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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 08/14/95 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS EAGLE, COLORADO RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS FORM 50 HOECKEL'S 387869 PUBLIC HEARING AUGUST 14, 1995 Present: James Johnson, Jr. George "Bud" Gates Johnnette Phillips Robert Loeffler Sara J. Fisher Chairman Conmissioner Conmissioner Ass ' t. County Attorney Clerk to the Board This being a scheduled Public Hearing the following items were presented to the Board of County Commissioners for their consideration: Chairman Johnson opened the meeting as the Board of Equalization. Board of Equalization Robert Loeffler, Ass't. County Attorney, presented the recommendations from the Hearing Officer. Commissioner Phillips questioned docket numbers E95-515, 516, 517, 518, 519, 520, 521, 522, 523, 524, 525, 526, 527, 528, 529, 530, 531, 532, 533, 534 and 535. Ed Schmal ley, Hearing Officer, stated the petitioner took over a lar$e piece of land belongin$ to Castle Peak and Waterford Ranch. He stated thlS land was used for grazlng sheep and partially fenced. He related all the thirty five acre parcels were taken out of agriculture and placed into vacant property. Chairman Johnson stated this area is the Horse Mountain Ranch area. Mr. Schmalley stated most of the land is not fenced and the sheep are grazing on other individuals property. Those individuals now want agriculture classification. He stated trespass grazing is not allowed by law to obtain agriculture classification. Commissioner Phillips stated she did not understand how the property could be classified agriculture when the applicants are applying through the County to develop the property. Mr. Schmalley stated the County cannot anticipate future use of the property but must value the property on current use. Commissioner Gates moved to accept the recommendations as provided by the Hearing Officer concerning the adjustment packet as described on attachment "A". Conmissioner Phillips seconded the motion. The vote was declared unanimous. Commissioner Phillips moved to approve E95-355 through E95-432, the stipulations recommended by the Hearing Officer as stated on attachment "B". Commissioner Gates seconded the motion. The vote was declared unanimous. Commissioner Gates moved to accept the Hearing Officers recommendations for denial as presented, exhibit "C" attached. Conmissioner Phillips seconded the motion. The vote was declared unanimous. Resolution 95-95 The Board reconvened as the Board of County commissioners. Jim Fritze, County Attorney, presented Resolution 95-95, adopting the one half cent transportation sales tax ballot question, excluding air and providing that 10% of the funds would be dedicated to bikepaths. Commissioner Johnson asked if the 10% dedicated to bikepaths or bikeway purposes refer to transportation trails that can be used for walking, jogging, hiking, etc. Commissioner Phillips asked if it can be changed to paths. Chairman Johnson again stated he doesn't want it to be construed that it 1 is strictly for bikes. Discussion followed on the term bike path, bike ways. Jim Fritze explained the modified definition is from the statute other than that portion excluding air. He stated the sales tax statute does not define what transportation is. commissioner Gates moved to approve Resolution 95-95 placing the mass transportation question on the November ballot. Commissioner Phillips seconded the motion. In discussion, Jim Fritze stated this tax differs as it excludes fuel and food for cooking from this sales tax. Commissioner Phillips asked when ballot certification occurs. Sara Fisher, Clerk & Recorder, responded it would go to print as soon after September 12th as possible. Mr. Fritze stated the ballot title setting is scheduled for today and discussion can resume at that time. Commissioner Johnson called for the question on the motion. The vote was declared unanimous. Consent Calendar Chairman Johnson stated the next item on the agenda was the consent calendar as follows: 01) Bill paying 02) Payroll for August 17, 1995 03) Resolution 95-96 authorizing amendment to Personnel Policy 04) Eagle County consolidated cost allocation plan 05) Change Order #1, Warnin$ Li$hts & Equipment, Inc. 06) Resolution 95-97, contrlbutlon Rockies Scenic Byway. Commissioner Phillips moved to approve the consent calendar consisting of six items as read by the Chairman. Commissioner Gates seconded the motion. The vote was declared unanimous. Resolution 95-98 Chairman Johnson stated the next item on the agenda was Resolution 95- 98, acknowledging the resignation of the County Manager, appointing Allen Sartin as County Budget Officer and providing for the County Commissioners to act in place of the County Manager. commissioner Gates moved to approve Resolution 95-98. Commissioner Phillips seconded the motion. The vote was declared unanimous . ~ Resolution 95-99 Jim Fritze presented Resolution 95-99 and power of attorney grantin$ authority to draw on Letter of Credit for Wolcott Golf Club Limited Liabllity in the amount of $298,506.00. Mr. Fritze stated that as of today's date no new letter has been received. Commissioner Phillips moved to approve Resolution 95-99. Commissioner Gates seconded the motion. The vote was declared unanimous. Agreement, Michael D. Hoffman Bob Loeffler presented an agreement for purchase and sale of real property between Eagle County and Dr. Michael D. Hoffman. Commissioner Gates moved to approve the agreement between Eagle County and Dr. Michael D. Hoffman. commissioner Phillips seconded the motion. The vote was declared unanimous. before the Board the 2