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

Summary/Background:

 

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Subject
B. Roll Call
Meeting
Mar 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
Mar 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
Mar 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
Mar 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
Mar 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
Mar 28, 2023 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
1. Opening Items
Type
Action
Recommended Action
Recommend approval.
File Attachments
March 28, 2023 Town Council Regular Meeting Agenda.pdf (102 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
Mar 28, 2023 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
2. Citizens Forum
Type
Discussion

Summary/Background:

 

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Earth Day Central 2023 Quarter Page preliminary 2023-03-26.jpg (509 KB)
3. Awards and Recognitions
Subject
A. Introduction of newly hired full-time Finance Department employee - Bailey N. Andrea, Chief Procurement Officer; Effective 03/20/2023 (HR Director Tamara Chavez)
Meeting
Mar 28, 2023 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
3. Awards and Recognitions
Type
Information

Summary/Background:

Introduction of newly hired Full-Time Finance Department Employee - Bailey N. Andrea, Chief Procurement Officer; Effective 03/20/2023 (HR Director Tamara Chavez)

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Subject
B. Recognition and commendation to Officer Angel Martinez for his service to the Taos Community. (Presented by John Wentz, Chief of Police)
Meeting
Mar 28, 2023 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
3. Awards and Recognitions
Type
Information

Summary/Background: Recognition and Commendation to Officer Angel Martinez for his service to the Taos Community, and presentation of Distinguished Service Award and Chief's Challenge Coin.  (Presented by John Wentz, Chief of Police

 

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Commendation.AngelMartinez.3-28-2023.pdf (88 KB)
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 the February 2023 Financial Report (Finance Director Lupe Martinez)
Meeting
Mar 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
February 2023 Financial Report.pdf (1,100 KB)
February 2023 GRT.pdf (296 KB)
February 2023 Chart.pdf (395 KB)
February 2023 Classification.pdf (150 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 the February 28, 2023 Town Council Regular Meeting Minutes. (Town Clerk Francella Garcia)
Meeting
Mar 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
Minutes

Summary/Background:

 

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Statement by Daniel Weeks.pdf (561 KB)
Subject
C. Discussion, consideration, and possible approval of Resolution 23-19 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 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 23-19.pdf (472 KB)
Subject
D. Discussion, consideration, and possible approval of Resolution 23-20 reaffirming the emergency proclamation of civil emergency due to the housing crisis, climate change, and severe winter weather. (Mayor Maestas)
Meeting
Mar 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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23-20 Reaffiming Public Health Emergency due housing crisis .pdf (134 KB)
Subject
E. Discussion, consideration and possible approval of DFA Resolution No. 31, 2023 FY Final Budget, A Resolution requesting to adjust the Cannabis Regulation Act Fund according to projected revenue and expenditures through fiscal year end (Finance Director Lupe Martinez)
Meeting
Mar 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)
Recommended Action
Approval

Summary/Background:

 

Please note:  As part of the Fiscal Year End budget process, adjustments will be made to reflect actuals. 

 

Cannabis Excise Tax reported for the month of February 2023 totals, $10,006.41 for Year-to-Date revenue collected, $104,988.00 

File Attachments
Resolution No. 31, 2023 FY Final Budget, A Resolution requesting to adjust the Cannabis Regulation Act Fund through fiscal year end.pdf (73 KB)
DFA Budget Detail No. 31.pdf (132 KB)
DFA RESOLUTION NO 31.pdf (32 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. 32, 2023 FY Final Budget, A Resolution requesting to adjust the budget of the Regional Landfill Fund according to the approval of the Regional Landfill Board during a Board Meeting held March 16, 2023 (Finance Director Lupe Martinez)
Meeting
Mar 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)
Recommended Action
Approval

Summary/Background:

 

During a Regional Landfill Board Meeting held on March 16, 2023, the members approved the Mid-Year Budget Adjustments presented by the Finance Director with a change noted to decrease the Insurance line item an additional $17,000 and increase the Maintenance of Vehicles line item by said amount to allow for the purchase of tires. 

File Attachments
Resolution No. 32, 2023 FY Final Budget, A Resolution requesting to adjust the Regional Landfill Fund according to the Mid Year Budget Adjustments.pdf (75 KB)
DFA Budget Detail No. 32.pdf (158 KB)
Regional Landfill Board Agenda 03.16.2023.pdf (94 KB)
DFA RESOLUTION NO. 32.pdf (82 KB)
BAR requiring council approval.pdf (252 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 proposed Special and Community Events schedule and road closures for 2023.
Meeting
Mar 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: Consideration and approval of the 2023 Community Events, Special Events and Road Closure schedules.

 

File Attachments
2023- Annual Events and Road Closures.pdf (521 KB)
2023 Community Events.pdf (576 KB)
2023 Special Events Final.pdf (419 KB)
Kit Carson Park fee schedule.pdf (71 KB)
6. Matters from Staff
Subject
A. Discussion, consideration and possible approval of out-of-state travel to Littleton, Colorado for Modesta Chavez to attend the Lifeguard Instructor Trainer Academy on April 30, 2023 through May 6, 2023 at an estimated cost of $1,223.84. (Parks & Recreation Director Tony Struck)
Meeting
Mar 28, 2023 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
6. Matters from Staff
Type
Action, Action (Consent)
Preferred Date
Mar 28, 2023
Absolute Date
Mar 28, 2023
Fiscal Impact
Yes
Dollar Amount
$1,223.84
Budgeted
Yes
Budget Source
11-28-42001

Summary/Background: Lifeguard Instructor Trainer Academy for Modesta Chavez. After the training, she would be able to train instructors who would then be certified to teach lifeguard classes. 

 

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MODESTA CHAVEZ ADVANCE TRAVEL.pdf (520 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 out-of-state travel to Littleton, Colorado for Emily Martinez to attend the Water Safety Instructor Trainer Academy on April 30, 2023 through May 6, 2023 at an estimated cost of $1,223.84. (Parks & Recreation Director Tony Struck)
Meeting
Mar 28, 2023 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
6. Matters from Staff
Type
Action, Action (Consent)
Preferred Date
Mar 28, 2023
Absolute Date
Mar 08, 2023
Fiscal Impact
Yes
Dollar Amount
$1,223.84
Budgeted
Yes
Budget Source
11-28-42001

Summary/Background: Water Safety Instructor Trainor Academy for Emily Martinez. This training will let Emily Martinez teach our lifeguards how to teach swim lessons and earn the designation of instructor, which means we will have Red Cross certified swim instructors.

 

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EMILY MARTINEZ ADVANCE TRAVEL.pdf (491 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 of Resolution 23-21 a resolution of the governing body amending, approving, and adopting rules and fees for the use of Town parks and facilities. (Town Manager Andrew Gonzales and Facilities Director Mitch Miller.)
Meeting
Mar 28, 2023 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
6. Matters from Staff
Type
Action

Summary/Background:

 

 

File Attachments
Resolution 23-21.pdf (293 KB)
Parks & Facilities Fees Appendix A - Final.pdf (536 KB)
Parks & Facilities Fees Appendix B - Final.pdf (419 KB)
Rate schedule 2021 Manager Bellis.pdf (102 KB)
Town of Taos Inquiry_ Fee-for-Use of... - Andrew Gonzales.pdf (135 KB)
Resolution 10-34A Parks Rate Schedule.pdf (2,591 KB)
Comparison on Rates TOT vs LAC - Final.pdf (4,577 KB)
Comparison on Rates TOT vs LAC - Final.pdf (4,577 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 Ordinance 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 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
Recommended Action
Approval

Summary/Background:

 

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.  Ordinance No. 23-07 has been published two weeks prior to consideration of final action on the ordinance by the governing body.

 

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

 

The revenues will be used for town general operating purposes.  

File Attachments
Ordinance 23-07.pdf (281 KB)
FYI-M121-Municipal-Gross-Receipts-Tax-Programs-Final-Draft.pdf (1,045 KB)
Town of Taos GRT Current vs. Proposed Analysis.pdf (148 KB)
Ordinance 01-03 Infrastructure Gross Receipts Tax.pdf (107 KB)
Ordinance 1994-12, An Ordinance imposing a Municipal GRT.pdf (786 KB)
Legal Notice 03-09-2023- Notice of Proposed Ordinance Adoption 23-07 .pdf (494 KB)
Legal Notice 3-16-2023 - Notice of Proposed Ordinance Adoption 23-07.pdf (471 KB)
Town of Taos Finance Plan Update 2.7.23.pdf (774 KB)
Financing Analysis.pdf (54 KB)
Subject
B. Discussion, consideration, and possible approval of Ordinance 23-06 approving amending the official zoning map of the Town of Taos and the Town Land Use Development Code. This ordinance amends the Town of Taos official zoning map with respect to a parcel totaling 2.002 acres located at 1526 Paseo Del Pueblo Sur with UPC Number 1073146118142. (Long Range Planner Nathan Sanchez)
Meeting
Mar 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:

 

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Ordinance 23-06.pdf (322 KB)
Planning Commission Decision.pdf (26 KB)
2021-970 Edelman PUD revised layout for P and Z Review updated.pdf (11,245 KB)
Edleman PUD Property 1526 Paseo Del Pueblo SUR.pdf (793 KB)
STAFF REPORT PZ2022-23 & PZ2022-24 000.pdf (221 KB)
Legal Notice - Notice of Proposed Ordinance Adoption 23-06.pdf (426 KB)
Subject
C. Discussion, consideration, and possible approval of Ordinance No. 23-04. This ordinance amends Title 16 Land Use Development, of the Town of Taos Code, for the purposes of modifying the definition within Chapter 16.08 Definitions, Section 16.08.020.3 General Definitions, pertaining to the definition of Lot, Through (Double Frontage). (Long Range Planner Nathan Sanchez)
Meeting
Mar 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
Ordinance 23-04.pdf (316 KB)
Staff Report Ordinance No. 23-04 Amendment.docx (45 KB)
23-04-Notice of Proposed Ordinance Adoption.docx (61 KB)
8. Matters and Reports from the Town Manager
Subject
A. Matters and Reports from the Town Manager.
Meeting
Mar 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
Mar 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. Matters and Reports from the Council.
Meeting
Mar 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
12. Adjourn