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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 05/26/09 PUBLIC HEARING May 26, 2009 Present: Sara Fisher Peter Runyon Jon Stavney Keith Montag Bryan Treu Teak Simonton Kathy Scriver Chairman Commissioner Commissioner County Manager 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. Consent Agenda Chairman Fisher stated the first item before the Board was the Consent Agenda as follows: A. Approval of bill paying for the week of May 25,2009 (subject to review by the Finance Director) Finance Department Representative B. Approval of the minutes of the Eagle County Board of Commissioners Meetings for April 14, 21 and 28, 2009 Teak Simonton, Clerk & Recorder c. Final Settlement of Agreement for Mueller Construction Services County Attorney's Office Representative D. Instrument of Release made by the United States of America, Acting through the Federal Aviation Administration to the County of Eagle Colorado County Attorney's Office Representative E. Agreement between Eagle County and Early Childhood Partners for Child Find Services Jennie Wahrer, Children & Family Services F. Resolution 2009-049 Concerning an Appointment to the Eagle County Regional Transportation Authority Board ECO Transit Representative G. Resolution 2009-050 for Final Release of Collateral and Termination of the Warranty Period for Heritage Park PUD, File No. PDF-00085 Engineering Representative H. Third Amendment to Frequency Reconfiguration Agreement between Eagle County and Nextel West Corporation Barry Smith, Emergency Management 1 OS/26/09 I. Bill of Sale, Acknowledgement, and Indemnification Agreement between Eagle County and the Regional Hazardous Materials Association of Eagle County for Hazardous Materials Trailers Barry Smith, Emergency Management Chairman Fisher asked the Attorney's Office ifthere were any changes to the Consent Agenda. Bryan Treu, County Attorney stated that there were no revisions. Commissioner Stavney moved to approve the Consent Agenda, Items A-I. Commissioner Runyon seconded the motion. The vote was declared unanimous. Commissioner Runyon moved to adjourn as the Board of County Commissioners and re-convene as the Eagle County Liquor Licensing Authority. Commissioner Stavney seconded the motion. The vote was declared unanimous. Eagle County Liquor License Authority Kathy Scriver, Clerk and Recorder's Office Consent Agenda Renewals A. Our dish!, Inc d/b/a dish! #42-28106-0000 This is a renewal of a Hotel and Restaurant License in Edwards. There have been no complaints or disturbances in the past year. All the necessary fees have been paid. An Alcohol Management Plan is on file in the Clerk's Office and proof of server training has been provided. B. Deschamp, Gloria J. d/b/a EI Jebel Liquors #04-46530-0000 This is a renewal of a Retail Liquor Store License located in El Jebel. There have been no complaints or disturbances in the past year. All the necessary fees have been paid. An Alcohol Management Plan is on file in the Clerk's Office and proof of server training has been provided. C. Beaver Creek Food Services, Inc. d/b/a Rendezvous Club #04-65505-0000 This is a renewal of a Hotel and Restaurant License with 2-0ptional Premises in Beaver Creek. There have been no complaints or disturbances in the past year. All the necessary fees have been paid. An Alcohol Management Plan is on file in the Clerk's Office and proof of server training has been provided. Commissioner Stavney moved that the Board approve the Liquor Consent Agenda for May 26, 2009 consisting ofItems A-C. Commissioner Runyon seconded the motion. The vote was declared unanimous. APPLICANT: REQUEST: EVENT: EVENT DATES: REPRESENTATIVE: LOCATION: STAFF REPRESENTATIVE: Eagle County Government Special Events Permit Eagle County Fair and Rodeo/Rocky Mountain Horse Expo July 24, 25 and 26th, 2009 Brad Higgins, Event Manager 0794 Fairgrounds Road - Eagle River Center Kathy Scriver 2 OS/26/09 DESCRIPTION: Eagle County Government has requested a special events permit for the Eagle County Fair and Rodeo - 2009 Rocky Mountain Horse Expo, running from July 24-26 from 12:00 pm untill2:00 am. The applicant wishes to construct a beer garden outside the Eagle River Center on the south side of the building. The area will be securely enclosed and staff will remain on site at all times. STAFF FINDINGS: l. This application is in order, all application requirements have been met, all necessary documents have been received, and all fees have been paid. 2. Staff has had no problems in the past with events held by the applicant. 3. Public notice has been given by the posting of a sign in a conspicuous place on the premises on May 14, 2009,11 days prior to the hearing. 4. There have been no protests filed with the Clerk and Recorder's Office. 5. The applicant has provided an alcohol management plan and proof of server training. CONCERNS / ISSUES: None STAFF RECOMMENDATION: All findings are positive and staff recommends approval. DISCUSSION: Ms. Scriver described the special permit requests, both of which were for Eagle County Government. Laurie Asmussen spoke to the board about the Fair and Rodeo. Signa Jones was also present as the owner of a professional bartending service and they would be helping at the Rodeo again this year. For the kickoff weekend, they would have the Horse Expo events and Ms. Jones service would provide liquor service for the events. She spoke about the firm that will provide the security for both events. Chairman Fisher asked about the service area. Mr. Higgins spoke about temporary fencing for the events. Chairman Fisher asked that the map indicate this temporary fencing perimeter. She complimented the organizers on doing a great job in the past. Ms. Asmussen stated that the security firm would do the identification banding and indicated that the entire fairgrounds would be licensed except the Eagle River Center for the Fair and Rodeo. Chairman Fisher spoke about the importance of the shift from paid staff to professional contractors for liquor service. Commissioner Runyon moved that the Local Licensing Authority approve the Special Events Permit for the Eagle County - 2009 Rocky Mountain Horse Expo being held at the Eagle River Center on July 24, 25, and 26th, 2009 from 12:00 pm unti112:00 am. Commissioner Stavney seconded the motion. The vote was declared unanimous. APPLICANT: REQUEST: EVENT: EVENT DATES: REPRESENTATIVE: LOCATION: STAFF REPRESENTATIVE: Eagle County Government Special Events Permit Eagle County Fair and Rodeo July 24-26, July 29-31, and August l, 2009 Brad Higgins, Event Manager 426 Fairgrounds Road - Eagle County Fairgrounds Kathy Scriver 3 OS/26/09 DESCRIPTION: Eagle County Government has requested a special events permit for the Eagle County Fair and Rodeo running from July 24-26, July 29-3l, and August 1,2009 from l2:00 pm untill2:00 am. The applicant wishes to license the entire Fairgrounds property. A private security firm has been contracted to monitor the venue during the event operating hours. Petals & Pours, a professional bartending service will be providing alcohol service and sales. STAFF FINDINGS: 1. This application is in order, all application requirements have been met, all necessary documents have been received, and all fees have been paid. 2. Staff has had no problems in the past with events held by the applicant. 3. Public notice has been given by the posting of a sign in a conspicuous place on the premises on May 14,2009, II days prior to the hearing. 4. There have been no protests filed with the Clerk and Recorder's Office. 5. The applicant has provided an alcohol management plan and proof of server training. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: All findings are positive and staff recommends approval. DISCUSSION: Fair and Rodeo information could be found on the Eagle County website about the Fair and Rodeo. Commissioner Runyon moved that the Local Licensing Authority approve the Special Events Permit for Eagle County Government - Fair and Rodeo being held on July 24-26, July 29-31, and August 1,2009 from 12:00 pm until 12:00 am at the Eagle County Fairgrounds. Commissioner Stavney seconded the motion. The vote was declared unanimous. Commissioner Stavney moved to adjourn as the Eagle County Liquor Licensing Authority and re-convene as the Board of County Commissioners. Commissioner Runyon seconded the motion. The vote was declared unanimous. Citizen Input Chairman Fisher opened and closed citizen Input, as there was none. Economic Stimulus Projects Update Tom Johnson, Public Works Mr. Johnson spoke about several formal announcements. The Transportation investment generating economic recovery program was announced. The fund is $1.5 billion and applications were not due until September 15. Engineering would take the lead on this program. There was also a green retrofit program of about $1 billion. The housing department would take the lead on this and applications were due June l5th. The Riverview apartments were the only qualifying housing project in the county for this fund. The 90% design review was due by the end of the current week. This review was basically complete at time of the meeting. 4 OS/26/09 Commissioner Runyon stated that he would work with Engineering to draft the interchange plan. He indicated that he had started conversations with businesses having a vested interest in the interchange to generate emotional and financial support. Chairman Fisher asked if it would be helpful to send a letter to the towns. Commissioner Runyon agreed that this would be helpful in garnering conceptual and hopefully financial support. He recognized that there would be competition for these dollars from many other interested parties. Planning Files There were none. Attest: 5 OS/26/09