TOWN OF OAK CREEK
REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING
FEBRUARY 13, 2014
MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER:
Mayor Knoebel called the regular meeting of the Oak Creek Board of Trustees to order at 6:00 p.m., Thursday, February 13, 2014 at Town Hall.
Trustees present at roll call were: Wendy Gustafson,Josh Voorhis, Bernie Gagne,and Mayor ProTem Chuck Wisecup.Town Administrator/Clerk Mary Alice Page-Allen was also present.
Others present: Kimi Lehman, Deputy Clerk; Bobby Rauch, Police Chief; and Colleen Williams, Colorado Rural Water Association; Ted Allen.
Those present recited the Pledge of Allegiance.
AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION:
NONE
EN RE: PUBLIC HEARING – CABOOSE RESTAURANT LLC LAND USE CHANGE OF MINOR IMPACT – TABLED FROM JANUARY 23, 2014
Mary Alice statedthat theLand Use Change of Minor Impact for the Caboose Restaurant LLC was tabled at the January 23rdmeeting. She explainedthe Land Use Change would be from commercial use to residential. She said she spoke with the property owner, Michael Gaffney, about abandoning the commercial elements located on the structure. Mary Alice said Mr. Gaffneyagreed that by May 31st 2014 he will abandon roof top vents and change out the doors from commercial to residential style. She added that Michael requested the Board authorize the approval with an effective date ofFebruary 1,2014 so the property will reflect residential water and sewer fees in accordance with the original hearing schedule.
Mary Alice addedthat the Planning Commission recommended approval of the Land Use Change of Minor Impact with conditions as noted in the Planning Commission minutes.
MOTION
Mayor ProTem Wisecup made a motion to approval a land use change of minor impact in Performance District 7 for a change of use from commercial to residential at 201 Nancy Crawford Blvd. with a finding of fact that the proposal meets that standards of the Town of Oak Creek’s Land Use Code and is in general conformance with the intent and purpose of the Town of Oak Creek Comprehensive Plan subject to the following conditions of approval:
- The single family residential land use approved hereunder shall comply with all state, local and federal regulations.
- Any lighting installed on the property must comply with the Oak Creek Land Use Code, including the requirements that lighting be downcast and not spill onto other adjoining properties.
- The effective date of this approval shall be February 1, 2014.
- The applicant shall obtain any necessary building permits and inspections related to the land use change.
- All residential changes shall be completed by May 31, 2014.
Trustee Voorhis seconded the motion; passed unanimously.
EN RE: SOURCE WATER PROTECTION PROGRAM PRESENTATION – COLLEEN WILLIAMS, COLORADO RURAL WATER ASSOCIATION
Coleen Williams representing the Colorado Rural Water Association presented a proposal to complete a Source Water Protection Plan including applying for grant funding to complete the same.
MOTION
Mayor ProTem Wisecup moved to authorize the signing of documents needed to proceed with applying for funding to develop a Source Water Protection Plan and to undertake the process. Trustee Gustafson seconded the motion; passed unanimously.
EN RE: EXECUTIVE SESSION – PURCHASE OF PROPERTY FOR PUBLIC WORKS
MOTION
At 6:35 pm,Trustee Gustafson motioned to go into executive session pursuant to CRS 24-6-402 (4)(a) the purchase, acquisition, lease, transfer, or sale of any real, personal, or other property interest; except that no executive session shall be held for the purpose of concealing the fact that a member of the local public body has a personal interest in such purchase, acquisition, lease, transfer, or sale for the purchase of property for Public Works, 24120 County Road 25, Oak Creek. Trustee Gagne seconded.
MOTION
At 6:50 pm Trustee Gustafson made a motionto come out of Executive Session. Trustee Gagne second the motion; passed unanimously.
Mayor Knoebel stated that it was her belief that only the matter described on the agenda was discussed, but that if any member of the Board disagreed they should so state. There was no disagreement.
EN RE: EXECUTIVE SESSION – PURCHASE OF PROPERTY FOR PUBLIC WORKS
MOTION
Trustee Gustafson moved to approve and authorize the signing of the Contract to Buy and Sell RealEstateincluding the attached addendum in the amount of $105,000 for property located at 24120 County Road 25, Oak Creek. Mayor ProTem Wisecup seconded the motion; passed unanimously.
EN RE:CONSENT AGENDA
MOTION
Mayor ProTemWisecup moved to approve the Consent Agenda as presented, specifically the approval of January 23, 2014 minutes; approval of accounts payable, manual warrants and payroll for January, 2014; and ratification of approval and signing of Non-Contingent Fee and Engagement Agreement by and between the Town of Oak Creek and the Law Office of Jill A Brabec, PC. Trustee Gustafson seconded the motion; passed unanimously.
EN RE:STAFF AND BOARD MEMBER REPORTS
Mary Alice referred to the extra handout that was passed out today regarding the current discussion on the Routt County Regional Building Department. She stated that there is discussion regarding privatization of the Building Department, that a proposal has been submitted by SAFEbuilt that includes a proposal to contract services for the Town unbeknownst to her prior to the receipt of the proposal, and she is unaware of any formal solicitation being flown for such proposals. She referred Board members to the communication she had developed on the matter for various obtions.
Trustee Voorhis questioned the fee schedule of $600 plus 5% retained by the Town for building permits. Mary Alice explained that now the agreement is the County collects all fees and costs to provide the services, and the SAFEbuilt proposal states that there will costs in addition to those for the provision of services.
Mayor ProTem Wisecup asked Mary Alice to draft a letter stating the position of the Oak Creek Town Board on the issue, including upholding the 12 month written notice to terminate commitment, for Mayor Knoebel to sign.
Mary Alice stated thatthere is a proclamation for Agriculture Day coming on the first March agenda, that Winterfest is the 22nd, that there’s a moon lit snowshoe tour February 14th at Rossi Meadow, that the Medical Center is on track with their construction project, that police interviews held last week didn’t come up with any viable candidate, that there is an opportunity to apply for a grant through AGNC for a water meter feasibility transition plan, and reminded Board members that the first meeting in March will be held on the 6th.
Trustee Gagne asked about the status of the speed limit radar machine. Mary Alice replied that Tom Holliday would be a better person to ask since he knows the status of the repair.
Trustee Gustafson said she leaves March 7th for Georgia and will return in April so she will be calling in for meetings.
EN RE:ADJOURNMENT
At 7:27p.m., Trustee Gagnemade a motion to adjourn the meeting. Trustee Gustafsonseconded the motion; passed unanimously.
No further business coming before the Board, same adjourned sine die.
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Mary Alice Page-AllenNikki Knoebel, Mayor
Town Administrator/Clerk
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Date
February 13, 2014
Town of Oak Creek Board Minutes
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