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PUBLIC HEARING
DECEMBER 11, 2000
Present:
Tom Stone
Johnnette Phillips
Michael Gallagher
James R. Fritze
Jack Ingstad
Sara 1. Fisher
Chairman
Commissioner
Commissioner
County Attorney
County Administrator
Clerk to the Board
This being a scheduled Public Hearing the following items were presented to the Board of
County Commissioners for their consideration:
Executive Session
Chairman Stone stated the first item was an "Executive Session".
Commissioner Gallagher moved to adjourn into an "Executive Session" to receive legal direction
regarding a code enforcement matter concerning un-permitted work on the LaGrow Road.
Commissioner Phillips seconded the motion. The vote was declared unanimous.
The time was noted at 8:40 a.m.
Commissioner Phillips moved to adjourn from the "Executive Session" and reconvene into the
regular meeting.
Commissioner Gallagher seconded the motion. The vote was declared unanimous.
The time was noted at 8:55 a.m.
Consent Agenda
Chairman Stone stated the next item on the agenda was the Consent Agenda as follows:
A) Approval of bill paying for week of December 11, 2000, subject to review by County
Administrator
B) Approval of payroll for December 14,2000, subject to review by County
Administrator
C) Resolution conferring Power of Attorney upon the Attorney's Office to draw on Letter
of Credit No. NVS369971, in the amount of$24,711.55, for the account of Horse Mountain Ranch
Metropolitan District, drawn on Wells Fargo Bank, Letter of Credit will expire December 16,2000
D) First Amendment to the Subdivision Improvements Agreement for Cordillera, Filing
No. 26
E) First Amendment to the Subdivision Improvements Agreement for Cordillera
Mountain Tract, Filing 34, Water Tank, Filing PDF-00029.
F) Maintenance Contract between Powerware Global Services and Eagle County for un-
interruptible power supply equipment located in Information Technology Department
G) Annual Joint Funding Agreement between Eagle County and the United States
Geological Survey for the operation and maintenance of a stream flow gaging station on the Eagle River
near Minturn.
Renee Black, Asst. County Attorney, asked they delete item C as it has been taken care of.
Commissioner Phillips moved to approve the consent agenda as presented eliminating item C.
Commissioner Gallagher seconded the motion. The vote was declared unanimous.
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Plat & Resolution Signing
Matt Gennett, Planner, presented the following plats and resolutions for the Board's
consideration:
5MB-00261. Hi~hland Meadows A Resubdivision of Lot 11. He stated the intent of
this Minor Type B Subdivision is to re-subdivide Lot 11 of Highland Meadows, creating two (2), ~
duplex lots, Lot llA and Lot lIB. Mr. Gennett stated staff findings are as shown and are as follows:
Pursuant to Section 5-290 (G) (1) of the Eagle County Land Use Regulations:
5-290 (G) (1) Standards for Type A and Type B Subdivision
(G) Standards. The Board of County Commissioners and the Community Development Director
shall consider the following in the review of a Type A Subdivision, a Type B Subdivision, and an
Amended Final Plat.
Standards for Type A and Type B Subdivision.
a) Access, potable water, and sewage disposal on the land to be subdivided are adequate;
b. The plat does conform to Final Plat requirements and other applicable regulations,
policies, standards, and guidelines; and
c. No Improvement Agreement is applicable.
Commissioner Gallagher moved to approve final plat file number 5MB-00261, Highland
Meadows, a resubdivision of Lot 11, incorporating staff findings and authorize the Chairman to sign the
plat.
Commissioner Phillips seconded the motion. The vote was declared unanimous.
Resolutions 2000-173. 2000-174. and 2000-175 To Approve A Special Use Permit
For Netbeam. Inc. (Eaele County File Nos. ZS-00067. ZS-00068. & ZS-00069). He stated this was a
Special Use Permit to allow for the installation, maintenance, and operation of telecommunications
facilities in three separate locations. The Board heard this application on November 20th, 2000.
Chairman Stone asked if they are going to continue to be hearing this type of application.
Mr. Gennett stated he doesn't know how many more like this are to come forward.
Jena Skinner, Planner, stated to her knowledge they have not given a blanket approval and there
is no process for doing such. Each is site specific and will need to be approved individually.
Chairman Stone suggested he is looking to save all parties time and money, but he understands
how it fits into the Land Use Regulations.
Ms. Skinner stated they do not now know of any plans for future sights.
Commissioner Gallagher spoke to an announcement he heard today about the Federal
Government allowing more bit mapping.
Commissioner Phillips moved to approve Resolutions 2000-173, 2000-174, and 2000-175
approval of a Special Use Permit for Netbeam, Inc., file numbers ZS-00067, ZS-00068 & ZS-00069.
Commissioner Gallagher seconded the motion. The vote was declared unanimous.
Resolution 2000-176. To Approve An Amendment To The Diemoz River Ranch
pun Guide (Eaele County File No. PDA-00030). He stated the Board heard the Applicant's request
on November 20th, 2000.
Commissioner Gallagher asked Bob Loeffler, Deputy County Attorney, to speak to this matter.
Mr. Loeffler stated the question was whether this file includes the public improvements. He
stated this one does not address that question and the approvals will be addressed in a later process.
Mr. Gennett stated this is an amendment to the acreage and includes an Exhibit A.
Commissioner Phillips asked if they will be back with another Resolution.
Mr. Gennett stated that was his understanding.
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Ms. Skinner stated the site agreement is being redrafted and a date will be set. She understands
they have a three year time frame.
Commissioner Gallagher understood they have the option to extend it indefinitely.
Commissioner Gallagher moved to approve Resolution 2000-176, approval of an amendment to
the Diemoz River Ranch PUD Guide, file number PDA-00030.
Commissioner Phillips seconded the motion. The vote was declared unanimous.
Down Payment Assistance Program, West Star Bank
David Carter, Housing Director, presented a check from West Star Bank for the Down Payment
Assistance Program. He stated it represents a joint public/private endeavor to help with prepayment and
closing costs. It is a revolving loan fund which monies will be paid back when the home is sold. He
stated the program would not be possible without the private sector. He introduced from West Star
Bank, Paul Jardis, Doug Hanks and Dan Wallace. Kristi Banowitz and Laurie Bower were also present.
He invited the committee members to speak.
Paul Jardis stated they are pleased to participate in this program and that it really works and
really helps locals in the valley. He stated it is a wonderful way to help locals and they are pleased to
contribute.
Kristi Banowitz thanked the Commissioners for their appointments and stated it is one of the best
committees she has served on. She spoke to their presentations and their fund raising. She thanked
them for appointing such a great group of people to work with.
Chairman Stone thanked her and stated they appreciate her involvement.
Laurie Bower, Vice-Chairperson of the committee, stated she all to often sees people having
difficulty purchasing a home. This has been a tricky issue but has been a creative program that helps
people get into their homes. They have seen it work and are grateful for everyone who has been and is
involved.
Commissioner Gallagher stated the committee is successful in no small part for their leadership.
Commissioner Phillips stated they appreciate them and their efforts.
Chairman Stone stated they need all the help they can get in this endeavor and to make home
ownership possible. He stated they hope to do more with the folks at West Star Bank.
West Star presented the Board with a check in the amount of $7,500.00.
Adoption of2001 Budget, Mill Levies Set
Chairman Stone welcomed staff and the press saying the next item was adoption of the 2001
County Budget and adoption of the Mill Levies.
Jack Ingstad, County Administrator, asked Julie Snyder-Eaton and Robbie Arndt to step forward.
He referred to page 2 of the budget message to add an attorney and office space. He spoke to the
addition of a new maintenance facility. He spoke to employee compensation and the fact it is
$19,542,000. Sales tax is running 6.4 percent ahead oflast year. He spoke to the projections. He stated
they are recommending the mill levy stay the same at 7.79 mills. He spoke to the fund balance and the
amounts in reserve. He discussed the $26 million in capital improvement requests that were not
approved. The Tree Farm is funded at 3.13 million. He stated they had a number of employee meetings
and they learned a lot in that process. He stated they missed a few things in the budget that came to light
when those meetings were held.
Chairman Stone asked for public comment. There was none. He went on to say it is unfortunate
that there is not more public input. He spoke to the advertisements they ran to encourage participation.
He stated this year's process went much smoother than last year. He congratulated and thanked all of the
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departments for their efforts in making the budgeting process easier and more efficient.
Mr. Ingstad noted the budget is less in total than last year. He stated they will be spending less
next year. He spoke to some of the programs highlighted. He stated staffing levels are virtually flat. He
spoke to purchased services and a decrease there. He spoke to the youth grant programs, recreation,
wildfire protection, human service grants, fair and rodeo funding, and recycling. He spoke to new
programs including the youth coordination program. He spoke to the County debt service being paid off
next year. He stated the geobond will be paid of in 2005. He spoke to employee benefits and
compensation with the enhancement being distributed in the paychecks. He spoke to the employee
surveys and the discussion with employees which resulted in valuable information for the Board to
review. He congratulated the Board for the CCI County ofthe Year Award and thanked the employees
for working with less, spending less and accomplishing more.
Commissioner Gallagher commented on Mr. Ingstad's compliment ofthe Board. He stated it all
happens with the departments and the staff. He congratulated the directors and their staff.
Commissioner Phillips stated she is very proud of the employees and the department heads. She
spoke to the Best Run County award and having talked to some on the committee, they said it was the
very received with the best presentation. She stated it will set the measure for counties in the future.
She spoke to the positive feedback from all customers. She stated she appreciates the effort and the
enthusiasm.
Chairman Stone summarized his philosophy by saying they discussed this at the strategic meeting
and would like to see the County work toward being the best compensated County as well. He stated it
is easier to pay more to employees when they know that good employees are saving tax dollars for all.
The key to any organization are its people and they must be paid appropriately to keep them on board.
He suggested when he came to work here two years ago he didn't see the team effort that now exists.
Commissioner Phillips moved to approve Resolution 2000-177 adopting the 2001 budget for
Eagle County as presented.
Commissioner Gallagher seconded the motion. The vote was declared unanimous.
Commissioner Gallagher moved approve Resolution 2000-178 setting the Fiscal Budget Mill
Levy for 2001 at 7.079 mills.
Commissioner Phillips seconded the motion.
In discussion, Chairman Stone read from the resolution for the edification of those present. The
valuation he stated is set at $1,659,648,510.00. He referred to those funds that make up the total Mill
Levy. He spoke to the building up of the reserves so that there will be monies in the savings as there
were which accommodated the purchase of Berry Creek Fifth and East and West Brush Creek.
Chairman Stone called for the question on the motion. The vote was declared unanimous.
There being no further business to be brought before the Board the meeting was adjourned until
December 18, 2000.
Attest:
Clerk to the Bo
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Chairman
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