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PUBLIC HEARING
FEBRUARY 8, 1999
Present:
Johnnette Phillips
Tom Stone
James Johnson, Jr.
James Hartmann
Jim Fritze
Sara J. Fisher
Chairman
Commissioner
Commissioner
County Administrator
County Attorney
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 Phillips stated the first item on the agenda was the consent calendar as follows:
A) Approval of bill paying for week of February 8, 1999, subject to review by County
Administrator
B) Approval of payroll for February 11, 1998, subject to review by County Administrator
C) Community Services Block Grant, applications for 1999 funding
D) Agreement between Eagle County and Asistencia Para
E) Agreement between Eagle County and Aspen-Basalt Care Clinic
F) Agreement between Eagle County and Aspen Buddy
G) Agreement between Eagle County and Basalt Family Resource Center
H) Agreement between Eagle County and Colorado West Mental Health Center
I) Agreement between Eagle County and Colorado West Mental Health Center
J) Agreement between Eagle County and Eaglecare Medical Clinic
K) Agreement between Eagle County and Family Visitor Program
L) Agreement between Eagle County and Garfield Youth Services
M) Agreement between Eagle County and Eagle County Volunteers for Literacy
N) Agreement between Eagle County and Mountain Valley Developmental Services
0) Agreement between Eagle County and Northwest Colorado Legal Service Project
P) Agreement between Eagle County and Response
Q) Agreement between Eagle County and The Resource Center of Eagle County
R) Agreement between Eagle County and the Salvation Army
S) Agreement between Eagle County and the Eagle County Student Union, Inc.
T) Agreement between Eagle County and Vail Valley Cares
U) (2) additions to the fleet Motor Pool, Clerk & Recorder and Fleet Management
V) Addition to the fleet Road & Bridge Department
W) Replacement of unit #5646, 1992 Ford Crew Cab, Road & Bridge Department
X) Replacement of Sheriffs unit #6287, 1993 Dodge Caravan
Y) Replacement of unit #6595, 1996 Dodge Intrepid, Sheriffs Department
Z) Replacement of Sheriff s unit #6290, 1994 Grand Cherokee, #6506, 1995 Jeep
Cherokee, #6561 Chevy Tahoe, #6609, 1996 Ford Explorer
AA) Bid Award for addition to the Fleet (1) Dodge Durango from Western Slope Chrysler
Plymouth Dodge for County Administrator.
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Kathleen Forinash, Health & Human Services Director, stated items E, F, H, I, R, & T, the
contracts have not been received. She stated she is requesting these items be approved and the Chairman
be authorized to sign once received.
Commissioner Johnson questioned the motor pool items. He stated it appears there are a lot of
requests for Jeep Cherokee's.
Bill Smith, Motor Pool, stated one of the Cherokee will be multiple use between Motor Pool and
the Clerk & Recorder. They need a vehicle to haul election equipment and such. The other Cherokee is
for Facilities Management.
Commissioner Johnson questioned if another 4 wheel drive vehicle would work.
Mr. Smith stated the reasons Cherokees are ordered is for the use of the vehicle.
Commissioner Johnson questioned items Z and AA.
Jim Hartmann, County Administrator, explained the use ofthe new Dodge Durango for the
Administration Building.
Mr. Smith stated the interior room is the main reason for the change in vehicles. He stated the
Durango was tested for two weeks and seems to be a better vehicle, with more passenger room and
better stability.
The Board questioned motor pool not being all the same type vehicles.
Mr. Smith explained the difference between the vehicles.
Commissioner Johnson suggested Motor Pool go with all the same type vehicles rather than
ordering different ones.
Mr. Smith stated he would recheck the budgets to try and go with all the same type vehicles.
Discussion continued on the type of vehicles for Motor Pool.
The Board concurred to try and have Motor Pool use the same type vehicles.
Commissioner Johnson moved to approve the consent calendar as presented, E,F,H,I, R & Twill
be signed at a later date. Item U will be pulled to allow Mr. Smith to work on buying all Dodge
Durangos.
Commissioner Stone seconded the motion. The vote was declared unanimous.
Plat & Resolution Signing
Scot Hunn, Planner, presented the following resolutions for the Board's consideration:
Resolution 99-015. ZC-00027, Dotsero Ranch PUD. He stated this was a resolution to
approve the Zone District Amendment for Dotsero Ranch, from Resource to Planned Unit Development.
The Board considered this file on January 25, 1999.
Commissioner Stone moved to approve Resolution 99-015, file number ZC-00027, Dotsero
Ranch PUD.
Commissioner Johnson seconded the motion. The vote was declared unanimous.
Resolution 99-016, PDP-00012. Dotsero Ranch Preliminary Plan. He stated this was a
resolution to approve the Preliminary Plan for Dotsero Ranch Planned Unit Development. The Board
considered this file on January 25, 1999.
Commissioner Johnson moved to approve Resolution 99-016, file number PDP-00012, Dotsero
Ranch Preliminary Plan.
Commissioner Stone seconded the motion. The vote was declared unanimous.
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Resolution 99-017, Galligan Hardscrabble Subdivision Appeal
Renee Black, Asst. County Attorney, stated the next matter on the agenda was deliberation and
determination of the Galligan Hardscrabble Subdivision Appeal.
Commissioner Stone moved to approve Resolution 99-017, regarding the acceptance of lots in
Hardscrabble Subdivision.
Commissioner Johnson seconded the motion for discussion.
In discussion, Commissioner Johnson stated he believes approval will set a precedent in the
future.
Commissioner Stone stated he believes since there is nothing in writing he feels the Board has no
choice but to allow the applicant to submit an application.
Chairman Phillips agreed with Commissioner Stone.
Jim Fritze, County Attorne)', stated all this approval does is allow the applicant to file an
application. It does not mean the Board is going to approve the application. He stated there has only
been one other appeal of this type.
Commissioner Johnson stated it was a policy of Eagle County to not accept those applications.
Chairman Phillips stated she does not believe the applicant knew this area was platted as open
space. She believes this was an honest mistake.
Paul Clarkson, Senior Planner, stated there have not been many of these applications in the past.
He stated most of the open space in Eagle County is zoned PUD and is restricted from any development.
Commissioner Johnson stated there were a number of items that were put off until the Land use
Regulations were revised. He suggested this matter be taken care of immediately and not put off any
longer.
Chairman Phillips called for the question on the motion. The vote was declared unanimous.
Eagle Ranch Annexation Plat
Jim Fritze presented the Eagle Ranch Annexation Plat. Mr. Fritze explained the plat to the
Board. He stated there were right-of-ways that were dedicated to the County, which has now been
transferred to the Town of Eagle. He discussed the IGA with the Town of Eagle regarding Brush Creek
Stables. He stated also included is a Quit Claim Deed to the Town of Eagle. Staff recommended
approval of the plat, the Assignment of Rights, Assignment of the Deed of Trust and the Quit Claim
Deed. He stated there are six lots not included in the Town's annexation.
Commissioner Johnson moved to approve the Eagle Ranch Annexation Plat, as recommended by
Staff.
Commissioner Stone seconded the motion. The vote was declared unanimous.
Commissioner Stone moved to approve the IGA with the Town of Eagle.
Commissioner Johnson seconded the motion. The vote was declared unanimous.
Resolution, Forest Service Reserve Fund
Karen Sheaffer, County Treasurer, presented a Resolution transferring and distributing revenues
from the County Forest Reserve Fund, Fiscal Year 1998. She explained the transfer to the Board.
Commissioner Johnson recommended the amounts <ij,striputed to the Schools be changed to 10%.
Mr. Fritze stated unless it is submitted the State Treasurer will call to see where it is at.
Ms. Sheaffer stated if the Board wanted to increase the amount to the Schools she believes there
should be a work session as it would decrease the amount of monieslgoing to Road & Bridge.
Mr. Fritze stated the two budgets are based on the sr<>. ,
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Chairman Phillips stated the 5% has been the amount all along and she concurs with that
percentage.
Commissioner Johnson moved to table the Resolution transferring and distributing revenues
from the County Forest Reserve Fund, Fiscal Year 1998.
Mr. Fritze recommended the Board determine should the County give the Schools more monies
if the State funds would then be decreased.
Commissioner Stone seconded the motion. The vote was declared unanimous.
Resolution 99-018, Authorizing Appointment of Officers, Emergency Telephone Service Authority
Board
Jim Fritze stated the next item on the agenda was Resolution 99-018, authorizing appointment of
officers to the Emergency Telephone Service Authority Board. He reviewed the appointments for the
Board.
Commissioner Stone moved to approve Resolution 99-018, authorizing the appointment of
officers for the Emergency Telephone Service Authority Board.
Commissioner Johnson seconded the motion. The vote was declared unanimous.
Ruedi Reservoir Water Authority
Mark Fuller, Ruedi Water Authority, stated he would like to make a presentation to Bud Gates
for his help on the Water Authority Board during his term as Commissioner. He explained the Authority
to the Board. He stated Eagle County was a very early representative. He stated Commissioner Gates
has been a member since he was first elected Commissioner and remained until he left office. Mr. Fuller
stated they appreciated Mr. Gates help with the Water Authority. He presented a photograph of the area
above Reudi Reservoir.
Bud Gates stated it was the entire Board who supported Ruedi Reservoir and he appreciated the
gesture.
Resolution 99-019, Animal Control Fees
Rusty Williams, Animal Control Officer, presented Resolution 99-019, adopting the fees and
charges schedule for Department of Animal Control. He explained the fees to the Board and explained
the increases in the costs of adoptions. He stated this does not preclude other veterinarians from
performing the services.
Chairman Phillips asked ifthey have received any complaints in the increase.
Mr. Williams stated the only complaint received is the one sent to the Board.
Commissioner Johnson moved to approve Resolution 99-019, setting the fees and charges for the
Department of Animal Control.
Commissioner Stone seconded the motion. The vote was declared unanimous.
There being no further business to be brought before the Board the meeting was adjourned until
February 16, 999.
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