TC Minutes 09-22-1987MINUTES OF THE REGULAR AVON TOWN COUNCIL MEETING
HELD SEPTEMBER 22, 1987 - 7:30 P.M.
The regular meeting of the Town Council of the Town of Avon, Colorado,
was held in the Municipal Building, 400 Benchmark Road, Avon, Colorado,
in the Council Chambers.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Allan Nottingham at 7:45 p.m.
A roll call was taken with Emilie Harrison, Steve Miller, Clint Watkins,
Gloria McRory, Al Connell and Jerry Davis present. Also present were
Town Attorney John Dunn, Town Manager Bill James, Director of Engineering/
Community Development Norm Wood, Director of Public Works/Parks and
Recreation Larry Brooks, Planning Consultant Jim Lamont, Chief of
Police Joe Olson, as well as, members of the press and public.
The Mayor called for Citizen Input.
Bob Hull, Program Director for the Colorado West Professional Counseling
Center, approached the Council. He presented statistics information
to the Council. 1) was the county-wide admissions; 2) was the overall
county statistics,with the Town of Avon detailed; 3) was the hard
figures of the totals over a three year period.
Mr. Hull stated that they were to begin a Student Assistance Program.
There were, in Eagle County, a total of 1,165 adolescents; 600 in the
Middle School, and 656 in the high school. He stated that the center was
looking for other funding sources, that they could no longer rely on
state funding and federal funds to support the center, but must rely
on local funds.
Mr. Hull was requesting funds amounting to $5,000 from the Town of
Avon. He stated that these funds would allow them to work with the
families who fall below the minimal fee scale, which was $15.00 per
session. The maximum fee scale was $60.00 per session.
He stated that they have a very limited staff and were also limited
for space. Mr. Hull reviewed the Employee Assistance Program with the
Council. It was suggested, for a more accurate resident count for the
Town of Avon, that he may possibly use the Voter Registration List.
Mr. Hull agreed.
The Mayor stated that this contribution request would be reviewed at
the budget process.
The Mayor thanked Mr. Hull for his presentation.
Mr. Jim Anest, attorney for Palmer Development Company, approached the
Council.
Mr. Anest introduced the contractor that was constructing the shopping
center(Ringland, Johnson, Crowley Construction).
Mr. Bud Willis was the Project Superintendent, Joe Fleming was the
Project Engineer, and Ken Cosgrove was the Vice President of the company.
Mr. Cosgrove gave a brief history of the company.
The Mayor thanked the gentlemen for coming.
Second reading of Ordinance No. 87-22, Series of 1987, AN ORDINANCE
AMENDING CHAPTER 2.12 OF THE AVON MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE TOWN OF AVON
AND ESTABLISHING A DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY FOR THE TOWN OF AVON;
DEFINING THE DUTIES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY AND ITS PERSONNEL,
INCLUDING THE DUTIES, FUNCTION, AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE PUBLIC
SAFETY DIRECTOR, AND SETTING FORTH VARIOUS OTHER PROVISIONS RELATING
THERETO.
The Town Manager stated that this ordinance was in respect to a
re-organization of the Police Department, to accommodate both,a police
department and a fire department. This department would be called a
Department of Public Safety. In terms of future organizations, it would
give the Council flexibility.
Councilman Miller moved approval of Ordinance No. 87-22, Series of 1987
on second reading. The motion was seconded by Councilman Davis. The
Mayor opened the meeting for public hearing. There being no one wishing
to be heard, the Mayor closed the public hearing.
There being no Council discussion, the Mayor called for a roll call.
Those Councilmembers voting aye were Emilie Harrison, Steve Miller,
Clint Watkins, Gloria McRory, Al Connell and Jerry Davis. There were no
nay votes. The motion was unanimously carried.
Second reading of Ordinance No. 87-23, Series of 1987, AN ORDINANCE
AUTHORIZING AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT CONCERNING LITIGATION WITH
THE FIRE AND POLICE PENSION ASSOCIATION.
The Town Manager stated that the Council had, some time ago, authorized
up to $5,000 expenditure for a possible Class Action Suit between
the Fire and Police Pension Association and the Town of Avon along with
a number of other municipalities. He stated that there was now an
agreement between those municipalities, and being that it was an Intergov-
ernmental Agreement, it had to be passed by ordinance-:
Councilman Miller moved approval of Ordinance No. 87-23, Series of
1987 on second reading. The motion was seconded by Councilman Davis.
The Mayor opened the meeting for public hearing. There being no one
wishing to be heard, the Mayor closed the public hearing.
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After some Council discussion, the Mayor called for a roll call.
Those Councilmembers voting aye were Emilie Harrison, Steve Miller,
Clint Watkins, Gloria McRory, Al Connell and Jerry Davis. There were
no nay votes. The motion was unanimously carried.
The Draft Resolution of the Colorado Association of Ski Towns in
respect to Ski Lift Pricing was next presented to the Council.
The Town Manager stated that the Colorado Association of Ski Towns
were requesting Council input or Council action on the drafted resolution
that had been drafted by the City of Aspen, which was requesting
that the National Forest Service hold public hearings on any proposed
ski company regarding lift ticket prices.
Councilman Davis stated that he had concerns of the above.
He stated that since some regulations have come about, there has been
more money put into ski areas in Colorado in the last two to three
years, then ever before. People in the ski industry have spent a
tremendous amount of money improving their facilities. They were also
looking for a return on their investments. If they do not receive
a return on their investments, they are no longer going to invest
their money, and we will not be in the twenty first century technology.
He felt it would hurt the ski industry in the long term, if they do not
allow people to be competitive in their marketing and in their
pricing.
Council agreed.
Councilman Watkins moved to notify the Colorado Association of Ski
Towns that the Town Council did not support the draft resolution of the
Colorado Association of Ski Towns on the ski lift pricing.
The motion was seconded by Councilman Davis and was unanimously carried.
Resolution No. 87-21, Series of 1987, A RESOLUTION TO CHANGE THE NAME
OF THE AVON POLICE DEPARTMENT MONEY PURCHASE PENSION PLAN.
Councilman Watkins moved approval of Resolution No. 87-21, Series of 1987.
The motion was seconded by Councilwoman McRory and was unanimously carried.
Resolution No. 87-23, Series of 1987, A RESOLUTION TO CHANGE THE NAME OF THE
EAGLE-VAIL METROPOLITAN FIRE DISTRICT MONEY PURCHASE PENSION PLAN.
Joe Olson stated that there was addition to
change should read as follows; "The Town of
Safety(firefighters-10-1-87) Money Purchase
Councilman Watkins moved approval of Resolu
with the addition. The motion was seconded
was unanimously carried.
the resolution, that the name
Avon Department of Public
Pension Plan.
Lion No. 87-23, Series of 1987.
by Councilman Miller and
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Resolution No. 87-22, Series of 1987, A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF AVON,
COLORADO, AMENDING PENSION ARRANGEMENTS WITH ICMA AND ADOPTING PENSION
PLAN FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT OF THE TOWN OF AVON.
This resolution would allow the police department the flexibility in
the selection of an Administrator of investments, whereas, the ICMA
Plan did not allow this. This resolution would allow the adoption
of a trust with the committee comprised of the Public Safety Department
and two elected members of the Public Safety Department, with the
town officer acting as Ex-Officio member of the committee.
The department does not have the quality of service with ICMA, as
it would have with Pension Managment Associates, Inc. It was stated
that the officers had voted to go with the new pension plan.
The Town Attorney stated that he had reviewed the Money Purchase Pension
Trust Document and recommended approval of the resolution.
Councilman Miller moved approval of Resolution No. 87-22, Series of
1987. The motion was seconded by Councilwoman Harrison and was
unanimously carried.
Councilman Miller moved to receive the proposed 1988 Budget, which also
included a revision for 1987. A public hearing would be scheduled
for October 27, 1987. The motion was seconded by Councilman Connell
and was unanimously carried.
The Financial Matters were next presented to the Council.
Councilman Miller moved approval of the Cosgriff, Dunn & Abplanalp
Accounts Payable for September 22, 1987. The motion was seconded by
Councilman Watkins and was unanimously carried.
Councilman Miller moved approval of General Fund of Accounts Payable
for September 22, 1987. The motion was seconded by Councilwoman Harrison
and was unanimously carried.
Councilman Miller moved approval of the Reconciliation Sheet of
Accounts Payable for September 22, 1987. The motion was seconded by
Councilwoman McRory and was unanimously carried.
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The minutes of the September 8, 1987 Council Meeting was next presented
to the Council.
Councilman Watkins moved approval of the September 8, 1987 minutes
as presented. The motion was seconded by Councilwoman McRory and was
unanimously carried.
Councilman Miller moved to schedule a work session on September 29,
1987 at 6:00 p.m. to review the proposed 1988 Budget. The motion was
seconded by Councilwoman Harrison and was unanimously carried.
There being no further business to come before the Council, Councilman
Watkins moved to adjourn. The motion was seconded by Councilwoman
Harrison. The meeting was adjourned by Mayor Nottingham at 8:40 p.m.
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