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TOWN OF KEENESBURG BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING AGENDA MONDAY, JUNE 21, 2010 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, June 21, 2010 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 Cindy Baumgartner, Steve Brandt, Richard Traxler, Sandra Beach and Wendi Tyler, and Mayor Danny Kipp. Board members absent: Leroy Blackston. Others Present: Town Clerk, Debbie Chumley, Town Attorney, Kathleen Kelly
Mayor’s Address: None.
Public Comments: None.
Consent Agenda a. Approval of minutes 05/17/10 b. Approval of Bills/Financials: Mayor Kipp brought two payments to the board’s attention: US Bank 20830.00 last water bond payment and 63,265.05 the CWCB loan payment for the Lost Creek Well. Motion was made by Trustee Baumgartner, seconded by Trustee Brandt to approve the items on the consent agenda; motion carried 6-0, Mayor Kipp, Trustees Baumgartner, Brandt, Traxler, Beach, and Tyler voting yes.
Old Business: c. ORDINANCE 2010-02 Contractor’s licensing: The discussion regarding this ordinance had the following points: adding cost that will be passed along to the consumer, recent hail damage has brought many contractors to the area, licensing would be a step toward protecting the consumer from fraud, helps keep non-reputable contractors out of the town, and protect the reputable businessman. Motion was made by Mayor Kipp, seconded by Trustee Brandt to adopt ORDINANCE 2010-02; a roll call vote was taken; motion carried 5-1. Mayor Kipp, Trustees Baumgartner, Brandt, Traxler, and Tyler voting yes, Trustee Beach voting no.
d. RESOLUTION 2010-06 Fees for Services Motion was made by Trustee Baumgartner, seconded by Trustee Traxler to adopt RESOLUTION 2010-06 with a change to item S. contractor’s license $25.00 initial fee, if applied for after work has commenced the fee shall be $50.00; motion carried 6-0, Mayor Kipp, Trustees Baumgartner, Brandt, Traxler, Beach, and Tyler voting yes.
e. Medical Marijuana regulations: Mayor Kipp advised the board that Weld County was planning to ban medical marijuana, and their first public hearing was to be held this evening. The Town Clerk advised the board of the possible revenue that could be obtained by allowing medical marijuana, stating that Garden City has four medical marijuana dispensaries and they receive $1500-$1700 per month per dispensary in sales tax. There was discussion to defer the question to the voters, town attorney, Kathleen Kelly advised that the board could ban if they desired and hold a vote at a later date when the next municipal election is scheduled in April 2012. The board directed staff to prepare an ordinance banning medical marijuana dispensaries.
New Business f. Amendment of IGA with Weld County School District RE-3J Exhibit A: Tabled
g. Cost Recovery Agreement with Weld County School District Re-3J pertaining to water pipeline/ RESOLUITION 2010-00 approving the First Amendment to the IGA and the Cost Recovery Agreement with School District RE-3J: Motion was made by Mayor Kipp, seconded by Trustee Traxler to table items f & g; motion carried 6-0, Mayor Kipp, Trustees Baumgartner, Brandt, Traxler, Beach, and Tyler voting yes.
h. Planning Commission recommend changes to zoning code: The board discussed the recommended changes to the zoning code, and directed staff to publish public notice for public hearings to be scheduled for Thursday, August 12, and Monday August 16, 2010.
PUBLIC COMMENT: Mayor Kipp acknowledged citizens in attendance and asked if they had any public comment as no one was present at the time it was addressed on the agenda.
Mellisa Blackburn, 150 Lambert St. Keenesburg, CO: Mellisa submitted a request to the board to consider allowing chickens in the town limits, and asked if the board had any questions prior to considering this change. She addressed the board concerning bird flu stating that her research had revealed that there have not been any cases of bird flu that has been contagious to humans in North America. She also noted that her letter included a list of cities that allow chickens, and she would very much like to have chickens. It was asked why 10 chickens were being requested; Mellisa based this number on their ability to produce four dozen eggs per week. There were additional questions regarding the requirements for chicken coops that were suggested as well.
Bruce Sparrow, 29519 Cr 16 ½ Keenesburg, CO He has heard that the fair board was requesting a rezone to allow them to hold any events that they want. Mr. Sparrow wanted to make sure that the board was aware that he opposes this idea because when he sold them the property the stipulation was that they be annexed into town so that there would be some type of control in place regarding the use of the fairgrounds. Mayor Kipp advised Mr. Sparrow that the fair board was considering taking this question to the voters, but that it has not formally been submitted. Mr. Sparrow expressed a concern over allowing the fair to have complete and total control over all events. Mr. Sparrow’s comment was just to let the board be aware of his position regarding the use of the fairgrounds.
Pat Cooke, 28230 Hwy 52, Keenesburg, CO Pat addressed the board in regards to the possibility of the town sponsoring a garage sale weekend for the residents and advertise for them to get some people through town.
i. Consideration of citizen request to allow chickens within town limits: The board discussed the pros and cons: had heard good things from Longmont, chickens are farm animals and should not be allowed in the town limits, property values, what neighbors consider acceptable in their neighborhood, potential for more skunks, and coyotes, questions on enforcement. No staff for enforcement will act on complaints. All chickens are locked up every single night, because if the owner wants to keep their chickens alive, they will keep them inside. The consensus of the board was not to consider a change to the ordinance. Ms. Blackburn asked what the process was to take this proposal to the voters, and was directed to contact staff and they would be happy to help her with that.
j. Consideration of planning for Town Event 2011 (formation of committee and discussion)/Scheduling of Town wide Garage Sale with town to provide advertising estimate of $200 expense: The board discussed the possibility of sponsoring a garage sale weekend, and the consensus was to move forward with this idea and schedule it for the last day of summer to start an annual event. A committee was also formed to discuss a town sponsored event for 2011, Trustee Beach, and Tyler, will work in conjunction with Pat Cooke, president of the Chamber of Commerce. They will report back to the board as the plans progress.
Board Member Information:
k. 1) June Well Flow Data 2) Possible SE Weld County Jr. Fair and Rodeo Assn Action regarding Fair Grounds Zone district. 3) Information from CML regarding Amendment 60, 61 and Proposition 101. 4) May Mosquito Report 5) Report from Board of Education Meeting June 10, 2010.
Staff Reports
Legal: No payment has been received from Resource Colorado; payment deadline is July 7, 2010. Engineering: Have not heard back from the State of Colorado regarding the WWTP design approval. Public Works: The islands on Main Street have been removed, and working hard to stay ahead of the weeds.
Board Member Comments
Committee Reports
Finance Water/Waste Water Parks Streets
Adjournment: Motion was made by Trustee Tyler, seconded by Trustee Brandt to adjourn the meeting; motion carried 6-0, Mayor Kipp, Trustees Baumgartner, Brandt, Traxler, Beach, and Tyler voting yes. Meeting adjourned at 8:56 p.m.
ATTEST:
Danny R. Kipp, Mayor Debra L. Chumley, Town Clerk
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