NovusAGENDA

Meetings

AGENDA
January 26, 2012
Special Meeting
STATE OF THE TOWN
Rio Grande Hall - 121 Civic Plaza Drive
5:30 PM

1. CALL TO ORDER BY THE HONORABLE MAYOR DARREN M. CORDOVA

2. ROLL CALL

3. MOMENT OF SILENCE

4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

5. TOWN MANAGER'S REPORT

6. MATTERS FROM THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL

Resolution 12-01
Consideration and approval of Resolution 12-01; Open Meetings Resolution. Pursuant to Section 10-15-1.D of the Open Meetings Act, any meetings of a quorum of such a public body at which the discussion or adoption of any proposed resolution, rule, regulation, ordinance or formal action occurs, and any closed meeting, shall be held only after reasonable notice to the public. The Open Meetings Act also requires the Town of Taos Town Council to determine annually what constitutes reasonable notice of its public meetings.

STATE OF THE TOWN ADDRESS

Presented by Mayor Darren M. Cordova

7. MATTERS AND REPORTS FROM THE MAYOR

8. MATTERS AND REPORTS FROM THE COUNCIL

9. ADJOURNMENT

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Meetings

MINUTES
January 26, 2012
Special Meeting
STATE OF THE TOWN
Rio Grande Hall - 121 Civic Plaza Drive
5:30 PM

1. CALL TO ORDER BY THE HONORABLE MAYOR DARREN M. CORDOVA

The Regular Meeting of the Taos Town Council was called to order by the Honorable Mayor Darren M. Cordova at 5:51 p.m.

2. ROLL CALL

Ms. Renee Lucero, Town Clerk, called roll and a quorum was present.

Those present were:
Mayor, Darren M. Cordova
Mayor Pro Tem, Michael A. Silva
Councilmember, Rudy C. Abeyta
Councilmember, A. Eugene Sanchez
Councilmember, Amy J. Quintana

Also present were:
Interim Town Manager, Abigail Adame
Town Clerk, Renee Lucero

3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

Mayor Pro Tem Silva led the audience in the pledge of allegiance.

4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

Mayor Pro Tem Silva made a motion to approve the Agenda as presented. Councilmember Quintana seconded the motion. The motion was approved by an affirmative vote. Those voting AYE were: Mayor Pro Tem Silva, and Councilmembers Abeyta, Sanchez, and Quintana.

5. MATTERS FROM THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL/YOUTH COUNCILMEMBER

Mayor Cordova recommended amending the notice requirements to twenty-four hours rather than three working days in an effort to conduct Town business in a more timely manner.

Mayor Pro Tem Silva made a motion to approve Resolution 12-01 as amended. Councilmember Abeyta seconded the motion. The motion was approved by an affirmative vote. Those voting AYE were: Mayor Pro Tem Silva, and Councilmembers Abeyta, Sanchez, and Quintana.

STATE OF THE TOWN ADDRESS
Presented by Mayor Darren M. Cordova

Mayor Cordova acknowledged the dignitaries who were present in the audience. He reviewed each department’s accomplishments and goals and thanked the Department Heads and staff for their continued hard work and dedication.

He stated the Town's financial condition is strong considering the economic crisis. He further stated the Town has been successful in dealing with the economic crisis without enforcing layoffs or furloughs. The Town continues to do more with less and departments continue to cut their budgets and monitor their budgets on a daily basis. He recognized Marietta Fambro, Finance Director, for ensuring the Town continues to operate in the black.

Mayor Cordova also stated he is proud to report the Town continues to invest in the community. He discussed many infrastructure projects initiated by the Town in an effort to ensure the community's needs are met.

Furthermore, Mayor Cordova highlighted the signing of the Memorandum of Agreement between the Town of Taos and Taos Pueblo regarding the Taos Regional Airport Environmental Impact Statement, which had been in the process for at least twenty-five years. He thanked the Council and staff for supporting him in protecting this World Heritage Site.

In closing, the Mayor stated he and the Council are committed to serving the constituents. He thanked the constituents for the honor to serve as Mayor. Furthermore, he welcomed his critics' opinions and encouraged everyone to work together as so much more can be accomplished if everyone worked together. He also encouraged the citizens to become more involved in the community and in government and unite to make Taos the best town in the state of New Mexico.

6. ADJOURNMENT

A motion was made by Councilmember Quintana and seconded by Councilmember Abeyta to adjourn the meeting. The motion carried unanimously and the meeting adjourned at 7:02 p.m.

APPROVED:
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Darren M. Cordova, Mayor

ATTEST:
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Renee Lucero, Town Clerk
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 recordings and $10.00 for video recordings.