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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 06/23/20 PUBLIC HEARING June 23, 2020 4 4 Present: Kathy Chandler-Henry Chairman Matt Scherr Commissioner Jeff Shroll County Manager Brian Treu County Attorney Holly Strablizky Assistant County Attorney Kathy Scriver Deputy Clerk to the Board Absent: Jeanne McQueeney Commissioner This being a scheduled Public Hearing,the following items were presented to the Board of County Commissioners for their consideration: COVID-19 Update Birch Barron reviewed the key performance indicators. Statewide there had been a decrease in COVID-19 cases and a slight flatting of the curve. There were a lot of increase cases in the southern states.The community was dependent on visitors, and it was important to look closely at creating a culture for visitors so there was a respect for the community. Hospital visits and medical visits were comfortable. Over the last five day period,there had been 33 new cases,representing a significant increase. It was too soon to determine if this increase was a trend. He believed that Eagle County was a community that cared about one another and everyone needed to take responsibility. The county submitted a variance request to the state a couple of weeks ago,but the county had not received an approval or denial of the variance. The county was currently in the"Blue Phase"and making changes to remove the cap on lodging and allow small gathering with social distancing. Commissioner Scherr asked if the outbreaks came from outside the community. Mr.Barron stated that most of the outbreaks were residents in the Roaring Fork area. The two large clusters came from groups of people participating in public gatherings within the community. Commissioner Updates Commissioner Scherr encouraged everyone to get out and vote. Ballots could be dropped off at various locations in the county. Chairman Chandler-Henry reminded people of the importance of wearing masks. Washing hands and social distancing was still very important. The county was working with the communications department to provide information to guests and visitors who may not be aware of the face covering recommendations. County Manager Updates Jeff Shroll stated that he just returned from a meeting with the Beaver Creek Restaurant and Lodging Association and provided to them an update on the county's current state of affairs. He believed the lodging industry and restaurant owners were happy that certain restrictions were being lifted. 1 06/23/2020 Consent Agenda 1. Encroachment Easement Agreement Between Eagle County and the Roaring Fork Transportation Authority' for Bus Shelters Kelly Miller, Engineering 2. Termination Agreement in Connection with the Payoff of the 2017A Bonds for Eagle County Air Terminal Corporation (ECG)-Removed from the Consent Agenda. Bryan Treu,Attorney's Office 3. First Amendment to On-Call Services between Eagle County Regional Airport and Umbrella for TPO Roof Project Koltin Howard-Talbott,Airport 4. Jouflas Correction Quit Claim Deed Parcel A Beth Oliver,Attorney's Office 5. Jouflas Correction Quit Claim Deed Parcel B Beth Oliver,Attorney's Office 6. Agreement for Construction Between Eagle County and Concrete Works of Colorado for Apron Joint Maintenance and Rehabilitation Josh Miller, Project Management 7. Resolution 2020-044 Concerning Hearings on Taxpayer Generated Petitions for Abatement and Refund of Taxes Rhea Silverkorn,Administration 8. May 2020 Payment Report Jill Klosterman,Finance Chairman Chandler-Henry stated that Item 2 would be pulled from the Consent Agenda and considered by the Eagle County Air Terminal Corporation later on the agenda. Commissioner Scherr moved to approve the Consent Agenda for June 23, 2020,as presented, excluding Item 2. Chairman Chandler-Henry seconded the motion. Of the two voting Commissioners,the vote was declared unanimous. Constituent Input Chairman Chandler-Henry opened and closed constituent input, as there was none. Business Items 1. Fire Impact Fee Increase-Greater Eagle Fire Protection District Morgan Landers,Planning Executive Summary: The Greater Eagle Fire Protection District approved an increase to the Emergency Service Impact Fee which is collected by Eagle County at the time of Building Permit Application. The fee is set and 2 06/23/2020 revised annually by the fire district based on inflation and approved by the Board of County Commissioners.The proposed fee increase is 2.7%. N t Ms. Landers dialed in Kathy Parker from the Attorney's Office. Ms. Landers stated that the impact fees were used to maintain services and improvements and were collected by the county on behalf of the Fire District. Ms. Parker stated that this was basically a cost of living increase. Commissioner Scherr moved to approve the fire impact fee increase for the Greater Eagle Fire Protection District. Commissioner Chandler-Henry seconded the motion. Of the two voting Commissioners,the vote was declared unanimous. 2. Resolution 2020-045 Authorizing Treasurer to Waive and Suspend Late Property Tax Payment Interest Teak Simonton,Treasurer's Office Ms. Simonton explained that the resolution was an effort to provide financial relief to taxpayers during the COVID-19 pandemic and was in line with Colorado House Bill 20-1421, enacted on June 14,2020. Chairman Chandler-Henry thanked Ms. Simonton for her work on getting the bill through legislature and getting Eagle County set up to participate. Commissioner Scherr moved to approve the resolution authorizing the Treasurer to waive and suspend late property tax payment interest. Chairman Chandler-Henry seconded the motion. Of the two voting Commissioners,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. There were no items under this category today. Commissioner Scherr moved to adjourn as the Eagle County Board of County Commissioners and reconvene as the Eagle County Air Terminal Corporation. Chairman Chandler-Henry seconded the motion. Of the two voting Commissioners,the vote was declared unanimous. Eagle County Air Terminal Corporation 1. Termination Agreement in Connection with the Payoff of the 2017A Bonds for Eagle County Air Terminal Corporation(ECAT) Bryan Treu,Attorney's Office Executive Summary: The 2017A ECAT Bonds(which refunded prior bonds that financed the de-icing facility and acquisition of the road improvements site)have been paid off on May 1, 2019. This Agreement terminates related project agreements, leases and subleases associated with the paid off bonds. Since those project agreements, leases and subleases were recorded,we would like to record the Termination Agreement as well to clear the title. Mr. Treu explained the details of the agreement. 3 06/23/2020 PUBLIC HEARING June 23, 2020 0 Present: Kathy Chandler-Henry Chairman Matt Scherr Commissioner Jeff Shroll County Manager Brian Treu County Attorney Holly Strablizky Assistant County Attorney Kathy Scriver Deputy Clerk to the Board Absent: Jeanne McQueeney Commissioner This being a scheduled Public Hearing,the following items were presented to the Board of County Commissioners for their consideration: COVID-19 Update Birch Barron reviewed the key performance indicators. Statewide there had been a decrease in COVID-19 cases and a slight flatting of the curve. There were a lot of increase cases in the southern states.The community was dependent on visitors,and it was important to look closely at creating a culture for visitors so there was a respect for the community. Hospital visits and medical visits were comfortable. Over the last five day period,there had been 33 new cases,representing a significant increase. It was too soon to determine if this increase was a trend. He believed that Eagle County was a community that cared about one another and everyone needed to take responsibility. The county submitted a variance request to the state a couple of weeks ago,but the county had not received an approval or denial of the variance. The county was currently in the"Blue Phase"and making changes to remove the cap on lodging and allow small gathering with social distancing. Commissioner Scherr asked if the outbreaks came from outside the community. Mr. Barron stated that most of the outbreaks were residents in the Roaring Fork area. The two large clusters came from groups of people participating in public gatherings within the community. Commissioner Updates Commissioner Scherr encouraged everyone to get out and vote. Ballots could be dropped off at various locations in the county. Chairman Chandler-Henry reminded people of the importance of wearing masks. Washing hands and social distancing was still very important. The county was working with the communications department to provide information to guests and visitors who may not be aware of the face covering recommendations. County Manager Updates Jeff Shroll stated that he just returned from a meeting with the Beaver Creek Restaurant and Lodging Association and provided to them an update on the county's current state of affairs. He believed the lodging industry and restaurant owners were happy that certain restrictions were being lifted. 1 06/23/2020 Consent Agenda 1. Encroachment Eatement Agreement Between Eagle County and the Roaring Fbrk Transportation Authority for Bus Shelters Kelly Miller, Engineering 2. Termination Agreement in Connection with the Payoff of the 2017A Bonds for Eagle County Air Terminal Corporation (ECG)-Removed from the Consent Agenda. Bryan Treu, Attorney's Office 3. First Amendment to On-Call Services between Eagle County Regional Airport and Umbrella for TPO Roof Project Koltin Howard-Talbott, Airport 4. Jouflas Correction Quit Claim Deed Parcel A Beth Oliver,Attorney's Office 5. Jouflas Correction Quit Claim Deed Parcel B Beth Oliver, Attorney's Office 6. Agreement for Construction Between Eagle County and Concrete Works of Colorado for Apron Joint Maintenance and Rehabilitation Josh Miller,Project Management 7. Resolution 2020-044 Concerning Hearings on Taxpayer Generated Petitions for Abatement and Refund of Taxes Rhea Silverkorn,Administration 8. May 2020 Payment Report Jill Klosterman,Finance Chairman Chandler-Henry stated that Item 2 would be pulled from the Consent Agenda and considered by the Eagle County Air Terminal Corporation later on the agenda. Commissioner Scherr moved to approve the Consent Agenda for June 23, 2020,as presented, excluding Item 2. Chairman Chandler-Henry seconded the motion. Of the two voting Commissioners,the vote was declared unanimous. Constituent Input Chairman Chandler-Henry opened and closed constituent input, as there was none. Business Items 1. Fire Impact Fee Increase-Greater Eagle Fire Protection District Morgan Landers,Planning Executive Summary: The Greater Eagle Fire Protection District approved an increase to the Emergency Service Impact Fee which is collected by Eagle County at the time of Building Permit Application. The fee is set and 2 06/23/2020 revised annually by the fire district based on inflation and approved by the Board of County Commissioners.The proposed fee increase is 2.7%. • Ms. Landers dialed in Kathy Parker from the Attorney's Office. Ms. Landers stated that the impact fees were used to maintain services and improvements and were collected by the county on behalf of the Fire District. Ms. Parker stated that this was basically a cost of living increase. Commissioner Scherr moved to approve the fire impact fee increase for the Greater Eagle Fire Protection District. Commissioner Chandler-Henry seconded the motion. Of the two voting Commissioners,the vote was declared unanimous. 2. Resolution 2020-045 Authorizing Treasurer to Waive and Suspend Late Property Tax Payment Interest Teak Simonton,Treasurer's Office Ms. Simonton explained that the resolution was an effort to provide financial relief to taxpayers during the COVID-19 pandemic and was in line with Colorado House Bill 20-1421, enacted on June 14, 2020. Chairman Chandler-Henry thanked Ms. Simonton for her work on getting the bill through legislature and getting Eagle County set up to participate. Commissioner Scherr moved to approve the resolution authorizing the Treasurer to waive and suspend late property tax payment interest. Chairman Chandler-Henry seconded the motion. Of the two voting Commissioners,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. There were no items under this category today. Commissioner Scherr moved to adjourn as the Eagle County Board of County Commissioners and reconvene as the Eagle County Air Terminal Corporation. Chairman Chandler-Henry seconded the motion. Of the two voting Commissioners,the vote was declared unanimous. Eagle County Air Terminal Corporation 1. Termination Agreement in Connection with the Payoff of the 2017A Bonds for Eagle County Air Terminal Corporation (ECAT) Bryan Treu,Attorney's Office Executive Summary: The 2017A ECAT Bonds (which refunded prior bonds that financed the de-icing facility and acquisition of the road improvements site)have been paid off on May 1, 2019. This Agreement terminates related project agreements, leases and subleases associated with the paid off bonds. Since those project agreements, leases and subleases were recorded, we would like to record the Termination Agreement as well to clear the title. Mr.Treu explained the details of the agreement. 3 06/23/2020 Commissioner Scherr moved to approve the termination agreement in connection with the payoff of the 2017A Bonds for Eagle County Air Terminal Corporation. Jeff seconded the motion. The vote was declared unanimous. Commissioner Scherr moved to adjourn as the Eagle County Air Terminal Corporation and reconvene as the Eagle County Board of County Commissioners. Commissioner Chandler-Henry seconded the motion. Of the two voting Commissioners,the vote was declared unanimous. 2. Termination Agreement in Connection with the Payoff of the 2017A Bonds for Eagle County Air Terminal Corporation(ECG) Bryan Treu, Attorney's Office Commissioner Scherr moved to approve Termination Agreement in Connection with the Payoff of the 2017A Bonds for Eagle County Air Terminal Corporation(ECG) Chairman Chandler-Henry seconded the motion. Of the two voting Commissioners,the vote was declared unanimous. Work Sessions - Eagle County Room • 1. Healthy Kids Colorado Survey update 2. Treasurer and Public Trustee Quarterly Reports Planning File - El Jebel Building 1. SMB-009076-2019 Shadowrock Townhomes Phase 6 Colton Berck, Associate Planner Executive Summary: The applicant requests approval for a Minor Type B Subdivision to subdivide townhome units located at 230-236 Overlook Ridge and Buildings S &T Tract within the Blue Ridge Planned Unit Development. The request is to subdivide"Building Q Tract"into four individual lots for separate sale and also subdivide"Buildings S and T Tract"into"Building S Tract"and"Building T Tract". This hearing is one of two hearings on this file; the second hearing is scheduled for June 30, 2020. Mr.Berck stated that public comment period would close on Friday,June 26th at 5 p.m..People could submit public comment through the active land use page. The applicant wished to create new lots within a legally approved subdivision. The subdivision and associated density were approved as part of the Blue Ridge Planned Unit Development in August 1999. Prior to this application, 61 of the approved 121 townhouses units had been built and platted. The application was sent to 15 external agencies and 5 of the 15 agencies responded. Staff confirmed the school land dedication payment was made in 2005,parking standards had been adhered to, and comments from the Metropolitan District and Colorado Geologic Survey were added at the time of building permit. The standards for access,water, and sewage had been met. Jeffery Spanel,representative for the applicant, stated the project was moving forward. He anticipated two more phases in the future. 4 06/23/2020 Chairman Chandler-Henry opened and closed public comment, as there was none. Holly Strablizky,Assistant county Attorney stated that public comment would remain open until Friday June 26. Commissioner Scherr moved to table the file until June 30, 2020 at 2 p.m. Chairman Chandler-Henry seconded the motion. Of the two voting Commissioners,the vote was declared unanimous. /couary There bei • no further business before. .. . 10- eeting w:s adjourned until June 30,21 0. 1 Q 411r Attest: coo I�LL��I 41 IL/ iIL C -rkt j` e Board C airm.j ' 5 06/23/2020