County Council - Regular Session
Council Chambers - 1000 Central Avenue
Agenda — 48 items
- 1 NOTE: This meeting is in person and open to the public. However, for convenience, the following Zoom meeting link and/or telephone call in numbers may be used for public viewing and participation: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85448619994 Or Telephone: Dial(for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location): +1 346 248 7799 or + 1 346 248 7799 or + +1 669 444 9171 US or + 1 719 359 4580 or +1 720 707 2699 Webinar ID: 854 4861 9994
- 1. OPENING/ROLL CALL
- 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
- 3. PUBLIC COMMENT
- 4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
- 5. PRESENTATIONS, PROCLAMATIONS AND RECOGNITIONS
- A. Proclamation Designating September 20th, 2025, as National Clean Up Day in Los Alamos (Accepted by Environmental Services Management Analyst Joshua Levings)
- B. Proclamation Designating September 2025, as "Voter Registration Month" and Tuesday, September 16th, 2025, as "Voter Registration Day" in Los Alamos County (Accepted by Los Alamos County Clerk Michael Redondo)
- 6. PUBLIC COMMENT FOR ITEMS ON CONSENT AGENDA
- 7. CONSENT AGENDA
- 12 Consent Motion -
- A. Approval of County Council Minutes for the August 19, 2025 Work Session and August 26, 2025 Regular Session
- B. Approval of Task Order No. 1 under Services Agreement No. AGR 24-970 with Albuquerque Asphalt, Inc. in the Amount of $535,314.64 plus Applicable Gross Receipts Tax and a $10,000 Contingency for Pavement Rehabilitation of North Mesa Road and Mendius Lane
- C. Approval of Task Order No. 2 under Services Agreement No. AGR 24-970 with Albuquerque Asphalt, Inc. in the Amount of $678,295.71 plus Applicable Gross Receipts Tax and a $10,000 Contingency for Pavement Rehabilitation of San Ildefonso Road and Stoneview Drive
- D. Approval of Task Order No. 3 under Services Agreement No. AGR 24-970 with Albuquerque Asphalt, Inc. in the Amount of $860,007.10 plus Applicable Gross Receipts Tax and a $10,000 Contingency for Pavement Rehabilitation of Various Streets in Los Alamos and White Rock
- E. Approval of Task Order No. 1, Revision 3 of Services Agreement No. AGR23-52a with Bohannan Huston, Inc. for Additional Design Services in the Amount of $18,657.00 for a Total Revised Task Order Amount of $398,552.00, plus Applicable Gross Receipts Tax for the NM4 Crossing and Multi-Use Trail Improvement and Pinon School Trail Connection Projects
- F. Approval of Contract for General Services, Agreement No. AGR 25-977 with Lumen Technologies Government Solutions, Inc. in the Amount of $300,000.00, plus Applicable Gross Receipts Tax, to Consolidate or Replace Current Agreements for the Purchase of Internet and Communications Services Referenced in Exhibits A, B, C, and D of the Agreement For a Term of Three Years
- G. Approval of Recommendation from the Art in Public Places Board for an Expenditure of Art in Public Places Funds in an Amount Not to Exceed $70,000 to Commission a Glass Tiled Mosaic for the Justice Center Wall from Artist J Muzacz
- H. Approval of Recommendation from the Art in Public Places Board for Approval of the Acquisition and Installation of “Los Alamos Heritage Gate” at the Betty Ehart Senior Center Using Art in Public Places Funds in an Amount Not to Exceed $21,000
- I. Approval of Recommendation from the Art in Public Places Board for Approval of the Acquisition and Installation of “Raven Dialog, Friendly Advice” at the Los Alamos Nature Center Using Art in Public Places Funds in an Amount Not to Exceed $15,000
- J. Approval of Budget Revision 2026-05, Carryover of Available Budget Amounts from FY 2025 to FY 2026
- K. Board/Commission Appointment - Planning & Zoning Commission
- L. State of New Mexico Department of Finance and Administration Approval of the FY2026 Los Alamos County Budget
- M. Adoption of Property Tax Rates for Calendar Year 2025 as Certified by the State Department of Finance and Administration
- N. Board/Commission Appointment(s) - Library Board
- O. Board/Commission Appointment - Environmental Sustainability Board
- 8. PUBLIC HEARING(S)
- A. Incorporated County of Los Alamos Ordinance No. 02-372 An Ordinance Adding Chapter 2, Article III, Division 3, Section 2-116 Granting Certain Elected Officials Eligibility to Participate in the County's Group Health Insurance Plans if the Elected Official Pays the County One Hundred Percent (100%) of the Premiums for the Medical, Dental, or Vision Benefits Coverage
- B. Incorporated County of Los Alamos Resolution No. 25-18: A Resolution Making Certain Findings And Determinations Pursuant To The Metropolitan Redevelopment Code And Approving East Downtown Los Alamos Metropolitan Redevelopment Area Plan
- C. Incorporated County of Los Alamos Ordinance No. 745; An Ordinance Authorizing the Incorporated County of Los Alamos to Enter into a Loan Agreement with the New Mexico Environment Department for the Purpose of Obtaining Project Loan Funds in the Principal Amount of $1,750,000 Plus 1% Accrued Interest and Loan Subsidy Grant Funds in the Amount of $250,000 for Upgrades to the Los Alamos Wastewater Treatment Plant
- D. Incorporated County of Los Alamos Resolution No. 25-20; A Resolution Authorizing the County Council Chair or Los Alamos County Utilities Manager to Approve Submission of Completed Applications and Necessary Documents for 2026 Applications to the Water Trust Board for Funding Water System Projects
- E. Incorporated County of Los Alamos Resolution No. 25 -19; A Resolution Authorizing the Assignment of Official Representatives and Signatory Authorities to Execute Documents on Behalf of the Incorporated County of Los Alamos for New Mexico Environment Department Rural Infrastructure Program, Loan Agreement RIP-00073, for Funding Wastewater System Improvements
- 9. BUSINESS
- A. Discussion and Possible Action on Revising Elected Officials Salaries
- 10. COUNCIL BUSINESS
- A. General Council Business
- B. Appointments
- C. Board and Commission Vacancy Report
- 1) Board and Commission Vacancy Report
- D. Boards and Commission Reports
- E County Manager's Report
- F. Council Chair Report
- G. Approval of Councilor Expenses
- H. Preview of Upcoming Agenda Items
- 1) Tickler Report of Upcoming Agenda Items
- 11. COUNCILOR COMMENTS
- 12. ADJOURNMENT
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