Los Alamos Police Blotter: Sept. 25, 2019
LAPD News:
The following information is provided by the Los Alamos Police Department.
Neither arrests nor charges indicate a conviction, and neither means that a person is guilty of the charges filed against them.
DOMINIQUE E. JOSEPHS
Sept. 25 at 1:05 p.m. / Police arrested Dominique E. Josephs, 25, of Los Alamos at 2500 Trinity Dr., on an outstanding Municipal Court warrant. Read More
County: Sign Up For The People’s EcoChallenge
COUNTY News: Tourism Implementation Task Force Meets Wednesday
BPU Holds Special Session Wednesday
Ringworm Outbreak Closes Los Alamos Animal Shelter
The Los Alamos Animal Shelter is closed today due to an outbreak of ringworm. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
LAPD News:
The Los Alamos Animal Shelter is closed today due to an outbreak of ringworm in the cats staying at the shelter.
It is standard procedure to conduct a thorough deep cleaning of the cat room, quarantine room and entire Animal Shelter to contain exposure and ensure a safe environment.
It is anticipated that the animal shelter will be closed only today and reopen Tuesday. However, if more cleaning or time is required, the animal shelter may remain closed Tuesday as well. Read More
County Transportation Board Meets 5:30 P.M. Thursday
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Transportation Board meets at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 3, in Room 110 at the Municipal Building, 1000 Central Ave.
The meeting is open to the public.
Agenda
CALL TO ORDER / ROLL CALL
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
PUBLIC COMMENT
This section of the agenda is reserved for comments from the public on items that are not otherwise included in this agenda. Please Limit Public Comment to 3 Minutes.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Approval of the Aug. 1, 2019 Transportation Board Minutes Presenters: Sriram Swaminarayan, Chair of the Transportation Board A – DRAFT – Aug. 1, 2019
PRESENTATIONS Read More
County Council Holds Regular Session Tuesday
County Council Declares October ‘Drug Free Month’
Los Alamos County Council Vice Chair Pete Sheehey, left, presents a proclamation to Police Chief Dino Sgambellone declaring October ‘Drug Free Month’ at the Tuesday night council meeting. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County Council presented a proclamation designating October as “Drug Free Month” Tuesday night during the regular council meeting.
Council Vice Chair Pete Sheehey read the proclamation:
WHEREAS: It is the goal of all organizations who deal with the prevention of drug abuse to motivate people to more active participation Read More
Scenes From Annual Firefighter For A Day Event
The second annual ‘Firefighter For A Day’ event was held Saturday at the Los Alamos Fire Department training facility at Station #2 on DP Road. The event provides participants with the opportunity to experience the perils that firefighters face on their job. Each participant is checked for vitals and issued protective gear and assigned to teams. Each team rotates through scenarios, which include smoke rescue, extrication (jaws of life), RMS Code, wild land, high angle and hazmat, all done in full dress. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
The high angle scenario is exciting to watch and Read More
Council Seeks To Fill Board Of Registration Vacancies
COUNTY News:Historic Preservation Advisory Board Meeting Canceled
COUNTY News:
The Historic Preservation Advisory Board (HPAB) meeting scheduled for Wednesday, Oct. 2 in the Throne Room at Fuller Lodge is canceled.
Los Alamos County Discovery Action Team Invites New Members To Join In Branding Efforts
Members of the Los Alamos County’s Discovery Action Team mingle with people interested in joining the team Thursday afternoon at Fuller Lodge. The meeting featured lunch and a brief overview of the Los Alamos branding initiative. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
Los Alamos County Public Information Officer Julie Habiger meets with Automotive Professional Owner Sean Williams during the Discovery Action Team meeting Thursday at Fuller Lodge. The Discovery Action Team meets 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on the third Thursday of each month at various locations. To receive future meeting Read More
Council Proclaims ‘Fire Prevention Week’ Oct. 6-12
Los Alamos County Councilor Antonio Maggiore, right, presents a proclamation at Tuesday night’s council meeting declaring Oct. 6-12 ‘Fire Prevention Week’. Among those acepting the proclamation are Fire Chief Troy Hughes, second from left, and Safety Division Chief Joseph Baca, second from right. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
Los Alamos County Council Designates October ‘Domestic Violence Awareness Month’
Councilor Randall Ryti, left, presents Chief Dino Sgambellone with a proclamation at Tuesday’s council meeting declaring October ‘Domestic Violence Awareness Month’. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County Council presented a proclamation Tuesday night, which declares October “Domestic Violence Awareness Month”. Councilor Randall Ryti read the proclamation, which states:
WHEREAS: Each October, the formal recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness month allows the community to acknowledge and show their support for the victims of this Read More
Ice Rink Conceptual Designs Unveiled To Community
From left, John Layman and Tom Wilber of NCA Architects and Planners, County Engineer Eric Martinez and Project Manager Wayne Kohlrust discuss the ice rink improvement project during a public meeting Wednesday night at Fuller Lodge. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
Members of the public weigh in on the ice rink improvement project Wednesday evening at Fuller Lodge. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com The Los Alamos County Ice Rink will receive new locker rooms and renovated restrooms; initial Read More
Cone Zone: Week Of Sept. 30, 2019
COUNTY News:
The Public Works/Traffic Division provides the latest updates on the following projects:
Diamond Drive Paving
Final construction work is wrapping up. Minor road work may continue this week as the contractor cleans up around utility manhole covers within the work zone; expect some periodic lane drops.
North Mesa: Alamo, Sioux, San Ildefonso Road and Tsankawi Street Road & Curb Work
Traffic and Streets crews will be paving a section of road starting 8:30 a.m. Monday on San Ildefonso Road from Sioux to Alamo Drive. Flagging operations will be in place. Slow down Read More
Council: October Is ‘The People’s Eco Challenge Month’
At the Tuesday night council meeting, Councilor James Robinson, left, presents Environmental Services Division Senior Office Specialist Joshua Levings with a proclamation declaring October ‘The People’s Eco Challenge Month’. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County Council presented a proclamation, which declares October “The People’s Eco Challenge Month,” during its Tuesday night regular meeting.
Councilor James Robinson presented the proclamation, which reads:
WHEREAS: The Los Alamos County Green Read More
BPU Discusses Multi-Year Water, Sewer Rate Increases
Department of Public Utilities Deputy Manager Jack Richardson To generate revenue needed for current operations and to build cash reserves for future infrastructure needs, the Department of Public Utilities (DPU) is recommending multi-year, stepped rate increases for water and sewer.
The rate increases were introduced to the Board of Public Utilities (BPU) during its Sept. 18 meeting. No action was taken; it was a preliminary discussion.
Deputy Utility Manager Jack Richardson presented the proposed rate increases Read More
Los Alamos County Finance Department Earns 27th Government Finance Officer Association Award
From left, Los Alamos County Councilor David Izraelevitz presents Budget and Performance Manager Karen Kendall, Senior Budget Analyst Mauricia Chavarria-Quam and County Chief Financial Officer Helen Perraglio with the Government Finance Officers Association Award for FY2019 Budget during the Tuesday night council meeting. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
Staff Report
The Los Alamos County Finance Department earned its 27th consecutive Government Finance Officers Association Award for its FY2019 Budget.
Los Alamos County Council recognized and commended the department’s Read More
Hotel-Conference Center LEDA: Evaluating The Facts
County Council will again discuss at its regular meeting Oct. 1 possibly donating 3 acres of land on 20th Street to TNJ to build a 86-room hotel and conference center. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
By PETE SHEEHEY
Los Alamos County Council
Vice Chair
