Granby public meetings in 2021

Meeting

The Granby Board of Trustees will hold a workshop to discuss parking requirements in the Commercial Business zone, mainly along the Agate corridor. The discussion stems from contradictions in the town code regarding whether commercial parking is required. Staff will present options from Community Matters Institute for reducing parking standards and consider updating the parking in-lieu fee. The board may also direct staff to include parking standards in the upcoming design standards RFP.

• Discussion of parking requirements in Commercial Business zone (Agate corridor)
• Review of contradictory town code sections 16.125.085 and 16.125.090
• Options from Community Matters Institute for parking reduction strategies
• Potential update to parking in-lieu fee
• Consideration of adding parking standards to design standards RFP (due Dec 28, 2021)

The Board found Reclamation Ridge in violation of its conditional use permit for operating beyond gravel pit use and ordered the property cleaned up to gravel-pit-only use by Jan. 7, 2022, with a possible fine considered at the Jan. 11 meeting. The Board also approved a $22,500 engineering contract for Thompson Road, appointed David Sardinta to fill a board vacancy, and extended a land trust contract to Dec. 31, 2022.

• Found Reclamation Ridge in violation of CUP items 1 and 2 (unanimous)
• Ordered property cleanup to gravel-pit-only use by Jan. 7, 2022; fine considered Jan. 11 (unanimous)
• Approved $22,500 for SGM engineering on Thompson Road (unanimous)
• Appointed David Sardinta to Board vacancy (4-2-0)
• Extended Headwaters Land Trust contract to Dec. 31, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2021-12-14 for sewer fund appropriations (all yes, Hardy abstained)
• Set public hearing for 2020 Model Traffic Code on Jan. 25, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved accounts payable and minutes (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Granby, Colorado Planning Commission meeting scheduled for Monday, December 6, 2021, has been cancelled. No items will be discussed or decided at this meeting.

Meeting

The Board of Trustees meeting scheduled for November 23, 2021, was cancelled due to the Thanksgiving holiday.

Meeting

The Board of Trustees met to pass a resolution declaring a vacancy following Trustee O’ Flaherty's resignation. The resolution directs staff to advertise the position and accept applications by December 6, 2021.

• Resolution 2021-11-17: Declares a Board of Trustees vacancy
• Direction for staff to advertise the vacancy to qualified persons
• Deadline for applications to the Town Clerk set for December 6, 2021

Meeting

The Town Manager is proposing the approval of Grand Construction Associates Inc. as the general contractor for the MSOB grant project. The award would be contingent upon finalizing contract language acceptable to town officials.

• Proposal from Grand Construction Associates Inc. for $901,358
• Estimated financial impact of $757,412.32 in grant funding and $90,135.80 in Town expenditures

The Granby Board of Trustees adopted the 2022 budget ordinances (961, 962, 963) and approved a conditional use permit for mining and gravel extraction for Sun River Run Ranch RV, LLC. The board also approved a Main Street Open for Business grant contractor, accepted improvements for the Dollar General building with a warranty bond, and approved a Nuts & Bolts Infill Grant agreement. Trustee O'Flaherty resigned during the meeting, and the board withdrew a settlement offer to Mr. Unicume regarding the Rodeo Apartments.

• Adopted 2022 budget ordinances 961, 962, 963 (all yes, O'Flaherty resigned)
• Approved conditional use permit for mining/gravel extraction for Sun River Run Ranch RV, LLC (all yes, O'Flaherty resigned)
• Approved Main Street Open for Business grant contractor (all yes, O'Flaherty resigned)
• Approved Vaquero Granby Partners initial acceptance of improvements with $16,400 warranty bond (all yes, O'Flaherty resigned)
• Approved Nuts & Bolts Infill Grant Agreement (roll call: Michalowski no, rest yes, O'Flaherty resigned)
• Approved accounts payable for November 9, 2021 (all yes, O'Flaherty resigned)
• Approved minutes from October 26 and 28, 2021 (all yes, Michalowski abstained, O'Flaherty resigned)
• Withdrew settlement agreement offered to Mr. Unicume (all yes, O'Flaherty resigned)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission meeting scheduled for November 1, 2021, has been cancelled.

Meeting

This meeting agenda is entirely procedural boilerplate. It contains only sequential numbers from 1 to 106 with no actual agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics listed.

The Board approved the Downtown Design Standards RFP, dissolved Granby West Metropolitan Districts Nos. 1-6, and approved the second amendment to the Granby Station Improvements Agreement. They also approved the accounts payable and meeting minutes, and authorized the Mayor to sign a termination agreement with Unicume after executive session.

• Approved Downtown Design Standards RFP (all yes, 2 absent)
• Approved dissolution of Granby West Metropolitan Districts Nos. 1-6 (all yes, 2 absent)
• Approved second amendment to Granby Station Improvements Agreement (all yes, 2 absent)
• Approved October 26, 2021 Accounts Payable (all yes, 2 absent)
• Approved October 12, 2021 minutes with correction (all yes, 2 absent)
• Directed Mayor to sign termination agreement with Unicume (all yes, 2 absent)

10 13 Notice of more than two Board members attending

This is a notice that more than two Granby Board of Trustees members may attend the Admin Committee meeting on October 13, 2021. The agenda contains no substantive items, only this procedural notification.

• Notice of potential quorum at Admin Committee meeting
• Meeting: Wednesday, October 13, 2021, 5-7 PM
• Location: Town Hall, 0 Jasper Ave

Meeting

The provided document contains only line numbers and no substantive meeting content. There are no decisions, discussions, or proposals listed in the record.

The Board approved Ordinance 959 rezoning property despite the Planning Commission's denial recommendation, with Trustee DeLay abstaining. They also approved moving forward with the Main Street Open for Business grant, downtown holiday decor, and a design proposal with Wolff Lyon for the Hwy 40 workforce housing project. The Board adopted Ordinance 960 and related resolutions for small cell wireless facilities as non-emergency items, and approved the consent agenda and other routine items.

• Approved Ordinance 959 rezoning (4-1, DeLay abstained)
• Approved moving forward with Main Street Open for Business grant (all yes)
• Approved downtown holiday decor (all yes, DeLay abstained)
• Approved Wolff Lyon design proposal for Hwy 40 workforce housing (all yes)
• Approved Colorado Opioids Settlement MOU (all yes)
• Adopted Ordinance 960 for small cell wireless facilities as non-emergency (all yes)
• Adopted Resolution 2021-10-12A model license agreement for small cell facilities (all yes)
• Adopted Resolution 2021-10-12B fees for small cell facilities (all yes)

Planning Commission

The Granby, Colorado Planning Commission meeting scheduled for Monday, October 4, 2021, has been cancelled. No items were discussed or decided.

Meeting

The Board of Trustees held a public hearing on a rezoning request for 643 E. Jasper Court from R-2 to HGB but did not decide, voting to continue the matter to the October 12, 2021 meeting. The Board also approved a one-year extension for the land trust contract, approved the Grand County Drought Preparedness Plan MOU, and approved the annual insurance renewal resolution. An executive session was held to discuss personnel compensation and the Granby Ranch omnibus agreement.

• Continued rezoning decision for 643 E. Jasper Court to Oct. 12 (5-0, 2 abstentions)
• Approved one-year extension for land trust contract
• Approved Grand County Drought Preparedness Plan MOU (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2021-09-28 for annual insurance renewal (6-0, 1 abstention)
• Adopted Sept. 28, 2021 accounts payable (unanimous)
• Approved Sept. 14, 2021 minutes with corrections (unanimous, 1 abstention)
• Appointed Lauren Huber to Parks Committee (unanimous, 1 abstention)
• Opted out of Nov. 23 and Dec. 28, 2021 meetings (unanimous, 1 abstention)

Meeting

This is a brief agenda item for the Granby Improvement District (GID) meeting. The town manager forwarded an email from the Grand Elk HOA board about the proposed transfer of Tracts A and B in the Eagle Ridge development. The email outlines conditions for the Master Association to accept ownership and maintenance of private roads and common areas, including completion of paving, landscaping, utilities, and certificates of occupancy for remaining townhouse units.

• Discussion of Tract A & B transfer in Eagle Ridge Agreement
• Master Association to accept ownership of private roads and common areas on Tracts A and B
• Conditions include completion of paving, landscaping, utilities, and other improvements
• Requires certificates of occupancy for all remaining townhouse units at Eagle Ridge

The Granby Board of Trustees approved a $350,000 contract to purchase Timberline Minor Subdivision, Lot 1 for workforce housing, and approved $47,822 in ARP funds for sewer line engineering. The board also approved a $40,000 planning update for the Highway 40 path, a $93,595 water rate study, and a special events liquor permit for Public Lands Day. An RFQ for legal and IT services failed due to lack of a second.

• Approved $350,000 purchase contract for Timberline Minor Subdivision, Lot 1 (6-0)
• Approved $47,822 for Highway 40 sewer line engineering using ARP funds (6-0)
• Approved $40,000 for Highway 40 path planning updates (6-0)
• Approved $93,595 water system rate study (6-0)
• Approved special events liquor permit for Public Lands Day, hours changed to Noon-9 PM (5-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved five Sun Water stipulations (5-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved Comcast lease with indemnification, removing reciprocal termination clause (6-0)
• RFQ for legal and IT services failed (no second)

Planning Commission

The Granby Planning Commission is holding a public hearing to consider a resolution recommending approval or denial of a rezoning of certain property within the town. The commission will also administer oaths of office for commissioners and approve minutes from a previous meeting. The agenda is otherwise routine, with no other substantive items listed.

• Public hearing on Resolution 2021-09-13 recommending approval or denial of a rezoning
• Oath of office for all commissioners
• Approval of minutes from September 1, 2020

The Granby Planning Commission voted to recommend denial of Resolution 2021-09-13, which sought to rezone a property at the former Willow Creek Sign Company location from R-2 to HGB. The vote was 5-0, with one commissioner recused and one absent. The recommendation will go to the Town Board on September 28, 2021. The commission also approved the September 1, 2020 minutes and elected Commissioner Farrell as Vice Chair.

• Approved the September 1, 2020 meeting minutes as presented.
• Recommended denial of the rezoning of the former Willow Creek Sign Company property from R-2 to HGB (Resolution 2021-09-13).
• Elected Commissioner Casey Farrell as Vice Chair for a two-year term.

Meeting

The Town is reviewing a proposed Subdivision Improvements Agreement (SIA) for Lots 39-47 and 50-56 of the Granby Ranch Filing No. 1B. The memorandum addresses whether the Town can withhold approval based on unrelated road repair obligations and details changes to performance guarantees and timelines.

• Proposed Subdivision Improvements Agreement for Tall Timbers Phase 4
• Performance Guarantee increased from 100% to 115% of estimated improvement costs
• Reduction of public improvement completion timeline from 48 months to 24 months
• Review of developer obligations regarding road improvements in Granby Ranch Filing Nos. 3, 6, 8, and 10

The Board approved the Subdivision Improvements Agreement for Granby Ranch Filing 1B (Tall Timbers) lots 39-47 and 50-56, along with the associated qualifying resolution. The Board also approved a lease agreement with Comcast for town property, with amendments allowing termination with 120 days' notice and prohibiting toxic or hazardous material storage. Several other items were discussed and referred for further review, including a cargo container ordinance and a bouldering wall.

• Approved Subdivision Improvements Agreement for Granby Ranch Filing 1B lots 39-47, 50-56 (5-1, DeLay absent)
• Approved Resolution 2021-08-24, a qualifying resolution on Granby Ranch Filing 1B lots (all in favor, O'Flaherty abstained, DeLay absent)
• Approved lease with Comcast of Colorado IX, LLC with amendments for 120-day termination notice and no toxic/hazardous materials storage (all in favor, DeLay absent)
• Tabled Board Code of Conduct and Ethics Policy for a workshop (4-2, DeLay absent)
• Tabled cargo container ordinance for a workshop
• Appointed five members to the Board of Zoning Adjustments (all in favor, DeLay absent)
• Approved Granby Mural Wall painting as presented (6-0, DeLay absent)
• Approved Sun's use of unused Windy Gap water rights (all in favor, DeLay absent)

Meeting

The agenda text provided is largely illegible or contains only fragments, with no substantive items clearly listed. It appears to be mostly procedural boilerplate, with no concrete decisions or discussions identifiable.

The Board voted to proceed with the Open for Business Grant application for $750,000, with funding split 80% DOLA, 10% Town, 10% businesses. They also approved the soccer dome MOU review, the Destination Granby amendment, the East Side Laundromat easement, and a Smart Board purchase. No decisions were made on the CR 60 gravel pit traffic discussion.

• Approved soccer dome MOU with no revisions (6-0)
• Approved 1st amendment to Destination Granby MOU (6-0)
• Approved downtown grant application for $750,000 with 80/10/10 match (6-0)
• Approved East Side Laundromat easement agreement (6-0)
• Approved purchase of Surface Hub 2S 85\" with microphone and remote (6-0)
• Adopted August 10, 2021 accounts payable (6-0)
• Approved July 27, 2021 minutes with correction (6-0)

Meeting

The Granby Ranch Metropolitan Districts Nos. 2-8 submitted their quinquennial report to the Town of Granby, covering authorized but unissued debt, audit exemptions, and financial status. The districts report no current or anticipated plans to issue general obligation debt, and the report includes audit exemption applications for 2020.

• Authorized but unissued general obligation debt: $1,592,500,000 per district
• No current or anticipated plans to issue general obligation debt
• 2020 audit exemption applications filed for Districts 2-8
• Total cash and investments: $1,457
• Mill levy: 50.000 total mills

Planning Commission

The Town of Granby Planning Commission meeting scheduled for Monday, August 2, 2021, has been cancelled. No agenda items or decisions are listed for this session.

• Meeting cancelled

Meeting

The Granby Town Board is meeting to discuss and potentially decide on several items: a proposed property tax mill levy increase to fund Grand County EMS, the appointment of a new police chief, and whether to change the town's representative to the Granby Ranch metro districts. The agenda also includes public comments and a letter from an attorney regarding the representative appointment.

• Proposed 1.75 mill property tax increase for Grand County EMS, raising about $1.54 million annually
• Hire of David 'Dave' Shaffer as new Granby Police Chief, starting August 23
• Discussion on town representative to Headwaters Metropolitan District and GRMD 2-8, with public comments for and against Natascha O'Flaherty
• Letter from GRMD attorney advising against same individual representing both GRMD and HMD due to pending litigation
• EMS plan to hire six staff, rebuild stations in Granby and Fraser, and purchase new ambulances by 2022

The Board approved the skate park re-design and build contract, the Granby Gravel Pit agreement with ESCO Construction (with noted changes), and the Chief of Police employment agreement for David Shaffer. The Board tabled the easement agreement with John F. Becksmith and John P. Apking to the next meeting. An executive session was held to discuss a potential real property purchase, and the Town Manager was directed to continue negotiations.

• Approved skate park re-design and build contract (all yes)
• Approved Granby Gravel Pit agreement with ESCO Construction, with noted changes (all yes)
• Approved Chief of Police employment agreement with David Shaffer (6-0)
• Approved ICMA conference funds (6-0)
• Approved July 13, 2021 accounts payable (6-0)
• Approved June 22, 2021 minutes with minor changes (all yes)
• Approved July 13, 2021 minutes (all yes)
• Tabled easement agreement with Becksmith and Apking to next meeting

Meeting

The Granby Board of Trustees is considering a resolution on the quinquennial review of the Granby Ranch Metropolitan Districts Nos. 2 through 8. The board will determine whether the districts' service and financial plans are adequate to discharge their general obligation debt, and may grant, deny, or require amendments to the districts' debt issuance authority. This decision follows a public hearing held on June 22 and July 7, 2021.

• Resolution on quinquennial review of Granby Ranch Metropolitan Districts Nos. 2 through 8
• Decision on continuation of authority to issue general obligation debt
• Public hearing held on June 22 and July 7, 2021
• Possible outcomes: grant, deny, or require plan amendments

The Board approved Resolution 2021-07-13, finding that the Granby Ranch Metropolitan Districts Nos. 2-8 service plan will result in timely and reasonable discharge of their general obligation debt, allowing them to continue issuing authorized bonds. The vote was 5-1, with Trustee O'Flaherty opposed and Trustee Michalowski absent. The Board also approved the skate park design, awarded the asphalt project to Acord, approved Ordinance 956, and approved the comprehensive plan contract.

• Approved Resolution 2021-07-13 for Granby Ranch Metro Districts 2-8 quinquennial review (5-1)
• Approved moving forward with Sourcewell for skate park design and construction
• Awarded 2021 Asphalt Project to Acord for $269,251 (6-0)
• Approved Ordinance 956 authorizing code enforcement officer to assist with building code inspections (6-0)
• Approved comprehensive plan contract with Rick Engineering for $85,000 (6-0)
• Approved accounts payable for July 13, 2021 (6-0)
• Moved approval of June 22, 2021 minutes to next meeting

Planning Commission

The Granby, Colorado Planning Commission meeting scheduled for Monday, July 12, 2021, has been cancelled. No items were discussed or decided.

Meeting

The Board of Trustees approved Resolution 2021-06-22, granting a conditional use permit (CUP) to Reclamation Ridge, LLC for a gravel pit operation, with the condition that the CUP be signed by July 2, 2021, or it will be denied. The Board also approved the Agate Street proposal, a procurement policy, and a second amendment to the subdivision improvements agreement for O'Reilly's Auto Enterprises. The quinquennial review of Granby Ranch Metropolitan Districts was continued to the July 13 meeting.

• Approved Resolution 2021-06-22 for a conditional use permit for Reclamation Ridge, LLC's gravel pit, conditioned on signing by July 2, 2021.
• Continued the quinquennial review of Granby Ranch Metropolitan Districts Nos. 2-8 to the July 13 meeting.
• Approved the Agate Street proposal for $10,250.
• Approved Resolution 2021-06-22B adopting a procurement policy.
• Approved the second amendment to the subdivision improvements agreement for Vaquero Granby Partners, LP concerning O'Reilly's Auto Enterprises.
• Approved the June 22, 2021 accounts payable.
• Approved the June 8, 2021 minutes with a correction.
• Directed the Town Manager to extend an offer for the police chief position.

Meeting

The Granby Town Board of Trustees is holding a hearing on the quinquennial review for Granby Ranch Metropolitan Districts Nos. 2-8. The districts are requesting findings of reasonable diligence and confirmation of their existing bonding authority, not an increase. They clarify that the authorized debt is limited to $94.25 million for infrastructure plus $19.5 million for amenities (with inflation), not the $1.5925 billion per district previously reported. The districts plan to issue debt only for Districts 3-7 to support a proposed 1,687-unit initial development phase starting in 2022.

• Quinquennial review hearing for Granby Ranch Metro Districts Nos. 2-8
• Clarification that authorized GO debt is capped at $94.25M (infrastructure) + $19.5M (amenities, inflation-adjusted), not $1.5925B per district
• Proposed bond issuances: $57.5M in 2024 and $169.5M in 2029, totaling $169.5M par value
• Initial development phase: 1,687 new residential units, home closings 2022-2033
• Developer GRCO LLC purchased Granby Ranch on May 5, 2021

06 15 Notice of more than 2 Board Members Attending

The Town of Granby is notifying the public that more than two Board of Trustees members will attend a discussion on June 15, 2021, about hiring a police chief. This is a public notice of a meeting, not a full agenda, and the only listed item is the police chief hiring discussion.

• Discussion of hiring a police chief
• Meeting at Town Hall, Zero Jasper Ave
• Notice of quorum of Board of Trustees attending

06 11 12 Notice of more than 2 Board members attending

This is a public notice that more than two Board of Trustees members may attend Chief of Police interviews on Friday, June 11 at 5:30 PM and Saturday, June 12 at 8:00 AM. The notice is procedural and does not include agenda items for decision-making.

• Chief of Police interviews on June 11 and 12, 2021
• Notice of potential quorum of Board of Trustees at interviews

Meeting

The Board of Trustees continued the decision on the Reclamation Ridge, LLC gravel pit conditional use permit to the June 22, 2021 meeting after discussion about whether wholesale sales should be allowed outside the permit's hours of operation. The Board approved Ordinance No. 953 (water meter regulations) with changes, Ordinance No. 954 (zoning clarifications), and Ordinance No. 955 (dedicating land for public use). They also approved the Public Arts Committee's use of Polhamus Park for a September 4 festival, the purchase of an ignition software upgrade, and the purchase of residential water meters.

• Continued gravel pit CUP decision to June 22, 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance No. 953 amending water meter and service line regulations (6-1)
• Approved Ordinance No. 954 amending zoning regulations (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance No. 955 dedicating lands for public use (unanimous)
• Approved Public Arts Committee use of Polhamus Park on Sept 4, 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of ignition software upgrade (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of residential water meters for resale (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including accounts payable and May 25 minutes (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Granby, Colorado Planning Commission meeting scheduled for Monday, June 7, 2021, has been cancelled. No items were discussed or decided.

Meeting

The Board approved the audited financial report for the town, granted a permanent easement to Sun Development for highway improvements, and continued the gravel pit conditional use permit decision to a later meeting at the applicant's request. The May 11 meeting minutes were not adopted and will be revised to more fully include public hearing content.

• Approved audited financial report (7-0)
• Approved grant of permanent easement to Sun Development (unanimous)
• Continued gravel pit CUP decision to next meeting (unanimous)
• Approved May 25 accounts payable (6-0, O'Flaherty absent)
• Did not adopt May 11 minutes; directed clerk to revise (unanimous)

Liquor License Authority

The Granby Liquor License Authority approved the transfer of a fermented malt beverage license from 7-Eleven Store 18589J to Wills Investments X, LLC & 7-Eleven, Inc. for Store 18589B. The decision followed a public hearing and background check, with all commissioners voting in favor. Minutes from November 10, 2020, were also approved with amendments.

• Approved transfer of fermented malt beverage liquor license to Wills Investments X, LLC & 7-Eleven, Inc. (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from November 10, 2020, with amendments (unanimous)

Meeting

The Granby Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing and vote on a conditional use permit for a gravel pit operation by Reclamation Ridge, LLC, with options to approve or deny. The board will also review the GRMD 2-8 quinquennial review, discuss funding for the Headwaters Trails Alliance outdoor stewardship program, and consider an ordinance amending off-highway vehicle regulations. The Liquor Licensing Authority will hold a public hearing on a liquor license transfer for a 7-Eleven store.

• Conditional use permit for gravel pit operation (Reclamation Ridge, LLC) - approval or denial resolution
• Liquor license transfer from Seven Eleven Store 18589J to Wills Investments X, LLC & 7-Eleven, Inc. dba 7-Eleven Store 18589B
• Discussion and possible approval of funding for Town Hall roof gutter and heat tape replacement
• Discussion and possible approval of ordinance amending municipal code regulating off-highway vehicles
• Headwaters Trails Alliance outdoor stewardship ambassador program funding donation discussion

The Board of Trustees continued the Reclamation Ridge gravel pit conditional use permit extension hearing to a future meeting, with no vote on approval or denial. The Board approved Ordinance 952 amending off-highway vehicle regulations, including fines, noise limits, and school zone restrictions. Several funding items were approved, including $5,000 for the Headwaters Trails Alliance ambassador program, galvanized fencing for Kaibab, and roof gutter/heat tape replacement.

• Continued gravel pit CUP extension hearing (unanimous)
• Approved $5,000 for Headwaters Trails Alliance ambassador program (6-0)
• Approved galvanized fence for Kaibab section with T&M Company (6-0)
• Approved roof gutter/heat tape replacement with The Roofing Company (6-0)
• Appointed Maxine de la Luna to Public Arts Committee (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 952 amending OHV regulations (unanimous)
• Adopted consent agenda including accounts payable and April 27 minutes (6-0)

Planning Commission

The Granby, Colorado Planning Commission meeting scheduled for Monday, May 3, 2021, has been cancelled. No items were discussed or decided.

Meeting

The Granby GID Board is considering two offers to purchase 52 GID-owned lots in the Grand Elk subdivision (32 single-family homes and 20 townhomes). The sale would pay off $52,824.79 in back taxes and other costs. The town manager has recused himself from the discussion due to a personal friendship with a partner in one of the bidding firms.

• Two offers: Augusta Capital LLC at $85,000 and Gearhart Moore Holdings LLC at $60,000 (raised to $75,000, with a pledge to beat any offer by $2,000 up to $85,000)
• Sale proceeds to cover back taxes ($52,824.79), attorney fees, and SDF/HOA dues
• Lots lack infrastructure; buyer would need to build it out
• Gearhart Moore proposes deed restrictions on 4 townhomes for affordability (60-120% AMI), but says it may not be feasible due to HOA dues
• Board to decide whether to bring a contract to the May 11 meeting or authorize execution

The Granby Board of Trustees approved Ordinance No. 950, creating the West Service Area Water Activity Enterprise, and Ordinance No. 951, amending short-term rental regulations. The board also approved the consent agenda and directed staff to seek additional bids for a chain-link fence at Kaibab.

• Approved Ordinance No. 950 establishing the West Service Area Water Activity Enterprise (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 951 amending short-term rental regulations (7-0)
• Adopted April 27, 2021 accounts payable (7-0)
• Approved April 13, 2021 minutes with corrections (all aye)
• Directed staff to bring back additional bids for regular chain link fence for Kaibab

Meeting

The Granby Board of Trustees is holding a retreat on Saturday, April 24, 2021, from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM at the Sun River Run Ranch Elk Ridge Ballroom in the Event Center. The agenda is a notice that more than two board members will be attending this event, with no specific business items listed.

• Board retreat scheduled for 4/24/2021, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
• Location: Sun River Run Ranch, Elk Ridge Ballroom in the Event Center
• Notice of quorum attendance by Board of Trustees members

Meeting

The Granby Town Council is reviewing the total costs incurred for Colorado Open Records Act (CORA) requests as of April 13, 2021. The agenda item details attorney, IT, and town clerk costs, with the town paying $13,464.29 after requestors paid $2,921.46.

• CORA request costs total $16,385.75
• Attorney costs: $9,625.00
• IT costs: $4,875.00
• Town clerk costs: $1,597.75 plus $288.00 for Microsoft upgrade
• Requestors paid $2,921.46; town pays $13,464.29

Planning Commission

The Granby Planning Commission meeting scheduled for Monday, April 5, 2021, has been cancelled. No items were discussed or decided.

Meeting

The Town of Granby received a letter from special litigation counsel for Headwaters Metropolitan District demanding the Town rescind its conditional appointments of Lee Sprigg, John Gillogley, and Colleen Hannon to the Headwaters board. The letter argues the Town lacked authority to make the appointments and alleges a conflict of interest involving Town Representative Natascha O'Flaherty. The Town is expected to respond by March 25, 2021.

• Demand to rescind conditional appointments of Lee Sprigg, John Gillogley, and Colleen Hannon
• Allegation that appointments were ultra vires under C.R.S. § 32-1-905
• Conflict of interest claim against Natascha O'Flaherty due to husband's role on Granby Ranch Metropolitan District board
• Separate litigation filed by the conditional appointees regarding eligibility
• Request for response by March 25, 2021

The Granby Board of Trustees approved adding a patrol officer to the Police Department, approved the Polhamus Park building removal, and approved the release of claims with GP Granby Holdings. The Board declined to turn over the West Service Area water plant to Sun. The meeting also included a consent agenda approval and an executive session for legal advice.

• Approved adding an additional patrol officer to the Police Department (vote 6-1).
• Approved the Polhamus Park building removal as presented (vote 7-0).
• Declined to turn over the WSA water plant to Sun (no formal vote recorded).
• Approved the release of claims with GP Granby Holdings as presented (vote 7-0).
• Approved the March 23, 2021 accounts payable (vote 7-0).
• Held an executive session for legal advice on demand letters (all in favor).

Meeting

The Granby Board of Trustees will hear a presentation from Sun Communities and Atwell Engineering about turning over the West Service Area to be run privately by Sun Communities. This is a discussion only; no decisions are expected. Staff have provided written answers from Sun to a list of questions. The presentation is from January and does not reflect updated numbers from the draft rate study.

• Discussion of privatizing West Service Area operations to Sun Communities
• Presentation by Bill Raffoul (Sun Communities) and Jon Bauman (Atwell Engineering)
• Written answers from Sun to board questions provided
• Presentation based on January meeting, not updated rate study

The Board of Trustees adopted Resolution 2021-03-09 supporting the Grand County Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan, and appointed new Planning Commission members including Trustee DeLay and Carin Aichele. They also approved a settlement agreement with IFIC, accepted accounts payable, and approved prior meeting minutes. The meeting included discussions on water service issues but no decisions were made on those topics.

• Adopted Resolution 2021-03-09 (Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan) (7-0)
• Re-appointed current Planning Commission members and appointed Trustee DeLay and Carin Aichele (7-0)
• Approved settlement agreement with IFIC (7-0)
• Adopted March 9, 2021 accounts payable (7-0)
• Approved February 23, 2021 minutes (7-0)

Planning Commission

The Granby Planning Commission meeting scheduled for Monday, March 1, 2021, has been cancelled. No items were discussed or decided.

Meeting

This is a financial reporting agenda for the Town of Granby, covering the combined cash investment report, balance sheet, and revenue/expenditure comparisons to budget for the two months ending February 28, 2021. The council is reviewing the town's financial position, including total combined cash of $14,855,079.45 and allocations to various funds. No policy decisions or public hearings are listed; the agenda is primarily procedural financial oversight.

• Combined cash total $14,855,079.45 across bank accounts and investments
• General fund balance sheet shows total assets $5,165,060.07 and fund equity $4,450,462.78
• Year-to-date general fund revenue $661,681.95 against budget $8,515,186.00
• Year-to-date general fund expenditures $134,191.33 for admin/finance, $22,533.75 for planning, and $145,609.66 for public safety salaries
• Unallocated cash is $0.00, with all cash allocated to specific funds

Meeting

The Granby Board of Trustees is holding a work session to discuss several items, including the Headwaters Metro District, a contract ratification, and a six-month extension for the Granby Station improvements agreement. They will also consider a maintenance building for Polhamus Park, a parks committee ordinance, and the purchase of a 2021 Chevrolet Collins mini-bus. No formal decisions will be made during this session.

• Headwaters Metro District discussion
• SGM contract ratification
• Granby Station improvements agreement – 6-month extension
• Polhamus Park maintenance building (budgeted item)
• 2021 Chevrolet Collins mini-bus purchase (budgeted item)

The Board conditionally appointed John Gillogley, Colleen Hannon, and Lee Spring to the Headwaters Metro District board, effective only if courts invalidate the HMD's own appointments. The Board also approved a six-month extension for the Granby Station improvements agreement, Ordinance No. 949 updating the Public Parks Committee, the purchase of a 2021 Chevrolet Collins mini-bus, and the consent agenda. The Polhamus Park maintenance building purchase was postponed due to bid inconsistencies.

• Conditionally appointed Gillogley, Hannon, Spring to HMD board (4-3)
• Approved 6-month extension for Granby Station improvements agreement (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 949 amending Public Parks Committee code (6-1)
• Approved purchase of 2021 Chevrolet Collins mini-bus (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda including accounts payable and Feb 9 minutes (7-0)
• Agreed to hold board retreat on April 24, 2021
• Postponed Polhamus Park maintenance building purchase pending bid review

Meeting

This is the agenda for the Granby Board of Trustees regular meeting on February 9, 2021, held via Zoom. The agenda contains only meeting logistics (Zoom link, dial-in numbers, meeting ID, passcode) and no substantive agenda items. The meeting is procedural in nature with no listed decisions or discussions.

The Granby Board of Trustees approved a 1.5% rate increase from SGM (6-1) and accepted the Granby Ranch Reimbursement Agreement as written (6-0). They also appointed Kathleen Oveson to the Parks and Recreation Committee, approved Resolution 2021-02-09 on summary minutes, and authorized the town manager to sign a settlement agreement from executive session.

• Approved SGM rate increase of ~1.5% (6-1, O'Flaherty no)
• Accepted Granby Ranch Reimbursement Agreement as written (6-0)
• Appointed Kathleen Oveson to Parks and Recreation Committee (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2021-02-09 on summary minutes (6-0)
• Adopted Feb 9, 2021 accounts payable (unanimous)
• Approved Jan 12, 2021 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Jan 26, 2021 minutes (unanimous)
• Authorized town manager to sign settlement agreement per executive session (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Town of Granby Planning Commission meeting scheduled for Monday, February 1, 2021, has been cancelled. No items were discussed or decided.

Meeting

This is a notice that more than two members of the Granby Board of Trustees will attend an Admin Committee Meeting on February 1, 2021. The agenda contains no specific items for discussion or decision, only the meeting time and location.

Meeting

The Board of Trustees is discussing whether it can appoint directors to fill vacancies on the Headwaters Metropolitan District Board. Town counsel advises that appointments are not possible now because the HMD Board has until February 19, 2021 to fill the seats, and the town must give 30 days' notice before acting.

• Legal memo on appointing directors to Headwaters Metropolitan District Board
• Three HMD director vacancies cited, not four as applicants claim
• HMD Board has until Feb 19, 2021 to fill vacancies
• Town must provide 30 days' notice before any appointment
• Appointments would require an open public meeting

The Granby Board of Trustees appointed Natascha O'Flaherty to fill a two-year vacancy and Jonathan Stark as interim police chief, both unanimously. The board also approved the Fourth Amendment to the water service agreement with Sun River Run Ranch RV, approved a resolution on posting notices, and approved an MPEI easement agreement. A motion to send a 30-day notice to Headwaters Metro District regarding vacant board positions was approved, and the board entered executive sessions on Granby Ranch bonds and Rodeo Apartments.

• Appointed Natascha O'Flaherty to Board of Trustees (all yes, Shaw absent)
• Appointed Jonathan Stark as Interim Police Chief (all yes, Shaw absent)
• Approved Fourth Amendment to Water Service Agreement with Sun River Run Ranch RV (all yes, Shaw absent)
• Approved Resolution 2021-01-12 on public posting place (all yes, Shaw absent)
• Approved MPEI easement agreement (all yes, Michalowski recused, Shaw absent)
• Approved sending 30-day notice to Headwaters Metro District to fill vacancies (all yes, Shaw absent)
• Approved accounts payable and most meeting minutes (September 22 minutes tabled)
• Entered executive sessions on Granby Ranch bonds and Rodeo Apartments

Planning Commission

The Granby, Colorado Planning Commission meeting scheduled for Monday, January 4, 2021, has been cancelled. No items are scheduled for discussion or decision.