TC Minutes 01-09-1979~l
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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR
MEETING OF THE TOWN COUNCILMEMBERS
OF THE TOWN OF AVON
HELD JANUARY 9th, 1979
A regular meeting of the Town Councilmembers of the Town of Avon,
Colorado was held in the Town Office, second floor, Benchmark Shop-
ping Center, Avon, Colorado.
The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Mayor Angelo Alpi.
Councilmembers in attendance were Richard Allen, Joyce Allred, An-
gelo Alpi, Steve Erickson, and Allan Nottingham. William Doyle and
Carol Richards were absent. Also present were: John Blish, Town
Attorney; Stan Bernstein, Town Auditor; Tom Bishop, Municipal Bond
Underwriter; and Ron Allred, Chairman Design Review Board.
Steve Erickson moved that the minutes of the Regular Meeting of Dec-
ember 26, 1978 be approved as submitted. Seconded by Joyce Allred
and so carried.
Stan Bernstein introduced himself to the Council and discussed the
Town audit process. Mr. Bernstein said that he will investigate con-
trols for the Real Estate Transfer Tax Ordinance. These controls
will cover two possible problems; (1) the problem of not paying the
tax at all and (2) the problem of not paying the correct amount.
He suggested that working with the County Clerk and Recorder and
County Assessor's office will help solve the first problem and re-
quiring an affidavit from either the buyer or seller or both swearing
to the sales price will help solve the second problem. He also sug-
gested that a monthly budget be prepared and that, prior to the pre-
paration of the next budget, the Council consider a five year fin-
antial plan. Mr. Bernstein designed a chart of accounts and a man-
ual accounting system for the Town which he suggests be computerized
by June of 1979.
Tom Bishop of Hanifen, Imhoff and Samford, I.nc. gave the Council a
presentation on municipal financing, the alternatives and limitations
available to Avon, and the factors affecting the cost of municipal
financing. In conclusion, he offered an underwriting contract.
The Council discussed the bonding alternatives but took no action
on the contract proposal.
John Blish reported that he had discussed increasing the limits on
the proposed Hartford insurance policy with Claudia Kaiser, the ac-
count representative. He suggested that the Council accept the pro-
posal under which the Town has been bound since October 19, 1978,
then increase the limits of coverage and pay the additional premium
at some time in the near future. Allan Nottingham so moved, se-
conded by Rich Allen and unanimously carried.
Mr. Blish then asked the Council for direction with regard to a pro-
posed franchise tax. Mr. Blish asked if the Council wanted this to
be based on the number of passengers, vehicles, vehicle days or an
annual license per commertial carrier. The Council agreed that fur-
ther investigation as to the probable number of commertial vehicles
and discussions with other towns with similar situations would be
helpful.
The Design Review Board had its first meeting January 9th at 4:00.p.m..
John Blish suggested that,until the D.R.B. has completed their own
rules and regulations, the Council approve the adoption of the Bench-
mark Architectural Control Committee Rules and Regulations dated
October lst, 1976 on an interim basis. Steve Erickson so moved, se-
conded by Allan Nottingham and unanimously carried.
The NWCCOG requested that the Council make their annual appointments
of representative and alternate representative to the NWCCOG. Joyce
Allred moved that the Council appoint Carol Richards representative.
Seconded by Steve Erickson and unanimously carried. Joyce Allred
moved that the Council appoint Steve Erickson alternate representative.
Seconded by Rich Allen and so carried.
Mayor Alpi stated that someone is living in the Piper-Wheeler-Young
triplex construction trailer. Council agreed that the Town Attorney
would look into the problem.
The Police Chief Screening Committee will be screening the finalists
on January 13th. Following the screening, the Council will interview
the Committee's first choice.
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Ron Allred, Chairman of the Design Review Board reported that the
D.R.B. will hold their regular meetings at 4:00 p.m. on the second
and fourth Tuesdays of each month. The Board is now working on the
master plan, the zoning ordinance, the subdivision rules and regula-
tions and the D.R.B. rules and regulations. Mr. Allred presented
the Council with a preliminary master plan. The Council viewed the
preliminary plan with overall approval and discussed the need for
for definitions of such terms as 'Shopping Center' and 'General Com-
mertial'.
There being no further business to come before the Council, the
meeting adjourned at 11:45 p.m..
Respectfully Submitted,
Leslie James Allen, Town Clerk
MINUTES APPROVED, NOTICE OF MEETING WAIVED:
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