1. Opening Items
Subject
A. Call to Order by the Honorable Mayor Daniel R. Barrone.
Meeting
Dec 22, 2020 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
1. Opening Items
Type
Discussion, Procedural
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Subject
B. Roll Call
Meeting
Dec 22, 2020 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
1. Opening Items
Type
Procedural
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Subject
C. Pledge of Allegiance
Meeting
Dec 22, 2020 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
1. Opening Items
Type
Procedural
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2 - FLAG pdf.pdf (474 KB)
Subject
D. Moment of Silence
Meeting
Dec 22, 2020 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
1. Opening Items
Type
Procedural
File Attachments
Moment of Silence 3.pdf (427 KB)
Subject
E. Approval of Agenda
Meeting
Dec 22, 2020 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
1. Opening Items
Type
Action
Recommended Action
Recommend approval.
File Attachments
Agenda December 22, 2020.pdf (216 KB)
2. Approval of Minutes
3. Awards and Recognitions
4. Presentations
Subject
A. Coronavirus update by Town Manager Richard Bellis, GIS Analyst Tim Corner, Facilities and Special Events Director Mitch Miller, Human Resources Director Tamara Chavez, and Public Affairs and Tourism Director Karina Armijo.
Meeting
Dec 22, 2020 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
4. Presentations
Type
Discussion

Summary/Background:

 

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Town of Taos COVID-19 COUNCIL Update 20201221.pdf (4,678 KB)
5. Citizens Forum
Subject
A. Citizens who wish to comment before or during the meeting may submit comments or questions to Town Manager Richard Bellis at rbellis@taosgov.com. No action may be taken.
Meeting
Dec 22, 2020 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
5. Citizens Forum
Type
Discussion

Summary/Background:

 

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6. Consent Agenda - The items in the Consent Agenda below have been reviewed by the Mayor and the Mayor has placed these items on the Consent Agenda for the purpose of voting on all items with one vote. The items listed are for the Council's consideration and approval.
Subject
A. Discussion, consideration, and possible approval of Resolution 20-56; budget adjustments to the Community Grants Fund - increase revenues and expenditures for a grant received from the FY21 New Mexico Fire Protection Grant Council that was not in the original budget - $200,000. (Presented by Marietta Fambro)
Meeting
Dec 22, 2020 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
6. Consent Agenda - The items in the Consent Agenda below have been reviewed by the Mayor and the Mayor has placed these items on the Consent Agenda for the purpose of voting on all items with one vote. The items listed are for the Council's consideration and approval.
Type
Action (Consent)
Preferred Date
Dec 22, 2020
Absolute Date
Dec 22, 2020
Fiscal Impact
Yes
Dollar Amount
$200,000.00
Budgeted
No
Budget Source
This adjustment will account for the grant revenues from the New Mexico Fire Protection Grant Council Award Notice
Recommended Action
Recommend approval

Summary/Background: Town of Taos Policy requires Council approval on all budget transfers that transfer funds between costs categories, (i.e. Personnel, Operating Expenses and Capital Outlay, interfund transfer, budget increases, project to projects and new projects. This adjustment in Community Grants Fund will increase revenues and expenditures in the amount of $200,000; grant received from the New Mexico Fire Protection Grant Council Award FY 21 that was not in the FY 2020-2021 budget.  This amount will be used along with a match from the Fire Fund to purchase a Class A Pumper for the Fire Department.  The procurement is in process using a State Price Agreement and should be completed by the time DFA has approved this resolution.

 

File Attachments
Resolution 20-56 Dec 22 DFA-BAR.pdf (475 KB)
NM Fire Protection Grant Council Award Notice.pdf (93 KB)
The items in the Consent Agenda below have been reviewed by the Mayor and the Mayor has placed these items on the Consent Agenda for the purpose of voting on all items with one vote. The items listed are for the Council's consideration and approval.
Subject
B. Discussion, consideration, and possible approval of Amendment No. 3 with the New Mexico Environment Department Construction Programs Bureau Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF) Program to lower the current interest rate and to extend the loan terms through January 14, 2022, for the Solar Array project at the Wastewater Treatment Facility. (Presented by Marietta Fambro)
Meeting
Dec 22, 2020 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
6. Consent Agenda - The items in the Consent Agenda below have been reviewed by the Mayor and the Mayor has placed these items on the Consent Agenda for the purpose of voting on all items with one vote. The items listed are for the Council's consideration and approval.
Type
Action (Consent)
Preferred Date
Dec 22, 2020
Absolute Date
Dec 22, 2020
Fiscal Impact
Yes
Dollar Amount
$2,000,000.00
Budgeted
Yes
Budget Source
NMED Loan/Grant combination - $850,000 Loan/$1,150,000 Grant
Recommended Action
Recommend Approval

Summary/Background: This item was discussed at the December 8th, 2020 council meeting to proceed with signatures and return the documents to the New Mexico Environmental Department in a timely manner and then submit to Council for approval.  The original interest rate was 2% but with the present offer from New Mexico Environmental Department, we are eligible for an interest rate of .50% on the present loan for this project.  We are also extending the deadline for these funds to January 14, 2022.  Amendment's 1 & 2 were for time extensions.

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CWSRF Taos 053 Amendment #3 and Promissory Note executed.pdf (323 KB)
Email from NMED in regards to interest decrease.pdf (197 KB)
Taos CWSRF 053 Amendment #2. excuted.pdf (490 KB)
Signed Amendment No. 1.pdf (114 KB)
Final Loan-Grant Document signed.pdf (1,850 KB)
Ordinance 16-05 Loan Agreement with NMED.pdf (11,291 KB)
The items in the Consent Agenda below have been reviewed by the Mayor and the Mayor has placed these items on the Consent Agenda for the purpose of voting on all items with one vote. The items listed are for the Council's consideration and approval.
7. Public Hearings - Citizens who wish to comment or have questions on a public hearing matter may submit comments or questions in writing to Town Manager Richard Bellis at rbellis@taosgov.com and comments will be read during the meeting. If you wish to call in, please email to the above address first with the matter you wish to be heard on and a phone number you can be reached during the public hearing and you will either be contacted by phone during the public comment portion of the public hearing or be given a call-in number and time.
8. Matters from Staff
Subject
A. Discussion, consideration and possible approval of Resolution 20-58 a resolution of the Town of Taos declaring a civil and health emergency and authorizing public health and safety measures. (Town Manager Richard Bellis)
Meeting
Dec 22, 2020 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
8. Matters from Staff
Type
Action, Discussion

Summary/Background:

 

File Attachments
Resolution 20-58.pdf (816 KB)
Public Health Orders 12-02-2020.pdf (9,011 KB)
EXECUTIVE ORDER 2020-054.pdf (560 KB)
20-57 Declaring a Civil and Health Emergency.pdf (816 KB)
Resolution 20-53.pdf (816 KB)
20-53 attachment - Public Health Order November 18, 2020.pdf (911 KB)
Governor Executive Orders November 13, 2020.pdf (721 KB)
Resolution 20-51 PDF.pdf (636 KB)
20-50.pdf (8,094 KB)
20-42.pdf (5,172 KB)
20-40.pdf (555 KB)
20-38.pdf (556 KB)
20-36.pdf (4,607 KB)
20-29.pdf (4,538 KB)
20-27.pdf (2,142 KB)
20-26.pdf (1,194 KB)
20-22.pdf (1,181 KB)
20-18.pdf (1,186 KB)
20-17.pdf (1,139 KB)
20-14.pdf (1,523 KB)
20-13.pdf (1,773 KB)
20-10.pdf (2,702 KB)
9. Matters and Reports from the Town Manager
Subject
A. Matters and Reports from the Town Manager.
Meeting
Dec 22, 2020 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
9. Matters and Reports from the Town Manager
Type
Discussion

Summary/Background:

 

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10. Matters and Reports from the Mayor
Subject
A. Matters and Reports from the Mayor.
Meeting
Dec 22, 2020 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
10. Matters and Reports from the Mayor
Type
Action

Summary/Background:

 

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11. Matters and Reports from the Council
Subject
A. Matters and Reports from the Council.
Meeting
Dec 22, 2020 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
11. Matters and Reports from the Council
Type
Discussion

Summary/Background:

 

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12. Closed Executive Session
Subject
A. The Council may conduct a Closed Executive Session to engage in a discussion of matters subject to the attorney-client privilege pertaining to threatened or pending litigation in which the Town is or may become a participant pursuant to NMSA 1978 Section 10-15-1(H)(7); to discuss purchase, acquisition or disposal of real property or water rights pursuant to NMSA 1978, Section 10-15-1(H)(8); and/or to discuss limited personnel matters limited to discussion of the hiring, promotion, demotion, dismissal, assignment or resignation of a Town employee or the investigation or consideration of complaints or charges against a Town employee pursuant to NMSA 1978 Section 10-15-1-(H)(2).
Meeting
Dec 22, 2020 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
12. Closed Executive Session
Type
Discussion

Summary/Background:

 

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Subject
B. Attorney's Report Concerning Closed Executive Session
Meeting
Dec 22, 2020 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
12. Closed Executive Session
Type
Discussion

Summary/Background:

 

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Subject
C. Action on Items Discussed in Closed Executive Session (as necessary, by motion.)
Meeting
Dec 22, 2020 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
12. Closed Executive Session
Type
Action

Summary/Background:

 

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13. Adjourn