1. Opening Items
Subject
A. Call to Order by the Honorable Mayor Pascualito M. Maestas.
Meeting
Oct 10, 2023 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
1. Opening Items
Type
Procedural

Summary/Background:

 

Subject
B. Roll Call
Meeting
Oct 10, 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
Oct 10, 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
Oct 10, 2023 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
1. Opening Items
Type
Procedural
Subject
E. Pledge of Allegiance
Meeting
Oct 10, 2023 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
1. Opening Items
Type
Procedural
Subject
F. Moment of Silence
Meeting
Oct 10, 2023 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
1. Opening Items
Type
Information, Procedural
Subject
G. Approval of Agenda
Meeting
Oct 10, 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
Oct 10, 2023 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
2. Citizens Forum
Type
Discussion

Summary/Background:

 

3. Awards and Recognitions
Subject
A. Introduction of newly hired Full-Time Facilities Department Employee - Mark Flores, Facilities Director; Effective 10/02/2023 (Town Manager Andrew Gonzales)
Meeting
Oct 10, 2023 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
3. Awards and Recognitions
Type
Information

Summary/Background:

 

Introduction of newly hired Full-Time Facilities Department Employee - Mark Flores, Facilities Director; Effective 10/02/2023)

Subject
B. Introduction of newly hired Full-Time Parks & Recreations Department Employee - Norman Schwindt-Giles, Recreation Specialist I; Effective 10/02/2023 (HR Director Tamara Chavez)
Meeting
Oct 10, 2023 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
3. Awards and Recognitions
Type
Information

Summary/Background:

Introduction of newly hired Full-Time Parks & Recreations Department Employee - Norman Schwindt-Giles, Recreation Specialist I; Effective 10/02/2023 (HR Director Tamara Chavez)

Subject
C. Introduction of newly hired Full-Time Public Works Department Employee - Matthew S. Martinez, Public Works Operator II; Effective 10/04/2023 (HR Director Tamara Chavez).
Meeting
Oct 10, 2023 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
3. Awards and Recognitions
Type
Information

Summary/Background:

Introduction of newly hired full-time Public Works Department employee - Matthew S. Martinez, Public Works Operator II; Effective 10/04/2023 (HR Director Tamara Chavez).

Subject
D. Introduction of newly hired Full-Time Public Works Department Employee - Matthew G. Armijo, Public Works Operator I; Effective 10/04/2023 (HR Director Tamara Chavez)
Meeting
Oct 10, 2023 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
3. Awards and Recognitions
Type
Information

Summary/Background:

Introduction of newly hired full-time Public Works Department employee - Matthew G. Armijo, Public Works Operator I; Effective 10/04/2023 (HR Director Tamara Chavez).

Subject
E. Introduction of newly hired Full-Time Planning Department Employee - Antonio L. Fernandez, Code Official; Effective 10/04/2023 (HR Director Tamara Chavez)
Meeting
Oct 10, 2023 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
3. Awards and Recognitions
Type
Information

Summary/Background:

Introduction of newly hired full-time Planning Department employee - Antonio L. Fernandez, Code Official; Effective 10/04/2023 (HR Director Tamara Chavez).

4. Presentations
Subject
A. Taos Housing Partnership updates by Executive Director Lisa O’Brien.
Meeting
Oct 10, 2023 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
4. Presentations
Type
Discussion, Information

Summary/Background:

 

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 September 12, 2023, Town Council Regular Meeting Minutes. (Town Clerk Francella Garcia)
Meeting
Oct 10, 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 September 25, 2023, Town Council Workshop Meeting Minutes. (Town Clerk Francella Garcia)
Meeting
Oct 10, 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), Discussion, Minutes

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
C. Discussion, consideration and possible approval of Resolution 23-42 authorizing acceptance of grant funding for Law Enforcement Recruitment from the 2023 New Mexico Legislative Session in the amount of up to $393,750. (Grant Administrator Denise Acosta)
Meeting
Oct 10, 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
Oct 10, 2023
Absolute Date
Oct 10, 2023
Fiscal Impact
Yes
Dollar Amount
$393,750.00
Recommended Action
Staff recommends approval and acceptance of funds

Summary/Background:

New Mexico Department of Public Safety administers the Law Enforcement Recruitment Fund in partnership with the Department of Finance and Administration. Law enforcement departments may use awards for salaries, benefits, recruitment incentives, and other personnel expenditures related to recruiting and training certified law enforcement officers in New Mexico. The Law Enforcement Recruitment Fund is part of a nonrecurring appropriation secured during the last legislative session in House Bill 68.

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 DFA Resolution No. 7, 2024 FY Final Budget, a resolution requesting to reallocate the budget identified as Law Enforcement Retention Fund 21200 into newly created Laws of 2022 Retention - LER Fund 21210 pursuant to the New Mexico Department of Finance & Administration updated Local Government Budget Management System (LGBMS) Chart of Accounts. (Finance Director Lupe Martinez)
Meeting
Oct 10, 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
E. Discussion, consideration and possible approval of DFA Resolution No. 8, 2024 FY Final Budget, a resolution requesting to pay off NMFA Loan No. PPRF-3320 in an amount not to exceed $379,717.00 as approved during a Regional Landfill Board Meeting held September 28, 2023. (Finance Director Lupe Martinez)
Meeting
Oct 10, 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
F. Discussion, consideration and possible approval of DFA Resolution No. 9, 2024 FY Final Budget, a resolution requesting to adjust the operating budgets of the Landfill Enterprise Fund pursuant to a Regional Landfill Board meeting held September 28, 2023 approving Budget Adjustment 24-01 as presented. (Finance Director Lupe Martinez)
Meeting
Oct 10, 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 utilize New Mexico State Purchasing Agreement#00-00000-20-00121 Police Pursuit 1123 and quote #092923-1 from Phil Long Ford for the purchase of three (3) 2024 Ford Police Expedition SSV Utility Vehicles for a total amount not to exceed $171,027.00. The remaining balance of the approved funding will be utilized to purchase and install appropriate emergency response equipment onto vehicles, subject to approval at a later Town Council meeting. (Chief of Police John Wentz)
Meeting
Oct 10, 2023 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
6. Matters from Staff
Type
Action (Consent)
Preferred Date
Oct 10, 2023
Absolute Date
Oct 10, 2023
Fiscal Impact
Yes
Dollar Amount
$171,027.00
Budgeted
Yes
Budget Source
54-26-45004
Recommended Action
approval

Summary/Background: Discussion, consideration and possible approval to utilize New Mexico State Purchasing Agreement#00-00000-20-00121_00-0000000121 Police Pursuit 1123 and quote #092923-1 from Phil Long Ford for the purchase of three (3) 2024 Ford Police Expedition SSV Utility Vehicles for a total amount not to exceed $171,027.00. Remaining balance of approved funding will be utilized to purchase and install appropriate emergency response equipment onto vehicles, subject to approval at a later Town Council meeting (Chief of Police John Wentz)

 

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.
Subject
A. Discussion, consideration and possible approval of Resolution 23-40, a resolution adopting the FY 2025-2029 Infrastructure Capital Improvement Plan (ICIP). (Assistant Town Manager Francisco Espinoza)
Meeting
Oct 10, 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@taosnm.gov, and comments will be read during the meeting.
Type
Action
Preferred Date
Oct 10, 2023
Absolute Date
Oct 10, 2023
Fiscal Impact
No
Recommended Action
Staff recommends approval

Summary/Background:

On Monday, September 25, 2023,  and Tuesday, September 26, 2023, the Council reviewed the Infrastructure Capital Improvement Plan (ICIP) and conducted a final ranking at this regularly scheduled meeting. The ICIP provides a framework for decisions about community growth and development, covers a five year period and is developed and submitted annually. It includes funding time frames, estimated costs, justifications, and the details of each specific infrastructure capital improvement project proposed, by year, over the five-year period. The plan includes repair or replacement of existing infrastructure and the development of new infrastructure.

 

Some general guidelines regarding the projects are: 

1) Must have a value of $10,000 and a useful life of at least 10 years;

2) Repair or replacement of existing infrastructure and/or the development of new infrastructure;

3) Not part of the annual budget; and,

4) Project must be owned by the Town.

 

ICIP Publication - The complete ICIP Publication will be available before the 2023 Legislative Session. The ICIP Publication will include the project summary and the top 5 projects of all participating entities and will be available on the web at: http://nmdfa.state.nm.us/ICIP.aspx.

 

A notice announcing the ICIP publication is sent to the Governor of New Mexico, all Legislators, Legislative Finance Council, Legislative Council Service, and all participating entities.

Subject
B. Discussion, consideration and possible approval of Ordinance 23-12 in the creation of sections within the Town of Taos Land Use Development Code with respect to Sections of Title 16, Section 16.16.226 Hospital Overlay Zone District, Section 16.16.226.1 Purpose, Section 16.16.226.2 Development Standards and Permitted Use Requirements, Section 16.16.226.3 Permitted Special Use Classification, Section 16.16.226.4 Application Procedure, Section 16.16.226.5 Site Development and Design Standards, Section 16.16.226.6 Definitions. (Long Range Planner Nathan Sanchez) Note: Item was tabled at the September 26, 2023, Town Council Regular Meeting.
Meeting
Oct 10, 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@taosnm.gov, and comments will be read during the meeting.
Type

Summary/Background:

 

Subject
C. Discussion, consideration, and possible approval of Ordinance 23-13 amending the Town of Taos Zoning Map and the Town Land Use Development Code. This ordinance amends the Town of Taos official zoning map with respect to parcels within the Hospital Overlay Zone District. (Long Range Planner Nathan Sanchez.) Note: Item was tabled at the September 26, 2023, Town Council Regular Meeting.
Meeting
Oct 10, 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@taosnm.gov, and comments will be read during the meeting.
Type

Summary/Background:

 

8. Matters and Reports from the Town Manager
Subject
A. Matters and Reports from the Town Manager.
Meeting
Oct 10, 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. Mayor's appointment and Council's ratification of Councilmember Fambro to serve on the Taos County Cooperative Weed Management Area Board.
Meeting
Oct 10, 2023 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
9. Matters and Reports from the Mayor
Type
Action

Summary/Background:

 

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

Summary/Background:

 

11. Adjourn