The Colorado Historical Society recklessly gambles with our town's economic future: The CHS said: "We can replace the steam locomotives - no problem." Wrong! - to date (2/18/05), not a single operating locomotive that can run on the Loop between the CHS and the new operator exists The CHS said: "We are in the RFP process and can not renegotiate with the current operators." Wrong! -that's not what the law says The CHS said: "The current operators don't want to stay." Wrong! -they are being kicked out The CHS said: "The contract has been signed-it's a done deal. The contract is now a public document.", September 15, 2004 Wrong!-It would be over two weeks before the contract was signed and available to the public. (Sept. 30) The CHS said: "CDOT will take the right of way over my dead body." Considering their track record, can you believe that? Click here to see why we think the CHS may be telling yet another untruth Click here for more information and insight on the Loop fiasco

Despite copyright infringements, the town directly copies statements from this site for the July 6th agenda (p. 27). On the other hand, We're happy to finally get them on the record regarding Mary Sims. Although we know it will likely be a one-sided, unquestioned explanation. Unfortunately, we couldn't be there to argue the other side, so we have tried to gleam (from the  agenda, p.27) what our response to these explanations would be. (turns out that they didn't discuss it at all - not a single comment from any board member was made, but instead the interim town administrator's letter was read, see p.27 of this week's agenda) The many ways in which Mary Sims (and the BOS - by letting her) may have violated our public trust

Despite copyright infringements, the town directly copies statements from this site for the July 6th agenda (p. 27). On the other hand, We're happy to finally get them on the record regarding Mary Sims. Although we know it will likely be a one-sided, unquestioned explanation. Unfortunately, we couldn't be there to argue the other side, so we have tried to gleam (from the  agenda, p.27) what our response to these explanations would be. (turns out that they didn't discuss it at all - not a single comment from any board member was made, but instead the interim town attorney's letter was read, see p.27 of this week's agenda) The many ways in which Mary Sims (and the BOS - by letting her) may have violated our public trust

Conflict of Interests DO pay off!!!!!! (read this and see if it reminds you of anything)

Read about CHS's attempt at getting Engine #9 to the repair shop

BOS meeting May 25 7pm Town Hall

Here are some questions that CHS and the Loop Committee should address

Rose Street meeting May 20th Town Hall, 7pm This is a town issue and all residents who are concerned about Rose Street should attend!

Special BOS Meetings on Monday and Tuesday (May 3rd and 4th) the meeting on the 4th is a Loop meeting with Silver Plume Trustees

"Missing" Rose Street Construction Docs Found!!!! (can Rose Street now be paved and restored at no expense to the town?) UPDATED WITH OVER 150 DOCS! (including letters from ex-Selectman Kathy Hoeft inquiring about when Straight Creek was going to finish the work)

April 26, 2004 BOS agenda (and results)

April 13 BOS Regular Meeting Agenda

Responses to Brooke's resignation letter (didn't get it to the Courant  in time!)

"Our treasurer was asked to put things in different spots that it shouldn't have been put as far as withdrawals and so forth." Coralue Anderson, Selectman Ward 1, during the discussion of town administrator's job description at BOS meeting Feb. 10, 2004, referring to our current town treasurer and past town administrator, Paul McKenna. An attempt has been made by town hall to explain what this statement meant (and we really appreciate it!) We have been told that it was Coralue's belief that Mr. McKenna instructed the Treasurer to book certain non capital items against the Capital Improvement Fund. Ordinance No. 1, Series 2004 was on the Town Board agenda for public hearing and Second Reading April 13, 2004. Ordinance 1-2004 codifies the original 1984 ordinance establishing the Capital Improvement Fund outlining what items Capital Improvement Fund monies can be spent on.  So, it would appear as though town hall is taking steps to clarify this issue and to make certain it doesn't happen again.   EXCEPT THAT FOR YEARS THE TOWN'S AUDIT SAYS "THE SALES TAX REVENUE FUND WAS ESTABLISHED BY RESOLUTION IN 1984 TO ACCOUNT FOR THE RECEIPT OF 33% OF SALES TAXES. THESE REVENUES ARE PLEDGED TO THE PAYMENT OF PRINCIPAL AND INTEREST ON THE 1985 SALES TAX REVENUE REFUNDING AND IMPROVEMENT BONDS. UPON ACCUMULATION OF A SPECIFIED RESERVE, EXCESS TAX REVENUES MAY THEN BE USED FOR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT."

Selectman Brooke Buckley's company, Straight Creek Construction, pleads guilty to Georgetown charges, gets deferred judgment

An Election for all 3 Wards? Ward 2 Selectman, Rick Payne, resigns effective May 1, 2004 (we're going to miss you Rick!) Ward 1 Selectman, Dick Dorn, resigns (cites recent death of mother, health problems and increased workload) (Selectmen have to be elected, will we now have an election for a position in all three wards?)

Article by Jerry Fabyanic "Why I Signed the Recall Petition"

Brooke Buckley resigns! Thank you to the many, many people (over 70!) who helped us with the recall efforts. Harassment by town employee(s) for signing petition?

APRIL 6, 2004   •   7:00 P.M.  •   TOWN HALL SPECIAL WORK SESSION MEETING HDR, Inc. will present proposed water/sewer rate changes to support proposed improvements to and operation of the water and wastewater plants, as well as continued funding of the reserve account. Public comment will be taken.

The Recall Petitions Have Been Turned In!!!!! (again)