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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES Town Board 1989-07-11&lion of ts es Minutes of a lath, Lorimer County, Colorado, regular Park, Lorimer County, Colorado. on the llth day of hour. Meeting called to order by Mayor July 11 19 89 meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Town of Estes Meeting held in the Town Hall in said Town of Estes Park July , A. D. 19.8.9. at regular meeting H. Bernerd Dannels Present: Mayor H. B. Dannels Trustees: Also Present: Gary F. Klaphake, Town Administrator Gregory A. White, Town Attorney 05#91,/ Vickie O'Connor Town Clerk Absent: None Norbert L. Aldrich, David Barker, Milan A. Dickinson, Polly Garrett, David Habecker, George J. Hix Mayor Dannels called the meeting of the Board of Trustees to order at 4:02 P.M. CONSENT CALENDAR: 1. Town Board minutes dated June 27, 1989. 2. Bills. 3.A. Estes Park Recreation Center, Tavern License, 555 South Saint Vrain Avenue, includes Extended Hours - Renewal. B. Mountain Dew Liquors, Retail Liquor Store License, 182 South Saint Vrain Avenue - Renewal. C. Nelson's Village Pizza of Estes Park, Inc., Beer and Wine License, 543 Big Thompson Avenue, includes Extended Hours - Renewal. D. Renaissance Management Group, Inc., dba BLACK CANYON INN, Tavern License, 800 MacGregor Avenue, includes Extended Hours - Change of Licensee Name and Renewal. Trustee Aldrich moved the consent calendar be approved. Trustee Barker seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. ACTION ITEMS: 1.A. Minutes of the Light and Power Committee meeting held July 6, 1989 were read. Discussion followed regarding the numerous complaints being heard against Cable Systems, Inc. (CSI). The Board of Trustees directed Town Attorney White (in conjunction with Light and Power Director Dekker) to research and submit a legal opinion concerning potential options available to the Town regarding the Franchise Agreement between Cable Systems and the Town. Said opinion will be presented during the Light and Power Committee meeting scheduled August 3rd. Additional discussion followed regarding the Pole Rental Agreement with Electronic Endeavor, Inc. Staff desires to add a statement concerning the Town's potential intent to adopt an "underground policy." Board of Trustees - July 11, 1989 - Page two Trustee Hix moved the minutes be approved to include (1) the aforestated directive to Town Attorney White pertaining to CSI's Franchise Agreement, and (2) authorizing the Electronic Endeavor to proceed on a temporary basis, pending inclusion of the aforestated language, followed by execution (by both parties) of the Agreement. Trustee Aldrich seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. Resolution #16-89. Trustee Hix introduced, and Town Attorney White in full, a resolution designating the week of October 8 - 14, 1989 as "Public Power Week" in Estes Park, and moved it be passed and adopted, as amended. Trustee Aldrich seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. B. Minutes of the Special Public Works Committee meeting held July 6, 1989 were read. Trustee Aldrich moved the minutes be approved. Trustee Barker seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. 2. Resolution #17-89. Town Administrator Klaphake briefed the Trustees on a resolution authorizing the formation of the Estes Park Building Authority. The purposes for which the Authority are being formed include, but are not limited to, the acquisition by purchase, lease or otherwise, interest in real and personal property, to construct or install improve- ments, and to lease or otherwise convey said interest in real and personal property and improvements to the Town. The Authority could also borrow money, to become indebted, and to execute and deliver bonds, notes or debentures, or other securities for the purpose of acquiring such instruments or obligations. The resolution would authorize Town Administrator Klaphake and Town Attorney White to execute the necessary Articles of Incorporation in order to form the Estes Park Building Authority. The Authority cannot attach liens on personal property, nor does formation of the Authority limit the Town's bonded indebtedness. The Estes Park Building Authority would be comprised of two (2) Town employee members, and three (3) citizen members. Trustee Aldrich in- troduced, and Town Attorney White read in full, Resolution #17-89 and moved it be passed and adopted. Trustee Hix seconded the motion and it passed unani- mously. Town Administrator Klaphake will select the two Town employees and the Trustees will select the three citizens to serve on the Authority. 3. Resolution 18-89. Trustee Barker introduced, and Town Attorney White read in full, a resolution authorizing the Elderly Tax Refund Program during August 1 - October 15, 1989. Trustee Habecker seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. 4. Public Works Director Widmer briefed the Trustees on the bids for the Western and Northern Interconnection Water Projects. The Western Interconnection Project is the first phase of connecting the Fall River area to the Beaver Point area. Low bidder was Kitchen Excavating with a bid of $190,155.95. The Northern Interconnection Project provides a 12" line from U. S. Highway 34 via Summit Drive and West Lane. Low bidder for this project was Weinland Construction with a bid of $163,640.00. Both projects total $517,400 versus the revised budget amount of $480,000 which includes the recently awarded Moccasin Circle Drive waterline. Board of Trustees - July 11, 1989 - Page three The scope of the two projects will be reduced by $22,500 to bring the projects into conformance with the revised total budget of $480,000.00. The Town's Water Consultant, Rocky Mountain Consultants, has verified the figures. Trustee Aldrich moved the Town accept the low bid submitted by Kitchen Excavating, and low bid submitted by Weinland Construction be approved, including the $22,500 project reduction. Trustee Habecker seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. Following completion of all agenda items, Mayor Dannels requested comments from the audience. When questioned on the status of the Town purchasing a miniature Mountain Legacy Sheep Sculpture, Town Administrator Klaphake advised the Board of Trustees referred this item to the Administrative Committee for discussion during the 1990 Budget Sessions. Trustee Barker personally invited the Trustees to attend the 63rd Annual Rooftop Rodeo July 18th - 22nd. Mayor Dannels commented on the recent NLC Small Cities Council meeting held in Portland. There being no further business, Mayor Dannels adjourned the meeting at 4:46 P.M. Mayor Town Clerk