Taos Ski Valley public meetings in 2024

Village Council

The Taos Ski Valley Village Council will hold a regular meeting via Zoom, covering routine items like agenda approval and minutes, as well as new business including a budget adjustment for the Fire Enterprise Fund, dedication of roads, a donation for a post office facility, and a trails grant application. Public comment is limited to 5 minutes per person.

• Resolution 2025-593: Budget adjustment for FY2025 Fire Enterprise Fund
• Dedication of Ernie Blake Road and Thunderbird Road with river crossings by Taos Ski Valley, Inc.
• Donation of Condo Unit 103, Neal King Firehouse, for U.S. Postal Service facility
• Resolution 2025-594: Trails Plus Grant application for $94,600 with $32,750 match
• Oath of office for new police officer and firefighters

The Village Council voted 2-1 (1 abstention) to accept the dedication, bill of sale, and agreement for Ernie Blake Road and Thunderbird Road and their river crossings from Taos Ski Valley, Inc., making the Village responsible for their ownership and maintenance. The Council also approved a budget adjustment for the Fire Enterprise Fund, a Trails Plus grant application, and accepted a donated condo unit for a Post Office. A motion to table the road dedication failed for lack of a second.

• Approved Resolution 2025-593, FY2025 budget adjustment for Fire Enterprise Fund (4-0)
• Approved dedication of Ernie Blake Road and Thunderbird Road from TSVI (2-1, 1 abstain)
• Accepted donation of Condo Unit 103, Neal King Firehouse, for Post Office use (2-1, 1 abstain)
• Approved Resolution 2025-594, Trails Plus Grant application for $94,600 with $32,750 match (4-0)
• Approved agenda as amended (4-0)
• Approved November 15, 2024 meeting minutes (4-0)

Village Council

The Taos Ski Valley Village Council is meeting to consider several resolutions, including a $1.575 million New Mexico Water Project Fund agreement for water distribution system improvements, budget adjustments for EMS and Lodgers Tax funds, a $300,000 grant match for rural air services, and a letter of support for a proposed gondola project. The agenda also includes routine items like minutes approval, committee reports, and a closed session to discuss real property acquisition.

• Resolution 2025-588: $1.575M water project fund (loan $157,500) for water distribution improvements
• Resolution 2025-589: Budget adjustment for FY25 EMS Fund award
• Resolution 2025-590: Permanent budget adjustment for Lodgers Tax changes
• Resolution 2025-591: $300,000 grant match to Town of Taos for rural air services ($150k FY25, $150k FY26)
• Letter of support for TSVI Base-to-Base Gondola Project

The Village Council approved Resolution No. 2025-588, accepting $1,575,000 from the New Mexico Water Project Fund for water distribution system improvements, including a $157,500 loan. It also approved a $300,000 funding agreement with the Town of Taos for rural air services, paid in two $150,000 installments across FY25 and FY26. Other actions included budget adjustments for the EMS and Lodgers Tax funds, a bank signer resolution, and a letter of support for the proposed TSVI base-to-base gondola. The council also met in closed session to discuss real property acquisition.

• Approved Resolution No. 2025-588 accepting $1,575,000 water project funding, including a $157,500 loan (4-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 2025-591: $300,000 funding agreement with Town of Taos for rural air services, $150,000 in FY25 and $150,000 in FY26 (3-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 2025-589: EMS Fund budget adjustment for FY25 Emergency Medical Services Fund Act award (3-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 2025-590: permanent FY25 Lodgers Tax budget adjustment (2-1, with Mayor Stanek breaking a tie)
• Approved Resolution No. 2025-592: removals and additions of signers to Centinel Bank accounts (3-0)
• Authorized Mayor to send a letter of support for the proposed TSVI base-to-base gondola project (3-0, Councilor Stagg abstained)
• Acknowledged FY2025 1st Quarter financial data submitted to the Department of Finance (3-0)
• Held closed session on purchase or acquisition of real property (4-0 roll call)

Village Council

The Taos Ski Valley Village Council held a special meeting on October 21, 2024, and approved a license for Michael and Ana Hettinga to install, operate, and maintain a private water line within the public right of way at 115 Emma Lane. The motion passed 4-0. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was otherwise procedural.

• Approved agenda as written (4-0)
• Approved private water line license for Hettinga at 115 Emma Lane (4-0)

Village Council

The Taos Ski Valley Village Council is holding a special meeting to consider approving a license for Michael and Ana Hettinga to install, complete, operate, and maintain a private water line within the public right of way at 115 Emma Lane (Lot 6, Block 3, Re-platted, in Amizette). The agenda includes only this new business item, along with standard procedural items.

• License for private water line in public right of way at 115 Emma Lane (Lot 6, Block 3, Re-platted, in Amizette)

Village Council

The Taos Ski Valley Village Council is meeting to consider several items, including a public hearing on an ordinance revising the Planning and Zoning Commission's membership and duties, accepting a space dedication for a U.S. Post Office, creating a Project Manager position, and approving Lodgers Tax budget changes. The agenda also includes routine approvals of minutes and committee reports.

• Public hearing on Ordinance 2025-15 amending Ordinance 2022-15 regarding Planning and Zoning Commission membership and powers
• Consider accepting dedication of space for a proposed U.S. Post Office from TSVI in the new Village Firehouse/TSVI Office Building
• Consider creating a Village of Taos Ski Valley Project Manager position
• Consider Lodgers Tax Board recommendations for FY25 Lodgers Tax budget changes
• Approve appointment of Parks and Recreation Committee member roster

The Village Council approved Ordinance 2025-15, amending Ordinance 2022-15 to revise the Planning and Zoning Commission's membership, selection, and terms, including changing the chair's term from four years to two years to comply with state statute. The council also accepted the dedication of space for a proposed U.S. Post Office in the new Village Firehouse/TSVI Office Building and directed administration to pursue a lease agreement with the U.S. Postal Service. Additionally, the council approved creating a Project Manager position and approved the Lodgers Tax Board's FY25 budget changes (3-1).

• Approved agenda as written (4-0)
• Approved minutes of Aug 16, Sep 13, and Oct 4 meetings (4-0)
• Approved Parks and Recreation Committee roster changes adding Kent Kiel, removing Amanda Straka (4-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2025-15 amending Planning & Zoning Commission rules, with two-year chair term (4-0)
• Accepted dedication of space for U.S. Post Office in new Village Firehouse/TSVI Office Building (4-0)
• Approved creation of Project Manager position (4-0)
• Approved Lodgers Tax Board FY25 budget changes (3-1, Councilor Caldwell opposed)

Village Council

The Taos Ski Valley Village Council held a special meeting to confirm two mayoral appointments. Richard Bellis was confirmed as Village Administrator and Scott Hall was confirmed as a Planning & Zoning Commissioner. Both confirmations passed with unanimous 4-0 votes.

• Agenda approved (4-0)
• Richard Bellis confirmed as Village Administrator (4-0)
• Scott Hall confirmed as Planning & Zoning Commissioner (4-0)
• Meeting adjourned (4-0)

Village Council

The Taos Ski Valley Village Council is holding a special meeting to consider confirming the mayor's appointments for the Village Administrator and a Planning & Zoning Commissioner. The agenda contains only these two appointment items, with no other substantive business.

• Consideration to confirm mayor's appointment for Village Administrator
• Consideration to confirm mayor's appointment for Planning & Zoning Commissioner

Village Council

The Taos Ski Valley Village Council will hold a public hearing on Ordinance 2025-15, which would amend the existing ordinance to revise the Planning and Zoning Commission's membership, selection, appointment, terms, and duties. The council will also consider purchasing a 2014 Pierce Arrow XT 75-foot aerial fire truck. The agenda includes routine items such as approval of minutes, committee reports, and public comment periods.

• Public hearing on Ordinance 2025-15 amending Ordinance 2022-15 regarding Planning & Zoning Commission membership and duties
• Consideration to approve purchase of 2014 Pierce Arrow XT 75' Aerial Fire Truck
• Approval of minutes from August 16 and September 13, 2024 meetings
• Citizen's forum for non-agenda and agenda items (5-minute limit per person)

Village Council

The Village Council held a special meeting to confirm Mayor Stanek's appointment of Breck Craig as the new Village Administrator. The motion passed unanimously with a 4-0 vote. Craig was selected by the Village Administrator Interview Committee.

• Agenda approved (4-0)
• Confirmed Breck Craig as Village Administrator (4-0)
• Meeting adjourned (4-0)

Village Council

The Taos Ski Valley Village Council is holding a special meeting to consider confirming the mayor's appointment to the position of Village Administrator. This is the only substantive item on the agenda, with the rest being procedural. The meeting will be held via Zoom teleconference.

• Consideration to confirm mayor's appointment to Village Administrator

Village Council

The Taos Ski Valley Village Council will meet via Zoom to consider approving a resolution for the 2026-2030 Infrastructure Capital Improvement Plan and an ordinance revising the Planning and Zoning Commission's membership and duties. The agenda also includes appointments to committees and routine approvals of minutes.

• Resolution No. 2025-589 approving the 2026-2030 Infrastructure Capital Improvement Plan
• Ordinance 2025-15 amending Ordinance 2022-15 regarding Planning and Zoning Commission membership and powers
• Mayor's appointments to Village Administrator Interview Committee, Public Safety Committee, and Parks and Recreation Committee
• Approval of minutes from July 11 and July 19, 2024 meetings

The Village Council approved a five-year infrastructure plan and updated the Planning and Zoning Commission ordinance. The Council also confirmed several mayoral appointments to village committees.

• Approved Resolution No. 2025-589 for the 2026-2030 Infrastructure Capital Improvement Plan (4-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2025-15 revising Planning and Zoning Commission membership and terms to two years (4-0)
• Approved Mayor's appointment for a Village Administrator Interview Committee (4-0)
• Approved Mayor's appointment of Michael Chandler and Bob Thomas to the Public Safety Committee (4-0)
• Approved Mayor's appointment to the Parks and Recreation Committee (4-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (4-0)
• Approved July 11 and July 19, 2024 meeting minutes (4-0)

Village Council

The Taos Ski Valley Village Council is meeting to consider several resolutions, including the final FY2025 budget, water, sewer, and trash rates for the coming year, and a fire department command vehicle purchase. They will also review the fourth quarter FY2024 financial report, approve outside contractor agreements, award a water system design services contract, and consider a special use permit for road maintenance. Public comment is limited to 5 minutes per person.

• Resolution 2025-585: Approve FY2025 Final Budget
• Resolution 2025-586: Approve Water, Sewer, and Trash Rates for FY2025
• Resolution 2025-584: Approve Fourth Quarter FY2024 Financial Report
• Approve Village Fire Department Command Vehicle Purchase
• Award RFP 2024-02 Water System Design Services

The Village of Taos Ski Valley Council approved its Fiscal Year 2025 final budget and set water, sewer, and trash rates for the year, with one councilor voting against the rate resolution. The council also approved the fourth-quarter FY2024 financial report, renewed outside contractor agreements, authorized a fire department command vehicle purchase, awarded a water system design contract, and approved a USFS permit for Lower Twining Road maintenance. Councilor Tom Wittman was absent for the early votes and arrived partway through the meeting.

• Approved Resolution 2025-587 Public Safety Committee Scope, Roles, and Relations (3-0)
• Approved a voting member to the NMML Annual Conference and Resolutions Committee (3-0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-584, Fourth Quarter FY2024 Financial Report (3-0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-585, FY2025 Final Budget (3-0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-586, Water, Sewer, and Trash Rates for FY2025 (3-1, Caldwell voting nay)
• Approved Village outside contractor agreements, annual renewal and qualified price agreements (4-0)
• Approved Village Fire Department command vehicle purchase (4-0)
• Approved award of RFP 2024-02 Water System Design Services (4-0)

Village Council

The Village Council approved several state capital appropriations agreements for public buildings and road improvements. The Council also awarded engineering contracts and a construction contract for the Kachina Booster Station.

• Approved Resolution 2025-580 for Village Hall and Public Safety Vehicle Bays (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-581 for Fire Station #1 (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-582 for NM LGRF DOT road funding (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-583 for NM DOT Municipal Arterial Program road funding (4-0)
• Approved agreement for a Contracted Level II Water Operator (4-0)
• Awarded on-call engineering contracts to DEC and Huit Zollars (4-0)
• Tabled agreement with professional recruiting firm for Village Administrator (4-0)
• Accepted AnchorBuilt Inc. final bid for Kachina Booster Station construction (4-0)

Village Council

The Taos Ski Valley Village Council will meet to discuss and vote on several items, including updating building energy codes, dedicating up to $450,000 in Gross Receipts Tax revenue to utility funds, and approving memoranda of understanding with state and regional agencies. The meeting will also include committee reports and public comment periods.

• Consideration to adopt Ordinance 2024-10 updating building energy codes to 2021 NM standards
• Resolution 2024-578 dedicating up to $450,000 in GRT revenue to Joint Utility Funds for FY24
• Resolution 2024-579 dedicating up to $450,000 in GRT revenue to Joint Utility Funds for FY25
• Approval of MOU with NM State Fire Marshall for code enforcement
• Approval of MOU with Greater Valle de Taos Water & Wastewater Alliance for mutual assistance

The Village Council adopted Ordinance 2024-10 to update building construction codes with 2021 New Mexico Energy Conservation Codes. They also approved resolutions dedicating up to $450,000 in Gross Receipts Tax revenue to Joint Utility Funds for FY24 and FY25, though one resolution was initially tabled before being approved. Additionally, the Council authorized hiring a personnel recruitment firm and retained the existing village lobbyist.

• Approved Ordinance 2024-10 updating building codes to 2021 NM Energy Conservation Codes (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 2024-578 dedicating up to $450,000 GRT revenue to Joint Utility Funds for FY24 (3-1)
• Approved Resolution 2024-579 dedicating up to $450,000 GRT revenue to Joint Utility Funds for FY25 (3-1)
• Approved Memorandum of Understanding with NM State Fire Marshall Code Enforcement (4-0)
• Approved Memorandum of Understanding with Greater Valle de Taos Water and Wastewater Alliance (4-0)
• Authorized Mayor and Councilor to research and select potential personnel recruiters (4-0)
• Approved retaining Village Lobbyist Joe Thompson with current scope of work (3-1)

Village Council

The Village Council held a special meeting via Zoom on June 11, 2024. With a quorum present, the council approved the agenda 4-0 and approved awarding the contract for Phoenix Waterline Replacement to File Construction, LLC by a 4-0 vote. No dollar amount or contract terms were recorded in the minutes. The next regular meeting is set for Friday, June 21, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. via Zoom.

• Approved the meeting agenda (4-0)
• Approved award of the Phoenix Waterline Replacement contract to File Construction, LLC (4-0)
• Adjourned the meeting (4-0)

Village Council

The Taos Ski Valley Village Council approved the draft FY2025 budget for interim preparation and submission to the state Department of Finance and Administration. The council also approved the amended agenda and the minutes from the April 26, 2024 meeting. No other substantive decisions were made; several items were informational reports.

• Approved draft FY2025 budget for interim preparation (4-0)
• Approved agenda as amended, removing Item 11A (4-0)
• Approved minutes of April 26, 2024 regular meeting (4-0)

Village Council

The Village Council will consider a resolution to dedicate up to $450,000 in Gross Receipts Tax revenue to Joint Utility Funds. The Council will also discuss the draft FY2025 budget for interim preparation.

• Resolution No. 2024-578: Requesting up to $450,000 in Gross Receipts Tax for Water and Wastewater Funds
• Discussion and direction of Draft FY2025 Budget
• Committee reports from Planning & Zoning, Public Safety, Firewise, Parks & Recreation, and Lodger’s Tax Advisory Board

Village Council

The Village Council approved the mayor's request to terminate an individual's employment with the Village by a 3-1 vote, with Councilor Caldwell voting nay. The council also approved several resolutions and contracts, including budget adjustments, a water meter project, and a new ambulance. A contract for underground electric services was tabled because the contractor had not submitted a bid.

• Approved termination of Village employee (3-1)
• Approved Resolution 2024-574 for budget adjustment (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 2024-575 for rent transfers (4-0)
• Acknowledged FY2024 Q3 financial data (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 2024-576 for MAP time extension (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 2024-577 for NMED signatory assignment (4-0)
• Approved Huitt Zollars contract amendment for Twining Road (4-0)
• Awarded ultra-sonic water meter contract to Zenner USA (4-0)

Village Council

The Village Council will meet via Zoom to discuss several financial resolutions and service contracts. Key items include budget adjustments for GRT revenues and rent transfers, as well as contracts for water meters, fire hydrant locks, and a new medical rescue unit.

• Resolution 2024-574: Permanent budget adjustment for Hold Harmless GRT Revenues and USDA debt service
• Resolution 2024-575: Permanent budget adjustment for Village Complex rent transfers
• Contract amendment for Twining Road Reconstruction Project with Huitt Zollars
• Ultra-sonic Water Meter Project contract award to Zenner USA
• Agreement with Core & Main, Inc. for 50 tamper-proof Fire Hydrant locks

Village Council

The Taos Ski Valley Village Council will consider several resolutions and contracts, including budget adjustments, a water meter project, and a personnel termination. The agenda also includes committee reports and a presentation on the village website.

• Resolution 2024-574: budget adjustment for Hold Harmless GRT revenues and transfers to USDA debt service, Municipal Streets, and Water Reserves funds
• Resolution 2024-575: budget adjustment for rent transfers due to changes in department offices at the Village Complex
• Resolution 2024-576: accept time extension for NM DOT Municipal Arterial Program agreement
• Contract amendment for Twining Road Reconstruction Project with Huitt Zollars
• Award contract to Zenner USA for ultra-sonic water meters; purchase 50 fire hydrant locks from Core & Main

Village Council

The Taos Ski Valley Village Council met via Zoom for a budget workshop on April 16, 2024. The agenda included a review of enterprise funds and other funds, followed by a question-and-answer session. No formal decisions, approvals, or votes were recorded; the meeting was procedural and informational only.

Village Council

The Taos Ski Valley Village Council will conduct a budget workshop via Zoom. The meeting focuses on reviewing enterprise funds and general funds.

• Enterprise Funds Review
• Funds Review

Village Council

The Village Council approved an amended Development Impact Fee assessment for TSVI's new Hotel St. Bernard, accepting $341,555.85 owed to the Village and releasing $688,278.25 from escrow back to TSVI on a 2-1 vote, with one abstention. Councilors also approved a policy-development path for plowing municipal roads in Amizette after an outright plowing motion failed 3-1, and passed several resolutions covering fire retirement coverage, a fire enterprise fund, a DOT grant extension, and Parks & Recreation committee rules. A motion to act on the Phoenix Switchback water line rebid passed 3-1, directing Dennis Engineering to rebid the project in smaller sections.

• Approved amended DIF adjustment for Hotel St. Bernard: accept $341,555.85, release $688,278.25 from escrow (2-1, Caldwell nay, Stagg abstained)
• Denied direct plowing of municipal roads in Amizette (failed 3-1)
• Approved developing a plowing policy for municipal roads to return to Council by June 30, 2024 (4-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 2024-567 for PERA Municipal Fire Member Coverage Plan 1 (4-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 2024-568 requesting a time extension for NM DOT Municipal Arterial Program agreement L500522 (3-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 2024-566 setting up and budgeting a new Fire Enterprise fund (3-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 2024-569 for Parks & Recreation Committee Scope, Roles, and Relations (3-0)
• Approved publishing Ordinance 2024-10 updating building codes to include 2021 NM Energy Conservation Codes (3-0)

Village Council

The Taos Ski Valley Village Council will consider several resolutions and contracts, including a development impact fee adjustment for the new Hotel St. Bernard, a fire enterprise fund, and multiple infrastructure awards. The meeting is largely routine, with public comment periods and committee reports.

• Approve Resolution 2024-567 for PERA Municipal Fire Member Coverage Plan 1
• Accept $304,406.55 DIF owed by Hotel St. Bernard and release $725,427.55 from escrow
• Approve plowing of municipal roads in Amizette
• Approve Resolution 2024-568 requesting time extension for NM DOT MAP agreement L500522
• Approve Ordinance 2024-10 updating building codes to include 2021 NM Energy Conservation Codes

Village Council

The Taos Ski Valley Village Council will hold a hybrid community workshop to discuss infrastructure and services for the ski resort area. No official votes or decisions will be made during this meeting.

Village Council

The Village Council approved an interim lease with a purchase option for a condominium unit at the Neal King Memorial Firehouse. Other actions included updating underground electric utility regulations and adjusting the wastewater budget to cover contractor costs.

• Approved Ordinance No. 2024-51 amending underground electric utility service regulations (4-0)
• Approved interim lease with option to purchase Neal King Memorial Firehouse Condominium Unit 101 (2-1)
• Approved Resolution No. 2024-565 for FY2024 Wastewater Enterprise Fund budget adjustment (4-0)
• Directed development of a Memorandum of Understanding with Taos Area Mutual Domestic Water and Sewer Systems for equipment and staffing (4-0)
• Approved continuing membership in the New Mexico Self Insurers Fund (4-0)

Village Council

The Taos Ski Valley Village Council is meeting to consider several items, including a public hearing on an ordinance to amend underground electric utility regulations, an interim lease with option to purchase the Neal King Memorial Firehouse, a budget adjustment for increased wastewater contractor costs, and a possible closed session on real property acquisition.

• Public hearing on Ordinance No. 2024-51 amending underground electric utility service regulations
• Interim lease with option to purchase Neal King Memorial Firehouse, 9 Firehouse Road
• Resolution No. 2024-565 requesting budget adjustment for wastewater contractor costs
• Discussion on MOU with Taos Area Mutual Domestic Water and Sewer Systems for equipment/staff sharing
• Consideration to continue membership in New Mexico Self Insurers Fund

Village Council

The Village Council approved an interim lease with an option to purchase the Neal King Memorial Firehouse Condominium Unit 101. The Council also voted to hold additional meetings to increase public engagement and approved an ordinance regarding underground electric utility service.

• Approved interim lease with option to purchase Neal King Memorial Firehouse Condominium Unit 101 (3-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved publishing and posting Ordinance No. 2024-51 regarding underground electric utility service (4-0)
• Approved holding additional Council meetings for public engagement, starting the Saturday before the March meeting (4-0)
• Acknowledged FY2024 2nd Quarter Financial data for submission to the Department of Finance (4-0)
• Approved agenda as written (4-0)
• Approved January 5, 2024 special meeting minutes (4-0)

Village Council

The Taos Ski Valley Village Council is holding a regular meeting with several action items, including a possible closed session to discuss real property acquisition. The council will consider approving an interim lease with an option to purchase the Neal King Memorial Firehouse Condominium Unit 101, and will also consider holding additional council meetings, acknowledging FY2024 Q2 financial data, and publishing an ordinance on underground electric utility service.

• Consideration to approve interim lease with option to purchase Neal King Memorial Firehouse Condominium Unit 101, 9 Firehouse Road
• Consideration to publish and post Ordinance No. 2024-51 amending underground electric utility service regulations
• Council acknowledgement of FY2024 2nd Quarter financial data for submission to Local Government Division by Jan 31
• Consideration of holding additional council meetings to increase public engagement
• Possible closed session on purchase or acquisition of real property

Village Council

The Village Council approved a multi-party agreement for ski season shuttle services including two stops in Amizette. The Council also elected a Mayor Pro Tem and approved annual resolutions regarding meeting notices and municipal appointments.

• Approved shuttle service agreement with NCRTD, Town of Taos, and Taos County (4-0)
• Elected Councilor Wittman as Mayor Pro Tem (3-1)
• Confirmed names for appointive offices and municipal employees (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 2024-564 setting regular meetings for the third Friday of the month (4-0)
• Approved contracting with a lobbyist (4-0)
• Approved Village Committee Appointments (4-0)
• Approved December 19, 2023 meeting minutes (4-0)