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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 06/30/20 PUBLIC HEARING June 30, 2020 • 4 Present: Kathy Chandler-Henry Chairman Matt Scherr Commissioner Jeff Shroll County Manager Holly Strablizky Assistant County Attorney Regina O'Brien 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: Commissioner Updates Commissioner Scherr reminded everyone to vote. Regina O'Brien,Eagle County Clerk and Recorder, reminded folks of the locations to turn in their ballots and receive voter services. Commissioner Chandler-Henry introduced the new open Space Director,Katherine King. She highlighted the youth corps doing work in Eagle County. She also wished everyone a happy Fourth of July and reminded everyone to follow the five commitments and Eagle County public health guidelines to keep everyone safe and healthy. County Manager Updates County Manager Jeff Shroll provided and update on the US Forest Service Rangers. The number one thing the USFS was dealing with is people not putting out their camp fires. He implored everyone to please remember to put out their camp fires and clean up their trash. COVID-19 Update Birch Barron, Emergency Manager,provided a COVID update. He presented the COVID weekly performance indicators. There was currently disease spread in the community and in surrounding counties. He encouraged people to reduce contact with others and follow all public health guidelines,being vigilant with the five commitments. He reviewed the state and national trends that affect Eagle County. Across Colorado,the decline in cases had leveled off. Across the world, South America was the current epicenter. He reviewed the current Vail Health hospital capacity which was still good; there was only one COVID-19 hospitalization over the past 10 days. Eight percent of tested individuals were testing positive. He reminded folks to consult with their medical provider if they are experiencing symptoms. Mr.Barron reviewed new cases. There had been 52 cases in the past 10 days, but cases had not doubled over a five day period, so they remain cautious,not concerned, and they would continue to monitor. He also reviewed the local disease spread. He encouraged folks,no matter how tired of COVID-19, that they continue to follow public health guidelines so that our community did not have to go back to where we were in March. The biggest thing people could do was to make sure they were taking steps to reduce contact with others and to follow the public health guidelines to keep the disease out of the community. 1 06/30/2020 Consent Agenda + 1. Agreement between Eagle County and The Town of Edgle for the Ridgway Project + Peter Suneson, Open Space 2. Ratification of Contract between Eagle County Public Health and Environment and Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment for Immunization Funding Danielle Lettice&Rebecca Larson,Public Health 3. Resolution 2020-046 Concerning Taxpayer Generated Abatement and Refund of Taxes-Request for Administrative Denials Rhea Silverkorn,Administration 4. Resolution 2020-047 Modification to the Resolution Approving an Amendment to the Frost and Salt Creek Planned Unit Development to Allow the Applicant to Extend the Completion Date of the Brush Creek Road Vehicle Pull Outs Ben Gerdes, Engineering 5. Approval of the Minutes for the Board of County Commissioner Meetings for April 28,May 5,May 12, and May 19, 2020 Kathy Scriver, Clerk&Recorder's Office Katherine King, Open Space Director, spoke about the agreement between Eagle County and the Town of Eagle for the Ridgeway project. Closing was set for July 22, 2020. This was a 131 acre property bordering the Brush Creek Valley Ranch and Open Space Parcel. It protected the rural character of the county and provided a refuge for wildlife. The total purchase price for the property was $2.3 million; $1.4 million came from Eagle County, $700,000 from a GOCO Grant the County was able to obtain. The partners on this project included the Eagle Valley Land Trust and the Town of Eagle. The agreement was for funding of$10,000 that the Town of Eagle would transfer at the time of closing from their Open Space Fund. The funds would be applied to the purchase price and be refunded to the Town if the property was not purchased. Commissioner Scherr moved to approve the Consent Agenda for June 30,2020,as presented. Commissioner 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. Resolution 2020-048 Fifth Extension of Eagle County COVID-19 Disaster Emergency Resolution Kathy Parker,Attorney's Office. Executive Summary: This resolution will extend the Eagle County COVID-19 Disaster Emergency Resolution Jeff Shroll, Eagle County Manger, spoke about the extension and that it allowed the County to be able to receive emergency funds to help with COVID expenses. This extension would go from June 20 to Sept 30, 2020 Commissioner Scherr moved to approve the resolution extending the fifth extension of Eagle County COVID-19 Disaster Emergency resolution. 2 06/30/2020 Chairman Chandler-Henry seconded the motion. Of the two voting Commissioners,the vote was declared unanimous. 2. Collaboration Agreement for Coronavirus Relief Fund Allocation. Jill Klosterman,Finance Executive Summary: Eagle County,along with municipal partners,will receive a Coronavirus Relief Fund allocation as part of the CARES Act. This Collaborative Agreement identifies agreed upon methodology and amounts each entity will receive. Jill Klosterman, Eagle County Finance Director, spoke about COVID-19 related funds. These were dollars that came from the US Treasury to the State of Colorado and then were dispersed to counties. Just under$4.7 million were shared between the county and each municipality within the county;the basis for sharing was how much was spent by each entity to determine the allocation of funds. The process was very supportive and collaborative. The agreement split the funds. Eagle County would end up with just under$2.3 million.This was a reimbursement grant,not a revenue grant. Commissioner Scherr acknowledged the Town of Gypsum for forgoing its share of the funds. Commissioner Chandler-Henry thanked everyone for their great work with the towns to come to an agreement. Commissioner Scherr moved to approve the agreement for Coronavirus Relief Fund Allocation. Commissioner Chandler-Henry seconded the motion. Of the two voting Commissioners,the vote was declared unanimous. 2. 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. Nothing was presented. Discussions - Holy Cross Room/Virtual 1. Zoning Board of Adjustments Appointment Process Discussion Planning File - Eagle County Room 1. SMB-009076-2019 Shadowrock Townhomes Phase 6 (second hearing) Colton Berck,Associate Planner, Community Development 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 the second of two hearings on this file; this first hearing was held on June 23, 2020. New public comments received through the link below will be published to the website following the close of public comment on June 26, 2020. Mr. Berck stated that there was no public comment received on the file.The public comment period closed on June 26t1i He confirmed that there was no one in the El Jebel building to provide public comment. Mr.Berck 3 06/30/2020 reviewed the standards of approval and indicated that the file met all the standards. Staff recommended approval of the file. ► ► Commissioner Scherr moved to approve the file no. SMB-009076-2019 Shadowrock Townhomes Phase 6 based upon findings that the proposed SMB application meets applicable ECLUR standards. Chairman Chandler-Henry seconded the motion. Of the two voting Commissioners,the vote was declared unanimous. c;`E COUpy� There ._'.g no further busi ess befo, ,:�1•. • meeting w. adjourned until July 7, 2020. o /i r Oo r Attes ,. - .�� �� _/1 11 L/ ill_J er of the Board Chairman I , • 4 06/30/2020