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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 09/15/15 PUBLIC HEARING September 15, 2015 Present: Kathy Chandler-Henry Chairman Jeanne McQueeney Commissioner Jillian Ryan Commissioner Brent McFall County Manager Bryan Treu 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: Commissioner Updates Commissioner McQueeney thanked the Eagle County School Board for the joint meeting with the county. They heard the results of the Kids Count data and discussed ways the county and the school district could work together. She looked forward to the next meeting which would focus on finding an indicator that impacted kids in the area. Commissioner Ryan spoke about her trip to Washington DC as a guest of Conservation Colorado. She defended the Clean Power Plan. She would be writing an article soon for the Vail Daily. Chairman Chandler-Henry reported that she would be attending the Colorado Water Conservation Board hearing tomorrow in Montrose. She would be testifying on behalf of the NWCCOG Water Quality/Quantity Committee that water should remain on the western slope. Consent Agenda 1. Resolution 2015-077 Concerning an Appointment to the Eagle County Regional Transportation Authority Board Representing the Town of Minturn Tracy Stowell, ECO Transit 2. Resolution 2015-078 Concerning an Appointment to the Eagle County Regional Transportation Authority Representing the Town of Avon Tracy Stowell, ECO Transit 3. Resolution 2015-079 Supporting Federal Designation of the Crystal River as a Wild and Scenic River Kathy Chandler-Henry, Commissioner 4. Agreement between Eagle County and Dell Marketing L.P. for Renewal of Log Retention and Monitoring Services Jake Klearman, IT 5. Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment Women,Infants,and Children(WIC) Grant Amendment for Task Orders#3,Routing 16-82502 Jennie Wahrer,Public Health and Environment 6. Agreement between Eagle County and Mesa County Regional Transportation Planning Office for Purchase of Large Transit Buses under the Colorado Mountain Purchasing Consortium Procurement Tracy Stowell, ECO Transit 1 09/15/2015 7. First Amendment to Agreement between Eagle County and Spectrum Interiors, LLC for On-Call Construction Services Ron Siebert,Facilities Management 8. Contract between Eagle County and the State of Colorado for Contribution to State Highway 82 Grand Avenue Bridge Replacement Eva Wilson, Engineering 9. Agreement between Eagle County and Gillig LLC for Purchase of Large Buses through the Colorado Mountain Purchasing Consortium Procurement Tracy Stowell, ECO Transit Chairman Chandler-Henry highlighted the resolution supporting federal designation of the Crystal River as a wild and scenic river. • Commissioner McQueeney moved to approve the Consent Agenda for September 15,2015,as presented. Commissioner Ryan seconded the motion. The vote was declared unanimous. Citizen Input Chairman Chandler-Henry opened citizen input. Pat Hammon reported that she attended the Women Veterans of Colorado Conference last week. She also attended the Senator Bennett conference in Colorado Springs on Veteran issues. She introduced James Taylor, Veteran Service Officer from the state office who was providing training, and Veteran Service Officers from Gilpin County and Clear Creek County. Rick Winfrey, Gilpin County Veteran Service Officer spoke. He used to be the Clear Creek Veteran Service Officer. Troy Ericson, Clear Creek Veteran Service Officer spoke. He was pleased to visit the county and appreciated the county hosting the training opportunity. Chairman Chandler-Henry stated that the county was grateful for Ms. Hammon and her service.The work was critical and the need was far greater than any of the counties could afford to fund. Brenda Worley, Colorado River Guides owner thanked the board for serving the community. She owned a small mom and pop rafting company. Their main target was getting families on the river. Her family appreciated the open space and appreciated the use of it. Commissioner Ryan 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 Other Liquor Business 10. Special Event Permit-Eagle County Charter Academy APPLICANT: Eagle County Charter Academy REQUEST: Special Events Permit EVENT: "Harvest Party" 2 09/15/2015 DATE OF THE EVENT: Friday, September 25,2015 LOCATION: Eagle Vail Pavilion—538 Eagle Road,Avon REPRESENTATIVE: David Courtney,Event Manger STAFF REPRESENTATIVE: Kathy Scriver CONCERNS/ISSUES: None DESCRIPTION: The applicant has requested a permit for their annual fundraiser. This is an"adult-only"wine tasting event. Appetizers will be provided by various local restaurants. The applicant expects 300 attendees. Beaver Liquor employees will be monitoring the entrance/exit points. 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 September 4, 2015, at least 10 days prior to the hearing. 3. No protests have been received in the Clerk's Office. 4. The applicant has provided an alcohol management plan,proof of server training, and notified the Eagle County Sheriff's Office. DISCUSSION: Ms. Scriver presented the request. Mr. Courtney stated that the event focused on the school. It had been a successful event for 18 straight years. They sell 300 tickets every year. Commissioner McQueeney moved that the Local Liquor Licensing Authority approve the permit for the Eagle County Charter Academy Fundraiser being held on September 25, 2015 from 12:00 pm to 10:00 pm at the Eagle-Vail Pavilion. Commissioner Ryan 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. 11. Special Event Permit-Aspen Center for Environmental Studies(ACES) APPLICANT: Aspen Center for Environmental Studies(ACES) REQUEST: Special Events Permit EVENT: Annual Harvest Party DATE OF THE EVENT: Saturday, October 17, 2015 LOCATION: Rock Bottom Ranch—2001 Hook Spur Road,Basalt REPRESENTATIVE: Katie Schwoerer,Event Manager STAFF REPRESENTATIVE: Kathy Scriver STAFF CONCERNS/ISSUES: None DESCRIPTION: The applicant has requested a permit for their annual "Harvest Party". ACES has been hosting the event since 2001. This is the fourth year that the organization will offer beer and wine. ACES will staff all entrances/exits to ensure that no one leaves with an alcoholic beverage. The event will feature live music, local food, apple-cider pressing, pumpkin carving, and much more. Signage and straw bales will be used to create the 3 09/15/2015 licensed boundary. The applicant anticipates 1,400 attendees throughout the day and has submitted an application for Mass Gathering Permit (pending). The event will be limited to no more than 500 if the Mass Gathering Permit is not approved. STAFF FINDINGS: 1. The application has submitted all the required documents and associate fees. 2. Public notice was given by the posting of a sign in a conspicuous place on the premises on September 4, 2015, at least 10 days prior to the hearing. 3. No protests have been filed in the Clerk's Office. 4. The applicant has provided an alcohol management plan,proof of server training, and has notified the Eagle County Sheriff's Office. DISCUSSION: Ms. Scriver presented the request. Katie Schwoerer was unable to attend the meeting. Staff had no concerns with the request. Commissioner Ryan moved that the Local Liquor Licensing Authority approve the permit for the Aspen Center for Environmental Studies"Harvest Party"being held at Rock Bottom Ranch on Saturday,October 17, 2015 from*12:00 pm—4:00 pm. Commissioner McQueeney 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. 12. Modification-Vail Food Services,Inc.DBA The 10th APPLICANT: Vail Food Services, Inc. TRADE NAME: The 10th LOCATION: Vail Mountain NE 'A Sec. 20,Township 5 Sol,R 80 W 6T REQUEST: Modification REPRESENTATIVE: Mike Friery, Sr. Director Vail Mountain Dining STAFF REPRESENTATIVE: Kathy Scriver DESCRIPTION: The applicant wishes to expand the outdoor liquor license boundary. The expansion would include terrain more suited to tent sites for guests. STAFF FINDINGS: 1. The application is in order, all requirements have been met, and fees paid. 2. Public notice was given by posting of a notice in a conspicuous place on the premises, September 4,2015. 3. No complaints or concerns were received. CONCERNS/ISSUES: Staff has no concerns with this request. 4 09/15/2015 DISCUSSION: Ms. Striver presented the request. Staff had no concerns with the request. A notice was posted on the premise and staff received no responses from neighboring business or residents. Mr. Friery stated that the area expansion would make it easier to accommodate guest requests.The area would be mostly used during the summer months. An approval from the Forest Service was required for the tents but not for the liquor license. Commissioner Ryan moved that the Local Licensing Authority approve the modification for Vail Food Services, Inc. d/b/a The 10th. Commissioner McQueeney seconded the motion. The vote was declared unanimous. Commissioner McQueeney moved to adjourn as the Eagle County Board of County Commissioners and re- convene as the Eagle County Local Liquor Licensing Authority. • Commissioner Ryan seconded the motion. The vote was declared unanimous. Work Sessions Strategic Planning Brent McFall, County Manager 13. Disaster Recovery Resources Presentation Iain Hyde,Deputy Director Colorado Resiliency and Recovery Office 14. Seven County Child Welfare Resiliency Project Kendra Schleff,Children,Family and Adult Services Eagle Valley Trail Update Ellie Caryl,ECO Trails Aric Otzelberger,Administration oar C h MG There being no further business befo - a a 4ie meeting w,s adjourned until September 22,2015. r� Attest: ( -lL l ot_�t bv* c0t°az..o '1(11 / lit ./ ✓PI( Clerk to the!oard Chairma 1147L,' D Ui 5 09/15/2015