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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 05/19/20 PUBLIC HEARING May 19, 2020 Present: Kathy Chandler-Henry Chairman Matt Scherr Commissioner Jeanne McQueeney Commissioner Jeff Shroll County Manager Kathy Scriver Deputy Clerk to the Board This being a scheduled Public Hearing,the following items were presented to the Board of County Commissioners for their consideration: COVID-19 Update Birch Barron, Eagle County Emergency Manager provided a COVID-19 update. He reviewed the performance indicators and shared some of the updates over the last week. New cases were quickly being identified, and there had been some real success in further disease spread. There were still some high risk populations in the service industry. There had been 18 new cases over the last 10 days. The hospital level was good. New cases appeared to be dropping across most of the Colorado region.The testing capability was beginning to improve. The next phase,the"Blue Phase,"would begin on May 25th pending state approval. He appreciated everyone's support. Commissioner McQueeney reminded everyone that the new Public Health Order was pending approval from the Colorado Department of Public Health. The county was doing its best to give direction to businesses,but there was still some uncertainty as the data changed. Commissioner Updates Commissioner McQueeney encouraged people to wear masks. She believed it was an act of kindness and appreciated the people wearing masks because it would protect the disease from spreading. Commissioner Schen stated that it was National EMS Week. Their services were important in the planning and preparation for this pandemic. He encouraged people to give them a shout out. Chairman Chandler-Henry congratulated all the graduates, everyone making the transitions from kindergarten,middle school,high school, and college. It was a day marked with ritual. She stated that everyone was proud of them and hoped they could mark their day in some special way. County Manager Updates Jeff Shroll stated that the county received a notice of an award that would be received from the Town of Avon. The award was from the Avon Police Department for the county's work in demonstrating an outstanding commitment to the community that promotes a positive interaction between the citizens of Avon and law enforcement during the COVID crisis. He looked forward to continuing the partnerships with the county's municipal neighbors, special districts, and emergency service providers. He encouraged 1 05/19/2020 people to wear masks when outdoors and recreating but believed it was still possible to be kind to one another in passing. He gave a shout out to the track athletes, Eagle Valley,Battle Mountain, and Vail Christian High School. Consent Agenda 1. Construction Agreement with Ewing Trucking and Construction for Pedestrian Bridge and Trailhead at Brush Creek Valley Ranch Open Space Kevin Sharkey, ECO Trails 2. Memorandum of Understanding for Participation in the Colorado Emergency Fire Fund Birch Barron, Emergency Management Mr. Barron spoke about the Colorado Emergency Fire Fund and the recent red flag warning and fire ban. Commissioner Scherr moved to approve the Consent Agenda for May 19, 2020, as presented. Commissioner McQueeney seconded the motion. The vote was declared unanimous. Constituent Input Chairman Chandler-Henry opened and closed constituent input, as there was none. Business Items 1. The Board of County Commissioners will meet as necessary to review and take action on any issues related to the COVID-19 Local Disaster Emergency. Commissioner McQueeney moved to adjourn as the Eagle County Board of County Commissioners and reconvene as the Eagle County Air Terminal Corporation. Commissioner Scherr seconded the motion. The vote was declared unanimous. Eagle County Air Terminal Corporation 1. Certificate of Corporation-Eagle County Air Teiininal Corporation Jessica Clark,Finance Executive Summary: In connection with the completion and closeout of the Airport Terminal Expansion Project, we are required to provide certain certifications to UMB Bank,trustee under the Amended and Restated Trust Indenture between UMB Bank and ECAT (the"Indenture"). Pursuant to the Indenture, ECAT issued$29,145,000 in Airport Terminal Project Revenue Improvement Bonds. The proceeds of 2 05/19/2020 the bonds were used to finance a portion of the costs relating to the redesign, renovation and expansion of the eastern portion of the existing terminal building at the Airport, as well as the creation of temporary facilities to accommodate concessionaires and other Airport services during the expansion project. This certificate is to confirm that all required permits for the operation of the project were received from the appropriate governmental authorities Commissioner Scherr moved to approve the Certificate of Corporation for the Eagle County Air Terminal Corporation. Commissioner McQueeney seconded the motion. The vote was declared unanimous. Commissioner McQueeney moved to adjourn as the Eagle County Air Terminal Corporation and reconvene as Eagle County Board of County Commissioners Commissioner Scherr seconded the motion. The vote was declared unanimous. Executive Session - Holy Cross Room/Virtual 1. COVOD-19 Discussions - Holy Cross Room/Virtual 1. The Board of County Commissioners will meet as necessary to review and take action on any issues related to the COVID-19 Local Disaster Emergency. There be t, no further busines C°: 'd,the meeting w.'s adjourned until May 26, 2020. Attes / h, 14 C -rk tv he Board Chairman 3 05/19/2020