Tuesday, January 9, 2024

Town Council Regular Meeting

4:00 p.m.
Hybrid Meeting (Option to attend in-person or virtually.)
The Town of Taos will hold its hybrid Town Council Regular Meeting at the Town Council Chambers, 120 Civic Plaza Drive. Members of the public can livestream the meeting or view it in archived format on the Town’s website taosnm.gov. - https://www.taosnm.gov/259/Public-Meetings---Live-Archive. Those wishing to submit comments may contact Town Clerk Francella Garcia at (575)751-2004 or email fgarcia@taosnm.gov. Those wishing to participate virtually, please use meeting attendee link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84057756900

1. Opening Items

Subject: A. Call to Order by the Honorable Mayor Pascualito M. Maestas.

Meeting: Jan 9, 2024 - Town Council Regular Meeting

Category: 1. Opening Items

Type: Procedural

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Subject: B. Roll Call

Meeting: Jan 9, 2024 - 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: Jan 9, 2024 - Town Council Regular Meeting

Category: 1. Opening Items

Type: Procedural

Summary/Background:

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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: Jan 9, 2024 - Town Council Regular Meeting

Category: 1. Opening Items

Type: Procedural

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Subject: E. Pledge of Allegiance

Meeting: Jan 9, 2024 - Town Council Regular Meeting

Category: 1. Opening Items

Type: Procedural

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Subject: F. Moment of Silence

Meeting: Jan 9, 2024 - Town Council Regular Meeting

Category: 1. Opening Items

Type: Information, Procedural

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Subject: G. Approval of Agenda

Meeting: Jan 9, 2024 - Town Council Regular Meeting

Category: 1. Opening Items

Type: Action

Recommended Action: Recommend approval.

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Agenda.pdf (127 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: Jan 9, 2024 - Town Council Regular Meeting

Category: 2. Citizens Forum

Type: Discussion

Summary/Background:

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3. Awards and Recognitions

Subject: A. Introduction and Oath of Office for newly hired full-time Police Cadet Rick Fisher Granillo, administered by Judge Richard Chavez; Effective January 8, 2024.

Meeting: Jan 9, 2024 - Town Council Regular Meeting

Category: 3. Awards and Recognitions

Type: Information

Summary/Background:

Introduction and Oath of Office for newly hired full-time Police Cadet Rick Fisher Granillo, administered by Judge Richard Chavez; Effective January 8, 2024.

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Granillo Fisher, Rick A. Oath of Office 1.9.24.doc (177 KB)

4. Presentations

Subject: A. Presentation of the Responsible Beverage Packet by Casandra Romero with the Rocky Mountain Youth Corps.

Meeting: Jan 9, 2024 - Town Council Regular Meeting

Category: 4. Presentations

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Subject: B. Marketing and public relations year-end update by Idea Peddler.

Meeting: Jan 9, 2024 - Town Council Regular Meeting

Category: 4. Presentations

Type: Discussion, Information

Summary/Background:

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TOT Council City Meeting.pdf (6,545 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 November 28, 2023 Town Council Regular Meeting minutes. (Town Clerk Francella Garcia)

Meeting: Jan 9, 2024 - 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, Minutes

Summary/Background:

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Subject: B. Discussion, consideration and possible approval of December 12, 2023 Town Council Regular Meeting minutes. (Town Clerk Francella Garcia)

Meeting: Jan 9, 2024 - 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, Minutes

Summary/Background:

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Subject: C. Discussion, consideration and possible approval of December 28, 2023 Town Council Special Meeting minutes. (Town Clerk Francella Garcia)

Meeting: Jan 9, 2024 - 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, Minutes

Summary/Background:

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Subject: D. Discussion, consideration and possible approval of DFA Resolution No. 17, 2024 FY Final Budget, a resolution requesting to adjust the budget to properly account for the adjusting journal entries required to properly close out prior loans issued by the New Mexico Finance Authority (NMFA) related to the 2015 Regional Landfill Retirement Fund 70, Regional Landfill Fund 82, Regional Landfill Acquisition Fund 85, Regional Landfill Reserve Fund 86 and Regional Landfill Reserve Fund 88, 2009 NMFA PPRF (Eco Park) Fund 40, 2011 NMFA PPRF Streets Fund 42, 1/4 GRT Capital Improvement Fund 32 and; Municipal Road Gasoline Tax Fund 31 (Finance Director Lupe Martinez)

Meeting: Jan 9, 2024 - 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. 17.pdf (185 KB)

DFA Resolution No. 17 Budget Detail.pdf (140 KB)

DFA RESOLUTION NO. 17.pdf (45 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 DFA Resolution No. 18, 2024 FY Final Budget, a resolution requesting to adjust the budget pursuant to grant amendments associated with Grant No. 21-690-3200-20848 in the amount of $7,763.00 related to the CYFD Juvenile Justice Grant and Grant No. SKX-22-01 in the amount of $443,305.00 related to the Airport Apron Reconstruction (Finance Director Lupe Martinez)

Meeting: Jan 9, 2024 - 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.

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Summary/Background:

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DFA Resolution No. 18.pdf (179 KB)

DFA Resolution No. 18 Budget Detail.pdf (154 KB)

DFA RESOLUTION NO. 18 .pdf (69 KB)

CYFD_Agreement_Amendment_21-690-3200-20848-3_ (1).pdf (4,377 KB)

Complete_with_DocuSign_SKX-22-01_TERMINAL_APRON - Amendment #2.pdf (8,129 KB)

Subject: F. Discussion, consideration and possible approval of DFA Resolution No. 19, 2024 FY Final Budget, a resolution requesting to establish a budget for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Project No. 22-C-NR-I-06-G-106 awarded in the amount of $50,000.00 for the purpose to update the Land Use and Development Code (Finance Director Lupe Martinez)

Meeting: Jan 9, 2024 - 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.

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Summary/Background:

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DFA Resolution No. 19.pdf (178 KB)

DFA Resolution No. 19 Budget Detail.pdf (132 KB)

Town of Taos 22-C-NR-I-06-G-106.pdf (7,491 KB)

DFA RESOLUTION NO. 19 GENERAL AND GRANTS.pdf (39 KB)

Subject: G. Discussion, consideration and possible approval of DFA Resolution No. 20, 2024 FY Final Budget, a resolution requesting to establish a budget for a Subrecipient Agreement by and between the New Mexico Department of Finance and Administration and the Town of Taos pursuant to Grant Agreement No. 23-ZH5053-51 to plan and design the Filemon Sanchez Sports Complex in Taos in Taos County in the amount of $95,000.00 (Finance Director Lupe Martinez)

Meeting: Jan 9, 2024 - 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:

File Attachments

DFA Resolution No. 20.pdf (174 KB)

DFA Resolution No. 20 Budget Detail.pdf (150 KB)

Town of Taos 23-ZH5053-51.pdf (4,580 KB)

Taos 23-ZH5053-51 Award Letter.pdf (245 KB)

DFA RESOLUTION NO. 20 COMMUNITY GRANTS.pdf (35 KB)

Subject: H. Discussion, consideration and possible approval for the purchase of one (1) Fire Apparatus Brush Truck, utilizing Siddons Martin Emergency Group Contract No. FS12-19 in the amount of $274,805.44 exclusive of New Mexico gross receipts tax. (Chief Procurement Officer Bailey Andrea)

Meeting: Jan 9, 2024 - 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: $274,805.44

Budgeted: Yes

Budget Source: 21-15-45004

Summary/Background:

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Skeeter Apparatus Component List - Quote.pdf (627 KB)

Fire Apparatus - State Approval.pdf (161 KB)

Siddons Martin Coop Contract.pdf (390 KB)

Subject: I. Discussion, consideration and possible approval of Task Order A with Miller Engineers to provide engineering and design services for the Taos Regional Landfill Cell 5A Design and Construction Project in the amount of $164,330.00 exclusive of New Mexico gross receipts tax. (Chief Procurement Officer Bailey Andrea)

Meeting: Jan 9, 2024 - 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)

Dollar Amount: $177,784.52

Budget Source: 83-23-45003

Summary/Background:

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SMA Cell 5A Design - Proposal.pdf (1,088 KB)

6. Matters from Staff

Subject: A. Discussion, consideration, and possible approval of Open Meetings Resolution 24-01. This resolution establishes the schedule of Town Council Regular Meetings and Workshop Meetings. Approval of resolution constitutes reasonable notice of such meetings. (Town Clerk Francella Garcia)

Meeting: Jan 9, 2024 - Town Council Regular Meeting

Category: 6. Matters from Staff

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Summary/Background:

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24-01 Open Meetings Resolution 2.pdf (173 KB)

2024 Meeting Schedule.pdf (172 KB)

Subject: B. Update from Julia Struck regarding the Town of Taos Wellness Program (HR Director, Tamara Chavez)

Meeting: Jan 9, 2024 - Town Council Regular Meeting

Category: 6. Matters from Staff

Type: Information

Summary/Background:

Update from Julia Struck regarding the Town of Taos Wellness Program (HR Director, Tamara Chavez)

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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 No. 24-02 accepting the report of New Mexico MainStreet with regards to making certain findings and determinations pursuant to the Metropolitan Redevelopment Code and amending the designated Taos Downtown Metropolitan Redevelopment Area Boundary. (Planning and Zoning Director Christopher Larsen)

Meeting: Jan 9, 2024 - 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.