Chaffee County, CO

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1 Chaffee County Board of Commissioners P.O. Box 699 / 104 Crestone Ave. Salida, CO 81201 719.539.2218/www.chaffeecounty.org AGENDA 10:00 AM August 31, 2026 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Commissioner's Meeting Room 104 Crestone Avenue Salida, Colorado Meetings are in person and available via zoom at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/109079543 or by dialing 719 359 4580 Meeting ID: 109 079 543 PLEASE NOTE: The Agenda times are approximate; items may be discussed before or after the times listed below. A. Board of Commissioners Work Session 1. IT Department Quarterly Update - Danny Gallegos 2. Chaffee County Assessor Update - Janie Williams 3. Airport Update - Zech Papp 4. Transportation Fellowship Presentation - Robert Duquette, CSU IMPACT MBA Fellow 5. Discuss policy adoption process - Kathleen Sullivan 6. Pending Legislative Position Discussion - Commissioner Lucrezi 7. 1:15 p.m. - Land Management Agencies Stakeholder Meeting 8. 2:15 p.m. - Congressional Leadership Update **The official posting site for the Chaffee County Board of Commissioners meeting agendas is www.chaffeecounty.org Day-To-Day Oversight and Supervision: From time to time throughout the year, two or more Commissioners may meet to discuss day-to-day oversight of County property and/or supervision of employees. Such meetings are held in accordance with C.R.S. § 24-6-402(2)(f) and, therefore, prio …

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Tue Sep 1, 2026 · 09:00

Board of County Commissioners

104 Crestone Avenue, Salida

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1 Chaffee County Board of Commissioners P.O. Box 699 / 104 Crestone Ave. Salida, CO 81201 719.539.2218/www.chaffeecounty.org AGENDA 9:00 AM September 1, 2026 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Commissioner's Meeting Room 104 Crestone Avenue Salida, Colorado Meetings are in person and available via zoom at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/109079543 or by dialing 719 359 4580 Meeting ID: 109 079 543 PLEASE NOTE: The Agenda times are approximate; items may be discussed before or after the times listed below. A. Call to Order 1. Pledge of Allegiance 2. Approve Agenda 3. Review Public Meeting List 4. Public Comment B. Minutes for Approval 1. Consider for Approval the Minutes of the August 18, 2026 Regular Meeting C. Consent Agenda 1. Pay the Bills 2. Discuss renewal of ground lease with Colorado Parks & Wildlife for operation of the Chaffee archery range - Beth Helmke 3. Ratify submission of Marketing Management Grant application to Colorado Tourism Office for county branding initiative - Helmke D. Hearing Consent Agenda - Agenda Items are listed on the Hearing Consent Agenda because no testimony is expected. In the event a Commissioner or any member of the public wishes to testify regarding an item on the Consent Agenda, the item will be removed and considered with the Regular Agenda. These items, if approved, will include signing authority to the Chair …

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Thu Sep 3, 2026 · 18:00

County Board

10165 CR 120, Salida

Mon Sep 14, 2026 · 09:00

Board of Commissioners Work Session - 2nd Monday

104 Crestone Avenue, Salida

Tue Sep 15, 2026 · 09:00

Board of County Commissioners

200 Steele Drive, Buena Vista

Tue Sep 15, 2026 · 18:00

Planning Commission

104 Crestone Ave

Thu Sep 17, 2026 · 14:00

County Board

10165 CR 120, Salida

Tue Sep 22, 2026 · 15:00

County Board

200 Steele Drive, Buena Vista

Tue Sep 22, 2026 · 13:00

County Board

200 Steele Drive, Buena Vista

Wed Sep 23, 2026 · 14:00

County Board

10165 CR 120, Salida

Wed Sep 23, 2026 · 09:00

County Board

9255 County Road 140, Salida

Thu Sep 24, 2026 · 08:00

County Board

16550 US Hwy 285, Salida

Thu Sep 24, 2026 · 09:00

County Board

16550 US Hwy 285, Salida

Thu Oct 1, 2026 · 18:00

County Board

10165 CR 120, Salida

Tue Oct 6, 2026 · 09:00

Board of County Commissioners

104 Crestone Avenue, Salida

Tue Oct 6, 2026 · 18:00

Planning Commission

200 Steele Drive, Buena Vista

Mon Oct 12, 2026 · 10:00

Board of Commissioners Work Session - 1st Monday

104 Crestone Avenue, Salida

Thu Oct 15, 2026 · 14:00

County Board

10165 CR 120, Salida

Mon Oct 19, 2026 · 09:00

Board of Commissioners Work Session - 2nd Monday

104 Crestone Avenue, Salida

Tue Oct 20, 2026 · 18:00

Planning Commission

104 Crestone Ave

Tue Oct 20, 2026 · 09:00

Board of County Commissioners

200 Steele Drive, Buena Vista

Tue Oct 27, 2026 · 13:00

County Board

104 Crestone Avenue, Salida

Tue Oct 27, 2026 · 15:00

County Board

104 Crestone Avenue, Salida

Wed Oct 28, 2026 · 09:00

County Board

9255 County Road 140, Salida

Wed Oct 28, 2026 · 14:00

County Board

10165 CR 120, Salida

Mon Nov 2, 2026 · 10:00

Board of Commissioners Work Session - 1st Monday

104 Crestone Avenue, Salida

Tue Nov 3, 2026 · 09:00

Board of County Commissioners

104 Crestone Avenue, Salida

Thu Nov 5, 2026 · 18:00

County Board

10165 CR 120, Salida

Mon Nov 9, 2026 · 09:00

Board of Commissioners Work Session - 2nd Monday

104 Crestone Avenue, Salida

Tue Nov 17, 2026 · 18:00

Planning Commission

104 Crestone Ave

Tue Nov 17, 2026 · 09:00

Board of County Commissioners

200 Steele Drive, Buena Vista

Wed Nov 18, 2026 · 14:00

County Board

10165 CR 120, Salida

Wed Nov 18, 2026 · 09:00

County Board

9255 County Road 140, Salida

Thu Nov 19, 2026 · 09:00

County Board

16550 US Hwy 285, Salida

Thu Nov 19, 2026 · 14:00

County Board

10165 CR 120, Salida

Thu Nov 19, 2026 · 08:00

County Board

16550 US Hwy 285, Salida

Tue Nov 24, 2026 · 13:00

County Board

104 Crestone Avenue, Salida

Tue Nov 24, 2026 · 15:00

County Board

200 Steele Drive, Buena Vista

Tue Dec 1, 2026 · 18:00

Planning Commission

104 Crestone Ave, Salida

Thu Dec 3, 2026 · 18:00

County Board

10165 CR 120, Salida

Mon Dec 7, 2026 · 10:00

Board of Commissioners Work Session - 1st Monday

104 Crestone Avenue, Salida

Tue Dec 8, 2026 · 09:00

Board of County Commissioners

104 Crestone Avenue, Salida

Mon Dec 14, 2026 · 09:00

Board of Commissioners Work Session - 2nd Monday

104 Crestone Avenue, Salida

Tue Dec 15, 2026 · 09:00

Board of County Commissioners

200 Steele Drive, Buena Vista

Wed Dec 16, 2026 · 09:00

County Board

9255 County Road 140, Salida

Wed Dec 16, 2026 · 14:00

County Board

10165 CR 120, Salida

Thu Dec 17, 2026 · 14:00

County Board

10165 CR 120, Salida

Tue Dec 22, 2026 · 15:00

County Board

104 Crestone Avenue, Salida

Tue Dec 22, 2026 · 13:00

County Board

200 Steele Drive, Buena Vista

Tue Jan 5, 2027 · 18:00

Planning Commission

104 Crestone Ave, Salida

Tue Jan 5, 2027 · 18:00

Planning Commission

104 Crestone Ave, Salida

Tue Feb 2, 2027 · 18:00

Planning Commission

104 Crestone Ave, Salida

Recent meetings

Wed Aug 26, 2026 · 09:00

County Board

Airport board to review capital plan and 2027 budget

The Chaffee County Airport Advisory Board is meeting to discuss and potentially take action on the Airport Capital Improvement Plan and the 2027 Airport Budget. They will also continue discussions on land leases and review 2026 projects, along with receiving the manager's report on recent activities.

Airport Capital Improvement Plan discussion
2027 Airport Budget review
Land lease discussion
2026 projects update
Manager's report on monthly activities and statistics

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9255 County Road 140, Salida

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Harriet Alexander Field 9255 County Road 140 SALIDA, CO 81201 PHONE (719) 539-3720 CELL (719)239-1648 FAX (719) 539-7442 EMAIL zpapp@chaffeecounty.org WEBSITE www.chaffeecounty.org Airport Advisory Board Meeting Agenda August 26th, 2026 9:00 a.m. Zoom link for meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85980987700 1. Call to Order 2. Approve July 22nd, 2026 Meeting Min 3. Public Comments 4. New Business a. Airport Capital Improvement Plan b. 2027 Airport Budget 5. Old Business a. Land Lease Discussion b. 2026 Projects 6. Manager’s Report – Activities during last month, Yearly Report; statistics of prior months; updates; other projects 7. Adjourn

Wed Aug 26, 2026 · 14:00

County Board

10165 CR 120, Salida

Tue Aug 25, 2026 · 15:00

County Board

Chaffee County tourism council to review DestinationIQ report and 2027 budget

The Chaffee County Destination Management Council (formerly CCVB) will hold a regular meeting to discuss tourism-related items, including a DestinationIQ report, updates from the Colorado Tourism Office, and the 2027 tourism budget. The agenda includes public comment, approval of prior minutes, and council member reports. Discussion items may require a vote.

DestinationIQ report deck attached for review
Discussion of CTO Governor's Tourism Conference
Discussion of CTO Blueprint Program
Discussion of CTO 'Perceived Conflict of Interest'
2027 Tourism Budget discussion

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333 Burnett Avenue, Poncha Springs

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ANNOUNCEMENT: The regular meeting of the Chaffee County Destination Management Council (formerly CCVB) will be held at 3:00PM on Tuesday, August 25, 2026 LOCATION: Hybrid Zoom at https: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/4328290633 Or by calling 1-669-900-6833 and entering meeting ID #432 829 0633 Or 333 Burnett Ave, Poncha Springs, CO 81242 AGENDA: 1. Call to Order 2. Public Comment Period – limited to 3 minutes per person 3. Approval of prior Council Meeting Minutes 4. DestinationiQ – Report Deck Attached and available HERE* 5. Agenda: a. Andrea Schulz-Ward b. CTO Governor’s Tourism Conference c. CTO Blueprint Program d. CTO “Perceived Conflict of Interest” e. 2027 Tourism Budget 6. Council Member Reports – up to 10 minutes a. Questions and comments about council reports 7. Meeting Adjourned *Discussion items may require vote 2026 MEETING DATES: • January 27, 2026 – 3:00 PM • February 24, 2026 – 3:00 PM • March 24, 2026 – 3:00 PM • April 28, 2026 – 3:00 PM (Salida) • May 26, 2026 – 3:00 PM (Buena Vista) • June 23, 2026 – 3:00 PM (Salida) • July 28, 2026 – 3:00 PM (Buena Vista) • August 25, 2026 – 3:00 PM (Poncha Springs) • September 22, 2026 – 3:00 PM (Buena Vista) • October 27, 2026 – 3:00 PM (Salida) • November 24, 2026 – 3:00 PM (Buena Vista) • December 22, 2026 – 3:00 PM (Salida)

Tue Aug 25, 2026 · 08:00

Board of County Commissioners

Chaffee County commissioners hold budget hearings

The Chaffee County Board of Commissioners is meeting for budget hearings. The agenda lists no specific items, so the meeting is likely to focus on reviewing and discussing the county budget. No formal decisions are noted on the agenda.

Budget hearings

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104 Crestone Avenue, Salida

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1 Chaffee County Board of Commissioners P.O. Box 699 / 104 Crestone Ave. Salida, CO 81201 719.539.2218/www.chaffeecounty.org AGENDA 8:00 AM August 25, 2026 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Commissioner's Meeting Room 104 Crestone Avenue Salida, Colorado Meetings are in person and available via zoom at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/109079543 or by dialing 719 359 4580 Meeting ID: 109 079 543 PLEASE NOTE: The Agenda times are approximate; items may be discussed before or after the times listed below. A. Budget Hearings **The official posting site for the Chaffee County Board of Commissioners meeting agendas is www.chaffeecounty.org Day-To-Day Oversight and Supervision: From time to time throughout the year, two or more Commissioners may meet to discuss day-to-day oversight of County property and/or supervision of employees. Such meetings are held in accordance with C.R.S. § 24-6-402(2)(f) and, therefore, prior notice may not be posted. No policies, positions, resolutions, rules or regulations are adopted at day-to-day business meetings, nor is any formal action taken. Accordingly, no official minutes of day-to-day business meetings may be kept. Work Sessions are held in accordance with C.R.S.§ 24-6-402(2)(d)(II). No decisions, policy, positions, resolutions, rules, regulations or formal actions are adopted at the Work Session. Accordingly, no official minutes of Work Sessions may be kept. It is the policy of Chaffee County that …

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Tue Aug 25, 2026 · 13:00

County Board

Common Ground Program committee to review grants, approve minutes

The Chaffee County Common Ground Program Citizens Advisory Committee is meeting virtually to review grant updates, including a no-cost extension for the Williams and Hamm Ditch project and reports on several other grants. They will also vote on the consent agenda, which includes approving the July 28th minutes and the assigned fund balance. County staff will provide updates on council next steps and the Community Wildfire Protection Plan update.

Consent agenda: approval of July 28, 2026 minutes, assigned fund balance, and grant tracker
Grant updates: Williams and Hamm Ditch no-cost extension, CSU Mesa Antero Fuels Reduction, TN Bar Cattle Company MS Quarry (overdue), Jeff Post Williams and Hamm Ditch, NFF Granite Forest Restoration (final), CCC Community Conservation Connection 10 Yr, CO Firecamp mini ex/field sup/housing (final), CCFPD Chaffee Chips, CCC Frenchman's Creek (final)
County staff updates: Chaffee County Councils next steps and CWPP update
Grant process updates: CAC annual workflow review

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Virtual

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What: Chaffee County’s Common Ground Program Citizens Advisory Committee Meeting Agenda Where: Zoom Meeting - Link to join the meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/4328290633 No In-person – Virtual Only When: August 25th, 2026 Time: 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Grant Portal and Folder Links Below for CAC Members Pre-Work: ● Review Materials & Prepare Questions Upcoming Meetings: Time Topic Decisions 1:00 Introduction of New CAC Members 1:05 Consent Agenda – Joe Stone ● Minutes Approval: July 28th, 2026 ● Common Ground Assigned Fund Balance ● Grant Tracker – August Updated Approval of Agenda Vote to Approve 1:10 Grant Updates and Report Review ● Williams and Hamm Ditch no-cost extension – Anna Hendricks ● Grant Report Review – Anna Hendricks o CSU - Mesa Antero Fuels Reduction o TN Bar Cattle Company - MS Quarry- Overdue o Jeff Post - Williams and Hamm Ditch o NFF - Granite Forest Restoration- Final o CCC - Community Conservation Connection 10 Yr o CO Firecamp - mini ex, field sup, housing - Final o CCFPD - Chaffee Chips o CCC - Frenchman’s Creek - Final Review and questions 2:10 County Staff Updates ● Chaffee County Councils Next Steps – Gabe Hobson ● Status of CWPP Update – Gabe Hobson Share Insights/Ask Questions 2:30 Grant Process Updates – Betsy Dittenber ● CAC Annual Workflow Review Info and Discussion 2:50 Public Comment 3:00 Adjourn ● Monthly on 4th Tuesday from 1-3 pm

Mon Aug 24, 2026 · 08:00

Board of County Commissioners

Chaffee County BOCC holds budget hearings at Aug 24 meeting

The Chaffee County Board of Commissioners is meeting on August 24, 2026, with the primary agenda item being budget hearings. The agenda lists no other substantive items, so the meeting is focused on budget discussions. No decisions or formal actions are noted in the agenda.

Budget hearings

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104 Crestone Avenue, Salida

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1 Chaffee County Board of Commissioners P.O. Box 699 / 104 Crestone Ave. Salida, CO 81201 719.539.2218/www.chaffeecounty.org AGENDA 8:00 AM August 24, 2026 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Commissioner's Meeting Room 104 Crestone Avenue Salida, Colorado Meetings are in person and available via zoom at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/109079543 or by dialing 719 359 4580 Meeting ID: 109 079 543 PLEASE NOTE: The Agenda times are approximate; items may be discussed before or after the times listed below. A. Budget Hearings **The official posting site for the Chaffee County Board of Commissioners meeting agendas is www.chaffeecounty.org Day-To-Day Oversight and Supervision: From time to time throughout the year, two or more Commissioners may meet to discuss day-to-day oversight of County property and/or supervision of employees. Such meetings are held in accordance with C.R.S. § 24-6-402(2)(f) and, therefore, prior notice may not be posted. No policies, positions, resolutions, rules or regulations are adopted at day-to-day business meetings, nor is any formal action taken. Accordingly, no official minutes of day-to-day business meetings may be kept. Work Sessions are held in accordance with C.R.S.§ 24-6-402(2)(d)(II). No decisions, policy, positions, resolutions, rules, regulations or formal actions are adopted at the Work Session. Accordingly, no official minutes of Work Sessions may be kept. It is the policy of Chaffee County that …

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Thu Aug 20, 2026 · 14:00

County Board

10165 CR 120, Salida

Tue Aug 18, 2026 · 09:00

Board of County Commissioners

County to weigh rail-to-trail comment, housing data, rezone

The Chaffee County Board of Commissioners will consider submitting a formal comment supporting rail-to-trail on the Tennessee Pass corridor, review preliminary housing needs assessment data, and discuss a request to rezone parcels in Garfield from Residential Rural to Mixed Use Rural. The board will also consider a liquor license renewal, a grant application, and other routine items.

Consider formal comment to Surface Transportation Board supporting rail-to-trail on Tennessee Pass
Presentation on preliminary data for Housing Needs Assessment Report
Public hearing continued to Oct 20: Corrigan Rezone (RR to MUR) in Garfield
Liquor license renewals for High Peaks Liquor and JV Food Shop in Buena Vista
Consider application to 2026 Federal Lands Access Program and MOU with SPOT

200 Steele Drive, Buena Vista

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1 Chaffee County Board of Commissioners P.O. Box 699 / 104 Crestone Ave. Salida, CO 81201 719.539.2218/www.chaffeecounty.org AGENDA 9:00 AM August 18, 2026 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Chaffee County Public Safety Complex 200 Steele Drive Buena Vista, Colorado Meetings are in person and available via zoom at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/109079543 or by dialing 719 359 4580 Meeting ID: 109 079 543 PLEASE NOTE: The Agenda times are approximate; items may be discussed before or after the times listed below. A. Call to Order 1. Pledge of Allegiance 2. Approve Agenda 3. Introduction of new Small Business Development Center team member Sam Block - Audrey Snyder Welsh, SBDC Director 4. Review Public Meeting List 5. Public Comment B. Minutes for Approval 1. Consider for Approval the Minutes of the August 4, 2026 Regular Meeting 2. Consider for Approval the Minutes of the August 10, 2026 Special Meeting C. Consent Agenda 1. Pay the Bills 2. Consider Approval of the American Medical Response Application for Secure Transport Permit - EMS Department 3. Acknowledge the Sheriff's Office Monthly Report for July 2026 4. Approve a no-cost extension for the Common Ground Williams and Hamm Ditch Company Inlet Enhancement and Continued Bank Stabilization grant through 6/30/2027 - Gabe Hobson D. Hearing Consent Agenda - Agenda Items …

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Tue Aug 18, 2026 · 18:00

Planning Commission

Planning Commission to consider wetland setback reduction

The Chaffee County Planning Commission will convene to approve meeting minutes and consider a request to reduce wetland setbacks for County Road 350.

Approval of meeting minutes
Consideration of wetland setback reduction for 15099 County Road 350

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104 Crestone Ave

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1 Chaffee County Planning Commission P.O. Box 699 / 104 Crestone Ave. Salida, CO 81201 719.539.2118/www.chaffeecounty.org AGENDA 6pm August 18, 2026 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING 104 CRESTONE AVE. Meetings are in person and available via https://us02web.zoom.us/j/4328290633 or by dialing 719 359 4580 and entering Meeting ID: 432 829 0633 COMMISSIONER'S MEETING ROOM SALIDA, COLORADO A. Call to Order B. Minutes for Approval C. Regular Agenda Items 1. 15099 County Road 350 Wetland Setback Reduction D. Adjourn

Mon Aug 10, 2026 · 13:00

Board of County Commissioners

County to consider GOCO grant for trails maintenance and hold executive sessions

The Board of County Commissioners will consider approving the county as applicant and fiscal sponsor for a Great Outdoors Colorado (GOCO) grant for a Conservation Service Corps trails maintenance project with Colorado Youth Corps, in partnership with Salida Mountain Trails. The board will also hold three executive sessions for legal advice on Monarch Lodge building safety and environmental health compliance, the County Administrator performance evaluation process, and a personnel matter regarding the County Administrator work plan and midyear review.

Approve county as applicant and fiscal sponsor for GOCO grant for Conservation Service Corps trails maintenance with Colorado Youth Corps and Salida Mountain Trails
Executive session on Monarch Lodge building safety and environmental health compliance
Executive session on County Administrator performance evaluation process
Executive session on County Administrator work plan and midyear review

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✓ Decided: County orders enforcement action at Monarch Mountain Lodge

The Board unanimously approved pursuing building code enforcement at Monarch Mountain Lodge, directing the Building Safety Department to issue a Notice of Violation and requiring resolution of CDPHE non-compliance to reinstate the revoked Certificate of Occupancy. The Board also approved the agenda, consent agenda (including a GOCO grant application for trails maintenance), and held three executive sessions on legal and personnel matters, with no decisions made in those sessions.

Approved agenda (unanimous)
Approved consent agenda including GOCO grant application for Conservation Service Corps trails project (unanimous)
Approved enforcement action for building code violations at Monarch Mountain Lodge, including Notice of Violation and CDPHE compliance requirement (unanimous)
Held executive session on Monarch Lodge legal advice; no decisions made
Held executive session on County Administrator performance evaluation; no decisions made
Held executive session on County Administrator work plan and mid-year review; no decisions made

104 Crestone Avenue, Salida

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1 Chaffee County Board of Commissioners P.O. Box 699 / 104 Crestone Ave. Salida, CO 81201 719.539.2218/www.chaffeecounty.org AGENDA 1:00 PM August 10, 2026 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Commissioner's Meeting Room 104 Crestone Avenue Salida, Colorado Meetings are in person and available via zoom at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/109079543 or by dialing 719 359 4580 Meeting ID: 109 079 543 PLEASE NOTE: The Agenda times are approximate; items may be discussed before or after the times listed below. A. Call to Order 1. Pledge of Allegiance 2. Approve Agenda B. Consent Agenda 1. Approve County serving as applicant and fiscal sponsor for grant to Great Outdoors Colorado (GOCO) for Conservation Service Corps' trails maintenance project with Colorado Youth Corps, via partnership with Salida Mountain Trails - Community Planning Natural Resources Department C. Executive Session 1. Executive Session pursuant to C.R.S. § 24-6-402(4)(b) for a conference with the County Attorney to receive legal advice on specific legal questions regarding Monarch Lodge building safety and environmental health compliance. County Administrator Beth Helmke, Finance Director Dan Short, Chief Building Official Chad Chadwick, Public Health Director Andrea Carlstrom, and County Attorney Kathleen Sullivan may attend. 2. Executive Session pursuant to C.R.S. § 24-6-402(4)(b) for a conference with the County Attorney fo …

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Page 1 of 5 Chaffee County Commissioners Meeting August 10, 2026 Chaffee County Commissioners Meeting August 10, 2026 These minutes have been taken remotely via Zoom. Some County staff, representatives from other governments and government agencies, and others from the public may attend, including participating in the public hearing portion of the meeting, remotely via Zoom. A. Call to Order The special meeting of the Board of Commissioners was held on August 10, 2026, at the Chaffee County Courthouse, 104 Crestone Ave., Salida. Board members present were Chair Gina Lucrezi, Commissioner Dave Armstrong, and Commissioner P. T. Wood. Others present in person were County Administrator Beth Helmke, Director of Finance Dan Short (items A. through B.1. only), County Attorney Kathleen Sullivan, Deputy Public Health Director Emily Anderson (items A. through C.1. only), and Chief Building Official Chad Chadwick (items A. through C.1. only). Present remotely was Deputy County Clerk Barbara Tidd. 1. Pledge of Allegiance Following the Pledge of Allegiance, Chair Lucrezi called the meeting to order at 1:01 p.m. 2. Approve Agenda Commissioner Wood moved to approve the Agenda. Commissioner Armstrong seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously. B. Consent Agenda Commissioner Wood moved to approve the Consent Agenda. Commissioner Armstrong seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously. 1. Approve County serv …

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Mon Aug 10, 2026 · 09:00

Board of Commissioners Work Session - 2nd Monday

Commissioners to hear landfill waste audit, housing updates, hiring process

The Chaffee County Board of Commissioners will hold a work session with updates from the Landfill Committee, Human Services, and Public Health, followed by presentations from the Chaffee Housing Authority, Chaffee Housing Trust, and Destination Management Council. They will also discuss the county hiring process. No formal decisions will be made at this work session.

Landfill Waste Audit presentation by Resource Recycling Systems
Chaffee Housing Authority update by Executive Director Marjo Curgus
Chaffee Housing Trust update by Executive Director Read McCulloch
Destination Management Council update by Bryan Jordan of DestinationiQ
Discussion regarding County hiring process led by Commissioner Lucrezi

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104 Crestone Avenue, Salida

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1 Chaffee County Board of Commissioners P.O. Box 699 / 104 Crestone Ave. Salida, CO 81201 719.539.2218/www.chaffeecounty.org AGENDA 9:00 AM August 10, 2026 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Commissioner's Meeting Room 104 Crestone Avenue Salida, Colorado Meetings are in person and available via zoom at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/109079543 or by dialing 719 359 4580 Meeting ID: 109 079 543 PLEASE NOTE: The Agenda times are approximate; items may be discussed before or after the times listed below. A. 9:00 a.m. 1. Landfill Committee • Landfill Waste Audit presentation - Resource Recycling Systems 2. Human Services (sitting as the County Board of Social Services) 3. Public Health (sitting as the County Board of Health) B. Board of Commissioners Work Session 1. Chaffee Housing Authority Update - Marjo Curgus, CHA Executive Director 2. Chaffee Housing Trust Update - Read McCulloch, CHT Executive Director 3. Destination Management Council Update - Bryan Jordan, DestinationiQ 4. Discussion regarding County hiring process - Commissioner Lucrezi **The official posting site for the Chaffee County Board of Commissioners meeting agendas is www.chaffeecounty.org Day-To-Day Oversight and Supervision: From time to time throughout the year, two or more Commissioners may meet to discuss day-to-day oversight of County property and/or supervision of employees. Such meetings are held in accordance with C.R.S. § 24-6-402(2)(f) and, t …

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Thu Aug 6, 2026 · 18:00

County Board

10165 CR 120, Salida

Tue Aug 4, 2026 · 09:00

Board of County Commissioners

Board to consider expansion of River Village Manufactured Home Park

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a public hearing on a plan to add up to 8 units to the River Village Manufactured Home Park. The meeting also includes discussions on homeless outreach funding and a new standards resolution for optional premises licenses.

Public hearing for River Village Manufactured Home Park to add up to 8 units at 27200 CR 313
Resolution 2026-30 to establish standards for Optional Premises Licenses
Funding agreements with Chaffee Hospitality and Alpine Achievers Inc for homeless outreach
Proposal for Motorola CommandCentral AXS Dispatch Consoles for the Dispatch Center
Intergovernmental Agreement with City of Salida and Town of Buena Vista for a Collective SWAT Team

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✓ Decided: County approves River Village manufactured home park expansion

The Board approved a conceptual planned development plan to add up to 8 units to the existing 59-unit River Village Manufactured Home Park, with exemptions from open space and setback requirements. They also approved the purchase of new dispatch consoles, terminated the county's participation in the regional SWAT team agreement, and approved two homeless outreach funding agreements. All votes were unanimous.

Approved River Village Manufactured Home Park Conceptual PD (Resolution 2026-29) (unanimous)
Approved $447,924.12 purchase of Motorola dispatch consoles (unanimous)
Terminated county participation in SWAT IGA with Salida and Buena Vista (unanimous)
Approved funding agreement with Chaffee County Hospitality for homeless outreach (unanimous)
Approved funding agreement with Alpine Achievers for homeless outreach (unanimous)
Approved Resolution 2026-30 on optional premises licenses (unanimous)
Approved variance for Brown's Canyon minor subdivision (unanimous)
Approved referee recommendations on property tax hearings (unanimous)

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1 Chaffee County Board of Commissioners P.O. Box 699 / 104 Crestone Ave. Salida, CO 81201 719.539.2218/www.chaffeecounty.org AGENDA 9:00 AM August 4, 2026 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Commissioner's Meeting Room 104 Crestone Avenue Salida, Colorado Meetings are in person and available via zoom at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/109079543 or by dialing 719 359 4580 Meeting ID: 109 079 543 PLEASE NOTE: The Agenda times are approximate; items may be discussed before or after the times listed below. A. Call to Order 1. Pledge of Allegiance 2. Approve Agenda 3. Review Public Meeting List 4. Public Comment B. Minutes for Approval 1. Consider for Approval the Minutes of the July 14, 2026 Regular Meeting C. Consent Agenda 1. Pay the Bills 2. Consider Resolution 2026-28 Approving the Vapor Trail 125 Multi-Year Special Event Permit as discussed at the July 14, 2026 Meeting - Nick Gomer 3. Approve Letter of Support for Local Planning Capacity Grant Program Amendment - Miles Cottom, Garry Baker 4. Acknowledge the Treasurer's Monthly Report for June 2026 5. Approve contract amendment for Public Health's Oral Health Program - Andrea Carlstrom 6. Approve disbursement to the National Forest Foundation (NFF) for year 3 of 4 of their Sawatch Range Restoration Project Common Ground Grant - Gabe Hobson 7. Approve amendment to MOU with Colorado State University Extension program to include additional office spac …

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Page 1 of 8 Chaffee County Commissioners Meeting August 4, 2026 Chaffee County Commissioners Meeting August 4, 2026 These minutes have been taken remotely via Zoom. Some County staff, representatives from other governments and government agencies, and others from the public may attend, including participating in the public hearing portion of the meeting, remotely via Zoom. A. Call to Order The regular meeting of the Board of Commissioners was held on August 4, 2026, at the Chaffee County Courthouse, 104 Crestone Ave., Salida. Board members present were Chair Gina Lucrezi, Commissioner Dave Armstrong, and Commissioner P. T. Wood. Others present in person were County Administrator Beth Helmke, Director of Finance Dan Short, County Attorney Kathleen Sullivan, Communications Manager Nick Huffman (item E.1. only), Planning Manager Garry Baker, Planner Nick Gomer (item G.1. only), and Administrative Specialist Tara Miller (item H.1. only). Others present remotely were Public Health Director Andrea Carlstrom, Assessor Janie Williams (item H.1. only), Planner Brandon Wolff, and Deputy County Clerks Kit Kuester, Julia Rivera, and Barbara Tidd. 1. Pledge of Allegiance Following the Pledge of Allegiance, Chair Lucrezi called the meeting to order at 9:01 a.m. 2. Approve Agenda Commissioner Armstrong moved to approve the Agenda. Commissioner Wood seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously. 3. Review Public Meetin …

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Tue Aug 4, 2026 · 18:00

Planning Commission

Planning Commission to hold training session on planned developments

The Chaffee County Planning Commission will meet to conduct a training and work session. The session focuses on planned developments.

Training/Work Session regarding Planned Developments

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104 Crestone Ave, Salida

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1 Chaffee County Planning Commission P.O. Box 699 / 104 Crestone Ave. Salida, CO 81201 719.539.2118/www.chaffeecounty.org AGENDA 6pm August 4, 2026 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING 104 CRESTONE AVE. Meetings are in person and available via https://us02web.zoom.us/j/4328290633 or by dialing 719 359 4580 and entering Meeting ID: 432 829 0633 COMMISSIONER'S MEETING ROOM SALIDA, COLORADO A. Call to Order B. Minutes for Approval C. Regular Agenda Items 1. Training/Work Session — Planned Developments D. Adjourn

Mon Aug 3, 2026 · 10:00

Board of Commissioners Work Session - 1st Monday

Emergency management, trails, and legislative positions on work session agenda

The Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to receive a quarterly update from the Office of Emergency Management, discuss a 2027 Conservation Trust Fund budget and grant requests from Salida Mountain Trails, and consider pending legislative positions. No formal decisions will be made at this work session.

Quarterly update from Office of Emergency Management - William Plackner
Salida Mountain Trails update: discuss 2027 Conservation Trust Fund budget
Request for County to apply for GOCO/CYCA grant (due Aug 17)
Request for Letter of Support for Colorado Parks & Wildlife non-motorized grant
Pending Legislative Position Discussion - Commissioner Lucrezi

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104 Crestone Avenue, Salida

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1 Chaffee County Board of Commissioners P.O. Box 699 / 104 Crestone Ave. Salida, CO 81201 719.539.2218/www.chaffeecounty.org AGENDA 10:00 AM August 3, 2026 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Commissioner's Meeting Room 104 Crestone Avenue Salida, Colorado Meetings are in person and available via zoom at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/109079543 or by dialing 719 359 4580 Meeting ID: 109 079 543 PLEASE NOTE: The Agenda times are approximate; items may be discussed before or after the times listed below. A. Board of Commissioners Work Session 1. Quarterly Update from the Office of Emergency Management - William Plackner 2. Update from Salida Mountain Trails - Jon Terbush, Executive Director • Discuss 2027 Conservation Trust Fund budget to support continued work. • Request for County to apply for GOCO/CYCA grant (Due Aug 17.) • Request for a Letter Of Support for the Colorado Parks & Wildlife non-motorized grant in the near future 3. Pending Legislative Position Discussion - Commissioner Lucrezi 4. Recess: noon - 1:15pm 5. 1:15 p.m. - Land Management Agencies Stakeholder Meeting 6. 2:15 p.m. - Congressional Leadership Update **The official posting site for the Chaffee County Board of Commissioners meeting agendas is www.chaffeecounty.org Day-To-Day Oversight and Supervision: From time to time throughout the year, two or more Commissioners may meet to discuss day-to-day oversight of County property and/or supervision of employ …

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Thu Jul 30, 2026 · 13:00

Board of County Commissioners

Commissioners to hold work session with Colorado Division of Veterans Affairs

The Board of County Commissioners will conduct a work session featuring a discussion and presentation from the Colorado Division of Veterans Affairs. No formal decisions or actions will be taken during this session.

Presentation by the Colorado Division of Veterans Affairs

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104 Crestone Avenue, Salida

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1 Chaffee County Board of Commissioners P.O. Box 699 / 104 Crestone Ave. Salida, CO 81201 719.539.2218/www.chaffeecounty.org AGENDA 1:00 PM July 30, 2026 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Commissioner's Meeting Room 104 Crestone Avenue Salida, Colorado Meetings are in person and available via zoom at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/109079543 or by dialing 719 359 4580 Meeting ID: 109 079 543 PLEASE NOTE: The Agenda times are approximate; items may be discussed before or after the times listed below. A. Board of Commissioners Work Session 1. Colorado Division of Veterans Affairs Discussion/Presentation **The official posting site for the Chaffee County Board of Commissioners meeting agendas is www.chaffeecounty.org Day-To-Day Oversight and Supervision: From time to time throughout the year, two or more Commissioners may meet to discuss day-to-day oversight of County property and/or supervision of employees. Such meetings are held in accordance with C.R.S. § 24-6-402(2)(f) and, therefore, prior notice may not be posted. No policies, positions, resolutions, rules or regulations are adopted at day-to-day business meetings, nor is any formal action taken. Accordingly, no official minutes of day-to-day business meetings may be kept. Work Sessions are held in accordance with C.R.S.§ 24-6-402(2)(d)(II). No decisions, policy, positions, resolutions, rules, regulations or formal actions are adopted at the Work Session. Accordingly, no official minut …

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Tue Jul 28, 2026 · 15:00

County Board

Chaffee County Destination Management Council to review DestinationiQ report

The Chaffee County Destination Management Council will meet to review a report deck from DestinationiQ. The council will also hear member reports and allow for public comment.

Review of DestinationiQ report deck

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200 Steele Drive, Buena Vista

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ANNOUNCEMENT: The regular meeting of the Chaffee County Destination Management Council (formerly CCVB) will be held at 3:00PM on Tuesday, July 28, 2026 LOCATION : Hybrid Zoom at https: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/4328290633 Or by calling 1-669-900-6833 and entering meeting ID #432 829 0633 Or 200 Steele Dr., Buena Vista, CO 81211 AGENDA: 1. Call to Order 2. Public Comment Period – limited to 3 minutes per person 3. Approval of prior Council Meeting Minutes 4. Agenda Additions: a. Ask for last minute additions 5. DestinationiQ – Report Deck Attached and available HERE* 6. Council Member Reports – up to 10 minutes a. Questions and comments about council reports 7. Meeting Adjourned *Discussion items may require vote 2026 MEETING DATES: • January 27, 2026 – 3:00 PM • February 24, 2026 – 3:00 PM • March 24, 2026 – 3:00 PM • April 28, 2026 – 3:00 PM (Salida) • May 26, 2026 – 3:00 PM (Buena Vista) • June 23, 2026 – 3:00 PM (Salida) • July 28, 2026 – 3:00 PM (Buena Vista) • August 25, 2026 – 3:00 PM (Poncha Springs) • September 22, 2026 – 3:00 PM (Buena Vista) • October 27, 2026 – 3:00 PM (Salida) • November 24, 2026 – 3:00 PM (Buena Vista) • December 22, 2026 – 3:00 PM (Salida)

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ANNOUNCEMENT: The regular meeting of the Chaffee County Destination Management Council (formerly CCVB) will be held at 3:00 PM on Tuesday, July 28, 2026 LOCATION: Hybrid Zoom at https: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/4328290633 Or by calling 1-669-900-6833 and entering meeting ID #432 829 0633 Or 200 Steele Dr., Buena Vista, CO 81211 In Attendance: Jillian Chernofsky, Byran Jordan, Deborah Cameron, Beth Helmke, Joni Baker, Pt Wood, , Zrenda, Dillon, , Sara Law, Lauren Durie, Dave Frankie Spontelli Chris Haggerty Armstrong, Lance Hotsetter, Aubrey Snyder Welsh, Merrell Bergin, Lindsey Diamond, Bill Donovan, Zach Alexander AGENDA: 1. Call to Order 3:12 pm 2. Public Comment Period – limited to 3 minutes per person 3. Approval of prior Council Meeting Minutes -Deb made a motion to approve the minutes, Aubrey seconds the motion. 4. Agenda Additions: a. Ask for last minute additions Jillian attended an interview process for a grant application with CTO/OEDIT and was told the reason the Placer AI grant could not be approved by the State was because there is a Conflict of Interest with the Scope of Work being defined by Destination IQ and executed by Destination IQ. The perceived conflict of interest by the State is going to create future problems with receiving funding through grant programs. Jillian and Dave Armstrong will continue to try to resolve this issue and define what the “conflict” is and how to get a resolution to be able to move forward with future fu …

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Tue Jul 28, 2026 · 13:00

County Board

Committee to vote on $150k disbursement for Sawatch Range Restoration

The Citizens Advisory Committee will vote on recommending $150,000 in 2026 disbursement to the National Forest Foundation for the Sawatch Range Restoration project, which has $105,000 in unspent funds and planned expenditures of $110,000 by end of 2026 and $150,000 by June 2027. The committee will also hear a multi-year grant presentation from Central Colorado Conservancy's Hands for Lands program and receive county staff updates on council next steps and the CWPP update.

Vote on recommendation for $150,000 disbursement to National Forest Foundation for Sawatch Range Restoration, with additional planned expenditures of $110,000 (2026) and $150,000 (June 2027)
Multi-year grant presentation: Central Colorado Conservancy – Hands for Lands
Consent agenda includes approval of May 26, 2026 minutes and Common Ground Assigned Fund Balance
Grant process updates: applications open July 20th
August meeting moved to virtual only

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200 Steele Drive, Buena Vista

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What: Chaffee County’s Common Ground Program Citizens Advisory Committee Meeting Agenda Where: Zoom Meeting - Link to join the meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/4328290633 In-person – Chaffee County Public Safety Complex, 200 Steele Drive, Buena Vista, CO When: July 28th, 2026 Time: 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Grant Portal and Folder Links Below for CAC Members Pre-Work: ● Review Materials & Prepare Questions Upcoming Meetings: ● Monthly on 4th Tuesday from 1-3 pm Time Topic Decisions 1:00 Welcome and Introductions 1:05 Consent Agenda – Joe Stone • Minutes Approval: May 26th, 2026 • Common Ground Assigned Fund Balance • Grant Tracker – February Updated Approval of Agenda Vote to Approve 1:10 Consideration of Expenditure • National Forest Foundation – Sawatch Range Restoration o Grantee has $105,000 in unspent funds on hand. o Planned expenditures of $110,000 by end of 2026 and additional $150,000 by June of 2027. o $150,000 for 2026 yet to be disbursed; subject to CAC recommendation and BOCC approval. Vote on Recommendation 1:20 Multi-Year Grant Presentation • Central Colorado Conservancy – Hands for Lands Presentations and Questions 1:50 County Staff Updates • Chaffee County Councils Next Steps – Gabe Hobson • Status of CWPP Update – Gabe Hobson • CAC Vacancies – Miles Cottom/Gabe Hobson Share Insights/Ask Questions 2:00 Grant Process Updates – Betsy Dittenber • Applications Open July 20th Info and Discussion 2:30 August Meeting: Moved …

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July 28th, 2026 Chaffee County Common Ground Citizen Advisory Committee Meeting Location: 200 Steele Drive, Buena Vista, 81211 Attendance: Committee: Joe Stone (Virtual), Dani Cook (Virtua), Aaron Kindle (Virtual), Caroline Matthews, Nancy Anderson Chaffee County: Miles Cottom, Gabe Hobson CCCF: Betsy Dittenber, Anna Hendricks Guests: Suzanne Copping 13:07 – Meeting commences. 13:08 – Suzanne Copping introduces herself as the manager of the Hands for Lands program for Central Colorado Conservancy and will be presenting on the program later in the meeting. Consent Agenda 13:09 – Caroline M asks for some clarification on the assigned fund balance. Betsy D provides an overview of the spreadsheet and answers questions. Some questions remained for clarification with the Chaffee County Finance Department. 13:19 – The committee approves the consent agenda unanimously. Multi-Year Grant Disbursement Consideration 13:20 – The committee considers recommending the disbursement of year 3 of 4 of the National Forest Foundation’s Sawatch Range Restoration Project. NFF has submitted their latest progress report and showed the need for the disbursement as they have planned expenditures to make progress on the project. C Matthews notes she has been having issues seeing reports and CCCF will work with her to correct access issues. 13:25 – Joe S asks if the committee should recommend disbursing less than the full amount and disbursing the r …

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Thu Jul 23, 2026 · 09:00

County Board

Emergency Services Council meets to review interagency reports

The Chaffee County Emergency Services Council will review reports from 15 emergency support functions, discuss local training events, and approve minutes from a previous meeting.

Approval of May 28, 2026 minutes
Reports from ESF 1 (Transportation) through ESF 15 (External Affairs)
Discussion of local events, drills, and training
Next meeting scheduled for September 24, 2026

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16550 US Hwy 285, Salida

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CHAFFEE COUNTY EMERGENCY SERVICES COUNCIL Chair:William Plackner, Vice-Chair: Josh Hadley, Secretary: Miranda Dunavin MEETING AGENDA July 23rd, 2026 ZOOM info is attached for those out of town or can’t be here in person. Call to Order Introductions as Necessary Minutes Approval for May 28th, 2026 Group Reports and Updates: o ESF 1 – Transportation o ESF 2 – Communications o ESF 4 – Firefighter o ESF 4a – Wildfire o ESF 5 – Emergency Management o ESF 6 – Mass Care/Housing/Human Services o ESF 7 – Resource Support o ESF 8 – Health & medical Services o ESF 9 –Search and Rescue o ESF 10 –Hazardous Materials o ESF 11 – Agriculture and Natural Resources o ESF 13 – Public Safety/Security o ESF 15 – External Affairs Local Events, Drills/Exercises, Training: New Business: Next Meeting: September 24th, 2026 16550 US Hwy 285, Salida, CO 81201 HOST: * Agenda items and agency reports should be sent to mdunavin@chaffeesheriff.org approximately one week before the meeting. Agendas and reports will be sent to the group on the Monday before the meeting. Meetings will begin at 0900 and end by 10:30. Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/5716103474 Meeting ID: 571 610 3474 Password: 212121 One tap mobile +13462487799,,5716103474# US (Houston) +16699006833,,5716103474# US (San

Thu Jul 23, 2026 · 08:00

County Board

Board to consider dispatch equipment quote and compensation issue

The Chaffee County Emergency Telephone Services Authority Board will approve the minutes from the May 28, 2026 meeting and receive the financial and treasurer reports. It will discuss a preliminary quote for dispatch equipment and confirm whether John DiGirolamo’s compensation increase is a salary change or a reimbursement. A coordinators report will also be presented.

Preliminary dispatch equipment quote
Confirmation of John DiGirolamo’s compensation increase or reimbursement
Approval of minutes from 05/28/2026
Financial report presentation
Coordinators report

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CHAFFEE COUNTY EMERGENCY TELEPHONE SERVICES AUTHORITY Chairman: Russ Johnson Co-Chairman: Dean Morgan Secretary: Miranda Dunavin MEETING AGENDA July 23rd, 2026 THIS MEETING WILL BE DONE IN-PERSON AND ZOOM. Call to Order Minutes Approval for 05/28/2026 Financial Report – • Treasurer Report – Old Business: Preliminary dispatch equipment quote Confirmation on John DiGirolamo’s compensation increase or if this was for reimbursement fees. New Business • Coordinators Report – Next regular meeting: September 24th, 2026 Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/5716103474 Meeting ID: 571 610 3474 Password: 212121 One tap mobile +13462487799,,5716103474# US (Houston) +16699006833,,5716103474# US (San Jose) Meeting ID: 571 610 3474

Wed Jul 22, 2026 · 14:00

County Board

Chaffee County Forest Health Council to discuss CWPP modeling and grants

The Forest Health Council is meeting to review updated Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP) modeling. The body will also discuss grant coordination and the CFRI COSW AP Focus Group.

CWPP updated modeling presentation by Tyler Beaton and Max Cook
CFRI COSW AP Focus Group discussion
Grant coordination discussion

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10165 CR 120, Salida

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Chaffee County Forest Health Council P.O. Box 699 / 104 Crestone Ave. Salida, CO 81201 719.539.2218/www.chaffeecounty.org Meeting Agenda July 22nd, 2026 2:00PM-3:30PM Meeting held at Chaffee County Fairgrounds: 10165 Co Rd 120, Salida, CO 81201 Follow signs for Forest Health Council in South Building. Available via Zoom 1. Welcome and Introductions. 2. Upcoming: CFRI COSW AP Focus Group. 3. CWPP Update: CFRI Updated Modeling – Tyler Beaton and Max Cook 4. Partner Round Robin. 5. Grant coordination discussion.

Wed Jul 22, 2026 · 09:00

County Board

Airport Advisory Board to discuss land lease agreement

The Airport Advisory Board is meeting to discuss a land lease agreement and review 2026 projects. The board will also review summaries of applicants and interviews for the Airport Board.

Land lease agreement discussion
Review of 2026 projects
Airport Board applicants and interview summary

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9255 County Road 140, Salida

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Harriet Alexander Field 9255 County Road 140 SALIDA, CO 81201 PHONE (719) 539-3720 CELL (719)239-1648 FAX (719) 539-7442 EMAIL zpapp@chaffeecounty.org WEBSITE www.chaffeecounty.org Airport Advisory Board Meeting Agenda July 22nd, 2026 9:00 a.m. Zoom link for meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85980987700 1. Call to Order 2. Approve May 27th, 2026 Meeting Min, June 24 th (Canceled) 3. Public Comments 4. New Business a. Land Lease agreement discussion 5. Old Business a. Airport Board Applicants and Interview Summary b. 2026 Projects 6. Manager’s Report – Activities during last month, Yearly Report; statistics of prior months; updates; other projects 7. Adjourn

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Salida Airport at Harriet Alexander Field 9255 County Road 140 SALIDA, CO 81201 PHONE (719) 539-3720/ CELL (719)239-1648/ FAX (719) 539-7442 EMAIL zpapp@chaffeecounty.org WEBSITE www.chaffeecounty.org Airport Advisory Board Meeting Minutes July 22, 2026 9:00 a.m. 1. Call to Order Steve Bush called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m. Those present in person were Airport Manager Zech Papp, Steve Bush, Cory Bieganek, Clifton Brown, Randall Cone, Jim Oglesby, Phil Phillips, Robert Christiansen, Shawn O’Day, Commissioner P.T. Wood, Tara Miller, and Airport employee Ethan Smith. There were no participants in attendance via zoom. 2. Minutes for Approval Corey Bieganek moved to approve the May 27, 2026 Meeting Minutes. Phil Phillips seconded the motion. All approved. 3. Public Comments None. 4. New Business a. Land Lease Agreement Discussion – The land lease agreement was discussed at length. Zech reached out to a firm on the front range that deals with airport specific documents, such as lease agreements, standard operating procedures and rules and regulations. He’s going to get a proposal from them to see what the cost would be for them to revamp the Airport’s documents. Chaffee County’s new County Attorney has been on board with the County for a week, and Zech will also meet with her to discuss the lease agreement. 5. Old Business a. Airport Board Applicants and Interview Summary – There was one open seat on the Board due to Jim Barker’s lo …

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Tue Jul 21, 2026 · 18:00

Planning Commission

Planning Commission to consider River Village Manufactured Home Park

The Chaffee County Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting. The only agenda item is the River Village Manufactured Home Park Planned Development. No further details are provided in the agenda.

River Village Manufactured Home Park Planned Development

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1 Chaffee County Planning Commission P.O. Box 699 / 104 Crestone Ave. Salida, CO 81201 719.539.2118/www.chaffeecounty.org AGENDA July 21, 2026 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING 104 CRESTONE AVE. COMMISSIONER'S MEETING ROOM SALIDA, COLORADO A. Call to Order B. Minutes for Approval C. Regular Agenda Items 1. River Village Manufactured Home Park Planned Development D. Adjourn

Thu Jul 16, 2026 · 14:00

County Board

Rec Council discusses e-bike rules and training needs

The Chaffee County Recreation Council will meet to discuss follow-up on e-bike and e-moto meetings, review training needs, and coordinate trail grant applications.

Partner updates round robin
E-bikes/E-motos meetings follow-up
Review Training Needs Spreadsheet
Tentative Grant Applications
Opportunity for Collaboration

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10165 CR 120, Salida

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Chaffee County Rec Council P.O. Box 699 / 104 Crestone Ave. Salida, CO 81201 719.539.2218/www.chaffeecounty.org Meeting Agenda July 16th, 2026, 2-3:30PM Chaffee County Fairgrounds 10165 Co Rd 120, Salida, CO 81201 Available via Zoom 1. Welcome and Introductions. 2. Partner Updates Round Robin. 3. E-Bikes/E-Motos Meetings – Follow Up Needed? 4. Training Needs Discussion a. Review Training Needs Spreadsheet b. Follow Up Discussion in September. 5. Trail Grant Coordination Discussion a. Tentative Grant Applications b. Opportunity for Collaboration

Tue Jul 14, 2026 · 09:00

Board of County Commissioners

Commissioners to hear variance request for Brown's Canyon subdivision road dedication

The Board will consider approving minutes, paying bills, ratifying a grant and radio purchase, and acknowledging the sheriff's report. They will hold public hearings on a multi-year special event permit for Vapor Trail 125 and a variance request for Brown's Canyon subdivision access road dedication. Additionally, they will review comments on Colorado Parks and Wildlife's mule deer herd management plans.

Proclamation recognizing July 16th as Rural Transit Day
Ratify Central Mountain SBDC SBA Core Grant award agreement for FY26
Ratify purchase of new radios for Emergency Medical Services
Public hearing on multi-year special event permit for Vapor Trail 125 (Sept 2026+)
Public hearing on Brown's Canyon Minor Subdivision Variance Request (parcel 353309400004)

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✓ Decided: Board grants variance for Brown's Canyon Minor Subdivision access road

The Board of County Commissioners approved a multi-year special event permit for the Vapor Trail 125 and comments on mule deer herd management. Convening as the Board of Adjustment, the board granted a variance request regarding the public dedication of an access road for the Brown's Canyon Minor Subdivision.

Approved multi-year special event permit for Vapor Trail 125 (unanimous)
Approved proposed comment on Colorado Parks and Wildlife's Draft Southeast Colorado Mule Deer Herd Management Plans (unanimous)
Granted Brown's Canyon Minor Subdivision Variance Request regarding access road dedication (unanimous)
Approved July 7, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)
Approved Consent Agenda, including ratification of Central Mountain Small Business Development Center SBA Core Grant and EMS radio purchase (unanimous)

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1 Chaffee County Board of Commissioners P.O. Box 699 / 104 Crestone Ave. Salida, CO 81201 719.539.2218/www.chaffeecounty.org AGENDA 9:00 AM July 14, 2026 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Chaffee County Public Safety Complex 200 Steele Drive Buena Vista, Colorado Meetings are in person and available via zoom at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/109079543 or by dialing 719 359 4580 Meeting ID: 109 079 543 PLEASE NOTE: The Agenda times are approximate; items may be discussed before or after the times listed below. A. Call to Order 1. Pledge of Allegiance 2. Approve Agenda 3. Introduction of County Attorney 4. Review Public Meeting List 5. Public Comment 6. Proclamation recognizing July 16th as Rural Transit Day - Commissioners B. Minutes for Approval 1. Consider for Approval the Minutes of the July 7, 2026 Regular Meeting C. Consent Agenda 1. Pay the Bills 2. Ratify approval of Central Mountain Small Business Development Center SBA Core Grant award agreement for FY26 - Helmke; Snyder Welsh 3. Acknowledge the Sheriff's Office Monthly Report for June 2026 4. Ratify Statement of Work for purchase of new radios for Emergency Medical Services - Josh Hadley D. Hearing Consent Agenda - Agenda Items are listed on the Hearing Consent Agenda because no testimony is expected. In the event a Commissioner or any member of the public wishes to testify regarding an item on the Consent Agenda, the item will be removed …

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Page 1 of 4 Chaffee County Commissioners Meeting July 14, 2026 Chaffee County Commissioners Meeting July 14, 2026 These minutes have been taken remotely via Zoom. Some County staff, representatives from other governments and government agencies, and others from the public may attend, including participating in the public hearing portion of the meeting, remotely via Zoom. A. Call to Order These minutes have been taken remotely via Zoom. Some County staff, representatives from other governments and government agencies, and others from the public may attend, including participating in the public hearing portion of the meeting, remotely via Zoom. The regular meeting of the Board of Commissioners was held on July 14, 2026, at the Chaffee County Public Safety Complex, 200 Steele Dr., Buena Vista. Board members present were Chair Gina Lucrezi, Commissioner Dave Armstrong (arrived at 9:02 a.m. following the vote approving the Agenda), and Commissioner P. T. Wood. Others present in person were County Administrator Beth Helmke, Director of Finance Dan Short, County Attorney Kathleen Sullivan, Community Planning & Natural Resources Director Miles Cottom, and Planner Nick Gomer. Others present remotely were Deputy County Clerks Kit Kuester and Barbara Tidd. 1. Pledge of Allegiance Following the Pledge of Allegiance, Chair Lucrezi called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m. 2. Approve Agenda Commissioner Wood moved to approve the Agenda. Commis …

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Mon Jul 13, 2026 · 09:00

Board of Commissioners Work Session - 2nd Monday

Chaffee County Commissioners hold work session for department updates

The Board of Commissioners is conducting a work session to receive updates from various county departments. No formal decisions, policies, or actions are adopted during this session.

Quarterly update from the Office of Emergency Management
Building Department update
Emergency Medical Services quarterly update
Progress report on implementation of 2020 Comprehensive Plan
Updates from Chaffee Housing Authority and Central Mountain Small Business Development Center

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104 Crestone Avenue, Salida

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1 Chaffee County Board of Commissioners P.O. Box 699 / 104 Crestone Ave. Salida, CO 81201 719.539.2218/www.chaffeecounty.org AGENDA 9:00 AM July 13, 2026 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Commissioner's Meeting Room 104 Crestone Avenue Salida, Colorado Meetings are in person and available via zoom at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/109079543 or by dialing 719 359 4580 Meeting ID: 109 079 543 PLEASE NOTE: The Agenda times are approximate; items may be discussed before or after the times listed below. A. 9:00 a.m. 1. Landfill Committee 2. Human Services (sitting as the County Board of Social Services) 3. Public Health (sitting as the County Board of Health) B. Board of Commissioners Work Session 1. Quarterly Update from the Office of Emergency Management - William Plackner 2. Building Department Update - Chad Chadwick 3. Emergency Medical Services Quarterly Update - Josh Hadley 4. Community Planning & Natural Resources Department Update - Miles Cottom • Progress Report on Implementation of 2020 Comprehensive Plan 5. Central Mountain Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Update - Audrey Snyder Welsh 6. Chaffee Housing Authority Update - Marjo Curgus, CHA Executive Director **The official posting site for the Chaffee County Board of Commissioners meeting agendas is www.chaffeecounty.org Day-To-Day Oversight and Supervision: From time to time throughout the year, two or more Commissioners may meet to discuss day- …

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Tue Jul 7, 2026 · 09:00

Board of County Commissioners

Chaffee County considers liquor permits and a rezoning for Garfield

The Board of County Commissioners will consider approving liquor permits for the Optimist Club of Buena Vista and renewals for Cliff Hangers and Riverside Grill. The meeting also includes a public hearing on a rezoning request for the Corrigan property in Garfield and a continued hearing on a water safety project.

Hearing to consider Optimist Club of Buena Vista Special Event Liquor Permit
Hearing to consider Liquor License Renewal for Cliff Hangers Inc
Hearing to consider Liquor License Renewal for Riverside Grill LLC
Public Hearing to consider Corrigan Rezone (Residential Rural to Mixed Use Rural)
Public Hearing to consider Intergovernmental Agreement with Pueblo Water for Clear Creek Dam safety project

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✓ Decided: Commissioners approve dam safety agreement and table several land use requests

The Board approved an intergovernmental agreement with Pueblo Water for the Clear Creek Dam safety project. Several land use items, including a subdivision variance and a rezoning request, were continued to future meeting dates.

Approved June 16, 2026 minutes (unanimous)
Approved Fairgrounds fee payment from the General Fund for St. Jude's Hospital Fundraiser (unanimous)
Approved Consent Agenda (unanimous)
Continued Brown's Canyon Minor Subdivision Variance Request to July 14, 2026 (unanimous)
Approved Intergovernmental Agreement with Pueblo Water for Clear Creek Dam safety project (unanimous)
Continued Corrigan Parcels Rezone consideration to August 18, 2026 (unanimous)

104 Crestone Avenue, Salida

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1 Chaffee County Board of Commissioners P.O. Box 699 / 104 Crestone Ave. Salida, CO 81201 719.539.2218/www.chaffeecounty.org AGENDA 9:00 AM July 7, 2026 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Commissioner's Meeting Room 104 Crestone Avenue Salida, Colorado Meetings are in person and available via zoom at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/109079543 or by dialing 719 359 4580 Meeting ID: 109 079 543 PLEASE NOTE: The Agenda times are approximate; items may be discussed before or after the times listed below. A. Call to Order 1. Pledge of Allegiance 2. Approve Agenda 3. Review Public Meeting List 4. Public Comment B. Minutes for Approval 1. Consider for Approval the Minutes of the June 16, 2026 Regular Meeting C. Consent Agenda 1. Pay the Bills 2. Ratify Department of Human Service's TANF Performance Contract with CDPHE - Meredith Takacs, Beth Helmke 3. Approve Employment Agreement with Kathleen Sullivan for County Attorney position - Beth Helmke; Commissioners 4. Approve Letter of Support for Regional Partnership Initiative grant application to CPW - Commissioners D. Hearing Consent Agenda - Agenda Items are listed on the Hearing Consent Agenda because no testimony is expected. In the event a Commissioner or any member of the public wishes to testify regarding an item on the Consent Agenda, the item will be removed and considered with the Regular Agenda. These items, if approved, will include signing authority to …

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Page 1 of 6 Chaffee County Commissioners Meeting July 7, 2026 Chaffee County Commissioners Meeting July 7, 2026 These minutes have been taken remotely via Zoom. Some County staff, representatives from other governments and government agencies, and others from the public may attend, including participating in the public hearing portion of the meeting, remotely via Zoom. A. Call to Order The regular meeting of the Board of Commissioners was held on July 7, 2026, at the Chaffee County Courthouse, 104 Crestone Ave., Salida. Board members present were Chair Gina Lucrezi, Commissioner Dave Armstrong (remotely), and Commissioner P. T. Wood. Others present in person were County Administrator Beth Helmke, Director of Finance Dan Short, Interim County Attorney Karl Hanlon, Community Planning & Natural Resources Director Miles Cottom, and Planner Brandon Wolff. Others present remotely were Deputy County Clerks Kit Kuester and Barbara Tidd. 1. Pledge of Allegiance Following the Pledge of Allegiance, Chair Lucrezi called the meeting to order at 9:02 a.m. 2. Approve Agenda Commissioner Wood moved to approve the Agenda amending it by moving Agenda item H.1. to immediately following Agenda item B.1. Minutes for Approval and before Agenda item C. Commissioner Armstrong seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously. 3. Review Public Meeting List The Board reviewed the public meeting list. 4. Public Comment Chair Lucrezi asked for publ …

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Mon Jul 6, 2026 · 10:00

Board of Commissioners Work Session - 1st Monday

Board discusses transit, emergency management, and Safe Streets project

The Board of County Commissioners holds a work session featuring updates from Mountain Valley Transit, the Office of Emergency Management, and progress on the Safe Streets for All project. Other discussions include the County Federal Lands Access Program 2026 application, pending legislative positions, and stakeholder meetings. No formal decisions are made at work sessions.

Update from Mountain Valley Transit by Kate Garwood, MVT Board Chair
Quarterly update from the Office of Emergency Management by William Plackner
Progress update on Safe Streets for All project and Transportation Safety Action Plan by Garry Baker and Miles Cottom
Update on County Federal Lands Access Program (FLAP) 2026 Application by Garry Baker
Discussion on pending legislative positions by Commissioner Lucrezi

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104 Crestone Avenue, Salida

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1 Chaffee County Board of Commissioners P.O. Box 699 / 104 Crestone Ave. Salida, CO 81201 719.539.2218/www.chaffeecounty.org AGENDA 10:00 AM July 6, 2026 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Commissioner's Meeting Room 104 Crestone Avenue Salida, Colorado Meetings are in person and available via zoom at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/109079543 or by dialing 719 359 4580 Meeting ID: 109 079 543 PLEASE NOTE: The Agenda times are approximate; items may be discussed before or after the times listed below. A. Board of Commissioners Work Session 1. Update from Mountain Valley Transit - Kate Garwood, MVT Board Chair 2. Quarterly Update from the Office of Emergency Management - William Plackner 3. Update on progress with the Safe Streets for All project and transportation Safety Action Plan - Garry Baker, Miles Cottom 4. Update on County Federal Lands Access Program (FLAP) 2026 Application - Garry Baker 5. Pending Legislative Position Discussion - Commissioner Lucrezi 6. 1:15 p.m. - Land Management Agencies Stakeholder Meeting 7. 2:15 p.m. - Congressional Leadership Update **The official posting site for the Chaffee County Board of Commissioners meeting agendas is www.chaffeecounty.org Day-To-Day Oversight and Supervision: From time to time throughout the year, two or more Commissioners may meet to discuss day-to-day oversight of County property and/or supervision of employees. Such meetings are held in accordance with C.R.S. § 24 …

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Thu Jul 2, 2026 · 18:00

County Board

Fair committee to finalize added funding for rodeo

The Fair Committee will meet to discuss and decide on operational details for the upcoming county fair. Items include approval of minutes and reports, updates on the wash station and scale house sign, finalizing positions and duties for the fair and kids zone, sale details, parking lot safety, prizes for mutton bustin' and catch a pig, and finalizing added money for the rodeo.

Finalize added money for rodeo
Lock in fair and kids zone positions/duties
Sale details for fair
Parking lot safety planning
Prizes for mutton bustin' and catch a pig

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10165 CR 120, Salida