Town of Eads June 14 Meeting Minutes
The Regular Meeting of the Town of Eads Board of Trustees was called to order by Mayor Shields, Tuesday, June 14, 2016 at 5:00 p.m. in the City Hall. Shealynn McCracken, Assistant Town Clerk, took roll call:
Mayor – Joe D. Shields- present
Trustees – Present –Dennis Pearson, Terry Riley, and Kathy McCracken
Absent-Justin McLoud and Larry Gifford
Federal red tape causes harmful delays to water storage efforts in Northern Colorado
Congressman Ken Buck published an op-ed in the Colorado Statesman and released a video Friday to highlight the ways in which federal laws have exacerbated the water shortage issues experienced in northern Colorado. He specifically highlights the Northern Integrated Supply Project (NISP), an effort to increase water storage in northern Colorado through the creation of a new reservoir.
If you have ever escaped from blazing hot sun in a shady spot under a tree, you know how these natural air conditioners can make you feel more comfortable. A mature shade tree can block up to 90 percent of solar radiation, which could translate to a significant reduction in your home cooling cost. A Pennsylvania study found that air conditioning needs could be reduced by up to 75 percent by shading a house with trees!
Click It or Ticket Runs July 18-24
Seat belt usage rates for Colorado rural communities are some of the lowest in the state. In fact, according to a 2015 CDOT survey, three of the five lowest counties for seat belt use in Colorado are rural — Baca (67.1 percent), Delta (70.8 percent) and Montrose (75.5 percent).
Colorado Governor John Hickenlooper ordered flags remain lowered at half-staff to honor the victims of the attack in Baton Rouge, Louisiana and as proclaimed by President Barack Obama. Flags should remain lowered until sunset on Friday, July 22, 2016.
Flags were ordered to be lowered on July 15 in honor of the victims of the attack in Nice, France.
The full text of the president’s proclamation:
THE WHITE HOUSE
Office of the Press Secretary
By Sharon Scott
Our communities would like to express their condolences to the family of Gerald Nix, who passed away recently. Gerald was a teacher at Plainview School for several years. From there, he taught in Tribune, KS, where he resided until a couple years ago, when he moved to California to be nearer his youngest son. His services were Monday morning in Tribune, KS.
The Regular Meeting of the Kiowa County Commissioners was called to order at 9:05 a.m. on June 30, 2016. Scott opened the meeting with prayer and Pledge of Allegiance. Those present were:
Richard Scott, Chairman of the Board
Cindy McLoud, Commissioner
Donald Oswald, Commissioner
Delisa Weeks, County Clerk
Tina Adamson, County Administrator
By Chris Sorensen
Hot days ahead, with daytime highs in the upper 90s to low 100s, however periods of slight relief are on the way as the Colorado monsoon season begins to build.
Sunday’s high is expected to be around 100. Look for a slight chance of isolated thunderstorms later in the afternoon, continuing into the evening. Lightning and strong wind gusts will be the primary risks.
The Regular Meeting of the Kiowa County Commissioners was called to order at 9:05 a.m. on June 30, 2016. Scott opened the meeting with prayer and Pledge of Allegiance. Those present were:
