The Fremont County Commissioners Tuesday took final action to approve a pair of zone changes around the Fremont County Airport. The zone changes were part of the September 9th public hearing on the 26th amendment to the county's zoning resolution. This action actually adopts the new zone Airport Zone District for the airport property itself. The action also put in place the Industrial Park Zone District for the existing industrial park at the airport as well as some of the acreage on the south edge of the airport property along the east side of Hwy 67. The zone changes take effect December 1st.
Kevin Kerrigan, Manager of Public Affairs for Atmos Energy, was on hand to present an informational item regarding Atmos' request before the Colorado Public Utilities Commission for a one percent gas cost adjustment increase. Kerrigan said that with the market the way it is, Atmos sought the one percent gas cost adjustment to reflect the price it pays for natural gas. Kerrigan said when costs were escalating last spring and summer Atmos was busy securing contracts for natural gas supplies this winter. Kerrigan acknowledged that Atmos already received PUC approval for a 17 percent gas cost adjustment increase last June. He said natural gas customers who may have a difficult time paying winter heating bills may want to inquire as to whether they qualify for assistance under the 'Energy Outreach Colorado' program or 'LEAP'...the federal Low Income Energy Assistance Program. Kerrigan said customers can learn more about those programs by dialing toll free....1-866-HEAT-HELP.
The Commissioners voted unanimously to approve a three lot minor subdivision at the southeast corner of Elm Avenue and Chestnut in Lincoln Park. The 3.1 acre parcel is part of the estate of deceased veterinarian Dr. Bert Stratton. The primary issue of concern to the Planning Department and the Commissioners was to make sure that the developers of the two new lots will be responsible for building a detention pond on each of the lots prior to construction of any homes. The ponds would be needed to detain storm water that would flow into the adjoining Sand Creek drainage way.
In other business the Commissioners:
Kevin Kerrigan, Manager of Public Affairs for Atmos Energy, was on hand to present an informational item regarding Atmos' request before the Colorado Public Utilities Commission for a one percent gas cost adjustment increase. Kerrigan said that with the market the way it is, Atmos sought the one percent gas cost adjustment to reflect the price it pays for natural gas. Kerrigan said when costs were escalating last spring and summer Atmos was busy securing contracts for natural gas supplies this winter. Kerrigan acknowledged that Atmos already received PUC approval for a 17 percent gas cost adjustment increase last June. He said natural gas customers who may have a difficult time paying winter heating bills may want to inquire as to whether they qualify for assistance under the 'Energy Outreach Colorado' program or 'LEAP'...the federal Low Income Energy Assistance Program. Kerrigan said customers can learn more about those programs by dialing toll free....1-866-HEAT-HELP.
The Commissioners voted unanimously to approve a three lot minor subdivision at the southeast corner of Elm Avenue and Chestnut in Lincoln Park. The 3.1 acre parcel is part of the estate of deceased veterinarian Dr. Bert Stratton. The primary issue of concern to the Planning Department and the Commissioners was to make sure that the developers of the two new lots will be responsible for building a detention pond on each of the lots prior to construction of any homes. The ponds would be needed to detain storm water that would flow into the adjoining Sand Creek drainage way.
In other business the Commissioners:
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and Fremont County's West Nile Virus program director J.R. Phillips presented awards to the Oddfellows' Royal Gorge Manor for efforts they undertook over the summer. Phillips said under the direction of resident manager Debbie Sims, the window screens on all 700 windows of the 12-story manor were replaced. Phillips said the program not only makes window cleaning easier but also prevents hundreds of mosquitoes and other insects from entering the apartment building.
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Approved a proclamation designating November as National Hospice/Palliative Care Month and taking note of the services offered through Sangre De Cristo Hospice.
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Scheduled a public hearing for 10 a.m. November 12th to take comment from supporters and opponents of the proposed North Canon Area Sewer Extension Local Improvement District. The Commissioners would have to approve creation of the improvement district based on neighborhood support in order for the Fremont Sanitation District to proceed with the $3.3 million project.