1. Opening Items
Subject
A. Call to Order by the Honorable Mayor Daniel R. Barrone
Meeting
Jan 9, 2018 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
1. Opening Items
Type
Procedural
Subject
B. Roll Call
Meeting
Jan 9, 2018 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
1. Opening Items
Type
Procedural
Subject
C. Pledge of Allegiance
Meeting
Jan 9, 2018 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
1. Opening Items
Type
Procedural
Subject
D. Moment of Silence
Meeting
Jan 9, 2018 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
1. Opening Items
Type
Procedural
Subject
E. Approval of Agenda
Meeting
Jan 9, 2018 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
1. Opening Items
Type
Action
Recommended Action
Recommend approval.
2. Approval of Minutes
Subject
A. November 27, 2017 Workshop Meeting
Meeting
Jan 9, 2018 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
2. Approval of Minutes
Type
Action, Minutes
Recommended Action
Recommend approval.
Subject
B. November 29, 2017 Regular Meeting
Meeting
Jan 9, 2018 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
2. Approval of Minutes
Type
Action, Minutes
Recommended Action
Recommend approval.
Subject
C. December 11, 2017 Workshop Meeting
Meeting
Jan 9, 2018 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
2. Approval of Minutes
Type
Action, Minutes
Recommended Action
Recommend approval.
Subject
D. December 12, 2017 Special Meeting
Meeting
Jan 9, 2018 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
2. Approval of Minutes
Type
Action, Minutes
Recommended Action
Recommend approval.
3. Awards and Recognitions
Subject
A. Introduction of Newly Hired Full Time Employee - Elias Cisneros, Recreation Specialist II, Effective Date December 9, 2017
Meeting
Jan 9, 2018 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
3. Awards and Recognitions
Type
Information

Summary/Background:

 

Subject
B. Young Taos Scientists Take Fireproof Fabric Invention Nationwide: Recognition of Taos High School Students Daniel Cordova, Indigo Acosta and Cameron Gonzales.
Meeting
Jan 9, 2018 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
3. Awards and Recognitions
Type

Summary/Background:

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.     

 

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
Jan 9, 2018 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
5. Citizens Forum
Type

Summary/Background:

 

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 17-50A amending Resolution 17-50 Election Resolution by adding Precinct 21 to the consolidated precincts.
Meeting
Jan 9, 2018 - 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

Summary/Background:

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.

Subject
B. Consideration, discussion and possible approval of Resolution 18-01; Open Meetings Resolution. This resolution establishes the schedule of Regular Town Council Meetings and constitutes reasonable notice of such meetings.
Meeting
Jan 9, 2018 - 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

Summary/Background:

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.

Subject
C. Consideration and possible approval of Resolution 18-02 adopting election recount/recheck costs determined by the State Canvassing Board of New Mexico.
Meeting
Jan 9, 2018 - 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

Summary/Background:

 

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.

Subject
D. Discussion, consideration and possible approval of Resolution 18-03 to hire Elfidio Duran on 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.
Meeting
Jan 9, 2018 - 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)
Recommended Action
Recommended approval of this resolution

Summary/Background:

 

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.

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 of Resolution 18-04 to hire Estevan Cortez on a part-time basis as the Lifeguard within the Recreation Department. Estevan is the brother of Town employee Antonio Cortez who works for the Facilities Services Department.
Meeting
Jan 9, 2018 - 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)
Recommended Action
Recommended approval of this resolution

Summary/Background:

 

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.

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. Appeal by Indian Hills Hotel of a finding by the Town of Taos and the Code Official of multiple violations of the International Property Maintenance Code (Notice of Violation), as amended and adopted by the Town of Taos, and an order to abate said violations.
Meeting
Jan 9, 2018 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
7. Public Hearings
Type

Summary/Background:

 

8. Matters from Staff
Subject
A. Discussion, consideration and possible acceptance of the Youth & Family Center Reconstruction Project funded through CDBG 16-C-NR-I-03-G-01.
Meeting
Jan 9, 2018 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
8. Matters from Staff
Type
Action
Preferred Date
Jan 09, 2018
Absolute Date
Jan 09, 2018
Fiscal Impact
No
Recommended Action
Please see the attached architect recommendation for approval and acceptance of the project.

Summary/Background:

 

Subject
B. Discussion and consideration of potential projects for the 2018 CDBG grant application.
Meeting
Jan 9, 2018 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
8. Matters from Staff
Type
Discussion

Summary/Background:

 

The Town continues to explore potential projects for a 2018 CDBG application.

 

Subject
C. Discussion, consideration and possible approval for the purchase of 18 laptops for Police Officers from Dell Inc. in the amount of $66,444.70 as per State Price Agreement 60-000-15-00008AH.
Meeting
Jan 9, 2018 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
8. Matters from Staff
Type
Action
Preferred Date
Jan 09, 2018
Fiscal Impact
Yes
Dollar Amount
$66,444.70
Budgeted
Yes
Budget Source
53-14-43003 Sensitive Items
Recommended Action
Approval.

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.

 

9. Matters and Reports from the Town Manager
Subject
A. Consideration, discussion and possible adoption of Resolution 18-05 selecting Tierra Realty as the developer for the Mary Medina and Herdner Road affordable housing projects.
Meeting
Jan 9, 2018 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
9. Matters and Reports from the Town Manager
Type

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.

 

Subject
B. Consideration, discussion and possible adoption of Resolution 18-06 authorizing the contribution of land to Tierra Realty Trust.
Meeting
Jan 9, 2018 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
9. Matters and Reports from the Town Manager
Type

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.

 

Subject
C. Consideration, discussion and possible adoption of Resolution 18-07 , adopting a Site Control Agreement with Tierra Realty Trust.
Meeting
Jan 9, 2018 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
9. Matters and Reports from the Town Manager
Type

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.

 

Subject
D. Consideration, discussion and possible adoption of Resolution 18-08, condemning and making a determination of blight for the Mary Medina Building.
Meeting
Jan 9, 2018 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
9. Matters and Reports from the Town Manager
Type

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.

Subject
E. Consideration, discussion and direction to staff with regards to the National Main Street Program of the National Trust For Historic Preservation.
Meeting
Jan 9, 2018 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
9. Matters and Reports from the Town Manager
Type

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

 

Subject
F. Discussion, consideration and possible approval to extend the free holiday parking through January 31, 2018 and add free holiday parking at the new McCarthy Public Parking Lot.
Meeting
Jan 9, 2018 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
9. Matters and Reports from the Town Manager
Type

Summary/Background:

 

10. Matters and Reports from the Mayor
Subject
A. Consideration and possible reappointment of Tim Cottam, Mark Fratrick and Robbie Knight to the Airport Advisory Board for a two-year term in accordance with Town Code Chapter 2.12.
Meeting
Jan 9, 2018 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
10. Matters and Reports from the Mayor
Type
Action
Preferred Date
Jan 09, 2018
Fiscal Impact
No
Budgeted
No
Recommended Action
Recommend Approval

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.

 

Subject
B. Consideration and possible reappointment of Billy Romero to the Planning Commission for the 2-year term and appointment of Phillip Alexander-Econom to fill a 2-year term of Dennis Garcia, whose term has expired.
Meeting
Jan 9, 2018 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
10. Matters and Reports from the Mayor
Type

Summary/Background:

 

11. Matters and Reports from the Council
12. Executive Session
13. Adjourn