Public Notices: August 8, 2019

NOTICE TO CREDITORS
In the matter of the Estate of Helen K. Dupire also known as Helen Katherine Dupire, and Helen Dupire, Deceased
Case Number 19PR30011
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 on or before November 25, 2019, or the claims may be forever barred.
Barry L. Dupire
871 2nd Street
Meeker, CO 81641
c/o Susan M. Corle
Attorney for Personal Representative
Williams, Turner & Holmes, P.C.
744 Horizon Court, Suite 115
Grand Junction, Colorado 81506
Published: July 25, August 1, and August 8, 2019
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INVITATION FOR BIDS

Town of Meeker

345 Market Street

Meeker, CO 81641
You are hereby invited to bid for the construction of a new roof at the Town Animal Shelter, located at 109 3rd St. in Meeker. The project includes removing the existing roof and rebuilding with a metal shed roof, with a 2/12 pitch, that meets a 40 pound ground snow load. Roof should shed water and snow on the north side of the existing building and include metal seamless rain gutters.
Bid proposals shall be mailed or delivered to Meeker Town Hall, 345 Market Street, Meeker, CO 81641 by 5:00 p.m., Friday, August 16, 2019. The Town Board of Trustees will open and award the bids on Tuesday, August 20th at 7:00 p.m. at Town Hall, 345 Market Street in Meeker. The successful bidder must maintain workers compensation and general liability insurance in the amount of no less than $1,000,000 during the project and shall include three references for construction projects of similar scope.
The Town reserves the right to reject any and all bids; to change, add, or amend the specifications; to waive any informalities; and the right to disregard all non-conforming or conditional bids or counter proposals. Each proposal shall be reviewed and considered consistent with the provisions of the Town of Meeker Purchasing Policy. All bids shall be sealed and “Animal Shelter Roof Bid” written on the front of the envelope.
Contact Carl Padilla or Russell Overton with the Town of Meeker at 970-878-5344 for additional information or with any questions regarding this project.
THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE TOWN OF MEEKER

Lisa Cook, Town Administrator
Published: July 25, August 1 and 8th, 2019

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LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE OF UPCOMING ELECTION/
CALL FOR NOMINATIONS
On Tuesday, November 5, 2019, the Rangely Junior College District election will be held where there will be three seats open on the Board of Trustees. The candidates receiving the highest number of votes will each serve four-year terms. Anyone interested in running for these seats must be a registered voter and reside within the Rangely Junior College District. In addition it is necessary to submit a notice of intention to be a candidate and a nomination petition signed by at least 25 registered voters residing in the College District. The first day to circulate nomination petitions is August 7, 2019. The above mentioned forms may be obtained from Linda Gordon, 215 Hillcrest Avenue, Rangely CO, 970-629-1116. The petition must be completed and returned no later than Tuesday, August 27, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. To obtain an absentee ballot, please contact the Rio Blanco County Clerk and Recorder’s office.
Published: August 1, 8, 15, and 22, 2019
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ERBM Recreation & Park District Surplus Property
AUCTION
ERBM Recreation & Park District will be holding a surplus property auction on Friday, August 16 from 7:00am-3:00pm at the ERBM Maintenance Shop Building at 101 Ute Road. Open to the public; property may be viewed from 7:00am-3:00pm only; check-in at Maintenance Shop Office for closed bid forms and detailed property information. Requests to view and/or bid on property outside of surplus auction date will not be accepted. No minimum bid required; bids reviewed after 3:00pm on August 16; highest bidder will be notified by phone. Inquiries, call 970-878-8061.
1982 Kubota 4WD Tractor L-245DT with Kubota front end loader L-1717 and set of Kubota turf tires (Original Cost-$13,000)
2006 Suzuki 4 Wheeler SN 5SAAK46A667101391 (Original Cost-$5,199)
Yellow plastic fence topper x 50 yards
Wheeled fire pits x 3
Server rack cabinet
Agri-Feb mechanical pull spreader (large)
Agri-Feb mechanical pull spreader (small)
Various sized windows x 8
Lithonia Lighting-overhead shop lighting system
Small garden trailer
John Deere JX75 5-speed push mower
Vending machine
Custom built oak desk- with laminate top 31 ½” x 62”
Big and tall bonded leather manager office chair
Clarke clean track 18 wash and rinse carpet shampooer
Rubbermaid custodial services supply cart
Published: August 1, August 8, and August 15, 2019
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CALL FOR NOMINATIONS FOR SCHOOL DIRECTOR
Meeker School District Re-1
Rio Blanco County, Colorado
The Board of Education of Meeker School District Re-1 in the County of Rio Blanco, State of Colorado, calls for nomination of candidates for school directors to be placed on the ballot for the regular biennial school election to be held on Tuesday, November 5, 2019.
At this election three (3) directors will be elected for four (4) year terms. To be qualified a candidate must be a registered elector in the school district for at least twelve consecutive months before the election as shown on the records of the Rio Blanco County Clerk & Recorder.
A person who desires to be a candidate for school director shall file a written notice of intention to be a candidate and a nomination petition signed by at least twenty-five (25) eligible electors who are registered to vote in the regular biennial school election for at least 12 consecutive months before the election in accordance with law. A person is ineligible to run for school director if he or she has been convicted of committing a sexual offense against a child.
Nomination petitions may be obtained at the school administration office, 555 Garfield, Meeker, Colorado, beginning on August 7, 2019. Office hours are 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday. Completed petitions should be submitted to Janelle Urista/Jessica Browning, the School District’s designated election officials no later than 4:00 p.m. on August 29, 2019.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Board of Education of Meeker School District Re-1, in the County of Rio Blanco and State of Colorado, has caused this call for nominations to be given this 8th day of August 2019.
Published: August 8, 15, and 22, 2019
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PUBLIC NOTICE
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF RIO BLANCO COUNTY, COLORADO
Notice is hereby given that on Tuesday September 10, 2019 the Board of County Commissioners of Rio Blanco County, Colorado will hold a public hearing beginning at 1:15 p.m. at the Rio Blanco County Historical Courthouse, 555 Main Street, 3rd floor, Meeker, Colorado, to consider the following:
Skyway Towers Polluck Canyon Limited Impact Review PLIR-0001-19. The applicant is requesting to construct a 250 foot self-support telecommunications tower and associated equipment compound. T-Mobile will be the first carrier on the tower. The tower will be constructed to accommodate additional telecommunication carriers. Located at State Highway 139 Rangely Colorado, S: 19 T: 3S R: 101W LOTS 5, 6, 7, 8, E1/2NW, NESW, specifically PIN#189119200001.
Copies of the documents may be obtained from the Community Development Department at 555 Main Street 1st Floor in Meeker, Colorado, or you may call (970) 878-9456 for more information between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5.00 p.m.
Published: August 8, 2019
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Public Notice
Accepting sealed bids for miscellaneous size tires and office furniture. Items can be viewed Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. at the Rio Blanco Fire Protection office, 240 7th Street, Meeker, CO. Bids may be mailed to PO Box 737, Meeker, CO 81641 or dropped off at the fire house during business hours. Bids must be received by noon Thursday, August 8.
Published: August 1 & 8, 2019
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MEEKER SCHOOL DISTRICT RE-1
Board of Education Work Session and Special Board Meeting
Meeker High School – 550 School Street
Meeker, CO  81641
August 12, 2019 – 6:00 p.m.
Work Session: 
1. Construction project update and construction site walk
Remainder of Work Session and Special Board meeting at Administration Building (555 Garfield St.) immediately following construction update.
2. Policy GBQEB and GDD – Final Edits
3. Items introduced by BOE members
Special Board Meeting
1. Call to Order and Roll Call
2. Pledge of Allegiance: Mr. DeVergie will lead the Pledge of Allegiance
3. Welcome of Guests
4. Approval of Agenda
General Public Comment Session: (comments limited to three minutes)
Action Item:
1. Approval:  Personnel Hires
a. Transportation Director – Melissa Woodward
b. Preschool Teachers – Shelly Nielsen and Becky Brennan-Bauer
c. Preschool Paraprofessionals – Mayra Zubia and Jody May
d. 2019-2020 Coaches (Updated) – As presented
e. 2019-2020 Substitute List – As presented
Other BOE Information:
Executive Session (if needed):  
Special Meeting Adjournment
Published: August 8, 2019
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PUBLIC NOTICE
Pursuant to Title 34, Article 35, Paragraph 3, of the Colorado Revised Statutes, Blue Mountain Energy, Inc. hereby issues notice that an application for a technical revision to the Deserado Mine Permit No. C-1981-018 submitted by Blue Mountain Energy, Inc. 3607 CR 65, Rangely, CO 81648, was deemed complete for the purpose of filing. All review and comment periods as provided in the Act and Regulations promulgated thereunder initiate from this day of filing.
The revision (Technical Revision 72) allows for the addition of Refuse Pit A, including appropriate sediment control structures.
The Deserado Mine Permit area lies within USGS 7.5 minute Quadrangle maps entitled “Rangely NE” and “Cactus Reservoir”. This area is situated in T3N, R101W, 6th P.M. in Rio Blanco County about 10 miles northeast of the Town of Rangely. A copy of the technical revision application is available for public inspection at the Town Clerk’s office, Town Hall in Rangely. Written comments or objections to the application must be submitted to Colorado Division of Reclamation, Mining and Safety, 1313 Sherman Street, Room 215, Denver, Colorado 80203, (303)866-3567 within ten (10) days of the date of publication.
Published: August 8, 2019
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NOTICE OF UPCOMING ELECTION/CALL FOR NOMINATIONS
The Rangely School District RE-4 Board of Education election will be held November 5, 2019. At this election two directors will be elected for a term of office of four years. To be qualified, a candidate must have been a registered voter of the district for at least 12 consecutive months before the election and a resident within the Rangely School District. A person is ineligible to run for school director if he or she has been convicted of committing a sexual offense against a child. In addition it is necessary to submit a notice of intention to be a candidate and a nomination petition signed by at least 25 registered voters residing in the School District. The first day to circulate nomination petitions is August 8, 2019. The forms may be obtained from Shari Plummer in the Superintendent’s Office at the School District Central Office at 402 West Main Street. The form must be completed and returned to the Rangely School District Central Office no later than Friday, August 30, 2019 at 4:00 p.m.
Published: August 8, 15, 22 & 29, 2019
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Board of County Commissioners of
Rio Blanco County, Colorado
Rio Blanco County Historic Courthouse
555 Main Street, 3rd Floor Hearing Room
Meeker, Colorado 81641
Tentative Agenda August 13, 2019
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.
1. 11:00 a.m. Call to order:
A. Pledge of Allegiance
B. Changes to the August 13, 2019 Agenda
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C. Move to approve the August 13, 2019 Agenda including any changes. 
2. CONSENT AGENDA FOR AUGUST 13, 2019
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.
A. Consideration of the Board of County Commissioners of Rio Blanco County, Colorado, Special Meeting Minutes of July 22, 2019. 
B. Consideration of the Board of County Commissioners of Rio Blanco County, Colorado, Meeting Minutes of July 23, 2019. 
C. Consideration of the County Board of Equalization of Rio Blanco County, Colorado, Meeting Minutes of July 31, 2019. 
D. Consideration of the Financial Management Report for July 2019. 
E. Consideration of the DHS EBT Register and Warrant Register for July 2019. 
F. Consideration of the Motor Vehicle Publication Report for July 2019. 
3. BUSINESS
A. Move to approve/deny a Notice of Final Contractor Settlement between the Board of County Commissioners of Rio Blanco County, Colorado and CKC Field Service, LLC dba CKC Asphalt for the 2019 Crackfill Project, in an amount not to exceed $1,394.66. 
B. Move to approve/deny the cancellation of the Agreement for Services between the Board of County Commissioners of Rio Blanco County, Colorado and Centerline Solutions, LLC, executed on May 30, 2019.
C. Move to approve/deny a Request for Reimbursement No. 3 for the Meeker Airport Coulter Field EEO Master Plan Update, FAA Reimbursement Grant No. 3-08-0041-013-2018, in the amount of $5,943.62, CDOT Reimbursement Grant No. 18-EEO-01, in the amount of $330.20, and Rio Blanco County commitment, $330.20, for a total amount of $6,604.02. 
D. Move to approve/deny a letter from the Board of County Commissioners of Rio Blanco County, Colorado to Trent Thompson, Economic Development Representative of Colorado and Utah, in support of the Association Governments of Northwest Colorado’s application for an Assistance to Coal Communities grant, and authorize execution out of session. 
E. Move to approve/deny the Bylaws of the Rio Blanco County Community Services Block Grant Advisory Committee. 
F. Move to approve/deny the appointment of Rachel Gates to the Planning Commission. 
G. Move to approve/deny a Permission Letter from the Board of County Commissioners of Rio Blanco County, Colorado to the Mayor and Board of Trustees of the Town of Meeker authorizing the Meeker Lions Club to provide and serve liquor on the following dates, locations, and corresponding events:
September 6, 2019 from 3:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. at the RBC Fairground’s Grandstands and Arena for the Meeker Mustang Make-Over
September 7, 2019 from 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. at the  Downtown Pavilion, with a backup location at the 4-H Building at the RBC Fairgrounds for the Jammin’ Lamb BBQ
H. Move to approve/deny a letter from the Board of County Commissioners of Rio Blanco County, Colorado to Chris Sturn, Stream Restoration Coordinator of the Colorado Water Conservation Board, in support of the 2020 White River Algae Study. 
I. Move to approve/deny a temporary extension for A to B services from Kelly Sheridan to 9 Mile Guest Ranch and George Rienau to allow time for negotiations between the parties. 
4. BID OPENINGS
A. 2019 Rio Blanco County Pavement Marking Paint Project.
5. BID AWARDS
A. None. 
6. MOU’s, CONTRACTS, AND AGREEMENTS
A. Move to approve/deny the first year of a three-year plan of the Core Services Program Agreement and Budget for State Fiscal Year 2019-2020, between the Board of County Commissioners of Rio Blanco County, Colorado, for the use and benefit of the Rio Blanco County Department of Human Services, and the State of Colorado, Department of Human Services. 
B. Move to approve/deny a Single Audit Certification Form between the Board of County Commissioners of Rio Blanco County, Colorado and the Federal Aviation Administration. 
C. Move to approve/deny a Training and Education Contract between the Board of County Commissioners of Rio Blanco County, Colorado and Bobbie Fiscus, caseworker, for psychology course work through Colorado Northwest Community College.
D. Move to approve/deny an Agreement for Services between the Board of County Commissioners of Rio Blanco County, Colorado and Telemtn Engineering, LLC, for the Secondary Tower Engineering Project, in an amount not to exceed $27,250.00.
E. Move to approve/deny Amendment No. 2 between the Board of County Commissioners of Rio Blanco County, Colorado and Cimarron Telecommunications, LLC, modifying Exhibit E of each agreement to include the following:
VAR Obligations Section 3.13.2 – In the event a Customer transfers their service to another County authorized VAR, at the County’s discretion, the County CPE will remain in place to minimize the Customers outage during the transition.
F. Move to approve/deny Amendment No. 2 between the Board of County Commissioners of Rio Blanco County, Colorado and Visionary Broadband, modifying Exhibit E of each agreement to include the following:
VAR Obligations Section 3.13.2 – In the event a Customer transfers their service to another County authorized VAR, at the County’s discretion, the County CPE will remain in place to minimize the Customers outage during the transition.
G. Move to approve/deny Grant Agreement Airport Improvement (AIP) Project No. 3-08-0047-013-2019 between the Board of County Commissioners of Rio Blanco County, Colorado and the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration for the Rangely Airport Rehabilitate Runway 7/25 (Maintenance) and Install Guidance Signs Project in a grant amount of $88,200.00. 
H. Move to approve/deny a Standard DOT Title VI Assurances between the Board of County Commissioners of Rio Blanco County, Colorado and the Department of Transportation, to comply with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and all requirements imposed by 49 CFR Part 21. 
7. RESOLUTIONS
A. Move to approve/deny Resolution No. 2019-17, a Resolution of the Board of County Commissioners of Rio Blanco County, Colorado, cancelling taxes, penalties, interest, cost and Tax Lien Sale Certificate on account no. R1002685, certificate no. 1986-C03931, pursuant to section 39-11-142(6)(a)(b) C.R.S.
B. Move to approve/deny Resolution No. 2019-18, a Resolution of the Board of County Commissioners of Rio Blanco County, Colorado, cancelling taxes, penalties, interest, cost and Tax Lien Sale Certificate on account no. R1003007, certificate no. 1986-C04046, pursuant to section 39-11-142(6)(a)(b) C.R.S.
C. Move to approve/deny Resolution No. 2019-19, a Resolution of the Board of County Commissioners of Rio Blanco County, Colorado, cancelling taxes, penalties, interest, cost and Tax Lien Sale Certificate on account no. R1001906, certificate no. 1986-C04047, pursuant to section 39-11-142(6)(a)(b) C.R.S.
D. Move to approve/deny Resolution No. 2019-20, a Resolution of the Board of County Commissioners of Rio Blanco County, Colorado opposing Colorado’s proposed zero-emission vehicle rule, and authorize execution out of session. 
8. OTHER BUSINESS
A. Road & Bridge Report – Dave Morlan
B. Public Comment
C. County Commissioners’ Updates
9. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. None. 
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 Tuesday, August 20, 2019 at the Rio Blanco County Annex Building, 17497 Highway 64 in Rangely, Colorado 81648.  Please check the County’s website for information at http://rbc.us/186/Board-of-County-Commissioners. If you need special accommodations please call 970-878-9431 in advance of the meeting so that reasonable accommodations may be made. 
Published: August 8, 2019
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Community Meeting Rangely Hospital Presentation 6-7pm, Council Chambers at Town Hall
Town of Rangely
August 13, 2019 – 7:00pm
Agenda
Rangely Board of Trustees (Town Council)
ANDY SHAFFER, Mayor
Andy Key, Mayor ProTem
Trey Robie, Trustee
Luke Geer, Trustee
Tyson Hacking, Trustee
Matt Billgren, Trustee
Alisa Granger, Trustee
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Invocation
4. Pledge of Allegiance
5. Minutes of Meeting
a. Discussion and Action to approve the minutes of July 23, 2019
6. Petitions and Public Input
7. Changes to the Agenda
8. Public Hearings – 7:15pm
9. Committee/Board Meetings
10. Reports From Council
11. Supervisor Reports – See Attached
a. Ti Hamblin
12. Reports from Officers – Town Manager Update
13. Old Business
a. Discussion and action to approve a donation to the Rangely Food Bank in the Amount of $500.00
14. New Business
a. Discussion and action to approve the July 2019 Check Register
c. Discussion and action to approve a donation to the Rockin Bulls Rodeo on August 31, 2019 @ 7pm
15. Informational Items
a. Rangely Police Department National Night Out August 6, 2019 6-8pm Town Square
b. RPD Sponsored Community Narcan Training August 26,2019 6pm CNCC Weiss Conference Room
c. CNCC Crisis Management Class September 20, 2019 Rangely Campus Weiss Room 207
d. Colorado Outdoor Leadership Summit October 3-4, 2019 Glenwood, Colo
16. Board Vacancies
a. RDA/RDC Board Vacancy
b. Planning and Zoning Board Vacancy
17. Scheduled Announcements
a. Rangely Junior College District Board meeting is scheduled for Aug 12, 2019 at 12:00noon
b. Rangely District Library Board meeting is scheduled for Aug 12, 2019 at 5:00pm
c. Western Rio Blanco Park & Recreation District Board meeting is scheduled for Aug 12, 2019 at 7:00pm
d. Rangely Chamber of Commerce Board meeting is scheduled for Aug 15, 2019 at 12:00noon
e. RDA/RDC Board meeting scheduled for Aug 15, 2019 at 7:00pm
f. Rio Blanco County Commissioners Board meeting is scheduled for Aug 19, 2019 at 11:00am
g. Rural Fire Protection District Board meeting is scheduled for Aug 19, 2019 at 7:00pm
h. Rangely School District Board meeting has been scheduled for Aug 19, 2019 at 6:15pm
i. Community Networking Meeting is scheduled for Aug 27, 2019 at 12:00noon
j. Rio Blanco Water Conservancy District Board meeting is scheduled for Aug 28, 2019 at 6:00pm
k. Rangely District Hospital board meeting is scheduled for Aug 29, 2019 at 6:00pm
18. Adjournment
Published: August 8, 2019
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