Oil and Gas Regulations Adopted

On Tuesday, November 10, the Board of Trustees adopted new oil and gas regulations as permitted by the expanded regulatory authority allowed under Senate Bill 19-181, passed in April this year. The rules, in the Town’s Unified Development Code’s Chapter 12, now require a 2,000-foot setback from homes, parks, and businesses; and O&G operations may only occur in areas zoned Heavy Industrial. The regulations also require strict air, sound, and odor quality and monitoring. Mayor Jennifer Carroll notes that “the adoption of new, prudent oil and gas regulations is a win for Erie residents and enables our community to clearly see our expectations. This landmark step is the most meaningful change Erie has ever taken to protect the residents from the negative impacts that oil and gas operations create when operated near homes, businesses, and outdoor recreation areas.” Regulations are frequently reviewed and updated. For more, visit the Oil and Gas Regulations webpage.

Visiting Town Hall

As a result of the recent spike in COVID infections, and to ensure safety of residents and staff, beginning today, November 16, Town Hall strongly encourages visitors to make appointments for services. Visitors may check the directory on www.erieco.gov or view the phone numbers posted outside the building to gain access. Call 303-926-2700 or email contactus@erieco.gov for assistance. View the news release.

CO 52 PEL Study

The Colorado Department of Transportation held virtual public engagement meetings in August and September as a Planning and Environmental Linkage Study of CO 52. The input gathered from corridor neighbors and users was captured into themes for a variety of roadway improvements. View CDOT’s overview of the engagement results. 

Law Enforcement Records Personnel Week

The Board of Trustees declared the week of November 9-13, Law Enforcement Records Personnel Week.  These Town staff are honored for, as Mayor Carroll said, “rendering a dedicated service to their communities and, in doing so, have established for themselves an enviable and enduring reputation for exhibiting professionalism, efficiency, and compassion during the performance of their essential duties in the past year.” View the entire proclamation.

Cycling in Boulder County Discussion

Boulder County Community Planning & Permitting invites cyclists of all ages and abilities who reside in the eastern portions of the county to attend a virtual discussion about the future of bicycle infrastructure in the area. Registration is required. Brief presentations on the RTD Rail Trail Plan, Transportation Master Plan and Vision Zero, and East County Line Road Master Plan will begin at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, November 18. For more information, call 303-441-4520 or email.

Business Owners Survey

The Economic Development Department has been working closely to coordinate resources for Erie businesses. To improve upon these services and adapt future strategies, the department relies heavily on input from you! Please take a short, confidential survey by December 30.

Business Wins Air Force Gold Medal Award

Elementum 3D, a developer, and supplier of groundbreaking metal additive manufacturing materials, earned the first-place Gold Medal Award at the inaugural U.S. Air Force Advanced Manufacturing Olympics. Based in Erie, the company won the event’s ‘Material Hurdles Technical Challenge’ with a high-strength alloy, beating eight other finalists! View the news release.

Sponsorship Opportunity at Disc Golf

The Parks & Recreation Department invites local businesses to consider sponsoring the Coal Creek Disc Golf Course. Companies interested in advertising at this amenity are invited to view the Coal Creek Disc Golf Sponsorship page.

Thanksgiving Safety

The kitchen is the heart of the home, especially at Thanksgiving. Mountain View Fire Rescue also wants you to know that Thanksgiving is the leading day of the year for home fires involving cooking equipment. A few simple tips include making sure smoke alarms are in working order, someone is home while a turkey is cooking, and make sure kids stay away from hot food and liquids. For more tips, visit the National Fire Protection Association’s webpage. And also, keep in mind the potential for COVID to spread from a large gathering and minimize the chances of that by following all social distancing, masking, hand washing and isolation (if sick don’t go) recommendations; don’t let a Thanksgiving at Grama’s be followed by a Christmas in the ICU. 

Coyotes

As days shorten and weather gets colder, coyote activity increases. The animal management team offers these tips:

• Monitor your pets outdoors, especially cats and smaller dogs, as coyotes may view them as a food source or perceive them as a threat to their territory.
• Accompany your pet outside as coyotes are typically wary of humans.
• If you see a coyote, make a lot of noise and haze it until it leaves.

For more information, including who to contact if you have a coyote concern, visit the Coyote webpage.