Tuesday, April 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://taosnm.gov/tcm

1. Opening Items

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

Meeting: Apr 9, 2024 - Town Council Regular Meeting

Category: 1. Opening Items

Type: Procedural

Summary/Background:

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Subject: B. Roll Call

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

Category: 1. Opening Items

Type: Procedural

Summary/Background:

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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: Apr 9, 2024 - Town Council Regular Meeting

Category: 1. Opening Items

Type: Procedural

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Subject: E. Pledge of Allegiance

Meeting: Apr 9, 2024 - Town Council Regular Meeting

Category: 1. Opening Items

Type: Procedural

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Subject: F. Moment of Silence

Meeting: Apr 9, 2024 - Town Council Regular Meeting

Category: 1. Opening Items

Type: Information, Procedural

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Moment of Silence Sunset.pdf (136 KB)

Subject: G. Approval of Agenda

Meeting: Apr 9, 2024 - Town Council Regular Meeting

Category: 1. Opening Items

Type: Action

Recommended Action: Recommend approval.

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April 9, 2024 Town Council Regular Meeting Agenda.pdf (104 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: Apr 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 of newly hired full-time Taos Public Library Employee - Sarah Bryson, Library Services Director; Effective 04/08/2024. (Town Manager Andrew Gonzales).

Meeting: Apr 9, 2024 - Town Council Regular Meeting

Category: 3. Awards and Recognitions

Type: Information

Summary/Background:

Introduction of newly hired Full-Time Taos Public Library Employee - Sarah Bryson, Library Services Director; Effective 04/08/2024 (Town Manager, Andrew T. Gonzales).

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Subject: B. Introduction of newly hired full-time Public Works Department Employee - Joshua D. Mondragon; Effective 04/08/2024. (HR Director Tamara Chavez)

Meeting: Apr 9, 2024 - Town Council Regular Meeting

Category: 3. Awards and Recognitions

Type: Information

Summary/Background:

Introduction of newly hired Full-Time Public Works Department Employee - Joshua D. Mondragon, Public Works Utilities Operator I; Effective 04/08/2024 (HR Director, Tamara Chavez)

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4. Presentations

Subject: A. Presentation by Yearout Energy.

Meeting: Apr 9, 2024 - Town Council Regular Meeting

Category: 4. Presentations

Type: Discussion

Summary/Background:

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EPC101 & Intro to YE Town of Taos (1) pdf.pdf (8,693 KB)

Subject: B. Presentation of the Town of Taos Clerk's Office by Town Clerk Francella Garcia.

Meeting: Apr 9, 2024 - Town Council Regular Meeting

Category: 4. Presentations

Type: Information

Summary/Background:

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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 March 12, 2024 Town Council Regular Meeting Minutes. (Town Clerk Francella Garcia)

Meeting: Apr 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 March 25, 2024 Town Council Workshop Meeting Minutes. (Town Clerk Francella Garcia)

Meeting: Apr 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 DFA Resolution No. 28, 2024 FY Final Budget, a resolution requesting to establish a budget for the State Grants-In-Aid awarded in the amount of $10,353.00 for the Taos Public Library in Fiscal Year 2024 (Finance Director Lupe Martinez)

Meeting: Apr 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. 28.pdf (175 KB)

DFA Resolution No. 28 Budget Detail.pdf (117 KB)

SGIA FY 2024.pdf (1,557 KB)

DFA BUDGET ADJUSTMENT NO. 28-COMM GRANTS.pdf (34 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 of the purchase of one F-250 Super Cab 4X4 and one F-150 Super Crew Cab 4X4 for the Parks and Recreation Department from Phil Long Ford of Raton in the total amount of $101,230.00 excluding New Mexico gross receipts tax, utilizing Statewide Price Agreement #00-00000-20-00088. (Chief Procurement Officer Bailey Andrea)

Meeting: Apr 9, 2024 - Town Council Regular Meeting

Category: 6. Matters from Staff

Type: Action

Fiscal Impact: Yes

Dollar Amount: $101,230.00

Budgeted: Yes

Budget Source: 54-18-45004

Summary/Background:

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Phil Long Quote 2039 - P&R Vehicles.pdf (1,461 KB)

00-00000-20-00088_00-00000-20-00088 Automotive Vehicles - SUVs & Trucks 0325.pdf (2).PDF (10,788 KB)

UPDATE QUOTE.pdf (3,350 KB)

Phil Long CES 2020-31A-C101-ALL 2022 to 2024 Model Year Pricing 9.27.22.pdf (168 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.

Subject: A. Discussion, consideration, and possible approval of a liquor license application for a Restaurant "A" Beer and Wine Liquor License with on-premise consumption for A Hyder Enterprises, LLC dba Alys A La Cart located at 625 Paseo del Pueblo Norte, Taos, New Mexico. (Town Clerk Francella Garcia)

Meeting: Apr 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.

Type: Action

Summary/Background:

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Application - A Hyder Enterprises LLC.pdf (573 KB)

Legal Notice.pdf (515 KB)

Website Post.pdf (36 KB)

Subject: B. Discussion, consideration and possible approval for a request to expand the floor plan for Restaurant "A" Liquor License #31375, owned by TPOB, LLC, dba Taos Pizza Out Back located at 712 Paseo del Pueblo Norte. The expansion will include an additional patio area (182.25 sq ft) and Taos Café Up Front (1,355.25 sq ft) located at 714 Paseo del Pueblo Norte, owed by TPOB, LLC. (Town Clerk Francella Garcia)

Meeting: Apr 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.

Type: Action

Summary/Background:

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TPOB Expansion Application.pdf (142 KB)

Taos Pizza Out Back Restaurant A Liquor License No. 31375.pdf (359 KB)

TPOB,LLC Survey.pdf (853 KB)

TPOB Cafe Floor Plan.pdf (65 KB)

Cafe dining 3 copy.PNG (134 KB)

Cafe Lease copy.pdf (4,385 KB)

Lease Addendum copy.pdf (377 KB)

Cafe Dining 2 copy.jpeg (53 KB)

Cafe Dining room 1 copy.jpeg (55 KB)

Cafe Kitchen 1 copy.jpeg (111 KB)

Front of Cafe copy.PNG (164 KB)

TPOB approved Floor Plan copy.pdf (66 KB)

Zoning verification Taos Pizza Outback C.pdf (113 KB)

Subject: C. Discussion, consideration, and possible approval of Ordinance 24-03 amending the Town of Taos Zoning Map and the Town Land Use Development Code with respect to an Annexation and Zone change from County Rural Area to R-1 Single Family Residential Zone for 1 parcel approximately 1 acre, with UPC Number1-074-145-120-335 and Owner 21970. (Long Range Planner Nathan Sanchez) Note: This agenda item was continued from the March 26, 2024, Town Council Regular Meeting and will be continued to the April 23, 2024, Town Council Regular Meeting.

Meeting: Apr 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.

Type: Action

Summary/Background:

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Ordinance 24-03 Annexation and Zone Change with Exhibit A.pdf (182 KB)

Annexation Application.pdf (183 KB)

Survey.pdf (46 KB)

Town Limits and Land Use Zones Before Annexation.pdf (92 KB)

Town Limits and Land Use Zones After Annexation.pdf (99 KB)

Letter of Decision - BP202355 1826 Maestas RD.doc (1,188 KB)

Letter from El Valle de Los Ranchos Water & Sanitation District.pdf (47 KB)

Proximity to ToT Utilities Map - Before Change - 1826 Maestas Rd (1).pdf (1,171 KB)

Town Council Staff Report PZ-2023-55 Dickenson Annexation and Zone Designation.docx (93 KB)

Legal Notice - Ordinance 24-03.pdf (348 KB)

April 23, 2024 Public Hearing Notice.pdf (438 KB)

Subject: D. Discussion, consideration and possible approval of Ordinance 24-04, an ordinance repealing and replacing Ordinance 18-01 pertaining to Title 3- Governance and Personnel of the Town of Taos Code and adopting a revised personnel policy. (HR Director Tamara Chavez) Note: This agenda item was continued from the March 26, 2024, Town Council Regular Meeting.

Meeting: Apr 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.

Type: Action

Summary/Background:

Discussion, consideration and possible approval of Ordinance 24-04; An ordinance repealing and replacing Ordinance 18-01 pertaining to Title 3- Governance and Personnel of the Town of Taos Code and adopting a revised personnel policy.

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REDLINED 1. MAIN VERSION 1. TOT DRAFT PERSONNEL POLICY 3-25-2024.pdf (690 KB)

Clean Version 03-25-2024.pdf (1,869 KB)

24-04 Town of Taos Personnel Policy.pdf (1,134 KB)

Legal Notice - Ordinance 24-04.pdf (349 KB)

2nd Public Hearing Notice.pdf (487 KB)

8. Matters and Reports from the Town Manager

Subject: A. Matters and Reports from the Town Manager.

Meeting: Apr 9, 2024 - 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. Update regarding the Meat Processing Plant.

Meeting: Apr 9, 2024 - Town Council Regular Meeting

Category: 9. Matters and Reports from the Mayor

Type: Discussion, Information

Summary/Background:

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Subject: B. Matters and Reports from the Mayor.

Meeting: Apr 9, 2024 - 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: Apr 9, 2024 - 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 will conduct a closed executive session pertaining to the Town Manager's evaluation. This item may be discussed in closed executive session pursuant to NMSA 1978, Section 10-15-1(H)(2); and to discuss the purchase, acquisition, or disposal of real property pursuant to NMSA 1978, Section 10-15-1(H)(8).

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

Category: 11. Closed Executive Session

Type: Action, Discussion

Summary/Background:

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12. Adjourn