Community Update
October 21, 2022
Greetings!

It's Election Season and our Routt County Election Team has been hard at work preparing! Ballots were mailed earlier this week and should have arrived in mailboxes. Ballots can be returned to the ballot drop boxes throughout Routt County.
 
24 Hour Drop Boxes:
522 Lincoln Ave, Steamboat Springs
2025 Shield Dr., Steamboat Springs
 
Other ballot drop off locations during THEIR regular business hours:
Clark Store - 54175 RCR 129, Clark
Hayden Town Hall - 178 W Jefferson Ave, Hayden
Oak Creek Town Hall - 129 Nancy Crawford Blvd, Oak Creek
Yampa Town Hall - 101 Main St, Yampa

You can register to vote, update your registration, cast your ballot or vote on a machine (ADA accessible voting machines are available) at our Voter Service and Polling Centers:

Routt County Clerk & Recorder's Office 
522 Lincoln Ave. Ste 21, Steamboat Springs, CO 80487 
Monday through Friday, October 24-October 28, 2022, 8:00 am-4:30 pm

Routt County Annex
136 6th St. Steamboat Springs, CO 80487
Monday through Friday, October 31-November 7, 2022, 8:00 am-4:30 pm
Saturday, November 5, 2022, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Tuesday, Election Day, November 8, 2022, 7:00 am-7:00 pm

Hayden Town Hall
178 W Jefferson Ave. Hayden, CO 81639 
Tuesday, Election Day, November 8, 2022, 7:00am-7:00 pm

Oak Creek Town Hall
129 Nancy Crawford Blvd. Oak Creek, CO 80467 
Tuesday, Election Day, November 8, 2022, 7:00 am-7:00 pm

All Routt County election information can be found on our website at www.co.routt.co.us/221/Elections.
General County Updates
Household Hazardous Waste Drop off Event: We had another successful Hazardous Household Waste Drop-Off on Saturday, October 9! Here's what we collected and kept out of the landfill for a total of 10,947 lbs.:
  • Latex paint – 4161 lbs.
  • Oil-based paint – 2228 lbs.
  • Total paint – 6389 lbs.

  • Aerosols – 523 lbs.
  • Flammable Liquids – 1436 lbs.
  • Corrosive Liquids (Basic) – 80 lbs.
  • Corrosive Liquids (Acidic) – 108 lbs.
  • Toxic Liquids – 862 lbs.
  • Oxidizing Liquids – 36 lbs.
  • Used Motor Oil – 525 lbs.
  • Non-hazardous/Non RCRA materials – 988 lbs. 
  • Total chemicals – 4558 lbs. 

Community Meetings for The Wildfire Protection Plan: The Routt County Community Wildfire Protection Plan needs your input! We will be hosting a series of public meetings and we want to hear from you. Are you prepared for wildfire in your neighborhood? What would you do if you were told to evacuate? Do you know how to reduce your personal risk from wildfire? Come tell us your thoughts or concerns and learn more about wildfire in Routt County. All meetings will be held 6:00 pm-8:00 pm.
  • November 14 – Hayden Center Library Room
  • November 15 – North Routt @ Fire Station 2
  • November 16 – Stagecoach Fire Station
  • November 17 – BCC Hearing Room
Please contact Alyssa Ingles, aingles@co.routt.co.us, 970-761-9168 with any questions. All details can be found on our website at:  http://www.co.routt.co.us/926/Community-Wildfire-Protection-Plan.

Routt County Winter Road Maintenance: As we prepare for snow this weekend, we wanted to remind our community where to find information about winter road maintenance: https://www.co.routt.co.us/878/Winter-Maintenance. Please contact the Road & Bridge Department at 970-870-5552 if you have questions.

Are you signed up for Routt County Alerts? Get alerted about emergencies and other important community news by signing up for Routt County Alerts. This system enables us to provide you with critical information quickly in a variety of situations, such as severe weather, unexpected road closures, missing persons and evacuations of buildings or neighborhoods. Sign up now at RouttCountyAlerts.com.

Stay Connected! There are lots of ways to stay connected to Routt County! For non-emergent news you can sign up for County News, follow Routt County on Facebook, Twitter Instagram or LinkedIn, and of course visit the County website.
Building Department Updates
Temporary Certificate of Occupancy or Occupancy Certificate Reminders: Contractors, we are nearing the winter season and snow could fall in the valley at any time. Take the time to ensure you have called for all partial Site Inspections, Driveway Inspections, or other related inspections done by our Public Works and Utility Divisions county-wide while the ground is still visible (if required). This helps to avoid denial of TCO approvals this winter. In addition, as we approach opening day for the ski area, we typically receive a high volume of final inspection and TCO requests. Follow the below recommended time-frames when seeking TCO/CO’s for your projects to avoid delays in receiving approvals from all reviewing departments.
  • You must schedule a final building inspection within CityView to start the TCO/CO Review Process for all reviewing departments.
  • Residential Projects: Allow seven working days after you schedule your final building inspection for all departments to complete their reviews and the Building Department to process and print your TCO. Special Note: If any reviewing department fails your TCO review, you will not receive a TCO within these seven working days. You will need to comply with any corrections by that reviewer and begin the seven working day review process again. 
  • Commercial Projects: Allow seven working days after you schedule your final building inspection for all departments to complete their reviews and the Building Department to process and print your TCO. The Contractor is also responsible for meeting all conditions of any previously approved Planning Department Development Application Conditions for your project. If you fail to have these conditions completed prior to departments reviewing your TCO/CO they will fail your review which will cause you significant delays in receiving your TCO or CO for your project. Special Note: If any reviewing department fails your TCO review, you will not receive a TCO within these seven working days. You will need to comply with any corrections by that reviewer and begin the seven working day review process again. 

Routt County Building Department September CY2022 Permit Reports are available online.

Utility Work and Work in the right-of-way inside the City of Steamboat Springs Policies November-April: Contractors, please review policies related to work in the right-of-way and utility work between November and April for the City of Steamboat Springs and Mount Werner Water and Sanitation District. Here is a link to an article from the Steamboat Pilot & Today with additional information.

Public Health Updates
Breast Cancer Awareness Month: In support of national Breast Cancer Awareness Month throughout October, Routt County has pink lights illuminated in the main entrance of the Historic Court House. Routt County Public Health would like to remind you of some tips from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to reduce your risk of breast cancer. These tips are focused on promoting your health in general and include: participating in regular physical activity, not drinking alcohol (or drink alcohol in moderation), breastfeeding your children if possible, and maintaining a healthy weight. The CDC also recommends you discuss use of hormone replacement therapy or oral contraceptives with your doctor. If you have a family history of breast cancer or have changes in your BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes it is recommended that you talk with your doctor about additional ways to lower your risk. For more information about breast cancer from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention please click here.  

Vaccine Bus in North Routt: The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) Vaccine Bus is headed to North Routt to provide free flu and COVID-19 vaccinations for the community. Vaccines are free, and no ID or insurance needed. If you are getting a follow-up dose, please bring your CDC vaccine card. The bus will be in North Routt on November 9 from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm at North Routt Charter School. Registration recommended, but not required: https://www.comassvax.org//appointment/en/reg/6241914063.

COVID-19 Update: All Routt County COVID-19 information can be found on the Public Health pages on the Routt County website. You can always check on COVID rates in Routt County by checking the COVID-19 dashboard which is currently updated weekly. It was updated October 13 to share the COVID-19 metrics and vaccination rates. 
Employment Opportunities
Full Time Job Openings:
  • Deputy Clerk – Recording & Motor Vehicle - $20.00-$27.06/hr - Full Benefits
  • Human Services Program Specialist – $20.00 - $23.53/hr – Full Benefits
  • Planning – Office Technician – $22.65 - $30.64/hr – Full Benefits
  • YVRA OSS Officer – $22.69 - $25.90/hr – Full Benefits
  • Public Safety Dispatcher I – $24.75 - $26.65/hr - Full Benefits
  • Detention Deputy – $32.50 - $38.24/hr – Full Benefits
  • Human Services - Case Aide – $20.00 - $21.41/hr - Full Benefits
  • Patrol Sergeant – $44.97 - $52.91/hr - Full Benefits
  • R&B Motor Pool/Heavy Equipment Mechanic – $26.41 - $31.06/hr - Full Benefits
  • YVRA Equipment Operations Tech – $22.40 - $23.98/hr – Full Benefits

Part-Time Job Openings:
  • Human Services Program Specialist – Fatherhood Program - $20.00 - $24.94/hr – Some Benefits
  • YVRA – PT/YR Operations-Safety-Security Officer - $22.69 - $25.90/hr – Benefits Available: Sick Time & Worker’s Compensation
  • YVRA – PT/YR Passenger Services Rep - $20.00/hr – Benefits Available: Sick Time & Worker’s Compensation
  • YVRA – PT/YR Retail Associate - $20.00/hr - Some Benefits

Seasonal/Temporary Job Openings:
  • Seasonal YVRA Security Guard (Four Positions Available) - $20.00/hr – Benefits Available: Sick Time & Worker’s Compensation
  • Seasonal YVRA Food Service Server (Two Positions Available) - $14.00/hr + Tips – Benefits Available: Sick Time & Worker’s Compensation
  • Seasonal YVRA Food Service Busser (Two Positions Available) - $14.00/hr + Tips – Benefits Available: Sick Time & Worker’s Compensation
  • Seasonal YVRA Food Service Kitchen Assistant (Two Positions Available) - $20.00/hr – Benefits Available: Sick Time & Worker’s Compensation
  • Temporary YVRA Food Service Cook - $20.00/hr – Benefits Available: Sick Time & Worker’s Compensation
  • Temporary YVRA Food Service Counter Attendant (Five Positions Available) - $14.00/hr + Tips – Benefits Available: Sick Time & Worker’s Compensation
  • Temporary YVRA Janitorial Service Worker (Four Positions Available) - $20.00/hr – Benefits Available: Sick Time & Worker’s Compensation
  • Temporary YVRA Building and Grounds Maintenance Tech: $22.49 – Benefits Available: Sick Time & Worker’s Compensation
  • Temporary YVRA Equipment Operations Tech: $22.40 – Benefits Available: Sick Time & Worker’s Compensation
  • Seasonal YVRA Food Service Host/Hostess (Two Positions Available): $14.00/hr + Tips – Benefits Available: Sick Time & Worker’s Compensation


Find all Routt County job opportunities and apply on the Routt County website.
One Fun Thing
WINTER WEATHER PREPAREDNESS WEEK IN COLORADO

Winter Weather Preparedness Week in Colorado wraps up on October 23. This is an excellent time for all individuals, families, businesses, schools, and media outlets to review their winter storm preparedness plans. It is especially important for all new arrivals to the state to become familiar with the National Weather Service watch and warning definitions, as well as winter safety procedures.

Snow in Colorado is important to the farmers, the ski areas, and for filling up reservoirs. However, winter storms often bring heavy snow, bitter cold air, high winds, low visibilities and slick roads. This can lead to dangerous travel conditions and other life threatening situations such as avalanches and very frigid wind chill temperatures. 

Find lots of Winter Safety information on the National Weather Service website.
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