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Votes at a glance: Brewfest permit, energy franchise, records system, water guidelines and Laserfiche contract approved
Summary
Trustees approved several consent and action items April 8, including a special event liquor permit for Brewfest, a 20‑year Black Hills Energy gas franchise with a 3% fee, a Laserfiche records contract, and voluntary water‑use guidelines.
Wellington trustees approved multiple actions April 8, including a special event liquor permit, a natural‑gas franchise, a records‑management software contract, adoption of voluntary watering guidelines, and related resolutions. Key votes and details are listed below.
Brewfest special‑event permit (Liquor Lisonbee Authority) - What: Special event permit for Wellington Main Street Program Brewfest (beer garden in Centennial Park). - Event date listed in application: June 7, 2025; application received March 7, 2025; applicant provided insurance, Parks & Rec permission and certificate of good standing. - Outcome: Motion to approve passed by roll call (unanimous among trustees present).
Black Hills Energy franchise (Ordinance No. 02‑2025 / second reading) - What: 20‑year nonexclusive franchise granting Black Hills Colorado Gas, Inc. the right to construct, operate and extend natural‑gas distribution in Wellington and use public rights‑of‑way. - Franchise fee: proposed at 3% of gross receipts from gas sales within town limits; staff estimated the fee would increase the average household bill by about $1.64 per month. - Outcome: Board approved the second reading and adoption of the ordinance by roll call vote.
Laserfiche records‑management software (Resolution No. 12‑2025) - What: Contract with Cities Digital, Inc. to implement Laserfiche cloud‑based records management; staff proposed starting with the records module and expanding later as needed. - Funding: staff said the 2025 budget includes funds; human resources would supplement IT licensing as needed. - Contractual note: contract auto‑renews; staff stated town data remains the town’s property and can be exported if the town chooses not to renew. - Outcome: Trustees approved the resolution authorizing the contract.
Water conservation guidelines (Resolution No. 15‑2025) - What: Voluntary watering guidelines for April 15–Oct. 15: recommend water use no more than two days per week between 7 p.m. and 8 a.m.; avoid runoff and over‑spray; turn off irrigation after rain; use shut‑off nozzles for washing vehicles. A provision advising posting signage for non‑potable (adjudicated well) irrigation was discussed and trustees modified the language (guidance rather than a mandatory posting requirement). - Outcome: Trustees adopted the resolution by roll call vote.
Other consent and administrative approvals - Trustees approved routine consent‑agenda items including minutes and budget/resolution items referenced in the packet.
For each item trustees recorded roll‑call votes; staff provided supporting materials in the meeting packet for each action. No ordinance or resolution failed at the meeting.
