TC Minutes 04-27-2010MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE AVON TOWN COUNCIL
HELD APRIL 27,2010
A regular meeting of the Town of Avon,Colorado was held at the Avon Municipal Building,One
Lake Street,Avon,Colorado in the Council Chambers.
Mayor Ron Wolfe called the meeting to order at 5:30 PM.A roll call was taken and Council
members present were Rich Carroll,Dave Dantas Kristi Ferraro,Amy Phillips,and Brian Sipes.
Buz Reynolds was absent.Also present were Town Attorney Eric Heil,Town Manager Larry
Brooks,Asst.Town Manager Mgmt Services Patty McKenny,Assistant Town Manager Finance
Scott Wright,Assistant Town Manager Community Development Sally Vecchio,Recreation
Director Meryl Jacobs,Community Relations Officer Jaime Walker as well as members of the
public.
DISCLOSURE OF POTENTIAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST
There were no changes to the agenda and no conflict of interest topics on the agenda.
SWEAR IN AVON’S NEW POLICE CHIEF
Municipal Judge Buck Allen was present to swear in new Police Chief Bob Ticer.The Avon
Police Department was sworn in with the public safety oath as well.
COMMUNITY I CITIZEN IN PUT
Roger Benedict,Ruggs Benedict,commented on the Avon’s CAN proposal for funding parking
and transportation services.
CONSENT AGENDA
Mayor Wolfe asked for a motion on the consent agenda.Questions were asked on letters c)
and d).Mayor Pro Tern Sipes moved to approve the consent agenda;Councilor Ferraro
seconded the motion and it passed unanimously by those present (Reynolds absent):
a.Minutes from April 13,2010
b.Ticino LLC d/b/a Ticino Lease Agreement (Patty McKenny,Assistant Town Manager)Renew
license agreement that allows Ticino to lease patio space from the Town
c.2010 Street Improvements:Construction Contract Award to Elam Construction,Inc.
(Shane Pegram,Engineer II)Award of construction contract to Elam Construction for
reconstruction and asphalt overlay of the Municipal Building parking lot area and rehabilitation of
the East Benchmark Road crosswalks
d.Radar Engineering,Inc.Proposal (Shane Pegram,Engineer II)Proposal to conduct
Investigation,Evaluation and Recommendations for the Town Hall HVAC Control System
PLANNING &ZONING COMMISSION MEMBER INTERVIEWS
Meet the following applicants who are interested in serving on Planning &Zoning Commission and
appoint four members to serve on the Planning &Zoning Commission
1)Todd Goulding,2)Sherrif Masry,3)Guy Patterson,4)Scott Prince,5)Phil Struve
Council agreed to waive telephoning Phil Struve who was unable to make the meeting due to
knee surgery.Town Clerk Patty McKenny tabulated and read the results of the voting that
supported Todd Goulding,Guy Patterson,Scott Prince,and Phil Struve as the new P&Z
Commission members.
RESOLUTIONS
Sally Vecchio,Assistant Town Manager Community Development,presented Resolution No.
10-14,Series of 2010,Resolution Adopting Transportation Vision Statements as an Amendment
to the Avon Comprehensive Plan.She reviewed the vision statements approved by P&Z
Commission and noted that the statements were drafted in hopes of providing additional
guidance on future transportation outcomes for the Town as well as a reinforcement of existing
goals numerous documents.Some discussion was held on the statements and changes were
proposed.Mayor Wolfe opened the Public Hearing;no comments were made and the hearing
was closed.Councilor Carroll moved to approve Resolution No.10-14,Series of 2010,
Resolution Adopting Transportation Vision Statements as an Amendment to the Avon
Comprehensive Plan with the following revisions shown in bold:
1.Avon has an environmentally friendly and functional transportation system which ties to the regional
transportation system and provides safe,strategic,convenient travel options that prioritize
pedestrians and cyclists throughout Avon and over motorists in Town Center including but not limited
to the commercial centers,resort facilities,and parking facilities.
2.The Town’s transportation system is fiscally sustainable,manages both demand and capacity,serves
areas of planned density as described in the Town’s planning documents,optimizes technology,
stimulates the vibrancy of Town Center and joins roadways,pedestrian and bicycle paths and
facilities into a fully interconnected transportation network.
3.Parking in Avon is sufficient for guests,businesses and especially residents,which is strategically
located,and enhances the community character of Avon.
4.The Town’s transportation system promotes the region s economy and environmental goals,and
operates for the benefit of our community in a convenient,attractive and safe setting.
Councilor Dantas seconded the motion and it passed unanimously by those present (Reynolds
absent).
ORDINANCES
Jenny Strehler,Director PW&T,presented Ordinance No 10-06,Series of 2010,Second
Reading,Ordinance Enacting Weed Control Regulations.She noted the proposed
amendments would provide for current and clearer language associated with weed control
which would improve the town’s ability to regulate the problem of noxious weeds.She noted
that the discussion and feedback at the least meeting resulted in the decision to delete the
nuisance weed portion of the text from the ordinance.She committed to returning with a
separate proposal to address the nuisance weed.It was noted that the action would involve
amending the “International Property Maintenance Code (2009)”.Mayor Wolfe opened the
Public Hearing;no comments were made and the hearing was closed.Councilor Phillips moved
to approve Ordinance No 10-06,Series of 2010,Ordinance Enacting Weed Control Regulation.
Mayor Pro Tern Sipes seconded the motion and it passed unanimously by those present
(Reynolds absent).
Matt Jamison,Police Services Officer,presented Ordinance No 10-07,Series of 2010,Second
Reading,An Ordinance Repealing and Reenacting Avon Municipal Code Chapter 8.32 Wildlife
Protection Regulations.He reviewed the proposed amendments to the wildlife protection
regulations and noted that the language better defines what is required of residential and
commercial property owners.Mayor Wolfe opened the Public Hearing;no comments were
made and the hearing was closed.Mayor Pro Tern Sipes moved to approve Ordinance
Repealing and Reenacting Avon Municipal Code Chapter 8.32 Wildlife Protection Regulations.
Councilor Dantas seconded the motion and it passed unanimously by those present (Reynolds
absent).
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PUBLIC HEARING FOR AMPLIFIED SOUND PERMIT
Mayor Wolfe reviewed the amplified sound permit application for Vail Pet Partners.He opened
the public hearing,no comments were made,the hearing was closed.Councilor Ferraro moved
to approve the permit;Councilor Phillips seconded the motion and it passed unanimously by
those present (Reynolds absent).
a.Applicant Name:Vail Pet Partners
Event Name:Doggie Dash
Event Date:June 13,2010;8:30 AM until 12 Noon
Event Manager:Kate Kunert
Event Location:Harry A.Nottingham Park
TOWN MANAGERS REPORT
Larry Brooks,Town Manager,informed Council that Jenny Strehier would be presenting Avon’s
Community Heat Recovery Project to the International Conference on Energy Sustainability held
in Arizona next month,great job to Jenny on the project.
There being no further business to come before the Council,the regular meeting adjourned at
7:25 PM.
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED:
Patty B.McKeown Clerk
APPROVED:
Rich Carroll
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Dave Dantas
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Kristi Ferraro
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Amy Phillips
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Albert “Buz”Reynolds -
Brian Sipes
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Ron Wolfe 1
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