HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES Town Board 1999-12-14Town of Estes Park,Larimer County,Colorado,December 14,1999
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 1 4th day of December,
1999.Meeting called to order by Mayor Robert L.Dekker.
Present:Robert L.Dekker,Mayor
Susan L.Doylen,Mayor ProTem
Trustees Jeff Barker
John Baudek
Stephen W.Gillette
George J.Hix
Lori Jeffrey
Also Present:Rich Widmer,Town Administrator
Vickie O’Connor,Town Clerk
Gregory A.White,Town Attorney
Absent:None
Mayor Dekker called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
TOWN BOARD COMMENTS
Trustee Jeffrey briefed the Board on the NLC Conference recently held in Los Angeles.
Trustee Jeffrey represented Estes Park,and she is serving a 2-yr.term as a
representative for Colorado and the Small Cities Committee.
1.CONSENT CALENDAR:
1.Joint Town Board and County Commissioners Minutes dated November 3,
1999,and Town Board Minutes dated November 23,1999.
2.Bills.
3.Committee Minutes:
A.Public Safety,December 2,1999:
Police Dept.:
1.Policy Manual —Revision to Section 11.2 Bullet Resistant Vests.
Fire Dept.:
1.Resolution #37-99 —Specifying need for additional volunteer
firemen.
B.Light &Power,December 9,1999:
1.Wind Energy Program.
2.Telephone System Upgrade.
3.Estes Substation Trenching Contract.
4.Estes Valley Planning Commission,October 22,1999 (acknowledgement
only).
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5.Estes Pack Planning Commission,November 16,1999 (acknowledgement
only).
6.Amended Plat of Lots 2 and 3,Diii Subdivision,Rick &Cathy Dill/Applicant.
Mayor Dekker opened the Public Hearing and Town Attorney White read the
staff report,confirming that all Planning Commission items have been met.
Chris Kuglics/Estes Park Surveyors appeared on behalf of the owners.As
there was no public testimony,Mayor closed the Hearing.It was moved and
seconded (Doylen/Hix)the Amended Plat of Lots 2 and 3,Dill Subdivision
be approved,and it passed unanimously.
7.Final Plat of The Reserve,Second Filing,Nordic Construction &
Development,lnc./Applicant.Continue to January 11,2000.
It was moved and seconded (Doylen/Hix)the consent calendar be approved,and it
passed unanimously.
2.ACTION ITEMS:
Ordinance #14-99 —Deleting Chapter 2.78 thus Disbanding the Senior
Center Advisory Board.Staff noted that in 1998,the Town established the
Senior Center Advisory Board to assist the Senior Center in transitioning from
a private entity to Town management.In addition to the Town Advisory
Board,this entity has a private non-profit board (Estes Park Senior Citizens
Center,Inc.)and the same members serve on both boards.Board members
have agreed that the interests of all are best served with the dissolution of the
formal Mayor-appointed Senior Center Advisory Board.As this Advisory
Board was established by ordinance,an ordinance must be adopted deleting
Chapter 2.78.Town Attorney White read the Ordinance,and it was moved
and seconded (Doylen/Hix)Ordinance #14-99 be adopted,and it passed
unanimously.
An identical situation has occurred with the Stanley Hail Advisory Board.
Their formal board is the Friends of Stanley Hall,Inc.It was moved and
seconded (Doylen/Gi Ilette)the Mayor-appointed Stanley Hall Advisory
Board be disbanded,and it passed unanimously.
2.Ordinance #15-99 —Amending Section 2.52.020 Amending the Municipal
Judge Salary.Town Administrator Widmer commented that the Town
revises the Municipal Judge salary every other year.Staff is recommending
an increase to $15,488.00.Town Attorney White read the Ordinance,and it
was moved and seconded (Baudek/Hix)Ordinance #15-99 be adopted,
and it passed unanimously.Attorney White commended Judge Brown on the
operation of the Municipal Court system.
3.1999 Budget Supplement Resolution #38-99.Finance Officer Vavra
presented a Resolution supplementing the General Fund and Light &Power
Fund 1999 Budgets.It was moved and seconded (Hix/Barker)Resolution
#38-99 be adopted,and it passed unanimously.
4.New Tavern Liquor License Application filed by Appenzell Corp.,dba
APPENZELL INN,1100 Big Thompson Ave.Mayor Dekker opened the
Public Hearing and Town Clerk O’Connor presented the Staff Report.David
Habecker,owner commented that the liquor license is meant as a
convenience for their guests,and he confirmed that the owners have obtained
T.I.P.S.training certification.Trustee Baudek commented that the Town
Board and Police Dept.take liquor licensing very seriously for obvious
reasons,and that this application if the first where mandatory T.I.P.S.training
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has been completed prior to the public hearing.There being no further public
testimony,Mayor Dekker closed the public hearing.Stating that the Board of
Trustees finds that the reasonable requirements of the neighborhood are not
met by the present liquor outlets in the neighborhood and that the desires of
the adult inhabitants are for the granting of this liquor license,it was moved
and seconded (Doylen/Hix)the new Tavern Liquor License be granted,and
it passed unanimously.
5.T.A.B.O.R.Agreements (Standard Renewals).Town Administrator Widmer
stated that every December,the Town Board approves the renewal of the
next year’s lease agreements and other annually renewable financial
payments that are contained in the budget for that year.Since the 2000
Budget has been adopted,and the funds are appropriated for next year,it is
time to consider the agreements and payments.Approval is made to meet
the T.A.B.O.R.requirement that states the Town cannot enter into multi-year
financial obligations unless they are annually renewable and annually
appropriated.The list of T.A.B.O.R.Agreements was acknowledged.
Trustee Hix cited a potential conflict of interest and stated he would not
participate in discussion nor vote.It was moved and seconded
(Doylen/Gillette)the list of T.A.B.O.R.Agreements,as presented,be
approved for budget year 2000,and it passed unanimously.
6.Appointments.Mayor Dekker announced the following appointments:
A.Building Authority:Rich Widmer,3-Yr.Term expiring 1/03.
B.Museum Advisory Board:Eugene Oja and Nancy Schiaffo,4-yr.
Terms expiring 1/01/04.
7.Resolution #40-99 Repealing Resolution #7-87 concerning the Stanley
Addition to the Town of Estes Park.Town Attorney White commented that
when Resolution #7-87 was adopted,the Board declared an illegal
subdivision of portions of Tracts 4 and 5 of the Stanley Addition.No building
permits could be issued,nor any development plan or concept plan
considered until a proper subdivision had been accomplished.The area in
question is now known as the Stanley Historic District thus Resolution #7-87
should be repealed in its entirety.Attorney White read the Resolution,and it
was moved and seconded (Doylen/Gillette)Resolution #40-99 be adopted,
and it passed unanimously.
8.Re-enacting Ordinance #12-99 concerning Issuing Bonds for New Estes
Substation.Town Attorney White commented that pursuant to a publication
error made by the Trail Gazette on the previously adopted Ordinance #12-99,
the Ordinance must be re-enacted and re-published in its entirety to facilitate
the bond sale.Due to this error,an emergency clause has been included.
Finance Officer Vavra briefed the Board on the bond sale adding that closing
is planned December 29th Approximately $100,000 of the bonds were
marketed locally.It was moved and seconded (Hix/Barker)Ordinance #12-
99 be Re-enacted in its entirety,and it passed unanimously.Town Attorney
White commended Bond Counsel for their diligence is finding and correcting
this error.
3 TOWN ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT:
A.Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical,Dental,and Vision Insurance
Recommendations.Finance Officer Vavra updated the Board on the Town’s
insurance bids for medical insurance for year 2000.Staff requested bids
mirror the Town’s current plan with options for prescription cards and vision
coverage.The Town’s current carrier,Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Colorado,
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offered the best renewal rates (10%increase).The dental insurance renewal
rate is also 10%higher than the current rate.Vision insurance bids were
received from Vision Service Plan and this coverage allows an eye exam
every 12 months,new lenses every 12 months,and new frames every 24
months.An eye exam has a $10.00 co-pay,and basic frames are included;
employees would be responsible for the price difference to upgrade frames.
Participants that wear contact lenses for cosmetic purposes would have a
$110 retail allowance.An employee must participate in the Town’s medical
coverage to be eligible for vision benefits.Staff confirmed that employees
would pay $143.02/mo.for family coverage if they elect to take all options.
Town Administrator Widmer also noted that In a CML benchmark study,the
Town’s benefits were lacking in this area.Mayor Dekker and Trustee Barker
participated in a meeting with the Town’s insurance consultant and although
difficult,the best option is being submitted to the Town Board.
Following discussion,it was moved and seconded (Barker/Gillette)the Town
renew the current medical and dental insurance plans with Blue Cross/Blue
Shield of Colorado at a 10%increase.For the employees who have family
coverage,the Town will fund 5%of the increase from the Medical Insurance
Fund and the remaining 5%will be passed-on to the employees.In addition,
the Town will offer vision insurance as a new benefit at a single rate of $7.12
and family rate of $15.30/mo.The Town will pay 100%of the employee only
coverage and split the family coverage at a rate of 75%Town,and 25%
employee.Insurance coverage is effective January 1,2000.The motion
passed unanimously.Town Administrator Widmer thanked the Board on
behalf of all employees.
B.Sales Tax Update.Town Administrator Widmer reported that October Sales
Tax revenues are up 4.31 %over 1998;4.42%year to date.
C.Town Attorney White Report.Town Attorney White reported that International
Concept Management,Inc.(1CM)has filed a lawsuit complaint against the
Town claiming they have been adversely affected by an ordinance adopted
by the Town.The ordinance in question is Initiated Ordinance #11-99
prohibiting the exhibition of animals.The ordinance was favorably voted upon
by the electorate at the November coordinated election.The Town will be
co-represented by J.Andrew Nathan/CIRSA.
Town Attorney White will update the Trustees as additional information
becomes available.Any questions to be directed to Attorney White.
There being no further business,Mayor Dekker noted that due to scheduling conflicts,
the December 28,1999 Town Board Meeting has been cancelled,and he adjourned the
meeting at 7:56 p.m.
Vickie O’Connor,Town Clerk
L.Dekker,