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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. 1 07/11/2017 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 • 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. 2 07/11/2017 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. iec4• There being no further business b - . the meeting was adjourned u ' i ly 18,2017. • Attest: a--�..Cr(G.,F1 0 i512-44_,e___4cotoa��o Clerk to the Board C"fir an 3 07/11/2017