Black Hawk honors Sergeant Ken Lloyd for valor in shooting incident
Central City service agreement terminated
Black Hawk City Council began their July 14th meeting with special recognition for their police department and one officer in particular. Mayor David Spellman and Aldermen Linda Armbright, Paul Bennett, Diane Cales, Jim Johnson, Tom Kerr and Greg Moates attended.
Sergeant Ken Lloyd
The City, via Police Chief Steve Cole, presented Sergeant Ken Lloyd with a Medal of Valor for his actions leading to the apprehension of Randy Keesee the man charged with robbing Central City’s Famous Bonanza Casino, at gunpoint, in April. A description of the suspect’s car was circulated to Black Hawk officers and Lloyd recognized the Audi, parked in a Black Hawk parking garage, as the car being sought. Lloyd waited until the suspect appeared. When confronted by the lawman, Keesee aimed his pistol at Lloyd and attempted to chamber a round. Sergeant Lloyd fired, injuring Keesee, who was then taken into custody and transported to a Denver hospital. During the event, an off duty Denver police officer, Lieutenant Cosgrove, heard the gunfire and ran to assist Lloyd. Although unable to attend the meeting, he was recognized by Chief Cole and awarded the Medal of Courage.
Police Department Recognized
Rebecca Coakley, representing CIRSA, the City’s insurance provider, awarded Black Hawk Police Department with the Safety Champion Award. Chief Cole and Sergeant Lloyd accepted the award on behalf of their department.
Fitzgerald’s Casino Signs
Logos and promotional signs for the windows at Fitzgerald’s Casino were approved. The signs have been in place for several months but were not part of the original sign plan for Fitzgerald’s. The new signage is actually a reduction in the number of square feet Fitzgerald’s has in signage and the Certificate of Appropriateness, originally approved for their signage, was amended to reflect the new number. Previously the square footage allowed for Fitzgerald’s signage was 668.75 and is now 365.79. No one spoke either for or against the revision at the public hearing for this item.
101 Marchant Street
In a split vote, the Aldermen approved payment of $6,800 to Bill and Dixie Lovingier under the City’s Emergency Preservation Grant program, for replacement of the boiler at their Marchant Street property. The cost of the new 90% efficient heating system was $3,160 with parts and labor adding $3,640. Installation required new ductwork, electrical replacement and wall patching. Alderman Kerr, who voted against the grant, questioned the cost of the upgrade from an 80% to 90% efficient system. Mayor Spellman responded that the City’s practice is to get the best quality they can in these situations.
201 Horn Street
Temporary Construction Easement agreements for the rehabilitation of the home at 201 Horn Street (owned by Lisa Amacher), were obtained from adjacent property owners, Patricia and Benito Torres (211 Horns Street), and Wilhelm and Kathryn Lorenz (101 Horn Street). The easements are in effect for one year with an option to extend six more months after that. The City paid $10 per easement.
Miners Mesa Road Project
Asphalt Specialties Company’s bid of $295,344 won the contract to patch and resurface Miners Mesa Road. They will also do the paving around the new sand and salt shed atop Miners Mesa. Total budget for the project is $351.144. That includes $10,000 for material testing and approval from the City’s consultant, Terracon, plus a 15% contingency allowance of $45,800.
Vehicle Sales
When the City replaces older vehicles, it is the practice to offer the used vehicles for sale using a sealed bid process. Diane Sherlock bought a 2000 Polaris 6X6 for $2,155 and Jamie Morgan bought a 2001 Chevy Blazer for $4,000.01. The vehicles had been used by the City Street Department and Police Department, respectively.
Executive Session
Following the public portion of the meeting, the Council met in Executive Session with their attorney, Corey Hoffmann, to discuss legislative issues and potential legal challenges to Black Hawk’s bicycle ordinance. Following that confidential meeting, the Aldermen terminated the maintenance Service Agreement with Central City; authorized purchase of Gary Jackson’s High Street property for $50,000; and approved a contract to purchase Sandy Hoffman’s property (201 Chase Street) for $85,000 pending resolution of an IRS lien.
Head’s Up
Black Hawk City Council meets next on July 28, 2010.