Tuesday, May 25, 2021

Town Council Regular Meeting

4:00 p.m.
VIRTUAL MEETING
NOTE: This virtual meeting will follow the Attorney General's guidelines and observe the Governor's executive orders and the Secretary of Health's public health orders. The electronic format will allow the Town Council to conduct the meeting without being physically present and in accordance with the New Mexico Open Meetings Act. There will be no live audience nor officials present at the Council Chambers. This is entirely a virtual meeting. Members of the public wishing to participate can Livestream the meeting or view it in archived format on the Town’s website taosgov.com. - https://www.taosgov.com/259/Public-Meetings---Live-Archive. Those wishing to comment before or during the meeting may submit comments or questions to Town Clerk Francella Garcia at fgarcia@taosgov.com

1. Opening Items

Subject: A. Call to Order by the Honorable Mayor Daniel R. Barrone.

Meeting: May 25, 2021 - Town Council Regular Meeting

Category: 1. Opening Items

Type: Discussion, Procedural

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Subject: B. Roll Call

Meeting: May 25, 2021 - Town Council Regular Meeting

Category: 1. Opening Items

Type: Procedural

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Subject: C. Pledge of Allegiance

Meeting: May 25, 2021 - Town Council Regular Meeting

Category: 1. Opening Items

Type: Procedural

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Subject: D. Moment of Silence

Meeting: May 25, 2021 - Town Council Regular Meeting

Category: 1. Opening Items

Type: Information, Procedural

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Subject: E. Approval of Agenda

Meeting: May 25, 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

Subject: A. Recognition of newly certified police officers - Officer Shiloh Holland, Officer Dustin LeNeve, and Officer Paul Maestas.

Meeting: May 25, 2021 - Town Council Regular Meeting

Category: 3. Awards and Recognitions

Type: Information

Summary/Background:

Officer Shiloh Holland, Officer Dustin LeNeve and Officer Paul Maestas graduated from the New Mexico Law Enforcement Academy, Class 201 in Santa Fe on May 12, 2021.

To be presented by Chief Wentz.

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Chief and Dustin-certificate.JPG (7,654 KB)

Chief and Paul-certificate.JPG (8,102 KB)

Chief, Paul, Shiloh, Dustin.JPG (6,321 KB)

Paul, Chief, Shiloh.JPG (7,124 KB)

Shiloh and Chief-certificate.JPG (7,689 KB)

4. Presentations

Subject: A. Update on the development of the Town of Taos Comprehensive Plan by Stephen Burstein and Liza Miller with Architectural Research Consultants, Inc.

Meeting: May 25, 2021 - Town Council Regular Meeting

Category: 4. Presentations

Type: Discussion

Summary/Background:

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TaosCompPlanProgressRpt 5_25.pdf (181 KB)

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 25, 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.

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. Discussion, consideration, and possible approval of Liquor License Application 1169581 for a Restaurant Beer and Wine License with on-premises consumption for Millionaire Thai, Inc. dba Sushi Siam Taos located at 106B Paseo del Pueblo Norte, Taos, New Mexico. (Town Clerk Francella Garcia)

Meeting: May 25, 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, Discussion

Summary/Background:

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Sushi Siam Taos Restaurant Liquor License.PDF (342 KB)

Planning and Zoning Review.pdf (785 KB)

Town of Taos website - Public Hearing Notice.pdf (457 KB)

Legal Notice- Sushi Slam Taos.pdf (124 KB)

Legal Publication 17,573-Millionaire Thai Inc..PDF (41 KB)

Legal 15,573 Millionaire Thai, Inc..PDF (40 KB)

8. Matters from Staff

Subject: A. Discussion, consideration and possible approval of TT-21-70, Task Order "H" to Master Contract TT-19-217 to Armstrong Consultants, Inc., in the amount of $194,800 plus GRTs to provide professional engineering services for Runway 13/31 and Taxiway B and Connector Taxiways B1, B2, B3 and B4 contingent upon FAA issuance of grant 3-35-0041-041-2021. (Grants and Revenue Development Director Lynda Perry)

Meeting: May 25, 2021 - Town Council Regular Meeting

Category: 8. Matters from Staff

Type: Action

Preferred Date: May 25, 2021

Absolute Date: May 25, 2021

Fiscal Impact: Yes

Dollar Amount: $209,410.00

Budgeted: Yes

Budget Source: 52-12-45003

Recommended Action: Staff recommends approval contingent upon issuance of FAA grant agreement.

Summary/Background:

Both Runway 13/31 and Taxiway B (and connector taxiways) are pavement maintenance projects as they were constructed in 2017. Initially the project was going to be funded through FAA, NMDOT-A, and TOT; however, FAA received CARES funding and the project will now be covered 100% FAA. Within the uploaded packet, you will see an Independent Fee Estimate(IFE) that is required by FAA for any design projects greater than $100,000. The IFE came in greater than the Armstrong estimate and was approved by FAA. The budget is broken down as follows:

$194,800

GRTs @ 7.5% = $14,610

Total = $209,410

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Task Order H.pdf (707 KB)

Taos ODO-2021.pdf (4,468 KB)

Subject: B. Discussion, consideration and possible approval of Resolution 21-26 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 25, 2021 - Town Council Regular Meeting

Category: 8. Matters from Staff

Type: Action, Discussion

Summary/Background:

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21-26 Emergency Resolution.pdf (710 KB)

Public Health Order-05-14-2021.pdf (1,191 KB)

Executive-Order-2020-054-2.pdf (422 KB)

21-23 Declaration of Civil and Health Emergency.docx pdf.pdf (710 KB)

21-18 Civil and Health Emergency.pdf (710 KB)

21-05.pdf (16,657 KB)

Public Health Order -Amendment-4-28-2021.pdf (1,252 KB)

Public Health Order-Amendment-04-05-2021.pdf (868 KB)

NM Public Health Order 03-12-2021.pdf (6,278 KB)

Public Health Order-Amendment-04-09-2021.pdf (1,170 KB)

Subject: C. Discussion, consideration and approval of the proposed interim 2021-2022 Fiscal Year Budget. (Town Manager Richard Bellis and Finance Director Marietta Fambro)

Meeting: May 25, 2021 - Town Council Regular Meeting

Category: 8. Matters from Staff

Type: Action, Discussion

Preferred Date: May 25, 2021

Absolute Date: May 25, 2021

Fiscal Impact: Yes

Recommended Action: Recommend Approval

Summary/Background:

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FY 2021-2022 Budget Address.pdf (216 KB)

1 - Town of Taos FY 2021-2022 Budget Overview.pdf (680 KB)

2 - Budget Recap - Revenues - Transfers FY 2021-2022.pdf (340 KB)

3 - General Fund Expenditures FY 2021-2022.pdf (355 KB)

4 - Personnel Summary Schedule FY 2021-2022.pdf (217 KB)

5 - CIP and Community Grants 2021-2022.pdf (553 KB)

6 - Special Fund Expenditures FY 2021-2022.pdf (288 KB)

7 - Enterprise Fund Expenditures FY 2021-2022.pdf (316 KB)

8 - One-Time Capital-Operating-Maint Fund FY 2021-2022.pdf (233 KB)

Budget Address FY 2021-2022 Budget Address.pdf (216 KB)

9. Matters and Reports from the Town Manager

Subject: A. Coronavirus update by Town Manager Richard Bellis.

Meeting: May 25, 2021 - Town Council Regular Meeting

Category: 9. Matters and Reports from the Town Manager

Type: Discussion

Summary/Background:

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Subject: B. Matters and Reports from the Town Manager.

Meeting: May 25, 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 endorsement of Resolution 21-03 of the Enchanted Circle Council of Governments (ECCoG), authorizing the participation of the Town, as per the Resolution, and authorizing the Mayor, as the Town’s representative, to vote in the affirmative when presented to the ECCoG Board for approval.

Meeting: May 25, 2021 - Town Council Regular Meeting

Category: 10. Matters and Reports from the Mayor

Type: Action

Summary/Background:

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ECCoG Resolution 21-03.pdf (312 KB)

Subject: B. Matters and Reports from the Mayor.

Meeting: May 25, 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. Matters and Reports from the Council.

Meeting: May 25, 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: May 25, 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: May 25, 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: May 25, 2021 - Town Council Regular Meeting

Category: 12. Closed Executive Session

Type: Action

Summary/Background:

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13. Adjourn