1. Opening Items
Subject
A. Call to Order by the Honorable Mayor Pascualito M. Maestas.
Meeting
Jun 27, 2023 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
1. Opening Items
Type
Procedural

Summary/Background:

 

Subject
B. Roll Call
Meeting
Jun 27, 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
Jun 27, 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
Jun 27, 2023 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
1. Opening Items
Type
Procedural
Subject
E. Pledge of Allegiance
Meeting
Jun 27, 2023 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
1. Opening Items
Type
Procedural
Subject
F. Moment of Silence
Meeting
Jun 27, 2023 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
1. Opening Items
Type
Information, Procedural
Subject
G. Approval of Agenda
Meeting
Jun 27, 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@taosnm.gov. No action may be taken.
Meeting
Jun 27, 2023 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
2. Citizens Forum
Type
Discussion

Summary/Background:

 

3. Awards and Recognitions
Subject
A. Introduction of the Town of Taos Summer Youth Program Participants - IT Intern: Noah Atencio and Parks & Recreation Interns: Demetria Maestas and Anahi Avilez. (Mayor Maestas)
Meeting
Jun 27, 2023 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
3. Awards and Recognitions
Type
Information

Summary/Background:

Introduction of the Town of Taos Summer Youth Program Participants - IT Intern: Noah Atencio, and Parks & Recreation Interns: Demetria Maestas and Anahi Avilez. (Mayor Maestas)

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 May 9, 2023 Town Council Regular Meeting Minutes. (Town Clerk Francella Garcia)
Meeting
Jun 27, 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
B. Discussion, consideration, and possible approval of May 22, 2023 Town Council Workshop Meeting Minutes. (Town Clerk Francella Garcia)
Meeting
Jun 27, 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 June 12, 2023, Town Council Special Workshop Meeting. (Town Clerk Francella Garcia)
Meeting
Jun 27, 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
D. Discussion, consideration and possible approval of contract TT-22-37-A2-23 (Amendment No. 2 to Contract TT-22-37) in the amount of $35,000 inclusive of gross receipts tax with Stephen P. Archuleta for lobbyist consultant services. (Town Clerk Francella Garcia)
Meeting
Jun 27, 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)
Fiscal Impact
Yes
Dollar Amount
$35,000.00
Budgeted
Yes
Budget Source
11-11-44005
Recommended Action
Approval of Contract TT-22-37 (TT-22-37-A2-23)

Summary/Background:

 

Contract TT-22-37 for Lobbyist Consultant Services was procured and awarded through a competitive request for proposals process (RFP #21-22-03).

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 Amendment 1 to contract TT-22-8232-1 with Souder Miller & Associates in the amount of $225,959.70, exclusive of New Mexico gross receipts tax for engineering and environmental services for the Taos Regional Landfill for 2023-2024 fiscal year. (Assistant Town Manager French Espinoza)
Meeting
Jun 27, 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
Jun 27, 2023
Absolute Date
Jun 27, 2023
Fiscal Impact
Yes
Dollar Amount
$244,460.16
Budgeted
Yes
Budget Source
82-32-44005 Environmental Services $91,923.35; 82-32-44005 Operating Permit & Modification $16,258.42; 85-25-45003 Cell 4B $99,375.63; 85-27-44005 US 64 TIA $36,902.76
Recommended Action
approval
Goals
2. Infrastructure (Roads, Airport, Facilities, Water and Sewer)
6. Environmental

Summary/Background: Souder Miller and Associates has been under the current contract (TT-22-8232-1/TT-22-46) to provide engineering and environmental services at the Taos Regional Landfill since December 16, 2021. These services were procured through a competitive request for proposals process (RFP #21-22-02). The RFP is valid for four years and expires December 15, 2025.

 

The purpose of this amendment is to continue or complete the design, construction phase services, and general oversight of the Taos Regional Landfill operations, as required by the New Mexico Environment Department - Solid Waste Bureau (NMED-SWB) for the 2023-2024 fiscal year. Please refer to Amendment 1 for details.

 

Additional Information:

Amendment 1 TT-22-8232-1-A1-23 effective 7/1/2023 - 6/30/2024, approved by TRLB on 6/15/2023, item 6-C / approval by Town Council pending.

Contract TT-22-8232-1 effective 7/1/2022 - 6/30/2023, approved by TRLB on 12/15/2022 and Town Council on 12/13/2022, item 7-B.

Contract TT-22-46 effective 12/16/2021 - 6/30/2022, approved by the Taos Regional Landfill Board 612/16/2021 item VI.-b.

 

 

Subject
F. Discussion, consideration and possible approval of May 2023 Financial Report (Finance Director Lupe Martinez)
Meeting
Jun 27, 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:

 

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 DFA Resolution No. 38, 2023 FY Final Budget, A Resolution requesting to adjust revenues according to fiscal year end procedures (Finance Director Lupe Martinez)
Meeting
Jun 27, 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:

 

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
H. Discussion, consideration and possible approval of DFA Resolution No. 39, 2023 FY Final Budget, A Resolution requesting to transfer permanent cash from General Fund in the amount of $175,000 to One Time Costs Fund for projects identified during a Regular Council Meeting held June 13, 2023 (Finance Director Lupe Martinez)
Meeting
Jun 27, 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:

 

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. 40, 2023 FY Final Budget, A Resolution requesting to transfer permanent cash from General Fund in the amount of $2,500,000 to Capital Projects Fund to set aside sufficient budget for the acquisition of real property (Finance Director Lupe Martinez)
Meeting
Jun 27, 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:

 

6. Matters from Staff
Subject
A. Discussion, consideration, and possible approval to enter into a contract with GRMS LLC in the amount of $129,050.00 inclusive of gross receipts tax for the 2023 Fourth of July event at Kit Carson Park and authorizing Mayor Maestas to execute the contract. (Facilities and Special Events Director Mitch Miller)
Meeting
Jun 27, 2023 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
6. Matters from Staff
Type

Summary/Background:

 

Subject
B. Discussion, consideration, and possible approval of Amendment No. 7 (TT-22-6329-1-A7-23) to contract TT-17-02 with SMA Operations, LLC in the amount of $1,079,804.00, exclusive of New Mexico gross receipts tax for continuing operations of the Taos Valley Regional Wastewater Treatment Facility for the 2023 – 2024 fiscal year. (Assistant Town Manager French Espinoza)
Meeting
Jun 27, 2023 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
6. Matters from Staff
Type
Action
Preferred Date
Jun 27, 2023
Absolute Date
Jun 27, 2023
Fiscal Impact
Yes
Dollar Amount
$1,155,390.28
Budgeted
Yes
Budget Source
63-29-44005
Recommended Action
Approval

Summary/Background: SMA Operations has been under contract for the operations, maintenance, and management of the Taos Valley Regional Wastewater Treatment Facility since July 1, 2016. 

 

Amendment No. 7 is for the continuing services effective July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2024. Please see SMA Operations Budget Proposal for details.

 

Attachments to the agenda item:

TT-17-02 Amendment 7 (TT-22-6329-1-A7-23) and Budget Proposal 2023-2024 FY

Original Contract 17-02 and Amendments 1-6

 

Additional Information:

On November 19, 2015, the Purchasing Division published a Request for Proposals (RFP #15-16-10), and the town subsequently awarded a contract to SMA Operations for the above-referenced project. The public bidding process included the following:

 

The RFP is valid for up to 8-10 years. Initially, eight years, but in 2018, an amendment to the Procurement Code (Section 13-1-150) extended the term to ten years. Staff will work with the Legal department to determine the appropriate contract term. If eight years, the contract/RFP expires on June 30, 2024, and Town staff will work to re-issue an RFP for future services. 

 

Contract TT-17-02 $903,613 approved by Council 6/14/2016 12-A

Amd 1. 17-233 $903,420.00, approved by Council 6/13/2017 Item 9-E

Amd 2. 18-310 $922,752.00, approved by Council 6/20/2018 Item 2-C

Amd 3. 19-345 $930,123.00, approved by Council 6/25/2019 Item 6-E

Amd 4. 20-182 $953,642.00, approved by Council 6/23/2020 Item 8-B

Amd 5. 21-112 $978,787.00, approved by Council 7/13/2021 Item 6-A

Amd 6. 22-6329-1 $1,028,385.00, approved by Council 12/13/2022 item 7-A

Amd 7. 22-6329-1-A7-23 $1,079,804.00, exclusive of NM GRT, Council approval pending

TOTAL $7,700,526.00, exclusive of NM GRT

 

Subject
C. Discussion, consideration and possible approval of the Regular Local Election Resolution 23-26. (Town Clerk Francella Garcia)
Meeting
Jun 27, 2023 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
6. Matters from Staff
Type
Action

Summary/Background:

According to State Statute 1-22-4B a municipality must notify the Secretary of State of all municipal positions to be filled at the next local government election.  It is recommended the governing body adopt an election resolution to identify these positions.

 

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. Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) public hearing to receive public input on community development needs, suggestions for the CDBG planning grant project and to report on past CDBG program activities. (Grant Administrator Denise Acosta)
Meeting
Jun 27, 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
Information

Summary/Background:

The purpose is to receive public input on community development needs and suggestions for CDBG planning grant projects. 

Eligible activities and categories will be described.  All interested parties are invited to attend, to submit project ideas, to provide supporting data and testimony, and other pertinent information.

8. Matters and Reports from the Town Manager
Subject
A. Discussion, consideration, and possible approval of Resolution 23-29, A Resolution of the Town of Taos Council instituting a Pay and Compensation Plan for its Employees and authorizing the Town Manager to implement said plan on July 8, 2023 (Town Manager Andrew Gonzales and HR Director Tamara Chavez)
Meeting
Jun 27, 2023 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
8. Matters and Reports from the Town Manager
Type
Action

Summary/Background:

Discussion, consideration, and possible approval of Resolution 23-29, A Resolution of the Town of Taos Council instituting a Pay and Compensation Plan for its employees and authorizing the Town Manager to implement said plan on July 8, 2023.  

 

Subject
B. Discussion, consideration, and possible approval of employment agreement Amendment No. 1 to Contract TT-22-77 (Contract No. TT-22-77-A1-23) with Town Attorney Christopher Stachura.
Meeting
Jun 27, 2023 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
8. Matters and Reports from the Town Manager
Type
Action

Summary/Background:

 

Subject
C. Discussion, consideration, and possible approval of employment agreement Amendment No. 1 to Contract TT-22-1111-3-A1-23 with Town Manager Andrew Gonzales.
Meeting
Jun 27, 2023 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
8. Matters and Reports from the Town Manager
Type
Action

Summary/Background:

 

Subject
D. Matters and Reports from the Town Manager.
Meeting
Jun 27, 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. Matters and Reports from the Mayor.
Meeting
Jun 27, 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. Discussion, consideration, and possible approval of the reappointment of Tetsuro Namba to the Planning and Zoning Commission by Councilmember Ortega.
Meeting
Jun 27, 2023 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
10. Matters and Reports from the Council
Type
Action

Summary/Background:

Original Term April 12, 2022 - June 30, 2023

Subject
B. Matters and Reports from the Council.
Meeting
Jun 27, 2023 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
10. Matters and Reports from the Council
Type
Discussion

Summary/Background:

 

11. Adjourn