SOUTH FORK — The South Fork Town Board meeting on Nov. 27 revealed positive increases in visitor center traffic, social media interaction, revenue and the gap favoring income over expenses.
“Overall, that’s some pretty good info there,” noted South Fork Mayor Rodney Reed after Town Administrator Dan Hicks gave the budget report. “The numbers look good,” Reed said.
Relative to October 2017, this year’s October numbers show significant increases. All the funds are either even with budget or ahead of projected expenses. Total fund balances increased by $11,481 for an ending balance of $931,811 at the close of October.
The visitors center witnessed a three percent increase in traffic over October 2017. In addition to face-to-face visits, Facebook traffic increased by six percent, website hits jumped 62 percent, and 1,350 people watched webcam images from South Fork.
Hicks also reported law enforcement numbers. Out of 901 total calls, the South Fork department handled 737 in-house and cooperated with state highway patrol and other agencies for other incidents.
Roads and parks built the permanent banner board at the Visitors Center, maintained routes, and assisted Colorado Department of Transportation during cattle drives.
Without public comments, Hicks moved into continued business issues, primarily budget preparation. Hicks distributed near-final drafts to trustees, and the board will publish final changes before meeting again at 6 p.m. on Dec. 11 at the Carnegie Library.
With all trustees in attendance, the board had a quorum for finalizing decisions. They rescheduled their meeting from Christmas Day to Dec. 11. They voted to approve Resolution 18-20 determining a residence to be a public nuisance for violating multiple municipal codes. And they voted to renew the liquor license for Switchback Liquors.