TOWN OF MORRISON BOARD OF TRUSTEES MORRISON TOWN HALL, 110 STONE STREET REGULAR MEETING OF THE: BOARD OF TRUSTEES  TUESDAY, MARCH 19, 2024 6:00 P.M.  Call to Order. Mayor Wolfe called the Regular Town Board Meeting to order at 6:00 P.M. Roll Call. Mayor Chris Wolfe, Trustees Katie Gill, John Leonard, David Wirtz, Paul Sutton, and Adam Way were absent. Trustee Sean Forey was absent. A quorum was established. Staff Present Austin Flanagan (Town. Attorney), Carrie McCool (Town Planner), Bill Vinelli (Chiefo of Police), Dan Lamont (Streets, Ground, and Buildings Director), Ariana Neverdahl (Town Clerk),  Courtney Christensen (Deputy Town Clerk). Amendments to the Agenda. None. Public to Address the Board.  Dave Killingsworth 402 Bear Creek. Avenue. Killingsworth presented a picture from 1874 showing a turntable where the trains came through and stated in 1961 the last commercial building was built in downtown Morrison. Killingsworth would like to see some progression within the Town. Killingsworth did not see anything on the agenda for parking but said he spoke to Doug Hart with Burns & McDonald regarding the plans for the water treatment plant staging area and the possibility ifu using it for parking once the new water treatment plant is completed. Killingsworth would like to see temporary parking and David Clark, Englewood, CO. Clark with Congresswoman Brittany Pettersen's Office stated he is resource and constituent of Morrison. Clark stated that on the federal level, their office was excited to see the passing oft the most recent budget which is allowing a lot ofnew projects for municipalities. Clark stated they will bel having an upcoming housing resource fair and Morrison can sign up for the newsletter online. Clark stated that ifMorrison had any issues with ai federal agency to reach out tol him or his office. Trustee Gill asked Clark about community project funding and stated she did not see a specific category for undergrounding utilities and other hazard mitigation projects. Clark stated they will be seeing  isv willing to donate his time and resources to assist the Town.  guidelines coming out soon and will connect Trustee Gill with his contact.  Presentations. and Hearings.  Public Hearing: Appeal of Planning Commission's decision to deny a Site Development Plan Public Hearing: Special Review for a proposed hotel and other incidental commercial uses Public Hearing: Old Town Historic Overlay District Major Site Improvement for 203 and  for 203 and 205 Bear Creek Avenue in the Town. for 203 and 205 Bear Creek Avenue in the Town. 205 Bear Creek Avenue int the Town. voted aye. The motion carried.  Ar motion was made by' Trustee Gill to continue all three public hearings to the regular Town Board meeting on April 2, 2024. The motion was seconded by' Trustee Leonard. All members present  Town ofl Morrison - Fleet Electrification Analysis Overview.    Streets, Grounds, and Buildings Director Dan Lamont presented a slideshow and reviewed ai fleet electrification analysis overview on the Town's fleet of vehicles. Lamont stated that Xcel Energy provided free vehicle trackers to see ifitr made sense for some ofTown's fleet to be electrified. Lamont stated that 16 vehicles total were chosen to collect data and were driven roughly 26,000 miles total for the study. Lamont stated if an electric vehicle (EV) fleet was implemented, this would save 1761 tons in greenhouse emissions. Lamont stated the cost of ownership savings would be about $30,000/year. Lamont stated the study was conducted during winter months as this is hardest time on cars and would Lamont stated the overall recommendation was to replace six vehicles between the utility department and police department. Lamont stated it would cost roughly $98.001 to charge six vehicles per month. Lamont Lamont asked for direction from the Board whether or not to continue the study with Sawatch. Lamont stated he has received a quote from the company and will relay that to Board ifi interested. Trustee Lamont said the geographic information system (GIS) tracker could be placed in the snow plow fleet for Trustee Sutton asked ift tax subsidies were available ift the Town moves forward with an electric fleet. Lamont stated subsidies were available. Trustee Leonard asked ift the Town could get rebates. Lamont Trustee Way asked if ChiefV Vinelli had test driven the recommended cars. Chief Vinelli stated hel had not, but that he spoke to other Chiefs and they said the vehicles were great for state troopers. Chief Vinelli reminded the Board that it would be roughly $26,000 to upfit the police vehicles and this could become Trustee Leonard suggested the Town replace vehicles as needed and asked Lamont to create a recommendation schedule ofv when the Town should retire vehicles. Lamont stated the Grotab tracker can Mayor Wolfe asked Lamont about the different levels of charging. Lamont reviewed the hours it would take to charge based on different levels and different chargers. Lamont stated he did a site assessment with Charge Point and Morrison does not have the infrastructure for large charging stations. Trustee Wirtz stated that Xcel Energy has a couple of available plans, one of which might be a good option for Morrison. Trustee Wirtz stated he likes the idea ofal DC charger and would like to see this installed east Trustee Sutton stated that Morrison can either get on board with EVs or Morrison is going to be behind the times. Mayor Wolfe suggested Morrison do solar panels on the police department garages as well.  give the best range.  reviewed the cost ofEV chargers and the time it would take to charge the vehicles.  Leonard would like to see the quote and further information on next agenda. residents to track where plowing is taking place within the neighborhoods. stated rebates were available on almost all recommended vehicles.  costly.  help with projecting when the cars should be replaced based on mileage.  oft the Hogback.  General Business.  Ordinance No. 543- An Emergency Ordinance Imposing a Three-Month Moratorium on1 the  Acceptance ofLand Use Applications Under Title 10.  Amotion was made by Trustee Gill to adopt Ordinance No. 543- AN EMERGENCY  2    ORDINANCE IMPOSING A' THREEO_MONTHL MORATORIUMONTHE ACCEPTANCE OF LAND USE APPLICATIONS. The motion was seconded by Trustee Mayor Wolfe asked if the Board should extend this to four months. Town Attorney Flanagan stated the  Leonard. All members present voted aye. The motion carried.  Board can extend the moratorium ifr needed. DRCOG CPRG Support Letter.  Trustee Sutton stated he serves on the committee that reduces pollution to include installing solar panels, insulation, heat pumps, and charging stations, and the government is giving people money to do SO. An motion was made by' Trustee Sutton to approve Mayor Wolfe to execute the letter of support to DRCOG. The motion was seconded by' Trustee Leonard. All members present voted Mayor Wolfe asked ift there were any updates on Dr. Cog. Trustee Sutton stated there are lots of grants  Trustee Sutton would like the Town to endorse it.  aye.' The motion carried. being written. Departmental Reports.  Accounting. Trustee Gill thank Town Clerk Neverdahl for an accounts receivable report that shows the  town'sreimbursement from development and consultant invoices.  Court. None.  Museum. Trustee Gill stated there were an incredible number of projects, volunteers, and educational Police Department. Trustee Way asked Chief Vinelli asked ift the police department monitors illegal license plates. Chief Vinelli stated his officers did: serve as backup but it was not Morrison police Trustee Sutton stated he called the police department on morning oft the most recent snowstorm but received no answer. ChiefVinelli stated the police department was out on accident calls. Trustee Sutton asked what the police department's! hours are. ChiefVinelli stated they are open from 8:00am-4:00pm. Trustee Way stated he noticed speed cameras were installed. Chief Vinelli stated the cameras are not completely online yet but the warning tickets will be $10.00 once they are up and running. ChiefVinelli stated the camera was up last Tuesday and there were 323 violations between 3:00-9:00pm. Chief Vinelli Chief Vinelli stated the lidar cameras are something we have in cars now but he would like to obtain two more to help facilitate issuing tickets. Trustee Gill asked ift there has to be warning signs. ChiefVinelli Chiefv Vinelli asked Town Attorney Flanagan to read al letter thanking Board for the pay raises on behalf  programs this year already and is very pleased with the museum. department. Chief Vinelli stated he is aware oft this issue.  stated Morrison will pay $10.00 per ticket out of the $40.00 collected.  stated he does have signs and they will be posted.  of police department.  3    Trustee Forey. joined the meeting at 6:44) PM.  Planning Commission Project Tracker. Trustee Gill reminded the Board that community meetings regarding rezoning, special review, and initial zoning that comes with an annexation will begin to happen. Streets & Grounds. Lamont asked the Board ifl May 18th and 19th, would work for the Town clean up days. Board approved. Mayor Wolfe suggested the Town host the yearly clean up days on the same days every: year. Board agreed. Trustee Leonard asked Lamont what happened ift they run out of dumpsters. Lamont stated there was aj power loss during the snowstorm and in addition the town office generator stopped working. Lamont stated streets and ground has a mobile generator but iti is limited in power and that he can purchase another mobile generator or can look into a stationary generator. Lamont asked for Town Clerk. Town Clerk Neverdahl stated the yearly audit has started. Town Clerk Neverdahl asked the Board for dates for a work session on Title 10 revision. Trustee Leonard stated he would like this to bea a Town Clerk Neverdahl asked the Board for direction on obtaining another television for Board meetings. Trustee Sutton stated the current television is too small and hard to see. Trustee Leonard stated he would rather have screen sharing capabilities on theirt tablets. The consensus of the Board was to hold of on Town Clerk Neverdahl asked' Trustee Gill for an update on the Spring Street. bridge project. Trustee Gill stated Jim Gill has completed his assessment on the Spring Street bridge and created aj plan for the Board tor review. Trustee Gill stated it will be approximately $21,000 for new timbers and hardware to be approved by the Board and anticipates hiring a contractor to demo the asphalt and install/replace beams totaling roughly $35,000. Trustee Gill stated the reminder of the project can be done in-house. Trustee  Lamont stated they would simply order more.  Board direction. Mayor Wolfe asked Lamont to bring back quotes on each option.  special meeting. The Board agreed on the 4th of April at 5:00pm.  obtaining an additional tv.  Gill stated Jim Gill will not be paid for his time on this as he has volunteered.  Town Attorney. None. Consent Agenda.  Amotion was made by Trustee Way to approve the Consent Agenda for March 19,2024with amendments to the minutes. The motion was seconded by Trustee Wirtz. All members present  voted aye. The motion carried. Board Comments.  Trustee Forey stated he tried toj join the meeting but the link would not work sO he was late. Trustee Leonard asked Town Clerk Neverdahl if she had raised her pay rate. Town Clerk Neverdahl stated no. The Board provided direction to have her wages increased and made Trustee Wirtz stated he spoke to aj planning commission member who voices conçerns over the difficulty in accessing their Town email and stated he has found the same difficulties. Trustee  retroactive to February 20, 2024.  Wirtzsuggested a training session for the email platform.  4    Trustee Wirtz stated aj planning commission member also mentioned concerns about at trail access Trustee Wirtz thanked streets and grounds for their diligence in plowing after the snowstorm. Trustee Wirtz suggested the Town approach Leo Bradley about aj potential parking garage. Lamont stated there was a possibility ofmaking the Town's "bone yard" a parking lot.  and adding a new trail within Town.  Trustee Sutton thanked streets and grounds for snowplowing. vacation request as there was no benefit to the Town.  Trustee Sutton stated he was disappointed in the Board's decision to approve thel Forey/Leonard  Trustee Gill thanked Trustee Wirtz for mentioning the Town email issue.  Trustee Gill stated she went to the Board County Commissioners meeting and encouraged her fellow Board members to participate in an upcoming meeting. Trustee Gill stated there wasa RTD speaker at the last meeting and they spoke about building a line that would go from Golden through Morrison. Trustee Gill stated that Golden suggested putting a deal in place with. Jefferson Trustee Gill suggested that Town Board minutes be included in the planning commission packets Trustee Way stated long-time resident and previous Mayor, Mary Poe, broke her hip and Ar motion was made by Trustee Way to go into Executive Session fora conference under Town Charter Section 3.4 and C.R.S. $74-64024)b)and (e) with the Town Attorney and appropriate staff for a conference with the Town Attorney for the purposes of receiving legal advice on specific legal questions and to determine positions relative to matters that may be subject to negotiations, develop a strategy for negotiations, and instruct negotiators concerning a proposed separation agreement with the' Town Manager. Themotion was seconded by Trustee Sutton. All members Adjournment. Mayor Wolfe adjourned the regular Town Board Meeting at 7:17P.M. Mayor Wolfe reopened the regular Town Board Meeting at 7:38 P.M.  County open space and trails and she felt that was important too.  sO everyone is ont the same page.  encouraged fellow Board members to reach out tol her.  present voted aye. The motion carried.  Trustee Way made a motion to approve Resolution 2024-04 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OFTRUSTEES APPROVING A SEPARATION AGREEMENT WITH THE' TOWN MANAGER. The motion was seconded by Trustee Gill. All members present voted aye. The motion carried. Trustee Sutton asked for direction ifs someone asks about the prior Town Manager. Town Attorney Flanagan stated the agreement is subject to CORA.  Mayor Wolfe stated the Board needs to move forward with the Town Manager position. Mayor Wolfe stated he had a meeting with all department heads and received feedback that they would like the position  5    to be filled. Mayor Wolfe stated he did receive interest from a couple of candidates but believes we need Trustee Leonard stated he would like also like an RFP and ai full-time Town Manager. Trustee Sutton  to put the application out on referral (RFP).  agreed.  Trustee Forey stated he would like to see the position posted as soon as possible.  Trustee Gill would like clarification on the RFP and interim position option. Trustee Gill suggested putting specifics in the RFP like the' Town Manager needing expertise in land use and zoning, quasi- judicial processes, experience with police departments, and water/wastewater experience specifically with Trustee Wirtz asked for some discussion on education requirements, certifications, and what kind of position the Board is seeking (i.e., full-time, hybrid). Trustee Gill stated she would like the position to be Town Attorney Flanagan stated he would send Town Clerk Neverdahl a sample RFP to use and to send to Trustee Sutton asked ifthel Board would collectively interview the candidates. Mayor Wolfe suggested forming a committee. Town Attorney Flanagan stated the committee would interview candidates and own Clerk Neverdahl asked the Board ift the department heads should bei involved. Mayor Wolfe would like Town Clerk Neverdahl and some department heads involved int the selection. Town Clerk Neverdahl stated she can collectively gather feedback from the directors and bring it back to! Board.  intergovernmental agreements.  full-time on -site.  the Board for review and comments.  present the Board with the final two candidates for further interview. T  Trustee Sutton volunteered to be on the committee. $110,000 but the Board can amend it.  Trustee Sutton asked what the salary for the position should be. Mayor Wolfe stated the salary was set at Trustee Gill volunteered to be on committee but stated she will be unavailable the second Board meeting Trustee Way made a motion for Trustee Sutton, Trustee Gill, and staff to form a committee to hire anew" Town Manager. The motion was seconded by Trustee Leonard. All members present voted Trustee Forey asked the Board to set a salary range. Trustee Sutton suggested a salary range of$110,000- 125,000. Trustee Gill suggested al higher range based on experience given that this position is a tall order and would like to see something with at least al bachelor's or master's degree in public administration and would like the range to go up to $150,000. Trustee Sutton suggested we start the wage range at $110,000 in case the best candidate only has a bachelor's degree. The Board collectively agreed that the salary  inl May.  aye. The motion carried.  range be $110,000-150,000.  Mayor Wolfe adjourned the regular Town Board Meeting at 7:54 P.M.  TOWN OF MORRISON  6    TOWN OF  Chris Wolfe, Mayor  ATTEST:  O  Eourtney Christersen;Deputy  Clerk  Zco  7