Village of Los Lunas Council Agendas\Minutes

MINUTES VILLAGE OF LOS LUNAS THURSDAY, AUGUST 11, 2022 The Board of Trustees of the Village of Los Lunas, County of Valencia, and State of New Mexico met virtually Thursday, August 11, 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 and Craig Donohue. In accordance with Ordinance 114A, the following agenda was prepared and circulated as required: 1. RESOLUTION 22-19 - ADOPTING THE 2024-2028 INFRASTRUCTURE CAPTIAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN (ICIP). 2. RESOLUTION 22-14 – A RESOLUTION PERMITTING A SPECIAL USE AMENDMENT OF A DESIGNATED AREA WITHIN THE MUNICIPALITY OF LOS LUNAS, COUNTY OF VALENCIA, STATE OF NEW MEXICO. 3. FINAL PLAT APPROVAL FOR VISTA SANDIA AT SIERRA VISTA PHASES 1 AND 2. 4. RATIFY RESOLUTION 22-17 – WATERSMART GRANT APPLICATION. 5. APPOINT VOTING DELEGATE FOR NEW MEXICO MUNICIPAL LEAGUE ANNUAL CONFERENCE. 6. EXECUTIVE SESSION: a) Ratification of the Labor Management Agreement (LMA) for Firefighters. b) Ratify Hire FT WWTP Equipment Operator – WWTP / Public Works Department. c) Ratify Hire FT DWI Compliance Officer – DWI Division / Parks and Recreation Department. d) Ratify Hire 4-FT Public works Technicians – Water/Sewer Division / Public Works Department. e) Hire FT Network Administrator – IT Division / Administration Department. f) Hire 2-FT Residential Drivers – Solid Waste Division / Public Works Department. g) Hire FT Museum Technician – Museum Division / Library Department. 7. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: a) Minutes from July 28, 2022 Council Meeting. 8. 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 Deputy Chief Casandra Kanyuck to lead the Council and WebEx participants in the Pledge of Allegiance. • APPROVAL OF AGENDA. Mayor Griego asked if there were any comments/changes to the agenda – there were none. Mayor Griego asked for a motion from Council. APPROVAL: Motion to approve the council agenda. MOVED: Councilman Ortiz SECONDED: Councilman Romero CARRIED: Motion passed on a vote of 4 (Councilman Romero – yes; Councilman Ortiz – yes; Councilman James Runyon – yes; Councilman Munoz – yes) FOR AND 0 AGAINST. • PUBLIC INPUT FORUM. None 1. RESOLUTION 22-19 – ADOPTING THE 2024-2028 INFRASTRUCTURE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLANT (ICIP). Mr. Michael Jaramillo presented item one. Seeking approval of the resolution and ICIP to submit to the Department of Finance and Administration. Information obtain at the last council meeting has been incorporated in to the ICIP including some last-minute additions. Ms. Brittany Armijo will present the revised/updated plan. In the past we had been submitting five projects, but we have been informed that we can submit up to eight projects – be creative/smaller price tags. The list is not in any particular order. Brittany continued with the presentation – new projects that were added (were not on the list originally): North I-25 East/West Interchange; Sound Barrier Wall Phase II; Sound Barrier Wall Phase III; Valencia County Flood Prevention and the Social Economic Plan Flooding. We have our top nine projects: I- 25 Interchange and Bridge Construction; Central Rail Park Utility Extensions; South Transportation Center Station Parking; Parks and Recreation Activity Vans; Valencia County Flood Prevention; New Mexico 6 Sound Barrier Wall; Social Economic Plan Flooding; Transportation Center Improvements; and Daniel Fernandez Park Improvements. These are the changes that have been made since our last presentation. Mayor Griego asked what the Social Economic Plan Flooding. Brittany replied, they were asked by the county to add to our ICIP. It is to develop a plan for the flooding in Valencia County. Greg explained that he did not have a better description. Brittany said that she only had a description – a development of a plan to identify flooding issues throughout Valencia County. Mayor Griego commented that he wants it to be a broad-based plan that includes the entire county, not just the southern part of the county. Greg explained that we placed it on the list to show regional cooperation. Mayor Griego asked the audience if there were any comments about the ICIP plan – there were none. Mayor Griego asked Council if they had any questions – Councilman Munoz asked about the total projected cost for the sound barrier wall. Michael replied, that is what we will pay up front and they we will be reimbursed. Mayor Griego asked for a motion from Council. APPROVAL: Motion to approve resolution 22-19 with amendments. MOVED: Councilman Runyon SECONDED: Councilman Munoz CARRIED: Motion passed on a vote of 4 (Councilman Romero - yes; Councilman Ortiz – yes; Councilman Runyon – yes; Councilman Munoz – yes) FOR AND 0 AGAINST. 2. RESOLUTION 22-14 – A RESOLUTION PERMITTING A SPECIAL USE AMENDMENT OF A DESIGNATED AREA WITHIN THE MUNICIPALITY OF LOS LUNAS, COUNTY OF VALENCIA, STATE OF NEW MEXICO. Mayor Griego asked for a motion recess as council and reconvene in a public hearing. APPROVAL: Motion to approve. MOVED: Councilman Ortiz SECONDED: Councilman Runyon CARRIED: Motion passed on a vote of 4 (Councilman Romero - yes; Councilman Ortiz – yes; Councilman Runyon – yes; Councilman Munoz – yes) FOR AND 0 AGAINST. 6:16PM – minutes on last page. Mayor Griego asked for a motion on resolution 22-14. APPROVAL: Motion to approve resolution 22-14. MOVED: Councilman Romero SECONDED: Councilman Munoz CARRIED: Motion passed on a vote of 4 (Councilman Romero - yes; Councilman Ortiz – yes; Councilman Runyon – yes; Councilman Munoz – yes) FOR AND 0 AGAINST. 3. FINAL PLAT APPROVAL FOR VISTA SANDIA AT SIERRA VISTA PHASES 1 AND 2. Mayor Griego asked for a motion recess as council and reconvene in a public hearing. 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 Runyon – yes; Councilman Munoz – yes) FOR AND 0 AGAINST. 6:28PM – minutes on last page. Mayor Griego asked for a motion on the final plat. APPROVAL: Motion to approve final plat. MOVED: Councilman Ortiz SECONDED: Councilman Romero CARRIED: Motion passed on a vote of 4 (Councilman Romero - yes; Councilman Ortiz – yes; Councilman Runyon – yes; Councilman Munoz – yes) FOR AND 0 AGAINST. 4. RATIFY RESOLUTION 22-17 – WATERSMART GRANT APPLICATION. Mr. Michael Jaramillo presented item four. The Public Works is requesting permission to submit a Water SMART Grant and Energy Efficiency Grant. Requesting permission to ratify resolution 22-17 that was submitted two weeks ago. The grant is for $500,000 with a 50% local match over a two-year program. The goal is to centralize the collection and operation of our water production, treat and conveyance of water. Mayor Griego asked council if there were any questions – there was none. Mayor Griego asked for a motion from council. APPROVAL: Motion to approve resolution 22-17. MOVED: Councilman Ortiz SECONDED: Councilman Runyon CARRIED: Motion passed on a vote of 4 (Councilman Romero - yes; Councilman Ortiz – yes; Councilman Runyon – yes; Councilman Munoz – yes) FOR AND 0 AGAINST. 5. APPOINT VOTING DELEGATE FOR NEW MEXICO MUNICIPAL LEAGUE ANNUAL CONFERENCE. Mr. Gregory D. Martin presented item five. This is a standard item for this time of year – the NMML Conference is being held in Albuquerque this year. Member municipalities in good standing and attending the annual conference are entitled to one delegate vote in electing officers, deciding municipal policy and voting upon all questions at the Annual Business Meeting. Greg is asking Council to designate a voting delegate and alternate for this meeting. APPROVAL: Motion to approve Greg Martin as the voting delegate and Cynthia Shetter as the alternate. MOVED: Councilman Munoz SECONDED: Councilman Romero 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 .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: Ratification of the Labor Management Agreement for Firefighters, hire FT WWTP Equipment Operator, hire 4-FT Public Work Technicians, hire FT DWI Compliance Officer, hire FT Network Administrator, hire 2-FT Residential Drivers, and hire FT Museum Technician. 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 Runyon – yes; Councilman Munoz – yes; ) FOR AND 0 AGAINST. 6:42PM At 7:42PM, Mayor Griego asked for a motion from Council indicating that they discussed: Ratification of the Labor Management Agreement for Firefighters, hire FT WWTP Equipment Operator, hire 4-FT Public Work Technicians, hire FT DWI Compliance Officer, hire FT Network Administrator, hire 2-FT Residential Drivers, and hire FT Museum Technician. Regarding the ratification of the Labor Management Agreement – Mayor Griego asked for a motion. APPROVAL: Motion to approve 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. Regarding the FT WWTP Equipment Operator, Mayor Griego put up the name of Kevin Mireles. APPROVAL: Motion to approve LMA 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. Regarding the 4-FT Public Works Technicians, Mayor Griego put up the following names: Jason Palubo APPROVAL: Motion to approve LMA 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. Luis Ortega 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 Runyon – yes; Councilman Munoz – yes; ) FOR AND 0 AGAINST. Andrew Alfero 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 Runyon – yes; Councilman Munoz – yes; ) FOR AND 0 AGAINST. Jose Rodriquez 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 Runyon – yes; Councilman Munoz – yes; ) FOR AND 0 AGAINST. Regarding the FT DWI Compliance Officer, Mayor Griego put up the name of Louie Sanchez. 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 Runyon – yes; Councilman Munoz – yes; ) FOR AND 0 AGAINST. Regarding the FT Network Administrator, Mayor Griego put up the name of Jonathan Carol. 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 Runyon – yes; Councilman Munoz – yes; ) FOR AND 0 AGAINST. Regarding the 2-FT Residential Drivers, Mayor Griego put up the following names John Garcia 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 Runyon – yes; Councilman Munoz – yes; ) FOR AND 0 AGAINST. Myron Gorman 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 Runyon – yes; Councilman Munoz – yes; ) FOR AND 0 AGAINST. Regarding the FT Museum Technician, Mayor Griego put up the name of Betty Lovato. 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 Runyon – yes; Councilman Munoz – yes; ) FOR AND 0 AGAINST. 7. MINUTES. Mayor Pro Tem Munoz asked if there were corrections to the council minutes of July 28, 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 – yes; Councilman Ortiz – yes; Councilman Runyon – yes; Councilman Munoz – yes) FOR AND 0 AGAINST 8. ADJOURNMENT. Council meeting adjourned at 7:48PM. _____________________________________________ _____________________________________________ Gregory D. Martin, Village Administrator Mayor Griego  MINUTES VILLAGE OF LOS LUNAS THURSDAY, AUGUST 11, 2022 2. RESOLUTION 22-14 – A RESOLUTION PERMITTING A SPECIAL USE AMENDMENT OF A DESIGNATED AREA WITHIN THE MUNICIPALITY OF LOS LUNAS, COUNTY OF VALENCIA, STATE OF NEW MEXICO. Ms. Erin Callahan presented item two. The applicant is Steve Hernandez and Development Managing Consultants, acting agent for Huning Limited Partnership and Sivage Investments, LLC. No address has been assigned – special use amendment. The applicant is request to specify the location of the proposed 7-acre park. The applicant is also requesting to remove the institutional land use designation due to lack of interest for the use. Public park to be dedication to the Village and single-family residential dwellings. This has gone through the notice of public hearing and they have not received any phone calls of letters in opposition of this request. This is HOA maintained. This is compliant with our comprehensive plan and municipal code. It is being recommended for approval. Mr. Sheldon Greer approached the podium. He commented on special use amendment. Mayor Griego asked council if they had any questions – there were none. Mayor Griego asked the audience if they had any comments for or against – there were no comments. Mayor Griego asked for a motion to resume as a council. APPROVAL: Motion to approve 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. Adjourned – 6:27PM 3. FINAL PLAT APPROVAL FOR VISTA SANDIA AT SIERRA VISTA PHASES 1 AND 2. Ms. Erin Callahan presented item three. This is a final plat for Phases 1 and 2. Property owner is Double M properties, Inc. This is to create 125 single family lots, 11 HOA tracts and public rights-of-way and easements required to service the subdivision. This is also being submitted with a financial guarantee. This is Council District 1 – Councilman Ortiz. Current zoning is S-U, current land use is vacant. They have published notice in the Valencia County News Bulletin on July 7, 2022 to all adjacent property owners. The Development Review Committee has received 0 calls/letters in opposition of this request. Recommend approval of final plat. Mayor Griego asked the audience if there was anyone who wanted to speak for or against the final plat – there was none. Mr. Jeff Isaacson approached the podium – he spoke in favor. Mayor Griego asked Council if they had any questions – there were none. Mayor Griego commented on the fluctuations of costs – was there enough coverage. Mr. Isaacson commented that they had added enough to cover. Mayor Griego asked for a motion to close public hearing and go back in to a council meeting. 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 Runyon – yes; Councilman Munoz – yes) FOR AND 0 AGAINST. Adjourned – 6:35PM.