TC Minutes 06-30-2020 SPECIAL
AVON SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES
TUESDAY JUNE 30, 2020
SETUP AS A VIRTUAL MEETING VIA ZOOM DUE TO COVID-19 AND TOWN HALL CLOSURE
1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
The meeting was hosted in a virtual format, using Zoom.us. Mayor Smith Hymes called the special meeting
to order at 5:00 p.m. A roll call was taken, and Council members present by video/audio were Amy Phillips,
Tamra Underwood, Jake Wolf, Scott Prince, Chico Thuon, and Jennie Fancher. Also present were Town
Attorney Paul Wisor, Police Chief Greg Daly, Town Manager Eric Heil, and Town Clerk Brenda Torres.
2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Video Start Time: 00:01:14
Councilor Fancher moved to approve the agenda as presented. Councilor Prince seconded the motion and
it passed by a vote of 6 to 1. Councilor Wolf voted no.
3. DISCLOSURE OF ANY CONFLICTS OF INTEREST RELATED TO AGENDA ITEMS
Video Start Time: 00:01:54
Councilor Prince disclosed that his wife is actively engaged in a mask making business.
Councilor Underwood moved to declare there is not a conflict of interest with Councilor Prince’s wife and
her engagement in a business of face covering production. Mayor Pro Tem Phillips seconded the motion
and the motion passed by a vote of 6 to 0 with Councilor Prince recused from the vote.
4. PUBLIC COMMENT
Video Start Time: 00:03:47
Mayor Smith Hymes explained to the public how to participate via video/audio, via telephone, or via email
for public comments.
Michael Cacioppo commented. He said he raised his hand to comment during the disclosure of conflict of
interest item, but he was not noticed. He said Councilor Prince’s disclosure is a clear conflict of interest
with the Ordinance being presented tonight.
5. BUSINESS ITEMS
5.1. PUBLIC HEARING: CONSIDERATION OF EMERGENCY ORDINANCE NO. 2020-08 ADOPTING A NEW CHAPTER 8.44 OF
TITLE 8 OF THE AVON MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING INDOOR FACE COVERING REQUIREMENTS
Video Start Time: 00:11:05
Town Manager Eric Heil provided an update on face covering guidance in Eagle County and recent
discussions of a potential regulation requiring face coverings. He explained this is intended to be indoor
only and that businesses will be primarily responsible to comply with the requirements.
Mayor Smith Hymes called for public comments and several public comments were made at the
meeting and via email/website. Rebecca Kiser, Terry Smith, Heather Ford, Susan Thistlethwaite, Mike
Bell, Michael Cacioppo, Steve Coyer, Brenda Himelfarb, Suzanne Dugan, Marjorie Hook, Jack and Greer
Gardner, Peter Feistmann, Erin Ford, Natalie from Eagle Vail, and Alex Bolla commented.
After Council discussion, Councilor Prince moved to approve the Emergency Ordinance No. 2020-08
Adopting a New Chapter 8.44 of Title 8 of the Avon Municipal Code Regarding Indoor Face Covering
Requirements. Mayor Pro Tem Phillips seconded the motion and the motion passed unanimously.
AVON SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES
TUESDAY JUNE 30, 2020
SETUP AS A VIRTUAL MEETING VIA ZOOM DUE TO COVID-19 AND TOWN HALL CLOSURE
6. EXECUTIVE SESSION
6.1. FOR THE PURPOSE OF RECEIVING LEGAL ADVICE PURSUANT CRS §24-6-402(4)(B) AND FOR THE PURPOSE OF
NEGOTIATIONS PURSUANT TO CRS §24-6-402(4)(E) BUFFALO RIDGE SALE AGREEMENT (TOWN ATTORNEY PAUL WISOR)
Video Start Time: 02:02:31
Mayor Smith Hymes moved to convene into Executive Session for the purpose of receiving legal advice
pursuant CRS §24-6-402(4)(b) and for the purpose of negotiations pursuant to CRS §24-6-402(4)(e) Buffalo
Ridge Sale Agreement. Mayor Pro Tem Phillips seconded the motion and it passed by a vote of 6 to 1.
Councilor Wolf voted no.
The Executive Session was hosted in a virtual format, using Zoom.us. Council members present were Tamra
Underwood, Jennie Fancher, Chico Thuon, Amy Phillips, Scott Prince and Jake Wolf. Also present were
Town Manager Eric Heil and Town Attorney Paul Wisor.
Executive Session started at 7:09 p.m.
Executive Session ended at 8:10 p.m.
7. ADJOURN TO CONVENE AS THE AVON HOUSING AUTHORITY
There being no further business before Council, Mayor Smith Hymes moved to adjourn the regular
meeting to convene as the Avon Housing Authority. The time was 8:17 p.m.
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.highfivemedia.org.
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED:
Brenda Torres, Town Clerk
APPROVED:
Sarah Smith Hymes ___________________________________
Amy Phillips
Jake Wolf
Chico Thuon
Jennie Fancher
Scott Prince
Tamra Underwood