1. Opening Items
Subject
A. Roll Call
Meeting
Apr 26, 2022 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
1. Opening Items
Type
Procedural
File Attachments
Subject
B. Land Acknowledgement: "It is respectful to recognize the unique and enduring relationship that exists between Indigenous People and their traditional territories. We acknowledge that we are on the historic homeland of the Red Willow People within the original territory of Taos Pueblo. This acknowledgement will oblige as a reminder of our ongoing efforts to respectfully recognize, honor, reconcile and partner with the Red Willow People whose land and water we benefit from in this great valley today."
Meeting
Apr 26, 2022 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
1. Opening Items
Type

Summary/Background:

 

File Attachments
Subject
C. Salute to the Flag of New Mexico - "I salute the flag of the State of New Mexico, the Zia symbol of perfect friendship among united cultures."
Meeting
Apr 26, 2022 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
1. Opening Items
Type
Procedural
File Attachments
Subject
D. Pledge of Allegiance
Meeting
Apr 26, 2022 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
1. Opening Items
Type
Procedural
File Attachments
Subject
E. Moment of Silence
Meeting
Apr 26, 2022 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
1. Opening Items
Type
Information, Procedural
File Attachments
Subject
F. Approval of Agenda
Meeting
Apr 26, 2022 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
1. Opening Items
Type
Action
Recommended Action
Recommend approval.
File Attachments
2. Approval of Minutes
Subject
A. March 22, 2022 Town Council Regular Meeting minutes
Meeting
Apr 26, 2022 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
2. Approval of Minutes
Type
Minutes

Summary/Background:

 

File Attachments
March 22, 2022 Town Council Regular Meeting Minutes.pdf (409 KB)
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
Apr 26, 2022 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
3. Citizens Forum
Type
Discussion

Summary/Background:

 

File Attachments
4. Awards and Recognitions
5. Presentations
Subject
A. Coalition of Sustainable Communities New Mexico presentation by Beth Beloff and Ken Hughs.
Meeting
Apr 26, 2022 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
5. Presentations
Type

Summary/Background:

 

File Attachments
Coalition of Sustainable NM.pptx (1,210 KB)
Subject
B. "Arbor Day" presentation by Tree Board, Arborist Paul Bryan Jones.
Meeting
Apr 26, 2022 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
5. Presentations
Type

Summary/Background:

 

File Attachments
Arbor Day Planting.pdf (1,285 KB)
TAOS ARBOR DAY CELEBRATION IN KIT CARDON PARK 43022.pdf (29 KB)
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 No. 22-18, a Department of Finance and Administration budget adjustment to Community Grants to establish budget for an Invasive Plants Program in coordination with the Taos County Cooperative Weed Management Area. (Finance Director Lupe Martinez)
Meeting
Apr 26, 2022 - 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
Yes

Summary/Background:

 

File Attachments
Resolution 22-18 DFA Budget Adjustment to establish budget for an Invasive Plants Program in coordination with the Taos County Cooperative Weed Management.pdf (394 KB)
FOR GSA 22-521-0400-0136, Town of Taos.pdf (392 KB)
DISPATCHED PO 70989 - Town of Taos - Invasive Plants.pdf (40 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 Resolution No. 22-15, a resolution supporting the protection of the local watershed from future degradation by petitioning the New Mexico Water Quality Control Commission to designate the Upper Rio Grande and Rio Hondo as Outstanding National Resource Waters. (Public Affairs and Tourism Director Karina Armijo)
Meeting
Apr 26, 2022 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
7. Matters from Staff
Type
Action
Preferred Date
Apr 26, 2022
Absolute Date
Apr 26, 2022
Fiscal Impact
No
Budgeted
No

Summary/Background:

 

File Attachments
Resolution 22-15 Outstanding National Resource Water Resolution __ Town of Taos (w. Attny. Sig.) PM.pdf (618 KB)
Letter of Support for Resolution 22-15.PDF (77 KB)
Subject
B. Discussion, consideration and possible approval of Amendment No. 4 to Contract TT-21-18 (TT-22-77) with Ideapeddler, LLC in the amount of $70,000, inclusive of gross receipts tax for marketing placement and public relations for the Town of Taos Marketing and Tourism Department. (Marketing and Tourism Director Karina Armijo)
Meeting
Apr 26, 2022 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
7. Matters from Staff
Type
Action
Preferred Date
Apr 26, 2022
Absolute Date
Apr 26, 2022
Fiscal Impact
Yes
Dollar Amount
$70,000.00
Budgeted
Yes
Budget Source
24-17-44001 d and 24-17-44005 a & b
Recommended Action
Approval

Summary/Background:

Contract TT-21-18 was procured through a competitive request for proposal process (RFP #19-20-08).

Original Contract TT-21-18 $252,000.00, approved by Council 9/22/2020 item 6-J.

Amd 1. TT-21-50 Amended as per Exhibit A - Statement of Work 

Amd 2. TT-21-88 Amended Term to expire June 30, 2022

Amd 3. TT-22-12 Amended as per Exhibit A - Statement of Work and added $213,000, approved by Council 9/14/2021 item 7-B.

Amd 4. TT-22-77 Amended as per Exhibit A - Statement of Work and added $70,000, contingent on Council approval April 26, 2022.

Total $535,000.00

File Attachments
TT-22-77 Ideapeddler LLC (Amendment 4) (w. Attny. Sig.).pdf (169 KB)
TT-22-77 Ideapeddler, LLC EXHIBIT A.pdf (598 KB)
TT-21-18 plus Amendments.pdf (787 KB)
Subject
C. Discussion, consideration and possible approval of 17 selected artists' draft designs for the Traffic Signal Box Art project, a MainStreet beautification initiative. (Assistant Town Manager Lynda Perry)
Meeting
Apr 26, 2022 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
7. Matters from Staff
Type
Action
Preferred Date
Apr 26, 2022
Absolute Date
Apr 26, 2022
Fiscal Impact
Yes
Dollar Amount
$11,759.00
Budgeted
Yes
Budget Source
30-24-44005
Recommended Action
Staff recommends approval.
Goals
4. Youth and Family Opportunities
2. Infrastructure (Roads, Airport, Facilities, Water and Sewer)

Summary/Background:

 

In collaboration with MainStreet, the Town wrote and received a Clean & Beautiful grant for a "Traffic Signal Box Art Program."  The beautification initiative is designed to enhance the community, primarily within the commercial and historical areas, by adding works of art to the surfaces of traffic utility boxes that are often unsightly and graffiti targets.  This project engaged young artists to submit original artwork through a juried competition of which 17 have been selected.  

 

Charles Whitson, MainStreet Director, will give a short presentation of the program including the 17 selected pieces of art.

File Attachments
TOT Council Presentation_042622.pdf (5,749 KB)
Subject
D. Discussion, consideration and possible approval of Contract No. TT-22-74 with Amp Concerts in the amount of $97,600 exclusive of gross receipts tax for entertainment and production of the July 4th concert event in Kit Carson Park. (Facilities and Special Events Director Mitch Miller)
Meeting
Apr 26, 2022 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
7. Matters from Staff
Type
Action (Consent)
Preferred Date
Apr 25, 2022
Fiscal Impact
Yes
Dollar Amount
$97,600.00
Budgeted
Yes
Budget Source
55-11-44005
Recommended Action
Approval

Summary/Background: Free July 4th concert held annually in Kit Carson Park for the community.  

File Attachments
July 4th concert.pdf (514 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.
Subject
E. Discussion, consideration and possible approval of Resolution No. 22-19 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 Andrew Gonzales)
Meeting
Apr 26, 2022 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
7. Matters from Staff
Type
Action

Summary/Background:

 

File Attachments
22-19 Affirming Declaration of Civil Emer....pdf (471 KB)
Resolution 22-16.pdf (471 KB)
22-13 Resolution.pdf (470 KB)
22-09 Reaffirming a Declaration of a Health Emergency.pdf (472 KB)
22-08.pdf (2,298 KB)
22-06.pdf (1,423 KB)
22-04.pdf (1,473 KB)
22-02.pdf (1,407 KB)
Subject
F. Discussion, consideration and possible approval of the Final Budget Financial Report for Fiscal Year 2021/2022 Quarter 3 presented by Finance Director Lupe Martinez.
Meeting
Apr 26, 2022 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
7. Matters from Staff
Type
Action, Discussion

Summary/Background:

 

File Attachments
Town of Taos Financial Report Q3 FY22 Period Ending March 31, 2022.pdf (1,632 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 22-02 pursuant to NMSA 1978, Section 1-22-3.1 (2018) to opt-in to the Local Election Act for the election of the municipal officers of the Town of Taos. Item is continued from the April 12, 2022 Town Council Regular Meeting. (Mayor Maestas)
Meeting
Apr 26, 2022 - 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:

 

File Attachments
Proposed Ordinance 22-02 Opting-in to the Local Election Act.pdf (591 KB)
2022 Municipal Officer Election Expenses.pdf (65 KB)
Presentation - Local Election Act (Opt-In).pdf (1,500 KB)
Publication 3-17-2022.PDF (43 KB)
Publication 4-21-2022.PDF (48 KB)
Subject
B. Discussion, consideration and possible approval of Ordinance No. 22-03 An Emergency Ordinance Declaring Hazardous Fire Conditions and Imposing Restrictions On Open Fires, Smoking And Other Ignition Sources. (Fire Marshal Erik Oiesen-Vreeke)
Meeting
Apr 26, 2022 - 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, Discussion
Preferred Date
Apr 26, 2022
Absolute Date
Apr 26, 2022
Fiscal Impact
No
Budgeted
Yes

Summary/Background:

 

File Attachments
22-03 Ordinance.pdf (359 KB)
9. Matters and Reports from the Town Manager
Subject
A. Matters and Reports from the Town Manager.
Meeting
Apr 26, 2022 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
9. Matters and Reports from the Town Manager
Type
Discussion

Summary/Background:

 

File Attachments
10. Matters and Reports from the Mayor
Subject
A. Discussion, consideration, and possible approval of appointments to the Library Advisory Board. (Item is continued from the April 12, 2022 Town Council Regular Meeting.)
Meeting
Apr 26, 2022 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
10. Matters and Reports from the Mayor
Type
Action

Summary/Background:

 

File Attachments
Library Advisory Board Ordinance 01-12.PDF (200 KB)
5. K Members - Library Advisory Board.pdf (347 KB)
Amanda Dean resume.pdf (168 KB)
Amanda Mayer Dean - Library Advisory Board.pdf (472 KB)
Joseph Bunker - Library Advisory Board.pdf (458 KB)
Neha Pant - Library Advisory Board.pdf (452 KB)
Yvie Pesquera - Library Advisory Board.pdf (463 KB)
Subject
B. Discussion, consideration, and possible approval of appointments to the Audit Committee. (Item is continued from the April 12, 2022 Town Council Regular Meeting.)
Meeting
Apr 26, 2022 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
10. Matters and Reports from the Mayor
Type
Action

Summary/Background:

 

File Attachments
Audit Committee Resolution 12-65.pdf (1,640 KB)
5. L Members - Audit Committee.pdf (189 KB)
Anne Mitchell - Audit Committee.pdf (834 KB)
Emily Matheu - Audit Committee.pdf (456 KB)
Jack Meyers - Audit Committee.pdf (872 KB)
Subject
C. Discussion, consideration, and possible approval of appointments to the Finance Committee. (Item is continued from the April 12, 2022 Town Council Regular Meeting.)
Meeting
Apr 26, 2022 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
10. Matters and Reports from the Mayor
Type
Action

Summary/Background:

 

File Attachments
Finance Committee Resolution18-52.pdf (801 KB)
5. M Members - Finance Committee.pdf (188 KB)
Anne Mitchell - Finance Committee.pdf (834 KB)
Emily Matheu - Finance Committee.pdf (456 KB)
Jack Meyers - Finance Committee.pdf (872 KB)
Subject
D. Matters and Reports from the Mayor.
Meeting
Apr 26, 2022 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
10. Matters and Reports from the Mayor
Type
Action

Summary/Background:

 

File Attachments
11. Matters and Reports from the Council
Subject
A. Ratification by Council of Employment Agreement No. TT-22-78 between the Town of Taos and Interim Town Manager Andrew Gonzales.
Meeting
Apr 26, 2022 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
11. Matters and Reports from the Council
Type
Action

Summary/Background:

 

File Attachments
REVISED - TT 22-78 A. Gonzales Final DRAFT.docx.pdf (167 KB)
TT 22-78 A. Gonzales Final DRAFT scr comments CLEAN 4.19.20222.docx-1.pdf (591 KB)
Subject
B. Ratification by Council of Employment Agreement No. TT-22-77 between the Town of Taos and Town Attorney Christopher Statchura.
Meeting
Apr 26, 2022 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
11. Matters and Reports from the Council
Type
Action, Discussion

Summary/Background:

 

File Attachments
REVISED - TT 22-77 C. Stachura Final DRAFT.docx.pdf (165 KB)
TT-22-77 C. Statchura CLEAN scr.pdf (757 KB)
Subject
C. Matters and Reports from the Council.
Meeting
Apr 26, 2022 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
11. Matters and Reports from the Council
Type

Summary/Background:

 

File Attachments
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
Apr 26, 2022 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
12. Closed Executive Session
Type
Discussion

Summary/Background:

 

File Attachments
Subject
B. Attorney's Report Concerning Closed Executive Session
Meeting
Apr 26, 2022 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
12. Closed Executive Session
Type
Discussion

Summary/Background:

 

File Attachments
Subject
C. Action on items discussed in Closed Executive Session (as necessary, by motion.)
Meeting
Apr 26, 2022 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
12. Closed Executive Session
Type
Action

Summary/Background:

 

File Attachments
13. Adjourn