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CORE Electric Cooperative says the developer would pay for new facilities from the Elizabeth Substation. State reviewers found the proposed drinking-water supply adequate under the county’s allocation approach, while noting a well-capacity question and uncertainty in projected irrigation reuse.
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The recommendation requires removing the proposed windmill and meeting fire and life-safety requirements before construction permits. The Board of County Commissioners is scheduled to consider the application Oct. 14.
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Residents say the draft would designate about 160 acres near Highway 86 and County Road 21 for commercial or mixed use. A Sept. 29 work session will discuss the plan but allow no public comment or decisions.
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The discussion could affect how permits and inspections are handled within town limits, but the agenda calls for discussion rather than a vote.
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The Ridge and CoyoteRidge are in the formal-application stage, Buffalo Grass Solar is at the community-meeting stage and Colorado Plains Ranch has hearings scheduled in November.
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The proposal still needs Board of Trustees approval, Colorado Department of Transportation access review and detailed infrastructure plans before construction could begin.
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Staff described the barbecue’s roughly $10,000 anniversary expense as one time, while the 5K and Family Color Run remain budgeted at about $7,000.
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Elbert County recorded fewer resale transactions and longer marketing times in August. Elizabeth saw a steeper decline, while Kiowa’s sharp price drop was based on just four sales.
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The devices were removed after town staff contacted National Data & Survey Service, which the town says installed them to count traffic.
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Elizabeth will manage incidents inside town limits while using the county’s emergency operations center for coordination, resources and state or federal assistance when local capacity is exceeded.
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Staff will develop a request for proposals and interview applicants, while current Municipal Judge White remains eligible and no replacement has been chosen.
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The revised policy adds quarterly board oversight and clearer staff responsibilities after trustees said they learned too late that something was amiss with two grants.
