TC Minutes 04-28-2020
AVON REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
TUESDAY APRIL 28, 2020
SETUP AS A VIRTUAL MEETING VIA ZOOM DUE TO COVID-19 AND TOWN HALL CLOSURE
1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
The meeting was hosted in a virtual format, using Zoom.us. Mayor Smith Hymes called the meeting to
order at 5:31 p.m. A roll call was taken, and Council members present by video/audio were Amy Phillips,
Tamra Underwood, Scott Prince, Jennie Fancher, Jake Wolf, and Chico Thuon. Also present were Mobility
Director Eva Wilson, Recreation Director John Curutchet, Finance Director Scott Wright, Planning Director
Matt Pielsticker, Town Attorney Paul Wisor, Police Chief Greg Daly, Executive Assistant to the Town
Manager Ineke de Jong, Town Manager Eric Heil, and Town Clerk Brenda Torres.
2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Video Start Time: 00:31:00 Part One
Councilor Fancher moved to approve the agenda as presented. Councilor Underwood seconded the motion
and the motion passed on a vote of 6 to 1. Councilor Wolf voted no.
3. DISCLOSURE OF ANY CONFLICTS OF INTEREST RELATED TO AGENDA ITEMS
Video Start Time: 00:31:35 Part One
No conflicts of interest were disclosed.
4. PUBLIC COMMENT
Video Start Time: 00:31:46 Part One
Mayor Smith Hymes explained to the public how to participate via video/audio, via telephone, or via email
for public comments. No public comments were made.
4.1. SALVATION ARMY UPDATE (TSU WOLIN-BROWN, SALVATION ARMY)
Video Start Time: 00:34:05 Part One
Tsu Wolin-Brown gave an update on the $100,000 Avon Community Emergency Relief Grant in
Response to COVID-19 the Army Salvation received, and she thanked Avon Town Council for this grant.
She said they have been able to help many Avon residents in different ways, including tenant relief
and the food bank.
5. BUSINESS ITEMS
5.1. PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS (PLANNING DIRECTOR MATT PIELSTICKER)
Video Start Time: 00:55:11 Part One
Planning Director Matt Pielsticker presented the four candidates to fill three vacancies on the Planning
and Zoning Commission, Donna Lang Arenschield, James Edwards, Sara Lanious, and Daniel Mysnyk.
Planning Director thanked Marty Golembiewski, Alex Dammeyer, and Kenneth Howell for their years
of service. After self-introductions from the new candidates, they were interviewed by Council
members. A recess was taken from 6:41 p.m. to 6:47 p.m. as Councilor Wolf had questions for the
Town Attorney Paul Wisor.
After recess, Town Attorney Paul Wisor suggested to continue this vote to the May 12, 2020 Council
meeting as an Executive Session to discuss issues pointed by Councilor Wolf in their phone
conversation and ask the remaining Commissioners who are able to serve to attend the next meeting.
AVON REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
TUESDAY APRIL 28, 2020
SETUP AS A VIRTUAL MEETING VIA ZOOM DUE TO COVID-19 AND TOWN HALL CLOSURE
Councilor Wolf moved to continue this item to the May 12, 2020 Council meeting. Councilor Prince
seconded the motion and the motion passed on a vote of 6 to 0. Councilor Thuon was away with video
paused and audio muted.
5.2. PUBLIC HEARING RESOLUTION NO. 20-12: A SUPPLEMENTAL AMENDMENT TO 2020 CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND BUDGET
(ASSISTANT TOWN MANAGER AND FINANCE DIRECTOR SCOTT WRIGHT)
Video Start Time: 00:01:32 Part Two
Finance Director Scott Wright presented. After Council discussion, Mayor Smith Hymes called for
public comments and no public comments were made.
Councilor Prince moved to approve Resolution 20-12 Amending the 2020 Capital Projects Fund Budget
with the strike off of the demolition of the old Town Hall. Mayor Pro Tem Phillips asked for
clarification. Councilor Prince clarified his motion, with reference to the old Town Hall demolition, to
leave the current budgeted amount of $600,000 and not to increase to $967,000. Councilor
Underwood seconded the motion and it passed on a vote of 6 to 1. Councilor Wolf voted no.
5.3. WORK SESSION: DEED RESTRICTED HOUSING PROGRAM (TOWN MANAGER ERIC HEIL AND TOWN ATTORNEY PAUL
WISOR)
Video Start Time: 00:44:32 Part Two
Town Manager Eric Heil gave a presentation on policies recommendations. Council discussed and gave
various directions to Staff, including to move forward with this program.
5.4. FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE 20-05, APPROVING CODE TEXT AMENDMENTS FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING,
BOILER EFFICIENCY AND SOLAR-READY REQUIREMENTS (TOWN PLANNER DAVID MCWILLIAMS)
Video Start Time: 01:47:21 Part Two
Planning Director Matt Pielsticker, Town Planner David McWilliams, and Building Official Derek Place
presented and answered questions from Council members. Mayor Smith Hymes called for public
comments and no public comments were made.
Mayor Pro Tem Phillips moved to approve the first reading of Ordinance 20-05, setting a second
reading and public hearing date of May 12, 2020. Councilor Wolf seconded the motion and the motion
passed unanimously.
5.5. DISCUSSION OF SALUTE TO THE USA FIREWORKS (CASE MANAGER DANITA DEMPSEY)
Video Start Time: 02:09:45 Part Two
Cultural, Arts and Special Events Manager Danita Dempsey talked about logistical challenges and
different possible options for Council to decide whether Salute to the USA event will be hosted or
postponed, considering the current situation with COVID-19 and the new Public Health Order adopted
by Eagle County on April 24, 2020, which allows gatherings of 10 person or less. The Eagle County
Health Department has presented a transition trails map which contemplates that the Public Health
Order may advance to an “intermediate” stage between four to eight weeks, which may allow
gatherings of up to 25 to 50 people and also contemplates the potential to advance to an “expert”
stage whereby gatherings of up to 250 people may be allowed.
AVON REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
TUESDAY APRIL 28, 2020
SETUP AS A VIRTUAL MEETING VIA ZOOM DUE TO COVID-19 AND TOWN HALL CLOSURE
After discussing several options and suggestions, Council took the difficult decision to cancel 3rd of
July Salute to the USA fireworks display and concert for this year to keep our community safe.
Mayor Smith Hymes said, “When it’s safe to do so, Salute to the USA will come back to Avon bigger
and better than ever.”
Mayor Smith Hymes called for public comments and no public comments were made.
5.6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM APRIL 23, 2020 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING (TOWN CLERK BRENDA TORRES)
Video Start Time: 02:43:13 Part Two
Councilor Underwood moved to approve the minutes from April 23, 2020. Mayor Pro Tem Phillips
seconded the motion and the motion passed by a vote of 6 to 1. Councilor Wolf voted no.
6. WRITTEN R EPORTS
6.1. APRIL 7TH PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING ABSTRACT (PLANNING DIRECTOR MATT PIELSTICKER)
6.2. MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT (SENIOR ACCOUNTANT NELLY BURNS)
7. MAYOR & COUNCIL COMMENTS & MEETING UPDATES
Video Start Time: 02:43:53 Part Two
Councilor Wolf thanked people working in the front lines, Chief Daly and the Avon Police Department,
hospital personnel, and Town of Avon staff. He said it is an honor and a pleasure to serve this community.
Councilor Fancher asked for a brief update on the Renters and Business Forums. Councilor Wolf gave a
quick update on the Renters Forum and thanked Corey Pryor, Senator Kerry Donovan and Town Attorney
Paul Wisor. He said it was a great turn out, they answered many questions and presented enough
information on what the options are and what to do for renters. Mayor Smith Hymes reported that the
highlight of the Business Forum was when Mr. Joel from 1st Bank mentioned that because of the number
of applications received for the Payroll Protection Program, they expected the money to last for only 39
hours. She gave a reminder on the upcoming Business Forum on Friday May 1, 2020.
Councilor Fancher praised David Courtney, owner of Beaver Liquors, for his efforts on the Bingo Night
fundraiser which raised a few thousands of dollars for local restaurants valley wide.
Mayor Pro Tem Phillips mentioned she will inform to Eco Transit that Avon will not be looking for any
transit for Salute to the USA and asked to please let her know if any ideas on how Eco Transit should look
like moving forward for the next year and a half.
Mayor Smith Hymes said she heard a rumor on the accuracy of the antibody tests that there is only a 50%
accuracy and said it is absolutely not the case. She said Will Cook with the Public Health Departments sent
her the actual numbers and they are 96-99% accurate. Councilor Underwood mentioned that the kind of
tests we have here are Quest lab tests and people can trust on those tests. Mayor Smith Hymes said that
those tests got the emergency approval by the FDA. Councilor Prince showed his results from his Colorado
Mountain Medical portal and said they are not reviewed by the FDA. Mayor Smith Hymes said it was
probably a timing issue.
AVON REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
TUESDAY APRIL 28, 2020
SETUP AS A VIRTUAL MEETING VIA ZOOM DUE TO COVID-19 AND TOWN HALL CLOSURE
8. ADJOURN
There being no further business before Council, Mayor Smith Hymes moved to adjourn the regular
meeting. The time was 9:39 p.m.
These minutes are only a summary of the proceedings of the meeting. They are not intended to be
comprehensive or to include each statement, person speaking or to portray with complete accuracy. The
most accurate records of the meeting are the audio of the meeting, which is housed in the Town Clerk' s office,
and the video of the meeting, which is available at www.highfivemedia.org.
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED:
Brenda Torres, Town Clerk
APPROVED:
Sarah Smith Hymes ___________________________________
Amy Phillips
Jake Wolf
Chico Thuon
Jennie Fancher
Scott Prince
Tamra Underwood