BOCC Minutes February 18 2025

PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

MONTEZUMA COUNTY, COLORADO

February 18, 2025

STATE OF COLORADO           )

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COUNTY OF MONTEZUMA   )

At a regular meeting of the Board of Commissioners, Montezuma County, Colorado, held on Tuesday February 18, 2025 at the Montezuma County Administration building in Cortez, Colorado, there were present:

Jim Candelaria, Chairman

Kent Lindsay, Vice Chairman,

Gerald Koppenhafer, Commissioner of Deeds

Travis Anderson, County Administrator

Stephen Tarnowski, County Attorney

Kim Percell, County Clerk

CHAIRMAN CANDELARIA opened the meeting of February 18, 2025 with the Pledge of Allegiance.

MINUTES: Commissioner Koppenhafer moved to approve the Proceedings of the Board of County Commissioners of Montezuma County, for Tuesday, February 11, 2025 as presented.  The motion was seconded by Commissioner Lindsay and carried.

PUBLIC HEARING: It being the time set aside a public hearing is held for review and determination a proposed 2 Lot Minor Subdivision and AR10-34 & AR3-9 Rezoning Application, submitted by Flame Conley Weinmaster, on property located at 27980 Road T, Dolores, CO, consisting of 35.85 acres, more or less, located south of Road T, west of Hwy 145, situated in Section 19, T.37N, R.15W, N.M.P.M. The roll was called, the public notice read, and the proceedings were recorded for the record. Agent: Flame Conley Weinmaster was present. Planning Director, Don Haley, 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 accept the proposed 2 Lot Minor Subdivision and AR10-34 & AR3-9 Rezoning Application, submitted by Flame Conley Weinmaster, on property located at 27980 Road T, Dolores, Co. Second by Commissioner Koppenhafer and carried. Commissioner Candelaria closed the hearing at this time.  (See attached)

Planning Director, Don Haley presented for signatures of a Mylar for a Single Lot Development, consisting of 29 acres, more or less, and AR35+ Rezoning, submitted by Clinton & Lee Erin Jones, on property located at TBD Hwy 491, Lewis, CO, consisting of 67.52 acres, more or less, located east of Hwy 491, north of Road V, situated in Section 6, Township 37N, Range 16W, N.M.P.M. 

Planning Director, Don Haley presented for signatures a Mylar for an Amendment to Lots 1 & 3 of the Adair Estate Cluster Incentive Planned Unit Development and AR3-9 Rezoning submitted by Kenneth & Julie Derrick, on properties located at 19424 Hwy 491 & TBD Road V.3, Lewis, CO, consisting of 28.65 acres & 3.05 acres, more or less, both located east of Hwy 491, north of Road V, situated in Section 6, Township 37N, Range 16W, N.M.P.M.

Planning Director, Don Haley presented for signatures of a Mylar for a 5.10-acre Single Lot Development and AR3-9 & A80+ Rezoning, submitted by Colorado Haymakers, Inc; agent: Randy Carver, on property located at 30843 Road L.4 Loop, Mancos, CO, consisting of 134.35 acres, more or less, located east of Road 29, north of Hwy 160, situated in Section 15, Township 36N, Range 15W, N.M.P.M.

PUBLIC COMMENT: Public comment was made by Mike Lynch and Edward Anderson,

UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

CONTRACT: During the Monday workshop, the Assessment Solutions Corporation Oil & Gas contract was presented for signatures by Montezuma County Assessor, Leslie Bugg. Commissioner Koppenhafer moved to accept and sign The Assessment Solutions Corporation Oil & Gas contract. Second by Commissioner Lindsay and carried. (See Attached)

GRANT APPLICATION: The Colorado Parks & Wildlife Impact Assistance Grant application was presented for signatures by Administrator Anderson. Commissioner Koppenhafer moved to accept and sign The Colorado Parks & Wildlife Impact Assistance Grant in the amount of $ 2,244.20. Second by Commissioner Lindsay and carried.  (See Attached)

LETTER OF SUPPORT: A letter of support addressed to the Colorado Economic Development Commission, c/o Che Sheehan, EZ Program Manager in support of the Southwest Enterprise Zone Designation was presented for approval. Commissioner Koppenhafer Moved to sign this letter of support Southwest Enterprise Zone Designation through the Colorado Economic Development commission and Montezuma County. Second by Commissioner Lindsay and carried. (See Attached)

BOARD OF APPOINTMENT:  A letter of interest was received by Lee Hill to renew his position on the Sylvan Cemetery Board. Commissioner Koppenhafer moved to approve the appointment of Lee Hill to the Sylvan Cemetery Board for a 6year term.  Second by Commissioner Lindsay. (See Attached)

GRANT APPLICATION: The Southwest Health System Community Support Grant application was presented by Emergency Manager, Jim Spratlen. Commissioner Koppenhafer moved to approve the Montezuma Grant application submission form to Southwest Health Systems Community Support 2025 Program in the amount of $500 with no match. Second by Commissioner Lindsay. (See Attached)

NEW BUSINESS:

COUNTY ATTORNEY REPORT: Attorney Tarnowski Reported on his participation of a panel discussion with current law students about opportunities for lawyers outside the metro area. Other topics discussed included: child protection cases, child support cases, the Ironwood property case, and the proposed variances process to the Land Use Code.

COUNTY ADMINSTRATOR REPORT: Administrator Anderson reported that he had met with the Sheriff to ensure a smooth Finances transition process, and mentioned a discussion with Senator Hickenlooper related to the proposed Space Command move.  Other meetings attended included the unfunded mandates meeting, the TPR (Transportation and Planning Region) meeting and the CCI Bill update meeting.

COUNTY CLERK & RECORDER: County Clerk, Kim Percell had nothing to report.

COUNTY COMMISSIONER REPORT: Topics within the Commissioners reports included:

Commissioner Lindsay Attended the DOLA (Department of Local Affairs) meeting with Administrator Anderson. Attended the City Council meeting last week.

Commissioner Koppenhafer reported he had attended the MVI meeting, the Southwest Conservation Board meeting in Durango, and the Mancos Town meeting.

Commissioner Candelaria Attended with Administrator Anderson, the discussion with Senator Hickenlooper about space command. Attended the TPR (Transportation and Planning Region) meeting in Durango.  Attended a meeting with a couple Gentleman with Cortez Cemetery District regarding funding that they have. Attended a workshop with the Montezuma Housing Authority. Attended a meeting Looking (to review) all the Bills to be voted on in Denver later this week. Had a Workshop meeting yesterday and Department Head meeting.

MOTION TO ADJOURN: Commissioner Lindsay moved to adjourn, seconded by Commissioner Koppenhafer and carried.

ADJOURNED: 9:40 am

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