1. Opening Items
Subject
A. Call to Order by the Honorable Mayor Daniel R. Barrone
Meeting
Dec 12, 2017 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
1. Opening Items
Type
Procedural
Subject
B. Roll Call
Meeting
Dec 12, 2017 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
1. Opening Items
Type
Procedural
Subject
C. Pledge of Allegiance
Meeting
Dec 12, 2017 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
1. Opening Items
Type
Procedural
Subject
D. Moment of Silence
Meeting
Dec 12, 2017 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
1. Opening Items
Type
Procedural
Subject
E. Approval of Agenda
Meeting
Dec 12, 2017 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
1. Opening Items
Type
Action
Recommended Action
Recommend approval.
2. Approval of Minutes
Subject
A. November 13, 2017 Minutes of Workshop Meeting
Meeting
Dec 12, 2017 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
2. Approval of Minutes
Type
Action
Recommended Action
Recommend approval.
Subject
B. November 14, 2017 Minutes of Special Meeting (10:30 a.m.)
Meeting
Dec 12, 2017 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
2. Approval of Minutes
Type
Action
Recommended Action
Recommend approval.
Subject
C. November 14, 2017 Minutes of Special Meeting (2:30 p.m.)
Meeting
Dec 12, 2017 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
2. Approval of Minutes
Type
Action
Recommended Action
Recommend approval.
Subject
D. November 14, 2017 Minutes of Regular Meeting
Meeting
Dec 12, 2017 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
2. Approval of Minutes
Type
Action
Recommended Action
Recommend approval.
3. Awards and Recognitions
Subject
A. Introduction and Oath of Office for New Firefighter I - Mario M. Romero, Administered by Honorable Judge Chavez
Meeting
Dec 12, 2017 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
3. Awards and Recognitions
Type
Procedural

Summary/Background:

 

4. Presentations
Subject
A. Marketing and Tourism Report; Report on marketing efforts and updates from the Marketing and Tourism Department for Fall 2017.
Meeting
Dec 12, 2017 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
4. Presentations
Type
Information

Summary/Background:

 

5. 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
Dec 12, 2017 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
5. Citizens Forum
Type

Summary/Background:

 

6. 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 Amendment No. 2 Daniel B. Stephens & Associates for additional scope of work and an additional $70,259.63 inclusive of GRT.
Meeting
Dec 12, 2017 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
6. 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
Dec 12, 2017
Dollar Amount
$70,259.63
Budgeted
Yes
Budget Source
64-22-44005

Discussion, consideration and possible approval of Amendment No. 2 Daniel B. Stephens & Associates for additional scope of work and an additional $70,000.00. 

 

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. Approval of amendment of the Town and Regional North Central Regional Transit District (NCRTD) Intergovernmental Contract; Contract amendment by the parties to reflect the addition of the Village of Chama as regional partner to the agreement.
Meeting
Dec 12, 2017 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
6. 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
Discussion

Summary/Background:

 

Subject
C. Discussion, consideration and possible approval of Resolution 17-52; 2018 Employee Holiday Schedule.
Meeting
Dec 12, 2017 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
6. 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
Recommended Action
Recommended approval of this resolution

Summary/Background:

 

Pursuant to Ordinance  15-5 the Personnel Policy Section 3.90.180: Legal public holidays shall be approved and authorized by th Town Council for each calendar year, usually at the regular Council meeting held in December for the next calendar years designated holidays. This schedule is also in accordance with the current Collective Bargaining Agreement: Article 9. Holidays.

Subject
D. Discussion, consideration and possible approval of Resolution 17-54 approving the disposition of personal property (miscellaneous equipment and materials) owned by the Town of Taos pursuant to NMSA 1978, 13-6-1.
Meeting
Dec 12, 2017 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
6. 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
Dec 12, 2017
Absolute Date
Dec 12, 2017
Fiscal Impact
Yes
Dollar Amount
$1,000.00
Budgeted
Yes
Budget Source
Revenue for the Town under auction revenues
Recommended Action
Approval

Summary/Background:  The following personal property identified will be disposed of consistent with State Law and has an individual current resale value of $5,000 or less pursuant to NMSA Section 13-6-1.  These items are either worn-out, unusable and obsolete to the extent that the item is no longer economical for continued use by the Town.

 

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
E. Discussion, consideration and possible approval of Resolution 17-55 supporting community and state tax stabilization from National Laboratories in New Mexico.
Meeting
Dec 12, 2017 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
6. 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

Summary/Background:

 

Subject
F. Discussion, consideration and possible approval of Resolution 17-56 in support of the reinstatement of DACA to protect at risk Dreamers.
Meeting
Dec 12, 2017 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
6. 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
Discussion

Summary/Background:

 

Subject
G. Discussion, consideration, and possible action on Amendment No. 6 TT-18-142 Humane Society of Taos, Inc. dba Stray Hearts Animal Shelter extending the time to June 30, 2018 and increasing the contract by an additional $50,000.
Meeting
Dec 12, 2017 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
6. 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
Preferred Date
Dec 12, 2017

Summary/Background:

 

7. Public Hearings
Subject
A. Discussion, consideration and possible approval of Ordinance 17-10 regulating busking and panhandling.
Meeting
Dec 12, 2017 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
7. Public Hearings
Type
Action

Summary/Background: A public hearing considering proposed Ordinance 17-10 was conducted on November 14, 2017 and tabled to the next Regular Town Council Meeting on November 29, 2017 for further discussion and public input.

Subject
B. Discussion, consideration and possible approval of Ordinance 17-11 adopting the 2017 changes to the Uniform Traffic Ordinance.
Meeting
Dec 12, 2017 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
7. Public Hearings
Type
Action
Preferred Date
Nov 28, 2017
Absolute Date
Nov 28, 2017
Fiscal Impact
No
Budgeted
No
Recommended Action
Discussion, consideration and possible approval of Ordinance 17-11 adopting the 2017 changes to the Uniform Traffic Ordinance.

Summary/Background:

Adopting the 2017 changes to the 2010 Compilation of the Uniform Traffic Ordinance.  Changes were made to four of the UTO Articles - See release from New Mexico Municipal League.

8. Matters from Staff
Subject
A. Discussion of future CDBG projects to include infrastructure, economic development, and low income housing. There will be no pre-selection or action taken.
Meeting
Dec 12, 2017 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
8. Matters from Staff
Type
Discussion

Summary/Background:

This is the second meeting to discuss potential projects to apply for CDBG funding.

Subject
B. Financial Update for October 2017
Meeting
Dec 12, 2017 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
8. Matters from Staff
Type
Information

Summary/Background:

 

Subject
C. Discussion, consideration and possible action to approve the memorandum of agreement between the Village of Taos Ski Valley and the Town of Taos for bus service with NCRTD for transportation between the Village of Taos Ski Valley and the Town of Taos during the 2017/2018 winter season.
Meeting
Dec 12, 2017 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
8. Matters from Staff
Type
Action
Preferred Date
Dec 13, 2017
Absolute Date
Dec 13, 2017
Fiscal Impact
Yes
Dollar Amount
$19,600.00
Budgeted
Yes
Budget Source
29-00-44005
Recommended Action
Recommend approval of Village of Taos Ski Valley and Town of Taos MOA.

Summary/Background:

NCRTD is requesting $46,340 (a 5% increase) to operate the same schedule of the Taos Green Line as the previous year and requesting $20,774 to operate additional two daily runs for the Taos Chile Line for the 2017/2018 winter season, for a total of $67,114. The Village has committed $40,514.00, Taos County has committed $7,000.00. The Village has requested $19,600.00 from the Town of Taos.

The amount requested has been approved by Lodgers Tax Advisory Board.

Subject
D. Discussion, consideration and possible approval of a land lease agreement for a 2-3 MW solar array with Guzman Energy/Syncarpha.
Meeting
Dec 12, 2017 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
8. Matters from Staff
Type
Action

Summary/Background:

 

9. Matters and Reports from the Town Manager
Subject
A. Discussion of draft amendment to the Town Personnel Ordinance.
Meeting
Dec 12, 2017 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
9. Matters and Reports from the Town Manager
Type
Discussion

Summary/Background:

 

10. Matters and Reports from the Mayor
11. Matters and Reports from the Council
Subject
A. Letter to New Mexico Department of Transportation on Green Infrastructure. (Councilmember Hahn)
Meeting
Dec 12, 2017 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
11. Matters and Reports from the Council
Type
Discussion

Summary/Background:

 

12. Executive Session
Subject
A. Discussion, consideration and possible decisions regarding the Town Compensation Plan. This item may be discussed in closed session under Open Meetings Act exemption NMSA 1978 10-15-1-(H)(2), which allows for discussion of limited personnel matters.
Meeting
Dec 12, 2017 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
12. Executive Session
Type
Discussion

Summary/Background:

 

Subject
B. Discussion, consideration and decisions regarding threatened or pending litigation regarding the appointment of a conflict judge. This item any 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.
Meeting
Dec 12, 2017 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
12. Executive Session
Type
Discussion

 

 

Subject
C. Discussion, consideration and possible decisions regarding a possible land lease with Syncarpha Taos I, LLC for solar energy generation and a separate discussion, consideration and possible action with regards to land acquisitions with New Mexico Department of Transporation (NMDOT) with regards to the NMDOT 64/68 improvement project. These items may be discussed in closed session under Open Meetings Act exemption NMSA 1978 10-15-1-(H)(8), which allows for discussion of the purchase, acquisition or disposal of real property or water rights.
Meeting
Dec 12, 2017 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
12. Executive Session
Type

Summary/Background:

 

13. Adjourn