TC Minutes 12-09-2003MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE AVON TOWN COUNCIL
HELD DECEMBER 9.2003
A regular meeting of the Town of Avon, Colorado was held at 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 Mike Brown, Debbie Buckley, Peter Buckley, Mac McDevitt, and Ron Wolfe present.
Brian Sipes was absent. Also present were Town Manager Lary Brooks, Town Attorney John
Dunn, Assistant Town Manager Jacquie Halbumt, Town Clerk Patty McKenny, Town Engineer
Norm Wood, Finance Director Scott Wright, Community Development Director Ruth Borne,
Police Chief Jeff Layman, as well as members of the press and public.
Citizen Input
Fraidy Aber, special events coordinator, presented an update to the Holiday - in the Park
Festivities.
Steve Grow, developer of the carwash project at located 710 Nottingham Road,, was present to
revisit the Council's denial of his request for an easement for the project located on Lot 30,
Block 1, Benchmark at Beaver Creek Subdivision. Architect John Perkins presented some
exhibits to explain the project. Both Perkins & Grow reviewed a number of items in detail
pertaining to the project, especially the reasons why the applicant needs the easement. The
developer then asked Council to reconsider their decision made on 11/11/03. After some
further discussion between staff, the applicant and Council, a motion was made. Councilor
Brown moved to ask that Council reconsider the decision made on 11/11/03 to deny the
permanent easement for the project. Mayor Pro Tern McDevitt seconded the motion. With a
roll call vote the motion to reconsider the decision failed with a 2 to 3 vote (Brown, McDevitt -
yea; D. Buckley, P. Buckley, Wolfe - nay; Sipes absent).
Unfinished Business
Town Attorney John Dunn presented Resolution No. 03-55, Series of 2003, A Resolution
Ordering a Special Assessment against Tract J, Benchmark at Beaver Creek. He noted that the
purpose of the Resolution is to certify to the County Treasurer for collection the cost of
demolition of the Tract J Bridge (located between Hwy 6 & Sunridge Phase I Condo Units. At
this time Dunn also presented a letter submitted by Terry Quinn, attorney for owner. The letter
read that the owner of the property, Mark Simmons, wishes to donate the property to the Town
of Avon and proceeds to ask the Council to delay any decision be made that evening. Dunn
recommended that Council accept the offer for various reasons that were outlined. It was noted
that a public hearing was only required if written protests or objections were received; none had
been received.
Councilor D. Buckley moved to table Resolution No. 03-55 until the next meeting, January 13,
2004. Councilor Brown seconded the motion and it passed unanimously by. those present
(Sipes absent).
Consent Agenda
Mayor Reynolds asked for a motion. Councilor D. Buckley moved to approve the consent
agenda. There was some further discussion about police related items. The motion was
seconded and passed unanimously by those members present (Sipes absent).
a. Approval of the November 25, 2003 Regular Council Meeting Minutes
b. Resolution No. 03-52, Series of 2003, Resolution approving a contract between State of Colorado
Department of Transportation and Town of Avon setting forth conditions of use of funds provided
through a Law Enforcement Assistance Fund Grant (Jeff Layman) Resolution No. 03-53, Series
of 2003, Village at Avon, Filing 1, Subdivision Improvements Agreement, First Amendment to
Escrow Agreement (Norm Wood) Resolution No. 03-54, Series of 2003, Resolution Canceling
Next Regular Council Meeting (Patty McKenny) Service Agreement with Eagle River Water &
Sanitation District (Jacquie Halbumt)
c. Service Agreement with Eagle County Ambulance District (Jacquie Halburnt)
d. Service Agreement with Eagle River Fire Protection District (Jacquie Halburnt)
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting adjourned at 6:15 PM.
,Y SUBMITTED:
Patty Mph enny, - Mn Clerk
APPROVED:
Michael Brown
Debbie Buckley
Peter Buckley
Mac McDevitt
Buz Reynolds
Brian Sipes
Ron Wolfe
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