Village of Los Lunas Council Agendas\Minutes
Regular MeetingLos Lunas, NM · February 23, 2023
Minutes
MINUTES
VILLAGE OF LOS LUNAS
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2023
The Board of Trustees of the Village of Los Lunas, County of Valencia, and State of New Mexico met Thursday, February 23, 2023,
in regular session at 6:00 PM. Roll call was taken and the following were present: Mayor Charles Griego, Councilman Christopher Ortiz,
Councilman James Runyon, Councilman, Cruz Munoz and Councilman Gino Romero were present. Meeting was conducted in person and
recorded through TEAMS.
Mayor: Charles Griego
Mayor Pro Tem: Cruz Munoz
Council: Gino Romero
Christopher Ortiz
James Runyon
Also present were Debra Sanchez, Gregory D. Martin, Luis Brown, and Craig Donahoe. In accordance with Ordinance 114A, the following
agenda was prepared and circulated as required:
1. REAPPOINTMENT OF PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSIONERS: DISTRICT 1 AND AT-LARGE.
2. EXECUTIVE SESSION
a) Pursuant to §10-15-1(H)(7) NMSA 1978, discussion in Executive Session of the Settlement of Opioid cases
against various pharmacies.
b) Hire 2-FT Park Technicians – Parks Division / Parks and Recreation Department.
3 APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
a) Minutes from February 9. 2023, Council Meeting.
4 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 Jason Duran to lead the Council and TEAMS participants in the Pledge of Allegiance.
• APPROVAL OF AGENDA.
Mayor Griego asked if there were any changes to the agenda – there were none. The mayor asked council for a motion.
APPROVAL: Motion to approve agenda as presented.
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.
Mayor Griego recognized the new reporter from the News Bulletin – Ms. Felina Martinez.
• PUBLIC INPUT FORUM.
Mayor Griego asked the audience if there was anyone who wanted to speak to the Council who did not have an item on the agenda. Ms.
Rebecca Newport approached the podium – she wanted to talk to the Council about how she felt about the safety in the Village. She was
concerned about the bike/walk paths not being safe. Mr. Lee Mandell approached the podium – he wanted to express his concern about the
streets in the Las Brisas sub-division. He has been unable to reach anyone in the Street Department. The streets are in bad condition. Mayor
Griego asked Greg to follow-up with the Street Department.
1. REAPPOINTMENT OF PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSIONERS: DISTRICT 1 AND AT-LARGE.
Mr. Gregory D. Martin presented item one for Ms. Erin Callahan. After the recent redistricting, the boundary lines shifted in Council Districts
1 and 3 resulting Council District 1 commissioner, Michael Montoya, now being in in Council District 3. Also, Commissioner Ben Romero of
District 2, resigned in order to accommodate the recent change, the Community Development Department recommends the following;
appoint At-Large Commission, Andy Gomez, to District 2, and appoint District 1 Commissioner, Michael Montoya, to fill the At-Large position
vacated by Andy Gomez. Mayor Griego asked Councilman Ortiz to look for a new appointment for District 1. Mayor Griego asked if there
were any questions – there were none. Mayor Griego asked for a motion from Council.
APPROVAL: Appoint Michael Montoya to At-Large Commissioner
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.
APPROVAL: Appoint Andy Gomez to District 2 Commissioner
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.
2.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
matter may be discussed in closed session: Pursuant to §10-15-1(H)(7) NMSA 1978, discussion in Executive Session of the Settlement of
Opioid cases against various pharmacies and hire 2-FT Park Technicians.
APPROVAL: Motion to adjourn into executive session
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. 6:18PM
At 7:01PM, Mayor Griego asked for a motion from Council indicating that they discussed of the Settlement of Opioid cases against various
pharmacies and hire 2-FT Park Technicians.
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 settlement agreements with Albertsons, Kroger, CVS Pharmacy, and Walmart – we will move forward. Settlement is
approximately $880,000.00. Funds will be used for opioid education and treatment – strict guidelines as to how monies can be spent. Will
work with other communities/municipalities. Mayor Griego asked for a motion from Council.
APPROVAL: Motion to approve/accept
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.
Regarding the hiring of a Park Technician, Mayor Griego put up the name of Michael Salazar.
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 hiring of a Park Technician, Mayor Griego put up the name of Julian Hernandez.
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.
3. MINUTES.
Mayor Griego asked if there were corrections to the council minutes of the February 9, 2023, Council Meeting – there were none.
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.
4 ADJOURNMENT.
Council meeting adjourned at 7:05PM.
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Gregory D. Martin, Village Administrator Charles Griego, Mayor
Agenda
VILLAGE OF LOS LUNAS
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2023 – 6:00PM
COUNCIL CHAMBERS – 660 MAIN STREET
LOS LUNAS, NM 87031
ATTENTION:
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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
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♦ CALL MEETING TO ORDER.
♦ PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.
♦ APPROVAL OF AGENDA.
♦ PUBLIC INPUT FORUM.
ERIN CALLAHAN 1. REAPPOINTMENT OF PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSIONERS: DISTRICT 1 AND AT-LARGE..
TAB 1.
ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL:
Approve or disapprove.
BACKGROUND AND RATIONALE:
During the recent Council Redistricting in 2022, the boundary between Council Districts 1 and 3 shifted
westward, resulting in the current District 1 Planning and Zoning Commissioner, Michael Montoya, now being
geographically located in District 3. In addition, the District 2 Planning and Zoning Commissioner, Ben Romero,
resigned from the Commission on February 7, 2023. The At-Large Commissioner, Andy Gomez, resides in
District 2. In order to accommodate the recent changed due to the redistricting and the resignation, the
Community Development Department recommends the following adjusted appointments:
• Appoint our current At-Large Commissioner, Andy Gomez, to fill the District 2 vacancy.
• Appoint our current District 1 Commissioner, Michael Montoya, to fill the At-Large position once
vacated by Andy Gomez.
2. EXECUTIVE SESSION – pursuant to NMSA 1978 Section §10-15-1(H), the following matters may be
discussed in closed session:
TAB 2.
a) Pursuant to §10-15-1(H)(7) NMSA 1978, discussion in Executive Session of the Settlement of
Opioid cases against various pharmacies.
b) Hire 2-FT Park Technicians – Parks Division / Parks and Recreation Department.
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES.
TAB 3.
a) Minutes from February 9, 2023, Council Meeting.
4. ADJOURNMENT.
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