HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 04/03/18 PUBLIC HEARING
April 3, 2018
Present: Jeanne McQueeney Chairman Pro-Tem
Jillian Ryan Commissioner
Mike Nugent Deputy County Manager
Bryan Treu County Attorney
Kathy Scriver Deputy Clerk to the Board
Absent: Kathy Chandler-Henry Chairman
This being a scheduled Public Hearing,the following items were presented to the Board of County
Commissioners for their consideration:
Commissioner Updates
Commissioner Ryan stated that the Board of County Commissioners continued to work on the issue of
access to healthcare. They supported a couple of bills working their way through the state legislature and were
working with a couple of local nonprofits on some potential local solutions. Lieutenant Governor Donna Lynne
had also been helpful over the last two years in finding solutions.
Commissioner McQueeney mentioned that Chairman Chandler-Henry would not be in attendance.
Consent Agenda
1. Approval of the Minutes of the Board of County Commissioner Meetings for February 27 and March 13,
2018
Kathy Scriver, Clerk&Recorder's Office
2. Second Amendment between Eagle County and the Vail Valley Jet Center for Lease of De-Icing Facility
Erin Duffy,Airport
Commissioner Ryan moved to approve the Consent Agenda for April 3, 2018, as presented.
Commissioner McQueeney seconded the motion. Of the two voting Commissioners,the vote was declared
unanimous.
Constituent Input
Chairman Pro-Tern McQueeney opened constituent input.
Joanne Rock stated that she was headed to the State Capital to witness a presentation by Secretary of State
Wayne Williams regarding Proposition 108 which allows unaffiliated voters to vote in the primary election without
declaring an affiliation. She commented on the healthcare issue and believed there was some usefulness in looking
at the long term care policies.
Chairman Pro-Tem McQueeney closed constituent input.
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Business Items
1. Resolution 2018-021 Supporting Crown Mountain Park's May Ballot Initiative to Increase the Operating
Levy
Rhea Silverkorn, Administration
Executive Summary: This resolution supports the ballot initiative on May 8, 2018 to increase the operating levy
by 1.95 mills for Crown Mountain Park&Recreation District operating and capital expenses.
Commissioner Ryan stated that the Crown Mountain Park District leased land from Eagle County in El
Jebel and provided recreational services. The district was asking voters to increase the mill levy in an effort to
maintain current services.
Commissioner McQueeney moved to approve the resolution supporting Crown Mountain Park's May
ballot Initiative to increase the operation levy.
Commissioner Ryan seconded the motion. Of the two voting Commissioners,the vote was declared
unanimous.
2. Resolution 2018-022 Concerning Appointments to the Eagle County Regional Transportation Authority
Board
Claire Wilson, ECO Transit
Executive Summary: The Town of Avon's regular and alternative members' terms expired on February 28, 2018.
This Resolution re-appoints both members to terms of three years. The Town of Minturn's regular member's term
expired on February 28, 2018. This Resolution appoints the alternative member as the regular member for a term of
three years. The Town of Eagle's regular member submitted his resignation. This Resolution appoints a new
member to finish his term.
Chris Lubbers, Director of ECO Transit, stated that the resolution recommended several members due to
term expirations or resignations. He spoke about the role of ECO Board members.
Commissioner Ryan moved to approve the resolution concerning appointments to the Eagle County
Regional Transportation Authority Board.
Commissioner McQueeney seconded the motion. Of the two voting Commissioners,the vote was declared
unanimous.
3. Agreement Between Eagle County and the Eagle River Watershed Council to Provide Watershed
Protection Services
Ray Merry, Environmental Health
Executive Summary: This is our annual funding agreement with the Eagle River Watershed Council for which
they use our contribution to leverage funding from additional sources to conduct watershed protection, restoration
and education services.
Mr. Merry spoke about the work being done and the efforts of the council to assist in leveraging funding
for water quality and protecting the natural resources.
Holly Loff, Executive Director, Eagle River Watershed Council spoke about the upcoming projects and
educational opportunities for 2018.
Commissioner Ryan moved to approve the agreement between Eagle County and the Eagle River
Watershed Council to provide watershed protection services.
Commissioner McQueeney seconded the motion. Of the two voting Commissioners,the vote was declared
unanimous.
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4. Second Amendment to Agreement with Aspen Community Foundation, Cradle to Career
Kendra Kleinschmidt,Human Services
Executive Summary: Eagle County Government is continuing to invest in the implementation of the Eagle County
Early Childhood Roadmap by allocating $200,000 for use in the Roaring Fork Valley. The Aspen Community
Foundation (ACF) will continue to lead the early childhood systems building work in this part of Eagle County.
This agreement is valid from 4/1/18 through 12/31/18. During this time, ACF will continue to convene community
stakeholders to enhance community understanding of the importance of early childhood care and education and the
ways it promotes positive life trajectory. ACF will also work to improve the quality of early childhood care and
education,the health of our youngest residents and family engagement. This amendment extends original
agreement and adds additional services& compensation for those services.
Ms. Kleinschmidt spoke about the partnership and work being done in the Roaring Fork Valley. Early
childhood was a huge priority for Eagle County, and it was through this partnership the county was able to carry out
goals in the Roaring Fork Valley.
Commissioner Ryan moved to approve the Second Amendment to Agreement with Aspen Community
Foundation, Cradle to Career.
Commissioner McQueeney seconded the motion. Of the two voting Commissioners,the vote was declared
unanimous.
Work Session
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There being no further business b; '• ' : . • the meeting as adjourned until April 10, 018.
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