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PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of Robert James Johnson, AKA Robert J Johnson, Robert Johnson, Bob Johnson,
Deceased
Case No.: 2023PR11
All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of undefined County, Colorado on or before March 23, 2024, or said claims may be forever barred.
Cheryl Johnson,
Personal Representative
327 Cow Creek Road
Roberts, Montana 59070
Published: November 23, 30 and December 7, 2023
Rio Blanco Herald Times
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Meeker Sanitation District
Accounts Payable
October 31, 2023
Total Payroll, $17,989.60
Quickbooks Payroll Svc. Direct Deposit Fee, $31.75
FICA: SS, Med, Fed w/h, $5,083.54
PERA Retirement, $6,048.70
U.S. Postal Service: Postage, $420.77
CEBT: Health, Dental, Vision, Life Ins., $13,486.32
Mountain Valley Bank: Merchant Srv. Fees, $80.62
Bank of the San Juans: Returned Checks, $84.00
CO. State Treasurer: Qtr. Unemployment Ins., $145.56
Atmos Energy: Natural Gas Svc., $270.07
Century Link: Telephone Svc., $303.56
Cimarron Telecom: Broadband, $200.00
CO. Dept. of Health: Annual Biosolids Permit, $101.19
Data West Corp.: Annual Software Renewal, $5,701.44
First Bank Card: Misc. Supplies, $107.23
Hach: Lab Supplies, $655.60
JVA: Professional Srv., $2,202.00
Meeker Gen. Merch.: Misc. Supplies, $288.00
Meeker Sanitation Dist.: Replenish Petty Cash, $20.00
Networking of the Rockies: IT Support, $1,000.00
Office Depot: Misc. Supplies, $1,210.31
Rio Blanco County Fleet Dept.: Fuel, $410.00
Rio Blanco Herald Times: Publish Accts. Payable, $50.14
SGM: Professional Srvs., $200.00
Streamline: Website Maint., $126.00
Town of Meeker: Water Svc., $24.00
Union Telephone Co.: Cell phone service, $160.38
USA Bluebook: Misc. Supplies, $925.03
Utility Notification Center: Line Locates, $50.31
Watt’s Ranch Market: Misc. Supplies, $28.46
WREA: Electric Svc., $5,607.04
Total Accounts Payable, $63,011.62
Published: November 23, 2023
Rio Blanco Herald Times
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COUNTY WINTER ROAD CLOSURES
The following county roads will be closed on Monday, November 27, 2023. The barricades will remain up throughout the winter season. Updates to road closures can be found on the rbc.us website.
– County Road 8 (Ripple Creek, Dunkley Pass)
– County Road 17 (Buford-New Castle Road)
– County Road 9 (Wilson Creek)
Thank you,
RBC Road & Bridge
Published: November 23, 2023
Rio Blanco Herald Times
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MEEKER SCHOOL DISTRICT RE-1
Board of Education Regular Meeting
555 Garfield Street
Meeker, CO 81641
November 27, 2023 – 7:00 p.m.
Google Meet link: https://meet.google.com/arj-hgrq-xsn
1. Call to Order and Roll Call
2. Pledge of Allegiance: Mrs. Franklin will lead the Pledge of Allegiance
3. Welcome of Guests
4. Approval of Agenda
District Celebrations:
Student Celebrations: Water Conservation District contest winners
Staff Recognition:
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: 20231127 Board Meeting Report
Consent Agenda:
1. Approval: Minutes from Regular Board Meeting on October 23, 2023
2. Approval: Minutes from Special Board Meeting on November 13, 2023
3. Acceptance: Financial Reports and Check Vouchers for October 2023
Action Items:
1. Personnel: TBD
2. Approval: Policy Third Reading
a. 20230925 Policy Review (CASB Recommendations)
b. JII – Student Concerns, Complaints, and Grievances
c. Policy IG – Curriculum Development
3. Approval: Policy Second Reading – GBQEB (Employment of Retired Staff Members
4. Approval: Purchase of snow plowing equipment
5. Approval: Utilization of CEBT dividend for staff bonus
Other BOE Information:
1. Mill Levy Certification Process (Policy Group D)
2. School Board Best Practices (Policy BBA)
a. Meeker BOE self evaluation form
b. Document shared by Kevin Amack
c. CASB resources
3. Community Survey (Policies KCB & ADA)
4. Capital Projects (Policy FB and FB-R)
5.School District Furnished Housing (Policies GCE/GCF & FB)
6. Personnel Hiring Update (Policy Groups GCE/GCF & GDE/GDF)
7. Accreditation Processes (Policy AED)
8. Potential Future Discussion Items
9. Other
Executive Session:
Adjournment:
Published: November 23, 2023
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NOTICE OF BUDGET
RIO BLANCO WATER CONSERVANCY DISTRICT
Notice is hereby given that a proposed budget has been submitted to the Rio Blanco Water Conservancy District Board of Directors for the ensuing year of 2024; a copy of such proposed budget has been filed in the office of the Rio Blanco Water Conservancy District located at 2252 East Main, Rangely, Colorado, where same is open for public inspection; such proposed budget will be considered at a scheduled monthly meeting of the Board of Directors to be held at the District’s office, 2252 East Main on Wednesday, November 29, 2023 at 6:30 P.M.
Any interested elector of such Rio Blanco Water Conservancy 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: November 16 and 23, 2023
Rio Blanco Herald Times
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Board of County Commissioners of
Rio Blanco County, Colorado
NOTICE AS TO THE ADOPTION OF THE PROPOSED RIO BLANCO COUNTY
2024 BUDGET
The Board of County Commissioners will hold a special board meeting on Tuesday, December 12, 2023 at 6:00pm, Historic Courthouse, 555 Main St., 3rd Floor BOCC Meeting Room, Meeker, CO to adopt the 2024 Rio Blanco County Budget. All interested citizens and groups are invited to attend. The Agenda for the Budget Meeting will be: Pledge of Allegiance; Changes or Additions to the Agenda; Hearing; Procedure of Hearing; Presentation of the proposed 2024 Budget by Janae Stanworth, Interim Budget Director; Presentation of the proposed 2024 HUTF spending by Scott Marsh, R&B Director; Questions or Comments by the Public; Consideration of Resolution to adopt the Rio Blanco County Budget for 2024; Consideration of Resolution to appropriate sums of money for 2024; Consideration of three resolutions to levy General Property Taxes for 2023, to help defray the cost of County Government, Piceance Creek Pest Control District and Lower White River Pest Control District, all for budget year 2024. Meeting to be recessed. If you need special accommodations please call 970-878-9683 in advance of the meeting so that reasonable accommodations may be made. Please check the County’s website for updates.
Published: November 23, 30 and December 7, 2023
Rio Blanco Herald Times
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NOTICE OF BUDGET
Notice is hereby given that a proposed budget has been submitted to the MEEKER SANITATION DISTRICT for the ensuing year of 2024. That a copy of such proposed budget has been filed in the office of the MEEKER SANITATION DISTRICT, where same is open for public inspection. That such proposed budget will be considered at a regular meeting of the MEEKER SANITATION DISTRICT to be held at 265 Eighth Street, Meeker, Colorado on December 6, 2023 at 7:00 PM. Any interested elector of such MEEKER SANITATION 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: November 23 and 30, 2023
Rio Blanco Herald Times
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Public Notice
Notice of Proposed 2024 Budget for the Yellow Jacket Water Conservancy District
Notice is hereby given that the Board of Directors of the Yellow Jacket Water Conservancy District will hold a hearing on its proposed 2023 budget on December 12, 2023, from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. , at the Meeker Public Library, 490 Main St., #3330, Meeker, CO. Copies of the proposed budget are available for inspection at the Rio Blanco County Clerk and Recorder, 555 Main St., Meeker, CO; the Moffat County Clerk and Recorder, 221 Victory Way, #200, Craig, CO; the Garfield County Clerk and Recorder, 109 8th Street, Suite 200, Glenwood Springs, CO 81601 and 195 West 14th Street, Building D, Rifle, Colorado 81650; or by contacting Scott Grosscup at Balcomb & Green, P.C., 970-945-6546 or sgrosscup@balcombgreen.com . Any interested person within the District may at any time prior to the final adoption of the budget, file or register his or her objections and/or comments for Board consideration with the District at P.O. Box 447, Meeker, CO 81641 or by contacting Mr. Grosscup.
Published: November 23, 2023
Rio Blanco Herald Times
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RIO BLANCO COUNTY
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE
PUBLICATION LIST
OCTOBER 31, 2023
FUND:GENERAL
VENDOR NAME, ACCOUNT NAME, AMOUNT
USPS, PURCH SVC, 897.20
RBC C&R, ADVC, 500.00
1st RESPOND, SPPLY, 119.65
ACTION PLUMBING, RPR/MNTC, 15,200.00
ALSCO, PURCH SVC, 1,118.86
AMAZON, SPPLY, 4,071.94
ATMOS ENERGY, UTL, 1,282.41
EMMA BAKER, PLNNG COM, 50.00
CENTURYLINK, LND LN, 249.54
CHAPPELL, CLINT, PLNNG COM, 50.00
CNCC, CNTRCT SVC, 2,500.00
CBI, PURCH SVC, 485.00
CO, ST OF, PURCH SVC, 751.62
CO-RESPONDER CONSULT, CNTRCT SVC, 8,218.80
COLUMN, PURCH SVC, 268.76
COULTER AVIATION, PURCH SVC, 460.58
CTY SHERIFF’S OF CO, DUES, 300.00
CRAFT SHACK CREATIONS, PRGRMG, 144.00
CSU EXTENSION, EXTN DIR, 23,943.18
DAY, TRAVIS, PLNNG COM, 50.00
DA OFFICE, PURCH SVC, 28,416.75
DOCUSIGN, PURCH SVC, 1,849.20
DOMINION VOTING, PURCH SVC, 13,800.29
FIRST ADVANTAGE, PURCH SVC, 274.70
FIRSTNET, MBL PHN, 4,639.70
JESSICA FRANKS, PLNNG COM, 117.20
GARMIN SVC, PURCH SVC, 97.76
GJ MEDIA, PURCH SVC, 195.00
HIGHRISE TREE CARE, PURCH SVC, 3,500.00
HODGES BADGE, SPPLY, 2,060.82
IMAGENET, PURCH SVC, 170.00
JEAN’S PRINTING, PURCH SVC, 10,477.32
JORDAN LONG, ADVC, 149.00
MEEKER AIRPORT, CNTRCT SVC, 3,000.00
MSG, PURCH SVC, 660.40
MEEKER SANITATION, UTL, 636.00
MEEKER, TWN OF, UTL, 847.80
MOFFAT CTY FINANCE, CNTRCT SVC, 3,505.78
ARELY MONDRAGON, FG SVC, 80.00
MOON LAKE, UTL, 2,068.92
MOTOROLA SOL, SPPLY, 13,047.50
MVB-VISA, PURCH SVC, 18,852.26
NICHOLS STORE, SPPLY, 21.00
NORMAN, ADAIR, PLNNG COM, 50.00
OVERTON RECY, UTL, 2,594.88
LEE OVERTON, PLNNG COM, 50.00
PATHOLOGY GRP, PURCH SVC, 1,482.00
PITNEY BOWES, PURCH SVC, 479.08
RODGER POLLEY, PLNNG COM, 50.00
QUALITY HEALTH NET, PURCH SVC, 159.00
RANGELY AUTO, SPPLY, 535.11
RANGELY, TWN OF, UTL, 2,537.87
RANGELY TRASH, UTL, 418.50
RANGELY TRUE VALUE, SPPLY, 141.72
RB HERALD TIME, PURCH SVC, 1,811.05
RMMI, PURCH SVC, 2,420.00
SAMUELSON, SPPLY, 66.35
SIGNATURE SIGNS, PURCH SVC, 39.00
SKAGGS, UNF/CLTH, 2,216.94
STAPLES, PRGRMG, (59.00)
STEERMAN LAW, PROF SVC, 10,000.00
T-MOBILE, PURCH SVC, 164.64
TYLER TECH, PURCH SVC, 70,315.28
VALLEY HARDWARE, SPPLY, 1,500.25
VALLEY REPAIR, PURCH SVC, 250.00
VALUE WEST, PURCH SVC, 2,480.00
VOIANCE LANGUAGE, PURCH SVC, 69.30
WATT’S, SPPLY, 249.36
WR DIST, SPPLY, 226.55
WREA, UTL, 8,905.55
US DEPT TREAS, FED W/H, 24,633.17
US DEPT TREAS, FICA W/H, 44,802.04
CTY HLTH POOL, INSURANCE, 82,033.02
GREAT WEST, RETIREMENT, 29,876.11
AM FIDELITY ASSURANCE, SPLMNTL INS, 1,309.74
TEXAS LIFE INS, TEXAS LIFE INS, 217.02
CO ST, STATE W/H, 11,352.98
A-1 COLLECTION, WAGE ASNMT, 423.92
GENERAL FUND TOTAL, 472,930.37
FUND:CAPITAL
VENDOR NAME, ACCOUNT NAME, AMOUNT
MOTOROLA SOL, SPPLY, 71,828.91
CAPITAL FUND TOTAL, 71,828.91
FUND: ROAD & BRIDGE
VENDOR NAME, ACCOUNT NAME, AMOUNT
MEEKER, TWN OF, AP MUN, 558.06
RANGELY, TWN OF, AP MUN, 441.13
BOWER BROTHERS, RD MTRL, 12,878.00
COLUMN, PURCH SVC, 24.42
JUSTIN DAVIS, TRVL, 177.00
ENVIROAD, DUST CNTRL, 23,712.00
GMCO CORP, RD MTRL, 24,101.96
HAGGART, JAMES, PURCH SVC, 75.00
PADRO HERNANDEZ PENA, TRNG/DEV, 250.00
JEO CONSULTING, PURCH SVC, 9,265.00
JONATHAN MAES, TRNG/DEV, 250.00
JAMES MAES, TRNG/DEV, 250.00
JIM MAES, PURCH SVC, 75.00
SCOTT MARSH, PURCH SVC, 700.61
MEEKER, TWN OF, DUST CNTRL, 44.01
MVB-VISA, TRVL, 4,098.85
NW AUTO, SPPLY, 57.05
PAVEMENT REPAIR, RD MTRL, 998.00
PILAUD, RICHARD VAN, PURCH SVC, 25.00
PITNEY BOWES, PURCH SVC, 10.32
RANGELY TRUE VALUE, SPPLY, 71.38
REINHARD, CRYSTAL, PURCH SVC, 103.00
BERNIE ROYBAL, TRVL, 177.00
SAFETY AND CONST, SIGN MTRL, 807.87
SAMUELSON, SPPLY, 29.98
SANFORD, DAVE, PURCH SVC, 791.08
WREA, UTL, 70.00
THAD WHITE, PURCH SVC, 75.00
US DEPT TREAS, FED W/H, 10,043.41
US DEPT TREAS, FICA W/H, 10,030.52
CTY HLTH POOL, INSURANCE, 46,538.51
GREAT WEST, RETIREMENT, 17,867.02
AM FIDELITY ASSURANCE, SPLMNTL INS, 2,436.33
TEXAS LIFE INS, TEXAS LIFE INS, 63.00
CO ST, STATE W/H, 4,858.56
US DEPT TREAS, US DEPT TREAS, 10,102.78
ROAD & BRIDGE FUND TOTAL, 182,056.85
FUND: PUBLIC HEALTH
VENDOR NAME, ACCOUNT NAME, AMOUNT
AMAZON, SPPLY, 547.10
CDPHA, PH EMRG GRNT, 1,944.09
STAPLES, SPPLY, 167.27
T-MOBILE, PURCH SVC, 41.16
US DEPT TREAS, FED W/H, 969.42
US DEPT TREAS, FICA W/H, 1,154.86
CTY HLTH POOL, INSURANCE, 2,558.36
GREAT WEST, RETIREMENT, 288.03
CO ST, STATE W/H, 589.44
US DEPT TREAS, US DEPT TREAS, 1,125.86
PUBLIC HEALTH FUND TOTAL, 9,385.59
FUND: DEPT OF HUMAN SVCS
VENDOR NAME, ACCOUNT NAME, AMOUNT
AMAZON, HCPF GRNT, 2,376.15
DOCUSIGN, PURCH SVC, 5,547.60
PITNEY BOWES, CNTY EXPC, 5.04
STEERMAN LAW, CNTRCT SVC, 10,000.00
T-MOBILE, PURCH SVC, 288.12
US DEPT TREAS, FED W/H, 2,820.61
US DEPT TREAS, FICA W/H, 3,310.91
CTY HLTH POOL, INSURANCE, 16,803.28
GREAT WEST, RETIREMENT, 3,143.50
AM FIDELITY ASSURANCE, SPLMNTL INS, 82.26
CO ST, STATE W/H, 1,734.49
US DEPT TREAS, US DEPT TREAS, 3,642.96
AP PAYMENTS, 10,620.34
DEPT OF HUMAN SVCS FUND TOTAL, 60,375.26
FUND: AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN
VENDOR NAME, ACCOUNT NAME, AMOUNT
BIG ASS FAN CO, CAP OTLY, 8,949.00
US DEPT TREAS, FED W/H, 373.18
US DEPT TREAS, FICA W/H, 299.74
CTY HLTH POOL, INSURANCE, 1,603.60
GREAT WEST, RETIREMENT, 466.56
CO ST, STATE W/H, 153.00
US DEPT TREAS, US DEPT TREAS, 295.14
AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN FUND TOTAL, 12,140.22
FUND:USE TAX
VENDOR NAME, ACCOUNT NAME, AMOUNT
ALL TEMP SVC, PURCH SVC, 341.50
CHAOS INK, PURCH SVC, 176.00
DUCEY’S ELECT, PURCH SVC, 95.00
RENE HARDEN, PURCH SVC, 146.72
MOON LAKE, UTL, 275.58
MVB-VISA, PURCH SVC, 107.93
PATTON’S PRINTING, PURCH SVC, 108.92
PITNEY BOWES, PURCH SVC, 3.15
RANGELY AUTO, SPPLY, 51.99
RANGELY, TWN OF, UTL, 209.47
RANGELY TRASH, UTL, 211.12
RANGELY TRUE VALUE, SPPLY, 123.68
RB HERALD TIME, PURCH SVC, 66.25
SYSCO, SPPLY, 3,557.33
U.S. FOODS, SPPLY, 2,736.66
WATT’S, NSIP FDS, 200.86
US DEPT TREAS, FED W/H, 1,873.47
US DEPT TREAS, FICA W/H, 1,382.50
CTY HLTH POOL, INSURANCE, 6,112.05
GREAT WEST, RETIREMENT, 1,994.91
AM FIDELITY ASSURANCE, SPLMNTL INS, 51.98
CO ST, STATE W/H, 825.71
US DEPT TREAS, US DEPT TREAS, 2,183.99
USE TAX FUND TOTAL, 22,836.77
FUND: SOLID WASTE
VENDOR NAME, ACCOUNT NAME, AMOUNT
AMAZON, SPPLY, 33.00
CAROLINA SOFTWARE, PURCH SVC, 450.00
CDPHA, ST/FED LF, 15,304.44
PITNEY BOWES, PURCH SVC, 5.04
RBC ABSTRACT, CLSR/PST, 150.00
SILVA, CORY, PURCH SVC, 75.00
SMA, PURCH SVC, 6,837.18
T-MOBILE, PURCH SVC, 82.32
WREA, UTL, 126.38
US DEPT TREAS, FED W/H, 1,908.10
US DEPT TREAS, FICA W/H, 1,724.40
CTY HLTH POOL, INSURANCE, 6,150.98
GREAT WEST, RETIREMENT, 2,434.82
AM FIDELITY ASSURANCE, SPLMNTL INS, 120.11
TEXAS LIFE INS, TEXAS LIFE INS, 73.90
CO ST, STATE W/H, 869.44
US DEPT TREAS, US DEPT TREAS, 1,524.50
SOLID WASTE FUND TOTAL, 37,869.61
FUND: WEED & PEST
VENDOR NAME, ACCOUNT NAME, AMOUNT
CLAYBAUGH, VICKIE, MISC SVCS, 142.91
EBBESEN ENVIRO, WEED CNTRL, 10,600.00
ELDER WEED, WEED CNTRL, 10,000.00
PITNEY BOWES, PURCH SVC, 1.26
RCKY MTN WEED SPRAY, MSQTO CNTRL, 15,090.88
STAPLES, SPPLY, 179.47
VALLEY HARDWARE, SPPLY, 16.98
VAN DIEST, BUG CNTRL, 14,947.20
US DEPT TREAS, FED W/H, 924.74
US DEPT TREAS, FICA W/H, 868.98
CTY HLTH POOL, INSURANCE, 1,586.05
GREAT WEST, RETIREMENT, 564.88
CO ST, STATE W/H, 458.00
US DEPT TREAS, US DEPT TREAS, 898.42
WEED & PEST FUND TOTAL, 56,279.77
FUND: COMMUNICATIONS
VENDOR NAME, ACCOUNT NAME, AMOUNT
AMAZON, SPPLY, 399.80
BONFIRE FIBER, CAP OTLY, 43,672.06
CALIX, PURCH SVC, 4,262.24
COMMSCOPE TECH, PURCH SVC, 648.00
GLDS, PURCH SVC, 4,385.30
KPE LOCATING, PURCH SVC, 2,685.00
LEARN DESIGN, CAP OTLY, 20,000.00
MAMMOTH NET, PURCH SVC, 355.80
MOON LAKE, UTL, 834.44
NOANET, PURCH SVC, 545.00
RANGELY, TWN OF, UTL, 21.48
RANGELY TRUE VALUE, SPPLY, 3.99
VALLEY HARDWARE, SPPLY, 31.88
WREA, UTL, 1,155.66
US DEPT TREAS, FED W/H, 1,010.69
US DEPT TREAS, FICA W/H, 1,332.12
CTY HLTH POOL, INSURANCE, 7,899.14
GREAT WEST, RETIREMENT, 2,054.11
AM FIDELITY ASSURANCE, SPLMNTL INS, 96.46
CO ST, STATE W/H, 613.38
US DEPT TREAS, US DEPT TREAS, 1,256.20
COMMUNICATIONS FUND TOTAL, 93,262.75
FUND: FAIRFIELD
VENDOR NAME, ACCOUNT NAME, AMOUNT
ATMOS ENERGY, UTL, 332.14
HIGHRISE TREE CARE, RPR/MNTC, 4,500.00
MEEKER SANITATION, UTL, 40.00
MEEKER, TWN OF, UTL, 588.00
OVERTON RECY, UTL, 471.70
WR DIST, SPPLY, 55.00
WREA, UTL, 1,234.79
FAIRFIELD FUND TOTAL, 7,221.63
FUND: CENTRAL SVCS
VENDOR NAME, ACCOUNT NAME, AMOUNT
DEX IMAGING, CNTRCT SVC, 575.01
IMAGENET, CNTRCT SVC, 1,182.63
PITNEY BOWES, PSTG, 72.28
CENTRAL SVCS FUND TOTAL, 1,829.92
FUND: FLEET
VENDOR NAME, ACCOUNT NAME, AMOUNT
1st RESPOND, SPPLY, 53.37
AIRGAS USA, SPPLY, 512.55
AMAZON, SPPLY, 14.20
AUTO RADIATOR, PRTS/ACCS, 1,700.00
COLUMBINE FORD, PRTS/ACCS, 16.16
CORNWELL TOOLS, MISC INVTRY, 30.45
CRAIG POWERSPORTS, PRTS/ACCS, 71.99
JUSTIN DAVIS, GAS, 64.80
EATON SALES, CAP OTLY, 5,232.50
HONNEN EQUIP, PRTS/ACCS, 296.29
JACKS TIRE & OIL, TIRES, 543.52
MCGUIRE AUTO, PRTS/ACCS, 3,576.08
MEEKER COLLISION, RPR/MNTC, 260.41
MHC KENWORTH, PRTS/ACCS, 2,536.65
MOON LAKE, UTL, 62.00
MVB-VISA, GAS, 1,037.23
NEXTRAN TRUCK, RPR/MNTC, 464.46
NICHOLS STORE, SPPLY, 53.90
NORTHERN TOOL, PRTS/ACCS, 2,052.84
PARKLAND USA, DIESEL, 78,414.47
POWER EQUIP, RPR/MNTC, 2,743.58
RANGELY AUTO, LUB, 1,656.51
RANGELY COLLISION, PRTS/ACCS, 981.50
RBC C&R, PURCH SVC, 18.76
RCKY MTN MACHINE, PRTS/ACCS, 195.82
SAMUELSON, SPPLY, 6.54
SEVERSON SUPPLY, PRTS/ACCS, 119.92
SOUTHERN TIRE, RPR/MNTC, 5,972.05
TRANSWEST TRUCKS, PRTS/ACCS, 246.18
U.S. TRACTOR, PRTS/ACCS, 133.77
VALLEY HARDWARE, SPPLY, 39.94
WAGNER EQUIP, PRTS/ACCS, 530.07
WESTERN IMPLEMENT, PRTS/ACCS, 163.79
WREA, UTL, 242.74
XCEL ENERGY, UTL, 71.12
YOUR PARTS HAUS, PRTS/ACCS, 1,308.73
US DEPT TREAS, FED W/H, 2,498.48
US DEPT TREAS, FICA W/H, 3,492.42
CTY HLTH POOL, INSURANCE, 9,137.34
GREAT WEST, RETIREMENT, 5,371.84
AM FIDELITY ASSURANCE, SPLMNTL INS, 203.58
CO ST, STATE W/H, 1,425.00
US DEPT TREAS, US DEPT TREAS, 2,286.06
FLEET FUND TOTAL, 135,839.61
Total: $ 1,163,857.26
Published: November 23, 2023
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
OF RIO BLANCO COUNTY, COLORADO
RIO BLANCO COUNTY HISTORIC COURTHOUSE
555 MAIN STREET, P.O. BOX 599
MEEKER, COLORADO 81641
This meeting will be streamed live on the RBC YouTube Channel:
Tentative Agenda – November 30, 2023
This is a tentative agenda which includes all information available as of November 20, 2023. The final tentative agenda will be posted at www.rbc.us, and at the RBC Historic Courthouse, 555 Main St., Meeker, CO, and at the Rangely Town Hall, 209 E. Main St., Rangely, CO.
1. 9:00 a.m. Call to order:
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. Changes to the November 30, 2023 Agenda.
D. Move to approve the November 30, 2023 Agenda including any changes.
2. CONSENT AGENDA for November 30, 2023. None.
3. BUSINESS
A. Consideration of Amendment #1 of the CBMS Supplemental County Leased Computing Asset Lease Schedule and State Fiscal Year Allocation for 2024.
B. Consideration of Contract Modification #1 to the Psyche Soma & Soul Therapy, LLC Agreement increasing the amount of the contract.
C. Consideration of a Service Agreement for the 2023 RBC Justice Center Water Heater Replacement Project with Action Plumbing LLC.
D. Consideration of a Service Agreement for the 2023 RBC Fleet Fuel Spill Bucket Replacement Project with Eaton Sales & Service.
E. Consideration of a Rio Blanco County Meeker Airport Coulter-Field EEO New Ground Lease with Lamplighter 88, LLC.
F. Consideration of a Contract Modification with GMCO Corporation for the 2023 Rio Blanco County Dust Control Project.
G. Consideration of a funding opportunity from Rocky Mountain Health Plans for the recruitment, incentives, and support of Rio Blanco County DHS Employees during the pandemic.
H. Ratification of a Memorandum of Understanding with Anschutz Exploration Corporation for the CR 77 Bridge Replacement Project.
I. Consideration of a letter of approval for the Meeker Lions Club to serve alcohol at the Meeker 4H Building for the Meeker Skijouring Celebration on December 30, 2023, from 4:00 PM to Midnight.
4. RESOLUTIONS. None.
5. OTHER BUSINESS
A. County Commissioners Updates
6. PUBLIC HEARINGS.
A. Consideration of a Letter of Neutrality for a Conservation Easement for Elk Creek Ranch.
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 December 12, 2023 at the Rio Blanco County Courthouse, 3 rd Floor, Commissioner Hearing Room, Meeker, Colorado. Please check the County’s website for information at http://rbc.us/186/Board-of-County-Commissioners. If you need special accommodations, please call 970-878-9683 in advance of the meeting so that reasonable accommodations may be made .
Published: November 23, 2023
Rio Blanco Herald Times
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Notice of Appointment to Rangely School District RE-4 Board of Education
The Rangely School District RE-4 Board of Education is accepting applications from persons interested in serving on the Board of Education from the date of appointment on January 16, 2024, until the next regular biennial school election in November 2025 . To be eligible for appointment, each candidate must be a registered elector of the school district for at least twelve consecutive months prior to the date of appointment. The applicant must also be a resident of the Rangely School District. A person is ineligible to apply for the appointed position for school director if he or she has been convicted of committing a sexual offense against a child.
Any person who meets the qualifications and who desires to be considered for the appointment is invited to file a written statement of interest and qualifications with the Designated Election Officer/Secretary, Shari Plummer, by December 12, 2023 , at the School District Early Education Center, 402 West Main. The Board will interview prospective candidates on Tuesday, January 9, 2024, at a special called public meeting, at which time the appointment will take place and the appointee will take oath of office at the board’s next meeting on Tuesday, January 16, 2024. For further information contact Shari Plummer at 970-675-2207.
Published: November 23 and 30, 2023
Rio Blanco Herald Times
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PUBLIC NOTICE
MEEKER SCHOOL DISTRICT RE-1
NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to §38-26-107, C.R.S., that after December 15th, 2023, at 10:00 a.m., final settlement with FCI Constructors (“Contractor”), will be made by the Meeker School District (“District”), for its Barone Middle School Project, Bob Tucker Dr, Meeker, CO 81641, subject to satisfactory final inspection and acceptance of the Project by the District. Any person, as defined in C.R.S 2-4-401 (8), that has furnished labor, materials, sustenance, or other supplies used or consumed by such Contractor or its subcontractor in or about the performance of the work on the Project or that has supplied laborers, rental machinery, tools or equipment to the extent used in the prosecution of the work whose claim therefor has not been paid by the Contractor or subcontractor, at any time up to and including the time of final settlement for the Project, may file a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid on such claim at the District Administration Offices located at 555 Garfield Street, Meeker, CO 81641. Failure to file such verified statement of claim prior to final settlement will release the District and its employees and agents from any and all liability for such claim and for making final payment to said Contractor.
s/s
Meeker School District RE-1
Published: November 16 and 23, 2023
Rio Blanco Herald Times
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LEGAL NOTICE:
NOTICE OF PROPOSED BUDGET
Notice is hereby given that a proposed budget has been submitted to the Board of Supervisors of the White River Conservation District for the ensuing year of 2024. That a copy of such proposed budget has been filed in the conservation district office at 351 7th Street, Meeker, Colorado where same is open for public inspection. That such proposed budget will be considered for adoption at a regular meeting of the Board of Supervisors of said district at the 351 7th St, Halandras Building Board Room on Thursday, December 14, 2023 at 5:00PM.
Any interested elector within said White River Conservation District may inspect the proposed budget at the conservation district office or contact the Office Manager at 970- 878-9838 in Meeker, Colorado, and file or register any objection thereto at any time prior to the final adoption of the budget.
WHITE RIVER CONSERVATION DISTRICT
By: Fayanna Seely, Office Manager
Published: November 23, 2023
Rio Blanco Herald Times
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The Gateway South Transmission Line Project commenced construction in Moffat and Rio Blanco Counties June 1st, 2022. The 500 kV transmission line will extend approximately 400 miles from a substation in southeastern Wyoming to the Clover Substation near Mona, UT.
The power line will be operated by Rocky Mountain Power, a subsidiary of PacifiCorp. The Moffat and Rio Blanco portion consists of 85 miles of new access routes being developed within 91.5 miles of land managed by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Colorado State, or land that is privately-owned. One series compensation station for the power line will be constructed in Moffat County west of County Road 163 and south of County Road 4. Power line ROW clearing, access road, foundation construction, tower erection and wire stringing will occur through 2024. The public can expect to see construction activities along Hwy 40 from the Utah boarder to Elk Springs, then northeast crossing Highway 318, paralleling Moffat County Road 21 and 7-mile Ridge, north to the Colorado/Wyoming boarder. Public access on BLM and those identified Colorado State lands will remain as it has been as construction activities occur.
For more information, please email EnergyGatewayProjects@pacificorp.com
Published: August 31, September 7, 14, 21, 28, October 5, 12, 19, 26, November 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, December 7, 14, 21 and 28, 2023
Rio Blanco Herald Times
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TOWN OF RANGELY
Check Register
October-23
AMOUNT, DESCRIPTION
A-1 COLLECTION, 877.92, Payroll Deduction
AFLAC, 254.51, Payroll Deduction
ALL COPY PRODUCTS INC, 1099.96, Expenses
AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, 802.15, Expenses
APGA SIF, 908.69, Expenses
ARAMARK, 904.13, Expenses
ARNOLD MACHINERY, 33965.00, Expenses
AV-TECH, 1485.60, Expenses
BAKER, KYLE, 40.00, Expenses
BIG D’S PUMPING, 1950.00, Expenses
BNF: USBANK TRUST NA, 46478.39, Expenses
BURR, BRADLEY, 40.00, Expenses
CALDWELL, JEANNIE, 40.00, Expenses
CANNON LAW OFFICE, 729.33, Expenses
CANYON PINTADO VETERINARY CLINIC, 2971.87, Expenses
CARABAJAL, RALPH, 4600.00, Expenses
CASELLE INC, 1461.00, Software Support
CEBT, 31015.63, Health Insurance
CENTRALSQUARE TECHNOLOGIES LLC, 49588.82, Expenses
CENTRYLINK, 938.79, Communication
CF INVESTORS PARTNERSHIP LLP, 3914.00, Expenses
CIMARRON TELECOMMUNICATIONS LLC, 65.00, Communication
CIRSA, 28945.41, Expenses
COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF LABOR & EMPLOYMENT, 40.00, Expenses
COLUMN SOFTWARE PBC, 77.57, Expenses
COOK, TRACY, 40.00, Expenses
COX, MARYBEL, 40.00, Expenses
DAVIDSON, DONALD J, 100.00, Council Stipend
DIRECTV, 486.25, WRV Expenses
DUCEY’S ELECTRIC, 708.60, Expenses
E & E DOOR & WINDOW INC, 5456.07, Expenses
E-470 PUBLIC HIGHWAY AUTHORITY, 51.26, Expenses
ECKHART, SAMUEL, 31.87, Expenses
EMPOWER RETIREMENT LLC, 23169.96, Payroll Deduction
EMTECH INC, 3381.72, Expenses
FEDERAL EXPRESS, 134.95, Expenses
FERGUSON WATERWORKS #1116, 3347.62, Expenses
FIRST BANKCARD, 6557.76, Expenses
FPPA, 1009.79, PD Insurance
GALLS LLC, 482.86, Expenses
GRANGER, RONALD, 100.00, Expenses
GRANITE TELECOMMUNICATIONS, 757.11, Communication
HACH, 9912.00, Expenses
HAMBLIN, TIRYNN, 40.00, Expenses
HILTON, KELLER, 40.00, Expenses
HOPKINS, LENITA, 66.24, Expenses
HURST CONSTRUCTION CO, 32898.00, Expenses
J BROWER PSYCH SVS & CONSULTING LLC, 250.00, Services
KIMBALL MIDWEST, 685.77, Expenses
KRUGER, JESSICA, 100.00, Expenses
LACAL EQUIPMENT CO, 477.88, Expenses
MACDONALD EQUIPMENT CO, 25750.00, Expenses
MAIL SERVICES, 792.70, Services
MANN, THERESA, 13.05, Services
MOON LAKE ELECTRIC, 37177.80, Expenses
MSG READY MIX, 7098.93, Expenses
MUELLER CONSTRUCTION SERVICES INC, 37703.12, Expenses
MULLEN, JOCELYN, 40.00, Expenses
NETWORKS UNLIMITED INC, 4370.45, Support/Services
NICHOLS STORE, 80.95, Expenses
ORKIN PEST CONTROL, 678.72, Expenses
PARKLAND USA CORP, 5022.40, Expenses
PIERING, LISA, 40.00, Expenses
PINE COUNTRY INC, 12792.50, Expenses
PINNACOL ASSURANCE, 1680.00, Insurance
PIPELINE TESTING CONSORTIUM, 680.00, Expenses
PURCHASE POWER, 2000.00, Expenses
QUALITY CARPET & FURNISHINGS, 20329.87, Expenses
QUILL CORPORATION, 1139.14, Expenses
RANGELY AUTO PARTS & SUPPLY, 1321.04, Expenses
RANGELY COLLISION CENTER LLC, 2206.87, Expenses
RANGELY DISTRICT HOSPITAL, 1353.00, Expenses
RANGELY HARDWARE, 10442.15, Expenses
RANGELY SCHOOL FOUNDATION INC, 20300.16, Sales Tax Funding
RANGELY TRASH SERVICE, 1657.04, Services
RANGELY, TOWN OF, 4498.50, Utilities
RESPOND FIRST AID SYSTEMS, 79.60, Expenses
RIO BLANCO COUNTY, 33176.70, Expenses
RIO BLANCO HERALD TIMES, 115.00, Expenses
ROBIE, TREY, 100.00, Council Stipend
ROCKY AHMA, 297.00, Expenses
SBT INTERNET, 45.00, Expenses
SCARLETT, BONNIE, 100.00, Expenses
SCHMEUSER GORDON MEYER INC, 309.00, Expenses
SGS ACCUTEST INC, 734.08, Expenses
SHAFFER, ANDREW, 150.00, Council Stipend
STANDARD INSURANCE COMPANIES, 724.99, Life Insurance
SUMMIT ENERGY LLC, 8,042.13, Gas Transmission/Transport
THAYN, TODD, 100.00, Council Stipend
TIMBER LINE ELECTRIC & CONTROL, 1839.50, Expenses
TOWN OF RANGELY, 200.00, Expenses
TRANSUNION RISK & ALTERNATIVE, 75.00, Services
ULINE, 440.57, Expenses
UNCC, 29.67, Services
UTE WATER CONSERVANCY DISTRICT, 80.00, Expenses
VERIZON WIRELESS, 771.99, Expenses
VERNAL WINNELSON CO, 970.50, Expenses
WEBBER, TIMOTHY, 100.00, Council Stipend
WESTERN IMPLEMENT CO, 122.08, Expenses
WEX BANK, 6035.74, Expenses
WHITE RIVER MARKET, 195.10, Expenses
WILCZEK, KAREN, 300.00, Judge’s Fee
WRB REC & PARK DISTRICT, 31.00, Expenses
WREN, KYLE, 100.00, Council Stipend
YARDLEY’S AUTOMOTIVE, 240.00, Expenses
558,192.52
Published: November 23, 2023
Rio Blanco Herald Times
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Town of Rangely
Budget Work session 6pm Conference Room
November 28, 2023 – 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 November 14, 2023, 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 October 2023 Financial Summary
b. Discussion and action to approve the MOU between Western Rio Blanco Metropolitan Recreation & Park District and Town of Rangely – Rangely Police Department for specific use of the Recreation Center for department personnel.
c. Discussion and action to approve the IGA betw een the Town of Rangely Police Department and the Town of Dinosaur Police Department for Mutual Aid and Dispatch of Emergency and non-emergency communication services.
Informational Items
a. Shop n Dine November 2023
Board Vacancies
a. Community Garden Board Vacancies
17. Scheduled Announcements
a. Community Outreach meeting scheduled for Nov 8th, 2023, at noon.
b. Giant Step Preschool Board meeting is scheduled for Nov 9th, 2023, at 6:00 pm
c. Rangely District Library Board meeting is scheduled for Nov 13th, 2023, at 5:00 pm
d. WRB Park & Recreation District Board meeting is scheduled for Nov 13th, 2023, at 7:00 pm
e. Rio Blanco County Commissioners Board meeting is scheduled for Nov 14th, 2023, at 11:00 am in Meeker.
f. Rangely Chamber of Commerce Board meeting is scheduled for Nov 16th, 2023, at 12:00 noon.
g. Rangely School District Board meeting has been scheduled for Nov 20th, 2023, at 6:15 pm
h. Rural Fire Protection District Board meeting is scheduled for Nov 20th, 2023, at 7:00 pm
i. Rangely Junior College District Board meeting is scheduled for Nov 21st, 2023, at 12:00 noon.
j. Rio Blanco County Commissioners Board meeting is scheduled for Nov 28th, 2023, at 11:00 am in Rangely.
k. RBC Water Conservancy District Board meeting is scheduled for Nov 29th, 2023, at 6:30 pm
l. Rangely District Hospital board meeting is scheduled for Nov 30th, 2023, at 6:00 pm
m. RDA/RDC Board meeting is scheduled for Dec 13th, 2023, at 7:30 am
18. Adjournment
Published: November 23, 2023
Rio Blanco Herald Times
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Notice of Work Session
RANGELY BOARD OF TRUSTEES (TOWN COUNCIL)
Meeting of November 28, 2023
*****6:00 p.m.*****
Conference Room – Municipal Building
Budget Worksession
Published: November 23, 2023
Rio Blanco Herald Times
