{"id":120835,"date":"2014-04-21T23:03:23","date_gmt":"2014-04-22T05:03:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dh.durangoherald.com\/tj\/porter-keefauver-honored-in-tonights-meeting\/"},"modified":"2014-04-21T23:03:23","modified_gmt":"2014-04-22T05:03:23","slug":"porter-keefauver-honored-in-tonights-meeting","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dh.durangoherald.com\/tj\/porter-keefauver-honored-in-tonights-meeting\/","title":{"rendered":"Porter, Keefauver honored in tonight\u2019s meeting"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

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City councilman Matt Keefauver and Mayor Dan Porter emcee the Chamber Banquet in 2011.<\/span>Sam Green\/Cortez Journal<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/p>

Prior to new council leaders taking their oath of office tonight, Cortez leaders are slated to celebrate outgoing Mayor Dan Porter and Mayor Pro-tem Matt Keafauver.<\/p>\n

Serving the City of Cortez since 2006, Porter and Keefauver were both elected to two consecutive terms as council members. Held at City Hall, the public recognition is slated for 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 22.<\/p>\n

\u201cWithout question, Dan Porter is the best mayor I\u2019ve ever worked for,\u201d said City Manager Shane Hale. \u201cHe\u2019s been fantastic.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cAnd Matt, he\u2019s wise beyond his years,\u201d he continued. \u201cHe has a way of boiling down the issues that helps everyone to make clear decisions.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cThey\u2019ve both been awesome,\u201d Hale concluded.<\/p>\n

Following the cake and ice cream reception for Porter and Keefauver, the new seven-member council will be sworn into office at 7:30. New council members include incumbents Karen Sheek, Shawna McLaughlin, Bob Archibeque, Ty Keel, Tom Butler, former Mayor Orly Lucero and new-comer Jim Price.<\/p>\n

The first item of business for new municipal leaders includes selecting the next mayor and mayor pro-tem via an open nomination process. If more than one nomination is made, council members will vote by secret ballot.<\/p>\n

New council members will then dive deep into several listed agenda items, including:<\/p>\n

A conditional use permit to convert an existing garage into a dwelling unit at 506 N. Sligo.<\/p>\n

A new hangar lease at the Cortez Municipal Airport.<\/p>\n

A site development plan to install an Airstream catering trailer at 1401 E. Main Street (next to Big R).<\/p>\n

A new independent contractor agreement with Chris Burkett that includes an hourly rate of $39.34 per hour.<\/p>\n

A public hearing for a site development plan to construct an 8,320 sq. ft. Family Dollar Store on a vacant lot at 420 S. Broadway (between Sonic and the football field).<\/p>\n

A proposal to make unauthorized dumping in municipal trash receptacles a criminal offense.<\/p>\n

A proposal to reduce noise pollution by outlawing truckers from using \u201cjake brakes.\u201d<\/p>\n

A letter of support for a Paths of Mesa Verde grant project.<\/p>\n

A letter to state leaders regarding new Federal Aviation Administration rules for pilots.<\/p>\n

Consider approving a modification of premises to remodel the interior of Medicine Man (a medical marijuana facility) at 310 E. Main Street.<\/p>\n

Appointing Daniel Giannone to the Planning and Zoning Commission following Lucero\u2019s resignation.<\/p>\n

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