1. Opening Items
Subject
A. Call to Order by the Honorable Mayor Daniel R. Barrone.
Meeting
Feb 11, 2020 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
1. Opening Items
Type
Discussion, Procedural
Subject
B. Roll Call
Meeting
Feb 11, 2020 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
1. Opening Items
Type
Procedural
Subject
C. Pledge of Allegiance
Meeting
Feb 11, 2020 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
1. Opening Items
Type
Procedural
Subject
D. Moment of Silence
Meeting
Feb 11, 2020 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
1. Opening Items
Type
Procedural
Subject
E. Approval of Agenda
Meeting
Feb 11, 2020 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
1. Opening Items
Type
Action
Recommended Action
Recommend approval.
2. Approval of Minutes
Subject
A. January 14, 2020 Minutes of Town Council Regular Meeting
Meeting
Feb 11, 2020 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
2. Approval of Minutes
Type
Action, Minutes
Recommended Action
Recommend approval.
Subject
B. January 27, 2020 Minutes of Town Council Workshop Meeting
Meeting
Feb 11, 2020 - 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 Recreation employee - Isiah Gonzales, Recreation Specialist II; Effective 1/30/2020 (Presented by Tony Struck)
Meeting
Feb 11, 2020 - 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
Feb 11, 2020 - 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. Public Hearings
8. Matters from Staff
Subject
A. Presentation, acceptance and possible approval of Resolution 20-03; Annual Financial Audit Report for Fiscal Year End 2019 for the Town of Taos prepared by Cordova CPAs LLC. (Presented by Marietta Fambro)
Meeting
Feb 11, 2020 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
8. Matters from Staff
Type
Action, Discussion
Preferred Date
Feb 11, 2020
Absolute Date
Feb 11, 2020
Fiscal Impact
No
Recommended Action
Recommend Approval

Summary/Background: Under Section 12-6-3(A) NMSA 1978 mandates that the financial affairs of every agency be thoroughly examined and audited each year by the State Auditor, personnel of his office designated by him, or by independent auditors approved by him and the audits be conducted in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards and rules issued by the State Auditor.  Under Section 2.2.2.10.M(4) NMAC, the agency (Town of Taos) and the IPA ​​​​shall arrange for the IPA to present the report to the governing authority of the agency, at a meeting held in accordance with the Open Meetings Act, if applicable. The firm of Cordova CPAs LLC conducted the fieldwork and related audit items during the week of September 9th through the 14th, 2019.  The report was submitted prior to the December 15, 2019 deadline to the State Auditors Office.  In accordance with State Statue we have completed our 2018-2019 audit with an Unmodified Opinion on the Financial Statements.  This is the first year in the last several years that the Town did not have a Single Audit for Federal Awards.  The Independent Auditors' Report and summary of findings can be found on pages 128-129, which are noted on the Financial Statements.

 

Subject
B. Discussion, consideration, and approval of TT-20-177 subgrant agreement to Taos Hotel Associates, LLC, in the amount of $500,000 to be funded through the Economic Development CDBG 19-C-NR-I-04-G-90 and to be matched $500,000 by Taos Hotel Associates, LLC. contingent upon State approval. (Presented by Lynda Perry)
Meeting
Feb 11, 2020 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
8. Matters from Staff
Type
Action
Preferred Date
Feb 11, 2020
Absolute Date
Feb 11, 2020
Fiscal Impact
Yes
Dollar Amount
$500,000.00
Budgeted
Yes
Budget Source
30-26-44005
Recommended Action
Staff recommends approval contingent upon State approval.
Goals
3. Economic Development

Summary/Background:

 

Through a series of public hearings, the project formerly known as Indian Hills was selected for a CDBG economic development grant.  Taos Hotel Associates, LLC will match the $500,000 grant award with $500,000 for the purchase of inventory.  The renovation of the hotel will add an estimated 48 rooms to the Town lodging inventory, as well as hire an estimated 25-30 employees. 

9. Matters and Reports from the Town Manager
Subject
A. Matters and Reports from the Town Manager
Meeting
Feb 11, 2020 - 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
Feb 11, 2020 - 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
Feb 11, 2020 - 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
Feb 11, 2020 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
12. Closed Executive Session
Type
Discussion

Summary/Background:

 

Subject
B. Attorney's Report Concerning Closed Executive Session
Meeting
Feb 11, 2020 - 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
Feb 11, 2020 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
12. Closed Executive Session
Type
Action

Summary/Background:

 

13. Adjourn