New Castle public meetings in 2023

Planning and Zoning Commission

The regular meeting of the New Castle Planning and Zoning Commission scheduled for December 27, 2023, has been cancelled.

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission meeting agenda notes that the New Castle Climate and Environment Commission meeting scheduled for December 21, 2023, has been cancelled and rescheduled for January 18, 2024, at 3:30 p.m.

Town Council

The New Castle Town Council will consider several ordinances and resolutions, including a supplemental budget for 2023, adoption of updated building and fire codes, a new fee schedule, and a subdivision improvement agreement for Longview Phase 1. They will also hold executive sessions on pending litigation and a personnel matter. The meeting includes routine consent agenda items and staff reports.

• Ordinance TC 2023-8: Supplemental budget for Utility, Conservation Trust, and Cemetery Funds (2nd reading)
• Ordinance TC2023-10: Adoption of 2021 building, residential, mechanical, fuel gas, plumbing, and fire codes, plus construction management plan requirements (2nd reading)
• Resolution TC 2023-14: Adopting a directory of fees and charges
• Longview Phase 1 Subdivision Improvement Agreement
• Proclamation recognizing Hogback Pizza

The New Castle Town Council approved the second reading of Ordinance TC2023-10, adopting the 2021 building codes with amendments, and Resolution TC2023-14, updating the town's fee schedule with increases to dog licenses, business licenses, and water/trash services. The council also approved a supplemental budget ordinance and the Longview Phase 1 Subdivision Improvement Agreement. Two executive sessions were held for legal and personnel matters, and the January 2, 2024 meeting was kept as scheduled.

• Approved supplemental budget ordinance TC 2023-8 (6-0)
• Approved 2021 building code adoption ordinance TC2023-10 (6-0)
• Approved Longview Phase 1 Subdivision Improvement Agreement (6-0)
• Approved fee schedule resolution TC2023-14 with increases (unanimous)
• Kept January 2, 2024 regular council meeting as scheduled
• Approved consent agenda including liquor license renewal (unanimous)
• Held executive session on pending litigation (unanimous)
• Held executive session on personnel matter (unanimous)

Town Council

The New Castle Town Council will hold a work session to discuss procedures for handling public comments and potential policies regarding hate speech. No formal decisions are listed on this agenda.

Historic Preservation Commission

The regular meeting scheduled for December 18, 2023, has been cancelled. No items were decided or discussed.

Historic Preservation Commission

The New Castle Historic Preservation Commission regular meeting scheduled for December 18, 2023, has been cancelled. The next HPC meeting is scheduled for January 15, 2024.

• Meeting cancelled

Planning and Zoning Commission

The regular December 13, 2023 meeting of the New Castle Planning and Zoning Commission has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, December 27, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. at Town Hall. No items were discussed or decided.

• Regular meeting cancelled
• Next meeting scheduled for December 27, 2023 at 7:00 p.m.

Planning and Zoning Commission

The regular meeting of the New Castle Planning and Zoning Commission scheduled for December 13, 2023, has been cancelled.

Town Council

The New Castle Town Council will hold a regular meeting with several key items: a public hearing and vote on a conditional use permit for a small truck and trailer rental facility in the C-1 zone, adoption of the 2024 budget with property tax levy, and a first reading of a supplemental budget ordinance for 2023. They will also consider adopting updated building and fire codes, ratify a settlement agreement in litigation with Castle Valley Ranch Investors, and approve a MOU with Garfield County Older Adult Programs. The consent agenda includes routine items like minutes, bills totaling $545,971.04, and liquor license renewals.

• Conditional Use Permit for small truck and trailer rental facility in C-1 zone (Resolution TC 2023-12)
• Adoption of 2024 budget and property tax levy (Resolution TC2023-11)
• Supplemental budget for 2023 for Utility, Conservation Trust, and Cemetery Funds (Ordinance TC 2022-8, 1st reading)
• Adoption of 2021 building, residential, mechanical, fuel gas, plumbing, electric ready, solar ready, and fire codes, plus construction management plans (Ordinance TC2023-10, 1st reading)
• Ratification of settlement agreement in Castle Valley Ranch Investors litigation

The New Castle Town Council approved a conditional use permit for Jim Shrull to relocate his U-Haul business to 667 W. Main Street, with conditions including a 10-vehicle cap and a lease agreement. The council also unanimously adopted the 2024 town budget and approved the first reading of an ordinance adopting the 2021 International Building Codes. A supplemental budget ordinance for 2023 was also approved.

• Approved Conditional Use Permit for U-Haul relocation to 667 W Main St (unanimous)
• Approved Kamm Lot lease agreement with revised legal description (unanimous)
• Adopted 2024 town budget, Resolution TC 2023-11 (unanimous)
• Approved 2023 supplemental budget ordinance, TC 2023-8, 1st reading (unanimous)
• Approved 2021 Building Code adoption ordinance, TC 2023-10, 1st reading (unanimous)
• Approved MOU with Garfield County Older Adult Programs for $9,244.41 (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including November bills of $545,971.04 (unanimous)

Town Council

The Town Council is holding a work session to discuss the status of migrants in the region.

• Discussion of Regional Migrant Status

Planning and Zoning Commission

The New Castle Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a special meeting to take public testimony on a conditional-use permit for a small truck and trailer rental facility in the C-1 zone. The commission will also review and vote on draft minutes from its October 25 meeting.

• Consider Resolution PZ 2023-4: conditional-use permit for a small truck and trailer rental facility in the C-1 zone
• Review and vote on draft minutes of October 25, 2023 meeting

The Planning and Zoning Commission voted 7-0 to recommend approval of Resolution PZ2023-4, a conditional use permit for a small U-Haul truck and trailer rental facility at 667 W Main St. The recommendation includes conditions such as limiting vehicle counts, clarifying hours of operation, and adding a staff review after the first year. The permit will go to Town Council for final decision.

• Approved Resolution PZ2023-4 recommending conditional use permit for U-Haul facility (7-0)
• Added condition requiring staff review of permit after first year of compliance
• Added condition to clarify office hours of operation (9am-4pm, Mon-Fri)
• Recommended applicant explore south parking design along back alley fence
• Approved October 25, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Planning and Zoning Commission

The regular meeting of the New Castle Planning and Zoning Commission scheduled for November 22, 2023, has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for November 29, 2023, at 7:00 p.m. at Town Hall.

• Regular meeting cancelled
• Next meeting scheduled for November 29, 2023

Planning and Zoning Commission

The New Castle Planning and Zoning Commission meeting scheduled for November 22, 2023, was cancelled. No decisions or discussions took place.

Town Council

The New Castle Town Council will hold a regular meeting with several discussion and action items. They will consider grants to outside agencies, discuss the Rolling Fork Food Truck, and receive updates on Mind Springs/Detox. The council will also convene as the Board of Zoning Adjustment to consider allowing microbreweries as a permitted use in the C-1 zone district.

• Consider inclusion of microbrewery as a permitted use in C-1 zone district
• Consider grants to outside agencies
• Discussion: Rolling Fork Food Truck
• Mind Springs/Detox update
• Kum & Go change of manager for liquor license (consent agenda)

The Town Council, sitting as the Board of Zoning Adjustment, directed staff to move forward with code amendments to allow microbreweries as a permitted use in the C-1 Commercial District. The council also approved the consent agenda, including a liquor license manager change for Kum & Go, and heard updates on the regional detox center and a food truck proposal. No formal votes were taken on the brewery direction, which was given as guidance to staff.

• Directed staff to draft code amendments allowing microbreweries as a permitted use in C-1 district
• Approved consent agenda including Kum & Go liquor license manager change (unanimous)
• Approved absences for Councilor G. Riddile, Mayor A. Riddile, and Councilor Mariscal (unanimous)
• Recessed as Town Council and convened as Board of Zoning Adjustment (unanimous)
• Adjourned Board of Zoning Adjustment and reconvened as Town Council (unanimous)

Historic Preservation Commission

The regular meeting scheduled for November 20, 2023, has been cancelled. No items were decided or discussed.

Historic Preservation Commission

The November 20, 2023 regular meeting of the New Castle Historic Preservation Commission has been cancelled. The next HPC meeting is scheduled for January 15, 2024.

• Meeting cancelled
• Next meeting scheduled for January 15, 2024

Historic Preservation Commission

The New Castle Climate and Environment commission is meeting virtually to appoint a chair, discuss preliminary Earth Day plans, and outline projects for 2024. The commission will also discuss vacancies and recruitment, and set the agenda for the December 21 meeting.

• Appointment of commission chair
• Preliminary plans for Earth Day
• Projects for 2024
• Discussion of commissioner vacancies and recruitment
• Agenda items for December 21, 2023 meeting

Historic Preservation Commission

The New Castle Historic Preservation Commission is holding a work session to receive a general update from the Town Attorney on topics including the designation process, open meetings, open records, and public hearings. The commission will also collaborate on the invitation for a public outreach meeting scheduled for February 2024. The agenda is otherwise procedural.

• Town Attorney update on designation process, open meetings, open records, public hearings
• Collaboration on February 2024 public outreach meeting invitation

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission is holding a work session to receive updates from the Town Attorney. The body will also discuss collaboration for a public outreach meeting scheduled for February 2024.

• Town Attorney update on designation process, open meetings, open records, and public hearings
• Planning for February 2024 Public Outreach Meeting

Planning and Zoning Commission

The regular meeting of the New Castle Planning and Zoning Commission scheduled for November 8, 2023, has been cancelled.

Planning and Zoning Commission

The regular November 8, 2023 meeting of the New Castle Planning and Zoning Commission has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for November 29, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. at Town Hall.

• Regular meeting cancelled
• Next meeting scheduled for November 29, 2023 at 7:00 p.m.

Town Council

The New Castle Town Council will hold a work session to review the budget and discuss a commercial lease for Lot C13, part of the Burning Mountain PUD Phase 2 (Shibui Lot). No decisions are scheduled for this meeting.

• Review of annual budget
• Discussion of commercial lease for Lot C13 (Burning Mountain PUD Phase 2, Shibui Lot)

Town Council

The Town Council will review a sketch plan for the Castle Valley Ranch Multifamily project and a second reading of the 2021 International Wildland Urban Interface Code. The Water & Sewer Enterprise Board will consider suspending sewer overage charges for single-family residences.

• Adoption of 2021 International Wildland Urban Interface Code (2nd reading)
• Resolution E 2023-1 to suspend single-family residential sewer overage charges
• R2 Castle Valley Ranch Multifamily Sketch Plan Application
• Commercial lease for Lot C13, Burning Mountain PUD Phase 2 (Shibui Lot)
• October bills totaling $627,488.90

The New Castle Town Council approved the adoption of the 2021 International Wildland Urban Interface Code with amendments on second reading. The council also approved two special event liquor licenses for Recreation Department events, a commercial lease for a broadband site, and a resolution suspending single-family residential sewer overage charges. The R2 Castle Valley Ranch multifamily sketch plan was discussed but no formal approval was made at this stage.

• Approved Ordinance TC 2023-7 adopting 2021 International Wildland Urban Interface Code (6-0)
• Approved special events liquor license for Tree Lighting Celebration on Dec 1, 2023 (unanimous)
• Approved special events liquor license for Bad Art Night on Jan 13, 2024 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution E 2023-1 suspending single-family residential sewer overage charges (unanimous)
• Approved commercial lease for Lot C13, Burning Mountain PUD Phase 2 (Shibui Lot) (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including October bills of $627,488.90 (unanimous)
• Kept November 21, 2023 regular council meeting as scheduled
• Discussed R2 Castle Valley Ranch multifamily sketch plan (no formal action)

Planning and Zoning Commission

The New Castle Planning and Zoning Commission will consider a sketch plan application for a multifamily development at R2 Castle Valley Ranch, and will vote on canceling the November 22 meeting in favor of a special meeting on November 29. The agenda also includes citizen comments, staff reports, and approval of draft minutes from September 27, 2023.

• R2 Castle Valley Ranch Multifamily Sketch Plan Application
• Motion to cancel November 22 meeting and hold special meeting November 29
• Draft minutes of September 27, 2023

The Planning and Zoning Commission held a sketch plan review for R2 Partners' proposed 130-unit multifamily development in Castle Valley Ranch. No formal approvals were made, as the sketch plan is the first nonbinding step in the PUD process. The commission provided feedback on road widths, parking, fire safety, and affordability, and the item will be presented to Town Council on November 7, 2023. The commission also voted to cancel the November 22 meeting and hold a special meeting on November 29 for a conditional use permit.

• Approved special meeting for November 29, 2023, canceling November 22 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved September 27, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Conducted nonbinding sketch plan review for R2 Partners 130-unit multifamily project
• Scheduled sketch plan presentation to Town Council for November 7, 2023

Historic Preservation Commission

The New Castle Climate and Environment Work Session will review a presentation on wildfire building codes, hear updates on a regional energy summit and pollinator signage, and discuss Earth Day 2024 plans. The meeting will also address commissioner vacancies and plan the November agenda.

• Urban Wildland Interface building code presentation by Town Planner Paul Smith
• Garfield Clean Energy Transportation Summit update and pollinator sign update
• Earth Day 2024 planning (April 22) with Planet vs. Plastics theme and Chili Cook-Off

Town Council

The Town Council will review a commercial lease and letter of intent for the Kamm lot. The body is also considering updates to the town's sign code and the adoption of the 2021 International Wildland Urban Interface Code.

• Commercial lease and letter of intent for Kamm Lot (667 W Main)
• Ordinance TC 2023-6 amending the New Castle Sign Code (2nd reading)
• Ordinance TC 2023-7 adopting the 2021 International Wildland Urban Interface Code (1st reading)
• Special Events Liquor License Application for P.E.O. Chapter AO for December 8, 2023
• Review of Nutrient Farms County Land Use Application

The Town Council directed staff to restore $10,000 to the Rides & Reggae event, bringing its 2024 funding back to $20,000, with the condition that the event report detailed spending to the council 60 days after the event. The council also approved a special events liquor license for P.E.O. Chapter AO, a letter of intent and commercial lease for the Kamm Lot, and a sign code ordinance on second reading. Additionally, the council agreed to a policy requiring organizations receiving $4,000 or more in town funding to provide reports.

• Restored Rides & Reggae funding to $20,000 for 2024 with post-event reporting requirement
• Approved special events liquor license for P.E.O. Chapter AO brunch (unanimous)
• Approved letter of intent and commercial lease for Kamm Lot at 667 W. Main St. (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance TC 2023-6 amending the Sign Code, 2nd reading (unanimous roll call)
• Approved Ordinance TC 2023-7 adopting the 2021 Wildland Urban Interface Code, 1st reading (unanimous roll call)
• Approved consent agenda including Oct. 3 minutes and liquor license renewal (unanimous)
• Agreed to policy requiring reports from organizations receiving $4,000+ in town funding
• Directed staff to forward traffic concerns on County Road 335 to Garfield County regarding Nutrient Farm PUD

Historic Preservation Commission

The New Castle Historic Preservation Commission is meeting to consider approval of the Colorado Local Government (CLG) Annual Report, discuss grant deliverables and a final report to History Colorado, and review an outreach update for historic designations. They will also consider a videography project, a November work session with the town attorney, and approval of August minutes. The meeting includes standard procedural items like call to order, citizen comments, and a staff report on the 2024 budget.

• Consider approval of Colorado Local Government (CLG) Annual Report
• Discussion: Grant deliverable and final report to History Colorado
• Discussion: Historic designation outreach update
• Discussion: Videography project
• Consider work session in November with Town Attorney and December HPC meeting

The Historic Preservation Commission unanimously approved the 2023 Colorado Local Government (CLG) annual report and the final deliverables for a History Colorado subgrant for the downtown historic survey. They also voted to hold a work session on November 13, 2023, and cancel the regular November and December meetings. The commission discussed outreach for historic designations, including a planned open house in early 2024, and explored options for a videography project, but took no formal action on these items.

• Approved 2023 CLG annual report for submission to History Colorado (unanimous)
• Approved final deliverables for History Colorado subgrant (unanimous)
• Held work session on November 13, 2023, and canceled regular November and December meetings (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of August 28, 2023 (unanimous)

Planning and Zoning Commission

The regular October 11, 2023 meeting of the New Castle Planning and Zoning Commission has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for October 25, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. at Town Hall.

Town Council

The New Castle Town Council will hold a regular meeting with several significant items, including a proposed 2024 budget presentation, second reading of a traffic code adoption, and first readings of sign code and wildland-urban interface code ordinances. The council will also consider a zoning adjustment for a property at 221 W. Main St., appoint a town clerk and treasurer, and hold executive sessions on personnel and legal matters. The agenda includes routine consent items such as minutes, a liquor license renewal, and September bills of $968,646.17.

• Proposed 2024 Budget Presentation
• Resolution BZ 2023-1 - zoning adjustment for Rippy Lot, 221 W. Main St.
• Ordinance TC2023-5 - adopting 2020 Model Traffic Code (2nd reading)
• Ordinance TC 2023-6 - amending Sign Code (1st reading)
• Ordinance TC 2023-7 - adopting 2021 International Wildland Urban Interface Code (1st reading)

The Town Council, sitting as the Board of Zoning Adjustment, unanimously approved Resolution BZ 2023-1 granting two variances for a single-family home at 221 E. Main St. (Rippy Lot): a reduction in side setbacks from 8 to 6.5 feet and a reduction in minimum floor area from 800 to 672 square feet. The council also appointed Mindy Andis as Town Clerk and Viktoriya Ehlers as Town Treasurer, both unanimously. The 2024 budget was presented and discussed, including a request from Garfield Clean Energy for a $17,300 contribution, but no final budget decision was made.

• Approved Resolution BZ 2023-1 granting zoning variances for 221 E. Main St. (unanimous)
• Appointed Mindy Andis as Town Clerk (7-0)
• Appointed Viktoriya Ehlers as Town Treasurer (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance TC2023-5 adopting 2020 Model Traffic Code, 2nd reading (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance TC2023-6 amending Sign Code, 1st reading (7-0)
• Tabled Ordinance TC2023-7 adopting 2021 International Wildland Urban Interface Code, 1st reading
• Approved consent agenda including September minutes, liquor license renewal, and $968,646.17 in bills (unanimous)
• Held executive sessions on personnel and litigation matters

Town Council

The Town Council is meeting for a work session. The agenda consists of staff updates.

• Staff updates

Planning and Zoning Commission

The New Castle Planning and Zoning Commission is holding a regular meeting to discuss the land use process for Coal Seam, LLC, and to review draft minutes from a previous meeting. The agenda includes a public hearing on the Coal Seam item, along with standard procedural items like roll call, citizen comments, and staff reports.

• Public hearing: Discussion of Land Use Process for Coal Seam, LLC
• Review draft minutes of June 28, 2023

The Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously approved a motion to allow Coal Seam, LLC to submit a combined preliminary and final PUD application for a commercial development on Parcel 1 of the Riverside Park PUD. The approval includes conditions allowing the commission to split the review if the application is insufficient, a one-year expiration for the combination approval, and a water dedication fee consideration. The project includes a 70-room Best Western hotel, a restaurant and brewpub, retail space, and six studio apartments.

• Approved combined preliminary/final PUD review for Coal Seam, LLC (unanimous)
• Approved June 28, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:15 p.m. (unanimous)

Town Council

The New Castle Town Council is holding a retreat on Saturday, September 23, 2023, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Community Center, 423 W Main Street. The agenda contains only meeting logistics and a public notice; no specific decisions or discussion items are listed.

• Retreat at Community Center, 423 W Main Street
• Meeting runs 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Town Council

The Town Council is holding a retreat at the Community Center. The provided agenda contains no specific discussion items or decision points.

Historic Preservation Commission

The meeting scheduled for September 21, 2023, has been cancelled. It is rescheduled for Thursday, October 19, 2023, at 3:30 p.m.

Historic Preservation Commission

The meeting scheduled for September 21, 2023, has been cancelled. It is rescheduled for Thursday, October 19, 2023, at 3:30 p.m.

Town Council

The New Castle Town Council will meet to discuss local codes and consider two ordinances. The body will review updates to traffic and municipal codes and hold an executive session regarding personnel matters.

• Ordinance TC2023-4: Repealing 17.84.060 of the New Castle Municipal Code (2nd reading)
• Ordinance TC2023-5: Adopting 2020 Model Traffic Code (1st reading)
• Discussion regarding Rolling Fork Food Truck
• Discussion on Sign Code
• Discussion on Wildland-Urban Interface Code

The Town Council approved two ordinances: repealing Section 17.84.060 of the Municipal Code and adopting the 2020 Model Traffic Code on first reading, which moves certain driving infractions to municipal court. The council also discussed the sign code and Wildland-Urban Interface Code, and held an executive session on a personnel matter. No final action was taken on the sign code or WUI code.

• Approved Ordinance TC2023-4 repealing Municipal Code 17.84.060 (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance TC2023-5 adopting 2020 Model Traffic Code, first reading (unanimous)
• Held executive session on Town Administrator's supervisory responsibilities (unanimous)
• Agreed to waive CUP fees for Uhaul business relocation to Kamm Lot
• Agreed to continue Rolling Fork Food Truck discussion to a later meeting

Town Council

The Town Council is meeting for a work session to discuss the 2024 Budget. No other items are listed on the agenda.

• 2024 Budget

Historic Preservation Commission

The regular meeting of the New Castle Historic Preservation Commission scheduled for September 18, 2023, has been cancelled.

Historic Preservation Commission

The regular meeting of the New Castle Historic Preservation Commission scheduled for September 18, 2023, has been cancelled.

Planning and Zoning Commission

The regular meeting of the New Castle Planning and Zoning Commission scheduled for September 13, 2023, has been cancelled.

Town Council

The Town Council will discuss a lease agreement for the Kamm Lot and a memorandum of understanding for a Wildfire Collaborative. The body is also reviewing ordinances regarding building permit valuation calculations and the repeal of a municipal code section.

• Resolution TC 2023-10: Memorandum of Understanding Wildfire Collaborative
• Lease Agreement for the Kamm Lot
• Ordinance TC2023-3: Amending building permit valuation calculations (2nd reading)
• Ordinance TC2023-4: Repealing 17.84.060 of the Municipal Code (1st reading)
• August bills totaling $679,031.24

The New Castle Town Council approved Resolution TC 2023-10, a Memorandum of Understanding for a wildfire collaborative with 23 agencies, and Ordinance TC2023-3, amending building permit valuation calculations. They also approved Ordinance TC2023-4 on first reading, repealing a municipal code section, and agreed to a water meter reading schedule change. The council held two executive sessions regarding pending litigation and lease negotiations, and approved the consent agenda including August bills of $679,031.24.

• Approved Resolution TC 2023-10, MOU for Wildfire Collaborative (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance TC2023-3, building permit valuation calculations (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance TC2023-4, repealing code section 17.84.060, first reading (6-0)
• Agreed to water meter reading schedule change effective November 1, 2023
• Approved consent agenda including August bills of $679,031.24 (unanimous)
• Held executive sessions on CVR Investors litigation and Kamm lot lease negotiations

Historic Preservation Commission

The New Castle Historic Preservation Commission is meeting to discuss the results of a historic district interest poll and potential designations, review a workshop on tax credits, and consider the 2023 and 2024 budgets. They will also vote on approving the minutes from the June 19, 2023 meeting. The agenda includes routine items such as roll call, citizen comments, and commissioner reports.

• Review of Historic District Interest Poll & Designations
• Commissioner Report on 8/7/2023 Workshop on Tax Credits
• Discussion of 2023 Budget and 2024 Planned Budget
• Consider Approval of June 19, 2023 Minutes

The commission decided to pursue individual historic designations instead of a historic district following low community response to a poll. Members identified five specific properties to receive outreach letters regarding eligibility. The commission also agreed to request a $10,000 budget for 2024.

• Decided to pursue individual designations instead of a historic district
• Approved outreach letters to 316 E Main St, 752 W Main St, 366 W Main St, 782 W Main St, and 221 N 7 St
• Agreed to request $10,000 for 2024 budget ($8,000 for designations, $2,000 for general fund)
• Agreed to meet with Town Attorney at the end of 2023 for open meetings workshop
• Approved June 19, 2023 minutes (unanimous)

Planning and Zoning Commission

The regular meeting of the New Castle Planning and Zoning Commission scheduled for August 23, 2023, was cancelled. No decisions or discussions took place.

Historic Preservation Commission

The New Castle Historic Preservation Commission regular meeting scheduled for Monday, August 21, 2023, at 6:30 PM has been cancelled. The next HPC meeting is scheduled for August 28, 2023. No agenda items are discussed in this notice.

• Regular meeting cancelled for August 21, 2023
• Next HPC meeting scheduled for August 28, 2023

Historic Preservation Commission

This agenda announces that the New Castle Climate and Environment Commission meeting scheduled for August 17, 2023, has been cancelled. The meeting is rescheduled for Thursday, September 21, 2023, at 3:30 p.m. No other business is listed.

• Meeting cancelled
• Rescheduled to September 21, 2023 at 3:30 p.m.

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission meeting scheduled for August 17, 2023, was cancelled and rescheduled to September 21, 2023, at 3:30 p.m. No decisions or discussions occurred at this meeting.

Town Council

The New Castle Town Council will hold a regular meeting on August 15, 2023. They will consider accepting the 2022 audit, amend building permit valuation calculations, and support grant applications to the Garfield County Federal Mineral Lease District. The agenda also includes executive sessions for negotiations on the Kamm lot lease and a personnel evaluation of the Town Administrator.

• Consider motion to accept 2022 audit as presented
• Ordinance TC2023-3: amending building permit valuation calculations (1st reading)
• Resolution TC 2023-8: supporting Mini Grant application to Garfield County Federal Mineral Lease District
• Resolution TC 2023-9: supporting Traditional Grant application to Garfield County Federal Mineral Lease District
• Executive sessions on Kamm lot lease negotiations and Town Administrator evaluation

The New Castle Town Council approved the first reading of Ordinance TC2023-3, which changes building permit valuation calculations, with the new multiplier effective January 1, 2024. The council also approved resolutions supporting grant applications for emergency road signage and raw water irrigation expansion, and accepted the 2022 audit. Two executive sessions were held for negotiations and a personnel matter.

• Approved 2022 audit as presented (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance TC2023-3 on building permit valuation calculations, effective Jan 1, 2024 (6-0)
• Approved Resolution TC2023-8 supporting grant application for emergency road signage, message board & safety barricades (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution TC2023-9 supporting grant application for raw water irrigation expansion (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including August 1, 2023 minutes (unanimous)
• Held executive session on Kamm lot lease negotiations (unanimous)
• Held executive session for Town Administrator evaluation (unanimous)

Town Council

The New Castle Town Council holds a work session featuring a meet-and-greet with Department of Local Affairs Regional Representative Dana Hlavac. The agenda consists solely of this introductory meeting.

• Meet and greet with DOLA Regional Representative Dana Hlavac

Planning and Zoning Commission

The New Castle Planning and Zoning Commission did not meet on August 9, 2023, as the regular meeting was cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for August 23, 2023, at 7:00 p.m. at Town Hall.

Historic Preservation Commission

The New Castle Historic Preservation Commission will hold a workshop to discuss Colorado’s Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) tax credits and incentives for historically designated properties. This is an informational discussion with no formal decisions scheduled.

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission is holding a workshop to discuss incentives for historically designated properties. The session features an open discussion with Colorado's Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT).

• Discussion with OEDIT regarding tax credits and incentives for historically designated properties

Town Council

The New Castle Town Council is holding a work session to review the Town Emergency Evacuation Plan. This is a discussion item, not a final decision.

• Review of Town Emergency Evacuation Plan

Town Council

The New Castle Town Council will meet to discuss the building permit fee multiplier and receive a Building and Planning Department update. The council will also hold an executive session regarding the Kamm lot lease.

• Executive session regarding negotiations for the Kamm lot lease
• Discussion of Building Permit Fee Multiplier
• Approval of July bills totaling $947,172.84

The Town Council agreed to have an ordinance drafted to add a building permit fee multiplier, aiming to align permit valuations with actual construction costs. The council also approved the consent agenda, including July bills of $947,172.84, and held an executive session on the Kamm lot lease. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Agreed to draft ordinance for building permit fee multiplier (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including July bills of $947,172.84 (unanimous)
• Approved Councilor Leland absence (unanimous)
• Approved Councilor Mariscal absence (unanimous)
• Held executive session on Kamm lot lease negotiations (unanimous)

Planning and Zoning Commission

The New Castle Planning and Zoning Commission meeting scheduled for July 26, 2023, was cancelled. No decisions or discussions occurred.

Historic Preservation Commission

The New Castle Historic Preservation Commission is holding a virtual work session to discuss updates on pollinator signs for town planters and parks, planning for the Burning Mountain Festival parade, and setting agenda items for the August 17 meeting. The meeting is open to the public via Zoom only.

• Update on pollinator signs for town planters, Rollie Gordon Park, and Liberty Park
• Planning for the Burning Mountain Festival parade
• Agenda items for August 17, 2023 meeting

Town Council

The New Castle Town Council will conduct its regular meeting, including a roll call, citizen comments, and staff reports. Items for consideration include a proclamation for Caleb Thompson, updates from public works and LoVa Trails, and approval of a CDOT agreement. The consent agenda includes routine approvals such as minutes and a liquor license renewal.

• Proclamation Recognizing Caleb Thompson
• Consider Approval of CDOT Agreement
• RG Lakota Golf OPS, LLC Liquor License Renewal
• June Bills totaling $663,356.98
• Public Works Department Update by Director John Wenzel

The New Castle Town Council approved a $500,000 CDOT agreement for the roundabout construction, with the town responsible for the payment in 2024. The council also approved the consent agenda, which included liquor license renewals and prior meeting minutes. No other substantive decisions were made; most items were updates or introductions.

• Approved CDOT Agreement for $500,000 for roundabout (unanimous)
• Approved amended consent agenda including EAT Bistro & Drinks H&R Liquor License Renewal (unanimous)

Historic Preservation Commission

The regular meeting of the New Castle Historic Preservation Commission scheduled for July 17, 2023, has been cancelled.

Historic Preservation Commission

The New Castle Historic Preservation Commission meeting scheduled for July 17, 2023, at 6:30 PM has been cancelled. No business will be conducted at this meeting.

Planning and Zoning Commission

The regular meeting of the New Castle Planning and Zoning Commission scheduled for Wednesday, July 12, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, July 26, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. at Town Hall.

• Meeting cancelled
• Next meeting scheduled for July 26, 2023

Planning and Zoning Commission

The July 12, 2023 regular meeting of the New Castle Planning and Zoning Commission has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for July 26, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. at Town Hall.

• Meeting cancelled
• Next meeting: July 26, 2023, 7:00 p.m., Town Hall

Town Council

The Town Council meeting scheduled for July 4, 2023, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting will be held on July 18, 2023.

• Meeting cancelled
• Next meeting scheduled for July 18, 2023

Town Council

The regularly scheduled New Castle Town Council meeting on July 4, 2023, was cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for July 18, 2023.

Planning and Zoning Commission

The New Castle Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing and vote on two resolutions: one amending the town’s sign code and another updating the zoning district map and repealing a related code section. The meeting will also review draft minutes from the April 12, 2023 meeting.

• Consider Resolution PZ2023-2: amendment to New Castle Sign Code (Chapter 17.18)
• Consider Resolution PZ2023-3: approval of updated Zoning District Map and repeal of Section 17.84.060
• Review draft minutes of April 12, 2023 meeting

The Planning and Zoning Commission voted unanimously to recommend an amended sign code (Resolution PZ2023-2) that shifts regulations from content-based to content-neutral criteria, with several conditions including removing bumper sticker size limits, prohibiting vulgar language, and allowing monument sign illumination in downtown and mixed-use districts. The commission also approved an updated zoning district map (Resolution PZ2023-3) and the repeal of Section 17.84.060. Both recommendations will go to the Town Council for final action.

• Approved Resolution PZ2023-2 recommending amended sign code (7-0) with conditions
• Approved Resolution PZ2023-3 recommending updated zoning map and repeal of Section 17.84.060 (7-0)
• Approved April 12, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Town Council

The New Castle Town Council will hold a regular meeting with several items for consideration, including a proclamation, an appointment, and an executive session to discuss strategy for the Kamm lot lease. The council will also consider three special event liquor license applications and hold discussions on wildlife meetings, the November coordinated election, and a senior programs representative. The consent agenda includes routine items such as meeting minutes and a liquor license renewal.

• Proclamation recognizing July as Parks and Recreation Month
• Appointment of Interim Town Clerk
• Executive session on Kamm lot lease negotiations
• Special event liquor license for Chamber Block Party on June 23, 2023
• Special event liquor licenses for Community Market (July 27, Aug 31) and Burning Mountain Festival (Sept 8-9)

The New Castle Town Council approved the appointment of Mindy Andis as Interim Town Clerk for 90 days and unanimously approved three special event liquor licenses for the Chamber of Commerce Block Party, the Community Market, and the Burning Mountain Festival. The council also entered executive session to discuss the Kamm lot lease and discussed wildlife safety and the November election.

• Appointed Mindy Andis as Interim Town Clerk for 90 days (unanimous)
• Approved special event liquor license for Chamber of Commerce Block Party on June 23, 2023 (unanimous)
• Approved special event liquor license for Community Market on July 27 and August 31, 2023 (unanimous)
• Approved special event liquor license for Burning Mountain Festival on September 8-9, 2023, pending Garfield County approval (unanimous)
• Approved amended consent agenda including April 18, May 2, and June 6, 2023 minutes and EAT Bistro & Drinks liquor license renewal (unanimous)
• Entered executive session to discuss Kamm lot lease negotiations (unanimous)

Historic Preservation Commission

The New Castle Historic Preservation Commission will meet to discuss the Historic District of Main Street. The body will also review a report on museum electric improvements.

• Discussion of Historic District of Main Street
• Commission Report of Museum Electric Improvements
• Approval of May 15, 2023 minutes

The commission approved an outreach letter to property owners within the proposed Main Street Historic District, seeking their input by July 31, 2023. They also discussed reaching out to potential new owners, including the buyer of the Texico building and the owner of 721 W Main Street. The May 15, 2023 minutes were approved unanimously, and the next meeting was rescheduled to August 28, 2023.

• Approved outreach letter to property owners in proposed Historic District (unanimous)
• Set July 31, 2023 as deadline for property owner input
• Approved May 15, 2023 minutes (unanimous)
• Rescheduled next HPC meeting to August 28, 2023

Historic Preservation Commission

The New Castle Climate and Environment Commission is holding a work session to discuss town signage and event planning. The meeting is being conducted virtually.

• Discussion of pollinator signs for town planters and parks
• Planning for the Burning Mountain Festival
• Determination of agenda items for the July 20, 2023 meeting

Planning and Zoning Commission

The regular June 14, 2023 meeting of the New Castle Planning and Zoning Commission has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for June 28, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. at Town Hall. No agenda items were discussed or decided.

• Meeting cancelled
• Next meeting: June 28, 2023, 7:00 p.m., Town Hall

Planning and Zoning Commission

The regular June 14, 2023 meeting of the New Castle Planning and Zoning Commission has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for June 28, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. at Town Hall.

• Meeting cancelled
• Next meeting: June 28, 2023, 7:00 p.m., Town Hall

Town Council

The New Castle Town Council will meet on June 6, 2023, to consider a final Planned Unit Development (PUD) plan for Lakota Canyon Ranch, along with other items such as grants, a flag proposal, and possible meeting cancellations. The agenda includes routine approvals, staff reports, and commission updates.

• Final PUD Development Plan for Lakota Canyon Ranch (TC 2023-2)
• May 2023 bills totaling $716,127.86
• Colorado Drifters Tavern liquor license renewal
• Possible relocation of the Miner Memorial
• Discussion on Roundabout Funding

The New Castle Town Council approved the final PUD development plan and subdivision plat for Lakota Canyon Ranch Filing 8 (Longview), Phase 1, on second reading. The council also adopted a new town flag, directed staff to move the Miner Memorial to the northwest corner of Burning Mountain Park, and canceled the July 4, 2023 regular meeting. Grants to outside agencies were approved as recommended by staff.

• Approved Ordinance TC 2023-2 for Lakota Canyon Ranch PUD Filing 8 final plan and plat (6-0, Copeland recused)
• Adopted Flag B as the official town flag (unanimous)
• Directed staff to move the Miner Memorial to the northwest corner of Burning Mountain Park
• Canceled the July 4, 2023 regular council meeting (unanimous)
• Approved grants to outside agencies per staff recommendations
• Approved amended consent agenda including May bills of $716,127.86 and liquor license renewal (unanimous)

Planning and Zoning Commission

The regular meeting of the New Castle Planning and Zoning Commission scheduled for Wednesday, May 24, 2023, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, June 14, 2023, at 7:00 p.m. at Town Hall.

Historic Preservation Commission

The New Castle Climate and Environment Commission is holding a work session. The body will discuss signage for pollinators and plan the agenda for the June 15, 2023 meeting.

• Discussion regarding pollinator signs for town planters and parks

Historic Preservation Commission

The New Castle Climate and Environment Commission will hold a virtual work session to discuss installing pollinator signs in town planters and parks, and to set agenda items for the June 15, 2023 meeting. The meeting is open to the public via phone or online.

• Discussion of pollinator signs for town planters and parks
• Planning agenda items for June 15, 2023 meeting

Town Council

The New Castle Town Council will review a final PUD development plan and subdivision plat for Lakota Canyon Ranch. The body will also discuss train safety and a records request policy update.

• Ordinance TC 2023-2: Final PUD Development Plan and Subdivision Plat for Lakota Canyon Ranch PUD Filing 8 (Longview)
• April bills totaling $1,001,530.45
• Records Request Policy Update
• Discussion of train safety
• Executive session regarding the Kamm lot lease

The New Castle Town Council approved Ordinance TC 2023-2 on first reading, which approves the final PUD development plan for Lakota Canyon Ranch Filing 8 (Longview) and the final subdivision plat for Filing 8, Phase 1. The approval includes amendments discussed in the redline ordinance dated 5/16/23. The council also unanimously approved a change to the town's records request policy, adding a six-month timeframe for treating multiple requests from the same requester as a single request. The meeting included a discussion on train safety and the Uinta Railway Project, but no formal action was taken on that topic.

• Approved Ordinance TC 2023-2 for Lakota Canyon Ranch PUD Filing 8 (Longview) and Final Subdivision Plat for Filing 8, Phase 1 on first reading (6-0, Copeland recused)
• Approved change to records request policy to treat multiple requests from same requester within six months as a single request (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including April bills of $1,001,530.45 and April 4, 2023 minutes (unanimous)
• Held executive session for personnel matter and Kamm lot lease negotiations (unanimous)

Historic Preservation Commission

The New Castle Historic Preservation Commission will discuss potential historic district designation, review a proposed code change, and receive updates on outreach to high-priority properties and museum electric work. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and a commissioner report on a tax credit webinar.

• Commission Discussion of Historic District Designation
• Consider Approval of Historic Preservation Commission Code Change
• Commission Update of Historic Designation Outreach to the 3 Chosen High Priority Evaluated Properties
• Commission Update Regarding Museum Electric Work
• Consider Approval of April 17, 2023 Minutes

The commission unanimously agreed to request a code change from Council to lower the property owner consent requirement for historic district designations. The body also decided to send outreach letters to three high-priority properties to gauge interest in individual designations.

• Approved request to Council for code change regarding historic district consent requirements (unanimous)
• Approved sending outreach letters to three high-priority properties for individual designation
• Approved April 17, 2023 minutes (unanimous)
• Removed Item D from the agenda (unanimous)

Planning and Zoning Commission

The regular meeting of the New Castle Planning and Zoning Commission scheduled for May 10, 2023, has been cancelled.

Planning and Zoning Commission

The regular meeting of the New Castle Planning and Zoning Commission scheduled for May 10, 2023, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for May 24, 2023, at 7:00 p.m. at Town Hall.

• Meeting cancelled
• Next meeting: May 24, 2023, 7:00 p.m.

Town Council

The New Castle Town Council will review a final PUD development plan and subdivision plat for Lakota Canyon Ranch. The body will also discuss wildlife solutions and updates to the town's records request policy.

• Ordinance TC 2023-2: Final PUD Development Plan for Lakota Canyon Ranch PUD Filing 8 (Longview) and Final Subdivision Plat for Filing 8, Phase 1 (1st reading)
• Discussion of 'Bear with Us' wildlife solutions
• Proposed update to the town Records Request Policy
• April 2023 bills totaling $1,001,530.45
• Executive sessions regarding the CVR Investors lawsuit and personnel matters for the Town Treasurer and Town Clerk

The Town Council held a public hearing on Ordinance TC 2023-2 for the Lakota Canyon Ranch PUD Filing 8 (Longview) but did not vote. Instead, the council unanimously voted to continue the first reading to the May 16, 2023 meeting. The council also approved $1,000 for a Hispanic Bear Meeting and tabled the records request policy update and consent agenda.

• Continued Ordinance TC 2023-2 (Longview PUD) to May 16, 2023 (unanimous)
• Approved $1,000 for Hispanic Bear Meeting (6-1, Hazelton no)
• Extended meeting past 10:00 p.m. (unanimous)
• Tabled town Records Request Policy update
• Tabled consent agenda (April bills of $1,001,530.45)
• Held executive sessions on legal, negotiations, and personnel matters

Town Council

The New Castle Town Council is holding a work session to discuss precious metal milestones with the town attorneys. This is a discussion item only, with no formal decisions or votes scheduled on the agenda.

• Discussion with Town Attorneys regarding precious metal milestones

Planning and Zoning Commission

The regular meeting of the New Castle Planning and Zoning Commission scheduled for April 26, 2023, has been cancelled.

Planning and Zoning Commission

The New Castle Planning and Zoning Commission meeting scheduled for April 26, 2023, was cancelled. No decisions or discussions took place. The next meeting is scheduled for May 10, 2023, at 7:00 p.m.

Historic Preservation Commission

The New Castle Climate and Environment Commission is holding a virtual work session to plan an Earth Day event and to set agenda items for its May 18, 2023 meeting. The meeting is open to the public online only due to COVID-19 concerns.

• Earth Day event planning
• Agenda items for May 18, 2023 meeting

Town Council

The Town Council and Board of Zoning Adjustment will meet to discuss land use and utility matters. Key items include zoning changes for businesses and funding for infrastructure projects.

• Inclusion of tattoo parlors as a permitted use in the C-1 Zone District
• Revised payment plan for water dedication for Eagle's Ridge Ranch requested by Jim Colombo
• Resolution TC 2023-07 to change Climate and Environment Commission terms from two to four years
• Funding for Elk Creek Bank Erosion Project
• 2023 Streets Maintenance Funding

The council approved several items, including allowing tattoo parlors as a permitted use in the C-1 zone district, approving a revised water dedication fee payment plan for Eagle's Ridge Ranch, and updating the Climate and Environment Commission term of office. They also agreed to provide $15k for the Elk Creek bank erosion project and discussed funding for streets maintenance.

• Approved inclusion of tattoo parlors as permitted use in C-1 zone (unanimous)
• Approved revised water dedication fee payment plan for Eagle's Ridge Ranch (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution TC 2023-7 updating Climate and Environment Commission terms to four years (unanimous)
• Agreed to provide $15k for Elk Creek bank erosion project
• Agreed to staff funding plan for 2023 streets maintenance
• Approved consent agenda including March 21, 2023 minutes (unanimous)

Historic Preservation Commission

The New Castle Historic Preservation Commission is meeting to discuss the Pinyon Environmental Historic Survey Report of Main Street, consider future historic designations based on the updated survey, and review a staff report on the Colorado Local Government (CLG) 4-year review. They will also receive updates on museum electric work and consider approval of the February 13, 2023 minutes. The meeting is a regular session with public comment limited to three minutes.

• Pinyon Environmental Historic Survey Report of Main Street
• Discussion of future historic designations with updated survey
• Staff report on Colorado Local Government (CLG) 4-year review by History Colorado
• Update regarding museum electric work
• Consider approval of February 13, 2023 minutes

The commission reviewed a historic survey of 70 Main Street properties, identifying 12 high-priority and 12 medium-priority resources for potential designation. They discussed pursuing a historic district along Main Street and selected three high-priority properties to contact: 100 East Main Street, 589 West Main Street, and 721 West Main Street. No formal designations were made; the commission favored exploring a historic district and will follow up with History Colorado for more information.

• Approved minutes of February 13, 2023 (unanimous)
• Selected 100 East Main Street, 589 West Main Street, and 721 West Main Street as top high-priority properties to contact
• Favored pursuing a historic district designation over individual properties (discussion only)
• Adjourned at 7:50 p.m. (unanimous)

Planning and Zoning Commission

The New Castle Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider a resolution recommending conditional approval of the final PUD development plan and subdivision plat for Lakota Canyon Ranch Filing 8 (Longview), Phase 1. The commission will also review draft minutes from two previous meetings. Citizen comments on non-agenda items are invited.

• Public hearing on Resolution PZ2023-01 for Lakota Canyon Ranch PUD Filing 8 (Longview) final plan and plat
• Review of draft minutes from August 24, 2022 and September 14, 2022 meetings

The New Castle Planning and Zoning Commission voted unanimously to recommend conditional approval of the final PUD development plan and preliminary subdivision plat for Lakota Canyon Ranch PUD Filing 8 (Longview). The project includes 185 residential units, commercial space, and an affordable housing program. The recommendation includes conditions on building heights, parking reductions, a traffic signal, and a future roundabout easement.

• Approved Resolution PZ2023-01 recommending conditional approval of Final PUD Plan for Lakota Canyon Ranch Filing 8 (7-0)
• Approved August 24, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved September 14, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved meeting adjournment (unanimous)

Town Council

The New Castle Town Council and Planning & Zoning Commission are holding a joint work session on-site at the Romero Property, located at the corner of Faas Ranch Road and Castle Valley Boulevard. The agenda lists no specific discussion items, indicating this is a site visit rather than a formal decision-making meeting.

• Joint work session of Town Council and Planning & Zoning Commission
• On-site meeting at Romero Property (Faas Ranch Road and Castle Valley Boulevard)

Town Council

The Town Council will hold a second reading for an ordinance amending the New Castle Municipal Code. Members will also discuss policies for the Lakota Canyon Ranch Recreation Center and Pool and the use of low-speed vehicles.

• Second reading of Ordinance TC 2023-1 amending Section 16.12.120 of the Municipal Code
• Discussion of Lakota Canyon Ranch Recreation Center and Pool use policies
• Discussion regarding low-speed vehicles
• Approval of March bills totaling $790,015.64
• Parkinson's Awareness and Arbor Day proclamations

The council approved Ordinance TC 2023-1 to amend Section 16.12.120 of the New Castle Municipal Code. Members also discussed the legality of low-speed vehicles and heard a presentation from the Lakota Canyon Ranch HOA regarding pool policies.

• Approved Ordinance TC 2023-1 amending Section 16.12.120 of the Municipal Code (7-0)
• Approved March bills totaling $790,015.64 (unanimous)
• Agreed to purchase a replacement Ukraine flag
• Determined that existing state law regarding low-speed vehicles (LSVs) satisfies requests to allow golf carts on public streets

Planning and Zoning Commission

The regular meeting scheduled for March 22, 2023, has been cancelled. No items were decided or discussed.

Town Council

The New Castle Town Council is meeting to discuss the 2021 International Wildland-Urban Interface Code, consider a first reading of Ordinance TC 2023-1 regarding the municipal code, and discuss a letter of support to reduce train speeds through town. The council will also consider a consent agenda that includes a mosquito control MOU with Garfield County and meeting minutes.

• Discussion of the 2021 International Wildland-Urban Interface Code
• First reading of Ordinance TC 2023-1 amending Chapter 16.12.120 of the Municipal Code
• Consideration of a Letter of Support to Reduce Train Speeds Through New Castle
• Resolution TC 2023-6 approving an MOU with Garfield County for Mosquito Control
• Kum & Go Modification of Premises for FMBW Liquor License

The New Castle Town Council approved Ordinance TC 2023-1 on first reading, amending the municipal code to address barking dog complaints with a fine schedule: warning for first offense, $25 for second, $50 for third, $100 for fourth, and up to $1,000 for fifth (decided by municipal judge). The council also discussed the Wildland-Urban Interface Code, agreed with the Capital Improvement Plan report, and approved a consent agenda including an MOU for mosquito control and a liquor license modification.

• Approved Ordinance TC 2023-1 (barking dog fines) on first reading (6-0)
• Approved consent agenda including Feb 21 and Mar 7 minutes, MOU with Garfield County for mosquito control, and Kum & Go liquor license modification (unanimous)
• Agreed with Capital Committee's 2023 Capital Improvement Plan report
• Discussed WUI code; staff to bring ordinance for adoption at future meeting
• Discussed letter to reduce train speeds through New Castle; corrections made

Town Council

The New Castle Town Council will hold a work session to discuss the Natural Medicine Health Act of 2022. This is a procedural meeting with no formal decisions scheduled.

• Natural Medicine Health Act of 2022 (discussion only)

Historic Preservation Commission

The New Castle Historic Preservation Commission regular meeting scheduled for March 20, 2023, has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for April 17, 2023.

• Regular meeting cancelled
• Next meeting scheduled for April 17, 2023

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission of New Castle, CO, cancelled its regular meeting scheduled for March 20, 2023. No business was conducted or discussed due to the cancellation.

Historic Preservation Commission

The New Castle Climate and Environment Commission will meet virtually to discuss Earth Day planning and a proposal to change commissioner terms from two to four years. The meeting also includes routine procedural items and public comment.

• Proposal to change commissioner term of office from two to four years
• Earth Day planning discussion

Planning and Zoning Commission

The regular meeting of the New Castle Planning and Zoning Commission scheduled for March 8, 2023, was cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for March 22, 2023, 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 March 8, 2023 has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for March 22, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. at Town Hall.

• Meeting cancelled
• Next meeting March 22, 2023 at 7:00 p.m.

Town Council

The Town Council will review and discuss a barking dog ordinance. The meeting includes two executive sessions for legal advice regarding property on CR 335 and the CVR Investors lawsuit.

• Review and discussion of Barking Dog Ordinance
• Approval of February bills totaling $529,174.89
• Executive session regarding property on CR 335
• Executive session regarding CVR Investors lawsuit
• Proclamation honoring Coal Ridge High School Coed Cheer Team

The council agreed to amend the municipal code to remove the requirement for two unrelated complainants to testify in nuisance barking dog cases. The council also approved February bills totaling $529,174.89.

• Agreed to remove two-person complaint rule from barking dog ordinance
• Approved February bills of $529,174.89 (unanimous)

Town Council

The New Castle Town Council will discuss the potential use of golf carts within the Lakota Subdivision during a work session. No formal decision is scheduled; this is an exploratory discussion.

• Discussion: Possible Use of Golf Carts Within Lakota Subdivision

Planning and Zoning Commission

The regular meeting of the New Castle Planning and Zoning Commission scheduled for Wednesday, February 22, 2023, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, March 8, 2023, 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 February 22, 2023, was cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for March 8, 2023, at 7:00 p.m. at Town Hall.

Town Council

The New Castle Town Council will discuss updating the Model Traffic Code and moving certain vehicle infractions to Municipal Court. The meeting includes a presentation on aviation economic growth from the Aspen Institute.

• Discussion on moving Driving Under Restraint and Inoperable Vehicle Infractions to Municipal Court
• Resolution TC 2023-04: Grant application for the construction of a dog park
• Resolution TC 2023-5: Grant application for the Streets Capital Maintenance Project
• Presentation on Aviation Economic Growth by Evan Zislis of the Aspen Institute

The council approved two resolutions supporting grant applications for a dog park and a streets capital maintenance project. Members also discussed updating the Model Traffic Code and adding municipal charges for driving under restraint and inoperable vehicles.

• Approved February 7, 2023 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution TC 2023-04 supporting a grant application for a dog park (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution TC 2023-5 supporting a grant application for the Streets Capital Maintenance Project (unanimous)
• Approved Councilor Copeland's absence (unanimous)

Town Council

The New Castle Town Council is holding a work session to discuss a Joint Parks and Recreation District.

• Discussion regarding Joint Parks and Recreation District

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission of New Castle, CO, did not meet on February 20, 2023, as the regular meeting was cancelled. The next scheduled meeting is March 20, 2023.

Historic Preservation Commission

The New Castle Historic Preservation Commission meeting scheduled for February 20, 2023, was cancelled. No decisions or discussions took place due to the cancellation.

Historic Preservation Commission

The New Castle Climate and Environment Commission will hold a virtual work session to discuss Earth Day event planning and agenda items for the March 16, 2023 meeting. Due to COVID-19 concerns, the meeting will be accessible only online or by phone.

• Earth Day event planning discussion
• Agenda items for March 16, 2023 meeting

Historic Preservation Commission

The New Castle Climate and Environment Commission will hold a virtual work session to discuss Earth Day event planning and prepare agenda items for the March 16, 2023 meeting. Due to COVID-19 concerns, the meeting will be accessible only online or by phone.

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission is meeting to discuss funding for museum improvements and the process for designating historic properties. The body will also consider an outreach letter for property owners.

• Application of $2,500 from the HPC General Fund for Museum Facility Improvements
• Discussion of designation process and outreach letter to property owners
• Approval of January 9, 2023 minutes

The Historic Preservation Commission unanimously approved $2,500 from its general fund for museum facility improvements, specifically electric work. The commission also discussed the historic designation process and agreed to send outreach letters to property owners who have expressed interest in designation. The minutes from January 9, 2023, were approved unanimously.

• Approved $2,500 from HPC General Fund for museum electric work (unanimous)
• Approved sending outreach letters to property owners interested in historic designation (unanimous)
• Approved January 9, 2023 minutes (unanimous)

Planning and Zoning Commission

The regularly scheduled meeting of the New Castle Planning and Zoning Commission was cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for February 22, 2022 at 7:00 p.m. at Town Hall.

Planning and Zoning Commission

The regularly scheduled New Castle Planning and Zoning Commission meeting on February 8, 2023 was cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for February 22, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. at Town Hall.

Town Council

The Town Council will discuss a presentation regarding Highwater Farm and hold a discussion about bears. The body will also convene as the Local Liquor Licensing Authority to consider a special events license.

• Special Events Liquor License for Rides & Reggae Event on August 4 and 5, 2023
• January bills totaling $765,863.44
• Liquor license renewals for Hogback Pizza, Stop N Save, and Lazy Bear Restaurant
• Liquor license application for Dillon Companies (City Market) cooler modification
• Executive session regarding land use, tax, real estate, and property acquisition

Town Council

The New Castle Town Council and Garfield County Board of County Commissioners are holding a joint work session to discuss several topics affecting the town. These include overall growth, planning for a Route 6 roundabout, the Apple Tree Community, transit via the Roaring Fork Transportation Authority, the Uinta Basin Railway, future development of Nutrient Farms, and property development along County Road 335. The agenda is primarily discussion-oriented, with no formal decisions or votes scheduled.

• Discussion of overall growth in New Castle
• Route 6 roundabout planning
• Apple Tree Community discussion
• Roaring Fork Transportation Authority discussion
• Property development along County Road 335

Planning and Zoning Commission

The New Castle Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a work session to discuss updates to the Municipal Sign Code and a new Zoning Map. No formal decisions are listed on this agenda.

Planning and Zoning Commission

The New Castle Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a work session to discuss updates to the Municipal Sign Code and review a new Zoning Map. No formal decisions are listed on this agenda.

• Discuss Municipal Sign Code updates
• Review New Zoning Map

Historic Preservation Commission

The New Castle Climate and Environment Commission is holding a virtual work session. They will hear an overview of energy efficiency for new construction from Town Planner Paul Smith, get an update on Earth Day planning, and discuss agenda items for the February meeting.

• Overview of Energy Efficiency for New Construction by Town Planner Paul Smith
• Update on Earth Day Planning
• Discussion of agenda items for the February meeting

Historic Preservation Commission

The Climate and Environment Commission will hold a virtual work session to discuss energy efficiency standards for new construction and plan for Earth Day. No formal decisions are listed on this agenda.

Town Council

The Town Council will receive updates on the Police Department and the Town Evacuation Plan. The body will also hold an executive session to discuss legal advice regarding land use, tax, real estate, and property interests.

• Police Department Update from Chief Chuck Burrows
• Town Evacuation Plan Update
• Executive session regarding land use, tax, real estate, and property acquisition or sale
• Spirits of New Castle Retail Liquor License Renewal

Town Council

The Town Council is holding a work session to discuss the School Resource Officer. No other items are listed for decision or discussion.

• Discussion regarding School Resource Officer

Planning and Zoning Commission

The regular meeting of the New Castle Planning and Zoning Commission scheduled for January 11, 2023, has been cancelled.

Historic Preservation Commission

The New Castle Historic Preservation Commission is holding a special meeting to hear from guest speakers about the Certified Local Government (CLG) quadrennial evaluation and a draft report from Pinyon Environmental, Inc. They will also review the 2022 year in review, the approved 2023 budget, and consider approving the October 10, 2022 minutes.

• Guest speaker from History Colorado on CLG quadrennial evaluation
• Guest speaker from Pinyon Environmental, Inc. to review draft report
• Commission review of 2023 approved budget
• Consider approval of October 10, 2022 minutes

The commission heard updates on the 2023 CLG evaluation and the historic survey, with 30 of 67 site forms completed and a potential Main Street historic district identified. The commission approved the October 10, 2022 minutes unanimously and agreed to hold a special meeting on February 13, 2023. No other formal decisions were made.

• Approved October 10, 2022 minutes (unanimous)
• Agreed to hold special meeting on February 13, 2023

Town Council

The New Castle Town Council will meet on January 3, 2023, to consider a special events liquor license for the 'Bad Art Night' event and vote on three resolutions, including designating public notice posting places and waiving bond posting requirements. The meeting also includes routine approvals like prior minutes and December bills, with no major discussions expected.

• Special Events Liquor License for 'Bad Art Night' on January 14, 2023
• Resolution TC 2023-1: Designating public notice posting places
• Resolution TC 2023-2: Waiving bond posting requirements for certain town officers
• Resolution TC 2023-3: Approving MOU with Garfield County Senior Programs
• December bills totaling $680,444.54