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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2022-07-07 Enchanted Circle Council of Governments Regular Meeting 4.4 oV153no 11 so „ 00 s;e `=43TNh� ENCHANTED CIRCLE COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS MINUTES Thursday, July 7, 2022 2:00 p.m. Virtual Meeting (Note: The meeting was conducted per 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 Chairman, Mayor Pascualito Maestas at 2:05 p.m. 2. Roll Call Ms. Francella Garcia, Town of Taos Clerk, called roll and a quorum was present. Those present: Pascualito Maestas, Town of Taos Mayor (voting). Andrew Gonzales, Town of Taos Manager Bret Wier, Colfax County Commissioner (voting) Darlene Vigil, Taos County Commission Chair (voting) Brent Jaramillo, Taos County Manager Linda Calhoun, Town of Red River Mayor (voting) Left before the meeting adjourned. Dominic Martinez, Village of Questa Village Administrator (voting) Absent/Excused were: Bobby Ledoux, Colfax County Commission Chair Roy P. Fernandez, Colfax County Commissioner Monte Gore, Colfax County Manager Georgiana Rael, Town of Red River Administrator Jo Mixon, Village of Angel Fire Mayor Santos Martinez, Village of Angel Fire Administrator Jeff Carr, Village of Eagle Nest Mayor Mary Berglund, Village of Eagle Nest Administrator Page 1 of 6 John Ortega, Village of Questa Mayor Neal King, Village of Taos Ski Mayor John Avila, Village of Taos Ski Valley Administrator Also Present were: Francella Garcia, Town of Taos Clerk Krystle Archuleta, Deputy Town Clerk Christopher J. Stachura, Town Attorney Lynda Perry, Grants and Revenue Development Director Karina Armijo, Public Affairs and Tourism Director Patti Sunday, Taos County Economic Development Director Corilia I. Ortega, Town of Taos Councilmember Dwayne Lefthand, Taos Pueblo Secretary Clyde Romero Sr., Taos Pueblo Governor Jeremy Lujan, Taos Pueblo War Chief Secretary Leonard Archuleta, Taos Pueblo Lieutenant Governor 3. Introduction of guests 4. Pledge of Allegiance Mayor Linda Calhoun led the Pledge of Allegiance. 5. Moment of Silence A Moment of Silence was observed, and a brief period of reflection was made by Taos County Commission Chairperson Darlene Vigil. 6. Approval of the agenda Mayor Calhoun made a motion to approve the agenda. Commissioner Vigil seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. 7. Approval of the Minutes A. June 9, 2022 Minutes of the ECCoG Special Meeting Mayor Calhoun made a motion to approve. Commissioner Wier seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. 8. Public Comment — Those wishing to speak please email Town Clerk Francella Garcia at fgarcia@taosgov.com or call (575)751-2004. Page 2 of 6 Mayor Maestas read a statement by Mr. Stephens Hall objecting to virtual meeting conducted by the Enchanted Circle Council of Governments. 9. Old Business A. Discussion, consideration, and possible approval of amendments to the Enchanted Circle Council of Governments Joint Powers Agreement (JPA). Mayor Maestas stated he asked Town Attorney Mr. Christopher Stachura to help amend the JPA. The amended JPA would include Taos Pueblo as a member of the Enchanted Circle of Governments (ECCoG). Mayor Maestas stated the JPA requires that all members must approve an amendment. Unfortunately, changes to the JPA cannot be made today since there are absent members. Mayor Maestas asked for a motion to continue item 9.A. to the next meeting and make a concerted effort to get all members to participate in moving forward with this item. Commissioner Wier stated it is only reasonable that Taos Pueblo is included as an ECCoG member. Mayor Maestas stated he looks forward to getting the JPA amended and welcoming Taos Pueblo as a member at the next ECCoG meeting. Taos Pueblo Secretary Lefthand thanked the ECCoG members for their consideration, and there is a lot to share as neighbors. Communication and collaboration are needed, such as how the wildfire's impacted the communities and the region. The tribe wants to ensure participation constructively and believes that coming together benefits everyone. Taos Pueblo Governor Romero expressed his appreciation for being included in the meeting. In 2014, Taos Pueblo and Picuris Pueblo used to participate in intragovernmental meetings. He further added he is unsure why it stopped but is pleased to be included again. Taos Pueblo War Chief Secretary Lujan stated this is an opportunity for Taos Pueblo to be recognized within the Enchanted Circle to discuss regional issues and work together. Page 3 of 6 Taos Pueblo Lieutenant Governor Archuleta stated it is essential to share what is going on with each other's land because everyone shares this valley. The Taos Pueblo needs to be informed about what is taking place. In the past, the Taos Pueblo was the last to be informed of any developments and would appreciate being part of the decision process. Mayor Maestas stated he looks forward to getting the JPA amended and welcoming Taos Pueblo at the next meeting as ECCoG members. Commissioner Vigil made a motion to continue this item to the next ECCoG Meeting. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Wier. Commissioner Vigil stated she is pleased Taos Pueblo joined today's meeting. Mayor Calhoun stated that she agreed with Mr. Wier's comments and would like to know if there was another way to cast a vote, such as an email to get all members to participate. She further added she would like to stop prolonging the situation because of the uncertainty of full attendance at the meetings. The motion passed unanimously. Mayor Maestas asked Mr. Stachura if anything in the JPA prevented the ECCoG members from casting an email vote. Town Attorney Stachura stated there is no need for an email vote as long as a quorum of elected officials unanimously recommends adopting the amendment. The vote will be by signing the amendment. B. Discussion on the creation of a regional film office. Mayor Maestas stated Northern New Mexico has a strong history of film and this item was brought up by Taos County Manager Brent Jaramillo. Taos County Manager Jaramillo stated that everyone must work together and agree on one film office. He proposed that the regional film office be called the Enchanted Circle Film Office and each governing entity contribute to the new film office. It is crucial to work together collaboratively to establish this office, and it should be a priority. Page 4 of 6 Mayor Maestas concurred. He further added Marketing and Tourism Director Karina Armijo and Grants and Revenue Development Director Lynda Perry played an essential role in getting Taos Air established through the ECCoG. Using that mechanism of working together and having one entity take the lead seems to be the best model to move forward. Commissioner Wier stated that Raton is developing its own film office and wants to ensure that there will be no conflict with what the Enchanted Circle Film Office is doing. Ms. Armijo stated it would be ideal to have a full commitment from the ECCoG members and establish a budget with a timeline on what the members want to accomplish within six to twelve months. It is a long-term commitment to develop a film office and a full-time employee knowledgeable in the film industry and region would be needed. It is essential to get a JPA that everyone can agree to and commit to it long-term. Ms. Perry stated Peter Mitchell with the New Mexico Economic Development Department is interested in the Enchanted Circle Film Office and wants to assist in moving forward. Discussion ensued on the purpose and the various facets a film industry would provide to the region. Mayor Maestas suggested drafting a resolution, discussing potential funding and outlining a budget. Commissioner Wier stated he would like a return on the investment done for this project. Discussion ensued on the benefits of investing in a film office. Mayor Maestas stated Public Affairs and Tourism Director Armijo and Taos County Manager Jaramillo would work together in providing various proposals for the next ECCoG meeting, and he would work on drafting a resolution. He further added developing a film office needs to move quickly, and there will be monthly ECCoG meetings for the time being. 10. Updates by members of the Enchanted Circle Council of Governments and guests. Page 5 of 6 The next meeting of the Enchanted Circle Council of Governments was scheduled for August. 11. Adjournment Commissioner Wier made a motion to adjourn. Commissioner Vigil seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously, and the meeting adjourned at 3:00 p.m. APPROVED: Chairman Pas ualito aes as ATTEST: r A (1.4 I Francella R. Garcia, Town Clerk/Recording Secretary Page 6 of 6 09flian '6\ 0 \vat sol f D ENCHANTED CIRCLE COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS MEETING AGENDA Thursday,July 7, 2022 2:00 p.m. Virtual Meeting 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 Enchanted Circle Council of Governments to conduct the meeting without being physically present and in accordance with the New Mexico Open Meetings Act. Members of the public wishing to watch the meeting 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 before or during the meeting may submit comments or questions to Town Clerk Francella Garcia at fgarcia(a�taosgov.com 1. Call to Order by Chairman, Mayor Pascualito Maestas 2. Roll Call 3. Introduction of guests 4. Pledge of Allegiance 5. Moment of Silence 6. Approval of the agenda 7. Approval of the Minutes A. June 9, 2022 ECCoG Meeting Minutes. 8. Public Comment—Those wishing to speak,please email Town Clerk Francella Garcia at fgarcia@taosgov.com or call (575)751-2004. 9. Old Business A. Discussion, consideration, and possible approval of amendments to the Enchanted Circle Council of Governments Joint Powers Agreement(JPA). B. Discussion on the creation of a regional film office. 10. Updates by members of the Enchanted Circle Council of Governments and guests. 11. Adjournment