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TC Minutes 01-23-1979MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE TOWN COUNCILMEMBERS OF THE TOWN OF AVON HELD JANUARY 23, 1979 7:30 P.M. A regular meeting of the Town Councilmembers of the Town of Avon, Colo- rado was held in the Town office, second floor, Benchmark Shopping Cen- ter, Avon, Colorado. The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Mayor Angelo Alpi. Councilmembers in attendance were Richard Allen, Joyce Allred, Angelo Alpi, William Doyle, Steve Erickson, Allan Nottingham, and Carol Rich- ards. Also present were John Blish, Town Attorney; Stanley Bernstein, Town Auditor; Tom Phoenix,bond underwriter; and Rudi Fisher, Architect representing Watkins-Erickson. Steve Erickson moved that the minutes of the Regular Meeting of January 9th be approved as submitted. Seconded by Bill Doyle and so carried. Stanley Bernstein reported on the progress of the Town audit. Thus far his audit has shown that the Town has received the real estate transfer taxes to which it is entitled with the exception of the transfers of mobile homes. The County records the transfer of mobile home titles, however there is no record of the purchase price. Mr. Bernstein sug- gested that the Town have an affidavit prepared which would be completed by the purchaser and would state the purchase price and that the tax had been paid. Council directed the Town Attorney to prepare this certifi- cate. Tom Phoenix of Boettcher and Co. introduced himself to the Council and discussed several of the services which Boettcher and Co. could provide for the Town. Boettcher will provide either a time-by-time underwriting service or will enter into a formal agreement to provide the service over a long period of time. Mr. Phoenix suggested that as the Town establishes their priorities with regard to bonding, they should discuss them with Boettcher. The Council asked Mr. Phoenix whether or not the transfer tax could be used as a basis for bonding. Mr. Phoenix indicated that bond council should answer such a question. 1 I • • ..1 Rudi Fisher, architect for Watkins-Erickson, presented the Council with the mylar of the proposed lot 70, block 1 for Council's final approval. The mylar included a "Typical Utility and Drainage Easement Key" which did not actually apply to the lot as the easement at the east end is vacated. Council agreed to approve the plat subject to the removal of "Typical Utility and Drainage Easement Key" and the inclusion of the actual north and west easements on the lot. Carol Richards so moved, seconded by Bill Doyle and so carried with Steve Erickson abstaining. The Council then considered the renewal request of the 3.2 Retail Beer license by the Dairy Depot. The Dairy Depot paid their State license fee but has not as yet paid the Town the $50 hearing fee and the $3.75 license fee. Joyce Allred moved that the Council approve the request, subject to the Town receiving its fees. Seconded by Richard Allen and unanimously carried. The Town Attorney reported that he has sent letters to qualified Eagle County attorneys informing them of the Town Municipal Judge position opening. He also reported that he had talked with Hunter Young regarding the Wheeler-Piper-Young triplex where a watchman is living in a trailer. Mr. Young stated that, prior to there being a watchman on the premises, materials had been stolen. Mr. Young feels that, until the Town can provide police protection, he will continue to have a watchman live on the premises. Mr. Blish then introduced requiring the purchase of for hire used to transpor east of the Town. It was impact study was needed. study. a draft of a proposed franchise tax ordinance an annual permit by the owner of each vehicle t passengers to or from the Stolport located agreed that an overall ground transportation John Blish and Al Alpi agreed to do such a Mayor Alpi reported that the Glenn-Bell Agency quoted the Town a public officials errors and omissions policy with a limit of $100,000 per claim and a $1,000,000 aggregate, subject to a $500 deductable, for an annual premium of $278. Steve Erickson moved that the Council accept this pro- posed policy and look into increasing the liability limits. Seconded by Allan Nottingham and unanimously carried. r .1 1 . 0 6 The Town has received a health inspection report from the Eagle County Department of Environmental Health on the Benchmark Village Mobile Home Park which indicated that there are several areas of deficiencies. The Council agreed to monitor the progress of the Mobile Home Park through the reports and, if it becomes necessary, have the Town Attorney take action to bring the Mobile Home Park into compliance with the County standards. Carol Richards, the Council NWCCOG representative, reported that the District will be receiving C.E.T.A. funds which they will distribute directly to the qualified applicants. Possible C.E.T.A. employees could be a second policeman, a Deputy Town Clerk, or a park maintenance person. Mrs. Richards also reported that the NWCCOG will be holding a meeting on January 25th, at which time, each representative will vote whether or riot to support the proposed ski lift tax. Mrs. Richards explained that, with the exception of Vail, none of the areas impacted,by ski.areas receive any revenues from ski areas. The proposed tax would seek to alleviate this problem by returning revenues to impacted areas. Steve Erickson moved that the Council support the proposed ski lift tax. Seconded by Allan Nottingham and unanimously carried. Leslie Allen, the Colorado Municipal League representative, reported that, at the League meeting of January 19th, the League encouraged munic- ipalities to oppose House Bill 1232, which would complicate the munici- pal annexation procedure. House Bill 1232 is fully explained in the CML Legislative Bulletin of January 19th. Joyce Allred moved to oppose H.B. 1232. Seconded by Rich Allen and unanimously carried. Council directed Mrs. Allen to convey this position to Representative Nick Theos. There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting adjourned at 10:30 p.m.. Respectfully Submitted, Leslie James Allen Town Clerk MINUTES APPROVED, NOTICE OF MEETING WAIVED: