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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE TOWN COUNCIL
HELD AUGUST 8, 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, Michael Brown, Debbie Buckley, Rick Cuny, Mac
McDevitt and Mayor Protem Buz Reynolds present. Also present were Town Manager
Bill Efting, Town Attorney Burt Levin, Assistant Town Manager Larry Brooks, Town
Clerk Kris Nash, Police Chief Jeff Layman, Fire Chief Charles Moore, Recreation
Director Meryl Jacobs, Town Engineer Norm Wood, Transportation Director Harry
Taylor, Community Development Director Michael Matzko, Special Events Coordinator
Sarah Lai, as well as members of the public.
Citizen Input:
Special Events Coordinator Sarah Lai updated Council on the Bob SummerFest to take
place on Saturday, August 12. The day includes a barbecue, Bob Ball Tournament
(volleyball in lawn chairs), a disc jockey playing beach music, and children's activities.
There will be a concert starting at 4:00 PM to include Night Wolf, New Shoes, and
Firefall. There will also be food and craft vendors, and beer will be sold by the Chamber
of Commerce.
Citizen Input:
Mr. Charles Crist, candidate for District 1 County Commissioner, approached the
Council. Mr. Crist commented on the Tax Cut Amendment and the Growth Amendment
that may be on the November ballot. He expressed his concerns if these amendments are
passed. Mr. Crist urged the Council to read these amendments very carefully.
Ordinances:
Second Reading of Ordinance No. 00-09, Series of 2000, An, An Ordinance Amending
the Real Property Transfer Tax
Mayor Yoder stated that this is a public hearing.
Town Attorney Levin stated this Ordinance adds the new exception for the 1031 transfers
and transfers made pursuant to business organizations. This Ordinance is amended to
avoid paying a transfer tax twice.
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There being no further comments, Mayor Yoder closed the public hearing.
Councilor Benson motioned approval of Ordinance No. 00-09, Series of 2000 on second
reading. Councilor McDevitt seconded the motion.
Mayor Yoder asked for a roll call.
The motion carried unanimously.
Town Manager Report:
Town Manager Efting stated that Staff will be working on a Resolution regarding the
Grown Initiative.
Mayor Report:
Mayor Yoder stated that petitions are available for Avon citizens to run for Avon Town
Council.
Consent Agenda:
a.) Approval of the July 25, 2000 Council Meeting Minutes
b.) Resolution No. 00-35, Series of 2000, A Resolution Approving and
Adopting an Updated Version of the Town of Avon Employee Drug and
Alcohol Policy
c.) W. Beaver Creek Change Orders
Councilor Cuny motioned approval of the Consent Agenda. Mayor Protem Reynolds
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 s,,~conded the motion. The motion carried
unanimously and the meeting adjourned at 5:; PM.
Y SUBMITTED:
Town Clerk
Town of Avon Regular Council Meeting
August 8, 2000
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APPROVED:
Jim Benson
Michael Brown
Debbie Buckley
Rick Curly
Mac McDevitt
Buz Reynolds
Judy Yoder
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Town of Avon Regular Council Meeting
August 8, 2000