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Dec, 31, 1952
- The Board of County Commissioners of the County of Pitkin State of Colorado met at 10 :00
A, M. December 31,,,1.953 with the following members present: C. 0. Quam, Chairman; T. J. Sardy
and Orest A. Gerbaz, Commissioners; Wm C. Stapleton, Clerk. ( An Adjourned meeting)
Minutes,of the meeting held December 18, 1952 were read and approved.
Bills were audited, approved and ordered paid from the various County funds as follows:
Ordinary Fund $3,730.88
Road & Bridge Fund 3,747.75
Hospital Fund 1,472.70
Motor Vehicle Fund 19.03
Bills covering the above Gross amounts were ordered paid as per lists and vouchers en - file.
No further wusio=ss :a•earing the Board adjourned to meet Jan. 5, 1953 at 10 :00 A.M.
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The Board of County Commissioners placed an -order with Motorola Inc. for a Mobile receiver ar.d
Unichannel Receiver for the use of the Sheriff's office and Car in connection with the State
Patrol, The cost of these tou:be $726,30 plus installation.
Jan. 5, 1953. •
The Board of County Commissioners of'the County of Pitkin, State of'Colorado met at - 10 :00
A. M. January 5, 1953 with the following members present: C. 0. Quam, Chairman; T. J. Sardy
and Orest A. Gerbaz, Commissioners; Geo. J. Petre, County Attorney; Wm C. Stapleton, Clerk.
The reports of the County Clerk, Clerk of the County Court, Clerk of the District Court,
Sheriff and Service officer were examined, approved and signed.
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The Petition of Aspen Lodge No. 221., B.P. 0. Elks for the abatement of 1952 taxes covering
the following described property and with the following request was approved:
Lots K -L -M, Block 94, Aspen; Assessed Valuation $18,590.00, Tax $818.70
Your petitioner respectfully requests that since the Elks'Lodge of Aspen, exists for the
purpose of doing as much charitable work as within its means, be subject to ad valorem taxes
on only that part of their building which is being rented, or approximately one -half of the
total area, resulting in a tax of 6409.35.
Whereupon the following resolution was passed and adopted:
RESOLUTION OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WHEREAS, The County Commissioners of Pitkin County, State of C alorado, at a duly and lawfully
called regular meeting held on the 5th day of January, A.D. 1953, at which meeting there were
present the following members Clarence 0. Quam, T. J. Sardy, Orest A. Gerba notice of such
meeting and an opportunity to be present having been given to the Assessor of said County anc
said Assessor Warren J. Conner being present; and
WHEREAS, The said County Commissioners have carefully- considered the within application,
and are fully advised in relation thereto,
NOW BE IT RESOLVED, That said petition be granted and the recommendation of the Assessor
be concurred in, and an abatement allowed on an assessed valuation of $18,590.00 on general
taxes for the year 1952, tax $ 818.70- Abatement $409.35.
MEMBERS VOTING:
Affirmative 3, Negative 0.
The above abatement was also recommended by the Assessor and approved by the Tax Commission
on Jan. 7, 1953. .
No further business appearing the Board adjourned to meet January 13, 1953 at 10 :00 A.M.
for their rz :r r-.rga '_ation meeting.
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Jan. 13, 1953 .
The Board of County Commissioners of the County of Pitkin, State of Colorado met at 10:00
. A. M. January 13, 1953 with the following members present : - C. 0. Quam, Chairman; T. J. Sardy
and Orest A. Gerbaz, commissioners; Wm C. Stapleton, Clerk.
As no old business appeared which should be taken care of by this Board the 1952 Board
of County Commissioners or Pitkin County, Colorado adjourned Sine Die.
Nominations were opened for temporary Chairman and upon motion duly seconded and carried
C. 0. Quam was elected.
Nominations were then opened for Chairman to serve this board for the ensuing year.
T. J. Sardy was nominated chairman and as no further nominations were made T. J. Sardy was
elected by acclamation,
Crest A. Gerbaz was nominated for Vice - Chairman to serve this board for the ensuing year
and as no further nominations were made he was elected by Acclamation.
The following deputies of the County Officials were approved by the Board:
Patricia Maddalone, Deputy County Treasurer; Valeska Broughton, Deputy County Clerk;
M. M. Neihardt, Temporary Deputy County Clerk; Rita Loushin, Deputy County Assessor; Frank
Loushin, Deputy County Coroner. ° -
The.salaries of the Various Deputies except Deputy Coroner was set at $200,00 per month. ,
The following Road Overseers were appointed: John Snyder, Aspen District; Claude Crowley,
Frying Pan District; Roy Whitbeck, Crystal River District,a_to serve in their various dist-
ricts or during the pleasure of the Board.
The extention of the above named Road Overseer's Bonds in the amount of $1,000.00 each
given by them and Western Surety Co. was approved.
Mr. Ralph L. McKee was appointed County Auditor and Budget Assistant at a salary of
$500.00 per year.
Pitkin County Bank named as County Depository during the pleasure of the Board.
The following Official Bonds were approved as to form and sufficiency:
The Bond of Lorain R. Herwick as Sheriff in the amount :of $5,000 with Western Surety as Surety.
The Bond of Wm C. Stapleton as County Clerk ZE Recorder in the Amount of $5,000.00 with Western
Surety as Surety.
The Bond of E. E. Jackson as County Assessor in the amount of $6,000.00 with Western Surety
as Surety.
The Bond of E. E. Jackson as County Assessor (State Bond) in the amount of $1,000.00 with
Western Surety as Surety.
The Bond of G. E. Buchanan as County Surveyor in the amount of $1,000,00 with Western Surety
as Surety.
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The Bond of Ruby M. Bandy as Justice of the Peace, first justice precinct in the amount
.'•.}1,000,00 with Western Surety as Surety.
the Bond of J. B. Bray as Justice of the Peace, first justice precinct in the amount of
1,000.00 with Western Surety as Surety.
he Bond of Wm R. Shaw as County Judge in the amount of '$5,000.00 with National Surety as
.urety.
- the Bonds of T. J. Sardy as County Commissioner, first Commissioners District in the amount
of $5,000.00 with Western Surety as Surety was approved by District Judge Clifford H. Darrow.
he Bond of Orest A. Gerbaz as County Commissioner, second commissioners district in the
:mount of $5,000.00 with Western Surety as Surety was approved by District Judge Clifford H.
so Farrow, .
IIII The County Clerk was instructed to call for Bids for Gas & Diesel Fuel for the comming
pear.
The applications for County Attorney and County Physician were discussed and tabled to the
ext meeting.
Mr, Kenneth C. Balcomb, Jr, was appointed as Assistant District Attorney by District Att-
orney Robert Delaney and approved by District Judge Clifford H. Darrow,
The Resignation of Mrs. Winifred W, Gardiner as Member of the Hospital Board was accepted
with regret and upon reccomendation of the Hospital Board' Mrs. Henry Stein was approved as
a member to replace her. The term ending January 195r which was the original term of Justin
Cerise.
Lorain R. Berwick was appointed Janitor or Custodian of Pitkin County Court House and the
appropriate resolution concerning salary and duties will be set out in full in the minutes
of a later meeting.
.� No further business appearing the Board adjourned to meet January 19, 1953 at 10:00 A.M. Ar/ eiti
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January 19, 1953
The Board of County Commissioners of the County of Pitkin, State of Colorado met at 10 :00
A.M. January 19, 1953 with the following members present: T. J. Sardy, Chairman; Orest A,
Gerbaz and C. 0. Quam, Commissioners; Win C. Stapleton, Clerk,
Bills were audited and ordered paid from the Various welfare finds as follows:
OLD AGE PENSION FUND 0,982.57
PUBLIC WELFARE FUND 1,113.49
Bills covering the above gross amounts having been previously approved by the Welfare j
Department were ordered paid as per lists and vouchers rendered,
The Salary for the Pitkin County Welfare Stenographer was discussed and it was agreed to
1, increase the salary to $200.00 per month. previous
The appointment of County Attorney having been tabled at a / meeting it was discussed
and the Chairman called for nominations. Mr. Quam nominated T. L. Shaw seconded by Sardy,
• Mr, Gerbaz nominated Mr. Geo, J. Petre. A vote was taken Mr, Quam and Mr. Sardy voting yes
�' for Mr. Shaw and Mr, Gerbaz voting No. Mr. Shaw was declared elected.for the year oP during
The Salary of County attorney was set at 375.00 per (the pleasure of the Board.
: month for the year 1953.
The appointment of County Physician having been tabled at a previous meeting it was dis-
cussed and it was decided by the Board to discontinue the Office of County Fhysician and
appoint a Health Officer instead.
The Chairman called for nominations and Mr. Gerbaz nominated Dr. Robert C, Lewis, seconde.
by Mr. Quam. Mr.Sardy nominated Dr. Robert Barnard. A vote was taken Mr, Quam and Mr. Gerbaz
voting yes for Dr. Lewis, Mr. Sardy voting no.
The salary for Health Officer was set at $10.00 pet plus fees and mileage where cause
demanded it. 1
Warrants were cancelled for the semi - annual period ending December 31, 1952.
No further business appearing the Board adjourned to meet February 2, 1953 at 10:00 A.M. 1
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Peb, 2, 1953
The Board of County Commissioners of the County of Pitkin, State of Colorado met at
i0 :00 A. M. Feb. 2, 1953 with the following members present: T. J. Sardy, Chairman; Orest A.
erbaz and C. 0. Quam, Commissioners; T. L. Shaw, County Attorney; Wm C. Stapleton, Clerk.
The minutes of the meetings held December 31, 1952, January 5, 13 & 19, 1953 were read and
1 :pproved.
The reports of the County Clerk, Clerk of the County Court, Clerk of the District Court,
Sheriff and Service officer were examined, approved and signed.
Bills were audited, approved and ordered paid from the various County funds as follows: I'
ORDINARY FUND $ 5,974.93 I
ROAD & BRIDGE FUND 19,469.65
HOSPITAL FUND 3,581.59
/., MOTOR VEHICLE FUND 3,677.91{
I Bills covering the above gross amounts were ordered paid as per lists and vouchers on file.
Milton G. Conner was appointed to serve Pitkin County, Colorado as service Officer and
rrobation Officer for the year 1953 or during the pleasure of the Board.
Mr, Roy Bandy was appointed the officer to take County Inventory at a salary of 31.25 per hr.
"� The Bond of Lettie Lee Brand with United, Fidelity and Guaranty Co. as surety in the
•mountof $2000.00 was approved. 1
Othel Brodie being no longer Business Manager of Pitkin County Public Hospital and Mary Lou
*eery being appointed in her stead, The Western Surety Company was by resolution released fro
liability after this date on behalf of the said Othel Brodie and the Agent was instructed to
1 ave Bond No. 435256 -52 transferred to cover the Liability of the said Mary Lou Henry.
The Application of the A & T Company Inc. for a Package Liquor L,cense at Redstone, Colored
a as approved.
The Aspen Chamber of Commerce asked the Board of County Commissioners to go on record as
•iving their moral suptort to the University of Chicago in establishing a branch of their
indergraduate College nere at Aspen and to write a letter to them to that effect.
The following letter was written and mailed by the clerk to Dean Margaret Perry:
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College of the University of Chicago.
Chicago, Ill.
% Dean Margaret Perry
Dear Madam:
The Board of County Commissioners of Pitkin County, Colorado has recently lear-
ned of the plan of your University to establish an undergraduate college in the Aspen area in the near future.
I have been advised by the Board to inform you that the plan has the wholehearted appro
al of the Board and of the members thereof individually.
They offer their full support in this matter and welcome the prospect of another great
cultural institution to their community and are pleased to know that Aspen is considered so
suitable for the project.
Sincerely,
William Stapleton, Clerk
Board of County Commissioners
PitkinCounty, Colorado.
Bids to furnish Gasoline and Diesel Fuel for the year 1953 were considered and as the Bid
of Herald Motors in the amount of 16.6 ci per Gallon being the lowest bid for Gasoline the
same was accepted.
The Bid of Castle Creek Station in the amount of 14.8 e per Gallon being the lowest bid for
Diesel Fuel the same was accepted.
Agreements covering the above bids for Gasoline and Diesel Fuel will be signed by the Boar.
and delivered to the Above stations and set out in the minutes of a later meeting.
The Board placed an order with McCoy Company for new Caterpillar Tractor as follows:
D6 -74" Tractor equipped with Lighting System, Starting System, Crankcase Guard, Track Roll:r
Guard, 18" Track Assembly, Hydraulic Dozer and Hydraulic Control.
The price of the above described tractor delivered at Aspen to be $13,587.35 less a cash
discount of $407.62 if paid before Feb. 16, 1953.
The Board decided that it would be to the advantage of the county to pay cash for the
Tractor and take advantage of the discount and the Clerk was ordered to issue a warrant for
the amount of 313,179.73 to cover the purchase.
The following Resolution and Order was unanimously passed and adopted:
RESOLUTION AND ORDER
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of the County of Pitkin, State of Colorado, des
ire to Honor and Distinguish a County Official who has served honestly, efficiently and
faithfully in the duties of his office.
AND WHEREAS, the Board feels that this Honor should be a premanent Record of their proceed'
ings for the perpetuation of all time
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by this Board of County Commissioners that they extend that
Honor to Mr. M. M. Neihardt who has served Pitkin County as County Clerk & Recorder in that
capacity for a period of twenty years and as Deputy County Clerk & Recorder for a period of
Two years.
Mr. Neihardt was elected in November 1930 and took his oath of office on January 13, 1931.
He was re- elected for 10 consecutive terms of 2 years each covering a period of twenty years
his last term ending January 9, 1951. He served as Deputy County Clerk from January 9, 1951
to January 13, 1953.
They desire to thank him for his effecient and co- operative service as Clerk to the Board `,
over this long period of years, and for his good and timely counsel during the period when
the County could not afford an attorney.
That he considered his service to the County and its people above the monetary value which
he received for his duties and in his dealings with the public was more than willing to go
out of his way to assist them.
This was shown by the many times he was re- elected to office.
His retirerent from Public Office will be missed by all those who came in daily contact wit'
him as well by the Citizens of Pitkin County which he served.
IT IS OREDERED that a copy of this resolution be delivered to Mr. Neihardt by the Clerk of
the Board and that it be spread upon the minutes of this meeting.
THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF THE COUNTY
OF PITKIN, STATE OF COLORADO.
Attest: By T. J. Sardy Chairman.
Wm C. Stapleton a
Clerk to the Board of County Commissioners,
Pitkin County, Colorado
No further b =iness a peering the Board adjourned to meet February 18, 1953 at 10:00 A.M.
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February 18, 1953
The Board of County Commissioners of the County of Pitkin, State of Colorado met at 10 :0(
A.M. February 18, 1953 with the following members present: T. J. Sardy, Chairman; Crest A.
Gerbaz and C.O. Quam, Commissioners; Wm C. Stapleton, Clerk.
The minutes of the meeting held February 2, 1953 were read and approved.
Bills were audited, approved and ordered paid from the various Welfare Funds as follows:
OLD AGE PENSION FUND $ 6,319.97
WELFARE FUND 1,029.43
Bills covering the above gross amounts having been previously approved by the Welfare
Board were ordered paid as per lists and vouchers rendered.
The purchase of land for Right -of -way and the new Bridge to the Hospital and Red Mountain �r
from the D. & R. G. R. R. Co. was discussed and Commissioners ordered the County Clerk to
draw a warrant in the amount of $265.00 to cover the purchase price thereof.
The following resolution was adopted regarding the purchase of gasoline from Herald Motord:
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, The County of Pitkin, State of Colorado has heretofore advertised for bids for th
furnishing of gasoline for its needs for the calendar year 1953;
AND WHEREAS Robert L. Kopp of the City of Aspen, State of Colorado has bid and offered to
supply and furnish the said gasoline as needed by the County at a price of 24,6¢ per gallon
for the said year of 1953;
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 Robert L. Kopp be and the same is here-
by accepted and the said County of Pitkin, by its Board of County Commissioners hereby agreed
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to purchase such Standard Red Crown Gasoline, Octane 80, as is may need during the year 1953
from the said Robert L. Kopp at the aforementioned price of 24.6/ per gallon, less 2K federal
tax at the time of sale.
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
Robert L. Kopp 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 18th day of February, A.D.
1953.
_ BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS PITKIN COUNTY, COLORADO
Attest Wm C. Stapleton Clerk By T. J. Sardy Chairman.
Board of County Commissioners
Pitkin County, Colorado. Accepted as above set forth
Robert L. Kopp
The following Resolution regarding Sheriff's Salary and Custodian was unanimously passed
and adopted: RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, it is necessary to have a custodian and janitor for the Pitkin County Courthouse i.
the City of Aspen, Colorado and whereas Lorain R. Herwick, the sheriff of said County, reside'
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 x
said fees are not sufficient and do not amount to 43,000.00 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
lavailable 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 here-
by employed as the custodian and janitor of the said Pitkin County Courthouse from the 13th
day of January, 1953 until expiration of his term of office, or removal therefrom for any
reason, at a maximum salary of $225.00 per month, subject however to the provision that such
salary 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. If such total
compensation shall exceed $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 of a greater sum shall hav
been drawn or received by the said sheriff he shall forthwith refund and return the differ-
ence or excess to the Pitkin County Treasurer of Pitkin County, Colorado.
Provided that nothing contained in this Resolution shall prevent the said sheriff from
;drawing and receiving statutory expense allowences in addition to said sal ary for $3,000.00
per year.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the 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 FURTEEER RESOLVED that the contract of employment herein contained may be cancelled an
1 terminated by either party hereto upon 30 days written notice to the other party.
I It IS HEREBY 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.
1 IN WITNESS WHEREOF said Board of Pitkin County Commissioners have hereunto set their hands
and seals by and thru their Chairman, heretofore authorized , on this 13th day of January
A.D. 1953. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS PITKIN
Attest: Wm C. Stapleton Clerk COUNTY, COLORADO
Board of County Conmiissioners By T. J. Sardy Chairman
Pitkin County, Colorado
Accepted as above set forth Lorain R. Herwick
Sheriff Pitkin County, Colorado
No further bu-iness appearing the Board adjourned to meet March 2, 1953 at 10:00 A.M. 41 ob
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March 2, 1953
The Board of County Commissioners of the County of Pitkin, State of Colorado met at 10:GO
A. M. March 2, 1953 with the following members present: T. J. Sardy, Chairman; Commissioners
Orest A. Gerbaz and C. 0. Quam; Wm C. Stapleton, Clerk; Thatcher L. Shaw, Attorney.
The reports of the County Clerk, Clerk of the County Court, Clerk of the'District Court,
Sheriff and Service officer were examined, approved and signed.
i The minutes of the meeting held Feburary 18, 1953 were read and approved.
Bills were audited, approved and ordered paid from the various County funds as follows:
ORDINARY FUND 5,185.32
ROAD & BRIDGE FUND 8,797.19
HOSPITAL FUND 2,735.68
MOTOR VEHICLE FUND 1,225.30
Bills covering the above gross amounts were ordered paid as per lists and vouchers on
file.
The petition of County Assessor E.E. Jackson for a blanket abatement of taxes covering the
following described properties was approved:
SCHEDULE N0. 690- Lots A, B, C, D and E, Block 86, Aspen- Assessed valuation of lots figured
at 100% residental- should be 20% residental as shown on map approved by lot committee.
Tax on $700.00 valuation $30.83 should be Tax on $150.00 valuation $6.61- Abatement $24.22.
SCHEDULE No. 995- Improvements on U.S. Government land- Tax on Improvements only. Reduced
from final net condition of 20% to 10% because of unusually poor physicial condition, location
and occupancy. Tax on $980.00 valuation '$26,49; tax on $463.00 valuation $12.52- Abatement
$13.97. Was
I SCHEDULE No. 827 - /assessed: 22 acres agriculture land at $50.00 per Acre- $1100.00; 5 Acres
'Irrigated Pasture at $40.00 per acre - $200.00; 50 Acres Grazing land at $2.60 per Acre -
$130.00- Should be assessed (as shown on A.A.A. Map) 11 acres agricultural land at $50,00 per
acre - $550.00; 66 acres grazing land at $2.60 per acre - $170.00. Taxes on land above were
billed at $44.16 should be $22.23- abatement $21.93,
+thereupon the following resolution was passed and adopted:
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WHEREAS, The County Commissioners of Pitkin County, State of Colorado, at a duly and law -
1ully called regular meeting held on the 2nd day of March, A.D. 1953, at which meeting there
ere present the following members: T. J. Sardy, Chairman; Commissioners Orest A. Gerbaz and
. 0. Quam; notice of such meeting and an opportunity to be present having been given to the e
'ssessor of said County and said Assessor E. E. Jackson being present; and
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WHEREAS, The said County Commissioners have carefully considered the within application, and fir
-re fully advised in relation thereto,
NOW BE IT RESOLVED, That said petition be Granted and the recommendation of the Assessor
•e concurred in, and an abatement- refund - allowed on an assessed valuation of $3110.00 on
real Estate for the year 1952, tax $101.48 (Abatement x$60.12)
MEMBERS VOTING: Affirmative 3, Negative None, Absent None I
TATE OF COLORADO, )
OUNTY OF PITKIN )ss. I, Wm C.Stapleton, County Clerk and Ex- officio Clerk of the Board
.f County Commissioners in and for the County of Pitkin, State of Colorado, do hereby certify
hat the above and foregoing order is truly copied from the records of the prodeedings of the
hoard of County Commissioners for said Pitkin County, now in my office.
In Witness Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said County, at
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T (� Petition T. J. Sardy for an abatement of taxes covering the following described real
estate was approved as follows:
Lots P, Q, R & S in Block 66, City of Aspen
Error in construction date of improvements making a difference of ;$1850.00 in valuation.
Whereupon the following resolution was passed and adopted:
RESOLUTION OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WHEREAS, the County Commissioners of Pitkin County, State of Colorado, at a duly and law-
fully called regular meeting held on the 2nd day of March, A.D1 1953, at which meeting there
were present the following members: T. J. Sardy, Chairman; Commissioners Orest A. Gerbaz and
C. 0. Quam; notice of such meeting and an opportunity to be present having been given to the
ssessor of said County and said Assessor E. E. Jackson being present; and
'AREAS, The said County Commissioners have carefully considered the within application, ani
-re fully advised in relation thereto,
NOW BE IT RESOLVED, That said petition be Granted and the recommendation of the Assessor
•e concurred in, and an abatement- refund- allowed on an assessed valuation of $ 3320.00 on
teal estate for the year 1952, tax $ 146.21 (Abatement $81.47)
MEMBERS VOTING: Affirmative 3, Negative None, Absent None
STATE OF COLORADO, )
COUNTY OF PITKIN )ss. I, Wm C. Stapleton, County Clerk and ex- officio Clerk of the Board
of County Commissioners in and for the County of Pitkin, State of Colorado, do hereby certify I
that the above and foregoing order is truly copied from the records of the proceedings of the
-oard of County Commissioners for said Pitkin County, now in my office.
In Witness Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said County, at
'seen, this 2nd day of March, A.D. 1953 1��J� Q p �,`"
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RESOLUTION
WHEREAS the County of Pitkin, State of Colorado has heretofore advertised for bids for
the furnishing of diesel fuel for its needs for the calendar year 1953.
AND WHEREAS LeRoy Waterman of the City of Aspen, State of Colorado has bid and offered
to furnish the said fuel as needed by the County and deliver the same by tank wagon at a
price of 14.8/ per gallon for the said year of 1953.
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 LeRoy Waterman be and the same is hereby
accepted and the County of Pitkin thru its Board of Commissioners hereby agrees to purchase
such diesel fuel as it may need during the year 1953 from the said LeRoy Waterman at the
aforementioned price of 14.8¢ per gallon.
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
reRoy Waterman forthwith.
1 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 13th day of February, A.D. 1953
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
'TTEST PITKIN COUNTY, COLORADO
Wm C. Sta.leton Clerk By T. J. Sardy
1:oar. of County Commissioners Chairman.
Pitkin County, Cnlorado.
No further bu iness appearing the Board adjourned to meet 1 "arch 18, 1953 at 10:00 A.M.
Attest: i. 4 I/ , 4# ' / if hair", .
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March 18, 1953
The Board of County Commissioners of the County of Pitkin, State of Colorado met at 10:00
A.M. March 18, 1953 with the following members present: T. J. Sardy, Chairman; Commissioners
Orest A. Gerbaz and C. 0. Quam; Wm C. Stapleton, Clerk; Thatcher L. Shaw, County Attorney.
The minutes of the meeting held March 2, 1953 were read and approved.
The resignation of Fred D. Glidden from the Hospital Board was accepted with regret and
the Board asked Mr. Glidden to serve as an Honorary Member to assist in contacts and the ,1
promotion of the Hospital as he has done so capably in the past. Resignation effective Apr. 1, 53.
The County Clerk was instructed to write a letter of thanks to Mr. Glidden for his faith-
ful service to the Hospital and the promotion of its Welfare.
Upon the recommendation of the Hospital Board the appointment of Donald T. Randall to
replace Mr. Glidden on the Board was approved. The term of office expiring Jan. 1, 195/.
The following Snowplowing Report was compiled and mailed to Mr. Ernie Green at Grand I
Junction: PITKIN COUNTY, COLORADO
REPORT OF SNOW PLOWING SALARIES AND EXPENSES FOR THE FOLLOWTNG MONTHS:
OCTOBER 1951 $5,875.88
NOVEMBER It 6,768.81
DEC TIMBER 8 6,292.58
! JANUARY 1952 7,625.30
FEBRUARY " 5,296.35
MARCH " 4,423.00
'APRIL 8 ___L497.20
Total 4P41,779.12 Supplies, Salaries, Repairs etc.
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Total Mileage for Snow Plowing P 171 Miles.
In addition to above expenses Pitkin County, paid $2,000.00 on New Equipment, during
this period.
The following is a list of Types and Sizes of Equipment used by Pitkin County for Snow
Plowing:
A.W. Maintainer with V Plow and Wing 99H
A.W. Maintainer " " " " It 99M
A.W. Maintainer " " " " it DS 1939
F.W.D. Three Ton with angle plow 1949
Chev. Two Ton " " 1948
Allis Chalmers Cat
Intl. Cat TD14 1946
Bills were audited, approved and ordered paid from the various Welfare Funds as Follows:
,OLD AGE PENSION FUND $6379.65
'PUBLIC WELFARE FUND 1275.56
Bills covering the above gross amounts having been previously approved by the Welfare
Board were ordered paid as per lists and vouchers on file.
! The following order xxxxmtaxxtxwa placed with Lincicome -Wood Motor Co, for G.M.C. Truck
with specifications set out in said order:
County Commissioners
Pitkin County Aspen Colorado
!Gentlemen,
We are pleased to submit the following bid on a new GMC Truck, for your consideration.
GMC 351 -24
WHEEL BASE 137 inches
FRONT AXLE Rated Capacity 4500 lbs.
CAT TO AXEL 60 inches
REAR AXEL Eaton 1350 Two -speed
TRANSMISSION Four Speed, Syncromesh
ENGINE GMC -248 cubic Inch Disp. 125 Max. Gross H.P.
BRAKES Hydrovac, 6,3/4 X 3,29/32. Front, 14X 2,1/2 Duoservo
FRA 8, 7/8 2, 7/8 X 1/4: Section Modulus, 8.80
AIR CLEANER One Quart
OIL FTLTER AC Type
SPRINGS, REAR Heavy Duty
TIRES FRONT 8.25 20, 10 Ply
TIRES, DUAL REAR 8.25/2 10 Ply
VACUUM PUMP Combined with fuel Pump
List Price Fob Aspen Colo 42751.81
Daybrook Dump Bed -Three Yard - 16,000 Lb. Capacity.
List Price Installed 837.00
Total 90.:1
Less Discount to Pitkin County 200,00
TOTAL AND COMPLETE BID $3390.00
The Commissioners accepted the above bid and delivery is to be made on or before 60 days
from date. Commissioner T. J. Sardy was authorized by the Board to sign the order on behalf
of the Board.
'Aloe No further business appearing the Board adjourned to meet April 6, 1953 at 10:OOA.M.
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Attest: , "airman.
Cler„
April 6, 1953
The Board of County Commissioners of the County of Pitkin, State of Colorado met at 10 :00
s. M. with the following members present: T. J. Sardy, Chairman; Commissioners C. 0. Quam
.nd Crest A. Gerbaz; Wm C. Stapleton, Clerk; Thatcher L. Shaw, Attorney.
The minutes of the meeting held March 18, 1953 were read and approved,
The reports of the Clerk of the District Court, Clerk of the County Court, County Clerk &
ecorder, Sheriff and Service Officer were examined approved and signed.
Bills were audited, approved and ordered paid from the various County Funds as follows:
IRDINARY FUND $4 ,62 1 .33
OAD & BRIDGE FUND
iOSPITAL FUND 3,3Y
MOTOR VEHICLE FUND 360.05
Bills covering the above gross amounts were ordered paid as per lists and vouchers on file;
The Application of A & T.C5. Incfor renewal of Hotel & Restaurant Liquor License was app-
n oved,
The Original application of the A & T Company Inc. for a Package Liquor license approved
=t the Meeting Feb. 2, 1953 was not accepted by the Company because after consideration they
e ecided they did not want the Package License and the County License for the same was not
issued.
The County License for the Hotel & Restaurant license will be issued as soon as the renewal
pplication has been approved by the State.
The following resolution regarding the access roadon Thompson Creek was adopted:
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, the Thompson Creek Coal & Coke Corporation operates its business in the County of
ritkin, State of Colorado and has made application to the Federal Government for an access
load from Carbondale Colorado to its coal mines in Thompson Creek in said County of Pitkin;
AND WHEREAS, the proposed road would be to the benefit of the citizens of Pitkin County
=nd of the State of Colorado as a whole;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of the County of Pitkin,
..ea/ .tate of Colorado that, in the event the aforesaid road is made available by the expenditure
!.f public funds as contemplated, the said road shall be, and is hereby, dedicated to the use
.f the general public and the same shall not be posted prohibiting such use.
IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that this resolution be entered in the recorded proceedings of this
:oard and that copy hereof, duly certified by the clerk thereof, be delivered to The Thompson
reek Coal & Coke Corporation immediately.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF said Board of Pitkin County Commissioners has hereunto set its hand and
Heal, by and through its chairman, heretofore authorized, on this 6th. day of April A.D. 1953
Board of County Commissioners
'ITTEST Pitkin County, Colorado
y,;p C, Stapleton Clerk By T. J. Sardy Chairman
Board of County Commissioners
I PitkinCounty; Colorado
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The following notice of sale at Public Auction was approved and ordered Posted and Pub-
lished according to law as follows:
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 18th day of May, A. D. 1953, at the hour of 10:00 in the forenoon, at the
Ow
front door of the County Court House, in the City of Aspen, Colorado, all the right, title
and interest of Pitkin County, Colorado, in and to the hereinafter described real estate,
for cash, and will sell and convey without covenants or warranty to the highest bidder (if
the bid shall be accepted), all the right, title and interest of said County in and to such _
real estate, without any abstract of title, but the Board of County Commissioners reserves "'
the right to reject any and all bids which are less than the appraised value placed upon the
property by the Assessor of said County in accordance with the provisions of Section 211 (1),
Chapter 142, Volume 4, 1 35 Colorado Statutes Annotated.
Any and all sales will be made subject to the rights of tenants or others in possession.
A cash deposit of twenty percent (20%) must be made with bid and the balance of bid must
be paid in cash upon delivery of deed which shall be without covenants or warranty, within
ninety (90) days after sale. The successful bidder shall, in addition to his bid, pay the
costs of advertising of this sale. Failure to pay such balance or the costs of advertising
within said period of ninety days shall cancel the sale involved, without notice, and there-
upon the County shall retain the deposit made with bid, as liquidated damages.
All persons interested are requested to make their own independent investigation with
reference to the properties involved as to location, accuracy of description, location of any
improvements thereon and otherwise, since the rule of Caveat Emptor (let the buyer beware)
shall apply at the sale.
The said real estate are mining claims situate in Pitkin County, Colorado, and are more
particularly described as follows, to -wit:
NAME OF CLAIM U.S.M.S. NO.
Arapahoe 6344
Alice B. 6344
Port Wine 6344
Newport 6344
Bridgeport 6344
Southport 6344
Swamp Angel 6344
Nellie Burns 6344
Carbondale Lou 6344
Ida 6344
Toboggan 6344
Carrie 6344
Dollie 6344
Kitty 6344
Minnie 6344
Haymarket 6344
A
Ben Hur 7697
Little Edith 7697
Alhambra 7697
Diabolia 7697 C
Dora Thorn 7697
Logus 7697
Darling 5811A
Bald Eagle 5811A
American Eagle 5811A
Golden Eagle 5811A
Spread Eagle 5811A
3/4 Millionaire 7011
3/4 Mine Lamont 7011
3/4 Mint 7011
Nemo 6697
Denver City 6697
Eureka 6697
Wyandotte 5966
Silver Star 5966
Silver King 5966
Silver Queen 5966
Silver Wedge 5966
Silver Dollar 5966
Condor 6230
Eyrie 6230
Fannie "V" 6230
Ptarmigan 6230
Gray Eagle 6230
Superior 5922
Pink Spar 5922
Arcadia 5922
J. I. C. 5922 a
Side Line 5922
Pattie 5922
Neilson 5922
Occidental 5922
Oriental 5922
Lone Star #1 5992
Lone Star #2 5992
Lone Star #3 5992
Lone Star #4 5992
Carbonate No. 1 5992
Carbonate No. 2 5992
Carbonate No. 3 5992
Carbonate No. 4 5992
Matchless
L9rtleERgar 5992
Lackawanna Bo
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NAME OF CLAIM U.S.M.S. NO.
St. Joseph 6098A
St. Joseph Mill Site 6098B
Robertson 6098A
Duffy 6098A
St. John 6098A
Sellers 6098A
St. Francis 6098A
Grace L. 6098A
St. James 6098A
Mollie S. 6098A
St. George 6098A
Cantwell 6098A
Sarah T. 6098A
Metcalfe 6098A
All of the above mining claims lying and being in the Highland Mining District, Pitkin
ounty, Colorado.
Dated at the City of Aspen, Colorado, this 6th day of April, A.D. 1953.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF THE
COUNTY OF PITKIN, STATE OF COLORADO
By T. J. Sardy
Chairman
•OSTED April 15, 1953
Published in The Aspen Times
First Publication April 30, 1953
Last Publication May 14, 1953
The Following Agreement was entered into with the State Highway Department regarding
aintenance on Highway 82 between Aspen and Lake County Line (Independence Pass) for year 1953
A G R E E M E N T
THIS AGREEMENT, made this 1st day of March, 1953, between the STATE HIGHWAY COMMISSION OF
COLORADO, a public corporation, for the use and benefit of the DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAYS of the
STATE OF COLORADO, hereinafter called the "Department ", and the COUNTY 0f PITKIN, hereinafter
called the "County ",
WITNESSETH that
WHEREAS, there is included in the supplement to the budget for 1953 -1954, an appropriation
cf $8,000.00 for work on the Independence Pass road, State Highway No. 82, in Pitkin County,
and WHEREAS Pitkin County has agreed to provide $4,000.00 for Maintenance work, and the
Hepartment 04,000.00 for betterments to make the total of the $8,000.00 in the budget,
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises and of the mutual covenants and agreement'::
,+11► :erein contained and the faithful performance thereof, the parties hereto promise and agree
_s follows:
1. The Department, with its own organization and equipment, will perform the betterment
) peration on State Highway No. 82 between the City Limits of Aspen and the Pitkin -Lake County
4111.1 'jine at the top of Independence Pass, during the 1953 working season, in the amount of $4,000
at the expense of the Department.
2. The Department, with its organization and equipment will perform maintenance operation:
,n State highway No. 82 between the City Limits of Aspen and the Pitkin -Lake County Line at
;he top of Independence Pass, as soon as practical after this agreement is executed, and will
:ontinue such maintenance operations until the first deep snow of the season 1953 -1954 closes
;he Pass, at a total cost not to exceed $4,000.00, which cost will be at the expense of the
County.
3. The Department will bill Pitkin County monthly, as the maintenance work progresses,
7or the cost of the work on the basis of actual expense covering labor, material, supplies
Ind rental of equipment, but excluding administration or overhead charges.
4. The County will make payments to the Department on receipt of the monthly billings for
the maintenance cost up to a total of $4,000.00.
5. If payment is not made by the County within 30 days after presentation of bills the
State Treasurer is authorized and requested, upon being advised of this fact by the Departmen'
o pay said indebtedness and debit the same against Pitkin County's accumulated apportionment
Di' the Motor Fuel Tax and Motor Vehicle License Fees.
6. This Agreement shall not be deemed valid until it shall have been approved by the
Jontroller of the State of Colorado, or such assistant as he may designate.
7. This Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the successors and
assigns of the parties hereto, respectively.
8. This Agreement is executed under authority of Section 6, Chapter 57, S. L. 1952, and
ith reference to the signatories on behalf of the County by virtue of a resolution passed at
meeting of the Board of County Commissioners held on April 6, 1953, a certified copy of
which is attached hereto.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused the foregoing Agreement to be executed
the day and year first hereinbefore written.
ATTEST: THE STATE HIGHWAY COMMISSION OF COLORADO,
a public corporation, for the use and benefit of
THE DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAYS of the STATE OF COLORADO
Marion C. Wiley By Mark U. Watrous
hief Clerk MARK U. WATROUS, Chief Engineer
— '^1 ATTEST: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF
Seal) PITKIN COUNTY
T. J. Sardy Chairman
Vim. C. Stapleton Orest A. Gerbaz Commissioner
ounty Clerk C. O. Quest __ Commissioner
i , PPROVED AS TO FURY::
LUKE W. DUNBAR, Attorney General
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My H Lawrence Hinkley
Deputy Attorney General
APPROVED:
APPROVED:
Jas A. Noonan
Leon E. Lavington State Controller
State Purchasing Agent ■
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Aspen, Colorado
April 6, 1953
This is to certify that at a regular meeting of the Board of County Commissioners of
Pitkin County, held on jril 6, 1953, the following resolution was adopted:
"Resolved that this Board hereby approves a certain Agreement with the Colorado Departmen'
of Highways, dated March 1, 1953, whereby the County obligates itself to participate in the
cost of a State Project, consisting of maintenance and improvements on State highway No. 82,
between the City Limits of Aspen and, the Pitkin -Lake County Line at the top of Independence
Pass, as per the terms of said Agreement, and authorizes the execution of said Agreement on
behalf of Pitkin County by signatures of the entire Board."
Wm. C. Stapleton
County Clerk
(SEAL)
The Report of the Secretary of the.Pitkin County Library Board was received approved and
signed.
The following resignation was received:
Aspen, C olorado
March 25, 1953
To the Honorable Board of CountyCommissioners-
I
Due to conditions over which I have no control and which I have discussed with each
of you personally I hereby resign as Pitkin County Assessor and ask that I be relieved of
iriy duties as soon as possible. I will give all necessary assistance to whomever you may
appoint to succeed me,
Sincerely,
E. E. Jackson
Assessor.
Mr. Gerbaz moved that the resignation of Mr. E. E. Jackson be accepted, seconded by Mr.
Quam and the motion so carried.
Mr. Quam moved that Mr. Warren Conner be appointed to fill the vacancy and that his appoi-
ntment would take effect at 1:00 P.M. on this 6th day of April, 1953 and Mr. Conner was
authorized to take over his duties at once. The above motion was seconded by Mr. Gerbaz
and carried by a unanimous vote.
The County Clerk was instructed to have the Bonds of Mr. E. E. Jackson in the amounts of
$6,000.00 given by Western Surety Co. as Surety to Pitkin County #11110107 and $1,000.00 given
by Western Surety Co. as Surety to The State of Colorado #11110108 cancelled as of April 6,
1953 at 1:00 P.M.
The petition of Arthur Trentaz for abatement of taxes was reviewed covering the following
described property:
Improvements on land- Assessed valuation $5990- No improvements are on the land
belonging to Arthur Trentaz. These improvements are on the land assessed to Nino
Trentaz, were assessed to him as well as Arthur Trentaz, and he has or will pay
the Taxes them. These improvements were properly assessed in the years prior to
1952. This assessment was a clerical error, I
That he has not paid said taxes. Wherefore your petitioner prays that the taxes, as �w,
aforesaid erroneously assessed, may be abated in the sum of $161.97.
Arthur Trentaz by E. E. J. Agent
Whereupon the following resolution was unanimously passed and adopted:
RESOLTJTION OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WHEREAS, The CountyCommissioners of Pitkin County, State of Colorado, at a duly and lawfull'
called regular meeting held on the 6th day of April, A.D. 1953, at which meeting there were
present the following members: T. J. Sardy, Chairman; Commissioners C 0. Quam and Crest
A. Gerbaz notice of such meeting and an opportunity to be present having been given to
the Assessor of said County and said Assessor E. E. Jackson being present; and
Whereas, The said County Commissioners have carefully •considered the within application,
and are fully advised in relation thereto,
Now be it Resolved, That said petition be approved and the recommendation of the Assessor
be concurred in, and an abatement allowed on an assessed valuation of . $5990.00 on Imp. on
land for the year 1952, Tax 5161.97.
MEMBERS VOTING: Affirmative 3 Negative :0 Absent 0
STATE OF COLORADO, ) .
COUNTY OF PITKIN )ss. I, Wm C. Stapleton, County Clerk and Ex- officio Clerk of the
Board of County Commissioners in and for the County of Pitkin, State of Colorado, do hereby r '
certify that the above and foregoing order is truly copied from the records of the proceedin;,s
of the Board of County Commissioners of said Pitkin County, now in my office.
In Witness Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said County, at Aspen,
Colorado, this 6th day of April, A.D. 1953.
Wm C. Stapleton County Clerk.
Approved by COLORADO TAX COMMISSION April 9, 1953.
At the regular meeting of the Board of County Commissioners of Pitkin County, Colorado
March 18, 1953 Mr. Don Randall was appointed to serve on the Pitkin County Hospital Board
to replace Fred D. Glidden. It was later found that Mr. Randall could not qualify as a
Member of the Hospital Board as he did not consider himself a resident of Pitkin County.
Commissioner Cerbaz:i recommended that Mrs.'Warren Parsons be appointed to
serve on this Board to Replace Mr. Glidden and after consideration the appointment was
approved. The term of office expiring Jan. 1, 1955.
A letter of appreciation was received from Dean Margaret E. Perry of the University of
Chicago regarding the encouragement given by the people of Pitkin County to extend their
College in Aspen during the summer of 1953.
She stated that the plan could not be completed this year but had hopes to be able to
offer Humanities 1 in Aspen next summer.
No further business appearing the Board adjourned to meet April 17, 1953 at 10 :00 A.N.
ATTEST:
• C irman.
Clerk.
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The Board of County Commissioners of the County of Pitkin, State of Colorado met at 10 :00
A.M. April 17, 1953 with the following members present: T. J. Sardy, Chairman; Commissioners
Crest A. Gerbaz and C. d Quam; Wm C. Stapleton, Clerk,
Bills were audited and ordered paid from the various Welfare funds as follows:
OLD AGE PENSION FUND $ 6,289.65
• PUBLIC WELFARE FUND 1,029.51
Bills covering the above gross amounts having been previously approved by the Welfare II
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Board were ordered paid as per lists and vouchers rendered.
•
.cad No further .usiness a pearing the Board adjourned to meet May 4, 1953 at 10:00 A.M. •
ATTEST: i 1 € :L: S
/ Clerk. , Cha man. ,
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The Board of County Commissioners of the County of Pitkin, State of Colorado met at 10 :00
A.M. May 4, 1953 with the following members present: T. J. Sardy, Chairman; Commissioners
Orest A. Gerbaz and C. 0. Quam; Wm C. Stapleton, Clerk; Thatcher L. Shaw, Absent.
The minutes of the meetings held April 6, and April 17, 1953 were read and approved.
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.
The Bond of Warren J. Conner in the amount of x+6,000.00 With National Surety Corp. as
surety to the County of Pitkin was approved.
The Bond of Warren J. Conner in the amount of $1,000.00 with National S urety Corp. as
sirety to the People of the State of Colorado was approved.
The above bonds were ordered recorded and the $1,000.00 Bond filed with the Auditor of
State. .
The application of Ernest L. Jones and Virginia Jones for a 3,2% Beer License at Woody
Creek Store was approved and signed.
The following Petition for Lost Tax Sale Certificate was received:
Aspen, Colorado May 1, 1953
To the Honorable Board of County of County of Pitkin, State of Colorado.
Petition.
Peter Rosset has made application for a deed to Lots 1, 2, 3 & 4 Block 101 Hallam Addition
tc the City of Aspen.
liter diligent search and falling to find the certificate it is now presumed to be lost
or wrongfully witheld from the rightful owner, Mr. Peter Rosset, who acquired if from Mr.
P. F. Thomas. Thomas having acquired the said certificate on an Order of the Board of
Ccunty Commissioners of PitkinCounty issued the 2nd day of September 1941.
Now comes the County Treasurer of Pitkin County of the State of Colorado, and petitions
this Board of County Commissioners to order a duplicate certificate issued to Mr. Rosset
Irbil . to replace Tax Sale Certificate Numbered eighty -six (86) Sale of 1937 for Taxes of 1936.
Tax Sale Record Book Number 21.
' Given under my hand and seal this 1St day of May, A.D. 1953. 1
Phillip J. Crosby
County Treasurer Pitkin County.
The Petition of the County Treasurer for a duplicate of Tax Sale Certificate No. eighty- !
six Sale of 1937 for Taxes of 1936 as Recorded in Tax Sale Record Book No. 21 was approved
and the County Treasurer is authorized and instructed to issue same the Mr, Pete Rosset, of
The following offer for tax sale certificate was approved: (Aspen, Colorado
$50.00 for Certificate No. 504 Sale of 1911 for Taxes of 1910 covering the Voice Lode
i nning Claim U. S. Survey No 7023 in Maroon Mining District. M.A. Deane)
Bills were audited,, approved and ordered paid from the Various County Funds as follows:
ORDINARY FUND $ 4, 789.51
HOSPITAL FUND 2,799.21
ROAD & BRIDGE FUND 9,751.72
MOTOR VEHICLE FUND 390.60
AIRCRAFT FUND 1.85
Bills covering the above gross amounts were ordered paid as per lists and vouchers on file.
No further bus'ness a.pearing the Board adjourned to meet May 18, 1953 at 10:00 A.M.
r ' _ Attest: j I ��� i 1 # '
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Th Board of County Commissioners of the County of Pitkin, State of Colorado met at 10:00
A.M. Mayl$, 1953 with the following members present: T. J: !lardy, Chairman; C. 0. Quam,
Commissioner; Thatcher L. Shaw, Attorney; Wm C. Stapleton, Clerk. Orest A. Gerbaz, absent
he being excused.
The minutes of the meeting held May 4, 1953 were read and approved.
The Sale of Lands as Posted and Published according to law and more fully set out on page
362 -363 of these Commissioners proceedings was held and as the Bid of Walter P. Paepcke
in the amount of $2160 was the highest and best bid and complied with the statutes according
to law the same was accepted and the following Commissioner was appointed to convey:by
RESOLUTION AND OREER
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of the County of Pitkin, State of Colorado cause.
to be sold at public auction a parcel of land, hereinafter described, in the manner prescrib_.
by law on the 18th day of May, A.D. 1953.
AND WHEREAS, Walter P. Paepcke was the best and highest bidder meeting the conditions of.th=
sale and his bid was accepted by the Board of County C ommissioners, aforesaid;
-...."S AND WHEREAS, the said Walter P. Paepcke has paid the full price bid for the property, to-
gether with the cost of advertising, according to the conditions of the sale;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED AND ORDERED by the Board of County Commissioners of the Count
of Fitkin, State of Colorado, that T. J. Sardy be, and hereby is, appointed the Commissioner
to Convey the following described mining claims, comprising the parcel above mentioned, to
Walter P. Paepcke, to wit;
Arapahoe, Alice B., Port Wine, Newpcgt, Bridgeport; Southport, SwammrAngel; Nellie Burns,
Carbondale Lou, Ida, Toboggan, Carrie, Dollie, Kitty, Minnie, Hayma»ke±t, U.S. Mineral Survey
No. 6314. .
Ben Hur, Little Edith, Alhambra, Diabolia, Dora Thorn, Logus,U. S. Mineral Survey No. 7697
Darling, Bald Eagle, American Eagle, Golden Eagle, Spread Eagle, U. 8", Mineral Survey No.
5811A.
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3/4 Millionaire, 3/4 Mine Lamont, 3/4 Mint, U. S. Mineral Survey No, 7011.
Nemo, Denver City, Eureka, U. S. Mineral Survey No. 6697.
Wyandotte, Silver Star, Silver Ring, Silver Queen, Silver Wedge, Silver Dollar, U. S.
Mineral Survey No. 5966.
Condor, Eyrie, Fannie "V ", Ptarmigan, Grey Eagle, U, S. Mineral Survey No 623o.
Superior, Pink Spar, Arcadia, J.I,C., Side Line, Pattie, Neilson, Occidental, Oriental, / ow,
U.S. Mineral Survey No. 5922.
Lone Star #1, #2, #3, #4; Carbonate No. 1, No. 2, No. 3; No.4, Matchless, North End,
Little Star, Lackawana Boy, U. S. Mineral Survey No. 5992
St. Joseph, Robertson, Duffy, St. John, Sellers, St. Francis, Grace L., St. James, Mollie t,.,
S., St. George, Cantwell, Sarah T.; Metclafe, U. S. Mineral Survey No. 6098 A and St. Joseph
Mill Site, U. S. Mineral Survey No, 6098 B, all of the above mining glaims lying and being
in the Highland Mining District, Pitkin County, Colorado.
Bills were audited and ordered paid from the various Welfare Funds as follows:
OLD AGE PENSION FUND $6086.15
PUBLIC WELFARE FUND 1015.28
Bills covering the above gross amounts having been previously approved by the Pitkin Count'
Welfare Board were ordered paid as per lists and vouchers rendered.
Evelyn Yerkes was appointed by the Board to serve as Narcotics Purchaser for Pitkin County
Public Hospital for another one year term.
No further business appearing the Board adjourned to meet June 1, 1953 at 10 :00 A.M.
R
Attest: � i ( �
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/ Clerk,
June 1, 1953
The Board of County Commissioners of the County of Pitkin, State of Colorado met at 10:00
A. M. June 1, 1953 with the following members present T. J. Sardy, Chairman; Commissioners
Orest A. Gerbaz and C. 0. Quern; Thatcher L. Shaw, County Attorney; Wm C. Stapleton, Clerk.
The minutes of the meeting held May 18, 1953 were read and approved:
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.
The application of Crystal River Lodge for renewal of Liquor License was approved and
signed.
The following offer for tax sale certificate was accepted:
$20.00 for Certificate #125 sale of 1924 for 1923 covering the Persee Lode U.S. Mineral
Survey No. 72$2 in Columbia Mining District. (G. 1 i:. Buchanan)
The following Application was mailed to the Public Utilities Commission:
BEFORE THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
OF THE STATE OF COLORADO
In the matter of the application of the County of Pitkin, State of Colorado )
to extend a way and cross the tracks of the Denver and Rio Grande Western R.R.)
in two places in the County of Pitkin. ) .
Application No.
The applicant, Board. of County Commissioners of the County of Pitkin, State of Colorado,
By Thatcher L. Shaw, County Attorney, respectfully shows;
1. That the said County of Pitkin is a political Subdivision of the State of Colorado riper
ating by and through its duly consitituted Board of County Commissioners in the City of Aspe
State of Colorado.
2. That the said county seeks permission to construct a public way over the tracks of the
D. & R. G. W. RR. in two places near the City of Aspen, Colorado as provided by Rule 22 of t -
Public Utilities Commission of the State of Colorado.
3. That the said way will probably be constructed of wood planks, or as specified by the
Commission, over the said tracks so as to make it possible to cross the same with automobile=
! or other vehicles and will cost approximately one hundred dollars ($100.00).
4. That this request is made necessary by the fact that school buildings are about to be
erected on and across Aspen Street in the City of Aspen and thus access will be cut off to
that area known as Lakeview Addition to the City and Townsite of Aspen and a new way is
necessary for the service, accommodation end convenience of the public, and further, that
no other way is practically possible than that herein contemplated.
5. That the said way will be a continuance of an unnamed street running Bast and West throw
the center of the said Lakeview Addition and connecting with Mill Street as designated on
the map accompanying this application. That the new way will cross both tracks of a "Y" of
the said Railroad and will be constructed according to Public Utilities Commission specif-
ications by the said Railroad at the expense and cost of the applicant, PitkinC aunty.
6. That but two local freight trains per week pass the crossings contemplated at an approx
(mate speed of five miles per hour as the "Y" is used for turning only.
7. That the proposed crossings are not within the limits of an incorporated city or town
but will be entirely within the lands of the said D. & R. G. W. R&.
8. That the crossings will be at grade as the traffic of both the Railroad and the general
public will be practically nil and no necessity be for grade separation.
9. That consultation has been had with a representative of the said D. & R. G. W. RR. by
the applicant herein in regard to the matter herein contained and it is believed that the
same is agreeable with the said Railroad Company.
It is respectfully requested that this application be granted ex parte by the Public
Utilities Commission in the event that there is no objection by the said Railroad Company
after service upon it of a copy of this application.
Respectfully submitted,
Date May 25, 1953. Thatcher L. Shaw County Attorney Aspen, Colorado ,,,,
by Phillip J. Crosby County Treasurer
The appoint of Helen` Zelnick /to the position of Deputy County Treasurer was approve.
and her sale wa- ..t at '1 0.00 per mont (Duties to co Hence
he :.ar. also approve. _ ..po n men of Patricia Maddalone as temporary Deputy until !June 1
"further notice from the Treasurer at a salary of $50.00 per month. 1953.)
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( =.d-to -be increased to the regular Deputies Salary of $200.00 per month as soon as she was ab
to take over the full duties as Deputy.)
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Bills were audited, approved and ordered paid from the various County Funds as follows:
ORDINARY FUND $ 5, 196.92
ROAD FUND 9,368.08
HOSPITAL FUND 2,827.31
MOTOR VEHICLE FUND 260.32
,a CONTINGENT FUND 500.00
Bills covering the above gross amounts were ordered paid as per lists and vouchers on
file. -
No) No further b sines peering the Board adjourned to meet June 18, 1953 at 10 :00 A.M.
ATTEST: � •
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June 18, 1953
The Board of County Commissioners of Pitkin County, Colorado met at 10 :00 A. M. June 18,
1.953 with the foliow'ng members present: T. J. Sardy, Chairman; Crest A. Gerbaz, Commissioner;
Thatcher L. Shaw, County Attorney; aim C. Stapleton, Clerk; Clarence 0. Quam, Commissioner
absent, he being excused.
The minutes of the meeting held June 1, 1953 were read and approved.
The application of the Four Seasons Club for renewal of Liquor License was approved and
signed.
The Bond of Helen Zelnick in the Amount of.$1,000.0O given by Western Surety Co. was
approved and signed.
Bills were audited, approved and ordered paid from the various Welfare Funds as follows:
OLD AGE PENSION PUP°) 5,799.10
PUBLIC WELFARE FUND 1,598.76
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 was received from the County Treasurer:
Aspen, Colo.
June 18, 1953
The Honorable Board of County Commissioners.
County of Pitkin, State of Colorado.
James N. Parsons has requested the Treasurer of Pitkin County to Assign to him all out -
standing Tax Sale Certificates in the hands of the County of Pitkin, State of Colorado, upon
the payment of the necessary moneys and fees, he being desirous of improving his title to
lot N Block "87" City and Townsite of Aspen.
The County Treasurer of Pitkin County having made diligent and Careful search finds that
the Tax Sale Certificates against the said lot are missing from the files, and now comes
before this Board of County Commissioners and requests authority to make and issue new
certificates in lieu of the missing documents, namely and to -wit:
Certificate No. 993 Sale of 1902,
v.0 Certificate No. 1054 Sale of 1903,
Certificate No. 1053 Sale of 1904,
Certificate No 1036 Sale of 1905,
Certificate No. 904 Sale of 1907,
Certificate No 914 Sale of 1908.
Respectfully submitted,
Phillip J. Crosby
(TAX Sale) County Treasurer, Pitkin County
Upon motion duly seconded and carried the County Treasurer is authorized and instructed to
issue the following Duplicatt Certificates and assign the same to James N. Parsons for the
necessary fees covering Lot "I" in Block "87" Townsite and City of Aspen, Colorado:
Certificate No. 993 Sale of 1902,
Certificate No. 1054 Sale of 1903,
Certificate No. 1053 Sale of 1904,
Certificate No. 1036 Sale of 1905,
Certificate No. 904 Sale of 1907,
Certificate No. 914 Sale of 1908.
The above action was taken in order to clear title in the name of James N. Parsons who is
the legal owner of the property described and as the County does not claim mtltionfam tj
any interest in the property it was agreed that the Treasurer could assign
the same for the regular fees according to law.
The request of Mr. Burnham Miller regarding land in Riverside Addition adjacent to Lots
22 and 23 according to the Rail Road Plat of said land was tabled until the next regular
meeting of the Board.
The following Notice of Sale of Lands was ordered Posted and Published according to law:
NOTICE OF SALE OF LANDS AT PUBLIC AUCTION
Public Notice is hereby given that the Board of County Commissioners of the County of Pitk
State of Colorado will offer for sale at public auction on the 3rd day of Aug., A.D. 1953 at
the hour of 10 :00 in the forenoon, at the front door of the County Courthouse, in the City
of Aspen, Colorado, all the right,, title and interest of Pitkin County in and to the herein -
after described real estate, for cash, and will sell and convey without covenants or warrant
to the highest bidder(if the bid shall be accepted) all the right, title and interest of sai.
county in and to such real estate without abstract of title. The board of Commissioners
reserves the right to reject any and all bids which are less than the appraised value placed
upon the property by the Assessor of said County in accordance with the provisions of sectio
211 (1), Chapter 142, Volume 4, t35 Colorado Statutes Annotated.
Sale will be made subject to the rights of tenants or others in possession.
A cash deposit of 20% must be made with bid and the balance of bid must be paid in cash
-owe" upon delivery of deed within 90 days after sale. The successful bidder shall, in addition to
his bid, pay the costs of advertising of this sale. Failure to pay such balance or the costs
of advertising within said period of 90 days shall cancel the sale involved, without notice,
and thereupon the County shall retain the deposit made with bid as liquidated damages.
All persons interested are requested to make their own independent investigation with ref -
. erence to the properties involved as to location, accuracy of description, location of any
improvements thereon and otherwise, since the rule of Caveat Emptor (buyer beware) shall
apply at the sale.
The said real estate is a mining claim situate in Pitkin County,Colorado, Highland Mining
district more particularly described as follows, to -wit:
Dexter, U.S. Mineral Survey No. 2220.
Dated at the City of Aspen, Colorado this 18th day of June, A.D. 1953
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Board of County Commissioners County of Pitkin
Posted July 2, 1953 State of Colorado.
Published in The Aspen Times By T.J. Sardy
First Publication July 16, 1953. Chairman.
Last Publication July 30, 1953.
The following letter was mailed to the State Water Conservation Board on June 3, 1953:
The State Water Conservation Board June 3, 1953
State Office Building `r
Denver, Colorado
Dear Sirs:
It has been noted in recent articles in the press that the Board, in the case of the Curi-
cants Dam, made certain provisions for the relief of Gunnison County with respect to:
1) Relocation of those parts of public highways which would be inundated.
2) Federal aid to increase the School and other public facilities to provide for the influx
of temporary workers.
3) Federal aid to compensate the County and municipality for taxes lost due the removal of
income- producing lands from the tax rolls.
It is understood that these provisions and possibly others benefitting the County had your
approval and support, even though they may not'all eventually be submitted to Congress.
We would appreciate being advised if it is standard policy for the Board to include such
provisions in similar water projects and what the Board has recommended in order to provide
Pitkin County with equal protection should the Frying Pan Diversion ever be approved.
Please understand that this inquiry does not indicate that our opposition to the Frying Pan
Project is lessening in any respect.
Very Truly Yours,
The Board of County Commissioners, Pitkin
County, Colorado
T. J.Sardy Chairman.
The following letter was received in reply to the above:
Mr. T. J. Sardy June 11, 1953
Board of County Commissioners of
Pitkin C aunty, Colorado
Aspen, Colorado
Dear Mr. Sardy:
Your letter of June 3 came to this office during my absence in Washington in
connection with some Water Board matters. For this reason the reply has been delayed.
You are quite right in believing that Gunnison County had the approval and support of the
State Water ConservationBoard in connection with thefollowing subjects concerning the Curl -
oanti Dam: (a) relocation of highway 50 so that it will pass through the cities of Gunnison
and Montrose; (b) the procurement of federal aid for school purposes during the influx of tem
f
porary workers, and (c) an attempt to secure federal aid to compensate the county for taxes
lost due to removal of lands from tax rolls.
It should be noted that federal aid to schools on account of the influx of temproary worker:
is already guaranteed by a federal law (61. Stat. 100; Approved Sept. 30, 1950). Cow
These matters came to the Board as recommendations of its Policy and Review Committee and
were adopted by the Board. This does not mean that such provisions are placed in the agree-
ment with the Government agency. Where the subject matter is covered by federal statute the
statute must control. The Water Board exercises every reasonable effort to secure the desire•
result.
I am sure that the Water Board would endeavor to provide Pitkin County with every protectio
that could be provided any county in a case of this kind. We have no standard policy because
each case is different from every other case. A careful study is made of the entire situatio
by a special committee appointed by the Water Board and then the recommendations the comm-
ittee are adopted by the Board in whole or in part as the case may be.
If you have other questions with regard to this subject or if my answers are not clear
please let me know so that I may furnish the exact information you desire.
Sincerely yours,
Ivan C. Crawford .
Director
No further busi.ess appearing the Board. adjourned to meet July 6, 1953 at 10 :00 A.M.
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Attest: l/ 1 �,� /��� hair
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July 6, 1953
The Board of County Commissioners of the County of Pitkin, State of Colorado, met at
10:00 A.M. July 6, 1953 with the following members present: T. J. Sardy, Orest A.
Gerbaz, Commissioner; T. L. Shaw, County Attorney; Wm C. Stapleton, Clerk; C. 0. Quam, absent
he being excused.
The minutes of the meeting held June 18, 1953 were read and approved.
The reports of the County Clerk, Clerk of the County Court, Clerk of the District Court,
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 $ 4054.11
ROAD & BRIDGE FUND 5,661.27
«HOSPITAL FUND 2,844.22
MOTOR VEHICLE FUND 174.11
Bills covering the above gross amounts were ordered paid as per lists and vouchers on file. *o
The Jury list for the October Term of District Court was selected.
The Board of County C ommissioners having had considerable complaint regarding. the County
Judge being unavailable when called at his office called in Judge Wm R. Shaw and asked.if it
would be possible to correct these complaints by keeping more regular office hours.
He agreed to correct the complaints by being in his office more regularly.
The Petition of Warren J. Conner, County Assessor for a blanket abatement was reviewed
covering the following described Schedule's and properties:
Schedule No. 733, Jessie J. McKinney; Part of Mr. McKinney's improvements were destroyed
resulting in a reduction of $1750 in the assessed valuation as originally fixed and thereby
resulting in an abatement or refund of the 1952 assessed taxes against said property in the
amount of $56.53.
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S chedules No. 1 4 and 1072, far Mrs Hester Butcher and Mrs. Blanch Wahlberg (sisters) each
having identical improvements in Block 57 Aspen. These improvements were classified in a
2.3A1 and 2.3A1j two family double dwellings, but, on re- examination by the Assessor and by
the Consultant Assessor, it was agreed that these structures should be placed in a class
2.2Alj resulting in a reduction in each of the improvements on schedules No. 184 and 1072 of
$1340 to a corrected valuation of $54960, which is made up of $5670 improvements and $190
f ,Lots, amount of abatement or refund each schedule $59.01.
Schedule No. 188, James Caparella, Block 99 Hallam, Error in depreciation and bbsolescence ,
on sheds and minor buildings resulting in an abatement or refund of $4.33. Improvements are
now valued at $1610, instead of $1770.
Schedule No. 164, D. R. C. Brown (Block 89, Lot S) error in Classification. Correct valuat-
ion of improvements, as approved by the Tax Commission Consultant Assessor $3,150 -- abatement
or refund $44,48.
Schedule No, 1093, S. P. Willis (Lots P -Q, Block 73 Aspen ) Error in Classification valua-
tion as approved by Tax Commission Consultant Assessor $6,400 -- Abatement or refund $63.68.
Schedule No. 82, Ralph Ball (Lots 8 and 9, Block 40 Hallam) Improvements classified too
high, reduced from class 1.3A1 residential, to class 1.2A due to no interior finish and char -1
acter of construction -- approved by Tax Commission Consultant Assessor, correct valuation II
$1,520- abatement or refund $6.76.
Schedule No. 1199, Henry Beck (Bloc)c 51 Aspen) Improvements were placed in class 2.2A1 by
Assessor, but since this double family classification type structure does not reflect the
true 1941 replacement cost, it was advised by the consultant Assessor representing the Colo-
rado Tax Commission that this structure be placed in a class 2.1A, resulting in a new assess -
ed valuation of $2,080 -- refund or abatement $17.18.
Schedule No. 1106, Arthur Youngberg (Block 20 Aspen) This structure was placed in a class
1.2A instead of a 1.3 and given further depreciation, due to the fact that the floor has
completely rotted away, making a difference of $530 in the valuation of the improvements --
amount of abatement or refund -- $23.35.
UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF THE THIRTY -NINTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY SENATE BILL NO. 292, I APPROVE
LAND RECOMMEND THE ABOVE PETITIONS
Warren J. Conner
County Assessor and
Petitioner.
Whereupon the following resolution was unanimously passed and adopted:
RESOLUTION OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WHEREAS, The County Commissioners of Pitkin County, State of Colorado, at a duly and law- I
fully called regular meeting held on the 6th day of July, A.D. 1953, at which meeting there
were present the following members: T. J. Sardy, Chairman, Orest A. Gerbaz, Commissioner
C. 0. Quam, Commissioner, absent he being excused; notice of such meeting and an opportunity
to be present having been given to the Assessor of said County and said Assessor Warren J. I
(Conner being present; and WHEREAS, The said County Commissioners have carefully considered I
the within applications, and are fully advised in relation thereto,
NO BE IT RESOLVED, That said petition be granted and the recommendation of the Assessor be
concurred in, and an abatement or refund be allowed on the above named Schedules sedL7modr
aka= and as listed separately for each Schedule.
MEMBERS VOTING:
Affirmative Two Negative None Absent One
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The County C lerk was instructed to Publish Notice of County Board of Equalization to be
held at the Court House in Aspen, Colorado on July 20, 1953 at 10:00 A. M. Said notice was
to be published in the Aspen Times on July 9, 1953.
According to the provisions of Section 1 paragraph (b) of the provisions of Senate Bill
No. 292 passed in 1953 by the 39th General Assembly of the State of Colorado any tax payer
who was not satisfied with the appraisal placed upon his property by the Assessor is allowed
within a certain period of time to Appeal to the County Commissioners for relief.
The Board agreed to hear all appeals on July 20, 1953 the date set for the Board of Equali-
lzation and the following named persons were notified of the hearings of their appeals:
Fredric A. Benedict, Aspen, Colorado, Mrs. Marcia Williams, 591 South Fourth St., Globe,
Arizona, Mr. C. V. Kettering, 95 Rolling Hill Road, Manhasset, N. Y. ,Mrs. Elizabeth Hastings,
Meredith, Colorado, Ethel F. Stotts, Snowmass, Colorado, Ruth Gross, Redstone, Colorado and
Thatcher L. Shaw, Attorney at Law acting for the following named parties, C. A. Mohrle,
1520 Mercantile Securities Bldg, Dallas, Texas, Mr. L. H. Lacy, 5630 Yale Blvd., Dallas,
'Texas, Paul G. Darrough, 719 Liberty, Oklahoma City, Okla., Ivan Lee Regan, Shawnee, Okla.,
;Clayton B. Pierce, Meredith, Colorado.
No Further business appearing the Board adjourned to meet July 20, 1953 at 10:00 A.M.
as a Welfare Board and also a Board of Equalization.
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1 July 20, 1953
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I The Board of County Commissioners of the County of Pitkin, State of Colorado met at 10:00
A. M. July 20, 1953 with the following members present: T. J. Sardy, Chairman; Orest A. Gerba
'1 and Clarence 0. Quam, Commissioners; T. L. Shaw, County Attorney, Wm C. Stapleton, Clerk.
I The minutes of the meeting held July 6, 1953 were read and approved.
Bills were audited, approved and ordered paid from the Various Welfare Funds as follows:
OLD AGE PENSION FUND $5,611.30
PUBLIC WELFARE FUND 1,040.49
Bills covering the above gross amounts having been previously approved by the Welfare Dept.
were ordered paid as per lists and vouchers rendered.
Warrant$ paid by the County Treasurer for the semi - annual period ending June 30, 1953 were
cancelled.
Appeals of various Taxpayers regarding their Assessments for 1952 were considered and gone
over with the County Assessor and in the following Appeals the tax assessment and appraisal
as set by the County Assessor was upheld: li
Fredric A. Benedict, Aspen,Colorado,. Mrs. Elizabeth Hastings, Meredith, Colorado, Ruth Gross
'Redstone, Colorado, Mrs. E. G. Williams, 591 S. Fourth St. Globe, Arizona, Mrs. Kattie Carrol
Rt. 1, Box 49 Rifle, Colorado, Mr. C. V. Kettering, 95 Rolling Hill Rd. Manhasset, N. Y. ,
Clayton B. Pierce, Meredith, Colorado, Ivan Lee Regan, Shawnee, Okla., Mr. L. H. Lacy,
5630 Yale Blvd., Dallas,Texas, C. A. Mohrle, 1520 Mercantile Securities Bldg, Dallas, Texas,
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Paul G. Darrough, 719 Liberty, Oklahoma ity, Okla., Ethel F. Sto s, nowmass, o o, w ereup'n
the County Clerk was instructed to write each party of the decision of the Board.
The following letter was mailed to each regarding his appeal which was rejected:
Dear Sir: July 22, 1953
Please be informed that after due consideration of your Appeal regarding the Assessed
Valuation of your property in Pitkin County, Colorado, your tax assessment and appraisal as
determined by the County Assessor was upheld by the Board of County Commissioners on July 20, P"-
. -1953. Your 1952 taxes may be paid within 10 days of the date hereof without penalty.
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
PITKIN COUNTY, COLORADO
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By Wm C. Stapleton
County Clerk.
No further business appearing the Board Adjourned to meet August 3, 1953 at 10:00 A.M. de 1
AI Attest: fl/ / �- ��a -[a' 11' =an.
Clerk.
August 3, 1953
The Board of County Commissioners of the County of Pitkin, State of Colorado, met at
10:00 A.M. August 3, 1953 with the following members present: T. J. Sardy, Chairman; Crest A.
Gerbaz and C. 0. Quam, Commissioners; T. L. Shaw, County Attorney; UM C. Stapleton, Clerk.
The minutes of the meeting held July 20, 1953 were read and approved.
The reports of the Clerk of the County Court, Clerk of the District Court, Clerk & Recorder.
Sheriff and Service officer were examined, approved and signed.
Bills were audited, approved and ordered paid from the various funds as follows:
ORDINARY FUND $ 4,382.93
ROAD AND BRIDGE FuNJ 7,818,31
HOSPITAL FUND 2 (� 9
MOTOR VEHICLE FUND 1j7.90
Bills covering the above gross amounts were ordered paid as per lists and vouchers on
file.
The following Resolution and Order was adopted regarding sale of land at Public Auction:
RESOLUTION AND ORDER
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of the County of Pitkin, State of Colorado,
caused to be sold at public auction a parcel of land, hereinafter described, in the manner
prescribed by law on the 3rd day of August, A.D. 1953.
AND WHEREAS, Frank J. Willoughby was the best and highest bidder meeting the conditions
of the sale and his bid was accepted by the Board of County Commissioners, aforesaid;
AND WHEREAS, the said Frank J. Willoughby has paid the full price bid for the property,
together with the cost of advertising, according to the conditions of the sale; P"'
NOW THEREFORE BE TT RESOLVED AND ORDERED by the Board of County Commissioners of the
County of Pitkin, State of Colorado, that T. J. Sardy be, and hereby is, appointed the
Commissioner to Convey the following described mining claim, comprising the parcel above
mentioned, to Frank J. Willoughby, to -wit: _.
Dexter Lode mining Claim U. S. Mineral Survey No. 2220 .
The above mining claim situate in Pitkin County, Colorado, Highland Mining District.
The following letter was directed to Mr, Jeff Will, Secretary Upper River Compact Comm-
ission, G *and Junction, Colorado:
August 3, 1953
Dear Mr. Will:
We are advised by Representative Aspinall that you will be in charge of the trip
that is to be made soon to this area by House members of the committee on Irrigation and
Reclamation. We have heard unofficially that these committee men will not make a visit to
Aspen, but will fly over this area and then proceed to Pueblo, Colorado.
We believe that this will be most injurious to the Western Slope and particularly to Pitki
County. This Board of County Commissioners considers that the West Slope is receiving a very
1 raw deal because of the proposed Frying Pan - Arkansas River Project. In 1935 in Denver, and ag =in
1 in 1936 in Grand Junction, the Colorado Water Board obligated itself not to divert further
water from the Colorado River Basin until a survey could be made of Western Slope requirement :.
This has been entirely ignored, and if the Frying Pan Project is approved it will result i
crucifixion of the interests of the people who live in Pitkin County and also be injurious to
other areas of the West Slope because they will be called upon in replacement to contribute
more of their water to lower basin states and to Mexico. As you know, Document 106 permits o
grandest river, the Roaring Fort, to be reduced to 15 cfs and treats the upper waters of the
Frying Pan River in like manner, In justice to the West Slope and to us, we request that you
include in the - itinerary of these House Members a stop over in Aspen. We further request that you
will give us a detailed schedule of the committee's journey so that we may take necessary action.
1 A prompt answer would oblige.
1
Yours very truly,
1Mr. Jeff Will, Secretary T. J. Sardy Chairman
Upper Colorado.River Compact Commission County Commissioner
Grand Junction, Colorado
cc: Mr. Ivan Crawford, Director
Colorado State Water Conservation B oard I
Denver, Colorado
The following decision was received from the Public Utilities Commission regarding a way
across the tracks of the D.& R.G. R.R. into Lakeview Addition:
BEFORE THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION OF (Decision No. 41019)
THE STATE OF COLORADO
IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION OF THE COUNTY OF PITKIN, )
1 STATE OF COLORADO TO EXTEND A WAY AND CROSS THE TRACKS OF ) APPLICATION NO. 12391 - Amended L
THE DENVER AND RIO GRANDE WESTERN RAILROAD IN TWO PLACES )
IN THE COUNTY OF PITKIN. July 27, 1953 )
Appearances: Thatcher L. Shaw, Esq., Aspen, Colorado, for the applicant;
H. M. Boyle, Esq., Denver, Colorado, for the Denver & Rio Grande Western Rail-
road Company /
J. M. McNulty, Denver, Colorado, for the Commission.
STATEMENT
By the Commission
On May 27, 1953, the Board of County Commissioners of Pitkin County, by their
Attorney, filed an application with this Commission, seeking authority to construct a public
crossing over the tr s and right of way of The Denver & Rio Grande Western Railroad in
Pitkin County near the City of Aspen, Colorado. On July 16, 1953, an Amended Application was
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filed by applicant, setting forth in more detail the situation as regards the .crossing of
the railroad tracks, as requested in its original application.
The matter was set for hearing on less than ten days notice, with the consent of all inter -
Tested parties, on July 27, 1953, at ten o'clock A.M., in the Commission's Hearing Room,
1330 State Office Building, Denver, Colorado, and was there heard by the Commission, and take
under advisement.
I Mr. Clarence Quam, one of the County Commissioners of Pitkin County, testified at the hear-
ing that he was familier with the application as filed with the Commission, and explained the
necessity for this crossing.
vrw According to his statement, the Aspen Consolidated School District No. 1 is planning an
extension to the present School Building. In order to make this extension, it will be necess-
ary to close on of the streets within the city limits of Aspen in order to extend the school
building. By closing the street in Aspen, several people will be deprived of a means of
ingress and egress to their properties. In order to provide these people with a public road
to and from their properties, it is necessary to construct a county road on the railroad
right -of -way of the Denver & Rio Grande Western Railroad over the Wye tracks of said '
approximately 500 feet northwest of the depot at Aspen, in Pitkin County, Colorado.
Further evidence at the hearing revealed that there are two trains into and out of Aspen a
week. Normally, there is a train in and out on Tuesday and again on Friday of each week exce.
during the cattle shipping season when there can be additional trains. The Wye track over
which the County wishes to construct the highway is normally used with each of these train
movements to turn the engine around. The switching movement over this Wye is necessarily slo
and a member of the train crew is normally on the ground to throw the swithhes. The Wye is
only large enough to turn the engine around so that it is the only unit that uses this
facility. The visibility for a motorist going north on Mill Street who proposes to use this
crossing is good, since he can see both of the proposed crossings over the Wye tracks with-
out obstruction to his vision. a Motorist approaching the crossing from Smuggler Street woul•"
have limited visibility until approximately 100 feet from the nearest Wye track, at which
time his vision would be such as to show the complete situation. The limited visibility at
Smuggler Street is offset by the fact that there is a curve in the road that will necessitate
the slowing down by a motorist in the last 100 feet so that by the time he is able to see
the complete crossing, his speed is such that he has ample time to take what precautionary m
measures needed to negotiate the crossing.
Introduced at the hearing as Exhibit No. 1 was a map showing in detail the location of the
proposed road and the Wye Track, together with other details in the area. Exhibits "2" and "
introduced at the hearing were written consents by the adjacent property owners to the
crossing, stating in effect that they have no objection to the construction of the crossing
as proposed and that they had received a copy of the application.
The bounty purposes to construct an 18 to 20 foot wide graveled surface roadway, and the
County will also maintain this roadway once it is constructed. It was agreed at the hearing
by the County and Railroad that the Railroad would grant a right -of -way to the County for
said road provided the Commission authorized the crossings. It was also agreed that if the
authority requested herein were grantd, that a copy of the agreement of right -of -way would
be filed with the commission. The railroad company will build the actual crossing over the
A N tracks at both locations on the Wye with wood planking and make said planking of such width
that it will extend one to two feet beyond the surfaced portion of the roadway.
The railroad will also furnish and install two standard cross -bucks as protection for this
crossing. The County has agreed to reimburse the railroad for its expenditures for all labor
and materials used in this project. The railroad will maintain the planking over the cross-
ing and the cross -bucks after the installation. The County will furnish and install suitable
advance warning signs on the approaches to the corssing, and will maintain the advance
warning signs. The standard cross -bucks to be furnished and the advanced warning signs shall
be of the reflectorized type so that a motorist using these crossings at night will have
ample warning of the location of the crossings.
Mr. Quam believed that the type of crossing protection to be provided; namely, standard
cross -bucks and advance warning signs would provide ample protection for this crossing
because of the limited number of train movements on the Wye and also because of the limited
use of the proposed County Highway estimated by him to be approximately six to ten vehicles
per day.
There was no objection at the hearing to the granting of this Application and the Attorne•
for the railroad had no objection, provided the County paid the full expenses of the cross-
ing installation.
F I N D I N G S
THE COMMISSION FINDS:
That the public safety, convenience and necessity require the construction of a county
road over and across the Wye tracks of the Denver & Rio Grande Railroad in Pitkin County
Adjecent to the City of Aspen.
O R D E R
THE COMMISSION ORDERS:
That the Board of County Commissioners of PitkinCounty, Colorado, be, and they hereby are
:ranted a certificate of public convenience and necessity authorizing them to construct a
county road crossing at grade over the Wye tracks and right -of -way of the Denver & Rio Grande
estern Railroad in Pitkin County adjacent to the City of Aspen and as more fully shown in
!exhibit No. "1" introduced at the hearing, said Exhibit being made a part hereof, by referenc .
That the work to be done, method of payment and maintenance, shall be in accordance with th
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testimony given at the hearing on the instant application and as outlined in the preceding.
Statement, said Statement being made a part hereof, by reference.
That the corssing shall be protected with reflectorized advance warning signs and reflector
sized standard cross -bucks and said protection devices shall all be installed in conformance
I ith the Bulletin of the Association of American Railroad's Joint Committee on Railroad
rrotection.
That the maintenance of the approaches to the crossing and the advance warning signs shall
•e by the County Commissioners.
That the maintenance of the cross -bucks and the planking over the crossing shall be by the
menver & Rio Grande Western Railroad.
That this Order shall become effective as of the day and date hereof.
1 THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION OF THE
STATE OF COLORADO
(SEAL) JOHN H. WINCHELL
ATTEST A TRUE COPY JOSEPH W. HAWLEY
J. J. Mahoney RALPH C. HORTON
Secretary. Commissioners.
Dated at Denver, Colorado,
this 27th day of July, 1953.
The Petition of Warren J. Conner, County A ssessor for a blanket abatement was reviewed
overing the following described Schedule's and properties;
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Schedule No. 384. Everett and Matilda Gerbaz. Classification adjusted to allow for damage
in 1952. Reduced from $940.00 to *640.00. Garage valued at $60.00 making a total of $700.00.
Amount of refund $300 X .03088 equals $9.26
Schedule No. 390, Orest E. Gerbaz. Three barns were depreciated to 10% because of destruct-
ion by snow. Amount of reduction $530 X .03088 equals $16.37
Under the provisions of Senate Bill No. 292. I recommend the above petitions
W J Conner 4
Whereupon the following resolution was unanimously passed and adopted:
RESOLUTION OF COMMISSIONERS
WHEREAS, The County Commissioners of Pitkin County, State of Colorado, at a duly and law- 1,
fully called regular meeting held on the 3rd day of August, A.D. 1953, at which meeting there
were present the following members: T. J. Sardy, Chairman; Commissioners Orest A. Gerbaz and
C. 0. Quam; notice of such meeting and an opportunity to be present having been given to the
Assessor of said County and said Assessor Warren Conner was present; and
Whereas, The said County Commissioners have carefully considered the within application,
and are fully advised in relation thereto,
NOW BE IT RESOLVED, That said petition be granted and the recommendation of the Assessor
be concurred in and an abatement - refund- allowed on an assessed valuation of $1470.00 for the
year 1952, tax $25.63.
MEMBERS VOTING:
Affirmative 3 Negative None Absent None
Action of the Colorado tax commission not needed.
The following Resolution and Public Notice was ordered Published:
PUBLIC NOTICE
The following Resolution of the Pitkin County Board of County Commissioners was adopted in
an effort to comply with the Colorado law concerning the publication of its proceedings and it
is estimated that a substantial saving per year will result.
At a regular meeting of the Board of County Commissioners of Pitkin C ounty, Colorado held
at the County Court House in the City of Aspen, Colorado, on the 3rd day of August, A.D. 1953
there being present T. J. Sardy, Chairman, Orest A. Gerbaz and C. 0. Quam, Commissioners,
I T. L. Shaw, County Attorney, Wm C. Stapleton, Clerk, the following resolution was unanimously
passed and adopted, to -wit:
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, it is the combined opinion of the members of this Board that heretofore, the proc-
eedings hereof have been published in greater detail than is required by the provisions of
'Section 45, Chapter 45, 1935, C.S.A.; and
WHEREAS, said statute provides that: "It shall be the duty of the County Commissioners of
!the several counties of this state, to publish such of their proceedings as relate to the
allowance of bills, letting of contracts, and granting of rebates of taxes or assessments.
Such proceedings shall be given with sufficient detail as to inform the public as to the
amount claimed, the amount allowed, from what fund paid and what was furnished, and in case
of rebate of taxes or assessments, the amount so rebated and the reasons for the same. ", and
WHEREAS, it is the opinion of the Attorney General of the State of Colorado, that the
question as to whether the publication of the of the Board of County Commissioners
of Pitkin County, Colorado, complies with the forementioned statute is not a question of law
but is an administrative question which must be determined at the County level; that this
question is in effect a matter of fact to be determined by the Board of County Commissioners
and it is within the exclusive province of this Board to make such determination; and
I WHEREAS, this Board desires to publish its proceedings in sufficient detail as to inform
the public as to (a) the amount claimed, (b) what was furnished, all as required by the
!,aforementioned statute; and
WHEREAS, it is the further combined opinion of the members of this Board that it is un-
necessary to itemize each and every individual voucher or warrant approved in the recorded
minutes of the proceedings of this Board, so long as the Clerk shall continue to follow the
! generally
accepted
procedures prescribed whereby said
vouchers or warrants set
the individual amounts
claimed and allowed, the nature of the expenditures and the fund charged therewith, which
said register is available at all times for, and open to,public inspection;
NOW,THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that commencing with the proceedings of this Board of County
!Commissioners of September 8, A.D. 1953, and thereafter, the publication of said proceedings
in the official newspaper of Pitkin County, Colorado, shall show respectively the amounts
claimed, the amount allowed, what was furnished and the fund to which charged, in accordance
with generally accepted accounting procedures, all with reference to appropriate categories
of expenditures, as classified under generally accepted accounting procedures, made from each
and every County fund now established , or which may hereafter be established, pursuant to
the local Government Budget Law.
1 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that commencing with the proceedings of this Board of September 8,
A.D. 1953, and hereafter, the Clerk of this Board shall enter in the minutes hereof the same
information contemplated by Section 45, Chapter 45, 1935, C.S.A., as shall be published
'pursuant thereto in the manner aforesaid in the official newspaper of Pitkin County, Colorado,
it being the intention of this Board hereafter to dispense with the listing of each and every
''individual voucher or warrant approved by this Board, and that hereafter, those porceedings
iof this Board contemplated by the forementioned statute, shall be entered in the minutes only
in such detail and in such manner as is hereinabove provided, so long as the Clerk of this
Board shall maintain an appropriate voucher or warrant register in accordance with generally
(accepted accounting procedures wherein the individual amounts claimed and allowed, the nature
of the expenditure and the fund charged there are shown and the information therein con-
tained shall be available at all times for, and open to,public inspection.
IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that this Resolution be entered in the recorded proceedings of the
'Board of C ounty Commissioners of Pitkin County, Colorado.
THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF
I ATTEST: PITKIN COUNTY, COLORADO
WmC. Stapleton By T. J.S ardy
I! Clerk of the Board Chairman.
qublished in the Aspen Times August 13, 1953.
The Board agreed not to cover Justices of the Peace and Constables under Social Security
according to Senate Bill 250 and the County Clerk was instructed to notify the Department of
Employment Security of their action.
Lorain R. Herwick, County Sheriff was named by the Board to act as Vice- Chairman of Civil
Defense for Pitkin County, Colorado.
The following Agreement was entered into with Steck & Pretti of Garfield County,Colorado
'regarding the painting and decorating of the windows and trim according to Call for Bide
; was received by the Board on July 7, 1952 :
AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT, Made and entered into this 3rd day of August, A.D. 1953, by and between
JOE PRETTI and HARVEY STECK, doing business as STECK AND PRETTI of the County of GarJie1d,
State of Colorado, hereinafter called the Contractor, party of the first part, and THE BOARD
I OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS of the County of Pitkin, State of Colorado, hereinafter called the
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County, party of the second part, WITNESSETH:
That for and in consideration of the payment to be made by the County to the Contractor
hereinafter specified, and of the promises and agreements herein contained and to be done
and performed by the Contractor, IT IS MUTUALLY UNDERSTOOD AND AGREED as follows, to -wit:
1. That the contractor will scrape all outside wood and metal surfaces including the window
and door trim and the ornamental metal on the County Court House in the City of Aspen, Colo -'i
rado, and also paint all said surfaces with two coats of good lead and oil paint;
2. That said contractor whill caulk all windows and doors in said Court House and replace
all broken glass and reglaze with putty the window sashes where needed;
3. That said bontractor shall paint the inside of all transom windows in said Court House is
that have not heretofore been painted;
4. That the County shall furnish all glass that is replaced by the contractor at its own
cost and expense;
5. That said contractor shall commence the work as soon as possible considering the fact
that the paint to be used will be ordered and shall finish the work as soon as practicable
considering the amount of work and climatic conditions that prevail;
6. That the County shall pay the contractor in full payment for the services to be rendere
and for all materials necessary to complete the job, the sum of $2,145.00, which payment shall
be made when all work is done and the County has had an opportunity to inspect the job, and
after the contractor submits proof that all labor and materials used in connection with this
job have been paid.
In witness whereof the parties hereto have hereunto set their hands and seals on the day
and year first above written.
STECK AND PRETTI
By Joseph Pretti
THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF THE
COUNTY OF PITKIN, STATE OF COLORADO
By T. J. Sardy Chairman
No further business appearing the Board adjourned to meet August 18, 1953 at 10:00 A.M. dill r
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August 18, 1953
The Board of County C ommissioners of the County of Pitkin, State of Colorado met at 10 :00
IA. M. August 18, 1953 with the following members present: T. J. Sardy, Chairman; C. 0. Quam,
Commissioner; T. L. Shaw, County Attorney; Wm C. Stapleton, Clerk. Mr. Crest A. Gerbaz was
absent on account of serious illness and the Board wishes him a speedy recovery.
The minutes of the meeting held August 3, 1953 were read and approved.
The resolution regarding the Publication of the Commissioners Proceedings as set out in
full on page 372 of these Commissioners proceedings and ordered published according to law
I was withdrawn from publication and tabled until further notice.
Bills were audited, approved and ordered paid from the Various Welfare Funds as follows:
OLD AGE PENSION FUND $5,570.31
-.mid OLD
WELFARE FUND 970.77
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 NOTICE regarding the terms of Senate Bill 170 enacted by the 1953 General
Assembly regarding the County Road System was ordered published according to law:
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Notice is hereby given that pursuant to the requirements and provisions of Senate Bill 170,',
particularly Section 10, enacted by the General Assembly of Colorado and approved by the
Governor on March 28, 1953, the Board of County Commissioners of Pitkin County, Colorado,
proposes to adopt as the County Road System of Pitkin County, those roads designated as such
on a nap filed in the office of the County Clerk and Recorder of Pitkin County, denominated a
"Map of Pitkin County, Primary and Secondary Road System ".
The said systems include all of those County Roads for which the Board of County Commiss-
ioners will assume responsibility.
Notice is also hereby given that commencing at 8 :00 P.M. on the 28th day of August, A.D.,
1953, at the County Court House, Aspen, Colorado, all interested persons will be heard, at
which time and place they may present their recommendations concerning the proposed County
Road System to the Board of CountyCommissioners.
I First Publication August 20, 1953 Wm C. Stapleton Clerk
Last Publication August 27, 1953
I No further business appearing the Board adjourned to meet August 28, 1953 at 8 :00 P.M.
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August 28, 1953
I The Board of CountyCommissioners of PitkinCounty,C olorado met at an adjourned meeting
on August 28, 1953 with the following members present: T. J. Sardy, Chairman; C. 0. Quam,
Commissioner; Wm C. Stapleton,Clerk, for the purpose of hearing interested persons regardin:
the proposed County Road System.
The Map as submitted by County Surveyor G. E. Buchanan was gone over regarding Road Numberi
Mileage.
Mr. Carasco and Mr. Wm Grove appeared before the Board regarding the Road on Smuggler mtn.
and it was decided that this was not a County Road therefore the County was not responsible
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for the maintenance and upkeep,
Mr. Elmer Peterson appeared before the Board regarding the Road to the Midnight Mine and
this road was designated as a Secondary Road for a distance of 3.4 miles.
As no further persons appeared regarding the proposed Road System the Map as submitted
and the various Numbered Roads and Secondary Roads was adopted as the County Road System
for Pitkin County, Colorado,
The following Designated Roads and Mileage's were adopted:
PITKIN COUNTY ROAD SYSTEM
ROAD NO. NAME OF ROAD MILEAGE
1 Coal Basin 5.8
2 County Line Road 2.8
3 Crystal River 21,8
4 Frying Pan 28.1
5 Emma -East Sopris 6.5
6 Prince Creek 9.6
7 East Sopris 6.0
8 Woody Creek 8,3
9 Capitol Creek 8.4
10 Brush Creek 13.1
11 Snowmass Creek 11.2
13 Maroon Creek 9.5
15 Castle Creek 12.1
17 Woody Creek from Highway North & South 9.4
19 McLean Flats 5.3
Primary Roads joining City of Aspen 20.0
TOTAL PRIMARY ROADS 177.9
SECONDARY ROADS
Placita 2.0
Avalanche Creek 2.7
Thomas Creek 1.6
Dinkle Lake 5.5
Sec. 8 T. 9 R. 86W,
" 17 T. 9 R. 86w. 1.2
" 20 -27 T. 9 R. 86 w. 1.9
" 28 T. 9 R. 86 W. 1.0
, " 11 -12 -13 T. 9 86 W. Sec. 18 -19 T. 9 R. 85 W. 3.0
" 9 -10- T. 9 R. 85 W. 1,3
Larkspur Timber Road 3,6
Midnight Mine 3.4
Conundrum Creek 5.0
Difficult Camp Ground 1.0
Taylor Lake 4.0
Lincoln Gulch 11,2
Thomasville North 1.2
North Frying Pan 3.8
Norrie 0.5
Chapman Lake 0,7
Ivanhoe - 5 eC677 q ply 1.0
TOTAL PETIARE' ROADS 57.0 �
RECAPITULATION
Primary Roads in County 157.9
Primary Roads Joining City of Aspen 20.0
County Secondary Roads 57.0
Total Miles of Road in Pitkin County, 234.9
Colorado
The following Resolution Marked "EXHIBIT A" was adopted and a copy thereof sent with the
map of the County Roads Marked Exhibit "B" to the State Highway Department:
EXHIBIT "A"
WHEREAS, the County of Pitkin, Colorado, has, in accordance with the terms of Senate Bill
170, enacted by the 1953 General Assembly of the State of Colorado, determined and designate.
a County Road System consisting of primary and secondary highways or roads, and has prepared
a map of said System, whereon the primary roads are designated by numbers;and
WHEREAS, as required by Section 10, of said Act, Notice of Intent to Adopt said map as the
Official Map of the County Road System, has been published once each week in the The Aspen
Times, a newspaper of general circulation, published in Pitkin County for successive weeks,
being two (2) publications, as evidenced by Publisher's Affidavit; and
WHEREAS, on the 28th day of Aug. A.D., 1953, at 8:00 P.M. at Aspen, Colorado, all interest =.
persons desiring to be heard were heard by the Board of County Commissioners; and
WHEREAS, the Board has given full consideration to the recommendations of said persons;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: That the Board of County Commissioners, at its meeting helo
on this 28th day of Aug., 1953, hereby adopts, effective on and after December 31, 1953, as s
County Road System, those roads or highways shown on the map denominated of "The County Road
System of Pitkin County," dated Aug. 31, 1953, 1953, which Map shows the primary and seconda k
systems thereof.
The Clerk shall file and preserve the said Map and Publisher's Affidavit as required by la
for such Maps and affidavits and forthwith shall send a Certified Copy of this Resolution an.l of
said Map:to the Department of Highways.
CERTIFICATE RESPECTING COUNTY ROAD SYSTEM
(Section 10, Senate Bill 170, 1953)
TO: THE COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAYS
PLANNING AND RESEARCH DIVISION
DENVER, COLORADO
I certify that the attached "Exhibit A" is a true copy of a Resolution adopted by the
Board of County Commissioners of the County of Pitkin, at its meeting held on the 28th day
of August, 1953.
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I further certify that the Map attached hereto and made a part hereof, marked "Exhibit B',
is a true and accurate scaled copy of that Map, officially adopted as showing the County
Road System of said County and retained in the official files thereof.
Done at Aspen, Colorado, this 31st day of August, 1953.
Win C. Stapleton County Clerk.
(SEAL)
No further business appearing the Board adjourned to meet Sept. 8, 1953 at 10 :00 A.M.
ATTEST: p, a c Gt
Clerk, Wrai an.
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Sept. 8, 1953
The Board of County Commissioners of the County of Pitkin, State of Colorado met at 10 :00
A.M. Sept. 8, 1953 with the following members present: T. J. Sardy, Chairman; Commissioners
C. 0. Quam and Orest A. Gerbaz; T. L.Shaw, Attorney; Wm C. Stapleton, Clerk.
The Reports of the County Clerk, Clerk of the District Court, Clerk of the County Court,
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 $ 6,210.88
ROAD & BRIDGE louND 5,514.92
HOSPITAL FUND 2,674.91
MOTOR VEHICLE FUND 87.59
Bills covering the above gross amounts were ordered paid as per lists and vouchers on file.
The resignation of Nancy M. Smith as a member of the Hospital Board was received and upon
consideration the resignation was accepted with regret as Mrs. Smith was going to Washington
to be with her husband for the next two years.
The Board instructed the Clerk to write a letter of thanks and appreciation for her
services.
Mr.William Field was appointed to serve as a Member of the Hospital Board to replace
Mrs. Smith for the term ending the Second Tuesday in January 1956. The Clerk was instructed
to notify Mr. Field of his appointment.
The following Notice was received from the District Court of Pitkin County:
STATE OF COLA RADO IN AND FOR
THE DISTRICT COURT OF PITKIN COUNTY
IN THE MATTER OF: ) NO. 2897
A petition to organize the Aspen Fire ) Notice of Hearing
Protection District )
Notice is hereby given that there was filed in the District Court of Pitkin County,
Colorado, on the 14th day of August 1953, a petition entitled "In the matter of a petition
to organize the Aspen Fire Protection District" and the same is now on file at the office
of the Clerk of the District Court in Aspen, Colorado and is available for public inspection.
The purpose of the proposed district is to provide complete fire fighting facilities
for the district and the inhabitants thereof.
The proposed district includes property within the County of Pitkin, Colorado, a general
description of which is as follows: The City of Aspen and its environs including the Red
Mountain Community; The territory within 1/2 mile of the following roads at the points here-
inafter specified, to wit; State Highway #82 up to and including the McGlaughlin Ranch East
of Aspen and the Mecham Ranch west of Aspen; Up the Castle Creek Road from said Highway #82
to and including the Highland Bavarian Lodge; Up Maroon Creek from the said Highway #82 to
and including the Had Deane Ranch; Up the Brush Creek Road from said Highway #82 to and incl-
luding the John Hoaglund Ranch and down the McClean Flat Road from said Highway #82 to and
;including the Rene Duroux Ranch.
Notice is hereby given that a public hearing on said petiton will be held in the District
;Court in the Courthouse at Aspen, Colorado on Friday the llth. day of September, 1953 at
10:00 AM at which time and place any person in interest may appear.
Dated this 22nd, day of August, 1953.
Thatcher L. Shaw Louise M. Berg
Attorney for petitioners. Clerk of the District Court.
The following offers for tax sale certificates was accepted:
$5.00 for the following Certificates: #464 sale of 1897; #412 sale of 1898; # 499 sale of
1899; #459 sale of 1900; # 270 sale 1901; #4.26 sale of 1902; # 477 sale of 1903; # 471 sale
of 1904; #495 sale of 1905; # 407 sale of 1906; #432 sale of 1907; # 432 sale of 1908 coveri
the Darling Lode Mining Claim U. S. Mineral Survey No. 3023 Columbia Mining District.
(Frank J. Willoughby)
$5.00 for Certificate #15 sale of 1924 covering the Boulder City Lode Mining Claim U.S.
Mineral Survey No. 4400 Columbia Mining District. ( Frank J. Willoughby)
$25.00 for certificates as follows: # 1174 sale of 1906; #1175 sale of 1906; #1176 sale of
1906; # 1177 sale of 1906; #1178 sale of 1906 covering the following Lode Mining Claims,
Pearl, Black Diamond, Jennie, Timber, G. Jackson, U.S. mineral Survey No 6716 Highland
Mining District. ( Frank J. Willoughby)
$10.00 for Certificate #1101 sale of 1905 covering the Unplatted portion of NE +NE/ Sec. 13, 1
Twp 10 S. R. 85 West 6th P.M. (Mary D. Barbee)
The appeal of Ena Borden Smith regarding her assessment for 1952 covering Lots 13 -14 -15 in
Block 103 Hallam's Addition to the Townsite and City of Aspen was considered and gone over
with the County Assessor and in the above appeal the tax assessment and appraisal as set
by the County Assessor was upheld.
The Clerk was instructed to write Mrs. Smith of the Commissioners decision.
The application of the Norrie Colony Inc. for refund of taxes covering a set of improve-
ments known as the Koch Improvements valued at $410.00 which were destroyed by fire was
approved in the amount of $13.59. The following Resolution was adopted:
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, The County Commissioners of Pitkin County, State of Colorado, at a duly and lawfulln
called regular meeting held on the 8th day of September, A.D. 1953 at which meeting there we
present the following members: T. J. Sardy, Chairman, Orest A. Gerbaz and C. 0. Quam, Comm-
issioners, Wm C. Stapleton, Clerk, T. L. Shaw, County Attorney notice of such meeting and an
opportunity to be present having been given to the Assessor of said County and said Assessor
Warren J. Conner being present; and
WHEREAS, The said County Commissioners have carefully considered the within Application, and
are fully advised in relation thereto,
NOW BE IT RESOLVED, That said petition be granted and the recommendation of the Assessor
be concurred in, and a refund allowed on an assessed valuation of $4.40.00 for the year 1953,
Tax $19.
Members Voting Affirmative 3. No action of the Colorado Tax Commission was necessary.
No further business appearing the Board adjourned to meet Sept. 18, 1953 at 10 :00 A.M.
Attest:
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Clerk.
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Sept. 18, 1953
The Board of County Commissioners of the County of Pitkin, State of Colorado met at 10:04
A.M. Sept. 18, 1953 with the following members present: T. J. Sardy, Chairman; Commission® s
C. 0. Quam and Orest A.Gerbaz; Wm C. Stapleton, Clerk.
The minutes of the meetings held August16, August 28, and Sept. 8, 1953 were read and
approved.
Bills were audited, approved and ordered paid from the Various Welfare Funds as follows:
OLD AGE PENSION FUND $ 5,962.90
PUBLIC WELFARE FUND 1,492.59
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Bills covering the above gross amounts having been previously approved by the Welfare Boars
were ordered paid as per lists and vouchers rendered.
The County Commissioners received an offer from Mrs. Frank Waite of 220 Bower St., Palisade,
Colorado of a portrait of Governor Davis A. Waite who was Elected Governor of Colorado from
Aspen, Colorado on the Populist Party ticket in 1892 and held office for one term during
1893 through 1895 at which time the Country was in the throes of the Great Silver Panic.
The County Commissioners were happy to accept the offer of Mrs. Waite and the County
Clerk was intructed to write her of their decision.
No further business appearing the Board adjourned to meet Oct,.5, 1953 at 10 :00 A.M.
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Attest: /`' J / � G % ,/ —r ;)/ 1
' flerk. Choi an.
October 5, 1953
The Board of County Commissioners of the County of Pitkin, State of Colorado met at 10:00
.M. October 5, 1953 with the following members present: T. J. Sardy, Chairman; Commissioners
▪ 0. Quam and Orest A. Gerbaz; Wm C. Stapleton, Clerk; T. L. Shaw, County Attorney.
The minutes of the meeting held Sept. 18, 1953 were read and approved.
The reports of the County Clerk, Clerk of the CountyCourt, Clerk of the District Court,
heriff and Service Officer were examined, approved and signed.
The Following was received from the County Treasurer:
Aspen, Colorado
O ctober 3, 1953
he Honorable Board of County Commissioners
ounty of Pitkin, State of Colorado.
Now comes the Treasurer of Pitkin County, presenting this petition for authority to issue
duplicate tax sale certificate to replace certificate numbered 15 sale of December 20,
924 on Boulder City Lode Mining Claim U.S. Mineral S urvey No. 4400 situate in Columbia Mining
istrict, County of Pitkin. The treasurer having made diligent search in the files of this Office
nd being unable to find the said certificate. The certificate having been assigned to Frank _
. Willoughby and Mr. Willoughby has made application for a deed to the said property.
Sas
Respectfully submitted,
Phillip J. Crosby
Treasurer of Pitkin County
Upon motion, duly seconded and carried the Board authorized the County Treasurer to issue 'rs-.
duplicate certificate No. 15 sale of December 20, 1924 covering the Boulder City Lode Mining
laim U.S. Mineral Survey No. 4400 situate in the Columbia Mining District, Pitkin County,
olorado.
Bills were audited, approved and ordered paid from the Various County Funds as Follows:
ORDINARY FUND $ 5,063.02
ROAD & BRIDGE FUND 4,623.13
HOSPITAL FUND 3,107.06
MOTOR VEHICLE FUND 141.49
Bills covering the above gross amounts were ordered paid as per lists and vouchers on
file.
No further business appearing the Board adjourned to meet October 19, 1953 at 10 :00 A.M.
Attest: A( 4 d ;' ,44 ✓ % i /
Clerk. C
October 19, 1953
The Board of County Commissioners of the County of Pitkin, State of Colorado met at 10 :00
. M. October 19, 1953 with the following members present: T. J. Sardy, Chairman; Commissioner
rest A. Gerbaz and C. 0. Quam; Wm C. Stapleton, County Clerk.
The minutes of the meeting held October 5,'1953 Qere read and approved.
Bills were audited, approved and ordered paid from the various Welfare Funds as follows:
OLD AGE PENSION FUND $6019.35
PUBLIC WELFARE FUND 960.18
Bills covering the above gross amounts having been previously approved by the Welfare Board
sere ordered paid as per lists and vouchers rendered.
1 The following lettei was received from Floyd Beard of Basalt, Colorado regarding the road
from the County Road on West Sopris to his ranch.
Basalt,Colo.
Oct. 16, 1953
PitkinCounty Commissioners
Aspen, Colorado
Dear Sirs:
I am writing you request to close that piece of road on West Sopris Creek that 71
runs through our place.
I I would like to have it either closed or fixed and if you would rather close it wili
9e best for me. Yours truly,
Floyd Beard
Basalt, Colo.
After consideration the Board decided they had no jurisdiction over this piece of road and
therefore could not close it or fix it up. The County Clerk was instructed to write Mr. Beare
DS' their decision.
The amount of $11,664.63 having been received from the State of Colorado for Forest
pportionment to Pitkin County, on motion duly made, seconded and carried, the county Treasurer
gas authorized to apportion said sum as follows: %5 or $583.23 to Road and Bridge Fund;
95% or $11,081.40 to .S,eeia. School Fund.
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The following was received from interested parties concerning Cattle Guards being placed
at each end of the Air Port Road:
Board of County Commissioners
I 1ighway Division Pitkin County
aspen, Colorado
'+, Gentlemen:
Walter Paepcke and John Spachner who owns lands known as "Air Port Ranch" located on Owl
reek Road and Highway #82, has discussed with us his wish to install cattle guards and gates
.nd fencing at each end of Air Port Road which also serves our lands.
. +/ IP Mr. Paepcke and Mr. Spachner agrees to comply to all safety measures in constructing
these items, and will assume full responsibility for future maintenance, we will agree to his
1roceeding with the work.
Yours truly,
Johnnie Hoaglund
. Wm Anderson
1ernard Stapleton
Sam Stapleton
i ;van Melton
1.ne Kearns
"ens Christiansen
No further business arpearing the Board adjourned to meet Nov, 2, 1953 at 10:00 A.M.
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November 2, 1953
' The Board of County Commissioners of the County of Pitkin, State of Colorado, met at 10 :00
.M. November 2, 1953 with the following members present: T. J.Sardy, Chairman; Commissioners
I rest A. Gerbaz and C. 0. Quart; T. L. Shaw, County Attorney; Wm C. Stapleton, County Clerk.
The Reports of the Clerk of the District Court, Clerk of the County Court, County Clerk,
theriff and Service Officer were examined approved and signed.
The following offers for tax sale certificates was accepted:
1;100,00 for certificates as follows: #1686 sale of 1908; #942 sale of 1910 covering Lot F
clock 84 City of Aspen. (Alice Towne)
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, ;50.00 for certificates as follows: #8 sale of 1908; #5 sale of 1910 covering Lot G Block
L s4 City of Aspen.
5.00 for certificates as follows: #189 sale of 1908; #93 sale of 1910; covering Lot R Block
r $ City of Aspen. ( Warren Conner) i
5.00 for certificates as follows: #301 sale of 1901; #490 sale of 1902; #546 sale of 1903;
527 sale of 1904; #541 sale of 1905 #447 sale of 1906; #475 sale of 1907; #482 sale of 1908
44". , sale of 1913; #56 sale of 194 # 6 sale of 1944 covering 2/16 interest in the Gem Lode
Tining Claim U.S. Mineral Survey #3284 Highland Mining District,(R. E. DuBe )
65.00 for certificates as follows: #300 sale of 1901; #489 sale of 1902; #545 sale of 1903;
,526 sale of 1 9 0 4; #540 sale of 1905; #111t7 sale of 1906; #474 sale of 1907; #481 sale of 1908;
5 sale of 1938• #6 sale of 1 944, covering 1/16 interest in the Erie Lode Mining Claim U.S.
4ineral Survey #3284 Highland Mining District. (R,E. DuBe)
Bills were audited, approved and ordered paid from the various County Funds as follows:
ORDINARY FUND $ 4,046.23
OAD & BRIDGE FUND 4,130.50
:HOSPITAL FUND 5,714.94
LOTOR VEHICLE FUND 55.23
Bills covering the above gross amounts were ordered paid as per lists and vouchers on file.
The following is the Consolidated Budget Summary for the year 1954 as approved and adopted:
COUNTY GENERAL FUND
total Expenses *64,601.56
!Balance Jan, 1, 5,3 Deficient Valuation $5,934,770.00
Revenues 16,513.17
Property Tax Revenue 53,412.93
Total Revenue 64,601.56
Levy in Mills 9.00
CONTINGENT FUND
Total Expense 9,407.60
Balance Jan. 1, 5,400.00
Revenues 150.00
Property Tax Revenue 3,857..60
Total Revenue 9,407.60
' Levy in Mills .65
TOAD & BRIDGE FUND
otal Expenses 74,124.97
i:alance Jan. 1, 1160.00
revenues 48,825.00
rroperty Tax Revenue 13,649.97
otal Revenue 74,124.97
Levy in Mills 2.30
rUBLIC WELFARE FUND
total Expense 21,004.73
i:alance Jan. 1, 4,000.00
Revenues 12,553.65
I rroperty Tax Revenue 4,1j51.08
) 1:: total Revenue 21 004.73 I
Levy in Mills 75
iOSPITAL FUND
+otal Expense • 33,446.40
malance Jan. 1, 15,725.46
revenues 27,511.63
rroperty lax Revenue 5,93 .77
iota' Revenue 33,446,40
Levy in Mills 1.00
OLORADO RIVER CONSERVATION DISTRICT
total Expense 890.22
rroperty Tax Revenue 890.22
total Revenue 890.22
Levy in Mills .15 1
378
COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOL FUND
Total Expenses 11,421.83 as Certified by State Board of
Property Tax Revenue 11,454.11 Education.
Total Revenue 11,454.11
Levy in Mills 1.93
A more complete break down of the revenues and expenditures of the various County Officers
and other Spending Agencies may be found in the Filed Budget either in the County Clerk's Offi
or the Tax Commission.
THE FOLLOWING WAS RECEIVED RELATIVE TO BUDGET, LEVIES AND TAX MATTERS:
OFFICE OF THE COUNTY ASSESSOR
Wm C. Stapleton, Clerk August 31, 1953
Pitkin County Commissioners
Pitkin County
Aspen, Colorado
Dear Mr. Stapleton:
The Abstract of Assessment as submitted by me August 11, 1953, has been approved
by the Colorado Tax Commission and I hereby certify that the valuation of all property subjec
to ad valorem taxes as shown on that abstract to be:
$5,934
This represents an increase of 293,880 over the 1952 assessment and would have been much
greater, if we had not lost approximately $175,000 on lower livestock valuations and lower
Utility valuations.
Respectfully,
Warren J. Conner
Assessor
APPLICATION OF CO?TNTY FOR INCREASE OF LEVY
To the COLORADO TAX COMMISSION
The Board of County Commissioners of Pitkin County, hereby petition the Colorado Tax Comm-
ission for permission to levy 13.70 Mills, producing $81,306.35, for County purposes for the
year 1954, as shown by schedules below.
INFORMATION
Assessed valuation of County last year $5,640,890 Valuation of County This year $5,934,770
Levy last year in mills 11.20; in dollars $63,177.97 Proposed levy in mills 13.70 dollars
$81,306.35. PREVIOUS YEAR CURRENT YEAR
Schedule of Funds Mills Dollars Mills Dollars
(B) County General Fund 6.50 $36,665.79 9.00 $53,41
(0) Contingent Fund 1.00 5,640.89 .65 3,857.60
(D) Road & Bridge Fund 2.30 12,974.05 2.30 13,649.97
(E) Public Welfare Fund .80 4,512.71 .75 4,451.08
(H) Public Hospital Fund .60 3,384.53 1.00 5,934.77
TOTALS 11.20 63,177.97 13.70 81,306.35
The increased levies are made necessary for the following reasons:
Increase in over all expense and Election Expense for 1954.
The Board of County Commissioners request that the Colorado Tax Commission authorize the Ow"'
levies as applied for.
Wm C. Stapleton County Clerk October 9, 1953
By T. J. Sardy Chairman.
Denver, Colorado November 3, 1953
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Pitkin County, Aspen, C olorado
The Application of your Board of County Commissioners for a levy of 15.59 mills for the year
1953 is approved and authorized as follows:
SCHEDULES OF FUNDS LEVY IN MILLS _
(B) County General Fund 9.00
(C) Contingent Fund .61
(D) Road & Bridge Fund 2 .3 0
E) Public Welfare Fund .75
(H) Public Hospital Fund 1.00
(I) General School Fund (County Public) 1.93
TOTAL 15.59
ATTEST: Paul F. Perske COLORADO TAX COMMISSION
Secretary By J R Seaman `
Chairman
STATE OF COLORADO
COLORADO TAX COMMISSION
STATE OFFICE BUILDING
DENVER
October 22, 1953
Mr. William C. Stapleton,
Pitkin County Clerk,
Aspen, Colorado.
Dear Sir:
We hereby acknowledge receipt of annual budget of Pitkin County, to the Colorado
Tax Commission, for the year ending December 31, 1954.
Very truly yours,
COLORADO TAX COMMISSION
By A.A. Michael
Statistician
The application of School Distrrct No, Jt. 1, Pitkin -Eagle County was approved by the Tax
Commission and is attached above, Levy not to exceed 12.40 Mills. \
The application of School District No. 1 (Re), Pitkin County was approved by the Tax Comm-
ission and is attached above, Levy not to exceed 12.50 Mills.
The following letter was directed to the Department of Education:
Sept. 14, 1953
STATE OF COLORADO
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
STATE CAPITOL
DENVER 2, COLORADO
Dear Sir:
I have been requested by the Board of County Commissioners of the County of Pitkin, State
of Colorado to request you to determine the amount of money to be raised by the County Publi•
School Fund levy for next year.
Would you please do this as soon as possible so that we may complete our 1954 Budget.
Yours truly, Clerk to Board of
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1 e o ow ng rep y was rece vet:
STATE OF COLORADO
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
DENVER 2 November 2, 1953
loard of County Commissioners
•itkin bounty
Ispen, Colorado
entlemen:
We have your letter of September 14, requesting that a determination be made "of the
-mount of money to be raised by the County Public School Fund Levy for Pitkin County."
Nue
Af In accordance with Section 8, Chapter 59, Session Laws of Colorado 1952, as amended, we
ave made such a determination for Pitkin County and find the "amount required under Section
12 of this Act for all school districts in such county" to be $11,421.83. This represents the
:mount to be raised by the 1953 County Public School Fund Levy of Pitkin County.
Sincerely yours,
H. Grant Vest
Commissioner of Education.
The assessed valuation of the State of Colorado for the year 1953, as fixed by the Colorado
Fax Commission and accepted by the State Board of Equalization, is$2,564,806.825.00, and
after consideration of levies made necessary by legislative action, the levy for the year
1953 for all State purposes has been fixed at two and seventy -one hundredths mills (2.71)
to be distributed to the Various State Funds.
The Valuation of Pitkin County as stated on Schedule "B" was placed at $5,934,770.00 and
the State Levy of 2.71 mills will be charged on that valuation.
The following levies for School Districts were certified by the County Superintendent:
Pitkin Co. School Distirct special & bond levies as presented to the Board of County
Commissioners. Oct. 1953
Dist. No Valuation Speoial Mill Levy Revenue Bond & Int. Rev.
I $3,929,160 12.50 $49,114.50
I 3,929,160 2.55 & .90 $13,555.60
Jt. 1 1,517,140 12.40 18,812.54
Jt. 1 1,517,140 5.00 & .08 879.94
Jt. 12 488,470 6.36 3,106.67
C.U.H.S. 488,470 7.74 3,780.76 2.90 & 2.50 2,638.32
C.U.H.S. 488,470 Post War .60 293.08
Lettie Lee Brand
Co. Supt. Schools
NOTICE AS TO PROPOSED BUDGET
Notice is hereby given that a proposed budget has been submitted to THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS for the ensuing fiscal year 1954.
- That a copy of such porposed 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 Regular Meeting of the Board of County
Commissioners to be held at the Court House in Aspen, Colorado on October 19, 1953 at 11:00
A.M.
Any Taxpayer within such Pitkin County may at any time prior to the final adoption of
the Budget file or register his objections thereto.
Dated October 1, 1953. The Board of County Commissioners
Pitkin County, Colorado
?ublished in the Aspen Times October 1, 1953. By T. J. Sardy Chairman.
The following was received regarding levy for Colorado River Consv. Dist.:
THE COLORADO RIVER WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT
Grand Junction, Colo.
30 September 1953.
Fonorable Wm. C. Stapleton
County Clerk & Recorder,
Pitkin County,
Aspen, Colorado,
Dear Mr. Stapleton:
Having made the check I mentioned in my recent letter to you, I can now tell you
;hat the levy for the District for 1953 taxes will be 15 /100 mill. This will enable the
Commissioners to complete their levying ordinance.
I shall very much appreciate it if you will tell the Bitkin County Assessor what the lel
Jill be for he may want to start extending levies onto the tax rolls.
The increase in levy has been occasioned by the fact that except for Pitkin and Mesa Counties)
every county in the District, for one reason or another has a lower assessment this year than
_ast year. In some it was the reduced value of cattle and sheep and in Eagle County the closi g
.• of the Empire Zinc mines.
Very truly yours,
F. C. Merriell
Secretary
CITY OF ASPEN
Aspen,Colorado November 5th 1953.
W.C. Stapleton County Clerk.
Aspen, Colorado
Mr. Stapleton:
This is to certify that on the 26th day of October 1953 the City of Aspen
received from the State Tax Commission for a 17 Mills levy upon the valuation of 1953 auth-
" crized. Ethel M. Frost
Ethel M. Frost City Clerk,
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October 5, 1953
Mr. Phillip J. Crosby,
Jounty Treasurer Pitkin C ounty,
Aspen, Colorado
Dear Sir:
In regard to the new bond issue of Carbondale Union High School.
I have figured the combined valuations of Pitkin and Garfield Counties and in order to mee.
the requirements due in 1954, it will be necessary to have the following levies.
CUHS Bond Levy 2.90
11 Int. " 2.5o
5.40
Will you please add these figures to your levy sheet.
Yours very truly,
Berenice McDonald - County Treasurer
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STATE OF COLORADO - —
COUNTY OF PITKIN, I, Wm C. Stapleton, County Clerk & Recorder of Pitkin County, Colorado
being first duly sworn, on oath, deposes and says; that said local Government did, on the
3rd day of November, A.D. 1953 file with the proper officials its budget for the period from
Jan. 1, 1954 to December 31, 1954 in due manner and form, as required by law.
Wm C. Stapleton A► -
County Clerk & Recorder.
Subscribed and sworn to before me this 3rd day of November A.D. 1953.
1
Valeska Broughton""
(SEAL) Deputy C ounty Clerk
The County Clerk was instructed to write the State Forester and thank him for his courtesy
in coming to meet with the Commissioners to explain their duties and that of the Sheriff in
regard to Forest Fires on Public and private lands.
No further business appearing the Board adjourned to meet November 18, 1953 at 10 :00 A.M.
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ii November 18, 1953
The Board of County Commissioners of the County of Pitkin, State of Colorado net at 10:00 A.
M. November 18, 1953 with the following members present: T. J. Sardy, Chairman; Commissioners
•rest A. Gerbaz and C. 0. Quam; Wm C. Stapleton, Clerk.
The minutes of the meetings held October 19, and November 2, 1953 were read and approved.
Bills were audited, approved and ordered paid from the various Welfare Funds as follows:
OLD AGE PENSION FUND $6,874.35
PUBLIC WELFARE FUND 915.57
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 amendment and resolution was passed regarding Social Security:
AMENDMENT NO. 1
This will amend the Plan andAgreement entered into by the BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF
'ITKIN COTTNTY, COLORADO and the Department of Employment Security of the 4th day of June
[951 and will provide that the effective date of the Plan and Agreement shall be the 1st day
.f January 1951,
This Amendment is aubmitted to the Department of Employment Security this 18th November
1 953. e, y cce %/-e
A Pp/'od ? d PITKIN COUNTY, COLORADO
o./ /9s3 &ne l•»afrid S. efs
sec• 0% re cfa r Name of Political Subdivision
ttest: Wm C. Stapleton By T. J. Sardy
Clerk of the Board Chairman of the Board of County
(SEAL) Commissioners of Pitkin County, Bolo.
RESOLUTION Ls
WHEREAS, under date of June 4, 1951, Pitkin County, Colorado entered into a Plan and Agree-
1ent with the Department of Employment Security of the State of Colorado, under the provision:
•f House Bill No. 291, enacted by the 39th General Assembly of the State of Colorado, for the
;urpose of extending the insurance system established by Title II of the Social Security Act;
=nd WHEREAS, it is the opinion of this Board that it would be to the mutual advantage of
he parties to said agreement and to the employees of Pitkin County, Colorado that said Agree -
ent should relate back to the 1st day of January, A.D. 1951.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the chairman of this Board, and he is authorized to
-xecute an amendment of said agreement of June 4, 1951, providing that the effective date of
he said Plan and Agreement shall be the 1st day of January A.D. 1951.
Adoption of the above Resolution was moved by Commissioner Gerbaz, seconded by Commissioner
*uam, and unanimously adopted at a meeting of said Board on the 18th day of November, A.D.
1 953.
T. J. Sardy
1 C. 0. Quam
Crest A. Gerbaz
attest: Wm C. Stapleton Board of County Commissioners of
Clerk. Pitkin County, Colorado
The following Resolution was unanimously passed and adopted regarding the spending in
excess of the Budget on the Road & Bridge Fund:
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, an emergency has arisen in the County of Pitkin, State of Colorado in that a
i ;ridge on the Roaring Fork River has been washed out by an act of God and a bridge on Castle
Creek collapsed under heavy weight which caused an unusual and unforseeable expenditure of
oney from the County Road & Bridge Fund budgeted for the year 1953;
AND WHEREAS, the County Road & Bridge Fund, budgeted in the amount of $84,700.00 for the
year 1953, has been depleted to the extent that but $378.70 remains therein as a result of
the unforseeable circumstances aforesaid;
AND WHEREAS, the neads of the Pitkin County Road -& Bridge Fund will be approximately $6,000,00
per month for operation and maintenance for the months of November and December, 1953;
AND WHEREAS, there is sufficient money in the said Road & Bridge Fund, which has not been
budgeted, to meet the requirements herein contemplated and it will not be necessary to draw
on other budgeted funds for the same; Aft-
AND WHEREAS, paragraph 14 of chapter 168 of the Session .'aws of Colorado for 1945 provides
for this contingency and permits the expenditure of funds in excess of the budget;
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of the County of Pitkin
State of Colorado:
That the expenditure of funds in the amount of $12,000.00, in excess of the Pitkin County
Road & Bridge Fund budget, be authorized for the said Fund for the remainder of the year 1953
and the same is hereby authorized.
IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that this resolution be entered in the recorded proceedings of this
Board and that copy hereof, duly certified by the clerk thereof, be delivered to the State
Tax Commission of the State of Colorado.
In Witness Whereof said Board of County Commissioners have hereunto set its hand and
seal by and thru its chairman, heretofore authorized, on this 18th day of November, A.D. 1953.
BOARD OF COTTNTY COMMISSIONERS
Attest: Wm C. Stapleton Clerk. PITKIN COUNTY, COLORADO
By T. J. Sardy Chairman.
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The following letter was mailed the Western Surety Company holder of the Bond of Phillip
J. Crosby,County Treasurer:
Western Surety Company
102 E. 9th St. Kansas City, Mo.
Gentlemen:
.. Submitted herewith, for your information, is a copy of the recent audit of the books
of the Pitkin County Treasurer, Pitkin County, Colorado.
As you can see, the treasurer was long in the amount of $874.59 on September 17, 1953.
Since the said audit was made part of the discrepancy has been accounted for.
_,� Yours very truly,
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Board of County Commissioners
:TLS bm Pitkin County, Colorado
enc. Copy to: M. M. Neihardt By T L S
Agent Aspen, Colo. Thatcher L. Shaw County Attorney
1 . Aspen, Colo.
The following is a copy of the audit which was mailed with the above letter to Western Surety
Company:
PITKIN COUNTY, COLORADO
Treasurer, Phillip J. Crosby
We have completed our audit of this office for the period from January 1, 1953 to June 30,
1953. The financial condition of the Treasurer's office is reflected in tle following exhib-
its which show a complete reconciliation between the cash book and general ledger.
Current and delinquent taxes and miscellaneous collections and Treasurer's fees were traced.
to the cash book and general ledger.
Warrants, receipts and other evidence of disbursements were checked in detail.
Cash on hand June 30, 1953 was verified by examination of bank statements and bonds.
Cash was counted September 17, 1953. On September 17, 1953 cash was long in the amount of
3874.59. On April 8, 1953, the date of our last audit, the cash was long in the amount of
$100.60.
Our examination of all available records shows the following results:
On June 1, 1953 cash was long $100.60.
On July 1, 1953 cash was long $3L8.98
.. On August 1, 1953 cash was long $789.19.
On September 17, 1953 cash was long $874.59
The foregoing would indicate that receipts are not being written for all items of collectio s.
This office has a form of daily balance sheet which, if kept daily, would eliminate any
possibility of this condition existing, yet it has been kept only occasionally during this
period.
j Under these conditions we cannot assume responsibility for the accuracy of the fund balance .
I Ralph L. McKee
Registered Accountant
Boulder Colorado
The following was directed to the Colorado River Conservation District meeting which was
held in Grand Junction, Colo. on November 12, 1953:
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
In the absence of James H. Smith regular Representative for Pitkin County, Colorado for
the Colorado River Conservation District it is the desire of theBoard of County Commissioners
!that W. Lucas Woodall represent us at the meeting in Grand Junction, Colorado on November
12, 1952. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Attest: Wm C. Stapleton PITKIN COUNTY, COLORADO
Clerk. By T. J. Sardy Chairman
The following Appropriation Resolution was passed and adopted for the fiscal year 1 954:
I RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, this Board of County Commissioners have adopted a budget for Pitkin County, Colo-
rado, for the fiscal year 1954, which budget is in writing and on file in the office of the
1 Clerk and Recorder of Pitkin County, Colorado;
AND WHEREAS, by law it is required that an appropriation resolution be passed and adopted
by this governing body for the fiscal year 1954 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 money fro
the several funds herein shown, for the objects and purposes set forth in the 1954 budget
for the support of said County for and during the fiscal year beginning January lst, 1954 an
ending December 31st 1954, for expenditures by the several offices, departments, boards,
commissions and other spending agencies of said County having jurisdiction to make such
expenditures, to -wit:
ORDINARY FUND
Total Ordinary Expenses $ 63,001.56
Treasurers Commissions 800.00
Estimated Uncollected Taxes 800.00
Total 64,601.56
'CONTINGENT FUND - •1
!Total Contingent Expenses 9,000.00 (Reduced to .61 mills producing_
'Treasurers Commissions 200.00 $3,620.21 by Tax Commission.
Estimated uncollected Taxes 207.60 Estimated Balance of $5,400.00
Total 9,407.60 makes total 39020.21 )
ROAD & BRIDGE FUND
Total Road & Bridge - Expenses 72,000.00
Treasurers Commissions 1,000,00
Estimated Uncollected Taxes 1,12 .97
74,1 .97
PUBLIC WELFARE FUND Total
Total Public 'Welfare Fund Expenses 20,529.00
1 Treasurers Commissions 225.00
Estimated Uncollected Taxes 250.73
I Total 21,004.73
HOSPITAL FUND
Total Hospital Fund Expenses 32,746.40
' Treasurers Commissions 350.00
Estimated Uncollected Taxes 350.00
Total 33,446.40
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COLORADO RIVER CONSERVATION DI TaI T — -
Total Expenses including Treasurers Fees
and uncollected Taxes. $890,22
COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOL FUND
Total Expenses including Treasurers Fees
and uncollected 'Taxes. $11,4.21.83
Or
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the income of said County of Pitkin as estimated in said Budget
and as provided by tax levy, and other revenues of said County, for the fiscal year 1 954, 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. vilw„
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, The Board of County Commissioners of theCounty of Pitkin, State of
Colorado, have caused their names to be hereunto subscribed by their Chairman duly authorized
on this 18th day of November A.D. 1953, duly attested by their Clerk under his hand and the
seal of said County.
THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF THE
/_ / COUNTY OF PITKIN, STATE 0 COLORADO
ATTEST: ; i i x If / B y YT) � �/
Count Clerk and Ex- / ficio Clerk of Chair : .
said Board of County Comissioners.
No further b ess appearing the Board Adjourned to meet December 7, 1953 at 10 :00 A.M.
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December 7, 1953
The Board of County Commissioners of the County of Pitkin, State of Colorado met at 10 :00
A.M. December 7, 1953 with the following members present: T. J. Sardy, Chairman; Commissioners
Orest A. Gerbaz and C. 0. Quam; Thatcher L. Shaw, County Attorney; Wm C. Stapleton, Clerk.
The minutes of the meeting held November 18, 1953 were read and approved.
The Reports of the Clerk of the District Court, Clerk of the County Court, County Clerk,
Sheriff and Service Officer were examined, approved and signed.
The application of the Norway Lodge for a New Liquor License having been duly published
according to law, accompanied by the proper recommendation's was examined. No petitions were
were received objecting therefore it was regularly moved b,y Commissioner Gerbaz, seconded
by Mr. Quam and unanimously agreed to allow the license to Norway Lodge.
The application of Redstone Inn for renewal of Liquor License was approved.
The application of Four Seasons Club for renewal of Liquor License was approved.
The Board was approached with a petition signed by fifty -three citizens of Pitkin County
asking the Board to make an effort to keep the Aspen Air Port open for plane traffic this 1
winter, After some discussion the Board agreed to use their equipment to help keep the Air
Strip open but only after all roads in the County were opened and in good shape. It was also S
suggested that they contact the City for help along this line.
The following letter was received from the County Assessor:
Aspen, Colorado
November 12, 1953
Wm C. Stapleton
Clerk & Recorder
Pitkin County,
Aspen, Colorado
Dear Sir:
At the request of the Attorney for the newly formed Aspen Fire District, I
herewith submit an estimate of what would have been the valuation of said District, if it
had been in existance at the time the various other Districts were abstracted and totaled:
1953 estimate- - - - Aspen Fire District $2,850,000.00
Respectfully submitted,
Warren J. Conner
Assessor
The Following letter was received regarding Streets and Alleys in Eames Addition:
ASPEN SKIING CORPORATION
December 4, 1953
Board of County Commissioners
of Pitkin County
c/o William Stapleton
County Court House
Aspen, Colorado
Gentlemen:
It is of the utmost interest to Aspen Skiing Corporation that certain streets and
alleys in the vicinity of our chair lift terminal be kept open to the public. These include
Gilbert, Hill, andSummit Streets, and the alleys in Blocks 9 and 10 of Eames Addition.
We will appreciate it if the Board will look after this matter for us.
Very truly yours,
ASPEN SKIING CORPORATION
By Wm V. Hodges
President
As the Board had already been asked by various citizens in this area too keep these streets
and alleys open it was agreed that they remain open until some wne could show just cause
why they should be closed.
Bills were audited, approved and ordered paid from the various County Funds as follows:
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ORDINARY FUND $5,018.82
ROAD & BRIDGE FTTND 6,608.55
HOSPITAL FUND 3,177.31
MOTOR VEHICLE FUND 35.21
Bills covering the above gross amounts were ordered paid as per lists and vouchers on file.
The following Call for Bids was ordered published:
CALL FOR BIDS
The Call flr. its is hereby made for Bids to furnish Gasoline & Diesel Fuel for Pitkin
ounty, Colorado for the year 1 954.
Bids are to be submitted to the County Commissioners of Pitkin County by Jan, 2, 1953 or
left with the County Clerk prior to that date.
The Board reserves the right to reject any or all bids.
THE BOARD OF COTTNTY COMMISSIONERS
PITKIN COTTNTY, COLORADO By T. J. Sart'
Chairman.
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No further business appearing the Board Adjourned to meet December 18, 1953 at 10:00 A.M.
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December 15, 1953
The Board of County Commissioners of the County of Pitkin, State of Colorado met at 10 :00
lei A. M. December 18, 1953 with the following members present: T. J. Sardy, Chairman, Commiss-
ioners C. 0. Quam and Orest A. Gerbaz; T. L. Shaw, County Attorney; Wm C. Stapleton, Clerk.
The minutes of the meeting held December 7, 1953 were read and approved.
The applications for Road Supervisors for 1954 were reviewed and the following were appoint -d
to the various districts for 1954 or during the pleasure of the Board: John Snyder, Aspen &
Ticinity; Claude Crowley, Frying Pan; Roy Whitbeck, Crystal River & Emma.
he County Clerk was instructed to certify the above supervisors to the State Highway Comm -
Lssion.
A group of interested citizens called upon the Commissioners to protest the hazards of parked
vehicles and obstacles upon Howard Awrey's property in and around the Chair Lift on Aspen,
Street in Eames Addition. The following were present: Jim Perry, Jack dePagter, Robert Barnald,
Henry Stein, Harold Rowland, Friedl Pfeifer, Howard Awrey and Leslie Gaylord.
Dr. Barnard listed the following complaints: 1. That no parking should be allowed on the
left hand side going up Aspen Street from the Ticket Office South.
?. To Remove all vehicles parked in area on streets and alleys.
3. Remove steel posts from area on Awrey property as they were a hazard to the skiing public.
and asked that the Commissioners take whatever legal action was necessary to remedy the above
complaints.
Friedl Pfeifer stated on behalf of the Ski School that considering the amount of Skiers on
the mountain it would be necessary to have four access roads to the lift rather than one or
Dne narrow one.
The above was stated regarding the narrow passage way now left for skiers by the Steel Post.
placed by Awrey on his property and the Vehicles parked on Aspen Street leaving only a narrow
passage by Awrey's Restaurant for skiers to return to the bottom of the chair lift.
Mr. Awrey stated that if it was not necessary for him to build a second business further
up the hill he would be glad to remove the ha He also stated that if the other business
interests and the Ski Corporation would co- operate with him he would co- operate with them.
Mr. Stein then remarked that it was a direct insult against the Citizens of Pitkin County
and he did not come to the meeting to be insulted, it all boiled down to the fact that unless
we play ball with you, you will not play ball with us.
The Commissioners then considered the facts and concluded that it was in the interest of
Public Safety and agreed to meet to pass a resolution regarding the parking situation which
will be set out later in full.
A Plan and Agreement covering Social Security for the Ninth Judicial District was submitted
to the Commissioners as follows:
1 PLAN AND AGREEMENT
The Ninth judicial District of the State of Colorado, hereinafter called "Political Sub -
division ", does hereby apply to the Colorado Department of Employment Security, hereinafter
called "Department ", pursuant to the provisions of Section 5 of that certain Act known as
r 000ld House Bill No. 291, (enacted by the 38th General Assembly of the State of Colorado, to extend
the insurance system established by Title II of the Social Security Act to services performed
by individuals as employees of the Political Subdivision.
The Political Subdivision submits for the Department's approval this Plan and Agreement to
become effective on the date hereinafter stated.
1. Definitions.
For the purpose of this Plan and Agreement
(a) The term "Department" means Department of Employment Security, State of Colorado. I,
(b) The term "employee" means any employee as defined in Section 210 (K) of the Social
Security Act.
(c) The term "services" includes all services performed by individuals as employees of the
Political Subdivision, except: (1) Any service performed by an employee in a position covered
by a retirement system on the date this agreement is made applicable to his coverage group.
(2) Services performed by an employee who is employed to relieve him from unemployment.
(3) Service performed in a hospital, home or other institution by an inmate thereof.
K4) Covered transportation service (as defined in Section 210 (1) of the Social Security Act.l
(5) Service (other than agricultural labor or service performed by a student) excluded from
employment by any provisions of Section 210 (a) of the Social Security Act, other than par-
agraph (8) of this section.
(6) Services of an emergency nature, such as those required to care for fires, floods or othe'
Unforeseen disasters.
I(7) Services of an extremely temporary nature such as possemen, jurymen, election judges etc ,
or those compensated solely on a fee basis.
(8) Services by those officers whose position is filled by popular election.
iI. Services Covered.
This Plan and Agreement included all services performed by individuals for the Political Sub
•'vision excepting those services which are expressly excluded herefrom under Section I. abov.
III. Administration of the Plan.
The Political Subdivision agrees and has heretofore authorized and directed the appropriate
officers and employees to do and perform all things found necessary by the Departmen or the
federal Security Administrator, to make such reports in such form and containing such infor-
ation as the Department may from time to time require, and to comply with such provisions as
he Department or the Federal Security Administrator may from time to time find necessary to
.ssure the correctness and verification of such reports. ,
"" IV. Contributions
(a) The Political Subdivision authorizes the Boards of County Commissioners in the several
ounties of the Judicial District to pay into the Contribution Fund established by said State'
Act, with respect to wages as defined in Section 2 of said Act, on or before the 19th day of
-e he month irrmiediatle following the end of the calander quarter contributions equivalent to
he sum of the taxes which would be imposed by Sect o s 1400 and 1410 of the Internal Revenue
ode if the services covered by this Plan and Agreement constituted employment as defined in
► ection 1426 of such code.
(b) The Political Subdivision authorizes the Boards of County Commissioners in the several
ounties comprising the Judicial District to impose upon each of the District Employees whose
services are compensated for in whole or in part by thecounty, a contribution with respect to
ages, which are covered by this Plan and Agreement, not exceeding the amount of the tax whit
ould be imposed by Section 1400 of the Federal Insurance Contributions Act if such services
onsititute employment within the meaning of the Act, and to deduct the amount of such cont-
ibution from his wages as and when paid and to match such amounts with funds appropriated fo
hat purpose by the Boards of County Commissioners as directed by the Political Subdivision.
It is further understood that the contributions Fund in partial discharge of the liability
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(a) If more or less than the correct amount due under Part IV of this Plan and Agreement is '
with respect to any remuneration, proper adjustment, if adjustment is pracitcable, or refund!
shall be made without interest in such manner and at such times as the Department shall preslribe.
(b) If the Counties at the direction of the Pllitical Subdivision do not make, at the time
or times due, the payments required under this Plan and Agreement, there shall be added, as
part of the amounts due, except as provided in paragraph (a) hereof, interest at the rate of
six percent per year, computed at the rate of 2 percent per month for each month or fraction
of a month that such County or Counties or such Political Subdivision is delinquent in its
payments to the Department.
(c) Without prejudice to other available methods of collection, the Department in its
descretion may deduct such delinquent amounts plus interest from any other moneys payable to
the Counties or Counties or the Political Subdivision by any Department, agency or fund of
the State, including but not limited to funds in possession of the County Treasurer allocate.
to the Political Subdivision and derived from general taxation or fees, upon certification b
the Department that said delinquent accounts are due and payable,
VI. Termination
(a) The Political Subdivision may request the Department to take all necessary steps with
the Federal Security Administrator, pursuant to Section 218 (g) of the Social Security Act,
to terminate this Plan and Agreement and the State - Federal Administrator Agreement executed
pursuant to Section 3 of said State Act either in its entire application to the Political
Subdivision or with respect to any coverage group. Upon good cause shown at a time in the
manner to be specified by the Department, the Department shall give notice to the Federal
Security Administrator required by part F of said State - Federal Administrator Agreement and
comply with all parts thereof and of Section 218 (g) of the Social Security Act for the pur-
pose of granting the requested termination to the Political Subdivision.
(b) If the Department, after notice and opportunity for hearing the Political Subdivision,
finds that there has been a failure to comply substanitally with the provision contained in
this Plan and Agreement and in said Act, it may terminate this Plan in its entirety, such
termination to take effect at the expiration of such notiee and on such conditions as may be
provided by regulations of theDepartment consistant with the provisions of the Social Securi
Act, and any delinquent payments incurred during the termination of this agreement shall be
collected from the County or Counties or the Political Subdivision in the manner set forth
in Section V (c) of this agreement
VII. Modification
This plan and Agreement may be modified, at the request of the Political Subdivision, to
include coverage proups or services in addition to those now included by this plan. Such
modification must be consistant with the State - Federal Administrator Agreement and the
provisions of Section 218 of the Social Security Act.
VIII. Effective Date
This Plan and Agreement shall be effective Januaryl, 1953.
This Plan and agreement is entered into and submitted by the Political Subdivision this
12th day of December, 1953.
Ninth Judicial District
Attest: By: CLIFFORD H. DARROW
Judge of the District Court
Clerk of the District Court
The following order was received from the District Court Concerning Social Security for
District Court Clerk's:
STATE OF COLORADO )
COUNTY OF PITKIN )SS. IN THE DISTRICT COURT
IN THE MATTER OF OLD -AGE AND SURVIVOR'S INSUJRANCE )
UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF THE FEDERAL SOCIAL SECURITY) ORDER
ACT. )
The matter of the participation of the Ninth Judicial District of the State of Colorado
in the Old -age and Survivors' Insurance under the Federal Social Securities Act and the appr
oval of the Plan and Agreement recommended by the Colorado Department of Employment Security
1 for the use of Judicial Districts of the State for such participation coming on for consider
ation by the Court; and it appearing to theCourt that the 39th General Assembly of the State
of Colorado in regular session has enacted a statute known as House Bill No; 291, the same
being Chapter 237 of the 1951 Session Laws of the State of Colorado; which enables political
subdivisions of the State to take all necessary actions to effectuate the coverage of its
employees and officers under the Federal old -age and survivors insurance system; and it
appearing to the Court that it is for the best interests of this District and of its employ-
ees that the District participate in said system and approve and adopt the Plan and Agree-
ment recommended by the Department.
IT IS,THEREFORE,ORDERED that the Ninth Judicial District of the State of Colorado become
r a participant in the Old -age and Survivors' Insurance plan of the Federal Social Securities
" Act and that the Plan and Agreement hereinafter set out be adopted as a plan of said Distric ,
effective as of January 1, 1951, and that the judge of said District sign and execute said
Plan and Agreement for and on behalf of said District. -
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the Boards of County C ommissioners and the County Treasurers of
the several counties constituting said Judicial District are hereby authori,ed and directed
to make all required payments for the employees of said District on the payroll of or paid
by their respective counties (except Official Court reporters who are otherwist covered by
said Act) into the Contribution Fund established by Sec. 6 of said Act and to establish such
system of payroll deductions from salaries or "wages" of all such employees as may be necess
ary to their coverage under said old -age and survivors' insurance system.
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the Boards of County Commissioners of all such counties of said
District appropriate from the proper fund or funds of their respective counties the amounts
necessary to be paid into said Contribution Fund as provided by Sec. 5, (c), (1) of said
Act in accordance with the aforesaid Plan and Agreement, and that the proper officials of ea.h
County do all things in accordance with the provisions contained in said Plan and Agreement
necessary to the continued implementation of said Old -age and Survivors' Insurance System.
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that a certified copy of this order be forwarded to each Clerk of th'
District court of the district, together with a copy thereof to be certified by such clerk a'd
delivered to the County Commissioners of his county.
DONE IN OPEN COURT, at Glenwood Springs, Colorado, this 12th day of December, 1953,
BY THE COURT:
Clifford H. Darrow
STATE OF COLORADO )
COUNTY OF GARFIELD )ss. IN THE DISTRICT COURT
I, Ian W. Bell, Clerk of the District Court of the Ninth Judicial District of the State
o Colorado: within and for the County of Garfield, do hereby certify that the above and
oregoing is a true, perfect and complete copy of an Order had and entered of record on the
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12th day of December, 1951, 1953, entitled: In the Matter of Old -Age and Survivorst Insurane
Under the Provisions of the Federal Social Securities Act
as the same now remains on file and of record in this office.
WITNESS My hand and the seal of said Court, at the Court House in the City of Glenwood Spri -
gs, County of Garfield and State of Colorado, this 12th day of December A.D. 1953,
Ian W. Bell
(SEAL) Clerk
STATE OF COLORADO, )
COTTNTY OF PITKIN )ss. IN THE DISTRICT COURT
I, Louise M. Berg, Clerk of the District Court of the Ninth Judicial District of the State
of Colorado, do hereby certify that the above and foregoing is a true, perfect and complete
copy of an Order had and entered of record on the 12th day of December, 1953, entitled: In
the Matter of Old -Age and Survivors Insurance under the Provisions of the Federal Social
Securities Act as the same now remains on file and of record in this office.
WITNESS my hand and the seal of said Court, at the Court House in Aspen, County of Pitkin
and State of Colorado, this 17th day of December, 1953.
(SEAL) Louise M. Berg
Clerk
Bills were audited and ordered paid from the various Welfare Funds as follows:
OLD AGE PENSION FUND $6,820.65
PTTBLIC WELFARE FUND 1,535.69
Bills covering the above gross amounts having been previously approved by the Welfare Dept.
were ordered paid as perlists and vouchers rendered.
The following offer for tax sale certificate was received, ordered published and to be
considered January 4, 1954:
$100.00 for Certificate # 817 sale of 1894 covering the Pride of the West Lode and Placer
Claim U. S. Mineral Survey No. 2591 Independence Min. Dist.
The following Wire was sent to variouspersons regarding the Frying Pan Arkansas Diversion:
Dec. 10, 1953
Commissioners of twenty -One Western Colorado counties resolved that no Western Colorado
Waters would be diverted until an adequate survey be made of present and future need. This
action taken at their annual Association meeting Nov. ninth. We ask this be considered and
your office request a two year delay on the Frying -Pan Arkansas project a part of Gunnison
Arkansas project.
T. J. Sardy
Chairman Board of County Commissioners
The above was sent to the following :Governor Dan Thornton; Mr. Ivan Crawford, Colorado State
Water Board; Mr. G. Will, Upper Colorado River Commission; Mr. Robert Delaney, Colorado
Conference Committee.
Resolutions concerning water diversion from the Western Slope was received from the following
Board,of Directors of the Rotary Club of Gunnison, Colorado; Young Farmers and Homemakers
Organi of Kremmling, Colorado;B.P.O.E. Lodge #1789, Corte Colorado; Kiwanis Club of
Craig, Colorado and Loyal Order of Moose, Rifle, Colorado.
The contents of the above resolutions were practically the same and can be considered as
follows:
That no further diversion of water from the Western Slope of Colorado should be permitted
"°"! until a complete survey be made of the needs, both present and future, of the Eastern and
Western Slopes of Colorado;
That until the results of such surveys hive been submitted to all persons concerned and an 1
opportunity given to analyze and study the results of such surveys that no such further
'diversion of water be permitted.
1 It was regularly moved, seconded and carried that Orest A. Gerbaz be and he hereby is auth-
orized and empowered to represent Pitkin County at the Colorado River Water Conservation
District meeting to be held in Grand Junction, Colorado on December 19, 1953 and all adj-
ourned meetings until further notice from this Board.
The Clerk was instructed to issue a Certified Copy of Board Order to Mr. Gerbaz to use as
his credentials at the meeting.
No further bu iness appearing the Board adjourned to meet December 31, 1953 at 10:00 A.M.
4 4t_ . r - . Attest: igh2irman.
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Clerk.
December 21, 1953
The board of County Commissioners of the County of Pitkin, State of Colorado, met is a
Special Called meeting by the Chairman on December 21, 1953 at 1:00 P.M. with the following
members present: T. J. Sardy, Chairman; Orest A. Gerbaz, Commissioner; C. 0. Quam, Commissione
dm C. Stapleton, Clerk.
The meeting was called to pass a resolution concerning the closing of Streets in Eames Add-
ition to parking and appoint a representative to meet with the Denver Water Authorities in
grand Junction, Colorado on December 26, 1953.
The following Resolution was unanimously passed and adopted:
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS investigation by the Board of County Commissioners of Pitkin County, Colorado, has
disclosed that traffic congestion exists during the months of December through April, inclu-
sive, upon the parts of streets described hereinafter,
AND WHEREAS due to the proximity of such streets to ski runs and the ski lift, the lives ani
safety of pedestrians and skiers are endangered by parked and moving vehicles, 1
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS of Pitkin C ounty, Coloradu,
that in the interests of public safety, no parking of vehicles shall be permitted during the
months of December through April, inclusive, upon the following described streets in Eames
Addition to the Townsite of Aspen, Colorado, as such streets are shown upon the official plat
of such addition filed in the Office of the County Clerk and Recorder of Pitkin County, Colo-1
rado:
Aspen Street from the South line of Dean Street Southerly to the South line of Summit Stre.t
extended; Summit Street and Hill Street from the East line of Aspen Street easterly approx-
imately one -half block to the dead ends of such streets, all as shown upon such map.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that there is hereby created a Safety Zone for the use of pedestrian
and, in which, skiing shall be permitted, consisting of theEast one -half of that part of
Aspen Street lying southerly of Dean Street to the South line of Summit Street extended, and
Summit Street and Hill Street from the East line of Aspen Street easterly approximately one-
aalf block to the dead ends of such streets, as shown upon the above- mentioned map of such
Eames Addition. No vehicles shall be permitted upon such Safety Zone during the months of
December through April, inclusive, except that emergency vehicles, service vehicles making
deliveries, and vehicles of property owners adjacent to such Safety Zone may cross the same,
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that appropriate signs shall be erected designating such - no- parking
nd safety zone at the expense of Pitkin County.
It was ordered that the above resolution be spread upon the minutes of this Commissioners
eeting and the Clerk was instructed to mail certified copies of the above resolution, regis- -
ered mail with return receipts requested to the following persons: Aspen Ski School, Howard
wrey, Jack De Pagter and Aspen Skiing Corporation.
It was regularly moved,seconded and carried that Lee D. Chalfant be and he hereby is auth-
.rized and empowered to represent Pitkin County, Colorado at a special Meeting with the
Denver Water Authorities to be held in Grand Junction,Colorado December 26, 1953 and all
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-ubsequent meetings until further notice from this Board.
The Clerk was instructed to issue a Certified Copy of Board order to Mr. Chalfant to use
=s his credentials at the above described meeting.
No further business appearing the Board adjourned to meet December 31, 1953 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. December 31, 1954 With the following members present: T. J. Sardy, Chairman; Commies
loners Orest A. Gerbaz and C.. O, Quam; Wm C. Stapleton, Clerk.
The minutes of the meeting held December 18, 1953 were read and approved.
Bills were audited, approved and ordered paid from the various county funds as follows:
Ordinary Fund $ 3,707.21
d Road & Bridge Fund 5,567.65
Hospital Fund 1,580.56
Bills covering the above gross amounts were ordered paid as per lists and vouchers on
file.
No further business appearing the Board adjourned to meet Jan. 4, 1954 at 10 :00 A.M.
Attest: i t 4 4 .
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January 4, 1954•
Ths -Board of County Commissioners of the County of Pitkin, State of Colorado met. at 10:00
A. M. January 4, 1954 with the following members present: T. J. Sardy, Chairman; Commissione s
C. 0. Quam and Orest A. Gerbaz; Wm C. Stapleton, County Clerk.
• The Reports of the Clerk of the District Court, Clerk of the County Court, Count : - Clerk & ..
Recorder, Sheriff and Service Officer were examined, a pproved and signed.
The Bids for gas. ine and diesel fuel submitted were tabled until the Meetin: of.Jan. 12,
1954. est Lode and
The sale of Certi'icate #817 of the year 1894 covering the Pride of the
Placer U. S. Mineral Survey #2591 as published was tabled until the mee ng of February 1,
1954.
It was regularly mo by Commissioner Gerbaz that Robert Delane' of Glenwood Springs; Col..
be appointed to serve ' tkin County, Colorado as County Attorney '.r the year 1954 or during
the pleasure of the Boa . at a Salary of $75.00 per month. The -.ove motion was seconded by
Mr. Quam and unanimously arried.
No further business app. :ring the Board adjourned to meet or reorganization and to consid =r
an3i old business before ad . uuning for the year 1953, on J -nuary 12, 1954 at 10:00 A.M.
Attest: � �s r, ,,/� ►�''
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/ Clerk.
Janua 12, 1954.
,The Board of County Commissioners .f the C.. ty of Pitkin, State of Colorado, met,at 10:00
A.M. January 12, 1954 with the foll. ing m- bars present: T. J. Sardy, Chairman, Commissione s
C. 0. Quam and Orest A. Gerbaz; Wm C. St= .leton, Clerk.
Bills' were audited, and ordered pa.. rom the various County funds as follows: ,
Ordinary Fund 0 526.96
Hospitals Fund , "�j. /1/ . .. ' •
Bills ;covering the above gross 'am is ere ordered paid as per lists and vouchers. on
file. j
It was regularly moved by Comm sioner G. baz that James H. Smith, Jr. be appointed to
Aerve as. the member of the Colo -do River servation Board to represent Pitkin County for
a term of 3 years. Seconded by r. Quam and , nanimously carried. The Clerk was instructed. i
to notify the Board of this = .pointment.
No further business appea ng the motion wa- made by Mr. Gerbaz, seconded by Mr.;Quam that
the Board adjourn Sine Die
January 12, 1954 ;
Mr. Gerbaz moved, sec. ded by Mr. Quam that T. . Sardy serve as temporary Chairman. ;
The Tem porary chaima then called for nominateo for,Chairman to serve piktin County for
the year19 Mr. Q -m nominated Mr. Gerbaz to s: ve as chaiman seconded by Mr. Sardy
and as no further no.inations were made Mr. Gerbaz •as elected and took the Chair. ,
. :- Mr. Gerbaz nomina ed Mr. Quam to serve the County •s Vice - Chairman seconded by Mr. Sardy!
and carried.
; The Board affil ed the appointment of Robert Delane' as County Attorney which was made
at the meeting . =ld January 4, 1954. •
, Roy Bandy wa• appointed to take Inventory for Pitkin •.unty at a salary of $1.25 per hr.
Miltom G. C' -nner was appointed Service Officer to cont ue as before. ,
;The Road ,.pervisors as appointed by the Board at the m =-ting held December 18, 1953
were reaff'. med.
Deputy:..unty Assessor, Dorothy Mikkelsen, Deputy County lerk, Valeska Broughton and
Deputy C• my Treasurer,Helea Zelnick was approved by the Bo rd at no change in salary.
'Ir. Sa dy'moved that Dr. Hans Von Fumetti be appointed Count Physician for the year 1954
*.during the pleasure of the Board, seconded by Mr. Gerbaz a ' carried. The salary to be
dete• fined at the meeting to be held Feb. 1, 1954.
T•= re$ignation of Hazel Loushin from the Pitkin County Hospi. :l Board was accepted "with
ne :ret and the Clerk was instructed to write a letter of appreci= ion to Mrs. Loushin.
'The Board reaffirmed the appointment of Mr. James H. Smith to t _ Colorado RiverConservat on
District' for a term of three years. Said appointment having been m de at the meeting held
On Jan. }.2, 1954 or previous to reorganization.
tThe Board tabled the appointment of a Hospital Board member to re.'ace Mrs. Loushin until
the meeting of Jan. 18, 1954.
'! The Board nD'ut�ableed the Bids for Gasoline and Diesel fuel until the meeting of Feb. ,1, 1954.
.INO Sushieer -- slness w appearing a the tioaad mee s January i8, 4 at .tu !:00 A.M.
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