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PaoniaCO averageUS Census ACS
Typical home value $464,351 +1.9% yr/yr · +21.6% 5-yr
Home-value trend 2007–2026 (Zillow ZHVI)
👤 Members & officials (46)
Members seen in recent official meeting records — names and roles as published.
Who’s on the General
- Bachran — Board Member
- Czech — Trustee
- Heck — Trustee
- Hunter — Trustee
- Pro-Tern Swartz — Mayor
- Schroder — Commissioner
- Schroeder — Board Member
- Smith — Mayor
- Stelter — Trustee
- Valentine — Trustee
Who’s on the Planning Commission
- Hunter — Commissioner
- Smith — Commissioner
- Wynn — Commissioner
- Bachran — Commissioner
- Stelter — Commissioner
- Howe — Commissioner
- Clisset — Commissioner
- Doherty — Commissioner
- Fischer — Commissioner
- McCarthy — Commissioner
- Watson — Commissioner
- Everett — Commissioner
- Sund — Commissioner
Who’s on the Town Board
- Czech — Trustee
- Hunter — Trustee
- Smith — Mayor
- Heck — Trustee
- Pro-Tern Stelter — Trustee
- Tamow — Trustee
- Pro-Tern Swartz — Mayor
- Fischer — Trustee
- Ostrander — Trustee
- Foster — Trustee
- Mejorado — Trustee
- Valentine — Trustee
- Brown — Trustee
- Brunner — Trustee
- Everett — Trustee
- John Valentine — Trustee
- Selter — Trustee
Who’s on the Tree Board
- Haynie — Board Member
- Wells — Board Member
- Short — Board Member
- Mike Heck — Trustee
Who’s on the Zoning Board of Adjustments & Appeals
- Bachran — Commissioner
- Schroder — Commissioner
Development activity
Housing units permitted — US Census Building Permits Survey
20251 housing units ($310K)
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Wed Oct 21, 2026 · 17:30
Town Board
Town Board to conduct a budget work session
The Paonia Town Board will hold a work session to discuss the budget. The agenda contains no other specific items for discussion or decision.
- Budget Work Session
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214 Grand Avenue, Paonia
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Town of Paonia
214 Grand Avenue
Wednesday, October 21, 2026 5:30 PM
Town Board Budget Work Session Agenda
HTTPS://US02WEB.ZOOM.US/J/83867175450
Meeting ID: 838 6717 5450
A)
Budget Work Session
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81716475797
Meeting ID: 817 1647 5797
Mon Oct 26, 2026 · 18:00
Town Board
Town Board to hold work session on recodification process
The Town Board is holding a work session with Sustainable Futures LLC. The discussion will focus on the recodification process led by Leslie Klusmire.
- Work session with Sustainable Futures LLC regarding the recodification process
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214 Grand Avenue
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Town of Paonia
214 Grand Avenue
Monday, October 26, 2026 6:00 PM
Town Board Work Session Agenda
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85116432571
Meeting ID: 851 1643 2571
I.
Work Session
Work Session with Sustainable Futures LLC on the Recodification Process. - Leslie Klusmire
Mon Oct 26, 2026 · 17:30
Special Board Meeting
Paonia Town Board to hold executive session on water rights
The Town Board is meeting for a special session to receive legal advice. The discussion will be held in executive session with Water Attorney Sherry Caloia.
- Executive session regarding legal questions on Town water rights
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214 Grand Avenue, Paonia
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Town of Paonia
214 Grand Avenue
Monday, October 26, 2026 5:30 PM
Town Board Special Meeting Agenda
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84096495002
MEETING ID: 8409 649 5002
I.
Roll Call
II. Approval of the Agenda
III. Executive Session
Executive Session, under C.R.S. Section 24-6-402(4)(b), for a conference with the Water
Attorney Sherry Caloia for the purpose of receiving legal advice on specific legal questions
regarding the Town’s water rights.
IV. Adjournment
Mon Nov 2, 2026 · 18:00
Planning Commission
214 Grand Avenue, Paonia
Tue Nov 3, 2026 · 17:00
Ad Hoc Committees
214 Grand Avenue, Paonia
Tue Nov 3, 2026 · 17:00
Ad Hoc Committees
214 Grand Avenue, Paonia
Tue Nov 17, 2026 · 17:15
Ad Hoc Committees
214 Grand Avenue, Paonia
Tue Dec 1, 2026 · 17:00
Ad Hoc Committees
214 Grand Avenue, Paonia
Tue Dec 1, 2026 · 17:00
Ad Hoc Committees
214 Grand Avenue, Paonia
Mon Dec 7, 2026 · 18:00
Planning Commission
214 Grand Avenue, Paonia
Tue Dec 15, 2026 · 17:15
Ad Hoc Committees
214 Grand Avenue, Paonia
Mon Jan 4, 2027 · 18:00
Planning Commission
214 Grand Avenue, Paonia
Recent meetings
Tue Oct 20, 2026 · 17:15
Tree Board
214 Grand Avenue, Paonia
Tue Oct 20, 2026 · 18:30
Town Board
Paonia Board of Trustees Work Session on October 20, 2026
The Board of Trustees will hold a work session to discuss several municipal topics. Discussions include the ADA Transition Plan, liquor license distance requirements from schools, and dark skies and trail lighting.
- ADA Transition Plan presentation by Ryan Kelley
- Discussion on eliminating liquor license distance requirements from schools
- Discussion and direction on Dark Skies & Trail Lights
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214 Grand Avenue, Paonia
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Town of Paonia
214 Grand Avenue
Tuesday, October 20, 2026 6:30 PM
Board of Trustees Work Session Agenda
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89622561630
Meeting ID: 896 2256 1630
A) Work Session
1)
ADA Transition Plan - Ryan Kelley
2)
Discussion on eliminating liquor license distance requirements for specific classes of
liquor licenses from schools. - Clerk Vetter
3)
Discussion and Direction on Dark Skies & Trail Lights — Added to parking lot by
Trustee Ostrander
As Adopted By:
Town of Paonia, Colorado
Resolution No. 2017-10 – Amended May 22, 2018
I. Rules of Procedure
Section 1. Schedule of Meetings. Regular Board of Trustees meetings shall be held on the
second and fourth Tuesdays of each month, except on legal holidays, or as re-scheduled or
amended and posted on the agenda prior to the scheduled meeting.
Section 2. Officiating Officer. The meetings of the Board of Trustees shall be conducted by the
Mayor or, in the Mayor’s absence, the Mayor Pro-Tem. The Town Clerk or a designee of the
Board shall record the minutes of the meetings.
Section 3. Time of Meetings. Regular meetings of the Board of Trustees shall begin at 6:30
p.m. or as scheduled and posted on the agenda. Board Members shall be called to order by the
Mayor. The meetings shall open with the presiding officer leading the Board in the Pledge of
Allegiance. The Town Clerk shall then proceed to call the roll, note the absences and
announce whether a quorum is present. …
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Tue Oct 20, 2026 · 17:00
Ad Hoc Committees
Paonia Ad Hoc Committee to edit proposed Common Ground Ordinance
The Ad Hoc Short-Term Rental Committee is meeting to review previous meeting summaries and public comments. The body will continue an item-by-item discussion and editing of the proposed Common Ground Ordinance.
- Review of previous meetings executive summary and public comment
- Editing of the proposed Common Ground Ordinance
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214 Grand Avenue, Paonia
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Town of Paonia
214 Grand Avenue
Tuesday, October 20, 2026 5:00 PM
Ad Hoc Short-Term Rental Committee Agenda
Town of Paonia YouTube for Livestream
Public Participation: Please raise your hand and wait to be recognized by the Facilitator, come to
the podium and state your name and whether you live in town or out of town. Please direct all
comments to the Facilitator. Please be respectful and help to maintain decorum by not engaging in
derogatory and/or demeaning statements or public displays.
A) Call to Order
B) Approval of Agenda
C) Action Items
1) Brief review of previous meetings executive summary and public comment.
2) Continue the item-by-item discussion and editing of the proposed Common
Ground Ordinance using the Google Document.
D) Discussion: Next Agenda, Materials & Survey Questions
E) Adjournment
Tue Oct 13, 2026 · 18:30
Town Board
Paonia Board of Trustees to present 2027 budget and consider police chief appointment
The Board of Trustees will review the 2027 budget and consider the appointment of the Police Chief. The meeting includes votes on tobacco sales, water restrictions, and meeting procedures.
- Presentation of the 2027 Budget
- Consideration of the Board of Trustees Appointment of the Police Chief
- Ordinance 06-26 regarding the Sale of Cigarettes and Tobacco
- Resolution 22-26 to rescind water restrictions
- Contract renewal with Sustainable Futures LLC for the Recodification Project
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Town of Paonia
214 Grand Avenue
Tuesday, October 13, 2026 6:30 PM
Board of Trustees Regular Agenda
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86738359244
MEET ID: 8673 8359 244
A)
Roll Call
B)
Approval of Agenda
C)
Announcements
D)
Public Comment
Any topic not included under Actions & Presentations; 3-minute time limit.
E)
Consent Agenda
1)
September 22, 2026 Regular Meeting Minutes
October 6, 2026 Special Meeting Minutes
2)
Liquor License Renewal – Friends of the Paradise Theater
3)
October 13, 2026 Disbursements
F)
Staff Reports
1)
Town Administrator/Treasurer
a) August Financial Statements
b) Updated Parking Lot List
2)
Police Chief
3)
Public Works Director
G)
Actions & Presentations
Public comments must be related to the agenda item, 3-minute time limit.
1)
Presentation - Recyclops and Colorado's Extended Producer Responsibility Program - Adria Cipra
2) Consideration of Renewing Contract with Sustainable Futures LLC for the Recodification Project
– Leslie Klusmire
3) Consideration of the Borad of Trustees Appointment of the Police Chief
4)
Presentation of the 2027 Budget
5)
Consideration of Approval of Adopting Ordinance 06-26 Sale of Cigarettes and Tobacco
6)
Consideration of Approval of All Copy Products Copier Lease
7)
Consideration of Approval of Resolution 22-26 Rescinding Water Restrictions
8) Consideration of Approval of Ordinance 07-26 Amending Meeting Procedures
9)
Consideration of Ap …
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Tue Oct 6, 2026 · 17:00
Ad Hoc Committees
Paonia short-term rental committee continues work on proposed Common Ground Ordinance
Paonia's Ad Hoc Short-Term Rental Committee meets Tuesday, October 6, 2026 at 5:00 PM at 214 Grand Avenue. The committee will review its Ordinance Living Document starting at Section 3(B), affirm decisions from the last meeting, and continue item-by-item discussion of the proposed Common Ground Ordinance, focusing on language to retain, revise, remove, or add. Members will also discuss preparation materials and survey questions for the next meeting. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with time set for public participation.
- Review of the Ordinance Living Document (Google Doc) maintained by Facilitator Brown, starting at Section 3(B)
- Item-by-item discussion of the proposed Common Ground Ordinance, using the Policy Topic Outline submitted by Deborah
- Affirmation of decisions made at the previous meeting
- Discussion of materials and specific survey questions for the next meeting
- Public participation period with comment directed to the Facilitator
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Town of Paonia
214 Grand Avenue
Tuesday, October 6, 2026 5:00 PM
Ad Hoc Short-Term Rental Committee Agenda
Public Participation: Please raise your hand and wait to be recognized by the Facilitator,
come to the podium and state your name and whether you live in town or out of town. Please
direct all comments to the Facilitator. Please be respectful and help to maintain decorum by not
engaging in derogatory and/or demeaning statements or public displays.
A) Call to Order
B) Approval of Agenda
C) Action Items
1)
Brief review of the previous meetings Summary and public comment.
2)
Review of the Ordinance Living Document (Google Doc) Facilitator Brown is
maintaining. We will start at Section 3(B) and affirm the decisions made at the last
meeting.
Link to Ordinance Living Document
3)
Continue the item-by-item discussion of the proposed Common Ground Ordinance
with emphasis on language to retain, revise, remove or add. Continue using the
Policy Topic Outline (submitted by Deborah) in tandem as a complement to help
assure important items are covered.
D)
Discuss agenda items and preparation materials needed for the next meeting and
specific survey questions.
E) Adjournment
Tue Oct 6, 2026 · 18:45
Town Board
Paonia Board work session on water plant valves, police radios, and rejected petition ordinances
The Paonia Board of Trustees meets Tuesday, October 6, 2026, at 6:45 PM. The posted agenda lists only a work session with four discussion items: water plant electric valves, police department ordinances, a police department radio purchase, and ordinances from rejected citizen initiative petitions. The remainder of the document is the town's standing Rules of Procedure, not items specific to this meeting. No votes, dollar amounts, or final decisions are listed on the agenda.
- Work session discussion on Water Plant Electric Valves
- Work session discussion on Police Department Ordinances
- Work session discussion on a Police Department Radio Purchase (no dollar amount listed)
- Work session discussion on Ordinances from Rejected Citizen Initiative Petitions
- Meeting listed at 6:45 PM, while the adopted rules state regular meetings begin at 6:30 PM
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Town of Paonia
214 Grand Avenue
Tuesday, October 6, 2026 6:45 PM
Board of Trustees Agenda
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87577056984
Meeting ID: 875 7705 6984
A) Work Session
1)
Discussion on Water Plant Electric Valves
2)
Police Department Ordinances
3)
Police Department Radio Purchase
4)
Ordinances from Rejected Citizen Initiative Petitions
As Adopted By:
Town of Paonia, Colorado
Resolution No. 2017-10 – Amended May 22, 2018
I. Rules of Procedure
Section 1. Schedule of Meetings. Regular Board of Trustees meetings shall be held on the
second and fourth Tuesdays of each month, except on legal holidays, or as re-scheduled or
amended and posted on the agenda prior to the scheduled meeting.
Section 2. Officiating Officer. The meetings of the Board of Trustees shall be conducted by the
Mayor or, in the Mayor’s absence, the Mayor Pro-Tem. The Town Clerk or a designee of the
Board shall record the minutes of the meetings.
Section 3. Time of Meetings. Regular meetings of the Board of Trustees shall begin at 6:30
p.m. or as scheduled and posted on the agenda. Board Members shall be called to order by the
Mayor. The meetings shall open with the presiding officer leading the Board in the Pledge of
Allegiance. The Town Clerk shall then proceed to call the roll, note the absences and announce
whether a quorum is present. Regular Meetings are scheduled for three hours, and shall be
adjourned at 9:30 p.m., unless a majority of the Boa …
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Tue Oct 6, 2026 · 17:00
Ad Hoc Committees
214 Grand Avenue, Paonia
Tue Oct 6, 2026 · 18:30
Town Board
Paonia Board to consider police patrol truck purchase and administrator search firm profile
The Paonia Board of Trustees meets Tuesday, October 6, 2026 at 6:30 PM at 214 Grand Avenue. The board will consider approving an executive search firm profile from GMPHR for the Town Administrator search, and consider approving the purchase of a new Police Department patrol truck. The rest of the agenda is procedural: roll call, agenda approval, and adjournment.
- Consideration of approval of Executive Search Firm Profile for Town Administrator Search - GMPHR
- Consideration of approval for purchase of a new Police Department patrol truck
- Public participation allowed on agenda items, 3-minute limit per speaker
- Meeting held at 214 Grand Avenue and via Zoom (Meeting ID: 839 5771 6065)
- No dollar amounts or vendor names for the truck purchase appear in the agenda text
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✓ Decided: Board approves police patrol truck purchase and town administrator profile
The Board of Trustees approved a profile for the town administrator search to be released on October 7, 2026. Additionally, the Board authorized the purchase of a new police department patrol truck with an installed cage.
- Approved town administrator search profile (unanimous)
- Approved police patrol truck purchase for up to $85,325.00 (unanimous)
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Town of Paonia
214 Grand Avenue
Tuesday, October 6, 2026 6:30 PM
Board of Trustees Agenda
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83957716065
Meeting ID: 839 5771 6065
Public Participation: Please raise your hand and wait to be recognized by the Mayor, come to
the podium and state your name and whether you live in town or out of town. Time limit is 3
minutes, one time per item, there are instructions at the podium for the timer light. Please direct
all comments to the Mayor. No responses will be made by staff or Board during the meeting.
Please be respectful and help to maintain decorum by not engaging in derogatory and/or
demeaning statements or public displays.
A) Roll Call
B) Approval of Agenda
C) Actions & Presentations
Public comments must be related to the agenda item, 3-minute time limit.
1)
Consideration of Approval of Executive Search Firm Profile for Town Administrator
Search - GMPHR
2)
Consideration of Approval for the Purchase of a New Police Department Patrol Truck
D) Adjournment
As Adopted by:
Town of Paonia, Colorado
Resolution No. 2017-10 – Amended May 22, 2018
I. Rules of Procedure
Section 1. Schedule of Meetings. Regular Board of Trustees meetings shall be held on the
second and fourth Tuesdays of each month, except on legal holidays, or as re-scheduled or
amended and posted on the agenda prior to the scheduled meeting.
Section 2. Officiating Officer. The meetings of the Board of Trustees shall be conducted by th …
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Town of Paonia;
214 Grand Avenue, Paonia, CO 81428
PAON lA Tuesday, October 6, 2026 6:30 PM
Board of Trustees Special Meeting Minutes
A) Roll Call
The Mayor called the meeting to order at 6:30 PM.
PRESENT:
Mayor Fischer
Mayor Pro-Tem Foster
Trustee Czech
Trustee Hunter
Trustee Everett
Trustee Ostrander
EXCUSED:
Trustee Brown
B) Approval of Agenda
Mayor Pro-Tem Foster moved to approve the agenda, seconded by Trustee Everett.
The motion carried unanimously.
C) Actions & Presentations
1) Consideration of Approval of Executive Search Firm Profile for Town
Administrator Search - GMPHR
Malcolm Fleming attend the special meeting to work with the Board of Trustee's on
refining the profile to be used for finding candidates for the Town Administrator position
so that it can be sent out as soon as October 7, 2026.
Board discussion includes topics about balanced economy description, agritourism
distinction, complexity of water system, projects slated for progression, public trust,
policy modernization progression, current budget with grants and loans as well as a
realistic picture of a non-supplemented budget, employment contract implementation.
Public comment:
A. Thliveris: comments on transparency and realistic expectations
_Redden: comments on staff input being held true in the profile.
G. Sund: comments on new profile
M. Bachran: comments on not liking the wording of systems needed and adding state,
regional and local agencies and small town local politics
E. Short: c …
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🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Approval of Agenda [Approve]
5 yea
Walter Czech yea · Lucy Hunter yea · Anne Lee Foster yea · Calla Rose Ostrander yea · John Everett yea
Mon Oct 5, 2026 · 18:00
Planning Commission
Paonia Planning Commission meets Oct. 5 with no substantive items on its agenda
The Paonia Planning Commission is scheduled to meet Monday, October 5, 2026 at 6:00 PM at 214 Grand Avenue and via Zoom. The agenda consists only of procedural steps: roll call, approval of the agenda, a public hearing, approval of the September 14, 2026 minutes, and adjournment. No specific projects, ordinances, contracts, or dollar amounts are listed in the supplied agenda text.
- Public hearing listed on the agenda, but the agenda text does not state its subject
- Approval of September 14, 2026 Planning Commission minutes
- Public comments limited to agenda items, 3-minute time limit
- Meeting accessible via Zoom, Meeting ID: 860 6009 5241
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Town of Paonia
214 Grand Avenue
Monday, October 5, 2026 6:00 PM
Planning Commission Agenda
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86060095241
Meeting ID: 860 6009 5241
A) Roll Call
B) Approval of Agenda
C) Public Hearing
D) Approval of Minutes
1)
September 14, 2026 Planning Commission Minutes
E) Actions & Presentations
Public comments must be related to the agenda item, 3-minute time limit.
F)
Adjournment
Wed Sep 30, 2026 · 18:30
Town Board
Paonia Board to weigh Town Administrator search firm and a new police patrol truck
The Paonia Board of Trustees holds a special meeting on Wednesday, September 30, 2026 at 6:30 PM. The agenda lists two action items: approving an executive search firm profile for the Town Administrator search (GMPHR), and approving the purchase of a new police department patrol truck. The rest of the document is the town's standing rules of procedure, not items for this meeting. No dollar amounts, contract terms, or outcomes are stated in the agenda.
- Consideration of approval of an executive search firm profile for the Town Administrator search — GMPHR
- Consideration of approval for the purchase of a new police department patrol truck
- Public comment allowed on each agenda item, 3-minute limit per speaker
- Meeting held at 214 Grand Avenue and via Zoom (Meeting ID: 820 3381 9349)
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Town of Paonia
214 Grand Avenue
Wednesday, September 30, 2026 6:30 PM
Board of Trustees Special Meeting Agenda
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82033819349
Meeting ID: 820 3381 9349
Public Participation: Please raise your hand and wait to be recognized by the Mayor, come to
the podium and state your name and whether you live in town or out of town. Time limit is 3
minutes, one time per item, there are instructions at the podium for the timer light. Please direct
all comments to the Mayor. No responses will be made by staff or Board during the meeting.
Please be respectful and help to maintain decorum by not engaging in derogatory and/or
demeaning statements or public displays.
A) Roll Call
B) Approval of Agenda
C) Actions & Presentations
Public comments must be related to the agenda item, 3-minute time limit.
1)
Consideration of Approval of Executive Search Firm Profile for Town Administrator
Search - GMPHR
2)
Consideration of Approval for the Purchase of a New Police Department Patrol Truck
D) Adjournment
As Adopted by:
Town of Paonia, Colorado
Resolution No. 2017-10 – Amended May 22, 2018
I. Rules of Procedure
Section 1. Schedule of Meetings. Regular Board of Trustees meetings shall be held on the
second and fourth Tuesdays of each month, except on legal holidays, or as re-scheduled or
amended and posted on the agenda prior to the scheduled meeting.
Section 2. Officiating Officer. The meetings of the Board of Trustees shall b …
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Tue Sep 22, 2026 · 18:30
Town Board
Paonia board to weigh rezoning, zoning ordinance, benefits
The Paonia Town Board will consider several actions, including a public hearing on rezoning property at 841 Highway 133 from Medium Density Residential (R-2) to Estate Residential (E-1), approval of Ordinance 05-26 amending the Estate Zoning Ordinance, and approval of employee benefits. The board will also consider a letter of support for a grant application, appointing a citizen to the Planning Commission, a resolution regarding worker's compensation status for officials, and CIRSA coverage renewals. An executive session is scheduled for legal advice on citizen-initiated petitions.
- Public hearing on rezoning 841 Highway 133 from R-2 to E-1
- Ordinance 05-26 amending Estate Zoning Ordinance
- Letter of support for The Nature Connection Wilder Bunch grant
- Appointment of citizen member to Planning Commission
- Resolution 21-26 on worker's compensation status for officials
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✓ Decided: Town Board approves estate zoning amendment and property rezoning
The Board approved Ordinance 05-26 to amend estate zoning and granted a rezoning request for property at 841 Highway 133. The Board also renewed several insurance coverages through CIRSA and appointed a new member to the Planning Commission.
- Approved Ordinance 05-26 Amending Estate Zoning (unanimous)
- Approved rezoning of 841 Highway 133 from R-2 to E-1 (4-0)
- Appointed Clifford Knoll to the Planning Commission
- Approved letter of support and $2,500-$5,000 donation for The Nature Connection (unanimous)
- Approved employee benefits renewal with CEBT (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution 21-26 regarding Worker's Compensation employee status (unanimous)
- Approved CIRSA coverage renewals and 2027 contribution quotes (unanimous)
- Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
214 Grand Avenue, Paonia
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Town of Paonia
214 Grand Avenue
Tuesday, September 22, 2026 6:30 PM
Board of Trustees Agenda
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88124758748
Meeting ID: 881 2475 8748
Public Participation: Please raise your hand and wait to be recognized by the Mayor, come to
the podium and state your name and whether you live in town or out of town. Time limit is 3
minutes, one time per item, there are instructions at the podium for the timer light. Please direct
all comments to the Mayor. No responses will be made by staff or Board during the meeting.
Please be respectful and help to maintain decorum by not engaging in derogatory and/or
demeaning statements or public displays.
A) Roll Call
B) Approval of Agenda
C) Announcements
D) Public Comment
Any topic not included under Actions & Presentations; 3-minute time limit.
E) Consent Agenda
1)
Minutes:
a. August 11, 2026, Regular Board Meeting Minutes
b. August 18, 2026, Special Board Meeting Minutes
2)
September 22, 2026 Disbursements
F)
Staff Reports
1)
Town Administrator/Treasurer
a)
Current Parking Lot List
G) Actions & Presentations
Public comments must be related to the agenda item, 3-minute time limit.
1)
Consideration of Letter of Support for The Nature Connection Wilder Bunch Colorado
Parks and Wildlife Grant Application — Ben Graves
2)
Consideration of the Appointment of Citizen Member to the Planning Commission
3)
Consideration of Approval Ordinance 05-26 Amending the Estate Zonin …
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Town of Paonia;
214 Grand Avenue
Tuesday, September 22, 2026 6:30 PM
Board of Trustees Minutes
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A) Roll Call
Mayor Fischer called the meeting to order at 6:30 PM.
PRESENT:
Mayor Fischer
Mayor Pro-Tem Foster
Trustee Czech
Trustee Hunter
Trustee Everett
ABSENT:
Trustee Brown
Trustee Ostrander
B) Approval of Agenda
Mayor Pro-Tem Foster moved to approve the agenda, seconded by Trustee Everett.
The motion carries unanimously.
C) Announcements
D) Public Comment
B. Heck: comments on a burned house needing condemned
E. Short: comments on the STR Committee and public comment
E) Consent Agenda
Trustee Hunter moved to approve the consent agenda, seconded by Mayor Pro-Tem Foster.
The motion carries unanimously.
F) Staff Reports
Administrator Sund goes over his report that includes updates on current projects and presents
the updated Parking Lot list to the Trustees
G) Actions & Presentations
1) Consideration of Letter of Support for The Nature Connection Wilder Bunch
Colorado Parks and Wildlife Grant Application — Ben Graves
Ben Graves is in attendance to talk about his request for a letter of support and a donation
commitment of $3000.00 from the Town of Paonia.
Public Comment:
M. Bachran: comments in support of both the letter and financial commitment
Trustee Hunter moved to approve the letter of support and a to be determined amount
between $2500.00 and $5000.00 that will be decided during the budget season, seconded by
Mayor Pro …
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🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Approval of Agenda
4 yea
Walter Czech yea · Lucy Hunter yea · Anne Lee Foster yea · John Everett yea
Consent Agenda
4 yea
Walter Czech yea · Lucy Hunter yea · Anne Lee Foster yea · John Everett yea
Tue Sep 15, 2026 · 18:45
Town Board
Paonia board to weigh street lights, insurance, and rejected petitions
The Paonia Town Board will hold a work session to discuss a Berg Foundation presentation, the removal of street lights, employee insurance benefits and budget, and ordinances stemming from rejected citizen initiative petitions. No formal votes are scheduled; the agenda is primarily discussion-oriented.
- Berg Foundation presentation
- Discussion on removing street lights
- Employee insurance benefits and budget
- Ordinances from rejected citizen initiative petitions
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Town of Paonia
214 Grand Avenue
Tuesday, September 15, 2026 6:45 PM
Board of Trustees Agenda
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87803624536
Meeting ID: 878 0362 4536
A)
Work Session
1)
Berg Foundation Presentation
2)
Discussion on Removing Street Lights
3)
Employee Insurance Benefits and Budget
4)
Ordinances from Rejected Citizen Initiative Petitions
As Adopted By:
Town of Paonia, Colorado
Resolution No. 2017-10 – Amended May 22, 2018
I. Rules of Procedure
Section 1. Schedule of Meetings. Regular Board of Trustees meetings shall be held on the
second and fourth Tuesdays of each month, except on legal holidays, or as re-scheduled or
amended and posted on the agenda prior to the scheduled meeting.
Section 2. Officiating Officer. The meetings of the Board of Trustees shall be conducted by the
Mayor or, in the Mayor’s absence, the Mayor Pro-Tem. The Town Clerk or a designee of the
Board shall record the minutes of the meetings.
Section 3. Time of Meetings. Regular meetings of the Board of Trustees shall begin at 6:30
p.m. or as scheduled and posted on the agenda. Board Members shall be called to order by the
Mayor. The meetings shall open with the presiding officer leading the Board in the Pledge of
Allegiance. The Town Clerk shall then proceed to call the roll, note the absences and announce
whether a quorum is present. Regular Meetings are scheduled for three hours, and shall be
adjourned at 9:30 p.m., unless a majority of the Board votes in the affirmativ …
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Tue Sep 15, 2026 · 18:30
Town Board
Board to consider emergency sewer tap fee waiver ordinance
The Paonia Board of Trustees will meet to consider Ordinance 02-26. This ordinance proposes an emergency sewer tap fee waiver for certain properties within the town.
- Consideration of Ordinance 02-26: Emergency Sewer Tap Fee Waiver for Certain Properties in Town
sewerordinancefeesutilities
214 Grand Avenue, Paonia
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Town of Paonia
214 Grand Avenue
Tuesday, September 15, 2026 6:30 PM
Board of Trustees Agenda
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85182628212
Meeting ID: 851 8262 8212
Public Participation: Please raise your hand and wait to be recognized by the Mayor, come to
the podium and state your name and whether you live in town or out of town. Time limit is 3
minutes, one time per item, there are instructions at the podium for the timer light. Please direct
all comments to the Mayor. No responses will be made by staff or Board during the meeting.
Please be respectful and help to maintain decorum by not engaging in derogatory and/or
demeaning statements or public displays.
A) Roll Call
B) Approval of Agenda
C) Actions & Presentations
Public comments must be related to the agenda item, 3-minute time limit.
1)
Consideration of Approval of Ordinance 02-26 Emergency Sewer Tap Fee Waiver for
Certain Properties in Town.
D) Adjournment
As Adopted by:
Town of Paonia, Colorado
Resolution No. 2017-10 – Amended May 22, 2018
I. Rules of Procedure
Section 1. Schedule of Meetings. Regular Board of Trustees meetings shall be held on the
second and fourth Tuesdays of each month, except on legal holidays, or as re-scheduled or
amended and posted on the agenda prior to the scheduled meeting.
Section 2. Officiating Officer. The meetings of the Board of Trustees shall be conducted by the
Mayor or, in the Mayor’s absence, the Mayor Pro-Tem. The Town Clerk or a desi …
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Tue Sep 15, 2026 · 17:15
Tree Board
214 Grand Avenue, Paonia
Tue Sep 15, 2026 · 17:15
Ad Hoc Committees
Ad Hoc Committee discusses Short-Term Rental ordinance and public input process
The Ad Hoc STR Committee will review recommendations for a standing public input process. Members will also continue an item-by-item discussion of the proposed Common Ground Ordinance.
- Review of Facilitator’s recommendations for a standing public input process
- Item-by-item discussion of the proposed Common Ground Ordinance
- Discussion of survey questions and preparation for the next meeting
short-term-rentalsordinancepublic-inputpaonia
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Town of Paonia
214 Grand Avenue
Tuesday, September 15, 2026 5:15 PM
Ad Hoc STR Committee Agenda
Public Participation: Please raise your hand and wait to be recognized by the Facilitator,
come to the podium and state your name and whether you live in town or out of town. Please
direct all comments to the Facilitator. Please be respectful and help to maintain decorum by not
engaging in derogatory and/or demeaning statements or public displays.
A)
Call to Order
B)
Approval of Agenda
C)
Action Items
1)
Brief Review of the Previous Meeting's Executive Summary and Public Comment.
2)
Review and Discuss the Facilitator’s Recommendations for a Standing Public Input
Process.
3)
Continue the item-by-item discussion of the proposed Common Ground Ordinance
with emphasis on language to retain, revise, remove, or add. Continue using the Policy
Topic Outline (submitted by Deborah) in tandem as a complement to help assure
important items are covered.
4)
Discuss agenda items and preparation materials needed for the next meeting. Specific
survey questions?
D)
Adjournment
Mon Sep 14, 2026 · 18:00
Planning Commission
Paonia Planning Commission meets to approve minutes and agenda items
The Paonia Planning Commission is holding a regular meeting on September 14, 2026, with a routine agenda that includes roll call, approval of the agenda, approval of the August 3, 2026 meeting minutes, and public comments limited to agenda items. No substantive decisions or discussions are listed beyond these procedural items.
- Approval of August 3, 2026 Planning Commission meeting minutes
- Public comments limited to 3 minutes per person, related to agenda items
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✓ Decided: Paonia Planning Commission approves agenda and previous minutes
The Planning Commission met on September 14, 2026. The commission approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the August 3, 2026 meeting. No other substantive decisions were recorded.
- Approved the meeting agenda (unanimous)
- Approved August 3, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)
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Town of Paonia
214 Grand Avenue
Monday, September 14, 2026 6:00 PM
Planning Commission Agenda
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87416330239
Meeting ID: 874 1633 0239
A) Roll Call
B) Approval of Agenda
C) Approval of Minutes
1)
Minutes: August 3, 2026, Planning Commission Meeting Minutes
D) Actions & Presentations
Public comments must be related to the agenda item, 3-minute time limit.
E) Adjournment
As Adopted By:
Town of Paonia, Colorado
Resolution No. 2017-10 – Amended May 22, 2018
I. Rules of Procedure
Section 1. Schedule of Meetings. Regular Board of Trustees meetings shall be held on the
second and fourth Tuesdays of each month, except on legal holidays, or as re-scheduled or
amended and posted on the agenda prior to the scheduled meeting.
Section 2. Officiating Officer. The meetings of the Board of Trustees shall be conducted by the
Mayor or, in the Mayor’s absence, the Mayor Pro-Tem. The Town Clerk or a designee of the
Board shall record the minutes of the meetings.
Section 3. Time of Meetings. Regular meetings of the Board of Trustees shall begin at 6:30
p.m. or as scheduled and posted on the agenda. Board Members shall be called to order by the
Mayor. The meetings shall open with the presiding officer leading the Board in the Pledge of
Allegiance. The Town Clerk shall then proceed to call the roll, note the absences and announce
whether a quorum is present. Regular Meetings are scheduled for three hours, and shall be
adjo …
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Town of Paonia;
214 Grand Avenue
Monday, September 14, 2026 6:00 PM
Planning Commission Minutes
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87 416330239
Meeting ID: 874 1633 0239
Meeting is called to order at 6:42 pm when a quorum is present.
PRESENT:
Chair Bachran
Commissioner Hunter
Commissioner Fischer
Commissioner Everett
Commissioner Sund
ABSENT:
Vice-Chair Doherty
Approval of the Agenda
Commissioner Fischer moves to approve the agenda, seconded by Commissioner Hunter.
The motion carries unanimously.
Approval of Minutes
Commissioner Hunter moves to approve the August 3, 2026 Planning Commission minutes,
seconded by Commissioner Fischer.
The motion carries unanimously.
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🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Approval of Agenda
3 yea
Planning Commission 1 yea · John Everett yea · Greg Sund yea
Approval of Minutes
5 yea
Lucy Hunter yea · Planning Commission 1 yea · Sheree Fischer yea · John Everett yea · Greg Sund yea
Tue Sep 8, 2026 · 18:30
Town Board
Paonia board to weigh 4 ordinances, roof bid, rezoning hearing
The Paonia Board of Trustees will consider approving four ordinances (solid waste rules, sewer tap fee waiver, sidewalk permit repeal, animal code amendment), a Town Hall roof replacement bid, a quote to remove solar panels, and a final purchase price for three public works trucks. They will also hold a continued public hearing on a rezoning request for 841 Highway 133 and hear a presentation on a safety action plan data collection.
- Consideration of Town Hall roof replacement bid
- Quote to have Empowered remove solar panels from Town Hall roof
- Final purchase price for three approved Public Works trucks
- Ordinance 01-26: solid waste disposal rules for wildlife resistance
- Public hearing: rezoning 841 Highway 133 from R-2 to E-1
zoningpublic-worksordinancessolid-wasteroof-repairpublic-hearingsafety-plan
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Town of Paonia
214 Grand Avenue
Tuesday, September 8, 2026 6:30 PM
Board of Trustees Agenda
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84143242681
Meeting ID: 841 4324 2681
Public Participation: Please raise your hand and wait to be recognized by the Mayor, come to
the podium and state your name and whether you live in town or out of town. Time limit is 3
minutes, one time per item, there are instructions at the podium for the timer light. Please direct
all comments to the Mayor. No responses will be made by staff or Board during the meeting.
Please be respectful and help to maintain decorum by not engaging in derogatory and/or
demeaning statements or public displays.
A) Roll Call
B)
Approval of Agenda
C) Announcements
There is an open seat on the Planning Commission for a community member. The Planning
Commission meets on the first Monday of every month at 6 pm. You must live in town limits to be
eligible to serve on the Planning Commission. Please turn in your application and letter of interest
to the Town Clerk no later than noon on September 16, 2026.
D) Public Comment
Any topic not included under Actions & Presentations; 3-minute time limit.
E)
Consent Agenda
1)
August 25, 2026 Regular Board Meeting
2)
September 8, 2026 Disbursements
F)
Staff Reports
1)
Town Administrator/Treasurer
• Finance Reports
2)
Police Chief
3)
Public Works Director
G) Actions & Presentations
Public comments must be related to the agenda item, 3-minute time …
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Tue Sep 1, 2026 · 17:00
Ad Hoc Committees
214 Grand Avenue, Paonia
Tue Sep 1, 2026 · 17:00
Ad Hoc Committees
Paonia trustees to review Common Ground Ordinance language
The Paonia Board of Trustees, meeting as an ad hoc committee, will review the proposed Common Ground Ordinance, focusing on which language to keep, change, or remove. They will also discuss their approach to public comment, including an online survey, and plan for the next meeting on September 15.
- Review of previous meeting executive summary and public comment
- Discussion of public comment approach, including online survey questions
- Continued review of proposed Common Ground Ordinance language
- Next meeting scheduled for September 15 (Scott absent)
- Planning agenda items and preparation materials for next meeting
ordinancepublic-commentmeeting-planningcommon-ground
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Town of Paonia
214 Grand Avenue
Tuesday, September 1, 2026 5:00 PM
Board of Trustees Agenda
Public Participation: Please raise your hand and wait to be recognized by the Facilitator,
come to the podium and state your name and whether you live in town or out of town. Please
direct all comments to the Facilitator. Please be respectful and help to maintain decorum by not
engaging in derogatory and/or demeaning statements or public displays.
A) Call to Order
B) Approval of Agenda
C) Actions Items
1)
Brief review of previous meetings executive summary and public comment.
2)
Discuss the Committee’s overall approach to public comment, including the online
survey and specific survey questions. Note: Open public comment is again not
included in this agenda in favor of allowing public comment during real-time
discussion of specific agenda/action items, along with public comment opportunities
using the post-meeting survey.
3)
Continue review and discussion of the proposed Common Ground Ordinance with
emphasis on language to retain, revise, remove, or add.
4)
Next Scheduled Meeting, September 15. Scott will not be present.
5)
Discuss agenda items and preparation materials needed for the next meeting. Specific
survey question?
D) Adjournment
Tue Sep 1, 2026 · 18:30
Town Board
Paonia Board to discuss code rewrites and various new ordinances
The Board of Trustees will hold a work session to review proposed changes to town ordinances and discuss a code rewrite. The session also includes a presentation regarding solar panel upgrades for Town Hall.
- Presentation on upgrading solar panels on Town Hall by Empower
- Discussion regarding Sustainable Futures Code Rewrite
- Review of proposed estate zoning changes
- Review of proposed sidewalk use for business ordinances
- Discussion of proposed ordinances for sanitation, wildlife, and tobacco sales
zoningordinancessolarcode-rewritegovernment
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Town of Paonia
214 Grand Avenue
Tuesday, September 1, 2026 6:30 PM
Board of Trustees Work Session
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85299777235
Meeting ID: 852 9977 7235
A) Work Session
1)
Presentation on Upgrading Solar Panels on Town Hall - Empower
2)
Sustainable Futures Discussion - Code Rewrite
3)
Discussion and Review of New Ordinances and Proposed Amendments to Existing
Ordinances
a) Estate Zoning Changes
b) Sidewalk for Business Use
c) Sanitation and Wildlife
d) Sale of Cigarettes and Tobacco
e) Keeping Animals and Poultry in Town
f) Combining Juvenile Loitering and Curfew into a Single Ordinance
g) Duty of Property Owner to Cut Weeds
h) Creating a Single Nuisance Ordinance
As Adopted By:
Town of Paonia, Colorado
Resolution No. 2017-10 – Amended May 22, 2018
I. Rules of Procedure
Section 1. Schedule of Meetings. Regular Board of Trustees meetings shall be held on the
second and fourth Tuesdays of each month, except on legal holidays, or as re-scheduled or
amended and posted on the agenda prior to the scheduled meeting.
Section 2. Officiating Officer. The meetings of the Board of Trustees shall be conducted by the
Mayor or, in the Mayor’s absence, the Mayor Pro-Tem. The Town Clerk or a designee of the
Board shall record the minutes of the meetings.
Section 3. Time of Meetings. Regular meetings of the Board of Trustees shall begin at 6:30
p.m. or as scheduled and posted on the agenda. Board Members shall be called to …
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Tue Aug 25, 2026 · 18:30
Town Board
Paonia board to weigh zoning changes, tax referral, trash dumpsters
The Paonia Town Board is meeting to consider several actions, including ordinance changes to estate zoning, an intergovernmental agreement with Delta County for asphalt overlay, referring the MJ occupational tax to the November election, and selecting an executive search firm for the town administrator position. The board will also hold a public hearing on a rezoning application for property at 841 Highway 133.
- Ordinance changes to Estate Zoning Tables 16-1 and 16-2
- IGA with Delta County for Asphalt Overlay
- Resolution 26-20 referring MJ Occupational tax to November election
- Selection of executive search firm for Town Administrator position
- Public hearing on rezoning 841 Highway 133 from R-2 to E-1
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✓ Decided: Paonia board fills trustee seat, advances estate zoning review and marijuana tax ballot question
The Paonia Board of Trustees appointed John Everett to fill a trustee vacancy and moved him to the Planning Commission's trustee seat. The board directed staff to bring estate zoning density changes and a livestock code review to a work session and then an ordinance, approved an IGA with Delta County for a West Fourth Street asphalt overlay, and approved Resolution 26-20 referring a marijuana occupational tax change to the November ballot. It also directed staff to contract with GMPHR for a town administrator search, had the Town reassume ownership of solid waste dumpsters, and postponed a Town Hall roof bid item and a Highway 133 rezoning hearing to September 8.
- Approved agenda (unanimous)
- Approved consent agenda with corrections to July 28, 2026 minutes (unanimous)
- Directed staff to bring estate zoning density changes and Section 7-7-30 livestock review to a work session and then an ordinance (unanimous)
- Approved IGA with Delta County for two-inch asphalt overlay on West Fourth Street (unanimous)
- Appointed John Everett as Trustee after signed ballot vote (unanimous)
- Nominated John Everett to Planning Commission trustee representative seat (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution 26-20 referring marijuana occupational tax change from $5 per sale to 5% to November ballot (unanimous)
- Directed staff to contract with GMPHR for town administrator executive search (unanimous)
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Town of Paonia
214 Grand Avenue
Tuesday, August 25, 2026 6:30 PM
Board of Trustees Agenda
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81969090450
Meeting ID: 819 6909 0450
Public Participation: Please raise your hand and wait to be recognized by the Mayor, come to
the podium and state your name and whether you live in town or out of town. Time limit is 3
minutes, one time per item, there are instructions at the podium for the timer light. Please direct
all comments to the Mayor. No responses will be made by staff or Board during the meeting.
Please be respectful and help to maintain decorum by not engaging in derogatory and/or
demeaning statements or public displays.
A) Roll Call
B) Approval of Agenda
C) Announcements
D) Public Comment
Any topic not included under Actions & Presentations; 3-minute time limit.
E) Consent Agenda
1)
Minutes
2)
License Renewals
3)
Disbursements
F)
Staff Reports
1)
Town Administrator/Treasurer
2)
Police Chief
3)
Public Works Director
G) Actions & Presentations
Public comments must be related to the agenda item, 3-minute time limit.
1)
Consideration of Ordinance changes to Estate Zoning: Tables 16-1 and 16-2.
2)
IGA with Delta County for Asphalt Overlay
3)
Consideration of Appointment to Board of Trustees
4)
Board of Trustees appointment to the Planning Commission - to replace Sheree now
that she is Mayor
5)
Consideration of Res 26-20 Referring the MJ Occupational tax to the November
Genera …
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Town of Paonia
214 Grand Avenue
Tuesday, August 25, 2026 6:30 PM
Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
Mayor Fischer calls the meeting to order at 6:30 PM.
A) Roll Call
Present:
Mayor Fischer
Mayor Pro-Tern Foster
Trustee Brown
Trustee Czech
Trustee Everett
Trustee Hunter
Trustee Ostrander
Absent:
None
B) Approval of Agenda
Trustee Hunter moves to approve the agenda, seconded by Trustee Czech.
The motion carries unanimously.
C) Announcements
No announcement made.
D) Public Comment
•
B. Marston, representing Senior Connections, comments pm its programs supporting
seniors and requested and annual funding contribution of $5,000.
•
B. Graves, representing The Nature Connection, comments on its bicycle education,
Safe Routes to School, pedestrian-safety, and trail-maintenance programs.
E)
Consent Agenda
The Board noted corrections be made to reflect the correct spelling of the Town Attorney's
name in the July 28, 2026, meeting minutes.
Trustee Brown moves to approve the consent agenda with the changes noted, seconded by
Mayor Pro-Tern Foster.
The motion carries unanimously.
F)
Staff Reports
1)
Town Admini strator/Treasurer
Interim Town Administrator Sund reported that the Public Works Director was
expected to begin September 1. He provided updates on a proposed wildlife
ordinance, legal guidance for evaluating property-sale offers, the Fifth and Grand
project, utility improvements at the trailer court, and sewer-line inspection work.
The Board also d …
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Tue Aug 18, 2026 · 18:30
Town Board
Paonia board to consider water restrictions and engineering contract amendment
The Paonia Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting to consider two action items: an amendment to an agreement with RESPEC for pre-construction and construction engineering services, and adopting Stage 2 water restrictions. Public comments are limited to agenda items, with a 3-minute time limit per speaker.
- Consideration of Amendment #2 to Agreement with RESPEC for Pre-Construction Award Services and Construction Engineering Services
- Consideration of Adopting Stage 2 Water Restrictions
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✓ Decided: Paonia Board adopts Stage 2 water restrictions due to declining supply
The Board approved immediate Stage 2 water restrictions to protect the drinking-water supply after storage levels fell. The Board also approved a contract amendment for engineering services related to the Raw Water Monitoring Project.
- Approved Amendment #2 to RESPEC agreement for Raw Water Monitoring Project engineering services (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution 19-26 adopting Stage 2 water restrictions with specific edits to watering hours and methods (unanimous)
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Town of Paonia
214 Grand Avenue
Tuesday, August 18, 2026 6:30 PM
Board of Trustees Special Meeting Agenda
HTTPS://US02WEB.ZOOM.US/J/83867175450
Meeting ID: 838 6717 5450
Public Participation: Please raise your hand and wait to be recognized by the Mayor, come to
the podium and state your name and whether you live in town or out of town. Time limit is 3
minutes, one time per item, there are instructions at the podium for the timer light. Please direct
all comments to the Mayor. No responses will be made by staff or Board during the meeting.
Please be respectful and help to maintain decorum by not engaging in derogatory and/or
demeaning statements or public displays.
A) Roll Call
B) Approval of Agenda
C) Actions & Presentations
Public comments must be related to the agenda item, 3-minute time limit.
1)
Consideration of Amendment #2 to Agreement with RESPEC for Pre-Construction
Award Services and Construction Engineering Services
2)
Consideration of Adopting Stage 2 Water Restrictions
D) Adjournment
As Adopted by:
Town of Paonia, Colorado
Resolution No. 2017-10 – Amended May 22, 2018
I. Rules of Procedure
Section 1. Schedule of Meetings. Regular Board of Trustees meetings shall be held on the
second and fourth Tuesdays of each month, except on legal holidays, or as re-scheduled or
amended and posted on the agenda prior to the scheduled meeting.
Section 2. Officiating Officer. The meetings of the Board of Trustees shall be c …
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214 Grand Avenue
Tuesday, August 18, 2026 6:30 PM
Board of Trustees Special Meeting Minutes
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
Trustee Ostrander, chairing the meeting, calls the meeting to order at 6:36 PM.
A)
B)
Roll Call
Present:
Mayor Pro-Tern Foster
Trustee Brown
Trustee Czech
Trustee Hunter
Trustee Ostrander
Absent:
Mayor Fischer
Approval of Agenda
Trustee Hunter moves to approve the agenda, seconded by Trustee Czech.
The motion carries unanimously.
C) Actions & Presentations
1)
Consideration of Amendment #2 to Agreement with RESPEC for Pre-Construction
Award Services and Construction Engineering Services
Interim Town Administrator Sund explained that construction engineering is
necessary to verify compliance with project plans, address field adjustments, and
satisfy state and federal funding requirements. Using RESPEC, the project's
design firm, would provide continuity and improve efficiency. The services are
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Tue Aug 18, 2026 · 18:45
Town Board
Paonia trustees to discuss marijuana ordinance, dumpsters, land sale
The Paonia Town Board of Trustees is holding a work session to discuss and gather information on four items: a request for comments from Citizens of a Healthy Community, marijuana ordinance change requests, dumpster issues, and a land sale. No formal votes are scheduled; the session is for discussion only.
- Citizens of a Healthy Community request for comments
- Marijuana ordinance change requests
- Dumpsters discussion
- Land sale discussion
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✓ Decided: Town Board held informational work session on August 18, 2026
The Board conducted a work session for informational and discussion purposes. No substantive decisions were recorded in the minutes.
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Town of Paonia
214 Grand Avenue
Tuesday, August 18, 2026 6:45 PM
Board of Trustees Work Session
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86506783056
Meeting ID: 865 0678 3056
A) Work Session – Informational and Discussion
1)
Citizens of a Healthy Community - Request for Comments
2)
Marijuana Ordinance Change Requests
3)
Dumpsters
4)
Land Sale
As Adopted By:
Town of Paonia, Colorado
Resolution No. 2017-10 – Amended May 22, 2018
I. Rules of Procedure
Section 1. Schedule of Meetings. Regular Board of Trustees meetings shall be held on the
second and fourth Tuesdays of each month, except on legal holidays, or as re-scheduled or
amended and posted on the agenda prior to the scheduled meeting.
Section 2. Officiating Officer. The meetings of the Board of Trustees shall be conducted by the
Mayor or, in the Mayor’s absence, the Mayor Pro-Tem. The Town Clerk or a designee of the
Board shall record the minutes of the meetings.
Section 3. Time of Meetings. Regular meetings of the Board of Trustees shall begin at 6:30
p.m. or as scheduled and posted on the agenda. Board Members shall be called to order by the
Mayor. The meetings shall open with the presiding officer leading the Board in the Pledge of
Allegiance. The Town Clerk shall then proceed to call the roll, note the absences and
announce whether a quorum is present. Regular Meetings are scheduled for three hours, and
shall be adjourned at 9:30 p.m., unless a majority of the Board votes …
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Town of Paonia
214 Grand Avenue
Tuesday, August 18, 2026 6:45 PM
Board of Trustees Work Session
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
NO MEETING MINUTES TAKEN DURING A WORK SESSION.
A) Work Session — Informational and Discussion
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2)
3)
4)
Citizens of a Healthy Community - Request for Comments
Marijuana Ordinance Change Requests
Dumpsters
Land Sale
Samira M. Vetter, Town Clerk
Sheree Fischer, Mayor
August 18, 2026, Board Work Session Minutes
Tue Aug 18, 2026 · 17:15
Tree Board
214 Grand Avenue, Paonia
Tue Aug 18, 2026 · 17:00
Ad Hoc Committees
Paonia STR committee to review data and draft ordinance changes
The Ad Hoc STR Committee is meeting to review data on short-term rentals, discuss ordinance preamble recommendations, and go through the proposed Common Ground Ordinance point by point. They will also plan next steps and survey questions for future meetings.
- Review of STR data sets with Interim Administrator Sund
- Recommendations from Committee members Staley and Spiegel on ordinance preamble
- Point-by-point discussion of the proposed Common Ground Ordinance
- Discussion of survey questions for next meeting
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Town of Paonia
214 Grand Avenue
Tuesday, August 18, 2026 5:00 PM
Ad Hoc STR Committee Agenda
Public Participation: Please raise your hand and wait to be recognized by the Facilitator,
come to the podium and state your name and whether you live in town or out of town. Please
direct all comments to the Facilitator. Please be respectful and help to maintain decorum by not
engaging in derogatory and/or demeaning statements or public displays.
D) Adjournment
A) Call to Order
B) Approval of Agenda
C) Action Items
1)
Brief review of previous meetings executive summary and public comment.
2)
Hear from Interim Administrator Sund about the STR data sets review and the data
set/sets the Committee can use going forward.
3)
Hear recommendations from Committee members Staley and Spiegel as to the
ordinance’s preamble section. Continue that discussion.
4)
Point-by point discussion of the proposed Common Ground Ordinance with emphasis
on language to retain, revise, remove, or add. Identify next steps.
5)
Additonal Public Comment (time Permitting)
6)
Discuss agenda items and preparation mateirals needed for the next meeting. Specific
survey questions?
Tue Aug 11, 2026 · 18:30
Town Board
Paonia board to consider data center moratorium, sewer fee waiver
The Paonia Town Board will consider several resolutions, including a moratorium on data centers and waiving certain sewer tap fees, along with appointments and contract approvals. The agenda includes routine items like minutes and disbursements, as well as a public hearing on the data center moratorium.
- Resolution 15-26: Data Center Moratorium
- Resolution 16-26: Waiving Certain Sewer Tap Fees
- Town Hall Roof Repair Quote
- Dell Technologies IT Equipment Quote
- SB24-174 Compliance Addendum to Housing Needs Assessment
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✓ Decided: Paonia Board appoints new Mayor and imposes data center moratorium
The Board appointed Sheree Fischer as Mayor and Anne Lee Foster as Mayor Pro-Tem. The Board also approved a temporary moratorium on data center development and waived certain sewer tap fees to encourage connections.
- Appointed Sheree Fischer as Mayor (unanimous)
- Appointed Anne Lee Foster as Mayor Pro-Tem (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution 15-26 imposing a temporary moratorium on data center development (unanimous)
- Adopted Resolution 16-26 waiving certain sewer tap fees (unanimous)
- Accepted Dell Technologies bid for IT equipment replacement (unanimous)
- Approved SB 24-174 compliance addendum to Housing Needs Assessment (unanimous)
- Appointed Daoine Bachran as ADA Coordinator (unanimous)
- Tabled Town Hall roof repair and RESPEC agreement amendment (unanimous)
214 Grand Avenue, Paonia
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Town of Paonia
214 Grand Avenue
Tuesday, August 11, 2026 6:30 PM
Board of Trustees Agenda
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81645757695
Meeting ID: 816 4575 7695
Public Participation: Please raise your hand and wait to be recognized by the Mayor,
come to the podium and state your name and whether you live in town or out of town.
Time limit is 3 minutes, one time per item, there are instructions at the podium for the
timer light. Please direct all comments to the Mayor. No responses will be made by staff or
Board during the meeting. Please be respectful and help to maintain decorum by not
engaging in derogatory and/or demeaning statements or public displays.
A) Roll Call
B) Approval of Agenda
C) Announcements
D) Public Comment
Any topic not included under Actions & Presentations; 3-minute time limit.
E) Consent Agenda
1) a. June 16, 2026, Special Board Meeting Minutes
b. July 14, 2026, Regular Board Meeting Minutes
2) August 11, 2026 Disbursements
F) Staff Reports
1) Town Administrator/Treasurer
2) Police Chief
3) Public Works Director
G) Actions & Presentations
Public comments must be related to the agenda item, 3-minute time limit.
1) Consideration of Appointing a Mayor to the Vacant Seat on the Board of Trustees
a) Consideration of Appointing a Mayor Pro-Tem (if single applicant is
appointed Mayor)
b) Consideration of Approving Resolution 17-26 Declaring a Vacancy on the
Board of Trustees (if single applicant is appointed Mayor)
c) C …
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Town of Paonia
214 Grand Avenue
Tuesday, August 11, 2026 6:30 PM
Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
Trustee Ostrander, chairing the meeting, calls the meeting to order at 6:30 PM.
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B)
C)
Dd)
E)
F)
Roll Call
Present:
Mayor Pro-Tem Foster (via Zoom)
Trustee Brown
Trustee Czech
Trustee Hunter
Trustee Ostrander
Absent:
Mayor Fischer (excused)
Approval of Agenda
Trustee Hunter moves to approve the agenda, seconded by Trustee Brown.
The motion carries unanimously.
Announcements
There were no announcements made.
Public Comment
M. Jackson comments on Grand Avenue sidewalk-item fees.
B. Brunner comments on impacts on the Town’s water system.
E. Mueller comments about bears, trash, and public education.
E. Short comments about temporary feeding stations for bears.
R. Corona comments on public restroom access downtown.
S. Watson comments on bears, garbage, policies, trash containers, and a clogged storm
drain.
Consent Agenda
Board members noted corrections on:
e July 14, 2026, Regular Meeting Minutes: Correct the record to reflect that Trustee
Foster, not Trustee Hunter, that disclosed a professional connection with trustee
candidate Everett.
e July 14, 2026, Regular Meeting Minutes: Correct the statement reading, “Trustee Czech
makes a motion to accept the application of Elliot Brown for opposition of Town
Council.” The intended replacement wording should be "Trustee Czech makes a motion
to accept the application of Elliot Brown for the …
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Wed Aug 5, 2026 · 18:00
Town Board
Town board to pick executive search firm for hiring
The Paonia Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting to consider proposals from executive search firms responding to RFP 26-03. The board will discuss and potentially select a firm to assist with a hiring process. Public comments are limited to agenda items and are subject to a 3-minute time limit.
- Consideration of proposals from RFP 26-03 for executive search firms
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Town of Paonia
214 Grand Avenue
Wednesday, August 5, 2026 6:00 PM
Board of Trustees Special Meeting Agenda
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86496503078
Meeting ID: 864 9650 3078
Public Participation: Please raise your hand and wait to be recognized by the Mayor, come to
the podium and state your name and whether you live in town or out of town. Time limit is 3
minutes, one time per item, there are instructions at the podium for the timer light. Please direct
all comments to the Mayor. No responses will be made by staff or Board during the meeting.
Please be respectful and help to maintain decorum by not engaging in derogatory and/or
demeaning statements or public displays.
A) Roll Call
B) Approval of Agenda
C) Actions & Presentations
Public comments must be related to the agenda item, 3-minute time limit.
1) Consideration of Proposals from RFP 26-03 Executive Search Firms
D) Adjournment
Tue Aug 4, 2026 · 09:30
Board Work Sessions
Board of Trustees to tour Paonia’s springs at 9:30 AM
The Paonia Board of Trustees will meet at Town Hall to travel to the Town’s springs for a board tour. Members of the public may attend but must arrange their own transportation.
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✓ Decided: Board of Trustees conducted tour of Town springs
The Board of Trustees met for a tour of the Town's springs. No meeting minutes were taken during the tour, and no substantive decisions were recorded.
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Town of Paonia
214 Grand Avenue
Tuesday, August 4, 2026 9:30 AM
Board Tour of the Springs
A) Board Tour of the Springs
1) The Board of Trustees will meet at Town Hall, 214 Grand Avenue, at 9:30 am to go
on a tour of the Town's springs. There may be two or more Trustees in attendance.
Members of the public that attend are responsible for their own transportation.
As Adopted By:
Town of Paonia, Colorado
Resolution No. 2017-10 – Amended May 22, 2018
I. Rules of Procedure
Section 1. Schedule of Meetings. Regular Board of Trustees meetings shall be held on the
second and fourth Tuesdays of each month, except on legal holidays, or as re-scheduled or
amended and posted on the agenda prior to the scheduled meeting.
Section 2. Officiating Officer. The meetings of the Board of Trustees shall be conducted by the
Mayor or, in the Mayor’s absence, the Mayor Pro-Tem. The Town Clerk or a designee of the
Board shall record the minutes of the meetings.
Section 3. Time of Meetings. Regular meetings of the Board of Trustees shall begin at 6:30
p.m. or as scheduled and posted on the agenda. Board Members shall be called to order by the
Mayor. The meetings shall open with the presiding officer leading the Board in the Pledge of
Allegiance. The Town Clerk shall then proceed to call the roll, note the absences and
announce whether a quorum is present. Regular Meetings are scheduled for three hours, and
shall be adjourned at 9:30 p.m., unless a majority o …
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Town of Paonia
214 Grand Avenue
Tuesday, August 4, 2026 9:30 AM
Board Tour of the Springs Minutes
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
A) Board Tour of the Springs- NO MEETING MINUTES TAKEN DURING THE TOUR
1) The Board of Trustees will meet at Town Hall, 214 Grand Avenue, at 9:30 am to go
on a tour of the Town's springs. There may be two or more Trustees in attendance.
Members of the public that attend are responsible for their own transportation.
Samira M. Vetter, Town Clerk Sheree Fischer, Mayor
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Tue Aug 4, 2026 · 17:00
Ad Hoc Committees
214 Grand Avenue, Paonia
Tue Aug 4, 2026 · 18:30
Town Board
Paonia Board of Trustees to discuss sewer tap fee waivers and housing addendum
The Board of Trustees will hold a work session to review several operational and policy items. Discussions include the potential waiving of sewer tap fees for septic tank users and a housing addendum related to SB24-174.
- Discussion of waiving sewer tap fees for septic tank users
- SB24-174 Housing Addendum
- Departmental vehicle purchases
- Beacon Meters FAQ
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Town of Paonia
214 Grand Avenue
Tuesday, August 4, 2026 6:30 PM
Board of Trustees Agenda
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82440131072
Meeting ID: 824 4013 1072
A) Work Session
1) Beacon Meters FAQ
2) Departmental Vehicle Purchases
3) SB24 - 174 Housing Addendum
4) Discussion of waiving sewer tap fees for septic tank users
Showing the 30 most recent meetings of 89 on record. See the yearly meeting archives below for the full history.
💰 Federal awards (top 3 by amount)
Largest recent federal contract/grant awards to recipients in this city (2023–present), via USAspending.gov.
| $82,400 | WIRED RIGHT INC Department of the Interior · BLM-CO SOIL RESTORATION PELLETS |
| $23,150 | WEST SLOPE ENVIRONMENTAL LLC Department of Agriculture · GMUG NF ABANDONED MINE LANDS (AML) NEPA SUPPORT |
| $6,850 | JENNIFER KLAETSCH Department of Agriculture · PAONIA LANDSCAPE SERVICES |
Source: USAspending.gov (U.S. Treasury) — federal awards only, not city budgets.
🌐 County-level context (Delta County)
County-level context — from BLS, IRS, FEMA, HUD, Census. These figures cover the whole county this city sits in, not just the city itself.
Business establishments878 (6,516 employees · 2023)
Fair Market Rent (2BR)$1,039/mo (28 assisted households · 2025)
Adults with low literacy19.8% (low numeracy 32% · 2017)
Sources: BLS LAUS, IRS SOI, FEMA, NHTSA FARS, Census CBP, HUD, NCES PIAAC
City profile
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492
Recorded votes
1
Permitted housing units
Outcomes — economic mobility
source: Opportunity Atlas (Harvard) · research useFor kids who grew up here in low-income households, their adult household-income rank (0–1). The average hides a gap by race:
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