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Chief Morgan of the Buena Vista Police Department described LPR cameras as a public-safety \"force multiplier,\" saying they allow officers to remain on patrol while the system alerts them to flagged plates. \"These homicide suspects came into our town,\" Morgan said, arguing LPR alerts could help locate vehicles of interest.

Supporters at the public-comment period urged the board to approve cameras to aid law enforcement. Dennis Heath, a former law-enforcement family member, said LPRs \"allow our police force more time and more information.\" Opponents, including resident Paula Dillon, urged trustees to decline municipal purchases and instead spend limited town funds on infrastructure and housing. Dillon said the town's budget priorities \"do not justify\" government-owned surveillance and warned about privacy risks.

Trustees and technology vendors discussed data-retention policy, sharing controls and bandwidth. Jonathan Paz, a Flock representative, said the vendor does not own the data: \"The data is yours. We don't own the data,\" and added that retention and sharing parameters are set by the agency. Paz and the company said they would perform on-site testing of cellular service and stated that deployments typically rely on LTE and solar power.

Trustees asked several technical and policy questions, including whether retention could be shortened (some attendees cited New Hampshire law requiring very short non-hit retention) and how much cellular bandwidth the cameras would use during summer peak periods; the vendor offered to provide detailed technical specifications and post‑contract testing plans.

After discussion, trustee Swisher moved to begin with Option 1: evaluate partnership opportunities with Chaffee County and return with a memorandum-of-understanding or proposal; the motion was seconded and passed on roll call, 4–2. Votes recorded were: Trustee Hike — Aye; Trustee Rice — Aye; Trustee Rosenauer — Nay; Trustee Roe — Nay; Trustee Stroud — Aye; Trustee Swisher — Aye.

Trustees asked staff to explore whether cameras sited in the county adjacent to town could provide the same coverage and to return with proposed MOUs, budget impacts and recommended data‑sharing policies, including a proposed retention period. The board did not approve a purchase contract with Flock at the meeting.

The discussion also flagged additional follow-up items for staff: gather bandwidth and technical data for proposed camera counts, draft a sample MOU with the sheriff's office that clarifies access and sharing and prepare a draft policy for data retention and public transparency for future board review.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Board of Trustees Work Session and Regular Meeting - January 28, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The Buena Vista Board of Trustees voted Jan. 28 to direct staff to explore a partnership with the Chaffee County Sheriff's Office on license‑plate reader cameras after public debate over privacy, retention and bandwidth concerns.","taxTitle","Town of Buena Vista, Chaffee County, Colorado","taxId",53532,"location","Colorado","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6359705,"Geothermal developer seeks seismic study near Buena Vista; trustees ask legal review",1945,5210000,7155000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2176162-f5301d17872412dec8874f454973ce19&start=5210&end=7155","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2176162-f5301d17872412dec8874f454973ce19/thumbnail_5210000.jpg","/articles/6359705/Colorado/Geothermal-developer-seeks-seismic-study-near-Buena-Vista-trustees-ask-legal-review","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6359705-6da06e6e18a26cde1402562e44a3079d/orig.mp4?Expires=1771182947&Signature=j2MFICH6I33NvUebQXhEBjje-SKke9jbZ02iOLK5cT4orV5HCBzadKiTFFRQ0E1h3gDcpYVihRc61wS3LO8k-xWlzv1Hd5zOAS29~Mg316uC6fgli67HsIJYiMKNZjoPF7qi3Dc20bKKqqShHrY1eYEqpQWvf4QVbxq8kkDEASbIce4GTcN7W3nyFcPY64z~MWHdMHX2~i-BP9sHDnzG1ZdwHbZ~IsjZhYj80S0P4rlLmnBFo99U0X7DQ323k7EzZWrO0oPYDWnf6GQ5YTUaY328SVnTbD-M1z41tqw1JxmTr5n1FhXmUQ2ipbEOwkQR2U1O3hu2tCfh63DcX6Y-Ww__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","A company proposing deep geothermal development near Buena Vista briefed the Town Board on Jan. 28 about plans for a seismic survey that would precede exploratory drilling for a utility-scale geothermal power plant.

Paul Connor, presenting for Thermal GE (described in the packet as Thermal GE/Paul Connor), said the company is studying a 36-square-mile corridor along the Rio Grande rift and seeks to run a seismic survey to identify subsurface \"hot spots\" that could support a 50-to-200‑megawatt plant. Connor described a nonwater-extraction loop system that would use subsurface heat to produce electricity and said the next technical step is seismic imaging to locate fractures and reservoirs.

Public commenters raised strong objections. Jane McCracken of Save Our Arkansas Valley said residents worry about noise, wildlife impacts, water supply and seismic risk; she said similar projects elsewhere produced noise, surface ponds and long-term community disruption. \"It could be detrimental to our valley,\" McCracken said, and she urged the board not to encourage siting the industrial plant near town.

Planning staff and the town attorney told trustees the proposal is premature for town approval. Jeff (town attorney) said an initial review suggests seismic-testing activity may not be a listed, permitted use in the town zoning code and might therefore be prohibited without a code change or specific authorization. Jeff recommended staff prepare a written legal opinion. Planning staff confirmed the company had not yet supplied written county approval; the presenter said he had county conversations but not a signed, written permit.

Trustees did not grant the company permission to start fieldwork. Instead they directed staff to work with the town attorney to produce a legal opinion about whether the proposed seismic survey is allowed under the town's land‑use code and, if not, what legislative steps would be necessary to permit it. Trustees also asked staff to provide the company with clear next steps and to return to the board once seismic results are available or if the company obtains required county approvals.

Connor said the company will not proceed to drilling without the seismic study and emphasized the company's intent to use industry-standard vibration limits and monitoring. He said the state receives copies of seismic data and that his firm intends to compensate landowners for participation. Connor acknowledged he did not yet have written county authorization to conduct survey work within the town's planning area and asked staff for a clear path forward.

The board directed staff to prepare a legal review rather than take action permitting the study at this meeting.","A geothermal developer seeking to map subsurface heat near Buena Vista presented a plan Jan. 28 to conduct seismic surveys as a prelude to exploratory drilling; trustees asked the town attorney and planning staff to review whether such testing is allowed under the municipal code.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6359710,"Buena Vista trustees appoint Chris Sturm to fill vacant seat",3608,56000,3664000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2176162-f5301d17872412dec8874f454973ce19&start=56&end=3664","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2176162-f5301d17872412dec8874f454973ce19/thumbnail_56000.jpg","/articles/6359710/Colorado/Buena-Vista-trustees-appoint-Chris-Sturm-to-fill-vacant-seat","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6359710-61409eaa2b790778a42d531fa3be4c0d/orig.mp4?Expires=1771182947&Signature=RUEYIkQSnUFYOOzOj8um594wzYSWugTY0rU2Upjbmxq9e96PxewLqLbAHKbdA1U-kYj7OuYUI3EfuMtHDVOpcqLIhgH6u8YEqtQ9WPnKSuPwCaakfxNfaw-BdBXpULkPfkj-9riZx8~xuZfW8RWKVqTyvpeK4IrZPoolhcRs8n~imAYz79cy15-odSAU3DNxvOCcTafu99yH6UHP6UD~1e4o0jneps5rdmw9pETaW5Ani36-YI2h6UPLpRf~No9~28JTuGzbLEdWpZVFGTbvDmEHNQdp~m5Wl4aB~viegcsICcW1ho3bt9-HhFD2-ZAh0q8lmyS~aG9NehQVtShPPg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Buena Vista Board of Trustees voted Jan. 28 to appoint Chris Sturm to a vacant trustee seat, following a public work session in which four candidates presented their qualifications and answered trustees' questions.

The appointment fills the vacancy left when Trustee Gina Lucreti advanced to a county-level office. Trustees announced the selection after the candidates' presentations and a private ranking process; the board conducted a voice vote to confirm the appointment.

The work session began with candidate introductions. Thomas Brown described his 30 years of public-service experience and said he would \"always look for the health, welfare\" of Buena Vista residents. Becky Hill, a local small-business owner who runs Heart Baker and a health coaching practice, told trustees she would bring collaboration and small-business perspective to policy discussions. Nick Williams, who works in consumer finance, emphasized infrastructure, economic vitality and stewardship of public resources.

Chris Sturm, who told trustees he is watershed program director at the Colorado Water Conservation Board and has worked on water issues in Chaffee County for nearly two decades, emphasized his experience with water-resource management, board governance and budgets. Sturm said his work combines technical data and stakeholder collaboration: \"The two things I focus on primarily in my job are data and information,\" he said.

Trustees announced that they had selected Sturm during the meeting and moved forward with the formal appointment at the regular meeting later that evening. The board completed the oath for Sturm at the dais and instructed staff to finish administrative onboarding.

Trustees and staff thanked all four applicants and encouraged candidates who were not selected to consider running in the next regular election cycle.

The appointment was finalized by the board; the vote was taken by voice and recorded in the meeting minutes as approved.","After a work session that heard four applicants, the Buena Vista Board of Trustees voted Jan. 28 to appoint Chris Sturm to the trustee seat vacated by Gina Lucreti. Sturm, a longtime water program manager, will assume the seat at the board's next business item for oath-taking and seating.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6359696,"Buena Vista trustees approve airport funding actions, adopt consent agenda",7201,3803000,11004000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2176162-f5301d17872412dec8874f454973ce19&start=3803&end=11004","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2176162-f5301d17872412dec8874f454973ce19/thumbnail_3803000.jpg","/articles/6359696/Colorado/Buena-Vista-trustees-approve-airport-funding-actions-adopt-consent-agenda","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6359696-3ef6cfe3b55725f4fe046ea5120fd516/orig.mp4?Expires=1771182947&Signature=NEX~PyjACJ4wBZLafGPgdlUlym1Yb9B2jDoL1F-dhVNLk7R20SkLgkr5O04rBlXqkmVQkEBlQnz2PmljxkkXuryZnmzOWgMMeXaAR-RU49L8BJtZ4ZJSk5ktJ7adT46T3V42UUY6xoUnR4CKHSizQhi7piXHWAL-OWbT4XKRz-lM8CLgEB5W7aUGV8SLssmhydGKZWCInYv-xY4PAfVtjlsTqngRq0lBey8vndO9~YyxAyK3KK3qypkWBRgc4GC5H-2hvZePHPVEpzVSDNzWn-RO-YuY-7Oou7M0~q9RALCOjQtIvREwofIHRAiYjpjZlic6-Jz2Y~Q7rSNMUv7fow__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Buena Vista Board of Trustees approved two airport-related resolutions and adopted a consent agenda containing multiple administrative items during its Jan. 28 meeting.

Trustees approved Resolution No. 8 (series 2025) to transfer the town's FAA entitlement for the fiscal year to Holyoke Municipal Airport so that the entitlement funds can be pooled among regional airports for larger projects. The transfer was approved by roll call; all trustees voting recorded affirmative votes.

Trustees also approved Resolution No. 9 (series 2025), authorizing staff to apply for and accept FAA construction grant funding for an airport project. The resolution authorizes the town to pursue FAA and related state matching funds for the construction phase of the airport project; the board approved the application by roll call vote.

Earlier, the board adopted the consent agenda by voice vote. The consent agenda included minutes from previous meetings, quarterly financial reports, multiple advisory-board appointments and a resolution appointing Carly Smith to the Chaffee County Multi-Jurisdictional Housing Authority. The consent agenda packet also included reappointments to the tree board (Roy Gertzen, Caleb Efta and Andy Gordon) and an appointment of Alex Bruce as a regular voting member and Mallory Brooks as an alternate member.

Trustees also took a short administrative action to swear in newly appointed trustee Chris Sturm and introduced Anita Rote as the new full-time code-enforcement officer who will provide weekend coverage once training is complete.

The airfield funding resolutions are part of routine airport grant management: town staff said the FAA entitlement and discretionary grant processes allow municipalities to apply for federal funds to support airfield construction and improvements; the town will provide a modest matching share included in the adopted 2025 budget.","The board approved an FAA entitlement transfer to Holyoke Municipal Airport and authorized application for a construction grant; trustees also adopted the consent agenda that included multiple reappointments to advisory boards and an appointment to the Chaffee County multi-jurisdictional housing authority.","actionData","errors"]

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