All Entries in the "Utilities" Category
Council Okays Patel’s Zoning Request
Following the recommendation made September 9th by the City of Lamar Planning and Zoning Commission, the Lamar City Council approved a zoning change for Lots 2 and 9 of Forest Park Place Subdivision. The vote was preceded by a public hearing on the business proposal for the acreage owned by local businessman, Peter […]
Lamar Chamber of Commerce Seeking Board Members
LAMAR, COLORADO – The Lamar Chamber of Commerce is seeking business and community professionals, interested and willing to dedicate their time, energy, and expertise, to serve on the Lamar Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors. Candidates must be willing to serve a three year term, beginning January 1, 2015. The Chamber Board of Directors […]
Granada Trustees Approve New Billing Procedures
The Granada Trustees approved combining several savings accounts into the general operating account for future transactions. “This will make things less complicated for the town,” said Jackie Malone, Town Clerk. She said she has to write separate checks from different accounts to pay bills and using a general operating account will be easier. “Each of […]
Holly Trustees Renew Sheriff Contract
With a three to two vote, the Holly Trustees renewed the annual contract with the Prowers County Sheriff’s office for 2015. The town will pay $51,000 for law enforcement coverage of the community for the year for 40 hours per week. During earlier discussions on the contract, several Trustees felt more attention should be […]
Urban Redevelopment Authority Discusses Antique Alley Request
New procedures for funding requests from the Lamar Urban Redevelopment Authority were put into play prior to the City Council Meeting, Monday, September 29. The Council meets as the Authority Board. Antique Alley, a new family-owned business venture in the former Davis Western Store, requested funding from the Lamar Urban Redevelopment Authority to […]
Thrall Joins Lamar Utility Board
The Lamar Utility Board officer line-up was reorganized following the swearing-in of Doug Thrall to the board on Tuesday, September 30, by Judge Larry Stutler. Thrall’s appointment was confirmed the night before by the Lamar City Council for a full, five-year term. There were no changes in the actual line-up as Mike Bryant […]
ARPA Board Continues to Evaluate Power Plant Options
Press Release At its meeting on September 25, the Arkansas River Power Authority (ARPA) Board of Directors approved a resolution finding that it would be economically beneficial to dispose of and/or decommission the Lamar Repowering Project, rather than continue to maintain it in “cold standby”. This finding was based on reports prepared by a variety […]
PCDI Discusses Potential Local Impact of Amendment 68
Members Feel Weak Reporting Shown from National Papers on S.E. Colorado Business Climate! Larry Lusher, PCDI board member, commented on a letter sent to Prowers County Development Incorporated, suggesting Prowers County consider re-establishing horse racing at the Gateway race track in Holly. A newspaper clipping highlighting economic growth attributed to casino gambling and an events […]
City Council Moves to Complete Sportsplex, Sets Public Hearing on Zoning for Patel Property
Greater Outdoors Colorado has approved a grant for the City of Lamar for funding to complete the remaining two ball fields at the city’s four-plex. The first of the four fields, off Savage Avenue in Lamar, was completed in 2010, enabling Lamar to host a Cal Ripkin World Series event. Rick Akers, Lamar Parks and […]
CO Revenue Forecast Shows Continued Growth
DENVER — Monday, Sept. 22, 2014 — The latest revenue forecast shows continued growth with the state’s General Fund revenue expected to grow 7.4 percent in FY 2014-15 and 6.4 percent in FY 2015-16. Projections show an increase of $80.9 million in FY 2014-15, or 0.8 percent higher than compared to the June […]
Colorado Unemployment Situation for August 2014
Non farm payroll jobs decreased 700 over the month from July to August to 2,447,400 jobs, according to the survey of business establishments. Private sector payroll jobs decreased 700 and government was unchanged over the month. According to the survey of households, the unemployment rate decreased two tenths of a percentage point in […]
Electricity Thieves “Play” with Fire
Some people are stealing electricity from Lamar Light and Power and their illegal hookups have the potential for danger. Light Plant Superintendent, Houssin Hourieh, told the Lamar Utilities Board, his crews have come upon several instances where people ‘jump’ an electrical meter to skip out on payments. Fortunately, it’s not a widespread situation, but Hourieh […]
Task Force Created for Local Issues Over Oil-Gas Development
Gov. Hickenlooper announces members of oil and gas task force to address local authority, land use and oil and gas development DENVER — Monday, Sept. 8, 2014 — Gov. John Hickenlooper today announced the members of the task force that will address land use issues and the role of state and local government in […]
Finance and Maintenance Discussed by Granada Trustees
Granada will host an information session on September 19 for a gathering of elected officials and staff from Granada, Holly and the Prowers County Commissioners. Prowers County Development Incorporated Executive Director, Lance Benninghoff, told the Granada Trustees, Wednesday, September 10, DOLA and OEDIT representatives will provide information on how to qualify for a REDI Grant […]
P and Z Commission Recommends Zoning Change for Patel Property
On a four to one vote, members of the Lamar Planning and Zoning Commission approved a zoning change for property owned by Lamar businessman, Peter Patel from O-E Open Estates, to R-1 Residential and C-2 Commercial. Their recommendation will be forwarded to the Lamar City Council for action. Patel owns the Days Inn Motel on […]
House Fire on North 12th in Lamar
A rental property at 408 North 12th Street caught fire shortly after 3pm, Tuesday, September 9. Lamar Fire and Ambulance crews responded while the Lamar Police Department blocked access to the streets and Atmos Gas turned off the gas flow into the house. Residents from several streets away said they heard some kind of explosion […]
Thrall Gets Nod from Lamar Utility Board
Lamar businessman, Doug Thrall, received a unanimous vote of recommendation to become a board member from the Lamar Utilities Board, during their Tuesday, September 9 meeting. The recommendation will be forwarded to the Lamar City Council for action during their September 29 meeting. Thrall appeared before the board to answer questions regarding a potential conflict […]
Public Hearing on Zoning Change for Proposed Subdivision Set for Sept 9
Lamar residents have noticed some fence work on the western side of the north end of town over the past several months. A wire fence was erected on the south end of the Sonic Drive-In parking lot between Pit Stop earlier this summer. The fence sets off Lots 2 and 9 which borders Holly Street […]
Holly Trustees Discuss Insurance, Utilities
The Holly Trustees scheduled a work session in preparation for the 2015 budget. “As the utilities comprise the largest portion of the budget, I recommend we begin there,” said Marsha Willhite, City Administrator. The session is set for September 15 and discussion will also focus on the costs associated with funding a town police […]
Lamar Utility Customers Alert to Payment Scam
Citizens, In an effort to protect citizens the City of Lamar Police Department and Lamar Light and Power want to inform you of scam information. A person or company has been calling citizens and businesses to inform them that they needed to pay a light bill over the telephone in order to keep their […]