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MAY 8, 2008 Mayor Cressman called the meeting to order at 5:30 pm, May 8, 2008. Upon motion duly made, seconded and passed unanimously, the Board went into executive session dealing with a personnel issue. Upon motion duly made, seconded and passed unanimously, the Board came out of executive session. At 7:00 pm, May 8, 2008, Mayor Cressman called the regular session to order. Regarding the Personnel issue of the Executive Session, the following motion was made. Trustee Jack made a motion to place a letter describing the incident of April 9, 2008 into the employee file for a period of not less than 180 days. The letter to be removed at the discretion of the new Chief of Police after the 180 day period, seconded by Trustee Reynolds. Motion carried, 5 ayes, 2 nays. Attendees:
Pledge of Alliance: Mayor Cressman June Planning Commission Liaison – Trustee Coleman (no meetings) Item #3: Approval of Agenda Trustee McDonald made a motion to approve the agenda, seconded by Trustee Stafford. Motion carried unanimously. Item #4: Consent Items:
Trustee Jack made a motion to approve the Consent Items, Seconded by Trustee Stafford. Motion carried unanimously. Item #5: Committee Reports Mayor Cressman – Mayor's Report Trustee Allen – Police Trustee Allen reported the Police Department 70 agency assists showing that the mutual aid agreement is working well. Trustee Allen stated that he had served as Mayor Pro-tem for the past 2 years and that he was respectively resigning from that position. Trustee Coleman thanked Trustee Allen for all of his work as Trustee and as Mayor Pro-tem. Trustee Coleman - Fire
REMINDERS: Parks and Recreation/Buildings – No report Trustee Jack – Roads Began training for Dan Orcutt, new Road Technician. Familiarization of equipment, roads, drainage, etc. Attended meeting regarding sanitary sewer on County Line Road. I have determined that it is in the best interest of the Town to not allow the sewer line in the road bed. The costs would be way over budget at this time. We have begun some drainage work on Walnut/Crescent and on High, Glen Arm and Dixie Streets. Visit the website, www.PLStreets.org for further information. Dust control was scheduled to begin toward the end of May, but with the milling project, it could be delayed. We are still trying to work out the details so we don’t have to delay that important project. Economic and Community Development – No report Trustee Stafford - Water
I attended a meeting of the Pikes Peak Regional Water Authority and participated in their trip to Stonewall to view the proposed water storage facility. We have received 13 proposals for a new water special council and are recommending Harvey W. Curtis and Associates. Mr. Curtis practice is located in Englewood Colorado and resides in Larkspur. Trustee Stafford made a motion to approve the contract for Harvey W. Curtis & Associates as Special Water Council, subject to Attorney Gaddis’ approval of the contract, seconded by Trustee Allen. Motion carried unanimously. Bob Miner – Fountain Creek Watershed There was no meeting of the Fountain Creek Watershed this month. The Army Corps of Engineers have moved 3 bridges located in Palmer Lake to priority 1 status. Jeff Hulsmann – Awake the Lake The Fishing Derby will be held June 7, 2008. The lake has dropped approximately 1.5” in the last 2 weeks. The committee is still attempting to make contact with the railroad regarding drainage issues at the north end of the lake. Staff: Trustee McDonald Trustee McDonald stated that a meeting of FRERC will be held Wednesday, May 21, 2008 at 7:00 pm at Pinecrest. Everyone is encouraged to attend to hear about the possible gas drilling on Mt. Herman. Item #6: Business License Request – Castle Rock Jeans & Apparel – Christopher Beard Mr. Beard stated their business consists of online retail of women's Christian/non-Christian clothing. At this time, they do not have any sales from the physical location, but may in the future. Trustee McDonald made a motion to approve the business license for Castle Rock Jeans and Apparel, seconded by Trustee Jack. Motion carried unanimously. Item #7: Business License Request – The Junktion – Bonnie Krueger/James Schubauer Ms. Krueger stated they will be offering new and used furniture, household items and books. Trustee Jack made a motion to approve the business license for The Junktion, seconded by Trustee Stafford. Motion carried unanimously. Item #8: Business License Request – Four Great Winds Kite Company – Brian Osterholt Mr. Osterholt could not be in attendance. Clerk Gray spoke on Mr. Osterholt’s behalf. There will be no traffic at the residence, the kites will be sold at special town events such as the Farmers Market and the Fishing Derby and on Kite Day. Trustee Allen made a motion to approve the business license request for Four Great Winds Kite Company, seconded by Trustee Coleman. Motion carried unanimously. Item #9: Lucretia Vaile Museum Expansion – Bob Kirby Mr. Kirby, representing the Historical Society, presented a drawing of the proposed expansion to the museum. The expansion will in line with the north extension. Drainage will be improved. Trustee McDonald made a motion to approve the expansion of the Vaile Museum, seconded by Trustee Stafford. Motion carried unanimously. Item #10: Tentative Approval of Palmer Lake Master Plan Update Clerk Gray explained that due to a time constraint El Paso County Parks asked for tentative approval of the plan. The plan will then be formally presented to the Planning Commission and will be brought back to Council for their approval. The plan has been in the works for approximately 1 year, with input from citizens of Palmer Lake. Trustee McDonald made a motion to grant tentative approval of the Palmer Lake Master Plan Update, seconded by Trustee Stafford. Motion carried unanimously. Item #10A: Discussion\Approval – Hiring of Gene Ferrin, Palmer Lake Chief of Police During the last month a remarkable list of requirements have been satisfied to ensure Gene Ferrin could be hired by Palmer Lake to be our Chief of Police. To accomplish all that was necessary in a short period of time without taking as single short cut became a real challenge. As many of you probably know, a detailed selection process took place to find the best possible candidate to become the next Palmer Lake Chief of Police. After completing the entire process, Gene Ferrin was selected as the applicant most fitting the needs of our town. Then came the required follow-up actions to make his hiring possible. All necessary background checks have been satisfactorily completed, a psychological evaluation completed, an occupational health evaluation has been done, and an employee briefing by the Town Clerk has taken place. Sounds simple, but trust me, to get this done in a brief period became a real challenge. It was a fast track plan that required the help of Gene Ferrin, the Town Staff, the Monument Police Chief, our Police Department, and many others. I can tell you that the community spirit is alive and well in Palmer Lake. Take a look at the welcoming panel the Palmer Lake Elementary School prepared to welcome the Ferrin Family. It is signed by every single student and teacher in the school. Also, many citizens have commented that they whole heartedly welcome the Ferrins and several businesses have expressed that they wish them the very best. Bonnie Allen prepared the western theme table and coffee was donated by the Speedtrap. The bottom line is that every requirement has been satisfied and I believe we are prepared to take the next step. Trustee Allen made a motion that Eugene Ferrin be hired by the Town of Palmer Lake to be Chief of Police and that he be sworn in as the Palmer Lake Chief of Police by the Town Clerk not later than May 16, 2008. His firest official day as Chief will be the day of his swearing, seconded by Trustee McDonald. Motion carried unanimously. Mayor Cressman welcomed Gene Ferrin and stated that the community is very fortunate. Item #11: Public Input Barbara Dalyrmple – 278 Walnut – thanked Trustee Jack, Bob Radosevich and Dan Orcutt for their work on Walnut. Mrs. Dalyrmple expressed concern with the nuisances (garbage, etc.) at some of the homes in Palmer Lake. Officer Vance reported that he has begun an aggressive code enforcement campaign to address these issues. Jane Garrabrant, 723 Eaton, read a letter thanking the volunteer fire department for their support during the Ft. Carson fire. Acting Chief Sgt. Tezak thanked the police officers for their hard work and support and extended her congratulations to Gene Ferrin . Mayor Cressman recommended Trustee McDonald as Mayor Pro-tem. Mayor Cressman made the following changes to the Trustee Committees: Mayor Cressman thanked Trustee Allen for all of his hard work with the police department and especially in the selection of Gene Ferrin as Chief of Police. Trustee McDonald made a motion to adjourn at 8:41 pm, seconded by Trustee Coleman. Motion carried unanimously. Approved as written or amended this 12th day of June, 2008. John Cressman, Mayor |
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