1. Opening Items
Subject
A. Call to Order by the Honorable Mayor Pascualito M. Maestas.
Meeting
Aug 8, 2023 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
1. Opening Items
Type
Procedural

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Subject
B. Roll Call
Meeting
Aug 8, 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
Aug 8, 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
Aug 8, 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
Aug 8, 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
Aug 8, 2023 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
1. Opening Items
Type
Information, Procedural
File Attachments
Sunset and Mountains Moment of Silence.pdf (446 KB)
Subject
G. Approval of Agenda
Meeting
Aug 8, 2023 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
1. Opening Items
Type
Action
Recommended Action
Recommend approval.
File Attachments
August 8, 2023 Town Council Regular Meeting Agenda.pdf (104 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
Aug 8, 2023 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
2. Citizens Forum
Type
Discussion

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3. Awards and Recognitions
4. Presentations
Subject
A. Presentation by Stray Hearts Animal Shelter.
Meeting
Aug 8, 2023 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
4. Presentations
Type
Information

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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 June 29, 2023 Joint Meeting Minutes. (Town Clerk Francella Garcia)
Meeting
Aug 8, 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
B. Discussion, consideration, and possible approval of July 24, 2023 Town Council Workshop Meetings. (Town Clerk Francella Garcia)
Meeting
Aug 8, 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 Resolution 23-30, a resolution of the Town of Taos Council to submit a Planning Application to the New Mexico Department of Finance and Administration, Local Government Division, to update the Town of Taos Land Use and Development Code Title 15 and Title 16. (Grant Administrator Denise Acosta)
Meeting
Aug 8, 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
Aug 08, 2023
Absolute Date
Aug 08, 2023
Fiscal Impact
Yes
Dollar Amount
$50,000.00
Budgeted
No
Recommended Action
Staff recommends approval to submit an application for the CDBG Planning Grant.

Summary/Background:

Town Council finds that there is a significant need to update the Town of Taos Land Use and Development Code Title 15 and Title 16 as Phase III to provide adequate services to the community. This project meets the requirements and objectives of the Community Development Block Grant Program.

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Resolution 23-30.pdf (177 KB)
Taos_Ph2 CodeMtgs_v3 (1).pdf (24,203 KB)
Taos_Appendix_2022-06-24-1.pdf (11,691 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
D. Discussion, consideration, and possible approval of Resolution No. 23-35 a resolution of the Town of Taos approving Amendment No. 1 and Amendment No. 2 to the Enchanted Circle Council of Governments Joint Powers Agreement. (Mayor Maestas)
Meeting
Aug 8, 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

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Resolution 23-35.pdf (766 KB)
Exhibit A - Amendment No. 1.pdf (437 KB)
Exhibit B - Amendment No. 2.pdf (795 KB)
ECCoG Resolution 19-04.pdf (166 KB)
ECCoG Resolutio 22-02 .pdf (142 KB)
6. Matters from Staff
Subject
A. Discussion, consideration and possible approval for the Town of Taos to commit $200,000 to an agreement with TSVA Holdings, Inc., to provide air service for the 2023-2024 Winter Season. (Marketing and Tourism Director Karina Armijo)
Meeting
Aug 8, 2023 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
6. Matters from Staff
Type
Action
Preferred Date
Aug 08, 2023
Absolute Date
Aug 08, 2023
Fiscal Impact
Yes
Dollar Amount
$200,000.00
Budgeted
Yes
Budget Source
29-00-44005

Summary/Background:

 

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Air Service Agreement.pdf (642 KB)
Exhibit A - 2023-2024 Winter Season.pdf (265 KB)
TT-23-2417-3 Taos Air Summer Service 2023 Sig EXECUTED.pdf (243 KB)
AMENDED SS NOI 21-21-01 TSVA Holdings Inc 2023-02-21.pdf (548 KB)
Subject
B. Discussion, consideration and possible approval to utilize Sourcewell Contract No. 080321-TSI with T2 Systems in the amount of $217,318.42 exclusive of gross receipts tax to purchase and install 15 parking meter pay stations and mobile enforcement systems for various parking lots. (Chief Procurement Officer Bailey Andrea)
Meeting
Aug 8, 2023 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
6. Matters from Staff
Type
Action (Consent)
Fiscal Impact
Yes
Dollar Amount
$217,318.42
Budgeted
Yes
Budget Source
24-17-45005 $174,000 and 53-14-44005 $62,171
Recommended Action
Approval

Summary/Background:

 

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T2 Systems Sourcewell Contract 080321-TSI.pdf (504 KB)
Taos 15 x Luke II- Solar - Data - Installation.pdf (196 KB)
Taos UPsafety - Sourcewell - 1 x CityCite with XF Device.pdf (147 KB)
Taos MobilePay -50 x Signs.pdf (64 KB)
Taos LPR.pdf (177 KB)
T2 Systems Project Budget Breakdown.pdf (138 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.
7. Public Hearings - Citizens may attend in-person, virtually, or submit their comments or questions in writing to Town Clerk Francella Garcia at fgarcia@taosnm.gov, 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
Aug 8, 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 and consideration to select Mayor Maestas as the Voting Delegate and Councilmember Fambro as the Alternate Voting Delegate for the New Mexico Municipal League Annual Business Meeting on Thursday, August 31, 2023.
Meeting
Aug 8, 2023 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
9. Matters and Reports from the Mayor
Type
Action

Summary/Background:

A President-Elect, Vice President, Treasurer, and Three Directors-at-Large for a 2-year term will be elected.  The Annual Statement of Municipal Policy and Annual Resolutions will also be adopted.  The selected voting delegate must attend the NMML Annual Conference in Farmington, New Mexico, from August 30, 2023 to September 1, 2023.

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Subject
B. Matters and Reports from the Mayor.
Meeting
Aug 8, 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
Aug 8, 2023 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
10. Matters and Reports from the Council
Type
Discussion

Summary/Background:

 

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11. Adjourn