PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

MONTEZUMA COUNTY, COLORADO

December 28, 2021

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COUNTY OF MONTEZUMA   )

At a regular meeting of the Board of Commissioners, Montezuma County, Colorado, held on Tuesday December 28, 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, Absent

Shalako Powers, County Administrator

Ian MacLaren, County Attorney

Kim Percell, County Clerk

CHAIRMAN, CANDELARIA opened the meeting of December 28, 2021 with the Pledge of Allegiance.

MINUTES: Commissioner Lindsay moved to approve the minutes of the Proceedings of the Board of Commissioners Montezuma County, Colorado dated December 21, 2021 as presented.  Motion was seconded by Commissioner Candelaria and carried.

PLANNING: Planning Director, Don Haley presented for signatures, a Subdivision amendment 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..

Planning Director, Haley presented for signatures of a Mylar for a 12 Lot Major Subdivision submitted by Sheldon Randall, on property located at TBD Road M, Cortez, CO, consisting of 40 acres, more or less, located north of Road M, west of Road 23, situated in Section 8, T.36N., R.16W., N.M.P.M.

Planning & Zoning Commission Appointment: Planning Director, Haley presented a Letter of Intent, from Stan Pierce, to be re-appointment as a Planning & Zoning Commission member, for a 3 year term.  Commissioner Lindsay moved to approve Stan Pierce, to the Planning & Zoning Commission.  Second by Commissioner Lindsay and carried.  (See attached)

PUBLIC COMMENT: No public comments were made

LIQUOR LICENSE: Deputy Clerk, Jerri Frizzell presented for approval a liquor license renewal application for, Double R Liquors, LLC, DBA Double R Liquors, located at 18794 Hwy 491, Lewis Co. 81327.  Commissioner Lindsay moved to approve the renewal license for fermented malt beverage, at Double R Liquors, LLC, located at 18794 Hwy 491, Lewis.  Second by Commissioner Candelaria and carried.  (See attached)

COMMUNITY INTERVENTION PROGRAM (CIP): Emergency Manager, Jim Spratlen, Cortez Fire Chief, Jay Balfour and by zoom Haley Leonard met with the Commissioners to present bids for the proposed van purchase.  Bids received included; Shamrock Auto $43,900.00, Horne Ford $46,237.00 and Best Buy Auto $33,094.00.   Commissioner Lindsay moved to approve the purchase of the van for the Community Intervention Program.  Second by Commissioner Candelaria and carried.  (See attached)

BOARD OF SOCIAL SERVICES MONTHLY REPORT: It being the time set aside, the Board of Social Services was conducted.  Director, Gina Montoya and Finance Officer, Lori Higgins were present.  (See attached)

CSU EXTENSION OFFICE: Extension Director, Gregory Felsen met with the Commissioners for a monthly report.  Topics of the discussion included; 2021 program highlights, the County Fair, expanding the Youth Development Programs, youth quilting classes, current staff, the new Livestock and Agriculture Agent Emily Lockhart, the Colorado Building Farmers & Ranchers classes, the Livestock Forage Workshop, the Master Gardner’s Program, participation and classes scheduled for the Four States Ag. Expo event and working with the Community and Economic Development Team.  (See attached) 

COUNTY ATTORNEY REPORT: County Attorney, Ian MacLaren gave an update on the Road Y case.

COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR REPORT: TRANSFER ORDER: Administrator, Shak Powers presented Transfer Order #10-2021, a transfer of $785,140.66 from LEA Fund (077) to the County General Fund (001) for 2020 LEA actual expenses from December 12, 2020 through December 18, 2021.  Commissioner Lindsay moved to approve Order #10-2021, for the transfer of $785,140.66 from LEA Fund to the County General Fund.  Second by Commissioner Candelaria and carried.  (See attached)

TRANSFER ORDER: Administrator Powers presented Transfer Order #11-2021, a transfer of $87,613.28 from Conservation Trust Fund (052) to General Fund (001) for the operation of the County Fairgrounds from December 12, 2020 through December 18, 2021.  Commissioner Lindsay moved to approve Order #11-2021, a transfer of $87,613.28 from the Conservation Trust Fund to the General Fund.  Second by Commissioner Candelaria and carried.  (See attached)  

TRANSFER ORDER: Administrator Powers presented Transfer Order #12-2021, a transfer of $34,899.00 from the Senior Citizen Bus Fund (035) to General Fund (001) for the purchase of a Dodge Van, Invoice #5462.  Commissioner Lindsay moved to approve Order #12-2021, for the transfer of $34,899.00 from the Senior Citizen Bus Fund to General Fund.  Second by Commissioner Candelaria and carried.  (See attached) 

TRANSFER ORDER: Administrator Powers presented Transfer Order #13-2021, a transfer of $15,709.91 from the General Fund (001) to Road and Bridge Fund (002) for the Russian Olive Salaries and Benefits, as approved by the Commissioners May 11, 2021.  Commissioner Lindsay moved to approve Order #13-2021, a transfer of $15,709.91 from the General Fund to Road and Bridge Fund for Russian Olive Project Salaries and Benefits.  Second by Commissioner Candelaria and carried.  (See attached)

NATURAL RESOURCES, PLANNING & PUBLIC LANDS: Resource Director, James Dietrich, met with the Commissioner to give a weekly report.  Topics discussed included; the proposed BLM disposable properties, analysis for development potential, possible additions, public access, properties on County Road G, future analysis on identified parcels, possible State Lands disposal for affordable housing and the Paths to Mesa Verde Trail easement.  (See attached)

COUNTY COMMISSIONER REPORT: Topics discussed within the Commissioners reports included: Commissioner Lindsay discussed constituent discussions. Commissioner Candelaria gave an update on the Fairground’s chair lift and mural projects and discussed the review of the Empire Electric analysis for the Fairgrounds. 

UNFINSHED BUSINESS:

EXECUTIVE SESSION: Pursuant to Attorney MacLaren’s suggestion, Commissioner Lindsay moved for the Board of County Commissioners to go into executive session for the discussion of personnel matters under C.R.S. 24-6-402 (4) (f), and to include Commissioners Candelaria, and Lindsay, Administrator Powers, Attorney MacLaren, and Clerk Percell, seconded by Commissioner Candelaria and carried.  Topics for the executive session included the County Administrator yearly evaluation.  Commissioner Lindsay moved to go out of executive session, seconded by Commissioner Candelaria and carried.  (See attached)

CORRESPONDENCE: The following correspondence was read and noted:

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

MEETING ADJOURNED: 10:20 a.m.