1. Opening Items
Subject
A. Call to Order by the Honorable Mayor Daniel R. Barrone.
Meeting
Sep 24, 2019 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
1. Opening Items
Type
Discussion, Procedural
Subject
B. Roll Call
Meeting
Sep 24, 2019 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
1. Opening Items
Type
Procedural
Subject
C. Pledge of Allegiance
Meeting
Sep 24, 2019 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
1. Opening Items
Type
Procedural
Subject
D. Moment of Silence
Meeting
Sep 24, 2019 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
1. Opening Items
Type
Procedural
Subject
E. Approval of Agenda
Meeting
Sep 24, 2019 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
1. Opening Items
Type
Action
Recommended Action
Recommend approval.
2. Approval of Minutes
Subject
A. August 27, 2019 Minutes of Town Council Regular Meeting
Meeting
Sep 24, 2019 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
2. Approval of Minutes
Type
Action, Minutes
Recommended Action
Recommend approval.
Subject
B. September 9, 2019 Minutes of Town Council Workshop Meeting
Meeting
Sep 24, 2019 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
2. Approval of Minutes
Type
Action, Minutes
Recommended Action
Recommend approval.
3. Awards and Recognitions
Subject
A. Recognition of the Facilities and Special Events Department and the Public Works Department for their outstanding work performance and commitment to the Town of Taos and community.
Meeting
Sep 24, 2019 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
3. Awards and Recognitions
Type
Discussion

Summary/Background:

 

Subject
B. Mayor Barrone will present a proclamation designating the month of October, 2019 as "Manufacturing Month."
Meeting
Sep 24, 2019 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
3. Awards and Recognitions
Type
Discussion

Background:

Finance New Mexico is a group that promotes the value of New Mexico-made products.  More than 27,000 New Mexicans work in the manufacturing industry. It's an opportunity to enhance public knowledge about the economic impact of manufacturing in New Mexico.

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
Sep 24, 2019 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
5. Citizens Forum
Type
Discussion

"TAORMINA" presented by Jean Stevens during Citizens Forum.

 

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 TT-20-88, Task Order A, with Armstrong Consultants, for the design of Taxiway A and Associated Taxiways Reconstruction at the Taos Regional Airport in the amount of $244,800 plus gross receipts tax. ( Presented by Lynda Perry)
Meeting
Sep 24, 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
Sep 24, 2019
Absolute Date
Sep 24, 2019
Fiscal Impact
Yes
Dollar Amount
$264,078.00
Budgeted
Yes
Budget Source
FAA - 52-15-45003 - $237,670.20; NMDOT-Aviation - 52-16-45003 - $13,203.90; Town Match - 52-17-45003 - $13,203.90
Recommended Action
Staff recommends approval.
Goals
2. Infrastructure (Roads, Airport, Facilities, Water and Sewer)

Summary/Background:

 

Attached are the following documents:

 

For all Task Orders over $100,000, an independent fee estimate is required.  The IFE is within 10% of the Armstrong quote which is acceptable.

 

TT-20-88 - Task Order A with scope attached.

 

FAA Agreement 3-35-0041-037-2019 in the amount of $239,686 approved by Council on 8/5/19.

 

NMDOT-Aviation Agreement SKX-20-02 in the amount of $13,316 approved by Council on 7/23/19.

 

 

 

Subject
B. Discussion, consideration and possible approval of Amendment No. 5 to Contract TT-14-63 (TT-20-87), with Advanced Navigation and Positioning Corp. in the amount of $38,207 for the repair and replacement of a damaged tower on Green Mountain as part of the LAMS system for a total amount of $1,254,074.32 inclusive of gross receipts tax. (Presented by Lynda Perry)
Meeting
Sep 24, 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
Sep 24, 2019
Absolute Date
Sep 24, 2019
Fiscal Impact
Yes
Dollar Amount
$38,207.00
Budgeted
Yes
Budget Source
52-50-45002 - $34,386.30; 52-52-45002 - $3,820.70
Recommended Action
Staff recommends approval.

Summary/Background:

 

The Local Area Multilateration System is a FAA requirement for the Taos Regional Airport.  Amendment #5 is specific to the damaged tower on Green Mountain and will be paid by FAA (90%) $34,386.30 and Town of Taos (10%) $3,820.70.

 

Attached are the original contract - $989,000

Amendment #1 - $45,910.32

Amendment #2 - $20,000

Amendment #3 - $30,000

Amendment #4 -  $130,957

Amendment #5 - $38,207

Subject
C. Discussion, consideration and possible approval of out-of-state travel for Detective Fidel Cordova to attend the 2019 Crime Stoppers USA Training in Tempe, Arizona from September 22 through September 25, 2019, estimated cost $144.00. (Presented by Chief Trujillo)
Meeting
Sep 24, 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
Sep 24, 2019
Absolute Date
Sep 24, 2019
Fiscal Impact
Yes
Dollar Amount
$144.00
Budgeted
Yes
Budget Source
26-14-42001
Recommended Action
Approval

Summary/Background:Discussion, consideration and possible approval of out-of-state travel for Detective Fidel Cordova to attend the 2019 Crime Stoppers USA Training in Tempe, Arizona from September 22 through September 25, 2019.  Detective Cordova is the department's Crime Stoppers Law Enforcement liaison.  

 

7. Public Hearings
Subject
A. Discussion, consideration and possible approval of Ordinance 19-06 authorizing the execution of a lease agreement and related documents between Syncarpha Taos I, LLC and the Town of Taos for the construction and operation of a 3.0+/- megawatt solar facility. (Presented by Stephen Ross)
Meeting
Sep 24, 2019 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
7. Public Hearings
Type
Action

Summary/Background:

 

Subject
B. Discussion, consideration and possible approval of Ordinance 19-07 adopting the 2019 changes to the 2010 compilation of the Uniform Traffic Ordinance. (Note: The public hearing will be continued to the Town Council Regular Meeting scheduled on October 22, 2019.) (Presented by Chief Trujillo )
Meeting
Sep 24, 2019 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
7. Public Hearings
Type
Action

Summary/Background:

 

Subject
C. Discussion, consideration and possible approval of Ordinance 19-08 relating to the New Mexico Uniform Traffic Ordinance adopted by the Town of Taos; establishing a penalty assessment program; defining penalty assessment misdemeanors; establishing listed schedule of penalty assessments; and repealing all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict thereof. (Note: The public hearing will be continued to the Town Council Regular Meeting scheduled on October 22, 2019.) (Presented by Chief Trujillo)
Meeting
Sep 24, 2019 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
7. Public Hearings
Type
Action

Summary/Background:

 

8. Matters from Staff
9. Matters and Reports from the Town Manager
Subject
A. Matters and Reports from the Town Manager
Meeting
Sep 24, 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. Discussion, consideration and possible approval to close Civic Plaza Drive on Veterans Day November 11, 2019, from 4:00 p.m. through 6:00 p.m. to host the 2019 U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree as it travels across the country from the Carson National Forest, near Questa, New Mexico to the U.S. Capitol in Washington D.C.
Meeting
Sep 24, 2019 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
10. Matters and Reports from the Mayor
Type
Action, Discussion

Summary/Background:

The 2019 U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree was selected from the Carson National Forest near Questa, NM. This will be the third time New Mexico will be supplying the U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree.

11. Matters and Reports from the Council
Subject
A. Matters and Reports from the Council
Meeting
Sep 24, 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
Sep 24, 2019 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
12. Closed Executive Session
Type
Discussion

Summary/Background:

 

Subject
B. Attorney's Report Concerning Closed Executive Session
Meeting
Sep 24, 2019 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
12. Closed Executive Session
Type
Action, Discussion

Summary/Background:

 

Subject
C. Action on Items Discussed in Closed Executive Session (as necessary, by motion.)
Meeting
Sep 24, 2019 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
12. Closed Executive Session
Type
Action

Summary/Background:

 

13. Adjourn