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—agenda—
Tuesday, September 8, 2009 ~ 9:00 a.m.
Mt. Crested Butte Town Hall
Mountain Express Board of Directors Meeting
A) Roll Call.
B) Reading and Approval of the Minutes of July 20, 2009 & August 17, 2009.
C) Transit Manager’s Operational and Financial Report.
D) Unfinished Business
1) New Facility Update
2) Action Item Update
E) New Business
3) Possible Changing Date of October 19th Meeting.
4) CB South Service Discussion
5) Possible Executive Session — Discussion of RTA Bid.
F) Unscheduled Business
G) Adjournment
Published in the Crested Butte News. Issue of September 4, 2009. #090407
—Regular Board Meeting Agenda—
Tuesday, September 8, 2009 ~ 5:00 p.m.
Mt. Crested Butte Water & Sanitation District
#1 – Call to Order
#2 – AJ Leonard – Snow Removal Equipment
#3 – Stantec Consulting – Projects Update
Vehicle Storage Building
MLP Flume
#4 – MLP Pump Station Repair Update
#5 – Resource Engineering
#6 – Water Rates
#7 – Rules & Regulations – Revision – Approval
#8 – Legals
#9 – August Financial Reports
August 11, 2009 Meeting Minutes
2008 Audit Approval
#10 – Other Items That May Come Before The Board
#11 – Adjourn
Published in the Crested Butte News. Issue of September 4, 2009. #090408
—AGENDA—
Regular Town Council Meeting
Tuesday September 8, 2009
Town of Crested Butte
Council Chambers ● Crested Butte Town Hall
6:30 p.m. WORK SESSION
A) Discussion of Revisions To the Town Code Regarding Conflict of Interest.
6:55 p.m. Five Minute Break
7:00 Regular Council Meeting Called to Order by Mayor or Mayor Pro-tem
1) APPROVAL OF AGENDA
2) CONSENT AGENDA The listing under consent agenda is a group of items to be acted on with a single motion. The consent agenda is designed to expedite Council business. The Mayor will ask if any citizen or council member wishes to have any specific item discussed. You may request that an item be removed from the Consent Agenda at that time, prior to Council’s vote. Items removed from the Consent Agenda will be considered under New Business.
A) Approval of Minutes of August 4, 2009 Regular Council Meeting.
B) Approval of Minutes of August 17, 2009 Regular Council Meeting.
7:15 3) Public COMMENTS Citizens may make comments on items not scheduled on the agenda. Those commenting should state their name and physical address for the record and limit comments to five minutes.
7:25 4) STAFF REPORTS
7:35 5) PUBLIC HEARINGS
A) Special Event Permit for Vinotok: Community Feast at the Rainbow Park Pavilion on Friday September 18, 2009 and Trial of the Grump/Procession/Bonfire at Elk Avenue/4-Way Stop on Saturday September 19, 2009 (public hearing).
B) Resolution No. 11, Series 2009-Adoption of Proposed Weed Management Plan for the Town of Crested Butte (public hearing).
C) Ordinance No. 11, Series 2009- An Ordinance Amending Section 13-1-120(a)(3) Of The Crested Butte Municipal Code By Amending The Rates For Water Use Above the “Base Allotment” To $3.00 Per 1,000 Gallons For the Third 5,000 Gallon Block (public hearing).
8:05 6) NEW BUSINESS
A) Confirmation of Appointment of Glenn Michel as Chair of the Board of Zoning and Architectural Review (BOZAR).
B) Ordinance No. 12, Series 2009- An Ordinance Adopting the 2009 Revised Design Guidelines, Town of Crested Butte.
C) Ordinance No. 10, Series 2009-An Ordinance Amending the Town’s Code of Conduct Contained in Chapter 2, Article 4 of The Crested Butte Municipal Code.
D) Discussion of Irwin Backcountry Guides Request to Allow a Snow Track Vehicle to Operate on a Limited Basis on Certain Roads in the Town of Crested Butte.
E) Discussion of 6th Street Station Project Use of Certain Public Property.
9:15 7) EXECUTIVE SESSION
To discuss the purchase, acquisition, lease, transfer, or sale of real, personal, or other property interest under C.R.S. Section 24-6-402(4)(a). Topic: Spann Property.
9:45 8) LEGAL MATTERS/TOWN ATTORNEY
9:55 9) COUNCIL REPORTS AND COMMITTEE UPDATES
10:05 10) OTHER BUSINESS TO COME BEFORE THE COUNCIL
10:10 11) DISCUSSION OF SCHEDULING FUTURE WORK SESSION/MEETING ITEMS
A) Schedule Executive Session For Town Manager Performance Review
10:15 12) COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULING
• Tuesday, September 8, 2009-8 a.m. Coffee with the Council Location Gas Cafe
• Tuesday, September 8, 2009- 6 p.m. Work Session and 7 p.m. Regular Council Meeting.
• Monday, September 14, 2009 -5:30 p.m. Planning Commission Public Hearing on Sketch Plan for Proposed Foothills Annexation.
• Monday, September 14, 2009-7:30 p.m. Budget Work Session (following public hearing on sketch plan for proposed Foothills Annexation).
• Monday, September 21, 2009- Coffee with the Council Location TBA
• Monday, September 21, 2009-5 p.m-7 p.m. Planning Commission Special Meeting. Executive Session and Work Session on the Proposed Foothills Annexation.
• Monday, September 21, 2009-7 p.m. Regular Council Meeting.
• Monday, September 28, 2009-6 p.m. 2010 Budget Work Session
• Monday, October 5, 2009-8 a.m. Coffee with the Council Location TBA.
• Monday, October 5, 2009-6 p.m. Work Session and 7 p.m. Regular Council Meeting.
10:15 13) ADJOURNMENT
(The above times are only tentative. Meeting may move more quickly or slowly than scheduled)
Please Remember to Turn Off Your Cell Phone during the Council Meeting
If you need special assistance to attend any of the Town’s public meetings, please notify the Town Clerk at 349-5338 at least 48 hours in advance.
www.TownofCrestedButte.com
Published in the Crested Butte News. Issue of September 4, 2009. #090405
—LEGAL NOTICE—
TOWN OF MT. CRESTED BUTTE, COLORADO
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that, on August 18, 2009, the Mt. Crested Butte Town Council approved a resolution calling for a special election on November 3, 2009 on a ballot issue on A TAX INCREASE AND REVENUE QUESTION:
SHALL THE TOWN OF MT. CRESTED BUTTE, COLORADO, TAXES BE INCREASED $307,000.00 (FIRST FULL FISCAL YEAR DOLLAR INCREASE) ANNUALLY; SUCH TAXES TO CONSIST OF A RATE INCREASE IN THE TOWN SALES TAX OF 1% COMMENCING JANUARY 1, 2010; AND SHALL THE TAX REVENUES THEREFROM AND ALL EARNINGS THEREON BE COLLECTED, RETAINED, AND SPENT WITHOUT LIMITATION OR CONDITION AS A VOTER APPROVED REVENUE CHANGE UNDER ARTICLE X, SECTION 20, OF THE COLORADO CONSTITUTION, OR ANY OTHER LAW?
The Town Clerk shall receive written comments for and against the proposal until 5:00 p.m. on Friday, September 18, 2009. Comments may be mailed or delivered to the Mt. Crested Butte Town Hall, PO Box 5800 (911 Gothic Road), Mt. Crested Butte, CO 81225. Those written comments received by the deadline shall then become part of a summary of comments, both for and against the proposal.
However, only those comments submitted by persons eligible to vote in the political subdivision must be summarized in the ballot issue notice. To be summarized in the ballot issue notice, the comments shall include a signature and the address where the signor is registered to vote.
Copies of the resolution are available for public inspection at the Mt. Crested Butte Town Hall, 911 Gothic Road, Mt. Crested Butte CO during business hours.
Dated this 19th day of August, 2009.
/s/ Donna Arwood
Town Clerk
Published in the Crested Butte News. Issues of August 28, September 4 and September 11, 2009. #082802
—LEGAL NOTICE—
TOWN OF MT. CRESTED BUTTE, COLORADO
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that, on August 18, 2009, the Mt. Crested Butte Town Council approved a resolution calling for a special election on November 3, 2009 on a ballot issue on A REVENUE QUESTION:
PROVIDED THAT NO MILL LEVY SHALL BE INCREASED WITHOUT FURTHER VOTER APPROVAL, SHALL THE REVENUES RECEIVED FROM THE TOWN’S EXISTING CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND MILL LEVY OF 5.37 MILLS AND EARNINGS THEREON BE COLLECTED, RETAINED, AND SPENT WITHOUT LIMITATION OR CONDITION AS A VOTER APPROVED REVENUE CHANGE UNDER ARTICLE X, SECTION 20, OF THE COLORADO CONSTITUTION, OR ANY OTHER LAW?
The Town Clerk shall receive written comments for and against the proposal until 5:00 p.m. on Friday, September 18, 2009. Comments may be mailed or delivered to the Mt. Crested Butte Town Hall, PO Box 5800 (911 Gothic Road), Mt. Crested Butte, CO 81225. Those written comments received by the deadline shall then become part of a summary of comments, both for and against the proposal.
However, only those comments submitted by persons eligible to vote in the political subdivision must be summarized in the ballot issue notice. To be summarized in the ballot issue notice, the comments shall include a signature and the address where the signor is registered to vote.
Copies of the resolution are available for public inspection at the Mt. Crested Butte Town Hall, 911 Gothic Road, Mt. Crested Butte CO during business hours.
Dated this 19th day of August, 2009.
/s/ Donna Arwood
Town Clerk
Published in the Crested Butte News. Issues of August 28, September 4 and September 11, 2009. #082804
—Notice of Public Hearing—
Crested Butte Town Council
Town of Crested Butte, Colorado
Please take notice that a Public Hearing will be held on September 8, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. in the Crested Butte Town Hall located at 507 Maroon Ave. in Crested Butte, Colorado. The purpose of the public hearing will be to receive public comments about a Resolution to adopt the Crested Butte noxious weed plan entitled: Noxious Weed Management: A Proposed Plan for the Town of Crested Butte as a chapter of the Crested Butte Land Use Plan.
Information about the proposed weed plan is available at the Crested Butte Planning Department and at www.townofcrestedbutte.com. Questions may be directed to the Crested Butte Planning Department or the Crested Butte Town Council when it meets to discuss the proposed Noxious Weed Management: A Proposed Plan for the Town of Crested Butte.
TOWN OF CRESTED BUTTE
By John F. Hess, Director of Planning and Community Development.
Published in the Crested Butte News. Issue of September 4, 2009. #090404
—LEGAL—
NOTICE OF LIQUOR AND BEER LICENSE RENEWALS
PLEASE BE ADVISED that the following liquor and beer license renewals are pending. Complaints concerning the conduct of said licensee or employees of same should be directed, in writing, to Town Clerk Eileen Hughes, by mailing to Box 39, Crested Butte, Colorado 81224, or by delivery to same at Town Offices, 507 Maroon Ave., Crested Butte, Colorado. Complaints should be received on or before the date noted next to the establishment.
Kochevar’s 127 Elk Avenue September 30, 2009
The Wine House 301 6th Street September 30, 2009
The Last Steep 208 Elk Avenue September 30, 2009
Le Bosquet 525 Red Lady Avenue September 30, 2009
Timberline 201 Elk Avenue September 30, 2009
Lobar 303 Elk Avenue September 30, 2009
Slogar’s 517 2nd Street September 30, 2009
Pub of Crested Butte 130 Elk Avenue October 10, 2009
CB Mountain Theatre 132 Elk Avenue October 10, 2009
Published in the Crested Butte News. Issue of September 4, 2009. #090403
—LEGAL NOTICE—
TOWN OF MT. CRESTED BUTTE, COLORADO
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that, on August 18, 2009, the Mt. Crested Butte Town Council approved a resolution calling for a special election on November 3, 2009 on a ballot issue on A TAX EXTENSION AND REVENUE QUESTION:
WITHOUT INCREASING TAXES, SHALL THE EXISTING TOWN OF MT. CRESTED BUTTE, COLORADO, 4% EXCISE TAX ON THE PRICE PAID TO GAIN ADMISSION TO ANY PLACE OR EVENT IN THE TOWN THAT IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC BE EXTENDED INDEFINITELY FROM ITS EXPIRATION OF MAY 31, 2010; NOT LESS THAN 25 PER CENT OF THE REVENUES OF SUCH TAX TO BE UTILIZED FOR TRANSPORTATION; AND THE REMAINDER OF THE REVENUES FROM SUCH TAX TO BE UTILIZED FOR MARKETING AND EVENT SPONSORSHIP; SHALL ALL REVENUES RECEIVED BY THE TOWN FROM SUCH TAXES AND EARNINGS THEREON BE COLLECTED, RETAINED, AND SPENT WITHOUT LIMITATION OR CONDITION AS A VOTER APPROVED REVENUE CHANGE UNDER ARTICLE X, SECTION 20, OF THE COLORADO CONSTITUTION, OR ANY OTHER LAW?
The Town Clerk shall receive written comments for and against the proposal until 5:00 p.m. on Friday, September 18, 2009. Comments may be mailed or delivered to the Mt. Crested Butte Town Hall, PO Box 5800 (911 Gothic Road), Mt. Crested Butte, CO 81225. Those written comments received by the deadline shall then become part of a summary of comments, both for and against the proposal.
However, only those comments submitted by persons eligible to vote in the political subdivision must be summarized in the ballot issue notice. To be summarized in the ballot issue notice, the comments shall include a signature and the address where the signor is registered to vote.
Copies of the resolution are available for public inspection at the Mt. Crested Butte Town Hall, 911 Gothic Road, Mt. Crested Butte CO during business hours.
Dated this 19th day of August, 2009.
/s/ Donna Arwood
Town Clerk
Published in the Crested Butte News. Issues of August 28, September 4 and September 11, 2009. #082803
—MEETING NOTICE—
Regular P.O.A. Board Meeting Agenda
Thursday, September 10, 2009
crested butte south property owners association
61 teocalli road, crested butte, co 81224
phone: (970) 349-1162, website: www.cbsouth.net, fax: (970) 349-1163
Location: 61 Teocalli Road (P.O.A. Office, Upstairs) – Start Time: 6:00 PM
Questions about this Agenda/Meeting can be directed to 349-1162 or info@cbsouth.net
This agenda can also be viewed on-line at www.cbsouth.net
6:00 PM Call to Order
6:05 PM Existing Board Member Oath of Office (P.W.)
6:05 PM Approval of Minutes from August 2009 P.O.A. Board Meeting
6:10 PM Monthly Financial Report for August of 2009
6:20 PM Unscheduled Property Owner Comment Opportunity Time
New/Continued Business:
6:30 PM Alleged Covenant Violations Hearing and Variance Request Hearing for 539 Haverly Street Fence, a.k.a. Lot 13, Block 18, Filing #3
7:30 PM Alleged Covenant Violation Hearing regarding Lot Appearance at 104 Blackstock Drive, a.k.a. Lot 24, Block 4, Filing #2
7:45 PM Discussion / Guidance on Garage Progress at 635 Cascadilla Street, Unit A, a.k.a. Lot 1, Block 8, Filing #2
8:15 PM 2008 P.O.A. Audit Review
8:30 PM Request by Property Owner for a Survey about Dirt Bikes in CB South
8:45 PM Formulation of the 2010 P.O.A. Goals and Objectives
9:00 PM Discussion: Intent / Interpretation / Possibly Seeking a Change to Section 7.01 of the Covenants for CB South (RV and Trailer Storage in CB South)
9:30 PM Manager’s Report
• Search and rescue snowmobile acquisition for Nordic Grooming
• BOPA Clean Up Day – Saturday, September 26, 2009
• Set October P.O.A. Board Meeting Date
10:00 PM Adjourn Meeting
The indicated times are intended to be used as guides only. The order of items as well as the length of the discussion for each item is at the discretion of the Board. We advise you to be present at the beginning of the meeting regardless of the estimated times.
Published in the Crested Butte News. Issues of September 4 and 11, 2009. #090402
—Notice of Public Hearing—
Crested Butte Planning Commission
Town of Crested Butte, Colorado
Please take notice that a Public Hearing, conducted by the Crested Butte Planning Commission, will be held on September 14, 2009 beginning at 5:30 p.m. in the Crested Butte Town Hall located at 507 Maroon Ave. in Crested Butte, Colorado. The purpose of the public hearing will be to receive public comments about the Subdivision Sketch Plan for the Foothills at Crested Butte. Approval of the Subdivision Sketch Plan is requested. The land proposed to be annexed to Crested Butte and subdivided is the 44.5 acres located north of Butte Avenue and the Town Shops, east of the Gothic Road (County Road 317) west of the Mt. Crested Butte Recreation Path and mostly south of the Crested Butte Cemetery, however about seven acres is located east of the Cemetery, in the SW 1/4 of Section 35, Township 13 South, Range 86 West of the Sixth Principal Meridian, Gunnison County, Colorado.
Information about the proposed Subdivision Sketch Plan is available at the Crested Butte Planning Department and at www.townofcrestedbutte.com. Questions may be directed to the Crested Butte Planning Department or the Crested Butte Planning Commission when it meets to discuss the proposed Subdivision Sketch Plan.
TOWN OF CRESTED BUTTE
By John F. Hess, Director of Planning and Community Development.
Published in the Crested Butte News. Issues of August 14, and September 4, 2009. #081404