1. Opening Items
Subject
A. Call to Order by the Honorable Mayor Daniel R. Barrone.
Meeting
Jul 23, 2019 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
1. Opening Items
Type
Procedural
Subject
B. Roll Call
Meeting
Jul 23, 2019 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
1. Opening Items
Type
Procedural
Subject
C. Pledge of Allegiance
Meeting
Jul 23, 2019 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
1. Opening Items
Type
Procedural
Subject
D. Moment of Silence
Meeting
Jul 23, 2019 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
1. Opening Items
Type
Procedural
Subject
E. Approval of Agenda
Meeting
Jul 23, 2019 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
1. Opening Items
Type
Action
Recommended Action
Recommend approval.
2. Approval of Minutes
Subject
A. June 25, 2019 Minutes of Town Council Regular Meeting
Meeting
Jul 23, 2019 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
2. Approval of Minutes
Type
Action, Minutes
Recommended Action
Recommend approval.
Subject
B. July 8, 2019 Minutes of Town Council Workshop Meeting
Meeting
Jul 23, 2019 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
2. Approval of Minutes
Type
Action, Minutes
Recommended Action
Recommend approval.
3. Awards and Recognitions
Subject
A. Introduction and Oath of Office for newly hired full-time Firefighter I, Joseph H. Miller, administered by Honorable Judge Chavez; Effective June 24, 2019 (Intoduction by Chief Abeyta)
Meeting
Jul 23, 2019 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
3. Awards and Recognitions
Type
Information

Summary/Background:

 

Subject
B. Introduction of newly hired full time Public Works employee- Dedri Raichart, Scale House Operator I; Effective 07/09/2019. (Introduction by Tamara Chavez)
Meeting
Jul 23, 2019 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
3. Awards and Recognitions
Type
Information

Summary/Background:

 

4. Presentations
Subject
A. Update on current outreach activities and partnership efforts by Kathy Keith with Los Alamos National Laboratory Community Partnership Office and Val Alonzo with the Regional Development Corporation.
Meeting
Jul 23, 2019 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
4. Presentations
Type

Summary/Background:

 

Subject
B. Presentation by Executive Director Eric Vasquez with the Regional Coalition of Los Alamos National Laboratory Communities - Proposed revisions to the Joint Powers Agreement of LANL Communities.
Meeting
Jul 23, 2019 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
4. Presentations
Type
Discussion

 

 

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
Jul 23, 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.
Subject
A. Discussion, consideration and possible approval of CDBG Grant Agreement 18-C-RS-I-06-G-102 to update the Town of Taos' existing comprehensive plan in the amount of $50,000. (Submitted by Lynda Perry)
Meeting
Jul 23, 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
Jul 23, 2019
Absolute Date
Jul 23, 2019
Fiscal Impact
Yes
Dollar Amount
$55,000.00
Budgeted
Yes
Budget Source
30-66-44005 ($50,000 Grant) ($5,000 Match)
Recommended Action
Staff recommends approval.
Goals
2. Infrastructure (Roads, Airport, Facilities, Water and Sewer)

Summary/Background:

 

The Town received a $50,000 CDBG planning grant to update the comprehensive plan.  The grant award will be matched with $5,000.

Subject
B. Discussion, consideration and possible approval of NMDOT Aviation Grant Agreement #SKX-20-02 for the design of Taxiway A Reconstruction in the amount of $13,316. (Submitted by Lynda Perry)
Meeting
Jul 23, 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
Jul 23, 2019
Absolute Date
Jul 23, 2019
Fiscal Impact
Yes
Dollar Amount
$266,318.00
Budgeted
Yes
Budget Source
52-15-45003 (FAA); 52-16-45003 (State); 52-17-45003 (Town of Taos Match)
Recommended Action
Staff recommends approval.
Goals
2. Infrastructure (Roads, Airport, Facilities, Water and Sewer)

Summary/Background:

 

The FAA has awarded the Town $239,686 for the design of Taxiway A and associated taxiways for reconstruction which represents 90% of the full cost.   The State is matching $13,316 and the Town will match $13,316 (5%) each for a total project cost of $266,318 (also includes a required Independent Fee Estimate - $2,400).

 

 

Subject
C. Discussion, consideration and possible approval of Resolution 19-38; budget adjustment for fiscal year end June 30, 2019. (Submitted by Marietta Fambro)
Meeting
Jul 23, 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
Jul 23, 2019
Absolute Date
Jul 23, 2019
Fiscal Impact
Yes
Budgeted
Yes
Recommended Action
Recommend approval

Summary/Background:  This budget adjustment request balances all line items and funds to end of year final revenues and expenditure amounts.

 

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 Resolution 19-37 approving the Department of Finance and Administration fourth quarter report ending June 30, 2019. (Submitted by Marietta Fambro)
Meeting
Jul 23, 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
Jul 23, 2019
Absolute Date
Jul 23, 2019
Fiscal Impact
No
Recommended Action
Recommend Approval

Summary/Background:  This is a requirement from the State of New Mexico, Department of Finance and Administration that the fourth quarter financial report must be approved by the governing body of each entity.

 

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
Subject
A. Discussion, consideration and possible approval of Resolution 19-32; Annual Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2019-2020. (Submitted by Marietta Fambro)
Meeting
Jul 23, 2019 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
7. Public Hearings
Type
Action
Preferred Date
Jul 23, 2019
Absolute Date
Jul 23, 2019
Fiscal Impact
Yes
Budgeted
Yes
Recommended Action
Recommend Approval

Summary/Background: In following the FY 2019-2020 budget process, which started in April 2019 with the initial budget instructions, preparation and meetings with the Manager and Finance Director on individual department budgets, continuing with Council workshop meeting in May and Public Hearing in June, submission of the Interim budget on June 1, 2019, to Department of Finance and Administration, this brings us to the final budget approval for FY 2019-2020.

 

8. Matters from Staff
Subject
A. Discussion, consideration and possible approval of Resolution 19-30; Capital Improvements and Community Grants Program for Fiscal Year 2019-2020. (Submitted by Marietta Fambro)
Meeting
Jul 23, 2019 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
8. Matters from Staff
Type
Action
Preferred Date
Jul 23, 2019
Absolute Date
Jul 23, 2019
Fiscal Impact
Yes
Budgeted
Yes
Recommended Action
Recommend Approval
Goals
2. Infrastructure (Roads, Airport, Facilities, Water and Sewer)

Summary/Background:  In following the FY 2019-2020 budget process, which started in April 2019 with the initial budget instructions, preparation and meetings with the Manager and Finance Director on individual department budgets, continuing with Council workshop meeting in May and Public Hearing in June, submission of the Interim budget on June 1, 2019, to Department of Finance and Administration, this brings us to the final budget approval for FY 2019-2020.  The Capital Improvements Plan is prepared as part of the budget process in determining the capital needs of the Town for the current fiscal year and requested by the Department Heads along with input from the Council and the Manager.

 

9. Matters and Reports from the Town Manager
Subject
A. Matters and Reports from the Town Manager
Meeting
Jul 23, 2019 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
9. Matters and Reports from the Town Manager
Type
Discussion

Summary/Background:

 

10. Matters and Reports from the Mayor
Subject
A. Matters and Reports from the Mayor
Meeting
Jul 23, 2019 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
10. Matters and Reports from the Mayor
Type
Discussion

Summary/Background:

 

11. Matters and Reports from the Council
Subject
A. Matters and Reports from the Council
Meeting
Jul 23, 2019 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
11. Matters and Reports from the Council
Type
Discussion

Summary/Background:

 

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
Jul 23, 2019 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
12. Closed Executive Session
Type
Discussion

Summary/Background:

 

Subject
B. Attorney's Report Concerning Closed Executive Session
Meeting
Jul 23, 2019 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
12. Closed Executive Session
Type
Discussion

Summary/Background:

 

Subject
C. Action on Items Discussed in Closed Executive Session (as necessary, by motion.)
Meeting
Jul 23, 2019 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
12. Closed Executive Session
Type
Action

Summary/Background:

 

13. Adjourn