Recreation and Pedestrian Trails Committee

1. Brian called the meeting to order at 3:30pm 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Roll call: Bill Hughes, Randy Giser, Katherina White, Patrick West, Caroline Smith, Brian Smith, Diane Maranes, Bret Wier, Ed Gonzales, Melissa Grassmick, Sandy Garcia 4. Approval of agenda: Brian motioned to approve, Diane seconded 5. Approval of minutes: Brian motioned to approve with 1 grammatical change, Katrina seconded 6. A. Frank Young Trail Extension: discussed extending from Solar trail to MVHS since 2009. Committee approved a trail that avoids wetlands. Sandy says that Tracy had a verbal agreement but that is not enough. We need a written agreement from CS Ranch (MOU, easement). Bret states that lawyers need to be involved. Village will pick this up and move forward. Dollar General now owns some of the CS Ranch property. Not sure who owns the property where the trail will be. There are no resolutions passed by the Council as far as Bret knows. Committee wants the village to move forward. Schedule a time for Brian, Patrick, Bret and Ed to walk it. Wednesday, August 22 @ 9am meet at Village Hall. Shay needs to order signage that says Frank Young Trail. Committee just wants the school connected to the village. B. Cougar Trail: roughly a mile into it. Patrick has an employee that will be busy with this in Sept. Surveyor has been involved. Patrick will meet with him soon at the water tank. Patrick is proposing a parking lot at Monte Verde Lake. Should talk to Christine from zoning. C. New document for committee. Might need permission from Janet Sailor for using her trail map. Bret will check and report back. Diane states the Smith’s do good work! D. Camino Real Trail Group: They want a North and South entrance for motorized trails from a village road to the National Forest. (State, BLM, National Forest, Non-Profit: Enchanted Circle Taos) Patrick got a called from Craig and the project is being put on hold. Forest Service needs to do a prescribed burned for a new trail Paula Fleacharo (top of the pass to bull springs) E. Village Signage: Bret will do follow up. 7. New Business A. Deadfall Cleanup: Wildland Fire Manager and Brian walked the Oesta Vista Trail. The fire department stated that if the committee could clear 30 feet on either side of the trail that would be very helpful. Trekkers, resort, and others want to help. A plan is being made to remove dead foliage. It will be a long project (more than a year). Bret asked if Firewood Angels could get in there but there is no room on the trail. Brian and Patrick will see if they can get it cleared from up top. 8. Patrick stated that the Village Trails are much better this year than prior years. Cleaner than he has ever seen it, very pleased. A. Sendero N B. Sendero S D. Bobcat  E. Sage F. Lady Slipper: some of the slats on the bridge are missing. G. Parking H. AAFPO 10. No responses from the audience 11. Wednesday, Sept 19 @ 3:30 at CC Adjournment at 4:46pm. Patrick called, Bill seconded