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Crested Butte Legals

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE TOWN COUNCIL
TOWN OF MT. CRESTED BUTTE, COLORADO
March 18, 2008 ~ 6:00 P.M.
Council Chambers, Municipal Building, Mt. Crested Butte, Colorado

Please take notice that the Mt. Crested Butte Town Council will hold a public hearing on March 18, 2008 at 6:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers, Municipal Building, Mt. Crested Butte, Colorado. The purpose of the hearing is for public input on revisions to Chapter 21 Zoning related to the way in which height is measured.  This is a second set of hearings before the Town Council.  Specifically, the following sections are being considered for amendments: Section 21-1 Definitions, Article VII. Supplemental Regulations. Under Section 21-1 Definitions, amended definitions for “grade or average grade” and “height” are proposed, and new definitions for “Official Topographic Map” and “topographic elevation” are proposed.  Under Article VII Supplemental Regulations, a new section is proposed to be added, which would be Section 21-355.1 Official Topographic Base Map. This is intended to allow for the creation of an official topographic map from which all building heights within Mt. Crested Butte will be measured. All interested persons are urged to attend. Written comments are welcome and should be received at the Town Offices, PO Box 5800, Mt. Crested Butte, CO  81225-5800 or by fax at (970) 349-6326 by Thursday, March 13, 2008.  Comments can also be sent by e-mail to elkmtnplan@aol.com. The Draft Code Amendments are available for viewing at Mt. Crested Butte Town Hall during regular business hours, and on-line at www.mtcrestedbuttecolorado.us. Dated this 25th day of February 2008. /s/ Donna Arwood, Town Clerk. 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 February 29, 2008. #022903

 

LEGAL
Ordinance No. 4
Town of Crested Butte

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, that Ordinance No. 4, 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 19th day of February, 2008 in the Town Offices at 507 Maroon Avenue, Crested Butte, Colorado: Ordinance No. 4, Series 2008 – An Ordinance Amending Certain Provisions of the Town Code Relative to Special Events. The full text of Ordinance No. 4, 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 February 29, 2008. #022906

 

Agenda
Regular Town Council Meeting
March 4, 2008 ~ 6:00 P.M.
Council Chambers, Mt. Crested Butte, Colorado

5:00 • Work Session – Five Year Business/Financial Plan
• Regular Meeting Call To Order
• Roll Call
• Approval Of February 5, 2008 Regular Meeting Minutes And The February 19 Regular Meeting Minutes
• Reports
• Update From Crested Butte Mountain Resort On American Airlines 2007-08 Marketing Program – Ken Stone and Jeff Moffett
• Correspondence
• UNFINISHED BUSINESS
• NEW BUSINESS
• Discussion And Possible Consideration – Allowing ‘Open House’ Signs In Town Right Of Way Per Section 16-81 a (5) Of The Town Code
• Discussion And Possible Consideration – Planning Commission Recommendation – On Amended Condominium Plat Of Units 45, Redstone Building, Evergreen Condominiums, Lot 11, 35 Emmons Road – Carlos Velado
• Discussion And Possible Consideration – Planning Commission Recommendation – On Pinnacles Townhomes Final Plat, Inn Site 6, 720 Gothic Road – John Marks and Hunter Dale
• Discussion And Possible Consideration – New Computer Hardware Lease
• Discussion And Possible Consideration – Dates for April 2008 Town Council Meetings
• 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 February 29, 2008. #022907

 

LEGAL
Ordinance No. 3
Town of Crested Butte

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, that Ordinance No. 3, 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 19th day of February, 2008 in the Town Offices at 507 Maroon Avenue, Crested Butte, Colorado: Ordinance No. 3, Series 2008 – An Ordinance Amending the Annexation Provisions of the Town Code. The full text of Ordinance No. 3, 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 February 29, 2008. #022905

 

AGENDA
Regular Town Council Meeting
Monday March 3, 2008 ~ 6:00 P.M.
Council Chambers, Crested Butte Town Hall, Town of Crested Butte, Colorado

6:00    1) Work Session
    A) Discussion of Draft 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
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 February 19, 2008 Regular Council Meeting
7:03    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.
7:08    5) STAFF REPORTS
7:20    6) PUBLIC HEARINGs
    A)  Application for Tavern Liquor License for The Dogwood LLC d/b/a The Dogwood 309 Third Street Crested Butte, Colorado. Officers Phoebe Wilson and Douglas Pedersen.
    B) Special Event Permit- Crested Butte Nordic Council Bonfire Dinner- Town Ranch- March 22, 2008.
    C) Special Event Liquor License-Crested Butte Nordic Council Bonfire Dinner- Town Ranch- March 22, 2008. 
7:35    7) NEW BUSINESS
    A)Discussion of Crested Butte Area Plan Priorities for the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC)
    B)Ordinance No.5, Series 2008- An Ordinance Amending the Final Subdivision Plan Procedure of the Subdivision Regulations.
8:10    8) LEGAL MATTERS/TOWN ATTORNEY
8:15    9) COUNCIL REPORTS AND COMMITTEE UPDATES
8:25    10) OTHER BUSINESS TO COME BEFORE THE
COUNCIL
8:30     11) DISCUSSION OF SCHEDULING FUTURE WORK SESSION ITEMS
    12) COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULING
    • Monday, March 3, 2008- 8 a.m.- Coffee with the Council – Izzy’s
    • Monday, March 17, 2008 – 8 a.m.- Coffee with the Council – Izzy’s
    • Monday, March 17, 2008- Regular Council Meeting
    • Monday, March 24, 2008-5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Work Session for Public Input on Expansion of the Ski Area onto Snodgrass Mountain.
    • Monday, March 31, 2008  5 p.m. Work Session on Watershed Ordinance (tentative)
    • Monday, April 7, 2008 –Regular Council Meeting
8:30    ADJOURNMENT
(The above times are only tentative. Meeting may move more quickly or slowly than scheduled)
 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 February 29. 2008. #022908

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Crested Butte Legals

—AGENDA—
Regular Town Council Meeting
Tuesday, February 19, 2008
Town of Crested Butte,
Council Chambers, Crested Butte Town Hall

6:00    1) Work Session
    A) Discussion with Attorney Jerry Dahl Regarding Plans, Regulations and Roles Concerning the Subdivision and Annexation Processes.
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 February 4, 2008 Regular Council Meeting
    B)Resolution No. 1, Series 2008- A Resolution In Support Of The     Establishments Of The Colorado Housing Investment Fund, A Statewide Housing Investment Fund With A Dedicated And Dependable Source Of Public Revenue, For The Creation And Preservation Of Affordable Housing In Colorado.
    C)Letter of Support for Rocky Mountain Biological Laboratory Grant Application
7:03    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.
7:08    5) STAFF REPORTS
7:20    6) PUBLIC HEARINGs
    A)  Application for Transfer of Ownership of Hotel and Restaurant Liquor License from Current Owner Clarence Center Coffee Co Inc. d/b/a Secret Stash (Corporate Officers  Kyleena and Jeff Graceffa) to 21 Elk Coffee House Inc. d/b/a Secret Stash (Corporate Officers Kyleena and Jeff Graceffa) 21 Elk Avenue, Crested Butte.
    B)  Ordinance No. 3, Series 2008- An Ordinance Amending the Annexation Provisions of the Town Code.
    C)  Ordinance No. 4, Series 2008- An Ordinance Amending Certain Provisions of the Town Code Relative to Special Events.  
7:35    7) NEW BUSINESS    
    A)  Presentation from Joanie Matranga of the Governor’s Energy Office (GEO)
    B) 2008 Cooperative Agreement Between the Office for Resource Efficiency and the Town of Crested Butte.
    C) Request from Pricila Banks for Changes to the Sign Code.
8:30    Five Minute Break (if needed)
    8) EXECUTIVE SESSION: 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).
8:50    9) LEGAL MATTERS/TOWN ATTORNEY
8:55    10) COUNCIL REPORTS AND COMMITTEE UPDATES
9:05    11) OTHER BUSINESS TO COME BEFORE THE COUNCIL
9:10    12) DISCUSSION OF SCHEDULING FUTURE WORK SESSION  ITEMS
    13) COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULING
• Tuesday, February 19, 2008- 8 a.m. Coffee with the Council –Buckaroo Beanery (Izzy’s closed)
• Monday, March 3, 2008- 8 a.m.- Coffee with the Council – Izzy’s
• Monday, March 3, 2008-Regular Council Meeting
• Monday, March 17, 2008 – 8 a.m.- Coffee with the Council – Izzy’s
• Monday, March 17, 2008- Regular Council Meeting
9:10    ADJOURNMENT
(The above times are only tentative. Meeting may move more quickly or slowly than scheduled) 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 February 15, 2008. #021512
 
—NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING—
 CRESTED BUTTE BOARD OF ZONING AND ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW
TOWN OF CRESTED BUTTE, COLORADO
(826 Elk Ave.)

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT a public hearing, which may result in the granting of a vested property right, will be held on February 26, 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 Jamey Nelson to construct an accessory dwelling to be located at 826 Elk Ave., block 68, lot 2, zoned R1E. Additional requirements are: -A conditional use permit is required for an accessory dwelling. – Architectural approval is required. TOWN OF CRESTED BUTTE
Published in the Crested Butte News. Issues of February 15 and 22, 2008. #021511

—Notice of request for proposals—
the Mountain Express

The Town of Crested Butte, dba The Mountain Express (MX), requests proposals from individuals and firms interested in providing the following: Two (2) 37 Feet Transit Coaches. Any questions regarding proposal documents should be directed to: Chris Larsen, Transit Manager Mountain Express PO Box 39 Crested Butte, CO. 81224 Phone: (970) 349-5616 Fax:(970) 349-6626 e-mail: clarsen@crestedbutte-co.gov This equipment will be purchased with financial assistance from the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) and any contract awarded will be subject to a financial assistance contract between the MX and CDOT. Sealed proposals for this purchase will be received at the Mountain Express office 801 Butte Avenue, PO Box 39, Crested Butte, CO 81224 until 9:00 am local time, March 21, 2008. Any proposals received after this date and time will not be considered and will be returned to the bidder. There will not be a formal proposal opening meeting. Qualified proposals will be presented by the MX staff to the MX 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 MX and CDOT if such contract has not then been executed – therefore proposals must be valid until April 28, 2008 and the board will attempt to award a contract prior to that date. However, this does not bind the board to awarding a contract. All vendors 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 proposals will be required to comply with applicable Equal Opportunity laws and regulations. As an equal opportunity employer, MX prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, age, sex, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, 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 proposals. This Request for Proposals does not commit MX to award any contract, to pay any costs incurred in preparation of a proposal, or to procure or contract for services or materials. MX reserves the right to reject any and all proposals, to advertise, to waive any irregularities, and to make awards in the best interest of MX.
Published in the Crested Butte News. Issue of February 15, 2008. #021511
 
—CALL FOR NOMINATIONS—
SKYLAND METROPOLITAN DISTRICT
350 COUNTRY CLUB DRIVE, SUITE 112A, CRESTED BUTTE, COLORADO 81224
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, and, particularly, to the electors of the Skyland Metropolitan District of Gunnison County, Colorado.NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a regular election will be held the 6th day of May 2008, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.  At that time three directors will be elected to serve 4-year terms on the Board of Directors of the Skyland Metropolitan District. Self-Nomination and Acceptance Forms are available from the District Manager at the Skyland Metropolitan District office at 350 Country Club Drive, Suite 112A, Crested Butte, Colorado 81224. Self-Nomination and Acceptance forms or letters are to be returned to the Board of Directors or its Designated Election Official at the Skyland Metropolitan District office, delivered to the attention of Frank Alfone, District Manager, not less than 67 days prior to the regular election (FEBRUARY 29, 2008). NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that applications for absentee ballots may be obtained from the District Manager at the Skyland Metropolitan District office at 350 Country Club Drive, Suite 112A, Crested Butte, Colorado 81224.  Applications must be filed with the Board of Directors or its Designated Election Official at the Skyland Metropolitan District office, delivered to the attention of Frank Alfone, District Manager, no later than the close of business (5:00 p.m.) on the Friday immediately preceding the regular election (MAY 2, 2008), except that if an applicant wishes to receive an absentee ballot by mail, the application must be filed no later than the close of business (5:00 p.m.) on the seventh day before the election (APRIL 29, 2008). Board of Directors SKYLAND METROPOLITAN DISTRICT
Published in the Crested Butte News. Issue of February 15, 2008. #021508
 
—AGENDA —
REGULAR MEETING
CRESTED BUTTE SOUTH METROPOLITAN DISTRICT
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2008 ~ 6:00P.M.

280 Cement Creek Road
Approve – Minutes – November 28, 2007          
Review – Financial Reports – November & December 2007
Approve – Current Bills – November, December 2007 & January 2008
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Discuss – Wastewater Treatment Plant Engineering
Approve – J.V.A. Engineering Contracts
Discuss – Availability of Service Increase
NEW BUSINESS
Approve – Designation of Election Official
Approve – Designation of Official Posting Place
Discuss – Call for Nominations
Review – U.S.G.S. Contract
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 February 15, 2008. #021502
 
—CALL FOR NOMINATIONS—
CRESTED BUTTE SOUTH METROPOLITAN DISTRICT
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, and, particularly, to the electors of the Crested Butte South Metropolitan District of Gunnison County, State of Colorado. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an election will be held on the 6th day of May, 2008, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.  At that time, 3 directors will be elected to serve 4-year terms. If an eligible elector of the Crested Butte South Metropolitan District is interested in serving on the board of directors, a Self-Nomination and Acceptance form may be obtained from the district’s designated election official: Jack Dietrich-Crested Butte South Metropolitan District Offices- 280 Cement Creek Road or P.O. Box 1129, Crested Butte, CO 81224. Telephone 970-349-5480. Days of Operation: Mon.-Fri. Hours of Operation: 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.  A Self-Nomination and Acceptance form that is not sufficient may be amended once at any time prior to 3:00 p.m. on Friday, February 29, 2008.  The deadline to submit a Self-Nomination and Acceptance is Friday, February 29, 2008. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN, application for a mail-in ballot shall be filed with the designated election official no later than the close of business on Friday, May 2, 2008, except that, if the applicant wishes to receive the mail-in ballot by mail, the application shall be filed no later than the close of business on Tuesday, April 29, 2008. CRESTED BUTTE SOUTH METROPOLITAN DISTRICT  By/s/ Jack Dietrich, Designated Election Official
Published in the Crested Butte News. Issue of February 15, 2008. #021501
 
—INVITATION TO BID—
Town of Crested Butte
January 31, 2008
The Town of Crested Butte, Colorado (hereinafter referred to as the Owner and/or Town) will receive bids at the office of the Public Works Department, Town Hall, 507 Maroon Avenue, Crested Butte, Colorado for the Town of Crested Butte 4 Way Stop Intersection Improvements – 2008 until 1:00 p.m. on February 28, 2008.   All bids will be opened and read aloud at the Crested Butte Town Council Chambers immediately following the submittal deadline.  If delivered, Bids are to be delivered to the office of the Town of Crested Butte Public Works Department, Town Hall, 507 Maroon Avenue, Crested Butte, Colorado 81224 to the attention of Mr. Bob Gillie.  If mailed, the mailing address is P. O. Box 39, Crested Butte, CO 81224.
The Project generally consists of removal, relocation and reconstruction of the intersection of 6th Street and Elk Avenue including adjacent parking lots, landscape areas, new bus bay, and other features as shown on the plans.    The major items included in the project are as follows (a complete listing is in the Bid Schedule and on the Plans)
• Removals of parking area/ landscaping;
• Various removal items including 375 ft storm drain, light pole bases, misc. concrete;
• Relocation of existing utilities;
• Electrical trench with sand bedding and 6 junction boxes – 1,416 l.f
• 12" and 18" storm drain, inlets, and appurtenances – 539 l.f.;
• 2" and 4" Irrigation line – 1,100 l.f.
• Removal/milling of asphalt – 5,940 s.y.
• Concrete curb and gutter – 620 l.f.
• Concrete sidewalk – 2,042 s.y.
• Placement of Class 6 base material – 1,782 tons
• Asphalt (HBP) – 1,470 tons
• Concrete Retaining Wall – 617 s.f.
• Misc. concrete
• Installation/construction of new street light bases – 9 EA
The contractor shall provide Traffic Control associated with the construction.  The Town will provide Construction Surveying services and materials/quality assurance testing. All Bids must be in accordance with the Contract Documents on file with The Town of Crested Butte, 507 Maroon Avenue, Crested Butte, Colorado 81224. Contract Documents will be available after noon on February 4, 2008. Copies of the Contract Documents, complete with Construction Drawings and Specifications, may be obtained from the Town of Crested Butte Public Works Department, Town Hall, at 507 Maroon Avenue, 2nd floor, Crested Butte, Colorado, 81224 upon payment of a non-refundable fee of thirty-five dollars ($35.00) per set.  Make checks payable to the Town of Crested Butte.  No partial sets will be issued. The Contract Documents and Construction Drawings may be examined during normal business hours at:
1. Town of Crested Butte, Public Works office.
2. Plan Room –  Western Colorado Contractors Association 2470 F Road, Suite 14, Grand Junction, Colorado (970) 245-1384 
A pre-bid meeting will be held on February 14, 2008 at 1 P.M. in the Crested Butte Town Council Chambers, 507 Maroon Avenue, Crested Butte, Colorado.
Prospective Bidders may contact Mr. Bob Gillie with the Town of Crested Butte at (970) 349-5338 with questions pertaining to the scope of the project and information on this Invitation to  Bid.   Bids will be received as set forth herein and in the Bidding Documents. No Bid may be withdrawn within a period of forty-five (45) days after the date fixed for opening Bids.
The OWNER reserves the right to reject any and all Bids, to accept bids other than the lowest, and to waive any informalities and irregularities therein.
Bid security in the amount  of not less than 5% of the total Bid must accompany each Bid in the form of a certified check, cashier’s check or Bid Bond and made payable to the Town of Crested Butte.  The successful Bidder will be required to furnish a Performance Bond and a Labor and Material Payment Bond, both in the amount of 100% of the total Contract amount, in conformity with the requirements of the Contract Documents and on forms as provided by the Town.
Town of Crested Butte, Colorado (OWNER)
Robert H. Gillie
Title: Project Manager
Published in the Crested Butte News, Issue of February 1, 8 and 15, 2008 #020109.
 
—CALL FOR NOMINATIONS—
Crested Butte Fire Protection District 
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, and particularly to the electors of the Crested Butte Fire Protection District of Gunnison County, State of Colorado. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an election will be held on the 6th day of May, 2008, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.  At that time three (3) directors will be elected to serve 4-year terms. If an eligible elector of the Crested Butte Fire Protection District is interested in serving on the board of directors, a Self-Nomination and Acceptance form may be obtained from the district designated election official:Michael M. Miller-Crested Butte Fire Station. 306 Maroon Avenue, P.O. Box 1009, Crested Butte, Colorado 81224. Telephone: 970-349-5333 ext 1. Days of Operation: Mon-Fri    Hours of Operation: 8 am to 5 pm. A Self-Nomination and Acceptance form that is not sufficient may be amended once at any time prior to 3:00 pm on Friday, February 29, 2008.  The deadline to submit a Self-Nomination and Acceptance form is Friday, February 29, 2008. Affidavit of Intent to be a Write-In Candidate forms must be submitted to the office of the designated election official by the close of business on Monday, March 3, 2008. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN, application for a mail-in ballot shall be filed with the designated election official no later than the close of business on Friday, May 2, 2008, except that, if the applicant wishes to receive the mail-in ballot by mail, the application shall be filed no later than the close of business on Tuesday, April 29, 2008. CRESTED BUTTE FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT
By/s/ Michael M. Miller, Designated Election Official
Published in the Crested Butte News. Issue of February 8 and 15, 2008. #020804
 
—Agenda—
Regular Mt. Crested butte PLanning commission meeting
Wednesday, february 20, 2008 ~ 5:00 p.m.
town hall, 911 gothic road, Mt. Crested butte, Co
5:00 P.M. – Call to Order
5:05P.M.- Item 1: Public hearing on revisions to Chapter 21 zoning related to the way in which height is measured. Section 21-1 definitions and section 21-355 permitted exceptions to developments standards are being considered for amendments. Section 21-355.1 official topographic base map is propsed to be added to Chapter 21 zoning to allow for the creation of an official topographic map from which all building heights within Mt. Crested Butte will be measured.
Item 2: Recommendation to town council of an ordinance on revisions to Chapter 21 zoning related to the way in which height is measured. Section 21-1 definitions and section 21-355 permitted exceptions to development standards are being considered for amendments. Section 21-355.1 official topographic base map is proposed to be added to Chapter 21 zoning to allow for the creation of an official topographic map from which all building heights will be measured.
Item 3: Approval of February 6. 2007 Planning Commission meeting minutes. (Theresa Henry)
Item 4: Deisgn review: lots 12,13, and 14 Pitchfork; 400, 314, and 312 Horseshoe Drive, Astrid Matison. (Hunter Dale)
Item 5: Consideration and possible recommnedation to Town Council for approval of the Pinnacles Townhomes final plat, Inn Site 6, 720 Gothic Road, John Marks. (Hunter Dale)
Item 6: Consideration an possible recommendation to the Town Council of the amended condominium plat of units 45 and 46, Redstone Building, Evergreen Condominiums, Lot 11, 35 Emmons Road, Russ Mullins. (Carlos Velado)
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 February 15, 2008.  #021505

 

 

—Agenda—
Regular Mt. Crested butte town council meeting
February 19, 2008 ~ 6:00 p.m.
Council chambers, Mt. Crested Butte, CO

5:00 – Work Session – Five Year Business/Financial Plan
Regular Meeting Call To Order
Roll Call
Approval Of February 5, 2008 Regular Meeting Minutes – ( These minutes will be ready for the next regular meeting)
Reports
Correspondence
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
NEW BUSINESS
Presentation – Governor’s Energy Office Regional Representative For Central Mountains And Western Slope – Joani Matranga
Discussion And Possible Consideration – Change To Adaptive Sport’s Donation Use
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 February 15, 2008. #021504

 

—CALL FOR NOMINATIONS—
EAST RIVER REGIONAL SANITATION DISTRICT
350 COUNTRY CLUB DRIVE, SUITE 112A
CRESTED BUTTE, COLORADO 81224

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, and, particularly, to the electors of the East River Regional Sanitation District of Gunnison County, Colorado. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a regular election will be held the 6th day of May 2008, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.  At that time three directors will be elected to serve 4-year terms on the Board of Directors of the East River Regional Sanitation District. Self-Nomination and Acceptance Forms are available from the District Manager at the East River Regional Sanitation District office at 350 Country Club Drive, Suite 112A, Crested Butte, Colorado 81224. Self-Nomination and Acceptance forms or letters are to be returned to the Board of Directors or its Designated Election Official at the East River Regional Sanitation District office, delivered to the attention of Frank Alfone, District Manager, not less than 67 days prior to the regular election (FEBRUARY 29, 2008).  NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that applications for absentee ballots may be obtained from the District Manager at the East River Regional Sanitation District office at 350 Country Club Drive, Suite 112A, Crested Butte, Colorado 81224.  Applications must be filed with the Board of Directors or its Designated Election Official at the East River Regional Sanitation District office, delivered to the attention of Frank Alfone, District Manager, no later than the close of business (5:00 p.m.) on the Friday immediately preceding the regular election (MAY 2, 2008), except that if an applicant wishes to receive an absentee ballot by mail, the application must be filed no later than the close of business (5:00 p.m.) on the seventh day before the election (APRIL 29, 2008).     
Board of Directors EAST RIVER REGIONAL SANITATION DISTRICT
Published in the Crested Butte News. Issue of February 15, 2008. #021507

Town Council extends building moratorium within watershed

Measure to end May 1

The Crested Butte Town Council voted unanimously to extend a moratorium preventing development within the town’s watershed, during a regular meeting on Tuesday, January 22, despite opposition from Irwin property owners and Lucky Jack mining proponents. Read More »

Super Tuesday

Senator Barack Obama
Obama for America
PO Box 8102
Chicago, IL 60680
To Senator Obama:
Congratulations on your outstanding presidential campaign, which seems to be picking up speed as we head into Super Tuesday on Tuesday, February 5. As you know, Colorado Democrats will be participating in caucuses on that day and in that spirit, I’d like to draw attention to a topic particularly important to us in Gunnison County—the regulation of the mining industry.
As you may or may not be aware, in 2004, 155 acres on top of Mt. Emmons, located less than a mile from the Town of Crested Butte, Colorado, was transferred from the Bureau of Land Management to the Phelps Dodge Corporation for approximately $875, or $5 per acre. The price was based on costs established more than 130 years ago, under the General Mining Law of 1872. Since then, the property has been transferred to Wyoming-based U.S. Energy Corp., which is pursuing plans to open a molybdenum mine in our town’s watershed.
The plan is so contrary to our resort community’s values that a broad coalition of citizens have risen up to protest not only U.S. Energy’s specific mining plans but the very law that allowed this disastrous string of events to begin—the 1872 Mining Law.
Officials from Crested Butte testified before the U.S. Senate Committee on Energy and Resources last week during a committee oversight hearing on mining law reform. During his testimony, Crested Butte mayor Alan Bernholtz discussed how the reform would empower our town and local communities across the nation in their efforts to protect their resources, like local watersheds. Specifically, the Town wants Congress to give federal agencies the ability to deny and approve mining applications case-by-case based on suitability and public input.
On November 8, 2007, the Las Vegas Review-Journal reported on a press call in which you stated that you did not support H.R. 2262, the Hardrock Mining and Reclamation Act of 2007 that passed the U.S. House of Representatives on November 1, 2007.
The bill, which was co-sponsored by Representative John Salazar (D-Colo.), would allow local authorities to protect their communities from the historically devastating impacts of mining. Specifically, the bill would require mining companies to pay royalties to the government and set new environmental requirements for the hardrock mining industry.
According to the Review-Journal’s article, you would work to find change that would "provide greater business security for the mining industry and the communities that depend on it." Specifically, the newspaper said you stated that legislation should include "fair" compensation for the use of federal lands and ensure that abandoned mine sites get cleaned up.
According to your campaign website, you oppose H.R. 2262’s provisions to impose royalties of 4 percent of gross revenue on existing hard-rock mining operations, and royalties of 8 percent of gross revenue on new mining operations.
While the percentages will be up for discussion, it’s imperative that any Senate bill revise rules for the patenting or sale of public lands, create a royalty system from any minerals taken from public lands and strengthen environmental protections for disturbed lands. I urge you to carefully reconsider your stance.
As a member of Congress, you may have the opportunity to vote on a bill that will revise the antiquated mining law and protect communities like Crested Butte. While I understand that compromise will be the name of the game, I ask for your leadership to ensure that the Mining Law of 1872 is updated to reflect our 2008 values.
In your campaign, you’ve championed change. I can assure you that change is needed as badly within our outdated mining laws as elsewhere in our government.
I will be looking for your vote on this issue, as I suspect you may be looking for mine this November.
Thank you for your time,
Aleesha Towns

Crested Butte Legals

—Agenda—
Town of Crested Butte, Regular Town Council Meeting
Monday, February 4, 2008
Council Chambers, Crested Butte Town Hall

5:00    1) WORK SESSION
    A) Joint Work Session with Board of County Commissioners
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 January 22, 2008 Regular Council Meeting
    B) Approval of Minutes of January 28, 2008 Special Meeting
7:03    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.
7:06    5) PUBLIC HEARINGS
A)  Application For New Hotel/Restaurant Liquor License- Elk Avenue Inc. d/b/a/ McGill’s at Crested Butte 228 Elk Avenue.
7:15    6) NEW BUSINESS
    A) Discussion of Ice Rink Architect Contract
    B)  Horizontal Zoning Discussion-Rob F
    C)  Ordinance No. 3, Series 2008- An Ordinance Amending the Annexation Provisions of the Town Code
    D) Ordinance No. 4, Series 2008- An Ordinance Amending Certain Provisions of the Town Code Relative to Special Events
    E) Appointment of Council Member to Mt. Express Board
    F)  Appointment of One Member and One Alternate to the Gunnison County Housing Authority Board.
8:25    7) OLD BUSINESS
    A) Crested Butte Chamber of Commerce Services Agreement
8:35    8) STAFF REPORTS
8:45    9) LEGAL MATTERS/TOWN ATTORNEY
8:50    10) COUNCIL REPORTS AND COMMITTEE UPDATES
9:00    11) OTHER BUSINESS TO COME BEFORE THE COUNCIL
9:05    12) DISCUSSION OF SCHEDULING FUTURE WORK SESSION
ITEMS
    13) COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULING   
• Monday, February 4, 2008-8 a.m. Coffee with the Council – Izzy’s
• Tuesday, February 19, 2008- 8 a.m. Coffee with the Council –Buckaroo Beanery (Izzy’s closed)
• Tuesday, February 19, 2008- Regular Council Meeting
• Monday, March 3, 2008- 8 a.m.- Coffee with the Council – Izzy’s
• Monday, March 3, 2008-Regular Council Meeting
9:05    ADJOURNMENT
(The above times are only tentative. Meeting may move more quickly or slowly than scheduled)f you 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
Publised in the Crested Butte News. Issue of February 1, 2008. #020114

 

REGULAR TOWN COUNCIL MEETING
FEBRUARY 5, 2008 ~ 6:00 PM
MT CRESTED BUTTE, COLORADO
COUNCIL CHAMBERS

5:00 – Work Session – Five Year Business/Financial Plan
Regular Meeting Call To Order
Roll Call
Approval Of January 15, 2008 Regular Meeting Minutes
Reports
Correspondence
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Discussion And Possible Consideration – On Amending Section 4  (Form Of Down Payment Assistance And Repayment Requirements) – Paragraph D –  Of The Town’s Employee Down Payment Assistance Program In Regards To Subordination Requirements
NEW BUSINESS
Presentation On Crested Butte Mountain Resort Branding Study – Ken Stone
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 February 1, 2008. #020110

 

—INVITATION TO BID—
Town of Crested Butte
January 31, 2008

The Town of Crested Butte, Colorado (hereinafter referred to as the Owner and/or Town) will receive bids at the office of the Public Works Department, Town Hall, 507 Maroon Avenue, Crested Butte, Colorado for the Town of Crested Butte 4 Way Stop Intersection Improvements – 2008 until 1:00 p.m. on February 28, 2008.   All bids will be opened and read aloud at the Crested Butte Town Council Chambers immediately following the submittal deadline.  If delivered, Bids are to be delivered to the office of the Town of Crested Butte Public Works Department, Town Hall, 507 Maroon Avenue, Crested Butte, Colorado 81224 to the attention of Mr. Bob Gillie.  If mailed, the mailing address is P. O. Box 39, Crested Butte, CO 81224.
The Project generally consists of removal, relocation and reconstruction of the intersection of 6th Street and Elk Avenue including adjacent parking lots, landscape areas, new bus bay, and other features as shown on the plans.    The major items included in the project are as follows (a complete listing is in the Bid Schedule and on the Plans)
• Removals of parking area/ landscaping;
• Various removal items including 375 ft storm drain, light pole bases, misc. concrete;
• Relocation of existing utilities;
• Electrical trench with sand bedding and 6 junction boxes – 1,416 l.f
• 12" and 18" storm drain, inlets, and appurtenances – 539 l.f.;
• 2" and 4" Irrigation line – 1,100 l.f.
• Removal/milling of asphalt – 5,940 s.y.
• Concrete curb and gutter – 620 l.f.
• Concrete sidewalk – 2,042 s.y.
• Placement of Class 6 base material – 1,782 tons
• Asphalt (HBP) – 1,470 tons
• Concrete Retaining Wall – 617 s.f.
• Misc. concrete
• Installation/construction of new street light bases – 9 EA
The contractor shall provide Traffic Control associated with the construction.  The Town will provide Construction Surveying services and materials/quality assurance testing. All Bids must be in accordance with the Contract Documents on file with The Town of Crested Butte, 507 Maroon Avenue, Crested Butte, Colorado 81224. Contract Documents will be available after noon on February 4, 2008. Copies of the Contract Documents, complete with Construction Drawings and Specifications, may be obtained from the Town of Crested Butte Public Works Department, Town Hall, at 507 Maroon Avenue, 2nd floor, Crested Butte, Colorado, 81224 upon payment of a non-refundable fee of thirty-five dollars ($35.00) per set.  Make checks payable to the Town of Crested Butte.  No partial sets will be issued. The Contract Documents and Construction Drawings may be examined during normal business hours at:
1. Town of Crested Butte, Public Works office.
2. Plan Room –  Western Colorado Contractors Association 2470 F Road, Suite 14, Grand Junction, Colorado (970) 245-1384 
A pre-bid meeting will be held on February 14, 2008 at 1 P.M. in the Crested Butte Town Council Chambers, 507 Maroon Avenue, Crested Butte, Colorado.
Prospective Bidders may contact Mr. Bob Gillie with the Town of Crested Butte at (970) 349-5338 with questions pertaining to the scope of the project and information on this Invitation to  Bid.   Bids will be received as set forth herein and in the Bidding Documents. No Bid may be withdrawn within a period of forty-five (45) days after the date fixed for opening Bids.
The OWNER reserves the right to reject any and all Bids, to accept bids other than the lowest, and to waive any informalities and irregularities therein.
Bid security in the amount  of not less than 5% of the total Bid must accompany each Bid in the form of a certified check, cashier’s check or Bid Bond and made payable to the Town of Crested Butte.  The successful Bidder will be required to furnish a Performance Bond and a Labor and Material Payment Bond, both in the amount of 100% of the total Contract amount, in conformity with the requirements of the Contract Documents and on forms as provided by the Town.
Town of Crested Butte, Colorado (OWNER)
Robert H. Gillie
Title: Project Manager
Published in the Crested Butte News, Issue of February 1, 8 and 15, 2008 #020109.

 

—REGULAR PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING—
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 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. Review and discussion of the Ordinance on the revisions to Chapter 21 zoning related to the way in which height is measured. Section 21-1 Definitions and Section 21-355 permitted exceptions to development standards are being considered for amendments. Section 21-355.1 official topographic base map is proposed to be added to Chapter 21 zoning to allow for the creation of an official topographic map from which all building heights within Mt. Crested Butte wil be measured.
    Item 2. Approval of January 23, 2007 Planning Commission meeting minutes. (Theresa Henry)
    Item 3. Approval of the amended condominium plat of units 45 and 46, Redstone Building, Evergreen Condominiums, lot 11, 35 Emmons Road. (Carlos Velado)
    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 February 1, 2008. #020108

 

—Legal—
Ordinance No. 1, Series 2008
Town of Crested Butte

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, that Ordinance No. 1, 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 22nd day of January, 2008 in the Town Offices at 507 Maroon Avenue, Crested Butte, Colorado:
Ordinance No. 1, Series 2008 – An Ordinance Amending Certain Provisions Of The Town’s Zoning And Land Use Ordinance Relative To Planned Unit Developments And Parking. 
The full text of Ordinance No. 1, 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 February 1, 2008. #020102

 

—Legal—
Ordinance No. 2, Series 2008
Town of Crested Butte

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, that Ordinance No. 2, 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 22nd day of January, 2008 in the Town Offices at 507 Maroon Avenue, Crested Butte, Colorado:
Ordinance No. 2, Series 2008 – An Ordinance Extending The Temporary Moratorium On All Development In The Town’s Watershed. 
The full text of Ordinance No. 2, 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 February 1, 2008. #020103

 

 

State legislators considering mining reform bills

Could further regulate industry

With the state of Colorado seeing increased hard rock mining and oil and gas development in recent years, legislators are pushing to further regulate the state’s mining operations on several fronts. Read More »

Town appeals to Senate to reform 1872 Mining Law

Town officials appear before committee today

The time has finally arrived. Town officials are testifying in Washington, D.C. today, Thursday, January 24 at a U.S. Senate hearing on behalf of Crested Butte and local communities across the United States, in support of mining reforms that could give municipalities the authority to protect natural resources.

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