Paonia, Colorado

Town Board

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Ad Hoc Committees

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Ad Hoc Committees

Ad Hoc Committees

Planning Commission

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Planning Commission

Ad Hoc Committees

Ad Hoc Committees

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Tree Board

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Planning Commission

Ad Hoc Committees

Ad Hoc Committees

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Ad Hoc Committees

Ad Hoc Committees

Planning Commission

Town Board

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General

The Ad Hoc Short Term Rental Committee will review applications and establish a process for filling two open committee seats. The meeting will also include a brief review of previous meetings and discussion on survey questions for the next meeting.

• Review of previous committee meetings
• Filling of two open committee seats
• Discussion of survey questions for next meeting
• Public comment period (3-minute limit)
• Adjournment

Town Board

The Board will hold a training session led by Nick Cotton‑Baez of CIRSA. The session is for trustees only; the public may observe but will not be allowed to comment. No other business items are listed on the agenda.

• Board of Trustees training with Nick Cotton‑Baez (CIRSA) – public may attend, no comment

Town Board

The Paonia Town Board will hold a public hearing on transferring a hotel & restaurant liquor license from EDFOODYO LLC (dba NIDO) to Sweet Pea Kitchen LLC (dba The Pig and the Pea) at 201 Grand Avenue. The board will also consider appointments to vacant seats, a staff recommendation on RFP 2026-01 for the Western Loop Extension, and a resolution enacting Stage 2 fire restrictions. Consent items include minutes, a liquor license renewal for Linda's 3rd Street Bistro, and disbursements.

• Public hearing on transfer of liquor license for 201 Grand Avenue from NIDO to The Pig and the Pea
• Consideration of Resolution 12-26 enacting Stage 2 fire restrictions
• Consideration of staff recommendation on RFP 2026-01 Western Loop Extension
• Appointments to vacant Board of Trustees seat, Planning Commission, and Zoning Board of Adjustment
• Authorization to administratively review building permit applications to add bathrooms

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings to consider a rezoning application by the Carl E. Berg Foundation to change 218 4th Street from a Public District to a Community Commercial District (C‑2). The commission will also hear a special use review permit request to allow mixed‑use development of an informal Education & Cultural Center at the same site. Additionally, staff will present revision recommendations for Chapter 16, Article 6 (Parking).

• Public hearing: rezoning of 218 4th St. from Public District (P) to Community Commercial District (C‑2)
• Public hearing: special use permit for mixed‑use Education & Cultural Center at 218 4th St.
• Review of Chapter 16, Article 6 (Parking) for revision recommendations

Town Board

The Board of Trustees will conduct a work session to discuss the Western Loop Transmission Line Project and other trustee agenda items. The remainder of the document consists of procedural rules and guidelines for conducting meetings.

• Work session: Western Loop Transmission Line Project

Ad Hoc Committees

The Paonia Ad Hoc Short-Term Rental Committee will discuss capping the number of short-term rental licenses and tying those limits to specific zoning classifications (C-1, C-2, R-1, R-2, R-3, E-1) and parking requirements. They will also review results from the June 2 meeting, including definitions of single-room STRs and owner-occupied vs. non-owner-occupied units, and consider a license waiting list.

• Process for filling committee vacancies
• Review of 6.2.26 meeting: definition of single-room short-term rental and approach for licensing single-room rentals
• Discussion on maximum number of STR licenses (dwelling unit/single room) and basis for that number
• Possible assignment of license numbers and parking requirements based on zoning classifications
• Establishment of a license waiting list when all allotted licenses are issued

Town Board

The Paonia Board of Trustees will consider an agreement with Red Feather Bowmen for the Smith Center, appoint trustees to a hiring committee for the town administrator, and fill a vacant community member seat on the Short-Term Rental Committee. Additionally, the board will appoint Interim Administrator Sund to the Planning Commission and the Ad Hoc Short-Term Rental Committee. The board will also hold an executive session to discuss negotiation strategy for a potential water system transfer with Hidden Valley HOA. Consent agenda includes approval of minutes and disbursements.

• Consideration of agreement with Red Feather Bowmen for the Smith Center
• Appointment of two trustees to Hiring Committee for Town Administrator
• Appointment of Interim Administrator Sund to Planning Commission and Short-Term Rental Committee
• Executive session on water system transfer with Hidden Valley HOA
• Open seats on Board of Trustees, Planning Commission, and Zoning Board of Adjustment (deadline July 1)

General

The Paonia Zoning Board of Adjustments will hold a continuation of a public hearing to consider an appeal of an administrative denial for a remodel of a second dwelling unit at 314 Poplar Avenue. The applicant is Carrie Soto. The board may vote on the appeal or schedule further discussion.

• Continuation of public hearing to appeal administrative denial for remodel of second dwelling unit at 314 Poplar Avenue

Town Board

The Board of Trustees will tour various town facilities with staff on June 18 at 1 pm. The tour is open to interested members of the public who provide their own transportation and stay with staff. The event is classified as a work session, so no recordings, minutes, or formal business will be conducted.

• Town Facilities Tour – public‑open, staff‑guided, no decisions

Ad Hoc Committees

The Town of Paonia's Ad Hoc Short-Term Rental Committee meeting scheduled for June 16, 2026 has been cancelled. No decisions or discussions will take place.

Town Board

The Paonia Town Board will discuss a proposal to issue Request for Proposals (RFP 26-02) for raw water monitoring. The Board will also consider Resolution 09-2026 to adopt Stage 1 fire restrictions. Both items will be voted on during the meeting.

• RFP 26-02 – Raw Water Monitoring proposal (Town Staff)
• Resolution 09-2026 – Adopt Stage 1 Fire Restrictions

Town Board

The Paonia Town Board is holding a work session focused on a presentation about water system resiliency efforts. The presentation covers historical events leading to the current water situation, investigation into firming the spring water supply and improving raw water collection and delivery systems, and improvement opportunities in the treated water distribution system. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the meeting consists entirely of this presentation and procedural rules.

• Presentation on historical events leading to current water situation (SGM & RESPEC)
• Investigation into firming the spring water supply and improving raw water collection and delivery systems (WWE)
• Improvement opportunities in the treated water distribution system (CIP) (RESPEC)

General

The Paonia Zoning Board of Adjustments will hold a public hearing to consider an appeal of an administrative denial for a remodel of a second dwelling unit at 314 Poplar Avenue. The applicant is Carrie Soto of the same address. The rest of the agenda consists of standard procedural items and rules of conduct.

• Public hearing on appeal of administrative denial for second dwelling unit remodel at 314 Poplar Avenue

Town Board

Town Board

The Paonia Town Board will consider several action items, including a resolution to declare a vacancy on the Board of Trustees and an RFP for an executive search firm. Other actions include selecting a mayor pro-tem, approving a raw water monitoring proposal, and appointing a trustee to the ad hoc short-term rental committee. The agenda also includes announcements of open seats on the Planning Commission and Zoning Board of Adjustments, consent agenda items for minutes and liquor license renewals, and staff reports.

• Consideration of Resolution 26-07 declaring a vacancy on the Board of Trustees
• Consideration of RFP 26-03 for an executive search firm
• Appointing a trustee to the ad hoc Short-Term Rental Committee
• Consideration of approving a proposal for RFP 26-02 Raw Water Monitoring
• Announcement of open Planning Commission and ZBA seats (applications due June 17)

Town Board

The Paonia Town Board will conduct roll call, approve the agenda, and discuss approving a contract with Greg Sund to serve as interim administrator. No other substantive items are listed for decision at this meeting.

• Discussion and consideration of approving a contract with Greg Sund as interim administrator

The Board accepted a contract with Greg Sund to serve as Interim Town Administrator starting June 15. The approved agreement includes provisions for termination notice and housing/utility cost coverage. No public comments were received during the meeting.

• Approved contract with Greg Sund as Interim Town Administrator (unanimous)

Town Board

This is a work session for educational purposes only; no decisions or formal actions will be taken. The board will discuss the general overview of the purchasing policy, including RFPs and RFQs. The regular meeting portion consists solely of procedural rules and no specific business items.

• Work session: general overview of purchasing policy, including Request For Proposals (RFP) and Request For Qualifications (RFQ)

The Town Board held a work session regarding the purchasing policy, including RFPs and RFQs. No meeting minutes were recorded for this session.

Ad Hoc Committees

The Ad Hoc STR Committee is meeting to review results from a previous meeting and discuss the definition of single-room short-term rentals. The body will also discuss primary residence time frames and the distinction between owner-occupied and non-owner-occupied units.

• Review of single-room short-term rental definitions and licensing approach
• Discussion of primary residence time frame definitions
• Discussion of owner-occupied vs. non-owner-occupied dwelling units as STRs
• Replacement of committee member Hector Mejorado

Planning Commission

The Paonia Planning Commission will meet to review Chapter 16, Article 6 of the town code for potential revisions. They will also review the Town Code Building Permit Submission Guidelines. The meeting includes approval of prior minutes and public comment on these agenda items.

• Review Chapter 16, Article 6 (zoning code) for revision
• Review Town Code Building Permit Submission Guidelines
• Approval of May 4, 2026 meeting minutes

Town Board

The Paonia Town Board will hold a special meeting on May 29, 2026, to discuss and consider contracting with Greg Sund as Interim Town Administrator. No other substantive business is on the agenda; the meeting will follow standard procedural rules.

• Discussion and consideration of contracting with Greg Sund as Interim Administrator

The Board discussed the potential hiring of Greg Sund as Interim Town Administrator. A motion to accept the consulting agreement for Mr. Sund failed due to a lack of a second. The Board instead scheduled a special meeting for June 3, 2026, to review staff reference checks and contract details.

• Motion to accept Greg Sund's interim administrator agreement failed (no second)
• Scheduled special meeting for June 3, 2026, at 5:30 PM (unanimous)

Town Board

The Town Board will receive updates on the Comprehensive Safety Action Plan and the Gunnison Outdoor Resources Protection Act. Members will also consider resolutions for officer appointments and the purchase of lawnmowing equipment and road signs.

• Consideration of Resolution 04-2026 Appointment of Officers
• Approval for Public Works to purchase new lawnmowing equipment
• Approval to purchase and install two dead end signs
• Consideration of USGS Agreement 26REJFACO111
• Liquor license renewals for Top O' the Rockies BMW Rally and One Thirty-One LLC

The Board adopted Resolution 26-05 to appoint various town officers, including Stephen Wynn as interim Treasurer. Additional actions included approving a lawnmowing equipment contract and establishing regular bi-monthly work sessions.

• Approved Consent Agenda (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 26-05 appointing Samira Vetter (Clerk), Julie Hoffman (Judge), Clay Buckner (Attorney), and Stephen Wynn as Treasurer through July 12, 2026 (unanimous)
• Tabled Special Event Liquor License for Top O’ the Rockies BMW Rally (unanimous)
• Approved Grasshopper lawnmowing equipment contract not to exceed proposal cost (unanimous)
• Denied requests for two dead end signs; directed staff to create formal criteria (unanimous)
• Established standing work sessions on the first and third Tuesdays at 6:30 PM (unanimous)
• Tabled USGS agreement for further information and billing verification

Town Board

The Town Board will discuss and consider hiring an interim town administrator and the process for hiring a full-time administrator. No other substantive items are on the agenda.

• Discussion and consideration of hiring an interim administrator and the process for hiring a full-time administrator

The Town Board voted to initiate the process for hiring an interim administrator. Additionally, staff were instructed to prepare a Request for Proposals (RFP) for an executive search firm to assist in filling the permanent full-time position.

• Instructed staff to begin searching for an interim Town Administrator (unanimous)
• Instructed staff to produce an RFP for an executive search firm for a full-time administrator (unanimous)

General

The Town Board will hold a work session for training with Dana Hlavac of the Colorado Department of Local Affairs (DOLA). This session provides a refresher for continuing members and information for new Trustees. No formal action will be taken during this meeting.

• Board of Trustee's Training with Dana Hlavac of DOLA

The Town Board held a work session focused on training with Dana Hlavac of the Colorado Department of Local Affairs. No meeting minutes were taken for this session and no official actions or decisions were recorded.

Ad Hoc Committees

The Paonia ad hoc committee is meeting to discuss short-term rental regulations. They will review previous discussions on single-room short-term rentals and licensing approaches, discuss the time frame for defining a primary residence, and consider owner-occupied versus non-owner-occupied dwelling units as short-term rentals. The committee will also prepare materials for the next meeting.

• Review results of previous meeting on single-room short-term rentals and licensing approach
• Discuss time frame for primary residence definition
• Discuss owner-occupied vs. non-owner-occupied dwelling units as short-term rentals
• Establish agenda and preparation materials for next meeting

Town Board

The Town Board will discuss security camera ordinances and the potential termination of a Verkada contract. The board is also considering funding for facility repairs and granting the Planning Commission authority to revise specific town codes.

• Approval of up to $50,000 for Smith Center mold remediation, electrical, and general contractor repairs
• Discussion of terminating the Verkada contract and seeking an alternate system
• Review of the Security Camera Ordinance
• Consideration of giving the Planning Commission authority to review and revise Chapter 16, Article 6
• Liquor license renewals for Paonia Liquors, LLC and Thomas Waldos Tavern LLC

The board adopted the agenda and consent agenda, set a plan to replace the Verkada camera system and remove existing cameras, approved up to $50,000 for Smith Center repairs, and authorized KLM change orders for the water‑tank rehabilitation project. It also directed a work session on the security camera ordinance and asked the Planning Commission to review parking code Chapter 16, Article 6. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved agenda with removal of April 14, 2026 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved motion to have staff work with Istonish on simple camera alternatives and terminate Verkada contract within 30 days (unanimous)
• Approved interim access of remaining Verkada cameras limited to Police and Public Works staff (unanimous)
• Approved removal of all disabled cameras by close of business May 19 (unanimous)
• Approved motion to schedule a work session for the security camera ordinance via doodle poll (unanimous)
• Approved request for Planning Commission to review Chapter 16, Article 6 parking requirements (unanimous)
• Approved Smith Center repairs for up to $50,000 for mold remediation, electrical and general contractor work (unanimous)
• Approved KLM Change Orders #4 & #5 for water‑tank project and authorized mayor to execute agreements (unanimous)

Ad Hoc Committees

The Ad Hoc Short-Term Rental Committee is meeting to prioritize seven topics outlined by the Board of Trustees. The committee will discuss licensing limits, definitions of rentals, and the process for public engagement.

• Review of maximum number of short-term rental licenses
• Definition and licensing approach for single room rentals
• Owner-occupied vs. non-owner-occupied dwelling unit requirements
• Potential alignment of licenses and parking requirements with Zoning Classifications C-1, C-2, R-1, R-2, R-3, and E-1
• Review of the 200-day per year primary residence definition

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider a special use review application from Emily Sinclair and Jay Kenney regarding the off-street parking requirement in Paonia Municipal Code §16-6-10 at 232 Grand Avenue. The commission will also consider approval of the April 6, 2026 meeting minutes and other procedural items.

• Public hearing for special use review of off-street parking requirement at 232 Grand Avenue
• Approval of April 6, 2026 Planning Commission meeting minutes

The commission dismissed the special use review application SR‑2026‑001 with a 4‑0 vote. It also approved a unanimous recommendation to give the commission authority to review and revise Chapter 16, Article 6 of the municipal code, and approved crediting the special use review fee toward the applicant’s building permit fee. Procedural items such as agenda and minutes approvals were also adopted unanimously.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved April 6, 2026 minutes (unanimous)
• Motion to recommend approval of SR‑2026‑001 failed (no second)
• Dismissed SR‑2026‑001 (4‑0 aye, 0 nay)
• Recommended commission authority to revise Chapter 16, Article 6 (unanimous)
• Approved credit of special use review fee toward building permit fee (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Town Board

The Paonia Town Board will hold two public hearings: one for a special use review to add a guest parking spot at Silver Leaf Co-Housing (1200 3rd St, Unit 4) and another for an ADA-accessible ramp on public property at 232 Grand Avenue. The board will also consider resolutions on officer appointments and authorized signatories, a street name sign replacement proposal, and a discussion on a security camera ordinance tabled from the previous meeting. Additionally, trustees will be sworn in and committees appointed.

• Public hearing: special use review for additional parking at Silver Leaf Co-Housing, 1200 3rd St, Unit 4
• Public hearing: special use review for ADA ramp installation on public property at 232 Grand Avenue
• Consideration of Resolution 04-2026 Appointment of Officers
• Consideration of Street Name Sign Replacement Proposal by Public Works Supervisor Byrge
• Discussion and Review of Security Camera Ordinance, tabled from April 14, 2026

The Town Board unanimously approved a special‑use request for an additional guest parking spot at 1200 3rd St, Unit 4, requiring an easement and HOA approval. It also unanimously recommended conditional approval of an ADA‑accessible ramp at 232 Grand Ave pending engineering review. New trustees were sworn in, Mejorado was appointed Mayor Pro‑Tern, and the authorized signers resolution was adopted with Mejorado added. The Board approved a street‑sign replacement plan meeting MUTCD standards and postponed the camera‑governance ordinance to the May 12 meeting.

• Approved guest parking spot at 1200 3rd St with easement and HOA condition (unanimous)
• Recommended conditional approval of ADA ramp at 232 Grand Ave, subject to engineering approval (unanimous)
• Sworn in new trustees: Sheree Fischer, Anne Lee Foster, Lucy Hunter, Calla Rose Ostrander, Hector Mejorado (unanimous)
• Appointed Hector Mejorado as Mayor Pro‑Tern (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 26‑06 Authorized Signers, adding Mayor Pro‑Tern Mejorado (unanimous)
• Approved Public Works street‑sign replacement to MUTCD standards using Brimar supplier (unanimous)
• Moved discussion of Security Camera Ordinance to May 12, 2026 meeting (unanimous)
• Extended meeting end time to 11:15 PM (unanimous)

General

The Paonia Zoning Board of Adjustments will hold a public hearing to consider a variance request from Emily Sinclair and Jay Kenney of 232 Grand Ave LLC to install an ADA-accessible ramp on town property at 232 Grand Avenue.

• Public hearing on variance for ADA ramp installation at 232 Grand Avenue, Paonia, on town property.

The Zoning Board held a public hearing on a variance request from 232 Grand Avenue to install an ADA‑accessible ramp. After discussion, the Chair moved to recommend conditional approval, subject to engineering review and sidewalk setback limits. The motion was voted on by all four members and passed unanimously.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Recommended conditional approval of ADA ramp variance for 232 Grand Ave, subject to engineering review and sidewalk setback limits (unanimous)

Tree Board

Ad Hoc Committees

The Ad Hoc Short Term Rental Committee is meeting to discuss a facilitator agreement and specific legislative items. The committee will review a proposed ordinance from Common Grounds and a potential citizen initiative regarding short-term lodging.

• Final agreement with Scott Brown as facilitator
• Review of Common Grounds proposed ordinance
• Review of potential citizen initiative ordinance on short-term lodging

Town Board

The Town Board will review a draft ordinance for the regulation of security cameras and consider enacting Stage 1 fire and water restrictions. The board is also discussing grant applications for backup generators and various infrastructure repairs.

• Draft Ordinance for Regulation of Security Cameras
• Stage 1 Fire and Water Restrictions
• BRIC Grant application for backup generators at Town Hall, Water Plant, and Wastewater Plant
• Electrical repairs at Smith Center
• Liquor license renewals for Fiona's Bartique LLC and Berg Harvest LLC

The Board adopted a resolution amending Stage 1 water restrictions, moving the start date to May 1 with a 4‑1 vote. It unanimously approved a $9,290 firewall replacement and VPN for police CAD access, and authorized the Town Administrator to apply for a FEMA BRIC grant for backup generators. The draft security‑camera ordinance was tabled and a separate motion to consider disabling some cameras passed 4‑1. Several other items were approved unanimously, including the consent agenda and an Arbor Day proclamation.

• Amended Stage 1 water restrictions, start date May 1 (4‑1 vote)
• Approved firewall replacement and VPN configuration up to $9,290 (unanimous)
• Authorized submission of FEMA BRIC grant application for backup generators (unanimous)
• Tabled draft security‑camera ordinance (4‑1 vote)
• Approved motion to consider turning off some cameras until policy framework (4‑1 vote)
• Removed March 30, 2026 meeting minutes from consent agenda (unanimous)
• Approved Arbor Day event and proclamation (unanimous)
• Requested Merit Electric resubmit proposal for Smith Center electrical repairs (unanimous)

Town Board

The Town Board will hold a work session to discuss developing an operational agreement with the Ellen Hansen Smith Teen Center. The remainder of the agenda consists of standard procedural rules and meeting structures.

• Discussion on operational agreement with the Ellen Hansen Smith Teen Center

The April 14, 2026 work session included a discussion on developing an operational agreement with the Smith Center. No votes, approvals, denials, or other formal actions were recorded.

General

The Paonia Town Board will hold an Ad Hoc meeting to discuss short-term rental issues. Items on the agenda include the Common Grounds proposed short-term rental ordinance, a phased approach previously tabled, a review of local data, and development of a short-term rental framework. The meeting is for discussion and planning of next steps, not for formal decisions.

• Discussion of the Common Grounds Proposed Short-Term Rental Ordinance
• Consideration of the Phased Approach – Tabled from the 3.17.2026 meeting
• Review of local short-term rental data and current conditions
• Development of an STR Framework – Starting Point for Discussion
• Planning next steps and direction for short-term rental policy

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a Special Use Review application to add an additional guest parking spot west of Unit 4 in the Silver Leaf Co‑Housing Development at 1200 3rd St. The request was submitted by Michael Cook and was continued from the November 3 2025 meeting. The commission will consider approval of the request during this session.

• Public hearing: Special Use Review to add a guest parking spot west of Unit 4, Silver Leaf Co‑Housing Development, 1200 3rd St (request by Michael Cook)
• Approval of March 2 2026 Planning Commission meeting minutes

The commission unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the March 2, 2026 minutes. After a public hearing on a Special Use Review for a guest parking space at 1200 3rd Street, the commission voted to recommend conditional approval of SRV 2025-01, subject to five staff‑specified conditions and a modification allowing either HDPE or metal pipe. The recommendation will be sent to the Board of Trustees for final action. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved March 2, 2026 minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended conditional approval of SRV 2025-01 guest parking (6 ayes, 0 nays)
• Forwarded recommendation to Board of Trustees
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Town Board

The Paonia Town Board will meet on March 30, 2026. The agenda includes roll call, approval of the agenda, and a single action item: trustees will consider approving a statement of fact that clarifies approved budgets, purchases, and the town’s purchasing policy for public distribution. No other business items are listed.

• Trustee approval of a statement of fact clarifying approved budgets, purchases, and purchasing policy (to be distributed publicly)

The Town Board approved the meeting agenda unanimously. Trustees voted to edit a public statement, removing subjective language and focusing on factual clarification; the motion passed 5‑1. The Board then unanimously accepted the revised statement for immediate publication.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved edit to public statement removing unnecessary characterizations (5‑1)
• Approved acceptance of the revised statement (unanimous)

Town Board

The Town Board will discuss short-term rental topics and consider a resolution to extend the current moratorium. Other business includes a lease-purchase agreement for a street sweeper and a potential 'Clean Up Days' program.

• Resolution 04-26 to extend the short-term rental (STR) moratorium
• Lease-purchase agreement for a new street sweeper and disposal of existing unit
• Agreement for a facilitator for the Ad Hoc Short-Term Rental Committee
• Change Order #2 for KLM
• Development of a 'Clean Up Days' program

The Town Board approved a resolution extending the short‑term rental moratorium until Dec. 31, 2026. It also approved a lease‑purchase agreement for a new street sweeper and a $32,928 change order for the KLM engineering project. The Board set a workshop for April 14 on the Ellen Hanson Smith Community Center and directed staff to work with Scott Brown to secure a facilitator for the short‑term rental committee. A motion to postpone a Cleanup Day program was adopted by a 3‑2 vote.

• Approved lease‑purchase agreement for new street sweeper (unanimous)
• Approved Change Order #2 for KLM engineering, $32,928 (unanimous)
• Approved workshop on April 14 for Ellen Hanson Smith Community Center (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 04‑26 extending short‑term rental moratorium through end of 2026 (unanimous)
• Approved staff to work with Scott Brown for short‑term rental committee facilitator (unanimous)
• Reaffirmed tasks assigned to Short‑Term Rental Ad Hoc committee (unanimous)
• Motion to not implement Cleanup Day program this year (3‑2 vote, carries)
• Approved agenda amendment moving Short‑Term Rental discussion after item 3 (unanimous)

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General

The Ad Hoc Short-Term Rental Committee will meet to select a facilitator to propose to the Board of Trustees. The group will also discuss a phased approach to their work and review survey question summaries.

• Selection of a facilitator to propose to the Board of Trustees
• Discussion of a suggested phased approach for short-term rentals
• Review of common ground suggestions
• Summary of survey questions

Town Board

The Paonia Town Board will meet to approve the transfer of a beer and wine license for a restaurant on Grand Avenue and consider purchasing a new street sweeper. The meeting will also include a public hearing on the license transfer and an executive session regarding the Police Chief's performance review.

• Public Hearing: Transfer Beer & Wine License from Aspen Yoga to Good Love LLC
• Consideration: Lease-Purchase of New Street Sweeper
• Consideration: USGS Agreement 26REJFACO111
• Consideration: Appointing Administrator Wynn as Town Representative
• Executive Session: Police Chief performance review and merit increase

The board postponed the USGS Agreement discussion until the March 24 meeting. It approved the transfer of a beer and wine license to Good Love LLC with required fire‑safety and boundary map conditions. The board suspended the purchasing policy for a street sweeper and authorized staff to proceed with an initial lease‑purchase contract for a new sweeper, trading the old unit. Trustees also appointed Administrator Wynn (or his designee) as the town’s representative to the Pan American Property Owners’ Association meeting and entered executive session on a personnel matter.

• Table USGS Agreement consideration to March 24 (motion carried unanimously)
• Approve consent agenda (motion carried unanimously)
• Approve beer & wine license transfer to Good Love LLC with fire‑safety and boundary map conditions (motion carried, no nay votes)
• Suspend purchasing policy for street sweeper (motion carried unanimously)
• Authorize staff to move forward with initial lease‑purchase street sweeper contract (motion carried unanimously)
• Appoint Administrator Wynn (or designee) as town representative to Pan American Property Owners’ Association meeting (motion carried unanimously)
• Enter executive session to discuss Police Chief performance matter (motion carried unanimously)

Town Board

The Town Board meeting includes a work session for Board of Trustees training on best practices, led by Town Attorney Clay Buchner. No public comment will be taken and no formal action may be taken during this session.

• Board of Trustees training on best practices with Town Attorney Clay Buchner

General

The Ad Hoc Short‑Term Rental Committee will consider the tasks and deadline set by the Board of Trustees and decide on a plan. It will discuss contacting facilitators and preparing a draft agreement for the Board. The committee will also review the results of a recent survey.

• Consideration of the tasks and deadline set by the Board of Trustees and deciding on a plan
• Discussion of contacting facilitators and drafting an agreement for the Board
• Consideration of survey results

Planning Commission

The Paonia Planning Commission will conduct roll call, approve the meeting agenda, and approve the minutes from the February 2, 2026 Planning Commission meeting. Public comments will be limited to agenda items, and the meeting will conclude with adjournment. No substantive policy or project items are listed on the agenda.

• Roll Call
• Approval of Agenda
• Approval of February 2, 2026 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes
• Public comments limited to agenda items (3‑minute limit)
• Adjournment

The commission unanimously approved the meeting agenda. It also unanimously approved the February 2, 2026 minutes. Finally, the commission unanimously voted to adjourn the meeting at 6:02 PM.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved February 2, 2026 minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:02 PM (unanimous)

Town Board

The Paonia Town Board will consider several items at its February 24, 2026 meeting. Key actions include deciding the disposition of town property at 149 Samuel Wade Road (Twin Lakes) and reviewing a temporary beer and wine license for Good Love LLC dba Stealys. The board will also discuss a facility agreement with North Fork High School for the 2026 tennis season, a protest letter regarding the BLM oil and gas lease sale, and the appointment of a representative for the Paonia Ditch meeting.

• Disposition of Town Property at 149 Samuel Wade Road (Twin Lakes)
• Temporary Beer & Wine License for Good Love LLC dba Stealys pending ownership transfer
• Facility Agreement with North Fork High School for the 2026 tennis season
• Protest Letter to BLM regarding Draft Q1 EA and Draft Finding of No Significant Impact for March 2026 oil and gas lease sale
• Designation of Stefen Wynn as authorized representative for the Paonia Ditch meeting

The board voted to retain the Twin Lakes property as municipal land, with four ayes and one nay. It also approved a protest letter to the BLM, authorized a temporary beer and wine license for Good Love LLC, and approved a facility agreement for North Fork High School tennis courts. Additionally, the board directed the Short‑Term Rental Ad Hoc committee to begin a facilitator search and use a packet outline for its work.

• Motion to keep Twin Lakes property municipal passes (4 ayes, 1 nay)
• Motion to approve BLM protest letter carries unanimously
• Motion to approve temporary beer & wine license for Good Love LLC carries unanimously
• Motion to authorize Administrator Wynn to represent Town at Paonia Ditch meeting carries unanimously
• Motion to approve North Fork High School tennis facilities agreement carries unanimously
• Motion to direct Short Term Rental Ad Hoc committee to start facilitator search carries unanimously
• Motion to have Ad Hoc committee use packet outline for recommendations carries unanimously
• Motion to extend meeting 30 minutes beyond 9:30 PM carries unanimously

General

General

The Ad Hoc Short‑Term Rental Committee will present the results of its survey on short‑term rentals. It will propose a draft contract for a facilitator to manage the program, which the Board of Trustees will review. The committee will also discuss proposed standards for accessory tourist rentals in Glenwood Springs.

• Presentation of short‑term rental survey findings
• Draft facilitator contract to be reviewed by the Board of Trustees
• Discussion of Glenwood Springs accessory tourist rental and use standards

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Town Board

The Paonia Town Board will discuss several actions, including a contract to hire a police officer candidate. Other items include finalizing construction standards, extending inspection services with the City of Delta, and approving a phone system agreement with Net2Phone. The meeting also includes routine consent agenda items and public comment.

• Consideration of the Town Acquiring a Police Officer Candidate Employment Contract
• Consideration of the Final Draft 2026 Construction Standards
• Ratification of extending Construction Inspection Services with the City of Delta for another year
• Consideration of Approval of Agreement with Net2Phone Business Communications for the Town's Phone Systems
• Approval of Change Order #1 for Additional Inspection Hours for KLM Engineering

The Board approved new language for utility trench backfill in the 2026 Construction Standards. It also adopted a revised IGA with Delta County for center‑stripe painting, extended construction inspection services with the City of Delta, and temporarily suspended the Tree Board. Additional actions included approving a $32,935 change order for water‑tank inspection, directing staff to hire a facilitator for the short‑term rental committee, and approving a Net2Phone phone‑system agreement. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved utility trench backfill language (Section 3.3.1.D) – unanimous
• Approved change to IGA with Delta County Road & Bridge for center‑stripe painting – unanimous
• Ratified extension of construction inspection services with City of Delta for one year – unanimous
• Approved Resolution 03-26 to temporarily suspend the Tree Board – unanimous
• Approved Change Order #1 for additional inspection hours, not to exceed $32,935 – unanimous
• Approved direction to obtain a facilitator for the Short Term Rental Ad Hoc Committee – unanimous
• Approved agreement with Net2Phone Business Communications for town phone systems – unanimous

General

The Town Board will tour the Ellen Hanson Teen Center to inspect the facility and needed repairs. The public is not permitted inside due to safety concerns. The meeting agenda outlines standard rules of procedure and meeting schedules.

• Tour of Ellen Hanson Teen Center for facility repairs
• Approval of prior meeting minutes
• Town Administrator's Report
• Public Works Reports
• Police Report

General

The Ad Hoc Short Term Rental Committee will review the September 2, 2025 meeting minutes. The committee will discuss selecting a facilitator. It will also discuss the results and next steps for a short‑term rental survey.

• Review September 2, 2025 meeting minutes
• Discuss appointment of a facilitator for the committee
• Discuss findings and recommendations from a short‑term rental survey

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider moving a Special Use Review for an additional guest parking spot at the Silver Leaf Co‑Housing Development, 1200 3rd St, Unit 4, from March to April 2026. The item is presented by Michael Cook and will be discussed during the public hearing portion of the meeting. All other agenda items are routine approvals and procedural matters.

• Reschedule Special Use Review for guest parking spot west of Unit #4, Silver Leaf Co‑Housing, 1200 3rd St, from March to April 2026

The Planning Commission unanimously approved its agenda and the January 5 minutes. Commissioner Hunter recused herself from a conflict‑of‑interest matter. The commission voted to table the request to move the Special Use Review for a guest parking spot at the Silver Leaf Co‑Housing Development until the April 6, 2026 meeting.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved January 5 minutes (unanimous)
• Commissioner Hunter recused herself from the guest‑parking item
• Tabled the rescheduling of the Special Use Review to April 6, 2026 (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Town Board

The Paonia Town Board will consider several service contracts and appointments, including a $400 per month amendment to the cloud hosting services for the Caselle+ system. It will also discuss water‑related consulting agreements, public‑safety equipment purchases, and representation appointments for local water districts. All items are listed under the Actions & Presentations section of the agenda.

• Ratification of contract amendment for Cloud Hosting Services for the Caselle+ System – $400 additional per month ($4,800 per year)
• Consideration of service agreement with Wright Water Engineers as WaterSMART Consultant
• Consideration of master services agreement with Consor North America Inc for Safe Streets for All Consultant
• Consideration of renewing Axon contract with two additional Taser devices
• Appointment of Nicki Poulos as Town Representative for the North Fork Farmers Ditch Association

The Town Board unanimously approved several service agreements and contracts, including a $511,876 WaterSMART consulting contract with Wright Water Engineers through September 2027. It also ratified a $4,800 annual cloud‑hosting amendment, appointed representatives to local water associations, and approved a 3% merit increase for Town Administrator Stefen Wynn. Additional approvals covered a Safe Streets consultant, a housing compliance addendum, a tank‑relining change order, and new police equipment.

• Ratified appointment of Nicki Poulos as town representative to the North Fork Farmers Ditch Association
• Ratified $4,800 annual amendment to the Caselle+ cloud‑hosting contract
• Approved $511,876 service agreement with Wright Water Engineers (WaterSMART) through Sep 2027
• Approved $367,432 Safe Streets for All consultant agreement with Consor North America through May 2027
• Approved up to $10,000 master services agreement with Urban Rural Continuum for SB 24‑174 housing compliance addendum
• Approved Change Order #3 for Markley’s Precision 2‑MG tank relining project, $27,270
• Approved 3% merit increase for Town Administrator Stefen Wynn, raising salary to $131,536.17
• Approved purchase of one additional Axon body‑worn camera, $6,546.40 total

Tree Board

Town Board

The Paonia Town Board will hold an executive session to discuss legal questions and negotiation strategy regarding the Carl E. Berg Education Foundation's interest in purchasing the town property at 3 Third Street for remediation and redevelopment as an educational museum. The board will also consider extending the DOLA grant agreement for the code rewrite, approve an intergovernmental agreement with Delta County Elections for the April 7, 2026 municipal election, and adopt Resolution 01‑2026 on public posting. Consent agenda items include approval of prior meeting minutes and routine disbursements.

• Executive session: legal counsel conference on Carl E. Berg Education Foundation purchase of 3 Third Street
• Consideration of extending the DOLA grant agreement for the code rewrite
• Approval of Intergovernmental Agreement with Delta County Elections for the April 7, 2026 municipal election
• Approval of Resolution 01‑2026 Public Posting
• Consent agenda: approval of December 9, 2025 and December 30, 2025 meeting minutes

Zoning Board of Adjustments & Appeals

The Zoning Board will hold a public hearing to consider an appeal of the town's denial of a tattoo studio request in the C‑1 Commercial Core District at 204 2nd Street. The board will also complete routine items such as roll call and agenda approval. No other substantive matters are listed on the agenda.

• Appeal of denial for a tattoo studio at 204 2nd Street in the C‑1 Commercial Core District

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will meet to approve previous minutes and appoint officers. The agenda is primarily procedural.

• Appointment of Officers
• Approval of December 1, 2025, meeting minutes