The Crested Butte News Serving the Gunnison Valley since 1999
—INVITATION TO BID—
The Town of Crested Butte Colorado will be accepting separate sealed BIDS for:
Wastewater Treatment Facility Improvements
The work of this project will include the furnishing of labor, materials, and equipment for the construction of the Town of Crested Butte Wastewater Treatment Facility Improvements including a new secondary clarifier, new clarifier building, relocation of certain utilities, electrical and mechanical systems to support the new facilities.
A Pre-Bid meeting and site visit will be held on March 23rd, 2010. The meeting will start at 10:00 AM at the Crested Butte Town Hall 507 Maroon Ave, Crested Butte Colorado.
Bids will be received by Mr. Rodney Due, Public Works Director, Town of Crested Butte at Town Hall 507 Maroon Ave, Crested Butte Colorado 81224 until 11:00 AM on April 2nd, 2010 at which time they will be opened and publicly read aloud.
Copies of the Contract Documents may be obtained on or after Monday, March 8th, 2010 from:
Schmueser Gordon Meyer, Inc.,
103 West Tomichi Avenue
Gunnison CO, 81230
(970) 641-5355
Hard copies are available to be delivered via FedEx after receipt of a non refundable $300.00 fee.
Published in the Crested Butte News. Issues of March 5, 12, 19 and 26, 2010. #030503
—NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING—
CRESTED BUTTE BOARD OF ZONING AND ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW
TOWN OF CRESTED BUTTE, COLORADO
302 Whiterock Ave.
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT a public hearing, which may result in the granting of a vested property right, will be held on January 27, 2010 beginning at 6:00 p.m. in the Crested Butte Town Hall located at 507 Maroon Ave. in Crested Butte, Colorado for the purpose of considering the following:
The application of Kyleena Graceffa to construct a stairway from a second story deck located at 302 Whiterock Ave., Block 39, west 25 feet of lots 12-15 and the east 25’ of Third Street adjacent to said lots in the R2C zone.
Additional requirements:
– Architectural approval is required.
TOWN OF CRESTED BUTTE
By Phillip Supino, Building Administrator
Published in the Crested Butte News. Issues of March 19 and 26, 2010. #031911
—INVITATION TO BID—
CRESTED BUTTE FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT
BUCKHORN RANCH STORAGE BUILDING
Crested Butte Fire Protection District is requesting bids to construct a storage building to be located within the Buckhorn Ranch subdivision during the spring/summer of 2010.
The project includes construction of a 42×50 foot conventional wood-framed structure with hardiplank and corrugated metal exterior finish with metal roof panels. The project includes the preparation of the site to include the foundation, driving/parking surfaces, and landscaping. The project also includes specific plumbing, electrical, and other systems typical of multi-use storage building.
Pursuant to statutory requirements, qualified bidders must provide written assurance with the submission of a bid that both performance and payment bonds can be provided should the contractor be awarded the contract to construct the building.
The bid award will be made to the contractor who is determined to best meet the needs of the Fire District. Highest priority will be given to bidders and subcontractors who reside or own property within District boundaries. The Fire District retains the exclusive right to determine the contractor that best meets the needs of the District and may reject any and all bids as it deems appropriate, and has no legal obligation to accept the lowest bid.
Sealed bids will be accepted until 3:00 PM on Friday, April 30, 2010 at which time they will be opened and read aloud.
Specifications and plans for said project can be obtained upon payment of a $50 refundable fee. Plans are available from District Manager Mike Miller at the Crested Butte Fire Station, 306 Maroon Avenue, Crested Butte, Colorado.
For further information, contact Mike Miller at 970-349-5333, by fax at 970-349-0438 or by email: mikem@crestedbutte.net.
Published in the Crested Butte News. Issues of March 19, 26, April 2 and 9, 2010. #031903
—NOTICE—
The Mountain Express is seeking to fill a vacancy on the Board of Directors. The Member at Large position is voluntary and would start April 19, 2010 running through July 19, 2011. The candidate must be a resident of Gunnison County and shall not be a current employee Or member of the Town Council of either Crested Butte or Mt. Crested Butte or a current employee of the Mountain Express. The board of directors meets the third Monday of every month at 9:00 a.m. Duties include working with the other board members to set policies and oversee the business of Mountain Express. Please submit letter of interest to: The Mountain Express Board of Directors, c/o Chris Larsen, P.O.Box 3482, Crested Butte, CO 81224 by April 12, 2010. EOE.
Published in the Crested Butte News. Issues of March 19, 26 and April 2, 2010. #031913
—PUBLIC NOTICE—
PLANNING COMMISSION VACANCY
TOWN OF MT. CRESTED BUTTE
The Mt. Crested Butte Town Council will be appointing four (4) members to the Planning Commission at the Tuesday, April 6, 2010 Town Council meeting. All seats are expired two-year terms ending April 2012.
Duties include architectural design review, recommendations to the Town Council on rezoning applications, variance requests, conditional use requests and formulating town planning policies. Applicants must be qualified electors and residents of the Town and may apply by submitting a letter of interest to the Mt Crested Butte Town Hall, 911 Gothic Road, PO Box 5800, by Thursday, April 1 or by stating his/her interest at the April 6 Town Council meeting.
Published in the Crested Butte News. Issues of March 19 and 26, 2010. #031901
—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.
Camp 4 402 ½ Elk Avenue April 10, 2010
Lil’s Sushi Bar 321 Elk Avenue April 10, 2010
Paradise Café 303 Elk Avenue April 10, 2010
True Value 608 6th Street April 10, 2010
Published in the Crested Butte News. Issue of March 26, 2010. #032602
—LEGAL NOTICE—
CATEGORICAL EXCLUSION DETERMINATION
FOR THE PROPOSED WASTEWATER PROJECT FOR THE
TOWN OF CRESTED BUTTE
The Water Quality Control Division of the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment has conducted a review of the proposed wastewater project for the Town of Crested Butte in accordance with EPA and the State of Colorado procedures for implementing the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) (40 CFR Part 6) and the State of Colorado NEPA-like policy (SRF Operating Agreement). The State has determined that this project is eligible for a categorical exclusion. Accordingly, the State is exempting the project from further substantive environmental review requirements under the above stated policies.
Project Description:
The proposed project is the construction of a secondary clarifier and the rehabilitation of the collection system. The project will be funded through a loan from the Water Pollution Control Revolving Fund in the amount of $2,300,000 at 2.5% for 20 years. There will be no rate increase from the proposed project.
Criteria for Granting a Categorical Exclusion under 40 CFR parts 6.107 and 6.505
The action proposed will ensure compliance with current and future water treatment standards. The following criteria condition the allowance of the categorical exclusion for the proposed action:
• Construction of new ancillary facilities either adjacent or appurtenant to existing facilities which do not affect the degree or capacity of treatment.
• Minor upgrades and expansions of existing treatment works in sewered communities.
The documentation to support this decision will be on file at the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, Water Quality Control Division, in Denver, Colorado and is available for public scrutiny upon request. Comments concerning this decision may be addressed to:
Scott Garncarz, Project Manager
Financial Solutions Unit –
Water Quality Control Division
Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment
4300 Cherry Creek Drive South
Denver, Colorado 80246
Steven H. Gunderson, Director
Water Quality Control Division
Published in the Crested Butte News. Issue of March 26, 2010. #032603
—REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES—
Town of Mt. Crested Butte, Colorado
THE TOWN OF MT. CRESTED BUTTE IS SEEKING PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION IN 2010 OF VARIOUS ROAD REPAIRS INCLUDING STORM WATER DRAINAGE AND SUBSURFACE DRAINAGE IN VARIOUS LOCATIONS THROUGHOUT THE TOWN OF MT. CRESTED BUTTE
The services to be provided include, but may not be limited to:
-Designing and engineering various road repairs;
-Designing and engineering solutions to multiple water/moisture problem areas adjacent to and under existing road surfaces in various locations throughout Town; the areas include surface storm water management and subsurface water management;
-Surveying;
-Construction Drawings;
-Preparation of construction bid package;
-Conducting any pre-construction conference;
-On site supervision of construction and preparation of construction reports;
-Reviewing and recommending approval of all contractor requests for payment and submitting requests to the Town of Mt. Crested Butte for approval and payment;
-Provide reproducible as-built plan drawings to the Town of Mt. Crested Butte upon project completion;
-Conducting final inspection and testing;
-Assisting with preparation of the certification of completion.
Note: The RFP will be due April 2, 2010 and these various public improvements are scheduled to be completed by October 1, 2010.
Responses should include:
1. The firm’s legal name, address, and telephone number;
2. The principal(s) of the firm and their experience and qualifications;
3. The experience and qualifications of the staff to be assigned to the project;
4. A description of the firm’s prior experience, including any similar projects, size of community, location, total construction cost and name of a local official knowledgeable regarding the firm’s performance;
5. A description of the firm’s current work activities and how these would be coordinated with the project.
Respondents will be evaluated according to the following factors:
1. Qualifications of professional personnel to be assigned to the project;
2. Familiarity with Mt. Crested Butte’s Roads and Transportation Issues;
3. Related experience on similar projects;
4. Recent and current work for/or in the Town.
The selection committee, after review of the RFP’s, may interview one or more qualified firms. The award will be made to the most qualified engineering firm whose proposal is deemed most advantageous to the Town of Mt. Crested Butte, all factors considered. Unsuccessful firms will be notified as soon as possible.
Questions should be directed to Pepe Valian, Maintenance Supervisor, pvalian@mtcrestedbutte-co.gov; or Joseph W. Fitzpatrick, Jr., Town Manager, jfitzpatrick@mtcrestedbutte-co.gov, Town of Mt. Crested Butte, P.O. Box 5800, Mt. Crested Butte, Colorado 81225 or by calling (970) 349-6632. Two copies of written statements and professional proposals shall be submitted to the Town Manager at the above address on or before 5:00 p.m. local time on April 2, 2010. Please state “ROAD AND DRAINAGE PROJECT 2010” on the outside of the response package.
The Town of Mt. Crested Butte reserves the right to reject any and all proposals, to waive formalities or to accept any proposal which appears to serve the best interest of the Town of Mt. Crested Butte, Colorado.
Published in the Crested Butte News. Issues of March 19 and 26, 2010. #031905
—NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING—
CRESTED BUTTE BOARD OF ZONING AND ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW
TOWN OF CRESTED BUTTE, COLORADO
127 Maroon Ave.
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT a public hearing, which may result in the granting of a vested property right, will be held on January 27, 2010 beginning at 6:00 p.m. in the Crested Butte Town Hall located at 507 Maroon Ave. in Crested Butte, Colorado for the purpose of considering the following:
The application of Bill and Amy Conway to demolish a portion of a non-historic accessory dwelling and construct a new addition to be located at 127 Maroon Ave., Block 17, lots 29-30 in the RlC zone.
Additional requirements:
– Architectural approval is required.
– Permission to demolish a portion of a non-historic accessory dwelling is required.
– Expansion of a conditional use for an accessory dwelling is required.
– A conditional waiver to allow a non-conforming aspect with respect to the rear-yard setback is required.
(see attached drawing)
TOWN OF CRESTED BUTTE
By Phillip Supino, Building Administrator
Published in the Crested Butte News. Issues of March 19 and 26, 2010. #031910
—LEGAL NOTICE—
RESOLUTION NO. 1, SERIES 2010
A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF MT CRESTED BUTTE, COLORADO CANCELING THE APRIL 6, 2010 REGULAR MUNICIPAL ELECTION AND DECLARING THE CANDIDATES ELECTED
Whereas, Section 31-10-507, C.R.S., provides that if an ordinance has been duly adopted by a municipality requiring an affidavit of intent for write-in candidates pursuant to Section 31-10-306, C.R.S., the municipality may also provide that, if the only matter before the voters in an election is the election of persons to office and if at the close of business on the 19th day before the election there are not more candidates than offices to be filled at such election, including candidates filing affidavits of intent as write-in candidates, the Town Clerk, if instructed by resolution of the governing body, shall cancel the election and by resolution declare the candidates elected; and
Whereas, The Town Council of the Town of Mt Crested Butte, Colorado has enacted by ordinance Sections 2-1 and 2-2 of the Mt Crested Butte Town Code. Section 2-1 requires that an affidavit of intent be filed for a write-in candidate at least twenty days prior to the day of election. Section 2-2 provides that the election may be canceled if, at the close of business on the 19th day before the election there are not more candidates than offices to be filled at such election, including candidates who have filed affidavits of intent as write-in candidates; and
Whereas, The Town Clerk has certified to the Town Council that no affidavit of intent has been filed by any person as a write in candidate for the municipal election scheduled to be held on April 6, 2010, and that the number of candidates does not exceed the number of offices to be filled at said election.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF MT CRESTED BUTTE, COLORADO, that,
S ection 1. The Town Clerk is hereby instructed to cancel the regular municipal election scheduled for April 6, 2010.
Section 2. The Town Council further resolves that candidates William Buck, Daniel D’Aquila, Chris Morgan and David O’Reilly are declared elected as Town Council members of the Town of Mt Crested Butte for a term of 4 years each. Pursuant to the provision of Section 31-4-401, C.R.S., the terms of office of said elected officials shall commence upon being sworn into office at the next regular meeting of the governing body on April 6, 2010.
Section 3. Pursuant to the provisions of Section 31-10-507, C.R.S., the Town Clerk is hereby instructed to publish notice of election cancellation in order to inform the electors of the municipality and to post such notice at each polling place and in not less than one other public place to meet the requirements of Section 31-10-507, C.R.S.
READ AND ADOPTED this 16th day of March, 2010.
______________________________
William Buck, Mayor
Attest:
_________________________
Donna Arwood, Town Clerk
Published in the Crested Butte News. Issue of March 26, 2010 #032601
—NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING—
CRESTED BUTTE BOARD OF ZONING AND ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW
TOWN OF CRESTED BUTTE, COLORADO
330 Belleview Ave.
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT a public hearing, which may result in the granting of a vested property right, will be held on March 16, 2010 beginning at 6:00 p.m. in the Crested Butte Town Hall located at 507 Maroon Ave. in Crested Butte, Colorado for the purpose of considering the following:
The application of 330 Belleview, LLC to renovate a commercial building
Located at 330 Belleview Ave., Block 46, lots 1-3 in the C zone.
Additional requirements:
– Application is subject to the approval of a minor subdivision of lots 1, 2 and the east ½ of lot 3.
– A revocable license for an awning to extend into the 4 th Street right-of-way is requested.
– A conditional use permit to two residential units in the C zone is required.
– Architectural approval is required.
(see attached drawing)
TOWN OF CRESTED BUTTE
By Phillip Supino, Building Administrator
Published in the Crested Butte News. Issues of March 19 and 26, 2010. #031909
—INVITATION TO BID—
Vehicle Storage Building
Sealed Bids will be received for the Mt. Crested Butte Water and Sanitation District (hereinafter referred to as OWNER), at the office of the OWNER at 100 Gothic Road, attn: Frank Glick, Mt. Crested Butte, Colorado, 81225, until 3:00 p.m. M.D.T., our clock, on Thursday, April 8, 2010, for the bid of the Mount Crested Butte Vehicle Storage Building.
At said place and time, and promptly thereafter, all Bids that have been duly received will be publicly opened and read aloud.
This Project generally includes a three-bay, vehicle storage building for the existing wastewater treatment facility.
All Bids must be in accordance with the Contract Documents on file with the OWNER. Questions by Bidders should be addressed to the ENGINEER for resolution as early as possible. Contract Documents may be viewed at the following plan rooms:
• Western Colorado Contractors
Association
2470 F Road, Suite 14
Grand Junction, CO 81505
Phone: 970-245-1384
Copies of the Contract Documents, complete with Construction Drawings and Specifications, may be obtained from Stantec, upon payment of a non-refundable fee of Fifty Dollars ($50.00) per set, plus a $25.00 per set mailing charge (FedEx 2-day) made payable to Stantec. No partial sets will be issued.
The Contract Documents and Construction Drawings may be examined at the District Office, 100 Gothic Road, PO Box 5740, attn: Frank Glick, Mt. Crested Butte, Colorado, 81225, and at the office of Stantec.
A pre-bid conference and job walk-through with representatives of perspective Bidders will be held at 2:00 pm on Friday, April 2, 2010, at the District’s administration office at 100 Gothic Road in Mt. Crested Butte.
The Work is expected to commence within the time as required by Section 2.03 of the General Conditions. Substantial Completion of the Work is required as specified in the Agreement.
Bid security in the amount of not less than five percent (5%) of the total Bid must accompany each Bid in the form specified in the Instruction to Bidders.
The Successful Bidder will be required to furnish a Performance Bond and a Payment Bond guaranteeing faithful performance and the payment of all bills and obligations arising from the performance of the contract.
No Bid may be withdrawn within a period of ninety (90) days after the date fixed for opening Bids.
The OWNER reserves the right to reject any and all Bids, and to waive any informalities and irregularities therein.
Mt. Crested Butte Water and Sanitation District (OWNER)
By: Frank Glick, Manager
Published in the Crested Butte News, Issues of March 26 and April 2, 2010 #032606
—PLANNING COMMISSION—
TOWN OF MT. CRESTED BUTTE
The Town of Mt. Crested Butte Planning Commission is accepting letters of interest for four (4) vacant Planning Commission seats. Please send letters to Town of Mt. Crested Butte, P.O. Box 5800, Mt. Crested Butte, CO 81225 or to thenry@mtcrestedbutte-co.gov. Letters of interest must be received by April 1, 2010. Please call 970-349-6632 for additional information.
Published in the Crested Butte News. Issue of March 19 and 26, 2010. #031906
—Notice of Intent to Dispose of Property—
Notice is hereby given to the following parties that their personal property stored at Valley Storage 246 Riverland Drive Crested Butte, CO. will be sold or disposed of unless claimed prior to the 9th of April 2010 and/or fees are paid in full. Contact Discount/Valley Storage 100 East Gothic/PO Box 1504, Gunnison, CO 81230 or call 970-641-6655.
Unit #: D05 Name: William Conoley
Unit #: D09 Name: Bradford H Solinski
Unit #: D45 Name: Jim Brenny
Unit #: D46 Name: Mark Schwiesow
Unit #: G26 & G28 Name: Morgan Chavanaugh/Morgan Enterprises
Published in the Crested Butte News, Issues of March 26 and April 2, 2010 #032607