ANNOUNCEMENTS
ATV, Boat and Snowmobile Owners! You can now renew your Colorado OHV registrations on line at: www.parks.state.co.us
The Rio Blanco Herald Times accepts all major credit cards. You can fax your classified ad or subscription to (970)878-4016 or email to: [email protected]
RIO BLANCO Masonic Lodge #80 meets 2nd and 4th Thursday, 7:00 p.m., at 7th and Park, Meeker.
SAFEHOUSE If you are being abused physically or mentally, you can call SAFEHOUSE for confidential shelter and help. 878-3131
AA & Al-Anon Meetings – Rangely Alcoholics Anonymous – Open meetings Tues & Thurs, 7 p.m., 115 Kennedy Dr., St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church, Rangely. Al-Anon meets Monday, 8:15 p.m., 207 S. Sunset, 1st Baptist Church, Rangely. Al-Anon info call 970-629-5064 or 970-629-2970.
Meeker Cat Coalition accepting cat food or monetary donations for spay/neuter and health care. Donations may be left at The Vet Clinic in Meeker or call 878-3560 or 878-4429 for more information.
Rangely Rockcrawling & 4 Wheel Drive group in Rangely meets the 3rd Tuesday of each month at the Rio Blanco Water Users Building on Hwy. 64 at 7 p.m.
Alcoholics Anonymous Mon. 8 p.m., Weds. 7 p.m., Fri. 7 p.m. St. James Church – enter from back parking lot, meetings are downstairs in Richards Hall, 4th & Park, Meeker 878-4158, 878-5919, 878-5636 Alanon Thurs. 7 p.m. 878-5655
Rangely Victim Services An open door for the protection and care of abused and battered persons. Non-emergency call 629-5729 or 629-0709. Emergencies call 911. Providing assistance for victims of violent crimes.
New Eden Pregnancy Care Services – pregnancy tests, emergency supplies, guidance by trained volunteers, classes on pregnancy and child care, post-abortion support, referrals. Mondays and Thursdays, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., 345 Main Street, Meeker. Email: [email protected] or (970)878-5117. All services are confidential.
Moms group meeting, open to anyone with a child 0-5 years, Grace Baptist Church, Rangely, first Thursday of every month, 8:45 a.m. to 11 a.m. Info. call Heather Zadra (970)629-9937
Meeker Housing Authority Board of Directors meets the 2nd Thursday of the month at 9:30 a.m. at The Pines, 875 Water St., Meeker.
Bresnan cable television customers – If you are not receiving a television channel station you normally get, 3 people must report it before it’s considered an outage. Call the service number on your bill to report.
Veterans Service Offices Rio Blanco County: Veterans Service Officer – Joe Dungan, Wednesday, 1 p.m.
to 3 p.m., County Administration Building, 200 Main Street Suite 300, Meeker. 878-9690 office, 878-3219 home. Fax 878-9581. Rangely: Veterans Service Officer – Hoot Gibson, Tuesday and Thursday, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., County Annex, 17497 State Hwy 64, Rangely. 878-9695 office, 675-2669 home.
VFW Post 5843 and Ladies Auxiliary monthly meetings are now held at Kilowatt Korner in Meeker: VFW Post 5843 – 6:30 p.m. 2nd Monday. Ladies Auxiliary -5:00 p.m., 2nd Monday.
For XC Skiing & Snowshoeing See: White River Nordic Council at Facebook for Grooming Reports, Events & Info
Food Bank of the Rockies mobile pantry truck will be in Rio Blanco County providing Food assistance to community member. Last scheduled date for 2013 is December 26. They Food Bank will be at the Meeker Fairgrounds from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Looking for a gift or collectible? God’s Little Acres carries something for everyone. Open Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday, 10-5. 68804 HWY 64, Kate Proctor, 878-3429.
RADINO & CHUCKWAGON Please call before 9:00 a.m. day of meal 878-5627 or 675-8112 Senior Citizen Nutrition Program Meals served at noon. Reservations appreciated. Suggested Donation Over 60 – $2.50. Under 60 – Guest Fee $7. (Did you know? Homebound trays can be ordered for over 60, suggested donation $2.50 – 12:10 p.m. pickup.) **MENU SUBJECT TO CHANGE** FRIDAY, December 6: Pork ribs, coleslaw, corn and peach cobbler. MONDAY, December 9: Salisbury steak, whipped potatoes w/ gravy, cauliflower, tossed salad and banana pudding. TUESDAY, December 10: Oven fried chicken, scalloped potatoes, beets, cinnamon apples, and cheesecake. WEDNESDAY, December 11: Stuffed peppers, spinach, fruit and applesauce cake. FRIDAY, December 13: Minestrone soup, grilled cheese, tossed salad, strawberry & banana fruit cup, and sugar cookie.
Meeker Sanitation District 265 8th Street, Meeker, Colorado 81641 PO Box 417, (970) 878-5192 Equipment to be sold by sealed bids, all bids must be submitted by 12/10/2013. Opened on 12/11/2013. All equipment is sold in as is condition with no guarantee implied. The district reserves the right to reject any and all bids. 1-Stoaway bumper mount power crane 2-Baldor 3 phase 7.5 HP pumps 1-3000 gallon poly tank 1-Delta truck bed metal tool box (no keys) 2-Wisconsin 4 cylinder gas motors (one new) 2-5 HP 3-phase motors mounted on steel frames Approximately 70 pieces of 4 inch alum irrigation pipe (majority in very good condition). View by appointment by calling 878-5192 or 878-5345.
MEEKER STREAKER MONTHLY SCHEDULE DECEMBER 2013 NOTE: Please call 878-9368 in advance to set up all medical appointment rides. Activities are subject to change. Bus available on dates noted below. Dec 1, AM Bus Dec 2, Bus in town Dec 3, Bus in town Dec 4, Bus in town Dec 5, Bus in town, Grand Junction Dec 6, Bus in town Dec 8, AM Bus Dec 9, Bus in town Dec 10, Bus in town Dec 11, Bus in town Dec 12, Bus in town, Rifle Dec 13, Bus in town Dec 15, AM Bus Dec 16, Bus in town Dec 17, Bus in town Dec 18, Bus in town Dec 19, Bus in town, Grand Jct. Medical Dec 20, Bus in town Dec 22, AM Bus Dec 23, Bus in town Dec 24, Bus in town Dec 25, No Bus-Christmas Dec 26, Bus in town, Craig Dec 27, Bus in town Dec 29, AM Bus Dec 30, Bus in town Dec 31, Bus in town Jan 1, No Bus-Happy New Year Call Streaker for a ride 878-9368. Reservations for Rec. Center Trips should be made at 878-3403. Chuckwagon 878-5627.
Cedar Ridges Golf Course – Carts up for bid. Starting bid is $1400. Submit sealed, maximum bid to Rangely Recreation Center with name, date, and phone number. Bids will be opened on January 10th.
PISTOL RIVER LEATHER Hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving Day and weekend. You can’t straddle a mud puddle with a wheelbarrow. (Thanks G.G.) 785 Park Avenue 878-4346 www.pistolriverleather.com
Pioneers Medical Center Home Health will be offering the monthly Foot Clinic on Tuesday, December 10, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. at the Pines Apartments, 875 Water St. A certified nurse assistant will trim toenails, provide skin care, and check blood pressures. Persons found to have circulatory or foot problems will be referred to a physician. Please call 878-9265 to schedule an appointment.
CLEANING
NEW LIFE CARPET CARE Carpet cleaning, air duct cleaning and cleaning services provided by certified carpet technicians. A great job at a great price. (970)824-1017.
FARM & RANCH
FOR SALE: Horse tack, bridles, saddles, and halters brand new aussie saddle (never been on a horse), square squirt western pleasure saddle (never been on a horse), and some older saddles too. Call (970) 675-8973.
FOR SALE
Local Honey for Sale: The Perfect Christmas Gift. Free local delivery. Call for information (970) 878-9844.
GUNS
KELLEY’S GUNSMITHING Would like to buy quality guns and optics 878-4582
HUNTING
PETSKA FUR Paying top prices for Fur, Antler, Deer & Elk Hides. In Rangely and Dinosaur December – March. (308) 870-4887. www.petskafur.net
MISCELLANEOUS
ASK ABOUT OUR CNC MACHINING Can’t get a metal part? We can make all kinds of parts. We have CNC Machine equipment, lathe and tooling to do the job. Contact Phil at Family Automotive and Machine. (970)878-5606.
HELP WANTED: FULL TIME
MEEKER POLICE DEPARTMENT PATROL OFFICER OPENING THE TOWN OF MEEKER IS CURENTLY SEEKING QUALIFIED APPLICANTS FOR THE POSITION OF POLICE OFFICER. MUST BE 21 YOA, CO POST CERTIFIED PREFERABLE AND A VALID CO DRIVERS LICENSE. PRE-EMPLOYMENT PSYCHOLOGICAL, POLYGRAPH, DRUG TEST, AND PHYSICAL EXAM REQUIRED. STARTING SALARY RANGE IS $43,000 TO $45,000 DOQ, THIS POSITION INCLUDES FULL BENEFIT PACKAGE, INCLUDING EXCELLENT INSURANCE PACKAGE. TO APPLY SUBMIT A MEEKER POLICE DEPARTMENT APPLICATION WHICH CAN BE OBTAINED FROM TOWN HALL, 345 MARKET STREET, 970-878-4100, OR ON OUR WEBISTE AT WWW.TOWNOFMEEKER.ORG. APPLICATIONS MUST BERECEVIED BY 5:00 PM ON DECEMBER 20, 2013.
HELP WANTED: GENERAL
New Creation Child Development Center 388 9th Street in Meeker is NOW HIRING a small child care center director. Must have all the necessary State of Colorado certifications for a small child care center & the necessary educational requirements to qualify. To apply call 970-878-3703 & schedule a time to meet and pick up an application. Send the application, resume, copies of your state certifications & fulfilled educational paperwork, 3 references (2 from previous supervisors, 1 of those from a previous child care situation if possible), and 1 character reference from a non-relative, to ATTN: New Creation Child Development Center, P.O. Box1062, Meeker, Colorado 81641.
Production Operator Natural Soda, Inc. We are looking for an individual who will be responsible for the production of the company’s products within prescribed specifications and efficient machine operation. Natural Soda is a solution mining operation for Baking Soda located in the heart of the Rio Blanco County. To apply, please see Careers www.naturalsoda.com
RE:HOMES: MEEKER
1350 Sage Ridge Road 4BDR 3BA home on double lot in Sage Hills. Large deck with beautiful, unobstructed views. Many extras. $240,000. See photos at Westernslopefsbo.com. Call (970)878-3228.
1455 Mt. View Road Timber frame log home in extremely private location, amazing setting with trees and views. 2200 square foot family home with large attached 2-car garage on 1/2 acre. For more info see www.Western SlopeFSBO.com $365,500.
FSBO: 1452 Mountain View Rd., Sage Hills. 3,600 sq. ft. 4BDR, 3BA, great room, lower level entertainment room, shop/bonus room. 3 car garage. $370,000. (970) 243-7083.
RE:LAND/LOTS
FSBO Horse property, 22 acres, new 5 wire barbless fence, 200 amp service, cistern, heated utility bldg, horse barn, corrals, shed, RV service, house ready. $89,500. Possible lease purchase. 4751 County Road 7. (580) 571-5967
RE:RENTALS: MEEKER
2BDR, 1BA remodeled manufactured home. All new appliances and flooring. $650/month, water, sewer and trash included. Deposit and references required. Call (970) 220-2150.
2BDR, 1BA home for rent. Small pets welcome, NS. $575/month, 6 month lease, $400 damage deposit. Call (970) 948-5743.
3 BDR, 1.5 BA, nicely furnished townhouse. Washer & dryer included, NS, water, trash & sewer included. $775/mo. plus security deposit. 878-5858.
3BDR 1BA home, fenced yard, decent storage room, large kitchen, new furnace. $650 per month, references and security deposit required. Call (970) 220- 2150.
FOR RENT: Newly renovated- 4BDR, 1BA house. All appliances included. Water and sewer paid. NS, NP. $850.00 a month. Call (970) 878-3257.
AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY 1 BDR furnished apartment utilities included, quiet setting, no smoking, no pets. 878-4141 or 878-4198 leave message.
3BDR, 2BA, fenced yard, private location. References and security deposit required. $850/month. Call (970) 878-5828.
Clean, comfortable 3 BDR, 2 BA home on Miller Creek Rd. Attached mudroom and 2 car garage. Washer/Dryer, Dishwasher, Large established lawn with mature trees. Enclosed barn storage. Call (970)879-1488.
2 BDR townhouse, all appliances including washer and dryer, covered patio. Landlord pays water and sewer. $550/month plus $650 damage deposit. (916) 873-3659 or (970) 878-5486.
CLEAN REMODELED 2BD apartments, utilities included, in-house laundry, storage units available, close to shopping and the downtown area & more. $575 per month. Western Exposures Realty LLC (970) 878-5877.
Furnished, 2BDR, 1 BA townhouse. $600 a month plus deposit, includes cable and internet. Call (970)878-5367 or (970)878-3736.
Large house with river frontage for rent. Close to town. Available January 2014. $1,900/month. References, deposit and minimum 1 year contract required. Call (970) 878-4138.
Furnished bachelor’s apartment. $395/month plus deposit. Call 878-5367 or 878-3736
Clean, quiet, 2 BDR, 1 BA townhouse, $475 a month plus deposit. Call (970)878-5367 or (970)878-3736.
Clean 2BD/2BA Apartments. Furnished/Unfurnished-in unit WD, utilities included. Year lease $650, $1,500 damage deposit. Shorter term options available. Western Exposures Realty (970) 878-5877.
Exceptionally Clean, spacious, 2 BDR apt. Hot water heat, water, sewer, trash paid. Lease/Deposit required. NS,NP. (970)878-4592.
Storage Depot 10×25 unit. 878-4808.
12TH STREET APARTMENTS 2 BDR, 1 BA, heat, hot water, cable included. Call (970)261-1441 or (970)878-3739.
Halandras Building, 300 sq. ft. interior office, includes utilities. Off street parking, easy access. (970)629-9714.
Rocky Mountain Storage & Rentals 5×10, 10×10 storage units available in town. 878-0085 or 878-3700.
The former BLM Building west of Meeker is for rent. The building consists of approximately 10,000 square feet of office space. Interested parties may contact the Meeker Re-1 School District Superintendent at 878-9040 for more information.
Commercial office space available in Hugus Building, downtown Meeker. 878-4138.
RE:RENTALS: RANGELY
RV spaces in Rangely available. Rent $350/month, utilities included. Now also leasing mobile home spaces! Contact Christy (970)589-9249.
SILVER SAGE RV PARK (970)675-2259 RV Spaces for rent. Manager: Heath GeBauer (970)675-2259 (970)846-4293 Fax: (970)675-5509
MOTOR: CARS – DOMESTIC
2009 Buick Lucerne CXL Sedan. This vehicle also comes with an extra set of studded snow tires. $10,000 (970)-623-2205
2004 Pontiac Vibe. 200,000 miles, runs great, 40 mpg, new tires. $3,000. Call (970) 629-2485.
MOTOR: MOTORCADE: MISCELL
Trailers, hitches, flatbeds, toolboxes, trailer service and truck accessories. We are a “one stop shop” truck and trailer outfitter. B&W gooseneck hitches $597 installed. Pine Country Trailer Sales, Grand Junction. 1-800-287-6532.
SNOWMOBILES
FOR SALE: 2001 Arctic Cat Mountain Cat, 600cc fuel injected. Call (970) 878-4215.
UTILITY TRAILERS
FOR SALE: 2 place ATV trailer, drive on-drive off. Good tires, good lights. $700.00, call (970) 878-3640.
LEGAL NOTICES 1
NOTICE OF BUDGET (pursuant to 29-1-106, C.R.S.) NOTICE is hereby given that a proposed budget has been submitted to the Eastern Rio Blanco Metropolitan Recreation & Park District Board of Directors for the ensuing year of 2014; a copy of such proposed budget has been filed in the office of the District, where same is open for public inspection; such proposed budget will be considered at the regular meeting of the ERBM Recreation & Park District to be held at 101 Ute Road, Meeker, Colorado on December 10, 2013 at 6:00 p.m. Any interested elector of the ERBM Recreation & Park District may inspect the proposed budget and file or register any objections thereto at any time prior to the final adoption of the budget. Publish: November 28 and December 5, 2013. Rio Blanco Herald Times
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TOWN OF RANGELY The Town of Rangely will hold a public hearing at 7:15 p.m., Tuesday, December 10, 2013 in the Court Room of the Municipal Building at 209 East Main Street, Rangely, Colorado on the following: 2014 Budget Notice is hereby given that a draft budget for the Town of Rangely for the fiscal year beginning January 1, 2014 has been submitted to the Town of Rangely, Board of Trustees, Rio Blanco County, Colorado and has been filed in the office of the Town Clerk, 209 E Main, Rangely, Colorado, where it is available for public inspections beginning October 8, 2013 during regular business hours Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.. The Board of Trustees held a number of work sessions on the budget which was open to the public. The adoption of the budget will take place during a Public Hearing scheduled December 10, 2013. The public is invited to attend the public hearing. Any elector of the Town of Rangely has a right to file or register his protest with the Town of Rangely prior to the time of the adoption of budget by the Town of Rangely. All interested citizens and groups are invited to attend and participate in the public hearing. By: Lisa Piering, Clerk/Treasurer Publish: November 28 and December 5, 2013 Rio Blanco Herald Times
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Town of Rangely The Rangely Town Council will hold a public hearing at 7:15 p.m., Tuesday December 10, 2013 in the Court Room of the Rangely Municipal Building at 209 E. Main Street, Rangely, Colorado for the First Reading on the following: ORDINANCE NO. 683 (2013) AN ORDINANCE REPLACING SECTION 261 OF THE RANGELY MUNICIPAL CODE, ENTITLED “STANDARDS FOR FLOODPLAINS AND FLOODWAYS”, OF THE TOWN OFRANGELY, COLORADO. Ordinance 684 (2013) AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 13.04.130 (A) AND (B) AND 13.12.170 OF THE RANGELY MUNICIPAL CODE TO INCREASE THE WATER AND WASTEWATER RATES TO PROVIDE SUFFICIENT REVENUES TO MAINTAIN THE BALANCE OF WATER AND WASTEWATER ENTERPRISE FUNDS. All interested citizens and groups are invited to attend and participate in the public hearing. BY: Lisa Piering Clerk/Treasurer Publish: November 28 and December 5, 2013 Rio Blanco Herald Times
Notice to Creditors Estate of Phoebe Jane Walker Clugston also known as Jane Clugston, Jane Walker Clugston and Jane Walker Lee, Deceased, Case Number 2013 PR 30017 All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to District Court of Rio Blanco, County, Colorado at PO Box 1150, 555 Main St., Meeker, CO 81641, on or before March 31, 2014, or the claims may be forever barred. John Harry Clugston Personal Representative 4961 Mount Casas Drive San Diego, CA 92117 (858) 688-9393 F.J. Fennessy Attorney of Personal Representative PO Box 1518 Meeker, CO 81641 (970) 878-4783 Publish: November 28, December 5 and 12, 2013. Rio Blanco Herald Times
RANGELY JUNIOR COLLEGE DISTRICT Board of Trustees Regular Session Johnson Banquet Room Monday, December 9, 2013 12:00 noon AGENDA 1.0 Call Meeting to Order 1.1 Changes to the Agenda 2.0 Consideration of Previous Minutes 2.1 Approval of the Monday, November 11, 2013 RJCD Regular Session Meeting Minutes 3.0 Action/Discussion Items 3.1 Business – The annual audit for RJCD Colorado CPA Services 3.2 New Business 4.0 CNCC College Report Russell George 5.0Payment of RJCD Bills Linda Gordon 6.0 Other 7.0 Adjournment Published: December 5, 2013 Rio Blanco Herald Times
MEEKER SANITATION DISTRICT December 11, 2013 REGULAR BOARD MEETING at 7:00 PM The Regular Board Meeting of the Meeker Sanitation District will be held at the Meeker Sanitation District Office, 265 8th Street, Meeker, Colorado 1. Call to order 2. Additions or Changes to the Agenda 3. Approval of Minutes 4. Public Comments 5. 2014 Budget Hearing 6. New Business A. USGS Water Sampling Agreement B. Horst Rick – Apartment Building, 18 units, using 6 7. Old Business A. Disinfection Upgrade Progress B. Sewer Back Up Procedures, Review and Update C. Plant Report D. Office Managers Report 8. Attorney 9. Board A. Delinquent Accounts B. Property Liens on Delinquent Accounts C. Approve Current Bills 10. Recess This agenda is subject to change without further notice. Agenda is posted at the office of the Meeker Sanitation District. 265 8th Street. Published: December 5, 2013 Rio Blanco Herald Times
MEEKER SCHOOL DISTRICT RE-1 Board of Education Work Session To Discuss Technology and Budget Wednesday, December 11, 2013 Central Office — 555 Garfield Street 5:45 p.m. MEEKER SCHOOL DISTRICT RE-1 Board of Education Regular Meeting Wednesday, December 11, 2013 Central Office — 555 Garfield Street 7:00 p.m. AGENDA -Call to Order and Roll Call -Pledge of Allegiance: Mr. deVergie will lead the Pledge of Allegiance -Approval of Agenda -Approval of the Minutes from the Board Meeting November 19, 2013 -Consideration of Action Items for a Blanket Motion ITEMS FROM THE AUDIENCE REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS SUPERINTENDENT REPORT -Celebrations -Building Goals -Rural Caucus Meeting Update/Budget -Certification of Mill Levy -Rock School Teacherage, Rock School Leases and New Eden -Secretaries to the BOE ACTION ITEMS -Approval of Certification of Mill Levy -Approval of Certified/Classified Report OTHER BOE INFORMATION ADJOURNMENT Published: December 5, 2013 Rio Blanco Herald Times
TOWN OF MEEKER BOARD OF TRUSTEES Tuesday, December 10, 2013 7:00 P.M. Special Board Meeting Town Hall 345 Market Street, Meeker, CO I. Call to Order A. Pledge of Allegiance II. Roll Call III. Approval of the Agenda IV. Approval of the Previous Minutes V. Approval of Monthly Disbursements VI. Public Participation VII. Staff Updates VIII. New Business A. Bid acceptance for 2014 Police Ford Expedition (Glenwood Springs Ford) B. Public Hearings- 7:05 p.m. 1. (Continued Item from November 19th) Intergovernmental Agreement for the Eastern Meeker Utility Expansion Project (DOLA grant) 2. Request for issuance of a New Tavern Liquor License for “Hops & Grapes, LLC” to be located at 723 Market Street 3.Consideration of adoption of Ordinance 6, Series 2013, adopting the Town of Meeker 2014 Budget and Highway Users Tax Budget 4. Consideration of adoption of Ordinance 7, Series 2013, approving and certifying a Mill Levy and levying general property taxes for the fiscal year 2014 5. Final Settlement made to Elam Construction, Inc., for the Town of Meeker 2013 Paving Project C. Request for approval of 2014 Town of Meeker Holiday Schedule in compliance with the Town of Meeker Personnel Policy and Procedures IX. Mayor’s remarks X. Town Manager’s Reports XI. Town Attorney’s Report XII. Other Board Business XIII. Adjournment Published: December 5, 2013 Rio Blanco Herald Times
NOTICE AS TO BUDGET SUPPLEMENTAL The Rio Blanco County Board of Commissioners will be considering a budget supplemental resolution on December 23, 2013, at the regular board meeting starting at 11:00 a.m. County Administration Building, 200 Main Street, Meeker, Colorado. The proposed resolution is for the purpose of appropriating sums of money to defray expenses in excess of amounts budgeted for the 2013 budget year in the following funds: General Fund, Road & Bridge Fund, and the Use Tax Fund. The resolution may be viewed at the offices of the County Clerk and Recorder, 555 Main Street, Meeker, Colorado, and the County Clerk and Recorder Office in the Western Annex Building, 17497 State Highway 64, Rangely, Colorado, and are open for public inspection 8:30 a.m. 4:30 p.m. on normal work days. Publish: December 5 and 12, 2013 Rio Blanco Herald Times
AGENDA RANGELY BOARD OF TRUSTEES (TOWN COUNCIL) Regular Meeting of December 10, 2013 ***** 7:00 P.M. ***** Council Chambers – Municipal Building 1. Call to Order 2. Roll Call 3. Invocation 4. Pledge of Allegiance 5. Minutes of Meeting A. Approval of Minutes of November 12, 2013. (Submitted) 6. Petitions and Public Input 7. Changes to Agenda 8. Public Hearings (7:15) A. Public Hearing Liquor License renewal Mexican House. B. FIRST READING Ordinance #683 of the Town of Rangely replacing section 261 of the Rangely Municipal Code, entitled “Standards for Floodplains and Floodways”, of the Town of Rangely, Colorado. C. FIRST READING Ordinance #684 of the Town of Rangely Amending Sections 13.04.130 A and B and 13.12.170 of the Rangely Municipal Code to increase the water and wastewater rates to provide sufficient revenues to maintain the balance of water and wastewater enterprise funds. D. Certification of 2014 Mill Levy in the amount of $205,664.800. E. Public Hearing on Resolution 2013-10 of the Town Council of the town of Rangely summarizing expenditures and revenues for the general fund, Water Fund, Wastewater Fund, Gas Fund, Conservation Trust Fund, Housing Assistance Fund, RDA Fund, and Rangely Development Corporation, and adopting for said funds budgets for the fiscal year beginning January 1, 2014, and ending December 31, 2014. F. Public Hearing on Resolution 2013-08 of the Rangely Housing Authority summarizing expenditures and revenues for the Rangely Housing Authority (White River Village) and adopting for said authority a budget for the fiscal year beginning January 1, 2014 and ending December 31, 2014. G. Public Hearing on Resolution 2013-09 of the board of directors of the Rangely Foundation for Public Giving summarizing expenditures and revenues for the Rangely Foundation for Public Giving and adopting a budget for the fiscal year beginning January 1, 2014, and ending December 31, 2014. 9. Committee/Board Meetings A. RBC Economic Development Stakeholder Meeting 11/18/13. 10. Supervisor Reports – See Attached 11. Report from Officers A. Town Manager Update 12. New Business A. Discussion and Action to Approve October 2013 Financial Recap B. Discussion and Action to Approve November 2013 Check Register C. Discussion and Action to Approve recommended appointment of Dave Morton to the RDA/RDC Board’s for a five (5) year term D. Discussion and Action to Approve Certification of 2014 Mill Levy in the amount of $205,664.800 H. Discussion and Action to Approve Resolution 2013-10 of the Town Council of the town of Rangely summarizing expenditures and revenues for the general fund, Water Fund, Wastewater Fund, Gas Fund, Conservation Trust Fund, Housing Assistance Fund, RDA Fund, and Rangely Development Corporation, and adopting for said funds budgets for the fiscal year beginning January 1, 2014, and ending December 31, 2014. I. Discussion and Action to Approve Resolution 2013-08 of the Rangely Housing Authority summarizing expenditures and revenues for the Rangely Housing Authority (White River Village) and adopting for said authority a budget for the fiscal year beginning January 1, 2014 and ending December 31, 2014. J. Discussion and Action to Approve Resolution 2013-09 of the board of directors of the Rangely Foundation for Public Giving summarizing expenditures and revenues for the Rangely Foundation for Public Giving and adopting a budget for the fiscal year beginning January 1, 2014, and ending December 31, 2014. E. Discussion and Action to approve the transfer of the Raven A1 Pump Jack to the Town of Rangely from Chevron U.S.A. Transportation and setting of the pump jack at a new location to be determined by the Town of Rangely and Western Rio Blanco Park & Rec District. F. Discussion and Action to Ratify a phone poll supporting the 11/26/13 submission of an EIAF Distribution System Improvements Grant requesting $250,000 to support upgrades to line and services on E. Raven, Denver Ave Alley 600 Block and Chevron Line replacement under the White River at the SH64 river crossing bridge west of Rangely. G. Discussion and Action to approve the funding agreement for the USGS White River Monitoring Program for 2014. Payment on invoice from USGS occurs in the latter half of 2014 in the amount of $4,819. This is a $59 increase from 2013. 13. Informational Items A. USGS White River Streamgaging and Water Quality Monitoring Program 14. Scheduled Announcement Local Board meetings December 2013 A. Rangely School District board meeting is scheduled for Dec 17, 2013 at 6:15 p.m. B. Rangely District Library regular meeting Dec 16, 2013 at 5:00 p.m. C. Rangely District Hospital board meeting is scheduled for Dec 11, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. D. Rural Fire Protection Dist board meeting is scheduled for Dec 16, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. E. Western Rio Blanco Park & Recreation District meeting Dec 9, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. F. Rio Blanco Water Conservancy Dist board meeting is cancelled for December 2013 G. Rangely Chamber of Commerce board meeting is scheduled for Dec 19, 2013 at 12:00 15. Adjournment Published: December 5, 2013 Rio Blanco Herald Times
Board of County Commissioners Monday, December 9, 2013 Meeker, Colorado Tentative Board Agenda Items of routine and non-controversial nature are placed on the consent agenda. Any Commissioner or member of the audience may request an item be removed from the Consent Agenda and considered separately on the regular agenda prior to action being taken by the Board on the Consent Agenda. Public Comment: Any member of the public may address the Board on matters which are within the jurisdiction of the Board. If you are addressing the Board regarding a matter listed on the Agenda, you are requested to make your comments when the Board takes that matter. Please limit your comments to three minutes per member or five minutes per group. The public comment time is not for questions and answers. It is your time to express your views. 11:00 a.m. Call to order: Pledge of Allegiance Changes to the December 09, 2013 Tentative Agenda Approval of the December 09, 2013 Agenda CONSENT AGENDA: Minutes of the November 18 & 25, 2013, Board meetings Motor Vehicle Publication List for November 2013 Treasury Publication List for November 2013 Financial Management Report for November 2013 Financial Transactions for DHS for November 2013 BUSINESS AGENDA: – General: – Contracts/Agreements/Grants: a. Agreement with Melanie Hendershott to provide dietary analysis, individual nutritional analysis and site visits for the White River Roundup Senior Nutrition Program in an amount not to exceed $3,000.00 from January 1, 2014 through December 31, 2014. b. Intergovernmental Agreement between the Board of County Commissioners, the Eastern Rio Blanco County Health Service District, the Rio Blanco County Fire Protection District, the Town of Meeker, Meeker Sanitation District and the Meeker Cemetery District for the funding of the Coal Creek Infrastructure Project. – Resolutions: a. Consideration of a resolution appropriating additional sums of money to defray expenses in excess of amounts budgeted in the various funds and spending agencies. b. Consideration of a resolution for the Holidays to be observed. OTHER BUSINESS : a. Road and Bridge Monthly Update Dave Morlan, Director b. County Commissioners Updates c. Public Comment Break: ADJOURN: The agenda is provided for informational purposes only; all times are approximate. Agenda items will normally be considered in the order they appear on the agenda. However, the Board may alter the Agenda, take breaks during the meeting, work through the noon hour and even continue an item for a future meeting date. The Board, while in session, may consider other items that are brought before it. Scheduled items may be continued if the Board is unable to complete the Agenda as scheduled. The next regular Board meeting is tentatively scheduled for December 16,2013 in Rangely at the County Annex Building. Please check the County’s website for information at www.co.rio-blanco.co.us/commissioners. If you need special accommodations please call 970-878-9573 in advance of the meeting so that reasonable accommodations may be made. Published: December 5, 2013 Rio Blanco Herald Times
PUBLIC NOTICE-NOTICE OF PROPOSED BUDGET Notice is hereby given that a proposed budget was submitted to the Board of Directors of The Eastern Rio Blanco County Health Service District, Rio Blanco County, State of Colorado for the ensuing year of 2014. A copy of such proposed budget has been filed in the administration office of the District at 345 Cleveland Street, Meeker, Colorado 81641 where it is open for public inspection. Such proposed budget will be considered at a regular meeting of the Board of Directors to be held in the Board Conference Room at 345 Cleveland Street, Meeker, Colorado 81641 on December 12, 2013 at 12:00 p.m. Any interested elector of the District may file any objections to the proposed budget at any time prior to the final adoption of the budget by the Board of Directors. s/s Diane Dunham Secretary Published: December 5, 2013 Rio Blanco Herald Times
WHITE RIVER ELECTRIC ASSOCIATION, INC. PO BOX 958 MEEKER, CO 81641 NOTICE OF AN INCREASE IN THE RATES OF WHITE RIVER ELECTRIC ASSOCIATION, INC. Please accept this as notice of the White River Electric Association Inc., 2014 Rate Schedule. Due to a Tri-State G&T wholesale power increase specific rate classes will see an average 1.43% rate increase beginning January 1, 2014 as noted below. This wholesale pass through rate increase will not impact all of WREA rate classes. The Residential, Small Commercial, Large Commercial, Irrigation, and Yard Lighting rate classes will not be assessed a rate increase in 2014. Please review the following information for details about the price per kWh for each rate class. THESE CHANGES IN RATES ARE REFLECTED BELOW _________________________________________________________________________ General/Residential Service Schedule R General/Residential Service
Existing Effective 1/1/14
Price per KWH $.11891 NO CHANGE Price per KWH $.11891
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Small Commercial Schedule SC Small Commercial
Existing Effective 1/1/14
Price per KWH $.11344 NO CHANGE Price per KWH $.11344
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Large Commercial Schedule LC Large Commercial
Existing Effective 1/1/14
Price per KWH $.12061 NO CHANGE Price per KWH $.12061
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Large Power-Secondary LP-S Large Power-Secondary
Existing Effective 1/1/14
Price per KWH $.10412 Price per KWH $.10529
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Large Power-Primary LP-P Large Power-Primary
Existing Effective 1/1/14
Price per KWH $.05586 Price per KWH $.05703
Price per KW $28.58 Price per KW $28.58
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Large Power-Transmission LP-Trans Large Power-Transmission
Existing 5-10 MW Effective 1/1/14
Service Charge $1,500.00 Service Charge $1,500.00
Price per KWH $.05152 Price per KWH $.05269
Price per KW $20.00 Price per KW $20.00
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Large Power-Transmission LP-T-L5 Large Power-Transmission
Existing 10-30 MW Effective 1/1/14
Service Charge $2,500.00 Service Charge $2,500.00
Price per KWH $.04580 Price per KWH $.04697
Price per KW $20.00 Price per KW $20.00
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Large Power-Transmission LP-T-Ind. Power L-6 Large Power Transmission
Industrial Power Existing >30 MW Ind. Power-Effective1/1/14
Service Charge $3,500.00 Service Charge $3,500.00
Price per KWH $.04116 Price per KWH $.04233
Price per KW $22.57 Price per KW $22.57
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Yard Lighting YL Yard Lighting
Existing Effective 1/1/14
175w Mercury Vapor $11.32 175w Mercury Vapor $11.32
100w HPS $11.32 100w HPS $11.32
400w Mercury Vapor $25.08 400w Mercury Vapor $25.08
250w HPS $25.08 NO CHANGE 250w HPS $25.08 _________________________________________________________________________
The service charge rate will remain unchanged. Schedules showing the present and proposed rates for all consumers are available for examination and explanation at the office of White River Electric Association, in Meeker, Colorado. Anyone having a complaint over the service or rates should communicate with the General Manager or the staff of WREA. Under Colorado law, White River Electric Association has adopted a complaint procedure for members and consumers. White River Electric’s Board and management will continue to work to provide its member consumers with safe, reliable and responsible electric energy at the most reasonable cost possible while remaining committed to customer and community service. White River Electric Association, Inc. /s/ Alan J. Michalewicz General Manager Publish: November 28 and December 5, 2013 Rio Blanco Herald Times
COMBINED NOTICE – MAILING CRS 38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 13-17 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On September 5, 2013, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Rio Blanco records. Original Grantor(s) Angelia L Coulson Original Beneficiary(ies) Mortgage Electronic Registration Sytems, Inc. acting solely as nominee for IndyMac Federal Bank, FSB Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Wells Fargo Bank, NA Date of Deed of Trust July 31, 2008 County of Recording Rio Blanco Recording Date of Deed of Trust August 01, 2008 Recording Information (Reception Number) 293124 Original Principal Amount $97,470.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $91,685.74 Pursuant to CRS 38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property to be foreclosed is: LOTS 26 AND 27, BLOCK 5 OF COLTHARP’S ADDITION TO COLTHARP’S SUBDIVISION, COUNTY OF RIO BLANCO, STATE OF COLORADO Also known by street and number as: 703 E Rangely Avenue, Rangely, CO 81648. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 01/08/2014, at Office of the Public Trustee, Rio Blanco County Courthouse, 555 Main Street, Meeker CO 81641, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication 11/14/2013 Last Publication 12/12/2013 Name of Publication Rio Blanco Herald Times NOTICE OF RIGHTS YOU MAY HAVE AN INTEREST IN THE REAL PROPERTY BEING FORECLOSED, OR HAVE CERTAIN RIGHTS OR SUFFER CERTAIN LIABILITIES PURSUANT TO COLORADO STATUTES AS A RESULT OF SAID FORECLOSURE. YOU MAY HAVE THE RIGHT TO REDEEM SAID REAL PROPERTY AND/OR YOU MAY HAVE THE RIGHT TO CURE A DEFAULT UNDERTHE DEED OF TRUST BEING FORECLOSED. A COPY OF CERTAIN SAID STATUTES, AS SUCH STATUTES ARE PRESENTLY CONSTITUTED, WHICH MAY AFFECT YOUR RIGHTS SHALL BE SENT WITH ALL MAILED COPIES OF THIS NOTICE. HOWEVER, YOUR RIGHTS MAY BE DETERMINED BY PREVIOUS STATUTES. A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE FILED PURSUANT TO SECTION 38-38-104 SHALL BE FILED WITH THE PUBLIC TRUSTEE AT LEAST FIFTEEN (15) CALENDAR DAYS PRIOR TO THE FIRST SCHEDULED SALE DATE OR ANY DATE TO WHICH THE SALE IS CONTINUED; IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED; A NOTICE OF INTENT TO REDEEM FILED PURSUANT TO SECTION 38-38-302 SHALL BE FILED WITH THE PUBLIC TRUSTEE NO MORE THAN EIGHT (8) BUSINESS DAYS AFTER THE SALE; DATE: 09/06/2013 Karen Arnold, Public Trustee in and for the County of Rio Blanco, State of Colorado By: Karen Arnold, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Robert J. Aronowitz, Esq. #5673 Monica Kadrmas #34904 Randall M. Chin, Esq. #31149 Stacey L. Aronowitz, Esq. #36290 Andrea Rickles-Jordan #39005 Susan J. Hendrick #33196 Joel T. Mecklenberg, Esq. #36291 Joan Olson, Esq. #28078 Lisa Cancanon Esq. #42043 Aronowitz & Mecklenburg, L.L.P. 1199 Bannock Street, Denver, CO 80204 (303) 813-1177 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. Attorney File # 9105.06137 (c)Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 9/2012
