HomeMy WebLinkAbout1967-01-02 Town Council MinutesMINUTES OF THE MEETING
HELD JARY 1rr 1967, TOTIN OF VAIL
VAIL, COLDRADO
The Meeting was called to order in the absence of Mayor Kindel by Mayor Pro-Tem
Mitchell Hoyt at 8:40 p.m.
ROLL CALL: Roll Call found the following Members present:
Trustee Willett
T;:ustee Dobson
Trustee Langmaid
Trustee Hoyt
Trustee Seibert
Mayor Ted Kindel and Trustee Burdick were absent.
11!`Z7UTES OF THE MEETING
1. The first topic on the Agenda was the consideration of Ordinance #1,
Series of 1967, imposing a business and occupation tax on certain utility companies
within the Town of Vail. Mr. Blake Lynch, Town Recorder, read the Ordinance.
Mr, Don Capron, Repreoentative from the Telephone Company, had no comment. His
Office would be glad to answer questions and indicated the Telephone Company has
r..:� objection whatever to this tax. Mr. Capron requested a map indicating the
limits of the Town of Vail.
Vary often this tax is coupled with a Franchise, but at this time the Town of Vail
is not granting any franchises. It should be very clearly stated that the tax is
not a granting by the Town of a Franchise. It is expressly understood that none
of the tens of this Ordinance be construed to mean that any utility be granted a
franchise within this municipality.
Tr:i.stee Willett made a Motion that the Ordinance be accepted and Trustee Langmaid
seconded the ktAion. It was passed unanimously.
2. The second topic was the consideration of an agreement with the
Maited States -orest Service to pay a portion of the cost for constructing a
bridge across Gore Creek at Vail Road.
estimate for the construction of the bridge would be $32,000.00 to be appor-
tioned as follows: Town of Vail, $7,000.00, Eagle County $8,000.00, and the
Forest Service will pick up the balance of $15,000.00.
Plans were submitted to the Board for consideration. Several points were brought
to the attention of the Board: 1. Is there clearance under the bridge for hanging
utility wires, etc., 2. Is the construction in keeping with the alpine nature of
construction in the town of Vail, 3. Is the commitment from the County in writing?
4. Is the construction conducive to the ease of snow removal? 5. Does a two lane
bridge require a walk lane? 6. Is there a limit on the cost of construction?
The estimate at this time for the construction is $30,000.00 and the County will
supervise the building. Mr. Cosgriff suggested that in view of the comments made
pli+s the fact that Vail is the only one designated as a cooperator that the
estimate be in writing and with specific approval of the Forest Service.
A Motion was made by Trustee Dobson to accept the proposal subject to the following:
1. A letter of commitment from the County and 2. Possible change of
the railings.
The Motion was seconded by Trustee Seibert. It was unanimously accepted by the
Board of Trustees.
3. Discussion regarding the authorized signatures to be affixed to
all checks and other orders for the payment of money drawn in the name of the
Tcwn c` Vail.
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There are two ways of handling the finances of the Town of Vail, 1. The Warrant
System and 2, the Direct Checking Account.
Colorado Law specifies that all bills must be published. The bills should be
listed, brought before the Board, the Board gives approval for payment and
payment is made,
..__ �ir•a�t Ui--cking P_ccount System was recommended. Trustee Langmaid made the
Motion C-at the Direct Checking Account System be used, to be signed by the
Treasurer and one of the Board of Trustees. .._ustee Seibert seconded the Motion,
A Motion was made that Ava Jane Sudbeck and Blake Lynch as well as the Mayor and
all of the Trustees be authorized signatures. The Board voted unanimously to
aI•j ..;ve the Motions.
4. Miscellaneous matters from the Town Coordinator:
A. Report on the Parking Lot - The Season parking spaces are
ready and sour have been sold. There are still approximately twenty (20) spaces
still available. The short term parking will be in effect within a few days.
B. Inctructions regarding payment of the occupation tax have
Le-u sent to all businesses.
5. Miscellaneous matters from the Town Attorney - None
The Board discussed a fiat rate specific occupation tax proposal
submitted by a Committee of the Board, appointed by the Mayor. The Committee
proposed a flat rate yearly tax on ski schools, barber shops, beauty salons,
la:ayers, architects, secretarial services, newspapers, real estate offices and
home management offices. In the discussion that followed, it was the general
consensus tl.at home management offices should be exempt from this tax since
tarring these offices might constitute double taxation in lieu of taxes that
have already been passed.
In addition, it was felt that the fee for the taxation on the newspaper and some
of the other categories might be too high. Trustee Seibert moved that this
�--em be tabled for further discussion at the next Meeting. It was seconded by
Tr3: - te- aaagmaid.
7. Consideration of Ordinance #2, Series of 1967, regulating traffic
• upon the public and private streets in the Town of Vail.
The Town of Vail would like to adopt the Model Traffic Code. This Ordinance is
an emergency Crdinance and will only be in effect until the Model Code is adopted.
The urgency of transfer or dedication of the streets was stressed.
F^^tiding will be handled under reckless or careless driving and the speed limit
will be a maximum of 25 miles per hour.
TLe Motion was made by Trustee Seibert to accept the Ordinance with the various
changes incorporated. It was seconded by Trustee Dodson.
With no further business to come before the Board, the Meeting was adjourned at
11:00 p.m. The Motion was made by Trustee Seibert and seconded by Trustee Hoyt.
LICENSING AUTHORITY MEETING
HELD JANUARY 2, 1967, TOWN OF VAIL
VAIL, COLORADO
The Meeting was called to order by the Mayor Pro-Tem, Mitchell Hoyt, at 8:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL: Roll Call found the following members present:
Trustee Dobson
Trustee Langmaid
Trustee Hoyt
Trustee Siebert
Trustee Willett
Mayor Kindel and Trustee Burdick were absent
MINUTES OF THE MEETING
The primary purpose for convening is to consider the application for
a license by John Donovan who is operating the Copper Bar. Mr. John Amato, attor-
ney for the applicant, submitted the statement that in effect the application was
for a renewal of license rather than an application of a new license, citing
Regulation 16-C-3 of the Colorado Liquor Code, "All applicants for the issuance
of a license by reason of a transfer of possession of the licensed premises by
operation of law (bankruptcy, receivership, foreclosure, eviction, etc.), renewal
of an existing license or a purchase and sale of the licensed premises shall not
be required to comply with the provisions of C.R.S. 1963, 75-2-38 through 75-2-43,
and 75-2-10, provided the character of the new applicant shall be considered."
Mr. Amato, therefore, maintained that his client was not liable to pay the $300.00
fee set by The Town of Vail for new licenses.
In accordance with the Colorado Liquor Code, 75-2-41, which requires
public notice - posting and publication, Mr. Donovan has complied. In addition
the following was offered to the Board for review:
1. Application form filled out as described by the State Liquor Code.
2. The necessary letter to show that the applicant will have access
to the premises.
3. A letter indicating the type of operation.
4. A check in the amount of $25.00
5. A check in the amount of $325.00 imposed by the State Liquor
Board.
6. A duplicate copy of the application.
7. Three copies of letters by persons who have made character refer-
ences.
8. Finger prints have been taken.
9. Copies of the lease agreement.
10. Copy of the financial statement.
Mr, Amato reiterated his position that this should not be treated as a new license,
and a considerable amount of the investigation could be considered irrelevant and
those that were necessary would be borne by the applicant such as, fingerprinting
publication and costs of hearing.
Trustee Willett indicated the issue of cost should be postponed. Mr. Amato indi-
cated that he knew of no statute that indicated that costs be absorbed by the
applicant in this case.
Trustee Willett made the Motion that the license be granted, Trustee Dobson
seconded the Motion. it was unanimously approved by the Board.
Trustee Willett suggested that the status of the new license fee in the case of a
change of ownership be determined by the Town Attorney in the near future.
With no further business to come before the. Liquor Licensing Authority the Meeting
was adjourned,
• MINUTES OF THE MEETING
HELD JANUARY 2, 1967, TOWN OF VAIL
VAIL, COLORADO
The ?Meeting was called to order in the absence of Mayor Kindel by Mayor Pro-Tem
Mitchell Hoyt at 8:40 p.m.
F.^:.L CALL: Roll Call found the following Members present:
Trustee Willett
Trustee Dobson
Trustee Langmaid
Trustee Hoyt
Trustee Seibert
Mayor Ted Kindel and Trustee Burdick were absent.
MINUTES OF THE MEETING
1. The first topic on the Agenda was the consideration of Ordinance #1 ,
Series of 1967, imposing a business and occupation tax on certain utility companies
within the Town of Vail. Mr. Blake Lynch, Town Recorder, read the Ordinance.
Mr. Don Capron, Representative from the Telephone Company, had no comment. His
Cffice would be glad to answer questions and indicated the Telephone Company has
no objection whatever to this tax. Mr. Capron requested a map indicating the
limits of the Town of Vail.
Vary oftc.. this tax is coupled with a Franchise, but at this time the Tow_1 of Vail
is not granting any franchises. It should be very clearly stated that the tax is
not a granting by the Town of a Franchise. It i,s expressly understood that none
cf the ter-ia of this Ordinance be construed to mean that any utility be granted a
franchise witl. this municipality.
Trustee willett made a Motion that the Ordinance be accepted and Trustee Langmaid
seconded the Yotion. It was passed unanimously.
2. The s^cond tc•pic was the consideration of an agreement with the
U,nit::.d StateS Forest Service to pay a portion of the cost for constructing a
b;:idue across Gore Creek at Vail Road.
estimate for the construction of the bridge would be $32,000.00 to be appor-
tioned as follows: Town of Vail, $7,000.00, Eagle County $8,000.00, and the
Forest Service will pick up the balance of $15,000.00.
Plans were submitted to the Board for consideration. Several points were brought
to the attention of the Board: 1. Is there clearance under the bridge for hanging
utility wires, etc., 2. Is the construction in keeping with the alpine nature of
construction in the town of Vail, 3. Is the commitment from the County in writing?
4. Is the construction conducive to the ease of snow removal? 5. Does a two lane
bridge require a walk lane? 6. Is there a limit on the cost of construction?
The estimate at this time for the construction is $30,000.00 and the County will
supervise the building. Mr. Cosgriff suggested that in view of the comments made
plus the fact that Vail is the only one designated as a cooperator that the
est_raate be in writing and with specific approval of the Forest Service.
A 11otioa was made by Trustee Dobson to accept the proposal subject to the following:
1. A letter of commitment from the County and 2. Possible change of
the railings.
The Motion was seconded by Trustee Seibert. It was unanimously accepted by the
Board of Trustees.
3. Discussion regarding the authorized signatures to be affixed to
all checks anj other orders for the payment of money drawn in the name of the
T,::r. c ` 7ail.
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There are two ways of handling the fitiances of the Town of Vail, 1. The Warrant
System and 2. the Direct Checking Account:
Colorado Law specifies that all bills must be published: }The bills should be
listed, brought before the Board, the Board gives approval for payment and
payment is made,
T::e Direct Checking Account System was recommended. Trustee Langmaid made the
Motion that the Direct Checking Account System be used, to be signed by the
Treasurer and one of the Board of Trustees. Trustee Seibert seconded the Motion.
A Motion was made that Ava Jane Sudbeck and Blake Lynch as well as the Mayor and
all of the Trustees be authorized signatures. The Board voted unanimously to
approve the Motions.
4. Miscellaneous matters from the Town Coordinator:
A. Report on the Parking Lot - The Season parking spaces are
ready and some have been sold. There are still approximately twenty (20) spaces
still available. The short term parking will be in effect within a few days.
B. Instructions regarding payment of the occupation tax have
been sent to all businesses.
5. Miscellaneous matters from the Town Attorney - None
The Board discussed a flat rate specific occupation tax proposal
submitted by a Committee of the Board, appointed by the Mayor. The Committee
proposed a flat rate yearly tax on ski schools, barber shops, beauty salons,
lawyers, architects, secretarial services, newspapers, real estate offices and
home management offices. In the discussion that followed, it was the general
consensus that home management offices should be exempt from this tax since
taxing these offices might constitute double taxation in lieu of taxes that
have already been passed.
In additioi, it was felt that the fee for the taxation on the newspaper and some
of t'je other categories might be too high. Trustee Seibert moved that this
item be tabled for further discussion at the next Meeting. It was seconded by
Trustee Langmaid.
7. Consideration of Ordinance #/ , Series of 1967, regulating traffic
upon the public and private streets in the Town of Vail.
The Town of Vail would like to adopt the Model Traffic Code. This Ordinance is
an emergency Ordinance and will only be in effect until the Model Code is adopted.
The urgency of transfer or dedication of the streets was stressed.
Speeding will be handled under reckless or careless driving and the speed limit
will be a maximum of 25 miles per hour.
T::e Motion was made by Trustee Seibert to accept the Ordinance with the various
changes incorporated. It was seconded by Trustee Dodson.
With no further business to come before the Board, the Meeting was adjourned at
11:00 p.m. The Motion was made by Trustee Seibert and seconded by Trustee Hoyt.
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