New Castle public meetings in 2022

Planning and Zoning Commission

The New Castle Planning and Zoning Commission did not meet on December 28, 2022, as the regular meeting was cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for January 11, 2023.

Town Council

The Town Council will meet to receive a Year in Review presentation. The remainder of the meeting consists of reports from consultants, staff, and various town commissions.

• Presentation: The Year in Review

The New Castle Town Council met on December 20, 2022, for a routine year-end meeting. No substantive decisions were made; the council excused an absent member, watched a year-in-review presentation, and adjourned. All staff and commission reports were minimal or absent.

• Excused Councilor Leland's absence (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 5:49 p.m. (unanimous)

Historic Preservation Commission

The regular meeting scheduled for December 19, 2022, has been cancelled. No items were decided or discussed.

Historic Preservation Commission

The regular meeting scheduled for December 19, 2022, has been cancelled. No items were decided or discussed.

Planning and Zoning Commission

The regular meeting of the New Castle Planning and Zoning Commission scheduled for December 14, 2022, has been cancelled.

Planning and Zoning Commission

The regular meeting of the New Castle Planning and Zoning Commission scheduled for December 14, 2022 has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for December 28, 2022 at 7:00 p.m. at Town Hall.

• Meeting cancelled
• Next meeting scheduled for December 28, 2022 at 7:00 p.m.

Historic Preservation Commission

The New Castle Climate and Environment Commission is holding a special work session. The body will discuss end-of-year budget items and provide updates on local projects.

• Update on EV Charging Station
• Discussion on Pollinator Signs
• Review of End of Year Budget
• Earth Day assignments

Historic Preservation Commission

The New Castle Climate and Environment Commission is holding a special work session. The body will discuss end-of-year budget items and assignments for Earth Day.

• Updates on EV Charging Station
• Discussion on Pollinator Signs
• Earth Day assignments
• End of Year Budget discussion

Town Council

The New Castle Town Council will meet on December 6, 2022, to discuss and vote on several key items, including the adoption of the 2023 budget, approval of a contract for police body cameras, and a prosecutor service agreement. The council will also consider ordinances and resolutions, receive updates from commissions, and address routine items on the consent agenda.

• Adopt 2023 budget via Resolution TC 2022-29
• Approve $556,311.40 in November bills
• Approve contract for police body cameras
• Consider Ordinance TC 2022-13 (supplemental budget, removed as unnecessary)
• Consider Ordinance TC 2022-12 (2nd reading on street standards amendments)

The New Castle Town Council approved the 2023 budget resolution, which includes appropriations and a property tax levy, on a unanimous roll-call vote. The council also approved grants to outside agencies, a fees directory, a street standards ordinance, a prosecutor service agreement, and a police body camera contract. A supplemental budget ordinance was removed as unnecessary.

• Approved 2023 budget resolution TC 2022-29 (7-0)
• Approved grants to outside agencies (unanimous)
• Approved 2023 fees directory resolution TC 2022-30 (unanimous)
• Approved street standards ordinance TC 2022-12 on 2nd reading (6-0)
• Approved prosecutor service agreement with Tim Graves (unanimous)
• Approved Axon police body camera contract (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including November bills of $556,311.40 and liquor license renewal (unanimous)
• Set Dec. 20 meeting start at 5:30 p.m. (6-1, Carey no)

Planning and Zoning Commission

The regular meeting of the New Castle Planning and Zoning Commission scheduled for November 23, 2022, has been cancelled.

Planning and Zoning Commission

The regular meeting of the New Castle Planning and Zoning Commission scheduled for Wednesday, November 23, 2022, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, December 14, 2022, at 7:00 p.m. at Town Hall.

Historic Preservation Commission

The New Castle Historic Preservation Commission regular meeting scheduled for Monday, November 21, 2022, has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for December 19, 2022.

• Meeting cancelled (November 21, 2022)
• Next meeting scheduled for December 19, 2022

Historic Preservation Commission

The New Castle Historic Preservation Commission meeting scheduled for November 21, 2022, at 6:30 PM was cancelled. No business was conducted or discussed due to the cancellation.

Historic Preservation Commission

The New Castle Climate and Environment Commission is holding a virtual work session to discuss its goals, receive updates on the remaining budget, Chili Cook-Off volunteers, pollinator signs, and an EV charger, and consider items for the December 15, 2022 meeting. The agenda is primarily discussion and updates, with no formal decisions listed.

• Discussion of GCE Goals
• Update on remaining budget
• Update on Chili Cook-Off volunteers
• Update on pollinator signs
• Update on EV charger

Historic Preservation Commission

The New Castle Climate and Environment Commission is holding a virtual work session to discuss its goals, receive updates on its remaining budget and volunteer efforts for the Chili Cook-Off, and consider items for the December 15 meeting. The meeting is open to the public via phone or online.

• Discussion of GCE goals
• Update on remaining budget
• Update on Chili Cook-Off volunteers
• Update on pollinator signs
• Update on EV charger

Town Council

The New Castle Town Council will hold a regular meeting to consider an oath of office for the police chief, liquor licenses for a hotel and restaurant and a chili cook-off, and updates to the public works manual and municipal code. The council will also review a service agreement for the town prosecutor and several routine renewal items.

• Oath of Office: New Castle Police Chief
• Resolution TC 2022-27: Hotel & Restaurant Liquor License for Hacienda San Miguel, Inc.
• Special Events Liquor License for the Chili Cook Off
• Resolution TC 2022-28: Public Works Manual Update
• Ordinance TC 2022-12: Amending Chapters 16.04 and 16.28 Concerning Street and Other Design Standards (1st reading)

The New Castle Town Council approved a hotel & restaurant liquor license for Hacienda San Miguel, Inc., a special events liquor license for the Chili Cook Off, and an update to the Public Works Manual. They also passed the first reading of an ordinance amending street design standards. The meeting included the swearing-in of Chuck Burrows as Police Chief.

• Approved Resolution TC 2022-27 for Hacienda San Miguel liquor license (unanimous)
• Approved Special Events Liquor License for Chili Cook Off (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution TC 2022-28 updating Public Works Manual (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance TC 2022-12 on first reading (unanimous roll call)
• Approved consent agenda for liquor store and tastings permit renewals (unanimous)

Planning and Zoning Commission

The regular meeting of the New Castle Planning and Zoning Commission scheduled for November 9, 2022, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, November 23, 2022, at 7:00 p.m. at Town Hall.

• Regular meeting cancelled
• Next meeting scheduled for November 23, 2022 at 7:00 p.m.

Planning and Zoning Commission

The regular meeting of the New Castle Planning and Zoning Commission scheduled for November 9, 2022, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, November 23, 2022, at 7:00 p.m. at Town Hall.

• Meeting cancelled
• Next meeting scheduled for November 23, 2022

Town Council

The New Castle Town Council will hold a regular meeting with items including a presentation from Mountain Waste & Recycling, an introduction to interim prosecutor Tim Graves, and consideration of a resolution adopting a multi-jurisdictional hazard mitigation plan. The council will also enter an executive session to evaluate the Town Clerk. The consent agenda includes approval of meeting minutes and October bills totaling $451,351.02.

• Resolution TC 2022-26 adopting a Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan
• Mountain Waste & Recycling presentation
• Introduction of interim prosecutor Tim Graves of LeMoine & Graves, P.C.
• Executive session for Town Clerk evaluation
• October bills of $451,351.02

The Town Council unanimously adopted Resolution TC 2022-26, approving the Garfield County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan. The council also agreed to donate $16,500 to GCE, and approved the consent agenda including October bills of $451,351.02. An executive session was held to evaluate the Town Clerk, and no action was taken on bear-related trash issues, though a future ordinance was suggested.

• Adopted Resolution TC 2022-26, Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan (unanimous)
• Approved $16,500 donation to GCE (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including October bills of $451,351.02 (unanimous)
• Excused Councilor Carey's absence (unanimous)
• Held executive session for Town Clerk evaluation (unanimous)

Town Council

The New Castle Town Council is holding a work session to discuss the 2023 budget. The agenda contains only this single item, so the meeting is focused on budget review and discussion.

• 2023 Budget review

Planning and Zoning Commission

The regular meeting of the New Castle Planning and Zoning Commission scheduled for October 26, 2022, has been cancelled.

Planning and Zoning Commission

The regular meeting of the New Castle Planning and Zoning Commission scheduled for October 26, 2022, has been cancelled.

Historic Preservation Commission

The New Castle Climate and Environment Commission is holding a virtual work session. The body will discuss budget allocation and a grant application for an electric vehicle charging station.

• Grant application for EV Charging Station
• Best uses for remaining budget
• Updates on Liberty and Rollie Gordon Park planting
• Partnership with Mountain Waste & Recycling for Earth Day and Burning Mountain Festival

Historic Preservation Commission

The New Castle Climate and Environment Commission is holding a virtual work session to discuss updates on park planting with the Garden Club, a recycling partnership for the Burning Mountain Festival, best uses for remaining budget, and a grant application for an EV charging station. No formal decisions are expected; this is a discussion and planning session.

• Liberty and Rollie Gordon Park planting partnership with the Garden Club
• Partnership with Mountain Waste & Recycling for Earth Day event and recycling station for Burning Mountain Festival
• Discussion on best uses for remaining budget
• Grant application for EV charging station

Town Council

The New Castle Town Council will meet on October 18, 2022, to consider an intergovernmental agreement funding withdrawal management services in Garfield County, a special events liquor license application for December 9, 2022, and discuss a personnel matter regarding the Police Chief position. The meeting includes routine staff and commission reports, but no major decisions are scheduled beyond these items.

• Consider Resolution TC 2022-15: Approve intergovernmental agreement to fund withdrawal management services in Garfield County
• Consider Special Events Liquor License Application from P.E.O. Chapter AO for December 9, 2022 event
• Executive session to discuss Police Chief candidate(s)
• Proclamation honoring John & Cori Webber
• Garfield Clean Energy update and budget request

Town Council approved a $10,000 commitment for 2023 to fund withdrawal management services in Garfield County. The Local Liquor Licensing Authority also approved a special events license for a P.E.O. Chapter AO fundraiser. Council discussed the appointment of a new town prosecutor and held an executive session regarding the Police Chief position.

• Approved Resolution TC 2022-15 to fund Garfield County withdrawal management services for 2023 ($10,000 commitment) (6-1)
• Approved Special Events Liquor License for P.E.O. Chapter AO event on Dec 9, 2022 (unanimous)
• Failed to approve consent agenda/Sept 20 minutes due to incomplete records (no second)
• Agreed to meet candidate Tim Graves for town prosecutor position on Nov 1, 2022

Historic Preservation Commission

The regular meeting scheduled for October 17, 2022, has been cancelled. No items were decided or discussed.

Planning and Zoning Commission

The New Castle Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a virtual workshop to discuss three topics: conservation options available to regional landowners, an update to the zoning map, and an update to the Public Works Manual. These are discussion items only, with no formal decisions or public hearings listed.

• Discussion of conservation options for regional landowners
• Discussion of zoning map update
• Discussion of Public Works Manual update

Historic Preservation Commission

The New Castle Historic Preservation Commission is holding a work session on October 10, 2022, to hear a presentation from History Colorado. The presentation will cover historic designation benefits, design reviews, and resources available to Certified Local Governments.

• History Colorado presentation regarding historic designation benefits, design reviews, and services/resources available to CLGs

Historic Preservation Commission

The New Castle Historic Preservation Commission is meeting to discuss administrative items, including its remaining 2022 budget and a videography project. Commissioners will also hear reports from recent workshops and review the 2022 CLG report submission.

• Commission Review of 2022 Budget Remaining
• Commissioner Report of Glenwood Springs Library Workshop held on 9/26/22
• Commissioner Report of 4 Rivers Meeting held on 9/20/22
• Commission Discussion of Videography Project
• Commission Review of Submission of 2022 CLG Report

The New Castle Historic Preservation Commission met on October 10, 2022, and approved the minutes from September 19, 2022, unanimously. The commission discussed the remaining 2022 budget for museum storage and electric work, with Chair Riddile volunteering to contact Electrician Jim Wirt to schedule completion. They also reviewed reports from a Glenwood Springs library workshop and a 4 Rivers meeting, and discussed a videography project and the 2022 CLG report, which was already approved by History Colorado.

• Approved September 19, 2022 minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:45 p.m. (unanimous)

Town Council

The New Castle Town Council will hold a regular meeting to present the 2023 budget, hear updates from Youth Zone and Girl Scout Troop 10238, and consider an ordinance repealing an emergency ordinance. Additionally, the Board of Zoning Adjustment will convene to consider Resolution BZ 2022-1 regarding a parking variance application for 503 W. Main Street.

• Resolution BZ 2022-1: Denial of a variance application for 503 W. Main Street to reduce residential parking requirements
• Ordinance TC 2022-11: Second reading of an ordinance repealing Emergency Ordinance TC 2020-5
• 2023 Budget Presentation
• September Bills totaling $1,295,594.15
• Girl Scout Troop 10238 Book Exchange Project presentation for Alder Park

The Town Council, sitting as the Board of Zoning Adjustment, unanimously denied a variance request for 503 W Main St that would have reduced residential parking from 1.5 to 1.0 spaces per unit. The applicant sought the variance to maximize commercial space and add two residential units, but the board found no unnecessary hardship. The council also approved the second reading of an ordinance repealing a 2020 emergency ordinance and discussed the 2023 budget.

• Denied variance BZ 2022-1 for 503 W Main St (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance TC 2022-11 repealing Emergency Ordinance TC 2020-5 (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda including September minutes and $1,295,594.15 in bills (unanimous)
• Held executive session for Town Treasurer evaluation (unanimous)

Planning and Zoning Commission

The regular September 28, 2022 meeting of the New Castle Planning and Zoning Commission has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, October 12, 2022 at 7:00 p.m. at Town Hall.

• Regular meeting cancelled
• Next meeting scheduled for October 12, 2022 at 7:00 p.m.

Planning and Zoning Commission

The regular meeting of the New Castle Planning and Zoning Commission scheduled for September 28, 2022, has been cancelled.

Historic Preservation Commission

This notice announces the attendance of three or more Historic Preservation Commissioners at a Colorado State Library Workshop. No other business or decisions are listed for this meeting.

• Colorado State Library Workshop at the Glenwood Springs Branch Library

Town Council

The Town Council of New Castle will hold a retreat at the Community Center, 423 W Main Street, with no formal agenda items or decisions listed. The meeting is scheduled from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and may include three or more councilors, but no public business is planned.

Town Council

This is a public notice for a Town Council retreat, not a regular decision-making meeting. The agenda contains only logistical details: the date, time, location, and contact information. No specific policy items, votes, or discussions are listed.

• Retreat held at Community Center, 423 W Main Street
• Meeting runs from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
• Possible quorum of three or more councilors

Town Council

The New Castle Town Council will discuss funding and an agreement for a detox center. The body will also consider changes to invoice approval procedures and the repeal of an emergency ordinance.

• Discussion of Detox Center Agreement and Funding
• Resolution TC 2022-25 to revise invoice approval procedures
• Ordinance TC 2022-11 to repeal Emergency Ordinance TC 2020-5 (1st reading)
• Kum & Go Fermented Malt Beverage Liquor License Renewal
• Executive session for Town Administrator evaluation

The New Castle Town Council approved Resolution TC 2022-25, which raises the invoice approval thresholds from $1,500 to $3,000 for the town administrator or finance director and from $5,000 to $10,000 for the finance committee. The council also approved Ordinance TC 2022-11 on first reading to repeal Emergency Ordinance TC 2020-5, and held an executive session to evaluate the town administrator. No other substantive decisions were made; the consent agenda was approved without the September 6 minutes.

• Approved Resolution TC 2022-25 revising invoice approval procedures (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance TC 2022-11 on first reading to repeal Emergency Ordinance TC 2020-5 (unanimous roll call)
• Approved consent agenda without September 6, 2022 minutes (unanimous)
• Held executive session for town administrator evaluation (unanimous)

Town Council

The New Castle Town Council will hold a work session to discuss the hiring process for the Police Department and review the 2023 budget. No formal decisions are listed on this procedural agenda.

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission is gathering for a plaque ceremony celebrating the historic designation of 151 W. Main Street. This is a ceremonial event rather than a decision-making meeting, with no formal agenda items listed.

• Plaque ceremony for historic designation of 151 W. Main Street

Historic Preservation Commission

The New Castle Historic Preservation Commission is meeting to discuss several items, including a report on the 2022 Historic Town Survey, a workshop on designation benefits, a videography project, and final museum purchases. They will also review the 2022 CLG Annual Report and consider approving the August 15, 2022 minutes.

• Commissioner Report of 2022 Historic Town Survey
• Discussion of History Colorado Workshop for Designation Benefits
• Clarification of Videography Project and Letter Review
• Direction to Staff Regarding Final Museum Purchases
• Staff Report of the 2022 CLG Annual Report due Nov. 1, 2022

The New Castle Historic Preservation Commission met on September 19, 2022, and directed staff to organize a History Colorado workshop on historic designations, preferring it to be held in October or November 2022. The commission also approved sending outreach letters to three families (Jolley's, McNeal's, Rippy's) for a videography project, directed staff to spend remaining 2022 funds on museum shelving and storage, and approved the August 15, 2022 minutes. No formal votes were recorded; decisions were made by consensus.

• Directed staff to organize History Colorado workshop for October or November 2022
• Approved sending videography outreach letters to Jolley's, McNeal's, and Rippy's families
• Directed staff to spend remaining 2022 supplies funds on museum shelving and storage
• Approved August 15, 2022 minutes (unanimous)

Historic Preservation Commission

The New Castle Climate and Environment Commission will hold a virtual work session to discuss ways to connect with local schools and a possible grant application for an EV charging station. They will also consider items for the October meeting. The meeting is open to the public virtually only.

• Discussion on connecting with New Castle schools with guests Simone Richardson and Scott Partan
• Discussion on grant application for EV charging station
• Items for the October meeting

Historic Preservation Commission

The New Castle Climate and Environment Commission will hold a virtual work session to discuss ways to connect with local schools and a grant application for electric vehicle charging stations. No formal decisions are listed on this agenda.

• Discussion on connecting with New Castle schools with guests Simone Richardson and Scott Partan
• Discussion on grant application for EV charging station

Planning and Zoning Commission

The New Castle Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a regular meeting on September 14, 2022, at 7:00 PM to review two public hearings. The first is a minor PUD amendment for Eagle’s Ridge Ranch PUD, and the second is a continued hearing on a preliminary PUD development plan for Lakota Canyon Ranch Filing 8 (Longview). The meeting also includes procedural items such as roll call, conflicts of interest, and citizen comments.

• Consider Resolution PZ2022-5 Approving a Minor PUD Amendment for Eagle’s Ridge Ranch PUD
• Consider Resolution PZ2022-4 Approving a Preliminary PUD Development Plan for Lakota Canyon Ranch Filing 8 (Longview)

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission, along with Pinyon Environmental, Inc., will conduct a survey of properties on East and West Main Street in New Castle, Colorado, on September 7-8, 2022. The purpose is to identify properties potentially eligible for historic designation. The survey involves walking along sidewalks, taking photos, and noting architectural significance. This is a public notice of the survey activity, not a regular meeting with decisions.

• Survey of Main Street properties for historic designation eligibility
• Participation by Pinyon Environmental, Inc. and Historic Preservation Commissioners
• Walking survey on East and West Main Street, remaining on sidewalks
• Photographs and notes on historical architecture/significance to be taken

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) will meet with Pinyon Environmental, Inc. to conduct a 2022 Historic Town Survey of East and West Main Street in New Castle. The survey aims to identify properties eligible for historic designation by documenting architectural features and historical significance while walking the sidewalks.

Historic Preservation Commission

The New Castle Historic Preservation Commission has posted a public notice for a social gathering on Wednesday, September 7, 2022, at 5:30 p.m. at 502 W Main Street. The agenda contains no business items, votes, or public hearings.

Town Council

The Town Council will review a proposed directory of fees and charges and a sketch plan from BLD Group. The body will also convene as the Local Liquor Licensing Authority to discuss a license modification for the Burning Mountain Festival.

• Resolution TC 2022-24: Adopting a Directory of Fees and Charges
• Presentation: BLD Group Sketch Plan
• Modification of Special Events Liquor License for Burning Mountain Festival
• Discussion regarding Emergency Ordinance TC 2020-5 (Alcohol on Public Property)
• August bills totaling $868,924.39

The Town Council approved a new directory of fees and charges and modified a special events liquor license for the Burning Mountain Festival. The council also decided to repeal an emergency ordinance allowing alcohol consumption in public parks. A sketch plan for a 136-unit rental townhome development was reviewed, though no formal approval was made at this stage.

• Approved Resolution TC 2022-24 adopting a Directory of Fees and Charges (unanimous)
• Approved modification to expand liquor licensed area for Burning Mountain Festival (unanimous)
• Decided to repeal Emergency Ordinance TC 2020-5 regarding alcohol on public property
• Approved August bills of $868,924.39 (unanimous)
• Approved Dillon Companies, LLC Fermented Malt Beverage Liquor License Renewal (unanimous)
• Approved August 2 and August 16, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Town Council

The New Castle Town Council is holding a work session on Tuesday, August 30, 2022, to discuss the School Resource Officer. Residents can attend the meeting virtually by computer, smartphone, tablet, or telephone.

• Discussion regarding the School Resource Officer

Planning and Zoning Commission

The New Castle Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a development plan and subdivision plat. The body will consider a resolution for the Lakota Canyon Ranch PUD Filing 8 (Longview).

• Public hearing for Resolution PZ2022-04: Preliminary PUD Development Plan and Preliminary Subdivision Plat for Lakota Canyon Ranch PUD Filing 8 (Longview)

Historic Preservation Commission

The New Castle Climate and Environment Commission will hold a virtual work session to discuss grant opportunities for electric vehicle charging stations, finalize plans for the Burning Mountain Festival, and review a potential funding increase for the Green Community Enterprise (GCE) program. The meeting is scheduled for August 18, 2022, at 3:30 PM.

• Discussion on EV Charging Station Grant Opportunity with Martin Bonzi, CLEER Programs Coordinator
• Finalization of Burning Mountain Festival plans
• Green Community Enterprise (GCE) funding increase discussion

Historic Preservation Commission

The New Castle Climate and Environment Commission is holding a virtual work session to discuss an EV charging station grant opportunity, finalize Burning Mountain Festival plans, and consider a funding increase. The meeting is a discussion session with no formal decisions scheduled.

• Discussion with Martin Bonzi, CLEER Programs Coordinator, on EV charging station grant opportunity
• Finalize Burning Mountain Festival plans
• GCE funding increase discussion

Town Council

The Town Council will discuss building permit costs and road impact fees. Members will consider a resolution to coordinate the November 8, 2022 election with Garfield County. The meeting includes a presentation on town survey findings.

• Resolution TC 2022-22 regarding November 8, 2022 election coordination with Garfield County
• Discussion on road impact fees
• Discussion on building permit costs
• RG Lakota Golf Ops LLC Optional Premises Liquor License Renewal
• Presentation by Bill Ray on Town Survey Findings

The council heard survey results on a potential sales tax increase to fund a School Resource Officer and directed staff to organize a work session with schools and parent groups for August 30. They also discussed building permit fee adjustments and road impact fees, agreeing to discuss the latter at a budget retreat. The council approved Resolution TC 2022-22 to coordinate the November election with Garfield County and approved the consent agenda.

• Directed staff to organize a work session on SRO ballot issue (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution TC 2022-22 for election coordination with Garfield County (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including June/July minutes and liquor license renewal (unanimous)
• Agreed to discuss road impact fees at budget retreat
• Agreed to consider raising double-signature threshold from $1,500 to $5,000

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission is meeting to coordinate a plaque ceremony and a historic town survey. The body will also discuss its 2022-2023 budget and requirements for Certified Local Government status.

• Plaque ceremony for 151 W Main St.
• 2022 Historic Town Survey scheduled for September 7 & 8
• HPC Budget 2022-2023
• Certified Local Government 2022 Requirements
• Videography letter to historic families

The commission scheduled a plaque ceremony for 151 W. Main St. and approved two newsletter articles. Members discussed the 2023 budget and the upcoming historic town survey.

• Scheduled plaque ceremony for 151 W. Main St. for September 19, 2022 (Unanimous)
• Approved publication of survey article and plaque ceremony announcement (Unanimous)
• Approved July 18, 2022 minutes (Unanimous)

Planning and Zoning Commission

The New Castle Planning and Zoning Commission is meeting to handle routine items, including administering oaths to new commissioners and reviewing prior meeting minutes. The commission will also hold an executive session with the town attorney to receive legal advice regarding litigation filed by CVR Investors, Inc., and consider appointing a commissioner to the Historic Preservation Commission.

• Oaths of office for Commissioners Mark McDonald and Julie Martinez
• Executive session for legal advice on litigation by CVR Investors, Inc.
• Consider appointing a commissioner to the Historic Preservation Commission
• Review draft minutes from June 8, 2022

The New Castle Planning and Zoning Commission held a special virtual meeting on August 10, 2022. They unanimously appointed Commissioner Parks as the P&Z representative to the Historic Preservation Commission. The commission also held an executive session with the Town Attorney to receive legal advice regarding litigation filed by CVR Investors, Inc., and approved the June 8, 2022 meeting minutes.

• Appointed Commissioner Parks as P&Z representative to Historic Preservation Commission (unanimous)
• Held executive session for legal advice on CVR Investors, Inc. litigation (unanimous)
• Approved June 8, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:34 p.m. (unanimous)

Town Council

The Town Council will review the 2021 audit and consider a second reading of an ordinance regarding electric vehicle charging capacity in new residential dwellings. The body will also consider resolutions to apply for grants for security and a digester blower building.

• Ordinance TC 2022-10: Electric vehicle charging capacity in new residential dwellings (2nd reading)
• Resolution TC 2022-20: Grant application for Building and Systems Security
• Resolution TC 2022-21: Grant application for a Digester Blower Building
• July bills totaling $1,133,964.22
• 2021 Audit presentation by John Cutler & Associates

The Town Council unanimously approved Ordinance TC 2022-10, requiring electric vehicle charging capacity in new residential dwellings. They also approved resolutions supporting grant applications for building security and a new digester blower building. Treasurer Loni Burk announced she will stay in her role for another year to train Assistant Treasurer Viktoriya Ehlers for the position.

• Approved Ordinance TC 2022-10 requiring EV charging capacity in new homes (7-0)
• Approved Resolution TC 2022-20 supporting $25,000 grant for building security (7-0)
• Approved Resolution TC 2022-21 supporting grant for $350k digester blower building (7-0)
• Accepted 2021 audit report with clean, unmodified opinion (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda including July bills of $1,133,964.22 (7-0)
• Entered executive session regarding police personnel matter (7-0)
• Agreed to write letter of support for RFTA RAISE grant

Planning and Zoning Commission

The regular meeting of the New Castle Planning and Zoning Commission scheduled for July 27, 2022, has been cancelled.

Planning and Zoning Commission

The regular meeting of the New Castle Planning and Zoning Commission scheduled for July 27, 2022, was cancelled. No decisions or discussions were held.

Historic Preservation Commission

The New Castle Climate and Environment Commission is holding a work session to discuss various community updates and internal governance. The body will review event participation and potential changes to commissioner terms.

• Discussion on changing Commissioner Terms from 2 years to 4 years
• Discussion regarding the Burning Mountain Festival Parade on September 10, 2022
• Update on Community Market Event participation
• Update on 'Idling Vehicles' information, Pollinator Gardens, and the CEC Website

Historic Preservation Commission

The New Castle Climate and Environment Commission is holding a work session to review community events and administrative updates. The body will discuss changing commissioner terms from two years to four years.

• Community Market Event participation update
• Updates on idling vehicles information, pollinator gardens, and the CEC website
• Burning Mountain Festival Parade on September 10, 2022
• Proposal to change commissioner terms from 2 years to 4 years

Town Council

The New Castle Town Council will hold a regular meeting on July 19, 2022, at 7:00 PM to consider liquor license applications for local events and businesses. The meeting includes procedural items, staff reports, and commission updates.

• Consider Resolution TC 2022-16 for Black Bear Bar & Grill hotel & restaurant liquor license
• Special Events Liquor License for Rides & Reggae Event
• Special Events Liquor License for Burning Mountain Festival
• Special Events Liquor License for Community Market
• June 2022 bills totaling $459,040.72

The New Castle Town Council approved a hotel & restaurant liquor license for Black Bear Bar & Grill, Inc., with conditions including responsible service training and correcting an application answer. The council also approved special event liquor licenses for Rides & Reggae, Burning Mountain Festival, and the Community Market, plus the consent agenda with June bills of $459,040.72.

• Approved Resolution TC 2022-16 for Black Bear Bar & Grill liquor license (unanimous)
• Approved special events liquor license for Rides & Reggae (unanimous)
• Approved special events liquor license for Burning Mountain Festival (unanimous)
• Approved special events liquor license for Community Market (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including June bills of $459,040.72 (unanimous)

Historic Preservation Commission

The New Castle Historic Preservation Commission is meeting to discuss several items, including the 2022 grant deliverables to History Colorado, meeting with Pinyon Environmental for the 2022 Historic Town Survey, adjusting the meeting schedule during the survey, and a follow-up on a videography project. They will also consider approving the minutes from the June 13, 2022 meeting.

• Discussion: 2022 Grant Deliverables to History Colorado
• Discussion: Meet Pinyon Environmental, Inc. for 2022 Historic Town Survey
• Discussion: HPC Meeting Schedule during 2022 Historic Town Survey
• Discussion: Follow-up Videography Project
• Consider Approval of June 13, 2022 Minutes

The commission approved the June 13, 2022 minutes and agreed to increase meeting frequency to monthly during the upcoming town survey. Members discussed the survey process with Pinyon Environmental, Inc. and planned outreach for a videography project.

• Approved June 13, 2022 minutes (unanimous)
• Agreed to meet monthly instead of every other month during the 2022 survey (unanimous)

Planning and Zoning Commission

The regular meeting of the New Castle Planning and Zoning Commission scheduled for July 13, 2022 has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for July 27, 2022 at 7:00 p.m. at Town Hall.

• Regular meeting cancelled
• Next meeting scheduled for July 27, 2022 at 7:00 p.m.

Town Council

The Town Council is meeting to conduct two executive sessions. These sessions involve legal advice regarding litigation and a personnel matter.

• Executive session regarding litigation filed by CVR Investors, Inc.
• Executive session regarding a personnel matter concerning the Town Treasurer

The Town Council met in executive session to receive legal advice regarding litigation filed by CVR Investors, Inc. and to discuss a personnel matter concerning the Town Treasurer. No formal actions or votes were taken on these items during the open session.

• Entered executive session for legal advice on CVR Investors, Inc. litigation and Town Treasurer personnel matter

Historic Preservation Commission

The New Castle Climate and Environment Commission will hold a virtual meeting to review past climate efforts, discuss vehicle idling, update its webpage, and plan participation in a local festival. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Follow-up on Earth Day activities with Mountain Waste, Garden Club, and schools
• Update on 'Idling Vehicles' information campaign
• Consider participation in the 50th Anniversary of the Burning Mountain Festival Parade

Planning and Zoning Commission

The regular meeting of the New Castle Planning and Zoning Commission scheduled for Wednesday, June 22, 2022, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, July 13, 2022, at 7:00 p.m.

Planning and Zoning Commission

The regular June 22, 2022 meeting of the New Castle Planning and Zoning Commission has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, July 13, 2022 at 7:00 p.m. No items were discussed or decided.

• Meeting cancelled

Town Council

The New Castle Town Council will discuss a possible tax issue for the November ballot and consider several resolutions and ordinances, including a subdivision improvements agreement, declining paid family leave, and amending municipal codes. They will also discuss dog park funding and consider canceling the July 5 meeting.

• Resolution TC 2022-18: Subdivision Improvements Agreement for Lakota Canyon Ranch, Filing 6B1
• Discussion: Possible tax issue for November ballot
• Ordinance TC 2022-10: Requiring EV charging capacity in new residential dwellings (1st reading)
• Ordinance TC 2022-8: Voter-approved lodging tax increase (2nd reading)
• Resolution TC 2022-19: Decline participation in Colorado's Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program

Council approved a subdivision improvements agreement for Lakota Canyon Ranch and allocated $46,659 from conservation trust funds for a dog park. The council also agreed to pursue a sales tax increase for a school resource officer and opted out of the state's paid family leave program.

• Approved Lakota Canyon Ranch Filing 6B1 improvements agreement (Unanimous)
• Allocated $46,659 from conservation trust funds for dog park (Consensus)
• Agreed to move forward with sales tax issue for school resource officer (Consensus)
• Approved Resolution TC 2022-19 to decline Colorado's Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program (Unanimous)
• Approved 1st reading of Ordinance TC 2022-10 requiring EV charging capacity in new homes (Unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance TC 2022-6 increasing contempt of court penalties to $2,650 (Unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance TC 2022-7 increasing municipal court costs (Unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance TC 2022-8 increasing lodging tax to 5% effective Jan 1, 2023 (Unanimous)

Historic Preservation Commission

The regular June 20, 2022 meeting of the New Castle Historic Preservation Commission has been cancelled. The next scheduled meeting is July 18, 2022. No business items are listed for this date.

• Regular meeting cancelled
• Next meeting scheduled for July 18, 2022

Historic Preservation Commission

The regular June 20, 2022 meeting of the New Castle Historic Preservation Commission has been cancelled. The next scheduled meeting is July 18, 2022. No business items are listed for this date.

• Meeting cancelled for June 20, 2022
• Next meeting scheduled for July 18, 2022

Historic Preservation Commission

This agenda announces that the New Castle Climate and Environment Commission meeting scheduled for June 16, 2022, has been cancelled. The meeting is rescheduled for Thursday, June 23, 2022, at 3:30 p.m. No other business is listed.

• Meeting cancelled and rescheduled to June 23, 2022

Historic Preservation Commission

The New Castle Climate and Environment Commission meeting scheduled for June 16, 2022, was cancelled and rescheduled to June 23, 2022, at 3:30 p.m. No decisions or discussions occurred due to the cancellation.

Historic Preservation Commission

The New Castle Historic Preservation Commission is holding a workshop on June 13, 2022, to discuss and plan a Historic Preservation Videography Project. This project involves the Historic Society of New Castle and lifelong local families.

• Discussion and planning of Historic Preservation Videography Project with the Historic Society of New Castle and local families

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission is meeting to review a 2022 grant agreement from History Colorado. The body will also consider a consultant team to conduct the 2022 New Castle Historic Town Survey.

• History Colorado 2022 Grant Agreement
• Consultant Team for 2022 New Castle Historic Town Survey
• Approval of May 16, 2022 Minutes

The New Castle Historic Preservation Commission approved the History Colorado 2022 Grant Agreement, extending the grant deadline to end of 2023, and directed staff to hire Pinyon Environmental, Inc. for the 2022 Historic Town Survey. Both motions passed unanimously. The commission also approved the May 16, 2022 meeting minutes. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved History Colorado 2022 Grant Agreement (unanimous)
• Approved hiring Pinyon Environmental, Inc. for 2022 Historic Town Survey (unanimous)
• Approved May 16, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a development sketch plan for 136 rental townhomes. The body will also administer oaths of office to four members and appoint its Chair and Vice-Chair.

• Public hearing for BLD Group's sketch plan for 136 rental townhomes in 29 buildings with clubhouse/pool at Castle Valley Ranch PA 8&9
• Oaths of office for Chuck Apostolik, Mark McDonald, Bronwyn Rittner, and Richard Parks
• Appointment of Commission Chair
• Appointment of Commission Vice-Chair
• Appointment of Commissioner to Historic Preservation Commission (HPC)

The Planning and Zoning Commission held a special virtual meeting to review a sketch plan for 136 rental townhomes in 29 buildings with a clubhouse and pool at Castle Valley Ranch PA 8&9. No formal decision was made on the sketch plan, as it is the first of three application steps and provides nonbinding feedback. The commission also appointed Chuck Apostolik as Chair and Bourquin as Vice-Chair, and tabled the Historic Preservation Commission appointment.

• Appointed Chuck Apostolik as Commission Chair (unanimous)
• Appointed Bourquin as Vice-Chair (unanimous)
• Tabled Historic Preservation Commission appointment to next meeting
• Approved March 23, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Reviewed 136-unit townhome sketch plan (no formal action)

Town Council

The New Castle Town Council will hold a regular meeting with several significant items, including a decision on a tavern liquor license for Colorado Drifters, LLC, a resolution to deny a final PUD development plan for portions of Castle Valley Ranch, and first readings of ordinances on court procedures, court costs, and a voter-approved lodging tax increase. The meeting also includes a citizen comment period and a dog park committee presentation.

• Resolution TC 2022-14: Approve tavern liquor license for Colorado Drifters, LLC
• Resolution TC 2022-13: Deny final PUD development plan and Phase 1 final subdivision plat for portions of PA 17 & 19, Castle Valley Ranch PUD
• Ordinance TC 2022-6: Amend municipal code on contempt of court and failure to appear (1st reading)
• Ordinance TC 2022-7: Change municipal court costs (1st reading)
• Ordinance TC 2022-8: Adopt voter-approved increase of lodging tax (1st reading)

The New Castle Town Council denied the final PUD development plan and Phase 1 subdivision plat for portions of Castle Valley Ranch (Resolution TC 2022-13) on a unanimous roll-call vote. The council also approved a tavern liquor license for Colorado Drifters, LLC (Resolution TC 2022-14) and advanced three ordinances on first reading: increasing contempt of court fines to $2,650, adjusting municipal court costs, and implementing a voter-approved 2.5% lodging tax increase. The dog park project was discussed but no formal action was taken.

• Denied final PUD plan and Phase 1 subdivision plat for Castle Valley Ranch (7-0)
• Approved tavern liquor license for Colorado Drifters, LLC (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance TC 2022-6 increasing contempt of court fines to $2,650 (7-0)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance TC 2022-7 adjusting municipal court costs (7-0)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance TC 2022-8 implementing 2.5% lodging tax increase (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda including May bills of $497,797.99 (unanimous)

Town Council

The New Castle Town Council will hold a work session on June 7, 2022, at 6:15 PM. This meeting is procedural, with no formal decisions or public hearings listed. The session includes a council orientation.

Historic Preservation Commission

The New Castle Climate and Environment Commission is holding a special virtual meeting. The body will discuss the Earth Week event held on April 23, 2022, and gather suggestions for its June 16, 2022, meeting.

• Debrief of Earth Week Event held Saturday, April 23, 2022
• Suggestions for the June 16, 2022 Meeting

Planning and Zoning Commission

The regular meeting of the New Castle Planning and Zoning Commission scheduled for May 25, 2022, has been cancelled.

Planning and Zoning Commission

The New Castle Planning and Zoning Commission meeting scheduled for May 25, 2022, was cancelled. The next regular meeting is set for June 8, 2022, at 7:00 p.m. at Town Hall.

Historic Preservation Commission

This agenda is for a New Castle Climate and Environment Virtual Commission meeting that was cancelled. A special meeting is scheduled for May 26, 2022 at 3:30 p.m. No other business items are listed.

• Meeting cancelled
• Special meeting rescheduled to May 26, 2022 at 3:30 p.m.

Town Council

The Town Council is holding a special meeting to conduct two executive sessions. These sessions concern the interview of Karen Frye and negotiation strategies for the Town Treasurer position.

• Executive session regarding interview of Karen Frye for Town Treasurer
• Executive session to determine negotiation positions for Town Treasurer position

The council unanimously approved offering Karen Frye the Town Treasurer position at $96,000 per year with the standard benefit package. The decision followed an executive session on personnel and negotiations. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting also included discussion of a potential dog park and property tax changes.

• Approved offering Karen Frye the Town Treasurer position at $96k/year with standard benefits (unanimous)
• Held executive session for personnel matter and negotiations (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Town Council

The New Castle Town Council will discuss a funding request for the Mind Springs Health Regional Detox Center and consider grants for outside agencies. The council is also reviewing a final development plan and subdivision plat for portions of the Castle Valley Ranch PUD.

• Ordinance TC 2022-9: Final Development Plan and Phase I Final Subdivision Plat for portions of PA17 & 19, Castle Valley Ranch PUD
• Funding request for Mind Springs Health Regional Detox Center
• Approval of grants to outside agencies
• 88 Grill Hotel & Restaurant Liquor License Renewal
• Executive session regarding interview of Karen Frye for Town Treasurer

The Town Council unanimously denied Ordinance TC 2022-9, which would have approved the final development plan and Phase I final subdivision plat for portions of PA17 & 19 in the Castle Valley Ranch PUD, on first reading. The denial followed extensive discussion of contested conditions, including density, open space, snow storage, and buffering. The council also approved grants to outside agencies, scheduled a special meeting, and approved the consent agenda.

• Denied Ordinance TC 2022-9 (Castle Valley Ranch PUD final plat) on first reading (0-7)
• Approved grants to outside agencies with staff recommendations (unanimous)
• Scheduled special meeting for May 18, 2022 at 8:00 p.m. (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including April 5 and May 3 minutes and 88 Grill liquor license renewal (unanimous)
• Approved extending meeting past 10:00 p.m. (unanimous)

Town Council

The Town Council is holding a work session. The agenda consists of introductions for the Garfield County Public Library District Executive Director and the New Castle Branch Library Manager.

• Introductions of Executive Director Jamie LaRue and Branch Library Manager Ana Gaytan

Historic Preservation Commission

The New Castle Historic Preservation Commission will meet to discuss updates on a town survey grant and support for the Historic Society Museum. The body will also consider the approval of the March 14, 2022 minutes.

• Historic Town Survey Grant update
• School House Designation Plaque
• Historic Society Museum Support
• Historic Preservation Support of Joe McNeal
• Approval of March 14, 2022 minutes

The Historic Preservation Commission unanimously agreed to hire Pinyon Environmental for the historic town survey once the grant agreement arrives, and scheduled a special meeting for June 13, 2022. They also decided the plaque for 151 W. Main Street will read 'Old New Castle School' and discussed support for the Historic Society, including heating upgrades and a video interview project.

• Unanimously agreed to hire Pinyon Environmental for the historic survey (pending grant agreement)
• Scheduled special meeting for June 13, 2022 to review grant agreement
• Unanimously agreed plaque for 151 W. Main Street will read 'Old New Castle School'
• Approved minutes of March 14, 2022 (unanimous)

Planning and Zoning Commission

The regular meeting of the New Castle Planning and Zoning Commission scheduled for May 11, 2022, has been cancelled.

Planning and Zoning Commission

The regular meeting of the New Castle Planning and Zoning Commission scheduled for May 11, 2022, has been cancelled.

Town Council

The New Castle Town Council will review a final development plan and subdivision plat for portions of the Castle Valley Ranch PUD. The body will also consider a trail license agreement with Garfield RE-2 School District.

• Ordinance TC 2022-9: Final Development Plan and Phase I Final Subdivision Plat for Portions of PA17 & 19, Castle Valley Ranch PUD (1st reading)
• Trail License Agreement with Garfield RE-2 School District
• April bills totaling $490,571.15

The Town Council approved Ordinance TC 2022-9 on first reading, approving the final development plan and Phase I final subdivision plat for Castle Valley Ranch Filing 11, a proposed 85-unit duplex and triplex development. The approval includes conditions from Planning & Zoning Resolution PZ 2020-9 and additional staff conditions. The ordinance will return for a second reading at the next regular meeting.

• Approved Ordinance TC 2022-9 on first reading for Castle Valley Ranch Filing 11 (85 units)
• Excused Councilor G Riddile's absence unanimously
• Adopted staff and P&Z conditions for the Filing 11 approval, including snow storage, landscaping, and phasing requirements
• Tabled final action on the ordinance until second reading at next regular meeting

Planning and Zoning Commission

The regular meeting of the New Castle Planning and Zoning Commission scheduled for April 27, 2022 has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for May 11, 2022 at 7:00 p.m. at Town Hall.

• Meeting cancelled
• Next meeting: May 11, 2022 at 7:00 p.m.

Historic Preservation Commission

The New Castle Climate and Environment Commission is holding a virtual work session to discuss upcoming environmental events and planning. The agenda includes invitations to the Apple Tree Clean Up on Earth Day and the Garfield Climate Action Plan update, alongside planning for Earth Week and suggestions for the May meeting.

• Apple Tree Clean Up on Earth Day, Friday April 22, meeting at Apple Tree Park Office parking lot at 8:45 a.m.
• Updates for the Garfield Climate Action Plan meetings on May 11, June 15, and July 13 in Glenwood Springs
• Planning and updates for the Earth Week event on Saturday, April 23, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Historic Preservation Commission

The New Castle Climate and Environment Commission will host a virtual work session to discuss Earth Day activities, updates to the Garfield Climate Action Plan, and Earth Week events. The meeting is open to the public via Zoom or phone.

• Apple Tree Clean Up on Earth Day (April 22) at Apple Tree Park Office parking lot, 8:45 a.m.
• Three meetings to update the Garfield Climate Action Plan (May 11, June 15, July 13) in Glenwood Springs
• Earth Week event on April 23, 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Town Council

The New Castle Town Council will hold a regular meeting with several items for consideration, including reappointments to the Climate and Environment and Planning & Zoning Commissions, a municipal judge reappointment, a discussion on court costs, a solar panel buyout, a second reading of an ordinance amending municipal code sections, a trail license agreement with Garfield RE-2 School District, and setting terms for various committees. The meeting also includes oaths of office for the mayor and three councilors, a thank-you to a departing councilor, and a consent agenda with routine items.

• Reappointments to Climate and Environment Commission (Candriea, Brown, Elder) and Planning & Zoning Commission (Martinez, McDonald, Apostolik, Rittner, Parks)
• Reappointment of Amanda Maurer, Esq., as Municipal Judge
• Discussion on updates to Municipal Code Section 2.08.070 regarding court costs
• Consider solar panel buyout
• Second reading of Ordinance TC 2022-4 amending Sections 16.04.060 & 17.104.020

The New Castle Town Council reappointed Amanda Maurer as municipal judge and reappointed members to the Climate and Environment and Planning & Zoning commissions. It approved a trail license agreement with Garfield RE-2 School District and passed Ordinance TC 2022-4 on second reading. The council also selected Councilor Hazelton as Mayor Pro Tem and discussed potential court fee increases, which were referred to staff for further review.

• Reappointed Amanda Maurer as Municipal Judge (unanimous)
• Reappointed Myrna Candreia, Jeanne Brown, Tom Elder to Climate and Environment Commission (unanimous)
• Reappointed Julie Martinez, Mark McDonald, Chuck Apostolik to Planning & Zoning Commission (unanimous)
• Reappointed Bronwyn Rittner and Richard Parks as alternates to Planning & Zoning Commission (unanimous)
• Approved trail license agreement with Garfield RE-2 School District (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance TC 2022-4 amending Municipal Code sections 16.04.060 & 17.104.020 (6-0)
• Selected Councilor Hazelton as Mayor Pro Tem (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including March 15, 2022 minutes (unanimous)

Town Council

The New Castle Town Council is holding a work session alongside the Planning & Zoning Commission, Historic Preservation Commission, and Climate and Environment Commission. The agenda consists of a joint meeting titled 'Get to Know Your Fellow Public Servants' with a light dinner and refreshments served. No specific votes, ordinances, or financial contracts are listed on this agenda.

• Joint work session titled 'Get to Know Your Fellow Public Servants' with the Planning & Zoning Commission, Historic Preservation Commission, and Climate and Environment Commission

Historic Preservation Commission

The regular meeting of the New Castle Historic Preservation Commission scheduled for April 18, 2022, has been cancelled.

Historic Preservation Commission

The regular meeting of the New Castle Historic Preservation Commission scheduled for April 18, 2022, has been cancelled.

Planning and Zoning Commission

The regular meeting of the New Castle Planning and Zoning Commission scheduled for April 13, 2022, was cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for April 27, 2022, at 7:00 p.m. at Town Hall.

Planning and Zoning Commission

The regular meeting of the New Castle Planning and Zoning Commission scheduled for April 13, 2022, was cancelled. The next regular meeting is set for April 27, 2022, at 7:00 p.m. at Town Hall.

Town Council

The New Castle Town Council will hold a regular meeting with several items for consideration, including a conditional use permit for a storage facility, a resolution in support of Ukraine, and an ordinance amending the municipal code. The council will also discuss congressional direct spending and electric vehicle charging station regulations, and hold an executive session on a personnel matter.

• Special Events Liquor License for Symphony in the Valley at New Hope Church on May 7, 2022
• Resolution TC 2022-12: Conditional Use Permit for storage facility in Performance Zone District
• Resolution TC 2022-11: Support of Ukraine
• Ordinance TC 2022-4: Amending Sections 16.04.060 and 17.104.020 (1st reading)
• Consent agenda: March bills of $596,643.27

The Town Council approved Ordinance TC 2022-9 on first reading, approving the final development plan and Phase I final subdivision plat for Castle Valley Ranch Filing 11, a 85-unit duplex and triplex development on 15 acres. The approval includes conditions from Planning & Zoning Commission Resolution PZ 2020-9 plus additional staff conditions. The ordinance will return for a second reading at the next regular meeting.

• Approved Ordinance TC 2022-9 on first reading for Castle Valley Ranch Filing 11 (85 units)
• Adopted conditions from P&Z Resolution PZ 2020-9 and additional staff conditions
• Excused Councilor G Riddile's absence unanimously
• Tabled final approval until second reading at next regular meeting

Planning and Zoning Commission

The New Castle Planning and Zoning Commission is holding a public hearing to consider a resolution recommending approval of a conditional use permit for a storage facility in the Performance Zone District. The meeting also includes citizen comments, staff reports, and approval of previous meeting minutes.

• Public hearing on Resolution PZ 2022-03 for a storage facility conditional use permit
• Citizen comments on items not on the agenda
• Review of draft minutes from March 9, 2022

The commission approved a resolution to update references in the New Castle Municipal Code to remove obsolete chapters. Members also discussed the potential for town-wide road and traffic impact fees, which will be referred to the Town Council.

• Approved Resolution PZ 2022-02 recommending amendments to municipal code sections 16.04.060 and 17.104.020 (7-0)
• Approved February 23, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Historic Preservation Commission

The regular meeting scheduled for March 21, 2022, has been cancelled. No items were decided or discussed.

Historic Preservation Commission

This meeting of the New Castle Historic Preservation Commission has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for May 16, 2022. No items were discussed or decided.

Historic Preservation Commission

The New Castle Climate and Environment Commission will hold a virtual work session to receive a presentation from the Clean Energy Economy for the Region (CLEER) and discuss Earth Day activities. Commissioners will also consider items for the April meeting agenda.

• Presentation on Clean Energy Economy for the Region (CLEER) by Maisa Metcalf and Erica Sparhawk
• Update on Earth Day activities
• Consideration of items for the April meeting

Historic Preservation Commission

The New Castle Climate and Environment Commission is holding a virtual work session. They will hear a presentation from Clean Energy Economy for the Region (CLEER), get an update on Earth Day activities, and consider items for the April meeting.

• Presentation by CLEER (Maisa Metcalf and Erica Sparhawk)
• Update on Earth Day activities
• Discussion of items for the April meeting

Historic Preservation Commission

The Dog Park Facilities Planning Committee is meeting to establish goals for a dog facility plan. The group will evaluate facility types, potential locations, and necessary amenities. The committee will also work to recommend rules and regulations for the facilities.

• Identification of facility types: Pocket Parks, Neighborhood Parks, and Destination Parks
• Evaluation of fenced vs. off-leash options
• Review of current properties for suitability
• Establishment of a committee including residents, police, and parks and recreation representatives

Town Council

The New Castle Town Council and Water & Sewer Enterprise will meet to discuss infrastructure fees and receive project updates. The body is considering a second reading of an ordinance regarding tap fees.

• Ordinance E 2022-2 concerning Water and Sewer Enterprise tap fees (2nd reading)
• Discussion on Road Impact Fees
• Update on the LoVa Trail Project
• Liquor License Renewal for Hong's Garden Hotel and Restaurant
• Proclamation Recognizing Parkinson's Awareness Month

The New Castle Town Council approved Ordinance E 2022-2, amending the municipal code concerning water and sewer tap fees, on second reading. The council also discussed the LoVa Trail project, which faces a $2.2 million low bid against a $950k budget, and agreed not to pursue it at this time. A discussion on road impact fees was initiated, with staff to bring the topic back at a future meeting.

• Approved Ordinance E 2022-2 amending tap fees (6-0)
• Approved consent agenda including Feb 15 minutes and liquor license renewal (unanimous)
• Approved Councilor Mariscal's absence (passed, Owens no)
• Recessed to Water & Sewer Enterprise and reconvened (unanimous)
• Entered executive session for personnel matter (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Town Council

The New Castle Town Council and Silt Board of Trustees will hold a joint work session to share updates on recreational programming, explore a regional approach to broadband negotiations, and discuss inter-agency support for emergencies. Updates on the Unita Railway Basin Project and regional housing efforts will also be reviewed.

• Discussion on regional broadband negotiations with Last Mile providers
• Update on Unita Railway Basin Project and potential community impacts
• Review of regional housing efforts and lodging tax initiatives
• Joint work session with Silt Board of Trustees on recreational programming

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission will hold a public hearing to consider designating 151 W. Main Street as a historical landmark. The body will also discuss budget updates and a grant from History Colorado.

• Resolution HPC 2022-2: Historical Landmark Designation of 151 W. Main Street
• Budget and Historic Society Supply/Service Update
• History Colorado CLG Town Survey Grant Update
• Historic Preservation Support of Joe McNeal

The New Castle Historic Preservation Commission unanimously approved Resolution HPC 2022-2, designating 151 W. Main Street as a historic landmark. The designation covers the building's current state, including the gymnasium, and was supported by the property owner's representatives and public testimony. The commission also discussed budget updates, a grant for a historic survey, and a proposal to record oral histories.

• Approved Resolution HPC 2022-2, historic landmark designation of 151 W. Main Street (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of January 17, 2022 (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:33 p.m. (unanimous)

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding proposed changes to the municipal code. The body will also discuss traffic impact fees and the conditional use permit process.

• Public hearing on Resolution PZ2022-2 to amend Municipal Code sections 16.04.060 and 17.104.020
• Discussion of Road/Traffic Impact Fee
• Review of Conditional Use Permit Process

Town Council

The New Castle Town Council will hold a regular meeting on March 1, 2022, at 7:00 PM. Items for consideration include agreements with federal agencies, funding requests for health services, and ordinances on water tap fees and election procedures. The meeting will also include routine approvals and reports from commissions and staff.

• Agreement with US Department of Interior Geological Survey for water gauging station installation and maintenance
• Funding request from Mind Springs Health for Regional Detox Center ($443,388.98 in February bills)
• Ordinance E 2022-2 amending water tap fees (1st reading)
• Ordinance TC 2022-5 amending election rules (2nd reading)
• Resolution TC 2022-10 ratifying prior resolutions

The New Castle Town Council approved an agreement with the U.S. Geological Survey to install and maintain a water gauging station at Rollie Gordon Park, with no cost to the town. The council also approved a first reading of an ordinance increasing water tap fees from $6,000 to $9,700 (and out-of-town taps to $16,200), and a second reading of an ordinance allowing election cancellation when candidates equal seats. A funding request from Mind Springs Health for a regional detox center was discussed but no action was taken.

• Approved USGS water gauging station agreement (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance E 2022-2 on tap fee increase, first reading (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance TC 2022-5 on election cancellation, second reading (7-0)
• Approved Resolution TC 2022-10 ratifying prior resolutions (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including February bills of $443,388.98 (unanimous)

Planning and Zoning Commission

The New Castle Planning and Zoning Commission will consider a resolution adopting a policy for alternate members of the commission, and discuss an update to the Public Works Manual regarding street design standards. The meeting also includes citizen comments, review of draft minutes from July and August 2021, and standard procedural items.

• Resolution adopting a policy regarding alternate members of the commission
• Discussion of update to Public Works Manual on street design standards
• Review of draft minutes from July 28, 2021 and August 11, 2021

The commission approved a new policy regarding the role and terms of alternate members. The board also discussed proposed updates to the Public Works Manual street design standards, though no formal action was taken on those changes.

• Approved Resolution PZ-2022-01 adopting a policy for alternate members (7-0)
• Approved July 28, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved August 11, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Historic Preservation Commission

The New Castle Historic Preservation Commission meeting scheduled for Monday, February 21, 2022, has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for March 14, 2022.

Historic Preservation Commission

The February 21, 2022, meeting of the New Castle Historic Preservation Commission was cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for March 14, 2022.

Historic Preservation Commission

The New Castle Climate and Environment Commission is holding a work session to plan upcoming activities. The body will discuss Earth Day and a presentation to the Council regarding 2021 activities.

• Earth Day activities
• 2021 CEC activities for Council presentation
• 2022 CEC Work Plan
• Items for the March 17, 2022 Work Session

Historic Preservation Commission

The New Castle Climate and Environment Commission will hold a virtual work session to discuss Earth Day activities, a review of 2021 activities for a council presentation, and the 2022 work plan. The meeting is open to the public via computer or phone.

• Discussion of Earth Day Activities
• Discussion of 2021 CEC Activities for Council Presentation
• Discussion of 2022 CEC Work Plan

Town Council

The Town Council will consider appointments to the Historic Preservation Commission and discuss tap fees. The body is also reviewing ordinances regarding the historic survey cycle and elections.

• Letter of Interest from Tom Fuller for Historic Preservation Commission alternate seat
• Discussion regarding tap fees
• Ordinance TC 2022-3 concerning an Historic Survey Cycle (2nd Reading)
• Ordinance TC 2022-5 concerning elections (1st reading)
• Resolution TC 2022-7 for an Intergovernmental Agreement with Garfield County Clerk & Recorder for election services

The council set new water and sewer tap fees at $9,700 for in-town addresses and $16,200 for out-of-town addresses. They also approved ordinances regarding historic survey cycles and election procedures, and appointed a new member to the Historic Preservation Commission.

• Set water and sewer tap fees to $9,700 (in-town) and $16,200 (out-of-town)
• Approved Ordinance TC 2022-3 amending Historic Survey Cycle (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance TC 2022-5 amending election code regarding write-in candidates (7-0)
• Approved Resolution TC 2022-7 for Garfield County election services IGA (unanimous)
• Appointed Tom Fuller to an alternate seat on the Historic Preservation Commission (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution TC 2022-8 for Town Hall flooring grant application (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution TC 2022-9 for trails repair grant application (unanimous)
• Approved January 18 and February 1, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Planning and Zoning Commission

The regular meeting of the New Castle Planning and Zoning Commission scheduled for February 9, 2022, has been cancelled.

Planning and Zoning Commission

The regular meeting of the New Castle Planning and Zoning Commission scheduled for February 9, 2022, has been cancelled.

Town Council

The New Castle Town Council will consider a resolution to place a lodging tax increase on the April 5, 2022 ballot. The body will also discuss electric vehicle charging in new homes and CDOT right of way acquisition.

• Resolution TC 2022-06: Increase lodging tax from 2.5% to 5%
• Ordinance TC 2022-03: Amending Municipal Code regarding Historic Survey Cycle (1st reading)
• Ordinance TC 2022-2: Amending Municipal Code regarding General Penalties (2nd reading)
• January bills totaling $737,756.44
• Discussion on Electric Vehicle Charging Capacity in New Residential Homes

The New Castle Town Council approved Resolution TC 2022-06, placing a measure on the April 5, 2022 ballot asking voters to raise the lodging tax from 2.5% to 5%, effective January 1, 2023 if approved. Council also passed on first reading Ordinance TC 2022-03 adding a historic survey cycle to the municipal code, passed on second reading Ordinance TC 2022-2 updating general penalties to comply with HB19-1148, and approved a CDOT temporary easement offer of $550.00 for the traffic circle project. The consent agenda including January bills of $737,756.44 was approved, and council directed staff to schedule a work session on requiring EV charging-ready wiring in new homes.

• Approved Resolution TC 2022-06 placing a lodging tax increase from 2.5% to 5% on the April 5, 2022 ballot (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance TC 2022-03 on 1st reading adding a historic survey cycle to Municipal Code Chapter 15.44 (7-0 roll call)
• Approved Ordinance TC 2022-2 on 2nd reading amending Chapter 1.20 general penalties to comply with HB19-1148 (7-0 roll call)
• Approved CDOT right of way acquisition offer of $550.00 for a temporary easement at Burning Mountain Avenue and Highway 6/Main Street (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including January bills of $737,756.44 (unanimous)
• Directed staff to hold a work session on EV charging-ready wiring in new homes; no ordinance adopted
• Adjourned at 8:10 p.m. (unanimous)

Town Council

The New Castle Town Council and the Garfield County Board of County Commissioners are holding a combined work session to discuss local updates and regional issues. The agenda includes updates on town development, capital projects, festivals and events, and the Main Street traffic circle, as well as a county update on Mind Springs and the Detox Center. The council will also present a proclamation honoring the Coal Ridge High School Cheer Team.

• Proclamation Honoring the Coal Ridge High School Cheer Team
• Town Update: Development
• Town Update: Capital Projects
• Town Update: Main Street Traffic Circle
• County Update: Mind Springs & Detox Center

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission is holding a workshop. The body will discuss the Commission Alternate Process.

• Discussion of Commission Alternate Process

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission is holding a workshop. The body will discuss the process for Commission alternates.

• Discussion of Commission Alternate Process

Historic Preservation Commission

The commission is meeting to review the Climate and Environment Plan for 2022. Members will also discuss potential activities for Earth Day on April 22, 2022, and a possible change to the regular meeting time.

• Review of Climate and Environment Plan for 2022
• Discussion of Earth Day activities for April 22, 2022
• Possible motion to change regular meeting time
• Update on volunteers for CEC projects

Town Council

The New Castle Town Council will meet to consider the Talbot Trail Agreement, review potential ballot language for a lodging tax issue, and discuss CDOT roundabout funding. The council will also consider resolutions and ordinances regarding town fees, general penalties, family child care homes, and setting a mail ballot election for April 5, 2022. Additionally, the Water and Sewer Enterprise will consider an ordinance amending wastewater discharge and cross connection regulations.

• Consider Approval of the Talbot Trail Agreement
• Review: Potential Ballot Language for the Lodging Tax Issue
• Consider Resolution TC 2022-5 Amending Directory of Town Fees and Charges Regarding Recreational Facilities Development Fee
• Consider Ordinance TC 2022-2 Amending Chapter 1.20 Regarding General Penalties (1st reading)
• Consider Resolution TC 2022-3 Authorizing a Mail Ballot Election on April 5, 2022

The Town Council approved Resolution TC 2022-5, raising the recreational facilities development fee from $500 to $3,000 per new home building permit, unanimously. It also approved a trail easement agreement with Burning Mountain Land and Cattle, LLC, and passed on first reading an ordinance raising maximum municipal fines to $2,650 to comply with HB19-1148. The council agreed to commit $500,000 toward a proposed CDOT roundabout at Highway 6 & 24 and Castle Valley Boulevard, pending discussion with Garfield County commissioners on February 1. A mail-ballot election was authorized for April 5, 2022.

• Approved trail easement agreement with Burning Mountain Land and Cattle, LLC (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution TC 2022-5 raising recreational facilities development fee to $3,000 per building permit (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance TC 2022-2 on 1st reading raising maximum municipal fines to $2,650 and reducing jail sentences to 364 days per HB19-1148 (7-0 roll call)
• Approved Resolution TC 2022-3 authorizing a mail-ballot election on April 5, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance TC 2022-1 on 2nd reading amending code for family child care homes per HB21-1222 (7-0 roll call)
• Approved Ordinance E-2022-1 on 2nd reading on wastewater discharge and cross-connection regulations (7-0 roll call)
• Approved consent agenda including January 4, 2022 minutes, Resolution TC 2021-4 MOU with Garfield County Senior Programs, and K2 Spirits Inc. liquor license renewal (unanimous)
• Agreed to commit $500,000 toward CDOT roundabout project, to be discussed with BOCC on February 1

Town Council

The Town Council is holding a work session to discuss short-term rentals. No other items are listed for decision or discussion.

• Discussion regarding short-term rentals

Historic Preservation Commission

The New Castle Historic Preservation Commission will discuss a request for historic designation for Ambleside and consider a resolution for a Historic Survey Plan. The body will also discuss survey consultants and progress on museum improvements.

• Request for historic designation for Ambleside
• Resolution for Historic Survey Plan
• Discussion of survey consultants
• Museum improvement progress update
• Guest speaker Hannah Bihr regarding Founder's Day

The New Castle Historic Preservation Commission voted to schedule a public hearing for March 14 to consider a historic designation request for 151 W. Main Street. The commission also approved a resolution recommending an amendment to the municipal code concerning a historic survey cycle, and approved the minutes from the November 15, 2021 meeting.

• Scheduled a public hearing for March 14 to consider historic designation for 151 W. Main Street (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. HPC 2022-1 recommending an amendment to Chapter 15.44 of the Municipal Code for a historic survey cycle (unanimous)
• Approved the November 15, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Historic Preservation Commission

The New Castle Historic Preservation Commission is holding a workshop to discuss the process of historic designation before its regular meeting. The agenda includes only this discussion item, with no other business listed.

• Workshop on historic designation process review

Planning and Zoning Commission

The regular meeting of the New Castle Planning and Zoning Commission scheduled for January 12, 2022, was cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for January 26, 2022, at 7:00 p.m. at Town Hall.

Planning and Zoning Commission

The regular meeting of the New Castle Planning and Zoning Commission scheduled for January 12, 2022 has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for January 26, 2022 at 7:00 p.m. at Town Hall.

• Meeting cancelled
• Next meeting: January 26, 2022 at 7:00 p.m.

Town Council

The New Castle Town Council is holding a virtual work session on January 4, 2022, with a single agenda item: a discussion of the lodging tax. No decisions are listed; the item is for discussion only.

• Lodging tax discussion

Town Council

The Town Council will discuss a recreation facilities development fee and consider ordinances regarding wastewater discharge and municipal code updates. The body will also convene as the Local Liquor Licensing Authority to review license applications.

• Ordinance E 2022-1 regarding wastewater discharge and cross connections
• Ordinance TC 2022-1 to comply with HB21-1222
• Special Events Liquor License for Bad Art Night on January 15, 2022
• Liquor license premises modification application from Tapatios, LLC
• December bills totaling $410,336.05

The New Castle Town Council agreed to increase the recreation development fee, which has been $500 per new home permit since 2000, and directed staff to prepare a memo and resolution for later consideration. The council also agreed that the CVR Filing 11 subdivision application can come directly to the council instead of back to the Planning & Zoning Commission, with full public notice required. In other business, the council appointed Dick Fletcher to the Historic Preservation Commission, approved two liquor license items, and gave first-reading approval to two ordinances.

• Appointed Dick Fletcher to vacant Historic Preservation Commission seat (unanimous)
• Approved special events liquor license for Town of New Castle 'Bad Art Night' on January 15, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved Tapatios, LLC application to modify its Hotel & Restaurant liquor license premises (unanimous)
• Agreed recreation development fee should increase; directed staff to prepare memo and resolution (no amount set)
• Agreed CVR Filing 11 application may go directly to council rather than back to P&Z; required full public notice
• Approved Ordinance E 2022-1 on wastewater discharge and cross connections, 1st reading (7-0 roll call)
• Approved Ordinance TC 2022-1 amending code to comply with HB21-1222 on in-home childcare, 1st reading (7-0 roll call)
• Approved Resolution TC 2022-1 designating public notice posting places (unanimous)