HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 09/08/2023 PUBLIC HEARING
August 8, 2023
Present: Kathy Chandler-Henry Chairman
Matt Scherr Commissioner
Jeanne McQueeney Commissioner
Jeff Shroll County Manager
Deputy Kathy Scriver p ty 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
Chairman Chandler-Henry opened and closed public input, as there was none.
Commissioner Updates
Commissioner Scherr wished Commissioner McQueeney a"Happy Birthday!"
Commissioner McQueeney wished Commissioners Scherr a"Happy Birthday!"
Chairman Chandler-Henry wished everyone a"Happy Birthday" and stated that she was fortunate to work
with both commissioners.
County Manager Updates
Jeff Shroll thanked all the Eagle County folks who helped with the Fair and Rodeo. It was a great event
and he was proud to see all the employees work together.
Consent Agenda
1. First Amendment To Agreement For The 2023 Overlay Project Between Eagle County And Frontier Paving
Inc. to Include Eagle Road at Highway 6
Nicole Trujillo,Road&Bridge
2. Intergovernmental Agreement to Purchase Property for the Hillcrest Roundabout Between the Eagle River
Water and Sanitation District and Eagle County
Rickie Davies,Engineering
3. Underground Right of Way Easement,Trench, Conduit and Vault Agreement with Holy Cross for Airport EV
Charging Stations Project
Arturo Mayo,Project Management
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4. Approval of the MOU Between the Eagle County Clerk&Recorder and the Board of County Commissioners
Concerning the November 7, 2023 Coordinated Election
Regina O'Brien, Clerk&Recorder's Office
5. Letter to Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment for Solid Waste and Recycling Financial
Assurance
Jesse Masten, Solid Waste&Recycling
Rickie Davies, Eagle County Staff Engineer,presented an update on the Hillcrest Roundabout project and
reviewed the IGA. The roundabout was in west Edwards by the water treatment plant. The total cost of the
project was estimated to be $3,866,223.20. Funding for the project would come from the Capital Improvement
Fund and Off Site Road Improvement Funds. Construction would begin April 1, 2024 and completion was
expected to be near November 1, 2024.
Commissioner Scherr moved to approve the Consent Agenda for August 8,2023 as presented.
Commissioner McQueeney seconded the motion. The vote was declared unanimous.
Business Item(s)
1. Resolution 2023-050 Concerning A Reappointment to the Minturn Cemetery District Board of Directors
Dani Moore,Administration
Executive Summary: The Minturn Cemetery District will be reappointing John Sheehan to the board of directors
for an additional six(6)year term.
John Sheehan spoke. He believed the Minturn Cemetery was a beautiful place. He spoke about their
goal to obtain additional land and efforts to keep the cemetery affordable for Minturn residents.
Commissioner McQueeney moved to approve the Resolution Concerning A Reappointment to the
Minturn Cemetery District Board of Directors.
Commissioner Scherr seconded the motion. The vote was unanimous.
2. Resolution 2023-051 Designating August 2023 as Child Support Services Month
Guadalupe Ontiveros,Human Services
Executive Summary: Resolution Designating August 2023 as Child Support Services Month
Guadalupe Ontiveros, Integrated Support Services with Human Services,thanked the board for their
support. The goal of the program was to insure that all children have the financial support needed to thrive.
Currently her office was working with about 600 families and had collected about$1 million dollars.
Commissioner Scherr moved to approve the Resolution Designating August 2023 as Child Support
Services Month.
Commissioner McQueeney seconded the motion. The vote was unanimous.
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Commissioner McQueeney moved to adjourn as the Eagle County Board of County Commissioners and
reconvene as the Eagle County Liquor Licensing Authority.
Commissioner Scherr seconded the motion. The vote was unanimous.
Eagle County Liquor Licensing Authority
1. Application for New Hotel&Restaurant Liquor License-Five Senses Hospitality Management LLC DBA The
Hoffman Hotel
Kathy Scriver, Clerk&Recorder's Office
APPLICANT: Five Senses Hospitality Management LLC
TRADE NAME: The Hoffman Hotel
REPRESENTATIVE: Kevin Coates, of the law firm of Dill Dill Can Stonbraker&Hutchings
Chris Manley, Five Senses Hospitality Management
LOCATION: 401 Tree Farm Drive, El Jebel CO 81623
REQUEST: Application for NEW Hotel&Restaurant liquor license
DESCRIPTION:
The application for a new Hotel & Restaurant liquor license was received June 8, 2023. The Hoffman
Hotel is located at 401 Tree Farm Drive in El Jebel. The hotel is a 4-story property on a 1.8-acre site, part of the
mixed-use development known as the Tree Farm.
ESTABLISH NEIGHBORHOOD:
The first order of business is to establish the neighborhood for petitioning purposes.
Staff recommended that the neighborhood consist of a two(2)mile radius from the proposed location-401
Tree Farm Drive.
FIRST MOTION-Establishing the Neighborhood:
Commissioner Scherr moved that the Local Liquor Licensing Authority establish the neighborhood to
include the area within a two (2)mile radius surrounding the proposed location-401 Tree Farm Dr.,El Jebel.
Commissioner McQueeney seconded the motion. The vote was unanimous.
NEEDS AND DESIRES OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD:
1. The Local Licensing Authority shall consider the reasonable requirements of the neighborhood,the desires
of the adult inhabitants of the neighborhood and whether the existing licenses are adequate to meet these
needs and desires,per the Colorado Liquor Code, Section 44-3-301 (2)(a).
2. A petition was circulated by LiquorPros, a Colorado company specializing in need & desires surveys and
petitions.
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• 111 Signatures Favoring Issuance
• 4 Signatures Opposing Issuance
OTHER LOCAL AUTHORITY CONSIDERATIONS:
1. Whether the applicants possess and maintain possession of the premises for which the license is issued by
ownership, lease,rental, or other arrangement for possession of such premises.
2. Whether the premises are within 500 feet of any public or parochial school or the campus of any college,
university,or seminary.
3. Whether the fees have been paid.
4. Whether the applicants are of good moral character.
STAFF FINDINGS:
1. The applicant has submitted a complete application and the appropriate fees have been paid.
2. The applicants are all over 21 years of age and reported to be of good moral character based on their CBI
background reports.
3. Public notice has been given by the posting of a notice in public view on the premises July 27, 2023 and by
publication in the Vail Daily and Aspen Times on July 20th and July 27th of 2023.
4. The proposed location is not within 500 feet of any public or parochial school or the campus of any college,
university,or seminary.
5. The applicant has provided an alcohol management plan per the requirements of the Local Licensing
Authority and proof of server training will be provided upon issuance of the license.
CONCLUSION:
The applicant has met all the necessary requirements for a NEW Hotel&Restaurant Liquor License.
SECOND MOTION-Approval of the Application:
Commissioner McQueeney move that the Local Liquor Licensing Authority find that there is a reasonable
requirement and desire for the issuance of this license and therefore approve the application for a Hotel &
Restaurant liquor license for Five Senses Hospitality Management LLC DBA The Hoffman Hotel based on the
testimony, petitions, and incorporating staff's findings contingent upon the Certificate of Occupancy and/or
recommendations by staff.
Commissioner Scherr seconded the motion. The vote was unanimous.
Chris Manley, Five Senses Hospitality Management requested that the license be issued prior to the final
Certificate of Occupancy.
Chairman Chandler-Henry believed the motion covered staff's recommendations.
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Commissioner Scherr moved to adjourn as the Eagle County Liquor Licensing Authority and reconvene
as the Eagle County Board of County Commissioners.
Commissioner McQueeney seconded the motion. The vote was unanimous.
Presentation - Eagle County Room
1. 2022 Eagle County Government Audit Presentation
Attorney Update - Open Session - Holy Cross Room
Attorney Update - Executive Session - Holy Cross Room
1. Matters subject to negotiations regarding Castle Peak-Bryan Treu
Eagle County Housing and Development Authority - Eagle County Room
1. Eagle County Housing and Development Authority Board with the Advisory Committee bi-annual meeting
Work Sessions - Eagle County Room
1. SpeakUp ReachOut Update
2. Update on Eagle Valley Transportation Authority
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There being no further business'' o N s o d,the meeting as adjourned until Augu t 22,2023.
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