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MINUTES OF THE MEETINO
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
HELD APRIL 10, 1967
Mayor Kindel called the Meeting to order at 7:45 p. m.
ROLL CALL: Roll Call found the following Members present;
Mayor Kindel
Trustee Willett
Trustee Langmaid
Trustee Burdick
Trustee Hoyt
Trustee Dobson and Seibert were absent,
MINUTES OF THE MEETING
1. CONSIDERATION OF DESIRABILITY OF GRANTING A
CATV FRANCHISE
Mayor Kindel stated that the Board of Trustees was inter-
ested in obtaining the feelings of the citizens of the Town regarding the instal-
lation of CATV. A discussion from the floor was held. Comments:
George Knox: Guests that come here like the idea of no tele-
vision, but the year round residents should have exposure to television. No
one has to watch television. Felt the Town could not or should not legislate
against it.
Fran Moretti: Doesn't feel it's fair to deny it. Definitely in
favor,
Morgan Douglass: Felt no one should be able to tell his next
door neighbor he can't have T. V.
Rod Slifer: Felt the Town having television is not the issue,
rather it's who gets the franchise.
L ic?cpailey. Said he wholeheartedly endorses the concept of
television coming to Vail.
Robert Parker: Felt that the having or not having television
should not be considered from a personal standpoint, but should be considered
from the standpoint of the Vail image and community benefit. That Vail is
unique and is a unique experience for guests coming to Vail is well known. We
are selling the great outdoors. nature. wild flowers, horseback riding, etc. ,
and because Vail is different this 4juality difference should be maintained.. In
addition, the quality of the television shows is deteriorating. In the years to
come, it would be a selling point for Vail that we do not have TV.
Rod Slifer- Felt that it was an individual choice to make and
that the installation of TV would not have any particular effect on the image of
Vail.
Trustee Willett was requested by Mayor Kindel to submit a plaow
for soliciting public opinion.
2. Blake Lynch, the Town Coordinator, gave a brief resume
and explanation of the financial report. Mayor Kindel called for any further
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comments or questions from the floor, A fyllofion was made by Trustee Hoyt
that the financial statement be accented as ptesettted, It was seconded by
Trustee Willett and approved unanimously by the Board.
3. MISCELLANEOUS REPORTS
A . A Sign Ordinance has been drafted and is beitxg per-
used by Trustee Seibert and Trustee Dobson. It will be submitted to the
Board at a later date.
B. Trustee Willett gave a brief report on the government
aid available for the paving of the streets. Senator Dominick and A spinall
have both responded and directed us to a man in Fort Worth for further infor-
mation. Both felt it would take a year to get any money and probably would
not be available until the second or third pahase of the paving.
C. Mayor Kindel requested Blake Lynch to get the infor-
mation regarding the new Sunday liquor hours and fees.
D. The Town Coordinator gave a brief resume of the
activity on the street improvement program. The Engineering Firm,Meuer,
Serafini and Meuer, have been at work on the drainage study. The petition
was completed and will be published the required number of times. The
election will probably be some time in .Tune, The state highway is still coming
through and as a result we will probably be able to realize certain street con-
struction economies.
E. J. Mitchell Hoyt, the Police Commissioner and
Acting Police Chief gave a report concerning the activities of the '_police
Department. He gave a breakdown of the types of violations handled. The
Department has ordered a 1967 Chevrolet Suburban Station Wagon with four
wheel drive as the police vehicle after taking verbal bids.
Trustee Hoyt commended the -Police Magistrate,
Richard Bailey, for the exemplary job he has done.
Trustee Hoyt tendered his resignation as Acting
police Chief and requested that he be returned to his position as Plice Commis-
sioner. In the interim period, until a Police Chief is hired, he recommended
that Lieutenant Wayne Schuyler be appointed Acting Police Chief. In addition,
he recommended that Officer Romero be retained at least until the 1st of May.
Mayor Kindel then stated he would entertain a Motion to accept
this resignation. Trustee VV illett, made the Motion. It was seconded by
Trustee Langmaid, and accepted unanimously by the Board.
Trustee Hoyt then made a Motion that Lieutenant V..-'a,yne Schuyler
be appointed Acting Police Chief. It was seconded by Trustee Willett and
approved unanimously by the Board.
F. Blake Lynch brought a report from the ASPEN TIMES
to the attention of the Board concerning the likes and dislikes of ?people going
to Aspen. It should be of interest to everyone. In addition, he noted that the
Town had aurchased a dump truck that will be used for sanding in the winter
and for spreading asphalt emulsion in the summer.
'A' ith no further business to come bef ore the Board, Trustee
Langmaid made a Motion to adjourn. It was seconded by Trustee Willett and
approved unanimously by the Board at 9t07 D. m.
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