Community DataBank: Local Government Meetings (May 18, 2023)

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

 

Rio Communities Planning and Zoning Commission

When: 4 p.m., Thursday, May 18, in the council chambers

Agenda highlight: Public hearing and consideration of zoning ordinance amendments

 

Also on the agenda

• Consideration of recommending amendments to the city council
• Discussion of the comprehensive plan
• General commission discussion and future agenda items

 

Valencia Soil and Water Conservation Board of Supervisors

When: 4 p.m., Thursday, May 18, in person at the Whitfield Wildlife Conservation Area visitor’s center, 2424 N.M. 47, north of Rio Communities, or online, Meeting ID: 283 468 103 503; or call in directly at +1 469-965-2602

Agenda highlight: Consideration of Summer Conservation Camp from July 10-14 at the Whitfield Complex

 

Also on the agenda

• Public comments
• District staff monthly report
• Consideration of reappointment for board seats 6 and 7
• Reports from NMDA, update from NRCS on a erodible soils issue, Nick Goodman, MRGCD and Friends of Whitfield
• Update one year after Big Hole Fire
• Consideration of a memorandum of understanding to sign on the USBR Rio Grande Basin Study
• 2023 Dan Goodman Scholarship update
• Consideration of fiscal year 2022 AUP exit conference, grant updates, and selection of an auditor for the fiscal year 2024

 

Rio Communities City Council and Planning and Zoning Commission joint meeting

When: 6 p.m., Thursday, May 18, in the council chambers

Agenda highlight: Discussion of zoning taskforce recommendation

 

Also on the agenda

• Discussion of comprehensive plan
• Discussion of animal ordinance
• Public comment

 

Bosque Farms Village Council

When: 5:45 p.m., Thursday, May 18, in the council chambers

Agenda highlight: Consideration of an ordinance to opt in for the election of municipal officers of the village of Bosque Farms in the next regular local election

 

Also on the agenda

• Executive session to discuss hiring police officers, evidence tech and utility worker
• Presentation of 2021-22 audit
• Department reports
• Mayor and councilor’s reports
• Treasurer’s report
• Non-agenda items
• Proclamation acknowledging motorcycle awareness
• Proclamation of Professional Municipal Clerks Week
• Consideration of a contract with Gayle Jones for professional services and consultation
• Consideration of approving 2021-22 audit
• Consideration of request to vacate plat: Tract: 9A1A1A7C2 S: 1 T: 7N R: 2E 0.57 ACRES PLAT M-452
• Consideration of re-plat for the properties owned by Cuatro Amigos LLC and South Bosque Farms LLC
• Consideration of sale of surplus police department units
• Consideration of preliminary 2023-24 budget
• Consideration of hiring a police officer
• Consideration of hiring an evidence tech
• Consideration of hiring a utility worker

 

Rio Communities City Council workshop

When: 3 p.m., Monday, May 22, in the council chambers

Agenda highlight: Discussion of comprehensive and economic planning

 

Also on the agenda

• Discussion of accounts payable
• Discussion of zoning ordinance
• Discussion of implementing the personnel ordinance
• Discussion of becoming a member of the Greater Valencia County Chamber of Commerce
• Discussion of Once a Day Marketing — Outdoor Recreation Economy
• Discussion of medical service provider letter
• Discussion of mosquito pest control
• Discussion of purchase of fire apparatus
• Public comment
• City manager’s report, including snow runoff
• Council general discussion and future agenda items

 

Belen Planning and Zoning Commission workshop

When: 4 p.m., Monday, May 22, in the council chambers

Agenda highlight: Discussion of the zoning ordinance

 

Belen Planning and Zoning Commission

When: 6 p.m., Monday, May 22, in the council chambers

Agenda highlight: Discussion of the solar ordinance and possible referral to the city council

 

Also on the agenda

• Public comment
• Communication from commission and staff

 

Rio Communities City Council

When: 6 p.m., Monday, May 22, in the council chambers

Agenda highlight: Consideration of purchase of fire apparatus

 

Also on the agenda

• Continuation of public hearing and consideration of a request by the La Merced Moose Lodge to allow three RV sites on its property, 306 Rio Communities Blvd.
• Public hearing and consideration implementing a personnel ordinance
• City manager’s report on snow runoff
• Consideration of publishing amendments to the zoning ordinance for a 14-day review
• Consideration of becoming a member of the Greater Valencia County Chamber of Commerce
• Consideration of Once a Day Marketing — Outdoor Recreation Economy
• Consideration of medical service provider letter
• Consideration of mosquito pest control
• Council discussion
• Executive session to discuss the purchase, addition or disposal of real property or water rights
• Consideration of the purchase, addition or disposal of real property or water rights

 

Valencia County Planning and Zoning Commission

When: 3 p.m., Tuesday, May 23, in the commission chambers

Agenda highlight: Consideration of a zone change for four lots from neighborhood commercial to community commercial for Andrew and Rosaline Tenoria to develop an indoor and outdoor recreational facility at 14 Vigil Road.

 

Also on the agenda

• Staff reports

 

Peralta Town Council

When: 6 p.m., Tuesday, May 23, at Peralta Town Hall

Agenda highlight: Consideration purchasing 1.70 acres for the community center

 

Also on the agenda

• Department reports
• Governing body reports
• Public comments
• Community service assignments
• Discussion of proposed 2023-24 budget
• Discussion of Universal Waste Systems donation
• Discussion of Girl Scout Troop 91 tree donation to the Peralta Community Park
• Discussion of cannabis sales tax
• Consideration of penalty assessment ordinance
• Consideration of NMDOT COOP agreement

 

Valencia Association of Local Elected Officials

When: 6 p.m., Tuesday, May 23, in the city of Belen council chambers

Agenda highlight: Discussion of county-wide emergency transport services

 

Also on the agenda

• Discussion of I-25 Showcase Basketball Tournament
• Hospital update
• Interchange update

 

Los Lunas Board of Education

When: 6 p.m., Tuesday, May 23, in the central office boardroom

Agenda highlight: Presentation of bond sale and election update

 

Also on the agenda

• An executive session will be held at 5 p.m. to discuss possible acquisition/purchase of real property for district use
• Recognition of Above and Beyond honorees, and NMSBA/LLS Board of Education Student Achievement awards, Claire Ciermans, Dr. Arsenio Romero and Lawrence Sosa
• Public comment
• Superintendent’s report
• Consideration of social studies curriculum
• Discussion of district policy manual
• Discussion of reports requested by board members
• Consideration of 2023-24 budget
• Consideration of open position for the superintendent
• Consideration of 2023-24 local applications

 

Belen Board of Education

When: 5 p.m., Tuesday, May 23, in the administration office boardroom

Agenda highlight: Consideration of memorandum of agreement with UNM-Valencia campus for duel credit program

 

Also on the agenda

• Open forum
• Recognition of Rylee Salome, girls 4A State Golf Champion
• Superintendent’s report, including SBMH grant and HELPme and E-Therapy rollout
• Board reports
• Consideration of agreement with UNM-Valencia campus to provide a certificate in welding technology at BHS
• Consideration of memorandum of understanding with Rio Cities Internet

 

Los Lunas Village Council

When: 6 p.m., Thursday, May 22, in the council chambers

Agenda highlight: Consideration of a request to dedicate the Los Cerritos Drain pond to the village

 

Also on the agenda

• Public input forum
• Consideration of a special use amendment for the Los Senderos Area Plan for the purpose of accommodating the I-25 Morris Road interchange final geometry
• Consideration of interim budget adjustment
• Consideration of contracts for the Los Lunas/Valencia County DWI program
• Executive session to discuss the promotion of the evidence technician, hiring a full-time facility II and a full-time park technician