TC Minutes 11-28-19950
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE TOWN COUNCIL
HELD NOVEMBER 28, 1995 - 7:30 P.M.
A regular meeting of the Avon 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 Albert J. Reynolds at
1:30PM. A roll"call was taken with Councilors Jim Benson,
Richard Carnes, Jack Fawcett, Tom Hines, Celeste C. Nottingham,
and Judy Yoder present. Also present were Town Manager Bill
James, Town Clerk Patty Neyhart, Town Attorney John Dunn, Town
Engineer Norm Wood, Police Chief Gary Thomas, Director of
Municipal Services Larry Brooks, and Director of Recreation Meryl
Jacobs, as well as members of the press and public.
Citizen Input: Eagle County Land Trust
Mr. Peter Jamar, member of the Board of Directors of the Eagle
Valley Land Trust, introduced Mr. Terrill'Knight, President. Mr.
Jamar informed the Eagle Valley Land Trust is a private, non-
profit organization promoting preservation of open space for it's
natural, agricultural, scenic, recreational, historic, and other
resource values. Eagle Valley Land Trust's mission is'to work
with land owners, the public, and the appropriate governmental
agencies to identify and protect agricultural lands and other
critical areas of open space in Eagle County. Mr. Knight stated
the organization was formed approximately eight years ago
primarily in response to a specific forty acre parcel of land
that was available. The organization obtains open space through
easements,.purchase, and agreements with land owners. Mr: J_amar.
encouraged membership.
Citizen Input: Special Event with Summit County'Symphony
Mr. John Dunham, member of Bravo! Colorado, suggested bringing
back on an annual event, the musicians that played for the'
recreation center opening celebration. Mr. Dunham suggested two
events; one towards the end of August and the other the first of
September. Mr. Dunham estimated the cost to bring the musicians
back, both times, would be $2,500. Mr. Dunham also mentioned use
of the tent to ensure protection from the weather. Mr. Dunham
requested Council's direction.
Council concurred that Mr. Dunham should research further,
formulate a detailed plan with budget, and report back to
Council.
Ordinances:
Second Reading of Ordinance No. 95-23, Series of 1995, AN
ORDINANCE ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE 1995 EDITION OF THE "MODEL
TRAFFIC CODE FOR COLORADO MUNICIPALITIES"; REPEALING ALL
ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT THEREWITH; AND PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR
VIOLATION THEREOF
Mayor Reynolds announced this is a public hearing.
Town Manager Bill James reminded the Town of Avon approved an
Ordinance in 1979 adopting the Model Traffic Code. That code has
been updated with the 1995 Code and this Ordinance will adopt
that revised Code.
Police Chief Gary Thomas noted two key items, that will change,
are the seat belt law and insurance violation.
Councilor Hines motioned to approve, on second reading, Ordinance
No. 95-23, Series of 1995. Councilor~Yoder seconded the motion..
Mayor Reynolds called for a roll call vote.
The motion carried unanimously.
Unfinished Business: Transportation Services Agreements / Beaver
Creek, Eagle County, Town of Vail
Councilor Yoder motioned to authorize the Mayor to execute the
Town of Vail, Beaver Creek Resort Company,.and Eagle County
Transportation Agreements and amend Paragraph 1 to read as
proposed in the addendum. Councilor Benson seconded the motion
and the motion carried unanimously.
Unfinished Business: Transportation Services Agreement /
Arrowhead
Councilor Nottingham motioned to authorize the Mayor to execute
the Transportation-Services Agreement~-with-the_,Arrowhead
Metropolitan District. Councilor Benson seconded the motion and
the motion carried unanimously.
Unfinished Business: Update on Winter Carnival.
Special Events Coordinator, Alastair' Lyall gave-an update,'on the
festivities planned for the'Avori Winter Carnival "to be held
Saturday, December 16, 1995, from noon to 7:00pm.
Unfinished Business: Eagle River Watershed Plan
Town Manager James stated that Ellie Caryle will be present, at
Council's next work session, to discuss the plan. A Resolution
will also be presented, at Council's next meeting, supporting the
Plan.
Councilor Fawcett requested the Resolution be phrased that the
plan is for advisory purposes - the Council recommends the plan
to be looked at. But, certainly not for adoption in terms of a
planning and zoning effort.
Councilor Carnes had no problem with endorsing the Plan, through
a Memorandum of Understanding, to be used as a possible guideline
for the future.
Councilor Nottingham requested a public hearing prior to adopting
the Resolution. Councilor Hines agreed. Council's consensus was
to notify the affected property owners of the public hearing to
be held December 12th.
Councilor Fawcett requested the Resolution one week prior to the
work session and before the public hearing.
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Town Attorney Report:
Town Attorney John Dunn recommended Council adopt an ordinance
amending 16.04 of the Municipal Code as it relates to compliance
with the subdivision regulations on first reading at this time.
First Reading of Ordinance No. 95- , Series of 1995, AN
ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 16.04 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE
TOWN OF AVON AS IT RELATES TO COMPLIANCE WITH THE SUBDIVISION
REGULATIONS OF THE TOWN AND PROVIDING A PENALTY FOR THE VIOLATION
THEREOF
Councilor Yoder motioned to adopt on first reading, Ordinance No.
95-number to be assigned, Series of 1995, amending chapter 16.04
of the Municipal Code of the Town of Avon as it relates to
compliance with the subdivision regulations of the Town and
providing a penalty for the violation thereof. Councilor
Nottingham seconded the motion.
Mayor Reynolds called for a roll call vote.
The motion carried unanimously.
New Business: Fire Arms Training System
Councilor Hines motioned to authorize the Mayor to sign the
intergovernmental agreement for purchase and use of the F.A.T.S.
system. Councilor Benson seconded the motion and the motion
carried unanimously.
New Business: Tennis Courts / Change Order #3
Councilor Nottingham motioned to approve Change order #3 to Elam
Construction, Inc. contract for Avon tennis court construction
reducing contract amount from $218,782.50 to $213,890.50.
Councilor Hines seconded the motion and the motion carried
unanimously.
New Business: Recreation Center / Certification of Substantial
Completion
Councilor Yoder motioned to authorize the Mayor or his
representative to sign the Certificate of Substantial Completion.
Councilor Benson seconded the motion and the motion carried with
Councilor Hines opposed.
New Business: Audit Contract
Mayor Reynolds recalled a discussion to change the auditor
periodically. Town Manager James did not recall the discussion.
Councilor Nottingham clarified that Council, as a group, had
discussed rotating auditors. Council requested to discuss, in
March, changing auditors.
Councilor Hines motioned to authorize the Mayor to sign the audit
contract with VanSchooneveld and Co., Inc. Councilor Benson
seconded the motion and the motion carried unanimously.
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New Business: Assumption of Water Services &'Mutual Consent
Transfer of the Avon Metropolitan District water_ rights and
operations to the Town of Avon."
Councilor Yoder motioned to authorize the .Mayor to 'execute the
Agreement for Assumption of Water Services and Mutual Consent and
Addendum. Councilor Benson seconded the motion and the motion
carried unanimously.
Other Business:
Councilor Nottingham suggested consideration of a recreation
center special use pass for physically challenge people.
Councilor Nottingham mentioned Vail Associates offers such a pass
and volunteered to get further information, for the Town to-
consider.
Councilor Nottingham mentioned the T.C.I. Franchise Agreement and
informed Channel #5 would like to speak to Council prior to
approving the final franchise agreement. With the extension date
granted to T.C.I. expiring in January, Councilor Nottingham
suggested Channel #5 come before Council at the December 12th
work session. Council concurred.
Consent Agenda:
a.) Approval of the November 14, 1995 Council Meeting Minutes
b,.) Resolution No. 95-53, Series of 1995, A RESOLUTION
CANCELLING A REGULAR TOWN COUNCIL MEETING
c.) Resolution No. 95-54, Series of 1995, A RESOLUTION APPROVING
THE FINAL PLAT FOR EAGLE RIDGE TOWNHOMES, A RESUBDIVISION OF
LOT 79, BLOCK 1, WILDRIDGE SUBDIVISION, TOWN OF AVON, EAGLE
COUNTY, COLORADO
d.) Financial Matters
Councilor Yoder motioned to
Councilor Fawcett seconded
unanimously.
Adj ourn :
approve the Consent Agenda.
the motion and the motion carried
There being no further business to come before Council, Mayor
Reynolds called for a motion to adjourn. Councilor Hines moved
to adjourn. The motion was seconded by Councilor Yoder. The
meeting was adjourned by Mayor Reynolds at 9:23PM.
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED:
Patty Neyha t CMC
Town Clerk
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