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Below is a summary of the actions taken by the Santa Fe Board of County Commissioners (BCC). Four of the five Commissioners were present (Commissioner Roybal was excused but was present for some of the meeting as noted).

BCC meeting minutes from the June 28, 2016 BCC was approved by unanimous vote, 4-0.

Employee Recognitions
Recognition of Years of Service for Santa Fe County Employees
Josie Atilano – CSD/health & Human Services/Activity Program Coordinator – 5 years
Adrian Garduno – PSD/Corrections/Adult Detention Officer Corporal – 5 years
Richard Roybal – PSD/Corrections/Adult Detention Officer Sergeant – 5 years
Steve Salazar – Assessor’s Office/Appraiser – 5 years
Julian Gutierrez – PWD/Administration/Sign Technician Senior – 5 years
Rachel Brown – Legal Department/Deputy County Attorney – 10 years
Johnathon Silva – PSD/Corrections/Maintenance Technician – 10 years
Mario Pacheco – PSD/Corrections/Adult Detention Officer Corporal – 10 years
Donna Dean – Housing Department/Hosing Specialist – 20 years
Lisa Griego – PWD/Administration/Department Administrator – 20 years
Paul Armijo – PWD/Project & Facilities/Building Services Supervisor – 20 years

Santa Fe County Employee of the Quarter, 2nd Quarter of 2016 Awards
Public Safety/Corrections/Fire/RECC: Charlie Velarde – Fire Department/Fire Chief
Sheriff’s Office: Miki Moreno – Animal Control Officer
Public Work’s: Patricia Lott - Collection Center Caretaker
Support Services/CMO/Legal/HR/Finance/ASD : Carlos Sisneros – Systems
Elected Offices/Assessor/Treasurer/Clerk/Probate: no nominations
Community Svs/Health/GM/Housing: Jennifer Romero - Teen Court Manager
Carlos Sisneros was selected as Employee of the 2nd Quarter

Presentation on and Recognition of the Hondo Volunteer Fire District

Consent Calendar - All Consent Agenda items passed by unanimous vote, 4-0
Miscellaneous
• Approval of County Health Care Assistance Claims in the Amount of $63,372.86.
Resolutions
• Resolution No. 2016-79, Fourth Quarter Fiscal Year 2016 Financial Report to be Submitted to the New Mexico Department of Finance and Administration as a Component of the Fiscal Year 2017 Final Budget Submission.
• Enter Into the Record the FY 2016 Budget as Approved by the New Mexico Department of Finance and Administration-Local Government Division.
(End of Consent Agenda)

Action Items – All Action Items approved by unanimous vote (unless otherwise noted)
Appointments/Reappointments/Resignations
• Rebecca Allahyari and Susan Gilbert were recommended as the Santa Fe County Representatives to the City of Santa Fe’s Library Board. Approved by unanimous vote, 4-0.

Miscellaneous
• Memorandum of Agreement Between the Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department (EMNRD) and Santa Fe County to Provide a Mechanism for the County to Receive Funds from EMNRD to Mitigate the Threat of Wildland Fire and Improve Forest Health. Approved by unanimous vote, 4-0.
• Amendment No. 3 to FIRESTIK Studio Agreement No. 2014-0237-HHS/PL to Extend Term for an Additional Year and Increase Compensation in the Amount of $130,000, Inclusive of GRT, to Design and Implement DWI Public Awareness Campaigns. Approved by unanimous vote, 4-0.
• Memorandum of Understanding between Santa Fe County and United States Department of the Interior Bureau of Land Management for the Maintenance of El Camino Real de Tierra Adentro National Historic Trail Buckman Road Segment Retracement Trail. Approved by unanimous vote, 4-0.
• Ratification of the County Manager’s Signature of Agreement No. 2014-0267-CORR/IC with ACC Health LLC to Provide Dental Services for Inmates and Residents at the Adult Detention Facility and Youth Development Program with a Not to Exceed Amount of $308,000 and a Term of July 10, 2014, to July 10, 2016. Approved by unanimous vote, 4-0.
• Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 2014-0267- CORR/IC with ACC Health LLC to Increase the Contract Amount by $150,000.00 and Extend the Contract Term One (1) Additional Year to Provide Dental Services for Inmates and Residents at the Adult Detention Facility and Youth Development Program and Authorization for the County Manager to Sign the Purchase Order. Approved by unanimous vote, 4-0.
• Approved of Grant Agreement between the Department of Finance Administration, State of New Mexico, Acting through the Local Government Division, and Santa Fe County for the Statewide E911 Program in the Amount of $394,935.00 for Provision and Payment of Enhanced 911 Services and Equipment. Approved by unanimous vote, 4-0.
• Discussion and Direction on Possible Amendments to the Affordable Housing Requirements in the Sustainable Land Development Code.
• Presentation and Direction on Sustainable Land Development Code Six Month Review.
• Letter of Support for Lamar, CO TIGER VIII Grant Application for the Southwest Chief. Approved 4-0.

Resolutions

• Resolution No. 2016-80, Adopts a Schedule of New Water Deliveries for the Second Six Months of 2016 and Setting Aside Additional Water For Certain Planned Subdivisions and Other County Purposes. Approved by unanimous vote, 4-0.
• Resolution No. 2016-81, Supports the Grand Unified Trails System. Approved by unanimous vote, 4-0.
• Resolution No. 2016-82, Amends Resolution 2010-104 (Creating a Santa Fe County Housing Authority Board) to Define the Term “Cause” and to Establish a Procedure for Discipline of the Executive Director of the Santa Fe County Housing Authority. Approved by unanimous vote, 4-0.
• General Obligation Bond Questions for 2016 General Election.
• Resolution No. 2016-83, A Bond Election Proclamation and General Obligation Bond Election Resolution. Approved by unanimous vote, 5-0.
• Resolution No. 2016-84, A Bond Election Resolution. Approved by unanimous vote, 5-0.

Ordinances
• Authorization to Publish Title and General Summary of an Ordinance, The Santa Fe County Animal Control Ordinance: an Ordinance Governing the Duties of Animal Owners, and Others; the Impoundment of Animals; and the Issuance of Permits; Defining Offenses; Establishing Penalties; and Repealing Santa Fe County Ordinance Nos. 1981-7, 1982-7, 1990-8 and 1991-6 and Santa Fe County Resolution No. 1982-28. Approved by unanimous vote, 4-0.
• Authorization to Publish Title and General Summary of an Ordinance, The STAR Cryoelectronics Local Economic Development Act (LEDA) Project Ordinance. Approved by unanimous vote, 4-0.

Matters From The County Manager
• Miscellaneous Updates

Presentations
• Presentation to Promote the Upcoming Santa Fe County Fair and Formally Invite County Commissioners to the Fair.
• Presentation and Update on the County Administration Complex Project.

Matters from the County Attorney
Executive Session
• Discussion of Competitive Sealed Proposals Solicited Pursuant to the Procurement Code, as Allowed by Section 10-15-1(H)(6) NMSA 1978.
o Proposals Received in Response to RFP#2016-EBP-CM/HR, Employee Benefits for Santa Fe County.
• Threatened or Pending Litigation in which Santa Fe County is or may Become a Participant, as Allowed by Section 10-15-1(H)(7) NMSA 1978, and Discussion of the Purchase, Acquisition or Disposal of Real Property or Water Rights, as allowed by Section 10-15-1(H)(8) NMSA 1978, Including the Following:
o Right of Ways for County Roads.
o Acquisition of Real Property Interests for Santa Fe River Greenway Project.
o Aimee Bevan v. Santa Fe County, et al., State of New Mexico, County of Santa Fe, First Judicial District, Case No. D-101-CV-2015-00061.
o Potential Litigation Related to a Joint Powers Agreement to which the County is a Party.
No formal action was taken as a result of Closed Executive Session.

Public Hearings
Miscellaneous
• Resolution No. 2016-85, Adopts Projects for Inclusion in Santa Fe County’s Infrastructure Capital Improvement Plan for Fiscal Years 2018-2022; Authorizing Submittal of Plan to the New Mexico Department of Finance and Administration; and Replacing Resolution 2015-111. (Second and Final Public Hearing) Approved by unanimous vote, 5-0.
• Resolution No. 2016-86, Adopts an Agriculture and Ranching Implementation Plan for Santa Fe County and Directing Staff to Implement that Plan. (Second and Final Public Hearing) Approved by unanimous vote, 4-0.

Land Use Cases
• BCC CASE #MIS 16-5180 Upper Crust Pizza Beer & Wine License. Upper Crust Pizza of Eldorado, LLC, D/B/A Upper Crust Pizza, Applicant, Requests Approval for a Restaurant Beer and Wine License. Approved by unanimous vote, 4-0.

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 Month Ending June 30, 2016