Many congrats to you Wendy for your service both at the county and at the city. You have been a trooper and a huge balancing place in the county and city in all of your years. While we didn't always agree on issues and many times did, your leadership has been of hero nature. Your balanced and thoughtful judgment will always be appreciated, best of luck in retirement, I don't know if there is repreive for us work-aholics, I hope you find yours. Keep your phone number as private as you want to, as we will all want to randomly question what you know about a certain thing. Doug Monger Routt County Commissioner
The van "in question" was owned and operated by the Stahoviak's, the County Commissioners get no more nor no less privelege or benefits than what are made to the regular workforce of the county. If it is to you Mr. Wonderful Scott Selby that you think the Commissioners should have sought restitution from Mr. Stahoviak and ultimately force them into Bankrupcy, I offer the following, we would not have done such to any of our regular workforce, nor would we have done such to a public servant who has offered 18 years of public service to the benefit of Routt County. The Commissioners will continue to do all of the things that we believe are in the best interest of the majority of our citizens, and you can rest assured that we are going to go to bat for our workforce- all of them. Doug Monger County Commissioner
Just so everyone knows, the county budget gets only a small share of the lease proceeds. The lease has to be distributed to all of the taxing districts that have a mill levy on the property(majority goes to the school district). The last lease that the County let, the Hayden school district got approximately $160,000, the amount that the school district was going to be short for the upcoming school year in their budget. For all following the lease activity in Moffat County these leases amount to major money for struggling governmental budgets. It should also be noted that the adjoining properties are already leased out, and that to drill and excercise the lease, the project proponents have to go through a stringent Special Use Permit process to mitigate issues. Doug Monger Routt County Commissioner
Scott, all three of the BCC districts presently (since at least 1990)include portions of the City of SS. District #3 is entirely in the city, District #2 includes areas in North and West SS, and District #1 includes areas in East and South SS. Doug Monger Routt County Commissioner
YV Boy, don't be so thankful yet, the proposal is to have a tax among the taxing district. As the articles have elaborated the proposal and the current district is similar to the Steamboat Rural Fire Protection District. So if you are covered by the fire district, you will be covered by an increased tax.
Chickadee, Chickadee, A few relevant points for you, even though I'm sure that you are not interested in relevant points. 1) the cost could run from $600k to $1m is a broad guess, the county will be having bills coming in for the next month and will be reconciling the total costs for months to come . 2) None of the claim would have been covered by insurance, maybe that is what you bank on, but this was a breach of contract claim that would have come directly out of airport and county reserves, more specifically taxpayer money. As far as I know there is no insurance for a breach of contract claim. The county was protecting citizen interests as well as protecting the integrity of contract law. The contract was some 160+ pages. 3) As to use of outside attorneys, the county attorneys practice government law, they do not specialize in contract law nor do they specialize in trial law. The county went out and obtained attorneys that they felt could best represent the interests of the Routt County Citizens for this specific case. As a citizen I felt very well represented. One should not count on a building framer to do finish carpentry even though they both swing a hammer. 4) I guess the county could have just caved in on the case, even though the county felt it did what the prudent person would have done. I guess you suggest that we just cave and pay the $1.1million in breach of contract and damage claims even though the jury said they were not warranted. 5) Regarding the three attorneys, one works specifically on human service issues and the protection of our most valued constituents (at risk youth). The other two work diligently on protecting the interests of Routt County citizens. In my estimation, they annually double their salaries with savings on preventive measures and helping in legally sound contracts and the rest, as evidenced by the Connell Contract. By the way they do not have 3:00 cake.
I sat through two days of the trial, and I was very proud both as a County Commissioner as well as a taxpayer on how Routt County was legally represented in this case noting that the trial was just the summation of years of preparatory work. I also want to commend the system, I believe it still works, even though the costs of the system have run amuck, it basically has made the whole game a rich man's game.
We all need to remember that in this type of case, NOBODY WINS, and as the county we will try to move forward just as Connell will. We continue to live in a small community and everyone in this community will have to work digently to move collectively forward.
Extremely disappointing, but absolutely not surprising. Since the PUC colluded with the Democratic majority in both houses, Gas intervenors, the environmentalists, and the Governor's office, this deal was sealed when HB 10-1365 entered the legislative arena, hence the short time frame from introduction to signing. Not to mention that the Chairman of the PUC and another member of the PUC should have been disqualified from the proceeding by prejudging the docket(motion filed, backed up by FOIA records obtained), not to mention, that the cleaned up coal option met ALL of the clean air standards, including any "reasonable foreseable" regulations that might come down the road, and was also the hands down cheapest option for the ratepayers, (PUC's job is to represent the rate payers), not to mention, that this was to clean up the front range-Colorado air quality, when the air quality issue is us all driving our gas guzzlers. Almost humerous that Chairman Binz indicated that he advocated monies be set aside to re-train and re-mobolize unemployed coal miners. Where, and to do what, do we think there are jobs that we can retrain this speciality work force into a labor market that doesn't exist. Maybe we can retrain them in the renewable energy business, think about it NOT!!! I was surprised that Chairman Binz did not think about setting up a set aside for the amount of monies that the local governments of Northwestern Colorado will no longer receive. The bottom line is this work force will leave our area with their high paying jobs and go to areas that support extraction industries that improve our environmental conditions, and local governments will have less revenue to take care of local government needs (Twentymile coal largest taxpayer in the county). Extremely disappointing in a time when we are trying to create jobs and prop up the stagnant economy, we would hurt one of the most important "OTHER-non tourism" industries that create and maintain long term high paying jobs in our two county region. Also don't think that you won't be affected. We are included in the rate payers, so not only do we take it on the short end on the labor and employment side, we will get to share in the solution to the front range HAZE solution, the initial rate forcasts included a 50% increase in rates just to take care of the decommissioning and rebuilding of the gas plants, that does not include the continued increase in utilities based on the fuel costs(not yet known, could be as much as 200%, sorry no one really knows the number), realizing that we now are heading into a solesource fuel source and will be subject in the long term to the Natural Gas Markets. I'm sure we will get over this, and the world will go on, but I guarantee, that our Governor and our legislators and the Enviro's have insured that the economic recovery in NW Colo. will be longer and deeper than needed no matter happens globally.
Yes good article Tom, seems you and I both spent the same night in Silverthorne when one could go no where, had to wait till 10:00am the next day to then go over Gore to get home. We could have spent the night in adjoining "CARS". Twice I got stuck that winter in Silverthorne. I since have asked CDOT that we have a little more advanced warning regarding us lonely travelers that have to travel to Denver in the winter both with the radio, dialing 511 and road sign billboards. Sometime things just happen and Mother Nature packs a powerful punch. I know CDOT is doing the best they can.
beentherdonethat, election time for the clerk was last Tuesday 11/2/10, golly I think she won her race. Don't worry you can have your chance in four years.
DuBord to retire from post as deputy city manager
Many congrats to you Wendy for your service both at the county and at the city. You have been a trooper and a huge balancing place in the county and city in all of your years. While we didn't always agree on issues and many times did, your leadership has been of hero nature. Your balanced and thoughtful judgment will always be appreciated, best of luck in retirement, I don't know if there is repreive for us work-aholics, I hope you find yours. Keep your phone number as private as you want to, as we will all want to randomly question what you know about a certain thing. Doug Monger Routt County Commissioner
September 28, 2011 at 10:18 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Nancy Stahoviak returns to courthouse
The van "in question" was owned and operated by the Stahoviak's, the County Commissioners get no more nor no less privelege or benefits than what are made to the regular workforce of the county. If it is to you Mr. Wonderful Scott Selby that you think the Commissioners should have sought restitution from Mr. Stahoviak and ultimately force them into Bankrupcy, I offer the following, we would not have done such to any of our regular workforce, nor would we have done such to a public servant who has offered 18 years of public service to the benefit of Routt County. The Commissioners will continue to do all of the things that we believe are in the best interest of the majority of our citizens, and you can rest assured that we are going to go to bat for our workforce- all of them. Doug Monger County Commissioner
July 29, 2011 at 7:47 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Proposals to lease oil, gas and other mineral interests owned by Routt County
Just so everyone knows, the county budget gets only a small share of the lease proceeds. The lease has to be distributed to all of the taxing districts that have a mill levy on the property(majority goes to the school district). The last lease that the County let, the Hayden school district got approximately $160,000, the amount that the school district was going to be short for the upcoming school year in their budget. For all following the lease activity in Moffat County these leases amount to major money for struggling governmental budgets. It should also be noted that the adjoining properties are already leased out, and that to drill and excercise the lease, the project proponents have to go through a stringent Special Use Permit process to mitigate issues. Doug Monger Routt County Commissioner
April 10, 2011 at 3:02 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Routt County population grows 19 percent in past decade; rate slightly outpaces state
Scott, all three of the BCC districts presently (since at least 1990)include portions of the City of SS. District #3 is entirely in the city, District #2 includes areas in North and West SS, and District #1 includes areas in East and South SS. Doug Monger Routt County Commissioner
February 24, 2011 at 6:23 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Yampa Valley Housing Authority panel details tax increase recommendations
YV Boy, don't be so thankful yet, the proposal is to have a tax among the taxing district. As the articles have elaborated the proposal and the current district is similar to the Steamboat Rural Fire Protection District. So if you are covered by the fire district, you will be covered by an increased tax.
February 4, 2011 at 6:16 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Routt County wins Connell case about airport work
Chickadee, Chickadee, A few relevant points for you, even though I'm sure that you are not interested in relevant points.
1) the cost could run from $600k to $1m is a broad guess, the county will be having bills coming in for the next month and will be reconciling the total costs for months to come .
2) None of the claim would have been covered by insurance, maybe that is what you bank on, but this was a breach of contract claim that would have come directly out of airport and county reserves, more specifically taxpayer money. As far as I know there is no insurance for a breach of contract claim. The county was protecting citizen interests as well as protecting the integrity of contract law. The contract was some 160+ pages.
3) As to use of outside attorneys, the county attorneys practice government law, they do not specialize in contract law nor do they specialize in trial law. The county went out and obtained attorneys that they felt could best represent the interests of the Routt County Citizens for this specific case. As a citizen I felt very well represented. One should not count on a building framer to do finish carpentry even though they both swing a hammer.
4) I guess the county could have just caved in on the case, even though the county felt it did what the prudent person would have done. I guess you suggest that we just cave and pay the $1.1million in breach of contract and damage claims even though the jury said they were not warranted.
5) Regarding the three attorneys, one works specifically on human service issues and the protection of our most valued constituents (at risk youth). The other two work diligently on protecting the interests of Routt County citizens. In my estimation, they annually double their salaries with savings on preventive measures and helping in legally sound contracts and the rest, as evidenced by the Connell Contract. By the way they do not have 3:00 cake.
I sat through two days of the trial, and I was very proud both as a County Commissioner as well as a taxpayer on how Routt County was legally represented in this case noting that the trial was just the summation of years of preparatory work. I also want to commend the system, I believe it still works, even though the costs of the system have run amuck, it basically has made the whole game a rich man's game.
We all need to remember that in this type of case, NOBODY WINS, and as the county we will try to move forward just as Connell will. We continue to live in a small community and everyone in this community will have to work digently to move collectively forward.
Doug Monger Routt County Commissioner
December 14, 2010 at 9:58 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
PUC votes to have Xcel shut six coal-fired plants
Extremely disappointing, but absolutely not surprising. Since the PUC colluded with the Democratic majority in both houses, Gas intervenors, the environmentalists, and the Governor's office, this deal was sealed when HB 10-1365 entered the legislative arena, hence the short time frame from introduction to signing. Not to mention that the Chairman of the PUC and another member of the PUC should have been disqualified from the proceeding by prejudging the docket(motion filed, backed up by FOIA records obtained), not to mention, that the cleaned up coal option met ALL of the clean air standards, including any "reasonable foreseable" regulations that might come down the road, and was also the hands down cheapest option for the ratepayers, (PUC's job is to represent the rate payers), not to mention, that this was to clean up the front range-Colorado air quality, when the air quality issue is us all driving our gas guzzlers. Almost humerous that Chairman Binz indicated that he advocated monies be set aside to re-train and re-mobolize unemployed coal miners. Where, and to do what, do we think there are jobs that we can retrain this speciality work force into a labor market that doesn't exist. Maybe we can retrain them in the renewable energy business, think about it NOT!!! I was surprised that Chairman Binz did not think about setting up a set aside for the amount of monies that the local governments of Northwestern Colorado will no longer receive. The bottom line is this work force will leave our area with their high paying jobs and go to areas that support extraction industries that improve our environmental conditions, and local governments will have less revenue to take care of local government needs (Twentymile coal largest taxpayer in the county). Extremely disappointing in a time when we are trying to create jobs and prop up the stagnant economy, we would hurt one of the most important "OTHER-non tourism" industries that create and maintain long term high paying jobs in our two county region. Also don't think that you won't be affected. We are included in the rate payers, so not only do we take it on the short end on the labor and employment side, we will get to share in the solution to the front range HAZE solution, the initial rate forcasts included a 50% increase in rates just to take care of the decommissioning and rebuilding of the gas plants, that does not include the continued increase in utilities based on the fuel costs(not yet known, could be as much as 200%, sorry no one really knows the number), realizing that we now are heading into a solesource fuel source and will be subject in the long term to the Natural Gas Markets. I'm sure we will get over this, and the world will go on, but I guarantee, that our Governor and our legislators and the Enviro's have insured that the economic recovery in NW Colo. will be longer and deeper than needed no matter happens globally.
Doug Monger Routt County Commissioner
December 7, 2010 at 7:34 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Tom Ross: Gaiters are business-casual in ’Boat
Yes good article Tom, seems you and I both spent the same night in Silverthorne when one could go no where, had to wait till 10:00am the next day to then go over Gore to get home. We could have spent the night in adjoining "CARS". Twice I got stuck that winter in Silverthorne. I since have asked CDOT that we have a little more advanced warning regarding us lonely travelers that have to travel to Denver in the winter both with the radio, dialing 511 and road sign billboards. Sometime things just happen and Mother Nature packs a powerful punch. I know CDOT is doing the best they can.
November 9, 2010 at 5:05 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Hayden football team advances in playoffs with win against Monte Vista
Great job TIGERS, Ya HOOOOOO!
November 7, 2010 at 2:55 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Routt County Clerk: Setbacks just a part of election process
beentherdonethat, election time for the clerk was last Tuesday 11/2/10, golly I think she won her race. Don't worry you can have your chance in four years.
November 6, 2010 at 8:57 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )