Village of Los Lunas Council Agendas\Minutes
Regular MeetingLos Lunas, NM · June 8, 2023
Minutes
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
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♦ 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.
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