1. Opening Items
Subject
A. Call to Order by the Honorable Mayor Daniel R. Barrone.
Meeting
Apr 27, 2021 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
1. Opening Items
Type
Discussion, Procedural
Subject
B. Roll Call
Meeting
Apr 27, 2021 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
1. Opening Items
Type
Procedural
Subject
C. Pledge of Allegiance
Meeting
Apr 27, 2021 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
1. Opening Items
Type
Procedural
Subject
D. Moment of Silence and Poetry Recitation by Catherine Strisik.
Meeting
Apr 27, 2021 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
1. Opening Items
Type
Information, Procedural
Subject
E. Approval of Agenda
Meeting
Apr 27, 2021 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
1. Opening Items
Type
Action
Recommended Action
Recommend approval.
2. Approval of Minutes
Subject
A. March 5, 2021 Minutes of Special Joint Meeting Between Town of Taos Council and Taos County
Meeting
Apr 27, 2021 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
2. Approval of Minutes
Type
Minutes

Summary/Background:

 

3. Awards and Recognitions
4. Presentations
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
Apr 27, 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.
Subject
A. Discussion, consideration and possible approval of a contract amendment in the amount of $40,359.71 inclusive of gross receipts tax to Cooperative Education Services-Phoenix Mechanical for roof replacement needed as part of the Town Hall HVAC project. (Facilities and Special Events Director Mitch Miller)
Meeting
Apr 27, 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
$40,359.71
Budgeted
No
Budget Source
53-14-45002
Recommended Action
Approval of contract amendment to increase contract 2020-08B-R1213-234 / TT-21-24 in the amount of $40,359.71 for roof replacement on Town Hall.

Summary/Background:

Approval of contract amendment to increase contract 2020-08B-R1213-234 / TT-21-24 in the amount of $40,359.71 for roof replacement on Town Hall.  When the new HVAC system were installed there were issues of leaking with the current roof, so we need to replace the roof to stop leaks and to replace existing gas pipes and conduits in the roof.

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 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. (Planning and Zoning Director Nathan Sanchez) Note: Continued from the April 13, 2021, Town Council Regular Meeting.
Meeting
Apr 27, 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 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. A presentation by Chelsea Investment Corporation, owners and property managers, and Catholic Charities regarding the acquisition and rehabilitation of the apartment complex commonly known as Mariposa Apartments, a State and Town recognized affordable housing project, outlining rehabilitation and expansion of the project to include a community center and additional services, and seeking a letter of support from the Town to secure additional financing from the Federal Home Loan Bank, Dallas, Texas. (Town Manager Richard Bellis)
Meeting
Apr 27, 2021 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
8. Matters from Staff
Type
Information

Summary/Background:

 

Subject
B. Discussion, consideration and possible approval of authorization to the Mayor and staff to provide a letter of support for the identified project as an approved and endorsed affordable housing project, consistent with the Town’s recently updated Affordable Housing Plan and expressing support for the financing of the acquisition, rehabilitation and expansion of the project by the owner/manager/applicant. (Town Manager Richard Bellis)
Meeting
Apr 27, 2021 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
8. Matters from Staff
Type
Action

Summary/Background:

 

Subject
C. A presentation by Mark Yaravitz of a conceptual proposal for the development of a single-family workforce/affordable first-time home owner subdivision within the Town of Taos and requesting Council support for participation by the Town in certain elements that would increase the feasibility and affordability of the project. (Town Manager Richard Bellis)
Meeting
Apr 27, 2021 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
8. Matters from Staff
Type
Information

Summary/Background:

 

Subject
D. Discussion, consideration and possible approval of authorization and direction to staff to develop an endorsement and possible participation agreement with the project owner(s)/developer(s), which will be brought to Council for formal approval upon reaching of a mutually acceptable legal/development agreement between the Town and owner(s)/developer(s). (Town Manager Richard Bellis)
Meeting
Apr 27, 2021 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
8. Matters from Staff
Type
Action

Summary/Background:

 

Subject
E. Discussion, consideration and possible approval of authorization to staff to develop and issue an RFQ and/or RFP not later than June 30, 2021, for the design and development of a mixed-use, mixed income, live-work, workforce housing community for Chamisa Verde Phase 2, with the donation of the property and negotiation of infrastructure costs authorized to be made part of the proposal. (Town Manager Richard Bellis)
Meeting
Apr 27, 2021 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
8. Matters from Staff
Type
Action

A request by the Town Manager for authorization for the development and the issuance of a public Request for Qualifications (RFQ) and/or Request for Proposals (RFP) for the development of the Town-owned property(ies) collectively known as Chamisa Verde, Phase 2 for the design and development of a mixed-use (commercial/residential, single-family/multi-family/town house, apartment, walkable, affordable, live-work community. The responses will be reviewed by the Town of Taos Affordable Housing Taskforce. The project may be developed in two phases, conceptual design and construction, as may be required and resources permit. The Town would donate the land as its contribution to the project, with the cost of various infrastructure improvements negotiable.

 

Subject
F. Discussion, consideration and possible approval for the Town Manager to develop and publish an RFP for the demolition and development of the Mary Medina property for the purpose of affordable housing, consistent with the Town of Taos Affordable Housing Plan. (Town Manager Richard Bellis)
Meeting
Apr 27, 2021 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
8. Matters from Staff
Type
Action

Summary:

A request by the Town Manager for the republishing of an RFP for the demolition and development of the Town-owned property known as the Mary Medina Building for the purposes of designing, constructing and operating a low density multi-family rental-unit affordable housing project, consistent with the Town’s recently updated Affordable Housing Plan to complement the adjacent existing high density units. The property was originally included in the package for the Herdner Rd. project but remains undeveloped and needs to be rebid.

 

 

 

Subject
G. Discussion, consideration and possible approval of Resolution 21-19 a resolution of the Town of Taos providing rural air service to and from the Taos Regional Airport. (Director of Marketing and Tourism Karina Armijo)
Meeting
Apr 27, 2021 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
8. Matters from Staff
Type
Action
Preferred Date
Apr 27, 2021
Absolute Date
Apr 27, 2021
Fiscal Impact
Yes
Dollar Amount
$300,000.00
Budgeted
Yes

Summary/Background:

 

Subject
H. Discussion, consideration and possible approval of Resolution 21-18 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
Apr 27, 2021 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
8. Matters from Staff
Type
Action, Discussion

Summary/Background:

 

Subject
I. Discussion, consideration and approval of a letter of support for HIVE to include an Outdoor Recreation Business Accelerator Grant. (Grants and Revenue Development Director Lynda Perry)
Meeting
Apr 27, 2021 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
8. Matters from Staff
Type
Action
Preferred Date
Apr 27, 2021
Absolute Date
Apr 27, 2021
Fiscal Impact
No
Budgeted
No
Budget Source
N/A
Recommended Action
Staff recommends approval of a letter of support.

Summary/Background:

 

Rose Reza, Executive Director of the HIVE, has requested a letter of support to include with the Outdoor Recreation Business Accelerator grant application.

9. Matters and Reports from the Town Manager
Subject
A. Discussion, consideration, and possible approval of Resolution 21-21 a resolution of the Town of Taos supporting and adopting the Taos Alive "Refuse to Provide Alcohol to Minors" campaign.
Meeting
Apr 27, 2021 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
9. Matters and Reports from the Town Manager
Type

Summary/Background:

 

Subject
B. Coronavirus update by Town Manager Richard Bellis.
Meeting
Apr 27, 2021 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
9. Matters and Reports from the Town Manager
Type
Discussion

Summary/Background:

Thankfully, the case count decreased to just five in Taos County last week. The situation also improved nationally where cases were down 18%. There has been a noticeable geographic shift. We’re now seeing increasing case counts in the western states while the eastern states have started to see a decrease. Statewide case counts declined 9%, but those counties with higher case rates generally saw an increase in cases.

 

60% of Taos County residents aged 16+ have now received at least one shot. 40% are fully vaccinated.

 

Summary:

 

Stay safe out there,

 

Tim

 

Tim Corner, CFM

GIS Analyst

Town of Taos

400 Camino de la Placita

Taos, NM 87571

575.737.2640

tcorner@taosgov.com

 

Subject
C. Increase to lobbying contract for Special Sessions of the legislature and additional work on capital requests.
Meeting
Apr 27, 2021 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
9. Matters and Reports from the Town Manager
Type
Discussion

Summary/Background:

 

Subject
D. Matters and Reports from the Town Manager.
Meeting
Apr 27, 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
Apr 27, 2021 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
10. Matters and Reports from the Mayor
Type
Action

Summary/Background:

 

11. Matters and Reports from the Council
Subject
A. Matters and Reports from the Council.
Meeting
Apr 27, 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
Apr 27, 2021 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
12. Closed Executive Session
Type
Discussion

Summary/Background:

 

Subject
B. Attorney's Report Concerning Closed Executive Session
Meeting
Apr 27, 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
Apr 27, 2021 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
12. Closed Executive Session
Type
Action

Summary/Background:

 

13. Adjourn