1. Opening Items
Subject
A. Call to Order by the Honorable Mayor Daniel R. Barrone
Meeting
Sep 26, 2017 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
1. Opening Items
Type
Procedural
Subject
B. Roll Call
Meeting
Sep 26, 2017 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
1. Opening Items
Type
Procedural
Subject
C. Pledge of Allegiance
Meeting
Sep 26, 2017 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
1. Opening Items
Type
Procedural
Subject
D. Moment of Silence
Meeting
Sep 26, 2017 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
1. Opening Items
Type
Procedural
Subject
E. Approval of Agenda
Meeting
Sep 26, 2017 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
1. Opening Items
Type
Action
Recommended Action
Recommend approval.
2. Approval of Minutes
Subject
A. August 21, 2017 Workshop Meeting Minutes
Meeting
Sep 26, 2017 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
2. Approval of Minutes
Type
Action
Recommended Action
Recommend approval.
Subject
B. August 22, 2017 Regular Meeting Minutes
Meeting
Sep 26, 2017 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
2. Approval of Minutes
Type
Action
Recommended Action
Recommend approval.
Subject
C. August 29, 2017 Special Meeting Minutes
Meeting
Sep 26, 2017 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
2. Approval of Minutes
Type
Action
Recommended Action
Recommend approval.
Subject
D. September 11, 2017 Workshop Meeting Minutes
Meeting
Sep 26, 2017 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
2. Approval of Minutes
Type
Action
Recommended Action
Recommend approval.
3. Awards and Recognitions
Subject
A. Oath of Office for New Police Sergeant - Stephen M. Ortega.
Meeting
Sep 26, 2017 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
3. Awards and Recognitions
Type
Procedural

Summary/Background:

 

Judge Chavez will administer the Oath of Office for the new Police Sergeant, Stephen M. Ortega.

Subject
B. Recognition of Dinah Gonzales, Planner I for NM Zoning Official
Meeting
Sep 26, 2017 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
3. Awards and Recognitions
Type
Procedural

Summary/Background:

 

Presentation of certificate in recognition of Ms. Gonzales who has successfully completed the process and has become a Certified Zoning Official.

Subject
C. Recognition of John Miller, Senior Planner for NM Zoning Official Designations
Meeting
Sep 26, 2017 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
3. Awards and Recognitions
Type
Procedural

Summary/Background:

 

Presentation of certificate in recognition of Mr. Miller who has successfully completed the process and has becopme a Certified Zoning Official.  

Subject
D. Presentation of Certificate of Appreciation to Officer Brian Garcia.
Meeting
Sep 26, 2017 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
3. Awards and Recognitions
Type

Summary/Background: 

Presentation of Certificate of Appreciation to Officer Brian Garcia for his outstanding commitment and service to the Taos Police Department and the citizens of Taos.

Officer Brian Garcia has been with the Taos Police Department for 2 years.  Officer Garcia recently responded to assist a fellow officer to deescalate a violent domestic situation in which the individual attacked both officers.  Officer Garcia sustained a shoulder injury while subduing the suspect.  Taos Police Department is proud to name Officer Garcia as "Taos Finest".

 

 

4. 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
Sep 26, 2017 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
4. Citizens Forum
Type

Summary/Background:

 

5. 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 17-46 authorizing submission of an application for financial assistance to the Water Trust Board in the amount of $2,325,000 for Phase 2 of the water improvements project.
Meeting
Sep 26, 2017 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
5. 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
Sep 26, 2017
Absolute Date
Sep 26, 2017
Fiscal Impact
Yes
Dollar Amount
$2,325,000.00
Budgeted
Yes
Budget Source
81-23-45003 and 81-29-45003
Recommended Action
Approval
Goals
2. Infrastructure (Roads, Airport, Facilities, Water and Sewer)

Summary:

 

The Town of Taos 2018 Water Trust Board Application Project is a continuation of water system improvements and includes the following:

The funding breakdown for this project is as follows:

 

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 to allow Conrad Cordova, IT Director and Francella Garcia, Deputy Clerk to attend the Laserfiche 2018 Conference in Long Beach, California from January 8, 2018 to January 13, 2018 based on actual expenses.
Meeting
Sep 26, 2017 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
5. 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
Jan 08, 2018
Absolute Date
Jan 13, 2018
Fiscal Impact
No
Dollar Amount
$4,180.56
Budgeted
Yes
Budget Source
11-11-42001 and 11-30-42001

Summary/Background:

Laserfiche is a document management system software implemented by the Town in 2011.  The Laserfiche Empower Conference is the premier education and networking event for organizations who are interested in learning ways to improve efficiency and optimize the use of this essential software. 

 

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 Contract TT-18-84 Cooperative Educational Services (CES) participating entity cooperative purchasing agreement between CES and the Town of Taos.
Meeting
Sep 26, 2017 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
5. 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
Sep 26, 2017
Absolute Date
Sep 26, 2017
Fiscal Impact
No
Budget Source
Budgets used under this cooperative agreement will be identified under their respective budget line item.
Recommended Action
Approval

Summary/Background: Cooperative Educational Services (CES) is the administering agency of the Restated and Amended Joint Powers Agreement to establish an Educational Cooperative (JPA).  The parties to the JPA are public educational institutions in New Mexico, and the JPA is approved by the New Mexico Department Finance and Administration (DFA).  The JPA provided for cooperative procurement in accordance with the New Mexico Procurement Code.  It also allows local public bodies and state agencies to take advantage of cooperative procurement through the JPA.  The Town had submitted an participating entity application to CES back in 2014 and had received approval from CES on June 9, 2014 but we did not take it to the Council for approval.  We are now completing the final step to continue using CES as a procurement method.

 

Subject
D. Discussion, consideration and possible approval for Robert M Miller and Cuauhtémoc Herrera to travel to Ronkonkoma, New York to purchase a 40' x 80' section of staging to be used for Special Events in Kit Carson Park, to eliminate the need for rental of additional staging for large events. The travel dates are September 25 - September 27, 2017.
Meeting
Sep 26, 2017 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
5. 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)
Fiscal Impact
No
Dollar Amount
$2,012.48
Budgeted
Yes
Budget Source
11-31-42002
Recommended Action
Recommend approval.

Summary/Background: The Town is in need of a bigger stage to be used for large concerts, the current stage in inadiquite and rental fees to increase the size for each concert cost over $10,000.  A stage was found in New York that is the exact make and model so it will fit perfectly with what we already have in Kit Carson Park.  Plus the larger stage will attract A list entertainers to come to Taos. 

 

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 to purchase three (3) 14 stall portable restroom trailers from Comforts of Home Services, Inc for the Eco Park, Kit Carson Park and Special Events. Contract TT-18-90
Meeting
Sep 26, 2017 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
5. 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)
Fiscal Impact
Yes
Dollar Amount
$163,869.00
Budgeted
Yes
Budget Source
51-62-45002
Recommended Action
Recommend approval

Summary/Background: The portable restrooms will be a full service winterized restroom with running water, heating, lighting and can be connected directly to the sewer line or used with a holding tank when used at events. Two of the restrooms will be placed at the Eco Park for use while games are taking place and may be moved when having events at various locations.  This will help alleviate or completely eliminate the cost associated with renting port-a-potties.  Contract TT-18-90

 

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
F. Discussion, consideration and possible approval of Resolution 17-38 certifying the annual physical inventory of movable chattels and equipment costing more than $5,000 for fiscal year end June 30, 2017.
Meeting
Sep 26, 2017 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
5. 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
Sep 26, 2017
Absolute Date
Sep 26, 2017
Fiscal Impact
Yes
Budgeted
Yes
Budget Source
Acquired value listed for each Department
Recommended Action
Approval

Summary/Background:  Pursuant to NMSA 1978 Chapter 12 (Miscellaneous Public Affairs Matters), Article 6. Audit Act. 12-6-10. Annual Inventory.  Attached are all inventory lists from each department for movable chattels and equipment costing more than $5,000 for fiscal year end June 30, 2017.

 

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
G. Discussion, consideration and possible approval of Resolution 17-47 Budget Adjustment Request to the Facilities Improvements Fund changing the Boiler project and the funding to the Dectron Retrofit project in the amount of $58,000. Increasing the Vehicle Replacement Fund budget by $27,401 to cover partial purchase of a new police unit.
Meeting
Sep 26, 2017 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
5. 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
Sep 26, 2017
Absolute Date
Sep 26, 2017
Budget Source
Fund 54 and Fund 50
Recommended Action
Approval

Summary/Background:  Town of Taos Policy requires Council approval on all budget transfers that transfer funds between cost categories, (ie. Personnel, Operating Expenses and Capital Outlay), interfund transfers, budget increases, project to project and new projects.

 

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.
6. Public Hearings
Subject
A. Ordinance 17-08 Discussion, consideration and possible action of an ordinance annexing three parcels of land consisting of approximately 3.895 acres located at 408 Joseph Street, 410 Joseph Street and 506 Joseph Street: and, to amend the official zoning map to include the annexed property with an R-4 zone designation. (Continued from September 12, 2017 Regular Council Meeting)
Meeting
Sep 26, 2017 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
6. Public Hearings
Type
Action

Summary/Background:

 

7. Matters from Staff
Subject
A. Discussion, consideration and possible approval of the Annual Operating Budget for FY 2017-2018 as approved by the Department of Finance and Administration (DFA) in accordance with Section 6-6-5 NMSA 1978
Meeting
Sep 26, 2017 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
7. Matters from Staff
Type
Action
Preferred Date
Sep 26, 2017
Absolute Date
Sep 26, 2017
Recommended Action
Approval

Summary/Background: This represents the last step in the budget approval process for fiscal year 2017-2018.  The documentation attached is a final check and balance by the State of what the Town submitted to them as the interim budget of June 1, 2016 and the final budget that was approved by the Council on June 27, 2017.  There were minor changes in the cash to investments columns under Funds 101, 300, and 500 which were needed after discussion with DFA.  In accordance with Section 6-6-5 NMSA 1978, in addition, Section 6-6-6 NMSA 1978 provides that the approved budget will be binding on local officials and governing authorities.  Any official or governing authority approving claims or paying warrants in excess of the approved budget or available funds will be liable for such claims and warrants allowed.

 

Subject
B. Financial Update
Meeting
Sep 26, 2017 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
7. Matters from Staff
Type
Information

Summary/Background: Presentation of the monthly financial report for the periods ending July 31, 2017 and August 31, 2017.

 

8. Matters and Reports from the Town Manager
Subject
A. Status Report on the Youth and Family Center and CDBG Grant.
Meeting
Sep 26, 2017 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
8. Matters and Reports from the Town Manager
Type

Summary/Background:

 

Subject
B. Status Report on the Town's resolution in support of the arts.
Meeting
Sep 26, 2017 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
8. Matters and Reports from the Town Manager
Type

Summary/Background:

 

Subject
C. Discussion, consideration and possible approval of Resolution 17-48 to create an Honorary Designation of Poet Laureate for the Town of Taos.
Meeting
Sep 26, 2017 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
8. Matters and Reports from the Town Manager
Type

Summary/Background:

 

9. Matters and Reports from the Mayor
10. Matters and Reports from the Council
Subject
A. Discussion, consideration and possible action regarding the Intergovernmental Council.
Meeting
Sep 26, 2017 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
10. Matters and Reports from the Council
Type

Summary/Background:

 

Subject
B. Discussion, consideration and possible action regarding the Taos Regional Airport
Meeting
Sep 26, 2017 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
10. Matters and Reports from the Council
Type

Summary/Background:

 

11. Executive Session
Subject
A. Discussion, consideration and possible decisions regarding contract negotiations under the State Procurement Code pertaining to the following: 1) A contract for solid waste hauling with Waste Management, Inc.; 2) Affordable housing to include a proposal for Art Space. These items 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
Sep 26, 2017 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
11. Executive Session
Type

Summary/Background:

 

Subject
B. Discussion, consideration and possible decisions regarding the following: 1) Ancianos Center reversion clause; and 2) The disposition of 1421 Weimer Road. These items 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
Sep 26, 2017 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
11. Executive Session
Type

Summary/Background:

 

12. Adjourn