Paonia public meetings in 2022

Town Board

The Town Board is meeting to approve the 2023 budget and set the mill levy. The board will also consider several engineering contracts and a resolution to opt-out of FAMLI.

• Resolution 2022-17: Adopting the 2023 Budget
• Resolution 2022-16: Setting of the Mill Levy
• Resolution 2022-13: Decision to Opt-Out of FAMLI
• Contracts for SGM and RESPEC for general engineering, water, and sewer
• Adoption of Ordinance 2022-07 regarding Charter Communications

The Town Board approved the 2023 budget and the mill levy. The board also appointed an interim town clerk and approved several infrastructure and public safety contracts. A resolution to opt-out of FAMLI was passed following a public hearing.

• Adopted 2023 Budget (5-1)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-16 setting the mill levy (unanimous)
• Approved $54,895 RFP for Master Plan Update with Phoenix Rising Resources (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2022-13 to opt-out of FAMLI (unanimous)
• Appointed Amanda Mojarro as Interim Town Clerk (5-1)
• Approved up to $18,000 for Public Works/Town Shop tools (unanimous)
• Approved contract for RESPEC for general water and sewer engineering (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 2022-07 regarding Charter Communications (unanimous)

Town Board

The Town Board is holding a special meeting to conduct an executive session. The board will discuss finalist applicants for the Town Administrator position and develop negotiation strategies.

• Executive session regarding finalist applicants for the Town Administrator position

The Town Board decided to reopen the recruitment process for the Town Administrator position. The Board also approved an updated salary range for the role.

• Approved motion to reopen the recruitment process (unanimous)
• Approved changing salary range to $85,000 — $120,000 (unanimous)
• Approved entering executive session to discuss personnel matters (unanimous)

Town Board

The Town Board is holding a special meeting to conduct a meet and greet with finalist candidates for the Town Administrator position.

• Meet and Greet with Town Administrator Finalist Candidates

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will review a contractor presentation regarding the potential use of a school building. The body will also discuss GIS overlays, water taps, and an intergovernmental agreement with the Delta County Planning Commission.

• Contractor presentation on school building potential use
• Presentation of GIS overlay and water taps
• Review of Intergovernmental Agreement between Delta County Planning Commission and the Town of Paonia

Town Board

The Town Board is holding a special meeting to enter an executive session. The board will discuss strategy for negotiations and prepare interview questions for a finalist candidate for the Town Administrator position.

• Executive session for Town Administrator finalist candidate interview preparation and negotiation strategy

The Town Board met for a special session to discuss the interview process and candidate selection for the Town Administrator position. No other substantive decisions were recorded.

• Approved the meeting agenda
• Entered executive session to develop strategy and interview questions for the Town Administrator finalist candidate

Town Board

The Town Board is meeting to review a sewer cost of service analysis and discuss updates to utility rates. The board will also discuss the interview process for a Town Administrator.

• RCAC Presentation - Sewer Cost of Service Analysis
• Resolution 2022-14 Garbage Rates
• Resolution 2022-15 Water Rates and Charges
• Ordinance 2022-08 Sewer Rates
• Town Administrator interview next steps

The Town Board adopted three separate resolutions and an ordinance to establish new rates for garbage, water, and wastewater services. The board also scheduled interviews for the Town Manager position. The town announced it was awarded a $79,000 Innovative Housing Grant from DOLA.

• Adopted Resolution 2022-14 establishing Garbage Rates and Charges (5-1)
• Passed Resolution 2022-15 establishing Water Rates and Charges (5-1)
• Approved Ordinance 2022-08 establishing Wastewater/Sewer Rates and Charges (5-1)
• Decided to contact Town Manager finalists for interviews on December 12 and 13, 2022
• Scheduled Special Meeting and Executive Session for December 2 at 2:30pm

Town Board

The Town Board will hold a public hearing on opting out of FAMLI and discuss updates to water, sewer, and garbage rates. The meeting also includes reviews of Town Administrator finalists and police vehicle purchases.

• Resolution 2022-13: Decision to Opt-Out of FAMLI (Public Hearing)
• Resolution 2022-15: Water Rates and Charges
• Ordinance 2022-08: Sewer Rates
• Resolution 2022-14: Garbage Rates
• Police Department Vehicle Purchase

The Town Board approved a maximum expenditure of $60,500 for a fully outfitted police vehicle. The Board also adopted a new flag policy and established specific limits on street closures for commercial districts. A public hearing regarding the FAMLI opt-out was continued to December 13.

• Approved police vehicle purchase maximum of $60,500
• Adopted flag policy as amended
• Required event holders to provide proof of general liability insurance for street closures
• Limited C-1 and C-2 street closures to 6 per calendar year
• Limited street closures to 10 hours and one consecutive day unless approved by Board
• Continued FAMLI opt-out public hearing to December 13
• Accepted 4 applicants for the Tree Board
• Approved Town Hall holiday closure requests

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will review RFP proposals from PRR and Kaart to make recommendations to the Board of Trustees. The body will also discuss post-water moratorium plans regarding the annual number of water taps released for in-town and out-of-town use.

• Review of PRR and Kaart RFP proposals
• Review of Intergovernmental Agreement between Delta County Planning Commission and the Town of Paonia
• Discussion of JDS Hydro Memo regarding annual water tap releases

Town Board

The Town Board will hold a special meeting to discuss non-finalist applicants for the Town Administrator position in executive session. The board will also hold a public discussion regarding the Interim Clerk.

• Executive session regarding Town Administrator non-finalist applicants
• Public discussion of Interim Clerk

Town Board

The Town Board is holding a special meeting to review candidates for the Town Administrator position. This includes an executive session to develop strategy and discuss non-finalist applicants.

• Executive session regarding non-finalist applicants for Town Administrator
• Public discussion regarding non-finalist applicants for Town Administrator

The Town Board held a special meeting and entered an executive session to discuss applicants for the Town Administrator position. Following the session, the Board decided how to handle candidates not selected as finalists.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Entered executive session to discuss non-finalist Town Administrator applicants (unanimous)
• Approved motion for Personnel Committee to notify candidates not chosen as finalists (unanimous)

Town Board

The Town Board is holding a special meeting to conduct an executive session. The board will discuss non-finalist applicants for the Town Administrator position.

• Executive session regarding interviews and discussion of non-finalist applicants for Town Administrator

The Town Board met for a special session primarily to conduct an executive session. The session focused on interviews and discussions regarding non-finalist applicants for the Town Administrator position.

• Approved motion to enter executive session to discuss Town Administrator applicants

Town Board

The Town Board will conduct a public hearing regarding the 2023 proposed budget. The meeting also includes discussions on legal opinions for a balcony encroachment and various town contracts.

• Public hearing for 2023 Proposed Budget
• Promotion of Interim Chief Matthew Laiminger to Police Chief
• Legal opinion regarding 223 Grand Avenue balcony encroachment
• North Fork Valley Creative Coalition holiday art fair extended street closure
• Revision to Town Attorney contract and contract with Interim Town Administrator

Town Board

The Town Board will hold a special virtual meeting to discuss the Interim Town Administrator position. This includes an executive session to review non-finalist applicants and a public discussion regarding interim contract services.

• Executive session regarding non-finalist applicants for Interim Town Administrator
• Public discussion of interim contract Town Administrator services

The Town Board met in a special session to discuss the Interim Town Administrator position. Following an executive session, the board voted to offer an agreement to Leslie Klusmire for the role.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Entered executive session to discuss Interim Town Administrator applicants (5-0)
• Directed Mayor Bachran and Legal Counsel to offer an agreement to Leslie Klusmire for the Interim Administrator position (unanimous)

Town Board

The Town Board is holding a special meeting to discuss recommendations from the town administrator screening committee. This discussion will take place in an executive session regarding a personnel matter.

• Discussion of town administrator screening committee recommendations regarding interviews and processes

Town Board

The Town Board will hold a public hearing regarding a liquor license for NIDO Hotel & Restaurant and consider the appointment of a Town Attorney. The meeting also includes a review of the town budget and proposed ordinances for accessory dwelling units and banners and flags.

• Public hearing for EdFood Yo, LLC dba NIDO Hotel & Restaurant liquor license
• Resolution 13-2022 regarding the appointment of Town Attorney
• Proposed Accessory Dwelling Unit Ordinance
• Proposed Banner & Flag Policy
• Blue Sage Center liquor license renewal and special event permit

Town Board

The Town Board will hold a special meeting to review the proposed 2023 budget and transmittal letter. A subsequent regular meeting will address several new business items, including personnel and policy updates.

• Review of 2023 Proposed Budget & Transmittal Letter
• Proposed Accessory Dwelling Unit Ordinance
• Public Censure of Trustee Markle
• Planning Commission Master Plan Request for Proposals
• Street Committee Banners & Flags Policies final draft

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is meeting to conduct follow-up discussions on two items. These include a request for proposals for the Master Plan update and suggested changes to Resolution 2017-11.

• Follow-up on Master Plan Update Request for Proposals
• Follow-up on suggested changes to Resolution 2017-11

The commission approved a special meeting on November 17, 2022, from 3-5pm to evaluate proposals for the Master Plan Update. Members discussed rewording the RFP to favor local firms over large ones. The commission also reviewed Ordinance 2017-11, recommending that certain sections of the Town Code be moved back to Chapter 16 (Zoning) from Chapter 18 (Building), with no final decision made on some sections.

• Approved a special meeting on November 17, 2022, 3-5pm to assess Master Plan Update proposals
• Discussed rewording the RFP to use 'revise' instead of 'review' and to target local firms
• Reviewed Ordinance 2017-11, recommending relocation of sign regulations (18-7-50) back to Chapter 16
• Recommended flood damage protection sections (Divisions 1, 3, 4) be returned to Chapter 16
• Could not make a determination on Division 2 of flood damage protection
• Recommended Supplementary Regulations (Article 8) be returned to Chapter 16
• Recommended Accessory Building Structures (Article 9) be split: permitted uses to Chapter 16, construction to Chapter 18
• Recommended Building Permit and Site Review (Article 10) remain in Chapter 18

Town Board

The Town Board is meeting for a special session to conduct Budget Session #4. The board will also address a confidentiality agreement for the Town Administrator.

• Budget Session #4
• Town Administrator Confidentiality Agreement

The board unanimously approved a confidentiality agreement allowing two outside individuals to participate in the administrative search process. During budget session #4, they set a total salary amount with 5% and 10% decrease options, and voted to omit Police, Town Clerk, and Town Administrator positions from the salary discussion.

• Approved Town Administrator confidentiality agreement (unanimous)
• Set total proposed salary amount with 5% and 10% decrease options (unanimous)
• Omitted Police Department, Town Clerk, and Town Administrator positions from salary discussion (unanimous)
• Motion to set all bottom salary tiers at $18.00 withdrawn

Town Board

The Town Board will hold a budget session for enterprise funds and a regular meeting to address unfinished business. Key discussions include a citizens' initiative regarding the water moratorium and a housing planning grant from DOLA.

• Budget Session #3 Enterprise Funds
• Citizens’ Initiative to Repeal the Water Moratorium
• Department of Local Affairs (DOLA) Innovative Housing Planning Grant
• Acceptance of the Unmodified 2021 Paonia Audit
• Resolution TBD-2022 Revision of Resolution 2017-10 Rules of Procedure

The board approved public safety salary increases and the purchase of a police vehicle in the 2022 budget (4-2). They also unanimously approved submitting an Innovative Housing Grant application to DOLA, including strategies 4, 10, 12, and 16. A motion to reallocate all administrative salaries to the general fund failed unanimously. The board accepted the unmodified 2021 Paonia Audit and tabled discussion of the Citizens' Initiative to Repeal the Water Moratorium and the Colorado Open Records Act Policy until a later date.

• Approved public safety salary increases and purchase of a police vehicle in 2022 budget (4-2)
• Approved DOLA Innovative Housing Grant application with strategies 4, 10, 12, and 16 (unanimous)
• Accepted unmodified 2021 Paonia Audit (unanimous)
• Failed motion to reallocate all administrative salaries to general fund (unanimous)
• Tabled resolution revising Rules of Procedure until referenced document is included in packet (unanimous)
• Tabled Citizens' Initiative to Repeal Water Moratorium until Mr. Brunner can be present
• Tabled Colorado Open Records Act Policy discussion until Mr. Brunner can be present

Town Board

The Town Board will hold a special meeting to discuss new business, specifically a presentation regarding the 2021 audit. The session includes a period for community comment.

• 2021 Audit Presentation by Chadwick, Stienkirchner, Davis

The Town Board received the 2021 audit presentation from Chadwick, Steinkirchner, Davis, and Co., which resulted in an unmodified (clean) opinion with no gray areas, questionable practices, or disagreements with management. No formal decisions or votes were taken during the meeting; the agenda was not approved and no motions were made.

• No decisions or votes were recorded at this special meeting

Town Board

The Town Board will conduct its second 2023 budget session and address a citizens' initiative to repeal the water moratorium. The meeting includes discussions on infrastructure rehabilitation and the search for a new Town Administrator.

• Citizens’ Initiative to Repeal the Water Moratorium
• Use of American Rescue Plan Funds for Clock Plant & Pressure Reducing Vault Rehabilitation
• Ordinance 10-2022 regarding Board Meeting Day of the Week
• Draft Resolution TBD-2022 for Northfork Airport Advisory Committee
• Lexipol Procurement for Paonia Police Department

The Paonia Town Board voted unanimously to rescind a prior decision to replace the Lamborn Mesa water storage tank and instead re-line the current tank and repair an 8-inch line. The board also approved a letter of engagement with a municipal attorney, adopted an ordinance moving board meetings to the second and fourth Tuesdays, and formed the North Fork Airport Advisory Committee. Several other items were approved, including a Lexipol procurement for the police department, use of ARPA funds for water infrastructure, and a grant application for parks.

• Rescinded vote to replace Lamborn Mesa water tank; approved re-lining and fixing 8-inch line (unanimous)
• Approved Lexipol procurement for police department, funded from reserves (unanimous)
• Accepted letter of engagement with Kelly PC Nick Cotton-Baez as municipal attorney (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 10-2022 moving board meetings to second and fourth Tuesdays (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 12-2022 forming North Fork Airport Advisory Committee (unanimous)
• Approved use of ARPA funds for Clock Plant & Pressure Reducing Vault rehabilitation (4-1)
• Approved Colorado Grand Grant application for parks (unanimous)
• Tabled meeting structure discussion to future meeting (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will discuss updates to the Paonia Comprehensive Master Plan. The body will also review Ordinance 2017-11 regarding the relocation of specific zoning regulations to the building chapter of the town code.

• Paonia Comprehensive Master Plan Update
• Review of Ordinance 2017-11: Relocation of Zoning Chapter 16 regulations to Building Chapter 18

Town Board

The Town Board is holding a work session to review the board's code of conduct and rules of procedure. The board will also discuss a Request for Proposal for an executive search firm to fill the Town Administrator position.

• Executive Search Firm Request for Proposal for Town Administrator position
• Review of Resolution 2017-06 Code of Conduct
• Review of Resolution 2017-10 Rules of Procedure

Town Board

The Town Board is holding a work session to discuss the proposed 2023 budget. This is the second session dedicated to this topic.

• Proposed 2023 Budget Session #2

The September 1, 2022 Town Board work session was cancelled. No decisions were made.

Virtual Meeting

The Board of Trustees is meeting virtually to conduct interviews for municipal attorney candidates. These interviews will take place in a breakout room and are not open to the public.

• Municipal attorney candidate interviews

Town Board

The Town Board will conduct a public hearing regarding an amendment to Chapter 18 of the Municipal Code concerning i-Codes. The meeting also includes a budget workshop and discussions on land use code modifications.

• Public hearing: Ordinance 06-2022 Amendment of Chapter 18 of the Municipal Code Concerning i-Codes
• Liquor license renewal for Berg Harvest, LLC dba Berg Harvest Mercantile
• Discussion on Tier II Grants and State Revolving Fund Loans
• Land use code modifications presentation by community member Suzanne Watson
• Scheduling of work session for Resolution 2017-06 Board Sanctioned Code of Conduct

Town Board

The Town Board will hold a special meeting to discuss new business. The primary focus is the outcome of the Request for Proposals for the Paonia Town Attorney.

• Request for Proposals Outcome - Paonia Town Attorney

The board discussed five proposals for town attorney and voted unanimously to interview Kelly PC and Sampson law firm. The meeting also included announcements about stricter trash ordinance enforcement and new meeting rules.

• Approved interviewing Kelly PC and Sampson law firm for town attorney (unanimous)

Town Board

The Town Board is holding a special meeting to discuss modifications to the Mountain Harvest Festival events scheduled for Grand Avenue. The board will also address Resolution 2017-06 regarding Rules of Conduct.

• Modification of Mountain Harvest Festival events on Grand Avenue
• Resolution 2017-06 Rules of Conduct

The board rescinded its August 11 denial of the Mountain Harvest Festival street closure and then approved the festival application as modified. A motion to deny parts conflicting with Ordinance 2002-06 failed 2-3-1. The board also directed the administrator to propose changes to the street closure ordinance and unanimously adopted a 'be nice and fair' conduct rule.

• Rescinded prior motion denying Mountain Harvest Festival street closure (unanimous)
• Denied motion to reject festival parts conflicting with Ordinance 2002-06 (2-3-1)
• Approved Mountain Harvest Festival application as modified (5-0-1)
• Directed administrator to present changes to Section 11-1-80 Street Closure permit and application (unanimous)
• Rejected motion to enforce Resolution 2017-6 and Robert's Rules (1-5)
• Adopted motion to 'be nice and fair' during meetings (unanimous)

Town Board

The Town Board will conduct a public hearing regarding Ordinance 06-2022 to amend the Municipal Code concerning i-Codes. The board is also discussing the 2023 budget calendar, town administrator recruitment, and various license renewals.

• Public hearing for Ordinance 06-2022 (i-Codes amendment)
• Request for Proposal for Town Administrator recruitment firm
• Liquor license renewal for Friends of the Paradise Theatre
• Marijuana license renewals for Paonia Purple Dispensary, DMT Paonia LLC (EMJ’s), and Valley High LLC
• Discussion of Tier II Grants and State Revolving Fund Loans

The Paonia Town Board voted 4-3 to approve banners for street implementation after a tied vote was broken by the mayor. The board also appointed Steve Clissett and Lyn Howe to the Planning Commission and Kayla Rosen to the Advisory Water Committee. A public hearing on the ICodes ordinance was continued to August 25, 2022.

• Approved banners for street implementation (4-3, mayor broke tie)
• Appointed Steve Clissett and Lyn Howe to Planning Commission
• Appointed Kayla Rosen to Advisory Water Committee (unanimous)
• Appointed Trustee Weber as Board representative to Advisory Water Committee (unanimous)
• Approved 2023 Budget Meeting Calendar (unanimous)
• Approved publishing RFP for Town Administrator recruitment firm (4-3, mayor broke tie)
• Approved disbursements as found on pages 177-191 (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including liquor license renewals (unanimous)

Town Board

The Town Board will conduct public hearings on two ordinances regarding dark skies and municipal i-Codes. The body will also discuss a citizens' initiative to repeal the water moratorium and street closures for the Mountain Harvest Festival.

• Public hearing: Ordinance 05-2022 Dark Skies Ordinance
• Public hearing: Ordinance 06-2022 Amendment of Chapter 18 (i-Codes)
• Grand Avenue street closure for Mountain Harvest Festival (Sept 23-25)
• Citizens’ Initiative to Repeal the Water Moratorium
• Review of 2021 Fiscal Statement Audit

The Town Board unanimously approved Ordinance 05-2022, the Dark Skies Ordinance, as written. The public hearing for Ordinance 06-2022 (i-Codes amendment) was continued to the next meeting due to a community member's inability to review additional codes. The Board also approved the Mountain Harvest Festival street closure with a 3-2 vote, and directed the Personnel Committee to publish the administrator advertisement with suggested changes.

• Approved Ordinance 05-2022 Dark Skies Ordinance (unanimous)
• Continued Ordinance 06-2022 i-Codes amendment hearing to next meeting (unanimous)
• Approved Mountain Harvest Festival street closure (3-2)
• Directed Personnel Committee to include changes and publish administrator advertisement
• Accepted disbursements including $5,050 VALE grant check to Hotchkiss (unanimous)
• Motion to hire firm for Master Plan update failed (2-3)
• Motion to resubmit special event permit failed (lack of second)
• Motion to amend street closure ordinance failed (2-3)

Town Board

The Paonia Town Board held a workshop-only meeting on July 26, 2022, for a DOLA budget training session. No substantive decisions were made; the meeting was purely educational, with presentations by DOLA staff on budget-related topics. No recording was made of the proceedings.

Town Board

The Town Board will discuss the closure of Grand Avenue for the Mountain Harvest Festival and review a grant for CDOT Safe Pathways. The board is also reviewing a Request for Proposal for a Town Attorney and setting goals for the Town Administrator's contract.

• Grand Avenue street closure for Mountain Harvest Festival (Sept 23-25)
• Review of Town Attorney Request for Proposal
• CDOT Safe Pathways for Paonia Grant review
• Liquor license renewals for Paonia Liquors, LLC and 3rd Street Bistro
• Enforcement of Grand Avenue Properties Special Review

The Paonia Town Board voted to disregard the special review requirement for the Kennedy Building and Masonic Lodge, with Mayor Bachran casting the tie-breaking vote. A subsequent motion to investigate the approval process for these buildings failed. The board also tabled a motion to deny occupancy of Kennedy Building dwelling units until the water moratorium is lifted, and unanimously approved a motion to review parking arrangements for both buildings.

• Approved amended agenda, removing Mountain Harvest Festival discussion (4-1)
• Approved consent agenda including liquor license renewals (unanimous)
• Set special meeting for July 20, 2022, for audit presentation and administrator job search (majority, Knutson nay)
• Disregarded special review requirement for Kennedy Building and Masonic Lodge (tie, mayor voted yes)
• Failed motion to investigate approval process for Kennedy and Masonic buildings (2-3)
• Tabled motion to deny occupancy of Kennedy Building dwelling units until water moratorium lifted (unanimous)
• Approved review of parking arrangements for Community Collective Building and Kennedy Building (unanimous)
• Approved directing Town Administrator to investigate and resolve Sergeant fence issue (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will meet to discuss a Comprehensive Plan and an Intergovernmental Agreement with Delta County Planning. The body will also review minutes from the February 24, 2022 meeting.

• Intergovernmental Agreement discussion with Delta County Planning
• Comprehensive Plan discussion

The Paonia Planning Commission met on June 28, 2022, with a quorum present. They discussed an intergovernmental agreement with Delta County Planning regarding land use code updates, but took no formal action. The commission also discussed a comprehensive plan, with the mayor proposing to issue an RFP for a master plan, but deferred further discussion to a future meeting. No substantive decisions were made; the meeting was procedural and informational.

• Approved meeting agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Continued approval of February 24, 2021 minutes to next meeting
• Discussed Delta County land use code update, no action taken
• Deferred comprehensive plan discussion to future meeting

Town Board

The Town Board is meeting to discuss and potentially take action on local ordinances and building regulations. The agenda includes reviews of budget, grant funding, and property enforcement.

• Second read of Ordinance 05-2022 Dark Skies Ordinance
• First read of Ordinance 06-2022 Building Regulations
• CDOT Safe Pathways for Paonia Grant Review
• Enforcement of Grand Avenue Properties Special Review
• Letter of support for Western Slope Conservation Center regarding Gunnison Outdoor Resources Protection Act

The Paonia Town Board voted to adopt Ordinance 06-2022 updating building codes, and approved a motion to allow only town-owned signs on utility poles. A proposal to fly only U.S. and Colorado flags on town property failed. The board also supported a letter for the Gunnison Outdoor Resources Protection Act and approved several administrative actions.

• Adopted Ordinance 06-2022 updating building codes (5-1)
• Approved town-owned signs only on DMEA and street lighting poles (5-1)
• Failed motion to fly only U.S. and Colorado flags on town property (2-4)
• Supported Western Slope Conservation Center letter for Gunnison Outdoor Resources Protection Act (unanimous)
• Directed staff to solicit letters of interest for new Town Attorney (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda excluding Mountain Harvest Festival (unanimous)
• Approved RFP for General Contractor (unanimous)
• Approved disbursements (unanimous)

Town Board

The Town Board will meet to appoint a Treasurer, Clerk, and Chief of Police, as well as a Mayor Pro Tem. The board is also scheduled to accept the Paonia in Motion Parks, Recreation, and Trails Master Plan and discuss a sidewalk repair plan.

• Resolution 08-2022: Acceptance of Parks, Recreation, and Trails Master Plan - Paonia in Motion
• Resolution 09-2022: Appointment of Treasurer
• Resolution 10-2022: Appointment of Clerk
• Approval of Appointment of Chief of Police
• Discussion of Sidewalk Fund/Repair Plan

The Paonia Town Board held a special meeting on June 22, 2022, and made several appointments. Cindy Jones was appointed Treasurer via Resolution 09-2022 (4-1), and Corinne Ferguson was appointed Town Clerk unanimously. The board also accepted the Parks, Recreation, and Trails Master Plan with a review in three months, postponed sidewalk repairs until 2023, and approved a police chief appointment with two abstentions. A motion to amend Resolution 2017-10 regarding the meeting chair's debate participation failed (1-5).

• Accepted Parks, Recreation, and Trails Master Plan with 3-month review (unanimous)
• Appointed Cindy Jones as Treasurer via Resolution 09-2022 (4-1)
• Appointed Corinne Ferguson as Town Clerk (unanimous)
• Appointed Trustee Markle as Mayor Pro Tem (unanimous)
• Postponed sidewalk repair until 2023 (5-1)
• Directed staff to acquire (not purchase) a sidewalk grinder (unanimous)
• Approved Chief of Police appointment as recommended by Town Administrator (Weber and Markle abstained)
• Motion to amend Resolution 2017-10 failed (1-5)

Town Board

The Town Board is meeting to discuss the acceptance of the 'Paonia in Motion' Parks, Recreation, and Trails Master Plan. The board will also consider appointments for the Town Clerk, Treasurer, Town Attorney, and Chief of Police.

• Resolution 08-2022: Acceptance of Parks, Recreation, and Trails Master Plan - Paonia in Motion
• Resolution 09-2022: Appointment of Treasurer
• Resolution 10-2022: Appointment of Town Clerk
• Resolution 11-2022: Appointment of Town Attorney
• Approval of Appointment of Chief of Police

The Paonia Town Board approved issuing RFPs for engineering services for water/sewer specifications and for water/wastewater treatment facility SOPs, with votes of 4-2 and 5-1 respectively. The board also canceled a team-building retreat scheduled for July 8-9, with the mayor breaking a 3-3 tie. Other actions included approving the consent agenda pending missing information, approving a United Health Care insurance plan, and scheduling a special meeting for June 22.

• Approved RFP for water/sewer engineering specifications (4-2)
• Approved RFP for water/wastewater treatment facility SOPs (5-1)
• Canceled team-building retreat on July 8-9 (3-3, mayor broke tie)
• Approved consent agenda pending completion of missing information (unanimous)
• Approved United Health Care Navigate Direct Silver insurance starting July 1 (unanimous)
• Approved special meeting on 06/22/2022 at 4:00 pm (unanimous)
• Approved accounts payable (unanimous)
• Approved Trustee Markle to meet with Town Administrator about trash pickup for Matthews Lane (unanimous)

Town Board

The Town Board is holding a special meeting to discuss several unfinished business items and new business. The board will consider a legal settlement and a proposal for an Operator in Responsible Charge.

• Acceptance of Settlement and Release Regarding 20–cv–01389-LTB-GPG - Eric Pace
• Consideration of Operator in Responsible Charge (ORC) Proposal
• Mayoral Planning Commission Trustee Appointment
• Policy & Procedures regarding Police Officers at a meeting and Expelling a Person from Meeting
• Strategic Planning Session Agenda

The Paonia Town Board voted to require mayor and trustee approval for a police officer in meetings, and to keep officers out of the room during meetings. The board also cancelled the Board Retreat and Strategic Planning Session, then moved the session to Town Hall for recording. A motion to expel citizens with a 4-vote threshold failed.

• Motion to require mayor and trustee approval for police officer in meetings carried (2 nay)
• Motion to keep police officer out of meeting room but in building carried (1 nay)
• Motion to expel citizen with 4-vote threshold failed (3 nay)
• Strategic Planning Session moved from Blue Sage to Town Hall for recording (3-2)
• Board Retreat and Strategic Planning Session cancelled (motion died for lack of second)
• Trustee Knutson appointed to Planning Commission
• New RFP for Operator in Responsible Charge to be drafted and readvertised (4-1)
• Settlement in Pace case accepted unanimously

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is meeting virtually to discuss a comprehensive plan and an intergovernmental agreement with Delta County Planning.

• Intergovernmental Agreement Discussion with Delta County Planning
• Comprehensive Plan Discussion

The June 1, 2022 Planning Commission meeting was cancelled, so no decisions were made. The agenda items, including an intergovernmental agreement discussion with Delta County Planning and a comprehensive plan discussion, were not addressed.

Town Board

The Town Board will hold a work session to present the Final Parks Recreation and Trails Master Plan. The regular meeting includes discussions on residential use classifications in C-1 and C-2 districts and the appointment of officers.

• Presentation of Final Parks Recreation and Trails Master Plan
• Liquor license renewal for One Thirty-Three LLC (dba West Elk Wine & Spirits)
• Review of residential use classification and procedures in C-1 & C-2 Districts
• Consideration of Operator in Responsible Charge (ORC) Proposal
• Executive session regarding Eric Pace v. Town of Paonia

The Paonia Town Board voted to split the Clerk/Administrator position into two separate roles, but the motion failed 4-3. Instead, the board approved Resolution 07-2022 as amended to only appoint the Municipal Judge. The board also initiated special reviews for the Kennedy and Masonic Buildings, re-instituted trustee committees, and approved a settlement in Eric Pace v. Town of Paonia.

• Motion to split Clerk/Administrator into two positions failed (4-3)
• Approved Resolution 07-2022 amended to appoint Municipal Judge only (5-1)
• Initiated special reviews for Kennedy and Masonic Buildings (4-2)
• Re-instituted trustee committees as in 2002 (4-2)
• Approved disbursements (unanimous)
• Directed staff to post letters of interest for Advisory Water Committee (5-1)
• Directed staff to post letters of interest for Paonia Tree Board (5-1)
• Approved settlement in Eric Pace v. Town of Paonia (unanimous)

Town Board

This is a facilities tour agenda, not a regular business meeting. The Town Board will tour the Clock 1MG Water Treatment Plant at 41576 Lamborn Mesa Road. No formal minutes will be taken and no decisions are scheduled.

• Tour of Clock 1MG Water Treatment Plant at 41576 Lamborn Mesa Road

The Town Board held a work session consisting solely of a property site tour of the water treatment plant at 41576 Lamborn Mesa Road. No formal decisions, approvals, or votes were made during the session.

Town Board

The Paonia Town Board is holding its regular meeting on May 12, 2022. The board will receive a presentation on a geothermal analysis of the Paonia area, consider unfinished business including JDS Hydro change order updates and a habitat replacement plan, and discuss appointments and committee seats. The agenda also includes routine consent items like minutes and disbursements.

• Geothermal Analysis of the Paonia Area presentation
• JDS Hydro Change Order Updates
• Turner & Lone Cabin Ditch Habitat Replacement Plan
• Resolution 06-2022 Appointment of Officers
• 211 1/2 Niagara Avenue - Alley Tree Removal Administrator Finding

The Paonia Town Board appointed David Weber to fill a trustee vacancy and tabled Resolution 07-2022 on officer appointments after a tie vote. The board approved several routine items, including consent agenda, disbursements, and legacy event fee waivers. A motion to pay $1,275.00 to Mary Reilly for tree removal passed 5-1.

• Appointed David Weber to trustee vacancy (unanimous)
• Tabled Resolution 07-2022 on officer appointments (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda with changes (unanimous, Weber abstained)
• Approved Colorado Farm & Food Alliance Large Park Event pending insurance renewal (unanimous)
• Approved disbursements (unanimous)
• Declared BMW Rally, Mountain Harvest Festival, Pickin in the Park, Cherry Days as legacy events (unanimous)
• Approved environmental agreement with Turner Ditch and Pilot Rock Plan (unanimous)
• Approved paying $1,275.00 to Mary Reilly (5-1)

Town Board

This is a work session agenda for the Paonia Town Board, with the only new business item being a CIRSA Board Training Session led by Sam Light. The agenda is largely procedural, containing the town's standard rules of procedure, and no substantive decisions or discussions are listed.

• CIRSA Board Training Session (New Business)

The Town Board held a work session with Sam Light, the town's insurance carrier General Counsel, who presented training on Ethics, Liability & Best Practices for Elected Officials. No substantive decisions were made; the meeting was procedural and adjourned at 7:20 PM.

• Held CIRSA training session on Ethics, Liability & Best Practices for Elected Officials

Town Board

The Paonia Town Board is holding a special meeting to discuss ongoing work and assessments of the town's water collection, treatment, and distribution systems, as well as the first-quarter budget. The agenda also includes a recommendation from an ad-hoc committee on modified trustee meeting policies and procedures. Possible action may be taken on all items.

• Addition of ongoing work and assessments of collection, treatment, and distribution systems
• Ad-Hoc committee recommendation for modified Trustee meeting policy and procedures
• Budget to Actual for First Quarter - 2022

The Paonia Town Board approved a motion to direct staff to produce a complete budget-to-actual summary every quarter, and formed an Ad-Hoc IT Committee to review subscriptions and assets. Several other motions were passed, including directing staff to obtain an insurance statement regarding vehicles off site and on private property, and adding a tree removal item to the next meeting. A motion to direct the Advisory Water Committee to produce an outline for the Clock treatment plant failed for lack of a second.

• Approved motion to direct staff to produce complete budget-to-actual summary every quarter (unanimous)
• Approved motion to form Ad-Hoc IT Committee to review subscriptions and assets (unanimous)
• Approved motion to direct staff to produce insurance statement on vehicles off site/private property (unanimous)
• Approved motion to add 211 ½ Niagara tree removal to May 12, 2022 agenda (unanimous)
• Approved motion to revisit purchasing policy revisions at first June meeting (unanimous)
• Approved motion to direct staff not to print/scan documents with electronic originals (unanimous)
• Motion to direct Advisory Water Committee to produce Clock treatment plant outline failed (no second)
• Approved motion to continue Public Works status report to next meeting (unanimous)

Town Board

The Paonia Town Board will consider a zoning modification for 1375 3rd Street, a draft agreement with Lone Cabin/Turner Ditch for wildlife mitigation at the wastewater treatment plant, and a resolution on facility inspection policy. The board will also discuss JDS Hydro change orders, legacy event sponsorships, and a modified trustee meeting policy. This is the first meeting for incoming trustees, with recognition of outgoing trustees and appointment of officers.

• Ordinance 04-2022: Zoning modification to 1375 3rd Street
• Draft agreement with Lone Cabin/Turner Ditch for wildlife mitigation at wastewater treatment plant
• Resolution 04-2022: Board of Trustees facility inspection policy
• Rob Miller – Pickin in the Park annual event, request for waived fees in lieu of sponsorship
• Resolution 06-2022: Trustee vacancy and appointment of officers

The Paonia Town Board adopted Ordinance 04-2022, a zoning modification for 1375 3rd Street, and approved Resolution 06-2022 to fill a trustee vacancy within 14 days. The board denied a fee waiver for Pickin' in the Park, approved a facility inspection policy, and continued several items to the next meeting. The meeting was extended and continued to May 2, 2022.

• Adopted Ordinance 04-2022 zoning modification for 1375 3rd Street (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 06-2022 trustee vacancy with 14-day appointment deadline (unanimous)
• Denied fee waiver for Pickin' in the Park 2022 (4-1)
• Approved Resolution 04-2022 facility inspection policy (unanimous)
• Directed staff to make public forms available as fillable PDFs (unanimous)
• Approved agenda with changes (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda and accounts payable (unanimous)
• Continued Lone Cabin/Turner Ditch agreement and JDS Hydro change orders to next meeting

Town Board

The Paonia Town Board will hold a regular meeting with possible action on a rezoning application at 1375 3rd Street, a water tap moratorium discussion, and several engineering and service contracts. The board will also consider resolutions on trustee resignation procedures, emergency response authority, and facility inspection policy. The agenda includes routine items like minutes approval and reports.

• Re-zoning application at 1375 3rd Street (public hearing)
• Discussion of Ordinance 01-2020 Water Tap Moratorium
• SGM Engineering contract review and proposals for water/wastewater SOPs and standards
• Filter Tech Systems annual service contract for Lamborn Mesa Water Treatment Facility
• Resolution 05-2022 Emergency Response Authority Designee Update

Town Board

The Paonia Town Board is holding a work session to review the Paonia In Motion Parks Recreation and Trails Master Plan, prepared by Western Slope Consulting. This is a discussion item, with no public participation permitted during the work session; a public feedback opportunity will be scheduled for a later regular meeting.

• Review of Paonia In Motion Parks Recreation and Trails Master Plan by Western Slope Consulting

The Paonia Town Board held a work session on March 29, 2022, where Davis Farrar of Western Slope Consulting presented the Paonia in Motion Parks Recreation and Trails Master Plan. No formal decisions were made; the presentation focused on next steps, including an open house, grant applications, and fundraising. The board took no votes or actions.

• No formal decisions or votes taken during the work session

Town Board

The Paonia Town Board will consider filling a trustee vacancy, review a waterline project on Delta Avenue, and discuss a state grant for shade trees. It will also hold a public hearing on a minor subdivision variance on Niagara Avenue and enter executive session on the water tap moratorium.

• Public hearing: Davis minor subdivision variance, TBD Niagara Avenue
• Hauze Waterline on Delta Avenue
• CDPHE Quick-Win Grant for shade trees
• Resolution 02-2022: Board of Trustees resignation procedures
• Resolution 03-2022: Acceptance of resignation and notice of vacancy

Town Board

The Paonia Town Board will consider filling a vacated trustee seat, act on an ad-hoc committee's recommendation for trustee meeting policy changes, and discuss criteria for setting water priorities. They will also hear progress reports from JDS Hydro and SGM Engineering, and discuss the water tap moratorium ordinance. The meeting includes routine items like minutes approval and staff reports.

• Board consideration and possible action regarding vacated Trustee seat
• Board consideration and possible action on Ad-Hoc committee recommendation for Trustee meeting policy and procedure modifications
• Presentation of JDS Hydro Progress Report
• Board consideration and possible action on criteria for setting water priorities
• Discussion item: Ordinance 01-2020 – Water Tap Moratorium

The Paonia Town Board approved writing a $19,000 AARP grant application for ADA compliance at Apple Valley Park, with no matching funds required. They also directed the town attorney to draft a resolution formalizing the resignation process for trustees, and approved several water-related actions including an asset management plan and a water conservation request. The board tabled no substantive items, but took no action on the Ad-Hoc committee's meeting policy recommendations.

• Approved writing AARP grant for Apple Valley Park ADA compliance (unanimous)
• Approved exploring CHPE Quick Win Grant for shade trees (unanimous)
• Directed town attorney to draft resolution on trustee resignation process (unanimous)
• Directed Colorado Rural Water Association to conduct Asset Management Plan (unanimous)
• Hired SGM to quote SOPs and construction standards, amended to include water distribution and sewer collection (unanimous)
• Approved official request encouraging water conservation until lower treatment plant online (4-1)
• Approved accounts payable (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda and 2/22/22 minutes with modifications (unanimous)

Town Board

The Paonia Town Board will hold a work session and special meeting to discuss and potentially take action on a Capital Improvement Plan and asset inventory for the town's water system, following a presentation by SGM. The agenda includes a presentation, follow-up discussion, and possible action regarding planning for the water system.

• Work session: SGM Capital Improvement Plan/Asset Inventory & System Mapping Presentation
• Special meeting: follow-up discussion and possible action on water system planning
• Virtual attendance via Zoom; meeting to be uploaded to YouTube after
• Masks required for in-person attendees

Town Board

The Paonia Town Board is holding a special meeting to review and possibly take action on Ordinance TBD-2022, which would amend the Town of Paonia Municipal Code to add a new section 2-11-10 concerning infrastructure and finance public records. The agenda includes standard items like roll call, agenda approval, and announcements, but the main item is the ordinance review. The meeting will be held virtually via Zoom, with masks required for in-person attendees.

• Review and possible action on Ordinance TBD-2022 amending Municipal Code to add section 2-11-10 on infrastructure and finance public records
• Special meeting held virtually via Zoom; no livestream, but recording will be uploaded to YouTube
• Masks required for in-person attendees

The Paonia Town Board approved Ordinance TBA-2022, adding a new section to the municipal code on infrastructure and finance public records, with a 3-2 vote. The board also unanimously agreed to add an agenda item for the March 10 meeting to develop a policy allowing trustees to view all town facilities. An initiative petition representative provided notice of petition ordinance withdrawal.

• Approved Ordinance TBA-2022 adding section 2-11-10 on infrastructure and finance public records (3-2)
• Added agenda item for March 10, 2022 meeting to develop policy for trustee facility viewing (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Paonia Planning Commission will consider a rezoning application for 1375 Third Street, submitted by property owners Kira Sadighi and Evan Coffey. The commission may take action on the request, which is the only substantive item on the agenda.

• Rezoning application for 1375 Third Street by Kira Sadighi and Evan Coffey

The Paonia Planning Commission voted unanimously to recommend approval of a rezoning request for 1375 Third Street, changing the zone from C-1 to R-1. The property owners, Kira Sadighi and Evan Coffey, requested the change. The recommendation will go to the Board of Trustees for final decision.

• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of rezoning 1375 Third Street from C-1 to R-1 (unanimous)

Town Board

The Paonia Town Board will consider several action items, including a citizen initiative ordinance on local accountability, records access, CORA fees, and public challenges in municipal court. They will also review a contract extension with Solid Solution Geosciences, discuss treatment plant access, and consider expenditures for maintenance at the Lamborn Mesa Water Treatment Plant. Other items include a public hearing on a minor subdivision variance at Niagara Avenue and a decision on the Archive Social subscription.

• Public hearing on Davis Minor Subdivision Variance Application at TBD Niagara Avenue
• Possible action on citizen initiative ordinance regarding accountability, records access, CORA fees, and municipal court challenges
• Review and possible action on Solid Solution Geosciences contract extension
• Possible expenditure for Filter Tech maintenance repair at Lamborn Mesa Water Treatment Plant
• Letter of intent for multi-jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan update

The Town Board voted unanimously to refer a citizen initiative on local accountability, records access, and CORA fees to a special election on May 3, 2022. The board also directed the attorney to draft an alternative ordinance on records access for a special meeting on February 28, and created an ad-hoc committee to review the town's public records policy. Trustee Tamie Meck resigned her seat during the meeting after discussion about a water plant access waiver. The board also approved several other actions, including canceling the Archive Social subscription and extending a contract with Solid Solution Geosciences.

• Referred citizen initiative on accountability and records access to May 3, 2022 special election (unanimous).
• Directed attorney to draft alternative records access ordinance for Feb. 28 special meeting (unanimous).
• Created ad-hoc committee to review public records policy; passed 5-1, with Trustee Meck and Mayor Bachran volunteering.
• Canceled Archive Social annual membership; Facebook page will remain active with a pinned post (unanimous).
• Approved extension of Solid Solution Geosciences contract as presented (unanimous).
• Instructed attorney to create a waiver of liability for three individuals who toured the water plant (unanimous).
• Approved Filtertech repairs at Lamborn Mesa Water Treatment Plant, not to exceed 10% over proposal (unanimous).
• Approved participation in multi-jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan update and letter of support for Delta County grant (unanimous).

Town Board

The Paonia Town Board will meet virtually to discuss and potentially take action on a citizen initiative ordinance. This proposed ordinance covers local accountability, records access, CORA request fees, and municipal court challenges.

• Citizen initiative ordinance regarding local accountability, records access, and fees
• Public challenge of staff, Board, and Ordinance actions in municipal court

The Town Board voted unanimously to continue consideration of a proposed citizen initiative ordinance regarding local accountability, records access, and CORA fees to the February 22 meeting. The board also held an executive session with the town attorney for legal advice on the initiative, over one trustee's objection. No final action was taken on the ordinance itself.

• Approved agenda amendment to add an executive session for legal advice on the proposed citizen initiative.
• Approved motion to continue discussion of the citizen initiative ordinance to February 22, 2022.
• Approved motion to hold an executive session with the town attorney for legal advice on the proposed initiative (5-1, Trustee Meck opposed).
• Entered executive session at 7:05 pm and returned at 7:51 pm; no action taken in open session.

Town Board

The Paonia Town Board will consider several action items, including a DOLA grant application for water infrastructure repairs, cancellation of the regular municipal election, and a citizen initiative ordinance on local accountability and records access. They will also discuss water and wastewater systems, hybrid meeting equipment spending, and an executive session on legal advice in a pending case.

• Application for DOLA EIAF Tier II grant for water infrastructure repairs
• Resolution 03-2022 to cancel the regular municipal election
• Citizen initiative ordinance on CORA fees, records access, and public challenge of actions
• Redline Ordinance 01-2022 modifying Ordinance 2020-09 (Advisory Water Committee)
• Possible spending on electronics and sound system for hybrid meetings

The Paonia Town Board voted down a resolution to cancel the April 5, 2022 municipal election, and decided not to proceed with a DOLA Energy Impact Assistance Fund grant while awaiting status of a lead abatement grant. The board also scheduled a special meeting and work session to address water and wastewater system repairs, and approved spending on electronics and sound system upgrades for hybrid meetings.

• Rejected Resolution 03-2022 to cancel April 5, 2022 election (1-4)
• Approved not proceeding with DOLA EIAF Tier I grant at this time (unanimous)
• Scheduled special meeting and work session for water/wastewater repairs (unanimous)
• Approved expenditures for electronics and sound system (4-2)
• Denied MOU with Elaine Brett; proposed alternative collaboration (unanimous)
• Tabled Archive Social subscription renewal (unanimous)
• Tabled citizen initiative ordinance discussion to Feb 15 public Zoom meeting (unanimous)
• Continued executive session on Pace v Town of Paonia to Feb 22 meeting (unanimous)

Town Board

The Town Board will meet virtually to discuss several items, including a proposed scope of work change for a water project. The board may take action on a contract amendment involving Solid Solution Geosciences, LLC.

• Change order for Solid Solution Geosciences, LLC Paonia Water Project Number 01800-00100_CO1 in the amount of $7,200

The Town Board approved a $7,200 change order to Solid Solution Geosciences' contract for emergency audits of the Lamborn Mesa Water Treatment Plant and Wastewater Treatment Plant. The audit found both plants in extreme disrepair, with compliance issues and the Clock Water Treatment Plant offline. The change order adds Task 50 to the scope of work.

• Approved $7,200 change order for Solid Solution Geosciences water project (unanimous)
• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Paonia Planning Commission is meeting to approve the agenda and minutes from October 21, 2021, and to review a minor subdivision variance application for a property on TBD Niagara Avenue. Possible action may be taken on all items unless noted as discussion only.

• Review of Davis minor subdivision variance application for TBD Niagara Avenue
• Approval of meeting agenda
• Approval of minutes from October 21, 2021

The Paonia Planning Commission unanimously recommended approval to the Board of Trustees for a variance request related to a minor subdivision on Niagara Avenue. The applicants' property, zoned R-2, meets all requirements except lot size, and the variance was the only outstanding issue. The commission also approved the agenda and the minutes from the October 21, 2021 meeting.

• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from October 21, 2021 meeting (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of variance for Niagara Ave minor subdivision to Board of Trustees (unanimous)

Town Board

The Paonia Town Board will hold its regular meeting with possible action on several items, including a second reading of the Dark Skies Ordinance, modifications to the Advisory Water Committee, and changes to board meeting dates and rules. The board will also discuss water project priorities and a water tap moratorium/building permit request. Most items are open for action unless noted as discussion only.

• Ordinance 2021-09 Dark Skies Ordinance - Second Read
• Ordinance 01-2022 Modification of Ordinance 2020-09 Advisory Water Committee
• Discussion Regarding Water Project Priorities
• Roger Baril - Water Tap Moratorium/Building Permit
• Ordinance 02-2022 Modification of Municipal Code - Board Meeting Dates

The Paonia Town Board unanimously adopted Ordinance 02-2022, changing regular board meetings from the 2nd and 4th Tuesday to the 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month. The board also tabled Resolution 02-2022 on board rules of procedure and formed a committee to address language and concerns. A motion to apply for a $750,000 DOLA Tier 2 grant failed with five nays and one yay.

• Adopted Ordinance 02-2022 changing meeting dates to 2nd and 4th Thursday (unanimous)
• Tabled Resolution 02-2022 on board rules of procedure, formed committee (unanimous)
• Denied DOLA Tier 2 grant application for $750,000 (5-1)
• Approved RFP for construction contractors, advertised by March 31, 2022 (unanimous)
• Tabled consent agenda until corrections made (unanimous)
• Approved disbursements as presented (unanimous)
• Approved motion to receive redline copy of Ordinance 01-2022 (unanimous)
• Approved priority for at least two in-town water users in water committee (5-1)

Town Board

The Paonia Town Board is holding a virtual work session on January 18, 2022. The agenda includes a presentation by Kevin Bommer, Executive Director of Colorado Municipal League, on trustee training. The meeting is primarily a work session, with possible action on agenda items unless noted as discussion only.

• CML Trustee Training Workshop with Kevin Bommer, Executive Director
• Virtual meeting via phone, not at Town Hall
• Unfinished business item on agenda

The Paonia Town Board held a virtual training session on January 18, 2022, led by Kevin Bommer, Executive Director of CML. The workshop covered roles and responsibilities for municipal trustees. No decisions were made during the session.

Town Board

The Town Board will consider engineering proposals for a pedestrian bridge and an intergovernmental agreement for the 2022 municipal election. Other items include a public hearing for a regulated marijuana license and various committee appointments.

• Public Hearing: DMT Paonia, LLC Regulated Marijuana License
• Pedestrian Bridge engineering proposals
• 2022 Municipal Election Intergovernmental Agreement
• Building Official Intergovernmental Agreement with City of Delta draft review
• Liquor License Renewal: Pizza My Heart dba Louie’s Pizza

The Paonia Town Board approved a retail and medical marijuana store license for DMT Paonia, LLC, hired SSG as interim ordinance review consultant for two months, and selected Jeff Conklin & KNH as town legal advisors. The board also approved a pedestrian bridge engineering contract with Odisea and moved regular meetings to Thursdays contingent on the attorney's acceptance.

• Approved DMT Paonia, LLC retail and medical marijuana store license (unanimous)
• Hired SSG as contract ORC for two months (1 nay by Trustee Meck)
• Approved RFP for 10-month ORC to be advertised by first week of February 2022 (unanimous)
• Selected Jeff Conklin & KNH as Town legal advisors (unanimous)
• Approved pedestrian bridge engineering contract with Odisea (unanimous)
• Moved regular meetings from second/fourth Tuesday to second/fourth Thursday, contingent on attorney acceptance (unanimous)
• Approved letter of support for Delta County Memorial Hospital 'Sole Community Hospital' designation (unanimous)
• Approved 2022 Municipal Election Intergovernmental Agreement (unanimous)

Virtual Meeting

The Paonia Town Board is holding a virtual meeting for trustee training, featuring a workshop led by Kevin Bommer, Executive Director of Colorado Municipal League (CML). The agenda includes roll call, the training session, and adjournment, with possible action on all items unless noted as discussion only.

• CML Trustee Training Workshop with Kevin Bommer

The January 5, 2022 virtual training session was cancelled due to a scheduling error and rescheduled for January 18, 2022. No substantive decisions were made.

• Rescheduled virtual training session to January 18, 2022

Virtual Meeting

The Paonia Board of Trustees will hold a virtual meeting to discuss the initial preparation for an attorney interview and then enter an executive session to interview legal counsel from Kelly PC. The executive session is authorized under Colorado law for determining positions and developing strategy related to negotiations. The meeting is otherwise limited to routine procedural items like roll call and agenda approval.

• Initial preparation discussion of attorney interview
• Executive session to interview legal counsel – Kelly PC
• Executive session under C.R.S. Section 24-6-402(4)(e) for negotiation strategy

The Paonia Town Board held a special meeting to prepare for interviewing a prospective attorney. They discussed and assigned questions for the interview, then entered executive session to interview legal counsel candidate Nick Cotton-Baez from Kelly PC. No formal decisions were made; the meeting was procedural and ended with discussion about reference checks and public input.

• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Held executive session to interview legal counsel candidate Nick Cotton-Baez (Kelly PC)

Virtual Meeting

The Paonia Board of Trustees will hold a virtual meeting to discuss the initial preparation for attorney interviews and then enter an executive session to interview legal counsel from Karp.Neu.Hanlon. The agenda is mostly procedural, with no other substantive items listed.

• Initial preparation discussion of attorney interview
• Executive session to interview legal counsel – Karp.Neu.Hanlon
• Meeting held virtually via phone due to COVID-19 precautions

The Paonia Town Board held a special meeting to prepare for interviewing prospective town attorney Jeff Conklin. They discussed and assigned questions for the interview, then entered executive session to discuss negotiation strategy and the legal counsel interview. No formal decisions were made beyond approving the agenda and entering executive session.

• Approved meeting agenda unanimously
• Held executive session for attorney interview and negotiation strategy (5:09-6:45 pm)