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TC Minutes 03-12-20020 • MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE TOWN COUNCIL HELD MARCH 12, 2002 A regular meeting of the Town of Avon, Colorado was held in the Municipal Building, 400 Benchmark Road, Avon, Colorado in the Council Chambers Mayor Judy Yoder called the meeting to order at 5:30 PM. A roll call was taken with Councilors Michael' Brown, Debbie Buckley, Peter Buckley, Rick Cuny, Mac McDevitt, and Mayor Protem Buz Reynolds present. Also present were Town Manager Bill Efting, Town Attorney John Dunn, Town Clerk Kristen Nash, Human Resource Director Jacquie Halburnt, Police Chief Jeff Layman, Public Works Superintendent Gary Padilla, Transportation Foreman Jeff Wetzel as well as members of the press and public.. Ordinances: First Reading of Ordinance No. 02-04, Series of 2002, An Ordinance Making - Miscellaneous Amendments to Title 2 of the Municipal,Code of the Town of Avon Relating to Administration and Personnel; and Establishing the Administrative -Departments of the Town Town Attorney Dunn stated that this ordinance does away with the Public Safety Department within the Town and'clarifies the Human Resource department. It also clarifies the handling of personnel matters within the Town. Councilor McDevitt motioned approval of Ordinance No. 02-04, Series of 2002 on first reading. Councilor Brown seconded the motion. Mayor Yoder asked for a roll call. The motion carried unanimously. Ordinances: Mayor Yoder stated that this ordinance has been added to the Agenda. First Reading of Ordinances No. 02-05, Series of 2002, An Ordinance Amending Ordinance No. 02-03 of the Town Relating to the Issuance by the Town of Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds'(GNMA Mortgage-Backed Securities Program - Buffalo Ridge II Apartments Project), Series of 2002 Town Attorney Dunn stated that at the last Council meeting an ordinance was adopted authorizing issuance of $15,305,000 of the Town's multi-family housing revenue bonds. He added that these bonds are not direct obligations of the Town; it is an authorization that is cooperative with the private sector. The bonds are repayable solely by the revenues of the project. The Town has no fmancial risk. He stated that in order for this project to move forward, the Town did authorize the bonds that will make the project possible. The Council hasbeen requested to amend the ordinance adopted at the last meeting to increase the amount of the bonds to $16,000,000, which is due to a change in HUD regulations. ' Mayor Protein Reynolds motioned approval of Ordinance No. 02-05, Series of 2002 on first reading. Councilor McDevitt seconded the motion. Mayor Yoder asked for a roll call. The motion carried unanimously. Unfinished Business: Deed of Easement, Eagle River Water & Sanitation District Mayor Yoder stated that this item has been moved from the Consent Agenda and will be discussed under Unfinished Business. Town Attorney Dunn stated that there have been negotiations between the Town and Eagle River Water & Sanitation District (ERWSD) regarding the recreation path that will pass over a corner of the sewer plant property. ERWSD is concerned about the possible odors emanating in the area of the bike path. This revised Deed of Easement contains language satisfactory, to ERWSD that focuses, the odor issue on the actual area of the bike. path. The Council's consensus was to approve the Deed of Easement subject to the changes indicated by ERWSD. The changes are contained in the Easement. Councilor McDevitt motioned approval of the Deed of Easement as amended. Councilor Brown seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously. Town Manager Report: Town Manager Efting stated that Nottingham Lake is ,closed for skating for the season. He commended the Recreation Department and Public Works for all their hard work. Town Attorney Report: Town Attorney Dunn stated that notice was given to AT&T Broadband with respect to a default on their part`under the Franchise Agreement. The default was the failure of AT&T to activate Internet service in the area of the town to the south of the railroad Regular Council Meeting March 12, 2002 ~J • tracks and east of Avon Road. He stated that he has received information that the correction will be made and Internet service will be up and running by April 8. Mayor Report: Mayor Yoder thanked the Police Department and staff for their help in keeping traffic moving during this past weekend when there was a record ski day at Beaver Creek. Consent Agenda: a.) Approval of the February 26, 2002 Council Meeting Minutes b.) Deed of Easement, Eagle River Water & Sanitation District c.) Recreation Center Refurbishment n- Additional Contract Administration Services Mayor Protem Reynolds motioned approval of the Consent Agenda as amended. Councilor McDevitt seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously. There being no further business to come before the Council, Councilor McDevitt motioned to adjourn the meeting. Councilor Cuny seconded the motion. The meeting adjourned at 5:40 PM. Y SUBMITTED: APPROVED: Michael Brown Debbie Buckley Peter Buckley Rick Curly Mac McDevitt Buz Reynolds Judy Yoder Regular Council Meeting March 12, 2002 Nash, Town Clerk