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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE TOWN COUNCIL
HELD FEBRUARY 13, 2001
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 Mike Brown, Debbie Buckley, Peter Buckley, Mac McDevitt and Mayor
Protem Buz Reynolds present. Councilor Rick Cuny was absent. Also present were
Town Manager Bill Efting, Town Attorney Burt Levin, Assistant Town Manager Larry
Brooks, Town Clerk Kris Nash, Human Resources Director Jacquie Halburnt, Police
Chief Jeff Layman, Town Engineer Norm Wood, Recreation Director Meryl Jacobs,
Transportation Director Harry Taylor, Community Development Director Mike Matzko,
Public Works Supervisor Rob Janusz as well as members of the public
Ordinances:
Second Reading of Ordinance No. 01-01, Series of 2001, An Ordinance of the Town of
Avon, Eagle County, Colorado Granting a Franchise to Holy Cross Energy, Its
Successors and Assigns, to Locate; Build, Install, Construct; Acquire, Purchase, Extend,
Maintain, Repair and Operate Into, Within and Through the Town of Avon, All
Necessary and Convenient Facilities for the Purchase,, Generation, Transmission and
Distribution of Electrical Energy, and to Furnish, Sell and Distribute Said Electrical
Energy to the Residents of the Town for Light, Heat, Power and Other Purposes by
Means of Conduits, Cables, Poles and Wires Strung Thereon, or Otherwise On, Over,
Under, Along, Across, and Through All Streets aind'Other Public Ways in Said Town of
Avon, Colorado, and Fixing the Terms and Conditions Thereof
Mayor Yoder stated this is a public hearing.
Mayor Protem Reynolds confirmed that if there were any change in the transmission lines
that run through Avon, Holy Cross Energy would give the Town the option of relocating
some of the existing lines that are.here. Mr. Richard Brinkley, of Holy Cross Energy,
stated that yes they would do that.
Councilor Peter Buckley stated that he is definitely interested in pursuing the cost of
burying the overhead power lines
Mr. Brinkley confirmed Mayor Protem Reynolds question of would Holy Cross Energy,
if they had to upgrade and do something, would they consider relocation? He stated that
the answer is yes they would.
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Mr. Brinkley stated that the answer to Councilor Peter Buckley's question is that if the
Town wants to relocate the lines and Holy Cross Energy does not have a need to relocate
the lines at this point in time, they would still consider that, but it is just a matter of cost.
Mayor Prot em Reynolds stated that they have heard that the cost to bury transmission
lines is a couple million dollars a mile. He questioned what the cost was to install
overhead transmission lines. Mr. Brinkley stated approximately $250,000 per mile.
There being no further questions, Mayor Yoder closed the public hearing.
Mayor Protem Reynolds motioned approval of Ordinance No. 01-01, Series of 2001, on
second reading. Councilor McDevitt seconded the motion.
Mayor Yoder asked for a roll call.
The motion carried unanimously.
A representative of Holy Cross Energy presented Mayor Yoder with a $2,000 check for
the Community Enhancement Fund.
First Reading of Ordinance No. 01-02, Series of 2001, An Ordinance Amending Section
2.08.100(C) of the Avon Code
Town Attorney Levin stated that this ordinance is a technical amendment updating the
provision which now provides that the court clerk be paid once a month. It has been the
practice of the Town that the court clerk be paid bi-weekly.
Councilor Debbie Buckley motioned approval of Ordinance No. 01-02, Series of 2001 on
first reading. Councilor McDevitt seconded the motion. The motion carried
unanimously.
Unfinished Business:
Councilor Peter Buckley requested an update from Town Manager Efting on the
Wildiidge Shuttle. Mr. Elting stated that Staff has been researching a possible voucher
system, which would give the rider a half price ride. Staff will bring the issue to Council
in a few weeks.
Consent Agenda:
a.) Approval of the January 23, 2001 Council Meeting Minutes
b.) Approval 6f-the'-January 23, 2001 Avon Metropolitan, District Meeting Minutes
C.) Salute to the .USA Band Contract with Good Time Entertainment for Chupacabra
d.) Salute to the USA Band Contract with Good Time Entertainment for Cabaret
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e.) Agreement with Eagle County Regional Transportation Authority for Trail
Maintenance
Avon Recreation Center Refurbishment of the Locker and Changing Rooms
Design Services Proposal
Mayor Protein Reynolds motioned approval of the Consent Agenda. Councilor-McDevitt
seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously.
There being no further business to come before the Council, Councilor Brown motioned
to adjourn the meeting. Councilor McDevitt seconded the motion. The motion carried
unanimously and the meeting adjourned at 5:40 PM.
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APPROVED:
Michael Brown
Debbie Buckley
Peter Buckley
Rick Cuny
Mac McDevitt
Buz Reynolds
Judy Yoder
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