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HomeMy WebLinkAboutbocc.work.session.mins.12072004MINUTES OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS' WORK SESSION HELD ON DECEMBER 07, 2004 MINUTES OF WORK SESSION Date: December 7, 2004 Meeting Start Time: 1:18 pm Commissioners present: [] Jack Hatfield [] Dorothea Farris [] Michael Ireland [] Shellie Roy [] Patti Clapper Commissioners not present: [] Jack Hatfield [] Dorothea Fan:is [] Michael Ireland [] Shellie Roy [] Patti Clapper WORK SESSION ITEM: Memos of Interest STAFF DIRECTION: 1. Komen Foundation Request - not approved. 2. Budget Memorandum regarding Airport snow blower - approved. .3. Budget Memorandum regarding GIS emergency map project - approved. COMMISSIONER IRELAND JOINED THE MEETING AT 1:30 PM. WORK SESSION ITEM: Future Agendas/Agenda Requests/Monthly Calendars STAFF DIRECTION: 1. Staff suggested that the Board consider a joint meeting with River District Board re: PSOP. The Board concurred. 2. Commissioner Hatfield may be absent either the first or second week of January. COMMISSIONER ROY LEFT THE MEETING AT 1:50 PM. WORK SESSION ITEM: Board Reports STAFF DIRECTION: 1. RTA - Commissioner Farris stated that the RFTA would be asking Garfield County and Rifle for a contribution. 2.NWCCOG & QQ - no report. 3.ACRA- no report. 4. CCI - Commissioner Farris has been elected to the CCI Board of Directors. Staff will follow up on the CCI 2005 meeting calendar. 5. RRR - Commissioner Ireland will be speaking on immigrant labor on February 25, 2005. He will also be speaking in New York on affordable housing on May3-4th. He updated the Board on recent discussions with the State Demographer regarding the growth in Eagle and Garfield counties. 6.RWPA - no report. 7. Crystal River Caucus - Commissioner Farris updated the Board on the recent discussions regarding safety on Highway 133 and other items. WORK SESSION ITEM: Open Discussion STAFF DIRECTION: 1. Commissioner Hatfield requested a status of the clean up of property on Sopris Creek Road and Sonnydale property with the Attorney's Office. 2. Majestic Peaks Subdivision - staff advised the Board that a former planner noted that the property was not in an area subject to ridgeline review. The residence is virtually complete. Staff is working with the owner to negotiate additional landscaping. Another approval next door and plat is not recorded so development has been stopped. The current Owner is Paul Spencer and he is cooperative. The adjacent 1 lot is under contract and buyer appears to be willing to entertain moving the envelope and will-go through ridgeline review in the future in exchange for extended vesting. The Board stated a desire for significant landscaping to be considered. 3. The Board concurred with the recommendation that the incoming District Attorney's salary be set at $82,380 annually. 4. Staff advised the Board regarding Commissioner Hatfield's inquiry regarding the rental car facility investment. The facility will be operational for at least 10 years per the Airport Director. 5. Staff inquired about the direction regarding Grassroots. The Board directed that staff include $14,500 additional line item for Grassroots for 2005 only. 6. Staff raised the 1-70 Coalition and the County's level of participation. Commissioner Clapper will follow up with Gary Severson. 7. Staff advised the Board that a request had been received from residents of Redstone Ranch Acres regarding road service levels. Staff informed the Board that Brian Pettet would provide a memorandum of interest in the next few weeks. 8. Staff inquired about a contribution in memory of Kathleen Oken. The Board directed a donation of $250. 9. The Board discussed the upcoming annual review of the County Manager and County Attorney. The Board agreed to the suggestion of requesting comments from the entire organization regarding the County Manager's performance. The responses will be directed to the Chair. Commissioner Farris will discuss the review format with the County Attorney. WORK SESSION ITEM: Fee Refund Requests, Susan Murphy STAFF DIRECTION: 1. The Board supported a refund of $420 for Mrs; Howard Scharlin. 2. The Board supported a refund of $420 for Animal Shelter. 3. The Board supported a refund of $420 for Aspen Art Museum. COMMISSIONER ROY REJOINED THE MEETING AT 2:40 PM. WORK SESSION ITEM: Retreat Discussion, Hilary Smith STAFF DIRECTION: The Board directed staff to contact Fred Rainguet to facilitate a 1 and '/2 day retreat to be held in early February at the Redstone Inn. WORK SESSION ITEM: Life/Safety Inspections, Tony Fusaro STAFF DIRECTION: Tony Fusaro presented the issue, narrowed to new housing units coming in to the housing stock that need conditional certificates of occupancy. Lance Clark, Cindy Houben and John Ely were also present. The Board discussed the memorandum and inquired about implementing the recommendations. On the recounnendation concerning the Energy Code, the Board agreed that the focus should be on life/safety. Discussion ensued. Commissioner Roy inquired about the affidavits and Fusaro advised that completed affidavits go in the address files in the building department. He added that most buyers would not check that file. The Board directed that some method be devised to assure that potential buyers of these units are advised of the status as reflected in the affidavits. The Board agreed that the Energy Code issues should be reflected on the conditional certificate, but maybe should not be required. Further discussions ensued on the issue of units that were legal when built, but are no longer up to code. The Board agreed that these units only need to come up to code for additions and renovations, as the code currently provides. The Board agreed that illegal units need to go through the building permit process. Commissioner Ireland suggested that owners of illegal units suffer penalties. Discussion ensued. The Board directed to staff to meet with the attorney and then schedule additional work session time. 2 · WOtlK SESSION ITEM: Quarterly Joint Meeting with City Council STAFF DIRECTION: Mayor Klandernd, Council members Torte and Richards were also present. 1. Aspen Mass Update - The Board discussed options for purchase and supported reducing the amount as much as possible to encourage an open space acquisition. Discussion ensued. City Open Space Board members discussed the rationale behind their willingness to invest in the property at a maximum of $900,000 each. Discussion continued. Council member Richards requested a legal opinion regarding the obligation to reimburse the housing fund. City Attorney John Worcester responded and discussion followed. Council member Richards stated a desire to override the City Open Space Board's advisory opinion that the City should pay 50% of the $2.206 million value. The County Commissioners directed staff to take the proposal back to the County Open Space Board for further consideration. The Board also raised the issue of further consideration of possible removing transferable development rights off the property. 2. Burlingame Update - Ed Sadler updated the Board on the recent contract award to Shaw Construction and the phases of the project. 3. Maroon Creek Bridge Design Details - CDOT staff discussed some of the architectural details such as pier shapes, colors, pedestrian details, surface treatments and abutment finishes. Joe Elson of CDOT advised the Board that $10.5 million is the least expensive bridge but the costs are likely to be closer to $I 1 million. Discussion ensued. 4. Independence Pass Scenic Byway Designation - Commissioner Farris advised the Board of scenic byway issues based upon her experience with the Elk Mountain Loop Scenic Byway. Discussion ensued. The Board agreed to pursue this further. Commissioner Farris also raised the issue of Highway 133 safety concerns expressed by Crystal River residents and requested CDOT to look into this issue. Adjourned at 6:30 pm. Prepared by: Hilary Flq(c~er Smith, Cohm/ty Manager Respectfully submitted: Silvia Davis, Clerk and Recorder