Torrance County Commission - Special Meeting, Tri-County Juvenile Justice Board

A special meeting has been called by the Torrance County Commission.  The Special Meeting Agenda (please contact the county managers office for an official copy) indicates that a "Joint Meeting with the Tri-County Juvenile Justice Board, Discussion Only" will take place on Thursday, March 29, 2012 at 12:00pm.

I am unable to attend this meeting so for those who follow my video coverage of commission meetings on YouTube there will not be a video of this meeting on my channel.  Should any one else be able to attend and/or video this meeting, I would be very interested in hearing and/or viewing your video.  Please contact me at George@WhisperingRange.com  - Thanks!

This is an open meeting and any one can attend. 

New Mexico Recycling Coalition Now On Facebook!

Dear Friends of Recycling,

We are pleased to announce that we have created a Facebook page in order to bring interested folks more day-to-day information about our projects, as well as provide a forum for others communities to share what's new with their recycling projects.

Click the NMRC link below to "Like" us!
(You will need to have a Facebook account).

New Mexico Recycling Coalition

Once on the page, just click "Like" next to the NMRC title on Facebook to stay in the loop and hear more about recycling on-the-ground in New Mexico!
Best,

English Bird, Executive Director

New Mexico Recycling Coalition
505-983-4470
english@recyclenewmexico.com
www.recyclenewmexico.com

Torrance County Commission Regular Meeting

Torrance County Commission

Regular Meeting to be Held at:

Administrative Offices of Torrance County

Commisssion Chamber

205  9th Street

Estancia, NM 87016

AGENDA
January 25, 2012
9:00 am
Please Silence All Electronic Devices


Call Meeting to Order
Pledge of Allegiance Invocation
Approval of Minutes: January 1 1, 20 12
Approval of Meeting Agenda
Approval of Consent Agenda:
  1. Approval of Warrants
  2. Approval of Indigent Claims

Public Requests: At the Discretion of the Commission Chair. For Information Only (No Action Can Be Taken). Comments are limited to two minutes per person on subjects not on th~s published agenda.

ACTION ITEMS*
Commission Matters:
1) KXNM 88.7 FM Status Update and Overview
2) Acceptance of Update to the Corridor Management Plan for the Salt Missions Trail Scenic Byway; Agreement to Provide a Representative to the Salt Missions Trail Scenic Byway Organization Committee - Loretta Tollefson
3) Panic Alarm System
4) 2012-1 3 RFP for Cell Provider
5) Commission Update

*Department RequestslReports:

6) Updates
7) Request Gym Membershp for Sheriffs Staff - Sheriff Heath White
8) Request for Actual Reimbursement, Teen Court Training - Tracey Master, DWI Coordinator
9) Sign Maintenance Policy Discussion - Leonard Lujan & Martin Gutierrez, Road Foremen

*County Manager RequestslReports:

10) Update

EXECUTIVE SESSION

As Per Motion and Roll Call Vote, Pursuant to New Mexico State State Section 10-15-1, the Following Matters UGll Be Dkcussed In Closed Session:

   1. Personnel Matters: 10-15-1 0(2)
   2. Threatening and Pending Litigation: 10-15-1 0(7) a. Threatened Litigation

*Reconvene from Executive Session

*Adjourn

If you are an individual with a disability who is in need of a reader, amplifier, qualified sign language interpreter, or any other form of auxiliary aid or service to attend or participate in the hearing or meeting, please contact the Torrance County Manager's Office at 205 9th Street Room 12 Estancia, NM 87016 (505) 246-4752 at least one week prior to the meeting or as soon as possible. Public documents, including the agendas and minutes, can be provided in various accessible formats. Please contact the Torrance County Clerk's Office at 205 9'" Street Room 1 Estancia, NM 87016 (505) 246- 4735 if a summary or other type of accessible format is needed.

THIS AGENDA IS PROVIDED AS A COUTESY - PLEASE VISIT TORRANCE COUNTY'S WEB SITE FOR OFFICIAL AGENDA(S) OR FOR MORE INFOMRATION

Estancia School ~ We Need Your Ideas!

Join us to draft the . . .

Estancia Middle School

Educational Specification

All students, citizens, parents, and teachers are encouraged to participate!

Community Meeting
Thursday, January 12, 2012
6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Estancia School Cafeteria - North Side

Learn About;

• Educational Trends Impacting Middle Schools of the Future
• Educational Specifications Process

Discuss;

• Vision for Estancia Middle School
• Benefits & Chllenges of Site Options

For additional information, please contact:

Carolyn Allen-Renteria, Superintendent
505-384-2001

Torrance County Planning and Zoning Regular Meeting Agenda

Torrance County Planning & Zoning Board Agenda
Commission Chambers, Administrative Offices
205  9th Street, Estancia, New Mexico 87016

REGULAR MEETING

January 3, 2012

9:30  a.m.

CALL TO ORDER:

  9:30 a.m.
  Pledge of Allegiance
  Approval of Agenda
  Approval of Minutes:  Regular meeting of December 6, 2011

ACTION ITEMS:

1.  Claim of Exemption
     Applicant: Manzano Limited Partnership
     Agent:  Tim Oden, Oden & Associates
     Request:  Exemption #7 - Lot Line Adjustment
     Site:  Lands of Manzano Limited Partnership, a portion o which was platted as Lands of Adron
              Brown  within Section 27; and unplatted portions within Sections 21 and 22, T6N, R7E,
              NMPM
      Zone:  AP-40 - Agricultural Preservation (40 acre minimum)

2.  Revocation of conditions placed on a Conditional Use Permit
     Speaker:  Steve Guetschow
     Regarding:  PNM Conditional use Permit approved on November 1, 2011
     Site:  Tract B, Land of Anne M. Current, Section 9, T9N, R8E, NMPM
     Zone:  RR - Rural Residential

3.  Conditional Use Permit
     Applicant:  Verizon Wireless
     Agent:  Reg Destree
     Request:  Construction and operation of 80' communication tower.
     Site:  NE4 SW4 Section 15, T9N, R13E, NMPM
     Zone:  C - Conservation

4.  Conditional Use Permit/Variance
     Applicant:  KXNM  88.7 FM Community Foundation
     Agent:  Art Swenka, President
     Request:  Conditional Use Permit for construction and operation of communication tower for a
                    public radio station;  Variance for height exceeding eighty (80) feet
     Site:  Within the Lands of Jeanne Wetterman,  SW4 NE4 Section 8, T5N, R12E, NMPM
     Zone:  A- Agricultural

5.  Conditional Use Permit
     Applicant:  Antoinet Vigil
     Request:  CUP for home occupation of child care center
     Site:  8390 Highway 55 (Lot 4, Tract B, Projected Section 22, T5N, R5E, NMPM)
     Zone:  RCP - Rural Community Preservation

6.  Conditional Use Permit/Variance
     Applicant:  ENXCO
     Agent:  Towner Services Inc.
     Request:  Conditional Use Permit for construction and operation of temporary meteorological
                     tower; Variance for height exceeding eighty feet.
     Site:  Tower 1-B (Lands of Biebelle, SE4 Section 26, T2N, R14E, NMPM)
     Zone:  A - Agricultural

7.  Conditional Use Permit/Variance
     Applicant: ENXCO
     Agent: Towner Services Inc.
     Request: Conditional Use Permit for construction and operation of temporary meteorological
                   tower; Variance for height exceeding eighty feet.
     Site: Tower 2-A (Lands of Biebelle, N2 Section 11, T1N, R14E, NMPM)
     Zone: A - Agricultural

8.  Conditional Use Permit/Variance
     Applicant:  ENXCO
     Agent:  Towner Services Inc.
     Request:  Conditional Use Permit for construction and operation of temporary meteorological
                     tower; Variance for height exceeding eighty feet
     Site:  Tower 9-A (Lands of Tracey, S2 Section 19, T1N, R14E, NMPM)
     Zone:  A - Agricultural

DISCUSSION ITEMS:  Pursuant to New Mexico State Statute Section 10-15-1 (NMSA 1978),
                                        these issues can be addressed in general.  No decision can be rendered
                                        at this meeting.

1.  Regulations regarding land division by deed
     Speaker:  Betty Caber, County Assessor

EXECUTIVE SESSION:  As per Motion and Roll Call Vote, pursuant to New Mexico State Statute
                                           Section 10-15-1 NMSA 1978), the following matters will be discussed in
                                           Closed Session:

                                            1.  Personnel Matters:  10-15-1 (h)(2)
                                            2.  Threatening and Pending Litigation:  10-15-1 (h)(7)

                                           Reconvene from Executive Session.

ADJOURN:


If you are an individual with a disability who is in need of a reader, amplifier, qualified sign language interpreter, or any other form of auxiliary aid or service to attend or participate in the hearing or meeting, please contact the Torrance County Manager's Office at 205 9th Street, Room 12, Estancia, NM 87016  (505) 246-4735 at least one week prior to the meeting or as soon as possible.  Public documents, including the agendas and minuets, can be provided in various accessible formats.  Please contact the Torrance County Clerk's Office at 205 9th Street Room 1 Estancia, NM 87016  (505) 246-4735 if a summary or other type of accessible format is needed.

NOTE:  THIS AGENDA IS PROVIDED AS A SERVICE AND IS NOT THE OFFICIAL AGENDA.  PLEASE CONTACT THE TORRANCE COUNTY PLANNING AND ZONING OFFICE FOR OFFICIAL COPIES OF AGENDAS AND INFORMATION RELATED TO THIS OR ANY OTHER PUBLIC MEETING.

Steven J. Guetschow - Planning & Zoning Coordinator - Email
Phone: (505) 246-4761
Dan DeCosta - Planning & Zoning Code Enforcement - Email
Phone: (505) 246-4760
Leslie Olivas - Planning & Zoning Clerk - Email
Phone: (505) 246-4759

MMAC - Letter to Members from President Anne Ravenstone

Dear MMAC Members
A ho, ho, ho to you this holiday season in honor of a very jolly year thanks to the support and enthusiasm of all you Manzano Mountain Arts Council member elves!

When I accepted the presidency last spring, I told my board I was only willing to do this because the organization was at a place where people were working together, taking a lot of responsibility, and full of creative enthusiasm. Well, that was even more true than I realized at the time, and I am very pleased to be the president of this organization with such a strong, committed membership and a hard working, talented board (thank you Addie Draper, Mary Schultz, Norma Pineda, Nancy Stone, Christine Franks, Lydia Strickland, Kathy Davies, Nancy Townson, Kent Potter and Dianne Doan).

2011 started very “deliciously” with a Sweet Retreat at Alpine Alley where the membership gave valuable feedback to past and future programs. We had a raffle of the fine work of three local artists and enjoyed refreshments made by Mary Childers. Sweet Retreat II is planned for February, 2012 (can you believe it is really going to be 2012?!)

The most exciting accomplishment this year was the opening of Mountain Arts on Broadway – an art center providing space for workshops, classes, and artist studios as well as a venue for informal performances and get togethers. Many thanks to our landlord, Phil Archuletta, who lets us rent the space for a very nominal fee and to all the volunteers who put in many, many hours of work to renovate the space – Tomas Wolff, Celeste Simon (and visiting friend!), Dean Schroeder, Kathy Baur, Elaine Zabor, and Kent Potter were the main workers, but I know there were others who gave their time – thank you all.

“Bach and Brownies” was the fundraiser that assured a strong start to the art center. James Yeager presented a concert on the harpsichord that was amazing and he entertained us with historical anecdotes about the instrument and its composers that made the afternoon one to remember in Mountainair. With James’ and Elaine’s monetary match and the funds contributed, Mountain Arts on Broadway was able to get off to a strong start with a feeling of real community support.

Additionally, the year saw programming that included a June Chautauqua (with Western performer Steve Cormier), a July performance of the Community Chorus, another successful and fun Sunflower Festival in August, the ever popular De Profundis in September, The Palomas Trio fundraiser at Joan Bybee’s and Ira Jaffe’s in October, a delightful performance by Kathleen Clute of some of the pieces on her new album, and a wonderful variety of classes and workshops at the new art center. Thanks to the Bybee Foundation we were able to bring the Santa Fe Opera in for a week residency at the Elementary School in the spring and the National Dance Institute of New Mexico just completed a week residency in December – high quality programming and quite an opportunity for the young people of a small town like Mountainair.

We once again received our major grant from New Mexico Arts – thank you Karen Smith for your grant writing skills. Tomas Wolff applied for and received a grant from New Mexico Clay Association that paid for children’s clay classes this summer. Some wonderful very recent news is that a grant Kathy Davies wrote to BNSF Railroad was successful and they are sending $2,500 our way!

I apologize if there are events and people I have overlooked - we had such a rich and full year! We have new and exciting events planned for 2012. I hope you all will keep communicating your thoughts and desires regarding programming and will continue your much appreciated membership support. Have a safe (take care in all this snow and mud!) and happy holiday!

Anne Ravenstone

Torrance County Commission Meeting Agenda 12-28-2011

Torrance County Commisson

Regular Meeting to be Held at:

Administrative Offices of Torrance County

Commission Chambers

205 9th Street

Estancia, New Mexico 87016

AGENDA

December 28th, 2011

9:00 A.M.

Please Silence All Electronic Devices

Call Meeting to Order
Pledge of Allegiance
Invocation

     Approval of Minutes: December 14, 2011
     Approval of Meeting Agenda
     Approval of Consent Agenda:
          1. Approval of Warrants
          2.  Approval of Indigent Claims

Public Requests:  At the Discretion of the Commission Chair. For Information Only (No Action Can Be Taken). Comments are limited to two minutes per person on subjects not on this published agenda.

ACTION ITEMS*

Commisson Matters:

  1. Retirement Presentation to Joyce Yeaw
  2. Request for Assistance
  3. Request for Actual Reimbursement of Expenses for Legislative Conference - Commissioner
      Freyburger.
  4. Allocation of Wind PILT Funds
  5. 2012-03 RFP Award for Cellular Phone Service
  6. Commission Update

*Department Requests/Reports:

  7. Updates
  8. Request Gym Membership for Sheriff's Staff - Sheriff Heath White
  9. US Forest Contract Renewal - Michelle Wells, Sheriff Administrator

*County Manager Requests/Reports:

  10. Department Take Home Vehicle Discussio
  11. Update

EXECUTIVE SESSION

As Per Motion and Roll Call Vote, Pursuant to New Mexico Statute Section 10-15-1, the Following Matters Will Be Discussed In Closed Session:

     1. Peronnel Matters: 10-15-1 (h)(2)
     2. Threatening and Pending Litigation: 10-15-1 (h)(7)
          a. Threatened Litigation

*Reconvene from Executive Session

*Adjourn

If you are an individual with a disabilty who is in need of a reader, amplifier, qualified sign language interpreter, or any other form of auxiliary aid or service to attend or participate in the hearing or meeting, please contact the Torrance County Clerk's Oiffce ta 205 9th Street, Room 1, Estancia, NM, 87016 (505) 246-4735 if a summary or other type of accessible format is needed.

****NOTE:  THIS AGENDA IS PROVIDED AS A COURTESY AND COULD CONTAIN TRANSCRIPTION ERRORS.  PLEASE VISIT TORRANCE COUNTY'S WEB SITE FOR OFFICIAL COPIES OF AGENDAS AND OTHER INFORMATION OR CALL THE COUNTY MANAGER DIRECTLY AT 505-246-4735

Torrance County Planning & Zoning Board Agenda

Torrance County Planning & Zoning Board Agenda

Commission Chambers/Administrative Offices

205 9th Street, Estancia, NM 87016

REGULAR MEETING

December 6th, 2011

9:30 a.m.

CALL TO ORDER:

9:30am
Pledge of Allegiance
Approval of Agenda
Approval of Minuets:  Regular meeting of November 1, 2011

ACTION ITEMS:

1.  Revocation of conditions placed upon a Conitional Use Permit
    Speaker:  Steve Guetschow
    Regarding:  PNM Conditional Use Permit approved on November 1, 2011
    Site:  Tract B, Lands of Anne M. Current, Section 9, T9N, R8E, NMPM
    Zone:  RR-Rural Residential

2.  Claims of Exemption
     Applicant:  Kathleen Phillips & Dan Phillips
     Agent:  Tim Oden, Oden & Associates
     Request:  Exemption #7 - Lot Line Adjustment and Exemption #13 - 5 year holding
     Site:  Tract 1-W and 2-W, Vidalia West Estates
     Zone:  RR-Rural Residentail

3.  Claims of Exemption
     Applicant:  Daniel and Don Stokes
     Agent:  Tim Oden, Oden & Associates
     Request:  Exemption #11 - 140 Acre, and Exemption #1 - 40 Acre Agricultural
     Site:  Within Section 26, T6N, R8E, NMPM
     Zone:  AP-10 - Agricultural Preservation (10-Acre Minimum)

4.  Claim of Exemption
     Applicant:  Anthony Orio & Lucy Chavez
     Agent:  Tim Oden, Oden & Associates
     Request:  Exemption #9 - Family Transfer
     Site:  Tract B-1, Lands of Billy Z. Jones, NW4, Section 23, T8N, R8E, NMPM
     Zone:  AP-5 - Agricultural Preservation (4-Acre Minimum)

5.  Conditional Use Permit
     Applicant:  Verizon Wireless
     Agent:  Reg Destree
     Request:  Construction and operation of 80' communication tower.
     Site:  NE4 SW4 Section 15, T9N, R13E, NMPM
     Zone:  C-Conservation

6.  Conditional Use Permit/Variance
     Applicant:  KXNM 88.7 FM Community Foundation
     Agent:  Art Swenka, President
     Request:  Conditional Use Permit for construction and operation of communication tower for a
                     public radio station; Variance for height exceeding eighty (80) feet
     Site:  Within the Lands of Tom & Jeanne Wetterman, SW4 NE4 Section 8, T5N, R12E, NMPM
     Zone:  A-Agricultural

7.  Claim of Exemption
     Applicant:  John J. Mathews & Karen K. Conant
     Request:  Exemption #10 - Mortgage Exemption for refinancing purposes
     Site:  Within the nE4 NE4 Section 28, T4N, R6E, NMPM
     Zone:  C-Conservation

DISCUSSION ITEMS:  Pursuant to New Mexico Statute Section 10-15-1 through 10-15-4 (NMSA 1978), these issues can be addressed in general.  No decision can be rendered at this meeting.

1.  Regulations regarding land division by deed
     Speaker:  Steve Guetschow

EXECUTIVE SESSION:  As per Motion and Roll Call Vote, pursuant to New Mexico State Statute Section 10-15-1 (NMSA 1978), the following matters will be discussed in Closed Session:

     1.  Personnel Matters:  10-15-1 (h) (2)
     2.  Threatening and Pending Litigation:  10-15-1 (h) (7)

Reconvene from Executive Session

ADJOURN:

NOTE:  If you are an individual with a disability who is in need of a reader, amplifier, qualifed sign language interpreter, or any other form of auxiliary aid or service to attend or participate in the hearing or meeting, please contact the Torrance County Manager's Office at 205 9th Steet, Room 12, Estancia, NM 87016, (505) 246-4752 at least one week prior to the meeting or as soon as possible.  Public documents, including agendas and minutes, can be provided in various accesible formats.  Please contact the Torrance County Clerk's Office at 205 9th Street, Room 1, Estancia, NM 87016 (505) 246-4735 if a summary or other type of accessible format is needed.

THIS IS NOT AN OFFICIAL AGENDA - IT IS BEING PROVIDED AS A COMMUNITY SERVICE AND MAY CONTAIN ERRORS - PLEASE CONATCT TORRANCE COUNTY PLANNING AND ZONING, 505-246-4759 FOR OFFICIAL AGENDA'S AND INFORMATION.

Spring 2012 Seedling Program being December 5th

Ordering for seedlings from the NM Forestry Division Conservation seedling program for Spring 2012 begins December 5, 2011 and continues through April 14, 2012. Distribution will begin March 5, 2012 and end on April 20, 2012. You may order on-line at www.nmforestry.com or by mailing in an order form with payment. If you need an order form you may download one from the website or call 505-476-3325 to have one mailed to you. We accept Visa, Mastercard, Discover, and check.

Over 80,000 seedlings are available for purchase through the Spring 2012 Conservation Seedling Program. There are over 60 species available for the Spring 2012 Distribution Program. New Mexico Forestry Division is selling bare root and containerized seedlings for the Spring 2012 distribution.