1. Opening Items
Subject
A. Call to Order by the Honorable Mayor Daniel R. Barrone.
Meeting
Nov 26, 2019 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
1. Opening Items
Type
Discussion, Procedural
Subject
B. Roll Call
Meeting
Nov 26, 2019 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
1. Opening Items
Type
Procedural
Subject
C. Pledge of Allegiance
Meeting
Nov 26, 2019 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
1. Opening Items
Type
Procedural
Subject
D. Moment of Silence
Meeting
Nov 26, 2019 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
1. Opening Items
Type
Procedural
Subject
E. Approval of Agenda
Meeting
Nov 26, 2019 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
1. Opening Items
Type
Action
Recommended Action
Recommend approval.
2. Approval of Minutes
Subject
A. October 8, 2019 Minutes of Town Council Regular Meeting
Meeting
Nov 26, 2019 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
2. Approval of Minutes
Type
Action, Minutes
Recommended Action
Recommend approval.
Subject
B. October 22, 2019 Minutes of Town Council Regular Meeting
Meeting
Nov 26, 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 Public Works employee - Luis Garcia-Silva, Public Utilities Operator I; Effective 10/21/2019
Meeting
Nov 26, 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 - Bryan Garcia Espinoza, Public Utilities Operator I; Effective 10/28/2019
Meeting
Nov 26, 2019 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
3. Awards and Recognitions
Type
Information

Summary/Background:

 

Subject
C. Introduction of newly hired full-time Taos Public Library employee - Ruth Baldwin, Librarian I; Effective 11/4/2019
Meeting
Nov 26, 2019 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
3. Awards and Recognitions
Type
Information

Summary/Background:

 

Subject
D. Introduction of newly hired full-time Facilities employee - Carla Ciasulli, Events Support Coordinator; Effective 11/2/2019
Meeting
Nov 26, 2019 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
3. Awards and Recognitions
Type
Information

Summary/Background:

 

Subject
E. Introduction of newly hired part-time Taos Public Library employee - Marlene Chacon, Library Clerk; Effective 11/4/2019
Meeting
Nov 26, 2019 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
3. Awards and Recognitions
Type
Information

Summary/Background:

 

Subject
F. Introduction of newly hired full-time Public Affairs and Tourism employee - Casandra Martinez, Information Specialist; Effective 11/19/2019
Meeting
Nov 26, 2019 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
3. Awards and Recognitions
Type
Information

Summary/Background:

 

Subject
G. Introduction and Oath of Office for New Fire Chief - Edward J. Abeyta, Administered by Honorable Judge Chavez; effective 11/06/2019
Meeting
Nov 26, 2019 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
3. Awards and Recognitions
Type
Information

Summary/Background:

 

Subject
H. Retirement proclamation in recognition of Lupita Morgas celebrating her 20 years of service to the Town of Taos.
Meeting
Nov 26, 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
Nov 26, 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 Resolution 19-54; budget adjustment to various funds which include decreasing revenues and expenditures in the amount of $250,000 to the CDBG Economic Development Grant to reflect the actual amount of $500,000 received, transferring $335,000 of General Additional reserves to the Airport Fund for cash flow on upcoming projects and transferring $113,100 from the Water & Sewer Income Fund reserves to cover both water well operations and maintenance along with NM 68 Water/Sewer Line project. (By Marietta Fambro)
Meeting
Nov 26, 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:  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.  Item 1) We are doing a temporary transferring from the General Additional Reserve Fund to the Airport Fund in the amount of $335,000 for cash flow for the next 60 days for anticipated project costs. Item 2) Community Grants Fund we are decreasing the 2019 CDBG Economic Development Grant by $250,000 to account for the final award of $500,000 versus what was in the budget - $750,000.  Item 3) Transfer from Water & Sewer Income Fund reserves $113,100 out to Water Enterprise Fund in the amount of $23,100 and using $70,000 from this fund reserve to cover water well operations and maintenance.  Item 4) Increasing projects cost for NM 68 Water/Sewer Line in the amount of $400,000, funding from Water & Sewer Income Fund, Hinds Waterline Relocation project and Utility Improvements Fund reserve.

  

 

Subject
B. Discussion, consideration and possible approval of out-of-state travel for Planning and Zoning Director Nathan Sanchez to attend the Land Use Planning and Wildfire Forum in Boulder, Colorado on December 10-12, 2019. Estimated cost $370.08.
Meeting
Nov 26, 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
Nov 26, 2019
Absolute Date
Nov 26, 2019
Fiscal Impact
Yes
Dollar Amount
$370.08
Budgeted
Yes
Budget Source
Line Item 11-20-42001
Recommended Action
Approval

Summary/Background:  The room cost is being cover by headwater Economics for this travel.

 

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 out-of-state travel for Marketing and Tourism Director Karina Armijo to attend travel show and media events in San Diego and Los Angeles, California on December 2, 2019 through December 8, 2019. Estimated cost $2,300.
Meeting
Nov 26, 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
Nov 26, 2019
Absolute Date
Nov 26, 2019
Fiscal Impact
Yes
Dollar Amount
$2,300.00
Budgeted
Yes
Budget Source
24-17-42001

Summary/Background:

 

Subject
D. Discussion, consideration and possible approval of out-of-state travel for Town Manager Richard Bellis to attend travel show and media events in San Diego and Los Angeles California December 2, 2019 through December 8, 2019. Estimated cost $2,300.
Meeting
Nov 26, 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:

 

Subject
E. Discussion, consideration and possible approval of TT-20-75 Amendment #7 to TT-16-221 with Daniel B. Stephens & Associates in the amount of $47,160.92 inclusive of gross receipt tax for Well 3A Rehabilitation and Cleaning.
Meeting
Nov 26, 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:

 

Subject
F. Financial update for September 2019 and October 2019 by Finance Director Marietta Fambro.
Meeting
Nov 26, 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:

 

7. Public Hearings
Subject
A. Discussion, consideration and possible approval of Resolution 19-56 adopting the 2019 Town of Taos Community Tree Care Plan.
Meeting
Nov 26, 2019 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
7. Public Hearings
Type
Action, Discussion

Summary/Background:

 

8. Matters from Staff
Subject
A. Discussion, consideration and possible approval of Economic Development CDBG Grant No. 19-C-NR-I-04-G-90 in the amount of $500,000 to be matched $500,000 by Taos Hotel Associates, LLC, for the renovation of the property formerly known as Indian Hills.
Meeting
Nov 26, 2019 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
8. Matters from Staff
Type
Action
Preferred Date
Nov 26, 2019
Absolute Date
Nov 26, 2019
Fiscal Impact
Yes
Dollar Amount
$500,000.00
Budgeted
Yes
Budget Source
30-26-44005
Recommended Action
Staff recommends approval.

Summary/Background:

 

The Town of Taos will act as fiscal agent for the CDBG Grant Award in the amount of $500,000 to be matched $500,000  by Taos Hotel Associates, LLC.  This economic development project will add 50 rooms and create 30 new jobs, as well as beautify the gateway to the Historic District.

Subject
B. Update on status of the Town municipal wells by Public Works Director Francisco Espinoza. (This item may also be discussed in Closed Executive Session.)
Meeting
Nov 26, 2019 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
8. Matters from Staff
Type
Discussion

Summary/Background:

 

9. Matters and Reports from the Town Manager
Subject
A. Matters and Reports from the Town Manager
Meeting
Nov 26, 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
Nov 26, 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
Nov 26, 2019 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
11. Matters and Reports from the Council
Type
Discussion

Summary/Background:

 

Subject
B. Discussion, consideration and possible approval of Joint Powers Agreement TT-20-77 to restate and amend Joint Powers Agreement TT-13-85 establishing the Regional Coalition of LANL Communities. (Councilmember Fernandez will present agenda item/This item may also be discussed in Closed Executive Session.)
Meeting
Nov 26, 2019 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
11. Matters and Reports from the Council
Type
Action, Discussion

Summary/Background:

Joint Powers Agreement (JPA) TT-13-85 establishing the Regional Coalition of LANL Communities was approved by Town Council on April 24, 2012.  The proposed amended JPA is based on suggestions that were received from members of the communities, the public, local governments and recommendations from the New Mexico Office of the State Auditor.  The changes made to the JPA better specify the duties of the Regional Coalition of LANL Communities and is also amended to allow other LANL communities to take leadership positions with the coalition.  In addition, the purposed JPA is to keep local governments informed and to allow local governments to have a voice on what happens at LANL.

 

12. Closed Executive Session
Subject
A. The Council may conduct a Closed Executive Session to engage in discussion regarding the Joint Powers Agreement TT-20-77 to restate the Joint Powers Agreement TT-13-85 establishing the Regional Coalition of LANL Communities, including audit and legal findings. This matter may be discussed pursuant to exemption NMSA 1978 Section 10-15-1(H)(7), regarding matters pertaining to threatened or pending litigation in which the Town is or may become a participant.
Meeting
Nov 26, 2019 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
12. Closed Executive Session
Type
Discussion

Summary/Background:

 

Subject
B. The Council may conduct a Closed Executive Session to engage in discussion pertaining to the proposed amendment of the Town of Taos Land Use Development Code with regards to current and pending civil action between the New Mexico Department of Transportation and certain property owners within the Town. This matter may be discussed pursuant to exemption NMSA 1978 Section 10-15-1(H)(7), regarding matters pertaining to threatened or pending litigation in which the Town is or may become a participant.
Meeting
Nov 26, 2019 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
12. Closed Executive Session
Type
Discussion

Summary/Background:

 

Subject
C. The Council may conduct a Closed Executive Session to engage in discussion of various matters with regards to the development and operation of the Taos Regional Airport. This matter may be discussed pursuant to exemption NMSA 1978 Section 10-15-1(H)(8), to discuss the purchase, acquisition or disposal of real property or water rights.
Meeting
Nov 26, 2019 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
12. Closed Executive Session
Type
Discussion

Summary/Background:

 

Subject
D. The Council may conduct a Closed Executive Session to engage in discussion pertaining to the Town municipal wells. This matter may be discussed pursuant to exemption NMSA 1978 Section 10-15-1(H)(7), regarding matters pertaining to threatened or pending litigation in which the Town is or may become a participant.
Meeting
Nov 26, 2019 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
12. Closed Executive Session
Type
Discussion

Summary/Background:

 

Subject
E. Attorney's Report Concerning Closed Executive Session
Meeting
Nov 26, 2019 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
12. Closed Executive Session
Type
Discussion

Summary/Background:

 

Subject
F. Action on Items Discussed in Closed Executive Session (as necessary, by motion.)
Meeting
Nov 26, 2019 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
12. Closed Executive Session
Type
Action

Summary/Background:

 

13. Adjourn