HOTEL INFORMATION. Historic Plaza Hotel 230 Plaza Las Vegas, NM or

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1 HOTEL INFORMATION Historic Plaza Hotel 230 Plaza Las Vegas, NM or Room reservations should be made as quickly as possible if you wish to be assured of accommodations at the special rates: $70+tax - 1 queen; $80+tax 2 queens; $90+tax 1 king (extra charge for Plaza view). Please make your hotel reservations by directly calling the Historic Plaza Hotel at or and ask for the NEW MEXICO LEAGUE OF ZONING OFFICIALS ROOM BLOCK. In order to receive this special room rate, you must make your room reservations by Tuesday, September 4 th, which is the cut-off date. Thereafter, rooms are on an availability basis at the regular rates. - URGENT - IT IS IMPERATIVE THAT YOU MAKE YOUR ROOM RESERVATIONS As Soon As Possible or by September 4 th. The Historic Plaza Hotel may be full to capacity with other groups and only a limited number of rooms are reserved in our room block. So call immediately for reservations to ensure you receive a guaranteed room. If rooms become sold-out or unavailable, you will need to make lodging arrangements at other hotels/motels. Cancellation Policy: 11 am on day of scheduled arrival Reservation date otherwise you will be charged for one night.

2 TO: FROM: NEW MEXICO LEAGUE OF ZONING OFFICIALS Ben Maynes, CZO, President NMLZO Building Inspector SUBJECT: SEPTEMBER 19-21, 2012 NMLZO ANNUAL MEETING DATE: August 8, 2012 The Annual Meeting/Workshop of the New Mexico League of Zoning Officials (NMLZO) is scheduled for September 19th through the 21st. It will be held in Las Vegas at the Historic Plaza Hotel, 230 Plaza, This meeting will offer the Second Workshop of Series Thirteen. Each Series offers four workshops toward the completion of the NMLZO Basic Certification Program, and toward credits for the Continuing Certification Program (CCP). The sessions offered at this meeting will be part of the core certification requirements. Delegate registration for the meeting will begin at 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, September 19 th. Thereafter, the meeting will commence at 1:00 p.m. and will conclude at 12:00 p.m. on Friday, September 21 st. This conference program will offer an interesting line up of timely issues that will include a rolling Tour of various Historic Sites on Thursday afternoon. Please refer to the Preliminary Program contained in this Brochure which will also be posted on the web at click on Subsections then on Zoning Officials or click on Events/Training and scroll down to meeting dates. SPECIAL NOTE: Please encourage your Commissioners to attend this entire meeting. Please make this packet available to them. The registration fees are as follows: Full Conference -- $185 early registration; $230 late registration. So register early to save (by 9/4)!! Please fill out the attached Registration Form and return it to the NM Municipal League office no later than Tuesday, September 11 th so that adequate meal and space arrangements can be made. It can also be found on our webpage. URGENT: Attendance at all NMLZO Workshops is very important and attendance is monitored and verified. Therefore, if you register for the Workshop, please plan to attend ALL of the workshop sessions. Credit will be given only if you actually attend all of the sessions for the basic certification program, and for the continuing certification program. This is an effort to sustain the credibility of our Workshops as well as our Association. For sleeping accommodations, please refer to the Hotel Information on the last page. It can also be found on our webpage. ARE YOU A MEMBER OF THE NMLZO? In order to be eligible to run for the Board of Directors, to serve on any Committee, to vote on any issue, to apply for scholarships, to become a Certified Zoning Official (CZO), or to Recertify, you must be a Member of the New Mexico League of Zoning Officials for Fiscal Year If you are unsure whether your Membership Dues Renewal Invoice of July 1, 2012 was paid or whether you are a member or not, please refer to the Membership List on the website address listed below. If your name does not appear on the Membership List then please join the NMLZO by filling out the NMLZO Membership Application form (download from website). Please mail it along with your payment to the New Mexico Municipal League. Do you know someone who is not a MEMBER of the NMLZO? If you know of anyone who is interested in becoming a NMLZO member, please feel free to make the membership application available to them or ask them to retrieve it from our website address as listed below. IMPORTANT: To retrieve the Membership List and Application, go to click on Subsections, then click on Zoning Officials. Hope to see you in Las Vegas!

3 President: Ben Maynes, CZO Building Inspector Fax # P. O. Box 909 Santa Fe, NM President-Elect: Ronald L. Vonderhaar, CZO or 3859 Impact Fee Coordinator Fax # City of Albuquerque Planning Dept nd St. NW, Suite 201 Albuquerque, NM Vice President: Clyde C.B. Strain, CZO Planning Director Fax # City of Gallup planner@ci.gallup.nm.us P.O. Box 1270 Gallup, NM Immediate Past President: Brennon Williams, CZO Code Compliance Manager Fax # City of Albuquerque bnwilliams@cabq.gov nd St. NW, Suite 500 Albuquerque, NM Secretary/Treasurer: William F. Fulginiti Executive Director or New Mexico Municipal League Fax # P.O. Box 846 Santa Fe, NM City Board Member: Cynthia Tidwell, CZO Planning & Zoning Administrator Fax # Village of Corrales ctidwell@corrales-nm.org 4324 Corrales Rd Corrales, NM County Board Member: Benny Ramon, CZO Planning Technician Fax # Luna County benny_ramon@lunacountynm.us 201 E. Cody Road Deming, NM Member-At-Large: Elmer Martinez, CZO (505) Community Development Director Fax # (505) ejmartinez@ci.las-vegas.nm.us 1700 N Grand Ave Las Vegas, NM /12 WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 19 NEW MEXICO LEAGUE OF ZONING OFFICIALS (A SUBSECTION OF THE NEW MEXICO MUNICIPAL LEAGUE) ANNUAL MEETING September 19-21, 2012 Historic Plaza Hotel Las Vegas -SERIES THIRTEEN -- WORKSHOP TWO- PRELIMINARY PROGRAM 11:30 AM REGISTRATION 1:30 5:00 PM AFTERNOON GENERAL SESSION Presiding: Ben Maynes, CZO, President, NMLZO Building Inspector 1:30 PM OPENING REMARKS/WELCOME Opening Remarks: Welcome: Ben Maynes, CZO, President, NMLZO Honorable Alfonso E. Ortiz, Jr., Mayor 1:45-4:30 PM ADVANCE TO GO ( COLLECT $$$) ALTERNATIVES TO ACHIEVE ABATEMENT NMSA Dangerous buildings or debris removal Notice Resolution by the Governing Body Service, Posting and Publication Written objections Hearings before the Governing Body Presentation of Evidence Determination by Governing Body Abatement, Lien & Foreclosure District Court Appeals Abatement Fund Speakers: Dave Romero, City Attorney - Elmer Martinez, CZO, Community Development Director - Clyde C.B. Strain, CZO, Planning Director City of Gallup Joseph Aragon, Chief Inspector State Manufactured Housing Division, New Mexico Regulation & Licensing Department Nicholas Ruiz, Inspector State Manufactured Housing Division, New Mexico Regulation & Licensing Department

4 WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 19 Continued 3:00 3:15 PM BREAK 4:30-5:00 PM FILM REGULATIONS & PROCESSES IN NM & THE IMPACT ON PLANNING & ZONING SPOUSE/GUEST: (Includes all functions, meals, etc.) Early Registration Late Registration By September 4 th After September 4 th $70 $85 Speaker: Speakers: What is the State Film Office up to? Incentive Program Tourism Marketing What can you do to promote film in your community? Location Photos Community Contact Film Tourism The Dos and Don ts of Film Permitting Time Frame TV vs. Movie Historic Districts Blackout Dates Get the details communication is key WORKING TOGETHER! Lindsey Hill, Film Liaison/Event Planner - Business Impact -- Pros & Cons Troy Denison, Chair Lodgers Tax Advisory Board; Manager -- Days Inn Tito Chavez, Chair Las Vegas 1 st Business Alliance; Owner -- Tito s Gallery NAME Spouse/Guest will attend: Welcome Reception (9/19/12) Luncheon/Awards (9/20/12) Reception (9/20/12) I prefer a vegetarian meal I have special needs (please contact Colette Schobbens or Linda Alire- the NMML. PAYMENT INFORMATION: Included on Registrants PO# Check Enclosed - Payable to NMML (Include registrants name on check/stub.) Charge my registration fee to: Visa or Master Card listed below. Charge registrant & spouse/guest fee to registrant s credit card. (Provided on left panel) The NMML is authorized to use the card below to pay all applicable registration fee(s) in the amount of $. 5:30 7:30 PM WELCOME RECEPTION Location TBD THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 20 ~EVENING FREE~ 8:00 AM CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST 8:30 AM - 12:00 PM MORNING GENERAL SESSION Presiding: Ron Vonderhaar, CZO, President-Elect, NMLZO Impact Fee Coordinator, City of Albuquerque 8:30 AM - 12:00 PM DOWNTOWN URBAN PLANNING: URBAN PLANNING WITH HISTORIC PRESERVATION ETHIC -- Implementation in Las Vegas Overview of Historic Plaza Park History, Evolution & Intervention in Downtown Corridor Recent conceptual designs to enhance Downtown areas Speaker: Elmo Baca, New Mexico MainStreet Staff Professional Card #: Exp Date: Name of Card Holder: If different from Registrant Name REGISTRATION/CANCELLATION POLICY: After September 11 th you must register on-site. Requests for cancellation must be received in writing by September 11 th. Cancellations received after September 4 th will be charged a $25.00 cancellation fee. No refunds after September 11 th ; No registrations or cancellations accepted by telephone; No partial refunds if you decide not to attend particular functions. If you re preregistered and do not attend without cancelling your registration, you are responsible for full registration fee. Policy also applies to One-Day Registrants and to Guest/Spouse registrants. Please return by September 11 th to: Registrar - NMML P.O. Box 846 Santa Fe, NM Fax: (505) Phone: (800) or (505) You may also register with credit card payment

5 2012 NMLZO ANNUAL MEETING A D V A N C E R E G I S T R A T I O N Early Registration Late Registration By September 4 th After September 4 th Full Meeting: (Includes all functions/meals etc) $185 $230 Full Meeting Registrant will attend: Welcome Reception (9/19/12) Luncheon/Awards (9/20/12) Reception (9/20/12) NAME: TITLE: EMPLOYERS NAME: MAILING ADDRESS: BILLING ADDRESS: Municipality or County Including City/State/Zip Including City/State/Zip PHONE: For registration confirmation I prefer a vegetarian meal I have special needs (please contact Colette Schobbens or Linda Alire- the NMML. PAYMENT INFORMATION: Will Pay at Meeting - PO# Check Enclosed - Payable to NMML (Include registrants name on check/stub.) Charge my registration fee to: Visa or Master Card listed below. The NMML is authorized to use the card below to pay all applicable registration fee(s) in the amount of $. Card #: Exp Date: Name of Card Holder: If different from Registrant Name THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 20 - continued 8:30 AM - 12:00 PM LAS VEGAS DOWNTOWN ACTION PLAN I. Purpose and Process a. Community Participation b. Adoption II. Funding III. Redevelopment Projects Speaker: Melanie Gallegos, City Planner HOW TO IMPLEMENT GRASS ROOTS IMPROVEMENTS TO YOUR DOWNTOWN Façade Squad Exterior Improvements with volunteer help Results in economic development and civic pride E. Romero Hose & Fire Trees & Planter Boxes How 8 trees turned into 28 trees in downtown Las Vegas - Downtown, Private, City and NMHU Collaboration How 10 planter boxes turned into 20 planter boxes with volunteer help, private funds and effluent water Working with Historic Preservation Division and City to Assist in Private Renovation Plaza Hotel Renovation JC s Pizza outdoor patio Castenada Hotel potential Vacant Window Project Fill vacant windows with large scale photographs produced with Media Arts Students Speaker: Cindy Collins, MainStreet Director Building Code Problems/Solutions in Historic Districts Chapter 4 Classification of Work Repairs to Alterations Levels 1, 2 & 3 Chapter NM Existing Building Code Historic Buildings ADA Compliance using the ICC/ANSI A Certain Situations Speaker: Ben Maynes, CZO, Building Inspector 10:00 10:15 AM BREAK 12:00 1:00 PM LUNCHEON/AWARDS CEREMONY Presiding: Ben Maynes, CZO, President, NMLZO

6 THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 20 - continued 1:15-5:00 PM AFTERNOON GENERAL SESSION THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 20 - continued 5:15 6:30 PM RECEPTION 5 th Quarter Grill on Las Vegas Golf Course Facilitators: Elmer Martinez, CZO, Community Development Director Elmo Baca, New Mexico MainStreet Staff Professional FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 21 8:30 AM CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST Gary Barnard, PNM Director Renewable Energy Development 1:15 5:00 PM TOUR OF PNM s PV SOLAR ARRAY In cooperation with PNM, the and San Miguel County, this PV Solar Array has been producing power since November of The Las Vegas facility, with 5 megawatts of solar capacity, is comprised of about 78,000 solar photovoltaic panels on 50 acres north of downtown Las Vegas. Las Vegas Solar Energy Center is the last of five new utility-scale solar power plants PNM has brought online within the past year. A must see for all of our attendees! The Zoning & Permitting Process in NM Cities and Counties Facility Operations TOUR OF UNITED WORLD COLLEGE MONTEZUMA CASTLE This is a showpiece for Las Vegas. This spectacular building underwent a 12 million dollar renovation several years ago and received a national award. Participants will be given the opportunity to see a national treasure and to see how the construction code and ADA issues were addressed in this 100+-year-old building. The campus includes 110 beautiful acres ranging from the natural hot springs on the Gallinas River Valley to the pinon covered foothills of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains. TOUR OF HISTORIC DOWNTOWN DISTRICTS Façade Squad Sites Future Improvements & Developments Las Vegas, New Mexico boasts over 900 buildings on the state and national register and 9 historic districts. Following the morning presentation, conference participants will tour downtown districts to see actual examples related to the issues presented earlier. The tour will include successful abated sites. NOTE: Transportation will be provided by RV s Transportation ATTENTION: Please wear comfortable clothing and walking shoes and feel free to bring a cap/hat. 9:00-11:30 AM MORNING GENERAL SESSION Presiding: Brennon Williams, CZO Immediate Past President, NMLZO Code Compliance Mgr. City of Albuquerque 9:00 9:45 AM PROPOSED COMPREHENSIVE PLAN STATUTE Speakers: Joe Quintana, AICP, Regional Planning Manager Mid-Region Council of Governments Jim Strozier, AICP Consensus Planning 9:45 10:15 AM PIPELINE Incident Prevention: Land Use Planning & Development Speakers: Brandon Kauffman, Right of Way Agent NM Gas Company 10:15 10:30 AM BREAK 10:30 AM 12:00 PM BUSINESS MEETING Avelino Gutierrez, Attorney (Tentative) New Mexico Public Regulation Commission Presiding: Ben Maynes, CZO, President, NMLZO NOTE: A Board of Directors Election will be held. Please refer to the Election Packet on line at 12:00 PM DISTRIBUTION OF ATTENDANCE CERTIFICATES & ADJOURNMENT