Votes at a glance: Taos Town Council actions, May 13, 2025

The Taos Town Council took a series of formal actions at its May 13 regular meeting. The key votes and outcomes are summarized below.

Resolution 25‑25 — New Mexico Finance Authority application - Action: Approved Resolution 25‑25 to submit an application to the New Mexico Finance Authority for $7,500,000 for revitalization of Philemon Sanchez Sports Park complex and Echo Park (scenario 3, 20‑year maturity). - Motion: Mayor Pro Tem Fambro. Second: Councilor Ortega. - Vote: Unanimous approval. - Notes: Submission of application only; council to hold a public hearing and consider an authorizing ordinance in July before entering loan documents.

Change Order — 120 Civic Plaza Drive roof repairs (Garland) - Action: Approved Change Order No. 1 from Garland in the amount of $81,675 (exclusive of GRT) to address unanticipated deck replacement, parapet modification and related repairs discovered during the roof replacement project at 120 Civic Plaza Drive. - Motion: Councilor Fambro. Second: Councilor Oswald. - Vote: Unanimous approval. - Notes: Project purchase order total approximately $1,505,527; change order arose after removal of membrane revealed additional rot and required structural work.

Visitor center stucco repair (JPN Construction) - Action: Approved quote No. 5225 from JPN Construction to repair visitor center stucco in the amount of $119,910 (exclusive of GRT) under state price agreement. - Motion: Councilor Romero. Second: Councilor Oswald. - Vote: Unanimous approval. - Notes: Budgeted from tourism and transportation allocations; contractor to provide wage‑rate documentation before start.

Fred Baca Park parking lot resurfacing (Sunland Asphalt) - Action: Approved quote NM011008 from Sunland Asphalt to repair and resurface the parking lot at Fred Baca Park in the amount of $511,614.82 (exclusive of GRT) using cooperative procurement. - Motion: Councilor Romero. Second: Councilor Oswald. - Vote: Unanimous approval.

Liquor license — Tomorrow and Tomorrow LLC - Action: Approved on‑premise beer and wine license (restaurant, with patio service) for Tomorrow and Tomorrow LLC at 101A Camino De La Placita. - Motion: Councilor Tatum. Second: Councilor Oswald. - Vote: Unanimous approval.

Shopping‑cart ordinance (amended) - Action: Adopted Ordinance 25‑02 amending chapter 8.3 (shopping carts) with a council amendment removing a specific signage/identification subsection (8.3.0.4) requested during deliberations. - Motion: Councilor Oswald (to approve ordinance with amendment). Second: Councilor Fambro. - Vote: Unanimous approval. - Notes: Council and staff emphasized the ordinance’s intent to require businesses to produce a management plan and to protect waterways, right‑of‑ways and private property; council removed one signage item after public comment and staff discussion.

Local budget adjustment — Wastewater rehabilitation (Fund 8100) - Action: Approved an internal local budget adjustment consolidating unused line items into a rehabilitation plan for the wastewater treatment plant (total $966,362.60) to allow procurement and ordering of parts and repairs. - Motion: Councilor Fambro. Second: Councilor Oswald. - Vote: Unanimous approval. - Notes: Adjustment will fund immediate deferred‑maintenance needs and allow earlier ordering of long lead‑time items.

Other actions - EV charging proposal from PPC Solar to install chargers at Town Hall, Visitor Center and Youth & Family Center (approx. $595,795) was tabled at the applicant’s request because a federal grant award had not been finalized.

How the council voted - All of the items listed above were approved unanimously by council members present. Several agenda items included staff follow‑up and public hearing steps before contracts are finalized or loan documents signed.

If you need more detail on any item, staff recommended references to the meeting packet or contacting the town clerk for the official minutes and contract documents.