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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 06/02/20 PUBLIC HEARING June 2, 2020 Present: Kathy Chandler-Henry Chairman Matt Scherr Commissioner Jeanne McQueeney Commissioner Jeff Shroll County Manager 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 spoke about early childhood and the tough position in terms of the early childcare field. She believed there was a crisis like she'd never seen before due to budget cuts and the COVID crisis. It was disheartening that many programs would be cut due to reduced revenue. She would continue to work on the issue, and early childhood was an issue for the community. People could feel free to talk to her about it. Representative Roberts carried a bill earlier in the year having to do with HOA's and child care would proceed and would likely be signed by the governor. Commissioner Scherr spoke about the importance of voting. He encouraged people to get engage in the issues and get involved by voting. Chairman Chandler-Henry spoke about kindness and treating everyone with kindness was the best one could do. She welcomed back Eagle County as the building opened up yesterday to the public. County Manager Updates Jeff Shroll recognized the Facilities Department for all their work. He recently met with some local restaurant owners and encouraged everyone to continue patronizing local businesses. He thanked the business community tremendously for their patience as the county worked through COVID with the Public Health Team. It would take a lot of collaboration and cooperation to get through this. COVID-19 Update Birch Barron provided a COVID update. He reviewed the weekly performance indicators. Over the last 10 days,there had been 17 new cases. Many of the cases were contracted during the holiday and spread of illness in the workplace. About 5%of the individuals that were tested came back positive.National and state trends had not changed much in the last week. The upcoming goal was to consider the next phase as early as June 22. This would depend on an approval from the state and cooperation from the community. He hoped to get some direction from the board and discuss what the new school year would look like. He reminded everyone that the river levels were high and tensions were high and there were a lot of non-COVID issues needing to be addressed. Information was available on ECemergency.org where there was a tool kit for businesses, information about the current fire restriction updates,and a river level chart. 1 06/02/20 Consent Agenda 1. Easement Agreement between Eagle County Government and Centurytel Televideo Inc. for the relocation and maintenance of Centurytel's fiber optic lines Tori Franks,Housing Department 2. Resolution 2020-040 Concerning Taxpayer Generated Petition for Abatement and Refund of Taxes Before the Eagle County Board of Commissioners Rhea Silverkorn,Administration 3. Resolution 2020-041 Concerning Taxpayer Generated Abatement and Refund of Taxes-Request for Administrative Denial Rhea Silverkorn, Administration Commissioner McQueeney moved to approve the Consent Agenda for June 2, 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 2020-042 Appointment for Eagle County Planning Commission Commissioner Scherr moved to approve the resolution appointments for Eagle County Planning Commission. Commissioner McQueeney seconded the motion.The vote was declared unanimous. 2. Resolution 2020-043 Appointment for Roaring Fork Valley Regional Planning Commission Commissioner Scherr moved to approve the appointment resolution for Roaring Fork Valley Regional Planning Commission. Commissioner McQueeney seconded the motion. The vote was declared unanimous. 3. The Board of County Commissioners will meet as necessary to review and take action on any issues related to the COVID-19 Local Disaster Emergency. EAGLE There being no further business b:y '^' �, the meeting wa adjourned until June 9,20 0. AO Attest: -g-0—AG--t Co / Clerk to the$oard �oRa°o Chairma 2 06/02/20