TC Minutes 07-11-2006MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE AVON_ TOWN COUNCIL
HELD JULY111, 2006
A regular meeting of the Town of Avon, Colorado was held at 400 Benchmark Road, Avon,
Colorado in the Council Chambers.
Mayor Ron Wolfe called the meeting to order at 5:30 PM. A roll call was taken and Council
members present were Debbie Buckley, Kristi Ferraro, Mac McDevitt, Amy Phillips, Brian Sipes,
and Tamra Nottingham Underwood. Also present, were Town Attorney John Dunn, Town
Manager Larry Brooks, Asst. Town Manager -Jacquie Halbumt, Town Clerk Patty McKenny,
Town Engineer Norm Wood, Public Works/Transit Director Bob Reed and Community
Development Director Tambi Katieb, Finance Director Scott Wright, and Police Chief Brian
Kozak as well as members of the press and public.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA & DISCLOSURE OF POTENTIAL OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST
There were no agenda items that would require a disclosure of a conflict of interest or exparte
communication. Mayor Wolfe asked that Resolution No. 06-33 authorizing participation in the
November coordinated election with the Eagle County Clerk & Recorder's office.
COUNCIL UPDATES
Mayor Wolfe commented on an Eagle County Open Space Committee Update, noting that the
committee would be considering an application for open space known as McNaulty Ranch.
Aspen Valley Ranch Trust proposed a conservation easement on the property.
STAFF UPDATES '
Tambi Katieb, Community Development Director presented an update on the East Town Center
that would take place next week at the Avon Municipal Building. He noted that the town would
host the Design Charrette in order to help develop an east Avon area plan as a lead to the area
for redevelopment. Property owners would be interviewed and an open house would be held on
Friday July 21St at 4 pm, with all invited to attend. It was noted that the staff had received an
excellent response from people to attend the Charrette.
Danita Chirichillo, Special Events Coordinator presented an Upcoming Special Events update.
Mayor Wolfe took the opportunity to thank staff for their efforts on July 3rd celebration.
Comments were made regarding the Project Reports on the mail box delivery survey,
Eaglebend Drive Street Improvements and
ORDINANCES
John Dunn, Town Attorney, presented Ordinance No. 06-13, Series of 2006, Second Reading,
A Building Permit Violations Amendment to the Avon Municipal Code. He noted that no
changes were made from first reading and the legislation is the most effective way to enforce
agreements with landowners is to condition building permits on, among other things, compliance
with agreements with the Town and to red-tag the permitted improvements when an agreement
is violated. The Ordinance provides for an assessment of a penalty in this type of situation and
provides for timely payment of the billings and helps offset the administrative costs of the
collection efforts. Mayor Wolfe opened the public hearing, no comments were made, and the
hearing was closed. Councilor Buckley moved to approve an Ordinance Amending Title 14 of
the Municipal Code of the town relating to permit violations. Councilor Sipes seconded the
motion and it passed unanimously with a roll call vote.
Brian Kozak, Police Chief, presented Ordinance No. 06-14,- First Reading, Ordinance Amending
Title 9 Of Avon Municipal Code Relating To Possession Of Liquors By Underage Person. He
noted that the proposed revisions to legislation which addresses enforcement issues and
provides Avon is more aligned with State Statutes. Councilor Buckley asked that a press
release be completed on the topic. Councilor Buckley moved to approve Ordinance No. 06-14,
Amending Title 9 Of Avon Municipal Code Relating To Possession Of Liquors By Underage
Person. Councilor Phillips seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
RESOLUTIONS
Norm Wood, Town Engineer, presented Resolution No. 06-31, Series of 2006, Resolution
changing the name of Mountain Star Drive to Buck Creek Road. It was noted that a request
from Steven Coyer, President of Mountain Star Association, had been made to change the
name of the Mountain Star Drive to Buck Creek Road so the name will be consistent from
Nottingham Road to the intersection Wildwood Road. Mayor Wolfe opened the public hearing,
no comments were made, and the hearing was closed. Councilor Sipes moved to approve
Resolution No. 06-31, changing the name of Mountain Star Drive to Buck Creek Road.
Councilor McDevitt seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
Scott Wright, Finance Director, presented Resolution No. 06-32, Series of 2006, Resolution to
amend the 2006 Town of Avon Budget Amendment for the General Fund to appropriate
additional expenditures related to contributions and to community development contract
services, specifically an amendment of $8200 for Channel 5 funding, the inclusion of various
building revenues, building inspection program department for plan check fees that are
contracted and addressing the final fund balances due to the completion of the audit. In
summary there was an increase in revenues by $11M plus, an increase in expenditures of
approximately $300K, an increase in beginning fund balance by $700, and a net increase to
ending fund balance for 06 is $11M plus. Mayor Pro Tern Underwood moved to approve
Resolution No. 06-32, Series of 2006, Resolution to amend the 2006 Town of Avon
Budget/General Fund. Councilor Sipes seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
Patty McKenny, Town Clerk, presented Resolution No. 06-33, Resolution Authorizing the Town
of Avon to participate in the Coordinated Election of November 7, 2006. It was noted that
November is Avon's Municipal Candidate Election with four seats becoming available. The
Town of Avon typically participates in this November election that is coordinated by the Eagle
County Clerk & Recorder's office; this resolution provides the formal action for Avon to
participate. She also noted that candidate nomination petition packets would be available on
August 8U' and is due back in the clerk's office on August 28, 2006. Councilor Buckley moved to
approve Resolution No. 06-33, authorizing the Town of Avon to participate in the Coordinated
Election of November 7, 2006. Councilor Ferraro seconded the motion and it passed
unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS
Patty McKenny, Town Clerk presented the Outdoor Use of Sound Amplification System
application for Frank Osurio for the American Crown Circus to be held at the Harry A.
Nottingham Park on July 26 and 27, 2006. The question was asked if anyone had been
bothered by the noise in the past; it was not known that complaints were filed. The public
hearing was opened, no comments were made, and the hearing was closed. The sound
amplification permit was unanimously approved.
Town Manager Report
Larry Brook raised the topic of the next Council meeting coinciding with the PUC hearing on the
railroad crossing. He proposed canceling that meeting due the need to have staff in Denver that
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day. Council was in agreement to cancel that meeting. A brief discussion was held regarding
the PUC hearing to be held July 25th. It was noted that the Council meeting on August 8t would
be held at the Wildridge Fire Station.
CONSENT AGENDA
Mayor Wolfe asked for a motion on the Consent Agenda below. Mayor Pro Tern Underwood
moved to adopt the consent agenda; Councilor Sipes seconded the motion and it passed
unanimously.
a. Minutes from June 27, 2006 Meeting
b. Avon Streetscape Lighting Conversion
Award
- Sturgeon Electric - Construction Contract
There being no further business to come before the Council, the regular meeting adjourned at
6:15 PM.
APPROVED:
Debbie Buckley
Kristi Ferraro
Mac McDevitt
Amy Phillips
Brian Sipes
Tamra Underwoi
Ron Wolfe
RESP TFULLY SUBMITTED:
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