The Mancos Town Board of Trustees on April 8 swore in three new members and reappointed several officials.
The meeting opened with the swearing in of new trustees Ed Hallam, Corey Jabour and Max Loving. Afterward, the trustees heard from two residents during citizen comments.
The first, Mark Worth, spoke about a 1960 easement between his property and the town, a topic raised again during a March meeting. He asked the town to work with him and his wife to establish a new easement and said he would like the town to help maintain the driveway used by the town.
He also requested that the trustees follow the intention of the board members who established the easement in 1960.
“We want to work with you. We want to find a solution,” he said.
Katie McClure asked the trustees when a press release about information discussed at the previous meeting would be sent to the community.
Following announcements, the trustees reappointed Mayor Pro Tem Brent McWhirter.
They also reappointed town clerk and treasurer Heather Alvarez, reappointed Marshal Justin Goodall and renewed their contract with town attorney David Liberman at a rate of $215 per hour, an increase of $15 per hour.
Liquor license renewals were also discussed for the Family Dollar Store, Columbine Inc. and Mancos Liquor LLC.
After an executive session “for the purpose of receiving legal advice on specific legal questions” related to the Mancos River diversion, the trustees adjourned the meeting.
