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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
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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
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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.
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