TC Minutes 06-13-20000
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE TOWN COUNCIL
HELD JUNE 13, 2000
A regular meeting 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 Judy Yoder at 5:30 PM. A roll call was taken
with Councilors Jim Benson, Debbie Buckley, and Rick Cuny present. Councilors Mac
McDevitt and Buz Reynolds were absent. Also present were Town Manager Bill Efting,
Town Attorney Burt Levin, Assistant Town Manager Larry Brooks, Deputy Town Clerk
Cait Hilmer, Police Chief Jeff Layman, Police Fire Chief Charles Moore, Public Works
Director Bob Reed, Engineer Anne Martens, Assistant Director of Community
Development Ruth Borne as well as members of the press and public.
Citizen Input:
Swearing in of Newly Appointed Councilmember Michael Brown
Judge Buck Allen conducted the oath of office for newly appointed Councilmember
Michael Brown.
Citizen Input:
Speed Bumps in Wildridge
Mr. Lyn Morgan, resident of upper Wildridge, commented on the speed bump in
Wildridge. He is concerned about the safety of the children; however, does not feel a
speed bump on a through street is appropriate.
Ms. Greer Gardner, resident at 5723 Wildridge Road East, stated she is concerned about
child safety, but is against the speed bump on Wildridge Road.
Ms. Greer also questioned the fence at 4765 Wildridge Road. She said it is delineating
the entire back property. She questioned if permission was granted. Town Manager
Efting stated that Eric Johnson, Community Development Inspector, would look into that
project and Mr. Efting will contact Ms. Greer.
Mr. T. Fox, resident at 4280 Wildridge Road, stated he is against the speed bump on
Wildridge Road.
Mr. Dave Dantas, resident at 4263 Wildridge Road, stated he is against the speed bump
on Wildridge Road.
Mr. Dantas stated he is also against the police operation that took place a few weeks.
Mr. Mike Dantas, resident at 4263 Wildridge Road, stated he is against the speed bump
on Wildridge Road and the police operation that Dave Dantas mentioned.
Mayor Yoder asked for comments from the Council.
Councilor Curly motioned to remove the speed bump from Wildridge Road. Councilor
Buckley seconded the motion.
Councilor Buckley added that the Council was not aware of a variance received by the
Sherman's to build their home closer to the road. She stated that she would not have been
in favor of the speed bump had she known about the variance. Councilor Benson agreed.
Mayor Yoder added that the Council does get a lot of calls about speeding in Wildridge
and the speed bump was an effort to help with that situation. She added that there will be
a Wildridge meeting this summer at the Wildridge fire station and encouraged everyone
to attend.
Councilor Buckley added that the Council is having discussions about installing more
pocket parks.
The motion carried unanimously, and the speed bump will be removed.
Second Reading of Ordinance No. 00-06, Series of 2000, An Ordinance Amending
Chapters 8.31 and 8.32 of the Avon Municipal Code Relating to Odor Pollution; and
Providing Penalties for the Violation Thereof
Mayor Yoder stated this is a public hearing.
Mayor Yoder stated that they received a letter from Eagle River Water & Sanitation
District asking that we table this ordinance. Mayor Yoder asked the Council if they
would like to table the ordinance. Council did not wish to table the ordinance.
Councilor Curly motioned approval of Ordinance No. 00-06, Series of 2000, on second
reading. Councilor Brown seconded the motion.
Mayor Yoder asked for a roll call.
The motion carried unanimously.
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Town Manager Report:
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Town Manger Efting stated he will be gone Wednesday through Friday at the CML
Conference in Grand Junction. Assistant Town Manger Brooks will be in charge.
Consent Agenda:
a.) Approval of the May 23, 2000 Council Meeting Minutes
b.) Resolution No. 00-28, Series of 2000, A Resolution Authorizing an
Assignment to the Town of Avon Finance Authority of the Town of
Avon's Interest in the March 15, 2000 Contract Between the Town of
Avon and John H. Laeri, Jr
c.) Resolution No. 00-29, Series of 2000, A Resolution Appointing the Town
of Avon's Representatives to the Upper Eagle Regional Water Authority
d.) Resolution No. 00-30, Series of 2000, A Resolution Declaring the West
Avon Bike and Pedestrian Trail to be in Pursuance of a Public Purpose,
and Authorizing All Steps Necessary and Proper for Acquisition of all
Interests, Rights of Way, and/or Easements Needed to Construct Such
Improvement
e.) Approval of Contract with Fire Tours Inc. and Fire Fall for
BobSummerFest
Councilor Benson motioned to approve the Consent Agenda. Councilor Buckley
seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously.
There being no further business to come before the Council, Councilor Buckley motioned
to adjourn the meeting. Councilor Benson seco ded the motion. The motion carried
unanimously and the meeting adjourned at 5:4V PM.
Y SUBMITTED:
Town Clerk
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APPROVED:
Jim Benson
Michael Brown
Debbie Buckley
Rick Curly
Mac McDevitt
Buz Reynolds
Judy Yoder
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