Huerfano County public meetings in 2021

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will consider a supplemental budget and the adoption of the HC Employee Manual. The body is also reviewing several board appointments and agreements for airport maintenance and computer services.

• Resolution for 2021 Supplemental Budget
• Adoption of HC Employee Manual
• Garver Master Agreement WO #1 for SP Airport Airfield Pavement Maintenance Project
• Hardware, Software & Peopleware Agreement with Computer Information Concepts
• Letters of Interest for Fox Theatre 711 Main and 719 Main

The Huerfano County Board of County Commissioners unanimously approved the 2022 supplemental budget (Resolution #21-64), a new employee policy manual (Resolution #21-65), and agreements for IT services, airfield pavement maintenance, and property negotiations near the Fox Theatre. The board also made multiple appointments to county boards and committees via resolutions #21-49 through #21-63. No substantive decisions were made on land use or the requested reconsideration of building code enforcement.

• Approved 2022 supplemental budget (Resolution #21-64) unanimously
• Adopted new employee policy manual (Resolution #21-65) unanimously
• Approved agreement with Computer Information Concepts, Inc. for new hardware/software unanimously
• Signed Work Order #1 with Garver for airfield pavement maintenance (FAA-funded) unanimously
• Approved material/services agreement with Clint Pipher for Pass Creek Road damages unanimously
• Signed letter of interest to negotiate purchase of property next to Fox Theatre unanimously
• Reappointed Frank Kirkpatrick, Lewis Edmundson, Myrna Falk to Board of Adjustment (unanimous)
• Appointed Darrell Adler, Diane Cotts, Sylvia Stephen to Gardner Main Street Advisory Board (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to adopt the 2022 budget and determine the mill levy to cover costs. The body will also review several contract quotes and grant applications.

• Resolution 21-00 Adopting 2022 Budget
• Resolution 21-00 Set Mill Levy to Defray Cost
• CR 543 Bridge Rehabilitation engineering award recommendation
• Liquor License Renewal Request for Walsenburg Golf Course
• Quotes for Lenovo ThinkStation P350, Schuyler Rubber Co, Smith Detection, and DNL Garage Door Systems

The Board of County Commissioners unanimously adopted the 2022 budget, set the property tax mill levy at 20.691 mills, and appropriated funds for the fiscal year. They also approved several action items, including a $133,500 supplemental spending request for staff bonuses and incentives, and denied a warranty/service agreement quote from Smith Detection. All votes were unanimous.

• Adopted 2022 budget via Resolution #21-46 (unanimous)
• Set mill levy at 20.691 mills via Resolution #21-47 (unanimous)
• Appropriated funds for 2022 via Resolution #21-48 (unanimous)
• Approved $133,500 supplemental spending for staff bonuses (unanimous)
• Denied $8,459 warranty/service agreement from Smith Detection (unanimous)
• Approved $2,500 cash-match for NFF grant (unanimous)
• Approved $1,512.50 for Prutch's Garage Door work (unanimous)
• Approved liquor license renewal for Walsenburg Golf Association (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to review several county maintenance contracts and appointments. The agenda includes personnel decisions and infrastructure repairs for the historic courthouse and airport.

• Appointments of Jim Fowler, Vashti Thomas-Wachterman, and Dale Lyons to the Gardner Main Street Advisory Board
• Common Construction proposal for HC Historic Courthouse 3rd floor ceiling repairs
• Eaton Sales order for SP Airport alarm control box repairs
• Hoehn Architects invoice for Courthouse Masonry Phase 3
• Sage Electric quote for HC Waste Transfer Station compactor electric

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners is conducting a public hearing on the county budget. The body will also consider bulk water applications and operational resolutions.

• Public hearing on the Huerfano County Budget
• GPID Bulk Water application for Doug Winter
• GPID Bulk Water application for Mary Ann Schirmer
• Resolution 2022 Meeting, Hours of Operation & Observed Holidays
• Resolution TAP Regulations Revised

The board unanimously approved setting up a workshop and work group to begin negotiations on an agreement between Huerfano County and Moss Adventures regarding Cuchara Mountain Park. It also approved writing a letter to the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission expressing concerns about coal bed methane development. The board adopted resolutions for the 2022 meeting calendar and amended land use regulations for temporary assembly permits. It denied a bulk water use permit for Doug Winter, directing staff to tell him the board would reconsider if he obtained a camping or building permit.

• Approved agenda and consent agenda unanimously.
• Approved setting up a workshop and work group to negotiate an agreement with Moss Adventures for Cuchara Mountain Park.
• Approved writing a letter to COGCC expressing concerns about coal bed methane development.
• Adopted Resolution #21-41 setting the 2022 meeting calendar, hours, and holidays.
• Adopted Resolution #21-42 amending land use regulations for temporary assembly permits.
• Denied bulk water use permit for Doug Winter; reconsideration possible with camping or building permit.
• Approved bulk water use permit for Mary Ann Schirmer.
• Approved $2,928.00 for crusher screen motor purchase and repairs.

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to approve the November 9 minutes and review October financial reports. The board is deciding on a resolution for Gardner Main Street and various equipment and service quotes.

• Resolution 21-00 Gardner Main Street
• ATIS Service Agreement Quote for Courthouse Elevator
• Electronic Filing System Grant approval request for HC Clerk & Recorder
• J's Container quotes for 20 Ft (Gardner) and 40 Ft (La Veta)
• Wagner Cat 140 M Loader Repair parts for Road & Bridge

The Board unanimously approved Resolution #21-40 creating the Gardner Main Street Advisory Board, which will have 3 to 7 members. They also approved several other items, including an elevator inspection service agreement, an electronic filing grant, and purchases of storage containers. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved Resolution #21-40 creating Gardner Main Street Advisory Board (unanimous)
• Approved ATIS Elevator Inspections service agreement for $800 (unanimous)
• Approved Chairman Cisneros to sign ERTB grant for $39,748 with no county match (unanimous)
• Approved October 2021 prepaid Schedule of Bills (unanimous)
• Approved quotes for 20' connex container for Gardner ($6,200) and 40' for La Veta ($8,500) (unanimous)
• Approved Wagner CAT parts/repairs for Cat140M Loader for $3,892.23 (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners is meeting to review several infrastructure invoices and personnel updates. The body will consider a lease for Land & Hanger Development at the SP Airport and a grant funding request for LVFPD.

• JP Nelson invoice for HC Jail design and construction
• Land & Hanger Development lease for SP Airport
• Grant funding request for LVFPD
• MHC Tire Chain quotes for Road & Bridge
• Prutches Shop Door Repair estimate for Gardner R&B Shop

The Huerfano County Board of County Commissioners approved a $960 invoice from JP Nelson & Associates for jail addition design documents, approved $4,465 for Road & Bridge chains, approved a new airport land lease and hangar development agreement at $0.10 per square foot, and approved $5,000 for South Central Council of Governments membership dues. The board tabled a grant request for the La Veta Fire Protection District to purchase a Lifepak 15 4V and two LUCAS devices, and tabled a door repair for the Gardner Road & Bridge Shop pending another quote. All votes were unanimous, with Commissioner Andreatta abstaining on the consent agenda.

• Approved $960 invoice for jail design documents (unanimous)
• Tabled La Veta Fire Protection District grant request for Lifepak and LUCAS devices (unanimous)
• Approved $4,465 for Road & Bridge chains from MHC Servicing (unanimous)
• Tabled Gardner Road & Bridge Shop door repair pending another quote (unanimous)
• Approved Spanish Peaks Airport land lease and hangar development agreement at $0.10/sq ft (unanimous)
• Approved $5,000 SCCOG annual membership dues (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including DHS and HR status sheets (unanimous, Andreatta abstained)
• Held executive session for property negotiations; no action taken (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to address personnel changes and various administrative approvals. The body is considering water lease agreements for 2022 and several equipment quotes for Road & Bridge.

• HCWCD Water Lease Agreements 2022 for Gardner PID and Huerfano County
• Grant application approval for Watershed Restoration
• Quotes for Road & Bridge: air compressor, barricades, sign delineators, and Lincoln welders
• Appointments for Kerrie Meyler, Kirk Krammer, and Nancy Cruz
• Grant support letter request for Two Peaks Fitness

The board unanimously approved a preliminary letter of support and tentative $27,000 commitment to the La Veta Village Residential Care Center, pending 2022 budget approval. It also approved several action items, including a termination letter, grant application, water lease agreements, and equipment purchases. All votes were unanimous with Commissioners Cisneros and Galusha present; Commissioner Andreatta was absent.

• Approved letter of termination for custodial services at Ray Aguirre Community Center effective Dec 3, 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved 2021 Watershed Restoration Program Grant application for $45,000 with $90,000 budget (unanimous)
• Approved replacement water lease agreement with Gardner Public Improvement District for $19,673.50 (unanimous)
• Approved replacement water lease agreement for Road & Bridge use for $11,804.10 (unanimous)
• Approved revised COVID-19 guidelines expiring Dec 31, 2020 (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of REA-Air Compressor for $1,205.00 (unanimous)
• Approved delineator posts bid from A1 Barricade for $1,900.00 (unanimous)
• Approved Lincoln welder bid from Airgas for $4,890.00 (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners is conducting budget hearings for several departments, including Emergency Services and Economic Development and Tourism. The body will also review personnel changes and various grant and lease requests.

• 2022 Budget Hearings for Emergency Services, IT, and Economic Development & Tourism
• Land & Hanger Development Lease approval request for SP Airport
• Body Cam Grant Application for the Sheriffs Department
• Refrigeration Equipment Freezer quote for Area Agency on Aging
• Scholarship Disbursement Approval for Region 14 Sector Partnership

The Board of County Commissioners unanimously approved a $58,975 Colorado Department of Justice grant for the Sheriff's Department to purchase body cameras. They also approved a $4,106.84 drone training class, a $7,715 refrigerator/freezer purchase, and a $19,905 scholarship disbursement from the Lives Empowered grant. A citizen's request for a fee waiver at the transfer station for road cleanup was approved, and a hangar reclassification request was deferred to a workshop with the Assessor.

• Approved $58,975 grant for sheriff's body cameras (unanimous)
• Approved $4,106.84 drone training class (unanimous)
• Approved $7,715 refrigerator/freezer purchase (unanimous)
• Approved $19,905 Lives Empowered scholarship disbursement (unanimous)
• Approved fee waiver for citizen trash cleanup on County Road 340 (unanimous)
• Deferred hangar reclassification request to workshop with Assessor
• Adopted Proclamation #21-05 for School Choice Week (unanimous)
• Approved October 2021 Schedule of Bills (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to discuss land use applications, grant requests, and local business licenses. The session includes a public hearing for a conditional use permit and an executive session regarding personnel matters.

• SCUP 21-09-30 Leone Sand & Gravel LLC
• Resolution 21-00 Pike National Historic Trail
• Liquor License Extension Request for Tacos on the Fly
• Wood Chipper Grant Application for CDPHE
• Aerator Motor Quotes for Gardner Water & Sanitation

The Board unanimously approved a conditional use permit renewal for Leone's Gravel Pit, a $25,000 wood chipper grant application, and several other routine items. All votes were unanimous with all three commissioners present.

• Approved CUP #21-09-30 for Leone's Gravel Pit renewal (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution #21-39 supporting Pike National Historic Trail feasibility study (unanimous)
• Approved $25,000 wood chipper grant application with county match (unanimous)
• Approved $1,195.04 for two aerator motors and $1,521.70 for a 6-inch Hymax for Gardner PID (unanimous)
• Extended temporary permit for Tacos on the Fly dba Cuchara Yacht Club for 60 days (unanimous)
• Approved closing Clerk & Recorder's office on Election Day, Nov 2, 2021 (unanimous)
• Corrected Oct 12, 2021 minutes to change Andreatta's vote on Land Use to abstained (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to discuss the 2022 preliminary budget and various service agreements. The body is also reviewing a conditional use permit for TKJ Investments.

• CUP 21-15-006 for TKJ Investments
• 2022 Preliminary Budget for Huerfano County Government
• Resolution 21-00 regarding Pike National Trail System
• Opioid Settlement MOU
• Termination of service agreement with Axiom

The Board of County Commissioners unanimously approved the 2022 Huerfano County Government Preliminary Budget, along with several action items including a conditional use permit transfer, a health department appointment, a bulk water use agreement, a contract termination, a GOCO grant expenditure, an opioids settlement MOU, prepaids, an electrical quote, a SIPA agreement, and an executive session. All votes were unanimous, with some abstentions noted.

• Approved 2022 Huerfano County Government Preliminary Budget (unanimous)
• Approved CUP #21-5-006 ownership transfer from Acme Growers to TKJ Investments (unanimous, Andreatta abstained)
• Approved Resolution #21-037 appointing Louise Lopez to Las Animas-Huerfano Counties District Health Department (unanimous)
• Approved bulk water use permit and agreement between Gardner Water and Sewer Public Improvement District and Adam Smith (unanimous)
• Approved Axiom Services Agreement Termination (unanimous)
• Approved $7,000 GOCO grant expenditure for playground equipment at Cuchara Mountain Park (unanimous)
• Approved Colorado Opioids Settlement Memorandum of Understanding (unanimous)
• Approved $809 Sage Electric quote for refrigeration equipment at Huerfano County Community Center (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to discuss several action items, including equipment repairs and public proclamations. The meeting includes a review of the consent agenda and various service quotes.

• Proclamation 21-00 Long-Term Care Residents Month
• Quote for Pedestrian Crossing & CR Signs
• Eaton Sales & Service quote for SP Airport Fuel Pump Repair
• Flowpoint invoice for GPID Bulk Water
• David Wheeler retirement status sheet

The Board of County Commissioners approved several action items, including a $10,082.50 quote from Barricade & Sign for pedestrian crossing and county road signs, a $7,425.83 fuel pump repair at Spanish Peaks Airport, and a $1,095.00 software maintenance renewal. All votes were unanimous with Commissioner Galusha absent. The board also adopted a proclamation for Long-Term Care Residents' Rights Month and heard public comments, including a request for a curve sign on County Road 340.

• Adopted Proclamation #21-04 for Long-Term Care Residents' Rights Month (unanimous)
• Approved $10,082.50 quote from Barricade & Sign for pedestrian crossing and road signs (unanimous)
• Approved $7,425.83 quote from Eaton Sales & Service for fuel pump repair at Spanish Peaks Airport (unanimous)
• Approved $1,095.00 quote from Flowpoint Environmental Systems for GIPD software maintenance renewal (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will review several contracts and agreements, including a Motorola lease-purchase and an Opioid Settlement MOU. The body will also consider personnel pay increases and promotions.

• Resolution 21-00 Motorola Lease-Purchase MOU
• Opioid Settlement MOU Attorney General MOU Agreement
• Real Property Contract for Deed Lot 8, Block 61, Walsenburg Addition
• Pay increases for Bruce Quintana and Sara Pino; promotion for Kevin Archuleta
• Capital Hill Tower Lease Colorado Central Telecom

The Board approved a lease-purchase agreement with Motorola Solutions for radio equipment, a letter of support for a grant application, a tower lease with Colorado Central Telecom, and a contract for deed for county land. It also approved the September 2021 bills, 2022 health care plans, a grant application, and various equipment purchases. All votes were unanimous.

• Adopted Resolution #21-38 authorizing lease-purchase financing with Motorola Solutions, Inc.
• Approved letter of support for La Plaza Inn's Colorado Community Revitalization Grant application.
• Approved tower lease with Colorado Central Telecom at $250/month for 5 years.
• Approved MOU with Downtown Colorado, Inc. for an Americorps VISTA member.
• Approved contract for deed with Stanley K. Mann for $2,000, contingent on verified ownership.
• Approved September 2021 bills totaling $280,672.71.
• Approved 2022 health care plan options from CTSI.
• Approved grant application to Southern Colorado RETAC for $20,000.

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to review financial reports and personnel status sheets. The body will consider several action items including equipment agreements and grant applications.

• Motorola Solutions Equipment Lease-Purchase Agreement for Sheriffs Department Radios
• Trane Service Agreement Renewal for HC Courthouse
• Veteran Service Officer Annual Reimbursement
• SP Airport Hanger Request for Mike Banz
• Board Indexing Documents Grant Application

The Board approved a 5-year lease purchase for radio equipment and software from Motorola Solutions Inc for the Sheriff's Office and Emergency Management, totaling $302,220.99. They also approved a $39,748.00 grant application for the Clerk & Recorder's Office and granted temporary hangar space at Spanish Peaks Airport for $700 for two months. A Trane service agreement renewal for the courthouse failed due to lack of votes. The agenda was amended to move HR status sheets to next week's agenda.

• Approved the September 21, 2021 agenda as amended, moving HR status sheets to next week's agenda.
• Approved the Consent Agenda including minutes, a new hire, and August 2021 financial reports.
• Approved the ERTB Electronic Recording Tech Board Indexing Documents Grant Application for $39,748.00 with no match required.
• Approved temporary hangar space at Spanish Peaks Airport for Mike Banz & Cathy Blaha with a $700 two-month fee paid in advance and a liability release.
• Approved a 5-year lease purchase for radio equipment and software from Motorola Solutions Inc for $302,220.99.
• Failed to approve the Trane Service Agreement Renewal for the courthouse; motion failed with one no vote and two abstentions.

Board of County Commissioners

The Huerfano County Board of County Commissioners is meeting to review several resolutions and purchase quotes. The body will discuss a DOLA grant application focused on increasing affordable housing.

• Resolution 21-00: DOLA Grant Application - Strategies to Increase Affordable Housing
• Resolution 21-00: Amend Resolution 21-27 County Seal
• Quote for Wagner CAT Grader Cutting Edge for Road & Bridge
• Quote for Topar Trailer Dump Trailer for Road & Bridge
• Quote for Scott Signs Banner for Judicial Center Building

The Board approved resolutions to amend the county seal for elected officials, apply for a state grant to study affordable housing strategies, and adopt updated COVID-19 guidelines. They also approved August prepaid bills, denied a vending machine purchase for the airport, and approved spending up to $7,855.40 for grader blades. The board accepted a resignation letter from the economic development contractor and held an executive session on property matters.

• Approved Resolution #21-36 allowing variations of the county seal for elected officials.
• Approved Resolution #21-37 to apply for a Department of Local Affairs grant to study affordable housing strategies.
• Adopted updated COVID-19 guidelines.
• Approved August 2021 prepaid bills.
• Denied purchase of a vending machine for Spanish Peaks Airport ($3,991.28).
• Approved spending up to $7,855.40 for WagnerCat cutting blades for a grader.
• Accepted resignation of Dominic Elizondo from Huerfano County Economic Development and Resiliency.
• Held executive session to discuss property acquisition, lease, or sale; no action taken.

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will consider amendments to resolutions regarding HOA/POA land use approvals and agricultural buildings. The body is also reviewing several quotes and agreements for county infrastructure and administration.

• Resolution 21-00 to amend Resolution 19-30 regarding HOA & POA Approval for Land Use
• Resolution 21-00 to amend Resolution 18-43 regarding Agricultural Buildings
• Architectural Agreement with Form Works Design Group for Fox Theatre
• Advisors Agreement with HBC CPA's for HC Finance
• Invoice from Hoehn Architects for HC Courthouse Phase 3 Masonry

The Board of County Commissioners unanimously approved all 10 action items on the agenda, including a resolution allowing staff approval of agricultural buildings in the agricultural zoning district, a resolution affirming that HOA/POA covenant enforcement is not the county's duty, and several contracts and purchases. All votes were unanimous (3-0). No public comment or appointments were made.

• Approved Resolution #21-34 amending #18-34 to allow staff approval of agricultural buildings (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution #21-35 affirming HOA/POA covenant enforcement rests with associations, not county (unanimous)
• Approved $2,916.49 quote from Eaton Sales & Service for airport troubleshooting/repairs (unanimous)
• Approved $4,480.00 architectural design proposal for Fox Theatre (unanimous)
• Approved $9,000.00 HBC CPA's Advisor Agreement (unanimous)
• Approved $10,900.00 purchase of 6 Surface Pro devices (unanimous)
• Approved $2,009.97 invoice to HOEHN Architects for courthouse masonry (unanimous)
• Approved $891.03 estimate from McCandless Truck Center for cab air suspension (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Huerfano County Board of County Commissioners will meet to discuss land use and appointments. The body is reviewing a generator request for Mountain Tower and several appointments to the HC Building Authority.

• CUP 21A-09-013 Amended Application Generator Request for Mountain Tower
• La Veta Library District Ballot Question (Resolution 21-00)
• HC Building Authority appointments for Jeff Acke, Mary Norby, Melinda Riggle, and Ryan Gies
• COVID-19 Incentive Program for HC Employees
• Culvert replacement quote from Skyline Steel for CR 650

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will hold public hearings on land use and discuss several administrative resolutions. The meeting includes reviews of personnel changes and various equipment and supply purchases.

• Public hearing for CUP 15-010 PW CO CanRE Walsenburg
• Resolution 21-00 to adopt County Seal
• Resolution 21-00 regarding HC Housing Authority Board Members
• Purchase & Sale of Real Property Agreement Amendment for Gardner Development Project
• Intergovernmental Agreements (IGA) for La Veta RE-2 School District and La Veta Regional Library District

The Board approved Conditional Use Permit #15-010 for PW CO CanRE Walsenburg with staff recommendations and conditions, voting 2-1 with Commissioner Andreatta abstaining. They also adopted a county seal, appointed new Housing Authority board members, and approved multiple contracts and purchases, including a bulk water use permit for Edward R. Garcia (2-1, Andreatta no).

• Approved Conditional Use Permit #15-010 for PW CO CanRE Walsenburg (2-1, Andreatta abstained)
• Adopted Resolution #21-27 establishing a Huerfano County seal (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution #21-28 appointing new Housing Authority board members (unanimous)
• Approved amendment to real property purchase agreement with Archuleta Living Trust (unanimous)
• Approved IGAs with RE-2 School District and La Veta Library for election services (unanimous)
• Approved bulk water use permit for Edward R. Garcia (2-1, Andreatta no)
• Approved $11,178.38 for Clerk & Recorder office cabinets from Wood Revolutions (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of chairs for Community Center not to exceed $6,614.60 (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners is reviewing a conditional use permit amendment for a commercial marijuana cultivation facility. The board is also addressing personnel changes and various county equipment and facility purchases.

• CUP 15-010 amendment for Walsenburg Cannabis LLC and PW CO CanRE Walsenburg LLC at 23054 State Highway 160
• Proposed $3,500,000 investment for greenhouses and commercial buildings on 35.03 acres
• Personnel actions: hiring Kenneth Sablich ($33,000), resignation of Larry Leak, and pay increase for Randy Martinez ($28,000 to $35,000)
• Resolution 21-00 to adopt a new County Seal
• Equipment and furniture quotes for the HC Community Center and Clerk's Office

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to review financial reports and several action items. The agenda includes a property purchase and sale agreement for the Gardner Development Project.

• Purchase & Sale of Real Property Agreement for Gardner Development Project
• Fuel Management System subscription agreement with Eaton Sales & Services
• Accessory Building Waiver Request for Richard Schubert
• COSI Scholarship Invoice for Adams State University
• HCCC Fee Waiver Request for SP Harp Retreat

The Board of County Commissioners approved a $90,000 agreement to buy 30 acres from the Archuleta Living Trust for the Gardner Mixed Redevelopment Project, contingent on correcting the legal description and verifying title insurance. They also approved a $3,356 scholarship invoice, a $2,385 fuel management subscription, and a rental fee waiver for Spanish Peaks Harp, all unanimously. Two building requests were directed for inspection and referral to the County Building Authority before approval.

• Approved $90,000 land purchase from Archuleta Living Trust for Gardner Mixed Redevelopment (unanimous)
• Approved $3,356 Adams State University Foundation scholarship invoice (unanimous)
• Approved $2,385 Eaton Fuel Management System subscription (unanimous)
• Granted Community Center rental fee waiver for Spanish Peaks Harp, damage deposit required (unanimous)
• Directed staff to inspect and refer Jill Snead-Williams' building permit renewal to County Building Authority
• Directed inspection and referral of Richard Shubert's accessory building waiver to County Building Authority

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will review financial reports and personnel hires. The body is also deciding on several action items, including a fuel management subscription and a real property agreement.

• Hire of Justin Novak as Detention Officer with an annual salary of $30,000.00
• Eaton Sales & Services subscription for a Fuel Management System with a $900 annual fee per site
• Purchase & Sale of Real Property Agreement for the Gardner Development Project
• Accessory Building Waiver Request for Richard Schubert
• HCCC Fee Waiver Request for SP Harp Retreat

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners is meeting to review personnel changes and several action items. Decisions include grant agreements for development and emergency planning, as well as bulk water applications.

• DOLA REDI Grant Agreement for Gardner Mixed Use Development
• Colorado DHS Grant Award EMPG 21 EM-22-24
• Bulk water applications for A Vanzant, J Blackshear, and R Garcia
• Climate Systems quote for swampcooler repair
• Huerfano RE-1 IGA Agreement for election services

The Board of County Commissioners approved a consent agenda, several contracts, grants, and appointments, and denied two bulk water use permits. All votes were unanimous except for one permit denial that passed 2-1. The board also entered executive session for negotiation strategy and convened as the Board of Equalization.

• Approved consent agenda including tax abatements and HR status sheets (unanimous)
• Appointed Amanda Holleman to Cuchara Mountain Park Advisory Board (unanimous)
• Denied bulk water use permit for Amber Vansant (unanimous)
• Approved training contract with Julie Valdez for up to 90 days (unanimous)
• Approved $1,920 swamp cooler repair quote for jail (unanimous)
• Approved $32,000 EMPG grant from Colorado DHSEM (unanimous)
• Approved $100,000 DOLA REDI grant for Gardner Mixed Use Development (unanimous)
• Denied bulk water use permit for James Blackshear (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will conduct a public hearing regarding Cannabis CUP 15-01. The body is also considering resolutions for building regulations and board appointments.

• Public Hearing: Cannabis CUP 15-01
• Resolution 21-00: HC Building Regulations
• Resolution 21-00: Cuchara Mtn Park Board Appointment
• Resolution 21-00: HC Housing Authority Board Appointments
• Assessor Refund 21-20 for Lance & Jonathan Martinez

The Board unanimously adopted Resolution #21-22, which adopts the Huerfano County Building Regulations and repeals Resolutions #18-77 and #19-22, with minor title and numbering corrections. The Board also approved several appointments, a building waiver, a vehicle tracking contract, and a grant, while denying a bulk water application pending more information.

• Adopted Resolution #21-22, new building regulations (unanimous)
• Appointed Cale Dancho to Cuchara Mountain Park Advisory Board (unanimous)
• Appointed new members to Housing Authority (unanimous)
• Approved building waiver for Jessie Martinez, waived $1,000 fee (unanimous)
• Denied Gardner P.I.D. bulk water application for Matthew R. Ginn (unanimous)
• Approved Verizon Connect vehicle tracking at $604.80/month (unanimous)
• Approved $100,000 state grant for Sheriff's Department (unanimous)
• Donated $400 to Farm Bureau Ag Appreciation Dinner (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Huerfano County Board of County Commissioners will review land use plat amendments and several grant applications. The body will also address personnel changes and a change order for the county jail.

• LU-21-010 Plat Amendment (Triangle Investment Group)
• LU-21-017 Plat Amendment (Scott & Joan Booker)
• FAA ARPA Grant Application for SP Airport
• ACRGP Grant Application for SP Airport
• Rain Building Change Order 04 for Huerfano County Jail

The Huerfano County Board of County Commissioners unanimously approved the agenda, consent agenda, and all 10 action items, including grants for the courthouse, airport, and COVID-19 recovery, as well as contracts and plat amendments. Two plat amendments for Panadero Development were approved with no conditions. The board also accepted resignations and new hires as part of the consent agenda.

• Approved July 27 agenda as amended (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including HR hires and resignations (unanimous)
• Approved LU-21-010 plat amendment for Triangle Investment Group (unanimous)
• Approved LU-21-017 plat amendment for Doncho, Booker, Yurtinus (unanimous)
• Approved bulk water use permit for Frances Harris (unanimous)
• Approved deputy coroner contract with conditions (unanimous)
• Approved $5,000 contribution to Huerfano County Economic Development (unanimous)
• Approved $224,961 History Colorado grant application for courthouse (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners is meeting to review a consent agenda and several action items. The body will consider bulk water applications and various letters and agreements regarding county services.

• GPID Bulk Water Application for Geoffery & Erica Thompson
• GPID Bulk Water Application for Henry Provine
• Contract Termination Letter for Spanish Peaks Airport
• Paintcare Agreement for paint recycling
• Taylor Fence Quote for GPID Gardner Well

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners is reviewing personnel resignations and several administrative contracts. Key discussions include the formation of a regional solid waste district and the termination of a contract with Spanish Peaks Airport.

• Resignations of Brian Musilli (Road and Bridge, $40,338.81) and Mary Grissom (Land Use, $30,500.00)
• Proposed PaintCare agreement for architectural paint recycling
• Contract termination letter for Spanish Peaks Airport effective August 13, 2021
• Support letter for Cuchara Mountain Park Trail Accelerator Grant
• Request for a regional solid waste district plan involving Las Animas and Huerfano counties

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a public meeting to discuss land use applications and various county contracts. The body is deciding on several resolutions and equipment purchases for road and bridge and sheriff services.

• CUP 21-15-003 SCG Holding LLC
• LU 21-010 and LU 21-017 BH2 Land Surveying
• Resolution 21-00 Amending 19-30 HOA/POA
• Fuel system card readers and dispensers from Eaton Sales and Kubat Equipment
• Motorola software quote for HC Sheriff Department

The Board of County Commissioners unanimously approved a $200,000 award from the Department of Local Affairs Energy and Mineral Impact Assistance Fund for the Fox Theatre Phase 1 Rehabilitation Project. The board also approved a resolution adopting a county inventory policy, a flood study agreement with FEMA and the Colorado Water Conservation Board, and a lease-purchase agreement for Motorola Solutions software for the Sheriff's Office. A water permit application for Geoffrey & Erica Thompson was denied due to unclear language, with direction to resubmit a new application.

• Approved $200,000 DOLA award for Fox Theatre Phase 1 Rehabilitation (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution #21-23 adopting a County Inventory Policy (unanimous)
• Approved Flood Study Memorandum of Agreement with CWCB and FEMA (unanimous)
• Approved Lease-Purchase Agreement for Motorola Solutions software for Sheriff's Office (unanimous)
• Denied water permit for Geoffrey & Erica Thompson; new application required (unanimous)
• Approved transfer of CUP 21-15-003 from SCG Services LLC to SCG Holding LLC with reversion condition (unanimous)
• Approved $16,235 quote for Petrovend Card Reader Fuel Management System (unanimous)
• Approved $31,750 quote for two Wayne Reliance dispensers and pumps (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to approve the agenda and handle public comments. The meeting includes an appointment for an Enterprise Fleet Management position and an executive session for legal consultation.

• Appointment of Enterprise Fleet Management
• Executive session for Attorney legal advice

The Board of County Commissioners held a special meeting on July 6, 2021, approving the agenda and hearing a presentation from Enterprise Fleet Management on partnering with the county. They then entered an executive session for attorney consultation on legal questions, with no action taken, and reconvened to adjourn.

• Approved the July 6, 2021 agenda by unanimous vote.
• Heard a presentation from Enterprise Fleet Management on fleet planning analysis.
• Held an executive session for legal advice under C.R.S. 24-6-402(4)(b); no action taken.
• Reconvened regular session and adjourned by unanimous vote.

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The Board of County Commissioners is reviewing a proposed noise ordinance to regulate sound levels from vehicles and non-vehicular sources in unincorporated areas. The board is also considering several personnel actions and various county contracts and permits.

• Ordinance 21-01: Proposed noise regulations with fines ranging from $30 to $300
• Re-hire of Jeremy Reno as Detention Officer with an annual salary of $30,000
• CUP 15-003: Proposal to remove 'No Transfer' clause
• Liquor License Permit Application for JW Ranch LLC
• Lift 4 Proposal for Cuchara Mountain Park

The Board of County Commissioners unanimously approved the second reading of Ordinance #21-01 regulating noise on public and private property, which will take effect in 30 days. They also adopted Resolution #21-20 for a strategic direction and Resolution #21-21 for a new county logo. All other action items, including the June 2021 bills, emergency management purchases, and a grant application, were approved unanimously.

• Approved Ordinance #21-01 (noise regulation) on second reading, effective in 30 days.
• Adopted Resolution #21-20 (strategic direction for county government).
• Adopted Resolution #21-21 (new county logo).
• Approved payment of June 2021 Schedule of Bills.
• Approved $4,877.79 for 3 training mannequins and 25 CERT kits (100% reimbursable).
• Approved $1,500.00 annual subscription renewal with ALLDATA.
• Approved $670.00 purchase of blade bits from 4Rivers Equipment (lowest of two bids).
• Approved application for $25,000.00 Recycling Resources Economic Opportunity Mini-Grant.

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to discuss a noise regulations ordinance and a mission and values resolution. The body is also reviewing a conditional use permit for SCG Services and several county contracts and bills.

• Ordinance 21-01 Noise Regulations
• Resolution 21-20 HC Mission & Values
• CUP 15-003 Remove No Transfer Clause (SCG Services)
• Liquor License Permit Application for JW Ranch LLC
• RREO Grant Approval Request for Recycling Resources Economic Opportunity

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The Board of County Commissioners will consider pay increases for five employees. The body will also review several purchase requests and change orders for county infrastructure and technology.

• Pay increases for Giana Barela, Carmen Collins, Tammie DeTray, April Romero, and Deanna Soechting
• Generator purchase request via AFN Grant
• Hoehn Architects Invoice Phase 3 Masonry
• Raine Building Change Order 2 (Trash Enclosure Fencing) and Change Order 3 (Door Openers)
• Parking lot assistance request for La Veta Village

The board unanimously approved all action items, including purchasing two mobile generators for $17,203 (100% reimbursable via the 2021 AFN Grant), paying $7,517.12 to Hoehn Architects, buying $4,293 in network switches, and approving up to $17,203.99 for new meeting room equipment. They also signed an intergovernmental agreement for the November 2, 2021 coordinated election, approved delivery of 200 tons of road base for the La Veta Village Assisted Living parking lot, and approved two change orders for the Raine Building project. The board entered executive session for personnel and negotiation matters, taking no action, and adjourned.

• Approved purchase of two mobile generators for $17,203, fully reimbursable through the 2021 AFN Grant
• Approved payment of $7,517.12 to Hoehn Architects for architectural services
• Approved purchase of network switches for $4,293 to replace aging equipment and improve security
• Approved purchase of new meeting room equipment from B&H Photo up to $17,203.99, ensuring no county tax
• Approved signing IGA for election services with Huerfano County Clerk and City of Walsenburg for the November 2, 2021 coordinated election
• Approved paying $402.16 of $8,402.16 for radio antenna replacement, with E911 Board covering the rest
• Approved delivery of up to 200 tons of road base for La Veta Village Assisted Living parking lot
• Approved Change Order #2 for trash enclosure fencing ($5,147.10) and Change Order #3 for hood openers ($4,950.00) for Raine Building

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The Board of County Commissioners approved the transfer of a Colorado liquor license and granted a temporary 120-day license for TacosOnTheFly dba Cuchara Yacht Club, pending processing by the state. The motion passed unanimously. The meeting was otherwise procedural and adjourned shortly after.

• Approved Colorado liquor license transfer for TacosOnTheFly dba Cuchara Yacht Club (unanimous)
• Granted temporary liquor license for 120 days pending state processing (unanimous)

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The Board of County Commissioners will meet to discuss land use permits and a new noise regulation ordinance. The body will also review several personnel changes and financial reports.

• Ordinance 21-00 Noise Regulation on Public & Private Property
• CUP 21-012 BH2 Land Survey
• CUP 21-014 JW Cattle Ranch
• TUP 21-006 Rocky Mtn Star Stare
• Resolution 21-00 Rural Jump Start Zone Tax

The Board of County Commissioners unanimously approved Ordinance #21-01 (noise regulations) on first reading, adopted resolutions appointing three trustees to the Spanish Peaks Library District, and enacted Resolution #21-19 creating a Rural Jump-Start Zone program. They also approved a $50,000 bond requirement for Jade Communication's fiber optic excavation permit amendment, a temporary use permit for the Rocky Mountain Star Stare event with five variances, and several other routine items.

• Approved amendment to Jade Communication's right-of-way permit to include County Roads 360, 361, 362, 420, 421, requiring an additional $50,000 bond (unanimous)
• Waived rental fees for Health Solutions' wellness events at the Community Center, with $300 deposit (unanimous)
• Approved CUP #21-012 minor plat amendment for Lots 3A & 4A, Block 5, Albright Addition (unanimous)
• Approved CUP #21-014 for JW Cattle Ranch guest ranch with one-year compliance review condition (unanimous)
• Approved SCG Services marijuana CUP amendment for 20 Nexus hoop houses (unanimous)
• Approved TUP #21-006 for Rocky Mountain Star Stare with five variances including reduced fee and no performance bond (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance #21-01 noise regulations on first reading and publication (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolutions #21-16, #21-17, #21-18 appointing Evonda Woessner, Helen Nuce, Norine Copeland to library board (unanimous)

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The Board of County Commissioners will meet to discuss various action items, including land use amendments and road agreements. The body is also reviewing personnel changes and several contract-related requests.

• CUP 15-005 Amendment Request for Pops Farms
• Proposed Trail Crossing on County Road 358 by Colorado Parks & Wildlife
• CDBG De-Obligation Letter for DOLA Contract No. H9CDB19002
• Culvert quotes from ACE Irrigation and Skyline Steel for CR 531 & 565
• Cooperative Road Agreement with USFS

The Board of County Commissioners approved a resolution on redistricting, several contracts, and other administrative items. They also amended a conditional use permit for Pops Farm Inc. and approved the purchase of pedestrian crossing signs for County Road 358.

• Approved Resolution No. 21-15 on redistricting (unanimous)
• Approved letter to DOLA for de-obligation of $112,448.10 in CDBG funds (unanimous)
• Amended CUP #15-005 to remove non-transferable clause (2-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved purchase and installation of up to 4 pedestrian crossing signs on CR 358 (unanimous)
• Approved letter to Senators Bennet and Hickenlooper for federal funds for Emergency Operations building (unanimous)
• Approved Energy Performance Contracting proposal award to McKinstry (unanimous)
• Approved two replacement water lease agreements (unanimous)
• Approved culvert replacement quote from SkylineSteel for $13,651.40 (unanimous)

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The Huerfano County Board of County Commissioners will meet to discuss land use permits and county regulations. The body is deciding on a conditional use permit for Sangre de Cristo Tiny Homes and new camping regulations.

• CUP 20-011 Sangre de Cristo Tiny Homes
• Resolution 21-00 Camping Regulations
• DOLA Grant Approval to Apply REDI Grant
• Granite Service Agreement Phone Voice Services
• Liquor License Renewal for Gardner Liquor

The Board of County Commissioners unanimously approved a resolution amending regulations for camping on private land, a $20,100 budgeting software bid from CLEARGOV, and letters of support for wildfire and broadband grants. They also approved a DOLA REDI grant application, water rights case, liquor license renewals, and multiple human services contracts. All actions were approved unanimously with no denials or tabling.

• Adopted Resolution #21-14 amending camping regulations on private land (unanimous)
• Approved $20,100 bid for CLEARGOV budgeting software (unanimous)
• Approved letter of support for Forest Restoration and Wildfire Risk Mitigation grant (unanimous)
• Approved letter of support for CSU broadband plan EDA grant (unanimous)
• Approved DOLA REDI grant application up to $100,000 with $100,000 match (unanimous)
• Approved $535 payment to Kastner Engineering for water rights case #21CW008 (unanimous)
• Approved Gardner Liquor Store annual renewal (unanimous)
• Approved Special Event Liquor Permit for Spanish Peaks Alliance for Wildfire Protection (unanimous)

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The Huerfano County Board of County Commissioners will meet to discuss land use requests and local resolutions. The body is deciding on revised camping regulations and a resolution opposing Initiative 16.

• Resolution 21-00 HC Revised Camping Regulations
• Resolution 21-00 BOCC Opposing Initiative 16
• CUP 15-010 PW CO CanRE Walsenburg, LLC Transfer Request
• Bulk Water Applications for Debra Gonzales and Don & Elizabeth Monroe
• Masonry Phase 3 Invoice for HC Jail

The Board approved the transfer of Conditional Use Permit #15-010 from DDS Ltd and Twin Peaks Joint Venture to PW CO CanRE Walsenburg LLC and Walsenburg Cannabis LLC, subject to conditions including background checks and odor control. The Board also postponed action on camping regulations, approved multiple resolutions and payments, and accepted federal coronavirus recovery funds.

• Approved transfer of CUP #15-010 to PW CO CanRE Walsenburg LLC and Walsenburg Cannabis LLC (2-0, Andreatta abstained)
• Postponed action on camping regulations on private land (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution #21-12 opposing Ballot Initiative 16 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution #21-13 appointing Lisa Wagner to library board (unanimous)
• Approved bulk water permit for Debra Gonzales (unanimous)
• Denied bulk water permit for Don and Elizabeth Monroe (unanimous)
• Approved $8,000 payment to Spanish Peaks Business Alliance (unanimous)
• Approved CDOT grant application up to $1.8M with $200K match (unanimous)

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The Board of County Commissioners is meeting to review land use and infrastructure agreements. The body will discuss a private airstrip application and several road-related items.

• Land Use CUP 21-007 Private Airstrip
• Houston Materials Exchange Agreement
• County Road 572
• Train Depot Lease Agreement with City of Walsenburg
• Common Construction Invoice for BOCC Meeting Room Remodel

The Huerfano County Board of County Commissioners unanimously approved Conditional Use Permit #21-007 for a private airstrip on Lot 98, Turkey Ridge Ranch, with conditions including no structures, personal use only, and compliance with FAA regulations. The board also approved several action items, including a building lease for the Welcome Center, a $1,265 platform construction proposal, and a VFA grant for wildfire PPE. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved CUP #21-007 for private airstrip (unanimous)
• Approved agreement for exchange of materials/services with James Houston (unanimous)
• Approved $1,265 platform construction proposal from Common Construction (unanimous)
• Approved building lease with City of Walsenburg for Welcome Center at 400 Main St (unanimous)
• Approved La Veta Fire Protection District VFA grant application for $3,850 with 50% cost share (unanimous)
• Approved Jade Communications Road & Bridge permit request (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including cell phone stipend changes and assessor abatement (unanimous)

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The Board of County Commissioners will conduct public hearings regarding a camping ordinance and international property maintenance codes. The body will also review various service agreements and payroll status changes.

• Public hearing on Camping Ordinance
• Public hearing on International Property Maintenance Code
• Review of herbicide quotes for Noxious Weed & SP Airport
• Armstrong Service Agreement for SP Airport
• Garver Master Service Agreement for SP Airport

The Board of County Commissioners approved all action items on the April 27, 2021 agenda, including a $43,359.70 parking lot fill, striping and seal quote from Walsenburg Sand & Gravel Co. Inc., a $3,952.54 Centurylink cable invoice, the April 2021 Schedule of Bills, a $2,183.56 noxious weed herbicide bid from Keystone Pest Solutions, and professional services agreements with Armstrong Consultants and Garver LLC for airport projects. They also approved two Road & Bridge permit applications (Commissioner Andreatta abstained on one), a wastewater collection system statement of work for the Gardner Public Improvement District, and postponed action on the Sheriff's Office cell phone issuance request for further discussion with the Sheriff. All other motions passed unanimously.

• Approved $43,359.70 parking lot fill, striping & seal bid from Walsenburg Sand & Gravel (unanimous)
• Approved $3,952.54 Centurylink cable invoice #4477299 (unanimous)
• Approved April 2021 Schedule of Bills (unanimous)
• Approved $2,183.56 noxious weed herbicide bid from Keystone Pest Solutions (unanimous)
• Approved professional services agreement with Armstrong Consultants for airport grants/master plan (unanimous)
• Approved master agreement with Garver LLC for airport striping and pavement maintenance (unanimous)
• Approved Road & Bridge permits 21-04(L) & 21-05(L) for Heath Andreatta Excavating (2-0, Andreatta abstained)
• Postponed Sheriff's Office cell phone issuance request for discussion with Sheriff (unanimous)

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The Board of County Commissioners is meeting to discuss a waste collection system business plan and a subdivision exemption request. The body will also review several invoices and grant award requests.

• Waste Collection System Business Plan presented by Ray Fisher
• LU 21-005 Subdivision Exemption Request from Warner Smith
• USFS Cost Share Agreement for Spring Creek Fuel Reduction
• Grant Award Approval Request for Noxious Weed Fund
• Ambulance Service License for SP Regional Medical Center

The board unanimously approved the agenda, consent agenda, and eight action items, including a $6,000 agreement with the Huerfano County Fire Protection District for countywide extrication services, a $3,398.50 Zoom invoice, a $18,337 noxious weed grant, and a consulting agreement with David L. Sheridan. They also approved LU Permit #21-005 for a subdivision exemption for Warner Smith, with Commissioner Andreatta abstaining. The board entered executive session for negotiations and adjourned without further substantive discussion.

• Approved agenda as amended (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including payroll status change for Nick Vigil resignation (unanimous)
• Approved LU Permit #21-005 subdivision exemption for Warner Smith (2-0-1, Andreatta abstained)
• Approved Resolution #21-11 cancelling outstanding Human Services warrants (unanimous)
• Approved $3,398.50 Zoom Video Communications invoice (unanimous)
• Approved $6,000 fire extrication services agreement with Fire Protection District (unanimous)
• Approved $18,337 noxious weed grant with 1:1 match (unanimous)
• Approved consulting agreement with David L. Sheridan at $50/hr, max 20 hours, $.56/mile (unanimous)

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The Board of County Commissioners will meet to discuss county government credit card policy and an agreement for the exchange of materials with Mitch Houston. The body will also review a service quote for R&B Crusher repair.

• Credit Card Policy for Huerfano County Government
• PMC Service Quote for R&B Crusher Repair
• Exchange of Materials Agreement with Mitch Houston
• Schrader Group Invoice for EOC Design
• Proclamation 21-00 for National Telecommunicators Week

The Board of County Commissioners approved several routine items, including a $16,768.96 crusher repair quote, an updated credit card policy with new limits, and a $6,313.79 building fee waiver. A proposed Exchange of Materials Agreement was discussed but no action was taken. The meeting included an executive session with no action taken afterward.

• Approved April 13, 2021 agenda (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including payroll transfers and $1,416 Schrader Group invoice (unanimous)
• Approved Proclamation 21-02 for National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week (unanimous)
• Approved $16,768.96 crusher repair quote from PMC Power Motive (unanimous)
• Approved March 2021 Prepaids Schedule (unanimous)
• Approved credit card policy update adding BOCC Admin $4,000 limit and IT/GIS Director $10,000 limit (unanimous)
• Approved $6,313.79 building fee waiver for Brett Corsentino (unanimous)
• Discussed Exchange of Materials Agreement with Pass Creek Cabin LLC; no action taken

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The Board of County Commissioners will meet to consider a consent agenda including payroll changes and tax abatements. The board will also review grant awards and service agreements for airport and judicial projects.

• Abatement schedules for Dakota Mobile Home Park, Barbara Goodall, and Joseph Zubal
• CDHSEM Grant Award 2021 Access & Functional Needs Whole Community
• FAA Grant Application for SP Airport
• RPI Service Agreement for Economic Development Retail Support & Entrepreneurship
• USFS Cost Share Agreement for Spring Creek Fuel Reduction

The Huerfano County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the consent agenda, which included the retirement of Road & Bridge Operator Brian Musilli, the resignation of Dustin Beasley, the hiring of Destry DeWolf as Veterans Officer, and three abatement schedules. They also approved a $22,286 grant from the Colorado Department of Public Safety for the 2021 Access & Functional Needs Whole Community Inclusion Grant Program. Other approvals included a $13,000 FAA grant for Spanish Peaks Airport improvements, a change order saving $29,986.50 on the courthouse project, a $64,300 consulting agreement for a Retail Support and Entrepreneurship Action Plan, a non-funded challenge cost share agreement for Spring Creek Fuel Reduction, a $23,000 water quality grant for Gardner, a $2,800 dumpster purchase, and renewal of insurance coverage for $2,715.

• Approved the April 6, 2021 agenda as presented.
• Approved the consent agenda including personnel changes and abatements.
• Approved the $22,286 grant for the 2021 Access & Functional Needs Whole Community Inclusion Grant Program.
• Approved submitting a $13,000 FAA grant for Spanish Peaks Airport improvements.
• Accepted change order #OCO-009 for the courthouse, saving $29,986.50.
• Approved a $64,300 consulting agreement with RPI Consulting for a Retail Support and Entrepreneurship Action Plan.
• Approved a non-funded challenge cost share agreement with the USDA Forest Service for Spring Creek Fuel Reduction.
• Approved a $23,000 water quality grant for Gardner and a $2,800 dumpster purchase.

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners is meeting to discuss personnel updates, including two resignations and one new hire. The body is also reviewing several grant awards and service agreements, including a $22,286 award for emergency management.

• Grant award of $22,286 from the Colorado Division of Homeland Security & Emergency Management for Access & Functional Needs
• Hiring of Destry DeWolf as Veterans Officer with an annual salary of $14,372.85
• Resignation of Brian Musilli (Operator, Road and Bridge) effective May 3, 2021
• Resignation of Dustin Beasley (Veterans Officer)
• Abatement schedules for Dakota Mobile Home Park, Barbara Goodall, and Joseph Zubal

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The Board of County Commissioners will meet to discuss land use requests and various service agreements. The body is considering appointments for county engineers and a state wrestling champion resolution.

• Engineering Service Agreement with Meyer & Sams Inc Engineering
• CUP 15-006 Transfer Request for ACME Growers
• Certificate of Occupancy Request for Howard Sweeney
• Service Agreements for Fiesta Park with Art Cruz and Jim Garcia
• Agreement with Hoehn Architects for HC Courthouse & Jail

The Board approved removing the non-transferable clause from Conditional Use Permit #15-006 for ACME Growers, LLC, with Commissioner Andreatta abstaining. They also approved a series of archery shoots at Cuchara Mountain Resort, subject to a final plan being submitted to the County Administrator. Several resolutions and contracts were approved, including appointing Bruce Roscoe as County Engineer and approving a $25,030 masonry contract for the courthouse and jail.

• Approved the March 30, 2021 agenda and consent agenda, including new hire Joshua House as Recreation Coordinator.
• Approved Cuchara Valley Archery's use of Cuchara Mountain Resort for archery shoots on June 12, July 24, and August 8, 2021, pending a final plan.
• Approved removal of the non-transferable clause from Conditional Use Permit #15-006 for ACME Growers, LLC.
• Adopted Resolution #21-09 proclaiming April 10, 2021 as Dale 'DJ' Van Matre Day.
• Adopted Resolution #21-10 appointing Bruce Roscoe as County Engineer and GMS Engineering as on-call engineer.
• Approved the Master Agreement for Professional Services with Meyer & Sams, Inc. dba/GMS, Inc. for the Gardner Public Improvement District.
• Approved seasonal contracts for Fiesta Park for Art Cruz and Jim Garcia, May 1 to September 30, 2021.
• Approved a $25,030 contract with Hoehn Architects, PC for the courthouse and jail masonry project.

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The Huerfano County Board of County Commissioners will meet to discuss land use requests and various service contracts. The body is reviewing a Certificate of Occupancy for Howard and Loretha Sweeny and a CUP request for Sheep Mountain.

• CUP 15-006 Remove Transfer Clause Request for Sheep Mountain
• Certificate of Occupancy Request for Howard & Loretha Sweeny
• CCT Business Service Exchange Agreement
• Renewal Quote for Esri Inc
• Network Troubleshooter Quote for Information Technology

The board unanimously approved the consent agenda, including the March 16 minutes, an EOC design invoice, a resignation, a credit card signer change, a status change, and March payables. They also approved a $1,198 annual agreement with Colorado Central Telecom, a $10,200 GIS software renewal, a $500.26 cable verifier purchase, $8,225 for staff training, a $25,000 change order for door power, and a $9,000 payment to La Veta Village. Two items were postponed: the ACME Growers CUP condition removal and Howard Sweeny's certificate of occupancy. The board entered executive session and took no action.

• Approved amended agenda for March 23, 2021
• Approved consent agenda including March 16 minutes, Schrader Group invoice ($13,416), Brunelli resignation, credit card signer change, Brooks status change, and March payables
• Approved Business Services Exchange Agreement with Colorado Central Telecom ($1,198/year)
• Approved ESRI GIS renewal quote ($10,200)
• Approved Amazon purchase for Fluke Networks cable verifier ($500.26)
• Approved sending 5 staff to Professional Development Academy ($8,225)
• Approved GH Phipps Change Order for power to 14 doors ($25,000)
• Approved $9,000 payment to La Veta Village with note of no more funds without additional request

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The Board of County Commissioners will discuss a business service exchange with Central Telecom and several land use requests. The body is also reviewing software renewal quotes and payroll changes.

• Business Service Exchange Agreement with Central Telecom for wireless internet services at Sheep Mountain
• Request from ACME Growers to remove the non-transferable clause from CUP 15-006
• Certificate of Occupancy request for 619 Black Diamond Drive (Howard and Loretha Sweeney)
• Esri Inc software maintenance renewal quote totaling $10,200.00
• Appointment of Chip White

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The Board of County Commissioners will meet to consider several personnel changes and legal agreements. The agenda includes the appointment of a County Attorney and Deputy Attorney, as well as a ground lease for the SP Airport.

• Appointment of County Attorney Garrett Sheldon and Deputy Attorney Matthew Krob
• SP Airport Ground Lease with M3 LLC
• Liquor License Renewal Request for Timbers Restaurant at Cuchara Mountain Park
• Allen Builders COP #12 for Judicial Center Handrail Replacement
• Engineering Probable Cost Opinion for CR 611 Bridge & Culvert

The Board of County Commissioners unanimously approved a two-year attorney retention contract with Garrett Sheldon, effective April 1, 2021, and a legal representation agreement with Krob Law Office, LLC. They also passed Resolution 21-08 appointing Garrett Sheldon as County Attorney and Matthew Krob as Deputy County Attorney for a term expiring April 1, 2023. Additionally, the board denied the 2019 SHS Special Grant (2019 EMPG) and approved several other items including a change order for the Judicial Center stairs, an airport grant application, and a ground lease transfer.

• Approved moving BOCC Minutes to Action Items List on Consent Agenda
• Approved Consent Agenda including rehire of Rod Smircich, new hire Dustin Beasley, status changes, phone stipend, and tax abatement for Solorzano
• Approved March 9, 2021 minutes as amended
• Approved Resolution 21-07 proclaiming March 20, 2021 as Farmer and Rancher Appreciation Day
• Approved attorney retention contract with Garrett Sheldon for two years starting April 1, 2021
• Approved legal representation agreement with Krob Law Office, LLC
• Approved Resolution 21-08 appointing Garrett Sheldon as County Attorney and Matthew Krob as Deputy County Attorney until April 1, 2023
• Denied acceptance of 2019 SHS Special Grant (2019 EMPG)

Board of County Commissioners

The Huerfano County Board of County Commissioners is meeting to approve a consent agenda and discuss action items including road maintenance, a radio system, herbicide quotes, and new hires. The meeting is open to the public via Zoom.

• Road maintenance request for CR 521.2
• Point to Point Radio System for GPID
• Herbicide quotes for noxious weed control
• New hires: Larry Leak, Jeffrey Bensman, Samuel Gudmestad
• Small Business Relief Program and DOLA Grant Reopening

The Huerfano County Board of County Commissioners approved a consent agenda including new hires and February bills, and took action on several items. They reopened the Department of Local Affairs Small Business Relief Grant for eligible businesses to apply from March 9-23, 2021, to disburse remaining funds before April 1. The board also approved multiple purchases, including a radio system, herbicides, iPads, and an engine kit, and waived building permit fees for the Water Conservancy District and Zayo Group.

• Approved consent agenda including new hires and February bills (unanimous)
• Approved $798 airFiber 60LR Radio System for Gardner Public Improvement District (unanimous)
• Approved $1,485 purchase of pre-emergent herbicides (unanimous)
• Approved $1,560 invoice to Roland's 2 Guys & Truck for office move (unanimous)
• Approved $4,319.88 for 6 Apple iPads and keyboards for Emergency Dispatch (unanimous)
• Reopened Small Business Relief Grant for applications March 9-23, 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved $22,000 Huerfano Art Program 2021 Work Agreement with SPACE Studios LLC (unanimous)
• Waived $900 permit fee for Zayo Group right-of-way excavation (unanimous)

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The Huerfano County Board of Commissioners will hold a public meeting with staff, including a consent agenda and action items. The board will consider land use items such as a conditional use permit transfer, a vacation easement request, and an accessory building waiver. They will also review grant awards and applications, service agreements, and a liquor license renewal.

• CUP 21-001 Accessory Building Waiver Request
• LU 20-026 Vacation Easement Request
• Grant Award Letter Small Business Development Center
• Liquor License Renewal Dog Bar & Grill
• Otis Elevator Service Agreement Judicial Center

The Huerfano County Board of County Commissioners approved a $3,000 donation to the Southern Colorado Small Business Development Center for e-commerce classes, transferred a conditional use permit to Greenleaf Growers with conditions, and approved a new conditional use permit for a dwelling and shop. The board also approved the 2021 County Operating Plan, several equipment purchases, and a liquor license renewal.

• Approved $3,000 donation to Southern Colorado Small Business Development Center for e-commerce classes (unanimous)
• Approved transfer of Conditional Use Permit #17-019 to Greenleaf Growers with $1,500 fee, $10,000 deposit, and conditions (Andreatta abstained)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit #21-001 for single-family dwelling and shop (unanimous)
• Approved vacation of easement LU#20-026 for Bradley Bosick (unanimous)
• Approved 2021 Huerfano County Operating Plan (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of up to three concrete block forms at $435 each (unanimous)
• Approved $400/month elevator maintenance contract for Judicial Center (unanimous)
• Approved annual liquor license renewal for Dog Bar & Grill (unanimous)

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The Huerfano County Board of County Commissioners will hold a public meeting with staff, including public hearings on a septic system variance and a conditional use permit. The board will also consider consent agenda items and several action items, including accessory building waiver requests, a grant award, and a liquor license renewal.

• Public hearing: Bosick Easement Vacation – LU-0026
• Public hearing: Bradley – CUP 21-001
• Accessory Building Waiver Request – Ricky Lowell & Jackie Huls
• Accessory Building Waiver Request – Richard & Kathryn Katter
• Liquor License Renewal – Cuchara Spirits

The Board of County Commissioners unanimously approved the consent agenda, including minutes, a phone stipend, a consulting agreement, and the February 2021 Schedule of Bills. They postponed indefinitely two accessory building waiver requests (Ricky Lowell/Jackie Huls and Richard/Kathryn Katter) until a new policy is in place. The board also approved several financial items, including a tax abatement, a software quote, a rental waiver, a vacation rollover, PPE purchase, a storage project contribution, a grant acceptance, and a liquor license renewal. No public comment was received, and an executive session was held with no action taken.

• Approved consent agenda including Feb 16 minutes, phone stipend, MGT consulting agreement, and Feb 2021 bills (unanimous)
• Postponed indefinitely accessory building waiver for Lot 85 Colorado Land & Grazing (unanimous)
• Postponed indefinitely accessory building waiver for Lot 8 South Winds Ranch (unanimous)
• Approved tax abatement #21-14 for Keybank National Association, $117.07 (unanimous)
• Approved Salamander Inventory App quote, $1,780 annually (unanimous)
• Approved rental waiver for American Legion Post 16 on Feb 27, 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved one-time vacation rollover for Sheriff's Office and Detention employees (unanimous)
• Approved $5,959.04 PPE purchase for Gardner Public Improvement District (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Huerfano County Board of County Commissioners is meeting to consider a consent agenda and action items, including a building department fee increase request, grant applications, and several contracts. The meeting includes public comment and executive session if needed.

• Fees Increase Request HC Building Department
• Grant Application Request CPW Impact Assistance
• GH Phipps COR E13060 Vehicle Gate Fob Request
• Pitney Bowes Lease Agreement Postage Machine
• Redwing Electric Proposal Airport Baseboard Heat

The Board of County Commissioners unanimously approved the consent agenda, including minutes, invoices, job descriptions, and abatements. They also approved several action items: a revised COSI scholarship commitment, a Parks and Wildlife grant application, a fob reader for the courthouse gate, a postage machine lease, an electric heater for the airport caretaker house, a heat pump for the courthouse, and a quit claim deed for the Gardner Community Center. The board requested a business model from the solid waste committee before further action.

• Approved consent agenda with minutes, invoices, job descriptions, and abatements (unanimous)
• Approved revised COSI scholarship commitment reducing county share to $3,356 (unanimous)
• Approved Colorado Parks and Wildlife Impact Assistance Grant application (unanimous)
• Approved paying 50% of $6,368 for courthouse gate fob reader, contingent on courts paying 50% (unanimous)
• Approved Pitney Bowes postage machine lease at $419.82 quarterly (unanimous)
• Approved Redwing Electric bid for $1,398 ETS heater at airport caretaker house (unanimous)
• Approved Rampart Supply heat pump proposal for $2,812, with revised quote requested (unanimous)
• Approved quit claim deed with Louis and Constance Archuleta for Gardner Community Center parcel (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Huerfano County Board of Commissioners is meeting to consider several action items, including a fee increase request from the Building Department, a grant application for CPW Impact Assistance, and a lease agreement for a postage machine. The board will also review a revised support letter for a scholarship program and discuss various equipment proposals.

• Fees Increase Request HC Building Department
• Grant Application Request CPW Impact Assistance
• Pitney Bowes Lease Agreement Postage Machine ($139.94/month for 60 months)
• Trane Courthouse Heat Pump proposal ($5,493.00)
• Redwing Electric Proposal Airport Baseboard Heat

Board of County Commissioners

The Huerfano County Board of County Commissioners is meeting to approve the consent agenda and take action on several items, including a small business relief fund request, a fire extinguisher quote, and a proposal for airport electrical work. They will also consider awarding a contract for a county branding study and approving a request for an entrepreneurship study.

• Small Business Relief Funds
• Fire Extinguisher Quote Cappelluccis Fire & Safety
• RFP 2021-06 Approval Request Entrepreneurship Study
• Award RFP 2021-03 Request County Branding
• Redwing Electric Proposal Spanish Peaks Airport

The Board of County Commissioners approved several contracts and agreements, including a $2,496 branding contract with Zooma Design, a $1,980 three-year job board subscription, and a $2,400 purchase of lights for the Spanish Peaks Airport. They also approved a letter to DOLA requesting an alternative timeline for Small Business Relief Funds, a bulk water use permit, and a request for proposals for a retail support plan. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including Feb 2 minutes, software estimate, and job descriptions (unanimous)
• Approved letter to DOLA requesting alternative timeline for Small Business Relief Funds (unanimous)
• Approved Rocky Mountain Fire Extinguisher as vendor for all county fire extinguishers (unanimous)
• Approved bulk water use permit for Dariel Suarez at Gardner Public Improvement District (unanimous)
• Approved Request for Proposals for Retail Support and Entrepreneurship Action Plan (unanimous)
• Awarded Solicitation #2021-03 County Branding to Zooma Design for $2,496.00 (unanimous)
• Approved Government Jobs Public Sector Job Board Option #3 for 3 years at $1,980.00 (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Huerfano County Board of County Commissioners is meeting to handle routine county business. The agenda includes a consent agenda with the approval of previous meeting minutes, as well as several action items. These action items include an ambulance license renewal, a software proposal, a conditional use permit transfer, and a grant approval request. The meeting will be held virtually via Zoom.

• Ambulance License Renewal LVFD
• Software Proposal Land Use Office
• CUP 17-019 Transfer Request Rachel Zardaunuy
• Elevator Maintenance Agreement Judicial Center
• Grant Approval Request DOLA Small Business Relief Program

The board unanimously approved the construction of a vault toilet at Cuchara Mountain Resort for $45,561, funded by a Great Outdoors Colorado grant with county in-kind services. They also approved a $27,470.45 software purchase for the Building Department, renewed the La Veta Fire Protection District's ambulance license, and accepted a $130,897 DOLA Small Business Relief grant. The transfer of Conditional Use Permit #17-019 was postponed, and the elevator maintenance agreement with OTIS was tabled for further research.

• Approved $45,561 vault toilet at Cuchara Mountain Resort (unanimous)
• Approved $27,470.45 Dude Solution software purchase (unanimous)
• Approved renewal of Ambulance Service License for La Veta Fire Protection District (unanimous)
• Accepted $130,897 DOLA Small Business Relief Program award (unanimous)
• Postponed transfer of CUP #17-019 from Pharm Aide Pharms to Michelle Epps (unanimous, Andreatta recused)
• Postponed Elevator Maintenance Agreement with OTIS Elevator Company (unanimous)
• Approved letter to CDPHE requesting COVID-19 dial Level Yellow (unanimous)
• Approved $100 Butte Membership with Huerfano County Historical Society (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Huerfano County Board of County Commissioners will hold a regular meeting, including a public comment period and a virtual session. The board will consider a consent agenda with stipends and minutes, plus action items such as proclamations, reports, and requests. They will also review requests for qualifications for airport engineering and planning services.

• Airport RFQ for Engineering Services
• Airport RFQ for Planning Services
• 2020 4th Quarter Report from HC Public Trustee
• Adams State Donation Request for COSI Scholarships
• Cell phone stipends for four employees and PIO stipend

The board unanimously approved the 2020 Request to Cancel Taxes totaling $7,957.04, the 2020 4th Quarter Report, and several other items including a Sourcewell membership, a request for qualifications for airport engineering services, and the sale of a one-acre county-owned parcel for $765. No action was taken on a building permit fee adjustment request.

• Approved 2020 Request to Cancel Taxes of $7,957.04 (unanimous)
• Approved 2020 4th Quarter Report ending Dec 31, 2020 (unanimous)
• Adopted Proclamation #21-01 declaring National FBLA-PBL Week (unanimous)
• Signed letter of support for COSI-MSS grant of $6,712 (unanimous)
• Approved CDOT H.U.T. certified mileage report (unanimous)
• Approved $595 grant management class registration for Julie Valdez (unanimous)
• Approved Sourcewell Membership Agreement (unanimous)
• Approved RFQ for Spanish Peaks Airport paving engineering services (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Huerfano County Board of County Commissioners is meeting to approve the consent agenda and take action on several items, including appointments to the SCEDD board, cooperative purchasing agreements, and a waiver request for an accessory building. The agenda also includes reports from the treasurer and an internship extension request.

• Resolution 21-00 SCEDD Board Appointment
• Cooperative Purchasing with Buy Board National Purchasing
• Energy Performance MOU with Colorado Energy Office
• 2020 Semi-Annual and Annual Reports from HC Treasurer
• Class F Accessory Building Waiver Request for Brett Corsentino

The Board of County Commissioners unanimously revoked Conditional Use Permit #18-003 for Purple Care LLC and approved a full $10,000 deposit refund. They also approved several routine items, including appointments, reports, a storage container purchase, and an internship extension. All votes were unanimous.

• Revoked Conditional Use Permit #18-003 for Purple Care LLC and refunded $10,000 deposit (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Agenda including Jan 12 minutes, CTL/Thompson Project, Schrader Group Invoice, 2020 SCEDD dues, Scenic Highway of Legends membership (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution #21-05 appointing Mary Jo Tesitor to Southern Colorado Economic Development District (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution #21-06 appointing Carlton Croft to Southern Colorado Economic Development District (unanimous)
• Approved MOU with Colorado Energy Office (unanimous)
• Approved OMNIA Partners Master Intergovernmental Cooperative Purchasing Agreement (unanimous)
• Approved $4,200 purchase of 40' storage container from J's Storage (unanimous)
• Extended Economic Development and Resiliency Internship for Dominick Elizondo until April 2, 2021 (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Huerfano County Board of County Commissioners is meeting to consider a range of action items, including several resolutions, grant applications, and liquor license renewals. The board will also review a consent agenda with job descriptions and requests for qualifications.

• Resolution 21-00: Newspaper of Record
• Resolution 21-00: Observed Holidays & Office Hours
• Grant Approval to Apply FEMA BRIC - Cuchara Valley Hazardous Fuels Reduction Project
• Liquor License Renewal Four Seasons Bar & Grill
• Request for Proposal County Branding