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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. -2- 0 E 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 -3- 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. -4- i t 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. SPECTFULLY SUBMITTED-: i Ge tricia J. Do e, Town lerk -5- T 71T1'1"]11T7T T1 _ q