1. Opening Items
Subject
A. Call to Order by the Honorable Mayor Daniel R. Barrone
Meeting
Mar 13, 2018 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
1. Opening Items
Type
Procedural
Subject
B. Roll Call
Meeting
Mar 13, 2018 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
1. Opening Items
Type
Procedural
Subject
C. Pledge of Allegiance
Meeting
Mar 13, 2018 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
1. Opening Items
Type
Procedural
Subject
D. Moment of Silence
Meeting
Mar 13, 2018 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
1. Opening Items
Type
Procedural
Subject
E. Approval of Agenda
Meeting
Mar 13, 2018 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
1. Opening Items
Type
Action
Recommended Action
Recommend approval.
2. Awards and Recognitions
3. Presentations
Subject
A. Bill Patten, CEO of Holy Cross Hospital, will provide an update to the Mayor and Council.
Meeting
Mar 13, 2018 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
3. Presentations
Type

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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
Mar 13, 2018 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
4. Citizens Forum
Type

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5. Organizational Meeting
Subject
A. Executive Session. The Council will adjourn to go into Executive Session to discuss limited personnel matters, including the appointment of the Town Manager pursuant to NMSA 1978 10-15-1-H.2
Meeting
Mar 13, 2018 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
5. Organizational Meeting
Type
Action

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Subject
B. Appointment of Town Manager Richard Bellis
Meeting
Mar 13, 2018 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
5. Organizational Meeting
Type
Action

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Subject
C. Appointment of Mayor Pro Tem pursuant to 3-32-040 of the Town Code which states: "The town councilors shall, at the organizational meeting after the regular municipal election, elect from their own body a mayor pro tempore to act in the absence of the mayor, except as may otherwise be provided by law or ordinance. The town councilors may change the mayor pro tem at their pleasure at any time."
Meeting
Mar 13, 2018 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
5. Organizational Meeting
Type
Action

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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.
7. Matters from Staff
Subject
A. Discussion, consideration, and possible approval for the purchase of two vehicles from Rich Ford for a total cost of $65,356.00 based on SPA 80-000-17-00024.
Meeting
Mar 13, 2018 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
7. Matters from Staff
Type
Action
Preferred Date
Mar 13, 2018
Absolute Date
Mar 13, 2018
Fiscal Impact
Yes
Dollar Amount
$65,356.00
Budgeted
Yes
Budget Source
53-14-45004
Recommended Action
Approval

Summary/Background:  Two new trucks to be purchased for the Taos Police Department to be used by patrol officers.  A quote has been provided by Rich Ford for a total of $65,356.00 this price is based on the State Purchasing Agreement (SPA) issued 1/31/2018.  The vehicles requested are 2018 F150 "Responder Pursuit" trucks with specification per the SPA.

 

Subject
B. Discussion, consideration and possible approval of Resolution 18-27 designating the establishment of and authority for a Town Emergency Management Team.
Meeting
Mar 13, 2018 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
7. Matters from Staff
Type
Action

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8. Matters and Reports from the Town Manager
Subject
A. Discussion and direction to schedule a work session with reference to the 2018-2019 Strategic Plan.
Meeting
Mar 13, 2018 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
8. Matters and Reports from the Town Manager
Type

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Subject
B. Discussion of the 2018/2019 Fiscal Year Budget Calendar.
Meeting
Mar 13, 2018 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
8. Matters and Reports from the Town Manager
Type

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Subject
C. Discussion and direction on the scheduling of bi-weekly meetings between Councilmembers and Town Manager.
Meeting
Mar 13, 2018 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
8. Matters and Reports from the Town Manager
Type

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9. Matters and Reports from the Mayor
10. Matters and Reports from the Council
11. Executive Session
Subject
A. Discussion, consideration and possible decisions regarding threatened or pending litigation. This item may be discussed in closed session under Open Meetings Act exemption NMSA 1978 10-15-1-(H)(7), which allows for discussion of threatened or pending litigation. "The Town Attorney will be providing a periodic update to the Town Council in Executive Session on the status of any existing, threatened or pending litigation and answer Council questions with regards to those matters."
Meeting
Mar 13, 2018 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
11. Executive Session
Type
Discussion

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12. Adjourn