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Below is a summary of the actions taken by the Santa Fe Board of County Commissioners (BCC).  Four Commissioners were present, Commissioner Stefanics was excused from the meeting.

Honored Our Veterans and Service Men and Women

           Honored guests; Vietnam Veterans for America/Northern New Mexico, Chapter 996

            Color/Honor Guard – Corporal Ron Barela, Master Sergeant Joseph Baros, Sergeant Henry Griego, Chief Warrant Officer James Martsh, Chief Warrant Officer Jerry Martinez,

            and Sergeant Jesus Lopez.

Santa Fe County, Chaplin Jose Villegas was recognized for his years of military service

Employee Recognition:

New Employees were introduced by the County Manager

The following employees were recognized for their years of service:

Ignacio Dominguez – Human Resources, Employee Development Specialist – 5 years

Kenneth Roybal – Corrections, Life Skills Worker II – 5 years

John Ortega – Corrections, Life Skills Worker II – 5 years

Nicholas Baca – Corrections, Adult Detention Center Corporal – 5 years

Daryle Garris – Public Works, Transfer Station Caretaker – 10 years

The Finance Department was presented with the Government Financial Officers Association Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2013.

All Items approved under the Consent Agenda, passed by unanimous vote (4-0):

Final Orders

• CDRC CASE # S 12-5452 Cielo Colorado Estates Final Plat And Development Plan For Phase 1.Cielo Colorado LLC., Applicant, James W. Siebert, Agent, Request Final Plat and Development Plan Approval for Phase 1 (Lots 11-16) consisting of 6 lots of the Cielo Colorado Estates 24-lot residential subdivision on Tract 15A-2 of the Eldorado at Santa Fe Subdivision consisting of 246.30 acres more or less. The Applicant also requests approval to vacate and relocate 2 portions of the Camino Acote 50 foot Ingress/Egress and Utility Easement that is located within Proposed Lot 1, Vacate the Portion of Camino Acote that Runs through Lots 10, 16, 17, 18 and 19 and Vacate the old Ingress/Egress and Utility Easement that runs through Proposed Lot 1, which is no Longer in Use.
• CDRC CASE # V 14-5270 Madeline Wells and Mary O’Brien Variance. Madeline Wells and Mary O’Brien, Applicants, Requested a Variance of Article III, § 10 (Lot Size Requirements ) of the Land Development Code  to allow two dwelling units on 6.195 acres.

Budget Resolutions

• Resolution No. 2015-28, A Budget Increase to the Law Enforcement Operations Fund (246) to Budget One (1) Grant Awarded through the United States Marshals Services for Fugitive Apprehension in the amount of $5,000.  (Finance Department/Teresa Martinez)
• Resolution No. 2015-29, A Budget Increase to the Fire Operations Fund (244) to Budget a 2014 State Homeland Security Grant Award / $59,000.  (Public Safety/Pablo Sedillo)
• Resolution No. 2015-30, A Budget Decrease to the Alcohol Programs Fund (241) / Community DWI Program to budget the precise amount awarded to the DWI Program / -$5,000.  (Finance Department/Teresa Martinez)
• Resolution No. 2015-31, A Budget Increase to the EMS Health Care Fund (232) for a New Mexico Department of Health Grant for Health Action Planning and Programming / $5,000.  (Community Services Department/Rachel O’Connor)
• Resolution No. 2015-32, A Budget Increase to the State Special Appropriations Fund (318) to Budget a Grant Awarded through the State of New Mexico for the Vista Grande Library / $18,440.  (Finance Department/Teresa Martinez)

Other Resolutions

• Resolution No. 2015-33, Authorize the County to Submit Applications to the New Mexico Department of Finance and Administration to request DWI Grant Funds and delegate to the County Manager the Authority to execute and submit such applications and execute all required documents and agreements. 
• Resolution No. 2015-34, Authorize the County to enter into Grant Agreement 14-1699 to Plan, Design and Construct Improvements to the Water System in Chupadero in Santa Fe County in the Amount of $100,000 and authorizing the County Manager to sign the agreement and designate person(s) who are authorized to sign and request reimbursement and act as a Point of Contact for the Grant Agreement. 
• Resolution No. 2015-35, Authorize the County to enter into Grant Agreement 14-1702 to Plan, Design and Construct Improvements, including replacement of the Lift Station Facility, for the Vista Aurora Sewer System in Santa Fe County in the Amount of $70,000 and authorize the County Manager to sign the agreement and designate person(s) who are authorized to sign and request reimbursement and act as a Point of Contact for the Grant Agreement. 
• Resolution No. 2015-36, Authorize the County to Enter into Grant Agreement 14-1697 to Plan and Design a Utilities Corridor for the Agua Fria Area in the amount of $80,000 and authorize the County Manager to sign the agreement and designate person(s) who are authorized to sign and request reimbursement and act as a Point of Contact for the Grant Agreement. 
• Resolution No. 2015-37, Amendment to Resolution No. 2010-104 to Clarify the Process for appointment of Board Members. 

Miscellaneous

• Approved County Health Care Assistance Claims in the Amount of $23,928.04. 
• Approved a Proclamation Remembering and Honoring Linda Pedro for her Outstanding Contributions and Achievement for Disability Rights in Santa Fe County and the State Of New Mexico

(End Of Consent Agenda)

Action Items

Appointments/Resignations

• Lara Katz and Sheldon Weinstein were appointed to the Santa Fe County Ethics Board, approved 3-0.  Commissioner Holian was not present for the vote.
• Commissioner Holian, Eric Bilnman, Paul White and Maria De Anada Hay were appointed to the La Bajada Ranch Steering Committee, approved by unanimous vote,

4-0.

Resolutions, all items approved by unanimous vote, 4-0

• Resolution No. 2015-40, A Budget Increase to the General Fund (101), Fire Tax ¼% Fund (222), Fire Operations Fund (244), Emergency Communications Operations Fund (245), Corrections Operations Fund (247), and Water Enterprise Fund (505) As a Result of needs brought forward at Mid-Year Budget Hearings / $734,867.
• Resolution No. 2015-41, A Budget Increase to the Fire Impact Fee Fund (216) to Budget Impact Fees received for the Tesuque Fire District to be used for the Purchase of a Fire Engine Apparatus/$363,701. 
• Resolution No. 2015-42, Amends the Santa Fe County Road Map and Certifies a report of the Public Roads in Santa Fe County. 
• Resolution No. 2015-38, Supports the Equine Culture in the Final Development and Implementation of the Sustainable Land Development Code (SLDC) and that Santa Fe County Promote the development of Santa Fe as a Regional and International Horse Destination.
• Resolution No. 2015-43, Proclaims the Month of April 2015 as National County Government Month, the theme of which is "Counties Moving America Forward: The Keys are Transportation and Infrastructure” 
• Resolution No. 2015-39, Reserves a portion of the future County Complex for a Fresco installation commemorating the 2015 Three Trails Conference. 

Purchasing Agreements, all items approved by unanimous vote, 4-0

• A waiver from Section 1 of Ordinance No. 2012-5 to Purchase a Fire apparatus for the Tesuque Fire District/Santa Fe County Fire Department in the Amount of $363,701 utilizing the Houston-Galveston area Council Cooperative Purchasing Agreement and authorize the County Manager to sign the Purchase Order. 
• Agreement No. 2015-0063-CORR/IC with Keefe Group for Commissary Services at the Adult Detention Facility and the Youth Development Program in the amount of $1,200,000 and Grant Exemption to Section 2 of Ordinance 2012-5.
• Agreement No. 2015-0062-CORR/IC with Summit Food Service Management to provide food services at the Adult Detention Facility and the Youth Development Program in the amount of $4,000,000, exclusive of NM GRT; approved a Modified Term for Agreement 2015-0062-CORR/IC pursuant to Section Two of Ordinance 2012-5; and authorized the County Manager to execute the Purchase Order for Agreement No. 2015-0062-CORR/IC. 
• Modified the Term of the Agreement with CenturyLink for CenturyLink Data Center Services/Delta Port Internet Services and Audio Reservation Line and allows the County to enter into a five (5) year Term Agreement for such services, pursuant to Section 2 of Santa Fe County Ordinance 2012-5. 
• Agreement No. 2015-0195-PW/PL with Accent Landscape Contractors, Inc. for the Romero Park Landscape Improvements Phase I in the amount of $453,738, exclusive of GRT, and authorizes County Manager signature authority on Purchase Order. 
• Agreement No. 2015-0194-PW/PL with EMCO of Santa Fe for the Romero Park Phase I Civil Improvements in the amount of $331,622.35, exclusive of GRT, and authorizes County Manager signature authority on the Purchase Order. 
• Amendment No. 3 to the Santa Fe County Agreement No. 2013-0103-SD/MS, Professional Services Agreement with Santa Fe Animal Shelter & Humane Society to provide Animal Control Services to increase the compensation threshold to $625,000, inclusive of GRT and authorizes the County Manager to approve the Purchase Order. 

Ordinances

• Authorization to Publish Title and General Summary of Ordinance No. 2015-___, An Ordinance Adopting a County Hold Harmless Gross Receipts Tax, approved by unanimous vote 4-0.
• Authorization to Publish Title and General Summary of an Ordinance Establishing Weight Limits and No Through Truck Traffic Limitations on Various County Maintained Roads, approved by unanimous vote, 4-0 
• Authorization to Publish Title and General Summary of Ordinance

No. 2015-___, An Ordinance Amending the Right of Way Use Ordinance, Ordinance No. 2003-1, as amended by Ordinance No. 2009-5, approved by unanimous vote, 4-0.

Miscellaneous, all items approved by unanimous vote, 4-0

• Approved a Memorandum of Understanding between Santa Fe County and State of New Mexico Department of Game and Fish for development of an Off Highway Vehicle (OHV) Training Site. 
• Approved Santa Fe Metropolitan Planning Organization revised and restated Joint Powers Agreement. 
• Approved recommended allocations and direction of Capital Funding as discussed at February 10, 2015, Board of County Commissioners Capital Funding Study Session.

Discussion/Information Items/Presentations

Presentations

• A Presentation and update on Santa Fe County Utility Water Supply and Demand was presented by Utilities Director, Claudia Borchert.
• TABLED - Update on Solid Waste Collection District Development. 

Matters From The Commission and Other Elected Officials

• TABLED – The Presentation of the Proclamation Remembering And Honoring Linda Pedro for her Outstanding Contributions and Achievement for Disability Rights in Santa Fe County and the State of New Mexico (Commissioner Stefanics and Commissioner Roybal)
• Presented a Certificate of Acknowledgement Honoring Devin DeVargas for his 2015 High School Honors Performance Series at Carnegie Hall.  (Commissioner Roybal)

Matters From The County Manager

• Legislative Update - Staff gave presentation on the status of various bills introduced in the Legislature
• Miscellaneous Updates
  • Living Wage in Santa Fe County increased from $10.66 to $10.84.
  • Community Planning Groups throughout the County are being established.  Updates to Community Plans are targeted to complete be complete by June, 2015.
  • February 20, 2015 Joint Meeting of the City Council of the City of Santa Fe and Board of County Commissioners of Santa Fe County
    • Meeting Summary.
    • Appointment of Commissioners to serve on Joint City-County Subcommittees: (i) Water, Wastewater, and Storm Water – Commissioners Holian and Stefanics

(ii) Public Safety, Including the Regional Emergency Communications Center –

      Commissioners Anaya and Roybal

(iii) Annexation – Commissioners Anaya, Chavez and Roybal, passed by unanimous vote, 4-0

Matters from the County Attorney

Executive Session

• Threatened or Pending Litigation, as Allowed by Section 10-15-1(H)(7) NMSA 1978.
  • Discussion of Threatened or Pending Litigation Involving the Sheriff’s Office.
  • Limited Personnel Matters, as Allowed by Section 10-15-1(H)(2) NMSA 1978.
    • Discussion of the Resignation of an Employee of the Adult Detention Facility.

Information Items provided to the Board for the Record

• 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 month ending 1/31/2015