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TC Minutes 01-14-2014AqW-111 -VON, TOWN OF AVON, COLORADO AVON REGULAR MEETING MINUTES FOR TUESDAY, JANUARY 14, 2014 AVON TOWN HALL, ONE LAKE STREET 1. CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL Mayor Carroll called the meeting to order at 5:15 PM. A roll call was taken and Council members present were Dave Dantas (arrived at 5:35 pm), Jennie Fancher, Todd Goulding, Buz Reynolds and Jake Wolf. Chris Evans was absent. Also present were Town Manager Virginia Egger, Town Attorney Eric Heil, and Assistant Town Manager/Town Clerk Patty McKenny, Senior Planner Matt Pielsticker, as well as members from the public. 2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Mayor Pro Tern Goulding noted that he would recuse himself from discussion on item 4.2. 3. PUBLIC COMMENT Mayor Carroll noted their heartfelt condolences to the Seibert family for the loss of Tony Seibert. 4. ACTION ITEMS 4.1. Approval of Agreement for Legal Services Special Water Counsel Jay Montgomery (Town Attorney Eric Heil) Councilor Evans arrived at this time. Eric Heil presented a brief synopsis of what transpired with the need to amend the retainer agreement for Jay Montgomery who will now serve as legal counsel in light of the departure of Patricia DeChristopher. There was request to review water related topics during the 1" quarter of 2014 in order to fully understand the town's water rights and augmentation programs. Mayor Pro Tern Goulding moved to approve the Agreement for Legal Services; Councilor Reynolds seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. 4.2. PUBLIC HEARING on First Reading of Ordinance 14 -01, Series of 2014, An Ordinance Amending Section 7.24.04o, Table of Allowed Uses and Table 7.24 -1, Allowed Uses, Avon Development Code to List Medical and Dental Offices and Clinics as a Special Review Use in the Public Facilities Zone District (Planning Manager Matt Pielsticker) Councilor Evans and Mayor Pro Tern Goulding recused themselves at this time due to conflict of interest. A summary of the application was presented by staff; Jill Kovacevich, Doctors Plus, Inc. Executive Director also provided information about their business and future plans to expanding their services. The public hearing was opened, no comments were made, the hearing was closed. There was some discussion about parking, the use of a public facility for this business, and the approval process in place per the town code. Councilor Wolf moved to approve on first reading Ordinance 14 -01, Series of 2014, An Ordinance Amending Section 7.24.040, Table of Allowed Uses and Table 7.24 -1, Allowed Uses, Avon Development Code to List Medical and Dental Offices and Clinics as a Special Review Use in the Public Facilities Zone District. Councilor Reynolds seconded the motion and it passed unanimously by those present (Evans and Goulding abstained due to conflict of interest). 4.3•First Reading of Ordinance No. 14 -02, Series of 2014, An Ordinance Amending Chapter 2.32 of the Avon Municipal Code Regarding Residency of Council Members (Town Attorney Eric Heil) Avon Council Meeting 01 -14 -2014 Minutes.doc Page 1 Auox TOWN OF AVON, COLORADO AVON REGULAR MEETING MINUTES FOR TUESDAY, JANUARY 14, 2014 AVON TOWN HALL, ONE LAKE STREET Town Attorney Eric Heil presented a summary of the criteria outlined in the council memo. Amy Phillips, Avon resident, provided some input about the criteria as well, with some input about using financial information for proving residency. It was noted that enforcement and review provides challenges when identifying criteria to use. The ordinance is drafted in an effort narrow and provide for clear criteria without the need for subjective analysis. Mayor Carroll noted a letter submitted by Kristi Ferraro, Avon resident, as well as supported by other Avon residents Joe Walker & Laurie Adler. Mayor Pro Tern Carroll moved to approve Ordinance No. 14 -02, Series of 2014, An Ordinance Amending Chapter 2.32 of the Avon Municipal Code Regarding Residency of Council Members with revisions as follows: 2.32.090 was amended to include the phrase "including but not limited to" 2.32.090 was amended to delete (f) participation of the affected member in meetings and affairs of the Council and Town." As relevant evidence criteria. Councilor Dantas seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. It was noted the public hearing was scheduled for January 28, 2014. 4.4• Resolution No. 14 -01, Series of 2014, Resolution Approving the Locations for Posting Notices of Public Meetings (Assistant Town Manager /Town Clerk Patty McKenny) After some discussion there was consensus to include the town's website www.avon.org officially as a posting location. Councilor Dantas moved to approve Resolution No. 14 -01, Series of 2014, Resolution Approving the Locations for Posting Notices of Public Meetings; Mayor Pro Tern Goulding seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. 4.5•Council Appointments to Boards, Committees and Commissions (Assistant Town Manager /Town Clerk Patty McKenny) There was some discussion and agreement for setting some criteria for appointments to committees and boards including a two year appointment that would run with the election cycle. It was also agreed that the Town Manager would appoint a staff designee only if it were appropriate. There was a review made of the current appointments with clarification made that Buz Reynolds is serving with Councilor Fancher and Town Manager on VVF meetings. There was one addition made to include the Eagle River Fire Protection District on the list. Councilor Dantas moved to approved the appointments to Boards, Committees and Commissions; Councilor Wolf seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. 4.6. Minutes from December 10, 2013 Meeting (Town Clerk Patty McKenny) Councilor Evans moved to approve the December 10 2013 minutes; Councilor Reynolds seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. 5. WORK SESSION 5.1. Village at Avon Update (Town Attorney Eric Heil) Town Attorney's update was included in the council packet memo. It was noted that there would need to be consideration given to extending the outside date again in light of some delays in getting the bond documents and water tank agreement finalized. Avon Council Meeting 01-14 -2014 Minutes.doc Page 2 7VOBN TOWN OF AVON, COLORADO AVON REGULAR MEETING MINUTES FOR TUESDAY, JANUARY 14, 2014 AVON TOWN HALL, ONE LAKE STREET 5.2. 2014 Council Regular Meeting Schedule 5.2.1. Retreat Date and Potential Agenda Items 5.2.2. Dates to meet with PZC and Eagle County Commissioners There was some discussion about the meeting schedule, retreat dates and potential agenda items. The following table reflects the decisions discussed: 2014 Town Council Meeting Dates (the 2nd & 4th Tuesday) unless otherwise noted January 14, 2014 July 8, 2014 No meeting this date due to July 4th Holiday January 28, 2014 July 22, 2014 February 11, Retreat to be held at Transit August 12, 2014 2014 Facility February 25, August 26, 2014 2014 March 11, 2014 September 9, 2014 March 25, 2014 Meet with Eagle County September 23, Commissioners 2014 April 8, 2014 October 14, 2014 April 22, 2014 October 28, 2014 May 13, 2014 November 11, 2014 May 27, 2014 Tentatively Cancelled pending November 25, Swear In New Council meeting activity 2014 Members June 10, 2014 Meet with Planning & Zoning December 9, 2014 Dec includes 5 Tuesdays Commission June 24, 2014 December 23, No meeting in observance 2014 of holidays 5.3- Council Meeting Rules & Procedures (Town Attorney Eric Heil) The Town Attorney presented a draft of simplified meeting rules and procedures which is an item referenced in the Town's Charter as reviewed annually at is first organizational meeting. After some discussion there was agreement to adopt such rules as drafted. This would be presented at the next meeting for consideration and action. 5.4.Councii and Management Authority for Contracts, Expenditures, Leases and Licenses (Town Attorney Eric Heil) The council packet memo outlined both council and management authority for decision making related to contracts, expenditures, leases and licenses. There was unanimous support of the structure presented in the memo. Avon Council Meeting 01 -14 -2014 Minutes.doc Page 3 A oa TOWN OF AVON, COLORADO AVON REGULAR MEETING MINUTES FOR TUESDAY, JANUARY 14, 2014 AVON TOWN HALL, ONE LAKE STREET 5.5• Review and Discussion of Staff Special Topic Presentations (Town Manager Virginia Egger) There was unanimous support of the topics listed in the memo to present to the town council as time on meeting allowed. 6. COMMITTEE MEETING UPDATES: COUNCILORS AND MAYOR 6.1. EGE Air Alliance Update (Mayor Rich Carroll) Mayor Carroll presented an update about the flights coming into Eagle Airport. 7. COUNCIL COMMENTS There was some discussion about the closure of the road to USFS property from upper Wildridge Road. Staff was asked to continue reviewing the matter to better understand what documents were executed that impacted the trail closures throughout the year. 8. STAFF UPDATES — REPORTS ONLY 8.1. Police Department Disposition on Forfeited Properties for 2013 (Police Chief Bob Ticer) APD will purchase jackets with some additional funds provided by their department budget 8.2.Town Code Requirement for Gift Reporting and Disclosure Report (Assistant Town Manager Patty McKenny) 8.3.Update on US Highway 6 Shoulder Widening (Town Engineer Justin Hildreth) 9. EXECUTIVE SESSION (THIS MEETING IS NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC) Councilor Fancher move to meet in Executive session at 7:37 pm to meet to discuss the following items; Councilor The motion was seconded by Councilor Wolf. 9.1. Meet Pursuant to Colorado Revised Statute §24- 6- 402(4) (f) for the Purpose of Discussing Personnel Matters related to the annual performance review of the Town Municipal Judge 9.2. Meet Pursuant to Colorado Revised Statute §24 -6- 402(4) (f) for the Purpose of Discussing Personnel Matters related to the annual performance review of the Town Manager Mayor Carroll noted that the discussion would be confined only to the purposes of the executive session as stated and that if at any time during the executive session anyone believes that the discussion does not concern the topic and purpose of the executive session, to please raise your objection immediately. The following people were present during the executive session: Mayor Rich Carroll, Councilor Dantas, Councilor Chris Evans, Councilor Jennie Fancher, Mayor Pro Tern Todd Goulding, Councilor Buz Reynolds, Councilor Wolf, and Town Manager Virginia Egger and Municipal Judge Buck Allen. The Executive Session adjourned and Mayor Carroll noted that regular meeting reconvened and asked if any Council member believed that any discussion in Executive Session was inappropriate and not related to the topic and purpose of the Executive Session to please state their objection at this time. There were no objections stated at this time. 1o. Action on Amendment to Town Manager Employment Agreement (Town Manager Virginia Egger) This item was removed from the agenda. Avon Council Meeting 01 -14 -2014 Minutes.doc Page 4 V ON" TOWN OF AVON, COLORADO AVON REGULAR MEETING MINUTES FOR TUESDAY, JANUARY 14, 2014 AVON TOWN HALL, ONE LAKE STREET There being no further business to come before the Council, the regular meeting adjourned after the executive session adjourned. APPROVED: Rich Carroll Dave Dantas Chris Evans Jennie Fancher Todd Goulding Albert "Buz" Reynolds Jake Wolf Avon Council Meeting 01 -14 -2014 Minutes.doc Page 5