TC Minutes 06-10-1980L
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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE TOWN OF AVON, COUNCILMEMBERS
HELD JUNE 10, 1980 - 7:30 P.M.
The regular meeting of the Town Councilmembers of the Town of
Avon, Colorado was held in the Town Offices, second floor, Benchmark
Shopping Center, Avon.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Alpi at 7:45 p.m. A
roll call was taken with all Councilmembers in attendance. Also
present were Town Attorney John Dunn, Chief of Police Dave Martinez
as well as members of the press and public.
The minutes of May 27, 1980 were then presented to the Council. After
discussion Jim Wells approved the minutes of the May 27th meeting with
the addition of the sentence, "reference hereby made to the letter to
the County Commissioners attached hereto seconded by Bill Doyle
and was unanimously carried.
Bi-monthly financial reports were next presented to the Council.
After discussion Steve Erickson moved approval of the Accounts Payable
for June 10th for the Town of Avon subject to holding the invoice for
Claycomb Engineering until the finance charges are resolved and the
prior balance checked, but to pay the current amount due, seconded by
Jim Wells and was unanimously carried.
Jim Wells moved approval of the Park Accounts Payable, seconded by Bill
Doyle and was unanimously carried.
Jim Wells moved approval of all the other financial reports, seconded
by Hugh Price and was unanimously carried.
Sandy Davies approached the Council. She was asking for :Support from
the Council and the residents of the Town of Avon to get recreation
started in the Town. She has got permission from the school board to
use the gym in the Battle Mountain School for roller skating.
After discussion Hugh Price moved approval of a donation in the amount
of $500.00 to go toward the recreation program, seconded by Carol Richards
and was unanimously carried.
Bill McCoy, Architect, representing Shaprio Construction approached the
Council. He was asking for approval for vacation of lot lines,
Lots#47-54, Block#2. The project had been approved by the Design
Review Board and Shaprio Construction submitted all the letters from
the utilities.
After discussion Carol Richards moved approval of the Plat as presented
and that the Building Administrator or the Town Engineer check the Plat
prior to signatures, seconded by Bill Doyle and was unanimously
carr ied .
It was stated that the Town Council will be having, a Special Meeting
June 17, 1980, 7:00 P.M. and that Shaprio Construction will be notified
as well as all the other adjacent lot owners in reference to the center
mall.
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The Mayor proposed approval of rental for a Town garage in the storage facilities
up Metcalf road. It is needed for storage, maintenance of town vehicles and
equipment. The price will be in the amount of $790.00 a month.
Steve Erickson moved approval on a month to month agreement with Doyle and Associates
for a 1,500 sq.ft. space to house the town and park vehicles, seconded by Hugh Price
and was carried with Bill Doyle and Jim Wells abstaining.
The Mayor proposed a motion to approve the Mayor to negotiate for a second hand snow
removal truck for the Town to be delivered to the Town. The price would be $23,900.00
and the freight cost of approximate $2,000.00 to 2,500.00 would be paid by the Town.
After discussion Bill Doyle moved approval of the motion as stated, seconded by Jim
Wells and was unanimously carried.
The appointment of a Municipal Judge was next on the agenda. At this point Clinton E.
Watkins requested his name be removed from the ballot. Mr. Watkins presented each
Councilmember with a letter.of resignation.
Steve Erickson moved to pass a Resolution thanking Mr. Watkins for his interest in the
Town serving as the Municipal Judge and regretfully except his resignation, seconded by
Allan Nottingham and was unanimously carried.
With that the Mayor handed out the ballots to the Councilmembers with the names as
follows: Larry Eskwith, Fred Otto, George Rosenberg and John Blish as condidates for
Municipal Judge.
After the third tie vote, the Mayor voted to break the tie.
George Rosenberg was appointed Municipal Judge and John Blish was appointed Deputy
Municipal Judge.
Second Reading of Ordinance No.#80-15, Series of 1980, AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE
ISSUANCE OF THE TOWN OF AVON'S GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONSTRUCTION
AND ACQUISTION OF A MUNICPAL COMPLEX, RAILROAD CROSSING AND BRIDGE OR OTHER MUNICIPAL
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS AND PROVIDING DETAILS IN REGARD THERETO.
Gene Hohensee from Kutak, Rock & Huie, Bond Consultants approached the Council. He
presented the Council with new corrected copies of Ordinance No.#80-15. There was
a change on page 3, the last year of maturity was changed to 2000.
After discussion Jim Wells moved approval of Ordinance No.#80-15 on second reading
with the change indicated on page 3 of the year 2000 and with the other changes that
were recommended, seconded by Hugh Price. A roll call was taken with all the Council-
members voting yes.
It was stated that 7 executed copies be sent to Mr. Hohensee.
Second reading of Ordinance No.#80-7, Series of 1980, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE
NO.17, SERIES OF 1979, TO PROHIBIT IMPOSITION OF IMPRISONMENT IN THE CASE OF PERSONS
UNDER THE AGE OF EIGHTEEN YEARS; TO CHANGE THE DEFINITION OF "RECREATIONAL FACILITY"
AS THE SAME RELATES TO THE DEFINITION OF "LARCENY;" TO DEFINE THE OFFENSES OF "LOITERING"
AND "PROCURING FOOD OR ACCOMMODATIONS WITH INTENT TO DEFRAUD;" AND PROVIDING PENALTIES
FOR THE VIOLATION THEREOF.
After discussion Jim Wells moved approval of Ordinance No.#80-7 on second reading,
seconded by Allan Nottingham. A roll call was taken with all the Councilmembers voting
yes.
First reading of Ordinance No.#80-9, Series of 1980, AN ORDINANCE LICENSING SOLICITORS
AND PEDDLERS AND ESTABLISHING FEES THEREFOR; AND PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR THE VIOLATION
THEREOF.
After discussion Hugh Price moved approval of Ordinance No.#80-9 on first reading,
seconded by Bill Doyle. A roll call was taken with all the Councilmembers voting yes.
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First reading of Ordinance No.#80-13, Series of 1980, AN ORDINANCE RE-ENACTING
ORDINANCE NO..79-18.
Steve Erickson stated that it was his opinion that the Town is missing a very essential
part of the check and balance system offered to most Municipal Governments in the fact
that the Town has one man as the Mayor and one man as the Town Administrator and with
the budget that the Town is operating on, it is no longer a small $30,000.00 community.
Mr. Erickson stated he thought it was time to search out for a professional Town Manager
to carry out the capital projects.
Councilman A. J. Wells stated that he totally disagreed. He stated that the Town has
a Mayor that spends 3 plus days and that the Council talked about a new Ordinance that would
allow him to work 4 or 5 days as needed and until that was tried, he could not see--.going out
to look for an unknown. Also, that the new Ordinance would state that the Mayor would serve
at the pleasure of the Council with a reveiw every 6 months.
There was public input from the audience stating their opinions.
After lengthy discussion Jim Wells moved that a Ordinance be drafted that sets forth the
re-appointment of the present Town Administrator to serve at the pleasure of the Council with
a review every 6 months requiring him to work at least 4 - 5 days necessary depending upon
the needs of the Town and that his salary should be based upon an annual salary of $26,400.00
and with all other general terms of the prior Ordinance being carried foward, secended by
Hugh Price. The motion was carried. Steve Erickson and Carol Richards voted no. .
First reading of Ordinance No.#80-16, Series of 1980, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE MODEL TRAFFIC
CODE FOR COLORADO MUNICIPALITIES, 1977 EDITION, ADOPTED BY ORDINANCE NUMBER 2, SERIES OF
1978, TO PROVIDE FOR IMPOUNDMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES PARKED IN VIOLATION OF PROVISIONS OF
SAID CODE AND PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR THE VIOLATION THEREOF.
After discussion Steve Erickson moved approval of Ordinance No.#80-16, Series of 1980 on
first reading, seconded by Hugh Price. A roll call was taken with all Councilmembers voting
yes.
The Mayor stated that there have been some illegal taps on the Cable T.V.
He just wanted to make the public aware.
It was requested that the Town Attorney draft an Ordinance dealing with curfew of minors.
There being no further business, Steve Erickson moved that the Council adjourn and Hugh
Price seconded the motion. The meeting was adjourned by Mayor Alpi at 10:15 P.M.
Respectfully Submitted.
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