MEEKER | After months of debate and public comment about the library board, a board opening presented an opportunity for multiple citizens to throw their hats in the ring to serve. With board president Meredith Deming, six Meeker residents submitted applications for the open seat. Interviews for those six applicants[Read More…]
Tag: Town of Meeker
Meeker trustees hold first meeting of 2025
MEEKER | Mayor Pro Temp Chris Lockwood called the first meeting of 2025 to order for the Meeker Board of Trustees. Mayor Travis Day and trustee Charles Day were present by telephone. The board heard updates from Rhawnie McGruder with the Eastern RBC 911 board and Meeker Chamber of Commerce[Read More…]
Circle Park to close for construction starting Jan. 13
MEEKER | The Town of Meeker and ERBM Recreation and Park District will close Circle Park to the public starting Jan. 13 in order to accommodate the construction of enhanced access to the White River and stabilization of the riverbank. We kindly request that the public refrain from crossing the[Read More…]
Meeker trustees discuss Circle Park contract
MEEKER | The town’s board of trustees held its final regular meeting for 2024 on Thursday, Dec. 12. Trustees, all present with the exception of Tiffany Jehorek, approved the adoption of the town’s 2025 budget. Town Clerk Lisa Cook said the town’s valuation for property taxes was almost the same[Read More…]
Meeker trustees, staff tackle budgets, water lines and winter prep
MEEKER | The Meeker Board of Trustees held its regular monthly meeting last Tuesday night at the town hall, with all members in attendance. The meeting began with the approval of the agenda, which had no changes or additions. The board also approved the minutes from their previous meeting and[Read More…]
Meeker trustees have additional concerns about proposed plan for Circle Park
MEEKER | At last Tuesday’s regular meeting for the Meeker Board of Trustees, held Nov. 5, trustees heard an update from Gayle Langley and Traci Stoffel, representing the Main Street Program for the Colorado Department of Local Affairs (DOLA), along with Meeker Chamber Director Stephanie Hanson. Langley and Stoffel highlighted[Read More…]
Approximately 500 Meeker residents asked to ‘self-report’ on water service line material
MEEKER | Meeker residents who own property with water service lines of indeterminate material have been asked to self-report on their water service lines via a form mailed out with the October water bills. The request comes through the Town from the Colorado health department, which is requiring an inventory[Read More…]
Meeker trustees approve 7th short-term rental permit
MEEKER | The number of short-term rentals permitted in Meeker increased to seven last week with the approval of a permit for 119 4th St., owned by Evie Griffin. The town has a maximum of 20 short-term rentals allowed. Trustee Chris Lockwood asked Griffin why she wanted to go with[Read More…]
Meeker trustees approve support for Skijor
MEEKER | The Town Shop on Third Street has received a new paint job, giving a fresh look to the building and bringing it up to date with the bulk water load-out across the street that was also updated recently. Meeker’s Board of Trustees met Tuesday, Aug. 20 for their[Read More…]
Meeker trustees review housing assessment report, begin discussing possible options
MEEKER | Meeker trustees met for a work session to review recommendations from a comprehensive housing assessment conducted over the last year on the town’s behalf by Ayres Associates. The 45-page report outlines the current housing situation in Meeker, current and future needs, and potential strategies for addressing housing issues.[Read More…]
Meeker board of trustees meeting from June 18
By NIKI TURNER [email protected] MEEKER | At the June 18 regular meeting of the Meeker Board of Trustees, County Administrator Vicky Edwards introduced herself to the board in her new role, stating, “I’m looking forward to participating with the towns.” Mayor Travis Day asked about scheduling a joint work session[Read More…]
Town of Meeker meeting update from May 7
MEEKER | Town Manager Mandi Etheridge explained more about the water easement approval process for properties near Shaman Trail Drive, highlighting that properties outside of town boundaries require extraterritorial water agreements to apply for water taps. Recent easements and related approvals were necessary for new waterline installations, which will provide[Read More…]
