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April 28, 2015 BCC Summary

 Below is a summary of the actions taken by the Santa Fe Board of County Commissioners (BCC).  All five Commissioners were present.

 The minutes from the March 24, 2015 BCC Study Session were unanimously approved 5-0.

The minutes from the March 31, 2015 BCC Meeting were unanimously approved 5-0.

 Veterans, service men and woman recognition

  • The late George Gonzales was recognized for his service in the Army National Guard

 Employee Recognitions

Introduction of new employees

Employees recognized for their years of service:

           Jessica Narvaiz – Corrections, Registered Nurse, 5 years

            Anthony Romero – Bureau of Elections, Voter Registration Clerk, 5 years

            Mark Aragon – Public Works, Solid Waste Foreman, 15 years

            Rudy Garcia – Manager’s Office, Legislative Liaison Project Manager, 15 years

            Phillip Pacheco – Assessor, GIS Specialist, 15 years

            Marcella Salazar – Clerk, Administrative Manager, 25 years

 Employee of the Quarter Nominees and Recipient:

            Sandy Lucero – Community Services Group

            Marcella Salazar – Elected Office Group

            Nancy Calhoun – Public Safety Group

            Gabriella Trujillo – Public Works Group

            Robert Garcia – Sheriff Office Group

            Rebecca Trujillo – Support Services Group

            Marcella Salazar was selected as Employee of the Quarter, 1stQuarter

 All Items approved under the Consent Agenda, passed by unanimous vote (5-0):

Final Orders

  • BCC CASE # PCEV 14-5450 Kelly Wilson Vacation of Easement.Kelly Wilson, Applicant, (Paramount Surveys, Inc.) Paul Rodriguez, Agent, Approval to vacate a thirty-eight foot (38’) wide private access and utility easement on one lot totaling 2.50 acres.  The easement will be relocated on-site. 
  • BCC CASE # PCEV 14-5410 Richard Berman Vacation of Easement.Richard Berman, Applicant, (Paramount Surveys, Inc.) Paul Rodriguez, Agent, Approval to vacate three (3) platted drainage easements on one lot totaling 1.397 acres. 

 Resolutions

  • Resolution No. 2015-56, A Budget Increase to the Fire Operations Fund (244) to budget a monetary donation made to the Santa Fe County Fire Department/$6,000. 
  • Resolution No. 2015-57, Increase to the Capital Outlay GRT Fund (313) to budget a donation from the Eldorado Community Improvement Association to build and improve trails in the Eldorado Subdivision in Santa Fe County in the amount of $40,000. 
  • Resolution No. 2015-58, Clarify and amend Resolution No. 2014-112 concerning the lease of Santa Fe County’s Top of The World Farm water rights. 
  • Resolution No. 2015-59, Determine reasonable notice for public meetings during May through December, 2015, of the Board of County Commissioners of Santa Fe County and for Boards and Committees appointed by or acting under the authority of the Board of County Commissioners; establish permissible meeting locations and a webcast and broadcast policy; and rescinding parts of Resolution No. 2014-137. 

 Miscellaneous

  • Approval of County Health Care Assistance Claims in the amount of $88,312.80.
  • Authorized the use of District 3 Capital Funds, per Capital Outlay Policy, allocating $70,000 for Capital Projects; $20,000 for playground equipment at the La Cienega Community Center, and $50,000 for Improvements and Renovations to the City of Santa Fe for the Boys and Girls Club Southside Facility. 
  • Ratification of Letter of Support for First Choice Community Healthcare Incorporated.
  • Ratification of Letter of Support for Presbyterian Healthcare Services.

 (End Of Consent Agenda)

 The Board of County Commissioners adjourned and reconvened as the Santa Fe County Board of Finance, approved by unanimous vote 5-0

  • County Treasurer, Patrick Varela, presented the County’s Investment Report for the five months ending March 31, 2015 and long-term plans.

The Santa Fe County Board of Finance adjourned and reconvened as the Board of County Commissioners of Santa Fe County, approved by unanimous vote 5-0

 Action Items (All action items were approved by unanimous vote 5-0)

Reappointments

  • Thomas P. Starke to the DWI Planning Council

 Purchasing

  • State Auditor Agreement between Santa Fe County and Axiom CPA and Business Advisors, LLC, Contract No. 2013-0258-FI/MS, for Financial and Compliance Audit Services for Fiscal Year 2015 for an additional third year and increasing the total compensation of the contract amount to $314,349.00, inclusive of GRT, and authorizing the County Manager to sign the purchase order.
  • Presbyterian Medical Services Agreement between Santa Fe County and Presbyterian Medical Services, Contract No. 2015-0188-CSD/MM, to provide emergency Behavioral Health Services for adults and adolescents in the amount of $350,000, inclusive of GRT, and authorize the County Manager to sign the purchase order.
  • Purchase of three Pierce Mini-Pumpers Agua Fria, Edgewood and Galisteo Fire Districts in the amount of $ 591,804.66 utilizing the Houston-Galveston Area Council Cooperative Purchasing Agreement and authorizing the County Manager to sign the purchase order.

 Resolutions

  • Resolution No. 2015-60, a Resolution requesting that the U. S. Department of Agriculture and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services adopt TheScientific Report of the 2015 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee.
  • Resolution No. 2015-61, a Resolution supporting the Middle Rio Grande Basin Study.
  • Resolution No. 2015-62, Adopts Policies and Procedures to allow property owners in subdivided areas to petition the County to create Road Maintenance Assessment Districts under NMSA1978, Sections 67-4-20 through 67-4-24 (2001).
  • Resolution No. 2015-63, Amends Resolution No. 2012-53 concerning the negotiation of the Pojoaque Basin Regional Water Authority Joint Powers Agreement. 
  • Resolution No. 2015-64, A Budget Increase to the GOB Series 2013 Fund (351) and the Capital GRT Fund (313) to budget for various capital projects and to request an increase to the Thornton Ranch Project Budget Allocation / $6,860,180. 
  • Resolution No. 2015-65, Delegates authority to the County Manager to sign release of affordable liens, and mortgages and down payment assistance liens and mortgages to comply with the County’s Affordable Housing Program.
  • Resolution No. 2015-66, a Resolution supporting the “Stepping Up Initiative to Reduce the Number of People with Mental Illnesses in Jails”.

 Miscellaneous

  • Town of Edgewood petition for annexation of two lots totaling approximately 18.873 acres, the common addresses of which are 19 and 20 Cajun Lane Edgewood NM.
  • Approved authorization to Publish Title and General Summary for an Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 2001-1 to expressly extend the Ordinance to County Sports Fields, to add rules governing league use and sales or solicitation by itinerant vendors, and to prohibit certain dangerous or harmful activities. 
  • Approved authorization to Publish Title and General Summary of an Ordinance establishing curbside residential Solid Waste and Recycling Collection Districts within certain populated parts of Santa Fe County; prohibiting the commercial collection of residential solid waste within these

districts except in accordance with a valid contract between a commercial solid waste hauler and the County; implementing and amending Ordinance No. 2014-10

 Discussion/Information Items/Presentations (all items approved by unanimous vote 5-0)

Presentations

  • TABLED - Frances Ong was recognized for her service as a Housing Board Member.  

 Matters from the County Commissioners & Other Elected Officials

  • Approval and presentation of a Proclamation honoring Norma McCallan, Activist, Environmentalist, Santa Fe Living Treasure. 
  • Approval and presentation of a Proclamation to Honor the Life of the Honorable George Abran Gonzales.
  • Approval and presentation of a Proclamation Honoring the Life of Bill Baxter, Historian, Writer, Community Activist. 
  • Presentation by Jacqueline S. Baca, Bob Zimmerman and Kathryn Bender with Santa Fe County Master Gardener Association (SFMGA) 
  • Presentation by Tim Sheahan, President & CEO of Boys and Girls Clubs of Central New Mexico.
  • Acknowledgement and Congratulations to the Santa Fe High School Cheerleading Squad, the 2015 Champions of the AAAAAA (6A) Spirit Competition. 
  • Acknowledgement and Congratulations to the St. Michael’s “Pony Express” Dance Squad the 2015 Champions of the AAAA (4A) Spirit Competition.
  • Approval and presentation of a Proclamation Honoring Caroline Rotich, Winner of The 2015 Boston Marathon (Women’s Division)

 Matters From The County Manager

  • Bike to Work Week May 15, 2015
  • Annual Santa Fe Housing Community Clean-Up Days May 9, 16, and 23, 2015
  • FY2016 Budget Discussion and Direction scheduled for May 12 at 4:00PM

 Matters from the County Attorney

Executive Session

  • Limited personnel matters, as allowed by Section 10-15-1(H)(2) NMSA 1978.
    • Performance evaluation of the County Manager
    • Threatened or Pending Litigation, as allowed by Section 10-15-1(H)(7) NMSA 1978.
      • Threatened or Pending Litigation against the City of Santa Fe

 Public Hearings

Ordinances

  • Ordinance No. 2015-5, Establish weight limits on various county maintained roads (Second and Final Public Hearing), passed by unanimous vote 5-0.

Information Items

  • Growth Management Monthly Report
  • Public Safety Monthly Report
  • Public Works Monthly Report
  • Human Resources Monthly Report
  • Administrative Services Monthly Report
  • Community Services Monthly Report
  • Financial Report for the Quarter Ending March 31, 2015