Chaffee County public meetings in 2023

County Board

The Chaffee County Airport Advisory Board is meeting to discuss and make recommendations for an open board position. The agenda includes public comments and new business, with the primary item being the recommendation for the vacant seat.

• Open Advisory Board Position Recommendations

County Board

The Chaffee County Airport Advisory Board met to approve minutes from August, September, and November 2023. The agenda included discussion of open board positions, the AWOS system, 2024 projects, and a Fuel Farm/DOLA Grant. The meeting concluded with a manager's report on recent activities and statistics.

• Approval of August 23, September 27, and November 15, 2023 meeting minutes and summaries
• Discussion of open Advisory Board positions
• Review of AWOS (Automated Weather Observing System) status
• Discussion of 2024 projects
• Review of Fuel Farm/DOLA Grant

County Board

The Chaffee County Heritage Area Advisory Board is meeting to review November meeting minutes, hear final deliverables from Western State Colorado University students on byway capacity building (including fundraising/grant opportunities and interpretive signage recommendations), discuss board recruitment, and set the 2024 schedule. The agenda is largely procedural and planning-focused, with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• Review of November meeting minutes
• Western State Colorado Univ. MEM student byway capacity building final deliverables
• Fundraising/grant opportunities for capacity building support
• Interpretive signage recommendations
• Board recruitment and setting 2024 schedule

County Board

The Chaffee County Transportation Advisory Board is meeting to discuss updates on the Central Colorado Airport Board meeting, transit services (Chaffee Shuttle and Bustang), and to handle administrative items such as board member terms, 2024 officers, and the 2024 meeting schedule. The agenda is mostly routine and procedural, with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• Update on meeting with Central Colorado Airport Board
• Transit update on Chaffee Shuttle
• Transit update on Bustang
• Board member terms discussion
• Election of officers for 2024

County Board

The Chaffee County Visitors Bureau Board is meeting virtually to approve prior minutes, consider a contract for a video production specialist, and receive reports from the marketing director and board members. The public may comment for up to 3 minutes per person.

• Consideration of Video Production Specialist Contract
• Approval of November 14, 2023 Board Meeting Minutes
• Marketing Director Report
• Public comment period limited to 3 minutes per person

Board of County Commissioners

The Chaffee County Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings on two ordinances: one to extend the ban on retail (non-medical) marijuana establishments, and another to adopt the 2021 building codes with county amendments. They will also consider a contract for owner's representative services for the North End Public Safety Complex, a donation to the veterans memorial, and a housing authority allocation.

• Engagement of Dynamic Program Management for Owner's Rep services for North End Public Safety Complex construction
• Public hearing on Ordinance 2023-01 extending ban on retail marijuana establishments
• Public hearing on Ordinance 2023-02 adopting 2021 building codes with county amendments
• Consider 2024 allocation from Lodging Tax Reallocation Fund to Chaffee Housing Authority
• Request to abate taxes for Two Rivers Subdivision outlots 4-7 for 2021 & 2022

Board of Commissioners Work Session - 2nd Monday

This is a work session where the Board of Commissioners discusses specific topics but does not adopt any formal decisions, policies, or resolutions. The agenda includes discussions with the Colorado Energy Office regarding state geothermal programs and a review of Emergency Medical Services. Additionally, the Landfill Committee, Human Services, and Public Health committees are scheduled to meet.

• Discussion with Colorado Energy Office on State of Colorado's Geothermal programs
• Review of Emergency Medical Services
• Landfill Committee meeting
• Human Service meeting (sitting as County Board of Social Services)
• Public Health meeting (sitting as County Board of Health)

County Board

The Chaffee County Fair Committee met to approve October 2023 minutes and review treasurer and manager reports. The body discussed setting up working committees, planning the Livestock Pavilion layout, and scheduling a workday to clean the Fair Committee closet. The committee also requested that County Commissioners authorize the creation of a non-voting group to assist with fair workload, workdays, and fundraisers.

• Request to County Commissioners to authorize a non-voting group for fair support
• Finalize Rule Book for 2024 Fair
• Set date for workday to organize and clean Fair Committee closet and storage room
• Plan Livestock Pavilion layout during fair
• Set up working committees

Board of County Commissioners

The Chaffee County Board of Commissioners will consider hiring Dynamic Program Management for owner's representative services on the North End Public Safety Complex construction project. They will also review minutes, pay bills, and hold hearings on a subdivision exemption and two liquor license renewals. Regular agenda items include a tax abatement request, continued land use code amendments, and possible zoning enforcement actions.

• Engagement of Dynamic Program Management for Owner's Rep services for North End Public Safety Complex
• Holman Agricultural Subdivision Exemption at 14110 County Road 140
• Liquor license renewal for Centerville Pit Stop at 17900 Hwy 285, Nathrop
• Liquor license renewal for Trigger's Liquors at 22763 W Hwy 50, Salida
• Request to abate taxes for Two Rivers Subdivision Outlots 4-7 for 2021-2022

Board of Commissioners Work Session - 1st Monday

The Chaffee County Board of Commissioners is holding a work session to discuss a proposal from the City of Salida regarding commitment to the South Ark Neighborhood Phase 1 Development. They will also receive an update from the County Attorney's Office and hold stakeholder and congressional leadership meetings. No formal decisions are made at work sessions.

• Discuss proposal from City of Salida for South Ark Neighborhood Phase 1 Development
• Update from Chaffee County Attorney's Office
• Land Management Agencies Stakeholder Meeting at 1:15 p.m.
• Congressional Leadership Update at 2:15 p.m.

County Board

The Chaffee Common Ground Citizens Advisory Committee is meeting to approve minutes and agenda, review sales tax collection and finance, hear an update on the Community Conservation Connection Program, discuss partnership development and a proposed framework, and set the calendar for the 6th grant cycle. The meeting also includes board member term updates, public comment, and other business.

• Approval of minutes and agenda
• Sales Tax Collection & Finance Review
• Update on Community Conservation Connection Program
• Developing Common Ground Partnerships and Proposed Framework
• Calendar for 6th Grant Cycle

Board of County Commissioners

The Chaffee County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting to consider several items, including adopting the 2021 building codes, extending the marijuana moratorium and retail ban, approving a landfill fee adjustment, and acting on multiple land-use requests. The agenda also includes a discussion on the electric preferred energy code and a continued variance request for the Geocamp Campground.

• Resolution 2023-109: Adjust Chaffee County Landfill Fees Structure and Amounts
• Ordinance 2023-02: Adoption of 2021 Building Codes with county amendments
• Resolution 2023-90: Extend marijuana moratorium; Ordinance 2023-01: Extend retail marijuana ban
• Shoff Plat Amendment: Change front setback from 50 ft to 25 ft at 8050 Windmill Lane
• Geocamp Variance: Allow 15-ft internal road width at 8707 State Highway 24

County Board

The Chaffee County Airport Advisory Board will approve minutes from August and September 2023. The meeting includes a discussion of a DOLA grant and 2024 projects, along with updates on the AWOS, fuel farm, and year-end events.

• Discussion of DOLA Grant
• Review of 2024 Projects
• Update on AWOS (Automated Weather Observing System)
• Update on Fuel Farm
• Year-end wrap up on events and airport

Board of County Commissioners

The Chaffee County Board of Commissioners will consider contracts, approve minutes, and handle consent agenda items including liquor license renewal and several lot line adjustments. They will also open bids for county road and bridge vehicle/equipment sales and discuss authorizing legal action for building code violations at Monarch Lodge.

• Contractor selection for special inspections at Chaffee County North Emergency Services Building
• Hearing on liquor license renewal for Monarch Ski & Snowboard Area at 23715 Hwy 50, Salida
• Boundary line adjustment for Ochs-Kates properties in Eagles Roost Subdivision
• Lot line elimination for Springer property at 17211 CR 220, Salida
• Discussion of enforcement action for building code violations at Monarch Lodge, 22720 W. Highway 50

County Board

The Chaffee County Visitors Bureau Board is meeting to consider two contracts: an $88,000 agreement with 50 West Productions for video production and a $14,999 agreement with Absolute Computer Design for a webcam. The board will also approve the minutes from the October 24, 2023 meeting and receive reports from the Marketing Director and board members.

• Consideration of Video Production Specialist Contract with 50 West Productions - $88,000
• Consideration of WebCam contract with Absolute Computer Design - $14,999
• Approval of October 24, 2023 Board Meeting Minutes

Board of Commissioners Work Session - 2nd Monday

The Chaffee County Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to receive updates on building code and zoning violations, consider a letter of support for a US Forest Service grant application, and discuss the METAB 2023 grant cycle. The meeting also includes an executive session on legal strategy for the Chicago Ranch water case. No formal decisions are made at work sessions.

• Executive session on Chicago Ranch water case legal strategy
• Building code violations update, including Monarch Mountain Lodge
• Zoning violations update
• Letter of support for US Forest Service grant for Upper Arkansas Moto Trail Crew
• METAB board discussion on 2023 grant cycle

County Board

The Chaffee County Heritage Area Advisory Board is meeting to review September meeting minutes, hear updates on Western State Colorado University student projects, discuss an October 30 meeting with GARNA and the county, and receive a grant update from the CTO Reimagine Industries Association Program. The agenda also includes other business and a schedule for the next meeting.

• Review of September meeting minutes
• Western State Colorado University MEM student projects
• Update from 10/30 meeting with GARNA/County/CCHAAB
• CTO Reimagine Industries Association Program Grant Update

Planning Commission

The Chaffee County Planning Commission is meeting to continue a public hearing on adopting Module 2 of the Land Use Code, which includes Chapter 6 (Natural Resource Protection Standards) and Chapter 7 (Development Regulations). This hearing has been continued from previous meetings on September 19, October 3, and October 17, 2023. The commission will also consider approving minutes from prior meetings.

• Public hearing on Land Use Code Module 2, Chapter 6 (Natural Resource Protection Standards)
• Public hearing on Land Use Code Module 2, Chapter 7 (Development Regulations)
• Hearing continued from September 19, October 3, and October 17, 2023

County Board

The Chaffee County Planning Commission will consider a request by Verizon Wireless for a height variance to build a new telecommunications tower designed as a silo at 15274 County Road 350 in Buena Vista. The variance would allow a tower height of 50 feet instead of the 35-foot limit in a residential zone. The application is reviewed alongside a Limited Impact Review for temporary and permanent towers.

• Height variance from 35 to 50 feet for a Verizon telecommunications tower
• Location: 15274 County Road 350, Buena Vista
• Applicant: Kelly Harrison of Kappa Consulting for Verizon Wireless
• Property owner: The Meadows Farm, LLC
• Concurrent Limited Impact Review for temporary and permanent towers

Board of Commissioners Work Session - 1st Monday

The Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to discuss housing initiatives and 2024 administrative schedules. The meeting includes a joint session with the Planning Commission regarding accessory dwelling units. No formal decisions or resolutions are adopted during work sessions.

• Joint session with Planning Commission on Accessory Dwelling Unit Workforce Housing Density Exemption
• Chaffee Housing Authority 2024 budget and Lodging Tax Allocation Fund agreement
• Request from Chaffee Housing Trust for support letters and 2024 permit fee waivers
• Executive session regarding legal advice on land use code process
• Review of 2024 Holiday and BOCC Meeting schedules

County Board

The Chaffee County Fair Committee is meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes, treasurer and manager reports, and discussing old and new business. Key items include finalizing the 2024 Fair Rule Book, setting dates for a workday and weigh-ins, and recommending a livestock scale and practice arena location. The committee will also consider requesting county commissioners to authorize a non-voting group to assist with fair workload.

• Finalize Rule Book for 2024 Fair
• Request County Commissioners to authorize non-voting group for fair workload
• Set date for workday to clean fair committee closet and storage room
• Livestock scale recommendation
• Set weigh-in dates

County Board

The Chaffee County Marijuana Excise Tax Advisory Board (METAB) is meeting to approve minutes, receive a financial update, vote on officer positions, discuss board terms and vacancies, and vote on the next grant cycle schedule. The agenda is mostly procedural, with decisions on internal governance and grant timing.

• Vote to approve minutes of previous meeting
• Financial update on marijuana excise tax funds
• Vote to approve board officer positions
• Discussion of board terms and vacancy
• Vote to approve next grant cycle schedule

County Board

The Chaffee County Heritage Area Advisory Board is meeting to review August minutes and discuss board recruitment. Members will also coordinate a presentation for the Board of County Commissioners scheduled for September 18, 2023.

• Discussion on board recruitment and posting methods
• Planning for BOCC presentation on September 18, 2023
• Review of August meeting minutes
• Update on Byways
• Discussion of grant prospecting needs

Board of County Commissioners

The commissioners approved the meeting agenda, the September 5 minutes, and the consent agenda. They awarded the Granite Bridge Replacement construction management contract to HDR for up to $299,476.00. They also approved a proclamation supporting National Suicide Prevention Month. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approve meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approve September 5, 2023 minutes (unanimous)
• Award Granite Bridge Replacement contract to HDR up to $299,476.00 (unanimous)
• Approve consent agenda items (unanimous)
• Approve Proclamation Supporting National Suicide Prevention Month (unanimous)
• No action taken on Fairgrounds 2024 Budget hearing
• Adjourn meeting (unanimous)

County Board

The Fair Board approved the July meeting minutes and identified priorities for a $20,000 budget, including scale replacement and wash stations. The board discussed a $50,000 budget placeholder for the commissioners' meeting and noted the availability of three board seats.

• Approved July minutes
• Prioritized $20,000 spending on scale replacement, wash station, and additional pens
• Proposed $50,000 budget placeholder for commissioners' meeting

Planning Commission

The Chaffee County Planning Commission will meet to receive a status update and check-in regarding Land Use Code Module 2. Other agenda items are procedural.

• Land Use Code Module 2 status update

Board of County Commissioners

The Board approved a limited impact review application for a cell tower on the Meadows and renewed medical and retail marijuana licenses for PG Grow II, LLC. Other actions included accepting the 2022 annual audit and appointing Katie Davis to the Visitors Bureau.

• Approved Limited Impact Review Application for cell tower on the Meadows (unanimous)
• Approved PG Grow II, LLC Medical and Retail Marijuana License Renewals (unanimous)
• Accepted 2022 County Annual Audit Report (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2023-85 appointing Katie Davis to the Visitors Bureau (unanimous)
• Ratified Statement of Opposition in Water Case No. 23CW3032 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2023-89 assigning private activity bond allocation to Housing Authority of the City of Aurora (unanimous)
• Approved lot line eliminations for Eden Hall and Bret & Connie Batchelder (unanimous)
• Appointed Commissioner Baker to CCI's Legislative Committee with Commissioner Wood as alternate (unanimous)

County Board

The Board approved a ground lease agreement for Tom Zelner and accepted a lease termination agreement from John Diesslin. Members discussed the 2024 budget, including a taxiway grant project and the decision to have no air show in 2024.

• Approved July 26th, 2023 Meeting Minutes
• Accepted lease termination agreement for John Diesslin (Site G)
• Approved new ground lease agreement for Tom Zelner
• Decided to have no air show in 2024

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners ratified a real estate contract to buy 7420 W. Hwy. 50, Salida. The board also held an executive session regarding land use litigation, which resulted in no decisions.

• Ratified August 17, 2023 Contract to Buy and Sell Real Estate for 7420 W. Hwy. 50, Salida (Unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will review several marketing and health grant contracts, property replats in Buena Vista, and a property valuation appeal. They will also discuss maintenance responsibilities for the Touber Building and a potential ballot issue for November 2023.

• Marketing software agreements with Marigold Inc ($26,916.00) and Miles Marketing ($85,486.00)
• Grant modification of $30K from the National Association of County and City Health to CCDPH
• Lot line eliminations for Townes (14002 & 14104 Pinon Mesa Lane) and Andrews (14206 & 14308 Pinon Mesa Ln)
• Contract to Native Sun for CR397 Bridge Project
• MOU with the City of Salida regarding Touber Building maintenance

The Board approved several infrastructure and health grants, including funding for the Quin Lewis Project and STI care. They awarded a design contract for the Fairgrounds North Building and endorsed Mavrix Broadband for grant seeking. The Board also approved ballot language for the Northern Chaffee County Library District.

• Allocated $11,913.10 to the Quin Lewis Project at the Fairgrounds (Unanimous)
• Approved $30,000 grant modification for CCDPH STI care collaboration (Unanimous)
• Approved marketing software agreements with Marigold Inc ($26,916) and Miles Marketing ($85,486) (Unanimous)
• Awarded Fairgrounds North Building design contract to Compass Architecture for $263,000 (Unanimous)
• Endorsed Mavrix Broadband for Colorado Broadband Office grant support (Unanimous)
• Approved grant application for Salida Airport Fuel Farm replacement design (Unanimous)
• Approved Townes and Andrews lot line eliminations on Pinon Mesa Lane (Unanimous)
• Denied property valuation appeal for Robert & Marilyn Sheesley (Unanimous)

Board of Commissioners Work Session - 2nd Monday

The Board of Commissioners is holding a work session to receive updates on county infrastructure and planning. The body will also consider signing letters regarding the AARP Age-Friendly Community and the Regional Accountable Entity (RAE) Regions.

• Short Term Rental Licenses annual cap update
• Chaffee County Sustainable Development Plan draft/update
• Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) and grant opportunities discussion
• Building and Energy Conservation Code Adoption update
• Road and Bridge update

County Board

The board is meeting to review updates on the Chaffee Shuttle and the Multimodal Transportation Plan. The agenda includes a presentation on commercial drones and a discussion regarding a grant manager.

• RFP for Multimodal Transportation Plan
• Chaffee Shuttle updates
• Bustang and Highway 24 Alternate Fuel Corridor updates
• Commercial Drone presentation by Dennis Heap
• Discussion of Grant Manager

County Board

The board is reviewing the status of the Byway Corridor Management Plan and preparing a formal resolution for adoption by the Board of County Commissioners. The meeting also includes updates on board recruitment and a grant program from the CTO Reimagine Industries Association.

• Byway Corridor Management Plan update and upcoming formal resolution for adoption
• CTO Reimagine Industries Association Program Grant
• Review of 2022 Strategic Planning Document, including Board and Admin job descriptions
• Update on public notices for board recruitment

The board met to discuss the Byway Corridor Management Plan and a potential MOU with the GARNA Board. No official actions were taken as no quorum was present.

• Approval of previous meeting minutes deferred to September due to lack of quorum
• Tabled review of 2022 Strategic Planning Board and Admin Job Descriptions until September

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will review grant-funded public health contracts and several residential lot line eliminations in Nathrop. The meeting includes public hearings for special event liquor permits and discussions on personnel policy updates.

• Connect for Health Colorado contract renewal for $72,400
• Colorado Heart Healthy Solutions Program MOU for $46,063
• Lot line eliminations for properties at 22860 CR 292B, 22869 CR 292B, and 22304 CR 292D
• Special Event Liquor Permits for BV Chamber of Commerce and Colorado Fourteeners Initiative
• Personnel policy updates related to SB23-172 and the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act

The Board of County Commissioners approved several liquor license renewals and special event permits. They also authorized updates to county personnel policies to comply with state labor laws and approved three residential lot line eliminations.

• Approved Connect for Health Colorado contract ($72,400) and Colorado Prevention Center MOU ($46,063)
• Approved liquor license renewal for Browns Canyon Brewing
• Approved lot line eliminations for Smith, McKinney, and Anderson projects in Nathrop
• Approved special event liquor permits for BV Chamber of Commerce and Colorado Fourteeners Initiative
• Approved Cliffhanger liquor license renewal
• Approved AMR Application for Secure Transport Permit
• Adopted personnel policy updates for Protecting Opportunities and Workers’ Rights Act and Healthy Families & Workplaces Act
• Approved supplemental DOLA funding request for Valley View Learning Center project

Board of Commissioners Work Session - 1st Monday

The Board of Commissioners is conducting a work session to discuss several projects and updates. No formal decisions, policies, or resolutions are adopted during this session.

• Request to DOLA for supplemental funding for Valley View Learning Center project
• Xcel Energy update on wildfire mitigation efforts
• Private Activity Bond Allocation
• Land Management Agencies Stakeholder Meeting regarding OHV Mitigation Efforts
• Update on the Gunnison Outdoor Resources Protection (GORP) Act

County Board

The board is meeting to review the successes and necessary changes regarding the 2023 Fair and Rodeo. Members will also discuss open board seats and executive board positions.

• Review of 2023 Fair and Rodeo successes and areas for change
• Discussion of open board seats
• Executive Board position review
• Update on North Building bids

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will convene as the Board of Equalization to consider property valuation appeals. The body is also deciding on a vac truck bid, airport leases, and several subdivision and plat resolutions.

• Lowest bid for a Road and Bridge vac truck
• DOLA EIAF Grant application for Salida Airport Capital Improvements
• Timber Creek Major Subdivision Final Plat (Resolution 2023-77)
• Townsite of Cleora lot line eliminations and road vacations (Resolution 2023-76)
• Property valuation appeals for Krom Trust, Olson/Rutten, Zohar Lili, and Matthews/Chovanec

The Board approved the lowest bid for a Road and Bridge vac truck and ratified a grant application for Salida Airport capital improvements. Convening as the Board of Equalization, the board ruled on several property valuation appeals and accepted referee recommendations from property tax hearings.

• Approved contract with Wagner Rents for a Road and Bridge Vac Truck (unanimous)
• Ratified DOLA EIAF Grant application for Salida Airport Capital Improvements (unanimous)
• Approved Riverside Grill Liquor License Renewal Packet (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2023-77 for Timber Creek Major Subdivision Final Plat (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2023-76 for Townsite of Cleora lot line, boundary, and road adjustments (unanimous)
• Approved airport lease changes: terminated Andrew Marks lease and approved Salida Soaring Co. lease (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2023-80 for Love Correction Plat Amendment (unanimous)
• Board of Equalization denied property valuation appeals for Krom Trust, Olson/Rutten, and Matthews/Chovanec, while approving a new valuation of $598,572 for Lili Zohar (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Chaffee County Planning Commission is meeting to discuss the Envision Chaffee County project. The commission will also hold a work session to update the Land Use Code and discuss a potential public input session.

• Envision Chaffee County discussion
• Land Use Code work session and update
• Discussion of potential public input session

County Board

The Airport Advisory Board is meeting to discuss budget coordination between the City of Salida and Chaffee County. The board will also review the status of 2023 projects and a hangar lease.

• Budget discussions between City of Salida and Chaffee County
• AWOS project update
• Shop Expansion project update
• Fuel Farm discussion
• Hangar Lease for Salida Soaring Co.

The board discussed budget priorities for capital improvements through 2031, focusing on fuel farm upgrades and the AWOS project. A grant application for $1 million to fund a new fuel farm is being drafted for submission on August 1st.

• Approved June 28th, 2023 meeting minutes (Unanimous)

County Board

The Board approved a $700,000 budget for 2024 and authorized a contract with Rove for tourist data tracking. The June 27, 2023, meeting minutes were deferred to the next meeting.

• Approved $8,000 contract with Rove-Colorado Data Consortium (All in favor)
• Approved 2024 budget of $700,000 with an added $8,000 line item for Rove data (All in favor)
• Tabled approval of June 27, 2023, meeting minutes

County Board

The Chaffee Common Ground Citizens Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss revisions to grant applications and evaluation rubrics. The group will review grant requirements, project impacts, and planning grant measures.

• Revisions to grant applications and scoring rubrics
• Discussion of recreation impacts and campsite measures for project grants
• Review of planning grant measures
• Discussion of mini-grant matching funds and pre-application redundancies
• Update on Community Conservation Connection partnership approach

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will review several land subdivision requests and lot line eliminations. The body will also hold public hearings for special event liquor licenses and discuss affordable housing and infrastructure grant opportunities.

• Resolution 2023-68 to adopt proposed boundary changes for Commissioner Districts 1, 2, and 3
• Timber Creek Major Subdivision Final Plat for 70 lots on 184.27 acres at 8315 County Road 160
• Agricultural subdivision requests for 16500 County Road 328 and 25896 County Road 301
• Lot line eliminations and road vacations for the Townsite of Cleora at 7385 Highway 50
• Public hearings for special event liquor licenses for Chaffee County Community Foundation and GARNA

The Board of County Commissioners approved multiple agricultural subdivision exemptions and the final plat for the Timber Creek Major Subdivision. They also approved lot line eliminations and road vacations for the Townsite of Cleora. Other actions included adopting changes to Commissioner District boundaries and approving a filming permit.

• Approved Timber Creek Major Subdivision Final Plat (unanimous)
• Approved Townsite of Cleora Lot Line Eliminations, Boundary Line Adjustments, and Road Vacations (unanimous)
• Approved Woolmington Agricultural Subdivision Exemption (unanimous)
• Approved Jacobson Agricultural Subdivision Exemption (unanimous)
• Approved Allen Lot Line Elimination (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2023-69 for filming activity on public roads and lands (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2023-68 adopting changes to Commissioner District boundaries (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of the July 11, 2023 meeting (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate. The commission will meet to approve minutes from previous meetings on June 20, July 5, and July 11, 2023.

County Board

The Chaffee County Visitors Bureau Board is meeting to review a proposed $700,000 budget for 2024. The board will also consider an $8,000 contract with ROVE for the Colorado Data Consortium.

• Proposed 2024 Chaffee County Visitors Bureau Budget: $700,000
• Proposed contract with ROVE - Colorado Data Consortium: $8,000
• Review of Marketing Director and Board Member reports

County Board

The Chaffee County Heritage Area Advisory Board is meeting to review the Byway Corridor Management Plan and a program grant from the CTO Reimagine Industries Association. The board is also discussing the creation of a 12-month grant calendar to identify priorities up to $10,000 per item.

• Byway Corridor Management Plan update
• CTO Reimagine Industries Association Program Grant update
• Board recruitment notice
• Discussion of grant priorities up to $10,000 per item
• Review of June meeting minutes

The board approved the minutes from the previous month's meeting. Members discussed the Byway Corridor Management Plan and the upcoming September 18 meeting with the Board of County Commissioners. The board also noted that a website update is scheduled to launch on July 16.

• Approved last month's meeting minutes

County Board

The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate and standing reports. No specific policy decisions, contracts, or public hearings are listed.

The board approved a proposal to bring in three roosters for 4H Showmanship. The board also reviewed the 2023 schedule and stall reservation fees. Tate Scanga resigned from the board.

• Approved use of 3 roosters for 4H Showmanship (Motion carried)
• Approved June 3, 2023 minutes (Motion carried)
• Set stall reservations at $35 per night with a $20 cleaning deposit
• Accepted resignation of Tate Scanga

County Board

The board is meeting to review updates on the Chaffee Shuttle and a request for proposals for a Multimodal Transportation Plan. The agenda also includes a presentation on active transportation and capital improvement programming.

• RFP for Multimodal Transportation Plan
• Chaffee Shuttle updates
• Webinar on Investing in Active Transportation to Reduce Carbon
• Capital Improvement Programming

The Board approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from April 12, 2023. Members discussed the funding process for the Chaffee County Multimodal Transportation Plan and noted the hiring of a new Executive Director for the Chaffee Shuttle.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved April 12, 2023 minutes (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will discuss a consent order from the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment regarding the county landfill. The meeting also includes decisions on subdivision requests and a SWAT resource agreement between the county and local cities.

• Proposed subdivision of 184.27 acres into 70 lots at 8315 County Road 160
• Subdivision exemption request for one new lot at 9000 County Road 140
• Intergovernmental Agreement with Town of Buena Vista and City of Salida regarding SWAT resources
• Purchase of a used 2021 Western Star Dump Truck
• Cancellation of $2,775.95 in delinquent personal property taxes

The Board approved a subdivision exemption for Chavara Ranch LLC to create a new lot for composting and granted a variance for a water cistern replacement. A major subdivision final plat for Timber Creek was continued to a later date.

• Approved subdivision exemption for Chavara Ranch LLC at 9000 County Road 140 (unanimous)
• Approved water cistern replacement variance for Christopher and Laura Plakorus at 10685 County Road 240 (unanimous)
• Continued Timber Creek Major Subdivision Final Plat to July 18, 2023 (unanimous)
• Continued discussion on prosecuting code violations at 22720 Highway 50 to August 8, 2023 (unanimous)
• Approved updated Collegiate Peaks Scenic & Historic Byway Corridor Management Plan (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of used 2021 Western Star Dump Truck (unanimous)
• Approved cancellation of $2,775.95 in delinquent personal property taxes (unanimous)
• Approved issuance of ambulance vehicle permits for Chaffee County EMS via Resolution 2023-58 (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners Work Session - 2nd Monday

The Board of Commissioners is meeting for a work session to receive updates on public health, energy, and emergency services. The body will consider several resolutions and grant applications, though the agenda notes that no formal actions are adopted during work sessions.

• Resolution 2023-58 regarding Ambulance Vehicle Permits for Chaffee County EMS
• Consideration of AMR Application for Secure Transport
• County Investment Policy Update and agreement with Investment Advisement Manager
• SIPA Grant Application for AV Equipment upgrades
• Resolutions to replace two directors of the Chaffee County Facilities Corporation

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will review several airport projects and special event applications. The body is also considering a contract extension and monthly payment increase for Turn Key Health Clinics.

• Proposed increase of Turn Key Health Clinics monthly compensation from $30,922.75 to $31,834.97
• Construction contract for Salida Airport AWOS Relocation Project
• Engineering services contract with Dibble Engineering for AWOS Replacement Project
• Lot line elimination for Huckleberry River Ranch at 43185 & 43255 County Road 397, Granite
• Five-year special event applications for Sawatch Ascent 50K, Salida Air Show, and Salida 76

The Board of County Commissioners approved a contract extension and pay increase for Turn Key Health Clinics. They also appointed new members to the Chaffee Housing Authority and the Board of Adjustment, and authorized several special event applications.

• Approved contract extension and monthly pay increase from $30,922.75 to $31,834.97 for Turn Key Health Clinics (unanimous)
• Appointed Craig Nielson, Jeff Eaton, and Rob Gartzman to the Chaffee Housing Authority Board (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2023-59 appointing Jared Buchan to the Board of Adjustment (unanimous)
• Approved five-year special event applications for Sawatch Ascent 50K, Salida Air Show, and Salida 76 (unanimous)
• Approved five-year special event application for filming activity by Max Fink and Sarah Furey Magee (unanimous)
• Approved lot line elimination for Huckleberry River Ranch (unanimous)
• Approved construction contract for Salida Airport AWOS Relocation Project (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of an excavator for Road and Bridge (unanimous)

County Board

The Chaffee County Visitors Bureau is discussing a marketing partnership with Miles Partnership and a long-term lease for an interactive kiosk at Monarch Crest. The board will also introduce a new Natural Resource Management Intern.

• Proposed $85,486.00 contract with Miles Partnership for Colorado Tourism Office advertising
• Proposed $15,000 lease for 15 years for an interactive kiosk at Monarch Crest
• Introduction of Natural Resource Management Intern Keaton Holms
• Discussion of Destination Stewardship Strategic Planning Initiative

Board of County Commissioners

The Board approved a contract for landfill shop heater replacement and accepted a right-of-way deed for County Rd. 300. Commissioners also authorized the pursuit of Colorado Broadband Office grant opportunities and approved four public health grant renewals. Several items, including commissioner district boundary changes and housing authority appointments, were continued to future meetings.

• Approved contract with Rocky Mechanical for landfill shop heater replacement (unanimous)
• Approved four Public Health grant renewals in block (unanimous)
• Accepted Right of Way Deed for County Rd. 300 from Blue Triton Brands (unanimous)
• Approved Colorado Broadband Office Advance-CPF Grant opportunities (unanimous)
• Approved Special Events Liquor Permit for Colorado Fourteeners Initiative- High Lonesome 100 (unanimous)
• Continued Major Subdivision Application request for Joe Cooper to July 11, 2023 (unanimous)
• Continued public hearing on Commissioner District boundary changes to July 18, 2023 (unanimous)
• Continued Chaffee Housing Authority Board member recommendations to July 5, 2023 (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Chaffee County Planning Commission is meeting to approve previous minutes and conduct a Limited Impact Review for GEOCAMP.

• GEOCAMP Limited Impact Review

County Board

The Chaffee County Planning Commission is meeting to consider a height variance request for the Xcel Energy 9255 Transmission Line. The request involves replacing 1960s-era structures with monopoles.

• Height variance request for Xcel Energy 9255 Transmission Line to increase height from 35 feet to between 66 and 106 feet
• Project location: Chaffee/Lake County line to Twin Lakes Substation (Phase 1) and Twin Lakes Substation to Otero Tap (Phase 2)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a public hearing regarding proposed boundary changes for Districts 1, 2, and 3. The body will also consider a subdivision application during a temporary moratorium and award a bid for the Granite Bridge Project.

• Public hearing on proposed boundary changes for Commissioner Districts 1, 2, and 3
• Major subdivision application request from Joe Cooper during temporary moratorium
• Award of bid for the Granite Bridge Project
• Acceptance of Right of Way for Cottonwood Pass, CO FLAP CHA 306(1)
• Approval of Title V CDPHE Landfill Permit

The Board awarded a bridge construction contract to Native Sun and allocated funds for dam removal. They also approved a landfill permit and a right-of-way for Cottonwood Pass. A public hearing on commissioner district boundaries was continued to a later date.

• Awarded Granite Bridge Project bid to Native Sun for $1,439,867.86 (unanimous)
• Allocated $100,000 from Conservation Trust Fund for CPW Low Head Dam Removal challenge grant (unanimous)
• Approved Title V CDPHE Landfill Permit (unanimous)
• Approved and accepted Right-of-Way for Cottonwood Pass, CO FLAP CHA 306(1) (unanimous)
• Continued public hearing on Commissioner District 1, 2, and 3 boundary changes to June 20, 2023 (unanimous)
• Continued Joe Cooper major subdivision application to June 20, 2023
• Approved payment of bills (unanimous)

County Board

The board reviewed a draft of the Byway Corridor Management Plan update and identified necessary edits to resources and destinations. Members also discussed updates to the organization's website and a capacity building work plan for June through December.

• Approved previous meeting minutes with a spelling correction to Spaulding

Planning Commission

The Chaffee County Planning Commission is meeting to discuss a specific update to the local land use regulations. The session focuses on Module 2 Chapter 4 of the LUC Update.

• LUC Update Module 2 Chapter 4

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will discuss updating the Land Use Code via Resolution 2023-42 and broadband program opportunities. The body is also considering several grants and a one-time funding contribution for childcare services.

• One-time contribution of $133,000 from DHS Reserves to Chaffee County Childcare Initiative (Ark Valley Preschool)
• Public Health STEPP Tobacco FY 2024 Contract for $50,000
• Public hearing for Land Use Code Text Amendments (Resolution 2023-42)
• Boundary line adjustment for 100 & 102 Tailwinds Drive, Buena Vista
• Resolution 2023-55 regarding a short term rental permit at 12920 W County Rd 270, Nathrop

The Board approved text amendments to the Chaffee County Land Use Code regarding the 'Module 1' rewrite project. They also authorized a $133,000 contribution to the Chaffee County Childcare Initiative and approved several multi-year special event permits.

• Approved Resolution 2023-42 adopting Land Use Code amendments for 'Module 1' rewrite project (unanimous)
• Approved $133,000 contribution from DHS Reserves to Chaffee County Childcare Initiative/Ark Valley Preschool (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2023-55 modifying the denial of a short term rental permit at 12920 W County Rd 270 (unanimous)
• Approved release of Lot Sales Restriction for Shaw Ranch Subdivision (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2023-56 appointing referees and arbitrators for Board of Equalization hearings (unanimous)
• Approved $50,000 Public Health STEPP Tobacco FY 2024 Contract (unanimous)
• Approved multi-year special event permits for Flaming Foliage Relay, Buena Vista Pack Burro Race, Trans Rockies Run, and FIBArk races (unanimous)
• Approved Southard-Rogers Boundary Line Adjustment at 100 & 102 Tailwinds Drive (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners Work Session - 1st Monday

The Board of Commissioners is holding a work session to discuss several contracts and grants. No formal decisions or policies are adopted during work sessions.

• Public Health STEPP Tobacco FY 2024 Contract for $50,000
• Colorado Energy Office EV Readiness Grant
• Colorado State Forest Service Local Government Assistance Grant
• Sol Vista update
• Colorado Mountain College update

County Board

The board is meeting to review reports and address old business regarding the fair guide. Members will work to finalize the event schedule.

• Sponsorships for Fair Guide update
• Finalization of the event schedule

The Fairboard decided to follow State Fair guidelines regarding Avian Flu, prohibiting breeding and fancy poultry from appearing in person. These categories will instead be judged via Zoom. The board also approved the May 2023 meeting minutes.

• Approved May 2023 minutes
• Denied request to allow breeding and fancy poultry in person at 2023 fair
• Decided breeding and fancy poultry will be judged via Zoom
• Decided Fairboard will not print generic invitations for 2023 Junior Market Livestock Sale
• Appointed Annie Cordova as Fairboard liaison for meetings with Extension and 4H Leaders
• Appointed Annie Cordova and Rachael Walke as judges for July Royalty Competition

County Board

The Emergency Telephone Authority is meeting to review financial reports and 9-1-1 system migrations. The board will discuss conference cost overages and updates regarding Next Gen 9-1-1.

• APCO/NENA conference cost overage
• ESINet Migration
• Next Gen 9-1-1 updates
• FCC updates
• Grant update

County Board

The Airport Advisory Board is meeting to review an FAA inspection and provide updates on 2023 projects. The board will also discuss the fuel farm and terminal concept design and cost estimates.

• FAA Inspection
• AWOS and Shop Expansion projects
• Fuel Farm
• Terminal Concept Design and Cost Estimate
• Flight Instructor and Rental Aircraft

The board approved the minutes from the April 26, 2023 meeting. Members reviewed updates on the AWOS project, shop expansion, and fuel farm monitoring. No other formal votes were recorded.

• Approved April 26, 2023 Meeting Minutes (unanimous)

County Board

The Chaffee County Visitors Bureau is meeting to discuss marketing initiatives and sponsorships. The board will review a proposal for an interactive kiosk at Monarch Crest to collect visitor data.

• Monarch Mountain Matching Marketing Grant for an interactive kiosk: $15,000 over 15 years ($1,000/year)
• Salida Mountain Trails sponsorship discussion with Executive Director Jon Terbush

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will review an appeal for a denied short-term rental license in Nathrop. The body is also deciding on several contracts for road work, cybersecurity, and public health.

• Appeal of short-term rental license denial at 12920 W County Rd 270, Nathrop
• Road and Bridge Bid Award for 2023 Chip Seal Project to Cobitco
• Resolution to allocate $133,000 to Ark Valley Preschool
• Project Partner Agreement with Conservation Legacy for $16,000
• Contract with Lee and Burgess not to exceed $22,250

The Board upheld the denial of a short-term rental license for a property in Nathrop, requiring specific permits and inspections before reconsideration. Other actions included approving a chip seal road project and allocating $133,000 to a preschool.

• Upheld denial of STR license for 12920 W County Rd 270; required permits/inspections and gave 90 days to apply (Unanimous)
• Approved 2023 Chip Seal Project bid from Cobitco (Unanimous)
• Approved $133,000 DHS contribution to Ark Valley Preschool (Unanimous)
• Approved purchase of a water truck for the Landfill from DTI Tucks (Unanimous)
• Approved contract with Lee and Burgess not to exceed $22,250 (Unanimous)
• Approved contract with CDPHE for FY24 Cancer, Cardiovascular, and Pulmonary Disease (Unanimous)
• Approved $16,000 Project Partner Agreement with Conservation Legacy (Unanimous)
• Approved liquor license renewal for Mt. Princeton Resort (Unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Chaffee County Planning Commission will meet to review and potentially approve minutes from previous meetings. The commission is also scheduled to consider amendments to the Land Use Code text.

• Consideration of Land Use Code Text Amendment(s)

County Board

The Chaffee County Heritage Area Advisory Board is meeting to discuss the Byway Corridor Management Plan and a grant from the CTO Reimagine Industries Association Program. The board will also review minutes from the April meeting and receive an introduction to the roles and scope of work for Katie Davis.

• Byway Corridor Management Plan update
• CTO Reimagine Industries Association Program Grant update
• Review of April meeting minutes
• Introduction of Katie Davis's roles and scope of work

The board discussed a draft 10-year Action Plan for the Byway Corridor, including goals for indigenous culture, amenities, and promotion. No formal votes were recorded; the board is tasked with determining priorities from the action items list.

• Scheduled draft plan submission for June 2
• Scheduled draft plan discussion for June 8
• Set deadline for plan comments for June 18
• Set final document submission deadline for June 30

County Board

The Chaffee County Planning Commission will meet to discuss a request from Xcel Energy to increase transmission line structure heights. The proposal involves replacing 1960s-era structures with monopoles.

• Xcel Energy 9255 Transmission Line Height Variance: request to increase height from 35 feet to between 66 and 106 feet
• Project location: Chaffee/Lake County line to Twin Lakes Substation and Twin Lakes Substation to Otero Tap

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will review several land subdivision and boundary requests in Buena Vista and Salida. The body is also considering permits for three special events and a technology agreement. Two executive sessions are scheduled for legal advice on litigation and other legal questions.

• TechnologyWest Client Terms and Conditions Agreement for $28,606.44
• RGP Ranch Subdivision Exemption to protect airport runway zone at 10226 County Road 140
• Special Event Permit for Renewal festival (7,500 spectators) at 14822 County Road 350
• Lot line elimination at 15770 Fairway Drive and boundary adjustment at 28920 Timber Ridge
• Multi-year Special Event Applications for Trail Sisters Half Marathon and Methodist Mountain Ultra

The Board of County Commissioners approved several special event applications, including the Methodist Mountain Ultra and Renewal festival. They also granted a subdivision exemption for public benefit at RGP Ranch and approved various lot line and boundary adjustments.

• Approved Resolution 2023-41 appointing Brad March to the Board of Review (unanimous)
• Approved Multi-year Special Event Application for Methodist Mountain Ultra (unanimous)
• Approved Common Ground Funding Recommendations (unanimous)
• Approved RGP Ranch Subdivision Exemption for Public Benefit (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2023-32 granting a Special Event Permit for Renewal 2023 (unanimous)
• Approved TechnologyWest Client Terms and Conditions Agreement for $28,606.44 (unanimous)
• Approved Tobias Lot Line Elimination and Elk Run Boundary Line Adjustment (unanimous)
• Approved Trail Sisters Half Marathon Multi-year Special Event Application (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board unanimously voted to overturn the Planning and Zoning Department's denial and issue a short-term rental license for 8270 County Rd 160, Unit A, Salida, with occupancy limited to the septic system's capacity (currently 8 persons). The Board also approved consent agenda items including marijuana facility renewals, a special event application for a high school cycling race, and a multi-year event permit for the High Lonesome 100. Two executive sessions were held for legal advice on employee legal fees and a land use issue, with no decisions made.

• Approved appeal and issued short-term rental license for 8270 County Rd 160, Unit A, Salida (3-0)
• Approved consent agenda including bills, AWOS relocation funding, and agriculture conservation agreement amendment (3-0)
• Approved renewal of Antero Sciences retail marijuana cultivation center (3-0)
• Approved renewal of Pure Greens Grow II medical marijuana cultivation facility (3-0)
• Approved change of ownership for medical marijuana cultivation license from GoRule Inc to VisionQuest LLC (3-0)
• Approved multi-year special event application for Colorado High School Cycling Race – Chalk Creek Stampede (3-0)
• Approved multi-year special event application for High Lonesome 100 including liquor license and onsite camping (3-0)
• Held executive sessions for legal advice on employee legal fees and land use issue; no decisions made

County Board

The Airport Advisory Board is meeting to discuss airport cleanup and tree removal. The board will also review updates on the fuel farm, shop expansion, and terminal concept design.

• Airport cleanup and tree removal
• AWOS and shop expansion projects
• Flight instructor and rental aircraft
• Fuel farm
• Terminal concept design and cost estimate

County Board

The Chaffee County Visitors Bureau Board is meeting to discuss marketing matching grants and specific tourism projects. The board will review reports from the Marketing Director and board members.

• Monarch Crest Mural & Smokey The Bear Statue: $15,000
• Monarch Mountain Interactive Map
• Invoice for Monarch Mountain Topography Map (6’ x 6’) totaling $18,122.00

The board tabled a $15,000 matching grant for Monarch Mountain's interactive map, mural, and statue due to legal concerns regarding funding private infrastructure. The board approved the minutes from the February 28, 2023 meeting.

• Tabled $15,000 marketing matching grant for Monarch Mountain
• Approved February 28, 2023 Board Meeting Minutes

County Board

The Chaffee Common Ground Citizens Advisory Committee reached a consensus to fund several mini-grants and reviewed requirements for full proposals. The committee voted unanimously to recommend 22 proposals for a total of $948,647 for the Board of County Commissioners to consider.

• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
• Recommended full funding for Upper Arkansas Conservation District No-Till Drill Community Rental Program
• Recommended full funding for GARNA Volunteer Education Series
• Recommended full funding for BV Singletrack Waste Management
• Recommended full funding for Guidestone Agriculture Career Pathways
• Recommended grant funding for 22 proposals totaling $948,647 (unanimous)
• Scheduled meeting for July 24th to revise application and evaluation questions

Board of County Commissioners

The Board approved a construction contract for the rehabilitation of the Valley View School House and accepted the Cottonwood Pass Right-of-Way. They also authorized legal staff to finalize agreements for the Recreation Rangers Program and waived a special event fee for the Spiral Drive Run.

• Approved construction contract with Deep Root Timberworks, LLC for Valley View School House renovation (unanimous)
• Accepted the Cottonwood Pass Right-of-Way (unanimous)
• Directed legal staff to finalize Recreation Rangers Program agreements with CPW, USDA Forest Service, and BLM (unanimous)
• Waived fee for the Spiral Drive Run Special Event (unanimous)
• Approved Retail Liquor or Fermented Malt Beverage License Renewal for Station 24 Cafe (unanimous)
• Approved support letters for Tim Canterbury UAWCD Board of Directors Reappointment (unanimous)
• Approved March 2023 Veterans Service Officers Monthly Report (unanimous)

County Board

The committee reviewed several grant proposals for forest health, recreation management, and agricultural sustainability. They reached a consensus to fund two mini-grants and decided not to fund two other mini-grant proposals.

• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
• Decided to fund only the contractor and staff time portions of the GARNA Wilderness Monitoring proposal
• Approved funding for Central Colorado Conservancy Hands for Lands Volunteer Program (unanimous)
• Approved funding for Fire Danger Signage proposal (unanimous)
• Denied funding for Animal Science Education at 51:10 Ranch
• Denied funding for Biochar for Forest Health and Soil Improvement

County Board

The Board approved the meeting agenda and the March 9, 2023, minutes. It was reported that the Commissioners approved the Request for Proposal for the Chaffee County Multimodal Transportation Plan, estimated to cost approximately $400,000.

• Approved meeting agenda
• Approved March 9, 2023 meeting minutes
• Reported Commissioner approval of RFP for Multimodal Transportation Plan

County Board

The board received an update on community engagement and the development of the 2023 Corridor Management Plan (CMP). The meeting focused on coordinating a future driving tour and establishing a timeline for the final document submittal. No formal votes were recorded.

• Proposed a standalone 2023 CMP document including a 10-year action plan
• Scheduled draft CMP submittal to County/Heritage Board for late May or early June
• Scheduled draft CMP submittal to CDOT for mid-June
• Set project completion deadline for June 30

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of Health denied a variance request for an onsite wastewater treatment system at 16035 Jay Bird Lane. The Board of Commissioners also approved a boundary line adjustment for two mining claims and withdrew an objection to a water ditch change of use.

• Denied wastewater treatment system variance for 16035 Jay Bird Lane (Unanimous)
• Approved Florence-Garnet Boundary Line Adjustment (Unanimous)
• Directed legal to withdraw objection to Weber Ditch Change of Use (Unanimous)
• Approved landfill fee waiver for GARNA Clean Up Green Up event (Unanimous)
• Approved FEMA EOC Grant submission for North-End Public Safety Complex project (Unanimous)
• Approved Title V Operating Permit for the Chaffee Landfill (Unanimous)

County Board

The Citizens Advisory Committee reviewed preliminary scores for nine Sustainable Agriculture grant applications. The committee discussed the merits and urgency of each proposal, including ditch rehabilitation and virtual fencing, to prepare recommendations for the Board of County Commissioners.

• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of Health denied a request to use a water cistern instead of a well for a residence in Buena Vista. The Board also approved a zoning change for a property on Vista Verde Circle and authorized a grant application for wildfire mitigation.

• Denied variance for water cistern at 16035 Jay Bird Lane (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning from Rural to Residential at 33890 Vista Verde Circle (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Kathryn Dunleavy to Heritage Advisory Board (unanimous)
• Approved MOU with I Love U Guys Foundation for Standard Response Protocol (unanimous)
• Approved liquor license renewal for Collegiate Peaks Golf Course (unanimous)
• Approved liquor license changes for Browns Canyon Brewing Company LLC (unanimous)
• Approved serving as fiscal agent for Colorado State Forest Service wildfire grant (unanimous)
• Approved scope for Multimodal Transportation Master Plan and RFP drafting (unanimous)

County Board

The Airport Advisory Board is reviewing several ongoing airport initiatives. Discussion topics include the Airport Fuel Farm, aircraft rental services, and a concept design with cost estimates for the terminal.

• 2023 Projects
• Airport Fuel Farm
• Flight Instructor and Aircraft Rental
• Terminal Concept Design and Cost Estimate

The Board approved the minutes from the February 22, 2023 meeting. Members received updates on the terminal design, fuel farm budgeting, and the AWOS project. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved February 22, 2023 Meeting Minutes (All approved)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review several land use items, including a lot line elimination in Salida and the transfer of the Buena Vista Rodeo Grounds to the Town of Buena Vista. The agenda also includes discussions on county administrator negotiations, short-term rental licenses, and legal action regarding Monarch Lodge.

• Transfer of 'Buena Vista Rodeo Grounds' property to the Town of Buena Vista
• Lot line elimination for 7750 County Road 111, Salida (1.38 acres)
• Legal action against Monarch Lodge at 22720 West Hwy 50
• Special event permit renewal for Meadows Farm, 14822 County Road 350
• Heritage Water Subdivision Exemption resolutions

The Board approved the transfer of the Buena Vista Rodeo Grounds to the Town of Buena Vista and hired Don Reimer as County Administrator. Other actions included awarding a $267,500 fuels mitigation contract and conditionally approving a special event permit for Renewal 2023.

• Approved transfer of Buena Vista Rodeo Grounds to Town of Buena Vista (unanimous)
• Hired Don Reimer as County Administrator (unanimous)
• Approved $267,500 award to CRS Timber Products for Poncha Pass Fuels Mitigation Project (unanimous)
• Conditionally approved Special Event Permit for Renewal 2023 at Meadows Farm (unanimous)
• Directed legal staff to remedy 29 health and safety violations at Monarch Lodge (unanimous)
• Approved Tier 2 membership for Counties & Commissioners Acting Together (CCAT) (unanimous)
• Approved Adamson-Bird Lot Line Elimination at 7750 County Road 111 (unanimous)
• Approved pursuit of Colorado Energy Office EV readiness grant (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The commission will review a request to change the zoning of a portion of Lot 31 A in the Mt. Harvard Valley Development Subdivision from Rural to Residential. This property at 33890 Vista Verde Circle is part of an approved two-lot minor subdivision.

• Box Rezone: Change from Rural to Residential zoning at 33890 Vista Verde Circle, Buena Vista

Board of County Commissioners

The meeting includes a call to order and the approval of the agenda. The Board will also enter an executive session to receive legal advice regarding potential litigation matters.

• Executive Session for legal advice on specific questions concerning potential litigation

The Board of County Commissioners held a special meeting to receive legal advice regarding potential litigation. Following an executive session, the board voted to direct the County Attorney to resolve the matter.

• Approved the meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Entered executive session for legal advice on potential litigation (unanimous)
• Directed County Attorney to resolve the potential litigation (unanimous)

County Board

The Board will vote on resolutions regarding the definition of Low and Moderate Income and public notice requirements. Discussion items include a post mortem presentation for Proposition 6A, director evaluations, and community guidelines.

• Resolution R2023-06: establishing CHA’s definition of Low and Moderate Income
• Jane's Place Project site lease agreement and lease purchase agreement
• Butler Snow engagement letter
• Resolution R2023-08: establishing public notice for CHA Meetings
• CAST Housing Goal Survey informational item

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will consider several resolutions including subdivision final plats and a water supply variance. The agenda also includes discussions on a granite bridge contractor and secure transportation regulations.

• Contract with Catalis Courts and Land Records, LLC for $185,272
• Resolution 2023-23: Searles Rezone
• Resolution 2023-24: Box Minor Subdivision Final Plat
• Resolution 2023-25: Ferris Minor Subdivision Final Plat
• Public hearing for water cistern variance at 16035 Jay Bird Lane, Buena Vista

The Board approved a Land Use Code text amendment regarding the Heritage Water Subdivision Exemption and adopted regulations for secure transportation licensing. The Board also decided to send the Granite Bridge project back out to bid. Several subdivision plats and county contracts were approved via the consent agenda.

• Approved Land Use Code Text Amendment for Heritage Water Subdivision Exemption (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2023-27 adopting Secure Transportation Licensing and Permit Regulations (unanimous)
• Decided to send Granite Bridge project back out to bid (unanimous)
• Approved CO Rents 2, LLC Lot Line Elimination (unanimous)
• Approved $185,272 contract with Catalis Courts and Land Records, LLC (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of Sheriff's Office Multi-Jurisdictional Vehicle (unanimous)
• Approved Employee Handbook v.2023 (unanimous)
• Continued Billeaudeaux, LLC water supply variance application to April 4, 2023 (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners Work Session - 2nd Monday

The Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to discuss and consider several contracts and reports. Key items include a $185,272 contract with Catalis Courts and Land Records for an ERTB grant, contracts for public health services, and updates on childcare, EMS, and building departments. No formal decisions are made at work sessions.

• Consider for approval contract with Julie Speer for Chaffee County Public Health
• Consider for approval contract with AVHH/Tom Syzek including Exhibit C-2
• Consider for ratification contract with Solvista Health/Matt Landiss
• Consider for approval ERTB grant agreement and $185,272 contract with Catalis Courts and Land Records
• Discuss CDOT Region 2 Bridge Bundle Project with CDOT PIO

County Board

The Chaffee County Transportation Advisory Board will meet to discuss updates on transit services including Bustang, the Land Use Code update, and provide input on the Sustainability Development Plan. The board will also hear a report from Commissioner Baker and consider approval of previous meeting minutes.

• Update on Transit - Bustang
• Land Use Code Update
• Sustainability Development Plan - TAB Input
• County Grant Writer update

Board of County Commissioners

The board will consider resolutions to allocate a percentage of lodging tax to fund affordable housing for local workers and to approve a special event permit for Run Through Time. They will also discuss hiring negotiations for a new county administrator and consider several consent agenda items including opioid settlement participation and contracts for the sheriff's office communications center.

The Board approved several resolutions including the allocation of lodging tax for affordable housing and a multi-year event permit for A Run Through Time. They also approved a subdivision exemption in Salida and accepted a fuels reduction grant for Poncha Pass. The Board designated Don Reimer as the sole finalist for the County Administrator position.

• Approved Resolution 2023-20 to allocate a percentage of lodging tax for affordable housing (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2023-21 granting a multi-year special event permit for A Run Through Time (unanimous, Wood recused)
• Approved Post-Madden – Heritage Water Subdivision Exemption at 12655 County Road 190 E, Salida (unanimous)
• Accepted Colorado State Forest Financial Assistance Award for Poncha Pass Fuels Reduction (unanimous)
• Approved extending an offer to Don Reimer as sole finalist for County Administrator (unanimous)
• Approved closing out CDBG Grant #20-057 Down Payment Assistance Program (unanimous)
• Appointed Aaron Kindle to Transportation Advisory Board and Hank Held, Marjo Curgus, and Bill Mansheim to Salida Regional Planning Commission (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Agenda including 2023 Opioid Settlement participation and Sheriff's Office contracts (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners and Planning Commission will hold a joint work session to discuss Land Use Code Module 2 and continued revisions to private lands camping regulations. Public comments on the camping section were closed in September 2022. No formal decisions or votes will be taken at this work session.

• Continued discussion of Land Use Code text amendments for private lands camping (last section)
• Discussion of draft Land Use Code Module 2

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider and vote on recommending two Land Use Code text amendments to the Board of County Commissioners. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from previous meetings.

• Consider for recommendation to BOCC Land Use Code Text Amendment #1
• Consider for recommendation to BOCC Land Use Code Text Amendment #2
• Approval of February 7, 2023 meeting minutes
• Approval of January 31, 2023 meeting minutes

Board of Commissioners Work Session - 1st Monday

The Board of Commissioners is holding a work session to discuss several items, including an update on broadband initiatives from the Southern Colorado Economic Development District, consideration of 2023 Opioid Settlement Participation Forms, and contracts with Century Link and Motorola for the Sheriff's Office Communications Center. The board will also review the 2023 Employee Handbook and hear reports on the Rec Ranger program and wildfire protection. No formal decisions will be adopted at this work session.

• SCEDD broadband initiatives and grant-seeking facilitation update
• Consideration of 2023 Opioid Settlement Participation Forms
• Century Link contract with Sheriff's Office Communications Center
• Motorola contract with Sheriff's Office Communications Center
• Review of Employee Handbook v.2023

The Board of Commissioners entered an executive session to discuss the purchase, acquisition, lease, transfer, or sale of property. No decisions were made during the session. Other items were listed for consideration or review, but no outcomes were recorded.

• Entered executive session to discuss real or personal property (Unanimous)
• No decisions made during executive session

County Board

The Chaffee County Board is discussing old business items including sponsorships, bands, rodeo, and vendors for the county fair. No decisions or dollar amounts are recorded in the agenda.

• Sponsorships for the county fair
• Bands for the fair
• Rodeo planning
• Vendor arrangements

County Board

The Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on a sign variance request from Charles Huggs of Huggs-Curtis LLC for two off-premise signs at 12985 Highway 24/285 in Johnson Village. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from July 11, 2022. No other substantive items are scheduled.

• Sign variance for two off-premise signs at 12985 Highway 24/285, Johnson Village, in Commercial zone
• Applicant: Charles Huggs of Huggs-Curtis LLC
• Planner: Christie Barton, 719-530-5572

County Board

The Chaffee County Visitors Bureau board will consider appointing four new members (Jamie Billesbach, Betsy Kolomitz, Dylan Jewell, Scott Lindbloom), elect officers, and approve the 2023 meeting schedule and bylaws. The board will also discuss and vote on several grants and sponsorships, including an Arkansas River Outfitters Association grant and a Salida Chamber of Commerce sponsorship.

• Appointment of Jamie Billesbach, Betsy Kolomitz, Dylan Jewell, and Scott Lindbloom to the CCVB board
• Election of board officers (Chair, Co-Chair, Secretary)
• Approval of 2023 meeting dates and CCVB bylaws
• Arkansas River Outfitters Association Public Relations Grant - Travis Hochard
• Salida Chamber of Commerce Kick Off To Summer Sponsorship – Lori Roberts

County Board

The Chaffee County Airport Advisory Board is meeting to discuss new business including Bob Christiansen's retirement, flight instruction and aircraft rental, and the airport fuel farm. Old business includes 2023 projects and terminal concept design and cost estimates. The board will also hear the manager's report on recent activities and statistics.

• Bob Christiansen retirement discussion
• Flight instruction and aircraft rental proposal
• Airport fuel farm update
• 2023 projects review
• Terminal concept design and cost estimate

Board of County Commissioners

The Chaffee County Board of Commissioners will consider a subdivision exemption and a plat amendment for the Shaw Ranch property at 7381 County Road 221, Salida, both continued from Feb. 14. The board will also designate 8 days in June for the Recreational In-Channel Diversion water rights at 1800 cfs and discuss 30-day flow recommendations. Other items include approving a multi-year special event application for Run Through Time, ratifying a stipulation in the St. Elmo water rights case, and discussing EMS secure transport regulations.

• Shaw – Heritage Water Subdivision Exemption: subdivide 35.99 acres into two parcels (2.5 and 33.49 acres) with a community well and individual wastewater system
• Shaw Ranch – Plat Amendment: add access and utility easements for a shared well
• Designate 8 days in June for Recreational In-Channel Diversion water rights at 1800 cfs and finalize 30-day flow recommendations
• Ratify entering into stipulation in protest to final abandonment list of St. Elmo Water Rights Case N 22CW17
• Four lot line adjustments/eliminations on the Hearing Consent Agenda (Jury, Williams, Wekesser-Smucker, Croft)

The Board approved several property boundary adjustments and lot line eliminations. They also designated specific June dates for Recreational In-Channel Diversion water rights and approved a five-year special event application for Run Through Time.

• Approved 5-year Special Event Application for Run Through Time (2-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved Shaw Heritage Water Subdivision Exemption with conditions (3-0)
• Approved Shaw Ranch Plat Amendment as amended (3-0)
• Designated June 11-18, 2023, for 1800 cfs and June 1-30, 2023, for 1400 cfs RICD flow (3-0)
• Ratified Stipulation and Agreement in Protest for St. Elmo Ditch water right Case No. 22CW17 (3-0)
• Approved Jury Boundary Line Adjustment (3-0)
• Approved Williams Lot Line Elimination (3-0)
• Approved Wekesser-Smucker Boundary Line Adjustment and Croft Lot Line Elimination (3-0)

Planning Commission

The Chaffee County Planning Commission will meet to appoint a chair, vice-chair, and members to the Transportation Board and Salida Regional Planning Commission. They will also review a limited impact application for GEOCAMP and receive updates on wildlife planning tools and outdoor recreation infrastructure.

• Appointment of Planning Commission Chair and Vice-Chair
• Appointment of one member to Transportation Board
• Appointment of three members to Salida Regional Planning Commission
• GEOCAMP Limited Impact Review – continue 6 months to date certain
• Training session on 'Planning for Wildlife' map and CODEX tool

County Board

The Chaffee Housing Authority Board will vote on Resolution 2023-04 authorizing the board chair to sign an OEDIT grant, and on a 2023 board recruitment plan with a skills matrix. The board will also discuss meeting cadence, partnership evaluation, community guidelines, and annual planning.

• Resolution 2023-04 authorizing Board Chair to sign OEDIT Grant
• 2023 BOD Recruitment, skills matrix, and recommendation
• Development Committee Description
• Update on Community Guidelines (selection criteria)
• CIRSA Audit Preparation

Board of County Commissioners

This meeting consists almost entirely of an executive session under Colorado law to receive legal advice and discuss hiring strategy. No public decisions or substantive discussions are scheduled.

• Executive session under CRS 24-6-402(4)(B) and (C) for legal advice and hiring negotiations

The Board of County Commissioners held a special meeting that consisted primarily of an executive session regarding the hiring process. No substantive decisions were made during the session.

• Approved the meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Entered executive session to receive legal advice and develop strategy regarding the hiring process (unanimous)

County Board

The Citizens Advisory Committee approved a revised capital equipment policy and two new policies regarding supplemental funding for cost increases and project scope expansion. The committee also reviewed funding forecasts for the spring 2023 grant cycle and evaluated several pre-applications.

• Approved revised capital equipment policy (Unanimous)
• Approved policy for supplemental funds due to project cost increases (Unanimous)
• Approved policy for additional funds to expand project scope (Unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda (Unanimous)
• Granted one-time exception for GARNA late pre-application submission

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners approved a contract with Tyler Technologies for a new finance department payroll system. Several land use applications and code amendments were approved or continued to future meetings. The Board also entered executive sessions for legal advice, though no decisions were made during those sessions.

• Approved Tyler Technologies contract for payroll/timekeeping system not to exceed $140,000 (unanimous)
• Approved Box Minor Subdivision Final Plat (unanimous)
• Approved Ferris Minor Subdivision Final Plat (unanimous)
• Approved Searles Rezone from Commercial to Residential (unanimous)
• Approved removal of Lots 30, 31, and 32 from Elk Run Subdivision lot sales restriction (unanimous)
• Continued Shaw Heritage Water Subdivision Exemption to February 21, 2023 (unanimous)
• Continued Shaw Ranch Plat Amendment to February 21, 2023 (unanimous)
• Continued Private Lands Camping Land Use Code Text Amendments to March 7, 2023 (unanimous)

County Board

The board approved the January meeting minutes. Members discussed the Byway Corridor Management Plan update, including community outreach strategies, stakeholder interviews, and a planned byway tour in April.

• Approved January meeting minutes (AIFO)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners met for a special session that consisted primarily of an executive session. The board discussed legal issues and investigations, but no substantive decisions were made before adjournment.

• Approved motion to enter executive session (unanimous)
• Approved motion to exit executive session (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners approved a construction contract for a new public safety facility and authorized the pursuit of a groundwater study grant. A special event liquor permit for the Buena Vista Chamber of Commerce was also granted.

• Approved contract with Diesslin Structures, Inc. for EMS North-End Public Safety Services facility (unanimous)
• Approved pursuit of Colorado Water Conservation Board Water Supply Reserve Grant for county-wide Groundwater Study (unanimous)
• Approved Special Event Liquor Permit Application for the Buena Vista Chamber of Commerce (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Agenda items including Tryg Group proposal, Clerk and Recorder contract amendment, and liquor license renewal for Independent Whitewater dba Drift In (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2023-19 (Searles Lot Line Elimination) and Resolution 2023-18 (Butler-Meseke Boundary Line Adjustment) (unanimous)
• Approved EMS contracts for Stryker, Eitan Medical, and GlideScope-Veraton (unanimous)
• Approved bid award for Poncha Pass Fuels Reduction Project (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2023-17 authorizing Treasurer to deposit and invest public funds (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will consider resolutions to fill vacancies on the Planning Commission and the Chaffee County Visitors Bureau. The body will also discuss the dedication of lodging tax to the Chaffee Housing Authority and support for the Chaffee Housing Trust.

• Resolution 2023-15: Filling vacancies on Planning Commission
• Resolution 2023-16: Filling vacancies on Chaffee County Visitors Bureau
• Two letters of support for Chaffee Housing Trust
• Request to dedicate lodging tax to the Chaffee Housing Authority

The Board of County Commissioners approved funding for the Chaffee Housing Authority and filled vacancies on the Planning Commission and Visitors Bureau. They also ratified support letters for the Chaffee Housing Trust.

• Allocated $260,000 in 2023 budget to Chaffee Housing Authority for Jane's Place and operating expenses (unanimous)
• Expressed intent to allocate $350,000 from lodging tax (2024-2025) and $300,000 (2026-2030) to Chaffee Housing Authority (unanimous)
• Appointed Aaron Kindle and Leslie Hylton-Hinga and reappointed Chip Mortimer to the Planning Commission (unanimous)
• Appointed Jamie Billesbach, Betsy Kolomitz, and Dylan Jewell to the Visitors Bureau (unanimous)
• Ratified two letters of support for the Chaffee Housing Trust (unanimous)

County Board

The Airport Advisory Board is meeting to establish its 2023 meeting schedule and discuss upcoming projects. The board will review the 2023 airshow and the terminal concept design and cost estimate.

• 2023 projects including AWOS and Shop Expansion
• 2023 Airshow
• Terminal Concept Design and Cost Estimate
• Hangar Developments

The Board approved the November 16, 2022 meeting minutes and agreed upon a meeting schedule for 2023. Members discussed the September 16, 2023 Air Show, noting $15,000 in earmarked funds against an estimated cost of $25,000 to $30,000.

• Approved November 16, 2022 Meeting Minutes
• Agreed upon 2023 meeting schedule

County Board

The Chaffee County Visitors Bureau is meeting to appoint board members and elect officers. The board will discuss several marketing grants, sponsorships, and service contracts.

• Appointment of Jamie Billesbach, Betsy Kolomitz, Dylan Jewell, and Scott Lindbloom to the Board
• Monarch Mountain CCVB COOP match for advertising and marketing: $15,000
• My Emma Email Program annual contract: $14,240.88
• Arkansas River Outfitters Association Public Relations Grant
• Salida Chamber Of Commerce Kick Off To Summer Sponsorship

The Chaffee County Visitors Bureau Board appointed new directors, elected officers, and approved the 2023 meeting schedule and bylaws. The board authorized several funding requests for local tourism marketing and approved a new annual email program.

• Appointed Jamie Billesbach, Betsy Kolomitz, Dylan Jewell, and Scott Lindbloom to the Board (unanimous)
• Elected Travis Hochard as Chair, Heather Rupska as Co-Chair, and Sarah Briam as Secretary
• Approved November 18, 2022 meeting minutes
• Approved 2023 Board Meeting Dates
• Approved CCVB By Laws (unanimous)
• Approved $13,000 for Arkansas River Outfitters Association Public Relations Grant (unanimous)
• Approved $2,000 for Salida Chamber Of Commerce Kick Off To Winter Sponsorship (unanimous)
• Approved $15,000 for Monarch Mountain interactive advertising and marketing campaign (unanimous)

County Board

The Chaffee Housing Authority Board of Directors is meeting to vote on construction contracts and financing for Jane's Place. The board will also consider a grant application for the DOLA Transformative Workforce Housing Program and appointments for alternate board seats.

• Vote on allocating up to $500,000 for Jane's Place sitework partial GMP contract with DSI
• Vote to authorize Stifel Financial to release Request for Bids for Jane's Place construction and permanent financing debt
• Resolution Number 2023-01 to apply for DOLA’s Division of Housing Transformative Workforce Housing Grant
• Appointment of Beth Helmke as Chaffee County Alternate and Lisa Parnell-Rowe as Buena Vista Alternate
• Extension of board seats and officers terms through quarter one 2023

Board of County Commissioners

The Board approved multiple subdivision exemptions and airport lease amendments. They also appointed Beth Helmke to the Chaffee Housing Authority Board and directed legal staff to protect St. Elmo water rights from abandonment.

• Approved Amendment to Airport Lease with Salida Lumber Yard LLC (unanimous)
• Approved Wold Added Services Letter for Buena Vista Safety Services Building (unanimous)
• Approved Otak Inc Request for Change #3 (unanimous)
• Approved Terra Forestry LLC bid for Poncha Pass (unanimous)
• Approved State of Colorado IGA for Granite Bridge (unanimous)
• Approved subdivision exemptions for Shelman Heritage Water, Adams Agricultural #4, and Brinkmann Heritage Water (unanimous)
• Appointed Beth Helmke to Chaffee Housing Authority Board Alternate Seat (unanimous)
• Directed legal staff to protect St. Elmo water rights from abandonment (unanimous)

County Board

The Transportation Advisory Board decided to formally contact CDOT/DTR to support citizen concerns regarding Bustang Outrider service. The board also recommended five member appointments to the Board of County Commissioners and elected its 2023 officers.

• Approved motion to write letter to CDOT/DTR regarding Bustang Outrider issues (carried, Martin against)
• Elected 2023 officers: Garwood (Chair), Rhoads (Vice Chair), Rombold (Secretary)
• Recommended reappointments/appointments of Hank Martin, Donna Rhoads, Bill De Lay, Wendy Rombold, and Adrian Kuhn to the Board of County Commissioners
• Approved the January 12, 2023 agenda
• Approved December 8, 2022 meeting minutes

Board of County Commissioners

The Board approved a contract for office remodeling and the 2022 Highway Users Tax Fund changes. They elected new leadership roles and reorganized committee appointments. A decision on private lands camping code amendments was postponed.

• Elected Commissioner Baker as Chair and Commissioner Felt as Vice Chair (Unanimous)
• Approved $30,648.67 contract with LM Kersting Construction Company for administration office remodel (Unanimous)
• Approved 2022 Highway Users Tax Fund (HUTF) changes (Unanimous)
• Approved reorganization of Board of Commissioners committee appointments (Unanimous)
• Continued Land Use Code Text Amendments for Private Lands Camping to February 14, 2023 (Unanimous)
• Approved January 3, 2023 meeting minutes (Unanimous)

County Board

The board discussed incorporating specific viewshed protections and historic site overlays into the ongoing Land Use Code (LUC) update. No formal votes were taken; the board established action items to provide consultants with resource lists and a formal letter of recommendations.

• Proposed requiring Visual Impact Analysis for major subdivisions along scenic byways
• Proposed creating a Scenic Viewshed Protection Overlay District
• Proposed integrating a State/National Register Sites map into the code
• Action item: Draft letter to consultants regarding historic and scenic protections due by end of January

County Board

The Chaffee County Fairboard reappointed four members to their seats and approved the CPRA Rodeo for July 21-22, 2023. The board also decided against booking Westernairs for the 2023 Fair. Commissioners increased the fair stipend by $5,000 for 2023.

• Approved November 2022 meeting minutes
• Reappointed Abby Hutchinson, Rachael Walke, Dakota Talbot, and Dustin Lewis to seats
• Approved CPRA Rodeo for July 21 & 22, 2023
• Decided against Westernairs for 2023 Fair

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners approved the renewal of the Chaffee County EMS ambulance service license and vehicle permits. Three agricultural and heritage water subdivision exemptions were approved for properties in Salida and Buena Vista. The Board also adopted the 2023 regular meeting schedule and public notice website.

• Approved Resolution 2023-02 renewing Chaffee County EMS ambulance service license and five vehicle permits (unanimous)
• Approved Adams Agricultural Subdivision Exemption #4 at 11460 County Road 140, Salida (unanimous)
• Approved Shelman Heritage Water Subdivision Exemption at 9770 County Road 156, Salida (unanimous)
• Approved Brinkmann Heritage Water Subdivision Exemption at 32220 CR 361, Buena Vista (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2023-01 designating the public website for meeting notices and the 2023 meeting schedule (unanimous)
• Approved Design Concepts Fee Proposal with signing authority to the Chair (unanimous)
• Approved Proclamation Celebrating the Contributions of Commissioner Rusty Granzella (2-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved Consent Agenda including five lot line eliminations and two subdivision sketch plans (unanimous)