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Votes at a glance: Los Ranchos trustees, May 19, 2026
Summary
Summary of formal votes at the May 19 trustees meeting, including zoning appeal V‑2601 (denied), acceptance of TAP design funding for Chavis Road (approved, return at 30% design), interim budget (approved), master plan contract award (approved), and confirmations of staff.
This table summarizes formal votes taken by the Village of Los Ranchos Board of Trustees on May 19, 2026. For full context and discussion see meeting minutes and staff reports.
• Appeal V‑2601 (811 Tyler Road) — outcome: Appeal denied; Planning & Zoning denial affirmed. Trustees set compliance date Aug. 3, 2026 for items the applicant said she addressed. (Motion: affirm PNZ; outcome: approved)
• Chavis Road (TAP funding cooperative agreement) — outcome: Approved with conditions. Trustees accepted the state cooperative agreement to continue design work (TAP) and directed staff/consultant to return at 30% preliminary design with at least two public sessions for trustee/public review before approving construction. (Motion: approve TAP funding and return at 30% design; outcome: approved 3–2)
• Interim FY 2026–27 budget — outcome: Approved. Trustees adopted the interim budget (approx. $6.1M operations, $1.7M transfer to capital), including a 3% COLA and raising the village medical insurance contribution from 70% to 80% of premiums. (Outcome: approved by voice vote)
• Confirmation of employment: Nell Pierce — outcome: Confirmed as administrative coordinator (vote: approved)
• Confirmation of employment: Isaac Varela — outcome: Confirmed as planning intern (10–20 hrs/week; vote: approved)
• Master plan RFP 2026‑03 MP (AgrA Nature Center) — outcome: Authorization to enter contract with Surrounding Studio LLC (motion approved)
Notes: Several items were deferred for further public input (LITA plan, ICIP). The trustees documented their votes on the record; written findings and orders related to quasi‑judicial matters will follow in the official written decision.
For action details, motions, minutes and staff reports consult the village clerk’s office or online meeting packet.
