Silver Cliff public meetings in 2025
26 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Board of Trustees
The Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting on Dec 10, 2025 to consider several items. Items include a public hearing on the proposed 2026 town budget and adoption of ordinances related to that budget. The Board will also review contract approvals for a lease extension, a partnership with Geo Permits Platform, a Cloud Permit contract, and equipment contracts with PEAC Solutions and PDS. Additional matters such as an attorney employment agreement and an executive session for legal advice will be considered.
- Extend Custer County Senior Center lease for 5 years
- Approve partnership with Geo Permits Platform (Custer County Planning and Zoning)
- Approve contract with Cloud Permit
- Approve contract with PEAC Solutions for Xerox AltaLink machine
- Public hearing on the 2026 Proposed Budget
Board of Trustees
The Silver Cliff Board of Trustees approved the 2026 budget, mill levy, and museum budget amendments. They also approved a $500 donation for a photo exhibit, a contract with CloudPermit, and an attorney employment agreement.
- Ordinance 04-2025: Adopting the 2026 Budget
- Ordinance 06-2025: Setting the 2026 Mill Levy
- Ordinance 03-2025: Amending 2025 Museum Budget
- Contract with CloudPermit
- Donation of $500 to Custer County Tourism for photo exhibit
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will review an update on the Rezoning Workshop. The body will also address old business regarding cryptocurrency, a solar-road agreement, and 2018 zoning adoption for storage units and parking lots.
- Rezoning Workshop Update
- 2018 Zoning Adoption regarding storage units and parking lots
- Solar-Road Agreement
- Discussion on Crypto Currency
Board of Trustees
The Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing and consider ordinances to adopt the 2026 budget, set the 2026 mill levy, and appropriate sums. The meeting also includes reviews of a lease extension for the Custer County Senior Center and a fee schedule amendment.
- Public hearing and adoption of the 2026 Proposed Budget
- Ordinance 06-2025 setting the 2026 Mill Levy
- Custer County Senior Center request to extend existing lease for 5 years
- First reading of Ordinance 07-2025 amending the Fee Schedule
- Contracts for a Xerox AltaLink machine with PEAC Solutions and maintenance with PDS
Board of Trustees
The Board of Trustees will discuss a grant agreement for park renovations and a presentation regarding Aspiring Main Street community status. The body will also consider the 2026 meetings calendar and a notice of public endangerment.
- Agreement with Robert Hoag Rawlings Foundation for a $30,000 grant for baseball/softball field fencing
- Presentation by Richard Beattie on pursuing Aspiring Main Street community status
- Approval of the 2026 Meetings and Holiday Calendar
- Resolution 05-2025 Setting 2026 Posting Places
- Consideration of a Notice of Public Endangerment
Board of Trustees
The Silver Cliff Board of Trustees approved a $30,000 grant from the Robert Hoag Rawlings Foundation to fund fencing for the town's baseball/softball field. The board also adopted the 2026 Meetings and Holiday Calendar and moved Resolution 05-2025 on 2026 posting places to the January agenda. A consent agenda covering minutes, the treasurer's report, and bill approvals was also adopted.
- Approval of $30,000 grant from the Robert Hoag Rawlings Foundation for baseball/softball field fencing
- Adoption of the 2026 Meetings and Holiday Calendar
- Resolution 05-2025 Setting 2026 Posting Places moved to January agenda
- Consent agenda approval: minutes for Oct. 7, 2025; treasurer's report showing total funds $612,504.12; bill payments
- Sheriff's 2nd and 3rd quarter reports and discussion of parking ticket system issues
Board of Trustees
The Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing and vote on an alley vacation for Block 76. The body will also consider several service contracts and review the proposed 2026 budget.
- Public hearing and consideration of Ordinance 02-2025 Alley Vacation for Block 76
- Consideration of a 5-year lease with Xerox for a copy machine
- Consideration of a contract with PDS IT for IT support
- Consideration of the 2026 IGA with the Custer County Sheriff's Office
- Presentation of the 2026 Proposed Budget
Board of Trustees
The Board approved the consent agenda, including September minutes and the treasurer’s report. It adopted Ordinance 02‑2025 to vacate the alley for Block 76. The trustees also approved several contracts: a five‑year Xerox lease for a copy machine, an IT support agreement with PDS IT, a 2026 Fremont County Humane Services agreement, and a 2026 intergovernmental agreement with the Custer County Sheriff’s Office (no cost increase). A budget workshop date for 2026 will be scheduled.
- Approval of Ordinance 02-2025 Alley Vacation for Block 76
- Five‑year lease with Xerox for a new copy machine
- Contract with PDS IT for IT support services
- 2026 Fremont County Humane Services agreement
- 2026 intergovernmental agreement with Custer County Sheriff's Office (no cost increase)
Board of Trustees
The Board of Trustees will hold a first reading of an ordinance to vacate an alleyway and interior lot lines in Block 76 north of Emery North. The board will also review the August 2025 treasurer's report and approve bills.
- First reading of Ordinance 02-2025: Alley and interior lot line vacation for Block 76
- Approval of August 2025 General Fund bills totaling $61,016.52
- Approval of August 2025 Museum bills totaling $1,659.73
- Review of August 2025 Treasurer's Report
Board of Trustees
The Board of Trustees conducted a regular meeting to review financial reports and introduce a new ordinance. The body held a first reading regarding the vacation of an alley in Block 76.
- First reading of Ordinance 02-2025 Alley Vacation for Block 76
- Treasurer’s Report showing total funds of $614,975.14
- General Fund balance of $279,221.96
- ARPA Funds balance of $167,650.28
Board of Trustees
The Board of Trustees will review resolutions to formally approve the Fox Run and Silver Vista Ranch subdivisions. The board is also considering a propane pre-buy for the town shop and museum.
- Resolution 03-2025: Retroactive approval of Fox Run Subdivision to December 7, 2020
- Resolution 04-2025: Retroactive approval of Silver Vista Ranch Subdivision to September 13, 2021
- Resolution 05-2025: Approval of the Block 76 Alley Vacation
- Consideration of Norup propane pre-buy for town shop and museum
- Approval of July 2025 bills totaling $70,634.15 for General Fund and $2,337.30 for Museum
Board of Trustees
The Board of Trustees met to conduct regular town business and review financial reports. The primary action item was the first reading of an ordinance regarding an alley vacation.
- First reading of Ordinance 02-2025 Alley Vacation for Block 76
- Treasurer's Report showing total funds of $614,975.14
Board of Trustees
The Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing and vote on Ordinance 01 2025 to amend Municipal Code Title 16. The board is also considering a resolution to conduct the 2026 election via mail ballot.
- Public hearing and consideration of Ordinance 01 2025 to amend Municipal Code Title 16
- Resolution 01/2025 regarding 2026 Mail Ballot Election
- Property lease for Trinity Huffman
- Round Mountain Water & Sanitation District discussion
- Setting a new date for Silver Cliff Fun Day
The Board adopted Ordinance 01‑2025 amending Title 16 of the Silver Cliff Municipal Code. It also renewed a five‑year lease for Trinity Huffman under the same terms. A resolution authorizing a mail‑ballot election and a new date of August 9 for Silver Cliff Fun Day were approved. The meeting concluded with a motion to enter and exit an executive session for legal advice on a planning and zoning issue.
- Approved consent agenda (minutes, treasurer report, bills) – motion carried
- Renewed property lease for Trinity Huffman for 5 years – motion carried
- Approved Ordinance 01‑2025 amending Municipal Code Title 16 – motion carried
- Approved Resolution 02 authorizing mail‑ballot election – motion carried
- Set new date for Silver Cliff Fun Day to August 9 – motion carried
- Moved to executive session for planning and zoning issue – motion carried
- Returned from executive session – motion carried
- Adjourned meeting at 6:06 p.m. – motion carried
Board of Trustees
The Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing and consider approval of Ordinance 01 2025 to amend Municipal Code Title 16. The board will also consider a resolution to conduct the 2026 election via mail ballot.
- Public hearing and consideration of Ordinance 01 2025 (Municipal Code Title 16)
- Resolution 01/2025 regarding 2026 Mail Ballot Election
- Property lease for Trinity Huffman
- Round Mountain Water & Sanitation District discussion
- Setting a date for Silver Cliff Fun Day
The Board approved the consent agenda, which included routine items such as the June 3 minutes and the Treasurer's report. Trustees voted to approve the alley vacation for the Marquez Property. They also approved a letter of support for Custer County Community Development Corp and committed $5,000 toward a Local Planning Capacity grant, and they approved Resolution 01‑2025 supporting a GOCO grant for community‑park improvements. The public hearing and the amendment ordinance for Title 16 were both tabled.
- Consent agenda approved (motion carried)
- Alley vacation for Marquez Property approved (motion carried)
- Letter of support for CCDC and $5,000 grant commitment approved (motion carried)
- Resolution 01‑2025 supporting GOCO grant for park improvements approved (motion carried)
- Public hearing on Ordinance 01‑2025 (Title 16) tabled
- Ordinance 01‑2025 (Title 16) amendment tabled
Board of Trustees
The Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing and consider approval of Ordinance 01 2025 to amend Municipal Code Title 16. The body will also discuss a GOCO grant for community park improvements and a potential match for a workforce housing project grant.
- Public hearing and consideration of Ordinance 01 2025 (Municipal Code Title 16)
- Resolution 01-2025 supporting a GOCO Grant for Silver Cliff Community Park Improvements
- Consideration of alley vacation for the Marquez Property
- Discussion of $20,000 local match for a $100,000 Local Planning Capacity grant for workforce housing
- Approval of May 2025 bills totaling $45,018.31 for General Fund and $1,856.55 for Museum
Board of Trustees
The Board of Trustees approved a letter of support and a $5,000 funding commitment for a DOLA Local Planning Capacity grant to support a 12-lot workforce housing project. The board also approved an alley vacation for the Marquez property and a resolution for GOCO grant funding for community park improvements.
- $5,000 commitment for DOLA Local Planning Capacity grant for workforce housing
- Approval of alley vacation for the Marquez Property
- Approval of Resolution 01-2025 for Silver Cliff Community Park GOCO grant
- Reported $20,000 grant received for EV stations
- Chipseal work scheduled to start July 7
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will review a 60-acre subdivision and business zone proposal. The body will also discuss the International Zoning Code and provide updates on the Rezoning Committee and Round Mountain Water and Sewer.
- Ben Troyer 60-acre subdivision/business zone
- Stephen Swiatek-Silver Peak Properties R-4
- Sec-16 International Zoning Code discussion
- Round Mountain Water and Sewer update
- Rezoning Committee update
The commission approved moving its regular meetings to 4:00 p.m. and approved an amendment to refer Title 16 zoning matters to the Board of Trustees; both motions carried. The meeting was adjourned at 5:46 p.m. No other substantive actions were taken.
- Moved Planning Commission meetings to 4:00 p.m. (motion carried)
- Amended to refer Title 16 zoning to the Board of Trustees (motion carried)
- Adjourned meeting at 5:46 p.m. (motion carried)
Board of Trustees
The Board of Trustees will consider routine consent items (minutes, treasurer's report, bills) and then discuss new business including the Sheriff Department's 1st quarter report and a proposed solution for Clancy Parking System tickets. They will also consider a fireworks donation request and a donation to Round Mountain Water and Sanitation.
- Sheriff Department 1st Quarter Report and Clancy Parking System ticket solution
- Fireworks donation request – Brian Clince
- Commissioner Epp – Round Mountain Water and Sanitation Donation
- Approval of minutes for April 1, 2025
- Treasurer’s Report as of April 2025
Board of Trustees
The Board of Trustees approved the consent agenda, a four-month contract with Clancy Parking System for parking tickets, and discussed a potential donation to Round Mountain Water and Sanitation District for sludge removal. Commissioner Epp noted a $40,000 county donation to RMWSD for that purpose. A fireworks donation request was tabled due to absence of the requester.
- Approved consent agenda including minutes, treasurer's report ($521,319.11 total funds), and bill payments
- Approved contract with Clancy Parking System for parking tickets (four months)
- Commissioner Epp reported $40,000 donation to Round Mountain Water and Sanitation District for sludge removal
- Fireworks donation request by Brian Clince not presented
- Public comment raised concerns about equipment, millings, and roads near town shop
Planning Commission
The Silver Cliff Planning Commission will review a proposed 60-acre residential subdivision that includes a partial business zone, consider a vacation request (Pena), and discuss omitting the R5 zoning district. They will also deliberate on Ordinance 01-2025 updating design standards for manufactured, modular, and mobile homes, and receive updates on the rezoning committee and the Round Mountain Water and Sewer project.
- Ben Troyer 60-acre residential subdivision with partial business zone — new business item
- Pena Vacation Request — likely an easement vacation similar to prior alley vacation
- R5 Omit Zoning District — discussion on possibly removing the R5 urban residential zone
- Ordinance 01-2025: updates to design standards for manufactured, modular, and mobile homes, including tiny homes
- Round Mountain Water and Sewer project update — both reservoir and wastewater demo projects in review
The commission approved the February 19, 2025 minutes with amendments. It voted unanimously to send the Luiz Marquez vacation property to the trustees for approval. It also voted unanimously to remove zone R5 Sub Service Mining from the Title 16 Zoning Ordinance and to forward the updated Ordinance 01-2025 for Title 16 zoning to the trustees for review.
- Approved February 19, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
- Sent Luiz Marquez vacation property to trustees for approval (unanimous)
- Removed zone R5 Sub Service Mining from Title 16 Zoning Ordinance (unanimous)
- Forwarded updated Ordinance 01-2025 for Title 16 zoning to trustees (carried)
Board of Trustees
The Board of Trustees approved the consent agenda and a proclamation for Sexual Assault Awareness Month. The board filled a vacant Planning Commission seat and received an update on Round Mountain Water.
- Appointment of Trustee Neal Hochstetler to the Planning Commission
- Approval of Proclamation for April as Sexual Assault Awareness Month
- General Fund balance of $184,497.57
- Total funds reported at $528,295.14
- Discussion of All Phase contract for the Town Plaza property
Board of Trustees
The Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing and consider Ordinance 01-2025 to amend the municipal code regarding tiny homes and tiny houses. The board is also considering the appointment of a new trustee and museum curator.
- Public hearing and consideration of Ordinance 01-2025 regarding tiny homes and tiny houses
- Consideration of appointing Neal Hochstetler to the Board of Trustees
- Consideration of hiring Scott Ruzanski as Museum Curator
- Contract for ADA website management
- Contract for HUD-NEPA review of proposed Town Plaza properties
The Silver Cliff Board of Trustees appointed Neal Hochstetler to fill an open board seat, hired Scott Ruzanski as the new Museum Curator, and approved an $800 donation to the after-prom party. The board also approved a lot line and alley vacation for Valley View Community, a contract for ADA website management, and a HUD-NEPA contract for the proposed Town Plaza properties. The tiny homes ordinance (Ordinance 01 2025) was tabled for further review.
- Appointed Neal Hochstetler to open Board of Trustees seat
- Hired Scott Ruzanski as Museum Curator
- Approved $800 donation to after-prom party (Trustee Bomgardner abstained)
- Approved lot line and alley vacation for Valley View Community
- Approved Civic Plus proposal for ADA website management
- Approved All Phase proposal for HUD-NEPA on Town Plaza properties
- Tabled tiny homes ordinance (Ordinance 01 2025) for further review
- Approved consent agenda including minutes, treasurer's report, and bills
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will consider a vacation application for Valley View Community and review the Town's Master Plan for proposed changes and questions. Updates will be received from the Rezoning Committee and Round Mountain Water and Sewer. The commission will also approve minutes from December 18, 2024 and January 15, 2024, and take public comment.
- Approval of minutes from December 18, 2024 and January 15, 2024
- Vacation application for Valley View Community
- Master Plan review with changes and questions
- Rezoning Committee Update
- Round Mountain Water and Sewer Update
The Planning Commission voted to recommend vacating an easement through Valley View Mobile Home Park at 325 Main Street, allowing the owner to sell and clean up the property. The motion was made by Steve Lasswell, seconded by Deb Diemer, and carried unanimously. The commission also approved amendments to the December 2024 and January 2025 meeting minutes. No other substantive decisions were made; the rezoning committee had no update, and water/sewer projects remain under review.
- Approved amendments to December 2024 and January 2025 minutes (unanimous)
- Recommended vacation of easement at Valley View Mobile Home Park, 325 Main Street, to trustees (unanimous)
Board of Trustees
The Silver Cliff Board of Trustees will consider a request for proposals for an environmental review of the Town Plaza property, receive the 4th Quarter Sheriff's Report (1,595 calls, 95 case reports), hear an update from the Wet Mountain Valley Fire Department, and accept the resignation of Trustee Jordan Benson. The consent agenda includes approval of minutes, treasurer's report, and bills for January 2025.
- Request for proposals (RFP) for environmental review of Town Plaza property (Old Business)
- 4th Quarter 2024 Sheriff's Report: 1,595 calls for service, 95 case reports, countywide tickets
- Wet Mountain Valley Fire Department 2024 update
- Presentation and acceptance of Trustee Jordan Benson’s resignation
- Consent agenda: approval of Jan 7, 2025 minutes, treasurer's report, and January bills totaling $65,255.45 (General Fund)
The Silver Cliff Board of Trustees accepted the resignation of Trustee Jordan Benson and approved the consent agenda, including minutes, treasurer's reports, and payment of bills. The board also received updates from the Sheriff and Fire Department, and discussed plans for road maintenance and a housing program.
- Accepted Jordan Benson's resignation
- Approved consent agenda including minutes, treasurer's reports, and bills
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission discussed a request to vacate an easement at 325 Main Street and the status of the town's Master Plan, both of which were tabled. The body also received updates on water and sewer projects and zoning code reviews.
- Tabled vacation application for easement at Valley View Mobile Home Park (325 Main Street)
- Tabled discussion regarding the renewal of the Master Plan
- Update on Round Mountain Water and Sewer pilot study wastewater application
- Discussion of $600-$700 monthly cost for operators of private water systems with 15+ hookups
- Rezoning Committee update regarding 2018 commercial, residential, and light industrial zoning
The Silver Cliff Planning Commission met on January 15, 2025, and took no final decisions on substantive items. They tabled a request by John Comerford to vacate an easement at Valley View Mobile Home Park until a legal description is provided, and also tabled the Master Plan renewal, which is overdue by two cycles. Updates were given on the Round Mountain Water and Sewer project and the rezoning committee, but no votes were taken on these items.
- Tabled easement vacation request for Valley View Mobile Home Park until legal description provided
- Tabled Master Plan renewal, overdue by two cycles
- Approved minutes from December 18, 2024, deferred until written minutes available
- Adjourned at 5:23 pm (moved by Steve Lasswell, seconded by Dave Schneider)
Board of Trustees
The Board of Trustees appointed Chris McKellip as the Building and Zoning Official and Jerry Peterson to the Planning Commission. They approved street and alley vacation applications for Scott and Lisa Nolan and IRA Real Estate LLC, and approved a Special Use Permit for the Cloudbreak Silver Cliff Solar Project with an added disposal plan. The board also approved sending out an RFP for an environmental analysis of the Town Plaza and held a first reading of a tiny homes ordinance.
- Appointed Chris McKellip as Building and Zoning Official (motion carried)
- Appointed Jerry Peterson to Planning Commission (motion carried)
- Approved Street and Alley Vacation Application for Scott and Lisa Nolan (Trustee Nolan abstained)
- Approved Street and Alley Vacation Application for IRA Real Estate LLC (motion carried)
- Approved Special Use Permit for Cloudbreak Silver Cliff Solar Project (Trustee Shy abstained; amended to add disposal plan)
- Approved sending RFP for Environmental Analysis for Town Plaza (motion carried)