Taos Ski Valley public meetings in 2022
23 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Village Council
The Taos Ski Valley Village Council will meet via Zoom to approve routine documents and hear committee reports. No major policy changes are scheduled, but members will consider a permanent budget adjustment for the lodgers tax and adopt the 2023 holiday schedule.
- Approve Resolution 2023-523 to permanently adjust FY2023 lodgers tax revenue and expenses
- Adopt the 2023 Village Holiday Schedule
- Approve FY2024 Village Budget Calendar for financial planning
- Award contract to Anchor Built Inc. to repair Village Complex Units 9, 10, and 1
- Approve trade-in of 2021 Dodge 500 Mini-pumper toward purchase of 2024 Freightliner Water Tanker
Village Council
The Taos Ski Valley Village Council is meeting to consider several resolutions, including creating a fund for state cannabis excise tax revenue, applying for a grant to update the comprehensive plan, and approving the 2022 legislative priority request. They will also acknowledge first-quarter financial data and discuss approving out-of-state travel for the building official. The agenda includes routine items like minutes approval and committee reports.
- Resolution 2023-520: Create Fund 07/28000 for cannabis excise tax revenue and expenses
- Resolution 2023-521: Apply for NM Finance Authority Local Government Planning Grant for 2024 Comprehensive Plan Update
- Resolution 2023-522: Approve Village 2022 Legislative Priority Request
- Acknowledge FY2023 1st Quarter Financial data submitted to Dept. of Finance
- Discussion to approve out-of-state travel for Building Official Bowden for ICC continuing education
Village Council
The Taos Ski Valley Village Council is meeting to discuss and potentially approve several resolutions and agreements, including funding for fire hydrants and water infrastructure, a water system study amendment, and letters of support for county and broadband initiatives. They will also consider returning a $140,000 escrow payment for development impact fees and appoint a TIDD board member.
- Resolution 2023-518: Agreement with NM Environment Dept for fire hydrant installation (SAP 22-G2437-STB)
- Resolution 2023-519: Agreement with NM Environment Dept for Kachina water distribution lines (SAP 22-G2434-STB)
- Second amendment to April 2021 MOU for village-wide water system study and master plan
- Discussion on returning $140,000 escrow payment for development impact fees for fire station first floor
- Letter of support for Taos County's 0.25% GRT increase for fire and EMS services
Village Council
The Taos Ski Valley Village Council met on September 27, 2022, to discuss and vote on several items, including development impact fee discounts, a winter bus service agreement, and a GIS services contract. The council also discussed the potential sale of the Village Complex and held a closed session on pending litigation. The meeting included reports from staff and committees.
- Approved development impact fee discounts not to exceed $101,015 for TSVI Firehouse, Mogul Medical, and Warehouse developments, reducing the total due from $312,055 to $211,040
- Approved MOU with North Central Rural Transit District for 2022-2023 ski season winter bus service, with Village committing $42,140
- Approved GIS Services Agreement with Sage GIS LLC, contract limit $36,000 at $28/hour for 1200 hours
- Approved contract with Coppler Law Firm, P.C. as special counsel for wastewater matters
- Discussed Village Complex property, with council opposing sale at this time
Village Council
The Taos Ski Valley Village Council will meet to receive committee and staff reports, discuss the Village Complex property sale, and vote on several new business items including legal services for wastewater matters and escrow agreements for firehouse and development projects.
- Approve escrow agreements for TSVI Firehouse, Mogul Medical, and Warehouse Developments
- Approve development impact fee discounts for TSVI Firehouse, Mogul Medical, and Warehouse Developments
- Approve GIS services agreement with Sage GIS LLC
- Approve MOU with North Central Rural Transit District for 2022-2023 ski season bus service
- Approve contract with Coppler Law Firm for wastewater legal services
Village Council
The Taos Ski Valley Village Council is holding a special meeting to consider appointing a mayor and to approve a subaward grant agreement for the Coronavirus State Fiscal Recovery Fund. The meeting is conducted via Zoom and includes standard procedural items such as roll call and agenda approval.
- Consideration to appoint a Mayor for the Village of Taos Ski Valley (NMSA 3-11-2)
- Consideration to approve the Subaward Grant Agreement for the Coronavirus State Fiscal Recovery Fund
- Authorization for Village Administrator to enter into the grant agreement
Village Council
The Taos Ski Valley Village Council met and approved several items, including the 2024-2028 Infrastructure & Capital Improvements Plan, a contract for a grant writer, a health incentive policy, and an increase in entry-level staff pay to $17.50 per hour. They also accepted a water repair plan from TSVI and discussed the future of the Village Complex at 1346 NM 150, with no final decision made. The meeting was held via Zoom and included a moment of silence for the passing of Mayor Neal King.
- Approved Resolution No. 2023-517, the 2024-2028 Infrastructure & Capital Improvements Plan (ICIP)
- Approved contract for a grant writer to seek water and wastewater funding
- Approved raising entry-level staff pay from $15.00 to $17.50 per hour
- Approved health incentive policy with reimbursement increased from $300 to $500 per year
- Discussed disposition of Village Complex at 1346 NM 150; no decision made
Village Council
The Village Council will consider the 2024-2028 Infrastructure & Capital Improvements Plan and adjustments to entry-level staff pay. The meeting also includes discussions regarding a water repair plan and the use of property at 1346 NM 150.
- Approval of 2024-2028 Infrastructure & Capital Improvements Plan (ICIP)
- Discussion of Village Complex appraisal and public use of 1346 NM 150
- Consideration of adjusting Village staff entry level pay
- Consideration of water repair plan by TSVI
- Contract approval for a grant writer for water and wastewater funding
Village Council
The Village Council is holding a special meeting to consider four resolutions: a permanent budget adjustment for FY2022 related to USDA loan transfers and hold-harmless gross receipts tax revenues, approval of the fourth quarter FY2022 financial report, approval of the FY2023 final budget, and renewal of annual outside contractor agreements. All items are up for decision, not just discussion.
- Resolution 2022-514: permanent budget adjustment increasing transfer into USDA Loan (63) and out of General Fund (03) for hold-harmless GRT revenues
- Resolution 2022-515: approval of Q4 FY2022 financial report ending June 30, 2022
- Resolution 2023-516: approval of FY2023 final budget
- Renewal of Village annual outside contractor agreements
Village Council
The Taos Ski Valley Village Council will meet via Zoom to consider appointments for Public Safety Director and EMS Director, discuss the draft 4th Quarter FY 2022 financial report and FY2023 final budget, and provide direction on several contracts and purchases. The agenda includes routine items like approval of minutes and committee reports, as well as new business items such as a $35,000 contribution to Rocky Mountain Youth Corps and an avalanche study contract.
- Appointment of Virgil Vigil as Public Safety Director
- Appointment of Ray Gonzales as EMS Director
- Discussion of Draft 4th Quarter FY 2022 Financial Report
- Discussion of Draft FY2023 Final Budget
- Contract preparation for Rocky Mountain Youth Corps with $35,000 contribution
Village Council
The Village Council approved updates to the Planning and Zoning Commission and established new water and sewer system connection fees. The Council also authorized two resolutions to accept state funding for road projects and approved the separation of the Fire and EMS departments.
- Approved Ordinance 2022-15 to update Planning and Zoning Commission membership and duties
- Approved Resolution 2022-510 to set water and sewer system connection fees
- Approved Resolution 2022-511 for $73,599.00 in NMDOT LGRF road project funding
- Approved Resolution 2022-512 for $112,720.00 in NMDOT MAP road project funding
- Approved Resolution 2022-513 to separate and rename the Fire and EMS departments
Village Council
The Taos Ski Valley Village Council is meeting to consider several resolutions, including setting water and sewer connection fees, accepting state highway funding, separating the fire and EMS departments, and approving a settlement. They will also discuss employee pay increases beyond the budgeted four percent. The agenda includes a public hearing on updating the Planning and Zoning Commission ordinance.
- Public hearing on Ordinance 2022-15 revising Planning and Zoning Commission rules
- Resolution 2022-510 setting water and sewer connection fees
- Resolution 2022-511 accepting NMDOT LGRF financial assistance
- Resolution 2022-512 approving NMDOT Municipal Arterial Program agreement
- Resolution 2022-513 separating and renaming Fire and EMS departments
Village Council
The Taos Ski Valley Village Council is meeting to consider a public hearing on Ordinance No. 2022-70, which would establish water and sewer connection fees based on the cost of a physical connection. They will also discuss and approve the Village interim budget for FY2023, consider updates to the Planning and Zoning Commission ordinance, and review a trails kiosk proposal. The meeting includes routine reports and a closed session for pending litigation.
- Public hearing on Ordinance No. 2022-70 establishing water and sewer connection fees
- Approval of interim budget for FY2023
- Ordinance 2022-15 updating Planning and Zoning Commission membership and duties
- Approval of Enchanted Circle Trails Association kiosk
- Closed session to discuss pending litigation
Village Council
The Taos Ski Valley Village Council is meeting to consider several items, including setting water and sewer connection fees, accepting engineered plans for the Entry Road Realignment Project, and approving resolutions for grant funding and budget adjustments. They will also review the village's 3rd quarter financial report and discuss pending litigation in closed session.
- Ordinance No. 2022-70: Establish water and sewer connection fees based on physical connection cost
- Accept engineered plans for Entry Road Realignment Project
- Resolution No. 2022-507: Accept Non-Federal Lands grant funding, create Fund #64/21800
- Resolution No. 2022-508: Budget adjustment for Lodger's Tax revenue and administrative fees
- Resolution No. 2022-509: Dispose of Fire Department Garage capital asset
Village Council
The Village Council held a budget workshop to review and discuss the proposed FY2023 budget. Staff presented preliminary figures for enterprise funds, including water, sewer, and waste services. Changes to the draft budget will be presented at the May 24, 2022, Regular Council Meeting.
- Review of FY2023 proposed Water Operating budget
- Review of FY2023 proposed Water Depreciation budget
- Review of FY2023 proposed Sewer Operating budget
- Review of FY2023 proposed Sewer Depreciation budget
- Review of FY2023 proposed USDA Debt Service & Reserves budget
Village Council
The Taos Ski Valley Village Council will hold a special meeting to approve a mayoral appointment to a vacant council position and elect a mayor pro tem. The meeting is conducted via Zoom teleconference.
- Consideration to approve mayor’s appointment to vacant council position
- Election of mayor pro tem
Village Council
The Taos Ski Valley Village Council is meeting to consider several items, including the preliminary FY2023 budget, a resolution for the Twining Road reconstruction project, and the acceptance of infrastructure dedications from Taos Ski Valley, Inc. The council will also discuss a water system study and a plumbing material purchase. The agenda includes routine reports and a closed session for pending litigation, real property, and personnel matters.
- Preliminary budget discussion and direction for FY2023
- Resolution No. 2022-506 for NMDOT Transportation Project Fund application and match for Twining Road Reconstruction Project
- Dedication and agreements for Sutton Place and Strawberry Hill utility improvements from Taos Ski Valley, Inc.
- Acceptance of Village Water System Study and completion of a Water Master Plan
- Approval of plumbing material purchase from Roger Pattison
Village Council
The Taos Ski Valley Village Council is meeting to consider adopting revised development impact fees, which would establish procedures for their implementation. The council will also vote on several resolutions and contracts, including applications for state road funding, a water and sewer rate study, and a GIS contractor renewal.
- Public hearing on amended Ordinance 2022-30 for revised development impact fees
- Resolution 2022-502 adopting revised development impact fees
- Resolution 2022-503 authorizing parking, traffic, and road condition restrictions
- Resolutions 2022-504 and 2022-505 for NM State Highway and Transportation funding applications
- Contract with Raftelis for water/sewer rate study and trash/recycling fee study
Village Council
The Taos Ski Valley Village Council met via Zoom to discuss and vote on several key items, including the adoption of revised development impact fees, road drainage funding applications, and contracts for services. The Council also heard committee reports and staff updates on utility infrastructure and firewise initiatives.
- Adopted Amended Ordinance 2022-30 to establish procedures for revised development impact fees
- Approved Resolution No. 2022-502 adopting revised development impact fees under NM Development Impact Fees Act
- Approved applications for $75,000 in state highway funding for road drainage improvements on Zap’s Road, Porcupine Road, and Kachina Road
- Approved renewal of Village GIS contractor contract for $14,000 (FY2022) and $42,000 (FY2023)
- Failed to approve $56,270 contract with Raftelis for water/sewer rate study and trash/recycling fee analysis
Village Council
The Taos Ski Valley Village Council is meeting to consider several items, including a public hearing on an amended local cannabis license ordinance, a proposal to revise development impact fees, and a project participation agreement with TSVI to construct offices and a village fire house. The council will also consider appointments, including a police officer and planning and zoning commissioners, and receive reports from committees and staff.
- Public hearing on amended Ordinance 2022-71 establishing local cannabis license and regulations
- Consideration to publish and post Ordinance No. 2022-30 amending development impact fee procedures
- Review and consideration of Project Participation Agreement with TSVI for offices and village fire house
- Consideration to approve appointment of Police Officer Gladeau
- Consideration to approve renewal of Village Annual Outside Contractor Contract
Village Council
The Taos Ski Valley Village Council will hold a regular meeting to decide on appointments, approve minutes, and review ordinances. Key decisions include appointing a new police officer, approving a local cannabis license ordinance, and discussing development impact fees and a fire house project.
- Appointment of James Gladeau as Police Officer 2
- Approval of amended Ordinance 2022-71 for local cannabis licensing and regulations
- Publication and posting of Ordinance 2022-30 to revise development impact fee procedures
- Approval of 2nd quarter financial report showing $308,315 net operating loss
- Project participation agreement with TSVI to construct a Village Fire House and offices
Village Council
The Taos Ski Valley Village Council held a workshop to review the Village of Taos Ski Valley Plan of Finance, a 10-year budget projection prepared by financial advisor Brad Angst of Stifel & Company. The plan highlights concerns about declining revenue relative to expenses, with property tax growing at 2% annually and gross receipts tax averaging $1.525 million per year. The Council discussed restricted fund balances and the need for stable operational funding.
- 10-year budget projection presented by Stifel & Company
- Gross receipts tax averages $1.525 million annually
- Hold Harmless Revenues average $249,000 annually for wastewater treatment plant
- General Fund expenditures increasing faster than revenues
- Utility fund FY22 revenues budgeted to increase 50% over FY21
Village Council
The Taos Ski Valley Village Council is holding a special meeting to discuss pending litigation concerning the Ovivo contract in closed session and to give direction on publishing and posting an amended ordinance that would establish a local cannabis license and adopt regulations regarding cannabis. The meeting is conducted via Zoom teleconference.
- Closed session discussion of pending litigation concerning Ovivo contract
- Introduction and direction to publish and post Amended Ordinance 2022-71 establishing a local cannabis license and adopting regulations regarding cannabis