1. Opening Items
Subject
A. Roll Call
Meeting
Feb 26, 2019 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
1. Opening Items
Type
Procedural
Subject
B. Pledge of Allegiance
Meeting
Feb 26, 2019 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
1. Opening Items
Type
Procedural
Subject
C. Moment of Silence
Meeting
Feb 26, 2019 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
1. Opening Items
Type
Procedural
Subject
D. Approval of Agenda
Meeting
Feb 26, 2019 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
1. Opening Items
Type
Action
Recommended Action
Recommend approval.
2. Approval of Minutes
Subject
A. January 22, 2019 Minutes of Town Council Regular Meeting.
Meeting
Feb 26, 2019 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
2. Approval of Minutes
Type
Action, Minutes
Recommended Action
Recommend approval.
Subject
B. February 11, 2019 Minutes of Town Council Workshop Meeting.
Meeting
Feb 26, 2019 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
2. Approval of Minutes
Type
Action, Minutes
Recommended Action
Recommend approval.
3. Awards and Recognitions
Subject
A. Introduction of newly hired part-time Taos Public Library employee- Bernardine King, Library Clerk; Effective 02/19/2019.
Meeting
Feb 26, 2019 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
3. Awards and Recognitions
Type
Information

Summary/Background:

 

Subject
B. Years of Service Awards - Presentation of awards to employees in appreciation and recognition of their years of service to the Town of Taos.
Meeting
Feb 26, 2019 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
3. Awards and Recognitions
Type
Information

Summary Background:

 

1 Year of Service

5 Years of Service

10 Years of Service

15 Years of Service

20 Years of Service

 

The Mayor and Council would like to recognize employees who have reached these milestones in their career with the Town of Taos.

 

4. Presentations
Subject
A. Certificate of appointments for Tree Board, Audit Committee, Library Advisory Board, Lodger's Tax Advisory Board and Marketing Committee.
Meeting
Feb 26, 2019 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
4. Presentations
Type

Summary/Background:

 

Subject
B. Upper Rio Grande Watershed Base level Engineering Findings, UNM/Earth Data Analysis Center, presented by Tim Corner, Town of Taos GIS Office.
Meeting
Feb 26, 2019 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
4. Presentations
Type
Procedural
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
Feb 26, 2019 - 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. Financial Update for January 2019 by Finance Director Marietta Fambro.
Meeting
Feb 26, 2019 - 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
Information

Summary/Background:

 

Subject
B. Discussion, consideration and possible approval of Resolution 19-08 approving the disposition of personal property.
Meeting
Feb 26, 2019 - 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

Summary/Background:

 

Subject
C. Discussion, consideration and possible approval of Resolution 19-06; Mid-year budget adjustment request for various funds and departments.
Meeting
Feb 26, 2019 - 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
Feb 26, 2019
Absolute Date
Feb 26, 2019
Fiscal Impact
Yes
Budgeted
Yes
Budget Source
Department budget's throughout the Town of Taos
Recommended Action
Recommend Approval

Summary/Background:  The mid-year budget adjustment process allows departments to review their expenditures from the first six months of the fiscal year and plan their budget needs for the remainder of the year taking into consideration any changes in priorities, revenues, unexpected projects, etc.

 

Subject
D. Discussion, consideration and possible approval of the amended and restated Joint Powers Agreement for the Taos Regional Landfill.
Meeting
Feb 26, 2019 - 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

Summary/Background:

 

Subject
E. Discussion, consideration and possible approval of Contract TT-16-332 Amendment No. 7 (TT-19-218) with Phoenix Mechanical to increase the contract amount by $104,000.00 (not to exceed) $448,000.00 exclusive of New Mexico GRT.
Meeting
Feb 26, 2019 - 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
Fiscal Impact
Yes
Dollar Amount
$104,000.00
Budgeted
Yes
Budget Source
various department budgets

Summary/Background: Contract Amendment #7 - Phoenix Mechanical fiscal year 2108-2019

 

7. Public Hearings
8. Matters from Staff
Subject
A. Acceptance of Strong at Heart final report by Community Builders.
Meeting
Feb 26, 2019 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
8. Matters from Staff
Type

Summary/Background:

 

Subject
B. Discussion, consideration and possible approval of the 2019 Annual Event Road Closures.
Meeting
Feb 26, 2019 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
8. Matters from Staff
Type
Action (Consent)
Fiscal Impact
No
Recommended Action
Approve.

Summary/Background:

 

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 for the purchase of firefighter personal protective equipment (PPE) in the amount of $124,200.00 and extrication and forcible entry tools in the amount of $27,671.00 from L.N. Curtis & Sons through National Purchasing Partners Government Division (NPPGov) Fire Rescue GPO Contract #00000170, contingent upon final legal review/approval of attached intergovernmental agreement/participating agency endorsement and authorization.
Meeting
Feb 26, 2019 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
8. Matters from Staff
Type
Action (Consent)
Preferred Date
Feb 19, 2019
Absolute Date
Feb 19, 2019
Fiscal Impact
Yes
Dollar Amount
$151,871.00
Budgeted
Yes
Budget Source
Grant Funding and Fire Funds
Recommended Action
Approve

Summary/Background:

Expenditures shall be made from the following line items: 30-81-43006: $75,859.00 & 21-15-43006: $48,341.00 for the Firefighter PPE and 30-81-45008: $24,141.00 and 21-15-45005b: $3,530.00.

 

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
D. Discussion, consideration, and possible approval of Amendment 1 to TT-18-188 with Souder Miller and Associates in the amount of $41,660.25 plus NMGRT for additional services related to the development of the solar arrays at Taos Valley Regional Wastewater Treatment and Reclamation Facility. Approval will be contingent upon the following: Legal approval of the contract and contract amendment and DFA approval of the Town's mid-year BAR.
Meeting
Feb 26, 2019 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
8. Matters from Staff
Type
Action (Consent)
Preferred Date
Feb 26, 2019
Absolute Date
Feb 26, 2019
Fiscal Impact
Yes
Dollar Amount
$45,175.33
Budgeted
Yes
Budget Source
81-46-45002
Recommended Action
approval
Goals
2. Infrastructure (Roads, Airport, Facilities, Water and Sewer)

Summary/Background:

Additional services related to the development of a net-metered array with battery backup storage at Taos Valley Regional Wastewater Treatment and Reclamation Facility, New Mexico Environment Department's determination that an Environmental Information Document must be completed, and coordination with Kit Carson Electric's solar developer on location of arrays.

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 19-09 in support for legislative funding for "community schools."
Meeting
Feb 26, 2019 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
8. Matters from Staff
Type

Summary/Background:

 

Subject
F. Discussion, consideration and possible approval of Resolution 19-10 in support of House Bill 295, "The New Mexico Health Security Act."
Meeting
Feb 26, 2019 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
8. Matters from Staff
Type

Summary/Background:

 

Subject
G. Discussion, consideration and possible action with regards to funding for summer air service for Taos Air to include air travel and marketing.
Meeting
Feb 26, 2019 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
8. Matters from Staff
Type

Summary/Background:

 

9. Matters and Reports from the Town Manager
Subject
A. Matters and Reports from the Town Manager.
Meeting
Feb 26, 2019 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
9. Matters and Reports from the Town Manager
Type

Summary/Background:

 

Subject
B. Report and update of Kit Carson Park Renovations.
Meeting
Feb 26, 2019 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
9. Matters and Reports from the Town Manager
Type

Summary/Background:

 

Subject
C. Update and discussion regarding pending legislation, appropriations and matter before the 2019 NM State Legislature.
Meeting
Feb 26, 2019 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
9. Matters and Reports from the Town Manager
Type

Summary/Background:

 

10. Matters and Reports from the Mayor
Subject
A. Matters and Reports from the Mayor
Meeting
Feb 26, 2019 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
10. Matters and Reports from the Mayor
Type

Summary/Background:

 

Subject
B. Discussion, consideration and possible approval of the Mayor's recommendation on the appointment of Alex Abeyta to the Planning and Zoning Commission.
Meeting
Feb 26, 2019 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
10. Matters and Reports from the Mayor
Type

Summary/Background:

 

11. Matters and Reports from the Council
Subject
A. Matters and Reports from the Council.
Meeting
Feb 26, 2019 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
11. Matters and Reports from the Council
Type

Summary/Background:

 

12. Closed Executive Session
Subject
A. The Council may conduct a Closed Executive Session to engage in a discussion of matters subject to the attorney-client privilege pertaining to threatened or pending litigation in which the Town is or may become a participant pursuant to NMSA 1978 Section 10-15-1(H)(7); to discuss purchase, acquisition or disposal of real property or water rights pursuant to NMSA 1978, Section 10-15-1(H)(8); and/or to discuss limited personnel matters limited to discussion of the hiring, promotion, demotion, dismissal, assignment or resignation of a town employee or the investigation or consideration of complaints or charges against a Town employee pursuant to NMSA 1978 Section 10-15-1-(H)(2).
Meeting
Feb 26, 2019 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
12. Closed Executive Session
Type

Summary/Background:

 

Subject
B. Attorney's Report Concerning Closed Executive Session
Meeting
Feb 26, 2019 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
12. Closed Executive Session
Type

Summary/Background:

 

Subject
C. Action on Items Discussed in Closed Executive Session (as necessary, by motion.)
Meeting
Feb 26, 2019 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
12. Closed Executive Session
Type

Summary/Background:

 

13. Adjourn