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Bills were audited, approved and ordered paid from various funds as follows:
OLD AGE PENSION FUND: $1,574.68
PUBLIC WELFARE FUND: 6,L32.10
Two sealed bids for supplying diesel fuel and gasoline for the County for the year
L959 were received and the following resolution was adopted:
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, The County of Pitkin, State of Colorado has heretofore advertised for the
furnishing of gasoline and diesel fuel as may be needed during the year 1959to be delivered
as needed at Thomasville and Aspen, Colorado;
AND WHEREAS the ROARING FORK VALLEY COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION of Basalt, Colorado, ha:
aid and offered to supply and furnish the said gasoline and diesel fuel as needed by the County
at a price of 16.8 cents per gallon for gasoline and 14.0 cents per gallon for diesel fuel,
for the said year of 1959 to be delivered at the places as stated above;
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of the County of
?itkin, State of Colorado that the offer and bid of the said ROARING FORK VALLEY COOPERATIVE
kSSOCIATION be ane the same is hereby accepted and the said County of Pitkin by it's Board
of County Commissioners hereby agrees to purchase such gasoline sad diesel fuel as may be
weeded during the year 1959 from the said ROARING FORK VALLEY COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION, at
the aforementioned price of 16,8 cents per gallon for gasoline and 14.0 cents per gallon for
diesel fuel.
IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that this resolution be entered in the recoh;ded proceedings
of this Board and that a copy thereof, duly certified by the Clerk thereof, be delivered to
the said ROARING FORK VALLEY COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION, forthwith.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF this Board of County Commissioners of Pitkin County, Colorado,
nave hereunto set its hand and seal by and thru its Cha ±tman, heretofore duly authorized, on
;his 17th day of January 1959.
THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF PITKIN
COUNTY, COLORADO
attest: /s/ Pefgy E. Coble By /s/ C.O.Quam
Clerk hairmen
1CCEPTED AS ABOVE SET FORTH:
30ARING FORK VALLEY COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION
3y /s/ John A. Brooks
Manager
There being no further business the Board adjoured to meet January 27, 1959 for
;he Reor. =. ization meeting.
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January 27, 1959
The Board of County Commissioners of Pitkin County, Colorado, met at 10 :00 AM
January 27, 1959 with the following members present: Clarence Quam . Chairman; CommissionexH_-
R. J. 4 and oriat Gazebos and Samuel tt. Howell Y I = Coble M , e ;
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ad - tat,
It was regularly moved by Orest Gerbaz and Seconded by Samuel W. Howell that T. J.
fiardy be elected Temporary Chairman, motion carried.
Nominations were opened for permanent Chairman with Orest Gerbaz nominating T. J.
ardy the nomination seconded by Samuel W. Howell and T. J. Sardy unanimously elected
•ermanent chairman and Orest Gerbaz; Vice - Chairman.
Robert Delaney was appointed County Attorney for the yearn1959 or during the
•leasure of the Board at a salary to be set forth at a later date.
Warren Conner appointed to reclassify and investigate old tax sale certificates
:t a salary to be set forth at a later date.
Orest Gerbaz nominated Dr. Charles Houston for County Health Officer and Physictin
omination seconded by Samuel W. Howell and tht nomination carried.
Milton Conner was re-qppointed as Service Officer and Probation officer for the
rear 1959.
Pitkin County Bank was named County Depository during the pleasure of the Board.
The appointment of the Road Overseet to be made after March 1st, 1959.
Fred Zoller was appointed as Janitor for the Court House at a salary of $225.00
.ermonth.
Dunham & Lesa%, Certified Public Accountants of Denver, Colorado were appointed
:s County Auditors for the year 1959 or ht the pleasure of the Board.
Or *st Gerbaz moved that the salary of the Deputies be set at $260.00 per month but ,
,here was no second. Samuel W. Howell moved that the salaries be set at $250.00 per month
:nd was seconded by T. J. Sardy and salaries for the following Deputies were set at $250.00:
.er month:
Eloise Ilgen, Deputy County Clerk; Helen Zordel, Deputy Comity Treasurer; Dorothy
ikkelsen, Deputy County Assessor.
It was the decision of the Board that the Court House should be open eight hours
.er day and the hours were set at 8 -4 and to remain open during the lunch hour.
Salary for the month of January 1959 was allowed for outgoing Commissioner Clarence
•uam.
Wm. C. Stapleton was appointed Budget Officer for the year 1959 at a salary to be
cet forth at a later date.
Salary for the road men was set at $1.75 per hour.
It was authorized by the Board of County Commissioners to pour a new concrete floor l'
n the Womem's Jail; remove the shower from the Sheriff's quarters to the ladies jail and
replace the shower in the Sheriff's quarters with a tub and to install lights and heat �I
:rid remodel ceilings and walls in the men's jail. Also that necessary repair§ be made to the
en ( s rest room on the main floor of the Court House.
There being no further business the Board adjourned to meet February 2, 1959
:t 10 :00 '
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February 2, 1959 �.
The Board of County Commissioners of Pitkin County, Colorado met at 10 :00 AM February
., 1959 with the following members present: T. J. Sardy, Chairman; Corrtuissioners Wrest Gerba$
;nd Samuel Howell, Robert Delaney, County Attorney and Peggy E. Coble, Clerk.
Reports of the Clerk of the County Court, Clerk of the District Court, County
lark and Sheriff and Service Officer were examined, a played and signed.
BilISIW'errFrAdited, approved and ordered paid from various County Funds as follows:
ORDINARY FUND:
,280.13
ROAD & BRIDGE FUND: 5,470.00
HOSPITAL FUND: 5, 83.58
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COUNTY CLERK'S CEEARING FUND: $27,343.74
The Salary for Robert Delaney, County Attorney was set at $150.00 per month and
150.00 for any additional meetings.
The Aspen Times was designated as the newspaper in Pitkin County for publication of
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egal notices on behalf of the County or its officers including Delinquent Tax Notices.
The Grand Junction Daily Sentineldoes named as Honorary County Newspaper as an
,-xpression of appreciation for the full and fair news coverage given to Aspen and Pitkin
' ounty by the newspaper.
The Commissioners authorized the installation of "NO PARKING" signs on a portion of
he public road leading from West Aspen to the Aspen Meadows.
There was appropriated from the County General Fund to the Hospital Anticiapation
arrant Retirement Fund the sum of $77.66 and the sum of 3203.53 from the County General
1 and to the Hospital Improvem@nt Fund being the amounts retained by the County Treasureras
c ommission for moneys belon@Fto said funds.
The Commissioners further agreed that they would appropriate $4,000.00 from the
ontingency Fund to the Hospital Improvement Fund to permit completion of the last phase of
t he hospital construction contract in order that contract for that purpose might be entered
nto.
The Commissioners authorized the entering into the Contract With Horace Hendricks
or the Total Sum of $19,538.54 to cover the completion of the hospital improvements now in
•rogress.
The matter of re- zoning an area west of Mill Street between the Roaring Fork River
I•nd the South boundary of the Railroad property was discussed and it was recommended that
i- conference be held with the Railroad officials the County Surveyor and members of the
lanning and Zoning Commission and that a report then be made to the County Commissioners
oncerning their recommendations.
The matter of Escrow Funds of Pitkin County Bank as Depotitory of County Funds was
•iscussed and it was agreed that Pitkin County Bank be requested to increase the amount of
:scrowed funds or security in lieu of funds from $100,000.00 to $150,000.00.
Roy Bandy's request that Robert Weise be approved for additional help in the
1ssessor's office was granted. Roy Bandy also requested that the salary of Dorothy Mikkelsen
i'eputy County Assessor be adjusted due to her years of service. Following discussion this
1 atter was tabled for fir they consideration at a later date.
There being no further business the Board adjourned to meet February 18, 1959.
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February 18, 19
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a Commissioners of Pitkin County Board of County y Colorado met at 1:00 o'clock
February 18, 1959 with the fallowing members present: T. J. Sardy, Chairman; Orest Gerba
d Samuel W. Howell, Commissioners; Robert Delaney, County Attorney and Peggy E. Coble, Clerk. .f
Bills were audited, approved and ordered paid from the various welfare funds as
follows: • ,
OLD AGE PENSION FUND: $6,103.10
I WELFARE FUND: 898.55
The Clerk was instructed to Contact Dr. Charles Houston in regard to appointing
replacement for him as County Physician and Health Officer during his absence. Upon his �_
ecemmendation Dr. Virgil Gould was appointed during Dr. Houston's absence or the pleasere
£ the Board.
11 The minutes of the meeting of February 2, 1959 are hereby amended to include the
f allowing:
COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT entered into this 2nd day of February 1959, by and between the County
.f Pitkin party of the first part, and THE STATE HIGHWAY COMMISSION OF COLORADO, a public
orporation for the use and benefit of the STATE OF COLORADO, party of the second part,
TNESSETH that
WHEREAS, The Department has constructed, or proposed to construct, or rovide for
he construction of, a project known as Project S 0173(2) approximately 2,508 1/ miles long
extending from about 1.0 miles Souljh of Carbondale- Southerly on State Highway No. 133 in the
ounty and
WHEREAS, the said State Highway is part of the Federal Aid Secondary System,
NOW, THEREFORE, in accordance with the Federal Aid Act of 1950, the Parties have
jointly reviewed the Geometric Standards governing the type of construction for said project
and have agreed as follows:
That the 1957 Annual Average Traffic Volume, as determined from actual vehicular
count, by the Planning and Research Division of the Department is found to be 2!4 vehicles
i•er day. Therefore, in accordance with approved and established practices, the traffic volume
twenty years hence is estimated to be 515 vehicles per day. Consequently, the type of
construction shall be that designated as Type D of the Geometric Standards dated August 1, 19"2,
ore fully described as follows:
The surface shall consist of Road Mix Asphalt, 22 V feet wide on a roadway 302/
feet wide. The maximum grade shall be 1.70 percent and the curvature shall not exceed 2
degrees and 0 minutes. The rights of way shall not be less than 90 feet in width, establishe
street widths shall prevail. Bridges and Separations shall have a design load of H -20 S -16.
Those structures having a length less that sixty (60) feet shall have a clear roadway width,
•etween curbs or wheel guards, of -- feet and those having a length of sixty (60) feet and
over shall have a clear roadway width of 28 feet,
This Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the Success rs
and assigns of the parties Thereto.
This Agreement is executed with reference to the signatories on behalf of the
County by virtue of a resolution passed at the meeting of thh Board of County Commissioners;
held on February 2, 1959a certified copy of which is attached hereto.
Pitkin County 0.892 miles
Garfield County 1.716 miles BEARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
V Paved Shoulders Pitkin County
/s/ T. J. Sardy
Chairman
/s/ Orest A. Gerbaz
(SEAL) member
ATTEST: /sjeggy E. Coble /s/ S. W. Howell
County Clerk Member
THE STATE HIGHWAY COMMISSION OF
COLORADO, a public corporation, fo
the use and benefit of the DEPARTa
'i COLOROF HIGHWAYS of the STATE OF
MARK U. WATROUS,Chief Engi eer
By /s/ Mark U. Watrous
. . _ muw.OmwmmimmimmlinMer,
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RESOLUTION
RESOLVED, that this Board hereby approved a certain Agreement td.th the STATE
HIGHWAY COMMISSION OF COLORADO, a public corporation, for the use and benefit of the DEPART-
MENT OF HIGHWAYS of the STATE OF COLORADO, dated Feb. 2, 1959, whereby the County has revierle
and approved the Geometric Standards designated to govern the construction of a Federal Aid
Secondary Project to consist of improvements on State Highway No. 133 extending from about
-.A 1.0 miles South of Carbondale - Southerly, as per terms of said Agreement on behalf of Pitkin
County by signatures of the Entire Board.
The following Resolution was adopted:
RESOLUTION Project No. 9 -05- 032 -5801 Cont. #C4ca - 4411 -A
WHEREAS, the County has applied to the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Agenc
for an amendment to the Grant ;Agreement relating to the above numbered project to increase
the amount of the maximum obligation of the United States payable under said agreement from
$50,146.00 to $50,513.26 and
WHEREAS, the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Agency has agreed to the
amendment of the Grant Agreement, now, therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of the County of Pitkin,
C olorado:
Section 1. That the Co•?nty of Pitkin, Colorado, shall accept Amendment No. 2 to
the Grant Agreement, Contract No. C4ca - 4411 -A between the County of Pitkin, Colorado, and
the AnhbA,nistrator of the Federal Yviation Agency, executed on August 5, 1957.
Section 2. That the Chairman, Board of County Commissioners, is hereby authorized
and directed to execute said Amendment No 1 to the Grant Agreement on behalf ofthe County of
Pitkin, Colorado, and the County Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to impress thereon
the Official Seal of the County of Pitkin, Colorado, and to attest said execution.
Section 3. That the Amendment No. 2, to the Grant Agreement referred to herein -
above shall be as follows:
AMENDMENT NO, 2 TO GRANT AGREE'IENT
Aspen- Pitkin County Airport
Co my of Pitkin, Colorado
project No. 9 -05- 032 -5801
ontract No. C4ca - 04411 -A
WHEREAS, the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Agency (hereinafter called the
"Administrator "), has determined that, in the interest of the United States, the Grant
Agreement relating to the above numbered project between the United States and the County
of Pitkin, Colorado, (Hereinafter called the "Sponsor "), accepted by the Sponsor on August
5, 1957, should be amended as hereinafter provided:
NOW, THEREFORE, WITNESSETH:
l) That in consideration of the benefits to accrue to the parties hereto, the
\ Administrator, acting for and on behalf of the United States on the one part, and the
% County of Pitkin, Colorado on the other part, do hereby mutually agree that the said
*Grant Agreement be and hereby is amended by increasing the maximum obligation of the
United States payable under said Grant Agreement as set forth in Item 1 on Page 2 of
-4% ' said Grant Agreement, from $50,146.00 to $50,513.26.
IPI WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Amendment to said
Grant Agreement to be duly executed as of the 18th day of February , 195 9 .
410' "3 UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
By : /s/ E S Hensley
1 Acting Regional Administrator, egion} IV
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FEDERAL AVIATION AGENY (LA)
S (SEAL) THE COUNTY OF PITKIN,COLORADO
(Nana of Sponsor)
/s/ Attest: Peggy E. Coble B /s/ T J Sandy
Title; bount Clerk Title: Chairman
The matter of Falcon Airmaps was again discussed and it was directed that informati.nl
be obtained as to the approximate delivery date, names of contributors and amounts to be
% contributed.
A Jury List for the April Term of Court was selected.
<- There be' • no further business the Board adjourned to meet March 2, 1959 at
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The Board of County Commissioners of Pitkin Co ”nty 6olorado met at 10:00 AM March 2
1959 with the following members present: T. J. Sandy, Chairman; Commissioners: Wrest Gerbaz.
and Samuel Howell; Robert Delaney, County Attorney; Peggy E. Coble, Cle4.
Bills were audited, approved and ordered paid from various County funds as follows:
ORDINARY FUND: $7,609.71
ROAD & BRIDGE FUND 6,745.22
HOSPITAL ANTICIPATION WARRANT
FUND 1,546,
HOSPITAL FUND: 6,711.06
COUNTY CLERK'S CLEARING
FUND: f to 166.10
A petition for abatement/for Modern Method Corporation was presented which had been
approved by the County Assessor such petition being based upon the fact that a cost figure we-
e,, incorrectly listed at $10,500.00 whereas actually the cost was $2,500.00 and after discussion
it was moved by Crest Gerbaz and seconded by Sam Howell that the petition be granted,z- s4E' ,d
Robert M. Perry appeared before the Commissioners requesting assignment to him$�e!f
and Ruth B. Perry of Tax Certificate No. 11 for 1921 sold on December 21, 1922 covering
property owned by the Perryy in order that redemption might be effected and after discussion
it was concluded that such tax certificate would probably be uncolLetable and accordingly
it was directed that the County Treasurer be instructed to assign such Certificate as
requested for fees only.
In answer to a letter from J. Fred Scheider Counsel for the Colorado State Association
of County Commissioners the Commissioners directed that reply be made to the effect that
Pitkin County will "cooperate in "Needs Study" concerning roads provided the study take into
account local roads including farm to market roads, area serviced, arterial uses and other
important conditions.
Ewing Taylor and Sam Caudill appeared before the requesting that the County state
what maintenance would be undertaken up Conundrum Creek and were advised that the County
would provide maintenance of that portion of the road appearing on the County Highway
sy stem maps. It will be serviced to meet the reasonable requirements of residents in the
ea.
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A letter of protest concerning County Zoning requirements by Lee Jones of Woody
Creek was read, discussed and referred to the County Attorney for reply.
James I Pruitt was appointed as Constable for Justice Precinct No. 1 for a period
of four years.
The Resignation of Stanley Bealmear as a member of the Pitkin Chanty Hospital
Board was accepted with regret and the Clerk was instructed to write a letter of appreciation „
to Mr. Bealmear for his past service.
There being no further business the Board adjourned to meet March 18, 1959 at 10:00
AM. /
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1 lerk hairmanJ
March 18, 1959
The Board of County Commissioners of Pitkin County, Colorado, met at 10 :00 AM
March 18, 1959, with the following members present: T. J. Sardy, Chairman- Commissioners
Orest Gerbax and Samuel Howell; Robert Delaney, County Attorney; Peggy E. Coble, Clerk.
Bills were audited, approved and ordered paid from the various welfare funds as
follows:
OLD AGE PENSION FUND: $5,998.10
WELFARE FUND: 1,222.36
Upon request of Harold Leish the Commissioners made a personal inspection of the Coanty
road leading from State Highway 82 to the Highlands Ski Area and assured Mr. Leish and others
concerned that improvements would be made at the earliest practical date and4'hoped to include
this section of road in the County paving program as rapidly as possible.
Kenneth N. D. B. Moore presented a plat of the proposed Tipple Woods Sub - Division
reporting that the same had been approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission and requested
that the County commissioners approve the same for filing. After discussion the Commissioners
approved the sub - division plat subject to conditions that the Planning and Zoning Commission
approval be endorsed thereon; that proper signatures be affixed by dedicators and that the
Plat show an extension of the platted easement to intersect with Galena street. Upon Far -
compliance with the foregoing conditions the Chairman was authorized to approve the plat on
behalf of the Commissioners.
The County Attorney was instructed to investigate and report back to the Commission4rs
concerning investment of unused County Funds in Treasury Notes or other short term interest
bearing securities.
The following resolution was adopted:
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS Legislation has been introduced before the Colorado General Assembly for
reapportionment of the Highway User's Tax funds of the State of Colorado to provide for
allocation of a larger proportion to Cities and Towns,
AND WHEREAS A large proportion of county roads are substandard and in urgent need
of substantial improvements, and available moneys and sources of revenue to counties are
insufficient to pay for such improvements, ^►..
AND WHEREAS most cities and towns are dependent upon the trade areas using such cot;nty
roads and are adversely affected by the lack of good county roads,
AND WHEREAS any increase in ad valorem taxation that might be imposed by counties
to offset loss of highway users' tax funds would be assessed against city and town property
as well as property in the counties, thereby increasing the tax burden of cities and towns,
NOW THEREFORE Be it resolved by the Board of County Commissioners of Pitkin
County, Colorado, does hereby oppose legislation increasing the proportion of highway
users' tax funds allocated to cities and towns at the expense of the counties as being
unwise, uneconomic and impractical.
Warren Conner was appointed as a member of the Pitkin County Hospital Board to
replace Stan Bealmear who resigned.
The following resolution was adopted:
RESOLUTION
j WHEREAS, improvements on the Aspen Pitkin County Airport exceeded the cost
estimates provided by the Engineers; and the Federal Aeronautics Authorities have contributed
participating funds for such improvements and it is necessary to match said funds in order
to complete payment to the Contractor for work that has been performed and accepted and it
is also necessary to provide certain repairs and installations during 1959 all of which
constitute conditions that could not have been reasonably foreseen at the time of adoption
of the County's Budget for 1959,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the board of County Commissioners of Pitkin
County, Colorado, that an emergency exists th t could not have been reasonably foreseen
at the time of adoption of the County&s Budget and by reason thereof there is hereby
appropriated from the Contingent Fund of Pitkin County to the Airport Improvement Fund the
sum of $5,000.00.
Fred Glidden appeared before the Commissioners concerning rezoning of the
railroad area west of Mill Street. Following discussion the County Surveyor was directed to
make a survey to establish boundaries on a proposed unrestricted area
Clinton Stewart and Pat Maddalone representing the Hospital Board requested that
a committee be appointed "by the Commissioners to act on proposed additional improvements
and construction at the Pitkin County Hospital. Following discussion it was unanimously
agreed that Samuel Howell and the Chairman of the Board of County Commissioners would act
with Rose Stanton and Warren Conner as a Committee to further plans for future hospital
improvements.
here b no further business the Board adjourned to meet April 6, 1959 at 10:00
AM.
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April 6, 1959
The Board of County Commissioners of Pitkin County, Colorado met at 10 :00 o'clock
AM April 6, 1959, with the following members present Chairman T. J. Sardy; Commissioner;.
Orest Gerbaz; Commissioner Samuel Howell being absent habing been excused, Robert Delaney,
County Attorney; Peggy E. Coble, Clerk.
Reports of the Clerk of the County Court, Clerk of the District Court, County Clerk
Sheriff and Service Officer were examined, approved and signed.
Bills were audited, approved and ordered paid from Various County Funds as follows:
ORDINARY FUND: $7,093.39
ROAD & BRIDGE FUND: 5,476.31
HOSPITAL FUND: 6,233.49
AIRPORT IMPROVEMENT: 9,974.52
AIRPORT ANTICIPATION
WARRANT RETIREMENT FUND: 6,199.98
HOSPITAL IMPROVEMENT: 11,250.00
COUNTY CLERK'S CLEARING: 2,202(42
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Walter B. Mills appeared before the Commissioners requesting that the Commissioners
write a letter to him regarding their position with respect to the granting of a liquor
license on planned business to be constructed on his property west of Aspen and after
discussion the Chairman was authorized to sign a letter stating in substance that the
Commissioners desire to cooperate in furtherence of his plans for development of the area
+. subject to his compliance with rules and requirements of the law.
Upon report and recommendation of Samuel J. Caudill, Architect, the Commissioners
approved the second payment on the 4th Phase of Pitkin County Ho ital Improvements for
$11,250.00 and approved change Order No. 1 in the amount of $J on..the 4th Phase of
such Contract pursuant to recommendation of the Ardh.itect.
The Commissioners inspected the new construction at the Pitkin County Hospital.
Sullivan Vagneur appeared before the 8ommissioners requesting that the County
do some fencing along the County Road Right -of -way on the Woody Creek Road and he was advised
that the Commissioners would investigate the matter.
Richard Durrance as owner of Lots 21 thru 27 Block 11, Eames Addition, requested
that that replatted street from Hill Street south on South Aspen Street be vacated. Mr.
Durrance advised that he was informed by Mr. Edgar Stanton that the Aspen Ski Corporation
did not object to such vacation. The Commissioners advised that the request would be
investigated.
Representatives of the Planning and Zoning Commission discussed with the Commiss-
ioners proposed boundaries for Zoning changes to A&R on the Buttermilk Area, the Highland
Area and on Aspen Mountain and directed that Notice be prepared for public hearing
concerning such changes and ether proposed changes previously proposed.
The following resolution was adopted:
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS Thomas P. O'Rourke, David J. Whalen and William G. Summers, Jr., have
acquired record title through various conveyances to the East 708 of Lots 15 & ]L6, Block
2, Williams Addition, Pitkin County, Colorado, and they have erected valuable improvements
thereon and paid taxes for many years thereon,
WHEREAS, Said above described property was for many years owned by the Denver
and Rio Grande Western Railroad Company and taxes have been paid by said Railroad,
WHEREAS, there are certain Certificates of Taxes held by the County creating a
cloud upon the record title to said property and the said owners have requested that said
certificates be transferred to them for assignmnt fees and the circumstanees in this
instance are found to be justifiable for such assignment,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of Pitkin
County, Colorado, that the Pitkin County Treasurer in consideration of the sum of
$1.00 for each certificate at or before assignment is hereby directed to assign to Thomas Pl
O'Rourke, David J. Whalen and William G. Summers, Jr., all of the following described Tax
Sale Certificates held by Pitkin County to -wit:
CERTIFICATE NO. YEAR OF SALE
.� 1405 1896
1621 1897
2120 1908
Mr. & Mrs. Leo Light appeared before the Commissioners with a request that if
the County would furnish a 24" culvert they would install in on a road serving their property
on Capitol Creek and further requested that at such time as the County graveled the road
in the Capitol Creek area theg_ road also be graveled.
There being no further business the Board adjourned to meet April 17, 1959 at
10 :00 AM. --
Attes Approved:
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April 17, 1959
The Board of County Commissioners of Pitkin County Colorado, met at 10 :00 o'clock
AM, April 17, 1959 with the following members present: Chairman, T. J. Sardy; Commissioner
Orest Gerbaz, Samuel Howell absent having been excused; Peggy E. Coble, Clerk.
Bills *ere audited, approved and ordered paid from the various welfare funds
as follows:
OLD AGE PENSION FUND: $6,069.35 .
WELFARE FUND: 931.07
Frank Jurick appeared before the Commissioners requesting permission to build
an approach to the County road from his property on Capitol Creek. Permission was granted
and the surveyor was advised to inspect the approach and advise if he deemed the installatio
of culvert necessary.
The'Comitissioners authorized County participation in a Blue Cross -Blue Shield
plan for County employees and the County will participate in the amount of $7.80 per month
per employee the plan to become effective on June 1, 1959.
The Commissioners authorized that the sum of $25.00 be given to the Aspen @Brie
No. 184 for the purpose of promoting a Junior Baseball Team and the Clerk was instructed
to issue warrant for the same on May 4, 1959.
There being no further business the Board adjourned to meet May 4, 1959 at 10 :00
o'clock AM.
Att =st• ' ' Approved: la , c6/ 2
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May 4, 1959
The Board of County Commissioners of Pitkin County Colorado, met at 10:00 o'cloc
Am, May 4, 1959 with the following members present: Chairman, T. J. Sardy, Commissioners
Orest Gerbaz and Samuel Howell; Robert Delaney absent having been excused; Peggy E. Coble,
Clerk. j
Reports of the Clerk of the County Court, Clerk of the District Court, County
Clerk, Sheriff and Service Officer were examined, approved and signed.
Bills were audited, approved and ordered paid from Various Funds as follows:
ORDINARY FUND: $6,832.27
ROAD & BRIDGE FUND:
HOSPITAL FUND: 5,041.59
COUNTY CLERK'S
CLEARING FUNK: 2,116.03 I
A request for transfer of the Liquor License of the Copper Kettle of the Four
Seasons Club to Aspen Meadows was approved.
A letter from the Pitkin Bounty Board of Adjustment recommending a waiver on the r
set back land belonging to Kenneth Sterling was read and the recommendation of the
Board o Adjustment was approved by the Commissioners.
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William Antonides, representing Richard. Durrance, appeared before the Board
regarding; a previously submitted request for vacation of -"ill and South Aspen
522 Streets in Eames Addition, and wad advised that in view of the objection of adjacent
[[ �,[[�r property owners the vacation was not adviseable.
An application for renewal of 3.2 beer license for Howard I. Dearhamer was approved.
A letter from several residents of Riverside addition area protesting an abandoned
house in their neighborhood, the letter was read and tabled until the meeting of May 18, 1959.
Richard Car - Skaden appeared before the Board and as a tax -payer and user of the
County Road from Redstone to the Gunnison County line protested as to the condition of said
road.
An order was placed with H. W. Moore Equipment Co. for the following:
I Used Rosco Distributor 1500 gal. cap. on Dodge Tandem Truck (Subject to
Performance)
1 New Rosco B -7 Sweeper with 7' x 30" Brush and air cooled engine
1 New Highway Model R. Chip spreader 10' width complete with heavy duty " "-
auger
Another order was placed with Farts- Moritz Equipment Company for the following:
1 Bros. Model R67 13 Wheel Roller
Mr. Irving A. Lipson, Editor and Publisher of Colorado Information Magazine
appeared before the Commissioners requesting that the County approve a full page article
to be featured in his publication during June. The request was authorizedl
There being no further business the Board adjourned to meet May 18, 1959 at 10:00
AM.
Atte t Approved: ; 'AlCtC -ltG
lark ha man
May 18, 1959
The Board of County Commissioners of Pitkin County, Colorado, met at 10 :00 AM
May 18, 1959, with the following members present: Chairman, T. H. Sardy; Commissioners
Crest Gerbaz and Samuel Howell; Robert Delaney, County Attorney; Peggy E. Coble, Clerk.
Bills were audited, approved and ordered paid from the Various Welfare Funds as
follows:
OLD AGE PENSION FUND: $6164.30
WELFARE FUND: 893.19
Following discussion it was concluded that a Stenerette dictation and transcribing
machine would be of substantial value to offices in the Court House particularly in providing
a means for complete, accurate and correct records of Commissioners proceedings and accord -
ingly it was directed that one Stenerette dictation and transcribing machine be obtained
with necessary attachments at a cost not to exceed $200.00
After discussion the following resolution was unanimously passed and adopted:
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, the Colorado General Assembly enacted House Bill No. 15 providing that
public offices in County Court Houses may be closed on Saturday at the discretion of the
Board of County Commissioners,
WHEREAS, it is now a national practice to close offices on Saturday in Federal,
State and many other private offices and the Commissioners are of the opinion that considering
the galary scale of County Elected Officials and employees the Court House should be closed �.
on Saturday and does hereby find and deem that such closing would not work any hardship upon
the general public,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of Pitkin
County, Colorado, that Pitkin County Offices shall be open from 8 o'clock AM to 4:00 o'clook
PM, including the lunch hour and that commencing with the first Saturday of June 1959 and
continuing until further action of this Board that offices in the Court House be closed on
Saturday and that a copy of this resolution be published in the Aspen Times.
John A. $rooks, representing Roaring Fork Valley Cooperative Assn, appeared before
the Commissioners and reported that No. 5 burner oil of satisfactory quality could be
purchased at a price of 8.5 cents per gallon delivered at the Court House and it was deter-
mined that this price is substantially lower than the price that has been paid in the past.
Accordingly the Custodian was authorized and directed until further notice of the Commissioners
to obtain No. 5 burner frrntheeCourt House through John A. Brooks representing Utah
Cooperative Assn. of Rangely, Colorado at a price of 8.5 cents per gallon delivered in a tank
at the Court House the settlement to be on a 60° temperature basis.
Clinton Stewart and Whipple Van Ness Jones appeared before the Commissioners and
offered to dedicate a 60' road right -of -way along the Maroon Creek road near the Highlands
area provided that the County would vacate and relocate the road way as erroneously deeded
to the County and after discussion the following resaLttion was unanimously passed and
adopted:
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, County Surveyor G. E. Buchanan has reported to the Commissioners that the
Right -of -way forthe county road up Maroon Creek across the property described hereinafter
decconvbyed does not correspond to the roadway as used and all parties concerned mutually
!desire to conform the record title of said roadway to the actual location of the road,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of Pitkin Count?
Colorado that upon receipt of proper right -of -way deed thereby executed by Whipple Van Ness
Jones, Future Inc and Highlands, Inc. to the Board of County Commissioners conveying a 60t
road right of way according to survey of the County Surveyor based upon the road as
actually located therein the right -of -way as described in deed from National Holding Syndicate
to Pitkin County recorded in Book 157 at page 374 Pitkin County Clerk & Recorder's Office
thereby vacating, abandoning and relocating to the extent and only to the extent that the
same is in conflict with said right -of -way deed to the County describing the road as
actually located.
A letter from Roy and Ruby Bandy and other East Aspen residents was discussed and
considered. The letter requested action by the Board to eliminate an alleged nuisance
caused by a badly dilgpidated house belonging to Martin Mishmash located east of Aspen
adjacent to the Bandy property, the complaint being that the house constitutes a fire hazard,
is dangerous to children, is structurally unsound and is unsightly, and after discussion,
the County Attorney was instructed to write Mr. Mishmash demanding the nuis n ce be abated.
Ira B. Ralsbn, Superintendent of Schools, appeared an&-repbbted that decisions
concerning Wagner Park were being made without consulting the committee representative from
the School District and Mr. Ralston was advised that it was the intention of the Commissioners
that City, County and School District representatives they appointe Committee Members work
closely on decisions concerning Wagner Park and it was recommended that the matter be
discussed with Mr. G. E. Buchanan, County Representative and with the City Representative.
Harold Hammer and L. E. Trembley, representing the United Lumber and Mercantile
Company, appeared before the Commissioners requesting a statement of the County's position
concerning moving the County road as it crosses railroad property west of Mill Street in
order to permit them to erect a proposed warehouse for which permission had been granted
by the County Board of Adjustment. Following discussion with the County Surveyor and
members of the Planning and Zoning Commission, Mr. Hammer and Mr. Trembley were advised
that azbject to conditions of the Board of Adjustment permit the warehouse might be located
as ear as pos bb1 to t$e railroad main line track and the county road would bbe moved
southerly a sufficient to accommodate the warehouse providing right -of -way could be
negotiated without cost with the Denver & Rio Grande Western Railroad Company.
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Upon request of the County Planning and Zoning Commission it was directed that a
provision be included in the notice to be published calling a Public Hearing on zoning
changes to the effect that in R30, R15, R6 and A -R Districts in the zoning policy of Pitkin
County that house trailers will not be considered as dwellings wither on wheels or otherwise
and whether forming a part of another structure or not, the intent being to prohibit dwelling
in house trailers in such districts.
Upon motion duly made seconded and adopted the Clerk was instructed to advise the:
County Officials and employees in the Court House of the Resolution passed closing the Court
House on Satruday and further to advise such officials and employees that it is imperative th t
all employees work the required hours and that they would be subject to deduction of pay by
the Commissioners if they fail to do so.
The matter of appointment of a Director of Putlic Welfare to replace Homer Van Loonr
was discussed and the application for the position were considered and the Board having
determined that Eloyd G. Speckman had passed the Merit Board Examination and the Commissioner;:
have concluded that Mr. Speckamn is well qualified for the position accordingly by motion
duly made, seconded and unanimously adopted, Lloyd G. Speckman was appointed Pitkin County
Director of Public Welfare at a salary of $320.00 per month with his duties to commence duri
the month of June 1959. i
F. W. Anderson was appointed as a member of the Board of Adjustment of Pitkin Coun ',
Colorado, for a term of two years to fill a vacancy created by the resignation of James S.
Adams.
The Clerk was instructed to write a letter accepting James S. Adams resignation
and expressing the Board's appreciation for the time he has served as a member of the Board
of Adjustment of Pitkin County.
There being no further business the Board adjourned to meet June 1, 1959 at 10:00
AM.
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Att:= - ! _ Approved:
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June t, 1959
The Board of County Commissioners of Pitkin County Colorado met at 7 :00 AM, 1959
with the following members present: Chairman: T. J. Sardy; Commissioners, Crest Gerbaz
and Samuel Howell, Peggy E. Coble, Clerk, Robert Delaney, Attorney
Minutes of the meetings of December 18, 1958; December 20, 1958; December 23, 1958;
December 31, 1958; January 5, 1959; January 13, 1959; January 17, 1959; January 27, 1959;
February 2, 1959; February 18, 1959; March 2, 1959; March 18, 1959; April 6, 1959; April
17, 1959; May I 1959 and May 18, 1959 and thereafter the regular meeting was convened
at the hour of 10:00 o'clock in the forenoon. The minutes for the several meetings were
approved aAtreadoexcept that onnmotiont:fluly1advpted the minutes of March 2nd were amended to
provide that John Snyder be appointed as Road Overseer for the year 1959 subject to the
pleasere of the Board of County Commissioners.
Reports of the Clerk of the County Court, Clerk of the District Co rt, County Clerk,
Sheriff and Service Officer Were examined approved and signed:
Bills were audited, approved and ordered paid from Various Funds as follows:
ORDINARY FUND: $7,481.73
ROAD AND BRIDGE FUND: 8,218.24
HOSPITAL FUND: 3,713.74
COUNTY CLERK'S CLEARING FUND: 21517.47
HOSPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND: 316.12
HOSPITAL ANTICIPAT WARRANT RETIREMENT FUND: 533.75
Mr. Victor Beasley appeared before the Board to make complaint about the conidition
of the C oanty Road leading over Snowmass Divide, advising that insufficient repairs had been
performed during the current year, and Mr. Beesley was adeised that repair and maintenance
monk would be performed as soon as arrangements could be made to have equipment in that
locality.
At the request of Roy Bandy, County Assessor, authorization was granted to increase
the compensation of My. Robert Weise as Deputy Assessor, to the sum of $1.75 per hour, it
being understood Mr. Weise would work on a part time basis as needed.
Judge William R. Shaw reported that he had appointed Mrs. Doris Willoughby, as Clerk
of the County Court, and that there would be no County salary involved.
Architect Samuel J. Caudill presented to the Commis ±loners certificate for third and
final payment on Phase Four (L) of the hospital improvements to Contractor Horace Hendricks,
such payment being for the sum of $4,919.86, with a ten percent (10%) retained amount of
$2,125.02. Mr. Caudillalso recommended approval of Change ^Order No. 2 on the Fourth Phase
Contract for an increase of $623.88 covering extras for rough -in for developing sink,
Five percent (5%) increase in pride on all fixtures, bathroom exhaust fan and labor, Johnson -
Service Controls for operating and maternity room. Mr. Caudill reported that practically
all of the work required under the contract had been performed except for clean up details
and minor items and that the contract was now ready for advertisement on final settlement.
He suggested that an inspection be made by representatives of the State Health Department
before final settlement. He reported that the window had not been installed in the operating
room due to the fact that Dr. Barnard had caused the same to be ordered on the basis of his
paying for it, but had failed or declined to Oay for the same. Mrs. Maddalone then reported
that Dr. Barnard had declined to pay for the same, Mr. Caudill also reported that the lead
lining or sheathing between the X -Ray room and adjacent corrider had been omitted at the
suggestion of Mr. Garrett.
Following discussion it was upon motion duly adopted recommended that notice on final
settlement be published as required by law for consideration on July x4 1959; that in the
mean time arrangements be made for completion of final details of work on the hospital
extension, as wall as inspection by State Health Department Officials, and that the Hospital
Board and all other responsible parties make arrangements for either installing the window
in the operating room, or else replacing it with masonery so that the hospital extension
would be completed and ready for use upon final settlement with the Contractor. Also, that
payments due the Contractor 41 be deferred until final settlement. It was further recommended
that The Certificate for payment be referred to the Hospital Board for approval, as well as I�
the final st tement of Mr. Caudill for his services, and that such approval be indicated
before July ZJth. It was directed that notice be published in the Aspen Times for such j
final acceptance.
The Aspen Airport Corporation requested authority to execute a sub -lease to R. J.
'Somers,.Jr.and Melvin P. Hoaglund, as a co =partnership doing business under the name of
Aero -Tec of Aspen, which would permit the construction of a large hangar on the County
(Airport, to be used for parking of visiting aircraft, as well as servicing, repairing and
maintaining the same. It was requested that this lease be for the same term as was granted
the Aspen Airport Corporation on their lease, as amended. After di c ssi o n it was concluded
that such a hangar and the services provided would be of substantial benefi'� to the County
and thereupon the Chairman and Clerk were authorized and directed to execute acceptance of
such sub -lease on behalf of the County when the same was prepared, it being expressly
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( understood that such sub -lease would require compliance with all County and Federal Aviation
Authority regulations, and that the hangar to be constructed would be completed within six
months, that any plans for enlargement or additions should be subject to approval.
Mr. Clymer, Fire Chief, appeared requesting a donation by the County to provide a
fireworks display for the Fourth of July, and after discussion, a donation in the sum of
$100.00 was authorized to be paid upon receipt of proper voucher. ..L
The Clerk reported that a letter had been received from Mr. Charles E. Worth submitting !
bid loon the Bouta.No. 3, the Overbrook No. 2869, Annie Hayford No. 6043 Claim, and the
Revenue Tunnel #18781 Claim. Investigation disclosed that the Revenue Tunnel Claim was 1
under lease to The Aspen Ski Corporation, and that the other claims involved might probably itow
be required for public purposes, accordingly it was directed that the Clerk write Mr. Worth
returning his offer for such claims, and advise him that at such time as they were offered
for sale, he would be afforded an opportunity to bid.following advertisment.
The application of Paul Wirth, dba Sundeck for a 3;,2 Fermented Malt Beverage Licelse
renewal was approved and signature thereon authorized.
The r being n further business the Board adjourned to meet June 8, 959.
Attest ( z �� Approved: --- S.I _
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June 18, 1959
The Board of County Commissioners of Pitkin County, Colorado met at 10:00 AM June
J 8, 1959 with the following members present: Chairman, T. J. Sardy; Commissioners Crest
erbaz a Samuel Howell; Robert Delaney, County Attorney and Peggy E. Coble, Clerk.
Bills were audited, approved and ordered paid from the Various Welfare Funds as
ollows:
OLD AGE PENSION FOND: $6,590.55
WELFARE FUND: 1,165.33
Minutes of the meeting of June 1, 1959 were read and approved.
Clinton B. Stewart, City Attorney, appeared requesting that the County make
rrangements to spray the extensions of City streets with oil in order to control dust where
uch streets project into the County, and where the City has already sprayed the same and was
1 dvised that the County would cooperate in these measures.
Mr. Mike Magnifico appeared requesting that the County take action concerning a
Dust problem on the road leading up Red Mountain in front of his property. Mr. Magnifico
1 a advised that the Commissioners would take this problem into consideration in connection
ith their oiling and road improvement for 1959.
Mr. Warren Foltz and Mr. Victor Wang representing Falcon Airways appeared before
he Commissioners to discuss the aerial photographs and contour maps for which the County
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=d previously agreed to contribute $500.00, provided the additional cost was made up by othe
•ersone and agencies. Following extensive discussion, the Chairman and Clerk of the Commissi. ers
'ere authorized to execute an agreement with Falcon Airways which would include the following 4.
Crovisions:
(1) That two complete sets of the maps and aerialphotos be provided at no cost in
= ddition to the $500.00 already agreed upon by the County.
(2) That Falcon .Airways promptly provide the County with a schedule of their prices
!or copies of such photographs and maps, on the basis of reproducing the same to fill orders
.f individuals, and upon receipt of such price list, the County Commissioners would establish Ik_.
d additional amount to be added to such cost, and that such additional would be either
ollected and retained by the County, or by Falcon Airways, in which event the County would
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•e given credit for the same, to apply against future mapping and mapping work ordered by the
l ommissioners.
(3)It was declared to be the intention of the Commissioners and of Falcon Airways
That the maps now prepared would be improved and supplemented from time to time as additional
pnformation became available and that Falcon would incorporate additional information
! .rovided by the County Surveyor, and other reliable sources, for inclusion on the maps, which
Is to be done by Falcon Airways.
(4) As to additional areas photographed or mapped without County assistance, it was
1 1 :greed that an effort would be made to obtain copies to include as a part of the County'
apping system contemplated under such agreement.
(5) That as to the maps to be sold in the future, Falcon and the County will not
sell the same for less than the agreed prices; that as to amounts collected by Falcon in
excess of their charges, that they shall credit the same to the County accouht, and from
time to time upon request, submit a detailed statement showing the balance owing the County,
such balance to be used to pay for additional maps and aerial photographs, or for additional
work authorized by the Commissioners.
The following Resolution was adopted:
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS this Board has been r equested to assign for cancellation the tax sales
certificates described hereinafter, and after investigation it has been determined that each
and all of said certificates were issued on sales that occurred more than forty years ago;
and the applicants for assignment of said certificates have been in possession of the land
affected thereby, in good faith, paying all taxes legally assessed, and that the taxes,
penalties and interest on said certificates are uncollectable.
1 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of Pitkin County
Colorado that the County Treasurer is hereby_ authorized and directed to assign for fees only
for the purposes of cancellation the following described tax sale certificates;
To Aspen School District #l, Reorgani ed, tax sale certificate #583, tax sale of
1897, #5 sale of 1897, #305, sale of 1902, #336, sale of 1903, #318, sale of 1904, #336,
sale of 1905, #628, sale of 1905, #294, sale of 1906, #311, sale of 1907.
Also, to Alice Towne, tax sale certificates 1129, 1130 1131, sale of 1893, #1132,
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1133, 1134, 1135, sale of 1893, #34.0; 341, 342, 344, sale of 1898, #383, 3 sale of 1899
#1873, #1674, sale of 1902, #1974, 1975, sale of 1903, #1981, 1982, sale of 1904, #1661, 1662, r
sale of 1906, #1702, sale of.1907, 1731, 1732, sale of 1908, #525, 526, sale of 1911.
Also to Mr. T. J. Sardy, tax sale certificates #181, sale of 1893, #270, sale of I
1894, #323, sale of 1895, #495, sale of 1897, #464, sale,of 1902, #517, dale of 1903, #504 l
sale of 1904, #518, sale of 1905, #495 sale of 1906, #454, sale of 1907, #461 sale of 1908,
#67, sale of 1894, #58, sale of 1895, # 78, #79, sale of 1896, #80, sale of 189 #26, sale of
1899, #27, #28, sale of 1899, #59, sale of 1902, #45, #46, sale of 1901+, #55, #56, sale of
1905, #1369 sale of 1908, t t d ;;orth below:
The following agreement rpp�'$v��s
AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT, Made this 18th day of June 1959, by and between ELAM CONSTRUCTION,
INC., first party, and PITIUN COUNTY OF THE STATE OF COLORADO, acting by and through its
duly elected Board of County Commissioners, second party, WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, First party and second party have made an agreement for the surfacing of
an area of road or roads in Pitkin County by cooperation between the parties; and
WHEREAS, It is the desire of each of the parties to evidence in writing the
agreement and responsibilities of the respective parties; I .
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NOW, THEREFORE, In consideration of the mutual covenants hereinafter contained, it
v s agreed:
The first party shall furnish a hot asphalt plant, with 3,000 gallon storage tank
d heating equipment therefor, one steel wheel roller, one asphalt spreader box and three
'.en, which men shall be the hot asphalt plant operator and oiler and a supervisor.
First party shall furnish motor oil and grease for the hot asphalt plant, and
he said plant operator and oiler above named shall run the materials of second party through
he plant. The said supervisor provided by first party shall render such services as he may
•e capable of rendering for the futherance of the common project.
Second party shall provide a location for the hot asphalt plant and shall furnish
.ther men and materials necessary for surfacing a road or roada.including, but not by way of
pimitation, the obligation to provide the materials for the plant, all necessary fuels, to
aul the said materials to the tplant and th!} finished product from the plant, and to provide
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operator for the asphalt spreader box. By way of further clarification, it is mutually
'greed that first party shall be obligated only to run the materials through the said hot
1 - sphalt plant.
Second party does agree that is shall pay to first party the sum of twenty -three
23/) per square yard of surfaced, road, which surfacing shall be two inches deep, or, in the
:vent that difficulty shall arise concerning the said measurements, first party shall have
he option of charging Two and 7/100 Dollars ($2.07) per ton of the asphalt mix. The said
:yment shall be computed as often as .first party may reasonably require, and payment shall
be made from second party to first party at the end of each thirty -day period after beginning
1 i operations.
1 First party does agree that it shall maintain Workmen's Compensation Insurance in
ccordance with the laws of the State of Colorado on the three employees to be furnished by
irst party.
959. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, The parties have hereunto set their hands this 18th day of June,
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ELAM CONSTRUCTION CO., INC.
B la /T. J. Sardy
County Commissioner of Pitkin County
/ Oreat A. Gerbaz
County Commissioner of Pitkin County
s/ Samuel W. Howell
ounty Commissioner of Pitkin County
The resignationodf Henry Stein from the Board of Adjustment of Pitkin County was
ccepted and upon his recommendation James S. Adams was reappointed.
The Plat of Aspen Grove Sub- Division Block 2 was approved and accepted for filing.
Addendum to Contract
THIS AGREEMENT MADE AND ENTERED this 18th day of June, 1959, by and between the
Board of County Commissioners of Pitkin County, Colorado, hereinafter called "County" and
'lam Construction Company of Grand Junction, Colorado, hereinafter called "Contractor ",
WITNESSETH:
THAT WHEREAS the contractor tendered to the County a certain contract in connection
th the paving program of Pitkin County and the parties desire by this agreement to amend
` „r and clarify the same.
NOW THEREFORE IN CONSIDERATION of the premises it is agreed that the contract
•etwean these parties dated June 18, 1959, shall be and the same ishereby amended in the
ollowing particulars:
1. That the contractor's equipment shall be in good mechanical condition and shall
•e maintained in shah condition during the period of the contract at the expense of the
entractor.
2. That the supervision required in said contract shall be done by Robert Elam and
hat the plant operator shall be experienced in operation of the plant.
3. That G. E. Buchanan shall be in over -all charge of the work, subject to directio.
.f Commissioners.
4. That in the event of variances in the thickness of pavemeit performed according
o directions of the County, then settlement may be made with the contractor on the basis of
.2.07 per ton of the asphalt mix.
5. That work shall commence as soon as the County has materials available and is
.therwise ready and shall proceed as nearly continously as possible, except for interruption
aused by weather conditions, delays in obtaining materials, mechanical breakdown or similar
onditions, it being intended hereby that the County shall have the first priority as to use
.f the contractor's equipment until completion of its paving program during the summer of
1 959.
6. That if the County shall have insufficient personnel and the contractor shall
.rovide an additional man to work on the leader, the contractor shall be compensated for such
:dditional man at the rate of $2.95 per hour for hours actually worked, it being understood
hat the contractor shall carry such man on his payroll.
THIS AGREEMENT shall inure to and be binding upon the County, its successors and
:ssi gns and upon Contractor, his heirs, personal representatives and essi ngs.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF the County has caused its name to be hereunto subscribed by its
hairman, Attested by its Secretary,.and Contractor has set his hand and seal the day and
,•ear first above written.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS, Pitkin
County, Colorado
•ttest: /s/ Peggy E. Coble By /s/ T. J. Sardy
Secretary
ELAM CONSTRUCTION COMPANY OF GRAND
JUNCTION, Colorado
By /s/ Robert D. Elam
Mr. Reese LLewellyn reported to the Commissioners hat arrangements were progressing
1 .or mining of iron ore out of Cooper Basin, to be transported by truck down Castle Creek and
equested cooperation of the County in preparing the road for such haul. It was agreed that
he County would provide necessary culverts for drainage on the roadway shown on the County
. and that G. E; Buchanan would assist SIr. Llewellyn in planning the work to be done on
•uch road in accordance with County requirements, it being understood that work may be
,.reformed by or on behalf of Mr. Llewellyn in connection with repairing the road for such
'• perations. Mr. Llewellyn was also advised that the Smith Bridge would be stressed as soon
t :s arrangements can be made to do so to accomodate ore trucks.
Mr. V. E. Riegle, appeared on behalf of - MO Aspen Sanitation District requesting
1 hat the Cpunty give consideration to conveying, or making available land belonging to the
ounty near the Sanitation District's sewage disposal plant in connection with future use (,
.f the Sanitation District, and was advised that the matter would be tudied to determine l
hether such a conveyance would be legally accomplisded without considers on an a e
c ould be advised.
1 A request was received from Hans Cantrup -for permission to install a water line y„•
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in a County road in East Aspen, and it was directed by the Commissioners that before such
permission would be granted, that Mr. Cantrup would have to comply with conditions prescribe
by the County to guarantee against damage to the County road, including supervision over
installation of the pipe line, a posting of Bond or cash to guarantee the proper back fill
and restoration of surface conditions, and otherwise complying with County requirements.
There being no further business the Board adjourned to meet July 6, 1959 at 10:00 M.
Attestili7 (% .- Approved: � ,� )
Ile I July 6, 1959
The Board of County Commissioners of Pitkin County, Colorado met at 10 :00 AM July d
1959, with the following members present: Chairman, T. J. Sardy, Commissioners, Orest Gerba,
and Samuel Howell, Robert Delaney, County Attorney, Peggy E. Coble, Clerk.
Reports of the Clerk of the County Court, Clerk of the Distridt Court, County Cler
Sheriff and Service officer were examined, approved and signed,
Bills were audited approved and ordered paid from Various Funds as follows:
ORDINARY FUND: $7,935.76
ROAD AND BRIDGE FUND: 15,774.66
HOSPITAL FUND: 3,754.39
COUNTY CLERK'S CLEARING rum): 1,972.15
HOSPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND: 4,678.05
RHERMEGINIKMDEEKW2MEMIXEOMNEDIENERS
Mr. Spillane of Spillane Construction Company appeared before the Commissioners
concerning a bill submitted by the County to the Aspen Sanitation Distridt for repairs per -
formed by the County, made necessary by Spillane's operations in laying sewer lines for the
Sanitation District, for which the Sanitation District had agreed by Contract to reimburse
the County. Mr. Spillane objected to the amount of the billing, stating that it was excessite
and involved matters primarily concerning hauling of fill material and spreading the same
that he was not responsible for. Mr. Spillane did agree that he was responsible for and
would pay the bill submitted for blade work by the motor grader but objected to the balance
of the bill. The Commissioners stated that under the Contract they were looking to the
Aspen Sanitation District for payment of this bill and that while it was their understanding
that under the specifications Spillane was responsible for all of the items billed, they
recommended that Spillane meet with the Sanitation District Board and settle the matter
with them.
Upon motion duly made, seconded and unanimously adopted, the following resolution
was adopted:
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, in order to properly equip the new hospital addition, it has been
necessary to procure equipment costing in excess of amounts anticipated at the time of
adoption of the last budget, and the Commissioners having determined that an emergency
exists, and that such requirement could not reasonably have been foreseen at the time of
adoption of the budget, and
WHEREAS , Treasurer's Commissions deducted from moneys allocated to the Hospital
Improvement Fund and Hospital Anticipation Warrant Retirement Fund have been deducted and
placed in the General Fund and which in the opinion of the Commissioners should be restored,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that there is hereby appropriated from the Continge,t
Fund of Pitkin County to the Pitkin County Hospital Improvement Fund the sum of 4,000.00,
and that there be appropriated from the County General Fund, unexpended and unbudgeted
balances, the sum of $150.19 to the said Hospital Improvement Fund and the sum of $15.58 to
the Hospital Anticipation Warrant Retirement Fund, both of said amounts being equivalent to
Treasurer's Commissions withheld.frotTsaid'funds.
There being no further business the Board adjourned to meet July 17, 1959 at 10:00
AM.
Attea - 'a_ Approved: Lc ('
r c Cha mien /
July 17, 1959
The Board of County Commissioners of Pitkin County, Colorado, met at 10 :00 AM
July 17, 1959 with the following members present: Chairman: T. J. Sardy; Commissioners
Orest Gerbaz and Samuel Howell, Eloise Ilgen, Deputy County Clerk, Robert Delaney, County
Attorney. Bills were audited, approved and ordered paid from Various Welfare funds as follow :
OLD AGE PENSION FUND: 6,352.10
PUBLIC WELFARE FUNDY 51,120,02
Lorain R, Herwick as Building Inspector reported that request had been made to him
for issuance of permits for House Trailers to be located on a portion of the Snowbunny
Subdivision during construction of Hotel and Motel Units in Aspen, Since this was a non -
conforming use it was recommended to Mr. Herwick that the matter processed through the
Board of Adjustment for Pitkin County,
Clinton B. Stewart representing the owners of the Nugget Lodge in Aspen requested ssignment
of Tax Sale Certificate No, 19 dated December 24, 1913 for assignment fees only and after
investigation and discussion the following resolution was upon motion duly made and seconded
unanimously adopted:
WHEREAS, investigation discloses that Tax Sale Certificate No, 19, sold under date
of December 24, 1913 is outstanding but represents uncollectable taxes, and that the same
was not assigned and cancelled due to inadvertence and mistake,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the County Treasurer of Pitkin County, Colorado, is
I hereby authorized and directed to assign for cancellation upon payment of fees only said
Tax Sale Certificate No. 19, Sale of 1913.
Application for renewal of Fermented Malt Beverage License submitted by 0. R. Whit
and Nelle E. White doing business under the name of Redstone General Store was approved.
Proposal from Monroe -Irwin and Dunham, Architects, of 1250 Wadsworth, Denver 15,
Colorado, concerning construction of additional improvements to the Pitkin County Hospital
wds discussed and the County Attorney was directed to correspond with tIlat firm to determine
in more detail the nature of their proposal.
Pat Maddalone read to the Commissioners letter directed to the Colorado State
Department of Health concerning Health Department approval of the new Hospital wing, which
letter was approved by the Commissioners. A meeting was scheduled between the Commissioners
Pitkin County Hospital Board, Samuel J. Caudill, Architect, and Ross Garrett, Consultant,
concerning work performed on the Pitkin County Hospital prdor to this date, such meeting
to be held in the Court House on July 31, 1959 at 8 :00 o'clock PM. The County Attorney was
requested to advance of said meeting to determine from Mr. Caudill, and from the Contractor
Mr. Horace Hendricks the details of recommended change order for addition of $623.88
entitled Change Order No, 2, of 6 -1 -59, on Hospital Work preformed by Horace Hendrick, and
it appe concerning no voucher has been presented by Horace Hendricks and that questions
remain completion of the hospital work, that his bill for final payment be deferr d
until the next meeting of the Commissioners, Imo..
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A. E. Axt¢P..,_City Manager of Glenwood Springs requested permission of the County
Commissiom rs to ' O the County's oil distributor for use by the City of Glenwood Springs
during the month of August 1959 for paving work to gneformed there and was advised that this
equipment might be rented at usual rental rates provided it was properly maintained and re-
turned in the condition in which it was received, ordinary wear and tear excepted.
Sheriff Lorain Herwick and Mr. Oscar H. Schmunk, District For /ester for Colorado
State Forest Service, appreared before the Commissioners and suggested that the County
purchase a portable pump, hose and nozzle to be used therewith, for use by the Sheriff and
J other fire fighting agencies to control fires in the County that may occur or other fire
protection is not available aach equipment to be obtained through the State Forest Service
at a cost of approximately $850.00 and after discussion Sheriff Herwick was authorized to
place and order for this equipment, it being understood that part of the cost is reimbursabl=
from moneys contributed by other agencies to the Sheriff's salary and to other funds in
Pitkin Oou4ty. Mr. Schmunk further reported that a jeep would be needed to make the best use
of this equipment, and that such a jeep could be procured as government surplus property
through the State Forestry Department and made available to Pitkin County at an amount of
approximately 4100.00, bggiles t cost of transportation and servicing the same. Mr. Schmunk
was requested to obtalrf rind ?fl kiting and other County operations.
Mr. Lloyd G. Speakman requested better lighting facilities in the County Welfare
Directors Office and Sheriff Herwick was directed to make arrangements for the same. Mr.
Speakman further requested aced authorization to procure stenographic assistance in his
office for an estimated period of about three months, reporting that as a result of the
volume of stenographic work, the office was far behind on outside case work. This matter was
tabled for further aondiseration .
Sheriff Herwick was instructed to see that the men's restroom was put in proper
working order. -
There being no further business the Board adjourned to meet July 20, 1959 to act
as a Board of Equalization.
Attes� 'di/4Y Approved.
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July 20, 1959
The Board of County Commissioners of Pitkin County, Colorado, met at 10 :00 AM, July
20, 1959 for the Purpose of Acting as Board of Equalization. Present were Chairman, T. J.
Sardy, Commissioners Crest Gerbaz and Samuel Howell, Peggy E. Coble, Clerk.
A request for abatement was received from the Red Onion and after discussion it
was directed that the statement attached thereto concerning an error by the Accountant for - ,
same be properly signed and certified. C R(,
Mr. Roy Bandy, County Assessor, was requested to Submit t0 the :Commissioners a /list
of Assessments for Pitkin County by August 1, 1959.
Mr. Bandy also was asked by the Commissioners if he had made any change in re-
classification of lands. Mr. Bandy advised that he had made one such change being that of
Gus Darien's and he was instructed to change the land back and to make no further reclassi-
fisationsl - -rfr .PLn; i9.5
Mr. Leona d M. Short of Redstone appeared and discussed obtaining a Hotel and
Restaurant Liquor License for a business not yet constructed in Redstone. Mr. Short was
advised to submit his application and that action would be taken according to requirements
of the State and County.
Mr. George A. White of Redstone appeared and requested information on obtaining a
packaged Liquor Store License in Redstone aid was advised that at such time as procedure had
been processed the request would be given consideration.
There being no further business the Board adjourned to meet August 3, 1959 at 10 :00
Attes 4r / Approved:
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August 3, 1959
The Board of County Commissioners of Pitkin County, Colorado, met at 10 :00 AM,
august 3, 1959, with the following members present: Chairman, T. J. Sardy; Commissioners
'rest Gerbaz and Samuel Howell; Robert Delaney, County Attorney; Peggy E. Coble, Clerk.
Reports of the Clerk of the County Court, Clerk of the District Court, County Clerk,
ounty Treasurer, Sheriff and Service Officer were examined,approved and ordered paid from
arious Funds as follows:
ORDINARY Pupa): $7,203.45
ROAD AND BRIDGE FUND: 22,683.72
HOSPITAL FUND: 4,214.74
COUNTY CLERK'S CLEARING FUND: 2,084.52
HOSPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND: 1,327.50
AIRPORT ANTICIPATION WARRANT RETIREMENT FUND: 425.00
Minutes of the meetings of June 18, 1959, July 6, 1959, July 17, 1959 and July 20,
!959 were read and approved.
The Clerk reported that Liquor License applications had been received from Leonard
.hort, for Redstone Lounge at Redstone, for a Restaurant License; from George A. and Dorothy
White for a package liquor license, and also from 0. R, and Nelle White for a package
liquor license, both of Redstone, Colorado. It was determined that none of such applications
ad been on file for the required time and no proof of publication showing required
'• ublication was presented Which reason' the applications were tabled for consideration
— ' a later meeting.
It was reported that the Board of Trustees of the Pitkin County Hospital had met and
. assed a Resolution appointing Samuel Janzen of Glenwood Springs, Colorado, as Acting
dministrator of the Pitkin County Hospital, whereuponbmotion of Commissioner GerMz,.seconded!
Commissioner Sardy, Samuel Janzen was appointed Acting Administrator of the Pitkin County
ospital at tompeasation and for a period to be determined by the Board of Trustees of said i
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ospital, It was further directed that Mr. Janzen proceed as rapidly as possible with �
rangements for opening the new addition to the hospital and for securing license from the
.tate of Colorado for the same, and it was directed that all persons connected with the
construction and operation of the hospital cooperate fully with him in assisting to carry out
T his program and that he be directed and appointed the County's Agent in dealing with the
.tats Health Department in this connection, making such use of assistance as he sees fit.
Mr. Roy Vroom appeared before the Commissioners requesting information as to why
.aving operations had not been extended farther d along the County road leading past the j
.ossible'to continue this i �w f
oulabe giv en conisideratio was nin inot
tore paving work.
Mr. Fred Glidden and Mr. Henry Stein representing the Pitkin County Planning and
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appeared before the Commissioners requesting that consideration be given to inclusion in the
next notice of public hearing for zoning changes of a provision that would require that
exterior siding and roofing on metal structures located in the zoned area of the county, be
painted, Colored or otherwise treated so as to prevent reflective glare in zoning districts
where such construction is permitted and further that existing structures be required to
comply within twelve months after adoption of such provisions. After discussion upon motion
duly made and seconded, and unanimously adopted, it was Airected that notice of such a
proposed change be included in the next published notice of Zoning Hearing.
Mr. Fred Glidden further reported that the Aspen Field Fund had offered to donate
up to $250.00 to match a like amount to be contributed by the County for the purpose of
causing to be shown on the Falcon Airways Maps boundaries of zoned districts, and after
extensive discussion the Planning and Zoning Commission was authorized to arrange a program
for the placing of zoning boundaries in zoned areas Within the County zoning jurisdiction
on such maps, utilizing the donated funds and such portion of the County zoning budget as
might be required, provided they stayed within the overall limits of funds budgeted for
zoning purpose; in the year 1959. It was further directed that the County express its thanks
for the Contribution by the Aspen Field Fund for this purpose;
Mr. Frederic Benedict requested that the County contact the State Health Department
and ask that a survey be made by that Department and if possible by the Public Health Service
to make recommendations and determine ways and means of controlling the mosggito problem
along the Roaring Fork in the vicinity of Aspen. Upon motion duly made and seconded,
unanimously adopted it was directed that such arequest be made to the State He Department
After discussion in which it was determined that substantial increases have
occurred in the amount of building, and work of the Building Inspector for the County, it was
directed by the Commissioners that Lorain R. Herwick as Building Inspector receive an addi-
tional sum of $10.00 per month or a total of $35.00 per month for his services as Building
Inspector for the County commencing with the month of August 1959.
The request of the Aspen Sanitation District for donation or other provision per -
mitting that District to utilize lands adjacent to the Sanitation District plant was again
( discussed and tabled for further consideration, pending determination of legal ways and means
whereby this could be accomplished.
The request of Mr. Lloyd G. Speakman, Pitkin County Director of Public Welfare for
stenographic assistance was considered and upon motion duly made, seconded and unanimously
adopted Mr. Speakman was authorized to obtain temporary stenographic assistance for a period
not to exceed four months.
A list of prospective jurors supplied by the Pitkin County Treasurer was reviewed
by the Commissioners and one hundred (100) names were picked therefrom to be certified hp
provided by law as the jury list for the October 1959 term of the District Court of Pitkin
County.
The matter of service charges being made by the Pitkin County Bank on County
Warrants was again discussed and Commissioners Gerbaz and Howell indicated that in their
opinion such charges should not be made against the County, and Commissioner Sardy indicated
that it his opinion, considering the necessity of a bank in the Community, that such charges
should be paid. The Commissioners directed that arrangements be made for the investment of
the sum of $50,000.00 of moneys carried on deposit in the Pitkin County Bank in short term
government securities.
A letter from Clinton B. Stewart dated August 3, 1959 requesting that the Board
inspect road constructed on property of Andy Buesch and Robert Stephens lying northerly of
Highway 82 in Sections 17 and 18 be inspected for consideration of acceptance by the
County as a County road and further advising that the owners are in the process of sub -
dividing and expect to submit a plat to the County was considered,and it was determined
that inspection of the road would be made at such time as the sub - division plat was submitte•
Mr. Leonard Thomas appeared in connection with the proposed relocation of the
Castle Creek bridge and approaches by the State Highway Department, and affirmed his willing-
ness to cooperate with respect to providing right -of -way for the new approach in the event
the bridge is moved to the south and stated that he would make the necessary right -of -way
thru his property available at a reasonable price and further offered to so advise the
State Highway Department.
There being no further business the Board adjourned to meet August 18, 1959 at
10:00 AM.
Atte E S Approved:
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August 18, 1959
The Board of County Commissioners of Pitkin County Colorado, met at 10 :00 AM, Aug -
1u st 1959 with the following members present: T. J. Sardy, Chairman; Commissioners Crest
Gerbaz and Samuel Howell, Robert Delaney, County Attorney, Peggy E. Coble, Clerk.
Bills were audited, approved and ordered paid from the Various Welfare Funds as
'follows:
OLD AGE PENSION FUND: $6,080.60
PUBLIC WELFARE FUND: 1,409.34
Liquor License applications on file from Redstone were considered. The application
tof Leonard Short for a Malt, Wineand Spirituous Liquor License for sale by the drink in a
restaurant was tabled for the reason that the County Attorney advised that the proof of
publication showed that less than twenty days had expired from date of filing, and less than
ten days had expired from date of publication of the notice to the date of August 3, 1959,
provided for hearing in such notice, with the understanding that Mr. Short could re- publish
Notice for Hearing in consideration of his ppplication at a Special meeting of the Commissioners
to be held on Tuesday, September 1, 1959.
The application of George A. White and Dorothy M. White for a package liquor linens
was considered and tabled for the reason that the same was filed less than prior to the
published date of hearing and less than ten days had elapsed between publication and the
published date of hearing, which was to have been on August 3, 1959, with the understanding
that the application might remaih on file and be considered after Notice and Publication was
properly made and with the further advise to Mr. White that the license for the year 1960
could not be issued based upon his present application for license during the year 1959.
The application for a package liquor stare license filed by 0. R. and Nelle White was con-
sidered, and the County Attorney reported that the same was in order and that publication
had been duly and properly made, and that the same was accompanied by the required letters of
referenda and'was also accompanied by petition signed by numerous residents of the area for
issuance of the license, and the Commissioners having further determined that the reasonable
requirements of the neighborhood and Community of Redstone required such a license, accordingly
on motion of Commissioner Howell, seconded by Commissioner Gerbaz and unanimously adopted, it
Was directed that a Package Liquor Store License be issued to O. R. White and Nelle White in
f ccordanoe t i their application provided they showed compliance with State Licensing requir:-
nen s and obtained S approval, and provides further that the Fermented Malt Beverage
# cense now held by them should be relinquished affective upon issuance of such Package Liquo'
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Store License by the State and County.
It was reported that various persons who have recently constructed houses along the
County road leading from Colorado Highway 82 to the Cemetery had built approaches from their
houses to the County road without securing County permission, and in the course of such
construction had obstructed and filled barrow pits to the substantial detriment of the road
and following discussion it was directed that such property owners be required to repair
or reconstruct such approaches in such manner as to protect the County road, to be approved
by the County Engineer, including the installation of a•eulvert on grade to be established by
e • the County Engineer and of a size to be approved by him at the owners expense, failing which
the barrow pits would be re- opened to provide proper drainage and use of the same would be
required to be discontinued. Also, that appropriate form be prepared by the County Attorney
and in the future that a permit be obtained subject to the qp proval of the County Engineer
before any approach would be constructed and that conditions would be prescribed to protect
the County road and the drainage of the same and where work is required for that pprpose,
that the property owner be required to advance to the County as a condition to obtal.ning the
permit a sufficient amount of money to reimburse the County for installation of a proper
culvert or other drainage facility and for any other damage required to be repaired by the
County that might ensue from such installation, The conditions and amount to be determined
by the County Engineer; that upon granting of such permit and payment of such money, the
County would install the necessary culvert under direction of the County Engineer on a proper
grade; that the County Engineer shall have authority to permit such installation by the
property owner providdd it is made under his direction and according to conditions pr$ scribe•
by him.
A discussion was held concerning the necessity of better planning aid coordination
of efforts between the City of Aspen and the County in the area surrounding Aspen and upon
motion of Commissioner Howell, seconded by Commissioner Gerbaz, and unanimously adopted, it
was directed that the City Council of the City of Aspen be contacted to determine whether the
City would cooperate with the County in establishment of a Regional Planning Commission to
consider and recommend policies concerning such matters as major street plans, utilitfn-
easements, mapping and surveying, coordination of zoning uses and restrictions, coordination
of highway improvements, coordination and development of recreation and park facilities and
also to cooperate in coordinating and assisting tnc'solving problems connected with providing
utilities such as water, sewer and natural gas to residence inside and outside the City of
Aspen and in other parts of the County.
A request by the City Council was considered for permission from the Board of
County Commissioners to allow the City to install a new water transmission line leading from
Hunter Creek to the City, which world extend along the easterly side of the Pitkin County
Hospital property, across the Hospital road, across the Red Mountain Road, and after crossing
the Roaring Fort River would proceed southerly on the westerly side Mill Street, and then
crossing under such street would proceed southerly on the easterly side of Mill Street. The
Commissioners inspected stakes in the ground designating the course of the proposed water
line and after discussion it was moved by Commission Howell, Seconded by Commissioner Gerber,'
and said motion was unanimously adopted to advise the City of Aspen that the Commissioners
desired to cooperate in all respects to assist the City in solving the %Ater problem, but
that the proposed water line, with necessary excavation, would create great damage to the
newly paved roads affected and that other routes may be available on or off the County roads
that would minimize such damage, for which reason the City is requested to reconsider the
course of such proposed water line and attempt to locate the same where substantial damage
will not occur to the County paving, and again submit plans to the County.
A proposed Contract between the County and Monroe, Irwin and Dunham, Architects,
was discussed, which contract provided for the County's employing that firm as Architects
on the proposed Ho q ital extension and improvements, and after consideration, upon motion
duly made, seconded and unanimously adopted, it was directed that the Chairman and the Clerk
execute such contract on behalf of the County, it having been determined that the Contract
was approved by the Pitkin County Hospital Board of Trustees.
The County Attorney reported that in connection with the application for Hill -Burto
Funds on the Hospital Improvement, it was necessary to submit Title examination, plot plan
and other information concerning the land owned by the County for such purposes; or to be
acquired by the County to serve such purposes. It was further reported that negotiations
had been made thrbttgh the Hospital Board to procure additional land by donation to the East
of the present County Hospital, but that such negotiations had not been completed. According
ly it was directed that the application be processed and the necessary work be done and
preformed by the County Attorney and County Surveyor to satisfy requires nts of such
application based upon the land now owned by the County at the hospital site.
A discussion was had with Mr. W. Lucas. Woodall of the Pitkin County Bank concerning
investment of County Funds in T #easury Bills. Mr. Woodall recommended that in lieu of such
investment, the County invest in Pitkin County Bank Time Deposits, at a rate of interest of
2% per annum, providdd dppo §its were left at least six months, and further advised that such
deposits would be convered by escrow agreembnt guaranteeing County Funds which is now in
existence. He was advised that the Commissioners would give the matter further condideration,
Mr. Woodall further offered the services of the Bank in purchasing Treasury Bills to be left
for safe keeping in a proper bank in Denver provided the Commissioners elected to purchase
the same.
There being no further business the Board adjourned to meet September 1, 1959 at
10 :00 AM to allow salaries and consider the Application of George S. and Dorothy M. White
for a package liquor store and Leonard Short for a Beer, Wine and Spiritous Liquor License
at Redstone.
Attu Approved: •
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�i. September 1, 1959
The Board of County Commissioners of Pitkin County, Colorado, met at 10 :00 AM, Sept
1, 1959 with the following members present: Chairman, T. J. Sardy, Commissioners Crest
Gerbaz and Samuel Howell, Robert Delaney, County Attorney, Peggy E. Coble, Clerk.
The application of George E. and Dorothy M. White for package liquor store license
to operate under the name of Redstone Liquor Store, at Redstone, Colorado, was donsidered.
The County Attorney reported that the application was apparently in order and that publicatio
had been made as provided by law. Thereupon, all persons present were afforded full opportun -
ty to express their views concerning the issuance of such license, and after discussion and
consideration, upon motion duly made and seconded and unanimously adopted, it was moved that
the license applied for be granted.
The application of Leonard Short for a malt, vinous and spirituous liquor license in
connection ith the restaurant to be opened at Redstone was considered, such business to be
known as Redstone Lounge. The County Attorney reported that the application was apparently
in order, properly filled out, and that publication had been made as provided by law for
hearing on the same. Thereupon all prevent were given an opportunity to to express them -
.. - .•. . issuance of such license. Qbftion_ was made by residents of Redstone
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concerning the location of the proposed bar and restaurant, and it was explained to them that
this was a zoning matter, but that their protest would nevertheless be taken into considerati n
by the Commissioners. Following extensive discussion, upon motion duly made, seconded and
unanimously adopted, it was moved that malt, vinous and spirituous liquor licenseleissued to
Loenqrd Short for operation of the restaurant and bar at Redstone subject expressly to the
following conditions: That approval of the State licensing authority be obtained, particularly
with reference to approval of the structure and compliance with State restaurant health
requirments, that by reason of protests of neighboring residence, it will be required that
the premises be so located as to create a minimum annoyance to neighbors and for that reason,
plans showing location and design shall be submitted to the Commissioners before construction
starts and that it is expressly provided that the premises shall not include a dance hall.
Mr. Robert Irwin of the architectural firm of Monroe, Irwin and Dunham appeared
before the Commissioners with Mrs. Pat Maddalone and advised that a meeting of the Pitkin
County Hospital Board, plans were approved to proceed with alterations as rapidly aspossibl e
to permit operation by November 1, 1959, of the newly completed hospital wing, with health
department approval, and after discussion, Mr. Irwin was authorized and directed to proceed
with the working drawings and other necessary documents to cause such initial work to be done
as rapidly as possible. Mr. Irwin further reported that based upon preliminary investigation
and an estimated 7000 square feet requirement for the contemplated new hospital structure,
figured at $20 per square foot with 3% contingency fund, and further figuring about $25,000.0)
worth of equipment, and the remodeling and demolition of existing structure with an estimate'
cost of about 320,000.00, that the total cost of the proposed new project would be about
$200,000.00, of which Hill- Burton funds might be expected to provide around $90,000.00,
leaving about $110,000.00 to be paid by the County. •
Upon motion duly made, seconded and unanimously adopted, the following resolution
was passed:
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS funds under the custody of the County Treasurer by virtue of his office
exceed amounts required for current expenditures, and it has been determined that such funds
should be invested in U. S. Government obligations permitted by law,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the County Commissioners of Pitkin County,
Colorado, that the Pitkin County Treasurer is hereby authorized and directed to invest the
sum of $50,000.00 of the public moneys in his hands in U. S. Treasury Bills of the series
that mature in July 1960, which bills after purchase by the said Treasurer shall be duly
deposited for safekeeping in the custody of a national bank located in this state or in a
bank and trust company organized and doing business under the laws of this state, and receipt
taken therefor in the name of bhid County Treasurer,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that said Treasury Bills so purchased shall not be sold or
'otherwise disposed of except pursuant to resolution of this Board.
There being no further business the Board adjourned to meet September 8, 1959 at
110 :00 AM.
Attest: /21-,1 i Approved: C7G�
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September 8, 1959
The Board of County Commissioners of Pitkin County, Colorado, met at 10:00 AM
September 8, 1959, with the following members present: Chairman, T. J. Sardy; Commissioners
Crest Gerbaz and Samuel Howell, Robert Delaney, County Attorney, Peggy E. Coble, Clerk.
Minutes of the meetings of August 3, 1959 and August 18, 1959 were read and
approved.
Reports of the Clerk of the County Court, Clerk of the District Court, County Clerk,
County Treasurer, Sheriff and Service Officer were examined, approved and ordered paid from
various funds as follows:
ORDINARY FUND: $6,625.85
ROAD AND BRIDGE FUND: 16 0 94.5 2
HOSPITAL FUND: 4,284.88
COUNTY CLERK'S CLEARING FUND: 1,567.01
HOSPITAL ANTICIPATION WARRANT RETIREMENT FUND: 1.,147.09
AIRPORT ANTICIATION WARRANT RETIREMENT FUND: 1,983.40
WAGNER PARK FUND: 952.25
1 Mr. Stuart Mace who resides near Ashcroft appeared to protest use of the County
road down Castle Creek by Morrison - Knudson Company in connection with their proposed iron
ore haul from Cooper Basin. Mr. Mace protested that employees were driving too fast on the
road; he inquired as to the size of trucks to be used whether the hours of use'.eouid be
regulated by the County, and also inquired as to the County's plans with reference to road
improvements. Mr. Mace was informed that the County would investigate and cause to be
placed along the road appropriate speed limit signs, and when traffic warranted, cautionary
signs,and was further advised that the County could not control the hours of use of the
roadway nor the nature and type of use provided it was within statutory limits.
Mr. Samuel Mitchell appeared before the Commissioners requesting that a dead
cottonwood tree which he believed to be on County property on Lekk e Avenue be removed,
stating that the same-constituted a hazard, and was advised that the matter would be taken
care of.
Mr. James F. Campbellof Redstone appeared before the Commissioners protesting the
action taken by the Commissioners in granting conditional approval of liquor license to
Leonard Short, and also requested information as to County Zoning. Mr. Campbell was advised
that the liquor license application of Leonard Short was in apparent compliance with the law
that the Commissioners had acted on the same and that the matter was concluded. As to
zoning, it was suggested that Mr. Campbell contact Mr. Fred Glidden, Secretary of the County
Planning and Zoning Commission.
Mrs. Piilani Folden, listing herself as Secretary- Treasurer of Vigilantes, Inc.,
submitted bid accompanied by Assessor's appraisal for the purchase of the County's interest
in the 1001 Mining Claim, this matter was referred to the County Attorney for investigation
as to whether or not the County owns this claim, or an interest therein, and also whether
1 the claim should be retained for public use.
Mr. H. A. Deane appeared requesting relocation of a portion of the County road
leading up Maroon Creek and was advised that plans had been made for changing the particular
section of road in question and upon such plan being expla inged to Mr. Deane, he stated that
Ithe plan was satisfactory.
Mr. John Herron appeared before the Commissioners protesting action taken by the
County Treasurer in permitting redemption of certain property sold for taxes, such redemptio
being made by D.R.C. Brown, Mr. Herron contending that Mr. Brown had no equity of redemption
and that Mr. Herron was entitled to receive tax deed on such property based upon tax sale
certificates purchased by him. He was advised by the County Attorney that the County
Treasurer had been given verbal advise to the affect that any person holding a legal or
equitable interest in property sold for taxes is entitled to redeem from tax sales, but that
no specific investigation had been made with reference to the particular property and
further that such advise was given by Robert Delaney in his capacity as District Attorney,
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tas an advisory opinion, and that neither the Commissioners nor tie County Attorney had any-
thing to do with the same.
Mr. Reese LLewellyn appeared before the Commissioners advising that it was expected
that within a few days preparations would be completed to transport iron ore from Cooper
Basin to the Woody Creek siding, which would require use of the Smith bridge across the
Roaring Fork and that such bridge would need repairs before it would accomodate the loads.
Mr. Llewellyn was advised that the matter would be immediately investigated and the County
would take action to fix the bridge as rapidily as possible.
Mr. George Vagneur appeared before the Commissioners stating that he had previously
%dr' requested that a small tract of property in the Hoag entry belonging to the County, such
tract being located ast of Tract 57 Block 120 Aspen be offered for sale. Review of the
minutes disclosed that the County Commissioners had agreed to offer such tract for sale
provided Mr. Vagneur obtain and submit a surveyors description of the same along with
appropriate bid. Mr. Vagneur advised that he had since sold such property to Elizabeth S.
McConaty, 306 Ivanhoe Street, Denver, Colorado, and that she requested that he proceed with
the application for sale. Mr. Vagneur was again advised that upon his producing surveyors
description, that action would be taken to advertise such property for sale at public
auction.
Mr. Fritz Kaeser ar -eared before the Commissioners and submitted bill for damages
which he claimed were caused by County road equipment to his fence. He was advised that
this matter would be investigated and he would be advised as to what action the County would
take concerning his bill.
Wilton Jaffee requested that the bridge steel owned by thetCounty and stored on his
property near the Smith bridge be removed as soon as convenient for the County.
There being no further business the Board adjourned to meet September 18, 1959
at 10:00 AM.
Attestl „/�P/ Approved: SS • /
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September 18, 1959
The Board of County Commissioners of Pitkin County, Colorado, met at 10 :00 AM,
September 18, 1959, with the following members present: Chairman: T. J. Sardy, Commissioners
Orest Gerbaz and Samuel Howell, Robert Delaney, County Attorney, Peggy E. Coble, Clerk.
Bills were audited, approved and ordered paid from the Various Welfare Funds as
follows:
OLD AGE PENSION FUND: $5,986.84
PUBLIC WELFARE FUND: 1,061.51
Minutes of the meetings of September 1 and September 8, 1959, were read and
approved.
Request was made for signs on the road leading up Red Mountain to protect children ,
walking up that road from traffic hazards and the Commissioners after discussion requested I
the Sheriff to make an investigation and order subly signs ~:: as he deemed appropriate for
that purpose, and thereafter report to the Commissioners concerning the installation of the
same.
Mr. D. R. C. Brown, appeared requesting that the Commissioners consider putting up
for sale at Public Auction the County's right, title aid equity in and to the Jennie V,
Emolite and Sunset Lodes, U.S.M.S. No. 5320 and it was reported to Mr. Brown that part of
those Lodes Claim were included in the East Appen area recently patented to the City, and the
matter was referred to the County Assessor to report back to the Commissioners as to whether
taxes were being paid on the patented portions of those lode claims, and also as to iizat the
tax status of the same is.
Mr. G. E. Buchanan, County Engineer, reported that after examining the Smith Bridge
across the Roaring Fork near Woody Creek, it appeared that the cost of abutements and other
necessary repairs would be in the approximate sum of $9,000.00, involving approximately
1170 square feet of floor area. Mr. Buchanan was directed to proceed with obtaining more
detailed information concerning costs, particularly as to the cost of installing abutements
during the fall of 1959.
Mr. Walter Scheer, representing Metropolitan Life Insurance Company, appeared befor,
the Commissioners to discuss a change of Medical Insurance plan from Blue- Cross - -Blue Shield
to a proposed Metropolitan plan, and was assured that the County would give close considerati n
to his proposal.
Mr. Roy Vroom Ep peared protesting the continued operation of ahgravel pit and hot
mix plant along the county road westerly of Aspen leasing to the Slaughter House Bridge and
thereafter the Commissioners inspected Maid problem and concluded that in view of the limited
period of time such operations would continue, that no present action was necessary also
considering the distance from the nearest housing.
The Commissioners approved Steps 3 -8 with Step 9 as a "Senority Step" for Lloyd
Speckman, Welfare Directon I, effective January 1, 1960 at $350.00 per month.
The Bid of Robert Barnard, M. B., to purchase the Following mining claims owned
by the County was tabled for further investigation.
CLAIM NAME SURVEY NO.
Silver Crest 5871
Hal Sayre 5871
Pyrenes 5871
Revenue- 5871
Little Eva 6425
Tom Thumb 6425
Red Rose 4432
Yellow Rose 14432
La Cross 5908
J. MeN 59114
W.P.C. 6119
Little Nell 3881
Mary & Edith 14270
Missouri Pacific 6581
Silver Belle 2564
Uncle Sam 5250
There bbigg no further business the Board adjourned to meet October 5, 1959.
Attest: (_ , c • i J Approved: M25)0, A, •
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At a Special Meeting of the Board of County Commissioners and the Board of Trustees
Pitkin County Hospital held October 1, 1959, attended by Commissioners Orest Gerbaz aid
T. J. Sardy, members of the Hospital Board, Mr. Irwin, ,Architect, and thereupon the matter
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.f improvements to the new addition to the Pitkin County Hospital were discussed looking to
ommencement of operation in that structure by the 1st of November 1959 and the Architect '
eported that several changes were necessary before the Health Department would grant per-
ission for such use, and that he recommended that Mr. Stan Bealmear be employed to make such
changes by the County according to plans and directions that Mr. Irwin ad Architect had pre -
i.ared, advising that he had previously discussed this matter with Mr. Bealmear, considered
1im competentm and that he could undertake the work promptly.
Thereupon the County Hospital Board adopted, and the Commissioners ratified approved
and adopted a resolution that Mr. Robert Irwin was authorized and directed to negotiate and
complete plans for employment of Stan Bealmear to perform the necessary changes and improve:-
J ants on the hospital to permit operation dommepcing on or about November 1, 1959 in the new
addition, such work to be in accordance with plans and directions of the Architect, on cost
.lus basis to be approved by the Architect and with all disbursements thereon to ltkewise.bd
approved by the Architect and the County based upon itemized cost statements, employing pre-
vailing rates in the locality as to such items of work.
Thereafter Mr. Irwin reported that after careful study he had determined that the
proposed addition and improvements to the Hospital would necessitate the acquisition of
additional land on the Easterly side involving approximately 120 feet of land now belonging
to the heirs or devicees of Emma Bradshaw. Mr. Warren Conner discussed his negotiations with
Ruth C. Bisel representing the Bradshaw estate, from which it appeared that no substantial I
progress could be made in the acquisition of this property by negotiation. Thereupon the
Hospital Board passed a resolution, which the Board of County Commissioners ratified, confirm-
ed and adopted directing that appraisment be obtained and the valuation established as to the
land to be acquired in order to meet the requirements for the new hospital construction
involving approximately .57 of an acre from the Bradshaw Estate be obtained by the County,
preferably by negotiation, failing which that the County would proceed to condemn such land
and further that a valuation be established and an offer of purchase made to representatives
of the said Bradshaw Estate.
Further that the County does hereby undertake to acquire by negotiation, or fail-
ing negotiation by condemnation, the necessary land for such purposes according to plum! of
G. E. Buchanan including a parcel of approximately .57 of an acre from the Della S
Consolidated Mining Company which it is understood will be donated, and the Bradshaw parcel
of approximately .56 of an acre.
The Hospital Board further passed a resolution, which was ratified, confirmed and
adopted by the Commissioners authorizing and directing the architect to proceed with detailed
plans and specifications looking to the earliest convenient and possible construction of the
hospital improvements contemplated.
Mr. Samuel Janzen representing the Menonite Board of Missions and CharittEereporte
( that that organization had reviewed contract tendered for consideration concerning management
of the Pitkin County Hospital and had acted favorably in principle upon the undertaking, but
would further review specific terms of contract before being prepared to sign the same.
There being no further business the Board adjourned to meet October 5, 1959 at
10 :00 AM
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Ocotber 5, 1959
The Board of County Commissioners of Pitkin County, Colorado, met at 10:00 AM
October 5, 1959, with the following members present: Chairman, T. J. Sardy; Commissioners
Crest Gerbaz and Samuel Howell; Robert Delaney. County Attorney and Peggy E. Coble, Clerk.
Reports of the Clerk of the County uourt, Clerk of the District Court, County
Clerk, County Treasurer, Sheriff and Service Officer were examined, approved and ordered
paid from various funds as follows:
ORDINARY FUND: $7,226.88
ROAD & BRIDGE FUND: 7,987.82
HOSPITAL FUND: 5,198.87
COUNTY CLERK'S CLEARING:FUND: 1,400.26
HOSPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND: 7 ;044.88
WAGNER PARK FUND: 7.50
Mr. D. R. C. Brown appeared representing the Aspen Skiing Corporation and pro-
posed that existing leases of County lands being utilized by the Skiing Corporation be can-
celled and that the County agree to a new lease for a period of five years from date on
such mining claims together with other additional mining claims required by the Aspen
Skiing Corporation in the use of their newly constructed and installed lift. After dis-
cussion it was concluded that the use being made by the Aspen Skiing Corporation of such
claims was beneficial to the County and should be continued whereupon motion duly made,
seconded and unanimously adopted, the Chairman and Secretary were authorized on behalf of
the County to execute and deliver a lease for the term of five years to the Aspen Skiing
Corporation including the mining claims heretofore leased together with additional mining
claims as therein described, such lease to be recorded on execution. The lease offer of
$150.00 per annum was accepted for the lease of such property.
Mr. William Dunaway, Editor and Published of the Aspen Times, appeared before the
Commissioners requesting that the minutes be prepared forthwith after conclusion of each
Commissioners meeting in order that better coverage might be afforded to Commissioners
C proceedings by the Aspen Times, and cited opinion of Robert Theobald, Attorney for the I
olorado Press Association to the effect that the Colorado Statutes required immediate
preparation of minutes. Mr. Dunaway was advised that the Commissioners meetings usually
concluded between five and six PM and that the minutes were prepared as expeditiously as
possible thereafter, but that in the County Attorneys opinion there was no provision re-
quiring preparation forthwith by the Clerk of such minutes in case of late adjournment. e'^ ,..
Mr. Dunaway was further advised that the Commissioners and the Clerk would endeavor to
cooperate by providing full reports and accounts of Commissioners proceeding as rapidly as
possible after conclusion of meetings.
The Commissioners ware asked to define their position with respect to the amount
of right -of -way required S the old Colorado Midland Railroad right -of -way on the Rrying1.Pan
; River, it being reported that a Deed had been made to the County of a two hundred foot right-
of -way from the Midland Railroad owners and that tariouscpedpl'eahad improvements of substant-
ial value located within the two hundred feet right -of -way. It was then decided that the
County would require not less than 100 feet, but that investigation should be made as to
ownership of such right -of -way.
A meeting was held with representatives consisting of Mr. Clinton B. Stewart,
Mrs. Rose Stanton, and Mrs. Pat Maddalone, on behalf of the hospital Board, and the Board
of County Commissioners, with Mr. Samuel J. Caudill c ncerning his service as Architect on
the Hospitalextension, and his bill in the amount of ;1,034.31 as the remaining alance of
fees due to him. After discussion, Mr. Caudill advised that the total amount billed wa
equivalent to 7 on the contract price, plus the cost of printing, which printing amounted
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•to $645.08, and that the high cost of printing was attributable to changes made in the plans
by direction and requirement of Ross Garrett. Thereupon, following recommendation of the
Pitkin County Hospital Board, the Board of County Commissioners directed payment of voucher
of Samuel J. Caudill in the amount of $1,034.31 being the total amount due and owing to him,
after counting previous payments, on account of his services as Architect in connection with
the new hospital addition. It was reported byaMr. Caudill and Mr. Clinton B. Stewatt that
inspectionIhat:been made of the window in the operating room of the new hospital, as well as
to an alleged uneveness in the floor in the Delivery Room and that arrangements had been
made for the installation of a Thermo -pane window in the operating room and that the
�+ Contractor, Horace Hendricks had agreed that in the event of functional difficulty arising
from the uneveness of the floor in the Delivery Room , that he would at his expense repair
the same. Upon which basis the Hospital Board and the Commissioners recommended payment of
the balance claimed by him on voucher submitted to the County.
Mr. Hans Cantrup appeared before the Commissioners renewing request for authority
to install 14" water line to serve properties belonging to him being approximately three
hundred feet in length, 1e inches in diameter along Park Avenue on the Easterly side, and
crossing to the westerly side, and was after discussion advised that authority could be
granted for the installation of this water line subject to conditions to be prescribed by tha
County Engineer, County Attorney including cash deposit of $100.00 to guarantee against
damage to the County road; limited obstruction of traffic; a placing of torches or other
warning devices on excavations or danger points; the requirement that all excavations be
backfilled with selected material g) proved by the County Engineer within ten days after
execavation; and a deposit of $100.00 be placed with the County Clerk to guarantee perfor-
mance of the conditions of such permit; that after execavation, the trench be appropriately
backfilled and thereafter that the surface be restored, and any subsidence of the ground
repaired by filling with dumpite or gravel, and that the decision of the County Engineer
as to any of these matters would be final; that upon break or other failure of the water
line, the owners and users thereof would make prompt repairs, or else that the same might
be cut off and any easements and rights granted for the use of the same be terminated.
Also, that the deposit made would be returned upon determination bj the County Engineer
that Mr. Cantrup had complied with all conditions imposed upon him in connection with the
use and installation of such line. It was further directed that an appropriate form be
prepared by the County Attorney for use in like situations.
Mr. Harry Johns, appeared before the Commissioners requesting authority to make
use of a part of Wagner Park for a skating rink, requesting that alease ge granted for that I'
purpose, and that the shelter house near the former Quakers x mt±mgmz±xk be removed and
placed upon the Wagner Park area, and also that he be permitted to freeze ice on the
existing grass at such park. After discussion it was concluded that the freezing of ice
on Wagner Park would be very detrimental to the grass, and that it would not be advisable
to permit the installation of a skating rink that would probably result in killing of such
grass.
Mr. Harry Johns representing Mr. Ralph Melville requested that the County grade
andalley behind the Mountain Chalet, and after investigation it was agreed that this would
be done at the eafrliest convenient opportunity when the equipment was in the neighborhood.
Mr. William Stapleton, County Budget Officer, appeared and discussed matters al
connected With the 1960 Budget with the Commissioners. Mr. Stapleton reported that the
over -all County Mill levy could be held at not to exceed 27.40 mills if the budget he had
a/ submitted wax adopted and after discussion it was directed that Notice WI published as
required by law for opportunity to inspect County Budget, which would be taken up and con -
sidered on the next meeting of Commissioners. It was agreed that the Commissioners would
meet on October 19, 1959 for the usual welfare meeting.
The County Clerk reported that a poll or questionaire had been submitted to County
employees as to whether they desired to change from Blue Cross -Blue Shield plan to the
Metropolitan Plan, and that not enough replies had yet been received to make a determination.,
whereupon it was decided that this matter would put over till the next regular meeting.
.ere bei • no further business the Board adjourned to meet Octobe, 19, 1959.
Approved: Yi)t4-161.0
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October 19, 1959
The Board of CountyCommissioners of Pitkin County, Colorado, net at 10 :00 AM,
October 19, 1959 with the following members present: Chairman, T; J. Sardy; Commissioners
Crest Gerbaz and Samuel Howell; Peggy E. Coble, Clerk.
Bills were audited, approved and ordered paid from the Various Welfare Funds as
follows:
OLD AGE PENSION FUND: $5,937.74
PUBLIC WELFARE FUND: 1,198.77
The minutes of the meeting of October 5, 1959 are amended to include the following:
The County Commissioners authorized and directed advertising for sale a tract of
approximately 813 square feet located in the SE4NW* Section 18 Township 10 Range 84 Wert of
the Sixth P.M. belonging to the County for the purpose of affording Mr. George Vagneur or
his successors in title an opportunity to bid upon such small tract, which is adjacent or
nearby his property and which the Commissioners have determined is not required for public
use.
Moneys received from U. S. Mineral Leasing Act Fund in the amount of $7,134.24
was divided as follows:
5,352.93 To Road & Bridge Fund (75 %)
1784.31 To Schools (25 %)
7,137.24 Total Amount Received
The Federal Aviation Authorities requested certain action be taken in connection
with th#lz'ofling of shoulders at the Aspen Airport which the Commissioners agreed to do.
The Budget for the year 1960 was considered and upon motion duly made seconded
and unanimously adopted the budget was accepted and approved.
A letter had been received from Ruth B. Bisel, 108 Parkside Lane, Pueblo, Colorado; 1
concerning article about the proposed new hospital wing appearing in the .Aspen Times and
stating Mrs. Bisells position concerning the Countyts acquisition of the property needed for
hospital expansion. It was directed that the County Attorney reply to Mrs. Bisel advising
her, among other things, that the County did not control matters connected with newspaper
publicity concerning any subject, and had not-ing to do any publications that may have
appeared in local newspapers. Further, that the County Attorney should complete investigation
as to probably worth of the land sought to be acquired from her, or the estate of Emma
Bradshaw, thereafter after approval by the Commissioners, that an offer of purchase should be
made for such land and if declined, that eminent domain proceedings might commence.
Clinton B, Stewart appeared on behalf of the Aspen Company regarding outstanding
Tax Sale Certificates on Lots H &X, Block 23, Aspen and after investigation the follotng
resolution was adopted: �I
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RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, the County has heretofore executed and delivered Treasurer's Deed concern -
ing Lots H & I, Block 23, Aspen, it has been discovered that there are ten outstanding Tax
.ale Certificates for the period between 1897 and 1906, which the County has determined are
ncollectable and should be expunged and cancelled,
NOE, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the County Treasurer is hereby authorized and
• irected to deliver to the record owner of Lots H & I, Block 23, Aspen, Colorado, upon receip »»
.f assignment fees only of Tax Sale Certificates as follows:
CERTIFICATE NO. DATE OF SALE
186 1898
201 1899
165 1900
94 1901
156 1902
173 1903
h 1 148 1904
66 11905
139 1906
AND FURTHER that upon payment of assignment fees of $10.00, that the said certi-
icates be assigned to such record owner f r cancellation.
The following Contract was approved:
CONTRACT
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THIS AGREEMENT made and entered this 19th day of October 1959, by and between the
i :oard of County Commissioners of Pitkin County, Colorado, hereinafter called County, and Hans
:Tucker, of Aspen, Colorado, hereinafter called Brucker,
WITNESSETH
That for and in consideration of the covenants hereinafter stated it is agreed as
ollows:
1. In consideration of the sum of $50.00 per cubic yard, to be paid as hereinafter
1.roveded, Brucker agrees to sell and the County agrees to buy a sufficient quantity of re-
hnforced concrete to provide abutments and foundation works for a bridge across the Roaring
cork River near Woody creek, at the location inspected by the parties.
2. The County shall furnish water pumps, excavation, backfill, and reinforcing
;teal for the project.
3. Brucker shall place reinforcing steel, operate water pumps, provide, install,
• d remove forms for concrete for the necessary footings, stem walls and wing walls accord-
ing to plans and directions of G. E. Buchanan, County Engineer.
t}. Brucker shall also provide good concrete as needed for the project poured and
i.uddled in the forma, which concrete shall be a six sack mix approved by the County Engineer.
5. The County shall pay Brucker as his total compensation the said sum of Fifty
1 .ollars per yard for all concrete delivered and measured at the project by him, with con- ,
l urrence of the County Engineer, payment to be made upon voucher submitted by Brucker, to be
I= pproved by the County at the next regular meeting of the Commissioners following delivery
.f such concrete. The said concrete shall be delivered as needed to meet the construction
schedule of the County as prescribed b?; the County Engineer.
This agreement shall inure to and be binding upon the parties, their heirs, persona
epresentatives, successors and assigns. {
THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF
PITKIN COUNTY, COLORADO
ttest: /s/ Peggy E. Coble By /s/ Sardy
Chairman
Clerk /s/ Hans Brucker
Hans Brucker
In view of the number of replies received from County Employees who were in favor
I . f retaining Blue Cross -Blue Shield Coverage, it was decided that no change in coverage would
• e made. Mr. Walter Scheer, representing Metropolitan Insurance 8ompany was present and
as advised of the decision.
_)here be no further business the Board adjourned to m- .'v. 2, 1959 at 10:00 A
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October 12, 1959
At a Special meeting held at 1:00 PM, October 12, 1959, with the following present
c hairman, T. J. Sardy; Commissioners Crest Gerbaz and Samuel Howell; Herbert R. Dunham,
c ounty Auditor and William C. Stapleton, County Budget Officer, and Notice of Said Meeting
cad been published, budget matters and levies were considered and upon motion it was decided
o adopt the Budget on October 19, 1959. Completed Budget and lev a • .ther tax matters will
be se o rr d ng a later date. ���" di/ ttest• fo Approved: AIMS '/ i des,
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November2, 1959
The Board of County Commissioners of Pitkin Co Colorado, met at 10 :00 Am,
1ovember 2, 1959, with the following members present: Chairman, T. J. Sardy; Commissioners
'rest Gerbaz and Samuel Howell; Robert Delaney, Attorney; Peggy E. Coble, Clerk.
Minutts of the meetings of September 18, 1959; October 1, 1959; October 5, 1959;
'ctober 12, 1959 and October 19, 1959 were read and approved.
Reports of the Clerk of the County Court, Clerk of the District Court, County Clerk
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County Treasurer, Sheriff and Service Officer were examined, approved and ordered paid from
arious funds as follows:
ORDINARY FUND: $8,556.74
ROAD & BRIDGE FUND: 10,320.14
HOSPITAL FUND: 4,
COUNTY CLERK'S CLEARING FUND: 4,210.20
The Commissioners directed approtionment of warrant received from the State
reasurpr in the sum of $832.00, paid under the Federal Lands Materials Act, in the ratio
of 95% to the County Road and Bridge Fund and 5% to appropriate school funds.
It was reported that error had been made by the Aspen Times in publication of
Public Sale Notice on a small tract near the Hoag Entry, previously directed to be advertised
I on request of George Vagneur and the Commissioners thereupon directed republication of said
otice with the same sale date.
i throm was reported that Stanley Natal had requested deed of vacated right -of -way thrombi]. Ire la for it was directed that investigation be made and appropriate description be
inclusion in deed pursuant to previous agreement with Mr. Natal.
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John Hall appeared on behalf of Julia Stapleton etal regarding outstanding Tax
Sale Certificates on the George and Van Cleave mining claims and after investigation the
following resolution was adopted:
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, request has been made for the assignment for fees only of the tax sale
h certificates held by Pitkin County described below and the Commissioners have found and
determined, after investigation, that the County has heretofore signed and transferred its
equity and interest in and to the property covered by said certificates; that the taxes,
penalties and interest imposed thereby are uncollectable; that said property has for many
years been assessed in private ownership and taxes paid thereon, and that said certificates
should be cancelled.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Pitkin County Treasurer is hereby author-
ized and directed to assign, transfer and cancbl, for fees in the sum of $1.00 each, the
following described tax sale certificates;
No. 654 .Sale of 1899
No. 643 Sale of 1900
No. 597 Sale of 1902
No. 645 Sale of 1904
No. 648 Sale of 1905
No 536 Sale of 1906
No 576 Sale of 1908
No 661 Sale of 1903
The Commissioners viewed the proposed land acquisition from the Estate of Emma C.
Bradshaw to assist in determining value and possible residual damage to the landowners .
and concluded, after investigation, that there was no apparent residual damage that would
result from the County's acquisition of the land needed.
Hans Cantrup requested that the County assume maintenance obligation on a portion
of Hopkins Avenue adjacent to his property, and after inspection by the Commissioners,
Mr. Cantrup was advised that it would not be possible for the County to presbitly assume
maintenance due to the narrowness of the ,roadway, the fact that it is a deadend street, the
nearness of improvements, and impossibility of proper snow removal with County equipment.
Mr. Cantrup was further advised that the County would cooperate in attempting to arrive at a
solution to that problem and stated he would attempt to revise the area so as to make the
street acceptable.
Mr. Clinton Be. Stewart, representing Florence Prechtel requested assignment for
fees only of tax sale certificate for the year 1934 on Lots R & S, in Block 72, Aspen, and
after investigation, was advised that the Commissioners felt that the certificates should be
redeemed.
The Following resolution was adopted:
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, request has been made by Florence Prechtel that the County execute and
deliver to her, quit claim deed as to Lots R & S, Block 72, City of Aspen, and investigation
discloses that said lots were assessed for the year 1884, prior to issuance of patent, and
was sold for taxes, the certificates being stricken off to Pitkin County in 1885,
AND WHEREAS Treasurer's Deed issued to Pitkin County as to Lot S, Block 72, on
June 4, 1891, and a like deed issued to Pitkin County as to Lot R, Block 72 on June 5, 1891,
and it has been determined that said deeds were void and of no affect for the reason that the
samewere based upon erroneous assessments, during the time when said property was in the
ownership of the United States Government; that subsequent to said erroneous assessment
patent issued and conveyance was made by the County Judge as to said Lots and that the recor•
owners have paid taxes on said property ever since, in opposition to said tax deeds and Pitki
County has no title or interest, either legal or equitable in said lots,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that T. J. Sardy, as Chairman of the Board of Count
Commissioners is hereby authorized and directed to execute and deliver conveyance, without
covenants of warranty, to Florence Prechtel, the record owner of said Lots R & S, Block 72,
City of Aspen,
Jack de Pagter requested that the Commissioers provide restrictions on parking
adjacent to his property near the lower terminal of the Aspen Ski Corporation's main lift
in order that he might have access to his property, and the Sheriff was directed to investi-
gate and authorized by the Commissioners to install "no parking" signs that would permit
access to such property.
Mr. Garth Williams requested that the Commissioners install a culvert at Lime
Creek along the Castle Creeek Road in order to avoid further damage to his property, and
was advised that the matter would be investigated, and the County Engineer was requested to
report back to the Commissioners concerning the same.
Mr. Clinton B. Stewart, attorney for the City of Aspen, reported to the Commission :Is
that request had been made to the County Treasurer and Assessor to extend the Aspen city ad
valorem tax levy against the recently patented East Aspen Area; that a question had arisen
concerning the boundaries of this City with respect to said area and requested that the
County agree to participate in litigation to determine the status of such area. The County
Attorney reported that there was a serious question concerning the boundaries of the City;
that the County was directly involved in that the County Assessor, County Treasurer, and
County Commissioners would necessarily have to make a decision as to the status of said land
in connection with ad valorem taxation; that road maintenance questions would arise, that
questions would arise concerning disposition of funds realized from the sale of vacant lands
in said area, and that the only apparent solution would be a suit in the Pitkin County Dist-
rict Court. Thereupon, the Commissioners advised that they did not believe they should
attempt to extend a City tax levy on said area until its status was determined, and authori-
zed the County Attorney to participate in such litigation as might be necessary on behalf of
of the County in the District Court bf Pitkin County to establish and determine the status
of said land.
Mr. Clinton B. Stewart, as City Attorney, also reported to the C ommissioners that
the city had engaged in an extensive survey and mapring program attempting to establish with
more certainty, boundaries of streets, subdivisions and lots in the City and that said
program was substantially completed with monuments set and map nearly ready for filing.
Mr. Stewart requested that the County participate in an extension of such program to cover
subdivided area adjacent to but outside the City. After examination of the map prepared by
G. E. Buchanan, County Surveyor, for the City, the Commissioners authorized Mr. Buchanan to
proceed with plans for establishing street locations and survey monuments in subdivided
areas nearby Aspen and also in preparing maps thereof, reporting to the Commissioners and
securing approval as each phase of much program developed.
The Budget for the year 1960 was approved and adopted.
Wm, C. Stapleton, representing Stapleton Insurance Agency, was authorized and
directed to procure $100.00 deductible collision insurance on five trucks owned bar the County -
one ickup and four dump trucks. He also was asked to procure rates and information on a
fleet policy which would include all county maintenance equipment to be submitted at a later'
date. �'
There being no further business the Board adjourned to meet November 16, 1959.
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November 16, 1959 a
The Board of Co my Commissioners of Pitkin County, Colorado, met at 10:00 AM,
Movember 16, 1959 with the following members present: Chairman, T. J. Sardy; Commissioners
Crest Gerbaz and Samuel Howell; Peggy E.Coble, Clerk; Robert Delaney, County Attorney. I
Minutes of the meeting of November 2, 1959 were read and approved. k
Bills were addited, approved and ordered paid from the Various Welfare Funds as
follows:
OLD AGE PENSION FUND: $6,071.71+
PUBLIC WELFARE FUND: 1,051.)4.6
Walter B. Mills, owner of lands including portions of Snow Bunny Subdivision, and
the area of the proposed golf course north of Colorado $2 and west of Castle Creek, appeared
and advised the Commissioners that he and other residents of that area were having a great
deal of difficulty with horsed running on the public roads, getting on his lands and on the
lands of other people in that neighborhood; had been ruining -the greens of the golf course
now under development, as well as lawns and generally causing substantial damage. Mr. Mills
requested permission of the Board to install a cattle guard at the intersection of Colorado
Highway 82 and the Cemetery Lane, and after discussion, Mr. Mills was advised that the
Commissioners would make further investigation of the matter, and give the matter further
consideration and thereafter advise him as to whether the County would consent to the
installation of such a cattle guard.
Mr. James Snyder appeared before the Commissioners requesting information pertain-
ing to the County's commencing maintenance and snow removal on Hopkins Avenue in East Aspen,
advising that Mr. Hans Cantrup had informed him that the County was agreeable to assuming
such maintenance provided the ditch now located in the street was covered, And that Mr.
Cantrup had requested Mr. Snyder's cooperation in placing boards over the ditch. Mr. Snyder
was advised that the Commissioners had not agreed to assume and undertake the maintenance
and snow removal of Hopkins Avenue in its present condition, rather that they had advised
Mr. Cantrup that as the roadway now exists it would not be possible for the County to assume
this responsibility, aid had advised him that they would confer with him about alternate plans
for maintenance and snow removal by the County, and was further advised that the Commissioners
did not consider the idea of covering the ditch with boards as being practical and did not
feel this would be a feasible solution to the problem.
It was reported that Mr. Charles V. Kettering had requested information asdto
whether the Planning and Zoning Commission and the Board of County Commissioners would agree
to remove zoning restrictions from the area near the railroad tracks west of Mill Street
adjacent to Aspen, and had further advised that if such area were removed from zoning control,
that prespective development might occur. The Commissioners concluded and advised that they
would not consbnt'to removal of zoning restrictions from this area, and that if any plan of
development was contemplated that would necessitate a change of zoning classification, that
the proper procedure would be be to petition for such zoning classification which would then Allb..'
be processed and considered.
THE FOLLOWING IS A SUMMARY OF BUDGET, LEVIES ac TAX MATTERS VOA £HE FISCAL YEAH 1960,
$itkin County, Colorado:
COUNTY GENERAL FUND
Total Expenditures 4110,407.14
Balance Jan. 1 25,555.23
Revenues other than property taxes 30,200.00
Property Tax Revenue 54,651.91
Total Revenue $110,407.14
Levy in Mills 6.10
CONTINGENT FUND
Total Expenses 12,693.06
Balance Jan. 1 - - - -
Revenues other than property taxes 150.00
Property tax revenue 12,543.06 •
Total revenues 12,693.06
Levy in Mills 1.40
ROAD a BRIDGE FUND
Total Rxnenditure. 109,547.99
Balance Jan. 1 - - - - -
Revenues other than rrorerty *ax e. E2,57^. 0 0
Property tax revenue PR,P77.99
Total revenues 1 ^9,547.99
Levy in mills e4. ^0
PUBLIC WELFARE FUND
Total expenses 30,605.05
Balance Jan. 1 6,605.05
Revenues other than property taxes 16,b32.54
Property tax revenue 7,167.46
Total revenues 30,605.05
Levy in mills .80
PUBLIC HOSPITAL FUND
Total Expenses 80,979.10
Balance Jan. 1 5,662.11
Revenues other than property taxes 30,520.34
Property tax revenue 44,796.10 I
Total revenues 80,979.10
Levy in mills 5.00
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COLORADO RIVER
Total expenses including treasurers fees
and uncollected taxes 1,791.17
Levy in Mills .20
j COU \TY PUBLIC SCHOOL FUND
Total expenses including treasurers fees
and uncollected taxes 107,511.96
Levy in Mills 12.00
Total Expense Frd Tovy in Vili. 4255, ^.90 28.50 i
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Valuation t8,959,'�z ^. ^^
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537
A more complete breakdown of Revenues and Expenses of the various County Offices and
other Spending Agencies may be found in the Filed Budget in the Office of the County Clerk
or with the Colorado Tax Commission.
Receipt of the Colorado Tax Commission of- filing of the Budget was received as follows:
STATE OF COLORADO
COLORADO TAX COMMISSION
STATE OFFICE BUILDING
DF?NVER
Mrs. Peggy E. Coble October 30, 1959
County Clerk Pitkin County
Aspen, Colorado
Dear Madam:
We acknowledge receipt of Annual Budget of Jackson County, Colorado, to the
Colorado Tax Commission for the year ending December 31, 1960.
Very Truly yours,
COLOrtADC TAJ( COMMISSION
(Note error in name of County) By Paul F. Perske
Secretary
Valuation of Property Tax was r- crivrd from the county Assessor as follows:
Aanen, Colorado
^eptembr 1, 1959
Honorable Board of County Commissioners
Pitkin County, Colorado
Aspen, Colorado
Gentlemen.
Following the Approval of the 1959 . Abstract of Assessment as prepared by the
Assessors Office,I find that the valuation of all property subject to Ad Valorem taxes
for the year 1959 to be 46,959,330.
The above figure represents an increase in valuation of 4650,300.00 over the 1 95v assessment
Respectfully submitted
Roy W. Bandy
Pitkin County Assessor
Aspen, Colorado
November 23, 1959
Hon. Board of County Commissioners
Pitkin County
Aspen, Colorado
Gentlemen:
Section 5 -7 -4, C.R.S., 1953, as amended, provides for a tax levy of twenty (20)
mills on each dollar of assessed valuation on all sheep and goats to be paid into the State
Trea.ury and nreiltai to *1,e rradatory Animal Fund. The valuation of all sheep and goats in
ritkin County for TPS9 Is 42, .^^. This figure times the 20.00 mill levy will produce
$C4'.2 ^. There is aleo nrovidrd a ' -vv of three (') mills on each dollar of assessed valuat-
ion cn sheep and goats to be known as the Vihrio Fund. This figure multiplied by 3 mills will
produce 4126.4E.
Section 92 -34 -1, C.R.S., 1953, as amended, provides a tax equal to one mill on the
assessed valuation of all metalliferous mining property. 1'he Pitkin County valuation on Mines
for 1959 is 4112,720.00, this figure multiplied by 1.00 mill produces p112.72.
Respectfully submitted,
Roy W. Bandy
County Assessor
APPLICATION OF COUNTY FOR INCREASE OF LEVY
TO THE COLORADO TAX COMMISSION:
The Board of County Commissioners of Pitkin County, hereby petition the Colorado Tax
Commission for permission to levy 28.50 Mills, producing $255,34r.90, for County purposes
for the year 1960, as shown by schedules below.
INFORMATION
Assessed valuation of County last year 48,109,030 Valuation of County this year 46,959,330
Levy last year in mills 27.40; in dollars p222,167.42 Proposed levy in mills 26.50 in dollars
y p"255,340.90
PnEVICUS YEAR CURRENT YEAR
Schedule cf Funds Mills Dollars Mills Dollars
(B) County General Fund 9.00 *72,981.27 6.10 $54,651.91
(C) Contingent Fund .60 4,865.42 1.4r 12,543.06
(D) Road a Bridge Fund 2.80 22,705.28 3.0r 26,877.99
('') Public Welfare Fund .80 6,487.22 .10 7,167.46
(n1 ru'lie Tro.nitel atiind 2.M 16,21E.r6 5.00 44,796.65
Total county 15.2r 12',257.25 16.30 146,037.07
Colorado River Fund .2^ 1,S21.E1 .20 1,791.87
County Public Sehool Fund 12.^^ 97,R'F.'S 12.rr 107,511.96
TUThLS 27.40 222,187.42 68.50 255,340.90
The increased levies are made necessary for the following reasons:
Additional levy for Hospital operating costs, furnised by the County and other needs for
County operations are increasing, but cash reserves are being used to finance other increases
The Board of County Commissioners request that the Colorado Tax Commission authori . the
levies as applied for. October 19, 1959
Peggy F. Coble, County Clerk. BOARD OF COUNTY Cub ".MISSIONr:iS,
By T. J. Sardy , Chairman
Denver, Colorado November 2, 1959
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS,
PITItIN COUNTY, ASPEN, COLORADO
The application of your Board of C ounty Commissioners for a levy of 28.50 :Hills for the
year 1960 is approved and authorii as follows:
SCHEDULE OF FUNDS LEVY IN MILLS
(B) County General Fund 6.10
(C) Contingent Fund 1.4n
(D) ±toad cc Bridge Fund 3.00
(E) Public Welfare Fund .,80
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538 .
SCHEDULE OF FUNDS LEVY IN MILLS
(H) Public Hospital Fund 5.00
(I) County Public School Fund 12.00
Miscell. Funds
Colorado river .20
TOTAL 25.50
COLORADO TAX COMMISSION
AT2:ST: Paul F. Perske Secretary By J. A. Seaman
(SEAL) Chairman
The anrli ^anon for levy and nory of tee hudget of the Colorado River Water Conservation
Board wa,'recoived and filed with the •urrortirg ^^.hedules end other budget information for
1960. The approval of the tax commission for a 1. vy of .2^ Mill is attached and made a part
of these minutes.
Approval of levies of other spending agencies weer received as follows:
Aspen .Sanitation District 5.00 Mills
Aspen Fire Protection Dist. 2.00 Bills
City of Aspen 19.rr Mills
Approval of the Colorado Tax Commission covering the above levies are attached and made
a part of these minutes.
A letter concerning the levy for the Carbondale aural Fire District was received as follows:
ROY W. BANDY
COUNTY ASSESSOR RE: CARBONDALE a RURAL FIRE
ASPEN, COLORADO PiiOTECTION DISTtRICT
Dear Sir:
Due to the increase in evaluation for 1959 over 1956, our mill levy will be reduced
from 1.20 to 1.15.
Please enter the levy for the Carbondale do rural Fire Protection District for this
year at 1.15 mills.
Sincerely yours,
M. J. nubald, Attorney at Law
Secretary Treasurer of Carbondale a
aural Fire Protection District.
NOTICE AS 'T0 PROPOSED BUDGET
Notice is hereby given that a proposed budget has been submitted to THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONG'RS OF PITKTN ^OTT ^'rrY, ^ntORADO for the ensuing fiscal year 1960.
That a nory of sunk nrono' budge} hag been riled in the office of the County Clerk &
Recorder where t'r same is open for Fuh''in Tnerrn o on.
That such proposed budget wi1,l be ncnsid'red at a ^ren,ial Meeting of the Board of County
Commissioners to be held at the Court House in Aspen, Colorado on October 12, 1959 at the #o r
of 1:00 P.M.
Any taxpayer within such j9itkin County may at any time prior to the final adontion of th r
Budget may file or register his objections thereto.
ATTEST: Peggy E. Coble THE BOARD vF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
County Clerk PITr.IN CUu..TY, COLORADO
Published in the Aspen Times Oct. 1, 1959 BY T. J. Sardy Chairman 41c,
Certificate of levies for the various School Districts was received from the County
Superintendent as follows:
COUNTY SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS
ASPEN, COLORADO
County Commissioners
Pitkin County
I am certifying to you the valuations of the various school districts of Pitkin County at
given to me by the county assessor, revenues needed as certified to me by the district boards
along with levies necessary for same.
DISTrICT VALUATION SPECIAL CAP. nESERVE BOND AND
NUMBER LEVY LEVY INTEREST LEV
hoaring Fork Dist. No. 1 tip 2,247,270.00 11.56 1.00
(Includes old Dists. Jt.
1 and Jt. 12) (Jt. 12 4901,E70
Jt. 1 $1,345,400
1
Roaring Fork Di.t. ^To. 1
(Includes all old C .U.H." " 9 ^1,E7 ^. ^^
4.35
Dist. Jt. 12 part)
No. 1 Re Aspen $6,712,060 10.05 1.00 5.6?
Lettie Lee Brand
1ov. 16, 19
STATE OF COLORADO, )
COUNTY OF PITsIN )ss.
Wm C. Stapleton being first duly sworn, on oath, deposes and says: That he is the j
Budget Officer duly appointed of Pitkin County, Colorado; That said local government did, on
the 1st day of November, A.D. 1959, file with the proper authorities its budget for the
period from Jan. 1, 1960 to Dec. 31, 1960 in due manner and form, as requested by law.
Wm C. Stapleton
Budget Officer
Subscribed and sworn to before me this 1st day of November, A.D. 1959.
(SEAL) Peggy E. Coble
County Clerk.
The following appropriation resolution was adopted:
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, This Board of County Commissioners have adopted a budget for Pitkin County, Colo-
rado for the fiscal year 1960, which budget is in writing and on file in the office of the
Clerk & Recorder of T'itkin Coup '-v, ^olorarao;
AND WH7TrA ^, ry law 1 ie remained thal en errronria *ion resolution be passed and adopted
by this govern'rr body for the floss, ,year 1 96^ for P1tkle C ounty, Colorado, to make the
aforesaid budget effective fcr the objects and purpose, therein snenified;
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NOW, 1'HFREFORE, 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 from the several funds herein shown, for the objects and purposes set forth in the
1960 budget for the support of said County for and during the fiscal year beginning January
1, 1960 and ending December 31, 1960, for expenditures by the several offices, departments,
,1 boards, commissions and other spending agencies of said County having jurisdiction to make
I such expenditures, to -wit=
ORDINARY FUND
J Total Ordinary Expenses X104,244.00
Treasurers Commissions 4,700.00
Estimated Uncollected Taxes 1,463.14
Total 4110,407.14 .
CONTINGENT FUND
Total Contingent Expenses 11,600.00
Treasurers Commissions 650.00
Estimated Uncollected Taxes 443.06
Total 12,693.06
ROAD a BRIDGE FOND
Total Road a Bridge Expenses 4106,500.00
Treasurers Commissions 1,800.00
Estimated Uncollected Taxes 1,247.99
rUur T^ !t'T.FARr '^rn)
Total 61 ^9,547.99
Total Public Wrlfare -xnenern t 29,6 ^ ^.r0
Treasurers Commissions 5 ^^.^n
Estimated Uncollected Taxes 4 ^5. ^5
Total 4 3^,6 ^5.05
HOSPITAL FUND 1
Total Hospital 4 78,479.00
Treasurers Commissions - - - - -
Estimated Uncollected Taxes 2,500.10
Total $80,979.10
COLORADO RIVER CONSERVATION DISTRICT
Total Expenses including Treasurers
Fees and Uncollected Taxes $ 1,791.87
COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOL FUND
Total Expenses including Treasurers
Fees and Uncollected Taxes $107,511.96
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
1960, are hereby appropriated in the amounts according to the funds specified in said
Budget for the purposes of meeting the expenditures in this resolution authorized.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, The Board of County Commissioners of the County of Pitkin, State of
Colorado, have caused their names to be hereunto subscribed by their Chairman duly authori'e•
on this lbth day of November, A.D. 1959, duly attested by their Clerk under her hand and
seal of said County.
THE BOARD OF COOiv'TY COMMISS1GNERS OF THE
IOUNTY OF PITKIN, STATE OF COLORADO
rimer": r": Pry re n8}.l a - -
^onnty ^lerk and 77 x- 0_ffteio ^lerk Ry T. J. Sardy
of the Board of County Commi „ioners. Chairman
C&sn. Gerbaz reported that he had been contacted by Stanley Natal concerning a Quit
Jlaim Deed - Vacation resolution as to portions of a vacated county road right -of -way
hrough Mr. Natalts property, and upon reviewing theminutes it was concluded and determined
hat since Mr. Natal had conveyed to the County a right -of -way for the relocated road
-xtending up Woody Creek constructed by the United States Forest Service, under agreement
hereby the unused portions of the former right -of -way would be vacated and reconveyed to him
that a proper description and Deed should be prepared, and the Chairman was authorized and I
irected to act as Comm'ssioner to convey for the County, and to convey such vacated and
mused portions of the former County right -of -way as were no longer needed, within the
.oundaries of Mr, Natal's land to him.
The County Attorney reported that the latest revision of the Operating Contract
ith the Mennonite Board of Missions and Charities had been approved by that Board, and had
:lso been adopted by the Pitkin County Hospital Board, whereupon on motion duly made sedond-
k d and unanimously adopted, the Chairman and Clerk were authorized and directed to execute
he contract on behalf of the County Commissioners.
Mr, Roy Vroom appeared requesting information from the Commissioners as to how long
the gravel crusng and related operations might be expected to continue on the Henry Stein i
Hand westerly of the cemeteryland road. Mr. Vroom was advised that at the present time I
t was impossible to determine how long this operation would continue, since it was essential
b the County's road improvement program in that vicinity and extent of that program is
.resently undetermined.
Liquor License application for a package liquor store license submitted by
P.R. � White of Redstone was considered and upon recommendation of the County Attorney, the
: pplication was returned for amendment on account of references is in such application to
I
xistence of a 3.2 Beer License being used and the County Attorney advised he would check
ith Mr. White and also the State Liquor License Department concerning the use of two
1
licenses.
Consideration was given to the setting of a date for hearing/ on Zoning changes
d it was concluded that this matter should be deferred until a later meeting, looking to a
earing after the first of January 1960.
A request by the Pitdn County Zoning Commission that the Commissioners consider
the adoption as a part of their zoning regulations of a building code the same or similar
to that adopted by the City of Aspen was considered, and the Clerk was requested to procure
. opies of such building code for consideration b- the Commissioners and the County Attorney.
Representatives of the Addressograph Company appeared before the Commissioners and
- xplained the value of the addressograph system and were advised that the Commissioners were
of presently in a position to consider the purchase of such equipment, but were interested
the savings in time and expense that would probably result from the use of such equipment,
particularly in the assessors office and treasurer's office, and it was suggested that these
representatives appear before the Commissioners at a later date.
Clinton B. Stewart appeared on behalf of Nino Hirsig regarding outstanding tax Sal.
ertificates on the East 25 ' of Lot Q Block 32 East Aspen and after investigation the
following resolution was adopted:
F ESOL M
WHEE2EAS;, Herman F; and.Elsy B Hirsig have.acghir°ed record title through various
conveyances to The east 25 feet of Lot Q, in Block 32, East Aspen Addition,
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540
and they or their predecessors in title have erected valuable improvements thereon and paid
taxes for many years thereon based upon Pitkin County Treasurer's Deed recorded in Book 173
at Page 42 based upon Tax Sale Certificates assigned by this Board to former owners for a
valuable consideration, and it was the intention of this Board to transfer all certificates
for taxes upon said lots at the time of former assignments thereof, but it has been discover
ed that many certificates are still held by the County creating a cloud upon the record titl
to said property,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Co my Commissioners of Pitkin
County, Colorado, that the Pitkin County Treasurer, in consideration of the sum of $1.00 for
each certificate to be paid at or before assignment, is hereby directed to assign to
Herman F. Hirsig and Elsy B. Hirsig all of the following described tax sale certificates
held by Pitkin County, to -wit:
CERTIFICATE INTO. YEAR OF SALE
1953 1903
1962 1904
1899 1905
1645 1906
1682 1907
ktzaamxklummaa 1716 1908
Liquor License applications for the year 1960 for the Buttermilk Mountain, High-
lands, Copper Kettle, and Redstone Lodge operations were presented, found to be in oVder,
and approved as renewals by the Board
There being no further business the Board adjourned to meet December 7, 1959 at
10 :00 AM.
Attest: �, , Approved: AIM/
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/ "✓ erk ' airman
December 7, 1959
The Board of County Commissioners of Pitkin County Colorado, met at 10 :00 AM,
December 7, 1959, with the following members present: Chairman, T. J. Sardy; Covniissioner
Samuel Howell; Commissioner Gerbaz was excused by reason of illness; County Clerk, Peggy E.
Coble, County Attorney Robert Delaney.
ieports'or the "Clerk "of'the County Court, Clerk of the District Court, County Cler ,
County Treasurer, Sheriff and Service Officer were examined, approved and ordered paid from
various funds as follows:
ORDINARY FUND: f 74 y3.
ROAD & BRIDGE FUND: F1SY.G c
HOSPITAL FUND: 5779,63
HOSPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND:
COUNTY CLERK'S CLEARING FUND: 96 <°
Pursuant to advertisement appearing in the Aspen Times in its issue of November 5
and November 12, 1959, there was offered for sale at Public Auction at the Front Door of the
Court House a tract of land belonging to the County, under tax Deed, said tract being de-
scribed as follows:
A tract of land in the SE4 of the NW* of Section 18, Tp. 10 S., R. 84 W. of the
6th P.M., more fully described as follows: Beginning at a point at the intersection of the
Aspen Townsite Line and the west line of Lot A Block 41, East Aspen Addition, whence the
Northwest Corner of said Lot A bears N. 14 ° 50 1 49 ° E. 18.08 feet and Corner No. 7 of the East
Aspen Addition bears N. 28 °28' E. 7.07 feet; thence S. 14 W. 81.92 feet along the
West line of said Lot A; thence N. 75 ° 09 1 11" W. 19.85 feet to the intersection with the
Aspen Townsite Boundary to the point of beginning, containing 813.05 square feet.
At such auction, the property was offered to the highest bidder for cash and there
upon Elizabeth S. McConaty bid the sum of $35.00 plus recording and advertising costs, which
bid being the best and highest bid for cash was declared accepted and thereafter the Board
of County Commissioners by unanimous vote passed the following resolution:
RESOLVED THAT, that certain tract of land as heretofore advertised containing
813.05 square feet(said tract being described above) be sold to Elizabeth S. McConaty and th t
T. J. Sardy as Chairman is herebr appointed as Commissioner to convey and shall execute and
deliver appropriate Deed from the County upon receipt said anount of $35.00 plus costs of
advertising and recording.
Thereafter upon request by Clinton B. Stewart, Attorney, the following resolutions
were unanimously adopted:
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS Donald T. Randall and Harry Robert Murri have acquired record title
through various conveyances to
Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6, in Block 8, Riverside Addition, adjacent
to the City and Townsite of Aspen, Pitkin County, Colorado;
and they or their predecessors in title have erected valuable improvements there-
on and paid taxes for many years thereon based upon Pitkin County Treasurer's Deed recorded
in Book 161 at Page 248 based upon Tax Sale Certificates assigned by this Board to Former
owners for a valuable consideration, and it was the intention of this Board to transfer all
certificates for taxes upon said lots at the time of former assignments thereof, but it has
been discovered that many certificates arestill held by the County creating a cloud upon -
the record title to said property.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of Pitkin
County, Colorado, that the Pitkin County Treasurer, in consideration of the sum of $1.00
for each certificate to be paid at or before assignment, is hereby directed to assign to
Donald T. Randall and Harry Robert Murri all of the following described tax sale certificates
held by Pitkin County, to -wit:
CERTIFICATE NOj, YEAR OF SALE
222 1913 '
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Made H. Soderatrom, Bernard E. Grossman, Wilma F. Grossman, Leonard W.
Levisohn and Edith Levisohn, have acquired record title through various conveyances to
Lots L & M, in Block 33, East Aspen Addition to the City and
Townsite of Aspen
and they or their predecessors in title have erected valuable improvements thereon and paid
taxes for many years thereon based upon Pitkin County Treasurer's Deeds recorded in Book
173 at Pages 342 and 343, based upon Tax Sale Certificates assigned by this Board to
former owners for a valuable consideration, and it was the intention of the Board to trans-
fer all certificates for taxes upon said lots at the time of former assignments thereof, bug
it has been discovered that many certificates are still held by the County creating a cloud
' upon the record title to said property. 1
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of Fpi 1kci
I County, Colorado, that the Pitkin County Treasurer, in consideration o tee sum of pl.uu fo
each Certificate to be paid at or before assignment, is hereby directed to assign to
I
541
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Le Visohn s a dd ii o r th g folpiowding.desc Grossman, tax in ocounty Edith
to -wit:
CERTIFICATE NO. YEAR OF SALE
802 1893
«•. 803 1893
2162(Taxes of 189I.) 1898
1179 1896
..,%
353 4 1899
1899
Mr. D.R.C. Brown appeared on behalf of Lone Pine Mining Company requesting
information as to whether the County wou/d offer for sale the Jennie V., Emolite and Sunset
Lode Claims, U.S.M.S. 5310, upon which the County received Treasurer's Deed dated July 19,
1949. After investigation, Mr. Brown was advised that the County would not at this time
offer such property for sale, in that investigation disclosed that most of the same was at
the time of issuance of said Deed located upon unpatented land belonging to the Unites State
Government which has subsequently been patented under Townsite Entry to the City of Aspen
as trustee for the benefit of the occupants thereof. It was further directed by the
Commissioners that the latter be referred to the County Assessor with the request that he ha
his plat book brought up to date as it relates to said mining claims, and that if it appeare.
from such investigation and platting that any part of said cliams was not on the tax rolls
and was not included within the East Aspen Townsite, that he report that fact to the
Commissioners at his earliest convenience.
It was reported that check had been received from the State Treasurer in the sum
of 310,277.01 reflecting Forestry Moneys from the United States thereupon the following
resolution was upon motion duly made and seconded and unanimously adopted:
RESOLVED that draft from the State Treasurer in the sum of $10,277.01 reflecting
Forestry Moneys shall be and the same is hereby ordered approptioned 5% to Schoolsadd
95% to the County Road and Bridge Fund, and the Treasurer shall be notified of this
Resolution.
Mr. Henry Stein appeared on behalf of the Aspen Chamber of Commerce to protest
taxes levied against the structure used and occupied by the Chamber to conduct its business
for the year 1958 payable in 1959 in the sum of $95.95 being described as improvements on
Lot K, Block 87, Aspen, Colorado. Thereupon the County Attorney advised that in his opinion
the assessment was erroneous in that the structure is used entirely for charitable purposes
in the conduct of the Chamber of Couunerce business, within the meaning of the law, and
accordingly the petition for abatement would be in order, and it was suggested that the
Chamber present such a petition to the Assessor, to be processed and placeu before the
Commissioners at their next meeting.
It was reported that the term of Mrs. Dorothy K. Shaw as a Trustee on the Pitkin
County Library Board would terminate by expiration on December 31, 1959, and the Board
recommended that she be reappointed for an additional five year term. On motion duly made,
seconded, and unanimously adopted, Mrs. Dorothy K. Shaw was thereupon appointed as a member
.. of the Board of Trustees of Pitkin County Library for a term of five years to commence on
January 1, 1960.
It was reported that the term of office of Orest A. Gerbaz on the Board of Directors
of the Colorado River Water Conservation District would expire as of January 19, 1960 and
upon motion duly made, seconded and unanimously adopted (Commissioner Gerbaz being absent,
and abstaining from voting) Mr. Orest A. Gerba was appointed to serve ad additional term
of three years commencing January 19, 1960 on the Board of Directors of the Colorado River
Water Conservation District and was commended by the other Commissioners for his long and
faithful service on that Board.
There being no further business the Board adjourned to meet December 18, 1959 at
10:00 AM. /�}
Attest� Approved:
Chai fan
December 18, 1959 1JJJJ
The Board of County Commissioners of Pitkin County, Colorado, met at 10:00 AM,
December 18, 1959, with the following members resent: Chairman, T. H. Sardy; Commissioner
Samuel Howell; Commissioner Gerbaz being absent because of illness and his absence being
excused; Robert Delaney, County Attorney; Peggy E. Coble, Clerk.
Rik Bills were audited, approved and ordered paid from the Various Welfare Funds as I
follows:
OLD AGE PENSION FUND: 44 °
PUBLIC WELFARE FUND: /2/i. Y9
The Commissioners discussed the matter of ADC payments and the policy of the State
in allowing such payments without making sufficient effort to compel the parents and persons
having the obligation to provide support for children to live un to their obligations, and
recommended to theCounty Director of Welfare that additional efforts be made to determine
ways and means of compeling parents to provide support for their children.
It was reported that through inadvertence the minutes of Commissioners procedings
failed to reflect the appointment of Eugene Mason as Justice of the Peace. It was determine'
that Eugene Mason had been duly and regularly appointed by the Board of County Commissioners
as Justice of the Peace on June 18, 1959; that pursuant to such appointment he had obtained
proper Bond, filed his oath, and that the Bond was recorded in Book 188, Page 208, Pitkin
County Clerk's office and that he has been duly and regularly acting as Justice of the Peace
since that date. Thereupon motion duly made, and seconded, and unanimously adopted, it was
directed that the minutes of the meeting of the Board of County Commissioners of Pitkin 1
County June 18, 1959 becorrected to show that Eugene Mason was appointed as Justice of th
e^ Peace recinct No. 1, to serve until the next general election or until his successor was
elect d and qualified.
John Doremus, as one of the directors of Music Associates of Aspen, appeared
before the Commissioners inquiring whether the Corruuiss oners would consider making
arrangements with that Association whereby a part of the County land known as the Hoag 1
Entry would be made airailable on a long term basis to the Music Associates for their purpose.. ,
After discussion it was suggested that Mr. Doremus and others connected with Music Associate:
make a detailed inspection of the land and advise the Commissioners as to what they might
desire to do and how much of the land would be required, and where it would be located.
The action of the Chairman in approving the application of the Redstone Liquor
Store submitted by 0. R. and Nelle White was ratified and confirmed based upon prior action
taken by the Commissioners with the requirement that an amended form be submitted.
The application for a package liquor store license for the Town and Country Store
at Redstone was approved as a renewal.
Application for tax refund by Red Onion, Inc., was submitted and considered by
the Commissioners and upon investigation was determined applicants accountants had erroneous.y
extended inventory of wine on hand by assuming that the unit numbers on such inventory was
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related to cases whereas in fact they related to bottles, and submitting such extended
inventory to the assessor. After investigation and discussion, and upon motion duly made and
seconded, and unanimously adopted, the refund of $195.12 was approved, and recommended for
approval to the Tax Commission on the basis that the tax as collected on such liquor invento
gas $294.52, whereas it should have been 09.40, stitch approval being conditioned on the
approval in writing by the County Assessor of such refund, it being represented that the ^,
Assessor had approved verbally the refund, but not in writing.
The County Attorney was directed to confer with Trafton Bean, Planning Consultant
regarding a date for public hearing on Zoning changes, and thereafter to cause publication to
be made of Notice of Public Hearing concerning such changes, as heretofore discusssed and
arproved by the Commissioners, such meeting to be held in the District Court Room, Court House,
Aspen at 7 :30 o'clock PM on January 24, 1 ?60, or if that date is not convenient or accept &bie
then on February 2, 1960
There being no further business the board adjourned to meet December 31., 1959
to allow salarie /. per/ / �/
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December 31, 1959
1 The Board of County Commissioners of Pitkin County Colorado met at 9:00 AM, Dec.
t,1, 1959, with the following members present: T. 3. Sardy, Chairman; Commiss5oner$ Samuel
.owell; Commissioner rerbaz being absent due to illness; Peggy E. Coble, Clerk.
Salaried for the month of December were approved and paid and the amount will be set
forth in the minutes of the meeting of January 4, 1960.
There being no further business the Board adjourned to meet January 4, 1960 at 10 :O0
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The Board of Col .nty Commissioner's of Pitkin County, Colorado, met at 10:00 AM
January 4, 1960, with the following memebers present: Chairman T. J. Sardy; Commissioner
Samuel Howell; and in the afternoon Mr. Crest Gerbaz; Robert Delaney, County Attorney; Peggy
3. Coble, Clerk.
Minutes of the meetings of November 16, 1959; December 7, 1959; December 18, 1959
- eere read and approved.
Reports of the Clerk of the County Court, Clerk of this District Court, County Clerk,
;ounty Treasurer, Sheriff and Service officer were examined, approved and ordered paid from
Carious funds as follows.
ORDINARY FUND : / 79391 s
I, ROAD & BRIDGE FJJND: /o/V6.8P
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HOSPITAL FUND: 0 / v v44.t1 99
HOSPITAL IMPROVEMT FUND :'
EN dd /<: Yf 0146
COUNTY CLERK'S CLEARING FUND; 9s/
HOSPITAL I °PFD VEMENT FUND:
Lloyd Sp}ckman, Pitkin County WelfareDirector, was authorized to attend a Welfare
,tondention_in Denver on January 7 and County 1960.
Commissioner Howell called attention to the fact that the legal advertisement in
he Aspen Times for Delinquent Tax Sale Property appeared to be unnecessarily long for the
eason that in many instances there was sufficient room on one line for the name of owner
nd description of property, whereas two lines were used and that generally the advertisement
as not consolidated as much as it could reasonably be. It was directed that the County
reasurer and the /Aspen Times be contacted and requested in the future to consolidate as far
s possible with clatity the advertisment for Delinquent Tax Sale Property.
A plat& was submitted for consideration of the Commissioners of "The Little Texas
ub- Division" by C. Pate of Paduccah, Texas, and was referred to the County Attorney, who
.eported that the Plat was deficient in several particulars,and was requested to advise Mr.
Pate to that affect, and further to advise him as to4articulars in which the plat should be
ammedded or changed to meet County requirements.
4 The County Attorney reported that pursuant to direction of the Commissioners notice
I ad been published for Public Hearing concerning Zoning changes requested and proposed to be
old at 7:30 PM in the District Court Room on February 2, 1960, which action was thereupon
atified and approved bytthe Commissioners.
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Mrs. Pat Maddalone appeared and presented voucher of the Mennonite Board of Mission.
d Charities for the sum of $5,000.00 to cover initial operating fund pursuant to Operating
Oontract entered with that Board and it was thereupon reported that while moneys to cover
this amount were budgeted for the year 1960, tax receipts had not yet come in in sufficient
amount to cover such expenditure and that the carry over balance in the Hospital Budget was
insufficient to meet such requirement. It was further reported that there were adequate
0i over funds in other sub funds of the General Fund that would not be required until tax
receipts came into all of such funds to permit temporary transferal and appropriation into
the Hospital Fund to cover said 15,000.00. There upon on motion duly made, seconded, the
following Resolution was unanimously adopted:
RES ^LUTION
RESOLVED that Pitkin County Treasurer is hereby authorized and directed to make
j!temporaby transfer of unused balances in sub funds of the General Fund into the Pitkin County l
Operating Fund inthe sum of $5,000.00, which amount shall be transferred back to the Funds
I from which it was derived upon receipt of tax moneys sufficient to repay the same.
The Commissioners thereafter discussed the policy of the County with respedttbo
employment by kkim Elected Office ':solders of temporary help and thereupon mn motion duly made,
seconded and unanimously adopted the following Resolution was adopted:
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RESOLVED that the Board of County Commissioners of Pitkin County, Colorado, do herepy
declare that it is and it shall be their policy to carefully exercise their discretion as to
the necessity of hiring additional employees in the several County Offices with respect to
County moneys for salaries of such employees, and that the Clerk is hereby directed to
hotifyeach of the elected County Officers that the Commissioners will not approve vouchers
and will not sign warrants as Compensation for temporary employees unless at or prior to
,hiring such employees they have approved the rate of compensation, period of employment, or
i if that has not been done, then unless or until the Commissioners are satisfied that such
additional help is necessary in order to carry on the duties of the office, and are likewise
(satisfied as to the reasonablness of the rate of pay prescribed and that all elected
Officials are requested to confer with the Commissioners in each instance where additional
jhelp is requested. 4
The Commissioners discussed the proposal for the formati -, n of a Water Conservancy
District to include the Counties of Eagle, Pitkin, Garfield and part of Mesa al= as has been
suggested by representatives of the Colorado River Water Conservation District and thereupon
on potion dul made seconded and unanimously adopted declared that it was the policy of this