my-BV's Community Project Page
This whole website is meant to be yours - your place to learn, engage, provide direction, ask questions, and more. This 'project' here - the Gathering Place - is a general conversation place where you can engage with each other, pass on kindness to Town Staff or Trustees or advisory boards, offer up ideas for future project pages, ask general questions, and so much more!
Scroll down to contribute to a discussion, submit a project idea, ask a question, or more!!
Background
Launched in November 2021, my-BV.com is the result of the desire to match the Town's community engagement efforts with the wide array of tools that the 21st century has made available to us. We know most of our outreach efforts in the past have relied heavily on printed notices or press releases that offer up an in-person meeting as the primary way of learning more or providing input on Town projects, topics, and issues. Now, however, my-BV.com will be another tool in our toolbox that will allow you to keep abreast of what is going on, provide thoughts and ideas, ask questions, and participate in your local government from anywhere!
FAQs
Check out the right-hand side of this page for frequently asked questions and their answers! Have a question that you don't see answered here or anywhere else on this site? Click the "Ask us a Question!" tab below to submit your question now.
Register Now
While you can peruse all the project pages and this site without registering for an account, we do ask that you create an account (takes 30 seconds!) in order to participate on the site through the many engagement tools we're using.
We want my-BV.com to be a safe and productive place for your to learn about what's going on around Town, and also to provide your ideas, concerns, questions, and feedback. Social media is great for blasting a message out there, but not great for empowering productive conversations on specific issues or projects.
By asking you to register we not only encourage accountability and a safe place in the forums and engagement tools, we're also better able to capture your feedback in a way that the Trustees and Staff can use to make decisions and then communicate back to you.
This whole website is meant to be yours - your place to learn, engage, provide direction, ask questions, and more. This 'project' here - the Gathering Place - is a general conversation place where you can engage with each other, pass on kindness to Town Staff or Trustees or advisory boards, offer up ideas for future project pages, ask general questions, and so much more!
Scroll down to contribute to a discussion, submit a project idea, ask a question, or more!!
Background
Launched in November 2021, my-BV.com is the result of the desire to match the Town's community engagement efforts with the wide array of tools that the 21st century has made available to us. We know most of our outreach efforts in the past have relied heavily on printed notices or press releases that offer up an in-person meeting as the primary way of learning more or providing input on Town projects, topics, and issues. Now, however, my-BV.com will be another tool in our toolbox that will allow you to keep abreast of what is going on, provide thoughts and ideas, ask questions, and participate in your local government from anywhere!
FAQs
Check out the right-hand side of this page for frequently asked questions and their answers! Have a question that you don't see answered here or anywhere else on this site? Click the "Ask us a Question!" tab below to submit your question now.
Register Now
While you can peruse all the project pages and this site without registering for an account, we do ask that you create an account (takes 30 seconds!) in order to participate on the site through the many engagement tools we're using.
We want my-BV.com to be a safe and productive place for your to learn about what's going on around Town, and also to provide your ideas, concerns, questions, and feedback. Social media is great for blasting a message out there, but not great for empowering productive conversations on specific issues or projects.
By asking you to register we not only encourage accountability and a safe place in the forums and engagement tools, we're also better able to capture your feedback in a way that the Trustees and Staff can use to make decisions and then communicate back to you.
General Questions
Have questions for Town staff? If you haven't seen answers to your questions on the other project pages on my-BV.com, feel free to ask away! Someone from Town staff will reply as soon as we're able.
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Share From the Chaffee County Times on an article about the North End Safety Complex: "The complex would also offer a flex space for Board of County Commissioner meetings and public convening, as well as public use for different local organizations and things that might need meeting space to come together to be able to utilize." Can the town rent space for public meetings? This may be a more efficient use of taxpayer dollars than the proposed Town Campus Council Chambers on East Main Street. Could work for court as well. Converting the community center for a recorded public meeting several times a month seems time consuming for staff. Currrent proposal - not finalized - on page 23: https://buenavistaco.gov/DocumentCenter/View/4360/Buena-Vista-Town-Campus-Development-Plan-Full-Report-051521-PDF?bidId= on Facebook Share From the Chaffee County Times on an article about the North End Safety Complex: "The complex would also offer a flex space for Board of County Commissioner meetings and public convening, as well as public use for different local organizations and things that might need meeting space to come together to be able to utilize." Can the town rent space for public meetings? This may be a more efficient use of taxpayer dollars than the proposed Town Campus Council Chambers on East Main Street. Could work for court as well. Converting the community center for a recorded public meeting several times a month seems time consuming for staff. Currrent proposal - not finalized - on page 23: https://buenavistaco.gov/DocumentCenter/View/4360/Buena-Vista-Town-Campus-Development-Plan-Full-Report-051521-PDF?bidId= on Twitter Share From the Chaffee County Times on an article about the North End Safety Complex: "The complex would also offer a flex space for Board of County Commissioner meetings and public convening, as well as public use for different local organizations and things that might need meeting space to come together to be able to utilize." Can the town rent space for public meetings? This may be a more efficient use of taxpayer dollars than the proposed Town Campus Council Chambers on East Main Street. Could work for court as well. Converting the community center for a recorded public meeting several times a month seems time consuming for staff. Currrent proposal - not finalized - on page 23: https://buenavistaco.gov/DocumentCenter/View/4360/Buena-Vista-Town-Campus-Development-Plan-Full-Report-051521-PDF?bidId= on Linkedin Email From the Chaffee County Times on an article about the North End Safety Complex: "The complex would also offer a flex space for Board of County Commissioner meetings and public convening, as well as public use for different local organizations and things that might need meeting space to come together to be able to utilize." Can the town rent space for public meetings? This may be a more efficient use of taxpayer dollars than the proposed Town Campus Council Chambers on East Main Street. Could work for court as well. Converting the community center for a recorded public meeting several times a month seems time consuming for staff. Currrent proposal - not finalized - on page 23: https://buenavistaco.gov/DocumentCenter/View/4360/Buena-Vista-Town-Campus-Development-Plan-Full-Report-051521-PDF?bidId= link
From the Chaffee County Times on an article about the North End Safety Complex: "The complex would also offer a flex space for Board of County Commissioner meetings and public convening, as well as public use for different local organizations and things that might need meeting space to come together to be able to utilize." Can the town rent space for public meetings? This may be a more efficient use of taxpayer dollars than the proposed Town Campus Council Chambers on East Main Street. Could work for court as well. Converting the community center for a recorded public meeting several times a month seems time consuming for staff. Currrent proposal - not finalized - on page 23: https://buenavistaco.gov/DocumentCenter/View/4360/Buena-Vista-Town-Campus-Development-Plan-Full-Report-051521-PDF?bidId=
Amy asked over 1 year agoGreat question and thought - definitely one that is in active consideration and will continue to be as the County's plans and ultimate schedule of use for that facility become more clear.
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Share Hi there- I'm curious if the surveys completed on my-bv are anonymous or not? Thank you! on Facebook Share Hi there- I'm curious if the surveys completed on my-bv are anonymous or not? Thank you! on Twitter Share Hi there- I'm curious if the surveys completed on my-bv are anonymous or not? Thank you! on Linkedin Email Hi there- I'm curious if the surveys completed on my-bv are anonymous or not? Thank you! link
Hi there- I'm curious if the surveys completed on my-bv are anonymous or not? Thank you!
Kathy Young asked over 1 year agoHello and thanks for the question. Staff can see the username of the respondents, but any published results will not include usernames and will be completely anonymous. Let me know if you have other questions!
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Share Hello Town of BV. Would it be possible to dedicate an area for housing discussion? on Facebook Share Hello Town of BV. Would it be possible to dedicate an area for housing discussion? on Twitter Share Hello Town of BV. Would it be possible to dedicate an area for housing discussion? on Linkedin Email Hello Town of BV. Would it be possible to dedicate an area for housing discussion? link
Hello Town of BV. Would it be possible to dedicate an area for housing discussion?
Amy asked over 1 year agoYes! A discussion forum is available here: https://my-bv.com/gathering-place/forum_topics/housing-forum
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Share Hello Town. Is there a plan for the COVID funds? Salida used this funding to pilot a housing incentive program - open doors. Not sure if that is right for BV, but it was great to see some money going towards housing. Would the town consider allocating some of the money towards La Vista to deed restrict a couple units? It doesn't need to be La Vista, but that is the only multi-family I am aware of. Some members of the community are, for lack of a better word, outraged at the pricing of the new apartments. And while it is a private project, many people in town do believe the town should intervene. I think many folks would convert the apartments to short term rentals with all the backlash they are facing. It would seem like using some ARF funds towards something like this would support the community's vision. Can this information be relayed to the board of trustees at the next meeting? Respectfully, I do not believe I should have to go to public comment to be heard. I think that is the purpose of this awesome website! On that note - do the board members read My-BV.com? I appreciate staff always responding, but I think this site may benefit from some interaction with elected leaders. Just a thought... on Facebook Share Hello Town. Is there a plan for the COVID funds? Salida used this funding to pilot a housing incentive program - open doors. Not sure if that is right for BV, but it was great to see some money going towards housing. Would the town consider allocating some of the money towards La Vista to deed restrict a couple units? It doesn't need to be La Vista, but that is the only multi-family I am aware of. Some members of the community are, for lack of a better word, outraged at the pricing of the new apartments. And while it is a private project, many people in town do believe the town should intervene. I think many folks would convert the apartments to short term rentals with all the backlash they are facing. It would seem like using some ARF funds towards something like this would support the community's vision. Can this information be relayed to the board of trustees at the next meeting? Respectfully, I do not believe I should have to go to public comment to be heard. I think that is the purpose of this awesome website! On that note - do the board members read My-BV.com? I appreciate staff always responding, but I think this site may benefit from some interaction with elected leaders. Just a thought... on Twitter Share Hello Town. Is there a plan for the COVID funds? Salida used this funding to pilot a housing incentive program - open doors. Not sure if that is right for BV, but it was great to see some money going towards housing. Would the town consider allocating some of the money towards La Vista to deed restrict a couple units? It doesn't need to be La Vista, but that is the only multi-family I am aware of. Some members of the community are, for lack of a better word, outraged at the pricing of the new apartments. And while it is a private project, many people in town do believe the town should intervene. I think many folks would convert the apartments to short term rentals with all the backlash they are facing. It would seem like using some ARF funds towards something like this would support the community's vision. Can this information be relayed to the board of trustees at the next meeting? Respectfully, I do not believe I should have to go to public comment to be heard. I think that is the purpose of this awesome website! On that note - do the board members read My-BV.com? I appreciate staff always responding, but I think this site may benefit from some interaction with elected leaders. Just a thought... on Linkedin Email Hello Town. Is there a plan for the COVID funds? Salida used this funding to pilot a housing incentive program - open doors. Not sure if that is right for BV, but it was great to see some money going towards housing. Would the town consider allocating some of the money towards La Vista to deed restrict a couple units? It doesn't need to be La Vista, but that is the only multi-family I am aware of. Some members of the community are, for lack of a better word, outraged at the pricing of the new apartments. And while it is a private project, many people in town do believe the town should intervene. I think many folks would convert the apartments to short term rentals with all the backlash they are facing. It would seem like using some ARF funds towards something like this would support the community's vision. Can this information be relayed to the board of trustees at the next meeting? Respectfully, I do not believe I should have to go to public comment to be heard. I think that is the purpose of this awesome website! On that note - do the board members read My-BV.com? I appreciate staff always responding, but I think this site may benefit from some interaction with elected leaders. Just a thought... link
Hello Town. Is there a plan for the COVID funds? Salida used this funding to pilot a housing incentive program - open doors. Not sure if that is right for BV, but it was great to see some money going towards housing. Would the town consider allocating some of the money towards La Vista to deed restrict a couple units? It doesn't need to be La Vista, but that is the only multi-family I am aware of. Some members of the community are, for lack of a better word, outraged at the pricing of the new apartments. And while it is a private project, many people in town do believe the town should intervene. I think many folks would convert the apartments to short term rentals with all the backlash they are facing. It would seem like using some ARF funds towards something like this would support the community's vision. Can this information be relayed to the board of trustees at the next meeting? Respectfully, I do not believe I should have to go to public comment to be heard. I think that is the purpose of this awesome website! On that note - do the board members read My-BV.com? I appreciate staff always responding, but I think this site may benefit from some interaction with elected leaders. Just a thought...
Amy asked over 1 year agoHello!
The Trustees have allocated approximately 40% ($314,000) of the ARPA funds to support the water treatment plant expansion project. The balance of the ARPA funds are not allocated at the moment, but the most consistent conversation about how to use those funds has been about supporting Phase I of the Carbonate Street housing & childcare project.
I do believe Trustees use my-BV website, but having them all participate as elected officials may get cross-wise with open meeting laws - I'll check into this with our legal counsel.
As always, thanks for your thoughts.
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Share Hello. Can the ballot tax question post information here? on Facebook Share Hello. Can the ballot tax question post information here? on Twitter Share Hello. Can the ballot tax question post information here? on Linkedin Email Hello. Can the ballot tax question post information here? link
Hello. Can the ballot tax question post information here?
Amy asked over 1 year agoThanks for the question! Given the fact that this is a municipal website we would not be able to allow a campaign committee access to utilize it for the purposes of campaigning. That being said, if you would like more information please reach out to chaffeehousingsolutions@gmail.com and someone will get back to you I'm sure.
Thank you!
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Share Hi. Is the survey for trails and parks study still open? Thanks! on Facebook Share Hi. Is the survey for trails and parks study still open? Thanks! on Twitter Share Hi. Is the survey for trails and parks study still open? Thanks! on Linkedin Email Hi. Is the survey for trails and parks study still open? Thanks! link
Hi. Is the survey for trails and parks study still open? Thanks!
StaceyWT asked about 2 years agoGood morning! The survey has concluded. The CU Denver students conducting the project for Town gave a presentation at the May 10th Board of Trustees' work session. I believe they are working to create the final report now, which will be shared on the related project page on my-BV as well as on the Town and BV Rec websites.
Thank you!
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Share I was told to go to this site to say please use the recreation money to build the park proposed in the Sunset Vista location. If the dollars promised to our huge subdivision with lots of kids end up being used in that new Rodeo Ground and area next to it, I and all in my neighborhood will be upset. on Facebook Share I was told to go to this site to say please use the recreation money to build the park proposed in the Sunset Vista location. If the dollars promised to our huge subdivision with lots of kids end up being used in that new Rodeo Ground and area next to it, I and all in my neighborhood will be upset. on Twitter Share I was told to go to this site to say please use the recreation money to build the park proposed in the Sunset Vista location. If the dollars promised to our huge subdivision with lots of kids end up being used in that new Rodeo Ground and area next to it, I and all in my neighborhood will be upset. on Linkedin Email I was told to go to this site to say please use the recreation money to build the park proposed in the Sunset Vista location. If the dollars promised to our huge subdivision with lots of kids end up being used in that new Rodeo Ground and area next to it, I and all in my neighborhood will be upset. link
I was told to go to this site to say please use the recreation money to build the park proposed in the Sunset Vista location. If the dollars promised to our huge subdivision with lots of kids end up being used in that new Rodeo Ground and area next to it, I and all in my neighborhood will be upset.
Judy Hamontre asked about 2 years agoHello Judy. The master planning process for the Rodeo Grounds and Chicago Ranch will in essence create a "living plan" to help guide Town with future improvements in that region. The Sunset Vista Park funds will be used for the Sunset Vista Park developments. Please reach out if you have any additional questions. We appreciate your participation.
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Share Hello. Would it be possible to get some clarification on the following comment in the newspaper? This was in the article in the Chaffee County Times about increased traffic stops. Dean Morgan is quoted. “People asked – we listened,” he said. “On citations last year (in 2020) we had about 340 citations and this year we had over 700. A lot of that was responsive to citizen complaints.” How are citizen complaints fielded? Are the complaints in general, or, about a particular area in town? Do the police set quotas? And if so - will there continue to be marked increases in the future? Respectfully on Facebook Share Hello. Would it be possible to get some clarification on the following comment in the newspaper? This was in the article in the Chaffee County Times about increased traffic stops. Dean Morgan is quoted. “People asked – we listened,” he said. “On citations last year (in 2020) we had about 340 citations and this year we had over 700. A lot of that was responsive to citizen complaints.” How are citizen complaints fielded? Are the complaints in general, or, about a particular area in town? Do the police set quotas? And if so - will there continue to be marked increases in the future? Respectfully on Twitter Share Hello. Would it be possible to get some clarification on the following comment in the newspaper? This was in the article in the Chaffee County Times about increased traffic stops. Dean Morgan is quoted. “People asked – we listened,” he said. “On citations last year (in 2020) we had about 340 citations and this year we had over 700. A lot of that was responsive to citizen complaints.” How are citizen complaints fielded? Are the complaints in general, or, about a particular area in town? Do the police set quotas? And if so - will there continue to be marked increases in the future? Respectfully on Linkedin Email Hello. Would it be possible to get some clarification on the following comment in the newspaper? This was in the article in the Chaffee County Times about increased traffic stops. Dean Morgan is quoted. “People asked – we listened,” he said. “On citations last year (in 2020) we had about 340 citations and this year we had over 700. A lot of that was responsive to citizen complaints.” How are citizen complaints fielded? Are the complaints in general, or, about a particular area in town? Do the police set quotas? And if so - will there continue to be marked increases in the future? Respectfully link
Hello. Would it be possible to get some clarification on the following comment in the newspaper? This was in the article in the Chaffee County Times about increased traffic stops. Dean Morgan is quoted. “People asked – we listened,” he said. “On citations last year (in 2020) we had about 340 citations and this year we had over 700. A lot of that was responsive to citizen complaints.” How are citizen complaints fielded? Are the complaints in general, or, about a particular area in town? Do the police set quotas? And if so - will there continue to be marked increases in the future? Respectfully
Amy asked over 2 years agoResponse from Chief Morgan: No, the police do not set quotas. Traffic enforcement is strictly about public safety. We get complaints in various manners...from emails to phone calls. When citizens complain about a certain area, it is because they are concerned about safety in that area due to things like excessive speed. As such, we conduct targeted enforcement in those areas to address safety concerns. We do not always see a safety issue consistent with the complaint, but often, we do, and in such instances, we take enforcement action as appropriate. As to marked increases in the future...that is dependent on driver behavior. The intent of issuing a penalty assessment for a traffic violation is to modify behavior. If driver's modify their behavior and obey the speed limits, stop signs, etc., then there is not a need to increase enforcement.
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Share There is $60k being allocated to the cemetery for capital improvements. I didn't see it listed on the town's Capital improvement Plan. Is there a place where I could find some info on the project? Thank you. on Facebook Share There is $60k being allocated to the cemetery for capital improvements. I didn't see it listed on the town's Capital improvement Plan. Is there a place where I could find some info on the project? Thank you. on Twitter Share There is $60k being allocated to the cemetery for capital improvements. I didn't see it listed on the town's Capital improvement Plan. Is there a place where I could find some info on the project? Thank you. on Linkedin Email There is $60k being allocated to the cemetery for capital improvements. I didn't see it listed on the town's Capital improvement Plan. Is there a place where I could find some info on the project? Thank you. link
There is $60k being allocated to the cemetery for capital improvements. I didn't see it listed on the town's Capital improvement Plan. Is there a place where I could find some info on the project? Thank you.
Amy asked over 2 years agoThanks for the question Amy! I've checked in with a couple of other staff members here and the proposed capital improvements for the cemetery are focused on a new fence and signage, revegetation and weed control, irrigation, and a few other aesthetic improvements.
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Share Has the town considered posted the planning and zoning meetings and BoT work sessions on the youtube channel for the public to access? Thank you. on Facebook Share Has the town considered posted the planning and zoning meetings and BoT work sessions on the youtube channel for the public to access? Thank you. on Twitter Share Has the town considered posted the planning and zoning meetings and BoT work sessions on the youtube channel for the public to access? Thank you. on Linkedin Email Has the town considered posted the planning and zoning meetings and BoT work sessions on the youtube channel for the public to access? Thank you. link
Has the town considered posted the planning and zoning meetings and BoT work sessions on the youtube channel for the public to access? Thank you.
Amy asked over 2 years agoThanks for the question Amy! This is a great suggestion that I'll take back to our team and see how / if we could get this going.
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