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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 07/07/20 PUBLIC HEARING July 7, 2020 Present: Kathy Chandler-Henry Chairman Matt Scherr Commissioner Angelo Fernandez Deputy County Manager 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, Emergency Manager,provided an update on the latest COVID-19 trends.He indicated that the risk level was still in the cautious mode. There had been 52 cases over the past ten days but the cases were leveling off and the medical system was strong. There was really no amount of messaging that could be done to limit the disease spread. The vulnerability was testing. Testing supplies and testing was critical but out of the county's control. The provider's ability to test relied on the availability of tests and tests turnarounds. National labs had the ability to turnaround testing in 24 to48 hours however,the times had been extended. The State and National Trends that impact the county remained cautious. Over the past 14 days, 38 states have had an increase in disease incidence. It was important for people to take responsibility and remain cautious. Over half of the cases were due to close contact. He encouraged people to wear face covering and distance themselves from others. Sixteen percent of the confirmed cases were exposed outside of the county. If people were considering travel,they needed to be safe and take precautions. He encouraged only essential travel. Commissioner Updates Chairman Chandler-Henry gave a shout out to Eagle County's Epidemiology team. The group had been working hard to protect the community from COVID-19 while everyone else was having a relaxing three-day weekend. County Manager Updates Angelo Fernandez,Deputy County Manager, stated that there were no updates from the County Managers Office. He gave a thank you to all the residents and visitors who had been taking the face mask requirement seriously. Consent Agenda 1. Agreement Between Eagle County and CenturyTel Broadband Services for Termination of Current Agreement, Continuation of Transmission Agreement&Commitment to Service Improvement Holly Strablizky,Attorney's Office 1 07/07/2020 2. Ratification of Agreement Between Eagle County Public Health,Northwest Colorado Councils of Government, and Alpine Area Agency on Aging for Older Americans Grant Funding Carley Rietmann, ECPHE 3. Ratification of Contract Amendment Between Eagle County Public Health and Environment and CDPHE Office of Emergency Preparedness for Emergency Preparedness Response Funds Danielle Lettice/Jackie Hammel,Public Health 4. Contract Between Eagle County Public Health and Environment and Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment for Health Disparities Grant Program-Healthy Housing Danielle Lettice/Emma Sloan,Public Health 5. Resolution 2020-049 Appointing Referee for the 2020 County Board of Equalization Rhea Silverkorn,Administration Commissioner Scherr moved to approve the Consent Agenda for July 7, 2020,as presented. 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. 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. o,t coui,Tr There •_ -g no further busines - : rd,the meeting was .dj ourned until July 14 2020. oo 0 .;) , Atte- • -'. ...,111111111M . 013" erk�'the Board Chairman& 2 07/07/2020 77/7