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Tuesday, August 11, 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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- Aug 11, 2020 - Town Council Regular Meeting
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- 1. Opening Items
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- Discussion, Procedural
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- Aug 11, 2020 - Town Council Regular Meeting
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- 1. Opening Items
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- Procedural
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- C. Pledge of Allegiance
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- Aug 11, 2020 - Town Council Regular Meeting
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- 1. Opening Items
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- Procedural
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- D. Moment of Silence
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- Aug 11, 2020 - Town Council Regular Meeting
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- 1. Opening Items
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- Procedural
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- E. Approval of Agenda
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- Aug 11, 2020 - Town Council Regular Meeting
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- 1. Opening Items
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- Action
- Recommended Action
- Recommend approval.
2. Approval of Minutes
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- A. June 30, 2020 Minutes of Town Council Special Meeting
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- Aug 11, 2020 - Town Council Regular Meeting
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- 2. Approval of Minutes
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- Minutes
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- B. July 14, 2020 Minutes of Town Council Regular Meeting
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- Aug 11, 2020 - Town Council Regular Meeting
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- 2. Approval of Minutes
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- Action, Minutes
3. Awards and Recognitions
4. Presentations
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- A. Update of The PASEO by Executive Director J. Matthew Thomas.
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- Aug 11, 2020 - Town Council Regular Meeting
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- 4. Presentations
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- Discussion
5. Citizens Forum
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- 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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- Aug 11, 2020 - Town Council Regular Meeting
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- 5. Citizens Forum
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- 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.
7. Public Hearings - Citizens who wish to comment or have questions on a public hearing matter may submit comments or questions in writing to Town Manager Richard Bellis at rbellis@taosgov.com and they will be read during the meeting. If you wish to call in, please email to the above address first with the matter you wish to be heard on and a phone number you can be reached during the public hearing and you will either be contacted by phone during the public comment portion of the public hearing or be given a call-in number and time.
- Subject
- A. Discussion, consideration and possible approval of Ordinance 20-10 an ordinance annexing 6 parcels of land consisting of approximately 3.42 acres of land located on Calle Elacio and Trujillo Lane and to amend the official zoning map to include the annexed properties with an R-2 "Single family Residential" and an R-4 "Residential" Zoning designation.
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- Aug 11, 2020 - Town Council Regular Meeting
- Category
- 7. Public Hearings - Citizens who wish to comment or have questions on a public hearing matter may submit comments or questions in writing to Town Manager Richard Bellis at rbellis@taosgov.com and they will be read during the meeting. If you wish to call in, please email to the above address first with the matter you wish to be heard on and a phone number you can be reached during the public hearing and you will either be contacted by phone during the public comment portion of the public hearing or be given a call-in number and time.
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- Action
Summary/Background:
Web map:
www.tinyurl.com/annex2020
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- B. Discussion, consideration and possible approval of Ordinance 20-08 an ordinance regulating short-term rental of dwelling units located in residential zoning districts within the Town of Taos; providing for an annual short-term rental permit; prescribing the number of permits offered; providing operating rules for short-term rental units; providing penalties for violation and enforcement; and requiring registration of short-term rental units on nonresidential property; repealing ordinance No. 15-11 (2015)(Town Code, Section 16.16.195).
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- Aug 11, 2020 - Town Council Regular Meeting
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- 7. Public Hearings - Citizens who wish to comment or have questions on a public hearing matter may submit comments or questions in writing to Town Manager Richard Bellis at rbellis@taosgov.com and they will be read during the meeting. If you wish to call in, please email to the above address first with the matter you wish to be heard on and a phone number you can be reached during the public hearing and you will either be contacted by phone during the public comment portion of the public hearing or be given a call-in number and time.
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- Action
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- C. Discussion, consideration and possible approval of Emergency Interim Development Ordinance 20-12 deferring issuance of approval of bed and breakfasts pending development of a comprehensive regulatory ordinance.
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- Aug 11, 2020 - Town Council Regular Meeting
- Category
- 7. Public Hearings - Citizens who wish to comment or have questions on a public hearing matter may submit comments or questions in writing to Town Manager Richard Bellis at rbellis@taosgov.com and they will be read during the meeting. If you wish to call in, please email to the above address first with the matter you wish to be heard on and a phone number you can be reached during the public hearing and you will either be contacted by phone during the public comment portion of the public hearing or be given a call-in number and time.
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- Action, Discussion
8. Matters from Staff
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- A. Discussion, consideration and possible approval of Resolution 20-38 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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- Aug 11, 2020 - Town Council Regular Meeting
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- 8. Matters from Staff
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- Action, Discussion
9. Matters and Reports from the Town Manager
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- A. Matters and Reports from the Town Manager
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- Aug 11, 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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- Aug 11, 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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- Aug 11, 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
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- 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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- Aug 11, 2020 - Town Council Regular Meeting
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- 12. Closed Executive Session
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- Discussion
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- B. Attorney's Report Concerning Closed Executive Session
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- Aug 11, 2020 - Town Council Regular Meeting
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- 12. Closed Executive Session
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- Discussion
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- C. Action on Items Discussed in Closed Executive Session (as necessary, by motion.)
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- Aug 11, 2020 - Town Council Regular Meeting
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- 12. Closed Executive Session
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- Action
13. Adjourn