TC Minutes 10-10-2000• 0
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE TOWN COUNCIL
HELD OCTOBER 10, 2000
A regular meeting 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 Judy Yoder at 5:30 PM. A roll call was taken
with Councilors Jim Benson, Michael Brown, Debbie Buckley, Rick Cuny, Mac
McDevitt and Mayor Protem Buz Reynolds present. Also present were Town Manager
Bill Efting, Town Attorney Burt Levin, Assistant Town Manager Larry Brooks, Town
Clerk Kris Nash, Finance Director Scott Wright, Police Chief Jeff Layman, Recreation
Director Meryl Jacobs, Town Engineer Norm Wood, Public Works Director Bob Reed,
Transportation Director Harry Taylor, Community Development Director Michael
Matzko, as well as members of the public.
Citizen Input:
Citizens for Colorado Mountain College
Ms. Doris Dewton, Eagle County Co-Chair for Citizens for Colorado Mountain College,
approached the Council. Ms. Dewton stated they are a group that are working to de-
Bruce Colorado Mountain College, which is proposition 4A on the upcoming November
election. Ms. Dewton introduced Dr. Jose Aybar, Dean of the Eagle Valley Campus. Dr.
Aybar explained to the Council why Colorado Mountain College needs to de-Bruce.
They encouraged the Avon Town Council to endorse proposition 4A.
Citizen Input:
Ms. Kathy Warren, Independent candidate for District 2 County Commissioner,
introduced herself to the Council.
Resolutions:
Resolution No. 00-45, Series of 2000, A Resolution of the Town Council of the City of
Avon, Colorado Opposing "Taxcut 2000" on the November, 2000 Statewide Ballot
(Amendment 21)
Finance Director Scott Wright stated this Resolution is a measure on the statewide ballot
in November that provides for a reduction of tax bills of $25. Mr. Wright estimates that
it will reduce the Town of Avon revenues by approximately $850,000 over the next three
years. He strongly urged the Council to oppose Taxcut 2000. He added that many other
local entities and governments are also opposing this.
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Mayor Protem Reynolds asked who are the people who will be impacted by this measure.
Mr. Wright stated the Town services may have to be reduced, it also will have a
tremendous effect on the special districts such as Colorado Mountain College, the library
district, the fire district, the ambulance district, etc.
Mr. Wright stated aside from the revenue impacts, it takes away a lot of control that the
governing bodies currently have.
Councilor Benson motioned approval of Resolution No. 00-45, Series of 2000.
Councilor Buckley seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously.
New Business:
Councilor Curly questioned if the Town should not allow campaigning candidates to put
their signs in the roundabouts. It is a safety concern. Council decided that candidates are
not allowed to put their signs in the roundabouts. Staff will send notice to all the
candidates.
Town Manager Report:
Town Manager Efting reminded Council of the Candidate Social at the Wildridge Fire
Station on Wednesday, October 11, 2000 from 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM.
Consent Agenda:
a.) Approval of the September 26, 2000 Council Meeting Minutes
b.) Contract with Motorola, Inc. for Installation of Radio Site at Lower Dowd
Site
c.) West Beaver Creek Blvd. Change Orders Numbers 10, 11, and 12
d.) Nottingham Road Roundabout Design - Inter-Mountain Engineering
Additional Services Agreement
Councilor Benson motioned to approve the Consent Agenda. Councilor McDevitt
seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously.
Regular Council Meeting
October 10, 2000
There being no further business to come before the Council, Councilor Benson motioned
to adjourn the meeting. Councilor Curly seconded the motion. The motion carried
unanimously and the meeting adjourned at 5:49 PM.
Y SUBMITTED:
Nash, Town Clerk
APPROVED:
Jim Benson
Michael Brown
Debbie Buckley
Rick Cuny
Mac McDevitt
Buz Reynolds
Judy Yoder
Regular Council Meeting
October 10, 2000