New Castle public meetings in 2024

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission meeting scheduled for December 25, 2024, at 7:00 PM has been cancelled. The next regularly scheduled meeting is January 8, 2025.

Historic Preservation Commission

The New Castle Climate and Environment Commission will meet to discuss the use of bag fee funds and end-of-year budget purchases. The body will also receive an Earth Day update and discuss recruiting a new commissioner.

• Council suggestions for bag fee funds
• End of year budget purchases
• Earth Day update
• Recruiting new commissioner
• Approval of November 21, 2024 minutes

Town Council

The Town Council will consider a supplemental budget for the General, Utility, Conservation Trust, and Cemetery Funds. The body will also discuss the potential for a Police K-9 Unit and a memorandum of understanding with Garfield County Older Adult Programs.

• Ordinance TC 2024-4: Supplemental budget for 2024 (2nd reading)
• Consideration of Police K-9 Unit
• Resolution TC 2024-25: MOU with Garfield County Older Adult Programs
• Liquor License Renewal for K2 Spirits Liquor Store

The New Castle Town Council approved the creation of a Police K-9 Unit, with Officer Jerry Alcorta providing the dog, Kipp, at no cost. The council also approved a supplemental budget ordinance and a memorandum of understanding with Garfield County for senior meal and transportation services. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved Police K-9 Unit (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance TC 2024-4 supplemental budget (unanimous roll call)
• Approved Resolution TC 2024-25 MOU with Garfield County Older Adult Programs (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including Dec 3 minutes and liquor license renewal (unanimous)

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission meeting scheduled for December 16, 2024, has been cancelled.

Historic Preservation Commission

The New Castle Historic Preservation Commission meeting scheduled for December 16, 2024, at 6:30 PM has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for January 20, 2024, at 6:30 PM.

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission meetings scheduled for December 11 and December 25, 2024, have been cancelled. The next regularly scheduled meeting will be held on January 8, 2025. This agenda contains no items for discussion or decision.

• December 11, 2024 meeting cancelled
• December 25, 2024 meeting cancelled
• Next meeting scheduled for January 8, 2025

Town Council

The New Castle Town Council will hold a public hearing and consider adopting the 2025 budget, which includes appropriations and a property tax levy. They will also consider a supplemental budget for 2024 and a new fee schedule. Two presentations are scheduled: one on the Rocky Mountain Adventure Series and one on historic designation for the cemetery.

• Resolution TC2024-24 adopting 2025 budget and levying property tax
• Ordinance TC 2024-4 supplemental budget for 2024 (1st reading)
• Resolution TC 2024-23 adopting a directory of fees and charges
• Special events liquor license for Bad Art Night on Jan 11, 2025
• November bills totaling $612,991.17

The Town Council approved the 2025 budget, which includes a $14,000 General Fund surplus and fee increases for water, sewer, bulk water, raw water, and trash services effective January 1, 2025. The council also approved a supplemental 2024 budget, a special events liquor license for Bad Art Night, and allowed the Historic Preservation Commission to pursue designating Highland Cemetery as a historic landmark. A presentation on a proposed adventure race in New Castle was informational only, with no formal action taken.

• Approved 2025 budget Resolution TC2024-24 (6-0)
• Approved supplemental 2024 budget Ordinance TC2024-4, 1st reading (6-0)
• Approved fee increases: water/sewer +5%, bulk water +10%, raw water +$6, trash +5% (unanimous)
• Approved special events liquor license for Bad Art Night, Jan 11, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved Historic Preservation Commission to pursue Highland Cemetery historic landmark designation (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including $612,991.17 in bills and liquor license renewal (unanimous)

Town Council

The New Castle Town Council will hold a work session to receive two presentations: one from Gina Long, Executive Director of the River Center, and another from Martha Fredendall, Executive Director of Literacy Outreach. No decisions are scheduled for this meeting.

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission meeting scheduled for November 27, 2024, has been cancelled. The next regularly scheduled meeting will be held on December 11, 2024.

• Meeting cancelled for November 27, 2024
• Next meeting scheduled for December 11, 2024

Historic Preservation Commission

The New Castle Climate and Environment Commission will meet to discuss budget recommendations for bag fee funds and review expenditures. The body will also discuss a fire evacuation plan and progress on Earth Day and the Chili Cook-Off.

• Budget recommendation for bag fee funds
• Discussion of fire evacuation plan
• Earth Day and Chili Cook-Off progress updates
• Scheduling of winter Elemental screening
• Discussion on filling a vacant seat

Town Council

The New Castle Town Council will hold a work session to receive updates from Advocate Safehouse and Journey Home on their operations and services. No formal decisions are listed on this agenda.

Town Council

The New Castle Town Council will hold a public hearing for a special events liquor license, consider approval of a subdivision and PUD development agreement for Eagles Ridge Ranch Phase 2, and discuss a settlement agreement with CVR Investors, Inc. The agenda also includes executive sessions for legal advice and personnel evaluations of the Town Administrator, Treasurer, and Clerk.

• Special Events Liquor License for P.E.O. Chapter AO event on December 6, 2024
• Subdivision and PUD Development Agreement for Eagles Ridge Ranch Phase 2
• First Amendment to Settlement Agreement with CVR Investors, Inc.
• Executive sessions for legal advice on CVR litigation and personnel evaluations

The New Castle Town Council unanimously approved the Subdivision and PUD Development Agreement for Eagles Ridge Ranch Phase 2, which covers public improvements for the next phase of development. They also approved a special events liquor license for P.E.O. Chapter AO's brunch and the First Amendment to the Settlement Agreement with CVR Investors, Inc., which dismisses the lawsuit and withdraws the amended land use application. The council held executive sessions for legal advice and personnel evaluations, and approved the consent agenda.

• Approved Special Events Liquor License for P.E.O. Chapter AO (unanimous)
• Approved Subdivision and PUD Development Agreement for Eagles Ridge Ranch Phase 2 (unanimous)
• Approved First Amendment to Settlement Agreement with CVR Investors, Inc. (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including November 5, 2024 minutes (unanimous)

Historic Preservation Commission

The New Castle Historic Preservation Commission is meeting to discuss the Highland Cemetery designation for a council presentation on December 3, 2024. The commission will also consider approval of Commissioner Park's letter to the council regarding the designation and review the minutes from the October 21, 2024 meeting.

• Discuss Highland Cemetery Designation for Council Presentation on December 3, 2024
• Consider Approval of Commissioner Park's Letter to Council Regarding Designating Highland Cemetery as Historic
• Consider Approval of October 21, 2024, Minutes

Planning and Zoning Commission

The New Castle Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider Resolution PZ 2024-6, recommending conditional approval of the final PUD development plan and subdivision plat for Castle Valley Ranch PUD Filing 13 at 9 N Wild Horse Dr. The project proposes 130 rental townhomes and apartments in 16 buildings on about 47.6 acres, with 91.6% open space. The commission will also review draft minutes from July 24, 2024, and take citizen comments on non-agenda items.

• Public hearing on Resolution PZ 2024-6 for Castle Valley Ranch PUD Filing 13 (9 N Wild Horse Dr)
• 130 rental units: 80 live/work, 24 empty-nester, 26 townhomes
• 5 live/work units offered at 25% below market rate for workforce housing
• Project includes 34 acres passive and 9.6 acres developed open space
• Fiscal impact study projects $190,177 annual net benefit to town

Town Council

The Town Council will conduct a public hearing regarding an amended final application for a planned unit development. The proposal involves building up to 57 single-family homes across three phases.

• Amended Final Application for PUD Development Plan in Castle Valley Ranch, Filing 11
• Proposal for up to 57 single-family homes
• Final Phase 1 Subdivision Plat
• Vested rights for site-specific development plan

Town Council

The Town Council will conduct a public hearing regarding an amended application for a planned unit development. The proposal involves building up to 57 single-family homes across three phases.

• Amended Final Application for PUD Development Plan in Castle Valley Ranch, Filing 11
• Proposal for up to 57 single-family homes in up to three phases
• Final Phase 1 Subdivision Plat
• Vested rights for site-specific development plan

Town Council

The New Castle Town Council will hold a public hearing to consider a hotel and restaurant liquor license application for Pig & Duck, LLC. The meeting also includes consideration of temporary water and sewer charge increases, bulk water sales fees, and the use of collected plastic bag fees. Additionally, the council will address an easement termination agreement in Longview at Lakota Canyon Ranch and receive a budget update.

• Resolution TC 2024-22 for a hotel and restaurant liquor license for Pig & Duck, LLC
• Consideration of Resolution 2024-E-1 to temporarily increase water and sewer charges
• Consideration of adjustment to bulk water sales fees
• Consideration of use of collected plastic bag fees
• Approval of agreement to terminate easement in Longview, Lakota Canyon Ranch

The New Castle Town Council approved a Hotel & Restaurant liquor license for Pig & Duck, LLC at 316 West Main Street, and approved a temporary 5% increase in water and sewer charges for 2025, including a raw water irrigation rate hike from $6.64 to $12.64 per month. The council also approved an agreement to terminate a blanket easement in Longview, Lakota Canyon Ranch, and approved the consent agenda including October bills and liquor license renewals. No other substantive decisions were made; several agenda items were removed due to weather.

• Approved Resolution TC 2024-22 for Pig & Duck, LLC Hotel & Restaurant License (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2024-E-1 temporarily increasing water and sewer charges, including raw water rate from $6.64 to $12.64/month (unanimous)
• Approved bulk water rate adjustment to $15.20 per 1,000 gallons starting January 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved agreement to terminate easement in Longview, Lakota Canyon Ranch (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including October bills of $996,443.42 and liquor license renewals for Feather Petroleum dba Stop-N-Save and Tapatios (unanimous)
• Held executive session for legal advice on Castle Valley Ranch Investors litigation (unanimous)

Town Council

The New Castle Town Council will hold a work session to receive updates from Traci Harris, SUD Treatment Director, on detox services and from Tod Tibbetts, Executive Director, on West Elk trails. This is an informational session with no formal decisions scheduled.

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission meeting scheduled for October 23, 2024, has been cancelled. The next regularly scheduled meeting will be held on November 13, 2024. No items were discussed or decided.

• Meeting cancelled for October 23, 2024
• Next meeting scheduled for November 13, 2024

Historic Preservation Commission

The New Castle Historic Preservation Commission is meeting to consider its budget and approve the minutes from the September 16, 2024 meeting. The agenda is mostly procedural, with no major policy decisions or public hearings scheduled.

• Consideration of the commission's budget
• Approval of September 16, 2024 meeting minutes

The commission discussed the 2025 budget, noting allocations of $2,000 for historical designations and $1,500 for administrative expenses, which is less than 2024 but deemed sufficient. They approved the September 16, 2024 minutes unanimously. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was largely procedural.

• Approved September 16, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Discussed 2025 budget: $2,000 for historical designations, $1,500 for administrative expenses

Historic Preservation Commission

The New Castle Historic Preservation Commission will hold a work session to discuss the potential designation of Highland Cemetery as a historic landmark. Commissioners will also finalize questions for the annual Certified Local Government (CLG) report.

• Discussion of Highland Cemetery designation as historic landmark
• Commissioners to complete questions for CLG Annual Report

Historic Preservation Commission

The New Castle Historic Preservation Commission is holding a work session to discuss year-end purchases, a budget recommendation for bag fee funds requested by the Recreation department, the 2025 commission budget, and 2025 project planning. They will also recap a film and approve the September 19, 2024 minutes. This is a planning and administrative meeting, not a final decision-making session.

• Budget recommendation for bag fee funds (request from Recreation department)
• 2025 Commission Budget discussion
• 2025 Project Planning
• Commission year-end purchases
• Approve September 19, 2024 minutes

The New Castle Climate & Environment Commission approved its 2025 budget, allocating bag fee funds for business rebates, grants, doggy bags, and other sustainability projects. They also unanimously approved purchasing a new banner and set the 2025 Earth Day date for April 26. The meeting was otherwise routine, with updates on past events and planning for future projects.

• Approved 2025 Commission Budget unanimously
• Approved purchase of new banner unanimously
• Set Earth Day 2025 for April 26
• Approved September 19, 2024 minutes with clerical changes unanimously

Town Council

The New Castle Town Council will hold a work session to receive a presentation on the River Bridge and an update regarding Garfield Clean Energy (GCE).

• River Bridge presentation by Development Director Mary Cloud
• Garfield Clean Energy (GCE) update by Morgan Hill

Town Council

The New Castle Town Council will discuss the 2025 budget, consider grants to outside agencies, and review a resolution to accept public improvements for Eagles Ridge Ranch Phase 1. The council will also recess to convene as the Board of Zoning Adjustment to consider adding self-storage as a permitted use in the Industrial Zone District, and hold an executive session regarding pending CVR Investors, Inc. litigation.

• Consider Grants to Outside Agencies
• Discussion - 2025 Budget
• Resolution TC2024-21 – Accepting the Public Improvements Related to Eagles Ridge Ranch Phase 1, Lakota Canyon Ranch PUD
• Consider Inclusion of Self Storage as a Permitted Use in the Industrial Zone District
• Executive Session for legal advice regarding pending CVR Investors, Inc. litigation

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission meeting scheduled for October 9, 2024, was cancelled. No items were decided or discussed.

Town Council

The Town Council will receive a presentation on the proposed 2025 Budget. The meeting also includes presentations from community organizations and a discussion with Mountain Waste & Recycling.

• Proposed 2025 Budget presentation
• September bills totaling $839,589.50
• Maverik Liquor License Renewal
• Maverik Liquor License Change of Manager
• Discussion with Mountain Waste & Recycling

The New Castle Town Council discussed the proposed 2025 budget, making several adjustments, and approved a $10,000 budget for the Rides & Reggae event (5-2) and a $10,000 budget for New Castle Trails (6-1). The consent agenda, including September minutes and bills, was approved unanimously. No other formal decisions were made; other items were presentations or discussions.

• Approved $10,000 Rides & Reggae budget (5-2)
• Approved $10,000 New Castle Trails budget (6-1)
• Approved consent agenda including September minutes and $839,589.50 in bills (unanimous)

Town Council

The Town Council will hold a retreat at Lakota Canyon Ranch Rec Center, with a possible onsite visit to the Raw Water Project. The meeting is scheduled from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and may include three or more councilors.

Town Council

The New Castle Town Council is holding a retreat at the Lakota Canyon Ranch Rec Center, with a possible onsite visit to the Raw Water Project. The agenda is largely procedural, focused on discussion rather than formal decisions.

• Town Council Retreat at Lakota Canyon Ranch Rec Center, 151 Clubhouse Dr.
• Possible onsite visit to the Raw Water Project

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Town of New Castle Planning and Zoning Commission meeting scheduled for September 25, 2024, at 7:00 PM has been cancelled. No decisions or discussions occurred.

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission is holding a work session to appoint a Vice-Chair and review summer activities. The body will also discuss a budget recommendation for bag fee funds and a Fire Fighter film at the library.

• Appointment of Vice-Chair
• Budget recommendation to Council for bag fee funds
• Discussion of Fire Fighter film at library
• Review of summer activities

The New Castle Climate and Environment Commission forwarded three recommendations to Town Council for allocating the approximately $17,000 bag fee fund in the 2025 budget: biodegradable dog waste bags in parks, a grant program for businesses' eco-friendly projects, and a homeowner xeriscaping grant. The commission also appointed Commissioner Morris as vice-chair, pending her approval, and planned a wildfire film screening at the library. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Appointed Commissioner Morris as vice-chair, pending her approval (motion carried)
• Forwarded bag fee fund recommendations to Council: dog waste bags, business grants, xeriscaping grants
• Scheduled 'Elemental: Reimagine Wildfire' film at library on Oct 12, 4-6 p.m.

Town Council

The Town Council will convene as the Local Liquor Licensing Authority to review a license application. The meeting also includes discussions on public park security cameras and a sink hole reclamation update.

• Resolution TC 2024-20: Retail Liquor Store License application from CRS Ferns, LLC
• Consideration of security camera use in public parks
• Xcel Energy Easement Agreement
• City Market #41 Fermented Malt Beverage and Wine License Renewal
• Sink Hole Reclamation update

The Town Council unanimously approved Resolution TC 2024-20, granting CRS Frens, LLC (dba New Castle Liquors) a Retail Liquor Store License for 820 Castle Valley Boulevard, #104. The council also unanimously approved the consent agenda, which included an Xcel Energy easement agreement and a liquor license renewal for City Market. No other formal decisions were made; other items were presentations or discussions.

• Approved Resolution TC 2024-20 for CRS Frens, LLC retail liquor store license (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including Xcel Energy easement agreement and City Market liquor license renewal (unanimous)

Town Council

The Town Council is meeting for a work session to discuss the 2025 Budget. No other items are listed on the agenda.

• 2025 Budget

Historic Preservation Commission

The New Castle Historic Preservation Commission will meet to discuss the potential historic designation of Highland Cemetery and the Spirit Walk project. The commission will also consider approval of the July 8, 2024 meeting minutes. This is a procedural meeting with no formal decisions scheduled.

• Discuss Spirit Walk
• Consider Historic Designation of Highland Cemetery
• Consider approval of July 8, 2024 Minutes

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission meeting scheduled for September 11, 2024, has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for September 25, 2024.

• Meeting cancelled
• Next meeting: September 25, 2024

Town Council

The New Castle Town Council will hold a work session to receive an update presentation from the Middle Colorado Watershed Council, presented by Paula Stepp. The meeting is virtual and accessible via phone or online.

Town Council

The New Castle Town Council will hold a public hearing and first reading on Ordinance TC2024-3, which would approve a final Planned Unit Development (PUD) plan and Phase 1 subdivision plat for a portion of PA17 & 19 in the Castle Valley Ranch PUD. The council will also receive a report on the Raw Water Project from Public Works Director John Wenzel.

• First reading of Ordinance TC2024-3 for Castle Valley Ranch PUD development plan
• Public hearing on Ordinance TC2024-3 (continuation requested by applicant)
• Report on Raw Water Project by Public Works Director John Wenzel
• Approval of August 20, 2024 meeting minutes
• Approval of August bills totaling $752,364.46

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission meeting scheduled for August 28, 2024, has been cancelled. The next P&Z meeting is scheduled for September 11, 2024.

• Meeting cancelled
• Next meeting set for September 11, 2024

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission meeting scheduled for August 28, 2024, has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for September 11, 2024.

Town Council

The New Castle Town Council will hear a presentation of the 2023 audit from John Cutler & Associates and consider a motion to accept it. They will also hear a presentation from A Way Out, consider a letter of support for a grant application by the Northwest Colorado Council of Governments, and introduce a new staff member. The consent agenda includes approval of the August 6, 2024 minutes.

• 2023 Audit Presentation and motion to accept
• Presentation by A Way Out (Becky Gordon)
• Letter of support for Northwest Colorado Council of Governments grant application
• Staff introduction: Officer Jerry Alcorta
• Consent agenda: August 6, 2024 minutes

Historic Preservation Commission

The New Castle Historic Preservation Commission meeting scheduled for August 19, 2024, has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for September 16, 2024.

• Meeting cancelled
• Next meeting scheduled for September 16, 2024

Historic Preservation Commission

The New Castle Climate and Environment Commission meeting scheduled for Thursday, August 15, 2024, at 4:30 PM has been cancelled. The meeting has been rescheduled to Thursday, September 19, 2024, at 4:30 PM.

Historic Preservation Commission

The New Castle Climate and Environment Commission meeting scheduled for August 15, 2024, has been cancelled and rescheduled to September 19, 2024, at 4:30 p.m. No decisions or discussions occurred at this meeting.

Planning and Zoning Commission

The New Castle Planning and Zoning Commission cancelled its August 14, 2024 meeting. The next meeting is scheduled for August 28, 2024.

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission meeting scheduled for August 14, 2024, has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for August 28, 2024.

Town Council

The New Castle Town Council will consider several resolutions, including one to amend the directory of town fees for police report requests and body-worn camera footage, and others supporting grant applications to the Garfield County Federal Mineral Lease District. The council will also receive updates from the Chamber of Commerce and Access After School, and accept public improvements for Lakota Canyon Ranch. The consent agenda includes approval of July minutes and payment of bills totaling $928,713.15.

• Resolution 2024-15: Amends fees for police report requests and body-worn camera footage (CORA research fees)
• Resolution TC 2024-16: Supports mini grant application to Garfield County Federal Mineral Lease District
• Resolution TC 2024-17: Supports traditional grant application to Garfield County Federal Mineral Lease District
• Resolution TC 2024-18: Supports joint grant application with KSE PTAC to Garfield County Federal Mineral Lease District
• Resolution TC 2024-19: Accepts public improvements for Filing 6B1, Lakota Canyon Ranch PUD

The New Castle Town Council considered several resolutions, including amending the fee schedule for police report requests and body-worn camera footage, and supporting applications for grants from the Garfield County Federal Mineral Lease District. The council also considered accepting public improvements for the Lakota Canyon Ranch PUD. The minutes do not record the outcomes of these items, as they were listed for consideration but no votes or decisions are noted.

• Considered Resolution 2024-15 amending fees for police report requests and CORA research (no outcome recorded)
• Considered Resolution TC 2024-16 supporting a Mini Grant application (no outcome recorded)
• Considered Resolution TC 2024-17 supporting a Traditional Grant application (no outcome recorded)
• Considered Resolution TC 2024-18 supporting a Joint Grant with KSE PTAC (no outcome recorded)
• Considered Resolution TC 2024-19 accepting public improvements for Lakota Canyon Ranch PUD (no outcome recorded)

Planning and Zoning Commission

The New Castle Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider a resolution to approve a multiple lot line dissolution for a property in the R-1 Residential District. The meeting also includes citizen comments, staff reports, and review of the June 26, 2024 minutes.

• Public hearing on Resolution PZ 2024-5 for multiple lot line dissolution in R-1 district
• Citizen comments on items not on the agenda
• Review of June 26, 2024 meeting minutes

The Planning and Zoning Commission approved Resolution PZ 2024-5, which dissolves three lot lines between four lots at 161 and 171 N 4th St, combining them into a single 0.220-acre lot in the R-1 Residential District. The motion passed unanimously on a roll call vote. The applicant, Valerie Curry, stated the dissolution would allow her to build an accessory dwelling unit (ADU) within code requirements, though a new conditional use permit would be needed for the ADU.

• Approved Resolution PZ 2024-5 for multiple lot line dissolution at 161 and 171 N 4th St (7-0)
• Approved June 26, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:55 p.m. (unanimous)

Historic Preservation Commission

The meeting scheduled for July 18, 2024, has been cancelled. It is rescheduled for Thursday, August 15, 2024, at 4:30 p.m.

Historic Preservation Commission

The New Castle Climate and Environment Commission meeting scheduled for July 18, 2024, has been cancelled. It is rescheduled for Thursday, August 15, 2024, at 4:30 p.m.

Town Council

The New Castle Town Council will meet virtually on July 16, 2024, to discuss updates from the Police Department, a roundabout design review by Zehren & Associates, and funding proposals including Shoshone water rights and playground equipment. The meeting will also consider special event liquor licenses for upcoming community events.

• Presentation Roundabout Design Review – Zehren & Associates
• Consider Shoshone Water Rights Funding
• Consider Playground Equipment Funding
• Special Event Liquor License for Community Market (July 25 & August 29, 2024)
• Special Event Liquor License for Burning Mountain Festival (September 13-14, 2024)

The council approved $100,000 toward the Colorado River District's purchase of Shoshone Water Rights, with funding due by end of 2025 and a commitment required in 2024. They also approved $20,000 for accessible playground equipment at Kathryn Senior Elementary School. Three special event liquor licenses were approved for community events. The consent agenda, including June minutes and bills of $820,718.17, was approved unanimously.

• Approved $100,000 for Shoshone Water Rights (unanimous)
• Approved $20,000 for playground equipment grant partnership (unanimous)
• Approved special event liquor licenses for Community Market, Burning Mountain Festival, and Chili Cook-off (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including June minutes and $820,718.17 in bills (unanimous)

Historic Preservation Commission

The New Castle Historic Preservation Commission meeting scheduled for July 15, 2024, at 6:30 PM has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for July 8, 2024.

Town Council

This is a public notice for an Ice Cream Social at Burning Mountain Park, not a regular council meeting. The event may be attended by three or more Town Councilors, Historic Preservation Commissioners, and Climate and Environment Commissioners, which could trigger open meeting rules. No formal decisions or discussions are listed on this agenda.

• Ice Cream Social at Burning Mountain Park, 423 W Main Street
• Possible attendance by Town Councilors, Historic Preservation Commissioners, and Climate and Environment Commissioners

Town Council

This is a public notice for an ice cream social at Burning Mountain Park, not a formal meeting agenda. The notice indicates that three or more members of the Town Council, Historic Preservation Commission, and Climate and Environment Commission may attend, which could constitute a quorum, but no official business is listed.

• Ice cream social at Burning Mountain Park, 423 W Main Street
• Potential attendance by Town Councilors, Historic Preservation Commissioners, and Climate and Environment Commissioners

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission meeting scheduled for July 10, 2024, has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for July 24, 2024.

• Meeting cancelled
• Next meeting July 24, 2024

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission meeting scheduled for July 10, 2024, has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for July 24, 2024.

• Meeting cancelled
• Next meeting July 24, 2024

Historic Preservation Commission

The New Castle Historic Preservation Commission is holding a special meeting to finalize details for the town-sponsored Ice Cream Social on July 12, 2024, discuss a presentation about designating Highland Cemetery as historic, and consider approval of the June 10, 2024 meeting minutes. The agenda includes standard procedural items like call to order, roll call, and citizen comments.

• Finalize details for Town Sponsored Ice Cream Social on July 12, 2024
• Discuss Dave Reynold's presentation about designating Highland Cemetery as historical designation
• Consider approval of June 10, 2024 minutes

The Historic Preservation Commission unanimously agreed to proceed with the historic designation of Highland Cemetery, following a presentation by Town Administrator Dave Reynolds. Next steps include contacting History Colorado's Lindsay Flewelling and completing the application on the History Colorado website. The commission also finalized details for the July 12 Ice Cream Social and approved the May 20, 2024, minutes.

• Agreed unanimously to proceed with Highland Cemetery historic designation
• Approved May 20, 2024, meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Finalized setup for July 12 Ice Cream Social
• Commissioner Hazelton to contact Steve Rippy for cemetery history resources
• Chair Riddile to call History Colorado's Lindsay Flewelling for next steps

Historic Preservation Commission

The New Castle Historic Preservation Commission is holding a special virtual work session to discuss two items: a community market booth and an ice cream social booth. No formal decisions are listed; the agenda consists only of discussion items.

• Discussion of Community Market Booth
• Discussion of Ice Cream Social Booth

Historic Preservation Commission

The New Castle Historic Preservation Commission is holding a virtual special work session to discuss two items: a community market booth and an ice cream social booth. No decisions are listed on the agenda; the meeting is for discussion only.

• Discussion of Community Market Booth
• Discussion of Ice Cream Social Booth

Town Council

The July 2, 2024 Town Council meeting is cancelled. The next regularly scheduled council meeting will be held on July 16, 2024.

• Meeting cancelled

Town Council

The July 2, 2024 Town Council meeting is cancelled. The next regularly scheduled meeting will be held on July 16, 2024.

• Meeting cancelled
• Next meeting: July 16, 2024

Historic Preservation Commission

The New Castle Historic Preservation Commission is holding a work session to discuss how to use bag fee revenues and to plan booths for the Community Market, Ice Cream Social, and Block Party. The agenda is mostly discussion items with no formal decisions listed.

• Discussion for use of bag fee revenues
• Discussion Community Market Booth
• Discussion Ice Cream Social Booth
• Discussion Block Party Booth
• Welcome New Commissioner – Nancy Barnes

Planning and Zoning Commission

The New Castle Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider Resolution PZ 2024-4, which would approve a preliminary PUD development plan and preliminary subdivision plat for a project identified as Number 212329300194 (R2 Partners). The commission will also review draft minutes from its May 8, 2024 meeting. The agenda includes standard procedural items such as roll call, conflicts of interest, and citizen comments.

• Public hearing on Resolution PZ 2024-4 for preliminary PUD plan and subdivision plat (R2 Partners)
• Review of draft minutes from May 8, 2024

Town Council

The New Castle Town Council is holding a regular meeting with presentations on the Shoshone Water Rights Project and Colorado River Fire Rescue, and a discussion on a PTA playground equipment grant. The consent agenda includes approval of minutes from May 21 and June 4, 2024. The meeting also includes routine staff and commission reports.

• Proclamation recognizing July as Parks and Recreation Month
• Presentation on Shoshone Water Rights Project
• Presentation by Colorado River Fire Rescue
• Discussion: PTA Playground Equipment Grant
• Consent agenda: approval of May 21 and June 4, 2024 minutes

Historic Preservation Commission

This meeting of the New Castle Historic Preservation Commission has been cancelled. The next HPC meeting is scheduled for July 15, 2024.

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

Planning and Zoning Commission

The regular June 12, 2024 meeting of the New Castle Planning and Zoning Commission has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. at Town Hall. No business items are listed for this cancelled meeting.

• Regular meeting cancelled
• Next meeting scheduled for June 26, 2024 at 7:00 p.m.

Planning and Zoning Commission

The regular Planning and Zoning Commission meeting scheduled for Wednesday, June 12, 2024, has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, June 26, 2024, at 7:00 p.m. at Town Hall. No business items are listed for this date.

• Regular meeting cancelled
• Next meeting scheduled for June 26, 2024 at 7:00 p.m.

Historic Preservation Commission

The New Castle Historic Preservation Commission is holding a special meeting to discuss designating Highland Cemetery, finalize details for a town-sponsored ice cream social, and review handouts from History Colorado about solar installations on historic buildings. They will also consider scheduling the July meeting and approving the May 20, 2024 minutes.

• Discussion with Town Administrator about designating Highland Cemetery
• Final details for town-sponsored ice cream social
• History Colorado handouts on solar installation for historic buildings
• Consider July meeting date (7/8 or 7/22)
• Approve minutes for May 20, 2024

Town Council

The New Castle Town Council will hold a regular meeting with several action items, including appointing a member to the Climate and Environment Commission, considering a special event liquor license for the Chamber of Commerce's Block Party, and a tap fee agreement for Drifters/Down Valley Brewing. They will also consider grants to outside agencies and whether to cancel or reschedule the July 2 meeting. The consent agenda includes May bills totaling $765,816.84.

• Appointment to Climate and Environment Commission (Letter of Interest from Nancy Barnes)
• Special Event Liquor License for Chamber of Commerce Block Party on June 28, 2024
• Tap Fee Agreement for Drifters/Down Valley Brewing
• Grants to Outside Agencies
• May Bills $765,816.84

Planning and Zoning Commission

The regular Planning and Zoning Commission meeting scheduled for May 22, 2024 has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. at Town Hall. No business items are listed for this cancelled meeting.

• Regular meeting cancelled
• Next meeting scheduled for June 12, 2024 at 7:00 p.m.

Town Council

The New Castle Town Council will hold a regular meeting with several action items, including a resolution recommending approval of a conditional use permit for a utility transmission line and towers in the Industrial Zone District, and the second reading of an ordinance authorizing the sale of town-owned real property. The council will also convene as the Local Liquor Licensing Authority to consider a brew pub liquor license for Colorado Drifters, LLC (Down Valley Brewing Company) and a possible fee reduction. Executive sessions are scheduled for legal advice on water rights and pending litigation, and a settlement agreement with CVR Investors, Inc. is on the agenda.

• Resolution TC 2024-14: Conditional use permit for utility transmission line and towers in Industrial Zone District
• Ordinance TC2024-2 (Second Reading): Sale of town-owned real property
• Resolution TC 2024-13: Brew pub liquor license for Colorado Drifters/Down Valley Brewing Company
• Consider reduction of liquor license fee for Drifters/Down Valley Brewing Company
• Consider approval of settlement agreement with CVR Investors, Inc.

Historic Preservation Commission

The New Castle Historic Preservation Commission is holding a virtual work session to discuss several administrative and community items, including welcoming a new commissioner, reviewing an Earth Day event, and considering proposals for the use of bag revenues. They will also discuss a community market booth and the commission's legal obligations. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Welcome new Commissioner Kendall Bakich
• Review Earth Day Event
• Proposals for use of bag revenues
• Discussion Community Market Booth
• Discussion Commission Legal Obligations

Planning and Zoning Commission

The New Castle Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings to consider a conditional use permit for a utility transmission line and towers in the Industrial Zone District, and to appoint a vice chair. The agenda also includes oaths of office for new commissioners, citizen comments, and review of previous meeting minutes.

• Consider Resolution PZ 2024-3 recommending approval of a Conditional Use Permit for utility transmission line and towers in the Industrial Zone District
• Oaths of office for Commissioners Beth Sass, Cotey, and Westerlind
• Consider appointing a Commission Vice Chair
• Review minutes of April 10, 2024 meeting

Town Council

The New Castle Town Council will consider several items, including proclamations, appointments, a special events liquor license, a resolution recommending a conditional use permit for food trucks in the C-1 zone, fee reductions for Drifters/Down Valley Brewing Company, and the first reading of an ordinance authorizing the sale of town-owned real property. The council will also hold an executive session on pending litigation and consider a settlement agreement with CVR Investors, Inc. The consent agenda includes routine items such as minutes, bills totaling $678,448.98, and a liquor license report.

• Resolution TC 2024-12 recommending approval of a conditional use permit for mobile vending carts or stands (food trucks) in C-1 zone
• Reduction of water & sewer tap fees for Drifters/Down Valley Brewing Company
• Reduction of town fees for Drifters/Down Valley Brewing Company
• Ordinance TC2024-2 authorizing the sale of real property owned by the town (first reading)
• Settlement agreement with CVR Investors, Inc. regarding pending litigation

Historic Preservation Commission

The New Castle Historic Preservation Commission is holding a community open house work session to discuss historic designations. No formal decisions or proposals are listed on the agenda.

• Community open house to discuss historic designations

Historic Preservation Commission

The New Castle Historic Preservation Commission is holding a community open house work session to discuss historic designations. The agenda contains only this single item, with no other business listed.

• Community open house to discuss Historic Designations

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission meeting scheduled for Wednesday, April 24, 2024, at 7:00 PM has been cancelled. The next P&Z meeting is scheduled for May 8, 2024. This agenda contains only procedural cancellation notice, with no items for discussion or decision.

• Meeting cancelled
• Next meeting scheduled for May 8, 2024

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission is meeting on April 20, 2024, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The agenda notes that Earth Day activities will take place at the New Castle Plaza and that three or more Climate and Environment Commissioners may attend. No specific decisions or discussion items are listed.

• Earth Day activities at New Castle Plaza
• Possible attendance of three or more Climate and Environment Commissioners

Town Council

The New Castle Town Council is holding a work session on April 16, 2023, at 6:00 PM. The agenda consists solely of an orientation for the Town Council, Planning & Zoning Commission, Historic Preservation Commission, and Climate and Environment Commission. No other business items are listed.

• Orientation for Town Council, Planning & Zoning Commission, Historic Preservation Commission, and Climate and Environment Commission

Town Council

The New Castle Town Council will hold a regular meeting with several administrative items, including oaths of office, appointments to commissions, and nominations for Mayor Pro Tem. The council will also consider a purchase agreement for the sale of 600 W. Main Street (6th Street Lot), a tap fee refund, and a service agreement for a town prosecutor. Executive sessions are scheduled for legal advice and negotiation strategy.

• Consider Purchase Agreement for the Sale of 600 W. Main Street (6th Street Lot)
• Consider Tap Fee Refund
• Consider Appointment of Town Prosecutor and Service Agreement
• Oaths of Office for Councilors and Municipal Judge
• Reappointments to Climate and Environment, Planning & Zoning, Historic Preservation Commissions

Historic Preservation Commission

The New Castle Historic Preservation Commission meeting scheduled for Monday, April 15, 2024, at 6:30 PM has been cancelled. The next HPC meeting is scheduled for May 20, 2024. No business items are listed for this meeting.

• Meeting cancelled

Planning and Zoning Commission

The New Castle Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider a resolution recommending approval of a conditional use permit for mobile vending carts or stands (food trucks) on property in the C-1 zone district. The commission will also review draft minutes from its February 14, 2024 meeting and take public comments on items not on the agenda.

• Public hearing on Resolution PZ 2024-2 for a Conditional Use Permit for mobile vending carts or stands (food trucks) in the C-1 zone district
• Review of draft minutes from February 14, 2024 meeting

Historic Preservation Commission

The New Castle Historic Preservation Commission is holding a special meeting to discuss administrative matters, including the role of the clerk, noticing requirements, and final details for an upcoming open house. The commission will also consider approving the minutes from the January 15, 2024 meeting and receive updates on videography and a webinar.

• Discussion of the role of the clerk
• Reminder of noticing requirements for 3 or more commissioners
• Final details for the HPC Open House
• Commission updates on videography
• Approval of January 15, 2024 minutes

Town Council

The New Castle Town Council is holding a regular meeting with several routine items, including proclamations and staff introductions. The most consequential items are a discussion about appointing a municipal prosecutor and two executive sessions: one for legal advice on pending litigation against CVR Investors, Inc., and another to discuss negotiations regarding the 6th Street Lot. The consent agenda includes approval of minutes, March bills totaling $639,411.17, and a mosquito control MOU with Garfield County.

• Discussion regarding appointing a Municipal Prosecutor
• Executive session on pending litigation against CVR Investors, Inc.
• Executive session on negotiations concerning the 6th Street Lot
• Consent agenda: March bills $639,411.17
• Resolution TC 2024-11 - MOU with Garfield County for Mosquito Control

Planning and Zoning Commission

This Planning and Zoning Commission meeting has been cancelled. The next scheduled meeting is April 10, 2024.

• Meeting cancelled

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission meeting scheduled for March 27, 2024, has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for April 10, 2024.

• Meeting cancelled
• Next meeting scheduled for April 10, 2024

Historic Preservation Commission

The New Castle Climate and Environment Commission is holding a virtual organizational meeting. They will welcome new commissioners, elect a chair, and set meeting logistics. The group will also review plans for Earth Day on April 20 and discuss an anti-plastic campaign.

• Elect Chair
• Review plans for Earth Day, April 20
• Discuss 'Avoid plastic' campaign
• Set meeting times and places
• Agenda items for April 18, 2024 meeting

Town Council

The New Castle Town Council will consider appointing a municipal judge and assistant judge, receive presentations from Canyon Creek Residences and Mid Colorado Watershed, and hold executive sessions on pending litigation against CVR Investors, Inc. and negotiations regarding the 6th Street Lot. The meeting also includes routine consent agenda items and staff reports.

• Resolution TC2024-10 appointing a Municipal Judge and Assistant Municipal Judge
• Executive session on pending litigation against CVR Investors, Inc.
• Executive session on negotiations regarding the 6th Street Lot
• Presentation from Canyon Creek Residences
• Presentation from Mid Colorado Watershed

Town Council

The New Castle Town Council is holding a work session to interview three candidates for a judge position. The agenda includes interviews with Kip O'Connor, Monica Groom, and Timothy Graves. No other substantive items are listed.

• Interview with Kip O'Connor for judge position
• Interview with Monica Groom for judge position
• Interview with Timothy Graves for judge position

Historic Preservation Commission

The New Castle Historic Preservation Commission meeting scheduled for March 18, 2024, has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for April 15, 2024. No business items are listed for this meeting.

• Meeting cancelled

Historic Preservation Commission

The New Castle Historic Preservation Commission meeting scheduled for March 18, 2024, has been cancelled. The next HPC meeting is scheduled for April 15, 2024.

• Meeting cancelled

Planning and Zoning Commission

The regular March 13, 2024 meeting of the New Castle Planning and Zoning Commission has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for March 27, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. at Town Hall.

• Regular meeting cancelled
• Next meeting scheduled for March 27, 2024 at 7:00 p.m.

Planning and Zoning Commission

The regular Planning and Zoning Commission meeting scheduled for March 13, 2024 has been cancelled. The next meeting is set for March 27, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. at Town Hall.

• Regular meeting cancelled
• Next meeting scheduled for March 27, 2024 at 7:00 p.m.

Town Council

The New Castle Town Council is meeting to discuss routine business, including approval of February bills totaling $1,158,965.06 and a change of manager at Kum & Go. The council will also hold two executive sessions: one to discuss negotiation strategy regarding the 6th Street Lot, and another to receive legal advice on pending litigation against CVR Investors, Inc. The agenda includes standard reports from staff and commissions.

• February bills totaling $1,158,965.06
• Kum & Go change of manager report
• Executive session on 6th Street Lot negotiations
• Executive session on litigation against CVR Investors, Inc.

Planning and Zoning Commission

The regular meeting of the New Castle Planning and Zoning Commission scheduled for February 28, 2024, has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for March 13, 2024, at 7:00 p.m. at Town Hall.

• Regular meeting cancelled
• Next meeting scheduled for March 13, 2024 at 7:00 p.m.

Planning and Zoning Commission

The regular February 28, 2024 meeting of the New Castle Planning and Zoning Commission has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for March 13, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. No agenda items were discussed.

Town Council

The New Castle Town Council will consider several items, including a second reading of an ordinance to allow microbreweries in the C-1 zone district, resolutions supporting grant applications, appointments to the Climate and Environment Commission, and a discussion on the use or sale of town-owned property at 6th and Main Street. The meeting also includes updates on the Southside Intercept Sewer Line and the Chamber of Commerce, plus executive sessions for negotiations and legal advice.

• Ordinance TC2024-01: add Microbrewery as permitted use in C-1 zone (2nd reading)
• Resolution TC 2024-7: support Mini Grant application to Garfield County Federal Mineral Lease District
• Resolution TC 2024-8: support Traditional Grant application to Garfield County Federal Mineral Lease District
• Resolution TC 2024-9: support Police Department Grant application
• Discussion on use or sale of town-owned property at 6th and Main Street

Town Council

The New Castle Town Council and Garfield County Board of County Commissioners are holding a joint work session to discuss town updates, accomplishments, development, and upcoming projects. The April election has been canceled, with three council members retaining their seats. The agenda includes a staffing level report and a county update on local projects.

• April election canceled; three council members retain seats
• Raw Water Expansion Project Phase 1
• Downtown Ice Rink
• Police Vehicle Mobile Data Terminals
• Rt. 6 Roundabout

Historic Preservation Commission

The New Castle Historic Preservation Commission meeting scheduled for February 19, 2024 has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for March 18, 2024.

• Meeting cancelled

Historic Preservation Commission

The New Castle Historic Preservation Commission meeting scheduled for Monday, February 19, 2024, at 6:30 PM has been cancelled. The next HPC meeting is scheduled for March 18, 2024. This agenda contains no items for discussion or decision.

• Meeting cancelled

Historic Preservation Commission

The New Castle Climate and Environment Commission is meeting virtually to consider appointing a commission chair, discuss preliminary plans for Earth Day on April 19-20, 2024, and outline projects for 2024, including potential plastic reduction, pollinator, water conservation, and HOA landscaping initiatives. The commission will also address commissioner vacancies, recruitment, and expiring seats, and set agenda items for the March 21 meeting.

• Consider appointing commission chair
• Preliminary plans for Earth Day April 19-20, 2024
• Projects for 2024: plastic reduction, pollinators, water conservation, HOA landscaping rules
• Discussion of commissioner vacancies and recruitment
• Seats expiring in April; submit letter for reappointment

Planning and Zoning Commission

The New Castle Planning and Zoning Commission will consider the Castle Valley Ranch PA 12 sketch plan, a development proposal. The meeting also includes citizen comments, review of draft minutes, and staff reports.

• Castle Valley Ranch PA 12 sketch plan consideration
• Draft minutes of January 24, 2024 review
• Citizen comments on items not on agenda

Historic Preservation Commission

The New Castle Historic Preservation Commission is holding a work session to discuss hosting an open house, review the historic designation process, and talk about 2024 projects. No formal decisions are on the agenda; it is a discussion and planning meeting.

• Discussion of hosting an HPC open house
• Review of the historic designation process
• Discussion of 2024 projects

Historic Preservation Commission

The New Castle Historic Preservation Commission is holding a work session to discuss hosting an open house, review the historic designation process, and talk about 2024 projects. No formal decisions are on the agenda; it is a discussion and review session.

• Discussion of hosting an HPC open house
• Review of the historic designation process
• Discussion of 2024 projects

Town Council

The New Castle Town Council will consider an ordinance to add microbreweries as a permitted use in the C-1 zone district, and a resolution to cancel the April 2, 2024 municipal election. The council will also authorize bank accounts and signers, and hold executive sessions on pending litigation and a conditional use permit. Consent agenda includes approval of January minutes, bills totaling $824,936.14, and a liquor license renewal.

• Ordinance TC2024-01: add Microbrewery as permitted use in C-1 zone (1st reading)
• Resolution TC2024-04: authorizing bank accounts and signers
• Resolution TC2024-05: cancellation of April 2, 2024 municipal election
• Executive session re: litigation against CVR Investors, Inc.
• Executive session re: Columbine Storage Conditional Use Permit

Planning and Zoning Commission

The New Castle Planning and Zoning Commission will consider two main items: a resolution recommending a code amendment to allow microbreweries in the C-1 zone district, and a sketch plan application for the R2 Group Castle Valley multifamily project. The meeting also includes citizen comments, commission and staff reports, and review of draft minutes from January 10, 2024.

• Resolution PZ 2024-1 to amend Municipal Code Sections 17.04.050 and 17.36.040 to add Microbrewery as a permitted use in C-1 zone
• R2 Group Castle Valley Multifamily Sketch Plan Application
• Draft minutes of January 10, 2024 review

Historic Preservation Commission

This agenda announces that the New Castle Climate and Environment Commission meeting scheduled for January 18, 2024, has been cancelled and rescheduled for February 15, 2024, at 3:30 p.m. No other business is listed.

• Meeting cancelled and rescheduled to February 15, 2024, 3:30 p.m.

Historic Preservation Commission

This meeting of the New Castle Climate and Environment Commission has been cancelled. It is rescheduled for Thursday, February 15, 2024 at 3:30 p.m. No business items are listed for this session.

• Meeting cancelled and rescheduled to February 15, 2024 at 3:30 p.m.

Town Council

The New Castle Town Council will consider approving a resolution to hold a mail ballot election on April 2, 2024, and will receive an update on the regional migrant influx. The council will also hold executive sessions on pending litigation and negotiations, and consider compensation for town officials. Most other agenda items are routine reports and consent items.

• Resolution TC2024-03 authorizing mail ballot election on April 2, 2024
• Update on regional migrant influx
• Executive session on litigation against Castle Valley Ranch Investors
• Executive session on negotiations for the 6th Street Lot
• Consider compensation for Town Administrator, Town Clerk, and Town Treasurer

Historic Preservation Commission

The New Castle Historic Preservation Commission is meeting to discuss plans for historic designation outreach and an open house, and to consider approval of the October 16, 2023 meeting minutes. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with no other substantive items.

• Discussion of plans for historic designation outreach and open house
• Consideration of October 16, 2023 meeting minutes

Planning and Zoning Commission

The New Castle Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider a resolution recommending amendments to the town code to add microbreweries as a permitted use in the C-1 zone district. The commission will also review draft minutes from its November 29, 2023 meeting and take citizen comments on non-agenda items.

• Public hearing on Resolution PZ 2024-1 to amend Sections 17.04.050 and 17.36.040 of the Municipal Code to add microbrewery as a permitted use in C-1 zone
• Review of draft minutes from November 29, 2023 meeting

Town Council

The Town Council will hold discussions on traffic calming techniques, affordable housing needs, and the regional migrant influx. The body will also consider a consent agenda including December bills and liquor license renewals.

• December bills totaling $734,548.00
• Liquor license renewals for K2 Spirits Inc and Lazy Bear Restaurant Inc
• Resolution TC2024-01 designating public notice posting places
• Resolution TC2024-02 waiving bond posting requirements for certain town officers
• Executive session regarding personnel matters for the Town Administrator, Clerk, and Treasurer