A member on the Grand Lake Board of Trustees has resigned
due to pressing personal matters.
Phyllis Price resigned her position on Nov. 18 due to health
concerns with her husband. According to her letter of resignation, she has had
to divide her time between Grand Lake and Utah.
“Legally, I still meet the requirements to be on the board
but feel that I will not be able to represent the town to the best of my
ability because of spending time between our two homes,” Price said in the
letter.
Price went on to say that she plans to continue to be
involved with the town and encouraged the board to keep up their work in Grand
Lake.
The town announced this resignation at the Nov. 25 board
meeting.
“Phyllis Price has been a valued member of our community for
many years and the town will greatly miss her knowledge, energy and deep
concern for the town’s well being,” Town Manager John Crone said in a memo to
the board.
The town board is required by state and municipal code to fill the vacancy by Jan. 17 through appointment or special election.
As the vacant position is up for election April 7, the town manager recommended that the town appoint someone to fill the vacancy as the best course of action. While there is no requirement that the town advertises the vacancy or solicits applications, Grand Lake has traditionally taken these actions.
The board plans to appoint the trustee at the Jan. 13 meeting.
Interested parties must submit a letter of interest and
proof of qualification by 12 p.m. Dec. 24 to the town clerk. Applicants must be
a registered elector of Grand Lake, at least 18 years old and have lived in
Grand Lake for at least 12 consecutive months preceding the date of
appointment.
Questions can be directed to the town manager at glmanager@townofgrandlake.com
or at 970-531-8900.