Village of Los Lunas Council Agendas\Minutes
Regular MeetingLos Lunas, NM · September 8, 2022
Minutes
MINUTES
VILLAGE OF LOS LUNAS
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2022
The Board of Trustees of the Village of Los Lunas, County of Valencia, and State of New Mexico met virtually Thursday, September 8, 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 Jason Duran, Debra Sanchez, Luis Brown, Erin Callahan, and Craig Donahoe. In accordance with Ordinance 114A, the
following agenda was prepared and circulated as required:
1. MINOR SUBDIVISION APPROVAL FOR HUNING RANCH BUSINESS AND TECHNOLOGY PARK.
2. RESOLUTION 22-20 – PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE VILLAGE OF LOS LUNAS AND DIMENTION ENERGY.
3. FIXED ASSET REMOVAL FROM INVENTORY LISTING AND FIXED ASSET DISPOSAL.
4. DISPOSITION OF PUBIC RECORDS.
5. EXECUTIVE SESSION:
a) Hire FT Library Technician – Library Department.
b) Hire FT Facility Maintenance Technician II – Facility Maintenance Division / Parks and Recreation
Department.
c) Hire FT Streets Laborer – Streets Divisoin / Public Works Department.
d) Discussion of the purchase, acquisition, or disposal of real property by the public body.
6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
a) Minutes from August 25, 2022 Council Meeting.
7. 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 Danny 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 Runyon
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. MINOR SUBDIVISION APPROVAL FOR HUNING RANCH BUSINESS AND TECHNOLOGY PARK.
Mayor Griego asked for a motion to recess as Council and go into 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. Adjourn 6:02PM
Mayor Griego asked for a motion from council.
APPROVAL: Motion to approve subdivision approval.
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. Minutes on last page.
2. RESOLUTION 22-20 – PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE VILLAGE OF LOS LUNAS AND DIMENSION ENERGY.
Ms. Kristen Gamboa presented item two. Dimension Energy is seeking a partnership with the Village of Los Lunas if their Community Solar
Project is awarded into the New Mexico Community Solar Program. Ms. Abby Reed gave a brief overview of the program. They specialize in
solar projects (like the one that was permitted in March 2022). They develop and construction the project and own them for the entire
lifetime. This program provides access to renewable energy on their homes – 75% of customers do not have solar on their homes due to the
angle of their roof, do not own their home or cost. The subscription will provide assistance to 1,500 residents. Locals can sign up to the
project to receive 30% savings on their PNM energy bills. Program is going to be very competitive. Program will start next year if awarded.
Mayor Griego commented that this is a credit and a first come, first service basis. Abby replied, yes. She wants to do a combine outreach
meeting with the Village and the County next month and explain to everyone how to subscribe to the project. Dimension is guaranteeing
30% (savings on power bill). That credit will stay with that homeowner for life. Mayor Griego asked Council if they had any questions –
there were none. Mayor Griego asked for a motion from council.
APPROVAL: Motion to approve resolution 22-20.
MOVED: Councilman Romero
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.
3. FIXED ASSET REMOVAL FROM INVENTORY LISTING AND FIXED ASSET DISPOSAL.
Mr. Jason Duran presented item eight for Rebekah Klein. In accordance with the disposition of obsolete, worn-out tangible personal
property. Seeking approval or disapproval of a list of fixed assets for removal from the Village of Los Lunas inventory for period ending June
30 2022. Mayor and Council were provided a list of items to be disposed. Mayor Griego asked if there any questions from Council - there
were none. Mayor Griego asked for a motion from Council.
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.
4. DISPOSITION OF PUBLIC RECORDS.
Mr. Jason Duran presented item four for Rebekah Klein. This request for a disposal of public records which includes utility billing, bank
statements, general liability claims, etc. (list was provided to Mayor/Council along with dates of retention). Mayor Griego asked Council if
they had any comments – there were none. Mayor Griego asked for a recommendation from Council.
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 Runyon – yes;
Councilman Munoz – yes) FOR AND 0 AGAINST.
5 .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: hire FT Library Technician, hire FT Facility Maintenance Technician II, hire FT Streets Laborer;
and discussion of the purchase, acquisition, or disposal of real property by the public body.
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. 6:22PM
At 7:08PM, Mayor Griego asked for a motion from Council indicating that they discussed: hire FT Library Technician, hire FT Facility
Maintenance Technician II, hire FT Streets Laborer; and discussion of the purchase, acquisition, or disposal of real property by the public
body.
Regarding the FT Library Technician, Mayor Griego put up the name of Adriana Beach.
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 Facility Maintenance Technician , Mayor Griego put up the following name: Enrique Rascon.
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 Streets Laborer, Mayor Griego put up the following name: Justice Byers.
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 Runyon –
yes; Councilman Munoz – yes; ) FOR AND 0 AGAINST.
Regarding the discussion of the purchase, acquisition, or disposal of real property by the public body – there is nothing to report out.
6. MINUTES.
Mayor Griego asked if there were corrections to the council minutes of August 25, 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
7. ADJOURNMENT.
Council meeting adjourned at 7:02PM.
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Gregory D. Martin, Village Administrator Mayor Griego
MINUTES
VILLAGE OF LOS LUNAS
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2022
2. MINOR SUBDIVISION APPROVL F9R HUNING RANCH BUSINESS AND TECHNOLOGY PARK.
Ms. Erin Callahan presented item one. This is a minor subdivision for Huning Ranch Business and Technology Park. The property owner is
Huning Limited Partnership and the Village of Los Lunas. This impacts the norther portion of our Transfer Station. Applicant name is Arch
+Plan Land Use Consultants, LLC. The proposed use for one of the tracts is for a PNM Switching Station which will be north of the Village of
Los Lunas Transfer Station. Notice of public hearing was mailed and have received no work of opposition. Zoning if M-1 and is in Council
District 2 (Councilman Romero) – is surrounded by other M-1 to the North, R-R, S-U to the South, M-1 to the East, and S-U, M-1 to the West.
Staff met in a Development Review Committee on July 19, 2022 in regards to the application. At the time of development, grading and
drainage plans must be submitted to the Village for review and approval. The 80’ emergency access on the west side of proposed Tract BB is
not to be used as main access. At the time of future development, the developer/landowner will be responsible for the extension of Pioneer
Trail NW. Mayor Griego asked Mr. Archuleta from Arch + Plan Consultants if he had anything to add. Mr. Archuleta commented that the
presentation was complete and thorough from staff – he asked if there were any questions. There were none from Council. Mayor Griego
asked Ms. Nancy Schmierbach if she anything to add. Ms. Schmierback approached the podium – she commented that they have gone
through extensive review of this plat and will be an asset to this development. Mayor Griego asked if Planning and Zoning reviewed this
item. Erin responded, yes and they recommended approval and there was no condition. All property owners were notified. 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 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. Adjourned – 6:10PM
Agenda
VILLAGE OF LOS LUNAS
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2022
COUNCIL CHAMBERS – 660 MAIN STREET
LOS LUNAS, NM 87031
ATTENTION:
While we are complying and following NMDOH guidelines - we are now conducting council meetings in the Council Chambers
located in the Administration Building. We are also streaming our meetings live via Webex. You may connect with codes that are
available on our website (www.loslunasnm.gov) and/or https://www.loslunasnm.gov/meeting. Please note: Social distancing
will still be practiced.
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.
ERIN CALLAHAN 1. MINOR SUBDIVISION APPROVAL FOR HUNING RANCH BUSINESS AND TECHNOLOGY PARK.
TAB 1.
ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL:
HOLD PUBLIC HEARING. Approve or disapprove.
BACKGROUND AND RATIONALE:
Arch+Plan Land Use Consultants LLC, acting agent for Huning Limited Partnership, has requested Minor
Subdivision Approval for Subd: Lands of Huning Limited Partnership Tract: 1A 796.37 Acres Plat M-525, with no
assigned address and Subd: Village of Los Lunas Land Fill Tract: A 48.58 Acres 2005 Rev, with a street address of
7480 Main St NW for the purpose of creating six parcels and adjusting lot lines at 7480 Main St NW.
KRISTEN GAMBOA 2. RESOLUTION 22-20 –PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE VILLAGE OF LOS LUNAS AND DIMENSION
ABBY REED ENERGY.
TAB 2.
ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL:
Approve or disapprove.
BACKGROUND AND RATIONALE:
The Village of Los Lunas is seeking to enter in to a Community Partnership Agreement with Dimension Energy
if their Community Solar Project is awarded into the New Mexico Community Solar Program. This partnership
would allow the Village of Los Lunas residents the opportunity to subscribe to the project and save money on
their electric bills.
REBEKAH KLEIN 3. FIXED ASSET REMOVAL FROM INVENTORY LISTING AND FIXED ASSET DISPOSAL.
TAB 3.
ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL:
Approve or disapprove.
BACKGROUND AND RATIONALE:
In accordance with the disposition of obsolete, worn-out or unusable tangible personal property,
Section 13-6-1 NMSA, 1978 the governing authority of the local public body may dispose of any
item of tangible personal property belonging to the local public body and delete the item from its
public inventory if the current resale value of five thousand dollars ($5,000) or less; and worn out,
unusable or obsolete to the extent that the item is no longer economical or safe for continued
use by the local public body. Additionally, in accordance with the sale of property by state
agencies or local public bodies; authority to sell or dispose of property; approval of appropriate
approval authority, Section 13-6-2 NMSA, 1978, a local public body may sell or otherwise dispose
of real property through public auction or negotiated sale to a private person in New Mexico.
REBEKAH KLEIN 4. DISPOSITION OF PUBLIC RECORDS.
TAB 4.
ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL:
Approve or disapprove.
BACKGROUND AND RATIONALE:
Dispose of public records in accordance with Functional Records Retention and Disposition Schedules provided
by Title 1, Chapter 21, Part 2 NMAC:
1.21.2.105 General correspondence
1.21.2.122 Housing project/grant
1.21.2.137 Utility bill readings, adjustments, refunds, and work orders
1.21.2.162 General liability claims
1.21.2.301 Accounts payable invoices, check copies, and credit card receipts
1.21.2.303 Mail payments, deposits, utility penalties, and cash receipting records
1.21.2.322 Bank statements and reconciliations
1.21.2.235 Employee timesheets
1.21.2.416 Insurance policies
1.21.2.519 Public records requests
The above-mentioned documents are ready for disposition and Staff will follow the Village’s standard
destruction process and complete a Certificate of Destruction upon completion.
5. EXECUTIVE SESSION – pursuant to NMSA 1978 Section 10-15-1(H), the following matters may be
discussed in closed session:
TAB 5.
a) Hire FT Library Technician – Library Department.
b) Hire FT Facility Maintenance Technician II – Facility Maintenance Division / Parks and Recreation
Department.
c) Hire FT Streets Laborer – Streets Division / Public Works Department.
d) Discussion of the purchase, acquisition, or disposal of real property by the public body.
6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES.
TAB 6.
a) Minutes from August 25, 2022, Council Meeting.
7. ADJOURNMENT.
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