1. Opening Items
Subject
A. Call to Order by the Honorable Mayor Daniel R. Barrone.
Meeting
Oct 12, 2021 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
1. Opening Items
Type
Discussion, Procedural
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Subject
B. Roll Call
Meeting
Oct 12, 2021 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
1. Opening Items
Type
Procedural
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Subject
C. Pledge of Allegiance
Meeting
Oct 12, 2021 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
1. Opening Items
Type
Procedural
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Subject
D. Moment of Silence
Meeting
Oct 12, 2021 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
1. Opening Items
Type
Information, Procedural
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Subject
E. Approval of Agenda
Meeting
Oct 12, 2021 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
1. Opening Items
Type
Action
Recommended Action
Recommend approval.
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2. Approval of Minutes
Subject
A. August 24, 2021 Minutes of Town Council Regular Meeting.
Meeting
Oct 12, 2021 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
2. Approval of Minutes
Type
Minutes

Summary/Background:

 

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3. Citizens Forum
Subject
A. Citizens who wish to comment may submit comments or questions to Town Clerk Francella Garcia at fgarcia@taosgov.com. before the commencement of the meeting. No action may be taken.
Meeting
Oct 12, 2021 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
3. Citizens Forum
Type
Discussion

Summary/Background:

 

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4. Awards and Recognitions
5. Presentations
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 21-52; budget adjustment to the following funds; 1) General Fund - Increase revenues and expenditures to cover the cost of hiring a planning technician and associated software costs for short term rental monitoring and reporting; 2)Taos Regional Landfill Fund - Increase revenues and expenditures in the amount of $20,000 for a donation received from Torch Clean Energy to install a new gate at the entrance to the Landfill. (Finance Director Marietta Fambro)
Meeting
Oct 12, 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
Oct 12, 2021
Absolute Date
Oct 12, 2021
Fiscal Impact
Yes
Dollar Amount
$84,000.00
Budgeted
No
Budget Source
The General Fund revenue source is from the revised short term permit fees estimated at 120 permits @ $700 = $84,000. Total Fee cost is $875. The revenue source for the Landfill is from a donation received from Torch Clean Energy..
Recommended Action
Recommend approval

Summary/Background: Town of Taos Policy requires Council approval on all budget transfers that transfer funds between costs categories, (i.e. Personnel, Operating Expenses and Capital Outlay, interfund transfer, budget increases, project to projects and new projects. The adjustment in General Fund will increase revenues and expenditures in the amount of $84,000 in revenues and $71,180 in expenditures to cover the cost of hiring a planning technician and associated costs for short term rental software maintenance and reporting. The second item under the Taos Regional Landfill Fund will increase revenues and expenditures in the amount of $20,000 for a donation received from Torch Clean Energy for the cost to install a new gate at the entrance to the landfill.

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Resolution 21-52 Budget Adjustment 10-12-21.pdf (477 KB)
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. Matters from Staff
Subject
A. Discussion, consideration, and possible approval of Municipal Officer Election Resolution 21-51. (Town Clerk Francella Garcia)
Meeting
Oct 12, 2021 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
7. Matters from Staff
Type
Action

Summary/Background:

According to State Statute 1-22-4B a municipality must notify the Secretary of State of all municipal positions to be filled at the next local government election.  It is recommended the governing body adopt an election resolution to identify these positions. 

 

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21-51 Municipal Officer Election.pdf (33 KB)
Subject
B. Discussion, consideration and possible approval of TT-22-23, Amendment #6 to TT-14-63, in the amount of $52,837.00 for a cumulative amount of $1,306,911.32 to Advanced Navigation and Positioning Corp. (Assistant Town Manager Lynda Perry)
Meeting
Oct 12, 2021 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
7. Matters from Staff
Type
Action
Preferred Date
Oct 12, 2021
Absolute Date
Oct 12, 2021
Fiscal Impact
Yes
Dollar Amount
$52,837.00
Budgeted
Yes
Recommended Action
Staff recommends approval.

Summary/Background:

 

Contract TT-22-23 in the amount of $52,837 to Advanced Navigation and Positioning Corp is fully funded through FAA 3-35-0041-043-2021 which was passed by Council on September 7, 2021.  The FAA grant agreement award is greater than the contract amount but includes funds for any future maintenance that may occur.

 

Attached are the following documents:

 

Original contract, Amendments #1-#6 and the FAA grant agreement.

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DOC347.pdf (4,755 KB)
Procurement and Finance Review.pdf (101 KB)
Subject
C. Discussion, consideration and possible approval of Resolution No. 21-53 reaffirming a declaration of a health emergency for the Town of Taos and the imposition of preventive measures for the public and Town employees. (Town Manager Richard Bellis)
Meeting
Oct 12, 2021 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
7. Matters from Staff
Type
Action

Summary/Background:

 

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21-53 Resolution reaffirming a delaration of a health emergency for the Town of Taos.pdf (708 KB)
8. 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 Ordinance 21-08 amending the official Zoning Map for a 3.741 acre property, Parcel #1073147342409, Owner # 80684 located on Camino de la Merced for a seventeen (17) lot residential mobile home park subdivision with a Planned Unit Development Overlay Zone in the R-4 "Residential" Zone. (Planning and Zoning Director Nathan Sanchez)
Meeting
Oct 12, 2021 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
8. 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

Interactive Property Map

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Ordinance 21-08 PUD scr 10-6-21.pdf (317 KB)
Ordinance 21-08 Legal Publication 17,739.PDF (54 KB)
Subject
B. Discussion, consideration and possible recommendation in Case No PZ2021-28 for a Zone Change from RA-20 "Residential/Agricultural" Zone to C-2 "General Commercial" Zone. The zone change area on the subject property is approximately 2.5 acres, is located on Paseo del Pueblo Sur, Parcel Number 1073146319519 (previously Parcel Number 1073146311441) and is located within the Town limits of the Town of Taos. (Planning and Zoning Director Nathan Sanchez)
Meeting
Oct 12, 2021 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
8. 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

Interactive Property Map

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Taos Maverik Zone Change Check List 7-14-21.pdf (2,184 KB)
singne zone change letter_.pdf (327 KB)
Scan2021-07-13_105646.pdf (211 KB)
EXHIBIT 1 - Existing Zoning Map.pdf (101 KB)
EXHIBIT 2 - Proposed Zoning Map V2.pdf (114 KB)
EXHIBIT 2 - Proposed Zoning Map.pdf (101 KB)
EXHIBIT 3 - Title Commitment.pdf (13,514 KB)
EXHIBIT 4 - Vicinity Map.pdf (103 KB)
EXHIBIT 5 - Site Plan.pdf (852 KB)
EXHIBIT 6 - Survey Plat .pdf (837 KB)
EXHIBIT 7 -Tax Map.pdf (2,894 KB)
EXHIBIT 8 - 300ft Buffer Property Own List.pdf (51 KB)
EXHIBIT 9 - STH Form.pdf (3,403 KB)
2021013 Taos Zone Change Justification Letter.pdf (1,275 KB)
Waiver of Decision.pdf (42 KB)
Staff Report PZ2021-28.pdf (294 KB)
9. Matters and Reports from the Town Manager
Subject
A. Coronavirus update.
Meeting
Oct 12, 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
Oct 12, 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. Ratification by the Council of the Mayor’s appointment of James Gerkin to the Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) is based on the recommendation of the Historic Preservation Commission. (Cynthia Spray, HPC Chair)
Meeting
Oct 12, 2021 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
10. Matters and Reports from the Mayor
Type
Action, Discussion

Summary/Background:

 

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Subject
B. Ratification by the Council of the Mayor’s recommendation of Councilmember Fernandez to serve on the Northern New Mexico Citizen's Advisory Board (NNMCAB).
Meeting
Oct 12, 2021 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
10. Matters and Reports from the Mayor
Type
Action

Summary/Background:

 

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Subject
C. Matters and Reports from the Mayor.
Meeting
Oct 12, 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
Oct 12, 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
Oct 12, 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
Oct 12, 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
Oct 12, 2021 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
12. Closed Executive Session
Type
Action

Summary/Background:

 

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13. Adjourn