Wednesday, May 31, 2023

Town Council Special Meeting

9:00 a.m.
VIRTUAL MEETING - To attend virtually, please use meeting attendee link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84057756900
The electronic format will allow the Town Council to conduct the meeting without being physically present and in accordance with the New Mexico Open Meetings Act. There will be no live audience nor officials present at the Council Chambers. This is entirely a virtual meeting. Members of the public wishing to participate can Livestream the meeting or view it in archived format on the Town’s website taosgov.com. - https://www.taosgov.com/259/Public-Meetings---Live-Archive. Those wishing to comment may submit comments or questions to Town Clerk Francella Garcia at fgarcia@taosnm.gov

1. Opening Items

Subject: A. Call to Order by the Honorable Mayor Pascualito M. Maestas.

Meeting: May 31, 2023 - Town Council Special Meeting

Category: 1. Opening Items

Type: Discussion, Procedural

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Subject: B. Roll Call

Meeting: May 31, 2023 - Town Council Special Meeting

Category: 1. Opening Items

Type: Procedural

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Subject: C. Pledge of Allegiance

Meeting: May 31, 2023 - Town Council Special Meeting

Category: 1. Opening Items

Type: Procedural

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American FLAG pdf.pdf (474 KB)

Subject: D. Approval of Agenda

Meeting: May 31, 2023 - Town Council Special Meeting

Category: 1. Opening Items

Type: Action

Recommended Action: Recommend approval.

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May 31, 2023 Special Meeting Agenda.pdf (86 KB)

2. Matters From Staff

Subject: A. Discussion, consideration, and possible approval of Change Order #1 to contract TT-22-6415-1 with Stewart Brothers Drilling Company in the amount of $93,688.00 excluding New Mexico gross receipts tax for Drilling and Installation Services, Well 10. The additional services are for work related to construction of Well 10 (Rio Pueblo Well). This project is funded by the United States Bureau of Reclamation Financial Assistance Agreement R20AP00323. (Town of Taos Mutual Benefits Project). (Assistant Town Manager French Espinoza)

Meeting: May 31, 2023 - Town Council Special Meeting

Category: 2. Matters From Staff

Type: Action

Preferred Date: May 31, 2023

Absolute Date: May 31, 2023

Fiscal Impact: Yes

Dollar Amount: $100,129.05

Budgeted: Yes

Budget Source: 64-15-45003

Recommended Action: approval

Goals: 2. Infrastructure (Roads, Airport, Facilities, Water and Sewer)

Summary/Background:

For details, please refer to the attached request from the town’s engineer of record, Daniel B. Stephens & Associates. Exhibit M – Change Order to Scope of Work is attached to this request.

Contract TT-22-6415-1 with Stewart Brothers Drilling Company, Invitation to Bid #21-22-04, was approved by Council on August 9, 2022, item 7-A.

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TT-22-6415-1 CO #1 Taos Well 10.pdf (413 KB)

TT-22-6415-1 Attachment 1 & Exhibits A-P.pdf (6,992 KB)

64-15-45003.pdf (37 KB)

Procurement Checklist.pdf (493 KB)

3. Matters and Reports from the Town Manager

Subject: A. Matters and Reports from the Town Manager.

Meeting: May 31, 2023 - Town Council Special Meeting

Category: 3. Matters and Reports from the Town Manager

Type: Discussion

Summary/Background:

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4. Matters and Reports from the Mayor

Subject: A. Matters and Reports from the Mayor.

Meeting: May 31, 2023 - Town Council Special Meeting

Category: 4. Matters and Reports from the Mayor

Type: Action

Summary/Background:

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5. Matters and Reports from the Council

Subject: A. Matters and Reports from the Council.

Meeting: May 31, 2023 - Town Council Special Meeting

Category: 5. Matters and Reports from the Council

Type: Discussion

Summary/Background:

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6. Adjourn