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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 09/17/19 PUBLIC HEARING September 17, 2019 Present: Kathy Chandler-Henry Chairman Pro-Tern Matt Scherr Commissioner Jeff Shroll County Manager Beth Oliver Deputy County Attorney Kathy Scriver Deputy Clerk to the Board Absent: Jeanne McQueeney Chairman This being a scheduled Public Hearing,the following items were presented to the Board of County Commissioners for their consideration: Commissioner Updates Commissioner Scherr stated that the next home buyer's class would be held in Avon on Wednesday, September 19th. The class was put on by the Valley Home Store. Also,this Wednesday there was a workshop on owning an electric car at Walking Mountains in Avon. Chandler-Henry stated that there was a great water seminar put on by the Colorado River Water Conservation District being held in Grand Junction on Wednesday, September 18th. This was an annual water event, and the title this year was: "Uncertainty: Count on it,Feast or Famine on the Colorado River." County Manager Updates Jeff Shroll announced that there would be an Avon Community Party at Nottingham Park this Thursday, Friday,and Saturday. He also spoke about the explosives training exercise he took part in recently. He expressed appreciation for the training that the various law enforcement agencies engaged in; they took the training and their operations seriously. Special thanks to Chief Gregg Daly for allowing him to be a part of the action. Consent Agenda 1. Vacation of Easement for Access to an Instrument Landing Device Taylor Ryan, Engineering Department Commissioner Scherr moved to approve the Consent Agenda for September 17,2019,as presented. Commissioner Chandler-Henry seconded the motion. Of the two voting Commissioners,the vote was declared unanimous. Constituent Input Chairman McQueeney opened and closed constituent input, as there was none. 1 09/17/2019 Business Item(s) 1. Resolution 2019-068 Designating Sept 17-23 Constitution Week in Eagle County Rhea Silverkorn, Administration Executive Summary: Constitution Week is the commemoration of America's most important document. It is celebrated annually during the week of September 17-23. Leesa Sherman-Hochmuth is Regent of the 10th Mountain Chapter of Daughters of the American Revolution and will be here to present this resolution. The aims of the Constitution Week celebration are to: • Emphasize citizens'responsibilities for protecting and defending the Constitution. • Inform people that the Constitution is the basis for America's great heritage and the foundation for our way of life. • Encourage the study of the historical events which led to the framing of the Constitution in September 1787. Leesa Sherman-Hochmuth thanked the Eagle County Commissioners for reading the proclamation. She asked that everyone reflect on the noble intent of the determined Americans at the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia back in 1787. Her group was non-profit and non-political. They were a women's service organization that supported patriotism, education, and historic preservation. Commissioner Scherr moved to approve the resolution Designation September 17-23 Constitution Week in Eagle County. Commissioner Chandler-Henry seconded the motion. Of the two voting Commissioners,the vote was declared unanimous. 2. Resolution 2019-069 Designating September 2019 as Mental Health Awareness Month Kim Goodrich,Mental Health Coordinator,Public Health and Environment Executive Summary: Mental health is essential to everyone's overall health and well-being; and mental illnesses are real and prevalent in this nation. All Americans experience times of difficulty and stress in their lives and should feel comfortable in seeking help and support to manage these times. Eagle County has committed to supporting prevention, early identification, and early intervention as effective ways to reduce the burden of mental illnesses and other chronic conditions. With effective treatment, all individuals with mental illnesses—even serious mental illnesses -can make progress toward recovery and lead full, productive lives. Each business, school, governmental agency,healthcare provider,public and private organization and citizen has a responsibility to promote mental health and well-being for all. Kim Goodrich recognized Agnes Harakal for organizing the parade to call attention to mental health awareness. Agnes Harakal stated that the parade began three years ago. She thanked all the organizations that had participated over the years. Henry McQueeney, Assistant Principal from Eagle Valley Middle School, introduced the Student Council members and the"No Place for hate"inembers. Sheriff Van Beek stated that it was exciting to see this event grow. It was great to partner with kids and other groups. The county was making great strides forward. Molly Fiore with SpeakUp— ReachOut spoke about all the collaboration happening. All the groups were coining together as a community to live a vision. She was honored to be part of making a difference in the community. Michelle Muething from the Hope Center spoke. She was proud to be part of the movement taking place in the community. Commissioner Chandler-Henry recognized Ms. Harakal for her and her family's work to remove the stigma around mental health. 2 09/17/2019 Chris Lindley recognized Glen and John, Ms. Harakal's son and husband. This community was working as a community not seen anywhere else. The county was taking a risk to push forward to tax on a substance that was detrimental to the youth and to the community to raise money for a needed opportunity. He thanked the Board for taking the same bold move with nicotine. Michelle Hartel-Stecher, Executive Director of the Eagle River Youth Coalition spoke. Her organization was honored to help be a part of this solution in Eagle County. She was especially touched to see all the young people participate. She believed the community had come a long way,but based on the data,there was still a ways to go. Commissioner Scherr believed that the community was remarkable providing programs and organizations that could address the problem. It was up to everyone in the community to embrace people who have challenges. Commissioner Chandler-Henry moved to approve Designating September 2019 as Mental Health Awareness Month. Commissioner Scherr seconded the motion. Of the two voting Commissioners,the vote was declared unanimous. Work Session - Eagle County Room 1. Presentation of the 2018 Eagle County Audited Financial Statements Manager Update - Holy Cross Room f EAGLEco �%t:3. Gym There being no further busine ,: ^ i o:rd,the meeting was adjourned until September 24,2019. coiokaa° Attest: �� �1.�, rn 7ertBoard Ch ' an 3 09/17/2019