Angel Fire public meetings in 2024

AXX Airport Committee

The Airport Transport Committee is meeting to discuss required documents and data from Colfax County for a consultant. The body will also review reports on airport improvements, lease progress, and the consultant RFP.

• FAA Compliance Plan data needs
• Five-year Airport Expenditures & Income for budget estimate
• Grant Status Update
• Report on immediate airport improvements
• Consultant RFP report

The Airport Transport Committee unanimously approved the agenda and November minutes. The Village selected Jeffrey Gilmer as airport director. The committee discussed airport finances, grants, snow removal, and a consultant RFP, but no formal votes were taken on these items.

• Approved agenda and November 21, 2024 minutes (unanimous)
• Selected Jeffrey Gilmer as airport director

Council

This special meeting includes discussion and possible approval of a short-term nightly rental ordinance (Ordinance 2404-08) and its fee schedule (Resolution 2024-76), a contract for Axon lapel and dash cameras, and donation of an older Fire Department ambulance.

• Approve contract with Axon for lapel and dash cameras (Chief Jerry Hogrefe)
• Approve donation of older Fire Department ambulance
• Approve Ordinance 2404-08 Short Term Nightly Rental Ordinance
• Approve Resolution 2024-76 Short Term Nightly Rental Fee Schedule

The Angel Fire Village Council unanimously approved four items: a contract with Axon for lapel and dash cameras, donation of an older Fire Department ambulance to Sierra Bonita Rincon Fire Department, Ordinance 2024-08 for short-term nightly rentals, and Resolution 2024-76 establishing a short-term rental fee schedule. All votes were 3-0 with Mayor Pro Tem How, Counselor Crain, and Counselor Humbert voting aye; Counselor Weeks was absent.

• Approved Axon lapel and dash camera contract totaling $20,551.34 per year (3-0)
• Approved donation of older Fire Department ambulance to Sierra Bonita Rincon Fire Department (3-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2024-08 Short Term Nightly Rental Ordinance (3-0)
• Approved Resolution 2024-76 Short Term Nightly Fee Schedule with sliding scale fees (3-0)

Council

The Village Council will consider four action items at this special meeting: a contract with Axon for lapel and dash cameras for the police department, a proposal to donate an older fire department ambulance, and two items establishing a short-term nightly rental ordinance and its associated fee schedule. The ordinance would require permits, set operational standards, and impose fees including a 5% lodger's tax and a 2.4% sports facility fee.

• Authorize a contract with Axon for lapel and dash cameras (Police Chief Jerry Hogrefe)
• Approve donation of an older Fire Department ambulance
• Adopt Ordinance 2404-08 to regulate short-term nightly rentals (less than 30 days), including permit requirements and operational rules
• Approve Resolution 2024-76 setting fee schedules for short-term rental permits

Lodger's Tax Committee

The Lodger’s Tax Advisory Board will meet to review feedback on several project recommendations and discuss new air service. The meeting includes a report from the Tourism Director.

• Village Council feedback on Events Center, Skate Fest, and Digital Sign recommendations
• Advanced Air service and Inaugural Flight information
• Tourism Director Report

Council

The Village Council will hold public hearings on four ordinances, including modifications to the lodgers tax and short-term rental definitions. The body will also discuss the operational control of the KAXX Colfax County Airport and the payback of $44,462.37 in misappropriated funds.

• Ordinance 2024-06: Lodgers Tax modifications for short-term nightly rentals
• Ordinance 2024-07: Adoption of 2021 Internal Fire Code
• Ordinance 2024-08: Inclusion of lodging in short-term rental provisions
• Payback of misappropriated funds totaling $44,462.37
• Contract for operational control of KAXX Colfax County Airport

Council

The Angel Fire Council approved a 20-year agreement to manage the KAXX Colfax County Airport starting January 1, 2025, with grants remaining in the county's name. They also approved several ordinances, including a lodgers tax modification for short-term rentals and the 2021 Fire Code, while postponing a short-term rental ordinance. Additionally, the council approved funding for a new fire pumper tender, ambulance expenses, and a temporary event facility.

• Approved 20-year airport management contract (4-0)
• Approved RES 2024-75 Carry Over Cash BARs (4-0)
• Approved Workforce Housing Employee Survey (4-0)
• Approved Temporary Event Facility with $275,000 budget (4-0)
• Approved Skate Festival with $75,000 funding (4-0)
• Approved Digital Sign replacement (4-0)
• Approved donation of old fire department vehicles (4-0)
• Approved payback of $44,462.37 misappropriated state fire funds (4-0)

Fire Adapted Community Committee

The Fire Adapted Community Committee met and approved the agenda and prior minutes. Members discussed the draft Defensible Space Ordinance, offering suggestions on firewood storage, tree spacing, and zone distances. The committee also reviewed a $60,000 EMNRD grant opportunity, aiming for a March application. No final decisions were made on the ordinance or grant.

• Approved agenda (motion by Vicki Lanon, second by Dave Hartson)
• Approved minutes from 10-01-24 (motion by Vicki Lanon, second by Dave Hartson)
• Approved minutes from 11-12-24 (motion by Vicki Lanon, second by Dave Hartson)
• Discussed $60,000 EMNRD grant for training/outreach, targeting March application
• Reviewed draft Defensible Space Ordinance; agreed penalties not needed at outset
• Suggested adding firewood storage wording to Section 3.1 Materials
• Recommended clarifying tree spacing and slope in Extended and Intermediate Zones

AXX Airport Committee

The Airport Transport Committee will approve minutes from September and October 2024. The meeting focuses on gathering documents from Colfax County for a consultant, including FAA compliance plans and budget estimates. Reports will cover airport improvements, short-term lease progress, and the consultant Request for Proposals (RFP). No new business is scheduled.

• Review of FAA Compliance Plan and five-year airport expenditures
• Status report on FAA and New Mexico Aviation Grants
• Report on immediate airport improvements needed
• Report on short-term lease progress
• Report on Consultant RFP status

Comprehensive Plan

The Village Council and committee chairs are holding a work session to discuss existing conditions for the comprehensive plan, outreach strategies, and coordination reports from various committees covering infrastructure, housing, tourism, and the recently passed bond issue. No formal votes or decisions are expected.

• Existing conditions for Comp Plan sections due mid-November, with information from action committees and staff
• Outreach strategies discussed including Village Voice, podcasts, and other methods
• Committee leads coordination reports on infrastructure, roads, solid waste, transportation, airport, fire adaptive community, emergency clinic, planning and zoning, workforce housing, tourism, Liberty Square, Lodgers Tax, Recreation & Trails, wetlands, dry utilities, and Night Sky
• Bond issue passed by Village residents

Recreation and Pedestrian Trails Committee

The Recreation and Pedestrian Trails Committee will discuss existing recreation amenities and a grant application narrative for the Frank Young Extension Trails. The body will also identify issues and opportunities to inform the Village Comprehensive Plan project.

• Frank Young Extension Trails grant application (due December 30, 2024)
• Review of existing conditions for Village recreation and trails amenities
• Development of issues and challenges list for the Village Comprehensive Plan

Council

The Village Council will hold public hearings and vote on modifications to building codes, cannabis repackaging and telecommunications tower rules, and an amendment to permit the Village to construct housing. The body will also consider a snow removal bid and a personnel ordinance.

• Public hearing and vote on Title 8 building code modifications
• Public hearing and vote on Title 9 cannabis repackaging and telecommunications tower rules
• Public hearing and vote on Title 11 amendment to allow Village-constructed housing
• Request for Bid (RFB) for snow removal
• Resolution 2024-74 regarding signatory authority for Capital Appropriation SAP-21-F2307-STB

AXX Airport Committee

The Airport Transport Committee is meeting to discuss the documents and data required from Colfax County for a consultant. The body will also review reports on airport improvements, lease progress, and a consultant RFP.

• Discussion of FAA Compliance Plan
• Review of five-year airport expenditures and income for budget estimates
• Status of FAA and New Mexico Aviation Grants
• Report on immediate airport improvements
• Report on Consultant RFP

Council

This is a notice of a potential quorum of councilors at a mandatory sexual harassment class. No official business will be conducted; the meeting is solely for training purposes.

Recreation and Pedestrian Trails Committee

The Recreation and Pedestrian Trails Committee will discuss existing conditions of the village trails network and recreation facilities. The body will also review a grant application for the Frank Young Extension Trail project.

• Brainstorming on inventory, budget, and staffing for the Comprehensive Plan
• Review of Trails + grant application for the Frank Young Extension Trail project
• Presentation by Cordova Contracting on a skate park and pump track built at Picuris Pueblo

Council

The Council held a work session to coordinate committee chairs and liaisons for a revised Comprehensive Plan. Discussions covered updates to workforce housing, airport operations, and various infrastructure and environmental committees.

• Proposed 30-40 unit workforce housing development on 4.25 acres behind Zeb's
• Scheduled flights starting December 19, 2024, via Advanced Airlines
• Proposed hybrid building and new Fire Station at Liberty Square (21 acres)
• Resurfacing of S. Angel Fire Rd. delayed until Spring 2025
• Drafting of a Dark Sky ordinance based on the Los Alamos template

Council

The Angel Fire Village Council will vote on several items including a records management contract, budget carryovers, a consultant for the airport transition, a contract with Carristo, adoption of the 2021 International Fire Code, purchase of a new pumper tender, and changes to short-term rental and lodger’s tax ordinances. All items are up for discussion and action.

• Approve Dry Fly/Nube Statewide Price Agreement Contract for Records Management Services
• Approve Resolution 2024-72 Carry Over Cash BARS (budget transfer)
• Approve proceeding with adoption of International Fire Code 2021
• Approve Resolution 2024-73 Carry Over Cash Bar to purchase a new Pumper Tender
• Approve proceeding with Title XII Short Term Rental Ordinance

AXX Airport Committee

The Angel Fire Airport Transport Committee will approve past minutes and discuss old business including an approved FAA Airport Transfer consultant RFP and documents needed from Colfax County. New business includes discussion of airport budget estimates, a report on speaking with the Airport District Office, and immediate airport improvements. No votes on specific projects or expenditures are scheduled.

• Approval of minutes from September 12 and October 3, 2024
• Discussion of FAA Airport Transfer consultant RFP approved and advertised
• Review of FAA compliance plan, airport expenditures/income, and grant status from Colfax County
• Discussion of airport budget estimate efforts
• Report on speaking with Airport District Office point of contact

Lodger's Tax Committee

The Lodger's Tax Advisory Board is meeting to discuss tourism-related projects and planning. The agenda includes discussions on an event facility plan and a skate park proposal.

• Event Facility plan discussion
• Skate Park proposal discussion
• Carristo Creative as agency of record discussion
• Winter Visitor’s Guide discussion
• Event Schedule discussion

Fire Adapted Community Committee

The Fire Adapted Community Committee is holding a working session to discuss the potential outsourcing of wildfire slash pickup and processing activities. The discussion is based on a prior decision to explore this option, and will include pros and cons, examples from other towns, and a plan to develop a strawman proposal for a future RFP. No votes or decisions are scheduled; this is a discussion-only meeting.

• Discussion of pros and cons of outsourcing some or all wildfire slash pickup and processing
• Review of examples from other small towns in wildfire risk areas that have outsourced this function
• Working plan to develop a strawman proposal for a request for proposals (RFP) for slash pickup activity

Recreation and Pedestrian Trails Committee

The Recreation and Trails Committee will review status updates on prior action items, discuss a potential contract with ECTA including an in-person meeting, develop issues for the Village Comprehensive Plan, review the Trails+ grant application for the Frank Young Extension Trail, and discuss and determine criteria for a skate park and pump track.

• Discussion of potential contract with ECTA and arranging in-person meeting with Loren Bell
• Review of Trails+ grant application status for Frank Young Extension Trail project
• Discussion and determination of criteria for Skate Park and Pump Track
• Development of issues/challenges/opportunities for inclusion in Village Comprehensive Plan

Comprehensive Plan

The Village of Angel Fire is holding a meeting to update the Village Council on the Comprehensive Plan and to discuss the format for action committees' input. Committee leads will report on infrastructure, public works, transportation, housing, tourism, and other topics. The group will also address unresolved issues including timeline milestones and draft/final report preparation.

• Comprehensive Plan Update to Village Council (10/8/24)
• Discussion with Handout: Format of Action Committees’ Input for the Comp Plan
• Unresolved Comp Plan issues: timeline, draft & final report preparation
• Committee leads coordination reports for Infrastructure, Public Works, Transportation, Fire Adaptive Community, Workforce Housing, Tourism & Economic Development, Trails & Village Recreation, Wetlands, Night Sky, and others
• Set next meeting/future meeting schedule

Council

The Angel Fire Village Council will hold a special meeting on October 15, 2024, to discuss and take action on four items: a change order for base course on additional roads, appointment of Owen Curry to the Comprehensive Plan Committee, Task Order 2024-04 for Allen Fields, and a change order for Tank 7 fencing. The meeting is open to the public and will be livestreamed.

• Discussion and possible approval of change order for base course on additional roads
• Proposal to add Owen Curry to the Comprehensive Plan Committee
• Consideration of Task Order 2024-04 for Allen Fields
• Discussion and possible approval of change order for Tank 7 fencing

Workforce Housing Committee

The Workforce Housing Committee will hold a work session to review the Village Comprehensive Plan and its own charter, providing input on both documents. They will also discuss action items from an employee survey. No votes or final decisions are expected; this is a discussion-only meeting.

• Review of Village Comprehensive Plan and provide input
• Review of Committee Charter and provide input
• Discussion of Employee Survey action items

Council

The council will discuss and vote on several items including a resolution to transfer KAXX airport from Colfax County, proceeding with a workforce housing ordinance, and changes to municipal codes. They will also consider amending the street map, granting an easement for Lot 33, and approving capital projects and an RFP for airport consultant services.

• Resolution 2024-69 to transfer KAXX airport to Angel Fire
• Workforce Housing Title 11 Ordinance
• Resolution 2024-70 to amend Street and Thoroughfare Map
• Resolution 2024-71 for access and utility easement for Lot 33
• Issuance of RFP for professional FAA airport transfer consultant services

Recreation and Pedestrian Trails Committee

The Recreation and Trails Committee will review potential contract steps with ECTA and provide input on a grant application for the Frank Young Extension Trail project. Members will also develop goals for the Village Comprehensive Plan and establish criteria for a skate park and pump track.

• Potential contract with ECTA
• Grant application for Frank Young Extension Trail project
• Goals for the Village Comprehensive Plan
• Criteria for Skate Park and Pump Track

AXX Airport Committee

The Airport Transition Committee is meeting to review the status of a memorandum of understanding with Colfax County and an RFP for an FAA Airport Transfer consultant. The body will also discuss the mission and scope of the working committee and proposed public communications.

• Report on RFP for FAA Airport Transfer consultant
• Status of MOU/Resolution to Colfax County
• Review of $4.4 million in Federal Grants since 2005
• Review of Colfax County Compliance Plan and Rural Air Service Grant
• Discussion of working committee mission and scope

Fire Adapted Community Committee

The Angel Fire Fire Adapted Community Committee will hold a working session to discuss old business items, including a slash disposal report, a council request to update the committee's mission and objectives, and a recommendation to provide a 100 lb sample of biochar to Questa Mine/Chevron. Members will also review the status of a state forestry grant for hiring a forester consultant and the implementation of a Community Wildfire Defense Grant.

• Recommendation to Village Council on providing 100 lb biochar sample to Questa Mine/Chevron
• Council request for updated mission and objectives of the Fire Adapted Community Committee
• Status of New Mexico Community Forestry Grant for hiring a Forester Consultant
• Status of Community Wildfire Defense Grant Implementation for Angel Fire
• Slash disposal report on cubic yards picked up, burned, and backlog

Workforce Housing Committee

The Workforce Housing Committee will discuss survey results and provide input for the Comprehensive Plan Committee. The body will also review a template for the committee charter and receive an update from the Council.

• Results of Employer and Employee Survey tests
• Input and template for the Comprehensive Plan Committee
• Template for committee charter

Council

The Angel Fire Council will vote on 11 new business items including resolutions to transfer the Colfax County Airport, participate in NMDOT road resurfacing programs, and approve $220,800 in carryover funds. They will also discuss executive session to address six pending lawsuits against the village. The consent agenda includes approval of previous meeting minutes and travel expenses.

• Resolution 2024-69 to transfer Colfax County Airport to the Village of Angel Fire
• Resolution 2024-66 utilizing $220,800 in carryover cash BARs
• Resolution 2024-67 to participate in NMDOT fund program for Country Club Drive resurfacing
• Approval of architectural services proposal for Fire Station 1
• Executive session to discuss pending lawsuits: Ferguson, Bobick, Sime, Herrera, Benchmark, Maloney vs. Angel Fire

Recreation and Pedestrian Trails Committee

The Recreation and Trails Committee will hold a workshop on the roadmap for the Village Comprehensive Plan. Members will review the Frank Young Extension Trail grant and its alignment to the high school. The committee will also discuss potential next steps for a contract with ECTA.

• Grant application for the Frank Young Extension Trail project
• Alignment of the Frank Young Extension Trail to the High School
• Potential contract with ECTA
• Roadmap for the Village Comprehensive Plan

Comprehensive Plan

The Angel Fire Comprehensive Plan committee will finalize the mission statement for the 2025 plan update and review the 4th draft of the plan outline. Committee leads will report on coordination across topics such as trails, wetlands, infrastructure, tourism, housing, and fire adaptation. The group will also determine the format for action-committee input and prepare for a September 24 Village Council work session.

• Finalize Comprehensive Plan mission statement
• Review 4th draft of 2025 Comprehensive Plan outline
• Coordination reports from committee leads on trails, wetlands, infrastructure, tourism, fire adaptation, housing, and other topics
• Set format for action committees' input: goals, objectives, implementation policies, timelines, and funding
• Prepare for Village Council work session on September 24, 2024

The Angel Fire Comprehensive Plan committee accepted its mission statement by consensus and reviewed status reports from various action committees. No formal votes were taken; the meeting focused on updates and discussions regarding trails, wetlands, infrastructure, tourism, and other topics. The next meeting is scheduled for October 15.

• Accepted Comprehensive Plan mission statement by consensus
• Agreed to send Dark Skies ordinance to Planning & Zoning for review before Council
• Scheduled next meeting for October 15 at 3pm at Village Hall

Council

The Village Council will meet to discuss and potentially act on a business plan for transportation services and a construction change order. The body will also consider a new committee appointment.

• Change order for Phase III on West Side of Community Center
• KAXX Business Plan for Advancing Transportation Services to Angel Fire
• Appointment of Alvin Riley to the Airport Transition Committee

The Angel Fire Council approved three items: change orders for the Community Center Phase III project, the appointment of Alvin Riley to the Airport Transition Committee, and a business plan for advancing transportation services to Angel Fire. The change orders add a concrete slab for public safety and additional trusses for snow load support. The airport business plan is a step toward transferring the airport from Colfax County to the Village, with estimated legal fees of $60-70k and a projected budget to be prepared in about a month.

• Approved change orders for Community Center Phase III (unanimous)
• Approved Alvin Riley as committee member on Airport Transition Committee (unanimous)
• Approved KAXX Business Plan for Advancing Transportation Services to Angel Fire (unanimous)

AXX Airport Committee

The committee is reviewing the status of Colfax County compliance plans, business plan drafts, and consultant RFPs. Members will discuss technical requirements for General Aviation certification and a list of proposed technology operations improvements.

• Appointment of Alvin Riley to the Airport Transport Committee
• RFP development for consultants with costs exceeding $60,000
• Review of FAA visual of $3.6M in grants since 2005
• Pending grants including $1,407,507 for Rural Air Service (RASE) and $731,444 for Airfield Lighting
• Proposed improvements including PAPI lights, windshear doppler radar, and GPS/RNAV instrument approaches

The Airport Transport Committee unanimously recommended that the Village Council accept the KAXX Business Plan (drafted September 10, 2024) and forward it to the Colfax County Commission. The committee also discussed the airport transfer process, grant statuses, and consultant needs, but took no other formal votes. The meeting was largely informational and procedural.

• Recommended council adopt KAXX Business Plan (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved August 29, 2024 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)

Fire Adapted Community Committee

The Angel Fire Fire Adapted Community Committee is holding a working session to discuss ongoing wildfire mitigation efforts. Old business items include a report on slash disposal, an RFP for a tub grinder to address backlog, a Chevron request to provide biochar, and updates on hiring an ambassador coordinator. The committee will also review results from a Village Council work session on a defensible space ordinance and the status of two grants.

• Slash disposal report on cubic yards picked up, burned, and backlog
• Status of RFP to hire tub grinder for backlog of slash
• Chevron request to provide biochar (see exhibit 1)
• Results of Village Council work session on Defensible Space Ordinance
• Status of Community Wildfire Defense Grant and Wood Innovation Grant (Dec 31 due date)

Lodger's Tax Committee

The Lodger’s Tax Advisory Board will review a marketing agency proposal and discuss event schedules and facility ideas. The board will also consider a tax refund for an overpayment.

• Marketing Agency Proposal Review / Recommendation
• Approval of $327.74 Lodgers Tax refund to Mr. Duffy
• Discussion of Event Schedule
• Discussion of Event Facility Ideas

The Lodgers' Tax Advisory Board approved forwarding the top three marketing agency bids (Carristo Creative Consulting, Cottonwood, and Infinite) to the Village Council for final selection. The board also approved a $327.74 lodgers' tax refund to Mr. Duffy for a verified double payment. Additionally, the tourism director reported the Visitor Center move to Frontier Plaza and discussed a tentative event schedule and a possible event tent purchase.

• Approved forwarding top 3 marketing agencies to Village Council (5-0)
• Approved $327.74 lodgers' tax refund to Mr. Duffy (5-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (5-0)

Council

The Angel Fire Village Council will hold a regular meeting on September 10, 2024. They will vote on a consent agenda including August 27 minutes and lodgers tax reimbursement requests. New business includes a discussion and vote on approving a lodgers tax for the Art Up Gallery Tour and appointing new members to the Recreation and Trails Committee.

• Approve minutes from August 27, 2024 meeting
• Approve lodgers tax reimbursement requests (consent agenda)
• Discussion/Action: Approve lodgers tax for Art Up Gallery Tour (Greg Ralph)
• Discussion/Action: Approve new committee members to Recreation and Trails Committee (Councilor Weeks)

Council

The council is holding a work session to receive presentations from Lithtec and CivicPlus. No decisions, votes, or public hearings are scheduled.

• Presentation from Lithtec and questions to follow
• Presentation from CivicPlus and questions to follow

The council held a work session with no formal votes. They heard a presentation from Lithtec on an alternative road construction method and discussed its potential use in Angel Fire, including a suggestion to test it on a local road. They also heard from CivicPlus about software to move village records and workflows to a paperless system.

• Agenda approved unanimously
• No formal decisions made on Lithtec road product
• No formal decisions made on CivicPlus paperless software

Workforce Housing Committee

The Workforce Housing Committee will meet to review results of employer and employee housing survey tests, receive an update from the Village Council following its August 13 and 27 meetings, and discuss input needed and a template for the Comprehensive Plan Committee. The meeting also includes routine procedural items such as approval of the agenda and minutes.

• Review results of Employer and Employee Survey tests
• Update from Council after meetings of August 13 and 27
• Discuss input and template for Comprehensive Plan Committee

Council

The Village Council is holding a special meeting to enter an executive session. The purpose of the session is to discuss the acquisition of real estate, followed by a council vote on the discussion.

• Executive session regarding acquisition of real estate

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will discuss and vote on several regulatory updates and land-use permits. Key items include changes to cell tower and cannabis ordinances and a conditional use permit for a dwelling unit.

• Amendments to cell tower regulations
• Amendments to cannabis ordinance for limited manufacturing uses
• Conditional use permit for an accessory dwelling unit at lot 118A of Angel Fire West Village Subdivision (San Juan Drive)
• Proposed access easement for Lot 33 of Angel Fire Village North
• Amendments to the Village of Angel Fire Streets & Thoroughfare Map

Recreation and Pedestrian Trails Committee

The Recreation and Trails Committee will review grant criteria and develop narrative ideas for the Frank Young Extension Trail project using Trails+ funds and for Allen Fields park improvements via a NMDFA grant. Members will also hear a presentation on the committee's role in the Village Comprehensive Plan and consider prior action item status reports.

• Review Trails+ grant criteria for Frank Young Extension Trail project
• Review NMDFA City Park Improvements grant criteria for Allen Fields
• Presentation on committee's role in Village Comprehensive Plan
• Status reports on prior action items

The Recreation and Trails Committee approved minutes and agenda, and by consensus supported moving forward with a Tier 1 grant request (up to $100,000 with 2:1 match) for design, engineering, and property rights for the Frank Young Extension trail, with a possible Tier 2 request. They also discussed the Village Comprehensive Plan roadmap, with a goal to complete it by early 2025, and noted that the Allen Fields grant application was submitted on August 31, 2024.

• Approved August 22, 2024 minutes by consensus
• Approved agenda by consensus
• Supported Tier 1 grant request for Frank Young Extension trail (consensus)
• Discussed possible Tier 2 grant request for Frank Young Extension trail
• Scheduled next meeting for September 19, 2024

Recreation and Pedestrian Trails Committee

The Fire Adapted Community Committee is holding a working session to discuss progress on slash disposal, a tub grinder RFP, and the results of a Village Council work session on a defensible space ordinance. The committee will also review the status of grants for wildfire defense and wood innovation, and interview candidates for an ambassador coordinator position.

• Slash disposal report on cubic yards picked up, burned, and backlog
• Status of RFP to hire a tub grinder for slash backlog
• Results of Village Council work session on Defensible Space Ordinance
• Status of Community Wildfire Defense Grant implementation
• Grant submitted for Wood Innovation with December 31st due date

Recreation and Pedestrian Trails Committee

This meeting agenda is for a canceled event: a scouting walk for the Frank Young Trail extension to Allen Fields and Moreno Valley High School, in preparation for a grant submittal. No decisions or discussions will occur as the event was canceled.

• Canceled scouting walk for Frank Young Trail extension to Allen Fields and Moreno Valley High School
• Event was intended to gather information for a grant submittal
• Public was invited to attend at the Police Station parking lot

AXX Airport Committee

The Airport Transport Committee will meet to elect a chairperson and secretary. Members will review reports regarding Colfax County grants, legal advice on a Memorandum of Understanding, and potential consultants for a business plan.

• Election of a Chair Person and Secretary
• Report on pending/outstanding Colfax County grants
• Legal advice regarding MOU/Resolution to Colfax County
• Proposals for consultants to build a Business Plan
• Status of a resolution being drafted

The Angel Fire Airport Transport Committee elected Lawrence Davis as Chair and Burt Lehman as Secretary. The committee discussed a resolution and MOU with Colfax County for airport transfer, with a business plan due by September 17. No formal decisions were made on the transfer or consultant hiring, pending the resolution's approval.

• Elected Lawrence Davis as Chair (unanimous)
• Elected Burt Lehman as Secretary (unanimous)
• Approved August 15, 2024 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)

Council

The Village Council will hold a work session to review a workforce housing project, including property purchase and cost estimates. The body will also review updates to the dark sky, personnel, and fire adaptive committee ordinances.

• Workforce housing project costs estimated between $9,031,000 and $9,116,000
• Proposed Dark Sky Ordinance requiring fully shielded outdoor lighting and 10:00 PM shut-off for landscape and holiday lights
• Draft Workforce Housing Governance defining eligibility for Village employees and local business contractors
• Review of Fire Adaptive Committee Ordinance draft
• Review of Personnel Ordinance update

Council

The Angel Fire Village Council will discuss and vote on Resolution 2024-60 to set solid waste trash service rates, which was postponed from the August 13 meeting. Other agenda items include approving appointments to the Comprehensive Planning Committee, selecting a lot for the Workforce Housing project, adopting a Recreation & Trails committee charter, and considering several budget adjustment requests for law enforcement fuel, audit fees, and vehicle repairs. The council will also hold an executive session for limited personnel matters.

• Discussion/Action: Approve Resolution 2024-60 Solid Waste Trash Service Rate
• Consent agenda includes Resolution 2024-64 authorizing sale/disposal of village-owned property
• Discussion/Action: Approve Workforce Housing Committee Lot selection
• Discussion/Action: Approve Resolution 2024-63 Application for City Park Improvements Fund
• Discussion/Action: Approve several budget adjustment requests (BAR) for law enforcement fuel, audit fees, and vehicle repairs

Recreation and Pedestrian Trails Committee

The Recreation and Trails Committee will review status reports and approve previous meeting minutes. They will discuss and decide next steps for the Frank Young Extension Trail project. Additionally, they will review a discussion with Loren Bell of the ECTA and determine subsequent actions.

• Decide on next steps for Frank Young Extension Trail
• Discuss results of discussion with Loren Bell of ECTA and decide next steps
• Approval of August 8, 2024, meeting minutes
• Status reports on prior action items

Dark Sky Committee

The Angel Fire Dark Sky Committee will meet to discuss and potentially approve a proposed night sky ordinance. The committee will hear a review of the ordinance from a state council representative and decide on next steps for enactment.

• Introduction of Galen Gisler – State Council, New Mexico DarkSky
• Discuss Mr. Gisler’s review of proposed night sky ordinance
• Take action / approve proposed ordinance
• Discuss process for moving proposed ordinance through to enactment

AXX Airport Committee

The Airport Transport Committee will meet to review the status of a Rural Air Service Expansion grant. The committee will also discuss the purchase or transfer of the airport from the County to the Village.

• Status of the Rural Air Service Expansion grant
• Discussion on the purchase/transfer of the airport from the County to the Village

Lodger's Tax Committee

The Lodger’s Tax Advisory Board will meet to receive a report from the Tourism Director. The board will discuss the winter visitor guide and the village plan, and receive an update on the Visitor Center relocation.

• Visitor Center relocation update
• Winter visitor guide discussion
• Village plan discussion

Council

The Angel Fire Village Council will consider several resolutions including a solid waste trash service rate change, road improvements, parking signs, workforce housing governance, and a firefighter recruitment grant agreement. The meeting also includes approval of previous meeting minutes and other routine items.

• Approve RES 2024-60 Solid Waste Trash Service Rate
• Approve South Angel Fire Road Improvements
• Approve RES 2024-59 Parking Signs
• Approve Workforce Housing Governance
• Accept Firefighter Recruitment Fund Grant Agreement

Recreation and Pedestrian Trails Committee

The Recreation and Pedestrian Trails Committee will meet to approve its charter and determine items for presentation to the Village Council on August 27. The body will also discuss grant opportunities for trail extensions and results of a discussion with Loren Bell of ECTA.

• Finalization and approval of Committee Charter
• Review of available grants for trail extensions
• Discussion of results from meeting with Loren Bell (ECTA)
• Determination of items for Village Council presentation on August 27

Fire Adapted Community Committee

The Fire Adapted Community Committee will hold a working session to discuss old business items, including a slash disposal report, hiring an ambassador coordinator, and progress on a defensible space ordinance. The meeting also covers Wood Innovations Grant opportunities.

• Slash disposal report on cubic yards picked up, burned, and backlog
• Hiring status for Ambassador Coordinator position
• Discussion on Working Group meetings for a Defensible Space Ordinance
• Wood Innovations Grant opportunities

Workforce Housing Committee

The Workforce Housing Committee will receive an update on an employer survey, vote on sending a draft Workforce Housing Governance document to the Village Council for approval, and discuss and vote on recommending a specific property to the Council. The governance document defines eligibility requirements for workforce housing, prioritizing village employees and local business workers.

• Update on employer survey
• Vote to send Workforce Housing Governance document to Village Council
• Discussion and vote to recommend a property for workforce housing
• Draft governance defines eligibility: priority to village employees, then local business workers, with minimum GRT threshold of $10,000 over two years
• Consideration of property management administration options (village employee positions or RFP)

Streets Committee

The Streets Committee is meeting to review current roadwork and determine how to prioritize future paving and dirt road projects. Members will discuss specific paving materials and the potential addition of Aspen Street to the project list.

• Paving recommendations for South Angel Fire Rd and Aspen Street
• Comparison of LithTec/Asphalt hybrid versus only asphalt
• Discussion on prioritizing future paving and curbing projects
• Discussion on prioritizing dirt road projects
• Updates on a Homeowners Information Booklet and road condition tracking tool

Council

The Angel Fire Village Council will hold a special meeting on August 5, 2024, to consider Resolution 2024-61 approving the fourth-quarter Department of Finance and Administration (DFA) report for fiscal year 2024. The attached reports detail fund balances, revenues, and expenditures across all village funds, with a total adjusted balance of over $30 million.

• Discussion and possible approval of RES 2024-61 for the FY24 Q4 DFA report
• General Operating Fund shows $8.6 million in cash and $6.5 million in year-to-date expenditures
• Lodgers' Tax Fund has a balance of $2.65 million
• Road/Street Projects Fund has a minimal remaining balance of $998 after $2.24 million in expenditures

Council

The Angel Fire Village Council will hold a special meeting to discuss and take action on several items: appointing a new Fire Chief (candidate Jason Vance), approving the FY23 audit, signing a visitor center lease agreement, and selecting Stelzner, Winter, Warburton, Flores and Dawes for attorney services. The meeting includes public attendance and a YouTube livestream.

• Approve new Fire Chief – candidate Jason Vance
• Approve FY23 Audit
• Approve Visitor Center Lease Agreement
• Approve Attorney Selection – Stelzner, Winter, Warburton, Flores and Dawes

Council

The Angel Fire Village Council holds a work session to discuss and vote on several items, including a resolution to allow off-highway vehicles on a portion of Hwy 434. Other agenda items include the presentation of the FY23 audit, updates on the hospital district, signage for Hwy 434, solid waste drop-off location, financial impact of 12-hour holiday pay, and potential improvements to South Angel Fire Road.

• Resolution 2024-58 to petition the State Transportation Commission to allow OHV use on Hwy 434 from US64 (mm 36.5) south to Forest Road 76 (mm 29.5)
• Presentation of the FY23 audit
• Discussion on the Hospital District
• Discussion on Solid Waste Drop Off Location
• Discussion on Financial Impact of 12-hour Holiday Pay

Fire Adapted Community Committee

The Fire Adapted Community Committee will review minutes from a prior working session comparing Ruidoso, New Mexico's defensible space ordinance with the current Angel Fire ordinance. The committee will continue the discussion to complete the comparison. No votes or decisions are scheduled; this is a working session.

• Review minutes of working session on 7.15.24 comparing Ruidoso defensible space ordinance and current Angel Fire ordinance
• Continue discussion on comparison of the two ordinances

Comprehensive Plan

The Comprehensive Plan Committee is meeting to review the 3rd draft outline of the 2025 Comprehensive Plan and hear coordination reports from action committees including Trails & Open Space, Wetlands, Streets & Infrastructure, Tourism, Fire Adaptive Community, Workforce Housing, and others. Proposed milestones include completing the plan outline, adopting updated community profile data, defining section goals, prioritizing village objectives over 10 years, and contracting a consultant for final preparation.

• Review of 2025 Comprehensive Plan outline, 3rd draft
• Coordination reports from 13 action committees (e.g., Trails, Wetlands, Streets, Tourism, Workforce Housing)
• Proposed milestones: completed plan outline, define goals and objectives, prioritize 10-year objectives, advertise RFP for consultant
• Proposed deliverables to Village Council: plan outline, goals, prioritization, consultant first and second drafts, final plan
• Next meeting scheduled for August 26, 2024

Workforce Housing Committee

The Workforce Housing Committee will vote on sending an employee survey and its marketing to the Village Council, and also vote on sending workforce housing governance recommendations to council. The meeting will also set the next meeting time and agenda.

• Vote to send employee survey and marketing of survey to council
• Vote to send workforce housing governance to council
• Set next meeting time and agenda

Recreation and Pedestrian Trails Committee

The Recreation and Pedestrian Trails Committee will hold its regular meeting on July 25, 2024. Agenda items include reviewing grant opportunities for trail extensions, discussing results of discussions with Loren Bell of the ECTA, and receiving a presentation/proposal on a skatepark. The committee will also decide on future meeting times and methods, and discuss charter development. Public comments are invited.

• Review grants available for trail extensions and decide on next steps given grant deadlines
• Presentation/proposal on a skatepark
• Discuss results of discussion with Loren Bell with ECTA and decide on next steps
• Charter development discussion
• Decide upon future meeting times, places, and methods (in-person and Zoom)

Council

The Angel Fire Village Council will hold a regular meeting on July 23, 2024, to consider several resolutions and ordinances. Key actions include approving the final FY25 budget (RES 2024-56), increasing traffic violation fees (ORD 2024-02), granting a conditional use permit (RES 2024-55), and selecting attorney services. The council will also go into executive session to discuss discrimination investigations, whistleblower complaints, a tort claim, and an ethics commission summons.

• Approve RES 2024-56 Final FY25 Budget
• Approve ORD 2024-02 Traffic Violation Fee Increases
• Approve RES 2024-55 Granting a Conditional Use Permit
• Approve RFP 2024-010 Attorney Service Selection
• Approve Visitor Center Lease Agreement

Streets Committee

This is a work session of the Village of Angel Fire Streets Committee. They will discuss current road improvement plans, including successes, bottlenecks, and homeowner roles, as well as potential changes such as adding snow removal considerations to zoning. Other topics include water/sewer improvements, Plaza del Sol development, and the committee's scope. No formal decisions are being made; this is a discussion session.

• Update on current road improvement plans and successes/bottlenecks
• Discussion of adding snow removal considerations to zoning
• Discussion of off-road vehicle road damage and drainage
• Water/Sewer improvements including new meters, lines, and plant operation
• Plaza del Sol development discussion: what was planned, what is wanted, what can be placed there

Recreation and Pedestrian Trails Committee

The Recreation and Pedestrian Trails Committee will hold a work session via Zoom. The sole substantive item is a discussion with Loren Bell of the Enchanted Circle Trails Association (ECTA) regarding the ECTA's proposal to the Village. No decisions are scheduled; this is a discussion-only meeting.

• Discussion with Loren Bell (ECTA) regarding ECTA's proposal to the Village

Lodger's Tax Committee

The Lodger's Tax Advisory Board will meet to review reports from the Tourism Director. The committee is scheduled to discuss and potentially approve funding or support for two specific events.

• Approval of Habla Tamale Labor Day event
• Approval of Angel Fire Artist Studio Tour

Workforce Housing Committee

The Workforce Housing Committee will hold a work session to discuss governance structures for workforce housing, a test case for an employer survey, and an incentive document. These are discussion items only; no final decisions are scheduled at this meeting.

• Governance for Workforce Housing discussion
• Employer Survey Test Case
• Incentive Document discussion

Council

The Village Council is holding a work session to discuss several administrative and operational items. The meeting focuses on tax chapters, landscaping, and employee compensation.

• Discussion on CHAPTER 3 Lodgers Tax
• Discussion on Landscaping Tank 7
• Discussion on Holiday Pay Compensation

Fire Adapted Community Committee

The Fire Adapted Community Committee will review and compare the defensible space ordinances of Ruidoso and Angel Fire to make recommendations to the Village Council. They will also hear a presentation on the 2024 USFS Wood Innovations Grant Program. Standard procedural items include approval of minutes and public comment.

• Review and comparison of Ruidoso vs Angel Fire defensible space ordinances
• Recommendations for Village Council based on ordinance comparison
• Presentation on 2024 USFS Wood Innovations Grant Programs by Grace Sorenson

Comprehensive Plan

The Comprehensive Plan committee is meeting to finalize a mission statement and review the second draft of the 2025 Comprehensive Plan outline. The body is discussing the transition from the 2008 plan to a new 10-year implementation schedule. Members are coordinating reports across various community sectors including housing, infrastructure, and public health.

• Review of 2025 Comprehensive Plan Outline, 2nd Draft
• Discussion and vote on community involvement via public surveys and action committees
• Coordination reports for Workforce Housing, Airport, and Night Sky groups
• Coordination reports for Trails & Open Space and Wetlands groups
• Discussion of funding for the Comprehensive Plan report

Council

The Council will vote on several resolutions, including a proposed 3.3% increase to water and sewer rates. The agenda also includes adopting the FY 2026-2030 Infrastructure Capital Improvement Plan and updating the village holiday schedule.

• Proposed 3.3% increase to water and sewer rates (Res 2024-48)
• Adoption of the FY 2026-2030 Infrastructure Capital Improvement Plan (Res 2024-43)
• Appointment of Rocky Lira as Village Clerk
• New schedule of tap fees for multi-family structures (Res 2024-50)
• Updates to the FY25 holiday schedule (Res 2024-45)

Council

The Village of Angel Fire is holding a public hearing to discuss the Infrastructure Capital Improvement Plan (ICIP) for fiscal years 2026 through 2030. This meeting focuses on the new ranking and rating of various capital projects. The discussion follows departmental meetings held in June.

• Water line replacement estimated at $3,260,000
• Water meter replacement estimated at $3,080,000
• Transfer station renovation projected at $2,000,000
• Fire Station #1 construction and remodel costing $2,035,000
• Country Club Drive paving project estimated at $500,000

Lodger's Tax Committee

The Lodger’s Tax Advisory Board will review a Tourism Director report and an event recap. The board will also discuss the termination of the Carristo agreement and an RFP for advertising services.

• Termination of Carristo Agreement
• Discussion of RFP for Advertising Services
• Presentation on logo concepts and project progress
• Tourism Director Report

Council

The Village of Angel Fire Council meeting scheduled for July 9, 2024, was canceled. The agenda included proposed resolutions regarding utility rates and staff appointments.

• The scheduled meeting was canceled.

Fire Adapted Community Committee

The committee will review and compare Ruidoso and Angel Fire defensible space ordinances to provide recommendations to the Village Council. The meeting also includes a presentation on the 2024 USFS Wood Innovations Grant Programs.

• Comparison of Ruidoso vs Angel Fire Defensible Space Ordinances
• Presentation on 2024 USFS Wood Innovations Grant Programs (WIG)
• Approval of June 11, 2024 minutes

Recreation and Pedestrian Trails Committee

The committee will hold a work session regarding charter development. Members will decide on next steps and timelines for trail extensions in relation to grant deadlines. The group will also discuss a potential partnership with ECTA.

• Charter Development Work Session
• Trail extension next steps and timelines
• Potential partnership with ECTA
• Status reports on prior action items

Council

The Village Council will vote on several resolutions regarding water, sewer, and solid waste fees. The agenda also includes discussions on Title 9 zoning adjustments and requests for proposals for legal services and road projects.

• Resolutions for water, sewer, and bulk water rates (RES 2024-34, 2024-35, 2024-36)
• Updates to solid waste service and transfer rates (RES 2024-39, 2024-40)
• RFP for attorney legal services (RFP 2024-010)
• RFP for road base course laying and compacting on four roads
• Wildfire protection fee updates (RES 2024-32)

Workforce Housing Committee

The Workforce Housing Committee will discuss modular construction financials and review an incentive document. The committee also plans to meet with a developer regarding land behind the ReMax office.

• Meeting with developer of land behind ReMax office
• Update on modular construction financials
• Review of incentive document
• Discussion of employer survey test case
• Setting work session to review ordinances

Comprehensive Plan

The committee will work to finalize its mission statement for the 2025 Comprehensive Plan. Members will also organize meeting schedules and review the existing 2008 plan. Discussions include coordinating with village departments such as infrastructure, trails, and public works.

• Finalizing the 2025 Comprehensive Plan mission statement
• Organizing committee members and meeting schedules
• Reviewing the 2008 Comprehensive Plan
• Coordinating with village departments including infrastructure, trails, and public works

Streets Committee

The Streets Committee will elect a Chairman and Secretary at this meeting. The agenda also includes a discussion regarding the vision for the committee involving Mayor Lindsey and Kurt Eppler from Public Works.

• Election of Chairman
• Election of Secretary
• Discussion on Village Streets Committee vision

Council

The Village of Angel Fire is holding a public hearing to discuss the Infrastructure Capital Improvement Plan (ICIP). The provided notice does not list specific projects or budget amounts.

• Public hearing regarding the Infrastructure Capital Improvement Plan

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will discuss several land use applications during this special meeting. Proposed items include an amended site plan for Plaza of the North and a conditional use permit for an accessory dwelling unit. The commission will also consider a setback variance for property at 5 Ravenwood.

• Amended site plan for Lots 2A, 5A, 6A, and 7A Plaza of the North Angel Fire Road
• Conditional use permit for an accessory dwelling unit at lot 118A of Angel Fire West Village Subdivision
• Variance for front and side yard setbacks at 5 Ravenwood
• Organizational meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission

Council

The Angel Fire Council is holding a work session to discuss several proposed changes to municipal fees and service rates. Topics include adjustments to water, sewer, solid waste, and wildfire protection fees.

• RFP 2024-010 for Attorney Legal Services
• RES 2024-32 Wildfire Protection Fees
• RES 2024-34 Water Sewer Availability Rates
• RES 2024-39 and RES 2024-40 Solid Waste rates
• ORD 2024-01 Title 9 adjustments

Recreation and Pedestrian Trails Committee

The Pedestrian Trails Committee will discuss expanding the trail network to include Allen Fields and MVHS. Members will also work on establishing a committee charter, mission, and milestones. Additionally, the group will review document sharing methods and map distribution processes.

• Deciding on document sharing methods
• Developing or reviewing the Committee Charter
• Discussing trail network additions to Allen Fields and MVHS
• Determining map distribution processes with the resort
• Discussion regarding adaptive trails

Comprehensive Plan

This virtual meeting focuses on organizing the 2025 Comprehensive Plan Committee to update the 2008 plan for a 10- to 20-year period. The agenda includes discussing committee structure, task definition, and RFP preparation.

• Proposed mission statement for the 2025 Comprehensive Plan Committee
• Review of the 2008 Comprehensive Plan
• Preparation of a Request for Proposal (RFP)
• Discussion of consensus process for decision making
• Sharing of resource information and as-built maps

Workforce Housing Committee

The committee will review and approve minutes from the May 13, 2024, meeting. Agenda items also include an update on payment for a survey tool and a discussion regarding a presentation for the membership meeting.

• Approval of May 13, 2024, meeting minutes
• Update on payment for a survey tool
• Discussion and potential vote on a presentation for the membership meeting

Lodger's Tax Committee

The Lodger’s Tax Advisory Board will review the Tourism Director Report and approve May 16, 2024 meeting minutes. The board will also discuss an update regarding the Balloons Over Angel Fire, Kite & Glider Fest.

• Tourism Director Report
• Balloons Over Angel Fire, Kite & Glider Fest update
• Approval of May 16, 2024 meeting minutes

Fire Adapted Community Committee

The Fire Adapted Community Committee will discuss next steps for the Community Wildfire Defense Grant and a new New Mexico EMNRD Urban & Community Forestry Grant. The committee will also review the AIM Ambassador Coordinator job description and report on May slash processing.

• Community Wildfire Defense Grant plans for 2024
• Review of AIM Ambassador Coordinator job description
• New Mexico EMNRD Urban & Community Forestry Grant opportunity
• Report on May slash processing
• Results from meeting with Universal Waste

Council

The Village Council will review several budget adjustments, including $500,000 for a Village Hall remodel and funds for a new SCADA system. The agenda also includes updates to in-state per diem rates and the adoption of a new mission statement.

• Resolution 2024-29 to update in-state and out-of-state per diem and mileage rates
• Resolution 2024-31 for budget increases, including $500,000 for Village Hall remodeling
• Budget increase of $160,657.34 for a new SCADA system
• Discussion regarding the CFP Affordable Housing Grant
• Adoption of the Village mission statement

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Angel Fire Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a special meeting to discuss and vote on a variance request for setbacks at 5 Ravenwood and proposed amendments to Title 9, Chapters 7, 10, and 11. The meeting also includes approval of prior meeting minutes.

• Variance to required front and side yard setbacks for property at 5 Ravenwood
• Amendments to Title 9, Chapters 7, 10, and 11

Comprehensive Plan

The City Council will hold a regular meeting to discuss and vote on proposed ordinances, resolutions, and other business items. Key topics include a public hearing on a zoning amendment and consideration of a contract for street repairs.

• Public hearing on a zoning amendment for 123 Main Street
• Resolution authorizing a $500,000 contract for street repairs
• Discussion of proposed fee changes for building permits
• First reading of an ordinance regarding short-term rental regulations

Recreation and Pedestrian Trails Committee

The committee will review its charter, discuss decision-making processes, assess mapping needs, and plan community engagement. They will also agree on a trails assessment methodology and conduct a walking tour of one trail.

• Review and discuss the committee's charter to agree on its mission
• Discuss alternatives for decision-making and document sharing
• Assess current mapping and identify needs for improvement
• Plan community engagement strategies
• Agree on trails assessment methodology and conduct a walking tour

Council

The Angel Fire Village Council is holding a special meeting to discuss and take action on approving the Interim FY25 Budget via Resolution 2024-30. The resolution adopts the interim budget and requests approval from the state's Local Government Division. Public comments are limited to items not on the agenda.

• Discussion/Action: Approval of Interim FY25 Budget – Resolution 2024-30

Council

The Angel Fire Village Council is holding a public budget hearing on May 29, 2024, at 4:00 PM at Village Hall. Department heads will present and refine FY25 budget proposals. The public is welcome to attend. This is a budget discussion, not a final adoption.

• Public hearing on FY25 budget proposals
• Department heads to present and refine budget requests
• Meeting at Village Hall, 4:00 PM, May 29, 2024

Council

The Angel Fire Village Council is meeting to discuss and vote on several items, including proposed changes to the Title 9 Planning and Zoning Ordinance, approval of a tourism cooperative agreement, selection of an on-call engineer, various budget adjustment requests, and road improvements on Jackson Hole, Arapahoe, and Mammoth streets. The council will also consider appointments, including a Mayor Pro-tem and the Chief of Police, and may enter executive session for a personnel matter.

• Approve Title 9 Ordinance changes Planning and Zoning
• Approve Tourism Cooperative Agreement No. 25-418-1003001 000-46
• Approve On-Call Engineering selection
• Approve Road Improvement Jackson Hole/N. Angel Fire Road, Arapahoe/Mammoth, and Jackson Hole/P Avenue
• Appointment of Chief of Police

Lodger's Tax Committee

The Lodger's Tax Advisory Board is meeting to review the proposed 2025 Lodger's Tax Budget. The agenda includes only this single new business item, with no other substantive decisions or discussions listed.

• Review of 2025 Lodger's Tax Budget

Comprehensive Plan

The Village of Angel Fire is holding an organizational meeting to launch its Comprehensive Plan committee. The agenda includes an overview of the plan and committee responsibilities, election of officers, and discussion of committee members.

• Overview of Comprehensive Plan and Committee Responsibilities by Santos Martinez
• Election of Chairman and Secretary
• Committee members include Council Liaison Bill Humbert, Mark Manley, Atltila Bality, Allison Woodall, Alex Shaters, Mary Ann McDonald, and Santos Martinez

Council

The Angel Fire Village Council is holding a special meeting to discuss and potentially adopt resolutions authorizing a 75% employer pickup of employee contributions to PERA for municipal fire, general, and police coverage plans. The resolutions are irrevocable and aim to increase employee take-home pay and remain competitive in hiring.

• Resolution 2024-25: 75% PERA pickup for Municipal Fire Coverage Plan 5
• Resolution 2024-26: 75% PERA pickup for Municipal General Coverage Plan 2
• Resolution 2024-27: 75% PERA pickup for Municipal Police Coverage Plan 5
• Public comments limited to 3 minutes on non-agenda items

Council

The Angel Fire Village Council is holding a public budget hearing where department heads will present and refine the FY25 budget proposals. The meeting is open to the public.

• FY25 budget proposals presented by department heads
• Public hearing on the budget

Recreation and Pedestrian Trails Committee

The Pedestrian Trails Committee will review previous trail efforts and planned projects to assess their status and validity. Members will discuss which stakeholders need to be involved, including the Village, Resort, Visitor Center, user groups, and land owners. The committee will also consider a methodology for assessing existing trails and begin outlining timelines and milestones for future work.

• Review of previous AF Trails Committee efforts — successful and unsuccessful
• Discussion of who else needs to be involved (Village, Resort, Visitor Center, user groups, Enchanted Circle Trails Association, land owners, developers)
• Discussion of existing trails assessment methodology
• Begin thinking about timelines and milestones for success

Lodger's Tax Committee

The Angel Fire Lodger's Tax Advisory Board will meet to consider updates to the lodger's tax ordinance and discuss a proposal for the Skate Fest event. The board will also receive a report from the Tourism Director and review minutes from the previous meeting.

• Discussion and potential action on Lodger's Tax Ordinance update
• Revisit, discussion, and possible approval of Skate Fest proposal
• Report on NM Tourism Tax Usage Meeting scheduled for May 23, 2024

Fire Adapted Community Committee

The Fire Adapted Community Committee will meet to review the status of several grant opportunities and report on slash processing for April. The committee will also discuss results from a benchmarking trip to Ruidoso.

• Community Catalyst Fund grant application ($10 to $150K) due 6/6/24
• AIM Grant for Volunteer Coordinator status
• Community Wildfire Defense Grant status
• April slash processing report
• Ruidoso benchmarking trip results (5/8-9)

Council

The Angel Fire Village Council is meeting to approve committee appointments, several contracts and bids, a fire fund reimbursement, and a workforce housing survey. Key actions include approving a $381,150.84 bid for Village Hall remodeling, a notice to proceed for the Community Center playground, and a $47,641.05 reimbursement to the State Fire Marshal. The agenda also includes routine items like minutes and staff reports.

• Approve Streets Committee members: Yvonne Weber, Amy Oliver, Mike Maloney, Kevin Richetson, Laurie Willis, Dale Blankenship
• Approve Airport Committee members (voting and non-voting)
• Approve Resolution 2024-24 P&Z Fee Schedule
• Approve bid for Village Hall remodel: $381,150.84 from Cross T Construction
• Approve $47,641.05 reimbursement to State Fire Marshal for unauthorized Fire Protection Fund expenditures

Council

The Angel Fire Village Council is holding a work session to discuss permit fee increases, zoning code amendments, and other items, with a formal vote on the fee schedule scheduled for May 14. The proposed fee schedule, which has not been updated since 2016, would significantly raise fees for building permits, zoning applications, and other services.

• Proposed fee increases: single-family home permit from $150 to $600, addition/major from $100 to $300, minor from $50 to $200, fence from $35 to $75, new address from $0 to $50, conditional use from $100 to $200 (single-family) or $500 (commercial), variance from $100 to $200 (single-family) or $500 (commercial), zoning amendment from $400 to $1000, site plan application from $0 to $500, lot combination from $125 to $600
• New water availability rates: $1.00/sq ft (single-family), $2.50/sq ft (duplex/multifamily), $2.75/sq ft (commercial)
• Double fee for work done without a permit
• Amendments to Village code P&Z (posted 04/23/2024) requiring ordinance change
• Discussion and committee formation for airport transfer

Workforce Housing Committee

The Workforce Housing Committee will vote on the final draft of an employer survey and review its execution plan. The committee will also vote on presenting the survey plan to the Village Council at a work session on May 1.

• Vote on final draft of employer survey
• Review plan for execution of survey
• Vote on presentation of survey plan to council work session on May 1

Council

This April 23, 2024 Angel Fire Village Council meeting is cancelled, as stated in the agenda. The agenda lists only one new business item: discussion and possible approval of Streets Committee appointments, along with standard procedural items like minutes approval and reports.

• Meeting cancelled
• Discussion/Action on Streets Committee appointments: Yvonne Weber, Amy Oliver, Mike Maloney, Kevin Richetson, Laurie Willis, Dale Blankenship (non-voting)
• Approval of consent agenda and 04/17/2024 minutes
• Public comments limited to 3 minutes

Lodger's Tax Committee

The Angel Fire Lodger’s Tax Advisory Board will hold a special meeting to consider funding for the 2024 Farmer’s Market and receive a presentation from Carristo on logo concepts and project progress. The meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, April 23, 2024, at Village Hall.

• Discussion/approval for funding of Farmer’s Market 2024
• Presentation from Carristo on logo concepts and project progress

Dark Sky Committee

The Dark Sky Committee will meet to elect a chair, vice chair, and secretary. The committee will also discuss documents shared via email from other dark sky communities.

• Election of chair
• Election of vice chair
• Election of secretary
• Discussion of documents from surrounding dark sky communities

Council

The Angel Fire Village Council is holding a work session to discuss several items, including changes to multi-family solid waste billing to comply with the Solid Waste Ordinance, a new solid waste building, increasing the Village's share of PERA contributions, an agreement to write off fees for delinquent lots, making 15 mph the standard speed limit on Village roads, and parking and activities at Balloons Over Angel Fire. No formal decisions are being made at this work session; it is for discussion only.

• Discussion of changes in multi-family solid waste billings to comply with Solid Waste Ordinance
• Discussion of new solid waste building
• Discussion of increase in portion of PERA covered by the Village
• Discussion of agreement with PID, Angel Fire Resort, and Colfax County to write off fees for excessively delinquent lots
• Discussion of making 15 mph the standard speed limit on Village roads

Council

The Angel Fire Village Council will discuss and take action on several contracts and resolutions, including on-call engineering services, repair costs for the SBR/WWTF, a SCADA system, budget adjustments, a Village Hall remodel, and replacing Agua Fria Well #2. They will also consider appointments to the Trails Committee and a volunteer ambassador program, and may enter executive session for pending legal issues.

• RFP 2024-002 On-Call Engineering Services
• Proposal 23 Misc. repair costs for SBR/WWTF
• Resolution 2024-22 Westside SCADA System
• Resolution 2024-23 Various Budget Adjustment Requests (BARs)
• Task Order 2024-02 Replace Agua Fria Well #2

Workforce Housing Committee

The committee will review a draft governance structure, survey drafts, and the MFA Housing Ordinance. They will also discuss possible bylaws and a mission statement, and seek council guidance on workforce housing assistance.

• Review Workforce Housing Governance draft
• Review Housing Survey drafts
• Discuss MFA Housing Ordinance
• Discuss possible Bylaws/Mission Statement for the committee

Workforce Housing Committee

The Workforce Housing Committee will receive an update from the Council Liaison on a potential property purchase, elect a Vice Chair, and possibly receive feedback from the North Central New Mexico Economic Development District. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from previous meetings and scheduling of the next meeting.

• Update from Council Liaison on potential property purchase
• Election of Vice Chair
• Possible feedback from the North Central New Mexico Economic Development District

Lodger's Tax Committee

The Lodger's Tax Advisory Board will consider several tourism-related items including a proposal from Gravel Guide, an update on the Balloons Over Angel Fire event, and a sponsorship for the Angel Fire Bull Riding Event. The board will also hear a presentation on a skatepark project and receive a Tourism Director Report.

• Revisit, discussion, and approval of Gravel Guide proposal
• Balloons Over Angel Fire update
• Skatepark presentation from Oliver Bradley of overgroundproject.org
• Discussion and approval of Angel Fire Bull Riding Event sponsorship
• Carristo Creative update

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Angel Fire Planning and Zoning Commission will discuss and vote on amendments to multiple sections of the village zoning code, updates to its own by-laws, and proposed permit and utility fees.

• Amendments to Title 9, Chapters 1-3 (zoning code articles C, F; A, B, C; A, B)
• Amendments to Planning and Zoning Commission By-Laws
• Discussion and approval of proposed permit and utility fees

Council

The Angel Fire Village Council will discuss and potentially act on several items, including an on-call engineering services RFP, repair costs for the SBR/WWTF, a task order for the solid waste transfer station, a SCADA system resolution, budget adjustments, committee appointments, a volunteer ambassador program, and a Village Hall remodel RFP. The meeting also includes an executive session for pending legal issues.

• RFP 2024-002 On-Call Engineering Services
• Proposal for 23 Misc. repair costs for SBR/WWTF
• Task Order 2024-01 Extension of Solid Waste Transfer Station
• Resolution 2024-22 Westside SCADA System
• Resolution 2024-23 Various Budget Adjustment Requests (BARs)

Fire Adapted Community Committee

The committee is meeting to review grant opportunities and slash processing. Members will discuss biochar testing and provide recommendations for a Defensible Space Ordinance to the Council.

• AIM Grant for Volunteer Coordinator
• Community Wildfire Defense Grant
• Slash processing report for April
• Biochar test and customer update
• Defensible Space Ordinance recommendations for Council

Council

The Angel Fire Village Council will discuss and potentially act on a water meter replacement and service contract with Sustainability Partners, along with several other items including bank signature amendments, Dark Sky Committee appointments, a compensation analysis contract, and the replacement of the Chief of Police. The meeting also includes an executive session for pending legal and personnel matters.

• Water meter replacement and service contract with Sustainability Partners, estimated $22,548/month
• Resolution 2024-21, amended bank signatures (supersedes 2024-07)
• Approval of Dark Sky Committee members
• Village of Angel Fire Compensation Analysis Contract
• Replacement of the Angel Fire Chief of Police

Workforce Housing Committee

The Workforce Housing Committee will receive an update on the Village's purchase of property for workforce housing. Members will also begin drafting governance definitions, requirements, and administration rules. The agenda includes reviewing housing survey questions and examining the Colfax County Affordable Housing Plan and ordinance templates.

• Update on Village purchase of property for workforce housing
• Draft first version of workforce housing governance (definition, requirements, administration)
• Review housing survey questions
• Review Colfax County Affordable Housing Plan
• Review ordinance template and examples

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Angel Fire Planning and Zoning Commission is holding a special meeting on March 19, 2024. The agenda includes only procedural items: call to order, pledge of allegiance, roll call, and commissioner orientation, followed by adjournment. No public hearings, rezonings, or other substantive business items are listed.

• Commissioner orientation is the only substantive agenda item
• No rezonings, contracts, or fee changes are scheduled
• Meeting is a special session, not a regular meeting

Council

The Angel Fire Village Council is holding a special meeting to consider a single new business item: a contract with Carristo Creative for advertising services. The meeting includes public comment limited to three minutes for items not on the agenda. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with no other substantive items listed.

• Consideration of a contract with Carristo Creative for advertising

Council

The Angel Fire Village Council will hold a work session to discuss several items, including the enforcement of the fuel modification ordinance, a proposed contract for the water meter replacement project, and a presentation on a GO bond. The agenda also includes a discussion on solid waste billing and the potential acquisition of airport land.

Council

The Angel Fire Council will consider resolutions to apply for NMDOT Local Government Transportation Project Fund money to resurface Country Club Drive and improve Jackson Hole Rd and Bill Burgess/N. Angel Fire Roadway, plus prioritize those projects. The Council will also consider a contract with Carristo Creative for advertising, committee appointments, a change order to the WWTF contract, a real estate purchase, and appointing Dennis Groat as Village Clerk. An executive session is scheduled for property and personnel matters.

• Resolution 2024-18: apply for NMDOT TPF funds to resurface Country Club Drive
• Resolution 2024-19: apply for NMDOT TPF funds for Jackson Hole Rd roadway improvements
• Resolution 2024-20: apply for NMDOT TPF funds for Bill Burgess/N. Angel Fire roadway improvements
• Contract with Carristo Creative for advertising
• Change Order 18 to WWTF contract (time extension)

Council

The Angel Fire Village Council will consider resolutions to apply for NMDOT Local Government Transportation Project Fund grants for FY 2025 to resurface Country Club Drive and improve Jackson Hole Rd and Bill Burgess/N. Angel Fire Rd. The council will also consider committee appointments, a wastewater treatment plant contract time extension, an executive session on property and personnel, a real estate purchase, and appointing Dennis Groat as Village Clerk.

• Resolution 2024-18: apply for $1,058,000 to resurface Country Club Drive (5% match $52,900)
• Resolution 2024-19: apply for $1,130,000 for Jackson Hole Rd roadway and drainage improvements (5% match $56,500)
• Resolution 2024-20: apply for $3,100,000 for Bill Burgess/N. Angel Fire Rd improvements (5% match $155,000)
• Change Order 18 to WWTF contract: no-cost time extension due to material delays
• Consideration to appoint Dennis Groat as Village Clerk

Lodger's Tax Committee

The Angel Fire Lodger's Tax Advisory Board will consider removing the $10,000 cap on event funding applications and vote on allowing monthly funding presentations. They will also review a proposal from Carristo Creative and a funding request for the 2024 Cool Summer Nights event. The meeting includes introduction of a new Tourism Director and discussion of how lodger's tax funds can be used.

• Vote on removing the $10,000 funding cap for event applications
• Review of Carristo Creative proposal
• Review of 2024 Cool Summer Nights funding request
• Vote to allow funding presentations every month
• Review of Gravel Adventure Field Guide

Workforce Housing Committee

The Workforce Housing Committee will elect a chair and a minute-taker, then discuss a contract to purchase an existing apartment, land, and commercial space. They will also review workforce housing bylaws, discuss commissioning a housing-needs study and hiring a site planner for new development, and consider ownership routes for workforce housing.

• Election of Chair and minute-taker
• Contract to purchase existing apartment, land, and commercial space
• Workforce Housing bylaws/governance documents
• Discussion of sourcing a study of housing needs
• Discussion of sourcing a site planner for new site development

Fire Adapted Community Committee

The committee will meet to vote on committee bylaws and review slash processing and pickup plans for April. Members will discuss the status of several grant opportunities and the use of Kelpie Wilson Biochar Kilns. The meeting includes an analysis of biomass generation and disposal for the next five years.

• Vote on Committee Bylaws
• Slash pickup resuming in April
• Status of AIM and New Mexico Counties grants
• Analysis of Kelpie Wilson Biochar Kilns
• 5-year biomass generation and disposal plan

Council

The Angel Fire Village Council is meeting to consider several action items, including a contract for an assets library, a resolution for water tank replacement, a grant application for recycling trailers, a social media archiving agreement, and laptop purchases for officials. The agenda also includes approval of the consent agenda with prior meeting minutes and two resolutions.

• Resolution 2024-15: Invitation to Bid for Replacement of Water Tank #7
• Resolution 2024-16: Application for Recycle and Illegal Dumping (RAID) Grant for OCC Recycling Trailers
• Contract with Carristo for creating an assets library to highlight winter
• Agreement with ArchiveSocial for social media archiving (03/01/2024-02/28/2025)
• Purchase of laptops for Mayor and Council Members (two options)

Lodger's Tax Committee

The Lodger’s Tax Advisory Board will meet to discuss a one-year contract with Carristo Creative Consulting for advertising services. The meeting also includes standard procedures such as roll call and agenda approval.

• Discussion of a one-year contract with Carristo Creative Consulting for advertising

Workforce Housing Committee

The Workforce Housing Committee will meet to elect a chair, review potential housing sites, and discuss New Mexico housing programs. The agenda includes only discussion items; no votes on specific projects or funding are listed.

• Election of Committee Chair
• Review of potential housing sites
• Review of New Mexico housing programs

Lodger's Tax Committee

The Lodger’s Tax Advisory Board is meeting to review a report from the Tourism Director. The board will also discuss a recommendation to hire Carristo Creative Consulting.

• Discussion/recommendation to hire Carristo Creative Consulting
• Tourism Director Report

Council

The Angel Fire Village Council will consider several resolutions and contracts, including applications for state road funding, an engineering contract amendment and notice to proceed for Phase III of the Community Center Improvement, and a bid for playground equipment. They will also discuss hiring a GL accountant and a grant writer, moving to Firstnet for cellphone service, and other administrative items. The meeting includes public comment and staff reports.

• Resolution 2024-05: application for 2024-2025 NM DOT Local Government Road Fund Program
• Resolution 2024-06: application for 2024-2025 NM DOT Municipal Arterial Program
• Engineering contract amendment and notice to proceed for Phase III of Community Center Improvement
• Bid for Community Center playground equipment
• Consideration of hiring a GL accountant and a grant writer

Council

The Angel Fire Village Council is holding a work session to discuss several operational and financial topics, including a lodger's tax ordinance, prioritization of street projects, the Agua Fria Well 2, the fire protection fund, and police department compensation. They will also review cash on hand across funds, solid waste billing issues with condos, an audit update, and the comprehensive plan's vision and core values. No formal decisions are expected at this work session.

• Lodger's Tax Ordinance
• Prioritization of Streets
• Agua Fria Well 2
• Fire Protection Fund
• Police Department Compensation

Fire Adapted Community Committee

The committee will meet to vote on committee bylaws and review the status of rural business development grants. The agenda also includes a presentation on the Kelpie Wilson Biochar Kiln for making biochar.

• Vote on Committee Bylaws
• Presentation on Kelpie Wilson Biochar Kiln
• Report on slash processing
• Status of Rural Business Development Grants

Council

The Angel Fire Village Council will consider several resolutions, including establishing a code of ethics, updating open meetings procedures, and amending a 2002 site plan for commercial development on tract 29 of Agua Fria Estates. The council will also discuss reimbursing Officer Tom Hicks $1,427.05 for training travel, a biomass processing facility grant proposal, and appointments to various committees. The agenda includes several discussion items and approvals for administrative procedures and lobbying services.

• Resolution 2024-01: Code of Ethics
• Resolution 2024-02: Open Meetings Act procedures
• Resolution 2024-03: Site plan amendment for tract 29, Agua Fria Estates
• Resolution 2024-04: Reimburse Officer Tom Hicks $1,427.05 for training travel
• Discussion of FACC Biomass Processing Facility grant proposal

Council

The Angel Fire Council is meeting in executive session on Friday, January 12, 2024, at 10:30 AM in Santa Fe. The session is solely to discuss legal matters, as stated in the agenda. No other business is listed.

• Executive session on legal matters

Council

The Angel Fire Council is meeting in executive session to discuss legal matters. The agenda contains no other business items.

• Executive session regarding legal matters

Fire Adapted Community Committee

The Fire Adapted Community Committee is meeting to discuss plans for a Rural Economic Development grant proposal. This proposal concerns the creation of a Biomass Processing Facility (BPF) in Colfax County.

• Vote on Committee Bylaws
• Grant proposal for a Biomass Processing Facility (BPF) in Colfax County
• Acceptance of David Hartson as FACC Vice Chair

Council

The Village of Angel Fire's special council session and workshop scheduled for January 4, 2024, has been canceled. The agenda contains no items for discussion or decision.

Council

The Angel Fire Village Council will hold a regular meeting with a consent agenda, public comment, and reports. New business includes an executive session on hiring a Public Works Director and appointing the Village Manager, Finance Director, Village Clerk, Fire Chief, and Police Chief. The Council will also discuss and possibly approve resolutions on a Code of Ethics and the Open Meetings Act, and discuss projects for capital appropriation requests.

• Executive session on personnel matters: hiring Public Works Director and appointing Village Manager, Finance Director, Village Clerk, Fire Chief, Police Chief
• Resolution 2024-01: establishing a Code of Ethics
• Resolution 2024-02: establishing the Open Meetings Act and rescinding all others
• Discussion/approval of projects to request for Capital Appropriation