1. Opening Items
Subject
A. Call to Order by the Honorable Mayor Pascualito M. Maestas.
Meeting
Nov 28, 2023 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
1. Opening Items
Type
Procedural

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Subject
B. Roll Call
Meeting
Nov 28, 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 28, 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 28, 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 28, 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
Nov 28, 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 28, 2023 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
1. Opening Items
Type
Action
Recommended Action
Recommend approval.
File Attachments
November 28, 2023 Town Council Regular Meeting Agenda.pdf (96 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 28, 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 District Manager Peter Vigil with the Taos Soil and Water Conservation District.
Meeting
Nov 28, 2023 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
4. Presentations
Type
Action

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project 83.pdf (954 KB)
rcd (1).pdf (1,316 KB)
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 DFA Resolution No. 13, 2024 FY Final Budget, A Resolution requesting to increase operational expenses in the total amount of $73,863 as approved during a Regional Landfill Board Special Meeting held November 13, 2023 (Finance Director Lupe Martinez)
Meeting
Nov 28, 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)

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DFA Resolution No. 13.pdf (77 KB)
DFA Resolution No. 13 Budget Detail.pdf (126 KB)
DFA RESOLUTION NO. 13-UPDATED.pdf (36 KB)
RLB Budget Resolution 24-02.pdf (50 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
B. Discussion, consideration and possible approval of DFA Resolution No. 14, 2024 FY Final Budget, a resolution requesting to establish a budget for the Rural Air Service Enhancement (RASE) Grant No. SKX-24-03 awarded in the amount of $3,200,000 by the NM Department of Transportation - Aviation Division to support regional air transportation services pursuant to the RASE Program (Finance Director Lupe Martinez)
Meeting
Nov 28, 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 required 10% Grant Match of RASE Grant No. SKX-24-03 will be expensed to the Lodgers' Tax Fund 23 in the amount of $320,000.00.

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DFA Resolution No. 14 REVISED.pdf (186 KB)
DFA RESOLUTION NO. 14 - REVISED 11-28-23.pdf (45 KB)
DFA Resolution No. 14 Budget Detail REVISED.pdf (113 KB)
SKX-24-03 - RASE Grant.pdf (1,166 KB)
EXHIBIT A of RASE Grant No. SKX-24-03.pdf (124 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. Appointment of Facilities Director Mark Flores to act as the Town of Taos Designated Resident Agent for Governmental Liquor License No. 9069.
Meeting
Nov 28, 2023 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
6. Matters from Staff
Type
Action

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Designated Resident Agent.pdf (323 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 28, 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, consideration, and possible approval of a joint resolution committing to continued collaboration between the Town of Taos, Taos County, the Taos Municipal School District, and Taos Pueblo.
Meeting
Nov 28, 2023 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
9. Matters and Reports from the Mayor
Type
Action

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Joint Resolution.pdf (57 KB)
Subject
B. Matters and Reports from the Mayor.
Meeting
Nov 28, 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
Nov 28, 2023 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
10. Matters and Reports from the Council
Type
Discussion

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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).
Meeting
Nov 28, 2023 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
11. Closed Executive Session
Type
Action, Discussion

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Subject
B. Attorney's Report Concerning Closed Executive Session
Meeting
Nov 28, 2023 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
11. Closed Executive Session
Type
Discussion

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Subject
C. Action on item discussed in Closed Executive Session (as necessary, by motion.)
Meeting
Nov 28, 2023 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
11. Closed Executive Session
Type

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12. Adjourn