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Bennett public meetings in 2020

45 substantive meetings from 2020, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Thu Dec 10, 2020 · 11:30

Bennett Business Advisory Committee

Bennett business panel to review 2021 projects, REDI grant strategy

The Bennett Business Advisory Committee is meeting to hear updates on planning and development, the town's major 2021 projects, a refreshed economic development website, and a REDI grant application for business support and recruitment. The committee will also discuss the Bennett Stronger Together Program and ongoing business support, plus a possible expansion of the committee itself.

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Tue Dec 8, 2020 · 17:45

Board of Trustees - Study Session

Bennett Board of Trustees discusses lighting code changes and communications update

The Board of Trustees held a study session to review proposed changes to the town's lighting code. The meeting also included an update from the Communications Department regarding department progress.

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Tue Dec 8, 2020 · 17:45

Antelope Hills General Improvement District

Antelope Hills GID board to adopt 2021 budget and mill levy

The Antelope Hills General Improvement District Board of Directors will consider adopting the 2021 budget and approving a mill levy via Resolution No. 2020-02. The meeting also includes approval of the November 24, 2020 minutes and public comments on non-agenda items.

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Tue Dec 8, 2020 · 19:00

Town Board of Trustees

Bennett trustees to adopt 2021 budget, set property tax levy

The Bennett Town Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing and vote on the 2021 budget, including appropriations and the property tax mill levy. The board will also consider law enforcement agreements with Arapahoe and Adams counties, a subdivision agreement amendment for Muegge Farms Filing No. 4, and a lease amendment for the Shared County Service Center. An executive session is scheduled for water negotiations.

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Tue Nov 24, 2020 · 17:45

Antelope Hills General Improvement District

Antelope Hills GID board to review draft 2021 budget

The Antelope Hills General Improvement District Board of Directors is meeting to consider the draft 2021 budget, presented by the Director of Finance and Technology. The agenda also includes approval of the June 30, 2020 special meeting minutes and public comments on non-agenda items. The meeting is being held virtually via Zoom.

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Tue Nov 24, 2020 · 18:00

Board of Trustees - Study Session

Trustees review sheriff reports and clerk updates

The Bennett Board of Trustees is holding a study session to review progress reports from the Town Clerk and Municipal Court, as well as third-quarter 2020 reports from the Adams and Arapahoe County Sheriff's offices. No formal decisions are scheduled; the session is for discussion and information.

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Tue Nov 24, 2020 · 19:00

Town Board of Trustees

Board to vote on I-70/Highway 79 interchange contract and 2021 budget draft

The Bennett Town Board of Trustees will consider approving a contract with Short Elliott Hendrickson for the State Highway 79 & I-70 interchange improvements project, review the third draft of the 2021 budget, and hold a public hearing on adopting the 2018 International Code Council building codes. The agenda also includes a consent agenda for meeting minutes, a finance department progress report, and third-quarter financials.

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Mon Nov 16, 2020 · 18:00

Planning and Zoning Commission

Bennett Planning Commission to review Brunner Property sketch plan

The Bennett Planning and Zoning Commission is meeting virtually to consider Case No. 20-24, a sketch plan for the Brunner Property subdivision. The commission will also approve minutes from previous meetings and take public comments on items not on the agenda.

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Tue Nov 10, 2020 · 17:45

Board of Trustees - Study Session

Bennett trustees review 2021 budget and sheriff contract

The Bennett Board of Trustees is holding a study session to review the second draft of the proposed 2021 town budget and a proposed 2021 contract with the Adams County Sheriff's Office. No formal votes are scheduled; this is a discussion item.

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Tue Nov 10, 2020 · 19:00

Town Board of Trustees

Board to approve animal shelter agreement amendment and Veterans Day proclamation

The Bennett Town Board of Trustees is meeting virtually to consider a Veterans Day proclamation and a resolution approving an amendment to the intergovernmental agreement with Adams County for animal shelter/adoption center services, including updated fee schedules for 2021-2022. The board will also hold an executive session to discuss negotiations with Bennett School District 29J, followed by potential action on those discussions.

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Tue Oct 27, 2020 · 17:45

Board of Trustees - Study Session

Bennett trustees to consider adopting county hazard plan, fire lane rules

The Bennett Board of Trustees will hold a study session to discuss two items: adopting the Adams County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan via Resolution No. 848-20, and amending Chapter 8 of the municipal code regarding fire lanes via Ordinance No. 718-20. No final votes are scheduled; this is a discussion session.

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Tue Oct 13, 2020 · 19:00

Town Board of Trustees

Trustees to consider supporting Adams County ballot measures 1A and 1B

The Bennett Town Board of Trustees will consider several resolutions, including one in support of Adams County ballot initiatives 1A and 1B, which would extend a countywide open space tax and an infrastructure development sales tax. They will also vote on subdivision agreements for Bennett Ranch Filing No. 1 and an extension for Muegge Farms Filing No. 4, plus an intergovernmental agreement with CDOT for the Kiowa-Bennett Road. The board will also hold an executive session to discuss amending the Town Administrator's objectives.

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Tue Sep 8, 2020 · 17:45

Board of Trustees - Study Session

Trustees to review Chapter 18 building code update

The Bennett Board of Trustees will hold a study session to discuss a proposed update to Chapter 18 of the building code. The update is presented by the Community Development Manager and Chief Building Official, with an ordinance attached for review. No formal vote is scheduled; this is a discussion item.

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Tue Sep 8, 2020 · 19:00

Town Board of Trustees

Board to consider stormwater fee waiver, park projects, utility easement

The Bennett Town Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting with action items including a utility easement request, a stormwater impact fee waiver for Bennett Crossing, and bids for Trupp Park Phase IV and a new playground at Brothers Four. The board will also approve minutes from prior meetings and hear staff reports.

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Tue Aug 25, 2020 · 17:45

Board of Trustees - Study Session

Bennett trustees review 2021 budget draft and project priorities

The Bennett Board of Trustees is holding a study session to review the first draft of the 2021 budget, including project priorities, and the second quarter 2020 finance report. No formal decisions are being made; this is a discussion item.

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Tue Aug 25, 2020 · 19:00

Town Board of Trustees

Town Board to vote on mandatory water restrictions and tax-sharing agreement

The Bennett Town Board of Trustees is meeting to consider a resolution imposing mandatory water restrictions and an ordinance authorizing a sales and use tax sharing agreement with Muegge Farms Metropolitan District No. 2. The board will also discuss a special events permit for Bennett Days, a board vacancy application, and Kiowa Creek Open Space. An executive session is scheduled for negotiations regarding Comfort Inn and Muegge Farms Filing 4.

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Thu Aug 20, 2020 · 18:00

Board of Adjustment

Board votes on garage variance request at 987 Pinehurst Court

The Bennett Board of Adjustment meets to hold a public hearing on Case No. 20.13V. The body will consider Resolution No. BOA 2020-03, which proposes approving a variance for a garage at 987 Pinehurst Court. The agenda includes a staff report, site plan, and letters from residents regarding the request.

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Mon Aug 17, 2020 · 18:00

Planning and Zoning Commission

Commission to review Worthman sketch plan for new development

The Bennett Planning and Zoning Commission is meeting to consider Case No. 20.23, the Worthman Sketch Plan, a proposed development. The commission will review staff reports, engineering and traffic memos, and the land use application. Public comments are limited to three minutes per person.

Tue Aug 11, 2020 · 17:45

Board of Trustees - Study Session

Bennett trustees to review court and sheriff reports

The Bennett Board of Trustees is holding a study session to receive staff reports on the municipal court and second-quarter 2020 law enforcement activity from the Arapahoe and Adams County Sheriff's offices. No formal decisions or votes are scheduled; the agenda consists of informational presentations and discussion.

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Tue Aug 11, 2020 · 19:00

Town Board of Trustees

Bennett approves Muegge Farms Filing 4 subdivision agreement and parking enforcement ordinance

The Town Board of Trustees will vote on a subdivision agreement for Muegge Farms Filing 4, including a use tax reimbursement provision. The board will also adopt an ordinance allowing the Code Enforcement Officer to enforce parking violations. Additionally, the board will approve several grant resolutions for water infrastructure, community center repairs, and park improvements.

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Fri Jul 24, 2020 · 08:00

Board of Trustees - Special Meeting

Trustees to hold executive session on water negotiations

The Bennett Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting to enter an executive session to discuss strategy for water negotiations. The board will also approve the agenda and may report on the closed session before adjourning.

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Tue Jul 14, 2020 · 16:00

Sales Tax Oversight Committee

Committee to review street projects and first-quarter finance report

The Sales Tax Oversight Committee will meet to approve the April 28 minutes, hear updates on two street projects, and review the first-quarter finance report. The meeting is open via Zoom.

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Tue Jul 14, 2020 · 19:00

Town Board of Trustees

Town to discuss opting out of Tri-County Health mask order

The Bennett Town Board of Trustees will discuss whether to opt out of the Tri-County Health Department's facial covering order, consider a water revenue bond ordinance, and review a contract for State Highway 79 improvements. The agenda also includes consent items, public comments, and staff reports.

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Tue Jun 30, 2020 · 17:45

Antelope Hills General Improvement District

Antelope Hills GID board to vote on 2019 budget amendment

The Antelope Hills General Improvement District Board of Directors is meeting to consider a public hearing and resolution to appropriate additional funds for the 2019 fiscal year, amending the previously adopted budget. The agenda includes only this regular business item, along with board reports and adjournment.

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Mon Jun 15, 2020 · 18:00

Planning and Zoning Commission

Commission to recommend initial zoning for 300 Bennett Avenue property

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on Case No. 20.11 to consider Resolution No. 2020-07, which recommends approval of initial zoning for the 300 Bennett Avenue property. The meeting also includes approval of the April 20, 2020 regular meeting minutes and public comments on non-agenda items.

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Tue Jun 9, 2020 · 19:00

Town Board of Trustees

Board to consider Bennett Gives Back Grant and CDBG COVID-19 funds

The Bennett Town Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting, primarily to discuss and potentially act on the Bennett Gives Back Grant and to approve a resolution authorizing the use of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds for the Adams County Small Business Stabilization Program, which addresses economic impacts of COVID-19. The agenda also includes routine items like meeting minutes and public comments.

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Thu May 28, 2020 · 18:00

Board of Adjustment

Board to pick chair, co-chair; hear Cline variance for Antelope Drive garage

The Bennett Board of Adjustment will select a chair and co-chair, then hold a public hearing on a variance request by Thomas W. Cline for property at 49935 Antelope Drive East. The board may vote on Resolution No. 2020-01 to approve the variance. Public comments are accepted for items not on the agenda.

Tue May 26, 2020 · 17:45

Board of Trustees - Study Session

Bennett Board reviews first-quarter 2020 finance report and budget status

The Bennett Board of Trustees held a study session to review the town's financial performance. The Director of Finance presented the First Quarter 2020 Finance Report and the 2020 Budget Summary Status Report. No decisions or votes were taken during this informational session.

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Tue May 26, 2020 · 19:00

Town Board of Trustees

Board to vote on contracts for road design, lagoon relining, CARES Act funds

The Bennett Town Board of Trustees will consider several resolutions, including approving contracts for the Marketplace Drive intersection and signal design, the Western Lagoon Pond relining project, and an intergovernmental agreement with Arapahoe County for CARES Act funds. They will also appoint members to the Board of Adjustment, authorize changes to bank signers, and discuss a funding proposal for Bennett Days.

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Tue May 12, 2020 · 17:45

Board of Trustees - Study Session

Bennett Board of Trustees Study Session for May 12, 2020

This study session consists of departmental progress reports and law enforcement updates. The meeting includes reviews of quarterly reports from the Arapahoe and Adams County Sheriffs' offices.

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Tue May 12, 2020 · 19:00

Town Board of Trustees

Bennett trustees to consider Brunner property annexation and zoning

The Bennett Town Board of Trustees will hold public hearings on the proposed Brunner Property annexation and its initial zoning, and will consider related resolutions and ordinances. The board will also discuss a substantial compliance resolution for the 300 Bennett Avenue annexation, and vote on construction and landscape contracts for the Highway 79 Widening Trail Project.

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Tue May 5, 2020 · 12:00

Bennett Business Advisory Committee

Business committee to review COVID-19 aid programs

The Bennett Business Advisory Committee is meeting virtually to discuss business outreach during the COVID-19 crisis, including the Bennett Stronger Together Program and Take Out Tuesday. Members will also hear updates on land development and share feedback from the local business community.

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Tue Apr 28, 2020 · 19:00

Town Board of Trustees

Board votes on North Municipal Complex rezoning and final plat

The Town of Bennett Board of Trustees is scheduled to hold public hearings to approve the final plat and rezoning for the North Municipal Complex. The board will also vote on a contract with Hydro Resources-Rocky Mountain, Inc. for the construction of the Laramie-Fox Hills Aquifer Well LFH-6. Additional agenda items include amending the municipal code for the Board of Adjustment and reviewing a stormwater impact fee waiver request for Muegge Farms.

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Mon Apr 20, 2020 · 18:00

Planning and Zoning Commission

Commission to weigh initial zoning for Brunner property, plus North Municipal Complex plat and rezoning

The Bennett Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on three items: recommending initial zoning for the Brunner property (Case 20.03), recommending approval of a final plat for the North Municipal Complex (Case 20.02), and recommending a rezoning for the North Municipal Complex (Case 20.05). The commission will also consider approving minutes from January meetings. The meeting is held virtually via Zoom.

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Tue Apr 14, 2020 · 19:00

Town Board of Trustees

Bennett trustees to consider updated animal code and water contract

The Bennett Town Board of Trustees is meeting virtually to consider an ordinance updating the municipal animal code, a construction contract for water and sewer utilities, and several appointments and oaths of office. The agenda also includes a consent agenda item for a first amendment to a groundwater rights purchase agreement.

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Tue Mar 24, 2020 · 19:00

Town Board of Trustees

Bennett board to extend COVID-19 emergency declaration

The Bennett Town Board of Trustees will consider extending the local disaster emergency declaration related to COVID-19 and adopting an updated policy for electronic participation in public meetings. They will also discuss awarding a construction contract for the Public Works Facility, finding substantial compliance for the Brunner Annexation, and holding public hearings on the Muegge Farms Metropolitan District service plan and continued items for the North Municipal Complex.

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Tue Mar 10, 2020 · 17:45

Board of Trustees - Study Session

Bennett trustees to consider raising tobacco purchase age to 21

The Bennett Board of Trustees will hold a study session to discuss two items: recognizing Adams County youth award recipients and an ordinance to raise the legal age for possessing and purchasing tobacco and electronic smoking devices from 18 to 21. The tobacco age change is proposed as Ordinance No. 705-20.

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Mon Feb 24, 2020 · 17:45

Board of Trustees - Study Session

Trustees to review Q4 finances and 2020 strategic plan

The Bennett Board of Trustees is holding a study session to review the town's fourth-quarter financial report and discuss the 2020 strategic plan. No formal votes are scheduled; the items are for discussion and information.

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Mon Feb 24, 2020 · 19:00

Town Board of Trustees

Bennett board reviews RFP for Cordella Lift Station and water system improvements

The Bennett Town Board of Trustees will discuss and potentially act on a Request for Proposals (RFP 20-002) for improvements to the Cordella Lift Station and the reclaimed water system. The consent agenda includes approving a resolution for an intergovernmental agreement to distribute state funds from the Census Outreach Grant Program. The board will also hold an executive session to discuss water negotiations and the Town Administrator's performance evaluation and contract.

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Tue Feb 11, 2020 · 19:00

Town Board of Trustees

Bennett trustees to vote on I-70/SH 79 funding agreements and Muegge Farms plan

The Bennett Town Board of Trustees will consider approving intergovernmental agreements with Adams and Arapahoe counties for the I-70 and SH 79 interchange improvement project, and will hold public hearings on the Muegge Farms Filing No. 4 final development plan and final plat. The board will also discuss appointments, cancel the April 2020 election, and consider a park construction contract.

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Tue Jan 28, 2020 · 17:45

Board of Trustees - Study Session

Bennett trustees discuss proposed changes to lighting standards

The Bennett Board of Trustees held a study session on January 28, 2020, to discuss proposed changes to lighting standards. Mayor Pro Tem Rich Pulliam presented the agenda item, which included attachments for the proposed changes and a model lighting ordinance user guide. No final decisions or votes were recorded in this agenda text.

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Tue Jan 28, 2020 · 19:00

Town Board of Trustees

Bennett trustees to vote on raising tobacco purchase age to 21

The Bennett Town Board of Trustees will consider an ordinance to raise the legal age for buying and possessing tobacco and electronic smoking devices from 18 to 21. They will also hear quarterly reports from the Adams and Arapahoe County sheriff offices and hold a public hearing on a final plat for the Bennett Ranch Filing No. 1 subdivision.

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Tue Jan 14, 2020 · 17:45

Board of Trustees - Study Session

Planning & Economic Development Department progress report

The Board of Trustees is holding a study session to receive a progress report from the Planning & Economic Development Department, presented by Manager Steve Hebert. The agenda contains only this single staff report item, with no other business or decisions listed.

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Tue Jan 14, 2020 · 19:00

Town Board of Trustees

Bennett trustees to consider vaccine-clinic agreements, election judges

The Bennett Board of Trustees will consider several resolutions and agreements, including designating a public posting place for meeting notices, authorizing election judges for the April 7, 2020 municipal election, and approving a vaccine-clinic mutual aid agreement with Tri-County Health Department. The board will also discuss appointments to the BennT Creek Authority and conduct the town administrator's annual review.

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Mon Jan 13, 2020 · 18:00

Planning and Zoning Commission

Bennett Ranch Filing No. 1 final plat public hearing

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on Case No. 19.17, a request to recommend approval of the final plat for Bennett Ranch Filing No. 1. The commission will also consider approving the November 18, 2019 meeting minutes and take public comments on items not on the agenda.

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