1. Opening Items
Subject
A. Call to Order by the Honorable Mayor Daniel R. Barrone.
Meeting
Aug 14, 2018 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
1. Opening Items
Type
Procedural
Subject
B. Roll Call
Meeting
Aug 14, 2018 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
1. Opening Items
Type
Procedural
Subject
C. Pledge of Allegiance
Meeting
Aug 14, 2018 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
1. Opening Items
Type
Procedural
Subject
D. Moment of Silence
Meeting
Aug 14, 2018 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
1. Opening Items
Type
Procedural
Subject
E. Approval of Agenda
Meeting
Aug 14, 2018 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
1. Opening Items
Type
Action
Recommended Action
Recommend approval.
2. Approval of Minutes
Subject
A. July 10, 2018 Town Council Regular Meeting Minutes
Meeting
Aug 14, 2018 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
2. Approval of Minutes
Type
Minutes

Summary/Background:

 

Subject
B. July 23, 2018 Town Council Workshop Meeting Minutes
Meeting
Aug 14, 2018 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
2. Approval of Minutes
Type
Minutes

Summary/Background:

 

Subject
C. July 24, 2018 Town Council Regular Meeting Minutes
Meeting
Aug 14, 2018 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
2. Approval of Minutes
Type
Minutes

Summary/Background:

 

Subject
D. July 30, 2018 Town Council Special Meeting Minutes
Meeting
Aug 14, 2018 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
2. Approval of Minutes
Type
Action, Minutes

Summary/Background:

 

3. Awards and Recognitions
Subject
A. Introduction and Oath of Office to Police Officer Melvin E. Cooper Jr., administered by Honorable Judge Richard Chavez.
Meeting
Aug 14, 2018 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
3. Awards and Recognitions
Type

Summary/Background:

 

Effective date of employment August 6, 2018.

4. Presentations
Subject
A. Presentation by Rocky Mountain Youth Corps and Taos Land Trust.
Meeting
Aug 14, 2018 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
4. Presentations
Type

Summary/Background:

 

https://www.dropbox.com/s/datyi0wj3ujsxow/Taos%20Land%20Trust%20YCC%20Presentation%20to%20Town.pptx?dl=0

 

Subject
B. Update of Summer Youth Activities at the Youth and Family Center by Co-Directors Melissa Vigil and Tony Struck.
Meeting
Aug 14, 2018 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
4. Presentations
Type

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
Aug 14, 2018 - 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 acceptance of a grant agreement with the New Mexico Department of Finance and Administration for legislative appropriation 18-C2584 in the amount of $50,000 to purchase and equip a street sweeper.
Meeting
Aug 14, 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
Aug 28, 2018
Absolute Date
Aug 28, 2018
Fiscal Impact
Yes
Dollar Amount
$50,000.00
Budgeted
Yes
Budget Source
Revenue 54-00-36001
Recommended Action
Approval
Goals
2. Infrastructure (Roads, Airport, Facilities, Water and Sewer)

Summary/Background:

 

The Town of Taos has budgeted revenues (54-00-36001) and expenditures (54-25) in the amount of $50,000 for the purchase of a street sweeper. The Town has also budgeted $250,677 for the balance of the purchase of the sweeper.

 

This grant agreement will expire June 30, 2020.

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 acceptance of a grant agreement with the New Mexico Department of Transportation for legislative appropriation 18-C2670 in the amount of $75,000 for repairs to Camino del Medio.
Meeting
Aug 14, 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
Aug 28, 2018
Absolute Date
Aug 28, 2018
Fiscal Impact
Yes
Dollar Amount
$75,000.00
Budgeted
Yes
Budget Source
Revenue 59-00-37015
Recommended Action
Approval
Goals
2. Infrastructure (Roads, Airport, Facilities, Water and Sewer)

Summary/Background:

 

The Town of Taos has budgeted revenues (59-00-37015) and expenditures (59-85) in the amount of $75,000 for repairs to Camino del Medio. The Town has also received a New Mexico Department of Transportation Cooperative Funding grant (59-11) in the amount of $100,223 and budgeted a match (59-21) of $33,408 for the cutlerizing of Camino del Medio.

 

This grant agreement will expire on June 30, 2022.

 

 

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.
7. Public Hearings
Subject
A. Discussion, consideration and possible approval of Ordinance 18-11 an Emergency Ordinance Declaring Hazardous Fire Conditions and Imposing Restrictions on Open Fires, Smoking and Other Ignition Sources.
Meeting
Aug 14, 2018 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
7. Public Hearings
Type

Summary/Background:

 

8. Matters from Staff
Subject
A. Consideration, discussion and possible approval for the closure of Civic Plaza Drive during The Taos Electric Vehicle Expo on September 8, 2018 sponsored by Renewable Taos.
Meeting
Aug 14, 2018 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
8. Matters from Staff
Type
Action (Consent)
Fiscal Impact
No
Budgeted
No
Recommended Action
Approval for road closure on Civic Plaza Drive

The Taos Electric Vehicle Expo which is going to be held September 8th at Bataan Hall from noon to 6pm would like to have Civic Plaza Drive closed from Placitas to Hinde Street.  The event will have electric cars for display on the street for people to observe hence the need for road to be closed.

 

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.
9. Matters and Reports from the Town Manager
10. Matters and Reports from the Mayor
Subject
A. Discussion, consideration and possible designation and appointment of the Voting Delegate and Alternate Voting Delegate at the Annual Business Meeting which is held during the New Mexico Municipal League Annual Conference scheduled from August 29, 2018 through August 31, 2018 in Roswell, New Mexico.
Meeting
Aug 14, 2018 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
10. Matters and Reports from the Mayor
Type
Action

Summary/Background: 

 

Each member municipality in good standing that is registered and attending the Annual Conference shall be entitled to one delegate vote in electing officers, deciding municipal policy and voting upon all other questions at the Annual Business Meeting. The voting delegate must be from the members municipality.  The Mayor can delegate any Town of Taos staff member who is attending the NMML Annual Conference as the voting member.  Pursuant to NMML guidelines the selection of a voting delegate and alternate needs to be presented for Council approval.   

 

11. Matters and Reports from the Council
12. Closed Executive Session
Subject
A. Discussion, consideration and possible decisions concerning the purchase, acquisition or disposal of real property or water rights regarding various properties and New Mexico Department of Transportation agreements. 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
Aug 14, 2018 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
12. Closed Executive Session
Type

Summary/Background:

 

13. Adjourn