TOA ATC-09092025

Updated 7 days ago

TOA ATC-09092025

The Avon Town Council is the policy-making legislative body for the town. It consists of seven elected members and a mayor elected by the council. The council meets twice monthly, on the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month.

Chapters

Call to Order (00:00:01)
The Avon Town Council meeting was called to order by the mayor for Tuesday's session.

The mayor called the Avon Town Council meeting to order, initiating the proceedings for the evening.
Roll Call (00:00:07)
Council members present were Chico Thuon, Rich Carroll, Tamra Underwood, Gary Brooks, Ruth Stanley, Lindsay Hardy, and Kevin Hyatt.

Roll call was conducted, confirming the presence of council members Chico Thuon, Rich Carroll, Tamra Underwood, Gary Brooks, Ruth Stanley, Lindsay Hardy, and Kevin Hyatt.
Approval of Agenda (00:00:39)
The agenda for the meeting was approved without changes by a unanimous vote of seven to zero.

The council was asked if there were any changes to the agenda. Hearing none, a motion was made to approve the agenda, which was seconded and passed unanimously, with all council members voting in favor.
Disclosure of Conflicts of Interest (00:01:06)
No conflicts of interest were disclosed by any council members in relation to the agenda items.

The mayor asked council members to disclose any conflicts or potential conflicts of interest related to the agenda items. No disclosures were made.
Public Comment (00:01:20)
Public comment was invited, but no comments were made by members of the public present or online.

The council opened the floor for public comment, asking attendees to share their views on any topic not on the agenda. They requested that comments be directed to the council and limited to three minutes. No members of the public, either in-person or on Zoom, chose to make comments.
Consent Agenda (00:02:31)
The consent agenda, including minutes and other routine items, was approved unanimously by the council.

The consent agenda was presented to the council, which included routine items such as minutes. A discussion ensued regarding a minor clarification in the minutes, and a motion was made to approve the consent agenda as amended. The motion was seconded and passed with a unanimous vote of seven to zero.
Digital Accessibility Presentation (00:05:50)
A presentation on digital accessibility and public document access was given by Elizabeth Wood, focusing on compliance with accessibility standards.

Elizabeth Wood, the marketing and communications manager, presented on the town's efforts to improve digital accessibility and public document access. The presentation covered compliance with accessibility standards, the implementation of alternative texts, closed captioning, and the transition to using Laserfiche for public documents. The council was informed about the changes and what to expect in the coming updates to document access.
Mountain Dreamers Presentation (00:17:42)
Peter Bachan introduced Mountain Dreamers, an organization supporting immigrant families in the region, and discussed their services and initiatives.

Peter Bachan, Executive Director of Mountain Dreamers, presented to the council about the organization's mission and work. Mountain Dreamers provides support and advocacy for immigrant families in the Central Mountains, offering services such as legal assistance and outdoor programs. The presentation highlighted their community-driven approach and partnership efforts.
Eagle River Water and Sanitation District Update (00:28:31)
Siri Roman and David Norris presented an update on water use and a bond measure for funding a nutrient upgrade project.

Siri Roman, General Manager, and David Norris, Director of Business Operations, from the Eagle River Water and Sanitation District, provided an update on water conservation efforts and the need for a nutrient upgrade project at the wastewater treatment facility. They discussed the upcoming ballot measure (6A) asking voters to decide on funding the project through a general obligation bond.
Water Conservation Efforts & Excessive User Program (00:31:27)
Discussion on reducing outdoor water use by targeting excessive users and encouraging conservation through various programs and initiatives.

The meeting focused on the need to redevelop Bolts Lake for critical in-basin storage and reduce outdoor water use. The excessive user program targets residential customers who reach tier five for three or more months a year. These users typically over-irrigate, and the program aims to reduce their consumption through education and incentives. Case studies include home water assessments to identify inefficiencies, such as incorrect water softener settings. The goal is to change user behavior and encourage conservation through communication and smarter water use practices.
Community-specific Water Conservation Initiatives (00:47:34)
Plans for community-specific programs to promote water conservation, including presentations and landscape assessments for high-use areas.

Proposals were made for community-specific initiatives to address excessive water use, particularly in areas like Mountain Star. These include educational presentations at HOA meetings and partnerships with local conservation districts to offer landscape assessments and promote low-water landscaping. The aim is to reduce irrigation demand and encourage sustainable water use practices across residential communities. This involves collaboration with local entities to align on conservation goals and strategies.