TOWN OF SILT  REGULAR BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING NOVEMBER 12, 2024 - 7:00 P.M.  The Silt Board of Trustees held their regular meeting on Tuesday, November 12, 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  Absent  Present were Town Manager Jim Mann, Town Clerk Sheila Mcintyre, Town Treasurer Amie Tucker, Community Development Director Nicole Centeno, Public Works Director Joe Lundeen, Deputy Town Clerk Lori Malsbury, 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 October 28, 2024, Board of Trustees meeting  2. Renewal of Brew Pub Liquor License for All in Brewing, LLC dba Brewzone Silt 3. Resolution No. 38, Series 2024, A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF SILT, COLORADO, APPROVING AN ENCROACHMENT LICENSE AGREEMENT TO GRANT ICC FDDT SILT, LLC AN ENCROACHMENT LICENSE ON A TOWN  EASEMENT  Trustee Classen made a motion to approve the consent agenda as presented. Trustee  Poston 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.O.T.11/12/2024    Proclamation Recognizing Carol Back of The Whimsical Wagon for 20 years of Service Mayor Richel read the proclamation recognizing Carol Back for her twenty years of service as  The Whimsical Wagon and presented her with a plaque.  Proclamation Recognizing Donnie Lente of Native American Crane for his Contributions Mayor Richel read the proclamation recognizing Donnie Lente for his many years of service to  to the Town  the town and presented him with a plaque.  Water Plant Construction Update - Dan Galvin with Garney Construction  Dan Galvin with Garney Construction was present to highlight what has taken place at the water plant construction site over the! last month. He stated that there have been no incidents to date, they continue to maintain a controlled entry and monitor the changing weather conditions along with daylight changes. He stated that they are wrapping up the rebar and concrete, along with the under-slab piping, electrical and plumbing and that the generator pad is in place. Mr. Galvin stated that the inlet screen structure is still being reviewed for feasibility and cost impact, that they hope to have the building envelope done by mid-December and that they have Colorado River Valley Chamber of Commerce Update and 2025 Commitment Request Larry Stewart and Ashley Taylor were present to provide an update to the Board of the Chambers current Board members and to go over the upcoming events scheduled for 2025. Mr. Stewart stated that they would hope to have the Town Boards support again this year at the $3000 level. There was discussion about investing in the Chamber and using some of the  spent $6.2 million to date.  funding to help small businesses.  First reading of Ordinance No. 11, Series 2024, AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF SILT, COLORADO, ADOPTING CHAPTER 5.34 AND CHAPTER 17.08.363 AND AMENDING LAND USE REGULATIONS IN CHAPTER 17.13.020 TO THE SILT MUNICIPAL CODE TO INCLUDE NATURAL MEDICINE HEALING CENTERS, NATURAL MEDICINE CULTIVATION FACILITIES, NATURAL MEDICINE PRODUCTS MANUFACTURING FACILITIES, AND NATURAL MEDICINE TESTING FACILITIES, WITHIN THE TOWN OF SILT, GARFIELD Deputy Clerk Malsbury reviewed the ordinance that establishes the zoning regulations for natural medicine businesses. She stated that natural medicine, psylocibin mushrooms, was decriminalized with the passing of Proposition 122 in 2022, with additional stated regulations being released in 2024. The rules adopted indicate that local authorities cannot refuse the licensing of natural medicine, however may only dictate the time, manner, and place of  COUNTY, STATE OF COLORADO  operation.  B.O.T.11/12/2024  2    There was discussion about how more criteria should be built into the ordinance that is comparable to the proximity of places as outlined in the adult entertainment portion of the code. Director Centeno also added that the Board would have the opportunity to further regulate a future establishment through the special use process to see that the applicant is meeting all The public hearing was opened at 8:06 p.m. There were no public comments and the hearing Trustee Brintnall made a motion to continue the first reading of Ordinance No. 11, Series 2024, AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF SILT, COLORADO, ADOPTING CHAPTER 5.34 AND CHAPTER 17.08.363 AND AMENDING LAND USE REGULATIONS IN CHAPTER 17.13.0201 TOTHE SILT MUNICIPAL CODE TO INCLUDE NATURAL MEDICINE HEALING CENTERS, NATURAL MEDICINE CULTIVATION FACILITIES, NATURAL MEDICINE PRODUCTS MANUFACTURING FACILITIES, AND NATURAL MEDICINE TESTING FACILITIES, WITHIN THE TOWN OF SILT, GARFIELD COUNTY, STATE OF COLORADOto the next meeting. Mayor Pro-tem Hanrahan seconded the motion, and the motion carried  town code requirements. closed at 8:07 p.m.  unanimously with Trustee Ingelhart voting nay.  Manager and Staff Reports  Manager Mann asked the Board if they would consider contributing tot the Coal Ridge Booster Club. There was a consensus to contribute $1000. The Board was also asked if they would like to donate to the Shop with a Cop Program. There was a consensus to donate $1000. Manager Mann stated the town is taking parti in a Downtown Colorado Challenge Program that would provide staff with a tool kit to assist in marketing redevelopment opportunities. He added that he and Director Centeno would be attending a seminar series regarding this program and that everyone has been emailed a survey to complete which addresses economic development in Director Centeno thanked everyone for coming out for the Main Street Trick or Treat event and  the Town.  to all of those who helped.  Updates from Board/Board Comments  The Board commented about their commitment to the town, providing resources to our citizens for a better qualify of life, the upcoming tree lighting event, thanking our local businesses for all that they do, asked citizens to complete the park survey for Community Park and they stated  that they are all looking forward to a great year to come.  Executive Session  Mayor Richel made a motion to go into executive session for the purpose of determining positions relative to matters that may be subject to negotiations, developing strategy for negotiation, and instructing negotiators under CRS 24-6-402/4)e)- Sale of Holiday Inn Express Property. Trustee Classen seconded the motion, and the motion carried unanimously. The Board adjourned to executive session at 8:24 p.m.  B.0.T.11/12/2024  3    At the end of executive session, Mayor Richel made the following statement: "The time is now 8:46 p.m. and the executive session has concluded. No formal action was taken in the executive session but negotiators were given direction. The participants in the executive session were: Keith Richel, Derek Hanrahan, Justin Brintnall, Chris Classen, Andreia Poston, Kim Ingelhart, Jim Mann, Joe Lundeen and Nicole Centeno. For the record, if any person who participated in the executive session believes that any substantial discussion of any matters not included in the motion to go into the executive session occurred during the executive session, or that any improper action occurred during the executive session in violation of the Open Meetings Law, I would ask that you  state your concerns for the record". No objections were stated.  Adjournment  Trustee Ingelhart made a motion to adjourn. Trustee Brintnall seconded the motion and the motion carried unanimously. Mayor Richel adjourned the meeting at 8:47 p.m.  Respectfully submitted, Sheila M. ndog Mcintyre Town Clerk, CMC  Approyed by the Board of Trustees MtBlz  Keith B. 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