City Council

CITY OF BRUSH! MINUTES OF THE OCTOBER 12, 2015 – REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING The City Council of the City of Brush, Colorado met in regular session on October 12, 2015. Mayor Chuck Schonberger called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. The meeting was held at Brush City Hall. The pledge of allegiance was given. Present on roll call were: Mayor Chuck Schonberger Councilor Jeanine Anderson Councilor Heath Becker Councilor Kimberly Dykes Councilor Vicky Quinlin Councilor Mark Smith Absent: Councilor Rick Bain Also present were City Attorney Bo Chapin, Finance Director Joanne Gosselink, Public Works Director Dale Colerick, Assistant Administrator Karen Schminke, Fire Chief Tad Anderson, and City Clerk Andrea Strand. MINUTES The minutes of the regular meeting of September 28, 2015, and the minutes from the October 5, 2015, joint City Council/Brush Rural Fire District meeting were approved as submitted. VISITORS AND DELEGATIONS None. MANAGEMENT Petition for Annexation (Hospital Road/MCR 27) Assistant Administrator Schminke presented a Petition for Annexation for Hospital Road/MCR 27. This was part of the terms of an Agreement with Morgan County and Farmers Realty when the improvements were made to Hospital Road. Staff has reviewed and found the annexation petition and supporting documentation complete and in compliance with applicable City and State regulations. Councilor Smith moved, second by Councilor Dykes, to authorize the Mayor to sign the petition as the petitioner, this would initiate the process to annex County Road 27/Hospital Road into City limits.. The roll call vote was unanimous. Council Proceedings –October 12, 2015 1 Resolution No. 2015-14 Approving Petition for Annexation of Hospital Road/MCR 27 Assistant Administrator Schminke presented a Resolution that if approved would find the annexation petition complete to annex MCR 27/Hospital Road into City limits. A public hearing would be set for November 23, 2015, at 6 p.m. Statutory requirements require notice of this hearing to be published on October 21, October 28, November 4, and November 11. Councilor Quinlin moved, second by Councilor Smith, to approve Resolution No. 2015-14 Approving the Petition for Annexation of County Road 27. The roll call vote was unanimous. FINANCE City Disbursements Councilor Quinlin moved, second by Councilor Dykes to approve City bills from September 28- October 12, 2015. The motion was approved unanimously by roll call vote. General Fund $ 55,630.36 Capital Improvement Fund $ 19.99 Capital Reserve Fund $ 10,345.63 Water Fund $ 10,731.56 Trash and Garbage Fund $ 13,682.26 Waste Water Fund $ 8,245.16 Storm Water Fund $ 2,340.85 Golf Course Fund $ 7,901.13 Conservation Trust Fund $ 47,616.57 Community Enhancement Fund $ 4,137.25 Joslin Needham Fund $ 24,701.00 Payroll and Cafeteria $ 65,661.19 Payroll Liability $ 41,061.09 Disbursements Total $ 292,074.04 2016 BUDGET LINE ITEMS SUBMITTED Finance Director Gosselink presented the Preliminary 2016 Budget as required by Colorado Statute.to be presented by October 15. She reported that capital outlay projects would be presented at the October 26, 2015, council meeting. STAFF REPORTS Assistant City Administrator • Announced that the Historic Preservation Board has an opening for a board member. Council Proceedings –October 12, 2015 2 Public Works Director Colerick • Reminded citizens that during October and November leaves can be bagged and placed by the regular trash for pick-up. It is a City violation to blow or rack leaves into the streets. • Announced that the Quiet Zone is in currently under construction. • The recent Hospital Road construction won a national award. Recreation • Director Schwindt it currently interviewing individuals interested in managing the restaurant at the golf course. Fire Chief Anderson • Reported on a recent meeting with Greg Etl, from DOLA, concerning applying for a grant for the construction and repair of the fire department building. • Next week he and Ray Uhrick will attend the fire chief conference in Keystone, he can be reached by telephone. City Clerk Strand • Read upcoming meetings and announcements. • Reported that she and Councilor Quinlin represented the City at a Weigh and Win conference in Golden and reported new features. Administrator Torres • Reported that he met with Greg Etl, DOLA Representative, and talked about the fire department building and Phase 4 of the Downtown Project. The City will work to budget and request a supplement as the scope of the project changed with rising ground water. • Sterling Construction continues to clean-up the English Property. Once the English property is cleared we can start on the master plan of the property. • The water advisory board will meet in late October or November. The water attorney will speak on augmentation plans for the City. • He added that the Joslin Needham Foundation has been crucial with the development of the golf course. • EMCH crosswalk is complete. • Continues to reach out to CDOT to schedule a planning meeting for the speed limit study or discussion of the process on Hwy 34 in front of EMCH. • Still researching the digital marquee for marketing. • Tyler will be working on a marketing community video. Council Proceedings –October 12, 2015 3 MAYOR AND COUNCIL REPORTS Mayor Schonberger • Thanked the Joslin Needham and Petteys Foundations for all of their support with City projects. Councilor Quinlin • Reported on the Weigh and Win Conference and provided examples of caring communities. ADJOURNMENT The October 12, 2015, meeting was adjourned at approximately 6:20 p.m. ATTEST: /s/ City Clerk Andrea Strand /s/ Mayor Chuck Schonberger Council Proceedings –October 12, 2015 4