National Fire Sprinkler Association representative Rob Geislinger addressing the Rawlins City Council at second reading Tuesday night. Behind him is Rawlins Fire Chief/County Fire Warden John Rutherford. Photo: Cali O’Hare/Bigfoot 99.

Sprinkler amendment defeated

The controversial amendment to a portion of Rawlins building codes that would have required fire sprinkler systems in all new residential construction failed on second reading Tuesday night.

Two council members voted for it, and five against the measure. At least for now, the decision of whether or not to install sprinklers in any new homes in Rawlins will remain with the property owner and not with the city. Cali O’Hare reports.

 

 

Saratoga Town Councilmen Jon Nelson and Robert Keel and Mayor John Zeiger together at a swearing-in ceremony in January 2019. Photo: Emma Diercks/Bigfoot 99.

Saratoga officials aim to work better together

In Saratoga, after letting disagreements get out of hand at times over the past year, the town council hopes to get on better footing this coming year.

The past two meetings the governing body has expressed the need to work together moving forward. Emma Diercks has the story.

 

 

Photo: Cali O’Hare/Bigfoot 99.

Deputy city clerk calls for unity among council

Rawlins City Council has experienced turbulence this year. The governing body has tackled several hot-button issues while struggling to get along with each other and the public. Various controversies have sometimes fostered an atmosphere of distrust.

The situation was addressed this week, when with the city’s deputy clerk called for unity. Cali O’Hare has more.

 

 

Photo: Emma Diercks/Bigfoot 99.

Saratoga still searching for zoning officer

The Town of Saratoga is still on the hunt for a zoning officer. The town council expanded its search for candidates outside the Platte Valley. Emma Diercks has the story.

 

 

Sports: Lady Panthers offense shines in opening weekend

The Saratoga girls’ basketball team took away plenty of positives from the Burns Winter Classic, and now have an idea of the route they want to take moving forward. Joey Saverine has the story.
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