“We are long overdue to get a sewer line in Corrales,” said County Commissioner Jack Thomas. “This will help with economic develop.”
The project started seven years ago with the EPA granting approximately $1 million for the project. The grant required matching funds. Money from the state will also be used to construct the pressurized line. An engineering study is currently being done by Souder Miller and Associates to complete the project and minimize the effect on traffic flow in the area. New construction is required to have an advanced treatment system. Businesses along the line will be required to hook up to the line, which will carry waste to the Albuquerque treatment plant.
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In other action at Thursday night’s regular Sandoval County Commission meeting, the following actions were taken:
A proclamation was heard and approved proclaiming May 18 through 24 as National Public Works Week.
The first graduating class of the Youth Leadership Sandoval County Program was recognized. Twenty-two students from the County participated in the program which included a two-day retreat and a ride on the Rail Runner with the graduation on Wednesday.
The Sandoval County Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) thanked the county commissioners for their help. The program helps abused and neglected children in the area.
A presentation was made by Littleglobe, a “Santa Fe based non-profit artist production house that creates collaborative art within communities by fostering communication and healing across the boundaries that divide us,” according to the information given to the commission. The group currently is doing a project in the Torreon, Oho Encino and Cuba areas. They invited the Commission to a festival on June 7 at the Sandoval County Fairgrounds. The festival will include music, dance, stories, the spoken word, exchange and interaction.
The commission approved a request from the Division of Community Services director Peggy Cote to apply for $70,000 for continued funding from the New Mexico Department of Health for the Health Commons Oral Health Prevention Program. The commission also approved a request to update the job description of the indigent claims coordinator for the Community Health Program.
Also approved was a 48-month lease agreement with Xerox for a copier for the Community Health Program, and various budget resolutions, fund transfers and line item adjustments.
Comments
5 comment(s)shannon wrote on May 27, 2009 12:16 AM:
W wrote on Nov 15, 2008 7:45 PM:
John R. DiMiceli wrote on Oct 26, 2008 9:45 PM:
In twenty or thirty years our streets will be paved. Why not pay to have them done now because the cost of its paving will do nothing but become more expensive every year we avoid it.
I'm strongly in favor of each area absorbing the cost of paving its own area. I'm ready and I'll be living there soon. "
Peter wrote on Aug 14, 2008 11:05 AM:
1. SAD7 is a feeble attempt by the council members to force so-called 'improvements' to lot owners for their 'welfare'.
2. Cost estimates started around $10K per lot. Now, it's closer to $15K. What are the real costs-including interest?
3. There are serious concerns whether this process is even 'legal'.
4. Most land owners are AGAINST SAD7. What about paving, gas&elec, lighting, serwer, etc?? I am protesting. "
Bob Folger Jr wrote on Aug 6, 2008 9:42 PM:
Our communities experience with Waste Management has not been positive. Waste Management's "Good Neighbor" policy has not been positive in Waste Management's attempt to expand the Alliance Landfill in our hometown. For details go to http://www.alliancelandfill.blogspot.com
Bob Folger ALTF-President 570-815-3468 "