Mancos public meetings in 2025
39 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Meeting
The Board approved the consent agenda items, including the November minutes and bills. It unanimously adopted Resolution 13 Series 2025, establishing the 2026 mill levy and town budget. Additional unanimous approvals were made for posting‑place, meeting‑schedule, plant‑investment fee and monthly utility‑rate resolutions for 2026.
- Approved consent agenda items (minutes, bills & claims, SWORD minutes) – unanimous
- Approved Resolution 13 Series 2025 adopting the 2026 budget and mill levy – unanimous
- Approved Resolution 1 Series 2026 designating a public posting place and 2026 meeting schedule – unanimous
- Approved Resolution 2 Series 2026 setting plant investment fees – unanimous
- Approved Resolution 3 Series 2026 setting monthly utility rates – unanimous
- Approved the meeting agenda – motion passed
- Adjourned the meeting – motion passed
Meeting
The Board approved the consent agenda, an amendment to the RV park ordinance, a Rural Jump Start program resolution, a dispatch services intergovernmental agreement, and a liquor license renewal. It entered an executive session for a personnel matter and extended the Town Administrator’s contract through Oct 31 2026 with an 8% bonus. All motions passed unanimously.
- Approved consent agenda items (minutes, bills, etc.) – unanimous vote
- Approved Ordinance 789 amendment for RV parks – unanimous vote
- Approved Resolution 12 Rural Jump Start renewal – unanimous vote
- Authorized Mayor Cindy Simpson to execute 2026 Dispatch Intergovernmental Agreement – unanimous vote
- Approved La Mesa Mexican Restaurant liquor license renewal – unanimous vote
- Entered executive session for personnel discussion – approved
- Extended Town Administrator contract to Oct 31 2026 with 8% bonus – unanimous vote
- Moved to adjourn meeting – approved
Board
The Board of Trustees will hold a workshop on the 2026 budget followed by a regular meeting. Key agenda items include a public hearing on RV parks and a proposed sales tax increase for streets and broadband.
- Public Hearing: Ordinance 789 Series 2025 regarding RV Parks Within Town Limits
- Ordinance 790 Series 2025: Proposed .4% sales tax increase and 4.4% use tax for streets and broadband
- Resolution 12 Series 2025: Rural Jump Start Renewal
- Renewal of Cortez Dispatch Intergovernmental Agreement
- La Mesa Mexican Restaurant Retail Liquor License Renewal Application
Meeting
The Board of Trustees approved the consent agenda items unanimously. It approved a $15,000 allocation for Social Services during the public hearing. The Board also unanimously authorized town officials to execute the Southwest Basin Roundtable grant contract and appointed Heather Alvarez and Mercedes Yanito to the CML Policy Committee.
- Approved consent agenda items (unanimous vote)
- Approved $15,000 for Social Services (unanimous vote)
- Authorized execution of Southwest Basin Roundtable grant contract (unanimous vote)
- Appointed Heather Alvarez as primary and Mercedes Yanito as secondary to CML Policy Committee (unanimous vote)
Board
The Board of Trustees will hold a workshop on the Mancos Creative District and a regular meeting to introduce the 2026 budget and discuss grant applications. Public comments will not be accepted during the workshop.
- Public Hearing: 2026 Budget Introduction
- Southwest Basin Roundtable Grant Application
- CML Policy Committee Appointment
- October 22, 2025 Meeting Cancelled
- Workshop – Mancos Creative District
Meeting
The Board unanimously approved the consent agenda, which included the September 10 minutes. It also approved a $1,500 agency contribution to each of six applicants, appointed Roman Jefferson to the Tree Board, renewed El Rio Cantina’s liquor license, and authorized two letters of support for the Mancos Opera House grant.
- Approved consent agenda items, including September 10 minutes (unanimous)
- Approved $1,500 agency contribution to each of six applicants (unanimous)
- Appointed Roman Jefferson to the Mancos Tree Board (unanimous)
- Approved El Rio Cantina liquor license renewal (unanimous)
- Authorized Town Administrator and Trustee Nick Manning to submit two support letters for the Mancos Opera House grant (unanimous)
The September 17, 2025 Planning Commission has been
The September 17, 2025 meeting of the Mancos Planning & Zoning Commission has been cancelled. No items were discussed or decided.
Board
The Mancos Board of Trustees meeting on September 10, 2025 will discuss several items, including a request to authorize a $7,500 cash match from the 2025 General Fund for the Colorado Parks & Wildlife grant supporting the Paths to Mesa Verde Trail. Other agenda topics are a discussion of Riverwood RV Park, the 2025 second‑quarter financial update, and the 2026 budget discussion. No formal decisions are made during the preceding workshop session.
- Paths to Mesa Verde Letters of Support & $7,500 grant match request
- Riverwood RV Park discussion
- 2025 Second Quarter Financial Update
- 2026 Budget Discussion
- Facility Reservation Discussion
Meeting
The Board approved the August 27 agenda and authorized the Mayor to sign support letters for the Greater Colorado Outdoors and Colorado Parks & Wildlife grants, including a $7,500 cash match for the CPW grant. The consent agenda items—including the minutes, August bills & claims, and Region 9 update—were approved unanimously. No other substantive actions were taken.
- Approved August 27, 2025 agenda (motion passed)
- Authorized Mayor to sign GOCO and CPW grant support letters and provide $7,500 cash match (motion passed)
- Approved consent agenda items (minutes, bills, Region 9 update) with unanimous vote
Resolution 10 Series 2025 Expressing Appreciation
The Board of Trustees adopted Resolution 10 Series 2025 to recognize the completion of a project improving ADA access and sidewalks along Grand Ave. The resolution thanks the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT), Morton Electric, and local businesses for their cooperation.
- Resolution 10 Series 2025 expressing appreciation to CDOT, Morton Electric, and Town of Mancos businesses
- Completion of ADA access and new sidewalk installation along Grand Ave
Board
The Board of Trustees will hold a workshop to discuss the 2026 operating budget, which is a discussion-only session where no decisions can be made. The meeting also includes a public hearing on 2025 public art proposals and updates on the Main Street Program and Mancos Days.
- Workshop – 2026 Operating Budget (discussion only)
- 2025 Public Art Proposals (public hearing)
- Paths To Mesa Verde Letters Of Support & Grant Match
- Street Closure Procedure Discussion
- Mancos Days Update
Meeting
The Board approved the meeting agenda and the consent agenda items, including the minutes from August 13, 2025 and a CDOT update. The 2025 Public Art Proposals were approved by unanimous vote. Decisions on the Paths to Mesa Verde grant support and the Street Closure Procedure were postponed pending additional information. The meeting was adjourned at 7:30 p.m.
- Approved August 27, 2025 agenda (motion passed)
- Approved consent agenda items – minutes of Aug 13, 2025 and CDOT TPR Update (unanimous)
- Approved 2025 Public Art Proposals (unanimous)
- Deferred decision on Paths to Mesa Verde Letters of Support & Grant Match (requested more information)
- Deferred decision on Street Closure Procedure (requested more information, to be placed on future agenda)
- Adjourned meeting at 7:30 p.m. (motion passed)
Meeting
The commission approved the August 20, 2025 agenda and the July 16, 2025 meeting minutes. Laura Bierbower was sworn into office. The meeting was then adjourned.
- Approved August 20, 2025 agenda (motion passed)
- Approved July 16, 2025 minutes (motion passed)
- Swore in Laura Bierbower as commission member
- Adjourned meeting at 6:14 p.m. (motion passed)
P&Z
The Planning and Zoning Commission will hear results from a community survey regarding a potential 0.3% sales tax increase. The survey, conducted by Magellan Strategies, found that 72% of residents support a tax to fund street paving, maintenance, and broadband infrastructure. The item is for information only and will not be decided at this meeting.
- Oath of office for new Planning Commissioner Laura Bierbower
- Discussion of community survey on potential sales tax for streets and broadband
- Survey found 72% support for a 0.3% sales tax to fund paving and broadband
- Survey results indicate 39% of residents rate local streets as fair and 35% as poor
- Item for information only; no decision to be made at this meeting
Meeting
The Board approved two resolutions, including a financial authorization that lets the mayor, administrator and clerk sign town accounts. The consent agenda items, such as July meeting minutes and bills, were approved unanimously. The public art proposals were tabled for the next meeting.
- Approved meeting agenda (motion passed)
- Approved consent agenda items – July 23 minutes, July bills & claims, Region 9 update (unanimous)
- Tabled 2025 public art proposals until Aug 27 meeting
- Approved Resolution 10 Series 2025 – appreciation to CDOT, Morton Electric and local businesses (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution 11 Series 2025 – authorization for mayor, administrator, clerk to sign town accounts (unanimous)
- Adjourned meeting at 6:36 p.m. (motion passed)
Board
The Board of Trustees will hold a workshop on road closure and park reservation procedures followed by a regular meeting. The Board is scheduled to review public art proposals and financial authorizations.
- 2025 Public Art Proposals
- Resolution 11 Series 2025: Updated Financial Authorization
- Resolution 10 Series 2025: Resolution of Appreciation
- 2025 Work Plan Second Quarter Update
- Workshop on Road Closure and Park Reservation Procedures
Meeting
The commission approved its July 16 agenda and the May 21 minutes. It appointed Ed Hallam as a Planning Commission Board Member and Laura Bierbower as an alternate. Ann Coker was appointed Vice Chair. The meeting was adjourned at 5:57 p.m.
- Approved July 16 agenda (motion passed)
- Approved May 21, 2025 minutes (motion passed)
- Appointed Ed Hallam as Planning Commission Board Member (motion passed)
- Appointed Laura Bierbower as Planning Commission Board Alternate (motion passed)
- Appointed Ann Coker as Vice Chair (motion passed)
- Adjourned meeting at 5:57 p.m. (motion passed)
Meeting
The Board of Trustees unanimously approved the replacement of the Town of Mancos water‑treatment plant front gate and fence. It also approved an open‑container permit for El Rio Cantina’s July 26‑27 event, the renewal of Mesa Verde Motel’s liquor license, the 2024 financial audit, updated trustee protocols, and the revised 2025 work plan. All consent‑agenda items, including the June 11 minutes and June bills & claims, were approved unanimously.
- Approved water treatment plant fence & gate replacement (unanimous)
- Approved 2024 financial audit (unanimous)
- Approved El Rio Cantina open‑container permit for July 26‑27, 2025 (unanimous)
- Approved Mesa Verde Motel liquor license renewal (unanimous)
- Approved revised trustee protocols effective July 9, 2025 (unanimous)
- Approved revised 2025 work plan (unanimous)
- Approved consent agenda items: June 11 minutes, June bills & claims, Creative District liaison update (unanimous)
July Bills & Claims
The body is reviewing a list of payments for July 2024. These expenditures cover municipal operations, infrastructure projects, and employee benefits.
- Shaw Solar: $46,147.20 for MMO Building Solar
- Ground Breaking, LLC: $31,121.63 for MMO Building
- Digitcom Electronics: $25,709.05 for MMO Building
- TKF Contracting Inc.: $27,819.80 for Water Treatment Plant Impr.
- SGM: $14,194.00 for Stormwater Master Plan, EOC, MMO
Meeting
The Board approved the June 5, 2025 agenda. They voted to enter an executive session to discuss negotiation strategy with the City of Cortez. No action was taken on any executive‑session recommendations. The meeting was adjourned at 7:21 p.m.
- Approved June 5, 2025 agenda (motion passed)
- Entered executive session to discuss negotiations with City of Cortez (motion passed)
- No action taken on possible action or direction regarding executive session
- Adjourned meeting at 7:21 p.m. (motion passed)
June Bills & Claims
The body is reviewing a list of bills and claims for June. The expenditures include significant payments for building construction and employee benefits.
- Great Western Building Systems: $143,396.14 for MMO Building
- Ground Breaking, LLC: $121,802.12 for MMO Building Slab prep and work
- Ground Breaking, LLC: $62,274.94 for MMO New Building
- CEBT: $16,638.00 and $1,825.60 for Employee Benefits
- Digitcom Electronics: $12,121.72 for Outfit MMO Vehicle
Resolution 8 Series 2025 Authorization of Signers
The Town Board of Trustees is approving Resolution 8 Series 2025 to designate authorized signers for town accounts at Dolores State Bank. The resolution specifies who can sign for checking/operating accounts and other specialized funds.
- Authorization for Mayor Cindy Simpson, Mayor pro tem Brent McWhirter, Town Administrator Heather Alvarez, and Marshal Justen Goodall to sign on checking/operating accounts
- Authorization for Town Administrator Heather Alvarez and Marshal Justen Goodall to sign on all other town accounts
- Requirement of two signatures on each check issued
- Designation of signers for Conservation Trust, General Fund Money Market, General Fund Overlook, Street Impact Fee, Mancos Marshal’s Office, and Water/Sewer Money Market accounts
P&Z
The Planning and Zoning Commission will consider a proposal to prohibit the creation of new flag lots. The body will also review a request to consolidate two lots into one to allow for a commercial building expansion.
- Ordinance 788 Series 2025: Prohibiting Flag Lot Configuration
- Minor subdivision application for 198 and 200 E Frontage Rd (Gosney application)
- Proposed consolidation of two Corridor Mixed-Use lots to expand Momentum 24-7 Fitness
- $390.00 Minor Subdivision Application fee
Meeting
The Planning & Zoning Commission voted to recommend that the Mancos Board of Trustees approve a two‑lot minor subdivision for 198 and 200 E. Frontage Rd. They also voted to recommend adopting Ordinance 788 Series 2025, which would prohibit new flag‑lot development and allow existing flag lots to apply for special exceptions. Both motions passed with unanimous votes.
- Recommend Board approve 2‑lot minor subdivision at 198 & 200 E. Frontage Rd (unanimous)
- Recommend adopting Ordinance 788 Series 2025 to prohibit new flag‑lot development, allow special exceptions for existing flag lots (unanimous)
Board
The Board of Trustees will hold a workshop on the Public Art Program followed by a regular meeting. The body will discuss a letter of support for Rimrock Glamping and review financial and project updates.
- Letter of support for Rimrock Glamping (maximum 12 units)
- Columbine Inc liquor renewal
- Mancos Marshal’s Office hardscape and landscape
- 2025 First Quarter Financial Update
- Boyle Park phasing update
May Bills & Claims
The body is reviewing a list of expenditures for May 2025. The claims cover payroll, professional services, and municipal maintenance.
- Payroll for May 2025: $134,139.13
- Ground Breaking, LLC for MMO Building: $25,395.61
- CEBT Employee Benefits: $23,019.60 and $3,095.40
- Mancos Water Conserv. District O&M Costs: $21,447.00
- Ayers Associates Inc. for Main Street consultant fees: $18,753.90
May Bills & Claims
The body is reviewing a list of expenditures for May 2024. The claims include payments for infrastructure projects, employee benefits, and municipal services.
- TK Contracting Inc. for WTP Impr. Tank #1 Replacement: $100,255.00
- Ground Breaking, LLC for MMO Building: $51,570.88
- CEBT Employee Benefits: $16,638.00 and $1,825.60
- Reynold's Ash for MMO Building Architectural Services: $5,757.50
- All American Technical Team for White Water 1: $4,950.00
April Bills & Claims
The Town Board is reviewing the April 2024 check register, a list of bills and claims totaling $173,121.48. The register includes payroll of $74,789.90 and payments for operations, services, and capital items. The board will vote to authorize these expenditures.
- $45,747.65 to Tru West Chrysler for a MMO truck
- $22,544.00 to CEBT for employee benefits
- $20,920.20 to Mancos Water Conserv. District for O&M costs
- $11,592.00 to Mancos Conservation District for DOLA grant
- $11,520.00 to Reynold's Ash for MMO grant
2025 Consumer Confidence Report
This document is the 2025 Consumer Confidence Report for the Town of Mancos water system, covering calendar year 2024 data. It is not a meeting agenda; it reports water quality test results and regulatory compliance. No health-based violations occurred; lead and copper levels were below action levels, and disinfection byproducts were within MCLs.
- No health-based MCL or TT violations in 2024
- Lead 90th percentile: 0.9 ppb (Action Level 15 ppb) – 0 samples above AL
- Copper 90th percentile: 0.06 ppm (Action Level 1.3 ppm) – 0 samples above AL
- Total trihalomethanes average: 29.18 ppb (MCL 80 ppb) – no violation
- Chlorine disinfection TT met: 100% of samples in December 2024
Board
The Board will begin with a workshop at 6 p.m., touring the new Marshal's Office (MMO) building, then convene the regular meeting at 7 p.m. Trustees will vote on a $2,600 contract with Bonfire Weed Management for traditional weed treatment at Cottonwood Park through 2026, and discuss a potential sales tax ballot question. The consent agenda includes approval of minutes from March 12, 2025.
- Cottonwood Park Weed Management Contract: authorize $2,600 contract with Bonfire Weed Management for traditional spraying (2025-2026 seasons)
- Sales Tax Ballot Question Discussion: trustees will consider placing a sales tax question on a future ballot
- Workshop tour of new Marshal's Office building (MMO) at 6 p.m.
- Approval of March 12, 2025 meeting minutes (consent agenda)
March Bills and Claims
The Mancos Town Council is reviewing and approving the March 2024 bills and claims register totaling $200,836.68. The agenda includes payments for water treatment plant improvements, employee benefits, and various operational expenses. The largest single payment is $76,402.04 to TKF Contracting Inc. for Water Treatment Plant Improvement Tank #1. Also notable is a $25,790.23 DOLA grant pass-through to Mancos Conservation District.
- $76,402.04 to TKF Contracting Inc. for Water Treatment Plant Improvement Tank #1
- $25,790.23 to Mancos Conservation District for DOLA grant
- $7,771.51 to Angel Armor for bulletproof vests
- $6,018.83 to NetForce PC for technology services
- $2,447.90 to David Liberman for legal services
P&Z
The Planning and Zoning Commission will discuss and potentially recommend an ordinance prohibiting flag lot configurations. They will also review proposed annexation code updates, including mandatory pre-annexation agreements and septic system decommissioning requirements.
- Ordinance TBD Series 2025: Prohibiting Flag Lot Configuration
- Proposed annexation packet requirements including mandatory pre-annexation agreement
- Discussion on requiring septic system decommissioning for annexations
- New submittal requirements for annexation applications (deed, tax certificates, map, etc.)
- Questions on whether to require pre-annexation agreements for all annexations
March Bills & Claims
The Mancos Town Board is meeting to approve a list of bills and claims totaling $255,946.08 for March 2025, plus payroll of $81,459.39. The agenda contains only procedural approval of payments to various vendors for utilities, equipment, supplies, and services.
- $65,000 purchase of a water truck from Maverick Equipment (bill of sale)
- $53,236 to SWCCOG for broadband services
- $23,019.60 to CEBT for employee benefits
- $6,605.85 to Digitcom Electronics for vehicle repairs
- $6,424.39 and $4,807.45 to Amazon Capital Services for AED and first aid supplies
February Bills & Claims
The Mancos Town Council is meeting to approve bills and claims for February 2025, totaling $329,424.55 plus payroll of $87,652.96. The largest single payment is $154,851.04 to Ground Breaking, LLC for the MMO Building project. Other significant expenses include $29,648 in annual dispatch fees to the City of Cortez, $35,000 for a watershed partnership with Mancos Conservation District, and $24,051.40 in employee benefits.
- $154,851.04 to Ground Breaking, LLC for MMO Building construction
- $29,648.00 to City of Cortez for annual dispatch fees
- $35,000.00 to Mancos Conservation District for watershed partnership
- $24,051.40 in CEBT employee benefits
- $87,652.96 in payroll
February Bills & Claims
The Town of Mancos provided a check register detailing expenditures for February 2024. The report lists payments for municipal services, infrastructure projects, and payroll.
- Mancos Conservation District partnership for Watershed Coordinator: $30,000.00
- City of Cortez annual dispatch fees 2024: $31,225.00
- SGM Stormwater Master Plan: $15,599.75
- Magellan Strategies ballot survey: $5,000.00
- Payroll expenditures: $67,605.43
Meeting
The Mancos Planning & Zoning Commission met on January 15, 2025, and approved the agenda and prior meeting minutes. The only substantive discussion was about flag lots and a possible ordinance to restrict them, but no action was taken. The meeting adjourned at 7:36 p.m.
- Approved meeting agenda for January 15, 2025
- Approved minutes of December 18, 2024
- Discussed flag lot ordinance, no action taken
January Bills & Claims
The Town of Mancos provided a check register detailing bills and claims paid between January 1 and January 31, 2024. The report lists expenditures for municipal services, infrastructure projects, and payroll.
- Master Meter, Inc: $139,375.43 for meters and $3,020.22 for Water Meter Replacement Project
- TKF Contracting Inc: $66,500.00 for Tank #1 Replacement
- Tru West Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram: $48,464.27 for MMO Police Vehicle
- Mancos Conservation District: $38,021.28 for DOLA Grant
- Browns Hill Engineering & Controls: $27,990.00 for Influent and Chemical Fee
January Bills & Claims
The Mancos Town Board is meeting to approve a list of bills and claims totaling $349,695.85 for January 2025, plus $89,308.13 in payroll. The agenda includes payments for utilities, services, equipment, and agency contributions. All items are presented for approval as listed.
- $117,333.00 payment to Ground Breaking, LLC for MMO Building
- $52,025.12 and $34,683.42 to CIRSA for insurance dues
- $39,629.15 to Durango Motor Company for a water/sewer truck
- $26,306.20 and $3,095.40 to CEBT for employee benefits
- Agency contributions totaling $1,500 each to Cancer Resource Alliance, Community Connections, Hospice of Montezuma, Montezuma Leadership Network, and School Community Youth Collaborative
Fee Schedule
The Town of Mancos has released its updated fee schedule effective January 1, 2025, covering municipal court costs, licenses, permits, and utility fees. The schedule sets dollar amounts for items such as adult entertainment establishments, marijuana businesses, liquor licenses, dog licenses, zoning permits, building permits, and water/sewer connections. This agenda item presents the complete list of fees to be adopted by the town.
- Municipal Judge monthly compensation $250
- Adult Entertainment Establishment Annual License $1,000
- Retail Marijuana Transaction Fee $3 per transaction
- Street Impact Fee for single-family residential $1,890
- Building permit fees based on total valuation (e.g., $23.50 for $1-$500)