TC Minutes 08-26-19800
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE TOWN OF AVON, COUNCILMEMBERS
HELD AUGUST 26, 1980 - 7:30 P.M.
The regular meeting of the Town Councilmembers of the Town of Avon, Colorado was
held in the Town Offices, second floor, Benchmark Shopping Center, Avon.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Alpi at 7:40 p.m. At that point the Oath
of Office was given by John Dunn, Town Attorney, To Shelia Davis for the appointment
of Town Councilmember. A roll call was then taken with all Councilmembers in Attendance.
Also present were Town Attorney John Dunn as well as members of the press and public.
The minutes of August 12, 1980 and the Special Meeting minutes of August 19, 1980 were
then presented to the Council.
Steve Erickson moved approval of the August 12, minutes, seconded by Bill Doyle and was
unanimously carried. Jim Wells moved approval of the August 19th minutes, seconded by
Hugh Price and was unanimously carried.
Bi-monthly financial reports were then discussed. The Council agreed to appoint Hugh
Price, Jim Wells and Mayor Al Alpi as a committee to resolve the situation with the
invoice and the book of URS.
It was requested by Councilmember Steve Erickson to check on the number of hours that
were spent on plan checking by the Building Department, Inc.
After discussion Steve Erickson moved approval of the Accounts Payables as they were
presented. The motion was seconded by Hugh Price and was unanimously carried.
Jim Wells moved to accept the remaining financial reports with the Bond Fund being
corrected, seconded by Allan Nottingham and was unanimously carried.
Jerry Hampton with Trailways in Vail approached the Council. The purpose for his visit
was to familiarize the Council with the Grayhound application, and to request support
from the Council to Trailways opposition to it.
Mr. Hampton stated that Grayhound made an application to go Interstate only( serve
selective cities through Colorado only.) Grayhound applied to cut 280 miles off their N.Y.
to Los Angeles run and have requested a permanent authority to run Interstate 470 and to
stop at Idaho Springs, Vail, Glenwood Springs, Rifle, and Grand Junction within the State
of Colorado. Out of this particular route that their requesting to run, Trailways operates
two schedules through that same area from N.Y. to Los Angeles. He stated that Trailways
runs about a 51% vacancy or capacity to sell seats on Trailways for that run. If Gray-
hound is granted the request an the application through I.C.C. which they are asking for,
Trailways would be looking for about a 51% drop in those two runs.
After discussion it was agreed to direct a letter in support of the opposition of Gray-
hounds application, and to set up a meeting with Mr. Bill Hilton and the Mayor.
The Mayor thanked Mr. Hampton for coming.
Avon Center at Beaver Creek was next on the agenda. Although there was no one present to
request approval of the 20' easement, the Council did discuss it.
After discussion Jim Wells moved approval of the Mylar and the 20' easement subject to
Avon Center receiving from Claycomb Engineering a letter stating that the 20' easement
should be for drainage and utilities, also subject to a letter from Inter-mountain
Engineering stating that it would be acceptable to run the sewer line down through the
easement as well, and further subject to receiving the letters from all the utilities
involved, seconded by Hugh Price and was unanimously carried.
It was requested by Councilmember Jim Wells that the Town Clerk advise Avon Center and
Bill McCoy as to why it was labled utilities only on the Mylar and why the easement is
jogged.
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Gary Hall, District representative from Public Service of Vail approached the Council
and reported on the work they are doing in the Town of Avon. They discussed the laying
of the pipe line, compaction and the trenches.
First reading of Ordinance No.#22, Series of 1980, AN ORDINANCE DESIGNATING AN EMERGENCY
RESPONSE AUTHORITY FOR HAZARDOUS MATERIAL INCIDENTS OCCURING WITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMITS
OF THE TOWN OF AVON.
After discussion Jim Wells moved approval of Ordinance No.#22, Series of 1980 on first
reading subject to the correction in Section 2, to read, "the fire department of Avon
and Eagle-Vail Metropolitan Districts," and the typing correction in Section 3, "general".
This motion was seconded by Hugh Price. A roll call was taken with all the Councilmembers
voting yes.
Ordinance No.#21, Series of 1980 was discussed. This Ordinance was tabled at the last
Regular Council Meeting. The Ordinance reads, AN ORDINANCE CONERNING REVENUE AND IMPOSING
A USE TAX UPON BUILDING MATERIALS AND SUPPLIES USED IN THE TOWN OF AVON; ESTABLISHING
THE AMOUNT OS SUCH; PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS; AND SETTING FORTH DETAILS
IN RELATION THERETO.
After discussion from the public and the Councilmembers, Allan Nottingham moved to table
Ordinance No.#21, Series of 1980 indefintely, seconded by Jim Wells and was unanimously
carried.
A-95 - NWCCOG's Extraction Industry Career Information Demonstration Project. The
Council marked the project favorable.
A-95 - Rural Affairs Policy Council. The Council marked the project unfavorable.
The Mayor reported that Holy Cross is requesting $1,000.00 contribution for moving a
pole on the Municipal Building Site. It was stated that Holy Cross did cut 2/3 of a
tree that was on the site and was not necessary to remove.
The Mayor reported that he had received a letter from Mountain Bell Telephone and are
requesting $2,324.00 to move the telephone cables.
The Town Manager was requested to check with the architects on the excavation of the
Municipal Building site.
The Town Attorney John Dunn reported that he, Dick Evans and Elmer Claycomb were at
District Court in Eagle on the Peterson matter and did receive a restraining order from the
Judge. Peterson's Attorney was present but not Peterson himself.
the hearing was continued until September 18th on the condition that Peterson would not
occupy whether by tenants or himself.
The PUC hearing was discussed. Mr. Dunn would know Friday the 29th whether the hearing
would still be scheduled for the 4th and 5th of September. There was a problem. The
Commission staff failed to include in the notice of the hearing the assessment of the cost
of construction.
The Certificate of Occupancies and the incompletion of some projects were discussed.
Bruce Wyman reported that he had received two bids from contractors on the bike
paths.
After discussion Steve Erickson requested that the Town enter into a contract with B & B
Excavating to do the bike paths. Approximately 5,500 lineal feet and also request
Bruce to work with Claycomb Engineering on the design and submit it to B & B excavating
then return to the Council with the improved formed contract signed by B & B for the
Council's approval. Bruce stated that he will coordinate with Mike Blair and get his
input.
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There being no further business, Steve Erickson moved that the Council adjourn and
Bill Doyle seconded the motion. The meeting adjourned by Mayor Alpi at 10:20 p.m.
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Respectfully Submitted:
Town Clerk