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TOWN OF KEENESBURG
BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING
MONDAY, APRIL 20, 2009
7:00 P.M.
KEENESBURG TOWN MEETING HALL
140 S.MAIN STREET, KEENESBURG, CO 80643
The Board of Trustees of the Town of Keenesburg met in regular session on Monday, April 20, 2009 at Keenesburg Town Hall located at 140 S. Main Street. Mayor Kipp called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call: Board members present: Trustees Steve Brandt, Wendi Tyler, Leroy Blackston, and Richard Traxler, and Mayor Danny Kipp.
Board members absent: Trustees Cindy Baumgartner and Tony Dreher (work conflict).
Others Present: Town Attorney, Kathleen Harrington, Town Clerk, Debbie Chumley
Mayor’s Address: Mayor Kipp summarized the agenda items.
Public Comments:
Leo Bucholz, 300 East Woodward Ave, Keenesburg, Co. Mr. Buchholz commented that he would object to Woodward being closed to accommodate the Spring Fling public property use permit, because Saturday is the busiest day of the week for businesses and closing Woodward would cause trucks to have limited access.
Presentations
1. Safebuilt Building Services (Planning Commission Recommendation):
Scott Martin and Barry Kramer made a presentation to the board. Safebuilt would offer the full service package allowing Safebuilt to act as the town’s building department, while allowing the town to maintain local control. The consensus of the board was to move forward with safebuilt, and add an action item concerning their services to the agenda for the next meeting.
2. Honeywell:
Honeywell made a presentation concerning the replacement of aging water meters, and updating to a radio read system. The first step would be a free analysis of the water meters, determining the meter’s accuracy. The consensus of the board was to move forward with the analysis and to review the results and direction at the next meeting.
Consent Agenda a. Approval of minutes 03/16/08
b. Approval of Bills/Review of Financials
Motion was made by Trustee Blackston, seconded by Trustee Traxler to approve the items on the consent agenda; motion carried 5-0, Mayor Kipp, Trustees Brandt, Tyler, Blackston, and Traxler voting yes.
Old Business
c. Institutional Zone Classification Consideration
The board discussed the sample zoning that was included in the board packet, stating that to create a new zone would not only be a better fit for the fair grounds, but also offer a benefit to the town as well. The board directed the town clerk to rework the sample code to include the uses that the fair board has requested, along with uses that would best fit a public zone district, have it reviewed by town attorney, Kathleen Harrington, and to bring that information back to the next meeting scheduled for Monday, May 18, 2009.
d. Consideration of 2008 Audit
Motion was made by Trustee Brandt, seconded by Trustee Tyler, to accept the 2008 audit; motion carried 5-0; Mayor Kipp, Trustees Brandt, Tyler, Blackston, and Traxler voting yes.
e. Consideration of ORDINANCE 2009-03 Granting a Nonexclusive Franchise to United Power. (second reading)
Public hearing opened at 8:00 p.m.—No public comment. Public hearing closed at 8:01 p.m.
A motion was made by Trustee Tyler, seconded by Trustee Blackston to approve ORDINANCE 2009-03; motion carried 5-0, Mayor Kipp, Trustees Brandt, Tyler, Blackston, and Traxler voting yes.
New Business
f. Public Hearing ORDINANCE 2009-04 increasing allowable sizes for garages.
Public hearing opened at 8:01 p.m.—No public comment. Public hearing closed at 8:02 p.m.
Motion was made by Trustee Traxler, seconded by Trustee Brandt to approve ORDINANCE 2009-04; motion carried 5-0; Mayor Kipp, Trustees Brandt, Tyler, Blackston, and Traxler voting yes.
g. Consideration of RESOLUTION 2009-04 adoption of NIMS
Motion was made by Trustee Tyler, seconded by Trustee Brandt to approve RESOLUTION 2009-04; motion carried 5-0, Mayor Kipp, Trustees Brandt, Tyler, Blackston, and Traxler voting yes.
h. Consideration of Minor Subdivision changes & Fee schedule for Deposits
The board reviewed the sample minor subdivision procedures provided in their board packet, along with the proposed fee schedule for deposits. The board directed the town attorney to prepare an ordinance to provide a clear minor subdivision procedure, striking the ability to waive any final plat requirement, and to bring this back to the next meeting scheduled for Monday, May 18, 2009. The board additionally directed the town clerk to revise the fee schedule to include variances, re-zones, and comprehensive plan amendments and bring the completed schedule to the next meeting, Monday, May 18, 2009.
i. Consideration of Public Property Use Permit—Chamber of Commerce Spring Fling
The board reviewed the public property use permit request. The board was concerned with the amount of people expected and parking, as well as the impact that closing Woodward from 9:00 a.m.-5:00p.m. would have on the businesses. Motion was made by Trustee Blackston, seconded by Trustee Brandt to approve the public use permit with the stipulation that the location be changed to the park, and that the request and site map be amended to reflect the same; motion carried 5-0; Mayor Kipp, Trustees Brandt, Tyler, Blackston, and Traxler voting yes.
j. Consideration of Website Development—Saker Com
Mayor Kipp let the board know that Saker Com was the only quote that the town was able to get in time for the meeting and that more quotes were being pursued. The board directed the town clerk to proceed with the research and to present additional bids at the next meeting.
k. Consideration of Additional Investment to Upstate Colorado
The consensus of the board was to remain with current contribution and to allow for an increase in the 2010 budget for the town’s membership to Upstate Colorado.
l. Consideration of Health Insurance Renewal—CEBT
Motion was made by Trustee Tyler, seconded by Trustee Brandt to approve the renewal of CEBT health insurance for the employees, motion carried 5-0, Mayor Kipp, Trustees Brandt, Tyler, Blackston, and Traxler voting yes.
m. Consideration of Public Works Temporary Employee
Mayor Kipp advised that there were 20 applicants. Mayor Kipp and Marc Sirios recommended Dustin Gustafson for the position. Motion was made by Trustee Brandt, seconded by Trustee Blackston to approve the hiring of Dustin Gustafson for the position of temporary public works; motion carried 5-0; Mayor Kipp, Trustees Brandt, Tyler, Blackston, and Traxler voting yes.
n. Consideration of Excess Lake Water Sales
Kathleen advised the board that information had been received from Paul Anderson, the town’s water attorney, regarding the water court decree that irrigation water use was limited to sections 26 and 35 only. The board directed Kathleen to work with Paul Anderson to have a water lease drawn up for the boards review.
o. Discussion Items
1. Set Workshop Date for Personnel Policy Review
(April 27, 2009 7:00 p.m. previously scheduled)
Board Member Information:
p. 1) Well Flow Data March 2009
2) Weld County Bio-Solids Renewal DS 2009-11
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Staff Reports
Legal: None.
Engineering: None.
Public Works: Marc Sirios, public works director, advised the board of problems with the flow control valve, currently the town using manual mode, Rockmount will be looking at the flow control valve this week and will repair it, at no cost to the town. The pump and motor have been installed at the lake, and waiting for power. An aerator went out this morning, was reset and is working now. Ramey Environmental is installing a portable automatic sampler for influent and effluent, to make this task more efficient. The town is now out of salt sand, and Marc advised that he felt the winter season with snow removal had gone well. Weed spraying will begin this week, and sprinklers will be turned on at the park next week. Well # 5—Canfield is waiting on one more part to get this well repaired, and to get it back online.
Board Member Comments
Mayor Kipp advised that public works would like to see the islands on Main Street phased out, to make snow removal more efficient on Main Street.
Trustee Traxler was approached regarding the school zone signs, as to why there was not a sign farther to the east on Woodward.
Town clean up is scheduled for Saturday, June 13, 2009.
Committee Reports
Finance—None
Water/Waste Water--None
Parks –Plaque is up at park
Streets—None.
Adjournment: Motion was made by Trustee Tyler, seconded by Trustee Brandt, to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried 5-0; Mayor Kipp, Trustees Brandt, Tyler, Blackston, and Traxler voted yes. The meeting adjourned at 9:15 p.m.
ATTEST:
Danny R. Kipp, Mayor Debra L. Chumley, Town Clerk
TOWN OF KEENESBURG
LIQUOR LICENINGSING AUTHORITY AGENDA
MONDAY, APRIL 20, 2009
IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING BOARD MEETING
KEENESBURG TOWN MEETING HALL
140 S.MAIN STREET, KEENESBURG, CO 80643
Call to order: Meeting was called to order at 9:14 p.m.
Roll Call: Roll Call: Board members present: Trustees Steve Brandt, Wendi Tyler, Leroy Blackston, and Richard Traxler, and Mayor Danny Kipp.
Board members absent: Trustees Cindy Baumgartner and Tony Dreher (work conflict).
Others Present: Town Attorney, Kathleen Harrington, Town Clerk, Debbie Chumley
q. Consideration of Liquor License Renewal—Ponderosa Inn:
Motion was made by Trustee Blackston, seconded by Trustee Traxler to approve the liquor license renewal for the Ponderosa Inn; motion carried 5-0; Mayor Kipp, Trustees Brandt, Tyler, Blackston, and Traxler voting yes.
Adjournment: Motion was made by Trustee Tyler, seconded by Trustee Blackston, to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried 5-0; Mayor Kipp, Trustees Brandt, Tyler, Blackston, and Traxler voted yes. The meeting adjourned at 9:18 p.m.
ATTEST:
Danny R. Kipp, Mayor Debra L. Chumley, Town Clerk
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