P&Z agenda and information packet for June 3, 2014

The final agenda with accompanying information for Tuesday's meeting is available for viewing and/or downloading from the ToE website.  The Planning Commission will meet beginning at 6:00 pm in the Edgewood Community Center.

Routine Business: 
Agenda
Draft minutes for May 20, 2014

Lot-line vacation/re-plat for #5 Plaza Court, Edgewood, NM.
Staff Report
Deed
Plat 
Application

Discussion Items--Review and Recommendation of changes to town ordinances:
Proposed zoning ordinance (draft version as posted by ToE on May 29, 2014)
Proposed subdivision ordinance (draft version as posted by ToE on May 29, 2014)

Council final agenda and information packet for June 4, 2014

The final agenda and accompanying information for next Wednesday's meeting is available for viewing and/or downloading from the ToE website.  The council meeting begins at 6:30 pm and will be held in Edgewood Community Center. 

Land use in the news 05/29/2014

From the May 29  Mountain View Telegraph:

NB: The MVT is using a feature for the online edition similar to that used by the Journal in which readers are asked to answer 1or 2 survey questions and/or share the page via social media before going on to individual stories.

• Neighbors say scout camp promises unmet;
• Estancia sued by ex worker; 
• Edgewood Elementary prepares to close its doors for good as budget issues force facility shutdown; 
• Edgewood HQ plans advance; 
• Q&A State Representative District 70;
• Foolish to defend silent treatment;
• Letters to the Editor

[The MVT is published weekly in paper form and delivered with The Albuquerque Journal on Thursdays.  You may also read news, sports, opinions and letters to the editor, obituaries, legals, and classifieds online at the website. If you're reading the online version, don't forget to check the links to shorter topics such as the calendar, upcoming events, milestones, news briefs, police reports and this weekend notes which are interspersed in the news headlines.]

Land use in the news 05/28/2014

The Independent: May 28-June 3

• Edgewood animal shelter moves ahead (page 1);
• Where and when to vote in the primary (page 1);
• Plague confirmed in East Mountain animals (page 1);
• Correction to last week's story "Tijeras meeting ends in shouting match" (page 1)
• Ask the Bugman: What to do to prevent plague (page 3);
• Last chance on land use code (page 5);
• Forum letters on various topics (pages 7-8);
• Hunting licenses for youth through nonprofit group (page 9);
• Fiber farms: from the animal to the product (page 11);
• Small-town grads will leave, a few will come back (page 12);
• Community News Exchange: Various land use topics from around NM (page 14);
• Legal notices (page 22): There are no land use related legal notices in this week's edition;
• Summer activities for all ages in the eight-page special insert "A Place Called Home" 

[The Independent is locally owned and operated.  It is published weekly and appears on Wednesdays; the front page of the current edition appears on its website.  The price for an email subscription is reasonable and the cost will be prorated at the time a subscription is purchased. I've found the service for e-subs reliable and convenient.  The e-version includes ads and legal notices in full color with the added benefit of adjustable print size. You can also purchase a regular mail subscription or pick up a single copy for fifty cents at most local businesses if you prefer the paper and ink version.]

Council agenda for June 4, 2014 is now available:

The preliminary agenda is posted at the town website, and a copy is available on Drive. 

Land use in the news for 05/22/2014

From the May 22  Mountain View Telegraph:

NB: The MVT is using a feature for the online edition similar to that used by the Journal in which readers are asked to answer 1or 2 survey questions and/or share the page via social media before going on to individual stories.

• 19 MESD teachers given low ratings
• Tijeras Senior Center scrapbook saga drags on
• Moriarty passes familiar budget

[The MVT is published weekly in paper form and delivered with The Albuquerque Journal on Thursdays.  You may also read news, sports, opinions and letters to the editor, obituaries, legals, and classifieds online at the website. If you're reading the online version, don't forget to check the links to shorter topics such as the calendar, upcoming events, milestones, news briefs, police reports and this weekend notes which are interspersed in the news headlines.]

Next week's P&Z agenda posted:

The agenda for the Tuesday, June 3, 2014 meeting has been posted at the town website, and a copy is also available on Drive.  In addition to routine agenda items, the commission will consider the following items:

• Commission Minutes for May 20, 2014
• Lot-line vacation/ Replat for #5 Plaza Court (Zoned C-2)
• Review & Recommendation for changes to the Subdivision and Zoning Ordinances.

Land use in the news 05/21/2014

The Independent: May 21-27

• Tijeras meeting ends in shouting match (page 1);
• Estancia library lawsuit filed (page 1);
• Service Beans: "Teaching kids young to give back" (page 1--continued on p.14);
• 42% trash rate hike OK'd (page 1)
• Moriarty-Edgewood School District balances budget, no program cuts (page 2);
• Economic survey now underway (page 2);
• Gas station proposed for Tijeras (page 3);
• Clear green waste for fire safety (page 5);
• Forum letters on various land use related topics (pages 7-8);
• Democrats' meet and greet dominated by trash rate hike issue (page 10);
• EVSWA board chairman speaks out (page 11);
• Legal notices: There are no land use related legal notices in this week's edition.

[The Independent is locally owned and operated.  It is published weekly and appears on Wednesdays; the front page of the current edition appears on its website.  The price for an email subscription is reasonable and the cost will be prorated at the time a subscription is purchased. I've found the service for e-subs reliable and convenient.  The e-version includes ads and legal notices in full color with the added benefit of adjustable print size. You can also purchase a regular mail subscription or pick up a single copy for fifty cents at most local businesses if you prefer the paper and ink version.]

Council Packet for May 21, 2014

The packet for tonight's meeting is now available through the ToE website as a single PDF document, and a copy is available on Drive.

• There is no documentation regarding agenda items 3.E. (PTO sign lease--Mayor Hill) or 4.A (Voter ID ordinance-Chuck Ring).
• There is a draft letter of agreement between VeTech LLC (Denis B. Doherty, Chairman) and ToE for establishing a Vocational Technical training complex. The purpose of the program is to assist veterans in transitioning to civilian employment. (See p. 17 of the packet.)*
• The Library report can be found on pp. 8-16, 
• the Edgewood Police Department report begins on p.18. 
• The town's bills are itemized on pp. 32-41. 
• Details of the Gross Receipts Tax revenues from May 2012-May 2014 appear on p. 42 of the council packet. 
• GRT totals May 2012 $251,543.15
• GRT totals May 2013 $283,556.50
• GRT totals May 2014 $261,734.00

* I was surprised to see that the draft letter's title does not mention Mesalands, nor does it have a place for a Mesalands CC rep to sign. This agenda item was advertised first as an MoU and later as a LoA between ToE and Mesalands, but the body of the letter states that the point of contact with Mesalands is VeTech.

Note on yesterday's post:

For a revised version of New school district for Edgewood? please visit the blog I maintain for the Moriarty-Edgewood Students First Facebook group.  The expanded post is called New district or new charter school?

New school district for Edgewood?

Edited to add information and a link:  This post has been expanded and the new version posted on the Moriarty-Edgewood Students First blog. 

Pursuant to ToE Resolution 2014-01, a new group has formed called Edgewood Moving Forward (EMF).  The group has established a web page for introducing its ideas on how and why the school district should be split.  An analysis of the EMF proposal written by members of the Moriarty-Edgewood Students First Facebook group can be read at M-ESF's public blog.

It appears that while forming a new district is the ultimate goal for members of EMF, there is also a parallel discussion about the establishment of a K-8 charter school, possibly with a STEM emphasis.  According to the Public Education Department website, charter schools may be established by local school boards (district charter schools) or by the Public Education Commission (state charter schools). The people with whom I've discussed the charter school proposal seem inclined to seek a charter via the PEC rather than MESD. 

New link:

I've added a direct link to the Council Agendas folder in right-hand sidebar Links to ToE on Drive. 

Final council agenda for Wednesday May 21, 2014

The final council agenda for Wednesday's meeting is now available at the ToE agenda center.  I've also put a copy on Drive and will post links to the packet information when it is available. The council meeting begins at 6:30 at the Edgewood Community Center.

Land use in the news 05/15/2014

From the May 15  Mountain View Telegraph:

NB: The MVT is using a feature for the online edition similar to that used by the Journal in which readers are asked to answer 1or 2 survey questions and/or share the page via social media before going on to individual stories.

• Commission OKs waste authority contract; 
• Voter ID endeavor underway;
• Council takes up charges;
• Students, parents, teachers say bye to Mountainview Elementary; 
• Meeting discusses annexations;
• OPINION: Plenty of no-free-lunch blame to go around.

[The MVT is published weekly in paper form and delivered with The Albuquerque Journal on Thursdays.  You may also read news, sports, opinions and letters to the editor, obituaries, legals, and classifieds online at the website. If you're reading the online version, don't forget to check the links to shorter topics such as the calendar, upcoming events, milestones, news briefs, police reports and this weekend notes which are interspersed in the news headlines.]

Art show at South Mountain Elementary tonight at 5:30:

Art work created by South Mountain Elementary Students;
Photos by Cynthia Smith Daly

For families who will be moving from MTV and EES to new schools...

...A reminder from Moriarty-Edgewood Students First:

Tonight is Open House Night!!! Moriarty Elementary, Route 66 Elementary and South Mountain Elementary are all having an Open House (5:30pm) at each of their schools to welcome all families and students from Edgewood Elementary and Mountainview Elementary. This is a chance for all students and parents to meet the teachers and staff for next year, tour their new schools, and get to know everyone! Everyone is looking forward to tonight and we hope to see all of you!

Edgewood Town Council agenda for May 21, 2014

The agenda for May 21 is now available at the town website.  I have also placed a copy on Drive. 

Edgewood Commons Master Plan for Section 16

The final version of the newly adopted Master Plan for Section 16 is now available at the town website.  I've placed a copy on Drive as well. 

P&Z agenda for May 20, 2014

The P&Z agenda for Tuesday May 20, 2014 is now available at the ToE website's agenda center.  I've also placed a copy on Drive. 

Land use in the news 05/14/2014

The Independent:  May 14-20:

• Mayor won't back down on filing the scrapbook charges (page 1);
• Incumbent faces political newbie in Torrance Co. commission race (page 1);
• Infill annexation: larger area but not South Mountain Elementary (page 2);
• Food Council members sought (page 2);
• Candidates in Torreon (page 3);
• Water restrictions in effect in Bernalillo County (page 8);
• FORUM Letters on pages 6-7: Would residents vote for a lien?; Moriarty Gardent Club supports veterans memorial;
• Legal notices (pages 13-14) The Town of Edgewood is advertising for professional services for the management of its wastewater system, and announced the adoption of the ordinance required to ratify the voter approval of recent general obligation bond questions for road improvements and construction of an animal shelter. 

[The Independent is locally owned and operated.  It is published weekly and appears on Wednesdays; the front page of the current edition appears on its website.  The price for an email subscription is reasonable and the cost will be prorated at the time a subscription is purchased. I've found the service for e-subs reliable and convenient.  The e-version includes ads and legal notices in full color with the added benefit of adjustable print size. You can also purchase a regular mail subscription or pick up a single copy for fifty cents at most local businesses if you prefer the paper and ink version.]

Land use in the news 05/08/2014

From the May 8 Mountain View Telegraph:

NB: The MVT is using a feature for the online edition similar to that used by the Journal in which readers are asked to answer 1or 2 survey questions and/or share the page via social media before going on to individual stories.

• Waste authority turns down county proposal;
• A trip around the world;
• Letters to the Editor: Shop for a better deal on waste.

[The MVT is published weekly in paper form and delivered with The Albuquerque Journal on Thursdays.  You may also read news, sports, opinions and letters to the editor, obituaries, legals, and classifieds online at the website. If you're reading the online version, don't forget to check the links to shorter topics such as the calendar, upcoming events, milestones, news briefs, police reports and this weekend notes which are interspersed in the news headlines.]

Land use in the news 05/07/2014

The Independent:  May 7-13:

• Fire season restrictions start as weather warms (page 1);
• Solid Waste board kicks trash can back to county (page 1);
• FORUM Letters on pages 7-8: Two letters dispute Village of Tijeras' statements on the "Scrabook Caper"; Shame on Moriarty Elementary School; Questions on payment of fees when there is no transfer station.
• Legal notices (page 14) There are no land related legal notices in this week's edition.

[The Independent is locally owned and operated.  It is published weekly and appears on Wednesdays; the front page of the current edition appears on its website.  The price for an email subscription is reasonable and the cost will be prorated at the time a subscription is purchased. I've found the service for e-subs reliable and convenient.  The e-version includes ads and legal notices in full color with the added benefit of adjustable print size. You can also purchase a regular mail subscription or pick up a single copy for fifty cents at most local businesses if you prefer the paper and ink version.]

Council packet for May 7, 2014

The council packet for tomorrow night's meeting is now available at the town's website.  I have placed a copy in the Council Packet folder on Drive. 

More about the upcoming council meeting (Cross post from Moriarty-Edgewood Students First)

The final agenda for this week's town council meeting is now available through the town's website. I will also add a copy to the folders on Drive which I maintain for the Information Portal, and will add links to the council packets when they are published. There are no explicit agenda items dealing with schools for this meeting; however, it is possible that one or more members of the governing body may discuss school related issues during agenda items #3 and #4 (matters from the mayor and matters from councilors).  Public Comment is agenda item #8.

There is also a discussion scheduled for agenda item #9 regarding a second attempt at an infill annexation and identification of areas to be included.  This time around, there appears to be more agreement between Edgewood and Santa Fe County about responsibility for roads in the area.  If you live in or near the areas which were included in the first attempt, you might want to follow this. Given the fact that there have been modest but steady increases in the town's income from the gross receipts tax, it is possible that the council may decide the town can add more land this time.

On future agendas:  Another matter which will be of interest primarily to those who live on the east side of Edgewood and the west side of Moriarty is a proposed change to Edgewood's zoning ordinance. In the latest draft version, Section 21 calls out a general location in which "adult themed" businesses would be allowed as permissive uses in areas zoned C-2 east of V-Hill and Williams Ranch Road.  If adopted, this permissive use would apply to lands in that area currently zoned C-2 as well as those which might be rezoned C-2 at some future date. 

I want to emphasize that this is merely a proposal at this time, and the council may decide to identify other locations.  It has been established by the courts that to prohibit such businesses altogether or impose a universal requirement that they obtain a conditional use permit is unconstitutional.  However, municipalities may put certain restrictions on locations and proximity to other land uses.  Section 29 C of the proposed zoning ordinance lists applicable supplementary use standards. There is still work to be done, but I expect the call for a public hearing on adoption of the rewritten ordinances will go out either this month or next.

Friday Event at the Edgewood Senior Center has been rescheduled!

Local input is being sought by Santa Fe County on a draft regional food plan:

WHO:   The Santa Fe Food Policy Council, an advisory body to Santa Fe  County, has an active interest in promoting a future of local food security for residents.

WHAT:  You are invited to tell us what you think about the current draft Santa Fe Regional Food Plan.  This Food Plan will help guide future investment in our local food system.  Working with you is very important; your voice will help us identify gaps and prioritize goal areas in the draft plan.  Our commitment is that the plan reflects our conversations with community members.

WHEN:  Friday, May 9, 2013, 1 to 2:30 pm  Please watch for updates; this event had to be rescheduled; new date TBA soon. 

WHERE: Edgewood Senior Center

                   114 Quail Trail, Edgewood 87015

Questions?  Contact Erin Ortigoza, Santa Fe Food Policy Council ­Coordinator:  5­05-473-1004 ext 12, erin@farmtotablenm.org    

The final agenda for Wednesday's town council meeting is now available:

The final agenda has been posted at the town website's agenda center, and I have placed a copy in the Portal's folders on Drive. 

Land use in the news 05/01/2014

From the May 1  Mountain View Telegraph:

NB: The MVT has instituted a new feature for the online edition similar to that used by the Journal in which readers are asked to answer 2 survey questions and/or share the page via social media before going on to individual stories. 

• Commission rethinks SWA contract for now;
• Wind farm asks for an extra $125M;
• Tri-State blames regulations for rises;
• Opinion: Stay the course for our students;
• Letters to the Editor: MESD still a great school district (Superintendent Tom Sullivan); Thank you to the great staff at ESS! (Jana Dunow)

[The MVT is published weekly in paper form and delivered with The Albuquerque Journal on Thursdays.  You may also read news, sports, opinions and letters to the editor, obituaries, legals, and classifieds online at the website. If you're reading the online version, don't forget to check the links to shorter topics such as the calendar, upcoming events, milestones, news briefs, police reports and this weekend notes which are interspersed in the news headlines.]

The latest (maybe) draft Subdivision and Zoning Ordinances:

I was able to get copies of the draft Subdivision and Zoning Ordinances which were provided at the April 26 joint Council/Commission workshop because John Bassett was kind enough to share what he received from the town in reply to his IPRA request. The meeting focused on proposed changes to the Zoning Ordinance. 

However, please note that this draft does NOT contain the suggestions made durung the April 26 meeting. (The Subdivision ordinance changes were the focus of an earlier joint workshop and, therefore, the items discussed at that meeting should be reflected in this latest draft.) The mayor made a number of suggestions regarding different zone categories on April 26; one important change which was discussed was the possibility of creating mini-master planned areas. There was also discussion of the location within town boundaries in which adult themed businesses would be allowed as a permissive use. 

Check back often for updates which I'll post both as regular entries and in the sidebar at the upper right side of the page! 

Land use in the news 04/30/2014

The Independent: April 30-May 6

• Commissioners talk trash--contract OK'd (page 1);
• New try at infill; wage rises (page 1);
• Scrapbooker won't be able to face accusers (page 2);
• First plague case in U.S. this year: man from Torrance County;
• FORUM Letters on pages 6-7: Statement from Village of Tijeras on scrapbooks; Saying goodbye to Doris Lark; Open letter from the MESD superintendent; Disheartened by news, still thankful for EES; Trash service is worth fees; expect dumping; EVSWA managers "richly compensated."
• Legal notices (page 14) There are no land related legal notices in this week's edition.

[The Independent is locally owned and operated.  It is published weekly and appears on Wednesdays; the front page of the current edition appears on its website.  The price for an email subscription is reasonable and the cost will be prorated at the time a subscription is purchased. I've found the service for e-subs reliable and convenient.  The e-version includes ads and legal notices in full color with the added benefit of adjustable print size. You can also purchase a regular mail subscription or pick up a single copy for fifty cents at most local businesses if you prefer the paper and ink version.]