1. Opening Items
Subject
A. Call to Order by the Honorable Mayor Pascualito M. Maestas.
Meeting
Oct 25, 2022 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
1. Opening Items
Type

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Subject
B. Roll Call
Meeting
Oct 25, 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 25, 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 25, 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 25, 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 25, 2022 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
1. Opening Items
Type
Information, Procedural
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Moment of Silence - Fall.pdf (592 KB)
Subject
G. Approval of Agenda
Meeting
Oct 25, 2022 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
1. Opening Items
Type
Action
Recommended Action
Recommend approval.
File Attachments
10-25-2022 Town Council Regular Meeting Agenda.pdf (109 KB)
2. Approval of Minutes
Subject
A. August 25, 2022 Town of Taos Council and Taos County Board of Commissioners Joint Meeting Minutes.
Meeting
Oct 25, 2022 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
2. Approval of Minutes
Type
Minutes

Summary/Background:

 

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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 25, 2022 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
3. Citizens Forum
Type
Discussion

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4. Awards and Recognitions
Subject
A. Introduction and Oath of Office for newly hired full-time Police Officer Taylor Gwinn, administered by Town Clerk Francella Garcia; Effective October 17, 2022.
Meeting
Oct 25, 2022 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
4. Awards and Recognitions
Type
Procedural

Summary/Background:

Introduction and Oath of Office for newly hired full-time Police Officer Taylor Gwinn, administered by Honorable Judge Chavez; Effective October 17, 2022.

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Oath of Office.pdf (550 KB)
Subject
B. Introduction of newly hired full-time Finance Department employee - Anna E. Rael, Procurement/Assets Officer; Effective 10/17/2022 (HR Director Tamara Chavez)
Meeting
Oct 25, 2022 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
4. Awards and Recognitions
Type
Information

Summary/Background:

Introduction of newly hired full-time Finance Department employee - Anna E. Rael, Procurement/Assets Officer; Effective 10/17/2022 (HR Director Tamara Chavez)

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5. Presentations
Subject
A. Presentation of the September 24, 2022, joint proclamation by the governments of Taos Pueblo, Taos County, and the Town of Taos supporting recovery of substance use disorder in Taos County. Steve Fuhlendorf, Recovery-Friendly Taos Community Coordinator and Lawrence Medina, Executive Director of Rio Grande ATP, will present a copy of the proclamation to the Town of Taos.
Meeting
Oct 25, 2022 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
5. Presentations
Type
Information

Summary/Background:

 

 

The Path to Wellness Recovery Rally on September  24, 2022, in Kit Carson Park, featured a joint proclamation by the governments of Taos Pueblo, Taos County and the Town of Taos. The proclamation supports recovery from substance use disorder (SUD) in Taos County.  Supporting Recovery Month in Taos County is critical to bringing awareness to the disease affecting so many of our family members, friends and loved ones. 

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Subject
B. Presentation by Jenn Lopez with Taos Housing Partnership.
Meeting
Oct 25, 2022 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
5. Presentations
Type
Discussion

Summary/Background:

 

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Presentation by Moxi.pdf (1,139 KB)
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. 22-62 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 25, 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:

 

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Resolution 22-62.pdf (471 KB)
Subject
B. Discussion, consideration and possible approval of 2023 FY Final Budget 1st Quarter Financial Report - for the period ending September 30, 2022 (Finance Director Lupe Martinez)
Meeting
Oct 25, 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)

Summary/Background:

 

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2023 FY Town of Taos 1st Quarter Financial Report - for the period ending September 30, 2022.pdf (1,794 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 DFA Resolution No. 11, 2023 FY Final Budget, A Resolution requesting to increase expenditures to allow for the installation of a gate at the Regional Landfill in the amount of $20,000 (Finance Director Lupe Martinez)
Meeting
Oct 25, 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
Approval

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Resolution No. 11, 2023 FY Final Budget, A Resolution requesting to increase expenditures to allow for the installation of a gate at the Regional Landfill.pdf (319 KB)
Donation Information.pdf (288 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
Subject
A. Discussion, consideration, and possible approval of Resolution 22-60 to establish a Town of Taos Library Advisory Board. (Mayor Maestas)
Meeting
Oct 25, 2022 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
7. Matters from Staff
Type
Action

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Resolution 22-60.pdf (670 KB)
Subject
B. Discussion, consideration, and possible approval of Resolution 22-61 to establish a Town of Taos Airport Advisory Board. (Mayor Maestas)
Meeting
Oct 25, 2022 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
7. Matters from Staff
Type
Action

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Resolution 22-61 Final.pdf (647 KB)
Subject
C. Discussion, consideration and possible approval of Resolution 22-59, A Resolution establishing an Investment Policy
Meeting
Oct 25, 2022 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
7. Matters from Staff
Type
Action

Summary/Background:

During a Finance Committe Meeting held on October 19, 2022, a motion was made to recommend approval to Town Council with minor changes made during the meeting.    

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Resolution No. 22-59 A Resolution establishing an Investment Policy.pdf (254 KB)
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.
Subject
A. Discussion, consideration, and possible approval of Ordinance 22-19 an ordinance establishing Chapter 4.02 of the Town of Taos Code regarding the Audit and Finance Committees. (Mayor Maestas)
Meeting
Oct 25, 2022 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
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.
Type
Action

Summary/Background:

 

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Ordinance 22-19 Audit and Finance Committees.pdf (564 KB)
Legal Notice Proposed Ordinance Adoption - Ordinance 22-19.pdf (70 KB)
Subject
B. Discussion, consideration, and possible approval of Ordinance 22-18 an ordinance amending Chapter 4.12 of the Town of Taos Code regarding Lodger’s Tax in response to changes to state law. (Mayor Maestas)
Meeting
Oct 25, 2022 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
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.
Type
Action

Summary/Background:

 

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Ordinance 22-18 Lodgers Tax.pdf (674 KB)
Legal Notice Proposed Ordinance Adoption - Ordinance 22-18.pdf (70 KB)
Subject
C. Discussion, consideration, and possible approval of Ordinance 22-13 approving the annexation of a parcel of land into the Town of Taos Jurisdiction and amending the Town of Taos zoning map and the Town of Taos Land Use Development Code. This ordinance amends the Town of Taos official jurisdiction and zoning map with respect to one parcel totaling approximately .343 acres, with UPC Number 1073148494493. (Planning and Zoning Director Nathan Sanchez)
Meeting
Oct 25, 2022 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
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.
Type
Action

Summary/Background:

 

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Ordinance 22-13.docx (1,466 KB)
Ordinance 22-13 Zoning and Anexation Map.pdf (559 KB)
Legal Notice Proposed Ordinance Adoption - Ordinance 22-13.pdf (72 KB)
Subject
D. Discussion, consideration, and possible approval of Ordinance 22-14 an ordinance approving amending the official zoning map of the Town of Taos and the Town Land Use Development Code. This ordinance amends the Town of Taos official zoning map with respect to a parcel totaling .343 acres with UPC Number 1073148494493. (Planning and Zoning Director Nathan Sanchez)
Meeting
Oct 25, 2022 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
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.
Type

Summary/Background:

 

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Ordinance 22-14.docx (1,468 KB)
Ordinance 22-14 PUD Zone Map.pdf (559 KB)
Legal Notice Proposed Ordinance Adoption - Ordinance 22-14.pdf (71 KB)
Subject
E. Discussion, consideration, and possible approval of Ordinance 22-15 approving amending the official zoning map of the Town of Taos and the Town Land Use Development Code. This ordinance amends the Town of Taos official zoning map with respect to a parcel totaling 1.9 acres with UPC Number 1074147040274. (Planning and Zoning Director Nathan Sanchez)
Meeting
Oct 25, 2022 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
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.
Type
Action

Summary/Background:

 

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Ordinance 22-15.docx (1,468 KB)
Ordinance 22-15 PUD Zone Map.pdf (633 KB)
Legal Notice Proposed Ordinance Adoption - Ordinance 22-15.pdf (71 KB)
Subject
F. Discussion, consideration, and possible approval of Ordinance 22-11 an ordinance repealing Section 2.12 of the Town of Taos Code regarding the Airport Advisory Board. (Mayor Maestas)
Meeting
Oct 25, 2022 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
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.
Type
Action

Summary/Background:

 

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Ordinance 22-11.pdf (438 KB)
Legal Notice Proposed Ordinance Adoption - Ordinance 22-11.pdf (71 KB)
Subject
G. Discussion, consideration, and possible approval of Ordinance 22-16 an ordinance amending Section 16.12.020 of the Town of Taos Code regarding the appointments to the Planning and Zoning and Historic Preservation Commissions. (Mayor Maestas)
Meeting
Oct 25, 2022 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
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.
Type
Action

Summary/Background:

 

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Ordinance 22-16 Appointments to the Planning and Zoning Historic Preservation Commissions.pdf (469 KB)
Legal Notice Proposed Ordinance Adoption - Ordinance 22-16.pdf (71 KB)
Subject
H. Discussion, consideration and possible approval of Ordinance 22-17 an ordinance repealing Article II of Section 13.14 of the Town of Taos Code regarding the Library Advisory Board. (Mayor Maestas)
Meeting
Oct 25, 2022 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
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.
Type
Action

Summary/Background:

 

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Ordinance 22-17 Library Advisory Board.pdf (449 KB)
Legal Notice Proposed Ordinance Adoption - Ordinance 22-17.pdf (70 KB)
9. Matters and Reports from the Town Manager
Subject
A. Matters and Reports from the Town Manager.
Meeting
Oct 25, 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 25, 2022 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
10. Matters and Reports from the Mayor
Type
Action

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Subject
B. Informational update regarding the Airport Advisory Board.
Meeting
Oct 25, 2022 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
10. Matters and Reports from the Mayor
Type
Discussion

Summary/Background:

 

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Taos Pueblo AAB Letters.pdf (456 KB)
AAB Report for TAMP.pdf (1,685 KB)
Subject
C. Matters and Reports from the Mayor.
Meeting
Oct 25, 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 25, 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 25, 2022 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
12. Closed Executive Session
Type
Discussion

Summary/Background:

 

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Closed Executive Session.pdf (421 KB)
Subject
B. Attorney's Report Concerning Closed Executive Session
Meeting
Oct 25, 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
Oct 25, 2022 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
12. Closed Executive Session
Type
Action

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13. Adjourn