TC Minutes 08-14-2012MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE AVON TOWN COUNCIL
HELD AUGUST 14, 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 Carroll 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, and Buz Reynolds. Councilors Amy Phillips and
Kristi Ferraro were absent. Also present were Town Attorney Eric Heil, Acting Town Manager Patty
McKenny, Town Advisor Larry Brooks, Finance Director Scott Wright, 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.
COMMUNITY & CITIZEN INPUT
a. Jill Ryan, Candidate for Eagle County Commissioner introduced herself as running for County
Commissioner from Edwards
b. Update on 1 -70 Bridge Repairs: Mike Verketis, CDOT, Reviewed a proposed schedule for repairs
on 1 -70 Bridge at Avon west bound ramp as occurring this fall September
c. USA Pro Cycling Challenge Update: Adam Lueck, Vail Valley Foundation and Bob Ticer, Police
Chief, reviewed updates on race event and related Avon impacts
d. Kathy Ryan an Avon resident commented on the bike race and the cycling laws in Colorado.
CONSENT AGENDA
a. Minutes from July 10, 2012
Mayor Carroll asked for a motion on the Consent Agenda. Councilor Goulding moved to approve the
consent agenda; Mayor Carroll seconded the motion and it passed unanimously by those present.
(Ferraro & Phillips Absent)
NEW BUSINESS
a. Housing Down Payment Assistance Funding Request (Patty McKenny, Acting Town Manager)
Review application and consideration of appropriating funds for housing down payment assistance;
Applicant Randy Gray, Police Officer
It was noted the application for this funding request were in order. Mayor Carroll asked for a motion
and Councilor Evan moved to approve the Housing Down Payment Assistance Funding Request for
Police Officer Randy Gray; Councilor Goulding seconded the motion and it passed unanimously by
those present. (Ferraro, Phillips Absent)
b. Eagle County Intergovernmental Agreement for the November 6, 2012 Coordinated Election (Patty
McKenny, Acting Town Manager) IGA that authorizes participation in November 6, 2012
coordinated election for Avon's candidates
Patty McKenny, Acting Town Manager, presented the IGA with Eagle County for the November 6th
Cordinated Election with Eagle County for Avon's municipal candidates race. She noted that Kristi
Ferraro and Amy Phillips were term limited and would not run in this electionand Buz Reynolds had
completed his first term and was running for his second term.
Councilor Dantas moved to approve the Eagle County Intergovernmental Agreement for the November
6, 2012 Coordinated Election Councilor; Councilor Evans seconded the motion and it passed
unanimously. (Ferraro, Phillips Absent)
c. Resolution No. 12 -12, Series of 2012, Resolution approving an Intergovernmental Agreement with
Colorado Department of Transportation for American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, 2009 (ARRA)
5311 Grant in the amount of $523,000 for the 1 -70 Regional Transportation Operations Facility
(Justin Hildreth, Town Engineer) IGA with Colorado Department of Transportation and the Town of
Avon to receive $530,000 grant
Justin Hildreth, Town Engineer, presented Resolution 12- 12, Series of 2012 the intergovernmental
Agreement with Colorado Department of Transportation. He noted that the Town had applied for the
grant last year and were awarded monies of $530,000 for the 1 -70 Regional Transportation Operations
Facility. Councilor Goulding moved to approve Resolution No. 12 -12, Series of 2012, Resolution
approving an Intergovernmental Agreement with Colorado Department of Transportation for American
Recovery and Reinvestment Act, 2009 (ARRA) 5311 Grant in the amount of $523,000 for the 1 -70
Regional Transportation Councilor; Councilor Reynolds seconded the motion and it passed
unanimously. (Ferraro, Phillips Absent)
d. Notice of Award for Metcalf Gulch Drainage Project (Justin Hildreth, Town Engineer) Review bids
and notice of award for drainage project
Justin Hildreth, Town Engineer, presented the "Notice of Award" for the 2012 Metcalf Road Drainage
improvements. He gave a brief summary on the project and after the rebid on the project with the
revised scope containing the necessary drainage improvements, Ewing Construction had the lowest
bid. Councilor Goulding moved to approve the Notice of Award for Metcalf Gulch Drainage Project not
to exceed $531,086 without prior written approval to Ewing Construction. Councilor Reynolds
seconded the motion and it passed unanimously by those present. (Ferraro, Phillips Absent)
ORDINANCES
a. Public Hearing on Ordinance No. 12 -09, Series of 2012, Second Reading, Ordinance Repealing
Chapter 2.24 of the Avon Municipal Code Regarding the Personnel Merit System (Eric Heil, Town
Attorney) Legislation that suggests code revisions to be consistent with recent charter amendments
Town Attorney Eric Heil presented the Ordinance repealing Chapter 2.24 of the Avon Municipal Code
regarding the personnel system. He noted that this language was no longer a part of the Avon Home
Rule Charter and therefore was not needed in the code. Mayor Carroll opened the public hearing, no
comments, he closed the public hearing. Councilor Dantas moved to approve on second reading
Ordinance No. 12 -09, Series of 2012, Ordinance Repealing Chapter 2.24 of the Avon Municipal Code
Regarding the Personnel Merit System; Councilor Goulding seconded the motion and it passed
unanimously by those present. (Ferraro, Phillips Absent)
RESOLUTIONS
a. Proposed Resolution of the Town of Avon Authorizing a Tabor Election November 6, 2012, Fixing
the Ballot Title and Question, and Setting Forth Details Relating Thereto (Eric Heil, Town Attorney)
Eric Heil, Town Attorney, presented a proposed resolution authorizing a tabor election at the
November 6 election. He noted that September 7ch was the deadline to make a decision on this item.
Public input was received by residents Ron Wolfe And Tamera Underwood. After Council deliberation
it was decided to bring back the proposed resolution with the correct language on August 281h
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VILLAGE (AT AVON) DISCUSSION AND REVIEW OF CONSOLIDATED, AMENDED AND RESTATED ANNEXATION AND
DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT (V9) WITH TRAER CREEK METROPOLITAN DISTRICT AND TRAER CREEK LLC
REPRESENTATIVES
Scott Wright, Finance Director, presented some district debt no growth long rang financial modeling
scenarios in answer to some questions from the previous meetings from the public.
The following items were discussed:
➢ District Debt - No Growth Scenarios
➢ BNP bonds
➢ Developer Advances
➢ Bond Default under Current Agreement
Eric Heil, Town Attorney, noted that the document reviewed at the meeting was revisions to Article 1
through Article 4 of the CARADA. The following items were reviewed and discussed at the meeting.
➢ Vested Property Rights
➢ No Obligation to develop
➢ Compliance with General Regulations
➢ Assurance of Completion
➢ Public Roads and Access
➢ Municipal Water
➢ Land Dedications
Tamera Underwood an Avon resident commented on the development.
Mayor Carroll discussed future agenda items including adding Council Budget Objectives and Goals to
the August 28 Work Session.
There being no further business to come before the Council, the regular meeting adjourned at
9:00 PM.
APPROVED:
Rich Carroll
Dave Dantas
Chris Evans
Kristi Ferraro
Todd Goulding
Amy Phillips
Albert "Buz" Reynold
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED:
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Catherine Mythen, Dep Town Clerk
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