TOWN OF SILT REGULAR BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING JULY2 24, 2023-7:00 P.M.  The Silt Board of Trustees held their regular meeting on Monday, July 24, 2023. Mayor Richel called  the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.  Roll call  Present  Mayor Keith Richel Mayor Pro-tem Derek Hanrahan Trustee Justin Brintnall Trustee Chris Classen Trustee Samuel Flores Trustee Jerry Seifert Trustee Andreia Poston  Absent  Also present were Town Administrator Jeff Layman, Town Clerk Sheila Mcintyre, Town Treasurer Amie Tucker, Community Development Manager Nicole Centeno, Chief of Police Mike Kite and  members of the public.  Pledge of Allegiance and Moment of Silence  Public Comments - Mary Rose Collen read a statement to the Board commenting about the gazebo, Farmer's Market, the new picnic shelter in Veteran's Park, the potential paving of Grand Avenue and Peggy Swank provided an update of the upcoming Heyday event that would be taking place on August 19 at Veteran's Park and thanked the town for their continued support.  a possible path all the way around Veteran's Park.  Consent Agenda =  1. Minutes of the July 10, 2023 Board of Trustees meeting  2. Resolution No. 18, Series 2023, AI RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE GRANT APPLICATION FOR A DEPARTMENT OF LOCAL AFFAIRS ENERGY AND MINERAL IMPACT ASSISTANCE GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,000,000 FOR ATOTAL PROJECT COST OF $25,627,869, IN ORDER TO OFFSET THE COSTS ASSOCIATED BUILDING A NEW WATER PLANT WITHIN THE TOWN OF SILT, GARFIELD COUNTY,  STATE OF COLORADO  Trustee Seifert made a motion to approve the consent agenda as presented. Trustee Classen  seconded the motion, and the motion carried unanimously. Conflicts of Interest - There were no conflicts ofi interest. Agenda Changes - There were no agenda changes.  B.0.T.7/24/2023    Second reading of Ordinance No. 3, Series 2023, AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF SILT, COLORADO ENACTING A NEW CHAPTER 12.14 OF THE SILT MUNICIPAL CODE TO ALLOW THE TOWNTO REGULATE AND REVIEW REQUESTS FOR CLOSURE OF PUBLIC RIGHTS OF WAY FOR CONSTRUCTION WORK THAT REQUIRES THE PARTIAL OR COMPLETE CLOSURE Town Clerk Mcintyre provided a brief staff report and stated that staff recommends approval. The public hearing was opened at 7:13 p.m. There were no comments and the hearing closed at 7:14 Trustee Classen made a motion to approve second reading of Ordinance No. 3, Series 2023, AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF SILT, COLORADO ENACTING A NEW CHAPTER 12.14 OF THE SILT MUNICIPAL CODE TO ALLOW THE TOWN TO REGULATE AND REVIEW REQUESTS FOR CLOSURE OF PUBLIC RIGHTS OF WAY FOR CONSTRUCTION WORK THAT REQUIRES THE PARTIAL OR COMPLETE CLOSURE OF ANY PUBLIC STREET, ROAD, HIGHWAY,ALLEY OR SIDEWALK. Trustee Seifert seconded the motion, and the motion carried unanimously.  OF ANY PUBLIC STREET, ROAD, HIGHWAY, ALLEY OR SIDEWALK  p.m.  June 2023 Financial Report  Treasurer Tucker went over the June 2023 financial report and answered questions.  Administrator and Staff Reports  Administrator Layman congratulated all of those involved with the EIAF grant adding that the Town was notified that they received $750,000. He added that the Board members should have received an email from Ann McCord regarding his performance evaluation. Mr. Layman also stated that staff met with CDOT and that they plan on resurfacing all of the ramps this summer and hopefully the deck There was brief discussion about the RREDC and their involvement with the Colorado River Valley  over the interstate as well.  Economic Development Partnership group. Updates from Board/B Board Comments  The Board thanked staff for their quick response regarding a recent dog situation and for the good job they are doing. The Board also commented on being aware of kids that are outside now that it's nice out and to also make sure people lock their vehicles because of the recent car break ins, to see that the water hydrants are all painted and free of weeds around them so that they are accessible, the Heyday parade that is coming up and that they are looking for more entrants, to keep your trees trimmed and garbage picked up so that if there is another fire like the one west of town last week, there is less fuel in yards if people keep them cleaned up, to check out the Farmer's Market and the Mayor Richel commented about the great job staff has done with the Farmer's Market and asked people to share the news in an effort to get others to come down to it. He asked that everyone try to get the word out about events as the Town can only do sO much. He also asked for an update on what is allowed to happen at the Autumn Ridge development. There was brief discussion and staff  5K that would be hosted by the Parkinson's group in September.  B.0.T.7/24/2023  2    relayed what things they are able to complete prior to the site plan being approved. Mayor Richel also  asked people toi trim their bushes and trees.  Adjournment  Trustee Seifert made a motion to adjourn. Trustee Brintnall seconded the motion, and the motion carried unanimously. Mayor Richel adjourned the meeting at 7:40 p.m.  Respectfully submitted, Sheila McIntyre fadog Town Clerk, CMC  pprov Keith B.Richél Mayor  the Board of  RIZZ  OF sI SEAL) COLOR  B.0.T.7/24/2023  3