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`MUNICIPAL PLANNING AN i ZONING COMMISSION TAOS, NEW MEXICO
REPORT TO THE TOWN COUNCIL
OCTOBER 10, 1973
One regular meeting on October 2, 1973
I Approval by the commission:
Taos News remodeling
Dr. Knudson addition
"Gourmet foods" si4fl (outside town limits)
Donald Pyle house on Lieb ert and use of a trailer as a care
unit of a wing on house.
II Recommendations:
A.That Taos News proposal for a board walk be approved by the
Town Council. It would be constructed entirely .at their ex-
pense but it is outside their property line.
B. That every building permit for construction outside the Town
limits be issued only after a waiver of annexation form is
signed and the owner approached on water rights in exchange
for town water.
(Cruz Alta Housing Development permits -Eli Herrera Tress.)
C. That legal steps be taken by the Town Attorney to order re-
moval of Jack Denver's Star-lite sign since there has been
no response to Planning & Zoning letter of August 21, 1973
except the appearance of his attorney at our Sept. 4 meeting.
D. That the Town publicize, through the news media, that property
owners are responsible for removing sight obscuring objects at
intersections, such as trees, shrubs, walls, fences higher than
3 feet for a distance of 15 feet from corner.
E. That the town publish the water rates as there are many com-
plaints about the sudden rise in amount of bills.
III General Information:
A. Randall Subdivision;
No response from letter to John Randall re Randall subdivision
lot sizes in RL area nor any further communication in regard
to outlets. The Town Attorney could request information on
date and terms of annexation.
B. Lodgers Tax;
Jay Nichols of the Char of Commerce suggests the occupancy
or lodgers tax be delayed until spring or else individual -
motels and hotel owners be polled. (The town could proceed by
ordinance)
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C. Conference with Melvin Weimer and John Ramming;
Mr. Weimer will go along with annexation, and a green belt
area along the Rio Fernando.
He has no responsibility for drainage on the TG&Y. and Piggly
Wiggly parking area. The long term lease specifies that the
lessee assume responsibility for all development.
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D. Murry Property.
Curly Murry's nephew is Rudy Murry
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1102 W. Bridge, Blackwell, Oklahoma, in case the Town might
like to approach him on a park in that area by donation or ►
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purchase of land.
IV Questions:
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Has a letter been written to the state health department
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requesting the state health code and regulations ?
reports of the district sanitarian, his duties,
Ratings of eating establishments in Taos ? 4
V Yguado will be here Friday afternoon and for a joint meeting of
the Town and County planning Commissions at 7:30 p.m. at the
Courthouse.
Respectfully submitted,
Lucille Pond, Chairman
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MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF TAOS TOWN COUNCIL
OCTOBER 17, 1973
Mayor Philip Cantu, Jr. called the meeting to order in the Town
Hall at 7:30 p,m. with the following persons present:
Mayor, Philip Cantu, Jr.
Councilmen, Lawrence Santistevan
Fernando Valdez
Eloy Jeantete
Martin Vargas
City Manager, Nestor Gallegos,. -
City Clerk, Josephine Gonzales
City Attorney, Eliu Romero
Also present at meeting weret
Eddie Padilla, Treatment Plant Operator
Tony Lopez, Legal Services
Peggy Nelson, Legal Services
Frank Hoback, Santa F&FAirport
Arthur Martinez, Taos Basketball League
Steve Natelson, Taos Basketball League
Meliton Struck, " it
Ignacio Peralta it it
Dan Ross, Taos News
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Sept. 19th: Councilman Santistevan moved to approve minutes as read.
Seconded by Councilman Jeantete. Motion carried.
ORDINANCE PROPOSED BY LEGAL SERVICES:
Eliu Romero, Town Attorney informed Ccunicil he had to consult with
Mr, Gene Weisfeld and asked that ordinance be placed on agenda of
next regular meeting.
Frank Hoback from Santa Fe Airport spoke on flights which are to be
scheduled to come into Taos for ski trade. Small aircrafts will be
making flights on weekends,mostly.
Mr. Hoback to advertise schedule on WIT Radio Station,
Eddie Padilla, Treatment Plant Supervisor spoke on operation of plant.
Councilman Santistevan suggested inspection tour on new treatment plant.
Engineer, contractors, property owners and any one interestedto be in-
vited.
Mayor Cantu, Jr, suggested calling Mr. Wrightand informing him of tour.
Councilman Santistevan moved to schedule tour for November 3, 1973.
Seconded by Councilman Vargas. Motion carried. .41
PLANNING & ZONING REPORT:
Mrs. Pond was not present for meeting, but submitted written report,
Mr. Yguado to set up meeting with plans and boundaries for annexation,
some time next week.
Eliu Romero informed Council of his letter to Jack Denver concerning
sign, stating if he did not comply with Planning & Zoning regulations,
Council would take action on it,
Councilman Santistevan moved to instruct City Attorney to take whatever
legal procedures are necessary to get Mr. Denver to meet with sign re-
gulations.
Seconded by Councilman Vargas. Motion carried.
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Council discussed Holiday Inn sign. It was agreed sign should be size
of one in Santa Fe.
Harold Johnson to write letter of approval on Holiday Inn sign.
LETTER OF RESIGNATION, PAT SUAZO:
Councilman Vargas moved to approve letter of resignation from Pat Suazo.
Seconded by Councilman Santistevan. Motion carried.
Councilman Santistevan moved to approve recommendation made by Gordon
Burt on Sam Yuma for the position of paid fireman.
Seconded by Councilman Vargas. Motion carried.
Councilman Santistevan stated there were 5 applications for position of
policeman and town should advertise opening. Town Manager to contact
news media.
Council discussed pay raise for Ida Maestas, secretary for Police Dept.
Councilman Jeantete asked if money was available.
Mr. Gallegos said he would have to ask for budget increase.
Councilman Santistevan moved to approve $25.00 per month pay raise for
Police secretary, to bring her to $400.00 per month.
Seconded by Councilman Vargas. Motion carried.
Councilman Santistevan commended Police Department on successful bicycle
derby, and said Police Dept. is moving towards making plans for motor-
cycle derby.
COUNTY JAIL FAC M IT 3ES :
Councilman Jeantete read letters on county jail.
Eliu Romero asked if there were records available on number of prisoners
taken in in the last 4 months.
Mr. Gallegos said records could be obtained from Police Dept.
Mr. Romero suggested sending County, check for number of prisoners taken
in in the last 4 months at $4.50 per prisoner.
Mayor Cantu, Jr. read letter concerning old dump property.
Councilman Santistevan moved to approve release of property leased from
Weimer Estate.
Seconded by Councilman Vargas. Motion carried.
BASKETBALL LEAGUE:
Steven Natelson spoke on Town and County Basketball League.
Requested town to allocate $500,00 for program.
League has budgeted $2500 for season; 13 teams
Councilman Santistevan suggested basketball officers come before budget
hearing next year so as to be included in budget.
Councilman Vargas moved to allocate $500 for Basketball League, payable
between November and March.
Seconded by Councilman Santistevan. Motion carried.
Council discussed purchase of land from Saki Karavas, across from Cantu
Furniture to be used for a public parking lot.
Mayor Cantu suggested contacting Mr. Barlow to appraise property and in-
quire about bonds.
Councilman Santistevan moved to make resolution stating city start work-
ing on roads next year such as Montoya Rd., Las Cruces, Liebert, Ranchitos,
and the Plaza.
Seconded by Councilman Jeantete. Motion carried.
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Mayor Cantu, Jr. read letter of petition from residence on Martinez Ln.
asking that their street be paved,
Mr. Gallegos said it would cost approximately $2000 to pave,
Councilman Santistevan moved to approve paving of Martinez Ln, if money
could be made available.
Seconded by Councilman Vargas. Motion carried.
There being no further business, Councilman Vargas moved to adjourn.
Seconded by Councilman Jeantete. Motion carried.
Meeting adjourned at 9:10 p.m,
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