*Wellington Town Board Regular Meeting 4/22/25
by Nanci Wendland
*In our previous report, the meeting was mistakenly titled "Windsor Town Board Meeting." The content actually covers the Wellington Town Board Meeting. We sincerely apologize for the mix-up and appreciate your understanding. The information below reflects the correct location.
Main Topics
Library Director LaGenese presented the final 2024 library statistics that show increased use, while the community’s food pantry needs support.
Main Street & Events Coordinator Morris reported the first quarter statistics, including impacts, new projects, and committees to improve the town of Wellington.
The Parks & Recreation department received approval to purchase a new Utility Terrain Vehicle (UTV) at a cost not to exceed $28783.48.
Recorded Meeting:
Library Director LaGenese presented the final 2024 library statistics that he said were all good news. Every area of library usage in 2024 increased from 2023 including:
- Regular users and Internet use
- Physical books and electronic materials
- Annual library visits
LaGenese said 45 volunteers help the Wellington library and year after year, the library continues to operate under budget. He also wants the community to know that the Wellington Food Pantry is struggling right now to keep up with demand and asked for help providing food for those in need. Food can be dropped at the library.
Main Street & Events Coordinator Morris reported 2025 Q1 statistics.
- 400+ Volunteer Hours
- $600 Fundraised (as of 4/14)
- 10 out of 15 Partnerships & Collaborations engaged
- 3,000+ Community Members Engaged
- No Vacant Properties Sold/Leased
- 2 New Businesses (Soul Squared & Ghost Dog Deli)
- Increased Social Media Presence & Engagement
Morris also pointed out new projects for this year:
- St. Paddy’s Parade & Festival
- Mini-Grant Projects (approved at 12/10/24 meeting)
- District signs
- Murals
- Shop Local Marketing Campaign
- DOLA Community Video – still in production
Several committees utilizing 8 volunteers have been created to help with town projects:
- Design Committee
- Historic Preservation Committee
- C3 committee that helps with the Cleveland Avenue project
All items on the Consent Agenda were unanimously approved. Details are in the packet.
- April 8, 2025, meeting minutes
- Resolution No. 16-2025 approves appointments made to the Planning Commission
- Resolution No. 17-2025 adjusts appropriations for fiscal year January 1, 2025 – December 31, 2025, approving a services contract with High County Low Voltage
- Resolution No. 18-2025 cancels a regular board meeting previously scheduled for June 24, 2025
The board unanimously approved Resolution No. 19-2025 approving a Utility Terrain Vehicle (UTV) for the Parks & Recreation department. The Parks & Recreation Manager, Cooksey, said 2 of the department’s vehicles are older and have started breaking down over the winter months. It will take up to 60 days for delivery at a cost not to exceed $28,783.48.
The board unanimously approved postponing a scheduled Executive Session regarding legal advice on the North Poudre Irrigation Company. A future date is not yet decided.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:34 p.m.
Next Meeting: May 13, 2025, 6:30 p.m. online Zoom, or in-person at The Leeper Center, 3800 Wilson Avenue, Wellington, CO
Members’ Present: Mayor Calar Chaussee, Mayor Pro Tem Brian Mason and Trustees: Rebekka Daily, David Wiegand, and Lowrey Moyer. Trustees Ed Cannon and Shirrell Tietz were absent.
Others Present to Note: Town Attorney Dan Sapienza; Town Administrator Patti Garcia; Town Clerk Hannah Hill; Planning Director Cody Bird; Deputy Director of Public Works Meagan Smith; PROST Manager Billy Cooksey; Library Director Ross LaGenese; Main Street & Events Coordinator Caitlin Morris.
Documents: Meeting agenda and packet.
From the Wellington Board of Trustees website: “The Mayor and Trustees are elected at large for terms of 4 years; the Town opted out of term limits. The mayor presides at all meetings of the Board of Trustees and has the same voting powers as any member of said board. The public is always welcome to attend these meetings.”