John Scarffe


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Black Hawk prohibits short-term rentals

The Black Hawk City Council prohibited short-term rentals during a regular meeting on February 28, 2024, at City Hall, 211 Church Street in Black Hawk. The Council also purchased properties. City Attorney Corey Hoffmann introduced an ordinance amending Article IV of Chapter 16 of the City of Black Hawk Municipal Code, eliminating short-term rentals as a permitted accessory use in... READ MORE >

Golden Gate Fire tables CWPP talk

The Golden Gate Fire Protection District Board tabled a discussion of the CWPP and addressed the censure of a member during a regular meeting on Thursday, February 22, at 7 p.m. at the Grange. The Board also heard the Chief’s report and the annual report for the district. Present at the meeting were Deb Curlee, President; Marith Reheis, Secretary; Dave... READ MORE >

Boulder County Coroner appointed

The Boulder County Commissioners appointed current Deputy Chief Coroner Jeff Martin as coroner on February 15, 2024. He will hold the office until January 14, 2025. The search for a new coroner began after Emma Hall, Boulder County’s former coroner, announced her resignation after an internal investigation this last summer revealed a pervasive negative work environment in the office she... READ MORE >

Black Hawk cancels April elections

During their regular meeting on February 14, 2024, the Black Hawk City Council canceled April elections. The Council also prohibited new short-term rental licenses, and approved the partial demolition and reconstruction of property at 121 Marchant Street. Deputy Clerk Michelle Martin introduced the resolution canceling the April 2, 2024, election and declaring candidates elected. She said the Town did not... READ MORE >

Coal Creek Canyon celebrates Mardi Gras

The Coal Creek Canyon Improvement Association (CCCIA) hosted a Mardi Gras celebration on February 17, 2024. Admission to the hall was free, and there were a la carte menu items to purchase. True to New Orleans Mardi Gras style, there was gumbo over rice, red beans with hot Louisiana andouille sausage, king cake, made-to-order beignets, and Cafe Du Monde coffee.... READ MORE >

BoCo policy amended on short-term rentals

The Boulder County Commission approved amendments to the short-term rental policy at a regular meeting on January 30, 2024. Staff Planning Member Ethan Abner presented the amendments. He requested approval for text amendments to the Land Use Code related to Short-Term Dwelling and Vacation Rentals addressing the licensing of Short-Term Dwelling Rentals and Vacation Rentals within the Unincorporated Area of... READ MORE >

Boulder County Coroner applicants interviewed

The Boulder County Commission interviewed three candidates for the position of Boulder County Coroner during a regular meeting at 1 p.m. on February 6, 2024. The County had 15 applicants for the position; three were selected for an interview. In addition to Boulder County Commissioners Claire Levy and Marta Loachamin, panelists included Dr. John Meyer, previous coroner of Boulder County;... READ MORE >

Black Hawk buys new equipment

The Black Hawk City Council approved a Memorandum of Understanding at its regular meeting on January 24, 2024, for the Collaboration and Coordination in wildfire risk mitigation and Forest Health Projects within the Clear Creek Watershed. In February of 2023, the City of Black Hawk approved an affiliation agreement to become a participant in the Clear Creek Watershed and Forest... READ MORE >

GGFPD Station renovations move forward

The Golden Gate Fire Protection District Board approved renovating Station 81 during a regular meeting on Thursday, January 25, at 7 p.m. at the Grange, 25231 Golden Gate Canyon Road. The Board tabled a request for an impact fee study. Chief Benson requested approval to renovate Station 81, located at 32360 Robinson Hill Road. He declared that at the District’s... READ MORE >

Boulder County approves changes to STRs

The Boulder County Commission conducted its reorganization meeting on January 9, 2024, beginning at 9 a.m. in the Commission meeting room. Ashley Stolzmann was elected chair and Marta Loachamin as vice chair. The Board appointed the Boulder Daily Camera and Longmont Times Call as newspapers of record. The Board gave a State of the County report for each Department. The... READ MORE >