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Village of Los Lunas Council Agendas\Minutes

Regular Meeting

Los Lunas, NM · June 8, 2023

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MINUTES VILLAGE OF LOS LUNAS THURSDAY, JUNE 8, 2023 The Board of Trustees of the Village of Los Lunas, County of Valencia, and State of New Mexico met Thursday, June 8, 2023, in regular session at 6:00 PM. Roll call was taken and the following were present: Mayor Charles Griego, Councilman Christopher Ortiz, Councilman Cruz Munoz, Councilmen Gino Romero and James Runyon were present. Meeting was conducted in person and recorded through TEAMS. Mayor: Charles Griego Mayor Pro Tem: James Runyon Council: Gino Romero Christopher Ortiz Cruz Munoz 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. RESOLUTION 23-07 A RESOLUTION PERMITTING A SPECIAL USE AMENDMENT OF A DESIGNATED AREA WITHIN THE MUNICIPALITY OF LOS LUNAS, COUNTY OF VALENCIA, STATE OF NEW MEXICO. 2. REQUESTING PERMISSION TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT WITH INDIVIDUALS. 3. RESOLUTION 23-10 – SERVING ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES AT JULY 4TH CELEBRATION. 4. EXECUTIVE SESSION a) Hire FT Laboratory Technician – Wastewater Treatment Plant Division / Public Works Department. b) Hire FT Pubic Works Technician - Wastewater Treatment Plant Division / Public Works Department. c) Hire 2-FT – Operators in Training - Wastewater Treatment Plant Division / Public Works Department. d) Hire FT Recreation Specialist – Recreation Division / Parks and Recreation Department. e) Hire FT Permit Technician – Community Development Department. f) Hire Temporary Planning Intern - Community Development Department. 5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: a) Minutes from May 25. 2023, Council Meeting. b) Minutes from May 16, 2023, Emergency Meeting. 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 Councilman Gino Romero to lead the Council and TEAMS participants in the Pledge of Allegiance. • APPROVAL OF AGENDA. Mayor Griego asked for a motion from Council. Motion to approve. APPROVAL: Motion to approve agenda as presented. MOVED: Councilman Ortiz SECONDED: Councilman Cruz CARRIED: Motion passed on a vote of 4 (Councilman Romero- yes; Councilman Ortiz – yes; Councilman Munoz – yes; Councilman Runyon - yes) FOR AND 0 AGAINST. • PUBLIC INPUT FORUM. None. 1. RESOLUTION 23-07 – 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 to recess from regular session and reconvene in a public hearing. APPROVAL: motion to approve MOVED: Councilman Runyon SECONDED: Councilman Cruz CARRIED: Motion passed on a vote of 4 (Councilman Romero- yes; Councilman Ortiz – yes; Councilman Munoz – yes; Councilman Runyon - yes) FOR AND 0 AGAINST. 6:02PM – Mayor Griego also asked if there was anyone who wanted to give testimony to please stand and be sworn in by Debra Sanchez. Mayor Griego asked for a motion to remove item from tabled status. 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 Munoz – yes; Councilman Runyon - yes) FOR AND 0 AGAINST. Mayor Griego asked for a motion from Council regarding resolution 23-07. APPROVAL: motion to approve resolution 23-07 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. 2. REQUEST PERMISSION TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT WITH INDIVIDUALS. Mayor Griego asked for a motion to remove from tabled status. 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. Ms. Ginny Adame presented item two. Renewing contracts with current individuals: Enforcement Contract / Joe Griego; Evaluation Contract / Quanta Montano; Mentor Coordinator / Holly Noel Chavez; Mentor / David Adame; and a Mentoring Contract / Lucas Dimas. Mayor Griego asked council if they had any questions regarding the contract. Mayor Griego asked for a recommendation from Council. APPROVAL: motion to approve contracts MOVED: Councilman Romero 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. RESOLUTION 23-10 – SERVING ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES AT JULY 4TH CELEBRATION. Mr. Jason Duran presented item three. Steelbender Brewery is back again this year to sell alcoholic beverages of the July 4th celebration at the park. It will be set up at the Sports Complex on the north field. There will be a tent and will be fenced off. Councilman Romero asked why the Village was supplying the security. Jason responded, they have security for people to be admitted in to the beer garden – the police ae there for security at the park. Mayor Griego asked for amotion from council. APPROVAL: Motion to approve resolution 23-10 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. 4. 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: hiring of a FT Laboratory Technician, FT public Works Technician, 2-FT Operators in Training, FT Recreation Specialist, FT Permit Technician, and Temporary Planning Technician. APPROVAL: Motion to adjourn into executive session 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. 6:27PM At 7:07PM, Mayor Griego asked for a motion from Council indicating that they discussed the hiring of a FT Laboratory Technician, FT public Works Technician, 2-FT Operators in Training, FT Recreation Specialist, FT Permit Technician, and Temporary Planning Technician. 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 FT WWTP Laboratory Technician – Mayor Griego put up the name of Victor Gonzales. 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 Munoz – yes; Councilman Runyon - yes) FOR AND 0 AGAINST. Regarding FT Public Works Technician – Mayor Griego put up the name of Loretta lente Montes. 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. Regarding the FT Operator in Training – Mayor Griego put up the name of Jacob Taylor. 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 FT Public Works Technician – Mayor Griego put up the name of Anthony Carmona. 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. Regarding the FT Recreation Specialist – Mayor Griego put up the name of Angelina Martinez. 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 Munoz – yes; Councilman Runyon - yes) FOR AND 0 AGAINST. Regarding FT Permit Technician – Mayor Griego put up the name of RayAnna Benavidez. 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 Munoz – yes; Councilman Runyon - yes) FOR AND 0 AGAINST. Regarding the Temporary Planning Intern – Mayor Griego put up the name of Makayla Ramirez. 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. 5. MINUTES. Mayor Griego asked if there were corrections to the council minutes of the May 25, 2023, 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 Munoz – yes; Councilman Runyon - yes) FOR AND 0 AGAINST. Mayor Griego asked if there were corrections to the emergency meeting minutes of the May 16, 2023, Council Meeting – there were none. 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. 6. ADJOURNMENT. Council meeting adjourned at 7:11PM. _____________________________________________ _____________________________________________ Gregory D. Martin, Village Administrator Charles Griego, Mayor MINUTES VILLAGE OF LOS LUNAS THURSDAY, JUNE 8, 2023 1. RESOLUTION 23-07 – 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 one. This is project name 23-03-R, applicant name is Dekker Perrich Sabatini and property owner is Huning Limited Partnership, LLC – with a couple of property spaces owned by the Village of Los Lunas. Application was submitted on April 20, 2023 and application type is special use amendment. Planning & Zoning heard this item on May 17, 2023 and item was tabled at the Council Meeting of May 25, 2023. The applicant is proposing to amend the area plan to accommodate the 1-25 and Morris Road Interchange final geometry and required easement dedication, address clerical issues, development standards, and street cross sections. This continues to be a mater planned development. This is council district 1 – Councilman Chris Ortiz and the current zoning is S-U. This was published in the Valencia County News Bulletin on April 27, 2023 and mailed to all property owners within 100FT. The Community Development Department received 0 calls or letters in favor and 0 calls or letters in opposition of the request. Staff have reviewed this application on may 11, 2023 and did not have any concerns with the application as submitted. Councilman Ortiz commented on access to the I-25. Erin explained that the access has always been there to the interchange. Ms. Jessica Lawless, Urban Planner Studio Manager for Dekker Perrich Sabatini, a planner that worked on this project. The update is needed to revise the proposed roadway and land use geometry to align with the final design of the I-25 interchange at Morris Road; and to accommodate the dedication of required utility easements. Requested amendments – amend the Los Senderos Area Plan land use framework. 1) amend first loop segment of the northern frontage road had to be removed in order to maintain the required 300’ separation between the roundabout and the first intersection required by the Village’s DPM; 2) 26-acre medium high residential parcel within the loop was subsequently reallocated to create a more coherent organization of uses; and 3) high residential district within the southern portion of the plan area was mislabeled in the originally adopted plan as 64 acres. That error would be corrected to reflect the 54 acres allocated as high residential. There were also revised road section and numerous clarifications. Mayor Griego asked council if they had any comments – there were none. Mayor Griego asked the audience if there was anyone who wanted to speak for or against the proposed final plat – there was none. Mayor Griego asked Council if they had any questions – there were none. Mayor Griego asked for a motion from Council to adjourn and reconvene in regular session. APPROVAL: Motion to approve MOVED: Councilman Romero 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. Ended at 6:18PM

Agenda

VILLAGE OF LOS LUNAS REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA THURSDAY, JUNE 8, 2023 – 6:00PM COUNCIL CHAMBERS – 660 MAIN STREET LOS LUNAS, NM 87031 ATTENTION: Village Council meetings are also streamed live via Microsoft TEAMS. You may connect with codes that are available on our website (www.loslunasnm.gov) and/or https://www.loslunasnm.gov/meeting. PLEASE TURN OFF OR MUTE ALL ELECTRONIC DEVICES DURING THE MEETING. YOUR COOPERATION IS APPRECIATED. The Village of Los Lunas Council is pleased to have residents of the community take time to attend Village Council Meetings. Attendance and participation is encouraged. Individuals wishing to be heard during Public Input and 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 DEVOID OF CHARACTER ASSASSINATION. Questions raised on non-agenda items may be answered at a later date in order to facilitate proper research. Written comments are welcome and should be given to the Village Administrator prior to the start of the meeting. Written materials will not be accepted during regular agenda items in the interest of time. ♦ CALL MEETING TO ORDER. ♦ PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE. ♦ APPROVAL OF AGENDA. ♦ PUBLIC INPUT FORUM. ERIN CALLAHAN 1. RESOLUTION 23-07 – A RESOLUTION PERMITTING A SPECIAL USE AMENDMENT OF A DESIGNATED AREA WITHIN THE MUNICIPALITY OF LOS LUNAS, COUNTY OF VALENCIA, STATE OF NEW MEXICO. TAB 1. ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL: HOLD PUBLIC HEARING. Remove from tabled status (tabled 5/25/23). Approve or disapprove. BACKGROUND AND RATIONALE: Dekker Perich Sabatini, acting agent for Huning LLC, has applied for a Special Use Amendment for the Los Senderos Area Plan for the purpose of accommodating the I-25 Morris Road interchange final geometry and required easement dedication and addressing clerical issues, development standards, and street cross sections. The area plan is located south of Lonestar St SW and west of I-25. GINNY ADAME 2. REQUESTING PERMISSION TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT WITH INDIVIDUALS. TAB 2. ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL: Remove from tabled status (tabled 5/25/23). Approve or disapprove. BACKGROUND AND RATIONALE: Village of Los Lunas/Valencia County DWI Program is requesting to enter into: (1) Contract with Program Evaluator for DWI Program Prevention Component, (1) Contract with Enforcement Coordinator, (1) Contract with Program Coordinator for the Youth Success Core/Mentoring program, (1) Contract with Mentor Coordinator for the Youth Success Core/Mentoring program and (1) Teen Center Assistant/Mentor for the Youth Success Core/Mentoring program. JASON DURAN 3. RESOLUTION 23-10 – SERVING ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES AT JULY 4TH CELEBRATION. TAB 4. ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL: Approve or disapprove. BACKGROUND AND RATIONALE: The Community Services Department sponsors the July 4th Celebration which has music, food, and fireworks. Steelbender Brewery is interested in serving/selling Alcoholic beverages during this event. Due to Village Ordinance a resolution is necessary for this to be approved on Village property. 4. EXECUTIVE SESSION – pursuant to NMSA 1978 Section §10-15-1(H), the following matters may be discussed in closed session: TAB 4. a) Hire FT Laboratory Technician – Wastewater Treatment Plant Division / Public Works Department. b) Hire FT Public Works Technician – Wastewater Treatment Plant Division / Public Works Department. c) Hire 2-FT Operators in Training – Wastewater Treatment Plant Division / Public Works Department. d) Hire FT Recreation Specialist – Recreation Division / Parks and Recreation Department. e) Hire FT Permit Technician – Community Development Department. f) Hire Temporary Planning Intern – Community Development Department. 5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES. TAB 5. a) Minutes from May 25, 2023, Council Meeting. b) Minutes from May 16, 2023, Emergency Meeting. 6. ADJOURNMENT. If you are an individual with a disability who needs a reader, ampli�ier, quali�ied sign language interpreter, or any other form of auxiliary aid or service to attend or participate in the hearing or meeting, please contact the Deputy Clerk �ive (5) days prior to council meeting at 839-3840.

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