HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 03/24/15 PUBLIC HEARING March 24, 2015 Present: Kathy Chandler-Henry Chairman Jeanne McQueeney Commissioner Jillian Ryan Commissioner Brent McFall County Manager Bryan Treu County Attorney Teak Simonton Clerk to the Board This being a scheduled Public Hearing,the following items were presented to the Board of County Commissioners for their consideration: Commissioner Updates Commissioner McQueeney attended the Rocky Mountain Land Use conference last week and appreciated Bob Narracci recommending it to her,as it was most educational. She also participated in the Citizen's Advisory Committee for Castle Peak and appreciated their attempt to connect Youth and Seniors. The county was on track for a spring ground breaking for the Castle Peak Continuum of Care Facility. Commissioner Ryan stated that after speaking at a Lean process improvement training at the City and County of Denver, she was invited to meet with Mayor Hancock. The two spoke about Denver's efforts to be a sustainable community, especially with their bike, solar, and alternative fuel efforts. She remarked that Denver has been voted the fourth greenest city in the nation. They also talked about land use planning to help lower income neighborhoods,and I-70 mountain corridor congestion and the economic impact to the Front Range. Commissioner Ryan feels the city and county of Denver are doing impressive work. They offered to help us replicate any of their efforts. Chairman Chandler—Henry attended two different water meetings; the Colorado Basin roundtable in Glenwood Springs and last week, a joint meeting with the metro area county commissioners. The purpose of the meetings was to encourage front-range policy makers to think about conservation and use management. The Colorado Basin roundtable had an open comment period related to their upcoming plan. She spoke about the Valley Sunlight Project in the Roaring Fork was honored for the great work that they were doing to integrate communities. Consent Agenda Chairman Chandler-Henry stated the first item before the Board was the Consent Agenda as follows: 1. Approval of Bill Paying for the Week of March 23,2015 (Subject to Review by the Finance Director) John Lewis,Finance 2. Approval of Payroll for April 2, 2015 (Subject to Review by the Finance Director) John Lewis,Finance 3. Inter-local Contract for Cooperative Purchasing between Eagle County and Housing-Galveston Area Council for Fleet Rotary Lift Equipment Harry Taylor,Fleet Services 4. 2015 Eagle County Wildfire Annual Operating Plan Barry Smith, Emergency Management 1 03/24/2015 5. Intergovernmental Agreement between Eagle County and the Town of Eagle Regarding the Eagle Town Park Bus Shelter and Eby Creek Road Bus Shelter Jared Barnes, ECO Transit 6. Intergovernmental Agreement between Eagle County and the Town of Eagle Regarding the Chambers Avenue Park and Ride Parking Lot Jared Barnes, ECO Transit 7. Second Amendment to Agreement between Eagle County and D&D Manzanares,Inc.,DBA Servicemaster Commercial Cleaning Solutions, for Cleaning of the Freedom Park Restrooms Ron Siebert, Facilities Management 8. Approval of Transfer of$800,000 of ECO Transit's Unrestricted Fund Balance to the ECO Trails Fund for the Purpose of Completing Design and Permitting on 19 Miles of Trail to Prepare For Accelerated Trail System Construction Ellie Caryl,ECO Trails Kelley Collier, ECO Transit 9. Agreement between Eagle County and Excavation Services, Inc. for the El Jebel Road and Bridge Facility Sewer Service Installation Greg Schroeder, Engineering Jared Barnes with ECO transit spoke to the board about the two contracts for the Town of Eagle. The projects had been slightly delayed,prompting the re-approval of the intergovernmental agreements. Commissioner Ryan spoke about the Eagle County Wildfire annual operating plan. Barry Smith spoke about preparations for the 2015 Eagle County Wildfire Annual Operating Plan. He anticipated the need for the upcoming wildlife season. It talked about prevention measures and mitigation measures. Elli Caryl spoke about the transfer of$800,000 to ECO trails for purposes of design for the remaining 19 miles of trail—total cost of which was expected to be$19 million. The hope was that these transfer funds would allow the design to proceed and to get ready for grants to help with the total costs. The 19 miles included five(5) sections; between Gypsum and Dotsero,between Eagle and Edwards and the Eagle Vail business district and finally the last portion going into Minturn. Commissioner Ryan moved to approve the Consent Agenda for March 24,2015, as presented. Commissioner McQueeney seconded the motion. The vote was declared unanimous. Citizen Input Chairman Chandler-Henry opened and closed citizen Input, as there was none. Business Items 10. Agreement between Eagle County and Community Health Services, Inc. for a half-time Public Health Planner in the Roaring Fork Valley Jennifer Ludwig,Public Health and Environment Ms. Ludwig spoke about this agreement. This was the county's portion of a public health planner. She was the liaison for public health in the Roaring Fork valley. This partnership allowed more progress between the counties. 2 03/24/2015 Commissioner Ryan believed that this type of position was a core position and the value was better through collaboration. Having a local resident on that side of the county was preferable. The contract was with Pit kin County for contribution to one of their employee's salary and benefit costs. Commissioner McQueeney moved to approve the agreement between Eagle County and Community Health Services, Inc. for a half-time Public Health Planner in the Roaring fork Valley. Commissioner Ryan seconded the motion. The vote was declared unanimous. 11. Agreement for Transfer of Entitlements from Eagle County to City of Durango to Support Funding of the Snow Removal Equipment Building Construction Greg Phillips,Airport Mr. Phillips explained the agreement. The agreement was a payback plan. They were closer to being able to occupy the building and use it. The construction was funded with a triumvirate partnership between the Federal Aviation Administration,the Colorado Department of Transportation and the Eagle Airport. Commissioner Ryan moved to approve the agreement for transfer of entitlements from Eagle County to City of Durango to support funding of the snow removal equipment building construction. Commissioner McQueeney seconded the motion. The vote was declared unanimous. There being no further business before t . i e a„w-, -eting w.s adjo ed until March 31,21 15. S : us Attest: ( , 5( VL-j v�.. • * %�L�/l _. 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