TAOS PINES RANCH PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION

BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

MAY 15, 2006

I. CALL TO ORDER

President Linda Ford called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.

Board Members Present: Linda Ford, Diana Johnson, Klaus Steinbrecher

Board Members Absent: Larry Leahy and Bob Randall

Others Present: Troy Ford, J.M. Johnson, Shawn Howard, Gabriel Heinz representing Lindal Homes and Larry Osborn, Colfax County Fire Marshall

II. GUEST SPEAKER

Larry Osborn gave a presentation to the Board explaining the Community Wildfire Protection Plan that has just been prepared for all property owners as part of the Firewise Community/USA program. He also pointed out the importance of each home-owner to prepare a plot of their property showing building locations, utility locations, well, propane tank, ponds or other water sources, driveways and other improvements to the properties as well as a list of items firefighters should be aware of. These items could include locations of firearms, storage of potentially explosive materials, etc. as well as habitants of the property who may need special attention (i.e., persons who are in wheel chairs or bed-ridden, etc.). This information should be given to the District 6 Fire Chief, Bob Coss. (Note: The County Commissioners have just approved the renaming of our county fire department to Moreno Valley Colfax County District 6 Fire Department).

As soon as the County Commissioners approve the CWPP, it will become the document that will dictate how emergency procedures (such as wildfire) will be executed and by whom. This document is a vital document to all owners and should be passed on to all new owners. Local title companies will be made aware of this document and given copies of it so that it will be available at the time of any sales closings. This document is just as important as the Taos Pines Ranch Covenants, which also must be passed to new owners.

Now that Taos Pines has a Wildfire Community/USA designation, the Federal Government is mandated to establish a firebreak around the boundary of the community that is adjacent to Federal land. The LaJara project, scheduled to start this spring, includes such a firebreak. The probability of Taos Pines receiving more grant money is very good and this will aid us in continuing our fire protection and forest restoration project.

He also informed the Board that a bill in the New Mexico legislation has just passed that will allow more money to go to local fire departments for fighting wildfires. This year is expected to be a very bad year for wildfire because of the drought, so all of this information is good news for Taos Pines.

Linda Ford asked about the ISO rating for Taos Pines and Larry responded that the ISO for Taos Pines is 7. However, in approximately 18 months, insurance companies will not be looking at ISO ratings but at defensible space around a home. Defensible space will be the key element in setting insurance rates in wildland/urban interface locations.

III. MINUTES

Linda requested that the date of the annual meeting reported in the January 16^th minutes be

changed to July 15^th. Diana Johnson made a motion to approve the minutes as corrected. Klaus Steinbrecher seconded and the motion passed.

IV. FINANCIAL STATEMENT

Diana Johnson reported that there is a balance in the bank of $3,452.19. Diana Johnson made a motion to accept the financial statement as presented. Klaus Steinbrecher seconded, motion passed.

V. NEW BUSINESS

A. Real Estate Signs – Recently some of the signs put out by realtors at the entrances to Taos Pines Ranch have disappeared. Upon looking into what the problem may be, Linda Ford learned that the County does not allow political or real estate signs to be posted on their property. Since the 2 sites at the main entrances now belong to the County, it may be that some branch of the County may have removed the signs.

B. Website – The website is being updated and will soon have a new look.

C. Grant Money – An additional source of grant money for individual owners is available if the proposed project falls within the guidelines of the grant money source. Grants may run from $10,000 to $15,000. More information will be available at the Annual POA Meeting.

D. Election of Board Members - The terms of office for Bob Randall and Larry Leahy will expire on July 20. They will be contacted to see if they plan to run again. If not, the Board will be looking for new candidates to fill their positions. Elections will be held at the Annual POA Meeting.

VI. REPORTS

A. SAD Report – Troy Ford reported that there is $25,859 in the SAD account. The SAD Board

has entered into a new contract with Greg Carlisle for 18 months. The current SAD tax program will expire on June 30^th (this was a 5 year program). The Board is working with the County Attorney, Robin Blair to continue the program. At the end of June, the SAD Board members will physically walk the roads in Taos Pines to determine what the maintenance program will be for the next year.

Assessments for the year are being calculated at this time.

The County Commissioners have agreed to put up directional signs to aid people who are diverted from Hwy 64 through the development. It will also put up signs on Elk Run for emergency vehicles informing drivers to enter from the top of Elk Run because of the steep incline of that road.

B. Architectural Control Committee – No report.

VII. NEXT MEETING

There will be a short meeting of the Board at 6:00 p.m., Wed. June 28. The purpose of the

meeting is to make final arrangements for the Annual POA Meeting.

The Annual POA Meeting will be on July 15, at the First National Bank in Angel Fire, at 1:00

p.m.

VII. ADJOURN

There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 8:45 p.m.

RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED FOR APPROVAL: _______________________________________

Diana Johnson, Secretary