Castle Rock council unanimously approves reappointments, contracts and $45,000 in Miller grants

The Castle Rock Town Council unanimously approved a slate of routine actions and community grants at its meeting, including a reappointment, an appointment to a commission, and the distribution of $45,000 from the Philip S. Miller resource grant program.

Council reappointed Patty Hossettler to continue serving on the Douglas County Open Space Advisory Committee and appointed Steve Godecki to a partial term on the Public Safety Commission ending May 31, 2027. Both votes were taken by roll call and passed 6–0.

On the consent calendar the council approved several items including stop‑loss insurance for town employees, sole‑source authorizations and amendments to spot water lease agreements and equipment agreements. The consent calendar motion passed 6–0.

Council also approved the Public Safety Commission’s recommendations from the Philip S. Miller resource grant review to award $45,000 among five applicants: American Legion Post 1187 ($5,000); New Hope Presbyterian deacons ($7,500); Faith Lutheran Church food pantry ($5,000); Help and Hope Center ($20,000); and St. Vincent de Paul Society of Castle Rock ($7,500). Clark Hemmway, chair of the Public Safety Commission, told council the commission reviewed about $97,000 in requests and focused awards on “energy, food and shelter” to align with the fund’s purpose. Hemmway said the commission had a difficult task of narrowing requests to the available $45,000.

Mayor Gray and councilmembers offered brief recognitions during the meeting, including remarks thanking the fire department for its service and noting local seasonal events. The meeting adjourned to an executive session at the end of the public meeting.

The council record shows roll‑call votes of 6–0 for the reappointment, appointment, consent calendar and grant awards.