PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of Dorothy May Baker,
Deceased
Case No.: 2023PR9
All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Rio Blanco County, Colorado on or before February 26, 2024, or said claims may be forever barred.
Virginia May Barton,
Personal Representative
581 Strawberry Patch Rd
Meeker, Colorado 81641
Published: October 26, November 2 and 9, 2023
Rio Blanco Herald Times
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
TOWN OF RANGELY
The Town of Rangely will hold a public hearing at 7:10 p.m. Tuesday, November 14, 2023 in the Court Room of the Municipal Building at 209 East Main Street, Rangely, Colorado on the following:
Ordinance 693 (2020) an Ordinance amending Sections (A) 13.04.050, 13.04.130 & 13.04.140 AND (B) 13.08.040, 13.08.050, 13.08.060, 13.08.070 & 13.08.120 AND (C) 13.12.130 & 13.12.170 of the Rangely Municipal Code to increase the Water, Gas and Sewer Rates and the Capital Investment Fee’s to provide sufficient revenues to Maintain the Balance of Water, Gas and Wastewater Enterprise Funds.
All interested citizens and groups are invited to attend and participate in the public hearing.
By:
Marybel Cox, Town Clerk
Published: November 9, 2023
Rio Blanco Herald Times
MEEKER SCHOOL DISTRICT RE-1
Board of Education Special Meeting and Work Session
555 Garfield Street
Meeker, CO 81641
November 13, 2023 – 7:00 p.m.
Google Meet link: https://meet.google.com/bnq-cuqj-rjj
1. Call to Order and Roll Call
2. Pledge of Allegiance: Dr. Dorsett will lead the Pledge of Allegiance
3. Welcome of Guests
4. Approval of Agenda
Recognition of Outgoing BOE Members
Oath of Office and Confidentiality Affidavit for Incoming BOE Members
Election of BOE Officers and Committee Appointments: (all offices are 2-year terms)
1. BOE Officer: President
2. BOE Officer: Vice President
3. BOE Officer: Secretary/Treasurer
4. Appointment: BOCES Board Representatives
5. Appointment: DAC Representative
6. Appointment: MEF Representative
7. Appointment: DLT Representative
8. Appointment: CASB Delegate (optional)
9. Appointment: Other
General Public Comment Session: (comments limited to three minutes)
Superintendent Report: Student Expulsion
Action Item:
1. Approval: Mallari Arnold – Classified and certified substitute
Other BOE Information:
Executive Session (if needed): C.R.S. 24-6-402(4)(c) – Student Discipline Matter
Special Meeting Adjournment:
Work Session:
1. Policy Discussion (Policy BG)
a. Final Edits
i 20230925 Policy Review (CASB Recommendations)
ii. JII – Student Concerns, Complaints, and Grievances
iii. Policy IG – Curriculum Development
b. GBQEB – Employment of Retired Staff Members
2. School Board Best Practices (Policy BBA)
a. Meeker BOE self evaluation form
b. Document share by Kevin Amack
c. BOCES resources
3. Mill Levy Certification Process (Policy Group D)
4. Community Survey (Policies KCB & ADA)
5. School District Furnished Housing (Policies GCE/GCF & FB)
6. Personnel Hiring Update (Policy Groups GCE/GCF & GDE/GDF)
7. Capital Projects (Policy FB and FB-R)
8. Accreditation Processes (Policy AED)
9. Potential Future Discussion Items
10. Other
Adjournment
Published: November 9, 2023
Rio Blanco Herald Times
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:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBicnhlMpB47tzL_NjN0FIg
Tentative Agenda – November 14, 2023
This is a tentative agenda which includes all information available as of November 6, 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. 11:00 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 14, 2023 Agenda.
D. Move to approve the November 14, 2023 Agenda including any changes.
2. CONSENT AGENDA for November 14, 2023.
Items of routine and non-controversial nature are placed on the consent agenda. Any Commissioner or member of the audience may request an item be removed from the Consent Agenda and considered separately on the regular agenda prior to action being taken by the Board on the Consent Agenda.
A. Move to approve the below listed items of the Consent Agenda.
B. Payroll Management Report October 27, 2023.
C. Motor Vehicle Publication List for October 2023.
D. Accounts Payable Management Reports for October 2023.
E. DHS EBT Register and Warrant Register for October 2023.
F. Meeting Minutes October 10, 2023.
G. Meeting Minutes October 24, 2023.
3. BUSINESS
A. Consideration of a renewal of a Liquor License for Elk Creek Ranch Restaurant, LLC.
B. Ratification of the Small Vehicle Bid Awards to Cook Ford with acceptance of terms and increase of award by $43.00 for each of the two units.
C. Consideration of the 2024 Rio Blanco County Fair Dates.
D. Consideration of a letter to the Town of Meeker, Honorable Mayor and Board of Trustees, granting permission for the Meeker Arts and Cultural Council to have a beer garden during the Meeker Skijour Races at the Rio Blanco County Fairgrounds on December 30 th and 31 st , 2023 from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM each day.
E. Consideration of the renewal of an Agreement with CrossConnect Engineering for Information Technology Services.
F. Consideration of an Intergovernmental Agreement for the Opioid Abatement Council and proposed Bylaws.
G. Consideration of the adoption of the Strategic Plan for Broadband Access in Rio Blanco County, Colorado.
H. Consideration of the approval of the Ride The Rockies event to be held at the Rio Blanco County Fairgrounds beginning June 10, 2023 through June 12, 2023.
I. Consideration of an Easement and Right of Way Agreement with Charles Virgil Gentry for the Rio Blanco County, Meeker Airport Waterline Project.
J. Consideration of the adoption of an Amended Organization Chart for Rio Blanco County Government.
4. RESOLUTIONS.
5. OTHER BUSINESS
A. Road & Bridge Report – Scott Marsh
B. County Commissioners Updates
6. PUBLIC HEARINGS.
A. Consideration of PSUB-0005-23 Replat/Amended Plat of Lots 4-5 Cross L Estates
Resolution 2023-36 Approving PSUB-0005-23 Replat/Amended Plat of Lots 4-5 Cross L Estates
B. Consideration of PSUB-0006-23 Amended Plat of Lots 22-25 Ridge Estates-Townhome Lots
Resolution 2023-37 Approving PSUB-0006-23 Amended Plat of Lots 22-25 Ridge Estates-Townhome Lots
ADJOURN AS THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AND RECONVENE AS
THE RIO BLANCO COUNTY BOARD OF HEALTH
ADJOURN THE BOARD OF HEALTH
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 . 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 .
Please note that the November 28, 2023 and December 26, 2023 Meetings in Rangely have been cancelled. Notice will be provided for any Special Meetings scheduled.
Published: November 9, 2023
Rio Blanco Herald Times
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS ANNOUNCEMENT
Meeker School District RE-1 is seeking proposals to renovate unused shower space in the boys and girls locker room at Barone Middle School into storage space. Proposals will be accepted until 4:00 p.m. on November 16, 2023. For a more detailed scope of work, interested applicants may contact Chris Selle, at chris.sell[email protected] or 970-878-9040.
Published: November 2 and 9, 2023
Rio Blanco Herald Times
NOTICE OF BUDGET
Notice is hereby given that a proposed budget has been submitted to the Rangely Regional Library District Board of Trustees for the ensuing year of 2024; a copy of such proposed budget has been filed at the Library, 109 E. Main Street, Rangely, Colorado, where same is open for public inspection. Such budget will be considered at the regularly scheduled board meeting of the Rangely Regional Library District to be held at Rangely Regional Library, 109 E. Main Street, Rangely, Colorado on Monday, November 13, 2023 at 5:00 p.m.
Any interested elector of such Rangely Regional Library District may inspect the budget and file or register any objections thereto at any time prior to the final adoption of the budget.
Published: November 2 and 9, 2023
Rio Blanco Herald Times
Town of Rangely
November 14, 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 October 10, 2023, Town Council Meeting
6. Petitions and Public Input
7. Changes to the Agenda
8. Public Hearings – 7:10pm
a Public hearing for the first reading or Ordinance 699 amending sections (A) 13.04.130, and (B) 13.08.120, and (C) 13.12.170 of the Rangely Municipal Code to increase the Water, Gas and Wastewater Fees to provide sufficient revenues to maintain the balances of the water, Gas and Wastewater Enterprise Funds
Committee/Board Meetings
Council Reports
11. Supervisor Reports
a Marybel Cox, Clerk – Elections Update
12. Reports from Officers – Town Manager Update
13. Old Business
14. New Business
a. Discussion and action to approve the September 2023 Financial Summary
b. Discussion and action to approve the October 2023 check Register.
c. Discussion and action to approve a Special Event application from the Rangely Chamber of Commerce for a Murder Mystery Dinner on December 1, 2023, at CNCC
d. Discussion and action to approve a Special Event application from BPOE Lodge 1907 for the Elks Charity Ball
e. Discussion and action to approve the Liquor License Renewal for BPOE Lodge 1907
f. Discussion and action to approve the Liquor License Renewal for Terrin Family Enterprises LLC DBA as Coaches Corner Bar & Grill
g. Discussion and action to approve the Liquor License Renewal for SLJ Family Enterprises dba Gio’s Family Dining
h. Discussion and action to approve the Liquor License Renewal for WRB Park & Rec District Cedar Ridges Golf Course
i. Discussion and action to approve the Liquor License Renewal for Nichols Store
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 9, 2023
Rio Blanco Herald Times
A public hearing has been scheduled for November 21, 2023 at 7:00 pm at the Meeker Town Hall, 345 Market Street, to consider a special event liquor license request by Meeker Arts and Cultural Counsil for Skijor on December 30 and 31st at RBC Fairgounds from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm
Beth Ridgeway
Liquor Clerk
Published: November 9, 2023
Rio Blanco Herald Times
NOTICE OF BUDGET
Notice has hereby given that a proposed budget has been submitted to the RIO BLANCO FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT for the ensuing year of 2024. A copy of such proposed budget has been filed in the office of the RIO BLANCO FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT, where it is open for public inspection. The proposed budget will be considered at a regular meeting of the RIO BLANCO FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT, to be held at the office of the District at 240 7th Street, Meeker, Colorado, on December 14, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. Any interested elector of the RIO BLANCO FIRE PROTECTION 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 2 and 9, 2023
Rio Blanco Herald Times
PUBLIC NOTICE
RIO BLANCO COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS HEARING
Notice is hereby given that on Tuesday, November 14, 2023 the Rio Blanco County Board of County Commissioners will hold a public hearing beginning at 11:00 a.m. in the Rio Blanco County Historic Courthouse, 555 Main Street, 3rd Floor Commissioner Meeting Room, Meeker, Colorado to consider the following:
PSUB-0005-23 Amended Plat Lots 4-5 Cross L Estates – The Applicants desire to move the lot line between Lots 4 and 5 of Cross L Estates to create a 3 acre lot and a 5.26 acre lot. The applicant is also proposing to vacate the 60 foot access road and easement per the Cross L Estates Plat Reception No. 282581, as well as a 10 foot utility easement along the north line of lot 5.
The property is located at 460 and 480 Cross L Drive, Meeker Colorado, lying Within Sections 30, T1N, R94W, 6th P.M.
Copies of the documents may be obtained from the Rio Blanco County Planning Department at 555 Main Street in Meeker, Colorado, or you may call (970) 878-9510 for more information between the hours of 8:00 am and 5:00 pm.
Published: October 12, 19, 26, November 2 and 9, 2023
Rio Blanco Herald Times
NOTICE OF BUDGET
Notice is hereby given that a proposed budget has been submitted to the Rangely Rural Fire Protection District, Board of Directors for the ensuing year of 2024; a copy of such proposed budget is on file at Linda Gordon/Budget Officer, 215 Hillcrest Avenue, Rangely, CO where same is open for public inspection; such proposed budget will be considered at the regularly scheduled board meeting of the Rangely Rural Fire Protection District to be held at the Fire Hall, 115 Nichols Street, Rangely, CO on Monday, December 18, 2022 at 7:00 pm. Any interested elector of such Rangely Rural Fire Protection District my inspect the proposed budget and file or register any objections thereto at any time prior to the final adoption of the budget.
Published: November 2, 9 and 16, 2023
Rio Blanco Herald Times
Notice of Budget
Notice is hereby given that: a proposed budget has been submitted to the Board of Directors for the ensuing year 2024; a copy of such proposed budget has been filed in the office of the Western Rio Blanco and Metropolitan Recreation and Park District, where same is open for public inspection; such proposed budget will be considered at the regular meeting of the Board of Directors to be held at the Recreation Center Multi-Purpose Room, 611 S. Stanolind Avenue, Rangely CO, on December 11, 2023 at 7:00 p.m.
Any interested elector of such Western Rio Blanco Metropolitan Recreation & Park District may inspect the proposed budget and file or register any objections thereto at any time prior to the final adoption of the budget.
Erin LeBleu
Administrative Assistant
Publish 11/2/23, 11/9/23, 11/16/23
Published: November 2, 9 and 16, 2023
Rio Blanco Herald Times
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
PUBLIC NOTICE
Notice is hereby given that Meeker Sand & Gravel; 3251 RBC #4, Meeker, CO 81641 (970) 878-3671 has filed an amendment application to Permit #M-1976-038 with the Colorado Mine Land Reclamation Board under provisions of the Colorado Land Reclamation Act for the Extraction of Construction Materials. The proposed mine is known as the Meeker Pit, and is located at or near Section 35,36, Township 119, Range 94, West of 6th P.M. The proposed date of commencement is January 10, 2024, and the proposed date of completion is January 2054. The proposed future use of the land is rangeland. Additional information and tentative decision date may be obtained from the Division of Reclamation, Mining, and Safety, 1313 Sherman Street, Room 215, Denver, Colorado 80203, (303) 866-3567, or at the Rio Blanco County Clerk and Recorder’s office; 555 Main Street, Suite #2, Meeker, CO 81641, or the above-named applicant. Comments must be in writing and must be received by the Division of Reclamation, Mining and Safety by 4:00pm on November 29, 2023.
Published: October 19, 26, November 2 and 9, 2023
Rio Blanco Herald Times
NOTICE OF PROPOSED
TOWN OF MEEKER 2024 BUDGET
PUBLIC HEARING DATE:
NOVEMBER 21, 2023
Notice is hereby given that a proposed budget for the Town of Meeker for the fiscal year beginning January 1, 2024 has been submitted to the Town of Meeker Board of Trustees, Rio Blanco County, Colorado, and has been filed in the office of the Town Clerk, 345 Market Street, where it is available for public inspection during regular business hours Monday through Friday 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M., it is also available on the Town’s website www.townofmeeker.org. Such proposed budget will be considered for adoption by the Board of Trustees during a Public Hearing scheduled November 21, 2023, at 7:00 P.M. at the Board of Trustees regular meeting, at Town Hall, 345 Market Street, Meeker, Colorado. The public is invited to attend the public hearing.
Any elector of the Town of Meeker has a right to file or register their protest with the Town of Meeker prior to the time of the adoption of the budget by the Town of Meeker.
Town of Meeker, Lisa Cook, Town Clerk
Published: October 12, 19, 26, November 2, 9 and 16, 2023
Rio Blanco Herald Times
PUBLIC NOTICE
RIO BLANCO COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS HEARING
Notice is hereby given that on Tuesday, November 14, 2023 the Rio Blanco County Board of County Commissioners will hold a public hearing beginning at 11:00 a.m. in the Rio Blanco County Historic Courthouse, 555 Main Street, 3rd Floor Commissioner Meeting Room, Meeker, Colorado to consider the following:
PSUB-0006-23 Amended Plat Lots 22-25 Ridge Estates – The Applicants desire to replat four Townhome Lots to remove the Townhome designation. The Boundary lines and size of the lots will not change. The use of the lots will change from multifamily to single family. The areas that were originally designated as septic reserve areas will remain unchanged as well as any easements. The building envelopes will also be removed and the standard Rio Blanco County setbacks will apply.
The property is located at 1000, 1050, 1100, and 1150 Flag Creek Road, Meeker Colorado, lying Within Sections 34, T1N, R94W, 6th P.M.
Copies of the documents may be obtained from the Rio Blanco County Planning Department at 555 Main Street in Meeker, Colorado, or you may call (970) 878-9510 for more information between the hours of 8:00 am and 5:00 pm.
Published: October 12, 19, 26, November 2 and 9, 2023
Rio Blanco Herald Times
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