1. Opening Items
Subject
A. Call to Order by the Honorable Mayor Daniel R. Barrone.
Meeting
Jun 22, 2021 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
1. Opening Items
Type
Discussion, Procedural
Subject
B. Roll Call
Meeting
Jun 22, 2021 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
1. Opening Items
Type
Procedural
Subject
C. Pledge of Allegiance
Meeting
Jun 22, 2021 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
1. Opening Items
Type
Procedural
Subject
D. Moment of Silence
Meeting
Jun 22, 2021 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
1. Opening Items
Type
Information, Procedural
Subject
E. Approval of Agenda
Meeting
Jun 22, 2021 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
1. Opening Items
Type
Action
Recommended Action
Recommend approval.
2. Approval of Minutes
Subject
A. April 27, 2021 Minutes of Town Council Regular Meeting
Meeting
Jun 22, 2021 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
2. Approval of Minutes
Type
Minutes

Summary/Background:

 

3. Awards and Recognitions
Subject
A. Introduction of promoted Assistant Town Manager Lynda Perry, presented by Town Manager Richard Bellis.
Meeting
Jun 22, 2021 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
3. Awards and Recognitions
Type
Information

Summary/Background:

 

Subject
B. Introduction of newly hired full time Fire Department employee - David Halder, Firefighter Cadet; Effective 06/21/2021.
Meeting
Jun 22, 2021 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
3. Awards and Recognitions
Type
Information

Summary/Background:

 Introduction of newly hired full time Fire Department employee- David Halder, Firefighter Cadet; Effective 06/21/2021.

 

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
Jun 22, 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 Resolution 21-34 approving the hiring of Cameron Gonzales, an immediate family member of Town of Taos employee, Dinah Gonzales and Karen Gonzales. (HR Director Tamara Chavez)
Meeting
Jun 22, 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)

Summary/Background:

Discussion, consideration and possible approval of Resolution 21-34 to hire Cameron Gonzales on a full time basis as a Firefighter Cadet within the Fire Department.  Cameron is the son of Town employee Dinah Gonzales, Senior Planner and the nephew of Karen Gonzales, Payroll Administrator.

 

 

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. Ratification 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. As presented at the Town Council Special Meeting on May 18, 2021.(Town Clerk Francella Garcia)
Meeting
Jun 22, 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

Summary/Background:

 

Subject
C. Discussion, consideration and possible approval of Resolution 21-29 authorizing participation in the Local Government Road Fund program administered by the New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) and authorization for Mayor Barrone to sign the grant agreement. The 2020-2021 Cooperative Agreement will be used for repairs to La Lomita Road from Carabajal Road to Valverde Street. The Town of Taos share of this project at 25% is $20,452, the NMDOT share at 75% is $61,355, the total agreement amount is $81,807. (Public Works Director Francisco Espinoza)
Meeting
Jun 22, 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
Jun 22, 2021
Absolute Date
Jun 22, 2021
Fiscal Impact
Yes
Dollar Amount
$61,355.00
Budgeted
Yes
Budget Source
Grant funds
Recommended Action
Approval

Summary/Background:

The 2020-2021 Cooperative Agreement will be used for repairs to La Lomita Road from Carabajal Road to Valverde Street. The New Mexico Department of Transportation control number is L500445.

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
D. Discussion, consideration and possible approval of Resolution 21-30 authorizing participation in the Municipal Arterial Program (MAP) administered by the New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) and authorization for Mayor Barrone to sign the grant agreement. The 2020-2021 MAP Award will be used for the Camino del Medio construction project. The Town of Taos share of this project at 25% is $31,111, the NMDOT share at 75% is $93,333, the total agreement amount is $124,444. (Public Works Director Francisco Espinoza)
Meeting
Jun 22, 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
Jun 22, 2021
Absolute Date
Jun 22, 2021
Fiscal Impact
Yes
Dollar Amount
$93,333.00
Budgeted
Yes
Budget Source
Grant funds
Recommended Action
Approval

Summary/Background:

The 2020-2021 MAP Award will be used for the Camino del Medio construction project. The New Mexico Department of Transportation control number is HW2L500475.

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
E. Discussion, consideration and possible approval of Resolution 21-31 reauthorizing participation in the Local Government Road Fund program administered by the New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) and authorization for Mayor Barrone to sign the grant agreement. The reauthorization of the 2019-2020 Cooperative Agreement will be used for repairs to Carabajal Road from Upper Ranchitos Road to Valverde Road. The Town of Taos share of this project at 25% is $35,154, the NMDOT share at 75% is $105,463, the total agreement amount is $140,617. (Public Works Director Francisco Espinoza)
Meeting
Jun 22, 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
Jun 22, 2021
Absolute Date
Jun 22, 2021
Fiscal Impact
Yes
Dollar Amount
$105,463.00
Budgeted
Yes
Budget Source
Grant funds
Recommended Action
Approval

Summary/Background:

The reauthorization of the 2019-2020 Cooperative Agreement will be used for repairs to Carabajal Road from Upper Ranchitos Road to Valverde Road. The New Mexico Department of Transportation control number is L500373.

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
F. Discussion, consideration and possible approval to award ITB 20-21-06 Pavement Resurfacing and Curb-Line Milling to both Cutler Repaving, Inc (TT-21-100) and Northern Mountain Constructors, Inc. (TT-21-101) and authorization for Mayor Barrone to enter into contracts with each company. (Public Works Director Francisco Espinoza)
Meeting
Jun 22, 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
Jun 22, 2021
Absolute Date
Jun 22, 2021
Fiscal Impact
Yes
Budgeted
Yes
Budget Source
varies by project
Recommended Action
Approval

Summary/Background:

ITB 20-21-06 was issued on May 7, 2021, and the bid opening was held on May 27, 2021. Two companies, Cutler Repaving and Northern Mountain Constructors, Inc., responded to the invitation to bid. Contracts will be awarded to each company and individual projects will be assigned by task order. Paving projects will be issued based on estimated costs and available budget which will be brought to Council on an annual basis. 

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
G. Discussion, consideration and possible approval of Amendment No. 5 (TT-21-65), No. 6 (TT-21-83) and No. 7 (TT-21-97) to Airport Management Agreement TT-20-137 with Taos Aviation Services, LLC. for the operation and maintenance of the Taos Regional Airport in the amount of $48,000 plus reimbursable expenses of $12,000 (6 months @ $2,000) for a total contract amount under the Interim RFQ of $60,000 exclusive of gross receipts tax. (Submitted by Marketing and Tourism Director Karina Armijo)
Meeting
Jun 22, 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, Action (Consent)
Preferred Date
Jun 22, 2021
Absolute Date
Jun 22, 2021
Fiscal Impact
Yes
Dollar Amount
$63,600.00
Budgeted
Yes
Budget Source
General Fund - Airport Department 11-25-44005
Recommended Action
Recommend Approval

Summary/Background:

Original Contract TT-20-137 $42,201.06

Amendment #1 TT-20-158 $16,079.72

Amendment #2 TT-20-188 $59,000
Amendment #3 TT-21-16 Request for $30,000, (Paid including reimbursable-$57,622.00) matured December 31, 2020

Total $174,902.78

 

Quotation: PO 21-60001-$10,600

 

Interim RFQ: PO 21-60047-$10,600; TT-20-137 Amendment 4 (TT-21-51 $21,200); TT-20-137 Amendment 5 (TT-21-65 $10,600); TT-20-137 Amendment 6 (TT-21-83 $10,600) and Amendment 7 (TT-21-97 $10,600)= $63,600 ($48,000 Services; $12,000 reimbursable; $3,600 GRT).

 

Amendment No. 7 will be the final under the interim RFQ and will expire July 31, 2021.  By that time the official advertised RFP 20-21-05-A Reissue will be evaluated and awarded under a new contract to the qualified proposer.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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 Resolution 21-35 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
Jun 22, 2021 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
8. Matters from Staff
Type
Action, Discussion

Summary/Background:

 

Subject
B. Discussion, consideration and possible approval of TT-21-87, Amendment #8 to TT-16-83 to Youth Heartline in the amount of $15,840 inclusive of gross receipts tax. (Assistant Town Manager Lynda Perry)
Meeting
Jun 22, 2021 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
8. Matters from Staff
Type
Action
Preferred Date
Jun 22, 2021
Absolute Date
Jun 22, 2021
Fiscal Impact
Yes
Dollar Amount
$15,840.00
Budgeted
Yes
Budget Source
30-30-44005
Recommended Action
Staff recommends approval.

Summary/Background:

 

Youth Heartline is administering the Girls' Circles program, a culturally sensitive, evidenced based program that offers a gender specific curriculum to reduce drug and alcohol use, antisocial behavior, bullying and violence among girls 11-17. Referrals come from school counselors and the JPO.  Given the rise in offenses by young women, four groups meet weekly in three schools to address issues specific to young women.

 

The FY 21-22 contract amount is $15,840 for a total amount of $93,497 beginning in FY 15-16.

 

 

Subject
C. Discussion, consideration, and possible approval of TT-21-85, Amendment #10 to TT-15-87 to Human Resource Development Associates in the amount of $25,405.00 inclusive of gross receipts tax. (Assistant Town Manager Lynda Perry)
Meeting
Jun 22, 2021 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
8. Matters from Staff
Type
Action
Preferred Date
Jun 22, 2021
Absolute Date
Jun 22, 2021
Fiscal Impact
Yes
Dollar Amount
$25,405.00
Budgeted
Yes
Budget Source
30-30-44005
Recommended Action
Staff recommends approval.

Summary/Background:

 

Human Resources Development Associates administers the Intensive Community Monitoring Program, an alternative to detention program.  This program addresses substance use, anti-social behaviors, school attendance and behaviors that could lead to further involvement with the Juvenile Justice system.  This program ensures youth make court dates and helps prevent probation violations.  The contract amount for FY 21-22 is $25,405 for a total amount of $168,276.00 (beginning in 2015).

Subject
D. Discussion, consideration and possible approval on the revival of contract and amendment No. 7 (TT-21-103) between the Town of Taos and Taos Center for the Arts concerning the lease of building at 133 Paseo del Pueblo Norte, to terminate September 30, 2021.
Meeting
Jun 22, 2021 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
8. Matters from Staff
Type
Action

Summary/Background:

 

Subject
E. Discussion, consideration and possible approval on the revival of contract and amendment No. 2 (TT-21-104) for Alcohol and Beverage Dispenser Services at the Taos Community Auditorium (TCA) between the Town of Taos and the Taos Center for the Arts, to terminate September 30, 2021. (Town Manager Richard Bellis)
Meeting
Jun 22, 2021 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
8. Matters from Staff
Type
Action

Summary/Background:

The contract terminated on June 30, 2019, and the parties desire to revive the contract and amend termination date to September 30, 2021.

 

9. Matters and Reports from the Town Manager
Subject
A. Coronavirus update by Town Manager Richard Bellis.
Meeting
Jun 22, 2021 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
9. Matters and Reports from the Town Manager
Type
Discussion

Summary/Background:

 

Subject
B. Matters and Reports from the Town Manager.
Meeting
Jun 22, 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
Jun 22, 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
Jun 22, 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
Jun 22, 2021 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
12. Closed Executive Session
Type
Discussion

Summary/Background:

 

Subject
B. Attorney's Report Concerning Closed Executive Session
Meeting
Jun 22, 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
Jun 22, 2021 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
12. Closed Executive Session
Type
Action

Summary/Background:

 

13. Adjourn