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Home My WebLink AboutMinutes 10/31/2023 PUBLIC HEARING October 31, 2023 Present: Matt Scherr Chairman Pro-Tem Jeanne McQueeney Commissioner Jeff Shroll County Manager Kathy Scriver Deputy Clerk to the Board Absent: Kathy Chandler-Henry Chairman This being a scheduled Public Hearing,the following items were presented to the Board of County Commissioners for their consideration: Constituent Input Chairman Pro-Tem Scherr opened and closed public comment, as there was none. Commissioner Updates Commissioner McQueeney reminded folks that the legislative session was starting and they would be meeting with CCAT(Counties and Commissioners Acting Together) in hopes of coming up with some legislative priorities. If anyone had ideas to share, she encouraged them to reach out. Chairman Pro-Tem Scherr stated that Chairman Chandler-Henry was away attending a Drought Taskforce session in Denver. He wished everyone a happy Halloween and reminded folks to drop off their ballots rather than mailing them at this late date. There were drop off locations throughout Eagle County. County Manager Updates There were no updates from the County Manager's office. Consent Agenda 1. Intergovernmental Agreement for Animal Shelter& Services with the Town of Eagle for 2024-2026 Nathan Lehnert,Animal Shelter& Services 2. Resolutions 2023-065 Approval of a Modification to Condition of Approval no. 7 of the Resolution of Approval of the Cordillera II PUD to Allow the Dissolution of the Cordillera Habitat Enhancement for Wildlife Committee and the Transfer of Funds from the Cordillera Wildlife Trust Fund to Fund a Cordillera Wildfire Mitigation Project and a New Cordillera Wildlife Fund Tracy Stowell,Attorney's Office 1 10/31/2023 3. Approval of the Minutes for the Board of County Commissioner Meetings for August 29, September 5, September 12,and September 19,2023 Kathy Scriver, Clerk&Recorder's Office Commissioner McQueeney moved to approve the Consent Agenda for October 31,2023 as presented. Chairman Pro-Tern Scherr seconded the motion. Of the two voting commissioners,the vote was declared unanimous. Business Item(s) 1.Agreement for Diversity Equity&Inclusion Contracting Services Between Eagle County and Kaleidoscope Group,LLC Rhea Silverkorn,Administration Executive Summary: Eagle County wishes to continue its work focused on Diversity,Equity, and Inclusion. This second amendment furthers the scope with Kaleidoscope Group for an additional six months. The focus of this scope includes: training and toolkits specifically designed for employees, supervisors and directors; support for front-line employees on managing interactions with the public; and opportunities for further involvement in DEI, including on its leadership team and various work groups. Jeff Shroll stated that the contract with the Kaleidoscope Group set out three basic bullet points. The next phase would begin in 2024. The process would start by identifying leaders and teams and determining where to go with DEI. The goal was to include employees that had frontline management and skills. As the plan gets developed they want it to be something that changes with the organization. Chairman Pro-Tern Sherr stated that he was impressed with the Kaleidoscope Group. He was excited to move forward. Commissioner McQueeney moved to approve the agreement for Diversity Equity&Inclusion Contracting Services Between Eagle County and Kaleidoscope Group,LLC. Chairman ProTem Scherr seconded the motion. Of the two voting commissioners,the vote was unanimous. 2. Mountain Tots Conditional Funding Commitment Letter Megan Burch, Human Services Executive Summary: Due to the ever increasing demand for early childhood slots in Eagle County, and increasing rental costs, Mountain Tots Preschool has been pursuing the purchase of a site for a new childcare facility location in Eagle,CO. Mountain Tots Preschool has been a long-time,high-quality,year-round,non-profit early childhood center serving the community for 40 years. This relocation will allow MTP to nearly double their capacity. Additionally,this contribution enables MTP to pursue additional grant funding to meet more of the overall project cost. Megan Burch,Director of Human Services, stated that before the board was a conditional funding letter for a capital investment in Mountain Tots new location. 2 10/31/2023 Commissioner McQueeney moved to approve the Mountain Tots conditional funding commitment letter. Chairman Pro-Tem Scherr seconded the motion. Of the two voting commissioners,the vote was unanimous. Commissioner McQueeney moved to adjourn as the Eagle County Board of County Commissioners and- reconvene as the Eagle County Eagle County Airport Terminal Board. Chairman Pro-Tern Scherr seconded the motion. Of the two voting commissioners,the vote was unanimous. Eagle County Airport Terminal (ECAT) Board 1. Concession Agreement for Operation of Ground Transportation Services Eagle County Air Terminal Corporation -Alpine Taxi David Reid,Airport David Reid,Aviation Director stated that the agreements for ground transportation were expiring this month so they were being renewed. The agreements were for 3-year terms. Jeff Shroll moved to approve the Concession Agreement for Operation of Ground Transportation Services Eagle County Air Terminal Corporation-Alpine Taxi Commissioner McQueeney seconded the motion. The vote was declared unanimous. 2. Concession Agreement for Operation of Ground Transportation Services Eagle County Air Terminal Corporation -Colorado Mountain Express David Reid,Airport Jeff Shroll moved to approve the Concession Agreement for Operation of Ground Transportation Services Eagle County Air Terminal Corporation-Colorado Mountain Express. Commissioner McQueeney seconded the motion. Of the two voting commissioners,the vote was declared unanimous. 3. Concession Agreement for Operation of Ground Transportation Services Eagle County Air Terminal Corporation -Hy-Mountain Taxi David Reid,Airport Jeff Shroll moved to approve the Concession Agreement for Operation of Ground Transportation Services Eagle County Air Terminal Corporation-Hy-Mountain Taxi. Commissioner McQueeney seconded the motion. Of the two voting commissioners,the vote was declared unanimous. Commissioner McQueeney moved to adjourn as the Eagle County Airport Terminal Board and reconvene as the Eagle County Board of County Commissioners. Chairman Pro-Tem Scherr seconded the motion. Of the two voting commissioners,the vote was unanimous. 3 10/31/2023 Work Session(s) - Eagle County Room 1. 2024 Budget Discussion 2. Community Water Plan and other updates from Eagle River Watershed Council 3. Colorado Parks and Wildlife(CPW)Northwest Region Elk Herd Management Plans 2024 4. EGE Rebranding Update y@�m EA6(fC�GZa There being no further business be r I, e meeting was adjourned until November 14, 2023. �Aoo Attest: �' // Clerk to the Board Chairman 4 10/31/2023