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June 22nd Commissioners Meeting

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The Fremont County Board of Commissioners took action at their June 22nd board meeting to enact an emergency resolution for a county wide fire ban, award a pair of bids for project work at the Fremont County Airport, and to fill a vacancy on the Fremont County Heritage Commission.

Fremont County Fire Ban Imposed with Stage 2 Restrictions

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On the heels of another devastating wildfire in Fremont County the Fremont County Board of Commissioners today adopted an emergency resolution immediately imposing a fire ban acknowledging the consistent Red Flag fire danger conditions across the county.

Fremont County Sheriff Jim Beicker said a fire ban may not have prevented the Parkdale Canyon wildfire burning near the Royal Gorge west of Canon City, but the fire emphasizes the extreme fire danger conditions and the need for citizens to take extra precautions.

County Road Chip Sealing and Paving Projects Underway

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The Fremont County Department of Transportation is advising motorists in the Canon City and Florence area that they will have to find alternate routes next week due to a road improvement project planned on MacKenzie Avenue east of Canon City. Transportation Director Anthony Adamic said that 2.2 miles of MacKenzie Avenue will be chip sealed over the course of three days on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, June 22nd, 23rd, and 24th.

May 25th Commissioners Meeting

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Approval of a Conditional Use Permit for a coal mine rail loadout near Williamsburg topped a brief agenda of business for the Fremont County Commissioners at their regular meeting on May 25th. The Commissioners conducted a public hearing on the request of Northfield Partners LLC to operate a railroad loadout on the northeast side of County Road 79 about a mile east of the junction with County Road 11A near Williamsburg.

May 11th Commissioners Meeting

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The Fremont County Board of Commissioners approved a site development plan for a 130 unit mini-storage facility in Penrose as part of a brief agenda at the board's regular meeting on May 11th. Mike Schuster of Eagle Peaks Investments is developing the mini-storage facility on just under two acres along Highway 115 in Penrose at the corner of 7th Street and Werner Road. Schuster said he plans to build the mini-storage units in phases based upon demand for the rental units.

April 27th Commissioners Meeting

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After twice tabling the renewal of a liquor license for a popular summer nightspot, the Fremont County Commissioners on April 27th voted to renew the liquor license for the Whitewater Bar and Grill after the owner assured the board that modifications in the operation are being made.