1. Opening Items
Subject
A. Call to Order by the Honorable Mayor Pascualito M. Maestas.
Meeting
May 9, 2023 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
1. Opening Items
Type
Procedural

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Subject
B. Roll Call
Meeting
May 9, 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
May 9, 2023 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
1. Opening Items
Type
Procedural

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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
May 9, 2023 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
1. Opening Items
Type
Procedural
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American Flag and NM Flag.pdf (443 KB)
Subject
E. Pledge of Allegiance
Meeting
May 9, 2023 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
1. Opening Items
Type
Procedural
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American FLAG pdf.pdf (474 KB)
Subject
F. Moment of Silence
Meeting
May 9, 2023 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
1. Opening Items
Type
Information, Procedural
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Mountains Moment of Silence.pdf (246 KB)
Subject
G. Approval of Agenda
Meeting
May 9, 2023 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
1. Opening Items
Type
Action
Recommended Action
Recommend approval.
File Attachments
05-09-2023 Town Council Regular Meeting Agenda.pdf (100 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
May 9, 2023 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
2. Citizens Forum
Type
Discussion

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3. Awards and Recognitions
Subject
A. Introduction of newly hired full-time Public Works Department employee - Jeffrey McMullin, Fleet Mechanic; Effective 05/01/2023 (HR Director Tamara Chavez)
Meeting
May 9, 2023 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
3. Awards and Recognitions
Type
Information

Summary/Background:

 

Introduction of newly hired full-time Public Works Department employee - Jeffrey McMullin, Fleet Mechanic; Effective 05/01/2023 (HR Director Tamara Chavez)

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Subject
B. Introduction of newly hired temporary Executive Department employee - Lisa M. O'Brien, Housing Director; Effective 05/01/2023 (Presented by Mayor Maestas)
Meeting
May 9, 2023 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
3. Awards and Recognitions
Type
Information

Summary/Background:

Introduction of newly hired full-time Executive Department employee - Lisa M. O'Brien, Housing Director; Effective 05/01/2023 (Presented by Mayor Maestas)

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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 March 28, 2023 Town Council Regular Meeting Minutes. (Francella Garcia)
Meeting
May 9, 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

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B. Discussion, consideration and possible approval of April 19, 2023 Town Council Special Meeting. (Town Clerk Francella Garcia)
Meeting
May 9, 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

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Subject
C. Discussion, consideration, and possible approval of April 24, 2023 Town Council Workshop Meeting Minutes. (Town Clerk Francella Garcia)
Meeting
May 9, 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

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D. Discussion, consideration, and possible approval of April 25, 2023 Town Council Special Meeting Minutes. (Town Clerk Francella Garcia)
Meeting
May 9, 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

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E. Discussion, consideration, and possible approval of April 25, 2023 Town Council Regular Meeting Minutes. (Town Clerk Francella Garcia)
Meeting
May 9, 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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Subject
F. Discussion, consideration, and possible approval of May 1, 2023 Town Council Special Meeting Minutes. (Town Clerk Francella Garcia)
Meeting
May 9, 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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G. Discussion, consideration, and possible approval of Resolution 23-24 authorizing a time extension for participation in the Municipal Arterial Program (MAP) administered by the New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT). The Town of Taos share of this project at 25% is $37,956, the NMDOT share at 75% is $113,869, and the total agreement amount is $151,825. (Assistant Town Manager Francisco Espinoza)
Meeting
May 9, 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)
Preferred Date
May 09, 2023
Absolute Date
May 09, 2023
Fiscal Impact
Yes
Dollar Amount
$151,825.00
Budgeted
Yes
Budget Source
59-10-45003 Town Match $37,956.00 and 59-08-45003 NMDOT MAP Grant $113,869.00; Total $151,825.00
Recommended Action
approval
Goals
2. Infrastructure (Roads, Airport, Facilities, Water and Sewer)

Summary/Background: This MAP agreement will be used for the engineering and design of improvements to Ranchitos Road from Salazar Road to La Posta Road. The associated line items in the Capital Improvement Project budget are 59-08-45003 NMDOT MAP Grant Ranchitos Road and 59-10-45003 NMDOT TM -Ranchitos Road (Town Match).

 

This request extends the grant agreement end date from June 30, 2023, to June 30, 2024. There are no changes in the funding amount.

 

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RES 23-24.doc (158 KB)
MAP Amendment D18108-3.pdf (106 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 to utilize Statewide Price Agreement #00-00000-20-00110 with GM Emulsion for improvements to the Town Hall Parking Lot in the amount of $251,600.00, plus New Mexico gross receipts tax. (Assistant Town Manager Francisco Espinoza)
Meeting
May 9, 2023 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
6. Matters from Staff
Type
Action
Preferred Date
May 09, 2023
Absolute Date
May 09, 2023
Fiscal Impact
Yes
Dollar Amount
$271,885.25
Budgeted
Yes
Budget Source
59-65-45003
Recommended Action
approval
Goals
2. Infrastructure (Roads, Airport, Facilities, Water and Sewer)

Summary/Background: Refer to the Council Agenda Memo and related attachments for details.

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Council Agenda Memo.doc (44 KB)
2023-05-01 Estimate from GM Emulsion LLC.pdf (281 KB)
00-00000-20-00110_General Const. Services 0623 A005.pdf (2,922 KB)
Town Hall Parking Lot Map.pdf (7,180 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.
8. Matters and Reports from the Town Manager
Subject
A. Matters and Reports from the Town Manager.
Meeting
May 9, 2023 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
8. Matters and Reports from the Town Manager
Type
Discussion

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9. Matters and Reports from the Mayor
Subject
A. Discussion, consideration, and possible approval of the appointment of Angel Pala to the Airport Advisory Board.
Meeting
May 9, 2023 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
9. Matters and Reports from the Mayor
Type
Action (Consent)

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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. Update to Council regarding the Airport Advisory Board appointments.
Meeting
May 9, 2023 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
9. Matters and Reports from the Mayor
Type
Discussion, Information

Summary/Background:

 

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Subject
C. Matters and Reports from the Mayor.
Meeting
May 9, 2023 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
9. Matters and Reports from the Mayor
Type
Discussion

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10. Matters and Reports from the Council
Subject
A. Matters and Reports from the Council.
Meeting
May 9, 2023 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
10. Matters and Reports from the Council
Type
Discussion

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11. Closed Executive Session
Subject
A. The Council may conduct a closed executive session to engage in a discussion pertaining to threatened or pending litigation regarding a lawsuit filed against the Town of Taos by Richard Bellis pursuant to NMSA 1978 Section 10-15-1(H)(7), and to discuss the pay and compensation plan pursuant to NMSA 1978, Section 10-15-1(H)(5) collective bargaining strategy prior to negotiations between a public body and a union representing employees of the public body; collective bargaining sessions involving the public body and union.
Meeting
May 9, 2023 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
11. Closed Executive Session
Type
Discussion

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Subject
B. Attorney's report concerning Closed Executive Session.
Meeting
May 9, 2023 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
11. 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
May 9, 2023 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
11. Closed Executive Session
Type
Action

Summary/Background:

 

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12. Adjourn