Dear Editor: As a concerned citizen, I recently observed an executive session of the Rio Blanco County Commissioners that was made public by request. The session was with the director of the Public Health Department Alice Harvey and two of her direct reports. I found this meeting and the behavior[Read More…]
Tag: BoCC
Letter to the Editor: Details from Dave Morlan
Dear Editor:I’m honored to have served the people of Rio Blanco County for 35 years, with the last 17 as your Road & Bridge and Landfill Director. I really enjoyed leading my great team and am proud of our accomplishments. I’ve always tried to go above and beyond to make[Read More…]
County Beat: Board Addresses “Friction”
RBC | Rio Blanco County commissioners started work sessions early Tuesday to accommodate a busy schedule. ERBM Maintenance Manager Rodney Gerloff requested assistance inventorying trees in Meeker’s parks. Gerloff said ERBM could benefit from County Planner Leif Joy’s GIS and drone expertise to map trees in an effective way. With[Read More…]
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR: Feb 4, 2021
Hospital jackets frivolous Dear Editor:The new jackets bought by Rangely Hospital for board members and hospital staff are very sharp looking, but is this the best use of hospital money or mill levy money? Thursday, Jan. 28, I had received my tax bill for the year and of course was[Read More…]
Commissioners discuss County Road 8 fiber project, approve some appointments
RBC | Commissioners held work sessions and had a regular meeting Tuesday, Jan. 26. Here’s what happened. COUNTY ROAD 8 FIBER County commissioners met with representatives of Cimarron Communications, Visionary Broadband and White River Electric Association during Tuesday’s work session to discuss a special fiber project on County Road 8.[Read More…]
Commissioners End Morlan’s 17-year Term as County Road and Bridge Director in Unanimous Vote
“All I can say right now is I’m going to do my best to make things right. Our county is too special a place to be ruined by bad decisions,” said Dave Morlan during the Rio Blanco County Board of Commissioners regular meeting Tuesday. In his public statement, Morlan responded[Read More…]
County: Sports Mask Requirement, Meeker Airport Project, Regular Business
RBC | In accordance with state recommendations, The Colorado High School Sports Activities Association (CHSAA) has required high school basketball players to wear masks during competition. During a Tuesday work session, former RBC Public Health Director Julie Drake called the rule “ridiculous,” since masks have not also been mandated for[Read More…]
New board holds lengthy first meeting in 2021
RBC | Newly-elected Rio Blanco County Commissioner Ty Gates was sworn into office Tuesday morning. Commissioner Jeff Rector was also sworn in for his second term prior to the board’s first official meeting of 2021. Tuesday’s regular meeting included a check-in with Public Health Director Alice Harvey, who gave an[Read More…]
Swearing In …
Newly-elected county commissioner Ty Gates (above) and re-elected incumbent Jeff Rector (below) took their oaths of office Tuesday led by Clerk and Recorder Boots Campbell. Gates replaces retiring commissioner Si Woodruff. Commissioner Gary Moyer, who was elected in 2018, will chair the board this year. Tuesday’s swearing in of commissioners,[Read More…]
County: Disciplinary Actions, DHS, Public Health Update
DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS During Tuesday’s work session, Rio Blanco County commissioners discussed making changes to the “Disciplinary Action” section of the county Personnel Policy Handbook. Commissioner Gary Moyer expressed concerns over the current policy, which in some cases does not specify how employees will be disciplined in the event of policy[Read More…]
County Beat: Dec 15 BOCC Regular Meeting
RBC | Rio Blanco County Board of Commissioners reviewed supplemental expenditures in the 2020 budget with Budget and Finance Director Janae Stanworth Tuesday. An additional $1.8 million was spent in 2020, most of which was offset by grant revenues, CARES act expenditures and other sources. An additional $6,930 was moved[Read More…]
RBC Board of Commissioners Set to Adopt 2021 Budget
RBC | Rio Blanco County’s proposed 2021 budget is set for adoption by the Board of County Commissioners on Tuesday, Dec. 15, 2020. During work session Tuesday the board reviewed the budget with Budget and Finance Director Janae Stanworth. Overall revenue is projected to increase by $355,772 and expenses by[Read More…]
