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Home My WebLink AboutMinutes 01/20/15 PUBLIC HEARING January 20, 2015 Present: Jill Ryan Chairman Kathy Chandler-Henry Commissioner Jeanne McQueeney Commissioner Beth Ayres-Oliver Assistant County Attorney Kathy Scriver Deputy Clerk to the Board This being a scheduled Public Hearing,the following items were presented to the Board of County Commissioners for their consideration: Consent Agenda Chairman Ryan stated the first item before the Board was the Consent Agenda as follows: 1. Approval of Bill Paying for the Week of January 19,2015 (Subject to Review by the Finance Director) John Lewis,Finance 2. Revenue Guarantee Agreement between Eagle County and Air Canada for Toronto Winter Flight Greg Phillips,Airport 3. Second Amendment to Agreement between Eagle County and Mountain Roll-Offs,Inc. for Modification of Services Ken Whitehead, Solid Waste and Recycling Chris Anderson spoke about the agreement with Air Canada. The minimum guarantee agreement was a way to insure an airline could mitigate its risk when entering a new market. This would be the second winter season that Air Canada would run the non-stop Toronto service.The flights would begin January 31st and would run until March 21,2015. Ken Whitehead stated that MRI contract was being modified to reduce the scope of hauling since Vail Honeywagon and Traer Creek were introducing a new private recycling center. This would save the county$40- 50,000 annually. The amendment would also catch up on both Gypsum and Eagle service and was an opportunity to get the contract to reflect what was happening in reality. Commissioner Chandler-Henry moved to approve the Consent Agenda for January 20, 2015, as presented. Commissioner McQueeney seconded the motion. The vote was declared unanimous. Citizen Input Chairman Ryan opened and closed citizen Input, as there was none. Business Items 4. Intergovernmental Agreement between Eagle County and the Town of Eagle for Animal Control and Shelter of Animals Christy Pope, Animal Services 1 01/20/2015 Ms. Pope stated that the county provided sheltering, animal control, and patrol services to the Town of Eagle. This agreement was renewed annually. Commissioner Chandler-Henry moved to approve the intergovernmental agreement between Eagle County and the Town of Eagle for Animal Control and Shelter of Animals. Commissioner McQueeney seconded the motion. The vote was declared unanimous. 5. Colorado Department of Transportation Eagle County Signature Sheet for Highway User Tax Fund Revenue Gordon Adams, Road and Bridge Nicole Trujillo stated that this was revenue that Road and Bridge collected annually. There were 13 different sources that made up the Highway User Tax Fund. This was their second biggest source of revenue. This year they expected to receive$2.1 million. Last year they received a little over$2 million. Commissioner Chandler-Henry moved to approve the Colorado Department of Transportation Eagle County Signature Sheet for Highway User Tax Fund Revenue. Commissioner McQueeney seconded the motion. The vote was declared unanimous. 6. Agreement between Eagle County and Centennial Recycling, LLC for Commodity Brokering Services Jesse Masten, Solid Waste and Recycling Mr.Masten stated that Centennial Recycling, LLC won on price and service. The county worked with them previously and they provided very good customer service. They took everything except glass. Commissioner Chandler-Henry moved to approve the agreement between Eagle County and Centennial Recycling, LLC for Commodity Brokering Services. Commissioner McQueeney seconded the motion. The vote was declared unanimous. 7. Agreement between Eagle County and Holy Cross Energy for Interconnection of a 49.15-kw Solar Photovoltaic System to the Holy Cross Energy Grid at Eagle County's Main Campus Building Located at 500 Broadway Adam Palmer, Sustainable Communities Mr.Palmer stated that the current roof replacement on the main campus building allowed the opportunity to construct a solar photovoltaic system. Sunsense out of Carbondale was selected. Along with the agreement for construction was an agreement with Holy Cross Energy that addressed energy credits and a Renewable Energy Credit(REC) sale agreement with Holy Cross Energy for up front rebates and credits for energy produced from the system. He expected an offset of 10%of the electricity use of the campus. Katharine Rushton, Sunsense Commercial Sales and Marketing stated that the project would begin in the next couple weeks. Mr. Palmer stated that the schedule called for a completion by the end of March. Commissioner Chandler-Henry wondered if there was an opportunity for public education around the project. Mr.Palmer stated that they would be incorporating this solar project into the existing data loggers. There would be a web based dashboard that would show real time electricity use. Chairman Ryan thanked Mr.Palmer for his work on all the solar projects. She also acknowledged the Environmental Health Department and Facilities for their work as well. Commissioner Chandler-Henry added her thanks. 2 01/20/2015 Commissioner Chandler-Henry moved to approve the Agreement between Eagle County and Holy Cross Energy for Interconnection of a 49.15-kw Solar Photovoltaic System to the Holy Cross Energy Grid at Eagle County's Main Campus Building Located at 500 Broadway. Commissioner McQueeney seconded the motion. The vote was declared unanimous. 8. Agreement between Eagle County and Holy Cross Energy for the Sale of Renewable Energy Credits Generated from the 49.15-kw Solar Photovoltaic System at Eagle County's Main Campus Building Located at 500 Broadway Adam Palmer, Sustainable Communities Commissioner McQueeney moved to approve the Agreement between Eagle County and Holy Cross Energy for the Sale of Renewable Energy Credits Generated from the 49.15-kw Solar Photovoltaic System at Eagle County's Main Campus Building Located at 500 Broadway. Commissioner Chandler-Henry seconded the motion. The vote was declared unanimous. 9. Agreement between Eagle County and Sunsense,Inc. for the Construction of a 49.15-kw Solar Photovoltaic System at Eagle County's Main Campus Building Located at 500 Broadway Adam Palmer, Sustainable Communities Commissioner McQueeney added her support for the project. Commissioner McQueeney moved to approve the agreement between Eagle County and Sunsense, Inc. for the Construction of a 49.15-kw Solar Photovoltaic System at Eagle County's Main Campus Building Located at 500 Broadway. Commissioner Chandler-Henry seconded the motion. The vote was declared unanimous. Commissioner Chandler-Henry moved to adjourn as the Eagle County Board of County Commissioners and re-convene as the Eagle County Local Liquor Licensing Authority. Commissioner McQueeney seconded the motion. The vote was declared unanimous. Eagle County Liquor License Authority Kathy Scriver, Clerk and Recorder's Office Consent Agenda Renewals 10. Edwards Station,LLC d/b/a Edwards Station #24-69488-0000 Renewal of a 3.2%Beer Off Premises License in Edwards. There have been no complaints or disturbances in the past year. All the necessary fees have been paid.An Alcohol Management Plan is on file and proof of server training has been provided. Other 11. 4 Eagle Ranch,LLC d/b/a 4 Eagle Ranch #12-93759-0000 Manager Registration—The applicant wishes to register Christopher T.Emmer as the new manager. Mr. Emmer was reported to be of good moral character and has no criminal history. 12. 4 Eagle Ranch,LLC d/b/a 4 Eagle Ranch #12-93759-0000 3 01/20/2015 Corporate Report of Change—The applicant wishes to remove Glenn M.Heelan from the license. Michael Barry will hold 100%of the shares in the business. 13. Harvey Wang,Inc. d/b/a Gobi Restaurant #42-960278-0000 Corporate Report of Change—Michael Zhang is buying Hsiu Feng Wang's shares in the business. Mr. Zhang will be sole owner. 14. Harvey Wang,Inc. d/b/a Gobi Restaurant #42-960278-0000 Manager Registration—The applicant wishes to register Michael Zhang as the new manager,replacing Suzan Wang. Mr. Zhang was reported to be of good moral character and has no criminal history. 15. Harvey Wang,Inc. d/b/a Gobi Restaurant #42-960278-0000 Trade Name Change—The applicant wishes to change the trade name from Gobi Restaurant to The East Restaurant. 16. Vail Valley Foundation d/b/a Vilar Center for the Arts #0471265-0004 Trade Name Change—The applicant wishes to change the trade name from Vilar Center for the Arts to The Vilar Performing Arts Center. Commissioner Chandler-Henry moved that the Board approve the Liquor Consent Agenda for January 20, 2015, as presented. Commissioner McQueeney seconded the motion. The vote was declared unanimous. Other Liquor Business 17. Special Events Permit- Colorado Mountain College Foundation,Inc. APPLICANT: Colorado Mountain College Foundation, Inc. REQUEST: Special Events Permit EVENT: George and Patti Stranahan Collection Exhibition DATE OF EVENTS: February 5,2015 REPRESENTATIVE: Alice Beauchamp,Event Coordinator LOCATION: Colorado Mountain College Edwards Campus 150 Miller Ranch Road-Edwards, CO 81632 STAFF REPRESENTATIVE: Kathy Scriver STAFF CONCERNS/ISSUES: None DESCRIPTION: The applicant has requested a permit for an upcoming event being held at the CMC campus in Edwards. Wine and appetizers will be offered during the opening reception. The applicant expects 80 attendees. STAFF FINDINGS: 1. The applicant has submitted all the required documents and associated fees. 2. Public notice was given by posting a sign in a conspicuous place on the premises on January 8,2015, at least 10 days prior to the hearing. 3. No protests have been received in the Clerk's Office. 4 01/20/2015 4. The applicant has provided an alcohol management plan,proof of server training and properly notified the Eagle County Sheriff's Department per the requirements of the Eagle County Local Licensing Authority. DISCUSSION: Ms. Scriver presented the request and stated that she had no concerns.. Alice Beauchamp stated that they were having an openi a.' •n for an exhibition of 81 black and white photographs that were donated to CMC in 2009.They had bee traveling tlI''iexhibition throughout the different campuses over the years. This was the last showing and she expected 30-46 Altendees. The reception would be fairly quiet. The event was open to the public and free. Commissioner McQueeney moved that the Local Liquor Licensingg Authority approve the permit for the Colorado Mountain College Foundation event being held at the CMC Edwards campus on Thursday,February 5, 2015 from 5 pm to 9 pm. Commissioner Chandler-Henry seconded the motion. The vote was declared unanimous. *The hours approved in the motion are the hours requested on the application and are not necessarily the hours of the event. Commissioner Chandler-Henry moved to adjourn as the Eagle County Liquor Licensing Authority and re- convene as the Board of County Commissioners. Commissioner McQueeney seconded the motion. The vote was declared unanimous. Business Items Continued 18. Northwest Loan Fund Contract Amendment Request between Eagle County and Colorado Office of Economic Development for Additional Grant Funds Jill Klosterman,Housing Liz Mullen,Anita Cameron,NWCCOG Chairman Ryan stated that Eagle County was the fiscal agent on behalf of the Northwest Council of Governments(NWCOG) for the Northwest Loan Fund program,which was an economic development strategy for the nine counties of NWCOG. The fund makes loans to small businesses in the area. In 2013,the loan was capitalized with a$580,000 grant from the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade. Nearly all funds have been loaned out,although a portion had been paid back. The State's Office had invited the County to apply for an additional$464,000 for 2015. Chairman Ryan stated that this was a$500,000 grant from the State and Eagle County was the physical agent for the grant. This was a request for an additional $300,000. Commissioner Chandler-Henry stated that John Lewis supported the request. There was no cost to the county. Commissioner McQueeney supported the request. Commissioner McQueeney moved to approve the contract amendment request between Eagle County and Colorado Office of Economic Development for additional grant funds. Commissioner Chandler-Henry seconded the motion. The vote was declared unanimous. 5 01/20/2015 Executive Session - Potential Open Space Acquisitions Toby Sprunk, Open Space Dale Will,Pitkin County Open Space There being no further business be . - e Board,the meeting as adjourned until January 27, 2015. of r '/ o � Attest: 1414-- (Si WW C� f u � /,. / .l/1 Clerk to the Board er Chairman z 6 01/20/2015