TC Minutes 04-10-2012MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE AVON TOWN COUNCIL
HELD APRIL 10, 2012
A regular meeting of the Town of Avon, Colorado was held at the Avon Town Hall, One Lake Street,
Avon, Colorado in the Council Chambers.
Mayor Pro Tern Ferraro called the meeting to order at 5:30 PM. A roll call was taken and Council
members present were Dave Dantas, Chris Evans, Todd Goulding, Amy Phillips and Buz Reynolds. Also
present were Town Attorney Eric Heil, Interim Town Manager Patty McKenny, Finance Director Scott
Wright, Town Engineer Justin Hildreth, Director PW &T Jenny Strehler, Deputy Town Clerk /HR Asst.
Catherine Mythen, Community Relations Officer Jaime Walker, as well as other staff members and the
public.
DISCLOSURE OF POTENTIAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST
The Town Attorney noted that there were no conflicts of interest to report.
COMMUNITY AND CITIZEN INPUT
a. Eagle River Fire Protection District (Karl Bauer, Fire Chief) Review intermittent closures and
implications on communities
Karl Bauer, Fire Chief gave a presentation reviewing in detail the fire station closures and financial
projections and additional cuts that would have to make in 2012. The discussion continued and
members of the council had concerns regarding wildfires this year because of the low snow pack that
we had and what the fire district was doing about educating the community.
Mayor Carroll returned to the meeting at 5:50 pm
b. Town of Avon Employee Recognitions (Bob Ticer, Police Chief,)
Avon Police Volunteer of the Year Tom Snyder
Avon Police Officer of the Year Matthew Jamison
Chief Ticer presented a "Saved by the Belt" award to Mr. Rolando Trillo Solano and to his son Luis Trillo.
The award was in recognition for wearing their seat belts during a terrifying traffic crash caused by
negligent drivers that occurred on August 11, 2011
Avon Police Officer of the Year Matthew Jamison
Chief Ticer presented the Avon Police Employee of the Year award to Officer Matt Jamison. The
Department in 2011 for the first time introduced this award, in an effort to recognize outstanding
leadership and commitment by an Avon Officer who has demonstrated qualities that exceeded the
expectations of the job during the calendar year.
Avon Police Volunteer of the Year Tom Snyder
Chief Ticer presented the Avon Police Volunteer of the Year award to Volunteer Tom Synder. The Avon
Police Department had been honored by the contribution of many Police Volunteers over the last two years.
The majority of the volunteers had graduated from our Police Citizens Academy and had volunteered their
personal time and skill sets to "Making a Difference" at the Avon Police Department and throughout the
Avon community.
CONSENT AGENDA
Mayor Carroll asked for a motion on the Consent Agenda. Councilor Evans moved to approve the
Minutes from March 27, 2012, Councilor Reynolds seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
➢ Minutes from March 27, 2012 Regular Council Meeting
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Interview Firms submitting "Request for Proposals for Town Manager Executive Search & Facilitation
Services" (Two other firms interviewed during work session)
1) Greg Morrison, John Patterson, The Morrison Group LLC (estimated 6:15 pm to 7:15 pm)
2) Discussion on Proposals and Select Firm
Greg Morrison presented the proposal for the Morrison Group, LLC and noted that he was very familiar
with the Colorado market, has worked extensively in the Vail Valley and has experience in facilitating
Town Manager searches. After some discussion the Council agreed upon hiring The Morrison Group,
LLC. Councilor Goulding moved to approve hiring The Morrison group for the Town Manager Executive
Search & Facilitation Services not to exceed $11K, and gave staff approval to finalize the agreement,
and for the Mayor to execute the agreement. Councilor Evans seconded the motion and it passed with
a six to one vote. (Phillips - nay)
TOWN MANAGER REPORT
Patty McKenny, Interim Town Manager noted that the Sherwood Meadows apartment would need a
budget amendment to paint and complete the approved repairs.
TOWN ATTORNEY REPORT
Eric Heil, Town Attorney noted that the Stone Creek Charter School modular's had been moved from
Lot 5.
MAYOR REPORT
Mayor Carroll spoke about future agenda items and the following were identified:
➢ Mtrips update
➢ Budget process
➢ Topics and next steps from the commissioner meeting
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Councilor Phillips moved to convene to an Executive Session at 8:00 PM to discuss the following topics
Meet with Town Attorney for the purpose of receiving legal advice to specific legal questions pursuant
to Colorado Revised Statute §24- 6- 4O2(4)(b) related to pending litigation regarding Town of Avon v
Traer Creek Metropolitan District, 2008 CV 0385 and Traer Creek, LLC, et al. v Town of Avon 2010 CV
316. Councilor Goulding seconded the motion.
The Executive Session adjourned, there being no further business to come before the Council, the
meeting adjourned at 9:30 PM.
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APPROVED:
Rich Carroll
Dave Dantas
Chris Evans
Kristi Ferraro
Todd Goulding
Amy Phillips
Albert "Buz" Reynolds
RESPECT ULLY SUBMITTED:
Catherine Mythen, Deputy wn Clerk
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