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The amount of $1,485.27 having been received as the County's share of the Mineral Leasing
Act from the State the County Commissioners authorizwd the County Treasurer to apportion
said amount as follows: $1,113.95 County Road & Bridge Fund
371.32 to Schools.
The County Commissioners received Notice of Petition on Hearing for the Carbondale and Rural
Fire Protection District to be held Monday January 10, 1955 at the District Court Room in
Glenwood Springs, Colo.,at 10 :00 A.M.
The following resolution was passed and ordered mailed to our Representative and Senator
concerning the raising of Fishing & Hunting License fees:
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS it has come to the attention of the Board of County Commissioners of PitkinCounty,
Colorado, that legislation has been proposed to incfease certain hunting and fishing license
fees for residents of the State of Colorado, and to change the method of licensing to incre-
ase the cost of such hunting and fishing.
AND WHEREAS Pitkin County provides a great deal of game cover and many miles of fishing
waters, a substantial part of which is located upon lands belonging to residents of Pitkin
County, and in the opinion of this Board, such an increase of charges would be unfair and
discriminatory,
NOW THEREFORE, be it resolved by the Board of County Commissioners of Pitkin County, Colo-
rado, that this Board does hereby oppose the passage of any legislation that would result in
increasing the eost of hunting and fishing to residents, or in changing the method of licens-
ing in such manner as to increase such cost.
DATED at Aspen, Colorado this 3rd day of January, A.D. 1955.
ATTEST: (a True Copy) THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Wm C. Stapleton PITKIN COUNTY, COLORADO
County Clerk By Orest A. Gerbaz
Chairman.
The Bid of Harry Poschman for the J. A. Garfield Mining Claim U. S. Mineral Survey #5385
was tabled until the Commissioners could have time to investigate the advisability of selling
the property or holding it for the best interests of the County.
The Bonds of County Officers were approved as follows:
The Bond of Lorain R. Herwick as County Sheriff and Western Surety as Surety in the amount of
$5,000.00
The Bond of Wm C. Stapleton as County C lerk & Recorder and Western Surety as Surety in the
amount of $5,000.00 (Filed with County Treasurer)
The Bond of Warren J. Conner as County Assessor to County>bf Pitkin and National Surety Corp.
as Surety in the amount of $6,000.00
The Bond of Warren J.0 onner as County Assessor to State of Colorado and National Surety
Corp. in the amount of $1,000.00 (Filed with Auditor of State)
The Bond of Lettie Lee Brand as County Superintendent of Schools and United States Fidelity
and Guaranty Co. as surety in the amount of $2,000.00
The Bond of Bernard P. Popish as County Coroner and Western Surety as Surety in the amount of
The The Bond of Frank Loushin as Deputy County Coroner and Western Surety as Surety in the amount
of $1,000.00
The Bond of G. E. Buchanan as County Surveyor and Western Surety Co. as Surety in the amount
of $1,000.00
The Bond of Clarence 0. Quam as County Cmmmissioner Third Commissioners District and Western
Surety as Surety in the amount of $5,000.00 was approved by the Judge of the District Court
Clifford H. Darrow
The Bond of Ruby M. Bandy as Justice of Peace 1st Justice Precinct and Western Surety as
Surety in the amount of $1,000.00
The Bond of J. B. Bray as Justice of Peace 1st Justice Precinct and Western Surety as
Surety in the amount of $1,000.00
The above Bonds were Recorded and filed according to law.
No further business appearing the Board adjourned to meet January 11, 1955 to consider any
old business and to re- organize for the year 1955.
Attest: � / t % Chairman.
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January 11, 1955
The Board of County Commissioners met at 10:00 A.m. January 11, 1955 with the following
members present: Orest A. Gerbag, Chairman; Commissioners C. 0. Quam and T. J. Sardy; Wm
C. Stapleton, Clerk.
Bills were audited, approved and ordered paid from the various County funds and ordered
included in the amounts of the December 31, 1955 meeting.
No further business appearing tt was regularly moved by Commissioner Quam, seconded by
Sardy that the Board adjourn Sine Die:
It was regularly moved by Sardy seconded by Quam that Orest A. Gerbaz be elected to act
as temporary Chairman, Carried.
Nominations were opened for permanent chairman. Sardy nominated C. 0. Quam as permanent
chairman and moved the nominations close. C. 0. Quam was elected permanent chairman and he
took the chair.
Gerbaz nominated T. J. Sardy as vice - chairman and he was elected.
Robert Delaney was appointed by the Board to serve as County Attorney for the year - 1955 -or
•luring the Pleasure of the Board.
The following Road overseers were appointed: John Snyder, Aspen District; Claude Crowley,
rying Pan District; Roy Whitbeck, Crystal River District.
The continuation Bonds of the above overseers was approved and ordered filed.
Roy Bandy was appointed to serve as Inventory Officer at a salary of $1.25 per hr. during
he pleasure of the Board.
J. S. Baxter was appointed as County Physician for 1955 or during the pleasure of the
i ':oard.
Milton Conner was re- appointed Service Officer and Probation Officer for 1951 j
It was regularly moved by Sardy, seconded by Gerbaz that the Deputies be approved as
ppointed by the officers and the salaries be increased to $215.00 per month.
Deputies appointed as follows: Valeska Broughton, Deputy County Clerk; Dorothy Mikkelsen,
eputy County Assessor; Helen Zelnick, Deputy County Treasurer.
It was regularly moved, seconded and carried that the salaries of the Welfare Board be
ncreased as follows: Director to $320.00 per month; Stenographer to $215.00 per month.
Ralph L. McKee was appointed County iMmlitor and Budget Assistant during the pleasure of
he Board and the salary will be set out in the minutes of a later meeting.
Pitkin County Bank was named the County Depository during the pleasure of the Board.
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The various officers Elected and appointed were called in and were duly sworn in and took
the Oath of office,
Lorain R. Herwick was appointed Janitor & Custodian and a resolution will be set out concern-
ing his appointment. .will be set out at a later date.
The following Resolution was unanimously passed and adopted:
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS it has came to the attention of the Board of County Commissioners of Pitkin County,
Colorado, that certain changes have been proposed, in the manner of arriving at the final
depreciated value of Improvements, in Pitkin County,
AND WHEREAS the Board of County Commissioners have full knowledge, and do unanimously appro °e
of the present formula now used by the Pitkin County Assessor in computing normal age deprec-
iation, using a minimum of 20 %,
AND WHEREAS there are many Improvements in Pitkin County, that have reached the age of 70
'ears, whibh have not been modernized, but are still habitable, whose assessed value would
be affected by the proposed change from 20% minimum to 40% minimum,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED; The Board of County Commissioners of Pitkin County, Colorado,
does hereby oppose and object to any change in the present 20% normal minimum depreciation,
and it respectfully requests that the Pitkin County Assessor use every means at his disposal
to continue using a 20% base.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That a copy of this resolution should be handed to the Pitkin County
Assessor and a copy be spread upon the minutes of this meeting,
Upon motion the above resolution was unanimously adopted.
DATED at Aspen, Colorado this llth day of January, A.D. 1955
THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
PITKIN COUNTY, COLORADO
By C. 0. Quam
Chairman.
No further business appearing the Board adjourned to meet January 18, 1955 at 10:00 A.M.
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Jerk.
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January 18, 1955
The Board of County Commissioners of the County of Pitkin, State of Colorado met at 10 :00
A. M. with the following members present: C. 0. Quam, Chairman; Commissioner'T. J. Sardy,
Commissioner Crest A. Gerbaz absent he being excused.
The minutes of the meeting held December 31, 1954 were read and approved.
Bills were audited, approved and ordered paid from the various Welfare Funds as follows:
OLD AGE PENSION FUND $7,375.81
PUBLIC WELFARE FUND 1,195.68
Bills covering the above gross amounts having been previously approved by the Welfare Board
were ordered p&ld as per lista and vouchers rendered. 401,
Bond number 431581 issued by the Western Surety Co. as Surety and covering Patricia Madd-
alone as deputy County Treasurer was released as of July 31, 1953.
An Order was received from Clifford H. Darrow, District Judge regarding the appointment
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of John M. Shultz as Court Reporter and fixing his salary commencing Jan. 1, 1955 at $5,100.01
per annum. Pitkin County share was fixed at 15% or $425.00, per annum.
An Order was received from Clifford H. Darrow, District Judge regarding the appointment of
Louise M. Berg as Clerk of the District Court for Pitkin County, Colorado and fixing her
salary at $1,500.00 per annum.
An Order was reeeived from Clifford H. Darrow, District Judge regarding the appointment of
Probation Officer for Pitkin County. Milton G.Conner was appointed and his salary was fixed
at $25.00 for each probationer supervised under his appointment.
No furt bus'nes pearing the Board adjourned to meet February 7, 1955 at 10 :00 A.M.
I Attest. • a. S aL (9 02 LC20c --1, r/
• Chairman.
February 7, 1955
The Board of County Commissioners of the County of Pitkin, State of Colorado met
at 10:00 A.M. February 7, 1955with the following members present: C. 0. Quam, Chairman;
Commissioners T. J. Sardy and Crest A. Gerbaz; Robert Delaney, County Attorney, Wm C. Staplet•n,
Clerk. -
The Reports of the Clerk of the County Court, Clerk of the District Court, County Clerk &
;Recorder, Sheriff and Service Officer were examined, approved and signed.
1 ! The minutes of the meetings held January 3, January 11 and January 18, 1955 were read and
approved,
1 Bills were audited, approved and ordered paid from the various County funds as follows:
ORDINARY FUND $ 4,772.22
ROAD & BRIDGE FUND 5,744.94
HOSPITAL FUND 3,564.30
MOTOR VEHICLE FUND 4,539.53
Bills covering the above gross amounts were ordered paid as per lists and vouchers on file.
The application of Laurence M. Elisha dba as Larkspur Chalet for new liquor license having
been advertised according to law and set for hearing on this date was approved. There were ;no
protests against the issuance of this license,
The Report of the Pitkin County Public Hospital Board for the year 1954 was received and
ordered placed on file. g
The extention of the following Bonds was approved:
Bond # 453735 of John Hall as Business Manager for Pitkin County Public Hospital.
Bond # 451543 of Elinore Jane Birkholz Superintendent of Pitkin County Public Hospital.
The following notice of sealed bids was ordered published:
NOTICE OF SEALED BIDS
Notice is hereby given that sealed proposals will be received at the Office of the County
Clerk and Recorder, Court House, Aspen, Colorado, on or before the 7th day of March, 1955,
at the hour of 10 :00 A.M., and to be opened at the last mentioned date, and heard at public
meeting of the 3oard of County Commissioners of Pitkin County, to be held at said time in the
Commissioners Room for gasoline and diesel fuel to be used in Pitkin County Vehicles for the
remainder of the year 1955. Bids should be submitted separately for gasoline and for diesel
Nei, to be delivered at Aspen and Carbondale, Colorado. The County Commissioners reserve the
right to reject or accept any or all proposals submitted.
THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
OF PITKIN COUNTY, COLORADO
By C. 0. quart, Chairman.
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No further business appearing the Board adjourned to meet February 18, 1955 at 10 :00 A.M.
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Feb. 18, 1955
The Board of County Commissioners of the County of Pitkin, State of Colorado met at 10:00
, �,J A. M. Feb. 18, 1955 with the following members present: C. 0. Quam, Chairman; Commissioners
T. J. Sardy and Crest A. Gerbaz; Wm C. Stapleton, Clerk.
Minutes of the meeting held February 7, 1955 were read and approved.
The following Resolution concerning the Janitor & Custodian was approved:
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, it is necessary to have a custodian and janitor for the Pitkin County Courthouse
in the City of Aspen, Colorado and whereas Lorain R. Herwick, the Sheriff of said County,
resides in the said Courthouse as keeper of the County Jail therein;
AND WHEREAS, the compensation and salary of the said Sheriff is derived from fees and the
said fees are not sufficient and do not amount to $3,000,00 per year as authorized by law
for the sheriff's salary;
AND WHEREAS, it is to the advantage of the people of Pitkin County to have the sheriff
available at all times in the courthouse and to have the custodian and janitor duties per-
formed by one residing in the said courthouse; and the said sheriff being willing and able
to perform the duties of custodian and janitor together with his duties of County Sheriff
for the total or gross salary of $3,000.00.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of the County of Pitkin,
State of Colorado that Lorain R. Herwick, Sheriff of said County and State be and is hereby
employed as the custodian and Janitor of the said Pitkin County Courthouse from the llth day
of January, 1955 until expiration of his term of office, or removal therefrom for any reason,
j at a maximum salary of $225.00 per month, subject however to the provision that such salary
I together with the salary of the Sheriff from the fees of the office of sheriff and as County
Firewarden shall not exceed the sum total of $3,000.00 for one year then the said sheriff
shall not draw or receive more than the statutory salary of $3,000.00 per year and if a
greater sum shall have been drawn or received by the said sheriff he shall forthwith refund
and return the difference or excess to the Pitkin County Treasurer of Pitkin County, Coloradc.
Provided that nothing contained in this Resolution shall prevent the said sheriff from 1
drawing and receiving statutory expense allowences in addition to said salary of $3,000.00 1
per year.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that written acceptance of the said Lorain R. Herwick, Sheriff of
Pitkin County, of the proposition herein contained shall constitute his agreement to the
terms and conditions thereof.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the contract of employment herein contained may be cancelled
and terminated by either party hereto upon 30 days written notice to the other party.
IT IS HERBY ORDERED that this resolution be entered in the recorded proceedings of this
. [ Board and that a copy hereof, duly certified by the clerk thereof, be delivered to Lorain R.
Herwick, Sheriff of Pitkin County,Colorado immediately.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF said Board of Pitkin County Commissioners have hereunto set their hands k
and seals by and thru their Chairman, heretofore authorized, on this 7th day of February,
A.D. 1955.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
ATTEST: Wm C . Stapleton PITKIN COUNTY, COLORADO
County Clerk & Ex- Officio Clerk By C. 0. Quam
to the Board of County Commissioners, Chairman.
PitkinCounty, Colorado
Accepted as above set forth: Lorain R. Herwick
Sheriff Pitkin County, Colorado
The following letter was directed to all Western Slope County Commissioners concerning
Water Diversion: Feb. L, 1955
To County Commissioners of West Slope Counties
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Gentlemen:
Enclosed with this letter you will find circulars entitled "Rape of the Roaring Fork
1955 Version ", also copies of a letter to the Grand Junction Sentinel.
We trust that you will read these carefully because we consider the contents vital to al
residents of the West Slope as it will decide the future welfare of all of us.
You will have noted that the Colorado River Water Conservation District on January 26, 19'
passed a resolution in which they recommended that the Frying Pan Diversion Project should
not be approved until after the Upper Colorado Storage Project has been constructed. We
Consider this most beneficial to all our interests, however, more must be done.
We should like to see your county send a delegate to the hearings in Washington to oppose
this project, or failing this send us funds to pay the cost of a delegate to represent your
community and to present an adverse brief prepared by your attorneys.
Please bear in mind that any water diverted from our county must be replaced by 'a like amo nt
from yours to satisfy the lower basin states and Mexico.
We would much appreciate a letter from you to give us your decisions concerning this matte .
With kind regards,
Yours sincerely, I
! PITKIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Clarence Quam, Chairman
The Jury list for the April term of the District Court for Pitkin County was selected.
Bills were audited, approved and ordered paid from the various Welfare Funds as follows:
OLD AGE PENSION FUND $ 5,894.31
PUBLIC WELFARE FUND 833.95
Bills covering the above gross amounts having been previously approved by the Welfare
Board were ordered paid as per lists and vouchers rendered.
I A letter was received from the Aspen Regional Planning Commission concerning Sub- divisions
presented for approval:
PITKIN COUNTY, COLORADO
February 17, 1955
TO: Board of County Commissioners I
FROM: Aspen Regional Planning Commission
SUBJECT: Subdivisions in Pitkin County.
At a special meeting held February 11, 1955, the Aspen Regional Planning Commission (actin
in its capacity as Pitkin County Planning Commission) approved and recommended for your
approval the following three subdivisions, subject to the special conditions noted:
Riverside Subdivision, Block 1, provided all legal questions regarding the vacation of
previously platted right of ways, are approved by the County Attorney.
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Bealmear Subdivision, provided the additional 15 feet of right of way shown on the properti
located along the south side of the proposed plat can be dedicated to the County prior to
final acceptance of the proposed subdivision.
Castle Creek Subdivision - (as drawn)
In the case of these three subdivisions, the plats were drawn prior to the establishment •:: :
minimum subdivision design standards by the County. Since the drawings were completed in ink Ar
on tracing cloth at a considerable cost to the owners, and since commitments have been made
according to the proposed lay -outs, to delay recording at this time would cause unnecessary 1
hardship on the property owners.
We would like , however, with your approval, to let notice be given at this time, that
certain standards approved in these three plats are not acceptable for future subdivisions, d
since future subdivisions will be the framework for Aspen expansion, and will determine such T .•
matters as design and maintenance costs for roads and utilities, fire protection costs, I
school access possibilities, land values, and possible development of surrounding land, we i
suggest the following:
1. That for all future subdivisions, a preliminary plat drawn in pencil be presented, at
t'least one week before a regular meeting of our Commission.
2. That all such preliminary plats show the relationship of the proposed subdivision to x
surrounding lands, and general topographic informantion.
3. That except in unusual circumstances, no street right of way be accepted less than 60
feet in width and that all road ways have a maximum grande of less than 10 per cent.
Upon completion of the proposed County Zoning Resolution, we will begin immediate study
of other subdivision design standards for later conside_ation by you: board.
Respectfully submitted,
Aspen Regional Planning Commission
By: T. H. Bean, Secretary
It was regularly moved by Gerbaz, seconded by Sardy and carried that the plans submitted
for the Riverside Subdivision, CaStle Creek Subdivision and Bealmear Subdivision be accepted t'
as drawn and revised. The Commissioners are to affix their approval thereto before being fit =• 4...
for record.
The following letter was received concerning the vacating of streets in the Riverside
subdivision: February 15, 1955
TO the Pitkin County Board of Commissioners
Aspen, Colorado
I, Burnham Miller, agree to the vacating of West Circuit Ave., Vick Avenue and Owl Street
in the Riverside Addition to Aspen.
Signed: Burnham Miller
I, Floyd Callahan, agree to vacating Glendale Avenue and nark Avenue south of Vick Avenue
in the Riverside ,Addition to Aspen.
Signed: Floyd Callahan
I,Fredric Benedict and Fabienne Benedict agree to vacating West Circuit Avenue, Vick Avenue,
Owl Street, Glendale Avenue, and Park Avenue south of Vick Avenue in the Riverside Addition
to Aspen. Signed: Fredric Benedict
Fabienne Benedict
1 The following letter was directed to the Aspen Skiing Corporation, Aspen Ski School by
!(the County Attorney concerning the safety zpne previously estcblished at the Chair Lift:
February 11, 1955
.Aspen Skiing Corporation
Aspen Ski School I
spen, Colorado
Gentlemen:
The Board of County Commissioners have requested that I write you relative to
' 1the future policy with reference to the safety zone created by fesolution of the Board on
the public street west of the terminal of the chair lift. It has been noted that during the
!current skiing season, this safety z one has been substantially ignored, and indiscriminate
parking has been premitted in all parts of the safety zone, except the space adjacent to the
!ticket office, which has been reserved for ambulance use. When the safety zone was formed,
Pit was understood that the Skiing Corporation would provide personnel to enforce the no park
r ing restriction during the hours the lift is running, and while that was done last year,
apparently the policy has been changed for the current skiing season. The Commissioners feel
that if the Safety Zone is unnecessary, or if the restrictions imposed by the resolution are
not to be enforced, the the Safety Zone should be abolished.
The Commissioners believe that the no parking restrictions imposed on the West side of th \.
Street should continue, and should be rigidly enforced at all times, particularly in case of
'fire.
It is therefore requested that you advise the Commissioners at their next meeting what
ipolicy you wish to follow with reference to continuing the Safety Zone, whether you consider
such a zone necessary, whether the boundaries should be changed on the same, and also provid:
any suggestions you may have with reference to the parking restrictions.
11 Another matter that has repeatedly come before the Board is the question of vacating the
dead -end streets and alleys adjacent to the property of Mr. DePagter and Mr. Awrey. After
' several discussions concerning this matter, the conclusion has been reached that it would be
�Iadvisable for property owners in that vicinity to give serious consideration to a plan to
re- subdivide that part of the Eames Addition involved in the skiing operations. It is sug-
gested that consideration be given to the future development of this area, access to the
same, and other relevent factors, and that the subject be discussed with the Planning Comm-
ission. Very truly yours,
Delaney & Balcomb
By Robert Delaney
No further business appearing the Board adjourned to meet March 7, 1955 at 10 :00 A.M.
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The Board of County Commissioners of the County of Pitkin, State of Colorado met at 10 :00
A. M. March 7, 1955, with the following members present: C. 0. Quam, Chairman; Commissioners
I _ T. J. Sardy and Orest A. Gerbaz; Robert Delaney, County Attorney; Wm C. Stapleton, Clerk.
' The minutes of the meeting held Feb. 18, 1955 were read and approved.
` k ' The Reports of the Clerk of the County Court, Clerk of the District Court, County Clerk, I%
Sheriff and Service Officer were examined,approved and signed.
Bills were audited, approved an ordered paid from the various County Funds as follows:
Ili ORDINARY FUND $ 4,934.09 '
ROAD & BRIDGE FUND 5,145.46
1 HOSPITAL FUND 2,610.32 Ii
. (MOTOR VEHICLE FUND 2,141.60
Bills covering the above gross amounts were ordered paid as per lists and vouchers on file.
j' The bid submitted by the Roaring Fork Co -op Association being the only bid submitted for
Gas and Diesel fuel it was regularly moved by Gerbaz, seconded by Sardy that the bid be
accepted and the following Resolution was unanimously passed and adopted:
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, The County of Pitkin, State of Colorado has heretofore advertised for bids for the
furnishing of gasoline and diesel fuel for its needs for the calendar year 1955;
AND WHEREAS the Roaring Fork Valley Co -Op Assn., of Basalt, Colorado has bid and offered
to supply and furnish the said gasoline and diesel fuel as needed by the County at a price
of 16.70 per gallon for gasoline and 15.O;C per gallon for diesel fuel for the said year 1955;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of the County of Pitkin,
State of Colorado that the offer and bid of the said Roaring Fork Valley Co -Op Assn., be and 1
the same is hereby accepted and the said County of Pitkin, by its Board of County Commiss-
ioners hereby agrees to purchase such gasoline and Diesel fuel as may be needed during the
year 1955 from the said Roaring Fork Valley Co -op Assn., at the aforementioned price of 16.7
per gallon for gasoline and 15.01 per gallon for diesel fuel.
IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that this resolution be entered in the recorded proceedings of this
.. Board and that a copy thereof, duly certified by the clerk thereof, be delivered to the said
Roaring Fork Valley Co -Op Assn., forthwith.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF this Board of Pitkin County Commissioners has hereunto set its hand and
seal by and thru its Chairman, heretofore authorized, on this 7th day of March, A.D. 1955.
ATTEST: Wm C. Stapleton BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Clerk. OF PITKIN COUNTY, COLORADO
(SEAL) By C. 0. Quam
Chairman.
ACCEPTED AS ABOVE SET FORTH:
_ ROARING FORK VALLEY CO -OP ASSN.
By M. L. Larson
M. L. Larson
An Easement was entered into between the Aspen Skiing Corporation and TheBoard of County
Commissioners for the operation of a chair lift across the following mining claims owned by
} pitkin County: Silver Belle, U.S. Mineral Survey - No. 2563; Mary & Edith,U. S. Mineral
Survey No. 4270; Missouri Pacific, U.S. Mineral No. 6581 AM; Uncle Sam, U. S. Mineral
.1i) Survey No. 5250; Little Nell, U. S. Mineral Survey No. 3881. The consideration of the
above Easement was to be $60.28 cents per year running for a period of five years with
a covenant for negotiation of a further like renewal for a term of five years.
The above Easement was recorded in the Pitkin County Records in Book 180 at page 34
The policy concerning the leasing of County owned property was agreed as follows:
One half of the appraised value divided by two, divided by the number of the years leased
plus the taxes. This formula is to be used in arriving at a yearly rental basis from this
date unless changed by the Board.
No further business appearing the Board adjourned to meet March 18, 1955 at 10:00 A.M. '
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The Board of County Commissioners of the County of Pitkin, State of Colorado met at 10:00
4 A.M. March 18, 1955 with the following members present: C. 0. Quam, Chairman; Commissioners !
T. J. Sardy and Orest A. Gerbaz; Robert Delaney, County Attorney; 'gym C. Stapleton, Clerk. I
Bills were audited, approved and ordered paid from the various welfare funds as follows:
OLD AGE - PENSION FUND 135,926.61 !
PUBLIC WELFARE FUND 1,566.55
Bills covering the above gross amounts having been previously approved by the Welfare ?
Board were ordered paid as per lists and vouchers rendered.
The following Public notice was ordered posted and published: 1
PUBLIC NOTICE a
PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that a Public Hearing will be held by the Pitkin County Board
of County Commissioners in the District Court Room at the Court House, Aspen, Colorado at
10:00 A.M. (to be adjourned to a later hour as requested), Monday April 18, 1955, regarding
purposed Pitkin County Zoning Resolution, All persons in any manner interested in Sections !
.f the proposed Zoning Resolution are invited to attend such hearing and aid the Board of
ounty Commissioners in their Deliberations.
The proposed Zoning text and map will be available in the office of the County C lerk,
ourt House, Aspen, Colorado, for public inspection and review during regular office hours
ram March 19, 195 to the date of the Public Hearing.
Iii: Published in the Aspen Times THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
First Publication March 17, 1955 PITKIN COUNTY, COLORADO
Last Publication March 31, 1955 By C. 0. quern
Chairman.
The following letter was directed to Gov. Ed C. Johnson regarding resolution passed by the
iolorado River Conservation District:
March 18, 1955
'ION. GOVERNOR ED C. JOHNSON
kTATE CAPITOL
DENVER 2, COLORADO
Dear Sir:
The Board of County Commissioners of Pitkin County, Colorado and The Pitkin County
ater Protection Association have been following with great interest Statements appearing
'n the press concerning the Frying Pan Arkansas Project.
We are inclosing a copy of resolution passed by the Colorado River Conservation District
:nd the Western Slope Water Association stating as a matter of policy " that the Colorado
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River Storage Project shall be authorized prior to, and take precedence over and be constructhd
before, the Frying Pan Arkansas Diversion Project ".
We believe this is a sound statement Water Policy and is entirely consistent with your
intarpretation of the Santa Fe Compact.
We hope you will give this statement of Policy due consideration.
Respectfully submitted,
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
PITKIN COUNTY, COLORADO
By C. O. Quam W
Chairman.
The Following Notice of Sale of Lands at public auction was ordered posted and published:
NOTICE OF SALE OF LANDS AT PUBLIC AUCTION
Public notice is hereby given that the undersigned will offer for sale at public auction on
Monday, the second day of May, A.D. 1955, at the hour of 10 otclock in the forenoon at the
front door of the County Court House in Aspen, Colorado, all the right, title and interest
of Pitkin County in and to the Granite Lode Mining Claim, U.S.M.S. 2321, Columbia Mining Dist ict.
Such property will be sold to the highest bidder for cash without abstract of title, and with-
out covenants of warranty, and subject to rights of persons in possession, if any. The Comm-
issioners reserve the right to reject any and all bids for an amount less than the appraised
value.
A deed without covenants of warranty will issue to the high bidder, unless such bid be
rejected, upon payment of the purchase price plus costs of advertising and recording. Upon
failure of the highest acceptable bidder to make payment upon tender of deed, the Commissioners
! either vacate the sale, or award the property to the next highest bidder.
I Dated at the City of Aspen, Colorado, this 18th day of March, 1955.
'Posted March 18, 1955 Board of County Commissioners of the
County of Pitkin and State of Colorado
Published in The Aspen Times By C. 0. Quam
First Publication April 14, 1955 Chairman
Last Publication April 21, 1955
A Right -of -Way Deed was received from the Denver & Rio Grande Western R. R. Co. for a tract
of land in Sec. 7, Twp, 10 S., R. 84 W. and is recorded in Book 180 at rage 345 of the Fitki
County Records. %• Sceep n
A Right -of -Way Deed was received from Howard I and E. Laverna Dearhamer for the new forest
service road going to Woods Lake on the Frying Pan River which deed is recorded in Book 177
at Page 618 of the Pitkin County Records.
The following Memorandum of Agreement was also entered into with Howard I. and E. LaVerna
Dearhamer, concerning the above described right -of - way:
MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT
This Memorandum of Agreement entered into this 17th day of March, A.D. 1955 between the
County of Pitkin, State of Colorado, the U.S. Forest Service parties of the first part, and
Howard I, and E. LaVerna Dearhamer of the second part,
'Witnesseth:
1. In consideration of the sum of $200.00, Howard I. And E. Laverne Dearhamer agrees to
:assign a certain right of way over and across the NA of Section 17, Twp. 8 S., R. 83 West
Hlf the Sixth Principal Meridian described by metes and bounds and also across the Little
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,Hattie and Mollie B Lode min'ng Clams said Right of Way to be 60 feet in width and more
j, particularly described in said Right of Way Deed, to Pitkin County, Colorado.
2. The Forest Service agrees to build the following:
a. One Stock Underpass located between Stations 38/37 and 44/00, One Stock Underpass locate.
between Stations 77/00 and 82/00;
b. Fencing 4 wire with steel posts beginning at Station 33/87 to 77/00 inside of 60 foot
Right of Way and from 77/00 to North Boundary of NW Section 8, Twp. 3 S., Range 33 West of t e
Sixth P.M.;
C. Operations to be confined within right of way except for Blue Dump or otherwise permissi•
to be granted;
d. Stock trail opened from Bench on NW side of Lime Creek North of Bridge at Station 50/00
outside of right of way fence for access to creek;
.•e. Wire gate on West side of Right of Way fence between stations 74/ and 80/00.
3. County agrees to abandon old road way over and across Dearhamer property in NW*- of Secti•
II, 13, Twp., /Os., R. 83 W. 6th P.M.
In Witness whereof the parties hereto have set their hands and seals th day and year firs.
i. above written. U.S. Forest Service
Wm C. Stapleton By Howard B. Kelso
County Clerk.
Howatd I. Dearhamer
E. LaVerna Dearhamer
No further business appearing the Board adjourned to Meet April 4, 1955 at 10:68 A.M.
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Attest: /f 1 J// ' 45 Approved
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April 4, 1955
The Board of County Commissioners of the County of Pitkin, State of Colorado met at 10 :00
A.M. April 4, 1955 with the following members present: C. 0. Quam, Chairman; Commissioners
T. J. Sardy and Crest A. Gerbaz; Robert Delaney, County Attorney; Wm C. Stapleton, Clerk.
The minutes of the meetings held March 7, and March 18, 1955 were read and approved.
The Reports of the Clerk of the County Court, Clerk of the District Court, County Clerk,
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!Sheriff and Service Officer were examined, approved and signed.
Bills were audited, approved and ordered paid from the various County Funds as follows:
ORDINARY FUND $ 5,945.
ROAD & BRIDGE FUND 6,313.98 p7
HOSPITAL FUND 2,878.07 / y J•4744- i?4
MOTOR VEHICLE FUND 763.50 12,'n / (/(//U
Bills covering the above gross amounts were ordered paid as per lists and vouchers on file.
Upon recommendation of the Pitkin County Hospital Board Mrs. James H. Smith was approved as
a member of the Hospital Board to replace Waddill Catchings Jr. who has resigned.-- - ---
The following advertisement For construction bids was ordered posted and published:
ADVERTISEMENT FOR CONSTRJCTION BIDS
Notice is hereby given that sealed proposals will be received at the Office of the Clerk
H of the Board of County Commissioners, Court House, Aspen, Colorado, on or before the 2nd day
jof May, 1955, at the hour of 10:00 A.M., and to be opened at the last mentioned date, such
bids to cover the total price for construction of Concrete and Steel Bridge located approx-
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imately 6 miles South of Carbondale, Colorado on Thompson Creek, Crystal River, Highway #133
in Section -27, Twp. 8 S., R. 88 W., of 6th P.M., Pitkin County.
Alternate Bids will be accepted as follows: 1. Lump Sum Bid on all Concrete work as specif
died including Labor and Material. MM
2. Lump sum Bid on complete structure in place, with PitkinCounty furnishing Structural
Steel, wheel guard material, Bolts, Laminated Floor, Nails, Tie Plates for same and Paint.
4 All bids must be accompanied by a Certified check drawn to the order of the Board of Countyli,
. Commissioners of Pitkin County, Colorado, for 20% of the amount bid, to guarantee that the ;'
I successful bidder will qualify and enter a contract for such work in accordance with the plans
and specifications. Checks of unsuccessful bidders will be returned within ten (10) days
after award of contract.
• The work to be done and materials to be furnished, and upon which bids will be received, are!'
set forth on plans and specifications, which may be examined in the office of the Pitkin
County Surveyor, Court House, Aspen, Colorado, during business hours.
The Ruccessful bidder will be required to post a performance bond with approved corporate
surety, and will further be required to enter contract providing for the furnishing of such
materials and completion of such work within Forty days from the date that contract is
awarded.
Dated at Aspen, Colorado, this 14th day of April, 1955. { '
Published in the Aspen Times THE BOARD OF CO"NTY COMMISSIONERS OF
First Publication April 14, 1955 PITKIN CO"NTY, COLORADO I ,
Last Publication April 28, 1955 By C. 0. Quam I
/4P )1 Ch irman.
No further business appearing the Board adjourned to meet t 1955 at 10:00 A.M.
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Attest: L {/ / /, Approved; 0 U c ( /
C ark ( Chairma n ��
1 April 18, 1955
The Board of County Commissioners of the County of F9tkin, State of Colorado met at 10 :00
i'.M. April 18, 1955 with the following members present: C. 0. Quam, Chairman; Commissioners d
1. J. Sardy and Orest A. Gerbaz; Robert Delaney, County Attorney; Wm C. Stapleton, Clerk.
The minutes of the meeting held April 4, 1955 were read and approved. .
Bills were audited, approved and ordered paid from the various Welfare Funds as follows:
OLD AGE PENSION FUND 5,932.36
PUBLIC WELFARE FUND 1,125.25
Bills covering the above gross amounts having been previously approved by the Welfare
oard were ordered paid as per lists and vouchers rendered
The application of Virginia and Lee Jones Dba Woody Creek Store for a 3.2% Beer license
enewal was approved.
The annual Road Report to the Auditor of State was approved and signed.
°'w The Zoning Board meeting to be held on this date was adjourned to the Blue Lounge at the
1 1 otel Jerome Hotel.
Considerable discussion was had concerning Zonthg and a proposed Zoning Plan will be
submitted for consideration to the Board on their meeting May 2, 1955.
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No further business appearing the Board adjourned to meet May 2, 1955 at 10:00 A.M.
Attest: ' . Q/2 Approved: 0( CQ bJ- tsx rt/ q
Clerk. Chairman.
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May 2, 1955
The Board of County Commissioners of the County of Pitkin, State of Colorado met at 10:00 i!
.M. May 2, 1955 with the following members present: C. 0. Quam, Chairman; Commissioners
. J. Sardy and Orest A. Gerbaz; Robert Delaney, County Attorney; Wm C. Stapleton, Clerk.
The reports of the Clerk of the County Court, Clerk of the District Court, County Clerk
Recorder, Sheriff and Service Officer were examined approved and signed. I�
Minutes of the Meeting held April 18, 1955 were read and approved. i
The sale of Lands as posted and published according to law and set out in the minutes of
March 18, 1955 was held and as Max Marolt was `the highest and best bidder the same was sold
to him. Notice of sale and appointment of Commissioner to convey will be set out in the
minutes of a later meeting.
Bids for the Construction of a bridge on Crystal River as posted and published and set out
in the minutes of the meeting of April 4, 1955 were considered and as Merrill & Schroder
Contractors submitted'the best bid on the Alternate #2 for construction in the amount of
$5,242.05 it was regularly moved by Gerbaz, seconded by Sardy to accept said bid upon
performance Bond being posted.
The Board agreed to purchase pipe for Salvation Ditch across Red Mountain Road and the
Ditch Company agreed to install said pipe. The cost of the pipe delivered to be $276.54.
Purchase made from Thompson Pipe & Steel of Denver, Colorado.
Mr. Fred Glidden Councilman for the City of Aspen informed the Commissioners that the City
intended to expend an amount of money for spreading 6i1 to prevent dust and improve the City
streets as they did last year and asked the Commissioners to participate in Spending up to
$2,000.00 for their share of the streets that lay outside the city limits and those leading
to the amps- theater.
The Commissioners agreed to participate and agreed to spend the above named amount and to
pay the City when the oil had been furnished andspread.
The following resolution was adopted concerning the closing of streets in Lakeview Addition
RESOLUTION jj i
S% WHEREAS this Board has been requested to vacate the streets hereinafter described, and
I upon investigation has determined that the Lots adjacent to said streets are owned by Walter
P. Paepcke and Elizabeth H. Paepcke, who have requested such vacation, and have further det- jl
ermined that such streets or parts thereof described hereinafter are not.in use, and have (I
not for many years, if ever, been in use, and that the City of aspen has by Ordinance No. 3,
Series of 1953, vacated that part of North Aspen Street lying North of Hallam Street to the
Northerly City limits of the City of Aspen, and that vacation of the streets described here-
inafter will not deprive any person or property owner of acess to his property, and that "1
such streets are not, and will not be required for public use.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED By the Board of County Commissioners of Pitkin County, C oloradl,
that there are hereby vacated and declared closed to public use that part of Lake Avenue
lying between Blocks 1, 2, 3, 4'of Lake View Addition to the City of Aspen, and that part of
Aspen Street extending from the North City limits of the City of Aspen, Northerly to the inter-
section of Aspen Street with the South line of Smuggler Street extended, being that part of
Aspen Street, or North Aspen Street, lying Westerly of said Block 2 in the said Lake View
Addition to the City of Aspen.
Dated at Aspen, Colorado this 2nd day of May A.D. 1955. c..Q. Quam, Chairman.
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1 The following Notice of Sale of Lands at Public Auction was ordered posted and published:
NOTICE OF SALE OF LANDS AT PUBLIC AUCTION
Public notice is hereby given that the undersigned will offer for sale at public auction on
1Monday, the 6th day of June, A.D., 1955, at the hour of 10 o'clock in the forenoon at the
;front door of the County Court House, Aspen,Colorado, all of the righ ;:title and interest of
' Pitkin County in and to the following described mining claims located in the Columbia Mining
District of Pitkin County, Colorado:
Puzzler Lode Mining Claim, U.S.M.S. 7619, located in the SW9 of Section 22, Tp. 11 S., R.
, W. of the 6th P.M.
Pine, A & M, and Valley Belle, U.S.M.S. 4756, located in Sections 17 and 18, of Tp. 11 S., LS
IR. 84 W. of the 6th P.M.
An undivided 3 /4ths interest in and to Claim described as: Iceberg, U.S.M.S. No. 18816, Sec
6, Tp. 12 S. R. 84 W.
1 Such property will be sold to the highest bidder for cash, either in separate parcels,
1 lor en masse as the Commissioners may determine, without abstract of title, and without cove -
1 nants of warranty, and subject to rights of persons in possession, if any, The Commissioners
reserve the right to reject any and all bids for an amount less than the appraised value.
A deed, or deeds, without covenants of warranty will issue to the high bidders, unless
such bid, or bids, be rejected, upon payment of the purchase price plus costs of advertising i
and recording. Upon failure of the highest acceptable bidder, or bidders, to make payment upon
tender of deed, the Commissioners may either vacate the sale, or award the property to the
next highest bidder, or bidders.
Dated at the City of Aspen, Colorado, this 2nd day of May, 1955.
THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF THE
Published in The Aspen Times COUNTY OF PITFIN AND STATE OF COLORADO
First Publication May 12, 1955 By C. 0. Quam
Last Publication May 26, 1955 Chairman.
Posted May 2, 1955
The following applications for re -newal of Liquor licenses were approved:
The application of Paul Wirth, Sun Deck top of Ajax Mountain 3.2% Beer License
The application of Four Seasons Club, Castle Creek Hotel & Restaurant License
The applicatiolm of Anna Noma Boyd, Redstone General Store, Redstone, Colo. 3.2% Beer (New
License) as published in the Aspen Times will be considered May 18, 1955.
f, The Truck Bid submitted by Herald Motors for 1955,2 Ton, G.M.C. was considered and tabled.
A public hearing on Proposed Zoning for Pitkin County, Colorado was held at the Hotel .
! I, Jerome on April 18, 1955 and the following covers discussion etc., had at that meeting:
At a special meeting held at 10:00 A.M., Monday,April, 18, 1955, the Board of County
I Commissioners of PitkinCounty. Colorado, met for the purpose of having a public hearing on
the proposed Pitkin County Zoning Resolution as certified by the Pitkin County Planning
i 1Commission on March 10, 1955.
11 Meeting Place Due to Conflict with a session of the District Court, the meeting was
! , trans erred to the Hotel Jerome after giving proper notice at the Court House.
Attendance County Commissioners: Tom Sardy, Crest Gerbaz, Clarence O.Quam
Planning Commission Members: Fred Glidden, Sam Caudill, Fritz Benedict,
'f Herbert Bayer
County Officials: Warren Conner(Assessor), William Stapleton (Clerk),
i Il Robert Delaney ( County Attorney)
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nterested Residents: Approximately seventy other persons
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Introduction After official opening of the meeting, Trafton Sean, planning advisor,
1 described the proposed zoning resolution in detail, and invited as much comment as possible.
Discussion The hearing continued from 10:00 A.M. to 12:30 P.M., in the first session,
(, with a special adjourned session held between 1:30 P.M. and 4 :30 P.M. During duscussion,
many comments were made and questions asked with the principal items as follows:
(Mr. Miller, East of Aspen) General question on operation of Board of Adjustment and its
h procedure on abatement of nuisances.
•I (Owner of Hillside Lodge) ruestion of trailer camp in tourist district. Stated he felt that
trailer should be excluded because of damaging property values on surrounding property.
(John Doremus, Realtor) General Question on effectiveness of penalties answered by Delaney
on procedure used. Latter questioned lighting of motel, cabins, and resort identification
signs in A, F& T districts. Stated he felt lighting should be allowed these uses, but should
not include other signs.
(Mrs. Phillips, Ranch 10 miles N.W. of Aspen) Desires to build cabins on 3 acre site in A -F
,District. Opposed to zoning in general and particularly in regard to her own property,
(Mr. Lowen, owns 3.9 acres) States he owns 3.9 acres in A -F District. He is opposed to
zoning on grounds he would be unable to sell lots under regulations.
(Mr. Swan, Snowmass) Considerable discussion with Mr. Swan. First stated he felt Snowmass
area should be excluded from zoning. Latter discussion said that U District from County Line
to Woody creek cutoff would be satisfactory. Latter said that T district might be acceptable.
At conclusion, it was decided that Mr. Swan would act as spokesman and contact people in his
area as to their desires and would then make recommendations to County Planning Commission.
Also suggested more objectionable uses be added in U district.
tShaw) General question on city limits and would T oning apply to city.
(Mrs. Poindexter) She supported zoning and stated she would like to see all of Highway zoned
( Sam Howell, R 30 District) cuestion on building fees and what he could build without
obtaining a rermit. He was informed of 3100 minimum.
(Mr. Vroom) Asked of possibility of obtaining B District in Castle Creek Subdivision. He was
asked to defien exact area, but stated plans were in beginning stage, and the exact area had
!not been decided on, Was asked to write letter to commission when plans were determined.
( Mr. Bionaz) Stated he was opposed to any zoning within 5 miles of Snowmass.
I (Frank Sparovic, Resort and Trailer Camp East of Aspen) Stated he believed that his property
was in wrong district (R -30). First wanted change to T District or exclusion from regulation .
Latter indicated that change to R 15 District would be satisfactory to him ofisR;;
t :.(Ellie Hellmund) Stated she would like area along Castle Creek west of 6th Street and from
'Highway 82 south 1500' changed from T 'District to R -15. ,
1 General discussion indicated possible exclusion of cabins and resorts from area requiremen!s. k
I' (Mr. Willoughby) Asked for inclusion of mining as a permitted use in T District on Aspen
Mountain.
(Mrs. Bradshaw, R -30 District) She asked for change from R -30 to R -15 for all of Williams
Addition and Grounds north of hospital.
General Discussion indicated that 5 acre area requiement in the A -F District was too high
and should be lowered.
Adjournment The meeting adjourned at 4 :30 P.M.
Bills were audited and ordered paid from the various County Funds as follows:
ORDINARY FUND $ 4,426.85
I ROAD & BRIDGE FUND 5,144.21
1 HOSPITAL FUND 2,585.24
j MOTOR VEHICLE FUND 335.85
Bills covering the above gross amounts were ordered paid as per lists and vouchers on file.
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The following Bid was submitted for painting and cleaning of the County Clerk's and
Assessors Offices and the bid was accepted:
A. H. COWLES & L. HEUBERGER April 14, 55
Glenwood Springs, Colo.
Bid for painting Co. Clerks office at Aspen.
"O 1 Two coats rubber base paint on walls & ceiling
Two coats semi en on all trim doors windows & base
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One coat bronze on radiators
Patch walls where needed.
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Labor & material 257.00
Assessors office
Same as above 222.00
Cowles & Heuberger
A. H. Cowles
No further business appearing the Board adjourned to meet May 18, 1955 at 10:00 A.M.
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Attest: / / /.A/ / i C' . n.tun.i.
• r- r' i lerk.
May 1b, 1955
The Board of County Commissioners of the County of Pitkin, State of Colorado met at 10 :00
A.M. May 18, 1955 with the following members present: C. 0. Quam, Chairman; Commissioners ( i ll
T. J. Sardy and Orest A. Gerbaz; Wm C. Stapleton, Clerk.
Bills were audited, approved and ordered paid from the various Welfare Funds as follows:
OLD AGE PENSION FUND $5,836.56
PUBLIC WELFARE FUND 971.65
Bills covering the above gross amounts having been previously approved by the Welfare Board
were ordered pia d as per lists and vouchers.rendered. lip
!tax$af}xw±wtwttaxx / : .. .. . - i .. .. Waitaxxitxxitaxisuckar.Xx
ffiPQC
The application of Howard Dearhameror re -newal of 3.2% Beer license at Meredith Store was
approved.
The application of Crystal River Lodge for re -newal of Hotel and Restaurant Liquor License I
was approved. 1
The application of Anna N. Boyd for 3.2% beer license which was published and posted accor-
ding to law was considered and as no protests appeared the same was allowed. The place or
location to be in the Redstone General Store, Redstone, Colorado.
The following letter concerning zoning in lower area of Pitkin County was received:
"''+∎ May 16, 1955 1
To the County Commissioners of Pitkin County-
Gentlemen: 1
At a meeting held at the Basalt School on this date- The residents of the lower end of
the County- Voted unanimously to reject the proposal of the County -
otesi A committee has been appointed to appear before the Commissioners on the eighteenth to
instruct the Commissioners of our wishes- However, due to the press of spring work, it is
hard to determine just how many can be present- At any event- we sincerely hope that the
Commissioners will give serious consideration to our wishes-
For the Group -by-
Max M. Swan I
The following resolution was passed concerning sale of lands and commissioner to convey:
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, pursuant to order of this Board, notice has heretofore been issued, posted and
published as required by law for the sale at public auction of the interest of Pitkin C ounty
in and to the land described hereinafter,
AND WHEREAS pursuant to said notice the said land was offered for sale at public auction
at the front door of the Court House in the City of Aspen, Colorado, on the 2nd day of May, 1;
1955, at the hour of 10 in the forenoon, at which time and place Max Marolt bid the sum of 1:
$17.00, plus costs of advertising and recording, and the Commissioners having concluded that I
such property is not required for use by Pitkin County, and that no higher or better bid
could be obtained, has determined that such bid should be accepted.
NOW THEREFORE be it resolved by the Board of County Commissioners of Pitkin County, Colo-
!rado, the bid of Max Marolt in the amount of $17.00 plus costs of advertising and recording
(shall be and the same hereby is accepted and that upon payment of such amount, C. 0. Quam
( shall and hereby PP is appointed Commissioner to execute and deliver deed transferring and
conveying without warranty the interest of Pitkin County in and to the Granite Lode Mining
Claim, U.S.M.S. No. 2821, Columbia Mining District, Pitkin County, Colorado.
No further business appearing the Board adjourned to meet June 6, 1955 at 10 :00 A.M.
Attest: i .�.� 0, O. -ta *n/
r - CL . Chairman.
June 6, 1955
T he Board of County Commissioners of the County of Pitkin, State of Colorado met at 10 :00
A.M. June 6, 1955 with the following members present: C. 0. Quam, Chairman, Commissioners
q+.ga T. J. Sardy and Orest A. Gerbaz; Robert Delaney, County Attorney; Wm C. Stapleton, Clerk.
The Reports of the Clerk of the District Court, Clerk of the County Court, County Clerk &
Recorder, Sheriff and Service Officer were examined, approved and signed.
Bills were audited approved and ordered paid from the various County Funds as follows:
r.� ORDINARY FUND $ 6,327.26
ROAD & BRIDGE FUND 6,762.01E
HOSPITAL FUND 2,694.83
MOTOR VEHICLE FUND 352.84
Bills covering the above gross amounts were ordered paid as per lists and vouchers on file.'
The following letter was received concerning Zoning & Planning:
THE COLORADO STATE PLANNING COMMISSION
130 State Office Building
Denver 2, Colorado
May 17, 1955
Minutes of the meeting held May 18, 1955 were read and approved.
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= BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS _
Pitkin County Court House Re: Pitkin County Zoning
Aspen, Colorado
Gentlemen:
This is to advise that this office has reviewed the maps and proposed zoning resolutio
for the Aspen Area in Pitkin County as submitted by Thrafton Bean and Associates, Planning,
Consultants, Boulder, Colorado.
We find that the project has been done very competently and have no suggestions.
We compliment your Board in taking this forward step, and we sincerely hope that the citize s
'of Pitkin County will cooperate with you completely in the program.
Cordially yours,
W. M. Williams
W. M. WILLIAMS
Director
The following Notice of Sale of Lands was ordered Posted and Published:
NOTICE OF SALE OF LANDS AT PUBLIC AUCTION
Public notice is hereby given that the undersigned will offer for sale at public auction on
Wed., the 18th day of July, A.D. 1955, at the hour of 10 o'clock in the forenoon at the from:
door of the County Court House in Aspen, Colorado, all of the right, title and interest of
; Pitkin County in and to the Iceberg Lode Mining Claim, U.S.M.S. No. 18816 in the Columbia
Mining District of Pitkin County, Colorado, in Section 11, Tp. 12 S., R. 85 W. of the 6th P. .
Such property will be sold to the highest bidder for cash, without abstract of title, and
without covenants of warranty, and subject to rights of persons in possession, if any.
The Commissioners reserve the right to reject any and all bids for an amount less than the
(appraised value.
A deed, without covenants of warranty, will issue to the high bidder, unless such bid be
,;rejected, upon payment of the purchase price plus costs of advertising and recording. Upon
failure of the highest acceptable bidder to make payment upon tender of deed, the Commiss-
ioners may either vacate this sale, or award the property to the next highest bidder,
Dated at the City of Aspen, Colorado, this 6th day of June, 1955.
Posted June 6, 1955 THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF
Published in the Aspen Times PITKIN COUNTY, COLORADO
'First Publication June 30, 1955 By C. 0. Quam
Last Publication July 14, 1955 Chairman.
1 The following letter was directed concerning the Airport and the County's participation in
„grading and snow removal: May 31, 1955
MR. Walter P. Paepcke
MR. John V. Spachner
'Aspen, Colorado
Gentlemen:
The Board of County Commissioners have from time to time been requested to perform
grading and snow removal upon the landing strip belonging to you in the Airport Ranch. It is '
recognized that you have expended considerable sums of money in developing this strip and that
it has been of great benefit to the public, in that it has been available to general air
traffic.
The Commissioners desire to cooperate and assist with the limited funds available in main -
tenance and snow removal, but such funds can only be expended for facilities available to
public use. Accordingly, we propose that in consideration of your permitting the continued u-e
of the landing strip by members of the public for the landing and take -off of aircraft, we
.'will proceed to promptly grade the landing strip, and ;sill follow the past practice of snow
removal from the same. We do not intend by this proposal to assume the control or regulation
of the airport, and it is recognized that you will continue to control the use and operation
or the same to insure safety.
It is further recognized that this understanding may be terminated by the Commissioners or
by you at any time, upon giving 90 days advance notice, or by mutual agreement.
Very truly yours,
THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF
�1APPROVED: PITKIN COUNTY, COLORADO
Walter P. Paepcke By C. 0. Quam
John V. Spachner Chairman.
iThe following Zoning & Planning Resolution was unanimously passed and adopted:
A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING LAND USE ZONJNG DISTRICTS IN PITKIN COUNTY, COLORADO: REGULATING
THE USE OF THE LAND AND THE USE, AREA, AND SETBACK OF BUILDINGS: ADOPTING A MAP OF CERTAIN
I DISTRICTS: PROVIDING FOR THE ADJUSTMNET, ENFORCEMENT AND AMENDMENT THEREOF: PRESCRIBING PEN-
ALTIES FOR THE VIOLATION OF ITS PROVISIONS: AND REPEALING ALL RESOLUTIONS TN CONFLICT THERE -
I WITH.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF PITKIN COUNTY, COLORADO:
Section I
DISTRICTS
Establishment of D`..scricts
In order to carry out the provisions of this resolution, there are hereby created in
Pitkin County, Colorado, the following classifications for zoning districts:
R 30, Residential District
R 15, Residential District
AF, Agriculture and Forestry District '
T, Tourist District
B, Business District
U, Unrestricted District
Zoning Map
The boundaries and zoning classifications of districts hereby established are as shown
on a map entitled "Zoning District Map" in Pitkin County, Colorado, dated the 6th day of
June , 1955, which map is hereby made a part of this resolution.
Section II
APPLICATION OF REGULATIONS Cog..
Existing Buildings
The regulations contained herein are not retroactive in their application on existing build
ings, but apply only to buildings established after the effective date of this resolution.
Agricultural Buildings and Uses
The provisions of this resolution shall not apply to farm and ranch dwellings and to farm
and ranch buildings located on a lot of more than five acres in size with a lot width of
more than 300 feet and constructed more than 75 feet from the center line of a public right
of way.
General Application
Except as otherwise provided, no buildings, or other structure, or land shall be used, and
no buildings, or other structure shall be erected, reconstructed, or structurally, altered
except in conformance with the regulations herein specified for the district in which such
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Section III
R 30, RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT
Uses Permitted
1. One - family dwellings;
..� 2. Two - family dwellings;
3. Public schools, parks, palygrounds, and recreational areas;
. Churches and church schools; '
5. Hospitals;
6. Public utility mains, transmission and distribution lines, substations and exchanges;
7. Farm and garden buildings and uses - -- provided that all such buildings and storage
areas are located at least 100 feet from dwellings on other lots;
8. Home occupations;
9. Identification signs - -- one per lot, and only if such signs are unlighted, less than
3 s uare feet in area, and describe the lot upon which they are located;
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10. Accessory buildings and uses.
Minimum Lot Area
Unsubdivided land one acre.
Subdivided land 30,000 square feet.
_ Minimum Lot Width
Unsubdivided land 150 feet.
Subdivided land - 100 feet.
Minimum Setback 50 feet from the center line of a public right of way. �
Section IV
R 15, RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT
Uses Permitted
1. Any use permitted in the R 30 District, subject to all requirements specified for such
R 30 District, unless otherwise stated herein.
_Minimum Lot Area
Unsubdivided Land one acre
Subdivided land 15,000 square feet.
Minimum Lot Width
Unsubdivided land 150 feet.
Subdivided land 75.feet.
Minimum setback 50 feet from the center line of a public right of way.
Section V
AF, AGRICULTURE AND FORESTRY DISTRICT
Uses Permitted
1. Any use permitted in the r 30 District;
2. Farm, ranch and agricultural buildings and uses;
3. Resort cabins and lodges;
4. Airports;
5. Cemeteries;
,,,,^ 6. Fur farms, kennels, and veterinary hospitals;
7.Mines, quarries, gravel pits, and oil drilling;
9. Riding academies;
9. Radio transmitting stations;
-.,�,r 10. Nurseries and greenhouses;
r 11. Identification signs - -- one per lot and only if such signs are less than 10 square
feet in area, describe the lot upon which they are located, and are unlighted when
use is not in operation;
12. Stands for the sale of agricultural products produced on the premises.
Minimum Lot Area two acres for all permanent dwelling units; 5000 square feet fors
each resort cabin or lodge.
Minimum Lot Width 200 feet.
`Minimum Setback 75 feet from the center line of a public right of way.
Section VI
T. TOURIST DISTRICT
Uses Permitted
1. Any use permitted in the R 30 District;
2. Boarding and rooming houses;
3. Hotels and motels, including incidental business;
4. Medical and dental clinics; I
. 5. Membership clubs - -- subject to approval of the Board of Adjustment;
6. Multiple - family dwellings;
7. Private schools;
b. Professional offices; 1'
9. Resort cabins ana lodges;
10. Restaurants and tea rooms;
11. Identification signs--- nrovided such signs are for identification of a business lo-
' rated on the premises and do not exceed 10 square feet for any one sign, and oro-
vided the total area of signs disnlayed by any one establishment does not exceed one
square foot of sign surface for each three feet of frontage actually occupied by the
building within which such business is located. I
12. Trailer camps - -- subject to approval of the Board of Adjustment as to location, mini -1 I
mum area per trailer coach space, and required roadway and sanitation facilities
with standards adopted by the Trailer Coach Manufacturers Associations considered
minimum requirements.
13. Mining and oil drilling - -- subject to approval of the Board of Adjustment.
i�4inimum Lot Area 5,000square feet for each dwelling; no minimum for other permitte
uses.
uinimum Lot Width 50 feet for each dwelling; no mimimum for other nermitted uses.
R n mum Set.ac 50 Feet from the center line of a public right of way for all
permitted uses.
Section VII
B. BUSINESS DISTRICT
ses Permitted
• ny use permitted in the R 30 and T District, subject to all requirements specified
for such R 30 District unless otherwise stated herein;
2. Any general business, commercial or wholesale activity, including automobile repair
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bakeries,
banks,
1 builders supply yards and lumber yards,
cleaning establishments,
dairies,
laundries,
personal service shops,
restaurants a , tea rooms, w
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printing and publishing establishments,
storage warehouses,
and all retail sales outlets -- -with the exception of uses specifically listed
below.
3. The following uses, which may create unusual traffic hazards, provided all such uses
are annroved by the Board of Adjustment; —
Places serving food or beverages outside of an enclosed building,
places of amusement or recreation,
advertising sign boards,
gasoline stations. ,
Minimum Setback 50 feet from the center line of a Public right of way for all
permitted uses.
Section VIII
U. UNRESTRICTED DISTRICT -
Uses Permitted
1. A1i uses not otherwise prohibited by law, provided, however, that none of the foll- _I
owing uses shall be established unless approved by the Board of Adjustment:
outdoor advertising signs;
smelting of ores;
manufacture of explosives;
junk yards;
garbage, offal or dead animal dumping or reduction operations;
establishment of a quarry, gravel pit or mine within 200 feet of a nublic
right of way;
or any addition to any of the foregoing uses.
Section IX
SUPPLEMrNPARY REGULATIONS
Regulations snecified in other sections of this resolution shall be subject to the
following interpretations and excentions:
Uses Permitted
Illumination of uses any light used to illuminate signs, parking areas, or for
any other purposes shall be so arranged as to reflect the light away from nearby
residential nroperties, and away from the vision of passing motorists.
Incidental boarding and rooming in dwellings the renting of rooms and the pro-
viding of table board, or either thereof, in a dwelling as an incidental use to
that of its occupancy as a dwelling, shall be permitted in any district, provided
1 the total number of persons thus cared for does not exceed four ner dwelling.
Rooming houses - - e - - all "rooming houses" which shall include all hotels, motels,
lodging houses, dwellings or other nlaces where roomers or lodgers are received and
housed or kept by the day or week for compensation and to which the general nublic
is received, shall maintain the following minimum standards:
1. At least 40 square feet of floor area in each sleeping room for each occupant;
2. Clean and sanitary conditions in all rooms;
3. At least one flush water closet, lavatory basin and bath tub or shower, properly Imo•
connected to the water and sewer system and in good working order for each ten
occupants;
4. Hot water at all times for each lavatory basin, bath 'bub or shower; r
5. No sleeping in any corridors or part of any room normally used as a walkway or
hall,
Signs In addition to other requirements of this resolution, all signs for
identification or outdoor advertising purposes shall comply with the following
conditions:
1. No sign shall be located so that safety of a moving vehicle will be impaired by
j ' distracting the vision of the driver of such vehicle.
2. No Sian shall nroje ^t into a public right of way.
3. The color of signs shall not nonflint with n "arty traffic signs or signals.
1 4. No sign shall exceed a total of ten squat= fP-et of structure and no sign shall
exceed one square foot of surface for each three feet of lot frontage.
1Minimum Lot Area
and
Minimum Lot Width
Small lots where an individual lot was held in separate ownership from ad-
joining properties or was platted and filed at the time of passage of this resolution,
and has less area and /or less width than required in other sections of this resolu-
tion, such a lot may be occunied according to the permitted uses provided for the
it district in which such lot is located.
Reduction no part of an area or width required for a lot for the purpose
of complying with the provisions of this resolution shall be included as an area or
width required for another building.
Minimum Setback
1 Developed areas where lots comprising 50 per cent or more of the frontage
on one side of a street between intersecting streets have been improved with build -
ings at the time of passage of this resolution, the average setback of such buildings
shall be the minimum setback required for all new construction in such block.
Section X
NON- CONFORMING USES
Except as nrovided in this section, the lawful use of any building or land existing at the
time of enactment of this resolution, or of any amendments to this resolution, may be contin-
ued even though such use does not conform to the requirements of this resolution.
Repairs and Maintenance
1 Ordinary repairs and maintenance of a non - conforming building shall be permitted.
'Restoration
A non - conforming building which has bee damaged by fire or other causes may be restored
to its original condition, provided such work is commenced within one year of such
calamity.
Abandonment
Whenever a non - conforming use has been discontinued for a period of one year, such use
shall not thereafter be re- established, and any further use shall be in conformance
with the provisions of this resolution, or any amendment hereof.
Change in Use
A non- conforming use shall not be changed to a use of lower, or less restrictive classi-
fication; such non - conforming use may, however, be changed to another use of the same
or higher classification.
Extensions
A non- conforming use shall not be extended.
Cessation
All non- conforming uses of land, or of any building or structure, which building or
structure has an assessed valuation of 0100.00 or less, shall be discontinued within
30 days from the adoption of this resolution, unless otherwise permitted by order of
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the Board of Adjustment. All business and industrial uses located at the time of I
adoption of this resolution in any residential, agricultural and forestry, or tour-
ist district shall be discontinued within one year after the effective date of this
resolution, unless otherwise permitted by the Board of Adjustment.
Section XI
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT, VARIANCES
Power and Duties
The Board of Adjustment shall have the following powers and duties, all of which shall
be exercised subject to the laws of the State of Colorado and subject to appropriate 1
conditions and safeguards, in harmony with the purpose and intent dif this resolution
and in accordance with the public interest and the most appropriate development of the
area.
1. To head and decide appeals from, and review any order, requirement, decision or
determination made by an administratrive official charged with enforcement of the
'.xregulations established by this resolution.
2. T heat and decide reque°std: for special exceptions as referred to such Board in
other Sections of this resolution.
3. To authorize upon appeal in specific cases variances from the terms of this resolu-
tion, where, by reason of exceptional shape, size or topography of lot, or other
exceptional situation or condition of the building or land, practical difficulty or
unnecessary hardship would result to owners of said property from a strict enforce-
ment of this resolution.
Procedure
The Board of Adjustment shall hold a public hearing on all applications and appeals wit
the following special conditions required:
1. For applications for variances relating to the use requirements of this resolution,
a written notice of said hearing shall be sent by first -class mail at least 5 days I
or delivered personally at last 3 days,nrior to the hearing date, to owners of
property within 500 feet of the property in question.
2. For applications for variances not relating to the use requirements of this resolu-
tion, a written notice of said hearing shall be sent by first -class mail at least
5 days or delivered personally at least 3 days prior to the hearing date to owners
of property adjacent to the property in question.
3. For applications for variances relating to the use requirements of this resolution,
a fee of 410.00 shall be charged to cover the cost of processing. For all other
applications a fee of 45.00 shall be charged to cover such costs.
4. Hearings may be held on less than three days notice by consent of two - thirds of the
members of the Board of Adjustment, upon presentation of written consent or waiver
by all persons required to be served with notice of hearing.
5. Unless otherwise stated in the Board of Adjustment minutes, all variances permits
shall be valid for a period of time not to exceed six months from the time such
variance is granted.
Organization
-- A Board of Adjustment of Pitkin County, Colorado, is hereby established.
The word "Board ", when used in this section, shall be construed to mean the Board of
Adjustment.
The members of such Board shall be appointed by the Board of County Commissioners.
The Board shall consist of five members, not more than half of whom may at any time be
members of the Planning Commission.
Until otherwise provided, the members of the Board shall serve without compensation.
Each member shall serve for five years, provided, however, that of the first appointed
Board, one member shall serve one year, one member two years, one member three years,
one member four years, one member five years.
Any member of the Board of Adjustment may be removed for cause by the Board of County
Commissioners upon written charges and after a public hearing or upon being absent with-
out an excuse acceptable to a majority of su ^h Board, for four consecutive meetings or
upon becoming a non resident of the County.
The Board of County Commissioners may appoint associate members of such Board, and in
the event that any regular member be temporarily unable to act owing to absence from the
County, illness, interest in a case before the Board, or any other cause, his place ma
be taken during such temporary disability by an associate member designated for the
purpose.
Meetings of the Board of Adjustment shall be held at the call of the Chairman and at
such other times as the Board in its rules of procedure may specify.
The Chairman, or in his absence the acting Chairman, may administer oaths and compel th=
attendance of witnesses.
All meetings of the Board of Adjustment shall be open to the public.
The Board shall keep minutes of its proceedings showing the vote of each member unon eacl
question, or if absent or failing to vote, indicating such fact, and shall keep records 1
of its examinations and other official actions, all of which shall be immediately filed
in the office of the Board and shall be a public record. The Board may adopt supnlemen.F
al rules of procedure not inconsistent herewith.
Section XII
AMENDMENTS
General Procedure
Amendments to this resolution shall be in accordance with the laws of the State of Colo -1
rado which require the following action before adoption of any such amendment:
1. Study and recommendation of the proposed amendment by the County Planning Commission.
2. Completion of a public hearing before the Board of County Commissioners after at I(
least 30 days' notice of the time and place of such hearing shall have been given by; I
at least one publication in a newspaper of general circulation within the County.
Special Procedure
Before submitting a report and recommendation on any nroposed amendment to this resolu-
tion, as required in No. 1 above, the County planning Commission may hold a nubile hear
ing on the proposed amendment in which event the following special conditions shall be:
1. A notice of said hearing shall be published in a newspaper of general circulation it
within the County at least 14 days prior to the hearing date. it
2. For proposed amendments to the "Zoning District Map" a written notice of said hear- :
ing shall be sent by first class mail at least 14 days prior to the hearing date, to
property owners within the area in question, and within 500 feet of the area in
question. i
Application Fee t!
For nroposed amendments to the "Zoning District Map ", a fee of $15.00 shall be charged t
to cover the cost of advertising and processing. For all other proposed amendments, a i
fee of x$5.00 shall be charged to cover such costs.
Section XIII /
ENFORCEMENT
Building Inspector
----- nositicn of Building Inspector of Pitkin County, Colorado, is hereby created. Such �
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official shall be appointed by the Board of County Commissioners and may be administra- 1
tive official performing other County functions, or other official working part time for
an incorporated city.
(Building Permits
After such time as the Board of County Commissioners of Pitkin County, Colorado, have
appointed a Building Inspector, it shall be unlawful to erect, construct, reconstruct,
alter, or change the use of any building or other structure within the unincorporated
and zoned territory of Pitkin County, without obtaining a building permit from such
County Building Inspector, and such Building Inspector shall not issue any permit unless
the plans of and for the proposed erection, construction, reconstruction, alteration, or
use fully conform to the zoning regulations then in effect.
For all building permits required, a fee of five dollars (45.00) shall be charged by the
County of Pitkin for each one thousand (1,000) square feet, or fraction thereof, of floo
area constructed, except that the following construction shall be exempt from paying a
building permit fee: (1) all remodeling which does not extend the floor area of a build
ing, (2) all construction with a total valuation of less than five hundred dollars
(4500.00), and (3) all permitted uses in the U, "Unrestricted District ".
Section XIV
INT 'R?'RFTATTON, CONFLICT WITH OT SFR LAWS
In their interpretaion and application, the provisions of this resolution shall be held
to be minimum requirements adopted for the promotion of the public health, safety and
welfare. Whenever the requirements of this resolution are at variance with the require-
' 1i ments of any other lawfully adopted rules, regulations or resolutions, the more restrict
ive, or that imposing the higher standards shall govern.
Section XV
DEFINITIONS
For the purpose of this resolution certain words or phrases are defined as follows:
When not inconsistent with the content, words used in the present tense include the
future; words in the singular number include the plural number; words in the plural
number include the singular number and the masculine includes the feminine.
"Accessory Building"
A detached subordinate building, the use of which is customarily incidental to that
of the main building or to the main use of the land and which is located on the sam .
lot with the main building or use, and not including those buildings defined herein
as farm and garden buildings.
"Accessory Use"
A use naturally and normally incidental to, subordinate to and devoted exclusively
to the main use of the premises.
"Board and Rooming House"
A •uild ng or portion thereof which is principally used to accommodate, for compen-
sation, five or more boarders or roomers, not including members of the occupant's
immediate family who might be occupying such building. The "compensation" shall
include compensation in money, services or other things of value.
"Building"
Any permanent structure built for the shelter or enclosure of persons, animals,
chattels or nronerty of any kind, and not including advertising sign boards or
fences.
"Dwelling" 3
Any building or portion thereof which is used as the private residence or sleeping
place of one or more human beings, but not including hotels, motels, tourist courts
resort cabins, clubs, hospitals, or similar uses. All dwellings shall contain at
least 600 square feet of floor area measured along the outside walls.
"Dwelling, One- Family"
A .e ac e• .uilding designed exclusively for occupancy by one family.
"Dwelling, Two-Family"
F i A detached building designed exclusively for occupancy by two families living
independently of each other.
"Dwelling, Multinle - Family"
A building, or portion thereof, designed for or occupied by three or more families
living independently of each other.
"Family"
An individual or two or more persons related by blood or marriage; or a group of
not to exceed five persons (excluding servants) living together as a single house -
keeping unit in a dwelling unit.
"Home Occupation"
Any use conducted principally within a dwelling and carried on by the inhabitants,
which use is clearly incidental and secondary to the use of the dwelling for dwell-
ing purposes and does not change the character thereof.
"Lot "
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1: A parcel of real property as shown with a separate and distinct number or letter on
a plat filed for record in the office of the Pitkin County Clerk and Recorder, or
when not so platted in a recorded subdivision, a parcel of real property abutting
upon at least one public street and held under separate ownership.
"Lot Area" "
The total horizontal area within the lot lines of a lot.
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! f Non - Conforming Buildings
A building or structure or portion thereof conflicting with the provisions of this
resolution applicable to the one in which it is situated.
"Non- Conformin Use"
The use of a structure or premises conflicting with the provisions of this resolu-
tion.
l "Outdoor Advertising Signs"
Any card, cloth, paper, metal, painted, wooden, glass, plaster, stone, or other gig'
of any kind placed for outdoor advertising purposes on the ground, or on any tree,
wall, bush, rock, post, ft*3e, building, structure or thing tatsoever.
"Person" `-.
The word "Person" shall also include association, firm, co- partnership or corpora-
tion.
h "Street"
~ —� A public thoroughfare which affords the principal means of access to abutting
I; property.
f "Setback"
The distance extending across the full width of the lot between the centerline of
the adjoining street and the nearest line or point of the building.
I ' "Subdivided Land'
Lanflocated within a subdivision approved by Pitkin County officials and recorded
in the office of the County Clerk, and having lot sizes of approximately one acre
or less.
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Structure
Anything constructed or erected, which requires location on the ground or attached
to something having a location on the ground, but not including fences or walls
used as fences less than six feet in height, poles, lines, cables, or other trans -
mission or distribution facilities of public utilities.
"Use
The purpose for which land or building is designed, arranged, or intended, or for
thick either is or may be occupied or maintained.
"Width of Lot"
The distance parallel to the front lot line measured between side lot lines througt
that nart of the building or structure where the lot is narrowest.
I' Section XVI
• VALIDITY
Should any section, clause or provision of this resolution be declared by a court of
competent jurisdiction to be invalid, such decision shall not affect the validity of
this resolution as a whole or any part thereof, other than the part so declared to be
invalid.
Section XVII
VIOLATIONS MW PENALTIES
Any person or corporation, whether as principal, agent, employee, or otherwise, wh o
violates any of the provisions of this resolution shall be fined not exceeding one hund-
red dollars (4100.00) for each offense, such fine to inure to the County of Pitkin.
Each day of the existence of any violation shall be deemed a separate offense.
The erection, construction, enlargement, conversion, moving or maintenance of any build-
ing or structure and the use of any land or building which is continued, operated or
maintained, contrary to any provisions of this resolution is hereby declared to be a
violation of this resolution and unlawful. The County Attorney shall immediately, upon
any such violation having been called to his attention, and upon being so directed by
the Board of County Commissioners, institute injunction, abatement, or any other appro-
t priate action to prevent, enjoin, abate or remove such violation. Such action may also
be instituted by any property owner who may be especially damaged by any violation of
this resolution.
The remedy provided for herein shall be cumulative and not exclusive and shall be in
I addition to any other remedies provided by law.
Section XVIII
REPEALS, EFFECTIVE DATE
All resolutions of the County of Pitkin inconsistent herewith to the extent of such
i inconsistency, and no further, are hereby repealed.
The repeal of any of the above- mentioned resolutions does not revive any other resolu-
tion or portion thereof repealed by said resolution. i
Such repeals shall not affect or prevent the prosecution or punishment of any person for
the violation of any resolution repealed hereby, for an offense committed prior to the
repeal.
This resolution shall become effective on the 5th day of June, 1955.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS I 1
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Attest: OF THE COUNTY OF PITKIN
William C. Stapleton C. O. QUAM
County Clerk Chairman
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No further business appearing the Board adjourned to meet June 17, 1955 at 10 :00 A.M. 1
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ATTEST: _ �A i _A %�, chairman. �--- 1
C'er .
June 17, 1955
The Board of County Commissioners of the County of Pitkin, State of Colorado met at 10:00
A.M. June 17, 1955 with the following members present: C. 0. Quart, Chairman; Commissioners
T. J. Sardy and Crest A. Gerbaz; Wm G. Stapleton, Clerk.
The minutes of the meetings held May 2, and May 18, 1955 were read and approved.
i Bills were audited, approved and ordered paid from the various Welfare funds as follows:
OLD AGE PENSION FUND $ 6,425.56
PUBLIC WELFARE FUNH 1,
Bills covering the above gross amounts having been previously approved by the Welfare
Board were ordered paid as per lists and vouchers rendered. County Surveyor
The Board of County Commissioners authorized G. E. Buchanan /to proceed with Interior Survey
of the unpatented area in the County near the City of Aspen. G.M.C.
The County Commissioners authorized the purchase of a new /dump truck from Herald Motors.
The copy of order will be set out in the minutes of a later meeting.
A construction contract will be entered' into between the County of Pitkin and Merrill & I
Schroder for the Building of Bridge on the Crystal River over Thompson Creek. Performance I '
1 Bond is to be submitted and contract signed and the contract will be set out in full in the
proceedings of a later meeting.
No further busin apps• ing the Board adjourned to meet July 5, 1955 at 10:00 A.M.
ttest. + • r � Clerk. Approved: � a �m,� an � �� �
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June 24, 1955
The Board of County Commissioners of the County of Pitkin, State of Colorado met at 7 :30
1 [ r,M, in Special Session at the call of the Chairman for :he purpose of allowing June Salaries
Ind to appoint a Board of Adjustment and Building Inspector to work with the Zoning & Planning
onnnission.
The salaries for the month of June were allowed and the county clerk instructed to draw
arrants for the same. The totals of Bills and Salaries will be set out in the minutes of the
eeting of July 5, 1955.
The following Board of Adjustment was unanimously appointed:
Dr. Burlingame
Dr. Baxter
Tony Kastelic
Henry Stein
James Adams
Mr, John Doremus was unanimously appointed Building Inspector.
The County Clerk was instructed to send notices of appointment to each member and ask them,
o get to gether with Robert Delaney, County Attorney for organi and to elect officers.
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No further • sines appearing the Board adjourned to meet July 5, 1955 at 10:00 A.M. �I
Attest: ____ /�i .� - Approved: �' , if‘ , /1
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• Chairman. 1
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The Board of County Commissioners of the County of Pitkin, State of Colorado met at 10 :00 .
A.M. July 5, 1955 with the following members present: T. J, Sardy, Vice - Chairman; Orest A.
Gerbaz, Commissioner; Robert Delaney, County Attorney; Wm C. Stapleton, Clerk.
Mr. C. 0. Quam, absent he being excused and away on vacation.
The reports of the Clerk of the County Court, Clerk of the District Court, County Clerk
& Recorder, Sheriff and Service officer were examined,approved and signed.
Bills were audited, approved and ordered paid from the various County Funds as follows:
ORDINARY FUND $ 6,009.10
ROAD & BRIDGE FUND 8,857.33
HOSPITAL FUND 2,552.20
MOTOR VEHICLE FUND 236.25
Bills covering the above gross amounts were ordered paid as per lists and vouchers on file.
The following offer for tax sale certificates was accepted:
$15.00 for certificate #45 sale of 1930 covering Grand Prize Lode Mining Claim U.S.M.S.
7251 Columbia Mining District.. (G,E, Buchanan)
$15,00 for certificate #162 sale of 1918 covering John W.B. Lode Mining Claim U.S.M.S. 4966
Maroon Mining District. (G,E. Buchanan)
The following resolution concerning Commissioner to convey property was passed and adopted:
Whereas pursuant to order of this Board, notice has heretofore been issued, posted and
Published as required by law for the sale at public auction of the interest of Pitkin County
in and to the land described hereinafter,
AND 'WHEREAS pursuant to said notice the said land was offered for sale at public auction at
the front door of the Court House in the City of Aspen, Colorado, on the 6th day of June,
1955, at the hour of 10 o'clock in the forenoon, at which time by order of the Commissioners
the Iceberg lode mining claim, U.S.M.S. No. 18816 was withdrawn from sale to be re- advertised
due to a discrepancy in discription in the published notice, and the other claims described
in said notice were offered for sale at auction at which time Emma C. Bradshaw was the high-
est and best bidder on the Pine, A & M and Valley Bell Mining Claims, and H. A. Deane was
the highest and best bidder on the Puzzler Lode Mining Claim, and the Commissioners having
concluded that such property is not required for use by Pitkin County and that no higher or
better bids could be obtained, has determined that such bids should be accepted.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of Pitkin County, Colorer,
that the bid of Emma C. Bradshaw in the amount of $100.00 for the Pine, A & M, and Valley
Belle Lode Mining Claims, U.S.M.S. 4756, located in Section 17 and 18, Tp. 11 S., R. 84 W.
of the 6th P.M. shall be and hereby is accepted and that the bid of H. A. Deane for the
Puzzler Lode Mining Claim U.S.M.S. No. 7619 in the sum of $100,00 shall be and hereby is
accepted and that upon payment of such amounts, plus costs of advertising and recording, C. ti i
0. Quam shall and hereby is designated as Commissioner to execute and deliver deeds trans-
ferring and conveying without warranty the interest of Pitkin County in and to the said
mining property.
No further business appearing the Board adjourned to meet July 18, 1955 at 10:00 A.M.
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l erk. Chairman.
July 18, 1955
The Board of County Commissioners of the County of Pitkin, State of Colorado met at 10 :00
A.M. July 18, 1955 with the following members present: C. 0. Quam, Chairman; Commissioners
Orest A. Gerbaz and T. J. Sardy; Wm C. Stapleton, Clerk.
Minutes of the meetings held June 6, June 17, June 2t, and July 5, 1955 were read and
approved.
Public Welfare Warrant # W630 issued to Orest A. Gerbaz in the amount of $12.60 having been
host or misplaced the same was ordered cancelled.
The sale of lands as posted and published to be held on this date was postponed until the
meeting of August 2, 1955 at 10:00 A.M.
The application of Aspen Rodeo Grounds for re -newal of 3.2% Beer license was approved.
The drawing of Names for the Pitkin Kounty Zoning Board of Adjustment was held to determin
which member was to serve for a given number of years with the following results:
Dr. Baxter 5 year term
Tony Kastelic L} year term �
Dr. Burlingame 3 year term
James Adams 2 year term
Henry Stein 1 year term
Each member shall hereafter serve a five year term after the expiration of his first term.
Warrants for the semi - annual period ending June 30, 1955 were cancelled.
No further business appearing the Board adjourned to meet August 2, 1955 at 10:00 A.M.
At !3� Approved: C -, .. t 2, ---
Attest: �� / • f pp y 3 )..e.et
Clerk. Chairman.
August 2, 1955
The Board of County Commissioners of the County of Pitkin, State of Colorado met at 10:00
A.M. August 2, 1955 with the following members present: C. 0. Quam, Chairman; T. J. Sardy,
Commissioner; Robert Delaney, County Attorney; Wm C. Stapleton, Clerk ,(Crest �A. Gerbaz, Assen.\
Minutes of the meeting held July 18, 1955 were read and approved. l he being excused.
The reports of the Clerk of the District Court, Clerk of the County Court, County Clerk &
Recorder, Sheriff and Service Officer were examined, approved and signed.
BILLS Were Audited, approved and ordered paid from the various County Funds as follows:
ORDINARY FUND $ 6,227.32 ■
ROAD & BRIDGE FUND 5,258.57
HOSPITAL FUND 2,519.56 ■
MOTOR VEHICLE FUND 169.26
Bills covering the above gross amounts were ordered paid as per lists and vouchers on file ■
The sale of lands as posted and published according to law to be held 11 Wed. July 18, ■
1955 as set out in the minutes of these Commissioners proceedings on page{ 0 and postponed
until this date was held and as the Borealis Mining Company was the highest b dder the same
was sold to it.
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The following resolution for Commissioner to Convey was passed and adopted:
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS pursuant to order of this Board, notice has heretofore been issued, posted and
; published as required by law, for the sale at public auction of the interest of Pitkin County
in and to the land described hereinafter
AND WHEREAS pursuant to said notice, said land was offered for sale at public auction at th
front door of the Court House in the City of Aspen, Colorado, on the 2nd day of August, 1955,
at the hour of 10 :00 in the forenoon, at which time such property was offered for sale at
auction at which the Borealis Mining Company was the highest and best bidder, and the I
Commissioners having concluded that such property is not required for use by Pitkin County
and that no higher or better bids could be obtained, has derermined that such bid should be
accepted. (
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of Pitkin County, Colo-
rado, that the bid of The Borealis Mining Company in the sum of •'p15.00 plus the cost of
advertising and recording shall be and hereby is accepted and that C. 0. Quam shall be and
hereby is designated as Commissioner to execute and deliver deed transferring and conveying
without warranty the interest of Fitkin County in and to said mining property, described as:
The Iceberg Lode Mining Cliam, U.S.M.S. No. 13816, in the Columbia Mining District, in
Section 11, Tp. 12 S., R. 85 W. of the 6th P.M.
The following Public Notice regarding Board of Equalization was posted according to law:
PUBLIC NOTICE
Public Notice is hereby given that the Board of County Commissioners of the County of Pitki ,
State of Colorado will sit as a Board of Equalization on July 18, 1955 in the County Court
. iouse at Aspen, Colorado beginning at 10 :00 A.M.
Anyone desiring to discuss tax matters or assessments on their property may do so at this
time. The Board will continue their meetings by adjournment until July 28, 1955 at which
time the meetings will close.
The Board of County Commissioners of the
County of Pitkin, State of Colorado
By C. O. Quam
I ttest: Chairman.
Wm C. Stapleton
Clerk of the Board of. County Commissioners
of Pitkin County, Colorado.
The following contract for construction was allowed:
CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT
THIS AGREEMENT made and entered this 2nd day of August, 1955, by and between the BOARD
)F COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF PITKIN COUNTY, COLORADO, Hereinafter called the County, and
i)YCEL MERRILL and AUGUST SCHROEDER, doing business as Merrill and 'Schroeder, hereinafter call d
the contractor,
WITNESSETH:
THAT WHEREAS the County has heretofore solicited bids for the construction of a certain
r )ridge on the County highway along the Crystal River, in Pitkin County, Colorado, and upon
pening of such bids, it was determined that the Contractor had submitted the low bid, based
I 11 ,110 .upon performance of work after the high water in the Crystal River,
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises, the payments to be made as hereinafter
I provided, and of the conditions hereof, it is agreed as follows:
1. The contractor agrees to provide the materials, labor, supplies and equipment, and
o do and perform the work and all things necessary or required under schedule 2 of the
drawings, plans and specifications prepared by G. E. Buchanan, and filed in the office of
he County Clerk and Recorder in Pitkin County, Colorado, upon which bids were submitted, in
I -ccordance with the directions of the County's Engineer, all of which, together with this
agreement, constitute the contract; the plans and specifications being as fully a part hereof
as if hereto attached or herein repeated.
2. It is mutually agreed that the said plans and specifications are modified to the
extent that commencement of the work may be deferred until after high water in the Crystal
River and that the completion date, taking into account such high water and all other condi-
tions shall be within 40 days after notification in writing by the Engineer that the County
has completed the detour and removed the old bridge.
3. Upon the Contractor furnishing all of said materials and performing said work to the
satisfaction of the County's Engineer, in accordance with the plans and specifications, the
County agrees to pay as the total consideration therefor the sum of $ 5,242.05, payment to be
made as provided in the said plans and specifications.
)4. It is mutually agreed that this contract shall not become effective unless and until
pl proper performance bond shall have been executed and delivered, as required under the said
ans and specifications, Which shall be done within 10 days from the date of this contract.
This agreement shall inure to and be binding upon the County, and its successors, and
upon the Contractor, their heirs, personal representatives and assigns.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF the County has caused this contract to be executed by the Chairman of
the said Board of County Commissioners, attested by the Secretary of said Board,' and the
Contractor hap caused the signatures of the members thereof to be hereunto affixed the day
and year first above written.
THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
OF PITKIN COUNTY, COLORADO
By C. 0. Quam
Chairman
ATTEST:
I Wm C. Stapleton
Secretary COUNTY
i Merrill & Schroder
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By August Schroder 1
The Jury List for the October Term of Court was selected and the County Clerk was authori-
zed to submit the list to the Clerk of The District Court.
The semi - annual report of the Hospital Board was received and filed.
Pitkin County Zoning and Planning Resolution was filed under Reception No. 102756 in the
Corporation Files under letter "Z"
The following invoice for the purchase of a truck allowed:
Invoice #207 Lincicome -Wood Motor Co. August 3 1955
Glenwood Springs, Colorado Salesman: Kopp
I So ld to: Pitkin County
Ad dress: Aspen Colorado Date August 3 1955
Make GMC Year 1955 Model 351 8 Body Style Truck New Serial No. PY 1367 Motor No. D288 29090
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Anthony 3 Yard Dump $ Price of Car $2713. -
Cab Shield 42.00 Transportation Charge 211,2
Marker lights etc 24,00 Refundable Fed. Exc. Tax- 165.0
Fishplating Frame 82.00 Sales Tax NONE
Excise Tax 5 25 Delivered Price 3089.6
Total $1027,25 EXTRAS: 1027.2
$205.57 Excise tax refundable to Count Total Cash Price 4200.0
y Good will Discount to County 200.0
when proper exemption slips are signed. #3916.9
TOTAL $4116.9
The application for a 3.276 Beer license which was published according to law was approved
and ordered issued to Mr. 0. R. 'White at the Redstone General Store at Redstone, Colorado.
The date of hearing on the above license was set in the publication for this date and
there were no protests.
The Bid of Harry Poschman presented on Jan. 3, 1955 on page 411 of these Commissioners
proceedings and tabled until the Commissioners could consider the advisability of Selling
the Property or retaining the same for Public use was re- considered and the Commissioners
decided to retain the property for Public Use. The property listed in said bid covered the
J. A. Garfield Lode Mining Claim USMS #5385 Roaring Fork Mining District and the amount of
bid Was $35.00. The County Clerk was instructed to Inform Mr. Poschman of the Commissioners 1
decision and return his check and Bid.
No further bus$ne s appearing the Board adjourned to meet August 18, 1955 at 10 :00 A.M.
Attest: 4te Approved:
Chairman,
The County Commissioners ordered the publication of the Semi - annual Statement within the period
required by law. Statement published in The Aspen Times August 18, 1955.
August 4, 1955
The Board of County Commissioners of the County of Pitkin, State of Colorado met at 7 :30
I 'P.M. August 4, 1955 in special session called by the Chairman to consider the Resignation
li of Wm C. Stapleton as County Clerk and to appoint a successor with the following members
;present: C. 0. Quam, Chairman; Commissioners T. J. Sardy and Crest A. Gerbaz; Wm C. Stapleto ,
Clerk.
The following resignation of Wm C. Stapleton was submitted:
BOARD OF COUNTY COMM SSIONERS
PITKIN COUNTY, COLORADO
ASPEN, COLORADO
GENTLEMEN:
As the old saying goes "All good things must come to an end" it is with regret
that I tender my resignation as County Clerk & Recorder of Pitkin County, Colorado.
By all good things I refer to the pleasure I have had working with the Officials of Pitkin
County as Deputy Clerk and later as County Clerk continuous since Feb. 6, 1946.
The reason for submitting my resignation is for the purpose of going into business for myself
which I feel is an advancement over my present employment.
It has been a pleasure as well as an education to work with the Board of County Commissioners
,as their Clerk and perhaps will be one of the things most missed by me when I finally make
the complete break.
I would like you to accept my resignation as being effective Sept. 1, 1955 and assure you
that I will be available to assist anyone you appoint in my stead. I hope to continue to wor
with you and for you in any matters you feel I can handle and wish for your continued success
h as Commissioners of a Grand County.
Respectfully submitted,
Wm C. Stapleton
County Clerk.
The above resignation was considered and accepted with regret to be effective as Sept. 1,
1955.
The following applications were received for the position of County Clerk to fill the un-
expired term:
Aspen, Colorado
July 30, 1955
The County Commissioners
i Pitkin County,
Aspen, Colo.
) Gentlemen:
This letter will serve as my application for the position of County Clerk and
(]Recorder of Pitkin C ounty, which I understand will be vacant in the near future.
I I have spent a total of 11 years in Government work, with the War department, the Federal
; Public Housing Authority, and more recently with the Housing Authority of the city of Lincoln
hNebr. where for 6 years I served as Executive Director and Secretary to the Board of Corrri-
issioners.
I believe that the experience gained in these positions would enable me to quickly learn
the duties of the Clerk and Recorder, and enable me to discharge those duties in an efficient
manner.
I will greatly appreciate your consideration of this application.
Very truly yours
Max M. Swan
To: The Board of County Commissioners Pitkin C ounty, Colorado
I hereby submit my application for the position of County Clerk and Recorder and offer the
following as to my education and qualifications.
Age: 37
Martial Status: Divorced
Dependents: Two
Education: Grand Junction High School- 1936 L
Barnes Business College- 1939
U.S. Dept. of Agriculture -1933- General Office -nine months - Resigned to attend Business
College
U.3. Dept. of Agriculture Farm Security Administration 7 -1 -39 to 9 -1 -42 Clerk Typist-
! Denver, Colorado Resigned to accept position in Pearl
Harbor, T. H.
U.S. Navy Department Navy Supply Depot Pearl Harbor, T.H. 9 -1 -42 9 -1 -44 Clerk Steno- Secretary
to Chief Clerk.
i ,U.S. Navy Department Aiea Naval Department Aiea, T. H. 9- 1 - 9 -1 -45 Clerk Steno- Civilian
Supervisor- Resigned to return to U.S.
!Unemployed for 1945 to June 1, 1952
Allied Builders Aspen, Colorado 6 -1 -52 Secretary - Bookkeeper -Laid off
Peggy E. Coble
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The above applications were considered and both were nominated to fill the vacancy.
Upon vote Peggy E. Coble recieved two votes and Max Swan one which was later made unanimou
by the Board.
The Clerk was instructed to inform her of her appointment and to tell her to commence works
on Monday the 8th day of August, 1955.
The salary to be paid during the period of learning the duties will be discussed and set
cut in the minutes of the Commissioners proceedings at a later date.
No further business appearing the Board adjourned to meet Aug. 13, 1955 at 10 :00 A.m.
Approved: a, 8.17,E ,,
Attest: / ' Chairman.
erk.
August 18, 1955
The Board of County Commissioners of the County of Pitkin, State of Colorado net at 10 :00
1 A.M. August 18, 1955 with the following members present: C. 0. Quam, Chairman; T.J. Sardy,
Commissioner; Crest A. Gerbaz, Commissioner; Wm C. Stapleton, Clerk.
Minutes of the meetings held August 2, 1955 and August 4, 1955 were read and approved.
Letter was received from Everett J. Lee, State Park and Recreation Board and placed on
file.
The following letter was directed to Mr. Everett Sollee, President, Crowley County Farmers
Assn., Ordway, regarding Frying Pany Diversion Project:
%Ir. Everett Sollee, President
Crowley County Farmers Assn.
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Ordway, Colorado
I
Dear Mr. Sollee:
f It has been brought to our attention that your Association is opposed to the construct -'
ion of the Frying Pan Arkansas Diversion Project and is thusly on record. You are possibly I
aware that this County is of similar opinion for the following reasons: (a) It creates
added competition for our already harrassed farmers. (b) The cost of the Scheme per acre
is prohibitive. (c) The cost of the water per acre foot is prohibitive. (d) It will in-
crease taxes both direct and hidden for all of us. (e) The State of Colorado will be
better served by using the water in its natural basis to develop its fantastic mineral re-
sources. (f) The economy of this county is largely based upon its rivers.
If it is possible for you and for us to cooperate for our mutual advantage we trust
you will advise us. We would appreciate it if you would mail us a copy or several copies of
resolutions adopted by your organization concerning your objections to this proposed legis-
lation.
With many thanks in anticipation and with kind regards.
Yours sincerely
' C.O. Quam
Board of County Commissioners
Pitkin County, Colo.
The following letter of authorization to the Forrest Service fora right -of -way was allowe
August 11, 1955
Mr. Paul Reedy
District Ranger
Basalt, Colorado
Dear Sir:
You are hereby authorized by the Board of County Commissioners of Pitkin County, Colo- j'
rado to proceed with the construction of Woody Creek Road Extension across the following
mining claims:
Texas Lode Mining Claim U.S. Mineral Survey No. 12691 Woody Creek Mining
District:
Alps Lode Mining Claim U S Mineral Survey No. 26 1 Woody Creek n
P g y 1 9 W y C ek Mini g
District:
'belonging to Pitkin County in Section 10, T9S., R84W., 6th P.M.
If further authorization is necessary showing a proper description of the location of
the right -of -way this can be taken up with the Commissioners at the meeting of Sept. 6, 1955.
Board of County Commisst oners
Pitkin County, Colorado
By C.O. Quam, Chairman
Attest: Wm. C. Stapleton
The following letter of agreement was received:
August 23, 1955
Board of County Commissioners
Pitkin County
Aspen, Colorado
Gentlemen:
As I discussed with you at your meeting of August 2, 1955, I requested permission to lay a
pipeline upon and along the west side of the County Road right -of -way north of Highway 82
and west of Castle Creek as the said road passes through the property owned by Michael Moroi
Pursuant to said request, I agree to do the following:
1. Dig the trench for laying the pipeling at my own expense at a sufficient depth to pre -
vent freezing of said pipeline.
2. That I will back -fill said trench after the pipe is laid to the end that the right -of- 1
way be restored to substantially the same condition as existed prior to digging.
3. That I will at all times properly maintain said pipeline to prevent damage to the County
Road.
4. That I will, during the construction and while laying of said pipeline, reimburse the
County for any damage that may be occasioned or caused by my contractors or employees while
working on the project.
5. That I will file within 90 days with the County Commissioners a plat showing the lot
lay -out and the golf course lay -out together with easements for power lines and water mains
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said plat to be adequate for recording under the zoning resolution ordinances of the County
of Pitkin and the laws of the State of Colorado and that I will at all times comply with county
zoning regulations respecting the sale and use of said property.
6. That in the event it is necessary for me to cross said county road with the pipeline, I
will during the opening of said road provide access to the public at all times causing as lirtle
public inconvenience as possible; and that I will restore the road to its original condition
7. That the work of laying said pipeling will at all times be done under the supervision
of and subject to the approval of the County Surveyor.
8. That in the event I shall fail to meet my obligations hereunder, then the permission
that may be granted hereunder on the County Road right -of -way may and shall be subject to
revocation by the County Commissioners for Pitkin County.
Yours very truly,
WALTER B. MILLS
Wm. C. Stapleton was appointed Budget Officer for the Fiscal Year 1956 at a salary of $125.01
per year.
Warrant No. 2619 Hospital Fund was ordered cancelled. Warrant was issued to Aubrey H.
Freeman, Glenwood Springs, in the amount of $20.00. Warrant No. 2619 A in the same amount
was issued to replace.
No further business appearing the Board adjourned to meet September 6, 1955 at 10 :00 AM
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Approved: 0, �i (cv ulerA44,
Chairman
Attest•
September 6, 1955
The Board of County Commissioners of the County of Pitkin, State of Colorado met at 10 :00
A.M. September 6, 1955, with the following members present: C.O. quam, Chairman; T.J.
Sardy, Corrunissioner; Crest A. Gerbaz, Corrrr.issioner; Robert Delaney, County Attorney; Peggy
E. Coble, Clerk.
Minutes of the meeting held August 18, 1955 read and approved.
A letter from Citizens of Riverside Addition was presented and read as follows:
Aspen Colorado
September 6, 1955
Board of County Commissioners
Pitkin County Colorado
Gentlemen;
The neighborhood of Riverside Addition and the Riverside Ditch Association are trying to
use a good neighbor attitude and policy toward John (Bud) Strong Jr. in the issue he has
caused by operating his planing mill, piling lumber and storing equipment in the open, on th
small piece of property near Highway 82, just east of Aspen City Limits. We intend to con -
tinue this program in the hope that Mr. Strong will react favorably to such treatment and
voluntarily remove his commercial enterprises to a location which will not depreciate adja-
cent properties and deface the environment he works in.
Naturally the above group will react otherwise in case Mr. Strong does not cooperate in this
project. We are reluctant to use forceful or legal processes to cause Mr. Strong to, in
turn, be a good neighbor. In fact we are 4opeful that it will not be necessary for the
II County Zoning Board to enforce it's regualtions in order to cause this obviously distress I
ing situation to be agreeably settled.
The Riverside Ditch Association is acting favorably on Mr. Strong's application for the use f
it's water for domestic purposes. This is the fact of certain knowledge that Mr. Strong and
or his family is unrightfully taking and using water from Riverside Ditch. We are taking
this friendly action without giving credence to a 'Strong' threat that in case the Associa-
tion does not grant Mr. Strong the use of the water, other members of the Association would V
be subjected to revengeful pollution. lj
Sone of the Riverside neighbors are buying materials from Mr. Stron, which indicates we have
�i no illwill and our intent is to live in harmony with Mr. Strong and among ourselves. We
jl prefer to rely on Mr. Strong inevitably making a decision and taking necessary action to
conform with the standards pf the neighborhood, as well as the standards of an idealistic
Pitkin County.
This brought to your attention because at the time Mr. Strong began his lumber and mill
operations he assured your then Chairman that the industry would cease shortly...at the time he
finished with the lumber supply he had on hand. This agreement was not honored and we yet
consider the Pitkin County Commissioners as a factor in the problem. Last year you were
recipients of a unanimous petition by the citizens of Riverside Addition dedlaring Mr. 1
Strong's position and action to be a public nuisance. We are still unaniamous in this
belief but prefer to use the tactics outlined above, in relatiation. We hope and expect
that Mr. Strong will appreciate and honor these peaceful methods.
Citizens of
Riverside Add'm
Thereafter John Strong, Jr. and George Strong, upon request, appeared before the Commissioners
and the provisions of the Zoning Resolution concerning non conforming uses was explained
by the County Attorney with the suggestion that they promptly contact the Board of Adjust-
ment.
The reports of the Clerk of the County Court, Clerk of the District Court, County Clerk
and Recorder, Sheriff and Service Officer were examined, approved and signed.
Bills were audited, approved and ordered paid from the various County Funds as follows:
ORDINARY FUND $6,559.04
ROAD & BRIDGE FUND 8,4.96.08
HOSPITAL FUND 2,2L7.86
MOTOR VEHICLE FUND 167.23
Bills covering the above gross amounts were ordered paid as per lists and vouchers on file.
There being no further business appearing the Board adjourned to meet Sept. 19, 1955 at 10 :00AM
Approved: C @ ( A4/rw✓li`
Attest: U a
C. O. Quern, Chairman
CYe'fk
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September 19, 1955
The Board of County Commissioners of the County of Pitkin, State of Colorado met at I
10 :00 AM Monday, September 18, 1955 with the following members present: C.O. Quam, Chairman;
T.J. Sardy, Orest Gerbaz, Commissioners, Robert Delaney, County Attorney, Peggy Coble,
Clerk.
Minutes of the meeting of September 6, 1955 were read and approved.
It was decided that John Doremus should be paid one third of all fees collected for his
services in issuing county building permits.
A certificate of appointment was approved and signed appointing Wm. C. Stapleton, as
Deputy Clerk, effective September 1, 1955.
The Board accepted and approved the recommendation of the Director of Public Welfare
that the Staff of that department be demoted as follows Director from step 5 to step 4,
salary $320.00; Clerk Typist from sten 6 to step 5 with salary at $214.00, the County paying
$1.00 to make it $215.00. This demotion is based on the new State Compensation Plan effectiv
January 1, 1956.
Bills were audited, approved and ordered paid from the various welfare funds as, follows:
:,*
Old Age Pension Fund $6254.76
Public Welfare Fund $1536.47
Bills covering the above gross amounts having been previously approved by the Welfare
Board were ordered paid as per lists and vouchers ordered.
The bid for Certificate #72 was tabled until the meeting of October 3, 1955 (Stanford
JobnsOn)
There being no further business the board adjourned to meet October 3, 1955, at 10:OOAM,
Approved; l,.tcr,(.),u"2
Attest: C. O. Quam
Clerk
October 3, 1955
The Board of County Commissioners of the County of Pitkin, State of Colorado met at
10 :00 AM Monday, October 3, 1955 with the following members present, C.O. Quam, Chairman;
T. J. Sardy, Orest Gerbaz, Commissioners, Robert Delaney, County Attorney; Peggy E. Coble,
Clerk.
Minutes of the meeting of September 19, 1955 were read and amended.
The following offer for tat sale certificate was accepted: $50.00 for Certificate
#72 Sale of 1919 covering Favorite Lode Mining Claim, U.S.M.S. #7072 Difficult Mining District
(Stanford H. Johnson).
The Bid of Kenneth Moore fof Lots N -0 Block 97- Aspen, was tabled until the meeting of
October 18, 1955.
Wm. C. Stapleton reported to the Commissioners that Certificate No. 60, dated December
10, 1931 was assigned to him in error and thereafter Treasury Deed issued and recorded in
Book 178 Page 219, Pitkin County Clerk's Record, Covering Morning Call, Pret'd.'guRc My Queen
and Revelle Lode Mining Claims, U.S.M.S. No. 7438,and he therefore offered to reconvey
such claims and his interest in said certificate to the County. Thereupon by motion duly
, made; seconded and adopted the Commissioners agreed to accept such conveyance.
The Bid of James C. Blanning, Jr. for Bald Eagle Millsite 5811B was tabled until the
meeting of October 18th.
The verbal offer of Fritz Benedict for the purchase of the Lux Placer Tax Sale Certif-
icate was rejected in that the Commissioners advised that they have elected to proceed to
Treasurer's Deed on the property unless it is redeemed and firther that t!ne Co »pissioners
desire to reserve the Ute Cemetery together with certain easements and streets for other I
uses.
The County Clerk reported that H. A. Deane, who was the high.est:bidder on The Puzzler
Lode Mining Claim, U.S.M.S. 7619, at the Public Sale conducted June 6, 1955, had failed to
I pay the amount bid, plus fees, although he had been notified at least three times. Therefor:
on motion duly made, seconded and unanimously accepted, the sale was ordered vacated
and the bid rejected.
Upon request, and upon motion duly made, seconded and unanimously adopted, it was agree
to grant a license to the Red Butte Cemetery Association fob the relocation and installation)
of the cemetery water line leading from Maroltts Ditch across the Castle Creek Subdivision
and place along the barrow pit of the County Road, known as 'Cemetery Lane ", subject to the
following conditions: That excavations shall be properly made and backfilled; that traffic
and the use of said road shall not be interrupted; that the line will be readily installed
and pressure tested before backfilling, all Unddr the supervision of the County Surveyor;
that the water line as installed along the County Road shall thereafter be maintained by the
user without expense to the County, and in such manner as to avoid damage to the County Road
that the Commissioners reserve the right to shut off the water in such pipeline and revoke
this license for failure to carry out the conditions hereby imposed, or in the event the
'tater line causes damage to the County Highway by reason of saturation due to leakage, or
otherwise.
On motion duly made, seconded and unanimously adopted, Walter B. Mills was granted a
license at the location and according to the conditions specified in letter from him set forPh
in full in the minutes of the Commissioners meeting for August 18, 1955, and upon the fur-
,
ther conditions that a water line to be installed along the barrow pit of the County Road, I
and to cross the County Road be installed before freezing weather; and if such pipeline
crosses the County Road, the crossing shallbe completed without interruption of traffigue I
and within a period of 24 hours; that in the event of subsequent settling of the road /to
excavation for the pipeline, that the owner of the same will repair any damage thereby
arising to the road and restore it to its former condition; that failure to abide by or
1 comply with the terms of the said letter or the additional terms imposed hereby shall re-
sult in revocation or termination of license hereby granted.
Thereafter, upon Motion duly made, seconded and unanimously adopted, a license was
granted to Henry Stein for the construction, at his expense, of a cattle guard across the
County Road leading up Maroon Creek to be located along the line of division fence at
l S2 Section 7 Twp. 11 Range 85 located on Homestead Entry Survey 42
The Cattle Guard shall be instal]e d, constructed, and maintained without expense to the
. County, and the construction shall be according to specifications and standards to be pre -
scribed by the United States Forest Service for cattle guards recently constructed along '
1 Castle Creek, and shall further be constructed according to the directions and under the
supervision of the County aurveyor. In the event of failure at any future time to adequate-
/ ly and properly maintain the said cattle guard, and keep the e safe for Rtub ;1c 1,
the Commissioners reserve the right to terminate and re o e this license. a r �fi���
the cattle guard.
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The following resolution was adopted.
RESOLUTION
Pursuant to Petition, this Board of Resolution dated the 7th day of October, 1946, estab-
lished the Pitkin County Hospital and appointed a public hospital Board of Trustees, which has,
since the acquisition of the Pitkin County Hospital, operated and maintained the same with
operating revenues plus tax revenues not exceeding one mill,
AND WHEREAS in 1953 the maximum permissable mill levy for such hospital was raised from
one mill to five mills on assessed valuation in Counties with less that 3,000 population,
AND WHEREAS the Pitkin County Hospital Board of Trustees has reported that the present
hospital bulling is inadequate to comply with the laws of the State of Colorado and is like-
ly to be ordered closed by the Board of Health of the State of Colorado, unless provision
is made for the construction of a new building for hospital purposes and has included in the
budget submitted to this Board for the year 1956, a request for a - mill levy for the accumu-
lation of a public works building fund to construct a new hospital building with equipment,
appurtenances and facilities,
AND WHEREAS this Board has concluded that a properly constructed and equipped public hos-
pital is a necessity in Pitkin County and within the limitation of available finances,
believes it would be in the public interest to accumulate funds from tax revenues to pro-
vide adequate hospital futilities, subject, however, to the desires of the people of Pitkin
County as the same may be expressed at a public hearing,
BOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Conunissioners of Pitkin County,
Colorado, that on Wednesday, October 12, 1955, at the hour of 7:30 P.M. a public hearing shall
be held in the District Court Room, Court House, Aspen, Colorado, for consideration of the
adoption by this Board of a Resolution providing for the accumulation of a public works
funds not exceeding $150,000.00 to be used for the construction of a new hospital building
with equipment and appurtenances to be located at or near Aspen, Colorado, with an annual
mill levy not to exceed three mills on the dollar of assessed valuation in Pitkin County,
in a sufficient amount to raise $150,000.00 in eight years.
BE IT FITRTIIER RESOLVED that notice of such meeting shall be published in the Aspen
Times in it's issue of October 6, 1955.
The following notice of Public Hearing was published in the Aspen Times, Oct. 6, 1955
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Notice is hereby given that on Wednesday, October 12, 1955, at the hour of 8 :00 P.M.,
a public hearing will be held in the District Court Room, Court House, Aspen, Colorado,
for the purpose of condidering a Resolution proposed to be passed by the Board of County
Commiss' oners of Pitkin County, Colorado to create a public works building fund for the
construction of a new hospital building with equipment and appurtenances at or near
Aspen, Colorado, at a cost not exceeding $150,000.00 and with the funds to be accumulated
for that purpose in an amount not to exceed •$150,000.00 an annual mill levy not exceeding
three mills on the dollar of assessed valuationin Pitkin County for a period of eight ($)
years.
At such hearing, all interested persons may appear and be heard concerning the passage
of such Resolution.
Dated and signed this 3rd day of October, 1955.
THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Cr.
OF PITEIN COUNTY, COLORADO
By C. 0. Quam
Chairman
There being no further business the Board adjourned to meet at 10:00 AM, October 18, 1955
Approved: a-ct
A #test :! % �_ C. O. Quam.
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Octber 12, 1955
A special meeting was held in the District Court Room on Wednesday, October 12, 1955
at 8 :00 P.M. Present were C. 0. Quam, T. J. Sardy, Commissioners; Robert Delaney, County
Attorney and Wm. C. Stapleton, Budget.
The meeting was called to order by Robert Delaney and the Notice of Public hearing on
the budget as well as the Notice of Public Hearing and Resolution concerning the proposed
building fund for a new hospital were read.
Thereupon Wm. Stapleton explained the proposed budget as the same is filed, including
the request for revenue and the necessary mill levy required to raise such revenue.
Mr. McLeish, of the State Board of Health, was present as were the Chairman and members
of the Hospital Board of Directors and an estimated sixty citizens.
A discussion resulted concerning the proposed resolution for the creation of a sinking
fund to build a new hospital in or near Aspen. Numerous questions were asked and answered
and it was the concenus of opinion that a public hospital was a necessity in Pitkin County.
Mr. McLeish stated that the hospital is now subject to annual licensing by the State Board
of Health; that the present hospital in many respects does not comply with the standards
required by the Health Department; that the present hospital building by extensive renovatior
could be made to comply with these standards, but that he strongly recommended new constru-
ction rather than the expenditures of money on the existing structure.
The Chairman of the Hospital Board and various members of the Board expressed opinions
in favor of new construction. Others present objected to a three mill levy because of the
; large increase in budget requirements for 1956 and because of other demands for improvements
in Aspen and vicinity as requested by the State Board of Health and for other reasons.
Thereafter the Commissioners indicated that a vote be taken by secret ballot to which
strenuous objection was voiced on the basis that the group w not representative, following
which a show of hands was called for on th- °uest'o of whether the resolution creating the sinking
fund shoudl be passed or not passed ha the group were approximately equally
divided as to the passage of the resolution.
Thereupon the meeting was declared adjourned for further consideration at the regular
Welfare Meeting of the Commissioners.
Approved: d „ ®,,
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A ttest l
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I October C:, 1955
' The Board of County Commissioners of the County of Pitkin, State of Colorado met at
10 :00 AM Wednesday, October 19, 1955, with the following members present, C. 0. Quam, Chair -
man; T. J. Sardy, Orest Gerbaz, Commissioners; Peggy E. Coble, Clerk.
Bills were audited approved and ordered paid from the various welfare funds as follows
OLD AGE PENSION FUND $6,934.51
PUBLIC WELFARE FUND $1,283.84
Bills covering the above gross amounts having been previously approved by the Welfare
Board were ordered paid as per lists and vouchers rendered.
The following resolution was adopted:
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS Elizabeth Borstner herdfore made a bid to this Board of County Commissioners
for the tax sales evidenced by tax sale certificates Yield by Pitkin County, Colorado, agains
Lots lettered F. G, H, and I, Block 31, in the City and Townsite of Aspen, Colorado; and
whereas, the bid of said Elizabeth Borstner was accepted by the Board, it being intended tha
any and all tax sale certificates held by said County of Pitkin, be sold and assigned to the
said Elizabeth Borstner, covering the said lots of land and each or any part thereof; i
AND, WHEREAS, it has been made to appear to this Board of County Commissioners that i
through mistake and error, the following described tax certificates held by this County se
jIsb!ld'.as afore - said -have not been transferred or assigned to the said Elizabeth Borstner, to- jl
wit;
Certificate No. 1195, sold December 12, 1908, describing Lot F, Block 31,Aspti ;'
I Certificate No. 1196, sold December 12, 1908, describing Lot G, Block 31,Asp -I;
Certificate No. 1197, sold December 12, 1908, describing Lot H, Block 31,Asp ;l
Certificate No. 1198, sold December 12, 1908, describing Lot I, Block 31, As. -n;
but that they and each of them sheould have been assigned and transferred by the Treasurer
of Pitkin County, Colorado, to the said Elizabeth Borstner, upon his payment of the pre -
scribed assignment fees therefor;
AND, WHEREAS, it is the desire of this Board of County Commissioners to correct and
rectify said mistake, and to carry out the intention of the bidding party and of this Board;
AND, WHEREAS, Elizabeth Borstner has since conveyed all her right, title and interest
in said property, and that title to said property is now vested in GERARD L. SANDERSEN and
CLAIRE L. SANDERSEN.
NOW,THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: That the tax sale certificates hereinabove described,
and each of them, have heretofore been sold to Elizabeth Borstner, of Aspen, Colorado, and
that through mistake and error they and each of them have not been assigned by the Treasure
of Pitkin County, Colorado, to the said Borstner, and that such assignement should have here
to fore been made. Be it Further Resolved that the Treasurer of this County is hereby
ordered and directed to make assignment of each and all the tax sale certificates herein
described, conveying all the right, title and interest of Pitkin County, Colorado, therein
and thereto, unto GERARD L. SANDERSEN and CLAIRE L. SANDERSEN of Aspen, Colorado, upon their
payment to said Treasurer of the usual assignment fees therefor.
AND IT IS HEREBY FURTHER ORDERED that the Clerk of this Board deliver a copy hereof,
i I under his hand and the seal of his office, to the Treasurer of Pitkin County, Colorado, and
that a copy hereof be entered in the recorded proceedings of this board of County Comniss-
ioners.
Dated at the City of Aspen, Pitkin County, Colorado, on this 18th day of Octobeii, A.D.
1955.
THE ID ARD OF COUNTY COMEISSIONERS
OF PITKIN COUNTY, COLORADO.
BY C. O. Quern
ATTEST: CHAIRMAN thereof.
PEGGY E. COBLE
Clerk of the Board of County .
Commissioners of Pitkin County,
Colorado.
Following extensive discussion between the Commissioners and Members of the Board of
Trustees of the Pitkin County Hospital, the following Resolution was upon Motion duly made
and seconded, unanimously adopted;
WHEREAS the Pitkin County Hospital Board of Trustees included within the Hospital
budget, for the year 1956, a request for the creation of a building fund pursuant to the
public works fund statutes for the construction of a new hospital with aprurtenances and I,
facilities, to be raised by a three mill levy on the assessed valuation in Pitkin County,
AND WHEREAS public hearing was conducted concerning the extension of such levy, at whici
sentiment was about equally divided for and against such Resolution, '
AND WHEREAS the Commissioners regard a public hospital as a matter of necessity in
Pitkin County, but believe the existing hospital will serve the present needs of Pitkin
County, and it has become apparent that a substantial increase in taxation will occur for
the year 1956, aside from hospital requirements,
AND WHEREAS the Commissioners are of the opinion that additional taxation may become
necessary in and about Aspen which, together Stith a three mill levy for hospital building
purposes, might result in great hardship to taxpayers of Pitkin County, and the Cotrueissioner.
are of the opinion that the tax situation should be further clarified before creation of
such a building fund,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Conunissioners of Pitkin County,
Colorada, that the request of the Board of Trustees of the Pitkin County Hospital for a
three mill levy upon the taxable property of Pitkin County to be used for a public works
fund in the construction of a new hospital shall not be granted and that a mill levy for
that purpose shall not be extended for the year 1956.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that there shall be included in the general fund budget for
Pitkin County for the year 1956 the levy of two mil].s for hospital rurnoses.
The following notice of Sale of Lands at public auction was ordered posted and publish= :
NOTICE OF SALE OF LANDS AT PUBLIC AUCTION
Public notice is hereby given that the undersigned will officer for sale at public
auction on Monday, the 5th day of December, 1955, at the hour of 10 :00 in the forenoon at
the front door of the County Court House, Aspen, Colorado, all of the right, title and
I interest of Pitkin County in and to the following described mining claim in the Highland
Mining District of Pitkin County, Colorado:
The Bald Eagle Mill Site, U.S.M.S. No. 5811B
Such Property will be sold to the highest bidder for cash, without abstract of title, d
without covenants of warranty, and subject torights of person in possession, if any. The
Commissioners reserve the right to reject any and all bids.
A deed without covenants of warranty will issue to the high bidder, unless such bid is
j rejected. Payment of the purchase price plus costs of advertising and recording shall be
made at the conclusion of the sale, or within one hour thereafter, and upon failure to make
such payment, the Commissioners may either vacate the sale, or award the property to the
next highest bidder.
Dated at the City of Aspen, Colorado, this 5th day of November, 1955.
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Posted November 5, 1955 THE BOARD OF COUNTY IMII STONER
Published in the Aspen Times OF PITKIN COUNTY, COLORADO
First Publication November 10, 1955 By C. 0. Quam
Last Publication November 24, 1955 Chairman
No further business appearing the Board adjourned to Meet November 7, 1955 at 10 :00 AM
Attest %E & Approved; _q
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November 7, 1955
The Board of County Commissioners of the County of Pitkin, State of Colorado met at
10 :00 AM, November 7, 1955 with the following members present: C.O. Quain Chairman;
Commissioners T. J. Sardy and Orest A. Gerbaz; Robert Delaney, County Attorney; Peggy E.
Coble, Clerk.
The R"ports of the Clerk of the County Court, Clerk of the District Court, County Clerk,
Sheriff and Service Officer were examined, approved and signed.
Bills were audited, approved and ordered paid from the various County Funds as follows:
ORDINARY FUND `'"5,306.79
ROAD AND BRIDGE FUND ,357.89
HOSPITAL FUND 2454,70
Motor Vehicle FUND • 137.89
Bills covering the above gross amounts were ordered paid as per lists and vouchers on file.
The Board accepted the resignation of the Board of Trustess of the Pitkin County
Hospital as indicated in their letter of October 20, 1955.
Stella Bayer )Effective Oct. 29, 1955
Marjorie B. Stein)
William Field )Effective Dec. 3, 1955
Kate Blakely
Frances W. Herron )Effective Dec. 31, 1955
Donald T. Randall)
It was the decision of the Board that all County Recording would be phots'tated by r.Pitkir_ County
Abstract2.Cq,at a fee of 40.70 per page, with the understanding that this price would and
could be subject to change.
Mrs. Elizabeth Borstner and Mrs. Jean Buchanan were nominated for members of the
Board of Trustees of the Pitkin County &spital.
There was extensive discussion on County Commissioner's policy concerning the Pitkin
County Hospital following which the County Attorney was directed to prepare a statement for
publication summarizing the discussion.
There being no further business the meeting adjourned to meet November 18, 1955 at 10 :OC AM
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Attest: �, Clkleer Approved: g B.ac.�r�,,,,/
Chairman
November l:, 1• LO
The Board of County Commissioners of the County of Pitkin, State of Colorado met at
10 :00 AM, November 18, 1955 with the following members present: C. 0. Guam, Chairman;
ommissioner: T. J. Sardy; Orest A. Gerbaz, being absent was excused, Peggy E. Coble, Clerk.
The minutes of the meetings of October 12, 1955, October 19, 1955 and November 7, 1955
ere read and approved.
Bills were audited, approved and ordered paid from the various welfare funds as follows:
OLD AGE PENSION FUND: 7,368.33
PUBLIC WELFARE FUND • 01,487.40
Bills covering the above gross amounts having been previously approved by the Welfare
:oard were ordered paid as per lists and vouchers rendered.
Mrs. Elizabeth Borstner and Mrs. Jean Buchanan were unanimously appointed as members of
he Board of Trustees of the Pitkin County Hospital. The terms of office and,expiration dates
pf these members will be set but in the minutes of a later meeting.
THE FOLLOWING WAS RECEIVED RELATIVE TO BUDGET, LEVIES AND TAX MATTERS:
September 14, 1955
Hon, Board of County Commissioners
Fitkin County, Colorado
C/0 Peggy Coble, County Clerk
Aspen, Colorado
Gentlemen:
The 1955 Abstract of Assessment of all taxable property in Fitkin County, has been appr-
oved by the Colorado Tax Commission, and by the State Board of Equalization.
I hereby certify that the valuation of all property subject to ad valorem taxes to be:
6,553,050.00
The above figure represents an increase over 1954 of ,$598,640.00 and with the exception oil
the year that the statewede re- appraisal program went into effect, it is the largest increas
in valuation, for any year in the past 62 years,
New Public Utility valuations accounted for but a very small part of this increase,
(approximately 1.66).
County Livestock valuation was •$32,270.00 less than last year.
Construction of new homes and businesses in and around Aspen, accounted for the major
rart of the •5598,640.00 increase,
Respectfully submitted,
,jarren J. Conner
Assessor.
NOTICE AS TO FROPOSED BUDGET
Notice is hereby given that a proposed budget has been submitted to THE BOARD OF CO''NTY
,C0 TI SSIOP ;ERS OF Pitkin County, Colorado for the ensuing fiscal year 1956. •
That a cosy of such proposed budget has been filed in the office of the County Clerk &
Recorder where the same is open for Public Inspection,
That such proposed budget will be considered at a Special Meeting of the Hoard of County
Commissioners to be held at the Court House in Aspen, Colorado on October 12, 1955 in the
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evening, at 7:30 P.M.
Any Taxpayer within such Fitkin County may at any time prior to the final adoption of the
budget file or register his objections thereto.
THE BOARD OF 00' J \TY COt"'u`I S: IONERS
Dated Sept. 27, 1955 P TTKIN COUNTY, COLORADO
C. 0. Guam Chairman.
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The following is the Consolidated Budget Summary as approved and adopted for the fiscal
year 1956:
COUNTY GENERAL FUND
Total Expenditures 78,780.50 Valuation $6,558,050.00
Revenues other than property tax 13,200.00
1 Property Tax revenue. 65,580.50
"Total Revenue 7
Levy in Mills 10.00
CONTINGENT FUND Total Expenditures 9,64.2.77
Revenues other than property tax r 200.00
P-2operty Tax Revenue 1,442.77
Bat. Jan. 1st 8,000.00
Total Revenues 9,642.77
Levy in Mills .22
ROAD at BRIDGE FUND
Total Expenditures 76,777.71
Revenues other than property tax 62,350.00
Property tax revenue 14,427.71
Total revenue (6,777.71
Levy in Mills 2.20
PUBLIC WELFARE FUND
Total Expenditures 21,398.55
Balance.-Jan, 1 3,000.00
Revenues other than property tax 13,152.11
Property tax revenue 5 246.
Total revenues 1 39'.
Levy in Hills .86
HOSPITAL FEND
Total Expenditures 47,334.12
Revenues other than property tax 34,218.12
Property tax revenue 13,116.10
Total Revenues 47,334.12
Levy in Hills 2.00
COLORADO RIVER CONSERVATION DIST.
Total Expenditures 983.71
Property Tax revenue 993.71
Total revenue 983.71
Levy in Mills .15
COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOL FUND
Total Expenditures 29,511.23
Property tax revenue 29,511.23
Total Revenues 29 511.23 _
1 Levy in Tills 4. ;0 (as set by leFTislation)
A more complete breakdown of the revenues and expenditures of the various County Officers
and other Spending Amencies may be found in the Filed Budget either in the County Clerks
office or the Tax Commission.
APPLICATION FOR COUNTY INCREASE IF LEVY
To the COLORADO TAX COMMISSION
The Board of County Commissioners of PITKIN County, hereby petition the Colorado Tax
Commission for permission to levy 19.87 mills, producing .$130,308.46, for County purposes
for the year 1956, as shown by schedules below.
. INFO;RMATION
Assessed valuation of County last year $5,595,410 Valuation of County this year $5,558,050
evy last year in mills 15.76; in dollars ;p 93,920.30 proposed levy in mills 19.87 in Dollars
$130, 308.146
PREVIOUS YEAR CURRENT YEAR
Schedule of Funds Mills Dollars Mills Dollars
(B) County General Fund 9.00 $53,634,69 10.00 $65,560.50
(0) Contingent Fund .30 1,787,82 .22 1,)1112,77
(D) Road & Bridge Fund 2.20 13,110.70 2.20 14,427.71
(E) public Welfare Fund 1.00 5,595.41 .80 5,246.)111
(H) Public Hospital Fund 1.00 5,595.41 2.00 13,116.10
Total County 13.50 80,1 +52.03 15 99,813.52
Colorado River Consv. .16 953.51 .15 983.71
Co. Public School 2.10 1 4.50 29,511.23
TOTALS 15.76 93,920.30 19.37 130,303.46
The Board of County Commissioners request that the Colorado Tax Commission authorize the lev
ies as applied for.
October 19, 1955
Peggy E.0 oble County Clerk By C. 0. Quam Chairman
APPROVAL OF LEVIES BY TAX COMMISSION AS FOLLOWS:
BOARD OF COUNTY CO TI SSIONERS, Denver, Colorado October 26, 1955
Pitkin County, Aspen, Colorado
The application of your Board of County Commissioners for a levy of 19.87 mills for the
year 1956 is approved and authorized as follows:
Schedule of Funds Levy in mills
(L) County General Fund 10.00
(C) Contingent Fund .22
(D) Road & Bridge Fund 2.20
(E) Public Welfare Fund .30
(H) Public Hospital Fund 2.00
(I) County Public School Fund 4.50
. [I Colorado River Conservation .15
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Total 19.87
COLORADO TAX COMMISSION I
,ATTEST: BY J R Seaman
Paul F. Perske
ZEAL) Chairman
Secretary
RECEIPT OF FILING AP;NUAL BUDGET
COLORADO TAX COMMISSION
DENVER October 25, 1955 1 1
I=irs. Peggy E. Coble Clerk
Pitkin County Aspen, Colorado
Dear Mrs. Coble:
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We acknowledge receipt of Annual Budget of Pitkin County, Colorado, to the Colorado Tax
Commission for the year ending December 31, 1956,
Very truly yours, 1
A. A. Fi-chael, Statistician
The Application of Aspen Fire Protection District was approved by the Tax Rommission and is
attached hereto. Levy not to exceed One and one half mills.
The Application of the Colorado River later Conservancy Dist. was approved by the Tax
Commission and is attached hereto. Levy not to exceed .15 mill.
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The Application of the Aspen Sanitation District was approved by the Tax Commission and is
attached hereto. Levy not to exceed One Mill.
The Application of Jt. School.Distrj.ct No. 1, Pitkin -Eagle County was approved by the Tax
Commission and is attached hereto. Levy not to exceed 13.83 Mills.
The application of the City of Aspen was approved by the tax commission and is attached
hereto. Levy not to exceed.19 mills.
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PITKIN COUNTY SCHOOL LEVIES 1956
DISTRICT NO. VALUATION SPECIAL POST ,WAR BOND & INT. COUNT
1 $4,534,470 12.83 - 3.53 4.5 •
Jt, 1 1,496,300 13,93 1.00 - 4.5 .
Jt. 12 527,280 6.90 - - 4.5
C.U.H.S. 527,230 3.o8 - 6.05 4.5
Lettie Lee Brand
County Supt. Schools
PTTKTN COUNTY PUBLIC HOSPITAL
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Asxe n, Colorado 12 September 1955
Honorable Board of County Commissioners
Pitkin County
Aspen, Colorado
Gentlemen:
The trustees of the Pitkin County Public Hospital have directed me to submit to
you in this letter which is attached to the proposed Hospital budget for 1956, their formal
request that the Commissioners levy a 3 mill tax for 1956 and ensuing years as necessary,
to create a sinking fund according to law for the purpose of building a new hospital or
additions to the present hospital.
It is the Trustees' recommendation at this time that the hospital should be located on
the present hospital grounds, should be of about 10 -bed size, to cost about $150,000.
Respectfully,
Pitkin County Public hospital
Board of Trustees by
William Field President
This request was rejected by the Board and a resolution concerning the levy is set out in
the minutes of a previous meeting.
An appropriation resolution for the fiscal year 1956 was approved and adopted as follows:
APPROPRIATION RESOLUTION e"`
WHEREAS, this Board of County have adopted a budget for Pitkin County, Colo-
rado, for the fiscal year 1956, which budget is in writing and on file in the office of the
!Clerk & Recorder of Pitkin County, Colorado.
AND WHEREAS, by law it is required that an appropriation resolution be passed and adopted Cosi
by this governing body for the fiscal year 1956 for Pitkin County, Colorado, to make the
aforesaid budget effective for the objects and purposes therein specified; .
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of the County of Pitkin,
in the State of Colorado, that there are hereby appropriated the following sums of m)ney from
the several finds herein shown, for the objects and purposes set forth in the 1956 budget for
support of said County for and during the fiscal year beginning January 1, 1956 and ending
December 31, 1956, for expenditures by the several offices, departments, boards, commissions
and other spending agencies of said County having jurisdiction to make such expenditures,
. towit:
ORDIIARY FUND
Total Ordinary Expenses '$ 73,799.00
Treasurers Commissions 2,500.00
Estimated Uncollected Taxes 2,431.50
Total 787775
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CONTINGENT FUND
Total Ordinary Expenses 9,500.00
Treasurers Commissions 100.00
iEstimated Uncollected Taxes 42.77
Total 9,
1 ROAD & BRIDGE FUND i
Total Road & Bridge Fund Expenses 75,3
;Treasurers Commissions 977.71
;Estimated Uncollected Taxes 500,00
Total 76,777.71 .
1PUBLIC .+ELFARE FUND
Total Public Welfare Fund Expenses 20,351,08
• Treasurers Commissions 300.00
Estimated Uncollected 'faxes 247.47 •
Total 21,398.5
HOSPITAL. FUND •
Total Hospital Fund Expenses 46,394.1 ',
Treasurers Commissions 540.00
Estimated Uncollected Taxes 400.00
Total 47,334.12 i
COLORADO RIVER I CrNSE i'JATT CN DISTRICT
Total Expenses including Treasurers Fees
and uncollected taxes 983.71
COUNTY PUBLIC SCIIOOL FUND
Total Expenses including Treasurers Fees and
uncollected taxes 29,511.23
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED the the income of said County of Pitkin as esitmated in said Budget
and as provided by tax levy, and other revenues of said County, for the fiscal year 1956, are
hereby appropriated in the amounts according to the funds specified in said Budget for the
purposes of meeting the expenditures in this resolution authorized,
IN WITNESS WBEREOF, The Board of County Commissioners of the County of Pitkin, State of
Colorado, have caused their names to be hereunto subscribed by their Chairman duly authorized
on this 7th day of November A.D. 1955, duly attested be their Clerk under his hand and the
seal of said County. THE BOARD OF COUNTY CC T?mISSIONERS OF THE C0?`NTY OF PITKIN,
ATTEST: pegsy E. Coble STATE OF COLORADO
Countyk. By C. 0. quam Chairman. •
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CERTIFICATE OF FILING B?'DCET:
SLATE OF COLORADO)
COUNTY OF PITKIN )ss.
PEGGY E. COBLE being first duly sworn, on oath, deposes and says: That she is
the County Clerk of Pitkin County; that said local government did, on the 19th day of October
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" A.D., 1955, file with the proper officials its budget for the period from Jan. 1, 1956 to
Lecember 31, 1956 in due manner and form, as required by law.
1 Peggy E. Coble —
e) (SEAL) County Clerk A: Recorder.
Subscirbed and sworn to before me this 19th day of October, A.D. 1955.
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Valeska Broughton
Deputy County Clerk ?: Recorder.
No further business appearing the Board adjourned to meet December 5, 19$ at 10 :00 A.M.
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Attest: .,s��i�e� Approved: l� 'Wt.( '.( 4 irM9/
^ � Clerk. Chairman.
December .5, 1955
The Board of County Commissioners of the County of Pitkin, State of Colorado net at
10 :00 AM, December 5, 1955 with the following members present: C. 0. Quam, Chairman;
:ommissioners T. J. Sardy and Crest A. Gerbaz; Robert Delaney, C ounty Attorney; Peggy E.
,oble, Clerk.
Whereas pursuant to order of this Board, notice has heretofore been issued, posted and
Eublished as required by law for the sale at Public Auction of the interest of Pitkin County
in and to the land described hereinafter.
AND WHEREAS pursuant to said notice the said land was offered for sale at Public Auction!,
E..t the Front Door of the Court House in the City of Aspen, Colorado, on the 5th day of Dane -
iber 1955, at the hour of 10.00 clock in the forenoon , at which o � time 'James e, Blotting, Jr.'
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was the highest and best bidder on the Bald Eagle 4illsite 5811E U.S.M.S. in the Highland
Mining District, and the Commissioners having concluded that such is not required
for use by Pitkin County and that no higher or better bids could be obtained, has determined
- ,;hat such bid should be accepted.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of Pitkin County, Colo -
rado, that the bid of James C. Blanning, Jr. in the amount of t330.00 for the Bald Eagle
Millsite, U.S.M.S. 58118, Highland Mining District, shall be and hereby is accepted and that
-, payment of such amount, plus costs of advertising and recording has been paid and that C.O.
Quam, has as designated Commissioner executed and delivered a Deed transferring and conveying;
without warranty the interest of Pitkin County in And to the said property.
The Board directed that the following mining claims be advertised for sale at Public
Auction: Cave, U.S.M.S. No. 6755; Jack Adam, U.S.M.S No. 5933; Washington, U.S.M.S. and •
Little Prince, U.S.M.S. No. 6839, all located in the Highland Mining District.
•' It was directed by the Board that the County Attorney was to execute diuelaimer on be-
half of the Board of Co Cormissioners in Civil Action No. 2969 entitled Frederic A.
Benedict, et al, vs. George C. Vickery, et al, upon making adequate provisions for protection
of streets and public easements.
The reports of the Clerk of the County Court, Clerk of the District Court, County Clerk I
and Recorder, Sheriff and Service Officer were examined andapproved and signed.
Bills were audited, approved and ordered paid from the various County Funds as follows: ,
ORDINARY FUND $6005.42
ROAD AND BRIDGE FUND $4263.07
HOSPITAL FUND tt2926.34
MOTOR VEHICLE FUND 21.41 I
Bills covering the above gross amout3ts were ordered paid as per lists and vouchers on
file.
The following Resolution was passed unanimously by the Board:
I
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS the Board of County Commissioners of Pitkin county, Colorado, has been petition
ed by Walter P. Paepcke and John V. Spachner, owners of the land adjacent to the County Road I
described hereinafter to vacate and close such road,
AND WHEREAS the County Commissioners after investigation have found and determined that
the said roadway as hereinafter described is not presently being maintained by the County;
that an improved alternative County road is available and being maintained throughout the
kear, leading up Brush Creek to serve-the same area served by the road hereinafter described,
and that the roadway hereinafter vacated is not needed or required by the publicoand that no I
person will be deprived of access to his property by vacating and abandoning such roadway,
AND WHEREAS a portion of the roadway hereinafter vacated crosses the landing strip of
the airport southwest of Aspen, and vehicular traffic on said roadway across the landing stri4
is becoming increasingly dangerous both to occupants of vehicles using the roadway, and to
aircraft occupants landing and taking off,
AND WHEREAS the said landing strip is available for use by the public, and is handling
a greatly increasing volume of air traffic, to the general benefit of the County. 1!
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of Pitkin County, I
Colorado, that they do hereby vacate, abandon and declare closed to public use that certain
section of County Road leading over, through and across Lots 1)h 16, 8 and 6, Section 34, 1
Tp. 9 S., R. 85 W. of the 6th P.M., more particularly described as beginning at a point on
the West right -of -way line of State Highway No. 82 whence the Si- Corner of Section 34, Tp. 9 ,I
S., R. 85 W. of the 6th P.M. bears S. 12 ° 18 1 W. 1220 feet, thence S. 20 °26 E. 1724.90 feet;
- thence N. 89 ° 54 1 W. 371.19 feet, thence from the true point of beginning which is on the
est right -of -way line of the said Colorado Highway No. 83 as described above, S. 12 ° 18 1 W. 1
1660 feet, thence S. 54 ° 00 1 W. 482 feet to the North and East right -of -way line of County
primary road designated as No. 10 known as Brush Creek road; the said roadway hereby vacated
■eing approximately 40 feet in width and containing 1.9 acres more or less.
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS petition has been filed with the Board of County Commissioners of Pitkin County,
Colorado, by Muriel Oakes Ames, Louise Branch, Robert Barnard, Milo S. Ketchum and Gretchen
,. Ketchum, being all of the otters of Lots adjacent to the alley described hereinafter across
Block 101, Hallamis Addition to the t en C of As County f Pitkin and State of Colorado to ,
the said alley on Lot 101, subject to res ervation y o r easements
acate y f j
Pitki ANDo WHEREAS uc C etAti h s beeporSePdrrf`a.�8r-8it oP�� be lns`iorle'�Snguponrr ;Plc n o ,
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petition approving such vacation of alley,
AND WHEREAS the Commissioners have found and determined that the vacation of such alley
will not deprive any person of access to his property.
NOW, TI IEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of Pitkin County,
Colorado, that the alley over, across and through Block 101, Hallam's Addition to the City of
Aspen, County of Pitkin, State of Colorad &, is hereby vacated and abandoned, except that therD
is specifically reserved from this vacation an easement for utilities, including, but with-
out limitation, sewer lines, and telephone or electric transmission lines either overhead or
underground, together with the right of access for installation, construction, maintenance
and operation of all such utilities. tOID4
The Bond of Elinore Jane Birkholz as Superintendent of Pitkin County Public Hospital
was ordered cancelled as of December 3, 1955 and a new Bond written for Alice M. Winslow who
is to replace Miss Birkholz.
The following authority for purchase of Narcotics was issued to Alice M. Winslow:
STATE OF COLORADO ) ss.
COUNTY OF PITKIN )
This is to certify that Alice M. Winslow whose signature appears below is duly appointed and quali-
fied to purchase narcotics for the use of Pitkin County Public Hosptial, Aspen, Colo..
This appointment succeeds that of Elinore J. Birkholz who is no longer employed by said Hos-
pital Board and whose appointment as purchaser of Narcotics is therefore terminated as of
•ecember 3, 1955.
THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF PITK.IN coUNT:
COLORADO
By C.O. uam
Chairman
Attest: Peggy E. Coble
ounty Clergy
Signature of qualified purchaser
Alice M. Winslow
Alice M. Winslow, R.N.
Signed by Alice Y. Winslow in my presence
° . i , ��o" ^ `^ �Pe�ngy E. Coble
�✓ ounty Clerk ots
Clinton B. Stewartvand Francis Kalmes w trea - nominated members of the Pitkin County
rospital Board.
There being no further business the Board adjourned to meet December 19, 1955 at 10100 All
Attest .zi�.�(3 e /�
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uhairman
December 19,
The Board of County Commissioners of the County of Pitkin, State of Colorado met at
10 :00 AM, December 19, 1955 with the following members present: C.O. Quam, Chairman; Commis- Pr
sioners: T. J. Sardy and Crest A. Gerbaz, Peggy E. Coble, Clerk.
The minutes of the meetings of November 18 and December 5, 1955 were reak and approved.
Bills were audited, approved and ordered paid from the various welfare funds as follows:
OLD AGE PENSION FUND :
PUBLIC WELFARE FUND: fi, ss >G
Bills coverint the above gross amounts having been previously approved by the Welfare
Board were ordered paid ps per lists and vouchers rendered.
The following notice of Sale of Lands at Public Auction was ordered posted and publishe :
NOTICE OF SALE OF LANDS AT PUBLIC AUCTION
P ublic notice is hereby given that the undersigned will offer for sale at public auc-
tion on Monday,the 6th day of February, 1956, at the hour of 10 o'clock in the forenoon at
the front door of the County Court House, Aspen, Colorado, all of the right, title and
interest of Pitkin County in and to the following described mining claim in the Highland
Mining District of Pitkin County, Colorado:
Cave U.S.M.S. 6755
Jack Adam, U.S.M.S. No. 5933
The Washington, U.S.M.S. No.596L1.
The Little Prince, U.S.M.S. No. 6889
The above claim being located in the SW *- of Section 30, Tp. 1OS., R. 84 W. of the 6th
P.M. and in the N4 of Section 31, Tp. 10 S., R. 84 W. of the 6th P.M.
Such property will be sold in parcels or en masse to the highest bidder for cash,
without abstract of title, and without covenants of warranty, and subject to rights of perso
in possession, if any. The Cotruaissioners reserve the right to reject any and all bids.
A deed without covenants of warranty will issue to the high bidder, or bidders, unless
such bid or bids be rejected. Payment of the purchase price plus costs of advertising end
recording shall be made at the conclusion of the sale, or within one hour thereafter, and
upon failure to make such payment, the Commissioners may either vacate the sale, or award
the property to the next highest bidder or bidders.
Dated at the City of Aspen, Colorado, this 19th day of December, 1955.
THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIOiv RS
1 OF PITKIN COUNTY, COLORADO
BY C.O. QUAMCHAIRMAN
(Published in the Aspen Times January 5, 1956 and January 19, 1956)
Mrs. Rose Stanton was nominated as a member of the Hospital Board to replace Mr. Francis
Kalmes who declined the nomination.
Miss Louise M. Berg was re- appointed as a member of the Library Board effective January
11, 1956 to December 3ist, 1960, and so notified. I "�
it The following resolution was adopted:
RESOLUTION
ii WHEREAS the Road and Bridge Fund and The General Fund of Pitkin County have become
depleted due to expenditures made necessary in order to prepare for application to patent
certain lands adjacent to Aspen, most of which are included upon the Tax Rolls, an emergency -
which could not have been reasonably foreseen at the time of the adoption of the 1955 Budget,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of Pitkin County, Colo
hra do that there is hereby appropriated from the County Contingent Fund to The County Road
!and bridge Fund the sum of ?700.00 and from the Contingent Fund to the County General Fund th
sum of $3,000,00 to defray necessary expenses for the remainder of the claendar year, 1955.
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There being no further business the board adjourned to meet December 30, 1955 at 10 :OOAM'
to approve salaries for December 1955. , C7. ,p bb'
`I Attest :0e Cha man
»County Clerk
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December 30, 1955
The Board of County Commissioners of the County of Pitkin, State of Colorado met at
10 :00 AM, December 30, 1955, with the following members present: C. 0. Quam, Chairman; Com-
missioners; T. J. Sardy and Crest A. Gerbaz, Peggy E. Coble, Clerk.
Salaries for December 1955 were audited, approved and ordered paid from various funds
- as follows:
ORDINARY FOND 33 01)I11; 30
ROAD FUND 2,568.25
HOSPITAL'FUND 2,416.95
. The amount of $8,107.98 having been received by the County Commissioners from the Forest
Service for apportionment to the County Roads and Schools the same was apportioned as follows:
Dist. No. Census Amounts Totals
1 Re: 312 34,5 plus *300.75 $4,
Jt. 1 73 1,052.66 plus 72.70 1,125.36
Jt. 12 • 22 317.24 plus 21.91 339.15
TO SCHOOLS $6,265.26
TO RAADS 1, 8)12.72
5,107.95
- .'The following Road Overseers were appointed: John Snyder, Aspen District; Claude
Crawley, Frying Pan'District; Roy Whitbeck, Crystal River District.
There being no further business the Board adjourned to meet January 3, 1956.
Attest: O p/ fl 61)-d T ,,;, i Chairman
my Clerk
• January 3, 1956
The Board of County Commissioners of the County of Pitkin, State of Colorado met at
10 :00 AM, Hanuau7 3, 1956, with the following members present: C.O. Quam, Chairman; Com-
missioners: T. J. Sardy and Crest A. Gerbaz;-Retert Delaney, County Attorney; P =ggy E. Coble,
Clerk.
'- Reports of th- Clerk of the County Court, Clerk of the District Court, Canty Clerk,
Sheriff and Service •fficer were examined, approved and signed.
Bills were audit.., approved and ordered paid from the various County ' ds as follows:
ORDINARY FUND 2,222.94
ROAD AND BRIDGE se , 6,846.59
HOSPITAL FUND 1,370.02
MOTOR VEHICLE FUND 25.49
Mrs. Rose Stanton, .,,one Mason and Stan Bealmear were appoint . as members of the Board
of Trustees of the Pitkin 1 runty Hospital. The term of office an. expiration dates of these
members will be set out in +«e minutes of a later meeting. -
The Board ordered that i.e following notice of sealed bids •e published:
'OTICE OF SEALED BIDS
Notice is hereby given th sealed proposals will be re -ived at the Office of the County
Clerk and Recorder, Court House Aspen, Colorado, on or bef• -e the 18th day of January 1956,
at the hour of 10 :00 AM, and to •: opened at the last ment •ned date, and heard at public
meeting of the Board of County Co., issioners of Pitkin Co .ty, to be held at said time in the
Commissioners Room for gasoline an' diesel fuel to be us-d in Pitkin County Vehicles for the
remainder of the year 1956. Bids . ould be submitted ‘- parately for gasoline and for diesel
fuel, to be delivered at Aspen and bpndale, Calera... The County Commissioners reserve
the right to reject or accept any or .11 proposals s .witted.
t ' THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
OF PITKIN COUNTY, COLORADO
By C.O. Quarn, Chairman
The Continuation Bonds of John Snyde & C -ude Crowley were approved and ordered filed.
The Commissioners having heretofore a..r. liquor liceasezapplications and issued
licenses hereinafter mentioned and such act... having been omitted from the minutes, it was
upon motion duly made, seconded and unanime • y adopted, ordered that the approval of liquor
license applications and County License s • ," ered 30, Laurence M. Elisha, dba Meadows Chalet
and No. 31, E. F. Armstrong, dba Copper K- tle of the Four Seasons, for the year 1956 be
entered in the minutes of Commissioners cee• gs for-this meeting,
The Jury List for the April term pi the Di- rict Court for Pitkin County was selected.
There being no further business t -e Beard a•, ourned to meet January 10, 1956 at 10 :00 AM
to consider any old business and to r-- orgknize f„ the year 1956,
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The Board of County Commi met at 10 :00 A.M. January 10, 1956, with the following .
embers present; C.O. Qua°, 0 = irman; Commissioners T.J. ardy and Crest Gerbaz; Peggy E.
oble, Clerk.
No 6ldtbusihesanappear •g it was regularly moved by C•, issioner Gerbaz, seconded by
ommissioner Sandy that the -oard adjourn Sine Die:
It was regularly move- by Commissioner Sardy and second:. by Commissioner Berbaz that
.0. Quam be elected as t mporary Chairman, Carried.
Nominations were op ned for permanent Chairman, with Mr. ..erbaz nominating T. J. Sardy
d was seconded by C.0 Quam. Nominations were closed and T. . Sardy took the chair as
ermanent chairman.
T.J. Sardy nomin: ed Crest Gerba as vice chairman and he w elected.
Robert Delaney :s appointed by the Board to serve County_ for the year 1956
r during the pleas e of the Board at a salary of $100.00 per won
Roy Bandy was ppointed to serve as Inventory Officer at a sal y of $1.25 per hour
uring the pleasur- of the Board.
Dr. Hans Vo umetti was appointed as County Physician for 1956 , r during the pleasure
f the Board.
Milton Conner was re- appointed as Service Officer and Probation 0 icer for 1956.
The following Deputies were approved as appointed as follows: Val-ska Broughton, Deputy
ounty Clerk; Dorothy Mikkelsen, Deputy County Assessor; Helen Zelnick, neputy County Tress -
rer, at no change in salary.
Ralph L. McKee was appointed County Auditor and Budget Assistant during the pleasure of
he Board and the salary will be set out in the minutes of a later meeting.
Pitkin County Bank was named the County Depository during the pleasure of the Board_
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