1. Opening Items
Subject
A. Call to Order by the Honorable Mayor Daniel R. Barrone
Meeting
Aug 22, 2017 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
1. Opening Items
Type
Procedural
Subject
B. Roll Call
Meeting
Aug 22, 2017 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
1. Opening Items
Type
Procedural
Subject
C. Pledge of Allegiance
Meeting
Aug 22, 2017 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
1. Opening Items
Type
Procedural
Subject
D. Moment of Silence
Meeting
Aug 22, 2017 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
1. Opening Items
Type
Procedural
Subject
E. Approval of Agenda
Meeting
Aug 22, 2017 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
1. Opening Items
Type
Action
Recommended Action
Recommend approval.
2. Approval of Minutes
Subject
A. July 25, 2017 Regular Meeting Minutes
Meeting
Aug 22, 2017 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
2. Approval of Minutes
Type
Action

Summary/Background:

 

3. Presentations
Subject
A. Chinese Delegation Presentation
Meeting
Aug 22, 2017 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
3. Presentations
Type
Information

Chinese Delegation Visit

Lin Weichum, District Mayor of Zhushan District People's Government of Jingdezhen

Chen Weinan, Deputy District Mayor of Zhushan District People's Government of Jingdezhen

Xu Zhiyong, Head of Jingcheng Town People's Government of Zhushan District of Jingdezhen

Wang Zhen, Direcor of Zhushan District Bureau of Civil Affairs of Jingdezhen

Cheng Jizhi, Direcotr Zhushan District Administration of Culture, Tourism, Radio, Film, Television

Dong Yucheng, Director of Zhushan District Development oand REform Commission of Jingdezhen

Subject
B. Susan Cady - Presentation on Taos County Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors' support of the Town approving the building of new hotels of more than two stories that conform to Town Code and results of survey conducted.
Meeting
Aug 22, 2017 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
3. Presentations
Type
Discussion

Summary/Background: The Chamber conducted a survey of their members with regard to the proposed construction of a new hotel.  The survey results are attached to this item.

 

Subject
C. Karina Armijo, Director of Marketing and Tourism - Presentation on FY 2016-17 Lodgers Tax Year-end numbers.
Meeting
Aug 22, 2017 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
3. Presentations
Type
Discussion

Summary/Background:

 

4. Citizens Forum
Subject
A. Citizens who wish to speak must sign in on the Citizens Forum Sign-In Sheet prior to the start of the Council Meeting and will have the opportunity to speak for a maximum of 3 minutes. No action may be taken.
Meeting
Aug 22, 2017 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
4. Citizens Forum
Type

Summary/Background:

 

5. Consent Agenda - 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
A. Discussion, consideration and possible approval of Resolution 17-44 to hire Anthony Medina on a full-time basis as the Fleet Mechanic within the Public Works Department. Anthony is the father of Town employee Andrea Medina who works for the Taos Police Department.
Meeting
Aug 22, 2017 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
5. Consent Agenda - 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.
Type
Action (Consent)
Recommended Action
Recommended approval of this resolution

Summary/Background: Chapter 3.70 of Ordinance 15-5 states relatives or immediate family members of current employees are disqualified from occupying a position (either through hiring, promotion, or transfer) that will be working directly for or supervising a current Town employee.  The Town Council, with recommendation and advice of the Human Resources Director and/or Town Manager, may waive this provision by approval of a resolution, when this relationship will not create a direct or indirect supervisor/subordinate relationship, or will not create either an actual conflict of interest or the appearance of a conflict of interest and another qualified candidate or employment alternative is unavailable; and The Town of Taos has recommended for hire Anthony Medina on a full-time basis as the Fleet Mechanic within the Public Works Department.  The employment of Anthony Medina will not create a direct or indirect supervisor/subordinate relationship nor a conflict in interest.

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 17-39 to accept a grant for state assistance from the New Mexico Department of Transportation Aviation Division in the amount of $9,999 (90%) for the purchase of consumable items for Taos Regional Airport. The Town match for this project will be $1,111 (10%) for a total project cost of $11,110.
Meeting
Aug 22, 2017 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
5. Consent Agenda - 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.
Type
Action (Consent)
Preferred Date
Aug 22, 2017
Absolute Date
Aug 22, 2017
Fiscal Impact
Yes
Dollar Amount
$11,110.00
Budgeted
Yes
Budget Source
30-61 ($9,999 NMDOT Aviation Division, $1,111 Town Match)
Recommended Action
Approval
Goals
2. Infrastructure (Roads, Airport, Facilities, Water and Sewer)

Summary/Background: The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT), Aviation Division, offers a $10,000 grant annually to New Mexico airports for the purchase of airport maintenance and consumable items, such as airfield lighting supplies, wind socks, snow plow cutting edges, etc. The Town match is 10%, or $1,111. Each year, a list of needed items is sent to NMDOT Aviation Division for approval before the grant is processed. The attached grant application/grant offer includes this year's list of approved items. Purchase amounts on the list are estimated based on previous year's purchases. Procurement rules will be followed on all purchases after grant is executed.

 

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. Public Hearings
Subject
A. Infrastructure Capital Improvement Plan - The public is invited to give input regarding the Town's infrastructure needs to be compiled into a five year master plan, the Infrastructure Capital Improvement Plan.
Meeting
Aug 22, 2017 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
6. Public Hearings
Type
Discussion
Goals
2. Infrastructure (Roads, Airport, Facilities, Water and Sewer)

Summary/Background:

 

 All municipalities are required to review their ICIP at least annually and reprioritize the projects.  No action will be taken.

 

Subject
B. PZ2017-07 Large Scale Hotel Development Permit - Discussion, consideration and possible action for a Large Scale Hotel Development Permit for a 4 story 85 guestroom Holiday Inn and Suites Hotel on Parcel Number 1073146242150 on Paseo del Pueblo Sur within the HCPD "Highway Corridor Protection District" Zone within the Town limits of the Town of Taos.
Meeting
Aug 22, 2017 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
6. Public Hearings
Type
Action

Summary/Background: 

This item was originally on the Council Agenda on June 27th.  The applicant requested the item be continued so that he could evaluate whether a 3 story hotel could be built instead of a 4 story hotel.  The items was continued to August 8th, then again to August 22nd.

Subject
C. PZ2017-13 Provisional Permit - Discussion, consideration and possible approval for a Provisional Permit for a 4 story 85 guestroom Holiday Inn and Suites Hotel on Parcel Number 1073146242150 on Paseo del Pueblo Sur within the HCPD "Highway Corridor Protection District" Zone and the "Hotel Overlay Zone" within the Town limits of the Town of Taos.
Meeting
Aug 22, 2017 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
6. Public Hearings
Type
Action

Summary/Background: 

This item was originally on the Council Agenda on June 27th.  The applicant requested the item be continued so that he could evaluate whether a 3 story hotel could be built instead of a 4 story hotel.  The items was continued to August 8th, then again to August 22nd.

7. Matters from Staff
Subject
A. Discussion, consideration and possible adoption of Resolution 17-45, "Adopting the 2019-2023 Infrastructure Capital Improvement Plan."
Meeting
Aug 22, 2017 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
7. Matters from Staff
Type
Action
Recommended Action
Recommend adoption.
Goals
2. Infrastructure (Roads, Airport, Facilities, Water and Sewer)

Summary/Background:

 

 

Subject
B. Discussion, consideration and possible approval to close the north and east side of Taos Plaza for Taos Autumn Run car show sponsored by Taos Auto Enthusiasts on September 15, 2017 and to allow the use of Kit Carson Park on September 16, 2017 for the same event.
Meeting
Aug 22, 2017 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
7. Matters from Staff
Type
Action (Consent)
Fiscal Impact
No
Budgeted
No

Summary/Background: The Taos Auto Enthusiasts would like to hold the "Taos Autumn Run Car Show" registration in the Plaza on September 15, 2017 from 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm so that the community can come and look at all the classic cars and have registration for those who would like to enter their classic cars into the show.  The closure would only be for the North and East sides of the Plaza so that traffic could still flow through the Plaza.   

 

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 to close Kit Carson Road between 3:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. for a multi gallery art celebration in conjunction with PASEO.
Meeting
Aug 22, 2017 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
7. Matters from Staff
Type
Action (Consent)
Fiscal Impact
No

Summary/Background: Request by Kit Carson Arts and Culture District to close off Kit Carson Road between Quesnel  and Paseo from east bound traffic, which would be diverted to Quesnel for the stretch and west bound traffic will be reduced to one lane.  This request is also in conjunction with PASEO for a multi gallery art celebration on September 23, 2017 from 3pm - 8pm. 

 

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.
8. Matters and Reports from the Town Manager
Subject
A. Discussion, consideration and possible approval of a 30 year Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with Kit Carson Electric Cooperative for 1MW of solar power generated by the Town on Town property at the site of the Taos Regional Sewer Treatment Plant.
Meeting
Aug 22, 2017 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
8. Matters and Reports from the Town Manager
Type
Action

Summary/Background:

 

Subject
B. Discussion, consideration and possible approval of Joint Powers Agreement TT-15-62 Amendment No. 1 to the E-911 Combined Dispatch for Central Communications (formerly known as the Taos Emergency Communications Center) between Taos County, Taos Pueblo, Town of Taos, Village of Taos Ski Valley and the Village of Questa and triggering a change in structure and funding in accordance with the adoption of the dedicated E-911 gross receipts tax, effective July1, 2017.
Meeting
Aug 22, 2017 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
8. Matters and Reports from the Town Manager
Type
Action

Summary/Background:

Joint Powers Agreement TT-15-62 establishing the Taos Emergency Communications Centers was originally implemented on September 2, 2014 to operate the Taos Emergency Communications Center.  This Joint Powers Agreement was entered into by the County of Taos, the Town of Taos, the Village of Questa, and the Village of Taos Valley.

Subject
C. Discussion, consideration and direction to staff with regards to a joint utilities council and a commitment to an independent multi-jurisdictional economic development council.Item
Meeting
Aug 22, 2017 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
8. Matters and Reports from the Town Manager
Type
Action

Summary/Background:

 

Subject
D. Discussion, consideration and approval of co-sponsorship of the 2017 New Mexico Soil and Water Conservation Districts Convention in Taos in an amount not to exceed $2,000 and direction to staff to provide technical assistance and incur expenses up to the not to exceed amount from the FY- 2017/18 Special Events Budget from the applicable line item for said costs.
Meeting
Aug 22, 2017 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
8. Matters and Reports from the Town Manager
Type
Action

Summary/Background:

 

9. Matters and Reports from the Mayor
Subject
A. Discussion, consideration and possible approval of the Mayor's recommendation of appointments to the Tree Board.
Meeting
Aug 22, 2017 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
9. Matters and Reports from the Mayor
Type
Action

Summary/Background:

Pursuant to Resolution 15-20 as vacancies occur on the Tree Board, they shall be filled by appointment by the Mayor with the approval of the Town Council.  The Tree Board shall consist of nine (9) members, including two youth members.  The renewable terms of the members of the Tree Board shall be three (3) years, except for the youth members, who will serve renewable terms of one year.

 

Subject
B. Discussion, consideration and possible approval to appoint Shemai Rodriguez to the Marketing Committee.
Meeting
Aug 22, 2017 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
9. Matters and Reports from the Mayor
Type
Action
Preferred Date
Aug 22, 2017
Absolute Date
Aug 22, 2017
Fiscal Impact
No
Budgeted
No

Summary/Background:

Shemai Rodriguez is the Marketing Manager for the Harwood Museum of Art.

10. Matters and Reports from the Council
11. Executive Session
Subject
A. Discussion, consideration and possible decisions regarding threatened or pending litigation. This item may be discussed in closed session under Open Meetings Act exemption NMSA 1978 10-15-1-(H)(7), which allows for discussion of threatened or pending litigation. "The Town Attorney will be providing a periodic update to the Town Council in Executive Session on the status of any existing, threatened or pending litigation and answer Council questions with regards to those matters."
Meeting
Aug 22, 2017 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
11. Executive Session
Type
Discussion

Summary/Background:

 

12. Adjourn