Highlights from October meetings of the Town of Rangely

Town Manager Lisa Piering reported that all departments are getting everything winterized. The town shut down raw water irrigation on Wednesday, Oct. 12. The tree limb piles are in the process of being burned. The homecoming parade went well. Shop ‘n Dine begins in November. The Town of Rangely will be transitioning to a new retirement platform. A draft budget is on the agenda to be approved, but is still a work in progress. The new OHV guide is out. The Tank celebrated its biggest concert season yet.

SUPERVISOR REPORTS

Katelyn Carlson, codes and animal enforcement, addressed the board with her updates and goals.

Chief Ti Hamblin swore in new Rangely Police Officer Kyle Baker.

ACTIONS

• Discussion and action to approve the September 2022 Financial Summary
• Discussion and action to approve the WRB Park and Rec District Liquor License renewal for Cedar Ridges Golf Course – motion passed.
• Discussion and action to approve a Special Event Permit to the Rangely BPOE #1907 for the Charity Ball on Nov 12-13, 2022 – motion passed.
• Discussion and action to approve a Special Event Permit to the Rangely BPOE #1907 for a Halloween Event on Oct. 29-30, 2022 – motion passed.
• Discussion and action to approve the Letter of Intent to jointly fund a wage increase for emergency dispatchers employed by the Town of Rangely with Western Rio Blanco 911 – motion passed.
• Discussion and action to affirm that Lisa Piering is the authorized plan administrator for the Rangely Employee Money Purchase Plan and the Rangely Police Department Purchase Plan – motion passed.
• Discussion and action to approve the September 2022 Check Register – motion passed Discussion and action to approve the Draft 2023 Budget as presented, whereafter it will be made available to the public in the administrative offices beginning Oct. 14 during regular business hours – motion passed.

CNCC UPDATE

On Oct. 25, 2022, at the board meeting, CNCC President Lisa Jones shared the findings from a recent academic program review and marketing analysis. Colorado Northwestern Community College hired a consultant to identify strengths and gaps in the current strategies. One of the findings identified high/low demand and high/low supply degrees. The credit program for EMTs will transition to a non-credit-based, accelerated training program. The purpose is that the regional counties can and do provide training to qualified candidates and the ability to complete training and accreditation to offer qualified EMTs to communities more efficiently. Additional findings include recognizing areas and programs CNCC can expand to include opportunities not filled by other regional schools. Offering unique options is the best way to recruit and fill placements instead of competing with other local schools. Jones highlighted that uniting the relationship between the college and the community is essential to eliminate gaps and address concerns. “We are the community, and the community is us.”