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Tuesday, July 14, 2020
Town Council Regular Meeting
4:00 p.m.
VIRTUAL MEETING
NOTE: This virtual meeting will follow the Attorney General's guidelines and will observe the Governor and Secretary of Health's public health orders. The electronic format will allow the Town Council to conduct the meeting without being physically present and in accordance to the New Mexico Open Meetings Act. There will be no live audience nor officials present at the Council Chambers. This is entirely a virtual meeting. Members of the public wishing to participate can livestream the meeting or view in archived format on the Town’s website taosgov.com. - https://www.taosgov.com/259/Public-Meetings---Live-Archive. Those wishing to comment before or during the meeting may submit comments or questions to Town Manager Richard Bellis at rbellis@taosgov.com
1. Opening Items
- Subject
- A. Call to Order by the Honorable Mayor Daniel R. Barrone.
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- 1. Opening Items
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- Discussion, Procedural
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- 1. Opening Items
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- Procedural
- Subject
- C. Pledge of Allegiance
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- 1. Opening Items
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- Procedural
- Subject
- D. Moment of Silence
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- 1. Opening Items
- Type
- Procedural
- Subject
- E. Approval of Agenda
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- Jul 14, 2020 - Town Council Regular Meeting
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- 1. Opening Items
- Type
- Action
- Recommended Action
- Recommend approval.
2. Approval of Minutes
- Subject
- A. June 9, 2020 Minutes of Town Council Regular Meeting
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- Jul 14, 2020 - Town Council Regular Meeting
- Category
- 2. Approval of Minutes
- Type
- Action, Minutes
- Recommended Action
- Recommend approval.
3. Awards and Recognitions
4. Presentations
- Subject
- A. Update of summer youth programs at the Youth and Family Center and swimming pool preparation by Director Tony Struck.
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- Jul 14, 2020 - Town Council Regular Meeting
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- 4. Presentations
- Type
- Discussion
- Subject
- B. Update of Taos Public Library programs and services by Director Kate Alderete.
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- Jul 14, 2020 - Town Council Regular Meeting
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- 4. Presentations
- Type
- Discussion
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.
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- Jul 14, 2020 - Town Council Regular Meeting
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- 5. Citizens Forum
- Type
- Discussion
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 #3 to Contract TT-20-35 (TT-21-03) with Phoenix Mechanical in the amount of $100,000.00 inclusive of gross receipts tax for mechanical, electrical and plumbing services for Town of Taos owned buildings for a total contract amount of $275,000.00 inclusive of gross receipts tax and to expire June 30, 2021.
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- Jul 14, 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
- Jul 01, 2020
- Fiscal Impact
- Yes
- Dollar Amount
- $100,000.00
- Budgeted
- Yes
- Budget Source
- various Town budgets
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
8. Matters from Staff
- Subject
- A. Discussion, consideration and possible approval of Resolution 20-29 reaffirming, extending and amending a declaration of civil and health emergency, extending the curfew established by the Mayor and Council and maintaining social distancing, mandatory face covering and mandatory quarantine of those coming from out-of-state, including residents returning to the state from other states.
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- 8. Matters from Staff
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- Action
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- B. Discussion, consideration and possible approval of Notice of Award to American Road Maintenance, Inc., in the amount of $308,528.10 excluding New Mexico Gross Receipts Tax for the rehabilitation of Runway 4/22 contingent upon full execution of FAA AIP #3-35-0041-038-2020 and legal review, and to authorize the Mayor or Manager one-time signatory authority to enter into a vendor contract for the implementation of this project in an amount not to exceed the grant amount.
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- 8. Matters from Staff
- Type
- Action
- Preferred Date
- Jul 14, 2020
- Absolute Date
- Jul 14, 2020
- Fiscal Impact
- Yes
- Dollar Amount
- $308,528.10
- Budgeted
- Yes
- Budget Source
- 52-28-45003 to be reimbursed by FAA 3-35-0041-038-2020
- Recommended Action
- Staff recommends approval.
- Goals
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2. Infrastructure (Roads, Airport, Facilities, Water and Sewer)
- Subject
- C. Discussion, consideration and possible approval of the USDA Rural Business Development Grant in the amount of $250,000 with a match provided by Humble Brands in the amount of $25,000 for the purchase of manufacturing equipment contingent upon full execution and legal review, and to authorize the Mayor or Manager one-time signatory authority to enter into a vendor contract for the implementation of this project in an amount not to exceed the grant amount.
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- Jul 14, 2020 - Town Council Regular Meeting
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- 8. Matters from Staff
- Type
- Action
- Preferred Date
- Jul 14, 2020
- Absolute Date
- Jul 14, 2020
- Fiscal Impact
- Yes
- Dollar Amount
- $275,000.00
- Budgeted
- Yes
- Budget Source
- 30-70-44005
- Recommended Action
- Staff recommends approval.
- Goals
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3. Economic Development
- Subject
- D. Discussion, consideration and possible acceptance of an updated FY 2020 Rate Study, as required by law, for the Taos Regional Landfill and Taos Recycling Center by Souder Miller and Associates (SMA).
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- Jul 14, 2020 - Town Council Regular Meeting
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- 8. Matters from Staff
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- Action
- Subject
- E. Discussion, consideration and direction to the Town’s voting representative on the Taos Regional Landfill Board with regards to a per ton rate increase and automatic annual rate adjustment for the Taos Regional Landfill, as recommended by the updated SMA rate study.
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- Jul 14, 2020 - Town Council Regular Meeting
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- 8. Matters from Staff
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- Action
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- F. Discussion, consideration and direction to the Town’s voting representative on the Taos Regional Landfill Board with regards to a proposal for the Taos Regional Landfill Board accepted full financial and operational responsibility for the Taos Recycling Center.
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- Jul 14, 2020 - Town Council Regular Meeting
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- 8. Matters from Staff
- Type
- Action
- Subject
- G. Discussion, consideration and possible direction to the Town’s voting representative and staff with regards to the possible transfer or lease of Town property and equipment for the Taos Recycling Center to the Taos Regional landfill or other party.
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- Jul 14, 2020 - Town Council Regular Meeting
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- 8. Matters from Staff
- Type
- Action
9. Matters and Reports from the Town Manager
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- A. Matters and Reports from the Town Manager
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- Jul 14, 2020 - Town Council Regular Meeting
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- 9. Matters and Reports from the Town Manager
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- Discussion
10. Matters and Reports from the Mayor
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- A. Matters and Reports from the Mayor
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- Jul 14, 2020 - Town Council Regular Meeting
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- 10. Matters and Reports from the Mayor
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- Discussion
11. Matters and Reports from the Council
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- A. Matters and Reports from the Council
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- Jul 14, 2020 - Town Council Regular Meeting
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- 11. Matters and Reports from the Council
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- Discussion
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).
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- Jul 14, 2020 - Town Council Regular Meeting
- Category
- 12. Closed Executive Session
- Type
- Discussion
- Subject
- B. Attorney's Report Concerning Closed Executive Session
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- Jul 14, 2020 - Town Council Regular Meeting
- Category
- 12. Closed Executive Session
- Type
- Discussion
- Subject
- C. Action on Items Discussed in Closed Executive Session (as necessary, by motion.)
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- Jul 14, 2020 - Town Council Regular Meeting
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- 12. Closed Executive Session
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- Action
13. Adjourn