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TC Minutes 02-11-2003MINUTES OF THE' REGULAR MEETING OF THE AVON TOWN COUNCIL HELD FEBRUARY 11, 2003 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 Buz Reynolds called the meeting to order at 5:30 PM. A roll call was taken with Councilors Michael Brown, Debbie Buckley, Peter Buckley, Brian Sipes, Ron Wolfe and Mayor_ Pro Tern Mac McDevitt present. Also present were Town Manager Larry Brooks, Town Attorney John Dunn, Town Clerk Patty McKenny, Human Resource Director Jacquie Halburnt, Town Engineer Norm Wood, Recreation Director Meryl Jacobs, Public Works Director Bob Reed, Transit Director Harry Taylor, Community Development Director Ruth Borne, as well as members of the press and public. Ordinances Public Hearinq - Second Reading Town Engineer Norm Wood presented Ordinance No. 03-03 on second reading explaining that the action includes revising the public ways permit review and inspection fee schedule to more accurately reflect the actual costs associated with the review and inspection of various types of permits. This action also revises the acceptable security and duration of surety to be submitted to the Town to guarantee faithful performance of the work permitted. The public hearing, was opened and with no comments made, the hearing was closed. Councilor McDevitt moved to approve Ordinance No. 03-03, Series of 2003 on second reading, an Ordinance repealing and reenacting Section 12.04.110, repealing Section 12:04.130, repealing Section 12.04.220 and repealing and reenacting Section 12.04.280 of Title 12 of the Avon Municipal Code (Streets, Sidewalks and Public Places). Councilor Wolfe seconded the motion and it passed with a unanimous vote. First Reading Finance Director Scott Wright presented on first reading Ordinance No. 03-04, Series of 2003, An Ordinance Authorizing Execution of a Certain Governmental Lease-Purchase Master Agreement. He explained that the Ordinance adopts a Lease-Purchase Master Agreement with Wells Fargo Brokerage Services, LLC, for the purchase of equipment previously appropriated within the 2003 budget; for the refinancing of previously lease-purchased equipment; and to transfer certain lease-purchase obligations to the Eagle River Fire Protection District. He continued to describe which items would be refinanced & purchased as follows, 1) refinance on payments for 5 pieces of equipment that were leased in 1998, 2) refinance on payments for 3 vehicles leased in 1999 & 2000, 3) purchase 3 pieces of equipment for public works. The advantages include savings to the Town estimated at $7,700 over the next 2 years as well as a financing at a lower interest rate. Councilor D. Buckley moved to approve Ordinance No. 03-04, Series of 2003, an Ordinance Authorizing Execution of a Certain Governmental Lease-Purchase Master Agreement on first reading. Councilor Brown seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. Resolutions Town Engineer Norm Wood presented Resolution Approving the Second Amended Condominium Map Resubdivision of Units 224 and 230, Avon Center County, Colorado. He noted that the subdivision is Municipal Code, Subdivision. No. 03-09, Series of 2003, A Resolution of Avon Commercial Center, Level 2, A at Beaver Creek, Town of Avon, Eagle in conformance with Title 16 of the Avon Councilor D. Buckley moved to approve Resolution No. 03-09, Series of 2003, A Resolution Approving the Second Amended Condominium Map of Avon Commercial Center, Level 2, A Resubdivision of Units 224 and 230, Avon Center at Beaver Creek, Town of Avon, Eagle County, Colorado. Councilor Brown seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. Town Engineer Norm Wood presented Resolution No. 03-10, Series Of 2003, A Resolution Declaring The Lower Buck Creek Drainage Improvements To Be In Pursuance Of A Public Purpose, And Authorizing All Steps Necessary And Proper For Acquisition Of All Interests, Rights Of Way, And/Or Easements Needed To Construct Such Improvements. Councilor P. Buckley asked if the Town was aware of any property owners that would be impacted by the approval of this resolution. Norm stated that there were no indications at this time. There have been numerous public meetings regarding this project. There have only been a of couple issues that have arisen, one that is related to Comfort Inn's parking area. Town Attorney John Dunn described the meeting he had with the manager of Comfort Inn, in that he was concerned with the proposed schedule of the project since the hotel would lose some of its parking during the middle of the summer due to the project. Secondly, access to the project through the confluence parcel may presentea problem. Staff continue to try to resolve that as well. Councilor McDevitt asked what impacts would exist if the project did not proceed this year. Norm indicated that the consequences would look like what happened last summer but worse, flooding across Nottingham Road and in the park between the municipal building and fire station. There would be some serious flooding if a 10-year storm were to occur. Council asked that staff continue to work with the Comfort Inn to resolve any problems with parking. Councilor Sipes moved to approve Resolution No. 03-10, Series Of 2003, A Resolution Declaring The Lower Buck Creek Drainage Improvements To Be In Pursuance Of A Public Purpose, And Authorizing All Steps Necessary And Proper For Acquisition Of All Interests, Rights Of Way, And/Or Easements Needed To Construct Such Improvements. Councilor Wolfe seconded the motion and it passed with a majority vote (McDevitt - nay). New Business Public Information Director Jacquie Halburnt presented the Council with information about the annual community BBQ. Since it is the Town's 25th birthday this year, several new ideas were presented with regards to hosting this event. Councilor D. Buckley mentioned inviting some of the founders of the community. Council agreed to host the BBQ, free of charge on the evening of Friday, August 8th. Consent Agenda Mayor Reynolds asked- for a motion on the Consent ~ Agenda items. Councilor D. Buckley moved to approve the consent agenda below. Councilor,Wolfe seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. a. Approval of the January 28, 2003 Regular Council Meeting Minutes b. American Crown Circus, Inc. Agreement (Meryl Jacobs) c. Valuation Consultants Appraisal Service Proposal, Buck Creek Drainage Regular Council Meeting Page 2 of 3 February 11, 2003 There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting adjourned at 6 PM. APPROVED: Michael Brown Debbie Buckley Peter Buckley Mac McDevitt Buz Reynolds Brian Sipes Ron Wolfe Regular Council Meeting Page 3 of 3 February 11, 2003