1. Opening Items
Subject
A. Call to Order by the Honorable Mayor Daniel R. Barrone.
Meeting
Mar 26, 2019 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
1. Opening Items
Type
Procedural
Subject
B. Roll Call
Meeting
Mar 26, 2019 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
1. Opening Items
Type
Procedural
Subject
C. Pledge of Allegiance
Meeting
Mar 26, 2019 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
1. Opening Items
Type
Procedural
Subject
D. Moment of Silence
Meeting
Mar 26, 2019 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
1. Opening Items
Type
Procedural
Subject
E. Approval of Agenda
Meeting
Mar 26, 2019 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
1. Opening Items
Type
Action
Recommended Action
Recommend approval.
2. Approval of Minutes
Subject
A. February 26, 2019 Minutes of Town Council Regular Meeting
Meeting
Mar 26, 2019 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
2. Approval of Minutes
Type
Action, Minutes
Recommended Action
Recommend approval.
Subject
B. March 11, 2019 Minutes of Town Council Workshop Meeting
Meeting
Mar 26, 2019 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
2. Approval of Minutes
Type
Action, Minutes
Recommended Action
Recommend approval.
3. Awards and Recognitions
Subject
A. Retirement Acknowledgement of Police Department Detective William North; Effective March 31, 2019
Meeting
Mar 26, 2019 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
3. Awards and Recognitions
Type
Minutes

Summary/Background:

The Taos Police Department would like to recognize the retirement of Detective William North.  Det. North's retirement is effective, March 31, 2019.

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
Mar 26, 2019 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
5. Citizens Forum
Type

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 19-15 approving the hiring of Nathan J. Sanchez, an immediate family member of Town of Taos employee, Lorenzo Martinez.
Meeting
Mar 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
Mar 26, 2019
Fiscal Impact
No
Budgeted
No

Summary/Background:

Discussion, consideration and possible approval of Resolution 19-15 to hire Nathan J. Sanchez on a full-time basis as the Planning, Zoning, Community & Economic Development Director within the Planning Department.  Nathan is the uncle of Town employee Lorenzo Martinez who works for the Recreation Service Department.

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
B. Discussion, consideration and possible approval of Resolution 19-16 authorizing the Town to submit a CDBG planning grant application in the amount of $50,000, with a Town Match of $5,000 to update the Vision 2020 Comprehensive Plan.
Meeting
Mar 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
Mar 26, 2019
Absolute Date
Mar 26, 2019
Fiscal Impact
Yes
Dollar Amount
$55,000.00
Budgeted
Yes
Budget Source
Community Grants Fund
Recommended Action
Recommend approval.

Summary/Background:

 

The CDBG application requires a resolution to apply for funding that outlines what the project will be, as well as the funding and match identified.  The Town will be applying for $50,000 to update the Vision 2020 Comprehensive Plan with a $5,000 match.  

Subject
C. Financial Update for February 28, 2019 by Finance Director Marietta Fambro.
Meeting
Mar 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
Mar 26, 2019
Absolute Date
Mar 26, 2019
Fiscal Impact
Yes

Summary/Background:

 

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. Matters from Staff
Subject
A. Discussion, consideration and possible adoption of the revised by-laws of the Taos Tree Board. (Agenda item continued from the March 12, 2019 Regular Town Council Meeting.)
Meeting
Mar 26, 2019 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
7. Matters from Staff
Type
Action

Summary/Background:

 

Subject
B. Presentation, acceptance and possible approval of Resolution 19-17; Annual Financial Audit Report for Fiscal Year End 2018 for the Town of Taos prepared by Cordova CPAs LLC.
Meeting
Mar 26, 2019 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
7. Matters from Staff
Type
Action
Preferred Date
Mar 26, 2019
Absolute Date
Mar 26, 2019
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 of the audit during the week of August 27 & October 22.  The report was submitted prior to the December 15, 2018 deadline to the State Auditors Office.  In accordance with State Statue we have completed our 2017-2018 audit with an Unmodified Opinion both on the Federal Awards and the Financial Statements.  The Independent Auditors' Report and summary of findings can be found on pages 137-138, which are noted on the Financial Statements.

 

Subject
C. Discussion, consideration and possible approval of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Town of Taos and Taos County to allow the Town to continue to manage the contract with Souder Miller and Associates for the Camino del Medio engineering project.
Meeting
Mar 26, 2019 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
7. Matters from Staff
Type

Summary/Background:

 

8. Matters and Reports from the Town Manager
Subject
A. Matters and Reports from the Town Manager.
Meeting
Mar 26, 2019 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
8. Matters and Reports from the Town Manager
Type

Summary/Background:

 

9. Matters and Reports from the Mayor
Subject
A. Matters and Reports from the Mayor.
Meeting
Mar 26, 2019 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
9. Matters and Reports from the Mayor
Type

Summary/Background:

 

10. Matters and Reports from the Council
Subject
A. Matters and Reports from the Council.
Meeting
Mar 26, 2019 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
10. Matters and Reports from the Council
Type

Summary/Background:

 

11. 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
Mar 26, 2019 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
11. Closed Executive Session
Type

Summary/Background:

 

Subject
B. Attorney's Report Concerning Closed Executive Session
Meeting
Mar 26, 2019 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
11. Closed Executive Session
Type

Summary/Background:

 

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

Summary/Background:

 

12. Adjourn