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Home My WebLink AboutMinutes 04/16/13 PUBLIC HEARING April 16, 2013 Present: Sara Fisher Pro-Tern Commissioner Jill Ryan Commissioner Rachel Oys Assistant County Manager Bryan Treu County Attorney Kathy Scriver Deputy Clerk to the Board Absent: Jon Stavney Chairman This being a scheduled Public Hearing,the following items were presented to the Board of Count} Commissioners for their consideration: Consent Agenda Chairman Pro-Tem Fisher stated the first item before the Board was the Consent Agenda as follows: 1. Approval of Bill Paying for the Week of April 15, 2013 (Subject to Review by the Finance Director) John Lewis, Finance 2. Approval of the Minutes of the Eagle County Commissioner Meeting for March 19, 2013 Teak Simonton, Clerk and Recorder 3. Resolution 2013-034 Concerning Taxpayer Generated Petitions for Abatement and Refund of Taxes before the Eagle County Board of Commissioners Mark Chapin,Assessor 4. Resolution 2013-035 Concerning Hearings on Taxpayer Generated Petitions for Abatement and Refund of Taxes before the Eagle County Board of Commissioners Mark Chapin,Assessor 5. Instrument of Release for Airport Land between Eagle County and the Federal Aviation Administration Greg Phillips,Airport Bryan Treu, County Attorney spoke about item 5. The road was Jules Drive at the west end of the airport. The land was paid for with FAA dollars. The property would no longer be airport property and would be turned over to the town of Gypsum by deed. Commissioner Ryan moved to approve the Consent Agenda for April 16,2013, as presented. Chairman Pro-Tem Fisher seconded the motion. Of the two voting Commissioners,the vote was declared unanimous. Citizen Input Chairman Pro-Tern Fisher opened and closed citizen Input, as there was none. 1 04/16/2013 Commissioner Ryan moved to adjourn as the Eagle County Board of County Commissioners and re- convene as the Eagle County Local Liquor Licensing Authority. Chairman Pro-Tem 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 6. APPLICANT: Wind Rose Properties,LLC DBA: The Chaparral REPRESENTATIVE: Dan Fitchett—CEO Dan White—Controller,Club at Cordillera LOCATION: 0101 Legends Drive—Edwards(Cordillera) REQUEST: Temporary Permit STAFF REPRESENTATIVE: Kathy Scriver CONCERNS/ISSUES: None DESCRIPTION: The applicant has applied for the transfer of a Hotel and Restaurant license with 4 Opt.Premises (golf course)and is requesting a Temporary permit to allow them to operate during the period in which the application to transfer ownership of the license is pending. The applicant has submitted all of the required documents and associated fees for the transfer. Cordillera Golf Club,LLC d/b/a 9 Iron Grill currently holds the license. Many of the investors and managing members will remain the same. STAFF FINDINGS: 1. The premises where the alcoholic beverages will be sold have been previously licensed by the state and Local Licensing Authorities, and were valid as of the date of receiving the application. 2. The applicant has applied on forms provided by the Department of Revenue and includes the name and address of the applicant,the names and addresses of the president,vice-president, secretary and managing officer,the applicant's financial interest in the proposed transfer, and the premises for which the Temporary Permit is sought. 3. A statement that all accounts for alcohol beverages sold to the applicant are paid has been filed. 4. The application for the Temporary Permit has been filed no later than thirty(30)days after the filing of the application for the transfer of ownership and the appropriate fees have been paid. DISCUSSION: Ms. Scriver presented the request. The applicant held two other licenses and would be returning on April 30,to request temporary permits for those as well. Dan Fitchett stated that he had been with the company for a year.The applicant looked forward to getting the company re-established and moving forward on a constructive basis. Commissioner Ryan moved that the Local Liquor Licensing Authority approve the issuance of a Temporary Permit to Wind Rose Properties,LLC d/b/a The Chaparral which will be valid until such time as the 2 04/16/2013 application to transfer ownership of the license is granted or denied or for one hundred twenty(120)days, whichever occurs first; except that, if the application to transfer the license has not been granted or denied within the one-hundred-twenty day period and the transferee demonstrates good cause,the local licensing authority may extend the validity of said permit for an additional period not to exceed sixty(60)days. Chairman Pro-Tern Fisher seconded the motion. Of the two voting Commissioners,the vote was declared unanimous. Chairman Pro-Tern Fisher moved to adjourn as the Eagle County Liquor Licensing Authority and re- convene as the Board of County Commissioners. Commissioner Ryan seconded the motion. Of the two voting Commissioners,the vote was declared unanimous. 7. Resolution 2013-036 Designating the Week of April 22 — 28, 2013 as Earth Awareness Week Ray Merry, Environmental Health Mr.Merry stated that each year there was an opportunity to have a week in April declared Earth Awareness Week. He spoke about the number of events in the community. He spoke about John Gitchell and Adam Palmer's background on various programs. Commissioner Ryan stated that this was an area that the county had been invested in for a long time in terms of environmental sustainability. There was a lot of staff dedicated to renewable energy and energy conservation and other projects. She was a huge backer and was honored to read the resolution. RESOLUTION DESIGNATING THE WEEK OF APRIL 22-28,2013 AS "EARTH AWARENESS WEEK" WHEREAS,the decisions we make as individuals and as an organization have direct and indirect impacts on environmental health and sustainability; and WHEREAS,the citizens of Eagle County want the quality of our environment to be sustained for present and future generations; and WHEREAS,the Board of County Commissioners of Eagle County(hereinafter the"Board") considers preservation and enhancement of the natural environment a top priority,to ensure the health, safety,welfare, and economic well-being of its citizens; and WHEREAS Eagle County Government is developing an envi m entai'`olio and,mana a nt. system g Y P g � P Y g � Y to continuously improve our environmental performance by establish aseline measurements and irrlplementing action plans that reduce our greenhouse gas emissions from fossil fuel'consumption; conserve water; reduce paper use; promote waste diversion and recycling; and to incorporate clean,renewable energy to support our county operations; and WHEREAS,Eagle County Government is committed to conduct ongoing monitoring and reviews of our processes as part of our environmental management system to assure our actions align with our environmental objectives; and to remain compliant with all applicable environmental regulations; and WHEREAS,Eagle County Government has established a cross-functional environmental working group referred to as our"Actively Green Team"to implement the environmental management system; and 3 04/16/2013 WHEREAS,April 22, 2013 marks the forty-third(43rd) anniversary of the first Earth Day, a day established to increase environmental awareness and cause individuals to consider how their individual actions affect the environment; and WHEREAS,there are also global efforts to involve communities in the celebration of Earth Day through special events,media coverage and local efforts; and WHEREAS,designating a week in April as Earth Awareness Week is one of the many ways that Eagle County government can promote environmental awareness and education through community outreach. NOW,THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF THE COUNTY OF EAGLE,STATE OF COLORADO: THAT,the week of April 22-28, 2013 be designated Earth Awareness Week. THAT, the Board hereby finds, determines and declares that this Resolution is necessary for the public health, safety and welfare of the residents of the County of Eagle, State of Colorado. Commissioner Ryan moved to approve the resolution designating the week of April 22–28,2013 as Earth Awareness Week. Chairman Pro-Tem Fisher seconded the motion. Of the two voting Commissioners,the vote was declared unanimous. John Gitchell recognized all the work already being done within Eagle County. The internal goal was to reduce energy, fuel,materials,and water use by 15%by the year 2015 and 20%by the year 2020. Chairman Pro-Tern Fisher believed there had been great strides forward and there were many reasons to celebrate. She thanked everyone for their efforts. Adam Palmer thanked the board for their support. It was exciting to be a part of the team and able to achieve some of the goals and the vision of Eagle County being a model of excellence. He believed it was important to share ideas and collaborate with neighboring communities. There being no further business• -,� =-... the meeting was adjourne. til April 23, 2013. 03, IL Attest: otoeP N ��'� Clerk to the Board Chai 74. 4 04/16/2013