Alamosa County public meetings in 2023

Alamosa County Board of County Commissioners

The Alamosa County Board of County Commissioners will hold a regular meeting on June 28, 2023, to consider routine consent agenda items, including contracts and grants, and hold a public hearing on the Alamosa County Food Bank acquisition. The board will also receive updates from the Sheriff, Treasurer, Road and Bridge, and Public Health departments.

• Public hearing on Alamosa County Food Bank Acquisition (CDBGCV-CVF303)
• Court Security Cash Fund Annual Grant for Personnel - $133,914.00
• DHS contracts: SLVBHG Regional, SB1451 Matthew Tulley, CRP Wraparound ($34,125), CRP Family Support Partnership
• Request to close Treasurer's office July 24-28, 2023
• Introduction of Zack Decker as Investigator by Sheriff Robert Jackson

Alamosa County Board of County Commissioners

The Alamosa County Board of County Commissioners will hold a regular meeting with public hearings on a zoning map amendment and two special use permits (Heald and McGuire). They will also consider routine consent agenda items, including a liquor license renewal, intergovernmental agreements, and a hazardous substance board allocation. The meeting includes public comment periods and a worksession on the City of Alamosa levee project.

• Public hearings: Heald Zoning Map Amendment, Heald Special Use Permit, McGuire Special Use Permit
• Liquor License Renewal - Discount Liquor
• MOU with Conejos County (Sheriff/Victim Response)
• SLV Hazardous Substance Board 2023 Allocation $1,666
• Worksession: City of Alamosa Levee Project

The Board approved a temporary closure of the Treasurer's Office from May 8 to May 11, 2023, to facilitate a software conversion. The Board also approved the implementation of two-factor authentication for all county email accounts. Other actions included approving bills and a consent agenda.

• Approved Treasurer's Office closure May 8-11 for Tyler software conversion (unanimous)
• Approved change of all County email accounts to 2FA (unanimous)
• Approved Alamosa County's Bills/Obligations (unanimous)
• Approved Arlan’s Pro Service bill (approved, Van Ry abstained)
• Approved April 26, 2023 Agenda as amended (unanimous)
• Approved April 12, 2023 Minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Agenda including liquor license renewal and redistricting map (unanimous)

Alamosa County Board of County Commissioners

The Alamosa County Board of County Commissioners is holding a regular meeting with public hearings on a zoning map amendment and two special use permits, plus a consent agenda of routine reports and agreements. The board will also consider appointments, proclamations, and an abatement petition.

• Zoning map amendment to rezone Lots 4 & 5 Johnson Subdivision (12245 & 12255 Johnson Rd) from Residential Manufactured Home (RMH) to Commercial (C)
• Special use permit for a self-storage facility at Lots 4 & 5 Johnson Subdivision, 12245 & 12255 Johnson Rd
• Special use permit for a manufacturing and sales facility for portable buildings in SE 1/4 Section 36, T38N, R9E
• Consent agenda includes City/County ARFF Mutual Aid Intergovernmental Agreement and Bureau of Land Management Right-of-Way Grant
• Petition for abatement from Viaero Wireless to the County Assessor

The Board approved a mutual aid agreement with the City for airport fire services and issued proclamations for Sexual Assault Awareness and Child Abuse Prevention months. Three land use applications were approved, including a zoning map amendment and two special use permits. The Board also recognized Barbara Miller with a Neighbor to Neighbor Award.

• Approved City/County ARFF Mutual Aid Agreement (unanimous)
• Proclaimed April 2023 as Sexual Assault Awareness Month (unanimous)
• Proclaimed April 2023 as Child Abuse Prevention Month (unanimous)
• Approved Zoning Map Amendment RZ 23-002 for Charles Heald
• Approved Special Use Permit SUP 23-005 for Charles Heald with conditions (unanimous)
• Approved Special Use Permit SUP 23-004 for Susan McGuire with added condition #13 (unanimous)
• Approved March 22, 2023 Regular and Public Hearing Minutes (unanimous)
• Approved General Account and PH bills/obligations (unanimous)

Alamosa County Board of County Commissioners

The Board approved the San Luis Valley Hazard Mitigation Plan 2023-2028 and a moratorium on new land use applications for crematoriums or funeral pyres. Other key actions included awarding a car rental contract to Quest and authorizing a lease-purchase for a new motor grader.

• Approved Resolution 2023-G-6 adopting the San Luis Valley Hazard Mitigation Plan 2023-2028 (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2023-G-5 enacting a moratorium on crematorium or funeral pyre applications through Sept 13, 2023 (Unanimous)
• Recommended Quest for airport car rental service and granted signing authority to County Administrator (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2023-G-4 for a motor grader lease-purchase agreement with SLV Federal (Unanimous)
• Approved DOLA EIAF Grant for Comprehensive Planning (Unanimous)
• Appointed Carl Denslow to the Alamosa Airport Board (Unanimous)
• Approved PROM Grant (Unanimous)
• Contracted Steve Hostetter for Northwest Weed District at $130/hr (Unanimous)

Alamosa County Board of County Commissioners

The Alamosa County Board of County Commissioners will hold a regular meeting with public hearings on several land-use applications, including a minor subdivision, a special use permit for a campground and concert venue, and a supplemental budget resolution. The board will also consider approval of minutes, bills, and a consent agenda item. The agenda includes routine items and public comment periods.

• Minor Subdivision Anthony & JoAnn Bagwell: subdivide 76.57 acres into two tracts at 12485 S Rd 103
• Special Use Permit Superior Hydronics Inc: campground and concert venue at NE 1/4 of NW 1/4 of Section 26, Township 38 North, Range 11 East
• Supplemental Budget Resolution 2023-F-1: Alamosa County Lodging Tax Fund
• Supplemental Budget Resolution 2023-F-2: Department of Human Services
• Ratification of Veterans Assistance Grant Application (consent agenda)

The Board of County Commissioners unanimously denied a request to develop a concert venue and campground due to concerns over traffic, noise, and wildlife impact. The Board also approved a minor subdivision and two supplemental budget resolutions.

• Denied Special Use Permit 23-003 for Superior Hydronics Inc campground and concert venue (unanimous)
• Approved Minor Subdivision 23-005 for Anthony & JoAnn Bagwell (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2023-F-1 increasing Lodging Tax fund expenditures by $410,000 (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2023-F-2 increasing Department of Human Services FY2022 expenditures by $3,500,000 (unanimous)
• Approved March 8, 2023 Agenda (unanimous)
• Approved February 27, 2023 General Business Minutes (unanimous)
• Approved County Bills/Obligations (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Agenda including Veterans Assistance Grant Application (unanimous)

Alamosa County Board of County Commissioners

The Alamosa County Board of County Commissioners will hold public hearings on several land-use requests, including a front setback variance and a 32-unit multifamily complex at 168 & 188 McKinney, an RV park/campground in Section 5 T39N R11E, a minor subdivision at 6397 Rd 12S, and a subdivision/replat of ~328 acres in Sections 15 and 16, T37N. The board will also consider consent agenda items such as a contract amendment for the SRE/ARFF Building, a health pool representative designation, opioid participation forms, and a fee-for-service agreement amendment for an epidemiologist. Appointments include a special use permit extension request for 6951 Gaumer Ln and a public health update.

• Variance to front setback at 168 & 188 McKinney
• Major site plan for 6-building, 32-unit multifamily complex at 168 & 188 McKinney
• Special use permit for RV park/campground in Section 5 T39N R11E
• Minor subdivision of 9.72 acres into 4 lots at 6397 Rd 12S
• Subdivision/replat of ~328 acres into 6 tracts in Sections 15 and 16, T37N

The Board approved a major site plan for a 32-unit apartment complex on the condition that East Alamosa Water & Sanitation District replaces specific lift station infrastructure before occupancy. Several other land use permits, including a luxury eco-resort and minor subdivisions, were also approved. A special use permit extension for an auto shop was granted despite some opposition.

• Approved Major Site Plan SP 23-001 (Lukondi) conditioned on East Alamosa Water & Sanitation replacing Lift 3 and 6in gravity feed line before Certificate of Occupancy (unanimous)
• Approved Variance BOA 23-001 (Lukondi) conditioned on site plan approval (unanimous)
• Approved Special Use Permit SUP 23-002 for Cedrus Libani Kosmos eco-resort with recommended conditions (unanimous)
• Approved Minor Subdivision MS 23-003 (Mondragon) with conditions (unanimous)
• Approved Minor Subdivision and Replat 23-004 (Schoolland) with conditions (unanimous)
• Approved 6-month extension for auto shop Special Use Permit for Daniel Vigil to construct a fence and limit vehicles (2-1)
• Approved Consent Agenda including Jviation contract amendment and opioid participation forms (unanimous)
• Approved General Fund and Public Health bills/obligations (unanimous)

Alamosa County Board of County Commissioners

The Alamosa County Board of County Commissioners will hold a regular meeting with public hearings on several minor subdivisions, a special use permit, and CDBG grant applications. They will also consider a proposed moratorium on land-use applications and other administrative items.

• Public hearings for Vukelic, Morgan, and Terrill minor subdivisions and SLV RV Resort special use permit
• Repurpose CDBG funds for Creede and CDBG grant application for Railroad Plaza property development
• Minor subdivision request by Faver Family Living Trust to divide 40 acres into four lots
• Petition for abatement for SLV Health (Schedule #541309104001)
• Land Use Applications Moratorium discussion

The Board approved a six-month moratorium on new applications for major subdivisions and special use permits related to campgrounds and RV parks. Several grants and subdivision requests were approved, and the county's Emergency Operations Plan was adopted.

• Approved 6-month moratorium on Major Subdivisions and Special Use Permits for Campgrounds and RV Parks (unanimous)
• Approved Alamosa County Emergency Operations Plan (unanimous)
• Approved Lemasters Group Consulting Professional Services Agreement for UAS program (unanimous)
• Approved Xcel Right-of-Entry Request for transmission line survey (unanimous)
• Approved CDBG grant for SLV Housing Coalition subject to application review (unanimous)
• Approved CDBG grant for La Puente subject to application review (unanimous)
• Approved Minor Subdivision 23-001 for Faver Family Living Trust (unanimous)
• Approved Petition for Abatement for Schedule #541309104001 (unanimous)

Alamosa County Board of County Commissioners

The Alamosa County Board of County Commissioners will hold a regular meeting with public hearings on three minor subdivision requests and a special use permit for an RV park/campground. The board will also consider consent agenda items including a grant award, appointments, and intergovernmental agreements, plus updates from county staff on public health, emergency management, and a CDBG grant request.

• Minor subdivision: Zarko Vukelic, divide 40 acres into 3 lots (NW 1/4 SW 1/4 Section 5, T39N, R11E)
• Minor subdivision: Ryan and Jared Morgan, divide 40 acres into 4 lots (NW 1/4 NW 1/4 Section 24, T37N, R9E)
• Minor subdivision: Mike Terrill, divide 35 acres into 2 lots (Tract 4A, Survey 359A, NE 1/4 Section 8, T37N, R8E)
• Special use permit: Kristin Spinella & Jeff Robertson for SLV RV Resort at 1066 Rd 3 South
• Consent agenda includes Colorado Election Security Act Grant Award and IGA with Rio Grande County for SLV All Hazards Homeland Security Grant Program

The Board approved a special use permit for a 32-site RV park and three minor subdivisions. They also agreed to act as the fiscal agent for a CDBG grant for the PALS Childcare Center. A request to rename Budweiser Way to Produce Way was postponed.

• Approved Special Use Permit for 32-site RV park with water usage reporting condition (unanimous)
• Approved Minor Subdivision MS 22-010 for Zarco Vukelic (unanimous)
• Approved Minor Subdivision MS 22-011 for Ryan & Jared Morgan with amended conditions (unanimous)
• Approved Minor Subdivision MS 22-012 for Mike Terrill with conditions (unanimous)
• Approved Alamosa County to be Fiscal Agent for CDBG grant for PALS Childcare Center (unanimous)
• Appointed Annette Ostrander-Fenske to the Local Marketing District Board (unanimous)
• Approved Huerfano IGA with correction to Chair name (unanimous)
• Postponed renaming of Budweiser Way to Produce Way until February 8 (unanimous)

Alamosa County Board of County Commissioners

The Alamosa County Board of County Commissioners will hold a regular meeting with items including approval of minutes, bills, and a consent agenda. The consent agenda includes a liquor license renewal, an intergovernmental agreement, and a lab services contract. The board will also consider reinstating a real estate contract and receive updates from various organizations.

• Johnson Major Subdivision Final Plat - Public Hearing
• Liquor License Renewal - Sand Dunes Oasis
• IGA SLV Environmental Health Program
• Laboratory Services Agreement Mako Medical Laboratories - COVID 19 PCR Testing
• Consideration of Reinstatement of Real Estate Contract

The Board adopted Resolution 2023-G-1 to reorganize county leadership and appoint representatives to various boards and commissions. The Board also approved several contracts, including a real estate contract reinstatement and a temporary transportation permit.

• Approved Resolution 2023-G-1 for 2023 Reorganization (3-0)
• Approved January 10, 2023 Agenda as amended (unanimous)
• Approved December 21, 2022 Minutes (Van Ry abstained)
• Approved County Bills/Obligations (Van Ry abstained)
• Approved Consent Agenda minus ValueWest Scope of Work (unanimous)
• Approved ValueWest Scope of Work revision (unanimous)
• Approved reinstatement of real estate contract with Roofers in Recovery for Rite of Passage building (unanimous)
• Granted Temporary Permit for Secure Transportation to First Response K9 Security (unanimous)