PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

MONTEZUMA COUNTY, COLORADO

November 9, 2021

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COUNTY OF MONTEZUMA   )

At a regular meeting of the Board of Commissioners, Montezuma County, Colorado, held on Tuesday November 9, 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 November 9, 2021 with the Pledge of Allegiance.

MINUTES: Commissioner Lindsay moved to accept the minutes of the Proceedings of the Board of Commissioners Montezuma County, Colorado dated November 2, 2021 as presented.  Motion was seconded by Commissioner Stevenson 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 Rezoning Application submitted by Sharon Williams, agent: Krista Veloso, on property located at 7251 Road 25, Cortez, CO, consisting of 35 acres, more or less, located north of Road G, west of Road 25, situated in Section 3, T.35N, R.16W, N.M.P.M.  The roll was called, the public notice read, and the proceedings were recorded for the record.  Ms. Williams and Ms. Velosa 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 2 lot minor subdivision and rezoning application submitted by Sharon Williams, agent: Krista Veloso, on property located at 7251 Road 25, 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 Subdivision Amendment Application to the Fowler 2 Lot Development, submitted by Joe & Rita Fowler, on property located at 25198 Road T.5, Cortez, CO, consisting of 4.01 acres, more or less, located south of Road T.5 and east of Road 25 situated in Section 14, 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. Fowler 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 accept the proposed subdivision amendment application to the Fowler 2 lot development, submitted by Joe & Rita Fowler, on property located at 25198 County Road T.5, 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 a proposed Subdivision and AR3-9 Rezoning Application, submitted by Flame Conley; agent: Ironwood Group, LLC, on property located at 27980 Road T, Dolores, CO, consisting of 35.85 acres, more or less, located south of Road T, east 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.  Ironwood Plant Manager, Wade Bantley 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.  Public comment was made by; Mary Ranney, John Godbout, Lana Kelly, Trent Bishop and Frances Thullen.  Melissa Valdez read a letter from property owner Paul VanVleet.  Hearing no further public comment that portion of the hearing was closed.  After hearing all the evidence presented Commissioner Lindsay moved to approve the subdivision and AR3-9 rezoning application, submitted by Flame Conley; agent: Ironwood Group, LLC, located on property, 27980 Road T, Dolores,.  Second by Commissioner Stevenson and carried.  Commissioner Candelaria closed the hearing at this time.  (See attached)

PUBLIC COMMENT: No public comments were made.

IT: IT Director, Jim McClain met with the Commissioners to present his monthly report.  Director McClain reported that the external public DNS service provider was currently having issues and gave a review of the new software for the County’s. Help Desk procedures.  

VEHICLE MAINTENANCE: Road & Bridge Equipment Manager, Shane Higman was not available to give a monthly report. 

GROUNDS AND BUILDINGS: Maintenance Supervisor, Dustin Sattler met with the Commissioners to give a monthly report on the grounds and buildings.  Supervisor Sattler discussed; exterior light bulb replacements, the Sally Port Gutter Project, the Fairground Fire Suppression Project, restroom repairs at the Detention Center, the east gate repair at the Sheriff’s Department and expansion projects for the Road Department shops. 

GIS MAPPING: GIS Manager, Doug Roth and Mapping Specialist, Rachel Medina met with the Commissioners to give a monthly report.  Manager Roth gave a history and overview of the County’s Address system processes.  Topics discussed included; Resolution #22-2008, Resolution #6-2009, Understanding Address Assigning and Corrections / Changes, Road Naming and Address System Standards, the General Guidelines for Road Systems, Mapping and Administration, naming red roads, address verifications for first responder’s property address markers, a proposed County wide address marker project, and a proposed Region 9 Economic Development application packet.  (See attached)

NATURAL RESOURCES, PLANNING & PUBLIC LANDS: Resource Director, James Dietrich, met with the commissioner to give a weekly report.  Director Dietrich presented for review and approval, a letter of support addressed to Tom Metsa, OHV Program Manager, for the Colorado Parks and Wildlife, regarding the BLM Request for CPW Motorized Trail Grants.  Commissioner Stevenson moved to sign the letter of support for the BLM request CPW motorized trail grants.  Second by Commissioner Lindsay and carried.  Other topics discussed included; the attended field trip with the Dolores Working Group to the Lone Pine logging operations in Dolores County, a proposed letter of support request from Montrose County and a Grant Sources and Purpose Report.  (See attached)

UNFINISHED BUSINESS: From the Benefits Advisory Committee; Human Resource Assistant, Billye Morgan presented the 2022 Insurance Rates Final 30% and 70% Dependent Coverage proposals.  It was agreed to continue the discussion to the next meeting.  (See attached)

COUNTY ATTORNEY REPORT: County Attorney, Ian MacLaren discussed the City of Cortez, Fiber Management Proposal, and gave updates on the Walmart BOA appeal, the Weber Canyon / Road 41 lawsuit, the Land Use Code Violation cases, the Road Y gate issue, and a County right-of-way issue on Road Z. 

COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR REPORT: Administrator, Shak Powers discussed property inspections regarding Land Use Code violations, the 911 Authority’s recording equipment warranty and the official press release regarding the Montezuma County Sales Tax Ballot Measure Survey.  Administrator Powers presented for review and discussion, a draft 2022 Montezuma County Official County Holiday schedule.  It was agreed to continue the discussion at a later date.  (See attached)

COUNTY COMMISSIONER REPORT: Topics discussed within the Commissioners reports included: Commissioner Lindsay discussed; the sales tax survey, a short term rental presentation viewed at the Housing Solutions meeting, constituent discussions, the attended 100 year anniversary for Ertel Funeral Home and the Veterans Day Holiday.  Commissioner Stevenson discussed; constituent discussions and the sales tax survey presentation at the scheduled Mancos Town Board meeting.  Commissioner Candelaria discussed a US Transportation, zoom meeting regarding the Infrastructure Bill, constituent discussions, a County representative to the CCI Public Lands delegation, an overview of the Monday workshop and the sales tax survey presentation to the Dolores Town Board. 

CORRESPONDENCE: The following correspondence was read and noted:

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

MEETING ADJOURNED: 11:35 a.m.