PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of Ellen M. Boudreaux,
Deceased
Case No.: 2024PR1
All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Rio Blanco County, Colorado on or before July 14, 2024, or said claims may be forever barred.
Paul Edwards,
Personal Representative
11993 S Allerton Circle
Parker, Colorado 80138
Published: March 21, 28 & April 4, 2024
Rio Blanco Herald Times
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NOTICE
CR 4 BRIDGE CLOSURE
Rio Blanco County Road & Bridge will be starting a project on the CR 4 Bridge (Wilbur Bridge) beginning on April 15, 2024. The purpose of this project is to replace the bridge deck. This will necessitate the bridge being closed from April 15th to May 21st. Please plan on alternate access to CR 4 (Mesa) from CR 8 or to CR 8 coming off the Mesa during this time.
Published: March 28 and April 4, 2024
Rio Blanco Herald Times
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NOTICE OF OPPORTUNITY TO COMMENT
USDA FOREST SERVICE
WHITE RIVER NATIONAL FOREST, BLANCO RANGER DISTRICT
SOUTHWEST BLANCO WILDLIFE HABITAT ENHANCEMENT PROJECT
The USDA Forest Service is soliciting comments for the Southwest Blanco Wildlife Habitat Enhancement Project. The proposed action is to be located on the Blanco Ranger District of the White River National Forest. All work is proposed to occur within the described project area located in portions of Sections 7-36, Township 2S, Range 93W; Sections 1-28, Township 3S, Range 93W; Sections 18-34, Township 2S, Range 92W; Sections 2-18, Township 3S, Range 92W; 6th principal Meridian, Rio Blanco and Garfield Counties, Colorado. The proposed action
would utilize vegetation management activities to move mountain shrub and aspen communities towards desired conditions of 60% forage habitat and 40% cover habitat for elk and mule deer.
The Responsible Official for this decision is Curtis Keetch, Blanco District Ranger.
A Notice of Proposed Action for the Southwest Blanco Wildlife Habitat Enhancement Project is available upon request at the Blanco Ranger District office, 220 E. Market Street, Meeker, CO 81641. This document is also available at the White River National Forest website:
https://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=65795. Additional information regarding this proposed action can also be obtained from Andre Delcalzo, at (970) 878-6006 or by e-mail at andre.d[email protected].
The Southwest Blanco Wildlife Habitat Enhancement Project is an activity implementing a land management plan. Based on resource information gathered to date, it is anticipated that this project falls within a Forest Service category of actions under 36 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) § 220.6 that may be excluded from further documentation in either an Environmental Assessment or an Environmental Impact Statement. Scoping comments, along with complete resource analysis, will determine whether this project can be categorically excluded. The proposed project is consistent with category 36 CFR 220.6(e)(6)- Timber stand and/or wildlife habitat improvement activities that do not include the use of herbicides or do not require more
than 1 mile of low standard road construction. This notice also serves to notify and invite public comment on the proposal as stipulated in 36 CF4 800.3 of the National Historic Preservation Act.
Comments will be accepted any time but will be most helpful if submitted prior to April 24th, 2024. Names and contact information submitted with comments will become part of the public record and may be released under the Freedom of Information Act. Decisions that are categorically excluded from documentation in an Environmental Assessment (EA) or Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) are not subject to an administrative review process (pre-decisional objection process) (Agriculture Act of 2014, Subtitle A, Sec. 8006).
Persons commenting should include: 1) name, address, telephone number, organization represented, if any; 2) name of the proposal on which the comment is being submitted (Southwest Blanco Wildlife Habitat Enhancement Project); and 3) specific facts and supporting reasons for consideration.
The Responsible Official will consider all written comments received. However, in order for your comments to be most useful to the agency’s, it is important that you provide your comments prior to the close of the scoping comment period and that you clearly articulate your concerns and contentions. The Responsible Official does not anticipate providing an additional opportunity to submit written comments other than this scoping period. Comments submitted anonymously will be accepted and considered; however, anonymous comments will not provide the Agency with the ability to provide the commenter with subsequent environmental documents.
Submit comments to Andre Delcalzo, Project Lead by one of the following methods: mail: 220 E. Market Street, Meeker, CO 81641 telephone: (970)878-6006, email: andre.delc[email protected], or on the project website https://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=65795
Please include “Comments on Southwest Blanco Wildlife Habitat Enhancement Project” in the subject line of your email in order to be considered when making the final decision. Office hours, for those who wish to hand deliver their comments, are 8am-4:30pm , Monday – Friday (except Federal holidays). Acceptable formats for electronic comments are text or HTML e-mail, Adobe portable document format, and formats viewable in Microsoft Office applications.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
Published in the Rio Blanco Herald Times
March 28, April 4, April 11, April 18, 2024
Rio Blanco Herald Times
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MEEKER SCHOOL DISTRICT RE-1
Board of Education Special Meeting and Work Session
555 Garfield Street
Meeker, CO 81641
April 8, 2024 – 7:00 p.m.
Google Meet link: https://meet.google.com/qhs-rykd-yjs
1. Call to Order and Roll Call
2. Pledge of Allegiance: Mr. Nieslanik will lead the Pledge of Allegiance
3. Welcome of Guests
4. Approval of Agenda
General Public Comment Session: (comments limited to three minutes)
Action Item:
1. Personnel:
a. Approval: Teachers
i.Elementary Teachers: Megan Shelton, Amanda Watson, Sarah Wilson, Sam Ricther
ii.Middle School Math Teacher: TBD
iii.High School Science Teacher: TBD
b. Approval: Instructional Staff Transfer – Holly Steele (SPED Para to ECSE Teacher)
c. Approval: Deloy Cook (BMS Volunteer Track Coach)
Other BOE Information:
Executive Session (if needed):
Special Meeting Adjournment:
Work Session:
1. Policy Discussion (Policy BG)
a. Final Edits: IKF (Graduation Requirements)
b. Policy Discussion:
i.DJ/DJA (Purchasing Authority)
ii.GDO (Evaluation of Support Staff)
2. Personnel Hiring Update (Policy Groups GCE/GCF & GDE/GDF)
3. FY25 Preliminary Budget (Policy Group DB)
a. Projections
b. BOE Questions
4. Potential Salary Schedules (Policy Groups GCB and GDB)
a. Salary Schedule Comparison
b. MSD Historical Salary & Benefit Changes
5. Community Survey Action Plan (Policy KCB & ADA)
a. Timelines for short, mid-range, and long-term strategies
b. District adopted communications plan
6. Curriculum Adoption and Program Addition Processes (Policy IG)
a. Curriculum Adoption Process
b. Program Addition Process
7. Capital Projects (Policy FB and FB-R)
8. School District Furnished Housing (Policies GCE/GCF & FB)
9. School Board Best Practices (Policy BBA)
a. Meeker BOE self evaluation form
b. Document shared by Kevin Amack
c. CASB resources
10. BOE “How-to” Scenarios – Potential Future Discussion Items
11. Accreditation Processes (Policy AED)
12. Other
Adjournment
Published: April 4, 2024
Rio Blanco Herald Times
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Board of County Commissioners
of Rio Blanco County, Colorado
555 Main Street, 3rd Floor Commissioner’s Hearing Room, Meeker, Colorado 81641
Meeting Agenda
April 9, 2024
This meeting will be streamed live on the RBC YouTube Channel at: http://youtube.com/c/RioBlancoCountyColorado
1. Call to Order 9:00 AM.
2. Pledge of Allegiance.
3. Public Comment Period: 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 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. To ensure there is adequate public comment time, please provide your name and address prior to the meeting by contacting the Board assistant at (970) 878-9683. If any member of the public would like to comment at this time, please state your name and address for the record.
This is a tentative agenda which includes all information available as of April 4, 2024. The final tentative agenda will be posted at the RBC Historic Courthouse, 555 Main St., Meeker, CO, and at the Rangely Town Hall, 209 E. Main St., Rangely.
4. Consideration of the approval of the April 9, 2024 Agenda including any changes.
5. Consent Items:
Move to approve the below listed items of the Consent Agenda.
6. Payroll Management Report March 29, 2024.
7. Accounts Payable Management Reports for February 2024.
8. Minutes March 26, 2024.
9. Motor Vehicle DMV Report.
10. Business:
a. Presentation by Jennifer Pieroni with Colorado Office of Just Transition.
Consideration of the contract renewal for Joy Thompson for assistance with foster care services.
b. Consideration of an Agreement with Meeker Classic to provide a free shuttle service to/from multiple locations downtown throughout the duration of the Meeker Classic.
c. Consideration of an application for the 2024-2025 Court Security Grant.
Consideration of contract modification extending contract date for JEO Consulting Group Inc.
d. Consideration of a higher cost Gantry Crane for R&B, Fleet, Landfill machine maintenance.
e. Consideration of a Bid Award and Contract for 2024 Chip Seal Project.
f. Consideration of Approval of the Meeker application for Three Meeker Ambulance Vehicle Permits.
g. Consideration of Approval of a Letter of Support for the Blanco Ranger District for Proposed Habitat Improvements.
11. Resolutions: None.
12. Other Business
13. County Administrator Update
14. County Commissioners Updates
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 meeting is tentatively scheduled for April 9, 2024 in Meeker, Colorado. If you need special accommodations, please call 970-878-9683 in advance of the meeting so that reasonable accommodations may be made.
Published: April 4, 2024
Rio Blanco Herald Times
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MEEKER SANITATION DISTRICT
APRIL 10, 2024
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
5. New Business
A. 787 Hill Street Sewer Backup
B. WWTF Bid Opening
C. Rules and Regulations Resolution
7. Old Business
A. Plant Manager Report
B. Office Manager Report Attorney
8. Board
A. Reports
B. Delinquent Accounts
C. Approve Current Bills
9. 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 4, 2024
Rio Blanco Herald Times
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Town of Rangely
April 9th, 2024, 7:00pm
Town of Rangely Council Chambers
Agenda
Rangely Board of Trustees
(Town Council)
ANDY SHAFFER, Mayor
Trey Robie, Mayor ProTem
Don Davidson, trustee
Kyle Wren, trustee
Tim Webber, Trustee
Ron Granger, Trustee
Todd Thayn, Trustee
Work session Rio Blanco Water Conservancy Board -Wolf Creek Updates
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Invocation
4. Pledge of Allegiance
5. Minutes of Meeting
a. Discussion and Action to approve the minutes of March 12th, 2024, Town Council Meeting
6. Petitions and Public Input
a. CNCC Business Communication Class Student Presentations
7. Changes to the Agenda
8. Public Hearings – 7:10pm
9. Committee/Board Meetings
10. Council Reports
11. Supervisor Reports
a. Ti Hamblin RPD Presentation and Updates
12. Reports from Officers – Town Manager Update
13. Old Business
14. New Business
a. Discussion and action to approve the 2024 February Financial Summary
b. Discussion and action to approve the March 2024 Check Registers
Discussion and action to approve the Special Event Permit for CNCC Foundation Dinner on April 20th, 2024.
c. Discussion and action to approve the Liquor License renewal of Mini Mart Inc. DBA as Loaf’n Jug #750867
d. Discussion and action to approve a contribution request from Butch Cassady Days, via Rangely Chamber for $2,000+ for marketing.
15. Informational Items
a. CNCC Foundation Dinner
b. CDOT White River Bridge Construction March-April
16. Board Vacancies
17. Scheduled Announcements
Giant Step Preschool Board meeting is scheduled for April 4th, 2024, at 6:00 pm
Rangely District Library Board meeting is scheduled for April 8th, 2024, at 5:00 pm
WRB Park & Recreation District Board meeting is scheduled for April 8th, 2024, at 6:00 pm
Rio Blanco County Commissioners Board meeting is scheduled for April 9th, 2024, at 11:00 am in Meeker.
Community Outreach meeting cancelled April 10th, 2024, noon at CNCC Johnson Bldg.
RDA/RDC Board meeting is scheduled for April 11th, 2024, at 7:30 am
Rangely School District Board meeting has been scheduled for April 15th, at 6:15 pm
Rural Fire Protection District Board meeting is scheduled for April 15th, 2024, at 7:00 pm
Rangely Junior College District Board meeting is scheduled for April 16th, 2024, at 12:00 noon.
Rangely Chamber of Commerce Board meeting is scheduled for April 18th, 2024, at 12:00 noon.
Rio Blanco County Commissioners Board meeting is scheduled for April 23rd, 2024, at 11:00 am in Rangely.
RBC Water Conservancy District Board meeting is scheduled for April 24th, 2024, at 6:30 pm
Rangely District Hospital board meeting is scheduled for April 25th, 2024, at 6:00 pm
Adjournment
Published: April 4, 2024
Rio Blanco Herald Times
