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PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
MONTEZUMA COUNTY, COLORADO
November 25, 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 November 25, 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 November 25, 2025 with the Pledge of Allegiance
MINUTES: Commissioner Koppenhafer moved to approve the Proceedings of the Board of County Commissioners of Montezuma County, held on Tuesday, November 18 2025 as presented. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Lindsay and carried.
PLANNING: Planning Assistant, S. Jane Duncan presented for discussion and approval Resolution 29-2025, A resolution amending Resolution NOS. 2-1998, 12-2000, 4-2002, 10-2003, 17-2003, 13-2004, 4-2006, 11-2007, 7-2008, 12-2009, 09-2010, 2012-6, 3-2015, 21-2020 and 5-2025. Commissioner Lindsay moved to approve Resolution 29-2025 to adopt the amended Land Use Code to include the Chapter 10 regarding Alternative Energy, including Solar, into the code. Second by Commissioner Koppenhafer and carried. (See attached)
PLANNING: Planning Assistant Duncan presented for signatures of a Mylar for a Boundary Line Adjustment Application, submitted by Tova Spector & Catherine Kraus, on properties located at 13699 Road 32.4 & 32289 Road P, Mancos, CO, consisting of 21.16 acres & 5.62 acres, more or less, both located west of Road 33, north of Road P, situated in Section 1, Township 36N, Range 15W, N.M.P.M.
PUBLIC COMMENT: Public comment was made by Allen Maez and Eleanor Macfarlane.
Deletions/Changes to Agenda:
CONSENT AGENDA: The Decision on IGA Grant for the Sheriff on mobile ID devices was removed from the Consent agenda.
Commissioner Lindsay moved to approve the consent agenda with the deletion and postponement of the Decision on IGA Grant for the Sheriff on mobile ID devices. Second by Commissioner Koppenhafer and carried.
The Consent Agenda items acted upon by the Board were as follows:
COUNTY ATTORNEY REPORT: Attorney, Stephen Tarnowski reported that the property purchase had been executed for the Road 25 and Highway 184 intersection road realignment project. He also mentioned a scheduled child protection trial, contract reviews, and the Leaf Properties briefing.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR REPORT: Administrator Anderson mentioned the Road 25 and Highway 184 realignment project, and mentioned the Fairgrounds closure to Open Riding/Equine Activities.
PAYABLE EXPENDITURE REPORT: Administrator Anderson presented for approval, the October 2025 Accounts Payable Expenditure Reports in the amount of $3,116,843.39. Commissioner Koppenhafer moved to approve the October 1st to October 31st payables for Montezuma County, for 2025 in the amount of $3,116,843.39. Second by Commissioner Lindsay and carried. (See attached)
COUNTY CLERK & RECORDER: County Clerk, Kim Percell, reported that the post-election testing for the November Coordinated Election had been completed and the election had been certified to the State.
COUNTY COMMISSIONER REPORT: Topics within the Commissioners’ reports included:
Commissioner Koppenhafer discussed the Road 25 and Highway 184 realignment project and discussed the Fairgrounds temporary closure to equine activities due to EHV-1 Concerns.
Commissioner Lindsay mentioned the scheduled City of Cortez Council meeting and wished everyone a happy holiday and reminded them to stay safe.
Commissioner Candelaria discussed the Road 25 and Highway 184 alignment project, the attended Health Day Lunch event at the hospital, the attended Housing Authority Board meeting, and a proposed draft letter related to the NCA.
MOTION TO ADJOURN: Commissioner Lindsay moved to adjourn, seconded by Commissioner Koppenhafer and carried.
CORRESPONDENCE: The following correspondence was read and noted:
BOARD OF SOCIAL SERVICES MONTHLY REPORT: During the Monday Workshop held on November 24, 2025, the Board of Social Services was conducted. Director Kelli Hargraves was present. (See attached)
ADJOURNED: 9:26 a.m.
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Clerk November 25, 2025 Chairman
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