1. Opening Items
Subject
A. Call to Order by the Honorable Mayor Daniel R. Barrone.
Meeting
May 18, 2021 - Town Council Special Meeting
Category
1. Opening Items
Type
Discussion, Procedural
Subject
B. Roll Call
Meeting
May 18, 2021 - Town Council Special Meeting
Category
1. Opening Items
Type
Procedural
Subject
C. Pledge of Allegiance
Meeting
May 18, 2021 - Town Council Special Meeting
Category
1. Opening Items
Type
Procedural
Subject
D. Moment of Silence
Meeting
May 18, 2021 - Town Council Special Meeting
Category
1. Opening Items
Type
Procedural
Subject
E. Approval of Agenda
Meeting
May 18, 2021 - Town Council Special Meeting
Category
1. Opening Items
Type
Action
Recommended Action
Recommend approval.
2. Approval of Minutes
Subject
A. March 23, 2021 Minutes of Town Council Regular Meeting
Meeting
May 18, 2021 - Town Council Special Meeting
Category
2. Approval of Minutes
Type
Action, Minutes

Summary/Background:

 

Subject
B. April 26, 2021 Minutes of Town Council Workshop Meeting
Meeting
May 18, 2021 - Town Council Special Meeting
Category
2. Approval of Minutes
Type
Action, Minutes

Summary/Background:

 

3. Awards and Recognitions
4. Presentations
Subject
A. Taos Plaza Visitor Information Kiosk update by Director of Marketing and Tourism Karina Armijo.
Meeting
May 18, 2021 - Town Council Special Meeting
Category
4. Presentations
Type

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
May 18, 2021 - Town Council Special 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 Resolution 21-22 authorizing a time extension for participation in the Municipal Arterial Program (MAP) administered by the New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) and authorization for Mayor Barrone to sign the amended grant agreement. The Town of Taos share of this project at 25% is $37,956, the NMDOT share at 75% is $113,869, the total agreement amount is $151,825. (Public Works Director Francisco Espinoza)
Meeting
May 18, 2021 - Town Council Special 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
May 18, 2021
Absolute Date
May 18, 2021
Fiscal Impact
Yes
Dollar Amount
$151,825.00
Budgeted
Yes
Budget Source
Grant Revenue
Recommended Action
approval
Goals
2. Infrastructure (Roads, Airport, Facilities, Water and Sewer)

Summary/Background:

This MAP agreement will be used for the engineering and design of improvements to Ranchitos Road from Salazar Road to La Posta Road. The associated line items in the Capital Impvoements Project budget are 59-08-45003 NMDOT MAP Grant Ranchitos Road and 59-10-45003 NMDOT TM - Ranchitos Road (Town Match).

 

This request is for the extension of the grant agreement end date from June 30, 2021 to June 30, 2022. There are no changes in the funding amount.

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
8. Matters from Staff
Subject
A. Discussion, consideration, and possible approval of the Children, Youth & Families Department Grant Agreement 21-690-3200-20848-1 in the amount of $68,390 for fiscal year 2021-2022. (Grants and Revenue Development Director Lynda Perry)
Meeting
May 18, 2021 - Town Council Special Meeting
Category
8. Matters from Staff
Type
Action
Preferred Date
May 11, 2021
Absolute Date
May 11, 2021
Fiscal Impact
Yes
Dollar Amount
$68,390.00
Budgeted
Yes
Budget Source
30-00-37030
Recommended Action
Staff recommends approval.

Summary/Background:

 

The Town of Taos acts as the fiscal agent to the Children, Youth and Families Department grant agreement.  The purpose of the following programs is to seek alternatives for youth who have been arrested or referred to the juvenile probation office or at risk of such referral.  An end-of-year report will be given to Council in July.  The grant agreement supports the following programs for fiscal year 2021-2022.  The 40% in-kind match requirement is met by the programs.

 

Continuum Coordinator - $17,288

Girls Circle Program - $15,840

Boys Council Program - $6,600

Intensive Community Monitoring Program - $23,405

Grant Administration - $3,257

Subject
B. Discussion, consideration and possible approval to destroy Town records eligible for destruction pursuant to Resolution 20-47, held in accordance with the New Mexico Administrative Code 1.21.2 and 1.21.3, unless otherwise specified in the Town of Taos Records Management and Retention Policy. (Town Clerk Francella Garcia)
Meeting
May 18, 2021 - Town Council Special Meeting
Category
8. Matters from Staff
Type
Action (Consent)

Summary/Background:

 

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
C. Discussion, consideration and possible approval of Resolution 21-24, "A Resolution of sponsorship for an application to the Transportation Project Fund and Project Match Commitment for Camino del Medio in Taos, Taos County, New Mexico." (Public Works Director Francisco Espinoza)
Meeting
May 18, 2021 - Town Council Special Meeting
Category
8. Matters from Staff
Type
Action
Preferred Date
May 18, 2021
Absolute Date
May 18, 2021
Fiscal Impact
Yes
Dollar Amount
$3,600,000.00
Budgeted
No
Budget Source
Will add to FY 21-22 budget - Fund 59
Recommended Action
Staff recommends approval.

Summary/Background:

 

The Town of Taos plans to apply for the Camino del Medio renovation project through the Transportation Project Fund.  The grant request is $3,420,000 with a Town of Taos match of $180,000.  The project improvements include intersection improvements, earthwork, plant mix bituminous pavement, drainage structure improvements, permanent signage, traffic control measures, bicycle/pedestrian improvements utility relocation and miscellaneous construction.

Subject
D. Discussion, consideration and possible approve of Resolution 21-25 "A resolution of the Town of Taos supporting the affordable housing program application by Chelsea Investments Corporation to the Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas for AHP funds to renovate and preserve the Mariposa Apartments, and declaring the proposed project supports the Town's community revitalization efforts." (Town Manager Richard Bellis)
Meeting
May 18, 2021 - Town Council Special Meeting
Category
8. Matters from Staff
Type
Action

Summary/Background:

 

Subject
E. Discussion, consideration and possible approval of Resolution 21-23 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
May 18, 2021 - Town Council Special Meeting
Category
8. Matters from Staff
Type
Action, Discussion

Summary/Background:

 

Subject
F. Direction to staff with regards to potential changes to the Liquor Control Act for the issuance of restaurant licenses for the sale of beer, wine, and spirituous liquors, allowing restaurants to sell spirituous liquors produced or bottled by craft distiller licensees, and home delivery of alcohol, unless the Town chooses to opt-out through an ordinance. (Town Manager Richard Bellis)
Meeting
May 18, 2021 - Town Council Special Meeting
Category
8. Matters from Staff
Type
Discussion

Summary/Background:

 

Subject
G. 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 and Town Manager Richard Bellis) Note: Continued from the April 27, 2021, Town Council Regular Meeting.
Meeting
May 18, 2021 - Town Council Special Meeting
Category
8. Matters from Staff
Type
Action

Summary/Background:

 

Subject
H. Discussion and direction to staff with regards to the proposed Interim 2021-2022 Fiscal Year Budget. (Town Manager Richard Bellis and Finance Director Marietta Fambro)
Meeting
May 18, 2021 - Town Council Special Meeting
Category
8. Matters from Staff
Type
Action
Preferred Date
May 18, 2021
Absolute Date
May 18, 2021
Fiscal Impact
Yes
Recommended Action
Recommend Approval

Summary/Background:

 

9. Matters and Reports from the Town Manager
Subject
A. Coronavirus update by Town Manager Richard Bellis.
Meeting
May 18, 2021 - Town Council Special Meeting
Category
9. Matters and Reports from the Town Manager
Type
Discussion

New Mexico updated its public health order last Thursday, deferring in part to the CDC guidance on mask wearing in public. You can find more information from these sources:

 

 

 

The next Red-to-Green update will be published tomorrow. Though most counties, including Taos, will not be reevaluated until June 2 and will remain turquoise until then.

 

Covid-19 Update Summary:

Subject
B. Matters and Reports from the Town Manager.
Meeting
May 18, 2021 - Town Council Special 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
May 18, 2021 - Town Council Special Meeting
Category
10. Matters and Reports from the Mayor
Type
Action

Summary/Background:

 

11. Matters and Reports from the Council
Subject
A. An update on the Regional Coalition of LANL Communities. (Councilmember Fernandez)
Meeting
May 18, 2021 - Town Council Special Meeting
Category
11. Matters and Reports from the Council
Type
Discussion

Summary/Background:

 

Subject
B. Matters and Reports from the Council.
Meeting
May 18, 2021 - Town Council Special 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
May 18, 2021 - Town Council Special Meeting
Category
12. Closed Executive Session
Type
Discussion

Summary/Background:

 

Subject
B. Attorney's Report Concerning Closed Executive Session
Meeting
May 18, 2021 - Town Council Special 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
May 18, 2021 - Town Council Special Meeting
Category
12. Closed Executive Session
Type
Action

Summary/Background:

 

13. Adjourn