1. Opening Items
Subject
A. Call to Order by the Honorable Mayor Daniel R. Barrone.
Meeting
Jun 23, 2020 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
1. Opening Items
Type
Discussion, Procedural
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Subject
B. Roll Call
Meeting
Jun 23, 2020 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
1. Opening Items
Type
Procedural
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Subject
C. Pledge of Allegiance
Meeting
Jun 23, 2020 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
1. Opening Items
Type
Procedural
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Subject
D. Moment of Silence
Meeting
Jun 23, 2020 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
1. Opening Items
Type
Procedural
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Subject
E. Approval of Agenda
Meeting
Jun 23, 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. May 26, 2020 Minutes of Town Council Regular Meeting
Meeting
Jun 23, 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
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
Jun 23, 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 Amendment No. 2 to contract TT-19-126 (TT-20-161) with Humane Society of Taos, Inc. dba Stray Hearts Animal Shelter for animal sheltering and care services in the amount of $100,000 inclusive of gross receipts tax for a total contract amount of $275,000.01 effective July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2021.
Meeting
Jun 23, 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
Preferred Date
Jun 23, 2020
Absolute Date
Jun 23, 2020
Fiscal Impact
Yes
Dollar Amount
$100,000.00
Budgeted
Yes
Budget Source
11-14-44005
Recommended Action
Approval

Summary/Background: Contract was awarded through RFP 15-16-11.  The contract allows for the intake and care of canines and felines brought into Stray Hearts Animal Shelter by Animal Control Officers.

 

File Attachments
TT-20-161 Stray Hearts.PDF (557 KB)
TT-20-20 Stray Hearts.PDF (53 KB)
TT-19-126 Stray Hearts.PDF (952 KB)
RFP 15-16-11 Animal Sheltering and Care Services.PDF (848 KB)
Subject
B. Discussion, consideration and possible approval of Resolution 20-25 authorizing participation in the Local Government Road Fund program administered by the New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) and authorization for Mayor Barrone to sign the grant agreement. The Town of Taos share of this project at 25% is $18,357, the NMDOT share at 75% is $55,071, the total agreement amount is $73,428.
Meeting
Jun 23, 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 (Consent)
Preferred Date
Jun 23, 2020
Absolute Date
Jul 28, 2020
Fiscal Impact
Yes
Dollar Amount
$55,071.00
Budgeted
Yes
Budget Source
Revenues
Recommended Action
approval
Goals
2. Infrastructure (Roads, Airport, Facilities, Water and Sewer)

Summary/Background:

The 2020-2021 Cooperative Agreement will be used for repairs to Weimer Road between Maestas Road and Morgan Road. The NMDOT control number is L500399.

File Attachments
Resolution 20-25 Co-op award.pdf (137 KB)
L500399 Coop Agreement.pdf (59 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
C. Discussion, consideration and possible approval of Amendment No. 7 to Contract TT-17-80 (TT-20-179) with The Law Office of Stephen C. Ross, P.C. in the amount of $60,000, inclusive of gross receipts tax for a total of $941,331.88.
Meeting
Jun 23, 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 (Consent)
Preferred Date
Jun 23, 2020
Absolute Date
Jun 23, 2020
Fiscal Impact
Yes
Dollar Amount
$60,000.00
Budgeted
Yes
Budget Source
11-29-44005:$53,000.00, 64-22-44005:$5,000.00, 56-25-44005:$2,000.00

Summary/Background:  

 

File Attachments
Amendment No. 7 TT-20-179.pdf (60 KB)
Amendment No. 6 TT-20-143.pdf (65 KB)
Amendment No. 5 TT-19-327.pdf (54 KB)
Amendment No. 4 TT-18-308.pdf (52 KB)
Amendment No. 3 TT-18-212.pdf (55 KB)
Amendment No. 2 TT-17-226.pdf (53 KB)
Amendment No. 1 TT-17-144.pdf (49 KB)
Assignment TT-17-216.pdf (41 KB)
TT-17-80001.pdf (591 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
D. Discussion, consideration and possible approval of Renewal No. 2 (TT-20-163) to Contract TT-19-01/TCC 2018-33 with Taos County for detainee confinement in the amount of $80,000 for fiscal year 2020-2021.
Meeting
Jun 23, 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
Preferred Date
Jun 23, 2020
Absolute Date
Jun 23, 2020
Fiscal Impact
Yes
Dollar Amount
$80,000.00
Budgeted
Yes
Budget Source
25-14-44005
Recommended Action
Approval

Summary/Background:

The Town of Taos uses the Taos County Adult Detention Center to house detainees arrested by the Taos Police Department at $75.00/day/per inmate for full or partial day in which the detainee is confined.

File Attachments
TT-20-163 TCADC.pdf (66 KB)
Memo - Exemption TCADC 13-1-98A.pdf (76 KB)
Procurement Checklist TT-20-163 TCADC FY 2021.pdf (88 KB)
TT-19-01 TCADC.pdf (708 KB)
TT-20-1 TCADC.pdf (121 KB)
7. Public Hearings
8. Matters from Staff
Subject
A. Discussion, consideration and possible approval of Resolution 20-26 reaffirming and extending a declaration of civil and health emergency and the curfew established by the Mayor and Council.
Meeting
Jun 23, 2020 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
8. Matters from Staff
Type
Action

Summary/Background:

 

File Attachments
20-26 A Resolution Reaffirming Extending a declaration of civil and health emergency and curfew.pdf (118 KB)
Subject
B. Discussion, consideration and possible approval of Amendment No. 4 to Contract TT-17-02 (TT-20-182) with SMA Operations, LLC for the Operation, Maintenance and Management of the Taos Valley Regional Wastewater Treatment and Reclamation Facility in the amount of $953,642 for Fiscal Year 2020-2021.
Meeting
Jun 23, 2020 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
8. Matters from Staff
Type
Action (Consent)
Preferred Date
Jun 23, 2020
Absolute Date
Jun 23, 2020
Fiscal Impact
Yes
Dollar Amount
$953,662.00
Budgeted
No
Budget Source
63-29-44005 MSF - The interim budget was approved for the same amount as last fiscal year of $930,123.
Recommended Action
approval with the same amount as last FY with negotiations to follow by the Manager for the requested amount
Goals
2. Infrastructure (Roads, Airport, Facilities, Water and Sewer)

Summary/Background:

This will be the fourth year of operations for SMA Operations, LLC. The plant continues to operate with no violations and has been dialed in to operate as designed.

 

RFP 15-16-10

Original Contract TT-17-02 $903,613
Amendment 1. TT-17-233 $903,420
Amendment 2. TT-18-310 $922,752
Amendment 3. TT-19-345 $930,123

Amendment 4. TT-20-182 $953,662

Total $4,613,550

File Attachments
TT-20-182 SMA Operations LLC (TT-17-02 Amend 4).pdf (583 KB)
SMAOperations-BudgetProposal2020-2021.pdf (876 KB)
TT-17-02 SMA WWTP Amend 3 (TT-19-345).pdf (160 KB)
TT-17-02 SMA WWTP Amend 2 (TT-18-310).pdf (73 KB)
TT-17-02 SMA WWTP Amend 1 (TT-17-233).pdf (99 KB)
TT-17-02 SMA WWTP.pdf (480 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
C. Discussion, consideration, and possible approval of Amendment No. 2 to the Airport Management Agreement TT-20-137 (TT-20-188) with Taos Aviation Services, LLC for the Operation and Maintenance of Taos Regional Airport in the amount of $59,000, exclusive of gross receipts tax for a total amount of $117,280.78.
Meeting
Jun 23, 2020 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
8. Matters from Staff
Type
Action
Preferred Date
Jun 23, 2020
Absolute Date
Jun 23, 2020
Fiscal Impact
Yes
Dollar Amount
$59,000.00
Budgeted
Yes
Budget Source
11-25-44005

Summary/Background:

 

Original Contract TT-20-137 $42,201.06

Amendment #1 TT-20-158 $16,079.72

Amendment #2 TT-20-188 Request for $59,000, matures September 30, 2020

Total $117,280.78 

File Attachments
TT-20-188 Airport Management Agreement.pdf (207 KB)
Budget Summary - Taos Aviation Services Inc. - Airport Management Services.pdf (440 KB)
Taos Airport Management Agreement TT-20-137 Executed.pdf (2,643 KB)
Taos Airport Management Agreement TT-20-158 Executed.pdf (105 KB)
Subject
D. Discussion, consideration and possible approval of the Town of Taos Affordable Housing Plan.
Meeting
Jun 23, 2020 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
8. Matters from Staff
Type
Action, Action (Consent), Discussion
Preferred Date
Jun 09, 2020
Absolute Date
Jun 09, 2020
Fiscal Impact
Yes
Dollar Amount
$48,000.00
Budgeted
Yes
Budget Source
56-18-44005; 15-56-44005
Recommended Action
Staff recommends approval.

Summary/Background:

 

The Town of Taos was awarded $40,000 for the development of an affordable housing plan and matched the grant $8,000.  The draft plan was presented to Council on May 22, 2020.  Final changes have been implemented and approved by the Mortgage Finance Authority.  The Affordable Housing Plan will be added as an element of the Town Comprehensive Plan which is in the process of being updated.  The Plan has been sent to the P&Z Committee, Historic Preservation Commission and the Affordable Housing Task Force for feedback.

 

 

File Attachments
Town of Taos AHP FINAL DRAFT 06.19.20.pdf (1,075 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.
9. Matters and Reports from the Town Manager
Subject
A. Matters and Reports from the Town Manager
Meeting
Jun 23, 2020 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
9. Matters and Reports from the Town Manager
Type
Discussion

Summary/Background:

 

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10. Matters and Reports from the Mayor
Subject
A. Discussion, consideration and possible adoption of Resolution 20-30 condemning racial injustice and the illegal and inappropriate use of force and reaffirming the Town's commitment to continue to employ the recommendations of the Obama Administration Task Force on Police Reform as well as other best practices.
Meeting
Jun 23, 2020 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
10. Matters and Reports from the Mayor
Type
Action

Summary/Background:

 

File Attachments
RESOLUTION 20-30.pdf (598 KB)
20-30 ATTACHMENT CAMPAIGN ZERO PLEDGE .pdf (436 KB)
Subject
B. Discussion and possible consideration of a resolution supporting Black Lives Matter and condemning the inappropriate use of force.
Meeting
Jun 23, 2020 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
10. Matters and Reports from the Mayor
Type
Action, Discussion

Summary/Background:

 

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Subject
C. Matters and Reports from the Mayor
Meeting
Jun 23, 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
Jun 23, 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
Jun 23, 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
Jun 23, 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
Jun 23, 2020 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
12. Closed Executive Session
Type
Action

Summary/Background:

 

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13. Adjourn