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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 07/20/2021 PUBLIC HEARING July 20, 2021 Present: Matt Scherr Chairman Jeanne McQueeney Commissioner Mike Nugent Chief Strategy Officer Holly Strablizky Assistant County Attorney Kathy Scriver Deputy Clerk to the Board Absent: Kathy Chandler-Henry Commissioner This being a scheduled Public Hearing, the following items were presented to the Board of County Commissioners for their consideration: Chairman Scherr shared that Chairman Chandler-Henry was attending the quarterly meeting of the Colorado River Water and Conservation District. Commissioner Updates Commissioner McQueeney spoke about an affordable housing and childcare conference she attended put on by Housing Colorado. She believed the conference provided some information. There was a lot of funding available for both employer-based childcare,childcare expansion, and incentives for developers. She encouraged people to contact her or Kim Bell Williams if they wished to see the presentation. She also gave a shout out to Senator Bennet who participated in a conference called"Parenting through COVID." At times it was hard to listen to the stories. It has been an incredibly hard year for parents and educators. Chairman Scherr reminded folks that the Eagle County Fair and Rodeo would begin this week. County Manager Updates Mike Nugent, Eagle County Chief Strategy Officer, extended a heartfelt thank you to all the Eagle County staff who had been preparing the county to host the rodeo tomorrow. He also stated that there were a number of positions open with the county right now. If people were looking for work or excited about joining the team,they could visit eaglecounty.us/jobs for more information about the open positions. Consent Agenda 1. Memorandum of Understanding between Eagle County Colorado and the State of Colorado for the State of Colorado Low Income Energy Assistance Program Blanca Diaz,Human Services 2. Agreement for Procurement and Installation Services between Eagle County and Trane US, Inc for Cooling Tower Ron Siebert,Facilities Management 3. Subdivision and Off-Site Improvements Agreement Cordillera Valley Club Filing 10 1 07/20/2021 Tylor Ryan,Engineering 4. First Amendment to Agreement Between Eagle County and Gillig,LLC for Transit Buses Jaren Barnes,ECO Transit 5.Encroachment Easement Agreement Between Eagle County and Michael R.Dantas Ben Gerdes,Engineering 6. Road Project Agreement Between Eagle County And The USDA,Forest Service,White River National Forest for Dust Abatement Nicole Trujillo,Road&Bridge 7. Modification of Grant or Agreement with the Forest Service and Eagle County Extending the Time for Road Project Agreements Nicole,Trujillo,Road&Bridge 8. Approval of the Minutes for the Board of County Commissioner Meetings for April 6, April 13, and April 27, 2021. Kathy Scriver, Clerk&Recorder's Office Commissioner McQueeney moved to approve the Consent Agenda for July 20, 2021, as presented. Commissioner Scherr seconded the motion. Of the two voting commissioners,the vote was declared unanimous. Business Item(s) 1. Resolution 2021-045 Supporting the June 2021 Updates to the Colorado Communities for Climate Action Policy Statement Rhea Silverkorn,Administration Executive Summary: The Eagle County Board of Commissioners recognize the significant impacts to our community and many others that are already taking place,and the likelihood that these impacts will continue to intensify in the coming years, including additional infrastructure costs,health impacts to community members, economic impacts to businesses, water supply and water quality challenges, and others. Eagle County, along with thirty-eight other municipalities and counties in Colorado,have joined Colorado Communities for Climate Action ("CC4CA"), a coalition of local governments across the state which advocates for state and federal policies which support clean air,clean water,reduction of fossil fuel consumption and other contributors associated with greenhouse gas emissions and support the updates to the CC4CA policy statement. Jacob Smith, Executive Director of the Colorado Communities for Climate Action(CC4CA), introduced the annual resolution to support the policy statement. Mr. Smith spoke about the coalition of local governments across the state. The group provided training, workshops,and other resources. He stated that the coalition engaged on 44 bills during the 2021 session. The changes to the policy statement were minor changes, word choices, or clarifications. Chairman Scherr believed the process was through and had a tremendous amount of support from and engagement with the member communities. Commissioner McQueeney expressed her appreciation for the work. She believed the members had a stronger voice together. 2 07/20/2021 Commissioner McQueeney moved to approve the resolution supporting the June 2021 Updates to the Colorado Communities for Climate Action Policy Statement. Commissioner Scherr seconded the motion. Of the two voting commissioners,the vote was declared unanimous. 2. Resolution 2021-046 Regarding the Eagle Valley Trail: Authorizing and Approving a Site and Improvement Lease, Lease Purchase Agreement, Certificate Purchase Agreement, Continuing Disclosure Agreement,Tax Certificate, Official Statement and Related Documents and Transactions in Connection with the Execution and Delivery by UMB Bank N.A. of the Hereinafter Described Certificates of Participation Series 2021;Authorizing Incidental Action; Ratifying Action Previously Taken, Repealing Prior Inconsistent Actions; and Providing for Other Matters Relating Thereto Brian Treu, Eagle County Attorney,presented the resolution. The trail construction began in 1998. The goal was to come up with some financing options to complete the trail in the next three to five years. He introduced the trail committee, Pedro Campos,Dick Clevland,Teak Simonton,Jill Klosterman,Jeff Shroll, and Kevin Sharkey. The Eagle Valley Trail was a regional trail and would go from the top of Vail Pass to Glenwood Canyon, about 63 miles long. Of that, 51 miles had been completed. The trail was a huge economic driver and a win-win across the board. The most recent construction numbers show a cost of$26.5 million dollars to finish the remaining 12 miles of trail. The goal was to take advantage of historically low interest rates to get it done. What was before the board for signing was a certificate of participation. He was confident that a majority of the money would be repaid through ECO sales tax and trail impact fees by the middle of August and the remaining funding would come from GOCO funding and fundraising efforts. Kevin Sharkey,ECO Trails Manager, stated that he was excited to get started. Dick Clevland spoke. He stated that this was his 25th year on the trails committee. Funding for the trails caused him sleepless nights. He believed the money was obtainable and the trail could be finished in three to five years. Commissioner McQueeney expressed excitement and was impressed with the work by the committee. Commissioner McQueeney moved to approve the resolution regarding the Eagle Valley Trail. Commissioner Scherr seconded the motion. Of the two voting commissioners,the vote was declared unanimous. Commissioner McQueeney moved to adjourn as the Eagle County Board of County Commissioners and reconvene as the Eagle County Board of Equalization. Commissioner Scherr seconded the motion. Of the two voting commissioners,the vote was unanimous. County Board of Equalization 1. Resolution 2021-047 Regarding Petitions to the Eagle County Board of Equalization 7-20-21 Executive Summary: Taxpayers who chose to appeal Eagle County Assessor's 2021 valuation(identified on the list of CBOE appeals attached hereto as Exhibit"A") were set for hearing before the Board of County Commissioners of Eagle County, organized and convened as the County Board of Equalization for the purposes of adjusting, equalizing,raising or lowering the valuation for assessment of real and personal property within this county,fixed and made by the County Assessor for the year 2020. The Board appointed independent Referees to conduct hearings and to make findings and submit recommendations to the County Board of Equalization for its final action, based upon testimony and evidence presented by the Petitioners and the Assessor's representatives 3 07/20/2021 with regard to said petitions. The Referees have recommended adjustments of value or no adjustment of value or the parties have stipulated to a value with respect to those petitions identified. The signatures of the Board are requested upon consideration and approval of the recommendations of the referees. Rhea Silverkorn,Administration Team Leader for the County Board of Equalization, stated that this was the second round of property tax appeals. The resolution before the board approved the decisions made by the hearing officers on the files from last week. Commissioner McQueeney moved to approve the petitions to the Eagle County Board of Equalization, July 20, 2021. Commissioner Scherr seconded the motion. Of the two voting commissioners,the vote was declared unanimous. Commissioner McQueeney moved to adjourn as the Eagle County Board of Equalization and reconvene as the Eagle County Board of County Commissioners. Commissioner Scherr seconded the motion. Of the two voting commissioners,the vote was unanimous. Planning File - Eagle County Room 1. Tabling: 10 Acre PUD Final Plat-PDF-9129-2020 Tez Hawkins, Community Development Executive Summary: The Public hearing for the 10 Acre PUD Final Plat is tabled to a date certain on July 27, 2021. Tez Hawkins, Eagle County Staff Planner, stated that staff recommended that the file be tabled to a date certain of July 27th. The applicant and staff were still working on the application for final submission prior to the public hearing. Brian Rose,the applicant, stated that he supported the tabling. Mr. Hawkins reminded the public that the file would be heard in Eagle and anyone wanting to provide public comment would need to register on the Eagle County Planning website. The applicant would be attending the meeting virtually due to the road conditions in Glenwood Canyon. Commissioner McQueeney moved to table file number PDF-9129-2020, 10 Acre PUD Final Plat, to a date certain on July 27,2021 Chairman Scherr seconded the motion. Of the two voting commissioners,the vote was unanimous. O Ep6LE co,, +`w There being no further business\ e . = . d,the meeting was adjourned until July 27,2021. 0 cowiIPO Attest: \ Jerk to the Board Chairman 4 07/20/2021