TOWN OF GEORGETOWN BOARD OF SELECTMEN May 14,2024 Regular scheduled meeting minutes  CALLTOORDER/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE  The Georgetown Board of Selectmen held a regular scheduled meeting on Tuesday, May 14, 2024. The meeting was held at the Georgetown Town Hall, 404 6th St. with the option to join virtually. The meeting was streamed live via the town website: AXOATORpeONnIS, hosted by Town Clerk, Jennifer Yobski. Police Judge Kelsey called the meeting to order at 6:01  p.m. ROLL CALL  Police Judge Kelsey took the roll call, Selectmen answering in-person were. Rob Connell, Amanda Cooper, Jon Jennings, Dwayne Goscinski, Mary Smith, and Rich Barrows. Town Administrator: Rick Keuroglian, Town Attorney: Gerald Dahl, Acting Marshal Jon Gaskins, Town Treasurer: Mary Sims, Assistant Town Administrator: Kazia Hart, and Town  STAFF  Clerk: Jennifer Yobski AUDIENCE:  Tom Elliott, Bob Hamilton, and Deborah Butler  AGENDA APPROVAL Amendment:  1. Add: Statement about County Commissioner Sean Wood's recent death. Selectman Connell made a motion to approve the May 14, 2024, agenda as amended, second by Selectman Cooper, and the motion passed with unanimous vote.  AUDIENCE BUSINESS  Tom Elliott, 71731d St., asked the Board when the semi-truck that caught fire will be removed from the entrance ramp heading east out ofGeorgetown that has been there since May 7,2024. He stated that the Town should notify its citizens of what is happening with the situation. Acting Marshal Gaskins stated that the truck is out of his jurisdiction and is being handled by Colorado State Patrol who has red-tagged the truck. Gaskins contacted Sergeant Kessler with the Colorado State Patrol who told him that there are 3 different insurance carriers involved with this situation. Intact Insurance is handling the trailer, the cargo is handled by Berkeley Insurance, and Kessler said that Sentry Select is handling the ability/envyironmental cleanup. The cargo contents  will have to be disposed of before they can arrange aj pickup for the trailer.  Page I 5-14-24    Deborah Butler, 1760 Skyline Rd., asked ift the material that isi in the barrels of the semi-truck on the entrance ramp tol I-70 is al hazard to wildlife? Acting Marshal Gaskins answered no, the Policer Judge Kelsey announced the death of County Commissioner, Sean Wood. Mr. Wood passed away May 6, 2024. She added that at the next County Commissioner's: meeting on May 21,2024, there will be ai memorial for Mr. Wood where the public can give comments. Mary Sims, Town Treasurer, stated that George Town Cannabis will be receiving a credit of $9,000 and ai refund of $18,000 for the overpayment ofi its occupation tax that was discussed at Selectman Connell made a motion to approve the payables from 4/19/24-5/9/24 as presented, second by Selectman Cooper and the motion passed with unanimous vote.  material will not affect wildlife or the environment.  PAYABLES-4/19/24-5924  the last meeting.  MINUTES APPROVAL Amendment:  April 23, 2024, Regular scheduled meeting  1. Page 3- Under Ordinance #4 (Series 2024) - Typo in the statement about public comments- Selectman Connell made a motion to approve the April 23, 2024, regular scheduled meeting minutes as amended, second by Selectman Cooper and the motion passed with  change "we" to "were".  unanimous vote. May 6, 2024 Special Meeting Amendment:  1. Under Executive Session - Add. Joe Rivera, Assistant Town Attorney was present. Selectman Connell made a motion to approve the May 6, 2024, special meeting minutes as amended, second by Selectman Cooper and the motion passed with unanimous vote.  NEW ANDUNFINISHED BUSINESS  Parks & Recreation Commission Appointment ofLexi Berger  1.Lexi Berger filed al letter ofi intent to join the commission on April 1, 2024, which mentioned her extensive background in recreation tourism policy and management. The Parks & Recreation Commission in its May 2, 2024, meeting, recommended Lexi Berger to fill the Selectman Connell made a motion to appoint Lexi Berger to the Parks & Recreation Commission, second by Selectman Cooper and the motion passed with unanimous vote.  vacant seat on the commission.  Page2 5-14-24    2. Strousse Park Refresh Project = Bob Hamilton A. Neils Lunceford Contract Amendment  Neils Lunceford submitted quotes toj provide an amendment to its contract fori installation of ad drip emitter for $1,685.76 and toj plant a 12' to 14' evergreen tree for $2,845.20. Selectman Connell made a motion to approve the quote from Neils Lunceford to purchase the drip emitter installation for $1,685.76 and to provide a 12' to 14' evergreen tree for $2,845.20, second by Selectman Cooper and the motion passed with unanimous vote.  B. Local Electric Contract Amendment backfill, and excavating at Strousse Park.  Local Electric has submitted a quote to install six pole lights, one sconce light, trenching and Selectman Goscinski made a motion to approve the quote from Local Electric, LLC for an amount not to exceed $57,368.00, second by Selectman Connell and the motion passed with  unanimous vote.  C.S Strousse Park Report #32 - April 30, 2024  The below items are within the Phase 4 Base Scope Budget and are covered by the CDOT Flagstone paving throughout the park plaza area and open part of shelter Veneer stone covering on exposed foundations (shelter, planter wall, and parking lot  RMS Grant:  Planter at NE corner oft the plaza  lights)  Natural grass turfarea around the fire pit Concrete paving inside passageway to parking lot Light poles in plaza and parking lot Food truck receptacle Automatic irrigation system  Concrete sidewalk from Rose St. to restroom Plumbing for potable water and irrigation systems  D. Parking Lot Expansion -May 7,2024  The Business Promotion Commission and the Parks and Recreation Commission both were asked for a recommendation on expanding the Strousse Park parking lot. For this expansion to happen, a tree would need to be cut down. Mr. Hamilton thought the tree was dying, and had a certified arborist analyze the tree, and it was determined the tree was healthy. Both commissions recommended to the Board of Selectmen not to have the tree cut down and Bob Hamilton presented three options for the parking lot project: Option 1- Gravel Surface $13,500, Option 2 -] Permeable Paving: $34,760, and Option 3 - Asphalt Paving: $33,700. Selectman Smith made a motion to approve Option 2-1 Permeable Paving: not to exceed $34,760, second by Selectman Connell and the motion passed with unanimous vote.  therefore to not expand the parking lot of Strousse Park.  Page 3 5-14-24    Mr. Hamilton stated that the funding source for the parking lot has not yet been determined. Mr. Keuroglian mentioned that it is being considered as one oft the uses for E. SPRP Scope and Budget for 2024 and where funding comes from The following items are budgeted for in the Parks & Recreation Commission Capital Additional concession area at SE end of shelter with concrete floor Buildout ofinsulated/heated utility room in storage area for potable water plumbing. The Board decided to table this item and Mr. Keuroglian will check with the Parks & Recreation Commission for its confirmation oft the $10,000 cost. 3. Argentine Streetlight Repair/Conversion - Bob Hamilton the replacement parts of $7,795.00 (installation not included).  the. ARPA Funds.  Improvement Fund:  Mr. Keuroglian asked Mr. Hamilton to take an inventory oft the streetlights on Argentine St. that have needed repair. Mr. Hamilton obtained a quote from Lighting & Controls for Selectman Jennings made a motion to approve the quote from Lighting & Controls for an amount not to exceed $7,795, second by Selectman Barrows and the motion Mr. Hamilton would like to order the lights for the Argentine North Project since the delivery time is out 22-24 weeks. This item isi in the project budget. Selectman Jennings made a motion to approve a quote from Lighting and Controls for $108,444 for twenty-one streetlights for the Argentine North Project, second by 4. Ordinance #5 (Series 2024) Common Outdoor Dining Area Ordinance - First AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING A NEW SECTION 5.16.090 OF THE GEORGETOWN MUNICIPAL CODE TO ALLOW COMMUNAL OUTDOOR The Business Promotion Commission tasked Kazia Hart to determine ifit would be possible to allow people to have open containers of alcohol on 6th St. in the Historic Commercial District in a communal area. Town Attorney, Gerald Dahl, did research and determined that a Communal Outdoor Dining Area (CODA) would be the best way to have a common alcohol consumption area. It has been discovered through the research that a designated pedestrian walking only area must be identified with no vehicular traffic to have open containers ofalcohol in the communal area. This would require street closures in town. Ms. Hart talked to business owners on 6th St. and had supporters ofthe  passed with unanimous vote.  Selectman Smith and the motion passed with unanimous vote.  Reading  DINING AREAS  idea. Page 4 5-14-24    A business owner expressed concern regarding traffic being directed into residential areas. Ms. Hart also mentioned other towns/cities that have a CODA and they have The idea is to have CODA along with Mountain Jams Concert Series which is every Saturday afternoon throughout the summer. Ms. Hart stated that Acting Marshal Gaskins has expressed concern about people drinking into the evenings and the effects it could Ms. Hart explained that the liquor license business owners that are participating would apply to the State to expand its premises to cover CODA. This application has the following requirements: 1)The CODA must be within 1000 ft. oft the permanent licensed premises oft the liquor license holder, 2). A security and control plan, and 3) Proofof Selectman Smith wanted more information such as dates, times, and rules, and whether there are two liquor license holders that want to sign up for the CODA. She also mentioned that by Code, the Town's! parks do not allow alcohol. Ifmerchants want to bring out products to sell on the sidewalks during the CODA, the merchants will need encroachment licenses with the Town. She also requested feedback from the Georgetown Police Department and the Clear Creek Fire. Authority. Another concern she had was regarding the Guanella Pass traffic on the weekend in the summer. Selectman Cooper wondered where the liability is held ifaj person has been over-served and isi in the CODA. Who is responsible? She wants to make sure to cover the Town's liability. She spoke of! her experience with her restaurant of people not obeying the boundaries of bringing alcoholic drinks into the establishment and attempting tol leave the restaurant with liquor. She anticipates that could be aj problem with CODA. Selectman Connell had concerns about putting one: more issue on Acting Marshal Gaskins's responsibilities. He suggested a work session should be scheduled to discuss Mr. Dahl stated that local procedures can be added to the ordinance as an exhibit. This could include liability, referrals, license holder responsibilities to control the perimeter, referrals from other agencies, responsibility of over service to customers. He suggested having a work session to discuss the local policies and created the below list from  reported that there have been no negative issues with it.  have.  general liability and liquor liability insurance for the CODA.  and gather more information.  requests oft the Selectmen.: 1.L Licensee responsibility 3. eligible area map 4. Dates Times Page 5 5-14-24  2. Police Department and Clear Creek Fire Authority referrals    5. General liability over entire area 6. Bringing outside alcohol into CODA 8. CODA and Special Events  7. What level oflicenses can be included (ex: does it preclude on/off premises licensed  applicants)  9. How does Mountain. Jams Concert Series benefit? 10. Alcohol vendors and participation in Strousse Park 11. Encroachments for merchants in CODA  The Town Attorney, Gerald Dahl, will research the items mentioned and bring findings back to the Board SO it can schedule a Work Session to discuss the policies it would like 5. Ordinance #6 (Series 2024)National Electric Code (NEC)2023 Adoption - First AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE NATIONAL SAFEbuilt the Town's Building Permit and Inspection consultant, advised the Town to upgrade from the 2020 National Electric Code to the 2023 version. Selectman Connell made a motion to approve Ordinance #6 (Series 2024) on first reading, second by Selectmen Goscinski and the motion passed with 6. License Agreement with the Town ofGeorgetown and Jeffrey and Micki Savage for Block: 123 TRS PT BLKI 12 and PT SPRUANCE MLST #363 LS MIN RTS Jeff Savage, owner of 403 4th St., appeared before the Planning Commission on October 12,2023, and before the Board of Selectmen on November 11, 2023, to request an Encroachment License for him to have better access to his property through the town- owned lot. This item was continued because the Board of Selectmen determined that a License Agreement was more of an appropriate document for the situation. Mr. Dahl suggested the following condition be added to the License Agreement: al better  tol have added to the ordinance from the findings.  Reading  ELECTRICAL CODE, 2023 EDITION  unanimous vote.  detailed map of the encroachment area. 1. Page 1, C. Delete "vehicular" 2. Page 1, 1. Delete "occupy"  The following amendments were suggested for the agreement:  3. Page 2, 10. Delete transferred by Licensee to a subsequent owner" 4. Revoke and reapply if owner of property has sold property 5. Revoke and reapply ifr new owners S at neighbor's house - 401 4thSt. 6. Revoke and reapply if owner applies for a short-term rental permit  Page 6 5-14-24    Selectman Cooper made a motion to approve thel License Agreement to grant access through the town owned parking lot on 3rd St. with the following conditions: That the rear access is not guaranteed and if access is blocked, the owner will not be allowed to have any vehicles towed and with the above mentioned amendments as mentioned in the May 14, 2024 meeting made to the agreement, second by Selectman Connell and the motion passed with unanimous vote. 7. Police License Plate Reader - Ouote from Motorola Solutions for$15.085 Acting Marshal Gaskins requested a license plate reader to be installed on a police department vehicle. The license plate reader automatically reads the license plate on a vehicle and collects data such as suspended licenses, revoked licenses, warrants, stolen There was a burglary at ai newly construction home recently. That was an inside job, stolen from Grand Junction. Gaskins thought if! he had the license plate reader program it would be very easy to find the burglar. Especially now since he is solo, he feels it will help enhance public safety for the community. It will also helpjurisdictions give each Selectman Smith suggested having a stationary camera at the roundabout. She asked ifin Colorado and the license plate comes up with something oni it, does that give a policeman the right to pull the car over? Gaskins answered yes, there is established case law that ifa license plate comes up revoked by a manual search, he does not have tol know who the car is registered to pull the car over. Gaskins stated that all he needs is reasonable  vehicles, amber alerts, etc., whatever it is programmed to do.  other information to solve crimes.  suspicion toj pull a car over.  Gaskins would like a stationary reader at the roundabout since it is the only entrance/exit into town besides Guanella Pass. The Board has previously discussed the issue when the The Board of Selectmen decided it needs an expanded quote for two stationary cameras: one for the lake and another faster one for the roundabout. They would also like a policy regarding the cameras and multiple bids for the cameras. Thisi item was tabled.  7thSt. bridge was hit. Iti is budgeted for up to $14,000 for this year.  8. Resolution #6 (Series 2024) EQUIPMENT  AR RESOLUTION APPROVING DISPOSITION OF CERTAIN TOWN-OWNED Acting Marshall Jon Gaskins would like to sell one oft the Police Department's pickup trucks to the Clear Creek County Sheriff's Department. It was determined from the Kelley Blue Book and evaluation from the police use of the vehicle that $18,000 would  be the selling price.  Page 7 5-14-24    Selectman Smith made a motion to approve Resolution #6 (Series 2024) as presented, second by Selectman Connell and the motion passed with unanimous vote.  DISCUSSIONITEM  American Rescue Plan Act(ARPA)funds  ARPA funds have been committed for purchase of the skid steer and motor grader repairs. Capital projects discussed for the remainder APRPA funds: Used Coast Guard rescue boat, Argentine Streetlight replacement project, Strousse Park parking lot, design plan and bidding package for the mitigation ofrock wall on Loop Dr., Affordable Housing (MJHA), downtown business incentive program, downtown façade, new Town Hall project (Engineering), CLMR Study for the Mill Site, and a diesel exhaust system for the Fire Department. Total ARPA funds were $265,00 and $100,000 has been spent on the skid steer and motor grader.  STAFF ITEMS  Acting Marshal Report and Police Policy update - Jon Gaskins Bicycle helmet program for youths Implementing this summer  Policies and Procedures - Internal Affairs for the police department- specifically 1)(K)ofthe Standard Operating Guidelines. The draft will be sent to Gerald  Dahl, Town Attorney. Jeffcom April 2024 monthly report Assistant Town Administrator's update  HB21-1110 update - The Statewide Internet Portal Authority (SIPA) released a micro grant of $10,000, with no matching funds required for the HB21-1110 mandate. An application for the grant was submitted on behalf of the Town, and the announcement ofa award recipients will be in mid-June. Ms. Hart has put all the quotes on hold until The Planning Commission is starting a review ofthe 2016 Comprehensive Plan, and the board of Selectmen were invited toj participate in the discussion.  itis determined if the Town will receive a grant.  Town Administrator's Report and Task List  Xcel installed a coffer box at the dam incorrectly which created havoc on the water system. Ifti the: sedimentation oft the water is greater than .30 the water plant must shut down and it's been at .5 during this issue. The trash rack was also not Ryan Zabel, Public Works Supervisor, did not receive notice to shut the plant. The Watershed Protection Permit requires Xcel to give notification to the Town. The employees of the water department spend al lot of extra hours working on the The owner of the encroaching rock wall at 10th St. and Main St. said his plan ist to remove the rock wall from the Townr right-of-way within two months.  installed correctly.  water plant to get it back into regular working condition.  Page 8 5-14-24    EXECUTIVESESSION  Selectman Goscinski made a motion to go into Executive Session under C.R.S. 24-6- 402(4)(b) and (e) for a conference with the' Town Attorney, Town Administrator, and appropriate staff to receive. legal advice on and instruct negotiators on litigation between the Town of Georgeotwn and Capital Prize Mine (V), he further moved to adjourn the Board of Selectmen meeting at the conclusion oft the Executive Session, second by  Selectman Smith and the motion passed with unanimous vote. Joe Rivera, Assistant Town Attorney attended the Executive Session. The Executive Session commenced at 9:34 p.m. and ended at 10:11 p.m.  ADJOURN  ATTEST:  Guatribldh Jennifer Yobski, Town Clerk  AEK  TOWI, COLOPID *SEAL* : 3 AIED JANUAF  E  Page 9 5-14-24