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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 09/20/93 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS EAGLE, COLORADO RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS FORM 50 HOECKEL'S 387869 PUBLIC HEARING SEPTEMBER 20, 1993 Present: George "Bud" Gates James Johnson, Jr. Johnnette Phillips Jim Fritze Earlene Roach Chairman Corrmissioner Corrmissioner Cmmty Attomey Deputy Clerk to the Board This being a scheduled Public Hearing the following items were presented to the Board of County Corrmissioners: Enviromnental Protection Agency Chairman Gates opened the meeting stating the first item on the agenda as a letter to the Environmental Protection Agency supporting the continued cleanup of the Eagle Mine. Jim Fritze, County Attomey, explained the letter to the Board. corrmissioner Phillips moved to approve and the Board sign the letter to the Environmental Protection Agency, regarding cleanup of the Eagle Mine. Corrmissioner Johnson seconded the motion. The vote was declared unanimous. Ghent Properties Jim Fritze stated the next item on the agenda was a lease agreement between Ghent Properties and Eagle County for property at the Eagle County Airport. He stated there are last minute changes to be made to the agreement which have not been done at this time. He requested this matter be tabled for two weeks to allow those changes to be made. Corrmissioner Johnson moved to table consideration of the lease agreement between Eagle County and Ghent Properties for a period of two weeks. Corrmissioner Phillips seconded the motion. The vote was declared unanimous. Consent Calendar Chairman Gates stated the next item on the agenda was the consent calendar as follows: 01) Bill l?aying, subject to review by County Manager 02) Modiflcation of prior Holy Cross Electrlc Association Right-of-Way Easement for the softball fields. Corrmissioner Johnson questioned the change to the right-of-way easement for Holy Cross Electric. Mike Bradley, Buildings and Grounds Supervisor, explained the changes to the Board. Mr. Fritze stated the modification is a change in legal description only. Corrmissioner Phillips moved to approve the consent calendar as follows: 01) Bill paying, subject to review by County Manager 02) Modification of prior Holy Cross Electric Association Right-of-Way Easement for the softball fields. The Chairman shall be authorized to sign the modification. Corrmissioner Johnson seconded the motion. The vote was declared unanimous. Duckels Construction, Inc. John Althoff, Project Engineer, presented final settlement for Duckels Construction, Inc. He stated this matter was advertised. Jim Fritze stated final settlement was duly advertised according to the terms of State Statutes and no claims have been received. He informed the Board this project was the Fishing is Fun Bridge. Corrmissioner Johnson moved to approve final settlement for Duckels Construction, Inc. The total amount of the contract was $101,467.00, with payments previously made in the amount of $96,393.00. Corrmissioner Phillips seconded the motion. The vote was declared unanimous. 1 Keystone Construction, Inc. Mike Bradley presented final settlement for Keystone Construction, Inc. He stated this matter was duly advertised. He stated he has received lien waivers from all subcontractors, verifying all payments have been made. He presented the warranty information and voucher for the Chairman's signature. Mr. Bradley stated this contract was for the new bam at the Eagle County Fairgrounds. He stated final payment was in the amount $26,565.00. Corrmissioner Phillips moved to approve final settlement for Keystone Construction, Inc., in the amount of $26,565.00, for work performed at the new County bam at the Eagle County Fairgrounds. The Chairman shall be authorized to sign the warranty and voucher. Comnissioner Johnson seconded the motion. The vote was declared unanimous. Special Bridge Fund Grant Larry Mettemick, County Engineer, presented an application for special bridge fund grant for the rehabilitation/replacement of Structure EAG-301-23.5. He informed the Board this bridge was located on the Colorado River Road at Burns, twenty-three and a half miles up the Colorado River Road. Mr. Mettemick stated currently the bridge is a single lane structure and is having deck problems. CUrrent and future traffic does warrant a two lane bridge. He stated the total estimated cost of replacement is $816,000.00, of which the County would pay twenty percent, which would be $163,200.00. Mr. Metternick stated the Road and Bridge Department has included that amount in their 1994 Budget request. Discussion followed on the difference between replacement or rehabilitation. Corrmissioner Johnson suggested Mr. Mettemick include the cost of rehabilitation in the letter. corrmissioner Johnson moved to approve the application for the Special Bridge Fund Grant for rehabilitation/replacement of structure EAG-301-23.5. corrmissioner Phillips seconded the motion. The vote was declared unanimous. Jim Fritze stated the work session scheduled for 3.30 p.m. today regarding West Creek Road has been cancelled at Mr. Mitchell's request. Corrmissioner Phillips moved to accept cancellation of the work session on West Creek Road, at Scott Mitchell's request. corrmissioner Johnson seconded the motion. The vote was declared unanimous. Lake Lake Abatements Mary Jo Berenato, Deputy County Attomey, stated the next item on the agenda were abatements from the Eagle County Assessor's Office. She presented schedule number 0008840, Jeanne McKenzie Bailey. She informed the Board Andrew Hamner, Council for the petitioner was present for this hearing. Cherlyn Baker, Eagle County Assessor, stated the irrprovement on the property was demolished and the foundation was buried before January 1, 1992. In January 1992, the Assessor's Office valued the property as vacant land. Ms. Baker stated the petitioner believes this property should be assessed as irrproved property for 1992. Mary Jo Berenato stated there was nothing on the property at the time of valuation, therefore, according to State Statute the property must be valued as vacant land. Ms. Baker stated pro-rating is not allowed according to State Statute. Andrew Hamner, Attomey, stated if the property was classified as residential the taxes would be cut in half. He stated the property was vandalized by the tenants in 1991 and the Town of Vail instructed the owner to tear down the house for safety reasons. He stated the Town of Vail considered the building permit active and the new residential building under construction during the winter of 1991 to spring of 1992, when the actual construction took place. Ms. Berenato stated vacant land is defined as any lot, parcel or tract of land upon which no buildings, structures or fixtures are located, as per State Statute 39-1-103 (14) (c) (I). She stated the old foundation was corrpletely buried there was no structure affixed to the land. Later, a new foundation was poured, which is when the property became residential again. Discussion continued on the valuation between residential and vacant land. Corrmissioner Phillips moved to deny schedule number 0008840, Jeanne McKenzie Bailey, as recomnended by County Assessor, as in January 1, 1992, the property was vacant land as of January 1, 1992. Corrmissioner Johnson seconded the motion. In discussion, Corrmissioner Johnson stated he believed it was unfortunate for the property owner as she was directed by the Town of Vail to demolish the house. Chairman Gates called for the question on the motion. Chairman Gates and Corrmissioner Phillips voting yes and Comnissioner Johnson voting no. 2 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS EAGLE, COLORADO RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS FORM 50 HOECKEL'S 387869 Cherlyn Baker presented a petition for ab,atement, schedule n~r .0033832.' Helen Lindberg. She stated the Assessor's Offlce performed an on-slte lnspectlon and found the inventory and quality of inventory was incorrect. She recorrmended an abatement in the amount $1,206.74 for 1992. Corrmissioner Johnson moved to approve an abatement in the amount of $1,206.74, schedule number 0033832, Helen Lindberg. Corrmissioner Phillips seconded the motion. The vote was declared unanimous. Cherlyn Baker presented a petition for abatement, schedule number 024810, Martin Eli Strauss. She stated the property has poor access and is located up the canyon from Red Dirt Bridge. She recorrmended an abatement in the amount of $1,078.27 for 1991 and $1,107.91 for 1992. Corrmissioner Phillips moved to approve an abatement in the amount of $1,078.27 for 1991 and $1,107.91 for 1992, schedule number 024810, Martin Eli Strauss. Corrmissioner Johnson seconded the motion. The vote was declared unanimous. Cherlyn Baker presented a petition for abatement, schedule number M030599. She stated this was a double assessment and recommended an abatement in the amount of $384.69. Corrmissioner Johnson moved to approve an abatement in the amount of $384.69, schedule number M030599, as recorrmended by the Assessor. Corrmissioner Phillips seconded the motion. The vote was declared unanimous. Cherlyn Baker presented a petition for abatement, schedule numbers 0006482, 0006483 and 0006484, Basalt Center, Inc. She stated this was a double assessment for all three schedule numbers. Ms. Baker recorrmended abatements in the amounts of $4,840.90 for 1992, $4,293.51 for 1992 and $4293.51 for 1992. Corrmissioner Phillips moved to approve the abatements for schedule number 0006482 in the amount of $4,840.90 for 1992, schedule number 0006483 in the amount of $4,293.51 for 1992 and schedule number 0006484 in the amount of $4,293.51 for 1992. Corrmissioner Johnson seconded the motion. The vote was declared unanimous. Cherlyn Baker presented a petition for abatement, schedule number 0032769, Robert T. Trotter. She stated there was no irrprovement in the property and the Assessor's Office has assessed the property as vacant land. She recorrmended denial of the abatement. Corrmissioner Johnson moved to deny the petition for abatement for Robert T. Trotter, schedule number 0032769, as recommended by the Assessor. Corrmissioner Phillips seconded the motion. The vote was declared unanimous. Cherlyn Baker presented petitions for abatement, schedule numbers 0039801 and 0039800, Department of Transportation. She stated the properties were transferred to the State of Colorado and were assessed for an entire year. She recommended the abatements be approved in the amount of $101.67 for schedule number 0039801 and $46.28 for schedule number $101.67. Commissioner Phillips moved to approve petitions for abatement schedule number 0039801 in the amount of $101.67 and schedule number 0039800 in the amount of $46.28, Department of Transportation. Corrmissioner Johnson seconded the motion. The vote was declared unanimous. Cherlyn Baker presented schedule number 0025946, William Eason. She stated the Assessor's Office had the wrong square footage and inventory. She recorrmended the abatement be approved for $216.00 for 1992. Commissioner Johnson moved to approve the petition for abatement, schedule number 0025946, William Eason, in the amount of $216.00 for 1992. Corrmissioner Phillips seconded the motion. The vote was declared unanimous. There being no further business to be brought before the Board the meeting was adjourned until September 27, 1993. Attest: ~~. lrman Pro Tern ~ 3