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TC Minutes 06-08-1982A MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE TOWN OF AVON COUNCIL HELD JUNE 8, 1982 - 7:30 P.M. The regular meeting of the Town Council of the Town of Avon, Colorado was held in the Municipal Building in the Council Chambers. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Nottingham at 9:45 p.m.(the reason being the Council acting as the Liquor Licensing Authority prior to this meeting). A roll call was taken with Larry Kumpost, Sheila Davis, Greg Gage, A.J. Wells, Al Connell, John Blish present. Also present were the Town Attorney John Dunn, Town Manager Dick Blodgett as well as members of the press and public. Mr. Albert Reynolds approached the Council. He was requesting approval for the Subdivision Map for Lot#41, Block#3, Wildridge Subdivision. The town attorney stated that he had reviewed the re-submitted party wall agreement and found it to be satisfactory, although the town engineer had two comments, 1)that the addresses of the owners of record were not provided, 2)certificate of dedication and ownership should be clarified as to dedication of easements and protective convenants. He recommended that the Council approve this request contingent upon final approval by the town engineer and by the town attorney. A.J. Wells so moved. The motion was seconded by Larry Kumpost. The Councilmembers voting ay were: Larry Kumpost, Sheila Davis, Greg Gage, A.J. Wells, Al Connell, John Blish. There were no nay votes. The motion was unanimously carried. The appointment of the Municipal Judge was next before the Council. Mr. Buck Allen approached the Council. He stated that court would be held twice a month, consisting of an eight hour day. This would include work sessions and having a two-two hour period of preparation before court. The weeks then that there would be no court there would be two-two hour work sessions to review the files. He stated that it basically would be a 24 hour work period per month. The salary was discussed. It would work out to $600.00 per month salary. After discussion A.J. Wells moved approval to appoint Buck Allen as the Avon Municipal Judge and be paid $600.00 per month until it is determined to a lower or higher amount appropriated. The motion was seconded by Al Connell. At that point Councilman Blish stated he would like to make two separate motions. He stated he moved to amend Councilman Wells motion simply to appoint Buck Allen as the Municipal Judge for a period of two years from today. The motion was seconded by A.J. Wells. The Councilmembers voting ay were: Larry Kumpost, Sheila Davis, Greg Gage, A.J. Wells, Al Connell, John Blish. There were no nay votes. The motion was unanimously carried. A.J. Wells moved approval to pay Buck Allen $600.00 per month until the Council decides to change the amount. The motion was seconded by Al Connell. The Councilmembers voting ay were: Larry Kumpost, Sheila Davis, Greg Gage, A.J. Wells, Al Connell, John Blish. There were no any votes. The motion was unanimously carried. A.J. Wells moved approval to purchase a court robe for Mr. Allen in the amount of $88.00. The motion was seconded by Larry Kumpost. The Councilmembers voting ay were: Larry Kumpost, Sheila Davis, Greg Gage, A.J. Wells, Al Connell, John Blish. There were no nay votes. The motion was unanimously carried. The 1981 audit was next presented to the Council. A.J. Wells moved approval to accept the 1981 audit as presented by McMahan & Sipp. The motion was seconded by Al Connell. The Councilmembers voting ay were: Larry Kumpost, Sheila Davis, Greg Gage, A.J. Wells, Al Connell, John Blish. There were no nay votes. The motion was unanimously carried. First reading of Ordinance No.#82-16, Series of 1982, ORDINANCE MODIFYING THE SALARIES OF MEMBERS OF TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF AVON. The Council discussed the flat rate salaries of the newly elected Councilmembers. After discussion A.J. Wells moved approval of Ordinance No.#82-16, Series of 1982 on first reading with these corrections. Page 1, Section 1-B-2a, change to read "a. Two hundred dollars per month per member; and b. With respect to the mayor, a total of five hundred dollars per month". With those corrections the motion was seconded by Larry Kumpost. A roll call was taken with Larry Kumpost, Greg Gage, A.J. Wells voting ay. The new Council- members, Sheila Davis, Al Connell, John Blish abstained. The motion was carried. Resolution No.#82-10, Series of 1982 was next presented to the Council. RESOLUTION CONCERNED WITH PROPOSALS FOR HOMESTAKE II WATER DIVERSION PROJECT. A.J. Wells moved approval of Resolution No.#82-10, Series of 1982 in order to support further public input on the Homestake II Project with these corrections, "wholly", "fallacious","Allan R. Nottingham". The motion was seconded by John Blish. Those Councilmembers voting ay were: Larry Kumpost, Sheila Davis, Greg Gage, A.J. Wells, Al Connell, John Blish. There were no nay votes. The motion was unanimously carried. It was suggested that a letter be drafted and sent to the Forest Service along with a copy of the Resolution to inform them of the Councils' support. It was suggested and discussed that the agenda be revised. It was also suggested that the town attorney be in attendance throughout the entire council meetings. The Financial Matters were presented to the Council. It was suggested that the reconciliation sheet should follow immediately after the accounts payables so that they could be approved at the same time. Lots#20-21, Block#1 was discussed. It was stated that the owners of the lots be contacted to see if those lots could be reconveyed back to the town. After discussion Al Connell moved approval of all expenditures of the accounts payables. The motion was seconded by John Blish. Those Councilmembers voting ay were: Larry Kumpost, Sheila Davis, Greg Gage, A.J. Wells, Al Connell, John Blish. There were no nay votes. The motion was unanimously carried. It was suggested that the town attorney itemize the hours on his monthly charges to the town. A.J. Wells moved approval of the cash anaylsis and the cash account balances sheets. The motion was seconded by John Blish. Those Councilmembers voting ay were: Larry Kumpost, Sheila Davis, Greg Gage, A.J. Wells, Al Connell, John Blish. There were no nay votes. The motion was unanimously carried. The Holy Cross Electric Association Invoice was discussed. No action would be taken at this time. It was requested that a draft of a revised budget be placed on the next regular meeting agenda. The minutes of the May 25, 1982 meeting was presented to the Council. Al Connell moved approval of the May 25, 1982 minutes. The motion was seconded by John Blish. Those Councilmembers voting ay were: Larry Kumpost, Sheila Davis, Greg Gage, A.J. Wells, Al Connell, John Blish. There were no nay votes. The motion was unanimously carried. Councilman Kumpost moved approval to schedule the hearing regarding lock-offs at the next regular meeting. The motion was seconded by A.J. Wells. This matter was discussed. After discussion the above motion was withdrawn and A.J. Wells moved approval to put the subject of lock-offs on the agenda regularly until it is resolved. The motion was seconded by Larry Kumpost. Those Councilmembers voting ay were: Larry Kumpost, Sheila Davis, Greg Gage, A.J. Wells, Al Connell, John Blish. There were no nay votes. The motion was unanimously carried. It was requested that the subject of groups using the council chambers be placed on the next regular agenda. -2- The town attorney reported on the complaint of the Greg Davis matter(former officer). ~e stated that Mr. Dennis Sissel who is with the Equal Opportunity Employment(EOE) recommended that there was a findiopf no cause for any violation of civil right. In regards yz-hyto the Johnson matter(former offic~er)it probably would be recommended in the same manner. In regards to the MacDonald matter(former officer), the town manager stated that Mr. MacDonald was entitled to no hearing due to the fact that he was on probation. The ground squirrel control problem was discussed. The town attorney stated that the statutes requires that a 24 hour notice be given of the existence of nuisance on private property, once the 24 hour notice is given, if the nuisance is not corrected, the town may then abate the nuisance itself and assess the cost or the town may go to court and obtain a $100.00 penalty. The public notice would be by publication and/or a notice could be by mailing to all landowners. After discussion it was agreed that the notice be sent by certified mail to the property owners of the vacant lots. The town manager reported on the Northwest Colorado Council of Governments Transportation meeting which was held June 8, 1982. The town manager was requesting from the Council consideration to hire Mr. Bruce Mielke to draft the Town of Avon's Personnel Policies and Procedure Manual. A lengthy discussion followed. A.J. Wells moved approval of the town manager's recommendation setforth in his memorandum. the proposed Personnel Policies and Procedure Manual... The motion was seconded by Sheila Davis. Those voting ay were: Larry Kumpost, Sheila Davis, Greg Gage, A.J. Wells. Those voting nay were: Al Connell. John Blish abstained. The vote was carried with 4 yes, 1 no, 1 abstaining. The striping of West Beaver Creek Boulevard and the error of striping the road was discussed. The Council agreed to wait and possibly it could be repainted in the fall. The striping of the Wildridge roads would be done next week... The town attorney expenses were discussed at length. It was suggested that, 1)the town attorney give a more detailed breakdown of the time spent, 2)to check into third party conversations dealing with town matters and 3)regarding municipal court: town legal council should be provided only if the defendant is to be represented by legal council, or if it is any other than a routine case-such as a jury case, normal arraignment will not require Avon legal representation. After lengthy discussion John Blish moved approval to resolve, by resolution, to continue the firm of Cosgriff, Dunn & French given the cost use they stated to us that they would excerise in the future. The motion was seconded by Larry Kumpost. Those Councilmembers voting ay were: Larry Kumpost, Sheila Davis, Greg Gage, A.J. Wells, Al Connell, John Blish. There were no nay votes. The motion was unanimously carried. There being no further business Al Connell moved to adjourn. A.J. Wells seconded the motion. The meeting was adjourned by Mayor Nottingham at 12:15 a.m. Respectfully Submi Patricia J. Doyle,/7own Clerk - J -