HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 07/11/17 PUBLIC HEARING
July 11, 2017
Present: Jillian Ryan Chairman
Kathy Chandler-Henry Commissioner
Bryan Treu Interim County Manager
Beth Oliver Interim County Attorney
Kathy Scriver Deputy Clerk to the Board
Absent: Jeanne McQueeney Commissioner
This being a scheduled Public Hearing,the following items were presented to the Board of County
Commissioners for their consideration:
Commissioner Updates
There were none.
Consent Agenda
1. Wildlife Habitat Connectivity Assessment Phase 2
Adam Palmer, Sustainable Communities
2. Eagle River Water and Sanitation District-Edwards Park and Ride Lease
Andrew Owen,Attorney's Office
3. AFP 6728,Amended Final Plat,Lot Line Adjustment between lots 4 and 5,Bellyache Ridge Filing 1
Cliff Simonton,Community Development
4. Acknowledgment of Satisfaction of All Obligations Set Forth In the Agreement Dated May 1, 1989
between the County Of Eagle, State Of Colorado and Kummer Development Corporation
Toby Sprunk, Open Space
5. Resolution 2017-036 Final Release And Satisfaction Of Public Improvements Agreement And First And
Second Amendment Thereto For Frost Creek PUD Roadway Grading Permit No.MI-12007 and File No.
PDF-12007
Toby Sprunk, Open Space
6. First Amendment to Memorandum of Understanding between Eagle County and the Eagle River Youth
Coalition
Megan Burch,Human Services
Commissioner Chandler-Henry moved to approve the Consent Agenda for July 11,2017, as presented.
Chairman Ryan seconded the motion. Of the two voting Commissioners,the vote was declared unanimous.
Constituent Input
Chairman Ryan opened constituent input.
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Joanne Rock spoke about a book she's been reading called American Sickness and highlighted the current
healthcare issues. She believed it was a timely topic and of great importance to everyone.
Chairman Ryan thanked Ms.Rock for the reference and stated that the book was on her reading list. The
Board was on record opposing the current bills in Congress.
Business Items
1. Resolution 2017-037 Approving Funding for the Purchase and Permanent Protection of the Hardscrabble
Ranch Open Space Property to Include the Use of General Funds for a Portion of the Purchase with Future
Reimbursement of the General Fund from the Open Space Fund
Toby Sprunk, Open Space
Mr. Sprunk stated that the proJect started about one(1)year ago. The county would be placing$9 million
dollars on the closing table. The sale of State Bridge and Two Bridges to the federal government would reduce the
budget shortfall. The Land Trust was working hard to raise money as well. The GOCO grant had been received
and would pay down the General Fund. The process was a bit complicated.
Chairman Ryan thanked Tom Macy for his work in facilitating the GOCO grant. She believed the
conservation of Hardscrabble Ranch was a victory for the community.
Tom Macy with the Conservation Fund of Colorado spoke. He was honored to be a part of the project.
Staff had been able to turn things around quickly. The solidarity and responsiveness was what got them across the
goal line.They hired water rights experts that knew the valley in late October. They were advised to purchase the
historical water rights. After negotiating with the seller,they ended up with all the senior water rights that dated
back to the late 1880, all the water that was needed to operate the ranch.
Commissioner Chandler-Henry added her thanks. The project was a gem for Eagle County for generations
to come.
Mr.Macy believed the purchase took leadership and vision.
Commissioner Chandler-Henry moved to approve the funding for the purchase and permanent protection
of the Hardscrabble Ranch Open Space Property to include the use of General Funds for a portion of the purchase
with future reimbursement of the General Fund from the Open Space Fund.
Chairman Ryan seconded the motion. Of the two voting Commissioners,the vote was declared unanimous.
Commissioner Chandler-Henry moved to adjourn as the Eagle County Board of County Commissioners
and re-convene as the Eagle County Board of Equalization
Chairman Ryan seconded the motion. Of the two voting Commissioners,the vote was declared unanimous.
County Board of Equalization
1. Resolution 2017-038 Regarding Presentation of Reports of Valuation for Assessment of Taxable Real and
Personal Property, and List of Actions on Eagle Real and Personal Property Appeals to the County Board
of Equalization
Mark Chapin and Mary Kessler,Assessor's Office
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Mr. Chapin stated that the presentation of reports was required by State Statute. Entering into May,the
total assessed value was$3,423,858,490. His office received 3,385 appeals, and of those, 1,506 were adjusted and
1,879 denied,bring the assessed value to$3,256,086,710. Since the Gallagher Amendment came into play
statewide,the assessment rate for residential improved property dropped from 7.96 percent to 7.2 percent. The
Gallagher Amendment was an amendment to the Colorado Constitution enacted in 1982. It created a two-year
reappraisal cycle. Part of Gallagher was to lessen the tax lability on residential home owners.
Commissioner Chandler-Henry wondered how this compared to prior years.
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Mr. Chapin stated that it depended on the number of appeals and the information out there. The total appeal
numbers were much lower than anticipated.
Commissioner Chandler-Henry moved to approve the reports of valuation for assessment of taxable real
and personal property, and list of actions on Eagle Real and Personal Property Appeals to the County Board of
Equalization.
Chairman Ryan seconded the motion. Of the two voting Commissioners,the vote was declared unanimous.
Commissioner Chandler-Henry moved to adjourn as the Eagle County Board of Equalization and re-
convene as the Eagle County Housing and Development Authority.
Chairman Ryan seconded the motion. Of the two voting Commissioners,the vote was declared unanimous.
Eagle County Housing and Development Authority
1. Agreement for Services between Lake Creek Village LLC and Fred's Plumbing and Heating Service,Inc.
Daniel Murray,Housing
Mr.Murray explained that they budgeted for two to three(2-3)boiler replacements each year to improve
efficiency. The contract before the Board was for the labor needed for replacement.
Commissioner Chandler-Henry moved to approve the agreement for services between Lake Creek Village
LLC and Fred's Plumbing and Heating Services,Inc.
Chairman Ryan seconded the motion. Of the two voting Commissioners,the vote was declared unanimous.
Commissioner Chandler-Henry moved to adjourn as the Eagle County Board Housing and Development
Authority and re-convene as the Eagle County Board of County Commissioners.
Chairman Ryan seconded the motion. Of the two voting Commissioners,the vote was declared unanimous.
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There being no further business b - . the meeting was adjourned u ' i ly 18,2017.
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