Fort Morgan public meetings in 2021

City Council Agendas & Minutes

The Fort Morgan City Council will hold a regular meeting on December 21, 2021, with several action items including a possible gas rate adjustment, approval of bids for a police department fence and a transformer, and acceptance of government pricing for new electric department vehicles. The council will also consider a new tavern liquor license for Cover 4 Theatre and reappointments to the Airport Advisory Board. An executive session is scheduled to discuss the annual evaluation of the Police Chief.

• Resolution adjusting gas rates
• New Tavern Liquor License for Cover 4 Theatre at 314 Main St.
• Bids for back parking lot security fence at police department
• Bids for transformer for West Substation
• Government pricing for new trencher backhoe and digger truck for Electric Department

The Fort Morgan City Council unanimously approved several major purchases and policy changes, including a $969,492 transformer for the West Substation, a $117,429 security fence for the police department, and a gas rate increase to pass on higher natural gas costs. The council also reappointed two members to the Airport Advisory Board, accepted a tavern liquor license application for the Cover 4 Theater, and authorized the police chief to swear in new officers. In a closed session, the council conducted the police chief's annual evaluation and approved a $3,000 merit pay increase.

• Reappointed Edie Dolben and Jack Darnell to Airport Advisory Board (unanimous)
• Accepted tavern liquor license application for Cover 4 Theater, 314 Main St.; public hearing set for Feb. 1 (unanimous)
• Authorized police chief to swear in new officers (unanimous)
• Approved $117,429 bid from American Fence Company for police department security fence (unanimous)
• Approved $969,492 bid from Virginia Transformer for West Substation transformer (unanimous)
• Approved $168,166.21 government bid from Ditch Witch of the Rockies for trencher backhoe (unanimous)
• Approved $276,738 government bid from Altec of Denver for digger truck (unanimous)
• Approved gas rate adjustment to pass on higher natural gas costs (unanimous)

City Council Agendas & Minutes

The Fort Morgan City Council will hold a regular meeting with presentations and possible action on water and sewer rate studies and rate adjustments. The council will also conduct public hearings and take final action on two ordinances: one allowing liens on properties for unpaid stormwater charges, and another updating procurement rules to match a recent charter amendment. The meeting includes routine items like approving minutes, recognizing the Business of the Month, and swearing in new police officers.

• Presentation and possible action on a Resolution adjusting water rates
• Presentation and possible action on a Resolution adjusting sewer rates
• Second reading and public hearing on Ordinance No. 1259, establishing liens for delinquent stormwater bills
• Second reading and public hearing on Ordinance No. 1260, amending procurement and contracts code
• Resolution amending Council Rules of Procedure to conform with charter amendment on procurement

The Fort Morgan City Council unanimously approved resolutions increasing water and sewer rates following presentations on rate studies. It also passed two ordinances on final reading: one allowing liens on properties for delinquent stormwater bills, and another updating procurement rules to conform with a charter amendment. The council also updated its rules of procedure and held an executive session for the city manager's annual evaluation.

• Approved water rate increase resolution (unanimous)
• Approved sewer rate increase resolution (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance No. 1259 allowing liens for delinquent stormwater bills (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance No. 1260 updating procurement and contracts code (unanimous)
• Approved resolution amending Council Rules of Procedure (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of Nov. 16, 2021 meeting (unanimous)
• Held executive session for city manager annual evaluation (unanimous)

City Council Agendas & Minutes

The Fort Morgan City Council will hear updates from the Morgan County Economic Development Corp., consider bids for new Industrial Park entrance signs, and vote on resolutions including the 18th Interim Agreement for the Northern Integrated Supply Project. They will also hold first readings of ordinances on stormwater utility liens and procurement code changes, with public hearings scheduled for Dec. 7. The consent agenda includes approval of October disbursements and payroll, and meeting minutes.

• Bids for design/build services for new Industrial Park entrance signs
• Resolution approving 18th Interim Agreement for Northern Integrated Supply Project
• First reading of ordinance to lien property for delinquent stormwater utility bills
• First reading of ordinance amending procurement and contracts code
• Consent agenda: October disbursements and payroll, Nov. 2 meeting minutes

The Fort Morgan City Council approved a $100,000 design/build contract with Morgan County Signs for new industrial park entrance signs, and unanimously approved the 18th interim agreement for the NISP water project with a $1.8 million 2022 obligation. The council also advanced two ordinances on first reading: one to allow liens for delinquent stormwater utility bills, and another to raise the contract approval threshold from $10,000 to $50,000. All votes were 6-0 with Councilmember Lindell excused.

• Approved $100,000 contract with Morgan County Signs for industrial park entrance signs (6-0)
• Approved 18th interim NISP water agreement with $1.8M 2022 obligation (6-0)
• Approved first reading of ordinance authorizing liens for delinquent stormwater bills (6-0)
• Approved first reading of ordinance raising contract approval threshold to $50,000 (6-0)
• Approved consent agenda including October disbursements and Nov. 2 minutes (6-0)

City Council Agendas & Minutes

The Fort Morgan City Council is holding its regular meeting on November 2, 2021. The main action item is a presentation and possible resolution on bids for three police patrol vehicles. The council will also approve the minutes from the October 19 meeting and recognize the Business of the Month for October.

• Possible action on bids for three police patrol vehicles
• Approval of October 19, 2021 meeting minutes
• Recognition of Business of the Month for October

City Council Agendas & Minutes

The City Council will meet to swear in a new FMPD officer and review bids for three police patrol vehicles. The agenda also includes the approval of previous meeting minutes and recognition of the October Business of the Month.

• Swearing-in of new FMPD Officer Brian Herrera
• Presentation and possible action on bids for three police patrol vehicles
• Approval of October 19, 2021, City Council meeting minutes

The Fort Morgan City Council unanimously approved a bid from McDonald Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram for three 2021 Dodge Durango SUVs for the police department at a total cost of $102,867. The council also approved the minutes of the October 19 meeting, swore in a new police officer, and recognized a local business. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved $102,867 bid for three 2021 Dodge Durango police SUVs (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of October 19, 2021 regular meeting (unanimous)

City Council Agendas & Minutes

The City Council will hold a public hearing for the final reading of Ordinance No. 1258 regarding the 2022 Budget and mill levy. The council will also consider engineering service bids, fire pension increases, and authorization for the mayor to sign opioid settlement documents.

• Public hearing on a Special Use Permit to expand a home footprint at 109 Deuel St.
• Action on bids for engineering services for future road and infrastructure projects
• Resolution to increase monthly payments for the Firemen’s Pension Fund
• Resolution supporting a grant application from Great Outdoors Colorado
• Resolution authorizing the mayor to sign documents related to the opioid settlement

The Fort Morgan City Council approved the 2022 budget ordinance on final reading, along with several other resolutions. These included a special use permit for a home expansion, a contract for road design, an increase in firefighter pension payments, support for a park grant, and authorization for the mayor to sign opioid settlement documents. All votes were unanimous (4-0) with three councilmembers excused.

• Approved 2022 budget ordinance (Ordinance 1258) on final reading (4-0)
• Approved special use permit for single-family home expansion at 109 Deuel St. (4-0)
• Accepted $75,000 engineering bid from Professional Engineering Consultants for road projects (4-0)
• Approved $25 monthly increase in firefighter pension payments, from $450 to $475 (4-0)
• Approved resolution supporting $400,000 GOCO grant application for park development (4-0)
• Approved resolution authorizing mayor to sign opioid settlement documents (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda including September disbursements and Oct. 5 minutes (4-0)

City Council Agendas & Minutes

The Fort Morgan City Council will hold a public hearing on a special use permit to expand a home at 423 Circle Drive, and consider several resolutions including the 2022 budget and schedule of fees, a historic landmark designation, and a ballot question on procurement. The meeting also includes routine items like minutes approval, a proclamation, and reports.

• Public hearing on special use permit to expand home footprint at 423 Circle Drive in B-2 zoning
• Resolution to adopt 2022 budget, set mill levy, and appropriate funds; public hearing scheduled for Oct. 19
• Resolution to adopt 2022 Schedule of Fees
• Resolution supporting Ballot Question 2G to amend city charter for streamlined procurement
• Resolution for historic landmark designation of World Olivet Assembly building

The Fort Morgan City Council approved the first reading of the 2022 budget ordinance, totaling just over $77 million, and scheduled a public hearing for Oct. 19. It also approved a special use permit for a home expansion at 423 Circle Drive, designated the World Olivet Assembly Building as a historic landmark, and supported a grant application for a historic survey. The council endorsed Ballot Issue 2G to remove redundant spending approvals and accepted a $38,000 bid from HUB International for employee benefits consulting.

• Approved first reading of 2022 appropriations ordinance, $77M budget (unanimous)
• Approved special use permit for home expansion at 423 Circle Drive (unanimous)
• Designated World Olivet Assembly Building at 300 Deuel St. as historic landmark (unanimous)
• Approved application for $25,000 History Colorado grant for historic survey (unanimous)
• Approved resolution supporting Ballot Issue 2G to amend city charter (unanimous)
• Accepted $38,000 bid from HUB International for benefits consulting (unanimous)
• Adopted 2022 Schedule of Fees with reduced golf cart storage and trail fees (unanimous)
• Approved Mayor's Day Off as paid holiday for day after Thanksgiving (unanimous)

City Council Agendas & Minutes

The Fort Morgan City Council is meeting to review the proposed 2022 budget and fee schedule, and to take final action on an ordinance amending rules for family child care homes. The council will also consider a sole source expenditure for police in-car cameras and receive a report on community health and housing. The agenda includes routine consent items and an executive session on economic incentives.

• Second reading and public hearing on Ordinance No. 1257, amending family child care home regulations
• Sole source expenditure for police in-car cameras
• Review of proposed 2022 Budget and Schedule of Fees
• Swearing-in of new Police Officer Jordan Dean
• Executive session on economic incentives negotiations

The Fort Morgan City Council approved a sole source purchase of 20 in-car cameras for the police department and passed the second reading of an ordinance aligning family child care home regulations with state law. The council also received a final report on a community health and housing assessment, reviewed the 2022 budget calendar without formal action, and held an executive session on economic incentives with no formal action taken.

• Approved sole source purchase of 20 4RE Digital In-Car Cameras with accessories (unanimous)
• Approved second and final reading of Ordinance No. 1257 amending Chapter 20 regarding family child care homes (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including August disbursements and payroll and Sept. 7 minutes (unanimous)
• Convened executive session on economic incentives (unanimous)

City Council Agendas & Minutes

The Fort Morgan City Council will consider several items, including a resolution to sell real property at CentrePointe Plaza and approve a development and incentive agreement with Brittany Homes. They will also hold public hearings on a new tavern liquor license for The Hall at 204 W. Beaver Ave. and on the service plan for the Bijou Metropolitan District. Other business includes a grant application, an ordinance on family child care homes, and discussions on community event donations and downtown parking.

• Resolution authorizing sale of real property at CentrePointe Plaza and development/incentive agreement with Brittany Homes
• Public hearing and action on new Tavern Liquor License for Advanced Entertainment LLC, dba The Hall at 204 W. Beaver Ave.
• Public hearing and action on Service Plan for Bijou Metropolitan District
• Resolution to apply for Main Street Open for Business Grant from Department of Local Affairs
• First reading of Ordinance 1257 amending municipal code regarding family child care homes

The Fort Morgan City Council unanimously approved the sale of 11 acres in the CentrePointe Plaza area to Brittany Homes for development of 116 townhomes, including a development and incentive agreement. The council also approved a new tavern license for The Hall at 204 W. Beaver Ave., a service plan for The Bijou Metropolitan District, and a grant application for downtown improvements. A motion to change downtown parking to four hours on Main Street failed, but a three-hour limit was approved 6-1.

• Approved sale of 11 acres to Brittany Homes for 116 townhomes (unanimous)
• Approved new tavern license for The Hall at 204 W. Beaver Ave. (unanimous)
• Approved service plan for The Bijou Metropolitan District (unanimous)
• Approved in-kind services and fee waivers for Fall Harvest Car Show ($6,033.90, unanimous)
• Approved application for Main Street Open for Business Grant (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of ordinance on family child care homes (unanimous)
• Approved downtown parking time limit of 3 hours (6-1)
• Motion to change Main Street parking to 4 hours died for lack of second

City Council Agendas & Minutes

The Fort Morgan City Council approved three construction contracts: a police security camera system for $17,854 (not to exceed $20,000), a Historic City Hall maintenance and repair project for up to $40,000, and a West Highway 34 electric line rebuild for $118,911 (not to exceed $140,000). The council also passed three ordinances on second reading: amending the electrical code, placing a charter change on the November ballot, and raising the minimum age for tobacco products to 21. No formal action was taken on the 2022 budget presentations.

• Approved $17,854 bid from 1st Class Security Systems for police camera system (unanimous)
• Approved up to $40,000 bid from T-Rod Construction for City Hall repairs (unanimous)
• Approved $118,911 bid from Altitude Energy for electric line rebuild (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 1254 amending electrical code (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 1255 placing charter change on Nov. 2 ballot (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 1256 raising tobacco age to 21 (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda for July disbursements and Aug. 3 minutes (unanimous)

City Council Agendas & Minutes

The Fort Morgan City Council will hold its regular meeting on August 3, 2021, addressing several items including the potential sale of the former Armory Recreation Center property, a new tavern liquor license application, and first readings of three ordinances. The council will also begin 2022 budget presentations and enter executive session for negotiations on an incentive and development agreement.

• Resolution to convey real property at 528 State St. (former Armory) and approve purchase/sale agreement
• Request for beer garden on Beaver Avenue for Break the Silence suicide awareness event
• Application for new Tavern Liquor License for The Hall at 204 W. Beaver Ave.; public hearing scheduled for Sept. 7
• First reading of Ordinance 1254 amending electrical requirements (Ch. 21, Art. 4)
• First reading of Ordinance 1255 placing charter change on procurement policy on November ballot

The Fort Morgan City Council unanimously approved transferring the former Armory Recreation Center at 528 State St. to Elevating Life Church for $10, despite its $300,000 value, to avoid repaying grants if demolished. The council also approved several other items, including appointments, a beer garden permit, a new tavern liquor license application, and first readings of ordinances on electrical code, charter change, and tobacco age. No action was taken on the 2022 budget presentations.

• Approved conveyance of Armory property to Elevating Life Church for $10 (6-0)
• Reappointed Michael Schmeeckle and appointed Debbie D'Amico to Historic Preservation Board (6-0)
• Approved beer garden permit for Break the Silence event (6-0)
• Accepted tavern liquor license application for The Hall at 204 W. Beaver Ave., hearing set for Sept. 7 (6-0)
• Approved first reading of ordinance adopting 2020 National Electrical Code (6-0)
• Approved first reading of ordinance to place charter change on Nov. 2 ballot (6-0)
• Approved first reading of ordinance raising tobacco age to 21 (6-0)
• Approved minutes of July 20 meeting (6-0)

City Council Agendas & Minutes

The Fort Morgan City Council will hold a public hearing and consider final approval of Ordinance No. 1253, amending the 2020 budget, and may adopt the final 2020 financial audit. They will also hold a quasi-judicial hearing on a special use permit to expand a home at 129 Maple St. in B-2 zoning, and consider bids for several projects including swimming pool covers, Pointe Plaza infrastructure, and a climbing wall.

• Ordinance No. 1253 amending 2020 budget (second reading, public hearing, possible final action)
• Final 2020 financial audit adoption
• Special use permit to expand home at 129 Maple St. in B-2 zoning
• Bids for swimming pool covers, Pointe Plaza infrastructure, Water Treatment Plant roof, climbing wall, recreation storage shed
• Sole source expenditure for remote meter reading system upgrade

The City Council unanimously approved Ordinance No. 1253, amending the 2020 budget, and adopted the final 2020 financial audit. They also approved a special use permit for a home expansion at 129 Maple St., accepted bids for pool covers, road construction, a roof replacement, and a meter reading system upgrade, and authorized a climbing wall and storage shed. No formal action was taken on a proposed charter amendment regarding procurement policy.

• Approved Ordinance No. 1253, amending the 2020 budget (5-0).
• Adopted the final 2020 financial audit (5-0).
• Approved special use permit Case 21-004 SU for home expansion at 129 Maple St. (5-0).
• Accepted bid from High Country Pools for pool covers at $35,848.98 (5-0).
• Accepted bid from RME Ltd., LLC for Pointe Plaza infrastructure, not to exceed $1.5 million (5-0).
• Accepted bid from Gus Roofing for roof replacement at $11,484.42 (5-0).
• Approved sole source expenditure of $54,687.70 for meter reading system upgrade (5-0).
• Approved climbing wall proposal not to exceed $150,000 and storage shed bid not to exceed $55,000 (5-0).

City Council Agendas & Minutes

The Fort Morgan City Council is meeting July 6, 2021, after a tour of city facilities, to hold public hearings and take possible action on a special use permit for a private K-12 school, a city property sale in Pointe Village Commercial Park, and a final plat for that subdivision. The council will also consider fee waivers for local events, bids for a parks spray cart and airport runway seal coat, and final approval of a building code ordinance.

• Special Use Permit for private K-12 school at 914 State St. in R-2 district
• Resolution authorizing sale of city property in Pointe Village Commercial Park with incentive/development agreement
• In-kind services and fee waivers for Morgan County Fair and Break the Silence
• Bids for Parks Department spray cart and Municipal Airport Runway 14-32 seal coat/marking
• Second reading of Ordinance 1252 adopting 2015 IRC, 2018 IPC, and 2018 IFGC

The City Council approved a special use permit for a private K-12 school (CBU Academy) at 914 State St., subject to conditions including building code compliance and a certificate of occupancy. The council also approved the sale of a half-acre lot in Pointe Village for a coffee shop, accepted bids for a parks spray cart and airport runway project, and approved in-kind services for the Morgan County Fair and Break the Silence. Ordinance 1252 updating building codes was passed on second reading, and a final plat for Pointe Village Commercial Park was approved.

• Approved special use permit for private K-12 school at 914 State St. (unanimous)
• Approved sale of Lot 1, Pointe Village Commercial Park, with development agreement (unanimous)
• Approved in-kind services and fee waivers for Morgan County Fair (unanimous)
• Approved in-kind services and fee waivers for Break the Silence (unanimous)
• Accepted bid of $49,958.49 from L.L. Johnson Distributing Co. for spray cart (unanimous)
• Accepted bid of $122,342.50 from American Road Maintenance for airport runway seal coat (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 1252 amending building codes (unanimous)
• Approved final plat for Pointe Village Commercial Park, 38 lots (unanimous)

City Council Agendas & Minutes

The Fort Morgan City Council will hold a regular meeting on June 15, 2021, following a tour of the fire department. Key actions include filling a Ward 2 council vacancy, amending the 2020 budget, approving an incentive and development agreement, and considering bids for a new street sweeper. The council will also review the 2020 financial audit and discuss 2022 budget expenditures for utility funds.

• Swearing-in of new police officers Tekiah Dabbs and Zachary Lunog
• Ordinance amending the 2020 budget and scheduling a public hearing
• Resolution approving an incentive and development agreement
• Bids for a new street sweeper and request to replace a damaged one
• Intergovernmental agreement with Brush police for a drug task force

The Fort Morgan City Council unanimously appointed William Garcia to fill the Ward 2 vacancy left by Clint Anderson's resignation. The council also approved the first reading of a 2020 budget amendment, a development agreement for a grocery/convenience store, two street sweeper purchases, an intergovernmental agreement with Brush for a drug task force, and the election calendar. No action was taken on the 2022 budget presentations.

• Appointed William Garcia to fill Ward 2 vacancy (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of ordinance amending 2020 budget (unanimous)
• Approved incentive and development agreement for CentrePointe Village grocery/convenience store (unanimous)
• Accepted state bid pricing for 2020 street sweeper from OJ Watson for $240,462 (unanimous)
• Accepted government bid pricing for 2021 vacuum sweeper from Intermountain Sweeper Co. for $250,000 (unanimous)
• Approved intergovernmental agreement with Brush for Morgan County Drug Task Force (unanimous)
• Approved resolution for November 2, 2021 election and draft calendar (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda for May disbursements and June 1 minutes (unanimous)

City Council Agendas & Minutes

The Fort Morgan City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on the second and final reading of Ordinance No. 1251, which creates a stormwater utility and implements a stormwater fee. The council will also consider setting the fee level effective July 1, and will discuss the 2022 budget, including the self-insurance fund. Other items include a memorandum of understanding with the Morgan Marlins Swim Team and an ordinance amending the plumbing and fuel gas codes.

• Second reading and public hearing on Ordinance No. 1251 creating a stormwater utility and fee
• Resolution setting the stormwater fee effective July 1
• First reading of ordinance amending Plumbing Code and Fuel Gas Code (Chapter 21, Articles 6 and 8)
• Memorandum of Understanding with Morgan Marlins Swim Team
• 2022 budget presentation on self-insurance fund liabilities and costs

City Council Agendas & Minutes

The Fort Morgan City Council will meet on May 18, 2021, after a tour of the Gene Doty Senior Center and Fieldhouse. Key items include declaring a Ward 2 vacancy, electing a Mayor Pro Tem, and considering a stormwater utility ordinance with a fee, along with bids for infrastructure projects and holiday decorations.

• Declaration of Ward 2 vacancy and process discussion
• First reading of Ordinance 1251 creating stormwater utility and fee
• Bids for 2021 Water and Sewer Underground Infrastructure Projects
• Bids for outdoor holiday decorations
• Resolution adopting 2021 Northeast Colorado Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan

The Fort Morgan City Council approved the first reading of an ordinance creating a stormwater department within the wastewater utility fund and scheduled a public hearing for June 1. The council also approved several contracts, including water and sewer infrastructure projects, holiday decorations, an airport weather system, and a change order for the West Platte Avenue water project. A discussion on the stormwater fee level and a potential ballot question on procurement policy resulted in no formal action.

• Approved first reading of stormwater utility ordinance, public hearing set for June 1 (unanimous)
• Approved $201,685 water project A bid to Ransom Boone Excavating (unanimous)
• Approved $57,760 water project B bid to Jess Backhoe Service (unanimous)
• Approved $122,221 sewer projects C-F bid to Darin Neb Excavating (unanimous)
• Approved $75,000 outdoor holiday decorations bid to Temple Display (unanimous)
• Approved $153,136 airport weather system bid to DBT Transportation Services (unanimous)
• Approved $409,385.40 change order for West Platte Avenue paving to Martin Marietta (unanimous)
• Approved Bobstock in-kind services and fee waivers, including beer garden on public property (unanimous)

City Council Agendas & Minutes

The Fort Morgan City Council will hold a regular meeting on May 4, 2021, starting with a tour of city facilities. The agenda includes public hearings and possible final approval of two ordinances: one on floodplain hazard mitigation and one clarifying mayor and council compensation. The council will also consider bids for sanitation containers and wastewater treatment plant improvements, a sole source expenditure for website redesign, and discuss employee pay adjustments for the 2022 budget. The meeting includes executive sessions on economic incentives and water purchase negotiations.

• Bids for Emmco 3-yard sanitation containers
• Bids for clarifier and aeration basin improvements at the Wastewater Treatment Plant
• Sole source expenditure for redesign of the city website
• Ordinance No. 1249: floodplain hazard mitigation (second reading, public hearing)
• Ordinance No. 1250: clarifying compensation of Mayor and Council Members (second reading, public hearing)

The Fort Morgan City Council approved a $1,043,383 bid from Velocity for clarifier and aeration basin improvements at the wastewater treatment plant, with total spending capped at $1.1 million. They also approved a $700 per container bid from Rolloffs USA for sanitation containers, a sole-source website redesign with CivicPlus up to $40,000, and appointed Roseanne Evans and Juan Ayala Jr. to the Planning Commission. Two ordinances passed on second reading: one updating floodplain regulations and one clarifying mayor and council compensation. The council discussed but took no action on a proposed 3% employee pay increase for 2022.

• Approved $1,043,383 bid from Velocity for wastewater clarifier and aeration basin improvements (unanimous)
• Approved $700 per container bid from Rolloffs USA for EMMCO 3-yard sanitation containers (unanimous)
• Approved sole source expenditure up to $40,000 with CivicPlus for city website redesign (unanimous)
• Appointed Roseanne Evans and Juan Ayala Jr. to Planning Commission (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 1249 amending floodplain regulations (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 1250 clarifying mayor and council compensation (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of April 20, 2021 meeting (unanimous)
• Held executive sessions on economic incentives and water purchase; no motions made

City Council Agendas & Minutes

The Fort Morgan City Council will tour city facilities before its regular meeting, then consider appointments to fill two Planning Commission vacancies. The council will also take first readings on ordinances addressing floodplain hazard mitigation and clarifying mayor/council compensation, and may act on bids for the Historic City Hall windows project.

• Appointments to fill two Planning Commission vacancies
• First reading of Ordinance 1249 amending floodplain hazard mitigation code
• First reading of Ordinance 1250 clarifying Mayor and Council Member compensation
• Resolution adjusting electric rate for net metering
• Bid process for Historic City Hall windows project

The Fort Morgan City Council unanimously appointed Dolores Del Campo and Jordan Riley to the Planning Commission. It approved first readings of ordinances on floodplain hazard mitigation and council compensation, and passed resolutions on net metering rates, fraud prevention, and dedication plaques. The council declined a bid for the City Hall window project and directed a councilmember to consult the historical society.

• Appointed Dolores Del Campo and Jordan Riley to Planning Commission (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of floodplain hazard mitigation ordinance, public hearing May 4 (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of ordinance clarifying council compensation, public hearing May 4 (unanimous)
• Approved resolution adjusting electric net metering tariff (unanimous)
• Approved fraud prevention and detection policy (unanimous)
• Approved policy for dedication plaques on city facilities (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including March disbursements and April 6 minutes (unanimous)
• Declined single bid for City Hall window project, directed councilmember to consult historical society

City Council Agendas & Minutes

The Fort Morgan City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on the preliminary plat for The Bijou Phase 1 major subdivision. They will also consider ratifying an emergency expenditure for Gas Department repairs and awarding bids for trash removal, water main isolation, wastewater relining, police roof replacement, paving, refuse truck, and rollouts. A resolution amending the Schedule of Fees is also on the agenda.

• Public hearing and action on preliminary plat for The Bijou Phase 1 major subdivision
• Ratification of emergency expenditure for Gas Department equipment repairs
• Bids for trash removal services
• Bids for 2021 water main line isolation project
• Resolution amending Schedule of Fees

The Fort Morgan City Council approved multiple bids for capital projects, including a $2.98 million paving and surface treatment program, a $337,590 wastewater relining project, and a $105,948 police roof replacement. They also ratified a $27,000 emergency expenditure for gas department equipment repairs and approved a $40,000 trash removal contract. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved $2.98M 2021 HBP Paving and Surface Treatment Projects (unanimous)
• Approved $337,590.25 wastewater collection system relining bid (unanimous)
• Approved $105,947.72 police department roof replacement bid (unanimous)
• Ratified $27,000 emergency expenditure for gas department equipment repairs (unanimous)
• Approved $40,000 trash removal services bid from 2KB Landscaping (unanimous)
• Approved $41,000 water main line isolation project bid (unanimous)
• Approved $191,867 for sanitation truck and compactor (unanimous)
• Approved $12,700 for 200 rollout trash containers (unanimous)

City Council Agendas & Minutes

The Fort Morgan City Council will hold its regular meeting at the Water Treatment Plant after a tour. They will consider appointments to the Senior Center Advisory Board, bids for a police vehicle upfit and mosquito control services, and a development/economic incentive agreement. The consent agenda includes February disbursements and payroll and approval of prior minutes.

• Appointments of Georgia Hultquist and Barbara Holloway to Senior Center Advisory Board
• Bids for police vehicle upfit
• Bids for mosquito control services
• Resolution approving development/economic incentive agreement
• Consent agenda: February disbursements and payroll, March 2 minutes

The Fort Morgan City Council approved several items, including appointments to the Senior Center Advisory Board, a police vehicle upfit bid, a mosquito control services contract, and a development/incentive agreement with Viaero Wireless. All votes were unanimous (6-0) with Councilmember Anderson absent.

• Appointed Georgia Hultquist and Barbara Holloway to the Senior Center Advisory Board (6-0)
• Approved $15,851 for police vehicle upfit by L.A.W.S. of Englewood (6-0)
• Approved $45,656 per year for three years for mosquito control with Vector Control Services (6-0)
• Approved development/incentive agreement with NE Colorado Cellular Inc., dba Viaero Wireless (6-0)
• Approved consent agenda including February disbursements and March 2 minutes (6-0)

City Council Agendas & Minutes

The Fort Morgan City Council will hold a regular meeting on March 2, 2021, at 6:00 p.m. via Zoom. They will consider several resolutions, including approving a legal services agreement with Wilson Williams LLP, accepting bids for computers, a tractor with mower, fieldhouse furniture, and the East Beaver Avenue Extension Project, and accepting a grant for airfield pavement maintenance. They will also approve the 2022 Budget Calendar and recognize the Business of the Month.

• Resolution approving legal services agreement with Wilson Williams LLP
• Bids for mini-ITX/mini-STX computers
• Bids for tractor with enclosed cab and rotary brush mower for Parks Department
• Bids for furniture for the fieldhouse
• Resolution accepting grant from Colorado Aeronautical Board for airfield pavement maintenance

The City Council unanimously approved several bids and resolutions. The most costly decision was accepting a bid from RME Ltd., LLC for $686,321.20 to complete the East Beaver Avenue Extension Construction Project. The council also approved a $39,750 bid for replacement computers, a $62,000 bid for a new tractor, and a $46,164.12 bid for fieldhouse furniture. A resolution to accept a state grant for airport pavement maintenance was also approved.

• Approved minutes of the Feb. 16, 2021 regular meeting as presented.
• Approved a resolution confirming Wilson Williams LLP as the city's contract attorneys.
• Accepted a $39,750 bid from ByteSpeed for replacement computers.
• Accepted a $62,000 bid from Wickham Tractor for a 2021 Kubota tractor with a rotary cutter.
• Accepted a $46,164.12 bid from Furniture Mart for fieldhouse furniture, with total expenditure not to exceed $50,000.
• Accepted a $686,321.20 bid from RME Ltd., LLC for the East Beaver Avenue Extension project.
• Approved a resolution accepting a grant from the Colorado Aeronautical Board for airfield pavement maintenance.
• Approved and adopted the 2022 budget calendar as presented.

City Council Agendas & Minutes

The Fort Morgan City Council will hear presentations and consider resolutions on bids for equipment including SCBA bottles for the fire department, a pickup truck for the electric department, HVAC replacement for the police department, and various items for the golf course and fieldhouse. They will also receive annual reports from the fire and police departments and the city manager, and consider a new PUC charge. The consent agenda includes approval of January disbursements and payroll, and minutes from the February 2 meeting.

• Bids for SCBA bottles for fire department
• Bids for pickup truck for electric department
• Bids for HVAC and control system replacement for police department
• Resolution adopting new PUC charge
• Consent agenda: January disbursements and payroll approval

The Fort Morgan City Council approved a resolution increasing the emergency telephone surcharge from 70 cents to $1.72 per month per phone service to support the county's 911 dispatch center, passing 5-1 with Mayor Shaver opposed. The council also unanimously approved multiple bids for fire department SCBA bottles, an electric department truck, police HVAC replacement, golf course carts, fieldhouse cardio equipment, turf, and seating, plus the consent agenda. No public comment was made, and the meeting ended with an executive session on economic incentives.

• Approved 911 surcharge increase to $1.72/month (5-1, Shaver opposed)
• Approved $20,534 bid for fire department SCBA bottles (6-0)
• Approved $51,829 bid for electric department Ford F450 truck (6-0)
• Approved $117,618 bid for police HVAC project, not to exceed $120,000 (6-0)
• Approved golf course beverage cart ($17,500) and range cart ($11,500) bids (6-0)
• Approved $49,625 bid for fieldhouse cardio equipment (6-0)
• Approved $39,500 bid for fieldhouse indoor turf system (6-0)
• Approved $22,946.60 bid for fieldhouse seating equipment (6-0)

City Council Agendas & Minutes

The Fort Morgan City Council will consider bids for a cemetery work cart, the West Platte Avenue water line project, and an airport shop hangar door, plus a sole-source purchase of body-worn cameras for police. A public hearing will be held on the final plat for Pointe Village Commercial Park Subdivision Phase 1. The meeting also includes routine approvals of minutes and a business recognition, followed by a closed executive session to discuss goals with the police chief.

• Bids for West Platte Avenue water line project
• Sole source expenditure for police body-worn cameras
• Bids for heavy-duty cemetery work cart
• Bids for airport shop hangar door
• Public hearing on Pointe Village Commercial Park Subdivision Phase 1 final plat

The Fort Morgan City Council approved several contracts and purchases, including a $558,108.75 water line project on West Platte Avenue, a $39,041.38 cemetery work cart, a $38,312 airport hangar door, and a sole-source purchase of body-worn cameras. They also approved a final subdivision plat for Pointe Village Commercial Park Phase 1. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved $558,108.75 bid to Darin Neb Excavating for West Platte Avenue Water Projects A & B (unanimous)
• Approved $39,041.38 bid to L.L. Johnson for cemetery heavy duty work cart (unanimous)
• Approved $38,312 bid to Powerlift Doors for airport shop hangar door (unanimous)
• Approved sole source purchase of 24 V300 body-worn cameras from Motorola/WatchGuard (unanimous)
• Approved final plat for Pointe Village Commercial Park Subdivision Phase 1 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of January 19, 2021 meeting (unanimous)

City Council Agendas & Minutes

The Fort Morgan City Council will hold a regular meeting with presentations on city investments and housing needs, followed by possible actions on several items including golf course equipment purchases, an ADA playground expenditure, a police tactical team agreement, and a real estate commission policy. A public hearing and second reading will address an ordinance amending the Historic Preservation Board bylaws. The consent agenda includes approval of December disbursements and payroll, and meeting minutes.

• Bids for golf course triplex greens mower and topdresser
• Sole source expenditure for ADA-accessible playground equipment
• Intergovernmental agreement for police Special Tactics and Response Team
• Resolution approving real estate broker commission policy for city-owned property
• Second reading of Ordinance No. 1248 amending Historic Preservation Board bylaws

City Council Agendas & Minutes

The Fort Morgan City Council will hold a regular meeting with several action items, including a proposal to waive city liquor licensing fees for 2021, a sole source expenditure for a police department server upgrade, and amendments to council rules and Historic Preservation Board bylaws. The meeting also includes the swearing-in of three new police officers and a year-end report from the Economic Development and Marketing Department.

• Waive city liquor licensing fees for 2021
• Sole source expenditure to upgrade police department digital information management system server
• Resolution amending City Council Rules of Procedure
• Resolution updating signatories for city bank accounts
• First reading of ordinance amending Historic Preservation Board bylaws

The Fort Morgan City Council met virtually on Jan. 5, 2021, and approved several items. It unanimously waived city liquor license application and renewal fees for 2021, projecting a revenue loss of about $6,000. The council also approved a sole-source purchase to upgrade the police department's digital evidence storage system at a cost not to exceed $16,998, and unanimously approved amendments to the council's rules of procedure and updates to city bank account signatories. Additionally, it approved the first reading of an ordinance amending the Historic Preservation Board bylaws and the consent agenda, which included re-appointments to advisory boards.

• Approved waiver of 2021 liquor license fees (6-0)
• Approved $16,998 police DIMS server upgrade (6-0)
• Approved amended Council Rules of Procedure (6-0)
• Approved updated bank account signatories (6-0)
• Approved first reading of Historic Preservation Board bylaws amendment (6-0)
• Approved consent agenda including board re-appointments (6-0)