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February 4, 2020
Present: Kathy Chandler-Henry Chairman
Matt Scherr Commissioner
Jeanne McQueeney Commissioner
Jeff Shroll County Manager
Brian 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 gave a shout out to the County Attorney's Office for their work on a possible
bill in this legislative session to help out with the issue around early childhood. She hoped the bill would be
introduced.
Chairman Chandler-Henry spoke about the Walking Mountain's sustainable film series. The event was
meant to raise awareness and encourage community dialogue about environmental issues afflicting the world. The
Biggest Little Farm film about farming and biodiversity would be shown on February 12th.
Commissioner Scherr provided information about the Food System Summit at Colorado Mountain College
being held on Sat. February 22, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
County Manager Updates
Jeff Shroll reminded everyone about the State of the County address next week. There would be a video
presentation and employee recognition followed by light snacks.
Consent Agenda
1. Modification#7 to Federal Highway Administration Agreement Regarding Red Dirt Bridge
Rickie Davies,Engineering
2. Amendments to Memorandum of Understanding Between Eagle County and the Colorado Workforce
Center
Rhea Silverkorn,Administration
3. 2018 FTA Section 5339(c)Grant for Electric Buses and Chargers with Colorado Department of
Transportation
Jared Barnes, ECO Transit
4. 2020 VW Settlement Funds Grant for Electric Buses and Chargers with Colorado Department of
Transportation
Jaren Barnes,ECO Transit
5. Resolution 2020-011 Updating Ambulance Licensing Standards
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Kathy Parker,Attorney's Office
6. Approval of the Minutes for the Board of County Commissioner Meetings for November 19,December 9,
December 10, and December 13,2019
Kathy Scriver, Clerk&Recorder's Office
Jared Barnes spoke about items 3 and 4 on the Consent Agenda. The grant agreement was for
funding assistance for ECO Transit's purchase of three electric buses and chargers. The 5339(c) funding
was providing$1,300,000 of funding and was been combined with Volkswagon settlement funds to
provide ECO Transit with a project total of$2,882,700. The 5339(c)grant will require the entire
project local match of$304,166. ECO Transit's matching funds are currently budgeted in 2020.
Chris Montera, CEO with Eagle County Paramedics spoke about item 5 on the Consent Agenda.
The amended Eagle County Emergency Medical Services Ambulance Licensing Standards adds a Class B
license that was administratively approved license for service providers that are licensed in another county
and provide limited services in the county, such as for special events. The standards were also revised and
reorganized for increased clarity.
Commissioner Schen moved to approve the Consent Agenda for February 04, 2020, as presented.
Commissioner McQueeney seconded the motion. The vote was declared unanimous.
Constituent Input
Chairman Chandler-Henry opened and closed constituent input, as there was none.
Business Items
1. Resolution 2020-012 Concerning Appointments to the Eagle County Regional Transportation Authority
Board
Claire Wilson,ECO Transit
Executive Summary: The Town of Eagle requests the Commissioners appoint Anne McKibbin as the regular
member for a term expiring April 30, 2020.
Tanya Allen,Regional Transportation Director stated that the resolutions appointed Anne McKibbin as the
representative from Town of Eagle.
Commissioner McQueeney moved to approve the resolution concerning appointments to the Eagle County
Regional Transportation Authority Board.
Commissioner Scherr seconded the motion. The vote was declared unanimous.
2. Resolution 2020-013 Proclaiming One Book One Valley, a Valley-Wide Community Read 2020
Rhea Silverkorn,Administration
Executive Summary: This resolution promotes a valley-wide community read of the book"I Am Not Your Perfect
Mexican Daughter." One Book One Valley is an annual event, organized by the Vail Public Library, in
collaboration with the Bookworm of Edwards, Colorado Mountain College, Battle Mountain High School,Eagle
Valley High School and Vail Mountain School.
Lori Barnes, Vail Town Librarian spoke. She introduced Katie Walker with Colorado Mountain College.
Ms. Walker introduced the book chosen for this year's read,I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter by
Erika Sanchez. She encouraged everyone to read the book. The book was a national award winner.
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Commissioner Scherr moved to approve the resolution proclaiming One Book One Valley, a Valley-Wide
Community Read 2020.
Commissioner McQueeney seconded the motion. The vote was declared unanimous.
3. Northwest Loan Fund 2020 Grant Application
Anna Earl,Finance
Executive Summary: The Northwest Loan Fund(NLF)is submitting a grant application for 2020 on behalf
of Northwest Colorado Council of Governments to fund new local business.NLF is requesting the Commissioners
close out the current grant and sign the 2020 grant application and intergovernmental agreement.
Anita Cameron, Director of Northwest Loan Fund Business Lending, spoke. The regions included were
those in Northwest Colorado, except for Mesa County. Eagle County was the lead county for the grant application.
Some of the local businesses borrowers included, 7 Hermits Brewing,Mountain Water Works,Vail Brewing
Company, Capitol Creek Brewing in Basalt, Rocky Mountain Adventure,and Eagle Climbing Fitness. She
introduced Larry Moore with Eagle Climbing Fitness.
Mr.Moore stated that he found Ms. Cameron through the Vail Valley Partnership. He was grateful to be a
part of the community.
Ms. Cameron spoke about the loan fund members. The loan committee member for Eagle County was Jill
Klosterman. She reviewed the numbers in the loan fund. They were able to make higher risk loans,reaching
beyond what banking institutions were able to consider.
Commissioner McQueeney moved to approve the Northwest Loan Fund 2020 Grant Application.
Commissioner Scherr seconded the motion. The vote was declared unanimous.
4. Resolution 2020-014 Adopting the Eagle County 2020 Legislative Policy Statement
Abby Dallmann,County Manager's Office
Executive Summary: The 2020 Legislative Policy Statement identifies the county's key policy principles on
legislative issues.The county will utilize the Legislative Policy Statement as a guiding document when reviewing
and analyzing specific bills that impact Eagle County interests. Throughout the 2020 Colorado General Assembly,
the Board of Commissioners will weigh in and report on any advocacy efforts undertaken.
Ms. Dallmann, Eagle County Special Project Manager, stated that the policy statement was the framework
by which the Board of County Commissioners reviewed legislation both at the state and federal level. The
legislative policy statement primarily focused on strategic plan priorities, government structure, and funding
sources. The policy statement was on the Eagle County Website.
Chairman Chandler-Henry encouraged people to take a look those and provide feedback.
Commissioner Scherr moved to approve the resolution adopting the Eagle County 2020 Legislative Policy
Statement.
Commissioner McQueeney seconded the motion.The vote was declared unanimous.
Planning Files—Eagle County Room
1. Tabling of ZS-009001-2019 Walking Mountains Science Center- Sweetwater Campus
Kris Valdez, Community Development
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Executive Summary: The applicant requests approval for a year-round resort recreational facility on the property
located at 776 Sweetwater Road. The proposal consists of day and overnight camps as well as up to two special
events each year with up to 300 attendees. The camp and special events would be operated by Walking Mountains
Science Center.
The applicant requested the tabling to resolve a driveway variance issue.
Kris Valdez stated that the applicant was requesting a tabling in order to work out a variance with the Fire
District. The file would be tabled unit February 25, 2020 at approx. 1:30 p.m.
Commissioner Scherr moved to table file ZS-009001-2019 Walking Mountains Science Center—
Sweetwater Campus until February 25,2020.
Commissioner McQueeney seconded the motion. The vote was declared unanimous.
Work Sessions - Eagle County Room
1. Quarterly Interest and Public Trustee Presentations
2. The Bright House Project Capitol Campaign
3. Front County Ranger Program Update
4. Eagle County Vegetation Management Department Update
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