1. Opening Items
Subject
A. Call to Order by the Honorable Mayor Pascualito M. Maestas.
Meeting
Oct 11, 2022 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
1. Opening Items
Type

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Subject
B. Roll Call
Meeting
Oct 11, 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
Oct 11, 2022 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
1. Opening Items
Type
Procedural

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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
Oct 11, 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
Oct 11, 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
Oct 11, 2022 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
1. Opening Items
Type
Information, Procedural
File Attachments
Moment of Silence - Fall.pdf (592 KB)
Subject
G. Approval of Agenda
Meeting
Oct 11, 2022 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
1. Opening Items
Type
Action
Recommended Action
Recommend approval.
File Attachments
Agenda 10-11-2022.pdf (101 KB)
2. Approval of Minutes
Subject
A. August 23, 2022 Town Council Regular Meeting Minutes.
Meeting
Oct 11, 2022 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
2. Approval of Minutes
Type
Minutes

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Subject
B. September 26, 2022 Town Council Workshop Meeting Minutes
Meeting
Oct 11, 2022 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
2. Approval of Minutes
Type
Minutes

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3. Citizens Forum
Subject
A. Citizens wishing to speak may attend in-person, virtually, or submit their comments or questions in writing to Town Clerk Francella Garcia at fgarcia@taosgov.com. Citizens shall limit their comments to 5 minutes. No action may be taken.
Meeting
Oct 11, 2022 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
3. Citizens Forum
Type
Discussion

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4. Awards and Recognitions
Subject
A. Introduction of newly hired full-time Planning & Zoning Department employee - Christopher W. Larsen, Code Official; Effective 10/10/2022 (HR Director Tamara Chavez)
Meeting
Oct 11, 2022 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
4. Awards and Recognitions
Type
Information

Summary/Background:

Introduction of newly hired full-time Planning & Zoning Department employee - Christopher W. Larsen, Code Official; Effective 10/10/2022 (HR Director Tamara Chavez)

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5. Presentations
Subject
A. James Kiser, Interim CEO of Holy Cross Hospital, will provide an update to the Mayor and Council.
Meeting
Oct 11, 2022 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
5. Presentations
Type
Information

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6. Consent Agenda - The items in the Consent Agenda 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. 22-58 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
Oct 11, 2022 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
6. Consent Agenda - The items in the Consent Agenda 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

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Resolution 22-58.pdf (472 KB)
Subject
B. Discussion, consideration, and possible approval of the August 2022 Financial Report. (Finance Director Lupe Martinez)
Meeting
Oct 11, 2022 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
6. Consent Agenda - The items in the Consent Agenda 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:

The August 2022 Financial Report was presented to the Council at the September 26, 2022, Town Council Workshop Meeting.

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August 2022 Financial Report.pdf (1,205 KB)
August 2022 Gross Receipts Tax.pdf (258 KB)
August GRT Classification.pdf (125 KB)
Subject
C. Discussion, consideration and possible approval of DFA Resolution No. 9, 2023 FY Final Budget, A Resolution requesting to adjust the budget to account for Capital Appropriation Project No. 22-G4144 for the Airport Parking Lot in the amount of $1,375,000 (Finance Director Lupe Martinez)
Meeting
Oct 11, 2022 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
6. Consent Agenda - The items in the Consent Agenda 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)
Fiscal Impact
Yes
Dollar Amount
$1,375,000.00
Budgeted
No
Budget Source
Establish New Revenue and Expenditure Accounts for New Grant Agreement
Recommended Action
Approval

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Resolution No. 9, 2023 FY Final Budget, A Resolution requesting to establish budget for Capital Appropriation Project No. 22-G4144.pdf (2,070 KB)
Taos_22-G4144.pdf (1,854 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
D. Discussion, consideration and possible approval of DFA Resolution No. 10, 2023 FY Final Budget, A Resolution requesting to adjust the expenditures of the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Fund to align with strategic priorities identified during a meeting held September 26, 2022 (Finance Director Lupe Martinez)
Meeting
Oct 11, 2022 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
6. Consent Agenda - The items in the Consent Agenda 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)

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Resolution No. 10, 2023 FY Final Budget, A Resolution requesting to adjust expenditure according to align with Town priorities.pdf (332 KB)
ARPA Year 1 and Year 2.pdf (103 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
E. Discussion, consideration and possible approval of Resolution No. 22-53, A Resolution replacing Resolution 19-31, Budget Policies and to establish the Budget Policies for 2022/2023 Fiscal Year - Finance Director Lupe Martinez
Meeting
Oct 11, 2022 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
6. Consent Agenda - The items in the Consent Agenda 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)
Recommended Action
Draft budget policies have been reviewed and accepted by the Finance Committee during a meeting held October 5, 2022 for recommended approval to Town Council.
Town Officials would like to publicly thank the Finance Committee for taking the time to thoroughly read the policies before making any recommendation.

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Resolution 22-53 Budget Policies.pdf (836 KB)
Redline Version of Resolution No. 22-53 Budget Policies Fiscal Year 2022-2023 - DRAFT.pdf.pdf (373 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.
7. Matters from Staff
8. Public Hearings - Citizens may attend in-person, virtually, or submit their comments or questions in writing to Town Clerk Francella Garcia at fgarcia@taosgov.com, and comments will be read during the meeting.
9. Matters and Reports from the Town Manager
Subject
A. Discussion and direction to staff regarding Resolution 22-38 a resolution of the Town of Taos approving the deed transferring the ownership of the detox building located at 1421 Weimer Road to Taos County with a reversionary clause.
Meeting
Oct 11, 2022 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
9. Matters and Reports from the Town Manager
Type
Discussion

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Resolution 22-38.pdf (397 KB)
Quitclaim Deed.pdf (390 KB)
2022-06-28 Minutes.pdf (776 KB)
Subject
B. Matters and Reports from the Town Manager.
Meeting
Oct 11, 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. Discussion, consideration, and possible approval on the appointment of an advisory board member to the Taos Regional Airport Advisory Board.
Meeting
Oct 11, 2022 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
10. Matters and Reports from the Mayor
Type
Action

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Subject
B. Matters and Reports from the Mayor.
Meeting
Oct 11, 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
Oct 11, 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
Oct 11, 2022 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
12. Closed Executive Session
Type
Discussion

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Closed Executive Session.pdf (421 KB)
Subject
B. Attorney's Report Concerning Closed Executive Session
Meeting
Oct 11, 2022 - Town Council Regular 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
Oct 11, 2022 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
12. Closed Executive Session
Type
Action

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13. Adjourn