PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

MONTEZUMA COUNTY, COLORADO

October 8, 2024

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 October 8, 2024 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

Ian MacLaren, County Attorney

Kim Percell, County Clerk

CHAIRMAN CANDELARIA opened the meeting of October 8, 2024 with the Pledge of Allegiance

MINUTES: Commissioner Koppenhafer moved to approve the Proceedings of the Board of County Commissioners of Montezuma County, for Tuesday, October 1, 2024 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 of a proposed 2 Lot Moderate Subdivision & AR3-9 Rezoning Application submitted by Johnny & Machelle Stinson, on property located at 13750 Road 42, Mancos, CO, consisting of 62 acres, more or less, located north of Hwy 160 and west of Road 42, situated in Section 2, Township 36N, Range 13W, N.M.P.M.  The roll was called, the public notice read, and the proceedings were recorded for the record.  Mr. & Mrs. Stinson were present.  Planning Director, Don Haley along 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 Moderate Subdivision and AR3-9 Rezoning Application submitted by Johnny and Machelle Stinson, on property located at 13750 Road 42, Mancos.  Mr. Lindsay’s Motion included a requirement that if the water taps become available, the property owner shall purchase three taps, and also a condition that the access easement does not overlay the canal easement.  Second by Commissioner Koppenhafer 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 5.10-acre Single Lot Development and AR3-9 & A80+ Rezoning Application, 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.  The roll was called, the public notice read, and the proceedings were recorded for the record.  Agent, Carver was present.  Planning Director, Don Haley along 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 Lisa Foster.  Hearing no further public comment that portion of the hearing was closed.  After hearing all the evidence presented Commissioner Koppenhafer moved to approve proposed 5.10-acre Single Lot Development and AR3-9 and A80+ Rezoning Application, submitted by Colorado Haymakers, on property located at 30843 Road L.4 Loop, Mancos, 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 Single Lot Development and Rezoning application, consisting of 3.5 acres, more or less, submitted by Maness Family Farm, LLC; agent: Mark Maness, on property located at 25080 Road H, Cortez, CO, consisting of 177.29 acres, more or less, located south of Road H, east of Road 25, situated in Section 2, Township 35N, Range 16W, N.M.P.M.  The roll was called, the public notice read, and the proceedings were recorded for the record.  Agent, Maness was present.  Planning Director, Don Haley along 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 Koppenhafer moved to approve the Single Lot Development and Rezoning application, consisting of 3.5 acres, more or less, submitted by Maness Family Farm, LLC; agent: Mark Maness, on property located at 25080 Road H, Cortez, CO, consisting of 177.29 acres.  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 3-acre Single Lot Development & AR3-9 Rezoning Application submitted by Robert F. Willburn, Jr.; agent: John Willburn, on property located at 6162 Road 38, Mancos, CO, consisting of 275 acres, more or less, located south of Hwy 160 and east of Road 37, situated in Section 11, Township 35N, Range 14W, N.M.P.M.  The roll was called, the public notice read, and the proceedings were recorded for the record.  Mr. Willburn was present.  Planning Director, Don Haley along 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 accept the proposed 3-acre Single Lot Development and AR3-9 Rezoning Application submitted by Robert F. Willburn, Jr.; agent: John Willburn, on property located at 6162 Road 38, Mancos.  Second by Commissioner Koppenhafer and carried.  Commissioner Candelaria closed the hearing at this time.  (See attached)

PLANNING: Director, Don Haley along with Assistant, S. Jane Duncan presented for discussion and approval of an After-The-Fact Variance Application, submitted by Laurie Kain, on property located at 41845 Road J.75, Mancos, CO, consisting of 3.37 acres, more or less, located north of Hwy 160 and east of Road J.75, situated in Section 28, Township 36N, Range 13W, N.M.P.M.  Mrs. Kain was present.  Commissioner Lindsay moved to accept the After-The-Fact Variance Application, submitted by Laurie Kain, on property located at 41845 Road J.75, Mancos, with the finding of fact that there was a pin missing in the corner, causing this variance be approved.  With two votes in favor, from Commissioners Lindsay and Koppenhafer and one vote against from Commissioner Candelaria, the motion carried.  (See attached)

Director, Haley along with Assistant, Duncan presented for discussion and approval of an Exemption Application, submitted by Rodney Oliver, on property located at TBD Road 17, Pleasant View, CO, consisting of 93 acres, more or less,  located north of Road AA, east of Hwy 491, situated in Section 8, Township 38N, Range 17W, N.M.P.M.  Commissioner Lindsay moved to grant the Exemption Application, submitted by Rodney Oliver, on property located at TBD Road 17, Pleasant View, CO.  Second by Commissioner Koppenhafer and carried.  (See attached)

PUBLIC COMMENT: Public Comment was made by Allen Maez.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

2025 BUDGET: Administrator Anderson presented the proposed 2025 Budget for inspection.  The final public hearing has been scheduled for November 26, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. (See attached)

APPOINTMENTS: Fair Board letters of interest were received from Amanda Higgins, Bobbie Hunter, Devonne Kingery, Felicia Herrmann, Jim Mitchell, Logan Hindmarsh and Odis Sikes.  Candidate Interviews will be scheduled at a later date.  (See attached)

DISCUSSION: During the Monday Workshop, Fairgrounds Manager, Justin McGuire presented proposals to remove and replace sidewalks at the Fairgrounds.  Commissioner Koppenhafer moved to accept the bid from Double E Concrete and Construction for the indoor arena’s east sidewalk removal and replacement, of $18,876.00.  Second by Commissioner Lindsay and carried.  (See attached)

Fairgrounds Manager, McGuire also presented a proposal from Empire Electric to do a rate change for the Fairground’s Arena.  Commissioner Lindsay abstained from the vote.  Commissioner Koppenhafer moved to authorize Travis Anderson, to sign the agreement to change our services at the Fairgrounds to the General Service Three Phase Rate.  Second by Commissioner Candelaria and carried.   (See attached)

LETTER OF SUPPORT: Administrator Anderson presented for approval, a letter of support addressed to Estavan Vega, Colorado State Forest Service, related to the support of the Dolores Watershed Collaborative application to the Colorado State Forest Services Forest Restoration & Wildfire Risk Mitigation Capacity Building Program.  Commissioner Koppenhafer moved to sign the letter of support for the Dolores Watershed Collaborative application to the Colorado Forest Services Forest Restoration & Wildfire Risk Mitigation Capacity Building Program.  Second by Commissioner Lindsay and carried.  (See attached)

DISCUSSION: During the Monday Workshop, Assessor, Leslie Bugg presented for discussion a proposed Mill Levy Public Information Form.  Commissioner Lindsay moved to approve the Mill Levy Public Information Form, pursuant to 39-1-125 C.R.S.  Second by Commissioner Koppenhafer and carried.  (See attached)

GRANT DISCUSSIONS: County Grant Coordinator, Robert Dobry met with the Commissioners to discuss the following Grant: the Emergency Food and Shelter Program for the Senior Services Department.  Commissioner Koppenhafer moved to approve the Grant Submittal Application Form, for the Social Services, Senior Services, for food service of the Montezuma County Emergency Food and Shelter Program, a lump sum of $10,000.00.  Second by Commissioner Lindsay and carried.  (See attached) 

DISCUSSION: During the Monday Workshop IT Director, Jim McClain presented for signatures the SpyGlass Snapshot Audit Agreement.  Commissioner Koppenhafer moved to sign the agreement between Montezuma County and SpyGlass Snapshot Audit.  Second by Commissioner Lindsay and carried.  (See attached)

DISCUSSION: During the Monday workshop, CSU Extension Director, Emily Lockard met with the Commissioners to give a report and to present the proposed Montezuma County Extension Advisory Committee Bylaws.  Commissioner Koppenhafer moved to pass the Montezuma County Extension Advisory Committee Bylaws, as presented.  Second by Commissioner Lindsay and carried.  (See attached)

COUNTY ATTORNEY REPORT:  County Attorney, Ian MacLaren reported that the Appointed Board Members training is scheduled for Tuesday, October 15, 2024 at 6:00 p.m.

ADMINISTRATOR REPORT: County Administrator, Travis Anderson discussed the attended meeting with the Dolores Senior Center, reported that he was working with the City of Cortez on a joint Noxious Weeds Advisory Committee, had several finance related reviews, announced the resignation of the (VSO) Veterans Service Officer, reported he is working on an intergovernmental agreement (IGA) between PCC and the BOCC, attended a CTSI training and the Friday CCI legislative session. 

COUNTY COMMISSIONER REPORT: Topics within the Commissioners reports included:

Commissioner Koppenhafer discussed the attended Town Hall meeting in Pleasant View and discussions related to solar farms.

Commissioner Lindsay discussed the attended Town Hall meeting in Pleasant View and announced a Farm Bureau Candidate Forum was scheduled to be held at the County Annex on October 9^th at 6:00 p.m. and reported he would be attending the scheduled Cortez City Council meeting.

Commissioner Candelaria: mentioned the attended Friday Zoom meeting with CCI to discuss proposed 2025 legislation.

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

CORRESPONDENCE: The following correspondence was read and noted: the Emergency Management’s Monthly Situational Report. 

MEETING ADJOURNED:  10:38 a.m.

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Clerk                     October 8, 2024                             Chairman