Board of County Commissioners of Rio Blanco County, Colorado
Rio Blanco County Annex,17497 State Highway 64 Rangely, Colorado 81648
Meeting Agenda
January 23, 2024
This meeting will be streamed live on the RBC YouTube Channel at: http://youtube.com/c/RioBlancoCountyColorado
I. Call to Order 9:00 AM.
a) Pledge of Allegiance.
b) 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.
c) This is a tentative agenda which includes all information available as of January 12, 2023. 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.
d) Consideration of the approval of the January 23, 2023 Agenda including any changes.
II. Consent:
a) Consideration of the Meeting Minutes from December 12, 2023.
III. Business:
a) Consideration of the Semi-Annual Report from the Rio Blanco County Treasurer for the period of July 1, 2023 through December 31, 2023.
b) Consideration of the First Amendment to the Area Agency on Aging of Northwest Colorado, AAA Grant Award #24-11-16 for the benefit of the White River Roundup.
c) Consideration of an engagement letter with Blair & Associates, P.C., to perform the required annual audit services on the 2023 County books and records.
d) Consideration of the 2023 CDOT HUTF Certification Report.
IV. Other Business:
a) County Administrator Update
– Fairfield Rental Agreement – Fairgrounds Rental Agreement
b) County Commissioners Updates
V. 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 February 13, 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: January 18, 2024
Rio Blanco Herald Times
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PUBLIC NOTICE
TOWN OF MEEKER
MUNICIPAL ELECTION
April 2, 2024
TO: REGISTERED ELECTORS OF THE TOWN OF MEEKER, COLORADO
NOTICE is hereby given that a registered elector of the town who has attained the age of eighteen (18) years or older on the date of the election and has resided in the town for a period of at least twelve (12) consecutive months immediately preceding the date of election, who desires to be a write-in candidate in this election, must complete and file an Affidavit of Intent with the Town Clerk at Town Hall, 345 Market Street, Meeker, Colorado, by 5:00 P.M. on Friday, January 26, 2024, in order to be eligible for such office.
IN WITNESS THEREOF, I have here unto set my hand and official seal at Meeker, Colorado this 16th day of January 2024.
TOWN OF MEEKER
Lisa Cook, Town Clerk
Published: January 18, 2024
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PAYROLL ACCOUNTS PAYABLE
TOWN OF MEEKER
12/31/23
GENERAL FUND
Town of Meeker, Payroll, $60,631.59
CRA, Employee Retirement – Police Dept., $3,571.18
CRA, Employee Retirement, $8,541.74
CRA, Employee Loan Payments, $1,234.00
CEBT, Health, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance, $24,457.99
Employee Withholding, Federal Withholding, $7,106.99
Employee Withholding, State Withholding, $3,331.21
Employee Withholding, Medicare Withholding, $2,423.44
Employee Withholding, Social Security Withholding, $6,453.18
Standard Insurance Company, Life/AD&D Insurance, $1,076.38
Washington National Insurance Co., Cancer Insurance, $96.12
Nelson & Kenard, Employee Pmt., $771.73
R Overton, Payout of Accruals, $20,478.72
Employee Withholding, Social Security Withholding, $3,600.20
Employee Withholding, Medicare Withholding, $841.98
Employee Withholding, Federal Withholding, $5,102.77
Employee Withholding, State Withholding, $1,231.30
Petty Cash, License Plates / PD, $11.56
All Copy, Dec/Jan Copier Lease, $348.93
Alsco, Dec Coveralls, $36.46
AT&T, Dec Cell Svc, $690.63
Atmos, Dec Natural Gas, $1,445.35
Blue360 Media, CO Peace Officer Handbook, $403.33
CIRSA, Liability Coverage – Vehicle, $59.84
CMRS, Reimburse Dec Pstg, $57.20
CO Dept of Revenue, Processing Fee – Outstanding J/W, $15.00
CO State Treasurer, 4th Qtr Unemployment, $566.97
Column, Legal Publications, $72.74
ICP Inc, Labor Law Posters, $50.00
LOGIQ Modern Supply, Downtown Street Lights, $133,006.94
McGuire’s, Oil & Filters / PD; Fuel Treatment, Oil & Air Filters, Oil, Battery, Floor Dry /PW; Hoses, Crimps / STS ,
$378.58
MGM, Work Boots / STS, $199.00
Nix Co, Polymer Case, $12.99
Olszewski, Massih & Maurer PC, Dec Legal Fees, $2,538.00
Overton Recycling, Dec Trash Svc, $147.66
RBC Fleet Management, Dec Fuel, $2,108.12
RB Golf Assoc., 2024 Cart Lease, $9,600.00
Rio Blanco Herald Times, Legal Publications, $100.00
RMR, Dec Claims, $2,991.79
Samuelson’s, Pellets / PW, $10.00
Tolin Mechanical, HVAC Repairs & Maintenance, $5,660.68
Valley Hardware, Coffee Maker; THall, Contractor Bgs, Pellets, Flex Seal, Mounting Squares & Tape / PW; Couplers / STS; Batteries / PD; Tarp / AS, $238.04
Vet Clinic, Feline C/D Multi, $85.69
Wagner Equipment, CAT Service Kit / PW; Skidsteer Service Kit, Hydrolic Oil / STS, $684.12
Watt’s, Paper Towels; RO Retirement Lunch / BOT; Misc. Supplies / PW, $130.52
Your Parts Haus, Oil / PD; Safety Glass, Work Lamp / PW, $62.94
1st Advantage*, Drug Screens, $87.74
Ayres Associates*, Housing Needs Assessment – IHOP Grant, $8,994.00
Century Link*, Dec Phone Svc, $276.25
RBC ICT*, Dec Internet Svc, $164.00
VRC*, Document Destruction, $91.84
WREA*, Dec Electric, $2,659.87
Total General Fund $324,937.30
WATER FUND
Town of Meeker, Payroll, $18,098.84
CRA, Employee Retirement, $2,388.20
CRA, Employee Loans, $610.15
CEBT, Health, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance, $6,559.66
Employee Withholding, Social Security Withholding, $2,863.30
Employee Withholding, Medicare Withholding, $687.52
Employee Withholding, Federal Withholding, $903.00
Employee Withholding, State Withholding, $601.29
Standard Insurance Company, Life/AD&D Insurance, $291.06
Washington National Ins. Co., Cancer Insurance, $98.13
R Overton, Payout of Accruals, $8,776.59
Employee Withholding, Social Security Withholding, $1,542.96
Employee Withholding, Medicare Withholding, $360.86
Employee Withholding, Federal Withholding, $2,186.90
Employee Withholding, State Withholding, $527.70
US Postmaster, Water Billing Postage, $272.07
All Copy, Dec/Jan Copier Lease, $76.64
Alsco, Dec Coveralls, $36.46
AT&T, Dec Cell Svc, $73.57
Atmos, Dec Natural Gas, $707.41
City of Craig, Water Test, $90.00
CMRS, Reimburse Dec Pstg, $168.21
CO State Treasurer, 4th Qtr Unemployment, $166.13
Column, Legal Publications, $36.52
McGuire’s, Fuel Treatment, Oil & Air Filters, Oil, Battery, Floor Dry / PW; Bearings, Funnel, $362.84
RBC Fleet Management, Dec Fuel, $679.53
RMR, Dec Claims, $893.66
Samuelson’s, Pellets / PW; Electrical Tape, Batteries, Flex Seal, Clamp, $106.40
Timberline Electric, Programming Sprt & Encryption Fee, $620.00
UNCC, Dec Line Locates, $33.54
USGS, Final Annual Payment – Water Gaging Stations, $3,232.00
Valley Hardware, Coffee Maker; TwinWhl, Contractor Bgs, Pellets, Flex Seal, Mounting Squares & Tape, Adaptor, Coupler, Hose, Plug / PW, $142.01
Wagner Equipment, CAT Service Kit / PW, $193.28
Watt’s, Misc. Supplies / PW, $18.14
Your Parts Haus, Safety Glass, Work Lamp / PW; Snaprings, $47.76
Century Link*, Dec Phone Svc, $21.57
City of Craig*, Water Test, $90.00
RBC ICT*, Dec Internet Svc, $36.00
VRC*, Document Destruction, $18.37
WREA*, Dec Electric, $2,755.81
Total Water Fund, $57,374.08
Total All Funds, $382,311.38
Published: January 18, 2024
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MEEKER SCHOOL DISTRICT RE-1
Board of Education Regular Meeting
555 Garfield Street
Meeker, CO 81641
January 22, 2024 – 7:00 p.m.
Google Meet link: https://meet.google.com/vvg-cqpn-get
1. Call to Order and Roll Call
2. Pledge of Allegiance: Mr. Allen will lead the Pledge of Allegiance
3. Welcome of Guests
4. Approval of Agenda
District Celebrations:
Student Celebrations: Students with perfect attendance – 1st Semester
Staff Recognition: Staff with perfect attendance – 1st Semester
General Public Comment Session: (comments limited to three minutes)
Public/Committee Reports: DAC, MEF, BOCES/SAC, DLT, Employee Council
Principal Reports: MES, BMS, MHS
Superintendent Report:
1. 20240122 Board Meeting Report
2. Student expulsion update
Consent Agenda:
1. Approval: Minutes from Regular Board Meeting on December 11, 2023
2. Approval: Minutes from Special Board Meeting on January 8, 2024
3. Acceptance: Financial Reports and Check Vouchers for November 2023
4. Acceptance: Financial Reports and Check Vouchers for December 2023
5. Acceptance: Quarterly Financial Report for December 31, 2023
6. Approval: 2024 Board of Education Public Meeting Posting Location if online posting is unavailable – Meeker School District Administration Building and Meeker Post Office
Action Items:
1. Personnel:
a. Acceptance: Resignation – Micheala Jones (HS Science)
2. Approval: FY24 resolution to spend beginning fund balance
3. Approval: Final FY24 budget and appropriation resolution
4. Approval: Policy Third Reading – GBQEB (Employment of Retired Staff Members)
Other BOE Information:
1. Policy Discussion – First Reading
a. Policy DJE and policy regulation DJE-R (Bidding Procedures)
b. Policy BEAA (Electronic Participation in Board Meetings)
2. Personnel Hiring Update (Policy Groups GCE/GCF & GDE/GDF)
3. School District Furnished Housing (Policies GCE/GCF & FB)
4. Capital Projects (Policy FB and FB-R)
5. Community Survey Action Plan (Policies KCB & ADA)
6. School Board Best Practices (Policy BBA)
a. Meeker BOE self evaluation form
b. Document shared by Kevin Amack
c. CASB resources
7. BOE “How-to” Scenarios – Potential Future Discussion Items
8. Other
Executive Session: C.R.S. 24-6-402(4)(c) – Student Discipline Matter
Adjournment:
Published: January 18, 2024
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Meeker Sanitation District
Accounts Payable
December 31, 2023
Total Payroll, $17,545.51
Quickbooks Payroll Svc. Direct Deposit Fee, $31.75
FICA: SS, Med, Fed w/h, $4,898.64
PERA Retirement, $5,882.69
U.S. Postal Service: Postage, $295.96
CEBT: Health, Dental, Vision, Life Ins., $13,930.14
Mountain Valley Bank: Merchant Srv. Fees, $70.47
CO State Treasuerer: Unemployment Ins., $171.26
State of Colorado: 4th Qtr. Witholding, $2,807.00
Atmos Energy: Natural Gas Svc., $2,136.45
Century Link: Telephone Svc., $447.52
Cimarron Telecom: Broadband, $200.00
ERBM Rec Center: Annual Memberships, $4,090.00
First Bank Card: Misc. Supplies, $276.46
Charlie Frantz: Snow Removal, $100.00
McGuire Auto Parts: Vehicle Supplies, $74.97
Meeker Chamber of Com.: Chamber bucks, $375.00
Networking of the Rockies: IT Support, $1,700.00
Orkin: Pest Control, $283.98
Overton Recycling: Trash Srv., $352.20
Pye Barker: Extinguisher Inspection, $295.00
Rio Blanco County Fleet Dept.: Fuel, $461.12
Rio Blanco Herald Times: Publish Accts. Payable, $82.51
Special Dist. Assoc. of Co: Membership Renewal, $1,237.50
Streamline: Website Maint., $126.00
Town of Meeker: Water Svc., $24.00
USGS: Water Sampling, $2,094.00
Utility Notification Center: Line Locates, $14.19
Valley Hardware: Misc. Supplies, $61.93
Valley Repair: Truck Maintenance, $2,128.59
Watt’s Ranch Market: Misc. Supplies, $42.53
White River Distributing: Bottled Water, $23.25
WREA: Electric Svc., $6,184.41
Total Accounts Payable, $68,445.03
Published: January 18, 2024
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Rio Blanco County
2024 Dust Control Project
REQUEST FOR BID
PROJECT NAME, LOCATION AND GENERAL SCOPE OF WORK
2024 Dust Control Project. Work includes the placement of approximately 343,310 gallons of a Blended Magnesium Chloride blend and 49,674 gallons of an 80/20 CS blend on approx. 108 miles of various County roads. An additional approx. 34,003 gallons will be applied to Garfield County Trappers Lake Road and Trappers Lake Campground Loop at the same unit price, but billed to and paid for by Garfield County. An additional 6,560 gallons will be applied to other county properties but billed separately to other county departments and private parties.
CONTRACT DOCUMENTS
Contract Documents shall be available on-line at www.govbids.com/scripts/co1/public/home1.asp, or at the Rio Blanco County Road and Bridge Dept. 570 2nd Street, Meeker, Colorado 81641 on January 18, 2024.
PROJECT SUPERINTENDENT AND QUESTIONS
Clint Chappell, Road and Bridge Coordinator, (970) 878-9590, Email: clint.chap[email protected].
All Vendors must examine the sites and become familiar with all site conditions. Any questions regarding this project are to be directed in writing to Clint Chappell before February 8, 2024 at 4:00 P.M. at the above address.
WORK SCHEDULE
This project shall start March 26, 2024 and be completed by June 6, 2024, pending delays due to adverse conditions. A second application on County Road 65, if needed, will be scheduled for approx. August 20, 2024 as shown on the Project Application Schedule.
MANDATORY PRE-BID MEETING
Vendors will be asked to attend a mandatory pre-bid meeting:
Monday, February 5, 2024 at 10:00 A.M. at the Rio Blanco County Road & Bridge Dept., 570 Second Street, Meeker.
BID SUBMITTALS
Bids shall have Vendor’s name and address and “2024 RIO BLANCO COUNTY DUST CONTROL PROJECT” written on the sealed envelope. All required documents shall be included with the bid or it shall be rejected.
Each bid must include a certified check or cashier’s check in the amount of not less than five percent (5%) of the total bid, made payable to Rio Blanco County, or by a bid bond in like amount executed by a surety company.
Mailed bids are due no later than 4:00 P.M. on Friday, February 9, 2024. Hand delivered bids will be accepted in Meeker from 8:00 A.M. to 10:45 A.M. on February 12, 2024. Do not depend on overnight delivery.
Mailing: RBC Board of County Commissioners, Attn: Vicky Edwards, P O Box 599, Meeker, CO 81641
Hand-delivery address: Rio Blanco County Historic Courthouse, 555 Main Street, 3rd Floor, Meeker, CO 81641
BID OPENING
Bids shall be opened and read in public at 11:15 A.M. on February 12, 2024 at the Commissioners’ Board Room at the Rio Blanco County Historic Courthouse, 555 Main Street, 3rd Floor, Meeker, CO 81641. Bids submitted after 10:45 A.M. shall be returned unopened. Bids submitted and opened shall not be withdrawn for 30 days thereafter.
BID PREFERENCE
C.R.S. 8-19-101, et.seq, shall be observed on all construction contracts on public projects. The law states that when a construction contract for a public project is to be awarded to a bidder, a resident bidder shall be allowed preference against a nonresident bidder from another state equal to the preference given or required by the state in which the nonresident bidder is a resident.
BID AWARD
The Rio Blanco County Board of County Commissioners reserve the right to reject any or all bids; to waive any informalities in bids; and to accept the bid that, in the opinion of the Board, is in the best interest of the County of Rio Blanco, State of Colorado.
TITLE VI COMMITMENT
Rio Blanco County, in accordance with the provisions of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (78 Stat. 252, 42 US.C. SS 2000d to 2000d-4) and the Regulations, hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively ensure that any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, disadvantaged business enterprises will be afforded full and fair opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, or national origin in consideration for an award.
RIO BLANCO COUNTY, COLORADO
Dated: January 18, 2024
By: Doug Overton, Chairman
Published: January 18 and 25, 2024
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MEEKER SANITATION DISTRICT
SENIOR CITIZEN SEWER RATE
REDUCTION PROGRAM
If you live in a household with one family member who is 65 years or older, as shown by a birth certificate, school records, and military discharge documents or other supporting documentation acceptable to the Meeker Sanitation District, you may qualify for a reduced sewer rate. Eligible households will receive a discount on their sewer bill each month.
To qualify for the program, the total gross family income for all residents of the household must be less than $2,116.55 per month or $25,398.56 per year as evidenced by the Social Security Benefit Statement for 2024 and the federal income tax returns for all household members for the year 2023. 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 2023 and the Social Security Benefit form for 2024, or a copy of your bank statement that shows your income.
If you have been previously enrolled in this program, the Meeker Sanitation District 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 please provide the Meeker Sanitation District with the required information no later than May 30th of each year. Your reduction will become effective the following month after the information required is presented to the Meeker Sanitation District.
If you have any question or need further information, please contact the office of the Meeker Sanitation District at 878-5192, or stop by at 265 8 th Street.
Published: January 18 and 25, 2024
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BEFORE THE COLORADO ENERGY AND CARBON MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
NOTICE AND APPLICATION FOR HEARING
DOCKET NO. 231200368
TO ALL INTERESTED PARTIES AND TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
Pursuant to Rule 523.d, the Colorado Energy and Carbon Management Commission Staff has applied to the Commission for an Order Finding Violation against Calco d/b/a Callister Co. (Operator No. 12930), to adjudicate allegations in the Notice of A lleged Violation No. 402403168.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to: 1) the general jurisdiction of the Energy and Carbon Management Commission of the State of Colorado under § 34-60-105, C.R.S.; 2) specific powers granted pursuant to § 34-60-106, C.R.S.; 3) the Colorado Administrative Procedures Act at § 24-4-105, C.R.S.; and 4) the Commission’s Series 500 Rules at 2 C.C.R. 404-1, that the Commission has scheduled this matter for hearing before an ECMC Hearing Officer at the following date, time, and location (subject to change):
Date: February 7, 2024
Time: 9:00 a.m.
Place: Colorado Energy and Carbon Management Commission
1120 Lincoln Street, Suite 801
Denver, CO 80203
The Notice and documents related to this matter can be found on our “Hearing eFiling System Document Search” page here https://oitco.hylandcloud.com/DNRCOGPublicAccess/index.html . Select “Search for Docket Related Documents” from the pull-down menu, use the above “Docket Number”, and select “Search”.
Published: January 18, 2024
Rio Blanco Herald Times
BEFORE THE ENERGY AND CARBON MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
OF THE STATE OF COLORADO
IN THE MATTER OF THE PROMULGATION AND ESTABLISHMENT OF FIELD RULES TO GOVERN OPERATIONS FOR THE WILLIAMS FORK AND ILES FORMATIONS, PICEANCE CREEK FIELD, RIO BLANCO COUNTY, COLORADO
CAUSE NO. NEW/TBD
DOCKET NO. 230600198
TYPE: OIL & GAS DEVELOPMENT PLAN
NOTICE OF HEARING
Caerus Piceance LLC (Operator No. 10456) (“ Caerus ” or “Applicant”) filed an Application with the Commission for an order to establish an Oil & Gas Development Plan (“OGDP”) on the lands identified below. Generally, an Oil & Gas Development Plan is the process whereby an applicant obtains approval to develop oil or gas resources at one or more oil and gas locations by drilling a specific number of wells. Importantly, an OGDP is not a pooling application.
This Notice was sent to you because the Applicant believes you may: 1) be an Owner of oil and/or gas (“mineral”) interests to be developed by the proposed OGDP; 2) own, reside, or operate a first responder agency on property within 2,000 feet of a working pad surface included in the OGDP; or 3) be otherwise entitled to notice pursuant to Commission Rule 303.e.(1).
APPLICATION LANDS
Mineral Development:
Township 3 South, Range 96 West, 6th P.M.
| Section 5: | Lots 3 and 4, S½NW¼, NE¼SW¼, NW¼SE¼ |
| Section 6: | Lot 1 |
Surface Location:
Township 3 South, Range 96 West, 6th P.M.
| Section 5: | W½SW¼NW¼ |
| Section 6: | E½ SE¼NE¼ |
DATE, TIME, AND LOCATION OF HEARING
(Subject to change)
A Commission hearing on the above-referenced docket number is currently scheduled for the following date, time, and location:
| Date: | March 20, 2024 |
| Time: | 9:00 a.m. |
| Place: | Colorado Energy and Carbon Management Commission The Chancery Building 1120 Lincoln Street, Suite 801 Denver, CO 80203 |
Parties to this hearing will be notified if this date, time, or place changes. For the most up-to-date information regarding the Commission’s hearing schedule, please visit https://ecmc.state.co.us/#/home , click on “Commission Hearings,” and click on “Preliminary Agendas.”
PUBLIC COMMENT
Any party may file a public comment for the review of Commission Staff related to the above-described OGDP. All public comments will be included in the administrative record for the OGDP proceeding. Parties wishing to file a public comment on the above-described OGDP may follow the instructions at https://ecmc.state.co.us/documents/sb19181/Guidance/Mission_Change_Guidance/Info%20Sheet_303.e.(2).D%20Public%20Comment_20210309.pdf , or may use the eFiling system outlined below.
PETITIONS
DEADLINE FOR PETITIONS BY AFFECTED PERSONS: February 19, 2024
Any interested party who wishes to participate formally in this matter must file a written petition with the Commission no later than the deadline provided above. Please see Commission Rule 507 at https://ecmc.state.co.us/#/home , under “Regulation,” then select “Rules.” Please note that, under Commission Rule 510.l, the deadline for petitions may only be continued for good cause, even if the hearing is continued beyond the date that is stated above. Pursuant to Commission Rule 507, if you do not file a proper petition, the Hearing Officer will not know that you wish to formally participate in this matter and the date and time of the hearing may change without additional notice to you. Parties wishing to file a petition must register online at https://oitco.hylandcloud.com/DNRCOGExternalAccess/Account/Login.aspx and select “Request Access to Site.” Please refer to our “eFiling Users Guidance Book” at https://ecmc.state.co.us/documents/reg/Hearings/External_Efiling_System_Handbook_December_2021_Final.pdf for more information.
Any Affected Person who files a petition must be able to participate in a prehearing conference during the week of February 19, 2024 , if a prehearing conference is requested by the Applicant or by any person who has filed a petition.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
For more information, you may review the Application, which was sent to you with this Notice. You may also contact the Applicant at the phone number or email address listed below.
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if any party requires special accommodations as a result of a disability for this hearing, please contact Margaret Humecki at Dnr_ECMC_H[email protected]o.us , prior to the hearing and arrangements will be made.
ENERGY AND CARBON MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
OF THE STATE OF COLORADO
By
Elias Thomas, Commission Secretary
Dated: January 11, 2024
Applicant
Caerus Piceance LLC
c/o Joseph C. Pierzchala
Welborn Sullivan Meck & Tooley, P.C.
1401 Lawrence Street, Suite 1800
Denver, CO 80202
303-830-2500
jpierzchal[email protected]
Published: January 18, 2024
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Town of Rangely
Notice of Public Hearing before
Town of Rangely Liquor Licensing Authority
Notice is herby given that a public hearing to consider the application filed on November 29, 2023, by Family Dollar stores of Colorado, LLC, located at 600 E Main, Rangely, Colorado 81648, has requested the Liquor Licensing Officials of Rangely to grant a Retail Fermented Malt Beverage and Wine License
A hearing on the application will be held in the Court Room at Town Hall, Municipal Building, 209 East Main, Rangely, CO 81648, on January 23, 2024, at 7:10 p.m. Remonstrances may be filed with the Town Clerk Office, 209 East Main Rangely, Colorado 81648.
At said time and place, any interested persons may appear to be heard for or against the granting of this license
Published by
Town Clerk
Marybel Cox
Published at Town Hall January 11th, 2024.
Published: January 11 and 18, 2024
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BEFORE THE COLORADO ENERGY AND CARBON MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
NOTICE AND APPLICATION FOR HEARING
DOCKET NO. 240100007
TO ALL INTERESTED PARTIES AND TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
Pursuant to Rule 523.d, the Colorado Energy and Carbon Management Commission Staff has applied to the Commission for an Order Finding Violation against Bayswater Exploration & Production LLC (Operator No. 10261), to adjudicate allegations in Notice of Alleged Violation No. 402754991.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to: 1) the general jurisdiction of the Energy and Carbon Management Commission of the State of Colorado under § 34-60-105, C.R.S.; 2) specific powers granted pursuant to § 34-60-106, C.R.S.; 3) the Colorado Administrative Procedures Act at § 24-4-105, C.R.S.; and 4) the Commission’s Series 500 Rules at 2 C.C.R. 404-1, that the Commission has scheduled this matter for hearing before an ECMC Hearing Officer at the following date, time, and location (subject to change):
Date: April 10, 2024
Time: 9:00 a.m.
Place:
Colorado Energy and Carbon Management Commission
1120 Lincoln Street, Suite 801
Denver, CO 80203
The Notice and documents related to this matter can be found on our “Hearing eFiling System Document Search” page here https://oitco.hylandcloud.com/DNRCOGPublicAccess/index.html . Select “Search for Docket Related Documents” from the pull-down menu, use the above “Docket Number”, and select “Search”.
Published: January 18, 2024
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PUBLIC NOTICE
INVITATION TO BID
2024 GMC Pickup Truck Bid
Notice is hereby given that bid proposals for a new 2024 GMC Sierra 1500 4-Wheel Drive Pickup Truck, will be accepted at Town Hall, 345 Market Street, Meeker, CO until Wednesday, January 31, 2024, at 5:00 P.M. The bids will be opened and read aloud at the February 6, 2024, Board Meeting, and awarded at the February 20, 2024, Board Meeting, 7:00 P.M. at 345 Market Street in Meeker. Specifications are available on the Town’s website: www.townofmeeker.org under Latest News Projects & Public Notices.
The Town reserves the right to reject or accept any and all bids. Each proposal shall be reviewed and considered consistent with the provisions of the Town of Meeker Personnel Policy and Procedures Manual.
The bid proposal must be placed in an envelope, securely sealed, and labeled “Meeker 2024 GMC Pickup Truck bid”. For more information contact Tobey Willey, Public Works Superintendent at 970-942-7554 or Mandi Etheridge, Town Administrator, 970-878-5344.
Published: January 11, 18 and 25, 2024
Rio Blanco Herald Times
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DISTRICT COURT, RIO BLANCO COUNTY, STATE OF COLORADO
455 Main Street Meeker, CO 81641
Plaintiff: G & E Moyer Properties, LLC
v.
Defendant: Rachel Lynn Luchaco aka Rachel
Luchaco and Rachel Kisner and all unknown
persons who claim any interest in the subject
matter of this action
Case No.: 2023CV30018 Division: B
SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION
THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO TO THE ABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANTS:
You are hereby summoned and required to appear and defend against the claims of the Complaint filed with the Court in this action, by filing with the clerk of this Court an answer or other response. You are required to file your answer or other response within thirty-five (35) days after service of this Summons upon you. Service of this Summons will be completed on the day of the last publication. A copy of the Complaint may be obtained from the clerk of the Court.
If you fail to file your answer or other response to the Complaint in writing within thirty-five (35) days after the date of the last publication, judgment by default may be rendered against you by the Court for the relief demanded in the Complaint, without any further notice.
This is an action to quiet the title of the Plaintiff in and to the real property situated in Rio Blanco County, Colorado at 71818 W. Hwy 64, Meeker Colorado 81641, more particularly described as:
A parcel of land lying in Tract no. 101-A, of Sections 19 and 30, Township 1 North, Range 94 West of the 6th p.m. and more particularly described as follows: Beginning at a point whence Corner No. 1 of said Tract 101-A bears North 33°40’ East, 804.9 feet and running Thence South 41°20’30” East, 353.0 feet; Thence South 35°12’ West, 41.0 feet; Thence North 59°22’ West, 70.8 feet; Thence North 1°15’ East, 72.2 feet; Thence North 66°22’ West, 38.0 feet; Thence South 57°25’ West, 140.3 feet; Thence North 59°30’ West, 40.0 feet; Thence North 10°16’ East, 71.7 feet; Thence North 10°05’ West, 106.4 feet; Thence North 11°50’ East, 22.0 feet; Thence North 48°37’ East, 51.0 feet to the point of beginning.
Date: December 27, 2023.
Respectfully submitted,
MCDONOUGH LAW GROUP
Kelly Clark, No. 19046
1635 Foxtrail Drive
Loveland, CO 80538
Tel: (970) 776-3311
kelly@mcdonoughlawgroup.com
THIS SUMMONS IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO RULE 4(g), COLORADO RULES OF CIVIL PROCEDURE.
Published: January 4, 11, 18, 25 and February 1, 2024
Rio Blanco Herald Times
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PUBLIC NOTICE
A public hearing has been scheduled for January 23, 2024, at 7:00 pm at the Meeker Town Hall, 345 Market Street, to consider a request by: Family Dollar Stores of Colorado INC, for a Retail Beer and Wine License, at 184 Market Street, Meeker Colorado
Beth Ridgeway
Liquor Clerk
Published: January 4, 11 and 18, 2024
Rio Blanco Herald Times
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PUBLIC NOTICE
TOWN OF MEEKER
MUNICIPAL ELECTION
April 2, 2024
TO: Any person, who is eligible by law, to be a candidate for the Offices of Mayor or Trustee for the Town of Meeker to be elected at the Municipal Election to be held on Tuesday, April 2, 2024 please take notice:
A candidate’s qualifications for eligibility to hold public office are:
1) Be a registered elector;
2) Attain the age of eighteen years or older on the date of the election and;
3) Reside in the town of Meeker for a period of at least twelve (12) consecutive months immediately preceding the date of the election.
Nomination petitions may be circulated and signed beginning on Tuesday, January 2, 2024. Nomination petitions and an information sheet for prospective candidates will be available at Town Hall, 345 Market Street, Meeker, on or after 8:00 a.m., Tuesday, January 2, 2024. Regular office hours at Town Hall are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.
The last day for the circulation and signing of nomination petitions shall be Monday, January 22, 2024, on or before 5:00 p.m. All nomination petitions shall be filed with the Town Clerk at Town Hall by this date and time.
The following Town Officers will be elected at the election:
1) Mayor – two-year term;
2) Three members of the Town Board of Trustees – all four-year terms.
Dated this 13th day of December, 2023.
TOWN OF MEEKER
By: Lisa Cook, Town Clerk
Published: December 21, 28, 2023, January 4, 11 and 18, 2024
Rio Blanco Herald Times
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LIBRARY BOARD VACANCY
The Town of Meeker is seeking an individual to serve on the Meeker Regional Library Board. This position will be filled by appointment for a 5-year term. Application must be received by Wednesday, January 31st and appointment will be made by the Town Board of Trustees at their meeting on Tuesday, February 9th. Application can be found online at www.townofmeeker.org or picked up at Town Hall For further information please call the Meeker Public Library at 970.878.5911.
Published: January 18 and 25, 2024
Rio Blanco Herald Times
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Town of Meeker Board of Trustees
Tuesday, January 23, 2024
7:00 P.M. ~ Town Hall
345 Market Street, Meeker, CO
Call-in number: 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
VI. Approval of Monthly Disbursements
VII. Public Participation
VIII. Staff Updates
a. Police Department
b. Public Works
c. Community Development/Planning
d. Town Clerk
e. Town Attorney
IX. Public Hearing
a. Consideration of Special Event Liquor License for Meeker Lions Club – Water Conservation annual meeting on February 10, 2024
b. Consideration of a Conditional Use permit for a home occupation at 1308 Sage Ridge Road
c. Consideration of Retail Beer and Wine License for Family Dollar Store
X. Manager’s Report
XI. Mayor’s Remarks
XII. Other Board Business
XIII. Adjournment
Published: January 18, 2024
Rio Blanco Herald Times
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Town of Rangely
January 23, 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
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 January 9, 2024, Town Council Meeting
6. Petitions and Public Input
7. Changes to the Agenda
8. Public Hearings – 7:10pm
a. Public Hearing to consider the application filed on November 29 th , 2023, by Family Dollars Stores of Colorado, LLC, 600 E. Main, Rangely, Co 81648, for a Retail Fermented Malt Beverage and Wine License.
Committee/Board Meetings
Council Reports
11. Supervisor Reports
a. Jeannie Caldwell, Marketing Director
12. Reports from Officers – Town Manager Update
13. Old Business
14. New Business
a. Discussion and action to approve the Liquor License application for Family Dollar Stores of Colorado, LLC, FOR A RETAIL FERMENTED Malt Beverage and Wine License.
b. Discussion and action to approve the Rangely Chamber of Commerce Special Event Permit for the 2024 Crab Crack at CNCC on February 10 th , 2024.
c. Discussion and action to approve the Preliminary December 2023 Financial Statement
d. Discussion and action to approve resolution 1043.01-23 a resolution revising revenue and expense amounts budged for the Rangely General Fund, of the Town of Rangely, Colorado for the fiscal year beginning January 1, 2023, and ending December 31, 2023.
e. Discussion and action to approve resolution 5240-01-23 A resolution revising revenue and expense amounts budgeted for Rangely Gas Fund, of the Town of Rangely, Colorado for the fiscal year beginning January 1, 2023, and ending December 31, 2023.
Informational Items
a. Crab Crack February 10 th , 2024
b. CNCC Athletic Schedules
Board Vacancies
a. Community Garden Board Vacancies
18. Adjournment
Published: January 18, 2024
Rio Blanco Herald Times
