Garfield County public meetings in 2023

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 setting boundaries and a hearing date for a liquor license request, approving a 5th amended 2023 budget, and numerous contract renewals and awards. The board will also discuss a housing authority update, a budget supplement for the Junior Livestock Sale, and several land use items.

• Set boundaries and hearing date for Hotel & Restaurant Liquor License for Rolling Fork Grill LLC DBA Brickhouse Pizzeria at 71 & 77 Tamarisk Trail, Parachute
• Public hearing on 5th Amended Appropriation of Funds for 2023
• Award contract to Professional Pipeline and Concrete, Inc. for Baxter Pass Road Maintenance
• Award contract to Western Slope Materials, LLC for as-needed road sanding material
• Resolution for Major Impact Land Use Change Permit for gravel operation at North Hangs Mine, ~72 acres near Silt

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will receive a quarterly update from the Community Development Department, including a presentation summarizing 2023 activity, statistics, and accomplishments. The meeting also includes roll call, pledge, invocation, citizen comments, and adjournment.

• Quarterly Update from Community Development Department - 2023 Summary of Activity, Statistics, and Accomplishments

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will review the 2024 county budget, appropriation of funds, and mill levy. Additional items include a request for an RV park land use extension and various grant and contract approvals.

• Adoption of the Garfield County Budget and Appropriation of Funds for Fiscal Year 2024
• Approval of the Garfield County Mill Levy for Fiscal Year 2024
• Request for a land use change permit extension for High Mesa RV near Parachute
• $1,000.00 discretionary grant request for Middle Colorado Watershed Council
• $20,000.00 non-profit general funding request for Rifle Regional Economic Development Corporation

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will hold public hearings on a major gravel operation near Silt and a large solar energy system east of Rifle, and consider a $186,000 budget supplement for sheriff's patrol vehicles. The consent agenda includes denial of the Flying M Ranch rezoning and approval of a land use permit for the AES Mamm Creek Solar LLC facility. An executive session is scheduled for legal advice on mill levy and DHS Single Entry Point reorganization.

• Public hearing on Major Impact Land Use Permit for a 72-acre gravel pit near Silt (North Hangs Ranch LLC / Western Slope Materials)
• Request approval for 2023 budget supplemental increase of $186,000 for sheriff's patrol vehicle purchase and up-fitting
• Consent item: Authorize Chairman to sign resolution denying Flying M Ranch Planned Unit Development Rezoning (Glenwood Springs area)
• Consent item: Authorize Chairman to sign Major Impact Land Use Change Permit for large solar energy system (AES Mamm Creek Solar LLC) near Rifle
• Public hearing on special events liquor permit for 2023 NHL Alumni Winter Classic at 2340 County Road 100, Carbondale

Board of County Commissioners

The Garfield County Board of County Commissioners will hold a regular meeting on November 20, 2023, starting at 8:00 a.m. The agenda includes a discussion on nuclear power with Matt Solomon of the Northwest Colorado Energy Initiative, and consideration of signing a letter to the SEC regarding proposed rule changes for natural asset companies. The board will also consider several consent agenda items, including approvals of bills, resolutions, and subdivision plats, as well as updates from the county manager and various boards.

• Discussion on nuclear power with Matt Solomon, Northwest Colorado Energy Initiative
• Consider signing a letter to the SEC on proposed rule changes for natural asset companies
• Authorize signing the Colborn Basic Correction Exemption Plat for a 29.5-acre parcel at 10889 County Road 320, Rifle
• Authorize signing the Cooper Minor Subdivision Final Plat for 3 lots on a 15.8-acre parcel at 214 Center Dr, West Glenwood Springs
• Consider a budget supplement request for a replacement visibility camera on the Rifle Branch of the Garfield County Library roof

Board of County Commissioners

The Garfield County Board of County Commissioners is holding a work session with a single substantive item: an update on the landfill expansion, presented by Deb Fiscus and SCS Engineering. The rest of the agenda is routine (roll call, pledge, invocation, citizen comments, adjournment).

• Landfill expansion update by Deb Fiscus and SCS Engineering

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a continued public hearing on the Flying M Ranch PUD rezoning near Glenwood Springs, consider a resolution clarifying library policy on two manga novels, and decide on a price increase at the county landfill. They will also hear presentations on elk herd management plans and a boat ramp improvement plan, and vote on discretionary grant awards.

• Continued public hearing for Flying M Ranch PUD rezoning (ZDAA-8927) on two parcels near Glenwood Springs
• Resolution clarifying BOCC action on Garfield County Library policies regarding two Japanese Manga novels (Prison School and Finder series)
• Request approval for a price increase at the Garfield County Landfill
• Authorization for a Limited Impact Land Use Change Permit for a large solar energy system on an 88-acre parcel near Parachute (Caerus Piceance LLC / Wheeler Gulch Solar LLC)
• Fourth Quarter Discretionary Grant Awards (multiple requests listed)

Planning Commission

The Garfield County Planning Commission and Board of Adjustment will hold a joint training work session on meeting procedures, code provisions, standards, and criteria. Following the work session, a public hearing will consider a sketch plan for a major subdivision to divide a 34.7-acre parcel into 7 lots at 24 County Road 138, New Castle.

• Joint training work session for Planning Commission and Board of Adjustment
• Public hearing for sketch plan review of major subdivision (File No. SSPA-04-23-8957)
• Applicants: Charles Hodge, Michael and Laura Resh; representative Doug Pratte, The Land Studio Inc.
• Parcel 212335200186, 24 County Road 138, New Castle, CO 81647

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will hold public hearings on a large solar energy system near Parachute and a land-use change for worker housing at Ironbridge Golf Course. They will also consider $500,000 in funding for New Castle's entryway project, multiple discretionary grants, and routine consent items including contracts for snow plowing and meal services.

• Public hearing on Wheeler Gulch Solar LLC's large solar energy system on County Road 215 near Parachute
• Public hearing on Blue Heron Properties' conversion of office space to four accessory dwelling units for worker housing at 1007 Westbank Rd.
• Request for $500,000 for Town of New Castle Entryway and Landscaping Project
• Discretionary grant requests totaling $43,000 for 11 local organizations
• Award of contract for speed awareness monitor trailers for Sheriff's Office from Stalker Radar

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners is holding a budget hearing to discuss capital budget requests from multiple departments including the Assessor, Facilities, Fairgrounds, IT, Sheriff’s Office, Road & Bridge, Motor Pool, Landfill, and Airport. The agenda also includes a grants item. No specific dollar amounts or decisions are listed in the agenda text.

• Capital budget review for Assessor, Facilities, Fairgrounds, IT, Sheriff’s Office, Road & Bridge, Motor Pool, Landfill, and Airport
• Grants discussion

Board of Adjustment

The Garfield County Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing and decide on a request from Sopris Properties LLC for a front yard setback variance from Highway 82. The applicant seeks a 25-foot reduction from the required 50-foot setback for a 2.569-acre parcel located about half a mile east of the intersection of Hwy 133 and Hwy 82.

• Public hearing on variance request for parcel # 2393-274-00-027
• Requested reduction of front yard setback from 50 feet to 25 feet for arterial road
• Applicant: Bobby Almazan, Sopris Properties LLC
• Election of officers and approval of minutes from January 25, 2021

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 presentations covering areas such as community development, public health, road and bridge, and the airport. No specific dollar amounts or decisions are detailed in the agenda text.

• CSU Extension budget review
• Community Development budget review
• Information Technology budget review
• Road & Bridge budget review
• Public Health budget review

Board of County Commissioners

The Garfield County Board of County Commissioners will hold public hearings on a minor subdivision and a special use permit modification for a commercial park in West Glenwood Springs, and a rural land development exemption near Glenwood Springs. They will also consider designating ballot drop-box locations and Voter Service and Polling Centers for the 2024 elections, and approve a temporary youth hockey ice rink at Colorado Extreme Outdoor Recreation Facility. Consent agenda items include approval of bills, payroll, and several sets of meeting minutes from 2019 and 2020.

• Public hearing on Cooper Minor Subdivision to create three lots on 15.8 acres at 214 Center Dr., West Glenwood Springs
• Public hearing on substantial modification to Glenwood Business Center Commercial Park Special Use Permit at 214 Center Dr.
• Designation of ballot drop-box locations and Voter Service and Polling Centers for 2024 Presidential Primary, Primary, and General Elections
• Approval of a land use change permit for a temporary youth hockey ice rink at 2340 County Road 100, near Carbondale
• Approval of 2024 Human Services Commission grant recommendations

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners is holding a budget hearing to review proposed budgets for various county departments, including the Sheriff, District Attorney, Road & Bridge, and others. The meeting includes roll call, pledge, invocation, and citizen comments, with adjournment scheduled for 11:10 a.m.

• Budget review for Sheriff department
• Budget review for District Attorney
• Budget review for Road & Bridge
• Budget review for Motor Pool
• Budget review for Vegetation Management

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a regular meeting on October 9, 2023, to discuss and decide on several items including the 2024 proposed budget, contract renewals for Axon body cameras and tasers, a road salt contract, and a land-use code amendment. A public hearing is scheduled for a temporary outdoor youth hockey rink and summer training area at 2340 County Road 100.

• 2024 Proposed Budget Presentation by Fred Jarman and Jamaica Watts
• Recommendation to renew contract with Axon Enterprise, Inc. for body-worn camera software and equipment
• Recommendation to award contract to Axon Enterprise, Inc. for tasers, cartridges, and related equipment for Sheriff's Office
• Public hearing for substantial modification to a Limited Impact Land Use Change Permit for temporary outdoor youth hockey ice rink and summer training area at 2340 County Road 100 (Blue Mind LLC / Colorado Extreme)
• Recommendation to award cooperative contract to SaltWorx, Inc. for road salt

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a work session to discuss the 2023-2024 snow maintenance plan, receive an update from the West Mountain Regional Health Alliance, and consider a health insurance buy-out option for employees. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the session is for discussion and guidance only.

• Discussion of 2023-2024 snow maintenance with Wyatt Keesbery
• West Mountain Regional Health Alliance comprehensive update and collaboration with DHS
• Presentation and guidance on Health Insurance Buy Out option

Board of County Commissioners

The Garfield County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on a request to rezone two parcels south of Glenwood Springs as a Planned Unit Development (PUD) known as Flying M Ranch. The board will also consider several consent agenda items, including liquor license renewal, land use code text amendments, and various procurement contracts, as well as funding requests and budget supplements.

• Public hearing on Flying M Ranch PUD rezoning, parcels on County Road 154, Glenwood Springs
• Renewal of hotel & restaurant liquor license for Sunlight Mountain Resort, 10901 County Rd. 117
• Text amendments to Land Use Code on impound yards, lighting, and inclusionary zoning for housing
• Funding requests: $1,000 for North Parks Arts Council, $10,000 for Middle Colorado Watershed Council, $5,000 for Post-Grizzly Creek Fire project
• Resolution authorizing cancellation of uncollectible property tax

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider a Major Impact Land Use Permit for a gravel operation on an approximately 72-acre site southwest of Silt. The commission will also consider a consent item to authorize signing a resolution updating the Comprehensive Plan's Future Land Use Map, and approve minutes from June 28, 2023.

• Public hearing for a Major Impact Land Use Permit for a gravel operation on a 72-acre site southwest of Silt, between I-70 and the Colorado River
• Consent item: Authorize the Chairman to sign a resolution for amendments to the Comprehensive Plan's Future Land Use Map, approved at a March 22, 2023 hearing
• Approval of minutes from June 28, 2023

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 $250,000 grant request for the Parachute Area Transit System, a $50,000 matching grant for the Cardiff Coke Oven Project, and a land use permit to convert office space into four accessory dwelling units at 1007 Westbank Rd. The board will also consider a special events liquor permit for an Oktoberfest at Sunlight Mountain Resort, several contracts, and an executive session on litigation and negotiations.

• Special events liquor permit for Kirstie Ennis Foundation Oktoberfest, Oct 14, Sunlight Mountain Resort, 10901 County Road 117
• Request $250,000 for Parachute Area Transit System (PATS)
• Request $50,000 matching grant for Cardiff Coke Oven Project Phase 2
• Land use permit for conversion of office space to four ADUs at 1007 Westbank Rd (Ironbridge Golf Course)
• Contract renewals: Center for Internet Security (endpoint security), Curtis Blue Line (uniforms/equipment for Sheriff's Office)

Board of County Commissioners

The Garfield County Board of County Commissioners will hold a remote regular meeting with a public hearing on a special events liquor permit for the Journey Home Animal Care Center's fundraiser. The consent agenda includes routine approvals such as bills, minutes, a boiler replacement contract, and several resolutions. The meeting also includes a proclamation for Constitution Week and a fairgrounds fee waiver request.

• Public hearing on special events liquor permit for Journey Home Animal Care Center's Laugh Your Tail Off event, Oct 14, 2023, at Atlantic Aviation Hangar, 0375 County Rd 352 Bldg. 3000, Rifle
• Sole source contract award to Diamond H Enterprises Inc. to replace boiler at GWS Courthouse
• Resolution to relinquish liquor license #2023-09 held by Glenwood Canyon Resort II LLC
• Resolution to extend preliminary plan approval for Oak Meadows Ranch Filing 4 Phase III, near County Road 117 south of Glenwood Springs
• Resolution authorizing assignment of private activity bond allocation to Colorado Housing and Finance Authority

The Board of County Commissioners approved a special events liquor permit for the Journey Home Animal Care Center and a fee waiver for the Colorado River Valley Chamber of Commerce. The Board also passed a consent agenda including a boiler replacement contract and a housing bond allocation.

• Approved proclamation for Constitution Week September 16-22, 2023 (Unanimous)
• Approved special events liquor permit for Journey Home Animal Care Center event on October 14 (Unanimous)
• Approved sole source contract to Diamond H Enterprises Inc. for GWS Courthouse boiler replacement (Unanimous)
• Approved assignment of Private Activity Bond Allocation to Colorado Housing and Finance Authority (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution Extension of Amended Preliminary Plan for Oak Meadows Ranch Filing 4 Phase III (Unanimous)
• Approved $450 Fairgrounds fee waiver for Colorado River Valley Chamber of Commerce chili cook-off (Unanimous)
• Approved relinquishment of liquor license #2023-09 held by Glenwood Canyon Resort II LLC (Unanimous)
• Approved bills, voided warrant memo, wire memo, and meeting minutes from 2020, 2021, and 2023 (Unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a work session to discuss a senior needs assessment, an update on concept plans for the Rifle Garfield County Airport, direction on a helicopter complex concept, and a fairgrounds restroom design. No votes or formal decisions are scheduled; the session is for discussion and direction only.

• Senior Needs Assessment presentation by Sharon Longhurst-Pritt
• Rifle Garfield County Airport concept plans update by Brian Condie
• Direction on the Helicopter Complex Concept
• Fairgrounds Restroom Design Discussion with attached memo, presentation, and plans

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a regular meeting with a work session, consent agenda, and public hearings. Key items include a Cooperating Agency MOU with the USFS for the Thompson Divide Withdrawal Environmental Analysis, a request to extend preliminary plat approval for Oak Meadows Ranch Filing 4 Phase III, and final plat approval for the Half Moon Subdivision in Battlement Mesa. The board will also consider discretionary grant funds, special events liquor permits, FAA airport grants, and supplemental requests for equipment repair and legal review.

• Consideration of Cooperating Agency MOU with USFS for Thompson Divide Withdrawal Environmental Analysis
• Request for extension of amended Preliminary Plan approvals for Oak Meadows Ranch Filing 4 Phase III
• Request for Final Plat Approval for Half Moon Subdivision within Battlement Mesa PUD
• Approval of $5,000 discretionary grant for Western States and Tribal Nations Natural Gas Initiative
• Public hearings for Special Events Liquor Permits for National Sheepdog Finals and Aspen Valley Land Trust Party in the Pasture

The Board approved a 2024 total compensation package for employees, including a 6% merit pool and specific health plan options. They also authorized several funding requests for the Rifle Garfield County Airport and entered into agreements with the U.S. Forest Service.

• Approved 6% merit pool, equity adjustment, and pay structure increase for 2024 compensation (Unanimous)
• Approved health plan options including PPO5 at no cost and $800 HSA for high deductible plan (2-1)
• Approved $150,000 FAA grant for airport fog seal pavement maintenance (Unanimous)
• Approved $33,005 supplemental request for airport snow removal equipment repair (Unanimous)
• Approved $25,000 supplemental request for airport lease template legal review (Unanimous)
• Approved $5,000 discretionary grant for Western States and Tribal Nations Natural Gas Initiative (Unanimous)
• Approved special events liquor permits for National Sheepdog Finals and Aspen Valley Land Trust (Unanimous)
• Accepted relinquished liquor license from Glenwood Canyon Resort II LLC (Unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will hold public hearings on a 32-well natural gas drilling permit and a large solar energy system, and will consider routine consent items including liquor license renewals and plat approvals. The board also plans an executive session on the Colorado River Cooperative Agreement and potential property purchase.

• Public hearing on a Garfield County Oil and Gas Permit for the TPR Well Pad 36A to drill 32 natural gas wells near County Road 317 and Forest Service Road 824
• Public hearing on a Major Impact Land Use Change Permit for a large solar energy system by AES Eagle Springs Organic Solar LLC, located 2.5 miles east of Rifle
• Approval to award a sole source contract to Operator XR, LLC for a virtual reality training program for the Sheriff's Office
• Renewal of a Retail Liquor Store License and tasting permit for Rhino Liquors at 6820 Hwy 82, Glenwood Springs
• Executive session to discuss the Colorado River Cooperative Agreement and potential purchase of real property in Glenwood Springs

The Board of County Commissioners approved a $19 million actual value adjustment for 2023 tax year assessments. They also authorized several grant agreements for senior services and approved a $50,000 virtual reality training contract for the Sheriff's Office.

• Approved $19M actual value adjustment for 2023 tax year (Unanimous)
• Awarded $50,000 sole source contract to Operator XR, LLC for Sheriff's Office VR training (Unanimous)
• Approved $1,208,479.48 in EFT/EBT disbursements for July (Unanimous)
• Approved $190,000 grant for senior congregate meal service (Unanimous)
• Approved $152,134.87 grant for aging disability resources (Unanimous)
• Approved $50,000 grant for Well & Wise elderly fitness program (Unanimous)
• Approved transfer of Mosquito Control Program from Vegetation to Public Health (Unanimous)
• Approved JC Excavating change order for Baxter Pass road maintenance to $100,000 (Unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will consider a request from the Colorado Geographic Naming Advisory Board for the county's opinion on renaming Dead Mexican Gulch, continued from August 7. The meeting also includes a public hearing on the 3rd amended 2023 appropriation of funds and a consent agenda with routine items such as approving bills, meeting minutes, a telecommunication facility permit, a minor subdivision plat, and the 2024 holiday calendar.

• Colorado Geographic Naming Advisory Board request for opinion on name change proposal for Dead Mexican Gulch
• Public hearing on 3rd amended appropriation of funds for 2023
• Limited Impact Land Use Change Permit for Vertical Bridge Development LLC telecommunication tower on Forest Service Road 300
• Fusner Minor Subdivision plat creating three lots northeast of Carbondale
• Third Quarter Discretionary Grant Awards including Glenwood Springs Summer of Music and Western Slope Veterans Coalition

The Board of County Commissioners approved the 3rd amended appropriation of funds for 2023, increasing supplemental revenues by $541,308 and expenditures by $996,817. Other actions included approving several discretionary grants and a name change for a local gulch.

• Approved renaming Dead Mexican Gulch to Lost Sheepherder Gulch (Unanimous)
• Approved 3rd amended appropriation of funds for 2023 (Unanimous)
• Approved $20,000 in discretionary grants for Summer of Music, CMC Foundation, Summit54, Veterans Coalition, and Bookcliff Arts Center (Unanimous)
• Approved letter of support for Town of Silt's replacement water treatment plant (Unanimous)
• Approved 2024 Garfield County Holiday Calendar (Unanimous)
• Authorized land use change permit for Vertical Bridge Development LLC telecommunication tower (Unanimous)
• Authorized signing of Fusner Minor Subdivision Plat for SkyFooze1, LLC (Unanimous)
• Approved bills and meeting minutes from May and June 2021 and July 2023 (Unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a work session to discuss several personnel and operational items. They will review a loss prevention report from County Technical Services Inc., consider a 2024 total compensation proposal including pay structure and health plan options, and discuss a 2024 holiday calendar proposal. Additionally, they will provide direction on a Helicopter Complex Concept.

• 2024 Total Compensation Proposal – includes pay structure, health plan options, and turnover rate review
• 2024 Holiday Proposal – calendar of county holidays for next year
• Direction on the Helicopter Complex Concept – discussion of a proposed helicopter facility
• County Technical Services Inc. (CTSI) Loss Prevention loss run review and recommendations

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a public hearing on a major impact review for a large solar facility modification east of Rifle and southwest of Silt. They will also consider several consent agenda items, including contracts, grant awards, and a letter of support for a housing project. Additionally, the board will discuss a name change proposal for Dead Mexican Gulch and a road issue on County Road 245.

• Public hearing for Major Impact Review of a large solar facility modification near County Roads 346 and 315, east of Rifle and southwest of Silt (File No. MPPA-04-23-8956)
• Request for opinion on name change proposal for Dead Mexican Gulch from the Colorado Geographic Naming Advisory Board
• Discussion of County Road 245 (Buford Road, New Castle)
• Request for letter of support for Cohen-Esrey's Glenwood Gardens affordable housing tax credit proposal to Colorado Housing & Finance Authority
• Discretionary grant funding requests totaling $22,500 for five local organizations

The Board approved a service agreement for a motor vehicle kiosk in Rifle and a $10,354.36 grant for Recording Office equipment. Commissioners also voted to support two housing projects in Glenwood Springs and a grant for the Roseman Ditch Company. The Board declined a specific name change proposal for a local gulch.

• Opposed changing Dead Mexican Gulch name to Jose Belardi Gulch (Unanimous)
• Approved agreement with Intellectual Technology, Inc. for motor vehicle kiosk in Rifle (Unanimous)
• Approved $10,354.36 ERTB grant for Recording Office printer and scanners (Unanimous)
• Rescheduled November Work Session to November 14, 2023 (Unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items a-p, including E2 Optics and Zippytech contracts (Unanimous)
• Approved letter of support for Roseman Ditch Company 2023 repairs (Unanimous)
• Approved support for Cohen-Esrey's Glenwood Gardens housing project (2-1)
• Approved support for City of Glenwood Springs Vogelaar workforce housing grant (2-1)

Board of County Commissioners

The Garfield County Board of County Commissioners will hold public hearings on a Limited Impact Land Use Change Permit for a telecommunications tower near Glenwood Springs and on a new Noxious Weeds Ordinance. They will also kick off the 2024 budget process. The consent agenda includes routine items such as liquor license renewals, contract awards, and approval of meeting minutes.

• Public hearing for a telecommunications tower on Lot 1, Lorenston Exemption Plat, 1510 Forest Service Road 300 (File No. LIPA-04-23-8954)
• Public hearing for Ordinance 2023-2, Garfield County Noxious Weeds Ordinance
• 2024 Budget Kick-Off Meeting presentation
• Approval of $10,000 payment to Rural Public Lands County Council
• Approval of School Resource Officer Agreement with Garfield County School District 16

The Board approved over $1 million in EFT/EBT disbursements for June and authorized a $100,000 contract for fairgrounds design services. Other actions included approving a school resource officer agreement and renewing several liquor licenses.

• Approved $10,000 payment to lobbyist Robert K. Weidner (Unanimous)
• Approved Garfield County School District 16 School Resource Officer Agreement (Unanimous)
• Approved 2nd quarter Public Trustee Report (Unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items including liquor license renewals for Clark’s Market and Honey Butter (Unanimous)
• Approved $1,018,618.27 in EFT/EBT disbursements for June (Unanimous)
• Approved extension of two temporary and one permanent Eligibility Positions through June 30, 2024 (Unanimous)
• Approved full-time grant funded position for ELC grant (Unanimous)
• Approved $100,000 contract to Rosenfeld Design LLC for Outdoor Classroom at the Fairgrounds (Unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Garfield County Board of County Commissioners is meeting to consider a special event permit for a charity polo event, hear the assessor's annual report, and hold a public hearing on a lodging facility permit. The agenda also includes routine consent items like bill approvals, liquor license renewal, and meeting minutes.

• Special event permit for Aspen Valley Hospital Foundation's Summer Polo Charity Classic at 16411 Old Highway 82, Carbondale, Aug 27, 2023
• Assessor's 2023 report on property values, protests, drill rigs, and non-returned personal declaration schedules
• Public hearing for Limited Impact Land Use Change Permit for lodging facility at 9404 Highway 325, Rifle (applicants Karl and Carrie Buhlman)
• Renewal of retail liquor license for The Guzzler at 73 Sipprelle Dr. #D, Parachute
• Modification to Good Neighbor Agreement with USDA Forest Service for forest restoration

The Board of County Commissioners approved a special event liquor license for the Aspen Valley Hospital Foundation and authorized the auction of a surplus landfill water truck. A land use change permit application for a lodging facility in Rifle was withdrawn by the applicant. The Board also approved a series of routine consent agenda items, including bill payments and liquor license renewals.

• Approved special event permit for Aspen Valley Hospital Foundation Summer Polo Charity Classic (Unanimous)
• Approved auction of 2006 Sterling water truck (Unanimous)
• Accepted withdrawal of limited impact land use change permit for lodging facility at 9404 Highway 325, Rifle (Unanimous)
• Approved renewal of retail liquor store license for Shadetree Enterprises Inc. dba The Guzzler (Unanimous)
• Authorized modification to Good Neighbor Agreement with USDA Forest Service (Unanimous)
• Approved bills, payroll memos, and meeting minutes from September to November 2021 and June 19, 2023 (Unanimous)
• Directed Summit 54 to apply for quarterly discretionary grants and school district funding

Board of County Commissioners

The Garfield County Board of County Commissioners is meeting to consider routine and operational items, including a school resource officer agreement, several contract awards and renewals, and a guardrail supplement. The board will also hold an executive session on legal advice regarding drainage issues. Most items are on the consent agenda and are likely to be approved as a block unless removed.

• Approval of Garfield School District RE-2 School Resource Officer Agreement
• Award contract to Advanced Network Management, Inc. for IT & Security Monitoring for Sheriff's Office
• Renew contract with Alan Kokish, Inc. dba Aspen Chef for eastern senior meals program
• Renew contract with City of Rifle for western senior meals program
• Award contract to American Road Maintenance for pavement maintenance at Rifle Garfield County Airport

The Board of County Commissioners approved several infrastructure contracts, including guardrail installation and airport pavement maintenance. They also ratified a school resource officer agreement with Garfield School District RE-2 and approved a revised Xcel Energy easement.

• Ratified Garfield School District RE-2 School Resource Officer Agreement (Unanimous)
• Approved $43,229.50 supplemental funds for guardrail installation (Unanimous)
• Awarded guardrail installation contract to Ideal Fencing, LLC not to exceed $83,229.50 (Unanimous)
• Approved hiring an Equipment Operator I at $27.50/hour (Unanimous)
• Approved revised Xcel Energy easement and acceptance of $1,000 compensation (Unanimous)
• Awarded pavement maintenance contract for Rifle Garfield County Airport to American Road Maintenance (Unanimous)
• Awarded IT & Security Monitoring contract for Sheriff's Office to Advanced Network Management, Inc. (Unanimous)
• Renewed senior meals program contracts with Alan Kokish, Inc. and City of Rifle (Unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will consider comments regarding the Bureau of Land Management’s proposed Conservation and Landscape Health Rule. They will also decide whether to observe July 3, 2023, as a holiday and move the regular meeting to July 5, 2023.

• Review of Bureau of Land Management’s proposed Conservation and Landscape Health Rule
• Proposal to observe Monday, July 3, 2023, as a Holiday
• Proposal to move the regular Board meeting from July 3 to Wednesday, July 5, 2023, at 8:00 a.m.

The Board of County Commissioners approved a letter to the Bureau of Land Management regarding proposed rules for conservation and landscape health. The board also rescheduled the July 3 meeting to July 5 to observe the Independence Day holiday.

• Approved letter to Bureau of Land Management regarding Conservation and Landscape Health Rule (Unanimous)
• Rescheduled July 3, 2023 meeting to July 5, 2023 at 8:00 a.m. (Unanimous)
• Designated Monday, July 3, 2023 as a holiday (Unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Garfield County Planning Commission will hold two public hearings: a continued hearing on a PUD rezoning for the Flying M Ranch near Glenwood Springs, and a new hearing on a major impact review for a large solar facility modification east of Rifle. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and other business.

• Public hearing (continued from May 24, 2023) on PUD rezoning application for Flying M Ranch, located 0.6 miles south of Glenwood Springs off County Road 154, parcels 218535415002 (Lot 2, 3927 County Rd 154) and 218535315003 (Lot 3, unaddressed), applicant Dunrene Gorup, Eastbank, LLC.
• Public hearing on a Major Impact Review for a large solar facility substantial modification, located approximately 2.5 miles east of Rifle and 3 miles southwest of Silt along County Roads 346 and 315, applicant Eagle Springs Organic, LLC.
• Approval of minutes from May 10, 2023, and May 24, 2023.

The Planning Commission recommended approval for the Flying M Ranch PUD rezoning and a solar facility modification. The Flying M Ranch recommendation includes a requirement for the affordable housing plan to be approved by the BOCC.

• Approved minutes from May 10, 2023, and May 24, 2023
• Recommended approval of Flying M Ranch PUD Rezoning (CARRIED)
• Recommended approval of Major Impact Review for Eagle Springs large solar facility modification (UNA by roll call vote)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will consider a $500,000 grant for Mind Springs Health and designate ballot drop-box locations. Additional discussions include air quality monitoring, noxious weed ordinances, and 2024 revenue projections.

• $500,000 grant for Glenwood Springs Withdrawal Management facility construction
• Designation of November 7, 2023, election ballot drop-box locations
• Special event permit for Jaripeo Ranchero Mexican Rodeo Series at Gus Darien Rodeo Arena
• $117,000 TANF transfer request from Garfield County to Jefferson County
• $10,000 discretionary grant funding request for Roaring Fork Valley Wildfire Collaborative

The Board of County Commissioners approved acting as the fiscal agent for a $500,000 grant for Mind Springs Health. Other key actions included approving the November 2023 election polling plan and authorizing various human services disbursements and transfers.

• Approved application for $500,000 grant for Glenwood Springs Withdrawal Management facility (Unanimous)
• Approved Voter Service and Polling Centers (VSPC) plan for Nov 7, 2023 election (Unanimous)
• Approved special event permit for Salvadorenas Emprendedoras Mexican Rodeo Series (Unanimous)
• Approved EFT/EBT disbursements totaling $910,942.42 (Unanimous)
• Approved TANF transfer of $117,000 from Garfield County to Jefferson County (Unanimous)
• Approved Single-Entry Point contract awarded by Health Care Policy and Finance (Unanimous)
• Approved Sunlight Parkway PUD Rezoning Request for 8.7-acre site (Unanimous)
• Approved sole source contract to Wagner Equipment, Co for landfill dozer engine replacement (Unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a public hearing on adopting the 2018 International Energy Conservation Code and consider a consent agenda including approval of bills, wire transfers, meeting minutes, a liquor license manager change, and a sole-source contract for adolescent mediation services. The board may also enter executive session to discuss legal issues related to code enforcement and litigation.

• Public hearing on 2018 International Energy Conservation Code adoption
• Report of manager changes for fermented malt beverage and wine license for #10 Enterprises dba The High Lonesome Ranch at 0275 County Rd 222, Units A&B, DeBeque
• Sole-source contract award to JusticeWorks CO, LLC for adolescent mediation and behavioral coach services for DHS
• Executive session on complaints about county code enforcement process regarding indoor lighting of greenhouses and litigation matter RMI, Inc.
• Approval of meeting minutes from February through March 2022

The Board of County Commissioners voted to repeal the 2009 International Energy Conservation Code and adopt the 2018 version with amendments. The board also approved a consent agenda including various bills and a sole source contract for adolescent services.

• Adopted 2018 International Energy Conservation Code and repealed 2009 version (Unanimous)
• Approved sole source contract to JusticeWorks CO, LLC for adolescent mediation and behavioral coach services (Unanimous)
• Approved manager changes for Fermented Malt Beverage and Wine liquor license for #10 Enterprises dba The High Lonesome Ranch (Unanimous)
• Approved bills, wire transfers, and changes to prior warrant list (Unanimous)
• Approved meeting minutes from February 7, February 22, February 28, March 7, March 14, and March 21, 2022 (Unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will receive updates on broadband middle mile and last mile strategy, the Total Compensation Task Force's proposed philosophy, and the property tax process including a temporary mill levy credit option. No votes or decisions are scheduled; this is a work session.

• Update on Broadband Middle Mile and Last Mile Strategy
• Introduction of proposed Total Compensation Philosophy from the Total Compensation Task Force
• Explanation of Property Tax Process and Temporary Mill Levy Credit option for Garfield County

Board of County Commissioners

The Garfield County Board of County Commissioners will hold a regular meeting on June 5, 2023, covering a range of administrative and policy items. Key actions include considering a resolution to join litigation against the State of Colorado over SB 23-303 and Proposition HH, approving a supplemental expense increase for inmate medical and jail behavioral services, and designating ballot drop-box locations for the November election. The agenda also includes a public hearing for a liquor license, a work session on a Forest Service letter, and numerous consent agenda items such as contracts, grants, and land use permits.

• Resolution to join litigation against State of Colorado challenging SB 23-303 and Proposition HH
• Supplemental expense increase of $318,075 for inmate medical and jail behavioral services
• Public hearing for fermented malt beverage and wine liquor license for Glenwood Canyon Resort
• Designation of ballot drop-box locations and Voter Service and Polling Centers for November 7, 2023 election
• Discretionary funding requests of $5,000 each for Colorado Mountain College Summer STEM Camp and Elk Creek Elementary After School STEM program

The Board of County Commissioners approved a major contract for inmate medical and behavioral health services and authorized joining litigation against the State of Colorado regarding SB 23-303 and Proposition HH. Other actions included approving a banking agreement and several liquor licenses. A request to designate ballot drop-box locations was postponed.

• Approved $2,342,760 contract with CorrHealth, LLC for inmate medical and behavioral health programs (Unanimous)
• Authorized resolution joining litigation against the State of Colorado to challenge SB 23-303 and Proposition HH (Unanimous)
• Approved $318,075 supplemental expense increase for inmate medical and jail behavioral based services (Unanimous)
• Approved 2023 banking agreement with Alpine Bank (Unanimous)
• Approved Fermented Malt Beverage & Wine liquor license for Glenwood Canyon Resort II LLC (Unanimous)
• Approved letter to US Forest Service regarding Thompson Divide Withdrawal (Unanimous)
• Approved amended plat to combine lots E11 and E12 at Aspen Glen (Unanimous)
• Postponed designation of ballot drop-box locations and Polling Centers for November 7, 2023 election

Board of County Commissioners

The Garfield County Board of Commissioners is holding a special meeting that is almost entirely an executive session, closed to the public. The board will discuss legal strategy on County Road 200 litigation, a potential tax-related lawsuit, and real property acquisition. The rest of the agenda is routine roll call, citizen comments, and commissioner reports.

• Executive session under C.R.S. §§ 24-6-402(4)(a),(b),(e) on County Road 200 litigation
• Executive session on potential taxation litigation
• Executive session on real property purchase or acquisition
• Citizen comments and commissioner reports

The Board of County Commissioners convened for an executive session to discuss litigation, taxation, and real property acquisition. No substantive public decisions were recorded during the meeting.

• Approved motion to enter executive session (Unanimous)
• Approved motion to exit executive session (Unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold two public hearings: a continued hearing on a PUD rezoning application for the Flying M Ranch, and a hearing on proposed amendments to Articles 3, 7, and 15 of the Garfield County Land Use and Development Code. No decisions are recorded; the agenda is limited to these two public hearings plus procedural items.

• Continued public hearing on PUD rezoning for Flying M Ranch, located 0.6 miles south of Glenwood Springs off County Road 154 (parcels 218535415002 and 218535315003)
• Applicant: Dunrene Group, Eastbank, LLC; property includes Lot 2 (3927 County Rd 154) and unaddressed Lot 3
• Public hearing on amendments to Articles 3, 7, and 15 of the 2013 Garfield County Land Use and Development Code
• Presenter for rezoning: Senior Planner John Leybourne; for code amendments: Community Development Director Sheryl Bower

The Planning Commission recommended approval of text amendments to Articles 3, 7, and 15 of the Garfield County 2013 Land Use and Development Code with specific modifications. A public hearing regarding the Flying M Ranch PUD rezoning was continued to a later date.

• Recommended approval of amendments to Articles 3, 7, and 15 of the Land Use and Development Code with changes to commercial wholesale greenhouse definitions and impound yard review requirements (Carried)
• Continued public hearing for Flying M Ranch PUD Rezoning (File No. ZDAA-8927) to June 28, 2023 (Passed by Voice Vote)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a regular meeting with a work session, consent agenda, and public hearings. Key items include a request for CDOT to initiate regional transportation collaboration, approval of a $408,333 airport grant, and a BLM office lease extension. The board will also consider a minor subdivision and correction exemption for a property on County Road 320 near Rifle.

• Request that CDOT initiate and facilitate a regional transportation improvement collaboration
• Approval of a $408,333 Colorado Division of Aeronautics grant for airfield pavement fog-seal maintenance
• BLM standstill agreement to extend office space lease for one year
• Public hearing on a basic correction exemption and minor subdivision for a 29.5-acre parcel at 10889 County Road 320, Rifle
• Sole source contract award to Current Solutions for elections camera system upgrade

The Board approved nearly $903,000 for April EFT/EBT client and provider disbursements. They also authorized several intergovernmental agreements for mental health and community services and approved a $408,333 airport maintenance grant.

• Approved $902,823.85 for April EFT/EBT disbursements (Unanimous)
• Approved $408,333 Colorado Division of Aeronautics grant for airfield pavement fog-seal maintenance (Unanimous)
• Approved letter to CDOT requesting regional transportation improvement collaboration (Unanimous)
• Approved 5th Amendment to IGA with Pitkin County for Community Services Block Grant funds (Unanimous)
• Approved IGA with Pitkin, Eagle, and Summit Counties for child welfare substance abuse and mental health services (Unanimous)
• Approved application for Chafee Foster Care Independence Program Plan (Unanimous)
• Approved resolution for limited signatory authority for Human Services Director with proposed changes (2-1)
• Approved one-year lease extension for BLM office space at Rifle Garfield County Airport (Unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider a PUD rezoning application for the Flying M Ranch, located on County Road 154 south of Glenwood Springs. The applicant is Dunrene Group, Eastbank, LLC, and the parcels involved are Lot 2 (3927 County Rd 154) and Lot 3 of the Eastbank Minor Subdivision. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from March 22, 2023, and other business.

• Public hearing for PUD rezoning of Flying M Ranch (File No. ZDAA-8927)
• Parcels: Eastbank Minor Subdivision Lot 2 (3927 County Rd 154) and Lot 3
• Applicant: Dunrene Group, Eastbank, LLC
• Approval of minutes from March 22, 2023

The Planning Commission held a public hearing for a PUD rezoning application for the Flying M Ranch. The commission decided to continue the hearing to a later date because key referral comments from CDOT were missing. The meeting included a presentation by the applicant and public comments.

• Approved minutes from March 22, 2023
• Continued public hearing for Flying M Ranch PUD Rezoning (File No. ZDAA-8927) to May 24, 2023 (Unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board will set a public hearing date for a fermented malt beverage and wine retail license for Glenwood Canyon Resort and approve a $12,000 supplemental request for election security requirements. Other action items include discretionary grant awards, fleet vehicle purchases, and a land-use permit for an outdoor recreation parking lot near Carbondale.

• Set boundaries and hearing date for Glenwood Canyon Resort II LLC liquor license at 1308 County Road 129, Glenwood Springs
• Approve $12,000 supplemental for Clerk and Recorder to implement Colorado Election Security Act (SB 22-153)
• Award contract to Johnson Auto Plaza Inc. for three Dodge Durangos for county motor pool
• Award sole-source contract to TK Elevator Corporation for Sunnyside Retirement Center elevator modernization
• Public hearing on Limited Impact Land Use Change permit for outdoor recreation parking lot on County Road 123 near Carbondale

The Board of County Commissioners approved several items including setting boundaries for a liquor license petition for Glenwood Canyon Resort, accepting a $12,000 grant for election security, and approving the consent agenda with routine items. They also approved discretionary grants totaling $18,000 for various organizations, a telecommunications permit for Sage, fee waivers for two churches, supplemental funds for vehicle purchases, and a contract for three RAM trucks. All votes were unanimous.

• Set boundaries for Glenwood Canyon Resort liquor license petition and set public hearing for June 5, 2023 (unanimous)
• Accepted $12,000 Colorado Election Security Act grant and supplemental funds for Clerk and Recorder (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items a through m, including bills, minutes, and contracts (unanimous)
• Approved $18,000 in discretionary grants to five organizations, tabled discussion on three others (unanimous)
• Approved Sage Telecommunications permit for fiber optic trenching on County Road 117 (unanimous)
• Approved $1,300 fee waiver for Rocky Mountain Baptist Church events at fairgrounds (unanimous)
• Approved $1,400 fee waiver for Flat Tops Cowboy Church event at fairgrounds (unanimous)
• Approved $12,148 supplement and $131,274 contract for three RAM 1500 trucks for Motor Pool (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners is holding a special meeting that consists primarily of an executive session to discuss legal issues and provide instruction to negotiators regarding complaints about the county code enforcement process for indoor lighting of greenhouses. The meeting also includes roll call, pledge, invocation, and citizen comments.

• Executive session under C.R.S. §§ 24-6-402(4)(a) and (e) to discuss legal issues and negotiator instructions on greenhouse lighting code enforcement complaints

The Board of County Commissioners voted unanimously to enter executive session to discuss legal issues and provide instruction to negotiators regarding complaints about the county code enforcement process for indoor lighting of greenhouses. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting also included a brief update on a building expansion application.

• Approved executive session to discuss greenhouse code enforcement legal issues (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a work session to discuss two items: an application for Community Development Block Grant funding for Valley Senior Housing, and potential changes to the Land Use and Development Code regarding lighting standards and towing facilities/impound yards. No decisions are being made at this work session.

• Application for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding for Valley Senior Housing
• Discussion on potential changes to Land Use and Development Code, Lighting Standards, Section 7-304
• Discussion on potential changes to LUDC to address Towing Facilities/Impound Yards

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a regular meeting on May 1, 2023, with a work session, consent agenda, and public hearings. Key items include five property tax abatement hearings, a public hearing on a liquor license renewal and modification for Kum & Go in Parachute, and a public hearing on the Sunlight Parkway PUD rezoning for six duplexes near Glenwood Springs. The board will also consider discretionary grant requests totaling $31,500 and several consent agenda items including contracts, plats, and a rezone near Sweetwater Lake.

• Public hearing on Sunlight Parkway PUD rezoning for 6 duplexes on 8.7 acres at 2808 County Road 117
• Abatement hearings for Blue Lake Preschool, Iglesia De Jesucristo Palabra Miel, Caerus Piceance, Garfield County Animal Welfare Foundation, and Colorado Rocky Mountain School
• Public hearing on renewal and modification of fermented malt beverage and wine retail license for Kum & Go #906 at 0010 Stone Quarry Road, Parachute
• Discretionary grant requests totaling $31,500 for eight organizations including Grand Valley Parks Association, New Ute Theatre Society, and Roaring Fork Youth Orchestra
• Consent agenda includes rezone of ~488 acres near Sweetwater Lake from Rural to Public Lands and contracts for chipseal projects, medical services, and substance abuse treatment

The Board of County Commissioners approved five tax abatements and a liquor license renewal for Kum & Go. They also granted a special event permit to the Roaring Fork Conservancy and passed a wide-ranging consent agenda including several construction and medical contracts.

• Approved tax abatements for Blue Lake Preschool, Iglesia De Jesucristo Palabra Miel Brighton, Caerus Piceance LLC, Garfield County Animal Welfare Foundation, and Colorado Rocky Mountain School (Unanimous)
• Approved liquor license renewal and modification of premises for Kum & Go #906 in Parachute (Unanimous)
• Approved special event permit for Roaring Fork Conservancy River Float and BBQ (Unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items a-t, including bills, previous meeting minutes, and a liquor license renewal for Trappers Lake Lodge (Unanimous)
• Authorized rezoning of 488 acres near Sweetwater Lake from Rural to Public Lands (Unanimous)
• Awarded contracts to Rocky Mountain Health Plans, Lion Construction and Paving Inc, Honnen Equipment CO, and GMCO LLC (Unanimous)
• Approved Water Use Agreement with Colorado Water Conservation Board for Ruedi Reservoir (Unanimous)
• Ratified MOU with Bureau of Land Management regarding solar energy development (Unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will hold public hearings on amending the land-use code to designate an area of state interest around Sweetwater Lake for wildlife and historical/archeological protection. The consent agenda includes multiple routine approvals, such as contracts for gravel, mowers, and a restroom design, as well as liquor license renewals. The board will also consider the 2nd amended 2023 budget appropriation and several human services items.

• Public hearing on 1041 designation for Sweetwater Lake to protect wildlife and historical/archeological resources
• Public hearing on text amendments to Articles 3,4,7,8,15 of the Garfield County Land Use and Development Code
• Approval of 2nd Amended Appropriation of Funds for 2023
• Contract award to Rodney D. Burrows & Associates for Fairgrounds Restroom Design and Engineering
• Request for $15,000 non-profit general funding for Middle Colorado Watershed Council

The Board approved a second amended appropriation for the 2023 budget and $81,000 in human services mini-grants. The Board also authorized several Road and Bridge contracts and approved land use amendments for Sweetwater Lake.

• Approved 2023 budget supplement: $135,734 revenue increase and $513,527 expenditure increase (2-0)
• Approved 2023 Human Services mini-grants totaling $81,000 (2-0)
• Approved $990,825.76 in EFT/EBT disbursements for March (2-0)
• Approved use of Restricted Traveler Fund Balance to cover $48,432 in 2022 costs (2-0)
• Approved sole source contract to Mountain Valley Developmental Services, Inc. up to $30,000 (2-0)
• Approved land use amendments for Sweetwater Lake wildlife and historical protection (2-0)
• Approved contracts for gravel materials, fairgrounds restroom design, magnesium chloride, and three disc mowers (2-0)
• Accepted Public Trustee 1st Quarter 2023 report (2-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Garfield County Board of County Commissioners is holding a work session to discuss senior nutrition in the county. The agenda includes routine items such as roll call, pledge of allegiance, invocation, and citizen comments, followed by the main discussion item and adjournment.

• Discussion of senior nutrition in Garfield County

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will hold public hearings on a hotel & restaurant liquor license for The Funky Bear Café and on amendments to Article 14 of the Land Use Code regarding Areas of State Interest and 1041 applications. They will also consider a rezoning of 488 acres near Sweetwater Lake and requests for Conservation Trust Funding totaling $30,000 for trail projects in New Castle and Rifle. The consent agenda includes approval of bills, wire transfers, meeting minutes, and a contract increase with Brickhouse Pizza.

• Public hearing on Hotel & Restaurant liquor license for The Funky Bear Café at 73 Sipprelle Drive, Suite A, Battlement Mesa
• Public hearing to amend Article 14 of the Garfield County Land Use Code for Areas of State Interest and 1041 regulations
• Rezoning of ~488 acres near Sweetwater Lake from Rural to Public Lands (File ZDAA-8935)
• Conservation Trust Funding: $10,000 for Town of New Castle/New Castle Trails and $20,000 for City of Rifle/Grand Hogback Trail System
• Ratification of letter of support for Colorado River Fire Rescue

The Board of County Commissioners approved amendments to the Land Use and Development Code regarding Areas of State Interest and rezoned 488 acres near Sweetwater Lake to public lands. They also granted a liquor license, special event permits for a rodeo, and conservation funding for trails.

• Approved amendment to Article 14 of Land Use and Development Code (Unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of ~488 acres near Sweetwater Lake from Rural to Public Lands (Unanimous)
• Approved hotel & restaurant liquor license for The Funky Bear LLC (Unanimous)
• Approved 12 special event permits for Carbondale Wild West Rodeo Association (Unanimous)
• Approved $10,000 conservation trust funding for Town of New Castle Trails (Unanimous)
• Approved $20,000 conservation trust funding for City of Rifle Grand Hogback Trail system (Unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including bills, wire transfers, and prior meeting minutes (Unanimous)
• Approved increased contract with Brickhouse Pizza for 2023 Daytime Symposium (Unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners is holding a joint meeting with the Town of Silt to discuss and receive updates on several local projects. Items include the 2023 Conservation Trust Fund for Silt Parks, the Silt Interchange, Davis Point Intersection improvements, water plant improvements, bulk water, broadband, and general development in and around Silt.

• Garfield County 2023 Conservation Trust Fund for Silt Parks
• Silt Interchange Update
• Davis Point Intersection Improvements Update
• Water Plant Improvements Discussion
• Bulk Water Discussion

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will consider a $200,000 request to buy a warehouse in Glenwood Springs for Lift-Up's capital campaign, along with several liquor license renewals and consent agenda items including minor subdivision plats and contracts for window replacements, vehicle upfitting, a lawn mower, and a jail camera system upgrade. A public hearing is scheduled on a proposed amendment to designate an Area of State Interest around Sweetwater Lake for resource protection. The meeting also includes a request for a 50% landfill tipping fee reduction for a Parachute cleanup event and a $10,000 non-profit grant for Community Counts.

• Request for $200,000 to purchase a warehouse in Glenwood Springs for Lift-Up's Capital Campaign
• Public hearing on amending Article 14 of the Land Use Code to designate an Area of State Interest around Sweetwater Lake
• Renewal of Tavern liquor license for Vista View Events LLC at 468 Open Heart Lane, Rifle
• Renewal of Hotel and Restaurant liquor license for Blue Heron Operations LLC DBA Ironbridge Grill at 410 Ironbridge Dr., Glenwood Springs
• Award of sole source contract to Corvinus Security + Automation Solutions for jail camera system upgrade for Sheriff's Office

The Board approved a land use code amendment to designate a 3-mile radius around Sweetwater Lake as a 1041 Area of State Interest for wildlife, historical, and archeological resources. Other actions included approving several contracts, budget supplements, and a partial funding request for Lift-Up.

• Approved 1041 Area of State Interest designation around Sweetwater Lake (Unanimous)
• Approved $100,000 from general fund to Lift-Up for warehouse purchase (2-1)
• Approved $65,000 budget supplement for Elections ballot processing room remodel (Unanimous)
• Approved $54,035.45 contract with Explore Electrical Services for parking lights and EV chargers (Unanimous)
• Approved $10,000 non-profit funding for Community Counts (Unanimous)
• Approved 50% tipping fee reduction for Town of Parachute Pickup Event (Unanimous)
• Approved $16,600 budget supplement for Energy and Environment Symposium (Unanimous)
• Approved letter of support for Town of New Castle regarding rail safety (Unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Garfield County Planning Commission will hold four public hearings at its March 22, 2023 meeting. Two hearings continue from February: a comprehensive plan Future Land Use Map amendment (File CPAA-8934) covering an industrial designation at 134 County Road 246 and a public land/recreational designation for about 488 acres near Sweetwater Lake, and a rezoning of that same Sweetwater Lake area from Rural to Public Lands (File ZDAA-8935). The commission will also hear a PUD rezoning application for Sunlight Parkway, LLC at 2808 County Road 117 (File PUDA-8929), and proposed text amendments to the 2013 Land Use and Development Code covering housing, accessory dwelling units, temporary uses, and lighting. The meeting is at 6:00 PM in the BOCC Meeting Room, 108 8th Street, Glenwood Springs, with Zoom access available.

• Future Land Use Map amendment: 134 County Road 246 to Industrial with Institutional overlay; ~488 acres near Sweetwater Lake to Public Land with Recreational overlay (CPAA-8934)
• Rezoning of ~488 acres near Sweetwater Lake from Rural to Public Lands (ZDAA-8935)
• PUD rezoning for Sunlight Parkway, LLC at 2808 County Road 117, ~3 miles south of Glenwood Springs (PUDA-8929)
• Land Use and Development Code text amendments: Housing, ADUs, Temporary Uses, Lighting (Articles 3, 4, 7, 8, 15)
• Approval of minutes from February 22, 2023

The Commission approved amendments to the Comprehensive Plan’s Future Land Use Map and a rezoning request for land near Sweetwater Lake. It also approved the Sunlight Parkway PUD rezoning and recommended approval for several Land Use and Development Code text amendments.

• Approved Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Map amendments for 134 CR 246 and land near Sweetwater Lake (UNA)
• Approved rezoning of approximately 488 acres near Sweetwater Lake from Rural to Public Lands (UNA)
• Approved Sunlight Parkway PUD rezoning at 2808 CR 117 with five specific condition revisions (UNA)
• Recommended approval of Land Use and Development Code text amendments regarding Housing, ADUs, Temporary Uses, and Lighting (UNA)
• Approved February 22, 2023 meeting minutes as submitted

Board of County Commissioners

The Garfield County Board of County Commissioners will hold a regular work session covering a range of administrative and operational items. Key actions include setting a public hearing date for a liquor license request, approving routine consent agenda items, and considering several funding requests and contract awards. The board will also enter an executive session to discuss real property negotiations related to Search and Rescue.

• Set boundaries and public hearing date (no sooner than April 10, 2023) for Hotel & Restaurant Liquor License for The Funky Bear LLC dba The Funky Bear Café at 73 Sipprelle Drive, Suite A, Battlement Mesa
• Approve bills, interfund transfer reimbursement, and pre-trial supplemental request for grant-funded position
• Award contract to E2 Optics, LLC for Sound System Improvements at Garfield County Fairgrounds
• Increase contracts for as-needed concrete in 2023 and award contract to Crafco, Inc. for crack seal material
• Approve $10,000 non-profit general funding request for Community Counts

The Board of County Commissioners approved several budget supplements for office partitions and snowplowing, as well as the 2023 Investment Policy. They authorized the pursuit of opioid settlement funds and approved multiple human services grants and infrastructure contracts. A public hearing for a liquor license at The Funky Bear Café was scheduled for April 10, 2023.

• Set public hearing for April 10, 2023, regarding liquor license for The Funky Bear Café (2-0)
• Approved budget supplement of $3,331.50 for Treasurer's office partitions (2-0)
• Adopted 2023 Garfield County Investment Policy (2-0)
• Approved $1,393,329.76 in February EFT/EBT disbursements (2-0)
• Approved two AAA grant amendments totaling $198,711 and $169,743.14 (2-0)
• Approved 'No Parking' signs on County Road 100 (2-0)
• Approved $21,000 and $40,000 for outsourced snowplowing services (2-0)
• Authorized signing of 5 opioid settlement participation forms (2-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Garfield County Board of County Commissioners is holding a joint meeting with the Town of Silt to discuss and receive updates on several local projects and services. Items include a Conservation Trust Fund request for Silt parks, infrastructure updates for the Silt Interchange and Davis Point intersection, water plant and bulk water discussions, a broadband update, and general development around Silt. No formal votes or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Garfield County 2023 Conservation Trust Fund for Silt Parks
• Silt Interchange Update
• Davis Point Intersection Improvements Update
• Water Plant Improvements Discussion
• Bulk Water Discussion

Board of County Commissioners

The Garfield County Board of County Commissioners is meeting to consider a special events liquor permit for a chamber banquet, award several contracts, and discuss airport development guidelines. The board will also hold an executive session on litigation and water rights negotiations. The agenda includes routine consent items and public comment.

• Public hearing on special events liquor permit for Rifle Area Chamber of Commerce banquet at Garfield County Airport, 375 County Road 352 #2070, Rifle, on April 29, 2023
• Contract award to Base10 Genetics, Inc. for COVID testing for Public Health
• Contract award to TK Elevator Corporation for Glenwood Springs courthouse elevator modernization
• Contract award to Element Design Group, LLC for floor replacements at Road and Bridge Administration building
• Executive session on High Lonesome Ranch litigation and Ruedi Reservoir water rights lease negotiations

The Board of County Commissioners approved revised 2023 Airport Development Guidelines and concept plans for Dark Horse Aviation hangars. They also granted a special events liquor permit for the Colorado River Valley Chamber of Commerce and approved several procurement contracts.

• Approved special events liquor permit for Colorado River Valley Chamber of Commerce annual banquet (Unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items a-j, including contracts for Base10 Genetics, TK Elevator Corporation, Element Design Group, and ADB Safegate Americas (Unanimous)
• Approved auction of four Motor Pool vehicles on Public Surplus website (Unanimous)
• Approved installation of Comcast Service to FedEx building on County Road 154 (Unanimous)
• Approved letter of support for Trout Unlimited - Middle Colorado AG Collaborative grant application (Unanimous)
• Approved revised 2023 Airport Development Guidelines (Unanimous)
• Approved concept plans for Dark Horse Aviation for parcels A2, A5, and A6 (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 an executive session. Key items include a public hearing on a proposed ordinance to prohibit fireworks in unincorporated areas, requests for non-profit funding totaling $250,000, a landfill fee reduction request, and several abatement hearings. The board will also consider comment letters on state rules and broadband challenges, plus multiple contract awards.

• Public hearing on Ordinance No. 2023-1 prohibiting sale, use or possession of fireworks in unincorporated Garfield County
• Request for $230,000 non-profit funding for Colorado Animal Rescue (C.A.R.E.)
• Request for $20,000 non-profit funding for COVENTURE
• Request for reduction in landfill fees for City of Rifle's 15th Annual Spring Cleanup
• 10 property tax abatement hearings including Sopris Lodging, GOV Silt, US Bank, Wells Fargo

The Board adopted Ordinance No. 2023-1 to ban the sale, use, or possession of fireworks in unincorporated Garfield County. The Board also approved several non-profit grants and denied multiple tax abatement requests.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 2023-1 prohibiting fireworks in unincorporated county (Unanimous)
• Approved $230,000 non-profit general funding for Colorado Animal Rescue (Unanimous)
• Approved $20,000 non-profit general funding for COVENTURE (Unanimous)
• Denied abatement requests 23-020, 23-021, 23-023, 23-024, 23-032, 23-025, 23-026, 23-040, and 23-041 (Unanimous)
• Approved reduction in landfill fees for City of Rifle's 15th Annual Spring Cleanup (Unanimous)
• Approved broadband contracts for NEO Fiber, Inc. and NeuComm Solutions, LLC (Unanimous)
• Approved letter to Governor and CDOT regarding broadband challenges (Unanimous)
• Approved moving forward with a comment letter regarding GEMM Phase 2 Greenhouse Gas emissions rule (Unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners is holding a special meeting with a single substantive item: an executive session to receive legal advice and provide direction regarding Sheriff's Office operations. The meeting is otherwise procedural, with roll call, pledge, invocation, and citizen comments, followed by adjournment.

• Executive session under C.R.S. §§ 24-6-402(4)(b) and (e) for legal advice on Sheriff's Office operations

The Board of County Commissioners met to enter an executive session for legal advice and direction regarding Sheriff’s Office operations. No other substantive decisions were recorded.

• Approved motion to enter executive session regarding Sheriff’s Office operations (Unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Garfield County Board of Commissioners meets to consider a budget supplement for jail radios, several nonprofit funding requests, and a continued public hearing on a subdivision call-up. The board will also act on consent agenda items, including a radio contract award, and hear updates from county departments.

• $51,952 budget supplemental increase for jail staff replacement radios
• Award cooperative agreement to Two Way Communications, Inc. for jail radios
• Nonprofit funding requests: $45,000 Mind Springs Health, $7,000 Human Services Awards Dinner, $230,000 Journey Home Animal Care Center, $10,000 5Point Film Festival, $100,000 Colorado River BOCES
• Continued public hearing on Fussner Minor Subdivision call-up near Carbondale
• Public hearing on amendments to On-Site Wastewater Treatment System Regulations

The Board of County Commissioners approved several non-profit funding requests and a budget increase for jail radios. They also upheld a director's decision for the Fussner Minor Subdivision and approved various administrative records retention schedules.

• Approved $51,952 budget increase for jail replacement radios (Unanimous)
• Approved replacement liquor licenses for High Lonesome Ranch, Kum & Go, and Clark's Market (Unanimous)
• Approved $1,378,429.17 in EFT/EBT disbursements (Unanimous)
• Approved converting one full-time Economic Security temporary position to permanent (2-1)
• Approved $230,000 for Journey Home Animal Care Center (Unanimous)
• Approved $100,000 for Colorado River BOCES EPIC support (Unanimous)
• Approved $45,000 for Mind Springs Health and $10,000 for 5Point Film Festival (Unanimous)
• Upheld conditional approval for Fussner Minor Subdivision (2-1)

Planning Commission

The Garfield County Planning Commission will hold public hearings on three proposed amendments to the county's Future Land Use Map and one rezoning, plus continued discussion of text amendments. The commission will also elect officers and hear a student presentation. Decisions are not final; the commission's recommendations will go to the Board of County Commissioners.

• Public hearing: amend Future Land Use Map for 3691 County Road 114 (Lake Springs Ranch PUD) from Residential Low to Residential Medium High (File CPAA-8925)
• Public hearing: amend Future Land Use Map for 134 County Road 246 (Industrial with Institutional overlay) and ~488 acres near Sweetwater Lake (Public Land with Recreational overlay) (File CPAA-8934)
• Public hearing: rezone ~488 acres near Sweetwater Lake from Rural to Public Lands (File ZDAA-8935)
• Continued discussion on text amendments regarding lighting standards
• Election of officers and approval of minutes from Nov 9, Dec 7, and Dec 14, 2022

The Planning Commission approved a request to change the land use designation for a property at 3691 County Road 114 from Residential Low to Residential Medium High. Two other public hearings regarding land use and rezoning near Rifle and Dotsero were continued to March 22, 2023. The commission also re-elected its current officers.

• Approved amendment of Future Land Use Map for 3691 County Road 114 (Lake Springs Ranch PUD) from Residential Low to Residential Medium High (Unanimous)
• Approved minutes from November 9, December 7, and December 14, 2022
• Re-elected Keith Lammey (Chair), John Kuersten (Vice-Chair), and Eric Rudd (Secretary) (Unanimous)
• Continued public hearing for Future Land Use Map amendments at 134 County Road 246 and near Sweetwater Lake to March 22, 2023 (Unanimous)
• Continued public hearing for rezoning 488 acres near Sweetwater Lake from Rural to Public Lands to March 22, 2023 (Unanimous)
• Postponed Liberty Classical Academy Future Cities Project presentation due to weather

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 deciding whether to comment on the state's wolf restoration plan, approving a major land use permit for a large kennel, and awarding contracts for ballistic vests and a monster truck show. The board will also consider discretionary grants and funding requests for local programs.

• Consider comments on Colorado Wolf Restoration and Management Plan
• Major Impact Land Use Change Permit for large kennel at 17776 Hwy 82, Carbondale
• IGA for RFTA 2023 Grand Hogback Commuter Service in the amount of $550,000
• Award contract to L.N. Curtis and Sons for ballistic vests and helmets
• Award contract to Live a Little Productions for Monster Truck Show event

The Board of County Commissioners approved several discretionary grants for local organizations and non-profit funding for the Youth Zone and Valley Senior Center. The board also authorized budget supplements and contract increases for road sanding materials. A decision on the Fussner Minor Subdivision was continued to February 27.

• Approved letter to Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission regarding Wolf Restoration and Management Plan (Unanimous)
• Approved $550,000 IGA for RFTA 2023 Grand Hogback Commuter Service (Unanimous)
• Approved $1,000 grant for Northwest Colorado Energy Summit Conference from general funds (Unanimous)
• Approved discretionary grants totaling $30,000 for Rifle Rendezvous, CMC Foundation, LoVa Trails, Ambleside School, West Elk Trails, Roaring Fork Leadership, Youthentity, and KSUN radio (Unanimous)
• Approved $67,500 for Youth Zone Juvenile Diversion Program and $7,500 for Valley Senior Center (Unanimous)
• Appointed Amy Provstgaard and Jennifer Panter to Parachute/Battlement Mesa Cemetery Board (Unanimous)
• Approved $150,000 budget supplement for sanding material (Unanimous)
• Increased contracts for Western Slope Materials, LLC to $281,249 and Saltworx, Inc. to $50,000 (Unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Garfield County Board of County Commissioners is holding a work session to receive updates and continue discussions on three topics: the South Bridge project, affordable housing (including rental control), and website accessibility efforts. No formal votes are scheduled; the agenda consists of informational items and citizen comments.

• South Bridge update by Glenwood Springs (presenter: Terri Partch)
• Continuation of affordable housing discussion (presenter: Sheryl Bower)
• Rental control memo and related attachments
• Website accessibility update (presenters: Renelle Lott, Gary Noffsinger, Jan Shute, Fred Jarman)

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 first reading of an ordinance to ban the sale, use, and possession of fireworks, a public hearing on transferring a liquor license to Rifle Fireside Lanes, and consideration of a $330,000 non-profit funding request from Garfield Clean Energy Collaborative. The board will also review multiple discretionary grant requests and land use permits.

• First reading of ordinance banning sale, use, possession of fireworks
• Public hearing: transfer of Hotel & Restaurant liquor license to Harris Productions LLC DBA Rifle Fireside Lanes, 23 Highway 25, Rifle
• Request for $330,000 non-profit funding for Garfield Clean Energy Collaborative
• Major Impact Land Use Change Permit for gravel operation (Scott Contracting Rifle Pit No. 1, 5127 North County Road 346)
• Consent agenda includes $18,000 Colorado Election Security Act grant ratification

The Board approved a first supplemental budget for 2023 and passed the first reading of an ordinance to ban the possession, use, and sale of fireworks. Other actions included approving several land use permits and awarding various airport and equipment contracts.

• Approved 1st Amended Appropriation of funds for 2023 (Unanimous)
• Passed first reading of ordinance prohibiting possession, use and sale of fireworks (Unanimous)
• Approved $330,000 grant to Garfield Clean Energy (Unanimous)
• Approved $10,000 non-profit funding for Youthentity Career and Financial Literacy Programs (Unanimous)
• Approved land use change permit for a large kennel at 17776 Hwy 82, Carbondale (Unanimous)
• Approved text amendments to the Land Use and Development Code 2013 (Unanimous)
• Approved transfer of liquor license to Harris Productions LLC DBA Rifle Fireside Lanes (Unanimous)
• Approved BLM right-of-way application for County Road 170 (Unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Garfield County Board of County Commissioners is holding a special meeting with a single substantive item: an executive session. The board will meet privately with legal counsel to discuss pending litigation involving the Bureau of Land Management and RMI, where the county is an intervenor, and to receive legal advice on the proposed creation of a state park at Sweetwater Lake. No public decisions or votes are scheduled on the agenda.

• Executive session under C.R.S. §§ 24-6-402(b) and (e) to discuss pending federal litigation with BLM and RMI
• Discussion of settlement strategy and negotiation positions in the federal court action
• Legal advice on proposed state park at Sweetwater Lake

The Board of County Commissioners met to enter an executive session to discuss pending litigation and the proposed creation of a state park at Sweetwater Lake. No other substantive decisions were recorded.

• Approved motion to enter executive session to confer with legal counsel (Unanimous)
• Approved motion to exit executive session (Unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Garfield County Board of County Commissioners is meeting to consider a major impact land use change permit for a gravel operation near Rifle, several liquor license transfers and renewals, and multiple contract awards and renewals. They will also discuss a fee waiver request, a guardrail project supplement, and an insurance pool renewal, among other routine items.

• Public hearing on Major Impact Land Use Change Permit for Scott Contracting Gravel Pit #1 (File No. MIPA-05-22-8894), located between Rifle and Silt
• Request to cancel inmate housing IGA with Pitkin County
• Liquor license transfer to Glenwood Canyon Resort II LLC (1308 County Road 129, Glenwood Springs)
• Liquor license renewal for Mountain Man Saloon (4410 County Rd 209, DeBeque)
• CAPP renewal supplemental request of $392,157

The Board approved a major impact land use change permit for a gravel operation near the Mamm Creek interchange with specific conditions on operating hours and vegetation removal. Other actions included canceling an inmate housing agreement with Pitkin County and approving several intergovernmental agreements for child support services.

• Approved major impact land use change permit for Scott Contracting Gravel Pit #1 (Unanimous)
• Approved request to cancel IGA with Pitkin County regarding courtesy holding of inmates (Unanimous)
• Approved transfer of Hotel & Restaurant liquor license to Glenwood Canyon Resort II LLC (Unanimous)
• Approved $3,299,987.39 in EFT/EBT disbursements for December (Unanimous)
• Approved IGA with Rio Blanco County for child support enforcement services not to exceed $24,000 (Unanimous)
• Approved IGA with Pitkin County for child support enforcement services not to exceed $20,000 (Unanimous)
• Approved $8,000 budget supplement for air quality consulting near Sievers Pit (Unanimous)
• Approved $392,157 supplemental budget request for Colorado Counties Casualty and Property Pool (2-0)

Board of County Commissioners

This is a special meeting of the Board of County Commissioners held solely for a swearing-in ceremony. The board will welcome elected officials, and Judge John Neiley will administer oaths of office to seven county officials, including the new District 1 Commissioner. The meeting is scheduled to adjourn at 10:29 a.m. and contains no other business items.

• Oath of office for Commissioner District 1, Tom Jankovsky
• Oath of office for Sheriff Lou Vallario
• Oath of office for Clerk & Recorder Jackie Harmon
• Oath of office for Assessor Jim Yellico
• Oath of office for Coroner Robert Glassmire, Surveyor Scott Aibner, and Treasurer & Public Trustee Carrie Couey

Board of County Commissioners

This is a special meeting of the Garfield County Board of County Commissioners, primarily a swearing-in ceremony and organizational meeting. The board will handle roll call, pledge, invocation, citizen comments, and then conduct an organizational meeting, make appointments to boards and commissions, and receive a county manager update. The agenda is mostly procedural with no specific policy items listed.

• Organizational meeting
• Appointments for participation in boards and commissions
• County manager update

The Board of County Commissioners held an organizational meeting to appoint leadership roles for the next two years. The Board also reviewed and approved appointments for representatives to external boards and committees.

• Appointed John Martin as Chairman for 2023 and 2024 (Unanimous)
• Appointed Tom Jankovsky as Vice Chairman for the next two years (Unanimous)
• Approved appointments for participation in external boards and committees (Unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Garfield County Board of County Commissioners is holding a regular meeting with a work session covering several items. They will consider authorizing the chair to sign a wildfire collaborative MOU, hold a public hearing on a special events liquor permit, and decide whether to call up a minor subdivision approval. The consent agenda includes routine approvals and contract renewals.

• Authorize signing MOU with USDA White River National Forest for Roaring Fork Valley Wildfire Collaborative
• Public hearing: special events liquor permit for PEO Sisterhood Murder Mystery Dinner, Feb 18, 2023, Grand Valley Recreation Center, 398 Arroyo Dr., Battlement Mesa
• Consider call-up of Fussner Minor Subdivision approval (41 acres, south of County Road 102, applicant Skyfooze1 LLC)
• Renew contract with High Country Engineering for CR215 engineering in 2023
• Renew contract with Hot Jobs, Inc. for temporary employment services in 2023

The Board approved a wildfire collaborative agreement and a special events liquor permit. They also passed a consent agenda including contract renewals and 2023 policy directives. A motion to uphold a director's decision on the Fussner Minor Subdivision failed, leading to a scheduled public hearing.

• Approved MOU to participate in Roaring Fork Valley Wildfire Collaborative (Unanimous)
• Approved special events liquor permit for PEO Sisterhood International Chapter IW – CO (Unanimous)
• Approved bills, wire transfers, and void report (Unanimous)
• Renewed contract with High Country Engineering, Inc. for CR215 engineering (Unanimous)
• Renewed contract with Hot Jobs, Inc. for temporary employment services (Unanimous)
• Approved 2023 Board of County Commissioners Goals & Policy Directives (Unanimous)
• Accepted 2022 Highway Users Tax Fund County Road Inventory (Unanimous)
• Scheduled public hearing for Fussner Minor Subdivision for Feb 21 at 1 p.m. (2-1)

Board of County Commissioners

The Garfield County Board of County Commissioners is holding a work session to review and discuss several items, including the Motor Pool Fleet Safety Manual, potential changes to Article 8 Inclusionary Zoning for Housing, noxious weed compliance and enforcement, and policy directives for 2023. These are discussion items, not final decisions.

• Review of Motor Pool Fleet Safety Manual
• Discussion on changes to Article 8 Inclusionary Zoning for Housing
• Update and discussion on Noxious Weed Compliance and Enforcement
• Board of County Commissioners Policy Directives for 2023

Board of County Commissioners

The Garfield County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting with a work session, public comments, and a consent agenda. The main item is a request to issue a 120-day temporary liquor license to Harris Productions LLC for Rifle Fireside Lanes and to set a hearing date for a license transfer. The consent agenda includes numerous contract renewals and awards for county services.

• Temporary liquor license request for Harris Productions LLC dba Rifle Fireside Lanes
• Contract award to Martindale Consultants, Inc for ad valorem tax audits and oil and gas reports
• Contract award to Value West Inc for appraisal services
• Renewal of Waste Management trash and recycle services for 2023
• Purchase of one Lowes Roughneck 1860 Tunnel Jet Boat for Sheriff Search and Rescue

The Board of County Commissioners unanimously approved a 120-day temporary liquor license for Rifle Fireside Lanes and scheduled a transfer of ownership hearing for February 6, 2023. The Board also unanimously approved a consent agenda containing various bills and contract awards or renewals for county services.

• Approved 120-day temporary hotel & restaurant liquor license for Harris Productions LLC dba Rifle Fireside Lanes (Unanimous)
• Set public hearing for Rifle Fireside Lanes ownership transfer for February 6, 2023 (Unanimous)
• Approved bills and 16 procurement recommendations including contracts for tax audits, appraisal services, trash/recycle, and fuel (Unanimous)
• Approved contract for one Lowes Roughneck 1860 Tunnel Jet Boat for Sheriff Search and Rescue (Unanimous)
• Approved annual Resolution for BOCC meeting details and county office hours (Unanimous)