TC Minutes 09-06-1994Ll
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MINUTES OF THE SPEC,IAL-MEETING OF THE TOWN COUNCIL
HELD SEPTEMBER 6, 1994 - 6:00 P.M.
The special meeting.of the Avon Town Council of the Town of Avon,
Colorado was held in the Municipal Buildirig,-400 Benchmark Road,
Avon, Colorado, in the Council Chambers.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Albert Reynolds at
6:43PM. 'A roll'call was taken with Councilors Jack Fawcett, Tom
Hines, Celeste C. Nottingham, and Jim Roof present. Councilors
John Hazard and Judy Yoder were absent. Also present were Town
Manager Bill James, Town Attorney John Dunn, Town Clerk Patty
Neyhart, as well as members of the press and public.
Resolution No. 94-26, Series of 1994, A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE
ELECTION QUESTION
Resolution No. 94-27, Series of 1994, A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE
ELECTION PROCEDURES INCLUDING CERTIFICATION OF THE ELECTION
BALLOT
Mr. Bill James stated Resolution No. 94-26 will establish an
election question for the November 8th ballot. Resolution No.
94-27 outlines the election procedures for placing that question
on the ballot and certification of the ballot. Mr. James stated
this question will allow the Town to opt out of the spending
limitations under Amendment 1 for a four year period. Mr. James
asked Councilor Hines to read the question. Councilor Hines
read, "Shall the Town of Avon be authorized to take action on all
spending and revenue raising measures which are limited by
Article X, Section 20 of the Colorado Constitution without an
election until November 10, 1998, except where sales or use tax
rate increases or property tax rate increases are deemed
necessary, such proposed rate increase shall be submitted-to the
voters, unless otherwise allowed by law; and, shall the Town of
Avon be permitted to keep and spend all revenues collected by the
Town through 1998 regardless of any limitation contained in
Article X, Section 20; and to thereafter utilize 1998 fiscal year
spending and property tax revenues as the base upon which the
subsequent year's spending and revenue shall be limited pursuant
to Article X, Section 20?"
Councilor Hines motioned to approve Resolution No. 94-26, Series
of 1994 and Resolution No. 94-27, Series of 1994 with the
amendment (as underlined above) included on both questions where
written. Councilor Nottingham seconded the motion and the motion
carried unanimously.
Resolution No. 94-28, Series of 1994, A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE
1994 BUDGET
Mr. James reminded that at the last worksession, Council
indicated they were willing to give Vertical Marketing, the
promoters of Bobfest, an additional.$2,500,for-doing an excellent
job for Bobfest. And,. Council received a request at the'last
meeting to give $1,250.for the Sister City Program for the Town
of Vail.
Councilor Fawcett.motioned.to approve Resolution No. 94-28,
Series of 11994. Councilor Nottingham seconded the motion.
Councilor.Hines reiterated his concern of paying Vertical
Marketing $2;500. -
Councilor Roof stated he missed that discussion at the last
worksession regarding the Vertical Marketing request. Councilor
Roof expressed concern with giving additional dollars. Councilor
Roof thought Vertical Marketing decided on their own to exceed
the $10,000 that was given by the Town and that the Town should
not. give any more.
The motion tied with Councilors Hines and Roof voting nay. Mayor
Reynolds broke the tie by voting nay. The motion failed.
Discussion followed on the consensus of Council at the last
worksession. There were 6 councilmembers present, including the
Mayor. The vote.was 4 to 1 for approval at-the worksession.
This vote directed Staff to bring the Resolution to amend the
budget to Council this evening. If the full Council were present
this evening, it would be approved. Councilor Fawcett thought
the-consensus of Council was being circumvented.
Councilor Hines felt this should comeback up; even though we are
bending-it quite,a bit; to delay and bring it back up.
Attorney Dunn recommended to move to reconsider and then move to
table.
Councilor Hines moved to reconsider Resolution No. 94-28, Series
of 1994. Councilor Fawcett seconded the motion and the motion
carried unanimously.
Councilor Hines moved to table Resolution No. 94-28, Series of
1994 until September 13th at which time we bring it back to the
table. Councilor Nottingham seconded the motion. The-motion
carried with Councilors Hines and Roof opposing. Mayor Reynolds
broke the tie by voting in favor. The motion to table carried.
Next on the Agenda was Other Business.
Councilor Roof requested to review the possibility of two
separate hot tubs instead of the combined one. Mayor Reynolds
suggested discussing this at the next meeting when we discuss the
water treatment.
Next on the Agenda was the Consent Agenda:
a.) Approval of the August 23, 1994 Council Meeting Minutes.
Councilor Hines motioned to approve the Consent Agenda.
Councilor Roof seconded the motion and the motion carried
unanimously.
There being no further business to come before Council, Mayor
Reynolds called for a motion to adjourn. Councilor Fawcett moved
to.adjourn. The motion was seconded by Councilor Roof. The
meeting was adjourned by Mayor Reynolds at 1:02PM
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED:
Pa ty Ney rt own Clerk
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