During the past month, the Superior Board of Trustees has:

Heard a presentation about a development concept plan for the 2 acre Steward Property located in Original Town.

Issued a Proclamation in Appreciation of the volunteer services of Kevin Colon, the Cool River Church, and the volunteers from Living Hope Baptist Church, Bowling Green, Kentucky.

Approved an alcohol permit for the Superior Chamber of Commerce event to be held at Purple Park.

Heard a presentation RecycOil regarding their recycling cooking oil services for residents and businesses.  

Had a work session regarding the Superior Morgul Bike Race debrief and race plans for 2012.

Approved an alcohol permit for a family reunion to be held at Purple Park.

Approved a Resolution for an Agreement with Taylor Kohrs to replace air diffusers in aeration basins and aerobic digesters at the Wastewater Treatment Plant.

Gave preliminary approval of an Ordinance amending Chapter 6 of the Superior Municipal Code by the addition of a new section 6-2-100 allowing for the Town to issue Special Permits without approval by the State.

COYAC Seeks Youth Representatives

Mayor Andrew Muckle

303-494-5114

Mayor Pro-tem Elia Gourgouris

303-494-6440

Trustee Joe Cirelli

303-499-9757

Trustee Chris Hanson

720-635-2227

Trustee Sandy Pennington

303-564-2023

Trustee Lisa Skumatz

303-494-1178

Trustee Debra Williams

303-665-7091
  

The Superior Town Board has as a goal to "Improve Communication with All Constituencies" - Facebook is the most recent addition to the Town's growing collection of communication tools. In addition to Facebook, residents have the Town website www.superiorcolorado.gov, Channel 8, e-Blast, the Sentinel newsletter, Town Hall electronic message board, and the CAC and Town-Info email Listserves --to obtain up-to-date information regarding Superior. The Town will be able to share photos, videos, and information about events, meetings, and activities past present and future on Facebook. Examples of Town uses of this version of social media include the ability to disseminate emergency information quickly, outreach, promotion of town-sponsored events, and the ability to refer followers to the Town's website.

We encourage you to consider signing onto Facebook and "Like" the Superior, Colorado page to help get the word out. Once we have reached 500 subscribers, we will randomly select a participant and award your choice of one of the following tablets: an iPad 2, Samsung Galaxy, or Motorola Xoom.  We will award a second tablet once we have received 1,000 subscribers with a choice of your choice of an iPad 2, Samsung Galaxy or Motorola Xoom touchpad. We look forward to hearing from you.

If you already have a Facebook account all you need to do is search "Superior, Colorado Community/Government", click on that link, and "Like" the page. This will link you to photos, video and information about Superior.  

Protocol to be aware of:

The Town of Superior's use of external social media web sites is provided as a public service. The Town disclaims liability of ads, videos, promoted content or comments accessible from any external web page. The responsibility for external content or comments rests with the organizations or individuals providing them. Any inclusion of external content or comments does not imply endorsement by the Town of Superior.

1. The use of Town owned social medial sites shall be in compliance with Colorado's open meeting laws;
2. The Town will not link to elected official's personal web sites and social media accounts. Any posting to a Superior social mediate site by a declared candidate for elective office will be removed;
3. All official Superior accounts on social media sites or services are considered an extension of the Town's communications practices and shall be approved by the Town Manager or his designee;
4. The Town will not edit or alter comments or posts by citizens. However, the Town may remove comments that do not promote civil discussion. The following forms of content will not be allowed:
   • Obscene, profane, explicit, or racist language;
   • Potentially libelous statements , personal attacks, threats, harassment, insults, or language inciting violence;
   • Content that promotes, fosters, or perpetuates discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, age, religion, gender, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, or political party;
   • Inappropriate or lewd content or links to such content;
   • Comments not topically related to the current thread;
   • Campaign-related posts of any kind;
   • Commercial product promotions or solicitations;
   • Conduct or encouragement of illegal activity;
   • Information that may tend to compromise the safety or security of the public or public systems.

Dear Residents,

With the 2011 fall school year soon to begin I wanted to take this time to remind everyone of a few basic safety tips for driving around school areas:

• When a school bus is stopped at a bus stop please do not try to pass it.  The bus will have the stop sign out and flashing lights on to indicate that children are boarding or disembarking.  It is dangerous to pass the bus due to the fact that a child might be coming around the front of the bus.  This is a blind spot for drivers and children and it may be impossible to react in time to prevent a serious accident.  
• Please remember that the speed limit in school zone is 20 mph.  While I know that it can be difficult to drive this slowly, there is a lot of foot traffic in the school zones and, as we all know, children's actions can sometimes be unpredictable.
• Be sure to know where the drop off and pick up points are for your children at school.  This can reduce traffic around the school.  Please also be sure not to drop off children on the street in front of the school.

Please also remind your children:

• Always look both ways before crossing the street.
• Cross in the crosswalks at the corner, not in the middle of the block. Never cross from between parked cars. Never cross an intersection diagonally.
• Children should look to see that drivers are aware of them. Making eye contact with a driver is a good way to know whether a driver is aware that someone is about to cross the road.
• Cross quickly - do not linger or play in the street. 
• Stop at all stop signs, red lights, and obey traffic signals. When the intersection has crossing signals, only cross when the walk signal is lit.
• When walking on sidewalks, be aware of driveways and alleys from which cars may pull out unexpectedly.
• When walking down a street with no sidewalks, walk as near to the edge of the road as possible, facing traffic.
• Pay attention to crossing guards and due not enter the street until directed to do so.

 Physical barriers can also create safety issues for pedestrians on sidewalks in our neighborhoods. Please be considerate and keep sidewalks free of obstructions such as trash cans and recycle bins, toys and sports equipment, uncleared debris, as well as ice and snow.

Thank you for attention to these safety concerns and best wishes to students for the upcoming school year.

Sincerely,

Andrew Muckle

Tuesday, August 2nd

6:00-9:00 p.m.

Community Park, Superior CO

Bring the family out for a night of fun!

Superior's Night Out Against CRIME!

National Night Out is designed to: Heighten crime and drug prevention awareness; generate support for, and participation in, local anti-crime programs; strengthen neighborhood communities and police community partnerships and also sends a message to criminals letting them know that neighborhoods are fighting back. 

Last year was a huge success in Superior.  An estimated 800 people participated last year, the goal is to double participants.

Come out and show your community support!

The 2011 CHILI FEST is coming soon!

Saturday, September 10th

3-7 p.m. at Community Park

Come join in the celebration that is sure to be hot, hot, hot! The 11th annual Chili Fest will be September 10th from 3:00-7:00 p.m. at Community Park. This event is going to be better than ever with great music by Ironwood Rain and Hazel Miller, great food, and great beer. We need lots of hands and cooks to make this huge event happen and we would love to have your help! If you are interested in volunteering for this year's Chili Fest as a judge or in a general capacity, or if you would like information on becoming a cook, please contact Kristi Audette at 303-544-0359 or email Kristi at kristia@superiorcolorado.gov. Volunteers and cooks will receive a free Chili Fest shirt!

The Chili Fest competition is open to everyone interested, and we need cooks! To compete in the International Chili Society-sanctioned Regional cook-off, please visit www.superiorcolorado.gov for an application and contest rules. The Town will even pay your annual membership fee for the International Chili Society if you have not joined for 2011-a $50 value! Winners advance to the World Championship Chili Cook-off in Manchester, New Hampshire September 30 - October 2. Email Kristi or Dan Audette with questions at kristia@superiorcolorado.gov or call 303-544-0359.

AT THE FIREHOUSE

Summer is coming to an end.  The school children are heading back to school and families are still taking advantage of the warm bright evenings in the outdoors.  Now is a good time to check your family's bicycle helmets for dents, cracks and poor fit.  Specific instructions on how to examine your helmet can be found at http://www.bhsi.org/inspection.htm .  With shorter, darker days it is wise to use a headlight and taillight on your bicycle in addition to wearing reflective clothing at dawn, dusk and night.

With the school kids on the streets in the mornings and afternoons, be sure to follow the school zone traffic laws.  Just because you have safely navigated the school zone don't let your guard down once outside of the flashing lights.  Look out for children not using crosswalks and riding bikes between cars in neighborhoods as well.  If you have children, now is a good time to review with them the proper way to safely cross a street and bicycle safety if they will be riding their bikes to school alone.  Enjoy the dog days of summer and those quiet first days of the school year safely.

ARE YOU WASHING YOUR CAR IN THE CREEK?  

Did you know that when cars are washed in the driveway or street, pollutants flow into our local waterways?  These pollutants can include:

• Petroleum hydrocarbons such as gasoline, diesel fuel, motor oil, fluids, and lubricants from automobile engines, leaks, and fuel combustion processes;
• Heavy metals such as copper from normal wear of auto brake linings, tires, exhaust, and fluid leaks;
• Phosphorous  and nitrogen-containing detergents;
• Surfactants from detergents and cleaning formulas (synthetic and organic) used to help loosen dirt or grease;
• Solids from vehicle exteriors and surfaces.

So, washing your car in the driveway or street is virtually washing your car in Coal Creek or Rock Creek &, ultimately, the St. Vrain River!

Using a commercial car wash is a great way to help prevent pollution from reaching these waters.  Commercial car washes implement practices that help preserve the quality of the water that will eventually become someone's drinking water supply.  These practices include:

• Directing used water to treatment systems and, in many cases, recycling it;
• Maintaining sand interceptors to collect grease & oils;
• Providing suitable trash collection & disposal services.

Many commercial car washes also work with charitable organizations to make their facilities available for fund-raising car wash events, to ensure that creeks, streams, and drinking water stay clean.

To learn more about protecting our local creeks visit the Keep It Clean Partnership website at  www.KeepitCleanPartnership.org .  The Keep It Clean Partnership is composed of Colorado communities in the Boulder and St. Vrain watersheds, including Boulder County, the cities of Boulder, Longmont, Louisville, and Lafayette, & the Towns of Superior and Erie.  The Partnership addresses regional watershed issues as well as specific stormwater quality education and compliance in each member community.  Keep it clean, 'cause we're all downstream!

Each month, the Town includes information about issues and trends in the area of code enforcement.  During the month of July, 44 code violations were identified, primarily right-of-way obstructions such as basketball hoops, RV's, and trailers. Forty-two of these were promptly corrected, resulting in an 95% compliance rate.

This month, we want to remind residents of the regulation regarding the parking of detached trailers and recreational vehicles within the Town.

Sec. 10-2-70.  Parking of detached trailers and recreational vehicles  

(c)  Recreational vehicles. It is unlawful to continuously park any recreational vehicle for more than five (5) days on any public street, alley or right-of-way. The same standard applies to all detached trailers parked or stored on any public street, alley or right-of-way.

Upon witness of graffiti related activity within the Town, please contact the Boulder County Sheriffs Department at 303-441-4444. To report a graffiti sighting/location please contact the Town of Superior at 303-499-3675.

Questions regarding the Town's code enforcement program should be directed to our Code Enforcement Officer at Town Hall, Reggie Nettles, at 303-499-3675 ext. 165, or reggien@townofsuperior.com.

Superior residents Sasheea Fox, left, Safara Fox and Sunika Fox return their library books following a public ribbon-cutting on Thursday, July 21, for the new Louisville Public Library book drop located in Superior Town Hall, 124 E. Coal Creek Drive. Town Hall is open Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

With summer well upon us, more people are enjoying the trails in Boulder County. Unfortunately with this has come an increase in the number of break-ins to vehicles. Over the past several weeks we have seen a significant increase in the number of vehicles broken into and items stolen from while being parked at the trailheads. Fortunately we have not seen this same pattern at the trailheads around Superior, but that can easily change. I would like to take this time to remind people to not leave valuables, especially visible, in their vehicles when they hike. Most of these break-ins have been window smashes with the suspects grabbing easily accessible items left on the seats or in the passenger compartment, including wallets and purses.   If you must take valuables with you to the trailheads, please lock them in the trunk if possible. Also, help us to catch these people by reporting any suspicious activity or people right away.  

Sgt. Jim Chamberlin

Boulder County Sheriff's Office

Town of Superior

720-564-2697

jchamberlin@bouldercounty.org

The Town of Superior is excited to introduce the 2011 Water Efficiency Rebate Program.  This program offers homeowners rebates on certain indoor water-conserving products for their home.   Replace your inefficient fixtures and safe money and water!

Click HERE for detailed rebate information.  

AUGUST CALENDAR

August 8th..........Work Session, 6:00 pm, Town Hall

..............................Town Board Meeting, 7:00 pm, Town Hall

August 10th.......Court-Code Violations, 9:30 am, Town Hall

..............................Court-Traffic Violations, 1:30 pm, Town Hall

..............................OSAC Meeting, 7:00 pm, Town Hall

August 11th........RCAC Meeting, 5:00 pm, Town Hall

August 16th........Planning Commission Meeting, 7:00 pm, Town Hall

August 17th........PROSTAC Meeting, 7:00 pm, Town Hall

August 19th........Historical Commission Meeting, 10:00 am, Town Hall 

August 22nd.......Work Session, 6:00 pm, Town Hall

..............................Town Board Meeting, 7:00 pm, Town Hall