HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 04/26/2022 PUBLIC HEARING April 26, 2022 Present: Jeanne McQueeney Chairman Kathy Chandler-Henry Commissioner Matt Scherr Commissioner Jeff Shroll County Manager Mike Nugent Chief Strategy Officer Virtual 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: Constituent Input Commissioner McQueeney opened and closed constituent input, as there was none. Commissioner Updates Commissioner Scherr spoke about an event hosted by Walking Mountains. They did a civic engagement workshop that was largely focused on the ability to provide input to boards and town councils. He encouraged folks to reachout to staff and/or elected officials. He also mentioned that tomorrow and Thursday there would be an installation of a large solar array in Gypsum. The event was in memoriam of Adam Palmer who was known by many and who had helped achieve a lot with regards to renewable energy and sustainability in Eagle County. There would be a ribbon cutting at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday. Commissioner Chandler-Henry thanked Commissioner McQueeney on behalf of the board and Eagle County for being a strong voice for early childhood. She also reminded folks about the upcoming highway clean up hosted by the Eagle River Watershed Council and encouraged folks to sign up. Chairman McQueeney stated that it was an exciting day yesterday to attend the Governor's signing of the Early Childhood Department bill which elevated early childhood in the state to a department level. This would provide 10 hours of free preschool starting in 2023. It was an exciting next step. She also gave a shout out to the 14 graduates of the Family Leadership Training Institute. The graduates dedicated 20 weeks to developing their leadership skills. This was the ninth year. The next class would begin next fall. County Manager Updates Jeff Scholl thanked emergency services teams as the fire season started up last weekend. He recognized everyone that helped man the evacuation center and provide information. He appreciated the forest service partners in the Roaring Fork Valley that performed prescribed burns last week. 1 04/26/2022 Consent Agenda 1. Encroachment Easement Agreement Between Eagle County and Heritage Park Homeowners Association to Install and Maintain Improvements in the County's Public Right-of-way for Allen Circle Julie Pranger, Engineering 2. Encroachment Easement Agreement between Eagle County and Heritage Park Homeowners Association to Install and Maintain Improvements in the County's Public Right-of-way on Parcel#2105-053-02-013 Julie Pranger,Engineering 3. First Amendment to Agreement Between Eagle County and Cross Roads Trucking for On-call Excavation and Other Construction Services Ron Siebert,Facilities Management 4. Agreement for Procurement and Installation Services between Eagle County and Musco Sports Lighting,LLC for the purchase and installation of the LED SportsCluster system Ron Siebert,Facilities Management 5. Resolution 2022-028 Concerning Taxpayer Generated Abatement and Refund of Taxes -Request for Administrative Denials -R060238 &R060240 Rhea Silverkorn, Administration 6. Agreement for the 2022 Overlay Project Between Eagle County Colorado and Frontier Paving Inc. Nicole Trujillo,Road&Bridge 7. Agreement for the 2022 Overlay Project Between Eagle County Colorado and 360 Paving LLC. Nicole Trujillo, Road&Bridge 8.Approval of the Minutes for the Board of County Commissioner Meetings for April 5 and April 12,2022 Kathy Scriver, Clerk&Recorder's Office 9. Quarterly Public Trustee report and Treasurer's Interest Report Teak Simonton and Enissa Berge, Treasurer and Public Trustee Commissioner Chandler-Henry commented on the LED lighting at the Fairgrounds and gave a big shout out to the Facilities team for working on that. She also reminded everyone that the Fair and Rodeo was coming soon. She was excited about the county's efforts to make it a zero waste event. Joanna Kerwin, Edwards resident, spoke. She commented on Items 1 and 2. She commented on the Heritage Park public right-of-way. She believed the work that had been done was beautiful but she was concerned for the location of the stop sign. She sent a picture to the board. She also wondered about the security camera that was installed on a free standing post. Jeff Shroll stated that he would follow up with the Engineering Department regarding Ms. Kerwin's concerns. Commissioner Scherr moved to approve the Consent Agenda for April 26,2022 as presented. Commissioner Chandler-Henry seconded the motion. The vote was declared unanimous. 2 04/26/2022 Business Item(s) 1. Resolution 2022-029 for National Crime Victims Rights Week Deena Ezzell, Sheriff's Office Executive Summary: Resolution proclaiming April 24-30 National Crime Victims'Rights Week in Eagle County Sheriff Van Beek spoke and on behalf of the Sheriff's Office thanked everyone for issuing the resolution in an attempt to make the community more aware of the impact of these crimes. He also thanked the community partners who collaborated in helping the crime victims every single day including, law enforcement agencies,the District Attorney's Office,the Bright Future Foundations, Child Protection Service,Adult Services, and many others. He reminded those who had been crime victims that they were supported. Sherri Mitz,CEO of Bright Future Foundation, spoke. They worked closely with law enforcement and had been serving victims for almost 40 years in the valley. COVID had made their job more difficult then before, and they were fortunate to have a generous community and passionate partners. Heidi McCollum, District Attorney for the 5th Judicial District, spoke. She appreciated everyone's involvement and echoed the words of the Sheriff. All of the community partners were integral and critical in handling every sex assault that they prosecuted. The legislation in Colorado over the past couple of years had put victims on the backburner while defendant rights had been pushed to the forefront. They had not forgotten victims and law enforcement had not forgotten victims. All of the community partners who work with individuals who had been tramatized,brutilized, and sexually assulted were still there for the victims. Commissioner Scherr thanked the Sheriff for his support. Eagle County was fortunate to have community resources and support. He encouraged everyone to become familiar with those services. Commissioner Chandler-Henry moved to approve the resolution designating the week of April 24-April 30, 2022 as National Crime Victims' Rights Week. Commissioner Scherr seconded the motion. The vote was declared unanimous. 2. Intergovernmental Agreement Between Eagle County and Colorado Parks&Wildlife for use of the "Ridgway Cabin" Phillip Kirkman, Open Space and Natural Resources Executive Summary: An intergovernmental agreement(IGA)between Eagle County and Colorado Parks& Wildlife(CPW)has been prepared to allow CPW's local Wildlife Manager to reside and manage a residence at Brush Creek Valley Ranch and Open Space. This IGA will also give CPW the ability to maintain the residence, approximately 4.71 acres of pasture, and provide improvements to fishing and hunting access at surrounding open space property. This partnership provides benefits to Eagle County, CPW,and the users of Brush Creek Valley Ranch and Open Space. Mr. Kirkman introduced Matt Yamashita from the Glenwood Springs Colorado Parks &Wildlife(CPW) office. This was an opportunity between partners to copy a successful partnership they had done in Pitkin County. He believed the best way to use the cabin was as housing,and CPW was in need of housing for their new area wildlife manager. Having someone in the cabin that was a conservation professional was a benefit to the property. He believed there were mutual benefits in terms of housing and having a wildlife professional living in the county they were serving. Mr. Yamashita recognized the partnership that they've had with Eagle County and expressed appreciation for the opportunity. Commissioner Chandler-Henry was thrilled with the partnership. 3 04/26/2022 Commissioner Scherr moved to approve the intergovernmental agreement between Eagle County and Colorado Parks& Wildlife for use of the Ridgway Cabin. Commissioner Chandler-Henry seconded the motion. The vote was unanimous. 3. Resolution Approving Investment and Banking Policy-Tabled Teak Simonton, Treasurer's Office Executive Summary: Annual approval of and discussion about investment policy and banking partner selection after RFP process for the same. Commissioner Scherr moved to table the resolution approving the Investment and Banking Policy. Commissioner Chandler-Henry seconded the motion. The vote was declared unanimous. Commissioner Chandler-Henry moved to adjourn as the Eagle County Board of County Commissioners and reconvene as the Eagle County Housing and Development Authority. Commissioner Scherr seconded the motion. The vote was unanimous. Eagle County Housing and Development Authority 1. Second Amendment to Agreement Between Riverview Apartments Preservation LP and BluSky Restoration Contractors Daniel Murray,Housing Executive Summary: In 2020,we refinanced the Riverview Apartments and a stipulation of the refinance was to make 4 units more ADA accessible. While HUD's requirement was minimal,Riverview management went above and beyond expectations to ensure each unit was very accessible and properly done should we need these features in the future. In doing so, one of the major upgrades was in the bathtub/shower area. When finalizing the work in that area, it became apparent that certain plumbing issues needed to be repaired and were not in the original scope as they were unknown due to being behind the wall. The final change order will put the total cost$7,896.68 over the total cost of the project. Mr. Murray reviewed the amendment to the agreement and reviewed the cost associated with the upgrades. Commissioner Scherr moved to approve the second amendment to the agreement between Riverview Apartments Preservation LP and BluSky Restoration Contractors. Commissioner Chandler-Henry seconded the motion. The vote was declared unanimous. 2. Property Management Agreement between Seniors on Broadway,LP and Eagle County Housing and Development Authority Daniel Murray,Housing Executive Summary: Each property is its own entity and contracts the Eagle County Housing and Development Authority to oversee the property management services for a fee. While nothing substantial changes,the agreements need to be updated every few years. The property continues to operate the same while the agreements are being updated,but as a formality,the agreements should be current. The current Seniors on Broadway agreement expired last year and we will be extending it until 2024. 4 04/26/2022 Mr. Murray stated that there were no significant changes to the agreement,just the date. Commissioner Chandler-Henry moved to approve the property management agreement between Seniors on Broadway, LP and Eagle County Housing and Development Authority. Commissioner Scherr seconded the motion. The vote was declared unanimous. 3. Property Management Agreement between Eagle County Government-431 Broadway Apartments and Eagle County Housing and Development Authority Daniel Murray, Housing Executive Summary: 431 Broadway began as employee housing back in 2019. It works very well for ECO Transit bus driver employee housing. The staff all have their own personal room and due to the staggered hours of work, many individuals have found a home there. The house is now part of the overall Eagle County Government Employee Housing program and will be under the $1000 per month management fee. Mr. Murray stated that there are updates to the dates, and in addition,the home housed ECO transit workers. The management fee had been updated for master lease oversight. Commissioner Scherr moved to approve the property management agreement between Eagle County Government-541 Broadway Apartments and Eagle County Housing and Development Authority. Commissioner Chandler-Henry seconded the motion. The vote was declared unanimous. Commissioner Chandler-Henry moved to adjourn as the Eagle County Housing and Development Authority and reconvene as the Eagle County Board of County Commissioners. Commissioner Scherr seconded the motion. The vote was unanimous. Board of Health - Eagle County Room 1. Board of Health Meeting Heath Harmon, Public Health&Environment Executive Summary: This is a regularly scheduled Board of Health meeting. Within this meeting presentations will be made on a draft set of bylaws for the Board; Behavioral Health roles for Public Health and Environment; State Legislative Update on bills that impact public health within Eagle County and Colorado; and the upcoming Community Health Assessment. The full agenda and executive summaries can be found in the attached Board of Health Packet for April 26, 2022. Public Hearing 1. Public Hearing on Proposed Intergovernmental Agreement to Establish a Regional Transportation Authority. Tanya Allen&Bill Ray,ECO Transit Executive Summary: Eagle County has joined with the towns of Avon,Eagle, Gypsum,Minturn,Red Cliff and Vail; and Beaver Creek Metro District, as well as the business community and nonprofit partners,to consider the 5 04/26/2022 formation of a Regional Transportation Authority(RTA)to enhance and expand transit and transportation services for our residents,businesses and visitors. An RTA is a public entity that allows local governments—including counties, cities,town and metro districts—to work together to address regional transportation issues. RTAs are governed by a board of appointed elected officials representing the partner governments and must follow open meeting and fiscal accountability and transparency laws. RTAs are allowed to seek voter approval to collect tax revenue to provide transportation services,which may include transit, air,roadway and other services. Setting up an RTA is a formal process defined in state law. The local governments involved in establishing the RTA must work together to create an intergovernmental agreement(IGA)—a legal document that sets forth the governance, service goals and other key operating provisions of the RTA. This charter document must be agreed upon by the elected councils and boards in each community. Ultimately,voters must agree to the formation of the RTA and any taxing or bonding requests made to provide funding for the RTA's services and operations. The IGA process requires two separate public hearings to be held in each jurisdiction considering adopting the IGA. The public hearings will provide details about the proposed RTA and the draft IGA for the creation of the Eagle Valley Transportation Authority, and feedback from council and the public will be shared with the RTA formation committee to help address local community needs and concerns. Bill Ray,Regional Transportation Authorities (RTA) staff consultant,began by sharing some background information about the RTA work to address regional transportation issues. The RTA was governed by a board of elected offices representing the partners. It must be approved by voters to establish an RTA. This process started in 2020 when the business community recognized a need for the workforce,residents,and visitors in the county. There were eight members who had indicated an interest. The timeline to get a question on the November 2022 ballot was tight. The IGA would allow any local government to sign on and put the measure in front of their voters. Public hearings were required,two in each jurisdiction. They would be conducting a survey in the next week or so to get public feedback on the idea. They hope to wrap up the IGA in late May and send it to CDOT and neighboring jurisdictions for review and comment. In August they hope to get a final version of the IGA leading up to a September 9th deadline to possibly put a ballot question in front of voters. Establishing an RTA was a formal process defined in state law. Chairman McQueeney commented on the other areas, such as Leadville,that were not included in the boundary. Mr. Ray stated that they would meet with them in June. They wanted to be engaged. The jurisdictions could decide on their sales tax, lodging tax,or what their combination would be. There was a desire to have a consistent sales tax,however,the lodging tax would vary depending on the jurisdiction and formula. Commissioner Chandler-Henry asked about air transportation and if it would be included in the RTA. Mr. Ray stated that supporting the airport and ultimately replacing the current structure of the Air Alliance would be replaced if the measure were replaced by voters. The RTA would take on the role of working with the airport to provide funding for flight guarantees to insure year round access to affordable flights for residents and visitors. This would not take over any of the county's responsibility to operate the airport or the Eagle County Air Terminal Corporation. The marketing functions would remain the same. The community survey was being finalized and would be fielded next week. The survey would represent the proper balance of respondents by towns, municipalities, age, demographics, etc. He stated that the goal was to build a transportation service that would benefit the community for years to come. He reviewed the service goals. Regional collaboration was critical for competing for grant dollars. A fare free transportation zone would help the workforce and parking issues. Commissioner Chandler-Henry wondered what type of reception they had been getting. Mr. Ray stated that they had two presentations so far. They met with Red Cliff and Minturn and there had been strong support from the folks in Minturn for moving this forward. Tanya Allen,Regional Transportation Director, stated that the Town of Red Cliff was most interested in getting themselves connected to the system. Mr. Ray stated that they were continuing with meetings through the week and would be back in a month for another hearing. The RTA process had deadlines and timelines. After the May hearings, it would be sent to the Colorado Department of Transportation for its review, and then they would have more information to share with the 6 04/26/2022 communities,boards, clubs,rotaries,and individuals. Folks could go to eaglecountyrta.org/feedback to review the agreement and to submit feedback. Commissioner Chandler-Henry believed the effort supported the County's strategic goals. There being no further business b CPC; - oard, the meeting was adjourned until May 3, 2022. o z fileCt Attest: /i.,% ` n (ORADO Clerk to the Board Chairman 7 04/26/2022