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TC Minutes 07-12-1988• MINUTES OF THE REGULAR AVON TOWN COUNCIL MEETING HELD JULY 12, 1988 - 7:30 P. M. The regular meeting of the Town Council of the Town of Avon, Colorado, was held in the Municipal Building, 400 Benchmark Road, Avon, Colorado, in the Council Chambers. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Allan Nottingham at 7:57 p.m. A roll call was taken with Emilie Harrison, Steve Miller, Clint Watkins, Gloria McRory, Al Connell and Jerry Davis present. Town Manager Bill James was absent. Also present were Town Attorney John Dunn, Director of Engineering Norm Wood, Director of Planning Lynn Fritzlen, Town Clerk Patricia J. Doyle, as well as, members of the press and public. The mayor called for Citizen Input. There being no`one wishing to be heard, the Mayor closed Citizen Input. First reading of ordinance No. 88-12, Series of 1988, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 1.8 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE TOWN OF AVON AS IT RELATES TO THE GENERAL PENALTY FOR VIOLATIONS OF SAID CODE. The Town Attorney stated that the ordinance was offered to the Council on first reading. The list of offenses would carry with them, $999.00 or 180 days in jail. Mr. Dunn recommended that Council adopt this ordinance on first reading. Councilman Miller moved approval of Ordinance No. 88-12, Series of 1988 on first reading. The motion was seconded by Councilwoman Harrison. Councilman Connell stated that if the fines were to be raised, they should be raised on the crimes of violence, and not offenses, such as, resisting arrest, Larceny, etc. Judge Buck Allen stated it would give a greater leverage for Restitut'i:on for the victim, and would give the officers a greater latitude of where he wanted to write the charge. Discussion followed. The Mayor called for a roll call. Those Councilmembers voting aye were: Emilie Harrison, Steve Miller, Gloria McRory, Jerry Davis. Those Councilmembers voting nay were: Clint Watkins and Al Connell. The motion carried by a 4 to 2 vote. • Norm Wood introduced Lynn Fritzlen. of Planning. 11 Lynn was hired as the Director Resolution No. 88-14, Series of 1988, A RESOLUTION APPROVING FINAL PLAT AND RESUBDIVISION OF LOTS B ANC C, AVON CENTER AT BEAVER CREEK, BENCHMARK AT BEAVER CREEK, AMENDMENT NO. 4, TOWN OF AVON, EAGLE COUNTY, COLORADO. Norm Wood stated that Guaranty Federal Savings and Loan had submitted a Final Subdivision Plat for the Resubdivision of Lots B and C of Avon Center. The Plat established a new lot line between Lot B and Lot C. He stated that this Plat provided for the continued use of B as parking for Lot A, and for the continued use of a portion of Lot c as drainage facilities for Lots A,B and C. The Council had concerns of; be adquate parking; 2) would there be some understanding the downtown community with could be built on Lot C. Discussion followed. 1) if Lot B were to be built, would there Lot B always be a parking lot; 3)that of access; 4) did the Town Council want a parking lot; 5) what kind of building Councilman Watkins moved to adopt Resolution No. 88-14, Series of 1988. The motion was seconded by Councilwoman Harrison. Further discussion followed. Councilman Connell moved to table Resolution No. 88-14 until further information could be obtained. The motion was seconded by Councilman Davis and was carried by a 4 to 2 vote. It was requested that Norm Wood contact Jim Lindsey and request his presence at the July 26th council meeting. The Financial Matters were next presented to the Council. Councilman Miller moved to receive items #1 through #9. The motion was seconded by Councilman Connell and was unanimously carried. Councilman Miller moved approval of the General Fund of Accounts Payable for July 12, 1988. The motion was seconded by Councilman Connell and was unanimously carried. Councilman Watkins moved approval of the Reconciliation Sheet of Accounts Payable for July 12, 1988. The motion was seconded by Councilwoman Harrison and was unanimously carried. -2- 0 0 Councilman Miller moved approval of the June 28, 1988 Council Meeting minutes as presented. The motion was seconded by Councilwoman McRory and was unanimously carried. Councilman Miller commended the police department, fire department, the Resort Association and the public works department for the tremendous job they had done for the 4th of July Celebration. Councilman Davis stated that there had been discussion of having a community-wide 4th of July celebration with the Town of Avon hosting the event in Nottingham Park. Councilman Miller discussed the memorandum dated July 7, 1988 in regard to the hiring of Wayne Smith as the new fire chief/training officer. He stated that the Town, and the community needed to give support to this department, as well as, to the new fire chief. The memorandum in regard to employees recognition for their personal achievements was discussed. Councilman Miller stated that the employees did receive recognition for their achievements through the news media. He stated that resolutions should only apply to employees and their performance within the Town structure. The Mayor disagreed. He stated that the employees were representing Avon, and took their personal time-off, and that Avon did receive recognition from their achievements. Councilman Connell agreed. No action was taken. Councilman Davis commented on temporary signs in the area.;Be stated that he would like to send a message to the Planning and Zoning Commission that Council prefer not to see all plastic signs hanging around Town. He felt that it was degrading to the community. -3- Mr. Dunn requested that Council retire into executive session to discuss further settlement efforts in regard to the Wilson/McAdams Case. Councilman Miller moved to adjourn into executive session. The motion was seconded by Councilman Connell. The Mayor adjourned the meeting into executive session at 8:52 p.m. TFULLY SUBMITT -4- Patricia J. Vq~yle,`-Jown /Cler APPROVED: