Community Update
August 12, 2022
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Greetings!
It is time for the the 108th Routt County Fair and the Commissioners invite everyone to enjoy this local celebration!
The Routt County Board of County Commissioners welcomes you to the 108th Routt County Fair! With continued County support and thousands of hours from dedicated volunteers, today's Routt County Fair will be held in the same historic location as it was in 1914.
Country Music Artist Chris LeDoux said it best, "But if they ever saw a sunrise on a mountain mornin', watched those cotton candy clouds roll by, they'd know why I live beneath these western skies." Through the dedication of people who love waking up beneath these western skies every day, we get to enjoy the Routt County Fair. Chris LeDoux continues, "I got peace of mind and elbow room, I love the smell of sage in bloom. Catch a rainbow on my fishin' line, we got county fairs and rodeos, ain't a better place for my kids to grow." The Routt County Fair is a tradition that brings our community together to celebrate our agricultural heritage and rural way of living.
The Routt County Fair continues its long-standing history of educating our community and visitors about agricultural topics, such as animal husbandry, and self-sustainability through land management, home economics, and food preservation. The Board of County Commissioners commends the Fair and Routt County 4-H for bringing together families through nonagricultural avenues such as robotics, shooting sports, and small engine projects. The knowledge gained through these traditions is priceless.
With County support, the Routt County Fair is organized by the Routt County Fair Advisory Board, a nine-member volunteer board appointed by the County Commissioners. While this board works closely with the County Commissioners, it is the board members who spend countless volunteer hours to produce the annual Routt County Fair for the enjoyment of locals and visitors alike. They truly deserve our thanks for a job well done!
We encourage you to take some time to participate in, appreciate, and enjoy the 108th Annual Routt County Fair.
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Upcoming Road Work and Closures: Please be aware of the upcoming roadwork on county roads.
There will be two road closures for culvert replacement next week:
- August 16, 8:00 am-3:00 pm: CR 54 will be closed at the intersection of CR 129 and CR 54. The detour route for CR 54 is for motorists to take CR 56 just north of CR 54.
- August 17, 8:00 am-3:00 pm: CR 56 will be closed at the intersection of CR 56 and CR 52W. The alternative route is to take CR 46 to CR 52W.
The 2022 chip seal project has begun; 37 miles of county roads will be treated this year. The roads on the schedule for treatment include:
- CR 27 – From 20 Mile Mine north to US 40
- CR 27 – From CO-131 to Middle Creek Road (Old CR 31)
- CR 53 – From Hayden City Limits to End of pavement
- CR 129 – Hahn’s Peak Village to end of Pavement past Columbine
- CR 35 – CR 14 (Sydney Peak Ranch) to CR 41 (Road to red school house)
- CR 14 – Highway 131 to CR 35
Please note these upcoming dates:
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August 18, 6:00 pm: Public Meeting with Planning Commission to consider adoption of the Routt County Master Plan.
- August 30, 1:00 pm: Board of County Commissioners Public Hearing. The Board will host a public hearing to consider ratification of the Routt County Master Plan.
Wildfire Steering Committee Needs You! Are you concerned about wildfire risk in our community? Routt County recently selected Jensen-Hughes as its contractor to assist with completing a Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP). The CWPP will guide wildfire preparedness and long-term mitigation strategies throughout the County. To support this effort, we are looking for a few engaged community members to participate on the steering committee for this project. Please contact Alyssa Ingles at aingles@co.routt.co.us or 970-761-9168 for more information or to get involved. Find all details online at http://www.co.routt.co.us/926/Community-Wildfire-Protection-Plan.
Northwest Rural Philanthropy Days comes to Routt County: Northwest Rural Philanthropy Days is coming to Hayden and Steamboat Springs from September 13-15 and serves Grand, Jackson, Moffat, Rio Blanco, and Routt counties. At this conference nonprofits have the opportunity to meet directly with statewide funders, network with other community leaders across the region, and participate in professional development. For more information about session topics, presenters, and lodging, go to northwestrpd.org.
Surplus Vehicle & Equipment Sale: The Yampa Valley Regional Airport is holding a surplus sale on Saturday, August 13, 2022, from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm at the YVRA Maintenance/OSS Building, 17040 RCR 185, Hayden, Colorado. For the full list of items and additional details please see the posting on the Routt County Purchasing site at http://www.co.routt.co.us/bids.aspx?bidID=423
Save the date for BBQ! The FREE Bobby Robinson Sr. Memorial BBQ will take place on Saturday, August 20 from 3:00-5:00 pm. This event is sponsored by Alpine Bank and the Paoli Group. Stay for the Junior Livestock Sale, sponsored by Master Petroleum - A Division of Rhinehart Oil, that starts at 4:30 pm. Details about these events, and all Routt County Fair events, can be found at https://www.routtcountyfair.org/.
Veterans Affairs: Routt County Veterans, did you know we have a Veterans Affairs Office in the Annex of the Historic Courthouse? Our Veterans Service Officer is Gaylon Kent and he is in the office three days a week to help you deal with the VA, from signing up for VA medical care, to helping file a disability claim or an appeal. He is also available to discuss benefits and is honored to help widows and other family members. Stop by Monday (8:00 am-12:00 pm), Wednesday or Friday (8:00 am-4:00 pm). Appointments can also be made via (970) 870-5469 or gkent@co.routt.co.us. Find more information online at https://www.co.routt.co.us/215/Veterans-Affairs.
Are you signed up for Routt County Alerts? Get alerted about emergencies and other important community news by signing up for Routt County Alerts. This system enables us to provide you with critical information quickly in a variety of situations, such as severe weather, unexpected road closures, missing persons and evacuations of buildings or neighborhoods. Sign up now at RouttCountyAlerts.com.
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Treasurer's Office Updates |
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Under Colorado law, with limited exceptions, a public trustee must release a deed of trust upon the satisfaction of certain preconditions, one of which is the production of the original canceled evidence of debt such as a note or bond as evidence that the indebtedness secured by the deed of trust has been paid. In addition to this requirement, section 1 of the bill adds another exception. That is, a holder of the original evidence of debt may request the release of a deed of trust without producing or exhibiting the original evidence of debt if the holder:
- Agrees to indemnify and defend the public trustee against any claim for damages resulting from the action of the public trustee taken in accordance with the request;
- Provides the public trustee a current address for the original grantor, assuming party, or current owner when requesting the release of the deed of trust; and
- Files the request for the release of the deed of trust electronically via the county's electronic recording system
- Removes language requiring a title insurance company to be "qualified" as well as licensed in Colorado for certain purposes relating to the release of a deed of trust.
- Makes necessary changes to the statutory form that is used to request a deed of trust without producing the evidence of debt.
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Building Department Updates |
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Building Futures Event: The Routt County Building Department in partnership with ICC and ShumCoda are excited to host the 4th Annual Building Futures Event on Wednesday, September 21, 2022 at Howelsen Hill Lodge in Steamboat Springs Colorado. We are thrilled to offer this event to our local high school students who are interested in learning more about careers in construction and educational opportunities available to them. We are seeking volunteers and suppliers who are interested in supporting this year’s event. If you’re interested in participating by providing materials, please reach out to Todd Carr, our Routt County Building Official, at tcarr@co.routt.co.us, or Hope Medina at hope.medina@shumcoda.com for more information.
This year’s event is back on track with no group size restrictions. We look forward to group participation to gain hands-on experience; working from construction designs on paper, material estimation, and cutting and nailing wood as we construct our 10’ x 10’ mini homes. We will offer floor construction, wall construction, and roof construction booths, then allow our mechanical, electrical, and plumbing trades actually install MEP’s into our constructed floor, wall, and roof systems, before installing the finished products to complete the construction of our mini house.
How can our community suppliers and contractors offer support? We are looking for donations of construction materials, new or recycled, that can be incorporated into the construction of our mini house. We also need contractors who can share their time, knowledge and expertise. Please contact Todd Carr at tcarr@co.routt.co.us, or Hope Medina at hope.medina@shumcoda.com for more information.
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CDPHE Vaccine Bus returns to Routt County The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) vaccine bus will be returning to Routt County to provide free COVID-19 vaccinations for the community.
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August 27: Stockbridge Transit Center in Steamboat Springs, 10:00 am-6:00 pm
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August 28: Oak Creek Farmer's Market from 10:00 am-3:00 pm
COVID-19 Update
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Full Time Job Openings:
Hiring Range: $48.85 - $55.75/hr – Full Time & Full Benefits
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Human Resources Coordinator
Hiring Range: $23.89 - $31.48/hr – Full time & Full Benefits
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Public Health – Office Technician
Hiring Range: $22.65 - $24.25/hr
Hiring Range: $24.88 - $33.66/hr – Full Time & Full Benefits
- Public Safety Records Assistant
Hiring Range: $23.88 - $30.06/hr – Full Time & Full Benefits
- Yampa Valley Regional Airport OSS Officer
Hiring Range: $22.69 - $25.90/hr – Full Time & Full Benefits
- Yampa Valley Regional Airport Assistant Airport Security Coordinator
Hiring Range: $22.69 - $25.90/hr – Full Time & Full Benefits
- Yampa Valley Regional Airport Janitorial Service Worker
Hiring Rage: $20.00 - $21.41/hr – Full Time & Full Benefits
- Recording & Motor Vehicle Department – Deputy Clerk
Hiring Range: $20.00 - $27.06/hr – Full Time & Full Benefits
Hiring Range: $30.41 - $41.14/hr – Full Time & Full Benefits
Hiring Range: $23.31- $31.54/hr – Full Time & Full Benefits
- Public Safety Dispatcher I
Hiring Range: $24.75 - $26.65/hr - Full Time & Full Benefits
Hiring Range: $32.50 - $38.24/hr – Full Time & Full Benefits
Hiring Range: $34.95 - $41.11/hr – Full Time & Full Benefits
Part-Time Job Openings:
- Deputy Coroner (Two Positions Available)
Hiring Rage: $34.08 - $36.49/hr – Sick Time & Worker’s Compensation
- Human Services Program Specialist – Fatherhood Program
Hiring Range: $20.00 - $24.94/hr – Part Time & Some Benefits
- YVRA – PT/YR Operations-Safety-Security Officer
Hiring Range: $22.69 - $25.90/hr – Sick Time & Worker’s Compensation
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August 16 is #NationalTellAJokeDay
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