1. Opening Items
Subject
A. Call to Order by the Honorable Mayor Pascualito M. Maestas.
Meeting
Feb 28, 2023 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
1. Opening Items
Type
Procedural

Summary/Background:

 

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January 2023 Financial Report.pdf (1,012 KB)
Subject
B. Roll Call
Meeting
Feb 28, 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
Feb 28, 2023 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
1. Opening Items
Type
Procedural

Summary/Background:

 

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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
Feb 28, 2023 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
1. Opening Items
Type
Procedural
File Attachments
American Flag and NM Flag.pdf (443 KB)
Subject
E. Pledge of Allegiance
Meeting
Feb 28, 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
Feb 28, 2023 - 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
Feb 28, 2023 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
1. Opening Items
Type
Action
Recommended Action
Recommend approval.
File Attachments
February 28, 2023 Town Council Regular Meeting Agenda.pdf (108 KB)
2. 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
Feb 28, 2023 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
2. Citizens Forum
Type
Discussion

Summary/Background:

 

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3. 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
Feb 28, 2023 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
3. 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 2.28.23.pdf (70 KB)
Subject
B. Introduction and Oath of Office for newly hired full-time Police Officer Anthony R. Martinez, administered by Judge Richard Chavez; Effective February 13, 2023.
Meeting
Feb 28, 2023 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
3. Awards and Recognitions
Type
Information

Summary/Background:

Introduction and Oath of Office for newly hired full-time Police Officer Anthony R. Martinez, administered by Judge Richard Chavez; Effective February 13, 2023. 

File Attachments
Martinez Anthony R Oath of Office 2.28.2023 (2).pdf (70 KB)
Subject
C. Introduction and Oath of Office for rehired full time Fire Department employee- Joshua Gothuey, Firefighter II; administered by Judge Richard Chavez; Effective February 16, 2023.
Meeting
Feb 28, 2023 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
3. Awards and Recognitions
Type
Information

Summary/Background:

 

Introduction and Oath of Office for Rehired full time Fire Department employee- Joshua Gothuey, Firefighter II; administered by Judge Richard Chavez; Effective 02/16/2023. 

File Attachments
Joshua Gothuey Fire Fighter II Oath of Office 2.28.2023 (1).pdf (66 KB)
Subject
D. Introduction of reclassified full-time employee-Christopher W. Larsen, Planning Director; Effective January 21, 2023. (Presented by Andrew Gonzales, Town Manager)
Meeting
Feb 28, 2023 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
3. Awards and Recognitions
Type
Information

Summary/Background:

Introduction of Planning Department employee-Christopher W. Larsen, Planning Director; Effective January 21, 2023, (Presented by Andrew Gonzales, Town Manager)

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Subject
E. Introduction of newly hired part-time Taos Public Library Employee - Alexia S. Raveloson, Library Clerk; Effective February 17, 2023 (Human Resources Director, Tamara Chavez)
Meeting
Feb 28, 2023 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
3. Awards and Recognitions
Type
Information

Summary/Background:

 

Introduction of newly hired Part-Time Taos Public Library Employee - Alexia S. Raveloson, Library Clerk; Effective February 17, 2023 (Human Resources Director, Tamara Chavez)

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Subject
F. Introduction of newly hired full-time Parks and Recreation Department Employee - Ivan E. Warkentin, Recreation Specialist III; Effective 2/21/2023 (Human Resources Director, Tamara Chavez)
Meeting
Feb 28, 2023 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
3. Awards and Recognitions
Type
Information

Summary/Background:

Introduction of newly hired Full-Time Parks and Recreation Department Employee - Ivan E. Warkentin, Recreation Specialist III; Effective 2/21/2023 (Human Resources Director, Tamara Chavez)

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4. Presentations
5. 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. 23-11 A Resolution of Acceptance and Approval of the Fiscal Year 2022 Financial Audit (Finance Director Lupe Martinez)
Meeting
Feb 28, 2023 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
5. 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 23-11 Acceptance and Approval of FY 2022 Audit.pdf (86 KB)
2022 Audit Release Letter.pdf (81 KB)
Town of Taos Financial Statement FYE 2022 Final Issued.pdf (5,812 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 No. 23-13 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
Feb 28, 2023 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
5. 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 23-13.pdf (471 KB)
Subject
C. Discussion, consideration, and possible approval of Resolution 23-14 reaffirming the emergency proclamation of civil emergency due to the housing crisis, climate change, and severe winter weather. (Mayor Maestas)
Meeting
Feb 28, 2023 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
5. 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 23-14.pdf (515 KB)
Subject
D. Discussion, consideration and possible approval of the January 2023 Financial Report (Finance Director Lupe Martinez)
Meeting
Feb 28, 2023 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
5. 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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January 2023 Financial Report.pdf (1,010 KB)
January 2023 GRT Report.pdf (294 KB)
January 2023 GRT Industry.pdf (126 KB)
January 2023 Classification.pdf (408 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 DFA Resolution No. 26, 2023 FY Final Budget, A Resolution requesting to adjust the budget pursuant to Mid-Year Budget Adjustments for various funds and departments (Finance Director Lupe Martinez)
Meeting
Feb 28, 2023 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
5. 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. 26, 2023 FY Final Budget, A Resolution requesting to adjust the budget pursuant to the Mid-Year BAR for several departments.pdf (95 KB)
DFA Budget Detail No. 26 MID-YEAR BAR's.pdf (188 KB)
REVISED LGBMS DFA Resolution No. 26.pdf (535 KB)
Mid-Year Bar Summary 2022-2023- R.pdf (119 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. 27, 2023 FY Final Budget, A Resolution requesting to increase revenue and expenditures to account for a Local Government Road Fund (LGRF) Cooperative Agreement in the amount of $73,599 for the benefit of Valverde Road (Finance Director Lupe Martinez)
Meeting
Feb 28, 2023 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
5. 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)
Dollar Amount
$73,599.00
Recommended Action
Approval

Summary/Background:

 

File Attachments
Resolution No. 27, 2023 FY A Resolution requesting to adjust the budget to account for a Local Government Road Fund Cooperative Agreement for the benefit of Valverde Road.pdf (30 KB)
L500490 Town of Taos Agreement-Executed.pdf (3,786 KB)
DFA Budget Detail No. 27.pdf (131 KB)
DFA RESOLUTION NO. 27.pdf (56 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.
6. Matters from Staff
Subject
A. Discussion, consideration, and possible approval of Amendment No. 2 (TT-22-2417-7-A2-23) to the Air Service Agreement TT-22-2417-7 in the amount of $300,000 inclusive of gross receipts tax between the Town of Taos and TSVA Holdings, Inc., for Fiscal Year 2023. (Marketing and Tourism Director Karina Armijo)
Meeting
Feb 28, 2023 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
6. Matters from Staff
Type
Action
Preferred Date
Feb 28, 2023
Absolute Date
Feb 28, 2023
Fiscal Impact
Yes
Dollar Amount
$300,000.00
Budget Source
29-00-44005
Recommended Action
Approval

Summary/Background:

 

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TT-22-2417-7-A2-23.pdf (569 KB)
Procurement Checklist - TSVA Holdings, Inc.pdf (96 KB)
AMENDED SS NOI 21-21-01 TSVA Holdings Inc 2023-02-21.pdf (548 KB)
Statement - Jeff Black.pdf (673 KB)
Statement Liliana Ciccarelli.pdf (650 KB)
Statement - Lawrence Baker.pdf (314 KB)
Statement - Daniel Weeks.pdf (561 KB)
Statement - Chisty Holden.pdf (543 KB)
Subject
B. Discussion, consideration, and possible approval of Google Workspace Email service and the migration (move) of the Town's on-premise Microsoft Exchange email in the amount of $136,013.40 for the licenses and migration service from Dell Technologies using the Midwestern Higher Education Commission Master Agreement #MHEC-04152022. This is a three (3) year commitment with an annual cost of $43,039.35 plus a one-time cost of $6,895.35, exclusive of gross receipts tax for the migration services. (IT Director Bill Ervin)
Meeting
Feb 28, 2023 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
6. Matters from Staff
Type
Action
Preferred Date
Feb 28, 2023
Absolute Date
Feb 28, 2023
Fiscal Impact
Yes
Dollar Amount
$136,013.40
Budgeted
Yes
Budget Source
11-30-44005
Recommended Action
Approval to migrate (move) our on-premise email service to Google cloud based email services.

 

 

 

 

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Presentation- Google Workspace.pdf (353 KB)
dell-mhec-master-agreement.pdf (5,081 KB)
US_QUOTE_3000145210467.1.pdf (48 KB)
US_QUOTE_3000144370985.1.pdf (44 KB)
SOW For Exchange server 2019-GWS Migration-taosnm.gov.1-31-23.pdf (649 KB)
Procurement Checklist.pdf (65 KB)
7. 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 a liquor license application for a Restaurant "A" Beer and Wine Liquor License with on-premise consumption only with patio service for La Terraza de Taos Cocina, LLC dba La Terraza de Taos Cocina located at 832 Paseo del Pueblo Sur, Suite B, Taos, New Mexico. (Town Clerk Francella Garcia)
Meeting
Feb 28, 2023 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
7. 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:

 

File Attachments
La Terraza de Taos Cocina LLC Liquor License Application.pdf (1,235 KB)
Legal Notices.pdf (74 KB)
Subject
B. Discussion, consideration, and possible approval of Ordinance 23-03 approving amending Appendix A of the Town of Taos Land Use Development Code Application Fees. (Senior Long Range Planner Nathan Sanchez)
Meeting
Feb 28, 2023 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
7. 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 23-03 Final Planning Fee Schedule.pdf (99 KB)
Final Planning Fee schedule 2023 comparison (3).pdf (77 KB)
Public Notice 23-03 .pdf (76 KB)
Subject
C. Discussion, consideration and possible approval of Ordinance 23-02 - An Ordinance approving amending the official zoning map of the Town of Taos and the Town of Taos Land Use Development Code. This ordinance amends the Town of Taos official zoning map with respect to an approved Planned Unit Development by the Planning Commission to a parcel totaling 7.280 acres located at 413 Paseo Del Pueblo Norte, Taos, NM 87571 with UPC Number 1075149015 assigned by the Taos County Assessor's Office. (Planning and Zoning Director Christopher Larsen)
Meeting
Feb 28, 2023 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
7. 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
Preferred Date
Feb 28, 2023
Absolute Date
Feb 28, 2023
Fiscal Impact
No

Summary/Background:

 

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Final Ordinance No 23-02_PUD_413 Paseo del Pueblo Norte (4).pdf (81 KB)
Loge Taos - Adjacent Owners of Record List Revised.pdf (2,438 KB)
Loge Taos - Adjacent Owners of Record List.pdf (2,399 KB)
Loge Taos - Alta Survey with Legal Description of Property.pdf (1,661 KB)
Loge Taos - Conditional Use Permit Application.pdf (698 KB)
Loge Taos - Deed of Trust (Tierras Title).pdf (1,748 KB)
Loge Taos - Deed of Trust.pdf (1,936 KB)
Loge Taos B-8 - Conditional Use Permit Narrative.pdf (262 KB)
Loge Taos B-8 - Design Package.pdf (3,660 KB)
Loge Taos B-8 - Traffic Narrative 2.pdf (340 KB)
Loge Taos B-8 Site Threshold Assessment form.pdf (505 KB)
PZ2022-55 CUP and PZ2022-56 PUD.pdf (294 KB)
Radify Taos LLC - Manager Consent (Laron Turley Signature Authority).pdf (332 KB)
Taos Affidavit.pdf (308 KB)
Public Notice 23-02 .pdf (77 KB)
8. Matters and Reports from the Town Manager
Subject
A. Matters and Reports from the Town Manager.
Meeting
Feb 28, 2023 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
8. Matters and Reports from the Town Manager
Type
Discussion

Summary/Background:

 

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9. Matters and Reports from the Mayor
Subject
A. Matters and Reports from the Mayor.
Meeting
Feb 28, 2023 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
9. Matters and Reports from the Mayor
Type
Discussion

Summary/Background:

 

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10. Matters and Reports from the Council
Subject
A. Discussion, consideration, and possible approval of the appointment of Billy Romero to the Historic Preservation Commission by Councilmember Nathaniel Evans.
Meeting
Feb 28, 2023 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
10. Matters and Reports from the Council
Type
Action

Summary/Background:

 

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Historic Preservation Commission.pdf (316 KB)
Ordinance 22-16.pdf (274 KB)
Subject
B. Discussion, consideration, and possible approval of the appointment of David Rael to the Planning and Zoning Commission by Councilmember Darien Fernandez.
Meeting
Feb 28, 2023 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
10. Matters and Reports from the Council
Type
Action

Summary/Background:

 

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Subject
C. Reappointment of Judi Cantu to the Historic Preservation Commission by Councilmember Darien Fernandez.
Meeting
Feb 28, 2023 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
10. Matters and Reports from the Council
Type
Action

Summary/Background:

 

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Subject
D. Matters and Reports from the Council.
Meeting
Feb 28, 2023 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
10. Matters and Reports from the Council
Type
Discussion

Summary/Background:

 

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11. 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 the Outward Link Trail pursuant to NMSA 1978 Section 10-15-1(H)(7).
Meeting
Feb 28, 2023 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
11. Closed Executive Session
Type
Discussion

Summary/Background:

 

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PICTURE - CLOSED EXECUTIVE SESSION IN PROGRESS.pdf (366 KB)
Subject
B. Attorney's Report Concerning Closed Executive Session
Meeting
Feb 28, 2023 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
11. Closed Executive Session
Type
Discussion

Summary/Background:

 

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Subject
C. Action on item discussed in Closed Executive Session (as necessary, by motion.)
Meeting
Feb 28, 2023 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
11. Closed Executive Session
Type

Summary/Background:

 

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12. Adjourn