RBC I Rio Blanco County commissioners passed a resolution 2-1 Tuesday to defund vote tabulation machines, following extended public comment. RBC is the second county in the U.S. to pass such a resolution, following months of activist efforts by national groups aimed toward the larger goal of pushing hand counts[Read More…]
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Meeting to discuss fire break set for Feb. 1
MEEKER I A proposed “fire break” north of Meeker may soon become reality after multiple years of discussions, planning and navigating red-tape come to a close. Land managers, first responders and emergency personnel’s various descriptions of the concept can be summarized as a proactive fire-protection measure. By clearing vegetation, (particularly[Read More…]
County Beat: Oct. 28, 2021
RBC I Budget season is underway in Rio Blanco County. Combined decreases in projected revenue total $2.4 million, primarily from property taxes (-$685K) charges for service (-$311K) investment earnings (-$256K) capital grants and donations (-$1.1mil) and miscellaneous (-$35K). Despite projected decreases, overall budgeted revenues for 2022 are up slightly (about[Read More…]
Press release on hostile workplace investigation
PRESS RELEASE Special to the Herald Times RBC I On July 13, 2021, the Board of County Commissioners of Rio Blanco County authorized the county attorney’s office to contract with Employers Council to conduct an independent investigation into allegations made by six current or former employees of a hostile work[Read More…]
Recall petition declared invalid based on technical errors
RBC | After a lengthy hearing Thursday, May 6, challenging the validity of the recall petition against RBC Commissioner Gary Moyer, designated hearing officer Timothy Graves ruled against the petition proponents, declaring the recall invalid due to a technical error in the petition circulation process. As per Colorado Revised Statutes,[Read More…]
County: OHV Signage, Culvert Access & Conservation District Update
RBC | Commissioners met Tuesday, April 27, to discuss the following public business. OHV SIGNAGE RBC Emergency and Natural Resources Manager Eddie Smercina and Public Information/Program manager Carly Thompson presented to the board some OHV signage around Meeker that is in “rough shape.” Based on a recent replacement project for[Read More…]
Commissioners reschedule Board of Health Meeting for Tuesday, Nov. 17 in Rangely
***Updated 11/12/20, 11:05 a.m. Commissioners have rescheduled this meeting for Tuesday, Nov. 17 in Rangely, following their regular meeting. You can call in at the same number, 970-878-9432.*** RBC | The Rio Blanco County Board of County Commissioners have called a special Board of Health meeting for tomorrow, Nov. 12,[Read More…]
Rio Blanco County 2021 budget discussion recap
RBC | The preliminary county budget for 2021 is now available for public review on Rio Blanco County’s website, followed by budget workshops with individual county departments beginning Monday, Oct. 19 and stretching into Nov. (the full schedule is included at the bottom of this post.) Budget discussions so far[Read More…]
Benefits, mask usage and more at BOCC meeting
RBC | Commissioners and budget and finance director Janae Stanworth discussed the possibility of making changes to the county’s employee benefit plans in a work session Tuesday. Currently, the county pays 100% of the monthly health insurance premiums for staff, with a $1,000 deductible. The monthly premium for an individual[Read More…]
OHVs, AGNC and more in Rangely
RANGELY | At the Rangely Town Board of Trustees meeting Tuesday, trustee Alisa Granger reported on the public safety committee meeting held Sept. 21 with Police Chief Ti Hamblin. The main agenda item was the town’s OHV ordinance. Golf carts have been added to the list of vehicles approved to[Read More…]
RBC Dispatch switch more complicated than expected
RBC | Transferring dispatch services from the Communications Center in Meeker to the Colorado State Patrol’s (CSP) regional call center in Craig won’t be as easy as simply signing a contract and pushing a button, RBC Commissioners learned Tuesday in a work session with Jeff Davis, director of CSP’s communications[Read More…]
With a $2.3 million budget shortfall, four jobs are on the chopping block
RBC I Budget work sessions last week culminated in two special meetings Monday and Tuesday as commissioners tackle a shortfall now expected to reach $2.3 million. Late Friday after work sessions, the board issued a notice for a special meeting on Monday at 8 a.m. to discuss “county restructuring due[Read More…]
