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BOARD OF TRUSTEES
REGULAR MEETING
MARCH 19, 1991
REGULAR MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF COUNCIL
MEETING HELD THIS EVENING AT 7:00 P. M.
91-03
PRESENT: MAYOR R. EDGAR GIECK
TRUSTEE HOFF
TRUSTEE MARSH
TRUSTEE HOVEL
TRUSTEE RAU
TRUSTEE SHEETS
TRUSTEE HOOVER
CLERK LESH
Eighteen audience members were present.
MAYOR GIECK PRESIDED
CONFIRMATION The minutes of the February 19, 1991 regular
02/19/91 meeting were reviewed by the members. MOTION
MINUTES WAS MADE, BY TRUSTEE HOFF, to approve the
minutes as written with the notation that
three shares of Big T water was purchased at
05400. 00 per share, rather than 05500. 00 per
share. All members voting YES.
MOTION CARRIED
APPROVAL Accounts payable 1991 March were reviewed.
ACCOUNTS MOTION WAS MADE BY TRUSTEE HOVEL, for
APPROVAL approval of accounts payable as presented.
The bill for IBM Maintenance is the be held
until a maintenance agreement is received.
All members voting YES.
MOTION CARRIED
SERATOMA Jim Cozad representing Seratoma Club
CLUB presented a proposal for "Welcome to this
WELCOME community signs" as their project for this
SIGNS year. He asked for the Town's permission
to place these signs at four points entering
the Town. He also asked that the Town of
Ault and employees sponsor one of these signs
at a cost of approximately $400. 00 per sign
plus landscape around the bottom of the
sign. Service groups, the Ault Business
Association, and Churches will be asked to
each sponsor a sign. These signs will be
placed on the perimeters of Town on private
property. Permission must be obtained from
the landowners and a Resolution passed by the
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Town Board to place the signs on private
property.
MOTION WAS MADE BY TRUSTEE HOVEL, to sponsor
one "Welcome to this community" sign at the
approximate cost of 0400. 00 plus landscape,
to be funded out of the Economic Development
portion of the budget. All member voting
YES,
MOTION CARRIED
SEALED BID Seven sealed bids were received for the Lawn
OPENING Mowing for the summer of 1991. Bids were as
MOWING 1991 follows:
Lawnworks, Dennis May, 191. 75 per week
Jordan Tree Service 317. 00 per week
Greensmiths Lawnscape 349. 00 per week
Clyde McNeece 400. 00 per week
Milliken Home Service 408. 00 per week
Dixon Lawn Service 425. 00 per week
Alpine Gardens 554. 75 per week
Review of the bids followed. Because of the
span of the bids, MOTION WAS MADE BY TRUSTEE
MARSH, to table the awarding of the bid until
the board can check into the bidders. All
members voting YES,
MOTION CARRIED
STEWART MOBILE Al Nichols, Stewart Mobile Home Park,
PARK requested to install meters on individual
trailers. Stewart Mobile Home Park would
install and maintain the meters, read the
meters, pay any overage, and collect past due
accounts. The Town would be responsible for
billing the individual units. Trustee
Hoover, Chairman of the Ault Water Authority,
would like to see original contract from the
owner, Roger Prenslow. A meeting of the Ault
Water Authority will be scheduled with Mr.
Prenslow, end the Authority will bring it's
recommendation to the Council.
BRA DONATION Terry Solberg spoke on behalf of the youth of
Ault, HRA Board, and concerned parents and
citizens of Ault. She again requested a
board decision concerning what donation was
going to be made in regards to recreation and
opportunities for the youth of the community.
Trustee Marsh presented the possibilities of
donating a pitching machine, and donating the
used police car to be used for a raffle,
which could provide unlimited returns.
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Audience members were heard:
June DJLetrick expressed her opinion, that a
monetary donation is needed. Mr. Farmer
asked if Lottery Funds could be used.
**Note, All moneys received from the state by
each eligible entity shall be deposited in
its conservation trust fund and shall be
expended only for the acquisition,
development, and maintenance of new
conservation sites or for c a p i t a l
improvements or maintenance for recreational
purposes on any public site.
Trustee Hoff questioned what percent of cash
income was used to purchase equipment? Terry
Salberg stated that she did not bring
any information on that.
Trustee Hoff stated that the donation was to
be for the youth, and, therefore would
recommend the donation of equipment. The
idea of the donation of the police car was to
provide a means to raise money.
Terry Salberg stated that the school would
not allow soliciting or advertising because
they would have to, in return, allow other
organizations the same privilege.
Trustee Hovel announced that in one and one
half hours he has raised 500. 00 in cash
donations from the six board members, the
Mayor, Chief Hinz, and four businessmen. He
felt this was an alternative to Public
Funding.
Trustee Rau expressed his concern as to what
we tell other organizations when they ask for
donations?
Marilyn Clary stated that comparing HRA with
Girl Scouts is not fair.
Shirley Hinz asked what difference it makes
where the money comes from.
Mayor Gieck explained that the Town of Ault
does not have a million dollars ready to be
spent. That money is earmarked, end broken
down into numerous individual funds.
Stan Cass said he would happily accept
Trustee Hovel 's challenge to raise private
donations. He stated that the Town had
already made up there mind not to donate to
HRA.
Terry Salberg stated that she still feels the
Town of Ault should donate money in addition
to the private donations that are obtained.
Trustee Sheets questioned if there is 4-H in
Ault and if they provide sports.
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Trustee Hoff stated that the youths should be
involved in fund raising projects. If they
continue to be given everything it is
comparable to a welfare state. There should
be more enthusiasm in fund raising projects.
June Dietrick advised the Town of Ault to get
their priorities straight, ie. the youth
should come before a parking lot. She asked
the Town to redo the budget.
Barbara McCorquodale stated that $1600. 00
should be given by the Town of Ault to HRA
and the Town of Ault's representative to HRA
should work with both the HRA and Town's
Boards. It will take time to build
enthusiasm.
Karen Simpson stated that the parents of the
participants donate money end time.
Gene Farmer requested that all Board Members
be polled to find each members opinions.
These follow :
Trustees Hoff, Hoover and Marsh and Mayor
Gieck all stated they would prefer to buy
equipment and donate that to HRA, rather than
just give cash. Mayor Gieck commented that
apparently, it was believed that the HRA did
not spend their money as wisely as it should.
Many of those same trustees also said they
would like to see HRA, especially the
children who participate in the programs,
make more of an effort at fund raising, and
would consider donating the old police car
for a raffle.
Trustee Rau stated he would like to see the
program self-supporting, and that it is
rather evident it is not. As long as towns
are funding it, private donations are not
going to be pursued.
Trustee Hovel replied that he believed it had
previously been illegal for municipalities to
make donations, and that the previous boards
had hidden theirs at the end of the budget,
under communicable diseases. He went on to
state that the program should not be funded
by taxpayers, but rather by fund raisers and
personal contributions.
Trustee Sheets agreed with both
g positions of
the Board members.
Gene Farmer asked the Board to consider the
repercussions. He stated that he has doubts
as to how the Board is spending the tax
dollars.
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Terry Salberg stated that she hasn 't spent
any of HRA 's money. She stated that a
pitching machine is in the future needs. She
also invited anyone to HRA 's Board meeting.
She said insurance is costly and a lot of
equipment is needed. The donation is a
contract with HRA to provide recreation. She
also asked if the Town will organize the
raffle, sell the tickets and provide the
enthusiasm. She, or her volunteers can 't do
this.
Trustee Hoover stated, that according to the
1984 contract, the Town of Ault would donate
300. 00 per year.
RESIGNATION Mayor Gieck read a letter of resignation from
Vicky Maple from the HRA Board, due to
personal reasons. She also resigned from the
Vista job supervisor position. She
recommended Rhonda Houston to the position.
No action was taken by the Board at this
time regarding a contribution to the
Highland Recreation Association.
PUBLIC COMMENTS Terry Salbery explained that the Town of Ault
is the sponsoring agent for the Vista
Program. She stated that anyone could be a
sponsoring agent. To resign from being the
sponsoring agent the Town of Ault would need
to sign a letter stating that the Town of
Ault no longer wants to be the sponsoring
agent for the Vistas' , Terry Salberg and
Margaret Barber. Terry would get a form of
release to have either the Town of Pierce or
HRA sign to be the sponsoring agent. She
feels at this time it would be best for the
Town of Ault to relinquish the sponsorship to
HRA.
Edwin D. Lesh stated that he believed the
entity the HRA should look to use is School
District RE-9.
Trustee Marsh stated that by the next regular
meeting a decision will be reached as to the
donation to HRA.
MOTION WAS MADE BY TRUSTEE HOFF, to accept
Vicky Maple's resignation and appoint Rhonda
Houston to the HRA Board and VISTA
supervisory position. All members voting
YES,
MOTION CARRIED
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RECESS
MEETING RESUMED AT 9:40 P. M.
ZONING Christ Schmidt, 213 North Hwy. 85, has been
VIOLATION cited for a zoning violation at the property
located at 210 West Third Street. The
property is zoned commercial, and it is the
intent of Mr. Schmidt to use the structure
for R-1 residential rental. The Board
instructed Mr. Schmidt to meet with the Town
Attorney and eventually the Planning
Commission regarding a zoning change for the
property he is restoring to a rental
residence.
COMMITTEE A committee of three board members were
TRUCK/LOADER appointed to locate and purchase a truck and
loader if the equipment meets the
qualifications of the committee and stays
within the budget. The members appointed to
the committee are: Trustee's Hovel, Rau, and
Marsh.
RESOLUTION
1-91 Resolution 1-91, a resolution authorizing the
Town of Ault to join with other Public
Entities as a Participant in the Jefferson
County Colorado Surplus Funds Trust
( JEFFTRUST) in order to pool funds for
investments was read. MOTION WAS MADE BY
TRUSTEE HOVEL, to invest the Sewer CD that
has matured for $37, 817. 04 with JEFFTRUST.
All members voting YES,
MOTION CARRIED
COMPUTER APP. 1 MOTION WAS MADE BY TRUSTEE HOVEL, to pay
class fees for the clerk and police chief to
attend Introduction To Computer Application I
offered at the Highland Media Center by Aims.
All members voting YES,
MOTION CARRIED
PLAYGROUND The Parks Committee reported the new
EQUIPMENT playground equipment has been delivered.
Placement of this equipment was discussed.
The Parks Committee will bring
recommendations to the next meeting.
LIBRARY Trustee Hoff, chairman of the Library
FLOODLIGHT Committee discussed the need of a floodlight
to shine down on the library steps.
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MOTION WAS MADE BY TRUSTEE HOFF, to install
the flood light at the Library for a cost of
'216. 00, paid for by the Town of Ault.
VOTE WAS AS FOLLOWS;
YEAS; Trustee's Hoff, Marsh, Hovel, Rau,
Hoover, Mayor Gieck 6
NAYS: Trustee Sheets 1
MOTION CARRIED
LIBRARY Discussion was held concerning charging rent
CLUBROOM to the various organizations which meet in
RENTAL the library basement. It was undecided if
the proceeds would go to the library or the
Town.
POLICE New police radios have been purchased. The
COMMITTEE used radios are being used by the maintenance
man and the Town Hall. $800. 00 was received
from drug seizure monies, and was applied
toward the purchase of the new radios.
MOTION WAS MADE BY TRUSTEE HOVEL, to allow
Chief Hinz to attend the Colorado Chief's
Conference April 12 through 14, in Glenwood
Springs for a cost of $130. 00. All members
voting YES,
MOTION CARRIED
MOTION WAS MADE BY TRUSTEE HOVEL, to allow
Chief Hinz to install shelves in the Police
Department. The maximum cost shall be
$200. 00, with Chief Hinz furnishing labor.
All members voting YES,
MOTION CARRIED
A letter from the Town of Nunn was read
requesting the Ault Police Department to
serve Bench Warrants issued in Pierce-Nunn
Municipal Court. Chief Hinz recommended that
the Board decline due to the time that would
be involved. The Board concurred with this
decline.
WATER Trustee Hoover reported that the Town
PLANNING has a total of 403 unite of Big Thompson
AUTHORITY Water and 9 shares of North Poudre Water.
The Water Authority will meet with Roger
Prenzlow, Stewart Mobile Home Park to
discuss metering individual units.
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SEWER Trustee Hovel stated that the sewer lines
COMMITTEE have been jetted. The problem spots were
discussed. A letter is to be sent to White's
Car Wash, requesting that the sand be cleaned
out of the traps end the traps are to be
maintained on a regular basis, as the
sewer line wee two thirds full of sand.
The gate at the sewer lagoon is to remain
closed at all times. Discussion was held
concerning installing a security fence around
the raw sewage treatment pond.
TREE BOARD Trustee Hoff requested that Ordinance 329
concerning tree evaluation clearance be
placed on the back of the water bills and
in the proposed newsletter.
Trustee Hoff passed out a proposal for trees
to be planted at the Ault Cemetery. These
trees will be planted in the immediate
future.
MOTION WAS MADE BY TRUSTEE HOFF, to accept
the bid from Jordan Tree Service to trim the
trees at the Power Plant for a cost of
0800. 00. All members voting YES,
II/ MOTION CARRIED
There being no further business to come before the Board, the
meeting adjourned at 11 : 45 p. m.
ATTEST:
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PATRICIA J. LESH, CLERK MAYOR R EDGAR GIECK
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