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TC Minutes 10-09-2007MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE AVON TOWN COUNCIL HELD OCTOBER 9, 2007 A regular meeting of the Town of Avon, Colorado was held at the Avon Municipal Building, 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 Rich Carroll, Dave Dantas, Kristi Ferraro, Amy Phillips, Brian Sipes and Tamra Nottingham Underwood. Also present were Town Attorney John Dunn, Town Manager Larry Brooks, Administrative Services Director Patty McKenny, Town Engineer Justin Hildreth, Asst. Town Manager Finance Scott Wright, Community Development Director Eric Heidemann, Public Works/Transportation Director Jenny Strehler, and Community Relations Officer Becky Lawlor as well as members of the press and public. APPROVAL OF AGENDA & DISCLOSURE OF POTENTIAL OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST There were no changes to the agenda. John Dunn, Town Attorney, asked if there were any ex paste contact related to the appeal on the agenda; none were noted. CITIZEN AND COMMUNITY INPUT Brian Nolan, Wildridge resident, introduced new superintendent John Pacheco, Superintendent and Brooke Skjonsby, Director of Communications, Eagle County School District; updates were provided regarding the following: • The Search for an interim candidate for superintendent • The Focus on community outreach effort • Mention of other management staff at ECSD • Update on November election; Five of 7 seats are open in November • Hope to hire permanent superintendent by March next year • School site in Avon and ECSD response to the soils report RESOLUTIONS Eric Heidemann, presented Resolution 07-36, Series Of 2007, A Resolution Establishing a Schedule of Fees for Building, Mechanical, Plumbing and Grading Permits issued by the Town of Avon; Eagle County, Colorado, and setting forth details in regard thereto. It was noted the proposed fee schedule is intended to keep up with the rising construction costs and the increased time needed to review more complex building permit applications. The only new section is (e) of the additional fees section and it has been used in the past, however, it has never been put into writing formally. All other sections have been used before; all in an effort to implement a tool that will help achieve fairness in assessing the fees. Councilor Ferraro moved to approve Resolution 07-36, Series Of 2007, A Resolution Establishing a Schedule of Fees for Building, Mechanical, Plumbing and Grading Permits issued by the Town of Avon, Eagle County, Colorado, and setting forth details in regard thereto. Councilor Phillips seconded the motin and it passed unanimously. Matt Gannett, Senior Planner, presented Resolution No. 07- 37, Series of 2007, A Resolution Amending Resolution No. 05-13, A Resolution Establishing a Historic Preservation Advisory Committee for the Purpose of Promoting Historical Preservation for the Town of Avon, Eagle County, Colorado, and setting forth details in regard thereto. He noted that the Resolution presents an amendment to Resolution No. 05-13, to consider future appointees who do not own real property or voters in the Town. Councilor Underwood moved to approve Resolution No. 07- 37, Series of 2007, A Resolution Amending Resolution No. 05-13, A Resolution Establishing a Historic Preservation Advisory Committee for the Purpose of Promoting Historical- Preservation for the Town of Avon, Eagle County, Colorado, and setting forth details in regard thereto. Councilor Carroll ORDINANCES Councilor Carroll & Councilor Ferraro left the room at this time due to conflict of interest on this topic. Larry Brooks, Town Manager, presented Ordinance No. 07-12, Series of 2007, Second Reading, An Ordinance Providing for the Vacation of a Portion of a Roadway within Riverfront Subdivision. Brooks made a review of the legislation which will implement a settlement agreement entered into among the Town, East West Resort Development XIV, Confluence metro District & Union Pacific Railroad. He noted that this is a vacation of land acquired from the Union Pacific Railroad located within the Riverfront Subdivision and that following the ordinance is a Notice of Merger which reflects that the property acquired from the railroad will merge into the title of the property interested dedicated by the plat of Riverfront Subdivision. Mayor Wolfe opened the public hearing, no comments were made, the hearing was closed. Councilor Phillips moved to approve Ordinance No. 07-12, Series of 2007, An Ordinance Providing for the Vacation of a Portion of a Roadway within Riverfront Subdivision. Councilor Dantas seconded the motion and it passed unanimously by those members present (Carroll & Ferraro recused due to conflict of interest). Councilor Underwood moved to approve the Notice of Merger; Councilor Phillips seconded the motion and it passed unanimously (Carroll & Ferraro recused due to conflict of interest). Councilors Carroll & Ferraro joined the council at this time. Randy Funk, Sherman & Howard, presented Ordinance No. 07-11, Series of 2007, First Reading, An Ordinance Relating To The Establishment Of Special Districts Within The Town Of Avon. He made a review of the proposed legislation which will establish regulations governing existing and new "Title 32" special districts, such as metro districts, water & sanitation districts, fire districts & recreation districts. Questions and discussion ensued on this proposed ordinance as follows: • Mill levy set for special districts • The activities, services & types of improvements are governed by State Statutes • The local jurisdiction has the right to accept or reject the above list • Discussion related to Section 2 (c ) which resulted in included the word "generally" after "housing program" • Financial requirements of reporting for special districts • Resolution adopting a model service plan Councilor Underwood moved to approve Ordinance No. 07-11, Series of 2007, First Reading, An Ordinance Relating To The Establishment Of Special Districts Within The Town Of Avon including the word "generally" in Section 2 (c). Councilor Ferraro seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. The public hearing was scheduled for October 23, 2007. Matt Gannett, Senior Planner, presented Ordinance 07-13,. Series Of 2007, First Reading, An Ordinance Amending Sections of Title 15.20, Avon Municipal Code, Town of Avon, Eagle County, Colorado, and Setting Forth Details in Regard Thereto. He noted that the proposed amendment is intended to adopt, by reference, the 2003 Edition of International Plumbing Code which has been adopted by the State of Colorado and the Town of Avon is following suit in order to keep up with the latest standards and practices used in plumbing. A couple of typos Regular Council Meeting Page 2 of 3 07-10-09 were revealed and corrected. Councilor Dantas moved to approve Ordinance 07-13, Series Of 2007, First Reading, An Ordinance Amending Sections of Title 15.20, Avon Municipal Code, Town of Avon, Eagle County, Colorado, and Setting Forth Details in Regard Thereto. Councilor Phillips seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. 'The public, hearing was scheduled for October 23, 2007. MAYOR REPORT Mayor Wolfe presented an update to the USFS land acquisition proposal. The process has begun with the Forest Service; he noted it could take months to complete such a proposal - and that only a land exchange with the USFS would be contemplated. The next step Will be for ,USFS to come back with the appraisal parameters and more details of a potential deal so town can commission an appraisal. Resolution No. 07-38 was considered at this time; Councilors Carroll & Ferraro left the room at this time. Councilor Underwood moved to approve Resolution No. 07-38, Series Of 2007, Resolution To Approve The Termination Of An Intergovern mental Agreement Between The Town, Avon Station Metropolitan District, And Confluence Metropolitan District. Councilor Phillips seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. CONSENT AGENDA Mayor Wolfe asked for a motion on the Consent Agenda. Councilor Underwood moved to adopt the consent agenda; Councilor Ferraro seconded the motion and it passed 'unanimously: a. Minutes from September 25, 2007 There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 6:50 PM. APPROVED: Rich Carroll Dave Dantas Kristi Ferraro Amy Phillips Brian Sipes Tamra Underwoo Ron Wolfe Regular Council Meeting Page 3 of 3 07-10-09 REAECTFULLY SUBMITTED: