1. Opening Items
Subject
A. Call to Order by the Honorable Mayor Daniel R. Barrone.
Meeting
Sep 11, 2018 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
1. Opening Items
Type
Procedural
Subject
B. Roll Call
Meeting
Sep 11, 2018 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
1. Opening Items
Type
Procedural
Subject
C. Pledge of Allegiance
Meeting
Sep 11, 2018 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
1. Opening Items
Type
Procedural
Subject
D. Moment of Silence
Meeting
Sep 11, 2018 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
1. Opening Items
Type
Procedural
Subject
E. Approval of Agenda
Meeting
Sep 11, 2018 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
1. Opening Items
Type
Action
Recommended Action
Recommend approval.
2. Approval of Minutes
Subject
A. August 14, 2018 Town Council Regular Meeting
Meeting
Sep 11, 2018 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
2. Approval of Minutes
Type
Minutes

Summary/Background:

 

Subject
B. August 27, 2018 Town Council Workshop Meeting
Meeting
Sep 11, 2018 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
2. Approval of Minutes
Type
Minutes

Summary/Background:

 

3. Awards and Recognitions
Subject
A. Introduction of newly hired part time public library employee- Joan D. Doolittle, Library Clerk; Effective 9/4/2018
Meeting
Sep 11, 2018 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
3. Awards and Recognitions
Type

Summary/Background:

 

Subject
B. Introduction of newly hired full time public library employee- Alexander Reese, Librarian III/Cataloger; Effective 9/10/2018
Meeting
Sep 11, 2018 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
3. Awards and Recognitions
Type

Summary/Background:

 

4. Presentations
Subject
A. Presentation of Certificates of Appreciation to Joey Perovich, Northern Mountain Construction, and Mike Silva, Silva Construction, for providing equipment and assistance in the cleaning of the Rio Fernando and restoration of the Vigil y Romo Acequia.
Meeting
Sep 11, 2018 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
4. Presentations
Type

Summary/Background:

 

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
Sep 11, 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 Amendment #2 to Task Order B to Contract TT-15-94 with Armstrong Consultants, Inc. to update the airport layout plan in the amount of $62,484 exclusive of GRT and contingent upon grant funding from the Federal Aviation Administration and the New Mexico Department of Transportation Aviation Division.
Meeting
Sep 11, 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)
Preferred Date
Sep 11, 2018
Absolute Date
Sep 11, 2018
Fiscal Impact
Yes
Dollar Amount
$67,504.00
Budgeted
Yes
Budget Source
Federal Aviation Administration Grant 52-31-44005 - $60,348; NM DOT Aviation Division Grant 62-41-44005 - $3,353; Town of Taos 52-51-44005 - $3,353
Recommended Action
Approval
Goals
2. Infrastructure (Roads, Airport, Facilities, Water and Sewer)

Summary/Background:

 

The existing airport layout plan was completed in 1988. Since that time several changes have been made to the airport property including the recent construction of runway 13-31 and taxiway B. The airport layout plan is essential for future planning and grant funding.

 

The Town of Taos entered into contract TT-15-94 on September 26, 2014, for engineering and planning services for Taos Regional Airport through a competitive procurement process (RFQ 14-15-10)

 

This project is supported through State grant agreement TT-19-02 and FAA agreement 3-35-041-033-2015 Change Order 5

 

The total estimated project cost is $67,054 which would be paid for through the following sources:

Federal Aviation Administration Grant 52-31-44005 - $60,348

NM DOT Aviation Division Grant 52-41-44005 - $3,353
Town of Taos 52-51-44005 - $3,353

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 of Resolution 18-57 authorizing acceptance of SKX-19-03 from the New Mexico Department of Transportation Aviation Division in the amount of $9,999 for airfield maintenance and consumable items. The Town of Taos match for this grant is $1,111.
Meeting
Sep 11, 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)
Preferred Date
Sep 11, 2018
Absolute Date
Sep 11, 2018
Fiscal Impact
Yes
Dollar Amount
$9,999.00
Budgeted
Yes
Budget Source
Revenue 30-00-37031
Recommended Action
Approval
Goals
2. Infrastructure (Roads, Airport, Facilities, Water and Sewer)

Summary/Background:

 

This grant covers the purchase of consumable items such as windsocks, runway light bulbs, snow plow cutting edges, and pavement marking supplies. 

 

The total project is estimated at $11,110, with NMDOT Aviation Division providing 90% ($9,999) of the funds and the Town of Taos providing a 10% ($1,111) match.

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 Resolution 18-58 approving the hiring of Shirley Mondragon, an immediate family member of Town of Taos employee, Joshua Mondragon.
Meeting
Sep 11, 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)
Preferred Date
Sep 11, 2018
Fiscal Impact
No

Summary/Background:

 

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
D. Discussion, consideration and possible approval of the Annual Operating Budget for FY 2018-2019 as approved by the Department of Finance and Administration (DFA) in accordance with Section 6-6-5 NMSA 1978
Meeting
Sep 11, 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)
Preferred Date
Sep 11, 2018
Absolute Date
Sep 11, 2018
Recommended Action
Approval

Summary/Background: This represents the last step in the budget approval process for fiscal year 2018-2019.  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, 2018 and the final budget that was approved by the Council on June 26, 2018.  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. Finally, as required by Section 6-6-2H NMSA 1978, LGD (Local Government Division) is required to approve all budget increases and transfers between funds not included in the final approved budget.  Beginning with Fiscal Year 2018-2019, all budget adjustments are required to be submitted on the Local Government Budget Management System (LGBMS).

 

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 18-59; budget adjustment to the Capital/Maintenance/Operating One-Time Cost Fund, transferring from operating expense to capital in the amount of $70,000 to purchase and equip two police units.
Meeting
Sep 11, 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)
Preferred Date
Sep 11, 2018
Absolute Date
Sep 11, 2018
Fiscal Impact
Yes
Dollar Amount
$70,000.00
Budgeted
Yes
Budget Source
Currently in 53-14-43003 Sensitive Items moving funds to 53-14-45004 Vehicles
Recommended Action
Approval

Summary/Background: Town of Taos Policy requires Council approval on all budget transfers that transfer funds between costs categories, (i.e. Personnel, Operating Expenses and Capital Outlay, interfund transfer, budget increases, project to projects and new projects. This adjustment is transferring from Operating Expenses to Capital Outlay, (which is above the Manager's authorized amount of $30,000) to cover the costs for two 2018 Ford Police Interceptors along with equipment.  These funds will be replaced at mid-year from any personnel and/or operating cost savings from the Police Department.

 

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 out-of-state travel for Animal Control Officer Linda Sanchez to attend NACA Training Conference in Denver, Colorado on October 10, 2018 through October 12, 2018, estimated cost $511.40.
Meeting
Sep 11, 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
Preferred Date
Sep 11, 2018
Absolute Date
Sep 25, 2018
Fiscal Impact
Yes
Dollar Amount
$511.40
Budgeted
Yes
Budget Source
11-14-42001
Recommended Action
Approval

Summary/Background: Discussion, consideration and possible approval of Out of State Travel for Animal Control Officer Linda Sanchez to attend NACA Training Conference in Denver, CO from October 10, 2018 to October 12, 2018.  This conference provides specialized training for Animal Control Officers.  

 

7. Public Hearings
8. Matters from Staff
Subject
A. Discussion, consideration and possible approval of an MOU with El Prado Water and Sanitation District for the replacement of water borrowed during the Town's water emergency.
Meeting
Sep 11, 2018 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
8. Matters from Staff
Type

Summary/Background:

 

9. Matters and Reports from the Town Manager
10. Matters and Reports from the Mayor
Subject
A. Discussion of proposed proclamation, "Meatless Mondays."
Meeting
Sep 11, 2018 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
10. Matters and Reports from the Mayor
Type

Summary/Background:

 

11. Matters and Reports from the Council
12. Adjourn