1. Opening Items
Subject
A. Call to Order by the Honorable Mayor Daniel R. Barrone.
Meeting
Apr 9, 2019 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
1. Opening Items
Type
Procedural
Subject
B. Roll Call
Meeting
Apr 9, 2019 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
1. Opening Items
Type
Procedural
Subject
C. Pledge of Allegiance
Meeting
Apr 9, 2019 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
1. Opening Items
Type
Procedural
Subject
D. Moment of Silence
Meeting
Apr 9, 2019 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
1. Opening Items
Type
Procedural
Subject
E. Approval of Agenda
Meeting
Apr 9, 2019 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
1. Opening Items
Type
Action
Recommended Action
Recommend approval.
2. Approval of Minutes
Subject
A. March 12, 2019 Minutes of Town Council Regular Meeting
Meeting
Apr 9, 2019 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
2. Approval of Minutes
Type
Action, Minutes
Recommended Action
Recommend approval.
Subject
B. March 25, 2019 Minutes of Town Council Workshop Meeting
Meeting
Apr 9, 2019 - 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 Planning Department employee- Nathan J. Sanchez, Planning Director; Effective April 08, 2019.
Meeting
Apr 9, 2019 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
3. Awards and Recognitions
Type
Information

Summary/Background:

 

Subject
B. Proclamation of the 2019 Global Peace Walk.
Meeting
Apr 9, 2019 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
3. Awards and Recognitions
Type
Information

Summary/Background:

 

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
Apr 9, 2019 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
5. Citizens Forum
Type
Discussion

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.
7. Matters from Staff
Subject
A. Discussion, consideration and possible approval of the State of New Mexico Department of Finance and Administration Local Government Division Community Development Block Grant Program Grant Agreement 18-C-NR-I-01-G-25 in the amount of $750,000 to plan, design and construct water system improvements at Well 4, Well 5, and the Well 8 storage tank. (Public Works Director French Espinosa)
Meeting
Apr 9, 2019 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
7. Matters from Staff
Type
Action (Consent)
Preferred Date
Apr 09, 2019
Absolute Date
Apr 23, 2019
Fiscal Impact
Yes
Dollar Amount
$750,000.00
Budgeted
Yes
Budget Source
CDBG Grant line item 81-39-45003 - $750,000; Town of Taos match line item 81-38-45003 - $75,000; Town of Taos Additional leveraging match 81-32-45003 - $365,000
Recommended Action
Approval

Summary/Background:

 

The purpose of this project is to construct a new well house, replace and upgrade electrical components and install a generator at Well 4; complete piping and mechanical improvements, replace the disinfection system, and install a generator at Well 5; construct a 200,000 gallon welded steel water storage tank for Well 8; and install dual parallel inline pressure relief valve station on the main transmission line.

 

The match for the grant is $75,000. In addition to the grant and match, the Town has budgeted $365,000 for a total project budget of $1,190,000 which includes design, engineering and construction.

 

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.
8. Matters and Reports from the Town Manager
Subject
A. Matters and Reports from the Town Manager
Meeting
Apr 9, 2019 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
8. Matters and Reports from the Town Manager
Type
Discussion

Summary/Background:

 

Subject
B. Discussion, consideration and possible approval of Contract No. TT-19-276, a Taos Regional Airport Summer Air Service Agreement with TSVA Holdings, Inc.
Meeting
Apr 9, 2019 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
8. Matters and Reports from the Town Manager
Type
Action
Fiscal Impact
Yes
Dollar Amount
$200,000.00
Budgeted
Yes

Summary/Background:

 

Subject
C. Discussion, consideration and possible approval of changes to work schedule, compensation and conditions of employment regarding the Taos Fire Department.
Meeting
Apr 9, 2019 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
8. Matters and Reports from the Town Manager
Type
Action (Consent)

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.
9. Matters and Reports from the Mayor
Subject
A. Matters and Reports from the Mayor
Meeting
Apr 9, 2019 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
9. Matters and Reports from the Mayor
Type
Discussion

Summary/Background:

 

Subject
B. Discussion, consideration and possible approval of Resolution 19-18 in opposition to the February 19, 2019 proposed EPA Draft Rule regarding the Clean Water Act, known as "the Dirty Water Rule."
Meeting
Apr 9, 2019 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
9. Matters and Reports from the Mayor
Type
Action (Consent)

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
C. Appointment to the Northern Rio Grande National Heritage Area Board.
Meeting
Apr 9, 2019 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
9. Matters and Reports from the Mayor
Type
Action

Summary/Background:

 

Subject
D. Appointment of Cisco Rivera to the Lodgers Tax Advisory Board Marketing Committee.
Meeting
Apr 9, 2019 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
9. Matters and Reports from the Mayor
Type
Action

Summary/Background:

 

10. Matters and Reports from the Council
Subject
A. Matters and Reports from the Council
Meeting
Apr 9, 2019 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
10. Matters and Reports from the Council
Type
Discussion

Summary/Background:

 

11. Closed Executive Session
Subject
A. The Council may conduct a Closed Executive Session to engage in a discussion of matters subject to the attorney-client privilege pertaining to threatened or pending litigation in which the Town is or may become a participant pursuant to NMSA 1978 Section 10-15-1(H)(7); to discuss purchase, acquisition or disposal of real property or water rights pursuant to NMSA 1978, Section 10-15-1(H)(8); and/or to discuss limited personnel matters limited to discussion of the hiring, promotion, demotion, dismissal, assignment or resignation of a town employee or the investigation or consideration of complaints or charges against a Town employee pursuant to NMSA 1978 Section 10-15-1-(H)(2).
Meeting
Apr 9, 2019 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
11. Closed Executive Session
Type
Discussion

Summary/Background:

 

Subject
B. Discussion of the case of Patrick Casey et al.v. Town of Taos et al, Eighth Judicial District Court case number D-820-CV-2017-00164. This item may be discussed in closed executive session subject to the attorney-client privilege pertaining to threatened or pending litigation in which the Town is or may become a participant pursuant to NMSA 1978 Section 10-15-1(H)(7).
Meeting
Apr 9, 2019 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
11. Closed Executive Session
Type
Discussion

Summary/Background:

 

Subject
C. Attorney's Report Concerning Closed Executive Session
Meeting
Apr 9, 2019 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
11. Closed Executive Session
Type
Discussion

Summary/Background:

 

Subject
D. Action on Items Discussed in Closed Executive Session (as necessary, by motion.)
Meeting
Apr 9, 2019 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
11. Closed Executive Session
Type
Action

Summary/Background:

 

12. Adjourn