New law enforcement Officers Kailey Crawford-Barrett and Levi Martson ring the bell to commence Black Hawk’s City Council meeting on May 22.[/caption]

Two new police officers enthusiastically rang the old bell in the Council Chambers, marking the start of the Black Hawk City Council meeting on May 22 at 3 p.m. The officers, Kailey Crawford-Barrett, Police Officer I; and Levi Martson, Police Sergeant, were warmly introduced to the City of Black Hawk’s team.

Officer Crawford-Barrett shared her journey in the meeting agenda packet:

“I was born and raised in Las Vegas, Nevada, before joining the United States Army in August of 2016. Since then, I have lived in five states and was stationed at Buckley Air Force Base for my first duty station.

“In September of 2017, I gave birth to my son in Parker, Colorado, over the course of three days. Afterwards, I moved to Fort Carson to be with my current unit, 1st Space Brigade. The government decided... I mean, I decided that a summer camp in Iraq would be a fun adventure. While overseas, I earned my associate degree in Intelligence Operations Studies and have been accepted into the continuing bachelor’s program.

“I currently serve as the reserve intelligence section Non-Commissioned Officer In Charge.”

Crawford-Barrett was also introduced as a former member of the Special Response Team at Caesars Entertainment Casino.

Sergeant Martson joins Black Hawk from the Arvada Police Department, where he also held the rank of Sergeant. He brings specialized training that will be beneficial to the Black Hawk Police Force. He is married with a two-year-old daughter and enjoys going to the gym and spending time outdoors.

The meeting agenda packet noted:

“Martson joined the Arvada Police Department in 2017 and was active in instructing, a member of the Traffic Unit, and a field training officer.”

The two officers were invited to shake hands with the Council members and were warmly greeted with smiles and accolades.

The Council also unanimously approved several items, including:

PUBLIC HEARINGS:

A. Local Liquor License Authority Consideration of Approval for a New Tavern Liquor License for Pinnacle MLS, LLC dba Ameristar Beer Garden Located at 100 Richman Street, Black Hawk

ACTION ITEMS:

B. Resolution 47-2024,Approving an On-Call Service Agreement with Terracon Consultants, Inc. in an Amount Not to Exceed $25,000 for Calendar Year 2024.

C. Resolution 48-2024, Approving the Temporary Easement Agreement Between the City of Black Hawk and Smithrock, LLC for the Use of the Briggs Lot Located at 562 Gregory Street.

D. Resolution 49-2024, Awarding the Bid and Approving the Contract Between the City of Black Hawk and Black Fox Mining, LLC in an Amount Not to Exceed $2,520,634.62 for Construction of the Bobtail Mine Improvements Project.

The plan is to remediate the tunnel with the goal of public tours. Structural improvements will begin next month and will be finished by next March.

The meeting adjourned at 3:12 p.m.

The next regular meeting of the Black Hawk City Council is scheduled for June 5, 2024, at 3 p.m. in the Council Chambers located at 211 Church Street, Black Hawk, Colorado.