Huerfano County public meetings in 2022

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a work session to discuss new business and potential code updates. The body is reviewing regulations and considering the addition of roadway design standards to the Land Use Code.

• Review of 1041 Regulations
• Discussion of Helium Exploration
• Proposal to add Roadway Design and Construction Standards to Land Use Code per Resolution 15-07
• Discussion of Seismic Regulations

Planning Commission

The Huerfano County Planning Commission is meeting to consider three action items. The body will review a plat amendment and right-of-way vacation, as well as two conditional use permits.

• 22-55 Plat Amendment and Vacation of ROW BH2
• 22-53 CUP Hamant
• 22-57 CUP Atlas Tower 1

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will consider a supplemental budget and a resolution to decline employer participation in the FAMLI program. The meeting includes several land use reviews and the appointment of members to the Planning Commission and SPLD Board of Trustees. Executive sessions are scheduled to discuss the Sheriff's Office contract and county water rights.

• Resolution 22-42 regarding the 2022 Supplemental Budget
• Resolution 22-43 to decline employer participation in the FAMLI Program
• Land use reviews for 22-55 CUP Harris and CUP 17-001/Variance 20-001 Monte Fiori
• Liquor license renewals for The Tiny Inn and Four Seasons Bar & Grill, LLC
• Approval to accept the DOLA REDI Grant award

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will consider a supplemental budget and a resolution to decline employer participation in the FAMLI program. The meeting includes several land use reviews and the appointment of members to the Planning Commission and SPLD Board of Trustees.

• Resolution 22-42: 2022 Supplemental Budget
• Resolution 22-43: Declining Employer Participation in FAMLI
• Resolution 22-45: GOCO Grant Approval
• CUP 22-55 Harris and CUP 17-001/Variance 20-001 Monte Fiori land use items
• Liquor license renewals for The Tiny Inn and Four Seasons Bar & Grill, LLC

The Board approved a $60,000 DOLA REDI grant, several land use permits, and the reappointment of multiple members to the Planning Commission and Library District boards. They also declined participation in the FAMLI program and approved several operational contracts and liquor license renewals.

• Approved $60,000 DOLA REDI grant with $35,000 local match (unanimous)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit #22-55 for Ryan Harris at 1015 County Road 346 (unanimous)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit #17-001 and Variance #20-011 for Monte Fiori pending compliance by Feb 1, 2023 (2-1)
• Approved Resolution #22-43 declining employee participation in FAMLI Program (unanimous)
• Approved $5,000 for Sheep Mountain Tower repairs (unanimous)
• Denied bulk water permit application for John Fischer (unanimous)
• Approved liquor license renewals for Tiny Inn and Four Seasons Bar & Grill (unanimous)
• Reappointed Joe Edes, Dale Lyons, Sandy White, and Myrna Falk to the Planning Commission/FMLD (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is holding a work session to review a clean copy of Land Use Code process improvements. The body will also discuss seismic regulations and the addition of roadway design and construction standards to the Land Use Code.

• Review of Land Use Code Process Improvements clean copy
• Discussion of seismic regulations
• Discussion of adding Roadway Design and Construction Standards to Land Use Code per Resolution 15-07

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is considering several conditional use permits and a map amendment. The body is also reviewing two parcels of land nominated for the February 2023 State Land Board Oil and Gas Lease Auction.

• 22-55 CUP Harris: Additional Dwelling Unit
• 22-54 BH2 Map Amendment and Vacation of ROW in Cuchara Mountain Park
• 22-53 CUP Hamant: RV Park in Panadero Subdivision
• CUP 17-001 Variance 20-011
• Oil and gas lease auction nominations for Parcel 19957 and Parcels 19960/19958

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners is meeting to adopt the 2023 budget, annual appropriations, and the mill levy to defray costs. The body will also consider several resolutions regarding personnel and public improvement rates.

• Resolution 22-37: Resolution to Adopt the Budget
• Resolution 22-38: Mill Levy to Defray Costs 2023
• Resolution 22-49: Gardner Public Improvement Rate Increase
• Liquor License Renewal for Cuchara Yacht Club
• A. Frazee Bulk Water Permit application

The Board of County Commissioners unanimously approved the 2023 budget, the general property tax mill levy, and fund appropriations. The board also approved several equipment purchases and a rate increase for the Gardner Public Improvement District.

• Adopted 2023 Budget via Resolution #22-37 (unanimous)
• Set 2023 general property tax mill levy via Resolution #22-38 (unanimous)
• Appropriated 2023 funds via Resolution #22-39 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution #22-40 to increase Gardner Public Improvement District water and sewer rates (unanimous)
• Approved $33,342.00 lease purchase for 2022 Ford F-250 (unanimous)
• Approved $6,592.00 for four gas fire tables at Cuchara Mountain Park (unanimous)
• Approved $14,939.39 for OEM radios via 2019 grant (unanimous)
• Approved termination of Noxious Weeds Contract with Custer County effective Dec 31, 2022 (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to adopt the 2023 budget, annual appropriations, and a mill levy to defray costs. The body will also consider several resolutions regarding personnel handbooks and public improvement rates.

• Resolution 22-37: Resolution to Adopt the Budget
• Resolution 22-38: Mill Levy to Defray Costs 2023
• Resolution 22-49: Gardner Public Improvement Rate Increase
• Liquor License Renewal for Cuchara Yacht Club
• A. Frazee Bulk Water Permit application

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners is conducting a public budget hearing. The body will discuss and provide budget direction for multiple county departments and offices.

• Public budget hearing including appointment of a Hearing Officer
• Budget direction for Sheriff's Office
• Budget direction for Public Works Department
• Budget direction for Road and Bridge
• Budget direction for Las Animas Huerfano Counties District Health Department

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will conduct a public hearing regarding GPID rates. The meeting also includes updates on several infrastructure projects in Gardner.

• Public hearing on GPID rates
• Gardner Main Street Project discussion
• Gardner Water/Sewer Project update
• Raymond Aguirre Community Center CDOT Main Street Project update
• Road and bridge project updates for CR 543 Bridge and CR 580 Cemetery

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners is conducting a public budget hearing. The body will establish budget directions for multiple county departments and offices.

• Budget hearing including public comment
• Budget direction for Sheriff's Office
• Budget direction for Public Works Department
• Budget direction for Road and Bridge
• Budget direction for Las Animas Huerfano Counties District Health Department

The Board of County Commissioners conducted a special meeting for a budget hearing. County Administrator Carl Young was appointed as the Budget Hearing Officer and reviewed the 2023 County Budget Memo. No public comments were recorded.

• Approved the November 29, 2022 Agenda (unanimous)
• Appointed Carl Young as Budget Hearing Officer

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will conduct a public hearing regarding GPID rates. The meeting also includes updates on several infrastructure projects in Gardner.

• Public hearing on GPID rates
• Gardner Main Street Project discussion
• Gardner Water/Sewer Project update
• Raymond Aguirre Community Center CDOT Main Street Project update
• Road and bridge project updates for CR 543 Bridge and CR 580 Cemetery

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to discuss land use and various action items. The agenda includes decisions on waste transfer operations and airport hangar assignments.

• Resolution 22-36 regarding Waste Transfer Operations
• Spanish Peaks Airport Hangar Assignment and Lease for Faulhaber TFF Investment
• Garver Airfield Pavement Maintenance Work Order Amendment
• RETAC Grant Application Request
• SPRHC Community Center Open Container Permit Application

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to discuss several action items including waste transfer operations and airport hangar assignments. The meeting includes a scheduled executive session for legal advice regarding Solano cases.

• Resolution 22-36 regarding Waste Transfer Operations
• Spanish Peaks Airport Hangar Assignment and Lease for Faulhaber TFF Investment
• Garver Airfield Pavement Maintenance Work Order Amendment
• SPRHC Community Center Open Container Permit Application
• RETAC Grant Application Request

The Board of County Commissioners approved funding for fire extrication equipment and a grant for Southern Colorado RETAC. They also authorized a park railing bid, an airport hangar lease, and an airfield maintenance amendment. A resolution regarding the Waste Transfer Station was tabled.

• Approved $8,189.20 bid for Cuchara Mountain Park Railing Weld (unanimous)
• Approved $20,000 grant for Southern Colorado RETAC, Inc (unanimous)
• Approved Open Container Permit for Spanish Peaks Regional Health Center for Dec 3, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved up to $54,914.40 for fire extrication equipment (unanimous)
• Approved Lease Agreement and Assignment for Spanish Peaks Airport Hangar to Thomas Faulhaber & TFF Investment Trust (unanimous)
• Approved Work Order Amendment #1 for Garver Airfield Pavement Maintenance (unanimous)
• Tabled Resolution #22-36 regarding Waste Transfer Station
• Approved November 8, 2022 minutes and HR status changes (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners is conducting a series of budget workshops. These sessions involve reviews of various county departments and offices.

• Road and Bridge Department and Public Works Department budget workshop
• Emergency Services Department budget workshop
• County Clerk and Recorder budget workshop
• IT and GIS Office budget workshop
• Parks and Recreation Department budget workshop

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is meeting to make recommendations regarding improvements to processes within the Land Use Code. The body will also receive LGD updates and an update on Board of County Commissioners action.

• Recommendation on Land Use Code process improvements

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will discuss land use items including the Roberts Plat Amendment and Sonic Bloom conditions. The body is also considering several contracts for road maintenance, courthouse masonry, and bridge grants.

• Resolution 22-35 regarding physical access control and information security policies
• TAP 22-45 Sonic Bloom Conditions and Roberts Plat Amendment
• Courthouse Masonry Work Contract and bid proposals for Metal Railing Fiesta and Judicial
• Temporary Easement Consultant for CR543 Huerfano River Bridge
• Cuchara Mountain Park GOCO grant and CR543 Off System Bridge Grant

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will discuss land use items including the Roberts Plat Amendment and Sonic Bloom conditions. The body is deciding on several contracts for road and bridge work, as well as the adoption of data access and physical security policies.

• Resolution 22-35: physical access control and information security policies
• CR543 Huerfano River Bridge temporary easement consultant
• Cuchara Mountain Park GOCO grant approval
• CR543 Off System Bridge Grant approval
• Courthouse masonry work contract and metal railing bid proposals

The Board of County Commissioners approved several infrastructure contracts, including a courthouse project and airport repairs. They also granted a temporary assembly permit for Sonic Bloom and approved a plat amendment for Navajo Ranch Resorts.

• Approved $310,157 bid for East Face Courthouse Project to Mountain Masonry (unanimous)
• Approved Temporary Assembly Permit #22-45 for Sonic Bloom with amendment to 8(h) (2-1)
• Approved Roberts Plat Amendment #22-51 for Navajo Ranch Resorts (unanimous)
• Approved $388,597 application to Special Highway Committee for County Road 543 bridge replacement (unanimous)
• Approved MOU with Huerfano Parks and Recreation District and Two Peaks Fitness for gym at 611 Main Street (unanimous)
• Approved $184,701.64 in bills for October 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved $2,500 for Museum of Friends repairs (unanimous)
• Tabled Physical Access Control and Information Security policies

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will conduct a series of budget workshops with the Assessor, Treasurer, Sheriff, Coroner, and Land Use Department. The public meeting includes a decision on the Big Shoulders MOU. A joint budget workshop with Las Animas County Commissioners is scheduled for the District Attorney and District Health Department.

• Action item: Big Shoulders MOU
• Budget workshop with County Assessor
• Budget workshop with County Treasurer
• Budget workshop with Sheriff
• Budget workshop with Coroner

The Board of County Commissioners approved a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Huerfano County and Big Shoulders Capital, LLC. This action relates to a court-approved sale in the San Luis Central Railroad Chapter 11 bankruptcy case.

• Approved November 1, 2022 Agenda (unanimous)
• Approved non-binding MOU with Big Shoulders Capital, LLC (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to discuss land use conditions for Sonic Bloom and consider several action items. These include a non-motorized trails grant application and a liquor license renewal for the Walsenburg Golf Course.

• Conditions for TAP 22-45 Sonic Bloom land use
• Resolution 22-34 supporting a Non-Motorized Trails Grant application
• DH PACE Proposal for ADA doors at the Judicial Building
• Walsenburg Golf Course Liquor License Renewal
• Cuchara Mountain Park MOU with Panadaro Ski Corporation

The Board of County Commissioners approved a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Huerfano County and Big Shoulders Capital, LLC. This action relates to a court-approved sale in the San Luis Central Railroad Chapter 11 bankruptcy case.

• Approved non-binding MOU with Big Shoulders Capital, LLC (unanimous)
• Approved November 1, 2022 Agenda (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to act on a purchase contract for 129 Kansas and a water augmentation invoice. The meeting includes a public hearing and a decision regarding a liquor license for Grandote Golf Course.

• Contract to purchase 129 Kansas
• HCWCD invoice for 2 ac ft of Augmentation Water for Gardner PID
• Public hearing and action on Grandote Golf Course Liquor License

The Huerford County Board of County Commissioners held a special meeting on October 18, 2022, with two of three commissioners present. They unanimously approved the purchase of 129 Kansas Ave, Walsenburg for $250,000, an invoice for 2 acre-feet of augmentation water for Gardner Public Improvement District, and a liquor license for Grandote Golf Course. No executive session was held, and the meeting adjourned at 10:11 A.M.

• Approved purchase of 129 Kansas Ave, Walsenburg for $250,000 (unanimous)
• Approved invoice for 2 acre-feet of augmentation water for Gardner Public Improvement District (unanimous)
• Approved Grandote Golf Course liquor license (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a public hearing and make a decision regarding TAP 22-45 Sonic Bloom. The body will also review the 2023 Budget presentation and the 2021 Audit. Other business includes personnel promotions and various contract approvals.

• Public hearing and decision on TAP 22-45 Sonic Bloom
• 2023 Budget presentation
• 2021 Audit presentation
• Contracts for Johnson Controls, Northland Securities Inc, and DocuSign renewal
• Grant approval requests for Huerfano County Tourism Board and Parks and Recreation

The board tentatively approved a Temporary Use Permit for the Sonic Bloom festival, contingent on staff incorporating prior conditions and the county attorney providing a liability opinion. Final approval is scheduled for the next meeting. The board also unanimously approved the 2021 audit, several HR actions, and multiple contracts and grants.

• Tentatively approved Sonic Bloom TAP #22-45, pending conditions and attorney opinion (2-1)
• Approved 2021 audit from Hinkle and Company (unanimous)
• Approved $7,500 cost-share with Health Department for land survey (unanimous)
• Approved $2,645 fire protection contract with Johnson Controls (unanimous)
• Approved $10,560 Monday.com proposal for one year (unanimous)
• Approved $70,000 CPW Non-Motorized Trails Grant application (unanimous)
• Approved $3,000 COSI scholarship invoice (unanimous)
• Approved $4,500 MOU with Stasko Agency through Dec 31, 2022 (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will consider several grant applications and intergovernmental agreements. The meeting includes personnel actions and the appointment of two members to the Gardner Main Street Advisory Board.

• DOLA REDI Grant and Underfunded Courthouse Grant application approvals
• IGA with the City of Walsenburg regarding road base
• MOU with North Central Rail Corp
• Cuchara Mountain Park Bike Trail Expansion
• Appointments of Charles Dick and Amos Mace to the Gardner Main Street Advisory Board

The Huerfano County Board of County Commissioners approved a bike trail expansion at Cuchara Mountain Park, with the county providing equipment. They also approved several proclamations, appointments, grants, and agreements, including a $15,000 grant for the Ray Aguirre Community and a $75,000 DOLA application. No action was taken on the Adams State University COSI scholarship, the Job Target Programmatic Service Proposal, or the Stasko Agency Contract renewal.

• Approved Cuchara Mountain Park Bike Trail Expansion (unanimous)
• Approved Proclamation #22-03 declaring October 2022 National Long-Term Rights Month (unanimous)
• Approved Proclamation #22-04 recognizing September 27, 2022 as Health Solutions Day 60th Anniversary (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution #22-32 appointing Charles Dick to Gardner Main Street Advisory Board (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution #22-33 appointing Amos Mace to Gardner Main Street Advisory Board (unanimous)
• Approved letter to Spanish Peaks Subdivision requesting H.O.A. meeting (unanimous)
• Approved letter of support for Museum of Friends to T-Mobile Hometown Grant and History Colorado Preservation Incentives (unanimous)
• Approved $353,543.22 in September 2022 bills (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners is holding a special meeting that includes a workshop with Lu Stasko. The public meeting includes an executive session to discuss a personnel matter.

• Workshop with Lu Stasko
• Executive session regarding a personnel matter under C.R.S. §24-6-402(2)(f)

The Board of County Commissioners held a special meeting on September 20, 2022, with Vice Chairman John Galusha presiding and Commissioners Galusha and Arica Andreatta present; Chairman Gerald Cisneros was absent. The board unanimously approved the agenda and then entered executive session to discuss a personnel matter under state statute, with no decisions made in the closed session. The board exited executive session and adjourned without any substantive public decisions or votes on policy, contracts, or ordinances.

• Approved September 20, 2022 agenda (2-0)
• Entered executive session for personnel discussion (2-0)
• Exited executive session (2-0)
• Adjourned meeting (2-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to discuss land use applications and various county action items. The agenda includes a decision on accepting a US EDA Retail Incubator Grant and reviewing a liquor license for Grandote Golf Course.

• CUP 22-46 Colorado Springs Astronomical Society
• Plat Amendment 22-47 Rebecca Ullman
• US EDA Retail Incubator Grant approval to accept
• Grandote Golf Course Liquor License
• Assessor Abatement 22-16 for $8.04

The Board of County Commissioners approved acceptance of a $677,440 U.S. EDA Retail Incubator Grant with $169,360 in county matching funds. They also approved a 5-year conditional use permit for the Rocky Mountain Star Stare astronomical event, a $10,560 ceiling repair contract, and a $51,199 engine rebuild. A proposal to purchase 8 defibrillators was tabled pending insurance verification and trainer availability.

• Approved acceptance of $677,440 U.S. EDA Retail Incubator Grant with $169,360 county match
• Approved 5-year Conditional Use Permit #22-46 for Rocky Mountain Star Stare astronomical events (max 500 attendees, no concerts)
• Approved $10,560 ceiling repair in Suite 202 from Common Construction
• Approved $51,199.43 engine rebuild purchase order from Wagner/CAT
• Approved $8,880/year Civic Plus meeting management invoice
• Approved $172,166.73 accounts payable payment register
• Approved up to $12,000 for six staff to attend NACO training
• Tabled Coro Medical AED defibrillator purchase pending insurance and trainer review

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to approve letters of intent for three grant applications. They will also consider a fee waiver request for the Spanish Peaks Harp Retreat.

• Babbit Center Resilient Agriculture Letter of Intent
• DOLA Innovative Housing Opportunities Implementation LOI
• DOLA Energy Impact Grant
• Spanish Peaks Harp Retreat fee waiver request

The Board of County Commissioners unanimously approved a letter of intent for the Babbit Center Resilient Agriculture Grant, a letter of intent for a DOLA Innovative Housing grant (up to $1.74M with a $434K match), an application for a DOLA Energy Impact Grant, and a fee waiver for the Spanish Peaks Harp Retreat at Walsenburg Community Center (damage deposit excluded). No executive session was held.

• Approved letter of intent for Babbit Center Resilient Agriculture Grant (unanimous)
• Approved letter of intent for DOLA Innovative Housing grant up to $1,736,231 with $434,058 match (unanimous)
• Approved application for DOLA Energy Impact Grant (unanimous)
• Approved fee waiver for Spanish Peaks Harp Retreat, Sept 20-25, 2022, at Walsenburg Community Center (unanimous; damage deposit not waived)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will conduct a public hearing regarding Plat Amendment LU-22-29. The board is also reviewing several service agreements, scholarship invoices, and letters of support.

• Public Hearing: LU-22-29 Plat Amendment
• Johnson Controls Judicial Center Service Agreement
• Midwest Card & ID Salamander Project Proposal
• Panadero Ski Corp Special Event Liquor License
• Stasko Agency Promotion and PR MOU

The Board of County Commissioners approved a consent agenda including meeting minutes and HR statuses, then unanimously passed 11 action items. Key approvals included a BLM Big Game Habitat MOU, letters of support for 9/11 and Huajatolla events, a Secure Rural Schools payment election, a bulk water application, a special event liquor license for Panadero Ski Corp, a Johnson Controls service agreement, and emergency disaster supplies grant. A $3,000 Adams State COSI scholarship invoice was tabled pending a presentation.

• Approved August 23 agenda and consent agenda unanimously
• Tabled $3,000 Adams State COSI scholarship invoice pending presentation
• Approved BLM Big Game Habitat MOU unanimously
• Approved letters of support for 9/11 tribute and Huajatolla Heritage Festival
• Approved Secure Rural Schools payment election (85% Title I, 15% Title III)
• Approved Frederick M. Jordan bulk water application with building permit stipulation
• Approved Panadero Ski Corp special event liquor license with sheriff security approval
• Approved Johnson Controls service agreement ($2,648.64) and Stasko Agency retainer ($1,500)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to address several action items, including a preservation agreement for the courthouse. The board will also enter an executive session to discuss the Sheriff’s Office Contract.

• Colorado Preservation Inc. Owner Agreement for Courthouse Masonry East Face
• NACO Leadership Development Course Purchase Order
• Human Resources Status Sheet for new hire Angela Wakeman
• Sick Time Donation Request for Martinez/Bustos
• Executive session regarding Sheriff’s Office Contract negotiations

The board unanimously approved an amended agreement for the Courthouse Masonry East Face project with Colorado Preservation Inc., approved a purchase order for a NACO Leadership Development Course, approved a new hire HR status sheet for Angela Wakeman, and approved a sick time donation from Nancy Bustos to Lydia Martinez. No executive session was held; the board instead scheduled a public meeting with city administration for August 29, 2022.

• Approved amended agreement for Courthouse East Face masonry (unanimous)
• Approved NACO Leadership Development Course purchase order (unanimous)
• Approved HR status sheet for new hire Angela Wakeman (unanimous)
• Approved sick time donation from Nancy Bustos to Lydia Martinez (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to address personnel changes and several action items. The body is considering a masonry restoration contract and a bulk water use agreement. An executive session is scheduled to discuss property interests.

• Hoehn Architects Masonry Restoration Contract
• Samantha Hendricks Permit/Agreement for Bulk Water Use
• RMMI Document Scanning Quote
• Appointment of Garry Vezzani to the Walsenburg Golf Course
• Letter to E-911 Authority Board

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to address personnel changes and land use requests. The agenda includes reviews of conditional use permits and a speed study request from CDOT.

• CUP 22-13 SCG Holdings
• CUP 22-22 Walsenburg Golf Course
• CDOT Gardner Speed Study Request
• Board of Equalization regarding Suzane Marple
• HR status sheets for new hire Hunter Brown and transfer Ray Walsh

The Board of County Commissioners held a special meeting on August 2, 2022, and unanimously approved all action items. These included a new hire (Hunter Brown), a transfer (Ray Walsh), a property tax adjustment for Suzanne Marple, a letter requesting a speed study on Gardner, and two conditional use permits (CUP #22-13 for SCG Holdings and CUP #22-22 for Walsenburg Golf Course). The board also entered executive session and returned to regular session before adjourning.

• Approved HR status sheet for Hunter Brown new hire (unanimous)
• Approved HR status sheet for Ray Walsh transfer (unanimous)
• Approved Board of Equalization adjustment for Suzanne Marple from $60,412 to $50,343 (unanimous)
• Approved CDOT Gardner Speed Study request letter (unanimous)
• Approved CUP #22-13 for SCG Holdings with one-year build and water compliance condition (unanimous)
• Approved CUP #22-22 for Walsenburg Golf Course with annual review condition (unanimous)
• Approved executive session and return to regular session (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will conduct public hearings on several conditional use permits and plat amendments. The body will also consider resolutions regarding term limits, a fund reserve policy, and various grant applications.

• Public hearings for CUP 22-13 SCG Holdings, CUP 22-22 Walsenburg Golf Course, and CUP Amendment 22-15 TKJ Investments DBA Field Farms
• Resolution 22-30 to re-establish term limits
• Resolution 22-31 adopting a fund reserve policy
• CDOT Grant Acceptance Resolution 22-4V1-02 and application for Gardner Community Center Main Street Grant
• Notice to proceed for Spanish Peaks Airport runway rehabilitation

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will hold public hearings on a burn ordinance and the Smith Plat Amendment. The body is deciding on a ballot measure to re-establish term limits and reviewing several service agreements and contracts.

• Resolution 22-30: Ballot Measure to Re-Establish Term Limits
• Ordinance 22-01: Huerfano County Burn Ordinance
• Public Hearing: Land Use 22-14 Smith Plat Amendment
• American Road Maintenance Runway Rehabilitation Contract
• BNSF Railway Company Bill of Sale and Communication Site Agreement

The Board unanimously approved the second reading of the Huerfano County Burn Ordinance #22-01, effective 30 days after publication, and accepted the resignation of County Attorney Garrett Sheldon via Resolution #22-29. They also approved several contracts and agreements, including a bill of sale and communication site agreement with BNSF Railway, a $16,500 budget software renewal, a $4,500 manager recruitment quote, a $4,694 TRANE service agreement, and a runway maintenance contract for Spanish Peaks Airfield. A resolution to place a term-limits question on the November ballot was tabled until the next meeting, and a bulk water use permit for Joseph Morton was denied.

• Approved Burn Ordinance #22-01 on second reading (unanimous)
• Accepted resignation of County Attorney Garrett Sheldon via Resolution #22-29 (unanimous)
• Tabled Resolution #22-30 on term limits ballot question (unanimous)
• Approved bill of sale with BNSF Railway for tower replacement (unanimous)
• Approved communication site agreement with BNSF Railway (unanimous)
• Approved $16,500 annual budget software renewal (unanimous)
• Approved $4,500 manager recruitment quote from Employers Council (unanimous)
• Denied bulk water use permit for Joseph Morton (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a public hearing regarding TKJ Investments DBA Field Farms. The body is also deciding on several contracts, including airport pavement and legal services. Other business includes pay increases for three employees.

• Public hearing and CUP 22-15 for TKJ Investments DBA Field Farms
• Notice of Award for IFB 2022-03 Spanish Peaks Airport Pavement
• Engagement Agreements for Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck legal services
• FAA and CDOT Aeronautics Airport Improvement Grants
• Axon Enterprise Lease Purchase for SO Dash Cameras

The board approved the 2022 budget, a resolution supporting broadband expansion, and several other routine items. No substantive policy decisions were made beyond these approvals.

• Approved 2022 budget
• Approved resolution supporting broadband expansion
• Approved routine consent agenda items

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to discuss land use, property acquisitions on Main Street, and several DOLA grants. The agenda includes personnel changes and purchase orders for bridge replacement and park equipment.

• Resolution 22-27 and 22-28 for 611 Main and 711 Main acquisitions
• DOLA grants for Thorne Ranch, Gardner Waster Water System, and Innovative Housing Opportunities
• CR 543 Bridge Replacement purchase orders
• Resolution 22-26 City Avenue Road Vacation / Betsy Burke LU 22-21
• ARPA obligations for Sheriff's Office and Dorcas Circle

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will conduct a joint public hearing regarding Right of Way Vacation 22-21. The body will also review personnel hires and expenditure requests for the Fox Theatre and a time keeping audit.

• Joint public hearing for Right of Way Vacation 22-21
• Expenditure request for Fox Theatre Walsenburg using American Rescue Plan Funds
• Expenditure request for Employers Council Time Keeping Audit
• Special Event Liquor Permit for Conscious Alliance
• New hire status sheets for Jessica Back, Sky Tallman, and Huerfano County Youth Corps

The board unanimously approved several personnel hires, a $50,000 purchase order for the Fox Theatre funded by the American Rescue Plan, a $5,000 Employers Council time-keeping audit, and referred Right of Way #22-21 to the Planning Commission. A special event liquor license for Conscious Allegiance was tabled for more information. The board also held an executive session for legal advice on the Solano case and Garrett Sheldon's contract, with no decisions made.

• Approved new hire Jessica Back as Emergency Service Dispatcher (unanimous)
• Approved 10 Huerfano County Youth Corps hires for Parks and Recreation (unanimous)
• Approved new hire Sky Tallman as Land Use Director (unanimous)
• Approved $50,000 purchase order for Fox Theatre in Walsenburg, funded by American Rescue Plan (unanimous)
• Approved $5,000 purchase order for Employers Council Time Keeping Audit (unanimous)
• Tabled Special Event Liquor License for Conscious Allegiance until next week's meeting (unanimous)
• Referred Right of Way #22-21 (Betsy Burke/Frank M. Burke, Jr. Estate, Cuchara Camps) to Planning Commission (unanimous)
• Held executive session for legal advice on Solano Case and Garrett Sheldon's contract; no decisions made (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a public hearing and take action on a temporary use permit for camping at Hummingbird Ranch. The board is also reviewing the appointment and employment agreement for County Attorney Lisa Powell-DeJong.

• Public hearing and action on TAP 22-017 Hummingbird Ranch (Sonic Bloom) Camping
• Recommendation to revoke CUP 16-022 for Mile High Rose
• Appointment of Lisa Powell-DeJong as County Attorney
• Resolution 22-24 to delegate spending approval authority
• Establishment of Stage 2 Fire Restrictions

The Board approved the Hummingbird Ranch TAP #22-017 camping permit with conditions including an emergency evacuation plan, a $50,000 bond, and staffing requirements, by a 2-1 vote. The Board also approved resolutions to change the meeting schedule, delegate spending authority up to $2,000 to the County Administrator, appoint Lisa Powell-DeJong as County Attorney, and approve related contracts. A motion to deny the permit failed for lack of a second, and a fire restrictions resolution was tabled.

• Approved Hummingbird Ranch TAP #22-017 camping permit with conditions (2-1)
• Adopted Resolution #22-23 changing 2022 meeting schedule to two meetings per month (2-1)
• Adopted Resolution #22-24 delegating spending approval authority up to $2,000 to County Administrator (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution #22-25 appointing Lisa Powell-DeJong as County Attorney (unanimous)
• Approved employment contract for County Attorney Lisa Powell-DeJong (unanimous)
• Approved termination of Deputy County Attorney Matthew Z. Krob's contract effective June 30, 2022 (unanimous)
• Tabled fire restrictions and emergency closures Stage 2 resolution
• Approved $973 steering gearbox and $5,025.50 transmission purchases (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will consider several action items including lease and service agreements and liquor license renewals. The board will also process multiple staff resignations and an interim director appointment. An executive session is scheduled to discuss an E-911 Agreement and a personnel matter.

• Resolution 22-22 appointing Kathy Faggiani to the Spanish Peaks Library District Board of Trustees
• Thorne Ranch Lease Agreement with Scott Hawkenson
• Waste Transfer Attendant Agreement with Leon Gutierrez
• Liquor License Renewal for Gardner Liquor and Special Event request for Sonic Bloom
• Amazon quote for Sodium Hypochlorite for GPID

The Huerfano County Board of County Commissioners unanimously approved several action items, including a resolution appointing Kathy Faggiani as an alternate to the Spanish Peaks Library District Board, a contract with Leon Gutierrez Sr. for the Waste Transfer Station, a farming and grazing lease with Scott Hawkenson for the Thorne Ranch, an expenditure for Gardner Improvement District, an invoice for Road & Bridge, and a liquor license renewal for Gardner Liquors. A special event liquor license request for Conscious Alliance (Sonic Bloom) was postponed because the sign had not been posted for the required 10 days. The board also held an executive session on the E-911 agreement and a personnel matter, with no decisions made.

• Approved Resolution #22-22 appointing Kathy Faggiani as alternate to Spanish Peaks Library District Board (unanimous)
• Approved contract with Leon Gutierrez Sr. for Waste Transfer Station attendant (unanimous)
• Approved farming and grazing lease with Scott Hawkenson for Thorne Ranch (unanimous)
• Approved $760 expenditure for Gardner Improvement District for sodium hypochlorite (unanimous)
• Approved $592.80 invoice to Mountain Industrial Power for Road & Bridge motor (unanimous)
• Approved liquor license renewal for Gardner Liquors (unanimous)
• Postponed special event liquor license for Conscious Alliance (Sonic Bloom) due to sign posting requirement
• Held executive session on E-911 agreement and personnel matter; no decisions made

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to discuss personnel changes and several action items. The body is considering an award from History Colorado for the East Face Courthouse Restoration Project and a payroll import interface from Computer Information Concepts.

• Request to accept award from History Colorado for East Face Courthouse Restoration Project
• Computer Information Concepts (CIC) Payroll Import Interface
• Community Planning Strategies Letter of Engagement Extension
• Skyline Steel Culvert Quote
• B. Gilbert Bulk Water Application

The board unanimously approved several action items, including accepting a $224,961 grant from the History Colorado State Historical Fund for the east face of the Huerfano County Courthouse, with the county committing $200,000 in matching funds. They also approved a $23,781 culvert quote from Skyline Steel, a $5,545 CIC invoice plus $1,345 annual maintenance fee, an extension of on-call planning services with Community Planning Strategies, and a bulk water use permit for Brian Gilbert. The meeting included a public comment, a survey presentation, and an executive session for legal advice, but no decisions were made in executive session.

• Approved $224,961 History Colorado grant for courthouse east face (unanimous)
• Approved $23,781 culvert quote from Skyline Steel (unanimous)
• Approved CIC invoice $5,545 plus $1,345 annual maintenance (unanimous)
• Approved extension of CPS on-call planning services through June 30, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved bulk water use permit for Brian Gilbert (unanimous)
• Approved agenda and consent agenda (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will review personnel changes, including new hires and pay increases. The body is deciding on real estate agreements for 611 and 711 Main Street and the renewal of ambulance services for Spanish Peaks Regional Health Center.

• Purchase of Real Estate Agreements for 611 Main Street and 711 Main Street
• Spanish Peaks Regional Health Center Ambulance Service and Ambulance License Renewal
• Recommendation for Award – Thorne Ranch
• Multimodal Transportation and Mitigation Options Fund (MMOF) Grant
• Cuchara Water and Sanitation District ARPA Request

The board approved contracts to buy 611 Main Street for $85,000 (for the Spanish Peaks Fitness Center) and 711 Main Street for $110,000 (to expand the Fox Theatre), both in Walsenburg. It also approved $25,000 in American Rescue Plan funds for the Cuchara Sanitation & Water District drinking water plant, contingent on a solid plan. Several other actions were approved unanimously, including an ambulance service license, an interagency lease, and temporary overtime pay for Sheriff's Department staff due to low jail staffing.

• Approved $85,000 purchase of 611 Main Street for Spanish Peaks Fitness Center (2-0-1, Andreatta abstained)
• Approved $110,000 purchase of 711 Main Street for Fox Theatre expansion (3-0)
• Approved $25,000 ARP funds for Cuchara Sanitation & Water District drinking water plant (3-0)
• Approved Spanish Peaks Regional Health Center ambulance service license (3-0)
• Approved interagency lease with Spanish Peaks Airfield and Emergency Services, up to 5 years at $6,000/year (3-0)
• Approved temporary overtime pay for Sheriff's Department staff until Dec 31, 2022 (3-0)
• Approved wage and equity pay analysis for county employees (3-0)
• Approved negotiations for Thorne Ranch agricultural lease, awarded to Scott Hawkenson (3-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will consider Resolution 22-21 to amend enterprise borrowing authorization and a scope of work agreement for the Spanish Peaks Airport Master Plan. The body will also review seasonal contracts for Fiesta Park and various assessor abatements.

• Resolution 22-21 to amend Enterprise Authorization to Borrow
• Armstrong Scope of Work Agreement for SP Airport Master Plan
• Seasonal contract agreements for Art Cruz and Jim Garcia regarding Fiesta Park
• Assessor abatements for JW Cattle Ranch LLC and Michael Vucetich
• Hazard Mitigation Grant Notice of Interest Request for HC Emergency Services

The Board unanimously approved a Stage 1 Fire Ban, a shuttle bus purchase for $8,000, and several other routine items. They also tabled an ambulance service license renewal to verify coverage. No action was taken on a grant invoice for Los Huerfano Animal Welfare Association.

• Adopted Resolution #22-21 amending Resolution #22-11 (unanimous)
• Updated Spanish Peak Airport Master Plan agreement with Armstrong Consultants (unanimous)
• Approved Fiesta Park seasonal contracts at $1,000/month each (unanimous)
• Authorized submission of Notice of Interest for 2022 Hazard Mitigation Grant (unanimous)
• Adopted Stage 1 Fire Ban (unanimous)
• Approved prepaid bills for March 2022 and schedule of bills for April 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of shuttle bus for $8,000 (unanimous)
• Tabled Ambulance Service License Renewal for Spanish Peaks Health Center (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners is reviewing several personnel changes and financial reports. The meeting includes decisions on software hosting agreements and system maintenance for the County Recorder.

• Avenu Enterprise Solutions hosting and tech support agreement extension through December 31, 2024
• Saul’s Creek Engineering maintenance agreement for CountyRecorder software at $915.00 monthly
• Pay increase of $2,500 for Deputy Officer Jeffrey Schnedler
• Comp pay out of $1,236.07 for Detention Officer Rachael Simpson
• Liquor license renewal request for Timbers Restaurant

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will consider a conditional use permit for Monte Fiore and various equipment and service contracts. The meeting includes personnel actions regarding new hires and wage increases for county staff.

• Conditional Use Permit 17-001 for Monte Fiore
• Hiring of Olivia Cabrera as Assistance Payments Technician at $30,000.00 annual salary
• Wage increase for Sheriff Deputy Kyle Reeves to $38,158.00
• Wage increase for Public Works Maintenance Timothy Pacheco to $36,700.00
• Annual Action22 membership invoice for $350.00

The board voted unanimously to allow Monte Fiore until June 1, 2022, to come into compliance with taxes owed to the county, avoiding immediate revocation of his conditional use permits. All 16 action items were approved unanimously, including a new waste transfer station fee schedule and hours, a housing feasibility agreement with SCEDD, and a revised credit policy. The board also entered executive session for legal advice on the Turkey Ridge lawsuit and Thorne Ranch purchase, with no action taken.

• Granted Monte Fiore until June 1, 2022, to pay taxes owed (unanimous)
• Adopted Proclamation #22-02 for National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week (unanimous)
• Approved $671.06 for John Deere exhaust manifold (unanimous)
• Approved $9,426.89 for panels from Big R (unanimous)
• Approved $3,920.00 to Forms+Works for Fox Theatre architectural services (unanimous)
• Approved SCEDD Professional Services Agreement for workforce housing study (unanimous)
• Approved new Huerfano County Waste Transfer Station fee schedule and hours (unanimous)
• Approved revised Huerfano County Credit Policy (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners unanimously adopted Ordinance #2022-01 establishing an open burn permit system with restrictions during red flag and high wind days, and scheduled a public hearing. They also accepted the Thorne Ranch property and associated water rights from Shell Legacy Holdings, LLC via Resolution #22-20, and approved several other items including appointments, contracts, and spending requests.

• Adopted Ordinance #2022-01 establishing open burn permit system (unanimous)
• Reappointed Bob Kennemer to Tourism Board (2-1, Galusha no)
• Accepted Thorne Ranch deed and water rights from Shell Legacy Holdings (unanimous)
• Approved $2,000 invoice from 5280 Towing for Boom Lift delivery (unanimous)
• Approved Congressionally Directed Spending request for Gardner PUD and Emergency Operations Center (unanimous)
• Approved $7,000 CivicPlus quote for Parks & Recreation portal (unanimous)
• Approved $400/month contract with Anthony Coca as GPID operator (unanimous)
• Tabled VISTAWORKS Destination proposal (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will consider appointments to the Spanish Peaks Library District Board of Trustees. The meeting includes a series of personnel actions including salary increases, new hires, and transfers. Other items include a burn ordinance and the Thorne Ranch acquisition.

• Appointments of Susanna Bensman, Vicki Barnhouse, and Albert Galvan to the Spanish Peaks Library District Board of Trustees
• Salary increase for Accounting Clerk Nancy Bustos from $41,800 to $46,800
• Hiring of Conor Orr as Youth Conservation Coordinator at $35,000
• Ordinance 22-01 regarding the Huerfano County Burn Ordinance
• Resolution 22-020 regarding the Thorne Ranch Acquisition

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will discuss a proposal for Sonic Bloom festival conditions and an easement vacation request from BH2 Land Survey. The board will also review the March 2022 schedule of bills and various personnel status changes.

• Festival Conditions Proposal for Sonic Bloom
• Easement Vacation Request from BH2 Land Survey
• Property Portal Proposal from Spatialest
• Purple Wave Invoice for Genie Z-135 Boom Lift
• Assessor Abatement for Jose Corties

The Board approved the temporary assembly permit for Sonic Bloom Festival 2022 with 26 conditions, including a 9,000-ticket cap, road impact fee, and law enforcement agreements. Commissioner Galusha voted no. The Board also approved the consent agenda, an easement vacation, the March 2022 bills, a $37,950 auction invoice, and a $13,000 property portal license.

• Approved Sonic Bloom Festival 2022 temporary assembly permit with conditions (2-1)
• Approved consent agenda including pay increases and staff transfers (unanimous)
• Approved Land Use Easement Vacation #22-04 for Black Diamond Park lots (unanimous)
• Approved March 2022 Schedule of Bills (unanimous)
• Approved Purple Wave Auction invoice of $37,950 for a 2008 Genie boom lift (unanimous)
• Approved Property Portal by Spatialest for $13,000, with $8,000 annual fee (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Huerfano County Board of County Commissioners will meet to discuss action items including a festival permit and a real estate contract. The board will also review personnel changes and financial reports from February 2022.

• TAP 22-01 Sonic Bloom Festival
• Real Estate Buy & Sell Contract with Bachman & Associates
• CDOT Grant Award for Gardner Helipad
• 4Rivers Equipment Parts Quote for R&B 772C Grader
• Letter to City of Walsenburg regarding Walsenburg Golf Course

The Board approved allocating $550,000 in American Rescue Plan funds to county priorities, including affordable housing, Gardner capital improvements, Fox Theatre events, broadband, and parks. It also approved several purchases and contracts, and conditionally approved the Sonic Bloom Festival TAP #22-01 pending revised conditions. A real estate offer for Thorne Ranch was rejected until the property's use is identified.

• Approved $550,000 ARPA allocation to county priorities (unanimous)
• Approved $1,766.65 for Gardner John Deere grader parts (unanimous)
• Approved $2,500 for Avenu Data Extract NV2022 (unanimous)
• Approved $3,120 for Avenu Initial Data Extract (unanimous)
• Approved letter to City of Walsenburg re: golf course transfer (unanimous)
• Approved $25,000 state grant for Gardner Helipad with $25,000 county match (unanimous)
• Approved $6,600 Employers Council membership dues (unanimous)
• Approved Sonic Bloom Festival TAP #22-01 contingent on revised conditions (2-1)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners is meeting to appoint members to the Gardner Main Street Advisory Board and review various equipment quotes and service agreements. The agenda includes a liquor license renewal for Cuchara Spirits LLC.

• Resolutions 22-12, 22-13, 22-14, and 22-15 for Gardner Main Street Advisory Board appointments
• Liquor License Renewal for Cuchara Spirits LLC
• Professional Service Agreement with SAFEbuilt
• Pauley Construction ROW 22-02 CR 359 & 358
• Quotes for a fuel card system from Eaton Sales and a utility trailer from JP Trailer Sales

The Board of County Commissioners approved all action items, including a $45,227.72 Motorola Solutions software purchase for dispatch, funded from Emergency Services funds. They also approved appointments to the Gardner Main Street Advisory Board, a letter regarding Army aviation training routes, and various equipment and service purchases. No action was taken on a Jade Communication internet quote for the La Veta 4-H Barn.

• Approved Motorola Solutions software quote and addendum for dispatch, $45,227.72 (unanimous)
• Approved February 2022 prepaid bills, $175,871.86 (unanimous)
• Approved reimbursement to Commissioner Galusha for trailer purchase, $2,900 plus $100 fuel (Galusha abstained)
• Approved appointments to Gardner Main Street Advisory Board: Bonnie Rinker, John White (terms to 2023), Corey Gomez, Joshua Jones (terms to 2022) (unanimous)
• Approved letter to US Army regarding four low-level aviation training routes (unanimous)
• Approved CubCadet Zero Turn Plow invoice, $924.99 (unanimous)
• Approved Docusign Premier Support contract, $2,067.24 (unanimous)
• Approved SAFEbuilt Colorado professional services agreement for Land Use Office (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will conduct a public hearing regarding Plat Amendment LU 22-004. The body is also reviewing several contracts for planning services, software, and economic master planning.

• Public Hearing: LU 22-004 Plat Amendment
• LU 22-04 Vacation Easement
• CPS Letter of Engagement for Planning Services
• Electra Johnson Agreement for Gardner Economic Master Plan & Mixed-Use Planning
• Tolling Contract Agreement with Greenleaf Growers

The Board of County Commissioners approved several action items, including a $130,000 contract with Electra Johnson Design & Planning for the Gardner Community & Economic Master Plan & Mixed-Use Development Plan. They also approved a $12,500 sewer tap invoice for the county jail, a tolling agreement with Green Leaf Growers (with one abstention), and other routine items. A public hearing on a vacation easement was held, but no decision was recorded. The meeting ended with an executive session and adjournment.

• Approved 2021 CDOT H.U.T. Signature Sheet Report (unanimous)
• Approved $12,500 City of Walsenburg sewer tap invoice for county jail (unanimous)
• Approved CPS Letter of Engagement for planning services through May 31, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved Dude Solutions Software agreement for ten templates (unanimous)
• Approved $130,000 Electra Johnson Design & Planning contract for Gardner master plan (unanimous)
• Approved Tolling Agreement with Green Leaf Growers (2-0-1, Andreatta abstained)
• Approved $6,000 HCFPD invoice for extrication services and rescue unit coverage (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners is meeting to approve a consent agenda including personnel changes and various action items. The board will consider several equipment quotes for Public Works and the airport, as well as grant applications for energy assistance and tourism.

• DOLA Grant Application Request for Energy Impact Assistance Fund
• Tolling Contract Agreement with Greenleaf Growers
• GDHM Legal Services Engagement Letter for SLRG Railroad Bankruptcy
• Airport Master Plan Grant Application Approval Request for SP Airport
• Quotes for utility trailers from Outdoor Depot and True Value

The Board of County Commissioners approved a consent agenda and 14 action items, including grants for infrastructure, tourism, and airport planning, plus purchases for equipment and services. They also agreed to assist the Sangre de Cristo Youth Center with building prep work and half the cost of a building purchase, contingent on permits and property owner permission.

• Approved consent agenda including HR status sheets and Feb 22 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved $1,227.89 snowplow quote from Certified Power for Mack Truck (unanimous)
• Approved CTSI Designation of Representative form for County Health Pool (unanimous)
• Approved DOLA EIAF grant application for infrastructure improvements (unanimous)
• Approved $10,200 ESRI GIS system renewal (unanimous)
• Approved engagement letter with GDHM for railroad bankruptcy case (unanimous)
• Approved $5,000 Economic Development Allocation (Galusha abstained)
• Approved $20,000 Tourism Management Grant for Spanish Peaks Gravel Adventure Field Guide (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will consider several action items including airport equipment quotes and a liquor license renewal. The meeting also includes a consent agenda for minutes and personnel promotions.

• Camera system and sump pump quotes for SP Airport
• Liquor license renewal request for Dog Bar & Grill
• Legal services engagement letter for SLRG Railroad Bankruptcy
• Facility assessments fee proposal for HC Emergency Operations & Dispatch
• Park implementation study for Cuchara Mountain Park

The Huerfano County Board of Commissioners approved several action items, including a $604.90 camera system for Spanish Peaks Airport, a $8,576.00 sump pump and Jet A hose installation, a $16,530.00 programming and planning study for the Dispatch and Emergency Operations Center, and a SEGroup study for Cuchara Mountain Park (with Commissioner Galusha voting no). They also renewed a liquor license for Cuchara Dog Bar & Grill, approved access for a 'Movie on the Mountain' event, and approved archery shoot dates. All other motions passed unanimously.

• Approved $604.90 Amazon purchase for a camera system at Spanish Peaks Airport, reimbursed under ACRPG grant.
• Approved signing Tourism Management Grant Application Letter of Support, contingent on Board approval before release.
• Approved $8,576.00 quote from Cutter Aviation for sump pump, parts, and new Jet A hose at Spanish Peaks Airport.
• Approved $16,530.00 fee for SchraderGroup/HGF Architects study for Dispatch and Emergency Operations Center, with possible locations listed.
• Approved SEGroup Park Implementation Study for Cuchara Mountain Park; Commissioner Galusha voted no, supporting only ski lift operation study.
• Renewed liquor license for Cuchara Dog Bar & Grill.
• Approved access to Cuchara Mountain Park on June 24, 2022 for 'Movie on the Mountain' event.
• Approved Cuchara Valley Archery Shoots dates: June 25, July 16, and August 13, 2022.

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a public hearing regarding Temporary Assembly Permits and Fee Schedule Regulations. The body is also considering several appointments and financial authorizations.

• Public Hearing: Temporary Assembly Permits & Fee Schedule Regulations
• Resolution 22-00: Enterprise Authorization to Borrow
• BRIC20 Grant Award from CO Dept. of Homeland Security for Emergency Management
• Lease invoice from Union Pacific Railroad for HC Courthouse 4th Street Parking Lot
• Appointments of Jacky Christian and Samantha McCay to the Tourism Board

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will conduct a public hearing regarding a GPID Community Development Grant. The meeting includes reviews of personnel pay increases, promotions, and resignations, as well as several county invoices.

• Public Hearing: GPID Community Development Grant
• Resolution 22-00: Designating County Fund Depositories 2022
• Invoices for HC Judicial Center stair rail replacement and new county website
• Stewart Title Escrow Agreement for Thorne Ranch
• Assessor abatement request for Eric Carlson Running Bull Ranch

The Board unanimously approved an escrow agreement with Stewart Title Guaranty for the Thorne Ranch property, and approved several payments and resolutions, including a $4,325 handrail replacement and a $3,000 scholarship commitment. All votes were unanimous, with one abstention on the accounting services payment.

• Approved Resolution #22-007 designating county fund depositories (unanimous)
• Approved $4,325 payment to Allen Builders for steel handrail at Judicial Center (unanimous)
• Approved $3,000 commitment to COSI scholarships with ASU and TSJC (unanimous)
• Approved $5,000 invoice to Fox Theatre for new county website (unanimous)
• Approved $2,406.25 payment for accounting services (Galusha abstained)
• Approved Staples Advantage as new vendor via Sourcewell (unanimous)
• Approved escrow agreement with Stewart Title for Thorne Ranch (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will review land use item LU-21-031 and various maintenance contracts. The meeting includes a workshop with Magellan Strategies and a public comment from Two Peaks Fitness.

• LU-21-031 Easement Vacation (Hink & BH2 Land Survey)
• KLJ Engineering Culvert Rehab Agreement and CR 543 Huerfano River Bridge Rehab
• SP Airport projects including a generator quote, photocell estimate, and Master Plan negotiations
• Behavioral Health Contract Amendment #2
• HC Assessor Abatement Request for Walsenburg Sand & Gravel

The Board of County Commissioners unanimously approved all agenda items, including a $194,603 engineering contract for the Huerfano River Bridge Rehabilitation project on County Road 543. They also approved a $115,000 behavioral health contract amendment, a $12,085.56 generator purchase for the Spanish Peaks Airport, and a $10,000 contribution to Two Peaks Fitness for an AmeriCorps Vista intern. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved $194,603 engineering contract for Huerfano River Bridge Rehabilitation (unanimous)
• Approved $115,000 behavioral health contract amendment (unanimous)
• Approved $12,085.56 standby generator for Spanish Peaks Airport (unanimous)
• Approved $10,000 contribution to Two Peaks Fitness for AmeriCorps Vista intern (unanimous)
• Approved $82,946 brush chipper for Transfer Station leaf and limb program (unanimous)
• Approved $33,039 Paylocity payroll/HR subscription (unanimous)
• Approved $4,700 audit contract with Hinkle & Company (unanimous)
• Approved land use LU-#21-031 to combine lots in Black Diamond Park (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to discuss an update on Cuchara Mountain Park negotiations. The body is also reviewing several invoices, grant applications, and a water application.

• Cuchara Mountain Park negotiation update
• AccompanyCo invoice for Lives Empowered Work & Feasibility Study
• Colorado Parks & Wildlife Impact Assistance Grant application
• GPID Bulk Water Application for Kevin Lewis
• Wagner CAT quote for 140M3 Grader Sensor for Road & Bridge

The Board unanimously voted to terminate concessionaire negotiations with Moss Adventures at Cuchara Mountain Park, following the County Administrator's advice to re-evaluate. The Board also approved several routine items, including a $19,550 invoice for a feasibility study, a $1,120.01 Colorado Parks and Wildlife grant application, a $17,896.25 SIPA renewal, a bulk water use permit, a $902.43 grader sensor quote, and an EDA grant application with up to $169,360 in county matching funds. A letter of support for the COSI Scholarship was tabled for a later meeting. The Board entered executive session regarding Turkey Ridge litigation, with no action taken.

• Terminated concessionaire negotiations at Cuchara Mountain Park with Moss Adventures (unanimous)
• Approved $19,550 invoice to AccompanyCo for Lives Empower Work & Feasibility Study (unanimous)
• Approved Colorado Parks and Wildlife Impact Assistance Grant application for $1,120.01 (unanimous)
• Approved Statewide Internet Portal Authority annual renewal for $17,896.25 (unanimous)
• Approved bulk water use permit for Kevin P. Lewis on County Road 530 (unanimous)
• Approved Wagner Cat quote for 140M3 Grader Sensor for $902.43 (unanimous)
• Approved EDA ARPA Economic Adjustment Assistance application with $846,800 total project cost, up to $169,360 county match (unanimous)
• Tabled COSI Scholarship letter of support for later meeting

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will review resolutions regarding precinct boundaries and fund depositories. The meeting includes a semi-annual report from the Public Trustee and various equipment and service quotes. The board will also address liquor license renewals for Four Season Bar and Tiny Inn.

• Resolution 22-00 Reprecincting of Precinct Boundaries
• Resolution 22-00 Designating County Fund Depositories
• Liquor license renewal requests for Four Season Bar and Tiny Inn
• Cattle guard request for CR 560
• Rood & Associates AMP SOW for SP Airport Airfield Pavement Maintenance

The Board of County Commissioners approved a new voting precinct boundary resolution, set aside a resolution designating county fund depositories for another week, and approved numerous expenditures including video conferencing equipment, computer servers, and repairs. The board also approved revised COVID-19 guidelines for county employees with one dissenting vote, and lifted the Stage 1 fire ban.

• Adopted Resolution #22-006 adopting new voting precinct boundaries (unanimous)
• Set aside Resolution #22-007 designating county fund depositories for another week (unanimous)
• Approved $629.98 for video conferencing equipment from Amazon (unanimous)
• Approved revised COVID-19 guidelines for county employees (2-1, Galusha no)
• Approved $9,667.00 for repairs at Sheriff's office and jail (unanimous)
• Approved $61,427.98 for two new county computer servers (unanimous)
• Approved $3,500.00 cattle guard on County Road 560, paid by Joshua and Gillian Jones (unanimous)
• Approved $1,904.97 for pre-emergent herbicides for noxious weed spraying (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a public hearing regarding a land survey plat amendment for JT. The board is also scheduled to review several contracts for the Spanish Peaks Airport and Road & Bridge department, as well as a real estate purchase agreement.

• Public hearing for JT BH2 Land Survey Plat Amendment
• Agreement to purchase real estate in HC Township 27S Range 68W of the 6th PM
• Resolution to create Asset Management Enterprise
• Contracts for Spanish Peaks Airport including Amazon Battery Back Up and Garver Work Order No 1
• Road & Bridge quotes for barricades, signs, and Wagner Cat diagnostic software

The Board directed staff to prepare a counter offer of $2 million (not to exceed $2.5 million) for the 1,748-acre Thorne Ranch on Highway 69, and approved a $253,038 CAPP contribution. It also approved multiple resolutions and purchases, denied a $584 CCI Public Lands Committee invoice, and failed a GIS upgrade motion. A plat amendment hearing was continued to February.

• Directed counter offer of $2M for Thorne Ranch, not to exceed $2.5M (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution #22-001 designating official newspaper for 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution #22-002 adopting record retention policy (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution #22-003 appointing Rick Gonzales to Building Board of Review (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution #22-004 reappointing Keri Powers to Tourism Board (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution #22-005 establishing Asset Management Enterprise (unanimous)
• Denied $584 CCI Public Lands Committee dues invoice (unanimous)
• Failed GIS upgrade motion for Assessor's Office (unanimous no)