1. Opening Items
Subject
A. Call to Order by the Honorable Mayor Daniel R. Barrone.
Meeting
Feb 9, 2021 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
1. Opening Items
Type
Discussion, Procedural
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Subject
B. Roll Call
Meeting
Feb 9, 2021 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
1. Opening Items
Type
Procedural
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Subject
C. Pledge of Allegiance
Meeting
Feb 9, 2021 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
1. Opening Items
Type
Procedural
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Subject
D. Moment of Silence
Meeting
Feb 9, 2021 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
1. Opening Items
Type
Procedural
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Subject
E. Approval of Agenda
Meeting
Feb 9, 2021 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
1. Opening Items
Type
Action
Recommended Action
Recommend approval.
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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 Resource Director Tamara Chavez, and Public Affairs and Tourism Director Karina Armijo.
Meeting
Feb 9, 2021 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
4. Presentations
Type
Discussion

Summary/Background:

 

File Attachments
Town of Taos COVID-19 COUNCIL Update 02-08-2021.pdf (6,184 KB)
Jan. 24 to Jan. 30 2021 Town of Taos COVID-19 COUNCIL Update 20210201Corrected.pdf (6,452 KB)
Update by Tim Corner.pdf (909 KB)
Pages from LANL-COVID_ModelingResults_2.1.2021Summary.pdf (185 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
Feb 9, 2021 - 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 Amendment No. 9 to Contract TT-16-221 (TT-21-45) with Daniel B. Stephens and Associates, Inc. in the amount of $991.72 for ongoing services related to the Implementation of the Abeyta Water Rights Settlement and Town Water Rights. (Town Manager Richard Bellis)
Meeting
Feb 9, 2021 - 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)
Fiscal Impact
Yes
Dollar Amount
$991.72
Budgeted
Yes
Recommended Action
Approval

Summary/Background:

 

File Attachments
TT-21-45 Amd. 9 Daniel B. Stephens & Associates.doc.pdf (28 KB)
TT-16-221003.pdf (613 KB)
TT-17-263003.pdf (32 KB)
TT-18-131002.pdf (202 KB)
TT-18-350003.pdf (351 KB)
TT-19-191002.pdf (182 KB)
TT-19-192002.pdf (424 KB)
TT-20-75001.pdf (316 KB)
TT-20-76001.pdf (270 KB)
TT-21-34001.pdf (102 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. 2 TT-21-46 for Town Manager. (Town Attorney Stephen Ross)
Meeting
Feb 9, 2021 - 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
Fiscal Impact
Yes
Budgeted
Yes

Summary/Background:

 

File Attachments
Amendment No. 2 Employment Agreement for Town Manager.pdf (195 KB)
Memorandum - Manager's Contract.pdf (181 KB)
TT-14-184A.pdf (359 KB)
TT-14-184A2.pdf (1,027 KB)
TT-16-68 (2).pdf (169 KB)
Subject
C. Discussion, consideration, and possible approval of State Grant in Aid Library Grant for fiscal year 2021 for an additional $5,562.75. Total grant amount is now $11,601.28 to supplement and encourage local effort in providing local library service. (Library Director Kate Alderete)
Meeting
Feb 9, 2021 - 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
Jan 12, 2021
Absolute Date
Jan 26, 2021
Fiscal Impact
Yes
Dollar Amount
$5,562.75
Budgeted
Yes
Budget Source
30-15-Various
Recommended Action
Approval

The grant is annually funded based on the library's status as a Public Library. The State Grant in Aid Library Grant for fiscal year 2021 was approved at the Town Council Regular Meeting on January 26, 2021, for $6,038.53; however, the amount awarded to the Town is $11,601.28. The difference of $5,562.75 requires Town Council approval.

 


 

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State Grant in Aid 20-21 approval Pack.PDF (737 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.
Subject
A. Discussion, consideration and possible approval of Ordinance 21-02 granting a cable franchise to Comcast of Florida/Michigan/New Mexico/Pennsylvania/ Washington, LLC, for construction, operation, and maintenance of a cable system in the public rights-of-way within the franchise area for the purpose of providing cable service, establishing the terms and conditions of the franchise, providing for payment to the Town of Taos a franchise fee, and establishing certain remedies for the violation of the franchise. (Town Manager Richard Bellis)
Meeting
Feb 9, 2021 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
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.
Type
Action, Discussion

Summary/Background:

 

File Attachments
21-02 Taos NM Comcast Cable Franchis Agreement FINAL.pdf (490 KB)
21-02 Notice of Proposed Ordinance Adoption-Comcast Cable Franchise Agreement.pdf (387 KB)
Legal 17,486 Ordinance 21-02.PDF (51 KB)
8. Matters from Staff
Subject
A. Discussion, consideration and possible approval of Resolution 21-07 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
Feb 9, 2021 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
8. Matters from Staff
Type
Action, Discussion

Summary/Background:

 

File Attachments
21-07 Civil and Health Emergency Resolution.pdf (820 KB)
02-02-2021 New-Mexico-Public-Health-Travel-Guidelines-.pdf (74 KB)
EXECUTIVE ORDER 2020-054.pdf (560 KB)
21-05 - Resolution.pdf (816 KB)
20-58.pdf (816 KB)
20-57.pdf (15,930 KB)
20-53.pdf (13,277 KB)
20-51.pdf (6,298 KB)
20-50.pdf (8,097 KB)
20-42.pdf (5,172 KB)
20-40.pdf (4,785 KB)
20-38.pdf (4,603 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
Feb 9, 2021 - 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. Discussion, consideration and possible approval by Council of the Mayor's appointment of Councilmember Fritz Hahn as the Town representative to the Taos County Cooperative Weed Management Area Board.
Meeting
Feb 9, 2021 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
10. Matters and Reports from the Mayor
Type
Action

Summary/Background:

 

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Subject
B. Discussion, consideration and possible approval of the Mayor’s appointment of Kimberly Marcus to the Airport Advisory Board as the representative of the Taos Pueblo, at recommendation of the Taos Pueblo Governor and War Chief.
Meeting
Feb 9, 2021 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
10. Matters and Reports from the Mayor
Type
Action

Summary/Background:

 

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Subject
C. Matters and Reports from the Mayor.
Meeting
Feb 9, 2021 - 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. Discussion, consideration and possible approval of a project for the undeveloped “Cornelio Basin” portion of Baca Park on the east side of the Rio Fernando River, seeding utilizing acequia water for the purposes of soil restoration and suppression of invasive species in advance of the development envisioned by the approved Town Parks and Recreation Masterplan. (Councilman Hahn)
Meeting
Feb 9, 2021 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
11. Matters and Reports from the Council
Type
Action

Summary/Background:

 

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Subject
B. Matters and Reports from the Council.
Meeting
Feb 9, 2021 - 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
Feb 9, 2021 - 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
Feb 9, 2021 - 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
Feb 9, 2021 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
12. Closed Executive Session
Type
Action

Summary/Background:

 

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13. Adjourn