1. Opening Items
Subject
A. Call to Order by the Honorable Mayor Daniel R. Barrone.
Meeting
May 26, 2020 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
1. Opening Items
Type
Discussion, Procedural
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Subject
B. Roll Call
Meeting
May 26, 2020 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
1. Opening Items
Type
Procedural
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Subject
C. Pledge of Allegiance
Meeting
May 26, 2020 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
1. Opening Items
Type
Procedural
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Subject
D. Moment of Silence
Meeting
May 26, 2020 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
1. Opening Items
Type
Procedural
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Subject
E. Approval of Agenda
Meeting
May 26, 2020 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
1. Opening Items
Type
Action
Recommended Action
Recommend approval.
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2. Approval of Minutes
Subject
A. April 14, 2020 Minutes of Town Council Regular Meeting
Meeting
May 26, 2020 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
2. Approval of Minutes
Type
Action, Minutes
Recommended Action
Recommend approval.
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3. Awards and Recognitions
4. Presentations
Subject
A. Presentation of the Town of Taos Affordable Housing Plan by Monica Abeita, Executive Director of North Central NM Economic Development Department.
Meeting
May 26, 2020 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
4. Presentations
Type
Discussion
Goals
1. Housing

Summary/Background:

 

The Town of Taos received a grant from the Mortgage Finance Authority to update the Town's Affordable Housing Plan.  Monica Abeita, Executive Director of North Central NM Economic Development Department, will be presenting the plan for discussion only.

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Town of Taos AHP DRAFT Revised 05.21.20_V2.pdf (905 KB)
5. Citizens Forum
Subject
A. Citizens who wish to comment before or during the meeting may submit comments or questions to Town Manager Richard Bellis at rbellis@taosgov.com. No action may be taken.
Meeting
May 26, 2020 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
5. Citizens Forum
Type
Discussion

Summary/Background:

 

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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. 20-20; budget adjustment to the Utility Construction Fund - transfer the funding of $150,000 from Maria Elena Sewer Line project to Town Well #3A replacement, a new project.
Meeting
May 26, 2020 - 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
May 26, 2020
Absolute Date
May 26, 2020
Fiscal Impact
Yes
Dollar Amount
$150,000.00
Budgeted
No
Budget Source
Utility Improvements Fund - Maria Elena Sewer Line project 81-13-45003 $150,000 to new project
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.   We are transferring the funding from the existing project to Town Well#3A replacement, which is a new project and a priority at this time.

 

 

File Attachments
20-20 Res May DFA.doc (166 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
B. Discussion, consideration and possible approval of Contract TT-20-xx with Daniel B. Stephens & Associates, Inc. for the design, bidding, construction, reporting and technical support for Town Well #3A replacement in the amount of $115,887.47 exclusive of gross receipts tax.
Meeting
May 26, 2020 - 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
May 26, 2020
Absolute Date
May 26, 2020
Fiscal Impact
Yes
Dollar Amount
$125,013.61
Budgeted
No
Budget Source
Budget Resolution No. 20-20 transfer funding from Maria Elena Sewer Line project - $150,000
Recommended Action
Recommend Approval

Summary/Background:  The above referenced contract is under the National Cooperative Purchasing Alliance (NCPA) agreement TT-16-264, which is the contracting/purchasing vehicle for this project.

 

File Attachments
DBSA Well 3 Replacement Scope and Budget.5_2020.pdf (1,365 KB)
TT-16-264 NCPA Interlocal Agreement & Letter to State Purchasing.pdf (106 KB)
DBSA NCPA Environmental FINAL.pdf (9,544 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. Public Hearings
Subject
A. Discussion, consideration and possible approval of Ordinance No. 20-07 an ordinance extending the effective date to Ordinance No. 19-10 "An Emergency Interim Development Ordinance Deferring Issuance of Permits for Short-term Rentals Pending Development of a Comprehensive Regulatory Ordinance" due to the continuation of the COVID-19 health emergency.
Meeting
May 26, 2020 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
7. Public Hearings
Type
Action

Summary/Background:

 

File Attachments
20-07 Ordinance Extending Effective Date of Ordinance 19-10.docx (65 KB)
19-10 Re-Adoption Short Term Rentals.pdf (193 KB)
Legal 17,247 Notice of Ordinance Extension.PDF (39 KB)
8. Matters from Staff
Subject
A. Discussion, consideration and possible approval of Resolution 20-18 reaffirming and extending a declaration of civil and health emergency and the curfew established by the Mayor and Council.
Meeting
May 26, 2020 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
8. Matters from Staff
Type

Summary/Background:

 

File Attachments
20-18 A Resolution Reaffirming and Extending a Declaration of Civil and Health Emergency and Curfew.doc (173 KB)
20-10 Resolution.pdf (2,702 KB)
Resolution 20-13.pdf (155 KB)
20-13 Attachment Mayor's Civil Emergency Proclamation and Curfew (Final) (003).pdf (82 KB)
Resolution 20-14.PDF (124 KB)
20-17 Reaffirming and Extending Health Emergency and Curfew.pdf (767 KB)
Subject
B. Presentation, discussion, consideration and possible approval of the proposed interim 2020-2021 Fiscal Year Budget.
Meeting
May 26, 2020 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
8. Matters from Staff
Type
Action
Preferred Date
May 26, 2020
Absolute Date
May 26, 2020
Fiscal Impact
Yes
Recommended Action
Recommend Approval

Summary/Background:

 

File Attachments
1 - Town of Taos FY 2020-2021 Budget Overview.pdf (683 KB)
2 - Budget Recap - Revenues - Transfers FY 2020-2021.pdf (335 KB)
3 - General Fund Expenditures FY 2020-2021.pdf (356 KB)
4 - Personnel Summary Schedule FY 2020-2021.pdf (217 KB)
5 - CIP and Community Grants 2020-2021.pdf (786 KB)
9. Matters and Reports from the Town Manager
Subject
A. Matters and Reports from the Town Manager
Meeting
May 26, 2020 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
9. Matters and Reports from the Town Manager
Type
Discussion

Summary/Background:

 

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Subject
B. Discussion, consideration and possible approval of Resolution 20-19 declaring fire conditions and imposing restrictions on open fires, smoking and other ignition sources.
Meeting
May 26, 2020 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
9. Matters and Reports from the Town Manager
Type
Action

Summary/Background:

 

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20-19 Declaring Dangerous Fire Conditions and Imposing Fire Restrictions (003).doc (173 KB)
Subject
C. Discussion, consideration and possible approval of Resolution 20-21 restricting the sale and use of certain fireworks within the Town Limits, consistent with NMSA 1978 60-2C-8.1.
Meeting
May 26, 2020 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
9. Matters and Reports from the Town Manager
Type
Action

Summary/Background:

 

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20-21 Restricting the Sale and Use of Certain Fireworks.doc (746 KB)
10. Matters and Reports from the Mayor
Subject
A. Matters and Reports from the Mayor
Meeting
May 26, 2020 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
10. Matters and Reports from the Mayor
Type
Discussion

Summary/Background:

 

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11. Matters and Reports from the Council
Subject
A. Matters and Reports from the Council
Meeting
May 26, 2020 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
11. Matters and Reports from the Council
Type
Discussion

Summary/Background:

 

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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
May 26, 2020 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
12. Closed Executive Session
Type
Discussion

Summary/Background:

 

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Subject
B. Attorney's Report Concerning Closed Executive Session
Meeting
May 26, 2020 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
12. Closed Executive Session
Type
Discussion

Summary/Background:

 

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Subject
C. Action on Items Discussed in Closed Executive Session (as necessary, by motion.)
Meeting
May 26, 2020 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
12. Closed Executive Session
Type
Action

Summary/Background:

 

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13. Adjourn