By Cathy Proctor, Denver Business Journal 4/25 The article covers yesterday’s ruling by an Adams County District Judge that Thorton’s 750-foot setback and gathering line regulations violate state and federal law. It should be noted that Thorton has not passed anything similar to Broomfield Charter Amendment 301. With the passage of 301 on Nov. 7 by 57% in favor,…
At the beginning of the April 24 meeting, Council voted unanimously to postpone the first reading of the Oil and Gas Regulations until the May 8 Council Meeting. Item 11f Ordinance No. 2067 Amending Certain Sections of the Broomfield Municipal Code Concerning Broomfield Oil and Gas Regulations – First Reading had been the subject of much citizen criticism up…
Are you one of many Broomfield residents who still have health and safety concerns about the City’s proposed oil and gas regulations and Extraction’s Comprehensive Drilling Plan (CDP) for their 84 well development? Here are two ways to take action by Tuesday, April 24: 1) Sign a petition by Tuesday at 4 p.m. It is sponsored by Broomfield 301…
On April 19, Sen. Marble (R-District 23) voted against HB 18-1157 Increased Reporting of Oil and Gas Incidents, killing the bill with a 5-6 vote in the Senate Agriculture, Natural Resources, & Energy Committee. Broomfield City Council had voted unanimously on March 13 to support the bill and it had passed the House. Mayor Ahrens testified on behalf of…
At the April 17 Study Session, the Staff reviewed the 170-page revised version of the draft regulations which had been published four days previously. Special Counsel Elizabeth Paranhos stated that the guiding principle in drafting the regulations was to make sure that they were within the bounds of the authority of local government as established by case law since…
In reviewing an initial proposal for a property value study on the impact of oil and gas development, the costs of such a study and “unintended consequences” were prominent concerns expressed at the April 17 Study Session by Council Members. Those expressing these reservations did not live in proximity to the proposed Extraction or Crestone developments, so residents in…
In the midst of the City’s and residents’ concerns about residential oil and gas development in Broomfield, it may literally come as a breath of fresh air to learn what the City and County of Broomfield (CCOB) is doing to promote sustainability and renewable energy. Council Member Sharon Tessier (Ward 2) shared her enthusiasm and knowledge in these areas…
Do you have concerns about the impact of oil and gas drilling on your property value? The Property Value Impacts Study Project Proposal will be heard for the first time at the April 17 Study Session in City Council Chambers. The Study Session begins at 6 p.m. but Property Values are Item 6 on the agenda. It will be…
On Wednesday, April 11, SB 18-230 Modify Laws Drilling Units Pooling Orders was heard in the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Natural Resources, & Energy, as sponsored by Sen. Vicki Marble (R-Broomfield/Weld) and Rep. Lori Saine (R- Weld). Attorney Matt Sura, who represents many Broomfield mineral owners regarding the Extraction projects, distributed handouts estimating that the average Broomfield constituent of…
New mother Sarah Mann had served on the Legal Subcommittee of the Comprehensive Plan Update Committee and now wondered if she had wasted six months of her life last year. She had reviewed the Staff’s weak oil and gas draft regulations that were put forth at the April 3 Study Session and found that the Staff had “watered the…
