1. Opening Items
Subject
A. Call to Order by the Honorable Mayor Daniel R. Barrone
Meeting
Nov 29, 2017 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
1. Opening Items
Type
Procedural
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Subject
B. Roll Call
Meeting
Nov 29, 2017 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
1. Opening Items
Type
Procedural
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Subject
C. Pledge of Allegiance
Meeting
Nov 29, 2017 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
1. Opening Items
Type
Procedural
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Subject
D. Moment of Silence
Meeting
Nov 29, 2017 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
1. Opening Items
Type
Procedural
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Subject
E. Approval of Agenda
Meeting
Nov 29, 2017 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
1. Opening Items
Type
Action
Recommended Action
Recommend approval.
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2. Awards and Recognitions
Subject
A. Oath of Office for New Police Cadet - Angel L. Martinez, Administered by Honorable Judge Chavez.
Meeting
Nov 29, 2017 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
2. Awards and Recognitions
Type
Procedural

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Subject
B. Introduction of Newly Hired Full Time Employee - Antonio Cortez, Public Service Specialist, Effective Date November 20, 2017
Meeting
Nov 29, 2017 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
2. Awards and Recognitions
Type
Information

Summary/Background:

 

 

 

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Subject
C. Introduction of Newly Hired Full Time Employee - Guadalupe Leyva, Public Utilities Operator I, Effective Date November 27, 2017
Meeting
Nov 29, 2017 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
2. Awards and Recognitions
Type
Information

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3. Presentations
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
Nov 29, 2017 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
4. Citizens Forum
Type

Summary/Background:

 

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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.
6. Public Hearings
Subject
A. Discussion, consideration and possible approval of Ordinance 17-10 regulating busking and panhandling.
Meeting
Nov 29, 2017 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
6. Public Hearings
Type
Action

Summary/Background: A public hearing considering proposed Ordinance 17-10 was conducted on November 14, 2017 and tabled to the next Regular Town Council Meeting on November 29, 2017 for further discussion and public input.

File Attachments
17-10 Busking-Panhandling Ordinance - Revised version.docx (75 KB)
17-10 Busking-Panhandling Ordinance -Redlined version.docx (83 KB)
09-36 Busker Ordinance.pdf (127 KB)
7. Matters from Staff
Subject
A. Discussion and selection of project for 2018 Legislative Capital Outlay request.
Meeting
Nov 29, 2017 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
7. Matters from Staff
Type
Action
Fiscal Impact
No

Summary/Background:

 

File Attachments
Copy of 2019-2023 ICIP 91517.xlsx (40 KB)
capital_request_form.pdf (293 KB)
Public Works Handout at Meeting.PDF (32 KB)
Subject
B. Discussion, consideration and approval of Resolution 17-50 calling for a Regular Municipal Election on March 6, 2018. At the Regular Municipal Election persons shall be elected to fill the following elective offices: 1 Mayor for a four year term; 2 Councilmembers for a four year term each; and 1 Municipal Judge for a four year term.
Meeting
Nov 29, 2017 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
7. Matters from Staff
Type
Action

Summary/Background:

Pursuant to NMSA 3-8-26 the governing body shall adopt an election resolution calling for the regular municipal election. Not earlier than one hundred twelve days or later than eighty-four days prior to the date of a regular municipal election.

 

 

 

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17-50 Election Resolution 2018.doc (308 KB)
8. Matters and Reports from the Town Manager
Subject
A. Discussion, consideration and possible action with regards to a proposal to (1.) Waive parking meter fees for all downtown meters between December 1 and December 31, 2017 to support local shopping and downtown businesses and, (2.) Offer a one-time amnesty against fines, penalties and bench warrants for anyone with outstanding parking or traffic ticket fines who comes forward and pays the original ticket in full by 4 pm, December 31, 2017.
Meeting
Nov 29, 2017 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
8. Matters and Reports from the Town Manager
Type
Action

Summary/Background:

 

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9. Matters and Reports from the Mayor
Subject
A. Discussion, consideration and possible approval of Resolution 17-53 identifying Taos Center for the Arts, Inc. as the long-term operator of the Taos Center Auditorium.
Meeting
Nov 29, 2017 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
9. Matters and Reports from the Mayor
Type
Action

Summary/Background:

The proposed resolution recognizes the outstanding contributions of the Taos Center for the Arts, Inc. (TCA, Inc.)and its contributions to the arts and community through its operation and programming of the Taos Community Auditorium, and acknowledges and pledges to continue the long-standing relationship between the Town and TCA, Inc.

 

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17-53 Suppport of the TCA.pdf (62 KB)
Subject
B. Letter from the Mayor to Alcohol Establishments
Meeting
Nov 29, 2017 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
9. Matters and Reports from the Mayor
Type

Summary/Background:

 

Mayor's merchant and servers alcohol awareness prevention campaign  

File Attachments
DOC560.pdf (65 KB)
10. Matters and Reports from the Council
Subject
A. Discussion, consideration and possible action regarding the Intergovernmental Council.
Meeting
Nov 29, 2017 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
10. Matters and Reports from the Council
Type

Summary/Background:

 

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Subject
B. Discussion, consideration and possible action regarding the Taos Regional Airport
Meeting
Nov 29, 2017 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
10. Matters and Reports from the Council
Type

Summary/Background:

 

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11. Executive Session
Subject
A. Report by Tony Ortiz, retained legal counsel for the self-insurance fund of the League of Municipalities and Town Legal Counsel, Stephen Ross, with regards to on-going legal matters. This matter may be discussed in closed session under the Open Public Meetings Act exemption NMSA 1978 10-15-1- (H) (7), which allows for the discussion of threatened or pending litigation. Discussion, consideration and possible action may be taken.
Meeting
Nov 29, 2017 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
11. Executive Session
Type
Discussion

 

 

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12. Adjourn