PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

MONTEZUMA COUNTY, COLORADO

November 23, 2021

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COUNTY OF MONTEZUMA   )

At a regular meeting of the Board of Commissioners, Montezuma County, Colorado, held on Tuesday November 23, 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 (Absent)

1. Lynn Dorenkamp, Chief Deputy Clerk

CHAIRMAN, CANDELARIA opened the meeting of November 23, 2021 with the Pledge of Allegiance.

MINUTES: Commissioner Stevenson moved to accept the minutes of the Proceedings of the Board of Commissioners Montezuma County, Colorado dated November 16, 2021 as presented.  Motion was seconded by Commissioner Lindsay and carried.

PLANNING:

PUBLIC HEARING: It being the time set aside a public hearing is held for review and determination of an After-The-Fact Special Use Permit Application for a Wireless & Internet Cell Tower project, submitted by Farmers Telephone Company, Inc; agents: Shawn Sanders & Terry Hinds, on property located in the Right-of Way of Road J, Cortez, CO, located south of Road J, east of S. Sligo St, situated in Section 36, T.36N., R.16W., N.M.P.M…  The roll was called, the public notice read, and the proceedings were recorded for the record.   Mr. Hinds and Sanders were present.  Planning Director, Don Haley with Assistant, S. Jane Duncan presented the details of the application and the findings of the Planning and Zoning Commission.  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 Lindsay moved to grant the After-The-Fact Special Use Permit Application for a Wireless & Internet Cell Tower project, submitted by Farmers Telephone Company, Inc; agents: Shawn Sanders & Terry Hinds, on property located in the Right-of Way of Road J, Cortez, CO, located south of Road J, east of S. Sligo St, situated in Section 36, T.36N., R.16W., N.M.P.M.. Second by Commissioner Stevenson and carried.  Commissioner Candelaria closed the hearing at this time.  (See attached)

PUBLIC HEARING: It being the time set aside a continued public hearing is held for review and determination a proposed 2 Lot Moderate Subdivision and AR3-9 Rezoning Application, submitted by Brumley Family Ranch, LLC, on property located at 16440 Road 30, Dolores, CO, consisting of 46.94 acres, more or less, located east of Road 30, south of Hwy 184, situated in Section 22, T.37N., R.15W., N.M.P.M..  The roll was called, the public notice read, and the proceedings were recorded for the record.   Sandy T and April were present via Zoom.  Planning Director, Don Haley with Assistant, S. Jane Duncan presented the details of the application and the findings of the Planning and Zoning Commission.  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 proposed 2 Lot Moderate Subdivision and AR3-9 Rezoning Application, submitted by Brumley Family Ranch, LLC, on property located at 16440 Road 30, Dolores, CO, consisting of 46.94 acres, more or less, located east of Road 30, south of Hwy 184, situated in Section 22, T.37N., R.15W., N.M.P.M.. Second by Commissioner Lindsay and carried.  Commissioner Candelaria closed the hearing at this time.  (See attached)

PUBLIC COMMENT: Dexter Gill voiced his concern regarding the proposed Montezuma County Sales Tax question and how State Mandates influence said possible tax. Allen Maez commented on metro counties resolutions in regards to the governor mandates.

BOARD OF SOCIAL SERVICES MONTHLY REPORT: It being the time set aside, the Board of Social Services was conducted.  LueAnn Everett and Finance Officer, Lori Higgins were present. Commissioner Lindsay moved to accept the Record of Proceedings for the Board of Social Services Oct 26, 2021. Second by Commissioner Stevenson and carried.  Commissioner moved to approve the Payables for the Montezuma County Department of Social Services for October 2021. Second by Commissioner Stevenson and carried. (See attached)

VETERANS SERVICE: Veteran Service Officer, Sara Kuhn met with the Commissioners to give a monthly report.  A copy of the Colorado Department of Military and Veterans Affairs, County Veterans Service Officers Monthly Report and Certification of Pay, October 2021 was presented for the record.  Other topics discussed included; the October 2021 financial report, a review of office activities, statistical data and the indirect income to Montezuma County.  (See attached).

MONTEZUMA COUNTY PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION (MCCO): MCCO Manager, Jennifer Morris met with the Commissioners to present a MoCo Transportation Fare Increase 2022 and adding a new destination of Farmington, New Mexico. Commissioner Lindsay moved to approve the MoCo Transportation Fare Increase 2022 and new destination of Farmington, New Mexico. Second by Commissioner Stevenson and carried. (See attached)

SENIOR SERVICES: Director, Jonathon G. Parker met with the Commissioners to give a monthly report on the Senior Services programs.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS:  Dolores Operation Graduation asked to have this at the Fairgrounds and the facility fee waived. Commissioner Stevenson moved to grant the use of the Fairgrounds without any fees for the Dolores Operation Graduation. Second by Commissioner Lindsay and carried.

COUNTY ATTORNEY REPORT: County Attorney, Ian MacLaren. Received a request to make an appeal to the Zoning Board of Adjustment. Discussion was held regarding a Zoning Board of Adjustment, ongoing cases and waiting on an order to come through regarding Kinder Morgan.

NATURAL RESOURCES, PLANNING & PUBLIC LANDS: Resource Director, James Dietrich, out of the office this week, no report was given. 

COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR REPORT: Administrator, Shak Powers presented a letter of interest for the opening position for an alternate on the Fair Board. Commissioner Lindsay moved to appoint Mary Brumwell for the Alternate position on the Montezuma County Fair Board. Seconded by Commissioner Stevenson and carried.  Another letter of interest for the position on the board of Arriola Cemetery District. Commissioner Stevenson moved to appoint Swayzee Ramage to the 6 year term of Arriola Cemetery District. Seconded by Commissioner Lindsay and carried. (See attached)

COUNTY COMMISSIONER REPORT: Topics discussed within the Commissioners reports included: Commissioner Stevenson discussed constituent discussions and expressed Commissioner’s discussions are made with the best interest of Montezuma County.  Commissioner Lindsay echoed the same sentiment as Commissioner Stevenson; working on the budget, attending upcoming Cortez City Council meeting and constituent discussions. Commissioner Candelaria also echoing the same as Commissioner Stevenson and Commissioner Lindsay. Call from Commissioner Garcher from Dolores County about attending a Zoom meeting. Attended the Dolores Town Board meeting.

CORRESPONDENCE: The following correspondence was read and noted:

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

MEETING ADJOURNED: 9:56 a.m.