195 Clear Creek Street
The City of Black Hawk, in its efforts to preserve the historic homes which remain of its residential area, completed another rehabilitation project shortly before the end of 2011. The completion of the preservation project at 195 Clear Creek Street, currently a …read the rest of this story »
New streetscape, equipment, expanded shuttle service, bonuses, and marketing
Central City Mayor Ron Engels and Aldermen Bob Giancola, Rita Lee, Bob Spain, and Shirley Voorhies wrapped up 2011 by preparing for 2012 and approving several financial agreements to cover future services. They also were introduced to …read the rest of this story »
Already assessing ways to save tax dollars
The final meeting of the year for Timberline Fire Protection District’s Board of Directors, and the first board meeting for Timberline’s new Fire Chief, Chris Jennings, occurred December 13, 2011. President Rick Wenzel and Board …read the rest of this story »
2012 Pay Plan, Holiday Schedule, Employee Benefits
Black Hawk Mayor David Spellman and Aldermen Linda Armbright, Paul Bennett, Diane Cales, Jim Johnson, Tom Kerr and Greg Moates met for their final City Council meeting of 2011 on December 14, 2011. Public hearings were held for two ordinances …read the rest of this story »
Board of Trustees Meeting
The Nederland Board of Trustees (BOT) met at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 6, 2011, at the Nederland Community Center. Members present were: Mayor Joe Gierlach, and Trustees Janette Taylor, Randy Lee, Chris Perret, Peter Fiori, …read the rest of this story »
Education Enhancement Tax at risk
Black Hawk Mayor David Spellman, City Manager Jack Lewis and City Attorney Corey Hoffmann paid a visit to the Board of Education at Gilpin County RE-1 Schools at the regular School Board meeting of December 5, 2011. The three Black Hawk officials said …read the rest of this story »
For Black Hawk/ Central City Customers
The Board of Directors of the Black Hawk/ Central City Sanitation District, David Spellman, Buddy Schmalz, Tom Kerr, Diane Cales, and Jeff Aiken, are pleased to announce a 21% reduction in sanitary sewer user fees for District customers. The current rate of …read the rest of this story »
A view of Black Hawk’s progression from a resident
I’ll readily admit to having an ongoing love affair with Black Hawk and Central City. Both have been such a huge part of my life from the very first moment I saw them. I very fondly remember begging Susanne Staruk to hire me for a job at the old Glory Hole …read the rest of this story »
Council addresses parking and search for Planning Director
Central City Council once again had a full house at the Council table at their meeting November 15, 2011. Rita Lee was sworn into office, having been elected last week to fill the seat vacated when Tom Reilly resigned. The Council began with a work session …read the rest of this story »
Burn permit ordinance underway
Gilpin County Commissioners Forrest Whitman, Connie McLain and Buddy Schmalz met Tuesday morning, November 15, 2011. They moved forward with the Slash Burn Permit System which is to be implemented beginning in 2012 per Colorado statute. …read the rest of this story »