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—Gunnison County Board of County Commissioners Meetings—
The Board of County Commissioners meets on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month for Regular Meetings and on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month for Work Sessions. Special Meetings, including Public Hearings, may be scheduled at any time.
Meetings are held in the Gunnison County Board of County Commissioners boardroom located in the Gunnison County Courthouse at 200 E. Virginia, Gunnison, CO 81230. Agendas are posted in the glass display case at the Courthouse and on the County is website at www.gunnisoncounty.org/commissioners_meetings.html. Agendas are subject to the addition of items up to 24 hours in advance of a meeting. Deletions from an agenda may occur at any time. For further information, please contact County Administration at (970) 641-0248. If special accommodations are necessary per ADA requirements, please contact County Administration or TTY 641-3061 prior to the meeting.
Published in the Crested Butte News. Issues of March 5, 12, 19, and 26, 2010. #020501
SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION
THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO:
TO THE ABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANTS:
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 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 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 the action to quiet the title of the Plaintiff in and to the real property situate in Gunnison County, Colorado, more particularly described below:
Senator Beck Lode Mining Claim, U.S. Survey No. 16567; An undivided 1/2 interest in the Alta Lode Mining Claim, U.S. Survey No. 7057; and
An undivided 1/3 interest in the Celestial Lode Mining Claim, U.S. Survey No. 2100, according to the United States Patents thereof,
Quartz Creek Mining District,
County of Gunnison,
State of Colorado,
Respectfully submitted this 22nd day of February, 2010.
O’HAYRE, DAWSON & NORRIS, P.C.
By: Jill T. Norris
Jill T. Norris, Reg. No. 26464
Attorney for Plaintiff
Published in the Crested Butte News. Issues of February 26, March 5, 12, 19 and 26, 2010. #022604
—SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA—
GUNNISON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Tuesday, March 30, 2010
Commissioners Meeting Room at Courthouse
8:30 am •Call to Order
•Architect Selection for Jail and Public Works Facilities Projects
NOTE: This agenda is subject to change, including the addition of items up to 24 hours in advance or the deletion of items at any time. All times are approximate. The County Manager, Assistant County Manager, and County Attorney’s Reports may include administrative items not listed. Regular Meetings, Public Hearings, and Special Meetings are recorded and ACTION MAY BE TAKEN ON ANY ITEM. Work Sessions are not recorded and formal action cannot be taken. For further information, contact the County Administration office at 641-0248. If special accommodations are necessary per ADA, contact 641-0248 or TTY 641-3061 prior to the meeting. MINUTES of meetings are posted at: www.gunnisoncounty.org approximately 2 weeks after the meeting.
Published in the Crested Butte News, Issues of March 26, 2010 #032608
NOTICE OF SALE
Under a Judgment and Decree of Foreclosure entered January 20, 2010, in the above entitled action, I am ordered to sell certain real property, as follows:
Original Grantor: Rafael D. Diaz
Original Lien Holder: Mt. Crested Butte Water and Sanitation District, a Colorado Special District
Current Lien Holder: Mt. Crested Butte Water and Sanitation District, a Colorado Special District
Date of Statement of Lien: February 23, 2009
Date of Recording of
Statement of Lien: February 25, 2009
County of Recording: Gunnison
Recording Information: Reception No. 589201
Original Principal Balance of the secured
Indebtedness: $1,111.18
Outstanding Principal Balance of the secured
indebtedness as of the date hereof: $2,753.28
Amount of Judgment entered: $3,844.82
Description of property to be foreclosed:
A parcel of land located in the North 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 26, Township 13 South, Range 86 West of the Sixth Principal Meridian, Gunnison, County, Colorado, described as follows:
Beginning at the point of intersection of the South boundary of the said North 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 with the Northwesterly boundary of Hunter Hill road as extended, from whence the Southeast corner (brass capped) of said Section 26 bears North 89º36’06” East 1280.74 feet and thence South 2º39’58” East 1324.75 feet;
THENCE proceeding around the parcel herein described on a curve to the right along said Northwesterly Road boundary 2.36 feet, said curve having a radius of 400.0 feet and a chord which bears North 27º25’34” East 2.36 feet;
THENCE North 27º35’41 “ East along said Northwesterly road boundary 29.87 feet;
THENCE North 28º14’14” East along the above said road boundary 100.0 feet;
THENCE leaving said road boundary North 60º29’00” West 119.68 feet;
THENCE South 35º56’00” West 160.99 feet;
THENCE South 89º36’06” West 73.0 feet to the Easterly boundary of Hunter Hill Road;
THENCE along said Easterly road boundary South 22º02’10” West 50.0 feet to the South boundary of the said North 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4;
THENCE North 89º36’06” East along the above said South boundary 228.15 feet to the Point of Beginning.
TOGETHER with an easement encompassing an off-road parking area and access way, said area being described as follows:
Beginning at the most Northerly corner of the above described .5942
acre parcel;
THENCE North 35º56’00” East 40.50 feet;
THENCE North 31º32’28” East 182.46 feet;
THENCE North 55º23’42” West 51.0 feet;
THENCE South 37º21’12” West 218.04 feet to the most Southeasterly corner of a tract of land described in Book 397 at Page 170 of the records of Gunnison County;
THENCE North 52º41’48” West 84.69 feet;
THENCE South 04º41’26” West 62.99 feet to the Easterly boundary of Hunter Hill Road;
THENCE on a curve to the right along the above said Easterly road boundary 59.33 feet, said curve having a radius of 70.53 feet and a chord which bears South 02º54’47” East 57.60 feet;
THENCE South 22º02’10” West along said Easterly road boundary 114.16 feet;
THENCE North 89º36’06” East 73.0 feet;
THENCE North 35º56’00” East 160.99 feet to the Point of Beginning.
County of Gunnison, State of Colorado.
THE PROPERTY TO BE SOLD AND DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN.
THE LIEN BEING FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.
C.R.S. § 32-1-1001 has been violated as follows: failure to pay certain fees, rates, tolls, penalties or charges for services, programs, or facilities furnished by the Mt. Crested Butte Water and Sanitation District when the same were due and owing and the legal holder of the indebtedness has accelerated the same and declared the same immediately fully due and payable.
NOTICE OF SALE
THEREFORE, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that I will, at 9:00 o’clock a.m., on Thursday, May 6, 2010, in the Office of the Gunnison County Sheriff, 200 E. Virginia Avenue, Gunnison, Colorado, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property described above, and all interest of said Grantor and the heirs and assigns of said Grantor therein, for the purpose of paying the judgment amount entered herein, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.
First Publication: March 19, 2010
Last Publication: April 16, 2010
Name of Publication: The Crested Butte News
NOTICE OF RIGHTS
YOU MAY HAVE AN INTEREST IN THE REAL PROPERTY BEING FORECLOSED, OR HAVE CERTAIN RIGHTS OR SUFFER CERTAIN LIABILITIES PURSUANT TO COLORADO STATUTES AS A RESULT OF SAID FORECLOSURE. YOU MAY HAVE THE RIGHT TO REDEEM SAID REAL PROPERTY OR YOU MAY HAVE THE RIGHT TO CURE A DEFAULT UNDER THE LIEN BEING FORECLOSED.
A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE PURSUANT TO § 38-38-104, C.R.S., SHALL BE FILED WITH THE SHERIFF AT LEAST FIFTEEN (15) CALENDAR DAYS PRIOR TO THE FIRST SCHEDULED SALE DATE OR ANY DATE TO WHICH THE SALE IS CONTINUED.
A NOTICE OF INTENT TO REDEEM FILED PURSUANT TO § 38-38-302, C.R.S., SHALL BE FILED WITH THE SHERIFF NO LATER THAN EIGHT (8) BUSINESS DAYS AFTER THE SALE.
The name, address and telephone number of the attorney representing the holder of the evidence of debt is as follows:
Jill T. Norris, Attorney Registration #26464, O’Hayre, Dawson & Norris, P.C., 120 N. Taylor Street, Gunnison, Colorado 81230, (970) 641-3326
THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.
This Sheriffs Notice of Sale is signed 3-12-10.
Rick Murdie, Sheriff, Gunnison County, Colorado
Published in the Crested Butte News. Issues of March 19, 26, April 2, 9 and 16, 2010. #031902
—legal notice—
Spring Prescribed Burning Announced
Gunnison, CO., (March 18, 2010) – The U.S. Forest Service (USFS) and the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) in Gunnison are planning to conduct prescribed burns this spring, depending upon conducive weather and ground conditions. Most of the prescribed burns will occur between mid March and into June, depending upon conditions. Burns are proposed utilizing joint agency resources for the following areas:
Goose Creek (BLM): This burn is located five miles northwest of Powderhorn along County Road 26 (Sapinero Cutoff Road). About 200 acres are planned for burning to reduce hazardous fuels and promote ecosystem restoration as the primary objectives.
Powderhorn (BLM): About 600 acres are planned to burn along the 10 Mile Springs Road, located south of the town of Powderhorn. The objective of the burn is to reduce fuels that have built up and promote forest health.
West Elk (USFS, CDOW, and BLM): This burn is located 14 miles west of Gunnison and about 4-6 miles north of Blue Mesa Reservoir. About 200 acres are planned to accomplish wildlife habitat improvement and fuels in the area.
One Mile (USFS): This burn is east-northeast of Gunnison in the Beaver Creek Sewell and Cabin Creek drainages. Wildlife habitat improvement, range betterment and fuels reduction are the primary objectives, with about 1200 acres planned for burning.
Tomichi (USFS): This burn is located 25 to 35 miles east of Gunnison and is broken down into two units: the Sawmill Gulch unit consisting of approximately 200 acres and the Black Sage Pass unit of approximately 100 acres. Fuels reduction and ecosystem restoration are the main objectives for the project.
Ohio City-Pitkin (USFS): This burn is located northwest of the town of Ohio City. The main objective for this burn is fuels reduction in the Wildland Urban Interface. Approximately 300 acres are planned for burning.
Alpine (USFS): This burn is located 10 miles north of Lake City. The objectives for this burn are fuels reduction and wildlife habitat improvement. About 100 acres is planned for burning.
Yellow Pine (USFS): This burn is located 2 miles northwest of Waunita Hot Spring. The main objective of this burn is fuels reduction around the 230 Kv Western Area Power Authority (WAPA) power line. About 200 acres are planned for burning.
Los Pinos (USFS): This burn is located 35 miles south of Gunnison in the Cochetopa Park area. Range and wildlife habitat improvement and fuels reduction are the main objectives. Approximately 800 acres are planned for burning.
Taylor Canyon (USFS): This burn is located 20 miles northeast of Gunnison on the north side of the Taylor River. The primary objective for this burn is to open up migration corridors for bighorn sheep. This burn will have two separate burn periods, one period starting in late March to mid- May and the other starting in Mid-July during the monsoon season to late August. The Doctor Park Trail (Trail # 424) may be closed at times during burning and public notice of this will be posted and communicated prior to the burn. About 400 acres are planned to be burned this year.
Published in the Crested Butte News. Issues of March 26, 2010. #032604
—Notice of Request for Quotes—
The Gunnison Valley Transportation Authority (RTA), requests quotes from individuals and firms interested in providing the following:
Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) Cleaning System, Installation of DPF Cleaning System, & Training of Employees to use DPF Cleaning System,
Any questions regarding quote documents should be directed to:
Scott Truex, Executive Director
Gunnison Valley RTA
P.O. Box 39
Crested Butte, CO 81224
Phone: (970)275-0111
Fax: (970)349-6626
e-mail: struex@wic.net
This equipment will be purchased with financial assistance from the Colorado Department of Transportation, (CDOT), and the contract awarded will be subject to a financial assistance contract between the Town of Crested Butte and CDOT.
Sealed quotes for this purchase will be received at the Town of Crested Butte Town Offices, 507 Maroon Avenue, P.O. Box 39, Crested Butte, CO 81224 until 3:00 p.m. local time, May 31, 2010. Any quotes received after this date and time will not be considered and will be returned to the bidder. There will not be a formal bid opening meeting. Qualified quotes will be presented by the RTA staff to the RTA Board of Directors at a regular or special meeting – date and time to be announced. The board may act at that time or the board may wait until a contract has been executed between the RTA and CDOT if such contract has not then been executed.
All bidders will be required to certify they are not on the Comptroller General’s list of ineligible contractors and are subject to the Department of Transportation Title 49 Code of Federal Regulations, Part 21.
All quotes will be required to comply with applicable Equal Opportunity laws and regulations. The RTA prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, age, sex, disability, marital status, political affiliation, national origin, or ancestry.
Disadvantaged Business Enterprises shall have the maximum practicable opportunity to participate in this project. Qualified firms will be required to address the utilization of DBEs in their bids.
This Request for Quotes does not commit the RTA to award any contract, to pay any costs incurred in preparation of a quote, or to procure or contract for services or materials. The RTA reserves the right to reject any and all quotes, to advertise, to waive any irregularities, and to make awards in the best interest of the RTA.
RFQ Schedule
Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) Cleaning System, Installation of DPF Cleaning System, & Training of Employees to use DPF Cleaning System.
Advertise: March 26, 2010
Request for clarification deadline: May 3, 2010
Receipt of Quotes Documents: May 31, 2010
Published in the Crested Butte News, Issue of March 26, 2010 #032605
—Preliminary AGENDA—
GUNNISON COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION
Friday, March 26, 2010
8:45 a.m.
• Call to order; determine quorum
• Approval of Minutes
• Unscheduled citizens: A brief period in which the public is invited to make general comments or ask questions of the Commission or Planning Staff about items which are not scheduled on the day’s agenda.
9:00 a.m. Tomichi Creek Subdivision – Mark Lucas, work session/possible action, modifications to the landscaping plan; located in the SE1/4 Section 10 and the N1/2NE1/4 Section 15, Township 49 North, Range 1 West, N.M.PM., Gunnison County, Colorado. Generally located 2 miles southwest of the City of Gunnison, at the end of Fairway Lane, east of the Tomichi Condominiums
10:00 a.m. David Baumgarten, County Attorney, and Joanne Williams, Community Development Director: Planning Commission training, including discussion of ex parte communications, Colorado Open Meetings Law, personal liability of planning commissioners, an overview of information included within the Commission’s Planning Commissioner Handbook, and review/update of Planning Commission Projects
Lunch
1:00 p.m. Quarterly Joint Meeting with Board of County Commissioners, general discussion that may include the following:
•County Attorney David Baumgarten, discussion of public hearing closure timing, review of action documents before public hearing is closed, interaction with applicant and/or public as part of working through action documents.
• David Baumgarten: Update on legislation, moratorium, etc. on marijuana dispensaries
• Board’s appointment of members, and charge to Carbon Neutrality Committee
• Update of Board’s discussions with City and Town councils concerning possible work on intergovernmental agreements; Board clarification of Planning Commission role if/when such work is initiated
• BOCC update on status of Gunnison Sage-grouse issues
Staff, discussion of policy allowing delay of payment of Essential Housing Linkage fee to Certificate of Occupancy receipt.
• Strategic Plan Strategic Result: “By 2012, 90% of New Lot Approvals will be Close to Population Centers and Served by Central Services and Utilities.” Update from BOCC from March 9 discussion: Charge to Planning Commission to take a new look at locational standards in LUR, particularly including how cumulative impacts ought to be considered in determining location of more dense development.
• Prioritization by Board of possible amendments to the Land Use Resolution:
• Minor and Major Impact classifications: Discussion of how BOCC makes its determinations in considering appropriate impact classifications, particularly in considering an appeal of a Planning Commission classification of an application.
• Inclusionary housing. Clarification of whether this issue is off the table for the time being.
• Ridgeline standards: Sec. 11-108: I. 1. e.: Should there be language changed/added that specifically require that replacement vegetation should be the equivalent of vegetation that was destroyed, or has died, or that it should be at a minimum height, evergreen, etc.? How to resolve conflicts between requiring screening vs. defensible space. Also, how to address the issue of a landowner’s causing limitations on their own property (including proposed house size), and how that should affect determination of compliance with the “unavoidability” element of this section.
• Ranchland Initiative: Status, discussion in follow-up to BOCC’s public meeting on the issue March 16
End of Meeting
Adjourn
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 Community Development Department (641-0360) ahead of time to confirm its scheduled time. Anyone needing special accommodations, please contact the Community Development Department before the meeting.
Published in the Crested Butte News, Issue of March 26, 2010 #032610