Paonia public meetings in 2025

Town Board

The Paonia Town Board will approve the December 30 disbursements and ratify a $140,850 contract with Rundle Construction Inc. for the Stewart Ditch Repair. It will also review sole‑source quotes for FY‑2026 standardized garbage cans, several change orders related to the 2MG water storage tank, and a public hearing on a FY‑2025 budget amendment.

• Ratification of Rundle Construction Inc for the Stewart Ditch Repair – $140,850.00
• Sole source quotes from Rehrig Pacific for standardized garbage cans for FY‑2026
• Change Order #1 – 2MG Water Storage Tank Relining for extra days – $45,000.00
• Change Order #2 – 2MG Water Storage Tank Relining – Roop Excavating Road Improvement
• Change Order #3 – Markleys Precision Company for remobilizing in January with heaters and dehumidifiers

General

The Town of Paonia staff will hold a potluck holiday lunch from 12:00 pm to 1:30 pm. Board of Trustees members may attend, and the town offices will be closed during that period. No formal agenda items or decisions are scheduled for this meeting.

• Annual Staff Holiday Lunch potluck (12:00 pm–1:30 pm)
• Town offices closed during the lunch event
• Board of Trustees members may attend the lunch

Tree Board

The Paonia Tree Board will meet to review the next steps for leadership and advise the Town Administrator on a request for qualifications for a bonded certified arborist. The meeting will also include the approval of the November 18, 2025 meeting minutes.

• Review of November 18, 2025 Tree Board Minutes
• Advice on Town Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for a Bonded Certified Arborist
• Discussion on Next Steps for Tree Board Leadership

Town Board

The Town Board will hold public hearings to set the 2026 mill levy and adopt the Fiscal Year 2026 budget. The board is also considering an ordinance to publish disbursements on the town website and the installation of additional Verkada cameras.

• Public hearing to set the 2026 mill levy
• Public hearing to adopt the Fiscal Year 2026 budget
• Ordinance 25-10 regarding publishing disbursements on the Town website
• Approval of installation of additional Verkada cameras by Mitchell & Company
• Comments regarding BLM Colorado March 2026 Oil & Gas Lease Sale for parcels CO-2026-03-6157 and CO-2026-03-6169

The Board approved the FY 2026 budget and set the mill levy at 8.322 mills, adopting Resolution 29-2025. It also appointed Hector Mejorado to the vacant trustee seat and cancelled the December 23 regular meeting. Additional actions included approving an ordinance to publish disbursements online and adopting the town’s comment letter to the BLM oil‑and‑gas lease sale.

• Appointed Hector Mejorado to vacant Board seat (motion carried)
• Cancelled the December 23 regular meeting (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 10-2025 to publish disbursements on the town website (unanimous)
• Approved town’s comment letter to BLM on oil & gas lease sale (unanimous)
• Adopted FY 2026 budget and set 8.322‑mill levy (5‑0)
• Confirmed committee assignments for Finance, Public Safety, Parks, etc. (motion carried)
• Removed December 23 disbursements from consent agenda (unanimous)
• Approved amended consent agenda (unanimous)

Town Board

The Paonia Town Board will meet on December 5, 2025 at 1:00 PM for a work session focused on the town’s budget. The agenda consists mainly of procedural rules, consent‑agenda guidelines, and executive‑session provisions, with no specific ordinances or contracts listed. Board members will discuss and potentially develop budget recommendations, but no concrete items are detailed in the agenda.

• Budget Work Session – discussion of the town’s budget (no specific items listed)

The December 5, 2025 Town Board work session noted that no meeting minutes were taken and no decisions were recorded. Only a budget work session was listed with the participants.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will meet to appoint officers and approve the minutes from the November 3, 2025 meeting. The agenda is primarily procedural.

• Appointment of Officers

The commission unanimously approved the meeting agenda. It also unanimously approved the November 3, 2025 Planning Commission minutes. A motion to table the appointment of officers until the January meeting was unanimously adopted. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved November 3, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Tabled appointment of officers until January meeting (unanimous)

Town Board

The Paonia Town Board will consider several actions, including appointing a new Planning Commission member, approving a resolution for authorized signatories, and deciding on two consultant contracts. They will also ratify the selection of a Mayor Pro‑Tem and approve hiring a contractor for drainage work and a concrete pad at 3 rd Street (Twin Lakes). The meeting includes a closed‑session discussion of the Town Administrator’s annual evaluation.

• Consideration of Appointment to the Planning Commission
• Resolution 27‑2025 Authorized Signatories
• RFQ 2025‑06 WaterSMART Consultant Decision
• RFQ 2025‑07 Safe Streets for All Consultant Decision
• Approval for hiring a contractor for drainage issues and a concrete pad at 3 rd Street (Twin Lakes)

The Board approved several appointments, adopted a corrected resolution, and authorized professional services contracts for WaterSMART planning and Safe Streets for All. It ratified the new Mayor Pro‑Tern and approved a $20,000 concrete pad contract for the Twin Lakes compost project. A budget work session was also scheduled for December 5.

• Appointed Margaret Doherty to the Planning Commission (approved)
• Appointed Trustee Czech to the Finance Committee, other committee assignments postponed (approved unanimously)
• Approved Resolution 27-2025 with corrected number and added Trustee Czech as signer (approved unanimously)
• Authorized Town Administrator to negotiate and execute a contract with Wright Water Engineers for WaterSMART consulting (approved unanimously)
• Directed staff to negotiate with Consor Engineering for Safe Streets for All consulting services (approved unanimously)
• Ratified Rick Stelter as Mayor Pro‑Tern (approved, with Trustee Stelter abstaining)
• Approved hiring Farnsworth Construction for a concrete pad at Twin Lakes, up to $20,000 (approved unanimously)
• Scheduled a budget work session for Friday, December 5, 2025 at 1:00 PM (approved unanimously)

Tree Board

The Tree Board will discuss a draft PowerPoint presentation intended for the Trustees. The board will also receive an update on the Tree City Renewal process.

• Review of draft PowerPoint presentation to Trustees
• Update on Tree City Renewal process

Town Board

The Paonia Town Board will hold an executive session to receive legal advice on the possible transfer and acquisition of the Hidden Valley HOA water distribution system. The board will also consider RFQ 2025-07 for a Safe Streets for All consultant, the Off‑System Bridge Grant 2025 application, and Resolution 26-2025 declaring a vacancy on the Board of Trustees. Announcements include open applications for a Planning Commission seat and a Zoning Board of Adjustments seat, both due November 19. Consent agenda items cover the November 10 disbursements and the October 28 meeting minutes.

• Executive session on potential transfer/acquisition of Hidden Valley HOA water system
• Consideration of RFQ 2025-07 Safe Streets for All Consultant
• Consideration of Off‑System Bridge Grant 2025 Application
• Consideration of Resolution 26-2025 Declaring a Vacancy on the Board of Trustees
• Applications accepted for Planning Commission seat (deadline Nov 19, 2025)

The Town Board unanimously approved several actions. It tabled the Safe Streets for All consultant RFQ until the November 25 meeting. It authorized the Town Administrator to submit the Off‑System Bridge Grant with a $500,000 town match for the Samuel Wade Bridge repair. It also declared a vacancy on the Board, removed Kathy Swartz as a bank signer, and appointed Trustee Stelter as Mayor Pro‑Tem.

• Tabled RFQ 2025-07 Safe Streets for All Consultant to Nov 25, 2025 (unanimous)
• Authorized Town Administrator to submit 2025 Off‑System Bridge Grant with $500,000 town match for Samuel Wade Bridge (unanimous)
• Passed Resolution 26-2025 Declaring a Vacancy on the Board of Trustees (unanimous)
• Removed Kathy Swartz as a signer on the United Business Bank account (unanimous)
• Appointed Trustee Stelter as Mayor Pro‑Tem (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider a Special Use Review for a parking addition. The commission will also handle officer appointments and the approval of previous meeting minutes.

• Public hearing for Special Use Review to add one guest parking spot west of Unit #4 at 1200 3rd St (Silver Leaf Co-Housing Development)

The Commission unanimously removed two agenda items (Appointment of Officers and Actions & Presentations) and then approved the amended agenda. It also unanimously approved the October 6, 2025 minutes. The proposed guest parking addition at 1200 Third St, Unit 4 was tabled for reconsideration at the March 2, 2026 meeting.

• Removed 'Appointment of Officers' item from agenda – approved unanimously
• Removed 'Actions & Presentations' item from agenda – approved unanimously
• Approved the amended agenda – approved unanimously
• Approved October 6, 2025 minutes – approved unanimously
• Tabled the special‑use guest parking request until March 2 2026 – approved unanimously

Town Board

The Town Board will receive a final presentation on a hydrogeological study from Wright Water Engineers, Inc. The board is also deciding on a managed services provider for I.T. and a sole source culvert for Steward Ditch Company.

• Final presentation of Hydrogeological Study by Wright Water Engineers, Inc.
• Decision on RFQ 2025-05 for I.T. Managed Services
• Sole source culvert for Steward Ditch Company
• Liquor license renewal for Edfoodyo LLC dba NIDO
• Appointment of a Planning Commission member

The Town Board unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the consent agenda items, including minutes, license renewals, and disbursements. It also approved thank‑you letters for downtown planters, a sole‑source $72,500 culvert repair contract, and authorized a three‑year IT managed services agreement with Istonish. No action was taken on the vacant Planning Commission seat after the sole applicant withdrew.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items (unanimous)
• Approved thank‑you letters for downtown planters (unanimous)
• Approved Rundle Construction as sole‑source contractor for Stewart Ditch culvert repair (unanimous)
• Authorized Town Administrator to negotiate and execute three‑year IT services agreement with Istonish (unanimous)
• No action taken on Planning Commission member appointment after applicant withdrew

General

The Paonia Town Board will conduct a public facilities tour with two or more trustees and town staff. The tour begins at Town Hall at 10:00 a.m. No photographs, recordings, or minutes will be taken. The agenda also includes the town's standard rules of procedure, consent agenda guidelines, and executive‑session provisions.

• Public Facilities Tour of multiple town‑owned properties
• No pictures or recordings permitted during the tour
• No minutes will be recorded for the tour
• Tour meeting scheduled for 10:00 a.m. at Town Hall
• Adopted under Resolution No. 2017‑10, amended May 22 2018

The Paonia Board of Trustees conducted a tour of the town's water and sewer facilities. The tour was led by Public Works Director Poulos and was recorded for transparency. No formal decisions, approvals, or votes were recorded during this meeting.

Tree Board

The Tree Board will meet to discuss and draft a position paper. The board will also consider changing its meeting start time back to 5:15 p.m.

• Discussion and drafting of a Tree Board position paper
• Discussion on changing meeting time to 5:15 p.m.

The board unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the September 16 minutes. It also unanimously voted to revert the regular meeting start time to 5:15 PM. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved September 16, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Changed meeting start time to 5:15 PM (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Town Board

The Town Board will review the draft budget for fiscal year 2026 and consider participation in the Rural Jump Start Program. The board will also receive a report from the Ad Hoc Short Term Rentals Committee.

• Review and consideration of DRAFT FY-2026 Budget
• Resolution 24-2025 Reauthorizing Participation in the Rural Jump Start Program
• Report from Ad Hoc Short Term Rentals Committee
• Applications for Planning Commission and Zoning Board of Adjustments due October 22, 2025

The Board unanimously approved the agenda and consent agenda. It voted to move the November 11 regular meeting to November 10 and add a budget workshop. The Board also approved Resolution 24-2025, renewing participation in the Rural Jump Start program. The FY‑2026 draft budget was discussed but no action was taken.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
• Rescheduled regular meeting to Nov 10 with budget workshop (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 24-2025 reauthorizing Rural Jump Start participation (unanimous)
• FY‑2026 draft budget discussed, no action taken (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Paonia Planning Commission will conduct routine business such as roll call, approval of the agenda, and approval of minutes from the September 8, 2025 meeting. No specific projects, contracts, or policy changes are listed for this meeting. The session will follow the town's established rules of procedure.

The commission unanimously approved the meeting agenda. It also unanimously approved the September 8, 2025 minutes with a spelling correction. No other items were discussed or decided.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved September 8, 2025 minutes with spelling correction (unanimous)

Town Board

The Paonia Town Board will hear a public presentation on the SELL 25‑09 Nature Connection Kids Pasta Project fundraiser. It will also discuss a formal protest regarding new water‑rights measuring regulations. No other decisions are listed on the agenda.

• SELL 25‑09 Nature Connection Kids Pasta Project Fundraiser presentation
• Consideration of Formal Protest for New Water Rights Measuring Rules

Town Board

The Town Board is holding a work session to conduct a budget workshop for fiscal year 2026. The remainder of the document consists of the board's standard rules of procedure.

• FY 2026 Budget Workshop

The Paonia Town Board held a work session on September 30, 2025. No minutes were taken during the session. The only item listed was a FY 2026 Budget Workshop led by Town Clerk Samira M. Vetter and Mayor Paige Smith. No votes or actions were recorded, so no substantive decisions were made.

Town Board

The Town Board is holding a work session to conduct a budget workshop for fiscal year 2026. The remainder of the document contains the town's standing rules of procedure.

• FY 2026 Budget Workshop

The Board met for a work session on September 25, 2025. No meeting minutes were taken during the session. An FY 2026 budget workshop was listed on the agenda. No decisions, approvals, or votes were recorded.

Town Board

The Town Board will hold a public hearing on a rezoning application for 201 Box Elder Avenue. The board is also deciding on marijuana license limits, a legal contract for an attorney, and scoping comments for BLM oil and gas lease sales.

• Rezoning application for 201 Box Elder Avenue from Community Commercial (C-2) to Higher Density Residential (R3)
• Proposal to lower the cap on Marijuana Licenses from 3 to 2
• Approval of a contract with Clayton M Buchner Attorney at Law LLC
• Approval of sole source contract with Roop Excavating for temporary water tank plumbing
• Scoping comments for BLM Colorado March 2026 Oil & Gas Lease Sale (parcels CO-2026-03-6157 and CO-2026-03-6169)

The Board approved Ordinance 25‑09, rezoning 201 Box Elder Avenue from C‑2 to R‑3, contingent on utility code compliance. It also appointed Karen Tamow to the vacant Trustee seat and approved a $1,000 grant to the Paonia Senior Center. Additional actions included extending the short‑term‑rental enforcement moratorium, approving an attorney contract, and rejecting a proposal to lower the marijuana dispensary license cap.

• Approved Ordinance 25‑09 rezoning 201 Box Elder Ave to R‑3 (4‑0 unanimous)
• Appointed Karen Tamow to vacant Board of Trustees seat (votes: Heck, Czech, Hunter for; Stelter voted for Mejorado)
• Approved $1,000 grant to Paonia Senior Center (unanimous)
• Approved contract with Clayton M. Buckner Attorney at Law LLC (unanimous)
• Directed staff to draft a six‑month extension of the short‑term‑rental moratorium (unanimous)
• Rejected motion to lower marijuana dispensary license cap from three to two (2‑3 vote)
• Approved sponsorship of Dark Skies Paonia poster in Town Hall (unanimous)
• Added standing agenda item for Short‑Term Rental Committee updates (unanimous)

Tree Board

The Paonia Tree Board will hold a meeting to discuss several items related to the town’s urban forest. Topics include Stefen's memorandum, the board’s relationship with Public Works, the board’s advisory role and expectations from the Mayor and Trustees, a written overview of the future of Paonia trees, and a 10‑15 year planting and removal plan. No formal decisions are indicated; the agenda lists these as discussion items.

• Discussion of Stefen's Memorandum (Parts 1, 2 and 3)
• Discussion of relationship with Public Works
• Discussion of the Board’s role and expectations from the Mayor and Trustees
• Discussion of creating a written overview of the future of Paonia trees
• Discussion of the 10‑15 year planting and removing plan

The board unanimously approved the meeting agenda with an added topic. It also unanimously approved the minutes from the August 19, 2025 meeting. The board decided not to prepare a presentation for the Trustees, stating the effort is not justified and past input has been ignored. No other motions or actions were taken.

• Agenda approved unanimously
• August 19 minutes approved unanimously
• Decided not to prepare presentation to Trustees (no vote recorded)

Town Board

The Town Board will vote on Resolution 23-2025 to declare a vacancy on the Board of Trustees. It will also appoint members to the Zoning Board of Adjustments, review a repair request for Stewart Ditch on Pan American Avenue, evaluate a quote from Peak Water Services, and discuss changes to the street‑closure fee schedule for alley block parties.

• Resolution 23-2025: Declaring a vacancy on the Board of Trustees
• Appointments to the Zoning Board of Adjustments
• Stewart Ditch repair request for Pan American Avenue
• Quote from Peak Water Services
• Adjustment of the street‑closure fee schedule for alley block parties

The Board declared a vacancy on the Board of Trustees after Trustee Valentine resigned. It appointed Dale Duesterbeck and Gia Fanelli to the Zoning Board of Adjustments, restoring quorum. The Town approved a quarterly service agreement with Peak Water Services for the water treatment plant. The Board waived the $25‑per‑hour fee for alley block parties and added the short‑term‑rental committee to the standing agenda.

• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 23-2025 declaring a Board vacancy (unanimous)
• Accepted Dale Duesterbeck and Gia Fanelli to Zoning Board of Adjustments (unanimous)
• Approved Peak Water Services quarterly maintenance agreement (unanimous)
• Waived $25/hour alley block party fee (3‑1 vote)
• Added Short‑Term Rental Ad Hoc Committee as a standing agenda item (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider an application from Loretha (Barnes) Rolf to rezone the property at 201 Box Elder Avenue from Community Commercial District (C‑2) to Higher Density Residential District (R3). The commission will also approve the agenda, adopt the minutes from the August 4 2025 meeting, and conduct roll call.

• Approval of August 4 2025 Planning Commission meeting minutes
• Public hearing on rezoning application for 201 Box Elder Avenue (C‑2 to R3)
• Approval of agenda

The commission approved its agenda and the August 4 minutes. After a public hearing, it voted to recommend conditional approval of rezoning case RES-25-01 for 201 Box Elder Avenue, requiring compliance with the town’s utility code. The recommendation passed with six ayes and one abstention.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved August 4 minutes (aye: Watson, Howe, Wynn, Smith, Hunter; abstain: Bachran)
• Approved 5‑minute recess (unanimous)
• Recommended conditional approval of rezoning RES-25-01 for 201 Box Elder Ave (aye: Watson, Howe, Bachran, Smith, Hunter; abstain: Wynn)

Town Board

The Paonia Town Board meeting will review several actions, including appointing members to the short‑term rentals committee and modifying a liquor license to include Sage Alley. The board will also consider an intergovernmental agreement with Delta County for the November 4, 2025 election and a resolution to change how disbursements are published. A thank‑you letter for a $17,000 grant for bathroom upgrades and a zoning board ordinance amendment are also on the agenda.

• Approve citizen committee members for the Ad Hoc Short‑term Rentals Committee
• Modify premises for Blue Sage Liquor License to include Sage Alley
• Approve Intergovernmental Agreement with Delta County Elections for the Nov 4 2025 election
• Adopt Colorado Grand Thank You Letter for $17,000 grant for bathroom upgrades
• Adopt Ordinance 25‑06 modifying Ch. 2 Art. 8 – Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Town Board unanimously approved a liquor‑license premises modification, an intergovernmental agreement with Delta County for the November 2025 election, and Resolution 22-2025 to place a ballot question about publishing disbursements online. It also approved a thank‑you letter for a $17,000 Colorado Grand grant, Ordinance 25-08 clarifying the Zoning Board of Adjustment’s authority, and RFQs for WaterSMART consulting, Safe Streets for All consulting, and construction‑management services that will preserve $350,000 of surplus street funds.

• Approved modification of premises for Blue Sage liquor license (unanimous)
• Approved intergovernmental agreement with Delta County Elections for Nov 4 2025 election (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 22-2025 to place ballot question on publishing disbursements online (unanimous)
• Approved thank‑you letter to Colorado Grand for $17,000 grant (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 25-08 clarifying Zoning Board of Adjustment authority (unanimous)
• Approved RFQ 2025-06 WaterSMART consultant with revised requirements (unanimous)
• Approved RFQ 2025-07 Safe Streets for All consultant (unanimous)
• Approved RFQ 2025-08 construction‑management contract preserving $350,000 surplus (unanimous)

Tree Board

The Tree Board is meeting to select replacement plants for four trees in the Town Park. The board will also discuss staff training for tree trimming along rights of way and coordinate meetings with the Public Works Director.

• Finalize plant selection to replace 4 trees in Town Park (2 behind stage, 2 in play area)
• Discuss Town Administrator's request for staff training on proper tree trimming practices along rights of way
• Review observations from Sick Tree Day
• Discuss regular meetings with Public Works Director Poulos

The board unanimously approved an agenda amendment to discuss forming a subcommittee. It also unanimously approved the July 15 minutes. Members agreed to postpone planting replacement trees in Town Park until after the new irrigation system is installed. The board set a training session for public works staff on tree trimming for February‑March 2026, will distribute instructional videos, and will meet regularly with Public Works Director Nikki Poulos. A subcommittee including Short and Haynie will draft a presentation for the Town Trustees.

• Agenda amendment approved unanimously
• July 15 minutes approved unanimously
• Postpone planting five replacement park trees until after irrigation installation
• Schedule hands‑on tree‑trimming training for Feb‑Mar 2026 with Tom Tyson
• Distribute pruning instructional videos to public works staff
• Establish regular meetings with Public Works Director Nikki Poulos
• Form subcommittee (Short, Haynie) to draft Trustees presentation

Town Board

The Town Board will discuss enacting Stage 2 fire restrictions and modifying garbage collection ordinances and rates. The board is also considering the acceptance of an opioid settlement and the purchase of security cameras for town facilities.

• Resolution 21-2025 Enacting Stage 2 Fire Restrictions
• Resolution 20-2025 Garbage Collection Rates and Charges
• Ordinance 2025-04 Modifying Chapter 13 Article 6 Garbage Collection
• Acceptance of Purdue Pharmaceuticals opioid settlement
• Thank you letter for $17,000 Colorado Grand grant for bathroom upgrades

The Paonia Town Board unanimously approved Stage 2 fire restrictions, an opioid settlement with Purdue Pharmaceuticals, and several ordinance amendments covering garbage collection, block parties, and security cameras. It also adopted a resolution updating garbage collection rates and directed staff to draft bylaws for the Planning Commission. The agenda was approved after removing one item, and a grant thank‑you letter was tabled for later discussion.

• Approved agenda with removal of item #5 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 21-2025 Stage 2 Fire Restrictions (unanimous)
• Approved Purdue Pharmaceuticals opioid settlement agreement (unanimous)
• Approved amendments to Ordinance 2025-04 (garbage collection) (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 20-2025 garbage collection rates and charges (unanimous)
• Approved sole‑source purchase of security cameras up to $50,288 (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2025-05 Block Parties (unanimous)
• Approved motion to develop Planning Commission bylaws (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Paonia Planning Commission will approve the July 16, 2025 meeting minutes and then discuss potential topics for upcoming commission agendas. No specific projects, contracts, or ordinances are on the agenda. The meeting will conclude with adjournment.

• Approval of July 16, 2025 Planning Commission meeting minutes
• Consideration of possible agenda items for future Planning Commission meetings

The commission unanimously approved its meeting agenda and the July 16, 2025 minutes. It also unanimously voted to ask the Board of Trustees to request clarification from the town attorney on CRS 31-23-204. A motion to confirm appointment and term dates failed because it lacked a second. Another unanimous motion asked the Board of Trustees to confirm term beginning and ending dates with the Clerk.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved July 16, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Asked Board of Trustees to request attorney clarification on CRS 31-23-204 (unanimous)
• Motion to confirm appointment and term dates died for lack of a second
• Asked Board of Trustees to confirm term beginning and ending dates with the Clerk (unanimous)

Town Board

The Paonia Town Board meeting will approve the agenda, hear the presentation of the Fiscal Year 2024 audit, and conduct routine public participation and procedural items. No specific policy changes or contracts are listed on the agenda. The meeting follows the town’s established rules of procedure.

• Approval of agenda
• Presentation of Fiscal Year 2024 audit
• Public participation with 3‑minute comment limit
• Consent agenda items (e.g., prior meeting minutes, staff reports)
• Adjournment

Town Board

The Paonia Town Board will hold a public hearing on Resolution 18-2025 to adopt the Comprehensive Master Plan. It will also consider approvals for a contractor to rehabilitate the 2MG water tank, a water restrictions resolution, and an addendum to Wright Water Engineering’s study scope. A grant update for the 5th & Grand Realignment Project and a FY 2024 audit discussion are also on the agenda.

• Public hearing on adopting Resolution 18-2025 – Comprehensive Master Plan
• Consideration of approval of contractor for 2MG water tank rehabilitation
• Consideration of Resolution 19-2025 – Water Restrictions
• Addendum to Wright Water Engineering MSA for hydrogeological study – additional scope
• 2025 BUILD (RAISE) Grant update for 5th & Grand Realignment Project

The Board unanimously approved a contract with Markley's Precision Company to rehabilitate the 2‑million‑gallon water tank for up to $957,750. It also created an ad hoc committee on short‑term rentals, approved water‑restriction measures, added scope to a hydrogeological study, scheduled a special audit meeting, approved inspection services for the tank project, and adopted the Comprehensive Master Plan.

• Approved Markley's Precision Company contract for 2MG tank rehab, not to exceed $957,750 (unanimous)
• Created ad hoc short‑term rental committee (2 trustees, 1 staff, 2 public members) (unanimous)
• Approved committee composition with Town Administrator Wynn as staff rep (5 Ayes, 1 Nay)
• Approved Resolution 19-2025 water restrictions effective Aug 1 (unanimous)
• Approved $42,800 addendum to Wright Water Engineers hydrogeological study (unanimous)
• Scheduled special meeting on July 30, 2025 at 5:00 PM to consider FY 2024 audit (unanimous)
• Approved KLM Engineering inspection services contract up to $97,860 for tank relining (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 18-2025 accepting the Comprehensive Master Plan (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Paonia Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider adopting Planning Commission Resolution 25-01. The commission will also vote on adopting a Comprehensive Master Plan for the town. The meeting includes routine approvals of the agenda and June 2, 2025 minutes before adjourning.

• Public hearing
• Consideration of adopting Planning Commission Resolution 25-01 (PCR 25-01)
• Adopting a Comprehensive Master Plan
• Approval of agenda
• Approval of June 2, 2025 Planning Commission minutes

The commission approved its agenda and the June 2, 2025 minutes, both unanimously. It then accepted Resolution 25-01, adopting the town’s Comprehensive Master Plan, with a unanimous vote. Finally, the commission voted to forward the plan to the Board of Trustees and the County Commissioners for acceptance, also unanimously.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved June 2, 2025 minutes with correction (unanimous)
• Accepted Resolution 25-01 adopting Comprehensive Master Plan (unanimous)
• Motion to send plan to Board of Trustees and County Commissioners (unanimous)

Tree Board

The Paonia Tree Board will consider planting four replacement trees in Town Park. It will also discuss details of the Sick Tree Day promotion scheduled for August 16, 2025, and hear from Trustee Heck about his liaison role. Subcommittee updates on park priority drawings and new tree watering will be presented, and prior meeting minutes will be approved.

• Item #1 – Discuss planting of four replacement trees in Town Park in 2025
• Item #2 – Discuss details of the Sick Tree Day promotion set for August 16, 2025
• Item #3 – Hear from Trustee Heck about his Tree Board liaison role
• Subcommittee updates – Town Park priority drawings (Mark & Tom) and watering new trees
• Approval of prior meeting minutes from April 15, May 20, and June 17, 2025

The board unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the April, May, and June 2025 meetings. Members agreed to defer planting four replacement trees in Town Park until a reliable watering system is in place. The next meeting date was corrected to Tuesday, August 19, 2025.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved April, May, and June 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Deferred planting of four Town Park trees pending a water system solution
• Corrected next meeting date to Aug 19, 2025

Town Board

The Town Board will discuss upcoming water restrictions and the adoption of an ordinance regarding the operation of off-highway vehicles. The board is also considering a housing needs assessment grant and a lease agreement with Big B's.

• Ordinance 25-05 regarding Operation of Off Highway Vehicles
• Resolution 17-2025 for DOLA's Technical Assistance Grant for Housing Needs Assessment
• Contractor approval and Change Order #1 for 2MG Tank Rehab/Relining Project
• Lease agreement with Big B's
• Liquor license renewals for 3rd Street Bistro and Paonia Liquors LLC

The Board unanimously ratified Resolution 16-2025 enacting Stage 1 fire restrictions adopted on July 3. It also unanimously scheduled a short‑term‑rental work session for the July 22 meeting, approved the lease agreement with Big B’s, and adopted the amended off‑highway‑vehicle ordinance. A unanimous vote approved Change Order #1 for a temporary water tank up to $12,700, and the Board unanimously approved Resolution 17‑2025 for a DOLA grant to update the housing needs assessment.

• Approved Resolution 16-2025 fire restrictions (unanimous)
• Scheduled short‑term‑rental workshop for July 22 (unanimous)
• Approved lease agreement with Big B’s (unanimous)
• Approved amended Ordinance 25‑05 for off‑highway vehicles (3‑2)
• Approved Change Order #1 temporary tank, not‑to‑exceed $12,700 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 17‑2025 DOLA grant, date changed to July 8 (unanimous)

General

The Town Board will meet to address emergency fire restrictions. The remainder of the agenda consists of procedural items and standard rules of procedure.

• Emergency Fire Restrictions

The board approved the meeting agenda unanimously. It also adopted Resolution 16-2025, which enacts Stage 1 fire restrictions within the town limits, with a unanimous vote. The resolution will be ratified at the regular board meeting on July 8, 2025. The meeting adjourned at 4:34 PM.

• Approved agenda (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 16-2025 – Stage 1 fire restrictions (5-0)

Town Board

The Paonia Town Board will consider Resolution 2025-15 to set a new fee schedule. It will also discuss service level options for water customers and related private‑property issues. Additional items include several liquor‑license renewals and routine consent‑agenda items such as meeting minutes and disbursements.

• Resolution 2025-15 Fee Schedule
• Consideration on Levels of Service for Water Customers and Issues on Private Property
• Friends of the Paradise Theater dba Paradise Theater Liquor License Renewal (25-111)
• Liquor License for Paonia Cherry Days July 4 & 5, 2025 (SEP 25-03)
• Liquor License for Paonia Cherry Days – Top O' the Rockies BMW Rally July 23‑26, 2025 (SEP 25-04)

The Board unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the consent agenda items. It adopted amendments to the banner fee and street‑closure permit language, and then approved the revised Fee Schedule (Resolution 15‑2025). The Board also directed staff to close service requests after completing due‑diligence and legal review.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Accepted consent agenda items (unanimous)
• Amended banner fee to $50 per event and $150 for non‑intersection properties (unanimous)
• Corrected street‑closure permit language and deposit terms (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 15‑2025 Fee Schedule as amended (unanimous)
• Directed staff to close service requests after due‑diligence and legal review (unanimous)

Tree Board

The Paonia Tree Board will meet on June 17, 2025 to discuss promotional plans for the Cherry Days booth and the upcoming Sick Tree Day event. The board will also review the role of the trustee liaison, ways to support citizens with tree planting and pruning, and next steps for the CoTreeView project. Subcommittee updates and the assignment of a subcommittee to develop a master planting plan for Town Park, Apple Valley and Lee's Park will be considered, followed by a public comment period.

• Cherry Days Booth – discuss plans and promotion
• Sick Tree Day – planning and promotion
• Discussion of role of trustee liaison
• Support of citizens with planting, pruning, etc.
• Assign subcommittee for master planting plan for Town Park, Apple Valley and Lee's Park

The Tree Board set the Cherry Days booth for Friday, July 4, 12 p.m.–6 p.m., with Secretary Patterson to reserve the booth. It also scheduled the Sick Tree Day for August 16, 2025, 9 a.m.–1 p.m. at Town Park. The board decided to wait on the Town Park priority discussion until Vice‑Chair Newland can attend.

• Cherry Days booth scheduled for July 4, 2025, 12‑6 pm; reservation assigned to Secretary Patterson
• Sick Tree Day scheduled for August 16, 2025, 9 am‑1 pm at Town Park
• Town Park priority discussion postponed until Vice‑Chair Newland is present

Town Board

The Town Board will hold a public hearing regarding a liquor license for Berg Harvest LLC and consider a new ordinance for special events. The board will also discuss block party classifications, bicycle and dog regulations, and a contract for employee handbook development.

• Public hearing for a new Hotel and Restaurant Liquor License for Berg Harvest LLC
• Consideration of Ordinance 25-03 Special Events
• Proposal/Service Agreement with New Focus HR LLC for employee handbook redesign and HR consultation
• Discussion on creating a classification for block parties
• Discussion on bicycle regulations and unleashed, unlicensed dogs

The Town Board approved a new hotel and restaurant liquor license for Berg Harvest LLC and a contract with New Focus HR LLC to create an employee handbook. The Board also adopted multiple amendments to Ordinance 2025-03 governing special events, and referred a block‑party classification request to the Special Events Ad Hoc Committee. Additional unanimous actions included approving the consent agenda, extending the meeting, and a brief recess.

• Approved Berg Harvest LLC hotel & restaurant liquor license (unanimous)
• Approved New Focus HR LLC contract for employee handbook services (unanimous)
• Approved amendments to Ordinance 2025-03 (Special Events) on fees, insurance, and organizer information (unanimous)
• Referred block‑party classification request to Special Events Ad Hoc Committee (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda with corrected meeting times (unanimous)
• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Extended meeting by 30 minutes to 10:00 PM (unanimous)
• Approved five‑minute recess (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will meet to consider public comments received during the comment period for the Accepted Draft Master Plan. The commission will also review minutes from the May 5, 2025 meeting.

• Consideration of public comments for the Accepted Draft Master Plan

The Planning Commission unanimously approved the meeting agenda and adopted the May 5 minutes with a change to the signatory and an abstention by Commissioner Bachran. Commissioners voted to exclude homeowners associations from page 8 of the draft master plan but added language about communicating with homeowners associations to Housing Policy 25. Additional comments on Gov Goal 2 and other public suggestions were declined, and spelling corrections for Steve Clisset and the name William Brunner were approved.

• Agenda approved unanimously
• May 5 minutes approved with changes; Commissioner Bachran abstained
• Motion to exclude HOA after Environmental and Agriculture on page 8 carried unanimously
• Motion to add "and communicate with Homeowners Associations" to Housing Policy 25 carried unanimously
• Motion to exclude third comment on Gov Goal 2 (page 67) carried unanimously
• Spelling correction of Steve Clisset to C-L-I-S-S-E-T carried unanimously
• Name change of Bill Brunner to William Brunner carried unanimously

Town Board

The Paonia Town Board will vote on two intergovernmental agreements—one with One Delta County and an updated agreement with the Colorado Department of Transportation for RMS and SRTS grants. The Board will also direct staff to enforce municipal code Section 16‑11‑20, to draft a special‑events ordinance, and to review the final draft of water and wastewater construction and design standards. Consent agenda items include prior meeting minutes and a license renewal for Fiona's Bartique LLC.

• Approval of an Intergovernmental Agreement with One Delta County
• Direct staff to enforce Section 16‑11‑20 of the Paonia Municipal Code
• Direct staff to prepare an ordinance for special events
• Review of the final draft of water/wastewater construction & design standards
• Approval of an updated IGA with Colorado Department of Transportation for RMS and SRTS grants

The Town Board unanimously approved an updated intergovernmental agreement with the Colorado Department of Transportation to support Revitalizing Main Street and Safe Routes to School grants. It also approved an intergovernmental agreement with One Delta County through December 31, 2030, and directed staff to prepare a special‑events ordinance and to adopt draft water/wastewater construction standards. Additional unanimous actions included extending presentation time for One Delta County, approving the agenda and consent agenda, and directing staff to enforce Section 16‑11‑20 for home occupations.

• Approved 10‑minute presentation time for One Delta County (unanimous)
• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda with minute corrections (unanimous)
• Approved IGA with One Delta County through Dec 31 2030 (unanimous)
• Directed staff to enforce Section 16‑11‑20 for home occupations (unanimous)
• Directed staff to prepare special‑events ordinance for future vote (unanimous)
• Accepted draft water/wastewater construction and design standards and instructed staff to move forward (unanimous)
• Approved updated IGA with Colorado Department of Transportation for Revitalizing Main Street and Safe Routes to School grants (unanimous)

Tree Board

The Tree Board will approve the agenda and the April 15, 2025 minutes, receive updates from the Town Administrator, Public Works staff, and subcommittees, and review the Master Planting Plan for Town Park, Apple Valley and Lee's Park. The board will also consider the timing of future monthly meetings and hold a public comment period before adjourning.

• Approval of April 15, 2025 Tree Board minutes
• Update from Town Administrator and Public Works Director
• Master Planting Plan for Town Park, Apple Valley and Lee's Park
• Timing of monthly meetings
• Public comment period

The board unanimously approved an amendment to the agenda adding a new board member introduction and a tree‑barrier item. The amended agenda was then approved unanimously. A motion to defer approval of the previous meeting minutes to the next agenda also passed unanimously. The board voted 6‑1 to shift future meetings to a 5:30 PM start time until the Arbol Market ends in October.

• Amended agenda to include new member intro and tree‑barrier item (unanimous)
• Approved the amended agenda (unanimous)
• Moved approval of prior minutes to next agenda (unanimous)
• Changed meeting start time to 5:30 PM until October (6‑1)

General

The Town Board is holding a work session for staff-led training on agenda and meeting management software. This training is for staff and members of the Board of Trustees, Planning Commission, Tree Board, and Zoning Board of Adjustments.

• Agenda and Meeting Management Software Training

The May 15, 2025 work session recorded no minutes and contained only agenda and software training. No actions were approved, denied, or tabled.

General

The Town Board will hold a work session to train staff and board members on meeting management software and review the town's Rules of Procedure. The meeting will include standard agenda items such as staff reports, public comment, and consent agenda items.

• Work session on meeting management software
• Review of Rules of Procedure
• Town Administrator's Report
• Public Works Reports
• Police Report

The May 13, 2025 work session included agenda and meeting‑management software training. No formal minutes were recorded, and no actions or votes were taken. The meeting adjourned at 4:08 PM.

Town Board

The Town Board will discuss construction management for the 5th & Grand Realignment Project and a fencing change order. The board is also considering event-related property rentals and local regulations regarding bicycles and dogs.

• SGM scope of work for Safe Pathways for Paonia - 5th & Grand Realignment Project
• Earthworks Excavation Change Order #6 for $850.00 for additional fencing
• West Elk Wine & Spirits liquor license renewal
• Big B's rental of Twin Lakes Property for July event parking
• SEP 25-02 West Elk Family Church First Responder's Dinner

The Town Board unanimously approved several actions, including a $384,058.45 limit for construction management of the Fifth and Grand realignment, a lease of the Twin Lakes property to Big B’s for a July concert at $880, and a special event permit for West Elk Family Church. Additional approvals covered a $850 earthwork change order, payment of a $262.50 public‑official bond renewal, and the agenda and consent agenda. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved agenda with removal of item #5, unanimous
• Approved consent agenda, unanimous
• Approved lease of Twin Lakes property to Big B’s for July 19 concert, $880 fee, unanimous
• Approved Special Event permit 25-02 for West Elk Family Church dinner, unanimous
• Approved scope of work for construction management of Fifth & Grand project, not to exceed $384,058.45, unanimous
• Approved Earthworx Excavating Change Order #6, not to exceed $850 for additional fencing, unanimous
• Approved payment of public official’s bond renewal, $262.50 pending attorney review, unanimous
• Adjourned meeting at 8:08 PM, unanimous

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will approve its agenda and the minutes from the March 3 and April 7, 2025 meetings. It will then present the Draft Comprehensive Master Plan to the public. Residents may submit comments to [email protected] by May 22, 2025.

• Approval of agenda
• Approval of March 3, 2025 Planning Commission minutes
• Approval of April 7, 2025 Planning Commission minutes
• Presentation of Draft Comprehensive Master Plan to the public
• Public comment deadline: May 22, 2025 (email [email protected])

The commission approved the meeting agenda unanimously. It also approved the March 3, 2025 Planning Commission minutes unanimously. Finally, it approved the March 7, 2025 Planning Commission minutes unanimously.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved March 3, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved March 7, 2025 minutes (unanimous)

Town Board

The Paonia Town Board will consider Ordinance 25-03, which would approve loans from the Colorado Water Resources and Power Development Authority. The loans total up to $9,744,000, including a leveraged loan of $3,744,000 and two $3,000,000 loans. The ordinance would authorize loan agreements, issue bonds, fund construction of a project, and declare an emergency. The meeting also includes standard procedural items such as roll call and public comments.

• Approval of Ordinance 25-03 to authorize up to $9,744,000 in loans from CWRPDA for project construction and emergency declaration

The board first approved the meeting agenda unanimously. It then approved Ordinance 25-03, which authorizes up to $3,744,000 in leveraged loans and $3,000,000 each in direct and forgiveness loans from the Colorado Water Resources and Power Development Authority, declares an emergency, and permits related bond issuance and construction. Both motions passed unanimously.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 25-03 authorizing up to $3.744M leveraged loan and $3M direct loan (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Town Board

The Paonia Town Board will consider a range of items including a major subdivision request, board appointments, policy resolutions, and a loan ordinance authorizing up to $3,744,000 from the Colorado Water Resources and Power Development Authority for water projects. They will also review a services agreement with Colorado Complete Clean and adopt several procedural resolutions.

• Approval of Ordinance 25-03 authorizing loans up to $3,744,000 (plus $3,000,000 direct loan and $3,000,000 forgiveness) from CWRPDA
• Consideration of a major subdivision application for Lot 2 of Clarks End Subdivision (David Warren & Dan Rubinoff)
• Approval of the services agreement between the Town of Paonia and Colorado Complete Clean
• Adoption of Resolution 13-2025 Temporary Moratorium on Enforcement
• Acceptance of Resolution 14-2025 Expedited Review of Affordable Housing Applications

The board unanimously approved a major subdivision application for Clark Avenue, appointed a new water attorney, and adopted a resolution to expedite affordable‑housing application reviews (5‑1 vote). It also approved a special event permit for the Arbol Farmer’s Market, a three‑year cleaning services contract, and a temporary enforcement moratorium. Additionally, the board appointed Greg Schroeder to the Zoning Board and Lisa Short to the Tree Board. All motions passed as noted.

• Approved major subdivision application for Lot 2 of Clark’s End Subdivision (unanimous)
• Approved Special Event Permit for Arbol Farmer’s Market (unanimous)
• Approved engagement of NSW as town water attorney (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 14‑2025 to expedite affordable‑housing application reviews (5‑1)
• Approved three‑year cleaning services agreement with Colorado Complete Clean (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 13‑2025 Temporary Moratorium on Enforcement (unanimous)
• Appointed Greg Schroeder to the Zoning Board of Adjustments (unanimous)
• Appointed Lisa Short to the Tree Board (unanimous)

Tree Board

The Tree Board will discuss promotion and planning for Arbor Day on May 3rd. The board also intends to assign a subcommittee to create a Master Planting Plan for Town Park, Apple Valley Park, and Lee's Park.

• Discussion of Arbor Day plans and promotion for May 3rd
• Assignment of subcommittee for Master Planting Plan for Town Park, Apple Valley Park, and Lee's Park
• Update on Town Meeting with Public Works
• Subcommittee report on Town Park Priority

The Tree Board approved its agenda and the minutes from the prior meeting, both unanimously. A motion to change Arbor Day to May 10, 2025 also passed unanimously. The board created a Master Planting Plan subcommittee composed of Board Member Tom Wells and Vice‑Chair Mark Newland.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved prior meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Changed Arbor Day date to May 10, 2025 (unanimous)
• Assigned Master Planting Plan subcommittee to Wells and Newland

Town Board

The Paonia Town Board will review and adopt the Rules of Procedure outlined in Resolution No. 2017-10, which was amended on May 22, 2018. The agenda includes a consent agenda for routine items such as prior meeting minutes, staff reports, and license renewals. The Board may also consider calling an executive session, which requires a two‑thirds vote. Time is allocated for unfinished business, new business, disbursements, and committee reports.

• Adoption of Rules of Procedure (Resolution No. 2017-10, amended May 22, 2018)
• Consent agenda covering prior meeting minutes, staff reports, and routine licenses
• Potential executive session requiring a two‑thirds board vote
• Unfinished Business (45 minutes) and New Business (45 minutes) sections
• Disbursements item (15 minutes) on the agenda

The board approved a six‑month moratorium on enforcing any rental of homes or rooms for less than a month, citing code ambiguity. It also accepted a $15,114 purchase for playground chips, a $6,763.38 electrical repair quote for Town Park, and a sole‑source contract for a temporary water tank. Additionally, the board engaged Butler Snow for bond counsel (up to $20,000), MHAC for an ADA transition plan (up to $33,500), and approved sending a letter to the BLM on environmental analysis matters.

• Approved purchase of playground chips for Town, Lee's and Apple Valley Parks – $15,114 (unanimous)
• Approved A.B. Electric quote for electrical repairs at Town Park – up to $6,763.38 (unanimous)
• Directed staff to proceed with sole‑source temporary water tank contract (unanimous)
• Approved six‑month moratorium on enforcing short‑term rental regulations (unanimous)
• Engaged Butler Snow as bond counsel for CWRPDA loan – up to $20,000 (unanimous)
• Approved services agreement with MHAC for ADA transition plan – up to $33,500 (unanimous)
• Approved sending a letter to the BLM regarding supplemental environmental analysis (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Paonia Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider a request from David Warren and Dan Rubinoff for approval of a major subdivision on Lot 2 of the Clark’s End Subdivision. The commission will also discuss the public‑engagement timeline for the accepted draft of the Comprehensive Plan, including methods for circulating the draft, scheduling work sessions, and setting dates for public comments and a hearing to adopt the plan.

• Public hearing on major subdivision request for Lot 2 of Clark’s End Subdivision (David Warren, Dan Rubinoff)
• Discussion of public‑engagement timeline for the accepted draft of the Comprehensive Plan (circulation methods, work session dates, public comment deadline, hearing date)

Town Board

The Paonia Town Board will meet on April 1, 2025 at 6:30 PM via Zoom. The agenda includes routine items such as roll call, approval of the agenda, and actions and presentations. The board will discuss evidence of a sewer tap located at Lot 2 on Dorris Avenue. The meeting will conclude with adjournment.

• Consideration of evidence of a sewer tap at Lot 2, Dorris Avenue

The board unanimously approved the meeting agenda. The board voted to accept the evidence presented as satisfying payment of sewer tap fees for Lot 2 Dorris Avenue and 104 Dorris Avenue, with a 3‑2 vote in favor. The motion carried. The meeting adjourned at 7:44 p.m.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved payment of sewer tap fees for Lot 2 Dorris Avenue and 104 Dorris Avenue (3-2)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:44 p.m.

Town Board

The Paonia Town Board meeting will review several actions, including a loan request from the Colorado Water Resources and Power Development Authority. The board will also consider a FY 2024 budget amendment, a change order from Earthworks Excavation, and multiple procurement proposals. Applications for vacant seats on the Tree Board and the Zoning Board of Adjustments will be accepted. A grant application for engineering work on the Samuel Wade Bridge will be discussed.

• Consideration of Change Order #5 from Earthworks Excavation
• Resolution 12-2025 to amend the FY 2024 budget
• Resolution 13-2025 to accept a loan from CWRPDA
• Approval of the RFP for Park Electrical services
• Renewal of the AXON Body‑Worn Camera and video storage contract for five years

The Town Board approved a $4,000 change order for Earthworks Excavation and directed staff to pursue the full CWRPDA DWRF loan of $9,744,00000. It also approved the selection of a bond counsel, began reference checks for an ADA transition consultant, and authorized interviews with four water‑attorney firms. Additional actions included negotiating a cleaning‑service contract, applying for a Rural and Tribal Assistance Program grant for the Samuel Wade Bridge, renewing the AXON body‑worn camera contract, and appointing a trustee to the Tree Board.

• Approved Change Order #5 to Earthworks Excavation for $4,000 (unanimous)
• Instructed staff to pursue total CWRPDA DWRF loan of $9,744,00000 (unanimous)
• Approved selection of Bond Counsel with Town Attorney and Clerk assistance (unanimous)
• Directed staff to begin reference checks and contract negotiations with MH AC for ADA Transition Plan (unanimous)
• Directed staff to interview all four Water Attorney firms (unanimous)
• Approved contract negotiation with Colorado Complete Clean for Town Hall cleaning services (unanimous)
• Directed staff to apply for Rural and Tribal Assistance Program grant for Samuel Wade Bridge engineering/design (unanimous)
• Approved renewal of AXON Body‑Worn Camera and video storage contract for five years ending May 2030 (unanimous)

Tree Board

The Paonia Tree Board will review updates from the town meeting and the board website. Committee reports on the right-of-way and park management plan and the permit process will be discussed. The board will consider Arbor Day activities, a CoTreeView pros and cons discussion, and will vote to finalize its budget. Public comments will be heard before adjournment.

• Update from Town Meeting with Cory/Nicki
• Website Update
• Committee Reports: ROW and Park Management Plan, Permit Process
• Arbor Day poster contest, planting, training
• Finalize Budget

Town Board

The Town Board will hold public hearings regarding liquor licenses for two local businesses. The board will also consider resolutions regarding local ballot issues and infrastructure repairs.

• Hotel and Restaurant License for Berg Harvest LLC at 73 Samuel Wade Road
• Tavern License modification and sidewalk service area for Fiona's Bartique at 130 Grand Avenue
• Runway repairs at North Fork Valley Airport
• Purchase of four aerators for wastewater lagoons
• Resolutions 08-2025 and 09-2025 regarding Ballot Issues 2B and 2C

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will review the Draft Comprehensive Plan, including associated imagery and survey language. The body will decide whether to accept the draft plan.

• Review of Draft Comprehensive Plan
• Discussion of submitted pictures for the Comprehensive Plan
• Review of survey language
• Consideration of accepting the Draft Comprehensive Plan

Town Board

The Paonia Town Board will consider amending its contract with Wright Water Engineering for a hydrogeological study. It will also vote on Resolution 07-2025 to approve a loan from the Colorado Water Resources and Power Development Authority. The board will discuss appointments to the Region 10 Board of Directors and the Gunnison Valley Transportation Planning Region, and a request for One Delta County to study staffing shortages at national parks, focusing on Black Canyon of the Gunnison. Announcements include open applications for the Tree Board and the Zoning Board of Adjustments, both due March 5.

• Amend contract with Wright Water Engineering for hydrogeological study
• Approve loan via Resolution 07-2025 with Colorado Water Resources and Power Development Authority
• Appointments to Region 10 Board of Directors and Gunnison Valley Transportation Planning Region
• Request One Delta County to examine economic impact of staffing shortages at national parks, especially Black Canyon of the Gunnison
• Open applications for Tree Board and Zoning Board of Adjustments seats (deadline March 5)

Tree Board

The Paonia Tree Board meeting will review a website update that includes tree list information. Members will discuss concerns about tree topping and evaluate priority lists for right-of-way and town park improvements. The board will also consider grant options for 2025, noting that the CTC grant program is already closed. Additional items include next steps for updating CoTreeView and public comments.

• Discussion of website update, including tree list information
• Discussion on tree topping concerns
• Consideration of list for town priority right of way – high risk/poor
• Consideration of list for town priority town park – Kamie assessment
• Consideration of grants for 2025 – CTC program already closed

Town Board

The Town Board will discuss several administrative agreements, including an employment contract and a facilities agreement with Delta County School District. The board is also considering the formation of a citizen's watch group and an ad-hoc committee for special event policies.

• Facilities Agreement with Delta County School District for Apple Valley Tennis Courts
• Employment Agreement with Clayton Buchner
• Final Water and Sewer Construction and Engineering Design Standards
• Change Orders for Earthworx Excavation for line extension and backflow tank removal
• RFPs for janitorial services, a water attorney, and an ADA Transition Plan Consultant

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will review and discuss the Housing Element public survey results. It will also examine the latest draft of the Comprehensive Plan for reference. No formal decisions are indicated on these items.

• Review and discussion of the Housing Element public survey results
• Review of the latest draft of the Comprehensive Plan (reference purpose)

Planning Commission

The Paonia Planning Commission work session will focus on creating maps for the town’s Comprehensive (Master) Plan. No other agenda items are listed.

• Creation of maps for the Comprehensive (Master) Plan

Town Board

The Board of Trustees work session will include a presentation by the owners of Berg Harvest about their proposed Carl E. Berg Education Foundation and their desire to purchase town property. The meeting also follows the town’s standard procedural agenda, including a consent agenda under Resolution No. 2017‑10 and routine staff reports. No specific decisions are listed beyond the presentation and routine items.

• Presentation by owners of Berg Harvest on the proposed Carl E. Berg Education Foundation and intent to purchase town property
• Consent agenda items as defined in Resolution No. 2017‑10 (e.g., approval of prior meeting minutes, routine licenses)
• Standard staff reports: Town Administrator, Public Works, Police, Treasurer

Town Board

The Paonia Town Board will consider adopting a Hazard Mitigation Plan, submitting a ballot question on publishing by title only, and appointing members to the Planning Commission and Zoning Board of Adjustments. The board will also discuss restroom improvements at Town Park.

• Consideration of Resolution 06-2025, Adopting the Hazard Mitigation Plan
• Consideration of Resolution 2025-05 Submitting a Ballot Question on Publishing by Title Only
• Appointing a Staff Member and a Trustee to the Planning Commission
• Appointing a Planning Commission Member to the Zoning Board of Adjustments
• Consideration of Restroom Improvements at Town Park

Tree Board

The Tree Board will appoint a Vice-Chair and Secretary and brainstorm goals for 2025. Members will also discuss next steps for several ongoing projects, including tree permitting and budget for right-of-way trees.

• Appointment of Vice-Chair and Secretary
• Discussion of budget money for ROW trees
• Review of tree permitting for ROW tree work
• Discussion of 2025 grants
• Arbor Day Contest planning

Town Board

The Town Board will discuss a referendum petition to repeal Ordinance 2024-05 regarding short-term rental licenses and zoning. The meeting also includes a project update on a hydrogeological study and several board appointments.

• Referendum petition to repeal Ordinance 2024-05 (Short Term Rental Licenses and Zoning regulations)
• Contract for Mary Bachran for grant writing and assistance
• Bid recommendation for 2MG Tank Rehab-Site Civil Work
• Brossanova LLC dba Bross Hotel Bed & Breakfast license renewal
• Appointment of a citizen member to the Planning Commission

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will meet to discuss and consider the content of the Future Land Use Map. The commission will also review minutes from the December 2, 2024 meeting.

• Consideration of Future Land Use Map and Content