1. Opening Items
Subject
A. Call to Order by the Honorable Mayor Daniel R. Barrone.
Meeting
Nov 9, 2021 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
1. Opening Items
Type
Discussion, Procedural
Subject
B. Roll Call
Meeting
Nov 9, 2021 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
1. Opening Items
Type
Procedural
Subject
C. Pledge of Allegiance
Meeting
Nov 9, 2021 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
1. Opening Items
Type
Procedural
Subject
D. Moment of Silence
Meeting
Nov 9, 2021 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
1. Opening Items
Type
Information, Procedural
Subject
E. Approval of Agenda
Meeting
Nov 9, 2021 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
1. Opening Items
Type
Action
Recommended Action
Recommend approval.
2. Approval of Minutes
Subject
A. September 14, 2021 Minutes of Town Council Regular Meeting.
Meeting
Nov 9, 2021 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
2. Approval of Minutes
Type
Minutes

Summary/Background:

 

Subject
B. September 28, 2021 Minutes of Town Council Regular Meeting.
Meeting
Nov 9, 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
Nov 9, 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 - Shari Heier, Library Clerk; Effective 10/26/2021. (Library Director Kate Alderete)
Meeting
Nov 9, 2021 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
4. Awards and Recognitions
Type
Information

Summary/Background:

Introduction of newly hired part-time Taos Public Library employee - Shari Heier, Library Clerk; Effective 10/26/2021

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 TT-22-36 Property Exchange Agreement between Town of Taos and Taos County. (Town Attorney Stephen Ross)
Meeting
Nov 9, 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)
Fiscal Impact
No

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.
7. Matters from Staff
Subject
A. Discussion, consideration, and possible approval to appoint Joshua Herrera to serve on the Lodgers Tax Advisory Board. (Public Affairs and Tourism Director Karina Armijo)
Meeting
Nov 9, 2021 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
7. Matters from Staff
Type
Action
Preferred Date
Nov 09, 2021
Absolute Date
Nov 23, 2021
Fiscal Impact
No
Budgeted
No

Summary/Background:

Joshua Herrera, Director of Sales and Marketing, would represent Hotel Don Fernando de Taos, a lodger in the Town of Taos.

Subject
B. Discussion, consideration, and possible approval of Memorandum of Agreement TT-22-35 between the Village of Taos Ski Valley and the Town of Taos for bus service with North Central Regional Transit District (NCRTD) to provide transportation between the Village of Taos Ski Valley and the Town of Taos during the 2021/2022 winter season. (Public Affairs and Tourism Director Karina Armijo)
Meeting
Nov 9, 2021 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
7. Matters from Staff
Type
Action
Preferred Date
Nov 09, 2021
Absolute Date
Nov 09, 2021
Fiscal Impact
Yes
Dollar Amount
$25,000.00
Budgeted
Yes
Budget Source
29-0044005

Summary/Background:

A no-fare transit service provided to the public from December 18, 2021 through March 27, 2022 for a route between the Town of Taos and the Village of Taos Ski Valley, referred to as the Green route. The MOA is between the Village of Taos Ski Valley and the Town of Taos.

Subject
C. Discussion, consideration and possible approval of Resolution No. 21-56 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
Nov 9, 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. Discussion, consideration, and ratification of Ordinance 21-07, an ordinance regulating recreational cannabis establishments, other cannabis businesses, productions of cannabis and cannabis products. Approved at the October 7, 2021, Town Council Special Meeting. (Town Attorney Stephen Ross)
Meeting
Nov 9, 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

Summary/Background:

 

Subject
B. 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. Item was tabled at the October 13, 2021, Regular Town Council Meeting and continued from the October 26, 2021, Regular Town Council Meeting. (Planning and Zoning Director Nathan Sanchez)
Meeting
Nov 9, 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

Summary/Background:Interactive Property Map

 

Subject
C. Discussion, consideration and possible ratification 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. Case No. PZ2021-28. Item was approved by Town Council on October 13, 2021. (Planning and Zoning Director Nathan Sanchez)
Meeting
Nov 9, 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

Summary/Background:

 

9. Matters and Reports from the Town Attorney
Subject
A. Matters and Reports from the Town Attorney.
Meeting
Nov 9, 2021 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
9. Matters and Reports from the Town Attorney
Type
Discussion

Summary/Background:

 

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

 

The Covid-19 situation in New Mexico and Taos County continues to worsen as case counts remain stable nationally. Of greatest concern is not the case counts themselves but their consequences, represented by the level of hospitalizations and deaths. Current hospitalizations continued to increase to a daily average of 424, the highest level since early February. Deaths have increased marginally over the last month to 9 per day. The deepening issue among hospitals in New Mexico is illustrated on the attached slide from the NMDoH presentation last week. It shows a continuing rise in the NM Hospital Systems Capacity Self-Evaluation score, now in Crisis Standards of Care and at its highest level throughout the pandemic, including November 2020.

 

Summary:

 

 

Subject
B. Matters and Reports from the Town Manager.
Meeting
Nov 9, 2021 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
10. Matters and Reports from the Town Manager
Type
Discussion

Summary/Background:

 

11. Matters and Reports from the Mayor
Subject
A. Matters and Reports from the Mayor.
Meeting
Nov 9, 2021 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
11. Matters and Reports from the Mayor
Type
Action

Summary/Background:

 

12. Matters and Reports from the Council
Subject
A. Matters and Reports from the Council.
Meeting
Nov 9, 2021 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
12. Matters and Reports from the Council
Type
Discussion

Summary/Background:

 

13. 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
Nov 9, 2021 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
13. Closed Executive Session
Type
Discussion

Summary/Background:

 

Subject
B. Attorney's Report Concerning Closed Executive Session
Meeting
Nov 9, 2021 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
13. Closed Executive Session
Type
Discussion

Summary/Background:

 

Subject
C. Action on items discussed in Closed Executive Session (as necessary, by motion.)
Meeting
Nov 9, 2021 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
13. Closed Executive Session
Type
Action

Summary/Background:

 

14. Adjourn