Improved Police, Fire, and Public Works emergency services with Gilpin Sheriff and Clear Creek Sheriff
By Randy Beaudette
A discussion on the Black Hawk sign code and the purchase of new Kenwood Radios and pack sets for the Black Hawk Police Department highlighted the abbreviated City Council meeting held on October 23, 2019. (more…)
Commissioners listen to residents’ complaints of increased air traffic
By Randy Beaudette
At the most recent Gilpin County Commissioner’s (BoCC) meeting on October 22, 2019, passionate comments concerning air traffic over mid-Gilpin, Public Health Improvement Plan, and a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Colorado State University Extension Office were just an example of the highlights discussed. (more…)
Election Judges Selected to oversee November 6th voting
By Randy Beaudette
The most recent Black Hawk City Council regular meeting highlighted a fee schedule amendment, a re-classification of the City’s Planner and Development position, and water fees. (more…)
Forest Service proposes prescribed burns and intentionally set fires
By Randy Beaudette
Funds for the Thorn Lake School restoration, a new position request for a Special Events Coordinator, and a (more…)
Fire Chief Gary Allen Honored
By David Josselyn
Work Session
Central City Council met with Staff for a Work Session at 5:35 p.m. on Tuesday, October 15, 2019. Topics of discussion were the 2020 Preliminary Budget, bear awareness, and a joint meeting with CCBID Board of Directors. (more…)
With the Gregory Street Plaza Project and Maryland Mountain Park Trail Project
By Randy Beaudette
Black Hawk City Aldermen tackled an unusually long and complex agenda Wednesday in which decisions were made on historical and transformational issues. Newly hired Firefighter David Young rang the bell promptly at 3:00 p.m. to announce the Black Hawk City Council regular meeting August 28, 2019 edition. (more…)
City Council Approves Scholarship
By David Josselyn
Work Session
Council met with Staff for a Work Session immediately prior to the regular meeting on Tuesday, October 1, 2019. City Staff presented a funding option for the project which would enable the City to “sell” up to $900,000 in tax credits to business and keep 85% of the sales for the project. Council was encouraged by the (more…)
From Great Outdoors Colorado for trails and recreation master plan
PRESS RELEASE – This week the Great Outdoors Colorado (GOCO) Board awarded a $47,800 planning grant to Central City for the development of a trails and recreation master plan. This project was one of eight (more…)
CSU Extension Director Dr. Irene Shonle Service Recognition
By Randy Beaudette
Recognition of CSU Extension Director Dr. Irene Shonle, the lifting of the stage one fire ban, and staffing shortages at the Sheriff’s Department were just a few of the highlights at the Gilpin Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) meeting on Tuesday September 24, 2019. (more…)
Demolition of non-historical structures delayed
By Randy Beaudette
The most recent Black Hawk City Council regular meeting focused on the demolition of non-historic buildings in the historical district, and a revision to the municipal code to license and allow marijuana hospitality establishments. (more…)
Central City Council works on signage solutions and GPS providers
By David Josselyn
Work Session
Council met with Staff for a Work Session immediately prior to the regular meeting on Tuesday, September 17, 2019. Code Enforcement Officer Lindsey Flewelling reviewed a plan to encourage property owners of vacant properties (more…)
We’ll miss Irene Shonle and Heather Pearce
By Jaclyn Schrock
The Extension Office in Gilpin County opened in 2001. County Commissioner Craig Nicholson envisioned the benefits of Gilpin County having its own Extension office, as most US counties either have their own office or share with neighboring counties. It took much preparation, encouragement and cooperation with county agencies to bring the office into being. With funding from the State of Colorado and Gilpin County, our CSU Extension Office has given us 17 years of environmental education for decision making leaders and homeowners. (more…)
Gilpin Commissioners review, deny/grant property division requests
By Randy Beaudette
Two hotly contested Variance requests and the Stage One Fire Restrictions dominated the conversation at the Gilpin County Commissioners (BOCC) regular meeting held on Tuesday September 3, 2019 at the Gilpin County Courthouse. Madam Chair Linda Isenhart opened up the meeting promptly at 9:06 a.m. with Commissioners Ron Engels and Gail Watson. (more…)
Council Appoints Ellis to Main Street Commission
By David Josselyn
Work Session
Council met with Staff for a Work Session immediately prior to the regular meeting on Tuesday, September 3, 2019. The topics covered were a report from the Walker Study Downtown Parking County, a proposed Central City Railroad and Mining Museum; and discussion regarding a statewide Family Leave Program. (more…)
To allow online building permits, and for internal document management
By Randy Beaudette
Two software contract approvals, an Xcel Wildfire Mitigation presentation, and the 2018 Financial Audit were the highlights of the Gilpin County Commissioners (BOCC) meeting held at 9 a.m. on Tuesday August 20, 2019, at the Gilpin County Courthouse. (more…)
Council approves demolition of two non-historic structures
By Randy Beaudette
Newly hired Black Hawk Communications Officer Kylie Vigil and New Police Officer Kevin Sagar rang the bell promptly at 3:00 p.m. to announce the Black Hawk City Council regular meeting August 14, 2019 edition. Mayor Spellman called the Black Hawk City Council to order followed by Roll Call, then led in the Pledge of Allegiance. (more…)