Milliken meeting summaries, agendas, and minutes

Milliken boards weigh administrator contract, pipeline removal, and 2027 budget

Milliken town boards held several meetings over the past two weeks, but official minutes have not yet been published, so no decisions are confirmed. The agendas covered a town administrator contract, a pipeline removal agreement, a housing authority budget draft, and a 2027 budget retreat.

Board of Trustees

At its regular meeting on Aug. 12, the Board of Trustees was scheduled to consider a contract for the town administrator, a pipeline removal agreement with WES DJ Gathering, LLC, and an intergovernmental agreement for water and wastewater engineering and design services. The board also discussed the Town Hall rental program and a noise complaint regarding Highway 257. Routine items included minutes approval and a police department report.

The same evening, the board held a work session with three discussion-only topics: interviews for the Planning Commission, goal setting for the board, and whether to broadcast work sessions via live feed or YouTube. No formal action was listed.

Planning Commission

On Aug. 19, the Planning Commission held a work session with a single listed item: a Planning Commissioner Introduction. The agenda was largely procedural, with no substantive decisions or public hearings scheduled.

Also on Aug. 19, the Planning Commission's regular meeting was canceled. The agenda contained no items for discussion or action.

Housing Authority

The Milliken Housing Authority met on Aug. 20. The agenda included a swearing-in ceremony for Commissioner Watson Lewis, approval of previous minutes, and a reimbursement of $1,848.08 to Commissioner Matthews for swag and giveaways. The main discussion items were the 2027 budget draft and a recap of the Beef and Bean Day event. The authority also received updates from Loveland Housing Authority on radon mitigation and HVAC cleaning, and planned for an October pet resource event and a fall community workshop.

Budget Retreat

On Aug. 21, the Board of Trustees held a budget retreat work session focused on the 2027 General Fund. The agenda listed only a discussion item, with no formal votes or decisions scheduled. The meeting was open to the public in person and via Zoom.

Coming up

No upcoming meetings are scheduled in the next 14 days, according to the provided agenda.

No decisions in past week; Milliken trustees to weigh town administrator contract, pipeline removal Aug. 12

The Milliken Board of Trustees and other town bodies made no decisions in the past week. Two scheduled meetings were canceled, and the remaining meetings were agenda-only with minutes not yet published. The next board meeting on Aug. 12 includes several action items, including a town administrator contract and a pipeline removal agreement.

Recent meetings

July 27 – General (agenda only)

The agenda included a letter of support for the Sunrise Community Health Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) grant application and a special meeting called by Trustee BJ Cummins. No minutes have been published.

Aug. 3 – Housing Authority (canceled)

The scheduled work session was canceled. No decisions or discussions were held.

Aug. 5 – Planning Commission (canceled)

Both the regular meeting (6:00 PM) and the work session (5:00 PM) were canceled. No substantive items were listed.

Aug. 5 – Board of Trustees (agenda only)

The agenda included a vote on a professional services agreement with Ayres Associates, Inc. for preparation of the Water Supply Element, and a discussion of negotiations for a possible new town administrator contract, including a possible executive session. No minutes have been published.

Upcoming meetings

Aug. 12 – Board of Trustees (regular meeting)

The board will consider several action items:

• Town Administrator Contract
• WES DJ Gathering, LLC Pipeline Removal Agreement
• Intergovernmental Agreement for engineering and design services (water/wastewater)

The agenda also includes discussions on the Town Hall Rental Program and a noise complaint regarding Highway 257, plus routine items such as minutes approval and a police department report.

Aug. 12 – Board of Trustees (work session)

This discussion-only session covers Planning Commission interview discussions, goal setting for the board, and a discussion about broadcasting work sessions via live feed/YouTube. No formal action is listed.

Coming up

• **Aug. 12, 6:00 PM (regular meeting)** – Board of Trustees, Town Hall. Action items include the town administrator contract and pipeline removal agreement.
• **Aug. 12 (work session)** – Board of Trustees, immediately following or as scheduled. Discussion items include Planning Commission interviews and goal setting.

Residents interested in the town administrator contract, water/wastewater engineering services, or the pipeline removal agreement may want to attend the Aug. 12 regular meeting.

Milliken Board Set to Select Town Administrator; Housing Authority Reviews Dove Valley Reimbursements

Milliken's Board of Trustees had a busy late-July schedule, with agendas covering the selection of a new Town Administrator, special events liquor permits, and an intergovernmental agreement for water and wastewater engineering. However, minutes for all recent meetings have not yet been published, so outcomes of these agenda items are not yet confirmed.

Board of Trustees — July 22

The Board of Trustees held a work session to interview candidates for three local bodies: the Housing Authority, the Planning Commission, and the Community Justice Counsel.

A separate Board of Trustees meeting agenda listed several action items, including:

• **Selection of a new Town Administrator** — previously tabled, brought back for consideration.
• **Special events liquor permits** for Adult Swim Night and Beef 'N Bean Day.
• **Resolution 2026-29** for Beef 'N Bean Day fireworks.
• **Intergovernmental agreement** authorizing initial engineering and design services for water and wastewater.
• **Intergovernmental agreement with Weld County** for the Community Development Block Grant program.

The agenda also included discussion items on participation in the Beef 'N Bean Day booth and parade, and a staff appreciation lunch. The consent agenda covered minutes and bills paid.

Because minutes have not been published, it is not yet known which items were approved, tabled, or continued.

Housing Authority — July 23

The Milliken Housing Authority agenda focused on financial and maintenance updates for Dove Valley. Items listed for consideration included:

• **Reimbursement to Commissioner Vandiveer** for Dove Valley shed painting supplies — $165.29.
• **Reimbursement to Chair Hawes** for nonprofit renewal and supplies — $246.08.
• Review of **June audit results** and **June Financial Reports** for Dove Valley.
• Discussion on **radon mitigation** and **HVAC cleaning frequency**.
• Preparation for **Beef and Bean Day on August 8, 2026**.

Minutes for this meeting have not yet been published, so reimbursements and other actions are not confirmed as approved.

Special Meeting — July 27

A special meeting was called by Trustee BJ Cummins. The agenda included consideration of a letter of support for the Sunrise Community Health Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) grant application. Minutes are not yet available.

Coming Up

Three upcoming meetings have been canceled:

• **Housing Authority work session** — August 3, 2026: canceled. No decisions or discussions held.
• **Planning Commission work session** — August 5, 2026, 5:00 PM: canceled. No substantive items listed.
• **Planning Commission meeting** — August 5, 2026, 6:00 PM: canceled. No substantive items listed.

Residents interested in confirmed outcomes from the July 22, 23, and 27 meetings should watch for published minutes from the Town of Milliken.