Wellington Board of Trustees 12/10/24
by Nanci Wendland
Main Topics
The Wellington High School Football team was awarded a Night of Outstanding Accomplishment certificate recognizing their advancement to the Colorado 2A State Football Championship on Nov. 30, 2024.
Several tavern and liquor licenses were approved.
Main Street Events Coordinator Caitlin Morris presented the Main Street annual report and 2025 work plan.
A mini grant of $10,000 will be received annually from the Department of Local Affairs (DOLA) for Wellington’s Main Street program. The grant requires a 20% ($2,000) match from the town.
A resolution amending the Town Administrator’s annual contract to include a raise of 4.67% was approved in a 6-1 vote with Trustee Tietz voting no.
The 2025 work and budget for the Larimer County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) were unanimously approved
Several tavern and liquor licenses were approved:
- Soul Squared received a new tavern license.
- Kum & Go dba Maverik received a liquor license renewal.
- Ridleys Family Markets Retail Liquor store renewed a liquor license.
Main Street Events Coordinator Caitlin Morris presented the Main Street annual report and 2025 work plan. The full presentation can be found on the agenda. A few highlights are listed below:
- Volunteer Engagement: In 2024, the Main Street committee had over 1,500 volunteer hours contributed (and counting), which is a record number in the ten years the program has been in existence.
- Economic Growth: $30,500 was received during fundraising, 3 vacant properties were sold or leased, and 2 new businesses were established (with 4 more planned).
- Community Outreach: Events like Brewfest, Main Street Market, and Trick or Treat Down Main Street engaged 8,000+ community members. The program has a minimum of 15 partnerships.
- Program Innovations: Main Street launched new initiatives, including a mobile app, historic walking tours, and the Friends of the Program model.
Board member Cannon said he would like to see more coordination and collaboration between Main Street and the Wellington Chamber. Other board members agreed that the 2025 work plan is working well with Wellington’s Strategic Plan. Mayor Chaussee said the plan is measurable, and the town will be able to check off project and event completions.
Resolution No. 63-2024: The board of trustees voted to authorize allocation of funds for the Main Street Mini-Grant from DOLA. The grant is for $10,000 annually and requires a 20% ($2,000) match from the town. The grant will be used for projects such as:
- Hiring a Public Relations consultant to create a “shop local” campaign
- Creating a community video to advertise for the town
- Facilitating a downtown art project
- Installing directional and historical signage
Resolution No. 64-2024: A resolution amending the Town Administrator’s annual contract to include a raise of 4.67% was approved in a 6-1 vote with Trustee Tietz voting no. Trustee Cannon asked why this contract is amended each year and why this isn’t an open-ended contract with reasons for termination. He said that other municipalities have open-ended contracts that are valid until the town administrator resigns or has cause for termination. Cannon does not believe the Town Administrator’s salary should be negotiated publicly every year. It is a hired position, not elected, and the salary negotiations are already approved with budget discussions. Most of the other trustees agreed and the town attorney will revise the contract for 2025.
Resolution No. 65-2024: Considering the 2025 statement of work and budget by and between the County of Larimer Sheriff’s Department and the town of Wellington. The original contract is for 5 years; however, it requires a review and update each year. The 2025 work list and budget were unanimously approved.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:15 p.m. and the Board went into Executive Session for personnel matters as cited below.
- An executive session pursuant to C.R.S. 24-6-402(4)(f)(I) to discuss personnel matters concerning the town attorney, under circumstances where the town attorney has not requested an open meeting. As required by C.R.S. 24-6-40(2)(d.5)(II)(A) and (II)(E) the executive session proceedings will be electronically recorded and the record will be preserved for 90 days through March 5, 2025.
- An executive session pursuant to C.R.S. 24-6-402(4)(f)(I) to discuss personnel matters concerning the town administrator, under circumstances where the town administrator has not requested an open meeting. As required by C.R.S. 24-6-402(2)(d.5)(II)(A) and (II)(E) the executive session proceedings will be electronically recorded and the record will be preserved for 90 days through March 5, 2025.
Documenter Nanci Wendland
Next Meeting: Jan. 14, 2025, 6:30 p.m. online Zoom, or in-person at The Leeper Center, 3800 Wilson Avenue, Wellington, CO
Members Present
Trustees: Rebekka Daily, David Wiegand, Ed Cannon, Lowrey Moyer, and Shirrell Tietz. Mayor Pro Tem Brian Mason and Mayor Calar Chaussee.
Others Present to Note: Town Attorney Dan Sapienza; Town Administrator Patti Garcia; Town Clerk Hannah Hill; Main Street & Events Coordinator Caitlin Morris; Human Resources Director Stephanie Anderson; Larimer County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) Interim Lieutenant Matt Cherry.
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