News and Articles

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

The meeting minutes from the July 30-31, 2013 BCC meeting were unanimously approved (5-0)

The BCC unanimously approved the Consent Calendar (5-0)

Proclamations and Presentations

A Proclamation honoring Representative Stephen P. Easley for his outstanding service as a Legislator for the State of New Mexico was unanimously approved (5-0)

A Proclamation to honor the 301st Fiesta De Santa Fe 2013 was unanimously approved (5-0)

Matters from Elected Officials

Sheriff’s Office

Ordinance 2013-5, amending Ordinance 2006-5 for the purpose of: Decreasing the number of convictions necessary for a nuisance declaration; clarifying the time following seizure of a vehicle during which storage charges will accrue; clarifying when the County may commence forfeiture proceedings; increasing the hearing fee; clarifying when the Sheriff may offer voluntary seizure/immobilization; and correcting a typographical error was passed unanimously (5-0)

Matters from the Commission

Resolutions

A Resolution was introduced establishing the Veteran Hiring Initiative for the purpose of increasing opportunities for Veterans to obtain employment with Santa Fe County – First Public Hearing/Discussion Only

Misc.

An update on REDI-Net was provided by staff

Appointments/Reappointments

Appointment of Loralee Freilich to the DWI Planning Council was unanimously approved (5-0)

Staff Items

Community Services Department

Amendment #2 to Professional Service Agreement #2012-0052-DWI/TRV with CHRISTUS St. Vincent Regional Medical Center, Care Connection to provide detoxification services in fiscal year 2014 in the amount of $300,000 was approved 4-0 (Commissioner Anaya was not present for vote)

Public Works Department

The County’s Solid Waste consultant presented on contracting options of private solid waste haulers in the unincorporated countyA Resolution adopting the County’s traffic calming policy was introduced (First Public Hearing/Discussion Only)

Lease agreement between Santa Fe County and CHRISTUS St. Vincent Medical Center for office space located at 2052 Galisteo St. to operate a Sobering Center and Care Connection Program in Santa Fe County was unanimously approved (5-0)

An update was provided on the Pojoaque Basin Regional Water System

Growth Management Department

BCC Case # MIS 13-5230 G & J Brooks Enterprises, Inc. D/B/A Eldorado Supermart, Applicant, request approval for the transfer of ownership of Liquor License No. 0951 was approved 4-0 (Commissioner Chavez was not present for the vote)

Administrative Services Department

Professional Service Contract No. 2013-0170-LG/PL-D for general legal services by Modrall, Sperling, Roehl, Harris & Sisk, P.A. in the amount of $95,000, as requested by the County Attorney was unanimously approved 5-0

Agreement No. 2010-03220AS/TRV Amendment No. 4 with Bridget Jacober for legal services in the amount of $65,000, exclusive of GRT was unanimously approved 5-0

Award Agreement No. 2013-0352-PW/MS County Road 98 Widening Phase II to Mountain State Constructors, Inc. in the amount of $1,297,523.80 was unanimously approved 5-0

Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. 2011-0224-CSD/MS Environmental Remediation Services for Steve Herrera Courthouse Complex to INTERA, Inc. in the amount of $95,624.30, exclusive of GRT was unanimously approved 5-0

Finance Department

Use of District 3 Capital Funds, per Capital Outlay Policy, allocating $4,000 to assist in the purchase of a marquee sign for the Edgewood fire station was unanimously approved 5-0

Resolution No. 2013-82, requesting a budget increase to the Fire Protection Fund (209) from cash carryover for various fire districts and to adjust the fiscal year 2014 budget for the current year allocation to the actual distribution amount for each fire district/$1,616,766 was unanimously approved 5-0

Resolution No. 2013-83 requesting a budget increase to the GOB series 2011 Fund (339) to carry forward cash balance for funds allocated to the Town of Edgewood Station construction/$328,430 was unanimously approved 5-0

Matters from the County Manager

The following updates and reports were given:

Public Safety Employee Recruitment Campaign

Santa Fe County Citizen Survey

The following reports were provided in the Commissioners packet material for questions:

Human Resources Monthly Report

Corrections Department Monthly Report

Public Works Monthly Report and Projects Process Update

Matters from the County Attorney

Presentation of Corrections Inspection Report from April 3, 2013 inspection

Executive Session

The BCC Packet is available online by clicking the BCC meeting event on the Events calendar or visiting the BCC committee page www.santafecountynm.gov/committees/board_of_county_commissioners_bcc. All approved Ordinances and Resolutions are available on the County website at www.santafecountynm.gov/ordinances_and_resolutions once they are approved and recorded. All BCC meetings are broadcast live at www.santafecountynm.gov, on Comcast Ch. 28 and on Que Suave AM 810. To view recorded video of this BCC meeting, visit www.santafecountynm.gov/video_on_demand/. Transcripts of the meeting will be available within 10 working days at www.santafecountynm.gov, once approved.