1. Opening Items
Subject
A. Call to Order by the Honorable Mayor Pascualito M. Maestas.
Meeting
Nov 14, 2023 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
1. Opening Items
Type
Procedural

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Subject
B. Roll Call
Meeting
Nov 14, 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
Nov 14, 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
Nov 14, 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
Nov 14, 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
Nov 14, 2023 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
1. Opening Items
Type
Information, Procedural
File Attachments
Moment of Silence - Fall.pdf (592 KB)
Subject
G. Approval of Agenda
Meeting
Nov 14, 2023 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
1. Opening Items
Type
Action
Recommended Action
Recommend approval.
File Attachments
11-14-2023 Agenda.pdf (811 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
Nov 14, 2023 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
2. Citizens Forum
Type
Discussion

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3. Awards and Recognitions
Subject
A. Introduction of newly hired full-time Public Works Department Employee- Dena Miller (Town Manager Andrew Gonzales)
Meeting
Nov 14, 2023 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
3. Awards and Recognitions
Type
Information

Summary/Background:

 

Introduction of newly hired Full-Time Public Works Director Dena L. Miller; Effective 11/13/2024

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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 October 10, 2023, Town Council Regular Meeting Minutes. (Town Clerk Francella Garcia)
Meeting
Nov 14, 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:

 

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Subject
B. Discussion, consideration, and possible approval of October 24, 2023, Town Council Regular Meeting Minutes. (Town Clerk Francella Garcia)
Meeting
Nov 14, 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:

 

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Subject
C. Discussion, consideration and possible approval of DFA Resolution No. 11, 2024 FY Final Budget, a resolution requesting to establish a fund and budget for the Law Enforcement Recruitment Fund in the amount of $393,750 over a three (3) year period to hire law enforcement/support positions according to NM Department of Finance & Administration, Grant Appropriation No. 23-ZH5048-92 (Finance Director Lupe Martinez)
Meeting
Nov 14, 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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DFA Resolution No. 11.pdf (66 KB)
DFA Resolution No. 11 Budget Detail.pdf (128 KB)
FY24 Law Enforcement Recruitment Fund (1).pdf (157 KB)
DFA BUDGET ADJUSTMENT NO. 11.pdf (35 KB)
Taos 23-ZH5048-92 Executed.pdf (517 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 DFA Resolution No. 12, 2024 FY Final Budget, a resolution requesting to establish a fund and budget to properly account for Taos Regional Landfill Series 2023 Loan No. PPRF 6173 in the total amount of $2,074,000 funded by the New Mexico Finance Authority (NMFA) for the purposes of landfill cell construction (Finance Director Lupe Martinez)
Meeting
Nov 14, 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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DFA Resolution No. 12.pdf (139 KB)
DFA Resolution No. 12 Budget Detail.pdf (134 KB)
Taos Regional Landfill Utility System Revenue Bonds 2023 Closing Memo.pdf (160 KB)
DFA RESOLUTION NO. 12 - TAOS REGIONAL LF.pdf (77 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 the Taos Plaza closure from 6:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. for the Annual Tree Lighting Event on December 2, 2023, held from 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. (Facilities Director Mark Flores)
Meeting
Nov 14, 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
No
Recommended Action
Discussion, consideration and possible approval of the Plaza closure (6am - 8pm) for the Annual Tree Lighting Event on December 2, 2023 held from 5:00pm - 7:00 pm.

Summary/Background:

 

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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 Resolution 23-44, a Resolution establishing a partnership between the Town of Taos and The Carson House for grant funding from the New Mexico Historic Preservation Division. (Grant Administrator Denise Acosta)
Meeting
Nov 14, 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
Nov 14, 2023
Absolute Date
Nov 14, 2023
Fiscal Impact
No

Summary/Background:

A Resolution establishing a partnership between the Town of Taos and The Carson House for grant funding from New Mexico Historic Preservation Division (HPD). The Town of Taos will act a Fiscal Agent for funding applied for as part of the 2023-24 CLG grant program. HPD will consider proposals that closely meet the Goals & Objectives outlined in the State of New Mexico’s Historic Preservation Plan, Preserving the Enchantment, Sustaining New Mexico’s Cultural Heritage, 2022-31. 

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Resolution 23-44.pdf (156 KB)
FFY2023 CLG Grant Announcement - FINAL.pdf (269 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
G. Discussion, consideration and possible approval of Holt-CAT sales agreement # 324927 for the purchase of (1) 2003 826GII Compactor in the amount of $152,000 exclusive of New Mexico gross receipts tax utilizing Caterpillar's cooperative contract #212816-01, to be used for the daily operations at the Taos Regional Landfill. (Chief Procurement Officer Bailey Andrea)
Meeting
Nov 14, 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
Nov 14, 2023
Fiscal Impact
Yes
Dollar Amount
$152,000.00
Budgeted
Yes
Budget Source
822-20-45005
File Attachments
Holt_2003 826G II CAT Compactor.pdf (424 KB)
Caterpillar_OMNIA Partners_Contract Documents_Redacted.pdf (14,984 KB)
212816-01__Addendum_No_1__Renewal.pdf (316 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.
6. Matters from Staff
Subject
A. Discussion, consideration and possible approval to destroy Town records eligible for destruction pursuant to Resolution 20-47, held in accordance with the New Mexico Administrative Code 1.21.2 and 1.21.3, unless otherwise specified in the Town of Taos Records Management and Retention Policy. (Town Clerk Francella Garcia)
Meeting
Nov 14, 2023 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
6. Matters from Staff
Type
Action

Summary/Background:

 

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20-47.pdf (27,518 KB)
Destruction Request Form Finance 2023.pdf (145 KB)
Utility Billing Destruction Form2.pdf (78 KB)
Subject
B. Discussion, consideration and possible approval to reconstruct the basketball and tennis courts at Fred Baca Park in the amount of $781,161.16 exclusive of New Mexico gross receipts tax utilizing Hellas Construction CES contract 2020-12N-A304-ALL. (Chief Procurement Officer Bailey Andrea)
Meeting
Nov 14, 2023 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
6. Matters from Staff
Type
Action (Consent)
Fiscal Impact
Yes
Dollar Amount
$848,926.89
Budget Source
50-33-45009, 29-11-45009, 24-00-45009 & 23-00-45002

Summary/Background:

 

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Hellas_Fred Baca Park - Town of Taos TN_11.08.2023 (1).pdf (1,266 KB)
Hellas Construction CES #2020-12N-A304-ALL.pdf (1,690 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
C. Discussion, consideration, and possible approval of street closure at Ledoux Street on Friday, December 1, 2023, from 2:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. for the annual Lighting of Ledoux Street event. (Facilities Director Mark Flores)
Meeting
Nov 14, 2023 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
6. Matters from Staff
Type
Action

Summary/Background:

 

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Subject
D. Discussion, consideration, and possible acceptance of the Rural Air Service Extension (RASE) grant agreement from New Mexico Department of Transportation in the amount of $3,200,000. (Mayor Maestas)
Meeting
Nov 14, 2023 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
6. Matters from Staff
Type
Action

Summary/Background:

 

File Attachments
NMDOT Grant Ageement.pdf (1,196 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@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
Nov 14, 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 Resolution 23-43, a resolution authorizing Mayor Maestas to sign the wastewater service agreement between the Town of Taos and Taos Pueblo.
Meeting
Nov 14, 2023 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
9. Matters and Reports from the Mayor
Type
Action

Summary/Background:

 

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Taos Pueblo Wastewater Resolution (1) (1).pdf (95 KB)
Amended Wastewater Service Agreement Between the Town of Taos and Taos Pueblo.pdf (118 KB)
Wastewater Service Agreement Between the Town of Taos and Taos Pueblo.pdf (158 KB)
Subject
B. Discussion regarding the Personnel Policy, succession planning, and the possible creation of a succession fund.
Meeting
Nov 14, 2023 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
9. Matters and Reports from the Mayor
Type
Action

Summary/Background:

 

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Subject
C. Matters and Reports from the Mayor.
Meeting
Nov 14, 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
Nov 14, 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 may conduct a Closed Executive Session to discuss the purchase, acquisition or disposal of real property or water rights pursuant to NMSA 1978, Section 10-15-1(H)(8); and discussion of collective bargaining strategy prior to negotiations between a public body and a union representing employees of the public body; collective bargaining sessions involving the public body and union (§ 10-15-1(H)(5)); and consultations and impasse resolution procedures at which the public body and the union are present (§ 10-7E-17(G) of the Public Employee Bargaining Act).
Meeting
Nov 14, 2023 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
11. Closed Executive Session
Type
Action

Summary/Background:

 

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Subject
B. Attorney's Report Concerning Closed Executive Session.
Meeting
Nov 14, 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
Nov 14, 2023 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
11. Closed Executive Session
Type

Summary/Background:

 

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12. Adjourn