Paonia public meetings in 2021

Virtual Meeting

The Paonia Attorney Review Committee is meeting virtually to consider the town attorney interview and review process. The agenda includes roll call, discussion of the interview/review process, and adjournment. Possible action may be taken on agenda items unless noted as discussion only.

• Committee consideration of Town Attorney Interview/Review Process

The meeting was procedural only, with no substantive decisions made. The committee considered the Town Attorney review process, but no additional minutes were taken and no actions were recorded.

Town Board

The Paonia Town Board will hold its regular meeting on December 14, 2021, with possible action on all items unless noted as discussion only. Key items include first reading of an outdoor lighting ordinance, consideration of the 2022 budget and mill levy resolutions, and a public hearing for a liquor license application. The board will also discuss a Main Avenue fence encroachment and consider several appointments and contract proposals.

• Public hearing: Lodging & Entertainment Liquor License Application - Brossanova, LLC dba Bross Hotel Bed & Breakfast
• Ordinance 2021-09 Outdoor Lighting Regulations - First Read
• Resolution 2021-10 Mill Levy
• Resolution 2021-11 2022 Budget
• Board Consideration of Pedestrian Bridge Engineering Proposals

The Paonia Town Board approved the 2022 budget (5-1) and the 2021 mill levy, and granted a lodging and entertainment liquor license to Bross Hotel Bed & Breakfast. The board also denied a DOLA housing assessment grant application (5-1), approved the first reading of an outdoor lighting ordinance, and tabled several agenda items for a later meeting.

• Approved Resolution 2021-11 2022 budget (5-1)
• Approved Resolution 2021-10 mill levy (unanimous)
• Approved lodging & entertainment liquor license for Bross Hotel Bed & Breakfast (unanimous)
• Denied DOLA Housing Assessment Grant application (5-1)
• Approved Ordinance 2021-09 Outdoor Lighting Regulation first read (unanimous)
• Approved modification of Ordinance 2020-09 Advisory Water Committee (unanimous)
• Approved extension of Town Attorney contract through February 2022 (unanimous)
• Tabled items 15, 16, 18, 19, and 20 (unanimous)

Town Board

The Paonia Town Board is holding a special meeting on December 8, 2021, with the main item being the appointment of a vacant trustee seat. The agenda includes roll call, approval of the agenda, announcements, and adjournment, all of which may involve action. The meeting is procedural and focused on filling the vacancy.

• Vacant Trustee Seat Appointment

The Paonia Town Board held a special meeting on December 8, 2021, and the only substantive action was the appointment of a trustee to fill a vacant seat. No other decisions were made; the meeting was otherwise procedural.

• Appointed a trustee to vacant seat (no name or vote tally recorded)

Town Board

The Paonia Town Board will hold a public hearing on the proposed 2022 budget and consider a resolution to update water rates and charges. The board will also discuss participation in the national opioid settlement, purchasing policy updates, and the town treasurer position. Several community requests and board appointments are also on the agenda.

• Public hearing on 2022 proposed budget
• Resolution 2021-09 on water rates & charges
• Resolution 2021-08 on national opioid settlement participation
• Grand Avenue street closure request for Paonia Creative District Holiday Arts Fair
• Delta County School District 50J amended contract for Apple Valley Tennis Court use

The Town Board approved the 2022 budget as submitted, with two half-day planning sessions in January 2022, and amended it to reflect comments on marijuana revenue, Back the Badge, and water. The board also approved Resolution 2021-09 increasing water rates and charges, with one nay. Several other items were approved, including the opioid settlement resolution, a street closure for a holiday art fair, and a police chief recruiter contract.

• Approved the 2022 budget as submitted, with two half-day planning sessions in January 2022 (one nay).
• Amended the budget motion to reflect comments on marijuana, Back the Badge, and water.
• Approved Resolution 2021-08 for Colorado's opioid settlement, authorizing the mayor to sign.
• Approved Resolution 2021-09 for water rates and charges (one nay).
• Approved the Grand Avenue street closure for the Paonia Creative District Holiday Art Fair on December 4, including food trucks and Town Hall restrooms.
• Approved the Delta County School District 50J amended contract for Apple Valley Tennis Courts use.
• Approved a $15,500 contract with Government Professional Solutions for police chief recruitment.
• Approved the holiday closure request for Town Hall.

Town Board

The Paonia Town Board is holding a special meeting to continue discussion on the proposed 2022 budget. The agenda includes roll call, approval of the agenda, and the budget item as unfinished business. Possible action may be taken on all items unless noted as discussion only.

• Continued discussion on the 2022 Proposed Budget

The Paonia Town Board held a special meeting to continue discussing the 2022 proposed budget. The board voted to present the current budget at the November 23 hearing, contingent on the town attorney's confirmation about funding the comprehensive plan and quorum requirements. Trustee Pattison resigned effective immediately, and the board discussed water infrastructure items and lead testing.

• Approved agenda with added announcements (unanimous)
• Trustee Pattison resigned effective immediately
• Approved motion to present 2022 proposed budget at Nov. 23 hearing, contingent on attorney's confirmation (unanimous)

Town Board

The Paonia Town Board will hold a work session on the 2022 proposed budget, followed by a regular meeting with public hearings on three regulated marijuana license applications (DMT Paonia, LLC, Paonia Purple, Inc., and Valley High, LLC). The board will also consider an executive session and contract review for Town Administrator Corinne Ferguson, discuss an impact fee from enterprise funds to the Streets Capital Fund, and take up unfinished business including a Main Avenue fence, Resolution 2021-08 on the National Opioid Settlement, purchasing policy updates, and the Town Treasurer position.

• 2022 Proposed Budget (work session)
• Public hearings: DMT Paonia, LLC, Paonia Purple, Inc., Valley High, LLC regulated marijuana licenses
• Executive session and review of Town Administrator Corinne Ferguson's contract
• Resolution 2021-08: Town participation in National Opioid Settlement
• Impact fee from enterprise funds to Streets Capital Fund discussion

The Paonia Town Board conditionally approved three regulated marijuana licenses: DMT Paonia, LLC (recreational), Paonia Purple, Inc., and Valley High, LLC, each subject to conditions like surety bonds or signage. The board also amended the town administrator's contract, removing police oversight and changing review procedures, and tabled an impact fee discussion until 2023.

• Conditionally approved DMT Paonia recreational marijuana license, subject to surety bond; medical license hearing continued to Jan 11, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved Paonia Purple, Inc. marijuana license contingent on signage location, updated address, and surety bond (unanimous)
• Approved Valley High, LLC marijuana license contingent on surety bond (unanimous)
• Removed section 2(c) on police chief oversight from town administrator contract (unanimous)
• Replaced personnel committee with ad hoc committee for annual administrator review (3-2)
• Amended administrator job description to remove police chief management prohibition and adjust comprehensive plan language (unanimous)
• Kept impact fee out of budget until 2023 discussion (unanimous)
• Tabled Main Avenue fence encroachment to Dec 14, 2021 agenda (unanimous)

Town Board

This is a work session agenda with one substantive item: a discussion of the RCAC Cost of Service Analysis, presented under unfinished business. The rest of the agenda is procedural (roll call and adjournment). Possible action may be taken on the item unless noted as discussion only.

• RCAC Cost of Service Analysis discussion

The Paonia Town Board held a work session on November 2, 2021, to discuss water rates. Ty Long presented a cost of service analysis showing that capital improvement funding is underfunded and rates need to be raised. The board directed Ty to include three scenarios in a draft report due by November 9: incremental rate increases, affordable rates with reserve impact, and dropping projects more than 30 years out. No formal decisions were made; the session was procedural and informational.

• Directed Ty Long to include three rate scenarios in draft report (unanimous)
• Requested draft report by November 9, 2021

Town Board

The Paonia Town Board will hold a budget work session followed by its regular meeting on October 26, 2021. New business includes a COVID-19 update, a proposed alley access property deed to the town, Boettcher grant project approval, a bulk fill station analysis, water fund priorities, and possible town participation in the national opioid settlement. The agenda is otherwise routine, with consent items, reports, and disbursements.

• COVID-19 county update
• Alley access property deed to town
• Boettcher Grant project approval
• Paonia bulk fill station analysis
• Town participation in national opioid settlement

The Paonia Town Board held a work session and regular meeting on October 26, 2021. The board unanimously approved a mask mandate for board meetings, approved the Boettcher grant project, and moved an alley access property deed issue to the planning commission. Several items were discussed but not acted on, including the bulk water fill station analysis and the national opioid settlement. The 2021 budget discussion continued without final action.

• Approved mask mandate during board meetings (unanimous)
• Approved Boettcher grant project (unanimous)
• Moved alley access property deed issue to next planning commission meeting (unanimous)
• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved disbursements as presented (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda (unanimous, Trustee Pattison abstained)
• Directed staff to prepare list of administrative capital improvement spending (work session)

Planning Commission

The Paonia Planning Commission is meeting to consider several items, including the appointment of a chair, approval of minutes, a draft ordinance on outdoor lighting regulations, and an update to the Master Plan. Possible action may be taken on all agenda items unless noted as discussion only.

• Draft Ordinance 2021-TBD Outdoor Lighting Regulations
• Master Plan Update
• Appointment of Chair
• Approval of Minutes

The Paonia Planning Commission approved a draft outdoor lighting ordinance aimed at reducing light pollution, and also approved a master plan update recommending a budget line item for a consultant. Commissioner Lucy Hunter resigned, and Monica Foguth was appointed as the new chair.

• Approved draft ordinance 2021-TBD outdoor lighting regulations (unanimous)
• Approved master plan update and recommended 2021 budget line item for consultant (unanimous)
• Appointed Monica Foguth as Planning Commission chair (unanimous)
• Accepted minutes from 04/30/2021 (unanimous)

Town Board

The Paonia Town Board will hold a work session to review the first draft of the 2022 budget, then a regular meeting covering routine approvals, unfinished business, and new items. Notable actions include considering a revised dog shelter ordinance, a CDOT grant application for a 5th Street and Grand Avenue intersection project, and a comment letter on a national forest plan.

• 2022 budget first draft presentation (work session)
• Ordinance 2021-08 revised dog shelter/impound ordinance
• CDOT grant submittal for 5th Street and Grand Avenue intersection and sidewalk to Paonia K-8
• Liquor license renewal for Berg Harvest Mercantile
• Brownsfield Assessment Award for Twin Lakes Property (information only)

The Paonia Town Board approved a revised dog shelter/impound ordinance changing 'shall' to 'may', and allowed the mayor to participate in grant writing with all grants brought before the board. The board also approved a comment letter on a national forest plan revision and kept 2022 holidays unchanged. No action was taken on surplus items, a habitat project, or a CDOT grant reapplication.

• Approved Ordinance 2021-08 (dog shelter/impound) with 'shall' changed to 'may' (unanimous)
• Allowed mayor to participate in grant process, with grants brought before board (4-1)
• Approved Western Slope Conservation Center comment letter on forest plan revision (4-1)
• Approved consent agenda including liquor license renewal for Berg Harvest Mercantile (unanimous)
• Approved disbursements as presented (unanimous)
• Directed town attorney to suggest financial oversight language for treasurer position (unanimous)
• Kept 2022 recognized holidays as listed (unanimous)

Town Board

The Paonia Town Board is holding a special virtual meeting with a single substantive item: considering a letter of support for The Nature Connection's 2022 Non-motorized Maintenance Grant application to Colorado Parks and Wildlife. The agenda is otherwise limited to roll call, agenda approval, and adjournment, with possible action on all items.

• Letter of support for The Nature Connection's 2022 Non-motorized Maintenance Grant to Colorado Parks and Wildlife

The Paonia Town Board unanimously approved a letter of support for The Nature Connection's 2022 Non-motorized Maintenance Grant application to Colorado Parks and Wildlife. The motion passed as presented, with Trustee Pattison requesting a list of monetary in-kind donations. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved letter of support for The Nature Connection's 2022 Non-motorized Maintenance Grant (unanimous)

Town Board

The Paonia Town Board will hold a budget work session and regular meeting, discussing the 2022 draft budget, salary ranges, and wages. The board will also consider a liquor license application, Coronavirus Relief Fund spending, a letter of intent with The Nature Connection, surplus item declaration, staff medical information policy, data access resolution, and a CIRSA renewal quote.

• Public hearing on Like to Bounce Corp., DBA Danas – Paonia – Liquor License Application
• Board consideration of Coronavirus Relief Fund update and remaining funds for expenditure
• Letter of Intent between the Town of Paonia & The Nature Connection (DCSD)
• Resolution 2021-08 Data Access by Board of Trustees
• 2022 CIRSA Preliminary Renewal Quote for Worker's Compensation and Property/Casualty

The Paonia Town Board approved a liquor license for Like to Bounce Corp., DBA Danas-Paonia, after a public hearing. The board also approved several administrative items, including posting RFPs online, including grant fund accounting in financial reports, and scheduling a special meeting to discuss a trail management letter of intent. No action was taken on policies regarding staff medical information or data access by trustees.

• Approved liquor license for Like to Bounce Corp., DBA Danas-Paonia (unanimous)
• Approved posting RFP for 2-million-gallon water tank engineering and all future RFPs on website (unanimous)
• Approved financial reports to include accounting of grant funds by expenditures (unanimous)
• Approved purchasing policy discussion for first meeting in November (unanimous)
• Approved getting department head structure ordinance before end of year (5-1)
• Approved disbursements as presented (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda with suggested changes (unanimous)
• Approved use of remaining COVID funds: $16,024.38 plus $169.20 (unanimous)

Town Board

The Paonia Town Board will hold a budget workshop and regular meeting covering routine reports, disbursements, and consent items. New business includes appointing a town treasurer, designating a bank signatory, and discussing hiring processes for a police chief and town attorney, plus a contract with Hotchkiss for police coverage.

• Contract with Hotchkiss for police coverage
• Discussion of process for hiring Chief of Police
• Discussion RFP for Town Attorney hiring
• Appointment of Town Treasurer
• Designation of additional signatory for bank accounts

The Paonia Town Board approved a memorandum of understanding with Hotchkiss for police coverage, with supervision by Hotchkiss police until the sergeant returns, effective until the first meeting in December. The board also dissolved board committees, assigned two members as check signers, and approved hiring a professional recruiter for the police chief search. Several other motions passed, including adding Trustee Bear to the bank signature list and tabling the mayor's duties discussion.

• Approved MOU with Hotchkiss for police coverage (unanimous)
• Dissolved board committees and assigned two check signers (5-1)
• Approved hiring professional recruiter for police chief (unanimous)
• Added Trustee Bear to bank signature list (unanimous, Bear recused)
• Tabled mayor's duties discussion to next meeting (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including liquor permit (unanimous)
• Approved disbursements (5-1)
• Approved RFP for town attorney with public comments (unanimous)

Town Board

The Paonia Town Board will hold a special meeting at 5:00 PM and a regular meeting at 6:30 PM on August 24, 2021. The agenda includes second readings of ordinances on alcohol licensing and marijuana possession, plus new business on ARPA fund spending, a line of credit renewal, and a public works vehicle acquisition. The board will also discuss a proposed citizen initiative ordinance and review committee structure.

• Second reading of Ordinance 2021-06 modifying alcohol beverage licensing and distance from public schools
• Second reading of Ordinance 2021-07 amending town code on purchase and possession of marijuana
• Consideration of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) fund expenditure
• Consideration of town line of credit loan renewal
• Consideration of public works vehicle acquisition

The Paonia Town Board approved using $369,232.79 in American Rescue Plan Act funds for water tank lining and valve work, passed a second reading of an ordinance allowing marijuana sales and taxation, and approved a second reading reducing the alcohol licensing distance from schools to 350 feet. The board also waived a $450 park fee for the Mountain Harvest Festival, renewed a line of credit, and authorized vehicle purchases. Several motions failed, including one to solicit bids for a municipal consultant and one to have the town administrator provide an alternative staff structure.

• Approved ARPA fund use of $369,232.79 for tank lining and altitude valve (unanimous)
• Approved second reading of Ordinance 2021-07 allowing marijuana sales and taxation (unanimous)
• Approved second reading of Ordinance 2021-06 reducing alcohol licensing distance to 350 feet (unanimous)
• Waived $450 park use fee for Mountain Harvest Festival (5-1)
• Renewed town line of credit (unanimous)
• Authorized purchase of public works vehicles (4-2)
• Directed staff to conduct CORA analysis and report by second September meeting (unanimous)
• Failed motion to solicit bids for municipal organizational consultant (2-4)

Town Board

The Paonia Town Board will hold a special session to discuss board structure and roles, followed by a regular meeting with possible action on multiple items. Key business includes first readings of ordinances modifying alcohol beverage licensing and marijuana possession rules, plus appointments and grant support decisions.

• First reading: Ordinance 2021-06 modifying alcohol beverage licensing and distance from public schools
• First reading: Ordinance 2021-07 amending town code on purchase and possession of marijuana
• North Fork Airport Liaison Member appointment
• The Learning Council grant application letter of support
• Board review of debt reserve requirements and fund balances

The Paonia Town Board approved first readings of two ordinances: one reducing the alcohol licensing distance from schools to 350 feet and allowing bed-and-breakfast permits, and another rescinding the prohibition on marijuana sales and taxation. The board also changed its meeting structure to include more public comment periods, tabled a debt reserve review until August 24, and made several appointments and approvals, including a letter of support for The Learning Council.

• Approved first reading of Ordinance 2021-06 reducing alcohol license distance to 350 feet (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 2021-07 to rescind marijuana sales prohibition (unanimous)
• Approved new meeting structure with multiple public comment periods (5-1)
• Tabled debt reserve review until August 24, 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved letter of support for The Learning Council (unanimous)
• Approved letter to redistricting commission with 'gerrymandering' language replaced (unanimous)
• Appointed Mayor Bachran to North Fork Airport Advisory Committee (unanimous)
• Approved adding Main and Second Street striping to street striping (unanimous)

Town Board

The Paonia Town Board is holding a special meeting on August 3, 2021, with the main item being a skate-park project update and a request for a location commitment from Jay Canode. The board may take action on this item. The rest of the agenda consists of routine procedural items such as roll call, agenda approval, and announcements.

• Skate-park project update and location commitment request by Jay Canode

The Paonia Town Board approved the Paonia Action Park (skate-park) site plan draft and the committed in-kind contribution. A proposed amendment to add a noise mitigation plan failed on a 2-3 vote. The meeting was otherwise procedural, with no other substantive decisions.

• Approved Paonia Action Park site plan draft and in-kind contribution (unanimous)
• Amendment to add noise mitigation plan failed (2-3)

Town Board

The Paonia Town Board will hold first readings on ordinances regulating outdoor lighting and alcoholic beverage licensing, and a second reading on a marijuana occupational tax. The board will also consider the 2020 audit, water rate changes during drought, and several other administrative items. Three executive sessions are scheduled for legal advice and a personnel matter.

• First reading: Ordinance 2021-07 Outdoor Lighting Regulations
• First reading: Ordinance 2021-06 Municipal Code Modification of Chapter 6 Article 1 - Alcoholic Beverage Licensing and Distance from Public Schools
• Second reading: Ordinance 2021-05 Imposition of Marijuana Occupational Tax
• Modification to water rates during drought designation
• Resolution 2021-07 Rescind Local Disaster Declaration

The Paonia Town Board accepted the 2020 audit in a 4-3 vote and directed staff to report on addressing audit deficiencies. It adopted Ordinance 2021-05 imposing a marijuana occupational tax, rescinded the COVID-19 local disaster declaration, and tabled decisions on remaining CVRF funds until September 14. The board also advanced first readings of outdoor lighting and alcohol licensing ordinances with modifications.

• Adopted Resolution 2021-07 rescinding local COVID-19 disaster declaration (unanimous)
• Accepted 2020 audit as presented (4-3)
• Directed staff to prepare report on addressing audit deficiencies (5-1)
• Adopted Ordinance 2021-05 marijuana occupational tax (unanimous)
• Tabled decision on remaining CVRF funds until September 14 (5-1)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 2021-07 outdoor lighting with modifications (unanimous)
• Directed attorney to modify alcohol licensing ordinance to 350-foot distance restriction (unanimous)
• Approved 2022 budget calendar with ARPA agenda item by September 14 (unanimous)

Town Board

The Paonia Town Board will hold a work session on the North Fork Valley Airport and a regular meeting with possible action on several items. Key decisions include first readings of ordinances on marijuana occupational tax and alcohol licensing, a skate-park location commitment, and allocation of ARPA funds for water projects. The board will also hear updates on the West Elk Walk-In Clinic closure and a water rate study.

• First reading: Ordinance 2021-06 modifying alcohol beverage licensing distance from public schools
• First reading: Ordinance 2021-05 imposing marijuana occupational tax
• Board consideration of Paonia Skate-Park Project update and location commitment
• Advisory Water Committee recommendations for water project priority list and ARPA fund expenditures
• JDS Hydro preliminary report on infrastructure analysis and public access to water supply documents

The Town Board approved up to $10,000 for design engineering and a vault valve for the Clock Treatment Valve project, with the mayor casting the tie-breaking vote. The board tabled the skate park location decision and added it to a special meeting on August 3rd. They also passed the first reading of a marijuana occupational tax ordinance and directed the town attorney to report on malfeasance allegations.

• Approved up to $10,000 for design engineering and vault valve for the Clock Treatment Valve project.
• Tabled the skate park location decision until the next meeting and added it to the August 3rd special meeting.
• Passed the first reading of Ordinance 2021-05 (marijuana occupational tax) with clarification on 'sales transaction'.
• Directed the town attorney to provide a report on malfeasance allegations and add it to the agenda.
• Approved disbursements as presented.
• Approved the consent agenda with corrections, including minutes and liquor license.
• Tabled the purchasing policy discussion until the next meeting.
• Tabled the coronavirus relief fund update and JDS Hydro report until the next meeting.

Town Board

The Paonia Town Board is holding a special meeting on July 12, 2021, at 5:00 PM. The only substantive item on the agenda is a presentation from CIRSA (Colorado Intergovernmental Risk Sharing Agency) on best practices. The agenda is otherwise procedural, consisting of roll call, agenda approval, announcements, and adjournment.

• CIRSA presentation on best practices

The Paonia Town Board held a special work session on July 12, 2021, that consisted solely of a presentation by Sam Light from CIRSA on best practices for public officials. No formal decisions, approvals, or votes were made during the meeting. The session was adjourned at 7:19 pm.

• No decisions were made; the meeting was a work session with a CIRSA presentation only.

Town Board

The Paonia Town Board is holding a special meeting with a single substantive agenda item: a presentation from CIRSA on best practices. The agenda is otherwise procedural, consisting of roll call, agenda approval, announcements, and adjournment. Possible action may be taken on the presentation item.

• CIRSA presentation on best practices

The special Town Board meeting scheduled for June 28, 2021, was cancelled. No agenda was approved, no announcements were made, and no new business, including the planned CIRSA presentation on best practices, was conducted. The meeting did not proceed to adjournment.

• Cancelled the special Town Board meeting scheduled for June 28, 2021

Town Board

The Paonia Town Board will hold its regular meeting on June 22, 2021, with possible action on most items. Key business includes additional work on the water infrastructure analysis, a second reading of a franchise agreement with Delta-Montrose Electric Association, and a fee schedule amendment. The board will also discuss a memorandum of understanding with Delta County regarding the North Fork Valley Airport and local liquor license distance restrictions.

• Additional professional engineering services for water infrastructure analysis with JDS Hydro
• Second reading and possible adoption of Ordinance 2021-02 – franchise agreement with Delta-Montrose Electric Association
• Resolution 2021-06 – Town Fee Schedule Amendment
• Memorandum of Understanding with Delta County for North Fork Valley Airport (discussion only)
• Dog registration fee waiver request

The Town Board approved Ordinance 2021-02, the DMEA franchise agreement, on second reading with a 4-2 vote. The board also approved a $4,769.49 change order for the water infrastructure analysis, waived park fees for the BMW Rally, and approved a $35 fee for playstreets from April to October. A motion to purchase a police radar sign for $17,300 failed, and disbursements were approved without that purchase.

• Approved Ordinance 2021-02, the DMEA franchise agreement, as modified (4-2).
• Approved a $4,769.49 change order to finalize the water infrastructure study with 6 months of data.
• Waived $400 in park fees for the BMW Rally.
• Approved playstreets from April to October with a $35 fee.
• Denied the purchase of a police radar sign for $17,300.
• Approved disbursements of $45,710.38, excluding the radar sign.
• Approved waiving dog registration fees for Cherry Days.
• Approved the marijuana licensing and fee schedule.

Virtual Meeting

The Paonia Town Council is meeting virtually to discuss a GOCO Parks, Recreation and Trails grant application with Western Slope Consulting, including design workshop outcomes and next steps. Possible action may be taken on this item.

• Review of GOCO Parks, Recreation and Trails grant
• Discussion of design workshop outcomes
• Next steps for the grant project

The Paonia Town Council held a virtual work session on June 17, 2021. The only regular business was a discussion with Western Slope Consulting regarding the GOCO Parks, Recreation and Trails Grant review, including outcomes from a Design Workshop and next steps. No additional minutes were taken, and no formal decisions were recorded.

• Discussed GOCO Parks, Recreation and Trails Grant review with Western Slope Consulting
• Discussed Design Workshop outcomes and next steps
• No formal decisions or approvals were recorded in the minutes

Town Board

The Paonia Town Board will consider several items, including a proposed Dark Skies ordinance, an amendment to a water infrastructure analysis contract, approval of an engineering fee estimate for Grand Avenue street projects, and an amended Tree Board ordinance. The board may take action on all items unless noted as discussion only.

• Dark Skies Proposed Ordinance Review
• Ordinance 2021-03 Board of Appeals
• Amendment to contract for Professional Engineering Services – Water Infrastructure Analysis
• Approval of SGM Engineering Fee Estimate for Grand Avenue Street Projects
• Ordinance 2021-TBD Amended Tree Board Ordinance

The Paonia Town Board approved multiple items, including $4,980 for Task 1 of the JDS Hydro water study, a $10,492 engineering fee for the Grand Avenue street project, and adoption of United Healthcare plans with the town paying 90% of the lower-cost plan. The board also approved Ordinance 2021-03 (Board of Appeals), an amended Tree Board ordinance, and waived $525 in Cherry Days fees. A motion to approve the DMEA franchise agreement failed, and the board directed staff to bring it back as an ordinance.

• Approved $4,980 for JDS Hydro water study Task 1 (4-1)
• Approved $10,492 SGM Engineering fee for Grand Avenue street project (unanimous)
• Adopted United Healthcare plans; town pays 90% of lower-cost plan (4-2)
• Approved Ordinance 2021-03 Board of Appeals (unanimous)
• Approved amended Tree Board ordinance (unanimous)
• Waived $525 Cherry Days fees in lieu of sponsorship (unanimous)
• DMEA franchise agreement motion failed; to be re-agendized as ordinance
• Directed staff to provide all JDS Hydro records within 30 days (unanimous)

Town Board

The Paonia Town Board will hold its regular meeting on May 25, 2021, with possible action on all items unless noted as discussion only. Key items include a community member ethics complaint, an update on the DMEA franchise agreement, and Ordinance 2021-03 regarding the Board of Appeals. New business includes a pre-annexation extension request for Lot 5 Hawks Haven Subdivision, a trail plan presentation and in-kind request from The Nature Connection and Western Slope Conservation Center, a mural proposal for Poulos Park, and policies for Town Park use and fund balance.

• Community Member Ethics Complaint
• DMEA Franchise Agreement Update
• Ordinance 2021-03 Board of Appeals
• Lot 5 Hawks Haven Subdivision Pre-Annexation Extension Request
• Trail Plan Presentation and In-Kind Request by The Nature Connection & Western Slope Conservation Center

The Paonia Town Board approved several items, including an in-kind contribution of up to $5,000 for the Nature Connection trail project, a mural at Poulos Park, and modifications to Ordinance 2021-03 setting the Board of Appeals and Zoning Board of Adjustments to five members with the Building Official excluded. The board also approved a motion to require proof of liability insurance for the Play Street closure event and accepted a pre-annexation extension request for Hawks Haven subdivision. A motion to direct review of future annexation of Hawks Haven failed for lack of a second.

• Approved in-kind contributions up to $5,000 for trail project (all yes)
• Approved Poulos Park Wall Mural (all yes)
• Set Board of Appeals/ZBA membership to 5, Building Official excluded (all yes)
• Modified code to clarify Building Official not a member of ZBA/Appeals (all yes)
• Adjusted qualifications to reference Appendix B of International Building Code (all yes)
• Changed 18-11-30 to waive fees if Board of Appeals finds for applicant (all yes)
• Approved Hawks Haven pre-annexation extension request (all yes)
• Motion to review future annexation of Hawks Haven failed (no second)

Town Board

The Paonia Town Board will consider several land-use and regulatory items, including a variance application, a street closure request, and ordinances on accessory dwelling units and a board of appeals. They will also discuss a franchise agreement update with DMEA and a community member ethics complaint. The meeting includes routine reports and consent agenda items.

• Mattingly-Clark's End variance application
• Ordinance 2021-TBD on Board of Appeals
• 300 Block of Poplar Avenue street closure request by Barb Heck
• DMEA franchise agreement update
• Ordinance 2021-TBD on Accessory Dwelling Units

The Paonia Town Board approved a variance for the Clark's End Subdivision road grader slope and approved the Picken in the Park event for August 2021. The board also introduced the DMEA franchise agreement for a first read, directed staff to identify unapproved ADUs, and tabled an ethics complaint. Several items were discussed but not decided, including a possible stage 2 drought declaration and a street closure request.

• Approved Clark's End variance application (unanimous)
• Approved Picken in the Park event for August 2021 (unanimous)
• Introduced DMEA franchise agreement for first read (unanimous)
• Directed staff to identify unapproved ADUs in town (unanimous)
• Tabled ethics complaint until complainant can attend (unanimous, Trustee Knutson recused)
• Directed GAPS and Town Attorney to draft food truck ordinance (unanimous)
• Approved disbursements as presented (unanimous)
• Approved modified consent agenda removing Picken in the Park item (unanimous)

Town Board

The Paonia Town Board is holding a work session with a single substantive agenda item: the second session of 'Rethinking Conflict' presentation by Lambert Grange #439. All items are subject to possible action unless noted as discussion only. The agenda is otherwise procedural, including roll call and approval of the agenda.

• Lambert Grange #439 – Rethinking Conflict Presentation Session Two

The Paonia Town Board held a work session on May 4, 2021, with no formal decisions or actions taken. The session focused on continued discussion of a conflict-resolution workshop led by Cassandra Shenk of Lambert Grange #439, covering topics such as meeting length, Roberts Rules, and community engagement. The board also discussed community values and various methods for public input, including social media and surveys.

• No formal decisions or actions taken at work session

Planning Commission

The Paonia Planning Commission will meet to consider a variance application for the Mattingly-Clark's End property and discuss a proposed ordinance on Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs). The agenda also includes appointing a new commission chair and approving minutes from previous meetings. All items may be acted upon unless noted as discussion only.

• Mattingly - Clark's End Variance Application
• Ordinance - TBD Accessory Dwelling Units
• Appointment of New Commission Chair
• Approval of Regular Minutes – February 18, 2021 Work Session & April 16, 2021

The Paonia Planning Commission recommended approval of a variance for the Clark's End Subdivision to increase the road cul-de-sac by 0.5%, with Commissioner Hunter recused. The commission also recommended the Board approve an accessory dwelling unit (ADU) ordinance with amendments requiring adherence to town setbacks and adequate parking instead of one off-street space. The meeting was procedural and included approval of prior minutes and a temporary appointment of Lucy Hunter as Chairperson.

• Recommended approval of Clark's End variance for 0.5% cul-de-sac increase (motion carried)
• Recommended ADU ordinance with amendments: adhere to town setbacks and adequate parking (motion carried)
• Approved agenda as presented
• Approved minutes from 02/18/2021 and 04/16/2021 as corrected
• Temporarily appointed Lucy Hunter as Chairperson

Town Board

The Paonia Town Board will hold a public hearing on the Riverbank Neighborhood Major Subdivision, take a second read of the retail marijuana ordinance, and consider a new Board of Appeals ordinance. The board will also enter executive session to receive legal advice regarding a citizen complaint against a board member.

• Public hearing: Riverbank Neighborhood Major Subdivision review
• Second read: Retail Marijuana Ordinance 2021-01
• New: Ordinance 2021-TBD Board of Appeals
• Executive session: legal advice on citizen complaint against Trustee Dave Knutson
• Consent agenda: April 13, 2021 minutes and Friends of the Paradise Theatre event permit

The Paonia Town Board held a public hearing on the Riverbank Neighborhood Major Subdivision and ultimately approved it with conditions, including requiring staff to contain SIA-bonds. The board also denied a variance, rejected a re-zoning to R-1, and voted to prohibit development beyond phase 1 until the water moratorium is lifted. The retail marijuana ordinance 2021-01 was accepted with changes noted.

• Approved Riverbank Neighborhood Major Subdivision with conditions and staff to contain SIA-bonds
• Denied variance 2 and directed staff to work with developer
• Rejected motion to re-zone to R-1
• Prohibited development beyond phase 1 until water moratorium lifted and water taps purchased
• Sent project back to Planning Commission for further review on bonding issue
• Amended motion to require clarification from highway department on access
• Accepted retail marijuana ordinance 2021-01 with changes noted
• Tabled ordinance 2021-TBD Board of Appeals and Building Official Survey

Planning Commission

The Paonia Planning Commission will consider the Riverbank Neighborhood Subdivision application, including a review of the applicant's materials, town administrator recommendations, and engineering reports. The commission may take action on the application, which includes items such as a sketch plan, covenants, and a subdivision improvements agreement. The agenda also includes approval of the June 22, 2020, regular minutes.

• Riverbank Neighborhood Subdivision application review
• Town Administrator review and recommendations (Attachments A-D)
• Town Attorney letter regarding engineer review
• Initial independent engineering plan review
• Application items including geotechnical spoils report, sketch plan, covenants, drainage report, and traffic impact

The Paonia Planning Commission recommended approval of the Riverbank Neighborhood Subdivision to the Board of Trustees, subject to several conditions including re-zoning to R-1, limiting development to lots 1 and 2 until the water moratorium is lifted, and requiring the applicant to provide wetlands information. The commission also recommended approval of a road length variance and denial of a variance to defer sidewalk, curb, and gutter installation. A motion to keep R-2 zoning with restrictions failed.

• Recommended approval of Variance 1 for road length and emergency turn-around relocation (motion carried)
• Recommended denial of Variance 2 to defer sidewalk, curb, and gutter installation (motion carried)
• Motion to continue R-2 zoning with restrictions failed (1-2)
• Recommended re-zoning of Riverbank subdivision to R-1 (motion carried)
• Recommended limiting development to lots 1 and 2 until water moratorium is lifted (motion carried)
• Recommended approval of Riverbank subdivision with stipulations (motion carried)
• Recommended applicant provide wetlands status information to the Board (motion carried)

Town Board

The Paonia Town Board will hold a second reading of a retail marijuana ordinance and discuss proposed outdoor lighting regulations. The board will also consider modifying its meeting schedule and creating a Board of Appeals. Several routine items, including liquor license renewals and special event permits, are on the consent agenda.

• Retail Marijuana Ordinance 2021-01 - second read
• Proposed outdoor lighting regulations
• Ordinance 2021-TBD creating a Board of Appeals
• Liquor license renewal for Curiel, LLC dba Rio Bravo
• Special event permits for Blue Sage Center for the Arts and The Learning Council

The Board tabled a motion to modify the Board meeting schedule until May 11, 2021, after discussion and public input. They also reviewed and made several amendments to the Retail Marijuana Ordinance, including changes to definitions, fees, and license terms, and tabled the Board of Appeals discussion. The Board approved the agenda as amended and the disbursements as presented.

Town Board

The Paonia Town Board will hold a work session on April 6, 2021, to discuss three unfinished business items: a presentation on rethinking conflict by Lambert Grange #439, street closure policies, and a review of retreat goals. The meeting is in-person at 214 Grand Avenue Community Room, with face coverings required. Possible action may be taken on all items unless noted as discussion only.

• Lambert Grange #439 – Rethinking Conflict Presentation
• Street Closure Policies
• Review and Discussion Regarding Retreat Goals

The Town Board held a work session with no formal votes or decisions. They discussed street closure policies for Grand Ave, reviewed retreat goals, and heard a conflict resolution presentation. The board will continue street closure discussions at the next meeting, and the administrator will approve pending May closures.

• No formal decisions or votes taken at work session
• Street closure policy discussion continued to next meeting
• Administrator to approve pending May street closures

Planning Commission

The Paonia Planning Commission will hold a review hearing for the Riverbank Neighborhood Major Subdivision application by Old World LLC. The commission will consider the application, including the geotechnical report, engineering reviews, and community input. The meeting also includes approval of the June 22, 2020 regular minutes.

• Riverbank Neighborhood Major Subdivision review hearing for Old World LLC
• Geotechnical report (soils report) as application item 1
• Independent engineering plan review and applicant's modifications
• Town attorney letter regarding engineer review
• Community member input letter

The Paonia Planning Commission met on March 25, 2021, to review the Riverbank Neighborhood Major Subdivision application. The meeting included a public hearing and review of engineering reports, geotechnical soils report, and community input. No final decision was recorded in the minutes; the item appears to have been continued or tabled for further review.

• Approved agenda for March 25, 2021 meeting
• Conducted public hearing for Riverbank Neighborhood Major Subdivision
• Reviewed engineering plan review and applicant's modifications
• Reviewed geotechnical report and application items 1-14
• No final vote recorded on subdivision approval

Town Board

The Paonia Town Board will hold a first reading of Retail Marijuana Ordinance 2021-01, which could allow retail marijuana sales in town. The board will also discuss extending the local disaster declaration, updating its meeting schedule, and policies for closing Grand Avenue for events. Several liquor license renewals and a special event license are on the consent agenda.

• Retail Marijuana Ordinance 2021-01 - first read
• Resolution 2021-05 Local Disaster Declaration Extension
• Special event liquor license for Friends of the Paradise Theatre - Poulos Park Concert Series
• Liquor license renewals for Thomas Waldo's and The Flying Fork
• Discussion on Grand Avenue street closure policies

The Paonia Town Board approved the first reading of Retail Marijuana Ordinance 2021-01 with proposed changes, including clarifying license limits and delivery rules. They also approved a farmers market at Town Park, extended the local disaster declaration, and discussed a new meeting schedule and street closure policy.

• Approved Retail Marijuana Ordinance 2021-01 first reading with changes (4-1)
• Approved The Learning Council farmers market at Town Park (4-1)
• Approved Resolution 2021-05 Local Disaster Declaration Extension (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including liquor license renewals (unanimous)
• Directed attorney to draft plan for 3-week meeting schedule
• Set work session for April 6 to discuss street closure policy

Town Board

The Paonia Town Board is holding a work session with one substantive item: a draft ordinance (2021-TBD) concerning retail and medical marijuana stores. The board may take action on this item. The rest of the agenda is procedural, including roll call and adjournment.

• Draft ordinance 2021-TBD on retail and medical marijuana stores
• Possible action on all agenda items unless noted as discussion only
• Work session held in-person at Town Hall, 214 Grand Avenue

The Town Board of Trustees held a work session to discuss a draft ordinance for retail and medical marijuana stores. The board directed staff to cap the number of locations at six, prohibit off-premises signage, set operating hours from 8:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M., and require a $10,000 cash bond. They also directed that licenses be held for one year before transfer, and that the ordinance include occupational tax and delivery rules consistent with state law. No formal vote was taken; the board gave direction for drafting the ordinance.

• Directed a cap of six total marijuana store locations in C-1 and C-2 districts.
• Directed no off-premises signage, modeled after liquor store regulations.
• Set operating hours from 8:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M.
• Directed inclusion of state delivery rules and clarification that delivery is not allowed outside town limits.
• Directed a $10,000 cash bond for marijuana licenses.
• Directed cross-referencing state law for good character in the application process.
• Directed that marijuana licenses be held for one year before transfer.
• Directed striking 'Alcohol or drug facility' from defined terms in section 6-4-20.

Virtual Meeting

The Paonia Board of Trustees will hold a virtual regular meeting on March 9, 2021, preceded by a work session on the 'Paonia in Motion' plan. The board will consider resolutions to appropriate additional funds within the 2020 budget for the General and Capital Funds, and will review an Accessory Dwelling Unit ordinance for referral to the Planning Commission. Other business includes scheduling a work session on marijuana ordinance regulations, a letter of support for wildfire mitigation, and discussion of a decommissioned water storage tank.

• Resolution 2021-03: Appropriation of additional funds within the 2020 budget (General Fund)
• Resolution 2021-04: Appropriation of additional funds within the 2020 budget (Capital Fund)
• Ordinance 2021-TBD: Accessory Dwelling Unit Regulation - review and referral to Planning Commission
• Marijuana Ordinance Regulations - Work Session Schedule
• Decommissioned ½ Million Water Storage Tank

The Paonia Town Board held a virtual meeting on March 9, 2021, approving the consent agenda as amended and disbursements as presented. They heard a presentation on the Parks Recreation and Trails master plan (Paonia in Motion) and updates on various topics including COVID-19 vaccine events, street projects, and a water tank remediation. No substantive policy decisions were made beyond routine approvals.

• Approved the agenda as presented.
• Approved disbursements as presented.
• Approved the consent agenda as amended.
• Heard a presentation on the Paonia in Motion master plan update.
• Discussed food truck regulations and water committee priorities, but took no formal action.
• Received updates on COVID-19 vaccine event, street projects, and water tank remediation.

Virtual Meeting

The Paonia Board of Trustees will meet virtually to discuss and possibly act on several items, including ordinances establishing marijuana regulations and accessory dwelling unit rules, a resolution amending the 2020 budget, and a resolution modifying encroachment for liquor-licensed establishments. They will also discuss a DMEA franchise fee/sales tax update, a sanitary survey follow-up, capital equipment acquisition, and demolition of a water storage tank. The meeting includes routine reports and a consent agenda.

• Ordinance 2021-TBD establishing marijuana regulations
• Ordinance 2021-TBD accessory dwelling unit regulation
• Resolution 2021-02 amending 2020 budget
• Resolution 2021-03 modification to encroachment of liquor licensed establishments
• Demolition and removal of decommissioned ½ million water storage tank

The Paonia Town Board approved a motion limiting recreational and medical marijuana shops to one per city block (including both sides of the street), with 5 ayes and 1 nay. The board also unanimously approved allowing marijuana delivery under the same regulations as liquor delivery. Other actions included approving a $9,817 skid-steer purchase, tabling a water tank demolition, and approving Resolution 2021-03 on liquor license encroachments.

• Approved motion limiting marijuana shops to one per city block (5-1)
• Approved marijuana delivery with liquor delivery regulations (unanimous)
• Approved $9,817 skid-steer purchase from Honnen Equipment (unanimous)
• Tabled demolition of decommissioned water storage tank until next meeting (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2021-03 modifying liquor license encroachments (unanimous)
• Tabled Accessory Dwelling Unit ordinance until next meeting (unanimous)
• Approved disbursements as presented (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including 02-09-2021 minutes (unanimous)

Virtual Meeting

The Paonia Town Board and Planning Commission will hold a virtual work session to discuss updates to Municipal Code Chapter 18 and the town's Master Plan. This is a discussion-only meeting; no final decisions are scheduled. The meeting will be held via Zoom and telephone.

• Discussion of Municipal Code Chapter 18 Update
• Discussion of Master Plan Update

The Paonia Town Board and Planning & Zoning Commission held a work session to review the proposed Municipal Building Code update (Chapter 18). No formal decisions or votes were taken; the session was limited to discussion and suggestions, including adding a Board of Appeals, clarifying sign rules, and adopting the IRC and IBC codes. The Master Plan update was also discussed, with Trustee Meck volunteering to edit the document.

• No formal decisions or votes taken during work session
• Discussed adding a Board of Appeals; Town Attorney drafting language
• Suggested amending political sign rules and defining temporary signs
• Trustee Meck volunteered to edit Master Plan into a readable document
• Discussed adopting IRC for single-family/duplex and IBC for commercial buildings
• Suggested delaying adoption of appendix L fee schedule

Virtual Meeting

The Paonia Board of Trustees will hold a virtual meeting to discuss and possibly act on several items, including letters of support for a North Fork EMS grant and a Western Slope Conservation Center letter to federal officials. The agenda also includes routine reports, disbursements, and approval of prior meeting minutes. Most items are regular business, with no major rezonings or large contracts listed.

• Letter of support for North Fork EMS Balance & Fitness Program grant
• Letter to US elected officials from Western Slope Conservation Center
• Approval of regular meeting minutes from January 26, 2021
• Treasurer update on DMEA franchise fee/sales tax
• Disbursements approval

The Paonia Town Board met virtually on February 9, 2021, and approved a letter of support for a North Fork EMS fitness program grant, a letter to US elected officials from the Western Slope Conservation Center, and the consent agenda. A motion to direct the treasurer to meet with the town attorney about sales tax on franchise fees failed for lack of a second, but an amended version passed 5-1. The board tabled discussion on meeting format until an in-person meeting.

• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved North Fork EMS Balance & Fitness Program Grant Letter of Support (unanimous)
• Approved Western Slope Conservation Center Letter to US Elected Officials (5-1)
• Approved consent agenda including 01/26/2021 minutes (unanimous)
• Directed Treasurer King to meet with Town Attorney Nerlin to analyze sales tax charge (5-1); original motion failed for lack of a second
• Tabled work session/regular meeting format discussion until in-person meeting

Virtual Meeting

The Paonia Board of Trustees will meet virtually to discuss and possibly act on several items, including a follow-up on the 2020 sanitary survey, the administrator's evaluation results, and an amended contract for the town administrator. The agenda also includes routine reports, disbursements, and an executive session for legal advice on a specific lawsuit.

• 2020 Sanitary Survey Follow-Up #3
• Administrator Evaluation Results
• Town Administrator Amended Contract
• Disbursements
• Executive session on Eric Pace v. Town of Paonia

The Paonia Town Board unanimously approved the Town Administrator's amended contract, including a salary increase that had been deferred by the administrator. The board also approved the administrator's evaluation, disbursements, and consent agenda, and added several items to the next agenda, including discussions on DMEA franchise fees and alternative meeting formats. No action was taken in executive session regarding Eric Pace v. Town of Paonia.

• Approved amended Town Administrator contract (unanimous)
• Approved Administrator evaluation as presented (unanimous)
• Approved disbursements as provided (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda with corrections to 1/12/2021 minutes (unanimous)
• Added DMEA franchise fee discussion to next agenda (unanimous)
• Added alternative meeting formats discussion to next agenda (unanimous)
• Added discussion on individual trustee letter signing to next agenda (unanimous)

Virtual Meeting

The Paonia Board of Trustees will meet virtually to discuss and possibly act on several items, including a resolution on public posting, appointments to the Tree Board, term limits for the Advisory Water Committee, and an ordinance on outdoor lighting regulations. The agenda also includes routine items like disbursements, minutes approval, and a liquor license renewal for Louie's Pizza My Heart. An executive session is scheduled for a personnel matter (Town Administrator 6-month review) and legal advice on Eric Pace v. Town of Paonia.

• Ordinance 2021-TBD Outdoor Lighting Regulations
• Resolution 2021-01 Public Posting
• Paonia Tree Board Appointments
• Advisory Water Committee – Term Limits
• Liquor License Renewal: Aspen Yoga Inc dba Louie's Pizza My Heart

The Paonia Town Board approved Resolution 2021-01 designating Town Hall as the public posting place and Delta County Independent as the official newspaper. It also appointed three members to the Tree Board, approved a random draw for Advisory Water Committee staggered terms, and sent a draft outdoor lighting ordinance to the Dark Skies Committee for revisions. The board approved disbursements and the consent agenda, and entered executive session with no action taken.

• Approved Resolution 2021-01 designating public posting place and newspaper of record (unanimous)
• Appointed Paula Martin, Greg Hottinger, and Moriah Whoolilurie to the Tree Board (unanimous)
• Approved random draw for Advisory Water Committee staggered terms (unanimous)
• Sent draft outdoor lighting ordinance to Dark Skies Committee for revisions (unanimous)
• Approved end-of-year disbursements (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including liquor license renewal for Loui's Pizza My Heart (unanimous)
• Entered executive session for personnel and legal matters; no action taken