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Introduction of newly hired full-time Taos Public Library employee - Christianna Torres-Tapia - Library I / Children's Library Aide; Effective 06/06/2022

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Introduction of newly hired full-time Public Works Department employee - Arturo Arellano, Public Works Operator; Effective 06/06/2022.

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Introduction of newly hired full-time Finance Department employee - Jonathan Montoya, Assistant Finance Director; Effective June 7, 2022

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Summary/Background: We would like to recognize Raquel Martinez on graduating with her Masters of Library and Information Sciences Degree from the University of Denver on Friday, June 3rd.  She has been our Childrens Librarian and Teen Services Coordinator for 3 years and is a valuable asset to our Library.  Her work with the Summer Programs, Teen Room, and Storytime have been exemplary. 

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Reported cases in Taos County nearly doubled last week to 98.  Cases also increased nationally and statewide but less quickly than in Taos County.  Hospitalizations in New Mexico increased more slowly than cases.  The CDC’s community levels hospital related indicators remain below threshold in the Santa Fe Health Service Area.

Taos County was categorized as having Low Levels of Covid-19 by the CDC on June 2.  However, case data reported since then indicates we can expect Taos County to be recategorized at the Medium Level tomorrow, June 9.

The CDC recommendations for individuals at the Medium Level are:

·  If you are at high risk for severe illness, talk to your healthcare provider about whether you need to wear a mask and take other precautions

·  Stay up to date with COVID-19 vaccines

·  Get tested if you have symptoms

The full list of recommendations for the Medium Level, including community-level strategies, is attached.

Here is the data summary from the attached report:

• Nationally, cases were up 28% in the last week, up 19% in New Mexico, and up 96% in Taos County.
• The 7-day average daily case count in New Mexico increased to 804 cases per day from 673 last week, and 230 a month ago.  The 7-day average peaked on Friday, January 21 at a record 5,571 cases per day.
• Current hospitalizations in NM continue to increase from their historic low level of 42 in late April, 2022.  The 7-day average is now 134, having been 117 last week.  Current hospitalizations peaked at 682 on Jan 28, 2022.
• Average deaths per day in NM decreased to 8 per day, down from 13 per day the prior week.  Down from 23 at the end of January.
• There were 98 new cases in Taos County last week, up from 50 the prior week, bringing the total to 5,640.
• No new deaths were reported among Taos County residents last week. The total remains at 92.
• Testing in Taos County increased to a 7-day average of 87 tests per day, up from 67 the week before. The 7-day increased to 16.2%.  Above the state’s old target of 7.5%, indicating many positives are not being captured through the state’s reporting system.
• Taos County is still considered by the CDC to have a Low Level of Covid-19 as of June 2.  However, more recent case data indicates Taos County will likely be categorized as Medium on June 9.
• Taos County’s adult fully vaccinated rate is 90%.  60% of adults in New Mexico have received a booster shot.

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Summary/Background:  Discussion, consideration and possible approval of contract TT-22-85, AXON Enterprise for body worn cameras and Tasers (CEW) for Taos Police Department Officers.  NM Statewide Price Agreement SPA 80-000-18-00048AF and quote Q-374488-44651.701TC in the amount of $235,901.54 inclusive of gross receipts tax.  This contract extends 5 years with the first year payment of $40,858.38 and years 2 - 5 to be $48,760.79.

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Discussion, consideration and possible approval of contract TT-22-86, RFP 15-16-11 Humane Society of Taos, Inc. - Stray Hearts Animal Shelter for the amount of $100,000.00 inclusive of GRT effective 7/1/2022 - 6/30/2023.  This contract allow for the intake and care of canines and felines brought into Stray Hearts Animal Shelter by Animal Control Officers.

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The CYFD grant funds programs to keep at risk youth out of the legal system.  The following programs will be funded:

Continuum Coordinator - $17,288

Girls Circle Program - $15,840

Boys Council Program - $6,600

Intensive Community Monitoring - $25,405

Town Program Support - $9,770

In addition the Town matches the Continuum Coordinator salary at $2.00 hour x 750 hours = $1,500

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Town of Taos match from Lodger's Tax = $62,900
Taos County match = $30,000

Total partner match = $92,900

NMTD award = $185,800

Total value of Marketing Program = $278,700

State of New Mexico Tourism Department Cooperative Agreement

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