Craig Daily Press / Government Update for March 25

Archive for Friday, March 24, 2006

March 24, 2006

Moffat County Commissioners

Last met: Tuesday

Decisions included:

• Commissioners announced that the county had received more than $900,000 in two separate grants from the Colorado Department of Local Affairs. The grants will pay for road equipment and storage facilities for the county.

• Commissioners accepted bids for new equipment for the Moffat County Pest management Department.

• Commissioners voted, 2-1, to hire a temporary assistant director for the Museum of Northwest Colorado.

• Commissioners voted, 3-0, to hire three part-time employees at the Sheriff's Office. The new employees will not increase the sheriff's budget.

Next meeting: Tuesday

Craig City Council

Next meeting: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday in council chambers of Craig City Hall, 300 W. Fourth St.

Agenda:

• Renewal of the tavern liquor license for Wallie's Inc.

• Public hearing for individuals to be heard on the economic and social effects of the water treatment plant improvements for the City of Craig planning area.

• Approval of purchase of service body for a 2005 GMC pickup for the parks department.

• Finance director Bruce Nelson, financial report for February.

• Chief of Police Walt Vanatta, annual report.

School Board Meeting

Next meeting: Thursday

Yampa Building, 775 Yampa Ave. 6:30 p.m.