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Agendas and Minutes

February 06, 2005

Briefs

According to reports, the final vote count between incumbent school-board member, Gary Embler, and challenger, Roberto "Bobby" Gonzales gave the winner, Embler, a 111 vote margin in what had been expected to be a close race. Final figures look like Embler got 388 votes to Gonzales' 277 in what turns out to be an unexpectedly high voter turn-out. Observers attribute Embler's victory to his singular focus on the schools in contrast to Gonzales, whose attention is turned toward representing residents at the state legislature. Progressive and cross-over ethnic voters say Gonzales' perceived motives in the race, revenge against Embler, whom he blames for his ouster as superintendent three years ago, worked against the state representative.

In other news, merchants, hotel owners, and B&B operators are beginning to question how some $800,000 in Lodger's Tax dough is parcelled out to the Town,Taos Chamber of Commerce and Destination Taos. What do they do with it? Static occupancy rates, a singular drop in tourism last summer in comparison to other NM tourist destinations, a lack of snowboarders, and the absence of vision and leadership in marketing the community have all given rise to grumbling down on the paseo and around the plaza. We're not talking everyday bitching here, we're talking desperation. People complain about traffic? What traffic? If only there were some traffic.

It may be time for the community to consider consolidating services so they can eliminate duplication. The Town has a paid staff at its downtown Convention Center. Why not move the Visitor's Center downtown and let Don Francisco and George King oversee the facility. Hire an agency to market the community. Save the dough on salaries and spend it on paid ads. The drive-time base is in Pueblo, Colorado Springs, Denver and Albuquerque. Those two basic markets have three million folks who are trapped in everyday monotony and need some romance and beauty in their lives.

One of the problems concerns the language of public relations. The chamber and the town tend to believe their own press. But the press and the public relations stuff should be aimed at convincing visitors to come to Taos, not at convincing the locals that everything is okay or that some folks are doing their jobs when, in fact, they are living off the taxpayers. It's time to give back. Right now, neither the locals, nor the visitors are buying the talk or the hype or whatever comes out of Taos. You can no longer blame the war, 9/11, the fires, the drought, or the lack of snow. We better look in the mirror.

Below, we have published the agendas from the town, county, and IGC for this week. Remember, these are the folks who are spending or not spending your tax dollars. But how are they spending them?

TAOSCOUNTYBOARDOF COMMISSIONERS

REGULAR MEETING
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2005
9:00 A.M.
TAOSCOUNTYCOMMISSIONCHAMBERS

NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC

Notice is hereby given that the governing body ofTaos County, the Board of County Commissioners, will hold a Regular Meeting on Monday, February 7, 2005at9:00 a.m. The meeting will take place at the Taos County Commission Chambers located at the Taos County Courthouse Complex, Administration Office Building, 105 Albright Street-Suite A, Taos, New Mexico.

AGENDA


I. Call to Order
II. Roll Call
III. Pledge of Allegiance
IV. Approval of Agenda
A. Amendments
B. Withdrawn Items
V. Approval of Minutes –Discussion, consideration, and decisions regarding the following:
A. January 3, 2005– Regular Meeting
B. January 10, 2005– Special Meeting

VI. Presentations -Discussion, consideration, and decisions regarding the following:
A.. Elk Management in Taos County, New Mexico Game and Fish – Presenter Steve Kohlmann, Presenter Michael Catanach, and Presenter Lief Ahlm, Northeast Area Chief – Power point presentation (5 minutes)
B. DWI Forfeiture Ordinance – Donald Gallegos, District Attorney (5 minutes)

VII. Elected Officials Reports -Discussion, consideration, and decisions regarding the following:

A. Margie V. Abeyta,Taos County Assessor
B. Elaine S. Montaño,TaosCountyClerk
C. Charlie A. Martinez, Taos County Sheriff
D. Evangeline S. Romero, Taos County Treasurer
E. Julian Varela, Taos County Probate Judge

VIII. Resolutions -Discussion, consideration, and decisions regarding the following:

A. Resolution No. 2005-06, A Resolution authorizing Taos County to submit an application to the Department of Finance and Administration, Local Government Division to Participate in the Local DWI Grant and Distribution Program – Herbert Valdez, Community Development Director.
B. Resolution No. 2005-07, A Resolution authorizing the execution and delivery of a loan agreement and intercept agreement between the Taos County and New Mexico Finance Authority, for the purpose of defraying the cost of acquiring two tanker trucks for the Hondo/Seco volunteer fire department.
C. Resolution No. 2005-08, A Resolution designating Vee Adams as Taos County’s delegate to the Animal Control Ordinance – Tom Blankenhorn, County Attorney
D. Resolution No. 2005-09, A Resolution Re-Appointing members to the Taos County Housing Authority Board
E. Resolution No. 2005-10, A Resolution regarding the “Community Supporting Veterans”

IX. Public Hearing -Discussion, consideration, and decisions regarding the following:

A. Ordinance No. 2005-1, An Ordinance amending Taos County Ordinance No. 2004-1 Entitled County Fire Protection Excise Taos by deleting the repeal provision pursuant to New Mexico Laws 2004, Chapter 110, Section 8, Effective May 19, 2004– Sammy Pacheco,County Manager

X. Ordinance -Discussion, consideration, and decisions regarding the following:

A. Authorization to Publish Notice for a Public Hearing to consider adoption of Taos County Ordinance No. 2005-3, An Ordinance authorizing a tax rebate of part of property tax due from low-income taxpayer pursuant to low-income taxpayer’s property tax rebate table – Gerald Nichols, Chief Property Appraiser

B. Authorization to Publish Notice for a Public Hearing to consider adoption of Taos County Ordinance No. 2005-4, An Ordinance for antifreeze safety -Tom Blankenhorn, County Attorney

XI. Budget Matters - Discussion, consideration, and decisions regarding the following:

A. Sole Community Provider Hospital Claims – Julia Valerio, Asst. County Manager /Indigent Fund Coordinator
B. Indigent Hospital/Ambulance Claims - Julia Valerio,Asst. County Manager /Indigent Fund Coordinator
C. Indigent Burial Fund Claims - Julia Valerio,Asst. County Manager /Indigent Fund Coordinator
D. St. Vincent Hospital Sole Community Provider Funding Request (as amended) - Julia Valerio, Asst. County Manager /Indigent Fund Coordinator
E. Request for Funding of Taos Media Literacy Forum – Carol Thompson-White, Finance Director
F. DFA Resolution No.63, 2004-2005 FY, A Resolution requesting to transfer expenditures from DWI Distribution Fund to DWI Grant Fund

XII. County Manager’s Report- Discussion, consideration, and decisions regarding the following: (Executive and Public Session)

A. Informational Items/Action Items

1. Presentation by Allen Vigil, Planning Director
a. Recognition ofLower Rio Pueblo Association - David Noel
2. Hatch Act – Tom Blankenhorn,County Attorney
3. Approval of Public Works Organizational Chart – Michael G. Trujillo, Public Works Director
4. Grant Agreement Amendment No. 4 for the New Mexico Environment Department Construction programs Bureau Solid Waste Facility Grant Fund Program project No. SWFGFP 2000-18 – Herbert Valdez, Community Development Director
5. Bill Hume, Director of Policy and Strategic Planning is requesting a copy of the Water Appendix that is under consideration for adoption and inclusion of the Updated Taos County Subdivision Ordinance

B. Commission Reports
1. Improvements to storage shed behind Old National Armory – Dale Romero, General Services Director and Gabriel Romero, Chairman

C. Scheduling of Meetings – Date and proposed agenda items
1. Commissioners Calendar of Events/Meetings for the Month of February –Renell Romero, Administrative Receptionist
2. Manager’s Calendar of Events/Meetings for the Month of February –Renell Romero, Administrative Receptionist

XIII. Personnel Matters- Discussion, consideration, and decisions regarding the following: (Executive and Public Sessions)

A. Other Personnel Matters

B. Moratorium Ordinance Status Report – Tom Blankenhorn,CountyAttorney

XIV. Legal Matters- Discussion, consideration, and decisions regarding the following: (Executive and Public Session)

A. Pending or Threatened Litigation

XV. Continuation of Public Hearing held onDecember 20, 2004Regular Commission Meeting -Discussion, consideration and decisions regarding the following:

A. Theodore Terry representing the Riverbend Subdivision is requesting final plat approval for the proposed Riverbend Subdivision, a Type III Subdivision consisting of 17 lots on approximately 101.797 acres +/- with the lots ranging in size from 3.0 acres to 32.669 acres. The Riverbend Subdivision obtained a conditional preliminary plat approval onApril 6, 2004. The proposed subdivision is located approximately one mile west of County Road AC-029, a.k.a.Los Cordovas Roadin Llano Quemado, Taos County New Mexico. Materials submitted by Planning Department

XVI. Adjournment

If you are an individual with a disability who is in need of a reader, amplifier, qualified sign language interpreter, or any other form of auxiliary aid or service to attend or participate in the meeting, contact the Taos County Administration Office located at 105 Albright Street, Suite A, Taos, New Mexico as soon as possible at (505) 737-6300.

Renee Valdez, Administrative Assistant
105 Albright Street, Suite A
Taos,New Mexico 87571
Phone (505) 737-6303
Fax (505) 737-6314
email reneev@taosnet.com

Town

MONTHLY DEPARTMENT BRIEFING/WORKSHOP
MEETING
Taos Town Council
120 Civic Plaza Drive
Taos, New Mexico 87571
Tuesday, February 8, 2005
10:00 a.m.

AGENDA

1. CALL TO ORDER BY THE HONORABLE MAYOR BOBBY F. DURAN
2. ROLL CALL
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
4. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA

Council Briefing Meeting
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
5. SCHEDULED BRIEFINGS:
A. Honorable Richard Chavez, Municipal Judge
B. Tomas Benavidez, Town Manager
C. Tamara Trujillo, Town Clerk
D. Francisco Trujillo II, Convention Services Director
E. Reuben Martinez, IT Administrator
F. Patricia Trujillo, Human Resources Director
G. Francisco Espinoza, Public Works Director
H. Patrick Vigil, Public Utilities Director
I. Jim Fambro, Administrative Fire Chief
J. Dorothy Kethler, Library Services Director
K. Miguel Salinas, Planning Director
L. Renee Barela-Gutierrez or Hector Balderas, Town Attorney
M. Mauro Rosales, Buildings and Grounds Director
N. Dennis Martinez, Parks Superintendent
O. Brian Greer, Youth and Family Center Director
P. Mark Fratrick, Airport Manager
Q. Neil Curran, Chief of Police
R. Marietta Fambro, Finance Director
6. ADJOURN

LUNCH BREAK

Workshop Meeting
1:30 p.m.
1. CALL TO ORDER BY THE HONORABLE MAYOR BOBBY F. DURAN
2. ROLL CALL
3. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
4. REPORTS FROM CONSULTANTS/OTHERS
Gayle Martinez, Executive Director, Taos County Chamber of Commerce to discuss affordable housing/business asset inventory study.
5. MATTERS FROM DEPARTMENT HEADS/STAFF
A. Dennis Martinez, Parks Superintendent
Request approval of resolution 05-07 to participate and apply for grant funding through the 2005-2006 Fiscal Year with NM Clean and Beautiful.
B. Neil Curran, Chief of Police
Approval of out of state travel for Lt. Daron Syling to attend the Southwest Command College in Irvine, CA from March 20-25, 2005, at a total cost of $1030.00.
C. Marietta Fambro, Finance Director
1. Approval for the Finance Director to move money from existing cash in funds 61, 81 and 11 to investments at the locations where interest rates will be in the best interest of the Town.
2. Approval of Resolution 05-06 for a Mid-Year Budget Adjustment Request for Various Departments.
D. Reuben Martinez, IT Administrator
Approval of Resolution 05-08, Computer Security and Use Policy.
E. Patrick Vigil, Public Utilities Director
Bid Award # 04-05-14A, Manhole cover & water valve housing grade adjustment to A&S Construction, sole bidder, in the amount of $840.00 per manhole cover and $400.00 per water valve housing.
F. Mauro Rosales, Buildings and Grounds Director
1. Extension of contract TT-90-302, De La Torre Architect PA AIA to oversee the construction of the new pool located at the Taos Youth and Family Center through March 31, 2005 in the amount of _______.
2. a. Extension of contract TT-92-089, Wescon Construction for construction of the new pool located at the Taos Youth Family Center through March 31, 2005.
b. Approval of Change Order #9 for the purchase of a backup Chlorine system in the amount of $1,843.00 per NMEID’s condition of approval of the Curoxin system.
3. Approval of Change Order #4 from LCI2 Construction in the amount of $______.
6. MATTERS FROM THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL
Discussion on Town hall Expansion per Council Member Cruz’ request.
7. ADJOURN



APPROVED:
Bobby F. Duran, Mayor
IGC
Please be advised that the IGC and Landfill Board Meeting will take place on Wednesday, February 9, 2005 at the Taos Convention Center in the El Taoseño Room. The Convention Center is located at 120 Civic Plaza Drive, (505) 758-5792.
On February 9th we will begin with the Landfill Meeting at 9:00 am, followed by the IGC Meeting from 10:00 am to 12:00 noon. Lunch will be on your own.
The agenda for the upcoming meeting and copies of the minutes from the last IGC and Landfill Board meetings of January 6, 2005, as well as the minutes from the Special IGC meeting of January 19, 2005 are attached for your review.
If you have any questions or require additional information you may contact me at 741-0909. Thank you for your consideration. God bless each of you and your families.

Taos Regional Landfill Meeting
Meeting of the TAOS REGIONAL LANDFILL BOARD
Hosted by the Town of Taos
Taos Convention Center
121 Civic Plaza Drive
Taos, New Mexico
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 2005

AGENDA
I. Call to Order – Hon. Gabriel J. Romero, Chairman

II. Pledge of Allegiance

III. Welcome - Tomas Benavidez, Town of Taos Manager

IV. Sign up Sheet / Introductions

V. Approval of the Agenda

VI. Approval of Minutes
A. January 6, 2005

MINUTES

I. Call to Order – Gabriel J. Romero, Chairman
Gabriel J. Romero, Taos Regional Landfill Board Chairman and Taos County Chairman called the meeting to order at 9:10 a.m. and noted that a quorum was established. Voting representatives include: Barb Wiard, Village of Taos Ski Valley Councilor and Mayor Pro-Tem; Marietta Fambro, representing the Town of Taos; Emanuel B. Pacheco, County Commissioner; Neva Hascall, Village of Eagle Nest Mayor;

II. Approval of Agenda
Commissioner Pacheco made a motion to approve the agenda as presented. Ms. Fambro seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.

VI. Approval of Minutes
November 10, 2004
Mayor Hascall made a motion to approve the minutes as presented. Commissioner Pacheco seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.

VII. Budget Matters – Discussion of, consideration of and decisions regarding the following:
A. Taos Regional Landfill Monthly Financial Report – Francella Garcia
Ms. Francella Garcia of the Town of Taos presented the Taos Regional Landfill Monthly Report consisting of the Taos Regional Landfill Fund (82-32) and the Taos Regional Landfill Acquisition Fund (85-00 & 85-10) to the Board.

Ms. Marietta Fambro, Town Finance Director, informed the Board that next month the first debt service payment in the amount of $195,000 has been scheduled and stated that thereafter the monthly debt service payment would be roughly $27,500.

Mayor Pro-Tem Wiard asked if the Closure Fund was in an interest bearing account. Ms. Fambro explained that the fund is in a money market account. Mayor Pro-Tem Wiard noted that the reports do not reflect revenues for five months and commented that the funds generating the interest should be receiving the interest. Discussion followed.

Mayor Pro-Tem Wiard made a motion to move funds to the State Treasury for higher interest, pending the analysis of the Finance Director. Mayor Hascall seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.

Ms. Francella Garcia continued with her report and reviewed the Taos Regional Landfill Refuse Reports for the months of November and December 2004.

Mayor Pro-Tem Wiard made a motion to approve the Taos Regional Landfill Monthly Financial Reports as presented. Commissioner Pacheco seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.


VIII. New Business – Discussion of, consideration of and decisions regarding the following:
A. Restroom and Break-room trailer for employees – Francisco Espinoza
Mr. Espinoza, Town of Taos Public Works Director, addressed the Board and stated that he is in the process of purchasing a mobile office unit with the proper facilities for use at the Taos Landfill. He would also like the Board’s approval to go out for bid for the purchase of a scale because the current scale is about 20 years old. Mr. Espinoza informed the Board that a scale would cost between $40,000 - $80,000 depending on the technical needs. He recommended that the Board approve this as a turnkey project so that one contractor would be awarded the bid to complete the entire project. Mr. Espinoza will report on the actual cost at the next meeting.

Councilor Martinez made a motion to authorize the Public Works Director to go out to bid for the purchase of a scale. Mayor Pro-Tem Wiard seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.

IX. Staff/Recycling Reports
Mr. Espinoza reported that the water well has been completed and stated that Glorietta Geoscience tested the water earlier in the week. Mr. Espinoza stated that he would provide a report next month regarding the test results.

X. Adjournment
Commissioner Pacheco made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Mayor Hascall seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 9:50 a.m.


VII. Budget Matters - (Discussion of, consideration of and decisions regarding the following:)
A. Taos Regional Landfill Monthly Financial Report (Francella Garcia)

VIII. New Business - (Discussion of, consideration of and decisions regarding the following:)
A. Staff Recommendation for RFP regarding Engineering Services at the Taos Regional Landfill – Francisco Espinosa
B. Scale House update – Francisco Espinosa
C. Results of Test Wells update – Francisco Espinosa

IX. Staff/Recycling Reports

X. Protocol –
A. Election of New Officers
a. Chair
b. Vice Chair
B. Appointment of Secretary by Chair

XI. Next IGC Meeting
A. Wednesday, March 16, 2005 – Town of Taos Convention Center – 9:00 am

XII. Adjournment

INTERGOVERNMENTAL COUNCIL OF THE ENCHANTED CIRCLE
MONTHLY MEETING

HOSTED BY THE TOWN OF TAOS
TAOS CONVENTION CENTER
120 CIVIC PLAZA DRIVE
TAOS, NEW MEXICO

A. WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 2005
10:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M.

AGENDA

Call to Order – Hon. Don Francisco Trujillo II, Chairman

I. Pledge of Allegiance

II. Welcome by Hon. Bobby Duran, Mayor, Town of Taos

III. Sign Up Sheet/Introductions

IV. Approval of Agenda

V. Approval of Minutes
A. Minutes from Regular Meeting of January 6, 2005
MINUTES


I. Call to Order – Don Francisco Trujillo II, Chairman
Don Francisco Trujillo II, IGC Chairman and Taos County Vice-Chairman called the meeting to order at 10:15 a.m. He welcomed everyone to the IGC Meeting and indicated a quorum was established. Voting representatives include: A.L. Clanton, Village of Angel Fire Mayor; Barb Wiard, Village of Taos Ski Valley Councilor and Mayor Pro-Tem; Louise Martinez, Village of Questa Councilor; Dr. Alicia Chavez, University of New Mexico; Neva Hascall, Village of Eagle Nest Mayor; Emanuel B. Pacheco, County Commissioner.

II. Pledge of Allegiance
Councilor Martinez led the Pledge of Allegiance.

III. Welcome by Hon. Bobby Duran, Town of Taos Mayor.
Mayor Duran personally welcomed everyone to the Town of Taos Convention Center.

IV. Sign Up Sheet/Introductions
Chairman Trujillo asked everyone to sign in and introduce themselves and the agency and/or entity they represent.

V. Approval of Agenda
Mayor Duran made a motion to approve the agenda as presented. Councilor Martinez seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.

VI. Approval of Minutes
A. November 10, 2004
Mayor Pro-Tem Wiard made a motion to approve the minutes as presented. Mayor Duran seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously

VII. Presentations to the Council
A. Enchanted Circle Day at the 2005 New Mexico Legislature - Gayle Martinez, Executive Director of the Taos Chamber of Commerce
Ms. Martinez reminded the Council that Enchanted Circle Day is scheduled for Wednesday, January 26, 2005. Ms. Martinez presented the Council with a tentative agenda, reviewed the budget, and noted that at this time the project is just under budget.

B. Coalition to Preserve the Valle Vidal – Jim O’Donnell and Steve Rose
Mr. O’Donnell requested that his presentation be tabled until later in the agenda due to technical difficulties.

Mayor Pro-Tem Wiard made a motion to table the presentation until Item IX-C as requested. Councilor Martinez seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.

VIII. Old Business – Discussion of, consideration of and decisions regarding the following:

A. IGC Priorities for the 2005 Legislative Session
Chairman Trujillo presented the Council with a draft copy of a brochure identifying IGC general priorities and the priorities for each entity. He requested that the Council review the brochure before it is published. The Council made revisions to the brochure including a suggestion made by Mr. Michael Trujillo to delete the dollar amounts listed on the brochure.

Mayor Hascall made a motion to approve the IGC Priorities for the 2005 Legislative Session as discussed. Dr. Chavez seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.

B. Request from each entity for information to be placed on Official Proclamation issued by the NM Secretary of State on Enchanted Circle Day at the Legislature
The Council members individually made revisions and/or additions of the information to be placed on the Official Proclamation issued by the NM Secretary of State on Enchanted Circle Day at the Legislature on January 26, 2005.

C. Taos Business Alliance – Addendum to Contract with TBA for the Sirolli Project

Chairman Trujillo presented an Addendum to the Contract with TBA for the Sirolli Project to the Council for approval. Chairman Trujillo read the addendum for the record. Councilor Martinez made a minor correction to the language on the addendum.

Commissioner Pacheco made a motion to approve the Addendum to Contract with TBA for the Sirolli Project as corrected. Councilor Martinez seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.

IX. New Business – Discussion of, consideration of and decisions regarding the following:
A. IGC Proclamation No. 2005-01, A Proclamation dedicating Enchanted Circle Day at the Legislature, January 26, 2005 to Samuel O. Montoya
Chairman Trujillo presented IGC Proclamation No. 2005-01, to the Council for approval.

Mayor Pro-Tem Wiard made a motion to approve IGC Proclamation No. 2005-01 as presented. Commissioner Pacheco seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.

B. IGC Proclamation No. 2005-02, A Proclamation honoring and thanking Gustavo “Gus” Cordova for his tenure and commitment to the IGC and the Town of Taos
Chairman Trujillo presented IGC Proclamation No 2005-02, to the Council for approval.

Councilor Martinez made a motion to approve IGC Proclamation No. 2005-02 as presented. Mayor Duran seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.

C. IGC Resolution No. 2005-01, A Resolution supporting the Preservation of the Valle Vidal – Jim O’Donnell and Steve Rose
Mr. O’Donnell gave a presentation on behalf of the Coalition to Preserve the Valle Vidal. Mr. O’Donnell stated that 98.5% of the Raton basin is open for coal bed methane drilling, stressed that methane drilling would not benefit our community, and asked for support from the IGC. Discussion followed regarding the proposed drilling in the Valle Vidal. Mr. “Hoot” Gibson, Angel Fire Councilor, felt that more information should be presented before a decision is made because only one side was presented.

Mayor Hascall made a motion to approve IGC Resolution No. 2005-01 along with the core values as presented. Dr. Chavez seconded the motion. Chairman Trujillo asked for a roll call vote on IGC Resolution No. 2005-01 along with the core values. The motion passed unanimously with Angel Fire abstaining.

D. IGC Resolution No. 2005-02, A Resolution supporting legislation to stabilize funding for the State Aviation Division of the New Mexico Department of Transportation – Mark Fratrick, Manager of the Taos Regional Airport
Mr. Fratrick, Manager of the Taos Regional Airport, presented IGC Resolution No. 2005-02, to the Council for approval.

Councilor Martinez made a motion to approve IGC Resolution No. 2005-02 as presented. Mayor Pro-Tem Wiard seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.

E. IGC Resolution No. 2005-03, A Resolution supporting Taos Center for the Arts Digital Documentary Center – Jean Marquardt, TCA Executive Director
Ms. Jean Marquardt, TCA Executive Director, presented IGC Resolution No. 2005-03, to the Council for approval.

Mayor Duran made a motion to approve IGC Resolution No. 2005-03 as presented. Mayor Hascall seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.

Mayor Clanton asked that the agenda be amended to include a Proclamation on behalf of the Village of Angel Fire and the Vietnam Veterans’ Memorial honoring Dr. David Westphall to be presented at Enchanted Circle Day at the Legislature. Chairman Trujillo recommended that the Council meet before January 26, 2005 to adopt a Proclamation as requested.

The Council had a consensus to hold a special meeting before January 26, 2005 in order to adopt a Proclamation as requested by Mayor Clanton.

X. Other Business – Discussion of, consideration of and decisions regarding the following:
A. Special Request of the IGC Council to change the IGC monthly meeting location – Hon. Neva Hascall, Village of Eagle Nest Mayor
Mayor Hascall recommended that the monthly meetings be held in Taos with the Taos Regional Landfill Board meeting at 9:00 a.m. and the Intergovernmental Council meeting at 10:00 a.m. Lunch would not be provided. Discussion followed including the observation that because Taos is centrally located, those meetings have the most member participation. It was noted that members enjoy visiting the various locations. Chairman Trujillo agreed and recommended that if an entity would like to volunteer to host a monthly meeting then arrangements can be made in advance.

Mayor Hascall made a motion to amend the bylaws to state that the meeting would be held in Taos unless otherwise announced by another entity volunteering to host the meeting. Councilor Martinez seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.

B. 2005 Monthly Meeting Schedule and Location(s)
Chairman Trujillo reiterated that the 2005 monthly meetings would be held the 2nd Wednesday of every month and would be held at the Taos Convention Center unless otherwise announced by another entity volunteering to host the meeting.

XI. Next IGC Meeting

A. Wednesday, February 9, 2005 – Town of Taos Convention Center

X. Adjournment
Councilor Wiard made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Mayor Duran seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 11:50 a.m.

B. Minutes from Special Meeting of January 19, 2005
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 19, 2005
9:00 A.M.

MINUTES


I. Call to Order – Don Francisco Trujillo II, Chairman
Don Francisco Trujillo II, IGC Chairman and Taos County Vice-Chairman called the meeting to order at 9:15a.m. Mayor Duran welcomed everyone to the IGC Meeting. Chairman Trujillo indicated a quorum was established. Voting representatives include: Don Francisco Trujillo II, Taos County on behalf of Commissioner Emanuel Pacheco; Barbara Wiard, Village of Taos Ski Valley Councilor and Mayor Pro-Tem; Ed Culotta, Village of Angel Fire Councilor; Lawrence Lujan, Taos Pueblo Secretary; Bobby Duran, Town of Taos Mayor; Roberta Vigil, UNM -Taos on behalf of Dr. Alicia Chávez; Betty Ketchum, Village of Eagle Nest on behalf of Mayor Neva Hascall; Louise Martinez, Village of Questa Councilor.

II. Pledge of Allegiance
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Bobby Duran.

III. Sign Up Sheet/Introductions
Chairman Trujillo asked everyone to sign in and introduce themselves and the agency and/or entity they represent.

IV. Approval of Agenda
Mayor Pro-Tem Wiard made a motion to approve the agenda as presented. Mayor Duran seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.

V. Old Business – Discussion of, consideration of and decisions regarding the following:
B. Proclamation No. 2005-03, A Proclamation Honoring Dr. Victor Westphall, on Enchanted Circle Day at the NM Legislature on January 26, 2005
Mayor Duran made a motion to approve Proclamation No. 2005-03 as presented. Councilor Culotta seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.

VI. Adjournment
Mayor Duran made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Lawrence Lujan seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 9:20 a.m.

VI. Presentations to the Council
A. Gayle Martinez, Executive Director, Taos Chamber of Commerce – Feed Back from Enchanted Circle Day at the Legislature held on Wednesday, January 26, 2005
B. John Otis, Executive Director, Taos Business Alliance – Financial Report and Update regarding Enchanted Circle Sirolli Project
C. Miguel Salinas, Planning Director, Town of Taos – New Mexico Preservation Alliance Conference
D. Karen Martinez, Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Program
E. Karen Lujan, Public Affairs Officer and Phil Griego, Engineer – highway 68 Rock Fall Study

VII. Old Business – Discussion, Consideration and decisions regarding the following:
A.

VIII. New Business – Discussion, consideration and decisions regarding the following:
A. Resolution 2005-04 – Ron Burnham, Fire Chief, Town of Red River – A Resolution Supporting a Regional Community Wildfire Protection Plan.

IX. Protocol –
A. Election of New Officers
a. Chair
b. Vice Chair
B. Appointment of Secretary by Chair

X. Next IGC Meeting
A. Wednesday, March 16, 2005 – Town of Taos Convention Center, 10:00 am

XII. Adjournment


Please note: Lunch is on your own. Thank you!