HomeMy Public PortalAboutTBM 2011-02-16FRASER BOARD OF TRUSTEES
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DATE: Wednesday, February 16, 2011
MEETING: Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
PLACE: Fraser Town Hall Board Room
PRESENT
Board:
3. Consent Agenda:
Mayor Fran Cook; Mayor Pro -Tem Steve Sumrall; Trustees: Peggy Smith,
Vesta Shapiro, Scotty Brent, Joyce Burford and Eric Hoyhtya
Staff: Town Manager Jeff Durbin; Town Clerk, Lu Berger; Finance Manager Nat
Havens; Public Works Director Allen Nordin;Police Chief, Glen Trainor
Others: See attached list
Mayor Cook called the meeting to order at 6:06 p.m.
1. Regular Meeting: Roll Call
2. Approval of Agenda:
Trustee Sumrall moved, and Trustee Burford seconded the motion to approve the
Agenda. Motion carried: 6 -0.
a) Minutes February 2, 2011
b) Resolution 2011 -02 -02 Rendezvous Outfall Line
Trustee Smith moved, and Trustee Sumrall seconded the motion to approve the
consent agenda. Motion carried: 6 -0.
4. Executive Session: For the purpose of determining positions relative to matters that
may be subject to negotiations, developing strategy for negotiations, and /or instructing
negotiators, under C.R.S. Section 24- 6- 402(4)(e) and for a conference with Special
Counsel for the purpose of receiving legal advice on specific legal questions under
C.R.S. Section 24- 6- 402(4)(b); regarding the status of water filings involving the Town's
water rights. Enter: 6:08 p.m.
Trustee Burford moved, and Trustee Sumrall seconded the motion to open the
Executive Session for the purpose of determining positions relative to matters that may
be subject to negotiations, developing strategy for negotiations, and /or instructing
negotiators, under C.R.S. Section 24- 6- 402(4)(e) and for a conference with Special
Counsel for the purpose of receiving legal advice on specific legal questions under
C.R.S. Section 24- 6- 402(4)(b); regarding the status of water filings involving the Town's
water rights and to include TM Durbin, PWD Nordin, TC Berger, SC Thorne. Motion
carried: 6 -0.
Trustee Hoyhtya arrived 6:12 p.m.
Trustee Hoyhtya moved, and Trustee Shapiro seconded the motion to close the
Executive Session for the purpose of determining positions relative to matters that may
be subject to negotiations, developing strategy for negotiations, and /or instructing
negotiators, under C.R.S. Section 24- 6- 402(4)(e) and for a conference with Special
Counsel for the purpose of receiving legal advice on specific legal questions under
C.R.S. Section 24- 6- 402(4)(b); regarding the status of water filings involving the Town's
water rights. Motion carried: 7 -0. Exit: 6:34 p.m.
Attorney's Opinion Required by C.R.S. 24 6 402(2)(d.5)(II)(B).
As the Special Counsel representing the Town of Fraser, I am of the opinion that the
entire Executive Session, which was not recorded, constituted a privileged attorney
client ommunication.
b) Economic Development
Chris Thorne, Special Counsel
5. Open Forum:
6. Updates:
7. Public Hearings:
8. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding:
a) School Funding Crisis
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Mayor Cook briefed the Board on the current proposals being discussed County wide
regarding the funding crisis in the school district for the 2011 -2012 school year and long-
term funding.
Ron Nelson of the Grand Foundation spoke to the Board on the proposals and
recommended the Board check out www.steamboateducationfund.orq to see the way
the Town of Steamboat has contributed to the funding of the Steamboat School District.
Trustee Sumrall expressed his concerns with the funding proposals.
Tom Sifers East Grand School Board President addressed the Boards questions and
concerns.
The Board directed staff to explore a $50,000 letter of intent.
TM Durbin suggested the Board discuss creative opportunities toward promoting
economic development within the Town of Fraser.
Clark Lipscomb addressed the Board on the possibility of creating an urban renewal
authority to promote business growth. The possibility of Fraser becoming a Home Rule
Community was discussed.
Mr. Lipscomb also briefed the Board on the possible creation of a health service district
in Grand Park and Byers Peak Ranch.
9. Action Items:
10. Community Reports:
11. Staff Reports:
Town Clerk None
Finance Manager Audit next week.
Town Planner None
Public Works Director None
Town Manager Naked Aspen Chamber Mixer on Thursday.
New Water Rights engineer has been hired by the Town.
Community garden out by the ball fields will be going in, they have asked for our
support.
MMC moratorium has been extended for another year.
Plant Superintendent None
Police Chief New officer half way thru training.
12. Other Business:
Trustee Burford moved, and Trustee Brent seconded the motion to adjourn. Motion
carried: 7 -0. Meeting adjourned at 9:08 p.m.
Lu Berger, Town Cle
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