1. Opening Items
Subject
A. Call to Order by the Honorable Mayor Daniel R. Barrone.
Meeting
Jan 8, 2019 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
1. Opening Items
Type
Procedural
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Subject
B. Roll Call
Meeting
Jan 8, 2019 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
1. Opening Items
Type
Procedural
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Subject
C. Pledge of Allegiance
Meeting
Jan 8, 2019 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
1. Opening Items
Type
Procedural
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Subject
D. Moment of Silence
Meeting
Jan 8, 2019 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
1. Opening Items
Type
Procedural
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Subject
E. Approval of Agenda
Meeting
Jan 8, 2019 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
1. Opening Items
Type
Action
Recommended Action
Recommend approval.
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2. Approval of Minutes
Subject
A. November 27, 2018 Minutes of Town Council Regular Meeting
Meeting
Jan 8, 2019 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
2. Approval of Minutes
Type
Minutes

Summary/Background:

 

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Subject
B. December 10, 2018 Minutes of Town Council Workshop Meeting
Meeting
Jan 8, 2019 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
2. Approval of Minutes
Type
Minutes

Summary/Background:

 

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3. Awards and Recognitions
4. Presentations
Subject
A. Presentation of the Taos Soil and Water Conservation District Annual Report by Peter Vigil.
Meeting
Jan 8, 2019 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
4. Presentations
Type

Summary/Background:

 

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Taos_SWCD_TOT_2019 PowerPoint PDF.pdf (8,033 KB)
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 8, 2019 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
5. Citizens Forum
Type

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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.
Subject
A. Discussion, consideration and possible approval of Resolution 19-04; budget adjustment to the Community Grants Fund increasing operating by $75,859 and capital outlay by $24,141 to cover partial funding for Personal Protective Equipment and Extrication Equipment for the Fire Department.
Meeting
Jan 8, 2019 - 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
Jan 08, 2019
Absolute Date
Jan 08, 2019
Fiscal Impact
Yes
Dollar Amount
$100,000.00
Budgeted
No
Budget Source
This budget adjustment will increase both revenues and expenditures for the grant award from New Mexico Fire Protection Grant Council.
Recommended Action
Recommend 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 increases revenues and expenditures to cover for a grant award from the New Mexico Fire Protection Grant Council program for Personal Protective Equipment and extrication equipment.

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19-04 Budget Adjustment.doc (167 KB)
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
8. Matters from Staff
Subject
A. Discussion, consideration and possible approval of Open Meetings Resolution 19-01. This resolution establishes the schedule of Town Council Regular Meetings and Town Council Workshop Meetings. Approval of resolution constitutes reasonable notice of such meetings.
Meeting
Jan 8, 2019 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
8. Matters from Staff
Type

Summary/Background:

 

Each year the governing body must adopt an Open Meetings Resolution.

 

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19-01 Open Meetings Resolution.docx (73 KB)
19-01 - Town Council Meeting Calendar 2019.xls (124 KB)
19-01 Notice of Public Meetings 2019.docx (32 KB)
19-01 Newspaper Notice.docx (17 KB)
Subject
B. Discussion, consideration and possible approval of Resolution 19-03 a resolution adopting the Taos County, New Mexico Multi-Jurisdiction Hazard Mitigation Plan.
Meeting
Jan 8, 2019 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
8. Matters from Staff
Type

Summary/Background:

The adoption of the Taos County Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan was adopted by The Village of Questa, the Village of Taos Ski Valley and the Town of Red River.  Resolutions are attached.

File Attachments
19-03 Adopting the Taos County Multi-Jurisdiction Hazard Mitigation Plan.docx (70 KB)
1 of 4 Taos County Multi-Jurisdiction Hazard Mitigation Plan.pdf (3,501 KB)
2 of 4 Taos County Multi-Jurisdicition Hazard Mitigation Plan.pdf (5,520 KB)
3 of 4 Taos County Multi-Jurisdiction Hazard Mitigation Plan.pdf (6,045 KB)
4 of 4 Taos County Multi-Jurisdiction Hazard Mitigation Plan.pdf (3,091 KB)
HMP Resolution Taos Ski Valley.pdf (418 KB)
Questa Resolution for HMP.pdf (387 KB)
Red River Resolution HMP.pdf (35 KB)
Subject
C. Discussion, consideration, and possible approval of the 2019 Fire Marshal grant award in the amount of $100,000 for the purchase of Personal Protection Equipment and Extrication Equipment.
Meeting
Jan 8, 2019 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
8. Matters from Staff
Type
Action
Preferred Date
Jan 08, 2019
Absolute Date
Jan 08, 2019
Fiscal Impact
Yes
Dollar Amount
$151,087.00
Budgeted
Yes
Budget Source
21-15-43006 - $50,000; 21-15-45005 - $1,087 (The grant amount of $100,000 will be added in with Resolution 19-04)
Recommended Action
Staff recommends approval.

Summary/Background:

 

The 2019 Fire Marshall grant award is $100,000 and will be matched by the Town Fire Department in the amount of $51,087.  The breakdown is as follows:

 

A second set of bunker gear (PPE) to meet NFPA 1851, recommended best practices include a thorough cleaning to remove carcinogens from the PPE after each fire.  The additional PPE will give the department a backup while the contaminated equipment is being disinfected.  Cost of PPE - $125,859.  Breakdown: Grant $75,859, Match $50,000.

 

A first time purchase of one set of battery operated extrication tools to replace the obsolete hydraulic tools.  The current tools are a low pressure model and do not have the strength to cut or spread the new high strength composite metals and alloys used in newer vehicles. Cost of extrication equipment:  $25,228.  Breakdown:  Grant $24,141, Match $1,087.

 

File Attachments
Taos Award Letter 12-10-2018.docx (46 KB)
9. Matters and Reports from the Town Manager
10. Matters and Reports from the Mayor
11. Matters and Reports from the Council
12. Closed Executive Session
Subject
A. Discussion, consideration and possible decisions concerning the purchase, acquisition or disposal of real property or water rights. This item may be discussed in closed session under Open Meetings Act exemption NMSA 1978 10-15-1-(H)(8), which allows for discussion of the purchase, acquisition or disposal of real property or water rights. The discussion will involve prior discussions regarding the transfer of real estate between the Town of Taos and Taos County, as previously approved by Council.
Meeting
Jan 8, 2019 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
12. Closed Executive Session
Type

Summary/Background:

 

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13. Adjourn