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former action in the hiring of Mr. C. R. Sebastian, registered Public Accountant to con
duct the Town of Taos and Water Department Audit for the 1961-62 Fiscal year. The
Motion was seconded by Councilman Sanchez and approved.
REFUNDING OF WATER AND SEWER REVENUE BONDS:
Mr. John Fox, representing the Bonding Firm of Ranson and Company, Denver,
Colorado, appered before the Council. Mr. Fox explained that he made a study of the
water and sewer rate structure. He advised the Council that the present rates are
in the top bracket for a Town of this size.
Mr. Fox stated further that by refunding the present Water and Sewer Reveune
Bonds, the firm of Ranson and Company could eliminate the high rate of interest which
is being paid at this time. Mr. Fox explained that the cost of refunding would leave
a premium of 110% to 115 % which could be callable if the present bond holders were
agreeable and the present money which ion on deposit in the Aquisition Hind which is for
water and sewer improvements could be used. The Council advised Mr. Fox that he would
have to check with Mr. W. Carlos Powell, Engineer for the Town of Taos and see what could
be worked out and if the Aqui.sition fund could be used for the above purpose. Council-
man Sanchez suggested that the Mayor, the Town Attorney and Mr. Fox meet with members
from the Department of Finance and Administration and go over the proposal of Ranson
and Company, since approval would be needed from that department. Councilman Martinez
stated that the proposal made by Mr. Fox, if feasible, was very good and that it
should be brought to the attention of the Finance Department.
GAS SYSTEM:
Mr. John Fox now presented to Council a proposal from Ranson and Company,
aksing Council's consideration in letting them assist the Town with the necessary
financing arrangements if the Council was considering the construction of a Muni-
cipally owned and operated gas system. Their proposal was presented and read. Mayor
Santistevan expressed his and the Council's appreciation and thanks to Mr. Fox. He
advised Mr. Fox that this matter would be taken under advisement. Mayro Santistevan
stated that many things are coming up pertinent to studies being made on a gas system
for the Town of Taos.
LOCAL HOUSING AUTHROITY REPORT
Mr. J. B. Martinez, chairman of the Local Housing Authority appeared before the
Council. Mr. J. B. Martinez stated that the preliminary loan for 30 low rent housing
unitis has not been approved for reason that the Council has not adopted a building
code. Mr. Martinez stated further, that if an Ordinance as adopted by the Council,
together with the preparation of a workable program which is renewabe annually the
Town then would be elegilbe for the preliminary loan. Town Attoreny Eliu E. Romero,
now presented to the Council an ordinance which he drafed in connection with consid-
eration to adopt the New Mexico State Uniform Building Code by reference. After full
consideration, Councilman Martinez moved thatthe Council adopte the New Mexico
State Uniform Building Code in its entirety by Reference, including its appendix in
accordance with the laws of the State of New Mexico and that the Ordinance also be
adopted. The Motion was seconded by Mrs. Beutler and approved unanimously. The
Ordinance to be published in the local newspaper and made part of the minutes of this
meeting.
Ordinance No. 520
AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTIONG OF A BUILDING CODE.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR ANP COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF TAOS SITTING IN REGULAR
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MEETING ON THIS THE 4th DAY OF JANUARY , 1963, THAT:
WHEREAS, there is a need for a building code to safeguard the health,
safety, and general welfare of the Town of Taos, and
WHEREAS, the Town of Taos has heretofore passed a resolution that a
uniform building code be adopted;
BE IT THEREFORE ORDAINED that the building code of the State of New
Mexico be and is hereby adopted in its entirety by reference including its
appendix as authorized, empowered and provided under Section 14-28-1 of the
New Mexico Statutes Annotated, 1953, Compilation, and
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED, that a copy of said building code shall be at
all times available for inspection at reasonable times at the office of the
Town C lerk, Taos, New Mexico;
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that any and all Ordinances in conflict herewith be
and are hereby repealed.
PASSED AND ADOPTED ON THIS THE 4th day of JANUARY, 1963.
s/ Floyd Santistevan
Attest: s/ Molly 0, Rivera Mayor, Town of Taos
Town Clerk
TAOS BOXING CLUB
A letter from Mr. Roy Martinez, in behalf of the Taos Boxing club was
read. Mr. Martinez requested that $330.00 from Recreation funds to assist
financially the Taos Boxing Club. Councilman Martinez moved that the re-
quest made by Mr. Roy Martinez in the sum of $330.00 be allowed, to the Taos
Boxing Club out of Juvenile Recreation funds., The Motion was seconded by
Councilman Sanchez and approved.
POLICE DEPARTMENT:
Chief of Police Arthur R. Leach presented to Council the Police Dept
report for the month of December, 1962, and filed same with the Clerk for
future reference. Filling of vacancies in police ranks by designation by
the Council was discusssed. Chief Leach recommended Officer E. E, Montoya
as Leuitenant in the vacancy created by the resignation of Mr. Uvaldo Sandoval
Chief Leach also recommended for consideration the naming of two Sargents on the
Police force. Councilman Martinez moved that Officer Eduardo E. Montoya be
promoted to the rank of Leiutenant. The Motion was seconded by Dr. Hollis and
approved. Councilman Martinez now moved that Officer Pete Duran and officer
James Gallegos, be promoted to the rank of Sargents. The Motion was seconded
by Mrs. Beutler and carried.
Councilman Martinez spoke in favor of hiring Joe M. Rivera as an officer
on the Police force. Councilman Martinez stated that Joe M. Rivera had made
application for Police officer and that Council should take some action on
his application. Mayor Santistevan stated that there were no vacancies
on the police force and that in order to hire a policeman a vacancy had to be
created. Councilman Martinez moved that officer Walter M. Romero be re-
moved From the Police force. The motion was seconded by Dr. Hollis and a vote
was cal.led by the Mayor.
Councilman Sanchez, no.
Councilman Hollis yes
Mrs. Floyd Beutler abstained from voting
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Councilman Martinez, yes.
The vote being two to one, Oficer Walter M. Romero was removed from the Police
force. Mr. Martinez now moved that Joe M. Rivera be appointed as To?-:n Police officer.
The Motion was seconded by Dr. Hollis. The Mayor called for a vote and the vote
was recorded as follows:
Councilman Sanchez no
Councilmen Hollis yes
Councilman Martinez, yes
CouncilwomaM Mrs. F. Beutler no
and Mayor Floyd Santistevan no.
Councilman Martinez now brought to the attention of the Council that a vacancy now
existed in the police force and in view thereof, Counclman Martinez moved that Walter
M. Romero be appointed and employed as a permenant police officer on the. Town Police
Force. the Motion was seconded by Councilman Sanchez and approved.
ANNEXATION:
The Council for sometime has been wanting to bring for discussion and
consideration the possibility of ways and means to annex a certain area on both sides
of State Road No. 3, which takes in several business establishments and which estab-
lishments are now being served by the Council with fire protection, Sewer and Water
services and in many instances police protection. In this discussion Attorney E. E.
Romero informed the Council that there were New Mexico Statutes to the effect that
an unincorporated area which was being served by a village, Town or City, such area
could be legally incorporated by Resolution if such resolution would be adopted by
the proper Governing authority such as a Board of Trusttes or Council. After further
discussion the Atttorney was requested to consult the surveyor, Mr. C. E. Ross and pre-
ent sa draft or Resolution and /or Ordinance and a plat of the area under discussion for
consideration at the next regular meeting. There was no motion on this request. Mr.
Romero agreed to prepare the information.
There being no further business Councilman Martinez moved that the meeting be
adjourned. The Motion was seconded by Dr. Hollis and approved.
TTEST: Mayor, Town of Taos
Town Clerk
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ORDINANCE No. 520
AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF A BUILDING CODE
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE ;"SAYOR AND COUIICII, OF THE, TOWN OF TAO:' SITTING
Till R GUhAP, MEETING 011 THIS THE 4u, DAY OF,' JANUARY, 1.963, THAT;
h'1llslt(;At , there is a. need for a building, code to safeguard the health,
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safety, (aie,� rrenera.l welfare of the ` own of Taos, and
14I11,RFAS, the Tovn of Taos has heretofore passed a resolution that a
uniform bui.l.dinr code be a.dorted;
BE IT THERINFORE ORDAINED that the building code of the State of New
'lexico be and is hereby adopted in its entirety by reference includInr; its
appendix as nut.horizar., empowered and provided under Section 1-4-28-1 of the
New 11exico Statutes Annotated, 1.953 Conpi.l.rtion, and
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED, that a copv of said buildinf- code shall be
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at all times available for inspection at reasonable times at the o"fice of
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the Totim Clerk If Taos , New I,,exi.(-o;
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BE I FUR7'IIER 0R,1)PTH ?P, that axy and all Ordinances in conflict herewith
be and arc hereby reperiled..
PA^SFD .1011D ADOPTED 03', `i
; THIS T E 4th DAY OF JANUAH 1963.
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