1. CALL TO ORDER BY THE HONORABLE MAYOR DANIEL R. BARRONE
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Ms. Renee Lucero, Town Clerk, called roll and a quorum was present.
Those present were:
Mayor, Daniel R. Barrone
Mayor Pro Tem, Frederick A. Peralta
Councilmember, Andrew T. Gonzales
Councilmember, George “Fritz” Hahn
Councilmember, Judith Y. Cantu
Also present were:
Town Manager, Richard Bellis
Town Clerk, Renee Lucero
Absent/excused was:
Town Attorney, Jacob Caldwell
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Police Chief David Weaver led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.
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Councilmember Peralta made a motion to approve.
Councilmember Hahn seconded the motion. The motion was Passed.
Those voting AYE were: Councilmembers:Cantu, Gonzales, Hahn, Peralta.
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| Resolution 14-29 Budget Adjustment Request Consideration and possible approval of Resolution 14-29 Budget Adjustment Request to the General Fund - Temporary Loan to 1999 Gas Tax Acquisition Fund - $206,626 for Bertha Road Improvements; 1999 Gas Tax Acquisition Fund - $17,569 transfer from two projects, and temporary loan from General in the amount of $206,626 for a total amount of $224,195 to cover the bid award for Bertha Road; Utility Construction Fund - Decrease the unreserved fund balance and increase expenditures for Bertha Road Water and Sewer - $47,149 and $16,891 for La Posta Sewer Crossing. | |
| Councilmember Peralta asked if $206,000 is being taken from the General Fund. Marietta Fambro, Finance Director, stated yes and explained that the money is being borrowed from the unreserved fund balance. She further stated since the project needs to be awarded now, this is a temporary loan for the next two weeks.
Ms. Fambro explained both projects have been budgeted in the Fiscal Year 2014-2015 budget; however, both bids came in higher than the estimated amounts.
Councilmember Peralta asked if the road construction plans will accommodate bicyclists. Francisco Espinoza, Public Works Director, stated multi-purpose paths are in the plans and staff has applied for funds to cover the costs; however, for now, signage and paint will be placed on the street shoulder.
Councilmember Cantu asked why the estimates were so low compared to the actual bid. Mr. Espinoza stated when staff originally estimated the project to develop the proposal it included doing a milling of the existing asphalt and reintroducing those millings on the roadway; however, the engineers pulled core samples and discovered that the base of the road was not suitable for this application. Therefore, the additional amount will be to pay for the reconstruction of the roadway.
Matt Foster gave a bike helmet to Mayor Barrone to promote bicycle safety and stated he believes the roadway project complies with the bicycle master plan. He thanked the Mayor, Council and Mr. Espinoza for keeping bicyclists in mind when planning roadways. Councilmember Peralta made a motion to approve.
Councilmember Hahn seconded the motion. The motion was Passed.
Those voting AYE were: Councilmembers:Cantu, Gonzales, Hahn, Peralta. |
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| Resolution 14-27 (2011-12 COOP) Consideration and possible approval of Resolution 14-27 to extend by six months the expiration date of Contract No. D13601/2 with the New Mexico Department of Transportation currently expiring on June 30, 2014 for the construction of Camino de la Placita. | |
| Mr. Espinoza stated New Mexico Department of Transportation has requested an extension of this grant, which will be used to fix bumps on Camino de la Placita and improve Civic Plaza Drive. He further stated the bid will be advertised within next two weeks.
Councilmember Gonzales made a motion to approve.
Councilmember Peralta seconded the motion. The motion was Passed.
Those voting AYE were: Councilmembers:Cantu, Gonzales, Hahn, Peralta. |
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| Resolution 14-28 (2010-11 MAP) Consideration and possible approval of Resolution 14-28 to extend by six months the expiration date of Contract No. D13328/2 with the New Mexico Department of Transportation currently expiring on June 30, 2014 for the construction of Camino de la Merced. | |
| Mr. Espinoza stated the pre-bid meeting is today and he will keep the Mayor and Council updated on the results.
Councilmember Peralta made a motion to approve.
Councilmember Hahn seconded the motion. The motion was Passed.
Those voting AYE were: Councilmembers:Cantu, Gonzales, Hahn, Peralta. |
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| TT-15-12 Bertha Road Improvements & La Posta Road Sewer Consideration and possible award of contract TT-15-12 to Northern Mountain Constructors for the construction of Bertha Road improvements and La Posta Road sewer crossing in the amount of $662,941 plus Gross Receipts Tax (8.1875%). | |
| Mr. Espinoza stated he negotiated with the contractor and the two projects were combined to save on reoccurring and mobilization costs.
Councilmember Peralta asked when the contractor anticipates beginning work. Mr. Espinoza stated the contractor presently does not have any other projects and can begin work immediately. Councilmember Gonzales made a motion to approve.
Councilmember Peralta seconded the motion. The motion was Passed.
Those voting AYE were: Councilmembers:Cantu, Gonzales, Hahn, Peralta. |
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| Out of State travel for ECC Director Out of State travel for Amity Bishop, Emergency Communications Center Director, to the Association of Public Safety Communication Officials National Conference August 3 - 6, 2014 in New Orleans, Louisiana. | |
| Amity Bishop, Emergency Communications Center Director, stated attendance at the conference will enable her to attend a number of education sessions that are directly applicable to her work and will allow her to network with a variety of association experts and colleagues from around the world.
Mayor Barrone asked if the money for this travel request is included in the budget. Ms. Bishop stated there is enough funding in this fiscal year's budget for part of the travel (ie, airline and registration), and enough in next fiscal year's budget to cover the remaining expenses. She further stated there is a possibility that Taos County will assist with travel costs as well.
Councilmember Gonzales made a motion to approve.
Councilmember Hahn seconded the motion. The motion was Passed.
Those voting AYE were: Councilmembers:Cantu, Gonzales, Hahn, Peralta. |
8. MATTERS FROM THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL
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| Mr. Bellis stated the previous resolution approved on June 10, 2014 is incorrect as the Town Council Meetings should be held on the second and fourth Tuesdays of every month to accommodate citizens who want to attend Taos County Commission Meetings which are held on the first and third Tuesdays of every month.
Councilmember Peralta made a motion to approve.
Councilmember Gonzales seconded the motion. The motion was Passed.
Those voting AYE were: Councilmembers:Cantu, Gonzales, Hahn, Peralta. |
| Councilmember Gonzales stated he has had a huge outcry from citizens who are upset about the renaming of Kit Carson Park; not so much because it was renamed to Red Willow Park, but because the Council did not involve the community and they feel they were left out of the process. He requested that the item come back for Council consideration to allow for public input.
Mayor Barrone directed Mr. Bellis to add an item to the June 24, 2014 Council Agenda as requested by Councilmember Gonzales.
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9. MATTERS AND REPORTS FROM THE MAYOR
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10. MATTERS AND REPORTS FROM THE COUNCIL
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| A motion was made by Councilmember Peralta and seconded by Councilmember Gonzales to adjourn the meeting. The motion carried unanimously and the meeting adjourned at 9:41 a.m.
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APPROVED: | ________________________________________ |
Daniel R. Barrone, Mayor
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| | ATTEST: | ________________________________________ |
Renee Lucero, Town Clerk
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