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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 08/13/13 PUBLIC HEARING August 13, 2013 Present: Sara Fisher Chairman Jill Ryan Commissioner Kathy Chandler-Henry Commissioner Keith Montag County Manager Bryan Treu County Attorney Kathy Scriver 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 Agenda Chairman Pro-Tern Fisher stated the first item before the Board was the Consent Agenda as follows: 1. Approval of Bill Paying for the Week of August 12, 2013 (Subject to Review by the Finance Director) John Lewis, Finance 2. Approval of Payroll for August 22, 2013 (Subject to Review by the Finance Director) John Lewis,Finance 3. Approval of the Minutes of the Eagle County Commissioner Meeting for July 2,July 9 and July 16, 2013 Teak Simonton, Clerk and Recorder 4. Federal Aviation Administration Grant for Construction of Snow Removal Equipment Building Greg Phillips,Airport 5. Intergovernmental Agreement between the Edwards Community Authority and Eagle County Regarding Cost Sharing for Professional Planning Services Associated with the 2013 Update to the Edwards Area Community Plan Cliff Simonton,Planning 6. Easement Agreement between Eagle County and Mid Valley Metropolitan District for Sewer Line Installation Greg Schroeder,Engineering 7. Connect for Health Assistance Network Grant Agreement Kathleen Lyons,Health&Human Services 8. Resolution 2013-073 Appointing Arbitrators to Conduct Arbitration Hearings for Appeals from Decisions of the 2013 County Board of Equalization Christina Hooper, Attorney's Office 9. Construction Agreement between Eagle County and Johnson Corporation, Inc. for the Gypsum to Dotsero Trail Retaining Wall Project Ellie Caryl, ECO Trails 10. Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment PSD-STEPP Amendment for Task Order#2 for Tobacco Cessation Program Karen Koenemann,Health&Human Services 1 08/13/2013 11. Fixed Bid Construction Agreement between Eagle County and Evans Chafee Construction Group Inc. for Eagle County Emergency Operations Center Remodel Barry Smith,Emergency Management Kathy Lyons spoke about item 7. She spoke about the Network Grant. The health assistance network was • a collaboration of Eagle County Health and Human Services,Pitkin County, Garfield County, and Mountain Family Health Centers. The grant was for$750,000 and would help citizens who were uninsured. Information was available at connectforheathco.com. Cliff Simonton spoke about the Planning session for the Edwards Area Community Plan. There were 109 people that signed in and one of the largest gatherings at a community open house for a new master plan that the county had ever experienced. He believed the Edwards community would be very involved. The town had a lot of different uses and many vested individuals. He thought the session went well. Gregg Phillips spoke about item 4. He spoke about the partnership between the airport and the Federal Aviation Administration. This year they offered a grant of 1.764 million dollars for construction of a snow removal equipment building. It was a long needed project and he looked forward to getting it going. Chairman Fisher complimented the landscaping crew and stonemasons for the work done at the entrance to the airport. Ellie Caryl Ellie spoke about item 9. The Dotsero retaining wall was determined to be the most cost effective way to complete a section of the trail west of Gypsum. Commissioner Ryan moved to approve the Consent Agenda for August 13, 2013, as presented. Commissioner Chandler-Henry seconded the motion. The vote was declared unanimous. Citizen Input Chairman Fisher opened and closed citizen Input, as there was none. 12. Second Quarter Interest Report Second Quarter Revenue/Expense Report Karen Sheaffer,Treasurer and Public Trustee Mari Renzelman presented the report from April until the end of June of 2013. $100,087 was collected in interest of that$87,070 was for the general fund. Compared to the same period as last year, it was down by 46.65%. Ms. Sheaffer stated that the county had more money invested than ever before but the interest rates were still low. The sales tax revenue would more than make up for the deficit and interest so would not have any lasting effect on the budget. She believed it was going to be a very good tax collection year. There was a slight rebound. Chairman Fisher believed it would be helpful to have the advisers back to review the recommendations. Karla Bagley presented the revenue and expense report. Her office took in over$32,354.77 in revenue and expenses were over$42,005.77. Revenues were down due to fewer new foreclosure filings down 50%from last year. There were 148 active eagle County Foreclosures. Commissioner Ryan wondered if this was a sign that the housing market and economy were improving. Ms.Bagley believed that things were improving. She was seeing more investors bidding at foreclosure sales and believed that things were improving or they would not be investing in the properties. Ms. Sheaffer stated that event though her office was spending more than they were bringing in; the finances in the Public Trustee Office were stable. 2 08/13/2013 13. Ratification of the Sunridge Unit D204 Purchase and Sale Agreement Jill Klosterman and Kim Williams, Housing Ms.Klosterman stated that the board authorized her to list the property a week ago and they had a fully executed contract. They were comfortable with the price points and were offered what they expected to get. They were hopeful that the sale would go through as expected. She requested that the board ratify the contract that was executed last week. Commissioner Chandler-Henry moved to ratify the contract that was executed last week for the purchase and sale agreement of Sunridge Unit D 204. Commissioner Ryan seconded the motion. The vote was declared unanimous. Commissioner Chandler-Henry moved to adjourn as the Eagle County Board of County Commissioners and re-convene as the Eagle County Housing and Development Authority. Commissioner Ryan seconded the motion. The vote was declared unanimous. Eagle County Housing and Development Authority Jill Klosterman and Kim Williams,Housing Ms.Klosterman stated that each one of the resolutions were similar in that they were asking for permission to acquire the units so that they could resell them and keep them deed restricted units. Each one of the properties had gone through the foreclosure process and the deed restrictions were technically gone. 14. Resolution 2013-074 Authorizing the Exercise of and Expenditure of Funds Associated with an Option to Buy and Granting Authority to List and Sell Miller Ranch Unit 69 Marble F228,Edwards, Eagle County, Colorado upon Acquisition of the Same Commissioner Chandler-Henry moved to approve the resolution authorizing the exercise of and expenditure of funds associated with an option to buy and granting authority to list and sell Miller Ranch Unit 69 Marble F-228, Edwards, Eagle County, Colorado upon acquisition of the same. Commissioner Ryan seconded the motion. The vote was declared unanimous. 15. Resolution 2013-075 Authorizing the Expenditure of Funds Associated with the Purchase of and Granting Authority to List and Sell Miller Ranch Unit 120 Wildcat,Edwards,Eagle County, Colorado upon Acquisition of the Same Ms.Klosterman stated that this was a single family home and they were outside of the option period. The property went through foreclosure in August of 2012 and the option price was high, since then, the market had changed and there was a demand for Miller Ranch units. The bank was slow to get the property on the market and the resolution would allow her to make an offer on the unit. Commissioner Ryan moved to approve thesolution authorizing the expenditure of funds associated with the purchase of and granting aut lity'to list and sell Miller Ranch Unit 120 Wildcat, Edwards, Eagle County, Colorado upon acquisiton`ofthe same Commissioner Chandler-Henry second&i'the motion. The vote Was declared unanl nous, 16. Resolution 2013-076 Authorizing the Expenditure of Funds Associated with the Purchase of and Granting Authority to List and Sell Miller Ranch Unit 69 Marble F129,Edwards,Eagle County, Colorado upon Acquisition of the Same 3 08/13/2013 Ms.Klosterman stated that this was a condominium unit outside of the option period but they would try to make as many phone calls as possible to acquire the property. Commissioner Chandler-Henry moved to approve the resolution authorizing the expenditure of funds associated with the purchase and granting authority to list and sell Miller Ranch Unit 69 Marble F- 129,Edwards,Eagle County Colorado upon acquisition of the same. Commissioner Ryan seconded the motion. The vote was declared unanimous. Commissioner Ryan moved to adjourn as the Eagle County Housing and Development Authority and re- convene as the Eagle County Board of County Commissioners. Commissioner Chandler-Henry seconded the motion. The vote was declared unanimous. 17. Pro Cycling Challenge Update Adam Lueck,Vail Valley Foundation Sr.Manager of Operations Mr. Lueck presented the details of the event. There were two stages coming to the county. On Thursday, August 22, stage 4 would take place in Beaver Creek. On Friday,August 23,the event would move Vail. The tour would begin in Aspen and take place throughout Colorado. It was a great opportunity to showcase the valley. There were 16 teams of 8, 128 riders. He estimated the spectator numbers to be near 10,000-15,000 in Beaver Creek. He believed the bigger numbers would be in Vail. There was a lot of logistics involved in organizing the event. There would be a lot of messaging and information provided near the 22nd. The road race was dependent on the speed of the riders. There would be some road impacts for up to an hour and any given time. State patrol would control all the fixed postpositions and road closures. They were encouraging people to be in place in the Beaver Creek Village by 2:00 pm,the two lower lots would be open and there would be shuttles available. The village would go on vehicle lockdown around 2:30. There would be live coverage on NBC Sports from 2-4 pm. Chairman Fisher thanked Mr. Lueck and believed it was a great opportunity in the valley. She encouraged the local community to be courteous,patient, and kind to all the bikers on the roads. Work Sessions (recorded) 18. Board of Social Services Rita Woods,Health&Human Services 19. Eagle County Wellness Program Review Lisa Ponder,Human Resources There being no further business bef . .► . s' ,,a meeting was adjourned until August 20, 2013. ..gyp * ` 0 Attest: w of•arO Jii,„ti__ 4,., Clerk to the Boar Chairman f .-- - pv; . 4 08/13/2013