Agenda for August 25, 2026, Regular Board of Trustees Meeting Page 1 of 2
Posted at Town Hall, 175 E. 3
rd
Street, and the Palisade Civic Center, 341 West 7
th
Street
On or Before August 21, 2026
AGENDA
for the Board of Trustees
of the Town of Palisade, Colorado
341 W 7
th
Street (Palisade Civic Center BOARD ROOM)
August 25, 2026
6:00 pm Regular Meeting
A live stream of the meeting may be viewed at:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/3320075780
JOINT WORK SESSION WITH THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
COMMISSION TO FOLLOW THE MEETING
341 W 7
th
Street (Palisade Civic Center TRAINING ROOM)
I. REGULAR MEETING CALLED TO ORDER AT 6:00 pm
II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
III. ROLL CALL
IV. AGENDA ADOPTION
V. ANNOUNCEMENTS
A. NEW CLASS! Starting Friday, September 2, 2026, at the Palisade Gymnasium: Yoga, Dance &
More with Christine Moore on Fridays at 8:15 am. Call Palisade Town Hall at (970) 464-5602 for
more information.
B. ACCEPTING LETTERS OF INTEREST FOR TOURISM ADVISORY COMMISSION
The Town of Palisade is soliciting letters of interest from eligible citizens wishing to serve on the
Tourism Advisory Commission. Letters will be accepted until Tuesday, September 1, 2026, at
4:30 pm. Visit palisade.colorado.gov for more information.
C. TOWN HALL WILL BE CLOSED on Monday, September 7, 2026, in observance of Labor
Day.
D. DOG DAYS AT THE PALISADE POOL is Wednesday, September 9, 2026, at 4:30 pm –
7:00 pm.
E. COLORADO MOUNTAIN WINEFEST is Saturday, September 19, 2026. For registration or
more information, visit https://coloradowinefest.com/.
F. TOUR DE VINEYARDS is Saturday, September 19, 2026, 11:00 am – 4:00 pm. For tickets or
more information, visit https://www.theridecollective.com/tourdevineyards.
G. PAV SCULPTURE UNVEILING is Saturday, September 26, 2026, beginning at 5:00 pm at
Craig Gallery, 128 E. 3
rd
Street.
Agenda for August 25, 2026, Regular Board of Trustees Meeting Page 2 of 2
Posted at Town Hall, 175 E. 3
rd
Street, and the Palisade Civic Center, 341 West 7
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On or Before August 21, 2026
VI. PRESENTATIONS
A. Homeward Bound Operating Model and Fundraising Request
VII. TOWN MANAGER REPORT
A. Budget Schedule – September 15, 2026 Board of Trustees Work Session
VIII. CONSENT AGENDA
The Consent Agenda is intended to allow the Board to spend its time on more complex items. These items
are generally perceived as non-controversial and can be approved by a single motion. The public or any
Board Member may ask that an item be removed from the Consent Agenda for individual consideration.
A. Expenditures
• Approval of Bills from Various Town Funds – July 29, 2026 – August 11, 2026
B. Minutes
• Minutes from August 11, 2026, Regular Board of Trustees Meeting
IX. NEW BUSINESS
A. RESOLUTION 2026-14 Setting Ballot Language
The Board of Trustees will consider RESOLUTION 2026-14 setting the ballot language for a sales
tax increase request on the November 3, 2026, Coordinated Election ballot.
- Staff Presentation
- Board Discussion
- Decision: Motion, Second, and Rollcall Vote to: Approve or deny RESOLUTION 2026-
14 setting the ballot language for a sales tax increase request on the November 3, 2026,
Coordinated Election.
X. PUBLIC COMMENT
All those who wish to speak during public comment must sign up on the sheet provided outside the
boardroom doors. Please keep comments to 3 MINUTES OR LESS and state your name and
address. Neither the Board of Trustees nor staff will respond to comments at this time. The Board may
direct staff to look into specific comments to bring back as an Agenda item at a future meeting; however,
the Board reserves the right to clarify information from comments that are factually incorrect.
All emails sent to the Town Clerk for public comment will be forwarded to the Board of Trustees. Any
member of the public who wishes to have a statement or email read to the Board of Trustees is required
to appear in person and make said statements to the Board directly.
XI. COMMITTEE REPORTS
A. CML Fall District 11 Meeting in the City of Rifle - Thursday, September 10, 2026
XII. ADJOURNMENT
XIII. JOINT WORK SESSION
A. Community Development Commission
- Comprehensive Plan
- Land-Use Code Rewrite – 90% Complete
- Ballot Question
- Legislative Action VS Quasi-Judicial – When is Public Comment Appropriate
- Planning Palooza II - October 7, 2026
Project
$1,000,000
$27,273$163,637
FEMA - ASSISTANCE TO
FIREFIGHTER S GRANT (AFG)
FEMA & TOP$136,364
USDA Grant & Loan$7,000,000$3,000,000$26,000,000
$200,000
Consolidation to Clifton& TOP
Troyer Lift StationDOLA & TOP$172,500$172,500
FundingGrant RevenueTown FundingExpected Cost
$1,831,000CDOT & TOP
From I-70 to CNL
$345,000
Broadband Middle MileDOLA & TOP$263,000$263,000$526,000
Elberta Avenue West
Sidewalks & Bridges
$1,710,000$121,000
Highway 6CDOT (SFRTS) & TOP$200,000$300,000
Sidewalks - High School
Sewer Treatment
Roundabout & Multi
TAP Grant -Hwy 6 SouthCDOT & TOP$800,000
Use Path
$15,000,000
TOWN OF PALISADE PROJECTS HISTORY
K-9 Unit Grant
$912,877
Mesa Couty FMLGMesa County$45,000$0$45,000
$50,000
DOLA - Sewer StudyDOLA & TOP$110,000$30,000$140,000
DOLA - Comp PlanDOLA & TOP$25,000$25,000
HWY 6 Main - CDOT GrantCDOT & TOP$547,726$365,151
Community Clinic
$0$1,000,000
$1,500,000
Community Clinic
Community HospitalCommunity Hospital$3,000,000$0$3,000,000
Community Clinic
Mesa County -Mesa County$1,500,000$0
HRSA Federal GrantHRSA$1,000,000
Plunge Parking Lot
GOCO - Mesa CountyGOCO - Mesa County$150,000$0$150,000
FMLG - FD Brush TruckFMLG$63,000$77,000$140,000
Commercial Wood Chipper $37,310$0$37,310
CO Div of Fire - PPEState of CO$6,734$0$6,734
CDOT Main St BenchesCDOT$5,000$0$5,000
$60,000
TAC
Bus Stop - Main Parking $25,000$0$25,000
Sewer Lagoons Recovery
Marketing GrantST of CO$40,000$20,000
$30,000
Ducks Unlimited - Ducks Unlimited$50,000$0$50,000
CO Health FoundationCO Health Foundation$30,000$0
SLFRF - Ambulance - 2010SLFRF$40,000$0$40,000
SLFRF - Ambulance - 2022SLFRF$186,517$0$186,517
Main St #4 - HWY 6 sidewalk $100,000$10,000$110,000
Main St #3 - Walkway $50,000$5,000$55,000
Main St #2 - Parklets $50,000$5,000$55,000
GJ Rotary - AED'sGJ Rotary$1,850$0$1,850
$0$7,500
CREATE - Paramedic 2025 CREATE$4,488$0$4,488
CREATE - Paramedic 2022CREATE$8,975$0$8,975
DFPC - Wildland GearDFPC$19,737$0$19,737
DFPC - Turnout GearDFPC$14,490$0$14,490
FEMA - Vol RecruitmentFEMA$28,449$19,268$47,717
CDPHE - CPR DeviseCDPHE$19,268$19,268$38,536
EL Pomar - Wildland GearEl Pomar$7,500
Streets Leaf Vacuum $67,781$67,781$135,562
Riverbend Park - Trees $30,000$0$30,000
2nd & Main Parking Lot $100,000$0$100,000
Parklets - Additional $240,000$0$240,000
Marketing GrantFruita & TAC (TOP)$25,000$10,000$35,000
TOP is leveraging $17.5 Million in grants with the spending of $4.7 Million from General Fund to complete $53 Million in
Capital Projects
TOP CAPITAL PROJECTS$17,910,689$4,737,241$53,147,930
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PALISADE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Staff Report
Meeting Date: 8/25/2026
Department: Fire Department
Department Director: Fire Chief
Comments from the Fire Chief
The 2026 wildfire season has been a very difficult one for the fire service at large. With the numerous fatalities this
year, we are seeing the overall morale of firefighters being very somber. I have provided various resources for our
membership and for surrounding agencies. Admittedly, this has been emotionally draining for me and will take
some time throughout the next couple of months for my own mental health.
While we did not win the tug-of-war against the police department this year, we had a great time representing the
fire department.
Administrative Update
• I have submitted information to be a participating agency on another SAFER Grant for Volunteer
Recruitment/Retention. This is through a partnership with other agencies on the western slope. A Grant
Coordinator/Management company was selected to write and submit the grant. This is the same company
our current grant is utilizing.
Personnel Update
• We have lost another full-time firefighter to another agency in the valley. This means we currently have
two full-time vacancies. Announcements have been sent out statewide. Currently, we have two qualified
applicants and have had another two show interest. We have an interview process being finalized in which
we will invite all applicants to participate in.
• We have started our lateral volunteer academy with six participants.
• Our newest full-time paramedic is currently going through the protocol process. Given her background and
experience, she is being fast-tracked through the process and should be released to unsupervised probation
this month.
• I have made an offer, and it was accepted, to fill the vacant Captain position.
Training Update
• As an agency, we are preparing to participate in a county hazmat training which will be held at Clifton
Water District.
• Crews have been doing in-service training on new EMS equipment
• Monthly Fire/EMS training continues. For August, Black Crew will be presenting a case study for our
agency, and it is open to all Mesa County providers.
Apparatus/Equipment/Facility Update
• Tender 41 has had some maintenance performed. The chassis is 2013 and was due to have the struts
replaced.
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• Brush 42 has received new rear tires after its return from the recent deployment to California.
• New AC units have been installed on the station.
• A new CO monitoring system will be installed in the apparatus bays. The current system is from 2012 and
is obsolete.
• We have transitioned to a new intubation system after a safety recall of our old system. The new system
will have a lower maintenance cost associated with it. We are submitting to the EMS Council for financial
reimbursement and waiting to hear back.
• Ladder testing took place on August 14, 2026, by CFS Inspections. We have partnered with Mesa County
Fire Authority and East Orchard Mesa Fire, which will reduce the travel costs for all agencies. All of our
ladders passed the testing process.
Mesa County Fire Authority Update
• The Firefighter 1 and Live Fire Testing was conducted, and 7 out of 8 candidates passed all stations. 1
candidate will need to retest. The Hazardous Materials Course will begin in September.
• At the last meeting, Clifton Fire had requested the Board of Directors authorize funding to assist in a
feasibility study by a third party. There has not been a determination of when/if they will enter into a
contract with Clifton Fire District, but I believe this will happen within the next 60-90 days. During this
time, I will continue working with their staff on training and operational improvements.
• I flew to Illinois and picked up the new/used Pumper/Tender and drove it back on August 8/9, 2026. We
will be conducting in-service training for the apparatus.
Miscellaneous
• As mentioned, we kicked off the Peach Festival week with the opening events on Thursday, August 13,
2026, with the Peach Festival itself taking place on August 21 and 22, 2026 at Riverbend Park. I have
created an Incident Action Plan (IAP) that spans the entire event. This has been distributed to all key
stakeholders.
Operations
For the month of July 2026, the Palisade Fire Department responded to 107 calls. This is an increase of 7 calls
compared to the same time frame last year. For the year 2026, the Palisade Fire Department responded to 676 calls,
which is an increase of 90 calls or 15% compared to the same time last year.
For 2026, we have had 11 wildland deployments. Brush 42 has been on six assignments; Brush 41 has been on one
assignment and Tender 41 has been on four assignments. We just sent Brush 42 back out on a support assignment
to California.
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Calls for Service to Date
Call Breakdown
Monthly Call by Type
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Call By Area
Wildland Deployment Billing
2026
DatesIncident NameApparatusBill #StaffEquipM & IFuelLodging Misc.3.33%TotalBill Status
3/15/26-4/1/26 Morrill FireBrush 413671454,699.08$ 37,175.00$ 1,839.00$ 1,877.54$ 3,397.47$ -$ 3,296.31$ 102,284.40$ 5
5/17/26-5/21/26Meade Lake FireBrush 42374128,076.81$ 8,832.50$ 336.00$ 1,026.04$ 515.92$ -$ 625.61$ 19,412.88$ 5
03/16/26-3/17/26Morrill RepairBrush 4237102-$ -$ -$ -$ 130.67$ -$ 130.67$ 5
6/11/26-6/13/26GMF SupportBrush 42382295,839.61$ 6,321.00$ 709.50$ 296.11$ 1,224.00$ -$ 479.19$ 14,869.41$ 4
6/14/26-6/26/26GMF SeverityBrush 423825620,707.07$ 22,344.00$ 3,249.00$ 964.93$ 3,868.80$ -$ 1,702.75$ 52,836.55$ 4
6/27/26-6/30/26Red Rock FireT-41383613,583.61$ 3,650.00$ 162.00$ 138.71$ -$ -$ 250.91$ 7,785.23$ 2
6/30/26-7/8/26Snyder FireT-413863315,382.81$ 10,220.00$ 105.00$ 371.82$ -$ -$ 868.45$ 26,948.08$ 2
7/9/26-7/13/26Aspen Acres T-41386359,105.97$ 4,457.50$ 258.00$ 218.49$ -$ -$ 467.52$ 14,507.48$ 2
6/29/26-7/17/26Snyder FireBrush 423871937,821.53$ 36,456.00$ 3,162.00$ 459.40$ -$ 173.56$ 2,599.82$ 80,672.31$ 2
7/22/26-7/27/26Keystone FireT-413929213,430.34$ 14,276.00$ 244.00$ -$ -$ -$ 930.75$ 28,881.09$ 2
7/21/26-7/31/26CA-CNF SupportBrush 42-$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ 0
-$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ 0
-$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ 0
-$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ 0
-$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ 0
Total Billed168,646.83$ 143,732.00$ 10,064.50$ 5,353.04$ 9,006.19$ 304.23$ 11,221.31$ 348,328.10$
348,328.10$
EMPLOYEE PER DIEM (M&I) - Paid to Employees10,064.50$
168,646.83$
EQUIPMENT BILLING - Apparatus, Kits, & Squads143,732.00$
11,221.31$
14,663.46$
REIMBURSEMENT ESTIMATE338,263.60$
323,600.14$
3.33% BILLER FEE - Separate Fee
PROFIT FROM BILLING ESTIMATE = Apparatus & Personnel Costs
2026 WILDLAND DEPLOYMENT BILLING/REIMBURSEMENT
TOTAL BILLING
CREDIT CARD REIMBURSEMENT - Fuel/Lodging/Misc
STAFFING REIMBURSEMENT (Shift Coverage/OT/Differential)
PALISADE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Staff Report
Meeting Date: August 25th, 2026
Department: Police Department
Department Director: Chief of Police
Stats for July 2026:
In July, we received 353 calls for service. This is an incredibly high number of calls for us at this
point this year, 2235, so far through 2026. We are currently averaging more than 200 calls for
service over this time last year; this trend has been going on for the last few months. The
Palisade Police Department had multiple days this month with more than 15 calls for service.
Reports and Summons: Traffic:
Case Reports 21 32 Traffic citations
Supplement Reports 15 98 Traffic contacts
Arrests 3
Training:
➢ Multiple officers completed a variety of training to meet state mandates and POST-
required in-service training.
Investigations:
➢ PPD is continuing its investigation into multiple complex cases.
Significant Events:
➢ With the influx of calls and increased traffic enforcement due to road construction, our
officers have been busier than usual.
➢ The Police Department was awarded the following grants:
o POST In-Service Grant of about $4,300 to purchase needed in-service related
training items.
o HVE Grant of $6,000 to support traffic enforcement during predetermined periods
o CATPA BATTLE Grant of around $6,768 (Final number is incoming) to support
ongoing operations to reduce Auto Theft and related crimes in partnership with
the BATTLE WEST operations that take place with neighboring agencies.
TOWN OF PALISADE CODE ENFORCEMENT MONTHLY SUMMARY – JULY ‘26
GENERAL OVERVIEW:
Code Enforcement’s Good Yard Recognition initiative was completed in July. 450 residents and
business owners received the coveted green door hangers. This was a great opportunity to meet
and get to know many townspeople. With all the brown yards from the drought, it was necessary
to explain that the criteria for receiving the Recognition were not the color of their lawn, but
rather the notable indication of “pride of ownership” and upkeep being recognized. This process
took 15.5 hours to complete over 5 days. CE continues to educate our community on responsible
water use as needed and has observed an overall improvement following changes to watering
schedules.
TYPES OF CALLS / VIOLATIONS FROM JULY 1-31, 2026:
• FURNITURE DISCARDED ROADSIDE (6)
• TREE/SHRUBS OBSTRUCTING STREET/SIDEWALK (3)
• WASTING WATER (3)
• ROW PERMIT NEEDED (1)
• ABANDONED VEHICLE (2)
• CAMPING (1)
• STVR (1)
• ILLICIT DISCHARGE (1)
• JUNK/TRASH/DEBRIS (2)
• PROHIBITED SIGNAGE (2)
• OBSTRUCTED STOP SIGN (1)
• OUTDOOR STORAGE (2)
• BUILDING PERMIT NEEDED (1)
• DISCARDED APPLIANCES AT ROADSIDE (2)
• FALLEN PRIVACY FENCE (1)
• SIGN PLANNING CLEARANCE NEEDED (1)
• ANIMAL DEAD IN ROAD (1)
➢ TOTAL OPEN CASES FROM 7/1/26-7/31/26: 31
➢ TOTAL OPEN CASES OUTSTANDING FROM PREVIOUS MONTH: 0
➢ TOTAL CLOSED CASES FROM 7/1/26-7/31/26: 31
➢ TOTAL OUTSTANDING CASES AT THE CLOSE OF JULY ‘26: 0
➢ TOTAL CASES FROM PREVIOUS YEAR – JULY ’25: 32
STRATEGIES / GOALS:
• Code Enforcement will continue to advocate community water conservation
awareness, echoing the D.R.I.P. initiative of Mesa County. When water is seen
pooling up on the sidewalk/street or when residents water during the heat of the
day, CE will attempt to contact the owner and educate them on best practices and
leave the D.R.I.P. educational door hanger.
• Our Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) are driven by the Town’s improved
Health, Safety and Welfare over the last year. This will remain a motivating
driver for our CE program.
PERCENTAGE OF CLOSED TO OPENED CASES IN JULY ‘26: 100%
Message from the Chief:
I would like to take the time to thank the police staff for their dedicated focus on ensuring our
public safety services are exceptional versus average. In the month of July, we have remained
busy and proactive when it comes to traffic safety and customer service overall. We remain
dedicated to staff development and moving the needle up when it comes to our standards.
Lastly, a big thank you to our community and all the support we continue to receive. Teamwork
in all town departments is what has the biggest impact on the services we provide the community
every day. Looking forward to August.
PALISADE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Meeting Date:
Re:
August 25, 2026
Consent Agenda
The Consent Agenda has been attached as a separate document for ease of
reading.
Included in the consent agenda are:
A.Expenditures
•Approval of Bills from Various Town Funds – July 29
, 2026 - August 11, 2026
B.Minutes
•Minutes from August 11, 2026, Regular Board of Trustees Meeting
PALISADE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Agenda Item Cover Sheet
Meeting Date:
Presented By:
Department:
Re:
August 25, 2026
Town Clerk
Clerk/Elections
November 3, 2026 Coordinated Election Ballot Language
SUBJECT:
Resolution 2026
-14: Ballot Language for Increase to Sales Tax
SUMMARY:
The Palisade Board of
Trustees approved an Internal Governmental Agreement (IGA) with
Mesa County Elections Department to coordinate a mail ballot election on November 3, 2026, to
ask the voters of Palisade to increase the sales tax currently imposed in the Town of Palisade.
Town Attorney Jim Neu drafted the attached Resolution and proposed ballot language based
upon the Board of Trustees
’s recommendation. TABOR (Tax Payors Bill of Rights) has very
specific requirements for ballot language and how ballot questions are written. The bulk of the
language cannot be changed. What the Board CAN consider amending is the amount of increase,
and allocation of the revenues.
BOARD DIRECTION:
Approve Resolution 2026-14 with a motion, second, and rollcall vote
TOWN OF PALISADE, COLORADO
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-14
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE TOWN OF PALISADE,
COLORADO, SUBMITTING A BALLOT ISSUE TO THE REGISTERED ELECTORS OF THE
TOWN OF PALISADE, COLORADO, AT THE GENERAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON
NOVEMBER 3, 2026, CONCERNING WHETHER THE TOWN OF PALISADE SHOULD
INCREASE THE SALES TAX IMPOSED BY THE TOWN ON ALL SALES OF TANGIBLE
PERSONAL PROPERTY AND ON THE FURNISHING OF TAXABLE SERVICES FROM
2.0% TO 3.0% THROUGH 2034 WITH THE ADDITIONAL REVENUES FROM THE 1.0%
INCREASE IN SALES TAX COLLECTED