PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

MONTEZUMA COUNTY, COLORADO

September 7, 2021

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COUNTY OF MONTEZUMA   )

At a regular meeting of the Board of Commissioners, Montezuma County, Colorado, held on Tuesday September 7, 2021 at the Montezuma County Administration building in Cortez, Colorado, there were present:

Jim Candelaria, Chairman

Kent Lindsay, Vice Chairman

Joel Stevenson, Commissioner of Deeds

Shalako Powers, County Administrator

Ian MacLaren, County Attorney

Kim Percell, County Clerk

CHAIRMAN, CANDELARIA opened the meeting of September 7, 2021 with the Pledge of Allegiance.

MINUTES: Commissioner Lindsay moved to accept the minutes of the Proceedings of the Board of Commissioners Montezuma County, Colorado dated August 31, 2021 as presented.  Motion was seconded by Commissioner Stevenson and carried.

PUBLIC HEARING: It being the time set aside a public hearing is held for review and determination of a proposed Single Lot Development and AR3-9 Rezoning Application, submitted by Jimmy G. Suckla, on property located at 12588 Road 23, Cortez, CO, consisting of 49.37 acres, more or less, located east of Road 23, west of Hwy 491, situated in Section 9, T.36N., R.16W., N.M.P.M.  The roll was called, the public notice read, and the proceedings were recorded for the record.  Jimmy and Julie Suckla were present.  Planning Director, Don Haley with Assistant, S. Jane Duncan made a request that the hearing be continued to a future date to be determined.  Commissioner Stevenson moved to continue the application for the proposed single lot development for Jimmy G. Suckla, on a, to be determined date.  Second by Commissioner Lindsay and carried.  Commissioner Candelaria closed the hearing at this time.  (See attached) 

PUBLIC HEARING: It being the time set aside a public hearing is held for review and determination a proposed Subdivision Amendment Application, submitted by Justin & Erin Schmitt, agent: Julie Suckla, on property located at 13657 Road 21, Cortez, CO, consisting of 6.63 acres, more or less, located south of Road P and west of Road 21, situated in Section 1, T.36N., R.17W., N.M.P.M..  The roll was called, the public notice read, and the proceedings were recorded for the record.   Planning Director, Don Haley with Assistant, S. Jane Duncan presented the details of the application and the findings of the Planning and Zoning Commission.  Director Haley reported that the new owners of the property were Larry Don and Julie Suckla.  Mr. and Mrs. Suckla were present.  Commissioner Candelaria opened the hearing to public comment.  Hearing no public comment that portion of the hearing was closed.  After hearing all the evidence presented Commissioner Stevenson moved to accept the proposed subdivision amendment application, submitted by Larry Don and Julie Suckla, on property located at 13657 Road 21, Cortez, CO.  Second by Commissioner Lindsay and carried.  Commissioner Candelaria closed the hearing at this time.  (See attached)

PLANNING: Planning Director, Don Haley with Assistant, S. Jane Duncan presented for signatures of a High Impact Permit Amendment, submitted by Dave & Lana Waters, on property located at 25716 Road L, Cortez, CO, south of Road L, east of Hwy 491, situated in Section 23, T. 36N, R. 16W, N.M.P.M.. (See attached)

Director, Haley with Assistant, Duncan presented for signatures of a Boundary Line Adjustment with rezoning, submitted by Paul & Dana Weyand, on property located at 16323 Road 20, Cortez, CO, consisting of 119.22 acres, more or less, located north of Road S, east and west of Road 20, and Michael & Regina Ford, on property located at 16389, Cortez, CO, consisting of 1.37 acres, more or less, located north of Road S, west of Road 20, both situated in Section 23, T.37N, R.17W, N.M.P.M.  Commissioner Lindsay recused himself from the discussion.  Commissioner Stevenson moved to accept the boundary line adjustment with the rezoning, submitted by Paul & Dana Weyand, on property located at 16323 Road 20, Cortez, CO.  Second by Commissioner Candelaria and carried.  (See attached)

Director, Haley with Assistant, Duncan presented for signatures of a Variance submitted by Michael & Regina Ford, on property located at 16389 Road 20, Cortez, CO, consisting of 1.37 acres, more or less, located north of Road S, west of Road 20, situated in Section 23, T.37N, R.17W, N.M.P.M.  Commissioner Lindsay recused himself from the discussion.  Commissioner Stevenson moved to accept the variance submitted by Michael & Regina Ford, on the property located at 16389, Cortez, CO. Second by Commissioner Candelaria and carried.  (See attached)

PUBLIC COMMENT: Allen Maez discussed the 30X30 Resolution from the Town of Dolores the proposed redistricting for CD3 and the Public Health workers vaccine mandate.   Susan Kemnetz discussed the CDPHE vaccine mandate and the proposed 30X30 legislation.

ROAD & BRIDGE DEPARTMENT: Road Superintendent, Rob Englehart met with the Commissioners to give a monthly report.  Superintendent Englehart presented the road and bridge schedule for September, 2021 and gave an overview of the type of work scheduled for each crew.  Other topics discussed included; an update on the Alkali Bridge project, box culverts, the new vehicle purchase program, a proposed vehicle / gravel trade with Dolores County and an update on the McElmo Slip project.  Superintendent presented for the record, the Root & Ratliff Pipeline Maintenance Agreement.  A discussion was held regarding 2022 DOLA grant applications for the Yellow Jacket 4.3 miles on Roads Y and 16 project and the Haycamp Road S project.  The Commissioners were in agreement to allow the Road Department to pursue Energy Impact Grants.  Superintendent Englehart presented a bid for the Mancos shop roof repair / rebuild project.  Insurance will cover a portion for the project.  A bid from Cruzan Construction in the amount of $31,625.00 was the only one received.  Commissioner Lindsay moved to approve the request.  Second by Commissioner Stevenson and carried.  (See attached)

NOXIOUS WEED DEPARTMENT: Weed Department Manager, Bonnie Loving was not available to give a monthly report. 

FAIRGROUNDS: Fairgrounds Manager, Justin McGuire gave his monthly report which included the year to date numbers for income of $65,074.99 and attendance at 60,075.  A discussion was held regarding past and future events scheduled at the Fairgrounds.  Other topics discussed included; problems with a roping chute, moving the commodity freezers and dry goods to the Senior Services Center.  (See attached) 

LANDFILL: Landfill Manager, Mel Jarmon gave his monthly report which included the 2021 Landfill budget spread sheet.  Manager Jarmon discussed bids to review for a new compactor.  Bids received included; Power Equipment Company (PECO) for a Bomag machine $541,853.00, and a CAT machine at $516,579.00.  Manager Jarmon reported that the Cat machine would require an additional expense for wheels.  Other topics discussed with the report included; repairs to the 924K CAT loader, CDPHE property restrictions, property title commitments, CDPHE plans for the Carver composting pad and hazardous household waste, completed compost school by Foreman Gary Nelson, and possible coordination with the Forest Service for a tire shredder project.  (See attached)  

UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

DISPATCH SERVICES: Administrator Powers presented for review and approval the Intergovernmental Agreement for Dispatch Services throughout Montezuma and Dolores Counties, Colorado, Including Federal Agencies and a proposed resolution appointing the Montezuma County’s Representatives to the Dispatch Accountability Committee.  Commissioner Lindsay moved to sign the Intergovernmental Agreement for dispatch services throughout Montezuma and Dolores counties, including Federal agencies.  Second by Commissioner Stevenson and carried.  The Commissioners were in agreement to continue the discussion, on the proposed representative resolution, during the next Commissioner meeting.  (See attached)

COUTNY CLERK & RECORDER: County Clerk, Kim Percell presented for approval, the Runbeck, Sale and Purchase Agreement for the AgilesDuo election equipment.  Commissioner Stevenson moved to approve the sale and purchase agreement with Runbeck Election Services, in the amount of $60,500.00.  Second by Commissioner Lindsay and carried.  (See attached)   

COUNTY ATTORNEY REPORT: County Attorney, Ian MacLaren discussed the Landfill’s property restrictions, the Road 41 case and the Belden, Land Use Code Non-compliant property hearing.

EXPENDITURES REPORT: Administrator Powers presented the July 2021 Accounts Payable Expenditure Reports for approval.  Commissioner Lindsay moved to pay the expenditures.  Second by Commissioner Lindsay and carried.   (See attached)

COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR REPORT: Administrator, Shak Powers discussed the usage of ARP funds, for the Town of Mancos, Water Tower Fiber Project.  Commissioner Stevenson moved to support the Town of Mancos in their project to the water and fiber, in the amount of $100,000.00, through ARP monies in 2022.  Second by Commissioner Lindsay and carried.  Other topics discussed included scheduled events to be held within the Commissioner’s room.  Events included: Congresswomen, Lauren Boebert’s Assistant, Naomi Dobbs will hold an open public meeting, scheduled October 7, 2021, between the hours of 3:00 -4:30 p.m..  From the Colorado Department of Education, District 3 Representative, Joyce Rankin will hold an open public meeting, scheduled October 5, 2021, at 6:00 p.m.  Administrator Powers reported that the full time position at the Veterans Office had been filled.   (See attached)

NATURAL RESOURCES, PLANNING & PUBLIC LANDS: Resource Director, James Dietrich presented for review and discussion a resolution Opposing the Federal Governments “30X30” Land Preservation Goal and gave an update on the Paths to Mesa Verde Project.  A discussion was held regarding, the letter of opposition to the 30X30 initiative, that was addressed to Congress and had been hand delivered to Congresswoman Boebert, during her February 2021 visit with the Commissioners.  The Commissioners were in agreement to continue the discussion for the proposed Resolution during the next Commissioner meeting.  (See attached) 

COUNTY COMMISSIONER REPORT: Topics discussed within the Commissioners reports included: Commissioner Lindsay discussed; phone calls, an issue on Road Z, an Opioid Abuse Program, an attended meeting with the County Grant writer, the upcoming 9/11 anniversary and the designation of September 12^th as Patriots Day.  Commissioner Lindsay read for the record, the names of the 13 U.S. service members killed in the recent Afghanistan attack. 

Those names included:

Sgt. Johanny Rosario Pichardo, 25, of Lawrence, Massachusetts

Sgt. Nicole L. Gee, 23, of Sacramento, California

Staff Sgt. Darin T. Hoover, 31, of Salt Lake City, Utah.

Cpl. Hunter Lopez, 22, of Indio, California.

Cpl. Daegan W. Page, 23, of Omaha, Nebraska,

Cpl. Humberto A. Sanchez, 22, of Logansport, Indiana,

Lance Cpl. David L. Espinoza, 20, of Rio Bravo, Texas,

Lance Cpl. Jared M. Schmitz, 20, of St. Charles, Missouri,

Lance Cpl. Rylee J. McCollum, 20, of Jackson, Wyoming,

Lance Cpl. Dylan R. Merola, 20, of Rancho Cucamonga, California

Lance Cpl. Kareem M. Nikoui, 20, of Norco, California.

Navy Corpsman Maxton W. Soviak, 22, of Berlin Heights, Ohio,

Staff Sgt. Ryan C. Knauss, 23, of Corryton, Tennessee.

Commissioner Stevenson discussed phone calls received. 

Commissioner Candelaria discussed phone calls received, the CDPHE vaccination mandates and the League of Women Voter’s discussion, that is scheduled at the Mancos Library, Saturday, September 11, 2021 at 9:00 a.m.   

CORRESPONDENCE: The following correspondence was read and noted:  Email received from M.B McAfee regarding a letter of support for the Crisis Intervention Program.  Email from Mindy Nelsen regarding the “30X30 initiative.

MOTION TO ADJOURN: was made by Commissioner Lindsay seconded by Commissioner Stevenson and carried.

MEETING ADJOURNED: 11:20 a.m.