Public Health Building Furnishings, Sheriff’s Personnel Grant Awarded
By Randy Beaudette
On July 28, 2020 Gilpin Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) held a special online meeting that featured topics such as Sheriff’s Office Grant Update, General Public Use of the Community Center Campus Outdoor Arena, and the consideration of furniture specifications and interior finishes for the new Human Services/ Public Health Building. (more…)
Council to coordinate November election with Gilpin County
By Randy Beaudette
A November election agreement with the County, a Business Improvement District (BID) exclusion, and a Resolution accepting the 2019 Audit were the topics of discussion during the Regular online meeting of the Black Hawk City Council. (more…)
Consequences shut down Rec Center and 25% employee layoffs
By Jaclyn Schrock
Gilpin County $25 million budget generally receives the largest funding of the year from tax revenue accumulated during the months everyone was in lock-down. Consequently, the loss of tax revenue forced the County Commissions to make nearly a 25% reduction in (more…)
State and Gilpin requires wearing of masks indoors, but not outdoors
By Randy Beaudette
Board-chair Gail Watson called to order, the Gilpin County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) Special online meeting on July 21, 2020 promptly at 9:00 am. Joining her were Commissioners Ron Engels and Linda Isenhart to discuss items such as a FEMA Public Assistance announcement, clarification of the stage two fire ban, and a discussion that explores the possibilities of (more…)
Central City Council approves land swap and future commercial development into BID
By David Josselyn
Online Meeting Disclaimer
Central City is currently conducting their meetings via Zoom, although council and staff were present in the Council Chamber. Not all members in the chamber use microphones to (more…)
Governor Polis makes final hours earlier statewide
The last call for alcohol just got a bit earlier in Colorado, as announced by Governor Polis on Tuesday, July 21. In an afternoon press conference, Polis stated that bars and restaurants will no longer be able to serve alcohol after 10 pm for the next 30 days. (more…)
Commissioners discuss fire ban and Hot Rod Hill Climb
By Randy Beaudette
On July 14, 2020 Gilpin Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) held a regular online meeting that discussed topics such as a mask mandate, Stage 2 Fire Ban, a discussion concerning the likely cancellation of the Hot Rod Hill Climb, and many other interesting (more…)
Striving to be free from Coronavirus with in-person learning
By Esmee Halsted
The school year is right around the corner. Unlike most years, COVID-19 will affect school learning. There are many different plans circulating around Colorado such as staggered schedules or online learning. In our community, Gilpin County School is planning to resume in-person learning on August 10th with plenty of safety measures. (more…)
Commissioners discuss ability to transfer property development rights
By Randy Beaudette
On July 7, 2020 Gilpin Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) held a special online meeting that featured topics such as an emotional plea from Sheriff Kevin Armstrong to reconsider cuts from the Sheriff’s budget and a lengthy discussion on zoning issues. (more…)
Council finds that casinos are doing great with the state health rules
By David Josselyn
Work Session
Council met with Staff prior to the regular meeting for a Work Session to have a discussion with casino operators regarding limited gaming, betting limits, and new games; also, to hear a plan for economic resiliency for Main Street. (more…)
Black Hawk Council plans development of Miner’s Mesa
By Randy Beaudette
Highlights of the Black Hawk City Council Regular online meeting includes an Inter-governmental Agreement concerning the distribution of CARES funds, matters that concern the Miner’s Mesa T-Mobile cell tower, and the planning contract to construct the road over Miner’s Mesa that will connect Black Hawk to Lake Gulch/ Whiskey Resort. (more…)
Commissioners terminate 79 positions to try to balance the budget
By Randy Beaudette
An emotional reorganization and reduction in work force discussion was the highlight (or lowlight) of the June 30, 2020 meeting of the Gilpin County Board of (more…)
Casino restaurants, bars, pools, and health clubs can now open
By Randy Beaudette
On June 23, 2020 the Gilpin Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) held a special online meeting that featured topics such as an update on the Land Use Comprehensive Plan, Cares Act IGA and submission, and Public Health order amendment. (more…)
Proxima Distillers to compensate Central for increased traffic impacts
By Randy Beaudette
On June 17, an amendment to the 1999 growth area Intergovernmental Agreement (more…)
Council supports letting voters choose whether to increase betting limits and add games
By Randy Beaudette
The online Black Hawk City Council meeting covered topics such as the Special Use Review for the Golden Gilpin Mill, a stealth telecommunications tower, and a certain devise tax forgiveness for the month of May. (more…)
Council happy to see casinos open again!
By David Josselyn
Work Session
Council met for an Executive Session at 1:05 pm just prior to their regular meeting to develop strategy for negotiations and to instruct negotiators regarding case number 2020CV3000009. (more…)