TC Minutes 03-09-2004MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE AVON TOWN COUNCIL
HELD MARCH 9, 2004
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 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, Assistant Town Manager Jacquie Halburnt, Town Clerk Patty McKenny, Town
Engineer Norm Wood, Finance Director Scott Wright, Community Development Director Ruth
Borne, Police Chief Jeff Layman, Public Works / Transit Director Bob Reed, Recreation Director
Meryl Jacobs as well as members of the press and public.
Citizen Input
Public Works/Transit Director Bob Reed addressed the Council with regard to the results of the
transit survey conducted by his department. He noted that another round of surveys would be
conducted over St. Patrick's Day weekend. It was suggested that he speak with Beaver Creek
Resort Company to ask for participation in distributing the surveys and that the focus also be on
surveying riders on the skier shuttle.
Recreation Director Meryl Jacobs addressed the Council regarding the idea of a, town
sponsored "BBQ in the Park" on weekends. After receiving some feedback, Jacobs would
continue to pursue the idea, talking first with local food vendors. There was support from
Council to do this especially when there are special events in the park.
Police Chief Jeff Layman introduced two new police officers, John Lovins & Josh Hotchkiss.
Ordinances
Town Attorney John Dunn presented Ordinance No. 04-03, Series of 2004, on second reading,
An Ordinance Amending Title 17, Municipal Code of the Town of Avon, as it relates to Hearings
on Zoning Amendments. He reviewed some of the requirements for public hearings in
connection with the approval of planned unit development ("PUD's") and amendments to PUD's
and outlined the recommended changes to the municipal code relating to public hearings. He
reiterated that this applies to only those applications submitted for zoning changes and that no
changes were made to the ordinance since first reading.
The public hearing was opened, no comments were made, and the hearing was closed.
Councilor D. Buckley moved to adopt Ordinance No. 04-03, Series of 2004, on second reading,
An Ordinance Amending Title 17, Municipal Code of the Town of Avon, as it relates to Hearings
on Zoning Amendments. Mayor Pro Tern McDevitt seconded the motion and it was approved
unanimously by a roll call vote. Councilor D. Buckley asked that the Town send a press release
about the passage of the Ordinance in response to public comments about the process.
Other Business
Councilor P. Buckley commended Public Works Department on job well done for the Town and
expressed his discontent with the banner hanging on the railroad noting that it is not something
the Town should be doing.
Town Attorney Report
Town Attorney John Dunn commented on two items as follows:
✓ Received a call that a complaint has been filed in District Court by Johnson & Repucci
requesting judicial review of Council's action of the adoption of the PUD for Lot 61. He
does not have a copy yet and no further details at this time. Further discussion was held
with regard to who was named in the lawsuit & what would happen next.
✓ Spoke with Munsey Ayers, an auditor has been selected to review the Town's municipal
services invoice. The Town would likely hear from them the first of April.
Mayor Report
Some discussion was held regarding a proposal from the Mayor to add some trees to the
roundabout. There was not enough support for this idea for several, reasons, water
conservation issues and the design of the artwork (horses) did not include trees.
Consent Agenda
Mayor Reynolds asked for a motion on the Consent Agenda. Mayor Pro Tern McDevitt moved
to approve the consent agenda; Councilor Brown seconded the motion and it passed
unanimously.
a. Approval of the February 24, 2004 Regular Council Meeting Minutes
b. Resolution No. 04-08, Series of 2004, A Resolution approving the Final Plat, a Resubdivision of
Lot 52, Block 1, Wildridge, Town of Avon, Eagle County, Colorado, Located at 2470 Saddleridge
Loop
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
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