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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 12/06/11 PUBLIC HEARING . December 6, 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 December 5, 2011 (subject to review by the Finance Director) Finance Department Representative B. Approval of Payroll for December 15, 2011 (subject to review by the Finance Director) Finance Department Representative C. Approval of the Minutes of the Eagle County Commissioners Meeting for October 25, 2011 Teak Simonton, Clerk and Recorder D. Resolution 2011 -140 Concerning Hearings on Taxpayer Generated Petitions for Abatement and Refund of Taxes before the Eagle County Board of Commissioners Assessor's Office Representative E. Eagle Valley Clean Energy, LLC Letter of Intent Ken Whitehead, Solid Waste & Recycling F. Encroachment Easement Agreement between Eagle County and Janine Mandel Eva Wilson, Engineering G. Encroachment Easement Agreement between Eagle County and Miller Ranch Property Owners Association Mike Gruber, Engineering Chairman Stavney asked the Attorney's Office if there were any changes to the Consent Agenda. Bryan Treu, County Attorney stated that there were no changes. Commissioner Fisher thanked Mr. Whitehead. Commissioner Runyon presented a little background information. American Gypsum spends $1,000,000 per month on natural gas. Years ago, he and the county manager, Bruce Baumgartner requested that the plant look into this type of energy production. There had been an ongoing challenge of what to do with the dead timber and this proposes a good solution. He also thanked Mr. Whitehead. Chairman Stavney spoke about the diversion of waste that also provides a use for the biomass. Mr. Whitehead stated that they would continue to mulch the biomass. Commissioner Fisher asked if there would be any odor. Mr. Whitehead stated that the American Gypsum plant operation would not change. Emissions from the burning of the biofuel would be regulated and the steam would generate electricity. 1 12/06/2011 Item E, the Eagle Valley Clean Energy Letter of intent was an interesting and innovative program. Mr. Whitehead explained that the plant was proposed to process woody biomass targeting beetle kill, it would generate about 35 jobs and would generate electricity. The county did not want anything to compete with its facility. The new program would only include woody biomass. He recommended approving the letter of intent. Commissioner Runyon moved to approve the Consent Agenda, Items A -G. Commissioner Stavney seconded the motion. The vote was declared unanimous. Citizen Input Chairman Stavney opened and closed citizen Input, as there was none. Resolution 2011 -141 Establishing Regular Public Meeting Days for the Eagle County Board of Commissioners for Fiscal Year 2012 and Establishing Days and Offices Hours for County Office to Transact County Business for Fiscal Year 2012 and Designating Legal Holidays for Fiscal Year 2012 and Establishing Bi- weekly Payroll Schedule for 2012 Administration / Finance Representatives Commissioner Runyon highlighted the change and increase in holidays from 11 to 12 for the 2012 year. Commissioner Fisher moved to approve the resolution establishing Regular Public Meeting Days for the Eagle County Board of Commissioners for Fiscal Year 2012 and Establishing Days and Offices Hours for County Office to Transact County Business for Fiscal Year 2012 and Designating Legal Holidays for Fiscal Year 2012 and Establishing Bi- weekly Payroll Schedule for 2012. 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 Fisher seconded the motion. The vote was declared unanimous. Eagle County Liquor License Authority Kathy Scriver, Clerk and Recorder's Office Consent Agenda Renewals A. Enterprise Hotels of Colorado, Inc. d/b /a Rocks Modern Grill #25- 39682 -0000 This is a renewal of a Hotel and Restaurant License 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. B. Eagle -Vail Metropolitan District d/b /a Mulligan's at Eagle -Vail #04- 33003 -0000 This is a renewal of a Hotel and Restaurant License with 4 -Opt. Premises in Eagle Vail. 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. Other 2 12/06/2011 C. Enterprise Hotels of Colorado, Inc. d/b /a Rocks Modern Grill #25- 39682 -0000 This is a Report of Change / Manager Registration. The applicant wishes to register Sharon Wright as the new manager, replacing Gregory David Croff. Ms. Wright is reported to be of good moral character based on the Eagle County Sheriff Office and CBI reports. D. Behringer Harvard Residences at Cordillera, LLC d/b /a The Lodge & Spa at Cordillera #42 -50069 -0001 This is a Report of Change / Manager Registration. The applicant wishes to register Steve Janicek as the new manager, replacing Chris Hanen. Mr. Janicek is reported to be of good moral character based on the Eagle County Sheriff Office and CBI reports. E. BC II, Inc. d/b /a The Metropolitan Resolution 2011 -142 approving the application submitted by BC II, Inc. for a new Hotel and Restaurant liquor license in Beaver Creek. These are the official findings of the board, as mandated by the Colorado Liquor Code. Commissioner Fisher moved that the Board approve the Liquor Consent Agenda for December 6, 2011 consisting of Items A -E. Commissioner Runyon seconded the motion. The vote was declared unanimous. Commissioner Runyon moved to adjourn as the Eagle County Liquor Licensing Authority and re- convene as the Board of County Commissioners. Commissioner Fisher seconded the motion. The vote was declared unanimous. Other Chairman Stavney stated that the board would reconvene into the conference room for a Manager Update to discuss the number of requests suggesting the county get involved in different kinds of economic development. There had been some requests from the Economic Council to get deeper involved in medical tourism. Mr. Montag stated the Toby Sprunk, Open Space Director would be providing and update on Operi Space as well. Manager Update (recorded) Keith Montag, County Manager 1. Economic development 2. Rail plan 3. Other There being no further business before the Board, the meeting was adjourned until December 13, 2011. Attest: eik r' z Clerk to the Board * e Chairman 3 12/06/2011