The Fremont County Commissioners Tuesday appointed the seven inaugural members of the newly formed Fremont Heritage Commission. The seven members represent a cross section of geographical areas and historical preservation interests. They were selected from twelve persons who submitted letters of interest and were interviewed by the Board of Commissioners.
Eventually all members of the Heritage Commission will serve three year terms. However, to establish staggered terms for the first three years, the Commissioners drew names from a hat to determine the initial length of terms for all seven members. The Heritage Commission members, the area of interest they represent, and their initial term-of-service includes:
Eventually all members of the Heritage Commission will serve three year terms. However, to establish staggered terms for the first three years, the Commissioners drew names from a hat to determine the initial length of terms for all seven members. The Heritage Commission members, the area of interest they represent, and their initial term-of-service includes:
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Flo Orona - - Museums Group- -3 year term;
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Roberta Miller - - Florence area - -3 year term;
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Carol McNew - - Western Fremont County - - 3 year term;
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Mary Chamberlain - -Education - - 2 year term;
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Jon Stone - - Tourism - - 2 year term;
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Sherry Johns - -Penrose area - - 1 year term;
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Peggy Sorenson - - Canon City area - - 1 year term.
The resolution which formed the Fremont Heritage Commission and was adopted by the Board of Commissioners last month includes a temporary set of by-laws from which the commission will operate. The Commission's first task will be to call an organizational meeting to select officers and determine when and how frequently they will meet.
In other business the Commissioners:
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Approved a proclamation designating September as "National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month";
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Approved a resolution adopting the 2006 edition of the International Fire Code thus putting the county on the same page with the fire codes adopted by the cities of Canon City and Florence. Fire Chief Dan Brixey said among procedural changes, the Canon City Fire District will require persons to obtain an annual permit to do any agricultural burning. There will be no cost for the burning permit and they will still have to call the fire department on the days they intend to burn;
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Rescheduled the November 11th regular Board of Commissioners meeting to Wednesday, November 12th due to the Veterans Day holiday observance.