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Home My WebLink AboutMINUTES Town Board 1997-08-26Town of Estes Park,Larimer County,Colorado,August 26,1997 Minutes of a Regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Town of Estes Park,Larimer County,Colorado.Meeting held in the Municipal Building in said Town of Estes Park on the 26 day of August,1997. Meeting called to order by Mayor Robert L.Dekker. Present:Robert L.Dekker,Mayor Susan I.Doylen,Mayor ProTem Trustees Jeff Barker, John Baudek, George J.Hix, William J.Marshall, J.Donald Pauley Also Present:Gary F.Klaphake,Town Administrator Greg White,Town Attorney Deputy Clerk Kuehl Absent:None Mayor Dekker called the meeting to order at 7:32 p.m. Medal of Valor Presentation:Police Chief Repola presented the Medal of Valor to Captain Gregg Filsinger and a Letter of Recognition to Larimer County Deputy Tim Sullivan for their rescue efforts during a drowning incident on July 17,1997.Mayor Dekker commended Captain Filsinger and Deputy Sullivan,extending that praise to the entire department. PUBLIC INPUT. Patrick Cipolla,632 Aspen Ave.,requested that public input be allowed at the beginning and end of each meeting.Administrator Klaphake explained that citizens requested public input at the beginning of the meeting for items not on the agenda,adding that any item on the agenda is open to public comment when that item is being discussed.Cipolla also requested a resolution requiring Board members explain the reason for declaring a conflict of interest.George Hockman,1625 Prospect Estates Dr.,cautioned the Board about use of public property and funds. CONSENT CALENDAR. 1.Town Board Minutes dated August 12,1997. 2.Bills. 3.Committee Minutes: A.Public Safety,August 21,1997. B.Acknowledge receipt of a Certified Copy of the Estes Valley Comprehensive Plan from the Estes Park Planning Commission. C.Planning Commission,August 19,1997 (acknowledgment only). It was moved and seconded (Hix-Doylen)the consent calendar be approved,and it passed unanimously. ACTION ITEMS. 1.Larimer County/Town Intergovernmental Agreement,Draft 7 - Establishing Joint Planning Commission -Approval.Mayor Dekker explained that this Agreement,establishing a Joint Planning Commission,will be read by Attorney White and each section discussed.Representative Kaufman,who sponsored the bill in the State House of Representatives,thanked the Board and Town staff for their efforts.Attorney White commended Kaufman for his contribution and support.This Agreement was formed by the Town and the County.Following adoption,an Estes Valley Development Code will be created.The Joint Planning Commission will consist of four County and three Town representatives,will be staffed by Town personnel,and will include a Code Enforcement Inspector.The County will assume building inspection services.Any development being Board of Trustees,August 26,1997 -Page 2 considered when this Agreement is finalized wL remain with the respective Planning Commission until conclusion. E.H.Meyer,450 Bluebird Ln.,requested candidates be elected by the voters,and that the Uniform Building,Mecranical and Plumbing Code be made available to the citizens. Representative Kaufman confirmed that planning commisions are advisory bodies with appointed positions and State Statute does not permit a citizen vote.Planning Commission Chairman Al Sager added that the Commissioners by State Statute are unpaid for their services.Community Development Director Stamey explained that the codes are available in his office, and that both the Town and Larimer County have adopted the same codes.Electrical inspection will continue to be handled by the State.It was suggested the Town purchase a complete set of codes for placement in the Library.John Barlow, President/Contractor Association,suggested that the community be given an opportunity to study this Agreement and offer comments prior to its adoption. Following further discussion,it was moved and seconded (Baudek-Marshall)this Agreement be continued to September 9, 1997,with Director Stamey distributing the Agreement to interested parties for review,and it passed with the following votes.Those voting “Yes”Trustees Barker,Baudek, Hix,and Marshall.Those voting “No”Trustees Doylen and Pauley.Mayor Dekker explained that this Agreement was established in an attempt to streamline services,not to cause community dissension. 2.Larimer County/Town Intergovernmental Agreement for Interim Building Services.Director Stamey explained that the Interim Agreement is for building inspection services.The County has been providing these services for several months,and for insurance purposes,the County Attorney has requested this service be formalized.The Agreement will allow the Town to network into the County building permit tracking system to determine the status of each request.Stamey added that building permit applications are currently 2 to 3 months behind and construction is proceeding without the benefit of a plan review.Town staff will perform the internal routing system,forward the plans to the County,and the Town will issue the building permit.Administrator Klaphake noted that another option is to budget funds to hire an additional inspector.Rich Wille,1395 Raven Cir.,doubted that the County could provide the services necessary for building permits.Cherie Pettijohn,Estes Valley Contractor Assoc. Board Member,requested that specific performance guidelines for the County be established.John Barlow stated that retaining the local building official would better serve the community.Jerry Palmer,local contractor,alleged that this Agreement was not publicized prior to this meeting,and County inspections will force higher costs to the contractors by requiring complete architectural plans for each submittal. It was moved and seconded (Marshall-Pauley)the Larimer County/Town Intergovernmental Agreement for Interim Building Services be approved,and that Director Stamey accept input from the community in preparation for a potential Final Agreement,and it passed unanimously. 3.Resolution #8-97 -Larimer Emergency Telephone Authority Surcharge Reduction -Approval.Police Chief Repola explained that this Resolution will reduce the access surcharge from $.50/month to $.45/month.The reduction would be effective for 1998.It was moved and seconded (Marshall-Pauley) Resolution #8-97 be approved,and it passed unanimously. 4.Universal Hiring Grant Application -Approval.Chief Repola Board of Trustees,August 26,1997 -Page 3 explained that it is Town policy to have two officers on the street at all times.Because of training requirements and court time,it is necessary to hire an additional officer,at an estimated cost of $127,320 over three years.The Universal Hiring Program offers funding for police officers (up to $75,000),and requires that the officer remain on the job for at least three years.This assistance is needed in order to continue current programs.It was moved and seconded (Pauley Hix)the Universal Hiring Grant Application be submitted,and it passed unanimously. 5.A.Liquor and Business License Policy Procedure Manual/Town Clerk’s Office -Approval.Administrator Klaphake explained that the Liquor and Business License Policy Procedure Manual is being presented in an effort to simplify the Municipal Code.The manual was reviewed.It was moved and seconded (Marshall-Baudek)the Liquor and Business license Policy Procedure Manual be approved,and it passed unanimously. 5.3.Ordinance #12-97 -Amending Chapter 5.3.010,Liquor and Beer Application Fees -Approval.Administrator Kiaphake explained that this ordinance modifies Town fees for liquor licenses. Deputy Clerk Kuehl read the Ordinance.It was moved and seconded (Baudek-Pauley)Ordinance #12-97 be approved,and it passed unanimously. 6.Resolution #9-97 -Supplementing the 1997 Budget.Finance Officer Vavra reviewed the Resolution.E.H.Meyer questioned the Conference Center’s usefulness,and questioned why and/or how the Board constructed the Conference Center without voter approval.Administrator Klaphake explained the Center was built for both civic and conference use,and assured the public there were no illegal practices in the building of the Center,and offered to provide the information to Meyer if he so desired.Trustee Barker explained that the Center was built to invest in the community and the revenues extend throughout the community by attracting those to the area who wouldn’t ordinarily visit Estes Park.It was moved and seconded (Hix-Pauley)Resolution #9-97 be approved,and it passed unanimously. 7.Town Administrator’s Report. A.Video:“Municipal Government:Where Your Voice is Heard”.Because of the late hour,this video will be shown at the next Board meeting. Trustee Marshall announced that the Senior Center has received a Community Development Block Grant in the amount of $100,000 for renovation of the Center. It was moved and seconded (Hix-Pauley)the Town Board enter Executive Session to discuss persoxie1 issues,and it passed unanimously.Mayor Dekker adjourned te meeting at 10:14 p.m. - /4 j /7 /; Mayr Deputy Town Clerk