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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
EAGLE, COLORADO
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
FORM 50 HOECKEL'S 387869
PUBLIC HEARING
JUNE 24, 1996
Present: George "Bud" Gates
Johnnette Phillips
James Johnson, Jr.
Earlene Roach
Chairman
Commissioner
commissioner
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:
Consent Calendar
Chairman Gates stated the first item on the agenda was the consent
calendar as follows:
A) Approval of bill paying for June 24, 1996, subject to review by
County Administrator
B) Approval of the Eagle County Veterans Service Officer's Monthly
Report for May 1996
C) Memorandum of Understanding between Eagle County Department of
Health and Human Services and the Colorado Foundation for Medical Care
D) Resolution 96-81, authorizing the appointment of David Kenyon
and Jim Olson to the Top of the Rockies Scenic Byway Committee
E) Resolution 96-82, appointing Edwin E. Schamle, Jr. to sit as
referee for the 1996 session of the Eagle County Board of Equalization
F) Application to amend the existing Bureau of Land Management
lease COC-40277 for the purpose of installing groundwater monitoring wells at
the closed Eagle County Landfill site
G) Agreement between Eagle County and Browning-Ferris Industries of
Colorado to provide recycling collection centers, recyclable materials
processing and recycling of recyclable materials throughout Eagle County
H) Letter of Agreement between Eagle County and the Eagle Flight
Days Committee for use of area between the Eagle County building and the
Eagle Town Park for Flight Days activities.
I) Agreement between Eagle County and R.L. Banks & Associates for
the assessment of Railroad Infrastructure, Railroad Valuation and Railroad
Planning for the Tennessee Pass line.
George Roussos, County Engineer, explained, item I to the Board. He
stated Eagle County declared its intention to acquire the railway line when
abandoned. He stated the offer must be responsible and the condition of the
line must be assessed. The Railroad submitted a price of approximately
#12,000,000 for a portion of the line and an independent appraiser gave a
figure of approximately $8,000,000. He pointed out in a similar proceeding
in Texas, the Surface Transportation Board issued a ruling, the burden of
proof supporting estimates shall fall on the interested parties not the
rail way. He recommended the Board proceed with the contract with R. L. Banks
& Associates.
Jim Fritze, County Attorney, informed the Board there were a number of
changes made to the proposed contract. He explained the changes to the
Board.
Chairman Gates ~estioned item F.
Ron Rasnic, SOlld Waste Coordinator, explained the application to the
Board. He stated the wells have been drilled.
commissioner Johnson questioned other interested parties in this
railroad corridor. He suggested those other entities may help with the
financial part of the appraisal.
Commissioner Phillips moved to approve the consent calendar as
presented.
Commissioner Johnson seconded the motion. The vote was declared
unanimous.
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Lake Creek Meadows Water District
Keith Montag, Community Development Director, stated the next item is to
set a hearing day of July 9, 1996 at 1:30 p.m. to consider the service plan
for the conversion of Lake Creek Meadows Water District to a Metropolitan
District.
Commissioner Johnson moved to set a hearing to July 9, 1996 at 1:30 p.m.
for the conversion of Lake Creek Meadows Water District to a Metropolitan
District.
Commissioner Phillips seconded the motion. The vote was declared
unanimous.
Plat & Resolution Signing
Kathy Eastley, Planning Technician, presented the following plats to be
signed by the Board:
SM-l04l-96, Elk Meadows Townhcnnes, Phase I. She stated this was a Minor
Type B Subdivision, the first phase of a townhome project on Lot 5 in the
Homestead, Filing 3. this lot is permitted 35 units per the PUD Guide, the
first phase is platting 15 units, common area and future development area for
the remainder of the units.
Commissioner Phillips moved to approve final plat, file number SM-1041-
06, Elk Meadows Townhomes, Phase I, pennitting thirty-five units in the PUD
Guide.
Commissioner Johnson seconded the motion. The vote was declared
unanimous.
PD-293-95-AF6, Cordillera SUbdivision, Filing 18, Lot 23. She stated
this is a building envelope amendment located in the Cordillera Subdivision.
The recently revised PUD Guide provides a streamlined process of completing
these minor amendments within the PUD. The adjacent property owners consist
solely of Stag Gulch Partners who have made this application, and the DRB has
granted approval of the amendment.
Commissioner Johnson moved to approve final plat file number PD-293-95-
AF6, Cordillera Subdivision, Filing 18, Lot 23.
,Commissioner Phillips seconded the motion. The vote was declared
unanlmous.
SM-l037-96, St. James Condaminimn Map, Fourth SUpplement. She stated
this was a Minor Type B Subdivision, describing condominium units and related
common area. This development is a part of the Beaver Creek Subdivision.
Commissioner Phillips moved to approve final plat file number SM-1037-
96, St. James Condominium Map, Fourth Supplement.
Commissioner Johnson seconded the motion. The vote was declared
unanimous.
PD-296-96-AF4, Cordillera Valley Club, Filing 1. She stated this was a
correction plan, the intent of which is to rename the maln access through the
site and to revise the appropriate addresses.
commissioner Johnson moved to approve final plat file number PD-296-96-
AF4, Cordillera Valley Club, Filing 1.
Commissioner Phillips seconded the motion. The vote was declared
unanimous.
PD-296-96-AF5, Cordillera Valley Club, Filing 2. She stated this was a
correction plat, the intent of which is to rename the main access through the
site and to revise the appropriate addresses.
commissioner Phillips moved to approve final plat file number PD-296-96-
AF5, Cordillera Valley Club, Filing 2.
Commissioner Johnson seconded the motion. The vote was declared
unanimous.
PD-296-96-AF6, Cordillera Valley Club, Filing 3. She stated this was a
correction plat, the intent of which is to rename the main access through the
site and to revise the appropriate addresses.
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
EAGLE, COLORADO
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
FORM 50 HOECKEL'S 387869
Commissioner Johnson moved to approve final plat file number PD-296-96-
AF6, Cordillera Valley Club, Filing 3.
Commissioner Phillips seconded the motion. The vote was declared
unanimous.
PD-296-96-AF7, Cordillera Valley Club, Filing 4. She stated this was a
correction plat, the intent of which is to rename the main access through the
site and to revise the appropriate addresses.
Commissioner Phillips moved to approve final plat file number PD-296-96-
AF7, Cordillera Valley Club, Filing 4.
Commissioner Johnson seconded the motion. The vote was declared
unanimous.
Forest Service Road #731
John Althoff, Engineering Technician, presented a request from the
Forest Service for Eagle County to acquire legal access from all parties
along Forest Service Road #731 and to make this a County Road. He stated the
Engineering Department would rather not take on this road due to no plans
being submitted.
Brad Higgins, Eagle County Road & Bridge, stated they also would not
like to take on this road unless maybe as an "A" road.
The Board concurred with Staff to not take on this road at this time and
directed Staff to prepare a letter to the Forest Service.
Option Agreement, American Airlines
Robert Loeffler, Ass't. County Attorney, presented an Option Agreement
between Eagle County and American Airlines, Inc. He explained the agreement
to the Board. He stated the option agreement presented functions in tandem
with the agreement between American Airlines and the Eagle County Terminal
Corporation. He stated American Airlines wants to be assured they have a ten
year lease and are asking the County grant them an option. He stated there
are technical issues brought up by American Airlines. Mr. Loeffler proposed
the Board approve the principal of the option agreement with directions it
can be executed by the Chairman as long as it keeps with the draft. Staff
recommended approval.
Commissioner Johnson asked what were the chances the bonds would be
defused before ten years.
Mr. Loeffler answered extraordinarily remote.
Commissioner Johnson moved to authorize the Chairman to execute the
Option Agreement between Eagle County and American Airlines, Inc. when
submitted as long as it is consistent with the material terms of the draft.
Commissioner 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 July 1, 1996.
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