1. Opening Items
Subject
A. Call to Order by the Honorable Mayor Pascualito M. Maestas.
Meeting
Nov 8, 2022 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
1. Opening Items
Type
Procedural

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Subject
B. Roll Call
Meeting
Nov 8, 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
Nov 8, 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
Nov 8, 2022 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
1. Opening Items
Type
Procedural
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American Flag and NM Flag.pdf (443 KB)
Subject
E. Pledge of Allegiance
Meeting
Nov 8, 2022 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
1. Opening Items
Type
Procedural
File Attachments
American FLAG pdf.pdf (474 KB)
Subject
F. Moment of Silence
Meeting
Nov 8, 2022 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
1. Opening Items
Type
Information, Procedural
File Attachments
Moment of Silence Tree, snow sunset Moment of Silence.pdf (442 KB)
Subject
G. Approval of Agenda
Meeting
Nov 8, 2022 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
1. Opening Items
Type
Action
Recommended Action
Recommend approval.
File Attachments
11-08-2022 Town Council Regular Meeting Agenda.pdf (103 KB)
2. Approval of Minutes
Subject
A. September 13, 2022 Town Council Regular Meeting Minutes.
Meeting
Nov 8, 2022 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
2. Approval of Minutes
Type
Minutes

Summary/Background:

 

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Subject
B. October 24, 2022 Town Council Workshop Meeting Minutes.
Meeting
Nov 8, 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 shall limit their comments to 5 minutes. Citizens may submit comments to Town Clerk Francella Garcia at fgarcia@taosgov.com. No action may be taken.
Meeting
Nov 8, 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 Finance Department employee - Denise M Acosta, Grants Administrator; Effective 10/31/2022 (Lupe Martinez, Finance Director)
Meeting
Nov 8, 2022 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
4. Awards and Recognitions
Type
Information

Summary/Background:

 

Introduction of newly hired full-time Finance Department employee - Denise M Acosta, Grants Administrator; Effective 10/31/2022 (Lupe Martinez, Finance Director)

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Subject
B. Introduction of newly hired full-time Public Affairs/Tourism employee - Deanna M. Sanchez, Marketing Assistant; Effective 11/07/2022 (Marketing & Tourism Director, Karina Armijo)
Meeting
Nov 8, 2022 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
4. Awards and Recognitions
Type
Information

Summary/Background:

 

Introduction of newly hired full-time Public Affairs/Tourism employee - Deanna M. Sanchez, Marketing Assistant; Effective 11/07/2022 (Marketing & Tourism Director, Karina Armijo)

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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 the 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
Nov 8, 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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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 to purchase two 2022 Ford Rangers from Bob Turners Ford Country DBA Power Ford in the amount of $74,941.00; per state price agreement # 00-00000-20-00088. (Director of Public Works Francisco Espinoza)
Meeting
Nov 8, 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
Preferred Date
Nov 08, 2022
Absolute Date
Nov 08, 2022
Fiscal Impact
Yes
Dollar Amount
$74,941.00
Budgeted
Yes
Budget Source
81-53-45004 ($36,883.00) 81-59-45004 ($38,058.00)
Recommended Action
Approval of purchase of 2 vehicles from Bob Turner's Ford Country, DBA Power Ford.

Summary/Background:

These trucks were previously approved last fiscal year at the November 23, 2021 Town Council Regular Meeting, however Ford stopped producing them before they got to our order.  One truck will replace unit 65, which currently has 209,000 miles, the other will replace unit 70, and will  become the primary vehicle for Public Works Utility Division, with the current unit 70 to be used within the department as well. 

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Ford Ranger Quotes.pdf (69 KB)
State Price Agreement 00-00000-20-00088.pdf (916 KB)
BAR.pdf (62 KB)
Council agenda memo .pdf (239 KB)
Subject
B. Discussion, consideration, and possible approval of Resolution No. 22-64 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
Nov 8, 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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22-64 Affirming Declaration of Civil Emergency.pdf (127 KB)
Subject
C. Discussion, consideration and decision regarding the approval of Resolution 22-57, A Resolution of the Town Council certifying the physical inventory of movable chattels and equipment costing more than five thousand dollars ($5,000.00). (Finance Director Lupe Martinez)
Meeting
Nov 8, 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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22-57 A Resolution certifying Inventory over $5,000.doc (162 KB)
Part 1.pdf (752 KB)
Part 2.pdf (358 KB)
Part 3.pdf (668 KB)
Part 4.pdf (111 KB)
PD.Capital Assests Physical Inventory.FY21-22.pdf (215 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 out-of-state travel for Detective Fidel Cordova to attend Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Training in Las Vegas, Nevada, from December 5, 2022, through December 7, 2022, estimated cost of $1,053.00. (Police Chief John Wentz)
Meeting
Nov 8, 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
Preferred Date
Nov 08, 2022
Fiscal Impact
Yes
Dollar Amount
$1,053.00
Budgeted
Yes
Budget Source
26-14-42001
Recommended Action
recommend approval

Summary/Background: Discussion, consideration and possible approval of out-of-state travel for Detective Fidel Cordova to attend domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Training in Las Vegas, NV from December 5, 2022 through December 7, 2022, estimated cost $1053.00. (Police Chief John Wentz).

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F. Cordova out of state training-travel request.PDF (4,018 KB)
Subject
E. Discussion, consideration, and possible approval of contract TT-22-2514-1, Taos County Adult Detention Center (TCADC) in the amount of $90,000 for fiscal year 2022/2023. The Town of Taos Police Department uses TCADC to house Municipal detainees arrested by Taos Police Department at the cost of $125.00/day/per inmate for each full or partial day in which the detainee is confined by TCADC. (Chief of Police John Wentz)
Meeting
Nov 8, 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
Preferred Date
Nov 08, 2022
Fiscal Impact
Yes
Dollar Amount
$90,000.00
Budgeted
Yes
Budget Source
25-14-44005
Recommended Action
recommend approval

Summary/Background: Discussion, consideration, and possible approval of contract TT-22-2514-1, Taos County Adult Detention Center (TCADC) in the amount of $90,000 for the fiscal year 2022/2023. The Town of Taos Police Department uses TCADC to house Municipal detainees arrested by the Taos Police Department at the cost of $125.00/day/per inmate for each full or partial day in which the detainee is confined by TCADC. See the attached agreement for details.

 

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TT-22-2514-1 TCADC.pdf (272 KB)
Procurement checklist TT-22-2514-1 TCADC.pdf (57 KB)
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.
Subject
A. Discussion, consideration and possible approval of Liquor License Application No.1238888 for a Restaurant "A Beer and Wine" liquor license for Bent Street Grille LLC DBA Bent Street Grille located at 120 M Bent Street, Taos, New Mexico. (Town Clerk Francella Garcia)
Meeting
Nov 8, 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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Bent Street Grille .pdf (664 KB)
Legal Notice.pdf (103 KB)
Notice to Town Website.pdf (458 KB)
Subject
B. Discussion, consideration and possible approval of Ordinance 22-20 approving an application for an economic development project to provide water utility service to the Taos Regional Airport and authorizing the execution of an intergovernmental agreement between New Mexico Economic Development Department and the Town of Taos. (Mayor Maestas)
Meeting
Nov 8, 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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22-20 LEDA Ordinance.pdf (610 KB)
Commercial Rates.pdf (62 KB)
Legal Notice.pdf (72 KB)
9. Matters and Reports from the Town Manager
Subject
A. Matters and Reports from the Town Manager.
Meeting
Nov 8, 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 of Resolution 22-65 to establish a home rule charter commission.
Meeting
Nov 8, 2022 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
10. Matters and Reports from the Mayor
Type
Action

Summary/Background:

 

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RESOLUTION 22-65 - HOME RULE.pdf (600 KB)
dillon.pdf (24 KB)
Home Rule.pdf (26 KB)
Subject
B. Matters and Reports from the Mayor.
Meeting
Nov 8, 2022 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
10. Matters and Reports from the Mayor
Type
Discussion

Summary/Background:

 

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11. Matters and Reports from the Council
Subject
A. Matters and Reports from the Council.
Meeting
Nov 8, 2022 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
11. Matters and Reports from the Council
Type
Discussion

Summary/Background:

 

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12. Closed Executive Session
Subject
A. The Council will conduct a Closed Executive Session to meet with the public body’s attorney pertaining to threatened or pending litigation in which the Town is or may become a participant regarding the Outward Link Trail pursuant to NMSA 1978 Section 10-15-1(H)(7).
Meeting
Nov 8, 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
Nov 8, 2022 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
12. Closed Executive Session
Type
Discussion

Summary/Background:

 

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13. Adjourn