Town of Taos News Brief

Posted by Jim Kimmons, Broker/Owner on May 19th, 2008 No Comments Printer-Friendly Author's website: Jim Kimmons, Broker/Owner
1) Taos Convention Center Seeking Bidders for Catering and Alcohol Services Contracts
On July 1, the Town of Taos will suspend its liquor license at the Taos Convention Center, opening all alcohol services to any interested businesses or individuals within the Town limits (catering is open to anyone in the area) who can meet current NM Alcohol and Gaming Division and NMED requirements. The Taos Convention Center is currently seeking submission of interest for food service, alcohol service or both for contracts that will begin July 1, 2008. For more information, please contact Ron Yachinich today at 575-737-2628.
2) Taos Visitor Center Announces Extended Summer Hours
The Visitor Center is pleased to announce it will lengthen its hours of operation for the busiest traffic days during the summer months. The Visitor Center is open 7 days a week from 9 am until 5 pm, with extended hours on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays to 7pm starting May 22nd until August 30, 2008.
3) Taos News Clip – online article, Chicago Sun Times – ‘Lunch with a Llama’
1.
Chicago Sun Times Circ./Aud.: 1,559,133
Chicago, Illinois 05/14/2008
“A wilde time hiking in New Mexico”
1) Attached items:
      • Attorney General Open Meetings Act Workshop June 11th at Town of Taos Convention Center.
      • Draft ordinance of the proposed plastic bag ban in the Town of Taos — on the May 20th agenda.
      • A map to help the public negotiate and locate Town Hall’s parking and temporary entrance while the facility’s remodel is underway.
4) This Tuesday, May 20th Regular Council Meeting agenda –
Items are highlighted on this agenda only to indicate prior public focus/comment. Members of the public concerned with municipal issues should review the entire agenda to determine individual items of importance to them. Should further information/clarification on any item be required, please email or call this office.
REGULAR MEETING
Taos Town Council
Town Council Chambers
120 Civic Plaza Drive
Taos, New Mexico
May 20, 2008
6:30 p.m.
AGENDA
1. CALL TO ORDER BY THE HONORABLE MAYOR BOBBY F. DURAN
2. ROLL CALL
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
April 30, 2008 Joint Town/County Meeting
May 5, 2008 Budget Retreat
May 6, 2008 Budget Retreat
May 7, 2008 Budget Retreat
6. AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS
Employee Appointments, Amy Seidel, Interim Human Resources Director
NEW HIRES:
Amanda Archuleta
Central Communications
CEO Trainee
Full-Time
4/20/08
Patrick C. Rael
Parks Department
Parks Maintenance Specialist II
Full-Time
4/21/08
Rene Ramirez
Central Communications
CEO Trainee
Full-Time
4/28/08
Eric Cortez
Airport
Airport Maintenance Specialist
Full-Time
5/05/08
PROMOTIONS:
Eric Fresquez
From: Public Utilities Operator II
To: Public Utilities Foreman
4/19/08
SEPARATIONS:
Lawrence Hahn
Airport
Airport Maintenance Specialist
4/17/08
Paul Allen
Fire Department
Firefighter II
4/21/08
Brenda Cordova
Human Resources
HR Director
4/24/08
7. CITIZENS FORUM
A. Bill Soares, regarding school bus safety issues
B. Patti Martinson and Terry Badhand, Taos County Economic Development Corporation – RFP Update
C. Beverly Koon, Taos Swim Club – RFP Update
D. Recognition by New Mexico Historic Preservation Association of Town of Taos Dark Skies Ordinance Task Force (by Richard Kuska)
8. MAYOR’S YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL
The items in the Consent Agenda below have been reviewed and discussed in detail by the Mayor and Council at their Monthly Workshop Meeting on May 13, 2008. By consensus the Governing Body agrees to place these items on the Consent Agenda for the purpose of voting on all items with one vote.
9. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Daron Syling, Chief of Police
1. Authorization to extend contract TT-95-156 with the Human Resource Development Associates, Inc. “Community Custody Services (Electronic Monitor device - ankle bracelet)” and changing the amount from $15/day to $17/day.
2. Consideration and approval to purchase the radio communication equipment and installation in the amount of $27,404.88 for the Fire Department / Police Department Mobile Command Unit from Commtech (GSA# GS-35F-048ST) which is funded by a CIP. (With Tina Torres, Purchasing Agent)
3. Approval to enter into a 48 month lease with Xerox @ $406.08 monthly rental on a WorkCentre 7335P for the Records Department at the Police Department. The lease includes 4,000 b/w and 250 free color copies per month, excess copies will be billed separately at $.0139 b/w and $ .0849 for color copies. State Contract # 072164800; Line Item # 11-14-43001 – Supplies; Line item # 11-14-43005 – Rentals. (With Tina Torres, Purchasing Agent)
4. Consideration and approval to send Officer Philip Holmes - out of state travel to attend the Emergency Management Training held in Baltimore, Maryland. The training is scheduled for July 13-17, 2008. Total cost of trip will be paid by Taos Municipal Schools.
B. Ron Yachinich, Convention Services Director
1. Consideration and approval of Resolution 08-25 granting a waiver to Taos Convention Center allowing the sale, dispensing and serving of alcohol pursuant to NMSA 60-6B-10.
2. Consideration and approval of Resolution 08-27 replacing Resolution 08-23 revising the standard policy on food and alcohol service at the Taos Convention Center.
C. Reuben Martinez, IT Manager
Consideration and approval of Contract Renewal 2nd year, TT-95-180 One Connect IP, Telephone service provider with a maximum per month cost of $6,000.00 inclusive of gross receipts tax. An annual cost of $72,000.00 inclusive of gross receipts tax.
D. Matthew Foster, Long-Range Planner
Approval of Resolution 08-31 supporting a grant application to the Clean Energy Projects.
E. Miranda Quintana, Youth & Family Center Superintendent
Authorization to enter into a contract in the amount of $31,793.10 with Pool Pro, Inc. for the purchase and installation of ultra violet light filtration system for the swimming pool per New Mexico State price agreement 72-000-00-04019; $23,631.00 will be paid from line item 51-16-45006 and $8,162.10 will be paid from line item 50-35-45006. (With Tina Torres, Purchasing Agent)
F. Marietta Fambro, Finance Director
Approval of Resolution 08-20 Budget Adjustment Request - 1) Capital Improvements Fund (51) - a) Transfer from capital expense to operating for the coin machine counter in the amount of $4,000. b) Transfer from capital expense to operating for maintenance at parks in the amount $10,000. 2) General Fund (11) - Increase Interfund transfer Out and decrease unreserved Fund Balance in the amount of $40,000 to cover operational cost for the Transportation Department. 3) Transportation Fund (29) - Increase Interfund transfer in and personnel services in the amount of $40,000 to cover operational cost for Transportation Department.
G. Amos Torres, Public Utilities Director
Consideration and approval to allow the Vista del Canon Condominiums to connect to the Town of Taos wastewater collection system. Vista del Canon Condominiums are located outside of Town limits.
H. Renee Lucero, Town Clerk
Approval to destroy records eligible for destruction (2006 Election records and 2008 marked paper ballots pursuant to state statute (3-8-62, NMSA 1978)) per Resolution 98-49 which adopts the NM Commission of Public Records (NM State Records Center and Archives) retention and disposition schedules.
I. Matters From Mayor And Council
Approval of Resolution 08-29 approving participation in the program of the North Central New Mexico Economic Development District.
10. MATTERS FROM STAFF
A. Matthew Foster, Long-Range Planner
1. Accepting the Historic Preservation Division Grant to complete the nomination of Rural Historic Landscapes to the Federal Register of Historic Places and the State Register of Historic Cultural Properties.
2 The Planning Director and the Long Range Planner are requesting approval to travel to Denver, Colorado, to attend the SmartCode Workshop on May 29th - 31st. Hotel expenses are $126.28 per night. Estimated total cost is $700. PlaceMakers is providing scholarships to the Town for the registration fee. This request is for actual expenses.
B. Amos Torres, Public Utilities Director
Consideration and approval to allow the Town of Taos to use composting as the future method of sludge disposal.
11. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. Renee Barela-Gutierrez, Town Attorney
1. Adoption of Ordinance 08-07; An Ordinance adopting by reference the 2006 New Mexico Building Codes.
2. Adoption of Ordinance 08-08; An Ordinance banning the use of non-biodegradable plastic carry-out bags at point of sale by retail establishments in the Town of Taos and providing education and incentives for shoppers to use reusable bags at affected retail establishments in the Town of Taos.
3. Adoption of Ordinance 08-09; An ordinance repealing and replacing a portion of Title 3, Personnel, making all Town positions classified positions, with the exception of the five appointed officer positions which are prohibited from receiving classified status by state law.
B. Rudy Perea, Senior Planner
Consideration of an appeal by Judith Loretto from a decision made by the Planning and Zoning Commission to deny a variance request from the Town of Taos Sign Code Ordinance on property located at 122 Paseo Del Pueblo Sur.
12. MATTERS FROM THE TOWN ATTORNEY
A. Consideration and approval of Contract between El Prado Water and Sanitation District and the Town of Taos to lease the use of the San Juan Chama Project Water.
B. Approval of Resolution 08-26; a Resolution of the Town of Taos declaring support for the Taos Regional Water Plan.
C. Approval of Resolution 08-33 – amending Resolution 08-01 Open Meetings Act – stating that Workshop Meetings shall not take place on a regular basis.
13. MATTERS FROM TOWN MANAGER
A. Approval of Resolution 08-32 supporting the New Mexico Department of Transportation plan, Option 1, to upgrade Kit Carson Road; which was presented at the public involvement meeting Thursday, April 24, 2008.
B. Consideration and approval of Resolution 08-30 – superseding 08-15 - Fiscal Agency Policy to guide organizations in the application for funding where the Town of Taos would act as fiscal agent.
C. Approval of request to extend Parking Meter Program to the Historic District as part of the original trial basis through the end of December, 2008 and to remove hoods and place decals on the meters.
D. Approval of request to expand the Taos Plaza gazebo at no cost to the Town of Taos.
14. MATTERS FROM THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL
Approval of Memorandum of Understanding between the Village of Questa, the Village of Red River, the Town of Taos and the County of Taos to apply for grant funding from the New Mexico Department of Transportation Traffic Safety Bureau for Community DWI funding in the amount of $7,293.60. (No matching funds required)
15. EXECUTIVE SESSION
The Council will adjourn to go into executive session to discuss the following: 1) Limited personnel matters regarding the Human Resources Director; 2) pending litigation regarding Romero v. Town of Taos; 3) pending litigation regarding Sayre v. Town of Taos; 4) pending litigation regarding the Airport Environmental Impact Statement; and 5) possible condemnation of property. Pursuant to NMSA 1978 10-15-1-H.2., 7 and 8.
16. ADJOURNMENT
To request details on an agenda item please contact the Town Clerk at 400 Camino de la Placita, Taos New Mexico, 87571 (505) 751-2005.
If you are an individual with a disability who is in need of aid or service to attend and/or participate in a meeting of the Town of Taos Council, please contact the office of the Town Clerk at 400 Camino de la Placita, Taos New Mexico, 87571 (505) 751-2005 at least 24 hours in advance.
5) This Summer at the Taos Public Library
CATCH THE READING BUG @ YOUR LIBRARY is the theme of the 2008 Summer Reading Program http://www.taoslibrary.org/
Join us for a terrific time with books at the library this summer. Summer Reading Program will begin June 6, 2008 and will end August 1, 2008.
Winners for Reading and Essay Contests will receive awards. All Forms for the Reading Contest must be returned by July 28, 2008 at 5:00 p.m.
Friday, June 6, 2008 Reading Is Fundamental Book Giveaway
2:00 - 4:00 p.m. Registration for Summer Reading Contest
Tuesday, June 10, 2008 Zoo To You
1:30 - 3:30 p.m.
Friday, June 13, 2008 Ben Bodo
2:00 - 3:00 p.m. Magic Show
Friday, June 20, 2008 Los Titirteros
2:00 - 3:00 p.m. Dona Adelina Puppet Show
Friday, June 27, 2008 Mike McCartney
2:00 - 3:00 p.m. Indiana Bones - Storytelling
Friday, July 11, 2008 Wise Fool Puppet Show
2:00 -3:00 p.m. The Secret of Joy
Friday, July 25, 2008 Forest Service Puppet Show
2:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Tuesday, July 29, 2008 Youth Concert - Painting & Music
1:00 - 2:00 P.M.
Friday, August 1, 2008 Reading Is Fundamental Book Giveaway
2:00 - 4:00 p.m. Ice Cream Party
Reading Awards will be announced @ 3:00
Summer Reading Program Crafts for Grades 1st - 6th (Limit 24)
Wednesdays, June 11th, June 25, July 9th & July 23rd @ 10:30 a.m.
Toddler Story Time & Crafts - Thursdays @ 10:30 - 11:30 (Craft Limit 20)
Program subject to change
All summer programs will be held at the Taos Children’s Library.
For more information call Annette @ 737-2589
Children 9 years and younger must be accompanied by an adult.

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