TC Minutes 05-08-1990MINUTES OF THE REGULAR TOWN COUNCIL MEETING
HELD MAY 8, 1990 - 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 Pro Tem McRory at 7:30 p.m.
A roll call was taken with David Garton, Albert Reynolds, Mike Bennett,
Jim Stovall and Jerry Davis present. Mayor Allan Nottingham was absent.
Also present were Town Attorney John Dunn, Town-Manager Bill James,
Director of Community Development Rick Pylman, Director of Engineering
Norm Wood, Director of Municipal Services Larry Brooks, Fire Chief
Charlie Moore, Police Chief Art Dalton, Town Clerk Patricia J. Doyle,
as well as members of the press and public.
The Mayor called for Citizen Input.
Jo-An Barnett, Executive Director of-the Avon/Beaver Creek Resort
Association approached the Council.
Ms. Barnett wanted to updated the Town Council and ask for their
support in regards to the concert season. She assured the'Council
that they would have a creditable financial group of concerts this
upcoming season. She reviewed the various scenerios regarding the
size of the,concerts for the season'. She asked-the Council if they
preferred a major concert that could accomplish the economic activity
goals,'that`the Town•has, or would they prefer'a quality live concert
for the locals. She stated that-the Chamber would like some direction.
Ms. Barnett stated.that the name of the proposed band remain
confidential at this time. She felt-that with the Council's heavy
commitment to the organization," the Directors.of the Chamber felt that
Council.should-have'the first opportunity to discuss it, and hopefully
underwrite the event.
After some discussion, Councilman Bennett moved to support the
underwriting of-.the Avon/Beaver_Creek Resort Association's efforts to
bring in a higher quality name band, or act, to-the Summer Solstice,
and that the underwriting amount not exceed $8,000, contingent upon
Council's approval of the name of the band, or act, when it becomes
public. The motion was seconded by Councilman Stovall and-was, carried
with-Councilman Reynolds opposing.
There being no further Citizen Input, the Mayor Pro Tem closed that
portion of the agenda.
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First reading of Ordinance No. 90-3, Series of 1990, AN ORDINANCE
AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF CERTAIN EQUIPMENT LEASE AGREEMENT.
Bill James stated that this was in regard to a Fire Rescue Truck for
the Town of Avon. He recommended that the Town go ahead and do a
Lease Agreement with Colorado National Leasing. The interest rate
being 7.76%. -The delivery date for the truck to be December 19, 1990.
After some discussion, Councilman Reynolds moved approval of Ordinance
No. 90-3, Series of 1990 on first reading. The motion was seconded
by Councilman Garton.
Mayor Pro Tem McRory entertained a roll call.
Those Councilmembers voting aye were: David Garton, Albert Reynolds,
Mike•Bennett, Jim Stovall and Jerry Davis. There were no nay votes:
The motion was unanimously carried.
Resolution No. 90-14, Series of 1990, A RESOLUTION SUMMARIZING
EXPENDITURES AND REVENUES'FOR EACH FUND AND AMENDING THE 1990 BUDGET
FOR THE TOWN OF AVON, COLORADO, FOR THE CALENDAR YEAR BEGINNING ON THE
FIRST DAY OF JANUARY, 1990, AND ENDING ON THE LAST DAY OF DECEMBER, 1990.
Bill James stated that this resolution was for consideration by the
Town Council to amend the budget for $25,000 for additional funding for
Avon/Beaver Creek Resort Association. Mr. James suggested that the
Council may want to consider, at this time, a presentation by Mauri
Nottingham by which he was requesting funding for a Recycling Center.
Mr. James stated that possibly this funding request could be.included
in the present resolution.
Councilman Bennett moved approval of Resolution NO. 90-14, Series.of.1990.
The motion was seconded.by Councilman Reynolds.
Councilman Davis stated.that there was an opportunity to include amending
the budget for the Recycling Center at this time. He requested that the
Council hear a presentation on the Recycling Center and what the funding
for such a Center would be.
Mauri Nottingham reviewed the request for funding of a Recycling _
Cenyer. It would be located in Vail. It would not be a by-back center
at this time, but could be in the future. This would not be a curb-site
operation.. They would-locate containers in Vail and Avon. Other container;
could be located in Minturn, Eagle and East Vail. He stated that they
would incorporate as a company called "We Recycle", which would be a
non-profit organization. Mr. Nottingham was requesting $12,600 from the
Town of Avon so they could purchase certain equipment for this program.
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Councilman Bennett amended his motion to include funding for-,-a:--------
Recycling Center in the amount of $12,600'as requested and"the Council
requested that they bring in a request for next year at,-deast during
budgeting time. The amended motion was seconded by Councilman Reynolds
and was unanimously carried.
Mayor Pro Tem entertained a vote on the main motion. The motion was
unanimously carried.
Mr. James reported on the Public Service and their proposal of installing
natural gas lines in Wildridge, and also Heritage installing cable
service to Wildridge. The Public Service Company submitted a rough
cost estimate-of one million dollars to install natural gas lines in
Wildridge. Heritage submitted a cost estimate of $125,000 to install
cable lines to that area.
After some discussion, Councilman Garton moved to authorize Bill James
and John Dunn to study the situation and spend some of the $75,000 that
was budgeted for Wildridge Improvements, to determine what should be
done with the cable television and the natural gas lines in the
Wildridae Subdivision. The motion was seconded by Councilman Davis
and was unanimously carried.
Discussion and review of the Playground Design Services was next on
the agenda.
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Larry Brooks reviewed the proposed playground areas with the Council..
Councilman'Garton moved to.authorize Larry Brooks to execute the contract
with Land Designs.by Ellison for'$6,000. 'The motion was seconded by
Councilman Reynolds and was unanimously carried.
Mr. Brooks discussed the-,Nottingham Beach with the Council. He suggested
that they install a volley ball court in with the Beach. He stated that
the cost estimate was in the amount of $46,000 to $50,000 to build the
beach. In addition.to the cost, he recommended initiating the construction
in August of this year•and'.,have the project completed in September.
He stated that there were two reasons for the time schedule for this
project: ,
l: Was because of the high activity of the park use in the.summer months.
2. Was the lack of time the park crew would have because of the high
activity in the park.
Mr. Brooks stated that with additional funds and hopefully funding
contractors to do the work, he could possibly start the project now
and have it completed for the beginning of summer, if that was the
desire of the Council.
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Councilman Davis requested that staff look into getting it completed.
It was stated that there were additional picinic tables and grills ordered
to install in the park around the beach area.
The Financial Matters were next presented to the Council.
Councilman Stovall moved to receive items #1 through #17. The motion
was seconded by Councilman Garton and was unanimously carried.
Councilman Stovall moved approval of the General Fund of Accounts Payable
for May 8, 1990. The motion was seconded by Councilman Garton and
was unanimously carried.
Councilman Stovall moved approval of the Reconciliation Sheet of Accounts
Payable for May 8, 1990. The motion was seconded by Councilman Garton
and was unanimously carried.
Councilman Stovall moved approval of the April 24, 1990 Council Meeting
Minutes as presented. The motion was seconded by Councilman Garton
and was unanimously carried.
At that point the Council recessed at 8:35 p.m. and reconvened at
8:44 p.m.
Mr. James stated that after reviewing the Recreation Master Plan Budget,
there was $40,000 in that budget that could be used for the Nottingham
Beach, and $10,000 out of the Fund Balance for that use. He stated
that if it looked like the figure would change, this matter would be
brought back to the Council for additional funding. He stated that the
Town would have to be the General Contractor on this project.
Councilman Bennett so moved. The motion was seconded by Councilman
Garton and was unanimously carried.
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There being no further business to come before the Council, Councilman
Bennett moved to adjourn into executive session to discuss the
STOLport purchase. The motion was seconded by Councilman Stovall.
The meeting was adjourned by Mayor Pro Tem. McRory at 8:45 p.m.
The Council then retired into executive session.
APPROVED:
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