February 27, 2009

The Special Meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Town of La Jara was called to order at 12:09 pm by Mayor Austin Valdez. The roll was called and those present were: Paula Medina, Patrick Montoya, Tiffanie Polkowske, Henry Schimpf (left at 12:30 pm), Larry Zaragoza and Mayor Austin Valdez. Absent: Earl Haslett. Also present: Town Clerk Priscilla Schimpf, Town Attorney Ray Valdez and Town Manager Bill Yohey. A quorum was declared. Formalities were skipped.

La Jara Park N’ Play Resolution:

Ray got a hold of Wally Paconi from GOCO and stated the resolution was fine the way it was drafted by Ray. Tiffanie also spoke with Wally and got the same response Ray did. Tiffanie stated we did get the IGA back and they made a very minor change due to the Resolution which was also explained by Bill. A motion to pass the IGA upon Ray’s approval was made by Patrick and a second by Tiffanie. A roll call vote was taken: Paula – yes; Patrick – yes; Tiffanie – yes; Henry – yes; Larry – yes and Austin – yes. Motion Carried by a unanimous approval. A motion to adopt the Resolution was made by Tiffanie and a second by Larry. A roll call vote was taken: Paula – yes; Patrick – yes; Tiffanie – yes; Henry – yes; Larry – yes and Austin – yes. Motion Carried by a unanimous approval. It was stated that now the School Board will need to meet to approve the IGA & Resolution.

Other Business:

Larry was asking if there is anything we can do for Joe Chavez as a memorial. Ray suggested naming a street after him, for example Joe S. Chavez Street. Ray will check with Land Use for the procedures we would need to follow for doing this. He will get back to the board on this issue at the next meeting.

Patrick brought up concern about asbestos in a building that is being demolished. He asked if the Town can get a report from the State stating it is asbestos free. Patrick wants to get information from the State on the requirements for demolition of buildings. Bill will check on the States requirements. Patrick suggests mandating a demolition permit. It will be further discussed at a later date.

There being no further business a motion to adjourn was made by Patrick and a second by Paula. Meeting adjourned at 12:43 pm.