TC Minutes 11-19-2019AVON REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2019 . v o n
AVON TOWN HALL, 100 MIKAELA WAY, AVON, CO COLORADO
EXECUTIVE SESSION REGARDING A PERSONNEL MATTER UNDER C.R.S. §24-6-402(2)(F) CONCERNING THE TOWN MANAGER'S
ANNUAL PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
Mayor Smith Hymes convened an Executive Session regarding a personnel matter under C.R.S. §24-6-402(2)(f)
concerning the town manager's annual performance evaluation. Council members present were Tamra
Underwood, Jennie Fancher, Chico Thuon, and Amy Phillips. Councilor Prince and Councilor Wolf were absent.
Also present were Town Attorney Paul Wisor and Human Resources Director Lance Richards. The time was
4:00 p.m.
Councilor Prince joined at 4:03 p.m.
Executive Session ended at 4:45 p.m.
1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
Mayor Smith Hymes called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m. A roll call was taken, and Council members
present were Tamra Underwood, Jennie Fancher, Chico Thuon, Scott Prince, and Amy Phillips. Councilor Wolf
was absent. Also present were Town Manager Eric Heil, Town Attorney Paul Wisor, Executive Assistant to the
Town Manager Ineke de Jong, Police Chief Greg Daly, Recreation Director John Curutchet, Finance Director
Scott Wright, Planning Director Matt Pielsticker, Deputy Town Manager Preston Neill and Town Clerk Brenda
Torres.
2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Start Time: 00:00:25
Mayor Smith Hymes requested that item 6.3 "2019 Capital Projects Update" written report be pulled for
discussion as the first item of business after the public comment period. Council agreed to the change.
Councilor Fancher moved to approve the agenda, as amended. Councilor Underwood seconded the motion
and the motion passed unanimously by those present. Councilor Wolf was absent.
3. DISCLOSURE OF ANY CONFLICTS OF INTEREST RELATED To AGENDA ITEMS
Start Time: 00:02:02
No conflicts of interest were disclosed.
4. PUBLIC COMMENT
Start Time: 00:02:10
Greg Anderson brought up a safety issue on the sidewalk by The Westin. He explained that he was walking
with his kids and dog along the sidewalk and they were met with large amounts of nails and construction
debris in their path. Town Manager Eric Heil stated that he would reach out to the construction company to
request that the area be cleaned up and to talk remediation.
Kathleen Walsh commented about the Town of Avon's records request policy. Staff committed to working
with Ms. Walsh to ensure that she views the document she was looking to see.
Councilor Wolf arrived at 5:14 p.m.
AVON REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2019
AVON TOWN HALL, 100 MIKAELA WAY, AVON, CO
Avon
COLORADO
S. BUSINESS ITEMS
6.3. 2019 CAPITAL PROJECTS UPDATE (TOWN ENGINEER JUSTIN HILDRETH)
Start Time: 00:19:04
Town Engineer Justin Hildreth answered questions from Council regarding the Water Park Repair Project.
5.1. PUBLIC HEARING: PROPOSED 2020 BUDGET
(TOWN MANAGER ERIC HEIL AND FINANCE DIRECTOR SCOTT WRIGHT)
Start Time: 00:23:03
Finance Director Scott Wright gave an update on the changes made to the 2020 Budget. A final public
hearing will be held on December 10th to adopt various resolutions that would amend the 2019 Operating
and Capital Projects budgets and to adopt the 2020 Operating and Capital Projects budgets. Mayor Smith
Hymes opened the public hearing and no public comments were made.
5.2. JOINT WORK SESSION WITH THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
Start Time: 00:26:30
Planning and Zoning Commission members present were Alex Dammeyer, Kenneth Howell, Rebecca
Smith, Lindsay Hardy, Steven Nusbaum, and Marty Golembiewski. Commissioner Barnes was absent.
Planning Director Matt Pielsticker mentioned that Commissioner Howell will move out of the town and
there will be a vacancy on the P&Z Board for a term expiring in May. A presentation was given by Roger
Michaud. After thorough discussion and questioning by Council, Town Manager Eric Heil explained that
it is probable that an Executive Session will be held on December 10th regarding a potential Community
Housing project planned for Tract Y, a vacant property located on Metcalf Road in the Light Industrial
and Commercial zone district.
5.3. APPOINTMENTS TO AD HOC HEALTH AND RECREATION COMMITTEE (RECREATION DIRECTOR JOHN CURUTCHET)
Start Time: 02:02:31
Recreation Director John Curutchet introduced the applicants and requested that Council formally
appoint the applicants to the Committee. Councilor Underwood moved to approve the appointment of
Kathy Ryan, Pat Nolan, Thomas Kiddoo, and Pam Warren to the Ad Hoc Health and Recreation
Committee. She further moved to make Jake Wolf and two alternates Sarah Smith Hymes and Scott
Prince as the ex -officio non-voting members to the Committee. Mayor Pro Tem Phillips seconded the
motion and the motion passed unanimously.
5.4. PUBLIC HEARING: SECOND READING ORDINANCE 19-05 ADOPTING INCREASED RETT EXEMPTION FOR PRIMARY
RESIDENCES (TOWN MANAGER ERIC HEIL)
Start Time: 02:12:24
Town Manager Eric Heil gave a presentation. Council discussed the ordinance and various amendments
were proposed by members of Council. Mayor Smith Hymes opened the public hearing and no public
comments were made. Councilor Fancher moved to approve Ordinance 19-05 Adopting Increased RETT
Exemption for Primary Residence, as amended. Mayor Pro Tem Phillips seconded the motion and it
passed unanimously.
AVON REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
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AVON TOWN HALL, 100 MIKAELA WAY, AVON, CO COLORADO
5.5. FIRST READING: ORDINANCE 19-11 ADOPTING ANEW CHAPTER 8.40 OF TITLE 8 OF THE AVON MUNICIPAL CODE
ESTABLISHING PROVISIONS REGARDING BAN ON USE OF POLYSTYRENE FOAM (DEPUTY TOWN MANAGER PRESTON NEILL)
Start Time: 03:06:01
Deputy Town Manager Preston Neill gave a brief summary on Ordinance 19-11. After Council discussion,
several edits and amendments to the ordinance were suggested. Councilor Underwood moved to
continue first reading of Ordinance 19-11. The motion did not receive a second and the motion failed.
Councilor Wolf moved to approve the first reading of Ordinance 19-11 Adopting a New Chapter 8.40 of
Title 8 of the Avon Municipal Code Establishing Provisions Regarding Ban of Use of Polystyrene Foam,
with the various amendments as agreed to by Council. Councilor Fancher seconded the motion and the
motion passed with a vote of 6 to 1. Councilor Underwood voted no.
5.6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM NOVEMBER 12, 2019 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING (TOWN CLERK BRENDA TORRES)
Start Time: 03:30:49
Councilor Prince moved to approve the minutes from the November 12, 2019 regular council meeting.
Mayor Pro Tem Phillips seconded the motion and the motion passed on a vote of 6 to 1. Councilor Wolf
voted no.
6. WRITTEN REPORTS
6.1. POLICE DEPARTMENT SIX-MONTH REPORT (POLICE CHIEF GREG DALY)
6.2. UPDATE ON MARKETING ACTIVITIES AND OUTREACH EFFORTS
(COMMUNICATIONS AND MARKETING MANAGER LIZ WOOD)
7. MAYOR & COUNCIL COMMENTS & MEETING UPDATES
Start Time: 03:31:49
Mayor Smith Hymes announced the departure of Deputy Town Manager Preston Neill, as he was recently
hired to serve in the role of Town Manager for the Town of Ridgway, Colorado. Council members thanked and
congratulated Preston.
Mayor Smith Hymes thanked Chief of Police Greg Daly for his excellent written report to Council.
Mayor Smith Hymes talked about the skier shuttle Beaver Creek opening schedule.
Mayor Smith Hymes reminded the community about Colorado Gives Day on December 10tH
8. ADJOURN
There being no further business to come before the Council, Mayor Smith Hymes adjourned the regular
meeting. The time was 8:44 p.m.
AVON REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2019
AVON TOWN HALL, 100 MIKAELA WAY, AVON, CO
neon
COLORADO
These minutes are only a summary of the proceedings of the meeting. They are not intended to be comprehensive or to
include each statement person speaking or to portray with complete accuracy. The most accurate records of the meeting
are the audio of the meeting, which is housed in the Town Clerk's office, and the video of the meeting, which is available at
www.highfivemedio.org.
APPROVED:
Sarah Smith Hyme
Amy Phillips
Jake Wolf
Chico Thuon
Jennie Fancher
Scott Prince
Tamra Underwood
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED:
Brenda Torres, Town Clerk