Elizabeth public meetings in 2023

Planning Commission

The Elizabeth Planning Commission is holding a workshop to discuss potential updates to the town code. No specific changes are listed; the agenda indicates only a general discussion of code updates.

• Workshop on code updates

Board of Trustees

The Elizabeth Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting on December 12, 2023, at 7:00 PM at Town Hall. The board will discuss and possibly act on reappointing Lynn Mitchell and Jacque Hansen-Hallett to the Historic Advisory Board, and will discuss a Community Development EHS Intern Community Survey. The agenda also includes consent agenda minutes, management monitoring reports, board reports, and a student liaison report.

• Reappointment of Lynn Mitchell and Jacque Hansen-Hallett to Historic Advisory Board, terms through 12/31/2026
• Discussion on Community Development EHS Intern Community Survey
• Consent agenda: minutes of November 28, 2023 regular meeting
• Managers' reports and board reports
• Student liaison report by Shaye Lovato

Main Street Board of Directors

The Elizabeth Main Street Board of Directors is meeting to handle routine business, including approving November minutes, and will discuss the DOLA Main Street virtual annual visit, winter banners, and the Locable platform. No major decisions are listed, and the agenda is largely procedural.

• Approval of November 13, 2023 meeting minutes
• Discussion of DOLA Main Street virtual annual visit
• Discussion and possible action on Main Street winter banners
• Discussion regarding Locable

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission regular meeting scheduled for December 5, 2023, has been cancelled.

Historic Advisory Board

The Historic Advisory Board will meet to review the 2024 proposed budget and workplan. The board will also consider the 2024 meeting schedule and discuss an oral history collection website.

• 2024 Proposed Budget and Workplan
• 2024 Meeting Schedule
• Oral History Collection Website

Board of Trustees

The Elizabeth Board of Trustees meets to discuss and possibly act on the 2024 town budget, a rezoning sketch plan for Walnut Grove, a license for Elizabeth Brewing Company’s Friday Night Market, a Main Street monument sign, and an audit services agreement. The board will also consider a mill levy and an employment agreement amendment.

• Vote on 2024 Town of Elizabeth budget (Resolution 23R44)
• Discuss and vote on Walnut Grove sketch plan (Resolution 24R41) at Southeast Corner of South Elbert Street and Walnut Street
• Possible action on Elizabeth Brewing Company’s 2024 Friday Night Market license agreement (Resolution 23R42) at Running Creek Park
• Discuss and vote on Main Street monument sign project
• Adopt 2024 mill levy (Resolution 23R46) and appropriate funds (Resolution 23R45)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission regular meeting scheduled for November 21, 2023, was cancelled.

Historic Advisory Board

The Elizabeth Historic Advisory Board is holding a special meeting to discuss and possibly act on allocating funds for land records related to the Local Historic Register. The agenda includes only this new business item, with no other substantive topics listed.

• Discussion and possible action on allocating funds for land records for the Local Historic Register

Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing and discuss direction for the proposed 2024 budget. The meeting includes discussions on broadband deployment and town capital improvements.

• Public hearing on Proposed 2024 Budget
• Resolution 23R40: agreement with Maverix Broadband for fiber optic and wireless network deployment
• DOLA Main Street Live Grant
• Appointment of Lynn Mitchell to the Historic Advisory Board
• Appointment of Jim Santangelo to the Planning Commission

Main Street Board of Directors

The Main Street Board of Directors will meet to review and potentially act on the 2024 workplan, budget, and meeting schedule. The board will also discuss a networking event, monument sign or arch options, and a draft for the Elizabeth Façade Grant Program.

• 2024 Workplan and Budget
• 2024 Schedule
• Main Street Monument Sign/Arch Options
• Draft Elizabeth Façade Grant Program
• Main Street Networking Event date

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider a recommendation for the Walnut Grove sketch and preliminary plans. The body will also elect a 2023 Chair and potentially a Vice Chair. A Municipal Code discussion and workshop is scheduled to follow the meeting.

• Public hearing for Walnut Grove Sketch and Preliminary Plans at the SE corner of Walnut Street and S Elbert Street
• Possible action on recommendation for approval for the SE corner of E Walnut St and S Elbert St
• Election of 2023 Chair and possible election of 2023 Vice Chair

Historic Advisory Board

The Elizabeth Historic Advisory Board is meeting to discuss and possibly act on several items, including draft guidelines for the 2024 Façade Grant Program, plaques, promotional items, the 2024 meeting schedule, and the proposed 2024 budget and workplan. They will also consider a candidate for the board and review the October minutes.

• Discussion of draft guidelines for the 2024 Town of Elizabeth Façade Grant Program
• Discussion and possible action on plaques
• Discussion and possible action on promotional swag items
• Discussion and possible action on 2024 meeting schedule
• Discussion and possible action on 2024 proposed budget and workplan

Board of Trustees

The Elizabeth Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing and consider adopting Ordinance 23-08, which would impose police, public building, parks/open space/rails, and public works impact fees on future residential and non-residential development. The board will also discuss appointing Marianne Mayer Opl to the Board of Trustees, a snow route parking resolution, and an email usage and retention policy. Other items include consent agenda minutes, reports, and a presentation from Wreaths Across America.

• Ordinance 23-08: new police, public building, parks/open space/rails, and public works impact fees on future development
• Resolution 23R36: snow route parking regulations
• Resolution 23R39: email usage and retention policy
• Appointment of Marianne Mayer Opl to Board of Trustees through 11/5/2024
• Presentation by Wreaths Across America

Board of Trustees

The Elizabeth Board of Trustees will hold a work session and budget workshop on October 21, 2023, from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM at Town Hall. No formal decisions or votes are listed on the agenda; the meeting is procedural and focused on discussion.

Planning Commission

The Town of Elizabeth Planning Commission regular meeting scheduled for October 17, 2023, has been canceled. No items will be discussed or decided.

Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will discuss and possibly act on resolutions to amend water and wastewater rates and tap fees. The board will also consider an agreement for water and wastewater services with the Elizabeth School District.

• Resolution 23R35: Memorandum of understanding with East Central Council of Governments (ECCOG)
• Maverix fiber internet proposal discussion
• Resolution 23R36: Amending water and wastewater base and consumption rates
• Resolution 23R37: Amending Water and Sewer Tap Fees and the Renewable Water Resource Fee
• Resolution 23R38: Intergovernmental Agreement for Water and Wastewater Services with Elizabeth School District

Main Street Board of Directors

The Town of Elizabeth Main Street Board of Directors is meeting to discuss a historic Main Street 5K and Color Run, and the potential creation of a 501(c)(3) organization and improvement district. The board will also consider the consent agenda, which includes approval of the September 11, 2023 meeting minutes.

• Discussion of Town of Elizabeth Historic Main Street 5K and Color Run
• Discussion of potential 501(c)(3) creation and possible improvement district
• Consent agenda: minutes of September 11, 2023 regular meeting

Historic Advisory Board

The Elizabeth Historic Advisory Board is meeting on October 2, 2023, at Town Hall, 151 S. Banner Street. The agenda includes discussions on a Historic Walk and Talk, a letter to property owners, and a trip to a historic district community, led by Community Development Director Zach Higgins, AICP.

• Discussion regarding Historic Walk and Talk
• Discussion regarding Letter to Property Owners
• Discussion regarding Trip to Historic District Community

Board of Trustees

The Elizabeth Board of Trustees will hold a budget workshop and regular meeting, covering new business items including appointments to the Historic Advisory Board, a resolution exempting Gold Creek Valley HOA land from a municipal code section, an ordinance to allow administrative approval of retail establishment permits, and discussions on fire department impact fees and an impact fee study. The board will also discuss Rural Water Authority rates and the process for filling an open board seat.

• HAB appointments: Jacqueline Hansen-Hallett (term through 12/31/2023), Audra Kirk and Dennis Rodriguez (terms through 12/31/2025)
• Resolution 23R34: exempting Gold Creek Valley HOA-owned land from Section 7-5-10 of the Elizabeth Municipal Code
• Ordinance 23-07: amending Section 6-3-100 to authorize administrative approval of Retail Establishment Permits
• Discussion on Fire Department Impact Fees and Town of Elizabeth Impact Fee Study (BBC Research)
• Rural Water Authority rate discussion

Board of Trustees

The Elizabeth Board of Trustees will hold a code and budget workshop followed by a regular meeting at Town Hall on September 12, 2023. The agenda includes discussions and possible action on an intergovernmental agreement, handrail installation at Town Hall, and a grant application. The meeting also features a presentation on the Senior Welfare Program.

• Resolution 23R32: Intergovernmental Agreement between the Town and the Elbert County Clerk and Recorder
• Resolution 23R33: Agreement with CCS Metal Fabrication for handrail installation at Town Hall
• Approval of Revitalizing Main Street Grant Application
• Presentation on the Senior Welfare Program by Officer Steven Herbel

Main Street Board of Directors

The Main Street Board of Directors will meet to review minutes from the prior month, discuss upcoming local events including a 5K run and family color run, and talk about small business development center initiatives. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.

Historic Advisory Board

The Historic Advisory Board will meet to discuss several town preservation initiatives. The agenda includes reviews of board candidates and the Certified Local Government status.

• Discussion regarding Historic Plaques
• Discussion regarding the Façade Grant Program
• Discussion regarding Certified Local Government
• Review of Historic Advisory Board Candidates

Board of Trustees

The Elizabeth Board of Trustees will hold a budget workshop followed by a regular meeting. They will consider a resolution to repeal and replace the Main Street cross section standards, discuss a grant opportunity for Main Street revitalization, and receive updates from the police department's victim advocate. The agenda also includes routine items like minutes and reports.

• Resolution 23R31 to repeal Resolution 18R04 and approve revised Main Street cross sections
• Discussion on Revitalizing Main Street Grant Opportunity 2
• Police Department Victim Advocate update by PattyAnn Fontenot
• Proclamation for Constitution Week (Sept 17-23, 2023)
• Consent agenda: minutes of August 8, 2023 regular meeting

Planning Commission

The regularly scheduled Planning Commission meeting for August 15, 2023, at 6:30 PM in Town Hall (151 S. Banner Street) was canceled. No action or discussion items were presented due to the cancellation.

Main Street Board of Directors

The Main Street Board of Directors will meet to review minutes from the July 10 meeting and discuss two items: a Town of Elizabeth 5K Run and the Façade Grant Program. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.

Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will discuss the purchase of real property and the selection of a concept for the Elizabeth Community and Senior Action Center. The meeting also includes discussions on streetscape design and facade grants.

• Resolution 23R33: Purchase of real property at 444 South Main Street
• Resolution 23R32: Disposal of surplus vehicles
• Selection of proposed concept for the Elizabeth Community and Senior Action Center
• Discussion on Façade Grants
• Discussion on Streetscape Design

Historic Advisory Board

The Elizabeth Historic Advisory Board will meet to review minutes from its June 2023 meeting and discuss two key items: a proposed action plan for creating a historic district and a review of the promotional materials budget. A staff report and a budget workshop will also be held.

• Discussion regarding Action Plan for Historic District Creation
• Discussion and possible action regarding Promotional Materials Budget
• Budget Workshop to follow

Planning Commission

The Elizabeth Planning Commission is meeting to discuss two topics: referral agency training and a discussion about Elizabeth Schools and minimum parcel width requirements. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Referral agency training
• Discussion on Elizabeth Schools and minimum parcel width

Board of Trustees

The regular meeting of the Elizabeth Board of Trustees scheduled for July 25, 2023, at 7:00 PM at Town Hall (151 S. Banner Street) was canceled. No substantive items were listed for action or discussion.

Main Street Board of Directors

The Main Street Board of Directors will hold a work session to discuss the town’s budget and strategic planning for advertising. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda; the meeting is primarily informational.

Planning Commission

The Elizabeth Planning Commission will hold a work session to discuss referral agency training with CORE Electric and Elizabeth School District, and review code updates. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.

Historic Advisory Board

The Elizabeth Historic Advisory Board will meet to discuss and possibly take action on the local historic register plaque design and historic color palettes. The board will also discuss potential meetings with the Main Street Board of Directors, promotional outreach, Historic Walk and Talk rentals, oral history voice recorders, and a PA system upgrade. A budget discussion and possible action are also on the agenda.

• Discussion and possible action on local historic register plaque design
• Discussion on historic color palettes
• Possible action regarding the budget

Board of Trustees

The Elizabeth Board of Trustees will hold a workshop and regular meeting to discuss and possibly act on several resolutions, including setting the ballot for a September 5 special election, declaring a local disaster from recent storms, and approving contracts for iron work and tree cleanup. They will also discuss the Main Street Streetscape Design Project and enter executive session to negotiate a possible land purchase.

• Resolution 23R27: Trade Contractor Agreement with Maguire Iron Inc. (Sioux Falls SD) for scheduling and price holding
• Resolution 23R28: Setting ballot content for September 5, 2023 Special Election
• Resolution 23R29: Agreement with N&D Tree & Crane Service for Running Creek Trail cleanup
• Resolution 23R30: Declaring local disaster due to recent storm events
• Discussion on Main Street Streetscape Design Project

Main Street Board of Directors

The Main Street Board of Directors will meet to discuss several community events and the board's budget and workplan. The board may take action regarding the Friday Night Market.

• Discussion regarding 5K Run
• Discussion regarding Mayor's Tree Lighting Event
• Discussion regarding MSBOD Budget and Workplan
• Discussion and possible action regarding Friday Night Market

Board of Trustees

The Elizabeth Board of Trustees will meet on June 27, 2023, at 7:00 PM in Town Hall to review consent agenda items, hear quarterly reports, and discuss two key proposals: the Main Street Streetscape Design Project and a resolution to authorize school resource officers via an intergovernmental agreement with the Elizabeth School District. The board may also consider an ordinance to disconnect the Elizabeth West Property.

• Discussion on Main Street Streetscape Design Project
• Possible action on Resolution 23R26 for School Resource Officers with Elizabeth School District
• Possible action on Ordinance 23-06 to disconnect Elizabeth West Property

Planning Commission

The Elizabeth Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting and workshop to review the minutes of the May 2, 2023 meeting and discuss a proposal from the Elizabeth School District for a vocational school/auto shop. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Discussion regarding Elizabeth School District Vocational School/Auto Shop proposal

Main Street Board of Directors

The Main Street Board of Directors will hold a workshop to discuss marketing items and board attendance for the Friday Night Markets. No formal decisions are listed on this procedural agenda.

Board of Trustees

The Elizabeth Board of Trustees will discuss and possibly approve resolutions authorizing police contracts for taser and body camera equipment, and a resolution calling a special mail-ballot election on September 5, 2023, to consider the recall of Trustee Ternus. The board will also hear a water rate presentation and consider consent agenda items including meeting minutes.

• Resolution 23R23: contract with Axom Enterprises for taser 7 equipment
• Resolution 23R24: contract with Axom Enterprises for body worn cameras
• Resolution 23R25: special election for recall of Trustee Ternus, mail ballot, third-party election official
• Water rate presentation by Mike DeVol
• Minutes of May 23, 2023 regular meeting and Historic Advisory Board May 1, 2023

Historic Advisory Board

The Elizabeth Historic Advisory Board will hold a workshop on June 12, 2023, at 4:30 PM in Town Hall (151 S. Banner Street). The meeting is procedural with no substantive decisions listed; the sole agenda item is oral history training for the board and staff.

Main Street Board of Directors

The Elizabeth Main Street Board of Directors holds a workshop and regular meeting to discuss several community events and a development proposal. Items include a 5K run, the Carriage Shoppes proposal, Friday Night Markets, and a possible action on a PA system. The meeting follows a workshop on the Historic District Creation and Design Guidelines update.

• Discussion regarding Town of Elizabeth 5K run
• Discussion regarding Carriage Shoppes proposal
• Discussion regarding Friday Night Markets
• Discussion and possible action regarding PA System
• Minutes of the Regular Meeting of May 8, 2023

Planning Commission

The Elizabeth Planning Commission is holding a workshop to provide training for referral agencies, including the Fire Department, Public Works, and Police Department. No specific decisions or proposals are listed on the agenda.

• Referral Agency Training for Elizabeth Fire, Public Works, and Police Department

Historic Advisory Board

The Elizabeth Historic Advisory Board is holding a meeting at Town Hall to discuss board member applications, promotional flyers, the Friday Night Market, tax credits, and the Historic Walk and Talk. The agenda consists entirely of discussions, a consent agenda for the May 1, 2023 minutes, and staff reports.

• Discussion regarding the Historic Advisory Board Member Application for Alex Cramer
• Discussion regarding promotional outreach and informational flyer
• Discussion regarding Friday Night Market
• Discussion regarding tax credits and incentives presentation with History of Colorado
• Discussion regarding the Historic Walk and Talk

Board of Trustees

The Elizabeth Board of Trustees will hold a workshop on the mill levy, then a regular meeting to consider resolutions on a multi-agency services MOU and public records fees, and an ordinance to ban fireworks. They will also hear reports and may enter executive session on land purchase negotiations and legal advice.

• Resolution 23R21: Collaborative Management MOU with various agencies for children and family services
• Resolution 23R22: Rules for public records access and maximum fees under Colorado Open Records Act
• Ordinance 23-05: Prohibiting use and sale of fireworks within town
• Executive session to negotiate possible land purchase for the town
• Executive session for legal advice on former employee claim and Elizabeth West property

Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will discuss updating the municipal code regarding alcohol tastings and a site plan waiver for 392 South Main Street. The body is also considering contracts for building demolition and streetscape design.

• Ordinance 23-04 to permit tastings at Fermented Malt Beverage and Wine Retailers
• Resolution 23R18 to retain Atla Contracting & Environmental Solutions for demolition at 174 Banner Street
• Resolution 23R19 for a second amendment to the CORE Consultants, Inc. agreement for Main Street Streetscape/widening project design
• Resolution 23R20 to grant a site plan requirement waiver for 392 South Main Street
• Adams Group 2022 Audit presentation

Main Street Board of Directors

The Main Street Board of Directors will convene a regular meeting and workshop with no formal votes scheduled. The agenda includes discussion items on local events and activities but no ordinances, contracts, or rezonings.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will meet to discuss and potentially take action on a site plan waiver. The meeting will be followed by a training workshop for commissioners.

• Site plan waiver for 392 S Main Street
• Minutes of the March 21, 2023 Regular Meeting
• APA Planning Commissioner Training Series workshop

Historic Advisory Board

The Historic Advisory Board will meet to discuss the creation of a Historic District and updates to design guidelines. The board will also review a Local Historic Register application and the demolition of two historic properties.

• Demolition of historic properties at 174 S Banner and 333 E Broadway
• Creation of a Historic District and Update to Design Guidelines
• Local Historic Register Application for Zach Higgins
• Oral history training with DOLA
• Elizabeth Birthday Bash and Historic Walk and Talk

Board of Trustees

The Elizabeth Board of Trustees meets to discuss routine items and receive presentations, including a traffic study update and student liaison report. One consequential item asks the board to set positions for possible land purchase negotiations on behalf of the town.

• Authorization to instruct negotiators for potential town land purchase
• Presentation by East Central Council of Governments on regional grants
• Discussion of Old Town Traffic Study results
• Proclamation for 54th Annual Professional Municipal Clerks Week

Planning Commission

The Elizabeth Planning Commission will hold a work session focused solely on training, with no regular business conducted. The session covers topics from the American Planning Association’s Commissioner Training series, including ethics, legal decision-making, and procedural requirements.

Board of Trustees

The Elizabeth Board of Trustees will hold a code review workshop followed by a regular meeting. They will discuss and possibly act on appointing Shawn Sommer to the Planning Commission, a resolution opposing Colorado Senate Bill 21-213 and statewide land-use preemptions, a ground lease for an electric vehicle charger at 165 Main Street, and a discussion on fireworks in town limits. The agenda also includes consent items, management monitoring reports, and a student liaison report.

• Appointment of Shawn Sommer to Planning Commission, term through Dec 31, 2026
• Resolution 23R16 opposing Colorado Senate Bill 21-213 and statewide land-use preemptions
• Resolution 23R17 authorizing ground lease for EV charger at 165 Main Street (Gesin Lot)
• Discussion on fireworks in town limits
• Minutes of March 28, 2023 regular meeting and Historic Advisory Board March 6, 2023

Main Street Board of Directors

The Main Street Board of Directors will meet to discuss proposals including forming a 5K run committee, the Gesin Lot Monument, and designs for the 2023 ornament. The board will also review a staff report and hold a regular meeting after a prior work session.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is holding a training work session. No regularly scheduled business will occur during this meeting.

• American Planning Association training on Zoning/Ordinance
• Training on Managing the Meeting
• Training on Roles/Responsibilities

Historic Advisory Board

The Elizabeth Historic Advisory Board is meeting to discuss several historic preservation topics, including the creation of a Historic District, updating design guidelines, and pursuing additional local historic registered properties. The board will also discuss an oral history collection, a historic plaque design, a May Historic Preservation Month event, and a local historic register application. Action may be taken on any of these items.

• Discussion regarding creation of Historic District and Update to Design Guidelines
• Discussion regarding pursuit of additional Local Historic Registered Properties
• Discussion and possible action regarding Historic Plaque Design
• Discussion and possible action regarding May Historic Preservation Month Event
• Discussion regarding Local Historic Register Application

Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees and Main Street Board of Directors are holding a joint work session. The meeting is for discussion only, and the agenda states that no action will be taken.

• Joint workshop regarding the Main Street Streetscape

Board of Trustees

The Elizabeth Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting to take action on several items, including two special event liquor license applications and a resolution adopting the Elbert County Hazard Mitigation Plan. The board will also hear a presentation from CORE Electric and receive reports from the student liaison and board members.

• Approval of Special Event Liquor License for Dads of Elbert County – Michelle Oeser
• Approval of Special Event Liquor License for Town of Elizabeth – Michelle Oeser
• Possible action on Resolution 23R15 adopting the Elbert County Hazard Mitigation Plan (2023 Update)
• Presentation by Angie Bedolla from CORE Electric
• Executive session to discuss potential land purchase and trade

Planning Commission

The Elizabeth Planning Commission is holding a regular meeting with a consent agenda for minutes and discussions on municipal code updates, staff reports, and APA training on comprehensive plans. No final decisions are listed; items are for discussion only.

• Discussion on Elizabeth Municipal Code Updates
• Discussion on Staff Reports
• Discussion on APA Planning Commissioner Training Series - Comprehensive Plans
• Consent agenda: Minutes of Special Meeting of March 7, 2023

Board of Trustees

The Elizabeth Board of Trustees meets March 14 at 7:00 PM in Town Hall to take action on revised land-use fees, a Pine Ridge Crossing site-plan amendment, and a new Main Street Board appointment. The board will also hear a public comment period and receive management monitoring reports.

• Adopt revised schedule for Land Use Development Fees
• Approve Carrie Wedel to Main Street Board for three-year term through March 31, 2026
• Transfer ownership of Buzzards Pizza to Jac’s Inc.
• Amend site plan for Pine Ridge Crossing at 701 S Elizabeth Street
• Consider sketch plan for Walnut Grove at SE corner of Walnut St and S Elbert St

Main Street Board of Directors

The Main Street Board of Directors will meet to discuss several community projects and administrative updates. The board is considering a new board candidate and planning for upcoming local events.

• Selection of Main Street Board of Director's Candidate
• Town of Elizabeth 5K run
• Gesin Lot Monument
• Main Street Streetscape Design
• May Main Street Networking Event

Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting to discuss and potentially take action on employee compensation.

• Discussion and possible action on employee compensation

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider a recommendation for approval regarding a site plan amendment. The meeting also includes a separate Water 101 Training workshop.

• Public hearing for 701 S Elizabeth Street - Pine Ridge Crossing Site Plan Amendment
• Possible action on recommendation for 701 S Elizabeth Street Pine Ridge Crossing Site Plan Amendment
• Water 101 Training workshop

Historic Advisory Board

The Historic Advisory Board is meeting to discuss the creation of a Historic District and updates to design guidelines. The board will also consider electing a 2023 board historian and review its 2023 workplan.

• Election of 2023 Historic Advisory Board Historian
• Creation of Historic District and Update to Design Guidelines
• Pursuit of additional Local Historic Registered Properties
• Discussion on 2023 Historic Advisory Board Workplan
• Visit to Elbert County Historical Society & Museum

Board of Trustees

The Elizabeth Board of Trustees will hold a workshop on development fees, impact fees, and water/sewer rates, followed by a regular meeting. Key actions include a possible special election on the Elizabeth West Property zoning, a contract for a comprehensive impact fee study, and revised development fees. The board will also consider a special event liquor license for Cowboy Up in Kiowa and several other resolutions.

• Special election May 16, 2023, on Ordinance 22-10 zoning for Elizabeth West Property
• Resolution 23R12: contract with BBC Research and Consulting for Comprehensive Impact Fee Study
• Resolution 23R13: revised Land Use Development Fees schedule
• Resolution 23R14: authorize demolition/improvements at 171 South Banner Street
• Special Event Liquor License for Cowboy Up in Kiowa Rodeo

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings and consider recommendations for two projects. The meeting includes a site plan amendment and a new sketch plan.

• Public hearing and possible action on Pine Ridge Crossing Site Plan Amendment at 701 S Elizabeth St
• Public hearing and possible action on Walnut Grove Sketch Plan at SE corner of Walnut Street and S Elbert Street

Board of Trustees

The Elizabeth Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting with a public hearing and possible action on a special event liquor license for the Protectors of Elizabeth event, as well as resolutions approving agreements for the Wine In The Pines event and with Elizabeth Brewing Company. The board will also receive a presentation on the Olde Town Circulation Study, discuss the Streetscape Design, and consider authorizing funds for demolition or improvements at 171 South Banner Street. An executive session is scheduled to discuss negotiations for a possible land purchase.

• Public hearing and possible approval of Special Event Liquor License for Protectors of Elizabeth event (Michelle Oeser)
• Resolution 23R09: personal services agreement with JP Events & Marketing for Wine In The Pines
• Resolution 23R10: license agreement with Elizabeth Brewing Company
• Resolution 23R11: authorize expenditure for demolition or improvements at 171 South Banner Street
• Executive session to discuss land purchase negotiations

Main Street Board of Directors

The Elizabeth Main Street Board of Directors is meeting to discuss and possibly act on a façade grant recommendation, a town 5K run, and the Gesin Lot Monument. The agenda also includes consent agenda items, staff and board reports, and public comment.

• Discussion and possible action on Town of Elizabeth Façade Grant Recommendation
• Discussion regarding Town of Elizabeth 5K Run
• Discussion regarding Gesin Lot Monument
• Approval of minutes from January 9, 2023 regular meeting

Planning Commission

The Elizabeth Planning Commission will hold its regular meeting to discuss and possibly decide on appointing a 2023 Chair and Vice Chair, and on a resolution to establish a designated public place for posting meeting notices. The meeting will also include a presentation and discussion on upcoming Board of Trustees Code Workshops and Development Staff Reports.

• Appointment of 2023 Chair and Vice Chair
• Planning Commission Resolution 23-01 on designated public place for meeting notices
• Presentation and discussion on upcoming Board of Trustees Code Workshops
• Presentation and discussion on Development Staff Reports

Historic Advisory Board

The Historic Advisory Board will meet to elect a board historian and make recommendations for façade improvement grants. The board will also discuss materials for the Town of Elizabeth Birthday Event. A subsequent work session will cover historic district creation and design guidelines.

• Election of 2023 Historic Advisory Board Historian
• Façade Improvement Grant Recommendation to the Board of Trustees
• Town of Elizabeth Birthday Event Historic Materials
• Work session on Historic District Creation
• Update to Historic Design Guidelines

Board of Trustees

The Elizabeth Board of Trustees will hold its regular meeting on January 24 at Town Hall, 151 S. Banner Street. Items include swearing in two new members, approving minutes, hearing advisory-board reports, and taking possible action on mobile-food-truck regulations, a planning-commission appointment, and a code-of-conduct resolution.

• Administer Oaths of Office to Barb McGinn and Joe Belongia
• Possible action on Ordinance 23-01 amending mobile food-truck rules
• Possible action on Resolution 23R-07 adopting food-truck license fees
• Possible action on Resolution 23R-08 reaffirming the Town’s Code of Conduct for Elected Officials
• Possible appointment of George Fick to the Planning Commission through 12/31/2026

Historic Advisory Board

The Elizabeth Historic Advisory Board will hold a work session to discuss the creation of a historic district and updates to the historic design guidelines. No formal action will be taken during this meeting, which is open to the public.

Planning Commission

The Elizabeth Planning Commission will hold its regular January 17 meeting at Town Hall to discuss and possibly act on two items: electing the 2023 Chair and Vice Chair, and adopting a resolution that designates a public place for posting meeting notices. The meeting follows standard procedural steps including a roll call, consent agenda, and public comment.

• Appointment of 2023 Chair and Vice Chair
• Planning Commission Resolution 23-01: establishing a designated public place for meeting-notice postings per C.R.S. 24-6-402(2)(c)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is holding a work session to conduct water law training. No official action will be taken during this meeting.

• Water Law Training

Board of Trustees

The Elizabeth Board of Trustees will hold its regular meeting to approve minutes, discuss several resolutions, swear in Corporal Jason Rogers, and appoint two new trustees to fill vacancies through November 2024. The board will also consider resolutions related to public meeting notices, police chief recruitment, heavy equipment purchases, and a state grant for Main Street revitalization.

• Swear in Corporal Jason Rogers
• Appoint Barbara McGinn to Board of Trustees (term through Nov 2024)
• Appoint Joe Belongia to Board of Trustees (term through Nov 2024)
• Resolution 23R03: Police chief recruitment services contract with KRW Associates
• Resolution 23R04: Authorize funds for heavy equipment acquisition for town operations

Historic Advisory Board

The Elizabeth Historic Advisory Board meets to decide the 2023 chairperson and vice-chairperson and to hold a public hearing on a Certificate of Appropriateness application for 338 S Main Street. The board will also review a National Register nomination for 188 Main Street and discuss a joint meeting with the MSBOD regarding the Historic District update.

• Election of 2023 Chairperson and Vice Chairperson
• Certificate of Appropriateness Application for 338 S Main St
• CLG Review of the National Register nomination for 188 Main Street
• Joint meeting discussion with MSBOD on Historic District update
• BOT quarterly update on January 24, 2023

Main Street Board of Directors

The Main Street Board of Directors will meet to approve minutes from the December 2022 meeting and consider two actions: appointing its 2023 president and vice president, and adopting a resolution that designates a public place for posting meeting notices. The board will also receive a staff report and hear public comment.

• Appointment of 2023 President and Vice President
• Main Street Board of Directors Resolution 23-01 on meeting-notice posting location
• 2023 TOE Farmers' Market discussion