I. Call to Order
II. Roll Call
III. Pledge of Allegiance
IV. Approval of Agenda
V. Awards and Recognitions
A. A Proclamation presented to Taos County Public Safety and First Responders
B. Recognition of Eliza Espinosa a newly graduated dispatcher New Mexico Department of Public Safety Telecommunicators Class #135 – Dominic Martinez, E-911 Director
VI. Citizens Concerns:
A. Citizens wishing to speak shall limit their comments to 5 minutes. No action may be taken.
VII. Presentations:
A. A Presentation from Taos High School “How do you affect others?”
B. A Presentation from Wumaniti Earth Native Sanctuary on natural benefits of Hemp (presentations are limited to ten minutes or less)
VIII. Department Matters:
A. Discussion only on an update on Off Highway Vehicles/All Terrain Vehicles on County Paved Roads proposed Ordinance – Sheriff Jerry Hogrefe
B. Discussion, consideration, and decision regarding the job description of Executive Secretary for the Sheriff’s Office – Renee Weber, Human Resources Director
C. Discussion, consideration and decision regarding the transfer of an ambulance to Questa VFD/EMS – Joaquin Gonzales, EMS Chief
D. Discussion, consideration and decision of a new job description for Groundskeeping Technician, a seasonal position (2) in the Facilities Management Department – Renee Weber, Human Resources Director
IX. Budget Matters:
A. Discussion, consideration and decision regarding the approval of 2017/2018 FY Preliminary Budget – Lupe Martinez, Finance Director
X. Consent Agenda – the items in the Consent Agenda below have been reviewed for the purpose of voting on all items with one vote. The items listed are for the Commission’s consideration and decision.
A. Approval of contract TCC-2017-032 with Northern Mountain Constructions – Los Cordovas Rd Improvements
B. Discussion, consideration and decision regarding the approval of an easement agreement and Right of Entry between Alan Packer and Patricia Dipalma and Taos County
C. Discussion, consideration and decision regarding the approval of Easement Agreement and Right of Entry between Francois I. Ferguson and Nancy A. Call and Taos County
D. Approval of an agreement between Taos County and the Village of Questa for the use of Senior Center
E. Approval of a Budget Adjustment for Fleet Department Fund (0101-1127)
F. Approval of a Budget Adjustment for Adult Detention Center Fund (0226-1700)
G. Approval of a Budget Adjustment for Public Works Fund (0204-1600)
H. Approval of DFA Resolution No. 33, 2016/2017 FY, A Resolution requesting to transfer temporary cash from the General Fund to Public Works Fund
XI. County Manager’s Report and Matters:
A. Update to County Commission on various items affecting Taos County – Leandro Cordova, County Manager
B. Discussion on E-911 Joint Powers Agreement
XII. Commissioner’s Report and Matters:
A. New Business to be considered at a future Commission Meeting
B. Commissioner’s Announcements
C. Discussion, consideration and decision regarding an appointment of a County Commissioner to the Taos County Criminal Justice Coordinating Council
D. Discussion, consideration and approval of the New Mexico Association of Counties checklist for Taos County Commissioners during the annual inspection of the Taos County Adult Detention Center and Procedures for the annual inspection – Commissioner Candyce O’Donnell
E. A report regarding the Taos County Commission 2016 inspection of the Taos County Adult Detention Center – Commissioner Candyce O’Donnell
XIII. The Taos County Board of Commissioners may convene in Closed Session
A. Discussion regarding an Employee of the Taos County Sheriff’s Office. This matter may be discussed in closed session under Open Meetings Act exemption 10-15-1(H)(2), which allows for discussion of limited Personnel Matters
B. Discussion regarding Tafoya v. Taos County.
C. Discussion regarding Espinoza-Garcia v Taos County. s v Taos County.
E. Discussion regarding Taos County, et. al. V. Carmen Rael et. al.
F. Discussion regarding Baca v Taos County.
XIV. The Taos County Board of Commissioners may convene in Open Session
A. Consideration and decision regarding Tafoya v. Taos County
B. Consideration and decision regarding Espinoza-Garcia v Taos County
C. Consideration and decision regarding Baca v Taos County.
D. Consideration and decision regarding Taos County, et. al. V. Carmen Rael et. al.
XV. Adjournment
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