Commissioners conducted additional interviews for open seats on several boards and commissions Tuesday before making appointments.
Appointed to the Meeker Colorado Civic Improvement Corporation (MCCIC) were Sharon Clapper (renewed), and new members Sherri McCord, Fayanna Seely, Scott Marsh and Mona Avey.
The county’s appointment to the Meeker Library Board is John Moffitt. Meeker elementary school teacher Keri Greiser is the county’s preferred choice for the library board seat shared with the Town of Meeker.
Jamie Glidewell was named to the Rangely Cemetery Board. Terry Ivie was appointed to the Meeker Cemetery Board as the only applicant.
Returning to the Fair Board for new terms are Clint Shults and Karen Arnold.
Three of four open seats on the Planning Commission were filled, with Jess Franks, Adair Norman, and Rodger Polley appointed after interviewing Tuesday. Emma Baker, present at the meeting to seek sponsorships for the Rangely ROAR OHV event in April, said she would fill out an application for the fourth seat.
Karl Maser was reappointed to the Meeker Lodging Tax Board and Dorian Geba was appointed to the Rangely Lodging Tax Board.
Facilities Director Eric Jaquez provided an update about proposed construction of a new airport hangar and ground lease at the Meeker Airport.
Callie Hendrickson with the White River and Douglas Creek Conservation Districts reviewed the memorandum of understanding with the county, noting approved updates to the Land Use Plan need to be included.
The Town of Rangely, which operates its own emergency dispatch, is seeking to be included under the licensing agreement for software used by county dispatch. Currently, the Town of Meeker, and the Meeker volunteer fire/rescue pay an annual fee to the county to use the county’s dispatch services, while the Town of Rangely pays for its own dispatch center staff, equipment, and software.
Sheriff Mazzola provided background information on the two separate dispatch systems, noting that the county started researching anticipated needs to upgrade software and equipment in preparation for compliance requirements back in 2019. Piering said at the time the county bought and configured the new software program with the Town of Meeker PD and Meeker Fire, the Town of Rangely couldn’t afford it. Various options and associated costs were discussed in the work session.
During the regular meeting, Rangely resident Joyce Key asked if there was a way Rangely residents could pay their property taxes in Rangely. Currently they have to write a check and mail it to Meeker, or deliver it to the treasurer’s office in Meeker in person. Commissioners deferred, saying that discussion needs to occur with the county treasurer and the clerk and recorder.
Commissioners also ratified a letter from the BoCC and the sheriff’s office in opposition to multiple proposed state house bills related to gun control measures, approved the Rangely Airport Fence Project, awarded a bid for the 2023 dust control project to GMCO for $362K, awarded a bid for the 2023 herbicides to Van Diest for $152K, and approved an MOU with Pioneers Medical Center to provide a medical director for the RBC public health department.
Following brief commissioner updates, the board went into executive session to receive legal advice on specific questions regarding CCITF grant funds and senior housing.
Commissioners were scheduled for additional work sessions with Public Health Director Makala Sheridan and the county administrative team in the afternoon on Tuesday.
By NIKI TURNER – editor@editorht1885.com
By NIKI TURNER – [email protected]
