1. Opening Items
Subject
A. Call to Order by the Honorable Mayor Daniel R. Barrone.
Meeting
Oct 26, 2021 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
1. Opening Items
Type
Discussion, Procedural
Subject
B. Roll Call
Meeting
Oct 26, 2021 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
1. Opening Items
Type
Procedural
Subject
C. Pledge of Allegiance
Meeting
Oct 26, 2021 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
1. Opening Items
Type
Procedural
Subject
D. Moment of Silence
Meeting
Oct 26, 2021 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
1. Opening Items
Type
Information, Procedural
Subject
E. Approval of Agenda
Meeting
Oct 26, 2021 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
1. Opening Items
Type
Action
Recommended Action
Recommend approval.
2. Approval of Minutes
Subject
A. September 7, 2021 Minutes of Town Council Special Meeting
Meeting
Oct 26, 2021 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
2. Approval of Minutes
Type
Minutes

Summary/Background:

 

Subject
B. October 7, 2021 Minutes of Taos County and Town of Taos Joint Work Study Meeting
Meeting
Oct 26, 2021 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
2. Approval of Minutes
Type
Minutes

Summary/Background:

 

Subject
C. October 7, 2021 Minutes of Town Council Special Meeting
Meeting
Oct 26, 2021 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
2. Approval of Minutes
Type
Minutes

Summary/Background:

 

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 26, 2021 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
3. Citizens Forum
Type
Discussion

Summary/Background:

 

4. Awards and Recognitions
Subject
A. Introduction of newly hired part-time Taos Public Library employee - Marlene Chacon, Library Clerk; Effective 10/12/2021 (HR Director Tamara Chavez)
Meeting
Oct 26, 2021 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
4. Awards and Recognitions
Type
Information

Summary/Background:

Introduction of newly hired part-time Taos Public Library employee - Marlene Chacon, Library Clerk; Effective 10/12/2021

 

Subject
B. Introduction of newly hired part-time Taos Public Library employee - Jaden Johnson, Library Clerk; Effective 10/12/2021 (HR Director Tamara Chavez)
Meeting
Oct 26, 2021 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
4. Awards and Recognitions
Type
Information

Summary/Background:

Introduction of newly hired part-time Taos Public Library employee - Jaden Johnson, Library Clerk; Effective 10/12/2021

Subject
C. Introduction of newly hired full-time Public Works employee - Joseph Montoya, Public Utilities Operator; Effective 10/20/2021 (HR Director Tamara Chavez)
Meeting
Oct 26, 2021 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
4. Awards and Recognitions
Type
Information

Summary/Background:

Introduction of newly hired full-time Public Works employee - Joseph Montoya, Public Utilities Operator; Effective 10/20/2021

5. Presentations
Subject
A. Law-Enforcement Assisted Diversion Program (L.E.A.D.) presentation by Rasa O'Donnell.
Meeting
Oct 26, 2021 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
5. Presentations
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. Ratification on the approval of the August 24, 2021 Minutes of Town Council Regular Meeting. (Approved by the Town Council on October 13, 2021.)
Meeting
Oct 26, 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
Minutes

Summary/Background:

 

Subject
B. Ratification on the 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. (Approved by the Town Council on October 13, 2021.)
Meeting
Oct 26, 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.

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. Ratification on the approval of the Municipal Officer Election Resolution 21-51. (Approved by the Town Council on October 13, 2021.)
Meeting
Oct 26, 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:

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. 

 

Subject
D. Ratification on the 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. (Approved by the Town Council on October 13, 2021.)
Meeting
Oct 26, 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
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.

Subject
E. Ratification on the 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. (Approved by the Town Council on October 13, 2021.)
Meeting
Oct 26, 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
F. Re-ratification on the approval of the Mayor’s appointment of James Gerkin to the Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) based on the recommendation of the Historic Preservation Commission. (Approved by the Town Council on October 13, 2021.)
Meeting
Oct 26, 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, Discussion

Summary/Background:

 

Subject
G. Re-ratification on the approval of the Mayor’s recommendation of Councilmember Fernandez to attend the Northern New Mexico Citizen's Advisory Board (NNMCAB) and report back to the Council. (Approved by the Town Council on October 13, 2021.)
Meeting
Oct 26, 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
H. Discussion, consideration and possible approval of out-of-state travel for Detective Luke Martinez to attend Narcotics, Vice & Street Crimes Supervisors Training in San Antonio, Texas from November 1, 2021 through November 5, 2021, estimated cost $1,079.95. (Police Chief John Wentz)
Meeting
Oct 26, 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
Preferred Date
Oct 26, 2021
Absolute Date
Oct 26, 2021
Fiscal Impact
Yes
Dollar Amount
$1,574.95
Budgeted
Yes
Budget Source
26-14-42001
Recommended Action
Approval

Summary/Background:

Discussion, consideration and possible approval of Out-of-State Travel Request for Detective Luke Martinez to attend Narcotics, Vice & Street Crimes Supervisors Training.  Training is located in San Antonio, TX from Nov. 1, 2021 - Nov. 5, 2021.

Subject
I. Discussion, consideration and possible approval of Resolution 21-55; budget adjustments to the following: 1) Lodger's Tax Fund - decrease the unreserved fund balance and increase transfer out to fund 24 in the amount of $184,895 to cover the costs associated with a proposed mobile visitor center program and NCRTD dedicated winter shuttle services to and from Taos Regional Airport to the Town of Taos; 2) Lodger's Tax Promotion Fund - increase interfund transfer in and operating expenses in the same amount of $184,895 to cover the expenditures stated in item 1. (Finance Director Marietta Fambro)
Meeting
Oct 26, 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
Oct 26, 2021
Absolute Date
Oct 26, 2021
Fiscal Impact
Yes
Dollar Amount
$184,895.00
Budgeted
No
Budget Source
This adjustment will use funds from the unreserved fund balance in fund 23 to cover these two proposed programs. Expenditures will be out of the Lodger's Tax Promotional Fund.
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 the Lodger's Tax Fund will transfer out $184,895 to cover costs for the following: 1a.) $100,000 for the proposed Taos Mobile Visitor Center Program and 1b.) $84,895 to the NCRTD dedicated winter shuttle service to and from Taos Regional Airport to the Town of Taos, funding from the unreserved fund balance; 2) Lodger's Tax Promotional Fund - Increase transfer in and operating expenses in the same amount for the same purpose stated in item 1.  

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 Resolution 21-50, "A Resolution of the Town of Taos Council Adopting Required Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Annual Certifications and Commitments." (Assistant Town Manager Lynda Perry)
Meeting
Oct 26, 2021 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
7. Matters from Staff
Type
Action
Preferred Date
Oct 12, 2021
Absolute Date
Oct 12, 2021
Fiscal Impact
No
Budget Source
Not Applicable
Recommended Action
Staff recommends approval of the annual resolutions required for CDBG projects.

Summary/Background:

 

The CDBG requirements include the attached resolutions and plans to be approved annually to support current and future projects.  The resolutions cover Citizen Participation, Fair Housing, Residential Anti-Displacement & Relocation Assistance, Section 3, and Procurement.

Subject
B. Discussion, consideration and possible approval of Resolution 21-43, "A resolution of the Town of Taos authorizing the adoption of the 2021-2022 Economic Transformation Strategy (ETS) for Taos MainStreet and authorizing a contract between the Town of Taos and Downtown Taos, LLC for the implementation of the ETS and the operation of the Taos MainStreet program." (Assistant Town Manager Lynda Perry)
Meeting
Oct 26, 2021 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
7. Matters from Staff
Type
Action
Preferred Date
Oct 26, 2021
Absolute Date
Oct 26, 2021
Fiscal Impact
Yes
Dollar Amount
$50,000.00
Budgeted
Yes
Budget Source
30-51-44005
Recommended Action
Staff recommends approval

Summary/Background:

 

A resolution is required by the MOU between the New Mexico MainStreet Program, Town of Taos, and Downtown Taos MainStreet.  See attached MOU.

Subject
C. Discussion, consideration and possible approval of Contract TT-22-15 Amendment #2 to Contract TT-20-49, a professional services agreement with Downtown Taos, LLC, in the amount of $50,000. (Town Manager Lynda Perry)
Meeting
Oct 26, 2021 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
7. Matters from Staff
Type
Action
Preferred Date
Oct 26, 2021
Absolute Date
Oct 26, 2021
Fiscal Impact
Yes
Dollar Amount
$50,000.00
Budgeted
Yes
Budget Source
30-51-44005 - $25,000 & 53-14-45005 $25,000
Recommended Action
Staff recommends approval.
Goals
7. Community Planning
3. Economic Development

Summary/Background:

 

The Town of Taos is contracting with Downtown Taos, LLC, designate for the MainStreet program, to stimulate the preservation and enhancement of the traditional commercial district in the Downtown area of the Town of Taos through education, historic preservation, beautification, promotion of community and civic pride, and combating the underlying reasons for the physical and economic deterioration of the district.  The primary goal of the Downtown Taos LLC will be to operate a tax-exempt corporation dedicated to establishing and maintaining a livable, walkable and economically vibrant town center, henceforth known as the Taos MainStreet District.

Subject
D. Discussion, consideration and possible approval of design and bidding support services to be provided by Daniel B. Stephens & Associates, Inc. in the amount of $247,837.40 excluding gross receipt taxes for design services for airport utilities. (Assistant Town Manager Lynda Perry)
Meeting
Oct 26, 2021 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
7. Matters from Staff
Type
Action
Preferred Date
Oct 26, 2021
Absolute Date
Oct 26, 2021
Fiscal Impact
Yes
Dollar Amount
$247,837.40
Budgeted
Yes
Budget Source
52-62-45003
Recommended Action
Staff recommends approval.
Goals
2. Infrastructure (Roads, Airport, Facilities, Water and Sewer)

Summary/Background:

 

Previously two DBS&A contracts (via purchase orders) were approved by Council on August 10, 2021 but the agenda item inadvertently only addressed one project.  The airport utilities project is funded through EDA 0879-05544 in the amount of $2,000,000 with a match of $500,000 also previously approved on August 10, 2021.  In addition, from the time the DBS&A contract was approved, there was an increase in contract price from $236,078.90 to $240,102.40 due to the additional costs to address EDA requirements. 

Subject
E. Discussion, consideration and possible approval of design and bidding support services to be provided by Daniel B. Stephens & Associates, Inc. in the amount of $291,880.20 excluding gross receipt taxes for the Southwest Interconnect Transmission Line. (Assistant Town Manager Lynda Perry)
Meeting
Oct 26, 2021 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
7. Matters from Staff
Type
Action
Preferred Date
Oct 26, 2021
Absolute Date
Oct 26, 2021
Fiscal Impact
Yes
Dollar Amount
$291,880.20
Budgeted
Yes
Budget Source
52-65-45003
Recommended Action
Staff recommends approval.
Goals
2. Infrastructure (Roads, Airport, Facilities, Water and Sewer)

Summary/Background:

 

Previously two DBS&A contracts (via purchase orders) were approved by Council on August 10, 2021 but the agenda item inadvertently only addressed one project.  In addition, there was an increase in contract price due to the additional design elements added (possible new storage tank, hydraulic modeling) as well as new work to include property appraisals, surveys, title work, archeological and bio surveys.

Subject
F. Discussion, consideration and possible approval of Resolution No. 21-54 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 26, 2021 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
7. Matters from Staff
Type
Action

Summary/Background:

 

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. As a procedural matter staff is requesting this item to be continued to November 9, 2021. Ordinance 21-08 amends 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 26, 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

Subject
B. As a procedural matter staff is requesting item to be continued to November 9, 2021. 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 26, 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

9. Matters and Reports from the Town Manager
Subject
A. Coronavirus update.
Meeting
Oct 26, 2021 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
9. Matters and Reports from the Town Manager
Type
Discussion

Nationally cases continue to decline, particularly in the Southeast. However, cases increased again in New Mexico. New Mexico’s case rate last week was 1.8 times the national average. Cases also increased in Taos County last week where we are now averaging around 8 cases per day. The case rate in Taos County remains one of the better ones in the state but just above the national average.

 

Here is the summary from the attached report:

ummary/Background:

 

Subject
B. Matters and Reports from the Town Manager.
Meeting
Oct 26, 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
Oct 26, 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
Oct 26, 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
Oct 26, 2021 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
12. Closed Executive Session
Type
Discussion

Summary/Background:

 

Subject
B. Attorney's Report Concerning Closed Executive Session
Meeting
Oct 26, 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
Oct 26, 2021 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
12. Closed Executive Session
Type
Action

Summary/Background:

 

13. Adjourn