| 1. CALL TO ORDER BY THE HONORABLE MAYOR DARREN M. CORDOVA
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The Regular Meeting of the Taos Town Council was called to order by the Honorable Mayor Darren M. Cordova at 9:34 a.m.
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Ms. Francella Garcia, Deputy Town Clerk, called roll and a quorum was present.
Those present were:
Mayor, Darren M. Cordova (left at 10:47 a.m.)
Mayor Pro Tem, Andrew T. Gonzales
Councilmember, Rudy C. Abeyta
Councilmember, Michael A. Silva (arrived at 11:06 a.m.)
Councilmember, Frederick A. Peralta
Also present were:
Town Manager, Oscar Rodriguez
Assistant Town Manager, Abigail Adame
Town Attorney, C. Brian James
Youth and Family Center Director, Brian Greer
Town Deputy Clerk, Francella Garcia
Absent/Excused:
Town Clerk, Renee Lucero
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Councilmember Peralta made a motion to approve.
Councilmember Abeyta seconded the motion. The motion was Passed.
Those voting AYE were: Councilmembers:Abeyta, Gonzales, Peralta.
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| 4. MATTERS FROM THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL/YOUTH COUNCILMEMBER
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| Taos Sports Alliance Business Plan
The Town Council met with board members of the Taos Sports Alliance (TSA) to discuss their updated three year business plan including the future direction and possible improvements of the Taos Eco Park in regards to the Town’s goals established in Contract TT-13-49. | |
| | Mayor Cordova thanked the Taos Sports Alliance (TSA) Board for their dedication and their hard work.
Mark Yaravita,TSA Secretary, thanked the Mayor and Council for their support on this difficult endeavor. He introduced the board members who were present as follows: Hank Friedman; Pete French; and Elen Archuleta.
Mr. Yaravitz stated the purpose of the workshop meeting is to determine a long-term plan. He further stated the board is at a crossroad and is in need of direction and is seeking assistance and support from the community. He added the long-term goal of the board is to become self-sufficient and develop a viable long-term business plan. He believes sports are an economic drive to the community which can encourage people to visit Taos and proposed organizing more events. Mr. Varavitz also stated in the past the focus was on soccer but TSA would like to expand it further to involve all sports and possibly include entertainment events. Mr. Yaravitz requested better communications with the Town to establish the Town needs.
Mr. French briefed the Mayor and Council of the forthcoming spring events.
A lengthy discussion ensued on how to rejuvenate efforts, maintenance of the field, Taos County contributions, procurement process, and recommendations on how to expend the remaining settlement monies.
It was determined the top priority was to address the need of locker rooms. Mayor Cordova and Council directed the TSA board to evaluate the cost of building or purchasing portable locker rooms. A follow-up workshop meeting was scheduled for March 18, 2014.
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| | A motion was made by Councilmember Gonzales and seconded by Councilmember Silva to adjourn the meeting. The motion carried unanimously and the meeting adjourned at 11:08 a.m.
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| APPROVED: | | ________________________________________ |
Darren M. Cordova, Mayor
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Renee Lucero, Town Clerk
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PLEASE NOTE: The Town of Taos records most Town Council Meetings via audio, however, only Regular Town Council Meetings and some Special Town Council Meetings, with controversial issues, are video recorded. Copies are available upon request at the Town Clerk's Office located at 400 Camino de la Placita (575-751-2005) at a fee of $5.00 for audio and video recordings. Additionally, video recordings can be viewed at www.taos22.com. You may also view agendas, agenda packets, and minutes at http://public.taosgov.com/.
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