HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES Family Advisory Board 2022-08-04 Town of Estes Park, Larimer County, Colorado, August 4, 2022
Minutes of a meeting of the FAMILY ADVISORY BOARD of the Town of
Estes Park, Larimer County, Colorado. Meeting held in Rooms 202/203 of
the Estes Park Town Hall in said Town of Estes Park on the 4th day of August,
2022.
Committee: Chair Patti Brown, Vice Chair Nancy Almond, Members Debra
Avezzano, Deanna Ferrell, Aleta Kazadi, Laurie Dale
Marshall, Rut Miller, Jessica Moffett, Nicole White, and Sue
Yowell
Also Attending: Town Board Liaison Younglund, Assistant Town Administrator
Damweber and Deputy Town Clerk Beers
Absent: Member Debra Avezzano
Chair Brown called the meeting to order at 3:34 p.m.
PUBLIC COMMENT.
None.
LIAISON REPORT.
The Town Board of Trustees, Larimer County Commissioners and Visit Estes Park (VEP)
held a special meeting to discuss House Bill 22-1117. Consensus was to move forward
with developing ballot language and submitting the item to the electors during the
November 2022 Coordinated Election. VEP Board recommended increasing the Local
Marketing District tax by 3.5% to address workforce housing and childcare needs in the
valley. Trustee Younglund stated there would be more information provided to the public
and local organizations to help educate the public on the proposed ballot issue. A brief
discussion was held regarding land banking and opportunities to address workforce
housing issues and limitations for staff advocating for items which have been placed on
the ballot.
MEETING MINUTES DATED JULY 7, 2022.
It was moved and seconded (Yowell/Moffett) to approve the meeting minutes dated
July 7, 2022, and it passed unanimously.
CHAIR REPORT.
a. The Association for Retired Cities (ARC) of Larimer County Contact: Chair Brown
stated the ARC of Larimer County would hold an event to help promote services
to the public. More information would be provided to FAB when available.
b. House Bill 22-1117 Follow Up: Discussed during the Liaison report.
c. Emergency/Crisis Plans for Families: An event was held at the Estes Park School
District for emergency services. Members of FAB provided input on participation
in the event, commended emergency services providers and first responders.
d. EP Health Termination of Services Impacts to Families: Chair Brown and Member
Ferrel would reach out to EP Health to discuss supplemental options to address
needs in the community. A question was raised regarding the role of FAB in making
recommendations to the Hospital District and whether it needed to go through the
Town Board. Additional discussion ensued regarding lack of choices and flexibility
issues at EP Health.
e. Fall “Family Listening Sessions”: Chair Brown recommended holding “Family
Listening Sessions” in the Fall of 2022 to hear directly from the public on issues
facing the community. Outreach and locations were discussed, and it was
determined Chair Brown and Member Yowell would form a sub-committee to
further research opportunities.
f. Schedule Subcommittee Reports: To be determined in Fall 2022.
Discussion ensued regarding SummitStone and the position previously held by Ryan
Hale. Vice Chair Almond stated Larimer County Behavioral Health has grants which may
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be allocated toward mental health services in Estes Park. Questions were heard related
to who is eligible to apply for grants on behalf of the Town due to a vacancy in the grant
specialist position. Additional conversations ensued regarding whether the FAB should
make a recommendation to the Town to continue the partnership with SummitStone to
replace the vacancy or pursue additional grant opportunities to maintain and expand
mental health services in Estes Park. Concerns were voiced regarding limited Town
staffing and needs in the community not being met. Chair Brown recommended tabling
the conversation to obtain additional information related to the vacancy and opportunities
for mental health services for the community. It was moved and seconded
(Almond/Yowell) to recommend the Town of Estes Park Police Department continue
the partnership with SummitStone for funding the Mental Health Specialist
position; and encourage the Estes Park Police Department to apply for Larimer
County Behavioral Health grant funds for an additional specialist position, and it
passed unanimously
COMMUNITY RESOURCE GUIDE.
Members Miller and White met to review the current Community Resource Guide and
other guides available in the community. Member White stated the Estes Park School
District and Larimer County both have resource guides and discussed the content and
value. Discussion ensued related to the benefits of a single resource guide for the
community, coordinating with the School District to expand and update their guide, and
updating the Town’s website. It was moved and seconded (White/Almond) to
investigate partnering opportunities with the School District on their guide, to
advise the Town to update the link on the Town’s website and advise the Public
Information Officer to investigate potential partnership with the Estes Park School
District to coordinate the use of a single consolidated Community Resource Guide,
and it passed unanimously.
Members Dale Marshall and Miller left the meeting at 4:25 p.m.
FOOD INSECURITY AND HOMELESS ISSUES.
This item would be moved to a future meeting.
SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS.
a. Childcare Status in the Estes Valley: Vice Chair Almond reviewed preschool
opportunities in the Estes Valley including availability. It was noted unlicensed
private providers were not included in the list. She reviewed needs in the
community related to childcare shortages in Larimer County, accessibility,
availability, and funding.
b. EVICS August Kick Ball Fundraiser: Chair Brown provided details to the FAB and
encouraged participation as a group for the August 27, 2022 event.
KEY TAKAWAYS & FOLLOW UP.
Member White attended the Estes Valley Restorative Justice Living Room Conversation:
“The Ways We Identify: a Conversation about Gender”. She stated individuals on vacation
in Estes Park attended the conversation as well as individuals who had family members
they wanted to support. The conversation surrounded religion, the difference between
biological sex, gender identity/expression, and historical gender dynamics. Chair Brown
recommended “Family Listening Sessions” should incorporate approaches on gender.
Vice Chair Almond requested common mental health issues identified at the July 7, 2022
meeting be discussed at a future meeting.
There being no further business Chair Brown adjourned the meeting at 5:00 p.m.
/s/Bunny Victoria Beers, Deputy Town Clerk