MEEKER | Meeker’s new Urban Renewal Authority board officially met for the first time Tuesday. County commissioner Shawn Bolton was named chair and town trustee Scott Creecy was named vice chair. Town manager Scott Meszaros will serve as the board’s executive director, as per the recommendation of legal counsel. The[Read More…]
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Public hearing about creation of URA on Feb. 21
RBC | The Board of Trustees of the Town of Meeker is exploring the creation of an Urban Renewal Authority (URA) to assist with economic development and community development projects. A public hearing to discuss the creation of the URA is scheduled for the evening of Feb. 21, at 7[Read More…]
Meeker trustees will serve on URA board
MEEKER | At the Jan. 17 town board meeting, trustees discussed the best way to put out a bid for a new police vehicle after trustees expressed concerns at the previous meeting about specifying a make or model. Chief of Police Bob Hervey explained that there are very few makes[Read More…]
Meeker board holds final hearing for 2017 budget
MEEKER | Meeker trustees held their final hearing for the 2017 budget Tuesday and established the importance of two priority projects for the coming year: the water system upgrade project and moving forward with the development of the Outdoor Adventure Center. The complete proposed 2017 budget is available for review[Read More…]
Meeker board discusses establishment of Urban Renewal Authority for economic development
MEEKER | In a lengthy meeting Tuesday, Meeker’s Board of Trustees heard from Better City’s Adam Hughes regarding the implementation of an Urban Renewal Authority (URA). According to Hughes, establishing a URA “is a way in which economic development tools can be put in place to help foster private sector[Read More…]
