HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 04/22/14 PUBLIC HEARING
April 22, 2014
Present: Jill Ryan Chairman
Sara Fisher 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:
Chairman Ryan spoke about some of the Earth Day events taking place throughout the day.
Commissioner Fisher spoke about an essay contest in the newspaper.
Commissioner Chandler-Henry reminded folks about the Highway Cleanup on Saturday, sponsored
by the Eagle River Watershed Council.
Consent Agenda
Chairman Ryan stated the first item before the Board was the Consent Agenda as follows:
1. Approval of Bill Paying for the Week of April 21, 2014(Subject to Review by the Finance Director)
John Lewis,Finance
2. Approval of Payroll for May 1, 2014(Subject to Review by the Finance Director)
John Lewis,Finance
3. Resolution 2014-031 Concerning the Abatement Settlement Recommendations of the Eagle County
Assessor's Office
Mark Chapin,Assessor
4. Resolution 2014-032 Concerning Hearing on Taxpayer Generated Petitions for Abatement and Refund of
Taxes before the Eagle County Board of County Commissioners
Mark Chapin,Assessor
5. Agreement between Eagle County and Rachael Messerich for Estoy Sano Program Bilingual and Bicultural
Community Outreach Services
Katie Haas,Public Health&Environment
6. Structure Agreement between Eagle County and Oldcastle SW Group,Inc. for Chambers Pit
Rick Ullom,Project Management
7. Intergovernmental Agreement between Eagle County and Cordillera Metropolitan District for Exchange of
Road Maintenance Services
Gordon Adams,Road&Bridge
8. Agreement between Eagle County and GMCO Corporation for the Supply and Delivery of Magnesium
Chloride
Gordon Adams,Road&Bridge
9. 2014 Early Head Start Supplemental Grant for Restoration of Sequestration
Maggie Swonger,Human Services
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Karen Koenemann spoke about item 5,the agreement between Eagle County and Rachael Messerich for
Estoy Sano Program Bilingual and Bicultural Community Outreach Services. The program encouraged healthy
eating in the Spanish speaking community.
Bryan Treu spoke about item 4,the abatement resolution. There were 15 hearings and 9 were slight
adjustments. He asked if there were any taxpayers that wanted to speak.There were none. The purpose of the
resolution was to adopt the hearing officer's recommendations.
Rick Ullom spoke about item 6. It was an acknowledgment that Oldcastle SW Group,Inc. would be
responsible for any damage done to county structures surrounding the gravel pit.
Gordon Adams spoke about items 7 and 8. Item 7 was an agreement with Cordillera for road maintenance
which had been a handshake for the last 10-15 years. The work would cost the county approximately$500-600
dollars for materials annually versus thousands if the county were to take on all the road maintenance. Item 8
covered a Magnesium Chloride delivery which was used by the county to suppress dust.
Commissioner Fisher moved to approve the Consent Agenda for April 22,2014, as presented.
Commissioner Chandler-Henry seconded the motion. The vote was declared unanimous.
Citizen Input
Chairman Ryan opened and closed citizen Input, as there was none.
Commissioner Chandler-Henry moved to adjourn as the Eagle County Board of County Commissioners
and re-convene as the Eagle County Local Liquor Licensing Authority.
Chairman Ryan seconded the motion. The vote was declared unanimous.
Eagle County Liquor License Authority
Kathy Scriver, Clerk and Recorder's Office
10. Temporary Modification-Rink Productions,Inc.
APPLICANT: Rink Productions, Inc.
TRADE NAME: Rink Productions
REPRESENTATIVE: Liz Jones,Beaver Creek Resort Company
LOCATION: 26 Avondale Lane—Beaver Creek
REQUEST: Temporary Modification Permit
STAFF REPRESENTATIVE: Kathy Scriver
DESCRIPTION:
The applicant has requested a temporary modification. The modification would include a section of the
Park Hyatt Beaver Creek optional premises. Approval of the modification would allow an expansion of the Blues
Brews&BBQ festival scheduled for Saturday and Sunday, May 24&25,2014. The Hyatt Corporation has
granted Rink Productions permission to use a portion of their optional premises,conditioned upon approval of the
permit application and report of change.
STAFF FINDINGS:
1. The application is in order, all requirements have been met, and fees paid.
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2. As a boundary change is occurring to the licensed premise,public notice was given.
3. No complaints or concerns were received.
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CONCERNS/ISSUES:
Staff has no concerns with this request.
DISCUSSION:
Ms. Scriver presented the request. She indicated that staff had no concerns with the application.
Liz Jones explained the reason for the expansion. The area would be used for the microbrew tasting.
Lauren Ciarallo spoke about the entertainment. The festival hours were from 12-6 pm each day and the
microbrew festival would be from 1-5 pm on Saturday.Everything on the Plaza was free admission but there was
an admission fee for the microbrew tasting.
Commissioner Chandler-Henry moved that the Local Licensing Authority approve the temporary
modification for Rink Productions,Inc.
Commissioner Fisher seconded the motion. The vote was declared unanimous.
11. Special Event Permit-The Literacy Project
APPLICANT: The Literacy Project
REQUEST: Special Event Permit
EVENT: Cinco de Mayo Celebration
DATE: Sunday,May 4, 2014
REPRESENTATIVES: Colleen Gray,Literacy Project and Jen Radueg,NRC
LOCATION: Eagle River Center—0794 Fairground Road, Eagle
STAFF REPRESENTATIVE: Kathy Scriver
CONCERNS: None
DESCRIPTION:
The applicant has requested a permit for a Cinco de Mayo Celebration being held at the Eagle River
Center on May 4, 2014 from 11:00 am to 8:00 pm. The celebration will feature live music,food,retail vendors,
kid's activities and a car show. The Literacy Project will staff the beer tent from noon-7 pm. Beer(bottles and
cans)will be available for purchase. Security guards will be stationed at entrance/exits and will be checking ID's at
the bar area. The applicant hopes to attract 500 attendees(per their lease agreement with the county).
STAFF FINDINGS:
1. This application is in order, all application requirements have been met, all necessary documents have
been received, and all fees have been paid.
2. Public notice has been given by the posting of a sign in a conspicuous place on the premises April 11,
2014, at least 10 days prior to the hearing.
3. The applicant has provided alcohol management plan and proof of server training.
4. Eagle County Sheriff's Office other Emergency Service Providers have been notified.
DISCUSSION:
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Ms. Scriver presented the request and indicated that staff had no concerns.
Chairman Fisher asked about the volunteers and whether they were all TIPS trained.
Ms. Gray stated that she was TIPS trained.
Chairman Fisher encouraged that all the volunteers be trained.
Ms Radueg stated that Diamonte Security would be checking identification and had done the event many
times before. There was also 4 event staff that were certified.
Commissioner Chandler-Henry moved that the Local Liquor Licensing Authority approve the permit for
the Literacy Project event being held at the Eagle River Center,May 4,2014, 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Chairman Ryan seconded the motion. The vote was declared unanimous.
*The hours approved in the motion are the hours requested on the application and are not necessarily the hours of
the event.
12. Special Event Permit-Eagle Valley Horse Rescue
APPLICANT: Eagle Valley Horse Rescue
REQUEST: Special Event Permit
EVENT: Fundraiser
DATE: Saturday-May 10, 2014
REPRESENTATIVE: Shana Devins,Mountain Valley Horse Rescue
LOCATION: Eagle River Center—0794 Fairground Road,Eagle
STAFF REPRESENTATIVE: Kathy Scriver
CONCERNS: None
DESCRIPTION:
The applicant has requested a permit for a fundraising event being held at the Eagle River Center on May
10, 2014 from 6:00 pm to 12:00 am. Beer from a keg, served in 12 oz. cups will be available for purchase. A local
caterer will provide the food service. The applicant hopes to attract 200 attendees(per their lease agreement with
the county).
STAFF FINDINGS:
1. This application is in order,all application requirements have been met, all necessary documents have
been received, and all fees have been paid.
2. Public notice has been given by the posting of a sign in a conspicuous place on the premises April 11,
2014, at least 10 days prior to the hearing.
3. The applicant has provided alcohol management plan and proof of server training.
4. Eagle County Sheriff's Office and other Emergency Service Providers have been notified.
DISCUSSION:
Ms. Scriver presented the request and indicated that staff had no concerns.
Ms. Devins stated that this was the 3`a year they were doing the"Rescue Rendezvous"event. The permit
allowed for an evening dinner/dance. There were horses involved in the daytime events 9-5. The Horse Rescue
was in their 10th year. They work to rescue,rehabilitate, and re-home horses that have suffered abuse and neglect.
The evening event required a ticket;the tickets were$25 in advance and$30 at the door.
Chairman Fisher stated that she'd heard nothing but positive things about the horse rescue program.
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Commissioner Chandler-Henry moved that the Local Liquor Licensing Authority approve the permit for
the Eagle Valley Horse Rescue event being held at the Eagle River Center,May 10,2014, 6:00 pm to 12:00 am.
Commissioner Fisher seconded the motion. The vote was declared unanimous.
*The hours approved in the motion are the hours requested on the application and are not necessarily the hours of
the event.
Commissioner Chandler-Henry moved to adjourn as the Eagle County Liquor Licensing Authority and re-
convene as the Board of County Commissioners.
Commissioner Fisher seconded the motion. The vote was declared unanimous.
13. Resolution 2014-033Designating the Week of April 21 - April 27, 2014 as Earth
Awareness Week
John Gitchell,Environmental Health
RESOLUTION DESIGNATING THE WEEK
OF APRIL 21 -27,2014 AS"EARTH AWARENESS WEEK"
WHEREAS,the decisions we make as individuals and as an organization have direct and indirect impacts
on environmental health and sustainability; and
WHEREAS,the citizens of Eagle County want the quality of our environment to be sustained for present
and future generations; and
WHEREAS,the Board of County Commissioners of Eagle County(hereinafter the"Board")considers
preservation and enhancement of the natural environment a top priority to ensure the health, safety,welfare,and
economic well-being of its citizens; and
WHEREAS,Eagle County Government is developing an environmental policy and management system to
continuously improve our environmental performance by establishing baseline measurements and implementing
action plans that promote clean air and reduce our greenhouse gas emissions from fossil fuel consumption;
conserve water; reduce paper use; promote waste diversion and recycling; and to incorporate clean,renewable
energy to support our county operations; and
WHEREAS,Eagle County Government is committed to conduct ongoing monitoring and reviews of our
processes as part of our environmental management system to assure our actions align with our environmental
objectives; and to remain compliant with all applicable environmental regulations; and
WHEREAS,Eagle County Government has established a cross-functional environmental working group
referred to as our"Actively Green Team"to implement the environmental management system; and
WHEREAS,April 22, 2014 marks the forty-fourth(44th)anniversary of the first Earth Day, a day
established to increase environmental awareness and cause individuals to consider how their individual actions
affect the environment; and
WHEREAS,there are also global efforts to involve communities in the celebration of Earth Day through
special events,media coverage and local efforts; and
WHEREAS,designating a week in April as Earth Awareness Week is one of the many ways that Eagle
County government can promote environmental awareness and education through community outreach.
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NOW,THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF THE COUNTY OF EAGLE, STATE OF COLORADO:
THAT,the week of April 21 -27, 2014 be designated Earth Awareness Week.
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.
Chairman Ryan believed this was a great opportunity to talk about the importance of this issue and
recognize how important it had been to Eagle County for a number of years. The county had dedicated staff and
programs that reduced energy consumption.
Commissioner Chandler-Henry believed this was one of the county's strategic priorities.
Ray Merry believed it was an exciting day. He spoke about Earth Day activities and the poster contest being
one of his favorite. This was the 44th anniversary of the first Earth Day.
Commissioner Fisher moved to approve the resolution designating the week of April 21 —April 27,2014
as Earth Awareness Week.
Commissioner Chandler-Henry seconded the motion. The vote was declared unanimous.
14. Environmental Policy Statement Revision
John Gitchell, Environmental Health
Mr. Gitchell spoke. Earth Day for him was a day to get out and take action. He spoke about the efforts by
Eagle County and the Actively Green Team to ensure the health, safety,welfare, and economic well-being of its
citizens. He spoke about the solar project in the works at the Justice Center. He spoke about the 2014 project goals
to meet the county 15 x 15 initiative.
Adam Palmer spoke about the CLEER(Clean Energy Economy for the Region)program in Garfield
County that had partnered with the Eco-Build program.
Chairman Ryan read the statement into the record.
Mr. Gitchell stated that a change was made in the second paragraph; the second sentence would now
include"clean air."
Commissioner Chandler-Henry moved to approve the Environmental Policy Statement Revision as
presented.
Commissioner Fisher seconded the motion. The vote was declared unanimous.
Work Session
15. ECO Build Fund Strategic Plan and Grant Applications
Adam Palmer, Environmental Health
Earth Day Electric Cars Presentation /Lunch Recess
John Gitchell, Environmental Health
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Work Sessions
16. Housing Guidelines
Jill Klosterman,Housing
17. EagleVail Business Center Master Plan
Cliff Simonton,Planning.
Special Recognition
18. Annual Earth Day Poster Contest Awards
Ray Merry and John Gitchell,Environmental Health
Mr.Merry welcomed everyone. This was the 24th annual poster contests. The winning poster would be
placed on display forever in the county building. Hae gave a special thanks to Adam Palmer,John Gitchell and Terri
Vroman for their work and all the sponsors that made the contest possible.
Chairman Ryan thanked Ray Merry. She was very passionate about this issue. It was an important issue to
Eagle County as well. There was only one earth.
Commissioner Fisher thanked all the kids. She believed it was an ongoing challenge to make this world a
better place. She thanked the winners and believed they were teachers.
Commissioner Chandler-Henry welcomed everyone. She was excited to see all the posters. She believed
that Eagle County was working diligently on environmental stewardship and sustainable communities. Earth Day
was a good day to celebrate our planet and work on ways to take care of it.
Mr. Gitchell recognized each of the schools for their participation.
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