School bond passes/ Mt. Crested Butte issue fails

While the political campaigns on the national stage signified major change, Gunnison County voted to keep the Board of County Commissioners as it is, Tuesday, November 4, re-electing Hap Channell and Paula Swenson for second terms. The local school district and Rural Transportation Authority issues passed overwhelmingly but the proposed Mt. Crested Butte property tax increase failed by a handful of votes. Read More »

The Gunnison Board of County Commissioners can be seen as a rocking boat. Sometimes that boat swings toward a Democratic majority, as it did four years ago; sometimes it leans toward the Republican Party, as it did in 2000.
Inevitably, it’s the economy that sets the stage for the changes in the board’s majority. In 2000, as Gunnison County was suffering a dispiriting downturn, county voters had an ear for commissioner candidates who blamed the freshly revised Land Use Resolution for economic doldrums. After the election, commissioners Perry Anderson and the late Fred Field spent several years turning the document on its head at the request of the construction and real estate industries.
Fast-forward four years to the next county commissioner race with incumbents Anderson and Field defending their actions to challengers Hap Channell and Paula Swenson, both Democrats. With the biggest real estate boom in Gunnison County history under way, voters became concerned about whether their representatives had kept enough protections in the land use document to keep the area from becoming a mountain valley eyesore. Unconvinced by the incumbents’ arguments, voters installed Channell and Swenson to do the job—thereby creating an all-Democrat board with commissioner Jim Starr at the helm.
In the meantime, Gunnison County’s overall political demographic had started to change in the early 2000s. As The New Yorker noted in its September 1, 2008 edition, mountain town communities like Crested Butte were developing into blue strips that would eventually help put a Democratic U.S. Senator and U.S. House representative into office in 2004, and a Democratic governor in 2006. For good measure, Gunnison County helped elect a Democratic state senator and house representative. It seemed that the party could do no wrong, at least locally.
That brings us to today, with two Republicans—Erich Ferchau and Doug Sparks, both of Gunnison—challenging incumbent Democrats Channell and Swenson for seats representing Districts 2 and 1.
As was the case eight years ago, we’re facing a serious economic downturn, made worse by fears of local residents that the real estate they purchased four years ago isn’t worth what they paid for it in the rush to the bank.
In this environment, voters (who are the captains of that rocking boat, after all) are faced with two ways to steer. One is to continue on the course that Channell and Swenson have identified—plug resources into making Gunnison County more energy independent through partnerships with the municipalities and the Office for Resource Efficiency, continuing to require affordable housing fees to fund housing for its workforce, and hope that by keeping Gunnison County unique, money and economic opportunity will come to us.
In contrast, Ferchau and Sparks say they’re offering action. They want to offer incentives to outside businesses to set up permanent residence in Gunnison County. Ferchau, in particular, says he wants to entice businesses like those that send county residents to neighboring Montrose to buy groceries, clothes and whatever else at big box stores.
Both Republicans argue that the LUR is being used as a weapon against development, rather than a tool for conservation. However, these arguments seem stale. If it’s easy to entice businesses to relocate, then why didn’t their Republican predecessors do it during the last economic downturn? The answer is that it isn’t easy and those types of incentives don’t often bring the development that this community wants.
In fact, I believe the consensus reached eight years ago is that we’re better off encouraging local businesses to grow and diversify, rather than attempting to bring in someone else.
We can encourage growth by providing housing for workers, transportation for valley residents and visitors, and by protecting the clean water, air and environment that will keep them here.
Of course, that kind of growth isn’t as exciting as offering to bring in a mini-Google-type company that could set up overnight. But I believe it’s more realistic and reflective of the type of community Gunnison County is endeavoring to be.
For this reason, I encourage voters to pick the path laid out by Channell and Swenson. They’re proven leaders and I urge voters to return them to office.

—Minor Impact Activity Watershed Permit—
Public Notice
Town of Crested Butte, Colorado
Please take notice that Gary Huresky, on behalf of Jeremy Wegner, has submitted an application for a Minor Impact Activity Watershed Permit to the Town of Crested Butte to install a Gray Water System in the Crested Butte municipal watershed. 
The property is located at 270 7th street in the town of Irwin. 
Legal description of the Parcel(s) is as follows:
Lots 1 through 5, both inclusive and Lots 15 through 18, both inclusive, Block 11, TOWN OF IRWIN, according to the official plat thereof filed September 6, 1894 as Reception No. 70551,
TOGETHER WITH the vacated alley between Lots 1 through 4, both inclusive and Lots 15 through 18, both inclusive and the North one-half of the vacated alley lying adjacent to Lot 5, said Block 11
Application materials are available for review in the Public Works Office in Crested Butte Town Hall located at 507 Maroon Ave., Crested Butte, Colorado.  The public comment period will be from September 11, 2008 through September 25, 2008.  Comments must be written and be must be received by 5:00 p.m. on September 25, 2008. 
TOWN OF CRESTED BUTTE
By Rodney Due, Director of Public Works
Published in the Crested Butte News. Issue of September 12, 2008. #091213

—Special Board Meeting Agenda—
Mt. Crested Butte Water & Sanitation District
Thursday, September 18, 2008 ~ 2:00 PM

#1 –    North Village Reservoir   
#2 –     (Possible) Executive Session
 # 3 –     Adjourn
Published in the Crested Butte News. Issue of September 12, 2008. #091210

—AGENDA
Monday, September, 15, 2008 ~ 9:00 a.m.
Mountain Express Transportation Committee
Mt Crested Butte Town Hall

A) Roll Call
B) Reading and Approval of the Minutes of July 14, 2008 & August 18, 2008.
C) Transit Manager’s Operational and Financial Report
D) Unfinished Business
    1) Update on Financial Task Force
    2) Update on New Facility
    3) Update on Lease
    4) Possible Approval of Bank Loan
    5) 2009 Budget Discussion
E) New Business
F) Unscheduled Business
G) Adjournment
Published in the Crested Butte News. Issue of September 12, 2008. #0912119

—LEGAL—

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, that Ordinance No. 17, Series 2008, was passed on second reading and public hearing at a regular meeting of the Town Council of the Town of Crested Butte, Colorado, on Tuesday, the 2nd day of September, 2008 in the Town Offices at 507 Maroon Avenue, Crested Butte, Colorado:
Ordinance No. 17, Series 2008 – An Ordinance Amending the Town Code Provisions to the Regulation of Noise in Order to Renumber said Provisions.  
The full text of Ordinance No. 17, Series 2008 is on file at the Town Offices at 507 Maroon Avenue for public reading and available on the Town website at townofcrestedbutte.com.  This ordinance shall become effective five days after the date of publication.    
TOWN OF CRESTED BUTTE, COLORADO
 /s/ Eileen Hughes, Town Clerk
Published in the Crested Butte News. Issue of September 12, 2008. #091218

—LEGAL—

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, that Ordinance No. 16, Series 2008, was passed on second reading and public hearing at a regular meeting of the Town Council of the Town of Crested Butte, Colorado, on Tuesday, the 2nd day of September, 2008 in the Town Offices at 507 Maroon Avenue, Crested Butte, Colorado:
Ordinance No. 16, Series 2008 – An Ordinance Amending the Town Code Relative to Fines Imposed for Underage Consumption of Alcohol so that such Fines Comport with the Fines Established for Such Offense Under Colorado State Statute. 
The full text of Ordinance No. 16, Series 2008 is on file at the Town Offices at 507 Maroon Avenue for public reading and available on the Town website at townofcrestedbutte.com.  This ordinance shall become effective five days after the date of publication.    
TOWN OF CRESTED BUTTE, COLORADO/s/ Eileen Hughes, Town Clerk
Published in the Crested Butte News. Issue of September 12, 2008. #091217

—LEGAL—

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, that Ordinance No. 15, Series 2008, was passed on second reading and public hearing at a regular meeting of the Town Council of the Town of Crested Butte, Colorado, on Tuesday, the 2nd day of September, 2008 in the Town Offices at 507 Maroon Avenue, Crested Butte, Colorado:
Ordinance No. 15, Series 2008 – An Ordinance Repealing Article 5-8 of the Town Code Relative to News Racks Licensing and Permits. 
The full text of Ordinance No. 15, Series 2008 is on file at the Town Offices at 507 Maroon Avenue for public reading and available on the Town website at townofcrestedbutte.com.  This ordinance shall become effective five days after the date of publication.    
TOWN OF CRESTED BUTTE, COLORADO
/s/ Eileen Hughes, Town Clerk
Published in the Crested Butte News. Issue of September 12, 2008. #091216

—LEGAL—

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, that Ordinance No. 14, Series 2008, was passed on second reading and public hearing at a regular meeting of the Town Council of the Town of Crested Butte, Colorado, on Tuesday, the 2nd day of September, 2008 in the Town Offices at 507 Maroon Avenue, Crested Butte, Colorado:
Ordinance No. 14, Series 2008 – An Ordinance Amending Article 14-5 of the Town Code, the Town’s Watershed Protection District Ordinance, to Include an Exemption from the Applicability of such Ordinance for Activities of the United States Forest Service. 
The full text of Ordinance No. 14, Series 2008 is on file at the Town Offices at 507 Maroon Avenue for public reading and available on the Town website at townofcrestedbutte.com.  This ordinance shall become effective five days after the date of publication.
TOWN OF CRESTED BUTTE, COLORADO
/s/ Eileen Hughes, Town Clerk
Published in the Crested Butte News. Issue of September 12, 2008. #091215

—NOTICE OF VARIANCE REQUEST—
SKYLAND COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
350 Country Club Drive, Suite 112A
Crested Butte, CO 81224
Phone (970) 349-7411 Fax (970) 349-5054
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Board of Directors of the Skyland Community Association will take input on the following variance request.  All objections should be submitted in writing to the association by September 26th, 2008.
Allow the eave from the front porch and the eave from the Northeast corner of the garage to extend beyond the building envelope at a new home on Lot S-135, Skyland Third Filing, Phase 1. Plans for the new home including design specifications may be viewed in the Skyland Community Association business office located at the address noted above. Business hours are Monday-Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00pm.
The lot is located at 655 Country Club Drive. All questions should be addressed to Mike Billingsley at the above phone number.
Published in the Crested Butte News. Issue of September 12, 2008. #091214
 

—LEGAL NOTICE—
TOWN OF MT. CRESTED BUTTE, COLORADO

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that, on August 19, 2008, the Mt. Crested Butte Town Council approved a resolution calling for a special election on November 4, 2008 on a ballot issue on A DEBT QUESTION:
SHALL THE TOWN OF MT. CRESTED BUTTE DEBT BE INCREASED $8,610,000 WITH A REPAYMENT COST OF UP TO $16,227,000  FOR THE PURPOSE OF FINANCING
● AN EXTENSION OF THE EXISTING RECREATION PATH AND A NEW PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE,
● STREET IMPROVEMENTS,
● TENNIS COURT RESURFACING,
● PARKING LOT IMPROVEMENTS AT TOWN HALL, AND
● MAINTENANCE FACILITY IMPROVEMENTS;
AND SHALL SUCH DEBT BE IN THE FORM OF REVENUE BONDS PAYABLE FROM THE TOWN SALES TAX AND SUCH OTHER NON-PROPERTY TAX REVENUES AS THE TOWN COUNCIL MAY PLEDGE FOR SUCH PAYMENT; AND SHALL SUCH DEBT BE SOLD IN ONE SERIES OR MORE AT A PRICE ABOVE, BELOW OR EQUAL TO THE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF SUCH DEBT AND ON SUCH TERMS AND CONDITIONS AS THE TOWN MAY DETERMINE, INCLUDING PROVISIONS FOR REDEMPTION OF THE DEBT PRIOR TO MATURITY WITH OR WITHOUT PAYMENT OF PREMIUM OF NOT TO EXCEED 3.0%; AND SHALL THE TOWN BE AUTHORIZED TO ISSUE DEBT TO REFUND THE DEBT AUTHORIZED IN THIS QUESTION, PROVIDED THAT AFTER THE ISSUANCE OF SUCH REFUNDING DEBT THE TOTAL OUTSTANDING PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF ALL DEBT ISSUED PURSUANT TO THIS QUESTION DOES NOT EXCEED THE MAXIMUM PRINCIPAL AMOUNT SET FORTH ABOVE, AND PROVIDED FURTHER THAT ALL DEBT ISSUED BY THE TOWN PURSUANT TO THIS QUESTION IS ISSUED ON TERMS THAT DO NOT EXCEED THE REPAYMENT COSTS AUTHORIZED IN THIS QUESTION; AND SHALL THE EARNINGS FROM THE INVESTMENT OF SUCH BOND PROCEEDS BE COLLECTED, RETAINED, AND SPENT 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 19, 2008.  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 27th day of September, 2008.
/s/ Donna Arwood, Town Clerk
Published in the Crested Butte News. Issue of August 29, September 5 and 12, 2008. #082905

—LEGAL NOTICE—
Donation Requests for 2009 Budget
TOWN OF MT. CRESTED BUTTE, COLORADO
Notice is hereby given that any private, non-governmental corporations and community service organizations seeking funds from the Town of Mt. Crested Butte in the year 2009 must submit a written request for inclusion in the budget prior to September 19, 2008.  Copies of Resolution No. 5, Series 1998, which contains the criteria for funding requests, are available at the Mt. Crested Butte Town Hall, 911 Gothic Road, Mt. Crested Butte or by calling (970) 349-6632.  Written requests should be sent to the Town at PO Box 5800, Mt. Crested Butte 81225 or faxed to (970) 349-6326.
Dated this 19th day of August, 2008.
/s/ Donna Arwood
Town Clerk
Published in the Crested Butte News. Issue of August 22, 29, September 5 and 12, 2008. #082205

—LEGAL NOTICE—
TOWN OF MT. CRESTED BUTTE, COLORADO

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that, on August 19, 2008, the Mt. Crested Butte Town Council approved a resolution calling for a special election on November 4, 2008 on a ballot issue on A TAX AND REVENUE QUESTION:
     SHALL TOWN OF MT. CRESTED BUTTE TAXES BE INCREASED $500,000 ANNUALLY IN 2009 (THE FIRST FULL FISCAL YEAR) AND BY WHATEVER AMOUNTS AS MAY BE RECEIVED ANNUALLY THEREAFTER FROM AN INCREASE OF 3 MILLS IN THE TOWN’S MILL LEVY; AND SHALL THE ONE-HALF CENT (.5%) SALES TAX (ORIGINALLY APPROVED BY THE VOTERS IN 1998) CONTINUE IN EFFECT AFTER DECEMBER 1, 2008; AND SHALL SUCH TAX REVENUES, THE REVENUES RECEIVED FROM THE TOWN’S EXISTING CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND MILL LEVY OF 5.37 MILLS AND INVESTMENT INCOME ON ANY OF SUCH REVENUES BE DEPOSITED TO SUCH FUNDS OR ACCOUNTS AS DETERMINED BY TOWN COUNCIL AND COLLECTED, RETAINED, AND SPENT 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 19, 2008.  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 27th day of September, 2008.
/s/ Donna Arwood,Town Clerk
Published in the Crested Butte News. Issue of August 29, September 5 and 12, 2008. #082906

—LEGAL NOTICE—
Donation Requests for 2009 Budget
TOWN OF MT. CRESTED BUTTE, COLORADO
Notice is hereby given that any private, non-governmental corporations and community service organizations seeking funds from the Town of Mt. Crested Butte in the year 2009 must submit a written request for inclusion in the budget prior to September 19, 2008.  Copies of Resolution No. 5, Series 1998, which contains the criteria for funding requests, are available at the Mt. Crested Butte Town Hall, 911 Gothic Road, Mt. Crested Butte or by calling (970) 349-6632.  Written requests should be sent to the Town at PO Box 5800, Mt. Crested Butte 81225 or faxed to (970) 349-6326.
Dated this 19th day of August, 2008.
/s/ Donna Arwood
Town Clerk
Published in the Crested Butte News. Issue of August 22, 29, September 5 and 12, 2008. #082205

 —Regular P.O.A. Board Meeting Agenda—
Wednesday, September 17, 2008 ~ 6:00 PM
Crested butte south property owner’s association
61 Teocalli Road (P.O.A. Office, Upstairs)

Questions about this Agenda/Meeting can be directed to 349-1162 or chris@cbsouth.net
This agenda can also be viewed on-line at www.cbsouth.net
6:00 PM    Call to Order
6:00 PM     Existing Board Members (2) Oath of Office Renewal
6:05 PM    Approval of Minutes from July 2008 P.O.A. Board Meeting
6:10 PM     Approval of Minutes from August 2008 P.O.A. Board Meeting
6:15 PM    Approval of 2008 Annual Meeting Minutes
6:20 PM    Monthly Financial Report for August of 2008
6:30 PM    Election of Officers (President, Vice-President and Secretary-Treasurer)
6:35 PM    P.O.A. Board of Directors Contact Information Availability (i.e. Website)
6:40 PM    Unscheduled Property Owner Comment Opportunity Time
New/Continued Business:
6:50 PM    245 Teocalli, Unit A – Issuance of a Stop Work Order on Construction of a New Shed. 
7:10 PM     Request to Place a Drink Vending Machine in Red Mountain Park (Cane with Apex Vending)
7:25 PM    Partial Performance Deposit Refund Request for 3618 Bryant Avenue (Lot 7 Block 25, 3rd Filing)
7:35 PM    Commercial Area Pedestrian Area Easements Discussion
7:50 PM     Metro District Underground Water Tank Plans for Lots 12 and 13, Block 29, 4th Filing
8:15 PM     CB South Special Area Procedures and Regulations Adoption
9:00 PM     Adjourn Regular Meeting
Please Note:  A Special P.O.A. Board Meeting will be Held Thursday September 25, 2008
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. Issue of September 12, 2008. #091207

—Regular town council meeting—
September 16, 2008
Council Chambers
Mt. crested butte, Colorado

Call To Order
Roll Call
Approval Of The September 4, 2008 Regular Meeting Minutes
Reports
Mt Crested Butte Town Center Events Report For Summer 2008 And Future Plans – Allison Yeary
Club 20 Report – Jamie Watt
Correspondence
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
NEW BUSINESS
Discussion And Possible Consideration – Allocation Of Admissions Tax Funds To The Crested Butte Music Festival for 2009 – Alexander Scheirle
OTHER BUSINESS
ADJOURN
If you require any special accommodations in order to attend this meeting, please call the Town Hall at 349-6632 at least 48 hours in advance.  Public comment on these agenda items is encouraged.
This preliminary agenda is placed in the newspaper to notify the public of tentative agenda items for the meeting date noted above.  The official posting place for the agenda is the bulletin board in the Mt. Crested Butte Town Hall entry.  Please refer to that official agenda for actual agenda items for the meeting date noted above.
Published in the Crested Butte News. Issue of September 12, 2008. #091208

—Special P.O.A. Board Meeting Agenda—
Crested butte south property owner’s association
Thursday, September 25, 2008 ~ 6:00 PM
61 Teocalli Road (P.O.A. Office, Upstairs)

Questions about this Agenda/Meeting can be directed to 349-1162 or chris@cbsouth.net
This agenda can also be viewed on-line at www.cbsouth.net
6:00 PM    Call to Order
6:00 PM     New Shed Setback Variance Request for 53 Escalante Street, A.k.a. Lot 26, Block 8, 2nd Filing
6:25 PM    Finalize Commercial Area Pedestrian Easement Offering from P.O.A.
6:45 PM     CB South Sign Code Discussion/Possible Adoption
7:15 PM     2009 P.O.A. Budget Discussion (and 2009 P.O.A. Goals and Objectives)
Commercial Area Pedestrian Path Construction
Full Time Maintenance Staff Hire
Weeds/Weed Control
Community Recycling Center
Transportation (Bus/Shuttle System)
Path Paving
Skate Ramps and Park Improvements (9 Hole Frisbee Golf Course)
Other
8:45 PM    September 28, 2008 CB South Music festival Update
9:00 PM    CB South P.O.A. Manager’s Contract Renewal Negotiation (Possible Executive Session)
9:30 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. Issue of September 12 and 19, 2008. #091206

—NOTICE OF TERMINATION OF RECEIVERSHIP—

Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as Trustee, Plaintiff, Crested Butte Academy, Defendant, Cordes & Company, appointed as Receiver in District Court, County of Gunnison, State of Colorado, Case No. 07CV78 over the real property and certain personal property located at 505 and 510 Whiterock Avenue, Crested Butte, Colorado 81224 will apply to such Court to terminate the Receivership as soon as possible after the bar date identified below.  All invoices or other claims for payment relating to the Receivership period (August 17, 2007 through the current date) must be submitted to the Receiver by September 16, 2008.  Thereafter, the Receiver shall disburse all property of the Receivership estate as directed by the Court and shall apply to the District Court for discharge.
Dated:  August 27, 2008
Edward B. Cordes
Cordes & Company, Receiver
5299 DTC Blvd, Suite 815
Greenwood Village, CO 80111
Published in the Crested Butte News. Issue of September 12, 2008. #091202

—PUBLIC NOTICE—
 AGENDA
WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 17, 2008 ~ 6:00 P.M.
REGULAR MEETING
CRESTED BUTTE SOUTH METROPOLITAN DISTRICT
280 Cement Creek Road

Approve – Minutes – August 27, 2008
Review – Financial Reports – August 2008
Approve – Current Bills – August 2008
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Review – Water Tank Plans
Discuss – Backup Blower Motor
Discuss – Water and Sewer Progress
Approve – Motor Grader Lease Purchase Resolution
Discuss – Wastewater Plant Expansion Update
NEW BUSINESS
Discuss – Fire Hydrant-Block 8, Lot 24
Present  – Preliminary 2009 Budget and Revised 2008 Budget
Manager’s Report
The Board may address individual agenda items at any time or in any order to accommodate the needs of the Board and the audience.
Published in the Crested Butte News. Issue of September 12, 2008. #091204

—REGULAR PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING—
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2008 ~ 5:00 P.M.
MT. CRESTED BUTTE, COLORADo
TOWN HALL, 911 GOTHIC ROAD
5:00 P.M.  –      CALL TO ORDER
5:05 P.M.  –     ITEM 1
PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTERS 18 AND 21 OF THE CODE OF THE TOWN OF MT. CRESTED BUTTE, COLORADO CONCERNING CONFORMATION OF OVERLAPPING STANDARDS OF THE CRESTED BUTTE FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT.
        ITEM 2
DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE RECOMMENDATION TO TOWN COUNCIL OF PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTERS 18 AND 21 OF THE CODE OF THE TOWN OF MT. CRESTED BUTTE, COLORADO CONCERNING CONFORMATION OF OVERLAPPING STANDARDS OF THE CRESTED BUTTE FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT.
        ITEM 3
APPROVAL OF THE JULY 16, 2008 REGULAR PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES.  (THERESA HENRY)OTHER BUSINESS
ADJOURN
This preliminary agenda is placed in the newspaper to notify the public of tentative agenda items for the meeting date noted above.  The official posting place for the agenda is the bulletin board in the Mt. Crested Butte Town Hall entry.  Please refer to that official agenda for actual agenda items for the meeting date noted above.
If you require any special accommodations in order to attend this meeting, please call the Town Hall at 349-6632 at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting.
Plans for designs to be reviewed at the meeting are available for viewing in the Mt. Crested Butte Town Hall.
Published in the Crested Butte News. Issue of September 12, 2008. #091203

—AGENDA—
Monday, September 15, 2008
Regular Town Council Meeting
Town of Crested Butte
Council Chambers ● Crested Butte Town Hall
6:00    WORK SESSION
2009 Budget
6:55    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 September 2, 2008 Regular Council Meeting
7:05    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.
7:10    4) STAFF REPORTS
7:20     5) PUBLIC HEARINGs   
    None
7:20    6) NEW BUSINESS
  A) Letter to U.S. Forest Service Supporting Irwin Backcountry Guides Request for a Permit to Operate a Snow Cat Skiing Service.
  B) Discussion of Draft Request for Proposals for a Parks and Recreation Master Plan.
  C) Discussion Regarding Increasing Performance Deposit for Building Permits.
  D) Ordinance No. 18, Series 2008- An Ordinance Amending The Town’s Energy Conservation Code To Adopt By Reference The International Energy Conservation Code, 2003 Edition Promulgated By The International Code Council And To Amend Other Provisions Of The Town Code To Achieve Consistency Therewith.
  E) Discussion Regarding Re-Affirming Ordinance 17, Series 2007- An Ordinance Amending the Zoning and Land Use Ordinance to Prohibit Certain Uses on the Ground Floor in the “B1” Business District and “B3” Business District. 
  F) Resolution No. 3, Series 2008-A Resolution Supporting Ballot Measure for the Continuance of the Rural Transportation Authority. 
8:15    7) LEGAL MATTERS/TOWN ATTORNEY
8:20    8) COUNCIL REPORTS AND COMMITTEE UPDATES
8:30    9) OTHER BUSINESS TO COME BEFORE THE COUNCIL
8:35    10) DISCUSSION OF SCHEDULING FUTURE WORK SESSION ITEMS
    11) COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULING
• Monday, September 15, 2008- 8 a.m.-Coffee with the Council-Izzy’s
• Monday, September 15, 2008- 6 p.m. Work Session & 7 p.m. Regular Council Meeting.
• Thursday, October 2, 2008- 11 a.m. • Special Meeting Executive Session- Town Manager’s Annual Performance Review (tentative).
• Monday, October 6, 2008-8 a.m. Coffee with the Council-Izzy’s.
• Monday, October 6, 2008-6 p.m. Work Session & 7 p.m. Regular Council Meeting.
• Monday, October 20, 2008-8 a.m.-Coffee with the Council-Izzy’s.
• Monday, October 20, 2008-6 p.m. Work Session & 7 p.m. Regular Council Meeting.
• Monday, October 27, 2008 6 p.m. Work Session on Proposed Foothills Annexation (tentative).
8:35     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 12, 2008. #091201

More than six years ago, I attended a U.S. Forest Service meeting in Gunnison designed to kick off the start of Forest Plan revision process for the Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre, and Gunnison National Forest.
Forest Plans are important because they provide the broad strokes about how land is managed in our national forest. In Gunnison County, the Forest Plan is particularly important because a large percentage of our lands are managed by the Forest Service.
By law, Forest Plans are supposed to be revised every 15 years. The GMUG’s last Forest Plan was written in 1983 and revised slightly in the early 1990s—the Forest Service was already behind the eight-ball when they started the revision process in 2001.
The matter got complicated in 2005 when the Forest Service adopted a new method of drafting Forest Plans and Forest supervisor Charlie Richmond switched to the new process.
The new rule is meant to be more general in nature, and does not include specific project management decisions on timber harvesting, grazing, mining and motorized travel, which some environmental groups have criticized. Instead, decisions on those types of activities are meant to be made on a forest-by-forest basis, informed by local conditions, science and public input.
In the summer of 2006, the GMUG’s Forest Plan garnered national attention when senior officials with the Forest Service in Washington, D.C. asked the local office to make changes to the plan, after thousands of copies of the summary and CDs had been printed—prompting questions from local conservation groups and Senator Ken Salazar. Washington officials wanted to change the way energy resources—such as coal, oil and gas—were outlined in the plan.
A draft plan was finally released on March 16, 2007 only to be revoked days later when a California district court ruled that the Forest Service’s 2005 Planning Rule violated the Administrative Procedure Act, the National Environmental Policy Act, and the Endangered Species Act. The Forest Service responded with another planning rule to guide Forest Plans, released in April 2008.
In the latest development, Richmond stated in a press release earlier this month that he has decided to delay formal resumption of the Forest Plan revision effort until it is determined how Colorado’s roadless rule will be implemented. The state roadless rule is currently undergoing a series of public hearings, hosted by the U.S. Forest Service. Public hearings on a draft environmental impact statement and rules for managing roadless areas in the state’s national forests started on August 18; public comment will be taken until October 23.
All this means that Gunnison’s Forest Plan is still years away from being implemented. Three years ago, the Forest Service said that under its new rule, Forest Plan revisions would take an average of two to three years, instead of five to seven years. That timeline is now laughable.
To put it plainly, something is broken.
It should not take more than eight years (or 10 to 15 years) to adopt a Forest Plan that is supposed to have a 15-year shelf life. Right now, the work conducted by Forest planners to develop the 2007 plan is growing stale and entire chunks of it might have to be scrapped. Some of that might be appropriate to bring it in line with our county’s beliefs and reflect the realities of global warming. However, what’s entirely inappropriate is the waste of taxpayer dollars on a drawn out process that we have little control over locally. One person told me that the GMUG might be the most politically battered national forest in the country during the last eight years.
It’s time we say enough. We, as taxpayers, are not getting what we deserve out of the Forest Plan process. We must demand a fiscally responsible plan that we can digest, debate and implement, now.
—Aleesha Towns

Special report from the coal mines

In the operation of a coal mine, there are a lot of forces working against you. There is the weight of the earth from above that pushes down through anything that isn’t reinforced, and an equivalent force of the earth that supports from below, pushing up against a coal formation that is no longer there. Read More »

Emphasizes need for energy independence

The audience at the Crested Butte Public Policy Forum on Saturday, July 12 wanted to talk seriously with United States Senator Kenneth Salazar about stopping the proposed molybdenum mine on Mt. Emmons and reforming the 1872 Mining Law. The Colorado senator was willing and able to talk about more than a dozen issues, but wanted to focus on the need for America to become energy-independent.

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Federal court lifts injunction

The 25-mile Bull Mountain Natural Gas Pipeline was cleared to resume construction last week after being temporarily halted by a court injunction earlier in June.
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Temporary measure

A federal judge has temporarily halted construction of the Bull Mountain Pipeline in local roadless areas, and will decide next week whether to extend the injunction until a lower court decides on a case filed by environmentalists, who contend the pipeline violates the federal roadless rule. Read More »

Foresters seeking ways to combat Sudden Aspen Decline

An icon of the west is dying, leaving hillsides across western Colorado with less color and vital habitat, and the question everyone’s asking is “What can we do about it?” Read More »

—Regular town council meeting—
May 20, 2008 ~ 6:00 PM
Council Chambers, Mt. crested butte colorado

5:30 – Work Session – Five Year Plan
Call To Order – 6:00 PM
Roll Call
Approval Of The May 6, 2008 Regular Meeting Minutes
Reports
Correspondence
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Discussion and Possible Consideration – Lodge Site 17 Lease
NEW BUSINESS
Discussion and Possible Consideration – Preliminary Upper Gunnison River Watershed Greenhouse Emissions Inventory – Theresa Henry
OTHER BUSINESS
Possible Executive Session – Town Manager Annual Review
ADJOURN
If you require any special accommodations in order to attend this meeting, please call the Town Hall at 349-6632 at least 48 hours in advance.  Public comment on these agenda items is encouraged.
This preliminary agenda is placed in the newspaper to notify the public of tentative agenda items for the meeting date noted above.  The official posting place for the agenda is the bulletin board in the Mt. Crested Butte Town Hall entry.  Please refer to that official agenda for actual agenda items for the meeting date noted above.
Published in the Crested Butte News. Issue of May 16, 2008. #051604.

—AGENDA—
Monday May 19, 2008
Regular Town Council Meeting
Council Chambers ● Crested Butte Town Hall

6:00    1) WORKSESSION
A) Crested Butte Visitor Center Update
B) Energy Task Force Presentation-Councilmember Billy Rankin
C) Discussion of Community Survey Policy Questions
6:55    Five Minute Break
7:00    Regular Council Meeting Called to Order by Mayor or Mayor Pro tem    
    2) APPROVAL OF AGENDA  
    3) 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 May 5, 2008 Regular Council Meeting.  
    B)  Special Event Permit – Crested Butte Music Festival Patriotic Concert – July 4, 2008 – Town Park Soccer Field.
7:05    4) 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.
7:10    5) STAFF REPORTS
7:20    6) PUBLIC HEARINGS    
    A)  Special Event Permit – KBUT Fish Fry – July 18, 2008 – Crank’s Plaza 507 Maroon Avenue.
    B)  Special Event Liquor License – KBUT Fish Fry – July 18, 2008 – Crank’s Plaza 507 Maroon Avenue.
    C)  Special Event Permit – Crested Butte Chamber of Commerce July 4th Parade and Festivities – July 4, 2008-Elk Avenue. 
7:30    7)  EXECUTIVE SESSION For the purpose For a Conference with the Town Attorney for the Purpose of Receiving Legal Advice on Specific Legal Questions Under C.R.S. Section 24-6-402 (4) (e).
7:40    PUBLIC HEARINGS CONTINUED
    A) Ordinance No. 6, Series 2008- An Ordinance Amending the Town Of Crested Butte Watershed Protection District Ordinance (continued from 5/5/08).
 8:00    8)  NEW BUSINESS 
    A)  Consideration of a Non-point Source Grant From The Colorado Department Of Public
Health and Environment to Support Activities of the Coal Creek Watershed Coalition.
    B)  Discussion of Temporary Animal Shelter.
    C)  Mt. Express Bus Service Facility Lease.
    D)  Discussion of Waste Management Recycling Options.
    E)  Letter to U.S. Forest Service Regarding National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)
       Process Concerning the Expansion of the Crested Butte Mountain Resort Ski Area onto
       Snodgrass Mountain. 
 9:00    9) OLD BUSINESS
    A) Consideration of Draft Letter to U.S. Forest Service Regarding the Proposed Expansion of Crested Butte Mountain Resort Ski Area onto Snodgrass Mountain.
    B) Ordinance No. 8, Series 2008- An Ordinance Amending the Town’s Zoning and Land Use Ordinance to Revise the Provisions of the Town Code Relative to Timesharing and
    Timeshare Development Projects.  
9:25    10) EXECUTIVE SESSION
For the purpose of determining positions relative to matters that may be subject to
Negotiations, developing strategy for negotiations, and/or instructing negotiators, under
C.R.S. Section 24-6-402(4) (e). The Topic of Negotiation is the Mt. Express Bus Service.
9:40    11) LEGAL MATTERS/TOWN ATTORNEY
9:45    12) COUNCIL REPORTS AND COMMITTEE UPDATES
9:55    13) OTHER BUSINESS TO COME BEFORE THE COUNCIL
10:00    14) DISCUSSION OF SCHEDULING FUTURE WORK SESSION ITEMS
    15) COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULING                   
    •  Monday, May 19, 2008 -8 a.m. Coffee with the Council- Buckaroo Beanery.
    •  Saturday, May 31, 2008- 8:30 a.m. Town Litter Clean-Up Day. 
    •  Monday, June 2, 2008- Coffee with the Council- Location TBA.
    •  Monday, June 2, 2008- 6 p.m. Work Session & 7 p.m. Regular Council Meeting.
    •  Monday June 2-Friday June 6- Town residential Clean-Up and Dump Days
    •  Monday, June 16, 2008- 6 p.m. Work Session & 7 p.m. Regular Council Meeting.
10:00    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.
Published in the Crested Butte News. Issue of May 16, 2008. #051602

—REGULAR PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING—
WEDNESDAY, MAY 21, 2008 ~ 5:00 P.M.
TOWN HALl, 911 GOTHIC ROAD
MT. CRESTED BUTTE, COLORADO 

5:00 P.M.  – CALL TO ORDER
5:05 P.M.  – ITEM 1
Approval of the April 30, 2008 Special Planning Commission meeting minutes and the May 7, 2008 Regular Planning Commission meeting minutes.  (Theresa Henry)
ITEM 2
Continuation of discussion and approval of the proposed recommendation to Town Council of an application submitted by CBMR and the Town of Mt. Crested Butte for Mountaineer Square North, the Second Phase of the Town Center PUD III.  The discussion and consideration will focus on the major alteration to a PUD III, rezoning of adjacent lands from business to PUD III, and the preliminary plan for subdivision.
ITEM 3
Consideration of a resolution initiating consideration of proposed amendments to Chapters 18 and 21 of the code of the Town of Mt. Crested Butte, Colorado concerning conformation of overlapping standards of the Crested Butte Fire Protection District.
ITEM 4
Discussion of proposed amendments to Chapters 18 and 21 of the code of the Town of Mt. Crested Butte, Colorado concerning conformation of overlapping standards of the Crested Butte Fire Protection District.
Other business
Adjourn
This preliminary agenda is placed in the newspaper to notify the public of tentative agenda items for the meeting date noted above. The official posting place for the agenda is the bulletin board in the Mt. Crested Butte Town Hall entry.
Please refer to that official agenda for actual agenda items for the meeting date noted above.
If you require any special accommodations in order to attend this meeting, please call the Town Hall at 349-6632 at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting.
Plans for designs to be reviewed at the meeting are available for viewing in the Mt. Crested Butte Town Hall.
Published in the Crested Butte News. Issue of May 16, 2008. #051612

—NOTICE OF A JOINT PUBLIC HEARING—
CONCERNING A LAND USE CHANGE APPLICATION FOR WILLIAM P. GLATIOTIS FOR THE SUBDIVISION OF A 3.16 ACRE PARCEL INTO SIX SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL LOTS

HEARING DATE, TIME AND LOCATION:  The Gunnison County Board of Commissioners and the Planning Commission on June 20, 2008 at 9:00 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 for the subdivision of a 3.16-acre parcel into six single-family residential lots. 
APPLICANT:  The applicant is William P. Glatiotis.
PARCEL LOCATION: The parcel on which the land use change is proposed is located north of the City of Gunnison.  The parcel is legally described as Lot 2B, Glatiotis Subdivision.  The parcel is located at 663 County Road 13 (Slaughterhouse Rd).
PROPOSAL:  The applicant proposes to subdivide a 3.16-acre parcel into six single-family residential lots.  The lots are proposed to be served by an individual wells and the central sewer system.  There is an existing residence on the parcel which is proposed to be located on one of the individual subdivision lots, if approved.  The lots are all approximately ½ acre. 
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: The public is 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/ Cathie Pagano Planner
Published in the Crested Butte News. Issue of May 16, 2008. #051610

—NOTICE OF JOINT PUBLIC HEARING—
CONCERNING THE DESIGNATION OF A SPECIAL AREA
TO ESTABLISH SPECIAL REGULATIONS FOR CRESTED BUTTE SOUTH

HEARING DATE, TIME AND LOCATION: The Gunnison County Planning Commission and Gunnison County Board of Commissioners will conduct a public hearing FRIDAY, JUNE 20, 2008 at 1:30 p.m. in the upstairs Planning Commission Meeting Room of the Blackstock Government Center, 221 N. Wisconsin St. in Gunnison, to hear public comment concerning the proposed formation and designation of a Crested Butte South Special Area and the establishment of regulations unique to that Special Area.
APPLICANT: The Special Area designation has been initiated by the Crested Butte South Property Owners Association (the “Association”). 
PARCEL LOCATION:  The proposed Special Area includes Filings 1, 2, 3 and 4 of the Crested Butte South subdivision, as recorded in the Gunnison County Clerk and Recorder’s Office (Reception Nos. 458318, 521255, 282791, 291415, and 553180, and all related amending documents).
PROPOSAL:  The proposal seeks approval for the creation of a special geographic area, pursuant to Section 1-110 of the Gunnison County Land Use Resolution allowing for the adoption of special land use regulations that would exempt land use changes within the subdivision from all but administrative review and approval by Gunnison County. The Association would be responsible for all aspects of development review, thereby eliminating duplicative Land Use Change Permit reviews by Gunnison County. Construction would still be required to secure Gunnison County Building Permits, and lots that are unable to be served by the Crested Butte South Metropolitan District sewer would be required to secure Gunnison County Individual Sewage Disposal System Permits.
Currently, the Association acts in a “quasi-judicial” manner, enforcing the subdivision’s protective covenants and rules. The Association has stated that in the future Crested Butte South may choose to incorporate as a town, and that through the designation, Crested Butte South would be taking the first step toward being an autonomous “government.”
Additional information about the proposed area and a copy of the proposed regulations may be obtained from the Association’s website: http://www.cbsouth.net, by contacting the Association Office, (970) 349-1162, or by contacting the Gunnison County Planning Department, 221 N. Wisconsin St. in Gunnison, (970) 641-0360.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION:  The public is invited to submit oral or written comments at the hearing, or to submit written comments by FAX (970) 641-8585, or by letter (to the Planning Department, 221 N. Wisconsin St., Ste. D, Gunnison, CO  81230).
ADA  ACCOMMODATIONS:  Anyone needing special accommodations as determined by the American Disabilities Act may contact the Planning Department prior to the day of the meeting.
/s/  Joanne M. Williams
Director of Planning
Published in the Crested Butte News. Issue of May 2 and 16, 2008. #050202

—Intent to Dispose of Personal Property—
CB Self Storage
Notice is hereby given to the following parties that his personal property stored at CB Self Storage . Riverland Industrial Park, Crested Butte CO 81224 will be sold or disposed of unless claimed prior to June 5th 2008 and all rents and fees paid: Jerry Johnson 110 Box 219 Ymir BC VOG2K0
Published in the Crested Butte News. Issue May 16, 2008. #051614.

—SPECIAL BOARD MEETING—
May 19,2008 ~ 4:00 PM
MT CRESTED BUTTE, COLORADO
DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (DDA)
Town Hall Conference Room

4:00 PM     Call Meeting to Order
NEW BUSINESS –    Contract Approval of North side of Bus Loop/Grand Lodge snowmelt sidewalk project for 2008
If you require any special accommodations in order to attend this meeting, please call the Town Hall
at 349-6632 at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting.
Published in the Crested Butte News. Issue of May 16, 2008. #051605.

—REGULAR MEETING AGENDA—
WEDNESDAY MAY 21, 2008– 6:00P.M.
CRESTED BUTTE SOUTH METROPOLITAN DISTRICT
280 Cement Creek Road
Approve – Minutes – April 22, 2008          
Review – Financial Reports – April 2008
Approve – Current Bills – April 2008
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Discuss – Meridian Lake Water Budget
Approve – New Motor Grader Purchase Resolution
Discuss – Employee Policy Changes
Discuss – Water Tank Options
NEW BUSINESS
Discuss – Hockey Rink – Tap Fees & Service Fees
Discuss – Property Owner’s Association Walking Path
Manager’s Report
The Board may address individual agenda items at any time or in any order to accommodate the needs of the Board and the audience.
Published in the Crested Butte News. Issue of May 16th. 2008. #051613

—NOTICE OF VARIANCE REQUEST—
SKYLAND COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
350 Country Club Drive, Suite 112A
Crested Butte, CO 81224
Phone (970) 349-7411 Fax (970) 349-5054
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Board of Directors of the Skyland Community Association will take input on the following variance request.  All objections should be submitted in writing to the association by May 30th, 2008.
Allow “Recycled Materials” to be installed for construction of sitting benches in lieu of natural wood materials during the building of the addition at the Lake Grant Pavilion. The Pavilion is located west of Lake Grant, Skyland Initial Filing. Said plans and specifications of the Pavilion Addition may be viewed in the Skyland Community Association business office located at the address noted above. Business hours are Monday-Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00pm.
All questions should be addressed to Frank Alfone at the above phone number.
Published in the Crested Butte News. Issue of May 16 and 23, 2008. #051608.

—Transportation Committee AGENDA—
Monday, May 19,2008 9:00 a.m
Mountain Express
Mt. Crested Butte Town Hall

A)    Roll Call.
B)    Reading and Approval of the Minutes of April 21, 2008.
C)    Transit
Manager’s Operational and Financial Report.
D)    Unfinished Busines
1)    Update on New Facility.
2) Update on New Bus Purchases.
E)    New Business.
G)    Unscheduled Business.
H)    Adjournment.
Published in the Crested Butte News. Issue of May 16, 2008. #051615

—Flood insurance annoucement—
The town of Mt. crested butte
FEDERAL FLOOD INSURANCE NOW AVAILABLE IN THE TOWN OF MT. CRESTED BUTTE Washington, D.C. – The Town of Mt. Crested Butte has joined over 20,000 communities nationwide that are allowed to purchase federally backed flood insurance. This availability follows the community’s adoption and enforcement of ordinances to reduce flood losses and acceptance by the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). The Town of Mt. Crested Butte is now a participant in the NFIP effective on April 28, 2008. Residents of the Town of Mt. Crested Butte will be able to purchase flood insurance up to the limits under the Emergency Phase of the program. However, there is a 30-day waiting period before flood insurance coverage goes into effect. For single-family dwellings, the building coverage limit is $35,000, and the contents coverage limit is $10,000. Renters can also protect their belongings by purchasing contents coverage. For commercial properties, the building and contents coverage limits are both $100,000. Higher limits of coverage will be available after the initial Emergency Phase. Lenders must require borrowers whose properties are located in a designated flood hazard area to purchase flood insurance as a condition of receiving a federally backed mortgage loan in accordance with the Federal Disaster Protection Act of 1973. The NFIP is implemented through the Federal Emergency Management Agency. There are over 4 million flood insurance policies in more than 20,000 participating communities nationwide.
Published in the Crested Butte News. Issue of May 16, 2008. #051616

—Transportation Committee AGENDA—
Monday, May 19,2008 9:00 a.m
Mountain Express
Mt. Crested Butte Town Hall

A)    Roll Call.
B)    Reading and Approval of the Minutes of April 21, 2008.
C)    Transit
Manager’s Operational and Financial Report.
D)    Unfinished Busines
1)    Update on New Facility.
2) Update on New Bus Purchases.
E)    New Business.
G)    Unscheduled Business.
H)    Adjournment.
Published in the Crested Butte News. Issue of May 16, 2008. #051615

—NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING—
CRESTED BUTTE BOARD OF ZONING
AND ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW
TOWN OF CRESTED BUTTE, COLORADO
(507 Gothic Ave.)
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT a public hearing, which may result in the granting of a vested property right, will be held on May 27, 2008, 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 Molly and Garth Fort to change a previously approved plan and to instead, construct an accessory building/shed, to be located at 507 Gothic Ave., block 12, lots 20-21, zoned R1.
Additional requirements are: – Architectural approval is required. TOWN OF CRESTED BUTTE
Published in the Crested Butte News. Issues of May 16 and 23, 2008. #051617

—NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING—
CRESTED BUTTE BOARD OF ZONING
AND ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW
TOWN OF CRESTED BUTTE, COLORADO (130 Gothic Ave.)

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT a public hearing, which may result in the granting of a vested property right, will be held on May 27, 2008, 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 Shellie Greiner to construct additions to the historic single family residence located at 130 Gothic Ave., block 17, lots 1-3, zoned RIC.
Additional requirements are: – Architectural approval is required. – A variance for historic structures to exceed the maximum building width is required. TOWN OF CRESTED BUTTE
Published in the Crested Butte News. Issues of May 16 and 23, 2008. #051619

—NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING—
CRESTED BUTTE BOARD OF ZONING
AND ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW
TOWN OF CRESTED BUTTE, COLORADO
(11 Ruth’s Road)
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT a public hearing, which may result in the granting of a vested property right, will be held on May 27, 2008, 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 Andrea Faust to construct a single family residence and accessory building to be located at 11 Ruth’s Road, lot 8, Kapushion Subdivision, zoned RI.
Additional requirements are: – Architectural approval is required. – A conditional use permit is required for a heated/plumbed accessory building. TOWN OF CRESTED BUTTE
Published in the Crested Butte News. Issues of May 16 and 23, 2008. #051620.
 

—NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING—
CRESTED BUTTE BOARD OF ZONING
AND ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW
TOWN OF CRESTED BUTTE, COLORADO
(303 4th Street)

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT a public hearing, which may result in the granting of a vested property right, will be held on May 27, 2008, 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 David Young to enlarge the second story balcony on the south facade of single family residence located at 303 4th Street, block 22, north 1/2 lots 1-4 zoned RIC.
Additional requirements are: – Architectural approval is required. TOWN OF CRESTED BUTTE
Published in the Crested Butte News. Issues of May 16 and 23, 2008. #051618