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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 04/22/96 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS EAGLE, COLORADO RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS FORM 50 HOECKEL'S 387869 PUBLIC HEARING APRIL 22, 1996 Present: George "Bud" Gates Johnnette Phillips Sara J. Fisher Chairman Corrmissioner Clerk to the Board Absent: James Johnson, Jr. Corrmissioner This being a scheduled Public Hearing the following items were presented to the Board of County Commissioners for their consideration: Consent Calendar Chairman Gates stated the first item on the agenda was the consent calendar as follows: A) Bill paying for week of April 22, 1996 B) Payroll for April 25, 1996 C) Resolution 96-34, proclaiming April 21 - 27, 1996 as National County Government Week D) Resolution 96-35, approving County investment in certain Government Investment Pool Trusts E) Resolution 96-36, removing the Prime Computer System from the Capital Inventory F) Approval of Contract between Eagle County and Stan Miller, Inc. for the site restoration of Lot 25, Highland Meadows, Filing 2 G) Notice of Award for 1996 centerline marking project to Warning Lites & Equipment, Inc. H) Assignment of Certificate of Deposit for Charles G. Williams Construction, Inc., to Eagle County I) Authorization to draw on Letter of Credit No. 181 for $2,000.00 for Peregrine Construction, if required J) A;Jreement between Eagle County and Johnson, Kunkel & Associates for a floodplaln study for the Eagle County Fairgrounds. Chairman Gates asked about item F, the contract with Stan Miller. Don Fessler, Road and Bridge Director, stated they have finally gotten a contract after three years. Everything is now in order and they will begin work as weather permits. Commissioner Phillips asked Mike Bradley about the flood plain study. Mike Bradley, Buildings & Grounds Supervisor, responded it would be the area from the parkin;J lot to the gravel pit and is part of the master plan. Commissioner Phlllips moved to approve the consent calendar as presented, items A - J. Chairman Gates seconded the motion. Of the two voting corrmissioners the vote was declared unanimous. Corrmissioner Johnson was not present at this hearing. Resolution 96-37 Bond Issue, Eagle Valley Library District Maria Prevedel, Bond Council for the Library Board, requested approval of the bond issue for Eagle Valley Library Distrlct. She explained the bond issue to the Board. She stated the proceeds of this issue along with those of previous years will be used to construct the library. Bob Loeffler, Ass't. County Attorney, stated he has reviewed this and all is in order. He stated toward the end of the Resolution the Chairman is given authorization to sign on behalf of the Board. Corrmissioner Phillips moved to approve the bond issue for the Eagle Valley Library District and authorize the Chairman to sign the appropriate documents. Chairman Gates seconded the motion. Of the two voting commissioners, the vote was declared unanimous. 1 Stan Berstein, Counsil for the Library District, gave a brief presentation regarding the financial status of the Library. He stated they are in very good shape financially. Judy Yoder, Library Board, was present to request a waiver of du.rrp fees for the Eagle Library construction and the Clinic. She stated they will be able to use the $14,000 or so dollars more effectively. Chairman Gates asked if she understood the consequences and if it was one building or two. Ms. Yoder stated they will know for sure tomorrow ni;Jht. Mike Bradley stated in waiving the fees, there is stlll some cost to the County. Corrmissioner Phillips stated moving of the clinic building will be a town pickup. Mr. Bradley stated the Library District will have to contract with a larger company. Jim Hartman, County Administrator, stated they are in the process of evaluating figures for the Landfill and the $13,000 would be good revenue for the County. Charlyne Canada, director of the Library, stated the technology bein;J provided for the computer stations will be supported by the savings of thls $13,000. The equipment will take a while to secure and the money would certainly be helpful. Bob Loeffler asked if this is done for other districts? Chairman Gates stated he does not believe so, but the wording would have to be changed to avoid setting a precedent. Mr. Loeffler stated he is concerned with other districts making the same type of requests. He believes this should be considered as a grant to insulate the County. Ms. Yoder stated it is not unprecedented for the different government's to assist each other. Chairman Gates stated if there is a vote at this time, he will vote no. He suggests it be taken back and reviewed for a different means of providing the same relief. Bob Loeffler stated since this is a work session they can postpone this and try to work out the language and then schedule it for hearing. Red Rock Ranch Sub Pattie Haefeli, Planning Technician, presented the amended final plat for Red Rock Ranch Subdivision, Lot 1. She stated staff is recorrmending approval. Chairman Gates read Staff findings into the record. Commissioner Phillips moved to approve the amended final plat for Red Rock Ranch Subdivision, Lot 1, incorporating staff's findings. Chairman Gates seconded the motion. Of the two voting corrmissioners the vote was declared unanimous. Abatements Mary Jo Berenato, Deputy County Attorney, presented a petition for abatement, schedule number 012972, Tina Estes. She stated this was previously tabled. Mark Chapin, Chief Appraiser, stated they are recommending approval as they have been able to verify that no boarding has taken place on this parcel and the classification is agricultural land. The total of the abatement for 1993 and 1994 is $5433.69. Corrmissioner Phillips moved to approve the petition for abatement, schedule number 012972, Tina Estes. Chairman Gates seconded the motion. Of the two voting Corrmissioners the vote was declared unanimous. Resolution 96-39, Earth Awareness Week Ray Merry, Environmental Health Officer, presented Resolution 96-38, declaring the week of April 22 - 26, 1996 as Earth Awareness Week, and the annual poster contest awards. Mr. Merry stated as Environmental Health Manager this has been a real great experience. He feels this is a nice blend 2 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS EAGLE, COLORADO RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS FORM 50 HOECKEL'S 387869 and hopefully public health can join in years to come. Commissioner Phillips read the resolution into the record. Commissioner Phillips moved to approve Resolution 96-39, Earth Awareness Week. Chairman Gates seconded the motion. Of the two voting Corrmissioners the vote was declared unanimous. There being no further business to be brought before the Board, the meeting was adjourned until April 23, 1996. Attest: C L .;;~ ~A-JL 3