VILLAGE COUNCIL MEETING
MINUTES
EDELWEISS CONDOS CONFERENCE ROOM
TAOS SKI VALLEY, NEW MEXICO
TUESDAY, MAY 1, 2007, 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 Wittman Second: Councilor Wiard Passed: 4-0.
IV. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE APRIL 3, 2007 BUDGET WORKSHOP
MOTION: To approve the minutes from the April 3, 2007 Budget Workshop.
Motion: Councilor Wittman Second: Councilor Wiard Passed: 4-0.
V. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE APRIL 3, 2007 VILLAGE COUNCIL MEETING
MOTION: To approve the minutes from the April 3, 2007 Village Council Meeting.
Motion: Councilor Wittman Second: Councilor Wiard Passed: 4-0.
VI. FINANCIAL REPORTS
The financial reports were presented by Vanessa Chisholm and accepted into the minutes.
VII. COMMITTEE REPORTS
A. Planning and Zoning Commission
Councilor Wittman reported P&Z will meet on Monday, May 7, 2007, at 1:00 p.m. A public hearing is scheduled for a conditional use permit (CUP) for Block A, Lot 01-D, O.E. Pattison Subdivision (formerly Sangre de Cristo), Troy Baillio/JTS Properties and Investments.
B. Public Safety Committee
Councilor Bennett stated that the March meeting was cancelled and did not meet in April. The next meeting is TBA.
C. Public Works Committee
Councilor Stagg said the Committee did not meet.
D. Lodgers' Tax Advisory Committee
No report.
E. Parks & Recreation Committee
No report.
F. Other Reports
Councilor Wiard reported on the IGC and the Taos Regional Landfill Board meetings held in April. Wiard attended the NMML District 2 meeting in Angel Fire. Wiard also discussed the need for a new jail which was brought up at the Taos County Judicial Complex meeting. Five future NMML meetings were mentioned. They will occur in June, July, and August.
VIII. MAYOR'S REPORT
Mayor King had no written report. King stated that there are some ideas for water and sewer depreciation which will be discussed in the future.
IX. ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT
Rob Straebel reported on the health care issues for Village staff. Straebel stated the costs for health insurance were going up 12.7% and that this was unacceptable. Staff is working on this. A decision will be made by July 1, 2007. Staff participated in a municipal health care teleconference discussion sponsored by the International City Managers' Association regarding escalating health care costs. Many ideas came from this discussion.
Straebel also spoke about a legislative fund appropriation of $100,000 granted to the Village to plan, design and construct a heliport for the Village. He spoke about the status of the Public Safety Building, and the collaborative Forest Restoration Program Grant, which was denied. Straebel further stated that Ron McLaughin is submitting a water master plan. It will be presented at the June meeting. Bruce Kelly has developed a draft water agreement for the Kachina people and the Village will designate a site for the water storage tank. A meeting regarding the Kachina water tank was held and percentages were discussed for each property owner.
Straebel said that the sewer line extension project will commence in mid-May. Legislative appropriation funds will be used.
X. OLD BUSINESS
A. Public Hearing: FY 2007-08 Budget and Consideration to Pass Resolution 2007-136, a resolution to adopt FY2007-08 Budget
Straebel presented changes made to the budget since the workshop meeting on April 3, 2007. Mayor King opened the Public Hearing. No one spoke for the budget. No one spoke against the budget. Mayor King closed the Public Hearing. Discussion was held by the Council.
MOTION: To approve Resolution 2007-136, a resolution to adopt the FY 2008 Budget.
Motion: Councilor Wiard Second: Councilor Wittman Passed: 4-0.
XI. NEW BUSINESS
A. Resolution 2007-137, Consideration to pass resolution 2007-137, a resolution establishing the local Ad Valorem Tax
Council needs to pass this resolution to set the local Ad Valorem tax at 4 mils. The tax rate is the same as this year's rate.
MOTION: To approve resolution 2007-137 a resolution establishing the local Ad Valorem Tax Rate for the Village of Taos Ski Valley.
Motion: Councilor Stagg Second: Councilor Wiard Passed: 4-0.
B. Consideration to appoint a Member to the Nominating Committee of the Holy Cross Board
Councilor Bennett has performed this task in the past, and has agreed to serve as a member of the Nominating Committee again this year.
MOTION: To nominate and appoint Councilor Bennett as a member to the Holy Cross Hospital Nominating Committee.
Motion: Councilor Wiard Second: Councilor Stagg Passed: 4-0.
C. Resolution 2007-138, Consideration to pass Resolution 2007-138, a resolution requesting a permanent budget adjustment
The NM Municipal Courts automation program notified Judge Mortimer that additional reimbursement funds will be available on a first come, first served basis for this fiscal year for equipment needed by the individual courts. The VTSV Court is in need of a desk, chair, and file cabinet for a budget adjustment of $1500, to be reimbursed by the court automation program.
MOTION: To approve Resolution 2007-138, a resolution requesting a permanent budget adjustment.
Motion: Councilor Bennett Second: Councilor Wittman Passed: 4-0.
D.Enchanted Circle Law Enforcement MOA
This document is a result of several months of development. Its primary purpose is to have a document and measure in place for immediate assistance during an emergency incident and resources available for planned events that require additional assistance. This MOA will eliminate the need for cross commissions and answer the courts jurisdiction issues.
Discussion was held by Council.
MOTION: To adopt this MOA so that the agencies listed can assist one another as the may arise without the jurisdictional restrictions that now exist.
Motion: Councilor Stagg Second: Councilor Bennett Passed: 4-0.
E. Consideration to Dispose Obsolete Equipment (vehicles)
The Village has determined that the Department of Public Safety's 1998 Chevrolet Tahoe and 2001 Chevrolet Blazer each has a current resale value of less than $5,000 and that the vehicles are obsolete for use by the Village. Both vehicles have been replaced by Ford Expeditions. As per State Statues, the Village may dispose of any item of tangible personal property belonging to that authority and delete it from its public inventory upon a specific finding by the authority that the item is 1) of a current resale value of $5,000 or less and 2) worn-out, unusable or obsolete to the extent that the item is no longer economical or safe for continued use by the body.
MOTION: To find the 1998 Chevrolet Tahoe and the 2001 Chevrolet Blazer unusable and obsolete.
Motion: Councilor Wittman Second: Councilor Stagg Passed: 4-0.
F. Resolution 2007-139, consideration to pass resolution 2007-139, a resolution approving participation in the program of the North Central NM Economic Development District.
Each year, the North Central NM Economic District asks the Village for a membership fee which is used to match federal funds from the Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration. The annual dues are $210.00.
MOTION: To approve Resolution 2007-139, a resolution approving participation in the Program of the North Central NM Economic Development District.
Motion: Councilor Wiard Second: Councilor Bennett Passed: 4-0.
XII. MISCELLANEOUS - None
XIII. CLOSED EXECUTIVE SESSION - Purchase of water rights
MOTION: To go to closed session.
Motion: Councilor Wiard Second: Councilor Wittman Passed: 4-0.
MOTION: To return back to the open Village Council Meeting.
Motion: Councilor Stagg Second: Councilor Wiard Passed: 4-0.
It was noted here that the only thing discussed in closed session was the purchase of water rights, as listed on the agenda, and no action was taken.
XIV. 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 June 5, 2007, at 2:00 p.m., at the Edelweiss Condos Conference Center.
XV. 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