After a professional process to select Silt PD’s very first Police Lieutenant, Matt Gronbeck started in his new position last Monday. He brings a wealth of police experience to the department from his nearly 23 years of experience right here in Garfield County. His role is to be second in command of the Department, help with administrative duties, help set the tone for other police employees and respond to calls for service.
Lieutenant Matt Gronbeck is a life-long local law enforcement professional having spent nearly half his career as a Detective and the other half as a Patrol Supervisor, between the Garfield County Sheriff’s Office and Glenwood Springs Police Department. Career distinctions include assisting in the apprehension of serial rapist Brent J. Brents, whose rampage was later featured on Investigation Discovery: On the Case with Paula Zahn, a Public Safety Award and Commendation for the Ponderosa Cabins homicide investigation, an Official Recognition by the FBI for his investigation into nationwide serial bank robber Jack Wright, as well as an Award of Excellence from the U.S. Attorney’s Office, among others. Prior to beginning his new career at Silt PD, Lt. Gronbeck was K-9 handler of a dual-purpose German Shepherd, K-9 Messi, who is now retired and lives with Lt. Gronbeck full time.
Welcome Matt to Silt when you see him out and about!
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Water Treatment Plant Topic of Discussion
Town of Silt Trustees again discussed the plans for the water treatment plant renovation at the Board’s work session last Monday, February 27. The Trustees were working with staff and consultants on plant options and the effects on rates that each option would have.
Staff and financial consultant Jim Mann clarified to the Board that some of the increase that is expected is simply to more appropriately support the plant’s current operations, maintenance and capital replacement programs. Mann calculates that this is about $38 of the $100 monthly increase.
The Board also discussed other plant renovation options, including putting off the project by a few years and reducing the scope of the project and delaying a portion of the project. In the end, the Board was leaning toward continuing on with the project as recommended by consulting engineers. Most Trustees preferred not to “kick the can down the road” and not leave the issue to future Boards.
Trustees also confirmed with staff that a second opinion engineering study was under way and asked staff and consultants to bring them a proposal to raise bulk water rates to equal of what out of Town rate payers are paying. Staff is expected to present that proposal within a month.
Monthly DMV Services Coming to Silt
 DMV IS COMING!!!
Staff has been working with “DMV2Go” which is a mobile service provided by the State. DMV2Go will be coming directly to Silt to provide their services to our community as well as the surrounding area starting this month, and then on a monthly basis as long as the interest is there. Persons will be able to come to Town Hall on the third Wednesday of the month to renew or replace their Driver’s Licenses, Colorado ID cards or permits. This service will kick off on March 15 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Town Hall located at 231 N. 7th Street, Silt. Contact Town Hall should you have any questions.
New Website "Discover Silt" is Live!
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