1. Opening Items
Subject
A. Call to Order by the Honorable Mayor Pascualito M. Maestas.
Meeting
Feb 13, 2024 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
1. Opening Items
Type
Procedural

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Subject
B. Roll Call
Meeting
Feb 13, 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
Feb 13, 2024 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
1. Opening Items
Type
Procedural

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Land Acknowledgement.pdf (61 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
Feb 13, 2024 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
1. Opening Items
Type
Procedural
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Subject
E. Pledge of Allegiance
Meeting
Feb 13, 2024 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
1. Opening Items
Type
Procedural
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Subject
F. Moment of Silence
Meeting
Feb 13, 2024 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
1. Opening Items
Type
Procedural

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Moment of Silence -Winter .pdf (442 KB)
Subject
G. Approval of Agenda
Meeting
Feb 13, 2024 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
1. Opening Items
Type
Action
Recommended Action
Recommend approval.
File Attachments
February 13, 2024, Town Council Regular Meeting Agenda.pdf (102 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
Feb 13, 2024 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
2. Citizens Forum
Type
Discussion

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3. Awards and Recognitions
Subject
A. Introduction and Oath of Office for Full-Time Fire Department Employee- Jason Veo, Fire Cadet. (Fire Chief Edward Abeyta)
Meeting
Feb 13, 2024 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
3. Awards and Recognitions
Type
Information

Summary/Background:

Introduction and Oath of Office for Full-Time Fire Department Employee- Jason Veo, Fire Cadet; administered by Judge Richard Chavez and Edward J. Abeyta, Fire Chief; Effective 02/05/2024

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Veo, Jason K. Oath of Office 02.13.24.doc (177 KB)
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 January 9, 2024 Town Council Regular Meeting Minutes. (Town Clerk Francella Garcia)
Meeting
Feb 13, 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

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Subject
B. Discussion, consideration, and possible approval of January 22, 2024 Town Council Workshop Meeting Minutes. (Town Clerk Francella Garcia)
Meeting
Feb 13, 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), Minutes

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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
C. Discussion, consideration, and possible approval of January 23, 2024 Town Council Regular Meeting Minutes. (Town Clerk Francella Garcia)
Meeting
Feb 13, 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

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Subject
D. Discussion, consideration and possible approval of Resolution 24-03, a resolution of the Town Council authorizing signature authority for all bank accounts of the Town of Taos. (Town Manager Andrew Gonzales)
Meeting
Feb 13, 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

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Resolution 24-03.pdf (154 KB)
Subject
E. Discussion, consideration and possible approval of a purchase in the amount of $173,074.04 exclusive of New Mexico gross receipts tax to replace the booster and Grundfos pumps and motors within the storage tank located off Canon East, utilizing state contract SPA 40-00000-23-00018 with Alpha Southwest. (Chief Procurement Officer Bailey Andrea)
Meeting
Feb 13, 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
$188,058.87
Budget Source
62-27-45003

Summary/Background:

 

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AlphaSW-pumps&motors.pdf (48 KB)
Alpha Southwest Contract No. SPA 40-00000-23-00018.pdf (1,131 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 award Northern Mountain Constructors, Inc. proposal number SKX-22-01 in the amount of $3,204,351.30 exclusive of New Mexico gross receipts tax to complete the Apron Reconstruction Project at the Taos Regional Airport. (Chief Procurement Officer Bailey Andrea)
Meeting
Feb 13, 2024 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
6. Matters from Staff
Type
Action (Consent)
Dollar Amount
$3,428,655.89
Budgeted
Yes
Budget Source
52-68-45002

Summary/Background:

 

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Northern Mountain Constructors Apron Bid.pdf (1,692 KB)
Bid Summary.pdf (91 KB)
Bid Tab.pdf (202 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 Resolution 24-06 requesting funding from the New Mexico Department of Transportation Municipal Arterial Program grant application for Improvements to Camino del Medio. (Public Works Director Dena Miller)
Meeting
Feb 13, 2024 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
6. Matters from Staff
Type
Action
Preferred Date
Feb 13, 2024
Absolute Date
Feb 13, 2024
Fiscal Impact
Yes
Budgeted
No
Budget Source
Grant
Recommended Action
Approval
Goals
2. Infrastructure (Roads, Airport, Facilities, Water and Sewer)

Summary/Background: 

This grant application is due March 15, 2024, with project determination taking place in the summer of 2024 and funds becoming available in the fall of 2024.

 

 

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Resolution 24-06.pdf (129 KB)
Project Data Sheet.pdf (18 KB)
MAP Application.pdf (1,877 KB)
Subject
C. 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
Feb 13, 2024 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
6. Matters from Staff
Type
Action

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Destruction Request Form Finance 2024.pdf (138 KB)
Destruction Request Form Finance Department.pdf (648 KB)
2024 Legal Destruction Request Form pdf.pdf (534 KB)
Destruction Request Form Planning and Zoning 2024.pdf (121 KB)
Resolution 20-47 Amended Records Management and Retention Policy (2).pdf (28,236 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
Feb 13, 2024 - 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 appointment to serve as the Town representative on the Rio Fernando de Taos Collaborative Board.
Meeting
Feb 13, 2024 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
9. Matters and Reports from the Mayor
Type
Action

Summary/Background:

 

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Subject
B. Matters and Reports from the Mayor.
Meeting
Feb 13, 2024 - 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
Feb 13, 2024 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
10. Matters and Reports from the Council
Type
Discussion

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11. Closed Executive Session
Subject
A. 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
Feb 13, 2024 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
11. Closed Executive Session
Type
Discussion

Summary/Background:

 

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PICTURE - CLOSED EXECUTIVE SESSION IN PROGRESS.pdf (366 KB)
Subject
B. Attorney's Report Concerning Closed Executive Session
Meeting
Feb 13, 2024 - 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
Feb 13, 2024 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
11. Closed Executive Session
Type

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12. Adjourn