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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 09/11/12Present: Jon Stavney Sara Fisher Keith Montag Bryan Treu Kathy Scriver Absent: Peter Runyon PUBLIC HEARING September 11, 2012 Commissioner Commissioner County Manager County Attorney Deputy Clerk to the Board Chairman This being a scheduled Public Hearing, the following items were presented to the Board of County Commissioners for their consideration: Resolution 2012 -094 Designating September 9 —15, 2012 as Suicide Prevention Week Jill Baron, HEARTBEAT Support Group Resolution Designating September 9 —15, 2012 as National Suicide Prevention Week Ms. Baron spoke about the events happening throughout the week. Commissioner Fisher thanked everyone for their efforts and ongoing willingness to speak up and reach out to those challenged. She believed it was important to reach out in a positive way. WHEREAS, suicide is the tenth leading cause of all deaths in the United States and the third leading cause of death among individuals between the ages of 15 to 24; WHEREAS, suicide is now the seventh leading cause of all deaths in the state of Colorado, and the second leading cause of death among all injury deaths, just below motor vehicle fatalities in Colorado; WHEREAS, in the United States, one person completes suicide every 14.2 minutes; WHEREAS, it is estimated that 4.73 million people in the United States are survivors of suicide (those who have lost a loved one to suicide); WHEREAS, 50.8 percent of people who die by suicide use a firearm, and guns stored in the house are used for suicide 40 times more often than for self - protection; WHEREAS, an increase in the overall suicide rate in our country was seen in 2009, representing a change in the recent pattern of stability or slight declines, the suicide rate for those 15 -24 years old has more than doubled since the mid- 1950s; and the suicide rate remains highest for adults 75 years of age and older; WHEREAS, the stigma associated with mental illness and suicidality works against suicide prevention by discouraging persons at risk for suicide from seeking life- saving help and further traumatizes survivors of suicide; WHEREAS, statewide suicide prevention efforts should be developed and encouraged to the maximum extent possible; WHEREAS, organizations such as the American Association of Suicidology, Speak Up Reach Out and HEARTBEAT which are dedicated to reducing the frequency of suicide attempts and deaths, and the pain of survivors affected by suicides of loved ones, through educational programs, research projects, intervention services, and bereavement services urge that we: 09/11/2012 1. Recognize suicide as a national and state public health problem and declare suicide prevention to be a countywide and statewide priority; 2. Acknowledge that no single suicide prevention program or effort will be appropriate for all populations or communities; 3. Encourage initiatives based on the goals contained in the National Strategy for Suicide Prevention a. Promote awareness that suicide is a public health problem that is preventable. b. Develop broad -based support for suicide prevention. c. Develop and implement strategies to reduce the stigma associated with being a consumer of mental health, substance abuse, and suicide prevention services. d. Develop and implement community -based suicide prevention programs. e. Develop and implement community -based suicide bereavement support services. f. Promote efforts to reduce access to lethal means and methods of self -harm. g. Implement training for the recognition of at -risk behavior and for the delivery of the effective treatment. h. Develop and promote effective clinical and professional practices. i. Increase access to, and community linkages with, mental health and substance abuse in the entertainment and news media. j. Improve reporting and portrayals of suicidal behavior, mental illness, and substance abuse in the entertainment and news media. k. Promote and Support Research on suicide and suicide prevention. 1. Improve and expand surveillance systems for suicide behavior. WHEREAS, a great many suicides are preventable; NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of County Commissioners hereby designate September 9 through September 15, 2012 as "National Suicide Prevention Week" in the county of Eagle in the State of Colorado. MOVED, READ AND ADOPTED by the Board of County Commissioners of the County of Eagle, State of Colorado, at its regular meeting held the 11th day of September 2012. Commissioner Stavney read the resolution into the record and moved to approve the resolution designating September 9 —15, 2012 as Suicide Prevention Week. Commissioner Fisher seconded the motion. Of the two voting Commissioners, the vote was declared unammous. 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 September 10, 2012 (subject to review by the Finance Director) Finance Department Representative B. Approval of Payroll for September 20, 2012 (subject to review by the Finance Director) Finance Department Representative C. Approval of the Minutes of the Eagle County Commissioner Meetings for August 21 and August 28, 2012 Teak Simonton, Clerk and Recorder 2 09/11/2012 D. Resolution 2012 -095 Supporting the Agreement between Eagle County and the Colorado Department of Transportation for Disbursement of Funds for the Right of Way and Construction of the Catamount Bridge Project Ben Gerdes, Engineering E. Intergovernmental Agreement between Colorado Department of Transportation and Eagle County for Right of Way, Design and Construction of Catamount Bridge Ben Gerdes, Engineering F. Resolution 2012 -096 Authorizing any of the Eagle County Commissioners to Execute all Documents Associated with the Purchase of Lots 2, 3 and 4, Eagle Ranch Filing 26, Eagle, Colorado Jill Klosterman, Housing G. Application for Federal Assistance Continuation Grant Funding for 2013 Early Head Start Program Rosie Moreno, Health & Human Services H. Agreement with the Conservation Fund for Completion of the Colorado River Ranch Conservation Easement Project and Assistance with the Upper Colorado River Conservation and Recreation Grant Application to Great Outdoors Colorado Toby Sprunk, Open Space Ben Gerdes commented on Item E. The Catamount Bridge was located up Colorado River Road. Funding would be administered by CDOT. Eagle County had a local obligation of 20% of the project cost; about $450,000. Jill Klosterman commented on Item F. They were going through the due diligence stage of the acquisition. The resolution would allow them to meet deadlines in the purchasing sales agreement. She was hoping to move forward quickly. Rosie Moreno stated that the grant application was due at the end of the month. This was the 10 year for the Early Head Start program in the county. Last year they served 119 children. The application was for grant funding of $900,000 from the federal government. It did require a match from the community. Last year about 190 volunteers contributed time and goods in various capacities. Mr. Spunk commented on Item H. There would be no payment until the deal was complete. It looked promising that there would be an on time closing. Commissioner Fisher spoke about the recent ribbon cutting at the Dotsero take out. Commissioner Fisher moved to approve the Consent Agenda, Items A -H. Commissioner Stavney seconded the motion. Of the two voting Commissioners, the vote was declared unanimous. Citizen Input Chairman Runyon opened and closed citizen Input, as there was none. Commissioner Stavney moved to adjourn as the Eagle County Board of County Commissioners and re- convene as the Eagle County Local Liquor Licensing Authority. Commissioner Fisher seconded the motion. Of the two voting Commissioners, the vote was declared unanimous. Eagle County Liquor License Authority Kathy Scriver, Clerk and Recorder's Office 3 09/11/2012 Consent Agenda Renewals A. Vail Food Services, Inc. d/b /a Mid -Vail Restaurant #04 -49011 -0000 This is a renewal of a Hotel & Restaurant with 3 Opt. Premises on Vail Mountain. 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 and proof of server training has been provided. B. Vail Food Services, Inc. d/b /a The 10th #04 -49011 -0006 This is a renewal of a Hotel & Restaurant License on Vail Mountain. 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 and proof of server training has been provided. C. Vail Food Services, Inc. d/b /a Eagle's Nest Restaurant #04 -49011 -0007 This is a renewal of a Hotel & Restaurant License with 3 Opt. Premises on Vail Mountain. 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 and proof of server training has been provided. D. Feather Petroleum Company d/b /a Stop n Save #18 #04- 41335 -0016 This is a renewal of a 3.2% Beer License in Avon (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 and proof of server training has been provided. E. Sharon Mou, Inc. d/b /a The Rose #35- 00642 -0002 This is a renewal of a Tavern License in Edwards (Riverwalk). 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 and proof of server training has been provided. Commissioner Fisher moved that the Board approve the Liquor Consent Agenda for September 11, 2012 consisting of Items A -E. Commissioner Stavney seconded the motion. Of the two voting Commissioners, the vote was declared unanimous. Commissioner Fisher moved to adjourn as the Eagle County Liquor Licensing Authority and re- convene as the Board of County Commissioners. Commissioner Stavney seconded the motion. Of the two voting Commissioners, the vote was declared unammous. Communications Update (recorded) Kris Friel, Communications Director 4 09/11/2012 Manager Update (recorded) Keith Montag, County Manager 1. Information Sharing 2. Meetings Attended / Future Meetings 3. Discussion Items 4. Eagle River Center Expansion and support, Tom Johnson 5. Northwest Colorado Council of Governments Loan Fund Attorney Update (recorded) Bryan Treu, County Attorney 1. Open Session 2. Executive Session a. Legal Advice concerning timing of funding for Saltonstall purchase /conservation easement Work Sessions (recorded) Health Plan Update Lisa Ponder, Human Resources There being no further business before 4j, meeting was adjourned until S Attest: Clerk to the Bo d Chairman 09/11/2012 18, 2012.