TOWN OF SILT REGULAR BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING AUGUST 26, 2024 - 7:00 P.M.  The Silt Board of Trustees held their regular meeting on Monday, August 26, 2024. 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 Kim Ingelhart Trustee Andreia Poston Trustee Jerry Seifert  Present were Town Manager Jim Mann, Town Clerk Sheila McIntyre, Town Treasurer Amie Tucker, Community Development Director Nicole Centeno, Public' Works Director Joe Lundeen,  Chief of Police Mike Kite and members of the public. Pledge of Allegiance and Moment of Silence Public Comments - There were no public comments.  Consent Agenda -  1. Minutes of the August 12, 2024, Board of Trustees meeting  2. Approval of Retail Marijuana License for Rifle Remedies, LLC dba Green Cross Silt 3. Resolution No. 29, Series 2024, A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES SUPPORTING THE GRANT APPLICATION FOR A GRANT FROM THE GARFIELD COUNTY FEDERAL MINERAL LEASE DISTRICT AND THE PURCHASE OF AN ADMINISTRATIVE VEHICLE FOR THE TOWN OF SILT, COLORADO 4. Resolution No. 30, Series 2024, AI RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES SUPPORTING THE GRANT APPLICATION FOR A GRANT FROM THE GARFIELD COUNTY FEDERAL MINERAL LEASE DISTRICT AND THE PHASE IGRAND AVENUE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT FOR THE TOWN OF SILT, COLORADO  Dan Meskin with Green Cross was present for his renewal approval. 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.8/26/2024    Water Rights Update - Water VS. Growth - Michael Erion  Michael Erion, who has served as the towns water rights consultant for over twenty years was present to provide a Water Rights 101 and go over the towns water portfolio and how it stands int terms of future growth. He proceeded to review the Town's decreed water rights for both domestic and irrigation uses, augmentation, the historic users pool with Green Mountain Reservoir, absolute and conditional water rights and the contract water in Ruedi Reservoir. Mr. Erion then reviewed the different ditches that provide water to the town as well as the Silt River Mr. Erion reviewed over the augmentation summary fori future development and the EQR's required for domestic use in addition to the Colorado compact. He also provided information regarding the impact on the town for any water that is provided to out-of-town users. He stated that water that is provided outside town limits, the State requires that it be accounted for at 100% depletive, sO the town must pay 100% of that to water rights. He added that this is the reason that he had suggested that the bulk water rates be increased several years ago. This scenario includes any properties served outside of town limits as well, not only bulk water. Mr. Erion stated that he would be back once he has finalized the study and has more to present to the Board on future growth. He suggested that in the meantime to think out how to better utilize the lower Cactus Valley ditch and better enhance the raw water irrigation system. Resolution No. 31, Series 2024, A RESOLUTION EXECUTING AN AGREEMENT WITH FREEUP STORAGE FOR THE PROVISION OF WATER SERVICE TO THE GARFIELD COUNTY ASSESSMENT PROPERTY PARCEL NUMBER 2179-101-00-018 IN THE TOWN OF SILT,GARFIELD COUNTY, STATE OF COLORADO (staff requests continuance to September Manager Mann stated that staff was not prepared to make a recommendation tonight as they are still working through the details with FreeUp Storage to provide a package that works. Trustee Seifert made a motion to continue the public hearing for Resolution No. 31, Series 2024, A RESOLUTION EXECUTING AN AGREEMENT WITH FREEUP STORAGE FOR THE PROVISION OF WATER SERVICE TO THE GARFIELD COUNTY ASSESSMENT PROPERTY PARCEL NUMBER 2179-101-00-018 IN THE TOWN OF SILT, GARFIELD COUNTY, STATE OF COLORADO. Trustee Ingelhart seconded the motion and the Resolution No. 32, Series 2024, A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES APPROVING A SPECIAL USE PERMIT FOR. A TYPE 1 AND FUTURE TYPE 7 FFL LICENSE FOR GUNSMITHING TO BE OPERATED AT 2013 PIONEER DRIVE, WITHIN THE TOWN OF SILT, GARFIELD COUNTY, STATE OF COLORADO, SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS Director Centeno reviewed her staff report explaining the application that would allow the applicant to conduct a gunsmithing business in his home as a home occupation. This request qualifies as a special use permit since this use is not defined by code. Ms. Centeno stated the applicant has also requested to add the Type 7 FFL at1 this time sO that he would not need to come back later should he choose to more forward with the additional type.  Preserve irrigation and storage water rights.  9,2024)  motion carried unanimously.  B.0.T.8/26/2024  2    Director Centeno stated that the applicant has huge community support as displayed at the Planning & Zoning meeting and that staff recommends approval of the Type 1 along with an Applicant Tim Pace was present to explain what he plans on doing and answered questions. Mr. Pace stated that he would be required to keep a log of all guns that he services. The public hearing was opened at 8:26 p.m. Eddie Saueressig spoke in favor of this operation and welcomes itt to the neighborhood. Bub Donelson stated that this type of business is very important and that people normally have to travel to get these types of services. The hearing Mayor Pro-tem Hanrahan made a motion to approve Resolution No. 32, Series 2024, A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES APPROVING A SPECIAL USE PERMIT FOR A TYPE 1 AND FUTURE TYPE 7 FFL LICENSE FOR GUNSMITHINGTO BE OPERATED AT 2013 PIONEER DRIVE, WITHIN THE TOWN OF SILT, GARFIELD COUNTY, STATE OF COLORADO, SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS. Trustee Seifert seconded the motion and the  expanded approval to obtain his Type 7 FFL license.  was closed at 8:29 p.m.  motion carried unanimously.  Pedestrian Bridge - 7th Street Mall Concept  Manager Mann stated that staff has been moving forward on this project and that staff directed a revised concept be developed by RockSol Engineers prior to proceeding to the 30% design stage. The revised concept would involve the closure of 7th Street between Main and Front Streets, with the northern landing site of the pedestrian bridge being in the right-of-way at the south end of existing 7th Street. Front Street would need to remain open and traversable to Two conceptual plans were provided tonight with both concepts including a significant paved pedestrian mall/plaza, landscape features, areas for seating and a small event space. Adding to the discussion of the mall/plaza concept are three other factors, the Silt Water Conservancy District may be interested in moving from their current location, the Colorado River Fire District is looking to move from their current location and the Jensen property has indicated that they are interested in ceasing operations and abandoning the site which would allow for additional Staff is asking for feedback on whether to proceed with the 30% design utilizing the pedestrian mall/plaza concept that would create a community space in the central business district that could be used for a variety of activities, eliminate the need to displace an active business and also eliminate the need to acquire land that is slated for commercial development. Citizen Dan Meskin stated that he believes it is a great idea and that it would be nice to have some place There was a consensus to change the realignment of the pedestrian bridge and continue  vehicular travel.  downtown parking spaces.  like this for people to congregate. moving forward with this process.  B.0.T.8/26/2024  3    July 2024 Financial Report  Treasurer Tucker went over the July 2024 financials.  Manager and Staff Comments  Manager Mann pointed out the Fall CML meeting is scheduled for September 26 in Grand Junction and to let him know if anyone is interested in attending. He added that there has been discussion to create a Fall Leadership forum and that the thought was to hold it at Rislende on Director Centeno commented about the concert coming up on September 6 and that there would be other activities that evening and that On the Hook food truck would be in attendance. Director Lundeen stated that the Sunrise water tank is back on line. Manager Mann stated that one of the wells went down but that staff is working on getting it back up and running quickly.  September 25.  Updates from Board/Board Comments  The Board commented about better use of town funds sitting in accounts, the recent Effective Governance seminar and the status on various projects around town. Mayor Pro-tem Hanrahan also commented on the Social Settings for the Withdrawal Management facility in Glenwood and their challenge seems tol be getting local EMS agencies to use their facility. Mayor Pro-tem Hanrahan stated that he would be contacting them to reach out to the Police Department and for usage data so that it could assist with the towns budgeting in October. It was also noted the importance of the water based on the discussion tonight, that the Board would like an update on Broadband, the wants and needs for a new website and the number of kids participating in the  soccer program in Silt which started today.  Adjournment  Trustee Seifert made a motion to adjourn. Trustee Classen seconded the motion and the motion carried unanimously. Mayor Richel adjourned the meeting at 9:17 p.m.  Respectfully submitted, G0 d. Sheila M. Mcintyre Town Clerk, CMC  Appyoved by the Board of Trustees NtBhhz  Keith B. Richel Mayor  O  OF SEAL) o  B.0.T.8/26/2024  4