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Home My WebLink AboutMinutes 07/18/17 PUBLIC HEARING July 18, 2017 Present: Jillian Ryan Chairman Jeanne McQueeney Commissioner Bryan Treu Interim County Manager Beth Oliver Interim County Attorney Kathy Scriver Deputy Clerk to the Board Absent: Kathy Chandler-Henry Commissioner This being a scheduled Public Hearing,the following items were presented to the Board of County Commissioners for their consideration: Commissioner Updates Commissioner McQueeney reminded everyone that the Fair and Rodeo would begin tomorrow night.There were unlimited amusement park passes sold at the Sinclair Station in Eagle,which would save families$10. Chairman Ryan spoke about the last I-70 Coalition meeting she attended. Legislators joined in the conversation and talked about transportation funding. A transportation bill passed this session,but it wasn't what the transportation community was hoping for. It would,however,move some projects forward. CDOT had prioritized several projects along the I-70 corridor including west bound express lanes, a new road alignment for Floyd Hill, and Vail climbing lanes for trucks. Consent Agenda 1. Northwest Loan Fund-Contract Amendment#2 Jill Klosterman,Housing 2. Cooperative Forest Road Agreement between Eagle County, Colorado and the USDA,Forest Service White River National Forest John Harris,Road&Bridge 3. Road Project Agreement Between Eagle County, State of Colorado and the USDA,Forest Service,White River National Forest John Harris,Road&Bridge 4. Carryover of Funds from Muddy Pass Agreement to Eagle-Thomasville Road Agreement John Harris,Road&Bridge 5. Communication Use Lease between the Bureau of Land Management and Eagle County Alex Everman,Airport 6. EC and SOS Outreach Duck Pond Agreement Phil Kirkman, Open Space 7. Agreement for Equipment and/or Materials between Eagle County and Davey Coach Sales,Inc. Claire Wilson,ECO Transit 1 07/18/2017 Commissioner McQueeney moved to approve the Consent Agenda for July 18,2017, as presented. Chairman Ryan seconded the motion. Of the two voting commissioners,the vote was declared unanimous. Constituent Input Chairman Ryan opened constituent input. Joanne Rock spoke. With regards to the transportation issues, she wondered if there was any way to consider a toll system. She provided some suggestions to healthcare issues. Chairman Ryan closed constituent input. Business Items 1. Resolution 2017-039 Granting Any Commissioner to Execute Documents as Part of the Conservation Fund's Acquisition and Permanent Preservation of the Hardscrabble Ranch Property Toby Sprunk, Open Space Mr. Spunk stated that Hardscrabble Ranch was a 1,540 acre purchase scheduled to close on Monday July 31,2017. The property would be owned and managed by the county and leased by a ranch manager for agricultural operations. Eventually,there would be hiking trails and fishing access. There was a$3.1 million Great Outdoor Colorado(GOCO) grant going towards the purchase. The Conservation Fund would take title on July 31st and would convey a perpetual conservation easement to the Eagle Valley Trust. This would be a county owned open space. Commissioner McQueeney moved to approve the resolution granting any commissioner to execute documents as part of the conservation funds acquisition and permanent preservation of the Hardscrabble Ranch Property. Chairman Ryan seconded the motion. Of the two voting Commissioners,the vote was declared unanimous. 2. Agreement Between Eagle County,Colorado and Eagle Ranch Association for the Hardscrabble Open Space Project Toby Sprunk, Open Space Commissioner McQueeney moved to approve the agreement between Eagle County, Colorado and Eagle Ranch Association for the Hardscrabble Open Space Project. Chairman Ryan seconded the motion. Of the two voting Commissioners,the vote was declared unanimous. 3. Agreement between Eagle County and Town of Eagle for Funding of the Hardscrabble Open Space Project Toby Sprunk Commissioner McQueeney moved to approve the agreement between Eagle County and Town of Eagle for funding of the Hardscrabble Open Space Project. Chairman Ryan seconded the motion. Of the two voting Commissioners,the vote was declared unanimous. 4. Trail Easement Agreement with School District for Construction of Eagle to Horn Ranch Trail Kevin Sharkey,ECO Trails Holy Strablizky spoke on behalf of Kevin Sharkey. She stated that they had been working with property owners along the trail border. The county currently had an existing easement with the school district,however, a temporary construction easement was needed for construction. Brian Treu stated that the goal was to gain a 20 foot easement from the railroad to finish the trail. 2 07/18/2017 Chairman Ryan stated that the easement agreements had been holding up the process. She believed once complete,it would be a beautiful section of trail. Commissioner McQueeney moved to approve the Trail Easement Agreement with the School District for construction of Eagle to Horn Ran Commissioner Chandler-Henry Trail. Chairman Ryan seconded the motion. Of the two voting Commissioners,the vote was declared unanimous. 5. Memorandum of Understanding supporting the Eagle Valley Outdoor Movement Program Adam Palmer, Sustainable Communities Mr. Palmer stated that he was happy to support the program. He thanked Walking Mountains for its impact on the community. Gina Van Hekken, Grants Program Manager with Walking Mountains, spoke. The GOCO Inspire Initiative was a five year strategy aimed at inspiring Colorado youth to get outdoors. The partnership between Walking Mountains and the county would benefit all Eagle County residents. The GOCO funding proposal would would improve bike paths and improve pedestrian access within the community. The Edwards community was on the top of the list as being most in need.The partnership for the implementation period would be three years starting in January 2018. The application was due July 26`h. They were competing with 17 other communities. Commissioner McQueeney moved to approve the Memorandum of Understanding supporting the Eagle Valley Outdoor Movement Program. Chairman Ryan seconded the motion. Of the two voting Commissioners,the vote was declared unanimous. 6. Resolution 2017-040 Supporting the Eagle Valley Outdoor Movement Program Adam Palmer, Sustainable Communities Commissioner McQueeney moved to approve the resolution supporting the Eagle Valley Outdoor Movement Program. Chairman Ryan seconded the motion. Of the two voting Commissioners,the vote was declared unanimous. Commissioner McQueeney moved to adjourn as the Eagle County Board of County Commissioners 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 Between Lake Creek Village LLC and RA Nelson LLC for Procurement of Materials Jill Klosterman,Housing :> Ms.Klosterman stated that this was a$7.5 million Construction project. The renovation would add new siding, insulation, and windows. The procurement agreement before the,board would allow the contractor,RA Nelson,to order the materials for the first eight buildings. The intention was to work through the winter.There would be no increase in rents as the improvements could be paid forthrough existing cash flow. Commissioner McQueeney moved to approve the agreement between Lake Creek Village LLC and RA Nelson LLC for procurement of materials. Commissioner McQueeney seconded the motion. The vote was declared unanimous. 3 07/18/2017 Commissioner McQueeney moved to adjourn as the Eagle County Housing and Development Authority 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. Eagle County Board of Equalization 1. Resolution 2017-041 Regarding Petitions to the Eagle County Board of Equalization Andrew Owen,Attorney Bryan Treu stated that this was appealing the 2017 valuations set by the Assessor and the board chose independent hearing officers to hear those hearings. This was the first batch to accept the hearing officers' recommendations. Commissioner McQueeney moved to approve the resolution regarding petitions to the Eagle County Board of Equalization. Chairman Ryan seconded the motion. Of the two voting Commissioners,the vote was declared unanimous. Commissioner McQueeney moved to adjourn as the Eagle County Board of Equalization 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. Mate There being no further business e, : , ,the meeting was adjourned until July 017. o o 4 Attest: k.-1.Ifs ►�--� 1 %oR, Clerk to the Board ��— r an attr 4 07/18/2017