Torrance County Commission Meeting 11-23-2011

Torrance County Commission

Regular Meeting to be Held at:

Administrative Offices a/Torrance County

Commission Chambers

205 9th Street

Estancia, NM 87016

AGENDA

November 23rd, 2011
9:00 AM.
Please Silence All Electronic Devices


Call Meeting to Order
Pledge of Allegiance
Invocation
Approval of Minutes: November 9, 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*

Public Hearing:

Application for Conditional Use Permit by Rito & Maria Jaquez for material storage in conjunction with a landscaping business to be located on Tracts I of Lot 23-D and a portion of Tract 24-B of the Moriarty Estates Subdivision, commonly known as 20 D Consuelo Lane.

* Department Requests/Reports:

1) Updates
2) Request Approval ofEMPG Application -Javier Sanchez, Emergency Manager
3) Discussion of Emergency Management Ordinance - Javier Sanchez, Emergency Manager

Commission Matters:

4) Drug Testing Policy
5) Alcohol Testing Policy
6) Update on Nuisance Abatement Ordinance
7) Discussion of Agenda Format

*Countv Manager Requests/Reports:

8) Clarification of Mileage and Per Diem Policy
9) Discussion of Cell Phone Providers

EXECUTIVE SESSION

As Per Motion and Roll Call Vote, Pursuant to New Mexico State Statute Section 10-15-1, 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)

     a. Threatened Litigation

*Reconvene from Executive Session

-Adjourn

Cibola Green Works Solar Power Facility Special Use District Approved

Torrance County has approved another green energy project!  EVEDA is working toward training resources for area residents to assist in generating a trained workforce to fill 85% of the jobs coming in for this project.



Manzano Mountain Gun Club - Reconsideration, Torrance County Commission

At the regular meeting of the Torrance County Commisison, the matter or Reconsideration for the proposed Manzano Mountain Gun Club shooting range was taken up.  Below is a time line as stated by the Torrance County Attorney:

May 24, 2011:  Manzano Mountain Gun Club requested reconsideration.
June 8, 2011:  Torrance County Commission voted 2 - 1 in favor of reconsideration.
August 23, 2011:  Manzano Mountain Gun Club submitted reason for reconsideration request.
September 9, 2011:  Torrance County Commisison held a Special Meeting.
September 14, 2011:  Torrance County Commisison allowed 5 minutes to those for and against the gun range as additional oral testimony.
Septemeber 21, 2011:  Torrance County Commisison deadline for acceptance of additional written comment.
September 22, 2011:  Requests for copies of additional commentary must be received by 12noon.
Septemeber 28, 2011:  Torrance County Commission to deliberate and come to a decision in executive session.  The final decision to be announced in regular session.

Those for or against the run range can submit their comments in writting and in person to;

Torrance County Manager, Joy Ansley
205 9th Street
Estancia, New Mexico 87016


For alternatives to in person submission, please contact Joy Ansley at;

Phone: (505) 246-4752

Fax: (505) 384-5294

Torrance County Commission Meeting Today

SUMMARY OF AGENDA ITEMS

1.  PUBLIC HEARING:  Special use district - Stephen Massouth for operation of a solar-powered oxo-bio water bottling facility at 134 Mi Ranchito Road (A-085)

2.  TORRANCE COUNTY PARK USE REQUEST:  Marck Conklin SCA, Inc. - request to use park for group events.

3.  ROAD VACATION:  Vacation of County Road B003

4.  DEPARTMENT UPDATES

5.  RESOLUTION 2011-13:  Establish tool allowance for Maintenance and Road Mechanic.

6.  USE REQUEST:  TransWorld Network Corporation requesting tower space use in McIntosh and Capilla Peak

7.  RATIFICATION:  Ratify contractac with Ikon for Manger and Road Department copy machines.

8.  GRANT APPLICATION:  Grant application to NMED for illegal dumping funding.

9.  PROPOSED ORDINANCE:  Proposed ordinance for nuisance abatement

10.  SEALED BID(S):  Bid for steel building - NMRC Grant.

11.  MANAGERS UPDATE

Click here for a copy of the full agenda:  Torrance County Commission Meeting Agenda

Torrance County Commission - Public Hearing, Utt Kennel Denial

A Public Hearing will take place regarding a denied conditional use permit request to operate a kennel on Ice Plant Road.  The hearing is one of three public hearings scheduled for the regular session of the Torrance County Commission.


Date: Wednesday, January 26, 2011
Time: Meeting Begins at 9:00am
Location:
     
      Torrance County Commission Room
      205 9th Street
      Estancia, New Mexico

Information regarding the public meeting may be obtained by contacting the Torrance County Managers office at 505-246-4752.

Meeting agenda's can be found on the counties Calendar

Manzano Mountain Gun Club Public Hearing

A Public Hearing will take place regarding a requested zone change application for a proposed gun range near Mountainair, New Mexico.  The hearing is one of three public hearings scheduled for the regular session of the Torrance County Commission. 

Date:  Wednesday, January 26, 2011
Time:  Meeting Begins at 9:00am
Location: 

    Torrance County Commission Room
    205 9th Street
    Estancia, New Mexico

Information regarding the public meeting may be obtained by contacting the Torrance County Managers office at 505-246-4752.

Meeting agenda's can be found on the counties Calendar

Floodplain and Wetlands Early Public Notice

Floodplain and Wetlands Early Public Notice The Town of Estancia, Torrance County, New Mexico is considering Alta Vista Neighborhood Phase 3 Wastewater Improvement Project as a CDBG project under the NM Small Cities Program for non-entitlement cities and counties.

The project is located in the 100-year floodplain.

The Town of Estancia is interested in discussing alternatives to this project, securing public perceptions of possible adverse impacts that could result from the project, and discussing possible measures to minimize any adverse impacts.

A public hearing is scheduled on February 7, 2011, to discuss the proposed project. Please extend or send written comments to: Mayor Ted Barela, Town Hall PO Box 166; 513 Williams, Estancia, NM 87016.

Comments will be received until February 4, 2011. A more detailed description of the project and FEMA flood maps are available for citizen review at the Town Hall 513 Williams, Estancia, NM 87016.

Mayor Ted Barela, Certifying Environmental Official

Note: Notices should include the following:

* Statement of purpose for the proposed action and its description;
* A map of the general area clearly delineating the project and its relationship to its environs (the map is referenced since it is not practical or cost effective to include it in the publication);
* A statement that it has been determined to locate the project in the floodplain or wetlands;
* A statement that impacts will be mitigated where avoidance cannot be achieved; and
* Identification of the responsible official for receipt of comments and further information. Mountain View

Telegraph: January 20 & 27, 2011


Posted in Public Notice Ad's - Click here for the full notice.