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Votes at a glance: Ridgway council approves consent items, biosolid contract, license agreement and support letters
Summary
At the Aug. 13 meeting the Ridgway Town Council unanimously approved the consent agenda, authorized a biosolid removal contract (TerraGenesis) up to the budgeted $150,000 with a procurement waiver, approved a license agreement with Wolf Land Company for Beaver Creek diversion access, and ratified support letters and Stage 2 fire restrictions.
The Ridgway Town Council took a series of formal actions at its Aug. 13 meeting, all recorded as unanimous votes unless otherwise noted.
Consent agenda: The council approved minutes (July 9 regular meeting; July 24 special meeting), minutes of the Workforce and Affordability Housing Committee (July 9), the August register of demands, and renewal of liquor licenses for The Million Roadhouse (tavern) and Eatery 66 (restaurant). The consent agenda was moved by Councilmember Kroger, seconded by Councilor Grambley and carried unanimously.
Biosolid removal contract: The council authorized the town to enter a contract with TerraGenesis, LLC for dredging and dewatering targeted biosolids at the wastewater treatment plant at a unit price of $0.17 per gallon, including mobilization, sampling and laboratory analyses. The fiscal year budget contains $150,000 for the project; the council moved to waive formal bid procedures and authorized staff to execute the contract not to exceed the budgeted amount. Motion by Councilor Montague, seconded by Councilmember Schuyler; carried unanimously.
License agreement (Wolf Land Company): The council approved a license agreement granting temporary access across Wolf Land Company property and Ranch Road to facilitate construction and maintenance at the Beaver Creek diversion structure. Motion by Councilor Montague, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Lakin; carried unanimously.
Ratified support letters: The council ratified a letter to U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet supporting federal legislation to convey Full Moon Dam and Crystal Reservoir to the City of Ouray (moved by Mayor Pro Tem Lakin, seconded by Councilmember Kroger) and ratified a letter supporting Region 10's reapplication for the state enterprise zone designation to the Colorado Economic Development Commission (moved by Councilmember Scoville, seconded by Councilor Kroger); both motions carried unanimously.
Stage 2 fire restrictions: Following the county declaration, the council ratified Stage 2 fire restrictions for the town (moved by Mayor Pro Tem Lakin, seconded by Councilmember Kroger); motion carried unanimously.
Budget schedule: The council set the budget retreat for Oct. 4 and received the town manager's monthly report. The meeting adjourned at 8:20 p.m.
Actions recorded in this summary reflect motions and outcomes taken on Aug. 13; staff will return items for further detail or implementation as noted in meeting minutes.
