Please get the word out that today’s (Monday 3/22) pantry in ON!

Thanks,
Rick Sheingold rsheingold@nullgmail.com

GOLD HILL FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT
BOARD OF DIRECTORS AGENDA
MARCH 16, 2021 7:00 PM
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CALL TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE
APPROVAL OF MINUTES

FIRE CHIEF’S MINUTES
CALLS:
Type of call
Initial response
Number of volunteers who arrived.
Who took command and transfer (if any)?
Equipment used.
Other Departments who arrived.
Lessons learned.
TRAINING:
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Past training
Upcoming training
MAINTENANCE:
Vehicles
Equipment
EQUIPMENT:
Inventory
Condition

OTHER BUSINESS

Forest Restoration Projects:
● Update on project timeline Maya MacHamer
● Possible webinar/zoom call on large scale forest projects.

Grants:
● Kris Gibson, Update and confirmation of SAM.gov and next steps.
● Marcus Moench, Urban Sustainability Directors Network, Partners in Places program https://www.fundersnetwork.org/partners-for-places/

Wi-Fi for Fire Barn:
● Installation and operations. Jessica, Chief Finn.

Arc Gis:
● Arc GIS, structure protection pending meeting with Fourmile project team. Dirolf,
● Grant applications for IPads update.

Drone use
• Thomas Woodson, Joey Schusler Marcus Moench

Campers west of town:
• Campers and campfires will return.

Discussion on Pension Fund

• What are qualifying hours and activities.:

NO FOOD PANTRY TOMORROW!

Because of the weather we will not be having our food pantry tomorrow. PLEASE NOTE: if you are in need of eggs; dry goods, i.e., rice, pasta, etc.; or canned goods, we have them available for you. Please contact Debra if you are in need of any of these items.
Deb Yeager deb@nullmountainvisions.net 303-449-0454

James and Kort are doing an open (free) Irish music concert on Saturday at 6:00-7:00 by Zoom. A good snowy day to listen.
The link is here:

Moors & McCumber’s Zoom Concert
Mar 13, 2021 6pm Mountain

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Indian Peaks Wilderness Permits available online starting March 16

BOULDER, Colo., (March 8, 2020) – Starting March 16, 2021, Indian Peaks Wilderness backcountry permits will be available for purchase at Recreation.gov. Through the new system, customers will be able to view permit availability, book a reservation, pay online, print permits, and manage reservations from one account.

Permits are required for all overnight camping in Indian Peaks Wilderness Area from June 1 to Sept. 15 and are always required for groups of 8-12 people.

The Recreation.gov site, which is currently visible to the public, will allow visitors to view permit availability ahead of time, making it easier for them to plan their itineraries. It will add convenience, providing the opportunity to purchase permits on weekends and evenings, even when the district offices are closed. Permits will no longer be issued by mail, phone or in person.

Anyone considering a visit to Indian Peaks Wilderness Area should first do extensive research. Most of the wilderness area is in the high alpine zone where snowpack lasts into July and severe weather conditions can be expected year-round. Many of the routes involve strenuous and technical hiking. Hikers and campers should be well equipped with the appropriate footwear, clothing and safety gear and should be experienced in backcountry camping techniques, including Leave No Trace principles. Food storage containers are strongly encouraged.

The Recreation.gov page includes important links to detailed information about Indian Peaks Wilderness Area, including camping regulations, trail descriptions and maps. Once on the website, search “Indian Peaks Wilderness” to book small groups (1-7 people) and large groups (8-12 people). Be sure to review the Indian Peaks Wilderness backcountry zone map, to determine what zones to book and read through all the available information about Wilderness regulations and trail descriptions.

To be prepared, those interested in booking a wilderness camping trip this summer should set up an account with Recreation.gov in advance. Starting at 8 a.m. March 16, reservations will be available for the entire season. A portion of permits (25 percent) will be made available on a rolling basis starting at 8 a.m. three days in advance. Permits cost $11 (The backcountry permit costs $5 per party per trip. Recreation.gov charges a $6 reservation fee per trip.)

Visitors will be able to make modifications to an existing permit if circumstances change. Once a permit has been printed, modifications will no longer be allowed. While modifications are free, no refunds are provided for cancelations or changing trip start dates.

Indian Peaks Wilderness Area is a popular destination for recreation opportunities in the Front Range. The area’s proximity to the Denver Metro area makes it one of the most visited Wilderness areas in the country. To preserve the area’s wilderness character, a permit system has been in place for overnight camping since 1985.

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Let’s Talk Mitigation!

You’ve got questions.

We’ve got answers!

Please join us for our virtual Let’s Talk Mitigation event! Wildfire Partners staff members, Abby Silver and Leslie Brodhead will be available to answer your questions and discuss wildfire mitigation.

This month we’ll be discussing what Colorado’s drought means for this coming wildfire season.

Date: Wednesday, March 10
Time: 7 – 8 p.m.

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GOLD HILL FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT
BOARD OF DIRECTORS & PENSION BOARD ZOOM AGENDA
FEBRUARY 23, 2021 7:00 PM
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CALL TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE
APPROVAL OF MINUTES

FIRE CHIEF’S MINUTES
CALLS:
Type of call
Initial response
Number of volunteers who arrived.
Who took command and transfer (if any)?
Equipment used.
Other Departments who arrived.
Lessons learned.
TRAINING:
Training team members
Past training
Upcoming training
MAINTENANCE:
Vehicles
Equipment
EQUIPMENT:
Inventory
Condition

OTHER BUSINESS

Forest Restoration Projects:
● Update on project timeline Maya MacHamer
● Possible webinar/zoom call on large scale forest projects.

Grants:
● Kris Gibson, Update and confirmation of SAM.gov and next steps.
● Marcus Moench, Urban Sustainability Directors Network, Partners in Places program https://www.fundersnetwork.org/partners-for-places/

Wi-Fi for Fire Barn:
● Installation and operations. Jessica, Chief Finn.

Arc Gis:
● Arc GIS, structure protection pending meeting with Fourmile project team. Dirolf,
● Grant applications for IPads update.

Campers west of town:
• Campers and campfires will return. Proactive steps and protocols should be developed that provide a safe and speedy alternative to waiting for a Sheriff to arrive hours later. Vrba’s practice of leaving water containers at campsite is one option. The board has discussed the possible use of a drone to scout a campsite.

ADJORN AND RECONVENE AS THE GOLD HILL FIRE PENSION BOARD.

Update and review.

Due to Covid, Board meetings are being conducted by ZOOM until further notice.
Please check back here at goldhillfire.org before the meeting date to access the Zoom Link for the meeting. You will also find minutes of previous meetings as well as other Fire Department information

CANCELLED – Tuesday, February 16th, 2021 – 7:00pm – Via ZOOM LINK
RESCHEDULED – Tuesday, February 23rd, 2021 – 7:00pm – VIA ZOOM LINK

Notice with the Zoom Link will follow

Mountain Anti-Racist Self-Education Group (MARSEG) is starting a new book February 25!

MARSEG is a great group of neighbors who meet on Google meet 6-7:30 pm every other Thursday to study anti-racist books and consider actions based on what we are learning.

We are beginning a new book February 25! Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents by Isabel Wilkerson https://www.tatteredcover.com/book/9780593230251 This NEW book is getting lots of rave reviews and even our community’s most seasoned anti-racists will find something to learn here!

Please don’t hesitate to join us at any time — this is an OPEN group! If you have met with us in the past, please rejoin us. We miss you!

If you haven’t had a chance to read, come anyway and we will start with a brief synopsis. To RSVP and receive the Google meet link by email, please contact Cat by email at wildcat.russell@nullgmail.com. (Those who have already sent an email or PM on Nextdoor are on the list so you don’t need to send a second message.)

Thanks!

Cat Russell wildcat.russell@nullgmail.com

Wildfire Partners

Let’s Talk Mitigation!

You’ve got questions.

We’ve got answers!

Please join us for our virtual Let’s Talk Mitigation event! Wildfire Partners staff members, Abby Silver and Leslie Brodhead will be available to answer your questions and discuss wildfire mitigation.

This month we’ll be discussing the East Troublesome Fire and how it showed mitigation works!

Date: Wednesday, February 10
Time: 7 – 8 p.m.

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Monday, 7:00 p.m. February 8th, 2020
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Review of Previous Minutes (any additions or corrections)
Treasurer’s Report
Committee Reports
Mountain Stewards
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Register online at: https://www.thepeoplesbees.com/pledge
Coordinator: Chrissy Maedke

Update from Mountain Stewards – Virginia

Forestry and Forest Management
Maya McHamer to answer questions about Gold Hill mitigation project
Gold Hill School
Museum
Community Planning and Fundraising
Cemetery
Community Center
Call for volunteers who will participate on the Gold Hill Community Center Committee. The Gold Hill Town Meeting Board is interested in community members who would be willing to participate in an evaluation of community center functions and roles, potential site locations, and links with other community needs. Ideally this would have representation from the Gold Hill Town Meeting Board, Friends of Gold Hill Community Center, Fire Department, and other Gold Hill institutions. The ideas that have emerged and the potential opportunity to gain a key asset are very exciting, but we do need to evaluate what is attainable in real detail. This group, made up of 7 community members will support a visioning process along with the practical steps required to make decisions. Please contact Mari at marielle.sidell@nullgmail.com if you would like to participate!

SafeLink/NeighborLink
Food Pantry
Emergency Preparedness/Communications
Survey Intro – Sarah
AirLink
Weed Management
Historical Zoning
Fire Department
Other Town News:
Community Resources
Mental Health Vouchers from the Boulder Community Foundation
Additional info – contact Kelly Viet at 847-903-3396 or veit.kelly@nullgmail.com
https://www.bouldercounty.org/news/announcing-the-launch-of-a-new-wildfire-mental-health-program/
Community Concerns
Speeding in Gold Hill – County has no additional solutions, but is developing a Speed Study. If there is interest, we can sign up when it is complete.
Upcoming Meetings/Events

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Next Gold Hill Town Meeting: April 12th, 7:00 pm
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Colorado’s Drought
Worst Drought Since 2002

How low can it go?

It doesn’t look like a lake anymore. The image that comes to mind is a dried up mud puddle, thirsting for water.

Boulder County community task-force-brochure

As a longtime resident to Nederland, Barker Reservoir is a fixture. It’s the first thing you see as you crest the hill driving up from Boulder Canyon. The scene is a beautiful one with the snow capped Indian Peaks in the background, sunlight glinting off the water.

The dried up reservoir is just a symptom of a larger problem — Colorado is in severe drought.
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Getting Rid of Slash in Winter

With the lack of snow and the increase in winds, you might find yourself with a lot of downed limbs and trees. You’re pilling things into slash piles, but with slash burning limited by the dry conditions, what can you do with it?

Though the county sort yards are closed, Western Disposal does accept slash from Boulder County residents at a discounted rate. They charge $2.50/100 pounds of slash, or 50 cents/20 pounds for lighter loads. Branches must be less than 12 inches in diameter.

Western Disposal is located at 5880 Butte Mill Road in Boulder and they are open 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, and 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturdays.

Pull out that chainsaw and get cutting!

Short Term Rentals

Do you own a Short Term Rental property? Do you know someone who owns a Short Term Rental? More information about applying for a STR license can be found on the county website.

Effective February 7, 2021, Boulder County has updated their code and is now requiring homeowners applying for Short Term Rental licenses to get a Wildfire Partners assessment. More information will be available on our website in March.

Let’s Talk Mitigation!
Wednesday evening

You’ve got questions? We’ve got answers!

This month, we’ll be talking about Colorado’s drought and what it means for wildfires this summer. Did you know this is the worst drought we’ve had since 2002?

Grab a cup of hot cocoa, and join Wildfire Partners staff members, Abby Silver and Leslie Brodhead, to answer any mitigation questions you have.

Wednesday, February 10 at 7 p.m.

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Recorded Webinars on Wildfire Preparedness

Fire Ecology and Behavior

Defensible Space and Home Hardening

Fire Resistant Landscapes

Evacuation Preparedness and Animal Evacuation

Webinar Schedule:Click here to register for these free events
Feb 2 – Historic Forest/Fire Management and Policy: Tony Cheng, Professor of Forestry, CSU
Feb 9 – Fire Effects on Ecosystem Services: Mike Caggiano, Research Associate, Colorado Forest Restoration Institute, CSU; Richard Thorp, Fort Collins City Utilities
Feb 16 – Colorado Climate Change: Russ Schumacher, Associate Professor of Meteorology, Colorado State Climatologist
March 2 -Cameron Peak & East Troublesome Fire: Operations:Brad White, Grand County Fire Chief (Additional speakers pending confirmation)
March 9 – Cameron Peak & East Troublesome Fire: Sub-alpine Ecology/Historical Perspective: Jason Sibold, Assistant Professor of Geography, CSU
March 16 – Cameron Peak & East Troublesome Fires: Montane Fire History: Peter Brown, Director, Rocky Mountain Tree Ring Research, Inc.
March 23 – Cameron Peak & East Troublesome Fires: Short-term Post-fire Land Management: Jennifer Kovecses, Coalition for the Poudre River Watershed (Additional speakers pending confirmation)
March 30 – Cameron Peak & East Troublesome Fires: Long-term Post-fire Land Management: Laura Marshall, Postdoctoral Fellow, Dept. of Forest and Rangeland Stewardship, CSU
April 6 – Cameron Peak & East Troublesome Fires: Post-fire Recovery & Resilience: Long-term Outlook: Marin Chambers, Research Associate, Colorado Forest Restoration Institute; Chuck Rhoades, Biogeochemist, USFS Rocky Mountain Research Station
April 20 – Future Fire Policy: Courtney Schultz, Associate Professor of Forest and Natural Resource Policy, CSU

Click here to register
*All webinars will be recorded and posted to the Southern Rockies Fire Science Network YouTube channel.

Topic: Special Town Meeting: Community Center
Time: Jan 25, 2021 07:00 PM Mountain Time (US and Canada)

Just to highlight – we do have a dial in option now that we have the Town Zoom account! Those who can’t video chat can call in. Let your neighbors know who do not have internet

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GOLD HILL TOWN MEETING NEWSLETTER
Minutes of the December 14, 2020 Town Meeting by Zoom

Next Regular Town Meeting will be Monday February 8, 7:00 P.M. by Zoom

The meeting was called to order by Chair Emma Dirolf. Thirteen people (if I missed anyone, please let me know) checked in: Emma, Deb Yeager, Val Crist, Marcus Moench, Elisabeth Caspari, Sarah Davis of S.R.D. Consulting, Secretary Gretchen Diefenderfer, Dick Cole, Leslie Finn, Emily Rose, Vice-Chair Mari Sidell, Virginia Schultz, Chris Dirolf

Emma then introduced Sarah Davis, our Boulder County Consultant, to present the summary of the Resilient Renewal Design Initiative (https://www.resilientgoldhill.com/feasibility-study), the study conducted for Gold Hill with our Technical Advisory Committee composed of Marcus, Elisabeth, Dina and Mark Elder, Bob Mazurkiewicz, Paul Melamed, Virginia, Cat Russell, Heidi Kessler and Richard Roth. The goal of the study was to evaluate the technical, economic, social and environmental feasibility of providing the community with renewable energy. It kicked off in Feb. 2020 and met monthly looking at solution brainstorming, feasibility, and prioritization. The most feasible solutions seem to be for individual households: energy efficiency, rooftop solar installations, and home battery back-up systems. Other areas of consideration are a Community Center Solar Microgrid although there are regulatory challenges with Exel Energy. Other considerations: local water supply, communication issues, electrical vehicle charging, mobile battery storage trailer, neighborhood hubs. They looked at the technical feasibility, financial feasibility and regulatory feasibility of all the solutions considered, and the possible path forward – the need to create a non-profit quasi-governmental entity, benchmarks and system tracking progress. Phase 1 – Funding for bulk purchasing for solar systems, battery storage systems, etc., before the end of 2021. Phase 2 – Finding space for a Community Center – new or retrofit. Phase 3 – Future possibilities, including wind energy and geothermal energy.
Addressing energy efficiency, Virginia added the EnergySmart link: https://energysmartyes.cfom / and Cat Russell has a renewable energy survey we can all fill out at https://www.climateactionmaps.org/challenges
For more information, the study is full of amazing information and there will be hard copies at the Store. You can also contact one of our Gold Hill members of the committee: Dina Elder: dina.elder@nullgmail.com, Marcus Moench: marcus.moench@nullgmail.com, Cat Russell: wildcat.russell@nullgmail.com, Virginia Schultz: virginia.schultz@nullcolorado.edu They are looking at grants for funding from the State and the County. Reliable communication is top of the list. DOLA is revamping their funding. Virginia added that the USDA has all kinds of grants for conservation. Even FEMA is thinking of funding things before disasters strike vs. after.

Minutes of the October GHTM were approved as published

Treasurer’s Report – Martha emailed her report
Gold Hill Town Meeting Treasurer’s Report Summary: 12/14/2020
At the previous regular Town Meeting in August 2020 our bank balance was $17,999.74. Our current total cash assets are $17,297.10.
Revenue Summary: Cemetery Fund donations $100, General Fund additions $243.15 from pint glass sales totaling $217 and bank safe deposit box refund $26.15.
Expense Summary: Cemetery miscellaneous expense $60.44; Liability insurance policy renewal $303 from the General Fund; and $682.35 food bank expense from the COVID-19 Response Fund.
Fund transfers: $300 from General Fund to Community Planning/Fundraising for t-shirt/pint glass expenses.
Current fund totals: General Fund $3676.86; Cemetery $3,105.21; Safe Link (combined fundsfor SafeSite, AirLink, NeighborLink projects) $2,466.79; Community Planning/Fundraising $300; Forest Management $0 (zero;) Community Relief $2,375.20; COVID-19 Response Fund $1,373.04; Water Harvesting/Ag Education Grant $4,000.
Anticipated expenses for remainder of 2020: General Fund $50.00 for porta-potty maintenance.

Prepared by
Martha Knapp, Treasurer Gold Hill Town Meeting, Inc. 12/14/2020
We do still have money in the COVID relief fund to help people in need in this time of COVID – loss of income, jobs, medical needs. For information and the application form, https://goldhilltown.com/ghtm-community-relief-fund/ Quite a bit of money has gone to help support the Gold Hill Food Bank also, which serves the community on Mondays at 3:00 p.m. in front of the Gold Hill Hotel and Inn.

COMMITTEE REPORTS
Mountain Stewards – Email from Chrissy Maedke – How to sign up to be a Bee Safe Neighborhood – This program is now being sponsored through The People’s Bees https://www.thepeoplesbees.com

The idea is that you try to get at least 75 addresses to commit to either:
• Level One Pledge: I will not use any insecticide products that include neonicotinoids or systemic poisons on my property.
• Level Two Pledge: I will not use any insecticide products whatsoever on my property.
• Level Three Pledge: I will not use any insecticide products whatsoever on my property, and will plant nectar- and pollen-rich flowers to feed the local bees.
They register online at: https://www.thepeoplesbees.com/pledge
When a person registers, the neighborhood is Gold Hill, and I am the coordinator: Chrissy Maedke. (PS, I am doing this as a citizen, not as a teacher.)

Forestry and Forest Management – Virginia reports that there are big Wildfire Mitigation projects in the works. Maya MacHamer at fourmilewatershed@nullgmail.com is working with us and the Fire Department on plans for the north side of Gold Hill including the Ashley property and the Ashram. The old mitigation efforts will be re-mitigated and improved. We will have to burn slash piles and possibly do prescriptive burns as well. Chris Dirolf has participated in prescriptive burns and every little bit helps to thin trees and open the landscape. There is nice data on how much the mitigation work that had been done helped in our last fire. Emily spoke about the cutting that was done on the north side in the past and the slash was left. She had questions about how this will be dealt with. Virginia replied that this is a big project and there will be a full report and maps. The work on the top can be done with hand crews, but the lower, steeper parts will probably require big equipment. There will be opportunities for local input to make sure our concerns are addressed. Mari added that Maya is very available and willing to come to the GHTM and do community outreach. Chris Dirolf said that Tuesday, Dec. 15 is the Fire Board Meeting and they will be looking at this project and touching base with Maya on Thursday. Emma is happy to invite Maya to come to our February and April GHTMs so we can tell her our concerns and find out about the plans.
Gold Hill School – no report

Gold Hill Museum – Deb reports that they are finishing up the year and there are still things available for sale: towels, t-shirts, etc. Call Deb at 303- 449-0454.

Community Planning – no report, Cemetery – no report, Community Center – no report

Food Pantry – Deb reports that the Foot Pantry is still distributing food on Mondays in front of the Gold Hill Hotel and Inn at 3:00 p.m. They are working on getting the refrigerator and freezer used for storage wired – they’re temporarily hooked up with extension cords at the Firebarn now.

SafeLink/NeighborLink/AirLink/Emergency Preparedness/Communications –
Deb reports that NeighborLink, our glorified phone tree, is still getting updated and we’re working on how to get information to everyone in emergencies, how to reach new people and let them know about how to get connected to make sure they hear about evacuation orders, and get signed up with the Office of Emergency Management (boulderoem.com) for Everbridge (the County’s reverse 9-1-1) www.boco911alert.com. We’re working on a survey to find out how everyone wants to be contacted, who all lives in each house, their email address, etc. Virginia added that OEM is coming out with a new hazard mitigation plan as well. More revised information will be included in Welcome Buckets.

Weed Management – Marcus noted extensive leafy spurge outbreaks that will need to be addressed.

Historical Zoning – no report

Fire Department – Leslie reported that COVID vaccinations are now happening and how soon the GHFPD gets them is still unknown.

Non Discrimination Statement – Marcus said that we need a non-discrimination statement in the bylaws, specifically to apply for grants. Here is what we came up with at our last meeting:
The Gold Hill Town Meeting, Inc., does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender expression, age, citizenship status, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, political affiliation or military status, in any of its activities or operations. These activities include, but are not limited to, election of Town Council members, participation by any members of the Town Meeting area, selection of volunteers or vendors, or potential hiring and firing of any staff. We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of the Gold Hill Town Meeting, Inc., its partners, guests and attendees, volunteers, subcontractors and vendors.
Gretchen moved that we approve this statement and add it to the bylaws and the motion carried.

Zoom for the GHTM – Virginia moved that we approve purchase of a professional Zoom account for town meetings and affiliated educational events. Mari seconded and the motion passed.

Emma will reach out to Maya MacHamer and see if she can attend our next meeting to discuss the Wildfire Mitigation planning for Gold Hill, and to Pam Sherman about weed management. Someone suggested getting a town goat.

Respectfully submitted, Gretchen Diefenderfer, Secretary

From: Webster, Kerry <kwebster@bouldercounty.org>
Sent: Tuesday, January 19, 2021 2:53 PM

Subject: High Wind Warning for Boulder County -No Open Burning 1/20/21

Good afternoon,
There has been a High Wind Warning issued for western Boulder County tomorrow, so there will be no burning allowed from 1/20/21 at 00:00 until 23:59 on 1/20/21 for the entirety of the county. Sustained winds of 35 to 45 are expected with gusts to 75 mph. They should be diminishing as the day progresses. If you have questions, please don’t hesitate to call.
Have a good day!

Larimer and Boulder Counties Between 6000 and 9000 Feet-
Jefferson and West Douglas Counties Above 6000 Feet/Gilpin/Clear
Creek/Northeast Park Counties Below 9000 Feet-
Including Estes Park, Glendevey, Nederland, Red Feather Lakes,
Bailey, Central City, Evergreen, Georgetown, Idaho Springs,
and Westcreek
228 PM MST Tue Jan 19 2021

…HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 5 PM MST WEDNESDAY…

* WHAT…West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 75 mph
expected.

* WHERE…The Northern Front Range Foothills and The Southern
Front Range Foothills.

* WHEN…From 2 AM to 5 PM MST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS…Strong winds will blow unsecured objects around. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
Travel will be difficult for high profile vehicles. Strong winds
will also causes areas of blowing snow.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

Strong winds may lead to property damage. Hazardous driving
conditions due to powerful cross winds will pose a serious risk
for drivers, especially for light weight and high profile
vehicles. Loose outdoor items should be brought inside or secured
properly.

Kerry Webster #6565
Senior Firefighter
BCSO Fire Management
kwebster@nullbouldercounty.org
Office: (303) 441-1466
Cell: (720) 415-6686

GOLD HILL FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT
BOARD OF DIRECTORS ZOOM AGENDA
JANUARY 19, 2021 7:00 PM

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OTHER BUSINESS

Temporary electricity for food pantry:
Boyd .
Forest Restoration Projects:
● Chris D and Kent will be meeting with Maya MacHammer
Grants:
● Kris Gibson, Marcus Moench, Chris D and Kent are working on looking at immediate/short term grants to provide legitimacy for department grant requests in the future.

WiFi for Fire Barn:
● Marcus Moench.

Arc Gis:
● Arc GIS, structure protection. Technology and mapping. Chris D.,
● This group will be working with Emma in the next few weeks to begin trials and practice using the application.

Topic: Special Town Meeting: Community Center – see below for information
Time: Jan 25, 2021 07:00 PM Mountain Time (US and Canada)

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Opportunity to Establish a Community Center

Serious efforts have been made over the years to create an accessible community center in Gold Hill that meets the range of functions the community would like support. Whether it be in discussions around the recent energy study or the personal conversations we’ve all had, many people in town think a community center would be a great addition. It could complement the store and inn, serve as a base for responding to emergencies/disasters, enable community events, provide a location for yoga, childcare or remote work. The possibilities are endless. The main problem in actualizing this has been the absence of a piece of land and space that could really work.

In order to reinvigorate this, a group of Gold Hill residents (for convenience we’re calling ourselves the “Friends of Gold Hill Community Center.”) have purchased the historical house at 900 Pine Street with the hope that it can ultimately be bought by the town as a community center. This was a spontaneous response to the opportunity. We found out it was available and that, if we could buy it before the end of the year, we could purchase it for a little under its assessed valuation. We managed to put it together quickly because it seemed to offer many possibilities to the town. Plus, if the town chose not to pursue acquiring this property, it seemed a safe bet that we could put it in better condition and sell it. Either way Gold Hill would be better off! We are not interested in making a profit from the town, but just to cover our investment.

We look forward to discussions with the Gold Hill Town Meeting and anyone else who is interested over the coming months around the community center opportunity! We envision a number of ways that the town could raise sufficient funds to purchase the place and we’re more than happy to assist through innovative financing arrangements and fundraising efforts! That said, there is no obligation for the town and all the details involved in any possible purchase by the town remain to be worked out.

We look forward to this special meeting on January 25 where we’ll be able to present more information, ideas, and details, answer questions, and begin to explore if there is sufficient interest to pursue this property for Gold Hill.

Looking forward to discussing this opportunity! We hope everyone finds it as exciting as we do!

Friends of the Gold Hill Community Center

Unofficial Gold Hill carolers (masked and socially distanced) will be in your neighborhood on Christmas Eve from 4-5 PM. Keep your eyes and ears peeled!

Thanks!
Val Crist
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GOLD HILL FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT
BOARD OF DIRECTORS ZOOM AGENDA
DECEMBER 15, 2020 7:00 PM

CALL TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
FIRE CHIEF’S REPORT
TRAINING REPORTS/RECRUITMENT
MAINTENANCE
EQUIPMENT
OTHER BUSINESS

Temporary electricity for food pantry:
Boyd or Emma can explain why power is needed for the food pantry. The discussion at the November meeting should be updated.

Forest Restoration Projects:
● Chris D and Kent will be meeting with Maya MacHammer the week of December 14 to identify strategic areas that would be beneficial from a fire suppression standpoint. In addition, we will need to start looking at ways we can reach out to the community to educate and address concerns that may come up this Spring regarding burning piles in Spring 2022.

Grants:
● Marcus Moench, Kris Gibson, Chris D and Kent are working on looking at immediate/short term grants to provide legitimacy for department grant requests in the future. In addition, they are looking to create an overall strategic document based on a previous document that Kris Gibson created which will help with applying to grants. This document will entail town history, role of the department, role of other departments, social and political landscape, hazards, changes in landscape, changes in funding, town goals, town buy in, etc. Kent and Chris D recommend looking at creating or expanding a grant subcommittee which would take on these tasks.

WiFi for Fire Barn:
● Marcus Moench is currently working on possibly using fiber from the school’s wifi to expand service which would provide a range of wifi that would reach the fire barn.

Possible 2020 Projects: New Technologies:
● Emma Dirolf is working with Chris D, Kent, and Dwight Debroux (Whitey, a new volunteer with Gold Hill Fire) to provide them training and login credentials for using Arc GIS online for a collector app used for structure protection. This project will require the purchase of iPad for conducting structure protection mapping in the district. Emma Dirolf is also working on looking for grant money for that with Chris D. The intent of this project is to introduce new technologies which would allow volunteers to have access to important information regarding structures in the district and the surrounding landscape which would increase personnel safety, quicken incident responses, and provide a higher level of service.
● This group will be working with Emma in the next few weeks to begin trials and practice using the application.

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Gold Hill Town Meeting
Monday, 7:00 p.m. December 14th, 2020
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1. Review of Previous Minutes (any additions or corrections)
2. Mountain Stewards – 7:10
o Gold Hill Resilient Renewable Energy Design Project and Feasibility Study – Sarah
3. Treasurer’s Report
4. Committee Reports
o Mountain Stewards
 Bee Safe Neighborhood
1. This program is now being sponsored through The People’s Bees https://www.thepeoplesbees.com
2. 75 Addresses must commit to either:
a. Level One Pledge: I will not use any insecticide products that include neonicotinoids or systemic poisons on my property.
b. Level Two Pledge: I will not use any insecticide products whatsoever on my property.
c. Level Three Pledge: I will not use any insecticide products whatsoever on my property, and will plant nectar- and pollen-rich flowers to feed the local bees.
3. They register online at https://www.thepeoplesbees.com/pledge
. Coordinator: Chrissy Maedke
a. More information: http://www.livingsystemsinst.org/sites/default/files/project_files/BeeBrochureMay2014.pdf
o Forestry and Forest Management
o Gold Hill School
o Museum
o Community Planning and Fundraising
o Cemetery
o Community Center
o SafeLink/NeighborLink
o AirLink
o Emergency Preparedness/Communications
o Weed Management
o Historical Zoning
o Food Pantry
 Electricity for fridge/freezer
o Fire Department
5. Approval of Non-Discrimination Statement (Finalize)
o The Gold Hill Town Meeting, Inc., does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender expression, age, citizenship status, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, political affiliation or military status, in any of its activities or operations. These activities include, but are not limited to, election of Town Council members, participation by any members of the Town Meeting area, selection of volunteers or vendors, or potential hiring and firing of any staff. We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of the Gold Hill Town Meeting, Inc., its partners, guests and attendees, volunteers, subcontractors and vendors.

6. Other Town News:
7. Upcoming Meetings/Events – Next Gold Hill Town Meeting: February 8th, 7:00 pm

GOLD HILL TOWN MEETING NEWSLETTER
Minutes of the October 12, 2020, Town Meeting by Zoom

Next Town Meeting will be Monday, December 14, 2020, 7:00 P.M. by Zoom

The meeting was called to order by Chair Emma Dirolf. Nineteen people signed on: Emma, Vice Chair Marielle Sidell, Secretary Gretchen Diefenderfer, Treasurer Martha Knapp, Member-at-Large Dan Maedke, Chrissy Maedke, Deb Yeager, Rick Sheingold, Erich Gundlach, Lacey Storey, Virginia Schultz, Maya MacHamer from the Fourmile Watershed Coalition, Val Crist, Marcus Moench, Elisabeth Caspari, Anya Brown, Sarah O’Brien, Sam Bennett, and Mercury.

Minutes of the August meeting were approved as published.

Treasurer’s Report – Martha reports – At the previous regular Town Meeting in August 2020 our bank balance was $15,732.47. Our current total cash assets are $17,999.74.
Revenue Summary: General Fund donation $1,386 from Sands’ Moving Sale fundraiser, Cemetery Fund donations $200, Community Relief Fund online donation $48.25, Water Harvesting/Ag Education Grant $4,000, additional funding for COVID-19 Response Fund $1500 and return merchandise refund $219.
Expense Summary: COVID Response Fund $1461.78 for Food Bank expenses and $3,624.20 Cemetery shed construction and signage.

General Fund $4,036.71; Cemetery $3,065.65; Safe Link (combined funds for SafeSite, AirLink, NeighborLink projects) $2,466.79; Community Planning/Fundraising $0 (zero;) Fund transfers: none

Current fund totals:
Forest Management $0 (zero;) Community Relief $2,375.20; COVID-19 Response Fund $2,055.39; Water Harvesting/Ag Education Grant $4,000.
Anticipated expenses for 2020: General Fund $50.00 for porta-potty maintenance, estimated $300 for liability insurance and estimated $80 for cleanup dumpsters, should that occur this year.
Non-discrimination Statement – Marcus said that we need a non-discrimination statement in the bylaws, specifically to apply for grants. Here is what we came up with:
The Gold Hill Town Meeting, Inc., does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender expression, age, citizenship status, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, political affiliation or military status, in any of its activities or operations. These activities include, but are not limited to, election of Town Council members, participation by any members of the Town Meeting area, selection of volunteers or vendors, or potential hiring and firing of any staff. We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of the Gold Hill Town Meeting, Inc., its partners, guests and attendees, volunteers, subcontractors and vendors.
Amending the bylaws is a two-step process. Amendments are brought up at a regular town meeting and voted on at the next regular meeting. We can finalize this statement at the December town meeting. If we change it, it will need to be finalized at the February meeting.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Mountain Stewards – Marcus reports on his discussion with Sarah Davis, County Consultant, on the Gold Hill energy study. They had planned a meeting with the Energy Commission, but decided to move to more vertical interactions by circulating a summary of their study findings, the history and proposed ways forward, then circulate their findings via town email list, Next Door, etc., Then they plan to hold discussion meetings before the report is due at the November 10 County Commissioners Meeting – possibly Zoom meetings, or get-togethers at the Store and/or one on one meetings with Dina, Virginia, Cat, Marcus, or Virginia. Short term goals are bulk purchases of heat pumps, etc., and paying for Energy Smart evaluations. The County has reserved some funds for implementation.
Forestry – Emma introduced Maya MacHamer of the Fourmile Watershed Group. In August Emma signed an MOU with 13 other groups on a shared vision to increase forest health and restoration and decrease fire hazards in the County. The Watershed Coalition applied for a grant for Caroline Ashley’s property and received $244,000 with a $100,000 match. The Ashram also received a $146,000 Natural Resource Conservation Center grant. Together this will be 180 acres of forest restoration and mitigation work. Multiple treatments will be employed – fuels mitigation in strategic areas, restoration of ecological habitat, encouraging aspen, and making some openings for wildlife encouraging diversity. This project should really help protect the Gold Hill area and the USFS has already asked where else they should figure out for the next project. This will probably start in June and go through the Fall. She would love to do an outreach meeting up here and maybe a field trip to explain the project and answer questions. The 180 acres consists of the area near Val’s and goes west to border around the Colorado Mountain Ranch and includes the Ashram – sort of L shaped. The goal is to provide a linked, complete area. They hope to have another race next year to help with the matching funds, which is the hardest part. The race last year was such a good beginning. They have momentum now, so we can start on Phase II before this one is finished up.
Virginia added that Wildfire Partners has a webinar Wednesday – a piece on mitigation, ember showers, etc. Gretchen will put out a town email. The County chipping program has had 350 participants in the mountain areas. The Sort Yard in Nederland is closing.
Everyone thanked Maya for her efforts on our behalf.
Gold Hill School – Chrissy reports that this is the third week of in-person classes after 5 weeks online. It’s going all right. They are off Mondays and meet T, W, Th, and Friday. They have 17 kids and another 8 online, so it’s a little tricky. They are wearing masks and can take mask breaks outside and for eating. Dan, as the custodian, is doing extensive cleaning. They’re looking at possibly school fundraising in the Spring. We’ll see how November and December go and follow County recommendations.
Chrissy also asked if the town wants to plan anything for Halloween – will have to follow Colorado guidelines – Covid19.colorado.gov/Halloween (covid19.colorado.gov is a good site to keep up with the State Guidelines as well as county by county). It is recommended to wrap treats individually and put your porch lights on if you want Trick or Treaters. So far, they are expecting this to be ok.
Museum – Deb reported that Marcus and Elisabeth have donated an old Weaver vehicle from their garage and the Museum is planning to create a community event to rebuild it to be a replica of the Bluebird bus that Tim Walter built and drove. It is a White Company chassis from sometime between 1916 and 1923. Last weekend several people moved it from Marcus and Elisabeth’s and parked it on the north side of Max’s garage. It is 16’ long and 7’wide. Tim reconfigured it as a bus with wooden seats. The license place is 1985 – Joe, Jr. drove it around. The plan is to begin work on it this spring. Anyone interested may join in the rebuilding project. It may be a static exhibit – not sure.
Marcus added that you can still turn the crank and the tires aren’t flat! They also found an old Gold Hill road sign in the garage. Deb has heard that our local Monkey Wrench Gang made signs to Gold Hill disappear along the Peak to Peak – Gretchen added Boulder Canyon signs as well.
Community Planning and Fundraising – Dan reported that he has a check for $217/pint glasses to get to Martha. He wants to make another purchase for the holidays. He moved to transfer $300 into Community Planning for this. Mari seconded it and all approved
Covid Relief Fund – Marcus reported that they received an extra $1500 from the Community Foundation. Aside from the grants to people, they have spent some of the money to support the Food Pantry. They also submitted a proposal a while ago for $4,000 for an environmental project involving a small water harvesting demonstration. They’re brainstorming how to involve the kids, where and how. This grant runs for a year so they have a while to figure it out.
Cemetery – No committee members were present, but we noticed from the Treasurer’s report that money has been spent for a new shed, and someone reported that yes, they’ve seen it.
Community Center – no report.
SafeLink – Deb reports that NeighborLink is in the process of revamping our phone/contact tree for emergency notifications. They want it to be as simple and direct as possible. She encourages people to form neighbor/friend groups to share contact and other information – especially in case of evacuation. Our community area is divided into the four directions – Deb is Old Town/South, Gretchen is East, Paul Roberts is South (the GH Subdivision), and Dina is west of town and we’ve set up circular communication between us. Our job is to make sure emergency information is communicated to everyone in the community, so each neighbor group should have a contact person for us to contact and to get back to us with a report about their group being informed. Then we can all touch base afterward as well, if need be. This is a work in progress. When it comes down to it, we may have to go door to door to contact new people we don’t know to explain this and see if they want to participate. We’ve sent out emails, but know some new people are not in the loop.
Virginia is working with Norm Skarstad in Lefthand, Val, and Amy down at the bottom of Lickskillet to include them.
Gretchen added that, when we were evacuated for the Fourmile Fire, it all worked organically to inform everyone because neighbors jumped to let everyone know. NeighborLink developed after that to organize better, and we’ve now added email addresses and expanded the list through the town website (goldhilltown.com) to stay in touch and we can send out emergency information and updates that way. Also, everyone can sign of for alerts through Everbridge – Boulder County’s reverse 9-1-1- through the Office of Emergency Management (boulderoem.com).
Val asked if we are certain we can contact new people/renters, etc., to be aware to join in. Deb said that they’ve been given Welcome Buckets with information about it, but we seem to need to follow up.
AirLink – no report, but Gretchen reported that several people were up recently working on the repeater up on the ridge. Deb added that they’re our back up if the phones are out. It’s a two-day course to become a Ham and if several people are interested they will get an instructor. Contact Dina Elder if you’re interested. There’s lots of online information, too. Rick suggested that we should have a map of the Hams so we know where our nearest one is. Emma said that she teaches GIS and can put together a map.
Deb will add Food Pantry information to the Welcome buckets.
Other Town News – Roads – Joanne Cole is our self-appointed bug-the-county person and wrote a letter to the Road Department regarding the condition of our roads, particularly Sunshine, which she sent to several of us. Their response is they’re trying to do the best they can with their manpower. – that they do work on our roads every week. The speed limit up here is 20 mph and speed creates washboard, so slowing down helps.
Weed Management – Gretchen said that, at this point, weed whack for fire mitigation.
Historic Zoning – no report
Fire Department – update from Leslie Finn – COVID tests are available in Nederland Thursdays and in Allenspark on Fridays. These are drive-through. There was a possibility of having it in Gold Hill, but most didn’t want it in town.
Rick added that there is also free testing at Stazio Field on 63rd Street.
The Nederland food pantry has asked if we’d like free flu shots.
Leslie will convey our concerns to Rebecca and we’ll see.
Mining – no report. Gretchen said it seems to be on hiatus now.
More Other News – Deb wanted to add that they will be combining the Wednesday and Monday Food Pantries to Monday only and will be meeting to discuss that. They will also be combining the volunteers and are working on logistics.
Weed management – Anya wanted to add that using Monsanto products up here kills bees. Chrissy reported that the School lost their whole observation hive – they all died. They don’t know exactly why. She would love for Gold Hill to be a Bee Safe community and encourages practices other than chemicals for weed control. Pam Sherman has been our weed guru and has lots of information on alternatives. Sarah added that there is also interest in Boulder County to look into Fire Retardent /Slurry and the possibility that ingredients in that could be destructive. Gretchen thought it was basically detergent with iron added for color, but Sarah didn’t think so. It was suggested that we get in touch with Maya with the fourmilewatershed@nullgmail.com because they did a water study and may know.
Respectfully submitted, Gretchen Diefenderfer, Secretary

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COVID testing time change! 3:30-5:30p
Importance: High

COVID testing at NCC (Nederland Community Center) will now be done from 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm! Please help get the word out on this change from BCPH.
Thanks, Dawn

Dawn Baumhover
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Yes, the rise in positive COVID seems to suggest that we should Zoom this board meeting.

GOLD HILL FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
AGENDA
7:00 PM November 17, 2020

CALL TO ORDER
SWEARING IN OF CHRIS DRIOLF
ATTENDANCE
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
FIRE CHIEF’S REPORT
CALLS: Lefthand Wildfire
TRAINING REPORTS/RECRUITMENT
MAINTENANCE
EQUIPMENT:

OTHER BUSINESS
Forest Restoration Projects Maya MacHamer
WiFi for Fire Barn
Possible 2020 Projects: new technologies
Cisterns: rock and drainage improvements
Dry Hydrant completion
Sustainability for FPD: solar, etc.

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