighter/EMT. Mr. Evan Mesa approached the podium – a freshman at Los Lunas High School and he wanted to talk to the Mayor and Council about gun control in the Village of Los Lunas, in particular banning assault weapons. Mayor/Council encouraged Mr. Mesa to speak to his State Legislators, Congressmen, and Senator on this topic. 1. AMENDED WATER AGREEMENT WITH NIAGARA BOTTLING ALLOWING NIAGARA TO EXPAND ITS PRODUCTION CAPABILITIES. Michael Jaramillo and Larry Guggino presented item one. One of the requirements on the water agreement would be the water budget that Niagara has provided for their proposed expansion. Budget has been reviewed by our engineers but our water rights experts have not finished their review of the budget. Larry did know how that budget would impact our permit. Our water consultants informed him that any opinion they would have would be prepared by no later than July 14th. Larry wants to make sure we have all the information before this is presented to Council. Larry asked that this item be tabled until the next council meeting, July 14th. Mayor Griego asked Michael if he concurred with the opinion. Michael replied, yes, he concurs with the Village attorney. Mayor Griego asked Council if they had any questions – they all replied that they wanted to have all the information. Mayor Griego asked for a decision from Council. APPROVAL: Motion to table until July 14th pending the review of our water rights consultants MOVED: Councilman Romero SECONDED: Councilman Munoz CARRIED: Motion passed on a vote of 4 (Councilman Romero – yes; Councilman Ortiz – yes; Councilman Munoz – yes; Councilman Runyon – yes) FOR AND 0 AGAINST. Mayor Griego allowed residents to voice their concerns and who were against the Niagara agreement and also made sure they understood that Council would not be taking any action (identify themselves and keep it brief): Del Conroy, Stephanie R. Baca, Diedre Velasquez, Pam McKenzie, Andrea Padilla, Ann McCartney, Leon Otero, Don Agello, Guy Shearde, Tom (Meadow Lake), Blane Sanchez, Victoria Armijo-Rodriguez, and Joleen Joney. 2. CONTRACTS – REQUESTING PERMISSION TO ENTER INTO CONTRACTS WITH INDIVIDUALS. Mr. Ginny Adame presented item two. The DWI Program is requesting permission to enter into contracts with Program Evaluator, Enforcement Coordinator, Program Coordinator for Youth Success Core/Mentoring Program, and Mentor Coordinator. These contracts are funded from within DWI and for FY 2023. Concha Montano/Evaluation Contract, Joe Griego/Enforcement Contract, Holly Noel-Chavez and David Adame/Mentor Contracts. Mayor Griego asked Council if they had any questions – there were none. Mayor Griego asked Council for their decision. APPROVAL: Motion to approve all four contracts MOVED: Councilman Ortiz SECONDED: Councilman Runyon CARRIED: Motion passed on a vote of 4 (Councilman Romero – yes; Councilman Ortiz – yes; Councilman Munoz – yes; Councilman Runyon – yes) FOR AND 0 AGAINST. 3. RESOLULTION 22-13 – SUBMIT COOP AWARD FUNDING RESOLUTION FY 2023. Mr. Michael Jaramillo presented item three. This resolution is regarding a COOP award from NMDOT for $180,000. This will allow us to continue our roadway improvements here in the Village. This project will be specially for Castillo Court. Awarded $180,000 with a 25% from the Village – approximately $60,000. If approve, the construction will start this time next year. Mayor Griego asked Council if there were any questions – there were none. Mayor Griego asked for a motion from Council. APPROVAL: Motion to approve resolution 22-13 MOVED: Councilman Ortiz SECONDED: Councilman Munoz CARRIED: Motion passed on a vote of 4 (Councilman Romero – yes; Councilman Ortiz – yes; Councilman Munoz – yes; Councilman Runyon – yes) FOR AND 0 AGAINST. 4. APPOINTMENT OF PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISIONER FOR DISTRICT 3. Ms. Erin Callahan presented item four. Vacancy in District 3 of the Planning and Zoning Commission. Mr. Daniel Salas, a resident of District 3, has expressed interest in serving on the Commission. Councilman Munoz concurred with statement. Mayor Griego asked for a motion from Council. APPROVAL: Motion to approve Daniel Salas for District 3 Commissioner MOVED: Councilman Munoz SECONDED: Councilman Runyon CARRIED: Motion passed on a vote of 4 (Councilman Romero – yes; Councilman Ortiz – yes; Councilman Munoz – yes; Councilman Runyon – yes) FOR AND 0 AGAINST. 5. AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SERVICES – AREA / VILLAGE OF LOS LUNAS. Ms. Erin Callahan presented item five. The Village is seeking to enter into a service agreement with Albuquerque Regional Economic Alliance (AREA) for professional economic development services, including lead generation, commercial space development, market and data services. Area is the regional economic development entity for a four-county region which includes Valencia. Mayor Griego asked for a motion from Council. APPROVAL: Motion to approve AREA agreement MOVED: Councilman Romero SECONDED: Councilman Ortiz CARRIED: Motion passed on a vote of 4 (Councilman Romero – yes; Councilman Ortiz – yes; Councilman Runyon – yes; Councilman Munoz – yes) FOR AND 0 AGAINST. 6. UPDATE TO AGREEMENT FOR ANIMCAL SHELTER SERVICES – VALENCIA COUNTY ANIMAL SHELTER / VILLAGE OF LOS LUNAS. Ms. Erin Callahan presented item six. The Village is seeking to update their agreement with the Valencia County Animal Shelter. Agreement was last approved in 2009 (approximately $61/per animal). The shelter provides housing and care for animals originating from the jurisdiction of the Village of Los Lunas. It costs about $150.00 per animal (house/care). Mayor Griego asked Council if they had a decision. APPROVAL: Motion to approve agreement MOVED: Councilman Runyon SECONDED: Councilman Munoz CARRIED: Motion passed on a vote of 4 (Councilman Romero – yes; Councilman Ortiz – yes; Councilman Munoz – yes; Councilman Runyon - yes) FOR AND 0 AGAINST. 7. DESTRUCTION OF OBSOLETE RECORDS – BUILDING PERMITS AND ELECTRONIC FILES. Ms. Cynthia Lavato presented item seven. Requesting permission to destroy obsolete records – building permits and electronic files dating back to 2012 and older. Community Development Department is in the process of cleaning up outdated files. Mayor Griego asked Council if they had any questions – there were none. Mayor Griego asked for a motion. 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 Munoz – yes; Councilman Runyon - yes) FOR AND 0 AGAINST. 8.EXECUTIVE SESSION. Mayor Griego announced that the Council would be going into executive session pursuant to NMSA 1978 Section 10-15-1(H), the following matters may be discussed in closed session: hiring of Ft Recycle Operator hire 2-FT WWTP Public Works Technicians, hire 3-PT Recreation Aides; promotions: Detective Sergeant and Lieutenant. APPROVAL: Motion to approve MOVED: Councilman Runyon SECONDED: Councilman Munoz CARRIED: Motion passed on a vote of 4 (Councilman Romero - yes; Councilman Ortiz – yes; Councilman Munoz – yes; Councilman Runyon – yes) FOR AND 0 AGAINST. 7:07PM At 7:43PM, Mayor Griego asked for a motion from Council indicating that they discussed: hiring of Ft Recycle Operator hire 2-FT WWTP Public Works Technicians, hire 3-PT Recreation Aides; promotions: Detective Sergeant and Lieutenant. Regarding the hiring of a FT Recycle Operator, Mayor Griego put up the name of William Minier. APPROVAL: Motion to approve MOVED: Councilman Runyon SECONDED: Councilman Munoz CARRIED: Motion passed on a vote of 4 (Councilman Romero – yes; Councilman Ortiz – yes; Councilman Munoz – yes; Councilman Runyon – yes) FOR AND 0 AGAINST. Regarding the hiring of 2-FT WTP Public Works Technicians, Mayor Griego put up the names of: Josh Eakin 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 Munoz – yes; Councilman Runyon – yes) FOR AND 0 AGAINST. Kenneth Brown APPROVAL: Motion to approve MOVED: Councilman Runyon SECONDED: Councilman Munoz CARRIED: Motion passed on a vote of 4 (Councilman Romero – yes; Councilman Ortiz – yes; Councilman Munoz – yes; Councilman Runyon – yes) FOR AND 0 AGAINST. Regarding the hiring of 3-PT Recreation Aides: Dana Kennedy APPROVAL: Motion to approve MOVED: Councilman Munoz SECONDED: Councilman Runyon CARRIED: Motion passed on a vote of 4 (Councilman Romero – yes; Councilman Ortiz – yes; Councilman Munoz – yes; Councilman Runyon – yes)FOR AND 0 AGAINST. Kendall Ostler APPROVAL: Motion to approve MOVED: Councilman Runyon SECONDED: Councilman Munoz CARRIED: Motion passed on a vote of 4 (Councilman Romero – yes; Councilman Ortiz – yes; Councilman Munoz – yes; Councilman Runyon – yes) FOR AND 0 AGAINST. Taleyah Beyer APPROVAL: Motion to approve MOVED: Councilman Munoz SECONDED: Councilman Ortiz CARRIED: Motion passed on a vote of 4 (Councilman Romero – yes; Councilman Ortiz – yes; Councilman Munoz – yes; Councilman Runyon – yes) FOR AND 0 AGAINST. Regarding the promotion of Detective Sergeant, Mayor Griego put up the name of Nikki DeAnda. APPROVAL: Motion to approve MOVED: Councilman Romero SECONDED: Councilman Munoz CARRIED: Motion passed on a vote of 4 (Councilman Romero – yes; Councilman Ortiz – yes; Councilman Munoz – yes; Councilman Runyon – yes) FOR AND 0 AGAINST. Regarding the promotion of Lieutenant, Mayor Griego put up the name of Anthony Baca. APPROVAL: Motion to approve MOVED: Councilman Runyon SECONDED: Councilman Ortiz CARRIED: Motion passed on a vote of 4 (Councilman Romero – yes; Councilman Ortiz – yes; Councilman Munoz – yes; Councilman Runyon – yes) FOR AND 0 AGAINST. 9. MINUTES. Mayor Griego asked if there were corrections to the council minutes of June 9, 2022 Council Meeting – there were none. APPROVAL: Motion to approve MOVED: Councilman Ortiz SECONDED: Councilman Runyon CARRIED: Motion passed on a vote of 4 (Councilman Romero – Councilman Ortiz – yes; Councilman Munoz – yes; Councilman Runyon - yes) FOR AND 0 AGAINST 10. ADJOURNMENT. Council meeting adjourned at 8:00PM. _____________________________________________ _____________________________________________ Gregory D. Martin, Village Administrator Charles Griego, Mayor