No preview available
HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 03/10/20 PUBLIC HEARING March 10, 2020 Present: Kathy Chandler-Henry Chairman Matt Scherr Commissioner Jeanne McQueeney Commissioner Jeff Shroll County Manager Holly Strablizky Assistant 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 stated that she attended a Colorado Association of Ski Towns(CAST)meeting this past week. The meeting was held in Denver in order to meet with legislators. There were some big bills around healthcare and she was impressed with the legislators' response and work on the bills. Chairman Chandler-Henry thanked Commissioner McQueeney for her attendance at the state house and testifying on Wednesday on behalf of some climate bills. She stated that last week she attended the National Association of Counties meeting and focused on the public lands discussions. She believed that protecting the environment,species,air and water was of critical importance to Eagle County. She would be following up with future updates. County Manager Updates Jeff Shroll thanked the county teams and staff working on the COVID-19 issues throughout the county. He believed that Eagle County was a resilient community and it was heartwarming knowing that resources could be pooled with neighboring communities,towns,local government partners,and metro districts to get on top of a crisis and a solution. People could go to ecemergincy.org for information. Constituent Input Chairman Chandler-Henry opened and closed constituent input,as there was none. Consent Agenda 1. Agreement For Transfer of FAA Entitlement Funds to Complete EGE's Deicing Pad Project David Reid,Airport 2. Resolution 2020-018 Approval of the Special Use Permit,file no.ZS-6443 Nova Guides to Operate an Outdoor Resort Recreational Facility Kris Valdez,Community Development 1 03/10/2020 3. Resolution 2020-019 Concerning Hearings on Taxpayer Generated Petitions for Abatement and Refund of Taxes Rhea Silverkorn, Administration Commissioner McQueeney moved to approve the Consent Agenda for March 10,2020,as presented. Commissioner Scherr 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 2020-020 Concerning Appointments to the E911 Telephone Service Authority Board Christina Hooper,Attorney's Office Executive Summary: This Resolution thanks Tom Denbroske for his years of service,and makes appointments to the E911 Telephone Service Authority Board Ms. Hooper stated that the resolution would appoint or reappoint four members. The board was created in 1991 by an intergovernmental agreement between the county and local municipalities and required that the Board of County Commissioners to appoint the members to the Authority. The vacancies were a result to the death of Jon Asper and the retirement of Tom Denbroske. The other two vacancies were due to terms expiring. Commissioner Scherr moved to approve the resolution concerning appointments to the E911 Telephone Service Authority Board and recognizing Tom Denbroske for his service. Commissioner McQuecney seconded the motion. The vote was declared unanimous. 2. Resolution 2020-021 First Extension of the Eagle County COVED-19 Local Disaster Emergency Executive Summary: First Extension of the Eagle County COVID-19 Local Disaster Emergency. Birch Barron, Eagle County Emergency Manger provided an overview. Upon notification of the first case of COVID-19 they moved rapidly to evaluate whether an emergency declaration was the right tool and a decision was made to move forward with a Local Disaster Emergency Declaration to open administration channels and make sure that the county had all of the right tools to effectively respond should this crisis become worse. The Declaration was signed by the County Manager on Saturday. Heath Harmon,Eagle County Public Health and Environment Director stated that from the Public Health side,their goal was to explain clearly to the public what the concerns were and maybe what they were not. The Declaration helped support the public health needs and freed up additional resources needed to assist with communication. It kept the county in constant communication with other public health state leaders as the situation continued to immerge. Kathy Parker, Eagle County Assistant County Attorney,stated that the extension continued the county's eligibility for disaster funding. The Declaration also clarified the roles of various partners and county employees. It recognizes that Eagle County Public Health and Environment are coordinating the response and could issue orders enforceable by the Eagle County Sherriff. It also recognizes that the County Manager manages general operations and reviews staff resources. Chairman Chandler-Henry believed the county was prepared and this was a tool to help do that. 2 03/10/2020 Mr. Barron stated that they were already seeing secondary impacts of shortages of protective equipment, staffing in jobs that were key and essential to public safety. He believed it was important to initiate the Declaration of Emergency early to ensure it was in place so necessary tools were available. Chairman Chandler-Henry believed the county was prepared. The document was available on the Eagle County on the Commissioner page. Commissioner McQueeney stated that the best source of information for the public was ecemergency.org. She believed it was important to protect the people who had been affected by this. There were simple procedures that people could follow in terms of being prepared. Mr. Harmon explained that the virus was transmitted by virus partials within three to six feet. The goal was to make sure that people who have had these interactions understand the symptoms. The symptoms were fever, cough and shortness of breath. He encouraged people to wash their hands and cover their coughs. Older adults over the age of 60 and/or anybody that had underlying health conditions were most vulnerable. The four goals were to identify the first cases,slow down the transmission,protect the critical medical infrastructure from being inundated and lastly,protect the most vulnerable in the community. He believed there could be more cases and encouraged people to visit ecemergency.org for information. Commissioner Scherr believed the coordination of information and resources was important so everyone was on the same page and following the same rules. Mr. Harmon stated that there were videos available and as other information became available they would continue to provide information. It was expected there would be more cases in the future. Mr. Barron stated that everything was translated in Spanish on ecemergency.org. Commissioner McQueeney moved to approve the First Extension of the Eagle County COVID-19 Local Disaster Emergency. Commissioner Scherr seconded the motion. The vote was declared unanimous. Commissioner Scherr moved to adjourn as the Eagle County Board of County Commissioners and re- convene as the Eagle County Air Terminal Corporation. Commissioner McQueeney seconded the motion. The vote was declared unanimous. Eagle County Air Terminal Corporation 1. Certificate of Final Acceptance of Terminal Project Jessica Clark,Finance Executive Summary: Per the terms of the ECAT Bond Issuance,we need to execute this certificate upon completion of the terminal remodel project. Rick Ullom, Facilities Management Director stated that there were many steps in the final closeout,this being the final few steps in the process. He shared an overview of the work that had been done in the terminal. The course of the project had been in the construction phase for over two years. There were now four gates with bridges. There were concession spaces and additional capacity for people staging. Commissioner McQueeney moved to approve the Certificate of Final Acceptance of Terminal Project. Commissioner Scherr seconded the motion. The vote was declared unanimous. Commissioner Scherr moved to adjourn as the Eagle County Air Terminal Corporation and re-convene as the Eagle County Board of County Commissioners. Commissioner McQueeney seconded the motion. The vote was declared unanimous. 3 03/10/2020 Planning Files - Eagle County Room 1. Amended Final Plat(AFP)for 273 Borders Road-AFP-009074-2019 Olivia Cook,Community Development Executive Summary: The Amended Final Plat application is to amend a building envelope at 273 Borders Road in Beaver Creek.The proposal is to redistribute portions of the building envelope by moving 103 square feet from the west side of the building envelope to the southeastern portion. Ms. Cook presented the request. There wasn't a change in the overall size just a redistribution of the 103 sq. ft.from one side of the property to the other. This would normally be an administrative file however because the applicant wasn't able to get all the letter of written approval from the adjacent property owners a public hearing was required. The plans were submitted to the Beaver Creek Design Review Board and were approved on August 21,2019. Of the five standards,three were in conformance and two of the standards did not apply. Staff conducted an extensive review of the application and recommended approval. Chairman McQueeney opened and closed public comment,as there was none. Commissioner McQueeney appreciated the straight forwardness of the file. Commissioner Scherr shared the same thoughts as Commissioner McQueeney. Chairman Chandler-Henry concurred with her fellow commissioners. Commissioner McQueeney moved to approve the proposed Final Plat for 273 Borders Road, Eagle County File No. AFP-009074-2019,incorporating staffs findings and recommendations conditions,because this application,as conditioned,meets the standards for approval of an Amended Final Plat. Commissioner Scherr seconded the motion. The vote was declared unanimous. Animal Services Advisory Council Interviews - Holy Cross Room Work Session - Eagle County Room 1. Edwards Recycle Drop Site Proposed Location Change and Upgrade Jesse Masten, Solid Waste and Recycling Executive Summary: Staff has identified a new location for the Edwards Recycle Drop Site upgrade.The upgrade will consist of 40 cubic yard roll-off containers for the commingle and paper streams and a 40 cubic yard cardboard compactor.The increased capacity for the commingle and the paper and the upgrade to the cardboard compactor will result in reduced hauls from the site. ,,,,,,,,z, Coe. EAGL . There b-' :,no further business tb- '(• _y-•:• r ,the meeting was adjourned until March 17,2020. r�,�OR Au° / Attest _ _ C rk the Board Chairman 4 03/10/2020