Recreation and Pedestrian Trails Committee

Village of Angel Fire P.O. Box 610 Angel Fire, NM 87710 575-377-3232 Notice of Public Meeting Pedestrian Trails Committee Meeting Minutes Wednesday, August 14th, 2019 at 3:30 pm at the Community Center I. Call to Order-Brian called the meeting to order 3:35 PM. II. Pledge of Allegiance III. Roll Call-Brian Smith, Randy Kaiser, Lonny Natter, Katrina White, Patrick West, Carolyn Smith, Matt Billingsley. Quorum was established. Shay Tibljas, Village representative. Visitors-Renee Sussman, Jim McGay IV. Approval of Agenda-Katrina motioned to approve, Carolyn seconded. V. Approval of Minutes from the March 27th, 2019 Meeting and May 29th Meeting-Done at last Meeting. VI. Old Business A. Frank Young Trail Extension (Including to the Blinking Light) Update-Shay stated that the Village was waiting on a letter of approval from the Resort. B. Progress on Cougar Trail-Patrick stated the guy they hired had a personal issue and had to leave, so that was training and time wasted. They have a new person who has started, but has to leave in a month. They are almost ½ way now. C. Progress on Brochure Boxes-Patrick put new ones at Sage, Deer, Bear. Still need Lake and Sage. Patrick has ordered 3 more. D. Cleaning off weeds on Village Trails (Bobcat, Sendero, Solar, and part of Frank Young Trail)-Shay stated that the Village was trying to get a contract with the Resort for grounds maintenance for the Village. Shay has employees that have been trying to weed whack and weed the worst parts of the trails. Brian asked about the solar panels, do they work? Are they safe? VII. New Business A. What is needed to satisfy the Firewise Ordinance for Greenbelt Trails Draft Document- Brian is finishing up his document. He is ready to get others point of view, then will give to AFFPO Board. B. Brochures Needed Next Spring-Would like not to make more copies, would like to try and start the new ones. Shay stated it depends on the cost. Patrick stated he has someone inhouse. VIII. Reports & Updates A. Sendero South B. Frank Young (Existing) Trail C. Bobcat-Bridges need some work, and the weeds are getting bad. D. Sage E. Lady Slipper-Looking better F. Oesta Vista G. Parking H. AAFPO-Money is tight X. Requests and Responses from the Audience-Patrick asked for volunteers to help clean up spots on the Cougar trail. Renee Sussman asked about the damage caused by the sleigh rides on Deer Trail, is there anything that can be done? XI. Next Meeting Date and Adjournment-Brian motioned to adjourn; Carolyn seconded. Adjourned at 4:45 PM. Next meeting, Oct., 2nd, 3:30 PM at the Community Center. Agenda may be picked up at the Village Hall, 3388 Mountain View Blvd., Angel Fire, NM 87710. Agenda may also be viewed at our website: angelfirenm.gov. If you are an individual who is in need of any auxiliary aid or service to attend the meeting, please contact the Village Clerk’s office 48 hours prior to the meeting.