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Town Council Workshop Meeting
Virtual Meeting
December 13, 2021
4:00 p.m.
(Note: Meeting was conducted in accordance with the Attorney General's
guidelines and observed the Governor's executive orders and the Secretary of
Health's public health orders.)
1. CALL TO ORDER BY THE HONORABLE MAYOR DANIEL R. BARRONE
The Workshop Meeting of the Taos Town Council was called to order by the
Honorable Mayor Pro Tern Nathaniel Evans at 4:01p.m.
2. ROLL CALL
Ms. Francella Garcia, Town Clerk, called roll and a quorum was present.
Those present were:
Mayor, Daniel R. Barrone (arrived at 4:24 p.m.)
Mayor Pro Tem, Nathaniel Evans
Councilmember, Darien D. Fernandez
Councilmember, George "Fritz" Hahn
Councilmember, Pascualito Maestas
Also present were:
Town Manager, Richard Bellis
Assistant Town Manager, Lynda Perry
Town Clerk, Francella Garcia
Absent/Excused:
Town Attorney, Stephen C. Ross
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3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Agenda item 5. A. was amended to read as follows: Review and discussion
of proposed Memorandum of Agreement with Outdoor New Mexico for the
2022 Outdoor Economics Conference.
Councilmember Maestas made a motion to approve as amended.
Councilmember Hahn seconded the motion. The motion passed. The
Councilmembers voted as follows: Ayes: Evans, Fernandez, Hahn, Maestas.
4. PRESENTATIONS
A. USDA Grant - Rural Business Development Grant for Small and Emerging
Businesses - Presentations by Rolling Stills and Taos Sanitary Supplies.
(Assistant Town Manager Lynda Perry)
5. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION AND DIRECTION TO STAFF
A. Review and discussion of proposed Memorandum of Understanding with
Outdoor New Mexico for the 2022 Outdoor Economics Conference. (Public
Affairs and Tourism Director Karina Armijo)
Note: The agenda item was amended to read as follows: Review and
discussion of proposed Memorandum of Agreement with Outdoor New
Mexico for the 2022 Outdoor Economics Conference.
6. WORKSTUDY SESSION
B. Presentations and Reports from Staff.
C. Discussion by the Council of items for the Regular Meeting Agenda.
D. Constituent Issues
7. Closed Executive Session
Closed Executive Session was not conducted.
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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B. Attorney's Report Concerning Closed Executive Session
8. Adjourn
A motion was made by Councilmember Maestas and seconded by
Councilmember Evans to adjourn the meeting. The motion carried unanimously
and the meeting adjourned at 5:42 p.m.
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Francella R. Garcia, Town Clerk
PLEASE NOTE: The Town of Taos video records all Regular, Workshop, and
Special Town Council Meetings. Videos can be viewed and downloaded from the
Town's website at www.taosgov.com under the Public Meetings - Live & Archive
tab. Citizens may also request a copy of a video for$5 per video via the online
public records portal located under the Town Clerk's tab on the Town's website.
Additionally, the website provides access to view agendas, back-up
documentation, and minutes.
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Monday, December 13, 2021
Town Council Workshop Meeting
4:00 p.m.
VIRTUAL MEETING
NOTE: This virtual meeting will follow the Attorney General's guidelines and observe the
Governor's executive orders and the 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 with 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
it in archived format on the Town's website taosgov.com. -
https://www.taosgov.com/259/Public-Meetings---Live-Archive. Those wishing to
comment may submit comments or questions to Town Clerk Francella Garcia at
fgarcia@taosgov.com
1. CALL TO ORDER BY THE HONORABLE MAYOR DANIEL R. BARRONE
2. ROLL CALL
3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
4. PRESENTATIONS
A. USDA Grant - Rural Business Development Grant for Small and Emerging Businesses - Presentations by
Rolling Stills and Taos Sanitary Supplies. (Assistant Town Manager Lynda Perry)
S. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION AND DIRECTION TO STAFF
A. Review and discussion of proposed Memorandum of Understanding with Outdoor New Mexico for the 2022
Outdoor Economics Conference. (Public Affairs and Tourism Director Karina Armijo)
6. WORKSTUDY SESSION
A. Discussion on strategic matters which the Council wishes to discuss.
B. Presentations and Reports from Staff.
C. Discussion by the Council of items for the Regular Meeting Agenda.
D. Constituent Issues
7. Closed Executive Session
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).
B. Attorney's Report Concerning Closed Executive Session
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8. Adjourn
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