1. Opening Items
Subject
A. Call to Order by the Honorable Mayor Pascualito M. Maestas.
Meeting
May 23, 2023 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
1. Opening Items
Type
Procedural

Summary/Background:

 

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Subject
B. Roll Call
Meeting
May 23, 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 23, 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
May 23, 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
May 23, 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
May 23, 2023 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
1. Opening Items
Type
Information, Procedural
File Attachments
Mountains Moment of Silence.pdf (246 KB)
Subject
G. Approval of Agenda
Meeting
May 23, 2023 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
1. Opening Items
Type
Action
Recommended Action
Recommend approval.
File Attachments
May 23, 2023 Town Council Regular Meeting Agenda.pdf (107 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@taosnm.gov. No action may be taken.
Meeting
May 23, 2023 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
2. Citizens Forum
Type
Discussion

Summary/Background:

 

File Attachments
Statement by Alice Robison.pdf (666 KB)
Statement by Ariana Kramer.pdf (768 KB)
Statement by Lawrence Baker.pdf (632 KB)
Statement by Mickey Reilly.pdf (463 KB)
Statement by Inger Jiby.pdf (568 KB)
3. Awards and Recognitions
Subject
A. Introduction and Oath of Office for full-time Fire Department employee- Nicholas E. Walsh, Fire Cadet; administered by Judge Richard Chavez; Effective 05/09/2023
Meeting
May 23, 2023 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
3. Awards and Recognitions
Type
Information

Summary/Background:

Introduction and Oath of Office for full time Fire Department employee- Nicholas E. Walsh, Fire Cadet; administered by Judge Richard Chavez; Effective 05/09/2023

File Attachments
Nicholas Walsh Fire Cadet Oath of Office 5.23.2023.docx (1,160 KB)
Subject
B. Recognition of HR Administrative Assistant Shirley Mondragon, who successfully completed her bachelor's degree in Business Administration from the University of New Mexico, Anderson School of Management (Andrew T. Gonzales, Town Manager)
Meeting
May 23, 2023 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
3. Awards and Recognitions
Type
Information

Summary/Background:

Congratulations to Shirley Mondragon on graduating with her Bachelor's of Business and Administration from the University of New Mexico, Anderson School of Management on Saturday, May 13, 2023.  She has been our Human Resources Administrative Assistant for 5 years and is a valuable asset to our Organization.

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SM UNM 2023.jpg (331 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 July 28, 2022 Taos County Board of Commissioners and Town of Taos Council Joint Meeting Minutes. (Town Clerk Francella Garcia)
Meeting
May 23, 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:

 

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7-28-2022 Taos County Board of Commissioners & Townof Taos Council Joint Meeting.pdf (253 KB)
Subject
B. Discussion, consideration and possible approval of February 17, 2023 Town of Taos and Taos County Board of Commissioners Joint Meeting Minutes. (Town Clerk Francella Garcia)
Meeting
May 23, 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:

 

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Town of Taos and Taos County Board of Commissioners Joint Meeting Minutes 2-17-2023.pdf (247 KB)
Subject
C. Discussion, consideration and possible approval of April 20, 2023 Taos County Board of Commissioners and Town of Taos Council Joint Meeting Minutes. (Town Clerk Francella Garcia)
Meeting
May 23, 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:

 

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4-20-2023 Joint Meeting Minutes.pdf (722 KB)
Subject
D. Discussion, consideration and possible approval of the April 2023 Financial Report. (Finance Director Lupe Martinez)
Meeting
May 23, 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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April 2023 Financial Report.pdf (1,512 KB)
April 2023 Chart.pdf (383 KB)
April 2023 Classification.pdf (103 KB)
April 2023 Gross Receipts Tax.pdf (296 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. 36, 2023 FY Final Budget, A Resolution requesting to transfer permanent cash from the General Fund 11 in the amount of $367,500 into the One-Time Costs Fund 53 to account for one-time projects identified during a Budget Hearing held May 4, 2023. (Finance Director Lupe Martinez)
Meeting
May 23, 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. 36, 2023 FY Final Budget, A Resolution requesting to transfer permanent cash from General Fund for one time projects approved during a Budget Hearing held May 4, 2023.pdf (84 KB)
DFA RESOLUTION 36 - revised.pdf (71 KB)
DFA Budget Detail No. 36.pdf (137 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. 37, 2023 FY Final Budget, A Resolution requesting to increase revenue and expenditures to account for an air transportation commitment received by the Village of Taos Ski Valley in the amount of $100,000 for 2022-2023 Fiscal Year. (Finance Director Lupe Martinez)
Meeting
May 23, 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:

 

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Resolution No. 37, 2023 FY Final Budget, A Resolution requesting to increase revenue and expenditures to account for an air transportation received from VTSV.pdf (30 KB)
DFA Budget Detail No. 37.pdf (128 KB)
DFA RESOLUTION NO. 37.pdf (28 KB)
Subject
G. Discussion, consideration and possible approval of Town of Taos 2023/2024 Fiscal Year Municipal Budget. (Finance Director Lupe Martinez)
Meeting
May 23, 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:

 

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Town of Taos Annual Budget 2023-2024 Fiscal Year.pdf (2,845 KB)
Town of Taos 2023-2024 FY Interim Budget Presentation - Agenda.pdf (1,661 KB)
Interoffice Memorandum of 2024 Fiscal Year Budget Update.pdf (234 KB)
6. Matters from Staff
Subject
A. Discussion, consideration, and possible approval of contract TT-23-2514-1 with Taos County Adult Detention Center (TCADC) in the amount of up to $180,000 for Fiscal Year 2023/2024. The Town of Taos Police Department uses TCADC to house Municipal detainees arrested by Taos Police Department at the cost of $125.00/day/per inmate for each full or partial day in which the detainee is confined by TCADC. (Chief of Police John Wentz)
Meeting
May 23, 2023 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
6. Matters from Staff
Type
Action
Preferred Date
May 23, 2023
Absolute Date
Jun 13, 2023
Fiscal Impact
Yes
Dollar Amount
$180,000.00
Budgeted
Yes
Budget Source
25-14-44005
Recommended Action
approval

Summary/Background: 

Discussion, consideration, and possible approval of contract TT-23-2514-1 with Taos County Adult Detention Center (TCADC) in the amount of up to $180,000 for fiscal year 2023/2024. The Town of Taos Police Department uses TCADC to house Municipal detainees arrested by Taos Police Department at the cost of $125.00/day/per inmate for each full or partial day in which the detainee is confined by TCADC. (Chief of Police John Wentz)

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TT-23-2514-1.TCADC.pdf (195 KB)
TT-23-2514-1.Procurement Checklist.pdf (102 KB)
TT-22-2514-1 ADC.PDF (416 KB)
Subject
B. Discussion, consideration, and possible approval of Amendment No. 3 (TT-22-2417-7-A3-23) to the Air Service Agreement TT-22-2417-7 in the amount of $100,000 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
May 23, 2023 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
6. Matters from Staff
Type
Action
Preferred Date
May 23, 2023
Absolute Date
May 23, 2023
Fiscal Impact
Yes
Dollar Amount
$100,000.00
Budgeted
Yes
Budget Source
29-00-44005
Recommended Action
Approval

Summary/Background:

 

File Attachments
TT-22-2417-7-A3-23 Air Service Agreement Amend No. 3.doc (155 KB)
TT-22-2417-7-A1-23 Air Sevice Agreement Amend No. 2 EXECUTED.pdf (83 KB)
TT-22-2417-7-A1-23 Air Sevice Agreement Amend No. 1 EXECUTED.pdf (62 KB)
TT-22-2417-7 Air Service Agreement FY23 EXECUTED.pdf (396 KB)
AMENDED SS NOI 21-21-01 TSVA Holdings Inc 2023-02-21.pdf (548 KB)
Subject
C. Discussion, consideration and possible approval of Air Service Agreement TT-23-2417-3 in the amount of $200,000 between the Town of Taos and TSVA Holdings, Inc., for the 2023 Summer Season. (Marketing and Tourism Director Karina Armijo)
Meeting
May 23, 2023 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
6. Matters from Staff
Type
Action
Preferred Date
May 23, 2023
Absolute Date
May 23, 2023
Fiscal Impact
Yes
Dollar Amount
$200,000.00
Budgeted
Yes
Budget Source
29-00-44005
Recommended Action
Approval

Summary/Background:

 

File Attachments
AMENDED SS NOI 21-21-01 TSVA Holdings Inc 2023-02-21.pdf (548 KB)
TT-23-2417-3 Taos Air Summer Service 2023.pdf (202 KB)
Subject
D. Discussion, consideration, and possible approval to award Invitation to Bid No. 22-23-06 to Guadalupe Mountain Fencing for the removal and construction of a new fence at Kit Carson Historic Cemetery in the amount of $94,584, exclusive of gross receipts tax. (Chief Procurement Officer Bailey Andrea)
Meeting
May 23, 2023 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
6. Matters from Staff
Type
Action
Preferred Date
May 23, 2023
Absolute Date
May 23, 2023
Fiscal Impact
Yes
Dollar Amount
$94,584.00
Budgeted
Yes
Budget Source
50-33-45002
Recommended Action
Approval

Summary/Background:

 

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Base Bid - Kit Carson Park Historical Cemetery Fence.pdf (830 KB)
ITB 22-23-06 Kit Carson Fence.pdf (61 KB)
Procurement Checklist - Kit Carson Historical Cemetery Fence.pdf (42 KB)
Kit Carson Fence ITB 22-23-06.pdf (422 KB)
ITB 22-23-06 Kit Carson Fence Addendum 1.pdf (242 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 23-09, an ordinance amending the Town of Taos Zoning Map and the Town of Taos Land Use Development Code. This ordinance amends the Town of Taos official zoning map with respect to one parcel totaling approximately 5.647 acres, with UPC Number 1073147485040 and Owner Number 74654. (Senior Planner Dinah Gonzales)
Meeting
May 23, 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
May 23, 2023
Absolute Date
May 23, 2023
Fiscal Impact
No

Interactive Property Map

 

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Ordinance 23-09 Zone Change.pdf (192 KB)
Exhibit A - Before Rezoning Map - 74654 - 1 073 147 485 040.pdf (784 KB)
Exhibit A - After Rezoning Map - 74654 - 1 073 147 485 040.pdf (805 KB)
Letter of Decision.pdf (41 KB)
1Cover.pdf (34 KB)
2TableofContents.pdf (20 KB)
3Tab1ApplicationCoverLetter.pdf (138 KB)
4Tab2ZoneChangeApplication.pdf (714 KB)
5Tab3PurchaseAgreement.pdf (1,971 KB)
6aTab4WarrantyDeed.pdf (112 KB)
6bTab4SurveyPlat.pdf (264 KB)
7Tab5ColorOwnerMap.pdf (199 KB)
8Tab5OwnerList.pdf (64 KB)
9Tab6ColorZoneMaps.pdf (247 KB)
Application - Think New Mexico.pdf (84 KB)
Owner's Affidavit -Think New Mexico.pdf (51 KB)
Staff Report PZ2027-07 - Signed.pdf (212 KB)
Notice of Proposed Ordinance Adoption - Ordinance 23-09.pdf (235 KB)
8. Matters and Reports from the Town Manager
Subject
A. Update by Town Manager Andrew Gonzales regarding the Plaza construction and Town Hall Parking Lot improvements.
Meeting
May 23, 2023 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
8. Matters and Reports from the Town Manager
Type
Discussion

Summary/Background:

 

File Attachments
247cl_.pdf (701 KB)
2023 Preliminary Plaza Plan from Doug Patterson - 2325mast-Model.pdf (356 KB)
Concrete Patterns Collated.pdf (852 KB)
Taos Plaza Concept plan.pdf (726 KB)
TSG014567 City of Taos Non-Plaza Decorative Poles.pdf (420 KB)
Subject
B. Matters and Reports from the Town Manager.
Meeting
May 23, 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. Discussion, consideration, and possible approval of Mayor Maestas's appointment to the Northern Rio Grande National Heritage Area.
Meeting
May 23, 2023 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
9. Matters and Reports from the Mayor
Type
Action

Summary/Background:

 

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Subject
B. Discussion, consideration, and possible approval of the appointment of Isabelle St. Onge to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board.
Meeting
May 23, 2023 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
9. Matters and Reports from the Mayor
Type
Action
Preferred Date
May 23, 2023
Absolute Date
May 23, 2023
Fiscal Impact
No
Budgeted
No

Summary/Background:

Isabelle St. Onge is the School Director at Vista Grande High School who wants to work to improve outcomes for our youth 

File Attachments
I. St. Onge.pdf (615 KB)
Subject
C. Discussion, consideration and possible approval of the appointment of Zack Romero to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board.
Meeting
May 23, 2023 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
9. Matters and Reports from the Mayor
Type
Action
Preferred Date
May 23, 2023
Absolute Date
May 23, 2023
Fiscal Impact
No
Budgeted
No

Summary/Background:

Zack Romero is an 11th grader at Vista Grande High School. He is interested in building our parks better and making them safer for youth.

File Attachments
Z. Romero.pdf (510 KB)
Subject
D. Discussion, consideration and possible approval of the appointment of Joe Lewis to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board.
Meeting
May 23, 2023 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
9. Matters and Reports from the Mayor
Type
Action
Preferred Date
May 23, 2023
Absolute Date
May 23, 2023
Fiscal Impact
No
Budgeted
No

Summary/Background: Joe Lewis is a senior at Vista Grande High School. He is interested in serving on the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board and is interested in expanding our community parks for all ages to enjoy recreation opportunities.

 

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J. Lewis.pdf (486 KB)
Subject
E. Discussion, consideration and possible approval of the appointment of Marissa M. Hendriks to the Taos Public Library Advisory Board.
Meeting
May 23, 2023 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
9. Matters and Reports from the Mayor
Type
Action
Preferred Date
May 23, 2023
Absolute Date
May 23, 2023
Fiscal Impact
No
Budgeted
No

Summary/Background:

Marissa M. Hendriks is the Director of the recently opened Lunder Research Center. She is a personal advocate of all libraries and information literacy and works as a mentor with her daughters class at the Taos Integrated School for the Arts. She would like to increase her role in our community by acting as an informal advisor to the library and offer her expertise that would support the library's mission.

File Attachments
LOI Library Advisory Board letter of interest.pdf (156 KB)
Subject
F. Matters and Reports from the Mayor.
Meeting
May 23, 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
May 23, 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 to engage in a discussion pertaining to the purchase, acquisition or disposal of real property or water rights pursuant to NMSA 1978, Section 10-15-1(H)(8).
Meeting
May 23, 2023 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
11. Closed Executive Session
Type
Discussion

Summary/Background:

 

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Subject
B. Attorney's Report Concerning Closed Executive Session
Meeting
May 23, 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
May 23, 2023 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
11. Closed Executive Session
Type

Summary/Background:

 

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12. Adjourn