TC Minutes 04-23-2024AVON REGULAR MEETING MINUTES A
TUESDAY APRIL 23, 2024 ,avon
HYBRID MEETING; IN -PERSON AT AVON TOWN HALL AND VIRTUALLY THROUGH ZOOM COLORADO
1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
The meeting was hosted in a hybrid format, in -person at Avon Town Hall and virtually via
Zoom.us. Mayor Amy Phillips called the April 23, 2024, Council regular meeting to order at 5:00
p.m. A roll call was taken, and Councilors present in person were Rich Carroll, RJ Andrade,
Lindsay Hardy, Ruth Stanley, and Mayor Amy Phillips. Mayor Pro Tern Tamra Underwood and
Councilor Thuon were absent. They were joined by Deputy Town Manager Patty McKenny,
General Government Manager Ineke de Jong, Ms. Erica Romberg in representation of Interim
Town Attorney Nina P. Williams, Town Clerk Miguel Jauregui Casanueva, Community
Development Director Matt Pielsticker, Avon Rec Director Michael Labagh, Sustainability
Coordinator Charlotte Lin, and Avon Police Chief Greg Daly.
2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Video Start Time: 00:00:54
Mayor Phillips initiated the meeting with the Agenda approval process. She noted for the
record that 4 pages were updated in the Council Packet earlier in the day, as related to Business
Item 5.2, where the questionnaires of PZC applicants Ms. Murad and Mr. Sipes were incorrect
and had Mr. Cooper's questionnaire which was replaced with their correct questionnaire
responses. Without further discussion, Councilor Stanley motioned to approve the Agenda, as
presented. Councilor Hardy seconded the motion. It was approved with a 5-0 vote of those
present.
3. DISCLOSURE OF ANY CONFLICTS OF INTEREST RELATED TO AGENDA ITEMS
Video Start Time: 00:02:10
Mayor Phillips asked if there were any conflicts of interest related to the Agenda, and none
were disclosed.
4. PUBLIC COMMENT
Video Start Time: 00:02:25
Mayor Phillips explained that public comment can be made by participating in the meeting in
person, via zoom's video/audio, via telephone, orvia email. She added that the public comment
section is intended for items not listed in the Agenda, and participation by members of the
public is limited to 3 minutes. She asked if there was any public comment from those present
in the room or virtually and no public comment was made in person nor virtually.
5. BUSINESS ITEMS
5.1. Presentation: Eagle Vail Trail Extension (Vail Valley Mountain Trails Alliance (VVMTA) Executive
Director Ernest Saeger)
Video Start Time: 00:03:05
Vail Valley Mountain Trails Alliance (VVMTA) Executive Director Ernest Saeger delivered his
presentation related to the Eagle Vail Trail Extension. Councilor Carroll asked if the NEPA review
by the Forest Service was still open and he was advised it was closed. Mr. Saeger offered that
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the public can access VVMTA.ORG, click on the news and blog section, and find additional
information on this project including a reference to the Forest Service and how to contact them
on it. Councilor Carroll also asked Mr. Saeger to explain what the VVMTA does, which he
summarized is to be a steward of the Trail system and connect the community with the
outdoors. No public comment was made in person nor virtually. As this was a presentation to
Council, no motion was made.
5.2.Planning & Zoning Commission Candidate Interviews and Appointments (Community
Development Director Matt Pielsticker)
Video Start Time: 00:15:00
Community Development Director Matt Pielsticker introduced the topic of Planning & Zoning
Commission Candidate Interviews and Appointments. He explained that the Town has
continually posted the opening on Avon.org/jobs as well as the Vail Daily job classifieds. A press
release, social media posts, and ongoing paid advertisements in the Vail Daily have been active.
The solicitation included a questionnaire for applicants to fill out which was included in the
packet. He indicated there are four (4) two-year terms open on the Planning and Zoning
Commission and 6 applicants. Councilors interviewed applicants in the following order:
Name Profession Residency
Gregg Cooper Real Estate Investments Avon (interviewed in person)
Bill Glaner Landscape Architect Avon (interviewed in person)
Kevin Hyatt Business/First Aid Avon (interviewed in person)
Brian Sipes Architect Vail (interviewed virtually at 5:40 p.m.)
Nicole Aranka Murad Immigration Attorney Avon (interviewed in person)
Nancy Beerman Tashman Retired Avon (interviewed in person)
Councilors voted in favor of candidates as follows:
• Councilor Carroll voted in favor of Bill Glaner, Kevin Hyatt, Nicole Aranka Murad, and
Brian Sipes. In the tie breaking vote, he voted for Nicole Aranka Murad.
• Mayor Phillips voted in favor of Gregg Cooper, Bill Glaner, Kevin Hyatt, and Brian Sipes.
In the tie breaking vote, she voted in favor of Nicole Aranka Murad.
• Councilor Andrade voted in favor of Gregg Cooper, Bill Glaner, Kevin Hyatt, and Brian
Sipes. In the tie breaking vote, he voted in favor of Greg Cooper.
• Councilor Hardy voted in favor of Bill Glaner, Kevin Hyatt, Nicole Aranka Murad, and
Brian Sipes. In the tie breaking vote, she voted in favor of Nicole Aranka Murad.
• Councilor Stanley voted in favor of Bill Glaner, Kevin Hyatt, Brian Sipes, and Nancy
Beerman Tashman. In the tie breaking vote, she voted in favor of Nicole Aranka Murad.
Town Clerk Miguel Jauregui Casanueva tallied the votes from Councilors, and Bill Glaner
received 5 votes, Kevin Hyatt received 5 votes, Brian Sipes received 5 votes, Gregg Cooper and
Nicole Aranka Murad both received 2 votes which caused them to tie, and Nacy Beerman
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Tashman received 1 vote. There was a runoff vote to break the tie between Gregg Cooper and
Nicole Aranka Murad. In the runoff, Gregg Cooper received 1 vote and Nicole Aranka Murad
received 4 votes. Mayor Phillips opened the floor to public comment and no public comment
was made in person nor virtually.
Based on the tally of votes, Councilor Caroll motioned to appoint Bill Glaner, Kevin Hyatt, Brian
Sipes, and Nicole Aranka Murad to the Avon Planning & Zoning Commission for two-year terms
to end on May 31, 2026. Councilor Stanley seconded the motion. It was approved with a 5-0
vote of those present.
5.3.Presentation: Recreation Department Updates & Harry A. Nottingham Park Improvements
(Recreation Director Michael Labagh)
Video Start Time: 01:06:50
Recreation Director Michael Labagh delivered a presentation related to Recreation Department
Updates & Harry A. Nottingham Park Improvements. Councilors did not have questions related
to the programming portion of his presentation. On the Harry A. Nottingham Park Planning,
Councilor Stanley asked questions related to signage at the O'Neal Spur Pocket Park. Councilor
Stanley and Councilor Carroll asked questions related to Nottingham Lake Aeration. Councilor
Andrade asked how many complaints have been received on the Main St. Mall dismount area
and was advised less than 5 complaints. Mayor Phillips noted Councilors are being asked to
consider if they would like to make the Main St. Mall dismount area permanent, based on staff
recommendation under Option A. Mayor Phillips opened the floor to public comment and no
public comment was made in person nor virtually. Councilors deliberated on the pros and cons
of the options presented and they elected to have generic signage deployed on the Main St.
Mall dismount area on July 3rd and during special events and wait for the survey to be
completed before making a final determination on the permanency of that dismount zone. As
this was a presentation to Councilors, staff received input and no motion was made.
5.4.Presentation: Avon Community -Wide Green House Gas Inventory (Sustainability Coordinator
Charlotte Lin)
Video Start Time: 01:33:18
Sustainability Coordinator Charlotte Lin delivered a presentation related to the Avon
Community -Wide Green House Gas Inventory. She indicated that this report is the result of a
2023 Sustainability Department Goal. She fielded questions from Council related to greenhouse
gas forecasts, projected growth in Avon's population and gas reductions needed to stay on
track to meet the goals under the County's Climate Action Plan, and next steps toward the net
zero forecasting to achieve net zero emissions by 2050. She was thanked by Councilors for the
depth of work contained in the inventory and her report. Mayor Phillips opened the floor to
public comment and no public comment was made in person nor virtually. Mayor Phillips also
touched on the potential for expanded composting in Avon. As this was a presentation to
Councilors, staff received input and no motion was made.
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6. CONSENT AGENDA
Video Start Time: 02:12:36
Mayor Phillips introduced the approval of the Consent Agenda to include the following:
6.1 Approval of Aspril 09, 2024 Regular Council Meeting Minutes
Mayor Phillips opened the floor to public comment and no public comment was made in person
nor virtually. Without further deliberations, Councilor Carroll presented a motion to
approve the Consent Agenda. Councilor Stanley seconded the motion. It was approved with
a 5-0 vote of those present.
7. WRITTEN REPORTS
7.1. Draft April 9 Health & Recreation Committee Meeting Minutes (Recreation Aquatics
Superintendent Kacy Carmichael)
7.2. Monthly Financials (Senior Accountant Dean Stockdale)
7.3.Quarterly RETT Report (Financial Analyst Chase Simmons)
7.4.Quarterly i Mi Casa Avon! Program Update (Housing — Long Range Planner Patti Liermann)
7.5. First Quarter 2024 Department Goal Update (Town Manager Eric Heil)
7.6. Biannual Investment Update (Chief Financial Officer Paul Redmond)
7.7.Bi-monthly Sustainability Update (Sustainability Coordinator Charlotte Lin)
7.8.Summary of Signed Letters of Support (Town Manager Eric Heil)
7.9.Draft March 21 CASE Committee Meeting Minutes (Special Events Coordinator Chelsea Van
Winkle)
7.10. Food Truck Program Follow Up (Special Events Coordinator Chelsea Van Winkle)
** Indicates topic will be discussed at future agenda's
Councilor Andrade thanked Special Events Coordinator Chelsea Van Winkle for her report on
the Food Truck Program Follow -Up. Mayor Phillips reminded her fellow Councilors that
they can always contact staff members with questions and thanks for written reports in
the packet, without having to wait for Council Meetings.
8. MAYOR AND COUNCIL COMMENTS & MEETING UPDATES
Video Start Time: 02:13:40
Mayor Phillips noted that the Eagle Valley Transit Authority is now staffed up enough to work
on planning and implementation of their programs. She added they have moved on to two
meetings per month (one live and one virtual), the transition of staff and vehicles is scheduled
to occur in August, and fare -free transit has already begun.
9. ADJOURN
There being no further business before Council, Mayor Phillips moved to adjourn the
regular meeting. The time was 7:19 p.m.
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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.highfivemedio.org.
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED:
Miguel Jauregui (a5(anueva, Town Clerk
APPROVED:
Mayor Amy Phillips
Ruth Stanley
Lindsay Hardy
RJ Andrade
Rich Carroll
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