1. Opening Items
Subject
A. Call to Order by the Honorable Mayor Pascualito M. Maestas.
Meeting
Mar 12, 2024 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
1. Opening Items
Type
Procedural

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Subject
B. Roll Call
Meeting
Mar 12, 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
Mar 12, 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
Mar 12, 2024 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
1. Opening Items
Type
Procedural
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Salute to the Flag of NM.pdf (227 KB)
Subject
E. Pledge of Allegiance
Meeting
Mar 12, 2024 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
1. Opening Items
Type
Procedural
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Subject
F. Moment of Silence
Meeting
Mar 12, 2024 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
1. Opening Items
Type
Information, Procedural
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Mountains Moment of Silence.pdf (246 KB)
Subject
G. Approval of Agenda
Meeting
Mar 12, 2024 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
1. Opening Items
Type
Action
Recommended Action
Recommend approval.
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March 12, 2024 Town Council Regular Meeting Agenda.pdf (97 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
Mar 12, 2024 - 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 Facilities Department Employee - Jonathan D. Rodriguez. (HR Director Tamara Chavez)
Meeting
Mar 12, 2024 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
3. Awards and Recognitions
Type
Information

Summary/Background:

Introduction of newly hired Full-Time Facilities Department Employee - Jonathan D. Rodriguez, Maintenance Mechanic I; Effective 03/04/2024 (HR Director Tamara Chavez)

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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 February 13, 2024 Town Council Regular Meeting Minutes. (Town Clerk Francella Garcia)
Meeting
Mar 12, 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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B. Discussion, consideration and possible approval of February 26, 2024 Town Council Workshop Meeting Minutes. (Town Clerk Francella Garcia)
Meeting
Mar 12, 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
C. Discussion, consideration and possible approval of DFA Resolution No. 27, 2024 FY Final Budget, a resolution requesting to establish a budget pursuant to the Law Enforcement Retention Fund - Year Two disbursement in the total amount of $11,364.00 for retention payments being issued to eligible Law Enforcement Officers who have successfully met the requirements set forth by granting agency (Finance Director Lupe Martinez)
Meeting
Mar 12, 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)

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DFA Resolution No. 27.pdf (175 KB)
DFA Resolution No. 27 Budget Detail.pdf (103 KB)
DFA RESOLUTION NO. 27 - DPS LER.pdf (42 KB)
DPS Invoice.pdf (604 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 Resolution 24-09 approving the hiring of Joshua D. Mondragon, an immediate family member of Town employee, Human Resources Administrative Assistant Shirley Mondragon. (HR Director Tamara Chavez)
Meeting
Mar 12, 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)
Preferred Date
Mar 12, 2024
Fiscal Impact
No
Budgeted
Yes

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Resolution - Joshua Mondragon.pdf (151 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
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
Mar 12, 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. Matters and Reports from the Mayor.
Meeting
Mar 12, 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
Mar 12, 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. The Council will conduct a closed executive session to discuss the pay and compensation plan pursuant to NMSA 1978, Section 10-15-1(H)(5) 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.
Meeting
Mar 12, 2024 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
11. Closed Executive Session
Type
Discussion

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PICTURE - CLOSED EXECUTIVE SESSION IN PROGRESS.pdf (366 KB)
Subject
B. Attorney's Report Concerning Closed Executive Session
Meeting
Mar 12, 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
Mar 12, 2024 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
11. Closed Executive Session
Type

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12. Adjourn