Elbert County public meetings in 2022

General

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to consider the 2023 budget and the annual appropriation of funds. The board will also review mill levy certifications. Land use hearings are scheduled for 1:00 p.m.

• Consideration of approval for the 2023 Budget
• Consideration of approval of Annual Appropriation of Funds for 2023
• Consideration of approval of the Mill Levy Certifications
• Land Use Hearings

The Board approved the 2023 County budget and the annual appropriation of funds. Commissioners also approved mill levy certifications for the county and several specific taxing authorities.

• Approved Elbert County 2023 Budget (3-0)
• Approved Appropriation of Funds for 2023 (3-0)
• Approved Mill Levy Certifications for Elbert County (3-0)
• Approved Foxwood Estate and Foxwood Ranches Mill Levy (3-0)
• Approved Meadows Station Mill Levy (3-0)
• Approved Sun Country Mill Levy (3-0)
• Approved all other Mill Levies in the Taxing Authorities in Elbert County (3-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is holding a work session to discuss the Economic Development Strategic Plan and Planning Commissioner Training. No public hearings are scheduled for this meeting.

• Work session: Economic Development Strategic Plan
• Work session: Planning Commissioner Training

County Commission

The Board of County Commissioners will review a final Housing Needs Assessment and discuss a proposed ordinance regarding contractor licensing. The board is also considering making the County Coroner a full-time position.

• Proposed ordinance and resolution regarding contractor licensing
• Resolution declaring County Coroner a full-time position
• Presentation of the final Housing Needs Assessment (HNA) Project
• Intergovernmental Agreement with Phillips County for Child Support Services
• Liquor License Renewal for Spring Valley Golf Club

The Board of County Commissioners approved several administrative resolutions, including the full-time status of the County Coroner and an updated open records request form. They also approved intergovernmental agreements for child care and child support services. A land use hearing for Prairie Ridge Buffalo Ranch was continued to February 2023.

• Declared County Coroner a full-time position (All in Favor)
• Approved updated Open Records Request Form (All in Favor)
• Approved Colorado Child Care Assistance Program MOU (All in Favor)
• Approved Intergovernmental Agreement with Phillips County for Child Support Services (All in Favor)
• Continued Prairie Ridge Buffalo Ranch Special Use by Review hearing to Feb 22, 2023 (3-0)
• Reappointed Roger Burton and Peter Hoogendyk as Planning Commissioners (3-0)
• Approved liquor license renewal for Spring Valley Golf Club (3-0)
• Approved November 16 and November 30, 2022 meeting minutes (All in Favor)

General

The Board of County Commissioners will attend a concept briefing regarding the Moorstead Residential and Commercial PUD Development Plan. No decisions will be made and no public comment will be heard during this session.

• Concept Briefing: Moorstead Residential and Commercial PUD Development Plan

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will conduct quasi-judicial public hearings regarding planned unit developments and metropolitan districts. The body will review evidence and apply regulation standards to make decisions on these applications.

• Public hearing for Bandera East PUD and Bandera West PUD Amendment to Independence PUD
• Public hearing for Independence 3 New and 3 Amended Metropolitan Districts and Service Plans

County Commission

The Board of County Commissioners is meeting to conduct a public hearing regarding the Elbert County 2023 Budget. This is the only action item listed on the agenda.

• Public Hearing - Elbert County 2023 Budget

The Board of County Commissioners opened and closed a public hearing to gather feedback on the proposed 2023 budget. No final vote on the budget was taken; the board is scheduled to consider approval on December 21, 2022.

• Approved agenda (3-0)
• Opened public hearing for 2023 Budget (3-0)
• Closed public hearing for 2023 Budget (3-0)

General

The Board of County Commissioners is holding a work study session. The meeting consists of a single item: receiving an update on the Economic Development Plan from consultants Better City.

• Economic Development Plan update from Better City

General

The Board of County Commissioners is meeting for a work study session. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss the Proposed 2023 Elbert County Budget.

• Discussion of the Proposed 2023 Elbert County Budget

County Commission

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a land use hearing for a special use request at 36124 County Rd 1. The board is also deciding on policies for fleet management and surplus real property disposal, as well as an agreement for inmate health care services.

• Special Use by Review for Hope Reigns Arabians (SU-22-0033) for a horse boarding and training facility for up to 45 horses at 36124 County Rd 1
• Amended and Restated Agreement for Inmate Health Care Services
• Policy for Disposal of Surplus Real Property
• Fleet Management Policy
• Intergovernmental Agreement with Kiowa Waste Water Authority regarding water services and infrastructure for Public Works Facility

The Board of County Commissioners approved a Special Use by Review for a horse boarding and training facility in Elizabeth. The board also adopted new policies for fleet management and surplus real property disposal, and approved an agreement for inmate health care services.

• Approved Special Use by Review for Hope Reigns Arabians horse boarding facility (2-0)
• Approved Intergovernmental Agreement with Kiowa Waste Water Authority for Public Works Facility (2-0)
• Approved Fleet Management Policy (2-0)
• Approved Policy for Disposal of Surplus Real Property (2-0)
• Approved Amended and Restated Agreement for Inmate Health Care Services (2-0)
• Approved CDHS County Computer Refresh Process (2-0)
• Approved October 26, 2022 meeting minutes (2-0)
• Tabled contractor licensing ordinance for public hearing at next meeting

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will conduct a quasi-judicial public hearing regarding a Special Use by Review for Prairie Ridge Buffalo Ranch. The commission will also address a pipeline item on the consent agenda.

• Public hearing for Prairie Ridge Buffalo Ranch Special Use by Review (case SU-19-0089)
• Consent agenda item regarding Pipeline
• Rattlesnake Restated Service Plan (case:SR-22-0058) rescheduled to December 20, 2022

County Commission

The Board of County Commissioners will discuss policies regarding fleet management and the disposal of surplus real property. The meeting also includes a review of the 2023 draft budget and a quarterly update from the Board of Health.

• Discussion on Fleet Management Policy
• Discussion on Policy for Disposal of Surplus Real Property
• Acknowledgement of the 2023 Draft Budget
• Liquor License Renewal for Singing Hills Liquor
• Quarterly Board of Health update

The Board of County Commissioners approved the consent agenda, which included a liquor license renewal for Singing Hills Liquor. The board discussed updates to fleet management and surplus real property disposal policies, both of which were deferred for approval at the next meeting.

• Approved Consent Agenda (3-0)
• Approved liquor license renewal for Singing Hills Liquor (3-0)
• Approved October 12, 2022 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Tabled Fleet Management Policy for approval at next meeting
• Tabled Policy for Disposal of Surplus Real Property for approval at next meeting

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a Special Use by Review application. The body will determine if the proposed facility meets adopted regulation standards.

• Special Use by Review for Hope Reigns Arabians aka Indigo Hills Equestrian (case: SU-22-0033) for a horse boarding and training facility for up to 45 horses at 36124 County Rd 1, Elizabeth

General

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a work study session to review the CTSI Five Year Loss Analysis and Pool Update. This is a snapshot of loss trends over five years. No decisions will be made during this meeting.

• CTSI Five Year Loss Analysis and Pool Update

County Commission

The Board of County Commissioners will discuss the 2023 budget process and a record retention policy. The board will also consider a request to reduce fees for Special District/Service Plans.

• Discussion on 2023 Elbert County Budget Process
• Special District/Service Plan fee reduction request
• Discussion on Policy for Record Retention Policy
• Update on Compensation Committee Progress

The Elbert County Board of County Commissioners approved a request from Rattlesnake Fire District to reduce the Special District Service Plan Update Fee to $1,000. The board also approved proclamations recognizing Cybersecurity Month and Crime Prevention Month. Consent agenda items, including vouchers and CDS mylars, were approved unanimously. The meeting included discussions on record retention policy, compensation committee progress, and the 2023 budget process.

• Approved agenda as presented (3-0).
• Approved consent agenda including CDS mylars, vouchers, and CDS Pipeline Report (3-0).
• Approved Proclamation Recognizing Cybersecurity Month (3-0).
• Approved Proclamation Recognizing Crime Prevention Month (3-0).
• Approved September 28, 2022 minutes as presented (3-0).
• Approved reduction of Rattlesnake Fire District's Service Plan Update Fee to $1,000 (3-0).
• Adjourned meeting at 9:38 AM (3-0).

General

The Planning Commission is holding a work study session to discuss potential code changes. No current or pending applications will be discussed during this meeting.

• Discussion of potential code changes

County Commission

The Board of County Commissioners will discuss the 2023 budget process and the 2021 financial audit. The board is also considering changes to the development review fee schedule and a potential opt-out of the FAMLI program.

• Development Review Fee Schedule Changes
• Discussion on 2023 Elbert County Budget Process
• Discussion on 2021 Financial Audit and Possible Acceptance
• Possible action on Opt-Out of FAMLI Program
• Amended Intergovernmental Agreement concerning improvements to Legacy Circle

The Board voted unanimously to opt out of the state-run Family Medical Leave Insurance (FAMLI) program, citing duplication of existing benefits and unnecessary expense. They also approved changes to the Development Review Fee Schedule, including increasing the Oil and Gas Permit fee from $7,500 to $12,500. The consent agenda and prior meeting minutes were approved without dissent.

• Approved resolution to opt out of state FAMLI program (3-0)
• Approved Development Review Fee Schedule changes (3-0)
• Approved consent agenda including vouchers, mylars, and intergovernmental agreement (3-0)
• Approved September 14, 2022 meeting minutes (3-0)

General

The Planning Commission and Board of County Commissioners will meet for a work study session. The body will discuss service plan changes for the Rattlesnake Fire Protection District and potential code changes. No current or pending applications will be discussed.

• Rattlesnake Fire Protection District Service Plan Changes
• Process, procedure, and code criteria
• Potential code changes

County Commission

The Board of County Commissioners will hold public hearings regarding 1041 regulation updates and a special event liquor permit for the Sheriff's Foundation. The board is also considering a record retention policy and a rezoning request for Elbert County Public Works.

• Public Hearing: 1041 Regulations Update & Revisions
• Public Hearing: Elbert County Sheriff's Foundation Special Event Liquor Permit
• Land Use Hearing: Elbert County Public Works Rezoning (case RZ-22-0028)
• Discussion: Policy for Record Retention Policy
• Ratification of Gray and Black Market Grant Funds Application

The Board of County Commissioners approved updates to the 1041 Regulations, adding a 2,000-foot setback from property lines for wind and solar farms unless the property owner agrees otherwise. The board also approved a special event liquor permit for the Elbert County Sheriff's Foundation and rezoned 27 acres for a new Public Works Facility. A policy on record retention was discussed but not approved, and an Independence Metropolitan District request was withdrawn.

• Approved 1041 Regulations Update and Revisions with 2,000-foot setback from property line for wind/solar farms unless owner agrees (3-0)
• Approved Elbert County Sheriff's Foundation Special Event Liquor Permit (3-0)
• Approved Elbert County Public Works Rezoning RZ-22-0028 (10 acres A to I, 17 acres AR to I) (3-0)
• Approved August 24, 2022 minutes (3-0)
• Approved consent agenda (3-0)
• Tabled record retention policy for department feedback
• Independence Metropolitan District request withdrawn

General

The work study session scheduled for September 6, 2022, has been canceled. The meeting was intended to discuss process, procedure, and Code criteria.

County Commission

The Board of County Commissioners will consider updates to 1041 Regulations and an intergovernmental agreement between the Elbert County Sheriff and the Town of Kiowa. The meeting includes a public hearing on record retention policy and three land use cases. These cases involve rezoning requests and a special use permit for sports fields.

• Snyder Rezone (RZ-22-0034): 29.5-acres from Agriculture Two to Agriculture Residential at 31141 Private Rd 23, Elizabeth
• Crickworld Cricket Fields SUR (SU-22-0005): Special Use by Review for three cricket sports fields at 24251 Crickworld St, Elbert
• Liscott Custom Homes Rezone (RZ-21-0082): 5 acres from Residential Agriculture-One to Commercial at 40900 Wind Spirit Lane, Elizabeth
• Public hearing for 1041 Regulations Update & Revisions
• Intergovernmental agreement between Elbert County Sheriff and the Town of Kiowa

General

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a request to rezone land for industrial use. One other item regarding Metropolitan District service plans was postponed at the applicant's request.

• Public hearing for case RZ-22-0028: rezoning 17.41 acres of residential agricultural land and 10 acres of agricultural land to Industrial zoning at 11330 State Hwy 86, Kiowa, CO 80117

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings regarding land use and service plans. The body is reviewing a request to change the zoning of acreage in Kiowa and updated plans for metropolitan districts.

• Rezoning request (case RZ-22-0028) for 17.41 acres of residential agricultural land and 10 acres of agricultural land to Industrial zoning at 11330 State Hwy 86
• Public hearing for Independence New and Amended Service Plans for Metropolitan Districts

County Commission

The Board of County Commissioners will hold hearings on four land use requests, including rezoning and a special use permit. The board is also considering an open records policy and a continued public hearing regarding 1041 regulations update and revisions.

• Public hearing for 1041 Regulations Update & Revisions
• EDZ Site Plan for Road and Bridges shop facility at 11330 State Hwy 86, Kiowa
• Rezone request for 30-acres at 35055 County Rd 17, Elizabeth
• Rezone request for 87-acres at 43510 & 43520 Ptarmigan Ranch St, Parker
• Special Use by Review for three cricket sports fields at 24251 Crickworld St, Elbert

The Board approved the Elbert County Public Works EDZ site plan, the Ptarmigan Rezone, and the Huck Rezone, all with conditions. The Crickworld Cricket Fields special use request was continued to August 24, 2022, for more clarification on easement requirements. The 1041 Regulations update was also continued to August 24, 2022.

• Approved Elbert County Public Works EDZ Site Plan EZS-22-0030 with conditions (3-0)
• Approved Ptarmigan Rezone RZ-22-0006 with conditions (3-0)
• Approved Huck Rezone RZ-22-0013 with conditions (3-0)
• Continued Crickworld Cricket Fields SUR SU-22-0005 to August 24, 2022 (3-0)
• Continued 1041 Regulations Update and Revisions public hearing to August 24, 2022 (3-0)
• Approved Open Records Policy (3-0)
• Approved July 27, 2022 minutes (3-0)
• Approved August 3, 2022 CBOE minutes (3-0)

General

The Board of County Commissioners will meet for an informational work study session. No decisions will be made during this meeting.

• Work study session regarding a Concept Brief for EC West, located southeast of CR 174 and CR 29

General

The Board of County Commissioners is holding a work study session to discuss 1041 regulation updates. No decisions will be made and no public comment will be heard during this session.

• Work study session regarding 1041 regulation updates

General

The Elbert County Board of County Commissioners is meeting to consider a recommendation from the County Board of Equalizations' Hearing Officer. The remainder of the agenda consists of procedural items.

• Consideration of the County Board of Equalizations' Hearing Officer's Recommendation

The Board of County Commissioners held a brief public hearing for the County Board of Equalization and unanimously approved the hearing officer's recommendation on account R779249. No citizens attended, and the meeting adjourned after 6 minutes.

• Opened public hearing for Board of Equalization (3-0)
• Approved hearing officer's recommendation on account R779249 (3-0)
• Closed public hearing for Board of Equalization (3-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings to decide on a special use permit for sports fields and two property rezoning requests. Two of these items were continued from the July 19, 2022 meeting due to notification issues.

• Crickworld Cricket Fields (SU-22-0005): Special Use by Review for three cricket sports fields and training building at 24251 Crickworld St, Elbert
• Ptarmigan Rezone (RZ-21-0049): Request to rezone 87-acres from Agriculture (A) to Agriculture Residential (AR) at 43510 & 43520 Ptarmigan Ranch St, Parker
• Snyder Rezone (RZ-22-0034): Request to rezone 29.5-acres from Agriculture Two (A-2) to Agriculture Residential (AR) at 31141 Private Rd 23, Elizabeth

County Commission

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a public hearing on 1041 Regulations updates and revisions. The board will also consider a land use request to rezone property in Elbert. A discussion on the Open Records Policy is scheduled.

• Public Hearing: 1041 Regulations Update & Revisions
• Craven Rezone (RZ-21-0049): Request to rezone 39.5-acres from Agriculture to Agriculture Residential at 24625 County Rd 21
• Discussion: Open Records Policy
• Update on FY2021 Audit
• Update on Public Works Building

The Board approved the Craven Rezone (RZ-21-0049), rezoning 39.5 acres at 24525 County Rd 21 from Agriculture to Agriculture Residential with conditions. The 1041 Regulations Update & Revisions public hearing was continued to August 10. The Board also approved the Community Health Assessment Plan and accepted Sam Albrecht's resignation, with the BOCC serving as interim.

• Approved Craven Rezone RZ-21-0049 (3-0)
• Continued 1041 Regulations Update & Revisions to August 10 (3-0)
• Approved Community Health Assessment Plan (3-0)
• Approved July 13, 2022 minutes (3-0)
• Approved agenda and consent agenda (3-0)
• Accepted Sam Albrecht's resignation (announced)

County Commission

The Elbert County Board of County Commissioners will hold a Work Study Session with Drew Bolin from the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies. The session will focus on a briefing regarding the Public Utility Commission's process and general information about the Power Pathway Project. No votes or final decisions are scheduled for this informational meeting.

• Briefing on Public Utility Commission (PUC) process
• General information on the Power Pathway Project

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a rezoning request for property in Elizabeth. Two other public hearings were continued to August 2, 2022, due to improper notice. The commission will also continue discussions on 1041 Regulations updates.

• Huck Rezone (RZ-21-0049): Request to rezone 30-acres from Agriculture Two (A-2) to Agriculture Residential (AR) at 35055 County Rd 17, Elizabeth
• Crickworld Cricket Fields SUR (SU-22-0005): Continued to August 2, 2022
• Ptarmigan Rezone (RZ-21-0049): Continued to August 2, 2022
• 1041 Regulations Update and Revisions

County Commission

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a land use hearing regarding a rezoning request for a property in Parker. The board is also deciding on a liquor permit for the Elizabeth Celtic Festival and updating county policies.

• Rezone request for 10 acres at 1016 County Rd 166 from Agriculture to Agriculture Residential
• Public hearing for Elizabeth Celtic Festival Special Event Liquor Permit
• Transfer of property ownership to Rattlesnake Fire District
• Noxious Weed Advisory Council Bylaws and Plan
• Social Media Policy

The Board approved a special event liquor permit for the Elizabeth Celtic Festival, the Noxious Weeds Advisory Council Bylaws and Plan, and a rezoning request for a property at 1016 County Rd 165, Parker. The board also approved the consent agenda, the June 22 minutes, and a social media policy. The 1041 regulations review was continued to July 27.

• Approved consent agenda (3-0)
• Approved June 22, 2022 minutes (3-0)
• Approved special event liquor permit for Elizabeth Celtic Festival (3-0)
• Approved Noxious Weeds Advisory Council Bylaws and Plan (3-0)
• Approved Social Media Policy (3-0)
• Continued 1041 regulations review to July 27 (3-0)
• Approved TD Residence Rezone RZ-18-0096 with condition (3-0)

General

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a work study session to receive a progress update from the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). The discussion concerns a study monitoring residential wells in Elbert County.

• USGS water level monitoring study progress update

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a rezoning request for a property in Elbert. The body will also discuss updates and revisions to 1041 Regulations.

• Craven Rezone (RZ-21-0049): Request to rezone 39.5-acres from Agriculture (A) to Agriculture Residential (AR) at 24625 County Rd 21, Elbert
• 1041 Regulations Update and Revisions
• Crickworld Cricket Fields SUR (SU-22-0005): Continued to July 19, 2022, due to insufficient sign posting notification

General

The Board of County Commissioners is holding a work study session. The meeting consists of a kick-off session with a consultant regarding a Housing Needs Assessment.

• Housing Needs Assessment kick-off meeting with consultant

County Commission

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a public hearing regarding a supplemental appropriation for the 2021 budget. The meeting includes discussions on social media policy and noxious weed bylaws, as well as several land use rezoning requests.

• Public Hearing: Supplemental Appropriation 2021 Budget
• CORE Elizabeth Substation Rebuild: Rezone 1.7-acres from Agriculture to Industrial at 37475 County Rd 13
• Jimenez-Torres Rezone: Rezone 35-acres from Agriculture to Agriculture Residential on County Rd 162
• Liscott Custom Homes Rezone: Rezone 5 acres from Residential Agriculture-One to Commercial at 40900 Wind Spirit Lane
• Tenderfoot 2 Special Use Review for oil and gas pipelines

The Board approved the CORE Elizabeth Substation rebuild rezoning, the Tenderfoot 2 oil and gas pipeline special use review, and the Jimenez-Torres rezone. The Liscott Custom Homes rezone was continued to August 24, 2022. The board also approved the consent agenda, the June 8 minutes, and a supplemental appropriation to the 2021 budget.

• Approved CORE Elizabeth Substation Rebuild rezoning (RZ-22-0010) (3-0)
• Approved Tenderfoot 2 Special Use Review for oil and gas pipeline (SU-22-0027) (3-0)
• Approved Jimenez-Torres Rezone from Agriculture to Agriculture Residential (RZ-21-0074) (2-0, Thayer recused)
• Continued Liscott Custom Homes Rezone to August 24, 2022 (RZ-21-0082) (3-0)
• Approved supplemental appropriation to 2021 budget (3-0)
• Approved consent agenda including MOUs with State of Colorado (3-0)
• Approved June 8, 2022 meeting minutes (3-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider a request to rezone 10 acres of a 62-acre parcel. The request seeks to change the zoning from Agriculture (A) to Agriculture Residential (AR).

• Public hearing for TD Residence Rezone (case: RZ-18-0096) at 1016 County Rd 166, Parker

The Elbert County Planning Commission voted 7-0 to recommend approval of a request to rezone 10 acres of a 62-acre parcel from Agriculture (A) to Agriculture Residential (AR) at 1016 County Rd 166, Parker. The recommendation includes conditions from the staff report, with one condition amended to address minimum lot width. The commission also approved the amended June 7, 2022 meeting minutes (7-0).

• Recommended approval of TD Residence rezone (RZ-18-0096) from A to AR with conditions (7-0)
• Approved amended June 7, 2022 meeting minutes with added comment about driveway apron (7-0)

County Commission

The Board of County Commissioners will review internal human resources policies and discuss policy management and ballot initiatives. The meeting includes a scheduled session for land use hearings.

• Approval of Internal Policy on the Roles and Responsibilities of Human Resources Department
• Discussion on Policy Management
• Discussion on Policy regarding Ballot Initiatives
• Proclamation Recognizing Annual Amateur Radio Operators Week
• Land Use Hearings scheduled for 1:00 P.M.

The board unanimously approved an updated Policy Management policy and a new Policy regarding Ballot Initiatives, which clarifies the process for placing items on the ballot. They also approved the consent agenda, a proclamation for Amateur Radio Operators Week, and the May 25, 2022 minutes. No land use hearings were held.

• Approved agenda as presented (3-0)
• Approved consent agenda including vouchers and HR policy (3-0)
• Approved proclamation recognizing Amateur Radio Operators Week (3-0)
• Approved May 25, 2022 minutes (3-0)
• Approved updated Policy Management policy (3-0)
• Approved Policy regarding Ballot Initiatives (3-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will conduct quasi-judicial public hearings to review several land-use requests. These include three rezoning applications and one special use request for pipelines.

• CORE Elizabeth Substation Rebuild (RZ-22-0010): Request to rezone 1.7-acres from Agriculture to Industrial at 37475 County Rd 13
• Jimenez-Torres Rezone (RZ-21-0074): Request to rezone 35-acres from Agriculture to Agriculture Residential on County Rd 162
• Liscott Custom Home Rezoning (RZ-21-0082): Request to rezone 40900 Wind Spirit Lane from Residential Agriculture-One to Commercial
• Tenderfoot 2 Pipelines (SU-22-0027): Request to connect Crystal Ruby well pad to Vulcan Well pad

The Elbert County Planning Commission held public hearings and voted to recommend approval of four land-use applications to the Board of County Commissioners: a rezoning for the CORE Elizabeth Substation rebuild, a rezoning for the Jimenez-Torres property, a rezoning for Liscott Custom Home, and a special use permit for the Tenderfoot 2 Pipelines. All recommendations were made with conditions as outlined in staff reports, except the Liscott rezoning, which was recommended despite staff's denial recommendation. The commission also approved the April 19, 2022 meeting minutes.

• Approved April 19, 2022 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Recommended approval of CORE Elizabeth Substation Rebuild rezoning (RZ-22-0010) (6-0)
• Recommended approval of Jimenez-Torres Rezone (RZ-21-0074) (6-0)
• Recommended approval of Liscott Custom Home Rezoning (RZ-21-0082) (5-1, Burton opposed)
• Recommended approval of Tenderfoot 2 Pipeline special use permit (SU-22-0027) (5-0, Hoogendyk recused)

County Commission

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a public hearing regarding the 2021 Year End Supplemental Appropriation. The board is also considering an open space agreement and discussing policies on management and ballot initiatives.

• Public Hearing - Year End Supplemental Appropriation 2021
• Consideration of Open Space Agreement
• Liquor License Renewal for Walmart
• Discussion on Policy regarding Ballot Initiatives
• Discussion on Policy Management

The Board approved the Year End Supplemental Appropriation 2021, which includes $4.5 million in COVID relief funds, after a public hearing. The Board also approved an Open Space Agreement and the consent agenda, which included a liquor license renewal for Walmart. No substantive decisions were made on policy discussions, which were deferred to future meetings.

• Approved Year End Supplemental Appropriation 2021 (2-0)
• Approved Open Space Agreement (2-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including liquor license renewal for Walmart (2-0)
• Approved May 11, 2022 minutes (2-0)
• Approved May 18, 2022 special meeting minutes (2-0)

General

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a public hearing regarding a Special Event Liquor License. The application is for Hide in Plain Sight - Concert Fundraiser.

• Public Hearing: Special Event Liquor License for Hide in Plain Sight - Concert Fundraiser

The Board opened and closed a public hearing for a Special Event Liquor License for Hide in Plain Sight after the applicant requested withdrawal. The applicant is moving the event to the Fairgrounds and will work with the Town of Kiowa for the license. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Opened public hearing for Hide in Plain Sight liquor license (2-0)
• Closed public hearing after applicant withdrew request (2-0)

General

The Elbert County Planning Commission is holding a work study session to discuss the annual code cleanup. No current or pending applications will be discussed. The meeting is open to the public.

• Annual code cleanup discussion

County Commission

The Elbert County Board of County Commissioners is meeting to discuss and act on several items, including a year-end supplemental appropriation, an open space agreement, and multiple special event liquor licenses. The board will also hold public hearings on a final plat for a residential subdivision and a rezone for an industrial business. The agenda includes both discussion and action items, with public comment opportunities.

• Year End Supplemental Appropriation 2021
• Spring Valley Ranch Open Space Agreement
• Special Event Liquor License for Hide in Plain Sight Concert Fundraiser
• Special Event Liquor Licenses for Elizabeth Rodeo Association (Community Rodeo and Stampede)
• Delbert Hill Filing 2 Final Plat (FP-21-0090) splitting Lot 4 at County Rd 1 & County Rd 178, Parker

The Board approved the PUD/PUD Amendments Concept Brief regulation changes, the Potestio Brothers rezone from Agriculture to Industrial, and the Delbert Hills Filing 2 Final Plat. They also approved special event liquor licenses for the Elizabeth Rodeo Association's Community Rodeo and Stampede, and continued the Hide in Plain Sight concert fundraiser liquor license hearing to May 18, 2022. The consent agenda, including the National Day of Prayer Proclamation and Naked Goat Liquor License Renewal, was approved unanimously.

• Approved PUD/PUD Amendments Concept Brief regulation changes (3-0)
• Approved Potestio Brothers Rezone RZ-21-0073 from Agriculture to Industrial (3-0)
• Approved Delbert Hills Filing 2 Final Plat FP-21-0090 with conditions (3-0)
• Approved Special Event Liquor License for Elizabeth Rodeo Association - Community Rodeo (3-0)
• Approved Special Event Liquor License for Elizabeth Rodeo Association - Stampede (3-0)
• Continued Hide in Plain Sight Concert Fundraiser liquor license hearing to May 18, 2022 (2-0, Thayer recused)
• Approved consent agenda including National Day of Prayer Proclamation and Naked Goat Liquor License Renewal (3-0)
• Approved April 27, 2022 minutes (3-0)

General

The Board of County Commissioners and the Planning Commission will hold their annual joint meeting to discuss the roles of the boards and commissions. No current or pending applications will be discussed. The meeting is open to the public and is primarily procedural in nature.

• Annual joint meeting of BOCC and Planning Commission
• Discussion of boards' and commissions' roles
• No current or pending applications to be discussed

County Commission

The Board approved the Annual Wildfire Operating Fund, two special event liquor licenses, and several land use applications including the Toscano and Cornerstone rezones, the Rockhaven rezone and final plat, and the Kiowa Outdoor Adventure special use and EDZ plan. The board also approved the consent agenda, which included accepting Independence Phase 1 and 2 roads for county maintenance and a quit claim deed granting roads to the Town of Elizabeth. All votes were unanimous except for the April 13, 2022 minutes, from which Commissioner Richardson abstained.

• Approved Annual Wildfire Operating Fund (3-0)
• Approved Special Event Liquor License for Cowboy Up In Kiowa (3-0)
• Approved Special Event Liquor License for Elbert Town Committee (3-0)
• Approved Toscano Rezone RZ-21-0080 (3-0)
• Approved Cornerstone Rezone RZ-21-0060 (3-0)
• Approved Rockhaven Rezone and Final Plat PD-21-0069 & FP-21-0071 with conditions (3-0)
• Approved Kiowa Outdoor Adventure Special Use and EDZ Plan SU-21-0079 & EZS-22-0009 with modified conditions (2-0, Pettitt recused)
• Approved April 13, 2022 minutes (2-0, Richardson abstained)

Planning Commission

The Elbert County Planning Commission will hold public hearings on five land-use applications, including four rezones and two final plats. The items range from agricultural-to-residential conversions to an industrial rezone for an existing business. The commission will also consider consent agenda items and approve the April 5 meeting minutes.

• Toscano Rezone (RZ-21-0080): 20.9 acres from Agriculture (A) to Agriculture Residential (AR) at 22903 County Rd 15-21, Elbert
• Cornerstone Rezone (RZ-21-0060): 47 acres from A to AR at 32471 N Elbert Rd, Kiowa
• Rockhaven Rezone & Final Plat (PD-21-0069 & FP-21-0071): 79.32 acres from A to AR, splitting into 7 lots (six 10-acre, one 19-acre) at 741 County Rd 146, Elizabeth
• Delbert Hill, Filing 2 Final Plat (FP-21-0090): splits Lot 4 (86 acres) at County Rd 1 & County Rd 178, Parker
• Potestio Brothers Rezone (RZ-21-0073): from A to Industrial (I) at 3890 County Rd 174, Parker

The Elbert County Planning Commission held public hearings and voted 6-0 to recommend approval of five rezones and two final plats to the Board of County Commissioners. All recommendations were made with conditions outlined in staff reports. The commission also approved the April 5, 2022 meeting minutes.

• Recommended approval of Toscano Rezone (RZ-21-0080), 20.9 acres A to AR at 22903 County Rd 15-21, Elbert (6-0)
• Recommended approval of Cornerstone Rezone (RZ-21-0060/RZ-21-0085), 47 acres A to AR at 32471 N Elbert Rd, Kiowa (6-0)
• Recommended approval of Rockhaven Rezone & Final Plat (PD-21-0069/FP-21-0071), 79.32 acres A to AR with 7 lots at 741 County Rd 146, Elizabeth (6-0)
• Recommended approval of Delbert Hill Filing 2 Final Plat (FP-21-0090), splitting 86-acre Lot 4 into 14 lots at County Rd 1 & County Rd 178, Parker (6-0)
• Recommended approval of Potestio Brothers Rezone (RZ-21-0073), A to Industrial at 3890 County Rd 174, Parker (6-0)
• Approved April 5, 2022 Planning Commission meeting minutes (6-0)

General

The Elbert County Board of County Commissioners will hold a work study session to hear from a State Demographer from DOLA, who will review the 2020 Census count for the county and provide information on the economy and forecast. The meeting is open to the public, and no formal decisions are scheduled.

• Review of 2020 Census count for Elbert County
• Economic and forecast information from DOLA State Demographer

General

The Board of County Commissioners and Planning Commissioners are holding an open house to discuss the Elbert County 1041 Regulations Update. This is an informational session open to the public, and no decisions will be made at this meeting.

• Open house on Elbert County 1041 Regulations Update
• No decisions will be made at this meeting

General

The Elbert County Board of County Commissioners is holding a work study session to review and discuss the Colorado State University Extension Community Needs Assessment with extension employees. This is a discussion item, not a decision, and is open to the public.

• Review of CSU Extension Community Needs Assessment
• Discussion with Elbert County Commissioners and Extension Employees

County Commission

The Board of County Commissioners will consider a new Building Department fee schedule and an ordinance to amend various building and safety codes. The meeting also includes discussion on 2023 budget goals and the initial acceptance of County Road 178.

• Building Department 2022 Fee Schedule Resolution
• Ordinance 22-01 regarding International Building, Residential, Energy Conservation, Mechanical, Fuel & Gas, Plumbing, Property Maintenance and Fire Code
• 2023 BOCC Budget Goals
• Resolution for County Road 178 Initial Acceptance
• Ratification of Jail Healthcare Contract Amendment for 2022 - Wellpath

The Board of County Commissioners approved the 2022 Building Department Fee Schedule and adopted Ordinance 22-01, which amends and restates Ordinance 18-04 to adopt the 2018 International Building, Residential, Energy Conservation, Mechanical, Fuel & Gas, Plumbing, Property Maintenance, and Fire Codes. The board also approved the initial acceptance of County Road 178, adopted the 2023 BOCC Budget Goals, and approved the consent agenda, which included the appointment of Kevin Kirkwood to the Planning Commission and ratification of the 2022 Jail Healthcare Contract Amendment with Wellpath. All votes were unanimous (2-0) with Commissioner Richardson absent.

• Approved 2022 Building Department Fee Schedule (2-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 22-01 adopting 2018 international building codes (2-0)
• Approved initial acceptance of County Road 178 (2-0)
• Adopted 2023 BOCC Budget Goals (2-0)
• Approved consent agenda including Planning Commission appointment and jail healthcare contract amendment (2-0)
• Approved Volunteer Week Proclamation (2-0)
• Approved March 23, 2022 minutes (2-0)

Planning Commission

The Elbert County Planning Commission is meeting to discuss meeting protocol and hold a public hearing on a special use application for Kiowa Outdoor Adventure, located southwest of Highway 86 and County Road 134. The agenda also includes consent items, citizen comments, and approval of previous meeting minutes.

• Special Use Review SU-21-0079 for Kiowa Outdoor Adventure, SW of Hwy 86 and CR 134
• Discussion on Planning Commission Meeting Protocol
• Approval of March 15, 2022 meeting minutes

County Commission

The Elbert County Board of County Commissioners will discuss a new building department fee schedule and the first reading of an ordinance adopting the 2018 international building codes. They will also consider approving the Spring Valley Ranch Open Space Agreement and other routine items. Three land use rezoning requests are continued indefinitely and will not be heard.

• Building Department 2022 Fee Schedule discussion
• First reading of Ordinance 22-xx to adopt 2018 International Building, Residential, Energy Conservation, Mechanical, Fuel & Gas, Plumbing, Property Maintenance and Fire Codes
• Spring Valley Ranch Open Space Agreement action item
• Toscano Rezone (RZ-21-0080) continued indefinitely
• Rockhaven Rezone & Final Plat (PD-21-0069 & FP-21-0071) continued indefinitely

The Board approved the agenda and consent agenda unanimously, including a liquor license renewal and a library board appointment. All three land-use rezoning requests (Toscano, Rockhaven, Cornerstone) were continued indefinitely after public hearings were opened and closed. The Spring Valley Ranch Open Space Agreement was also continued to April 13. No final decisions were made on these items.

• Approved agenda as presented (3-0)
• Approved consent agenda including liquor license renewal and library board appointment (3-0)
• Approved March 9, 2022 minutes (3-0)
• Continued Spring Valley Ranch Open Space Agreement to April 13
• Continued Toscano Rezone RZ-21-0080 indefinitely
• Continued Rockhaven Rezone & Final Plat PD-21-0069/FP-21-0071 indefinitely
• Continued Cornerstone Rezone RZ-21-0060 indefinitely

Planning Commission

The Elbert County Planning Commission will hold public hearings on three rezoning requests to change agricultural land to agricultural residential, and will receive a concept brief on zoning code changes for planned unit developments. The meeting also includes consent agenda, citizen comments, approval of minutes, and election of officers.

• Toscano Rezone (RZ-21-0080): 20.9 acres from Agriculture (A) to Agriculture Residential (AR) at 22903 County Rd 15-21, Elbert
• Rockhaven Rezone & Final Plat (PD-21-0069 & FP-21-0071): 79.32 acres from A to AR, final plat for 7 lots (six 10-acre, one 19-acre) at 741 County Rd 146, Elizabeth
• Cornerstone Rezone (RZ-21-0060): 47 acres from A to AR at 32471 N Elbert Rd, Kiowa
• Zoning Code Changes - Concept Brief/PUD discussion
• Approval of December 21, 2021 meeting minutes

The Elbert County Planning Commission approved a zoning code change recommending concept briefs for large-scale developments, and elected new officers. Three rezoning requests were indefinitely continued. Commissioner Dan Michalak resigned after 8 years of service.

• Approved zoning code change for concept briefs (6-0)
• Elected Peter Hoogendyk as Chairman (6-0)
• Elected Danny Wilcox as Vice Chairman (6-0)
• Approved December 21, 2021 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Indefinitely continued Toscano Rezone (6-0)
• Indefinitely continued Rockhaven Rezone & Final Plat (6-0)
• Indefinitely continued Cornerstone Rezone (6-0)

County Commission

The Elbert County Board of County Commissioners will hold a regular meeting with discussion items including the 2021 annual library report and trustee bylaws, a revision to an open space agreement for property adjacent to Spring Valley Ranch, and an update on PUD and PUD amendment regulations. Action items include approving the February 23, 2022 minutes and a resolution supporting local livestock producers. No land use hearings are scheduled.

• 2021 Annual Library Report and Trustee Bylaws
• Revision to Open Space Agreement for Property Adjacent to Spring Valley Ranch
• PUD and PUD Amendment Regulations Update
• Resolution Recognizing Contributions of Elbert County Cattleman and Livestock Producers
• Approval of February 23, 2022 Minutes

County Commission

The Elbert County Board of County Commissioners will hold a regular meeting with discussion items including updates from federal representatives, an annual report from Centennial Mental Health, and setting 2023 budget goals. Action items include approving meeting minutes and an intergovernmental agreement regarding the 23rd Judicial Study. No land use hearings are scheduled.

• Discussion of 2023 Budget Goals
• Annual Report from Centennial Mental Health by Executive Director Liz Hickman
• Intergovernmental Agreement Regarding 23rd Judicial Study
• Approval of February 9, 2022 Minutes
• July-December 2021 Six Month Treasurer's Report

The Board approved the Intergovernmental Agreement regarding the 23rd Judicial Study with no public comment and no county funds. They also approved the consent agenda, which included routine items like vouchers and appointments. The meeting included reports from county staff and elected officials, but no other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved Intergovernmental Agreement regarding 23rd Judicial Study (3-0)
• Approved consent agenda including vouchers, appointments, and reports (3-0)
• Approved February 9, 2022 minutes (3-0)
• Approved agenda as presented (3-0)

County Commission

The Elbert County Board of County Commissioners will hold a regular meeting with discussion items including planned unit development (PUD) regulation updates, an update on the Road & Bridge Shop, a proposed transfer of open space to Elizabeth Park and Recreation District, an intergovernmental agreement regarding a judicial study, and the annual economic development report. The board will also consider approval of the January 26, 2022 minutes. No land use hearings are scheduled.

• Discussion of PUD and PUD Amendment Regulation Updates
• Update on Elbert County Road & Bridge Shop
• Transfer of Open Space to Elizabeth Park and Recreation District
• Intergovernmental Agreement Regarding 23rd Judicial Study
• Economic Development Annual Report

The Elbert County Board of County Commissioners held a regular meeting on February 9, 2022, approving the agenda and consent agenda unanimously. No substantive decisions were made; the meeting consisted of reports and discussions on bridge replacements, PUD regulation updates, a new public works facility, a potential open space transfer, a judicial study agreement, and an economic development report. Citizen comments opposed high-voltage lines in the Bijou Basin area.

• Approved agenda as presented (3-0)
• Approved consent agenda as presented (3-0)
• Approved January 25, 2022 minutes (3-0)

County Commission

The Elbert County Board of County Commissioners will hold a regular meeting to address routine consent items, receive reports, and discuss future planning items including 2023 budget goals, the ARP Treasury Final Rule, and county land use regulations. Action items include approving meeting minutes, a subdivision improvement agreement for Spring Valley Ranch Filing 7, and a resolution for election-related intergovernmental agreements. A land use hearing is scheduled for amendments to the Miller Ranch Metropolitan District and Water & Sanitation District service plans.

• Resolution for Road Acceptance - Spring Valley Ranch, Filing 4, Planning Area I, Lot Group A
• Resolution for Road Acceptance - Wild Pointe, William MRK Roads
• Consideration of Approval for Spring Valley Ranch Filing 7 Subdivision Improvement Agreement
• Consideration of Approval for a Resolution Authorizing the County Clerk to enter into IGA's and MOU for 2022 Election Year
• Miller Ranch Service Plan Amendments (SR-21-0044)

The Board approved amendments to the Miller Ranch Metropolitan District and Water & Sanitation District service plans, updating cost estimates and engineering with no boundary changes. The approval included conditions discussed during the hearing. All other action items, including the consent agenda, January 12 minutes, Spring Valley Ranch Filing 7 subdivision improvement agreement, and a resolution authorizing the County Clerk to sign IGAs/MOUs for the 2022 election year, were approved unanimously.

• Approved Miller Ranch Service Plan Amendments with conditions (3-0)
• Approved consent agenda including road acceptance resolutions for Spring Valley Ranch and Wild Pointe (3-0)
• Approved January 12, 2022 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Approved Spring Valley Ranch Filing 7 Subdivision Improvement Agreement (3-0)
• Approved resolution authorizing County Clerk to enter IGAs/MOUs for 2022 election (3-0)

County Commission

The Elbert County Board of County Commissioners is holding a town hall meeting to share updates on county activities and upcoming projects. Following a brief formal presentation, residents can participate in a question-and-answer session. The agenda is primarily informational, with no specific decisions or action items listed.

• Town hall meeting at Elbert Mercantile Building, 24223 Eccles St., Elbert, CO
• Public comment limited to three minutes per person
• Land use hearings scheduled for 1:00 pm on meeting days

County Commission

The Elbert County Commission is holding a regular meeting with organizational appointments, consent agenda items, and several discussion and action items. Key items include road acceptances, a potential sale of the Agate Grain Elevator, and a land use hearing for a BURNCO concrete batch plant. The Miller Ranch service plan amendments are continued to January 26, 2022.

• Resolution for road acceptance - Spring Valley Ranch, Filing 4, Planning Area I, Lot Group A
• Resolution for road acceptance - Wild Pointe, William MRK Roads
• Consideration of sale/transfer of Agate Grain Elevator and personal property
• Write off un-collectable taxes
• BURNCO (EZS-20-0077) - Economic Development Zone Site Plan for concrete batch plant on Lot 5, Prairie View Industrial subdivision

The Board approved the Burnco concrete batch plant site plan (EZS-20-0077) with conditions, and approved the final plat for Spring Valley Ranch Filing 7 (FP-21-0052) with conditions. They also formally approved new commissioner districts and voting precincts, authorized the county manager to sell the Agate Grain Elevator, and approved writing off uncollectable taxes. The Miller Ranch service plan amendments were continued to January 26, 2022.

• Approved Burnco EZS-20-0077 concrete batch plant site plan with conditions (3-0)
• Approved Spring Valley Ranch Filing 7 final plat FP-21-0052 with conditions (3-0)
• Approved organizational resolution with zoning map as Resolution 22-01 (3-0)
• Approved commissioner districts and voting precincts (3-0)
• Granted County Manager authority to complete sale of Agate Grain Elevator (3-0)
• Approved write-off of uncollectable taxes (3-0)
• Continued Miller Ranch Service Plan Amendments to January 26, 2022 (3-0)
• Approved consent agenda including vouchers and reports (3-0)