Community DataBank: Local Government Meetings (Feb. 23, 2023)

(Editor’s Note: The following agendas should be considered draft agendas until 72 hours prior to the meetings.)

When: 10 a.m., Thursday, Feb. 23, at 123 Don Pasqual Road, Los Lunas

Agenda highlight: Consideration of fiscal year 2024 budget and grade order list

Also on the agenda

• Public input
• Consideration of changing the GIS oversight committee name and mission to Local Emergency Planning Committee
• Consideration of amending the VRECC code of conduct
• Consideration of changes to the fiscal year 2023 budget
• Division reports from GIS and director

When: 6 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 23, in the council chambers

Agenda highlight: Consideration of reappointment of planning and zoning District 1 commissioner to the at-large position and appointment of District 1 commissioner

Also on the agenda

• Public input forum
• Executive session to discuss the settlement of opioid cases against various pharmacies, and hiring two full-time park technicians

When: 9 a.m., Saturday, Feb. 25, at the Belen Public Library, 333 Becker Ave.

Agenda highlight: A quorum of the Belen governing body may be present at the Arts & Cultural District planning meeting. City business may be discussed; however, no action will take place.

When: 2:30 p.m., Monday, Feb. 27, in the central office boardroom

Agenda highlight: Discussion and acceptance of retirement letter from the superintendent of schools

Also on the agenda

• Executive session to discuss the appointment of interim superintendent
• Consideration of appointment of interim superintendent

When: 3 p.m., Monday, Feb. 27, in the council chambers

Agenda highlight: Audit report presentation

Also on the agenda

• Presentation by Greater Valencia County Chamber of Commerce
• Discussion of accounts payable
• Discussion of audit approval
• Discussion of appropriate funds for the purchase and installation of a new sound system in the council chambers
• Public comment
• City manager’s report, including purchase and installation of a new HVAC unit
• Council general discussion

When: 6 p.m., Monday, Feb. 27, in the council chambers

Agenda highlight: Discussion of establishing zoning categories

Also on the agenda

• Public comment
• Discussion of solar ordinance
• Communication from commission and staff

When: 6 p.m., Monday, Feb. 27, in the council chambers

Agenda highlight: Presentation and approval of audit

Also on the agenda

• Public comment
• Consideration of appropriating funds for the purchase and installation of a new sound system in the council chambers
• Public hearing and consideration of Founders Land Acquisition Co request for a rezoning from Commercial 1 to Commercial 3 at 2350 N.M. 47
• Consideration of purchase of installation of a new HVAC unit
• Council discussion
• Executive session to discuss the purchase, addition or disposal of real property or water rights

Valencia County Planning and Zoning Commission

When: 3 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 28, in the commission chambers

Agenda highlight: Consideration of a zone change from outland district to neighborhood commercial for Robert Valencia to construct an event venue at 131 AT&T Road, Los Lunas

Also on the agenda

• Consideration of a zone change from rural residential 2 to rural residential 1 to split a two-acre parcel into two, one-acre parcels for Daniel and Mary Clark at 57 Kelly Lane, Los Lunas
• Consideration of a solar field overlay zone for Syncarpha Solar west of Interstate 25 on Marble Quarry Road, Belen
• Consideration of a solar field overlay zone for Syncarpha Solar west of Interstate 25 on Marble Quarry Road, Belen
• Consideration of a solar field overlay zone for Clean Choice Energy Community, LLC, east of Interstate 25, south of I-25 Bypass Road, between North Mesa Road and Don Felipe Road, Belen

When: 5 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 28, in the administration office boardroom

Agenda highlight: Recognition of state wrestlers and coaches

Also on the agenda

• Open forum
• Superintendent’s report, including energy efficient commercial LED lighting at La Promesa Elementary rebate award, the BCS playgrounds
• Board reports on finance sub committee, construction committee, policy committee and second read of staff participation in political activities policy
• Consideration of staff participation in political activities policy
• Consideration of donation to BCS families in need from Valencia County Public Works for $6,000

When: 6 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 28, at Peralta Town Hall

Agenda highlight: Consideration of 2021-22 audit

Also on the agenda

• Department reports
• Governing body reports
• Public comments
• Community service assignment order
• Audit presentation by Pattillo, Brown and Hill CPA
• Discussion of Peralta Fire Department ordinance
• Consideration of grinder pump equipment award
• Consideration of sewer infrastructure contractors award to Elite Communications and Construction LLC and Barraza and Sons LLC
• Consideration of Local Government Road Fund for Algodones Road

When: 5 p.m., Wednesday, March 1, in the commission chambers

Agenda highlight: Consideration to an MOA between Valencia County and Kurt Young for the development/establishment of a Rapid Response Facility at the Mid Valley Airpark

Also on the agenda

• Public comment
• Commissioners, committees and reports
• Presentation of second quarter financial report
• Consideration of accounts payable and payroll disbursements
• Consideration of state and local budget adjustment requests
• Consideration of disposition of capital assets
• Consideration of New Mexico, Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources department FY23 volunteer fire assistance grant
• Consideration of a vehicle loan on a new ambulance/rescue
• Consideration for MOA with Kirtland Air Force Base and the Valencia County Fire Department
• Consideration of vacating a portion of Phillips Road
• Executive session to discuss request for proposals for Valencia County hospital, sale of country real property at Rancho Rio Grande, and Hyde Lane
• Consideration of sale of country real property at Rancho Rio Grande

When: 5:30 p.m., Wednesday, March 1, in the council chambers

Agenda highlight: Consideration of moving the memorandum of understanding between city of Rio Communities, the city of Rio Communities Public Library and the Amigos of the Library, a non-profit organization to city council for approval

Also on the agenda

• Public comment
• General board discussion and future agenda items
• Discussion of upcoming events in the library and Makerspace

When: 6 p.m., Wednesday, March 1, in the council chambers

Agenda highlight: Consideration of a conditional use permit for R.R. and Debra Torres for the purpose of allowing UTV rentals at 3419 N.M. 47

Also on the agenda

• Council updates
• Community Development activity report
• Code enforcement updates

When: 4 p.m., Thursday, March 2, in the council chambers

Agenda highlight: Consideration of recommendation to move to council applicant Cibola Land Corporation: Industrial 3 zone

Also on the agenda

• Presentation of subdivision preview by Russell and Melodie Good

• Consideration of recommendation to move to council applicant Cibola Land Corporation: Commercial 3 zone

• Public comment

• General commission discussion and future agenda items