VILLAGE COUNCIL MEETING

 MINUTES

COLUMBINE INN CONFERENCE CENTER

TAOS SKI VALLEY, NEW MEXICO

 TUESDAY, AUGUST 1, 2006 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.

III.      APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA

MOTION: To approve the agenda as submitted.

            Motion: Councilor Wiard                 Second: Councilor Wittman            Passed: 4-0.

IV.      APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE JULY 11, 2006 VILLAGE COUNCIL MEETING

MOTION: To approve the minutes from the July 11, 2006 Meeting.

            Motion: Councilor Wittman             Second: Councilor Bennett               Passed: 4-0.

V.        FINANCIAL REPORTS

The financial reports were presented by Village Administrator Rob Straebel and accepted into the minutes.

VI.      COMMITTEE REPORTS

A.  Planning and Zoning Commission

Councilor Wittman reported that the P&Z Commission will meet on August 14, 2006, at 9:30 a.m., in the Looking Glass Conference Room at Taos Ski Valley, Inc.

B.  Public Safety Committee

Councilor Bennett said the Committee will meet on August 29, 2006 at 9:00 a.m., at the Village Offices.

C.  Public Works Committee

Councilor Stagg said the committee meeting is to be announced.

D.  Lodgers' Tax Advisory Committee

No report.

E.  Parks & Recreation Committee

Councilor Wiard said the committee will meet sometime in September.

F.  Other Reports

Councilor Wiard reported that she had attended the Taos Regional Landfill Board meeting where Angel Fire and two Pueblos were invited to join the organization. She attended the New Mexico Municipal League (NMML) Resolutions Committee Meeting. She also reminded everyone that the NMML Conference will be held in Taos at the end of the month.

VII.     MAYOR'S REPORT

Mayor King had no report as he was on vacation, but stated that the NMML members have been invited to Taos Ski Valley for a luncheon on Tuesday, August 29, 2006, prior to the NMML Conference. Chairlifts will be running for NMML members.

VIII.   ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT

Straebel reported on the storm water drainage work on Phoenix Switchback, sewer line extensions, storm water drainage for the Public Safety Building and Recycling Areas, the final completion of the Wastewater Treatment Plant, the Sangre de Cristo Project, drainage and erosion control regulations, and connection fees.

IX.      OLD BUSINESS

            A.        Review of Resolution 2007-121 Permanent Budget Adjustment for FY 2006

MOTION: To approve Resolution 2007-121 as the Council has reviewed and agrees with the changes.

            Motion: Councilor Stagg                  Second: Councilor Wittman             Passed: 4-0.

            B.        PUBLIC HEARING: Ordinance 07-30 an Amendment to Ordinance 05-30 Zoning Regulations to Revise Impact Fees for New Development

The Public Hearing was opened by Mayor King. No one spoke either for or against the ordinance changes.

MOTION: To approve Ordinance No. 07-30, an Amendment to Ordinance 05-30 Zoning Regulations to Revise Impact Fees for New Development

            Motion: Councilor Stagg                  Second: Councilor Wittman             Passed: 4-0.

X.        NEW BUSINESS

            A.        Resolution #07-122, A Resolution Authorizing the Assignment of Official Representatives and Signatory Authorities for a Grant Agreement with the State of New Mexico

MOTION: To approve Resolution #07-122.

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

XI.      MISCELLANEOUS

Fred Wilson, owner of the Tembion, asked questions regarding summer activities in the Village and if the Village Council was doing anything about it. Councilor Wiard addressed the question by stating that this issue is the responsibility of the Chamber of Commerce and they are proceeding with these issues. Discussion followed.

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, September 5, 2006, at 2:00 p.m., at the Columbine Inn Conference Room.

XIII.   ADJOURNMENT

Motion: To adjourn the meeting.

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

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Neal King, Mayor                                                    Vanessa Chisholm, Village Clerk