TC Minutes 09-23-19806 .0
MINUTES OF THE REGUALR MEETING
OF THE TOWN OF AVON, COUNCILMEMBERS
HELD SEPTEMBER 23, 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 7:50 p.m. A roll call was taken with
all Councilmembers in attendance. Also present were Town Attorney John Dunn as well
as members of the press and public.
The minutes of September 10, 1980 were then presented to the Council. After discussion
Hugh Price moved approval of the September 10, minutes with the corrections of the
typographical error on page 1, change the word "ware" to "are" and on page 3, change
the word "ajourn" to "adjourn". With those corrections the motion was seconded by Shelia
Davis and was unanimously carried.
Bi-monthly financial reports were then discussed. After discussion Jim Wells moved
approval of the Accounts Payables contingent upon the Architects's invoice be moved from
the general fund accounts payable to the capital project fund accounts payable, seconded
by Steve Erickson and was unanimously carried.
The financial reports were discussed and was suggested that Stan Bernstein re-check the
report to see where the problem stems from.
Second reading on Ordinance No.#80-23, Series of 1980, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE
NO.2, SERIES OF 1979, TO AMEND SECTIONS 303 AND 303(c), UNIFORM BUILDING CODE TO
REQUIRE PAYMENT OF A CLEANUP AND LANDSCAPING DEPOSIT AS A CONDITION TO ISSUANCE OF A
CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS; DELETING ARTICLE 12 OF THE UNIFORM
FIRE CODE; PROVIDING A PENALTY FOR THE VIOLATION HEREOF; AND REPEALING CERTAIN ORDINANCES
IN CONFLICT HEREWITH. After lengthy discussion Steve Erickson moved to table Ordinance
No.#80-23, Series of 1980 until the next regular scheduled Council Meeting, seconded by
Hugh Price and was unanimously carried.
Tom Hill from Sopris Mental Health Clinic approached the Council. He presented each
Member with a letter of information regarding the clinic and also a copy of the Sopris
Affiliate Eagle County Budget. Mr. Hill stated they have served 30 clients from Avon
compared to 13 clients from the previous year and with the rapid residential and
business growth in Avon, they anticipate another significant increase for the coming year.
Mr. Hill was requesting $1500,00 from the Town of Avon for operation of their two clinics
in Eagle County.
After discussion Jim Wells moved to approve the request. The motion was seconded by Hugh
Price and was unanimously carried.
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Second reading of Ordinance No.#80-24, Series of 1980, AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE
ISSUANCE OF TOWN OF AVON, COLORADO, INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT REVENUE BONDS(CITY MARKET,
INC. PROJECT), SERIES OF 1980, DATED SEPTEMBER 1, 1980, IN THE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT
OF $2,800,000; AND APPROVING THE FORM AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF CERTAIN
DOCUMENTS RELATING THERETO.
After discussion Steve Erickson moved approval of Ordinance No.#80-24, Series of
1980 on second reading, seconded by Bill Doyle. A roll call was taken with all the
Councilmembers voting yes.
First reading of Ordinance No.#80-25, Series of 1980, AN ORDINANCE DEFINING WORDS
AND PHRASES USED IN AND ESTABLISHING RULES OF CONSTRUCTION IN CONNECTION WITH THE
ORDINANCES OF THE TOWN OF AVON.
After discussion Jim Wells moved approval of Ordinance No.#80-25, Series of 1980 on
first reading, seconded by Hugh Price. A roll call was taken with all the Councilmembers
voting yes.
Resolution No.#80-16, Series of 1980, A RESOLUTION OF THE INTENTION OF THE TOWN
COUNCIL TO ESTABLISH A PEDESTRIAN MALL ON THAT PORTION OF TRACT G, BLOCK 2, TOWN OF
AVON, LOCATED SOUTHEASTERLY OF THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED BOUNDARY LINE: COMMENCING AT
THE NORTHERLY CORNER OF LOT 64, BLOCK 2, TOWN OF AVON, THENCE NORTHEASTERLY TO THE
NORTHWESTERLY CORNER OF LOT 49 IN SAID BLOCK 2, IN THE TOWN OF AVON, COLORADO; MAKING
THE DETERMINATIONS REQUIRED BY LAW; DIRECTING THAT NOTICE BE GIVEN; AND SETTING
FORTH DETAILS IN RELATION THERETO.
It was stated that the Boundary lines need to be corrected.
It was agreed;to delet (c) and (e) in section 3.
After discussion it was agreed to table Resolution No.#80-16, Series of 1980 until
the next Council meeting.
The Town Attorney reported that the Railroad Hearing has been scheduled for the 30th
of September, Mr Dunn also reported that the exauiner would, at that hearing finish }he
hearing and go right into the Jassessment costs,but that no descision would be made at_ that
time of who would pay.
First reading of Ordinance No.#80-20, Series of 1980, AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A
FRANCHISE BY THE TOWN OF AVON, EAGLE COUNTY, COLORADO, TO HOLY CROSS ELECTRIC
ASSOCIATION, INC., ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS, TO LOCATE, BUILD, CONSTRUCT, ACQUIRE,
PURCHASE, MAINTAIN, AND OPERATE INTO, WITHIN AND THROUGH THE TOWN OF AVON HEREIN
DESCRIBED, ALL NECESSARY, NEEDFUL AND CONVENIENT POLES, POLE LINES, POSTS, WIRES,
TRANSFORMERS, GUY POST AND GUY WIRES, APPARATUS, APPLICANCES AND WORKS, FOR THE
PURCHASE, GENERATION, TRANSMISSION AND DISTRIBUTION OF ELECTRICAL ENERGY, AND TO
FURNISH, SELL AND DISTRIBUTE SAID ELECTRICAL ENERGY TO THE INHABITANTS OF THE TOWN
OF AVON HEREIN DESCRIBED, FOR LIGHT, HEAT AND POWER OR OTHER PURPOSES BY MEANS OF
CONDUITS, CABLES, POLES AND WIRES STRUNG THEREON, OR OTHERWISE, ON, OVER, UNDER,
ALONG, ACROSS AND THROUGH ALL STREETS, ALLEYS, VIADUCTS, BRIDGES, ROADS, LANES AND
OTHER PUBLIC WAYS AND PLACES IN SAID TOWN OF AVON, FIXING THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS
THEREOF, AND SETTING FORTH DETAILS RELATING THERETO.
After discussion Allan Nottingham moved approval of Ordinance No.#80-20, Series of
1980 on first reading. The motion was seconded by Hugh Price. A roll call was taken
with all Councilmembers voting yes.
The Mayor reported on the BLM Land versus Forest Service Land. He reported that the
Town was in the process of applying for a permit to progress with Buck Creek Access
Road. He stated that it does look favorable.
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The Mayor reported to the Council on whether or not the Town should provide the
Police Officers with their uniforms. After discussion is was agreed that the Officers
provide their own uniforms.
The Mayor reported and discussed the Sign Code. It was agreed that the Town
eoe.rA~~~ the Eagle County Sign Code and that the Town Attorney review and revise that
Code and then submit it to the Design Review Board.
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A-95 1981 Family Planning Grant. The Council agreed to request a identification
4-y~- F'AcI11f location.
A-95 CETA - Balance of State. The Council agreed to mark this A-95 favorable.
A-95 State WIN Plan. The Council agreed to mark this A-95 favorable.
The Guard rails for Nottingham Road were discussed.
The Census was discussed.
Councilmember A.J. Wells stated that a motion was made earlier in the year which in
effect would change the Town Charter without public vote. At that point Mr. Wells moved
approval to resend the motion made by Carol Richards adopted on May 27, 1980, establishing
a policy for Public Notice of bids and Board vacancies and that letting of contracts
and filling the Board vacancies be in accordance with the Charter of the Town. The motion
was seconded by Bill Doyle and was unanimously carried.
Their being no further business, Steve Erickson moved that the Council adjourn and
Hugh Price seconded the motion. The meeting adjourned by Mayor Alpi at 11:10 p.m.
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Respectfully Submitted: