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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 03/22/16 PUBLIC HEARING March 22, 2016 Present: Jeanne McQueeney Chairman Jillian Ryan Commissioner Kathy Chandler-Henry 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 Chairman McQueeney mentioned the horrible terrorist attack in Brussels and sent the county's thoughts and prayers to the Belgian people. Commissioner Chandler—Henry spoke about the community conversations at which about 65 people attended in Edwards at the last session. The turnout had a good discussion and representatives from many local district leaders. Commissioner Ryan spoke about house bill 1336,a bill which attempts to reduce the high cost of premiums for western slope counties, for people who purchase through the market place and not through an employer. Premiums were higher for these folks than for those on the Front Range. This bill would combine all state areas for purposes of calculating premium costs. House bill 1039 was Representative Mitsch Bush's tire tread bill. This bill offered one more tool requiring adequate tire tread on passenger vehicles during the winter. This would be a requirement at all times. CDOT would have to provide a winter education campaign and use variable messaging signs warning people to not use the mountain passes without adequate tires. Chairman McQueeney spoke about the Rotary Youth Leadership program in early June. Youth interested could contact her for details. The Rotary was also putting on a student job fair on April 7th at Battle Mountain High School. The next session for the community conversations would be held on April 1 in Edwards and April 7 in the Roaring Fork Valley. Consent Agenda 1. Agreement between Eagle County and Dominion Voting Systems, Inc. for Acquisition of Voting System Software and Equipment Teak Simonton, Clerk and Recorder 2. Agreement between Eagle County and the Eagle River Watershed Council for Provision of Watershed Protection Services Ray Merry,Environmental Health and Holly Loff with the Watershed Council spoke. 3. Memorandum of Understanding between Eagle County and the State of Colorado for the Low Income Energy Assistance Program Kathy Lyons,Economic Services 4. Agreement between Eagle County and Vail Valley Partnership for Economic Development Services Brent McFall,Administration 1 03/22/2016 Holly Loff spoke about the agreement between the county and Eagle River Watershed Council. She explained that the organization was a non-profit organization focused on keeping the rivers healthy through education. She spoke about an upcoming event related to Cutthroat Trout on March 23. The 16th Annual Community Pride Highway Cleanup would take place Saturday,May 7. They provided an amazing and robust website where maps and data points related to river health were available. Ray Merry explained that county funds helped leverage other funds for entities that also did water quality monitoring. Kathy Lyons highlighted the Low Income Energy Assistance program. The program ran from November through April each year. Anyone paying heating bills could receive a one-time benefit to help with these costs. Commissioner Chandler—Henry moved to approve the Consent Agenda for March 22,2016, as presented. Commissioner Ryan seconded the motion. The vote was declared unanimous. • Citizen Input Chairman Jeanne McQueeney opened public input. Matt Scherr spoke to the board about The Augustana Senior Care organization. Castle Peak Senior Life was the facility that was currently being built in Eagle Ranch. They anticipated a fall opening. His number was 970-989-2500 Tim Middendorf, Chief Operating Officer of Augustana spoke. He has been around helping facilitate the start-up of this facility. He would be hiring the first campus administrator. He introduced Dan Shields. Mr. Shields expressed his happiness about being the first campus administrator. He had worked in senior living facilities for the past 26 years. He and his wife were looking for housing and were excited about their move. He was excited about the service as it was so needed in the area. Commissioner Ryan acknowledged the hard work that has gone into the fruition of the project by past boards,the attorney's team and the current board. She was very excited. Chairman McQueeney closed public comment. Business Items Commissioner Ryan moved to adjourn as the Eagle County Board of County Commissioners and re- convene as the Eagle County Housing and Development Authority. Commissioner Chandler-Henry seconded the motion. The vote was declared unanimous. Eagle County Housing and Development Authority 5. Agreement for Architectural Services between Lake Creek Village LLC and Tab Associates,Inc. for Lake Creek Village Apartments Improvements Jill Klosterman, Housing Ms.Klosterman explained the agreement. Approval was needed for this agreement to allow repairs to building wrap siding and the windows. The agreement would design the fit, window design, and proper construction plans. Once the architectural work was complete they would look for a general contractor to complete the work. If complete funding was not available,they will do one building at a time to complete the needed work. Mr. Ullom believed that Tab and Associates was the best firm to do this work. Commissioner Chandler—Henry commented that this initiative hit the strategic plan on several fronts and expressed pleasure at the approach. Ms.Klosterman explained that previous recommendations included forming different neighborhoods with play areas and recreation areas. They would likely choose some different colors to help create this feeling. 2 03/22/2016 Commissioner Chandler-Henry moved to approve the agreement for architectural services between Lake Creek Village, LLC and Tab Associates,Inc. for Lake Creek Village Apartments Improvements. Commissioner Ryan seconded the motion. The vote was declared unanimous. Commissioner Ryan moved to adjourn as the Eagle County Housing and Development Authority and re- convene as the Eagle County Board of County Commissioners. Commissioner Chandler-Henry seconded the motion. The vote was declared unanimous. Work Session 6. I-70 Edwards Interchange Phase II Project Update • Eva Wilson, Engineering aeUGL There being no further business bef r `i. .t ,e meeting was adjourned until ar t h 29,2016. Attest: I • cS ^1. 1" 0 c. A j v -otoRhe ' Clerk to the oard Ch./an 3 03/22/2016