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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 01/09/2001 PUBLIC HEARING JANUARY 9, 2001 Present: Tom Stone Johnnette Phillips Michael Gallagher Am Menconi Jim Fritze Jack Ingstad Sara J. Fisher Chairman Commissioner Commissioner Commissioner Elect 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: Swearing In of New Commissioners Chairman Stone stated the first matter before the Board was the swearing in of the newly elected Commissioners. He stated there are a couple of presentations to be made. He first called on Charlynn Canada, Director of the Eagle Valley Library District. Ms. Canada stated on behalf of the Board of Trustees it is her pleasure to present Johnnette Phillips with a book by David Munch for helping with the dedication of the facilities. Ellie Caryl, Eco Trails Department of Eagle County, presented a plaque from the Eagle Valley Trails Committee. She spoke to the Dowd Junction project, the Edwards to Avon segment and the Gypsum area. Chairman Stone spoke to the gathering the other evening and the presentations that where made at that time. Commissioner Phillips suggested, while holding up punch card ballots, that they need to review the outcome of Commissioner elect Am Menconi's race. Commissioner Phillips spoke to Chairman Stone's constant complaining that he hasn't had a plaque. She stated usually they present the out going Chairman with a plaque but he was going to be remaining as Chairman. She presented him with plaque thanking him for his efforts and work as Chairman of the board of County Commissioners. Judge Hart, District Court Judge, was present and swore in Michael L. Gallagher and Am Menconi as Eagle County Commissioners. Consent Agenda Chairman Stone stated the first item before the Board was the Consent Agenda as follows: A) Approval of bill paying for week of January 8,2001, subject to review by County Administrator B) Approval of payroll for January 11,2001, subject to review by County Administrator. He asked if there are any changes to the constent agenda. Commissioner Gallagher moved to approve the consent agenda as presented. Commissioner Menconi seconded the motion. The vote was declared unanimous. Resolution of Commendation Chairman Stone stated there are a couple of other items to take care of. Commissioner Gallagher read a Resolution of Commendation of Johnnette Phillips into the 1 01-09-2001 record as follows: "WHEREAS, this Board of County Commissioners, on behalf of the citizens of Eagle County, county officials and employees, and ofthemselves, wish to express to Johnnette Phillips their acknowledgment and appreciation for an admirable job well done; and WHEREAS, Johnnette Phillips served as the Eagle County Clerk and Recorder from January 9, 1979 through January 12, 1993; and WHEREAS, Johnnette Phillips has completed her terms as Commissioner of the Board of County Commissioners from January 12, 1993 through January 9, 2001. She has served the citizens of Eagle County as a sincere and dedicated county official; and WHEREAS, Johnnette has shown exceptional allegiance, diplomacy, leadership and devotion to Eagle County and its citizens, employees and other governmental entities. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF THE COUNTY OF EAGLE, ST ATE OF COLORADO, ON BEHALF OF ITSELF, THE OTHER ELECTED OFFICIALS, EMPLOYEES, APPOINTED STAFF, AND ALL CITIZENS OF THE COUNTY OF EAGLE, AND OTHERS WHO HAVE KNOWN AND WORKED WITH JOHNNETTE PHILLIPS; THAT, Johnnette Phillips is hereby commended for her dedicated, enthusiastic public service as the Eagle County Clerk and Recorder and Commissioner of the Board of County Commissioners, County of Eagle, State of Colorado. THAT, best wishes are extended to her for good health, prosperity and happiness in the years to come. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this resolution be spread upon the public records of the official proceedings of this Board, the original hereof, shall be presented to Johnnette Phillips, and a certified copy of the Resolution be preserved in the archives of the County of Eagle, State of Colorado. MOVED, READ AND ADOPTED by the Board of County Commissioners of the County of Eagle, State of Colorado, at its regular meeting held the 9th day of January, 2001." Commissioner Gallagher moved to approve the Resolution of Commendation for Johnnette Phillips. Commissioner Menconi seconded the motion. The vote was declared unanimous. Commendation Chairman Stone stated he is priviledge to read another commendation from the State of Colorado, the Senate and the House of Representatives. He read the commendation. Everyone thanked Commissioner Phillips for her time at Eagle County. Resolution 2001-014, Appointments Jim Fritze, County Attorney, presented Resolution 2001-014, concerning various appointments for Eagle County as follows: "WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of the County of Eagle, State of Colorado (hereinafter "the Board"), desires to make certain necessary administrative appointments and designa- tions for the terms specified hereinbelow; and WHEREAS, it is necessary that the Board designate official legal depositories for the County of Eagle, State of Colorado, for fiscal year 2001, pursuant to Sections 24-75-603 and 30-10-708, C.R.S.; and WHEREAS, the following appointments and designations do not constitute contractual obligations of the County of Eagle nor of the Board, and the County and the Board are not legally bound for the respective terms of appointment or designation as specified hereinbelow, the County, by and through the 2 01-09-2001 Board, having the authority, in its sole discretion, to change, add, or abolish such appointments and designations and to fill vacancies therefor as it sees fit. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF THE COUNTY OF EAGLE, STATE OF COLORADO: THAT, Commissioner Tom C. Stone be and is hereby elected Chairman of the Board of County Commissioners of the County of Eagle, State of Colorado, for a one-year term commencing today, and continuing until his/her successor is appointed for fiscal year 2002, in accordance with Section 30-10- 307, C.RS. THAT, Commissioner Michael L. Gallagher be and is hereby elected Vice Chairman of the Board of County Commissioners of the County of Eagle, State of Colorado, to preside, in the absence of the Chairman, at all meetings of the Board and to sign all County orders concerning matters submitted to the Board or connected with its powers and duties, for a one-year term commencing today and continuing until his/her successor is appointed for fiscal year 2002. THAT, in conjunction with the aforesaid statutory authority, the Board acknowledges that it has established various administrative departments and designated directors thereof deemed necessary by the Board for the efficient management of the business and concerns of the Eagle County government; however, the Board finds, determines and declares that the normal appointment of such department directors, except as otherwise noted hereinbelow, is not necessary nor appropriate since such directors are under the supervision and direction of the County's Administrator who, in turn, is under the direct control of the Board. The Board reserves the right and authority granted to it by statute to designate, from time to time, certain County employees to such directorships who shall serve at the pleasure of the Board while in such positions, to prescribe the duties to be performed by such department directors, and to pay the same from the appropriate County fund; all of the foregoing being at the sole discretion of the Board. THAT, James R. Fritze be and is hereby appointed the Eagle County Attorney for the term commencing today until further order of the Board, in accordance with Section 30-11-118, C.RS. THAT, Jack Ingstad be and is hereby appointed the Eagle County Administrator for the term commencing today until further order of the Board, in accordance with Section 30-11-107, C.RS. THAT, Jack Ingstad be and is hereby appointed the Eagle County Budget Officer for the term commencing today until further order ofthe Board, in accordance with Section 30-11-107, C.RS. and Section 29-1-104, C.RS. THAT, Brad Higgins be and is hereby appointed the Eagle County Road and Bridge Supervisor for all roads constituting the County roadway system for the term commencing today until further order of the Board, in accordance with Section 43-2-111, C.RS. THAT, Kathleen Forinash be and is hereby appointed Eagle County Director of Health and Human Services for the term commencing today until further order of the Board, in accordance with Sections 26-1-115 and 26-1-117(1), C.RS. THAT, Kathleen Forinash be and is hereby appointed Secretary to the Eagle County Board of Health and Human Services for the term commencing today until further order of the Board, in accordance with Section 26-1-117(1), C.R.S. THAT, Kent Petrie be and is hereby appointed the Eagle County Health Officer for the term commencing today until further order of the Board, in accordance with Section 25-1-601, et seq., C.RS., and Brad Lyons appointed as Deputy Health Officer commencing today until further order of the Board. THAT, Carla Budd be and is hereby appointed the Eagle County Civil Rights Officer for the term commencing today until further order of the Board. THAT, James R. Fritze be and is hereby appointed Eagle County's representative to the Community Corrections Board for the Fifth Judicial District, until further order of the Board, and Renee Black is appointed alternative representative until further order of the Board. 3 01-09-2001 THAT, Tom Stone be and is hereby appointed Eagle County's representative and Michael Gallagher be and herein is appointed as alternate member to the Northwest Colorado Council of Governments, for a term continuing until his/her successor is appointed for fiscal year 2002. THAT, Michael Gallagher be and is hereby appointed Eagle County's representative and Tom Stone appointed as alternate member to the Ruedi Reservoir Water and Power Authority, for a term continuing until his/her successor is appointed for fiscal year 2002. THAT, Arn Menconi be and is hereby appointed Eagle County's representative and Kathleen Forinash appointed as alternate member to the Board of Directors of the Northwest Colorado Options for Long Term Care, commencing today until further order of the Board. THAT, George Roussos be and is hereby appointed Eagle County's representative member to the Roaring Fork Railroad Holding Authority, commencing today until further order of the Board. THAT, Michael Gallagher be and is hereby appointed Eagle County's representative and George Roussos appointed as alternate member to the Eagle County Regional Transportation Authority, for a term commencing in February 2001 and terminating in February 2004, pursuant to Eagle County Resolution No. 96-22. THAT, Michael Gallagher be and is hereby appointed Eagle County's representative and Tom Stone appointed as alternate member to the Roaring Fork Transit Agency, for a term commencing today and terminating on December 31, 2001. THAT, Michael Gallagher be and is hereby appointed Eagle County's representative and Tom Stone appointed as alternate member to the Roaring Fork Transportation Authority, for a term commencing today and shall continue until either the date on which a successor is duly appointed or the date on which he or she ceases to be a member of the Eagle County governing body. THAT, Michael Gallagher be and is hereby appointed Eagle County's representative member to the Colorado Intermountain Fixed Guideway Authority, in accordance with Sections 32-16-101 et seq, C.R.S., commencing today until further order of the Board. THAT, Michael Gallagher be and is hereby appointed Eagle County's representative member to the Rural Resort Region, commencing today until further order of the Board. THAT, Arn Menconi be and is hereby appointed Eagle County's representative member to the Colorado Work Force Committee, commencing today until further order of the Board. THAT, the County Treasurer of Eagle County be, and hereby is, authorized and approved to deposit all funds and monies of whatever kind that come into the Treasurer's possession by virtue of the office in his/her name as such Treasurer in any legal depository as designated by the current Eagle County Investment Policy adopted by Resolution No. 98-02 and any amendment thereto subsequently adopted by the Eagle County Board of Commissioners. THAT, notice of all meetings of the Board shall be posted no less than twenty four hours prior to holding of the meeting, at the following locations, unless an alternative place is otherwise designated by the Board: The bulletin board located at the east entrance to the Eagle County Building and the bulletin board located outside the Eagle County Room on the third floor of the Eagle County Building. The posting shall include specific agenda information where possible. The provisions of this paragraph do not supersede but are in addition to any special statutory or regulatory notice requirements. THAT, the Board hereby finds, determines and declares that this Resolution is necessary for the public health, safety and welfare of the residents of the County of Eagle, State of Colorado. MOVED, READ AND ADOPTED by the Board of County Commissioners of the County of Eagle, State of Colorado, at its regular meeting held the 9th day of January, 2001. -4- 01-09-2001 Commissioner Menconni moved to approve Resolution 2001-014, concerning appointments throughout the County. Commissioner Gallagher 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 16,2001. ~-~ Chairman Attest: Clerk to the B -5- 01-09-2001