TC Minutes 05-22-2001MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE TOWN COUNCIL
HELD MAY 22,2001-
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 Mike Brown, Debbie Buckley, Peter 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, Human Resources Director Jacquie Halburnt, Police Chief Jeff Layman,
Town Engineer Norm Wood, Public Works Director Bob Reed, Transportation Director
Harry Taylor, Asst. Director of Community Development Ruth Borne as well as
members of the public.
Citizen Input:
Ms. Amy Phillips, resident of Eaglebend Drive, expressed her concern for the placement
of the rock crusher on the Village at Avon site during construction. It will be located
-directly behind their home. She is also concerned about all the construction traffic that
will be.a result of the closure of the Nottingham Ranch Road'bridge. She also stated that
there is a new, church that is scheduled for construction that will require use of that
bridge, and if the bridge is closed, that will cause the construction traffic to travel down
Eaglebend Drive. .
Mr. Buddy Shipley, property owner adjacent to Stonebridge Drive, stated he is concerned
about the construction traffic'that will cross over Stonebridge Drive. He was also
concerned about the 8-month temporary crossing and questioned if that would be
consecutive months. Assistant Town Manager Brooks stated that it is.
Mr. Rick Pylman, representing Traer Creek LLC, stated that he is not sure if the
developer'is aware of the construction of the new church. He also stated that they could
probably add 8 "consecutive" months to the resolution regarding the temporary road
crossing. Mr. Pylman stated that a traffic control program is being worked on for the
Stonebridge Drive temporary crossing.
Ms. Kathleen Walsh, resident of Eaglebend Drive, did not understand why the resolution
is coming through to use the bridge when the plan at the beginning was to use the road
behind City Market. While she did understand that there is a weight limit on that road,
she questioned why they are not getting a variance to use that road instead of getting a
variance use Eaglebend Drive. Secondly, she is concerned about the placement of the
stone crusher.
Mr. Buz Didier, resident of Eaglebend Drive, recommended that the Council not approve
this resolution until they have a chance to discuss the issues more. He stated that it does
not make sense to put the rock crusher right behind the homes:. He is also concerned
about the temporary crossing.
Town Manager Efting suggested weekly neighborhood meetings.
Mayor Yoder asked Mr. Pyhnan if he would make himself available to the residents to
answer their questions.
Councilor Debbie Buckley asked Mr. Pylman if it is inevitable to use Stonebridge Drive,
they could look at certain times of the day.
Mr. Bob Taylor, resident of Eaglebend Drive, stated the people of Avon are looking to
the Council for leadership and guidance.
Ms. Chris Ekrem, resident of 4130 Eaglebend Drive, questioned why the Swift Gulch
road couldn't be extended and run under the interstate where the old Bill Nottingham
home is.
Ordinances:
First Reading of Ordinance No. 01-04, Series of 2001, An Ordinance Concerning
Wildlife Protection
Mayor Yoder stated that this ordinance has been withdrawn.
Resolutions:
Resolution No. 01-09, Series of 2001, A Resolution Approving Preliminary Subdivision
Plan for the Village (at Avon) Filing 1, Town of Avon, Eagle County, Colorado
Councilor Debbie Buckley motioned to table Resolution No. 01-09, Series of 2001, to the
next meeting. Councilor Brown seconded the-motion. The motion carried unanimously.
Resolutions:
Resolution No. 01-11, Series of 2001, A Resolution Approving a Reduced and Modified
Security Deposit for Public Improvements to be Installed and Constructed in Accordance
with Subdivision Improvements Agreement for, Amended Plat of Chapel Square
Subdivision, Town of Avon, Eagle County, Colorado
Mayor Protem Reynolds stepped down from the bench for this resolution.
Regular Council Meeting
May 22, 2001
Town Engineer Norm Wood stated that the Town has been holding a security deposit for
completion of improvements in the form of a letter of credit for $215,000, which consist
of removing and reconstructing a portion of Chapel Place and underground parking to the
entrance of Building C to conform to approved plans, provide a $50,000 security deposit
to the Town to guarantee their obligation toward the East.Benehmark Road
improvements and a security deposit to assure successful completion of the one year
warranty period following final completion and acceptance of all improvements
identified in the Subdivision Improvements Agreement. Staff recommends approval.
Councilor Debbie Buckley motioned approval of Resolution No. 01-11, Series of 2001.
Councilor Cuny seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously.
Consent Agenda:
a.) Approval of the May 8, 2001 Council Meeting Minutes
b.) Financial Matters
c.) Resolution No. 01-10, Series of 2001, A Resolution to Express Purpose
and Intent of the Town of Avon to Extend to Its Employees the
Opportunity to Participate in the Medicare Program
d.) Nottingham Road Bike Path - Change Order #1
e.) Nottingham Road Bike Path - Proposal/Inter-Mountain Engineering, Ltd.
Construction Contract Administration Services
f.) Street Improvements Contract Award
Mayor Protem Reynolds motioned approval of the Consent Agenda. Councilor Brown
seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously.
There being no further business to come before the Council, Councilor Debbie Buckley
motioned to adjourn the meeting. Councilor Brown seconded the motion. The motion
carried unanimously and the meeting adjourned at 6:33 PM.
SPECTFULLY SUBMITTED:
Kristen Nash, Town Clerk
Regular Council Meeting
May 22, 2001
APPROVED:
Michael Brown
Debbie Buckley
Peter Buckley
Rick .Curry
Mac McDevitt
Buz Reynolds
Judy Yoder
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May 22, 2001