VILLAGE COUNCIL MEETING

MINUTES

EDELWEISS CONDOS CONFERENCE ROOM

TAOS SKI VALLEY, NEW MEXICO

TUESDAY, JANUARY 7, 2008, 2:00 P.M.

I. CALL TO ORDER & NOTICE OF MEETING

Mayor King called the meeting to order at 2:00 p.m. The meeting notice was properly posted.

II. ROLL CALL

Mayor King, Councilors Bennett, Stagg, Wiard, and Wittman were present. Staff members present were Susan Steele, Bruce Kelly, Vanessa Chisholm, Don Schieber and Dave Wallace.

III. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA

MOTION: To approve the agenda as presented for the January 7, 2008 meeting.

Motion: Councilor Wiard Second: Councilor Stagg Passed: 4‑0.

IV. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE DECEMBER 4, 2007 VILLAGE COUNCIL MEETING.

MOTION: To approve the minutes from the December 4, 2007 Village Council meeting.

Motion: Councilor Wiard Second: Councilor Bennett Passed: 4‑0.

V. FINANCIAL REPORTS

The financial reports were presented by Vanessa Chisholm and accepted into the minutes.

VI. COMMITTEE REPORTS

A. Planning and Zoning Commission

Councilor Wittman reported the P&Z Commission met on December 31, 2007. The Commission discussed at length the Zoning Ordinance. Wittman stated that the ASmart Growth Code@ that has been discussed is an option for the future, possibly in a few years. The next meeting is scheduled for February 4, 2008, at 1:00 p.m., at the Edelweiss Club Room.

B. Public Safety Committee

Councilor Bennett stated that the Committee did not meet.

C. Public Works Committee

No report.

D. Lodgers' Tax Advisory Committee

No Report.

E. Parks & Recreation Committee

No report.

F. Other Reports

Councilor Wiard reported on the IGC and Taos Regional Landfill Board Meetings. She reported on the NMML Open House and future meetings and events. Wiard stated she will present the $600,000 legislative request for water infrastructure improvements for distribution and fire suppression in the Village Core area to the Appropriations Committee. The NM State Legislative 30 day session opens on Tuesday January 15, 2008.

VII. MAYOR'S REPORT

Mayor King had no written report.

VIII. STAFF REPORT

Susan Steele, Village Administrator, reported on the 5 month lease with Jerome de Bontin for public use of the former Thunderbird Lodge space. This property will be a temporary space used for five months with benches for skiers to sit and enjoy the views. Steele reported on the $600,000 design for the water system in the Village core area, the Public Safety building, and the Chile Line buses. Departments have started working on the budget requests. In absence of the Public Works Director, Ray Keen, Steele reported that a bottle used for testing phosphorous was contaminated resulting in a high test result.

Council Bennett interrupted wishing to thank the Public Works Department for the fantastic job on plowing the roads. Bennett stated that the efforts of the crew were relentless and tireless in keeping up with the major storms that we have had thus far. The Village has been helped by being able to use the Sangre de Cristo lot to store snow.

Don Schieber reported on the Village=s priorities for the water system and TSV, Inc. development plans. Schieber stated the Bavarian will not purchase the lot by lift 4 because of the avalanche dangers. They will down size their project for now, but possibly end up being the developers for the entire Kachina area. A discussion regarding Deer Lane prompted Councilor Stagg to state that the Deer Lane issue needs to be solved prior to developing the area.

Dave Wallace, Public Safety Director, reported that traffic enforcement has increased with many traffic stops and citations being written. There is a concern regarding the first day of snowboarding in the Valley. Wallace is planning on overtime for his department and will use other agencies to assist. Wallace recognized Gene and Mary Mortimer as well as Officer Ramey Stevens for their extraordinary attempts to revive a heart attack patient.

IX. OLD BUSINESS

None

X. NEW BUSINESS

A. Consideration to Approve Resolution # 08-148, A Resolution Concerning Governing Body Meetings and Public Notice Required

This is a resolution required annually by the State of New Mexico. This is the open meetings act that governs when and how meetings will be conducted. The meeting place has been changed from the Columbine Inn to the Edelweiss Conference (Club) room.

MOTION: To approve Resolution 2008‑148, A Resolution concerning Governing Body Meetings and Public Notice Required.

Motion: Councilor Stagg Second: Councilor Bennett Passed: 4‑0.

B. Consideration to Approve Resolution 2008‑149, Appointment of Election Precinct Board

This is required by the State of New Mexico election code. The following people have agreed to serve on the election Board for the regular municipal election on March 4, 2008: Jayne Kraybill, Mary Mortimer and Holly Berger. Lea Fulmer has agreed to be the alternate election judge. The election will be held at the Edelweiss Club room.

MOTION: To approve Resolution 2008‑149, Appointment of Election Precinct Board

Motion: Councilor Stagg Second: Councilor Wiard Passed: 4‑0.

XI. MISCELLANEOUS ‑ Bruce Kelly reported on the Taos Regional Water Plan.

XII. ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE DATE, TIME AND PLACE OF THE NEXT MEETING OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL

The next meeting of the Village Council will be held on Tuesday February 5, 2008, at 2:00 p.m., at the Edelweiss Condos Conference Center.

XIII. CLOSED EXECUTIVE SESSION: Pending Litigation

MOTION: to go into closed executive session.

Motion: Councilor Wiard Second: Councilor Stagg Passed: 4-0

MOTION: to close the executive session and return to the Village Council meeting.

Motion: Councilor Wiard Second: Councilor Bennett Passed: 4-0

Nothing was discussed except pending litigation and no motions were made in closed session.

XIV. ADJOURNMENT

Motion: To adjourn the meeting.

Motion: Councilor Stagg Second: Councilor Wiard Passed: 4‑0.

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Neal King, Mayor Vanessa Chisholm, Village Clerk