HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES Family Advisory Board 2023-05-04 Town of Estes Park, Larimer County, Colorado, May 4, 2023
Minutes of a meeting of the FAMILY ADVISORY BOARD of the Town of
Estes Park, Larimer County, Colorado. Meeting held in Rooms 203 of the
Estes Park Town Hall in said Town of Estes Park on the 4th day of May,
2023.
Board: Chair Nancy Almond, Vice Chair Deanna Ferrell, Members
Aleta Kazadi, Rut Miller, Jessica Moffett, Nicole White, and
Sue Yowell
Also Attending: Town Board Liaison Younglund, Deputy Town Administrator
Damweber, and Deputy Town Clerk Beers
Absent: Member Kazadi
Chair Almond called the meeting to order at 3:36 p.m.
PUBLIC COMMENT.
None.
MINUTES DATED APRIL 6, 2023.
It was moved and seconded (White/Miller) to approve the meeting minutes dated
April 6, 2023, and it passed unanimously.
CHAIR REPORT/UPDATES.
Chair Almond presented a list of FAB activities and accomplishments providing history
of activities from 2022 through current. Data would be compiled with previous years
data which was presented to FAB at the June 2, 2022 meeting and would be provided
to the Town Board on May 23, 2023. It was recommended to include the dates of the
Family Listening Sessions and the publication company of the Mental Health resource
article which was published in 2022.
Member Yowell arrived at 3:44 p.m.
STAFF LIAISON UPDATE.
Deputy Town Administrator Damweber provided an update on the Special District
Election results. He stated the Town received three applications for the Housing and
Childcare Manager position. Staff extended the position listing for an additional three
weeks and expanded the notice distribution to the Colorado Municipal League.
FOLLOW UP – APRIL 6, 2023, MEETING.
Chair Almond stated the Early Childhood Council with Larimer County discussed a
potential ballot measure to increase sales tax to address childcare needs and more
information would be available through the county. Member Miller stated the Estes
Valley Investment in Childhood Success would be joining discussions with the Estes
Valley Library Youth Council and the Youth in Action group with the High School
regarding collaboration efforts.
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE TOWN.
Discussion ensued on the list of recommendations to the Board. Changes or edits have
been summarized: How the Town could encourage youth interest in local issues and
local government and coordination efforts with the Estes Valley Library and the School
District; encourage the creation of opportunities for inclusivity in the community
engagement process; support lower-income households, workforce and full-time
residents access to broadband services with an emphasis on priority for families with
children and the workforce; establish on-going community collaboration a minimum of
two times per year to develop and revise the annual Workforce Housing and Childcare
Funding Plan; support conducting an updated childcare needs assessment comprised
of a broad community working group and the development of a community childcare
strategic plan and support for mental health initiatives and training for all employees.
Family Advisory Board – May 4, 2023 – Page 2
The FAB was in agreement to provide recommendations to the Town Board in advance
of the May 23, 2023 meeting.
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR TOWN ADVISORY BOARDS.
Discussion ensued related to onboarding new members of advisory boards and has
been summarized: Recommend remote attendance be allowed during advisory board
meetings; provide six-month reminders prior to the five-year review outlined in Town
Board Governance Policy 102; a three-month notice of sunset consideration outside of
regularly scheduled review; and the creation of an “Orientation and Training Packet” for
advisory boards.
PROPOSED DRAFT RESOLUTION FOR SUNSETTING FAB.
On March 14, 2023, the Town Board continued Resolution 28-23 Sunsetting the Family
Advisory Board to May 23, 2023. The decision provided FAB time to finish current
business and comment on Resolution 28-23. Revisions of Resolution 28-23 were
established in collaboration with staff and would be presented to the Town Board for
consideration at the May 23, 2023 meeting.
DECISION AND NEXT STEPS FOR THE COMMUNITY FAMILY BOARD.
Chair Almond requested interest in holding a community stakeholder meeting hosted by
the Estes Park Non-Profit Resource Center. It was agreed to solicit public interest in
attending a community stakeholder meeting and extend invitations to FAB applicants.
There being no further business Chair Almond adjourned the meeting at 5:02 p.m.
/s/Bunny Victoria Beers, Deputy Town Clerk