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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.
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.
Alcoholics Anonymous Mon. 7 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 Al-Anon 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 629-9691 . 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 and 219 Sunset Avenue Rangely. Email: [email protected] or (970) 675-2300. All services are confidential.
Meeker Housing Authority Board of Directors meets the 2nd Thursday of the month at 2:30 p.m. at The Pines, 875 Water St., Meeker.
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, 878-3219home. 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.
SAFEHOUSE
If you are being abused physically or mentally, you can call SAFEHOUSE for confidential shelter and help. 878-3131
The Rangely Moms Group gives pregnant women and mothers of newborns through elementary school-aged children time to take a break, join in discussions and crafts, and build relationships with other moms. We meet the first Thursday of each month from September through May, from 9-11 a.m. at Grace Baptist Church (144 S. Stanolind Ave.). Join us! For more information, call Heather Zadra at (970) 629-9937.
The VFW, American Legion, and their Auxiliaries will meet the second Monday of each month at 5:30 PM at 290 4th St. For further information call (970) 878-5326.
The Rangely Food Bank is open on Wednesdays from 4:30-5:30 p.m. at 204 E. Rio Blanco. To donate, please call 970-620-2407.
ATTN: Rio Blanco County Veterans: If you do not receive VA travel allowance for visits to the Grand Jct VAMC or to the Craig VA Clinic please contact the RBC Veterans Service Office, Meeker: Joe Dungan, 878-9690 Rangely: John “Hoot” Gibson, 878-9695
MEEKER STREAKER
MONTHLY SCHEDULE
MARCH 2016
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.
3/24 Bus in Town/Craig
3/25 Bus in Town
3/26 No Bus
3/27 AM Bus
3/28 Bus in Town
3/29 Bus in Town
3/30 Bus in Town
3/31 Bus in Town Due to Daylight Savings Time, please schedule out-of-town medical appointments before 2:00 PM. Call Streaker for a ride 878-9368. Reservations for Rec. Center Trips should be made at 878-3403. Chuckwagon 878-5627. Please call in advance for a ride to medical appointments- (970)878-9368. For Rangely dental appointments, please call (970)675-3250.
AUCTIONS
Moving Auction, Saturday, April 2nd, 10:00 a.m., 825 Cedar Court, Rifle, Colorado (turn on East 8th Street, east of cemetery). 24″ gooseneck & 16″ bumper pull flatbed trailers, Kubota B7100 4×4 diesel tractor w/ front blade, attachments, large 20 KVA Generator on axles, Timpte 18′ Thermo King reefer, hand & power tools of all kinds, welder, sand blaster, table saws, wood, large wood work benches, many heavy extension cords, antiques & collectibles, nice oak pieces, banjo, household furniture, sleep number bed, piano, exercise equipment, pots, pans, jars, bedding, books, etc. Several boxes to be gone through later. Owners: Mary & Gary Osier. For more info call Steve Claypoole, CP Auction Service (970)260-5577. See web www.cpauction.com “Call me about a sale for you”
Annual Spring Consignment Auction, Saturday April 23rd at 9:00 a.m , 2368 S. 1500 E. in Vernal, Utah. Equipment of all kinds, Many Vehicles, Trucks, Trailers, Campers, ATV’s Motorcycles, Lawn and Garden items, Pipe, New and Used Tools, Generators, Air Compressors, Lumber, Pipe, Tack, Camping and fishing items, Guns, Ammo, Restaurant Equipment, Antiques & Collectibles, Coins, Household Items, and much more! For more information or toConsign to this Auction please call ZJ Auction Service, Inc. 435-789-7424. www.zjauction.com
Estate Auction, Saturday, March 26th, 10:00 a.m., 617 Silverado Drive, Grand Junction, Colorado, North of 25 1/2 & F Road. Modern furniture & items, a few tools, large fake plants, 5 pc. King bedroom set, knick knacks, antique furniture & collectibles of all kinds, (some very nice antiques) 50 + guns, ammo, traps, saddles, cowboy items, anvil on stand, Indian jewelry, pots and items, rugs, coins, player piano, cast iron, arrowheads and more. For more info call Steve Claypoole, CP Auction Service (970)-260-5577. See web at www.cpauction.com Call me about a sale for you!
FARM AND RANCH
Looking for home for 3 1/2 month old male, Maremma sheep dog. Serious inquiries only from those experienced with Livestock Guardian Dogs (LGDs). This is a working dog. (720)280-7163
25 round bales of barn stored, excellent mountain grass hay, $140 per ton or $90 per bale. Bales weigh 1300-1350 pounds. Call (970)878-4559.
You find the wine, we’ve got the BEEF your cow herd is looking for! Fancy Black Angus Yearling & Two Year Old Bulls for sale. PI-BVD Free Herd, PAP tested, HD50k DNA tested, and ultrasounded. Former Grand County resident was a commercial cattle person first. Nobody understands the challenges of running in the high country like one of your own. www.191cow.com or call Francine (970)366-1170.
FOR SALE
For Sale or Possibly Rent – Denali 5th wheel, 33′, 3 slides. See by appt only @ Silver Sage RV Park, Sp 1. 970-629-1314
Corn fed cattle, ready to butcher. 970-878-4769
GUNS
CCW Class coming to Meeker Saturday, March 26th, 8:30 AM-12PM Cost: $75.00 After May 2016 the NRA is changing it’s requirements for getting your CCW permit. Get Certified NOW! For details & class enrollment form e-mail: scmclelland79yahoo.com or call Clint @ (970)987-2620.
LAWN AND GARDEN
Emerald City Lawn Care Lawn, Leaf, and Garden. Free Estimates. Insured (970) 220-2040
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.
YARD SALE
HUGE YARD SALE, 1217 Hill St., Fri, 3/25, 8-4 & Sat 3/26, 8-2. Yarn, crafting, kitchen, furniture.
HELP WANTED – GENERAL
CNCC is seeking a qualified applicant for the Administrative Assistant II- Facilities and Fleet Coordinator. This is a full time Classified benefited position. Pay is $2,670.00 per month. For a complete job description: www.cncc.edu/employment-opportunities-2/ Submit a State of Colorado application to: www.colorado.gov/jobs Application deadline is Friday, March 25, 2016 at 4:00 p.m. CNCC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Fire/EMS Chief wanted for a small Volunteer Fire & Rescue Department in Meeker, CO. Population of approximately 2500. Service area of approximately 1940 square miles. Only serious applicants need apply. Please send resume and job description requests to [email protected] or contact Vicki Crawford at Rio Blanco Fire Protection District, 970-878-3443. Application deadline 3/24/2016 at 4:00pm MST.
Energetic people needed for the front of the house at Ma Famiglia Restaurant. Full-time and part-time positions available. Positions available immediately for qualified applicants. Pick up an application at 410 Market St., Meeker.
Outdoor Leadership Instructor Colorado Northwestern Community College, Rangely Campus, is seeking a dynamic individual to teach and mentor students in building leadership skills through participation in an Outdoor Leadership Certificate Program. In addition, the position entails coordinating and facilitating low and high ropes course sessions specifically designed to meet educational learning outcomes. CNCC values high energy, creativity, and a strong commitment to student engagement. We are seeking faculty who will have a dramatic impact on student success, and will enhance a culture of excellence. Bachelor’s Degree in Outdoor Leadership or related field from an accredited college or university and demonstrated work experience in the industry required. Preferred candidates will have a Master’s degree in a related field and previous secondary or post-secondary teaching experience. CNCC is a small, rural community college located in Northwest Colorado. Please visit www.cncc.edu/employment-opportunities-2/ for a full job description and instructions on submitting application materials. CNCC is a EOE. First review of applications will begin immediately.
SAFE CAMPUS COORDINATOR
Colorado Northwestern Community College, Rangely Campus,is seeking a hard-working, motivated individual for the position of Safe Campus Coordinator. This position is responsible for the management and coordination of operations related to maintaining a safe campus environment. Preferred candidate would have a Bachelor’s degree in a related field, several year’s experience in residence life,public safety, emergency medical response, or related activities, and knowledge of the Cleary Act, Title IX, and institutional security processes. The position is a full time benefited position. Please visit www.cncc.edu/employment-opportunities-2/ for a full job description and instructions on submitting application materials. CNCC is EOE. First review of applications will begin immediately.
The ERBM Recreation & Park District is seeking 6 seasonal non-benefited Park Laborers, who could work up to 40 hours per week from April to September. Hiring range is $10.45-$13.85/hr. Duties include; perform manual labor, maintenance and repair of parks, trails, recreational facilities, landscaping, buildings and other ERBM Recreation & Park District assets. Requirements include, but are not limited to: be at least 16 years of age; willing to work a schedule that may include early mornings, evenings, weekends, split shifts and holidays; must establish and maintain positive working relationships with subordinates, coworkers and supervisors; must work well in a progressive, team-oriented environment as well as independently depending on circumstances; ability to safely and effectively operate tools, equipment and vehicles. A completed ERBM Recreation & Park District job application is required for consideration and should be returned to ERBM Recreation & Park District, Attn: Human Resources, 101 Ute Rd, Meeker, CO 81641. Applicants are available at the Meeker Recreation Center and on the website, www.MeekerRecDistrict.com. Complete job description is available upon request. Applications will be accepted until positions are filled. ERBM Recreation & Park District is an equal opportunity employer.
Temporary Summer Help Wanted
The Town of Meeker is accepting applications for a part-time (5 days a week, 8 hours a day position) from approximately May through August to work weed eating, asphalt patching, general cleanup, painting and other duties as assigned. Must hold valid driver’s license and be 16 years or older. Employment applications are available at Town Hall, 345 Market Street, Meeker, CO 81641 or at www.townofmeeker.org. Applications must be received at Town Hall no later than Monday, April 11, 2016. Pay $13.00 per hour. Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.
REAL ESTATE – RANGELY HOMES
FSBO or will rent until sold, 1220 Deserado Drive, 4 BDR 2.5 BA 1615 Sq. ft. $214,900. Call Dan (307)248-0981 or see at Zillow.com.
REAL ESTATE – LAND/LOTS
35 Acres, Little Beaver Estates, Lot 18. $3,000 per acre. 970-260-5454
RENTALS – MEEKER
2 BDR/1BA apartment for rent: $425 mo + electricity & deposit. (970) 260-3302
2 BDR/2 BA nice quiet out of town location. $900, deposit $1,000. No lease. 878-4320
3 BDR/1.5 BA, W/D, Small pets negotiable. 6 miles W of Meeker on Hwy 64. 629-5432
Spacious and clean 2 BDR/1BA apartment, coin laundry, heat included, NS. Rent + SD, renter pays electric only. 970-756-4895
ROOM FOR RENT. Table & utilities included. 970-620-0917
2 BDR/1.5 BA townhouse, washer/dryer, small fenced backyard, newly remodeled. $650 mo, $750 deposit. Small pets negotiable. (970)878-5486 or (970)930-5646
Storage Depot 10×25 unit. 878-4808.
AVAILABLE NOW: retail space in the center of Meeker at 6th and Main in the historic Hugus Building. Includes over 5000 square feet and loading dock in the alley. This former general store has Main Street display, windows, an antique ceiling, freight elevator, built-in cupboards and 1910 era show cases. Call 970-878-4138 for details.
CLEAN REMODELED 2BD apartments, in-house laundry, storage units available, close to shopping and the downtown area & more. $575 to $685 per month. Western Exposures Realty LLC (970) 878-5877.
Commercial office space available in Hugus Building, downtown Meeker. 878-4138.
RENTALS – RANGELY
Rangely Duplex for Rent 1 or 2 bedroom duplex – Newly remodeled & landscaped. Please contact Rodney 970-462-6538 or Dan 970-462-6858
SILVER SAGE RV PARK (970)675-2259 RV Spaces for rent. Managers: Dana & Debbie Hanvey (970)675-2259 (970)216-0138
MOTORCADE – MISCELLANEOUS
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.
LEGAL NOTICES
District Court
Rio Blanco County, Colorado
Court Address: 555 Main Street, P.O. Box 1150, Meeker, CO 81641
In re the Marriage of: Petitioner: Samantha Leigh Quinteros and Respondent: Dimas Alejandro Quinteros Attorney or Party Without Attorney (Name and Address): Case Number: 2015DR29 Division I Courtroom
SUMMONS FOR: DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE
To the Respondent named above, this Summons serves as a notice to appear in this case. If you were served in the State of Colorado, you must file your Response with the clerk of this Court within 21 days after this Summons is served on you to participate in this action. If you were served outside of the State of Colorado or you were served by publication, you must file your Response with the clerk of this Court within 35 days after this Summons is served on you to participate in this action. You may be required to pay a filing fee with your Response. The Response from (JDF 1103) can be found at www.courts.state.co.us by clicking on the “Self Help/Forms” tab. After 91 days from the date of service or publication, the Court may enter a Decree affecting your marital status, distribution of property and debts, issues involving children such as child support, allocation of parental responsibilities (decision-making and parenting time), maintenance, attorney fees, and costs to the extent the Court has jurisdiction. If you fail to file a Response in this case, any or all of the matters above, or any related matters which come before this Court, may be decided without further notice to you. This is an action to obtain a Decree of: Dissolution of Marriage or Legal Separation as more fully described in the attached Petition, and if you have children, for orders regarding the children of the marriage. Notice: 14-10-107, C.R.S. provides that upon the filing of a Petition for Dissolution of Marriage or Legal Separation by the Petitioner and Co-Petitioner, or upon personal service of the Petition and Summons on the Respondent, or upon waiver and acceptance of service by the Respondent, an automatic temporary injunction shall be in effect against both parties until the Final Decree is entered, or the Petition is dismissed, or until further Order of the Court. Either party may apply to the Court for further temporary orders, an expanded temporary injunction, or modification or revocation under 14-10-108, C.R.S. A request for genetic tests shall not prejudice the requesting party in matters concerning allocation of parental responsibilities pursuant to 14-10-124(1.5), C.R.S. If genetic tests are not obtained prior to a legal establishment of paternity and submitted into evidence prior to the entry of the final decree of dissolution or legal separation, the genetic tests may not be allowed into evidence at a later date. Automatic Temporary Injunction – By Order of Colorado Law, You and Your Spouse are: 1. Restrained from transferring, encumbering, concealing or in any way disposing of, without the consent of the other party or an Order of the Court, any marital property, except in the usual course of business or for the necessities of life. Each party is required to notify the other party of any proposed extraordinary expenditures and to account to the Court for all extraordinary expenditures made after the injunction is in effect; 2. Enjoined from molesting or disturbing the peace of the other party; 3. Restrained from removing the minor children of the parties, if any, from the State without the consent of the other party or an Order of the Court; and 4. Restrained without at least 14 days advance notification and the written consent of the other party or an Order of the Court, from canceling, modifying, terminating, or allowing to lapse for nonpayment of premiums, any policy of health insurance, homeowner’s or renter’s insurance, or automobile insurance that provides coverage to either of the parties or the minor children or any policy of life insurance that names either of the parties or the minor children as a beneficiary.
Date: 9/23/2015
/s/Joan Jensen
Deputy Clerk of Court
Published: March 10, 17, 24, 31 & April 7, 2016 in The Rio Blanco Herald Times
NEEDED – MEEKER PLANNING COMMISSIONER(S)
The Town of Meeker is seeking letters of interests from qualified individuals for two (2) positions on the Meeker Planning Commission. The positions will be filled by an appointment made by the Board of Trustees. Please submit a letter of interest to ATTN: Planning Commission, 345 Market Street, Meeker, Colorado 81641, or drop your letter at our front desk with a Town Staff member. Qualifications for the Planning Commission member position are 1) Registered voter within the Town of Meeker, 2) Eighteen years of age or older, and 3) must have resided in the Town of Meeker for at least twelve consecutive months immediately preceding the date of appointment. For further information, please call Town Hall 878-5344. HOUSING AUTHORITY VACANCIES The Meeker Housing Authority is seeking letters of interests from qualified individuals for two (2) positions on the Authority. The positions will be filled by an appointment made by the Board of Trustees. Please submit a letter of interest to ATTN: Housing Authority, 345 Market Street, Meeker, Colorado 81641, or drop your letter at our front desk. For further information, please call Town Hall 878-5344, or the Meeker Housing Authority at 878-5536.
Publish: February 18, 25, March 3, 10, 17, 24, 2016
Rio Blanco Herald Times
The Meeker Sanitation District is seeking applicants to fill an opening on the Board of Directors. Applicants must be a registered voter in Colorado and a resident of, or own property in the Meeker Sanitation District to qualify. If you are interested in becoming a Board Member for the Meeker Sanitation District, please contact the Office at 265 8th Street, or call 878-5192. You may also write for information to PO Box 417, Meeker, CO 81641.
Published: March 17, 24, 31 & April 7, 14, 21 & 28, 2016
Rio Blanco Herald Times
2016 RIO BLANCO COUNTY
Coal Creek School House Rehab
INVITATION FOR BID
PROJECT NAME, LOCATION AND GENERAL SCOPE OF WORK
2016 Rio Blanco County Coal Creek School House Rehab. This project is a historical restoration of the historically listed “Coal Creek School” Building. The primary objective of this project is to arrest the deterioration of the building and restore its historical character. The second objective of this project is to return the building to a functional state; to restore its original appearance, and to protect it from the elements and animals in order to facilitate its eventual use as a historical interpretive center.
AGREEMENT DOCUMENTS
Agreement Documents shall be available online at www.rockymountainbidsystems.com, or on the county’s website at www.rbc.us on the Bid Postings page, on April 8, 2016.
WORK SCHEDULE
This project shall start April 29, 2016 and be completed by July 31, 2016, pending delays due to adverse conditions.
PROJECT SUPERINTENDENT AND QUESTIONS
Eric Jaquez, Project Coordinator, (970) 878-9583. Email Address: [email protected]. Mailing address: Rio Blanco County, PO BOX 599, Meeker, CO 81641.All Vendors must examine the sites and become familiar with all site conditions. Any questions regarding this project are to be directed in writing to Eric Jaquez before April 5, 2016 at 4:00 P.M. at the above address or email address.
MANDATORY PRE-BID MEETING
Vendors must attend mandatory pre-bid meeting: March 24, 2016 at 2:00 P.M. at the Rio Blanco County Fairfield Center., 200 Main Street, Meeker.
BID SUBMITTALS
Three (3) copies and one electronic copy of the Bid in a sealed envelope marked “SEALED BID FOR RBC 2016 COAL CREEK SCHOOL HOUSE REHAB” must be received by mail no later than Friday, April 8, 2016. Do not depend on overnight delivery. Hand delivered bids will be accepted no later than 9:00 A.M on April 11, 2016. Mailing: RBC Commissioners, P.O. Box i, 200 Main St., Meeker, CO 81641 Hand-delivery address: RBC Commissioners, 200 Main St. Meeker, CO 81641 BID OPENING Bids shall be opened and read in public at 11:15 A.M. on April 11, 2016 at the Commissioners’s Meeting Room, 455 Main Street,Meeker, CO 81641. Bids submitted after 9:00A.M. will be returned not opened. Bids submitted and opened shall not be withdrawn for 30 days thereafter. BID PREFERENCE C.R.S. 8-19-101, et.seq, shall be observed on all construction contracts on public projects. The law states that when a construction contract for a public project is to be awarded to a bidder, a resident bidder shall be allowed preference against a nonresident bidder from another state equal to the preference given or required by the state in which the nonresident bidder is a resident. BID AWARD Lowest Responsible Bidder: The contract will be awarded to the Lowest Responsible Bidder that meets or exceeds the Minimum Qualifications and whose Bid is determined to be the most advantageous to the Historical Society. The determination will be made by the Historical Society. The Historical Society reserves the right to reject all bids, reject portions of any bid, or accept portions of the bid deemed most advantageous. The selected Contractor(s) shall then enter into a Contract with Historical Society.
RIO BLANCO COUNTY, COLORADO
Dated: March 17, 2016
By: Shawn J. Bolton, Chairman
Published: March 17 and 24, 2016
Rio Blanco Herald Times
PUBLIC NOTICE
TOWN OF DINOSAUR
MUNICIPAL ELECTION
APRIL 5, 2016
TO: THE ELECTORS OF THE TOWN OF DINOSAUR, COLORADO: NOTICE is hereby given that a regular municipal election for the Town of Dinosaur will be held on Tuesday, April 5, 2016, between the hours of 7:00 A.M. and 7:00 P.M. The polling place for all electors of the Town for the election shall be at the Town Hall, 317 Stegosaurus Freeway, Dinosaur Colorado. The following Town officers will be elected at such election: a Mayor (two-year term), three members of the Town Board of Trustees (four year terms). The following are the candidates to be voted upon:
MAYOR
Two-year term position
Candidates:
Richard A. Blakley
L. D. “Smitty” Smith
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Four-year term positions
Candidates:
Darrell R. Murphy
Devonna Wilczek
Qualifications for person to vote in the municipal Election are: attain the age of eighteen (18) years of age; be a citizen of the United States; be a resident of the Town of Dinosaur on or before March 14, 2016 and registered to vote for the Municipal Election by March 30, 2016. Any registered elector of the Town of Dinosaur, who, on the date of the Municipal Election, may be absent from the Town, may cast a ballot at such election by an absentee voter’s ballot. Application for an absentee voter’s ballot may be made orally or in writing to theTown Clerk from this date forward until 5:00 o’clock P.M. on Friday April 1, 2016. All absentee voter ballots to be cast in the Municipal Election must be received by the Town Clerk on or before 5:00 o’clock P.M., Tuesday, April 5, 2016, Election Day.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and official seal at Dinosaur, Colorado this 14th day of March, 2016.
Tamara Long
Town Clerk/Treasurer
Published: March 24, 2016
Rio Blanco Herald Times
PUBLIC NOTICE
TOWN OF MEEKER
MUNICIPAL MAIL BALLOT ELECTION
April 5, 2016
TO THE ELECTORS OF THE TOWN OF MEEKER, COLORADO: NOTICE is hereby given that a regular municipal election for the Town of Meeker will be held onTuesday, April 5, 2016 between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. The polling place for all electors of the Town for the election shall be at the Town Hall, 345 Market Street, Meeker, Colorado: The following town officers will be elected at such election: a Mayor (two-year term), and three members of the Town Board of Trustees (four-year term).
The following are the candidates to be voted upon and their terms of office:
MAYOR
Two-year term
Candidate
One Position
REGAS K. HALANDRAS
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Four-year term
Candidates
Three Positions
WENDY GUTIERREZ
TRAVIS DAY
MELISSA J. KINDALL
JASON DUNHAM
CHRIS LOCKWOOD
Qualifications for persons to vote in the Municipal Election are: attain the age of eighteen (18) years on the date of the election; be a citizen of the United States; a resident of the State of Colorado and the Town of Meeker twenty-two days prior to the date of the election, and registered to vote within the Town of Meeker. A completed mail ballot package or replacement ballot package may be returned by US mail by affixing the proper postage or by walk-in at Town Hall, 345 Market Street, Meeker, Colorado on any regular business day between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., except for Election Day, April 5, 2016, then between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have here unto set my hand and official seal at Meeker, Colorado on this 1st day of February, 2016.
By: LISA COOK, Town Clerk
PUBLISHED: March 24, 2016 and March 31, 2016
Rio Blanco Herald Times
TOWN OF MEEKER
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Tuesday April 5, 2016 7:00 P.M.
Regular Scheduled Board Meeting
345 Market Street, Meeker, CO
I. Call to Order
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call
II. Approval of the Agenda
III. Approval of the Previous Minutes
IV. Approval of Monthly Disbursements
V. Public Participation
VII. Public Hearings- 7:00 p.m.
1. Resolution 01-2016, a Resolution appointing Michele Morgan as Planning Commissioner
2. Resolution 02-2016, a Resolution appointing Libby Morton as Planning Commissioner
3. Request from Crystal Noble for a Home Occupation for Daycare Service at 835 Sulphur Creek Road
4. Award Bid for 2016 Crack Sealing Project
5. Ordinance #03-2016, an ordinance amending Municipal Code Chapter 2.28.102 establishing a pay rate for Planning Commission Members and Amending Chapter 2.28.104 revising the policy for quorum determination
VIII. Mayor’s remarks
IX. Town Manager’s Report
X. TownAttorney’s Report
XII. Adjournment
XIII. Executive Session: Town Administrator discussion with Board of Trustees regarding evaluation, future performance goals and directives C.R.S. 24-6-402(4)(f)
Published: March 24, 2016
Rio Blanco Herald Times
Board of County Commissioners
Monday, March 28, 2016
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 March 28, 2016 Tentative Agenda
Approval of the March 28, 2016 Agenda
CONSENT AGENDA FOR March 28, 2016
Consent 1_Consideration of the Board Minutes of March 14, 2016
Consent 2_ Consideration of the Board Minutes of March 21, 2016
Consent 3_Contract Modification for the 2016 CR8 Surface Treatment Project, Location A with Frontier Paving, Inc., increasing the project amount by $688,430.90 increasing the total contract not to exceed amount to $1,761,016.35.
Consent 4_Contract Modification for the 2016 Chip Seal Project with Old Castle SW Group, DBA United Companies decreasing the project amount by $4,472.10 resulting in a decreased total contract amount not to exceed $737,325.91.
Consent 5_Approval of the 2016 RBC Annual Operating Plan for Wildland Fire Management and authorize the Chairman to Sign Out of Session.
Consent 6_Contract Amendment #2 for DOLA Grant #7524 for the SH 64 CR 5 Intersection Final Design extending the completion date to Sept. 30, 2016, no change in the contract amount.
Consent 7_Contract Modification No. 1 with All State Communications for the RBC Justice Center Dispatch Move, increasing the project amount by $10,000.00 resulting in an increased total contract amount not to exceed $12,084.99.
Bid Openings:
Bid Opening 1_Lower White River Pest Control District 2016 Aerial Pest Spraying Project
Bid Opening 2_2016 Rio Blanco County Road & Bridge Department Crackfill Project
Bid Awards:
Bid Award 1_Lower White River Pest Control District Weed Spraying Project
MOU’s Contracts and Agreements:
MCA 1_ Approval of EIAF #9084 Grant Agreement with the State of Colorado, Department of Local Affairs for the Rio Blanco County Meeker Fairgrounds Enhancement Project in an amount not to exceed $200,000.00.
MCA 2_Approval of Grant Application with the State of Colorado, Department of Local Affairs for the Columbine Park Engineering Services project in an amount not to exceed $305,000.00.
MCA 3_ Contract Modification with Budd-Falen Law Office and Y2 Consultants, LLC for the preparation of the Land and Resource Management Plan extending the completion date to July 1, 2016 and increasing the contract amount by $20,000.00 for a total project amount not to exceed $75,000.00.
Resolutions:
RES 1_
Other Business:
Public Comments
County Commissioners Updates
1:15
Public Hearings:
Hearing 1_ Land Use Regulations Hearing
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 April 11, 2016, 11:00 AM at the Rio Blanco County Justice Center, Courtroom A, 455 Main Street in Meeker. Please check the County’s website for information at: www.rbc.us/departments/commissioners. If you need special accommodations, please call 970-878-9573 in advance of the meeting so that reasonable accommodations may be made.
Public Notice
A public hearing has been scheduled for April 5, 2016 at 7:00 pm at the Meeker Town Hall, 345 Market Street, to consider a request by Meeker Lions Club for a Special Event Liquor Licenses for the following event between 455 & 555 Main Street, at the Pavilion Plaza or in case of bad weather at 200 Main Street, Meeker, CO 81641 May 5, 2016 – Annual Chamber of Commerce Dinner
Kathleen Sizemore
Liquor Clerk
Published:March 24, 2016
Rio Blanco Herald Times
