Routt County public meetings in 2023
20 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
CBOE & Abatement Hearings
The Board of County Commissioners has appointed a hearing officer to conduct abatement hearings regarding property valuation and classification. The Assessor's Office and petitioners will present evidence for the hearing officer to review and make recommendations.
- Abatement hearing for R6206475 SPENCE
Purchase of Development Rights Board Meetings
The Criteria Review Committee is meeting to conduct a discussion regarding project criteria for the Purchase of Development Rights program.
- Project criteria discussion
Purchase of Development Rights Board Meetings
The Citizens’ Advisory Board will review and discuss Tier II documents for three development rights projects. The board will consider making recommendations for Tier II approval to the Routt County Board of County Commissioners.
- Tier II review and recommendation for Project 203
- Tier II review and recommendation for Project 204
- Tier II review and recommendation for Project 207
CBOE & Abatement Hearings
The Routt County Board of Equalization and Abatement hearings will hear property valuation and classification appeals. The hearings are conducted by an independent hearing officer, with the Assessor's Office and petitioners presenting evidence. Four abatement and one equalization case are scheduled.
- Abatement hearing for property R7714491 (Freet)
- Abatement hearing for property R6771393 (Gray)
- Abatement hearing for property R8170703 (BJT Family Partnership)
- Equalization hearing for property R8172521 (Moussa) at 2:30 PM
Museum and Heritage Advisory Board
The Routt County Museum and Heritage Fund Advisory Board will review open and recently closed grants, consider new capacity-building grant applications for the fall cycle, and discuss expiring board seats and grant application changes. The meeting is open to the public.
- Review of open grants: Historical Society of Oak Creek and Phippsburg roof repair ($5,286.36 available), Tread of Pioneers Museum projects, Yampa-Egeria Historical Society archival storage
- New capacity building grant applications: Hayden Heritage Center door curtains, Historic Routt County bronze plaque and technology upgrade, Yampa Egeria Museum rehabilitation planning
- Discussion of expiring board seats (Pete Whiter, Diane Holly, Mike Lewis) and vacancies
- Proposed changes to the grant application process
- Next meeting to consider 2023 financials and 2024 budgets for county museum entities
Historic Preservation Board Agendas
The Routt County Historic Preservation Board is meeting to approve minutes, consider the 2023 Sunshine resolution for agenda posting locations, and discuss board member updates including reappointments and new applicants. They will also discuss board duties and outreach with the City of Steamboat Springs Historic Preservation Commission, and set the next meeting date.
- Approval of September 21, 2022 meeting minutes
- Consideration of 2023 Sunshine resolution for agenda posting locations
- Coke Roberds Ranch application review
- Reappointment resolutions for Candice Bannister, Karolynn Lestrud, and Michael Olsen
- Discussion of prospective board members Bill Latoza and Caitlin Berube-Smith
Purchase of Development Rights Board Meetings
The Citizens’ Advisory Board will review and discuss documents related to PDR Project #211. The board will consider making a recommendation for Tier II approval to the Routt County Board of County Commissioners.
- Review and discussion of PDR Project #211 Tier II documents
- Consideration of a recommendation for Tier II approval to the Board of County Commissioners
Purchase of Development Rights Board Meetings
The Citizens’ Advisory Board will review documents for two development rights projects and consider recommendations for Board of County Commissioners approval. The board will also hold a work session to conduct an annual review and discuss project timelines.
- Tier II review for PDR Project 210
- Tier II review for PDR Project 211
- Annual review of PDR work session items
- Discussion of 2023 Tier I project score sheets
Purchase of Development Rights Board Meetings
The Citizens’ Advisory Board will review Tier II documents for PDR Projects 210 and 211 to consider recommendations for BCC approval. The board will also hold a work session to discuss the annual review, timelines, and subcommittee scheduling.
- Tier II review of PDR Project 210
- Tier II review of PDR Project 211
- Annual review and timeline discussion
- Review of score sheets for 2023 Tier I projects
Yampa Valley Airport Commission
The Commission approved the June 8, 2023, meeting minutes. Members received updates on a $10 million taxiway rehabilitation project, a new $262,000 parking revenue system, and winter flight capacity increases.
- Approved June 8, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
Museum and Heritage Advisory Board
The Routt County Museum and Heritage Fund Advisory Board will meet to approve minutes, review capacity building grant updates from local museums, and consider an extension request for the Community House Project at Tread of Pioneers Museum. The meeting is open to the public.
- Approval of May 2, 2023 meeting minutes
- Extension request for Community House Project (Tread of Pioneers Museum)
- Updates on Selbe Cabin (Historic Routt County)
- Updates on Archival Storage (Yampa-Egeria Historical Society)
- Update on Hayden Heritage Center's completed construction documents for Historic Hayden Depot repairs
The Museum and Heritage Fund Advisory Board approved a one-year extension for the Community House Phase I grant. The board also received progress updates on several local museum and heritage projects, including the Selbe Cabin and the Hayden Depot.
- Approved May 22, 2023 meeting minutes (6-0)
- Approved one-year extension for Community House Phase I grant (6-0)
Purchase of Development Rights Board Meetings
The Purchase of Development Rights Board will consider and recommend approval for amendments to conversation easements using PDR funds, as well as Tier II extension requests and Tier I funding applications.
- Consideration of PDR IRS Safe Harbor Easement Amendments
- Recommendation for Tier II extensions for multiple projects
- Recommendation for Tier I funding for several new projects
Purchase of Development Rights Board Meetings
The Purchase of Development Rights Board will conduct site visits for projects #212-216.
- Site visits for projects #212-216
Yampa Valley Airport Commission
The Yampa Valley Airport Commission is meeting to discuss airport and capital project updates, air service updates, and committee reports. The agenda includes updates from Stacie Fain and Kevin Booth on infrastructure, an air service update, and an Atlantic Aviation update. The meeting will also address commissioner term expirations and plan for the August 10 meeting.
- Airport/Capital/Infrastructure Update by Stacie Fain and Kevin Booth
- Air Service Update by Janet Fischer and Kevin Booth
- Atlantic Aviation Update by Tim Ascher
- Discussion of commissioner terms expiring at end of June
- Identify agenda items for August 10, 2023 meeting
The Commission unanimously approved the minutes from the April 13, 2023, meeting. The session included a discussion on RFP transparency and an update on airport infrastructure projects, including runway repainting and a new self-serve fuel station.
- Approved April 13, 2023, meeting minutes (unanimous)
Museum and Heritage Advisory Board
The Routt County Museum and Heritage Fund Advisory Board is meeting to approve minutes, review the 2023 grant and budget update, and consider recommendations for spring cycle capacity building grants. The board will make recommendations to the Board of County Commissioners on two applications from Tread of Pioneers Museum.
- Consideration and approval of January 24, 2023 meeting minutes
- Grant and budget update for 2023
- Capacity building grants spring cycle: Tread of Pioneers Museum photo murals 2023 application
- Capacity building grants spring cycle: Tread grant application for Los City trash cans
- Set next meeting date and capacity building grant project updates
The board approved the minutes from the January 24, 2023 meeting. Staff reported available funds of $145,994.31 and encumbered funds of $79,577.00. The Tread of Pioneers Museum presented a $12,500 grant request for historical photo mural wraps on downtown trash and recycle bins.
- Approved January 24, 2023 meeting minutes (6-0)
Yampa Valley Airport Commission
The Yampa Valley Airport Commission is meeting to discuss airport and capital project updates, air service updates, and committee reports. The agenda includes updates from Stacie Fain and Kevin Booth on infrastructure, an air service update, and an Atlantic Aviation update. The meeting will also cover organizational matters, including approval of minutes and a commissioner term discussion.
- Airport/Capital/Infrastructure Update by Stacie Fain and Kevin Booth
- Air Service Update by Janet Fischer and Kevin Booth
- Atlantic Aviation Update by Tim Ascher
- Approval of February 9, 2023 meeting minutes
- Discussion of YVAC Commissioner Term and updated mission statement
The Commission unanimously approved an updated mission statement to align with the Intergovernmental Agreement. Members also discussed expiring commissioner terms and technical issues regarding the instrument landing system (ILS).
- Approved February 9, 2023, meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Adopted updated YVAC mission statement (unanimous)
Purchase of Development Rights Board Meetings
The Citizens’ Advisory Board will conduct a work session regarding the Purchase of Development Rights program. The discussion includes appraisals, transaction costs, and the project application process.
- Discussion of appraisals and reimbursable transaction costs
- Review of project application amendment process
- Review of criteria and scoring system
Purchase of Development Rights Board Meetings
The Purchase of Development Rights Citizens’ Advisory Board will elect officers, approve a Sunshine Law resolution, review the 2022 progress report and available 2023 funds, discuss a request for additional transaction cost reimbursement for the Gregory Ranch project, and set a timeline for updating criteria.
- Election of officers
- Approval of Sunshine Law resolution for posting meeting notices
- Review of 2022 progress report and 2023 fund balance
- Project 201 – Gregory Ranch: request for $6,347.75 additional reimbursement (original approved: $25,000)
- Discussion on timeline for criteria update and application amendment process
Yampa Valley Airport Commission
The Yampa Valley Airport Commission will meet on February 9, 2023, to receive updates on airport and capital projects, air service, and committee reports. The agenda includes organizational matters, public comments, and discussion of the next meeting's agenda. No formal votes or decisions are listed beyond routine approval of minutes.
- Airport/Capital/Infrastructure Update by Stacie Fain and Kevin Booth
- Air Service Update by Janet Fischer and Kevin Booth
- Atlantic Aviation Update by Tim Ascher
- Committee reports from Marketing/Outreach and Finance
- Discussion of location/format and agenda for April 13, 2023 meeting
The Commission approved the December 8, 2022, meeting minutes and a Sunshine Law resolution. The meeting primarily consisted of infrastructure updates for the Steamboat Springs and Yampa Valley Regional airports, including terminal expansion plans and fuel system upgrades.
- Approved December 8, 2022, meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Approved Sunshine Law resolution (unanimous)
Museum and Heritage Advisory Board
The Museum and Heritage Fund Advisory Board recommended that the Routt County Board of County Commissioners approve the 2022 financials and 2023 budgets for six local historical societies and museums. The board also approved a Sunshine resolution for posting future meeting agendas online.
- Approved Sunshine resolution for online posting of 2023 agendas (unanimous)
- Approved October 25, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Recommended approval of Yampa-Egeria Historical Society 2022 financials and 2023 budget (unanimous)
- Recommended approval of Tread of Pioneers Museum 2022 financials and 2023 budget (unanimous)
- Recommended approval of Historic Routt County 2022 financials and 2023 budget (carried)
- Recommended approval of Historical Society of Oak Creek and Phippsburg 2022 financials and 2023 budget (unanimous)
- Recommended approval of Hayden Heritage Center 2022 financials and 2023 budget (unanimous)
- Recommended approval of Hahn’s Peak Area Historical Society 2022 financials and 2023 budget (unanimous)