1. Opening Items
Subject
A. Call to Order by the Honorable Mayor Pascualito M. Maestas.
Meeting
Jul 26, 2022 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
1. Opening Items
Type

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Subject
B. Roll Call
Meeting
Jul 26, 2022 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
1. Opening Items
Type
Procedural
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Subject
C. Land Acknowledgement: "It is respectful to recognize the unique and enduring relationship that exists between Indigenous People and their traditional territories. We acknowledge that we are on the historic homeland of the Red Willow People within the original territory of Taos Pueblo. This acknowledgement will oblige as a reminder of our ongoing efforts to respectfully recognize, honor, reconcile and partner with the Red Willow People whose land and water we benefit from in this great valley today."
Meeting
Jul 26, 2022 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
1. Opening Items
Type
Procedural

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Land Acknowledgement Image.pdf (55 KB)
Subject
D. Salute of the Flag of New Mexico - "I salute the flag of the State of New Mexico, the Zia symbol of perfect friendship among united cultures."
Meeting
Jul 26, 2022 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
1. Opening Items
Type
Procedural
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American and NM Flags.pdf (443 KB)
Subject
E. Pledge of Allegiance
Meeting
Jul 26, 2022 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
1. Opening Items
Type
Procedural
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American FLAG pdf.pdf (474 KB)
Subject
F. Moment of Silence
Meeting
Jul 26, 2022 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
1. Opening Items
Type
Information, Procedural
File Attachments
Mountain beach sunset Moment of Silence.pdf (555 KB)
Subject
G. Approval of Agenda
Meeting
Jul 26, 2022 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
1. Opening Items
Type
Action
Recommended Action
Recommend approval.
File Attachments
Agenda 07-26-2022.pdf (100 KB)
2. Approval of Minutes
Subject
A. May 10, 2022 Town Council Regular Meeting minutes.
Meeting
Jul 26, 2022 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
2. Approval of Minutes
Type
Minutes

Summary/Background:

 

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Subject
B. June 29, 2022 Town Council Special Workshop Meeting minutes.
Meeting
Jul 26, 2022 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
2. Approval of Minutes
Type
Minutes

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Subject
C. July 5, 2022 Town Council Special Meeting minutes.
Meeting
Jul 26, 2022 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
2. Approval of Minutes
Type
Minutes

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3. Citizens Forum
Subject
A. Citizens who wish to submit comments or questions may contact Town Clerk Francella Garcia at fgarcia@taosgov.com before the commencement of the meeting. Citizens wishing to speak shall limit their comments to 5 minutes. No action may be taken.
Meeting
Jul 26, 2022 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
3. Citizens Forum
Type
Discussion

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4. Awards and Recognitions
Subject
A. Introduction of the Town of Taos Summer Youth Program Participants - Youth and Family Center Intern Isaac Martinez, Finance Dept. Intern Alyssa Macks, Public Works Dept. Kira Mitchell-Armstrong and Youth and Family Center Intern Santiago Gurule. (By Mayor Maestas)
Meeting
Jul 26, 2022 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
4. Awards and Recognitions
Type
Information

Summary/Background:

Introduction of the Town of Taos Summer Youth Program Participants - Youth and Family Center Intern Isaac Martinez, Finance Dept. Intern Alyssa Macks, Public Works Dept. Kira Mitchell-Armstrong and Youth and Family Center Intern Santiago Gurule. (Presented by Mayor Maestas)

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SYP Announcement 3.pub (8,378 KB)
5. Presentations
6. Consent Agenda - The items in the Consent Agenda below have been reviewed by the Mayor, and the Mayor has placed these items on the Consent Agenda for the purpose of voting on all items with one vote. The items listed are for the Council's consideration and approval.
Subject
A. Discussion, consideration, and possible approval of Resolution No. 22-46 reaffirming a declaration of a health emergency for the Town of Taos and the imposition of preventive measures for the public and Town employees. (Mayor Maestas)
Meeting
Jul 26, 2022 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
6. Consent Agenda - The items in the Consent Agenda below have been reviewed by the Mayor, and the Mayor has placed these items on the Consent Agenda for the purpose of voting on all items with one vote. The items listed are for the Council's consideration and approval.
Type
Action

Summary/Background:

 

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Resolution 22-46.pdf (471 KB)
Subject
B. Discussion, consideration, and possible approval of Resolution 22-43, Department of Finance and Administration (DFA) final budget adjustments to various funds of the Town of Taos. (Finance Director Lupe Martinez)
Meeting
Jul 26, 2022 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
6. Consent Agenda - The items in the Consent Agenda below have been reviewed by the Mayor, and the Mayor has placed these items on the Consent Agenda for the purpose of voting on all items with one vote. The items listed are for the Council's consideration and approval.
Type
Action (Consent)
Preferred Date
Jul 26, 2022
Absolute Date
Jul 26, 2022
Recommended Action
Approval

Summary/Background:

To adjust 2022 FY Final Budget to account for actual revenues collected and to increase the transfers out to account for new amounts of required reserve pursuant to town resolution 19-31. 

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22-43 Final Budget Adjustments to Various Funds of the Town of Taos.pdf (199 KB)
The items in the Consent Agenda below have been reviewed by the Mayor and the Mayor has placed these items on the Consent Agenda for the purpose of voting on all items with one vote. The items listed are for the Council's consideration and approval.
Subject
C. Discussion, consideration and possible approval of Resolution 22-44, a resolution of the Town of Taos Council approving the 2021-2022 Fourth and Final Quarter Financial Report Year Ending June 30, 2022. (Finance Director Lupe Martinez)
Meeting
Jul 26, 2022 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
6. Consent Agenda - The items in the Consent Agenda below have been reviewed by the Mayor, and the Mayor has placed these items on the Consent Agenda for the purpose of voting on all items with one vote. The items listed are for the Council's consideration and approval.
Type
Action
Preferred Date
Jul 26, 2022
Absolute Date
Jul 26, 2022
Recommended Action
Approval

Summary/Background:

4th Quarter Financial Presentation with Resolution approving and certifying ending cash balances of FY 2022 Final Budget to ensure the accuracy of the beginning cash balances used on the FY 2023 budget 

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22-44 Resolution of the Town of Taos Council approving the 2021-2022 FY Final Budget Fourth Quarter Financial Report for the Year Ending June 30, 2022.pdf (334 KB)
LGBMS Qtr 4 Budget Report Recap - Fiscal Year 2021-2022 - Taos (Town).pdf (53 KB)
LGBMS Interim 4th Quarter Ending June 2022 - YTD Summary - FY2022 Q4 - Taos (Town).pdf (123 KB)
2022 FY Town of Taos 4th Quarter Financial Report - for the period ending June 30, 2022.pdf (1,593 KB)
Subject
D. Discussion, consideration and possible approval of purchase from 4 Rivers Equipment, Sourcewell Contract # 032119-JDC for a new 2022 Deere 624P Loader in the amount of $223,347.80. (Assistant Town Manager Francisco "French" Espinoza)
Meeting
Jul 26, 2022 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
6. Consent Agenda - The items in the Consent Agenda below have been reviewed by the Mayor, and the Mayor has placed these items on the Consent Agenda for the purpose of voting on all items with one vote. The items listed are for the Council's consideration and approval.
Type
Action
Preferred Date
Jul 26, 2022
Absolute Date
Jul 26, 2022
Fiscal Impact
Yes
Dollar Amount
$223,347.80
Budgeted
Yes
Budget Source
54-22-45005
Recommended Action
recommend approval

Summary/Background:

 

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Sourcewell #032119-JDC contract documents.pdf (829 KB)
TOWN OF TAOS 624P TAG #137234 QUOTE 7.18.22.pdf (59 KB)
TOWN OF TAOS 624P AVAILABILITY LETTER 6-30-2022.pdf (108 KB)
7. Matters from Staff
Subject
A. Discussion, consideration, and possible approval of Resolution 22-45, A Resolution adopting the 2022/2023 Fiscal Year Final Budget for the Town of Taos. (Finance Director Lupe Martinez)
Meeting
Jul 26, 2022 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
7. Matters from Staff
Type
Action
Preferred Date
Jul 26, 2022
Absolute Date
Jul 26, 2022

Summary/Background:

The DRAFT final has been provided on Town website, the agenda item will be provided on Friday, July 22, 2022.

 

 

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2022-2023 Town Managers Town of Taos Budget Summary Final.pdf (377 KB)
22-45 A Resolution 2022-2023 FY Final Budget Adoption.pdf (143 KB)
2023 FY Town of Taos DFA Supporting Schedules.pdf (525 KB)
Town of Taos Municipal FINAL Budget 2022-2023 FY (002).pdf (3,409 KB)
8. Public Hearings - Citizens who wish to comment or have questions on a public hearing matter may submit comments or questions in writing to Town Clerk Francella Garcia at fgarcia@taosgov.com, and comments will be read during the meeting. If you wish to participate as an attendee during the virtual public hearing, please contact Town Clerk Francella Garcia before the meeting's commencement at (575)751-2004 or via email at fgarcia@taosgov.com
Subject
A. Discussion, consideration, and possible approval on the ratification of Ordinance No. 22-07 "An Emergency Ordinance Declaring Hazardous Fire Conditions and Imposing Restrictions on Open Fires, Smoking and other Ignition Sources." (Fire Marshal Erik Oiesen-Vreeke)
Meeting
Jul 26, 2022 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
8. Public Hearings - Citizens who wish to comment or have questions on a public hearing matter may submit comments or questions in writing to Town Clerk Francella Garcia at fgarcia@taosgov.com, and comments will be read during the meeting. If you wish to participate as an attendee during the virtual public hearing, please contact Town Clerk Francella Garcia before the meeting's commencement at (575)751-2004 or via email at fgarcia@taosgov.com
Type
Action

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Ordinance 22-07.pdf (88 KB)
9. Matters and Reports from the Town Manager
Subject
A. Matters and Reports from the Town Manager.
Meeting
Jul 26, 2022 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
9. Matters and Reports from the Town Manager
Type
Discussion

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10. Matters and Reports from the Mayor
Subject
A. Matters and Reports from the Mayor.
Meeting
Jul 26, 2022 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
10. Matters and Reports from the Mayor
Type
Action

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11. Matters and Reports from the Council
Subject
A. Matters and Reports from the Council.
Meeting
Jul 26, 2022 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
11. Matters and Reports from the Council
Type
Discussion

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12. Closed Executive Session
Subject
A. The Council may conduct a Closed Executive Session to engage in a discussion of matters subject to the attorney-client privilege pertaining to threatened or pending litigation in which the Town is or may become a participant pursuant to NMSA 1978 Section 10-15-1(H)(7); to discuss purchase, acquisition or disposal of real property or water rights pursuant to NMSA 1978, Section 10-15-1(H)(8); and/or to discuss limited personnel matters limited to discussion of the hiring, promotion, demotion, dismissal, assignment or resignation of a Town employee or the investigation or consideration of complaints or charges against a Town employee pursuant to NMSA 1978 Section 10-15-1-(H)(2).
Meeting
Jul 26, 2022 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
12. Closed Executive Session
Type
Discussion

Summary/Background:

 

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Subject
B. Attorney's Report Concerning Closed Executive Session
Meeting
Jul 26, 2022 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
12. Closed Executive Session
Type
Discussion

Summary/Background:

 

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Subject
C. Action on items discussed in Closed Executive Session (as necessary, by motion.)
Meeting
Jul 26, 2022 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
12. Closed Executive Session
Type
Action

Summary/Background:

 

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13. Adjourn