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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 10/22/19 PUBLIC HEARING October 22, 2019 Present: Jeanne McQueeney Chairman Matt Scherr Commissioner Angelo Fernandez Deputy County Manager Brian Treu County Attorney Kathy Scriver Deputy Clerk to the Board Absent: Kathy Chandler-Henry Commissioner This being a scheduled Public Hearing,the following items were presented to the Board of County Commissioners for their consideration: Commissioner Updates Commissioner Scherr spoke about all the ballots being received in the mail and urged everyone to get their ballots in one of the drop boxes around the county. There were several convenient locations. He also urged anyone mailing their ballot to get them in by October 31St as post marks, did not count. Chairman McQueeney stated that commissioners were busy on behalf of the county last week. They'd been meeting with a couple of organizations who did lobbing for the county. This was the time to reach out with any ideas such as affordable health care, affordable housing, and others that were affecting our community. The local representatives would be interested in hearing from anyone with ideas or suggestions. County Manager Updates Angelo Fernandez reminded everyone about the jobs available with the Bureau of Census. The Bureau had many job opportunities for the upcoming Census 2020. Many of the jobs had flexible work hours. He also announced that Catholic Charities and Eagle County Law Enforcement Immigrant Alliance were sponsoring the 9th Annual Fall Coat Drive. Winter gear could be dropped off any police station in the county,at the Edwards Mountain Rec Center, or any county First Bank location. Consent Agenda 1. Resolution 2019-075 for an Amendment to the Red Mountain Ranch Parcel L-1 Planned Unit Development,PDA6658 Morgan Beryl, Community Development 2. Resolution 2019-076 for Red Mountain Parcel L-1 Planned Unit Development file no. ZC-6659 Morgan Beryl,Community Development 3. Agreement for Construction Between Eagle County and Straight Stripe Painting Inc Josh Miller,Project Management 4. Fifth Amendment to the Agreement for Inmate Health Care Services Jessie Porter, Sheriff's Office 1 10/22/2019 5. September 2019 Payment Report Jill Klosterman,Finance Commissioner Scherr moved to approve the Consent Agenda for October 22,2019, as presented. Chairman McQueeney 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. Business Items 1. Resolution 2019-077 in Support of Ballot Issue 1A Rhea Silverkorn,Administration Executive Summary: The Board of County Commissioners for Eagle County is authorized by C.R.S. §1-45- 117(1)(b)(III)(A)to pass a resolution taking a position of advocacy on any local ballot issue. This resolution is in support of Ballot Issue lA which would fund public health programs and education through the taxation of tobacco and nicotine products. Chairman McQueeney stated that this was the issue brought forward by the Public Health Department and the youth of Eagle County who were looking for way to curb youth vaping issues. The resolution would increase the sale price through a sales tax on tobacco and nicotine products. This put Eagle County in line with some of the other towns. Commissioner Scherr moved to approve the resolution in support of Ballot Issue IA. Chairman McQueeney seconded the motion. Of the two voting Commissioners,the vote was declared unanimous. 2. Resolution 2019-078 in Support of Ballot Issue 6A Rhea Silverkorn,Administration Executive Summary: The Board of County Commissioners for Eagle County is authorized by C.R.S. §1-45- 117(1)(b)(III)(A)to pass a resolution taking a position of advocacy on any local ballot issue. This resolution is in support of Ballot Issue 6B which would authorize the Eagle Valley Library District to offset revenue losses in relation to the Gallagher Amendment. Tegan Davis with the Eagle Valley Library District spoke in support for the resolution supporting Ballot Issue 6A. Commissioner Scherr moved to approve the resolution in support of Ballot Issue 6A. Chairman McQueeney seconded the motion. Of the two voting Commissioners,the vote was declared unanimous. 3. Resolution 2019-079 in Support of Ballot Issue 6B Rhea Silverkorn, Administration 2 10/22/2019 Executive Summary: The Board of County Commissioners for Eagle County is authorized by C.R.S. §1-45- 117(1)(b)(III)(A)to pass a resolution taking a position of advocacy on any local ballot issue. This resolution is in support of Ballot Issue 6B which would authorize the Eagle County Health Service District to offset revenue losses in relation to the Gallagher Amendment. Chris Montero, Chief Executive Officer for the Eagle County Health Service District spoke in support for the resolution supporting Ballot Issue 6B. Commissioner Scherr moved to approve the resolution in support of Ballot Issue 6B. Chairman McQueeney seconded the motion. Of the two voting Commissioners,the vote was declared unanimous. 4. Resolution 2019-080 in Support of Proposition CC Rhea Silverkorn,Administration Executive Summary: The Board of County Commissioners for Eagle County is authorized by C.R.S. §1-45- 117(1)(b)(III)(A)to pass a resolution taking a position of advocacy on any statewide ballot issue. This resolution is in support of Proposition CC which would allow the state to retain the current rate of tax collection without regard to TABOR caps. Bryan Treu stated that Proposition CC was a statewide debrucing question mitigating impacts of TABOR (Tax Payers Bill of Rights)on a statewide basis. A vast array of local governments had already done the debrucing. Commissioner Scherr stated that if Proposition CC were passed,the School District would receive between $1.4 and 4 million dollars over the next three years. Proposition CC also funded transportation. Commissioner Scherr moved to approve the resolution in support of Proposition CC. Chairman McQueeney seconded the motion. Of the two voting Commissioners,the vote was declared unanimous. 5. Resolution 2019-081 in Support of Proposition DD Rhea Silverkorn,Administration Executive Summary: The Board of County Commissioners for Eagle County is authorized by C.R.S. §1-45- 117(1)(b)(III)(A)to pass a resolution taking a position of advocacy on any statewide ballot issue. This resolution is in support of Proposition DD which would authorize and tax sports betting in Colorado's casinos to fund water infrastructure projects. Bryan Treu stated that Proposition DD would put a 10 percent tax on casinos/sports betting and would go towards improving water infrastructure projects in Colorado and gambling addiction services. Commissioner Scherr moved to approve the resolution in support of Proposition DD. Chairman McQueeney seconded the motion. Of the two voting Commissioners,the vote was declared unanimous. 6. Resolution 2019-082 Concerning an Appointment to the Basalt Regional Library Board Rhea Silverkorn,Administration Executive Summary: Resolution to appoint Ryan Anslyn to the Basalt Regional Library District Board of Trustees as an Eagle County representative. 3 10/22/2019 Commissioner Scherr moved to approve the resolution concerning an appointment to the Basalt Regional Library Board. Chairman McQueeney seconded the motion. Of the two voting Commissioners,the vote was declared unanimous. Animal Services Advisory Committee Interviews 7";EAGit / There - There being no further business befo ¶ a ; meeting was adjourned until October 29, 2019. oloRioo Attest: C -r the Board Cirman 4 10/22/2019