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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 07/16/2024 PUBLIC HEARING July 16, 2024 Present: Matt Scherr Chairman Jeanne McQueeney Commissioner Jeff Shroll County Manager Lane Sheldon 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 Pro-Tem Scherr noted that Commissioner Chandler-Henry was not in attendance as she was at a Water District meeting advocating for western water. Constituent Input Joanne Rock, a Town of Eagle resident, spoke about the year she graduated high school and her mother's encouragement to be involved and know what was happening politically. She spoke about housing rents and Medicaid issues. She believed that there was an important election coming up, and it was important to understand the details and see all sides. Mike Meehan,a resident of Eagle Vail, spoke about the mismatch between citizen income and the county's demands in terms of property taxes in 2023 and 2024. He spoke about the 3% increase in Social Security,and the average working person saw about a 5%increase in their wages on a national basis. His question was how people finance the 25% increased property tax payments. Derrick Wiemer of 1760 County Road 151,Gypsum spoke. He requested and encouraged the county to make sure they fully reviewed the Sweetwater Lake proposal and submitted recommendations or objections beyond what was being presented. The current proposal was for a 20-year contract with the state which would give them the power arid authority to do whatever they wanted to do. The Sweetwater community had protested and objected to increased traffic, safety, environmental impacts,wildlife, and water impacts. The Forest Service was projecting 250 visitors per day. He encouraged the county to represent the citizens in the best way possible. Mary Stevens of 0964 Sweetwater Road, Gypsum, spoke. She agreed with the last speaker's comments. She drove the Colorado River Road daily and expressed concern with the increase in traffic. Since 2020, the road has become very unsafe. Commissioner Updates Commissioner McQueeney thanked Commissioner Chandler-Henry and Commissioner Scherr for attending the MACo's Conference in Florida over the weekend. Chairman Scherr stated that the conference was beneficial. 1 07/16/2024 County Manager Updates Jeff Shroll discussed the new Alaska Airlines flights available at the Eagle County Regional Airport. He also mentioned the Eagle County Fair and Rodeo and reminded people to get their tickets before they were sold out. Consent Agenda 1. Agreement for Professional Services Between Eagle County and Eagle County Schools for Early Head Start Kendra Kleinschmidt,Human Services 2. Ratification of Agreement Between Human Services and the Colorado Dept of Early Childhood for Child Abuse Prevention Programming Kendra Kleinschmidt,Human Services 3. Resolution 2024-044 Approving the Consolidated Special Use Permit for Eagle River Presbyterian-Pastor Housing-Eagle County File No. ZS-0093833-2023 David McWilliams, Community Development 4. Construction Agreement for the Adam's Way Connector Trail Between Nottingham Excavating&Trucking and Eagle County Peter Suneson, Open Space and Natural Resources 5. Approval of the Minutes for the Board of County Commissioner Meetings for May 21,June 3,and June 4, 2024 Kathy Scriver, Clerk&Recorder's Office 6. June 2024 Payment Report Christina Andrews,Finance Commissioner McQueeney moved to approve the Consent Agenda for July 16,2024 as presented. Chairman Scherr seconded the motion. Of the two voting commissioners,the vote was declared unanimous. Business Item(s) 1. Resolution 2024-045 Regarding Presentation of Reports of Valuation for Assessment of Taxable Real and Personal Property and List of Actions on Eagle Real and Personal Property Appeals to the County Board of Equalization Mark Chapin, Assessor's Office Executive Summary: Resolution Regarding Presentation of Reports of Valuation for Assessment of Taxable Real Y g g P and Personal Property, and List of Actions on Eagle Real and Personal Property YAppeals to the County Board of Equalization Mark Chapin, Eagle County Assessor,reported on the pre-and post-assessor levels of appeals values. The total value of all property was $62,476,853,460. His office had 270 appeals, down from 7,100 last year. 2 07/16/2024 Commissioner McQueeney moved to approve the Resolution Regarding Presentation of Reports of Valuation for Assessment of Taxable Real and Personal Property and List of Actions on Eagle Real and Personal Property Appeals to the County Board of Equalization. Chairman Scherr seconded the motion. Of the two voting commissioners,the vote was unanimous. 2. Resolution 2024-046 for Road Closures on West Lake Creek Road for Bridge Replacement Rickie Davies,Engineering Executive Summary: During reconstruction of the West Lake Creek Road Bridge,4 separate road closures will be necessary to swing in components of the bridge using a crane staged in the middle of the roadway. Rickie Davies,Eagle County Staff Engineer,presented the engineering criteria and provided details about the bridge's location. He showed some photos of the road and stated that some homes in the area would be affected by a proposed electrical outage. The construction cost was estimated to be$75,969 and was being funded by the Eagle County Road and Bridge Department. The start date was August 5th, and the project was estimated to be completed by November 15, 2024. All dates were tentative and subject to change based on the contractor's schedule. Before any road closures,there would be signage, emails to residents, and a press release. Notification through Eagle County Open Space would be provided to trailhead users. An automated flagger assistance device would do traffic control throughout the project. This was one of the oldest bridges requiring replacement. The power outages would last up to four hours at a time. Commissioner McQueeney moved to approve the Resolution for Road Closures on West Lake Creek Road for Bridge Replacement Chairman Scherr seconded the motion. Of the two voting commissioners,the vote was unanimous. 3. Intergovernmental Agreement Between Eagle County and the Lake Creek Metropolitan District for Modifications to the West Lake Creek Road Bridge Rikie Davies,Engineering Executive Summary: Intergovernmental Agreement between Eagle County and the Lake Creek Metro District for Modifications to the West Lake Creek Road Bridge Commissioner McQueeney moved to approve the Resolution for Road Closures on West Lake Creek Road for Bridge Replacement. Chairman Scherr seconded the motion. Of the two voting commissioners,the vote was unanimous. Commissioner McQeeney moved to adjourn as the Eagle County Board of County Commissioners and reconvene as the Eagle County Housing and Development Authority. Chairman Scherr seconded the motion. Of the two voting commissioners,the vote was unanimous. Eagle County Housing and Development Authority 3 07/16/2024 1. Amended and Restated Site Lease and Development Agreement between Eagle County Housing and Development Authority and Colorado Mountain College Jill Klosterman,Housing Executive Summary: The Eagle County Housing and Development Authority(ECHDA) is excited to move forward to build the 3rd and final apartment building on the Colorado Mountain College (CMC)campus in Edwards. This building will have 30 units,with the same footprint of the other two buildings, and will be used for Eagle County employees,CMC students and staff, and general workforce. The agreement also outlines CMC's plan to buy building 2 over the next 5 years to help ECHDA offset the costs of building 3. The first two buildings were completed in the last year, and are almost fully leased. We look forward to offering additional 2 bedroom units and studios in building 3,which should be fully constructed in the fall of 2025. Kim Bell Williams,Eagle County Housing Director,reviewed the partnership and highlighted some project milestones. The item on the agenda would amend the site lease and development agreement. Kristin Degenhardt,Project Manager,described the site's location and stated that Building Three required moving a retaining pond in the first phase. Ms.Bell Williams stated that two-bedroom units were more desirable. The new design would provide fewer units but more two-bedroom units. Brenda Camunez,Property Manager stated that Building One was fully occupied with students, faculty, and staff for CMC. Building Two housed six Eagle County Government employees. Building One student rates were $1,175 for a studio unit, and the two bedrooms were$1,691. Building 2 rates were $1,558 for a studio and $2,130 for a two-bedroom. The rates included utilities. Ms. Bell Williams stated that the Housing Department would fund the project and CMC would start making payments to the Housing Authority towards the purchase of building two which would help with the construction cost of building three. The rental rates for building two would move from 80%to 60%AMI for CMC students. CMC would eventually purchase building two over time. Ms. Degenhardt reviewed the timeline, construction would begin later this year. Commissioner McQueeney moved to approve the Amended and Restated Site Lease and Development Agreement between Eagle County Housing and Development Authority and Colorado Mountain College. Chairman Scherr seconded the motion. Of the two voting commissioners,the vote was unanimous. Commissioner McQueeney moved to adjourn as the Eagle County Housing and Development Authority and reconvene as the Eagle County Board of County Commissioners. Chairman Scherr seconded the motion. Of the two voting commissioners,the vote was unanimous. y`P�of EAG���oG There being further business ,- r,,the meeting was adjourned until July 23,2024. . °RAD° Attest: - C erk to the Board Chairman 4 07/16/2024