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
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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.
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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.
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