1. Opening Items
Subject
A. Call to Order by the Honorable Mayor Pascualito M. Maestas.
Meeting
Dec 13, 2022 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
1. Opening Items
Type
Procedural

Summary/Background:

 

Subject
B. Roll Call
Meeting
Dec 13, 2022 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
1. Opening Items
Type
Procedural
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
Dec 13, 2022 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
1. Opening Items
Type
Procedural

Summary/Background:

 

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
Dec 13, 2022 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
1. Opening Items
Type
Procedural
Subject
E. Pledge of Allegiance
Meeting
Dec 13, 2022 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
1. Opening Items
Type
Procedural
Subject
F. Moment of Silence
Meeting
Dec 13, 2022 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
1. Opening Items
Type
Information, Procedural
Subject
G. Approval of Agenda
Meeting
Dec 13, 2022 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
1. Opening Items
Type
Action
Recommended Action
Recommend approval.
2. Approval of Minutes
Subject
A. October 25, 2022 Town Council Regular Meeting Minutes.
Meeting
Dec 13, 2022 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
2. Approval of Minutes
Type
Minutes

Summary/Background:

 

Subject
B. October 27, 2022 Town of Taos Council and Taos County Board of Commissioner Joint Meeting Minutes.
Meeting
Dec 13, 2022 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
2. Approval of Minutes
Type
Minutes

Summary/Background:

 

Subject
C. November 21, 2022 Town Council Workshop Meeting Minutes.
Meeting
Dec 13, 2022 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
2. Approval of Minutes
Type
Minutes

Summary/Background:

 

Subject
D. November 29, 2022 Town Council Special Meeting Minutes.
Meeting
Dec 13, 2022 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
2. Approval of Minutes
Type
Minutes

Summary/Background:

 

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
Dec 13, 2022 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
3. Citizens Forum
Type
Discussion

Summary/Background:

 

4. Awards and Recognitions
Subject
A. Retirement proclamation in recognition of Claudio Martinez celebrating his 30 years of service to the Town of Taos. (Presented by Assistant Town Manager French Espinoza)
Meeting
Dec 13, 2022 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
4. Awards and Recognitions
Type
Information

Summary/Background:

 

Retirement proclamation in recognition of Claudio Martinez celebrating his 30 years of service to the Town of Taos.  (Presented by Assistant Town Manager, French Espinoza) 

5. Presentations
Subject
A. Presentation on a Metropolitan Redevelopment Area (MRA) by Taos Mainstreet Executive Director Charles Whitson and Amy Bell with Groundwork Studio.
Meeting
Dec 13, 2022 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
5. Presentations
Type
Information

Summary/Background:

 

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 22-63 designating the 2023 Town of Taos employee holiday schedule in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement. (Acting Human Resource Director Janice Martinez)
Meeting
Dec 13, 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:

Pursuant to Ordinance 18-01 the Personnel Policy Section 3.90.180: Legal public holidays shall be approved and authorized by the Town Council for each calendar year, usually at the regular Council meeting held in December for the next calendar years designated holidays.  This schedule is also in accordance with the current Collective Bargaining Agreement: Article 9. Holidays.

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
B. Discussion, consideration, and possible approval of Resolution No. 22-69 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
Dec 13, 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:

 

Subject
C. Discussion, consideration, and possible approval of Resolution 22-70 reaffirming the emergency proclamation of civil emergency due to the housing crisis, climate change, and severe winter weather. (Mayor Maestas)
Meeting
Dec 13, 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:

 

Subject
D. Discussion, consideration and possible approval of Resolution 22-67, "A Resolution of the Town of Taos Council Adopting Required Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Annual Certifications and Commitments." (Grants Administrator Denise Acosta)
Meeting
Dec 13, 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)
Preferred Date
Dec 13, 2022
Absolute Date
Dec 13, 2022
Fiscal Impact
No
Budgeted
No
Recommended Action
Staff recommends approval of the annual resolutions required for CDBG projects.

Summary/Background:

The CDBG requirements include the attached resolutions and plans to be approved annually to support current and future projects.  The resolutions cover Citizen Participation, Fair Housing, Residential Anti-Displacement & Relocation Assistance, Section 3, and Procurement.

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 DFA Resolution No. 14, 2023 FY Final Budget, A Resolution requesting to transfer temporary cash in the amount of $465,000 from General Fund 11 to Community Grants Fund 30 (Finance Director Lupe Martinez)
Meeting
Dec 13, 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:

 

 

The temporary loan is being requested to cover the final expenses related to the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Project for Hotel Willa.  Upon grant reimbursement, the temporary loan will be transferred back to the General Fund.

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
F. Discussion, consideration and possible approval of DFA Resolution No. 15, 2023 FY Final Budget, A Resolution requesting to transfer permanent cash in the amount of $45,000 from General Fund to Corrections Fund (Finance Director Lupe Martinez)
Meeting
Dec 13, 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:

 

DFA Resolution No. 15 allows for a permanent cash transfer from General Fund to Corrections Fund to cover the contractual obligations for the detainee costs incurred.   

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
G. Discussion, consideration and possible approval of DFA Resolution No. 16, 2023 FY Final Budget, A Resolution requesting to increase revenue and expenditures in the General Fund to account for event donations received in the amount of $2,262 (Finance Director Lupe Martinez)
Meeting
Dec 13, 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:

 

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
H. Discussion, consideration and possible approval of Resolution 22-71 a resolution establishing and approving the Taos Regional Airport Capital Improvements Projects for Fiscal Year 2022-2023. (Director or Public Works Francisco "French" Espinoza)
Meeting
Dec 13, 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
Dec 13, 2022
Absolute Date
Dec 13, 2022
Fiscal Impact
No

Summary/Background:

 

7. Matters from Staff
Subject
A. Discussion, consideration and possible approval of Amendment Number 6 to Contract TT-17-02 (contract TT-22-6329-1) with SMA Operations, LLC in the amount of $1,028,385.00 exclusive of gross receipts tax, expiring June 30, 2023, for the operations of the Waste Water Treatment Plant. (Director of Public Works Francisco Espinoza)
Meeting
Dec 13, 2022 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
7. Matters from Staff
Type
Action
Preferred Date
Nov 22, 2022
Absolute Date
Nov 22, 2022
Fiscal Impact
Yes
Dollar Amount
$1,028,385.00
Budgeted
Yes
Budget Source
63-29-44005
Recommended Action
Recommend approval of contract

Summary/Background: Referenced contract and subsequent amendments were procured through a competitive request for proposals process (RFP #15-16-10) Operations, Maintenance, and Management of the Taos Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant and Reclamation Facility. 

Subject
B. Discussion, consideration, and possible approval of contract TT-22-8232-1 with Souder Miller and Associates for professional engineering and environmental services at Taos Regional Landfill in the amount of $310,245.20, exclusive of gross receipts tax. (Director of Public Works Francisco Espinoza)
Meeting
Dec 13, 2022 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
7. Matters from Staff
Type
Action
Preferred Date
Nov 22, 2022
Absolute Date
Nov 22, 2022
Fiscal Impact
Yes
Dollar Amount
$336,034.33
Budgeted
Yes
Budget Source
82-32-44005 $178,630.82; 85-27-44005 $36,945.39; 85-25-45003 $120,458.12; Total $336,034.33
Recommended Action
Approval

Summary/Background: The referenced contract was procured through a competitive request for proposals process (RFP #21-22-02) Engineering and Environmental Services for the Taos Regional Landfill. A copy of the RFP and SMA’s proposal is included with the agenda attachment TT-22-46 SMA Landfill with attachments file.

 

Subject
C. Discussion, consideration and possible approval of Task Order K to give direction to Armstrong Consultants, Inc. to develop a proposed budget of the Apron Reconstruction Project at the Taos Regional Airport. (Director of Public Works Francisco "French" Espinoza)
Meeting
Dec 13, 2022 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
7. Matters from Staff
Type
Action
Preferred Date
Dec 13, 2022
Absolute Date
Dec 13, 2022
Fiscal Impact
No

Summary/Background:

 

Subject
D. Discussion, consideration, and possible approval of Amendment #1 to Task Order I (TT-21-49) with Armstrong Consultants, Inc for a replacement terminal building and support site civil development at the Taos Regional Airport in the amount of $173,288.00 exclusive of gross receipts tax. (Director of Public Works Francisco "French" Espinoza)
Meeting
Dec 13, 2022 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
7. Matters from Staff
Type
Action
Preferred Date
Dec 13, 2022
Absolute Date
Dec 13, 2022
Fiscal Impact
Yes
Dollar Amount
$186,934.43
Budgeted
Yes
Budget Source
52-11-45002
Recommended Action
Recommend Approval

Summary/Background: See the attachment files Taos Terminal Building Design - Task Order I Amendment #1 and TT-19-217 TO I. TT-21-49 for details.

 

Master Agreement TT-19-217

Task Order I (TT-21-49) for Taos Regional Airport Terminal Building Development (approved by Council 2/16/2021 item 2-A).

Amendment #1 to Task Order I for Redesign Services for Single Story Option as discussed with Town Staff and presented/approved by the Airport Advisory Board on September 22, 2022.

 

Task Order 21-49: Subtotal for Elements 1, 2, 3: $896,115.00

Total Cost Increase: Amendment 1: $173,288.00

New Subtotal $1,069,403.00;

NM GRT @ 7.875% = $84,215.49;

New Total $1,153,618.49

 

Master Agreement and subsequent Task Orders or Amendments were procured through a competitive request for qualifications process (RFQ 18-19-01) Engineering Services for the Taos Regional Airport. The contract/RFQ matures on May 1, 2023.

 

Attachments to the agenda item.

Taos Terminal Building Design - Amendment #1 to Task Order I

Terminal Timeline

Procurement Checklist (signed)

TT-19-217 Task Order (TO) I. TT-21-49

TT-19-217 Master Agreement with Armstrong Consultants

 

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, consideration and possible approval of Air Service Agreement TT-22-2417-7 in the amount of $400,000 between the Town of Taos and TSVA Holdings, Inc., for the 2022 Summer Season and 2022/2023 Winter Season. Charter air service for Summer Service shall not exceed $200,000 and $200,000 for Winter Service. The effective date of the contract is June 30, 2022, through June 30, 2023.
Meeting
Dec 13, 2022 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
9. Matters and Reports from the Town Manager
Type
Action
Preferred Date
Dec 13, 2022
Absolute Date
Dec 13, 2022
Fiscal Impact
Yes
Dollar Amount
$400,000.00
Budgeted
Yes
Budget Source
29-00-44005 Lodgers Tax
Recommended Action
Staff Recommends Approval

Summary/Background: Sole Source Procurement for air service, marketing, and revenue guarantee service in support of the Taos Regional Airport. The sole source will be updated to reflect any changes and reposted on the town and New Mexico State Purchasing websites. 

 

TSVA Holdings, Inc. (TSVAH) has performed unique services for the Town of Taos, providing matching grant funds, marketing, public relations, and air service for the Taos Regional Airport. TSVAH has been instrumental in securing additional flights to and from Taos, providing financial support, increasing gross receipts tax revenues, and overall increasing airport passenger use and success.  Because of these services and benefits to the town, town staff would like to continue working with TSVAH and recommends approval.

 

Attachments to the agenda

TT-22-2417-7 TSVA Holdings, Inc. - Air Service Agreement (includes a breakdown of FY Community Funding of Taos Air Service) 

Procurement Checklist

Sole Source Determination forms

 

 

Subject
B. Matters and Reports from the Town Manager.
Meeting
Dec 13, 2022 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
9. Matters and Reports from the Town Manager
Type
Discussion

Summary/Background:

 

10. Matters and Reports from the Mayor
Subject
A. Discussion, consideration and possible approval of Resolution 22-72 authorizing and approving the submission of a completed application for financial assistance and project approval to the New Mexico Finance Authority.
Meeting
Dec 13, 2022 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
10. Matters and Reports from the Mayor
Type
Action

Summary/Background:

Town of Taos intends to submit the Planning Document to develop a Metropolitan Redevelopment Area (MRA) Plan (“Project”) in conjunction with Downtown Taos Inc. dba Taos Mainstreet for the benefit of the Town of Taos and its citizens

Subject
B. Matters and Reports from the Mayor.
Meeting
Dec 13, 2022 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
10. Matters and Reports from the Mayor
Type
Discussion

Summary/Background:

 

11. Matters and Reports from the Council
Subject
A. Matters and Reports from the Council.
Meeting
Dec 13, 2022 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
11. Matters and Reports from the Council
Type
Discussion

Summary/Background:

 

12. Closed Executive Session
Subject
A. The Council will conduct a Closed Executive Session pertaining to threatened or pending litigation in which the Town is or may become a participant regarding civil action against former Town Manager Richard Bellis and former Finance Director Marietta Fambro pursuant to NMSA 1978 Section 10-15-1(H)(7).
Meeting
Dec 13, 2022 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
12. Closed Executive Session
Type
Discussion

Summary/Background:

 

Subject
B. Attorney's Report Concerning Closed Executive Session
Meeting
Dec 13, 2022 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
12. Closed Executive Session
Type
Discussion

Summary/Background:

 

Subject
C. Action on item discussed in Closed Executive Session (as necessary, by motion.)
Meeting
Dec 13, 2022 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
12. Closed Executive Session
Type

Summary/Background:

 

13. Adjourn