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County

County commissioners discuss 2024 budget, employee retention/hiring, wage increases

Lisa Hemann addressed commissioners’ concerns about revenues exceeding expenditures and reviewed general proposed numbers for the 2024 budget. She explained that expenditures exceeding revenues in county fund balances is part of a normal budgeting process. Commissioners allocate excess revenues into certain funds over time to cover items like ongoing maintenance[Read More…]

January 3, 2024 by Lucas Turner Comments are Disabled

Commissioners hear Wolf Creek update, discuss 2024 budget

Commissioners met Tuesday in Meeker at 10 a.m. for a regular meeting and went directly into executive session to receive legal advice on specific legal questions regarding conservation easements, county road policies, and 1041 regulations regarding wind and solar; and determining positions relative to matters that may be subject to[Read More…]

December 13, 2023 by Niki Turner Comments are Disabled

Meeker

State’s property tax changes expected to delay budgets for Town of Meeker and several other special districts

The 2024 budget for the Town of Meeker was reviewed in a public hearing Tuesday, Nov. 21. There were minor amendments from the preliminary presentation in October, including increases in interest income for all funds and reductions in salaries and withholding to reflect actual salaries. The Town’s total budget for[Read More…]

November 29, 2023 by Niki Turner Comments are Disabled

County

Various departments continue to outline ’24 county budget

Department of Human Services Rio Blanco County DHS provides services and programs for child support enforcement, child welfare, aid to the needy and disabled, food assistance, old age pension and various others. Projected revenues are up 3% to $3.79M and budgeted expenditures are down 3.3% to $3.91M. Significant revenue increases[Read More…]

November 15, 2023 by Lucas Turner Comments are Disabled

County

County continues work on 2024 budget

Rio Blanco County Commissioners, administrators, staff and volunteers met over the course of two weeks totaling 20+ hours of meetings to discuss the proposed 2024 budget. COUNTY ATTORNEY The County Attorney is Don Steerman, whose office provides legal counsel in connection with litigation, administrative proceedings, settlement discussions and similar proceedings.[Read More…]

November 8, 2023 by Lucas Turner Comments are Disabled

Meeker

Subdivision approved, ’24 draft budget unveiled

MEEKER | After several lengthy discussions in multiple meetings, Meeker’s Board of Trustees reviewed an ordinance for the Grant-Overton resubdivision in the Sanderson Hills Subdivision. The resubdivision changes the final plat for lots 235-259 into 12 lots and was approved by the Town Planning Commission. Trustee Travis Day said he[Read More…]

October 4, 2023 by Niki Turner Comments are Disabled

ERBM

ERBM talks 2024 budget

MEEKER | ERBM Recreation District’s board of directors had a short meeting Aug. 15, 2023, discussing 2024 budget overview and upcoming process, addressing accessibility/safety concerns, and the Circle Park improvement project for which the district is currently seeking contract proposals. During regular business the board approved the creation of an[Read More…]

September 6, 2023 by Lucas Turner Comments are Disabled

A state budget that meets our needs

I am proud to share that the State Senate and State House just passed our annual state budget – and it is one that is balanced, supported by both parties, and most importantly, addresses some of our communities’ most pressing needs. Every year, the budget process presents an opportunity for[Read More…]

April 13, 2023 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Meeker

Long winter takes bite out of school utilities budget

MEEKER | High utility bills are taking a bite of out our budgets both personal and institutional. The Meeker School District reported nearly $33,000 in utility bills for February; approximately $17K was for natural gas and another $15K for electricity. Superintendent Chris Selle said he’s planning to review possible ways[Read More…]

March 29, 2023 by editor Comments are Disabled

County

Commissioners approve 2023 county budget

RBC | The Board of Commissioners approved the 2023 budget last week during a special budget hearing. Budget and Finance Director Janae Stanworth gave a final rundown of expenditures and revenues, major projects and future budgeting strategy. The county is budgeting $26.6 million in revenue, and $30 million in operating[Read More…]

December 22, 2022 by Lucas Turner Comments are Disabled

Meeker

Board reviews 2023 budget

MEEKER | Meeker’s Board of Trustees met Tuesday, Nov. 15. The board approved special event liquor licenses for the Mules & Mountain end of the year event to be held at the Fairfield Center in Meeker on Dec. 10, and this year’s Skijor Meeker event at the Fairgrounds 4-H Building[Read More…]

November 16, 2022 by editor Comments are Disabled

County

2023 RBC budget snapshot

Budget season is well underway in Rio Blanco County, with commissioners, staff and department heads racking up more than 30 hours worth of budget-related meetings so far this year. During the first budget meeting on Oct. 17, 2022, Budget & Finance director Janae Stanworth provided an overview of the proposed[Read More…]

November 11, 2022 by Lucas Turner Comments are Disabled