Town Administrator July 7, 2020

Police Directives Community Task Force
The Board of Trustees have established the Community Task Force as a result of the June 11, 2020 'Community Conversations - George Floyd's Death and a Call to Action'. The Community Task Force will have a unique opportunity to provide valuable input in reviewing the Police Department's directives and procedures.

Applications are accepted until July 10, 2020. Members must be an Erie resident, 18 years of age, and be willing to attend meetings as established by the Community Task Force. The initial meeting is set for Wednesday, July 29 at 7 p.m. at the Erie Police Department (1000 Telleen Avenue). For more, and to apply visit the volunteer posting.

Facial Cover Order Extended
A new study provides evidence indicating using facial coverings in public is associated with lower COVID-19 infection rates. The study also suggests facial covering mandates have possibly averted hundreds of thousands of COVID-19 cases. Locally, Boulder County has mandated, with specified exceptions, wearing facial coverings whenever outside and not maintaining social distance of at least 6 feet from any non-household members. Weld County has not adopted a facial covering order, although Weld County does recommend wearing one when, “…around other people where physical distancing isn’t as easy”. Weld County’s current COIVID-19 case rate of 916/100,000 population is more than twice Boulder County’s current rate of 443.

Boulder County adopted its initial Facial Covering Order on May 2. On May 4, Mayor Jennifer Carroll extended the Boulder County Order to all parts of Erie. On May 26, the Board of Trustees ratified the Mayor’s Order. Because its earlier Order was set to expire, Boulder County extended its Facial Covering Order until it is rescinded. On July 1, and to continue the policy of consistent application of the Boulder County Order throughout all of Erie, as the Town’s Emergency Manager, Town Administrator Malcolm Fleming signed an Order extending the Boulder County Order to all of Erie. On May 14, the Board of Trustees will consider ratifying the Town Administrator’s Order.

Oil and Gas Moratorium

On June 23, 2020, the Board of Trustees extended until December 28, 2020 the temporary moratorium on the acceptance, processing and approval of any new applications under the Unified Development Code related to oil and gas exploration, extraction and related operations. This will give the Town additional time to adopt updated regulations as authorized under Senate Bill 19-181. The previous order would have expired on July 28, 2020. For more information about the UDC amendments visit the Oil and Gas UDC webpage.

Board Committees

In addition to adopting ordinances and resolutions, and providing policy direction as civic volunteers, the Board of Trustees also serve as liaisons to more than 25 committees working to shape our community. From transportation alliances, to environmental conservation and consortiums of cities, to legislative committees, the Board of Trustees are effectively representing the Town of Erie. To learn more about their service visit the Board of Trustees webpage.

Please Don't Wish-cycle!

What is ‘wish-cycling’? Wish-cycling is the practice of tossing questionable items in the bins at the Erie Recycling Center; hoping, dreaming, and wishing they can be recycled. The Town’s Sustainability Board cautions that the harm of wish-cycling could cause an entire load of good, single-stream recycling, to become contaminated trash – making its way to the landfill instead of being recycled. Visit the Recycling Center webpage for a list of acceptable items, hours of operation, COVID-19 protocols and resources here.

Police Popsicle Parade

Save the date! This year, Tuesday, August 4, the Police will be celebrating National Night Out – social distance style – in a Police Popsicle Parade. Traditionally, neighbors throughout Erie join thousands of communities nationwide during cookouts with games and activities to strengthen neighborhood spirit and police and community partnerships. Coming soon - parade routes, fun activities, and details will be posted here.

National Parks & Recreation Month

In celebration of Parks & Recreation Month, staff will be hosting the fourth annual Medallion Hunt. The first clue will be posted Monday July 13 at 10:00 a.m. on the Erie Parks & Recreation Facebook and Instagram pages. Participants who find the medallion will win a gift basket with fun summer items the whole family can enjoy. Watch the video of Camp Erie attendees proclaiming July as National Parks and Recreation Month here.