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Home My WebLink About2021-11-18 Joint Session: Town Council and Taos County TAOS COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS & TOWN OF TAOS JOINT MEETING November 18, 2021 4:00 PM Taos County Commission Chambers Jim Fambro Mark Gallegos Darlene J.Vigil Commissioner District I Commissioner District II Commissioner District III AnJanette Brush Candyce O'Donnell Commissioner District IV Commissioner District V The tele-conference meeting will follow the Attorney General's guidelines and observe the Governor and Secretary of Health's public health orders. I. Call to Order Call to order by Mayor Dan Barrone & Chair Candyce O'Donnell at 4:15 pm. II. Roll Call Roll call taken by County Clerk,Valerie Rael-Montoya Taos County Board of Commission Present were: Commissioner Jim Fambro,District I Vice-Chair Darlene J.Vigil,District III Commissioner AnJanette Brush,District IV Chair Candyce O'Donnell,District V Absent: Commissioner Mark Gallegos,District II Town of Taos Council Present were: Mayor Dan Barrone Councilmember Nathaniel Evans Councilmember Darien Fernandez • Councilmember Fritz Hahn Councilmember Maestas III. Pledge ofAlleziance November 18,2021 Joint Meeting The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Commissioner AnJanette Brush. IV. Moment of Silence Commissioner Jim Fambro led the commission and council with a moment of silence for those who have had COVID-19, for those who have lost their lives or family members and pray for those who don't believe in the disease and that their actions don't harm others. V. Approval of Agenda Vice-Chair Darlene Vigil made a motion to approve the November 18,2021 Joint Meeting Agenda as presented. Councilmember Nathaniel Evans seconded. A roll call vote was taken indicating the following: Commissioner Jim Fambro Yes Commissioner AnJanette Brush Yes Vice-Chair Darlene Vigil Yes Chair Candyce O'Donnell Yes Councilmember Evans Yes Councilmember Fernandez Yes Councilmember Hahn Yes Councilmember Maestas Yes Motion carried. VI. Closed Executive Session A. The Town Council and the Taos County Commission will conduct a Closed Executive Session to discuss the purchase, acquisition or disposal of real property between the two local governments pursuant to NMSA 1978, Section 10-15-1(1-1)(8),which allows for discussion of the Purchase,Acquisition or Disposal of Real Property or Water Rights by the Public Body to include but not limited to the former Tri-County Detox Center, the former Taos Recycling Center and the former Anciano's Building. Chair Candyce O'Donnell motion to enter into executive session.Councilmember Evans seconded.A roll call vote was taken indicating the following: Commissioner Jim Fambro Yes Commissioner AnJanette Brush Yes Vice-Chair Darlene Vigil Yes Chair Candyce O'Donnell Yes Councilmember Evans Yes Councilmember Fernandez Yes Councilmember Hahn Yes Councilmember Maestas Yes Motion carried. Commissioner AnJanette Brush motion to return to regular session. Councilmember Maestas seconded.A roll call vote was taken indicating the following: Page 2 of 3 November 18,2021 Joint Meeting Commissioner Jim Fambro Yes Commissioner AnJanette Brush Yes Vice-Chair Darlene Vigil Yes Chair Candyce O'Donnell Absent Councilmember Evans Yes Councilmember Fernandez Yes Councilmember Hahn Yes Councilmember Maestas Yes Motion carried. B. Attorneys Report Concerning Closed Executive Session Randy Autio, Attorney stated that the Town Council and County Commission met in executive session to discuss two items of real property acquisition and the other was a potential purchase or lease. Those items were discussed in executive session no action was taken and the related topics that were brought up were not discussed further public meetings will be held on the associated issues involving these potential property purchases.No action was taken. Vice-Chair Darlene Vigil made a motion to approve the attorneys report concerning closed executive session.Commissioner AnJanette Brush seconded.A roll call vote was taken indicating the following: Commissioner Jim Fambro No Commissioner AnJanette Brush Yes Vice-Chair Darlene Vigil Yes Chair Candyce O'Donnell Absent Councilmember Evans Yes Councilmember Fernandez Yes Councilmember Hahn Yes Councilmember Maestas Yes Motion carried. VII. Topics for Discussion A. Next meeting date and possible topics Mayor Dan Barrone stated that the Town of Taos will set a date to hear the proposal on the recycling center the managers will schedule this meeting date.He also invited the commission to the Christmas tree lighting. He hopes to get through the issues ahead and thanked everyone who attended the meeting. VIII. Adiournment Vice-Chair Darlene Vigil made a motion to adjourn at 5:15 p.m. Councilmember Evans seconded. All in favor,motion carried. Approved this 14th day of December 2021, by the Town of Taos Council at the Regular Town Council Meeting. Page 3 of 3 TAOS COUNTY & TOWN OF TAOS JOINT MEETING Taos County & Town of Taos Joint Meeting Thursday November 18, 2021 4:00 PM NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC Jim Fambro Mark Gallegos Darlene J.Vigil Commissioner District I Commissioner District II Commissioner District III AnJanette Brush Candyce O'Donnell Commissioner District IV Commissioner District V Notice is hereby given that the governing body of Taos County,the Taos County& Town of Taos Joint Meeting,will hold a Taos County& Town of Taos Joint Meeting on Thursday November 18,2021 at 4:00 PM The tele-conference meeting will follow the Attorney General's guidelines and observe the Governor's and the Secretary of Health's public health orders.This format will allow Taos County to conduct the meeting without Commissioners physically present.Members of the public wishing to participate can do so by calling 1-872-240-3311 and entering Meeting ID: 607-505-757 or from a computer,tablet or smartphone join the meeting at: https://www.00tomeeting.com/meeting/join-meeting ID: 607-505-757. For any questions regarding joining the meeting,please contact Anissa Arrambide at anissa.arrambideCtaoscounty.org. AGENDA I. Call to order 2. Roll Call of the respective bodies by the Clerk(s) 3. Pledge of Allegiance 4. Moment of Silence 5. Approval of Agenda 6. Closed Executive Session 1 A. The Town Council and the Taos County Commission will conduct a Closed Executive Session to discuss the purchase, acquisition or disposal of real property between the two local governments pursuant to NMSA 1978, Section 10-15-1(H) (8),which allows for discussion of the Purchase,Acquisition or Disposal of Real Property or Water Rights by the Public Body to include but not limited to the former Tri-County Detox Center, the former Taos Recycling Center and the former Ancianos Building. B. Attorney's Report Concerning Closed Executive Session 7. Topics- or Discussion A. Next Meeting Date and Possible Topics 8. Adjournment If you are an individual with a disability who is in need of a reader,amplifier,qualified sign language interpreter,or any other form of auxiliary aid or service to attend or participate in the meeting,contact the Taos County Administration Office located at 105 Albright Street,Suite G,Taos,New Mexico as soon as possible or call(575)737-6300. 2