Paonia public meetings in 2024

Town Board

The Paonia Town Board will hold a public hearing to inform citizens and gather input on the Capital Improvement Plan Phase I Project Needs Assessment. The meeting also includes routine items such as roll call, agenda approval, and adjournment.

• Public hearing on Capital Improvement Plan Phase I Project Needs Assessment

The Paonia Town Board held a public hearing on a Capital Improvement Plan Phase I for water system upgrades, estimated to cost up to $10 million. No formal action was taken. The board discussed future phases and noted that a state decision on up to $2 million in loan forgiveness is expected about four months after a January application.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Held public hearing on Capital Improvement Plan Phase I; no action taken

Town Board

The Paonia Town Board will consider the FY‑2025 proposed budget and mill levy, a public hearing on a minor subdivision at 841 Hwy 133, and several ordinances and grant applications. Additional items include appointing tree board members, a Water SMART grant for Lee's Park Trailer Court, and a $25,000 grant for SCADA system upgrades.

• Acceptance of Resolution 17-2024 approving the FY‑2025 budget and mill levy
• Public hearing on final plat of subdivision at 841 Hwy 133 (West Elk Land and Hops LLC)
• Grant submittal to CPDHE for up to $25,000 for SCADA system upgrades
• Reapplication for the Water SMART Grant to meter Lee's Park Trailer Court
• Adoption of Ordinance 2024-06 establishing an Electronic Communications & Device Security Policy

The board unanimously approved the FY-2025 budget and mill levy via Resolution 17-2024, with corrections to water and wastewater fund figures. It also approved the final plat for a minor subdivision at 841 HWY 133, appointed three Tree Board members, and authorized grant applications for water metering and SCADA upgrades. Several ordinances and resolutions were adopted, including a utility water rate resolution and a policy on electronic communications.

• Approved Resolution 17-2024 FY-2025 budget and mill levy (unanimous)
• Approved final plat for minor subdivision at 841 HWY 133 (unanimous)
• Appointed Haynie, Hottinger, and Wells to Tree Board (unanimous)
• Approved reapplication for Water SMART grant to meter Lee's Park Trailer Court (unanimous)
• Approved grant submittal to CDPHE for up to $25,000 for SCADA upgrades (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 2024-06 Electronic Communication & Device Security Policy (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2024-04 amending board/committee meeting operations (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2024-18 Utility Water Rates (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Paonia Planning Commission will review the changes to the town’s Housing Element that were presented at the November 20, 2024 work session. Commissioners will also discuss the wording of a survey that is being prepared. No formal actions are listed on the agenda.

• Review of Housing Element changes (from Nov 20 2024 work session)
• Discussion of survey language

The Paonia Planning Commission unanimously approved minor wording changes to the Housing Element as discussed in a prior work session. The commission also unanimously approved draft survey questions for public input on the housing portion of the Comprehensive Plan, with next steps to refine language and determine outreach methods. Commissioner McCarthy's resignation was read into the record.

• Approved minor wording changes to the Housing Element (unanimous)
• Approved draft survey questions for public input on housing (unanimous)
• Approved agenda as written (unanimous)
• Approved November 4, 2024 minutes with correction (unanimous)

Town Board

The Paonia Town Board meeting on Nov 26, 2024 will discuss and act on multiple items carried over from the Nov 12 meeting. Items include continuing consideration of Ordinance 2024‑05 regulating short‑term rentals and Resolution 2024‑15 adopting a mission and values statement for the town. The board will also review a proposal to create a Legacy Event designation, adopt Ordinance 2024‑06 on electronic communications and device security, and evaluate RFP 2024‑04 for brush‑clearing contractor selection for a hydrogeological study. Additional topics are a request to have Phoenix Rising provide outreach for the final draft comprehensive plan, formation of a citizen’s watch group, a workers‑compensation opt‑out resolution, and a capital‑improvement Phase I needs assessment; an executive session will address legal advice on ongoing litigation.

• Ordinance 2024‑05 – Regulating short‑term rentals (continued from 11/12 meeting)
• Resolution 2024‑15 – Adopt mission and values statements for the Town of Paonia
• Ordinance 2024‑06 – Electronic communications & device security policy (consideration)
• RFP 2024‑04 – Brush clearing for hydrogeological study contractor selection
• Resolution 16‑2024 – Opting out certain elected and appointed positions from workers’ compensation

The Paonia Town Board adopted Ordinance 2024-05 regulating short-term rentals, including a cap of 30 licenses and a requirement that rentals must apply for a license by April 1, 2025 to operate after May 1, 2025. The board also approved a mission statement resolution, a brush clearing contract, and several other items, while tabling discussions on legacy events and a citizen's watch group.

• Adopted Ordinance 2024-05 regulating short-term rentals (unanimous)
• Amended ordinance to include R-2 and R-3 zoning in Special Use Review (4-2)
• Lowered license cap from 40 to 30, including single bedroom rentals (5-1)
• Required STRs to apply for license by April 1, 2025 to operate after May 1, 2025 (4-2)
• Approved Resolution 2024-15 adopting mission and values statements (unanimous)
• Approved RFP for Hemlock Consulting for brush clearing (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 16-2024 opting out certain positions from workers' comp (unanimous)
• Tabled legacy events discussion and citizen's watch group to future meetings

Planning Commission

The Paonia Planning Commission will hold a work session to review the Draft Housing Element of the town’s Comprehensive (Master) Plan. The session is scheduled for 6:00 PM on November 20, 2024 and will be conducted via Zoom. No specific actions, contracts, or ordinances are listed on the agenda.

• Review of Draft Housing Element of the Comprehensive (Master) Plan

The Paonia Planning Commission held a work session on November 20, 2024, to discuss the draft Housing Element of the Comprehensive (Master) Plan. No formal decisions were made, and no minutes were taken during the work session.

Town Board

The Town Board is holding a work session to discuss budget planning for the 2025 fiscal year.

• FY-2025 Budget Planning discussion

The Paonia Town Board met for a work session on November 12, 2024, to discuss the FY-2025 budget. No minutes were taken during the work session, and no formal decisions, approvals, or votes were recorded. The meeting was procedural in nature, focused solely on budget planning.

Town Board

The Town Board will discuss several administrative actions, including a new ordinance for short-term rentals and a mission statement. The board is also considering a $1M Tier II application and a request for a holiday art fair with liquor sales.

• Ordinance No. 2024-05 regulating short-term rentals
• Approval of Tier II $1M application
• Special event request from North Fork Valley Creative Coalition for Holiday Art Fair and liquor sales
• Resolution 2024-15 adopting Town mission and values statements
• Consideration of purchasing a vac-trailer for Public Works

The Town Board approved a special event permit with liquor license for the North Fork Valley Creative Coalition's Holiday Art Fair after an initial motion failed on a tie vote. The board also approved re-applying for a RAISE grant, switching digital payment vendors, purchasing a vac-trailer, extending a hydrogeological study timeline, and tabling a short-term rental ordinance to the next meeting.

• Approved special event permit with liquor license for Holiday Art Fair (5-1)
• Approved re-applying for RAISE Grant (unanimous)
• Approved terminating Point n Pay and contracting with Express Bill Pay (unanimous)
• Approved purchasing Vac-Trailer from Vermeer with 3-year warranty (unanimous)
• Approved time extension for Wright Water Engineering hydrogeological study (unanimous)
• Tabled short-term rental ordinance (Ordinance No. 2024-05) to next meeting (4-2)
• Approved Tier II $1M application (unanimous)
• Approved surplus vehicles and equipment disposal list (unanimous)

Town Board

The Paonia Town Board will hold a work session at 4 p.m. and travel to the North Fork Airport for a tour. The agenda also includes review of the town's Rules of Procedure (Resolution No. 2017‑10, amended May 22 2018), consent‑agenda guidelines, and executive‑session rules. No specific ordinances, contracts, or fee changes are listed for decision at this meeting.

• Tour of the North Fork Airport
• Review of Rules of Procedure (Resolution No. 2017‑10, amended May 22 2018)
• Consent agenda guidelines for routine items
• Executive session rules and voting requirements
• Schedule of business items such as roll call, reports, and disbursements

The Paonia Town Board held a work session on November 7, 2024, which included a tour of the North Fork Airport led by Town Administrator Wynn. The minutes explicitly state that no meeting minutes were taken during this work session, indicating no formal actions, votes, or decisions were recorded.

• No formal decisions or votes recorded during work session
• Board toured North Fork Airport led by Town Administrator Wynn

Planning Commission

The Paonia Planning Commission will address procedural clarifications, review past motions and votes, and devote time to discussing the town’s Comprehensive (Master) Plan. Topics include the healthy and natural environment, zoning, infrastructure, the housing element, and any other elements as time permits. No specific decisions or contracts are listed on the agenda.

• Agenda Item 1 – Procedures clarification (agenda setting, civility)
• Agenda Item 2 – Procedure for content inclusion in the plan
• Agenda Item 3 – Review of motions and votes leading to now
• Agenda Item 4 – Discussion and work on the Comprehensive (Master) Plan: healthy & natural environment, zoning, infrastructure, housing element, other elements

The Paonia Planning Commission approved several Master Plan updates, including adding a new 'Healthy & Natural Environment' section and moving the Dark Skies policy to the Infrastructure element. They also refined zoning policies and approved the Infrastructure element with changes. A motion to use remaining consultant hours for public outreach on the Master Plan passed unanimously.

• Approved agenda with amendment to move item #1 to next meeting (unanimous)
• Approved October 15, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved motion to advise Board of Trustees to work with consultants on outreach for Master Plan (unanimous)
• Denied motion to use final five consultant hours for outreach (failed, all nay)
• Approved adding 'Healthy & Natural Environment' section to Master Plan (unanimous)
• Approved moving Dark Skies policy to Infrastructure element (unanimous)
• Approved relocating two zoning bullet points under Future Land Use Key Considerations (unanimous)
• Approved Infrastructure element with changes (unanimous)

Town Board

The Paonia Town Board will consider a fence removal and replacement between the Town Hall parking lot and neighboring properties. It will also discuss a letter of support for Administrator Wynn, a scheduled airport tour for trustees, and staff investigation of expanded parking options and related code changes. Additional items include addressing sidewalk tripping hazards and designating the Administrator/Treasurer as a voting designee for COLOTRUST.

• Action Item #1: Fence removal and replacement between Town Hall public parking lot and southern neighbors
• Action Item #2: Letter of support for Administrator Wynn as the Delta Municipalities representative on the Gunnison Basin Roundtable
• Agenda Item #3: Scheduling a tour of the airport for trustees
• Agenda Item #4: Request for staff to investigate expanded parking options and possible code revisions
• Action Item #5: Consideration of mitigating sidewalk tripping hazards throughout town

The Paonia Town Board approved a fencing plan for the newly paved parking lot at Town Hall, not to exceed $7,000, with Trustee Swartz voting against. The board also approved a letter of support for Administrator Wynn's appointment to the Gunnison Basin Roundtable, scheduled a budget work session, and directed staff to investigate expanded parking options and sidewalk safety improvements.

• Approved fencing plan for Town Hall parking lot, not to exceed $7,000 (6-1)
• Approved letter of support for Administrator Wynn for Gunnison Basin Roundtable seat (unanimous)
• Scheduled budget work session for November 12 at 5 pm (unanimous)
• Directed staff to coordinate with M. Bachran on parking feasibility study (unanimous)
• Directed Sustainable Futures to report on parking code changes (unanimous)
• Approved sidewalk tripping hazard mitigation, not to exceed $42,830.63 (unanimous)
• Designated Town Administrator/Treasurer Wynn as COLOTRUST voting designee (unanimous)

Town Board

The Town Board is holding a work session to discuss the draft budget for fiscal year 2025.

• Discussion of the DRAFT FY-2025 Budget

The Paonia Town Board held a work session on October 22, 2024, to discuss the draft FY-2025 budget. No formal decisions were made, and no minutes were taken during the session, as is standard for work sessions.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a minor subdivision plat for a property owned by West Elk Land & Hops LLC. The body will also review the revised draft Comprehensive “Master” Plan and discuss parking ordinances.

• Public hearing for Final Plat of (Minor) Subdivision at 841 HWY 133 (West Elk Land & Hops LLC)
• Review of revised draft Comprehensive “Master” Plan dated October 15, 2024
• Review of parking ordinances to streamline business requirements

The Paonia Planning Commission unanimously recommended approval of the final plat for a minor subdivision at 841 HWY 133 owned by West Elk Land & Hops LLC, forwarding it to the Board of Trustees. The commission also changed its regular meeting time to the first Monday at 6:00 PM, effective with the November 4, 2024 meeting. It approved two parking-related recommendations to the Board of Trustees, one with a dissenting vote. The commission discussed but did not finalize changes to the Comprehensive Master Plan, with a deadline of February 28, 2025.

• Recommended approval of final plat for minor subdivision at 841 HWY 133 (unanimous)
• Changed regular meetings to first Monday at 6:00 PM (unanimous)
• Recommended Board of Trustees request staff study town/community use of existing parking (unanimous)
• Recommended Board of Trustees request staff draft initial parking ordinance (4-1, McCarthy against)
• Tabled discussion of meeting date/time to later in agenda (unanimous)
• Moved to next agenda item (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Town Board

The Town Board will discuss directing staff to obtain estimates for upgrading the Board Room's audio-visual equipment to improve accessibility. The meeting also includes a liquor license renewal and a personnel-related executive session.

• Consideration of A/V upgrade estimates for Board Room accessibility
• Liquor license renewal for EDFOODYO LLC dba Nido's
• Executive session regarding a personnel matter for Town Administrator Stefen Wynn

The Paonia Town Board unanimously approved the agenda and consent agenda, then directed staff to obtain estimates for upgrading the board room audio/video system to improve accessibility. The board also held an executive session on a personnel matter and approved the town administrator's performance evaluation, with an overall rating of 3.5 out of 4. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved agenda without 'Appreciations' (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
• Directed staff to get estimates for board room A/V upgrade (unanimous)
• Held executive session for personnel matter (unanimous)
• Approved town administrator's performance evaluation with overall rating 3.5/4 (unanimous)

Town Board

The Paonia Town Board will appoint a trustee to a vacant seat, approve a letter of support for the Wilder Bunch, review the FY‑2023 audit presented by Hinkle PC, and consider a donation request from Elsewhere Studios via The Learning Council. The Board will also decide whether to approve the purchase of land for a new water tank. Additionally, the Public Safety Committee will consider directing staff to draft a new off‑highway vehicle (OHV) ordinance.

• Board appointment to vacant trustee seat
• Approval of letter of support for the Wilder Bunch – Ben Graves
• Presentation of the FY‑2023 audit by Hinkle PC
• Elsewhere Studios donation request through The Learning Council
• Consideration of approval of water tank land purchase

The Board appointed Michael Heck to a vacant trustee seat and approved a land purchase for a water tank. The Board also directed staff to create a public art donation policy and draft a new OHV ordinance.

• Appointed Michael Heck to vacant Trustee position (unanimous)
• Approved Letter of Support for the Wilder bunch including cash and in-kind donations up to $5,000.00 (unanimous)
• Directed staff to formulate a policy for public art and donations (unanimous)
• Approved water tank land purchase for $5,000.00 plus closing costs not to exceed $7,500.00 (unanimous)
• Directed staff to draft a new ordinance revising OHVs (unanimous)

Town Board

The Town Board will meet to discuss endorsing a WaterSMART planning grant. The board is also considering a new ordinance and resolution to establish a finance purchasing and procurement policy and manual.

• Resolution 2024-13: Endorsing WaterSMART Planning and Project Design Grant
• Ordinance 2024-03: Establishing a Finance Purchasing & Procurement Policy
• Resolution 2024-14: Adopting a Purchasing and Procurement Policy Manual

The Paonia Town Board unanimously approved Resolution 2024-13 endorsing a WaterSMART Planning and Project Design Grant, adopted Ordinance 2024-03 establishing a Finance Purchasing & Procurement Policy, and approved Resolution 2024-14 adopting a Purchasing and Procurement Policy Manual. All actions were unanimous with no discussion or opposition recorded.

• Approved Resolution 2024-13 endorsing WaterSMART Planning and Project Design Grant (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 2024-03 establishing a Finance Purchasing & Procurement Policy (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2024-14 adopting a Purchasing and Procurement Policy Manual (unanimous)

Town Board

The Town Board is meeting to discuss several administrative and regulatory items. Key considerations include the use of town devices for officials and the investigation of ORVs within town limits.

• Proposed banner fee and $500 deposit for street closures to be added to Fee Resolution 21-2023
• Consideration of directing the Public Safety Committee to investigate ORVs within the Town of Paonia
• Consideration of pro/con statements for a sidewalk fees ballot issue
• Proposed resolution or ordinance regarding Trustee email addresses and use of town-owned devices

The Paonia Town Board unanimously directed the Public Safety Committee to investigate the use of off-road vehicles (ORVs) within town limits. The board also directed staff to prepare pro/con statements for a ballot issue on sidewalk fees and scheduled a special meeting for September 17. Several other directives were approved, including drafting a resolution on trustee email use and revising the fee schedule for banner permits and street closure deposits.

• Directed Public Safety Committee to investigate ORV use in town limits (unanimous)
• Directed staff to draft pro/con statements for sidewalk fee ballot issue and schedule special meeting Sept 17 (unanimous)
• Directed Town Attorney and Administrator to create resolution requiring trustees and citizen committee members to use Town-issued email addresses (unanimous)
• Instructed staff and attorney to include policy that Town does not provide electronic devices for board/committee members (unanimous)
• Directed staff to draft ordinance regarding banner permits (unanimous)
• Directed revision of fee schedule Resolution to include street closure deposit (unanimous)

Town Board

The Paonia Town Board will appoint a member to the Zoning Board of Adjustment. It will review proposed ballot language for a sidewalk fee that will appear on the November election ballot. The Board will discuss progress on the Comprehensive (Master) Plan, including hiring a consultant to finalize maps and setting a timeline to meet the February 28, 2024 deadline. Prior Planning Commission meeting minutes from July and August will be approved.

• Appointment to the Zoning Board of Adjustment
• Consideration of ballot language for a sidewalk fee for the November election
• Discussion of Comprehensive (Master) Plan completion, including hiring a consultant and timeline
• Approval of July 22, 2024 Planning Commission meeting minutes
• Approval of August 5, 2024, August 7, 2024, and August 19, 2024 Planning Commission meeting minutes

The Paonia Town Board and Planning Commission met jointly and approved ballot language for a sidewalk fee to appear in the November election. They also appointed Suzanne Watson to the Zoning Board of Adjustment and directed staff to prepare water and housing elements of the Comprehensive Plan by September 27, 2024. A motion to rescind the February 28, 2025 deadline failed for lack of a second.

• Appointed Suzanne Watson to Zoning Board of Adjustment (unanimous)
• Approved sidewalk fee ballot language for November election (unanimous)
• Directed staff to prepare water element of Comprehensive Plan by Sept 27, 2024 (unanimous)
• Directed Town Administrator to draft water element by Sept 27, 2024 (unanimous)
• Directed Town Administrator to develop housing element goals and policies (unanimous)
• Motion to rescind Feb 28, 2025 deadline failed (no second)

Town Board

The Town Board is holding a work session to review goals and objectives by department. The remainder of the document contains standard rules of procedure for board meetings.

• Discussion of Goals & Objectives by Department

The Paonia Town Board held a work session on August 27, 2024, to discuss departmental goals and objectives. No meeting minutes were taken during the work session, and no substantive decisions, approvals, or votes were recorded.

Town Board

The Paonia Town Board will consider approval of the Capital Improvement Phase I waterline design amendment and several special use reviews, including The Learning Council's 'The Hearth' and a mixed‑use proposal at 325 Grand Avenue. The meeting also includes discussion of a change order for the 5th & Grand Realignment project, a purchase of a Graco paint striping machine, and the Town Administrator's resignation. Additional items cover trustee appointments, grant extensions, and routine consent agenda approvals.

• Public hearing on special use review for The Learning Council's 'The Hearth' commercial recreational space
• Special use review for 325 Grand Avenue, operated by Lori Hunter, to allow dwelling units as part of a business use
• Consideration of approval of CIP Phase I – Waterline Design Amendment
• Consideration of Change Order #3 for the 5th & Grand Realignment (Safe Pathways for Paonia) Project
• Consideration of purchasing a Graco LineLazer V3900 HP Paint Striper

The Paonia Town Board rejected Town Administrator Wynn's resignation letter, declared a vacancy on the Board of Trustees, and appointed Trustee Hunter to the Planning Commission. The board also approved several special use reviews, including one for The Learning Council's 'The Hearth' and denied another for 325 Grand Ave. Numerous contracts and purchases were approved, including a waterline design change order and a sewer system needs assessment.

• Rejected Town Administrator Wynn's resignation letter (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2024-12 declaring a vacancy on the Board of Trustees (unanimous)
• Appointed Trustee Hunter to the Planning Commission (interim)
• Approved SRV 2024-03 for The Learning Council's 'The Hearth' as commercial recreational space (unanimous)
• Denied SRV 2024-04 for 325 Grand Ave (3-1, with recusal)
• Approved SEP 2024-13 for The Learning Council's 2nd Annual Picklefest, except liquor license (unanimous)
• Approved SEP 2024-12 for Colorado Grand (4-0, with recusal)
• Approved Change Order #3 for 5th & Grand Realignment, $14,000 (unanimous)

Town Board

The Town Board is holding a work session to discuss the language for a ballot regarding sidewalk fees. This is a non-voting session focused on preparing the ballot text.

• Work session on Sidewalk Fee Ballot Language

The Town Board held a work session to discuss sidewalk fee ballot language. No formal decisions were made, and no minutes were taken during the session.

Town Board

The Board will convene an executive session with water attorney Sherry Coloia to receive legal advice on questions under C.R.S. Section 24-6-402(4)(b) concerning the town’s code revision and water regulations. The Board will also discuss guidance for the Code Rewrite with Leslie Klusmire of Sustainable Solutions, noting that public comment on this item will be deferred to later meetings. An update on the Comprehensive (Master) Plan and its timeline will be provided. Standard procedural items such as roll call, agenda approval, and adjournment will also be addressed.

• Executive session with water attorney Sherry Coloia for legal advice on code revision and water regulations (C.R.S. Section 24-6-402(4)(b))
• Discussion and guidance for the Code Rewrite with Leslie Klusmire, Sustainable Solutions (public comment deferred)
• Update on the Comprehensive (Master) Plan and timeline
• Roll Call and Approval of Agenda
• Adjournment

The Paonia Town Board met in a special session and unanimously approved the agenda. The board then entered executive session with the water attorney to receive legal advice on the town's code revision and water regulations. Following the session, the board discussed the code rewrite with Leslie Klusmire, covering topics such as government form, land use, and water utilities. No formal decisions were made during the meeting.

• Agenda approved unanimously
• Entered executive session with water attorney (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will meet to discuss the town's Master Plan. The remainder of the agenda consists of procedural items.

• Master Plan Discussion

The Planning Commission discussed the Comprehensive (Master) Plan, including a possible DOLA extension request and the need for a housing element. They reviewed comments line-by-line and agreed to include Dark Skies wording. No formal decisions were made; the next steps include a joint meeting with the Board on September 4, 2024.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Discussed DOLA extension request for Master Plan (no action)
• Agreed to include Dark Skies wording in plan (discussion)
• Set next Planning Commission meeting for September 4, 2024

Town Board

The Town Board will conduct a hearing regarding the removal of Trustee William Brunner. The board is also deciding on a sidewalk fee ballot and a contract with Professional Management Solutions.

• Hearing for the removal of Trustee William Brunner
• Decision on Sidewalk Fee Ballot
• Consideration of contract with Professional Management Solutions
• Review of draft Procurement/Purchasing Policy
• Reappointment of Town Administrator and Town Clerk to the 2024-2025 CML Public Policy Committee

The Paonia Town Board held a hearing and voted 4-1 to remove Trustee William Brunner for abuse of position and harassment. The board also approved an amended contract with Professional Management Solutions, agreed to request an Intergovernmental Agreement with Delta County for a November sidewalk fee ballot, and confirmed reappointments to the CML Policy Committee.

• Removed Trustee William Brunner for abuse of position and harassment (4-1)
• Approved amended contract with Professional Management Solutions (unanimous)
• Directed Town Clerk to request Intergovernmental Agreement with Delta County for November election (unanimous)
• Confirmed reappointment of Town Administrator Wynn and Town Clerk Vetter to 2024-2025 CML Policy Committee (unanimous)

Town Board

The Town Board will conduct a hearing regarding the removal of Trustee William Brunner and appoint a hearing officer. The board is also deciding on a sidewalk fee ballot and a contract with Professional Management Solutions.

• Hearing for the removal of Trustee William Brunner
• Decision on Sidewalk Fee Ballot
• Contract consideration for Professional Management Solutions
• Retail Marijuana License Renewal for Valley High LLC
• Review of draft Procurement/Purchasing Policy

The Paonia Town Board voted to move most agenda items, including the hearing on the removal of Trustee William Brunner, to a special meeting on August 15, 2024. The board appointed Trustee Rick Stelter as the hearing officer for the removal hearing. The hearing began with opening statements and evidence, but was postponed mid-hearing to the special meeting.

• Appointed Trustee Rick Stelter as Hearing Officer for the removal hearing (4-1)
• Postponed the removal hearing to August 15, 2024 at 6:00 PM (4-1-1)
• Moved all agenda items except Consent Agenda to special meeting on August 15, 2024 (unanimous)
• Approved the Consent Agenda (unanimous)
• Extended meeting to 11:15 PM (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold two public hearings to consider special use reviews for properties on Grand Avenue. The commission is reviewing requests for commercial recreation and residential units within a business use.

• Special Use Review for The Hearth at 138 Grand Avenue for commercial recreation use
• Special Use Review for 325 Grand Avenue to allow dwelling units as part of a business use

The Paonia Planning Commission unanimously recommended approval of a special use review (SRV 2024-03) for The Hearth at 138 Grand Avenue, operated by The Learning Council, to allow commercial recreation use. The recommendation includes a condition that the applicant enter into a parking agreement with the Town for off-street parking. A second special use review (SRV 2024-04) for dwelling units at the same address was not recommended, as the motion to make no recommendation passed 4-1.

• Approved recommendation for SRV 2024-03 (The Hearth commercial recreation use) unanimously (5-0)
• Added amendment requiring parking agreement with Town for off-street parking (5-0)
• Motion to continue SRV 2024-04 for clarification of dwelling unit definition failed (2-3)
• Motion to make no recommendation on SRV 2024-04 passed (4-1)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will meet to discuss the final draft of the town's comprehensive plan. This item is open for discussion among commission members and the public.

• Discussion of the final draft of the comprehensive plan

The Paonia Planning Commission discussed the final draft of the comprehensive plan, focusing on missing elements like water and maps. A motion to extend the comment deadline by 10 days failed for lack of a second, but the commission unanimously approved posting commissioner comments on the master plan website. The next meeting was scheduled for August 19, 2024.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved posting commissioner comments on master plan website on 8/6/2024 (unanimous)
• Motion to extend comment deadline 10 days from August 2nd failed (no second)
• Scheduled next meeting for August 19, 2024, at 6:00PM

Town Board

The Town Board is holding a special meeting to consider a notice for the removal of Trustee William Brunner from the Board of Trustees. This action is being considered pursuant to C.R.S. § 31-4-307.

• Consideration of Notice for Removal of Trustee William Brunner pursuant to C.R.S. § 31-4-307

The Paonia Town Board held a special meeting to consider removing Trustee William Brunner under state law. After public comment and discussion, the board voted 5-1 to schedule a public hearing on August 13, 2024, based on written charges dated August 1. Trustee Brunner voted against the motion and left the meeting before adjournment.

• Approved agenda (5-1, Brunner nay)
• Scheduled public hearing for August 13, 2024 on removal charges against Trustee Brunner (5-1, Brunner nay)

Town Board

The Paonia Town Board and Planning Commission will hold a joint training session on July 30, 2024. The session, presented by CIRSA, is an ethics training for board members and will be conducted via Zoom. The public is invited to observe but will not be permitted to comment.

• Joint Board of Trustees and Planning Commission training
• Ethics Training presented by CIRSA
• Meeting held via Zoom
• Public attendance permitted but no public comment allowed

Planning Commission

The Paonia Planning Commission will conduct a quasi‑judicial training session presented by Nick Cotton‑Baez of CIRSA. The work session will be held on Zoom (link provided) at 6:00 PM. The public may attend but will not be allowed to comment or participate in the training.

• Quasi‑Judicial Training – Nick Cotton‑Baez, CIRSA (training only)
• Zoom meeting link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88442085013, Meeting ID 884 4208 5013

Town Board

The Town Board will discuss directing the Planning Commission to evaluate parking requirements in the municipal code. The board is also considering the purchase of four patrol vehicles and a property lease to Delicious Orchards - Big B's.

• Consideration of purchasing four fully-outfitted patrol vehicles from Olathe Police Department
• Consideration of leasing Town Property (Twin Lakes) to Delicious Orchards - Big B's
• Resolution 2024-11 regarding Credit Card/Purchasing Card Policy
• Evaluation of existing parking requirements in Chapter 16 of the Paonia Municipal Code
• Discussion of fence at 209 Main Avenue and Public Parking Lot

The Paonia Town Board approved the purchase of four fully-outfitted patrol vehicles from the Olathe Police Department, along with several other items including a credit card policy and a directive to review parking requirements. The board also approved leasing town property at Twin Lakes to Delicious Orchards, with standard special event fees and police officer compensation. All decisions were made unanimously except for the disbursements, which passed 5-1.

• Approved purchase of 4 patrol vehicles from Olathe PD (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2024-11 9.0 Credit Card/Purchasing Card Policy (unanimous)
• Directed Planning Commission to evaluate parking requirements in Chapter 16 (unanimous)
• Approved continuation of 'Appreciations' in announcements (unanimous)
• Approved lease of Twin Lakes to Delicious Orchards with special event fees and police compensation (unanimous)
• Approved disbursements (5-1, Brunner nay)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission and the public will discuss the final draft of the comprehensive plan. Commission members and the Board of Trustees must submit comments to Town Staff by noon on August 2, 2024. A public hearing for final adoption is scheduled for September 4, 2024.

• Discussion of final draft of comprehensive plan
• Deadline for comments to Town Staff: August 2, 2024
• Public Hearing for Final Adoption of Comprehensive Plan: September 4, 2024

The Planning Commission discussed the final draft of the comprehensive plan, focusing on concerns about the Future Land Use Map (FLUM) and the need for clearer definitions. No formal decisions were made; the commission agreed to submit comments by August 2, 2024, and scheduled a follow-up meeting for August 5, 2024. A public hearing for final adoption is set for September 4, 2024.

• Approved agenda with public comments after minutes (unanimous)
• Set comment deadline for comprehensive plan to August 2, 2024
• Scheduled follow-up meeting for August 5, 2024, at 6:00 PM
• Scheduled public hearing for September 4, 2024, for final adoption

Town Board

The joint Town Board and Planning Commission will discuss rules of procedure for the Planning Commission and review the final draft of the town’s new Comprehensive (Master) Plan. They will also set a timeline for public comments and a possible September 4 adoption hearing.

• Discussion of Planning Commission rules and scheduling with Town Attorney Clay Buchner
• Presentation of final draft of Comprehensive (Master) Plan
• Deadline for public comments on plan: August 2, 2024, Noon
• Possible public hearing and adoption date: September 4, 2024

The Paonia Board of Trustees and Planning Commission met jointly to discuss the final draft of the Comprehensive (Master) Plan. They set a deadline of noon on August 2, 2024, for all comments to be submitted to town staff, and scheduled a joint meeting for September 4, 2024, to review the updated draft. The motion passed with Trustee Brunner voting against. No final adoption was made; the public hearing date remains to be determined.

• Approved agenda unanimously
• Set Aug. 2, 2024, noon deadline for master plan comments (motion carried, Brunner against)
• Scheduled joint meeting for Sept. 4, 2024, to review updated draft

Town Board

Town staff and engineers will present details regarding the 5th and Grand Realignment project. The session includes an open house about pedestrian safety, sidewalks, and utility upgrades. No decisions will be made by the Board during this work session.

• "Safe Pathways for Paonia" presentation and open house
• Proposed street alignment at 5th and Grand
• Planned sidewalk and RRFB installations
• Water pipe upgrades and storm sewer improvements

The Paonia Town Board held a work session, not a formal meeting, to discuss the 5th & Grand Realignment project. Town staff and engineers presented plans for street improvements, including sidewalks and water pipe upgrades, to property owners and the public. No decisions were made by the Board during this session, though staff gathered information from residents.

• No decisions made (Work Session)
• Presentation on 5th & Grand Realignment held
• Public open house for project stakeholders

Town Board

The Paonia Town Board will discuss Legacy Events and consider appointing Clayton Buchner as Town Attorney. The Board will also review a property lease for Big B's event parking and potential changes to municipal parking requirements.

• Appointment of Clayton Buchner (CMB Law) as Town Attorney via Resolution 10-2024
• Lease of Town Property to Big B's for event parking
• Direction for the Planning Commission to evaluate Chapter 16 parking requirements in the Paonia Municipal Code
• Discussion regarding Legacy Events

The Board appointed Clayton Buchner of CMB Law as Town Attorney. The Board also directed staff to negotiate a property lease with Big B's Delicious Orchards for event parking and camping.

• Approved Resolution 10-2024 appointing Clayton Buchner, CMB Law as Town Attorney (unanimous)
• Directed staff to work out a lease agreement with Big B's Delicious Orchards for property at 3 3rd Street for event parking (unanimous)
• Tabled discussion on Legacy Events pending more detailed staff information (unanimous)
• Tabled evaluation of parking requirements in Municipal Code Chapter 16 pending information from Sustainable Futures (unanimous)
• Approved the agenda (unanimous)
• Approved the Consent Agenda (unanimous)

Town Board

The Paonia Town Board will review applications for new tavern and event liquor licenses. The board is also set to consider a design and engineering draft loan from the DWRF and plan a joint meeting to review the Master Plan draft.

• New tavern liquor license for Fiona's Bartique LLC at 130 Grand Avenue
• Special event permits and liquor licenses for Cherry Days Parade and Festival
• Special event permits and liquor licenses for Top O' the Rockies BMW Rally
• DWRF Town of Paonia Design & Engineering Draft Loan
• Liquor license modification for Good Love LLC to add sidewalk service area

The Paonia Town Board approved a conditional tavern liquor license for Fiona's Bartique LLC and authorized special event permits for the Cherry Days Parade and the Top O' the Rockies BMW Rally. Additionally, the Board approved the DWRF design and engineering draft loan. The Board also discussed parking regulations for Grand Avenue and requested further review at a future meeting.

• Approved conditional tavern liquor license for Fiona's Bartique LLC (unanimous)
• Approved Cherry Days Parade special event permit and liquor license (unanimous)
• Approved Top O' the Rockies BMW Rally special event permit and liquor license (unanimous)
• Approved DWRF design and engineering draft loan (unanimous)

Town Board

The Paonia Town Board will consider a contract for the Town Attorney and an agreement with Delta County regarding Grand Avenue maintenance. The agenda also includes reviews of special event permits for local festivals and park-related updates.

• Contract consideration for Town Attorney Clayton Buchner
• Special Event Permits and Liquor Licenses for Mountain Harvest Festival and Pickin' at the Park
• University Services Agreement for Town Park Tree Assessment up to $1,800.00
• Memorandum of Agreement with Delta County for Grand Avenue maintenance
• Purchase of a replacement shed for Apple Valley Park

The Town Board approved a contract for Town Attorney Clayton Buchner and a $11,166 shed for Apple Valley Park. The board also authorized two special event permits with most fees waived and a tree assessment agreement. A maintenance agreement with Delta County for Grand Avenue was approved.

• Approved contract for Town Attorney Clayton Buchner (unanimous)
• Approved Special Event Permit and Liquor License for Mountain Harvest Festival with fees waived except Liquor License Fees (unanimous)
• Approved Special Event Permit and Liquor License for Pickin’ at the Park with fees waived except Liquor License fees (unanimous)
• Approved University Services Agreement for Town Park Tree Assessment not to exceed $1,800.00 (unanimous)
• Approved Memorandum of Agreement with Delta County for maintenance of Grand Avenue (unanimous)
• Approved $11,166.00 bid from Overholt Sheds for Apple Valley Park replacement shed (unanimous)

Town Board

The Town Board will hold a work session regarding sidewalk fees. This meeting may also include discussions about possible language for a future ballot.

• Sidewalk fee discussion
• Possible ballot language development

The Town Board conducted a work session to discuss sidewalk fees and possible ballot language. No formal decisions were recorded as no minutes were taken during the session.

Town Board

The Paonia Town Board will consider approving a contract with Sustainable Solutions for a municipal code rewrite. The board will also enter an executive session to discuss negotiations regarding the Town Attorney contract.

• Contract approval for Paonia Municipal Code Rewrite with Sustainable Solutions
• Executive session regarding Town Attorney contract negotiations

The Town Board approved a contract with Sustainable Future's, LLC to rewrite the Paonia Municipal Code. Following an executive session, the Board authorized the Town Administrator to negotiate a contract with Clayton M Buchner for Town Attorney.

• Approved contract with Sustainable Future's, LLC for Municipal Code Revision Services (Unanimous)
• Approved motion to enter executive session regarding Town Attorney Contract (Unanimous)
• Authorized Town Administrator Wynn to negotiate contract with Clayton M Buchner for Town Attorney (Unanimous)

Town Board

The Town Board will consider a request for tree and fence projects at 209 Main Street and a proposal regarding appreciations. The board will also discuss appointing members to the Personnel Committee and tasking the Public Safety Committee with researching parking on Grand Ave.

• Tree and fence project request for shared property line at 209 Main Street
• Board and staff appointments to the Personnel Committee
• Appreciations proposal from Trustee Swartz
• Proposed research into Grand Ave parking issues by the Public Safety Committee

The Paonia Town Board unanimously directed the Town Administrator to research costs and requests for projects on the shared property line at 209 Main Street, with a report due June 25. The Board also approved an 'Appreciations' proposal for re-evaluation in July and tasked the Public Safety Committee with researching parking issues on Grand Avenue.

• Directed Town Administrator to research projects at 209 Main Street (unanimous)
• Ordered survey of Town Hall parking lot boundaries (unanimous)
• Appointed Mayor Smith, Trustee Swartz, and Ruben Santiago to Personnel Committee (unanimous)
• Approved 'Appreciations' proposal for re-evaluation on July 23 (unanimous)
• Tasked Public Safety Committee to research Grand Ave parking issues (unanimous)

Town Board

The Town Board of Trustees and town staff will conduct a facilities tour. The agenda consists otherwise of procedural rules and guidelines.

• Facilities tour with Board of Trustees and town staff

The Board of Trustees and Town Staff participated in a facilities tour led by Public Works Director Heiniger. The record states that no minutes were taken and no recordings were allowed during the session.

Town Board

The Town Board will hold a public hearing regarding a setback variance for an ADA ramp at a local church. The board is also considering a vacant seat appointment and updates to a cell tower lease agreement.

• Public hearing for setback variance at 231 & 235 Box Elder Avenue for a Paonia Christian Fellowship Church ADA ramp
• Updated SBA Lease Agreement for Cell Tower on P-Hill
• Appointment of an applicant to the vacant Board of Trustees seat
• Liquor license renewal for West Elk Wine & Spirits
• Special event liquor license for The Learning Council

The Town Board unanimously approved a variance for an ADA ramp at Paonia Christian Fellowship Church and updated the lease agreement for a cell tower on P-Hill. They also appointed Lucy Hunter to fill the vacant Trustee seat and adopted resolutions defining board committee roles and authorized signatories. A proposal for appreciation awards was tabled to the next meeting.

• Approved Variance 2024-01 for ADA ramp at 231 & 235 Box Elder Avenue (unanimous)
• Approved updated SBA lease agreement for cell tower on P-Hill (unanimous)
• Appointed Lucy Hunter to vacant Board of Trustees seat (unanimous ballot)
• Adopted Resolution 2024-09 defining roles of Board Committees (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2024-08 regarding Authorized Signatories (unanimous)
• Tabled Appreciations Proposal to next meeting (unanimous)
• Motion to approve variance with refund died for lack of second

Town Board

The Paonia Town Board will hold a special meeting to conduct interviews for the position of Town Attorney. The board will also enter an executive session to discuss matters related to the Town Attorney contract.

• Town Attorney interviews
• Executive session regarding Town Attorney contract

The Board conducted interviews with John Mallonee and Joseph Rivera of MDB&R LLP. Following an executive session, the Board directed the Town Administrator to check candidate references.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Entered executive session regarding Town Attorney Contract (unanimous)
• Directed Town Administrator to follow up with candidate references and report back (unanimous)

Town Board

The Town Board of Trustees and Planning Commission are holding a joint work session. The meeting focuses on a third session regarding Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU) and Short-Term Rentals (STR) with Shay Coburn.

• Work session on ADU/STR with Shay Coburn

The Town Board of Trustees and Planning Commission held a work session regarding ADU/STR with Shay Cobum. The record states that no meeting minutes were taken during the work session.

Town Board

The Town Board is holding a special meeting to conduct interviews for the Town Attorney position. Public comment and participation in the interview process are not permitted for this meeting.

• Town Attorney interviews

The Town Board held a special meeting to conduct interviews with representatives from Hoffmann, Parker, Wilson & Carberry and CMB Law. No substantive policy or budgetary decisions were recorded.

• Approved the meeting agenda (unanimous)

Town Board

The Town Board is holding a work session to evaluate existing two-person Board Committees. The body will determine if these committees are still needed and refine their roles and responsibilities.

• Review of two-person Board Committees

The Town Board conducted a work session to review existing two-person Board Committees. The session focused on determining if the committees are needed and refining their roles and responsibilities. No formal decisions were recorded.

Town Board

The Town Board is holding a special meeting to review requests for proposals (RFPs) for a Town Attorney. The board will consider and select which candidates to interview.

• Selection of Town Attorney RFP candidates for interviews

The Town Board reviewed five proposals for Town Attorney and selected four candidates to move forward to the interview stage. Staff will coordinate scheduling for these interviews on May 7, 8, and 13.

• Approved interviewing four law firms: HPWC, John Mallonee, Clayton Buchner, and MDBR (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider a recommendation to the Board of Trustees regarding a parking minimum variance for The Learning Council at 138 Grand Avenue. The commission will also receive a presentation on draft elements of the Comprehensive Plan.

• Parking minimum variance request for The Learning Council at 138 Grand Avenue
• Presentation of Comprehensive Plan drafts: Transportation, Parks & Recreation Trails, and Urban Forest

The commission appointed its officers and approved the April 3 minutes. A public hearing was held on draft elements of the Comprehensive Plan for transportation, parks, and urban forest, though no action was taken. A variance request for parking minimums at 138 Grand Avenue was remanded to staff for a Special Review.

• Appointed Commissioner Watson as Chair (Unanimous)
• Appointed Commissioner Howe as Vice-Chair (Unanimous)
• Appointed Deputy Clerk Ruben Santiago as Secretary (Unanimous)
• Approved April 3, 2024, meeting minutes (4-1)
• Remanded the 138 Grand Avenue variance request to staff for Special Review (Unanimous)

Town Board

The Town Board will conduct public hearings regarding a rezoning application for 215 North Fork Avenue and a change of use for a room at 130 Grand Avenue. The meeting also includes the affirmation of new board members and appointments to the Planning Commission.

• Public hearing: Rezoning application for 215 North Fork Avenue by Double Shot Twins LLC
• Public hearing: Change of use at 130 Grand Avenue from community space to a public bar
• Selection of a consultant for RFP 2024-01 Municipal Code Revision
• Consideration of Caselle Module for Community Development Suite
• Appointments to the Planning Commission and Energy & Carbon Management Commission

The Town Board approved a rezoning request for 215 North Fork Avenue and a change of use for a bar at 130 Grand Avenue. The Board also swore in new officials, appointed a Mayor Pro-Tem, and hired Sustainable Futures for municipal code revisions.

• Approved Ordinance 2024-02 rezoning 215 North Fork Avenue (unanimous)
• Approved SRV 2024-01 for change of use to a bar at 130 Grand Avenue with parking and completion conditions (unanimous)
• Accepted Resolution 2024-04 declaring a vacancy on the Board of Trustees (unanimous)
• Appointed John Valentine as Mayor Pro-Tem (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2024-05 Appointment of Officers (4-1)
• Approved Resolution 2024-06 Authorized Signatories on Accounts (unanimous)
• Approved Caselle Community Development Suite proposal up to $21,610 (unanimous)
• Approved proposal from Sustainable Futures for Municipal Code Revision (unanimous)

Town Board

The Town Board is holding a work session focused on board training. The session will be led by Sam Light from CIRSA and Dana Hlavac from DOLA.

• Board Training led by representatives from CIRSA and DOLA

The Town Board conducted a work session and training with representatives from CIRSA and DOLA. No substantive decisions were recorded as no minutes were taken during the work session.

Town Board

The Town Board will discuss engineering and construction standards for drinking water and wastewater via a RESPEC task order. The meeting also includes a consent agenda for license renewals and routine approvals.

• RESPEC Task Order for Drinking Water and Wastewater Engineering and Construction Standards
• Curiel LLC dba Rio Bravo Liquor License Renewal
• SEP 2024-05 Arbol Farmer’s Market
• Approval of March 26, 2024 Regular Meeting Minutes

The Town Board approved a task order for drinking water and wastewater engineering and construction standards. The board also approved the meeting agenda and consent agenda.

• Approved RESPEC Task Order for Drinking Water and Wastewater Engineering and Construction Standards not to exceed $21,600.00 (unanimous)
• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)

Town Board

The Town Board of Trustees and Planning Commission will hold a joint work session. The meeting will focus on short-term rentals and accessory dwelling units with a presentation by Shay Coburn of Urban Rural Continuum.

• Work session on Short Term Rental and Accessory Dwelling Unit

The Town Board of Trustees and Planning Commission met jointly on April 8, 2024 for a work session on short-term rentals and accessory dwelling units, with a presentation by Shay Coburn of Urban Rural Continuum. The record states that no meeting minutes are taken during a work session, so no decisions, votes, or outcomes are recorded in this document. The only other names appearing are Town Clerk Amira M. Vetter and Mayor Mary Bachran.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is reviewing an economic development framework focused on diversifying the local economy. The document outlines policies to support local agriculture, arts, and a vibrant downtown corridor on Grand Avenue.

• Proposed policy to consider annexation of properties along the Highway 133 corridor to increase sales tax revenue
• Goal to support the retention and expansion of locally owned businesses
• Focus on building a skilled workforce for food production, housing construction, and health care
• Strategy to balance tourism and remote worker spending with housing affordability
• Support for farmer and farm worker housing and value-added processing infrastructure

The commission recommended approval for a residential rezoning at 215 North Fork Avenue and a change of use to a public bar at 130 Grand Avenue. Both recommendations are subject to final approval by the Board of Trustees.

• Recommended approval of rezoning 215 North Fork Avenue to residential (3-1)
• Recommended approval of change of use to a public bar at 130 Grand Avenue with parking and timeline conditions (4-0)
• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved March 13, 2024 minutes (unanimous)

Town Board

The town is conducting a Safe Routes to Apple Valley Park Walk & Roll Audit. Two or more members of the Board of Trustees or the Planning Commission may attend this event.

• Safe Routes to Apple Valley Park Walk & Roll Audit

The Paonia Board of Trustees and Planning Commission conducted a walking tour of designated Safe Routes to Apple Valley Park & Schools on April 3, 2024. The tour was led by Town Administrator Wynn and published for transparency. No decisions, votes, or formal actions were recorded in this document.

Zoning Board of Adjustments & Appeals

The Zoning Board of Adjustments and Appeals will hold a public hearing to discuss a variance to setbacks. The request is for the construction of an ADA ramp for the Paonia Christian Fellowship Church.

• Public hearing for setback variance at 231 & 235 Box Elder Avenue for an ADA ramp

The Zoning Board of Adjustments unanimously recommended approval of variance 2024-01, allowing a front yard setback variance for a new ADA-compliant access ramp at 231 & 235 Box Elder Avenue for Paonia Christian Fellowship Church. The recommendation includes a condition that the applicant receive a favorable determination from the Board of Trustees before completing any improvements. The board also appointed its officers for the year. The item is expected to go before the Board of Trustees on April 23rd.

• Appointed Board Member Duesterbeck as Chair (unanimous)
• Appointed Board Member Tauvinkl as Vice Chair (unanimous)
• Appointed Board Member Fanelli as Secretary (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of variance 2024-01 for a front yard setback variance at 231 & 235 Box Elder Avenue for an ADA ramp, conditioned on favorable Board of Trustees determination (unanimous)

Town Board

The Board will review the FY-2022 audit and receive a status update on the Comprehensive Plan. Discussion items include lease amendments, park camping requests, and potential street safety planning.

• First Amendment to Lease with SBA Towers II LLC
• Camping at Apple Valley Park for Volunteers for Outdoor Colorado Group
• SS4A submission to USDOT for a safe streets plan
• Termination of SCADA Contract at the Clock Treatment Plant
• Change Order #1 to the Phoenix Rising Agreement for the Comprehensive Plan

The Paonia Town Board unanimously approved the transfer of a hotel and restaurant liquor license from Flying Fork LLC to Flying Fork Ltd. They also voted to submit a Safe Streets for All (SS4A) grant application to the USDOT and to terminate the SCADA contract at the Clock Treatment Plant. Additionally, the board approved a change order for the Comprehensive Plan agreement and authorized camping for volunteers at Apple Valley Park.

• Approved liquor license transfer from Flying Fork LLC to Flying Fork Ltd (unanimous)
• Approved submitting SS4A grant application to USDOT for Safe Streets Plan (4-1)
• Terminated SCADA contract at Clock Treatment Plant (unanimous)
• Approved Change Order #1 to Phoenix Rising Comprehensive Plan agreement (4-1)
• Approved camping at Apple Valley Park for Volunteers for Outdoor Colorado (unanimous)
• Appointed Trustee Paige Smith as Local Government Designee to Energy & Carbon Management Commission (unanimous)
• Approved conference attendance for Trustee Smith to 2024 Energy & Environment Symposium (unanimous)
• Approved letter of support for Safe Pathways for Paonia spending request (unanimous)

Town Board

The Town Board of Trustees and Planning Commission will hold a joint work session. The body will discuss short term rentals and accessory dwelling units.

• Work session on Short Term Rentals and Accessory Dwelling Units

The Joint Board of Trustees and Planning Commission held a work session regarding short term rentals and accessory dwelling units. The record states that no meeting minutes were taken during this session.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will present a draft element of the Comprehensive Plan focusing on infrastructure. The meeting includes a public hearing, though the agenda notes that no action will be taken during that hearing.

• Presentation of Draft Comprehensive Plan elements: Water, Sewer & Treatment, Urban Forest, Sanitation & Resource Recovery
• Public Hearing (no action to be taken)

The Planning Commission held a public hearing on the draft Infrastructure element of the Comprehensive Plan, covering water, sewer and treatment, urban forest, sanitation and resource recovery. Consultant C. Rose of Phoenix Rising presented the element's values, policies and non-binding action items, and the public was invited to give input, with a comment period to follow for two weeks. The commission approved its agenda and the minutes of its January 17 and February 7, 2024 meetings, both unanimously. No decision was made on the plan element itself; the hearing was for input only.

• Approved the March 13, 2024 agenda (unanimous)
• Approved January 17, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved February 7, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Held public hearing on draft Infrastructure element of the Comprehensive Plan; no action taken, input only

Town Board

The Town Board is meeting to discuss several financial and infrastructure items, including a large property purchase and a road realignment. The board will also consider updates to the municipal code and a request for a new town attorney.

• Offer to purchase the VoTech Building from the School District for $1,500,000
• Change Order #2 for 5th & Grand Realignment - Safe Pathways for Paonia for $32,500
• Ordinance 2024-01 to amend Chapters 7 and 10 of the Paonia Municipal Code
• Request for Proposals (RFP) for Town Attorney
• Special Event Liquor License for Delta County Citizens For Animal Welfare & Shelter (CAWS)

The Paonia Town Board approved a Hotel & Restaurant Liquor License for Good Love LLC at 208 3rd Street, following a public hearing with several residents speaking in support. The board postponed a decision on an offer to purchase the Vo-Tech Building from the School District until the next meeting and scheduled a board and public tour beforehand. The board also approved Resolution 03-2024 setting a policy for town officer, employee, and board member consultation with the Town Attorney, with an addition naming the Mayor as the Town Administrator's official designee. A review of changes to pending Ordinance 2024-01 amending Chapters 7 & 10 of the municipal code was discussed with no decision recorded.

• Approved Hotel & Restaurant Liquor License for Good Love LLC at 208 3rd Street (unanimous)
• Postponed decision on offer to purchase Vo-Tech Building from School District; scheduled board and public tour before next meeting (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 03-2024 on consultation with Town Attorney, with addition of Mayor as Town Administrator's official designee (unanimous)
• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Agenda (unanimous)

Town Board

The Board of Trustees will conduct a work session consisting of a tour of the school property at 218 4th Street. No official actions will be taken and no minutes will be recorded during this session.

• School building tour at 218 4th Street

The Board of Trustees toured the school property at 218 4th Street. This event was a work session; no official actions were taken and no minutes were recorded.

Town Board

The Planning Commission is holding a work session with Phoenix Rising Resources LLC. The session will focus on public input and the Future Land Use element of the Comprehensive (Master) Plan.

• Work session on Future Land Use element of the Comprehensive (Master) Plan

The Planning Commission held a work session with Phoenix Rising Resources LLC regarding the Future Land Use element of the Comprehensive (Master) Plan and public input. No meeting minutes were taken during this session.

Town Board

The Town Board will review a proposal to purchase the Vo-Tech Building from the School District and hold a public hearing regarding a liquor license. The board is also considering updates to the municipal code and a new policy for legal consultations.

• Public hearing for a Hotel and Restaurant Liquor License for Good Love LLC at 208 3rd Street
• Approval of offer to the School District to purchase the Vo-Tech Building
• Review of changes to Ordinance 2024-01 amending Chapters 7 & 10 of the Paonia Municipal Code
• Consideration of Resolution 03-2024 regarding Town Attorney consultation policy
• Master Plan status update presentation from Phoenix Rising Resources

The Paonia Town Board approved a Hotel & Restaurant Liquor License for Good Love LLC at 208 3rd Street, and approved Resolution 03-2024 setting a policy for town officer, employee and board member consultation with the Town Attorney. The board postponed a decision on an offer to the School District to purchase the Vo-Tech Building until its next meeting and scheduled a board and public tour before then. The board also reviewed proposed changes to Ordinance 2024-01 amending Chapters 7 & 10 of the Paonia Municipal Code, with no vote recorded. The agenda and consent agenda were approved unanimously.

• Approved Hotel & Restaurant Liquor License for Good Love LLC at 208 3rd Street (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 03-2024 on consultation with the Town Attorney, with requested additions (unanimous)
• Postponed decision on offer to School District to purchase Vo-Tech Building to next meeting; scheduled board and public tour (unanimous)
• Approved the agenda (unanimous)
• Approved the Consent Agenda (unanimous)
• Reviewed changes to pending Ordinance 2024-01 amending Chapters 7 & 10 of the Paonia Municipal Code; no vote recorded

Town Board

The Town Board will discuss several administrative approvals, including a federal grant submission and municipal code changes. The meeting also includes a presentation from the Western Colorado Trust and a review of the Resource Management Plan for the Uncompahgre Field Office.

• Submission of Safe Pathways for Paonia RAISE Grant to the US Department of Transportation
• Ordinance 2024-01 amending Chapters 7 and 10 of the Paonia Municipal Code
• Purchase of IWorQ Systems for Public Works
• Liquor License Renewal for Brossanova LLC
• Proposed ordinance to set a process for approving Board legal fees

The Board voted to seek $1.5 million in Congressionally Directed Spending to purchase the school building on Fourth and Grand. Other actions included approving a federal transportation grant submission and directing the Town Attorney to create a process for approving legal fees.

• Approved $1.5M congressional spending request to purchase school building on Fourth and Grand (4-1)
• Approved submission of Safe Pathways for Paonia RAISE Grant to US Dept of Transportation (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of IWorQ Systems for Public Works (unanimous)
• Approved Town's response to Uncompahgre Field Office Resource Management Plan amendment (unanimous)
• Directed Town Attorney to develop process for Board to approve legal fees (unanimous)
• Appointed Town Administrator to represent Town at Pan American Property Owner's Association (unanimous)
• Appointed Town Administrator as representative for Paonia Ditch Company Annual Meeting (unanimous)
• Tabled Ordinance 2024-01 for revisions until next meeting (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is meeting to review Town Code and data regarding short-term rentals (STRs). The body will discuss recommendations from the Affordable Housing Plan and provide recommendations to the Town Council concerning STRs.

• Review of Town Code covering Short Term Rentals (STRs)
• Review of Affordable Housing Plan STR Data
• Review of Affordable Housing Plan Recommendations Regarding STRs
• Recommendations to Town Council Regarding STRs

The Paonia Planning Commission met on February 7, 2024, and approved its agenda unanimously. It voted unanimously to table approval of the previous meeting's minutes until the next meeting so members could review them. The commission reviewed Town Code and Affordable Housing Plan material on short-term rentals (STRs) but made no motion on those three review items, and it voted unanimously to continue recommendations to Town Council regarding STRs to the April Planning Commission meeting. No recommendations to Town Council on STRs were made at this meeting.

• Approved the agenda (unanimous)
• Tabled approval of minutes until next meeting to allow review (unanimous)
• No motion made on the three STR review items (Town Code review, Affordable Housing Plan STR data, and Affordable Housing Plan STR recommendations)
• Continued recommendations to Town Council regarding STRs to the April Planning Commission meeting (unanimous)
• Adjourned at 5:57PM

Town Board

The Town Board will consider several appointments, a water moratorium update, and a Master Plan status report. The body is also deciding on a hydrogeological study contract and a request to change the legal paper of record.

• Public hearing for minor subdivision of property at 841 HWY 133 by West Elk Land & Hops
• Consideration of Wright Water Engineering contract for a hydrogeological study
• Approval of a letter of support to Dark Skies International
• Consideration of USGS agreement to operate and maintain the North Fork of the Gunnison River gaging station
• Request to change legal paper of record to the High Country Spotlight and Shopper

The Paonia Town Board conditionally approved a minor subdivision at 841 HWY 133 for West Elk Land & Hops, with five conditions to be met before the final plat is signed and recorded. A motion to deny the application failed 2-3, and the approval passed 4-1. The board also approved a letter of support for Dark Skies recognition, appointed Dale Duesterbeck to the Zoning Board of Adjustments & Appeals, and approved a hydrogeological study contract with Wright Water Engineering. A request to change the legal paper of record was tabled until budget time.

• Conditionally approved minor subdivision at 841 HWY 133 with 5 conditions (4-1)
• Denial motion for 841 HWY 133 subdivision failed (2-3)
• Approved letter of support for Dark Skies community recognition, including 5-year light replacement budget and Town Hall light monitor (unanimous)
• Appointed Dale Duesterbeck to Zoning Board of Adjustments & Appeals, term ending August 2024 (unanimous)
• Appointed Town Administrator as proxy to Stewart Ditch and Reservoir Company annual meeting (unanimous)
• Approved USGS agreement to operate and maintain gaging station on North Fork Gunnison River (unanimous)
• Tabled legal paper of record change to High Country Spotlight and Shopper until budget time (unanimous)
• Approved Wright Water Engineering contract for hydrogeological study (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will review a status update on the Master Plan from Phoenix Rising Resources. The meeting also includes a public hearing for a minor subdivision at 841 HWY 133 and discussions regarding housing needs and short term rentals.

• Master Plan Status Update - Phoenix Rising Resources
• Public Hearing: Minor Subdivision application for 841 HWY 133 by West Elk Land & Hops
• Recommendations regarding Housing Needs Assessment and Short Term Rentals

The Planning Commission conditionally approved a minor subdivision application for property at 841 HWY 133. The commission also recommended that the Board of Trustees address zoning issues for the property after June 6, 2024.

• Reappointed Dave Knutson as Chair, Mary Bachran as Vice-Chair, and Lyn Howe as Secretary (unanimous)
• Conditionally approved minor subdivision at 841 HWY 133 pending access agreement, general use well permit, engineering plans, and HOA development (3-1)
• Recommended Board of Trustees address zoning for 841 HWY 133 after June 6, 2024 (unanimous)

Town Board

The Town Board will discuss several intergovernmental agreements, board appointments, and water-related projects. The meeting includes decisions on liquor licenses and the designation of the town's legal paper of record.

• Consideration of RFQ for Hydrogeology Study
• Submission of WaterSMART Small Scale Water Efficiency Project Grant to U.S. Bureau of Reclamation
• Intergovernmental Agreement with Delta County Clerk and Recorder for 2024 Municipal Election
• Intergovernmental Agreement with City of Delta for Building Inspection Services
• Liquor license renewal for Aspen Yoga INC dba Louie's Pizza My Heart at 202 Grand Avenue

The Board approved a hydrogeological study by Wright Water Engineers, Inc. and agreements with Delta County and the City of Delta for election and building inspection services. Other actions included extending the Cedar Hill Project and appointing three members to the Tree Board.

• Approved extension of Cedar Hill Project (unanimous)
• Approved Letter of Support for NFVCC's OEDIT proposal (unanimous)
• Approved letter to Forest Service GMUG regarding fire suppression chemicals (unanimous)
• Appointed Christine Patterson, Paula Martin, and Mark Newland to Tree Board (unanimous)
• Approved IGA with Delta County Clerk and Recorder for 2024 Municipal Election (unanimous)
• Approved IGA with City of Delta for Building Inspection Services with modifications (unanimous)
• Approved Wright Water Engineers, Inc. for Hydrogeological Study (unanimous)
• Approved WaterSMART Small Scale Water Efficiency Project Grant submission (unanimous)