1. Opening Items
Subject
A. Call to Order by the Honorable Mayor Daniel R. Barrone.
Meeting
Mar 10, 2020 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
1. Opening Items
Type
Discussion, Procedural
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Subject
B. Roll Call
Meeting
Mar 10, 2020 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
1. Opening Items
Type
Procedural
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Subject
C. Pledge of Allegiance
Meeting
Mar 10, 2020 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
1. Opening Items
Type
Procedural
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Subject
D. Moment of Silence
Meeting
Mar 10, 2020 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
1. Opening Items
Type
Procedural
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Subject
E. Approval of Agenda
Meeting
Mar 10, 2020 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
1. Opening Items
Type
Action
Recommended Action
Recommend approval.
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2. Approval of Minutes
3. Awards and Recognitions
Subject
A. Introduction and Oath of Office for New Chief of Police - John Wentz, Administered by Rick Bellis, Town Manager and Honorable Judge Chavez; effective 02/29/2020.
Meeting
Mar 10, 2020 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
3. Awards and Recognitions
Type
Information

Summary/Background:

 

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Subject
B. Introduction of newly hired full-time Public Works employee - Don Conoscenti, Public Works Operator; Effective 02/25/2020
Meeting
Mar 10, 2020 - 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 10, 2020 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
5. Citizens Forum
Type
Discussion

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 20-09 requesting funding from the New Mexico Department of Transportation Municipal Arterial Program grant application for improvements to Camino del Medio.
Meeting
Mar 10, 2020 - 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 10, 2020
Absolute Date
Mar 10, 2020
Fiscal Impact
Yes
Recommended Action
Approval
Goals
2. Infrastructure (Roads, Airport, Facilities, Water and Sewer)

Summary/Background:

 

This grant application is due March 15, 2020, with project determination taking place in summer 2020, and funds becoming available fall 2020.

 

This is the second phase of the Camino del Medio project. Phase 1 is for the construction of the bridge which is being funded through Legislative Appropriation. Phase 2 is for the construction of the roadway from the Ranchitos Road intersection to the Rio Pueblo crossing. Phase 3 will be for the construction of the roadway from the Rio Pueblo crossing south to the Town limit.

File Attachments
Resolution 20-09 Amended.doc (155 KB)
Camino del Medio application - MAP.pdf (887 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 Resolution 20-08 approving the hiring of Ernesto J. Cisneros, an immediate family member of Town of Taos employees, Elias Cisneros and Cuauhtemoc Herrera.
Meeting
Mar 10, 2020 - 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 10, 2020
Fiscal Impact
No
Budgeted
No

Summary/Background:

Discussion, consideration and possible approval of Resolution 20-08 to hire Ernesto J. Cisneros on a temporary basis as a Recreation Specialist I within the Recreation Department. Ernesto is the nephew of Town employees Elias Cisneros who works for the Recreation Department and Cuauhtemoc Herrera who works for the Facilities Services Department.

File Attachments
Resolution - Ernesto J. Cisneros.doc (158 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
C. Discussion, consideration and possible approval of Amendment No. 4 to Contract TT-16-240 (TT-20-134) with Siddons-Martin Emergency Group in the amount of $20,000 exclusive of gross receipts tax for heavy duty apparatus maintenance. Total contract amount will now be $100,000 exclusive of gross receipts tax.
Meeting
Mar 10, 2020 - 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 10, 2020
Absolute Date
Mar 24, 2020
Fiscal Impact
Yes
Dollar Amount
$20,000.00
Budgeted
Yes
Budget Source
Fire Fund
Recommended Action
Approval

Summary/Background:

Discussion, consideration and possible approval of TT-20-134 amendment #4 to TT-16-240, with Siddons-Marting Emergency Group for Heavy Duty Fire Apparatus maintenance.

File Attachments
TT-20-134.pdf (70 KB)
TT-16-240 ammendments.pdf (1,047 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 of Ordinance 20-05 an ordinance regulating the use and sale of single-use carryout bags in the Town of Taos, imposing an environmental service fee on sales of paper bags; encouraging use of reusable bags as an alternative to single-use plastic bags; providing for exemptions; establishing penalties for violations.
Meeting
Mar 10, 2020 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
7. Public Hearings
Type
Action, Discussion

Summary/Background:

 

File Attachments
PROPOSED MODIFICATIONS Ordinance 20-05 Plastic Bag Ordinance scr comments.pdf (65 KB)
20-05 Plastic Bag Ordinance Draft #1.pdf (93 KB)
Regular Meeting Public Hearing Notice - Ordinance 20-05.PDF (44 KB)
8. Matters from Staff
9. Matters and Reports from the Town Manager
Subject
A. Matters and Reports from the Town Manager
Meeting
Mar 10, 2020 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
9. Matters and Reports from the Town Manager
Type
Discussion

Summary/Background:

 

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REVISED - Resolution 20-06 Statement of Support for Holy Cross Hospital (Version 3).pdf (38 KB)
10. Matters and Reports from the Mayor
Subject
A. Matters and Reports from the Mayor
Meeting
Mar 10, 2020 - 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 10, 2020 - 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 10, 2020 - 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 10, 2020 - 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 10, 2020 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
12. Closed Executive Session
Type
Action

Summary/Background:

 

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13. Adjourn