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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES Family Advisory Board 2018-02-01RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Town of Estes Park, Larimer County, Colorado, February 1, 2018 Minutes of a regular meeting of the Family Advisory Board of the Town of Estes Park, Larimer County, Colorado. Meeting held in the Room 203 of Town Hall, in said Town of Estes Park on the 1st day of February, 2018. Present: Bin Greer Courtney Hill Jodi Roman Karen Randinitis Laurie Dale -Marshall Rachel Balduzzi Sue Strom John Bryant Nancy Almond Marion Stallworth Also Present: Travis Machalek, Assistant Town Administrator Suzanna Simpson, Administration Executive Assistant Ron Norris, Town Board Trustee Absent: Maria Jimenez Chair Greer started the meeting at 3:32 p.m. Public Comment None Approval of January Minutes It was moved and seconded (Hill/Strom) to approve the January, 2018 meeting minutes and the motion passed unanimously. Trustee Liaison Update Trustee Norris provided an update on the four proposals for the Senior Center building. He stressed the importance of the deed restriction and discussed the potential number of Stanley heirs — rough count in the 100s. Member Balduzzi asked about the potential of having an outside attorney review deed along with Town Attorney White. Trustee Norris relayed that the board is waiting for his second review of the deed restriction. Member Balduzzi asked what level of risk Trustee Norris felt the board might be willing to take? He responded that in his opinion, the board is risk averse due to the stakes. Trustee Norris went on to compliment the childcare task force on presenting facts and he hopes that they keep the facts in front of people. Member Almond asked for details on the process if an heir opposes the use of childcare and enacts the aversion clause? Trustee Norris stated that he was not qualified to give legal advice, but his understanding is that the heir would have to be certified, would have to file suit in appropriate jurisdiction, then it would go through a lengthy legal process. The Town would have to defend its position of determining use for the property. Assistant Town Administrator Machalek will send the group a map of the entire property. Lengthy discussion continued about the deed restriction, with members asking about how uses could fit into deed, second legal opinions, litigation, other community use, possibility of changing the deed, and applicability for a non-profit or for -profit entity. The question about the validity of senior services to the deed restriction versus childcare and how the two were different came up several times. Assistant Town Administrator Machalek provided background of senior services occupying the building. Member Hill asked if the trustees have shown any concern about the senior center meeting deed restriction. Trustee Norris replied that it has been determined that senior use is solely for recreation. After more conversation RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Family Advisory Board — February 1, 2018 — Page 2 about the deed restrictions, Assistant Town Administrator Machalek encouraged the board to put these questions into writing for a statement to the Town Board if the group wanted answers. It was moved and seconded (Almond/Randinitis) to authorize Chair Greer, Vice -Chair Stallworth, and Member Bryant to finalize a letter from the Family Advisory Board endorsing the recommendation for childcare use of the senior center and submitting the letter to the Town Board and it passes unanimously. Trustee Norris concluded by sharing thoughts on advocacy encouraging review of candidates in upcoming election and to meet with all candidates. There are two candidate forums coming up with opportunities for the Family Advisory Board to write-in or ask questions. Member Hill asked if it would be appropriate for the Family Advisory Board to endorse a candidate. Assistant Town Administrator Machalek indicated that he did not believe any of the other Advisory Boards had ever done this, but will check and update the board. Overview of Childcare Needs Assessment Results Member Bryant provided an update on the Childcare Needs Assessment. Members Almond, Bryant and Hill are on the Estes Park EDC's Childcare Services Committee. BBC Research provided a 30 page document with compiled research, delivered two weeks ago to committee chair. The committee reviewed draft Jan. 29. Some of the survey data, not the results, needs to be clarified with the consultant. Review Proposals for Senior Center Building See above — under Trustee update. Other Business Assistant Town Administrator Machalek brought a request from the League of Women Voters to the group. The League is putting together a forum on child care issues and wanted a member of the Family Advisory Board to participate. It was moved and seconded (Greer/Stallworth) for member Randinitis to represent the Family Advisory Board at the League of Women Voter roundtable Feb. 28 and it passes unanimously. Next Meeting The next meeting of the Family Advisory Board will take place Thursday, March 1, at 3:30 p.m. in Room 203 at Town Hall. Seeing no further business, Chair Greer adjourned the meeting at 5:31 p.m.