TC Minutes 07-25-2000MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE TOWN COUNCIL
HELD JULY 25, 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, Rick Cuny, Mac McDevitt and Mayor
Protem Buz Reynolds present. Councilor Michael Brown was absent. Also present were
Town Manager Bill Efting, Town Attorney Burt Levin, Town Clerk Kris Nash, Fire
Chief Charles Moore, Recreation Director Meryl Jacobs, Town Engineer Norm Wood,
Public Works Director Bob Reed, Community Development Director Michael Matzko,
Engineer Anne Martens, Police Sergeant Alan Wilson, Special Events Coordinator Sarah
Lai, as well as members of the public
Citizen Input:
Thunderbird Arts Festival/Concert Update
Special Events Coordinator Sarah Lai updated the Council on the Thunderbirds Arts
Festival to take place July 28 - 30, 2000. The event will take place in Chapel Square.
She stated that there will be 120 artists. Due to that fact, they have decided to cancel the
concert scheduled for Saturday, and rescheduled them to the Bob Summerfest on August
12.
Citizen Input:
Fire Chief Charles Moore presented a plaque to Town Clerk Kris Nash for her years of
service as a cross trained firefighter.
Ordinances:
Second Reading of Ordinance No. 00-08, Series of 2000, An Ordinance Amending
Chapter 15.40 of the Avon Municipal Code Relating to Solid Fuel Burning Devices
Mayor Yoder stated this is a public hearing.
Community Development Director Matzko stated this ordinance amends the solid fuel
burning devices section of the Avon Municipal Code. This ordinance permits the
installation of gas log fireplaces in homes above 7,820 feet in the town. It also allows
one or more of such fireplaces to be installed.
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There being no comments from the public, Mayor Yoder closed the public hearing.
Councilor Benson motioned approval on second reading of Ordinance No. 00-08, Series
of 2000. Councilor Buckley seconded the motion.
Mayor Yoder asked for a roll call.
The motion carried unanimously.
Ordinances:
First Reading of Ordinance No. 00-09, Series of 2000, An Ordinance Amending the Real
Property Transfer Tax
Town Attorney Levin stated this ordinance allows for an exemption to avoid double
taxation. This ordinance also ads more clear language for transfers made pursuant to a
business reorganization.
Councilor Benson motioned approval on first reading of Ordinance No. 00-07, Series of
2000. Councilor McDevitt seconded the motion.
Mayor Yoder asked for a roll call.
The motion carried unanimously.
Town Manager Report:
Town Manager Efting stated that a press release will come out next week that coincides
with our odor ordinance and informs people who to contact with odor complaints. We
are also setting up a hotline for people to call at night and on weekends. This will also be
added to our web site.
Consent Agenda:
a.) Approval of the July 11, 2000 Council Meeting Minutes
b.) Financial Matters
c.) Resolution No. 00-34, Series of 2000, A Resolution Authorizing the Town
of Avon to Participate in the Coordinated Election of November 7, 2000
d.) Change Order No. 1, Final Quantities - Street Improvements
e.) Storm Drainage Improvements Design Proposal
f.) Wildridge Entry Sign Proposal
Town of Avon Regular Council Meeting
July 25, 2000
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Councilor Benson motioned approval of the Consent Agenda with the following addition:
Approval of the Town Manager's recommendation in regard to the Upper Eagle Regional
Water Authority Board. Councilor Buckley seconded the motion. The motion carried
unanimously.
There being no further business to come before the Council, Councilor Benson motioned
to adjourn the meeting. Councilor McDevitt seconded the motion. The motion carried
unanimously and the meeting adjourned at 5:40 PM.
Y SUBMITTED:
Town Clerk
APPROVED:
Jim Benson
Michael Brown
Debbie Buckley
Rick Cuny
Mac McDevitt
Buz Reynolds
Judy Yoder
Town of Avon Regular Council Meeting
July 25, 2000