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TC Minutes 10-27-19870 • MINUTES OF THE REGULAR AVON TOWN COUNCIL MEETING HELD OCTOBER 27, 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 7:40 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, Director of Public Safety Joe Olson, as well as, members of the press and public. The Mayor called for Citizen Input. Joe Fleming with Ringland, Johnson, Crowley Construction gave a progress report of the Community Shopping Center. The Town Attorney's report was next presented to the Council. Mr. Dunn discussed the litigation of the Peregrine Project. He stated that an Order would be Entered within ten days. He stated that there was a serious purchaser taking a hard look at the project. The item under new business was the Agreement between Minor Suma Corporation and the Town of Avon in regard to Telecommunication consulting. Mr. Olson was recommending that the Town hire a consultant to come in and review the Town's telephone system,as well as, the Fire Districts system. Mr. Olson stated that in May of last year, the phone company had received a substantial rate increase, which had not been applied equally to all the customers effected. They found that the municipalities have been paying more than they should be. The consultant would also analyze the long distance service. The total review would cost $540.00; $200.00 up front, and $340.00 when the analysis was completed. He stated that any new equipment that would be purchased, that a percentage of that would be paid to the consultant of the amount of money that the Town would pay for the purchase of that equipment, and that any money that was saved, a percentage would be paid to the consultant of money that was saved. At that point, Councilman Davis disclosed his conflict of interest. Discussion followed. Councilman Connell stated that he was not comfortable with hiring a consultant. He stated that the minimum of savings, would probably not be worth hiring the consultant. Councilwoman McRory moved approval to direct Joe Olson to proceed with the analysis with Minor Suma Corporation, and to return to Council with the results. The motion died because of a lack of a second. A letter dated October 22, 1987 from Judge Buck Allen was received, recommending that Council approve the appointment of Margaret Lach to the position of Clerk of the Court. Councilman Connell moved approval of the appointment of Margaret Lach as Clerk of the Court. The motion was seconded by Councilman Miller and was unanimously carried. Next on the agenda was Public Hearing on the proposed 1988 Budget. The Mayor opened the meeting for public hearing. There being no one wishing to be heard, the Mayor closed the public hearing. Councilman Miller felt it was very disheartening that residents of Avon were not concerned enough to show at these budget hearings. Councilwoman Harrison agreed. Councilman Davis stated that in today's society it was issue oriented. The Financial Matters were next presented to the Council. Councilman Watkins moved approval of the General Fund of Accounts Payable for October 27, 1987. The motion was seconded by Councilman Connell and was unanimously carried. Councilman Watkins moved approval of the Reconciliation Sheet of Accounts Payable for October 27, 1987. The motion was seconded by Councilwoman McRory and was unanimously carried. -2- J E The minutes of the October 13, 1987 Council Meeting was next presented to the Council. Councilwoman Harrison moved approval of the October 13, 1987 Council Meeting with a correction on page 7, paragraph 2, change, "September 29" to, "September 22". With' that correction, Councilman Watkins seconded the motion and was unanimously carried. Councilman Miller moved approval of the October 20, 1987 Special Council Meeting Minutes as presented. The motion was seconded by Councilman Connell and was unanimously carried. Councilman Miller requested that the Council receive, in their packets, a fire progress report and a police progress report. He stated that he would like to see continued pride in the police department and the fire department. Also, he stated that he was very disappointed that the Fire Prevention Week, as well as, the Crime Prevention Week went unknowledged by both departments. Councilman Watkins agreed and stated that he would like to see updated reports of both departments since it was a new area. The Town Attorney requested that Council adjourn into executive session to continue the discussion of matters of issue between the Town of Avon and Christie Lodge, as well as, Falcon Pointe. Councilman Connell so moved. The motion was seconded by Council- woman Harrison. The Mayor adjourned the meeting into executive session at 8:10 p.m. -3-