Transparency Notice

East Orchard Mesa Fire Protection District

Pursuant to section 32-1-809, Colorado Revised Statutes for Transparency Notices may be filed with Special District Association of Colorado. This information must be provided annually to the eligible electors of the district no later than January 15 of each year.

*Note that some information provided herein may be subject to change after the notice is posted.

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District's Principal Business Office

Company
East Orchard Mesa Fire Protection District
Contact
Bruce Talbott
Address
P.O. Box 164, Palisade, Colorado 81526
Phone
970-986-1386

District's Physical Location

Counties
Mesa

Regular Board Meeting Information

Location
East Orchard Mesa Fire Station
Address
577 36 Road, Palisade, Colorado
Day(s)
2nd Tue. in March, October, December
Time
7 pm

Posting Place for Meeting Notice

Location
East Orchard Mesa Fire Station
Address
577 36 Road, Palisade, Colorado

Notice of Proposed Action to Fix or Increase Fees, Rates, Tolls, Penalties or Charges for Domestic Water or Sanitary Sewer Services

Location
Address
577 36 Road, Palisade, Colorado 81526
Date
Notice

Current District Mill Levy

Mills
6.5

Ad Valorem Tax Revenue

Revenue reported may be incomplete or unaudited as of the date this Notice was posted.

Amount ($)
$61,401

Date of Next Regular Election

Date
05/06/2025

Pursuant to 24-72-205 C.R.S.

District Policy
No written policy
Records Contact
Bruce Talbott
970-986-1386

Names of District Board Members

Board President

Name
Bruce Talbott, Chairman
Contact Info
577 36 Road
Palisade, CO 81526
970-986-1386
geneb566@gmail.com
Election
Yes, this office will be on the next regular election ballot

Board Member 2

Name
Ted Ruckman
Contact Info
577 36 Road
Palisade, CO 81526
Election
Yes, this office will be on the next regular election ballot

Board Member 3

Name
Mike McDermott
Contact Info
577 36 Road
Palisade, CO 81526
Election
Yes, this office will be on the next regular election ballot

Board Member 5

Name
Audrey Hamon, Member
Contact Info
577 36 Road
Palisade, CO 81526
Election
Yes, this office will be on the next regular election ballot

Board Member 6

Name
Ty Rudd
Contact Info
578 38 Road
Palisade, CO 81526
970-312-7171 email: frazrak@yahoo.com
Election
No, this office will not be on the next regular election ballot

Board Candidate Self-Nomination Forms

Any eligible elector of the special district who desires to be a candidate for the office of special district director must file a self-nomination and acceptance form or letter with the designated election official.

Deadline for Self-Nomination Forms

Self-nomination and acceptance forms or letters must be filed not less than 67 days before the date of the regular election. For the next regular election, the deadline is 02/28/2025.

District Election Results

The district's current election results will be posted on the website of the Colorado Secretary of State (www.sos.state.co.us) and the website indicated below, if any.

Permanent Mail-In Voter Status

Absentee voting and Permanent absentee voter status (formerly Permanent Mail-In voter status): Where to obtain and return forms.

Mike McDermott
3608 E1/4 Road
Palisade, CO 81526 970-464-4872 email: scoalpacas@suncrestorchardalpacas.net
Palisade, CO 81526
bobbydery@gmail.com

Applications for absentee voting or for permanent absentee voter status are available from and must be returned to the Designated Election Official.

Mesa County Clerk and Recorder

Notice Completed By

Name
Mike McDermott
Company/District
East Orchard Mesa Fire Protection District
Title
Board Secretary
Email
scoalpacas@suncrestorchardalpacas.net
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