1. Opening Items
Subject
A. Pledge of Allegiance
Meeting
Mar 12, 2019 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
1. Opening Items
Type
Procedural
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Subject
B. Moment of Silence
Meeting
Mar 12, 2019 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
1. Opening Items
Type
Procedural
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Subject
C. Approval of Agenda
Meeting
Mar 12, 2019 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
1. Opening Items
Type
Action
Recommended Action
Recommend approval.
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2. Approval of Minutes
Subject
A. February 12, 2019 Minutes of Town Council Regular Meeting
Meeting
Mar 12, 2019 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
2. Approval of Minutes
Type
Action, Minutes
Recommended Action
Recommend approval.
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Subject
B. February 25, 2019 Minutes of Town Council Workshop Meeting
Meeting
Mar 12, 2019 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
2. Approval of Minutes
Type
Action, Minutes
Recommended Action
Recommend approval.
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3. Awards and Recognitions
Subject
A. Introduction of newly hired Full-Time employee - Roberto Martinez, Public Works Operator I; Effective 03/11/2019.
Meeting
Mar 12, 2019 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
3. Awards and Recognitions
Type
Information

Summary/Background:

 

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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
Mar 12, 2019 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
5. Citizens Forum
Type

Summary/Background:

 

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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 19-13 approving the hiring of Estevan M. Cortez, an immediate family member of Town of Taos employee, Antonio Cortez.
Meeting
Mar 12, 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:

Discussion, consideration and possible approval of Resolution 19-13 to hire Estevan M. Cortez on a temporary basis as a Lifeguard I within the Pool Division of the Recreation Department.  Estevan is the brother of Town employee Antonio Cortez who works for the Facilities Services Department.

 

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Resolution 19-13 Estevan M. Cortez.doc (158 KB)
Subject
B. Discussion, consideration and possible approval of Resolution 19-12; budget adjustment to the Transportation Fund increasing revenues and expenditures by $650,000 to cover the anticipated cost for Summer Air services including the actual service and marketing; and adjustment to the One-Time Capital/Operating/Maintenance Fund to reverse a duplicate entry from the mid-year adjustment in the amount of $15,000.
Meeting
Mar 12, 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 (Consent)
Preferred Date
Mar 12, 2019
Absolute Date
Mar 12, 2019
Fiscal Impact
Yes
Dollar Amount
$650,000.00
Budget Source
The funding will come from an anticipated NMDOT Marketing Grant and from Public/Private Participation for the matching Marketing/Advertising and also for the Air Services.
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 transfer, budget increases, project to projects and new projects. This adjustment increases revenues and expenditures to cover for anticipated Summer Air Services including Marketing and Advertising.

 

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19-12 Res March 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.
7. Public Hearings
Subject
A. Discussion, consideration and possible approval Ordinance 19-02 annexing 5 parcels of land consisting of approximately 2.846 acres of land along Camino de la Merced and to amend the official zoning map to include the annexed property with an R-2 "Single Family Residential" Zone designation. The 5 properties are parcel numbers, 1073147181429, 1073147190443, 1073147207460, 1073147195432 and 1073147201448.
Meeting
Mar 12, 2019 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
7. Public Hearings
Type
Action

Interactive Property Map

 

Summary/Background:

 

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Annexation Ordinance 19-02.pdf (176 KB)
Exhibit A.pdf (603 KB)
Exhibit B.pdf (319 KB)
Ordinance 19-02 Taos News Publication.PDF (41 KB)
Crawford Annexation Application.pdf (5,047 KB)
Letter of Decision - Chelsea Crawford.pdf (33 KB)
Letter of Decision - Jeraldine Crawford.pdf (33 KB)
Letter of Decision - Robert Crawford.pdf (32 KB)
Staff Report PZ2019-04, PZ2019-05, PZ2019-06.pdf (540 KB)
Subject
B. Discussion, consideration and possible approval of Ordinance 19-03 amending the Town of Taos Official Zoning Map and the Town of Taos Land Use Development code with respect to one parcel of land approximately 16.91 acres on the corner of Paseo del Canon East and Weimer Road, UPC Number 1074146300250.
Meeting
Mar 12, 2019 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
7. Public Hearings
Type
Action

Interactive Property Map

 

Summary/Background:

 

File Attachments
Ordinance 19-03 Zone Change.pdf (331 KB)
Exhibit A Current Zoning Map - Town of Taos 20190220.pdf (893 KB)
Exhibit A Proposed Zoning Map - Town of Taos 20190220.pdf (897 KB)
Ordinance 19-03 Taos News Publication.PDF (45 KB)
Alteration of Watercourse Certification.pdf (48 KB)
Letter of Decision - Zone Change.pdf (36 KB)
Staff Report PZ2019-03 Zone Change.pdf (523 KB)
Tab 1 - JACO Subdivision , Zone Change Application.pdf (320 KB)
Tab 2.pdf (1,279 KB)
Tab 3.pdf (156 KB)
Tab 4.pdf (1,227 KB)
Tab 5.pdf (2,199 KB)
Tab 6.pdf (6,892 KB)
Tab 7.pdf (133 KB)
Tab 8.pdf (586 KB)
Tab 9, A.pdf (4 KB)
Tab 9, B.pdf (252 KB)
Tab 10, A.pdf (4 KB)
Tab 10, B.pdf (1,294 KB)
Tab 11, A.pdf (3 KB)
Tab 11, B.pdf (441 KB)
Tab 11, C.pdf (38 KB)
Tab 12.pdf (375 KB)
Subject
C. Discussion, consideration and possible direction to staff regarding the Ochenta Affordable Housing Project on Herdner Road.
Meeting
Mar 12, 2019 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
7. Public Hearings
Type
Discussion

Interactive Property Map

 

Summary/Background:

 

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8. Matters from Staff
Subject
A. Discussion, consideration, and possible approval of Resolution 19-11 requesting funding from the New Mexico Department of Transportation Municipal Arterial Program grant application for improvements to Ranchitos Road (SR 240).
Meeting
Mar 12, 2019 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
8. Matters from Staff
Type
Action (Consent)
Preferred Date
Mar 12, 2019
Absolute Date
Mar 12, 2019
Fiscal Impact
Yes
Budget Source
2019-2020 Revenues
Recommended Action
Approval
Goals
2. Infrastructure (Roads, Airport, Facilities, Water and Sewer)

Summary/Background:

 

This grant application is due March 15, 2019, with project determination taking place in summer 2019, and funds becoming available fall 2019.

 

File Attachments
Resolution 19-11.doc (155 KB)
Ranchitos application - MAP.docx (1,526 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
B. Discussion, consideration and possible approval of out-of-state travel for Library Director Kate Alderete to attend the ALA Annual Conference in Washington, D.C. on June 21, 2019 through June 25, 2019, estimated cost $2,143.99.
Meeting
Mar 12, 2019 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
8. Matters from Staff
Type
Action
Preferred Date
Mar 12, 2019
Absolute Date
Jun 26, 2019
Fiscal Impact
Yes
Dollar Amount
$2,143.99
Budgeted
Yes
Budget Source
30-15-42001 - internal BAR in the process to move $835 from 42002 to 42001 to cover this amount
Recommended Action
Approve

Summary/Background:

 

File Attachments
requests.pdf (589 KB)
schedule.pdf (106 KB)
Subject
C. Discussion, consideration and possible adoption of the revised by-laws of the Taos Tree Board.
Meeting
Mar 12, 2019 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
8. Matters from Staff
Type
Action

Summary/Background:

 

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Backup of Amended Town of Taos Tree Board Bylaws Adopted 1.docx (19 KB)
Subject
D. Discussion, consideration and possible adoption of Resolution 19-14 - A resolution authorizing the establishment of and guidelines for the operation of a 2020 U.S. Census "Complete Count Committee."
Meeting
Mar 12, 2019 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
8. Matters from Staff
Type
Action

Summary/Background:

 

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19-14 Authorizing the Establishment of and Guideliens for the Operations of a 2020 U.S. Census Complete Count Committee.doc (167 KB)
9. Matters and Reports from the Town Manager
Subject
A. Matters and Reports from the Town Manager.
Meeting
Mar 12, 2019 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
9. Matters and Reports from the Town Manager
Type
Discussion

Summary/Background:

 

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10. Matters and Reports from the Mayor
Subject
A. Matters and Reports from the Mayor.
Meeting
Mar 12, 2019 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
10. Matters and Reports from the Mayor
Type
Discussion

Summary/Background:

 

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11. Matters and Reports from the Council
Subject
A. Matters and Reports from the Council.
Meeting
Mar 12, 2019 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
11. Matters and Reports from the Council
Type
Discussion

Summary/Background:

 

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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
Mar 12, 2019 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
12. Closed Executive Session
Type
Discussion

Summary/Background:

 

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

Summary/Background:

 

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

Summary/Background:

 

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13. Adjourn