1. Opening Items
Subject
A. Call to Order by the Honorable Mayor Pascualito M. Maestas.
Meeting
Jan 24, 2023 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
1. Opening Items
Type

Summary/Background:

 

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Subject
B. Roll Call
Meeting
Jan 24, 2023 - 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
Jan 24, 2023 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
1. Opening Items
Type
Procedural

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Land Acknowledgement.pdf (61 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
Jan 24, 2023 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
1. Opening Items
Type
Procedural
File Attachments
NM Flag and U.S. Flag.pdf (446 KB)
Subject
E. Pledge of Allegiance
Meeting
Jan 24, 2023 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
1. Opening Items
Type
Procedural
File Attachments
American FLAG pdf.pdf (474 KB)
Subject
F. Moment of Silence
Meeting
Jan 24, 2023 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
1. Opening Items
Type
Information, Procedural
File Attachments
Moment of Silence -Winter .pdf (442 KB)
Subject
G. Approval of Agenda
Meeting
Jan 24, 2023 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
1. Opening Items
Type
Action
Recommended Action
Recommend approval.
File Attachments
01-24-2023 Town Council Regular Meeting agenda.pdf (125 KB)
2. Approval of Minutes
Subject
A. November 8, 2022 Town Council Regular Meeting Minutes.
Meeting
Jan 24, 2023 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
2. Approval of Minutes
Type
Minutes

Summary/Background:

 

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Subject
B. November 22, 2022 Town Council Regular Meeting Minutes.
Meeting
Jan 24, 2023 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
2. Approval of Minutes
Type
Minutes

Summary/Background:

 

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Subject
C. December 14, 2022 Town Council Special Meeting Minutes.
Meeting
Jan 24, 2023 - 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 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
Jan 24, 2023 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
3. Citizens Forum
Type
Discussion

Summary/Background:

 

File Attachments
Presentation by Jenn Lopez.pdf (494 KB)
4. Awards and Recognitions
Subject
A. Introduction and Oath of Office for newly hired full-time Police Cadet Joseph DuBois, administered by Judge Richard Chavez; Effective January 9, 2023.
Meeting
Jan 24, 2023 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
4. Awards and Recognitions
Type
Information

Summary/Background:

 

Introduction and Oath of Office for newly hired full-time Police Cadet Joseph DuBois, administered by Judge Chavez; Effective January 9, 2023.

File Attachments
DuBois, Joseph A Oath of Office 1.24.23.doc (177 KB)
5. Presentations
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. 23-02 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
Jan 24, 2023 - 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, Action (Consent)

Summary/Background:

 

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Resolution 23-02.pdf (472 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
B. Discussion, consideration, and possible approval of Resolution 23-03 reaffirming the emergency proclamation of civil emergency due to the housing crisis, climate change, and severe winter weather. (Mayor Maestas)
Meeting
Jan 24, 2023 - 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, Action (Consent)

Summary/Background:

 

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Resolution 23-03.pdf (513 KB)
Emergency Proclamation - Shelter (005).pdf (134 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 on the ratification of acceptance related to Grant Agreement No. 22-ZG1016-51 awarded to the Town of Taos in the total allocation amount of $281,250.00 for the purposes of recruitment and retention of law enforcement officers being distributed over three years. Initial Grant Reversion Date: June 30, 2023 (Grant Administrator Denise Acosta)
Meeting
Jan 24, 2023 - 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
Jan 24, 2023
Absolute Date
Jan 24, 2023
Dollar Amount
$112,500.00
Budgeted
No
Budget Source
Establish New Fund and Budget to account for Grant Agreement
Recommended Action
Approval

Summary/Background:

 

Due to the reversion date, the Town of Taos accepted the Grant Agreement to allow the Police Chief to recruit new lateral police officer(s) and an operating budget to comply with eligible expenditures identified on HB68.  

File Attachments
Taos Town - Law Enforcement Fund Award Letter.pdf (87 KB)
Taos Town 22-ZG1016-51.pdf (222 KB)
_ HOUSEBILL 68.pdf (126 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 on the ratification of acceptance related to Grant Agreement No. 22-ZG5032-23 awarded to the Town of Taos in the amount of $45,000 to provide funding for a Capacity Building Grant identified for grant management for local governments. Reversion Date: June 30, 2023 (Grant Administrator Denise Acosta)
Meeting
Jan 24, 2023 - 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
Jan 24, 2023
Absolute Date
Jan 24, 2023
Fiscal Impact
No
Dollar Amount
$45,000.00
Budgeted
No
Budget Source
Establish New Revenue and Expenditure Accounts for New Grant Agreement
Recommended Action
Approval

Summary/Background:

 

 

File Attachments
Taos_22-ZG5032-23.pdf (183 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 on the ratification of acceptance related to Grant Agreement No. 22-ZG5033-7 awarded to the Town of Taos in the amount of $26,238 for the purposes of local governments to match federal infrastructure grants. Reversion Date: June 30, 2023 (Grant Administrator Denise Acosta)
Meeting
Jan 24, 2023 - 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
Jan 24, 2023
Absolute Date
Jan 24, 2023
Fiscal Impact
No
Dollar Amount
$26,238.00
Budgeted
No
Budget Source
Establish New Revenue and Expenditure Accounts for New Grant Agreement
Recommended Action
Approval - Budget will be established at the next regularly scheduled meeting

Summary/Background:

 

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Taos 22-ZG5033-7.pdf (366 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
F. Discussion, consideration, and possible approval of DFA Resolution No. 17, 2023 FY Final Budget, A Resolution requesting to establish a fund and budget to account for DFA Grant Appropriation No. 22-ZG1016-51 in the total allocation amount of $281,250 for the recruitment and retention of Law Enforcement Officers (Finance Director Lupe Martinez)
Meeting
Jan 24, 2023 - 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:

 

File Attachments
Resolution No. 17, 2023 FY Final Budget, A Resolution requesting to establish a fund and budget for Law Enforcement Grant No. 22-ZG1016-51.pdf (28 KB)
Taos Town - Law Enforcement Fund Award Letter.pdf (87 KB)
Taos Town 22-ZG1016-51.pdf (222 KB)
HB 68 Identification of Eligible Expenditures.pdf (315 KB)
DFA Budget Detail 17.pdf (136 KB)
LGBMS 17 Budget Detail.pdf (42 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
G. Discussion, consideration, and possible approval of DFA Resolution No. 18, 2023 FY Final Budget, A Resolution requesting to increase revenue and expenditures to account for DFA Grant Appropriation No. 22-ZG5032-23 in the amount of $45,000 for the Capacity Building Grant identified for grant management for local governments (Finance Director Lupe Martinez)
Meeting
Jan 24, 2023 - 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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Resolution No. 18, 2023 FY Final Budget, A Resolution requesting to account for Grant No. 22-GZ5032-23 and to transfer temporary cash from General Fund.pdf (30 KB)
Taos_22-ZG5032-23.pdf (183 KB)
DFA Budget Detail 18.pdf (131 KB)
LGBMS 18.pdf (182 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
H. Discussion, consideration, and possible approval of DFA Resolution No. 19, 2023 FY Final Budget, A Resolution requesting to increase revenue and expenditures for an insurance claim filed by Taos Police Department and paid by NM Self Insurer's Fund in the amount of $7,140.00 (Finance Director Lupe Martinez)
Meeting
Jan 24, 2023 - 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:

 

File Attachments
Resolution No. 19, 2023 FY Final Budget, A Resolution requesting to increase revenue and expenditures to account for an Insurance Recovery.pdf (30 KB)
DFA Budget Detail 19.pdf (131 KB)
LGBMS 19.pdf (41 KB)
Supporting Documentation CLAIM.pdf (3,901 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
I. Discussion, consideration, and possible approval of 2023 FY Final Budget 2nd Quarter Financial Review - for the period ending December 31, 2022 (Finance Director Lupe Martinez)
Meeting
Jan 24, 2023 - 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

Summary/Background:

 

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2023 FY Town of Taos 2nd Quarter Financial Report - for the period ending December 31, 2022.pdf (1,757 KB)
December 2022 Internal Summary of All Funds.pdf (99 KB)
7. Matters from Staff
Subject
A. Discussion, consideration, and possible approval of Open Meetings Resolution 23-01. This resolution establishes the schedule of Town Council Regular Meetings and Workshop Meetings. Approval of resolution constitutes reasonable notice of such meetings. (Town Clerk Francella Garcia)
Meeting
Jan 24, 2023 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
7. Matters from Staff
Type
Action

Summary/Background:

 

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Resolution 23-01 Open Meetings Resolution.pdf (372 KB)
2023 Town Council Meeting Schedule.pdf (173 KB)
Subject
B. Discussion, consideration, and possible approval of Amendment No. 1 (TT-22-2417-7-A1-23) to the Air Service Agreement TT-22-2417-7 in the amount of $200,000 inclusive of gross receipts tax between the Town of Taos and TSVA Holdings, Inc., for the 2023 Winter Season. (Marketing and Tourism Director Karina Armijo)
Meeting
Jan 24, 2023 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
7. Matters from Staff
Type
Action
Preferred Date
Jan 24, 2023
Absolute Date
Jan 24, 2023
Fiscal Impact
Yes
Dollar Amount
$200,000.00
Budgeted
Yes
Budget Source
29-00-44005
Recommended Action
Staff recommends approval.

Summary/Background:

The amendment amount of $200,000 pertains to the Village of Taos Ski Valley's contribution to air service for FY23. 

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TSVI Amendment No. 1 FY23 to Council.pdf (648 KB)
TT-22-2417-7 Air Service Agreement FY23 EXECUTED.pdf (396 KB)
AMENDED SS NOI 21-21-01 TSVA Holdings Inc.pdf (586 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 ratification 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
Jan 24, 2023 - 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: 

Ordinance 22-16 was passed by the Council at the October 25, 2022 meeting; however, the required review and recommendation by the Historic Preservation Committee and Planning and Zoning Commission.  Review by these commission has been completed. 

 

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Ordinance 22-16.pdf (604 KB)
Legal Notice Proposed Ordinance Adoption - Ordinance 22-16.pdf (71 KB)
12-29-2022 Legal Notice.pdf (591 KB)
9. Matters and Reports from the Town Manager
Subject
A. Matters and Reports from the Town Manager.
Meeting
Jan 24, 2023 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
9. Matters and Reports from the Town Manager
Type
Discussion

Summary/Background:

 

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10. Matters and Reports from the Mayor
Subject
A. Discussion, consideration, and possible approval of the Mayor's appointment of Angelo DeHerrera to the Planning and Zoning Commission Position 1.
Meeting
Jan 24, 2023 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
10. Matters and Reports from the Mayor
Type
Action

Summary/Background:

 

File Attachments
Letter of Interest - Angelo Herrera.pdf (214 KB)
Planning & Zoning Commission Terms Taos, NM.pdf (63 KB)
Subject
B. Discussion, consideration, and possible approval of the Mayor's reappointment of Kenneth Martinez to the Planning and Zoning Commission Position No. 4.
Meeting
Jan 24, 2023 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
10. Matters and Reports from the Mayor
Type
Action

Summary/Background:

 

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Planning & Zoning Commission Terms Taos, NM.pdf (63 KB)
Subject
C. Discussion, consideration, and possible approval of the Mayor's appointment of Elizabeth Palacios to the Historic Preservation Commission Position 4.
Meeting
Jan 24, 2023 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
10. Matters and Reports from the Mayor
Type
Action

Summary/Background:

 

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Elizabeth C Palacios - Historic Preservation Commission.pdf (136 KB)
Historic Preservation Commission _ Taos, NM.pdf (62 KB)
Subject
D. Discussion, consideration, and possible approval of the Mayor’s appointment of Scott McAdams to the Finance Committee.
Meeting
Jan 24, 2023 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
10. Matters and Reports from the Mayor
Type
Action

Summary/Background:

 

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Letter of Interest S. McAdams.pdf (135 KB)
Subject
E. Discussion, consideration, and possible approval of Resolution 23-06 amending the Council policies, procedures, and rules for the conduct of Town Council Meetings.
Meeting
Jan 24, 2023 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
10. Matters and Reports from the Mayor
Type
Action

Summary/Background:

 

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23-06 Redl Lined Version 01-21-2023.pdf (778 KB)
Resolution 23-06.pdf (617 KB)
Subject
F. Discussion, consideration, and possible approval of Resolution 23-05 to establish a home rule charter commission.
Meeting
Jan 24, 2023 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
10. Matters and Reports from the Mayor
Type
Action

Summary/Background:

 

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Resolution 23-05.pdf (613 KB)
Subject
G. Discussion, consideration, and possible approval of Mayor Maestas's appointments to the Home Rule Charter Commission.
Meeting
Jan 24, 2023 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
10. Matters and Reports from the Mayor
Type
Action

Summary/Background:

 

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Subject
H. Matters and Reports from the Mayor.
Meeting
Jan 24, 2023 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
10. Matters and Reports from the Mayor
Type
Action

Summary/Background:

 

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11. Matters and Reports from the Council
Subject
A. Matters and Reports from the Council.
Meeting
Jan 24, 2023 - 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. Closed Executive Session to discuss the purchase, acquisition or disposal of real property or water rights pursuant to NMSA 1978, Section 10-15-1(H)(8). Subject properties to be discussed are currently leased to Ensuenos y Los Angelitos Development Center, Community Against Violence (CAV) Shelter, and Taos Center for the Arts; and discussion regarding limited personnel matters regarding the Parks and Recreation Director. This discussion is limited to personnel matters to discuss the hiring, promotion, demotion, dismissal, assignment or resignation of a public employee, or the investigation or consideration of complaints or charges against a public employee pursuant to NMSA 1978, Section 10-15-1(H)(2).
Meeting
Jan 24, 2023 - 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
Jan 24, 2023 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
12. Closed Executive Session
Type
Action

Summary/Background:

 

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Subject
C. Action on Items Discussed in Closed Executive Session (as necessary, by motion.)
Meeting
Jan 24, 2023 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
12. Closed Executive Session
Type
Action

Summary/Background:

 

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13. Adjourn