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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1966-11-12 Town Council MinutesMINUTES OF THE MEETING HELD NOVEMBER 12, 1966, THE TOWN OF VAIL • VAIL, COLORADO Mr. C. E. Kindel was given the oath of Office by Charles E. Lewis, Chair- man of the Commissioners' Election. Mayor Kindel administered the oath of Office to Mr. John Dobson, Mitchell Hoyt, Peter Seibert and Harry Willett. The Meeting was called to order by Mayor Kindel at 1:30 p.m. ROLL CALL: Roll Call found the following Members present: Mayor Kindel Trustee Dobson Trustee Hoyt Trustee Seibert Trustee Willett Trustee Burdick and Langmaid were absent. 0 MINUTES OF THE MEETING 1. Election of a Mayor Pro Tem - It was decided by the Board of Trustees that the Trustee receiving the greatest number of votes in the election should serve as Mayor Pro Tem, 'which would mean that Seibert would be named. Trustee Seibert declined. Therefor, Trustee Hoyt, who was next in line, -was designated. Trustee Willett made the Motion that Trustee Hoyt be named for the Office of Mayor Pro Tem to serve in the absence of Mayor Kindel. It was seconded by Trustee Seibert and approved unanimously by the Board, 4-0. 2. Appointment of an interim Town Recorder - Mayor Kindel asked for a Motion to appoint Blake Lynch as interim Town Recorder. The Motion was made by Trustee Dobson. It was seconded by Trustee Willett and approved unanimously by the Board, 4 - 0. 3. Discussion of Procedures for Conducting Meetings - It was decided that the ROBERT'S RULES OF ORDER, a procedure for conducting is by be adopted. A Motion was made by Trustee Seibert. It was seconded by Trustee Hoyt and approved unanimously by the Board, 4 - 0. 4. Consideration of Resolution No. 1, "A RESOLUTION ESTAB- LISHING THE DAYS AND TIME FOR REGULAR MEETINGS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE TOWN OF VAIL, AND SETTING FORTH PROCEDURES FOR PROPERLY NOTIFYING THE PUBLIC REGARDING THE PLACE WHERE SUCH REGULAR MEETINGS SHALL BE HELD", After discussion, a Motion was made by Trustee Willett that regular meeting dates for the Board of Trustees would take place on the second (2nd) and fourth (4th) Monday of each month at 7:30 p, m.. It was seconded by Trustee Seibert and approved unanimously by the Board, 4 - 0. 5. Consideration of proposed Ordinance #1, "AN ORDINANCE CREATING THE POSITION OF TOWN RECORDER OF THE TOWN OF VAIL AND SETTING FORTH THE FUNCTIONS, DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF SAID TOWN RECORDER." which was read. A short discussion period followed. From the floor, Mr. R. M. Hauserman asked the question if any appointments to the positions being discussed were to be made. Mayor Kindel explained that the positions were merely being created at this time, with appointments to be made at a later date. He further explained that all ordinances would not take effect until thirty (30) days after publication, with the exception of emergency measures which would take effect five (5) days after publication. Trustee Seibert made the Motion that the Ordinance be adopted as read. It was seconded by Trustee Willett and approved unanimously by the board, 4 - 0. Page 2 - Minutes of the Meeting - The Board of Trustees - November 12, 1966 • 6. Consideration of proposed Ordinance #2, "AN ORDINANCE CREATING THE POSITION OF TOWN TREASURER OF THE TOWN OF VAIL AND SETTING FORTH THE FUNCTIONS, DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF SAID TOWN TREASURER", which was read. A Motion was made by Trustee Dobson to adopt the Ordinance as read. It was seconded by Trustee Seibert and approved unanimously by the Board, 4 - 0. 7. Consideration of proposed Ordinance #3, "AN ORDINANCE CREATING THE POSITION OF TOWN ATTORNEY FOR THE TOWN OF VAIL AND SETTING FORTH THE DUTIES, RESPONSIBILITIES, AND QUALIFI- CATIONS OF SAID POSITION," which •was read. A Motion was made by Trustee Hoyt that the Ordinance be adopted as read. It was seconded by Trustee Seibert and approved unanimously by the Board, 4 - 0. 8. Consideration of proposed Ordinance #4, "AN ORDINANCE CREATING THE OFFICE AND POSITION OF POLICE MAGISTRATE FOR THE TOWN OF VAIL AND SETTING FORTH THE JURISDICTION, DUTIES, RES- PONSIBILITIES AND QUALIFICATIONS OF SAID POSITION", which was read. A Motion was made by Trustee Hoyt that the Ordinance be adopted as read. It was seconded by Trustee Willett and approved unanimously by the Board. 4 -0. 9. Consideration of proposed Ordinance #5, "AN ORDINANCE CREATING THE POSITION OF TOWN COORDINATOR FOR THE TOWN OF VAIL AND SETTING FORTH THE DUTIES, RESPONSIBILITIES AND QUALI- FICATIONS OF SAID POSITION", which was read. A Motion was made by Trustee Seibert that the Ordinance be adopted as read. It was seen nded by Trustee Willett and approved unanimously by the Board, 4 - 0. 10. Consideration of proposed Ordinance, "AN ORDINANCE CREATING THE POSITION OF TOWN MARSHAL OF THE TOWN OF VAIL AND SETTING FORTH THE QUALIFICATIONS, FUNCTIONS, DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF SAID TOWN MARSHAL", Which was read. After discussio4it was decided that the ordinance be tabled for changes. A Motion was made by Trustee Willett that the Ordinance not be considered for approval at this time, pending further investigation of Clause 6F. It -was seconded by Trustee Seibert and approved unanimously by the Board, 4 - 0. 11. Consideration of proposed Ordinance #6, "AN ORDINANCE CREATING A TOWN PLANNING COMMISSION FOR THE TOWN OF VAIL, AND SETTING FORTH THE NUMBER OF MEMBERS OF SAID COMMISSION THE QUALIFICATIONS FOR APPOINTMENT, THE PROCEDURES FOR THE SELECTION OF SUCH MEMBERS, AND SETTING FORTH THE POWERS, RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES OF SAID COMMISSION," which was read. It was seconded by Trustee Dobson and approved unanimously by the Board, 4-0. 12. Consideration of proposed Ordinance, "AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO THE SERVING AND SALE OF ALCOHOLIC LIQUORS AND FERMENTED MALT BEVERAGES AND THE LICENSING AND REGULATION THER- EOF, ESTABLISHING THE STANDARDS, RULES, FEES AND PROCEDURES FOR LICENSING THE SERVICING AND SALE OF ALCOHOLIC LIQUORS AND FERMENTED MALT BEVERAGES WITHIN THE TOWN OF VAIL, AND PRO- VIDING PENALTIES WITH RESPECT THEREOF", which was read. A discussion followed. From the floor, Mr. John Amato raised the question regarding expiration dates of licenses. He stated that presently licenses for sale of fermented malt beverages runs for twelve (12) months from date of issuance, rather than the calendar year, as do other licenses. He felt that the licensing by Vail should conform to the state laws. The question arose as to renewal of present licenses in effect. Itwas agreed that most licenses for 1967 have already been issued, and that this Ordinance would not be effective until next year. Trustee Willett suggested that it might be advisable to make this an emergency measure which could then be adopted five (5) days after publication. Trustee Willett made the Motion that consideration of this Ordinance be post- Page 3 - Minutes of the Meeting - The Board of Trustees - November 12, 1966 poned until the next meeting and take into consideration Mr. Amato's suggestion that we conform with the state law concerning expiration date of licenses for the sale of fermented malt beverages. It was seconded by Trustee Dobson and approved unanimously by the Board, 4-0. 13. Consideration of proposed ordinance #7, "AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING THE FISCAL YEAR FOR THE TOWN OF VAIL", which was read. A Motion was made by Trustee Seibert to adopt the Ordinance as read. It was seconded by Trustee Hoyt and approved unanimously by the Board, 4-0. 14. Consideration of proposed Resolution No. 2, "A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE SEAL OF THE TOWN OF VAIL AND ESTABLISHING THE TOWN RECORDER AS THE CUSTODIAN OF THE SEAL" and the Town Recorder would be custodian. A discussion followed. Mr. R. M. Hauserman suggested that the Vail Logo be incorporated in the seal. The suggestion was adopted unanimously by the Board. Mr. Hauserman and Mr. Knox will investigate the matter and have the seal prepared in the next few days. . 15. Mayor Kindel suggested that we invite the Public Utilities to make application to the Town of Vail for franchises. After some discussion from the floor, Trustee Willett made a Motion that we accept applications for utility franchises. It was seconded by Trustee Hoyt. Trustee Seibert abstained from voting. The Board approved the Motion, 3-0. 16. A Motion was made by Trustee Hoyt that the public hearing on the budget for the Town of Vail be held at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, November 20, 1966, at the Lodge at Vail Cafeteria. It was seconded by Trustee Seibert and approved unanimously by the Board, 4-0. 17, Citizen participation - suggestions for types of nuisances that should be controlled by Ordinance. Some suggestions from the floor were: Control of dogs Public intoxication Discharge of firearms within the corporate limits Skidoos, motorcycles, etc. Adequate toilet facilities for the public is Adequate public telephones (with a suggestion that the VAIL TRAIL PUBLISH locations of all public telephones). That the music from the PA system be curtailed at a reasonable hour at night. Litter in the streets Mr. Hauserman asked if the Board had considered collection of rubbish and trash by the Town, and was advised that this problem had not yet been consid- ered, and that there should be a public hearing on this. Mr. Hauserman mentioned that now that the ticket office has been removed from Bridge Street, could something be done to restore and grade the old site on Bridge Street. Mr. Lewis said this would be done shortly. It was also mentioned that the Town should find a way of communicating with the "young people", and as time goes on, they will be getting stronger in numbers. He feels -we should find a way to work with them. Mr. Seibert stated that Vail Associates, Inc. , has taken a. definite stand on beards, and will not hire anyone with a beard. He feels that all Employers and business men in Vail should follow the same procedure. Mr. Lewis suggested that at future hearings, extra copies of Ordinances should be available and passed around to the public, as it is much easier to follow pro- ceedings by reading along. Mr. Lynch said this would be done. Page 4 - Minutes of the Meeting - The Board of Trustees - November 12, 1966 • A discussion followed regarding a possible location for a municipal bulleting board, and Mr. Hauserman has volunteered to look into this and report to the Board of 'Trustees. Trustee Willett made a report of his attempts to lane up a Town Attorney, and thus far, he has had no success. Tweedy's Firm has disqualified itself and any of its members because of possible conflict of interests since they do represent Vail Associates, Inc.. He has made several other contacts, but has nothing concrete to report at this date. He will continue his efforts. With no further business to come before the Board Trustee Seibert made a Motion to adjourn. It was seconded by Trustee Hoyt and approved unanimously by the Board at 3:45 p. m. • •