1. Opening Items
Subject
A. Call to Order by the Honorable Mayor Daniel R. Barrone.
Meeting
Aug 25, 2020 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
1. Opening Items
Type
Discussion, Procedural
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Subject
B. Pledge of Allegiance
Meeting
Aug 25, 2020 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
1. Opening Items
Type
Procedural
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Subject
C. Roll Call
Meeting
Aug 25, 2020 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
1. Opening Items
Type
Procedural
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Subject
D. Moment of Silence
Meeting
Aug 25, 2020 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
1. Opening Items
Type
Procedural
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Subject
E. Approval of Agenda
Meeting
Aug 25, 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. July 28, 2020 Minutes of Town Council Regular Meeting
Meeting
Aug 25, 2020 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
2. Approval of Minutes
Type
Action, Minutes

Summary/Background:

 

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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
Aug 25, 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 TT-21-11, Task Order "G," with Armstrong Consultants, Inc., for the conceptual design of the terminal building at the Taos Regional Airport in the amount of $60,446.88."
Meeting
Aug 25, 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
Aug 25, 2020
Absolute Date
Aug 25, 2020
Fiscal Impact
Yes
Dollar Amount
$60,446.88
Budget Source
54-14-45002; Marietta may change to another line item.
Recommended Action
Staff recommends approval.
Goals
2. Infrastructure (Roads, Airport, Facilities, Water and Sewer)

Summary/Background:

 

 

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Armstrong Task No. G.pdf (141 KB)
2020 Taos Task Order G.pdf (207 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 the Capital Appropriation Project 20-E2768 for airport improvements in the amount of $5,400,000.
Meeting
Aug 25, 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
Aug 25, 2020
Absolute Date
Aug 25, 2020
Fiscal Impact
Yes
Dollar Amount
$5,400,000.00
Budgeted
Yes
Budget Source
52-11-45002

Summary/Background:

 

The Town of Taos was awarded $5,400,000 as a capital outlay project from the 2020 Legislative Session for the development of a commercial terminal and business center to be located at the Taos Regional Airport.  One percent ($54,000) is dedicated to Arts In Public Places, a legislative requirement, leaving $5,346,000 for the development of the commercial terminal/business center.

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E2768 Town of Taos.pdf (568 KB)
Subject
C. Discussion, consideration and possible approval of the Annual Operating Budget for FY 2020-2021 as approved by the State of New Mexico, Department of Finance and Administration (DFA) in accordance with Section 6-6-5 NMSA 1978. (Presented by Marietta Fambro)
Meeting
Aug 25, 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
Aug 25, 2020
Absolute Date
Aug 25, 2020
Fiscal Impact
Yes
Budgeted
Yes
Recommended Action
Recommend Approval

Summary/Background: This represents the last step in the budget approval process for fiscal year 2020-2021.  The documentation attached is a final check and balance by the State of what the Town submitted to them as the interim budget of June 1, 2020, and the final budget that was approved by the Council on July 28, 2020.  In accordance with Section 6-6-5 NMSA 1978, in addition, Section 6-6-6 NMSA 1978 provides that the approved budget will be binding on local officials and governing authorities.  Any official or governing authority approving claims or paying warrants in excess of the approved budget or available funds will be liable for such claims and warrants allowed.  Finally, as required by Section 6-6-2H NMSA 1978, LGD (Local Government Division) is required to all budget increases and transfers between funds not included in the final approved budget.  All budget adjustments are required to be submitted on the Local Government Budget Management System (LGBMS)

 

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FY21 Co-Muni Final-OPTION 1 (CERTIFIED APPROVAL)_Taos Town SIGNED.PDF (159 KB)
Town of Taos Final Budget Recap FY2020-2021.pdf (207 KB)
LGBMS Budget Recap FY2020-21.pdf (15 KB)
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 comments 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 reach 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 Liquor License Application No. 1165372 for a Restaurant Beer and Wine License with on-premises consumption only and patio service for El Milargo, LLC dba Antonio's the Taste of Mexico located at 1379 Paseo del Pueblo Sur, Taos, New Mexico.
Meeting
Aug 25, 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 comments 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 reach 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.
Type
Action

Summary/Background:

 

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Application 1165372 - Antonio's the Taste of Mexico.PDF (564 KB)
Notices.PDF (91 KB)
Subject
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). This item may be continued by the Council to allow additional deliberation and/or public input. (Continued from the Town Council Regular Meeting on August 11, 2020.)
Meeting
Aug 25, 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 comments 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 reach 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.
Type
Action

Summary/Background:

 

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Current Version - Short-Term Rental Ordinance 08-25-2020.pdf (502 KB)
Earlier Version- Short-Term Rental Ordinance 08-11-2020.pdf (450 KB)
Letter of Decision - PZ Commission.pdf (38 KB)
Legal 17,303 Ordinance 20-08.pdf (50 KB)
TOT Affordable Housing Plan.pdf (312 KB)
STR Workshop Presentation Slides 20191125 updated 20200811.pdf (2,329 KB)
STR emails (Ordinance 20-08).PDF (3,439 KB)
STR emails(Ordinance 20-08) received after August 11, 2020.PDF (315 KB)
8. Matters from Staff
Subject
A. Discussion, consideration and possible approval of Resolution No. 20-40 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.
Meeting
Aug 25, 2020 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
8. Matters from Staff
Type
Action

Summary/Background:

 

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Resolution 20-40.pdf (555 KB)
Resolution 20-38.pdf (555 KB)
Resolution 20-36.pdf (554 KB)
Resolution 20-29.pdf (554 KB)
Resolution 20-27.pdf (2,145 KB)
Resolution 20-26.pdf (1,197 KB)
Resolution 20-22.pdf (1,184 KB)
Resolution 20-18.pdf (1,189 KB)
Resolution 20-17.pdf (1,142 KB)
Resolution 20-14.pdf (1,526 KB)
Resolution 20-13.pdf (1,776 KB)
Resolution 20-10.pdf (2,704 KB)
9. Matters and Reports from the Town Manager
Subject
A. Discussion, consideration and direction to the Town Manager to execute the renewal of the annual MOU between the New Mexico MainStreet Program, Town of Taos, and Downtown Taos MainStreet (DTMS), as well as to adopt the accompanying Downtown Taos MainStreet Economic Transformation Strategy (ETS) 2020/2021 as the agreed to work program for the MOU and granting authority to the Town Manager and DTMS Executive Director to identify such joint Town/DTMS programs within the ETS as are practical and appropriate for implementation.
Meeting
Aug 25, 2020 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
9. Matters and Reports from the Town Manager
Type
Action, Discussion

Summary/Background:

 

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Downtown Taos MainStreet ETS 2020_2021.pdf (118 KB)
Downtown Taos MainStreet MOU.pdf (971 KB)
Subject
B. Discussion, consideration and direction to the Town Manager and Town Attorney to be able to develop and for the Mayor to sign on behalf of the Town an annual lease agreement between the Town and Paseo for the old Police Building in fulfillment of the matching requirement for an FY 2020/2021 National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) My Town Grant.
Meeting
Aug 25, 2020 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
9. Matters and Reports from the Town Manager
Type
Action, Discussion

Summary/Background:

 

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Final Submitted Application.pdf (175 KB)
LettersOfSupport_Paseo_OurTown.pdf (1,536 KB)
Subject
C. Discussion and consideration to delay the start-up of the Finance Committee due to COVID-19.
Meeting
Aug 25, 2020 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
9. Matters and Reports from the Town Manager
Type
Discussion

Summary/Background:

 

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Subject
D. Matters and Reports from the Town Manager
Meeting
Aug 25, 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. Matters and Reports from the Mayor
Meeting
Aug 25, 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
Aug 25, 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
Aug 25, 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
Aug 25, 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
Aug 25, 2020 - Town Council Regular Meeting
Category
12. Closed Executive Session
Type
Action

Summary/Background:

 

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13. Adjourn