PUBLIC NOTICE
TOWN OF MEEKER
MUNICIPAL ELECTION
APRIL 2, 2024
NOTICE TO VOTERS
To be eligible to vote in the Municipal Election, you must be a U.S. citizen, at least eighteen years of age, a resident of the Town of Meeker and have resided in the State of Colorado twenty-two (22) days prior to the date of the election.
You may register to vote online at www.govotecolorado.com prior to March 12, 2024 and afterwards at the County Clerk’s office, Rio Blanco County Courthouse, 555 Main Street, Meeker, CO during regular business hours.
Dated this 28th Day of February 2024.
TOWN OF MEEKER
By: Lisa Cook, Town Clerk
Published: March 7, 2024
Rio Blanco Herald Times
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MEEKER SCHOOL DISTRICT RE-1
Board of Education Work Session
555 Garfield Street
Meeker, CO 81641
March 11, 2024 – 7:00 p.m.
Google Meet link: https://meet.google.com/njs-womz-owp
Work Session:
1. Policy Discussion (Policy BG)
a. Final Policy Edits
i. Policy DJE and policy regulation DJE-R (Bidding Procedures)
ii. Policy BEAA (Electronic Participation in Board Meetings)
b. Policy Discussion: IKF (Graduation Requirements)
2. Personnel Hiring Update (Policy Groups GCE/GCF & GDE/GDF)
a. Current classified vacancy notices: ES Teachers, ECSE, MS Math, HS Science
b. Personnel hiring and evaluation processes
c. Internal transfers
3. School District Furnished Housing (Policies GCE/GCF & FB)
a. Draft Guidelines
b. School District/Employee Agreement
c. Potential Rentals
4. Superintendent Evaluation Process (Policy CBI & Policy Regulation CBI-R)
a. Rubric
b. Google Form Results
5. Community Survey Action Plan (Policy KCB & ADA)
6. Capital Projects (Policy FB and FB-R)
7. FY25 Preliminary Budget Projections (Policy Group DB)
8. School Board Best Practices (Policy BBA)
a. Meeker BOE self evaluation form
b. Document shared by Kevin Amack
c. CASB resources
9. BOE “How-to” Scenarios
10. Accreditation Processes (Policy AED)
11. Potential Future Discussion Items
12. Other
Adjournment
Published: March 7, 2024
Rio Blanco Herald Times
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NOTICE OF ELECTION for April 2, 2024
Dinosaur Municipal Election will be conducted by Mail Ballots only for Dinosaur, Colorado. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Municipal election will be conducted by Moffat County Clerk office located at 1198 W Victory Way, Ste 103, Craig, CO 81625. The Moffat County clerk must receive ballots no later than April 2, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. in order to be counted in the election.
Published: February 29, March 7 and 14, 2024
Rio Blanco Herald Times
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PUBLIC NOTICE
TOWN OF DINOSAUR
MUNICIPAL ELECTION
APRIL 2, 2024
Monday, March 11, 2024 is the last day to register to vote for the April 2 th , 2024 Municipal Election. In order to be eligible to vote in the municipal election, you must be an U.S. Citizen, at least eighteen years of age and a resident of the town of Dinosaur thirty days prior to the election.
You may pick up registration forms at the Town of Dinosaur, 317 Stegosaurus Freeway, Dinosaur Colorado, or register in Craig at the County Clerk’s Office during regular business hours from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. or register online at www.GoVoteColorado.gov .
By: Christine Brasfield
TOWN OF DINOSAUR
MUNICIPAL ELECTION
APRIL 2, 2024
TO: THE REGISTERED ELECTORS OF THE TOWN OF DINOSAUR COLORADO ABSENTEE VOTERS:
Any registered elector of the Town of Dinosaur may cast a ballot at such election by an absentee voter’s ballot. Application for an absentee voter ballot may be made orally or in writing to the Town Clerk from this date forward until 5:00 p.m. on April 1, 2024. All
Applications must be filed on or before such time and date.
All absentee voter ballots to be cast in the Municipal Election must be received by the Town Clerk on or before 7:00 p.m. Tuesday April 2, 2022, Election Day.
Please contact Christine Brasfield at the Dinosaur Town Hall 374-2286, concerning any questions or requests you may have regarding absentee voter ballots.
TOWN OF DINOSAUR
By: Tamara Long
Town Clerk
Published : Dec. 30, 2021, and 6 th, 2022
Published in the Rio Blanco Herald Times
Published: February 29, March 7 and 14, 2024
Rio Blanco Herald Times
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2024 RIO BLANCO COUNTY
CHIP SEAL PROJECT
REQUEST FOR BID
PROJECT NAME, LOCATION AND GENERAL SCOPE OF WORK
2024 Rio Blanco County Chip Seal Project. Work consists of seal coating and fog coating approximately 24.2 miles of county roads in the Meeker District. Be aware there may be other County and/or State projects in the area that may affect material transport routes and/or travel delays.
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 March 7, 2024.
VENDOR QUALIFICATIONS
Vendors must be listed on the most current CDOT Pre-qualified Contractor Listing.
WORK SCHEDULE
This project shall start May 6, 2024 and complete by May 31, 2024 pending delays due to adverse conditions. Contractor shall submit a firm work schedule with bid.
PROJECT SUPERINTENDENT AND QUESTIONS
Clint Chappell (970) 878-9590. Email: clint.chap[email protected]. Mailing address: Rio Blanco County Road and Bridge Dept., 570 Second Street, Meeker, CO 81641.
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 March 26, 2024 at noon at the above email address.
MANDATORY PRE-BID MEETING
Vendors must attend mandatory pre-bid meeting:
March 21, 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 “SEALED BID-2024 CHIP SEAL 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 Thursday, April 3, 2024. Do not depend on overnight delivery. Mailing Address: RBC Commissioners, Attn: Board Assistant, P.O. Box 599, 3rd Floor Reception, Meeker, CO 81641. NOTE: If delivering documents by personal delivery, FedEx or UPS, the documents must be addressed and delivered directly to the Board Assistant. If the Board Assistant is not available, documents must be placed in the secured drop box to the right of the 3rd floor reception window.
Hand delivered bids will be accepted from 8:00 A.M. to 10:45 A.M. on April 4, 2024. Hand-delivery address: Rio Blanco County Commissioners, 555 Main St., 3rd Floor, Meeker, CO.
BID OPENING
Bids shall be opened and read in public at 11:15 A.M. on April 4, 2024 at the Rio Blanco County Courthouse, 555 Main Street, 3rd Floor Board Room, Meeker, CO. Bids submitted after 10:45 A.M. will be returned not opened. 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.
RIO BLANCO COUNTY, COLORADO
Dated: March 7, 2024
By: oug Overton, Chairman
Rio Blanco Herald Times – March 7 and March 14, 2024
Published: March 7 and 14, 2024
Rio Blanco Herald Times
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PUBLIC NOTICE
TOWN OF DINOSAUR
MUNICIPAL ELECTION
APRIL 2, 2024
TO: THE ELECTORS OF THE TOWN OF DINOSAUR, COLORADO:
NOTICE is hereby given that a regular municipal election for the Town of Dinosaur will be held by mail ballot only on Tuesday, April 2, 2024, All Ballots must be mailed to the Moffat County Clerk & Recorder, 1198 W Victory Way, Ste 103, Craig, Colorado 81625 and must be received no later than April 2, 2024 by 7:00 P.M.
The following Town officers will be elected at such election: A Mayor (two-year term), and three members of the Town Board of Trustees (four-year terms).
The following are the candidates to be voted upon:
MAYOR
Two-year term One position
Candidates
Richard A. Blakley
Thomas Gooden
Anthony S. Miner
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Four-year term Three positions
Candidates:
Joe Flores
Nicole Ratcliff
Darcie Rocque
Devona Wilczek
Qualifications for person to vote in the municipal Election are: attain the age of eighteen (18) years of age; be a citizen of the United States; and be a resident of Colorado on or before March 2, 2024.
Any registered elector of the Town of Dinosaur, who, on the date of the Municipal Election, may be absent from the Town, may cast a ballot at such election by an absentee voter’s ballot. Application for an absentee voter’s ballot may be made orally or in writing to the Moffat County Clerk & Recorder from this date forward until 7:00 o’clock P.M. on Tuesday, April 2, 2024. All absentee voter ballots to be cast in the Municipal Election must be received by the Moffat County Clerk & Recorder on or before 7:00 o’clock P.M., Tuesday, April 2, 2024, Election Day.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and official seal at Dinosaur, Colorado this 23 rd day of March, 2024.
Christine Brasfield
Town Clerk
Published March 23, 2024
Rio Blanco Herald Times
Published: February 29, March 7 and 14, 2024
Rio Blanco Herald Times
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FAMILY COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF CATTARAUGUS
In the Matter of an Article 6 Custody/Visitation Proceeding
File#: 9005567
Docket#: V-01067-23, V-01068-23
Catherine Welch (Petitioner)
David Tubbins III (Respondent)
Nylah Tubbins (DOB: 07/31/2016)
Skylar Tubbins (DOB: 11/23/2018)
RESCHEDULING NOTICE
(VIRTUAL)
To:
Catherine Welch
101 S. Main Street
Delevan, NY 14042
David Tubbins III
c/o Sagewood Apartments
131 River Road
Apt. 29A
Rangley, CO 81648
The matter previously scheduled for February 27, 2024 at 01:00 PM has been rescheduled. You are hereby notified to appear VIRTUALLY on:
Date/Time/Part: May 2, 2024 at 01:30 PM in Part 5
Purpose: Personal Service by Publication and Further Proceedings
Presiding: Hon. Moses M. Howden
Virtual appearances may be held via video or phone. To update your contact information, e-mail or call the court and provide your name, phone, e-mail address, docket number(s), and date/time of court appearance.
Court E-mail: Cattaraugu[email protected] or Court Phone #: (716) 379-6616
For information on how to participate in virtual court proceedings, visit: https://nycourts.gov/appear.
Dated: February 16, 2024
Kyle C. O’Connor, Chief Clerk
CC: Charity A. Phipps, Attorney
Michael S. Witte, Attorney
Published: February 22, 29 and March 7, 2024
Rio Blanco Herald Times
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TOWN OF MEEKER
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE ANNEXATION OF CONRADO ANNEXATION
PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN of a public hearing before the Meeker Planning Commission (March 11th) and Meeker Board of Trustees (March 19th) at the following time and place:
Planning Commission meeting 11th day of March 2024
Board of Trustees meeting 19th day of March 2024
7:00 PM
345 Market Street
Meeker, Colorado
The hearing is for the purpose of taking public comment on a Petition for Annexation of property known as Conrado Annexation which has been presented to the Town Board of the Town of Meeker, Colorado and found to be in apparent compliance with the applicable provisions of the law. The Town Board has adopted a Resolution setting a public hearing to be held to determine if the proposed annexation complies with the applicable requirements of the law.
Any person may appear at the hearing and present evidence upon any matter to be considered by the Board or Commission.
Lisa Cook, CMC
Town Clerk
Published in the Rio Blanco Herald Times on:
First Publication: February 15, 2024
Second Publication: February 22, 2024
Third Publication: February 29, 2024
Fourth Publication: March 7, 2024
Published: February 15, 22, 29 and March 7, 2024
Rio Blanco Herald Times
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NOTICE OF UNCLAIMED OVERBID FUNDS
CRS 38-38-111(2.5b)(3a,b,d)(5)
PUBLIC TRUSTEE SALE NO. 23-03
To: Obligator/Grantor(s) on the evidence of debt and/or Deed of Trust or other person entitled. You are advised that there are overbid funds due to you. This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:
Name of Obligor/Grantor(s) on the evidence of debt and/or Deed of Trust:
BRADLEY K. ROUSE AND ALYSSA S. ROUSE
Address of Obligor/Grantor(s) on the evidence of debt and/or Deed of Trust:
744 E RIO BLANCO, RANGELY, CO 81648
Recording Date of Deed of Trust: December 29, 2005
Recording Information: 283644
Legal Description of Property: THE LAND REFERRED TO HEREIN IS SITUATE IN THE COUNTY OF RIO BLANCO, STATE OF COLORADO AND AS DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: THE WEST 1/2 OF LOT 3 AND ALL OF LOTS 4 AND 5, BLOCK 5 OF COLTHARP’S ADDITION TO THE TOWN OF RANGELY, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF FILED APRIL 23, 1946 AS FILE NO. 69772
Street Address of Property: 744 E. RIO BLANCO, RANGELY, CO 81648
NOTICE OF UNCLAIMED OVERBID FUNDS
I sold at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on 11/1/23, at Office of the Public Trustee, Rio Blanco County Courthouse, 555 Main Street, Meeker CO 81641, to the highest and best bidder for cash, the real property described above. An overbid was realized from the sale and the funds must be claimed by the Obligor/Grantor(s) on the evidence of debt and/or Deed of Trust or other persons entitled thereto within six months from the date of sale. THE STATE OF COLORADO REQUIRES US TOT NOTIFY YOU THAT YOUR PROPERTY MAKE BE TRANSFERRED TO THE CUSTODY OF THE STATE TREASURER IF YOU DO NOT CONTACT US BEFORE 5/1/2024 as part of the “Revised Uniform Unclaimed Property Act”, pursuant to Colorado law.
Date: 1/25/24
Rhonna Waldref, Public Trustee in and for the County of Rio Blanco, State of Colorado
By: Rhonna Waldref, Public Trustee
Published: February 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 and March 7, 2024
Rio Blanco Herald Times
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FAMILY COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF CATTARAUGUS
In the Matter of an Article 6 Custody/Visitation Proceeding
File #: 9005567
Docket #: V-01067-23, V-01068-23
Catherine Welch (Petitioner)
David Tubbins III (Respondent)
Nylah Tubbins (DOB: 07/31/2016)
Skylar Tubbins (DOB: 11/23/2018)
SUMMONS- GENERAL
(VIRTUAL)
To:
David Tubbins III
c/o Sagewood Apartments 131 River Road
Apt. 29A
Rangley, CO 81648
A petition under Article 6 of the Family Court Act has been filed with this Court.
YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to appear VIRTUALLY before this Court on:
Date/Time/Part: May 2, 2024 at 01:30 PM in Part 5
Purpose: Personal Service by Publication and Further Proceedings
Presiding: Hon. Moses M. Howden
to answer the attached petition and to be dealt with in accordance with the Family Court Act.
Virtual appearances may be held via video or phone. To update your contact information, e-mail or call the court and provide your name, phone, e-mail address, docket number(s), and date/time of court appearance.
Court E-mail: Cattaraugu[email protected] or Court Phone #: (716) 379-6616
For information on how to participate in virtual court proceedings, visit: https://nycourts.gov/appear.
If you fail to appear as directed, a warrant may be issued for your arrest.
Dated: February 16, 2024
Kyle C. O’Connor, Chief Clerk
NOTICE: FAMILY COURT ACT §154(C) PROVIDES THAT PETITIONS BROUGHT PURSUANT TO ARTICLES 4, 5, 6, 8 AND 10 OF THE FAMILY COURT ACT, IN WHICH AN ORDER OF PROTECTION IS SOUGHT OR IN WHICH A VIOLATION OF AN ORDER OF PROTECTION IS ALLEGED, MAY BE SERVED OUTSIDE THE STATE OF NEW YORK UPON A RESPONDENT WHO IS NOT A RESIDENT OR DOMICILIARY OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK. IF NO OTHER GROUNDS FOR OBTAINING PERSONAL JURISDICTION OVER THE RESPONDENT EXIST ASIDE FROM THE APPLICATION OF THIS PROVISION, THE EXERCISE OF PERSONAL JURISDICTION OVER THE RESPONDENT IS LIMITED TO THE ISSUE OF THE REQUEST FOR, OR ALLEGED VIOLATION OF, THE ORDER OF PROTECTION. WHERE THE RESPONDENT HAS BEEN SERVED WITH THIS SUMMONS AND PETITION AND DOES NOT APPEAR, THE FAMILY COURT MAY PROCEED TO A HEARING WITH RESPECT TO ISSUANCE OR ENFORCEMENT OF THE ORDER OF PROTECTION.
CC: Charity A. Phipps, Attorney Michael S. Witte, Attorney
Published: February 22, 29 and March 7, 2024
Rio Blanco Herald Times
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SUMMONS
Case Number:
2023CV30024
Division: B
DISTRICT COURT, COUNTY OF RIO BLANCO, COLORADO
Plaintiff: Nationstar Mortgage LLC d/b/a Mr. Cooper, its successors and assigns
vs.
Defendants: Matthew G.R. Mercado; Benjamin K. Kleinsasser; Amanda J. Boyd-Kleinsasser; Public Trustee of Rio Blanco County; all unknown persons who may claim an interest in the subject matter of this action
To the Defendant named above: Matthew G.R. Mercado
YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to file with the Clerk of this Court an answer or other response to the Complaint filed in this action. You are required to file your answer or other response within 35 days after such service upon you. Your answer or counterclaim must be accompanied with the applicable filing fee. Service of this Summons shall be complete on the day of the last publication.
If you fail to file your answer or other response to the complaint in writing within the applicable time period, judgment by default may be entered against you by the court for the relief demanded in the Complaint, without any further notice to you.
A copy of the Complaint may be obtained from the clerk of the court. This is a judicial foreclosure action relating to the real property more particularly described in the Complaint. This Summons is issued pursuant to Rule 4 of the Colorado Rules of Civil Procedure.
Dated: February 20, 2024
By: Amanda Ferguson, #44893
Attorneys for Plaintiff:
Amanda Ferguson, #44893
Heather L. Deere, #28597
Halliday, Watkins & Mann, P.C.
355 Union Blvd., Suite 250
Lakewood, CO 80228
Ph: 303-274-0155 Fx: 303-274-0159
E-mail: infoco@hwmlawfirm.com
Published: February 29, March 7, 14, 21 and 28, 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
March 12, 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 March 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.
d) Consideration of the approval of the March 12, 2024 Agenda including any changes.
II. Consent Items:
a) Move to approve the below listed items of the Consent Agenda.
b) Payroll Management Report March 1, 2024.
c) Motor Vehicle Publication List for February 2024.
d) Accounts Payable Management Reports for February 2024.
e) DHS EBT Register and Warrant Register for February 2024.
f) Minutes February 27, 2024.
g) Minutes Special Meeting March 1, 2024
III. Business:
IV. Resolutions:
V. Other Business
VI. 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 March 26, 2024 in Rangely, Colorado. If you need special accommodations, please call 970-878-9683 in advance of the meeting so that reasonable accommodations may be made.
Published: March 7, 2024
Rio Blanco Herald Times
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Town of Meeker Planning Commission
Monday, March 11 2024
7:00 pm ~ Town Hall
345 Market Street, Meeker, CO
I. Call to Order
II. Pledge of Allegiance
III. Roll Call
IV. Approval of the Agenda
V. Approval of the Previous Minutes
a. Minutes from February 26, 2024
VI. Public Participation
VII. Public Hearing
a. Consideration of a Petition for Annexation by Ellen and Daniel Conrado, Joe P. Conrado Trust and Kelly W. Conrado Trust
VIII. Adjournment
Published: March 7, 2024
Rio Blanco Herald Times
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Town of Rangely
March 12th, 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 Feb 27th, 2024, Town Council Meeting
6. Petitions and Public Input
7. Changes to the Agenda
8. Public Hearings – 7:10pm
Committee/Board Meetings
Council Reports
11. Supervisor Reports
12. Reports from Officers – Town Manager Update
13. Old Business
14. New Business
a. Discussion and action to approve the February Check Register
b. Discussion and action to approve a Special Event Permit for ROAR 2024 to be held at the Rangely Car Museum on April 25 th from 5-8pm.
c. Discussion and action to approve the grant application to Rio Blanco County CCITF/CDGF Funds for Pond Aerators not to exceed $80,000.00.
d. Discussion and action to approve the grant application to Yampa/White/Green Roundtable for the Raw Water Bulk Fill Station not to exceed $750,000.00.
e. Discussion and action to approve the grant application for a DOLA EIAF TIER I Grant for the Radio Upgrades Moscad to Ace and Tank Mixers not to exceed $400,000.00
Informational Items
a. CNCC Aviation Summit March 14, 2024
b. Outdoor Rec Community Workshop March 18-19, 2024
c. AGNC Letter USPS
Board Vacancies
17. Scheduled Announcements
(removed to save space)
18. Adjournment
Published: March 7, 2024
Rio Blanco Herald Times
