Paonia public meetings in 2023

Town Board

The Town Board will consider several financial and regulatory items including the 2024 budget, water and sewer rates, and a retail marijuana license. The meeting also includes discussions on letters of support for regional projects and various equipment purchases.

• Retail Marijuana License for North Fork Curators LLC DBA Jimmy's Joint at 119 Grand Avenue
• 2024 Budget and Mill Levy (Resolution 19-2023)
• Water Rates and Charges (Resolution 20-2023)
• Sewer Rates (Ordinance 06-2023)
• Purchase of five bulletproof vests for officer safety

Town Board

The Town Board will discuss several administrative approvals, including legal service contracts and employee sick leave payouts. The board is also considering a recommendation to accept a right of way transfer from Delta County Schools.

• Right of way transfer from Delta County Schools for the 5th and Grand Alignment Process
• Resolution 17-2023 to opt certain officials out of Workman's Compensation
• Amendment to Kelly PC's contract for legal services
• Proposal to pay out prior sick leave to Town employees

Town Board

The Town Board will conduct a public hearing regarding the acceptance of a Housing Needs Assessment. The board is also considering several contracts, grant applications, and a memorandum of understanding with the Bureau of Land Management.

• Public hearing to consider acceptance of the Housing Needs Assessment
• Liquor License Renewal for Blue Sage Center for the Arts Inc
• Approval to apply for DOLA Planning Capacity Grant
• Consideration of change orders from K&D Construction
• Consideration of termination of the contract with Shumscoda Associates

Town Board

The Town Board is meeting for a work session to discuss the 2024 budget. This is a planning session rather than a formal voting meeting.

• 2024 Budget Work Session

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider a recommendation to the Board of Trustees. The commission is deciding whether to recommend the acceptance of the Housing Needs Assessment and Action Plan.

• Public hearing on the Housing Needs Assessment and Action Plan

Town Board

Members of the Paonia Board of Trustees will conduct a tour of the town's water and sewer facilities with staff. The agenda consists of this scheduled tour and the town's standard rules of procedure.

• Tour of Water/Sewer facilities

Town Board

The Town Board will receive a presentation of the draft 2024 budget and a disclosure regarding the Police Chief's interest in a town contract. The board will also receive updates on housing needs and departmental performance.

• Presentation of the DRAFT 2024 Budget
• Disclosure of the Police Chief's interest in a contract with the Town of Paonia
• Special Event Liquor License 2023-09 for Kid's Pasta Project
• Accepting applications for a 3-year term seat on the Zoning Board of Appeals & Adjustments
• Housing Needs Assessment Update

Town Board

The Town Board will discuss several administrative approvals, including a water strategy grant and a marijuana sales tax agreement. The board will also ratify emergency decisions regarding sewer repairs and BLM worker camping in Apple Valley Park.

• Resolution 2023-16 opposing Proposition HH
• WaterSmart Water Strategy Planning Grant application
• Emergency sewer line repairs ratification
• BLM workers camping in Apple Valley Park ratification
• MOU with Department of Revenue for retail marijuana sales tax access

Town Board

The Town Board is holding an emergency meeting to discuss funding for sewer line repairs. The board will also consider a request to allow BLM workers to camp in Apple Valley Park.

• Approval for emergency sewer line repair funding
• Proposal to allow BLM workers to camp in Apple Valley Park for trail system work

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is meeting to discuss a right-of-way transfer from Delta County Public Schools. This transfer is for the 5th and Grand Ave. Road Alignment Project.

• Right-of-way transfer for the 'Safe Pathways for Paonia' project at 5th and Grand Ave.

Town Board

The Town Board will discuss several administrative approvals, including a Planning Commission recommendation for a variance and a support letter for trail maintenance. The board is also considering a rate increase for employee medical benefits and a request for construction workers to camp in the Town Park.

• V-23-02- Blue Sage Variance Request
• Wilder Bunch- 2024 CPW Non-Motorized Trail Maintenance/Stewardship Application support letter
• Matching the rate increase for employee medical benefits
• NFPPRD request for construction workers to camp in Town Park and access Teen Center
• Appointment to the Planning Commission

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a request from the Blue Sage Center for the Arts. The body will discuss a special variance concerning parking requirements and alley setbacks.

• Public hearing for Blue Sage Center for the Arts regarding special variance on alley setbacks and parking requirements

Town Board

The Town Board is meeting to discuss a request from Citizens for a Healthy Community regarding BLM rules on oil and gas extraction. The Board will also review the results of RFP 2023-03.

• Request to submit a comment letter to amend BLM oil and gas leasing rules based on local warming and environmental indicators
• Review of RFP 2023-03, which received one qualifying proposal and three declinations

Town Board

The Town Board will consider a grant match for a code rewrite and an ordinance regarding traffic schedules. The board is also filling vacancies for a Trustee seat, the Planning Commission, and the Tree Board.

• Consideration of $25,000 match for a DOLA Admin Grant for Municipal Code Rewrite
• Consideration of Ordinance 2023-06 amending Town Code and adopting traffic schedules
• Appointment to vacant Trustee seat, Planning Commission, and Paonia Tree Board
• Liquor License Renewal 2023-116 for Berg Harvest Mercantile
• Executive session regarding a tower lease amendment with SBA Communications on Cemetery Circle Drive

The Town Board appointed Kathy Swartz to a vacant Trustee seat and approved a $25,000 match for a DOLA grant to rewrite the Municipal Code. The Board also reappointed Paula Martin to the Tree Board and approved Resolution 2023-15 regarding authorized signatories.

• Appointed Kathy Swartz to the Board of Trustees
• Approved $25,000 match for DOLA Admin Grant for Municipal Code Rewrite (unanimous)
• Approved RFQ for the Code Rewrite (5-1)
• Reappointed Paula Martin to the Tree Board until January 2024 (5-1)
• Approved Resolution 2023-15 Authorized Signatories (unanimous)
• Approved request for Town Administrator to clarify Municipal Code 2-7-20 and 2-7-30 (unanimous/one abstention)
• Approved agenda and consent agenda (unanimous)

Town Board

The Town Board is holding a work session to review a draft Housing Action Plan with Urban Rural Continuum. As a work session, the Board cannot make official decisions or conduct official business during this meeting.

• Review of Housing Action Plan Draft with Urban Rural Continuum

The Town Board held a work session to review the Housing Action Plan Draft with Urban Rural Continuum. No formal minutes or decisions were recorded for this session.

Town Board

The joint work session scheduled for August 23, 2023, was postponed. The meeting was intended for the Board of Trustees and Planning Commission to review the 1st draft of the Master Plan.

• Review of 1st Draft Master Plan (Postponed)

Town Board

The Town Board will consider grant agreements and a change order for the CDOT-funded Safe Pathways for Paonia project. The board will also discuss sidewalk fees and review a draft Housing Needs Assessment.

• SGM Change Order and CDOT Grant Agreement for Safe Pathways for Paonia
• Discussion and decision on Sidewalk Fee
• Resolution 2023-13 declaring a vacancy on the Board of Trustees
• Request to re-affirm commitment to skate park renovations and improvements
• Special Event Liquor License for The Learning Council Pickleball Tournament

The Town Board approved a funding increase for the Safe Pathways design and an intergovernmental agreement with CDOT. The Board also reaffirmed commitment to skate park renovations and declared a vacancy on the Board of Trustees.

• Approved SGM change Order #1 for an additional $83,900 for Safe Pathways design (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2023-14 for CDOT grant agreement for Safe Pathways (unanimous)
• Reaffirmed commitment to skate park renovations using Option 1 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2023-13 declaring a vacancy on the Board of Trustees (unanimous)
• Appointed Trustee Knutson as Mayor Pro-Tem (carried)
• Approved submitting IGA to Delta County regarding sidewalk fee ballot issue (unanimous)
• Nominated Stefen Wynn and Samira Vetter to the Colorado Municipal League Policy Committee (unanimous)
• Appointed Randy Boykin to the North Fork Valley Airport Advisory Committee (unanimous)

Town Board

The Town Board will consider a resolution and appointment regarding the North Fork Valley Airport Advisory Committee. The meeting includes updates on a housing needs assessment and a fence encroachment on First Street.

• Resolution 12-2023 regarding North Fork Valley Airport Advisory Committee and Liaison
• Appointment of Town Administrator as liaison to the North Fork Valley Airport Advisory Committee
• Retail Marijuana License Renewal for Valley High LLC
• Special Event Liquor License for North Fork Valley Creative Coalition - Mountain Harvest Festival
• Update on Paonia Housing Needs Assessment and Housing Action Plan

The Town Board adopted Resolution 2023-12 to clarify the North Fork Valley Airport Advisory Committee. The Board also appointed Town Administrator Stefen Wynn as the Town Liaison to the committee. Mayor Pro-Tem Thomas Markle announced his resignation from the board.

• Approved the agenda (unanimous)
• Approved the Consent Agenda (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2023-12 Clarifying the North Fork Valley Airport Advisory Committee (unanimous)
• Appointed Town Administrator Stefen Wynn as Town Liaison to the North Fork Valley Airport Advisory Committee (unanimous)

Town Board

The Town Board will decide on several funding requests and policy options, including a housing initiative and a donation for trail repairs. The board will also discuss parking, mobility routes, and professional services contracts.

• Approval of $2,000 donation to Western Slope Conservation Centers for school loop trail repairs
• Approval of opting into Proposition 123 to increase affordable housing
• Consideration of engagement letter for Sherry Caloia as water counsel
• Request for longer street closure for the Mountain Harvest Festival
• Discussion on parking at the top of Pan American and Vista Drive

The Town Board approved several funding requests and administrative authorizations, including a move to seek affordable housing funds. The board also approved a special event permit for the Mountain Harvest Festival and engaged legal counsel for water rights.

• Authorized Town Administrator to opt-in to Proposition 123 for affordable housing (Unanimous)
• Approved $2,000 donation to Western Slope Conservation Centers for trail repairs (Unanimous)
• Approved Special Event Application 2023-06 for 22nd Annual Mountain Harvest Festival (Unanimous)
• Approved two optional contract add-ons for Urban Rural Continuum not to exceed $8,760 (Unanimous)
• Approved engaging Sherry Caloia as water counsel for the remainder of the year (Unanimous)
• Approved sponsoring a Police Academy cadet in exchange for employment commitment (Unanimous)
• Tabled parking discussion at Pan American and Vista Drive for further research (Unanimous)

Town Board

The town is holding a welcome potluck reception for new Town Administrator Stefen Wynn. The provided document contains the event announcement and the general rules of procedure for board meetings, but lists no specific legislative items for decision.

• Public reception for Town Administrator Stefen Wynn

The event was a welcome potluck reception for new Town Administrator Stefen Wynn. No official board actions or proceedings were taken.

Town Board

The Town Board is holding a work session to discuss building permit valuations and the administrative fee schedule. As this is a work session, no formal action will be taken and no public comment will be accepted during the meeting.

• Building Permit Valuations and Administrative Fee Schedule

The minutes for the July 11, 2023 Town Board Work Session record that no meeting minutes were taken during the session. No actions, votes, or decisions are documented.

Town Board

The Town Board will discuss infrastructure projects, including a sewer line replacement and a pedestrian crosswalk on Grand Avenue. The body is also deciding on several administrative resolutions and the swearing-in of Town Administrator Stefen Wynn.

• Bid award to K&D Construction for Dorris Avenue sewer line replacement
• Proposed $1,000,000 EIAF grant to DOLA for relining a 2-million-gallon tank
• Proposed $6,500 grant to Colorado State Internet Portal Authority for Town Hall audio-visual help
• Discussion of a mid-block pedestrian crosswalk on Grand Avenue
• Designation of handicapped parking at Town Park

The Town Board awarded a sewer line replacement contract to K&D Construction and authorized grant applications for a water tank and Town Hall audio-visual upgrades. The Board also designated a Town ADA coordinator and approved a resolution for remote meeting participation.

• Awarded Dorris Avenue sewer line replacement bid to K&D Construction (Unanimous)
• Approved $1,000,000 EIAF grant application to DOLA for 2-million-gallon tank relining (Unanimous)
• Approved grant up to $6,500 to Colorado State Internet Portal Authority for Town Hall AV system (Unanimous)
• Designated Town Administrator Wynn as Town ADA coordinator (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 11-2023 Remote Meetings and Participation (Unanimous)
• Approved River District Grant agreement (Unanimous)
• Granted Accountant/Deputy Clerk Amanda Mojarro view-only electronic bank access (Unanimous)
• Denied motion to direct Mayor to produce letter regarding speech rights (1-5)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will meet to receive a presentation from Phoenix Rising regarding the Master Planning Process. The remainder of the agenda consists of procedural items.

• Update from Phoenix Rising on Master Planning Process

The Commission received an update on the Master Planning process and a timeline for the draft plan's delivery and review. The only formal action taken was the scheduling of the next meeting.

• Approved next meeting date for August 16 (unanimous)

Town Board

The Town Board will discuss a contract for a finalist candidate for Town Administrator and personnel compensation in executive sessions. The board is also reviewing several infrastructure improvements and local business license requests.

• Retail Marijuana License Renewal for Paonia Purple Inc at 204 Second Street
• Liquor license modification for EDFOODYO LLC to include sidewalk dining
• SGM Scope of Work and Contract for 5th and Grand Engineered Plans
• Proposed pedestrian crosswalk on Grand Avenue and mobility route on 3rd Avenue
• MOU between Paonia Police Department and Delta County Human Services and Law Enforcement

The Town Board approved a liquor license premises modification to allow sidewalk dining for EDFOODYO LLC based on a previously provided diagram. The Board also held an initial discussion regarding proposed changes to the water code and agreements with water companies.

• Approved Consent Agenda (unanimous)
• Approved disbursements (unanimous)
• Approved EDFOODYO LLC liquor license modification for sidewalk dining (3-1)
• Discussion held on proposed water code changes; no formal action taken

Town Board

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

• Executive session to discuss Town Administrator finalist applicants

The Town Board held a special meeting and entered an executive session to discuss finalist applicants for the Town Administrator position. Following the session, the Board voted to begin contract negotiations with their top choice.

• Approved the meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Entered executive session to discuss Town Administrator finalists (unanimous)
• Directed Interim Town Administrator to begin contract negotiations with the Board's top choice (unanimous)

Town Board

The town hosted an open house for four Town Administrator finalists. The session included budget presentations, community questions, and a meet-and-greet. No formal decisions were recorded.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will meet to discuss key issues arising from a community engagement session with Phoenix Rising Resources. The remainder of the meeting consists of procedural items.

• Discussion of key issues from Community Engagement Session - Phoenix Rising Resources

The Commission reviewed key issues from a community engagement session led by Phoenix Rising Resources. Discussions focused on affordable housing, parking regulations, walkability, and water limitations. No formal votes were taken on these policy items.

• Approved the meeting agenda (unanimous)

Town Board

The Town Board will discuss several infrastructure requests, including new speed limit signs and pedestrian crosswalks. The body is also deciding on employee insurance providers and the town's cost-share policy for health benefits.

• Request to install speed limit signs on 3rd St and Rio Grande Avenue
• Selection of Colorado Employee Benefit Trust as employee insurance company for July 2023-June 2024
• Proposal for a mid-block pedestrian crosswalk on Grand Avenue from Town Hall to Poulos Park
• Agreement with UMB Financial for Purchasing Cards (P-Cards)
• Liquor license renewal for 3rd Street Bistro

The Town Board approved the installation of several speed limit and pedestrian signs and selected the Colorado Employee Benefit Trust for employee insurance. The Board also authorized a transition to a tiered health benefit cost-share policy and approved a new P-Card agreement with UMB Financial.

• Approved installation of 'pedestrian/bikes', 'blind curve', '25 mph', and 'Apple Valley Park' signs (Unanimous)
• Approved proposal for Colorado Employee Benefit Trust as employee insurance company (Unanimous)
• Approved return to 90% employee and 50% dependent health benefit contribution in a tiered fashion (Unanimous)
• Approved agreement with UMB Financial for Purchasing Cards (P-Cards) (Unanimous)
• Approved $4,517 payment for USGS gauging station (Unanimous)
• Approved Mayor signing Drinking Water Revolving Fund Planning Grant agreement (Unanimous)
• Directed Police Chief to propose changes to speed limits (Unanimous)
• Appointed Trustee Morgan MacInnis to the Finance and Water Committee

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 and develop negotiation strategies.

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

The Town Board held a special meeting and executive session to discuss applicants for the Town Administrator position. The Board voted to notify four finalists for the role.

• Approved the meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Entered executive session to discuss Town Administrator applicants (unanimous)
• Voted to notify finalists Kevin Flanagan, Stefen Wynn, Patrick Marsh, and Angela Lawrence (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 and develop negotiation strategies.

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

The Town Board met for a special session and entered into an executive session to discuss non-finalist applicants for the Town Administrator position. No other substantive decisions were recorded.

• Approved the meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Entered executive session to discuss Town Administrator applicants (unanimous)

Town Board

The Town Board held a work session on June 6, 2023. No meeting minutes were taken during the session, and no substantive actions were recorded.

Town Board

The Town Board will hold a special meeting featuring an executive session. The session is dedicated to discussing 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 to discuss non-finalist applicants for the Town Administrator position. No substantive public decisions were recorded.

• Approved the meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Entered executive session to discuss Town Administrator applicants (unanimous)

Town Board

The Town Board held a special meeting to conduct interviews and discuss non-finalist applicants for the Town Administrator position. The primary activity took place during an executive session.

• Interviews and discussion of non-finalist applicants for the Town Administrator position

The Town Board met for a special session to discuss non-finalist applicants for the Town Administrator position. No substantive public decisions were recorded.

• Approved the meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Entered executive session to discuss Town Administrator applicants (unanimous)

Town Board

The Town Board held a special meeting to enter an executive session. The session focused on interviews and strategy regarding non-finalist applicants for the Town Administrator position.

• Executive session to discuss Town Administrator applicants

The Town Board entered an executive session to discuss non-finalist applicants for the Town Administrator position. No other substantive decisions were recorded during the meeting.

• Approved motion to enter executive session to discuss Town Administrator applicants (unanimous)

Town Board

The Town Board will discuss updating ordinances regarding outdoor alcohol consumption and retail marijuana licensing. The body is also considering several administrative appointments and contract extensions.

• Proposed ordinance revision to allow alcohol consumption at outdoor dining tables for restaurants with liquor licenses and sidewalk permits
• Proposed revision of 2021-01 Retail Marijuana to remove medical marijuana license requirement
• Resolution 2023-06 requiring two signatories on bank and credit card accounts
• Resolution 2023-07 to appoint a Town Treasurer
• Consideration of the Hazard mitigation plan

The Town Board approved a revised organization chart including the Building Inspector and citizens, and appointed the Town Administrator as Treasurer. The Board also extended the Interim Town Administrator's contract and updated the retail marijuana ordinance.

• Approved Resolution 2023-06 requiring two signatories on bank and credit card accounts (Unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2023-04 removing medical marijuana license requirement for retail (Unanimous)
• Approved extension to Interim Town Administrator contract (Unanimous)
• Approved revised Town Organization Chart with Building Inspector and Citizens added (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2023-07 appointing Town Administrator as Town Treasurer (5-1)
• Approved Hazard mitigation plan with suggested changes to be forwarded to County (Unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda (Unanimous)
• Tabled restaurant sidewalk alcohol permit revision pending further diagrams and research (4-2)

Town Board

The Town Board is holding a special meeting to discuss and potentially approve an employment separation agreement. The meeting includes an executive session to develop strategy and instruct negotiators regarding the agreement.

• Executive session regarding an employment separation agreement
• Consideration and approval of an employment separation agreement

The Town Board approved adding the appointment of Mayor Pro-Tem and committee appointments to the next regular meeting agenda. The board also heard reports regarding community member communications and misinformation.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved adding Mayor Pro-Tem and committee appointments to next regular meeting agenda (5-1)

Town Board

The Town Board will discuss the adoption of Ordinance 2023-04 regarding a water moratorium and a grant application for the 5th and Grand intersection project. The board is also seeking to fill a vacant Trustee seat and manage the Town Administrator recruitment process.

• Consideration and adoption of Ordinance 2023-04 clarifying the Water Moratorium
• Request to submit a $250,000 Revitalizing Main Streets grant to CDOT for the 5th and Grand intersection project
• Appointment of a Trustee to a vacant seat on the Town Board
• Approval of expenses to repair the Police Department air conditioner
• Approval and fee waiver for the 16th annual Pickin' at the Park

The Board appointed a new trustee and approved a water moratorium ordinance with specific amendments. They also waived park fees for four legacy events and authorized a $250,000 grant application for the 5th and Grand intersection project.

• Appointed Morgan MacInnis to the Town Board of Trustees
• Approved Ordinance 2023-04 clarifying the water moratorium with amendments
• Waived park fees for Pickin' in the Park, Mountain Harvest Festival, Cherry Days, and BMW Rally
• Directed staff to draft a definition of 'Legacy Events'
• Approved repair of Police Department air conditioner (3-2)
• Required two signatures (one Trustee, one staff) for bank and credit card accounts
• Approved submission of $250,000 CDOT grant for 5th and Grand intersection project

Town Board

The Paonia Town Board held a work session on May 4, 2023, which consisted solely of a training with a DOLA regional manager. No meeting minutes were taken, and no substantive decisions, votes, or actions occurred.

Town Board

The Town Board will determine whether to repeal or send to a special election a section of Ordinance 2023-02 regarding water tap sales. The meeting also includes reviews of zoning code changes and several service contracts.

• Decision on Section 1 of Ordinance 2023-02 regarding water tap sales moratorium
• Consideration of contracts for ADP Payroll and HR services and ESRI renewal
• Review of Planning Commission recommendations for Zoning/Building code changes
• Liquor license renewals for West Elk Wine & Spirits, Rio Bravo, and Paradise Theatre
• Resolution 2023-04 regarding a Board of Trustees vacancy

The Board approved a contract for the Urban Rural Continuum study and passed a resolution and letter opposing SB 23-213. Proposed zoning code changes were tabled, and a citizen's initiative for a forensic audit was received.

• Approved Urban Rural Continuum contract without optional add-ons (Unanimous)
• Approved resolution and letter opposing SB 23-213 (3-1)
• Tabled recommendations for Zoning/Building code changes
• Accepted consent agenda and disbursements (Unanimous)
• Recorded receipt of citizen's initiative for a forensic audit

Town Board

The Town Board is holding a special meeting to discuss and potentially approve an employment separation agreement. The meeting includes an executive session to develop strategy and instruct negotiators regarding the agreement.

• Approval of employment separation agreement

The Town Board met in executive session to discuss an employment separation agreement. Following the session, the Board unanimously approved the agreement and authorized the Mayor and Town Attorney to finalize the terms.

• Approved employment separation agreement (unanimous)
• Authorized Mayor to sign the agreement (unanimous)
• Authorized Mayor and Town Attorney to negotiate terms provided essential terms are not altered (unanimous)

Town Board

The Town Board is holding a special meeting to discuss and potentially approve an employment separation agreement. This includes an executive session to develop strategy and instruct negotiators.

• Executive session regarding an employment separation agreement pursuant to C.R.S. 24-6-402(4)(e)
• Consideration of approval of employment separation agreement

The Town Board held a special meeting and entered an executive session to discuss an employment separation agreement. The Board decided to have the Interim Town Administrator and Town Attorney draft a response to the proposed agreement.

• Approved the agenda (unanimous)
• Entered executive session to discuss employment separation agreement strategy (unanimous)
• Directed Interim Town Administrator and Town Attorney to draft a response to the proposed employment separation agreement (unanimous)

Town Board

The Town Board will discuss recommendations for Zoning/Building Municipal Code changes and an Intergovernmental Agreement Growth Management Plan with Delta County. The board is also reviewing funding for financial system repairs and emergency sewer work.

• Recommendation from Planning Commission for Zoning/Building Municipal Code changes
• Intergovernmental Agreement Growth Management Plan with Delta County Approval
• Approval of funding for repairs to Town financial system
• Ratification of funding approval for emergency sewer repair
• Approval of MOU between Paonia Police Department and Bureau of ATFE

The Town Board ratified funding for a collapsed sewer repair and approved an intergovernmental agreement for a growth management plan with Delta County. The Board also authorized new agreements with local recreation and creative coalitions and approved a police MOU with the ATFE. Trustee Weber announced his resignation from the Board during the meeting.

• Ratified up to $350,000 for collapsed sewer repair (Unanimous)
• Approved Intergovernmental Agreement Growth Management Plan with Delta County (Unanimous)
• Approved MOU between Paonia Police Department and Bureau of ATFE (Unanimous)
• Authorized Town Attorney to negotiate new MOU with North Fork Pools, Parks & Recreation District (Unanimous)
• Directed Town Attorney to draft MOU with North Fork Valley Creative Coalition (Unanimous)
• Approved funding for Town financial system repairs pending county name change and attorney review (Unanimous)
• Approved International Society of Arborists event in the Town Park (Unanimous)
• Approved Letter of Support for River District Grant (Unanimous)

Town Board

The Town Board is holding an emergency meeting to discuss and potentially approve funding for a sewer line repair. Any actions taken during this session will be ratified at the next regularly scheduled meeting.

• Approval of funding for sewer line repair

The Town Board held an emergency meeting to address a collapsed sewer line on Main Street. The board approved expenditures up to $350,000 to repair 533 feet of clay pipe and two manholes.

• Approved expenditures up to $350,000.00 to fix collapsed sewer line (Unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Commission reviewed a proposed timeline for the Master Plan from Phoenix Rising Resources LLC. The Commission voted to remove calcos from the Intergovernmental Agreement with Delta County. A recommendation for liquor licensing neighborhood boundaries was tabled.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from Nov 17 and Dec 7, 2022 (unanimous)
• Tabled neighborhood boundaries for liquor licensing (unanimous)
• Decided to not have calcos in the IGA with Delta County (unanimous)

Town Board

The Board of Trustees and Planning Commission are meeting with Phoenix Rising Resources LLC to align on goals and the process for the Paonia Master Plan. This is a work session; no official action will be taken and no public comment will be accepted.

• Introduction of the Master Plan consultant team
• Review of the Paonia 2023 Master Plan process
• Discussion of community engagement sessions
• Review of Master Plan background materials

Town Board

The Town Board will discuss the acquisition of a decommissioned school building via congressional funds and consider the creation of entertainment districts. The board is also reviewing a municipal code amendment regarding street closures.

• Approval of intent to request Congressionally Directed Funds for the decommissioned school building
• Consideration of Entertainment Districts and Common Consumption Areas
• Ordinance 2023-03: Amending Section 11-1-80 of the Paonia Municipal Code Regarding Street Closures
• Liquor License Renewal for Thomas Waldos Tavern LLC
• Large Park Event Permit for Arbol Market 2023

The Board voted against pursuing Congressional funding for a school building purchase and approved an ordinance regarding street closures. The Board also decided to continue the search for a Town Manager with a higher salary range.

• Denied Congressional Funding Request to purchase decommissioned school building
• Approved Ordinance 2023-03 regarding street closures (unanimous)
• Approved continuing the Town Manager administrator search (tie broken by Mayor)
• Approved raising the high end of the Town Manager salary to a TBD amount
• Approved establishing a tap relinquishment policy based on historical practice (unanimous)
• Appointed Mayor Bachran and Trustee Knutson to the Urban Rural Continuum contract negotiations committee (unanimous)
• Approved pursuing an encroachment permit with a property owner regarding a fence (unanimous)
• Approved agenda and consent agenda (unanimous)

Town Board

The Board of Trustees, Planning Commission, and Zoning Board of Adjustment & Appeals are holding a joint work session. The meeting is dedicated to land use law training for board and committee members.

• Land Use Law Training

The Board of Trustees, Planning Commission, and Zoning Board of Adjustment & Appeals held a joint work session for land use law training. No substantive decisions were made, and no public comment was taken.

Zoning Board of Adjustments & Appeals

The Zoning Board of Adjustments & Appeals will meet to appoint officers and conduct a public hearing. The primary focus of the meeting is a variance appeal regarding the property at 817 Third Street.

• Public hearing: Doherty Variance Appeal for 817 Third Street
• Appointment of Officers

Town Board

The Town Board is holding a special meeting to discuss and decide on the finalists for the Town Administrator position.

• Decision of finalists for the Town Administrator position

The Town Board identified four top candidates for the Town Administrator role. The Board voted unanimously to offer all four candidates a finalist position and schedule interviews for April 4th and 5th.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved offering finalist positions and scheduling interviews for Matthew Lawless, Eric Osterberg, Richard Olsen, and Colton Berck (unanimous)

Town Board

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

• Executive session regarding non-finalist applicants for Town Administrator
• Discussion of potential finalist candidates for Town Administrator

The Town Board approved the meeting agenda and delegated the remaining interviews for the Town Administrator position to Mayor Bachran and Trustees Weber, Smith, and Markle. The board also held an executive session to discuss non-finalist applicants for the position.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Delegated remaining Town Administrator interviews to Mayor Bachran and Trustees Weber, Smith, and Markle (unanimous)
• Entered executive session to discuss Town Administrator applicants (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 and develop negotiation strategies.

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

The Town Board held a special meeting consisting primarily of an executive session to discuss non-finalist applicants for the Town Administrator position. A public meeting to discuss and decide on finalists was scheduled for March 21 at 10 am.

• Approved the meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Entered executive session to discuss Town Administrator applicants (unanimous)
• Scheduled finalist decision meeting for March 21 at 10 am

Town Board

The Town Board will discuss several administrative requests, including a home occupation permit for a podcast studio and the allocation of 2023 Opioid Settlement Funds. The board is also seeking direction on liquor licensing boundaries and zoning violation investigations.

• Public hearing for Brandon Mason's Home Occupation Permit Application for a Podcast Studio
• Approval to enter contract negotiations with a selected housing firm
• Ordinance 03-2023: Amending Street Closure Permits
• Allocation of 2023 Opioid Settlement Funds to the Region 14 Opioid Abatement Council
• Request for Board approval of an asbestos removal bid

The Board established new limits on street closures in C-1 and C-2 zones and approved using $115,000 for existing skate park improvements. Other actions included approving a home occupation permit for a podcast studio and authorizing a $2.39M fund transfer.

• Limited C-1 and C-2 street closures to 5 per year, with a 2-event limit per organization
• Approved using $115,000 in raised funds for existing skate park improvements
• Approved $2.39M transfer from United Business Bank to ColoTrust General Fund
• Approved Home Occupation Permit for Brandon Mason's podcast studio
• Approved $7,165.95 bid from Regional Asbestos Mitigation Services for shed demolition
• Approved $500 reimbursement to North Fork Valley Creative Coalition for corridor dues
• Approved proposal by Urban Rural Continuum for housing contract negotiations
• Authorized Mayor to allocate 2023 Opioid Settlement Funds to Region 14 Council

Town Board

The Town Board is holding a work session to review 2023 department goals and projects presented by department heads. The Board and staff will establish a preliminary ranking of priorities, which will then be submitted to the public for survey feedback.

• Presentations of 2023 department goals and projects
• Preliminary ranking of 2023 priorities by Board and staff

The Town Board conducted a work session to review 2023 department goals and projects. No formal decisions were recorded, as the session focused on presentations and preliminary ranking of priorities.

Town Board

The Town Board is holding a work session to conduct interviews for affordable housing. No formal action will be taken and no public comment will be accepted during this session.

• Interview with Matrix Design Group at 9:05 am
• Interview with Economic Planning Systems at 10:15 am
• Interview with Urban Rural LLC at 11:25 am

The Town Board conducted a work session regarding affordable housing assessment interviews. No formal decisions were recorded during this session.

Town Board

The Town Board is meeting to discuss several grant applications for water and sewer projects and a hydro-geological study. The board will also consider a contract for the Town of Paonia Master Plan and a resolution regarding town committee roles.

• Phoenix Rising Resources contract for Town of Paonia Master Plan
• Intent to apply for DOLA and Tier I DOLA EIAF Grant for Dorris Sewer Line Replacement
• Intent to apply for DOLA and Colorado Water Conservation Planning Grants for Paonia/Crawford Spring Complexes study
• Intent to request Congressionally Directed Funds for water/sewer projects from Senators Bennet and Hickenlooper
• Resolution 04-2023 establishing roles and responsibilities of Town Committees

The Town Board approved a request for congressional funding to purchase a decommissioned school building at Fourth and Grand for $2.5 million. The Board also approved several grant applications for sewer and water studies and a contract for a town master plan.

• Approved request for Congressional Funding to purchase decommissioned school building for $2.5 million (unanimous)
• Approved contract with Phoenix Rising Resources for Town of Paonia Master Plan (unanimous)
• Approved application for DOLA and Tier I DOLA EIAF grant for Dorris sewer line replacement (unanimous)
• Approved application for DOLA & Colorado Water Conservation Planning Grants for hydro-geological study (unanimous)
• Authorized purchase of OWL Laboratories sound system and accessories using SIPA Grant funds (unanimous)
• Approved $197.50 for Trustee Knutson's attendance at Energy & Environment symposium (unanimous)
• Approved Colorado West Land Trust to continue conversations regarding trail project (unanimous)
• Scheduled Work Session for April 25, 2023, to discuss committee roles and duties (unanimous)

Town Board

The Town Board will discuss revisions to street closure and water moratorium ordinances. The meeting includes reviews of housing needs assessment proposals and a potential lease amendment with SBA Communications Corporation.

• Review of Housing Needs Assessment firm proposals
• Discussion on Street Closure Ordinance and Water Moratorium Ordinance revisions
• MOU between Paonia Police Department and Dolphin House
• Liquor license renewal for Brossanova LLC
• Executive session regarding a lease agreement amendment with SBA Communications Corporation

Town Board

The Town Board is holding a special meeting to discuss a personnel matter regarding a Town employee. The board will meet in executive session with the Town Attorney for legal advice before making a decision.

• Executive session to discuss a personnel matter pursuant to C.R.S. Sections 24-6-402(4)(b) and (4)(f)
• Decision on Personnel Matter

The Town Board met for a special session to discuss a personnel matter in executive session. The Board decided to grant the Interim Administrator authority over employee hiring and termination.

• Approved agenda as written (unanimous)
• Approved entry into executive session for legal advice and personnel matters (unanimous)
• Granted Interim Administrator Leslie Klusmire authority to hire and terminate employees and directed the Town attorney to amend her contract (5-0, 1 abstention)

Town Board

The Town Board is holding a special meeting to conduct an executive session. The board will receive legal advice from the Town’s Water Attorney concerning specific legal questions about the Town’s water rights.

• Executive session for legal advice on Town water rights

The Town Board met for a special session to receive legal advice regarding the Town's water rights. No substantive decisions were recorded in the open session.

• Approved the meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Entered executive session for legal advice on water rights (unanimous)

Town Board

The Town Board is holding a work session to review current policies and practices. No final decisions will be made and no citizen comment will be taken during this session.

• Discussion of Roles & Responsibilities

Town Board

The Town Board will discuss the repeal of the Advisory Water Committee and review staff recommendations for water and sewer capital improvements and funding. Other business includes a Town Clerk appointment and a bank line of credit renewal.

• Ordinance 2023-01: Repealing the Advisory Water Committee
• Resolution 2023-03: Appointment of Town Clerk
• Staff recommendation on Water/Sewer Capital Improvements and Funding
• United Business Bank Line of Credit Renewal discussion
• North Fork Pool, Parks & Recreation: GOCO Grant Request

The Town Board voted to co-apply for a GOCO grant for Town Park improvements and accepted staff recommendations for water and sewer capital improvements. The Board also appointed a new Town Clerk and repealed the Advisory Water Committee.

• Approved co-application for $1M GOCO grant for Town Park improvements (4-2)
• Approved requirement for staff to calculate 5-year maintenance costs if GOCO grant is awarded (unanimous)
• Instructed police department to enforce dog off-leash code (5-1)
• Approved Consent Agenda including disbursements (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2023-03 appointing Samira Vetter as Town Clerk (unanimous)
• Approved policy to maintain current police training repayment and waive repayment for others (5-1)
• Discontinued United Business Bank line of credit (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2023-01 repealing the Advisory Water Committee (unanimous)

Town Board

The Town Board is holding a special meeting to provide direction to the Town Attorney and Interim Administrator. The discussion focuses on code language specific to Ordinance 2020-01 Water Moratorium.

• Discussion of code language for Ordinance 2020-01 Water Moratorium

The Town Board discussed and provided direction to the Town Attorney and Interim Administrator regarding Ordinance 2020-01 Water Moratorium. The Board sought to clarify that the moratorium applies to extensions to additional units as well as new taps.

• Approved the meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Directed Interim Town Administrator and Town Attorney to rephrase Ordinance 2020-01 Section 13-1-31 to apply to extensions to additional units and new taps
• Approved motion to allow resident W. Brunner 5 minutes to speak (unanimous)

Town Board

The Town Board will hold a public hearing on an amendment to the Municipal Code regarding the 2018 I-Code. The meeting includes discussions on water and sewer repair funding, a water moratorium, and the hiring process for a Town Administrator.

• Public hearing on Ordinance 2022-09: Amendment to Chapter 18 of the Municipal Code
• Liquor license actions for Louie's, JK Cider, Paonia United Brewing, and Blue Sage
• Approval of SGM Master Contract
• Dissolution of Advisory Water Committee
• Interim Town Administrator contract amendment and extension

The Town Board adopted Ordinance 2022-09 to update the municipal building code and approved a hiring plan and job description for the Town Administrator. The Board also authorized the Interim Town Administrator to select a Town Clerk from existing applicants and approved several liquor license renewals and changes.

• Adopted Ordinance 2022-09 amending Chapter 18 of the Municipal Code (unanimous)
• Approved Town Administrator job description and hiring plan (unanimous)
• Authorized Interim Town Administrator to select a Town Clerk from current applicants (5-1)
• Approved liquor license for JK Cider (unanimous)
• Approved liquor license renewals/changes for Louie's, Paonia United Brewing, and Blue Sage (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2023-01 regarding Public Posting (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2023-02 regarding Designated Holidays (5-1)
• Approved SGM Master Contract (unanimous)