Meetings
 

AGENDA
July 24, 2012
Regular Meeting

Town Council Chambers - 120 Civic Plaza Drive
6:30 PM
 
 
1. CALL TO ORDER BY THE HONORABLE MAYOR DARREN M. CORDOVA
2. ROLL CALL
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
4. MOMENT OF SILENCE
5. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. June 26, 2012 Regular Meeting Minutes
7. AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS
A. Presentation of Proclamation
Mayor Cordova will present a Proclamation for Relay for Life.
B. Presentation of Proclamation
Mayor Cordova will present a Proclamation for Global Peace Zone.
8. CITIZENS FORUM - Citizens wishing to speak shall have the opportunity to do so for 5 minutes. No action may be taken
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.
9. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Francisco "French" Espinoza, Public Works Director
Approval of Memorandum of Agreement between the Town of Taos and the New Mexico Department of Transportation Transit and Rail Division in the amount of $581,291 for  Administrative, Operating and Capital funding for FY13 (October 1, 2012 through September 30, 2012) for Chile Line and Taos Express services.  The Town Match is $246,103.40 and the Federal Match is $335,186.60.
B. John Thompson, Airport Manager (with Miranda Quintana, Grants Administrator)
Consideration and approval to accept Federal Aviation Administration grant number 3-35-0041-025-2012 in the amount of $94,846 for the completion of the Environmental Impact Statement and Record of Decision for Taos Regional Airport and authorization for the Mayor to enter into the contract.
C. Matthew Foster (Long Range Planner)
Resolution 12-32 - Authorization and Approving Submission of a Completed Application for Financial Assistance and Project Approval to the New Mexico Finance Authority for the Completion of the Community Economic Development Element of (Re)vision 2020. The Town Council approved the grant application on June 26, 2012, however, the application requires the approval of a resolution before it can be submitted.
D. William Morris, Planning, Zoning, Building Director (with Miranda Quintana, Grants Administrator)
Consideration and approval to accept grant number 10-419-A093106-1008 from the State of New Mexico Economic Development Department in the amount of $2,100 for the construction of an horno with ramada and cover on Taos Plaza, and authorization for the Mayor to enter into the contract.
10. MATTERS FROM STAFF
A. C. Brian James, Town Attorney
Consideration and approval of Amendment No. 2 to Contract TT-12-317 with Robles, Rael and Anaya PC Contract.  Amendment No. 2 is in the amount of $9,426.93; this amount is the final billing for contract legal counsel.  Total amount for legal services rendered $57,425.86 exclusive of GRT; GRT amount $4,056.57 for a total amount of $61,482.43.  This Amendment needs Council approval due to the fact that services rendered under this contract exceeded the Mayor's signature authority of $50,000.00, contract is now expired.
11. TOWN MANAGER'S REPORT
12. MATTERS FROM THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL
A. NMML Annual Conference Voting Delegate
Designation and appointment of Mayor Darren M. Cordova as the Voting Delegate and ________ as the Alternate at the Annual Business Meeting which is held during the 2012 Annual New Mexico Municipal League Conference. The New Mexico Municipal League requires the selection of a Voting Delegate and Alternate to be placed on a Council Agenda for action.  The Voting Delegate shall be entitled to one delegate vote in electing officers, deciding municipal policy and voting upon all other questions at the Annual Business Meeting.
13. MATTERS AND REPORTS FROM THE MAYOR
14. MATTERS AND REPORTS FROM THE COUNCIL
15. ADJOURNMENT
 
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Meetings
 

MINUTES
July 24, 2012
Regular Meeting

Town Council Chambers - 120 Civic Plaza Drive
6:30 PM
 
 
1. CALL TO ORDER BY THE HONORABLE MAYOR DARREN M. CORDOVA
  

The Regular Meeting of the Taos Town Council was called to order by the Honorable Mayor Darren M. Cordova at 6:41 p.m. 
2. ROLL CALL
  

Ms. Francella Garcia Clerk's Assistant, called roll and a quorum was present.  

Those present were:      
Mayor, Darren M. Cordova      
Mayor Pro Tem, Michael A. Silva
Councilmember, Rudy C. Abeyta           
Councilmember, Frederick A. Peralta       
Councilmember, Andrew T. Gonzales (arrived at 6:50 p.m.)
Youth Councilmember, Sabrina Dominguez

Also present were:      
Town Manager, Oscar Rodriguez
Assistant Town Manager, Abigail Adame
Town Attorney, C. Brian James
Clerk's Assistant , Francella Garcia

Absent/Excused was:
Town Clerk, Renee Lucero

Mayor Cordova stated for the record Councilmember Gonzales called and was running late.
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
  

Mayor Pro Tem Silva  led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance. 
4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
  

Councilmember Peralta  requested item 8B be removed from the agenda.

Councilmember Abeyta made a motion to approve the Agenda as amended. Councilmember Peralta seconded the motion. The motion was approved by an affirmative vote. Those voting AYE were: Mayor Pro Tem Silva, and Councilmembers Abeyta and Peralta. 

5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. June 26, 2012 Regular Meeting Minutes
 

Mayor Pro Tem Silva made a motion to approve the Minutes of June 26, 2012 as presented. Councilmember Abeyta seconded the motion. The motion was approved by an affirmative vote. Those voting AYE were: Mayor Pro Tem Silva, and Councilmembers Abeyta and  Peralta. 

6. AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS
A. Presentation of Proclamation
Mayor Cordova presented a proclamation proclaiming July 27, 2012 as Relay for Life Day in Taos.
B. Presentation of Proclamation
Mayor Cordova presented a proclamation proclaiming July 24, 2012 as Global Peace Zone Day in Taos.
7. CITIZENS FORUM
A. The following individual spoke during Citizens Forum:
 
  • Jeff Northrup 

Councilmember Gonzales arrived at the meeting.

8. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Francisco "French" Espinoza, Public Works Director
Approval of Memorandum of Agreement between the Town of Taos and the New Mexico Department of Transportation Transit and Rail Division in the amount of $581,291 for  Administrative, Operating and Capital funding for FY13 (October 1, 2012 through September 30, 2012) for Chile Line and Taos Express services.  The Town Match is $246,103.40 and the Federal Match is $335,186.60.
B. Matthew Foster (Long Range Planner)
Resolution 12-32 - Authorization and Approving Submission of a Completed Application for Financial Assistance and Project Approval to the New Mexico Finance Authority for the Completion of the Community Economic Development Element of (Re)vision 2020. The Town Council approved the grant application on June 26, 2012, however, the application requires the approval of a resolution before it can be submitted.
C. William Morris, Planning, Zoning, Building Director (with Miranda Quintana, Grants Administrator)
Consideration and approval to accept grant number 10-419-A093106-1008 from the State of New Mexico Economic Development Department in the amount of $2,100 for the construction of an horno with ramada and cover on Taos Plaza, and authorization for the Mayor to enter into the contract.
 
Councilmember Peralta requested item 8.C. be removed from the consent agenda for further discussion.  

Councilmember Abeyta made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda as amended. Councilmember Peralta seconded the motion. The motion was approved by an affirmative vote. Those voting AYE were: Mayor Pro Tem Silva, and Councilmembers Abeyta, Gonzales and Peralta. 

Item 8.C.
Councilmember Peralta requested additional information on the location and design of the  horno.  William Morris, Planning and Zoning Director explained the horno will be located at the northeast corner of Taos Plaza.  He further added the intent of the project is to provide a means for a cooperative venture with Taos Pueblo which would allow them to bake at this location, which would draw more people to the plaza.  Mr. Morris then described the design and construction of the project. 

Mayor Pro Tem Silva made a motion to approve and accept grant agreement number 10-419-A093106-1008 from the State of New Mexico Economic Development Department  as presented. Councilmember Peralta seconded the motion. The motion was approved by an affirmative vote.  Those voting AYE were: Mayor Pro Tem Silva, and Councilmembers Abeyta, Peralta and Gonzales. 

9. MATTERS FROM STAFF
A. C. Brian James, Town Attorney
Consideration and approval of Amendment No. 2 to Contract TT-12-317 with Robles, Rael and Anaya PC Contract.  Amendment No. 2 is in the amount of $9,426.93; this amount is the final billing for contract legal counsel.  Total amount for legal services rendered $57,425.86 exclusive of GRT; GRT amount $4,056.57 for a total amount of $61,482.43.  This Amendment needs Council approval due to the fact that services rendered under this contract exceeded the Mayor's signature authority of $50,000.00, contract is now expired.
 

Brian James, Town Attorney stated the contract was for legal services rendered prior to his appointment as Town Attorney and should be the final amount to the Robles, Rael and Anaya PC contract.

Councilmember Abeyta made a motion to approve Amendment No. 2 to Contract TT-12-317 with Robles, Rael and Anaya PC  as presented. Councilmember Gonzales seconded the motion. The motion was approved by an affirmative vote.  Those voting AYE were: Mayor Pro Tem Silva, and Councilmembers Abeyta, Peralta and Gonzales. 

10. MATTERS FROM THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL/YOUTH COUNCILMEMBER
A. NMML Annual Conference Voting Delegate
Designation and appointment of Mayor Darren M. Cordova as the Voting Delegate and ________ as the Alternate at the Annual Business Meeting which is held during the 2012 Annual New Mexico Municipal League Conference. The New Mexico Municipal League requires the selection of a Voting Delegate and Alternate to be placed on a Council Agenda for action.  The Voting Delegate shall be entitled to one delegate vote in electing officers, deciding municipal policy and voting upon all other questions at the Annual Business Meeting.
 
Councilmember Peralta recommended appointing Councilmember Gonzales as the alternate voting delegate.

Councilmember Abeyta made a motion to approve the designation and appointment of Mayor Darren M. Cordova as the Voting Delegate and Councilmember Gonzales as the Alternate for the Annual Business Meeting during the 2012 Annual New Mexico Municipal League Conference. Mayor Pro Tem Silva seconded the motion. The motion was approved by an affirmative vote.  Those voting AYE were: Mayor Pro Tem Silva, and  Councilmembers Abeyta, Peralta and Gonzales.

11. ADJOURNMENT
  

A motion was made by Councilmember Peralta and seconded by Councilmember Gonzales to adjourn the meeting. The motion carried unanimously and the meeting adjourned at 7:08 p.m.

 
 
APPROVED:
________________________________________
Darren M. Cordova, Mayor

ATTEST:
________________________________________
Renee Lucero, Town Clerk

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