1. CALL TO ORDER BY THE HONORABLE MAYOR DARREN M. CORDOVA 2. ROLL CALL 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA 5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. July 9, 2013 Regular Meeting Minutes B. July 11, 2013 Special Meeting Minutes C. July 23, 2013 Regular Meeting Minutes D. August 2, 2013 Special Meeting Minutes 6. AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS A. Recognition of newly appointed Planning Director Recognition and welcome of Martha Perkins who was recently appointed as the Town's Planning Director. B. Presentation of Proclamation for Back to School Safety Mayor Cordova will present a proclamation for Back to School day encouraging safety when children are present. 7. CITIZENS FORUM - Citizens wishing to speak shall limit their comments to 5 minutes or less at the Mayor's discretion. No action may be taken. 8. MATTERS FROM STAFF A. Back to School Plan Town staff will present its plan for helping ensure a safe return to school by students in Taos. B. Affordable Housing for Artists Presentation and update from the Housing Trust regarding location options for affordable housing for artists project. C. Resolution 13-38 Amendment to Taos Police Pay and Classification Plan Consideration and possible approval of Resolution 13-38 amending the Taos Police Pay and Classification Plan to eliminate the delineation of hours required for the certifications for extra pay in the Pay and Classification Plan and adopt the standards of the respective issuing agency. This resolution also adds the phrase "All pay increases are subject to budget availability" at the end of the document. D. Renewal of amended Contract TT-13-49 with Taos Sports Alliance Consideration and possible renewal of Contract TT-13-49 with amendments in the amount of $75,000 inclusive of gross receipts tax with the Taos Sports Alliance for the management and programming of the Taos Eco Park. E. Resolution 13-35 Intergovernmental Transfer of Personal Property Consideration and possible approval of Resolution 13-35 approving the transfer to Taos County a 2002 Chevy Impala, a 1997 Dodge Ram 1500 4x4, and a 1995 Chevy S10 2WD pickup. F. Creation of New Position - Assistant Town Attorney Consideration and possible approval to create a new position within the organizational chart and classification plan of the Town of Taos to assist the Town Attorney. G. Update Regarding Central Communications Update regarding the relocation of Central Communications to the new Emergency Central Communications Center located at 1146 Gusdorf Road. H. Amendment No. 1 to Contract TT-13-246 with CDI-Infrastructure, LLC dba L.R. Kimball Discussion and direction to the Town Manager to engage with CDI-Infrastructure, LLC, dba L.R. Kimball, to assist staff and plan for the possibility of having to operate the Emergency Dispatch Center with Taos County operating separate E911 Center and to provide recommendations on improvements to existing dispatch operations. 9. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. Ordinance 13-11 Relating to Busker Activities Consideration and possible approval of Town of Taos Ordinance 13-11; An Ordinance Repealing Section 5.08.120 of the Town of Taos Code in its entirety. Effective upon the passing of the Town of Taos Ordinance 13-12; an Ordinance related to Panhandling on Public Property. 10. MATTERS FROM THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL/YOUTH COUNCILMEMBER A. Plaza Merchant Survey Results The Town Manager will present the results of a survey taken of merchants in the vicinity of Taos Plaza and recommend a response to the request by merchants on the Taos Plaza not to allow any crafts fairs on the plaza. B. Arts and Crafts Fairs Consideration and possible approval to amend Resolution 11-06 regulating the use of Taos Plaza and Kit Carson Park and restricting arts and craft fairs to Kit Carson Park. C. Resolution 13-39 Resolution of Civility Consideration and possible approval of Resolution 13-39 emphasizing the Mayor and Council's commitment to maintain civility in the conduct of the public's business. D. Interim Mayoral Appointment of Chief of Police Consideration and approval of Mayor Cordova's appointment of Sergeant David Weaver to the position of Interim Chief of Police pursuant to NMSA 1978, Section 3-11-1 et. seq. E. Open Meetings Act in relation to the Town's talks with the County over E911 Discussion of the Town's position with regard to the Open Meetings Act application to talks with the County over E911.

• published: 14 Aug 2013
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