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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 02/15/11 PUBLIC HEARING February 15, 2011 Present: Jon Stavney Chairman Peter Runyon Commissioner Sara Fisher Commissioner Keith Montag County Manager Bryan Treu County Attorney Teak Simonton Clerk to the Board This being a scheduled Public Hearing, the following items were presented to the Board of County Commissioners for their consideration: Consent Agenda Chairman Stavney stated the first item before the Board was the Consent Agenda as follows: A. Approval of Bill Paying for the Week of February 14, 2011 (subject to review by the Finance Director) Finance Department Representative B. Approval of the Minutes of the Eagle County Board of Commissioners Meetings for January 18 arid January 25, 2011 Teak Simonton, Clerk & Recorder C. Agreement between Eagle County and Economic Council of Eagle County for Housing and Economic Development Keith Montag, Administration D. Eagle County Colorado Works Program Policies Kathleen Lyons, Health & Human Services Chairman Stavney asked the Attorney's Office if there were any changes to the Consent Agenda. Commissioner Fisher asked Ms. Lyons to speak about the Colorado Works Program Policies. Kathy Lyons explained the set of policies, which were related to a cash assistance program for families with children under 18. The program served 25 — 30 families per month. There were a series of 21 policies required by the state. Chairman Stavney asked how many of the policies were new. Ms. Lyons stated that the fraud prevention and detection was new. There were also two other revised polies to allow for short-term cash assistance. Chairman Stavney spoke about recent state budget cuts and asked Ms. Lyons if she feared that any of these programs could be cut. Ms. Lyons believed that everything has the potential to be cut, but she hasn't heard any specifics. Commissioner Fisher asked about CW 17 and the segregation of funds. Ms. Lyons explained that with TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families) funds there is a combination of federal and state dollars. The county is required to pay a "maintenance of effort" on the block grant received every year. They can fund some activities that meet the program rules but do not meet the federa a financial rules. By segregating, they are allowed to expand the uses of the money. Commissioner Runyon explained that the county received more PILT (Payment in Lieu of Taxes) payments than any other county because the county had a lot of BLM land and people. It was an old program. 5 years ago for the first time ever, the county got 100% funding. He expected that in 2012 this payment to be cut in half. Commissioner Fisher greatly appreciated Ms. Lyons and her staff for being the stewards of these dollars. 1 02/15/2011 Commissioner Runyon spoke about the number of exceptions and he asked for flexibility in the interpretation of the exceptions. He urged understanding for the clients and asked that clients be given advice. Ms. Lyons stated that it is important for families in need to contact the HHS office. Chairman Stavney commended the HHS staff for their great work. Commissioner Runyon moved to approve the Consent Agenda, Items A -D. Commissioner Fisher seconded the motion. The vote was declared unanimous. Commissioner Fisher spoke about the business registration bill. She thanked Commissioner Runyon and Colorado Counties Inc. as well as Millie Hamner for supporting the bill. It was interesting how quickly the process at the capital is moving this year. She asked Ms. Simonton to speak mail ballot election bill and the costs involved. Ms. Simonton explained that Carol Murray, a representative from Douglas County sponsored a bill that would have required most county to conduct general elections in even years by mail. Smaller counties could opt out. In Eagle County 70% of the people, vote by mail or early. With an approximate budget of $160,000 in election, costs in an even year about $50,000 of that was directly related the judges, equipment maintenance, overtime, and vehicle rentals. She expressed disappointment that the bill did not make it out the committee and there was no opportunity for real discussion. Commissioner Fisher spoke about the cost of election equipment. Ms. Simonton spoke about the other counties needing to replace equipment and if they were able to do a mail ballot election the cost would be smaller. She believed it was inevitable that it would get to mail ballot in the future. Chairman Stavney asked about the county cost for a major election. Ms. Simonton stated that in 2008, the cost was about $160,000. This amount did not include staff time. A mail in ballot election could save 35% of the total cost. Commissioner Runyon wondered if people would be required to request a ballot if the new bill pasted. Ms. Simonton stated that voters would be required to request their ballots be mailed. Commissioner Runyon spoke about the speed with which bills moved through and out of the process. The recent business license bill did not even have a correct and accurate title. He felt it was unfortunate that the bills were being subverted in the name of speed. Commissioner Fisher stated that we all have our work cut out for us in educating the process. Citizen Input Chairman Stavney opened and closed citizen Input, as there was none. State of the County Presentation Communications Department presented a video. Chairman Stavney thanked the Communication Department for their hard work and great job on the video. Commissioner Fisher presented the state of the county address. She spoke about her thankfulness for the county team and the challenging times the county faced in the last few years. She spoke about the significant cuts made to weather the downturn in the economy and decreases in assessed values that were likely to come with the next valuation. She spoke about the return of the tourism industry and record sales tax collection in Vail for the past two months. She encouraged everyone to look at the state of the county booklet for more information. She announced that in putting together the 5 -year budget there were assumptions made. She believed the county was in good shape financially and since there has been a wage freeze for the past three years, the county commissioners were trying to set the staff up well, so there would be a merit increase, which would be managed by each department's directors. The specifics had not been completely ironed out. She believed the county was a model of excellence. She acknowledged non - county employees in attendance. The Commissioners recognized employees who reached milestones in their tenure at the county. 2 02/15/2011 Years of Name Department Service _ 30 Linda Nestor Fleet Services 01/07/1980 Linda was originally hired as a Clerk II for the Assessor's Office in Eagle. After ten months of employment she transferred to the Clerk & Recorders Office managed then by Johnette Phillips. Linda spent the next 27 years working her way from Clerk III to the Branch Manager's position. Feeling the need for a new challenge she transferred to the Fleet Services Department in May 2007 and was soon promoted to her current position as Accounting Technician. Linda has gained a wealth of information regarding Eagle County's history over the past thirty some years. Needless to say Linda keeps Fleet Services on track and well informed through numerous monthly reports. She is our go to person regarding the Fleet Maintenance Software system, the Gasboy Fuel Management System, as well as the New World Financial system. Linda, the staff and I of Fleet Services would like to thank you for your continued dedication and commitment in this position and for your professionalism in the office. 25 Kerry O'Neill Road & Bridge 12/11/1985 Kerry works for the Road and Bridge Department in the Southwest District which is the El Jebel and Basalt area. Kerry is the District Road Supervisor over there and does a great job with the help of his two man crew, at keeping the roads safe and smooth for travel. Kerry is a Colorado Native who grew up in Twin Lakes and attended school in a one room school house. His relatives arrived in Colorado in the early gold rush days. In Kerry's spare time he raises champion show cattle. Thanks for the 25 years Kerry! 20 Viola Hermosillo Health & Human 01/23/1990 Marie started out in the assessor's office in 1990 (Marie) Services and moved to HHS in 1994. Ever since then she has been the steady rock in the HHS Business Office. We can all count on her smiling face and helpful manner each and every day. Thank you Marie for all you do! 20 Keith Montag Administration 3/19/1990 Keith became the Community Development Director for Eagle County In 1990, and was appointed County Manager in May 2009 after serving as interim manager on three separate occasions. Keith's strength of character and the respect he has developed within the organization over his many years of service inspires confidence and commitment in us all. Keith regularly uses the phrase `Mom and Apple Pie' when speaking of comprehensive planning and talks with his hands to the degree that if you're sitting nearby while he's expressing a point, you better duck! In his rare free time Keith likes to flyfrsh and play basketball. We thank Keith for his leadership and dedication, and congratulate him for 20 years of service to Eagle County. 3 02/15/2011 20 Bruce Wallace Road & Bridge 5/21/1990 Bruce works for the Road and Bridge Department in the Southwest District which is the El Jebel and Basalt area. He is a heavy equipment operator and is primarily responsible for snow removal in El Jebel and does a thousand other things in the summer. During Bruce's spare time he always seems to have round holes involved in his activities somehow...he is either putting a little white ball in a hole in the grass or putting a fishing line down a hole in the ice. Thanks for all your hard work and 20 years of service, Bruce. 20 Karen Valas Clerk & Recorder 8/13/1990 "Karen Valas is incredibly knowledgeable about historic documents, maps and current recorded records. She is an outstanding p ublic servant who understands the importance of her role and always provides great service to her customers and staff. " 20 David Kopp IT 10/15/1990 David is quite possibly the most resourceful employee within IT. He has an institutional knowledge of Eagle County facilities wiring plans second to none. If David doesn't know where it is or how it was done, then no one does. There is a saying within the IT office that goes "Kopp Rocks ". All within IT know that when you ask David for help, it is as good as done (money in the bank). In fact, David has usually started working on the topic at hand before you can complete your sentence asking for his assistance. His sense of personal initiative and work effort are admired by all. 20 Kathleen Lyons Health & Human 11/19/1990 Kathy started in HHS at a time when the entire Services department shared one computer. Her first office was in the kitchen of the old yellow house on Broadway across from the pharmacy. Today she directs a staff of 16 that delivers critical services to thousands in our community. Kathy, our department would be lost without you. Thank you so much for the care and dedication you bring to work each day. 15 Douglas McKiernan Road & Bridge 4/12/1995 15 David Lawson Sheriff's Office 4/17/1995 15 Heath Mosness Sheriffs Office 4/17/1995 15 David Proctor Sheriffs Office 4/17/1995 15 Alexander Iacovetto Sheriffs Office 10/11/1995 (Ike) 10 Sandra Skiles Assessor's Office 3/27/2000 10 Glenn Padgett Facilities 4/17/2000 10 Audra Meyers ECO Transit 5/16/2000 10 Deena Ezzell Sheriff's Office 5/19/2000 10 Clifford Simonton Community 6/16/2000 Development 10 Babette Ladue IT 7/10/2000 4 02/15/2011 10 Robert Narracci (Bob) Community 8/14/2000 Development 10 John Harris, Sr. (Tom) Facilities 10/6/2000 10 Terri Vroman Environmental 10/16/2000 Health 10 Cheryle Woolsey Sheriffs Office 12/18/2000 5 Monqueescha Walker Environmental 1/3/2005 (Moni) Health . 5 Michael Friel (Mike) Airport/ARFF 1/10/2005 5 Peter Runyon BoCC 1/11/2005 5 Jeffrey Fleming GIS 1/24/2005 (Scott) 5 Thomas Stroker (Tom) ECO Transit 2/13/2005 5 J. Markle Austin Community 2/16/2005 (Mark) Development 5 Christy Pope Animal Services 2/28/2005 , 5 Megan Morrissey IT 3/1/2005 5 Hagen Kuhl Sheriff s Office 4/04/2005 5 Tamera Kauffman ECO Transit 5/2/2005 5 Karla Herridge Treasurer's Office 5/04/2005 5 Patrick Johnson Airport/ARFF 6/06/2005 5 Lorraine Hawley ECO Transit 6/23/2005 5 Neil Herridge Landfill 7/05/2005 5 Nathan Lehnert Animal Services 8/16/2005 5 Luz Avila Health & Human 8/27/2005 Services 5 Gregory Schroeder Engineering 8/29/2005 (Greg) 5 Rebecca Anderson Sheriff's Office 9/12/2005 5 Jose Enamorado Fleet Services 9/12/2005 5 Brent Kohls Sheriff s Office 9/12/2005 5 Terry Carter Transit & Trails 11/18/2005 5 Robert Morris Attorney's Office 12/30/2005 Chairman Stavney thanked everyone for his or her efforts on behalf of Eagle County. Work Sessions (Recorded) 1. Land Use Regulations Bob Narracci, Planning 2. Capital Improvements Projects Long Range Plan Tom Johnson, Public Works 5 02/15/2011 Policy Governance (Recorded) Keith Montag, County Manager Bryan Treu, County Attorney There being no further business b- `• . ) 6.. the me- • I was adjourne• it , ebruary 22, 2011. IP Attest: , _ _ .. a' ...�.ra �, . * t�' ��A� C1e k to the Bo. rd �•�r Cha' iii "i 6 02/15/2011