1. Opening Items
Subject
A. Call to Order by the Honorable Mayor Pascualito M. Maestas.
Meeting
Jul 12, 2022 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
1. Opening Items
Type

Summary/Background:

 

Subject
B. Roll Call
Meeting
Jul 12, 2022 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
1. Opening Items
Type
Procedural
Subject
C. 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
Jul 12, 2022 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
1. Opening Items
Type
Discussion

Summary/Background:

 

Subject
D. 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
Jul 12, 2022 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
1. Opening Items
Type
Procedural
Subject
E. Pledge of Allegiance
Meeting
Jul 12, 2022 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
1. Opening Items
Type
Procedural
Subject
F. Moment of Silence
Meeting
Jul 12, 2022 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
1. Opening Items
Type
Information, Procedural
Subject
G. Approval of Agenda
Meeting
Jul 12, 2022 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
1. Opening Items
Type
Action
Recommended Action
Recommend approval.
2. Approval of Minutes
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. Citizens will have the opportunity to speak for a maximum of 5 minutes. No action may be taken.
Meeting
Jul 12, 2022 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
3. Citizens Forum
Type
Discussion

Summary/Background:

 

4. Awards and Recognitions
Subject
A. Introduction of newly hired full-time Taos Public Library employee - Nicole L. Thibodeau, Librarian III - Adult Services Supervisor; Effective July 5, 2022. (Human Resources Director Tamara Chavez)
Meeting
Jul 12, 2022 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
4. Awards and Recognitions
Type
Information

Summary/Background:

 

Introduction of newly hired full-time Taos Public Library employee - Nicole L. Thibodeau, Librarian III - Adult Services Supervisor; Effective July 5, 2022.

Subject
B. Introduction of reclassified full-time employee - Byron "Bill" Ervin, IT Director; Effective July 1, 2022. (Mayor Maestas)
Meeting
Jul 12, 2022 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
4. Awards and Recognitions
Type
Information

Summary/Background:

 

Introduction of newly reclassified full-time employee, Byron "Bill" Ervin, IT Director; Effective July 1, 2022 due to reorganization. (Presented by Mayor Maestas)

Subject
C. Introduction of reclassified full-time employee- Francisco "French" Espinoza, Assistant Town Manager; Effective July 1, 2022. (Mayor Maestas)
Meeting
Jul 12, 2022 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
4. Awards and Recognitions
Type
Information

Summary/Background:

Introduction of newly reclassified full-time employee- Francisco "French" Espinoza, Assistant Town Manager; Effective July 1, 2022 due to reorganization. (Presented by Mayor Maestas)

Subject
D. Introduction of reclassified full-time employee - Anthony Struck, Parks and Recreation Director; Effective July 1, 2022. (Mayor Maestas)
Meeting
Jul 12, 2022 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
4. Awards and Recognitions
Type
Information

Summary/Background:

Introduction of newly reclassified full-time employee- Anthony Struck, Parks and Recreation Director; Effective July 1, 2022 due to reorganization.  (Presented by Mayor Maestas) 

Subject
E. Introduction of reclassified full-time employee - Robert "Mitch" Miller, Emergency Management, Facilities and Events Director; Effective July 9, 2022. (Mayor Maestas)
Meeting
Jul 12, 2022 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
4. Awards and Recognitions
Type
Information

Summary/Background:

Introduction of newly reclassified full-time employee- Robert "Mitch" Miller, Emergency Management, Facilities and Events Director, Effective July 9, 2022 due to reorganization.  (Presented by Mayor Maestas)

5. Presentations
Subject
A. Coronavirus update by GIS Analyst Tim Corner.
Meeting
Jul 12, 2022 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
5. Presentations
Type
Information

Summary/Background:

 

Covid-19 remains a presence in our community.  After peaking in mid-June, cases are now declining in Taos County and New Mexico while they continue to rise nationally.  With underreporting being a problem and severe disease and resource use our main concerns, hospitalizations are ever more relevant.  Encouraging then that hospitalizations in Taos County and New Mexico are also declining. 

 

Despite this good news, COVID remains at a level in our community that the CDC categorized as High on Thursday last week.  With two of the three variables just over the threshold in the CDC’s Community Levels rating system.  At this level the CDC recommends that everyone mask up indoors in public.  The next determination of our community level will be released this Thursday, given the trend of the last few days there is a chance Taos County will be categorized at a lower level.

Subject
B. Presentation of the Taos MainStreet Economic Transformation Strategies by Executive Director Charles Whitson.
Meeting
Jul 12, 2022 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
5. Presentations
Type
Discussion
Goals
3. Economic Development

Summary/Background:

 

Charles Whitson, Downtown Taos Director, will be presenting the FY23 workplan.

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. 22-41 reaffirming a declaration of a health emergency for the Town of Taos and the imposition of preventive measures for the public and Town employees. (Mayor Maestas)
Meeting
Jul 12, 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

Summary/Background:

 

Subject
B. Discussion, consideration and possible approval of Resolution 22-40 authorizing participation in the Municipal Arterial Program (MAP) administered by the New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) and authorization for Mayor Maestas to sign the grant agreement. The FY2023 MAP Award will be used for the Ranchitos Road construction project. The Town of Taos' share of this project at 25% is $38,880; the NMDOT share at 75% is $116,640; the total agreement amount is $155,520 (Assistant Town Manager Francisco Espinoza)
Meeting
Jul 12, 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
Preferred Date
Jul 12, 2022
Absolute Date
Jul 12, 2022
Fiscal Impact
Yes
Dollar Amount
$38,880.00
Budgeted
Yes
Budget Source
Grant Funding
Recommended Action
Recommend approval

Summary/Background:

 

Subject
C. Discussion, consideration, and possible approval of terminating the agreement with Wagner Equipment for the purchase of a 2022 CAT 938M Wheel Loader, Town of Taos purchase order No. 22-61244 in the amount of $227,482.33. (Assistant Town Manager Francisco Espinoza)
Meeting
Jul 12, 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
Preferred Date
Jul 12, 2022
Absolute Date
Jul 12, 2022
Fiscal Impact
No
Budgeted
Yes
Budget Source
54-22-45005
Recommended Action
Recommend termination of existing agreement

Summary/Background:

 

7. Matters from Staff
Subject
A. Discussion, consideration and possible approval of Amendment No. 4 to contract TT-19-164 (TT-22-96) with Gizmo Productions, LLC for $18,000 inclusive of gross receipts tax for website development and maintenance, and multimedia and creative content production. (Public Affairs and Tourism Director Karina Armijo)
Meeting
Jul 12, 2022 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
7. Matters from Staff
Type
Action
Preferred Date
Jun 28, 2022
Absolute Date
Jun 28, 2022
Fiscal Impact
Yes
Dollar Amount
$18,000.00
Budgeted
Yes
Budget Source
24-17-44005 c and e

Summary/Background:

 

Subject
B. Discussion, consideration, and possible approval of Task Order 2 to contract TT-21-100 with Cutler Repaving, Inc. in the amount of $1,907,329.62 inclusive of gross receipts tax for milling and resurfacing of roadways as listed in the attached task order. (Assistant Town Manager Francisco Espinoza)
Meeting
Jul 12, 2022 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
7. Matters from Staff
Type
Action
Preferred Date
Jul 12, 2022
Absolute Date
Jul 12, 2022
Fiscal Impact
Yes
Dollar Amount
$1,907,329.62
Budgeted
Yes
Budget Source
59-21- 45003; 59-13-45003; 59-33-45003; 52-New-45003
Recommended Action
Recommend approval

Summary/Background:

 

Subject
C. Discussion, consideration and possible approval of USDA Rural Business Development Grant 36-028-215847935 in the amount of $249,988 with a match in the amount of $44,116 to be provided by Rolling Still, LLC. (Grants and Revenue Development Director Lynda Perry)
Meeting
Jul 12, 2022 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
7. Matters from Staff
Type
Action
Preferred Date
Jul 12, 2022
Absolute Date
Jul 12, 2022
Fiscal Impact
Yes
Dollar Amount
$294,104.00
Budgeted
No
Recommended Action
Staff recommends approval.
Goals
3. Economic Development

Summary/Background:

 

The Town of Taos and Rolling Still partnered for a USDA Rural Business Development Grant for the purchase of larger capacity production equipment to meet increasing markets.  The canning equipment will open up the opportunity to launch into the ready to drink (RTD) cocktail market, the fastest growing segment in the beverage market. Through entering the RTD market, Rolling Still projects a 400% increase of wholesale distribution. The increase in production will result in approximately 14 new positions over the course of three years with an average salary of $42,000, a strong living wage compared to the Taos median salary of $29,300 (Census.gov).

 

A partnership with USDA, Town of Taos and Rolling Still will drive economic revitalization on a local and state level through the creation of jobs, increased wages, increased GRTs and increased gross domestic product.

 

Subject
D. Discussion, consideration and possible approval of Resolution 22-42, a resolution authorizing the submission of a USDA Rural Business Development Grant. (Grants and Revenue Development Director Lynda Perry)
Meeting
Jul 12, 2022 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
7. Matters from Staff
Type
Action, Procedural
Preferred Date
Jul 12, 2022
Absolute Date
Jul 12, 2022
Fiscal Impact
No
Recommended Action
Staff recommends approval
Goals
3. Economic Development

Summary/Background:

 

The Governing Body of the Town of Taos passed Resolution 22-05 on February 8, 2022 authorizing a grant submission to USDA Rural Business Development partnering with Rolling Still Bros, LLC.  The Town received notification that the grant was being awarded and, as part of the paperwork required, requested to amend the previous resolution to reflect the new administration.

Subject
E. Discussion, consideration and possible approval of Resolution 22-39, a resolution of the Town of Taos authorizing the adoption of the 2022-2023 Economic Transformation Strategy (ETS) for Taos MainStreet and authorizing a contract between the Town of Taos and Downtown Taos, Inc., for the implementation of the ETS and the operation of the Taos MainStreet program. (Grants and Revenue Development Director Lynda Perry)
Meeting
Jul 12, 2022 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
7. Matters from Staff
Type
Action
Preferred Date
Jul 12, 2022
Absolute Date
Jul 12, 2022
Fiscal Impact
Yes
Dollar Amount
$50,000.00
Budgeted
Yes
Budget Source
30-51-44005
Recommended Action
Staff recommends approval.
Goals
3. Economic Development

Summary/Background:

 

A resolution is required by the MOU between the New Mexico MainStreet Program, Town of Taos, and Downtown Taos MainStreet.  Attachment 1 is the Biennial MOU between the NM MainStreet Program, Town of Taos and Taos Mainstreet for July 1, 2022 - June 30, 2024.  Attachment 2 is the Professional Services Contract between the Town of Taos and Downtown Taos, Inc.

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. Overview of the final budget for Fiscal Year 2022/2023 by Finance Director Lupe Martinez.
Meeting
Jul 12, 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:

 

Subject
B. Public hearing will be opened for public comment regarding the proposed 2022/2023 Fiscal Year Budget.
Meeting
Jul 12, 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

Summary/Background:

 

Subject
C. APPEAL22022-30 Green World Taos/Agents Adrian A. Maestas and Leonard E. Garcia – Discussion, consideration, and possible action to reverse or uphold the decision of the code administrator in the denial of a cannabis establishment permit. The proposed location is at 1034 Paseo del Pueblo Sur and is within the C-2 "General Commercial" Zone and located within three hundred (300) feet of another cannabis establishment. (Senior Planner Dinah Gonzales)
Meeting
Jul 12, 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
Preferred Date
Jul 12, 2022
Absolute Date
Jul 12, 2022
Fiscal Impact
No

Interactive Property Map

 

Subject
D. Discussion, consideration and possible approval of Ordinance 22-06, an ordinance amending the regulations of recreational cannabis establishments, other cannabis businesses, production of cannabis and cannabis products being existing ordinance 21-07. (Senior Planner Dinah Gonzales)
Meeting
Jul 12, 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
Preferred Date
Jul 12, 2022
Absolute Date
Jul 12, 2022
Fiscal Impact
No
Recommended Action
Approval

Summary/Background:

 

Subject
E. Discussion, consideration and possible approval of Ordinance 22-04 for annexation into the Town limits of the Town of Taos. The subject property is approximately 2.626 acres, is located on Los Pandos, Owner #77955, Parcel #1074148453062 and is currently located in Taos County. The property owners are requesting an R-14 "Multi-Family" Residential" Zoning designation. The property owners are Lorreta D. Cantu, Phillip Don Cantu, Patricia A. Cantu, Ruben M. Cantu, Judith Y Cantu, and Brian A. Cantu and the Agent is Mark Yaravitz. Case No. PZ2022-09. (Planning and Zoning Director Nathan Sanchez)
Meeting
Jul 12, 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:

 

9. Matters and Reports from the Town Manager
Subject
A. Matters and Reports from the Town Manager.
Meeting
Jul 12, 2022 - 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
Jul 12, 2022 - 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
Jul 12, 2022 - 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
Jul 12, 2022 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
12. Closed Executive Session
Type
Discussion

Summary/Background:

 

Subject
B. Attorney's Report Concerning Closed Executive Session
Meeting
Jul 12, 2022 - 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
Jul 12, 2022 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
12. Closed Executive Session
Type
Action

Summary/Background:

 

13. Adjourn