Town Council

TOWN COUNCIL WORK SESSION & MEETING Zoom Webinar and/or Town Council Chamber 3 S. Timber Ridge Parkway, Severance, CO 80550 AGENDA Tuesday, July 28, 2026, at 6:00 PM A. CALL TO ORDER WORK SESSION (5:00 PM) The Goal of the Work Session is to have the Town Council receive information on topics of Town business from the Town Manager, Town Attorney and Town Staff in order to exchange ideas and opinions regarding these topics. 1. Pg. 4 - Adpot a Trail and/or Street • Discussion • Staff Presentation: David Bruen, Council Member B. CALL TO ORDER REGULAR MEETING (6:00 PM) 1. Roll Call 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Agenda Review by Town Manager 4. Consent Calendar The Consent Calendar is intended to allow the Town Council to spend time and energy on the important items and not routine actions. A Council Member may request an item on this calendar to be "pulled" off the Consent Calendar and considered separately as a regular agenda item. Items remaining on the Consent Calendar will be approved by Town Council with one vote. a. Pg. 14 - June 2026 Financial Statements b. Pg. 56 - June 2026 Payables c. Pg. 59 - Town Council Minutes 7.14.26 d. Pg. 63 - Resolution 2026-19R: A Resolution for the Town Council of the Town of Severance, Colorado, Appropriating Funds from the Fund Balance e. Pg. 65 - Resolution 2026-20R: A Resolution for the Town Council of the Town of Severance, Colorado, Providing for Additional Appropriations in Fiscal Year 2026 for the Reappropriation of the Budget of 2025 Capital Projects Still in Progress and Amendments to the 2026 Adopted Budget f. Pg. 67 - Resolution 2026-21R: A Resolution of the Town Council of the Town of Severance, Colorado, Approving and Accepting the Town's 2025 Audited Financial Statements  5. Approval of Agenda 6. Public Comment The purpose of the Public Comment is for members of the public to speak to the Town Council on any subject not scheduled on the agenda. To accomplish scheduled agenda items, comments should be limited to three minutes for those attending in person or an appropriate time as deemed by the Mayor. The Town Council is not obligated to make decisions or take action on comments but may choose to schedule the matter for a later discussion. Those addressing the Town Council, please state your name and address and sign-in. 7. Council Member Comments 8. Reports Council approval may be sought for administrative actions in association with staff reports. a. Town Attorney b. Town Staff c. Town Management d. Council Members Liaisons e. Mayor C. TOWN COUNCIL 1. Pg. 160 - Resolution 2026-22R: A Resolution of the Town Council of the Town of Severance, Colorado, Approving the Intergovernmental Agreement for Conduct of Community Development Block Grant Program in Weld County for the Fiscal Years 2027 Through 2029, and Authorizing the Execution Thereof • Legislative • Staff Presentation: Nicholas Wharton, Town Manager 2. Pg. 187 - Resolution 2026-23R: A Resolution of the Town Council of Severance, Colorado, Declaring a Vacancy on the Town Council for a Council Member Seat • Legislative • Staff Presentation: Andrew Rogers, Town Attorney 3. Pg. 192 - Town Council Liaison Appointments • Discussion • Staff Presentation: Nicholas Wharton, Town Manager 4. Pg. 193 - Council Member Appointment or Special Election • Legislative • Staff Presentation: Andrew Rogers, Town Attorney 5. Pg. 194 - Ordinance 2026-06: An Ordinance of the Town Council of the Town of Severance, Colorado, Enacting Article 7 of Chapter 6 of the Severance Municipal Code to Regulate Mobile Food Vendors • Legislative, Public Comment • Staff Presentation: Andrew Rogers, Town Attorney 6. Pg. 211 - Electric Vehicle Ordinance Discussion • Discussion • Staff Presentation: Andrew Rogers, Town Attorney D. COUNCIL MEMBER PETITIONS Council Members may ask for items to be added to future agendas. E. ADJOURN F. EXECUTIVE SESSION 1. Considering the purchase, acquisition, lease, transfer, or sale of any real, personal, or other property interest, pursuant to §24-6-402(4)(a), C.R.S., with regard to certain property in downtown Severance 2. Concerning determining positions relative to matters that may be subject to negotiation or litigation, developing a strategy for negotiation or litigation, or instructing negotiators pursuant to §24-6-402(4)(e)(I), C.R.S., and concerning conferences with the Town Attorney for the purpose of receiving legal advice on specific legal questions, pursuant to §24-6-402(4)(b), C.R.S., regarding (1) the Town's legal authority to require property owners to permit Town staff access to private property for the inspection, maintenance, and repair of Town-owned water infrastructure, (2) legal strategies and options for compelling access when property owners or residents refuse to allow such entry, including potential enforcement actions, service suspension procedures, and judicial remedies, (3) reviewing the Town's water service ordinances, access-right provisions, and enforcement authority under Colorado law, (4) developing legal positions and strategies for anticipated administrative proceedings or litigation against specific property owners who refuse to grant access to Town water infrastructure located on or serving their properties, and (5) determining the Town's exposure to liability and evaluating potential defenses in connection with enforcement actions related to water line access and inspection. 3. Concerning the discussion of personnel matters regarding the Town Municipal Judge, including the Judge's annual performance evaluation, contract renewal, compensation, and other personnel matters related to the Judge's employment with the Town of Severance, pursuant to §24-6-402(4)(f)(I), C.R.S. Town Council Meeting Tuesday, July 28, 2026, 6:00 PM (MDT) The Town Council reserves the right to adjourn to a virtual-only meeting at its discretion should the need arise. Registration URL https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89354721574?pwd=2TJORo1yOgUN5NB28octprdXWugaLl.1 The Town of Severance does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability in the provision of services. For disabled persons needing reasonable accommodation to attend or participate in a town service, program, public meeting, or activity, call 970-686-1218 at least 72 hours in advance. Disabled access is available from the front entrance of the Town Hall.