1. Opening Items
Subject
A. Call to Order by the Honorable Mayor Daniel R. Barrone.
Meeting
Mar 23, 2021 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
1. Opening Items
Type
Discussion, Procedural
Subject
B. Roll Call
Meeting
Mar 23, 2021 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
1. Opening Items
Type
Procedural
Subject
C. Pledge of Allegiance
Meeting
Mar 23, 2021 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
1. Opening Items
Type
Procedural
Subject
D. Moment of Silence and Poetry Recitation by Sawnie Morris.
Meeting
Mar 23, 2021 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
1. Opening Items
Type
Discussion, Procedural
Subject
E. Approval of Agenda
Meeting
Mar 23, 2021 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
1. Opening Items
Type
Action
Recommended Action
Recommend approval.
2. Approval of Minutes
Subject
A. February 23, 2021 Minutes of Town Council Regular Meeting
Meeting
Mar 23, 2021 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
2. Approval of Minutes
Type
Action, Minutes

Summary/Background:

 

3. Awards and Recognitions
4. Presentations
Subject
A. Presentation by Joe Zvada and Chaz Rocky regarding future air service with Taos Air.
Meeting
Mar 23, 2021 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
4. Presentations
Type
Discussion

Summary/Background:

 

Subject
B. 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
Mar 23, 2021 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
4. Presentations
Type
Discussion

Summary:

The week on week comparisons in this report compares Friday, March 12 – Thursday, March 18 with Friday, March 5 – Thursday, March 11.

 

The red to green outlook for next week is trending towards yellow. Our positivity rate is still very good at 2.0%, but the case rate remains above target at 3.1 cases per day. For Taos County to turn green it would require cases numbers over the next three days to be very low, and the NMDoH calculations to vary from the crude case rate by around 10%. The most likely outcome is yellow.

 

The vaccine registration rate in the Taos County is second only to Los Alamos and the vaccination rate is well above average.

 

Summary:

Background:

 

Subject
C. Presentation of a grant opportunity to install bike racks and a bike repair station in the downtown area by Development Director Herbert Foster with Rocky Mountain Youth Corps.
Meeting
Mar 23, 2021 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
4. Presentations
Type
Information

Summary/Background:

 

Subject
D. Update on Taos Mainstreet Efforts presented by Executive Director Charles Whitson.
Meeting
Mar 23, 2021 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
4. Presentations
Type
Information

Summary/Background:

 

5. Citizens Forum
Subject
A. Citizens who wish to comment before or during the meeting may submit comments or questions to Town Clerk Francella Garcia at fgarcia@taosgov.com. No action may be taken.
Meeting
Mar 23, 2021 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
5. Citizens Forum
Type
Discussion

Summary/Background:

 

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.
7. Public Hearing - Citizens who wish to comment or have questions on a public hearing matter may submit comments or questions in writing to Town Clerk Francella Garcia at fgarcia@taosgov.com, and comments will be read during the meeting. If you wish to participate as an attendee during the virtual public hearing, please contact Town Clerk Francella Garcia before the meeting's commencement at (575)751-2004 or via email at fgarcia@taosgov.com
Subject
A. Appeal by Conroad Associates, LP, with Agent, Alex Abeyta of Abeyta Engineering petitioning the Town of Taos Town Council to overturn the denial decision by the Town of Taos Planning and Zoning Commission for a Preliminary Plat approval for a 49 lot Subdivision on Paseo del Pueblo Norte, Parcel #1074149331365. The subject property is approximately 15.778 acres and is in an R-14 "Multi-Family Residential" Zone located within the Town limits of the Town of Taos.
Meeting
Mar 23, 2021 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
7. Public Hearing - Citizens who wish to comment or have questions on a public hearing matter may submit comments or questions in writing to Town Clerk Francella Garcia at fgarcia@taosgov.com, and comments will be read during the meeting. If you wish to participate as an attendee during the virtual public hearing, please contact Town Clerk Francella Garcia before the meeting's commencement at (575)751-2004 or via email at fgarcia@taosgov.com
Type
Action
Fiscal Impact
No

Summary/Background:

Interactive Property Map

8. Matters from Staff
Subject
A. Discussion, consideration and possible approval to award bid 20-21-03 to Rodgers & Company, Inc. in the amount of $579,948 exclusive of New Mexico gross receipts tax (GRT) for the replacement of Well 3 and Well 3A.
Meeting
Mar 23, 2021 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
8. Matters from Staff
Type
Action (Consent)
Preferred Date
Mar 23, 2021
Absolute Date
Mar 23, 2021
Fiscal Impact
Yes
Dollar Amount
$630,330.98
Budgeted
Yes
Budget Source
81-26-45003
Recommended Action
approval

Summary/Background:

 

This project consists of drilling a new groundwater supply well and well house improvements at the existing site of wells 3 and 3A behind Taos Post Office. Two bids were received with Rodgers & Company being the apparent low bid and coming in under the engineer's estimate. The recommendation from the engineer is attached.

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 action with regards to implementing and/or enforcing the term of a standardized rate agreement for the provision of sewer service by the Town to governmental customers. (Town Attorney Stephen Ross) Note: Continued from the March 9, 2021, Town Council Regular Meeting.
Meeting
Mar 23, 2021 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
8. Matters from Staff
Type
Action

Summary/Background:

 

Subject
C. Discussion, consideration and possible approval of Resolution 21-12 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
Mar 23, 2021 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
8. Matters from Staff
Type
Action, Discussion

Summary/Background:

 

9. Matters and Reports from the Town Manager
Subject
A. Matters and Reports from the Town Manager.
Meeting
Mar 23, 2021 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
9. Matters and Reports from the Town Manager
Type
Discussion

Summary/Background:

 

10. Matters and Reports from the Mayor
Subject
A. Matters and Reports from the Mayor.
Meeting
Mar 23, 2021 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
10. Matters and Reports from the Mayor
Type
Action

Summary/Background:

 

Subject
B. North Central Regional Transit District (NCRTD) update by Mayor Daniel Barrone.
Meeting
Mar 23, 2021 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
10. Matters and Reports from the Mayor
Type
Discussion

Summary/Background:

 

11. Matters and Reports from the Council
Subject
A. Matters and Reports from the Council.
Meeting
Mar 23, 2021 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
11. Matters and Reports from the Council
Type
Discussion

Summary/Background:

 

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
Mar 23, 2021 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
12. Closed Executive Session
Type
Discussion

Summary/Background:

 

Subject
B. Attorney's Report Concerning Closed Executive Session
Meeting
Mar 23, 2021 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
12. Closed Executive Session
Type
Discussion

Summary/Background:

 

Subject
C. Action on items discussed in Closed Executive Session (as necessary, by motion.)
Meeting
Mar 23, 2021 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
12. Closed Executive Session
Type
Action

Summary/Background:

 

13. Adjourn