Public Notices

Public Notices: April 30, 2020

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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PLANNING COMMISSION VACANCY

The Town of Meeker is seeking interest from qualified individuals for a position on the Meeker Planning Commission.  The position will be filled by an appointment made by the Board of Trustees at its regular Board Meeting to be held May 19, 2020.  Applications are available at: www.townofmeeker.org/planning-commission-vacancy/ and must be received at Town Hall, 345 Market Street, Meeker, Colorado 81641 no later than 5:00 P.M. on Thursday, May 14, 2020.  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.  The length of appointment will be until May 2023 at which time the appointed individual may seek another 3-year reappointment from the Town Board. The position pays $50 per month. For further information, please call Town Hall 878-5344.

Published: April 30th and May 7th, 2020

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PUBLIC NOTICE

Colorado Law requires the County Assessor to hear objections to real property classifications and valuations beginning no later than May 1, 2020. Objections to the valuation or classification of real property must be postmarked, delivered, or presented in person to the County Assessor’s office no later than June 1, 2020.

Due to this year being an intervening year, not all taxpayers will receive a Notice of Value. Taxpayers will only receive a notice if their valuation changes. If you should want to object to your Notice of Value please make an appointment by calling the County Assessor’s Office at 970-878-9410. You can also email [email protected] or fax 970-878-3341.

For additional information please contact the County Assessor’s office at 970-878-9410.

Published: April 30, 2020

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Meeker Cemetery District

Regular Monthly Board Meeting

May 7, 2020 8:30am

This board meeting is held online or by telephone call in. Please do not attend in person. To attend by zoom.us to:

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Join Zoom Meeting

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USING YOUR PHONE

Meeting ID: 722 847 673

(dial this number) +1 301 715 8592 US

1. Call to Order

2. Approve Agenda

3. Approve Special Meeting Minutes March 19, 2020

4. Approve Minutes April 2, 2020

5. Approve Special Meeting Minutes April 10, 2020

6. Approve and sign bills

7. Public Input

8. New Business

     a. Memorial Day

     b. Telephone system

9. Old Business

     a. Irrigation Update

     b. Finalize Crack Seal

     c. Black Sulphur Cemetery follow up

10. Managers’ Report

11. Open Board Discussion

12. Adjourn

Published: April 30, 2020

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SENIOR CITIZEN’S WATER RATE REDUCTION PROGRAM

If you live in a household with one family member who is 64 years or older, as shown by a birth certificate, school records, and military discharge documents or other supporting documentation acceptable to the Town of Meeker, you may qualify for a reduced water rate during the months of May through September.  Eligible households receive the first 8,000 gallons of water free each month (a savings of $24.00 per month).  Usage over 8,000 gallons per month will be billed at the rate of $1.55 cents per 1,000 gallons. See attached fee increase schedule.

To qualify for the program, the total gross family income for all residents of the household must be less than one thousand, eight hundred fifty two dollars and sixty nine cents per month ($1,852.69) or twenty-two thousand, two hundred thirty two dollars and thirty seven cents ($22,232.37) per year as evidenced by the federal income tax return/s for all household members for the year 2019.  If you are not required to file an income tax return, please provide copies of all non-taxable income received by the household for the year 2019.

If you have been previously enrolled in this program, the Town has your proof of age on file and will only require that you provide the income tax return or written proof of non-taxable income.  To qualify for the program for the month of May, please provide the town with the required information no later than May 20, 2020.   If you miss the May deadline you may qualify for a reduction in June if the required information is filed with the Town no later than June 20, 2020.

If you have questions or need more information, please call at 878-5344

Published: April 30 and May 7, 2020

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MEEKER SANITATION DISTRICT

May 6, 2020

REGULAR BOARD MEETING at 7:00 PM

The Regular Board Meeting of the Meeker Sanitation

District will be held at the Meeker Sanitation District Office, 265 8th Street, Meeker, Colorado.

1.   Call to order

2.   Additions or Changes to the Agenda

3.   Approval of Minutes

4.   Public Comments

6.   New Business

     A.  Election and Appointment of Board Members:

7.   Old Business

     A. Colorado’s Water/Wastewater Agency Response Network (CoWARN) Mutual Aid and Assistance Program

     B.  Plant Manager Report

     C.  Office Manager Report

8.   Attorney

9.   Board

     A. Reports

     B. Delinquent Accounts

     C. Approve Current Bills

10.  Adjourn

This agenda is subject to change without further notice.

Agenda is posted at the office of the Meeker Sanitation District.

265 8th Street.

Published: April 30, 2020

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TOWN OF RANGELY

Check Register

March-20

VENDOR, AMOUNT, DESCRIPTION

AFLAC, 297.15, Payroll Deduction

ALL COPY PRODUCTS INC, 1905.07, Expenses

ARAMARK, 423.50, Expenses

AXON ENTERPRISE INC, 3604.50, Expenses

BEARCOM COMPANY, 690.00, Expenses

BLIZZARD BROADCASTING LLC, 155.00, Expenses

BLOCK, LAVON, 40.00, Expenses

BOBCAT OF THE ROCKIES, 751.59, Expenses

BOY-KO SUPPLY CO, 48.70, Expenses

CALDWELL, JEANNIE, 40.00, Expenses

CANYON PINTADO VETERINARY CLINIC, 1372.95, Services

CASELLE, INC, 1418.00, Software Support

CEBT, 36404.56, Life Insurance

CENTURY EQUIPMENT COMPANY, 469.07, Expenses

CENTURYLINK, 1434.99, Communication

CHOVANTETZ, MIYUKI, 450.00, Expenses

CIMARRON TELECOMMUNICATIONS LLC, 55.00, Communication

CIRSA, 21247.96, Expenses

CNCC FOUNDATION, 300.00, Expenses

COKER, MICHAEL D, 40.00, Expenses

COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE, 665.48, Expenses

CONNOR, DANIEL, 40.00, Expenses

COX, MARYBEL, 40.00, Expenses

CUMMINS ROCKY MOUNTAIN LLC, 640.86, Expenses

DAN WILSON ATTORNEY AT LAW, 3246.52, Services

DETROIT INDUSTRIAL TOOL, 530.43, Expenses

DIRECTV, 462.25, WRV Expenses

DUCEY’S ELECTRIC, 160.00, Expenses

ELLIS, KEELY, 100.00, Council Stipend

EMBLEM AUTHORITY, THE, 295.00, Expenses

EMC PLUMBING & HEATING INC, 542.81, Expenses

ESRI, 400.00, Expenses

FARNEY, LINDA, 27.00, Expenses

FEDERAL EXPRESS, 35.28, Expenses

FIDELITY ADVISOR FUNDS, 31455.70, Payroll deduction

FIRST BANKCARD, 5943.32, Expenses

FPPA, 1005.11, PD Insurance

FRESH EXPRESS CLEANING, 89.00, Expenses

GALLS LLC, 336.27, Expenses

GEER, LUKE D., 100.00, Council Stipend

GLOCK INC, 68.00, Expenses

GRAND JUNCTION PIPE & SUPPLY, 10342.16, Expenses

GRANDT, JONNI, 200.00, Expenses

GRANGER, ALISA, 100.00, Council Stipend

HACH, 6150.00, Expenses

HACKING, TYSON, 100.00, Council Stipend

HAMBLIN, TIRYNN, 40.00, Expenses

HIRERIGHT INC, 68.26, Services

HUGHES, JORDAN, 300.00, Expenses

IDEXX DISTRIBUTION INC, 436.44, Expenses

KARP NEU HANLON PC, 840.00, Services

KEY, ANDREW J, 100.00, Council Stipend

LEECH, JESSE, 40.00, Expenses

LOWES, 366.65, Expenses

MAIL SERVICES, 838.61, Services

MEADOWS, RUTH, 17.03, Expenses

MOON LAKE ELECTRIC ASSN, 13018.19, Electricity

MOUNTAIN STATES SUPPLY, 499.66, Expenses

MUELLER CONSTRUCTION SERVICES INC, 6000.00, Services

MULLER’S BUILDING SERVICE, 1650.00, Services

NETWORKS UNLIMITED INC, 3119.68, Support/Services

NICHOLS STORE, 315.60, Expenses

NORCO INC, 23.49, Services

NORTHWEST PARKWAY, 3.00, Expenses

ORKIN PEST CONTROL, 676.80, Services

PIERING, LISA, 40.00, Expenses

PINNACOL ASSURANCE, 4064.00, Expenses

PIONEER RESEARCH CORPORTATION, 771.50, Services

PITNEY BOWES INC, 356.97, Services

PROFESSIONAL TOUCH, 643.14, Expenses

PUBLIC SAFETY CENTER INC, 685.11, Expenses

QUALITY CARPET & FURNISHINGS, 2482.43, Services

QUILL CORPORATION, 825.13, Expenses

RANGELY AUTO PARTS & SUPPLY, 917.02, Expenses

RANGELY DISTRICT HOSPITAL, 119.88, Services

RANGELY HARDWARE, 4302.78, Expenses

RANGELY SCHOOL FOUNDATION INC, 14809.81, Sales Tax Funding

RANGELY TRASH SERVICE, 840.00, Services

RANGELY, TOWN OF, 7467.91, Utilities

RIO BLANCO COUNTY, 19544.09, Expenses

RLI, 100.00, Services

ROBIE, TREY, 100.00, Council Stipend

ROOFING WORLD HOME IMPROVEMENT, 210.00, Expenses

SAM LLC, 6192.03, Services

SCHMEUSER GORDON MEYER, 10942.25, Services

SENERGY BUILDERS LLC, 3731.91, Expenses

SERVICE MASTER CLEAN, 240.00, Services

SGS ACCUTEST INC, 357.16, Services

SHAFFER, ANDREW, 150.00, Council Stipend

SIMS, TERESA, 150.00, Judge’s Fee

STANDARD INSURANCE COMPANY RC, 732.89, Life Insurance

SUMMIT ENERGY, 63037.88, Gas Transmission/Transport

TECHNICAL COLLEGE OF THE ROCKIES, 3055.27, Expenses

TRANSUNION RISK & ALTERNATIVE, 50.00, Services

TRI COUNTY FIRE PROTECTION, 2815.50, Services

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, 459.00, Expenses

UNCC, 20.86, Services

VAUGHN, JAMES, 373.83, Expenses

VERIZON WIRELESS, 1168.71, Communication

WC STRIEGEL INC, 581.00, Expenses

WEX BANK, 3450.62, Fuel

WHITE RIVER MARKET, 104.94, Expenses

WILCZEK, KAREN S, 300.00, Judge’s Fee

WRB REC & PARK DISTRICT, 216.25, Expenses

YARDLEY’S AUTOMOTIVE, 498.20, Expenses

Total: 319484.71

Published: April 30, 2020

Rio Blanco Herald Times

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TOWN OF MEEKER

BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Tuesday, May 5, 2020

7:00 P.M. Board Meeting

Town Hall

345 Market Street, Meeker, CO

In order to comply with the Governor’s Executive Order D 2020 044 dated April 26, 2020 prohibiting public gatherings in public places of ten (10) persons or more the public is invited to attend by telephone by calling 970-878-8091.

I. Call to Order

II. Pledge of Allegiance

III. Roll Call

IV. Approval of the Agenda

V. Approval of the Previous Minutes dated April 7, 2020 and April 21, 2020.

VI. Approval of Monthly Disbursements dated April 21, 2020 and April 30, 2020 as revised on May 5, 2020.

VII. Public Participation

This is an opportunity for Citizens to bring comments and questions to the Board of Trustees not being addressed in the Regular Meeting Agenda.  In consideration of other regularly scheduled agenda items, comments will be limited to 3 minutes or less.  Citizens are asked to approach the podium state their name and address for the record.

VIII. New Business:

     a. Bid opening for the Market Street – 5th Street Crossing Project.

      b. Resolution No. 03-2020 appointing Town Officers.

     c. Authorization for the Town to enter a Memorandum of Understanding for participation in the Colorado Dept. of Local Affairs’ Colorado Main Street Program.

    d. Authorization for the Town to enter into a Professional Services Contract with Kasey L. Cox dba Foxz Creative for website design and development.

IX. Discussion Items:

    a. Request from Meeker Classic regarding installation of fence at Ute Park.

    b. Mosquito control measures for this year.

X. Mayor’s remarks

XI. Town Manager’s Report

XII. Town Attorney’s Report

XIII. Other Board Business

XIV.  Adjournment

Workshop session to follow for discussion of 2020 Business Grant awards.

Published: April 30, 2020

Rio Blanco Herald Times

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BID REQUEST

Piceance Weed and Pest District

Aerial Spraying of Herbicide

The Piceance Weed and Pest District is soliciting bids for Herbicide Aerial Spraying. Bid packets are available by calling Chris Uphoff at 970-379-9244 or email [email protected]. Mailed bids are due to the Board of County Commissioners, P.O. Box 599, Meeker, CO, 81641, no later than 4:00 p.m. on May 8, 2020. If hand delivered, the bids are due no later than 11:00 a.m. on May 12, 2020 to the County Commissioners, County Administration Building, 555 Main Street, Meeker, CO. The bids will be opened according to the agenda on May 12, 2020. All bids must be clearly marked “Herbicide Aerial Spraying” on the outside of the bid.

Published: April 30th and May 7th, 2020

Rio Blanco Herald Times

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