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Public Notices: April 16, 2020

RANGELY JUNIOR COLLEGE DISTRICT NOTICE OF 2020-2021 BUDGET APPROVAL

Notice is hereby given that a proposed 2020-2021 budget has been submitted to the Rangely Junior College District Board of Directors for the ensuing year of 2020-2021; a copy of such budget is on file at Linda Gordon/Budget Officer, 215 Hillcrest Avenue, Rangely, CO   where same is open for public inspection; such budget will be considered at the regularly scheduled board meeting of the Rangely Junior College District to be held on April 21, 2020, Noon CNCC, Johnson Banquet Room for final adoption of 2020-2021 budget.  Any interested elector of such Rangely Junior College District may inspect the proposed budget and file or register any objections thereto at any time prior to the final adoption of the budget.

Published: April 9 and 16, 2020

Rio Blanco Herald Times

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Merle Dene Moyer, Deceased

Case Number 20PR30003

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  August 4, 2020, or the claims may be forever barred.

Donald George Moyer, Personal Representative

c/o J. Richard Livingston, Esq.

Livingston & Mumby, LLC

2764 Compass Dr., Ste 200A

Grand Junction, CO 81506

Published: April 2, 9 and 16, 2020

Rio Blanco Herald Times

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NOTICE OF ELECTION

POLLING PLACE

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, and, particularly, to the electors of the   Eastern Rio Blanco Metropolitan Recreation and Park District of Rio Blanco County, Colorado:

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an election will be held on the 5th day of May, 2020, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.  The Board of Directors of the District have designated the following polling place:

ERBM Recreation and Park District

101 Ute Road

Meeker, CO 81641

At said election, the electors of the District shall vote for Directors to serve the following terms of office on the Board of Directors of the District:

The names of persons nominated as Director for a THREE-Year Term:

Kent Walter

Chris Lockwood

Travis Mobley

Chance Walker NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that an eligible elector of said district for the purpose of said election is a person registered to vote pursuant to the “Colorado Uniform Election Code of 1992;” and who is a resident of the District, or who, or whose spouse or civil union partner, owns taxable real or personal property within the District, whether said person resides within the District or not, or a person who is obligated to pay taxes under a contract to purchase taxable property within the District shall be considered an owner of taxable property for the purpose of qualifying as an eligible elector.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that due to the necessary precautions related to the COVID-19 pandemic, the District is urging its citizens to submit ballots by mail through the absentee voter system. Applications for and return of absentee voter ballots may be filed with, and replacement ballots received from the Designated Election Official, Cathy A. Kiser. As of the date of preparing this notice, the physical office is closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Please contact the Designated Election Official by phone or email to arrange for an absentee ballot or for any updates regarding changes to election day procedures. Last day to request an absentee ballot is Tuesday, April 28th.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that applications for and return of absentee voter ballots may be filed with, and replacement ballots may be received from:

Cathy A. Kiser Designated Election Official

Eastern Rio Blanco Recreation and Park District

(970) 878-7417 (telephone)

Or by email:

[email protected]

Published: April 9, 16 and 23, 2020

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NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

Meeker Recreation Center (MRC) Roofing Replacement

A Public Works Project

Eastern Rio Blanco Metropolitan Recreation

and Park District

101 Ute Road, Meeker, Colorado 81641

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Eastern Rio Blanco Metropolitan Recreation and Park District (“ERBM”), a political subdivision of the State of Colorado, is inviting proposals from qualified General Contractors for the Meeker Recreation Center Roofing Replacement, located at 101 Ute Rd. in Meeker, Colorado.

Contractors must submit their bid proposals before 5pm on Friday, June 12th, 2020 at ERBM’s administrative office located at 101 Ute Road, Meeker, Colorado 81641; or via email at [email protected]. Bids must be clearly marked “MRC Roof Replacement”.

This is a guaranteed maximum price construction project. A full Request for Proposal, Project specifications, and Owner-Contractor Agreement template can be obtained at www.ERBMrec.com or by contacting Rodney Gerloff, 970-878-7420 or via email at [email protected].

A mandatory pre-proposal walk-through of the Project site with an ERBM representative, may be scheduled with advanced notice to the contact information provided in this notice. Requests for pre-proposal walkthroughs will be accepted through 5pm Friday, May 29th.

Construction timing to be negotiated with contractor. ERBM reserves the right to accept or reject any and all bids. Each proposal shall be reviewed and considered consistent to adopted ERBM Fiscal Policies and Procedures.

Executive Director: §Sean VonRoenn

Published: April 9, 16, 23, 30 and May 7, 14

and 21, 2020

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BEFORE THE COLORADO OIL AND GAS CONSERVATION COMMISSION

NOTICE AND APPLICATION FOR HEARING

DOCKET NO. 200200043

TO ALL INTERESTED PARTIES AND TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:

Pursuant to Rule 522.e., the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission Staff has applied to the Commission for an Order Finding Violation against Apex Oil Ventures Inc. (Operator No. 10605), to adjudicate allegations in the Notice of Alleged Violation No. 401941751.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to §§ 34-60-101 to -130, C.R.S. and the Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure, 2 CCR 404-1, that the Commission has scheduled this matter for hearing on:

Date: June 29, 2020

Time: 9:00 a.m.

Place: Colorado Oil & Gas Conservation Commission

1120 Lincoln Street, Suite 801

Denver, CO 80203

The Notice and Application for Hearing and related information is available at https://cogcc.state.co.us/reg.html#/hearings.  Look to right column for “Active & Pending Matters” “Enforcement”.

Published: April 16, 2020

Rio Blanco Herald Times

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PAYROLL ACCOUNTS PAYABLE

TOWN OF MEEKER

3/31/20

GENERAL FUND

Town of Meeker, Payroll, $48,451.86

CCOERA, Emp. Retirement – PD, $2,882.68

CCOERA, Emp. Retirement, $6,838.48

CCOERA, Emp. Loan Payments, $754.07

CEBT, Health, Dental, Vision & Life Ins., $20,131.42

Emp. Withholding, Federal Withholding, $5,837.66

Emp. Withholding, State Withholding, $2,301.10

Emp.Withholding, Medicare Withholding, $1,907.88

Emp. Withholding, SS Withholding, $4,941.62

MHRC, Emp. Donation, $26.50

Standard Ins, Co., Life/AD&D Ins., $954.74

Washington National Ins., Cancer Ins., $192.31

All Copy Products, Copier Lease, $256.12

All Terrain Motor Sports, 2020 Can-Am Defender, $11,999.00

Alsco, Coveralls, $21.71

Atmos, Natural Gas, $975.21

Axon, Taser Battery Pack, $159.00

BoyKo, Toilet Tissue, Gloves, $215.74

CAN Surety, Notary Errors, $39.00

Century Link, Phone Svc., $477.00

Century Link, Phone Svc., $476.20

CMRS – PB, Reimb. Postage, $53.86

CNA Surety, Public Officials Bond, $922.25

Colo. State Treasurer, 1st. Qtr. Unemploy., $579.95

Eagle River Waste, Recycling Svc., $1,800.00

Eagle River Waste, Trash Svc., $102.00

Eagle River Waste, Trash Svc., $82.00

ERBM, Corp. Punch Pass, $116.65

Gall’s, Armor Shirt Carrier, $383.65

Grand Jct. Media, Police Chief Ad, $370.00

Grand Jct. Media, Police Chief Ad, $170.00

Herald Times, .Legal Publications, $339.60

Jason’s Automotive, Brakes, Pads, $476.70

Jason’s Automotive, Mount & Balance Tires, $160.00

Jean’s Printing, Veh. Assist Unlock Form ., $102.34

Lexipol, Annual Law Policy, $3,693.00

McGuire Auto, Window Cleaner, Flap Disc., $149.08

Meeker Auto, Motor Oil, Filters, $410.10

Meeker Auto, Fuel Additives, $93.11

Meeker Sand & Gravel, Haul Snow from Down Town, $2,266.10

MGM, Safety Boots / Willey, $179.99

Mtn. Cross Eng., N/W Corner Eng., $82.50

Mtn.Cross Eng., N/W Corner Report, $412.50

MVB – Visa, Police Chief Ads,Weed School / PW, $2,253.00

NASRO, Membership – Yates / PD, $40.00

Noble, Laurie Atty, Muni Judge Svc., $200.00

Northwest Auto, Svc. Transmission 2012 Trk, $161.58

NW Auto, Diagnostic 2016 Ford, $96.50

Olszewski, Massih & Maurer, March Legal Fees, $2,244.00

Overton Recycling, 3 Yard Dumpster, $50.00

Overton Recycling, 3 Yard Dumpster, $50.00

PMC, DOT Physical, $52.50

Range Call, Choice Sponsor Pkg., $500.00

RBC Clerk & Recorder, Mailing Labels, $56.44

RBC COVID Operations, Hand Sanitizer, $96.00

RBC Fleet Mgt., Fuel, $1,171.35

RBC ICT Dept., nternet Svc., $164.00

RBC ICT Dept., Internet Svc., $164.00

RBC Sales & Use Tax, Sales & Use Tax Adj., $4,778.43

RMR, Monthly Admin Fee, $66.45

Rocky Mtn. Reserve, March Claims, $2,291.12

Samuelson’s, Fence Material, $379.97

SGM, Survey School St., Cross Walk Eng., $6,077.00

Thomas Hadden, Painting Town Hall, $1,640.38

Thyssenkrup Elevator, Elevator Svc., $816.35

Union Telephone, Cell Phone Svc., $527.87

Union Wireless, New Cell Phone, $209.00

USPS, Pstg. for Ballots, $490.70

Valley Hardware, Ammo, $279.39

Vermeer, Pothole Machine Parts, $156.78

Vet Clinic, Spay, Neuters / AC, $1,886.70

Vision Graphics, Ballots, Envelopes, $3,502.27

Watt’s, Cleaning Supplies, $187.64

Western Slope, 1st Qtr. Planning Svc., $810.00

Western Slope, Comm. Survey, Research & Analysis, $18,246.58

White River Dist., Bottle Water, $6.75

WREA, April Elect., $1,951.43

WREA, March Elect., $2,050.72

Total General Fund $176,439.58

WATER FUND

Town of Meeker, Payroll, $14,452.07

CCOERA, Emp. Retirement, $2,660.20

CCOERA, Employee Loans, $825.58

CEBT, Health, Dental, Vision & Life Ins., $6,764.26

Emp. Withholding, SS Withholding, $2,573.60

Emp. Withholding, Medicare Withholding, $601.90

Emp. Withholding, Federal Withholding, $1,486.07

Emp. Withholding, State Withholding, $462.90

MHRC, Employee Donation, $18.50

Standard Ins. Co., Life/AD&D Ins., $311.17

Washington National Ins., Cancer Ins., $103.19

US Postmaster, Water Billing Pstg., $190.60

All Copy Products, Copier Lease, $57.82

Alsco, Coveralls, $21.71

Atmos, Natural Gas, $513.89

Century Link, Phone Svc., $98.10

Century Link, Phone Svc., $97.88

CMRS – PB, Reimb. Postage, $118.45

Colo. State Treasurer, 1st. Qtr. Unempl., $186.67

Colorado Rural Water, System Membership, $275.00

Core & Main, PRV Control Valve, $440.00

DPC Industries, Canister Chg., $80.00

Ducey’s Elect., Repair Power to Well #1, $210.08

ERBM, Corp. Punch Pass, $23.35

Gould Const., Pump Install, $7,100.00

Herald Times, Legal Pub., $26.48

McGuire Auto, Window Cleaner, Flap Disc., $112.96

MCHD, Water Test, $40.00

Meeker Auto, Motor Oil, Filters, $455.50

Meeker Auto, Fuel Additives & Fuel Filters, $93.11

Mtn.Cross Eng., Water St. Water Line, $1,320.00

Mtn.Cross Eng., Water St. Water Line Eng., $5,861.60

MVB – Visa, Lic. Renewal, Office Supplies, Phone, $186.33

NW Auto, Svc. Repair 2012 Trk, $161.59

PMC, DOT Physical, $52.50

RBC – Ty Gates, Hand Sanitizer, $32.00

RBC Fleet Mgt., Fuel, $310.67

RBC ICT Dept., Internet Svc., $36.00

RBC ICT Dept., Internet Service, $36.00

RMR, Monthly Admin Fee, $18.55

Rocky Mtn. Reserve, March Claims, $684.36

Samuelson’s, Bolts / Pump House, $995.35

Sherman – Williams, Epoxy Paint, $494.37

Timberline Electric, Well Meter Wiring for 5 Wells, $6,323.80

UNCC, Line Locates, $62.58

Union Telephone, Cell Phone Svc., $84.03

Union Wireless, New Phone, $209.00

Valley Hardware, Paint & Brushes, $241.25

Vermeer, Pothole Machine Parts, $156.78

Watt’s, Cleaning Supplies, $46.67

WREA, April Elect., $2,933.65

WREA, March Elect., $2,641.25

Total Water Fund $63,289.37

Total All Funds $239,728.95

Published: April 16, 2020

Rio Blanco Herald Times

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TOWN OF MEEKER

BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Tuesday, April 21, 2020

5:30 P.M. Board Meeting

Town Hall Parking Lot

345 Market Street, Meeker, CO

Due to restrictions in place by CDPHE in the Fourth Updated Public Health Order 20-24 dated April 9, 2020 regarding public gatherings, all individuals are required to maintain social distancing requirements of at least six feet.

I. Call to Order

II. Pledge of Allegiance

III. Roll Call

IV. Approval of the Agenda

V. Administer the Oath of Office and seating of newly elected Mayor and Trustees

VI. Appointment of Mayor Pro Tem

VII. Recognition of outgoing Mayor

VIII. Adjournment

Published: April 16, 2020

Rio Blanco Herald Times

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ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

Sealed BIDS for construction of the Market Street – 5th Street Crossing project will be received via mail or in person at the Town Hall, 345 Market Street Meeker, CO until 5:00 P.M., Tuesday May 5th, 2020. Sealed bids will be opened and read aloud at 7:00 P.M., Tuesday May 5th, 2020 at the Town Hall in Meeker. The Town Board of Trustees will award the bid on Tuesday May 19th, 2020 at 7:00 P.M. at Town hall in Meeker.

The project includes the construction of solar powered Rapid Rectangular Flashing Beacons, Signing and Pavement Markings on Market Street for the 5th street crossing.

Each Bid must be accompanied by a Bid Bond or a check in the amount of 10% of bid made payable to The Town of Meeker as bid security. Performance and Payment Bonds in the amount of 100% of bid, will be required.

A set of electronic (PDF) Bid Documents will be made available via email on Thursday, April 16th, 2020 until the time that Bids are opened. Bidders shall send an email to [email protected] and CC: [email protected]. The email subject line shall read: Request for Electronic Bid Documents –Market Street – 5th Street Crossing. The email shall contain the following information: Name, Company & phone number.

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 Bid Proposals and Bid Security shall be sealed in an envelope with “Market Street – 5th Street Crossing” written on the front.

Lisa Cook, Town Administrator

Published: April 16 and 23, 2020

Rio Blanco Herald Times

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Board of County Commissioners of

Rio Blanco County, Colorado

This is a Telephone or Google Meeting only

Please do not attend in person

To attend by Google Meeting go to:

phz-sbnx-yrw

To participate by telephone, please dial 970-878-9432

Tentative Agenda April 21, 2020

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 4/21/2020 Agenda

      1)

      2)

   C. Move to approve the April 14, 2020 Agenda including any changes.

2. CONSENT AGENDA DATE

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. Move to approve the below listed items of the Consent Agenda.

   B. Consideration of the Board of County Commissioners of Rio Blanco County, Colorado, meeting minutes of April, 14, 2020.

3. BUSINESS

   A. Move to approve/deny a comment letter from the Board of County Commissioners of Rio Blanco County, Colorado to UDSA regarding the Proposed Action Yellowjacket Project, Blanco Ranger District, White River National Forest.

   B. Move to approve/deny an Amendment to the AAA Grant Award #20-11-16 between the Area Agency on Aging of Northwest Colorado and the Board of County Commissioners of Rio Blanco County, Colorado, increasing the award amount from $63,062.00 to $63,562.00.

4.  BID OPENINGS

   A. Lower White River Pest Control District Herbicide Spray

5. BID AWARDS

6. MOU’s, CONTRACTS, AND AGREEMENTS

7. RESOLUTIONS

8. OTHER BUSINESS

   A. Public Comment

   B. County Commissioners Updates

9. PUBLIC HEARINGS

   A. Applicant Darrin E. Olson, is requesting approval for Minor Subdivision PSUB-0003-20, located at 459 County Road 102, Rangely, Colorado in Sections 34 & 35, T2N, R102W, in order to subdivide the property into three lots.

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 DATE in the LOCATION.  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: April 16, 2020

Rio Blanco Herald Times

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