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BOCC Minutes December 14, 2021

PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

MONTEZUMA COUNTY, COLORADO

December 14, 2021

 

 

                                                                                                                               

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 December 14, 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 December 14, 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 December 7, 2021 as presented.  Motion was seconded by Commissioner Lindsay and carried.

 

SHERIFF’S: Sheriff, Steven Nowlin met with the Commissioners to present for approval Resolution #R465-Series 2021, a resolution for the 2022 Contract for Law Enforcement Services between Montezuma County Board of County Commissioners, the Montezuma County Sheriff’s Office and the Town of Dolores. Commissioner Lindsay moved to approve Resolution #R465-Series 2021, for the law enforcement contract between Montezuma County Board of Commissioners, the Montezuma County Sheriff’s Office and the Town of Dolores.  Second by Commissioner Stevenson and carried.  (See attached)

 

PUBLIC HEARING: It being the time set aside a public hearing is held for review and determination of a proposed Single Lot Development and AR 10-34 Rezoning Application, submitted by 50-C Ranch, LLC; agent: Raven Downs, on property located at 15804 Road 30.5, Dolores, CO, consisting of 57.67 acres, more or less, located south of Hwy 184 and west of Road 31, situated in Section 27, T.37N., R.15W., N.M.P.M..  The roll was called, the public notice read, and the proceedings were recorded for the record.  Ms. Downs and Kirk Underwood 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 approve the single lot development and AR 10-34 rezoning application, submitted by 50-C Ranch, LLC; agent: Raven Downs, on property located at 15804 Road 30.5, Dolores.  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 public hearing is held for review and determination of a proposed 2 Lot Minor and AR10-34 Rezoning Application submitted by David Scates, on property located at 23200 Road F, Cortez, CO, consisting of 35.69 acres, more or less, located south of Road F, west of Hwy 160-491, situated in Section 16, T.35N, R.16W, N.M.P.M..  The roll was called, the public notice read, and the proceedings were recorded for the record.  Mr. Scates was 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 Stevenson moved to approve the proposed 2 lot minor and AR10-34 rezoning application submitted by David Scates, on property located at 23200 Road F, Cortez, CO, consisting of 35.69 acres, more or less.  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 of a proposed Single Lot Development and AR3-9 Rezoning Application, submitted by Kenneth Bradshaw, on property located at 16941 Hwy 491, Cortez, CO, consisting of 39.62 acres, more or less, located east of Hwy 491, west of Road 22, situated in Section 19, T.37N, R.16W, N.M.P.M..  The roll was called, the public notice read, and the proceedings were recorded for the record.   Mr. Bradshaw and son, Tim Bradshaw 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 approve the proposed single lot development and AR3-9 rezoning application, submitted by Kenneth Bradshaw, on property located at 16941 Hwy 491, Cortez, Co.  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 public hearing is held for review and determination a proposed Amendment Application to the Lutken 2 Lot Minor Subdivision, submitted by Jesus Castillo and Amanda Edwards; agent: Bernard Karwick, on properties located at 12168 Road G, consisting of 3.40 acres, more or less and 12318 Road G, consisting 18.08 acres, more or less, Cortez, CO, both located south of Road G, situated in Section 4, T.36N, R.18W, N.M.P.M..  The roll was called, the public notice read, and the proceedings were recorded for the record.  Mr. Castillo was 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 Stevenson moved to approve the proposed amendment application by the Lutken 2 lot minor subdivision, submitted by Jesus Castillo and Amanda Edwards; agent: Bernard Karwick, on properties located at 12168 Road G, consisting of 3.40 acres, more or less and 12318 Road G, consisting 18.08 acres, more or less, Cortez, CO.  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 of a proposed 2 Lot Minor Development and AR10-34 Rezoning Application, submitted by Keith Halls; agent: Maness & Associates, on property located at 40857 Road H, Cortez, CO, consisting of 36 acres, more or less, located west of Road 41, north of Road H, situated in Section 5, T.35N., R.13W., N.M.P.M.  The roll was called, the public notice read, and the proceedings were recorded for the record.  Agent, Ernie Maness was 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 approve the proposed 2 lot minor development and AR10-34 rezoning application, submitted by Keith Halls; agent: Maness & Associates, on property located at 40857 Road H, Cortez, with the amendment that the address be correct to say Mancos.  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 public hearing is held for review and determination of a proposed Single Lot Development and AR3-9 Rezoning Application, submitted by Toni Suckla; agent: Luke Bates, on property located at 22387 Road M, Cortez, CO, consisting of 45.23 acres, more or less, located west of Road 23, North of Road M, situated in Section 8, T.36N., R.16W., N.M.P.M..  The roll was called, the public notice read, and the proceedings were recorded for the record.  Agent, Luke Bates was 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 Stevenson moved to approve the single lot development and AR3-9 rezoning application, submitted by Toni Suckla; on property located at 22387 Road M, Cortez, CO, consisting of 45.23 acres, more or less,.  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 of a proposed 12 Lot Major Subdivision and AR3-9 Rezoning Application, 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..  The roll was called, the public notice read, and the proceedings were recorded for the record.  Sheldon and Tiffani Randall 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.  Public comment was made by Ernest and Theresa Williams.  Hearing no further public comment that portion of the hearing was closed.  After hearing all the evidence presented Commissioner Lindsay moved to approve the proposed 12 lot major subdivision and AR3-9 rezoning application, submitted by Sheldon Randall, on property located at “to be determined”, Road M, consisting of 40 acres, and also contingent upon the establishment of a 20 foot easement of the Lone Pine 49 through lots #2 and #4.   Second by Commissioner Stevenson and carried.  Commissioner Candelaria closed the hearing at this time.  (See attached)

 

PLANNING: Planning Director, Haley and Assistant Duncan, presented a Letter of Intent from Eddie Mac Taylor to be re-appointment as a Planning and Zoning Commission member.  Commissioner Stevenson moved to re-appoint Eddie Mac Taylor to the Planning & Zoning, with a three year term.  Second by Commissioner Lindsay and carried.  Other topics discussed included; signatures on the previously approved variance application for Triple S Farms LLC., the required process for property owners that have added tent sites, RV sites, tepee sites, camp grounds or cabins to their properties and the 1739 East 7th Street (Rock Yard) property.  (See attached)  

 

PUBLIC COMMENT: Public comment was made by Elizabeth Berger.

 

DISCUSSION: A continued discussion was held, regarding a request for an exemption of a County assigned address change for property owners, Bruce and Dawn Lightenberger.  The new property address is located at 18872 Road 33.6, Dolores, Co., 81323. GIS Manager, Doug Roth and property owner Dawn Lightenberger, were present for the discussion.  Planning Director, Haley joined the discussion and reviewed the Land Use Code requirements for subdivision roads. The Commissioners were in agreement to deny the request for exemption of the address change.  (See attached)

 

GIS MAPPING: GIS Manager, Doug Roth met with the Commissioners to give a monthly report.  Topics discussed included; future address changes to Road K.4 Mancos, the redistricting projects and the HUTF report.  (See attached)

 

IT: IT Director, Jim McClain met with the Commissioners to present his monthly report.  Director McClain presented for approval the (ISCP) Information System Contingency Plan and the Technology Security Incident Management Plan.  Commissioner Stevenson moved to accept and sign the Information System Contingency Plan.  Second by Commissioner Lindsay and carried.  Director McClain presented quotes for internet services to the County, from FastTrack in the amount of $2,385.32 monthly and from Farmers Telephone in the amount of $2,815.00 monthly.  Commissioner Lindsay recused himself from this discussion.  Commissioner Stevenson moved to accept the quote for the IG DIA, from FastTrack in the amount of $2,385.32.  Second by Commissioner Candelaria and carried.  (See attached)   

 

VEHICLE MAINTENANCE: Road & Bridge Equipment Manager, Shane Higman met with the Commissioners to give a monthly report.  Manger Higman gave an update on the current vehicle orders from Enterprise Fleet and Keesee Motors.  Manager Higman presented for approval a bid from Keesee Motors in the amount of $30,557.00, for the Town of Dolores F150 patrol unit.  Commissioner Lindsay moved to approve the bid from Keesee Motors.  Second by Commissioner Stevenson and carried.  Other topics discussed included the purchase of a van for the (CIP) Community Intervention Plan.  (See attached) 

 

GROUNDS AND BUILDINGS: Maintenance Supervisor, Dustin Sattler met with the Commissioners to give a monthly report.  Supervisor Sattler gave updates on the Mancos and Dolores Road & Bridge shop projects, the Combined Courts Sally Port project, the semi-annual filter changes, fire suppression backflow testing, the Fairgrounds Suppression Project, the east gate replacement and fence repairs at the Sheriff Department and the Annex III Solar project. 

 

UNFINISHED BUSINESS: BID AWARD: Attorney, MacLaren along with IT Director, Jim McClain presented reviewed proposals for the Fiber Contract.  Proposals received, included bids from 2210Cortez and Farmers Telephone.  Commissioner Lindsay moved to approve the amended bid and award the bid to 2210Cortez, for the fiber management services.  Second by Commissioner Stevenson and carried.  (See attached)

 

2022 MILL LEVY CERTIFICATION: Administrator, Shak Powers presented for approval Resolution #19-2021.  A resolution levying General Property Taxes for the year 2021 to help defray the costs of government for Montezuma County Colorado for the year 2022 budget.  Commissioner Stevenson moved to approve Resolutions #19-2021, a resolution levying General Property Taxes for the year 2021 to help defray the costs of government for Montezuma County Colorado for the 2022 budget.  Second by Commissioner Lindsay and carried.  Administrator, Powers presented for approval Resolution #20-2021.  A resolution levying general property taxes for the year 2021 to help defray the costs of the Law Enforcement of Montezuma County, Colorado for the 2022 budget.  Commissioner Lindsay moved to approve Resolution #20-2021, a resolution levying general property taxes for the year 2021 to help defray the costs of the Law Enforcement of Montezuma County, Colorado for the physical year, 2022 budget.  (See attached)

 

COUNTY ATTORNEY REPORT: County Attorney, Ian MacLaren discussed the requested, Ironwood written mitigation plan. 

 

NATURAL RESOURCES, PLANNING & PUBLIC LANDS: Resource Director, James Dietrich, met with the Commissioner to give a weekly report.  Topics discussed included; updates on the Flood Plane Development Permit Applications, the DWARF Collaborative meeting, the Ironwood Fire Mitigation Plan and the Paths to Mesa Verde Trail.    

 

COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR REPORT: Administrator, Powers, no further report given.

 

COUNTY COMMISSIONER REPORT: Topics discussed within the Commissioners reports included: Commissioner Candelaria discussed the attended Road & Bridge DOLA presentation, the attended Southwest Regional Transportation Committee meeting, the current job posting for a grant writer, the attended Dolores School Board meeting, the attended City of Cortez meet and greet meeting, the attended Farm Bureau Christmas Party and the scheduled Town of Dolores Board meeting.  Commissioner Lindsay discussed constituent discussions and the scheduled Cortez City Council meeting.  Commissioner Stevenson discussed constituent discussions, reading, and reported that the Southwest Basin Round Table, Montezuma County Representative, Randy Carver was unable to attend the Colorado River Water Users Association Conference in Las Vegas.

 

CORRESPONDENCE: The following correspondence was read and noted:

 

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

 

MEETING ADJOURNED: 11:20 a.m. 

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