Taos Ski Valley public meetings in 2021
27 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Village Council
The Taos Ski Valley Village Council is holding an emergency meeting to consider Resolution 2022-500, which would declare a state of emergency due to a natural disaster. The meeting is held via Zoom. No other substantive items are on the agenda.
- Resolution 2022-500: Declaration of Emergency Due to Natural Disaster
Village Council
The Village Council held an emergency meeting and unanimously approved Resolution 2022-500, declaring a state of emergency due to a snow squall on December 15, 2021, which caused wind damage, tree falls, and power outages. The declaration aligns with Taos County's emergency orders and may allow reimbursement for cleanup costs. The council also authorized the mayor and administrator to sign agreements and seek state/federal assistance.
- Resolution 2022-500: Declaration of Emergency Due to Natural Disaster (passed 4-0)
- Mayor's proclamation of civil emergency effective Dec. 15, 2021, 6:00 a.m.
- Wind speeds exceeded 100 mph, causing property damage and disrupting utilities
- Authorized mayor and administrator to enter into agreements (JPAs, MOUs, contracts) for emergency services
- Authorized application for state and federal assistance
Village Council
The Taos Ski Valley Village Council held a regular meeting via Zoom, approving appointments for police and fire chiefs, a budget adjustment for a new police officer, and several resolutions including a capital improvements plan, per-diem travel updates, and state road funding. The council also heard a final presentation on the Twining Road reconstruction project and discussed postal service options, with a closed session on pending litigation.
- Approved appointment of Interim Chief Vigil as Police Chief and Roberto Molina as Fire Chief
- Approved Resolution 2022-496 adding a new police officer position with salary/benefits in Law Enforcement Fund
- Approved Resolution 2021-499 accepting $60,000 state funding for road construction with $20,000 village match
- Approved Resolution 2022-495 adopting Capital Improvements Plan Update related to development impact fees
- Twining Road project: Phase 1 construction estimated at $4 million, paving/resurfacing at $1.5 million
Village Council
The Taos Ski Valley Village Council is meeting to consider appointments for police and fire/EMS chiefs, adopt a capital improvements plan update tied to development impact fees, and approve a budget adjustment for a new police officer. They will also discuss postal service options and hold a public hearing on the capital plan. The agenda includes several routine items such as minutes approval, committee reports, and a closed session on pending litigation.
- Appointment of Police Department Chief
- Appointment of Fire/EMS Department Chief
- Public hearing on Resolution 2022-495 adopting Capital Improvements Plan Update related to Development Impact Fees
- Resolution 2022-496: Budget adjustment adding a new police officer position, increasing salary/benefits in Law Enforcement Fund
- Resolution 2022-499: Accepting NM State Highway and Transportation Department financial assistance (LGRF DOT Control No. L500394)
Village Council
The Taos Ski Valley Village Council held a special meeting where it approved a Restaurant B liquor license for Taos Brewing Company dba Door 38 Pizza, approved staff's design review for the Core Arrival Road TIDD project, and reviewed key dates for the March 1, 2022 municipal election. The council also heard a presentation on a proposed $150 million Clean Energy Transportation and Recreation Corridor public-private partnership.
- Approved Application No. 1208909 for Restaurant B liquor license for Taos Brewing Company at 105 Sutton Place (former Stray Dog Cantina)
- Approved Village Staff recommendation for TIDD-eligible Core Arrival Road design by Taos Ski Valley Inc.
- Reviewed March 1, 2022 election calendar: candidate declaration Jan 4, early voting Feb 1, election day at Inn at Taos Valley
- Heard $150M Clean Energy Transportation and Recreation Corridor proposal (EV buses, gondola, bike paths, watershed work, road upgrades)
- Discussed expiring USPS contract and P&Z Commission appointment updates
Village Council
The Taos Ski Valley Village Council is holding a special meeting to consider a restaurant liquor license for Door 38 Pizza, review a design drawing for the Core Arrival Road project, and review key dates for the March 1, 2022 municipal election. The meeting is via Zoom and includes a public hearing on the liquor license application.
- Public hearing on Restaurant B Liquor License Application No. 1208909 by Taos Brewing Company, LLC dba Door 38 Pizza @ Taos Ski Valley
- Consideration of Village Staff recommendation for Design Drawing and Review of TIDD-Eligible Core Arrival Road project by Taos Ski Valley Inc.
- Review of March 1, 2022 Municipal Officer Election Key Dates Calendar
Village Council
The Village Council is reviewing and approving a state-approved contract for the Fiscal Year 2021 financial and compliance audit. The contract, valued at $24,840 including gross receipts tax, is with Southwest Accounting Solutions and was approved by the New Mexico State Auditor. This is a routine administrative action to meet the village's annual audit requirement.
- Contract No. 2021-1 with Southwest Accounting Solutions for FY2021 audit, total $24,840 including gross receipts tax
- Financial statement audit services: $16,000.06
- Financial statement preparation: $7,000.00
- Gross receipts tax: $1,840.00
- State Auditor approval contingent on using OSA-Connect portal contract form without changes
Village Council
The Taos Ski Valley Village Council will hold a public hearing on an ordinance to rezone Bull of the Woods Lots B & C from Special Use to Residential. The council will also consider resolutions on the FY2021 final audit, a contract postal unit, FY2022 legislative priorities, and two bus service agreements with the Town of Taos and Taos County. Additionally, they will discuss P&Z Commission appointments and receive reports from staff and committees.
- Public hearing on amended Ordinance No. 2022-30 to rezone Bull of the Woods Lots B & C from Special Use to Residential
- Resolution No. 2022-493 to accept FY2021 final audit
- Resolution No. 2022-492 to approve application and funding for a Village Contract Postal Unit
- Memorandum of Agreement with Town of Taos for NMRTD bus service 2021/2022 winter season
- Memorandum of Agreement with Taos County for NMRTD bus service 2021/2022 winter season
Village Council
The Taos Ski Valley Village Council will hold a regular meeting via Zoom to approve or discuss several ordinances and resolutions. Key items include a public hearing on cannabis zoning changes and a vote on rezoning Bull of the Woods Lots B & C from Special Use to Residential. The Council will also consider budget adjustments, financial assistance agreements, and liquor license transfers.
- Public hearing on Ordinance 2022-30 amending zoning for cannabis establishments
- Vote to rezone Bull of the Woods Lots B & C from Special Use to Residential
- Resolution 2022-489 transferring funds from General Fund Reserve to Water and Sewer Enterprise Funds
- Resolution 2022-490 approving NMDOT FY2022-2023 Municipal Arterial Program funding
- Public hearing on transfer of liquor license for Cid’s Mountain Market at 200 Thunderbird Road Unit 102
Village Council
The Taos Ski Valley Village Council held a regular meeting via Zoom, approving an ordinance to regulate cannabis establishments and uses, including a new Cannabis Overlay Zone. The council also approved a rezoning, a budget adjustment, a liquor license transfer, and other administrative items.
- Approved Ordinance 2022-30 creating a Cannabis Overlay Zone and regulating cannabis establishments
- Approved rezoning of Bull of the Woods Lots B & C from Special Use to Residential
- Approved Resolution 2022-489 transferring $100,000 from General Fund Reserve to Water and Sewer funds
- Approved liquor license transfer for Cid's Mountain Market at 200 Thunderbird Road Unit 102
- Approved Resolution 2022-490 for NMDOT funding of $93,333 for road work
Village Council
The Village Council held a workshop to review U.S. Postal Service services in Taos Ski Valley and discuss options to retain a Contract Postal Unit (CPU). A USPS district manager explained that the agency dropped the CPU idea due to a possible ownership transfer, but suggested an existing business could apply to become a VPO, CPU, or CPO. Councilor Stagg said TSVI would partner with the Village and Chamber to submit a proposal by the end of the week. The meeting was a workshop with no formal decisions made.
- USPS district manager Ross Pfaff explained the agency's decision to abandon a Contract Postal Unit in the village
- Discussion of options: Village Post Office, Contract Postal Unit, or Contract Post Office
- TSVI willing to partner with Village and Chamber to submit a proposal
- Offices of Senator Lujan and Representative Leger Fernandez expressed interest in resolving the issue
- Next regular council meeting scheduled for October 26, 2021
Village Council
The Village Council is holding a workshop to review U.S. Postal Service services in Taos Ski Valley and discuss options to retain a contract postal unit in the village. The meeting includes introductions of agency officials and a Q&A session. No formal decisions are expected; it is a discussion-focused workshop.
- Status review of U.S. Postal Service services in the Village of Taos Ski Valley
- Discussion on options to retain a U.S. Postal Service Contract Postal Unit
- Introduction of officials from USPS, Senator Heinrich, Senator Lujan, Representative Leger Fernandez, Attorney General Balderas, and Governor Lujan Grisham
Village Council
The Taos Ski Valley Village Council held a special meeting where it approved Ordinance No. 2022-71, establishing local regulations for cannabis businesses and use, including a $250 license fee and restrictions on public consumption. The council also approved a resolution accepting $56,252 in state funding for road work, but failed to approve the 2021 Development Impact Fee Land Use Assumptions, with councilors citing concerns about the report's accuracy. Discussions on the Capital Improvements Plan and Development Impact Fees were postponed to the next meeting.
- Approved Ordinance No. 2022-71 regulating cannabis use, sale, production, manufacturing, and cultivation
- Failed to approve Resolution No. 2021-469 adopting 2021 Development Impact Fee Land Use Assumptions (0-4 vote)
- Approved Resolution No. 2022-486 accepting $56,252 from NMDOT for road work, with $18,751 village match
- Discussed but did not hold public hearings on Capital Improvements Plan and Development Impact Fees
- Cannabis license fee set at $250, mirroring liquor license fee
Village Council
The Taos Ski Valley Village Council is holding a special meeting with public hearings on several items. They will consider adopting cannabis regulations, approving development impact fee land use assumptions, discussing the capital improvements plan and impact fees, and authorizing financial assistance from the state highway department.
- Public hearing on Ordinance No. 2022-71 for cannabis use, sale, production, manufacturing, and cultivation regulations
- Public hearing on Amended and Restated Resolution No. 2021-469 adopting 2021 Development Impact Fee Land Use Assumptions
- Discussion on adopting the Village's Capital Improvements Plan related to Development Impact Fees
- Discussion on adopting Village Development Impact Fees
- Consideration of Resolution No. 2022-486 for financial assistance from NM State Highway and Transportation Department FY2022, NM LGRF DOT
Village Council
The Taos Ski Valley Village Council will hold a public hearing on updating building codes to include 2018 New Mexico energy conservation codes, and will consider several resolutions related to the FY2021 budget, FY2022 budget, and acceptance of federal rescue funds. The council will also introduce an ordinance to regulate marijuana use, sale, production, and cultivation, and consider a contract with the Chamber of Commerce.
- Public hearing on Ordinance No. 2022-10 to adopt 2018 NM Energy Conservation Codes
- Resolution No. 2022-472 for FY2021 budget adjustment increasing GRT revenue and transfers to USDA, Roads, and Water Reserves funds
- Resolution No. 2022-479 to accept American Rescue Plan Act grant funding and create Fund No. 66/26000
- Resolution No. 2022-480 to approve FY2022 final budget
- Introduction of Ordinance No. 2022-71 to regulate marijuana use, sale, production, and cultivation
Village Council
The Village Council approved the purchase of a 2021 Dodge 5500 Wildmax Mini-Pumper from HME Inc. for $298,234, funded by a state loan. They also discussed funding benefits for part-time Fire/EMS personnel, with an estimated additional $50,000-$100,000 needed in the EMS budget.
- Approved purchase of 2021 Dodge 5500 Wildmax Mini-Pumper for $298,234 from HME Inc.
- Discussed funding benefits for part-time Fire/EMS personnel, estimated $50,000-$100,000 additional
- Noted risk of losing $80,000 annual state funding without Fire Inspector/Investigator staffing
Village Council
The Taos Ski Valley Village Council is holding a special meeting to consider two new business items: approving the purchase of a 2021 Dodge 5500 Wildmax Mini-Pumper from HME Inc., and providing direction on funding benefits for part-time fire/EMS personnel. No other substantive items are on the agenda.
- Purchase of 2021 Dodge 5500 Wildmax Mini-Pumper from HME Inc.
- Council direction on funding benefits for part-time fire/EMS personnel
Village Council
The Village Council discussed Ordinance 2021-71, which proposes updates to development impact fees to fund capital improvements like roads, water systems, and public safety facilities. The ordinance would repeal existing fee rules and establish new standards for assessing fees on new development projects.
- Ordinance 2021-71 proposes new development impact fees for capital improvements
- Fees would fund projects like roads, water systems, wastewater treatment, and public safety facilities
- Discussion included eligibility of TIDD-funded infrastructure for DIF credits
- Village Attorney Susan Baker, Esq. and Willdan Financial Services presented the ordinance
- Next meeting: Special Meeting on July 20, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. via Zoom
Village Council
The Taos Ski Valley Village Council is holding a workshop to discuss Ordinance 2021-71, a development impact fee update, with a report from the Capital Improvements Advisory Committee (CIAC). The discussion will include presentations from CIAC Chairman Ben Cook, Willdan Financial Services, the Village Attorney, and the Planning Director. No formal action is scheduled; it is a discussion item.
- Discussion of Ordinance 2021-71 Development Impact Fee Update
- CIAC report by Chairman Ben Cook
- Participation by Carlos Villarreal (Willdan Financial Services), Village Attorney Susan Baker, and Planning Director Patrick Nicholson
Village Council
The Taos Ski Valley Village Council approved several funding agreements, including road improvement grants from the NM Department of Transportation and a loan for fire department equipment. They also discussed updates to building codes, water and sewer connection fees, and the FY 2022 budget. The meeting included the appointment of a new police officer and a proclamation for the village's 25th anniversary.
- Approved $75,003 NMDOT COOP road fund grant (Village match $18,751)
- Approved $124,444 NMDOT MAP grant for Twining Road (Village match $31,111)
- Approved Resolution 2021-477 for $454,115.50 NMFA loan for fire apparatus (passed 3-2)
- Introduced Ordinance 2022-10 to adopt 2018 NM Energy Conservation Codes
- Discussed draft Ordinance 2021-70 establishing water/sewer connection fees
Village Council
The Taos Ski Valley Village Council is meeting to consider several administrative and financial items, including appointing a police officer, approving state road funding agreements, authorizing a loan for fire apparatus, and introducing ordinances related to building codes and water/sewer connection fees. They will also discuss the FY2022 budget and a development impact fee study.
- Appointment of Robert Salazar as Police Officer 2
- Agreement with NM DOT for FY2022 Local Government Road Fund (COOP) Award
- Agreement with NM DOT for 2022 Municipal Arterial Program (MAP) Award
- Resolution 2021-477 authorizing loan agreement with NM Finance Authority for fire apparatus
- Introduction of Ordinance 2022-10 to update building codes to include 2018 NM Energy Conservation Codes
Village Council
The Taos Ski Valley Village Council is meeting to consider several resolutions, including setting water, sewer, and trash rates for fiscal year 2022, approving a $454,115.50 NMFA loan for fire equipment, and approving a contract for a toilet installation at Williams Lake Trail Head. They will also discuss the village health order, the 25th anniversary, and various reports from committees and staff.
- Resolution 2021-473: Approving Water, Sewer, and Trash Rates for FY2022
- Resolution 2021-476: Approving NMFA loan of $454,115.50 for Fire Equipment
- Resolution 2021-474: Contract with CXT, Inc for toilet installation at Williams Lake Trail Head Hiker Parking
- Resolution 2021-475: Support for Taos Ski Valley Inc. Master Development Plan on USFS lands
- Resolution 2021-471: Open meeting requirements for boards and commissions
Village Council
The Taos Ski Valley Village Council is meeting to consider several items, including an ordinance updating building codes, resolutions for road funding and open meeting requirements, and letters of support for local projects and Taos Air. They will also discuss the village's financial report and fire department staffing.
- Introduction of Ordinance 2021-10 updating building and construction codes
- Resolution 2021-470 applying for NM DOT funds for Twining Road reconstruction
- Resolution 2021-471 on open meeting requirements for village boards
- Discussion of 3rd quarter FY2021 financial report
- Letter of support for Taos Ski Valley Inc. projects and Taos Air
Village Council
The Taos Ski Valley Village Council held a special meeting to discuss the Taos Ski Valley Incorporated (TSVI) Master Development Plan, a summer forest thinning project, and a conceptual design for the entry road. The presentation outlined plans to improve operations without expanding capacity, including public engagement ahead of US Forest Service review.
- TSVI Master Development Plan overview and public engagement
- Summer forest thinning project update tied to Rio Grande Water Fund
- Entry road conceptual design presentation
Village Council
The Taos Ski Valley Village Council is meeting to consider several resolutions and contracts. Key items include approving budget adjustments to cover negative fund balances in the sewer and water funds, reallocating CARES Act funds for emergency office space, extending the legal services contract, and renewing the GIS services contract. The council will also discuss the midyear budget review.
- Resolution 2021-463: Transfer from General Fund Reserve to Sewer Enterprise Fund to cover negative balance
- Resolution 2021-464: Transfer from General Fund Reserve to Water Depreciation Fund to cover negative balance
- Resolution 2021-465: Move CARES Act funds to pay rent for emergency village offices at apartment complex
- Extension of legal services contract with Susan C. Baker Esq. for 2021
- Renewal of GIS services contract with authorization for administrator to negotiate terms
Village Council
The Taos Ski Valley Village Council held a budget workshop to review mid-year financial shortfalls in water and sewer funds, which are below budgeted revenues. Councilors discussed cost-saving measures, potential government assistance, and short-term fund transfers but decided to delay action until the next meeting.
- Water and sewer revenues $124,045 below budget (30% and 31% of projected, respectively)
- Councilor Stagg opposes raising utility rates due to potential business recovery within six months
- Mayor Brownell expresses interest in hiring a paid EMS/Fire staff person
- Council delays action on budget adjustments pending further discussion
Village Council
The Taos Ski Valley Village Council is meeting via Zoom for a budget workshop. The agenda includes a review of enterprise funds and other funds, followed by a question-and-answer session. This is a working session focused on the village budget, not a regular decision-making meeting.
- Enterprise Funds Review
- Funds Review
- Q&A session