TC Minutes 10-22-2002MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE TOWN COUNCIL
HELD OCTOBER 22; 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, Mac McDevitt, Brian Sipes and Mayor Pro
Tern Buz Reynolds present. Also present were Town Manager Bill Efting, Assistant Town
Manager Larry Brooks, Town Attorney John Dunn, Town Clerk Patty McKenny, Town Engineer
Norm Wood, Recreation Director Meryl Jacobs, Public Works Director Bob Reed, Transit
Director Harry Taylor, and Community Development Director Ruth Borne, as well as members
of the press and public.
Citizen Input
a. 2003 Town of Avon Budget (Scott Wright) PUBLIC HEARING
Finance Director Scott Wright presented the 2003 Budget to the Town Council. Some of the
changes made based on Council recommendations at the budget retreat included the following:
Public Relations Categor.
Removed $25K appropriation for special event.
Removed $25Kappropriation for the Chamber of Commerce.
Reduced the Vail Valley Foundation funding by $25K:
Council agreed to review funding these programs again in early 2003.
Transit:
Reduced costs by $30K by cutting services.
Public Works:
Reduced costs by $6K.
Revenues:
Increased Recreation Center revenues by $50K by increasing'nonresident rates
Scott noted that the changes resulted in a balanced budget for the General Fund. He noted that
there was approximately $500K in payroll savings from a reduction in personnel. As well there
was a reduction of approximately $1,049,000 in operating expenditures from 2002 levels.
The public hearing was opened, no comments were made, and the hearing was closed. Council
members were generally concerned.about the sustainability of the current budget in light of the
freeze on salaries for 2003. Their was also concern over finding other revenue sources and the
question of how to continue to pay for transit services.
b. 3`d Quarter Employee Bonus Awards
The following employees were awarded a bonus for their great job with the Town of Avon:
Nelly Davila, Rec Center, Patrick Romero, kec Center, and Penny Olsen, Transit Department.
Bob Trueblood, ERWSD, addressed the Council regarding the status of the improvements being
made at the Avon plant. He noted that they are hoping to complete the improvements no later
than 11/14/02. One of the two fans has been installed and is working properly. If there are any
concerns, please contact them at 476-5433.
Kara. Bettis, candidate for Eagle County Coroner, introduced herself and shared her platform and
background experience with regard to her race for coroner.
Town Manager Report
Bill Efting reminded the Council of the 8 AM special meeting to be held on October 24, 2002.
Mayors Report
Mayor Yoder noted that notices would be posted regarding the special meeting at-which time the
Council would be discussing the water lease agreement between the Town of Avon and Traer
Creek Metropolitan District.
Consent Agenda
Mayor Yoder asked for a motion on the Consent Agenda. Councilor D. Buckley moved to
approve the Consent Agenda. Councilor Brown seconded the motion. The motion was carried
unanimously.
There being no further business to come before the Council, a motion was made to adjourn. The
meeting adjourned at 5:50 PM.
APPROVED:
Michael Brown
Debbie. Buckley
Peter Buckley
Mac McDevitt
Buz Reynolds
Brian Sipes
Judy Yoder
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