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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1970-02-23 Town Council MinutesOFFICE Copy — DO NOT REMOVE MINUTES OF THE MEETING VAIL BOARD OF TRUSTEES VAIL WATER & SANITATION DISTRICT FEBRUARY 23, 1970 The meeting was called to order by Larry Burdick, Chairman of the Vail Water and Sanitation District Board of Directors, at 7:45 p.m. in the Manor Vail Conference Room. (Trustee Meeting held coincident with public hearing on Proposed Water Rate Revision, for which Water and San Board of Directors was present.) ROLL CALL found the following members of both boards present: (Trustees) Mayor John Dobson Trustee Richard Bailey Trustee C.E. Kindel Trustee John Donovan Trustee Thomas Steinberg J Trustee Joseph Langmaid Absent: Trustee Johnny Kaemmer (WAS Board) Chairman Larry Burdick Director John Dobson Director C.E. Kindel Director Mitchell Hoyt Absent: Director Josef Staufer Others present: Blake Lynch, Terry Minger, Larry Robinson, Stan Bernstein Tony Rossi, Eldo Wall I,PROPOSED WATER RATE REVISION. Larry Burdick noted that, during preparation of this study, policies of the American Water Works Assoc iation and the Municipal Finance Officers were followed; and En ineer Ken Richards and Auditor Eldo Wall su mitted their recommendations. Chairman Burdick then turned the hearing over to Blake Lynch, who presented"the theoretical premises involved. He reviewed the current point system for determining water and sewer billings. Using Exhibit A as a reference, Eldo Wall explained how the proposed rate structure was arrived at. Stan Bernstein covered a detailed breakdown of monthly" rates and a comparative analysis of Vail and other Colorado towns. Blake reviewed the reasons why the rate study has been made: (1) this current system has been in effect since the District was created and there is nothing on record justifying it, and (2) we need to come up with a thorough understanding and approach as to how to allocate these costs among the various classes of users. Chairman Burdick reviewed the major policy decisions to be made by the Board of Directors: (1) should the ready -to -serve charge be collected on a point system basis; (2) should 2% depreciation charge be collected through the rate schedule; and (3) should the District mill levy be geared to cost of providing fire protection. Notwithstanding the mill levy, the District should be self-supporting. We hope within 3 or so years to meter all customers. If .., approved the new rates would be effective July 1. After some discussion on how to better inform the local public on this rate study, it was decided that a condensation of tonight's presentation would be published in the Vail Trail; and the public would be invited to address their questions once a week to the Town Office --which would hold an informative session weekly for this purpose. With no further business to be discussed, the public hearing adjourned at 9:20 p.m. BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING: Mayor Dobson called the meeting to order at 9:30 p.m. II. DISCUSSION OF LANDSCAPING NORTH OF COVERED BRIDGE. Blake reviewed the preliminary plans for this area submitted by Chris Moritz. The Town has budgeted $5,000 for this area for 1970; this plan will cost approximately $15,00o. Plan has been reviewed with the Architectural Control Committee. Messrs. Pieter Cramerus and Gaynor Miller have seen the plan; and we plan to enlist their financial aid for this project --they have indicated a willingness to contribute. There was some discussion about the walkway surface; and the general consensus was that the Board is opposed to asphalt and will look into other, more pebbly, surfaces for this area. George Knox, Vail,Trail Editor, suggested that the proposed bus shelter also be arranged to house an "information girl" for VRA, being as o le enter the Town through this area. When querieuntr�'y �elace as to how we should approach Messrs. ;tiller and Cramerus, they felt it would be appropriate to meet with them and present the landscaping plan for their consideration and contribution. III. REFUSE (Bob Mayne). Bob Mayne reported that he has filed for a temporary PUC license; he added that Hans Weibel has too. If both licenses are granted, we will have a competitive situation. Attached hereto as Exhibit B is Mr. Mayne's initial operating rates and schedule. He stressed that he is eager to receive the comments/advice of the Trustees, as his intention is to create a working rapport with his clients and the Town. He expects to service the entire area covered by the PUC license. Dr. Steinberg noted that the State Health man was in Town on a complaint and had occasion to check out the Wolcott Sanitary Fill. It was inaccessible at that time; Dr. Steinberg has asked him to contact the County Commiss- ioners. With no further business to be discussed, the Board of Trustees adjourned at 1010 p.m. LOCAL LIQUOR LICENSING AUTHORITY: I. R�QYEST BY MR. AND MRS. BARIBEAU TO MODIFY PREMISES OF LA Pr A''A. Said application was considered by the Authority; and, with an approval motion by Trustee Bailey and a second by Trustee Kindel, the motion was passed unanimously and application thereby approved. II. CONSIDERATION OF APPLICATION FOR NEW LICENSE AT THE SLOPE BY RILEY VAIL CORPORATION With the exception of a financial report from Mr. William Berkeley, Sr., this application was found to be in order. In the interests of time -saving, the Authority uanimously agreed to consider the application at this time with financial information on Mr. Berkeley to be forthcoming. Upon questioning by the Authority members, Mr. Riley briefly explained his various enterprises in Vail, Aspen, and Breckinridge which require this license to be changed to reflect names which do not appear on his other licenses. Trustee Kindel moved that his application► be approved; Trustee Langmaid seconded. VOTE: Approve application for new license at The Slope by Riley • Vail Corporation. Mayor John Dobson: YES Trustee Richard Bailey: YES Trustee C.E. Kindel: YES Trustee John Donovan: YES Trustee Thomas Steinberg: YES Trustee Joseph Langmaid: YES Riley Vail Application is hereby approved. III. DECISION ON CASINO VAIL, PUBLIC HEARING HELD FEBRUARY 9. Following is excerpted from "Findings and Decision" dated Febrary 23, 1970: " ..the Authority finds that the evidence supporting the complaint is not sufficient to sustain the burden of proof necessary to justify revocation or suspension of the respondents' license. In rendering this decision the Authority reprimands the respondents for allowing; employees of the licensed premises to engage in conduct which might tend to place in jeopardy the status of their license. In accordance with the findings contained herein and the decision of the Authority, the complaint against the respondents is hereby dismissed." With no further business to be discussed, the Local Liquor Licensing Authority adjourned at 11:55 P.M. 0