Paonia public meetings in 2022
38 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Town Board
The Town Board is meeting to approve the 2023 budget and set the mill levy. The board will also consider several engineering contracts and a resolution to opt-out of FAMLI.
- Resolution 2022-17: Adopting the 2023 Budget
- Resolution 2022-16: Setting of the Mill Levy
- Resolution 2022-13: Decision to Opt-Out of FAMLI
- Contracts for SGM and RESPEC for general engineering, water, and sewer
- Adoption of Ordinance 2022-07 regarding Charter Communications
The Town Board approved the 2023 budget and the mill levy. The board also appointed an interim town clerk and approved several infrastructure and public safety contracts. A resolution to opt-out of FAMLI was passed following a public hearing.
- Adopted 2023 Budget (5-1)
- Adopted Resolution 2022-16 setting the mill levy (unanimous)
- Approved $54,895 RFP for Master Plan Update with Phoenix Rising Resources (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution 2022-13 to opt-out of FAMLI (unanimous)
- Appointed Amanda Mojarro as Interim Town Clerk (5-1)
- Approved up to $18,000 for Public Works/Town Shop tools (unanimous)
- Approved contract for RESPEC for general water and sewer engineering (unanimous)
- Adopted Ordinance 2022-07 regarding Charter Communications (unanimous)
Town Board
The Town Board is holding a special meeting to conduct an executive session. The board will discuss finalist applicants for the Town Administrator position and develop negotiation strategies.
- Executive session regarding finalist applicants for the Town Administrator position
The Town Board decided to reopen the recruitment process for the Town Administrator position. The Board also approved an updated salary range for the role.
- Approved motion to reopen the recruitment process (unanimous)
- Approved changing salary range to $85,000 — $120,000 (unanimous)
- Approved entering executive session to discuss personnel matters (unanimous)
Town Board
The Town Board is holding a special meeting to conduct a meet and greet with finalist candidates for the Town Administrator position.
- Meet and Greet with Town Administrator Finalist Candidates
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will review a contractor presentation regarding the potential use of a school building. The body will also discuss GIS overlays, water taps, and an intergovernmental agreement with the Delta County Planning Commission.
- Contractor presentation on school building potential use
- Presentation of GIS overlay and water taps
- Review of Intergovernmental Agreement between Delta County Planning Commission and the Town of Paonia
Town Board
The Town Board is holding a special meeting to enter an executive session. The board will discuss strategy for negotiations and prepare interview questions for a finalist candidate for the Town Administrator position.
- Executive session for Town Administrator finalist candidate interview preparation and negotiation strategy
The Town Board met for a special session to discuss the interview process and candidate selection for the Town Administrator position. No other substantive decisions were recorded.
- Approved the meeting agenda
- Entered executive session to develop strategy and interview questions for the Town Administrator finalist candidate
Town Board
The Town Board is meeting to review a sewer cost of service analysis and discuss updates to utility rates. The board will also discuss the interview process for a Town Administrator.
- RCAC Presentation - Sewer Cost of Service Analysis
- Resolution 2022-14 Garbage Rates
- Resolution 2022-15 Water Rates and Charges
- Ordinance 2022-08 Sewer Rates
- Town Administrator interview next steps
The Town Board adopted three separate resolutions and an ordinance to establish new rates for garbage, water, and wastewater services. The board also scheduled interviews for the Town Manager position. The town announced it was awarded a $79,000 Innovative Housing Grant from DOLA.
- Adopted Resolution 2022-14 establishing Garbage Rates and Charges (5-1)
- Passed Resolution 2022-15 establishing Water Rates and Charges (5-1)
- Approved Ordinance 2022-08 establishing Wastewater/Sewer Rates and Charges (5-1)
- Decided to contact Town Manager finalists for interviews on December 12 and 13, 2022
- Scheduled Special Meeting and Executive Session for December 2 at 2:30pm
Town Board
The Town Board will hold a public hearing on opting out of FAMLI and discuss updates to water, sewer, and garbage rates. The meeting also includes reviews of Town Administrator finalists and police vehicle purchases.
- Resolution 2022-13: Decision to Opt-Out of FAMLI (Public Hearing)
- Resolution 2022-15: Water Rates and Charges
- Ordinance 2022-08: Sewer Rates
- Resolution 2022-14: Garbage Rates
- Police Department Vehicle Purchase
The Town Board approved a maximum expenditure of $60,500 for a fully outfitted police vehicle. The Board also adopted a new flag policy and established specific limits on street closures for commercial districts. A public hearing regarding the FAMLI opt-out was continued to December 13.
- Approved police vehicle purchase maximum of $60,500
- Adopted flag policy as amended
- Required event holders to provide proof of general liability insurance for street closures
- Limited C-1 and C-2 street closures to 6 per calendar year
- Limited street closures to 10 hours and one consecutive day unless approved by Board
- Continued FAMLI opt-out public hearing to December 13
- Accepted 4 applicants for the Tree Board
- Approved Town Hall holiday closure requests
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will review RFP proposals from PRR and Kaart to make recommendations to the Board of Trustees. The body will also discuss post-water moratorium plans regarding the annual number of water taps released for in-town and out-of-town use.
- Review of PRR and Kaart RFP proposals
- Review of Intergovernmental Agreement between Delta County Planning Commission and the Town of Paonia
- Discussion of JDS Hydro Memo regarding annual water tap releases
Town Board
The Town Board will hold a special meeting to discuss non-finalist applicants for the Town Administrator position in executive session. The board will also hold a public discussion regarding the Interim Clerk.
- Executive session regarding Town Administrator non-finalist applicants
- Public discussion of Interim Clerk
Town Board
The Town Board is holding a special meeting to review candidates for the Town Administrator position. This includes an executive session to develop strategy and discuss non-finalist applicants.
- Executive session regarding non-finalist applicants for Town Administrator
- Public discussion regarding non-finalist applicants for Town Administrator
The Town Board held a special meeting and entered an executive session to discuss applicants for the Town Administrator position. Following the session, the Board decided how to handle candidates not selected as finalists.
- Approved agenda (unanimous)
- Entered executive session to discuss non-finalist Town Administrator applicants (unanimous)
- Approved motion for Personnel Committee to notify candidates not chosen as finalists (unanimous)
Town Board
The Town Board is holding a special meeting to conduct an executive session. The board will discuss non-finalist applicants for the Town Administrator position.
- Executive session regarding interviews and discussion of non-finalist applicants for Town Administrator
The Town Board met for a special session primarily to conduct an executive session. The session focused on interviews and discussions regarding non-finalist applicants for the Town Administrator position.
- Approved motion to enter executive session to discuss Town Administrator applicants
Town Board
The Town Board will conduct a public hearing regarding the 2023 proposed budget. The meeting also includes discussions on legal opinions for a balcony encroachment and various town contracts.
- Public hearing for 2023 Proposed Budget
- Promotion of Interim Chief Matthew Laiminger to Police Chief
- Legal opinion regarding 223 Grand Avenue balcony encroachment
- North Fork Valley Creative Coalition holiday art fair extended street closure
- Revision to Town Attorney contract and contract with Interim Town Administrator
Town Board
The Town Board will hold a special virtual meeting to discuss the Interim Town Administrator position. This includes an executive session to review non-finalist applicants and a public discussion regarding interim contract services.
- Executive session regarding non-finalist applicants for Interim Town Administrator
- Public discussion of interim contract Town Administrator services
The Town Board met in a special session to discuss the Interim Town Administrator position. Following an executive session, the board voted to offer an agreement to Leslie Klusmire for the role.
- Approved agenda (unanimous)
- Entered executive session to discuss Interim Town Administrator applicants (5-0)
- Directed Mayor Bachran and Legal Counsel to offer an agreement to Leslie Klusmire for the Interim Administrator position (unanimous)
Town Board
The Town Board is holding a special meeting to discuss recommendations from the town administrator screening committee. This discussion will take place in an executive session regarding a personnel matter.
- Discussion of town administrator screening committee recommendations regarding interviews and processes
Town Board
The Town Board will hold a public hearing regarding a liquor license for NIDO Hotel & Restaurant and consider the appointment of a Town Attorney. The meeting also includes a review of the town budget and proposed ordinances for accessory dwelling units and banners and flags.
- Public hearing for EdFood Yo, LLC dba NIDO Hotel & Restaurant liquor license
- Resolution 13-2022 regarding the appointment of Town Attorney
- Proposed Accessory Dwelling Unit Ordinance
- Proposed Banner & Flag Policy
- Blue Sage Center liquor license renewal and special event permit
Town Board
The Town Board will hold a special meeting to review the proposed 2023 budget and transmittal letter. A subsequent regular meeting will address several new business items, including personnel and policy updates.
- Review of 2023 Proposed Budget & Transmittal Letter
- Proposed Accessory Dwelling Unit Ordinance
- Public Censure of Trustee Markle
- Planning Commission Master Plan Request for Proposals
- Street Committee Banners & Flags Policies final draft
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission is meeting to conduct follow-up discussions on two items. These include a request for proposals for the Master Plan update and suggested changes to Resolution 2017-11.
- Follow-up on Master Plan Update Request for Proposals
- Follow-up on suggested changes to Resolution 2017-11
Town Board
The Town Board is meeting for a special session to conduct Budget Session #4. The board will also address a confidentiality agreement for the Town Administrator.
- Budget Session #4
- Town Administrator Confidentiality Agreement
Town Board
The Town Board will hold a budget session for enterprise funds and a regular meeting to address unfinished business. Key discussions include a citizens' initiative regarding the water moratorium and a housing planning grant from DOLA.
- Budget Session #3 Enterprise Funds
- Citizens’ Initiative to Repeal the Water Moratorium
- Department of Local Affairs (DOLA) Innovative Housing Planning Grant
- Acceptance of the Unmodified 2021 Paonia Audit
- Resolution TBD-2022 Revision of Resolution 2017-10 Rules of Procedure
Town Board
The Town Board will hold a special meeting to discuss new business, specifically a presentation regarding the 2021 audit. The session includes a period for community comment.
- 2021 Audit Presentation by Chadwick, Stienkirchner, Davis
Town Board
The Town Board will conduct its second 2023 budget session and address a citizens' initiative to repeal the water moratorium. The meeting includes discussions on infrastructure rehabilitation and the search for a new Town Administrator.
- Citizens’ Initiative to Repeal the Water Moratorium
- Use of American Rescue Plan Funds for Clock Plant & Pressure Reducing Vault Rehabilitation
- Ordinance 10-2022 regarding Board Meeting Day of the Week
- Draft Resolution TBD-2022 for Northfork Airport Advisory Committee
- Lexipol Procurement for Paonia Police Department
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will discuss updates to the Paonia Comprehensive Master Plan. The body will also review Ordinance 2017-11 regarding the relocation of specific zoning regulations to the building chapter of the town code.
- Paonia Comprehensive Master Plan Update
- Review of Ordinance 2017-11: Relocation of Zoning Chapter 16 regulations to Building Chapter 18
Town Board
The Town Board is holding a work session to review the board's code of conduct and rules of procedure. The board will also discuss a Request for Proposal for an executive search firm to fill the Town Administrator position.
- Executive Search Firm Request for Proposal for Town Administrator position
- Review of Resolution 2017-06 Code of Conduct
- Review of Resolution 2017-10 Rules of Procedure
Town Board
The Town Board is holding a work session to discuss the proposed 2023 budget. This is the second session dedicated to this topic.
- Proposed 2023 Budget Session #2
Virtual Meeting
The Board of Trustees is meeting virtually to conduct interviews for municipal attorney candidates. These interviews will take place in a breakout room and are not open to the public.
- Municipal attorney candidate interviews
Town Board
The Town Board will conduct a public hearing regarding an amendment to Chapter 18 of the Municipal Code concerning i-Codes. The meeting also includes a budget workshop and discussions on land use code modifications.
- Public hearing: Ordinance 06-2022 Amendment of Chapter 18 of the Municipal Code Concerning i-Codes
- Liquor license renewal for Berg Harvest, LLC dba Berg Harvest Mercantile
- Discussion on Tier II Grants and State Revolving Fund Loans
- Land use code modifications presentation by community member Suzanne Watson
- Scheduling of work session for Resolution 2017-06 Board Sanctioned Code of Conduct
Town Board
The Town Board will hold a special meeting to discuss new business. The primary focus is the outcome of the Request for Proposals for the Paonia Town Attorney.
- Request for Proposals Outcome - Paonia Town Attorney
Town Board
The Town Board is holding a special meeting to discuss modifications to the Mountain Harvest Festival events scheduled for Grand Avenue. The board will also address Resolution 2017-06 regarding Rules of Conduct.
- Modification of Mountain Harvest Festival events on Grand Avenue
- Resolution 2017-06 Rules of Conduct
Town Board
The Town Board will conduct a public hearing regarding Ordinance 06-2022 to amend the Municipal Code concerning i-Codes. The board is also discussing the 2023 budget calendar, town administrator recruitment, and various license renewals.
- Public hearing for Ordinance 06-2022 (i-Codes amendment)
- Request for Proposal for Town Administrator recruitment firm
- Liquor license renewal for Friends of the Paradise Theatre
- Marijuana license renewals for Paonia Purple Dispensary, DMT Paonia LLC (EMJ’s), and Valley High LLC
- Discussion of Tier II Grants and State Revolving Fund Loans
Town Board
The Town Board will conduct public hearings on two ordinances regarding dark skies and municipal i-Codes. The body will also discuss a citizens' initiative to repeal the water moratorium and street closures for the Mountain Harvest Festival.
- Public hearing: Ordinance 05-2022 Dark Skies Ordinance
- Public hearing: Ordinance 06-2022 Amendment of Chapter 18 (i-Codes)
- Grand Avenue street closure for Mountain Harvest Festival (Sept 23-25)
- Citizens’ Initiative to Repeal the Water Moratorium
- Review of 2021 Fiscal Statement Audit
Town Board
The Town Board will discuss the closure of Grand Avenue for the Mountain Harvest Festival and review a grant for CDOT Safe Pathways. The board is also reviewing a Request for Proposal for a Town Attorney and setting goals for the Town Administrator's contract.
- Grand Avenue street closure for Mountain Harvest Festival (Sept 23-25)
- Review of Town Attorney Request for Proposal
- CDOT Safe Pathways for Paonia Grant review
- Liquor license renewals for Paonia Liquors, LLC and 3rd Street Bistro
- Enforcement of Grand Avenue Properties Special Review
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will meet to discuss a Comprehensive Plan and an Intergovernmental Agreement with Delta County Planning. The body will also review minutes from the February 24, 2022 meeting.
- Intergovernmental Agreement discussion with Delta County Planning
- Comprehensive Plan discussion
Town Board
The Town Board is meeting to discuss and potentially take action on local ordinances and building regulations. The agenda includes reviews of budget, grant funding, and property enforcement.
- Second read of Ordinance 05-2022 Dark Skies Ordinance
- First read of Ordinance 06-2022 Building Regulations
- CDOT Safe Pathways for Paonia Grant Review
- Enforcement of Grand Avenue Properties Special Review
- Letter of support for Western Slope Conservation Center regarding Gunnison Outdoor Resources Protection Act
Town Board
The Town Board will meet to appoint a Treasurer, Clerk, and Chief of Police, as well as a Mayor Pro Tem. The board is also scheduled to accept the Paonia in Motion Parks, Recreation, and Trails Master Plan and discuss a sidewalk repair plan.
- Resolution 08-2022: Acceptance of Parks, Recreation, and Trails Master Plan - Paonia in Motion
- Resolution 09-2022: Appointment of Treasurer
- Resolution 10-2022: Appointment of Clerk
- Approval of Appointment of Chief of Police
- Discussion of Sidewalk Fund/Repair Plan
Town Board
The Town Board is meeting to discuss the acceptance of the 'Paonia in Motion' Parks, Recreation, and Trails Master Plan. The board will also consider appointments for the Town Clerk, Treasurer, Town Attorney, and Chief of Police.
- Resolution 08-2022: Acceptance of Parks, Recreation, and Trails Master Plan - Paonia in Motion
- Resolution 09-2022: Appointment of Treasurer
- Resolution 10-2022: Appointment of Town Clerk
- Resolution 11-2022: Appointment of Town Attorney
- Approval of Appointment of Chief of Police
Town Board
The Town Board is holding a special meeting to discuss several unfinished business items and new business. The board will consider a legal settlement and a proposal for an Operator in Responsible Charge.
- Acceptance of Settlement and Release Regarding 20–cv–01389-LTB-GPG - Eric Pace
- Consideration of Operator in Responsible Charge (ORC) Proposal
- Mayoral Planning Commission Trustee Appointment
- Policy & Procedures regarding Police Officers at a meeting and Expelling a Person from Meeting
- Strategic Planning Session Agenda
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission is meeting virtually to discuss a comprehensive plan and an intergovernmental agreement with Delta County Planning.
- Intergovernmental Agreement Discussion with Delta County Planning
- Comprehensive Plan Discussion
Town Board
The Town Board will hold a work session to present the Final Parks Recreation and Trails Master Plan. The regular meeting includes discussions on residential use classifications in C-1 and C-2 districts and the appointment of officers.
- Presentation of Final Parks Recreation and Trails Master Plan
- Liquor license renewal for One Thirty-Three LLC (dba West Elk Wine & Spirits)
- Review of residential use classification and procedures in C-1 & C-2 Districts
- Consideration of Operator in Responsible Charge (ORC) Proposal
- Executive session regarding Eric Pace v. Town of Paonia