TC Minutes 06-10-2014Avon
COLORADO
TOWN OF AVON, COLORADO
AVON MEETING MINUTES FOR TUESDAY JUNE 10, 2014
AVON TOWN HALL, ONE LAKE STREET
1. CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL
Mayor Carroll called the meeting to order at 5:10 PM. A roll call was taken and Council members present
were Jennie Fancher, Buz Reynolds, Jake Wolf, Dave Dantas and Chris Evans. Also present were Town
Manager Virginia Egger, Town Attorney Eric Heil, Senior Planner Matt Pielsticker, Director of Economic
Initiatives Susan Fairweather, Director of Finance Scott Wright and Town Clerk Debbie Hoppe as well as
members from the public.
2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Mayor Carroll asked to add two agenda items, 7.2 Village (at Avon) update and 8.2 Trails at West Avon
Preserve update. Town Attorney Eric Heil asked to add an Executive Session. Town Manager Virginia
Egger would like to discuss whether there would be July 8th meeting. Council agreed to add items.
3. PUBLIC COMMENT
3.1. JAMES VAN BEEK, CANDIDATE FOR EAGLE COUNTY SHERIFF
James Van Beek spoke to his candidacy.
Kathy Ryan, Avon resident, spoke about new bike symbols, park rules and volunteer Police officer.
4. ACTION ITEMS
4.1. PUBLIC HEARING AND ACTION ON AMPLIFIED SOUND PERMIT - WALKING MOUNTAINS SCIENCE CENTER
The application was presented with no concerns for the Amplified Sound Permit. Councilor Wolf motioned
to approve Amplified Sound Permit for Walking Mountains Science Center; Councilor Dantas seconded the
motion and it passed unanimously.
5. WORK SESSION
5.1. REVIEW OF RECREATION CENTER PHASE 2 EXPANSION AND NOTTINGHAM PARK IMPROVEMENTS AND
DIRECTION FOR PUBLIC OUTREACH PROGRAM
(PARKS AND RECREATION DIRECTOR JOHN CURUTCHET & TOWN MANAGER VIRGINIA EGGER)
COUNCILOR DANTAS LEFT THE MEETING AT 6:45 PM.
5.2. REPORT ON WATER RESOURCES IN THE UPPER EAGLE REGIONAL WATER AUTHORITY PORTFOLIO — WATER
AND STORAGE RIGHTS AND IMPACT OF THE STATE OF COLORADO WATER COMPACT IN DROUGHT PERIODS
(UERWA LEGAL COUNSEL GLENN PORZAK)
Glenn Porzak, Linn Brooks and Diane Johnson were present for discussion.
5.3.ANNUAL TOWN COUNCIL -EAGLE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WORK SESSION
Jill Ryan, Kathy Chandler- Henry, Keith Montag and John Lewis were present for the discussion.
5.4-OPTIONS REGARDING VACANT TOWN COUNCILOR SEAT & PROCESS IF DECISION IS TO FILL AT THIS TIME
(TOWN ATTORNEY ERIC HEIL & TOWN MANAGER VIRGINIA EGGER)
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TOWN OF AVON, COLORADO
AVON MEETING MINUTES FOR TUESDAY JUNE 10, 2014
AVON TOWN HALL, ONE LAKE STREET
6. ACTION ITEMS
6.1. APPOINTMENT OF A COUNCILOR AND AN ALTERNATE TO THE UPPER EAGLE REGIONAL WATER AUTHORITY
Mayor Carroll moved to appoint Councilor Reynolds as the primary principal member from the Town of
Avon to the Upper Eagle Regional Water Authority; Councilor Fancher seconded the motion and it was
passed unanimously by those present (Councilor Dantas was absent).
Councilor Evans moved to continue Todd Goulding's involvement in the Upper Eagle Regional Water
Authority as the Town of Avon's alternate member; Councilor Wolf seconded the motion and it was
passed unanimously by those present (Councilor Dantas was absent).
6.2.APPOINTMENT OF MAYOR PRO TEM
Appointment was discussed after Executive Session — See below.
6.3.MINUTES FROM MAY 27, 2014 MEETING (TOWN CLERK DEBBIE HOPPE)
Councilor Fancher moved to approve minutes from May 27, 2014 meeting; Councilor Wolf seconded the
motion and it was passed unanimously by those present (Councilor Dantas was absent).
7. WORK SESSION
7.1. REVIEW OF PROCESS FOR COMCAST FRANCHISE RENEWAL (TOWN MANAGER VIRGINIA EGGER)
J.K. Perry Executive Director from TV5 was present for discussion.
7.2 Village (at Avon) Update (Town Attorney Eric Heil)
8. COMMITTEE MEETING UPDATES: COUNCILORS AND MAYOR
8.1. POST OFFICE -HOME AND BUSINESS DELIVERY (COUNCILOR DAVE DANTAS)
Councilor Wolf updated council on recent meeting with Postmaster General; on home delivery
possibilities.
9. COUNCIL COMMENTS
Mayor Carroll gave an update on the trails that are being built in the West Avon Preserve.
10. MAYOR REPORT AND FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
11. EXECUTIVE SESSION
Councilor Reynolds moved to meet in Executive Session at 9:40 for a conference with the Town Attorney
for the purpose of receiving legal advice under C.R.S. §24- 6- 402(2)(b) concerning the Village (at Avon)
litigation settlement; the motion was seconded by Councilor Wolf and it passed unanimously by those
present (Councilor Dantas was absent).
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TOWN OF AVON, COLORADO
AVON MEETING MINUTES FOR TUESDAY JUNE 10, 2014
AVON TOWN HALL, ONE LAKE STREET
Councilor Reynolds made a motion to end the Executive Session and reconvene to Regular Session at
9 :54 p.m.; seconded by Councilor Wolf. The vote was unanimous, with Councilor Dantas absent during
the Executive Session.
Mayor Carroll stated that the Regular Session was now reconvened and if any Town 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 your objections at this time. Mayor Carroll then stated that hearing
no objections the meeting would proceed to any remaining business.
Councilor Reynolds made a motion to authorize the Mayor to sign a letter dated June 10, 2014,
addressed to Michael Lindholm and Marcus Lindholm, regarding a Restrictive Covenant for Lot 5;
Councilor Evans seconded the motion and it was passed unanimously by those present.
Councilor Dantas returned to meeting at 9 :45 Pm.
APPOINTMENT OF MAYOR PRO TEM AGENDA ITEM 6.2)
Councilor Wolf nominated Councilor Wolf.
Councilor Reynolds nominated Councilor Dantas.
Councilor Carroll nominated Councilor Fancher.
A vote was taken with Mayor Carroll, Councilor Evans and Councilor Fancher voting for Councilor
Fancher; and Councilor Dantas and Councilor Reynolds voting for Councilor Dantas and Councilor Wolf
voting for Councilor Wolf.
Next the top two vote getters, Councilor Fancher and Councilor Dantas were voted on.
Mayor Carroll moved to appoint Councilor Fancher as Mayor Pro Tem; Councilor Evans seconded;
Mayor Carroll, Councilor Fancher, Councilor Wolf and Councilor Evans voting yes; Councilor Dantas and
Councilor Reynolds voting no.
12. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, the regular meeting adjourned at 10:13 pm.
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED:
i4y
Debbie Hoppe, Town Clerk
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APPROVED:
Rich Carroll
Dave Dantas
Chris Evans
Jennie Fancher
Albert "Buz" Reynolds
Jake Wolf
C O L O R A D O Avon
TOWN OF AVON, COLORADO
AVON MEETING MINUTES FOR TUESDAY JUNE 10, 2014
AVON TOWN HALL, ONE LAKE STREET
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