June 16, 2008 Workshop Minutes
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Village of Tularosa - Workshop - June 16, 2008
The Board of Trustees of the Village of Tularosa met in a Workshop setting on Monday, June 16, 2008. The meeting was held in the Court/Conference Room on the Public Safety Facility located at 609 St. Francis Drive, Tularosa, New Mexico.
Present: Mayor Ray S. Cordova, Trustee Fred Tyler, Trustee Patrick Garcia, Trustee Thomas McKean, Trustee Gloria Sainz, Chief of Police Virgil Mayberry as well as Finance Officer Valarie Delgado.
Absent: Dianna Brusuelas, Village Clerk.
Mayor Ray S. Cordova asked those present to join in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Items presented at the Workshop were items that will be presented at the Regular Meeting of June 17, 2008 which include:
Consideration of Agenda and Consent Agenda
Unscheduled correspondence and Public Comments
Machele Lackey-Update on Rotary Club of Tularosa
Adoption of Resolution 2007-2008-25 / Approving Affiliation with the Public Employees Retirement Association & Participation in Municipal General Member Coverage Plan 1
Adoption of Resolution 2007-2008-26 / Approving Affiliation with the Public Employees Retirement Association & Participation in Municipal Police Member Coverage Plan 1
Adoption of Resolution 2007-2008-27 / Authorizing Employer Pick Up of Member Contributions for determining Tax Treatment under the Internal Revenue Code
Dianna Brusuelas-Request to Postpone August Regular meeting from August 19,2008 to August 26, 2008 (NMML Annual Conference August 13-15, 2008)
Approve appointment of John Montoya as Fire Chief effective July 1, 2008
Mayor-Request to drop Village protest on wells T-128; T-768 and T-4182 for Hubbard Ranch & Black Gold Estates
Mayor-Certificate of Appreciation to Jennifer Simpson "2008 Mrs. New Mexico Plus America"
Rick Gutierrez-Request Mayor and Board to establish Infrastructure Capital Improvement Plan
Maria Gerbitz-2 Neighbors Code Enforcement, tree, trash, fence, dogs, dog feces, gas line, power lines, Codes
Virginia Lee-709 Second Street-Request Rear Setback variance to be 5 ft. from property line instead of 15 ft. from property line
Lecia Elk-502 Ethel-Grant Site Permit fro improvement of home with front and back porch and carport
Laurie Montoya-Approve Double Wide installation on 1005 Bates Lane
Approval of proposed Ordinance 230 to publish by Title & Subject Matter relating to the Drilling of Domestic Water Wells within exterior boundaries of the Village of Tularosa
Award bid for Drug Screening
Reynaldo Guilez-Request an additional $2.00 salary increase for Kevin Moheit to $10.93 per hour effective first pay period in July 2008
Mayor-Request an additional $1.40 salary increase for Rick Gutierrez to $16.00 per hour effective first pay period in July 2008
Mayor-Request an additional $ 0.84 salary increase for Dana Robb to $10.30 per hour effective first pay period in July 2008
Approve posted speed limit sign to 10 MPH on Hagee Lane
Trustee Fred Tyler-Request Village Trustees approve creation of a Volunteer Committee to become liaison between Holloman AFB and the Village of Tularosa and to appoint Dwight Harp as Head of the Committee
Trustee Thomas McKean-Request review in proper procedures in the use of Village vehicles
Old Business
New Business
Adjourn
On the minutes of May 20, 2008, Trustee Fred Tyler wanted the Approval of Resolution 2007-08-24 be clarified to read, motion to approve proposed Budget for 2008-2009 Fiscal Year with the exception that the original Senior Center budget be used and pay raises for all Village employees be given at 3% effective the first pay period in July and an additional 2% raise be given in November provided if Gross Receipts income stays at anticipated levels.
Mr. Lance Sphere from the Safety Institute answered questions for the Members of the Board in reference to the Drug Testing.
Trustee Thomas McKean wondered about putting Resolutions under the consent agenda.
Trustee Fred Tyler asked about the fence that Tularosa Basin Telephone Company is putting up. Mayor Ray Cordova stated that as long as it does not obstruct the view. Trustee Tyler stated that according to Village setback requirements it needs to be 12 1/2 feet from the corner. Mayor Ray Cordova asked Police Chief Mayberry to check it out.
Trustee Fred Tyler talked to the Ditch Boss Robert Baca and to Mr. Norval Bookout in reference to the problem on 1st Street and let the Members of the Board know that the Tularosa Ditch Corporation is in the process of getting three bids, the first one was to concrete both sides and install a rubber liner for a total of $6,500.00, the two other bids will be forth coming.
Trustee Patrick Garcia asked about Otero's Mini Mart and the propane place across Subway, Chief Mayberry said he would check on it but would need the name of the owner of the property. It was stated that Sally at the Water Department might have the owners name.
The ICIP was discussed and listed as follows: (1) Water Plant Sedimentation Pond (2) Recreational Facility/Swimming Pool (3) Wastewater/Water Improvements (4) Department of Public Safety (5) Senior Center Facility (6) Village Yard Maintenance (7) Wells (8) Playground and Park Maintenance Equipment (9) Street Improvements/Traffic Lights.
Discussion ensued on the proper procedures on the use of Village vehicles. It was recommended to write a memo to the village employees and attach Section 50.02 of the
Personnel Policy relating to the Use of Municipal Vehicles.
Mayor Cordova advised the Board about a flange that has been ordered to repair a line to the water plant.
Trustee Thomas McKean moved to adjourn and was seconded by Trustee Gloria Sainz. The meeting adjourned at 9:00 P.M.
The written minutes are the official minutes of the meeting. The recorded tapes are part of the minutes only for interpreting any ambiguity in the written minutes. When the minutes are approved and signed the written minutes are the official minutes of the meeting.
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Ray S. Cordova, Mayor
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ATTEST:
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Dianna R. Brusuelas, Village Clerk
Minutes approved by The Board of Trustees at the Regular Meeting of July 15, 2008.
