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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 01/09/96 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS EAGLE, COLORADO RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS FORM 50 HOECKEL'S 387869 PUBLIC HEARING JANUARY 9, 1996 Present: James E. JOMson, Jr. George "Bud" Gates Johnnette Phillips Sara J. Fisher Chai:rman commissioner Commissioner Clerk to the Board This being a scheduled Public Hearing the following items were presented to the Board of County commissioners for their consideration: Letter of Intent Bob Loeffler, Ass't. County Attorney, presented a Letter of Intent to purchase buses for the Regional Transportation System. He explained the Letter to the Board. He discussed the possibility of piggy backing onto an order being placed by Beaver Creek Transit. Six buses are those suggested for purchase at this time. This order was not placed in a bidding process but a public bid process was done previously by Gillig. A 1994 order did So through the public bid process with the Town of Avon at that time. The prlce of the buses is $208,544.00 each. Bill Simmons is present to discuss the buses. Bill Simmons, Beaver Creek Resort Corrpany, stated these are 40 passenger buses so they are pretty good size. The buses ordered in 1994 were 37 passenger buses. Mr. Loeffler stated the specifications on the buses were included. He discussed the terms of purchase with Gillig being 10% at time of order. The buses will be delivered to Colorado. He explained the monies would not be available until April and Gillig stated that was okay. Mr. Loeffler indicated Allen Sartin, Finance Director, stated by the end of March it is estimated $350,000 in tax revenue would be allocated. When it is time to pay for the buses there would be over a million and a half. The buses are to be delivered in October with a payment. commissioner Phillips questioned the increase in the order. Bill Simmons explained the factory line set up. Discussion followed on sales tax. Commissioner Gates moved to aI?prove the Letter of Intent to purchase blfses for the Regional Transportatlon System and authorize the Chairman to Slgn. Commissioner Phillips seconded the motion. Mr. Loeffler reiterated there would be 2.1 million by the end of October with some of those monies needing to be allocated to trails. Part of this decision is making the commitment. commissioner Gates asked if there are other budgeted expenses. Mr. Simmons stated the new budget will be established by the Authority taking into consideration the purchase of the buses. Leasing may be an option if we are unable to meet the additional needs. Because of the waiting time for orders additional buses will not be available until 1998 and a 10% down payment will be all required in 1997. Mr. Loeffler asked if there is an estimate on operating expenses. Chairman JOMson stated there will be no expenses through September as the funding partners have committed that far. There is one funding partner who may not be committed for the five years. Mr. Loeffler again reiterated this is a County obligation and reminded the Board it is Eagle County paying the bill. Chairman JOMson called for the question on the motion. The vote was declared unanimous. 1 Resolution 96-05 Jim Fritze, County Attorney, presented Resolution 96-05, concerning County aPI?ointments. He reviewed the appointments for the Board as follows: Cormussioner Gates Chairman of the Board Commissioner Phillips Vice-Chairman James R. Fritze County Attorney Representative Community Corrections Board Eagle County Administrator, Budget Officer Road and Brldge Supervisor Director of Health & Human Services Secretary, Board of Social Services Eagle County Health Officer Eagle County Emergency Management Coordinator Eagle county Civil Rights officer Representatlve NWCOG Alternate, County Recreation Authority Alternate, NWCOG Representative, Ruedi Reservoir Water/Power Representative, County Recreation Authority Alternate, Ruedi Reservoir Water & Power Representative, County Recreation Authority Representative, Transportation Authority Alternate, Transportation Authority Representative, Roaring Fork River Council Veterans Service Officer Legal Newspaper Directed to deposit all monies in accordance with Resolution 92-128. Chairman Jolmson questioned changing the wordins regarding the recreation district aI?pointment. He would not like lt to read until a successor is named WhlCh would allow for those people to serve indefinitely. He suggested it be limited to the physical year 1997. Commissioner Phillips moved to approve Resolution 96-05, with the corrections as stated concerning Eagle County appointments. Commissioner Gates seconded the motion. The vote was declared unanlmous. James Hartman Don Fessler Kathleen Fornash Phillip Freedman Jack Jolmson Sue Eaton Johnnette Phillips George Gates James Jolmson, Jr. George Roussos sid Fox Jack Jolmson Eagle Enterprise County Treasurer Chairman Jolmson turned the gavel over to Commissioner Gates. . Chairman Gates thanked Commissioner Jolmson for his past duties and his lnput. Resolution 96-06 Jim Fritze presented Resolution 96-06, authorizing the drawing of collateral for Eby Creek Subdivision, Phase I and conferring Power of Attorney. He explained the Resolution to the Board. They are anticipating it will be replaced prior to the January 17, 1995. There is certain work that needs to be done but cannot because of the weather. Commissioner Phillips moved to approve Resolution 96-06, authorizing the drawing of collateral for Eby Creek Subdivision, Phase I. commissioner Jolmson seconded the motion. The vote was declared unanimous. There being no further business to be brought before the Board the meeting was adjourned until January 15, 1996. ~ Q~ Attest: 4.,ft _ -/u- Cler 0 the 0/1;8 d./o/~ .,f.xJ'",/Cv alrman 2