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July 29, 2014 BCC Summary

Santa Fe, NM – August 7, 2014 - Below is a summary of the actions taken by the Santa Fe Board of County Commissioners (BCC). Commissioners Anaya, Chavez and Stefanics were present. Commissioner Holian was present for portions of the meeting telephonically and Commissioner Mayfield was excused.

Meeting minutes, passed by unanimous vote 3-0
• June 6 and 13, 2014 Canvassing Board meeting
• June 10, 2014 BCC meeting
• June 24, 2014 BCC Special meeting
• June 29, 2014 BCC meeting

Discussion/Information Items/Presentations
• Update and information on the upcoming 2014 County Fair (August 6-9, 2014). Visit our website for complete Fair schedule www.santafecountynm.gov

New Employees were introduced by the County Manager

Employee of the second quarter and nominees were announced:
Employee of the Quarter:Ashley Lopez - Public Works, Administrative Assistant
Nominees:
Sgt. Rita Archuleta – Corrections, Sergeant
Tim Cannon – Community Services, Senior Planner
Deputy Kurt Whyte – Sherriff’s Office, Deputy
Ashley Barela – Finance, Payroll Specialist
Erika Romero – Clerk’s Office, Administrative Assistant

Employees were recognized for years of service with Santa Fe County:
Mathew Roybal – Public Works, 10 years
Daniel Acosta – Public Works, 10 years
Casey Lengacher – Assessor’s Office, 5 years
Leroy Catanach – Treasurer’s Office, 5 years
Joey Gonzales – Assessor’s Office, 5 years
Teresa Chavez – Corrections, 5 years

NM Edge graduates were recognized:
Johnny Baca – Public Works, Certified Public Supervisor
Les Francisco – Public Works, Certified Public Supervisor
Carole Jaramillo – Finance, Certified Public Official
Robert Martinez – Public Works, Certified Public Supervisor
Adamina Pino – Finance, Certified Public Official
Teresa Romero – Treasurer’s Office, Certified Public Official
Evelyn Valencia – Finance, Certified Public Official
Patrick (Pat) Varela – County Treasurer, Certified Treasury Official

Consent Calendar was unanimously approved 3-0. Below are the items approved under the Consent Calendar:
Final Orders In Land Use Cases
• BCC case #PCEV 14-5060 John Young Vacation of Easement – John Young, Applicant, (Dawson Surveys) Ed Trujillo, Agent, request approval to vacate a platted 38 foot private access and public utility easement on three lots totaling 22.95 acres. (Commission District 3) (Approved 4-0 at previous meeting)
Resolutions
• Resolution No. 2014-59, a Resolution requesting a budget increase to the General Obligation Bond (GOB) Series 2001A Fund (385), the GOB Series 2005 Fund (330), The GOB Series 2008 Fund (334) the Capital Outlay Gross Receipt (GRT) Tax 2009 Fund (336) and the Capital Outlay GRT 2010B Fund (338) to budget remaining cash balances and to budget operating transfer to the GOB Debt Service Fund (401) and the GRT Debt Service Fund (406) to allow for bond Close-outs/$47,313
Miscellaneous
• Renewal of New Mexico State Land Office Agricultural Lease for Thornton Ranch Open Space, Lease No. GM3063
• Authorization of the use of District 3 Capital Funds, per Capital Outlay Policy, allocating $5,000 for the design and renovation of the soccer fields located at the Municipal Recreational Complex
(End of Consent)

Action Items (Pubic Comment)
Appointments/Reappointments/Resignations, passed by unanimous vote 3-0
• Acceptance of resignation of Coleman Burnett from County Open Lands, Trails, and Parks Advisory Committee (COLTPAC)
• Appointment of John Parker to the County Open Lands, Trails, and Parks Advisory Committee (COLTPAC)
• Appointments to the Arts, Culture, Cultural Tourism Committee. The seven members appointed; Jayne Levant, Michelle Laflamme-Childs, Ann Weisman, Ramona Sakiestewa, Charlene Cerny, Roger Holden and Deborah Torres.

Health Services
• County Health Care Assistance Claims in the amount of $33,350.62 passed by unanimous vote 3-0

Purchasing
• Approval of the third amendment to Agreement No. 2011-0270-CORR/MS Pharmaceutical services and supplies with Diamond Pharmacy Services, extending the term and additional year, establishing the maximum possible compensation during the additional year at $280,000, exclusive of GRT granting the County Manager signature authority passed by unanimous vote 3-0

Resolutions, passed by unanimous vote 4-0
• Resolution No. 2014-60, requesting the approval of the fiscal year 2014 fourth quarter financial report as a component of the fiscal year 2015 final budget submission to the New Mexico Department of Finance and Administration, Local Government Division
• Resolution No. 2014-61, directing staff to apply for a New Mexico River Stewardship Program Grant from the Surface Water Quality Bureau of the New Mexico Environment Department for River Restoration associated with the development of the next segment of the Santa Fe River Greenway Trail.
• Resolution No. 2014-62, amending Resolution No. 2009-10 The Volunteer Recruitment and Retention Incentive Program.
• Resolution No. 2014-63, support for a Federal Lands Access Program Grant from the Federal Highway Administration for design and construction of El Camino Real de Tierra Adentro National Historic Trail Buckman Road Retracement Project and providing a commitment of up to $450,000 to satisfy grant match requirements.
• Resolution No. 2014-64, Santa Fe County to support safe nurse staffing levels in the health care system at the federal, state, local government and private levels.

Matters from the County Manager
Miscellaneous updates on:
• Size and weight restrictions on county roads ordinance
• Legislative update – proposed resolutions for legislation by Association of Counties
• Fitness Challenge
• Public Safety Day - August 2, 2014 10 a.m. at Sam’s Club
Informational 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 6/30/14
• Intergovernmental report

Matters from the County Attorney (items discussed in Executive Session)
• Discussion of pending or threatened litigation
• Limited personnel issues
• Discussion of the purchase, acquisition or disposal of real property or water rights

Public Hearings
• Update and public hearing on the 2016-2020 Infrastructure Capital Improvement Plan (ICIP), due to Department of Finance and Administration (DFA) by September 2, 2014

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_resolutionsonce 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.