1. Opening Items
Subject
A. Call to Order by the Honorable Mayor Pascualito M. Maestas.
Meeting
Aug 30, 2022 - Town Council Special Meeting
Category
1. Opening Items
Type

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Subject
B. Roll Call
Meeting
Aug 30, 2022 - Town Council Special 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
Aug 30, 2022 - Town Council Special Meeting
Category
1. Opening Items
Type
Information

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Land Acknowledgement Image.pdf (55 KB)
Subject
D. Salute to 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
Aug 30, 2022 - Town Council Special Meeting
Category
1. Opening Items
Type
Procedural
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American and NM Flags.pdf (443 KB)
Subject
E. Pledge of Allegiance
Meeting
Aug 30, 2022 - Town Council Special Meeting
Category
1. Opening Items
Type
Procedural
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American FLAG pdf.pdf (474 KB)
Subject
F. Moment of Silence
Meeting
Aug 30, 2022 - Town Council Special Meeting
Category
1. Opening Items
Type
Information, Procedural
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Sunset and Mountains Moment of Silence.pdf (460 KB)
Subject
G. Approval of Agenda
Meeting
Aug 30, 2022 - Town Council Special Meeting
Category
1. Opening Items
Type
Action
Recommended Action
Recommend approval.
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08-30-2022 Town Council Special Meeting Agenda.pdf (93 KB)
2. Approval of Minutes
3. Citizens Forum
4. Awards and Recognitions
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 22-52, DFA Budget Adjustment to Lodger's Tax Fund, Airport Construction Fund and Water & Sewer Income Fund - Finance Director Lupe Martinez
Meeting
Aug 30, 2022 - Town Council Special 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
Recommended Action
Approval

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Fully Executed Grant Agreement attached to establish budget for Grant Agreement No. 3-35-0041-046-2022 in the amount of $555,555.

 

Lodger’s Tax Budget Adjustment Request for $150,000 to develop and issue an RFP for a Sustainable Destination Management Plan for the Town of Taos.

 

Development of a thorough destination stewardship plan for Taos’ tourism economy while addressing the community’s common values, growth management, and quality of life preservation. The first phase is to research and learn more about the visitor and local sentiment towards tourism in Taos. Based on these results, a full Destination Management Plan and its implementation would be proposed. Any accepted proposal would be presented to Council for approval.

 

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Resolution 22-52.pdf (565 KB)
22-52 DFA Budget Adjustment to Lodger's Tax Fund, Airport Construction Fund and Water and Sewer Income Fund.pdf (226 KB)
SKX-SWG-3-35-0041-046-2022-Grant Agreement (part 1) - signed.pdf (490 KB)
7. Matters from Staff
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 virtually, please use meeting attendee link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83392753481
Subject
A. The public is invited to give input regarding the 2024-2028 Infrastructure Capital Improvement Plan (ICIP).
Meeting
Aug 30, 2022 - Town Council Special 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 virtually, please use meeting attendee link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83392753481
Type

Summary/Background:

This is a public hearing to discuss and gather input from the public on the Town's 2024-2028 Infrastructure Capital Improvement Plan (ICIP). The ICIP provides a framework for decisions about community growth and development, covers a five-year period, and is submitted annually to the State. Additionally, the ICIP includes funding time frames, estimated cost, justifications, and details of each project by year over a five-year period. The ICIP includes the repair or replacement of existing infrastructure and the development of new infrastructure. An ICIP project must have a lifecycle of at least ten years, is for the repair or the replacements of existing infrastructure, the development of new infrastructure, and the project must be owned by the Town of Taos. Members of the public are invited to present any project ideas.

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ICIP updated 8.26.22 (003).pdf (210 KB)
Subject
B. Discussion, consideration and possible action on changes to the Town of Taos 2024-2028 Infrastructure Capital Improvement Plan (ICIP).
Meeting
Aug 30, 2022 - Town Council Special 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 virtually, please use meeting attendee link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83392753481
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9. Matters and Reports from the Town Manager
Subject
A. Matters and Reports from the Town Manager.
Meeting
Aug 30, 2022 - Town Council Special 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
Aug 30, 2022 - Town Council Special Meeting
Category
10. Matters and Reports from the Mayor
Type
Information

Summary/Background:

 

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11. Matters and Reports from the Council
Subject
A. Matters and Reports from the Council.
Meeting
Aug 30, 2022 - Town Council Special 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
Aug 30, 2022 - Town Council Special Meeting
Category
12. Closed Executive Session
Type
Discussion

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Subject
B. Attorney's Report Concerning Closed Executive Session
Meeting
Aug 30, 2022 - Town Council Special Meeting
Category
12. Closed Executive Session
Type
Discussion

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Subject
C. Action on items discussed in Closed Executive Session (as necessary, by motion.)
Meeting
Aug 30, 2022 - Town Council Special Meeting
Category
12. Closed Executive Session
Type
Action

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13. Adjourn