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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 09/10/13 PUBLIC HEARING September 10, 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: 1. Resolution 2013-082 Designating September 8-14, 2013 as National Suicide Prevention Week Jill Baron, SpeakUp ReachOut Ms. Baron presented the resolution. There would be a fundraiser walk and awareness campaign on. Saturday, September 14, 2013 beginning at the Eagle Town Park. The Eagle County Proclamation recognized suicide as a countywide public health problem, and suicide prevention as a countywide responsibility, and designated September 8th through September 14th,2013 as "National Suicide Prevention Week in Eagle County." This week overlapped World Suicide Prevention Day which was recognized internationally and supported by the World Health Organization BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COUNTY OF EAGLE, STATE OF COLORADO RESOLUTION NO.2013- Eagle County National Suicide Prevention Week Resolution WHEREAS, suicide is the tenth leading cause of all deaths in the United States and the 3rd leading cause of death among individuals between the ages of 15 to 24; WHEREAS, in the United States, one person completes suicide every 14.2 minutes; WHEREAS, it is estimated that 4.73 million people in the United States are survivors of suicide [those who have lost a loved one to suicide]; WHEREAS, 50.8%of people who die by suicide use a firearm, and guns stored in the house are used for suicide 40 more times often than for self-protection; WHEREAS, an increase in the overall suicide rate in our country was seen in 2009,representing a change in the recent pattern of stability or slight declines,the suicide rate for those 15-24 years old has more than doubled since the mid-1950's; and the suicide rate remains highest for adults 75 years of age and older; WHEREAS,the stigma associated with mental illness and suicidality works against suicide prevention by discouraging persons at risk for suicide from seeking life-saving help& further traumatizes survivors of suicide; WHEREAS, statewide suicide prevention efforts should be developed and encouraged to the maximum extent possible; 1 09/10/2013 WHEREAS, organizations such as the American Association of Suicidology, Speak Up Reach Out& Heartbeat-Eagle County which are dedicated to reducing the frequency of suicide attempts and deaths, and the pain of survivors affected by suicides of loved ones,through educational programs,research projects, intervention services, and bereavement services urge that we: 1. Recognize suicide as a national, state&county public health problem&declare suicide prevention to be a priority; 2. Acknowledge that no single suicide prevention program or effort will be appropriate for all populations or communities; 3. Encourage initiatives based on the goals contained in the National Strategy for Suicide Prevention: a. Promote awareness that suicide is a public health problem that is preventable. b. Develop a broad-based support for suicide prevention. c. Develop& implement strategies to reduce the stigma associated with being a consumer of mental health, substance abuse,and suicide prevention services. d. Develop&implement community-based suicide prevention programs. e. Develop& implement community-based suicide bereavement programs. f. Promote efforts to reduce access to lethal means&methods of self-harm. g. Implement training for the recognition of at-risk behavior& for the delivery of the most effective treatment. h. Develop&promote effective clinical&professional practices. i. Increase access to, and community linkages with,mental health& substance abuse in the entertainment&news media. j. Improve reporting&portrayals of suicidal behavior,mental illness,and substance abuse in the entertainment&news media. k. Promote& support research on suicide and suicide prevention. 1. Improve&expand surveillance systems for suicidal behavior. WHEREAS, a great many suicides are preventable; NOW,THEREFORE IT BE RESOLVED that,I, Commissioner Sara Fisher of Eagle County, do hereby designate September 8th through September 14th, 2013 as "National Suicide Prevention Week" in the county of Eagle, state of Colorado. Commissioner Fisher moved to approve the resolution designating September 8-14, 2013 as National Suicide Prevention Week. Commissioner Ryan seconded the motion. The vote was declared unanimous. Consent Agenda Chairman Fisher stated the first item before the Board was the Consent Agenda as follows: 2. Approval of Bill Paying for the Week of September 2,2013 (Subject to Review by the Finance Director) John Lewis,Finance 3. Approval of Payroll for September 19, 2013 (Subject to Review by the Finance Director) John Lewis,Finance 4. Approval of the Minutes of the Eagle County Commissioner Meetings for August 2,August 6 and August 13, 2013 Teak Simonton, Clerk and Recorder 5. Water Easement between Eagle County and Upper Eagle Regional Water Authority for Access to Connect Wells to Well House Located in Freedom Park 2 09/10/2013 Ben Gerdes, Engineering 6. Resolution 2013-083 Authorizing the Approval of the Service Plan for the Timber Springs Metropolitan District(Eagle County File No. SD-004378) Scot Hunn,Planning 7. Resolution 2013-084 for Approval of Second Extension of Deadlines Contained in Conditions of Approval for the Consolidated Service Plan for the Wolcott Metropolitan Districts Nos. 1-4(Eagle County File No. SD-3715) Beth Oliver,Attorney's Office Commissioner Chandler-Henry moved to approve the Consent Agenda for September 10, 2013, as presented. Commissioner Ryan seconded the motion. The vote was declared unanimous. Citizen Input Chairman Fisher opened and closed citizen Input, as there was none. Commissioner Ryan moved to adjourn as the Eagle County Board of County Commissioners and re- convene as the Eagle County Local Liquor Licensing Authority. Commissioner Chandler-Henry seconded the motion. The vote was declared unanimous. Eagle County Liquor License Authority Kathy Scriver, Clerk and Recorder's Office Consent Agenda Renewals 8. Let the French Begin,LLC d/b/a Gore Range Brewery #42-94084-0000 Renewal of a Brew Pub license in Edwards. There have been no complaints or disturbances in the past year. All the necessary fees have been paid. An Alcohol Management Plan is on file and proof of server training has been provided. 9. Rancho Viejo,Inc. d/b/a Log Cabin Sports Bar&Grill #28-20442-0000 Renewal of a Hotel and Restaurant license in Edwards. There have been no complaints or disturbances in the past year. All the necessary fees have been paid. An Alcohol Management Plan is on file arid proof of server training has been provided. 10. Rio Rancho,LLC d/b/a Rancho Del Rio #26-18840-0000 Renewal of a Retail Liquor Store license in Bond. There have been no complaints or disturbances in the past year. All the necessary fees have been paid. An Alcohol Management Plan is on file and proof of server training has been provided Commissioner Chandler-Henry moved that the Board approve the Liquor Consent Agenda for September 10,2013 as presented. Commissioner Ryan seconded the motion. The vote was declared unanimous. 3 09/10/2013 Commissioner Ryan moved to adjourn as the Eagle County Liquor Licensing Authority and re-convene as the Board of County Commissioners. Commissioner Chandler-Henry seconded the motion. The vote was declared unanimous. Work Sessions (recorded) BoCC Conference Room 11. Eagle Valley Land Trust Kara Heide and Dan Godec,Eagle Valley Land Trust Work Sessions (recorded) Eagle County Room 12. Vail Valley Partnership Public Economic Development Update Chris Romer,Vail Valley Partnership 13. Energy Smart Extension and 2014 Plan and Utilization of ECO Build Fund Adam Palmer, Environmental Health Yuri Kostick, Energy Smart Kim Langmaid,Eagle Valley Alliance for Sustainability 14. Community Service Grants Process Rachel Oys, Assistant County Manager There being no further business before the Board,the meeting was adjourned until - ber 17, 2013. , a Attest: d - �w4.�/ *1." _ ✓Z--- Clerk to the Board * o* Ch.' an .7L6 ��,� 4 09/10/2013