Garfield County public meetings in 2022

Board of County Commissioners

The Garfield County Board of County Commissioners will hold a regular meeting with a work session, consent agenda, and public hearing. Key items include a letter to the governor about broadband access, certification of 2023 mill levies, a 2022 budget amendment, and numerous contract renewals and land-use approvals.

• Letter to Gov. Polis requesting help with CDOT delays in accessing state-owned fiber for rural broadband
• Certification of mill levies and revenues for budget year 2023
• Resolution on cancellation of county-held tax lien
• 5th Amended Appropriation of Funds for 2022 (budget supplement)
• Contract renewals: Cisco Flex coverage, trucking, custodial, security, inmate food, auditing, road striping, and more

The Board approved a $100,000 supplemental budget increase for 2022 and authorized $1.37M in EFT/EBT disbursements for November. The commission also passed a wide-ranging consent agenda covering multiple service contracts, land use permits, and liquor license renewals.

• Approved $100,000 supplemental budget appropriation for 2022 (Unanimous)
• Approved $1,372,994.57 in November EFT/EBT disbursements (Unanimous)
• Approved 2023 budget for Emergency Communications Authority (Unanimous)
• Approved 2023 mill levies and revenues totaling $187,111,494 (Unanimous)
• Approved sale of 2017 Sheriff K9 Tahoe to Town of Rangely for $18,000 (Unanimous)
• Approved $20,000 non-profit funding for Rifle Economic Development Corporation (Unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items 'a' through 'y' including various 2023 service contracts (Unanimous)
• Approved letter to Governor Polis regarding rural broadband fiber access (Unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Garfield County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a request by Community Development Director Sheryl Bower to amend Article 3 of the Garfield County Land Use and Development Code 2013, as amended. The amendment would revise the description of the General Commercial District in Section 3-101(B) and the Use Table in Table 3-403. The meeting is scheduled for December 14, 2022, at 6:00 P.M. in the BOCC Meeting Room at the Garfield County Administration Building, 108 8th Street.

• Public hearing on text amendment to Article 3 of the Land Use and Development Code
• Amendment to Section 3-101(B) description of General Commercial District
• Amendment to Table 3-403 Use Table
• Presenter: Sheryl Bower, Community Development Director

The Planning Commission recommended approval of a text amendment to Article 3 of the Garfield County Land Use and Development Code 2013. The amendment affects the General Commercial District description and the Use Table.

• Recommended approval to amend Article 3 of the Land Use and Development Code, including the Commercial General Zone District Use Table and Purpose Statement (UNA)

Board of County Commissioners

The Garfield County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting with a work session, consent agenda, public hearings, and an executive session. Key actions include setting a public hearing for a temporary liquor license transfer, approving the 2023 mill levy, and considering numerous contract awards and renewals. The agenda also includes a public hearing for the Travelers Highland PID mill levy and appropriation.

• Temporary liquor license request by Glenwood Canyon Resort II LLC
• Approve 2023 Garfield County mill levy
• Approve 4th amended 2022 appropriation of funds
• Contract awards: Pathology Group, Western Paper Distributors, Vector Disease Control, Global Enterprise (EV chargers)
• Resolution for McClure River Ranch final plat

The Board of County Commissioners approved the 2023 mill levy and a fourth supplement to the 2022 budget. They also authorized several procurement contracts, a temporary liquor license, and a land use permit extension.

• Approved 2023 Garfield County mill levy at 13.655 mills (Unanimous)
• Approved 2022 budget supplement with $12,929,709 in revenues and $9,640,437 in expenditures (Unanimous)
• Approved 120-day temporary liquor license for Glenwood Canyon Resort II LLC (Unanimous)
• Approved $81,660 appropriation for Travelers Highland Subdivision maintenance (Unanimous)
• Approved Travelers Highland PID mill levy at 50 mills (Unanimous)
• Approved $1,899,715.92 payment request for Local Assistance and Tribal Consistency Fund (Unanimous)
• Approved one-year extension for High Mesa RV Park land use change permit (2-0)
• Waived annexation impact report for City of Rifle gas station project (Unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Garfield County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to review and consider a Major Impact Land Use Change permit for a large kennel in the Rural Zone District. The applicant is Alpine Animal Hospital Land Company for property at 17776 Hwy 82, Carbondale. The commission will also approve minutes from the October 26, 2022 meeting.

• Public hearing on Major Impact Land Use Change permit for a large kennel at 17776 Hwy 82, Carbondale (Assessor # 239133300005)
• Applicant: Alpine Animal Hospital Land Company
• Approval of minutes from October 26, 2022

The Planning Commission recommended approval of a Major Impact Land Use Change permit for a large kennel at 17776 Hwy 82. The recommendation included specific findings and conditions, with modifications to conditions 4a, 4b, and 9.

• Approved minutes from October 26, 2022
• Recommended approval of Major Impact Land Use Change permit for large kennel at 17776 Hwy 82 (UNA)

Board of County Commissioners

The Garfield County Board of County Commissioners is holding a work session with three discussion items: a presentation from the Aspen Institute's Hurst Community Initiative on a proposal called "Flight and Free-Fall" for the Rifle Garfield County Airport; a discussion on air quality at Sievers Pit; and a presentation and discussion of proposed regulations for secure transportation of individuals in behavioral health crisis, including a licensing program. No formal votes are listed on this agenda.

• Presentation of "Flight and Free-Fall" proposal for Rifle Garfield County Airport by Evan Zislis
• Discussion on air quality at Sievers Pit with Jason Burkey and Greg Rippy
• Proposed regulations on secure transportation for individuals in behavioral health crisis and license program

Board of County Commissioners

The Garfield County Board of County Commissioners will hold a regular meeting with a work session, consent agenda, and public hearings. Key items include a liquor license transfer, several subdivision plats, and budget supplements for coroner services and oil and gas reviews. The board will also consider contract renewals and awards for software, food service, uniforms, culverts, IT storage, and fleet vehicles.

• Public hearing on transferring a retail liquor license to Liquor Cave Colorado LLC at 59 Tamarisk Trail, Battlement Mesa
• Budget supplemental of $13,000 for coroner autopsies
• Final plat for Ruiz South Minor Subdivision, dividing 41 acres into 3 lots south of Silt
• Final plat and improvements agreement for McClure River Ranch Zone District 1 at 16411 Old Highway 82
• Preliminary plan for Eagle Ridge Subdivision: 16 single-family units and 19 townhouses near Auburn Ridge Lane and County Road 114

The Board of County Commissioners approved a preliminary plan for the Eagle Ridge Subdivision and a final plat for McClure River Ranch Zone District 1. They also authorized several budget supplementals and contract renewals for county services.

• Approved preliminary plan for Eagle Ridge Subdivision (16 single-family, 19 townhouse units) with no open burning or fireworks plat notes (Unanimous)
• Approved final plat and subdivision improvements agreement for McClure River Ranch Zone District 1 (Unanimous)
• Approved $13,000 budget supplemental for Coroner's autopsy professional services (2-0)
• Approved transfer of retail liquor license to Liquor Cave Colorado LLC (2-0)
• Approved $33,000 budget supplement for oil and gas permit review and engineering fees (2-0)
• Approved contract change order with Ardor Environmental not to exceed $45,000 (2-0)
• Approved contract increase for Mountain Cross Engineering, Inc. up to $33,000 (2-0)
• Approved request to DOLA for a grant extension for Middle Mile Fiber project Phase I (2-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Garfield County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting with a consent agenda covering routine contract renewals and approvals, plus a work session with updates from county departments. Key items include a resolution for a natural gas well pad permit, a $25,000 supplement for District Attorney office furniture, and several intergovernmental agreements.

• Resolution for TEP Rocky Mountain LLC oil and gas permit for South Leverich 13-09 pad with up to 21 natural gas wells on 6.43 acres off County Road 317 southwest of Rifle
• $25,000 supplement for furniture and fixtures for District Attorney's Office at Glenwood Springs Courthouse
• Contract renewals: Western Slope Materials (sanding material), J&S Contractors Supply (blades/bits), Mesa Youth Services dba Western Colorado Conservation Corps, Casey Concrete, United Companies (as-needed concrete)
• Award contract to Insight Public Sector, Inc. for Microsoft Office 365 licenses
• MOU with RFTA and multiple municipalities; IGA with RFTA; agreements with Larimer and Prowers counties

The Board of County Commissioners approved October EFT/EBT disbursements and several intergovernmental agreements for senior services and research. They also authorized a new oil and gas well pad and approved various procurement contract renewals.

• Approved October EFT/EBT disbursements of $1,304,072.57 (Unanimous)
• Approved IGA with RFTA for senior and disabled transportation at a cost of $568,133 (Unanimous)
• Approved MOU for county-wide senior meal program and transportation (Unanimous)
• Approved $25,000 supplement for District Attorney's Office furniture and fixtures (Unanimous)
• Authorized South Leverich 13-09 Natural Gas Well Pad permit for TEP Rocky Mountain LLC (Unanimous)
• Approved $32,292 MOU with Prowers County for child welfare and adult protection hotline (Unanimous)
• Approved $5,600 agreement with Larimer County for research project services (Unanimous)
• Approved renewal of contracts for Western Slope Materials, J&S Contractors, Mesa Youth Services, Insight Public Sector, Casey Concrete, and United Companies (Unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Garfield County Board of County Commissioners will hold a public hearing on an oil and gas permit for the South Leverich 13-09 Well Pad, proposing 21 natural gas wells southwest of Rifle. The board will also consider a land-use code text amendment for manufacturing uses, liquor license renewals and transfers, and routine consent agenda items including contract renewals and vehicle purchases.

• Public hearing on oil and gas permit for South Leverich 13-09 Well Pad (21 wells, County Road 317, TEP Rocky Mountain LLC)
• Consider initiating text amendment to Land Use Code for manufacturing uses in Commercial General/Limited zones
• Renewal of liquor license for Sunlight Mountain Resort (10901 County Rd 117, Glenwood Springs)
• Transfer of retail liquor license for The Liquor Cave Colorado (59 Tamarisk Trail, Battlement Mesa)
• Purchase of 6 vehicles for Sheriff's Office (2 Dodge Durangos, 4 RAM 1500s)

The Board approved a limited impact review for the South Leverich Well Pad Development and awarded $20,500 in discretionary grants to six organizations. They also renewed several service contracts and liquor licenses.

• Approved drilling of 21 natural gas wells at South Leverich Well Pad Development (Unanimous)
• Awarded $20,500 in discretionary grants to six organizations (Unanimous)
• Approved $20,500 total grants: Symphony in the Valley ($5,000), Liberty Classical Academy ($5,000), New Castle Trails ($4,000), Glenwood Springs Middle School ($3,000), CoVenture ($2,500), Yampah Mountain High School ($1,000) (Unanimous)
• Reappointed Greg Rippy to the Federal Mineral Lease District Board (Unanimous)
• Approved liquor license renewal for Sunlight Mountain Resort (2-0)
• Approved Wholesalers Branch House Permit for Wild Capture (Unanimous)
• Continued liquor license transfer hearing for The Liquor Cave Colorado to Dec 5, 2022 (Unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including ballot printing, voting system, and dental service contract renewals (Unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Garfield County Planning Commission will hold a work session on proposed text amendments to the Land Use and Development Code, including inclusionary zoning for affordable housing, revised accessory dwelling unit standards, and new temporary use sections. No final decisions are scheduled; the session is for discussion and input.

• Work session on Article 8 Inclusionary Zoning for Affordable Housing
• Revised standards for Accessory Dwelling Units
• Creation of new code sections on Temporary Uses
• Presenters include Shery Bower, Barbara Green, Torie Jarvis, and Jane Harrington

The commission conducted a work session to review proposed text amendments to the Garfield County Land Use and Development Code. Discussions focused on inclusionary zoning for affordable housing, accessory dwelling unit standards, and temporary uses. No formal decisions were made during the meeting.

Board of County Commissioners

The Garfield County Board of County Commissioners will hold a regular meeting to consider adopting the FY2023 budget and the Traveler's Highland PID budget, as well as a public hearing on a proposed mini storage facility west of Glenwood Springs. The board will also consider several discretionary grant requests of $5,000 each and fee waiver requests for fairground events.

• Adoption of Garfield County Budget and Appropriation of Funds for FY2023
• Adoption of Traveler's Highland Public Improvement District 2023 Budget
• Public hearing on Limited Impact Review for 118,400 sq ft mini storage facility (File LIPA-07-18-8659) west of Glenwood Springs
• Discretionary grant requests of $5,000 each for Glenwood Middle School, Symphony in the Valley, COVENTURE, Yampah Mountain High School, New Castle Trails, Middle Colorado Watershed Council, Liberty Classical Academy, Colorado River BOCES
• Contract awards: RAM 2500 for Rifle Garfield County Airport (Johnson Auto Plaza) and road salt (SaltWorx Inc)

The Board of County Commissioners approved the 2023 county budget and the Traveler's Highland PID budget. They also authorized a land use permit for a mini storage facility west of Glenwood Springs and ratified the appointment of Heather Beattie as County Attorney.

• Approved 2023 Garfield County budget and appropriation of $129,758,534 (Unanimous)
• Approved 2023 Traveler's Highland PID budget and appropriation of $817 (Unanimous)
• Approved limited impact review land use change permit for MMME WG LLC mini storage facility (Unanimous)
• Ratified contract for Heather Beattie as Garfield County Attorney (Unanimous)
• Approved fee waiver for Coal Ridge High School Rodeo Club (Unanimous)
• Approved fee waiver for Garfield County Farm Bureau Annual Meeting (Unanimous)
• Approved fee waiver for 22nd Annual Grazing Permittee Dinner (Unanimous)
• Accepted 2022 3rd Quarter Public Trustee Report (Unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Garfield County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing, continued from September 28, 2022, to review a preliminary plan for the Eagle Ridge Subdivision. The applicant, Eagle Ridge Homes, LLC, proposes dividing a 7.315-acre site into 11 blocks for 16 single-family units and 19 townhouse units. The commission will also approve minutes from the September 28 meeting and handle other business.

• Public hearing on Eagle Ridge Subdivision preliminary plan: 7.315 acres into 11 blocks, 16 single-family and 19 townhouse units
• Parcel Assessor #239305403001, Los Amigos Filing 1 Lot 1, northwest of Auburn Ridge Lane and County Road 114
• Applicant: Eagle Ridge Homes, LLC; presenter: Senior Planner Philip Berry
• Approval of minutes from September 28, 2022 meeting

The Planning Commission recommended approval of a preliminary plan for the Eagle Ridge major subdivision. The project would divide a 7.315-acre site into 11 blocks containing 16 single-family units and 19 townhouse units. The recommendation included staff guidelines and a new requirement for HOA covenants to promote zero-scape landscaping.

• Recommended approval of Eagle Ridge major subdivision preliminary plan (unanimous)
• Approved September 28, 2022 meeting minutes
• Rescheduled December 14 meeting to December 7
• Cancelled November 23 meeting
• Cancelled December 23 meeting
• Scheduled November 9 work session regarding Affordable Housing

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners is holding a budget hearing to review capital requests from multiple county departments, including Road & Bridge, Airport, IT, Sheriff, Facilities, Motor-Pool, Coroner, Fairgrounds, Landfill, Communications, and Assessor. The agenda also includes public comments and attachments on RFTA and animal care updates. No specific dollar amounts or decisions are listed in the agenda text.

• Public comments on RFTA report and animal care center updates
• Capital requests from Road & Bridge, Airport, IT, Sheriff, Facilities, Motor-Pool, Coroner, Fairgrounds, Landfill, Communications, and Assessor
• Total capital requests review
• Grants discussion
• Adjournment scheduled for 11:29 a.m.

Board of County Commissioners

The Garfield County Board of County Commissioners holds a work session to discuss four items: a petition from the Ironbridge Affordable Homeowners Association regarding deed restrictions, a review of airport policy directives including upcoming Request for Proposal requirements, options for a new Search & Rescue building, and an update to the On-site Wastewater Treatment System permitting fee schedule. No final votes are scheduled; this is a discussion session.

• Ironbridge Affordable Homeowners Association petition on deed restrictions
• Review of BOCC Airport Policy Directives and RFP requirements
• Garfield County Search & Rescue building options
• On-site Wastewater Treatment System Permit Fee Schedule update

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners is holding a budget hearing to review and discuss the county's upcoming budget. The agenda lists presentations from nearly all county departments, including Sheriff, Human Services, Airport, and Public Health, followed by adjournment at noon. No specific dollar amounts or decisions are listed in the agenda text.

• Budget hearing for county departments
• Presentations from Sheriff, Human Services, Airport, Public Health, and other departments
• Meeting held at 108 8th Street, BOCC Hearing Room, Glenwood Springs

Board of County Commissioners

The Garfield County Board of County Commissioners will hold a regular meeting with a work session, consent agenda, and regular agenda. They will consider resetting a liquor license transfer hearing, approve routine items like bills and a forensic software contract, and discuss human services grants, a mental health grant for the Sheriff's Office, and a housing MOU with Habitat for Humanity. The board will also enter executive session on the Colorado River Cooperative Agreement.

• Reset public hearing for liquor license transfer from Liquor Cave LLC to Liquor Cave Colorado LLC at 59 Tamarisk Trail, Parachute
• Approve $149,999 DOLA POMH grant for Sheriff's Office mental health services
• Adopt 2022 Natural Hazards Mitigation Plan update
• Consider MOU with Habitat for Humanity for employee housing at Wapiti Commons
• Approve 2023 Human Service Grant recommendations

The board unanimously approved the 2023 Human Service Grant recommendations and a $1.29 million EFT/EBT disbursement for September. They also set the 2023 Garfield County Fair and Rodeo for July 23-30 by a 2-1 vote, and approved a memorandum of understanding with Habitat for Humanity for county employee housing at Wapiti Commons by a 2-1 vote. Heather Beattie was appointed as the new County Attorney.

• Approved 2023 Human Service Grant recommendations unanimously
• Approved September 2022 EFT/EBT disbursement of $1,290,155.21 unanimously
• Approved intergovernmental agreement with Colorado DHS for computer purchasing unanimously
• Approved pursuing application for Single Entry Point services from Health Care Policy and Finance unanimously
• Approved variance for onsite wastewater treatment system at 1719 County Road 129 unanimously
• Set 2023 Garfield County Fair and Rodeo for July 23-30 by a 2-1 vote
• Approved memorandum of understanding with Habitat for Humanity for employee housing at Wapiti Commons by a 2-1 vote
• Appointed Heather Beattie as County Attorney and Chairman as negotiator unanimously

Board of County Commissioners

The Garfield County Board of Commissioners is holding a special meeting that consists almost entirely of an executive session. The board will vote to go into closed session to receive legal advice, discuss negotiation strategy, and consider filling the open County Attorney position. The only other items are roll call, pledge, invocation, citizen comments, and adjournment.

• Executive session under C.R.S. §§ 24-6-402(4)(b), (e), and (f)
• Discussion of filling the open County Attorney position
• Legal advice and negotiation strategy discussion

The Board of County Commissioners held an executive session to receive legal advice, discuss negotiations, and consider personnel matters related to filling the vacant County Attorney position. After the closed session, the board voted unanimously to name the County Attorney candidate selection on Monday, October 17. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was otherwise procedural and adjourned at 9:41 a.m.

• Held executive session for legal advice, negotiations, and County Attorney hiring discussion (unanimous)
• Scheduled County Attorney candidate selection decision for October 17 (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 9:41 a.m.

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners is holding a budget hearing to review proposed funding for county departments. The agenda lists departmental budget items including oil and gas, community development, vegetation management, road and bridge, motor pool, CSU extension, fairgrounds, and fair. The meeting is scheduled to adjourn at 11:15 a.m.

• Oil & gas budget review
• Community development budget review
• Road & bridge budget review
• Fairgrounds budget review
• CSU extension budget review

Board of County Commissioners

The Garfield County Board of County Commissioners will hold a regular meeting with a work session, consent agenda, and public hearings. Key items include a presentation on the 2023 proposed budget, several Sheriff's Office budget supplemental requests, and two land use permit public hearings. The board will also consider appointments to the Fair Board and various routine approvals.

• 2023 Proposed Budget Presentation
• DOLA Backcountry Search and Rescue grant for $31,000 for a utility boat
• Agreement with Advanced Network Management for Sheriff's Office network switch replacement
• Resolution to opt out of FAMLI (paid family leave)
• Public hearing for mini storage facility near Glenwood Springs (continuation requested)

The Board of County Commissioners voted unanimously to deny property tax abatements #23-005 (1329 Main Street, LLC) and #23-006 (SRE Colorado 4 RF, LLC) as recommended by the Assessor's office. They also approved all items on the consent agenda, including bills, wire transfers, liquor license changes, a letter of support for a Forest Restoration and Wildfire Risk Mitigation grant, a $31,000 DOLA Backcountry Search and Rescue grant for a utility boat, a network switch replacement agreement, and a resolution to opt out of FAMLI. The board continued the public hearing on the 2023 proposed budget to a later date.

• Denied abatement #23-005 for 1329 Main Street, LLC (unanimous).
• Denied abatement #23-006 for SRE Colorado 4 RF, LLC (unanimous).
• Approved all consent agenda items a through h (unanimous).
• Continued the public hearing on the 2023 proposed budget (unanimous).
• Approved a $31,000 supplemental budget for a search and rescue utility boat (unanimous).
• Approved a $27,995 supplemental for 2023-2024 forensic software agreement (unanimous).
• Approved up to $50,000 supplemental for patrol overtime due to staffing vacancies (unanimous).
• Approved a $270,000 supplemental to purchase six 2023 police package vehicles (unanimous).

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a public hearing on a Limited Impact Land Use Change Permit for a temporary outdoor youth hockey ice rink at 2340 County Road 100, about 2 miles east of Carbondale. The applicant is Blue Mind LLC, also known as Colorado Extreme. The board will also hold an executive session for legal advice and negotiation strategy regarding pending litigation and New Castle/Buford Road No. 245.

• Public hearing on Limited Impact Land Use Change Permit for temporary outdoor youth hockey ice rink (File No. LIPA-08-22-8917)
• Applicant: Blue Mind LLC, Sheldon Wolitski also known as Colorado Extreme
• Location: 2340 County Road 100, approximately 2 miles east of Carbondale
• Executive session under C.R.S. §§ 24-6-402(4)(b) and (e) for legal advice and negotiations on pending litigation and New Castle/Buford Road No. 245

The Board of County Commissioners unanimously approved a limited impact land use change permit for a temporary outdoor youth hockey ice rink at 2340 County Road 100, about 2 miles east of Carbondale. The permit is for the 2022-2023 and 2023-2024 winter seasons, with conditions including lights out by 9 p.m. and withdrawal of a prior contractor's yard approval. The board also held an executive session on pending litigation and New Castle/Buford Road No. 245.

• Approved limited impact land use change permit for temporary outdoor youth hockey ice rink at 2340 County Road 100 (unanimous)
• Permit valid for 2022-2023 and 2023-2024 winter seasons only
• Added condition: lights must be out by 9 p.m.
• Withdrew prior small contractor's yard approval upon issuance of this permit
• Held executive session on pending litigation and New Castle/Buford Road No. 245 (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners is holding a special meeting primarily to enter an executive session. The session is authorized under Colorado law to receive legal advice, discuss negotiation strategy, and consider personnel matters related to filling the open County Attorney position. The agenda includes roll call, pledge, invocation, and citizen comments before the closed session, with adjournment scheduled for 1:38 p.m.

• Executive session under C.R.S. §§ 24-6-402(4)(b), (e), (f) for legal advice, negotiations, and personnel
• Discussion of filling the open County Attorney position

The Board of County Commissioners convened and unanimously voted to enter an executive session to receive legal advice, discuss negotiation strategy, and address the hiring of a County Attorney. No other substantive decisions were made during the meeting.

• Approved executive session for legal advice, negotiations, and personnel discussion (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Garfield County Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to discuss several items, including a draft agreement to fund a social setting withdrawal management facility, a presentation from Great Outdoors Colorado, HSA funding, and a health insurance buy-out proposal. No formal votes are scheduled; this is a discussion-only meeting.

• Presentation on draft Agreement to Fund Withdrawal Management Services for a social setting withdrawal management (SSWM) facility
• Great Outdoors Colorado (GOCO) discussion with Executive Director Jackie Miller and Deputy Director Josh Tenneson
• HSA Funding discussion with Diane Hayes
• Health Insurance Buy Out Proposal for 2023 with Diane Hayes

Board of County Commissioners

The Garfield County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting with a work session covering several action items, including a public hearing on a special events liquor permit, a liquor license transfer, and consent agenda items. Key decisions include whether to opt out of the state FAMLI program, how to direct $5 million in American Rescue Plan funds, and adoption of the updated Hazard Mitigation Plan. The board will also enter executive session for legal and personnel matters.

• Special events liquor permit for Kirstie Ennis Foundation Oktoberfest at Sunlight Mountain Resort, Oct. 15
• Liquor license transfer to Liquor Cave Colorado LLC at 59 Tamarisk Trail, Battlement Mesa
• Renewal of liquor licenses for Rhino Liquors and Nepal Restaurant in Glenwood Springs
• Contract renewal with Taylor Made Lawns for snow plowing and removal
• Consideration of opting out of FAMLI participation and direction of $5M ARPA funding

The Board of County Commissioners voted unanimously to opt out of Colorado's Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FAMLI) program, with a provision allowing employees to participate individually if they choose. The board also approved a $5 million transfer of American Rescue Plan funds, adopted an updated Hazard Mitigation Plan, and approved several liquor license renewals and transfers.

• Opted out of FAMLI participation (unanimous)
• Directed $1,942,872 to Capital Fund and $3,057,128 to General Fund from ARP funds (unanimous)
• Adopted updated Hazard Mitigation Plan (unanimous)
• Approved 120-day temporary liquor license for Liquor Cave Colorado (unanimous)
• Set public hearing for Liquor Cave Colorado transfer for Oct 17, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved special events liquor permit for Kirstie Ennis Foundation Oktoberfest (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including liquor license renewals, snow plowing contract, and subdivision plats (unanimous)
• Provided letter of support for Catholic Charities emergency shelter funding (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Garfield County Planning Commission will hold two public hearings: one to consider continuing a review of a major subdivision preliminary plan for Eagle Ridge Homes, and another to consider a major impact land use change permit for a gravel operation by IHC Scott Inc. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from July 27, 2022.

• Public hearing to continue review of Eagle Ridge Homes' preliminary plan to divide 7.315 acres into 19 townhouse lots and 16 single-family lots at Auburn Ridge Lane and County Road 114
• Public hearing for IHC Scott Inc. gravel operation permit, located between Rifle and Silt, south of the Colorado River and north of I-70, accessed from Mamm Creek Interchange
• Approval of minutes from July 27, 2022

The Garfield County Planning Commission voted to recommend approval of a Major Impact Land Use Change Permit for a gravel operation proposed by IHC Scott Inc. (dba Scott Contracting, Inc.), located between Rifle and Silt. The recommendation includes specific conditions, such as a wet-mining plan with no de-watering, and limits operation hours to Monday through Saturday, 7am-7pm, with no Sunday operations. The commission also continued the public hearing for the Eagle Ridge Subdivision Preliminary Plan to October 26, 2022, to address concerns from referral agencies.

• Recommended approval of gravel operation permit with conditions (roll call vote)
• Added condition #8: wet-mining plan with no de-watering
• Added condition #16: operation hours Monday-Saturday, 7am-7pm, no Sundays
• Continued Eagle Ridge Subdivision Preliminary Plan public hearing to October 26, 2022
• Approved minutes for July 27, 2022 as submitted

Board of County Commissioners

The Garfield County Board of Commissioners is holding a special meeting primarily to enter executive session to interview candidates for the County Attorney position and to provide instructions to negotiators. The meeting is otherwise procedural, with roll call, pledge, invocation, and citizen comments, followed by adjournment.

• Executive session to interview County Attorney candidates and instruct negotiators (C.R.S. §§ 24-6-402(3.5), 4(e), 4(f))

The Board of County Commissioners voted unanimously to enter executive session to interview candidates for County Attorney and to provide instructions to negotiators. The session lasted from 2:04 p.m. to 3:55 p.m., after which the meeting was adjourned. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved executive session for County Attorney interviews and negotiator instructions (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Garfield County Board of County Commissioners will hold a regular meeting with public hearings on a special events liquor permit for Journey Home Animal Care Center and the 3rd amended appropriation of funds for 2022. They will also consider consent agenda items including a contract award to OneNeck IT Solutions for security appliances and as-needed dental hygienist contracts, plus updates from county manager, human services, and health boards.

• Special events liquor permit for Journey Home Animal Care Center fundraiser Oct 8, 2022 at 0375 County Rd 352 Bldg. 3000, Rifle
• 3rd amended appropriation of funds for 2022
• Contract award to OneNeck IT Solutions, LLC for next generation security appliances
• As-needed contracts for dental hygienist services for Public Health Department
• Lease with Alpine Legal Services at 110 8th Street, Glenwood Springs

The Board of County Commissioners approved a third supplemental budget for 2022, increasing revenues by $2.15 million and expenditures by $4.99 million. They also granted a special events liquor permit for a Journey Home Animal Care Center fundraiser, approved a lease with Alpine Legal Services, and authorized a comment letter on environmental justice recommendations. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved 3rd amended 2022 budget with $2,149,083 revenue increase and $4,988,420 expenditure increase (unanimous)
• Granted special events liquor permit to Journey Home Animal Care Center for Oct. 8 fundraiser at Rifle Garfield County Airport (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including bills, IT contract with OneNeck IT Solutions, and dental hygienist services contracts (unanimous)
• Approved EFT/EBT disbursements of $1,314,476.43 for August (unanimous)
• Approved continuance of 3 temporary eligibility technician positions at $197,972.84 (unanimous)
• Approved SFY 2022-2023 Core Services Program Plan with $786,624 in funding (unanimous)
• Approved comment letter to Colorado Environmental Justice Action Task Force (unanimous)
• Approved lease with Alpine Legal Services at 110 8th Street, Glenwood Springs (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Garfield County Board of County Commissioners will hold a remote regular meeting to consider several action items, including a Cooperating Agency Agreement with the White River National Forest regarding the Sweetwater Lake Forest Plan Amendment and a $30,000 supplement for additional legal assistance on the same matter. The board will also review a consent agenda with routine items, a proclamation for Constitution Week, and updates from county staff and commissioners.

• Cooperating Agency Agreement with White River National Forest on Sweetwater Lake Forest Plan Amendment
• $30,000 supplement request for Fennemore law firm legal assistance on Sweetwater Lake
• Contract award recommendation to Motorola Solutions for ten APX4000 radios for Sheriff's Office
• Fee waiver request for St. Mary's Catholic Church event at Fairgrounds
• Grant for Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Stations

The board unanimously approved a cooperating agency agreement with the White River National Forest for environmental analysis of the Sweetwater Lake Forest Plan Amendment. They also approved a $30,000 supplement for legal assistance on Sweetwater Lake matters, accepted a state grant for EV charging stations, and reestablished a budget analyst position in the Finance Department.

• Approved cooperating agency agreement with White River National Forest for Sweetwater Lake Forest Plan Amendment (unanimous)
• Adopted proclamation for Constitution Week September 17-23, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including Motorola radios for Sheriff's Office and Center of Excellence burn plan (unanimous)
• Approved fee waiver for St. Mary's Catholic Church event at fairgrounds with security deposit and insurance (unanimous)
• Adopted changes to Fair & Rodeo Royalty Program Bylaws (unanimous)
• Accepted Colorado Energy Office grant for EV charging stations at 12th and Howard, total expense $29,198 with $12,000 from county general fund (unanimous)
• Approved reestablishing budget analyst position in Finance Department funded from vacancy savings (unanimous)
• Approved $30,000 supplement for additional legal assistance with Fennemore law firm concerning Sweetwater Lake (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Garfield County Board of Commissioners is holding a work session with two discussion items: a review of the noxious weed program's compliance, and an update on a capital campaign for the Garfield County Education Center and Outdoor Classroom. No formal votes or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Noxious Weed Program Review and Compliance Discussion
• Update on capital campaign for Garfield County Education Center and Outdoor Classroom

Board of county Commissioners

The Garfield County Board of County Commissioners will hold a regular meeting with a work session, consent agenda, and public hearings. They will consider ratifying scoping comments on federal gray wolf reintroduction and a BLM big game habitat plan, plus a budget supplement for election expenses. Public hearings include two subdivision preliminary plans in Battlement Mesa and Oak Meadows.

• Ratify scoping comments to US Fish & Wildlife Service on gray wolf 10(J) rule EIS
• Ratify scoping comments to BLM on Big Game Habitat Movement Route and Corridor Plan Amendment
• Approve $50,000 matching funds letter for Cardiff Coke Oven Project historical grant
• Approve 2022 Private Activity Bonds volume cap to CHFA
• Public hearing: Oak Meadows Filing 4 Phase III preliminary plan (46.709 acres into 25 lots)

The Board of County Commissioners unanimously approved a $1,742,872 state grant for Phase II of the Middle Mile Broadband Project, appointed Fred Jarman as the new County Manager, and ratified scoping comments on gray wolf reintroduction and big game habitat. They also approved a $6,000 budget supplement for election expenses, a $50,000 commitment for the Cardiff Coke Oven restoration, and two subdivision plans: Oak Meadows Filing 4 Phase III (25 lots) and Half Moon Subdivision (51 lots). All votes were unanimous.

• Approved $1,742,872 DOLA grant for Middle Mile Broadband Phase II (unanimous)
• Appointed Fred Jarman as County Manager starting Sept. 16 (unanimous)
• Ratified scoping comments on gray wolf reintroduction to US Fish & Wildlife (unanimous)
• Ratified scoping comments on BLM big game habitat plan (unanimous)
• Approved $6,000 budget supplement for 2022 election expenses (unanimous)
• Approved $50,000 commitment for Cardiff Coke Oven restoration grant (unanimous)
• Approved Oak Meadows Filing 4 Phase III preliminary plan for 25 residential lots (unanimous)
• Approved Half Moon Subdivision preliminary plan for 51 lots in Battlement Mesa (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Garfield County Board of County Commissioners will hold a regular meeting with a work session, consent agenda, and public hearings. Key items include authorizing letters about Sweetwater Lake, signing a memorandum of understanding for the wolf Environmental Impact Statement, and a public hearing on amendments to the Land Use and Development Code. The agenda also includes routine consent items, human services grants, and an executive session.

• Letters to Colorado Parks and Wildlife and Great Outdoors Colorado regarding Sweetwater Lake and a $7M loan
• Memorandum of Understanding with U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service for wolf EIS (10J Rule)
• Abatement hearing for Maxfield Heights (R210930)
• Public hearing on text amendments to Articles 4 and 5 of the Land Use and Development Code
• Consent agenda includes contract renewal with Center for Internet Security and several plat approvals

The Board of County Commissioners unanimously approved a temporary helicopter fly-yard for Xcel Energy's transmission line rebuild project, located about 7 miles southwest of Parachute off Highway 6, with modified conditions. The Board also approved several letters, agreements, and funding items, including letters regarding Sweetwater Lake, a wolf management MOU, and multiple human services grants.

• Approved temporary helicopter fly-yard for Xcel Energy near Parachute (unanimous)
• Authorized letter to Colorado Dept. of Wildlife on Sweetwater Lake (unanimous)
• Authorized letter to GOCO re: $7.1M loan for Sweetwater Lake purchase (unanimous)
• Approved MOU with U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service for wolf EIS (unanimous)
• Approved tax abatement 22-056 for Maxfield Heights LLP ($11,257.56) (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items a-i (unanimous)
• Approved EFT/EBT disbursement of $1,118,151.03 (unanimous)
• Approved multiple AAA grant amendments totaling $419,794.82 (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

This is a special meeting of the Garfield County Board of Commissioners with a single substantive item: an executive session to interview final candidates for County Manager and give instructions to negotiators. The rest of the agenda is procedural (roll call, pledge, invocation, citizen comments). No public decisions or votes on other matters are listed.

• Executive session under C.R.S. §§ 24-6-402(3.5), 4(e), 4(f) to interview County Manager finalists
• Instructions to negotiators regarding County Manager position
• Meeting scheduled for 2:00 p.m. at 108 8th Street, Glenwood Springs, CO

The Garfield County Board of Commissioners held a special meeting on August 15, 2022, primarily to conduct an executive session. The board unanimously voted to enter the session to interview final candidates for the County Manager position and to provide instructions to negotiators. No substantive decisions were made during the public portion of the meeting.

• Held executive session to interview county manager candidates (unanimous)
• Adjourned at 3:17 p.m.

Board of County Commissioners

The Garfield County Board of County Commissioners will hold a regular meeting on August 8, 2022, at 8:00 a.m. in Glenwood Springs. The agenda includes a work session with elected officials, a consent agenda, and several action items, including discretionary grant awards, funding requests for the 5Point Adventure Film Festival and the Parachute Area Transit System, and a request for a crosswalk on County Road 114. The board will also hear updates from the county attorney, clerk, and manager, and consider a confirmation of the interim county attorney appointment.

• Request for $250,000 for 2022 Parachute Area Transit System (PATS)
• Request for $15,000 for 2022 5Point Adventure Film Festival
• Third Quarter Discretionary Grant Awards
• Confirmation of Interim County Attorney Appointment
• Approval of Hotel & Restaurant Liquor License renewal for Honey Butter LLC at 155 Highway 133, Carbondale

The Board unanimously approved $250,000 for the Parachute Area Transit System to purchase an additional bus and 12 bus stop shelters. They also approved $75,000 for two new treasurer staff positions, $16,500 in discretionary grants to seven organizations, and $15,000 for the 5Point Adventure Film Festival. A crosswalk on County Road 114 near Colorado Mountain College was approved, and the conceptual plan for lease parcel A-4 at the airport was extended to October 8, 2022.

• Approved $250,000 for Parachute Area Transit System bus and shelters (unanimous)
• Approved $75,000 budget supplement for two treasurer staff positions (unanimous)
• Approved $16,500 in discretionary grants to seven organizations (unanimous)
• Approved $15,000 for 5Point Adventure Film Festival (unanimous)
• Approved crosswalk on County Road 114 near CMC (unanimous)
• Extended conceptual plan for airport lease parcel A-4 to October 8, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved $30,000 supplemental for self-funding insurance agreement (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including liquor license renewal and vehicle auction (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Garfield County Board of County Commissioners is holding a work session to hear presentations and updates on several topics. These include a health plan task force recommendation, total compensation for 2023, a motor pool safety review, a CTSI update, and the status of early childhood care in the region. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Health Plan Task Force Recommendation presentation
• 2023 Garfield County Total Compensation draft and presentation
• Motor Pool Safety Review and manual
• CTSI update
• Early childhood status update by Rocky Mountain Early Childhood Council

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a regular meeting with a consent agenda covering routine items such as bill approvals, sole source contracts, and subdivision plats. They will also consider discretionary grant requests, a water lease renewal, and a county manager recruitment update.

• Sole source contract to Audio Video Experts, LLC for AV upgrades to the BOCC room
• Sole source contract to Family Resource Center of the Roaring Fork Schools for mental health services
• Resolution extending preliminary plat approval for Oak Meadows Ranch Filing 4 Phase III
• Amended final plat for Ironbridge PUD lots at 330 and 354 Blue Heron Vista, Glenwood Springs
• Discretionary grants totaling $26,500 to seven local organizations

The Board of County Commissioners approved the consent agenda (items a-d, g-j) and separately approved items e and f, including a contract with Mind Springs Health for a withdrawal management center. They also approved discretionary grants, a letter of support, the 2023 holiday calendar, a $20,000 supplement for building improvements, a water lease renewal, and a community corrections facility payment (2-1).

• Approved consent agenda items a-d, g-j (unanimous)
• Ratified BLM scoping comment letter (unanimous)
• Approved contract with Mind Springs Health for withdrawal management center (unanimous)
• Approved discretionary grants totaling $26,500 to seven organizations (unanimous)
• Signed letter of support for Colorado River District community partnership funding (unanimous)
• Approved 2023 holiday calendar (unanimous)
• Approved $20,000 supplement for 110 8th Street improvements (unanimous)
• Approved water lease renewal with CWCB for 350 acre-feet (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Garfield County Planning Commission will hold a work session on regulatory barriers to workforce housing, followed by two public hearings: one on Xcel Energy's application to rebuild the DeBeque to Una transmission line, and another on proposed amendments to the county's Land Use and Development Code (Articles 4 & 5). The commission will also consider approval of the July 13, 2022 minutes.

• Work session on regulatory barriers to workforce housing
• Public hearing: Xcel Energy DeBeque to Una Transmission Line Rebuild Project (Una Substation to Mesa County Line)
• Public hearing: Text amendment to Garfield County Land Use and Development Code (Articles 4 & 5)
• Approval of minutes from July 13, 2022

The Garfield County Planning Commission held a public hearing and voted to recommend approval of Xcel Energy's location and extent application for the DeBeque to Una Transmission Line Rebuild Project, with specific amendments to staff recommendations. The commission also approved a text amendment to the Land Use and Development Code to adjust timeframe requirements due to staffing shortages. Both votes were unanimous by roll call.

• Recommended approval of Xcel Energy DeBeque to Una Transmission Line Rebuild Project with amendments (unanimous)
• Approved text amendment to Land Use and Development Code Articles 4 & 5 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from July 13, 2022, as submitted

Board of County Commissioners

The Garfield County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting with a work session, consent agenda, and public hearings. Key items include a budget supplemental for Sheriff's Office pay raises, a mid-year wage adjustment and new pay scale for county employees, and several land use decisions. The meeting also includes updates from county departments and human services organizations.

• Budget supplemental for Sheriff's Office pay scale and salary increases
• Mid-year wage adjustment and adoption of new pay scale for county employees
• Amended final plat for Lot 2, Quarter Circle 8 Ranch (9200 County Road 113)
• Final plat for Froning Family Subdivision (700 County Road 107)
• Public hearing for Moser Minor Subdivision (5250 County Road 342)

The Board approved a mid-year wage adjustment of 5% for all county employees, excluding elected officials, and adopted a new pay structure with up to $15,000 in necessary adjustments. The Sheriff's Office request for a 7% increase was reduced to 5% as part of this action. The Board also approved a resolution addressing land use and code enforcement disputes at Cedar Ridge Ranch, and approved a letter of support for a nuclear energy feasibility study in northwest Colorado.

• Approved 5% mid-year wage increase for all county employees, excluding elected officials (unanimous)
• Adopted pay structure revision with up to $15,000 in adjustments (unanimous)
• Approved resolution on land use and code enforcement at Cedar Ridge Ranch (unanimous)
• Approved letter of support for AGNC nuclear energy feasibility application (unanimous)
• Approved $1,665,149.24 in EFT/EBT disbursements for June (unanimous)
• Approved filling vacated Public Health grant-funded position for childcare (unanimous)
• Approved Sage Telecommunications permit for Battlement Mesa project (unanimous)
• Approved one-year extension for Oak Meadows Ranch Filing 4 Phase III preliminary plan (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Garfield County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a Location and Extent application from Colorado Mountain College to add student housing at its Spring Valley Campus, about 4 miles southeast of Glenwood Springs at 3000 County Road 114. The commission will also consider approval of the June 15, 2022, meeting minutes and conduct other business.

• Public hearing on Colorado Mountain College student housing at 3000 County Road 114
• Location and Extent application for additional student housing
• Approval of minutes from June 15, 2022
• Meeting at 6:00 P.M. in the BOCC Meeting Room, 108 8th Street

The Garfield County Planning Commission held a public hearing and voted to recommend approval of a Location and Extent application for additional student housing at Colorado Mountain College's Spring Valley Campus, located at 3000 County Road 114, about 4 miles southeast of Glenwood Springs. The motion included suggested findings 1-6 and staff recommendations 1-3, with authorization for the Chairman and Secretary to sign the resolution. The vote was taken by roll call, with Eric Rudd as the mover and Jarman Smith as the seconder; the tally was recorded as 'UNA' (unanimous). The minutes were approved as submitted, and no other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved minutes for June 15, 2022 as submitted
• Recommended approval of CMC student housing Location and Extent application (unanimous roll call vote)

Board of County Commissioners

The Garfield County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting with a work session covering elected officials' reports, a public hearing on a new liquor license, and several consent agenda items. They will also consider budget supplements for the Sheriff's Office and Development Services, an updated employee handbook, and other routine approvals.

• Public hearing on Hotel & Restaurant liquor license for The Rough LLC dba The Rough Bar & Grill at 3930 N. Battlement Pkwy, Parachute
• Request for budget supplemental for Sheriff's Office pay scale and salary increases
• Resolution authorizing cancellation of uncollectible property tax
• Approval of amended final plat for Lot D23 Aspen Glen to create a duplex plat at 70 Elk Track Lane
• Approval of updated Employee Handbook (continued from July 5, 2022)

The Board approved a Hotel & Restaurant liquor license for The Rough Bar & Grill in Parachute, and approved a resolution canceling $16,182.70 in uncollectible property taxes. A $338,633.10 budget supplement for Sheriff's Office pay raises was postponed to the next meeting to align with a countywide employee pay discussion. The Board also approved the updated Employee Handbook, a $60,000 budget supplement for Development Services, and a $5,000 payment to lobbyist Robert Weidner.

• Approved Hotel & Restaurant liquor license for The Rough LLC dba The Rough Bar & Grill (unanimous)
• Approved resolution canceling $16,182.70 in uncollectible property taxes (unanimous)
• Postponed $338,633.10 Sheriff's Office pay supplement to July 18 (unanimous)
• Approved updated Employee Handbook with changes (unanimous)
• Approved $60,000 budget supplement for Development Services (unanimous)
• Approved $5,000 payment to Robert Weidner for lobbyist services (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items a-h including liquor license renewals and bulk fuel amendment (unanimous)
• Postponed revised resolution on Cedar Ridge Ranch code enforcement to add lodging details (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Garfield County Board of Commissioners holds a work session to discuss three items: funding options for a main ramp replacement, development of a request for proposals (RFP) for minimum standards, and an update from the Health Plan Committee. No formal votes are listed; the session is for discussion and direction.

• Main ramp replacement and funding options, presented by Brian Condie
• Minimum standard review and RFP development discussion, presented by Brian Condie
• Health Plan Committee update, presented by Jessica Roberts and Kevin Batchelder

Board of County Commissioners

The Garfield County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting with a work session, consent agenda, public hearings, and an executive session. Key items include considering a letter to the BLM on big game corridors, approving special event liquor permits, and a second reading of an ordinance amending off-highway vehicle routes. The consent agenda includes routine items like bill approval and contract renewals, plus land use approvals.

• Consider letter to BLM requesting cooperating agency status for resource management plan amendments on big game corridors
• Public hearing for special event liquor permit for Colorado Immigrant Rights Coalition's Mountain Celebration, Aug 6, 2022, at Colorado Mountain College Field House
• Public hearing for special event liquor permit for Aspen Valley Hospital Foundation's Summer Polo Charity Classic, Aug 28, 2022, at Aspen Valley Polo Club
• Consent agenda includes renewal of Senior Meals Program contract with Alan Kokish, Inc. dba Aspen Chef
• Consent agenda includes resolution for major impact land use change permit for a solar energy system on ~90 acres near Parachute (AES High Mesa LLC)

The Board approved a second reading of Ordinance 22-02 amending off-highway vehicle routes, approved supplemental fuel funding of $470,000, and approved two special event liquor permits. They also approved several consent agenda items, including a solar energy permit, and tabled the Cedar Ridge Ranch resolution for further adjustments.

• Approved Ordinance 22-02 amending OHV routes (unanimous)
• Approved $470,000 supplemental fuel funding (unanimous)
• Approved special event liquor permit for Colorado Immigrant Rights Coalition (unanimous)
• Approved special event liquor permit for Aspen Valley Hospital Foundation (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items a-d, f-i (unanimous)
• Tabled Cedar Ridge Ranch resolution for further discussion
• Approved letter to BLM for cooperating agency status (unanimous)
• Approved letter of support for VA clinics (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Garfield County Board of County Commissioners is meeting to consider a temporary fireworks ban, a major solar energy system permit, and several contracts and funding requests. The board will also hear updates from county departments and consider routine consent agenda items.

• Resolution prohibiting sale, use, or possession of fireworks in unincorporated Garfield County from June 20 to July 5, 2022
• Public hearing for a Major Impact Land Use Change Permit for a Large Solar Energy System at 1691 County Road 300
• Authorization to prepare RFP for development of land at Rifle Garfield County Airport
• Supplemental request for $175,625.00 for CAPP self-funding agreement
• Extension of time to file final plat for McClure River Ranch at 16411 Hwy. 82 Frontage Road

The Board of County Commissioners unanimously approved a resolution banning fireworks in unincorporated areas from June 20 to July 5, 2022, and approved a major impact land use permit for a large solar energy system at 1691 County Road 300. They also approved consent agenda items, EFT/EBT disbursements, a Colorado Works MOU, and several airport-related contracts and supplemental funds. A letter of support for a housing coalition grant was approved in a 2-1 vote.

• Approved fireworks ban resolution for unincorporated Garfield County (unanimous)
• Approved EFT/EBT disbursements for May totaling $1,252,480.42 (unanimous)
• Approved Colorado Works MOU with CDHS for July 1, 2022 to July 1, 2024 (unanimous)
• Approved eight Colorado Works policies (unanimous)
• Approved contract amendment with Division of Criminal Justice (unanimous)
• Authorized RFP for Rifle Garfield County Airport land development (unanimous)
• Approved supplemental funds of $109,717 for airport professional services (unanimous)
• Approved solar energy system permit at 1691 County Road 300 (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Garfield County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a Location and Extent application from Colorado Mountain College to add student housing at its Spring Valley Campus, about 4 miles southeast of Glenwood Springs at 3000 County Road 114. The meeting also includes approval of the May 11, 2022 minutes and other business.

• Public hearing on Location and Extent application for additional student housing at Colorado Mountain College Spring Valley Campus, 3000 County Road 114
• Approval of minutes from May 11, 2022 meeting
• Meeting held at 6:00 P.M. in the BOCC Meeting Room, Garfield County Administration Building, 108 8th Street

The Planning Commission postponed the public hearing for Colorado Mountain College's Location and Extent application for additional student housing at the Spring Valley Campus due to public noticing errors, including missed adjacent property owners and a notice sent less than seven days before the hearing. The hearing was rescheduled to July 13, 2022. The minutes were approved as submitted.

• Approved minutes for May 11, 2022 meeting
• Postponed CMC student housing hearing to July 13, 2022

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners is holding a special meeting with a single agenda item: Cedar Ridge Ranch. The agenda includes roll call, pledge, invocation, and public comments, but no details are provided about the ranch item.

• Cedar Ridge Ranch (single agenda item, no details provided)

The Board of County Commissioners held a public meeting to address complaints against Cedar Ridge Ranch, with presentations from county attorneys, code enforcement, and the undersheriff. The Board gave direction to staff to prepare a resolution accepting code enforcement findings and outlining the process for future requests or complaints. No final resolution was adopted at this meeting.

• Directed staff to prepare a resolution accepting code enforcement findings for Cedar Ridge Ranch
• Directed staff to establish a process for future requests or complaints regarding the ranch

Board of County Commissioners

The Garfield County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting with a work session covering liquor license requests, fairgrounds funding and fee waivers, a Conservation Trust Fund request, and a proposed ordinance amendment on off-highway vehicle routes. The board will also consider consent agenda items, including a land use permit and a contract amendment, and may enter executive session on legal and negotiation matters.

• Set boundaries and hearing date for Hotel and Restaurant License for The Rough Bar and Grill, 3930 N Battlement Pkwy, Parachute
• Special event liquor permit for Colorado Immigrant Rights Coalition Mountain Celebration, Aug 6, 2022, Colorado Mountain College Field House
• Transfer $25,000 from Facilities parking lot lighting to Fairgrounds sound system project
• Request $200,000 Conservation Trust Funds for Town of Silt Parks Improvements
• 1st reading of amendment to Ordinance 16-01 on Off-Highway Vehicle routes

The Board unanimously approved $200,000 from general fund reserves for Habitat for Humanity to build two homes deeded for Garfield County employees. They also approved a $200,000 Conservation Trust Fund grant for Silt parks, a $25,000 budget transfer for fairgrounds sound system, and a $28,500 contract to E2 Optics for sound system upgrades. Several other items were approved, including a liquor license petition boundary and hearing date, fee waivers, and legal service contracts.

• Approved $200,000 to Habitat for Humanity for 2 employee homes (unanimous)
• Approved $200,000 Conservation Trust Funds for Silt parks improvements (unanimous)
• Approved $25,000 transfer for fairgrounds sound system (unanimous)
• Approved $28,500 contract to E2 Optics for sound system (unanimous)
• Approved $30,000 supplement for Fennemore legal services (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of OHV ordinance amendment, 2nd reading set for July 5 (unanimous)
• Set boundaries and July 11 hearing for The Rough liquor license (unanimous)
• Tabled community corrections contract amendment until Rodney Hollandsworth available (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Garfield County Board of County Commissioners will hold a work session to discuss several items, including a Sweetwater Lake discussion with the Eagle Valley Land Trust, 2023 revenue projections and budget strategy, Colorado's Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance Act (FAMLI), a health plan committee update, and a requested east area expansion for hangar development at the airport. These are discussion items, not final decisions.

• Sweetwater Lake discussion with Eagle Valley Land Trust
• 2023 revenue projections and budget strategy
• Colorado's Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance Act (FAMLI)
• Health plan committee update
• East area expansion for hangar development / Armstrong RTC-7

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will consider a $215,000 budget supplement for a body-worn camera project. Other items include requests regarding liquor license renewals, rescissions, and special event permits.

• $215,000 supplemental budget request for body-worn cameras
• Axon Enterprises Inc. contract award for Sheriff's Office body cameras
• Rescinding of Hotel and Restaurant Liquor License for Tee’d Off Bar & Grill LLC
• Special Event Liquor Permits for AVLT Coffman Ranch LLC
• Liquor license renewal for Trappers Lake Lodge

The Board of County Commissioners approved a $215,000 budget supplement to start the body worn camera project early and awarded a contract to Axon Enterprises Inc. for the cameras. They also approved the 2nd amended 2022 budget with increased revenues and expenditures, and passed several other items including a letter to US Fish & Wildlife Service on gray wolf reintroduction, rescinding a liquor license renewal, and approving special events liquor permits.

• Approved letter to US Fish & Wildlife Service for gray wolf cooperating agency (2-0)
• Rescinded liquor license renewal for Tee'd Off Bar & Grill (2-0)
• Approved special events liquor permits for AVLT Coffman Ranch (2-0)
• Approved consent agenda items a-n (2-0)
• Approved letter of support for Bear River Reservoir Company (2-0)
• Approved concept plan to lease airport parcel A-7 to Business Aviation Group (2-0)
• Approved $215,000 body worn camera budget supplement and Axon contract (2-0)
• Approved 2nd amended 2022 budget with $783,714 revenue increase and $1,557,096 expenditure increase (2-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Garfield County Board of County Commissioners is meeting to discuss and decide on a range of items, including a proposed Wapiti Commons housing project by Habitat for Humanity, a supplemental $58,000 request for the casualty and property pool, a landfill budget supplement and contract change order, and a public hearing for a small contractor's yard permit. The agenda also includes routine consent items, updates from county departments, and reports from human services and health boards.

• Discussion of Wapiti Commons with Habitat for Humanity
• Supplemental request for $58,000 for Casualty and Property Pool (CAPP)
• Landfill budget supplement and change order to environmental consulting contract
• Public hearing: Small Contractor's Yard at 2340 County Road 100 (Nordic Gardens Land Fund LLC)
• Public hearing: Amended Final Plat for Lot D-44 Aspen Glen, 175 Diamond A Ranch Rd.

The Garfield County Board of Commissioners approved several routine items and budget supplements, including a $225,000 landfill engineering contract and a $70,000 diesel fuel supplement. They also approved a $58,000 supplement for insurance claims, renewed a contract for aerial imagery, and approved a minor subdivision plat. A decision on funding for a Habitat for Humanity housing project was postponed to June 13.

• Approved consent agenda items a-f (2-0)
• Approved EFT/EBT disbursement of $1,281,788.07 (2-0)
• Approved Senior Advisory Board appointments (2-0)
• Approved IGA for Community Response Program with $24,999 county contribution (2-0)
• Approved $58,000 CAPP insurance supplement (2-0)
• Approved $225,000 landfill consultant contract (2-0)
• Approved $70,000 landfill diesel fuel supplement (2-0)
• Approved change order #3 with SCS Engineers for $330,500 (2-0)

Planning Commission

The Garfield County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider a Major Impact Land Use Change Permit for the AES High Mesa Solar, LLC, a large solar energy system in the Rural Zone District. The applicant, Larry & Karen Klebold, represented by Joshua Mayer of AES Solar, seeks approval for the project on two parcels at 1691 County Rd 300, Parachute. The commission will also approve minutes from the April 27, 2022 meeting and handle other business.

• Public hearing on Major Impact Land Use Change Permit for AES High Mesa Solar, LLC
• Solar Energy System, Large in Rural Zone District
• Parcel Assessor #240935100136 and 1691 County Rd 300, Parachute, CO
• Approval of minutes for April 27, 2022

The Garfield County Planning Commission voted to recommend approval of a Major Impact Land Use Change Permit for the AES High Mesa Solar, LLC to build a large solar energy system on 1691 County Rd 300 in Parachute. The motion included suggested findings 1-5 and staff recommendations 1-15, with staff recommendations #3 and #7 removed. The vote was taken by roll call, with John Kuersten moving and Brett Jolley seconding; the minutes do not record the individual vote tally.

• Recommended approval of Major Impact Land Use Change Permit for AES High Mesa Solar large solar facility (motion by Kuersten, second by Jolley, vote by roll call)
• Approved minutes of April 27, 2022, with corrections to officer nomination sequence
• Accepted Exhibits #1-22 into the record for the solar facility hearing

Board of County Commissioners

The Garfield County Board of County Commissioners is holding a regular meeting with a consent agenda, work session, and executive session. They will consider routine items like bills and wire transfers, plus action items including discretionary grant awards, a discussion of Wapiti Commons with Habitat for Humanity, approval of the 2023 budget calendar, and a budget supplement for consulting services. The board will also discuss airport-related leases and a hangar concept plan, and may enter executive session for legal advice on private property transferred to the U.S. Forest Service and BLM lease terms.

• Approve bills and wire transfers
• Revegetation security releases for Grand River Gathering and Red Rock Gathering
• Sole source contract with Mind Springs for a Withdraw Management Center (OBH grant)
• Second Quarter Discretionary Grant Awards
• Request termination of private hangar lease on lease parcel 5-FL

The Garfield County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a series of discretionary grant awards totaling $46,000 to 14 local organizations, plus a separate $5,000 grant to the Western Slope Veterans Coalition. The board also approved the 2023 budget calendar, a $15,000 budget supplement for finance consulting, termination of a private hangar lease, and a commercial land lease with Rifle Aviation LLC. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved $46,000 in discretionary grants to 14 organizations (unanimous)
• Approved $5,000 grant to Western Slope Veterans Coalition (unanimous)
• Approved 2023 budget calendar with July 19 kickoff (unanimous)
• Approved $15,000 budget supplement for finance consulting (unanimous)
• Approved termination of private hangar lease (unanimous)
• Approved commercial land lease with Rifle Aviation LLC (unanimous)
• Approved hangar concept plan for parcels A-5 and A-6 (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

This is a joint meeting of the Garfield County Board of County Commissioners with Eagle County. The agenda includes discussion items on Cottonwood Pass and Sweetwater Lake, followed by adjournment. No specific decisions or proposals are detailed in the agenda text.

• Joint meeting with Eagle County
• Discussion of Cottonwood Pass
• Discussion of Sweetwater Lake

Board of County Commissioners

The Garfield County Board of County Commissioners is holding a work session with two agenda items: an update from the Colorado Department of Transportation on the Cottonwood Pass project, and a briefing from the Health Plan Task Force on employee health plan discussions. The meeting includes roll call, pledge, invocation, and citizen comments, and is otherwise a standard work session with no formal votes scheduled.

• CDOT Cottonwood Pass update presented by Jacob Rivera, Fred Jarman, and Wyatt Keesbery
• Health Plan Task Force briefing by Jessica Roberts and Kevin Batchelder
• Health Plan Task Force meeting agendas from April 13 and April 27
• Employee health plan survey and history of health plan attachments

Board of County Commissioners

The Garfield County Board of County Commissioners is holding a regular meeting with a work session, consent agenda, and public hearings. They will consider temporary extended hours for the Sievers Gravel Pit for two road projects, approve discretionary grant funding for local organizations, and act on several routine contracts and permits.

• Temporary extended hours for Sievers Gravel Pit (3794 County Road 109) for Aspen Airport Repaving and Highway 82 Repaving projects
• Discretionary grant requests totaling $58,500 for 14 local organizations, including Rifle Rendezvous ($5,000), New Ute Theater Society ($5,000), and Western Slope Veterans Coalition ($5,000)
• Special event liquor permits for Wildhorse Gravel ride, Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, and Roaring Fork Conservancy River Float and BBQ
• Contract awards: GMCO LLC for 2022 Chipseal Projects, Frontier Paving for 2022 Asphalt Paving, L.N. Curtis and Sons for Multishot Launchers, O.J. Watson for Water Truck
• Public hearing for tax abatement/refund No. 22-043 (Banc of America Leasing)

The Board of County Commissioners denied two requests for temporary extended hours of operation at the Sievers Gravel Pit, one for the Aspen Airport Repaving Project and one for the Highway 82 Repaving Project. Both denials passed by a 2-1 vote, with Chairman Martin voting against. The board also approved multiple special event liquor permits, a tax abatement, and a consent agenda with various contracts and purchases.

• Denied temporary extended hours for Sievers Gravel Pit for Aspen Airport Repaving (2-1)
• Denied temporary extended hours for Sievers Gravel Pit for Highway 82 Repaving (2-1)
• Approved special event liquor permit for Wild Horse Gravel bicycle ride (unanimous)
• Approved special event liquor permit for Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation banquet (unanimous)
• Approved special event liquor permit for Roaring Fork Conservancy River Float and BBQ (unanimous)
• Approved tax abatement/refund of $16,619.04 to Banc of America Leasing (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items a-k including contracts for chipseal, asphalt paving, and fleet fuel cards (unanimous)
• Approved $50,000 budget supplement for motor pool upfitting (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Garfield County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to review a preliminary plan for the Half Moon Subdivision, which would divide a 9.13-acre site into 51 lots. The commission will also approve prior meeting minutes and elect officers. The meeting is open to the public via Zoom.

• Public hearing on Half Moon Subdivision preliminary plan (9.13 acres into 51 lots, Assessor #240718418028, Monument Creek Village Section Two, Battlement Mesa PUD)
• Approval of minutes from December 8, 2021
• Election of officers

The Garfield County Planning Commission voted 6-1 to recommend approval of the preliminary plan for the Half Moon Subdivision, a 51-lot major subdivision on a 9.13-acre site in the Battlement Mesa PUD. The recommendation includes staff recommendations 1-11 and an added condition #12. The commission also approved minutes from December 8, 2021, and re-elected Keith Lammey as Chair, John Kuersten as Vice Chair, and Eric Rudd as Secretary.

• Approved minutes from December 8, 2021 (unanimous)
• Re-elected Keith Lammey as Chair, John Kuersten as Vice Chair, Eric Rudd as Secretary (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Half Moon Subdivision preliminary plan (6-1)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a regular meeting with a work session covering elected officials' requests, consent agenda items, and updates from county departments. Key decisions include approving two liquor licenses for The High Lonesome Ranch, a tax lien cancellation, and an investment policy resolution, plus various contracts and program updates.

• Two liquor licenses for #10 Enterprises LLC dba The High Lonesome Ranch at 0275 County Rd 222, DeBeque: Retail Fermented Malt Beverage Off-Premises (Unit A) and Hotel & Restaurant (Unit B)
• Resolution to cancel county-held tax lien certificate #2018-170 for Telu Patten, schedule #M000584
• Resolution adopting the 2022 Garfield County Investment Policy
• Consent agenda: approve bills, sell one tandem dump truck as salvage, amended final plat for Panorama Ranches Subdivision
• Contract #22 IHJA 173921 with Colorado Department of Human Services Office of Behavioral Health

Board of County Commissioners

The Garfield County Board of County Commissioners is holding its regular meeting with a work session, consent agenda, and executive session. Action items include approving fair-related contracts, a watershed council funding request, a letter of support for a bear conflict grant, and several routine approvals. The board will also enter executive session for legal advice on litigation and land use code matters.

• Request to waive permit cost for Memorial Day Riders at F.C. Dobbs
• Approve MOU for Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement for Colorado River Valley and Grand Junction Resource Management Plan
• Abatement request R083580 for Glenwood Springs MOB Partners I LLC
• Award contract to O.J. Watson Company Inc. for landfill mechanics truck
• Re-allocate supplemental funds for concert talent to light and sound production; award stage/sound/lighting contract to Kaleidoscope Productions

The Board of County Commissioners approved several routine items and contracts, including a $55,615 contract for stage, sound, and lighting production for the 2022 Garfield County Fair, and re-allocated $10,000 in supplemental funds for that purpose. They also approved a $33,333.76 tax abatement, a $15,000 funding request for the Middle Colorado Watershed Council, and a letter of support for a bear conflict reduction grant. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved $55,615 contract to Kaleidoscope Productions for fair stage/sound/lighting (unanimous)
• Re-allocated $10,000 supplemental funds from concert talent to light/sound production (unanimous)
• Approved $33,333.76 tax abatement for Glenwood Springs MOB Partners I LLC (unanimous)
• Approved $15,000 funding for Middle Colorado Watershed Council (unanimous)
• Approved letter of support for CPW Human-Bear Conflict Reduction grant (unanimous)
• Approved proclamation for Child Abuse Prevention Month (unanimous)
• Appointed Carl Meinecke to Noxious Weed Advisory Board (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items a-h, removing item f for discussion (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Garfield County Board of County Commissioners holds a work session to hear presentations and updates on four topics: an economic impact study of oil and gas rulemakings, a Colorado Oil & Gas Conservation Commission rulemaking update, a deed restriction issue at the Ironbridge housing development, and a health plan task force update. No formal votes or decisions are listed; the agenda is informational and discussion-oriented.

• Presentation of Garfield County Economic Impacts of Rulemakings study by Dr. Timothy Considine
• COGCC rulemaking update, including financial assurance and high priority habitat rules
• Report on Ironbridge deed restriction issue by Garfield County Housing Authority
• Health Plan Task Force update

Board of County Commissioners

The Garfield County Board of County Commissioners will hold a regular meeting with a work session, consent agenda, and public hearing. Key items include a letter of support for an Interstate 70 study bill, a $10,000 Conservation Trust Fund request for the Burning Mountain Trail, and an update on Xcel Energy line rebuild projects. The board will also consider liquor license renewals, a subdivision final plat, and several fee waivers.

• Letter of support for federal bill to study I-70 extended closure alternatives
• $10,000 Conservation Trust Fund request for Burning Mountain Trail Project
• Xcel Energy line rebuild update: Mitchell Creek to Rifle-Ute 69kV, Rifle-Ute to DeBeque 69kV, Hopkins to Basalt 115kV
• Liquor license renewals: Trigger Bowling LLC dba Rifle Fireside Lanes, Catherine Store Wine & Liquor, Vista View Events LLC
• Robinson Minor Subdivision Final Plat at CR237 & CR 250, Silt

The Board of County Commissioners unanimously approved a letter of support for a federal bill to study I-70 closures, passed the consent agenda (including liquor license renewals and a subdivision plat), and approved $10,000 in Conservation Trust Funds for the Burning Mountain Trail project. They also approved letters of support for Rifle's MOVE grant, fee waivers for two rodeo events, a utility permit extension, a BLM lease, a proclamation, and a CDS grant application, plus authorized a hangar lease assignment.

• Approved letter of support for I-70 study bill (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items a-h (unanimous)
• Approved $10,000 Conservation Trust Funds for Burning Mountain Trail (unanimous)
• Approved letters of support for Rifle MOVE grant (unanimous)
• Waived Fairgrounds fees for Western Slope Jr. Rodeo 2023 (unanimous)
• Waived Fairgrounds fees for Flat Tops Rodeo Bible Camp June 20-24 (unanimous)
• Extended utility permit for fiber installation in Westbank (unanimous)
• Approved BLM lease for Sweetwater Communication site (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Garfield County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting with a work session, consent agenda, and public hearings. Key items include a proposed ordinance banning fireworks in unincorporated areas, setting boundaries and hearing dates for two liquor licenses at The High Lonesome Ranch, and considering joining a regional housing coalition. The board will also review routine approvals, grants, and county manager updates.

• Ordinance 2022-1 prohibiting sale, use, or possession of fireworks in unincorporated Garfield County
• Set boundaries and public hearing date for new liquor licenses for #10 Enterprises LLC dba The High Lonesome Ranch at 0275 County Rd 222, DeBeque
• Approve $5,000 funding for Western States and Tribal Nations Natural Gas Initiative MOU
• Award contract to Nordic Refrigeration, Inc. for rooftop condenser and compressor replacements at Sheriff's Office
• Consider joining Greater Roaring Fork Housing Coalition

The Board approved the Human Services Commission mini-grants totaling $73,500 for 24 agencies, and also approved several other items including the Western States and Tribal Nations Natural Gas Initiative MOU with $5,000 funding, liquor license boundaries and hearing date for High Lonesome Ranch, consent agenda items, EFT/EBT disbursements, and multiple grant amendments. The Board tabled a proposal to join the Greater Roaring Fork Housing Coalition.

• Approved $73,500 in Human Services Commission mini-grants (unanimous)
• Approved Western States and Tribal Nations Natural Gas Initiative MOU and $5,000 funding (unanimous)
• Set 10-mile radius boundaries for High Lonesome Ranch liquor license petitions (unanimous)
• Set April 18 public hearing for High Lonesome Ranch liquor licenses (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items a-d (unanimous)
• Approved EFT/EBT disbursement of $1,341,257.71 (unanimous)
• Approved multiple Area Agency on Aging grant amendments totaling $415,482 (unanimous)
• Tabled joining Greater Roaring Fork Housing Coalition

Board of County Commissioners

The Garfield County Board of County Commissioners is meeting to consider several action items, including a $5,000 funding request for a natural gas initiative MOU, a letter to the USFS about the Sweetwater Lake project, and a consent agenda with routine approvals. They will also discuss non-profit funding, landfill fee reductions, airport leases, and fairgrounds fee waivers.

• Approve $5,000 for Western States and Tribal Nations Natural Gas Initiative MOU
• Consider letter to USFS on Sweetwater Lake Recreation Development Project
• Approve $300,000 grant to Garfield Clean Energy
• Lease Rifle Airport parcels A-1 (Kuhn Aviation) and A-8/A-9 (Alpenglow Holdings)
• Approve $7,200 for Valley Senior Center and landfill fee reduction for Town of Parachute

The Board of County Commissioners approved the consent agenda, including bills, medical services, vehicle purchases, and a liquor license renewal. They also approved $7,200 for the Valley Senior Center, a 50% landfill fee reduction for Parachute, and concept plans for airport leases. The Western States and Tribal Nations Natural Gas Initiative MOU was tabled to March 21.

• Approved consent agenda items a-f (unanimous)
• Approved $7,200 for Valley Senior Center (unanimous)
• Approved 50% landfill tipping fee reduction for Parachute Pickup event (unanimous)
• Approved Kuhn Aviation lease concept for Rifle Airport parcel A-1 (unanimous)
• Approved Alpenglow Holdings lease concept for Rifle Airport parcels A-8 and A-9 (unanimous)
• Approved fee waiver for Rifle Middle School fairgrounds use (unanimous)
• Approved 2022 Garfield County Fair & Rodeo schedule (unanimous)
• Tabled Western States and Tribal Nations Natural Gas Initiative MOU to March 21 (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Garfield County Board of Commissioners holds a work session to discuss the future Landfill Expansion with SCS Environmental Consulting, coordinate with the Bureau of Land Management on the Latham Property, review Garfield Clean Energy's 2021 accomplishments and 2022 programs, and discuss employee child care options. No formal votes are scheduled; these are discussion items.

• Discussion of future Landfill Expansion with SCS Environmental Consulting
• Coordination meeting with Bureau of Land Management for Latham Property
• Garfield Clean Energy 2021 accomplishments and Solar Plus Storage Study update
• Overview of energy efficiency program for low income and seniors funded in 2022
• Discussion of Employee Child Care

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will consider several contracts for landscape maintenance, vehicle procurement, and rodeo events. Discussion items include drainage concerns in Pinion Mesa Subdivision and requests regarding landfill and fairground fee reductions.

• Contract award to Gunsight Holdings, LLC dba Daly Property Services for landscape maintenance
• Contract award to Berthod Motors, Inc for one Ram 3500
• Contract award to Bailey Pro Rodeo, LLC for the 2022 Garfield County Fair and Rodeo
• Discussion of drainage concerns in Pinion Mesa Subdivision near Roaring Fork Rentals
• Request for reduction in landfill fees for City of Rifle’s Annual Spring Cleanup

The Board unanimously approved participating as a cooperating agency in the BLM's supplemental environmental impact statement for oil and gas leases. It also approved the consent agenda, including contracts for landscape maintenance, a Ram 3500, and the 2022 fair rodeo. Staff was directed to work with property owners on drainage issues and to review Cedar Ridge Ranch concerns.

• Approved participation as cooperating agency in BLM SEIS (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items a-f, including Daly Property Services, Berthod Motors, Bailey Pro Rodeo contracts (unanimous)
• Directed staff to permit temporary right of way to pump water off Roaring Fork Rentals property (unanimous)
• Approved one-half landfill fee reduction for City of Rifle Spring Cleanup (unanimous)
• Approved waiver of fairgrounds fees for Memorial Day Riders (unanimous)
• Approved 2022 Mosquito Program partner contributions and IGA (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Garfield County Board of County Commissioners will hold a regular meeting with a work session covering road vacation, federal comments, and election locations, followed by a consent agenda and action items. Key decisions include a proposed fireworks ban, grant applications for broadband, and funding requests for local nonprofits.

• Request for road vacation on County Road 314 (Alkali Creek Road) by Terry and Mary Porter
• Consideration of ordinance banning sale, use, or possession of fireworks for 2022-2023
• Request for $220,000 for Colorado Animal Rescue (C.A.R.E.)
• Request for $45,000 for Mind Springs Health
• Approval to use Rifle Railroad Bridge for broadband conduit

The Garfield County Board of Commissioners approved several funding requests and actions, including $220,000 for Colorado Animal Rescue (C.A.R.E.) and $45,000 for Mind Springs Health. They also approved a $1,281,815.12 EFT/EBT disbursement for January, set a public hearing for a fireworks ordinance, and postponed a decision on a $10,000 Conservation Trust Fund request for mountain bike trails until a master plan is completed. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved $220,000 non-profit general funding for 2022 Colorado Animal Rescue (C.A.R.E.) (unanimous)
• Approved $45,000 non-profit general funding for 2022 Mind Springs Health (unanimous)
• Approved January EFT/EBT disbursement of $1,281,815.12 (unanimous)
• Set public hearing for March 21 on ordinance banning sale, use, or possession of fireworks (unanimous)
• Postponed $10,000 Conservation Trust Fund request for RFMBA trails until master plan completed (unanimous)
• Approved $3,000 reimbursement to Glenwood Ditch Company from discretionary funds (unanimous)
• Approved submitting DOLA grant application for Phase II of Middle Mile Broadband project (unanimous)
• Approved use of Rifle Railroad Bridge to run conduit for Broadband project (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Garfield County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting with a work session, consent agenda, and action items. They will consider discretionary grants, a Conservation Trust Fund request, contract renewals, and an executive session on legal matters.

• Abatement hearing for Silver Spruce Motel (P031332)
• First Quarter Discretionary Grant Awards
• $200,000 Conservation Trust Funds for Coal Ridge High School trail project
• $20,000 Non-Profit Funding for COVENTURE
• Contract awards: Dodson Engineered Products (culverts), Berthod Motors (2 power wagons), Grayshift (investigative software)

The Board unanimously approved $26,500 in discretionary grants to KSUN, West Elk Creek Trails, New Castle Trails, Roaring Fork Leadership, Glen X, Youthentity, and Roaring Fork Outdoor Volunteers. It tabled the Roaring Fork Mountain Bike Association's conservation trust fund request to the next meeting. The Board also approved a $20,000 non-profit grant to COVENTURE, a $151,588 contract renewal with NEO Connect, and a DOLA grant application for County Road 215.

• Approved $26,500 in discretionary grants to seven organizations.
• Tabled Roaring Fork Mountain Bike Association conservation trust fund request to Feb 28 meeting.
• Approved $20,000 non-profit funding for COVENTURE.
• Approved NEO Connect contract renewal for broadband planning, not to exceed $151,588.
• Approved DOLA grant application for County Road 215 rebuild with $1,000,000 in matching funds.
• Approved abatement #22-020 for Silver Spruce Motel in the amount of $12,578.77.
• Approved all consent agenda items a through o.
• Approved MOU between BLM and Rifle Garfield County Airport.

Board of County Commissioners

The Garfield County Board of Commissioners is holding a work session with two discussion items: coordination with the Forest Service and Parks and Wildlife regarding Sweetwater Lake, and a discussion of an HOA agreement or amendment to deed-restricted units at Ironbridge. No formal decisions are listed; the agenda is primarily discussion-oriented.

• Coordination with Forest Service and Parks and Wildlife on Sweetwater Lake
• Discussion of HOA agreement or amendment to deed-restricted units at Ironbridge
• Presentations by John Martin, Fred Jarman, and Cheryl Strouse

Board of County Commissioners

The Garfield County Board of County Commissioners will hold a regular meeting with a work session, consent agenda, and public hearings. They will consider a tax abatement request, multiple liquor license renewals, discretionary grant funding, and a public hearing on an appeal regarding the Aspen Glen PUD. The agenda also includes routine approvals and an executive session for legal matters.

• Public hearing for tax abatement No. 22-011 (TEP Rocky Mountain)
• Renewal of liquor licenses for Mountain Man Saloon and No Name Bar & Grill
• Discretionary grants totaling $36,000 for KSUN, West Elk Trails, New Castle Trails, Roaring Fork Leadership, GlenX Career Expo, Youthentity, and RFMBA
• Conservation Trust Fund requests: $10,000 for RFMBA South Canyon Trail, $5,000 for Roaring Fork Outdoor Volunteers
• Public hearing on Aspen Glen PUD appeal to remove Eagle Nest Buffer Overlay Zone

The Board of County Commissioners approved a $66,485.08 tax abatement for TEP Rocky Mountain LLC, approved the consent agenda with 20 items, and approved several discretionary grants and airport-related actions. They also denied a request to change the hire/rehire policy and found that the denial of the Aspen Glen PUD modification did not constitute a taking.

• Approved tax abatement No. 22-011 for $66,485.08 to TEP Rocky Mountain LLC (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items a-t, including liquor license renewals, contracts, and resolutions (unanimous)
• Approved $10,000 discretionary funding for Community Counts Colorado (unanimous)
• Approved support letter to Colorado River District for Colorado Rocky Mountain School (unanimous)
• Approved FAA entitlement grant transfer of $150,000 to Spanish Peaks Airfield (unanimous)
• Approved updated Airport Rules and Regulations and Minimum Standards (unanimous)
• Approved lease of parcel A-4 to Garco Premier Hangars (unanimous)
• Approved landfill interfund transfer of $8,735.81 for 2021 and $9,800 for 2022 (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Garfield County Board of County Commissioners is holding a special meeting to consider several administrative and policy items. They will review a renewal for the Colorado Counties Casualty and Property Pool (CAPP), hear a report from the Board of Human Services, and discuss redrawn county precincts and commissioner district lines based on 2020 census data. The board will also consider a resolution about the Board of Health's authority and guidance to schools.

• CAPP renewal with supplemental budget request
• Redrawn county precincts to comply with state redistricting
• Discussion of commissioner district lines based on 2020 census data
• Resolution on Board of Health authority and guidance to schools
• Eastern End Senior Meal Program awareness and follow-up

The Board of County Commissioners unanimously approved a $188,620 budget supplement and $465,872 premium payment for the Colorado Counties Casualty and Property Pool (CAPP) insurance renewal. They also approved redrawn county precincts to comply with statewide redistricting, left commissioner district lines unchanged, and approved a resolution communicating COVID-19 policy directives to schools with amendments. The board approved the December EFT/EBT disbursement of $3,306,993.23 for Human Services.

• Approved $188,620 budget supplement for CAPP insurance (unanimous)
• Approved $465,872 CAPP insurance premium payment (unanimous)
• Approved $3,306,993.23 EFT/EBT disbursement for December (unanimous)
• Approved redrawn county precincts for statewide redistricting (unanimous)
• Approved leaving commissioner district lines unchanged (unanimous)
• Approved resolution on Board of Health COVID-19 policy directives to schools with amendments (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Garfield County Board of County Commissioners will hold a regular meeting with a work session, consent agenda, public hearings, and updates from county officials. Key discussions include potential winter closures of Cottonwood Pass and Red Canyon Road, a request for additional funding for a coroner's generator project, and a review of the director's determination for the new Defiance Roller Coaster at Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park. The board will also consider several budget supplements, contract renewals, and a request for $75,000 to continue the YouthZone Diversion Program.

• Discussion and potential action on County Road winter closures including Cottonwood Pass and Red Canyon Road
• Request for $75,000 to continue YouthZone Diversion Program ($67,500 budgeted)
• Consideration of Director's Determination for New Defiance Roller Coaster at Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park, 1850 Transfer Trail
• Approve bills, warrants, interfund transfer, and Weller Minor Subdivision Final Plat (80 Donegan Rd, 102 Donegan Rd, 100 CR 130)
• Renew contracts with Reliastar Life Insurance and CAPP, and award contract to Ntirety for website security monitoring

The Board approved several budget supplements, including $250,000 for legal services in RMI lawsuits, $10,000 for a coroner's building generator, and $20,000 for a temporary legal assistant. They also approved the 1st amended 2022 budget with increased revenues and expenditures, and directed staff to open Red Canyon Road when safe. The CAPP insurance renewal was tabled for further quotes.

• Approved $10,000 for coroner's building generator (unanimous)
• Approved $20,000 for temporary legal assistant (unanimous)
• Approved $250,000 for RMI litigation legal services (unanimous)
• Tabled CAPP insurance renewal for more quotes (unanimous)
• Approved $39,697.08 contract with Ntirety for website security (unanimous)
• Approved 1st amended 2022 budget with $573,072 revenue increase (unanimous)
• Approved $67,500 for YouthZone, deferring extra request (unanimous)
• Directed staff to open Red Canyon Road when safe (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners is holding a work session with a single substantive item: a discussion of Mind Springs, a mental health provider. Attachments include client demographics, program metrics, and financial statements for Garfield County. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Discussion of Mind Springs mental health services
• Review of client demographics for Garfield County
• Review of inpatient and outpatient program metrics
• Review of Mind Springs financial statements for FY20 and FY21

Board of County Commissioners

The Garfield County Board of County Commissioners holds a regular meeting with a work session, consent agenda, and public hearings. Key action items include a $200,000 funding request for Journey Home Animal Care Center, fairgrounds fee reductions, and consideration of winter closure of Red Mountain Road. Public hearings cover an airport land lease and a call-up of an amended plat for an Aspen Glen subdivision.

• $200,000.00 non-profit funding request for Journey Home Animal Care Center
• Fairgrounds use fee reduction requests from Arbaney Cattle Company and Gaby Bello Flea Market
• Consideration of winter closure of Red Mountain Road
• Rifle Garfield County Airport land lease request from GarCo Premier Hangars
• Public hearing on call-up of amended final plat for Lot D26, Aspen Glen Subdivision, 80 Elk Tract, Carbondale

The Board approved $200,000 in general funding for Journey Home Animal Care Center, approved a 90-day winter closure of Red Mountain Road, and denied an application to expand a building envelope in Aspen Glen. Several consent agenda items were approved, but the Weller Minor Subdivision final plat was postponed to the next meeting.

• Approved $200,000 non-profit funding for Journey Home Animal Care Center (unanimous)
• Approved 90-day winter closure of County Road 115 (Red Mountain Road) (unanimous)
• Denied Amended Final Plat for Lot D26 at Aspen Glen to expand building envelope (unanimous)
• Approved Rifle Garfield County Airport land lease for GarCo Premier Hangars (unanimous)
• Approved fairgrounds fees for Arbaney Cattle Company: $350 + $500 deposit Saturdays, $175 + $500 deposit Wednesdays (unanimous)
• Approved fairgrounds fees for Gaby Bello Flea Market: $200 south hall, $150 north hall, both with $500 deposits, no entry fee percentage (unanimous)
• Reappointed Dusty Richards to Grand Valley Cemetery District board (unanimous)
• Postponed employee appreciation meeting from January 24 to a later date (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Garfield County Board of County Commissioners is holding a work session to discuss several items, including future planning for Sweetwater with the White River National Forest, updates on Colorado Oil & Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC) and Air Quality Control Commission (AQCC) rulemaking, and 2022 policy directives. The board will also discuss snow removal. No formal votes are scheduled; this is a discussion-only meeting.

• Future planning of Sweetwater with Scott Fitzwilliams, White River National Forest
• COGCC and AQCC rulemaking updates presented by Kirby Wynn
• Discussion of 2022 Policy Directives
• Discussion of snow removal

Board of County Commissioners

The Garfield County Board of County Commissioners is holding a regular meeting with a work session, consent agenda, and action items. They will consider reappointing Steve Rippy to the Federal Mineral Lease District, approve routine items like bills and annual resolutions, and act on several fairgrounds fee waivers and funding requests. The meeting also includes an executive session for legal and negotiation matters.

• Resolution to reappoint Steve Rippy to Federal Mineral Lease District
• Ratification of letter regarding USFS purchase of Sweetwater Lake Property and proposed state park management
• Annual resolution setting 2022 notice location, office hours, and meeting details
• Resolution designating Director of Garfield County Public Health Agency
• Requests for fairgrounds fee reductions (dog training, roping, flea market) and supplemental funds for 2022 Fair & Rodeo concert

The Board of County Commissioners unanimously reappointed Steve Rippy to the Federal Mineral Lease District for a three-year term, approved the consent agenda (including bills, the 2021 CDPHE Pesticide Discharge Annual Report, a letter on Sweetwater Lake, and resolutions on meeting details and public health director), and approved Oliviya Daugherty to the Fair Board. They also approved a fee reduction for dog training classes, granted $15,000 for the 2022 Fair & Rodeo concert opening act, and approved a $51,000 carry forward for an economic impacts study. Two fairgrounds fee reduction requests (Arbaney Cattle Company and Gabby Bello's flea market) were tabled for further review.

• Reappointed Steve Rippy to Federal Mineral Lease District for 3-year term (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items a-e (unanimous)
• Approved Oliviya Daugherty to Fair Board vacant seat (unanimous)
• Approved fee reduction for Krys Moquin dog training classes (unanimous)
• Tabled fee reduction request for Arbaney Cattle Company for review
• Tabled fee reduction request for Gabby Bello flea market for review
• Granted $15,000 supplemental funds for 2022 Fair & Rodeo concert opening act (unanimous)
• Approved $51,000 carry forward for economic impacts study (unanimous)