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Votes at a glance: audit accepted; noise ordinance amended; ABWUA IGA and water‑rights negotiation approved
Summary
Trustees recorded four formal approvals April 21: acceptance of the FY2025 audit (Resolution 2026‑04‑01), adoption of Ordinance 3311 (noise hours/exemption), approval of an IGA with the Albuquerque‑Bernalillo County Water Utility Authority, and authorization for the mayor to negotiate Del Norte water rights; a closed‑session settlement was also authorized.
At the April 21 meeting the Village of Los Ranchos Board of Trustees recorded the following formal actions:
• Resolution 2026‑04‑01 — Accept FY2025 audit: Passed by roll call (4–0). The audit presented an unmodified opinion and reported general fund revenue of about $6.05 million and expenses of about $3.7 million.
• Ordinance 3311 — Noise code amendment (final passage): After public comment and trustee amendment, the board retained quiet hours of 10:00 p.m.–6:00 a.m., removed a proposal that would have created a broad, time‑unbounded residential‑maintenance exemption, and added an explicit exemption for emergency repair work on government‑owned utilities. Final vote 4–0.
• Intergovernmental Agreement — Albuquerque‑Bernalillo County Water Utility Authority: Trustees approved a co‑construction IGA to have the utility authority’s improvements constructed concurrently with the village roadway and storm‑drain work; ABWUA will pay its portion based on bid quantities and will inspect the work. Motion approved by voice vote.
• Authorization to negotiate/purchase water rights for Del Norte Open Space: Trustees authorized the mayor to proceed with negotiations to acquire water rights for Del Norte (motion approved by voice following closed‑session discussion).
• Closed‑session settlement authorization (605 Tuscosa NW): Trustees authorized the mayor to settle village claims for remediation costs and to release a lien on the property, consistent with closed‑session instructions (voice vote).
Where votes were recorded, the clerk’s roll calls are part of the official record. Staff will return with more detailed contract and negotiation terms as negotiations and procurement progress.
