Paonia public meetings in 2024
31 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
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
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
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
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
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
Town Board
The Town Board is holding a work session to discuss budget planning for the 2025 fiscal year.
- FY-2025 Budget Planning discussion
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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