Notes from the February 14, 2022 Meeting

Next Town Meeting will be Monday April 11^th, 2022, 7:00 P.M. by Zoom

 Chair Emma Dirolf called the meeting to order.  Only seven people attended: Emma, Marcus Moench, Virginia Schultz, Secretary Gretchen Diefenderfer, Leslie Finn, and Rick Sinner. As we did not have a quorum, this was not an official Gold Hill Town Meeting, no votes could be taken, but we decided to have a meeting and publish what news we had.

Minutes of the December meeting could not be approved, but there were no corrections or additions.

Treasurer’s report – no report

COMMITTEE REPORTS

Mountain Stewards/Forestry and Forest Management – Virginia reported that lots of things are happening.  The pursuit of solar bulk buying is moving along.  Cat Russell has made a Denver contact – step by step.  The committee is still working on a climate action map which will help look at the best ways to take action.

         Things accomplished: CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) was great last year and will be started up again this year. Electric vehicle charging station – they are waiting – there is new information all the time – they’ve looked at locations.  Attending the Marshall Fire debriefing yielded many lessons, i.e., wood fences just guide the fire along.  They are looking at how transfer funding and grant money in order to have larger impacts.

         May 7 is National Wildfire Community Preparedness Day.  Erin Fried of the Boulder Watershed collective sent the following email: The Gold Hill Mountain Stewards and The Boulder Watershed Collective want to let Gold Hill residents know about a national initiative: May 7^th: Wildfire Community Preparedness Day. This national campaign, developed by The National Fire Protection Association, is a day focused around getting people and organizations together to take action to raise wildfire awareness and reduce wildfire risks. To help fund the cost of any ‘Preparedness Day’ projects you may have in mind, you can apply for $500 funds (https://webportalapp.com/appform/login/wildfireprepday2022) – deadline is Monday, Feb 28th, 2022. For questions or comments about this national campaign, feel free to email: erin@nullboulderwatershedcollective.org

         The Mountain Stewards meet once a month.  The next meeting is March 7 at 7 pm.  Contact Virginia if you’re interested (Virginia.Schultz@nullColorado.EDU)

         As for the Grant ($29,000), they are looking for workers to help on May 7 and in June.  They have submitted an application to extend the Wildfire Grant as they have not spent all the money yet and the deadline is May 26.  Teams Inc. has a lot of labor available in June.  They can work on things like weed whacking, hauling slash, perimeter work on homes, flashing projects.  Julien with the Watershed Collective (WSC) is looking at costs.  How to get on the list?  Call Virginia 303-442-2226.

         The WSC is again looking to do the Sunset Trail Race and to use money raised to support wildfire mitigation.  Kris Gibson, Maya MacHamer, Marcus, and Leslie are working on more grants.

         Mill levy increase for the Fire Department – there was an informal discussion on Sunday at the Store – lots of questions – broad support there.

There were few other Committee Reports –

Museum – Gretchen reports that the Calendar Committee is gearing up for the 2023 Calendar and welcomes any ideas, pictures, poems, drawings, etc., as well as anyone who would like to join the committee.

Fire Department – Leslie reports that all personnel who needed CPR recertifications attended the class last Saturday.  New(ish) firefighter Max Mazurkiewicz finished the Fire Academy and is going to pursue his EMT this spring, which is huge for us as we need medical responders.  The County is finally plowing in front of the station, which is very nice. And they are plugging away at trainings.

Other Town News – Emma has heard from the Speed Study person and he will join us at the April GHTM.

Notes by Gretchen Diefenderfer, Secretary of the GHTM

Forgot to put the time – first calendar committee meeting for 2023 GH Calendar: Tuesday, February 15, 10:30am.  As always, we’re looking for ideas as well as almost anything to do with Gold Hill – photos, drawings, poems, and anyone who would like to join the committee.  Let us know,  Marie, Gretchen, and Marilyn

GOLD HILL FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT

February 15, 2022

7:00 PM

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85022067034?pwd=amRDbmtNYXFLUHZDZGhic1l5czNmQT09

 CALL TO ORDER

ATTENDANCE

APPROVAL OF MINUTES 

FIRE CHIEF’S MINUTES  

SUMMARY FOR 2021

CALLS:   COMPARISON

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

         New volunteers MAINTENANCE: 
         Vehicles 

                     Equipment

EQUIPMENT: 

                     Inventory

                     Condition

OTHER BUSINESS 

Mill Levy Campaign

Forest Projects: 

Grass mowing around Gold Hill

Designated Election Official

Bookkeeper:  Update.

Website:  Update.

Hi All,

Please join us. Rich

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Gold Hill Town Meeting

Monday, 7:00 p.m. February 14th, 2022

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Review of Previous Minutes (additions or corrections)

Treasurer’s Report

Committee Reports

Mountain Stewards 

Forestry and Forest Management

Gold Hill School

IMA

Museum 

Community Planning and Fundraising 

Cemetery

Community Center

SafeLink/NeighborLink 

Emergency Preparedness/Communications

AirLink 

Weed Management

Historical Zoning

Fire Department

Other Town News: 

Speed Study Update

Have asked a county rep to attend, as I was told the study would be ready by this meeting. No word from them yet.

Community Concerns 

Upcoming Meetings/Event

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Next Gold Hill Town Meeting: April 11th, 7:00 pm

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The Gold Hill Mountain Stewards and The Boulder Watershed Collective want to let Gold Hill residents know about a national initiative: May 7^th: Wildfire Community Preparedness Day. This national campaign, developed by The National Fire Protection Association, is a day focused around getting people and organizations together to take action to raise wildfire awareness and reduce wildfire risks. To help fund the cost of any ‘Preparedness Day’ projects you may have in mind, you can apply for $500 funds (https://webportalapp.com/appform/login/wildfireprepday2022) – deadline is Monday, Feb 28th, 2022. For questions or comments about this national campaign, feel free to email: erin@nullboulderwatershedcollective.org

Hey, it’s time to start on the 2023 Gold Hill Calendar!  As always, we’re looking for ideas, pictures, art work, poems and for anyone who wants to join us on the committee.  We’re having our first meeting next Tuesday, the 15^th, we think at Marie’s.  Let us know!

Thanks, Gretchen, Marie, and Marilyn

GOLD HILL FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT

AND PENSION BOARD AGENDAS

January 18, 2022, 7:00 PM

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CALL TO ORDER

ATTENDANCE

APPROVAL OF MINUTES 

FIRE CHIEF’S MINUTES  

SUMMARY FOR 2021

CALLS:   COMPARISON 2020 – 2021

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:   NEW LEADERSHIP POSITIONS

                      Training team members

                      Past training

                      Upcoming training

         New volunteers MAINTENANCE: 
         Vehicles 

                     Equipment

EQUIPMENT: 

                     Inventory

                     Condition

OTHER BUSINESS 

Forest Projects:   Maya

Mill Levy Increase of 16.00 mills from 6.64 for total of 22.64:

• Timetable and deadlines
  • Language this month
  • March Certification
  • April Ballots Mail
  • May Special Election

Exemption from Audit.  2020 adoption signatures, 2021 to be signed in                         February:   Jessica

Bookkeeper:  Need to advertise and hire part time bookkeeper.

Website:  Discussion on how we can delegate/hire someone to maintain the website.

Adjourn as FPD, reconvene at Pension Board.

PENSION BOARD

CALL TO ORDER

ATTENDANCE

APPROVAL OF MINUTES 

Pension Board replacement for Kris Gibson.

Pension Board Chair:  Discussion.

Gold Hill Town Meeting

Monday, 7:00 p.m. December 12th, 2021

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Review of Previous Minutes (additions or corrections)

Treasurer’s Report

Vote: 900 Pine as Community Center

Comments and Input

Vote

Committee Reports

Mountain Stewards 

Forestry and Forest Management

Gold Hill School

IMA

Museum 

Community Planning and Fundraising 

Cemetery

Community Center

SafeLink/NeighborLink 

Emergency Preparedness/Communications

AirLink 

Weed Management

Historical Zoning

Fire Department

Other Town News: 

Speed Study Update

Boulder County Transportation provided the following update: “The draft report is nearly done and [it will be sent out] internally to get concurrence probably early next week. After it has been reviewed, [they will] pass it along to [us]. [They have] also been working on finishing [the] speed management plan and should hopefully be ready for the next steps of the process around the beginning of the year.”

Community Concerns 

 Opportunity to end dispersed shooting on NFS lands:

http://sign.moveon.org/petitions/fully-fund-the-boulder-rifle-club-expansion?source=rawlink&utm_source=rawlink&share=24f3aa2f-d9c4-48f2-a821-36d7cd6b1d8c

Upcoming Meetings/Event

Wildfire Mitigation Efforts: Summary

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Next Gold Hill Town Meeting: February 14th, 7:00 pm

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The days WILL get longer!

Neighborhood

Solstice Celebration

with

Kort McCumber

Saturday, December 18^th starting at 5:00

 weather permitting*

Outside on Gold Run Street, behind the store

BRING A LIGHT OR COME AS A LIGHT

Hosted by

Elisabeth & Marcus

and

The Gold Hill Store & Pub

Elisabeth and Marcus will provide fire pits, heat lamps, and hot cider and rum — and Kort playing on our terrace

Delicious food and more drinks available to buy at the store,

including special Polish sausages procured by Robert, Beata and Max

Please be courteous — come vaccinated or masked, don’t come if you’re feeling sick!  Thanks and Love 

*backup date: The Solstice – Tuesday, December 21^st.  If weather is dubious, look for a notice from Gretchen re change of plan on the Gold Hill town website or check with one of the hosts

Happy Holiday Season!

Do you like to sing Christmas carols?  Do you like to hear a caroling group singing carols?  Would you like to go caroling on Thursday, December 16^th, 2021?

If you’re interested in caroling, meet at the Pub on Thursday, December 16^th at 5:30 pm.  Jay will have some great cider and hand pies for you to purchase to get through the hungries of the dinner hour.  We’ll provide you with lyric songbooks or a pdf of the lyrics.  We’ll carol as a group and visit the houses of those that want to hear our singing. It should be lots of fun and many of you have asked about singing Christmas carols around town.

If you like to hear Christmas carols, let Deb and Max know and we will stop by your house and sing to you.

Let us know if you intend to sing with the group and if you would want to carry a booklet of lyrics or if you’d like the pdf and we’ll be sure to have everything ready for you.  We’ll finish the night at the Yeager’s for some hot chocolate!  Hopefully we’ll have some wonderful snow to complete the evening.  RSVP if you can please!  303 449 0454, deb@nullmountainvisions.net, or max@nullyeagerexcavating.com

Deb and Max

CORRECT LINK https://www.eventbrite.com/e/rain-barrel-webinar-how-and-why-of-water-harvesting-at-your-home-tickets-210746768257

If you are in the Gold Hill Fire Protection District you will be entered in a drawing – must attend webinar – to WIN two barrels and connector kit with cement blocks!

Rain Barrel WEBINAR – How and  Why of Water Harvesting at Your Home!

Posted: Monday, November 15, 2021

Rain Barrel WEBINAR – How and  Why of Water Harvesting at Your Home!   Thursday, November 18, 2021,  5:45 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Zoom link will be sent when you register at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/rain-barrel-webinar-how-and-why-of-water-harvesting-at-your-home-tickets-210746768257 Webinar Content: Rain barrels are the perfect addition to your home gardens! They allow you to conserve water, expand your gardens […]

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Rain Barrel WEBINAR – How and  Why of Water Harvesting at Your Home!                                                                                                                      

Thursday, November 18, 2021                                                                                                                                                                                                                    

5:45 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.                                                                                                                                                                                                                          

Zoom link will be sent when you register at: https://www.eventbrite.com/order-form?eid=210746768257

Webinar Content: Rain barrels are the perfect addition to your home gardens! They allow you to conserve water, expand your gardens and protect our rivers. In this webinar, you will receive information on what type of rain barrel to buy and step-by-step instructions on how to install your rain barrel(s) at home.

If you are in the Gold Hill Fire Protection District you will be entered in a drawing – must attend webinar – to WIN two barrels and connector kit with cement blocks!

Presented by: Jessica Thrasher, Education and Outreach Manager for the Colorado Stormwater Center at Colorado State University

Jessica has a bachelor’s degree in Sociology from Southern Methodist University and a master’s degree in International Development Anthropology from Colorado State University. She is a passionate water conservation educator, advocate, and practitioner. Jessica loves gardening and is continually finding ways to incorporate more native plants into her landscape and squeeze in one more vegetable into her food production gardens. She is a Certified Permaculture Designer, Certified Rainwater Harvesting Practitioner, and Qualified Water Efficient Landscaper (QWEL) Certified and loves talking about incorporating rain barrels, rain gardens, and native plants into landscapes, protecting our water quality, and how to choose garden designs that stack multiple beneficial functions including beauty, habitat for pollinators and diversity.

Supported by the Community Foundation and sponsored by the Gold Hill Town Meeting and the Colorado Stormwater Center at Colorado State University.

GOLD HILL FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT

November 16, 2021

7:00 PM

ZOOM INVITE TO FOLLOW

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

                  New volunteers MAINTENANCE: 

                     Vehicles 

                     Equipment

EQUIPMENT:  Committee report:  Chief, Kris G.

                     Inventory

                     Condition

OTHER BUSINESS 

Mill Levy Increase of 16.00 mills from 6.64 for total of 22.64:

• Process overview.John Chml, Esq.
• Why :
  • Current budget from property tax generated $42,368.00.
  • We need to improve our abilities to respond to emergencies, fire, health and accident.
  • Upgrade current services and equipment.
  • Wildfire threats mean we should conduct more mitigation for our residents.
  • Timing:Language ready in January 2022. Certified in March, ballots mailed in April,  for May 2022 Special Election.
  • If successful, mill levy would start in 2023.
  • Undertake analysis of existing fire barn and develop a strategy to improve or replace.
  • Goal of improving ISO insurance rating from 10.

Barbour Cistern Contribution  Offer of $2,500.00.

• Lefthand requires $5,000.00
• Fourmile requires an amount equal to $1.00 per gallon and a basic response of 10,000 gallons
• Gold Hill FPD previous cistern contribution requirement $5,000.00.

UTV Purchase Community Foundation Grant Money:

• Identify UTV brand and equipment and purchase.Rick S, Chris D and Kent

New Station-Community Center :  

• 900 Pine process and vote
• 2021 Gold Hill Community Space Survey Results.
• Time frame for new barn?

Forest Projects:  

• Maya MacHamer : Update on progress.

GOLD HILL “FLASH MOB” HOLIDAY BOUTIQUE…..on Saturday, November 13^th from 11 am until 2 pm.  There are no supply chain issues in Gold Hill and the folks at the Pub, the Red Store, Amy Fortunato’s little store, and the Gold Hill Museum would love to have you visit them to make your purchase for holiday gift giving!  We are ready for a Gold Hill Holiday Boutique and this year we will be able to offer you lots of options AND wrap your gifts for you. If you need us to take your gifts to the post office for you for shipping, we will do that as well.

Remember your masks and bring cash for great products and everything that you purchase.  This will be a cash only event.  In years past groups of people enjoying a day of shopping with their friends for the purpose of supporting local businesses have saved small businesses by being mindful of what is available in the local area and spending cash to help out the local retailers.

Each location will have different items for you to consider:  artwork from artists of Gold Hill at the Pub; antiques and beautiful handmade pottery at the Red Store; wonderful, creative jewelry at Amy’s little shop, and t shirts, tote bags, towels, aprons, books, glasses, and calendars at the museum.  Here is your opportunity to get your holiday purchasing completed early AND support the local economy.  All of these retailers and your historic museum would love to help you make this year a special gift-giving year.  We have all been affected by the pandemic and this is a great way to have a win-win boutique and fun day in Gold Hill.

The museum will have fresh cookies for you, the Red Store will have hot tea for you, and the Pub will have a myriad of options for you to eat and drink.    Additionally, if you purchase at all  locations, you’ll receive a special gift for participating.

Come join us for a great day of fun in Gold Hill.  We are anxious to see you and get the holidays started off in a great way!

Water Harvesting Workshops Nov 11 & 13  in Gold Hill – FREE!

Please register in advance at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/water-harvesting-workshops-nov-11-13-in-gold-hill-tickets-208297462317

Workshop #1 — RAINWATER HARVESTING USING CHICKEN COOP ROOF. Join us from 10 a.m. to 12 noon on Thursday November 11th in Gold Hill to learn about permaculture design, rainwater harvesting, and backyard chickens. Get hands on experience installing a rain catchment system and learn how to integrate various garden elements for a more resilient and functional design. Meet at the Gold Hill Store, 531 Main Street, Gold Hill at 9:50 a.m. to walk to location.

Workshop #2 — RAIN BARREL INSTALLATION AND INFILTRATION BASIN Join us from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday November 13th in Gold Hill to learn about permaculture design, and how to prioritize the placing of various landscape elements such as patios, walkways, rain barrels, and overflow rain gardens. Get hands on experience installing a rain catchment system and considerations around rain gardens and infiltration basins. Meet at the Gold Hill Store, 531 Main Street, Gold Hill at 9:50 a.m. to walk to location.

Workshop #3 — RAIN BARREL INSTALLATION AND STORM WATER MANAGEMENT Join us from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday November 13th in Gold Hill to learn about optimizing water resources on a residential lot. Learn about permaculture design with special focus on storm water management. Get hands on experience installing a rain catchment system. Meet at the Gold Hill Store, 531 Main Street, Gold Hill at 12:50 p.m. to walk to location.

Please dress for the weather and that can mean sun, rain, snow, hot, cold or windy! You are encouraged to bring plenty of water and your own snacks. If you wish to join in with the work please know that you do so at your own risk. All our welcome, but please leave pets at home.

FREE OF CHARGE! Sponsored by a grant from the Community Foundation and supported by the Gold Hill Town Meeting and Padden Permaculture.

From: Patrick Padden <patrick@nullpaddenpermaculture.com>

Residential rain barrel and stormwater workshop at the Gold Hill Store

Learn about water harvesting strategies in our unique climate.  Get hands-on experience with rain barrel installation and overflow management to make the most of rainwater and snow melt.  Learn about the process for creating an integrated permaculture concept design for your own home which integrates water, gardens, walkways, chickens, and patios, as a way to bring more life, beauty and abundance into your immediate habitat.  

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Hey all, for us in the mountains, there aren’t a lot of things to vote on, but there is the School Board and three ballot issues.  If you have not mailed your ballot, you will need to drop it off by 7:00 pm on Tuesday.

https://www.bouldercounty.org/elections/information/voting-locations/

Sending along from Virginia Schultz

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Subject: Boulder’s mountain ecosystems: What can we learn from long-term data?