1. Opening Items
Subject
A. Call to Order by the Honorable Mayor Daniel R. Barrone.
Meeting
Jun 11, 2019 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
1. Opening Items
Type
Procedural
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Subject
B. Roll Call
Meeting
Jun 11, 2019 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
1. Opening Items
Type
Procedural
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Subject
C. Pledge of Allegiance
Meeting
Jun 11, 2019 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
1. Opening Items
Type
Procedural
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Subject
D. Moment of Silence
Meeting
Jun 11, 2019 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
1. Opening Items
Type
Procedural
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Subject
E. Approval of Agenda
Meeting
Jun 11, 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. April 23, 2019 Minutes of Town Council Regular Meeting
Meeting
Jun 11, 2019 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
2. Approval of Minutes
Type
Action, Minutes
Recommended Action
Recommend approval.
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Subject
B. May 13, 2019 Minutes of Town Council Workshop Meeting
Meeting
Jun 11, 2019 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
2. Approval of Minutes
Type
Minutes
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Subject
C. May 14, 2019 Minutes of Town Council Regular Meeting
Meeting
Jun 11, 2019 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
2. Approval of Minutes
Type
Action, Minutes
Recommended Action
Recommend approval.
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Subject
D. May 16, 2019 Minutes of Town Council Special Budget Workshop Meeting
Meeting
Jun 11, 2019 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
2. Approval of Minutes
Type
Minutes
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3. Awards and Recognitions
Subject
A. Oath of Office for New Police Officer I, Gabriel M. Blea, Administered by Honorable Judge Chavez.
Meeting
Jun 11, 2019 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
3. Awards and Recognitions
Type
Information

Summary/Background:

Officer Blea graduated from the New Mexico Law Enforcement Academy Basic Police Officer Training (NMLEA-BPOT) Class #198 in Santa Fe on May 15, 2019.  

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Subject
B. Oath of Office for New Police Officer I, Gabriel M. Martinez, Administered by Honorable Judge Chavez.
Meeting
Jun 11, 2019 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
3. Awards and Recognitions
Type
Information

Summary/Background:

Officer Martinez graduated from the New Mexico Law Enforcement Academy Basic Police Officer Training (NMLEA-BPOT) Class #198 in Santa Fe on May 15, 2019.   

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Subject
C. Recognition of Penny Espinosa for placing first in the local and sectional competition for the Major League Baseball Pitch, Hit & Run Competition. Her outstanding performance in the sectional competition qualified her to participate in the 2019 Arizona Diamondbacks Team Championship where she placed 2nd amongst exceptional talent form Arizona and New Mexico. Penny Espinosa is our first female competitor from Taos to receive these honors.
Meeting
Jun 11, 2019 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
3. Awards and Recognitions
Type
Information

Summary/Background:

 

Recognition of Penny’s accomplishments for placing first in the Major League Baseball Pitch, Hit & Run Competition Local Competition held in Taos, NM on Saturday, April 27, 2019 with a total score of 633.

For placing first in the Sectional Competition held in Albuquerque, New Mexico on Saturday, May 18, 2019 with a total score of 674.

 

With her outstanding performance in the Sectional Competition Penny qualified to participate in the 2019 Arizona Diamondbacks Team Championship that was held in Phoenix, Arizona on Saturday, June 1, 2019 at Chase Field.  Penny placed 2nd amongst exceptional talent from Arizona and New Mexico with a total score of 726.

 

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4. Presentations
Subject
A. Presentation of Proclamation - Shree Yoga Day.
Meeting
Jun 11, 2019 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
4. Presentations
Type

Summary/Background:

 

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Shree Yoga Taos Proclamation.PDF (111 KB)
Subject
B. Presentation of the Rio Grande Youth Mural Project at the Youth and Family Center by Filmmaker Norlynne Coar and Paul Figuerora of the Taos Arts Council.
Meeting
Jun 11, 2019 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
4. Presentations
Type
Information

Summary/Background:

 

Presentation:

https://youtu.be/CUyPGJUT8Nc

 

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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
Jun 11, 2019 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
5. Citizens Forum
Type
Discussion

Summary/Background:

 

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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. Ratification on the approval of Resolution 19-23, a budget adjustment to the Vehicle Replacement Fund increase revenues and expenditures by $250,000 for the purchase and equipping of Police vehicles; Capital Projects Fund increase revenues and expenditures by $80,000 for the improvements to the ultraviolet light disinfection and water treatment system for the Youth and Family Center and Airport Improvement Fund increase revenues and expenditures by $144,041 for taxiway repairs and $130,957 for repairs of the LAMS system at the Taos Regional Airport.
Meeting
Jun 11, 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
Jun 11, 2019
Absolute Date
Jun 11, 2019
Fiscal Impact
Yes
Budgeted
Yes
Budget Source
New Mexico DOT Aviation Division Grants; Unreserved Fund Balances and New Mexico Legislative Appropriations
Recommended Action
Recommend Approval

Summary/Background:  This Resolution was approved on May 20, 2019, Special Meeting, but was missing one revenue source line of $117,861 which is coming from an FAA grant (highlighted in yellow).  Just need to ratify the change to include the revenue source.

 

File Attachments
Resolution 19-23.PDF (84 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.
Subject
B. Ratification on the approval of Amendment No. 4 to Contract TT-14-63 (TT-19-315) with Advanced Navigation and Positioning Corporation in the amount of $130,957 for a total of $1,215,867.32 inclusive of gross receipts tax for the repair of the LAMs system located on Green Mountain.
Meeting
Jun 11, 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)

Summary/Background:

Amendment No. 4 to Contract TT-14-63 (TT-19-315) with Advanced Navigation and Positioning Corporation in the amount of $130,957 was originally approved at the May 21, 2019, Town Council Special Meeting. 

 

 

 

 

File Attachments
Contract TT-14-63 ANPC 5-20-19.pdf (943 KB)
June2015 Lightningstrike_Costs.xls (37 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.
Subject
C. Discussion, consideration and possible approval of Resolution 19-25; budget adjustment to the Utility Improvements Fund transferring $67,270 from an existing project to cover engineering services for the design, bidding and construction phase services of Cordoba and Destino Water Line.
Meeting
Jun 11, 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
Jun 11, 2019
Absolute Date
Jun 11, 2019
Fiscal Impact
Yes
Dollar Amount
$67,270.00
Budgeted
No
Budget Source
This adjustment will transfer from Line item 81-33-45003 to cover the cost of engineering for this new project.
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 transfers from an existing project, 2017-2018 Water Project to a new project Cordoba and Destino Water Line for engineering services.

 

File Attachments
19-25 Res June DFA.doc (165 KB)
Backup to Resolution 19-25.pdf (197 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.
Subject
D. Discussion, consideration and possible approval authorizing Mayor Barrone signature authority to execute a letter to federal and state officials in support of funding and the permanent reauthorization of the Land and Water Conservation Fund for the protection and conservation of public lands.
Meeting
Jun 11, 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

Summary/Background:

 

File Attachments
letter.pdf (160 KB)
Email Requesting Support.pdf (322 KB)
Subject
E. Discussion, consideration and possible approval of amendment 2 (TT-19-317) to task order 1 (TT-18-327) under contract TT-18-180 with Souder Miller and Associates in the amount of $58,954.19 plus gross receipts tax for additional work related to carbon dioxide replacement, well 4 improvements, well 8 improvements, and arsenic treatment during the system start-up of well 8 and emergency repairs.
Meeting
Jun 11, 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
Apr 09, 2019
Absolute Date
Jun 11, 2019
Fiscal Impact
Yes
Dollar Amount
$63,965.30
Budgeted
Yes
Budget Source
81-17-45003
Recommended Action
approval
Goals
2. Infrastructure (Roads, Airport, Facilities, Water and Sewer)

Summary/Background:

 

The original task order was issued on February 27, 2018 to Souder Miller and Associates for engineering, design, and startup of well 8 and the arsenic treatment system.

Amendment 1 was issued on June 12, 2018 for the replacement of the arsenic media, re-coating of the existing 50,000 gallon water storage tank, and minor plumbing in the booster station. System coordination was also performed at wells 3, 4 and 5.

Amendment 2 is for the final closeout of the project and includes carbon dioxide replacement, improvements to well 4, disinfection of the water line at well 8, servicing of the backup generator at well 8,  and additional work on the arsenic treatment facility.

 

File Attachments
TT-18-180 Executed.pdf (489 KB)
Contract TT-18-180 Task Order 1 water treatment and storage.pdf (351 KB)
TT-18-180 Task Order 1 Amendment 1 Well8Startup.pdf (1,160 KB)
SMA - TT-18-180 Task Order 1 amendment 2 with proposal.pdf (284 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.
Subject
F. Discussion, consideration and possible approval of auto renewal contract TT-19-17 with Emerald Data Solutions, Inc. dba BoardDocs for agenda management software in the amount of $21,700.00 for Fiscal Year 2019-2020.
Meeting
Jun 11, 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

The Town of Taos entered into Contract TT-19-17 with Emerald Data Solutions, Inc, dba Boarddocs in 2017.

Boarddocs is a software which features an agenda management solution which allows organization to improve the creation of agenda packets, access information, conduct meeting and improve transparency.

File Attachments
Contract No. TT-19-17.PDF (456 KB)
2019-2020 Quote from Emerald Data Solutions.PDF (23 KB)
2019-2020 Procurement for Contract No. TT-19-17.PDF (766 KB)
Subject
G. Discussion, consideration and possible approval of additional Plaza closures and road closures on Bent Street, Ledoux Street and Civic Plaza Drive for 2019.
Meeting
Jun 11, 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
Fiscal Impact
No

Summary/Background:

 

File Attachments
2019 Additional Road Closures.pdf (457 KB)
Subject
H. Discussion, consideration and possible action for NMDOT Agreement CN C5193415 in the amount of $456,000 to plan, design, construct and equip a hangar at the Taos Regional Airport.
Meeting
Jun 11, 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
Preferred Date
Jun 11, 2019
Absolute Date
Jun 11, 2019
Fiscal Impact
Yes
Dollar Amount
$456,000.00
Budgeted
Yes
Budget Source
52-35-45002
Recommended Action
Staff Recommends Action.
Goals
2. Infrastructure (Roads, Airport, Facilities, Water and Sewer)

Summary/Background:

 

 

Through the New Mexico 2019 Legislature, the Town received $456,000 to plan, design, construct and equip a hangar at the Taos Regional Airport.

File Attachments
Airport Hangar Agreement (2).pdf (1,014 KB)
Subject
I. Discussion, consideration and possible approval of Amendment No. 5 TT-19-327 to Original Contract TT-17-80 for the Law Office of Stephen C. Ross, P.C. in the amount of $221,000 for a total of $831,331.88 inclusive of gross receipts tax.
Meeting
Jun 11, 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)
Budgeted
Yes

Summary/Background:

 

File Attachments
TT-19-327.pdf (61 KB)
TT-19-327 Procurement Checklist.pdf (85 KB)
Backup for TT-19-327.pdf (1,402 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.
Subject
J. Discussion, consideration and possible approval of contract TT-19-318 with AMP Concerts in the amount of $68,950.00 inclusive of gross receipts tax for the 4th of July event at Kit Carson Park.
Meeting
Jun 11, 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
Jun 11, 2019
Fiscal Impact
Yes
Dollar Amount
$68,950.00
Budgeted
Yes
Budget Source
55-00-44005

Summary/Background: The Town of Taos holds a July 4th concert event in Kit Carson Park, free to the community.  Approval of this contract is to pay for the entertainment provided by AMP Concerts.

 

File Attachments
TT-19-318 Amp Concerts.pdf (402 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.
Subject
K. Discussion, consideration and possible approval of Resolution 19-26 amending the contract of the Town Manager.
Meeting
Jun 11, 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

Summary/Background:

Historically it has been the practice of the Town to pay the employee portion of the Town Manager PERA costs; however, due to the continued increase Town Manager Richard Bellis has agreed and recommended this practice be discontinued. The contract of the Town Manager will be amended to eliminate the payment of PERA as a benefit, adjust the salary of the Town Manager by an equivalent amount of the benefit cost, as of July 1, 2019, and that the actual cost to the employee shall be deducted in the bi-weekly payroll from the salary of the Town Manager, beginning July 1, 2019.

File Attachments
19-26 Amendment to the Town Manager's Contract.pdf (86 KB)
7. Public Hearings
Subject
A. Discussion, consideration and possible approval of Ordinance 19-05 amending the Town of Taos Official Zoning Map and the Town of Taos Land Use Development Code with respect to one parcel totaling approximately 8.789 acres of land on Paseo del Pueblo Sur, UPC Number 1073147498060.
Meeting
Jun 11, 2019 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
7. Public Hearings
Type
Action
Preferred Date
Jun 11, 2019
Absolute Date
Jun 11, 2019
Fiscal Impact
No

Summary/Background:

Interactive Property Map

File Attachments
Ordinance 19-05 Zone Change.docx (69 KB)
Exhibilt A Current Zoning 20181120.pdf (2,130 KB)
Exhibit A Proposed Zoning 20181120.pdf (2,133 KB)
Letter of Decision.pdf (37 KB)
Application Packet.pdf (3,319 KB)
Staff Report - April 30, 2019 Signed.pdf (254 KB)
8. Matters from Staff
9. Matters and Reports from the Town Manager
Subject
A. Matters and Reports from the Town Manager
Meeting
Jun 11, 2019 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
9. Matters and Reports from the Town Manager
Type
Discussion

Summary/Background:

 

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10. Matters and Reports from the Mayor
Subject
A. Matters and Reports from the Mayor
Meeting
Jun 11, 2019 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
10. Matters and Reports from the Mayor
Type
Discussion

Summary/Background:

 

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Subject
B. Appointment of Pinder Gill business owner of Kachina Lodge to the Lodger Tax Advisory Board.
Meeting
Jun 11, 2019 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
10. Matters and Reports from the Mayor
Type

Summary/Background:

 

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Subject
C. Appointment of Kenneth J. Martinez to the Planning and Zoning Commission.
Meeting
Jun 11, 2019 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
10. Matters and Reports from the Mayor
Type
Action

Summary/Background:

 

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11. Matters and Reports from the Council
Subject
A. Matters and Reports from the Council
Meeting
Jun 11, 2019 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
11. Matters and Reports from the Council
Type
Discussion

Summary/Background:

 

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12. 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
Jun 11, 2019 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
12. Closed Executive Session
Type
Discussion

Summary/Background:

 

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Subject
B. Attorney's Report Concerning Closed Executive Session
Meeting
Jun 11, 2019 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
12. Closed Executive Session
Type
Discussion

Summary/Background:

 

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

Summary/Background:

 

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13. Adjourn