The Cedaredge Town Council placed a moratorium on medical marijuana dispensaries for one year during a special meeting on Thursday, Nov. 12.

The trustees also approved the Colorado Employee Benefit Trust (CEBT) as vendor for the town’s health insurance program.

They also discussed the process of recruiting a police chief, including the establishment of an advisory committee, to include Gene Gold and Lynn Spears.

After taking these actions, the trustees adjourned the special meeting and convened their regular monthly work session.

During the work session, Cedaredge trustees discussed the likelihood that, pending the approval of  Resolution 21-2009 and Resolution 22-2009, water rates for Cedaredge water users are going to be increased while the capital improvement fee is going to be reduced.

Currently, the monthly rates charged to “in town” water users are $16.50 for 10,000 gallons, plus a $7 capital improvement fee to fund the replacement of 4.2 miles of water line, plus an $8 debt service assessment fee to cover the debt service payment and required annual reserve, associated with the replacement of a “significant portion of the Town’s water distribution lines.”

If approved by the trustees, Resolution  21-2009 would modify Resolution 11-1999, reducing the capital improvement fee to $4 per month in 2010, $3 per month in years 2011, 2012, 2013 and the first four months of 2014, and eliminating the capital improvement debt by May 2014.

By contrast, if approved by the trustees, Resolution 22-2009 would raise the water rates by $4.50 per month, establishing the base rate at $21 per month, and increasing the number of gallons allowed to 12,000.

The trustees also discussed a proposed resolution (Resolution 23-2009) to provide the revenue needed to maintain minimal operational expense of the animal shelter for 2010; discussed at length whether or not to accept the Planning and Zoning Commission’s most recent draft of the new Land Development and Zoning Code (Title 16); personnel updates including the resignation of Tree Board member Joe Capodice and the retirement of Tree Board member Charles Baker, leaving the tree board three members short. The Cedaredge Municipal Code mandates a tree board for the Town of Cedaredge, consisting of seven members, six of whom shall be appointed by the town mayor with the approval of the board of trustees, and one trustee.

The trustees also discussed hiring Dave Wall as the new water treatment plant operator; and the updating of the town’s personnel manual.

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