Gunnison Legals

—REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL—
Victim Assistance Law Enforcement (VALE) Board

Funding Cycle  JANUARY 1, 2009- DECEMBER 31, 2009
The Victim Assistance Law Enforcement (VALE) Board will hold its business and grant presentation meeting on AUGUST 28, 2008 beginning at 9:00am.
The meeting will be held at the MONTROSE COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE CONFERENCE ROOM, located at 1200 NORTH GRAND in MONTROSE, Colorado.
The Victim Assistance Law Enforcement Board, Seventh Judicial District, announces the availability of local VALE funds authorized by Title 24, Article 4.2, Colorado Revised Statutes.
Applications must be submitted to the VALE Board Administrator, 1200 North Grand, #D, Montrose, CO  81401, by 4:00 p.m. on MONDAY, AUGUST 4, 2008.  Applications received after that time will not be eligible for funding.  Applications will NOT be accepted by FAX.    
ANTICIPATED AMOUNT AVAILABLE:   $210,000.00 (anticipated).
CONTRACT/GRANT CYCLE: January 1, 2009 – December 31, 2009
ELIGIBILITY:    The Board is authorized to enter into contracts for the purchase and coordination of victims and witnesses assistance services with persons or agencies which the Board deems appropriate.
PRIORITY CATEGORIES: The priority use for money in the fund listed in the statute are: 1.) Implementation of the rights afforded to crime victims pursuant to section 24-4.1-302.5 CRS, and 2.) The provision of the services and programs delineated in sections 24-4.1-303 CRS, 24-4.1-304 CRS, and 24-4.2-105(4) CRS, related to all crimes as defined by section 24-4.1-302(1) CRS. 
The VALE Board has also established the following priorities:  Programs that provide direct victim services to victims of those crimes listed in Section 24-4.1-302(1) CRS, AND conduct some type of written program evaluations (i.e. victim/client surveys).  The VALE Board may also take into consideration factors other than those stated above in making their final decisions.  Board members may award money for projects not designated in the priority categories.  The fact that an applicant meets eligibility requirements and applies for services within a priority category does not guarantee funding.
EVALUATION CRITERIA:  The VALE Board has established criteria which it uses to evaluate grant applications.  Please contact the VALE administrator for a copy of the evaluation criteria.
Oral presentations are mandatory.  Requests for telephonic oral presentations will be considered on a case by case basis.
INQUIRES:  For additional information and/or application forms and instructions please contact Jennifer Fellin at (970)252-4276, or write to:  Office of the District Attorney Attn: VALE Administrator, 1200 North Grand, Bin D, Montrose, CO 81401.
Published in the Crested Butte News. Issue of June 27, 2008. #062701

 

—SKYLAND MD—
2008 Drinking Water
Consumer Confidence Report
For Calendar Year 2007

Public Water System ID # CO0226712
Esta es información importante.  Si no la pueden leer, necesitan que alguien se la traduzca.
We are pleased to present to you this year’s water quality report.  Our constant goal is to provide you with a safe and dependable supply of drinking water.
General Information About Drinking Water
All drinking water, including bottled water, may reasonably be expected to contain at least small amounts of some contaminants.  The presence of contaminants does not necessarily indicate that the water poses a health risk.  Some people may be more vulnerable to contaminants in drinking water than the general population.  Immuno-compromised persons such as persons with cancer undergoing chemotherapy, persons who have undergone organ transplants, people with HIV-AIDS or other immune system disorders, some elderly, and infants can be particularly at risk of infections.  These people should seek advice about drinking water from their health care providers.  For more information about contaminants and potential health effects, or to receive a copy of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) guidelines on appropriate means to lessen the risk of infection by Cryptosporidium and microbiological contaminants call the EPA Safe Drinking Water Hotline at 1-800-426-4791.
The sources of drinking water (both tap water and bottled water) include rivers, lakes, streams, ponds, reservoirs, springs, and wells.  As water travels over the surface of the land or through the ground, it dissolves naturally occurring minerals and, in some cases, radioactive material, and can pick up substances resulting from the presence of animals or from human activity.  Contaminants that may be present in source water include:
•    Microbial contaminants, such as viruses and bacteria that may come from sewage treatment plants, septic systems, agricultural livestock operations, and wildlife.
•    Inorganic contaminants, such as salts and metals, which can be naturally-occurring or result from urban stormwater runoff, industrial or domestic wastewater discharges, oil and gas production, mining, or farming.
•    Pesticides and herbicides that may come from a variety of sources, such as agriculture, urban stormwater runoff, and residential uses.
•    Organic chemical contaminants, including synthetic and volatile organic chemicals, which are byproducts of industrial processes and petroleum production, and also may come from gas stations, urban storm water runoff, and septic systems.
•    Radioactive contaminants, that can be naturally occurring or be the result of oil and gas production and mining activities.
In order to ensure that tap water is safe to drink, the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment prescribes regulations limiting the amount of certain contaminants in water provided by public water systems.  The Food and Drug Administration regulations establish limits for contaminants in bottled water that must provide the same protection for public health.
Our Water Source(s)
Source    Water Type
SPRING DECKER NO 1    Ground Water
SPRING DECKER NO 2    Ground Water
The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment has provided us with a Source Water Assessment Report for our water supply.  You may obtain a copy of the report by visiting www.cdphe.state.co.us/wq/sw/swaphom.html or by contacting GRANT BREMER at 970-349-7411
Potential sources of contamination in our source water are limited to the surrounding residential community or natural impacts.  Sources could include:  erosion from natural deposits or leaching from contamination spills like petroleum products, solvents, or paints.  In general the water source is in an area with a low risk of contamination. 
The Source Water Assessment Report provides a screening-level evaluation of potential contamination that could occur.  It does not mean that the contamination has or will occur.  We can use this information to evaluate the need to improve our current water treatment capabilities and prepare for future contamination threats.  This can help us ensure that quality finished water is delivered to your homes.  In addition, the source water assessment results provide a starting point for developing a source water protection plan.
Please contact GRANT BREMER (Water Plant Operator) at 970-349-7411 to learn more about whatyou can do to help protect your drinking water sources, any questions about the Drinking Water Consumer Confidence Report, to learn more about our system, or to attend scheduled public meetings.  We want you, our valued customers, to be informed about the services we provide and the quality water we deliver to you every day.
Terms and Abbreviations
The following definitions will help you understand the terms and abbreviations used in this report:
•    Parts per million (ppm) or Milligrams per liter (mg/L) – one part per million corresponds to one minute in two years or a single penny in $10,000.
•    Parts per billion (ppb) or Micrograms per liter (µg/L)- one part per billion corresponds to one minute in 2,000 years, or a single penny in $10,000,000.
•    Parts per trillion (ppt) or Nanograms per liter (nanograms/L) – one part per trillion corresponds to one minute in 2,000,000 years, or a single penny in $10,000,000,000.
•    Parts per quadrillion (ppq) or Picograms per liter (picograms/L) – one part per quadrillion corresponds to one minute in 2,000,000,000 years or one penny in $10,000,000,000,000.
•    Picocuries per liter (pCi/L) – picocuries per liter is a measure of the radioactivity in water.
•    Nephelometric Turbidity Unit (NTU) – nephelometric turbidity unit is a measure of the clarity of water. Turbidity in excess of 5 NTU is just noticeable to the average person.
•    Action Level (AL) – the concentration of a contaminant which, if exceeded, triggers treatment or other requirements which a water system must follow.
•    Treatment Technique (TT) – A treatment technique is a required process intended to reduce the level of a contaminant in drinking water.
•    Maximum Contaminant Level Goal (MCLG) – The “Goal” is the level of a contaminant in drinking water below which there is no known or expected risk to health.  MCLGs allow for a margin of safety.
•    Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL)- The “Maximum Allowed” is the highest level of a contaminant that is allowed in drinking water.  MCLs are set as close to the MCLGs as feasible using the best available treatment technology.
•    Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level Goal (MRDLG):  The level of a drinking water disinfectant, below which there is no known or expected risk to health.  MRDLGs do not reflect the benefits of the use of disinfectants to control microbial contaminants.
•    Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level (MRDL):  The highest level of a disinfectant allowed in drinking water.  There is convincing evidence that addition of a disinfectant is necessary for control of microbial contaminants.
•    Running Annual Average (RAA): An average of monitoring results for the previous 12 calendar months.
•    Gross Alpha, Including RA, Excluding RN & U: This is the gross alpha particle activity compliance value.  It includes radium-226, but excludes radon 222 and uranium.
•    Microscopic Particulate Analysis (MPA): An analysis of surface water organisms and indicators in water.  This analysis can be used to determine performance of a surface water treatment plant or to determine the existence of surface water influence on a ground water well.
Detected Contaminants
SKYLAND MD routinely monitors for contaminants in your drinking water according to Federal and State laws.  The following table(s) show all detections found in the period of January 1 to December 31, 2007 unless otherwise noted. The State of Colorado requires us to monitor for certain contaminants less than once per year because the concentrations of these contaminants are not expected to vary significantly from year to year, or the system is not considered vulnerable to this type of contamination.  Therefore, some of our data, though representative, may be more than one year old.  The “Range” column in the table(s) below will show a single value for those contaminants that were sampled only once. Violations, if any, are reported in the next section of this report. 
Note: Only detected contaminants appear in this report. If no tables appear in this section, that means that SKYLAND MD did not detect any contaminants in the last round of monitoring.

Organics and Inorganics    Collection Date    Highest Value    Range    Unit    MCL    MCLG    Typical Source
                           
CHROMIUM    12/5/2006    2.4    2.4    ppb    100    100    Discharge from steel and pulp mills; Erosion of natural deposits

NITRATE (AS N)    8/2/2007    0.31    0.31    ppm    10    10    Runoff from fertilizer use; Leaching from septic tanks, sewage; Erosion of natural deposits

SELENIUM    12/5/2006    2    2    ppb    50    50    Discharge from petroleum  and metal refineries;  Erosion of natural deposits;  Discharge from mines
Lead and Copper    Collection Date    90TH Percentile    Unit    AL    Typical Source
                   
COPPER    2005 – 2007    0.18    ppm    1.3    Corrosion of household plumbing systems; Erosion of natural deposits.

LEAD    2005 – 2007    3    ppb    15    Corrosion of household plumbing systems; Erosion of natural deposits
Secondary Contaminants/ Other Monitoring    Collection Date    Highest Value    Range    Unit    Secondary Standard
                   
SODIUM    12/5/2006    4.5    4.50    MG/L    10000
Secondary standards are non-enforceable guidelines for contaminants that may cause cosmetic effects (such as skin or tooth discoloration) or aesthetic effects (such as taste, odor or color) in drinking water.  EPA recommends these standards but does not require water systems to comply.
Health Information About Water Quality
Infants and young children are typically more vulnerable to lead in drinking water than the general population.  It is possible that lead levels at your home may be higher than other homes in the community as a result of materials used in your home’s plumbing.  If you are concerned about elevated lead levels in your home’s water, you may wish to have your water tested and flush your tap for 30 seconds to 2 minutes before using tap water.  Additional information is available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline (800)426-4791.
There are no additional required health effects notices.
Violations
Type    Category    Analyte    Compliance Period
No Violations Occurred in the Calendar Year of 2007
Information About the Above Violation(s)
There are no additional required health effects violation notices.
Published in the Crested Butte News. Issue of June 27, 2008. #062703

 

—NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING—
CONCERNING A LAND USE CHANGE PERMIT APPLICATION
FOR A THIRD RESIDENCE ON THE PROPERTY
SECTIONS 1 & 2, TOWNSHIP 48 NORTH, RANGE 3 EAST, N.M.P.M

HEARING DATE, TIME AND LOCATION:  The Gunnison County Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing FRIDAY, JULY 11TH, 2008 at 2:00 a.m. in the Planning Commission Meeting Room, 2nd Floor, Blackstock Government Center, 221 N. Wisconsin, Gunnison, Colorado, to hear public comment concerning a land use change permit application.  The applicant is O.A. Pesnell. 
PARCEL LOCATION: The 465-acre parcel is located within Sections 1 & 2, Township 48 North, Range 3 East, N.M.P.M., approx. 19 miles east of the City of Gunnison, north of Highway 50.
PROPOSAL:  The request is for a third residence on the parcel, consisting of 3,416 square feet, with a 1,536 square foot garage (4,316 square feet total).
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION:    Interested persons are invited to submit verbal or written comments at the hearing, or to submit written comments by FAX (970) 641-8585, or by letter (to the County Planning Department, 221 N. Wisconsin, Suite D, Gunnison, CO  81230), so long as they are received by 5 p.m. the afternoon before the date of the meeting so that they may be submitted for the public record during the hearing.  A copy of the application is available in the County Planning Department, 221 N. Wisconsin, Suite D, Gunnison, CO; additional information may be obtained by calling the Planning Department (970) 641-0360.
ADA ACCOMMODATIONS:    Anyone needing special accommodations as determined by the American Disabilities Act may contact the Planning Department prior to the day of the hearing. /s/ Neal Starkebaum, Assistant Director of Planning.
Published in the Crested Butte News. Issue of June 27, 2008. #062713

 

—PRELIMINARY AGENDA: Friday, June 27, 2008—
SPECIAL MEETING – SITE VISITS
GUNNISON COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION

8:30 a.m.    Call to order; determine quorum, leave Blackstock
9:15 a.m.    Pesnell site visit, request for third dwelling on one parcel; located 19 miles east of the City of Gunnison, north of Highway 50, on 464-acres   
10:30 a.m.    Pelletier Subdivision, site visit/no action, request for the subdivision of Lot 18, Ohio Meadows, F#2, into two lots, 1257 Seneca Drive, located north of the City of Gunnison
11:30 a.m.    Michalek Subdivision, site visit/no action, request for subdivision of 3.18-acres into 2 single-family lots, located approx. 6 miles north of the City of Gunnison, east of the Gunnison River
Noon    Lunch
1:30 p.m.    Lower Slate River Ranch Subdivision, site visit/no action request, for the subdivision of 60-acres into two lots; 25-acres, with existing residence and 35-acres; located in the NW1/4 of the NW1/4 Section 28, T14S, R85W, 6th P.M., approx. 7 miles south of the Town of Crested Butte, west of Highway 135
2:30 p.m.    Riverland Industrial Park site visit/no action, request to amend subdivision covenants, located south of the Town of Crested Butte
3:30 p.m.    ***CANCELLED by Applicant- Sage Creek Subdivision site visit/no action Sketch Plan request for 29 unit subdivision on Brush Creek Road, division of 18.9 acres into 19 single-family residential lots and 5 duplex lots. South of the Town of Crested Butte and adjacent to Larkspur Subdivision.
Adjourn   
NOTE: Times are tentative, based upon delays due to weather, travel time or road conditions.
NOTE: Unless otherwise noted, all meetings are conducted in the Blackstock Government Center Meeting Room at 221 N. Wisconsin St. in Gunnison, across the street from the Post Office.  This is a preliminary agenda; agenda times may be changed by the staff up to 24 hours before the meeting date. If you are interested in a specific agenda item; you may want to call the Planning Department (641-0360) ahead of time to confirm its scheduled time. Anyone needing special accommodations, please contact the Planning Department before the meeting.
Published in the Crested Butte News. Issue of June 27, 2008. #062710
 

—RIVERLAND LOT OWNERS ASSOCIATION—
2008 Drinking Water
Consumer Confidence Report
For Calendar Year 2007
Public Water System ID # CO0126677
Esta es información importante.  Si no la pueden leer, necesitan que alguien se la traduzca.
We are pleased to present to you this year’s water quality report.  Our constant goal is to provide you with a safe and dependable supply of drinking water.
General Information About Drinking Water
All drinking water, including bottled water, may reasonably be expected to contain at least small amounts of some contaminants.  The presence of contaminants does not necessarily indicate that the water poses a health risk.  Some people may be more vulnerable to contaminants in drinking water than the general population.  Immuno-compromised persons such as persons with cancer undergoing chemotherapy, persons who have undergone organ transplants, people with HIV-AIDS or other immune system disorders, some elderly, and infants can be particularly at risk of infections.  These people should seek advice about drinking water from their health care providers.  For more information about contaminants and potential health effects, or to receive a copy of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) guidelines on appropriate means to lessen the risk of infection by Cryptosporidium and microbiological contaminants call the EPA Safe Drinking Water Hotline at 1-800-426-4791.
The sources of drinking water (both tap water and bottled water) include rivers, lakes, streams, ponds, reservoirs, springs, and wells.  As water travels over the surface of the land or through the ground, it dissolves naturally occurring minerals and, in some cases, radioactive material, and can pick up substances resulting from the presence of animals or from human activity.  Contaminants that may be present in source water include:
•    Microbial contaminants, such as viruses and bacteria that may come from sewage treatment plants, septic systems, agricultural livestock operations, and wildlife.
•    Inorganic contaminants, such as salts and metals, which can be naturally-occurring or result from urban stormwater runoff, industrial or domestic wastewater discharges, oil and gas production, mining, or farming.
•    Pesticides and herbicides that may come from a variety of sources, such as agriculture, urban stormwater runoff, and residential uses.
•    Organic chemical contaminants, including synthetic and volatile organic chemicals, which are byproducts of industrial processes and petroleum production, and also may come from gas stations, urban storm water runoff, and septic systems.
•    Radioactive contaminants, that can be naturally occurring or be the result of oil and gas production and mining activities.
In order to ensure that tap water is safe to drink, the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment prescribes regulations limiting the amount of certain contaminants in water provided by public water systems.  The Food and Drug Administration regulations establish limits for contaminants in bottled water that must provide the same protection for public health.
Our Water Source(s)
Source    Water Type
Well No 1    Ground Water
The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment has provided us with a Source Water Assessment Report for our water supply.  You may obtain a copy of the report by visiting www.cdphe.state.co.us/wq/sw/swaphom.html or by contacting JOHN DETHLOFF at 970-275-1452
Potential sources of contamination in our source water area come from: n/a
The Source Water Assessment Report provides a screening-level evaluation of potential contamination that could occur.  It does not mean that the contamination has or will occur.  We can use this information to evaluate the need to improve our current water treatment capabilities and prepare for future contamination threats.  This can help us ensure that quality finished water is delivered to your homes.  In addition, the source water assessment results provide a starting point for developing a source water protection plan.
Please contact JOHN DETHLOFF at 970-275-1452 to learn more about what you can do to help protect your drinking water sources, any questions about the Drinking Water Consumer Confidence Report, to learn more about our system, or to attend scheduled public meetings.  We want you, our valued customers, to be informed about the services we provide and the quality water we deliver to you every day.
Terms and Abbreviations
The following definitions will help you understand the terms and abbreviations used in this report:
•    Parts per million (ppm) or Milligrams per liter (mg/L) – one part per million corresponds to one minute in two years or a single penny in $10,000.
•    Parts per billion (ppb) or Micrograms per liter (µg/L)- one part per billion corresponds to one minute in 2,000 years, or a single penny in $10,000,000.
•    Parts per trillion (ppt) or Nanograms per liter (nanograms/L) – one part per trillion corresponds to one minute in 2,000,000 years, or a single penny in $10,000,000,000.
•    Parts per quadrillion (ppq) or Picograms per liter (picograms/L) – one part per quadrillion corresponds to one minute in 2,000,000,000 years or one penny in $10,000,000,000,000.
•    Picocuries per liter (pCi/L) – picocuries per liter is a measure of the radioactivity in water.
•    Nephelometric Turbidity Unit (NTU) – nephelometric turbidity unit is a measure of the clarity of water. Turbidity in excess of 5 NTU is just noticeable to the average person.
•    Action Level (AL) – the concentration of a contaminant which, if exceeded, triggers treatment or other requirements which a water system must follow.
•    Treatment Technique (TT) – A treatment technique is a required process intended to reduce the level of a contaminant in drinking water.
•    Maximum Contaminant Level Goal (MCLG) – The “Goal” is the level of a contaminant in drinking water below which there is no known or expected risk to health.  MCLGs allow for a margin of safety.
•    Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL)- The “Maximum Allowed” is the highest level of a contaminant that is allowed in drinking water.  MCLs are set as close to the MCLGs as feasible using the best available treatment technology.
•    Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level Goal (MRDLG):  The level of a drinking water disinfectant, below which there is no known or expected risk to health.  MRDLGs do not reflect the benefits of the use of disinfectants to control microbial contaminants.
•    Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level (MRDL):  The highest level of a disinfectant allowed in drinking water.  There is convincing evidence that addition of a disinfectant is necessary for control of microbial contaminants.
•    Running Annual Average (RAA): An average of monitoring results for the previous 12 calendar months.
•    Gross Alpha, Including RA, Excluding RN & U: This is the gross alpha particle activity compliance value.  It includes radium-226, but excludes radon 222 and uranium.
•    Microscopic Particulate Analysis (MPA): An analysis of surface water organisms and indicators in water.  This analysis can be used to determine performance of a surface water treatment plant or to determine the existence of surface water influence on a ground water well.
Detected Contaminants
RIVERLAND LOT OWNERS ASSOCIATION routinely monitors for contaminants in your drinking water according to Federal and State laws.  The following table(s) show all detections found in the period of January 1 to December 31, 2007 unless otherwise noted. The State of Colorado requires us to monitor for certain contaminants less than once per year because the concentrations of these contaminants are not expected to vary significantly from year to year, or the system is not considered vulnerable to this type of contamination.  Therefore, some of our data, though representative, may be more than one year old.  The “Range” column in the table(s) below will show a single value for those contaminants that were sampled only once. Violations, if any, are reported in the next section of this report. 
Note: Only detected contaminants appear in this report. If no tables appear in this section, that means that RIVERLAND LOT OWNERS ASSOCIATION did not detect any contaminants in the last round of monitoring.
Organics and Inorganics    Collection Date    Highest Value    Range    Unit    MCL    MCLG    Typical Source
                           
NITRATE (AS N)    7/26/2007    1.4    0.32 – 1.4    ppm    10    10    Runoff from fertilizer use; Leaching from septic tanks, sewage; Erosion of natural deposits

NITRATE+NITRITE (AS N)    10/1/2007    0.51    0.32 – 0.51    ppm    10    10    Runoff from fertilizer use; Leaching from septic tanks, sewage; Erosion of natural deposits
Disinfection By-Products    Date    Average    Range    Highest RAA    Unit    MCL    MCLG    Typical Source
                               
TOTAL TRIHALOMETHANES (TTHM)    2007    1.03    1.03    1    ppb    80.000    N/A    By-product of drinking water chlorination
Lead and Copper    Collection Date    90TH Percentile    Unit    AL    Typical Source
                   
COPPER    2007    0.71    ppm    1.3    Corrosion of household plumbing systems; Erosion of natural deposits.

LEAD    2007    2    ppb    15    Corrosion of household plumbing systems; Erosion of natural deposits

 

—MERIDIAN LAKE PARK—
2008 Drinking Water
Consumer Confidence Report
For Calendar Year 2007
Public Water System ID # CO0126505
Esta es información importante.  Si no la pueden leer, necesitan que alguien se la traduzca.
We are pleased to present to you this year’s water quality report.  Our constant goal is to provide you with a safe and dependable supply of drinking water.
General Information About Drinking Water
All drinking water, including bottled water, may reasonably be expected to contain at least small amounts of some contaminants.  The presence of contaminants does not necessarily indicate that the water poses a health risk.  Some people may be more vulnerable to contaminants in drinking water than the general population.  Immuno-compromised persons such as persons with cancer undergoing chemotherapy, persons who have undergone organ transplants, people with HIV-AIDS or other immune system disorders, some elderly, and infants can be particularly at risk of infections.  These people should seek advice about drinking water from their health care providers.  For more information about contaminants and potential health effects, or to receive a copy of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) guidelines on appropriate means to lessen the risk of infection by Cryptosporidium and microbiological contaminants call the EPA Safe Drinking Water Hotline at 1-800-426-4791.
The sources of drinking water (both tap water and bottled water) include rivers, lakes, streams, ponds, reservoirs, springs, and wells.  As water travels over the surface of the land or through the ground, it dissolves naturally occurring minerals and, in some cases, radioactive material, and can pick up substances resulting from the presence of animals or from human activity.  Contaminants that may be present in source water include:
•    Microbial contaminants, such as viruses and bacteria that may come from sewage treatment plants, septic systems, agricultural livestock operations, and wildlife.
•    Inorganic contaminants, such as salts and metals, which can be naturally-occurring or result from urban stormwater runoff, industrial or domestic wastewater discharges, oil and gas production, mining, or farming.
•    Pesticides and herbicides that may come from a variety of sources, such as agriculture, urban stormwater runoff, and residential uses.
•    Organic chemical contaminants, including synthetic and volatile organic chemicals, which are byproducts of industrial processes and petroleum production, and also may come from gas stations, urban storm water runoff, and septic systems.
•    Radioactive contaminants, that can be naturally occurring or be the result of oil and gas production and mining activities.
In order to ensure that tap water is safe to drink, the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment prescribes regulations limiting the amount of certain contaminants in water provided by public water systems.  The Food and Drug Administration regulations establish limits for contaminants in bottled water that must provide the same protection for public health.
Our Water Source(s)
Source    Water Type
INF GAL NO 1  FROM SPRINGS    Ground Water under the Influ        ence of Surface Water
The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment has provided us with a Source Water Assessment Report for our water supply.  You may obtain a copy of the report by visiting www.cdphe.state.co.us/wq/sw/swaphom.html or by contacting FRANK GLICK at 970-349-7575
Potential sources of contamination in our source water area come from: N/A
The Source Water Assessment Report provides a screening-level evaluation of potential contamination that could occur.  It does not mean that the contamination has or will occur.  We can use this information to evaluate the need to improve our current water treatment capabilities and prepare for future contamination threats.  This can help us ensure that quality finished water is delivered to your homes.  In addition, the source water assessment results provide a starting point for developing a source water protection plan.
Please contact FRANK GLICK at 970-349-7575 to learn more about what you can do to help protect your drinking water sources, any questions about the Drinking Water Consumer Confidence Report, to learn more about our system, or to attend scheduled public meetings.  We want you, our valued customers, to be informed about the services we provide and the quality water we deliver to you every day.
Terms and Abbreviations
The following definitions will help you understand the terms and abbreviations used in this report:
•    Parts per million (ppm) or Milligrams per liter (mg/L) – one part per million corresponds to one minute in two years or a single penny in $10,000.
•    Parts per billion (ppb) or Micrograms per liter (µg/L)- one part per billion corresponds to one minute in 2,000 years, or a single penny in $10,000,000.
•    Parts per trillion (ppt) or Nanograms per liter (nanograms/L) – one part per trillion corresponds to one minute in 2,000,000 years, or a single penny in $10,000,000,000.
•    Parts per quadrillion (ppq) or Picograms per liter (picograms/L) – one part per quadrillion corresponds to one minute in 2,000,000,000 years or one penny in $10,000,000,000,000.
•    Picocuries per liter (pCi/L) – picocuries per liter is a measure of the radioactivity in water.
•    Nephelometric Turbidity Unit (NTU) – nephelometric turbidity unit is a measure of the clarity of water. Turbidity in excess of 5 NTU is just noticeable to the average person.
•    Action Level (AL) – the concentration of a contaminant which, if exceeded, triggers treatment or other requirements which a water system must follow.
•    Treatment Technique (TT) – A treatment technique is a required process intended to reduce the level of a contaminant in drinking water.
•    Maximum Contaminant Level Goal (MCLG) – The “Goal” is the level of a contaminant in drinking water below which there is no known or expected risk to health.  MCLGs allow for a margin of safety.
•    Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL)- The “Maximum Allowed” is the highest level of a contaminant that is allowed in drinking water.  MCLs are set as close to the MCLGs as feasible using the best available treatment technology.
•    Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level Goal (MRDLG):  The level of a drinking water disinfectant, below which there is no known or expected risk to health.  MRDLGs do not reflect the benefits of the use of disinfectants to control microbial contaminants.
•    Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level (MRDL):  The highest level of a disinfectant allowed in drinking water.  There is convincing evidence that addition of a disinfectant is necessary for control of microbial contaminants.
•    Running Annual Average (RAA): An average of monitoring results for the previous 12 calendar months.
•    Gross Alpha, Including RA, Excluding RN & U: This is the gross alpha particle activity compliance value.  It includes radium-226, but excludes radon 222 and uranium.
•    Microscopic Particulate Analysis (MPA): An analysis of surface water organisms and indicators in water.  This analysis can be used to determine performance of a surface water treatment plant or to determine the existence of surface water influence on a ground water well.
Detected Contaminants
MERIDIAN LAKE PARK routinely monitors for contaminants in your drinking water according to Federal and State laws.  The following table(s) show all detections found in the period of January 1 to December 31, 2007 unless otherwise noted. The State of Colorado requires us to monitor for certain contaminants less than once per year because the concentrations of these contaminants are not expected to vary significantly from year to year, or the system is not considered vulnerable to this type of contamination.  Therefore, some of our data, though representative, may be more than one year old.  The “Range” column in the table(s) below will show a single value for those contaminants that were sampled only once. Violations, if any, are reported in the next section of this report. 
Note: Only detected contaminants appear in this report. If no tables appear in this section, that means that MERIDIAN LAKE PARK did not detect any contaminants in the last round of monitoring.

Organics and Inorganics    Collection Date    Highest Value    Range    Unit    MCL    MCLG    Typical Source
BARIUM    3/13/2007    0.042    0.018 – 0.042    ppm    2    2    Discharge of drilling wastes; Discharge from metal refineries; Erosion of natural deposits
DI(2-ETHYLHEXYL) – PHTHALATE    3/13/2007    1.2    1.2    ppb    6    0    Discharge from rubber and chemical factories
NITRATE (AS N)    3/13/2007    0.25    0.13 – 0.25    ppm    10    10    Runoff from fertilizer use; Leaching from septic tanks, sewage; Erosion of natural deposits
NITRATE+NITRITE (AS N)    3/13/2007    0.25    0.25    ppm    10    10    Runoff from fertilizer use; Leaching from septic tanks, sewage; Erosion of natural deposits
Turbidity    Sample Date     Level Found    TT Requirement    Typical Source

TURBIDITY    Date: Continuous    Highest single measurement:     Maximum 0 .10  NTU for any single measurement    Soil Runoff
   
    Month: Continuous    Lowest monthly percentage of samples     In any month, at least 95% of samples must be
        meeting TT requirement for our technology:  100%    less than 0.3 NTU

Disinfection By-Products    Date    Average    Range    Highest RAA    Unit    MCL    MCLG    Typical Source
                               
TOTAL TRIHALOMETHANES (TTHM)    2007    3.17    3.17    3    ppb    80.000    N/A    By-product of drinking water chlorination
Lead and Copper    Collection Date    90TH Percentile    Unit    AL    Typical Source
                   
COPPER    2005-2007    0.18    ppm    1.3    Corrosion of household plumbing systems; Erosion of natural deposits.

LEAD    2005-2007    10    ppb    15    Corrosion of household plumbing systems; Erosion of natural deposits
Secondary Contaminants/ Other Monitoring    Collection Date    Highest Value    Range    Unit    Secondary Standard
                   
SODIUM    6/25/2007    10    3.8 – 10    MG/L    10000
Secondary standards are non-enforceable guidelines for contaminants that may cause cosmetic effects (such as skin or tooth discoloration) or aesthetic effects (such as taste, odor or color) in drinking water.  EPA recommends these standards but does not require water systems to comply.
Health Information About Water Quality
Infants and young children are typically more vulnerable to lead in drinking water than the general population.  It is possible that lead levels at your home may be higher than other homes in the community as a result of materials used in your home’s plumbing.  If you are concerned about elevated lead levels in your home’s water, you may wish to have your water tested and flush your tap for 30 seconds to 2 minutes before using tap water.  Additional information is available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline (800)426-4791.
There are no additional required health effects notices.
Violations
Violation Type    Category    Analyte    Compliance Period
STATE MONITORING    Failure to Monitor    MPA RAW & FINISHED     1/1/2007 – 12/31/2007
Information About the Above Violation(s)
There are no additional required health effects violation notices.
MERIDIAN LAKE PARK is required to include an explanation of the violation(s) in the above table and the steps taken to resolve the violation. Sampling was done and the paper work was submitted to the state.
Published in the Crested Butte News. Issue of June 27, 2008. #062706

 

—NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING—
REQUEST FOR WAIVER OF
GUNNISON COUNTY STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS
FOR ROAD AND BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION
GUNNISON COUNTY PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT, 811 Rio Grande, Gunnison, CO 81230. Ph:   (970) 641-0044, Fax: (970) 641-8120
HEARING DATE, TIME AND LOCATION: The Gunnison County Board of Commissioners will conduct a public hearing, July 15, 2008 at 8:50 a.m., in the Commissioners’ Meeting Room of the Gunnison County Courthouse to hear public comment concerning an application for a waiver of the Gunnison County Standard Specifications for  New Construction of Roads and Bridges for Blue Mesa Recreation Association.  A copy of the petition and supporting documentation can be reviewed at the Gunnison County Public Works Department at 811 Rio Grande, Gunnison, Colorado from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. weekdays.
 PARCEL LOCATION:  Blue Mesa Subdivision I and II in its entirety.  Located  northwest of Powderhorn, off of CR #25, in Gunnison County, State of Colorado..
PROPOSAL:  The waiver requests permission for:
1.    the use of native materials in place of Class 6 road base;
2.    a reduction in width standards for portions of Mosquito Trail and Monarch Road.
POSSIBLE ACTION Formal action may be taken on the waiver request at this meeting.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: The public is invited to submit verbal or written comments at the hearing, or to submit written comments by FAX (970) 641-8120, or by letter (to the Gunnison County Public Works Department, 811 Rio Grande, Gunnison, CO 81230), so long as they are received by 5:00 p.m. the evening before the date of the meeting so that they may be submitted for the public record during the hearing.  Additional information may be obtained by calling the Public Works Department office at (970) 641-0044).
ADA ACCOMMODATIONS: Anyone needing special accommodations as determined by the American Disabilities Act may contact the Public Works Department prior to the day of the meeting. /s/  Marlene Crosby, Public Works Director.
Published in the Crested Butte News. Issue of June 27, 2008 and July 4, 2008. #062704

 

—Upcoming Agenda Items—
Tuesday, July 1, 2008
GUNNISON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Meeting to be held in the Commissioner’s Meeting Room at the Courthouse

• Colorado River Water Conservation District Report
• Capital Improvements Program Ranking
• Code Enforcement; High Plains Stone, LLC; Suspension of LUC 2003-68; Possible Action; Possible
Executive Session
• Code Enforcement; Mile 200, LLC; Enforcement of the Gunnison County Individual Sewage Disposal
System Regulations; International Building Codes; Gunnison County Standards and Specifications for
Road and Bridge Standards and Reclamation; Possible Action; Possible Executive Session
• Resolution; Amending Resolution No: 98-25, Vacating a Certain Alley within Previously Incorporated Ohio City and a Portion of the Recorded Plat of Ohio City
• Deed Restriction Language Discussion
• Subdivision Replat; Mountain Meadows Subdivision within Parcel A, Fisher Subdivision; MJM Represented by Attorney Kevin Lazar
• Lot Cluster Approval; Lots 1-32 of Block 27, Lots 53-68 of Block 28, Lots 72-73 of Block 29, and Lots 1-4 of Block 30; La Veta Addition to the Town of Pitkin; Owners Robert F. and Connie D. McGovney
• Lot Cluster Approval; Lots 14, 15, 26 & 27 of Block 23; Revised Plat of Schofield Townsite, Gunnison County, Colorado; Owners Fitzgerald J.H. Young and Kerry D. Young
• Covenant Amendment Request for Approval; Shady Island
• Boundary Line Adjustment; Burns
• Ranchland Initiative Discussion and Update
• Non-Tenant Use Agreement; Gunnison-Crested Butte Regional Airport, Gordon B. Warren
• Consent Agenda:
• Acknowledgment of County Manager Signature; Grant Acceptance Letter, Colorado Department of Education and the Colorado Department of Human Services, Early Childhood System Building, Gunnison and Hinsdale Counties, $45,985
• Purchase Agreement; Purchase and Installation of an Email Archiving System, Mitchell & Co.
• Grant Extension Request; Gunnison County DTR System – Win, Contract Amendment #6
• Grant Application; Office of Emergency Management Application for Bureau of Land Management Funds to Write/Re-Write Community Wildfire Protection Plans
• Contract Renewal; US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), Mountain View Apartments
NOTE: This is a list of items tentatively scheduled for the Commissioners’ agenda. Items may be added up to 24 hours prior to the meeting, or deleted at any time. A final agenda will be prepared after the publication deadline for the newspaper. For further information or confirmation of specific times on the agenda, please contact the County Administration Office at 641-0248.
Published in the Crested Butte News. Issue of June 27, 2008. #0622711

 

PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO TO ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANTS THOMAS M. PULTE and MOLLY M. PULTE
You are hereby summoned and required to appear and defend against the claims of the complaint filed with the Court in this action, by filing with the Clerk of this Court an answer or other response. You are required to file your answer or other response within thirty (30) days after the service of this summons upon you. Service of this summons shall be complete on the day of the last publication. A copy of the complaint may be obtained from the Clerk of the Court. If you fail to file your answer or other response to the complaint in writing within thirty (30) days after the date of the last publication, judgment by default may be rendered against you by the Court for the relief demanded in the complaint, without further notice.
This is an action to foreclose a lien for the nonpayment of common expense assessments assessed against Lot 21, Trappers Crossing at Wildcat, according to the Amended Plat thereof filed October 30, 1992, bearing Reception No. 438114 of the records of Gunnison County, Colorado, County of Gunnison, State of Colorado. The amount of outstanding common assessments, interest, and costs of collection is $9,223.42.
DATED June 13, 2008.
RODERICK E. LANDWEHR, P.C.
/s/ Roderick E. Landwehr
Roderick E. Landwehr, #4945
Attorney for Plaintiff
Published in the Crested Butte News. Issues of June 20, June 27, July 4, July 11, July 18, and July 25, 2008. #062002.