1. Opening Items
Subject
A. Call to Order by the Honorable Mayor Pascualito M. Maestas.
Meeting
Mar 14, 2023 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
1. Opening Items
Type
Procedural

Summary/Background:

 

Subject
B. Roll Call
Meeting
Mar 14, 2023 - 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
Mar 14, 2023 - 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
Mar 14, 2023 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
1. Opening Items
Type
Procedural
Subject
E. Pledge of Allegiance
Meeting
Mar 14, 2023 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
1. Opening Items
Type
Procedural
Subject
F. Moment of Silence
Meeting
Mar 14, 2023 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
1. Opening Items
Type
Information, Procedural
Subject
G. Approval of Agenda
Meeting
Mar 14, 2023 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
1. Opening Items
Type
Action
Recommended Action
Recommend approval.
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
Mar 14, 2023 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
2. Citizens Forum
Type
Discussion

Summary/Background:

 

3. Awards and Recognitions
Subject
A. Introduction of newly hired Full-Time Parks and Recreation Employee - Ivan E. Warkentin, Recreation Specialist III; Effective 2/21/2023 (Human Resources Director, Tamara Chavez)
Meeting
Mar 14, 2023 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
3. Awards and Recognitions
Type
Information

Summary/Background:

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

Subject
B. Introduction of newly hired Full-Time Parks and Recreation Employee - Myana D. Young, Lifeguard I; Effective 03/14/2023 (HR Director Tamara Chavez)
Meeting
Mar 14, 2023 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
3. Awards and Recognitions
Type
Information

Summary/Background:

Introduction of newly hired Full-Time Parks and Recreation Employee - Myana D. Young, Lifeguard I; Effective 03/14/2023 (HR Director Tamara Chavez)

Subject
C. Introduction of newly hired Full-Time Public Works Employee - Michael N. Medina, Public Works Operator; Effective 03/13/2023 (HR Director Tamara Chavez)
Meeting
Mar 14, 2023 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
3. Awards and Recognitions
Type
Information

Summary/Background:

Introduction of newly hired full-time Public Works Employee - Michael N. Medina, Public Works Operator; Effective 03/13/2023 (HR Director Tamara Chavez)

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 approval of January 24, 2023, Town Council Regular Meeting Minutes. (Town Clerk Francella Garcia)
Meeting
Mar 14, 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, Action (Consent), Minutes

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
B. Discussion, consideration, and possible approval of February 14, 2023, Town Council Regular Meeting Minutes. (Town Clerk Francella Garcia)
Meeting
Mar 14, 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
Minutes

Summary/Background:

 

Subject
C. Discussion, consideration, and possible approval of February 17, 2023, Town of Taos Council and Taos County Board of Commissioners Joint Meeting Minutes. (Town Clerk Francella Garcia)
Meeting
Mar 14, 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:

 

Subject
D. Discussion, consideration, and possible approval of February 27, 2023, Town Council Workshop Meeting Minutes. (Town Clerk Francella Garcia)
Meeting
Mar 14, 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, Minutes

Summary/Background:

 

Subject
E. Discussion, consideration, and possible approval of Resolution 23-17 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
Mar 14, 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:

 

Subject
F. Discussion, consideration, and possible approval of Resolution 23-18 reaffirming the emergency proclamation of civil emergency due to the housing crisis, climate change, and severe winter weather. (Mayor Maestas)
Meeting
Mar 14, 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

Summary/Background:

 

Subject
G. Discussion, consideration and possible approval of New Mexico Department of Transportation Aviation Division SKX-23-02 Air Service Marketing Assistance Grant Agreement in the amount of $200,000 with a match provided by Taos Ski Valley, Inc. of $200,000 to market summer air service to/from Taos. (Marketing and Tourism Director Karina Armijo)
Meeting
Mar 14, 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
Preferred Date
Mar 14, 2023
Absolute Date
Mar 14, 2023
Fiscal Impact
Yes
Dollar Amount
$200,000.00
Budgeted
Yes
Budget Source
29-00-44001

Taos Air will launch it's third year of summer service to Dallas and Austin, Texas; and San Diego and Los Angeles, California in June 2023. The summer marketing program will highlight the Enchanted Circle region's summer destination offerings to potential inbound travelers, as well as, focus on marketing directly to the local Taos market to utilize outbound service to the four destinations. 

Subject
H. Discussion, consideration and possible approval of DFA Resolution No. 29, 2023 FY Final Budget, A Resolution to increase revenue and expenditures to account for an air transportation commitment received by the County of Taos in the amount of $300,000 for 2022-2023 Fiscal Year. (Finance Director Lupe Martinez)
Meeting
Mar 14, 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
$300,000.00
Recommended Action
Approval

Summary/Background:

 

The Town of Taos received payment from the County of Taos on March 2, 2023 in the amount of $300,000 for air transportation commitment made in 2022-2023 FY.

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 DFA Resolution No. 30, 2023 FY, A Resolution requesting to transfer permanent cash from the General Fund in the amount of $500,000 for the purposes of establishing a Grant Match Fund. (Finance Director Lupe Martinez)
Meeting
Mar 14, 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)
Recommended Action
Approval

Summary/Background:

The Town of Taos has established the need to create a Grant Match Fund through the permanent cash transfer from the General Fund.  Upon review of state and federal grant opportunities, the majority require the entity to provide a local cash match when submitting a grant application.  In an effort to ensure the granting agency is provided documentation to identify the local cash match, it would be appropriate to establish the 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.
6. Matters from Staff
Subject
A. Discussion, consideration and possible approval of TT-23-2417-1 in the amount of $163,821 exclusive of gross receipts tax between the Town of Taos and the Center for Responsible Travel to develop a Destination Stewardship Plan funded by Lodger's Tax as approved by RFP#22-23-04. (Marketing and Tourism Director Karina Armijo)
Meeting
Mar 14, 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
$163,821.00
Budgeted
Yes
Budget Source
24-17-44005
Recommended Action
approval

Summary/Background: The referenced contract was procured through a Request for Proposal process (RFP #22-23-04). See the attached RFP Award Recommendation Memorandum for details.

 

Subject
B. Discussion, consideration and possible approval of Amendment No. 1 to Contract TT-18-180, Task Order No. 3 with Souder Miller and Associates in the amount of $25,124.00 excluding New Mexico gross receipts tax (NMGRT). The additional services are a direct cost for the repackaging and rebidding of CDBG Project No. 18-C-NR-I-G-25. The original contract issued was in the amount of $244,102.00 excluding NMGRT. The Engineering services are for the Water System Infrastructure Improvements including water treatment, storage and production at wells 4, 5 and 8. (Assistant Town Manager Francisco "French" Espinoza)
Meeting
Mar 14, 2023 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
6. Matters from Staff
Type
Action
Preferred Date
Mar 14, 2023
Absolute Date
Mar 14, 2023
Fiscal Impact
Yes
Dollar Amount
$25,124.00
Budgeted
Yes
Budget Source
81-32-45003
Recommended Action
Recommend approval.

Summary/Background:

This project was originally bid under IFB 21-22-01 on July 1, 2021. The project was not awarded due to increased construction costs. The Town secured additional funding from CDBG to cover the additional costs directly related to material price increase.

The additional scope of services is for the repackaging and rebidding of the project and for increased labor costs directly related to inspection services.

 

Task order 1 and 2 are not related to this project. 

Subject
C. Discussion, consideration and possible approval to purchase 4 vehicles from Bob Turners Ford Country, Power Ford totaling $217,229.50 for the purchase of 1 Ford Hybrid Escape AWD, 1 Ford Hybrid F150 Crew Cab and 2 Ford F250 Crew Cab 4x4; per state price agreement #00-00000-20-00088. (Assistant Town Manager Francisco "French" Espinoza)
Meeting
Mar 14, 2023 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
6. Matters from Staff
Type
Action
Preferred Date
Mar 14, 2023
Absolute Date
Mar 14, 2023
Fiscal Impact
Yes
Dollar Amount
$217,229.50
Budgeted
Yes
Budget Source
30-34-45004 $145,803.50; 54-27-45004 $4,328.00; 54-28-45004 $67,098.00
Recommended Action
Recommend approval

Summary/Background:

Power Ford

1 Ford Hybrid Escape AWD $34,748.00 

1 Ford Hybrid F150 Crew Cab 4x4 $48,285.50

1 Ford F250 Crew Cab 4x4 $67,098.00 

 

Total of 3 vehicles $150,131.50

 

     Grant 30-34-45004 $145,803.50

     Balance 54-27-45004 $4,328.00

 

1 Ford F250 Crew Cab 4x4 $67,098.00

54-28-45004 $67,098.00

 

Subject
D. Discussion, consideration and possible approval to purchase a 2022 Ford F150 Lightning 4x4 EV from Chalmers Ford in the amount of $54,196.50. (Assistant Town Manager Francisco "French" Espinoza)
Meeting
Mar 14, 2023 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
6. Matters from Staff
Type
Action
Preferred Date
Mar 14, 2023
Absolute Date
Mar 14, 2023
Fiscal Impact
Yes
Dollar Amount
$54,196.50
Budgeted
Yes
Budget Source
Grant 30-34-45004
Recommended Action
Recommend Approval.

Summary/Background:

Vehicle Grant Agreement 22-G3045

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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.
8. Matters and Reports from the Town Manager
Subject
A. Discussion of proposed Ordinance No. 23-07, An Ordinance imposing a Municipal Gross Receipts Tax (GRT) in an amount equal to 0.4875% for general operating purposes with an effective date of July 1, 2023. (Town Manager Andrew Gonzales)
Meeting
Mar 14, 2023 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
8. Matters and Reports from the Town Manager
Type
Discussion

Summary/Background:

 

Current & Historic Enactment Date Tables : All NM Taxes (newmexico.gov)

 

 

Upon review of the taxing authority of the Town of Taos Gross Receipts Tax, the total taxing authority granted to municipalities is 2.05%, the amount currently imposed is 1.5625% within the Town of Taos, which identifies the unused taxing authority of 0.4875%.  This Municipal GRT does not require an election and can be imposed through the adoption of an Ordinance.   

 

Tax History:  The last time the Town of Taos imposed a Municipal Gross Receipts Tax increment was in December 1994 through Ordinance No. 1994-12.

 

Ordinance No. 23-07 imposes a Municipal Gross Receipts Tax (GRT) equal to 0.4875% with an effective date of July 1, 2023.  

 

The projected gross receipts tax being generated by this increment totals, $1,900,000.

 

The revenues from the Municipal GRT will be used for town general operating purposes.  

Subject
B. Matters and Reports from the Town Manager.
Meeting
Mar 14, 2023 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
8. Matters and Reports from the Town Manager
Type
Discussion

Summary/Background:

 

9. Matters and Reports from the Mayor
Subject
A. Discussion, consideration, and possible appointment of Octaviano "OV" Lucero to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board.
Meeting
Mar 14, 2023 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
9. Matters and Reports from the Mayor
Type
Action

Summary/Background:

 

Subject
B. Matters and Reports from the Mayor.
Meeting
Mar 14, 2023 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
9. Matters and Reports from the Mayor
Type
Discussion

Summary/Background:

 

10. Matters and Reports from the Council
Subject
A. Matters and Reports from the Council.
Meeting
Mar 14, 2023 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
10. Matters and Reports from the Council
Type
Discussion

Summary/Background:

 

11. Closed Executive Session
12. Adjourn