HomeMy Public PortalAbout20220713 - REGULAR MEETING MINUTES - 202207Minutes of Regular Meeting 2022-07
Ault Town Board of Trustees
July 13, 2022, 7:00 p.m.
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TOWN OF AULT, WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE TOWN OF AULT,
COLORADO. MEETING HELD IN THE TOWN HALL IN SAID TOWN OF AULT ON THE 13TH DAY OF
JULY AT 7:00 P.M.
PRESENT:
MAYOR Gary D White
ABSENT:
ALSO PRESENT:
Trustees:
Town Clerk
Town Attorney
Police Chief
PW Supervisor
Adam Ferrell
Scott Riley
Tyrell Anderson
Corry Cole
Judy Ruff
Michael Biwer
Sharon Sullivan
Jed Scott
Tom Nissen
Grant Ruff
AUDIENCE: De Simpson, Christopher Banks, Tom Thompson, Doug Glaze, Stacy Glaze, Shane Boyle, Joyce
White, Merrie D'Urbano, Andrew Jackson, Tucker Eldridge
REGULAR MEETING 2022-07 July 13, 2022.
MEETING PROCEDURE: Comments from the Public are welcome at two separate times during the course of the
meeting: 1) Comments on items not scheduled on the agenda will be heard under public comments. 2) Comments on
all scheduled Agenda items will be heard immediately following the presentation by Staff or the Petitioner. Please wait
until you are recognized by the mayor and keep comments as brief as possible. The Town Board of Trustees will act on
an Agenda item after comments from the Staff and the Public has been heard.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor White at 7:00 p.m.
I. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
11. ROLL CALL: All members were present.
III. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: MOTION WAS MADE BY TRUSTEE ANDERSON and seconded by Trustee
Cole to approve the agenda as presented. Motion passed with a unanimous vote.
IV. CONSIDERATION OF MINUTE APPROVAL Regular Meeting 2022-06, June 8, 2022: A MOTION
WAS MADE BY TRUSTEE COLE and seconded by Trustee Ferrell to approve the Regular Minutes 2022-06
as written. Motion passed with a unanimous vote.
V. COMMITTEE REPORTS
Finance- Running in black, expecting audit report in August.
Library- Check outs are down slightly. There is a new PT staff member. The library director has resigned.
Parks and Cemetery- The Parks look good and are nicely trimmed. Daycare is parking on the grass at West
Park. Trustee Ruff is getting info out on a splash park and has contacted PDC for the possibility of grant
funds.
Water and Sewer- The compactor installation is on schedule. There was a water leak on Hwy 14 by the high
school.
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Streets- No report, items on agenda.
Police- There were a combination of 1245 calls for service for the months of May and June. The Town of Ault
had 874, with 283 in Pierce and the remainder in other agencies at 87. There were 133.25 and 131 hours spent
in Pierce for May and June.
Beautification- No report.
Planning Commission- On agenda.
Staff Reports: Grant Ruff reported that PW has replaced float switches.
VI. APPROVAL OF ACCOUNTS PAYABLE: A MOTION WAS MADE BY TRUSTEE ANDERSON and
seconded by Trustee Ruff to approve the accounts payable June 8 to July 13, 2022. Motion passed with a
unanimous vote.
VII. REFERRALS REQUESTS AND PRESENTATIONS
1). Patty Farmer with Ault Senior Center request for budgeted support: This was a request from budget
time. After discussion, A MOTION WAS MADE BY TRUSTEE COLE and seconded by Trustee Anderson
to approve the financial support of $3,000 to the Ault Senior Center. Motion passed with a unanimous vote.
2). De Simpson regarding Farmers Market Location: De Simpson along with the Ault Business Alliance
would like to host a Farmers Market at Caboose Park. This would be Saturdays in August and September. They
have clearance from the Health Department. Insurance is in process. A MOTION WAS MADE BY
TRUSTEE COLE and seconded by Trustee Ferrell to approve the request for a Farmers Market in Caboose
Park for August and September. Motion passed with a unanimous vote.
3). Request for a Variance for Douglas and Stacy Glaze, 107 Second Street to add a 30 x 34 garage: Glazes
would like to put up a garage in their backyard. This would be on the fence line to the east. Neighbors are aware
of the request and have included letters of support. There is adequate open space. After review, A MOTION
WAS MADE BY TRUSTEE BIWER and seconded by Trustee Riley to approve the variance request for 107
Second Street to allow a garage. Motion passed with a unanimous vote.
4). Site Plan review for Lot 4, Freedom Acres for Dirt One Excavating: Approval Conditions must be met
prior to final Site Plan approval: 1. Staff is satisfied with Site Plan. 2. Proof of order of modular. 3. Permit
has been pulled. 4. Noncompliance will fall under penalties of AMC 1.12. After discussion, A MOTION
WAS MADE BY TRUSTEE COLE and seconded by Trustee Ferrell to approve the mayor to authorize
Resolution 2022-12 for Lot 4 Freedom Acres subdivision.
5). Site Plan review for Lot 3, Freedom Acres for RB Leasing LLC: After discussion, A MOTION WAS
MADE BY TRUSTEE COLE and seconded by Trustee Ferrell to approve the mayor to authorize Resolution
2022-13 Lot 3 Freedom Acres. Motion passed with a unanimous vote.
6). Site Plan for Ziggi's at 122 Oregon Trail: There is additional information needed by the Town Engineer.
After discussion, A MOTION WAS MADE BY TRUSTEE ANDERSON and seconded by Trustee Cole to
conditionally approve the Site Plan for Ziggi's Coffee Shop with final approval once staff is satisfied all
requirements are met. Motion passed with a unanimous vote.
7). Consideration of AFF request for Special Events Permit and Support: The AFF Committee met with
Public Works and Police, who are satisfied they have the information needed. After discussion, A MOTION
WAS MADE BY TRUSTEE ANDERSON and seconded by Trustee Ruff to approve the Special Events Permit
for the Ault Fall Festival. Motion passed with a unanimous vote. A SECOND MOTION WAS MADE BY
TRUSTEE FERRELL and seconded by Trustee Riley to approve $1,000 for support to the Ault Fall Festival.
This vote tied, with the Mayor voting to break the tie with a yes vote and the motion passed.
8). Request by Museum Committee for Support: This is a budgeted request. A MOTION WAS MADE
BY TRUSTEE COLE and seconded by Trustee Ruff to approve the financial support for $2,500 to the Ault
Historical Museum. Motion passed with a unanimous vote.
9). Proclamation by Mayor White regarding Water Restrictions: The mayor felt this would be the best
route to inform the residents of non -potable rules. A copy of the proclamation will be sent to the Metro District.
VIII. PUBLIC COMMENTS: The purpose of the Public Comments Section of the Agenda is for members of the
public to speak to Town Council on any subject not scheduled on the Regular Agenda. In order to accomplish
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scheduled agenda items, comments should be limited to a five-minute time period. Town Council shall make no
decision or action, except to schedule the matter for Council discussion at a later date. THOSE ADDRESSING
COUNCIL ARE REQUESTED TO COME TO THE PODIUM AND TO STATE THEIR NAME TO THE
BOARD
No comments.
IX. OLD BUSINESS
1). Process to set price for 6 AF Cash in lieu for Conestoga: After discussion, A MOTION WAS MADE
BY TRUSTEE ANDERSON and seconded by Trustee Cole to monitor the price of CBT on a monthly basis
and allow purchase up to 6 AF at the monthly market price plus 5%. Motion passed with a unanimous vote.
2). Approval of a lease agreement for two Ford F-150 Police Responders: The purchase price has increased
since the first quote by a total of $10,080 over the 5 -year period. A MOTION WAS MADE BY TRUSTEE
COLE and seconded by Trustee Biwer to approve the lease purchase agreement with Ford Motor Company.
Motion passed with a unanimous vote.
X. NEW BUSINESS
1). First Reading of Ordinance 538 Lifting Ban on MJ and Enacting a New Code: This Ordinance is a
repeal and reenact to lift the ban on marijuana. After discussion, A MOTION WAS MADE BY TRUSTEE
COLE and seconded by Trustee Anderson to approve the first reading of Ordinance 538, regarding the licensing
of marijuana establishments. Motion passed with a unanimous vote.
2). Consideration of bid from Schneider Paving for milling, patching, and gutter work: A MOTION
WAS MADE BY TRUSTEE RUFF and seconded by Trustee Anderson to accept the bid from Schneider
Paving for milling, patching, and gutter work. Motion passed with a unanimous vote.
3). Appointment of Scott Riley to serve on the High Plains Committee to interview and select Board
Members: A MOTION WAS MADE BY SCOTT RILEY and seconded by Trustee Cole to appoint Scott Riley
to the High Plains Library Committee to select board members. Motion passed with a unanimous vote.
With no further business to come before the Board the meeting was adjourned at 9:12 p.m.
TOWN OF
D White, Mayor