1. Opening Items
Subject
A. Call to Order by the Honorable Mayor Daniel R. Barrone
Meeting
May 22, 2018 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
1. Opening Items
Type
Procedural
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Subject
B. Roll Call
Meeting
May 22, 2018 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
1. Opening Items
Type
Procedural
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Subject
C. Moment of Silence
Meeting
May 22, 2018 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
1. Opening Items
Type
Procedural
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Subject
D. Pledge of Allegiance
Meeting
May 22, 2018 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
1. Opening Items
Type
Procedural
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Subject
E. Approval of Agenda
Meeting
May 22, 2018 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
1. Opening Items
Type
Action
Recommended Action
Recommend approval.
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2. Approval of Minutes
Subject
A. April 10, 2018 Town Council Regular Meeting Minutes (Continued from the May 8, 2018 Regular Council Meeting.)
Meeting
May 22, 2018 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
2. Approval of Minutes
Type
Minutes

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Subject
B. April 24, 2018 Town Council Regular Meeting Minutes
Meeting
May 22, 2018 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
2. Approval of Minutes
Type
Minutes

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Subject
C. April 30, 2018 Town Council Workshop Meeting Minutes
Meeting
May 22, 2018 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
2. Approval of Minutes
Type
Minutes

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Subject
D. May 7, 2018 Town Council Workshop Meeting Minutes
Meeting
May 22, 2018 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
2. Approval of Minutes
Type
Minutes

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Subject
E. May 15, 2018 Work Study Meeting - Annual Budget Hearing
Meeting
May 22, 2018 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
2. Approval of Minutes
Type
Minutes

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3. Awards and Recognitions
Subject
A. Introduction of newly hired full-time employee- Christina Duran, Information Specialist; Effective May 14, 2018
Meeting
May 22, 2018 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
3. Awards and Recognitions
Type
Information

Summary/Background:

 

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Subject
B. Oath of Office for New Police Officer, Gilbert Martinez, Administered by Honorable Judge Chavez
Meeting
May 22, 2018 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
3. Awards and Recognitions
Type

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4. Presentations
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
May 22, 2018 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
5. Citizens Forum
Type

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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 Resolution 18-01B amending Open Meetings Resolution 18-01A. Workshop Meetings will now be scheduled to the Monday preceding each Regular Meeting. All other information in Resolution 18-01A shall remain the same.
Meeting
May 22, 2018 - 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:

 

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18-01B Amendment to Open Meetings Resolution.docx (79 KB)
Subject
B. Consideration, discussion and possible approval of Children, Youth and Families Department Grant Agreement 19-690-15200 in the amount of $135,864.
Meeting
May 22, 2018 - 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
May 29, 2018
Absolute Date
May 29, 2018
Fiscal Impact
Yes
Dollar Amount
$135,864.00
Budgeted
Yes
Budget Source
Community Grants
Recommended Action
Recommend Approval. Funding will support the following programs: Rose Gordon, Continuum Coordinator; Rocky Mountain Learning Lab; HRDA Intensive Community Monitoring; Gang Resistance is Powerful; Youth Heartline (Boys Council and Girls Circles).
Goals
4. Youth and Family Opportunities

Summary/Background:

 

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19-690-15200.pdf (167 KB)
Subject
C. Discussion, consideration and possible approval of Resolution 18-36; budget adjustments to the following: 1) Law Enforcement Protection Fund increasing expenditures by $1,264 for police purchases, 2) Taos Regional Landfill Fund and Landfill Equipment Replacement Fund, interfund transfer in the amount of $240,000 to cover a portion of the amount needed for the purchase of a 2018 Compactor and 3) Community Grants Fund increase revenues and expenditures in the amount of $8,000 for the purchase of a new sever and data migration, grant from Municipal Court Automation Fund.
Meeting
May 22, 2018 - 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
May 22, 2018
Absolute Date
May 22, 2018
Fiscal Impact
Yes
Dollar Amount
$249,264.00
Budgeted
Yes
Budget Source
LEPF Fund Balance Fund 26 - Taos Regional Landfill Revenue Fund 82 and new Grant from Municipal Court Automation Fund
Recommended Action
Recommend approval

Summary/Background:  Town of Taos Policy requires Council approval on all budget transfers that transfer funds between costs categories, (i.e. Personnel, Operating Expenses and Capital Outlay), interfund transfers, budget increases, project to projects and new projects.  Item 1) is increase expenditures in the LEFP Fund by $1,264 from the carryover amount in 2017 that was never originally budgeted, Item 2) is transferring out $240,000 from the Taos Regional Landfill Fund to the Landfill Equipment Fund to cover a portion of the total amount needed to purchase a 2018 Caterpillar Compactor in the amount of $452,191 and Item 3) is increasing revenues and expenditures in the amount of $8,000 to cover a new server and perform data migration, both needed in order to run the upgrade of Full Court Enterprise Software for the Judicial Department.

 

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18-36 Res May DFA.doc (167 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. Financial Update for April 30, 2018
Meeting
May 22, 2018 - 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
May 22, 2018
Absolute Date
May 22, 2018
Fiscal Impact
Yes

Summary/Background:

 

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April 2018 Financial Report.pdf (897 KB)
GRT Monthly April 2018 vs 2017.pdf (576 KB)
GRT Monthly Classifications April 2018 vs 2017.pdf (206 KB)
GRT Monthly May 2018 vs 2017.pdf (575 KB)
GRT Monthly Classifications May 2018 vs 2017.pdf (205 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
E. Discussion, consideration and possible approval of the Parks Master Plan funded through CDBG 15-C-NR-I-06-G-107 in the amount of $50,000 with a match of $5,000.
Meeting
May 22, 2018 - 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
May 22, 2018
Absolute Date
May 22, 2018
Fiscal Impact
Yes
Dollar Amount
$55,000.00
Budgeted
Yes
Budget Source
30-80-44005; 30-82-44005
Recommended Action
Recommend approval contingent upon any recommendations made in workshop presentation.
Goals
7. Community Planning

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TOT Parks MP-final draft 5-21-2018.pdf (20,640 KB)
Taos Parks appendix DRAFT 05-21-2018.pdf (54,014 KB)
Subject
F. Ratification to approve the Town of Taos file an amicus brief/a friend of the court brief in support of the Town's claim that the structure on the Plaza is of great historical significance.
Meeting
May 22, 2018 - 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

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7. Public Hearings
Subject
A. Discussion, consideration and possible approval of Liquor License Application No. 1085513 for a Restaurant Beer and Wine Liquor License, with on premises consumption only and patio service submitted by applicant TPOB, LLC dba Taos Pizza Out Back located at 712 Paseo del Pueblo Norte, Taos, New Mexico.
Meeting
May 22, 2018 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
7. Public Hearings
Type
Action

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Liquor License Application - TPOB LLC dba Taos Pizza Out Back.PDF (373 KB)
Notices - Taos Pizza Outback.PDF (90 KB)
Subject
B. Ordinance 18-05 Discussion, consideration and possible approval of an Ordinance to amend the official zoning map with respect to approximately 14.691 total acres, two parcels, located on Camino del Rancho Arriba and Upper Ranchitos. The current zone is R-4 "Residential" Zone and the requested zone is RA-10 "Residential/Agricultural" Zone and RA "Residential/Agricultural" Zone.
Meeting
May 22, 2018 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
7. Public Hearings
Type
Action
Preferred Date
May 22, 2018
Fiscal Impact
No

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Application.pdf (3,077 KB)
Parcel_20180228_123446.pdf (366 KB)
Ordinance 14.691 AC Upper Ranchitos.docx (3,547 KB)
Staff Report PZ2018-04 Carabajal.docx (3,905 KB)
Subject
C. Discussion, consideration and possible approval of the Interim Town of Taos FY 2018-2019 Budget due June 1, 2018 to the State of New Mexico - Department of Finance and Administration.
Meeting
May 22, 2018 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
7. Public Hearings
Type
Action
Preferred Date
May 22, 2018
Absolute Date
May 30, 2018
Fiscal Impact
Yes
Budgeted
No
Recommended Action
Recommend Approval

Summary/Background:

 

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Revenues FY 2019.pdf (324 KB)
General Fund FY 2019.pdf (358 KB)
Water - Wastewater Summary 2018-2019.pdf (213 KB)
Capital Improvements Plan 2018-2019.pdf (543 KB)
Community Grants 2018-2019.pdf (452 KB)
Budget Worksheets - One-Time Costs.pdf (281 KB)
8. Matters from Staff
Subject
A. Discussion, consideration and possible approval of Resolution 18-37 declaring fire conditions and imposing restrictions on open fires, smoking and other ignition sources.
Meeting
May 22, 2018 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
8. Matters from Staff
Type
Action

Summary/Background:

Resolution is to impose restrictions on open burning, outdoor smoking and cooking and the igniting of fireworks due to “Extreme Drought”, as determined by the National Weather Service and a Water Emergency within the Town of Taos.

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18-37 Severe Drought Conditions and ban of sales of certain fireworks.docx (45 KB)
18-07 Fireworks Ordinance.docx (49 KB)
9. Matters and Reports from the Town Manager
10. Matters and Reports from the Mayor
Subject
A. Appointment and ratification of Councilmember Pascualito Maestas to serve on the Taos County Economic Development Corporation (TCEDC) Board.
Meeting
May 22, 2018 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
10. Matters and Reports from the Mayor
Type
Action

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Subject
B. Discussion, consideration and possible approval of the Mayor's recommendation of appointments to the Library Advisory Board.
Meeting
May 22, 2018 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
10. Matters and Reports from the Mayor
Type
Action

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11. Matters and Reports from the Council
12. Closed Executive Session
Subject
A. Discussion, consideration and possible decisions concerning limited personnel matters. 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
May 22, 2018 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
12. Closed Executive Session
Type
Discussion

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Subject
B. 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.
Meeting
May 22, 2018 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
12. Closed Executive Session
Type
Discussion

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Subject
C. Discussion, consideration and possible decisions regarding contract negotiations under the state Procurement Code. This item may be discussed in closed session under NMSA 1978 10-15-1.H.(6) which allows for discussion of contract negotiations under the state Procurement Code.
Meeting
May 22, 2018 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
12. Closed Executive Session
Type

Summary/Background:

 

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Subject
D. Discussion, consideration and possible decisions concerning the purchase, acquisition or disposal of real property or water rights. This item 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
May 22, 2018 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
12. Closed Executive Session
Type

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13. Adjourn