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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 05/13/08 PUBLIC HEARING May 13, 2008 Present: Peter Runyon Sara Fisher Am Menconi Bruce Baumgartner Bryan Treu Robert Morris Teak Simonton Kathy Scriver Chairman Commissioner Commissioner County Manager County Attorney Deputy County Attorney Clerk to the Board Deputy Clerk to the Board This being a scheduled Public Hearing, the following items were presented to the Board of County Commissioners for their consideration: Executive Session There was none. Resolution 2008-050 Designating Mayas Older American's Month Sheri Mintz, Health & Human Services Commissioner Fisher read the resolution into the record. Commissioner Fisher moved to approve Resolution 2008-050 Designating Mayas Older American's Month. Commissioner Menconi seconded the motion to approve the resolution. Commissioner Fisher thanked the seniors in attendance for the role they play in the lives of citizens of Eagle County. She spoke about the importance of providing appropriate services at a level that is sustainable. She believes there is a good group of people committed to finding ways to keep these services affordable. She spoke about the county's responsibility and challenge in figuring out plans and services that meet the needs of seniors. Chairman Runyon spoke about fiscal responsibility and range of services needed. Commissioner Menconi stated that he was pleased to see former county commissioner Johnnette Phillips involved in senior programs and thanked her for her involvement. Chairman Runyon called for the vote. The vote was declared unanimous. Ms. Phillips spoke about her involvement with the senior programs and thanked the board for their contributions. She is hopeful that there will be assisted living here in Eagle County in the near future so that individuals in our county don't have to relocate to other counties. John Beatty, Chairman of the Eagle County council on aging spoke. He extended his thanks for what has been done in the past and what he hopes will be done in the very near future. He spoke about the immediate need for a convection oven for the kitchen in the senior center. Ms. Mintz stated that in June, there is usually a grant opportunity for state funds and she believes the oven would be an appropriate use of the funds. Virginia Rose spoke. She stated that she was 87 and is still able to live alone thanks to the services available. She believes it's important to stay active in both mind and body. I 05/13/08 Other Chairman Runyon stated that Justin Finestone, Communications Director for Eagle County would be moving to Bend, Oregon. Commissioner Fisher stated that she is sorry to see Justin and his family leave the valley but understands the opportunity that has been provided for him and his family. Mr. Finestone thanked the commissioners and Mr. Baumgartner for the opportunity to come to Eagle County and their ongoing support for his staff. He thanked his staff for all the hard work. He stated that his son Ben is Down Syndrome and about to enter kindergarten. He believes as a parent he needed to look at opportunities that would allow him to fulfill his full potential. The decision was a personal decision, which will ultimately provide a better environment for his son to get the kind of services that he and his wife feel as parents they owe him. He spoke about ECO- TV and encouraged everyone to continue watching. Commissioner Menconi stated that he would truly miss Mr. Finestone and considered him a close friend. He is grateful to him as a county commissioner for having built the platform for how government is working in the lives of people. Consent Agenda Chairman Runyon stated the first item before the Board was the Consent Agenda as follows: A. Approval of bill paying for the week of May 12,2008 (subject to review by the finance director) Finance Department Representative B. Approval of Payroll for May 22,2008 (subject to review by the finance director) Finance Department Representative C. Limited Amendment Task Order between Eagle County and the Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment (CDPHE) for Tobacco Control Services Jill Hunsaker, Health & Human Services D. Application for Community Services Block Grant for the Healthy Babies and Families Program for parenting services Jennie Wahrer, Health & Human Services E. Limited Amendment Task Order between Eagle County and the Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment (CDPHE) for reproductive health services Jill Hunsaker, Health & Human Services F. Task Order between Eagle County and the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) for tuberculosis prevention control activities Jill Hunsaker, Health & Human Services G. Intergovernmental Agreement between Eagle County and Pitkin County for the provision of public assistance services Kathleen Lyons, Health & Human Services H. Agreement between Eagle County and Gerardo "Jerry" Diaz Productions, Inc. for the 2008 Mexican Equestrian Show at the Eagle County Fair and Rodeo Fair & Rodeo Representative I. Resolution 2008-051 conferring Power of Attorney upon Bryan R. Treu, County Attorney, Robert L. Morris, Deputy County Attorney and Christina C. Hooper, Assistant County Attorney to act as Attorney in Fact for the County of Eagle, State of Colorado, with respect to Letter of Credit No. 1225 in the amount of $47,539.23 for the account of Edwards Design and Crafts Center 2 05/13/08 County Attorney's Office Representative J. Resolution 2008-052 concerning an appointment to the Eagle Valley Library District Board of Trustees County Attorney's Office Representative K. Resolution 2008-053 amending the Eagle County Motor Pool Vehicle Policy County Attorney's Office Representative L. Agreement between County of Eagle, State of Colorado and Al Organics for a Class I Composting Permit - Eagle County Landfill Ron Rasnic, Landfill M. Lease Agreement between Eagle County and the Town of Basalt for miscellaneous storage space Facilities Management Representative N. Trench, Conduit and Vault agreement between Eagle County and Holy Cross Energy for underground electrical facilities for the EI Jebel Road & Bridge Facility Facilities Management Representative o. Contract between Eagle County and Old Castle SW Group, DBA United Companies of Mesa County for AlP Project #3-08-0020-41 Airport Extension Phase III Bob Narracci, Community Development P. Resolution 2008-054 concerning the responsibilities and jurisdiction of the Roaring Fork Valley Regional Planning Commission Kris Aoki, Community Development Q. Amended Resolution 2008-055 for approval of a 1041 Permit to allow expansion of the town of Eagle Water Treatment Plant capacity and waiver of Special Use Permit Requirements, (Eagle County File No. 1041-0071 ) Bob Narracci, Community Development R. Resolution 2008-056 approving McCoy Creek Cabins PUD, (Eagle County File No. PDSP-00027, ZC- 00091 ) Jena Skinner-Markowitz, Community Development s. Resolution 2008-057 for the approval of the Special Use Permit Emergency Management Castle Peak Radio Site, (Eagle County File No. ZS-00171) Lisa de Graaf, Community Development Chairman Runyon asked the Attorney's Office if there were any changes to the Consent Agenda. Bryan Treu, County Attorney stated there were no changes to the consent agenda. Commissioner Menconi moved to approve the Consent Agenda, Items A-S. Commissioner Fisher seconded the motion. The vote was declared unanimous. Citizen Input There was none 3 05/13/08 Work Session - Annual Eagle County Loss Analysis George Tinker, County Technical Services Recorded Abatement Hearings Assessor's Office Representative Ed Smith was present from the Assessor's Office. Mr. Treu stated that the applicant of the file recommended for denial was asking for a value higher than what the county records indicated and it was believed to be an error. He stated that the record needed to reflect that there was no one from the public to comment on the files. He suggested two motions, one for the approvals and one for the denial. Chairman Runyon opened and closed public comment, as there was none. Petitioner: Schedule No.: William G & Jennifer Downs Brian E. & Tracy M. Gillette Monogram Real Estate Acquisitions XV LLC Peter F. & Carol T. Pattison Fred and Carol Emich Nova Guides Pal Revocable Living Trust Scott Moses, Sheryl Goodman & Debra Herz R016520 R013295 R007450 R033800 R029059 R054831 R057748 R015623 Commissioner Fisher moved that the Petitions for AbatementlRefund of Taxes for the following individuals and Schedule Numbers be approved for the tax years, in the amounts, and for the reasons as set forth in the Assessor's recommendation sheets, such recommendations being incorporated into this hearing by reference: Petitioner Name William G. & Jennifer Downs Brian E. & Tracy M. Gillette Monogram Real Estate Acquisitions XV LLC Peter F. & Carol T. Pattison Fred and Carol Emich Nova Guides Pal Revocable Living Trust Schedule No. R016520 R013295 R007450 R033800 R029059 R054831 R057748 Commissioner Menconi seconded the motion. The vote was declared unanimous. Commissioner Fisher moved that the Petitions for Abatement/refund of Taxes for the following individuals and Schedule Numbers be denied for the tax years and for the reasons as set forth in the Assessor's recommendation sheets, such recommendations being incorporated into this hearing by reference: Petitioner Name Scott Moses, Sheryl Goodman & Debra Herz Schedule No. R015623 Commissioner Menconi seconded the motion. The vote was declared unanimous. 4 05/13/08 Planning Files There were none. Attest: I DUur..... 5 05/13/08 the meeting was adjourned until May 20, 2008. Chairman