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10
years ago 1997
January
8, 1997
Ø Gary Stenger was
hired as DeBeque Marshal.
Ø A permit was
issued for a maintenance building. The
building would be delivered to the site on the 16th of January.
Ø There was
discussion on the zoning of 348 Minter Ave (Grace Bradley property).
Ø A manufactured
home on the Gallegos property was not installed according to the approved
building permit, the clerk was requested to call Bob Lee at Mesa County and
have the project red-tagged.
February
11, 1997
Ø
Summer Batty-Requested the use of the Gazebo for an
auction for a mission trip for herself and Cecily Dalke. Permission was granted by the board of
Trustees.
Ø
New carpet was installed at the Town Hall for
$3550.05.
March
12, 1997
Ø
Gerald Schwartz was in violation with a 12x8 building
on skids according to the Mesa County inspector. Any building over 120 square feet
required a permit. This was to be
looked up in the ordinance code book.
Ø
The streets had all been graveled; Stewart Street
cost was more than anticipated.
April
9, 1997—
Ø
Grace Bradley Property—what kind of usage would be
allowed on the property?
Ø
Stewart Milholland—had a flooding problem with a neighbor.
Ø
Diesel Services hosted a basketball barbecue for the
students.
May
14, 1997—
Ø
Wanda Smith introduced Sherry Meiklejohn. Sherry manages the Gray Grommet in Grand
Junction. The concern is that the
Community Center be mopped on Tuesday evenings prior to the Wednesday Gray
Grommet dinner.
Ø
Jesse Pifer, a town citizen wanted to know (1) if a
speed limit sign could be installed on 5th Street, people are
flying down this street and it is unsafe.
Ø
Mayor Holland resurfaced the problem of speeders, and
addressed the solutions to the marshal.
It was determined that a speed sign would be installed at fifth
street off Roan Creek Road.
Ø
Gary Stenger, Marshal noted that the details with the
county were taken care of so the town could not purchase gas through the
county.
Ø
A board member requested the marshal to keep an eye
on the kids with motorcycles.
Ø
Trustee Leturgez wanted the following put in the
newsletter “Haul It Off, Pick I Up, or Fence It In. We need to clean up the town; I’m tired
of looking at stuff. We need to have
a town we can have some pride in.
June
2, 1997—special meeting
Ø
The Board discussed several items. No motion was made
on any.
Ø
Wayne Klahn make a motion to go into executive
session. Debbie Rash seconded. Russ Armstrong motioned to come out of
executive session. Tim Conwell
seconded. For the record the
executive session was held on personnel issues. Tim Conwell made a motion to hire Cary
Palmer, Wayne Klahn seconded the motion.
Meeting was adjourned.
June
11, 1997
Ø
Dennis Riggs introduced himself and stated that he
would be moving into the old bakery house.
Ø
Mark Lambrose is planning to be in town at the end of
the month to supervise the continuation of the improvements at the IOOF
building.
Ø
Gravel in Alleys—Trustee Armstrong would like to see
a plan for the summer to get the alleys maintained. There was discussion concerning the
budget for this area. John Barry was
to check to see where we are on the maintenance budget. Armstrong reminded the board of a
previous commitment to fix the alley.
July
9, 1997
Ø
The Board of Trustees accepted David Cagle’s
application as a Board Member.
Ø
Don Mackey addressed the Board on Town’s irrigation
water. Don explained to the Board
Members when the water is put in Roan Creek ditch he has control of twelve
and half feet of water to the first weir.
The Town of DeBeque is responsible for the water after the first
weir to get to the Town.
August 13, 1997
Ø A report from Ms. Allyn on the 1996 report
was discussed. Ms. Allyn noted two
reportable conditions 1. There is
still a lack of consistency regarding the reporting of billable charges for
the Fire Department. 2. That the town Council remain involved in
the financial affairs of the town, since the size of the stall is small.
Ø Building Permits issued were Virgil
Rickstrew—Storage Shed; Brad Brandon—Manufactured Home; Leroy Latham—Front
Cover.
Ø Request for variance for 348 Minter
(Bradley property). The prospective
buyer (Mr. Cato) presented a proposal to have a real estate office in front
of the white building and fix up the back for living quarters to rent. Also to install a 16 x70 trailer. After discussion, the board concluded
that they were open to a real estate office in front of the white building
with owner-occupied quarters in the back.
In addition the yellow building could be rented out for business
purposes. They did not feel an added
mobile home was acceptable.
September 10, 1997
Ø DeBeque to Parachute Pipeline Project—John
Oborn made his presentation concerning this project. It involves the installation of 16” steel
pipeline from the Mesa #3 Compressor locations (north of DeBeque) to the
Rulison Compressor location situated north of Parachute the pipeline will enable natural gas
production in the DeBeque area to reach the Rulison site. An easement is being requested since the
town owns the land. Mr. Oborn asked
for input as how they could accommodate the town concerning the route of
the pipeline. He will keep the board
informed on the project and will give the board sometime to research and
think about his project.
Ø The Mayor advised the board that another
check was received by the town payable to the fire department. The one received last year was for
$1000.00 from United Fund. He
understands that it came to his office by mistake and was suppose to be
mailed directly to the fire department.
The Mayor expressed his discomfort about this, since there are no
receipts or any accounting of the money.
He understands the fire department has their own bank account and
the money comes from the people who contribute to United Fund. The board expressed the following
concerns.
1. Who authorized the fire department to have
a bank account without the board knowing about it.
2. How long has the bank account been
established.
3. Who is auditing the books from this
account.
4. Who is authorized to take money and write
checks, and where do they go, etc.
5.
Why is the town paying for all the expenses and there
is no accounting of the money from United Way.
October
8, 1997
Ø Brit DeVol
reported that there are 7 people that are 91+ days delinquent on their
utilities. It was determined that
these customers be sent a 10-day disconnection notice.
Ø It was discussed
whether a list should be sent to the garbage company and have the illegal
pickups monitored or require trash pick-up from every citizen. No action was taken.
Ø It was decided
that Mr. Armstrong was to pursue the purchase of a 1994 passenger van, make an offer of
$24,500.00.
November
12, 1997
Ø A block fence was
erected in front of the Cemetery by a citizen.
Ø Of the 7
disconnection notices that were sent two customers paid in full and two
made partial payments.
Ø Wayne Klahn asked
the board to contact the city of Grand Junction concerning codes dealing
with aesthetics of mobile homes. He
felt it would be useful and that the property values are being decreased
and if we are going to grow we should grow correctly.
December
3, 1997
Ø
Nick Marx commented concerning the money left over
from the 1997 budget, that could not be spent this year due to time
constraints. He requested to set up
an escrow account for the fire department for this money. The treasurer pointed out that the fire
department had budget for 1998.
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