County Management
By Roger Baker
With the fires in Colorado, and even more after the tragedy in Arizona, the attention of Gilpin County residents has understandably been focused on the possibility of wildland fire. (more…)
Category: Government
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Commissioners set wheels in motion to acquire more water for County purposes
Fire mitigation grant opportunity
By Lynn Volkens
Gilpin County Commissioners Buddy Schmalz, Connie McLain and Gail Watson met the morning of July 9, 2013. They discussed the County’s emergency operations plan, leasing water from Denver, applying for fire mitigation grant funding and other more routine business. (more…)
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Loss of funding delays water line replacement
Central City Council Meeting
By David Josselyn
Call to Order
The Central City Council Meeting was called to order by Mayor Ron Engels at 7:05pm on Tuesday, July 2nd. All council members were present along with City Manager Alan Lanning, City Attorney Marcus McAskin, and other staff. (more…)
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Black Hawk’s 4th of July Boom Town fireworks show better than ever
If you didn’t feel the “Boom!” you weren’t in the Town
By Lynn Volkens
The Casey breathed fire for more than half an hour on the 4th of July as 12,000 explosive shells rocketed Black Hawk’s 22nd annual Boom Town fireworks show into the night sky. The launch site, positioned on the Casey promontory, spewed fiery fountains and (more…)
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Recycling discarded electronic devices
County Management
By Roger Baker
July 1 is often chosen by Colorado legislators as the day for various new laws to go into effect, and there are several this year that will affect Gilpin County residents.
Measures that will allow the County to implement a response to one of the most visible (more…)
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Black Hawk is in low-risk area for fire – 4th of July fireworks show still on
2012 Audit shows City in strong financial shape
By Lynn Volkens
Black Hawk’s City Council met the afternoon of June 26, 2013. Mayor David Spellman and Aldermen Linda Armbright, Paul Bennett, Diane Cales, Jim Johnson, Greg Moates and Benito Torres were present. The Council approved several financial projects, listened (more…)
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Thanks to County Attorney Petrock for many years of guidance
County Management
By Roger Baker
The agenda for the Gilpin County Commissioners’ meeting this week was deliberately light, as we generally try to keep it when one of the Commissioners is expected to be absent. But those of us who remained had one very pleasant duty we could carry out. (more…)
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Commissioners approve modified fire restrictions for Gilpin County
Telecommunications feasibility study, Public Works truck loan
By Lynn Volkens
Gilpin County Commissioners Buddy Schmalz and Connie McLain met the morning of June 25, 2013. Commissioner Gail Watson and County Manager Roger Baker were absent. Commissioners approved the lease-purchase of a Public Works truck, set electronic waste (more…)
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Cycle race and foot race next two weekends in Gilpin
County Management
By Roger Baker
One of the changes to the Gilpin County zoning regulations that was approved at the last Commissioners’ meeting was to create a separate class of short-term temporary use permits that can be issued administratively, without having to come before the Commissioners. (more…)
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Gilpin County goes to Stage 1 fire restrictions
Timberline reports one wild land fire, quickly contained
By Lynn Volkens
Gilpin County Sheriff Bruce Hartman issued directions to put the entire county on Stage 1 fire restrictions as of 1 p.m. June 12, 2013. This is not a complete fire “ban,” but does prohibit some activities and sets specific requirements for others. Sheriff Hartman and (more…)
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Black Hawk streamlines municipal court procedures and police services
Dory Hill water plant, casino celebrations, Bobtail liquor store
By Lynn Volkens
Black Hawk Mayor David Spellman and City Council members Linda Armbright, Paul Bennett, Diane Cales, Jim Johnson, Greg Moates and Benito Torres met the afternoon of June 12, 2013 for their regularly scheduled City Council meeting. They amended the 2013 (more…)
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Gilpin County employee health insurance package
County Management
By Roger Baker
One of the main topics at Tuesday’s meeting of the Gilpin County Commissioners – and certainly the most expensive – was the preliminary approval of the County’s health insurance package. (more…)
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Commissioners approve liquor licenses for existing and new mid-Gilpin liquor stores
Results of vehicle sealed-bid auction
By Lynn Volkens
Gilpin County Commissioners Buddy Schmalz, Connie McLain and Gail Watson had a full morning of public hearings at their June 11, 2013 meeting, as they considered applications for new and renewed liquor licensing and zoning changes. (more…)
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Tears and cheers at Central City Council meeting
Motions on expenditures and an emotional proclamation on the table
By David Josselyn
Call to Order
The Central City Council Meeting was called to order by Mayor Ron Engels at 7:11pm on Tuesday, June 4th. All Council members were present along with City Manager Alan Lanning, City Attorney Marcus McAskin, and other staff. (more…)
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Possession and personal use of marijuana and accessories in Central City
Ignorance is no defense – it’s your responsibility to know the law
By John Hough
In the November 2012 election Colorado voters approved an amendment to the State Constitution that makes the personal possession, use and limited home-growing of small amounts of marijuana for individuals 21 years of age or older legal under Colorado law. In (more…)
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Kudos to the PWD at Central City Council meeting
Many thanks directed toward Kisselmen and crew
By David Josselyn
Call to Order
The Central City Council Meeting was called to order by Mayor Ron Engels at 7:14pm on Tuesday, May 21st. All council members were present along with City Manager Alan Lanning, City Attorney Marcus McAskin, and other staff. (more…)