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July 8, 2014 BCC Summary

Santa Fe, NM – July 10, 2014- 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 June 11, 2014 BCC meeting were unanimously approved.
• Additional Notice – The Continued Public Hearing on the CDRC Case #ZMXT 13-5360, Buena Vista Estates, Inc. and Rockology LLC will take place Tuesday, August 12, 2104 at 10 a.m.

A Resolution supporting continued enforcement and funding of the Federal Endangered Species Act was moved up on the agenda to be a discussion only item, the BCC did not vote on this item.

Consent Calendar was unanimously approved. Below are the items approved under the Consent Calendar:

Appointments/Reappointments/Reappointments

• Appointment of Bonnie Keene (District 4) to the Health Policy and Planning Commission.
• Appointment of Carolyn Roberts to the Health Policy and Planning Commission.

Resolutions

• Resolution No. 2014-53, a Resolution authorizing the donation of Fixed Assets in accordance with State Statute.
• Resolution No. 2014-54, a Resolution authorizing the surplus of fixed assets in accordance with State Statute.

End of Consent

Resolutions

• A presentation was given by Tony Mortillaro of the North Central Regional Transit District (NCRTD) on the Service Program.  The Board unanimously approved Resolution No. 2014-55, a Resolution to submit Santa Fe County's recommended FY 2015 Service Plan to the NCRTD. 
• Resolution No. 2014-56, a Resolution requesting Congress to require the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to allow an otherwise eligible person who is in custody pending disposition of charges, to continue receiving Federal health benefits until a judgment and sentence is imposed to enable Santa Fe County to provide better Health Care to pretrial inmates at a lower cost to local property taxpayers was unanimously approved (5-0). The estimated positive fiscal impact to the County was between $350K -$400K.
• Resolution No. 2014-57, a Resolution recognizing July 14 - 18, 2014 in support of “New Mexico Hunger Week” was unanimously approved (5-0).
• Resolution No. 2014-58, a Resolution determining reasonable notice for Public Meetings 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; establishing permissible meeting locations and a webcast and broadcast policy; and rescinding Resolution 2013-54 and 2013-129 and parts of Resolution 2009-205 was unanimously approved (5-0).

Purchasing

• Agreement 2014-0256-PW/PL with Southwest CM, LLC for the construction of the Ken and Patty Adam Senior and Community Center addition and renovations in the amount of $1,275,605 exclusive of Gross Receipts Tax (GRT) was unanimously approved (5-0).

Miscellaneous

• The 2016-2020 State of New Mexico Infrastructure Capital Improvements Plan (ICIP) Pubic Outreach Schedule was unanimously approved (5-0). A press release will be sent with the date, the information will be posted on the County website and will be posted in a local newspaper.
• The quitclaim deed to Susan B. Schneider pursuant to the Purchase Agreement was unanimously approved.

Presentations

Matters From The Commission

Claudia I. Borchert, Santa Fe County Utilities Director discussed City County Water Master Meter status. 

Matters From the County Manager

• An update was provided on the City’s RFP and the County’s response as related to the day reporting juvenile program.

Public Hearings

• CDRC CASE # Z 13-5380 Elevation.Vedura Residential Operating, LLC, Applicants, JenkinsGavin, Agents, request a Master Plan in conformance with the Community College District Ordinance to allow a multi-family residential community consisting of 214 residential units on 22 + acres. Jose E. Larrañaga, Case Manager. The BCC closed the public hearing on this case and tabled pending more information. The Board will hear the case on September 9, 2014.

• CDRC Case #V14-5080 Jason Mohamed Variance.  Jason Mohamed, Applicant, (Knutson Law P.C.) Kristofer C. Knutson, Agent, request a variance of Article III, Section 10 (Lot Size Requirements) of the Land Development Code to allow two dwelling units on 2.5 Acres.  Miguel “Mike” Romero, Case Manager.  (TABLED prior to BCC meeting)

• CDRC Case # V/FDP 14-5090 Stanley Cyclone Center.  Santa Fe County, Applicant, Lorn Tryk (Lorn Tryk Architects), Agent, request final development plan approval to allow a 51,250 square foot structure, to be utilized as an event center for equestrian events, on 11 Acres+.  The applicants request also includes a variance of Article III, Section 2.3.6 (Height Restrictions) to allow the proposed structure to exceed 24 feet in height and a variance of Article III, Section 4.4.4F (Landscaping) of the Land Development Code.   Jose E. Larranaga, Case Manager. (TABLED prior to BCC meeting)

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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.