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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 09/25/2001 PUBLIC HEARING SEPTEMBER 25,2001 Present: Tom Stone Michael Gallagher Am Menconi Tom Moorhead Jack Ingstad Sara 1. Fisher Chairman Commissioner Commissioner County Attorney County Administrator Clerk to the Board This being a scheduled Public Hearing the following items were presented to the Board of County Commissioners for their consideration: Resolution 2001-124, Redistricting of Commissioner Districts Chairman Stone stated the first item before the Board was the redistricting of the County Commissioners Districts, as a result of the 2000 Census. He explained the process of redistricting and the goal to keep the district's population as close to equal as is possible. He stated the ideal situation would be for each district to have a population of 13,886. Commissioner District 3 was very close to the 13,886. Commissioner District 2 had approximately 4,400 people over that figure. Commissioner District 1 was approximately 4,300 people short. The major change involves the line between Commissioner Districts 1 & 2. The Board looked at a number of different scenarios in determining where the new line should be between District 1 and 2. Commissioner Gallagher questioned scenario 5B. Chairman Stone stated that is the new one that leaves Commissioner District 3 with its current boundaries. Chairman Stone stated out of the five scenarios four of them have drawn Commissioner Menconi out of his District. Only one of those keep Commissioner Menconi living in his District. He suggested the Board pick the scenario that leaves all current Commissioners living in their Districts. He suggested approving scenario 5B, which leaves the lines between District 1 & 2, the same. He explained the lines in that scenario. Commissioner Menconi stated the working scenario 5 is the one he would pick out of those submitted. Chairman Stone stated the difference between scenario 5 and 5b is in the Gypsum area. He stated the major difference is taking in Buckhorn Valley and a small portion of Eagle north of the river. Commissioner Menconi stated the scenarios the Board has been reviewing for the past several weeks are 5, 4 1 and 3. He stated introducing 6 and 5b at this late date, the Board has not had appropriate time to review. He questioned ifthe Board could come to consensus on number 5. Commissioner Gallagher stated he is trying to understand the detail in the Eagle area under the new scenarios. He asked if it would take much time to show the detail of the Eagle area. Chairman Stone stated the line would be north of Highway 6 rather than the river. He stated he would go with Commissioner Menconi on Scenario 5. He stated it will leave room for growth. Sara Fisher, Eagle County Clerk & Recorder, asked if there was any comparison to the current precinct boundary lines. It makes maintaining the voter registration records easier if the lines correspond. She stated for the record that she was not involved in this process and her opinion was not asked for. She related she would not make changes to the voter records until the November 6 election is completed. Chairman Stone stated they would like to accommodate Ms. Fisher where they can. 1 09-25-2001 Commissioner Gallagher moved to approve Resolution 2001-124 Scenario 5, Redistricting of Commissioner Districts. Commissioner Menconi seconded the motion. Commissioner Gallagher asked John Staight of GIS to redefine the detailed map of the Avon Beaver Creek area where the Eagle River and Highway 6 come together. Chairman Stone called for the question on the motion. The vote was declared unanimous. Consent Agenda Chairman Stone stated the next matter before the Board was the Consent Agenda as follows: A) Approval of bill paying for the week of September 24, 2001, subject to review by County Administrator B) Approval of the minutes of the Board of County Commissioners meeting of September 11,2002 C) Change Order #1 for the Honeywagon Trail Project D) Modification of the WIC Program Contract Change Order Letter 2 E) Contract between the County of Eagle and the Department of Public Health and Environment for prenatal services F) A VI Ground Transportation Management System Agreement with Transcore for the Eagle County Airport G) Release of Plat Note No. 10, submittal of collateral and commencement of warranty period for Lazie-R Ranch H) Fourth Partial Release of Collateral and commencement of warranty period for Cordillera, Filing 26 I) Fourth Partial Release of Collateral and commencement of warranty period for Cordillera, Filing 27 J) Community Development Contract with RRC Associates for housing research and consultation services for proposed Inclusionary Housing and Employment Housing Linkage Initiative K) Eagle Riverview Apartments Management Agreement between the Eagle Riverview Affordable Housing Corporation and Eagle County. Chairman Stone asked the Attorney's Office if there were any changes to the Consent Agenda. Tom Moorhead, County Attorney, stated items G, H and I can be removed from the agenda as they do not require the Board's approval. Chairman Stone asked for additional input. There was none. Commissioner Menconi moved to approve the Consent Agenda as presented being items A, B, C, D, E, F, J and K. Commissioner Gallagher seconded the motion. The vote was declared unanimous. Plat & Resolution Signing Matt Gennett, Planner, stated there were no plats or resolutions for the Board's consideration today. PUD Approval, Vail Valley Jet Center Ed Storer, Acting Airport Manager, presented the Planned Unit Development approval for the Vail Valley Jet Center, interior changes. He stated this is a straight forward project and as they transition from running a terminal building. 2 09-25-2001 Chairman Stone asked if they are deleting the restrooms. Brian Bums, President of Vail Valley Jet Center stated they are converting two existing restrooms to a snooze room for pilots and a gift shop. He spoke to the commercial portion. He stated there was a question about keeping the bathrooms open to the public and they will certainly do that. He stated they will make it a unisex bathroom. Chairman Stone stated he would like to note that there is no net change in the number of fixtures or bathrooms. He spoke to the Town of Gypsum requirements and the charges for use of the water. Mr. Bums stated they applied for and were granted a 1041 with the Town of Gypsum. Chairman Stone stated they want to work with the Town of Gypsum and all want to be good neighbors. He stated they all agree to pay their fair share. Commissioner Gallagher moved to approve the Planned Unit Development for the Vail Valley Jet Center, interior changes. Commissioner Stone seconded the motion. The vote was declared unanimous. Amendment, Land for Recreation or Public Services Ron Rasnic, Solid Waste Manager, presented an Amendment to the application for land for recreation or public purposes and indemnification Patent Provision. He stated this letter ties up some loose ends in this process. He spoke to the 1997 plan which did not include the irrigation plan. Since then, both plans have been completed. He stated item 1 adopts those plans and item 2 is the Indemnification Statement. The 3rd item is where the County grants a waiver to the BLM to bring trash to the Landfill that is picked up on public lands in Eagle County. Also included is the reaffirming access to the private land owners to the east of the proposed purchase property and providing access to BLM for their property to the east. Chairman Stone stated what this does is complete the application process for the sale of land from the BLM to Eagle County. He asked Mr. Moorhead what the appropriate motion is. Mr. Moorhead stated to approve all the conditions as set forth in the September 18, 2001 letter to Ms. Ann Huber. Chairman Stone asked for questions. There were none. Commissioner Menconi moved to approve the Amendment to the application for land for recreation or public purposes and indemnification Patent Provision in accordance with the September 28, 2001 letter to Ms. Ann Huber. Commissioner Gallagher seconded the motion. The vote was declared unanimous. Commissioner Menconi asked Mr. Rasnic about a possible location for recycling of construction materials. Chairman Stone spoke to an extended discussion they had with a representative from Vail who wanted to have a site for recycling in the Town of Minturn. He stated in addition they have had discussions about recycling of construction materials. He stated it by far represents the largest volume of waist in the Landfill. He stated they have accelerated the useful life of the landfill. He complimented Mr. Rasnic on his efforts. He stated as well the County is the only governmental entity that contributes dollars to recycling. Commissioner Menconi asked about curbside pick up of recycling. Chairman Stone stated they will talk more about that. Resolution Condemning the Terrorist Attacks Chairman Stone stated he would like to make public the process of the approval of the Resolution approved last week condemning the terrorist attacks last week. He stated he wanted to publicly apologize for leaving the work session last week when they discussed who would get use of the 3 09-25-2001 Echo Ranch building. He stated it was rude on his part. He stated he empathizes greatly with those who are victims of domestic abuse. He stated he personally experienced that. He stated it was a combination of frustration and personal identification on his part. He asked that Commissioner Menconi share his concerns with the resolution. He stated he has heard that it has been suggested that he went to the papers, which he did not. He asked if the resolution is something he supports. Commissioner Menconi stated there is not a need for an apology on the issue regarding Echo Ranch. He stated it was a complicated discussion and a look at the variety of needs in the community and how to best serve them. He stated he can see one's frustrations when they are putting their souls and their hearts into such terrible and hard issues. As far as his thoughts and feelings on the Resolution, he has been experiencing sorrow for what has happened. He doesn't believe after coming back from NYC late the night before and reading through the resolution and taking into consideration all the things he feels while trying to represent the community in which he lives, he feels the words in the resolution can lead to more danger and more sorrow. He stated his soul is in conflict. To not create further conflict, he chose to take what he considered a positive step and attended a religious ceremony and continues to wish to take a positive, loving and compassionate path for this Board and for this community. Chairman Stone asks if that means he does not support the Resolution. Commissioner Menconi stated he will leave it with the way he discussed it. He stated they need to look at ways to understand how they look at problems. They look at things quite differently. He tries to understand how Chairman Stone looks at problems and requested Chairman Stone offer him the same consideration. Chairman Stone stated he will take his not answering that he was not in support of the Resolution. He stated he believes Commissioner Menconi is out of step and out of touch with approximately 90% ofthe United States and the majority ofthe world. He read the following: "Let the word go forth from this time and place to friend and foe alike, that the torch has been passed to a new generation of Americans, born in this Century, tempered by war, disciplined by a hard and bitter peace, proud of our ancient heritage and unwilling to witness or permit the slow undoing of those human rights which this nation has always been committed, and to which we are committed today, at home and around the world. Let every nation know, whether it wishes us well or ill, that we shall pay any price, bear any burden, meet any hardship, support any friend, oppose any foe, to insure the survival and the success ofliberty." He stated those words were written by former President John Fitzgerald Kennedy. Chairman Stone stated the reason he disagrees with Commissioner Menconi so adamantly is that this resolution that was drawn up by the National Association of Counties says nothing about acts of aggression upon the United States but speaks to defense. He stated he cannot understand anyone who would not support defense of innocent people, like the almost 7,000 that died and to not defend those who are helpless. It is our job and duty to respect and protect the welfare of those who cannot protect it for themselves. It is the job of the majority to protect the rights ofthe minority. This act was everything the resolution says it was. He stated this was an extreme terrorist attack that he believes was done for political reasons and that everyone in the United States has joined together to defend against barbaric acts of terrorism. He stated he appreciates Commissioner Menconi discussing this in public but he does not appreciate him beating around the bush and not taking a direct stand. He believes Commissioner Menconi should have the courage in his convictions. 4 09-25-2001 Commissioner Menconi stated this is very much an emotional issue for Chairman Stone. He is grateful for him expressing himself. He stated he also looks to great people from the past. He paraphrased Robert Kennedy Jr. on the death of Martin Luther King, when he went down to meet with the blacks, "I understand your pain and your anger, but to act out now is not the appropriate time. Some men ask why and some men dream and ask why not." Chairman Stone stated if Commissioner Menconi has an alternative way to stop aggression and terrorists acts, other than doing nothing, he would like to hear about it. There being no further business to be brought before the Board the meeting was adjourned until October 2, 2001. ~~ airman Attest: Clerk to the Bo 5 09-25-2001