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Taos High School Students Daniel Cordova, Indigo Acosta and Cameron Gonzales invented their newest version of the coating material of NanoForm , a breathable, antibacterial , fireproof fabric coating.
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After Resolution 17-50 was passed I found out two people in the Town limits were registered to vote in Precinct 21. Therefore, Precinct 21 needs to be added to the list of precincts in the municipal election. The other precincts are 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19 and 35.
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Upon adoption of this resolution, the scheduled will be posted on the Town's website, advertised in the Taos News and sent to the media.
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New Mexico Municipal League recommends that each governing body adopt this resolution before the election in the event a recount/recheck is requested the costs will already be determined.
Costs for a recheck per vote tabulating system:
Recount Precinct Board: $1,000 per day
Precinct workers may be paid up to $200 per day. For the purposes of determinations of costs, a five person recount precinct board is the optimal minimum number of precinct board members necessary to run a recheck.
Costs for recount per precinct:
Election project development and voting system programming and certification: $1,440.
Recount precinct board: $1,000 per day. For the purposes of determinations of costs, a five person recount precinct board is the optimal minimum number of precinct board members necessary to run a recheck.
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Chapter 3.70 of Ordinance 15-5 states relatives or immediate family members of current employees are disqualified from occupying a position (either through hiring, promotion, or transfer) that will be working directly for or supervising a current Town employee. The Town Council, with recommendation and advice of the Human Resources Director and/or Town Manager, may waive this provision by approval of a resolution, when this relationship will not create a direct or indirect supervisor/subordinate relationship, or will not create either an actual conflict of interest or the appearance of a conflict of interest and another qualified candidate or employment alternative is unavailable; and The Town of Taos has recommended for hire Elfidio Duran on a temporary basis as the Recreation Specialist I within the Recreation Department. Elfidio is the brother of Town employee Lupita Morgas who works for the Utility Billing Department; and The employment of Elfidio Duran would not create a direct or indirect supervision/subordinate relationship nor create an actual conflict of interest.
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Chapter 3.70 of Ordinance 15-5 states relatives or immediate family members of current employees are disqualified from occupying a position (either through hiring, promotion, or transfer) that will be working directly for or supervising a current Town employee. The Town Council, with recommendation and advice of the Human Resources Director and/or Town Manager, may waive this provision by approval of a resolution, when this relationship will not create a direct or indirect supervisor/subordinate relationship, or will not create either an actual conflict of interest or the appearance of a conflict of interest and another qualified candidate or employment alternative is unavailable; and the Town of Taos has recommended for hire Estevan Cortez on a part-time basis as the Recreation Specialist I within the Recreation Department. Estevan is the brother of Town employee Antonio Cortez who works for the Facilities Services Department; and The employment of Estevan Cortez would not create a direct or indirect supervision/subordinate relationship nor create an actual conflict of interest.
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The Town continues to explore potential projects for a 2018 CDBG application.
Summary/Background: The Town of Taos Police Department would like to purchase 18 Dell laptops to be used by officers during patrol and investigations. Also, included in this purchase are in-car docks as well as desktop docks, monitors, and scanners. Total cost of equipment is $66,444.70.
Summary/Background: Based on the recommendation of the selection committee, Tierra Realty has won the RFP as developer of affordable housing for the two sites, consistent with the Town’s Affordable Housing Ordinance.
Summary/Background: Based on the recommendation of the selection committee, in order for the project/developer to be eligible Low Income Housing Tax credits from NM Mortgage Finance Agency, the Town agrees to convey the above parcels to the developer, consistent with the purposes of the Town’s Affordable Housing Ordinance.
Summary/Background: Consistent with the project purposes the Town agrees to convey real property to the developer, Tierra Realty, for the purposes of the development of affordable housing, consistent with the Towns Affordable Housing Ordinance.
Summary/Background: Consistent with the findings of the Town’s Building and Code Officials, the Town adopts a finding of blight and condemnation for the above property and structure and authorizes the disposal of said property under the Town’s Affordable Housing ordinance.
Summary/Background: Request by staff to make application to the national Trust for membership as a national Main Street Community and permission to submit an application
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Summary/Background: Mr. Cottam has served on the Airport Advisory Board since May 2012 and is the only current AAB member with an FAA issued pilot's license as required by Town Code 2.12.010. Mr. Cottam is an active member and pilot in Civil Air Patrol, a division of the United States Air Force. He is a resident of Taos County and owns/operates Cottam Construction. His knowledge of construction and aviation have been of great value to the Board.
Mr. Fratrick has served on the Airport Advisory Board since July 2013. He served as Airport Manager from 1999 to 2011. Mr. Fratrick is a resident of Taos County and currently serves as Village Administrator for the Village of Taos Ski Valley. His knowledge of the airport's history and issues have also been of great value to the Board.
Mr. Knight has served on the Airport Advisory Board since September 2015 and serves as president of the Stagecoach Neighborhood Association. Mr. Knight's knowledge of area neighborhood associations and the local real estate business has been of considerable value to the Board as he serves as liason to residents in the area of Taos Regional Airport.
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