PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

MONTEZUMA COUNTY, COLORADO

January 2, 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 January 2, 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 January 2, 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 December 19, 2023 as presented and

those for December 28, 2023, as presented. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Lindsay

and carried

PLANNING: Planning Director, Don Haley presented for signatures a Mylar for a Boundary

Line Adjustment submitted by Ricky & Melissa Carver, on property located at 12684 Hwy 491,

Cortez, CO, consisting of 21.52 acres, more or less, and Warren & Rhonda Allmon, on

property located at 12898 Hwy 491, Cortez, CO, consisting of 5.51 acres, both located east of

Hwy 491, south of Road N, situated in Section 9, Township 36N, Range 16W, N.M.P.M.

Director Haley reported that Eddie Mac Taylor had resigned from the Planning & Zoning

Commission. A notice for applications, will be posted in the Journal newspaper. Applications

will be accepted until January 18, 2024.

PUBLIC COMMENT: No public comment was made.

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UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

BOARD APPOINTMENT: Administrator Anderson presented a letter from Frank Muniz

requesting reappointment to the Lebanon Cemetery District Board, for a 3 year term.

Commissioner Lindsay moved to reappoint Frank Muniz to the Lebanon Cemetery Board.

Second by Commissioner Koppenhafer and carried. (See attached)

LIQUOR LICENSE: Deputy Clerk, Jerri Frizzell presented for approval a liquor license

renewal application for the, Westview RV Resort, located at 12092 Hwy 145, Dolores CO.

81323. Commissioner Lindsay moved to renew the Colorado beer and wine license application

for Westview RV Resort, located at 12092 Hwy 145, Dolores CO. Second by Commissioner

Koppenhafer and carried. (See attached)

DISCUSSION: The proposed Landfill Shredder, Recycling Resources Economic

Opportunity Program Grant was presented for approval by Grant Coordinator, Robert

Dobry and Landfill Manager, Mel Jarmon. Commissioner Koppenhafer moved to approve the

Montezuma County grant application submission form to the Colorado Department of Public

Health and Environment (CDPHE) for a shredder, for physical year 2024 in the amount of

$1,073,882.00. Second by Commissioner Lindsay and carried. (See attached)

MOTION TO ADJOURN: Commissioner Lindsay moved to adjourn, seconded by

Commissioner Koppenhafer and carried.

Chairman Candelaria announced the meeting would reconvene at 1:30 p.m., as the Board of

County Health.

CORRESPONDENCE: The following correspondence was read and noted:

MEETING ADJOURNED: 9:22 a.m.

Clerk January 2, 2024 Chairman

MONTEZUMA COUNTY BOARD OF HEALTH MEETING: 1:30 p.m.

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PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

MONTEZUMA COUNTY, COLORADO

January 9, 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 January 9, 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 January 9, 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, January 2, 2024 as presented.

Motion was seconded by Commissioner Lindsay and carried.

PUBLIC COMMENT: No public comment was made.

PUBLIC LANDS: No reports available

UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

DISCUSSION: The proposed Memorandum of Understanding between the Montezuma

County Bullseye Archery Club and the Montezuma County 4-H Club regarding use of the

Archery Range on County owned premises was presented for approval, by Attorney MacLaren

and Fairgrounds Manager, Justin McGuire. Commissioner Koppenhafer moved to approve

the Memorandum of Understanding between Montezuma County and the Bullseye Archery Club

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and the Montezuma County 4-H Club, regarding use of the Archery Range at the Montezuma

County Fairgrounds. Second by Commissioner Lindsay and carried. (See attached)

DISCUSSION: The proposed Montezuma County Sheriff’s Office, Eyes in the Sky Grant

was presented for approval. Commissioner Lindsay moved to approve the Eyes in the Sky grant

for the Sheriff’s Department in the amount of $2635.00. Second by Commissioner Koppenhafer

and carried. (See attached)

DISCUSSION: The proposed Montezuma County Sheriff’s Office, Peace Officers

Counseling Support Grant was presented for approval. Commissioner Koppenhafer moved to

approve the Montezuma County Sheriff Peace Officers Counseling Grant, for 2024-2026, for

professional services, in the amount of $30,000.00. Second by Commissioner Lindsay and

carried. (See attached)

DISCUSSION: The discussion related to the comprehensive Economic Development Strategy

for Region 9 was postponed to a future date. (See attached)

RESOLUTION: Resolution #2-2024, a resolution levying General Property Taxes for the

year 2023 to help defray the costs of Government for Montezuma County, Colorado for the

2024 budget. Summary of funds budget 2024: County General 10.838, Social Services 0.800,

Road & Bridge 2.616, Total Mill levy 14.254. Commissioner Koppenhafer moved to approve

Resolution #2-2024 a resolution levying General Property Taxes for the year 2023 to help defray

the costs of Government for Montezuma County, Colorado for the 2024 budget. Second by

Commissioner Lindsay and carried. (See attached)

RESOLUTION: Resolution #1-2024, a resolution levying General Property Taxes for the

year 2023 to help defray the costs of the Law Enforcement Authority of Montezuma

County Colorado for the 2024 budget. Commissioner Koppenhafer moved to approve

resolution #1-2024 a resolution levying General Property Taxes for the year 2023 to help defray

the costs of the Law Enforcement Authority of Montezuma County Colorado for the 2024

budget. Second by Commissioner Lindsay and carried. (See attached)

DISCUSSION: A proposed Resolution pertaining to the submission to the registered qualified

electors of Montezuma County of a question authorizing the imposition of a Public Safety Sales

Tax Period for the purpose of funding improvements to the County’s Public Safety

organizations was discussed during the January 8, 2024 workshop. The discussion will continue

during a future Workshop. (See attached)

NATURAL RESOURCES, PLANNING & PUBLIC LANDS: Resource Director, James

Dietrich, met with the Commissioners to give a report. Topics of the discussion included; the

attended Montelores Coalition meeting, the Wolf Reintroduction program, proposed trail

closures in Moab Utah, a proposed parking lot in Webber Canyon and a Paths to Mesa Verde

grant presentation to the CPW. (See attached)

COUNTY ATTORNEY REPORT: County Attorney, Ian MacLaren gave an update on the

Ironwood case. Other topics discussed included: Child Protection Hearings, an employee

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complaint filed with the EEOC, the retirement of Attorney, Gordon Vaughan and the Kelroy

Newman civil case.

ADMINISTRATOR REPORT: County Administrator, Travis Anderson reporting by zoom

discussed the updated CDAP, an RFP’s posting for the Phreatophyte Program Qualified

Supervisor position and scheduled meetings with the League of Women Voters.

IT: IT Director, Jim McClain met with the Commissioners to discuss a working project with

Clear Network. Topics discussed included: the unsuccessful NTIA grant application to build

Broadband, a proposed draft plan for the (CPF) Colorado Projects Funds with Clear Networks

and Empire Electric as partners for fiber buildouts and proposed BEAD funds for more projects

around the county.

COUNTY COMMISSIONER REPORT: Topics within the Commissioners reports included:

Commissioner Koppenhafer no report to give. Commissioner Lindsay the scheduled Cortez

City Council meeting, discussed the recent robbery issues and reminded constituents to make

sure their homes and vehicles are locked. Commissioner Candelaria discussed the attended

(STAC) State Transportation Advisory Committee meeting, the legislative session, and the

attended Town of Dolores Board meeting.

MOTION TO ADJOURN: Commissioner Lindsay moved to adjourn, seconded by

Commissioner Koppenhafer and carried.

CORRESPONDENCE: The following correspondence was read and noted: the January 2024

newsletters from Montezuma County Senior Services and Veteran Services. The December

2023 Emergency Management Situation Report.

MEETING ADJOURNED: 9:38 a.m.

Clerk January 9, 2024 Chairman

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PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

MONTEZUMA COUNTY, COLORADO

January 16, 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 January 16, 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 January 16, 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, January 9, 2024 as presented.

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 regarding a proposed Subdivision Amendment & AR10-34 Rezoning Application

to Lot #12 of the Summit Lake West Unit II Subdivision submitted by Ruth Mathis & Betty

Toso, on property located at 14438 Road 34.7, Mancos, CO, consisting of 39.74 acres, more or

less, located south of Hwy 184, west of Road 35.6, situated in Section 32, Township 37N, Range

14W, N.M.P.M. The roll was called, the public notice read, and the proceedings were recorded

for the record. Ms. Mathis 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 Bruce White. Hearing no further public comment that portion of the

hearing was closed. After hearing all the evidence presented Commissioner Lindsay moved to

accept the proposed Subdivision Amendment & AR10-34 Rezoning Application to Lot 12 of the

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Summit Lake West Unit II Subdivision submitted by Ruth Mathis & Betty Toso, on property

located at 14438 Road 34.7, Mancos. 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 regarding a proposed Subdivision Amendment Application to the Van Horn

Subdivision & Boundary Line Adjustment, submitted by Fiona King, on property located at

17380 Road G, Cortez, CO, consisting of 4.41 acres, more or less, and Greaves/Larsen Family

Trust, on property located at 17374 Road G, Cortez, CO, consisting of 25 acres, more or less,

both located south of Road G and west of Road 21, situated in Section 33, Township 36N, Range

17W, N.M.P.M. The roll was called, the public notice read, and the proceedings were recorded

for the record. Ms. King 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 Van Horn Subdivision & Boundary

Line Adjustment, submitted by Fiona King, on property located at 17380 Road G, Cortez, CO,

consisting of 4.41 acres, more or less, and the Greaves/Larsen Family Trust, on property located

at 17374 Road G, Cortez, CO, consisting of 25 acres, more or less, situated west of County Road

21 and south of Road G. Second by Commissioner Lindsay and carried. Commissioner

Candelaria closed the hearing at this time. (See attached)

PLANNING: Planning Director, Don Haley along with Assistant, S. Jane Duncan presented

for signatures a Mylar for a 2 Lot Moderate Subdivision and AR3-9 Rezoning submitted by

Robert & Katherine Heyder Living Trust; agent: Benjamin Bradford Shaw, on property

located at 12064 Road 40, Mancos, CO, consisting of 12.85 acres, more or less, located east of

Road 40, north of Hwy 184, situated in Section 8, Township 36N, Range 13W, N.M.P.M.

PUBLIC HEARING: It being the time set aside a public hearing is held for review and

determination regarding a proposed 2nd Amendment to Lot 1 of the Lichliter 2 Lot Moderate

Subdivision, submitted by Kathleen Turner, on property located at 25695 Road M, Cortez, CO,

consisting of 7.34 acres, more or less, located west of Road 26, north of Road M, situated in

Section 11, Township 36N, Range 16W, N.M.P.M. The roll was called, the public notice read,

and the proceedings were recorded for the record. Ms. Turner 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 approve the proposed

2nd Amendment to Lot 1 of the Lichliter 2 Lot Moderate Subdivision, submitted by Kathleen

Turner, on property located at 25695 Road M, Cortez, CO. Second by Commissioner

Koppenhafer and carried. Commissioner Candelaria closed the hearing at this time. (See

attached)

PUBLIC COMMENT: No public comment was made.

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UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

RESOLUTION: Resolution #3-2024, a Resolution Approving a Comprehensive Economic

Development Strategy for Region 9 was presented for approval. Commissioner Koppenhafer

moved to approve Resolution #3-2024, a Resolution Approving a Comprehensive Economic

Development Strategy for Region 9. Second by Commissioner Lindsay and carried. (See

attached)

DISCUSSION: The proposed LOR Foundation Grant funding request for Community

Emergency Response Team Training was presented by Emergency Manager, Jim Spratlen

and Grant Coordinator, Robert Dobry. Commissioner Lindsay moved to approve the

application for the LOR Foundation Grant funding request for Community Emergency Response

Team Training. Second by Commissioner Koppenhafer and carried. (See attached)

APPOINTMENT: An application from Mary Holaday to represent Montezuma County on the

Area Agency on Aging (AAA) Board of Directors was received. Commissioner Koppenhafer

moved to appoint Mary Holaday as a representative for Montezuma County to the Area Agency

on Aging (AAA) Board of Directors. Second by Commissioner Lindsay and carried. (See

attached)

DISCUSSION: The proposed Dell Financial Services financial documents for the VXRAIL

P670F Project were presented for approval by IT Director, Jim McClain. Commissioner

Koppenhafer moved to approve the lease of a server from Dell Financial Services, with an

Amortization Schedule #810-9006602-002. Second by Commissioner Lindsay and carried. (See

attached)

NEW BUSINESS:

CERTIFICATION LEVIES AND REVENUES: Administrator, Anderson presented for

approval the Budget Year 2024 Certification of Levies and Revenues by the Montezuma

County Commissioners, to be sent to the State of Colorado. Commissioner Lindsay moved to

certify the mills for revenues for Montezuma County, for the physical year 2024. Second by

Commissioner Koppenhafer and carried. (See attached)

LIQUOR LICENSE: Deputy Clerk, Jerri Frizzell presented a liquor license renewal

application for, Bubba J’S. LLC, DBA Bubba’s, located at 18806 Hwy 491, Lewis, Co.

Commissioner Koppenhafer moved to approve the renewal application for the Colorado Beer

and Wine license for Bubba J’s LLC, at 18806 Hwy 491 Lewis, Co 81327. Second by

Commissioner Lindsay and carried. (See attached)

LIQUOR LICENSE: Deputy Clerk, Jerri Frizzell, presented for approval a liquor license

renewal application for Paragon Business Investments, LLC, DBA Hilltop Liquors, located at

27963 Hwy. 184, Dolores, Co. 81328. Commissioner Koppenhafer moved to approve a retail

liquor license renewal application for Paragon Business Investments LLC, doing business at

27963 Hwy 184, Dolores, CO. Second by Commissioner Koppenhafer and carried. (See

attached)

COUNTY ATTORNEY REPORT: County Attorney, Ian MacLaren gave an update on the

Kinder Morgan case and the Fair Board civil action complaint.

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ADMINISTRATOR REPORT: County Administrator, Travis Anderson discussed the

Southwest Opioid Response District meeting and the attended meeting with the League of

Women Voters.

COUNTY COMMISSIONER REPORT: Topics within the Commissioners reports included:

Commissioner Lindsay discussed the viewed Cortez City Council meeting, the attended

Dispatch meeting and the scheduled Montezuma Valley Irrigation meeting. Commissioner

Koppenhafer discussed the rescheduled Area Agency on Aging (AAA) meeting, the attended

Mancos Town Board meeting and the scheduled Montezuma Valley Irrigation meeting.

Commissioner Candelaria discussed the beginning of the legislative session, a scheduled Fire

Commission meeting and the scheduled Montezuma Valley Irrigation meeting.

MOTION TO ADJOURN: Commissioner Lindsay moved to adjourn, seconded by

Commissioner Koppenhafer and carried.

CORRESPONDENCE: The following correspondence was read and noted: the December 2023

newsletter from Veteran Services.

MEETING ADJOURNED: 10:10 a.m.

Clerk January 16, 2024 Chairman

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PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

MONTEZUMA COUNTY, COLORADO

January 23, 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 January 23, 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, (Absent)

Malinda Fuller, Chief Deputy Clerk

CHAIRMAN CANDELARIA opened the meeting of January 23, 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, January 16, 2024 as presented.

Motion was seconded by Commissioner Lindsay and carried.

PLANNING: Planning Director, Don Haley along with Assistant, S. Jane Duncan for

discussion and approval a First Amendment Application to the Exemption Resolution #P-20-75,

submitted by Garen Wayman, on property located at 19936 Road T, Cortez, CO, consisting of

2.5 acres, more or less, and Michael & Tammy Hall, on property located at 19982 Road T,

Cortez, CO, consisting of 2.5 acres, more or less, both located south of Road T, west of Road 20,

situated in Section 23, Township 37N, Range 17W, N.M.P.M. Commissioner Lindsay moved to

approve the First Amendment Application to the Exemption Resolution #P-20-75, submitted by

Garen Wayman, on property located at 19936 Road T, Cortez, CO, consisting of 2.5 acres,

more or less, and Michael & Tammy Hall, on property located at 19982 Road T, Cortez. Second

by Commissioner Koppenhafer and carried.

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Director, Haley along with Assistant, Duncan presented for discussion and approval a First

Amendment Application to the Exemption Resolution #P-47-79, submitted by Barbara

Benavides, on property located at 14852 Road 29, Dolores, CO, consisting of 3.20 acres, more

or less, and on property located at 14892 Road 29, Dolores, CO, consisting of 15.63 acres, more

or less, both located south of Road 29, west of Road 29.75situated in Section 33, Township 37N,

Range 15W, N.M.P.M. Commissioner Koppenhafer moved to approve the First Amendment

Application to the Exemption Resolution #P-47-79, submitted by Barbara Benavides, on

property located at 14852 Road 29, Dolores, CO, consisting of 3.20 acres, more or less, and on

property located at 14892 Road 29, Dolores, CO, consisting of 15.63 acres, more or less, both

located south of Road 29, west of Road 29.75. Accepting this Exemption does not include the

Out of Compliance structures on Lot 1. Second by Commissioner Lindsay and carried

APPOINTMENT: Director, Haley along with Assistant, Duncan presented Jason Armstrong

to be appointed to a one-year term as Planning and Zoning Commission Board member.

Commissioner Lindsay moved to appoint Jason Armstrong to a one-year term on the Planning

and Zoning Commission. Second by Commissioner Koppenhafer and carried.

PUBLIC COMMENT: Public comment was made by David Raubeson.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

BOARD OF SOCIAL SERVICES MONTHLY REPORT: It being the time set aside, the

Board of Social Services was conducted. Director, Kelli Hargraves and Finance Officer, Lori

Higgins were present. Commissioner Lindsay moved to accept the minutes and the financials

from November 2023 for the Department Of Social Services. Second by Commissioner

Koppenhafer and carried. (See attached) Commissioner Lindsay moved to accept the payables

for December 2023 for the Department Of Social Services in the amount of $1,411,418.90.

Second by Commissioner Koppenhafer and carried. Commissioner Lindsay move to accept the

Department of Social Services MOU the Department of Early Childhood Routing #19906491.

Second by Commissioner Koppenhafer and carried. Commissioner Koppenhafer moved to sign

the MOU between the State of Colorado Department of Human Services and the Board of

County Commissioners Annual Reaffirmation of Colorado Works Program. Commissioner

Koppenhafer moved to sign the Certification of Compliance Year 2024 County Personal and

Merit System through the Department of Human Services and to adopt the Montezuma County

Department of Social Services Merit System Standards. Second by Commissioner Lindsay and

carried.

NEW BUSINESS:

LIQUOR LICENSE: Deputy Clerk, Jerri Frizzell presented a liquor license application for

Love’s Travel stops & Country Stores, Inc. Center, located at 7006 Hwy. 160/491 Cortez Co.

81321. Commissioner Koppenhafer moved approve the Colorado Liquor Retail License

Application for Love’s Travel Stop #850 located at 7006 Highway 160/491 Cortez CO. Second

by Commissioner Lindsay carried.

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COUNTY ATTORNEY REPORT: County Attorney, Ian MacLaren discussed CO2

committee case with Kinder Morgan and EOC report.

ADMINISTRATOR REPORT: County Administrator, Travis Anderson discussed local

town and municipalities meetings, Department Head meeting, Public safety sales tax

presentation and financials. Commissioner Lindsay moved to approve the Dec payables in the

amount of $4,466,603.71. Second by Commissioner Koppenhafer and carried.

COUNTY COMMISSIONER REPORT: Topics within the Commissioners reports included:

Commissioner Lindsay discussed attending MVI, City council, Region 9 and CCI meetings.

Commissioner Koppenhafer discussed AAA meeting, MVI meeting

Commissioner Candelaria discussed Fire Commission meeting, Ironwood, Insurance, and

Electrical Grid Board to Board meeting, workshop.

MOTION TO ADJOURN: Commissioner Lindsay moved to adjourn, seconded by

Commissioner Koppenhafer and carried.

CORRESPONDENCE: The following correspondence was read and noted: None

MEETING ADJOURNED: 10:07 a.m.

Clerk January 23, 2024 Chairman

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PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

MONTEZUMA COUNTY, COLORADO

January 30, 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 January 30, 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 January 30, 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, January 23, 2024 as presented.

Motion was seconded by Commissioner Lindsay and carried.

PUBLIC HEARING: It being the time set aside a public hearing is held for the purpose of

reviewing and determining the proposed revocation of a Certificate of Designation for 49

Square Ventures, which would prohibit the operations of the Class II composting facility now

owned by CLM Composting, Inc. on property located at 9294 Road 39, Mancos, CO, situated

in Sec.30; T.36N., R.13W., N.M.P.M. The roll was called, the public notice read, and the

proceedings were recorded for the record. Owner Troy Hicks was present. Planning Director,

Don Haley along with Assistant, S. Jane Duncan gave an overview of the proposed revocation.

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 revoke the Montezuma County Certificate of Designation of a solid waste

facility, Resolution #P-9-2014 for 49 Square Ventures, location site is 9294 Road 39, Mancos,

CO. Second by Commissioner Koppenhafer and carried. Commissioner Candelaria closed the

hearing at this time. (See attached)

PUBLIC COMMENT: Public comment was made by John Karsten and Carolyn Lucas.

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UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

APPOINTMENT: Administrator Anderson presented a letter in interest from Lori Olander to

be reappointed to the Sylvan Cemetery District. Commissioner Koppenhafer moved to

appointment Lori Olander, to a 6 year term on the Sylvan Cemetery Board. Second by

Commissioner Lindsay and carried. (See Attached)

DISCUSSION: The proposed Montezuma County Sheriff’s Office, Smart Law Enforcement

Retention Grant was withdrawn.

DISCUSSION: The proposed Department of Social Services, Physical Security Grant

Funding application was presented for approval. Commissioner Lindsay moved to approve the

grant for the Department of Social Services, as it relates to the Physical Security Grant, total

grant amount $27,952.32. Second by Commissioner Koppenhafer and carried. (See attached)

DISCUSSION: The proposed Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, OEPR

Contract #2024*0099 Amendment #6 with the Montezuma County Public Health

Department was presented for approval. Commissioner Koppenhafer moved to sign the

contract #2024*0099 Amendment #6 with the Colorado Department of Public Health and

Environment and the Montezuma County Public Health Department. Second by Commissioner

Lindsay and carried. (See attached)

DISCUSSION: The 2024 Noxious Weeds Qualified Supervisor- Contract proposal received

by Joe Brunner dba. J.B. Contracting was presented for approval. Commissioner Lindsay

moved to appoint Joe Brunner, as the temporary Noxious Weeds Qualified Supervisor for the

Weed Department in Montezuma County. Second by Commissioner Koppenhafer and carried.

(See attached)

DISCUSSION: A letter addressed to the Honorable Mike Johnston, Mayor of the City and

County of Denver related to the November 2024 Ballot Measure to prohibit slaughterhouses in

Denver was presented for approval. Commissioner Koppenhafer moved to sign and send the

letter to the Honorable Mike Johnston, Mayor of the City and County of Denver regarding the

November 2024 Ballot Measure to prohibit slaughterhouses in Denver City / County. Second by

Commissioner Lindsay and carried. (See attached)

ELECTION OF OFFICERS: Organizing the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) for

2024. Commissioner Lindsay moved to appoint the 2024 Office Appointments as presented.

Seconded by Commissioner Koppenhafer and carried. Commissioner Lindsay moved to

organize the Board of County Commissioners as presented. Second by Commissioner

Koppenhafer and carried. (See attached)

2024 OFFICE APPOINTMENTS

Attorney: Ian MacLaren

Administrator: Travis Anderson

Road & Bridge Superintendent: Rob Englehart

Fairgrounds Manager: Justin McGuire

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GIS/Mapping Director:

Director of Public Health:

IT Director:

Maintenance Director:

Natural Resources Director:

Noxious Weed Director:

Director of Senior Nutrition:

Director of Social Services:

Veteran’s Affairs Officer:

Emergency Manager:

MOCO/Transportation Director:

Director of Solid Waste/Landfill:

Planning Director:

Public Information:

Economic Development Coordinator:

Grant Coordinator:

Water Representative:

Doug Roth

Bobbi Lock

Jim McClain

Dustin Sattler

James Dietrich

Jennifer Morris

Kelli Hargraves

Frank Lobue

Jim Spratlen

Jennifer Morris

Mel Jarmon

Don Haley

Vicki Shaffer

Jessica Thurman

Robert Dobry

Randy Carver

2024 BOCC REPRESENTATIVE APPOINTMENTS:

CHAIRMAN: Commissioner Jim Candelaria

VICE CHAIRMAN: Commissioner Kent Lindsay

COMMISSIONER OF DEEDS: Commissioner Gerald Koppenhafer

Southwest Regional Transportation Committee (TPR): Jim Candelaria

Alternate: Kent Lindsay

Region 9 Economic Development Board: Kent Lindsay

Alternate: Jim Candelaria

AAA: Gerald Koppenhafer

Alternate: Kent Lindsay

Southwest Workforce Board: Kent Lindsay

Alternate: Gerald Koppenhafer

Montezuma County Housing Authority: Jim Candelaria

Alternate: Kent Lindsay

Housing Solutions: Kent Lindsay

Alternate: Jim Candelaria

Ute Mountain Tribal Council Meetings: Gerald Koppenhafer

Alternate: Travis Anderson

Lower Dolores River Group: Gerald Koppenhafer

Alternate: James Dietrich

Club 20: Kent Lindsay

Alternate: Gerald Koppenhafer

Native Fish Monitoring & Recommendation Team: Gerald Koppenhafer

Alternate: Kent Lindsay

CCI: Jim Candelaria

Alternate: Gerald Koppenhafer

Legal Publications: The Journal

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Liaison to the City of Cortez Meetings: Kent Lindsay

Liaison to the Town of Mancos Meetings: Gerald Koppenhafer

Liaison to the Town of Dolores Meetings: Jim Candelaria

Liaison to UMU Tribal Meetings: Gerald Koppenhafer

NEW BUSINESS:

LIQUOR LICENSE: The presentation of the new liquor license application for the Pleasant

View Liquor, located at 26060 Hwy. 491 Pleasant View Co. 81331, was postponed to the next

BOCC meeting.

GIS MAPPING: GIS Manager, Doug Roth met with the Commissioners review and certify

the Colorado Department of Transportation HUTF mileage for the previous county year.

Reports presented included the HUTF Road work and Changes for Reporting Year 2023,

completed road projects and a map reflecting said reports. Commissioner Koppenhafer moved to

sign the certification signature sheet for Montezuma County, for the HUTF, marked eligible

miles of 790.49 total miles for Montezuma County. Seconded by Commissioner Lindsay and

carried. (See attached)

COUNTY ATTORNEY REPORT: County Attorney, Ian MacLaren no report given.

ADMINISTRATOR REPORT: County Administrator, Travis Anderson discussed the CCI

meeting. He also reported that at the attended Tribal Project Management meeting, the Sun

Bear Project public meeting was scheduled on February 9, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. to be held at the

Ute Mountain Casino. Information can be found at https://www.sunbearproject.com/

COUNTY COMMISSIONER REPORT: Topics within the Commissioners reports included:

Commissioner Koppenhafer discussed the attended Mancos Town Hall meeting, constituent

conversations, and proposed legislative bills related to water rights.

Commissioner Lindsay discussed the Cortez City Council meeting, the Region 9 meeting, the

CCI legislative meeting and a constituent discussion related to the Raw Milk Bill.

Commissioner Candelaria discussed the opening of the Loves Truck stop, the opening of the

new USDA packing plant, the CCI legislative meeting, the proposed Senate Bills #24-005 and

#24-004.

MOTION TO ADJOURN: Commissioner Lindsay moved to adjourn, seconded by

Commissioner Koppenhafer and carried.

CORRESPONDENCE: The following correspondence was read and noted:

MEETING ADJOURNED: 10:12 a.m.

Clerk January 30, 2024 Chairman

Montezuma County Commissioner Minutes January 30, 2024 Page 16

PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

MONTEZUMA COUNTY, COLORADO

February 6, 2024

STATE OF COLORADO )

) ss.

COUNTY OF MONTEZUMA )

At a regular meeting of the Board of Commissioners, Montezuma County, Colorado, held on

Tuesday February 6, 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 February 6, 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, January 30, 2024 as presented.

Motion was seconded by Commissioner Lindsay and carried.

PUBLIC COMMENT: Public comment was made by Odis Sikes and Melani Filener.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

DISCUSSION: The discussion related to the proposed stop signs for County Road P / Road 25

was postponed to a future date. (See attached)

DISCUSSION: The Commissioners reviewed the Noxious Weed Plan and forwarded the plan

to the Noxious Weed Advisory Committee. (See attached)

DISCUSSION: The proposed CATPA BATTLE Grant FY2025 with the Montezuma County

Sheriff’s Office was presented for approval. Commissioner Koppenhafer moved to approve the

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Montezuma County grant application for the BATTLE Grant in the amount of $17,587.80.

Second by Commissioner Lindsay and carried. (See attached)

DISCUSSION: The proposed CDOT FASTER Grant for a new MOCO Transportation van

was presented for approval. Commissioner Koppenhafer moved to approve the Montezuma

County grant application submission form, for MOCO Transportation, the grant to be submitted

to the Faster Vehicle Grant, for a 9-12 passenger van, in the amount of $81,364.00. Second by

Commissioner Lindsay and carried. (See attached)

DISCUSSION: The proposed Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant with the

Montezuma County Sheriff’s Office was presented for approval. Commissioner Koppenhafer

moved to approve the Montezuma County grant application for the Edward Byrne Memorial

Justice Assistance Grant, in the amount of $307,087.00. Second by Commissioner Lindsay and

carried. (See attached)

DISCUSSION: A letter addressed to the Bureau of Land Management related to comments on

the Gunnison Sage Grouse BLM Resource Management Plan Amendment (RMPA) 1610

(C0930) were presented for review. Commissioner Koppenhafer moved to sign the reply letter

to the Bureau of Land Management on the Gunnison Sage Grouse BLM Resource Management

Plan Amendment 1610 (C0930). Second by Commissioner Lindsay and carried. (See attached)

LETTER OF SUPPORT: A letter of support, addressed to the Robyn DiFalco, Local

Planning Capacity Grant Manager (Prop 123) related to the Cortez Local Planning Capacity

Grant was presented for approval. Commissioner Koppenhafer moved to sign the letter of

support for the City of Cortez, for their Local Planning Capacity Grant Program, through the

Community Development Office, Division of DOLA. Second by Commissioner Lindsay and

carried. (See attached)

LETTER OF SUPPORT: A letter of support addressed to T-Mobile Corporate Office, as it

relates to the Montezuma Heritage Museum application for a T-Mobile Hometown Grant in

the amount of $50,000.00, was presented for approval. Commissioner Koppenhafer moved to

sign the letter of support for the Montezuma Heritage Museum’s application to T-Mobile

Hometown Grant, in the amount of $50,000.00. Second by Commissioner Lindsay and carried.

(See attached)

DISCUSSION: The Montezuma County, Colorado Agreement for Professional Services

between the Montezuma County Assessor’s and Value West Inc. was presented for approval.

Commissioner Lindsay moved to sign the agreement between Montezuma County and Value

West Incorporated, for professional services for the Assessor’s Office. Second by Commissioner

Koppenhafer and carried. (See attached)

DISCUSSION: A letter addressed to the Bureau of Land Management related to comments on

the Big Game Habitat Conservation for Oil and Gas Management

[BLM_CO_FRN_M045001740631] was presented for approval. Commissioner Koppenhafer

moved to sign the letter for Montezuma County to submit to the BLM, Colorado State Office, on

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the Big Game Habitat Conservation amendment / EIS. Second by Commissioner Lindsay and

carried. (See attached)

DISCUSSION: A discussion was held related to the proposed Public Safety Sales Tax

Initiative rate assignments and a proposed reduction of levies. Rates discussed included 1.2,

1.4, or 1.6. The discussion will be continued to a future date to include additional information

from the Assessor and how things pan out with the current legislative session. All three of the

Commissioners pledged to lower the property mill levies once the Public Safety Sales Tax

Initiative passed.

COUNTY ATTORNEY REPORT: County Attorney, Ian MacLaren gave an update on a

filed EEOC discrimination complaint.

ADMINISTRATOR REPORT: County Administrator, Travis Anderson discussed attended

meetings, partnership developments with local municipal governments, the Solar Panel Project at

the Fairgrounds and work on the proposed (PSST) Public Safety Sales Tax.

COUNTY COMMISSIONER REPORT: Topics within the Commissioners reports included:

Commissioner Koppenhafer discussed the attended Colorado Water Congress and a pledge to

shift some of the tax burden from the property tax owners to the proposed Public Safety Sales

Tax, if it passes.

Commissioner Lindsay discussed research on the proposed Public Safety Sales Tax Initiative,

the Kinder Morgan production, a pledge to reduce the mill levy in accordance of what excess

revenues we have coming in from that sales tax.

Commissioner Candelaria discussed the attended (STAC) State Transportation Advisory

Committee meeting, the CCI legislative priority bills, the scheduled (NACO) National

Association of Counties / Transportation meeting and the Mancos Conservation District

presentation during the Monday Workshop session.

COUNTY CLERK & RECORDER: County Clerk, Kim Percell reported that the Presidential

Primary Logic and Accuracy testing is scheduled for 9:00 a.m., February 8, 2024, at the Clerk

and Recorders office located at 140 w. Main St. Ste.1 Cortez, Co.

MOTION TO ADJOURN: Commissioner Lindsay moved to adjourn, seconded by

Commissioner Koppenhafer and carried.

CORRESPONDENCE: The following correspondence was read and noted: The Mancos

Conservation District’s workshop presentation, the Montezuma County Veteran Services

February Newsletter and the Montezuma County Office of Emergency Management’s

January Monthly Situation report

MEETING ADJOURNED: 9:30 a.m.

Clerk February 6, 2024 Chairman

Montezuma County Commissioner Minutes February 6, 2024 Page 19

PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

MONTEZUMA COUNTY, COLORADO

February 20, 2024

STATE OF COLORADO )

) ss.

COUNTY OF MONTEZUMA )

At a regular meeting of the Board of Commissioners, Montezuma County, Colorado, held on

Tuesday February 20, 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 February 20, 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, February 6, 2024 as presented.

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 regarding a proposed Subdivision Amendment Application of Lot B of the Wyatt

West Ranch Subdivision & Boundary Line Adjustment, submitted by C&G Slice of Life, LLC,

on property located at 13968 Road 42, Mancos, CO, consisting of 28 acres, more or less, and

Johnny & Machelle Stinson, on property located at 13750 Road 42, Mancos, CO, consisting of

62 acres, more or less, both 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. Machelle Stinson 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

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Subdivision Amendment Application of Lot B of the Wyatt West Ranch Subdivision &

Boundary Line Adjustment, submitted by C&G Slice of Life, LLC, on property located at 13968

Road 42, Mancos, consisting of 28 acres, more or less, and Johnny & Machelle Stinson, on

property located at 13750 Road 42, Mancos, consisting of 62 acres, more or less. Second by

Commissioner Koppenhafer and carried. Commissioner Candelaria closed the hearing at this

time. (See attached)

PLANNING: Planning Director, Don Haley along with Assistant, S. Jane Duncan presented

for discussion and approval of an Exemption Application, submitted by Margaret Johnson

Gaddis Estate; agent: Keenen Lovett, on property located at 40752 Road J, Mancos, CO,

consisting of 83.36 acres, more or less, located south and east of Hwy 160, situated in Section

32, Township 36N, Range 13W, N.M.P.M. Commissioner Koppenhafer moved to approve the

exemption application, submitted by the Margaret Johnson Gaddis Estate; on property located at

40752 Road J, Mancos, CO, consisting of 83.36 acres, more or less, located south of Hwy 160.

Second by Commissioner Lindsay and carried. (See attached)

Planning Director, Haley along with Assistant, Duncan presented for discussion and approval

of an Exemption Application, submitted by Double J, LLC; agent: Keenen Lovett, on property

located at 40920 Road J, Mancos, CO, consisting of 346.94 acres, more or less, located south and

east of Hwy 160, situated in Section 32, Township 36N, Range 13W, N.M.P.M. Commissioner

Koppenhafer moved to approve the exemption application, submitted by Double J, LLC; on

property located at 40920 Road J, Mancos, CO, consisting of 346.94 acres, more or less, located

south of Hwy 160. Second by Commissioner Lindsay and carried. (See attached)

Planning Director, Haley along with Assistant, Duncan presented for discussion and approval

of an Exemption Application, submitted by Brandon Sloan and Marsh Ann Hindmarsh;

agent: Josh Boren, on property located at 28502 Road W, Dolores, CO, consisting of 381.53

acres, more or less, located north of Hwy 145, situated in Section 4, Township 36N, Range 15W,

N.M.P.M. Commissioner Lindsay moved to grant the exemption application, submitted by

Brandon Sloan and Marsh Ann Hindmarsh; agent: Josh Boren, on property located at 28502

Road W, Dolores. Second by Commissioner Koppenhafer and carried. (See attached)

Planning Director, Haley along with Assistant, Duncan presented for signatures of a Mylar &

Exemption Resolution documentation for the First Amendment to the Exemption Resolution #P-

20-75, submitted by Garen Wayman, on property located at 19936 Road T, Cortez, CO,

consisting of 2.5 acres, more or less, and Michael & Tammy Hall, on property located at 19982

Road T, Cortez, CO, consisting of 2.5 acres, more or less, both located south of Road T, west of

Road 20, situated in Section 23, Township 37N, Range 17W, N.M.P.M.

Planning Director, Haley along with Assistant, Duncan presented for signatures of a Mylar for

a Single Lot Development and AR3-9 Rezoning submitted by Raymond & Patsy Kysar; agent:

James Kennedy, on property located at 17184 FS 559, Mancos, CO, consisting of 5 acres, more

or less, located north of Hwy 184, west of Forest Service Road 561, situated in Section 14,

T.37N, R.13W, N.M.P.M.

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Planning Director, Haley along with Assistant, Duncan presented for signatures a Mylar for

the First Amendment to Exemption Resolution #P-47-79, for Barbara Benavides, on property

located at 14852 Road 29, Dolores, CO, consisting of 3.20 acres, more or less, and on property

located at 14892 Road 29, Dolores, CO, consisting of 15.63 acres, more or less, both located

south of Road 29, west of Road 29.75situated in Section 33, Township 37N, Range 15W,

N.M.P.M.

PUBLIC COMMENT: Public comment was made by David Raubeson and Allen Maez.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

APPOINTMENTS: Letters of interest to be reappointed to the Lodgers Tax Committee for a 3

year term were received, from Brian Bartlett and Lee Cloy. Commissioner Lindsay moved to

appointment Lee Cloy and Brian Bartlett, to the Lodgers Tax Committee. Second by

Commissioner Koppenhafer and carried. (See Attached)

APPOINTMENTS: A discussion was held related to letters of interest received from Taylor

Oliver, Don Bain and Connie Clementson to serve on the CSU Extension Advisory

Committee. Commissioner Koppenhafer moved to appoint Taylor Oliver and Don Bain to a 3

year term on the CSU Extension Advisory Committee. Second by Commissioner Lindsay and

carried. (See attached)

DISCUSSION: The proposed Intergovernmental Agreement for Dispatch Services was

presented for approval. Commissioner Lindsay moved to approve the 2024 Dispatch IGA

agreement between Montezuma County, City of Cortez and the other agencies involved. Second

by Commissioner Koppenhafer and carried. (See attached)

DISCUSSION: The proposed Secure Transportation Permitting and CIP Secure

Transportation Permitting with the Montezuma County Public Health Department was

presented for approval. Commissioner Koppenhafer moved to approve the Secure Transportation

Vehicle Permit for the Montezuma County Public Health Department Community Intervention

Program, on the 2023 Mercedes Sprinter van, Type B Secure Transportation Vehicle Permit.

Seconded by Commissioner Lindsay and carried. (See attached)

DISCUSSION: The proposed Road and Bridge Tractor Replacement bids were presented for

approval. Bids received included; Two from Jackson Group Grand Junction, Peterbilt Model

#567, cost $174,149 and Peterbilt Model #589, cost $188,485.00. Two from MHC Kenworth

Grand Junction, Model #W900, cost of $217.669.00 and Model #1880, cost $195,612.00. Bid

from Transwest Truck Grand Junction, Western Star Model #49X in the amount of

$159,154.00. Commissioner Lindsay moved to approve the Western Star, 49X, Detroit DD16

from Transwest Truck out of Grand Junction, bid in the amount of $159,154.00. Seconded by

Commissioner Koppenhafer and carried. (See attached)

NEW BUSINESS:

LIQUOR LICENSE: Deputy Clerk, Jerri Frizzell presented for approval and signatures a

new Colorado Liquor Retail License Application for Pleasant View Liquor LLC., located at

26060 Hwy. 491 Pleasant View Co. 81331. Commissioner Lindsay moved to approve the

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Pleasant View Liquors LLC., Retail License Application, located at 26060 Hwy. 491 Pleasant

View. Second by Commissioner Koppenhafer and carried. (See attached)

LIQUOR LICENSE: Deputy Clerk, Jerri Frizzell, presented for approval and signatures a

Retail Liquor License Renewal Application for Triple H&J Inc DBA Smitty’s Liquor’s,

located at 10255 Hwy 491, Cortez CO. Commissioner Koppenhafer moved to renew the

Smitty’s Retail Liquor License Renewal Application, located at 10255 Hwy 491, Cortez CO.

Second by Commissioner Lindsay and carried. (See attached)

APPOINTMENT: A discussion related to the appointments to the Cortez Dispatch Advisory

Committee was held. Commissioner Candelaria moved to keep as the primary voting member

Commissioner Kent Lindsay and the alternate voting member Administrator Travis

Anderson. Second by Commissioner Koppenhafer and carried. Commissioner Lindsay

reported that the new equipment is arriving, being installed and they are working out the bugs.

(See attached)

COUNTY ATTORNEY REPORT: County Attorney, Ian MacLaren gave an update of the

Ironwood case and the Fair Board complaint.

ADMINISTRATOR REPORT: County Administrator, Travis Anderson discussed an

attended League of Women Voters meeting and the attended (NACO) National Association of

Counties conference sessions.

COUNTY COMMISSIONER REPORT: Topics within the Commissioners reports included:

Commissioner Koppenhafer discussed the attended Southwest Cattleman’s Association

Business meeting, the Southwest Water Conservation meetings and the Mancos Town Board

meeting.

Commissioner Candelaria: discussed the attended (NACO) National Association of Counties

conference, the CCI legislative discussions, a special Dolores Town Council meeting, scheduled

CSU Extension classes, the Monday Workshop and the scheduled municipal elections.

Commissioner Lindsay discussed the attended Southwest Cattleman’s Association Business

meeting, the Towaoc Solar Project preview meeting and the City of Cortez City Council

meeting.

MOTION TO ADJOURN: Commissioner Lindsay moved to adjourn, seconded by

Commissioner Koppenhafer and carried.

CORRESPONDENCE: The following correspondence was read and noted: The February

Senior Services Newsletter.

MEETING ADJOURNED: 10:15 a.m.

Clerk February 20, 2024 Chairman

Montezuma County Commissioner Minutes February 20, 2024 Page 23

PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

MONTEZUMA COUNTY, COLORADO

February 27, 2024

STATE OF COLORADO )

) ss.

COUNTY OF MONTEZUMA )

At a regular meeting of the Board of Commissioners, Montezuma County, Colorado, held on

Tuesday February 27, 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 February 27, 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, February 20, 2024 as presented.

Motion was seconded by Commissioner Lindsay and carried.

PLANNING: Planning Director, Don Haley along with Assistant, S. Jane Duncan presented

for discussion and approval of a Variance Application, submitted by Ute Mountain Ute Tribe;

agent: Heather McDaniel with Horrocks Engineering, on property located at 158 Hwy 160-

491, Cortez, CO consisting of 1.91 acres, more or less, located south of Road A, east of Hwy

160-491, situated in Section 12, Township 34N, Range 17W, N.M.P.M. Ms. McDaniel joined

the meeting by Zoom. Commissioner Lindsay moved to deny the variance application,

submitted by the Ute Mountain Ute Tribe; agent: Heather McDaniel with Horrocks Engineering,

on property located at 158 Hwy 160-491. Second by Commissioner Koppenhafer and carried.

(See attached)

Planning Director, Haley along with Assistant, Duncan presented for discussion and approval

of a Boundary Line Adjustment Application, submitted by Ute Mountain Ute Tribe; agent:

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Heather McDaniel with Horrocks Engineering, on property located at 158 Hwy 160-491,

Cortez, CO consisting of 1.91 acres, more or less, and Ute Mountain Ute Tribe; agent: Heather

McDaniel with Horrocks Engineering, on property located at 190 Hwy 160-491, Cortez, CO

consisting of 13 acres, more or less located south of Road A, east of Hwy 160-491, situated in

Section 12, Township 34N, Range 17W, N.M.P.M. Ms. McDaniel joined the meeting by Zoom.

Commissioner Koppenhafer moved to approve the Boundary Line Adjustment Application,

submitted by Ute Mountain Ute Tribe; agent: Heather McDaniel with Horrocks Engineering, on

property located at 158 Hwy 160-491, Cortez. Second by Commissioner Lindsay and carried.

(See attached)

Planning Director, Haley along with Assistant, Duncan presented for signatures of a Mylar

and Exemption documentation, submitted by Double J, LLC; agent: Keenen Lovett, on

property located at 40920 Road J, Mancos, CO, consisting of 346.94 acres, more or less, located

south and east of Hwy 160, situated in Section 32, Township 36N, Range 13W, N.M.P.M.

Planning Director, Haley along with Assistant, Duncan presented for signatures of a Mylar

and Exemption documentation, submitted by Margaret Johnson Gaddis Estate; agent: Keenen

Lovett, on property located at 40752 Road J, Mancos, CO, consisting of 83.36 acres, more or

less, located south and east of Hwy 160, situated in Section 32, Township 36N, Range 13W,

N.M.P.M.

PUBLIC COMMENT: Public comment was made by David Raubeson, Lori York and

Carolyn Lucas.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

DISCUSSION: The proposed GOCO Mesa School Project Grant was presented for approval.

Commissioner Koppenhafer moved to sign Grant Agreement #20456 for Montezuma County,

the GOCO grant for the Mesa School and the Grantee is in compliance with the terms and

conditions of the GOCO grant agreement. Second by Commissioner Lindsay and carried. (See

attached)

DISCUSSION: The discussion related to the proposed exemptions for the Public Safety Sales

Tax Proposal was postponed to a future date.

DISCUSSION: The Homeland Security Hazard Mitigation Grant for generators was

presented for approval. Commissioner Koppenhafer moved to sign the letter for Grant award

DR-4498-18F of the HMGP 4498 Grant program, with the Division of Homeland Security &

Emergency Management and Montezuma County, total budget $170.486.40 with a $16,236.80

match. Second by Commissioner Lindsay and carried. (See attached)

DISCUSSION: The proposed Jail Based Behavioral Services (JBBS) Grant was presented for

approval. Commissioner Koppenhafer moved to approve the application submission form

between Montezuma County Sheriff’s Office and the JBBS Colorado Behavioral Health

Administration in the amount of $314,191.82. Second by Commissioner Lindsay and carried.

(See attached)

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DISCUSSION: The discussion related to the proposed Road & Bridge pothole truck purchase

was postponed to a future date.

DISCUSSION: The Montezuma County Social Services, web based and server based

proposals from Caselle were presented for approval. Commissioner Lindsay moved to accept

the proposal from Social Services for the Caselle hosted software and services, in the amount of

$28,815.00. Second by Commissioner Koppenhafer and carried. (See attached)

DISCUSSION: The proposed application for an AmeriCorps member was presented for

approval. Commissioner Lindsay moved to approve the application for AmeriCorps member for

Social Services. Second by Commissioner Koppenhafer and carried. (See attached)

BOARD OF SOCIAL SERVICES MONTHLY REPORT: It being the time set aside, the

Board of Social Services was conducted. Director, Kelli Hargraves and Finance Officer, Lori

Higgins were present. (See attached)

COUNTY ATTORNEY REPORT: County Attorney, Ian MacLaren gave updates on the

lawsuit involving the Newman death that occurred at the jail house and the Fair Board complaint.

ADMINISTRATOR REPORT: County Administrator, Travis Anderson discussed meetings

attended related to the Public Safety Sales Tax Proposal, 2024 budget discussions, the attended

CCI legislation session and a Sanctuary / Non-Sanctuary Resolution for Montezuma County.

PAYABLE EXPENDITURE REPORT: Administrator Anderson presented for approval, the

January 2024 Accounts Payable Expenditure Reports in the amount of $4,910,111.47.

Commissioner Koppenhafer moved to approve the Financial Expenditures for Montezuma

County for January 2024, in the amount of $4,910,111.47. Second by Commissioner Lindsay

and carried. (See attached)

COUNTY CLERK & RECORDER: County Clerk, Kim Percell gave an update to the

Commissioners on the current Presidential Primary Election and discussed rules and statutes

related to maintenance of Voter Registration rolls.

COUNTY COMMISSIONER REPORT: Topics within the Commissioners reports included:

Commissioner Lindsay discussed emails received concerning voting, the scheduled Housing

Solutions meeting and scheduled Cortez City Council meeting, HB 1338 and HB 1339.

Commissioner Koppenhafer discussed the attended CSU Livestock Parturition program,

constituent phone calls and a letter of endorsement mailed to Congress to move the NCA

forward.

Commissioner Candelaria: mentioned the attended NACO meeting that had conversations

related to the NCA, the attended CCI legislative meetings, CCI positions on the following House

Bills (HB) and Senate Bills (SB): HB-2413, SB 24-131, HB 24-1114, HB 24-1287, HB-24-1160,

HB 24-1172 HB 24-1299, SB 24-144, HB 24-024, HB 1266, SB 24-091 and SB 24-147. Other

topics discussed included the attended Dolores Town Council meeting.

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MOTION TO ADJOURN: Commissioner Lindsay moved to adjourn, seconded by

Commissioner Koppenhafer and carried.

CORRESPONDENCE: The following correspondence was read and noted: A report from

Southwest Health System.

MEETING ADJOURNED: 10:20 a.m.

Clerk February 27, 2024 Chairman

Montezuma County Commissioner Minutes February 27, 2024 Page 27

PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

MONTEZUMA COUNTY, COLORADO

March 5, 2024

STATE OF COLORADO )

) ss.

COUNTY OF MONTEZUMA )

At a regular meeting of the Board of Commissioners, Montezuma County, Colorado, held on

Tuesday March 5, 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 March 5, 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, February 27, 2024 as presented.

Motion was seconded by Commissioner Lindsay and carried.

PUBLIC HEARING: It being the time set aside a public hearing is held and determination

regarding a proposed 2 Lot Minor Subdivision and AR3-9 & AR10-34 Rezoning Application

submitted by Braden Jones; agent: Erick Ireland, on property located at 38511 Road H,

Mancos, CO, consisting of 26.29 acres, more or less, located east of Hwy 160, north of Road H,

situated in Section 36, Township 36N, Range 14W, N.M.P.M. The roll was called, the public

notice read, and the proceedings were recorded for the record. Agent, Ireland 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 Wesley

Rivera and Donette Dillen. 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 2 Lot Minor Subdivision and AR3-9 & AR10-34 Rezoning Application submitted by

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Braden Jones; agent: Erick Ireland, on property located at 38511 Road H, Mancos. 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 regarding a proposed 2 Lot Minor Subdivision and AR3-9 & AR10-34 Rezoning

Application submitted by Melanie Filener, on property located at 21439 Road U, Cortez, CO,

consisting of 26.52 acres, more or less, located east of Hwy 491, north of Road U, situated in

Section 7, Township 37N, Range 16W, N.M.P.M. The roll was called, the public notice read,

and the proceedings were recorded for the record. Ms. Filener 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 a

proposed 2 Lot Minor Subdivision and AR3-9 & AR10-34 Rezoning Application submitted by

Melanie Filener, on property located at 21439 Road U, 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 regarding a proposed 7 Lot Major Subdivision and AR3-9 Rezoning Application

submitted by Charles & Laurie Hall, on property located at 13136 Road 32, Mancos, CO,

consisting of 36.80 acres, more or less, located east of Road 32, south of Road P, situated in

Section 1, Township 36N, Range 15W, N.M.P.M. The roll was called, the public notice read,

and the proceedings were recorded for the record. Mr. and Mrs. Hall 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 accept the

proposed 7 Lot Major Subdivision and AR3-9 Rezoning Application submitted by Charles &

Laurie Hall, on property located at 13136 Road 32, Mancos. 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 regarding a proposed 2 Lot Minor Subdivision and AR3-9 & AR10-34 Rezoning

Application submitted by Bernhard Hafner, on property located at 19082 Road W, Lewis, CO,

consisting of 36.10 acres, more or less, located east of Road 19, south of Road W, situated in

Section 2, Township 37N, Range 17W, N.M.P.M. The roll was called, the public notice read,

and the proceedings were recorded for the record. Mr. Hafner was not 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

accept the proposed 2 Lot Minor Subdivision and AR3-9 & AR10-34 Rezoning Application

submitted by Bernhard Hafner, on property located at 19082 Road W, Lewis, CO. Second by

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Commissioner Lindsay and carried. Commissioner Candelaria closed the hearing at this time.

(See attached)

PLANNING: Planning Director, Don Haley along with Assistant, S. Jane Duncan presented

for signatures of a Mylar for a First Amendment to the Exemption Resolution #P-47-79,

submitted by Barbara Benavides, on property located at 14852 Road 29, Dolores, CO,

consisting of 3.20 acres, more or less, and on property located at 14892 Road 29, Dolores, CO,

consisting of 15.63 acres, more or less, both located south of Road 29, west of Road 29.75,

situated in Section 33, Township 37N, Range 15W, N.M.P.M.

Planning Director, Haley along with Assistant, Duncan presented for signatures of a Mylar for

a 5 Lot Moderate Subdivision and Rezoning, submitted by Mark Lowe Investments, LLC, on

property located at TBD Road 32, Mancos, CO, consisting of 35.23 acres, more or less, located

south of Road P, east of Road 32, situated in Section 1, T.36N, R.15W, N.M.P.M.

Planning Director, Haley along with Assistant, Duncan presented for signatures of a Mylar &

documentation for an Exemption, submitted by Brandon Sloan and Marsh Ann Hindmarsh;

agent: Josh Boren, on property located at 28502 Road W, Dolores, CO, consisting of 381.53

acres, more or less, located north of Hwy 145, situated in Section 4, Township 36N, Range 15W,

N.M.P.M.

Planning Director, Haley along with Assistant, Duncan presented for signatures of a Mylar for

a Boundary Line Adjustment, submitted by Ute Mountain Ute Tribe; agent: Heather

McDaniel with Horrocks Engineering, on property located at 158 Hwy 160-491, Cortez, CO

consisting of 1.91 acres, more or less, and Ute Mountain Ute Tribe; agent: Heather McDaniel

with Horrocks Engineering, on property located at 190 Hwy 160-491, Cortez, CO consisting of

13 acres, more or less located south of Road A, east of Hwy 160-491, situated in Section 12,

Township 34N, Range 17W, N.M.P.M.

PUBLIC COMMENT: Public comment was made by Mike Lynch.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

DISCUSSION: A redrafted Memorandum of Understanding between the Montezuma

County Fair Board, and the Board of Governors of the Colorado State University System, for

the Montezuma County CSU Extension Office was presented for approval. Commissioner

Koppenhafer moved to approve the Memorandum of Understanding between the Montezuma

County Fair Board, and Colorado State University System. Second by Commissioner Lindsay

and carried. (See attached)

NEW BUSINESS:

LIQUOR LICENSE: Deputy Clerk, Jerri Frizzell presented a liquor license renewal

application for the Mancos Brewing Company LLC., located at 484 East Frontage Road,

Mancos, CO., 81328. Commissioner Lindsay moved to approve the liquor license renewal

application for Mancos Brewing Company LLC., located at 484 East Frontage Road, Mancos,

CO., 81328. Second by Commissioner Koppenhafer and carried. (See attached)

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DISCUSSION: Landfill Manager, Mel Jarmon met with the Commissioners to discuss the

presented Request for Proposal for the Montezuma County Landfill Cell 5 Construction

Project. (See attached)

RESOLUTION: Attorney, Ian MacLaren presented for discussion, Resolution #3-2024, a

resolution declaring Montezuma County as a Non-Sanctuary County and setting priorities and

expectations in response to the immigration influx. Commissioner Lindsay moved to approve

Resolution #3-2024, a resolution declaring Montezuma County as a Non-Sanctuary County and

setting priorities and expectations in response to the immigration influx. Second by

Commissioner Koppenhafer and carried (See attached)

DISCUSSION: Administrator Anderson held a discussion, related to the reduction of county

services, if the Public Safety Sales Tax Proposal (PSST) does not pass. Administrator

Anderson reported that a personnel and budgetary county to county comparison was being

prepared. He also discussed the landfill and CTF Funding. Commissioner Candelaria discussed,

funding for Social Services and per person funding to Public Health, County funds contributed to

the County Fair, the number of employees per department, the Noxious Weed Department,

departmental hours of operation, insurance rates and the Residential Assessment Rate. (RAR)

Commissioner Lindsay discussed the County priorities of health, safety and welfare, an across

the board percentage cut, the impacts of State Legislation and how it relates to our property taxes

and Special Districts. Commissioner Koppenhafer discussed a need to start from the

Commissioners budget, working through all of the departments, reviewing expenses and county

services that are affordable, proposed legislative jail standards and unfunded state mandates.

(See attached)

COUNTY ATTORNEY REPORT: County Attorney, Ian MacLaren gave updates on the

Ironwood Case and the Fair Board complaint.

ADMINISTRATOR REPORT: County Administrator, Travis Anderson discussed a

meeting attended with the High Desert Conservation District, discussions related to the Public

Safety Sales Tax Proposal, an attended meeting with the Fraternal Order of Police and a financial

discussion with the Cortez Fire District.

TRANSFER ORDER: Administrator Anderson presented Transfer Order #1-2024 a

transfer $370.00 from the Road and Bridge Fund (002) to General Fund (001) to correct a

miscoded deposit by the Noxious Weed Department. Commissioner Koppenhafer moved to

approve Order #1-2024, a transfer of $370.00 from the Road and Bridge Fund to the General

Fund to correct a miscoded deposit by Noxious Weed Department. Second by Commissioner

Lindsay and carried. (See attached)

TRANSFER ORDER: Administrator Anderson presented Transfer Order #2-2024, a

transfer $2,715.00 from the Capital Fund (055) to General Fund (001) to correct a miscoded

deposit by the Noxious Weed Department. Commissioner Koppenhafer moved to approve order

#2-2024, a transfer of $2,715.00 from the Capital Fund to the General Fund to correct a

miscoded deposit by Noxious Weed Department. Second by Commissioner Lindsay and carried.

(See attached)

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COUNTY COMMISSIONER REPORT: Topics within the Commissioners reports included:

Commissioner Koppenhafer discussed the Public Safety Sales Tax Proposal meeting with the

Fraternal Order of Police, the attended candidate meet and greet, the Adult Aging Association

(AAA) meeting, and constituent phone calls.

Commissioner Lindsay discussed the attended Housing Solutions Board meeting, the attended

Cortez City Council meeting, constituent discussions, the Public Safety Sales Tax Proposal and a

proposed fee decrease for the Annex EV charger.

Commissioner Candelaria: discussed the attended Montezuma County Housing Authority

meeting, the grand opening of the Love's Travel Center, the Landfill’s Cell 5 Construction

Project and the County Comprehensive Plan.

MOTION TO ADJOURN: Commissioner Lindsay moved to adjourn, seconded by

Commissioner Koppenhafer and carried.

CORRESPONDENCE: The following correspondence was read and noted: The Monthly

Situation Report from Emergency Management and the March, Senior Services and Veteran

Services newsletters. (See attached)

MEETING ADJOURNED: 10:30 a.m.

Clerk March 5, 2024 Chairman

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PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

MONTEZUMA COUNTY, COLORADO

March 12, 2024

STATE OF COLORADO )

) ss.

COUNTY OF MONTEZUMA )

At a regular meeting of the Board of Commissioners, Montezuma County, Colorado, held on

Tuesday March 12, 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 (By zoom)

Ian MacLaren, County Attorney

Jim McClain, IT Director

Kim Percell, County Clerk

CHAIRMAN CANDELARIA opened the meeting of March 12, 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, March 5, 2024 as presented.

Motion was seconded by Commissioner Lindsay and carried.

PLANNING: Planning Director, Don Haley along with Assistant, S. Jane Duncan presented

for signatures of a Mylar for a High Impact/Special Use Permit envelope, submitted by Ramble

Outdoors, Inc, agent for Benny & Sondra Cordova, on property located at TBD Road 31,

Dolores, CO, consisting of 9.05 acres, more or less, & Conrad & Eva Hover, on property located

at 29485 Road M, consisting of 24.12 acres, more or less, both located north of Road M, west of

Road 31, situated in Section 9, Township 36N, Range 15W, N.M.P.M..

PUBLIC COMMENT: Public comment was made by Allen Maez.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

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DISCUSSION: During the Monday Workshop, Resource Director, James Dietrich presented

an update of the OTAK scope of work for the Paths to Mesa Verde Project Phase 2. (See

attached)

DISCUSSION: During the Monday Workshop Wanda Martin from the Sheriff’s Office and

Grant Coordinator, Robert Dobry presented for approval the Bureau of Justice Assistance

Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant. Commissioner Koppenhafer moved to approve the

Montezuma County grant application submission form, for the Montezuma County Sheriff’s

Office, Bulletproof Vest grant, in the amount of $11,850.00. Second by Commissioner Lindsay

and carried. (See attached)

DISCUSSION: The Colorado Bureau of Investigation Persons Who Wander Program Grant

the Eyes in the Sky project was presented for approval. Commissioner Lindsay moved to

authorize the chairman to sign the Persons Who Wander Grant, for the program of Eyes in the

Sky, in the amount of $2,635.00. Second by Commissioner Koppenhafer and carried. (See

attached)

DISCUSSION: The Montezuma County Sheriff’s Office, POST Rural and Small Agency

Academy Grant discussion was postponed to a future date. (See attached)

DISCUSSION: During the Monday Workshop, Montezuma County Public Transportation

(MoCo) Director, Jennifer Morris along with Grant Coordinator, Robert Dobry presented

the MoCo Senior Services (AAA) Area Agency on Aging, Grant

Application/Reimbursement. Commissioner Koppenhafer moved to approve the grant

application submission form for the MoCo Transportation and Senior Services through AAA.

Second by Commissioner Lindsay and carried. (See attached)

LETTER OF SUPPORT: A letter of support addressed to the Department of Local Affairs,

Regional Manager Patrick Rondinelli, related to the Mancos (REDI) Rural Economic

Development Initiative Grant application was presented for approval. Commissioner

Koppenhafer moved to sign the letter of support for Mancos, to the Department of Local Affairs,

to help municipalities within the county to plan and complete projects that will diversify their

local economy. Second by Commissioner Lindsay and carried. (See attached)

DISCUSSION: a discussion related to the current exemption list for the Public Safety Sales

Tax Proposal (PSST) was held. Discussion will continue at the April 2, 2024 meeting. (See

attached)

PUBLIC LANDS:

Tres Rios Field Office Manager, Derek Padilla from the Bureau of Land Management, met

with the Commissioners for a monthly update. Topics discussed included: the posting of the

supplementary rules and the Federal register for review, the comment periods for the Gunnison

Sage Grouse and Big Game (EIS) Environmental Impact Statements, prescribed burns in the

Yellow Jacket and Dolores Rim areas, the Public Lands Rule and summer season water levels.

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COUNTY ATTORNEY REPORT: County Attorney, Ian MacLaren gave updates on the

Ironwood Case and the Fair Board complaint. Attorney, MacLaren along with Grant

Coordinator, Robert Dobry presented for approval, the Mesa Elementary Playground

Improvement Expense Worksheet. Commissioner Lindsay moved to sign the Mesa

Elementary Improvement Actual Expense Worksheet and to authorize the Chairman to sign it.

Second by Commissioner Koppenhafer and carried. (See attached)

ADMINISTRATOR REPORT: County Administrator, Travis Anderson mentioned

discussions held related to the 2024 budget, and the League of Women Voters event to discuss

the Public Safety Sales Tax Proposal (PSST). Administrator Anderson expressed gratitude to

Dennis Bugg for his partnership in the Public Safety Sales Tax Proposal.

COUNTY COMMISSIONER REPORT: Topics within the Commissioners reports included:

Commissioner Koppenhafer discussed the attended precinct Caucus meetings and the Public

Safety Sales Tax Proposal meeting with the League of Women Voters.

Commissioner Lindsay discussed the attended Public Safety Sales Tax Proposal meeting with

the League of Women Voters, a proposed local peak name designation and the scheduled Cortez

City Council meeting.

Commissioner Candelaria: discussed the attended Public Safety Sales Tax Proposal meeting

with the League of Women Voters, current snow depths in the high country, the attended

Dolores Town Board meeting, a scheduled Dolores Town Board candidate forum, an auto

incident to the new Dolores Town Hall building, the 12 Hours of Mesa Verde Event and the

Monday Workshop.

MOTION TO ADJOURN: Commissioner Lindsay moved to adjourn, seconded by

Commissioner Koppenhafer and carried.

CORRESPONDENCE: The following correspondence was read and noted:

MEETING ADJOURNED: 9:40 a.m.

Clerk March 12, 2024 Chairman

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PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

MONTEZUMA COUNTY, COLORADO

March 19, 2024

STATE OF COLORADO )

) ss.

COUNTY OF MONTEZUMA )

At a regular meeting of the Board of Commissioners, Montezuma County, Colorado, held on

Tuesday March 19, 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 March 19, 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, March 12, 2024 as presented.

Motion was seconded by Commissioner Lindsay and carried.

PLANNING: Planning Director, Don Haley along with Assistant, S. Jane Duncan presented

for signatures of a Mylar for the first Amendment to Lot 1A of the Lichliter 2 Lot Moderate

Subdivision, submitted by Kathleen Turner, on property located at 25695 Road M, Cortez, CO,

consisting of 7.34 acres, more or less, located west of Road 26, north of Road M, situated in

Section 11, Township 36N, Range 16W, N.M.P.M.

PUBLIC COMMENT: No public comment was made.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

DISCUSSION: During the Monday workshop, Jay Balfour with the 12 Hours of Mesa Verde

presented a request for use of the Fairgrounds and permission to serve beer at the event.

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Commissioner Lindsey moved to approve the use of the Fairgrounds for the Mesa Verde Bike

race, otherwise known as the 12 Hours of Mesa Verde. Motion was seconded by Commissioner

Koppenhafer and carried.

DISCUSSION: A proposed fund request from the Clara Ormiston Fund was postponed to a

future date.

DISCUSSION: During the Monday Workshop Emergency Manager, Jim Spratlen gave the

Community Emergency Response Team presentation. No action was needed. (See attached)

GRANT DISCUSSIONS: County Grant Coordinator, Robert Dobry met with the

Commissioners to discuss the following Grants:

The FFY25 Congressionally Directed Spending Request - Emergency Operations Center

Fairgrounds. Commissioner Koppenhafer moved to approve the Montezuma County grant

application submission form, the Emergency Management Department for the Fairgrounds

Emergency Operations Center, proposed project in 2025, in the amount of $115,000.00. Second

by Commissioner Lindsay and carried. (See attached)

The Montezuma County Sheriff’s Office Peace Officers Standards and Training (POST)

Rural and Small Agency Academy Grant. Commissioner Koppenhafer moved to approve the

Montezuma County grant application submission form, for the Montezuma County Sheriff’s

Office, (POST) Rural and Small Agency Academy Grant, in the amount of $34,732.00. Second

by Commissioner Lindsay and carried. (See attached)

The Montezuma County Sheriff’s Office, Colorado POST In-Service Continuing Education-

Cracking the Forensic Analyst Code. Commissioner Koppenhafer moved to approve the

application grant submission form, for the Montezuma County Sheriff’s Office, Colorado POST

In-Service Continuing Education reimbursement in the amount of $11,493.00. Second by

Commissioner Lindsay and carried. (See attached)

(See attached)

The Colorado Behavioral Health Administration 222 Safety Net Grant Continuation

supporting Montezuma County Community Intervention Program (CIP). Commissioner

Koppenhafer moved to approve the grant application form, for the Health Department,

Montezuma County Community Intervention Program, through the Colorado Behavioral Health

Administration, in the amount of $100,466.00. Second by Commissioner Lindsay and carried.

(See attached)

COUNTY ATTORNEY REPORT: County Attorney, Ian MacLaren No updates to report.

ADMINISTRATOR REPORT: County Administrator, Travis Anderson mentioned the CCI

legislation discussions and clarifications of unfunded mandates.

NEW BUSINESS:

LIQUOR LICENSE RENEWAL: Deputy Clerk, Jerri Frizzell presented a retail liquor or

fermented malt beverage license renewal application for, Ancient Echos DBA, Kelly Place Inc.

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located at 14537 Road G. Cortez. Commissioner Lindsey moved to approve the retail liquor

license renewal application for Ancient Echos LLC., located at 14537 Road G, Cortez. Second

by Commissioner Candelaria and carried. (See attached)

SPECIAL EVENT LIQUOR LICENSE: Deputy Clerk, Jerri Frizzell presented for approval a

Special Event liquor license application for the National Rifle Association. The event is scheduled to be

held at the County Fairgrounds on April 27, 2024 from 5:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. Commissioner

Koppenhafer moved to approve the application for a Special Events Permit at the Montezuma

Fairgrounds, for the National Rifles Association, on April 27, 2024. Second by Commissioner Lindsay

and carried. (See attached)

COUNTY COMMISSIONER REPORT: Topics within the Commissioners reports included:

Commissioner Lindsay gave a report on the attended Cortez City Council meeting, the attended

Dispatch Accountability Committee meeting, the attended Republican Party’s County Assembly

and the CCI legislative discussions.

Commissioner Koppenhafer gave a report on the attended Mancos Town meeting, and the

attended Republican Party’s County Assembly.

Commissioner Candelaria: discussed a meeting held with the Grant writer related to the

Wildfire Ready Watershed Implementation Grant, the CCI legislative bill discussions; HB 24-

1300, HB 24-1371, HB 24-1296, ADA Web site Accessibility Regulations, the CDOT

maintenance programs, The Broad Band service HB 24-1334, the attended Republican Party’s

County Assembly and the Monday Workshop items.

MOTION TO ADJOURN: Commissioner Lindsay moved to adjourn, seconded by

Commissioner Koppenhafer and carried.

CORRESPONDENCE: The following correspondence was read and noted:

MEETING ADJOURNED: 9:35 a.m.

Clerk March 19, 2024 Chairman

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PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

MONTEZUMA COUNTY, COLORADO

March 26, 2024

STATE OF COLORADO )

) ss.

COUNTY OF MONTEZUMA )

At a regular meeting of the Board of Commissioners, Montezuma County, Colorado, held on

Tuesday March 26, 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 March 26, 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, March 19, 2024 as presented.

Motion was seconded by Commissioner Lindsay and carried.

PLANNING: Planning Director, Don Haley along with Assistant, S. Jane Duncan presented

for signatures of a Mylar for a Subdivision Amendment to the Van Horn Subdivision &

Boundary Line Adjustment, submitted by Fiona King, on property located at 17380 Road G,

Cortez, CO, consisting of 4.41 acres, more or less, and Greaves/Larsen Family Trust, on property

located at 17374 Road G, Cortez, CO, consisting of 25 acres, more or less, both located south of

Road G and west of Road 21, situated in Section 33, Township 36N, Range 17W, N.M.P.M.

Planning Director, Don Haley along with Assistant, S. Jane Duncan 1. presented for

signatures of a Mylar for a 7 Lot Major Subdivision and AR3-9 Rezoning submitted by Charles

& Laurie Hall, on property located at 13136 Road 32, Mancos, CO, consisting of 36.80 acres,

more or less, located east of Road 32, south of Road P, situated in Section 1, Township 36N,

Range 15W, N.M.P.M.

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PUBLIC COMMENT: Public comment was made by Lori York and Susan Kemnetz.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

LETTER OF SUPPORT: A letter of support addressed to US Senator Michael Bennet & US

Senator John Hickenlooper related to the Southwest Health System Congressionally-

Directed Spending Proposal was presented for approval. Commissioner Koppenhafer moved

to approve the signing of the letter of support, for Congressionally- Direct Funding to both

Senator Michael Bennet and Senator John Hickenlooper, to upgrade the Southwest Health

System’s emergency fuel oil system replacement and possibility of loss of energy, for a fuel

generator to keep the hospital working in an emergency. Second by Commissioner Lindsay and

carried. (See attached)

DISCUSSION: During the Monday Workshop Emergency Manager, Jim Spratlen presented

for approval, the Mutual Aid Omnibus Agreement. Commissioner Lindsay moved to table for

further discussion. Second by Commissioner Koppenhafer and carried. (See attached)

APPOINTMENT: Administrator Anderson presented a letter in interest from Sherri Gardner

to be reappointed to the Arriola Cemetery District. Commissioner Lindsay moved to

appointment Sherri Gardner, to the Arriola Cemetery Board for another term of 6 years. Second

by Commissioner Koppenhafer and carried. (See Attached)

RESOLUTION: Resolution #4-2024, a resolution amending the 2023 budget was presented for

approval. Commissioner Koppenhafer moved to approve Resolution #4-2024 amending the

2023 budget. Second by Commissioner Lindsay and carried. (See attached)

BOARD OF SOCIAL SERVICES MONTHLY REPORT: It being the time set aside, the

Board of Social Services was conducted. Director, Kelli Hargraves and Finance Officer, Lori

Higgins were present. (See attached)

TRANSFER ORDER: Order #3-2024 A transfer of $3,047.41 from the Clara Ormiston Fund

to the Social Services Fund for cancer patient expenses was presented for approval.

Commissioner Lindsay moved to adopt Order #3-2024 to transfer $3,047.41 from the Clara

Ormiston Fund to Social Services Fund for patient expenses. Second by Commissioner

Koppenhafer and carried. (See attached)

DISCUSSION: A Discussion was held related to the restructuring of the Montezuma County

Noxious Weed Department. The 2024 Montezuma County Noxious Weed Plan was presented

for approval. Commissioner Koppenhafer moved to approve the 2024 Montezuma County

Noxious Weed Plan as presented. Second by Commissioner Lindsay and carried. (See attached)

NEW BUSINESS:

LIQUOR LICENSE RENEWAL: Deputy Clerk, Jerri Frizzell presented a liquor license

renewal for Echo Basin Ranch LLC, located at 43747 Road M, Mancos. Commissioner

Lindsey moved to approve the retail liquor license renewal application for Echo Basin LLC., at

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43747 Road M, Mancos, Co. Second by Commissioner Koppenhafer and carried. (See

attached)

COUNTY ATTORNEY REPORT: County Attorney, Ian MacLaren gave an update on the

Ironwood case and mentioned the scheduled executive sessions related to the Kelroy Newman

Litigation and Rubin Fair Board Complaint.

ADMINISTRATOR REPORT: County Administrator, Travis Anderson mentioned the 3

floor remodeling project, conversations with Amy Tooker related to the Dolores NCA, a tour of

the McElmo Canyon phreatophyte property project, an attended lunch at the Dolores Senior

Center, an attended municipal managers Dispatch IGA meeting and reported that Officer Rick

Torres was placed as the interim VSO Officer for the Veterans Office.

PAYABLE EXPENDITURE REPORT: Administrator Anderson presented for approval, the

February 2024 Accounts Payable Expenditure Reports in the amount of $4,299,871.78.

Commissioner Lindsay moved to approve the February Financials in the amount of

$4,299,871.78. Second by Commissioner Koppenhafer and carried. (See attached)

COUNTY COMMISSIONER REPORT: Topics within the Commissioners reports included:

Commissioner Koppenhafer mentioned a water legislative update and constituent

conversations.

Commissioner Lindsay discussed the attended AG Expo, a conversation with the new Club 20

Chairman, constituent conversations and the scheduled Cortez City Council meeting.

Commissioner Candelaria: discussed the attended lunch at the Dolores Senior Center, the tour

of the phreatophyte property project, the CCI Land Use meeting, HB 24-1366, the attended Ag

Expo, the Monday Workshop and the attended Dolores Town Council meeting.

EXECUTIVE SESSION: Pursuant to Attorney MacLaren’s suggestion, Commissioner Lindsay

moved to go into executive session for a conference with the attorney for the purpose of

receiving legal advice on specific legal questions under C.R.S. Section 24-6-402(4)(b).

Seconded by Commissioner Koppenhafer and carried. Included in the session will be;

Commissioners Candelaria, Lindsay and Koppenhafer, Administrator Anderson, Attorney

MacLaren and Clerk Percell. Topics for the executive session were legal advice on the Kelroy

Newman Litigation. Commissioner Lindsay moved to go out of executive session, seconded by

Commissioner Koppenhafer and carried. (See attached)

EXECUTIVE SESSION Pursuant to Attorney MacLaren’s suggestion, Commissioner Lindsay

moved to go into executive session for a conference with the attorney for the purpose of

receiving legal advice on specific legal questions under C.R.S. Section 24-6-402(4)(b).

Seconded by Commissioner Koppenhafer and carried. Included in the session will be;

Commissioners Candelaria, Lindsay and Koppenhafer, Administrator Anderson, Attorney

MacLaren and Clerk Percell. Topics for the executive session were legal advice on the Rubin

Fair Board Complaint. Commissioner Lindsay moved to go out of executive session,

seconded by Commissioner Koppenhafer and carried. (See attached)

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MOTION TO ADJOURN: Commissioner Lindsay moved to adjourn, seconded by

Commissioner Koppenhafer and carried.

CORRESPONDENCE: The following correspondence was read and noted:

MEETING ADJOURNED: 10:41 a.m.

Clerk March 26, 2024 Chairman

Montezuma County Commissioner Minutes March 26, 2024 Page 42

PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

MONTEZUMA COUNTY, COLORADO

April 9, 2024

STATE OF COLORADO )

) ss.

COUNTY OF MONTEZUMA )

At a regular meeting of the Board of Commissioners, Montezuma County, Colorado, held on

Tuesday April 9, 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 April 9, 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, March 26, 2024 as presented.

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 regarding a proposed Commercial Rezoning Application along with a High Impact

Permit Application, submitted by Ute Mountain Ute Tribe; agent: Heather McDaniel with

Horrocks Engineers, on property located at 158 Hwy 160-491, Cortez, CO consisting of 4.28

acres, more or less, located south of Road A, east of Hwy 160-491, situated in Section 12,

Township 34N, Range 17W, N.M.P.M.. The roll was called, the public notice read, and the

proceedings were recorded for the record. Jennifer Goldman with Horrocks Engineers was

present by Zoom. 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 Commercial Rezoning Application along with a High Impact

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Permit Application, submitted by Ute Mountain Ute Tribe; agent: Heather McDaniel with

Horrocks Engineers, on property located at 158 Hwy 160-491, Cortez. 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 regarding a proposed Subdivision Amendment and AR3-9 Rezoning Application

to Lot C of the Crooked Cottonwood Subdivision, submitted by Gary Ellson, on property

located at TBD Road 32.75, Mancos, CO, consisting of 24.08 acres, more or less, located west of

Road 33, north of Road P, situated in Section 1, Township 36N, Range 15W, N.M.P.M. The roll

was called, the public notice read, and the proceedings were recorded for the record. Mr. Ellson

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 AR3-9 Rezoning Application to Lot C of the Crooked

Cottonwood Subdivision, submitted by Gary Ellson, on property located at Road 32.75, Mancos,

CO, consisting of 24.08 acres, more or less. Second by Commissioner Lindsay and carried.

Commissioner Candelaria closed the hearing at this time. (See attached)

PLANNING: Planning Director, Don Haley along with Assistant, S. Jane Duncan presented

for signatures of a Mylar for a 2 Lot Minor Subdivision and AR3-9 & AR10-34 Rezoning

submitted by Bernhard Hafner, on property located at 19082 Road W, Lewis, CO, consisting of

36.10 acres, more or less, located east of Road 19, south of Road W, situated in Section 2,

Township 37N, Range 17W, N.M.P.M.

Planning Director, Don Haley along with Assistant, S. Jane Duncan presented for signatures a

Mylar for a Subdivision Amendment & AR10-34 Rezoning to Lot #12 of the Summit Lake

West Unit II Subdivision submitted by Ruth Mathis & Betty Toso, on property located at

14438 Road 34.7, Mancos, CO, consisting of 39.74 acres, more or less, located south of Hwy

184, west of Road 35.6, situated in Section 32, Township 37N, Range 14W, N.M.P.M.

PUBLIC HEARING: It being the time set aside a public hearing is held for review and

determination regarding a proposed Subdivision Amendment & Boundary Line Adjustment

Application of Lot 2 of the Lynch 2 Lot Minor Subdivision, submitted by Paul Abate, on

property located at 14587 Road 29.75, Dolores, CO, consisting of 21.44 acres, more or less, and

of the Redwood Single Lot Development, submitted by Kelley Shepherd, on property located

at 14499 Road 29.6, Dolores, CO, consisting of 4.60 acres, more or less, both located south of

Hwy 184 and east of Road 28, situated in Section 33, Township 37N, Range 15W, N.M.P.M.

The roll was called, the public notice read, and the proceedings were recorded for the record.

Mr. Abate 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 Subdivision Amendment & Boundary Line Adjustment

Application of Lot 2 of the Lynch 2 Lot Minor Subdivision, submitted by Paul Abate, on

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property located at 14587 Road 29.75, Dolores. Second by Commissioner Koppenhafer and

carried. Commissioner Candelaria closed the hearing at this time. (See attached)

PUBLIC COMMENT: Public comment was made by Susan Kemnetz, James Russell

Meyers, Eleanor Macfarlane (See attached) and Landan Wilson.

GRANT DISCUSSIONS: During the Monday workshop, County Grant Coordinator, Robert

Dobry met with the Commissioners to discuss the following Grants:

The CDOT DUI High Visibility Enforcement Grant. Commissioner Koppenhafer moved to

approve the Montezuma County grant application submission form for the CDOT DUI High

Visibility Enforcement, in the amount of $3,000.00 reimbursement, with no county match.

Second by Commissioner Lindsay and carried. (See attached)

The 2024/25 Court Security Cash Fund Grant. Commissioner Koppenhafer moved to

approve the Montezuma County grant application submission form, for the Court Security

Deputy funding, 7/1/2024 through 6/30/2025, in the amount of $65,000.00. Second by

Commissioner Lindsay and carried. (See attached)

LETTER OF SUPPORT: A letter of support addressed to the Department of Energy,

regarding the DE-FOA-0003195 Grant Funding, was presented for approval. The letter of

support is to document the partnership and commitment for the Community between Montezuma

County and Empire Electric Association, Inc. Commissioner Lindsay recused himself from

this discussion. Commissioner Koppenhafer moved to sign the letter of support for the Empire

Electric Grid Resistance Innovative Partnership Grant. Second by Commissioner Candelaria and

carried. (See attached)

DISCUSSION: A discussion related to the exemption list and percentage rate on the proposed

resolution for the Public Safety Sales Tax Proposal (PSST) was held. The Commissioners

were in agreement to include the farm equipment exemption and to set the rate at one percent.

The proposed resolution is scheduled to be presented next week. (See attached)

COUNTY ATTORNEY REPORT: County Attorney, Ian MacLaren gave an update on the

Ironwood case and discussed new legislation related to ADA compliance for the County Web

sites, the Cortez Fire Protection District Contract, and a wrongful arrest complaint filed against

the Sheriff’s Office.

ADMINISTRATOR REPORT: County Administrator, Travis Anderson mentioned Officer

Rick Torres as the interim Veterans Officer for the Veterans Department, grant issues, a

stakeholder meeting related to medical detox evaluations for the Jail facility, the Public Safety

Sales Tax Proposal, HB 21-1110 and the opening of the Landfill Cell 5 bids. Administrator

Anderson wanted to publicly congratulate Brenda Jarmon from Social Services on earning her

Master’s Degree and Delilah Darland from the Public Health Department for receiving a

national award from the Child Passenger Safety Board for child safety seats.

On behalf of County Treasurer, Ellen Black, Administrator, Anderson presented for approval

the July 1, 2023 through December 31, 2023, Schedule of Receipts and Disbursements.

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Commissioner Koppenhafer moved to approve the Schedule of Receipts and Disbursements as

presented, with an ending balance total of $41,777,341.04. Second by Commissioner Lindsay

and carried. (See attached)

COUNTY COMMISSIONER REPORT: Topics within the Commissioners reports included:

Commissioner Koppenhafer discussed the attended Mancos Town Board meeting, proposed

legislative water bills and a scheduled Southwest Water Conservation meeting.

Commissioner Lindsay discussed the attended and scheduled Cortez City Council meetings,

proposed legislative energy and gas bills, the attended Home & Garden Show and welcomed

Veterans Officer Rick Torres.

Commissioner Candelaria: welcomed Veterans Officer Rick Torres, discussed the attended

Home & Garden Show, possible repairs to the Fairground’s arena sidewalk, a reminder that the

Sheriff is an elected official and is responsible for his own department, the Monday workshop,

the attended Dolores Town Board meeting and scheduled CCI legislative meetings.

MOTION TO ADJOURN: Commissioner Lindsay moved to adjourn, seconded by

Commissioner Koppenhafer and carried.

CORRESPONDENCE: The following correspondence was read and noted: Reports from

Road & Bridge Equipment Manager, Shane Higman. A yearly report from the Clerk’s

Recording Supervisor, Jerri Frizzell and Motor Vehicle Supervisor, Malinda Fuller.

Election Comments from Clerk & Recorder, Kim Percell. The Monthly Situation Report from

Emergency Manager, Jim Spratlen. An email received from constituent Ingrid Ward related

to the Planning & Zoning.

MEETING ADJOURNED: 10:12 a.m.

Clerk April 9, 2024 Chairman

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PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

MONTEZUMA COUNTY, COLORADO

April 16, 2024

STATE OF COLORADO )

) ss.

COUNTY OF MONTEZUMA )

At a regular meeting of the Board of Commissioners, Montezuma County, Colorado, held on

Tuesday April 16, 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 April 16, 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, April 9, 2024 as presented. 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 regarding a proposed High Impact/Special Use Permit & General Planned Unit

Development Application submitted by Robbins Family Ranches; agent: Brian McLaughlin,

on property located at 9900, 10010 & 10008 Road 43, Mancos, CO, consisting of 32 acres

permitted envelope, more or less, located, north of Hwy 160, situated in Section 23, Township

36N, Range 13W, N.M.P.M. The roll was called, the public notice read, and the proceedings

were recorded for the record. Brian McLaughlin and Don Yeomans 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. Public comments were made by Mike Lynch and Allen

Maez. Hearing no further public comment that portion of the hearing was closed. After hearing

all the evidence presented Commissioner Lindsay moved to accept the High Impact/Special Use

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Permit & General Planned Unit Development application submitted by Robbins Family Ranches;

agent: Brian McLaughlin, on property located at 9900, 10010 & 10008 Road 43, Mancos.

Second by Commissioner Koppenhafer. With two votes in favor from Commissioners Lindsay

and Koppenhafer and one vote against from Commissioner Candelaria the motion carried.

Commissioner Candelaria closed the hearing at this time. (See attached)

PUBLIC COMMENT: Public comment was made by Allen Maez.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

MUTUAL AIDE AGREEMENT: The Omnibus Mutual Aid Agreement, between

Montezuma County, Town of Dolores, Town of Mancos and the City of Cortez was presented

for approval. Commissioner Koppenhafer moved to sign the Omnibus Mutual Aid Agreement

between Montezuma County, a political subdivision of the State of Colorado, the Town of

Dolores, the Town of Mancos and the City of Cortez. Second by Commissioner Lindsay and

carried. (See attached)

DISCUSSION: During the Monday Workshop (MCCO), Director, Jennifer Morris discussed

a proposed new van purchase from Davey Coach Sales in the amount of $106,893.00.

Commissioner Lindsay moved to purchase the new 2023 Mobility Trans 350EL van for MCCO

from Davey Coach Sales LLC. Second by Commissioner Koppenhafer and carried. (See

attached)

MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING: During the Monday workshop Extension

Director, Emily Lockard presented the Memorandum of Understanding between the

Montezuma County Fair Board and the Board of Governors of the Colorado State

University System, acting by and through Colorado State University, for the benefit of its

Montezuma County CSU Extension Office (CSU Extension Office or Extension).

Commissioner Koppenhafer moved to accept the Memorandum of Understanding between the

Montezuma County Fair Board and the Board of Governors of the Colorado State University

System, acting as CSU for the benefit of the Montezuma County CSU Extension Office. Second

by Commissioner Lindsay and carried. (See attached)

GRANT DISCUSSIONS: During the Monday workshop, County Grant Coordinator, Robert

Dobry met with the Commissioners to discuss the Jail Based Behavior Health Services Grant.

Commissioner Lindsay moved to approve the signing of the document by the Chairman for the

Jail Based Behavior Health Services Grant. Second by Commissioner Koppenhafer and carried.

(See attached)

DISCUSSION: During the Monday Workshop Fairgrounds Manager, Justin McGuire met

with the Commissioners to discuss the Fairgrounds Suppression System. Commissioner

Lindsay moved to DC the connection at the Fairgrounds for the arena, keeping the rest of the

system intact. Second by Commissioner Koppenhafer and carried. (See attached)

DISCUSSION: A letter address to the Dolores County Commissioners regarding the Cabin &

Ferris Campground Maintenance Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) was presented for

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approval. Commissioner Koppenhafer moved to sign the letter to the Dolores County

Commissioners, in regards to the Cabin & Ferris Campground Maintenance IGA. Second by

Commissioner Lindsay and carried. (See attached)

DISCUSSION: Social Services Director, Kelli Hargraves met with the Commissioner to

discuss a proposed Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) sale to Logan County.

Commissioner Lindsay moved to approve the selling of Temporary Assistance for Needy

Families to Logan County. Second by Commissioner Koppenhafer and carried. (See attached)

NEW BUSINESS:

SPECIAL EVENT LIQUOR LICENSE: Deputy Clerk, Jerri Frizzell along with Lacey

Murphy met with the Commissioners to discuss and present for approval a Special Event liquor

license application for the Ute Mountain Round Up Rodeo. The event is scheduled to be held

at the County Fairgrounds from June 6, 2024 through June 8, 2024, from 4:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.

Commissioner Koppenhafer moved to approve the application for a Special Events Permit by the

Ute Mountain Round Up, to be held at the Montezuma County Fairgrounds, on the 6

, 7

and 8

of June. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Lindsay and carried. (See attached)

COUNTY ATTORNEY REPORT: County Attorney, Ian MacLaren gave an update on the

Ironwood case, discussed the Planning & Zoning Commission training, the Cortez Fire

Protection District Contract and the Public Safety Sales Tax Proposal Resolution.

ADMINISTRATOR REPORT: County Administrator, Travis Anderson presented

Amendment NO. 2 to the Master Engagement Agreement between the Montezuma County

Board of County Commissioners and MGT of America Consulting, LLC, that amends the

Master Agreement dated February 15, 2022 and Amendment No. 1 dated February 1, 2023.

Commissioner Lindsay moved to sign the Master Engagement Agreement, Amendment #2,

between Montezuma County and MGT in the amount of $5,650.00. Second by Commissioner

Koppenhafer and carried. (See attached)

Other topics discussed included; the Public Safety Sales Tax Proposal, HB-21-1110, NCA

discussions, the meeting held with the Dolores County Commissioners and the CCI legislative

zoom meeting.

COUNTY COMMISSIONER REPORT: Topics within the Commissioners reports included:

Commissioner Lindsay discussed the attended Cortez City Council meeting and the attended

meeting with the Dolores County Commissioners.

Commissioner Koppenhafer discussed the attended Southwest Water Conservation District

meeting.

Commissioner Candelaria: discussed the attended CCI legislation meeting, SB 24-194, the

Residential Assessment Rate, Initiative 50, HB-21-1110, solar discussions and the Ute Mountain

Ute Sun Bear Project, the Monday Workshop and the attended meeting with the Dolores County

Commissioners.

MOTION TO ADJOURN: Commissioner Lindsay moved to adjourn, seconded by

Commissioner Koppenhafer and carried.

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CORRESPONDENCE: The following correspondence was read and noted: Emails received

from constituent Ingrid Ward.

MEETING ADJOURNED: 10:30 a.m.

Clerk April 16, 2024 Chairman

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PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

MONTEZUMA COUNTY, COLORADO

April 23, 2024

STATE OF COLORADO )

) ss.

COUNTY OF MONTEZUMA )

At a regular meeting of the Board of Commissioners, Montezuma County, Colorado, held on

Tuesday April 23, 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 April 23, 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, April 16, 2024 as presented.

Motion was seconded by Commissioner Lindsay and carried.

PUBLIC HEARING: It being the time set aside a public hearing is held for a Petition to the

Board of County Commissioners, for review and determination of a proposed High Impact

Permit Application submitted by Leaf Properties, Inc., on property located at 27078 Road N,

Dolores, CO consisting of 3.78 acres, more or less, located south of Road N, east of Hwy 145,

situated in Section 7, Township 36N, Range 15W, N.M.P.M. The roll was called, the public

notice read, and the proceedings were recorded for the record. Douglas Kinsey along with

Attorney Andrew Peters 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. Mr. Kinsey, along with Attorney Peters and Traffic Engineer, Jeff

Planck addressed the concerns of the project. Commissioner Candelaria opened the hearing to

public comment. Public comments were made by: Pete Montano, Karelia Ver Eecke, Lori

Ward, Laura Bauer, Clasandra Story, Emiko South, Melony McDonnel, Jean Becker, John

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Rutledge, Wendy Watkins, Jessie Farias, Susan Kidd, Carolyn Landis, Ken Porter, Steven

Moore, Cathy Lillie, Ron Kotarski, Theresa Hohbein, Lenetta Shull, Paul Koops, Odis

Sikes and Leah Burkett. Hearing no further public comment that portion of the hearing was

closed. After receiving additional documents for review, Commissioner Lindsay moved to

continue the hearing to April 30, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. Second by Commissioner Koppenhafer and

carried. (See attached)

PUBLIC COMMENT: Public comment was made by Mike Lynch.

BOARD OF SOCIAL SERVICES MONTHLY REPORT: It being the time set aside, the

Board of Social Services was conducted. Director, Kelli Hargraves and Finance Officer, Lori

Higgins were present. (See attached)

UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

LETTER OF SUPPORT: A proposed letter of support, for the Four Corners Rifle & Pistol

Club was postponed to a future meeting. (See attached)

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL: During the Monday Workshop Landfill Manager, Mel

Jarmon presented the Cell 5 Requests for Proposals. Commissioner Lindsay moved to award

the contract for the Cell opening at the County Landfill to Con-Sy Inc., 719 Arrow West Road,

Grand Junction, in the amount of $867,733.13. Second by Commissioner Koppenhafer and

carried. (See attached)

GRANT DISCUSSIONS:

The Public Health Department, Colorado National Collaborative (CNC) Grant.

Commissioner Koppenhafer moved to approve the Montezuma County Grant application

submission form, in the amount of $113,000.00, for the Public Health Department, Suicide

Prevention Program Colorado National Collaborative. Second by Commissioner Lindsay and

carried. (See attached)

The Emergency Preparedness and Response / Public Health Emergency Preparedness Grant.

Commissioner Koppenhafer moved to approve the Montezuma County Grant application

submission form for the Health Department, for the Public Health Emergency Preparedness, a

reimbursement of $53,489.00. Second by Commissioner Lindsay and carried. (See attached)

CONTRACT: During the Monday Workshop, the Sheriff’s Office 2024 Forest Service

Contract was presented for approval. Commissioner Lindsay moved to accept the Modification

of Grant or Agreement between the Forest Service and Montezuma County, in the amount of

$16,000.00. Second by Commissioner Koppenhafer and carried. (See attached)

DISCUSSION: A discussion was held, related to the high-mileage fleet vehicle reductions at

the Sheriff’s Office. Commissioner Lindsay moved to make the fleet reduction, without

replacement of the vehicles highlighted and completed within a 30 day time frame. Second by

Commissioner Candelaria and with two votes in favor by Commissioners Lindsay and

Candelaria and one vote against from Commissioner Koppenhafer the motion carried. (See

attached)

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RESOLUTION: A discussion related to the proposed resolution for the Public Safety Sales

Tax Proposal (PSST) was held. The Commissioners were in agreement to postpone the

discussion until next week to include an updated estimation of tax generated funds. (See

attached)

EXECUTIVE SESSION: The Commissioners were in agreement that the scheduled Executive

Session to discuss the proposed CIP contracts was not necessary.

CONTRACT: During the Monday Workshop, the CIP contract between Montezuma County

and AXIS along with the CIP contract between Montezuma County and the Cortez Fire

Protection District were presented for approval. Attorney MacLaren suggested that the

contracts should mirror each other as related to the termination clause. The Commissioners were

in agreement to direct Attorney MacLaren to work with the entities on the contracts for a more

flexible termination clause.

COUNTY ATTORNEY REPORT: County Attorney, Ian MacLaren gave an update on the

Ironwood case and the Fair Board complaint.

ADMINISTRATOR REPORT: County Administrator, Travis Anderson reported on

discussions held related to HB-21-1110 and a meeting held with Assessor Bugg related to the

Residential Assessment Rate.

PAYABLE EXPENDITURE REPORT: Administrator Anderson presented for approval, the

April 2024 Accounts Payable Expenditure Reports in the amount of $3,519,840.55.

Commissioner Koppenhafer moved to accept the payables for March, 2024, for Montezuma

County, in the amount of $3,519,840.55. Second by Commissioner Lindsay and carried. (See

attached)

COUNTY COMMISSIONER REPORT: Topics within the Commissioners reports included:

Commissioner Lindsay discussed the attended Energy and Environment Symposium, the

attended Gun Show, the Yellow Jacket Auction, constituent calls and emails and congratulated

Commissioner Koppenhafer on his 50 year wedding anniversary.

Commissioner Koppenhafer discussed the attended Gun Show, constituent calls and emails.

Commissioner Candelaria: discussed the attended Department of Fire Prevention Control

meeting and the Town of Dolores Board meeting.

MOTION TO ADJOURN: Commissioner Lindsay moved to adjourn, seconded by

Commissioner Koppenhafer and carried.

CORRESPONDENCE: The following correspondence was read and noted:

MEETING ADJOURNED: 12:00 p.m.

Clerk April 23, 2024 Chairman

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PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

MONTEZUMA COUNTY, COLORADO

April 30, 2024

STATE OF COLORADO )

) ss.

COUNTY OF MONTEZUMA )

At a regular meeting of the Board of Commissioners, Montezuma County, Colorado, held on

Tuesday April 30, 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 April 30, 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, April 23, 2024 as presented.

Motion was seconded by Commissioner Lindsay and carried.

PUBLIC HEARING: It being the time set aside a continued public hearing is held for a

Petition to the Board of County Commissioners, for review and determination of a proposed

High Impact Permit Application submitted by Leaf Properties, Inc., on property located at

27078 Road N, Dolores, CO consisting of 3.78 acres, more or less, located south of Road N, east

of Hwy 145, situated in Section 7, Township 36N, Range 15W, N.M.P.M. The roll was called,

the public notice read, and the proceedings were recorded for the record. Douglas Kinsey was

present. Attorney Andrew Peters joined the meeting by Zoom. Planning Director, Don Haley

along with Assistant, S. Jane Duncan did not have additional information for the hearing. After

reviewing all the documents presented Commissioner Koppenhafer moved to deny the High

Impact Permit application submitted by Leaf Properties, Inc., on property located at 27078 Road

N, Dolores, CO consisting of 3.78 acres. Second by Commissioner Lindsay. With two votes in

favor by Commissioners Koppenhafer and Lindsay and one vote against by Commissioner

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Candelaria the motion carried. Commissioner Candelaria closed the hearing at this time. (See

attached)

PLANNING: Planning Director, Don Haley along with Assistant, S. Jane Duncan presented

for signatures of a High Impact Permit, submitted by Ute Mountain Ute Tribe; agent: Heather

McDaniel with Horrocks Engineers, on property located at 158 Hwy 160-491, Cortez, CO

consisting of 4.28 acres, more or less, located south of Road A, east of Hwy 160-491, situated in

Section 12, Township 34N, Range 17W, N.M.P.M

Director, Haley along with Assistant, Duncan presented for signatures of a Mylar for a 2 Lot

Minor Subdivision and AR3-9 & AR10-34 Rezoning submitted by Braden Jones, agent: Erick

Ireland, on property located at 38511 Road H, Mancos, CO, consisting of 26.29 acres, more or

less, located east of Hwy 160, north of Road H, situated in Section 36, Township 36N, Range

14W, N.M.P.M.

PUBLIC COMMENT: No public comment was made.

DISCUSSION: Cortez City Clerk, Linda Smith, Deputy City Clerk, Donna Murphy, and

from the County Clerk & Recorder’s office, Election Deputies, Danielle Wells, and Diana

Smith met with the Commissioners to discuss the recently held Municipal elections and the

coordinated efforts to conduct such elections. (See attached)

WATER ISSUES: Ken Curtis, Director of the Dolores Water Conservation District was not

available to meet with the Commissioners.

VETERANS SERVICE: Interim Veteran Service Officer, Rick Torres met with the

Commissioners to give an update on the Veteran’s Service Department. Officer Torres reported

that the current hours of operation were 8:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m., that he had updated his

certifications, they are averaging 12 clients a day, he has attended 7 outreach events, discussed

his attendance at a meeting with the 3 local commanders and a prepaid National Association of

County Veteran Services Training opportunity. A discussion was held related to the Veterans

Officer hiring process, the required candidate qualifications, applicant interviews or a possible

extension to the application deadline.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

APPOINTMENT: Administrator Anderson presented a letter of interest from Jenna Harmon

to be appointed to the Arriola Cemetery Board. Commissioner Lindsay moved to appointment

Jenna Harmon, to the Lewis Arriola Cemetery Board for a term of 6 years. Second by

Commissioner Koppenhafer and carried. (See Attached)

GRANT DISCUSSIONS: County Grant Coordinator, Robert Dobry met with the

Commissioners to discuss the following Grants:

The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment Contract Amendment #2,

Original Contract #2023*0441, Air Quality Contract in the amount of $36,755.00, between

the Board of County Commissioners of Montezuma County and the Colorado Department of

Public Health and Environment was presented for approval. Commissioner Lindsay moved to

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authorize the Chairman to sign the DocuSign for the Colorado Department of Public Health,

agreement #2, amendment contract 2023*0441 AMD#2. Second by Commissioner Koppenhafer

and carried. (See attached)

The Public Health, Montezuma County Grant Application Submission Form for the Bureau of

Justice Assistance Grants for the Community Intervention Program (CIP) was presented for

approval. Commissioner Koppenhafer moved to approve the Montezuma County Grant

Application Submission form for the Community Intervention Program, for 10-1-24 to 9-30-27,

in the amount up to $550,000.00 reimbursement. Second by Commissioner Lindsay and carried.

(See attached)

LETTER OF SUPPORT: A letter of support, addressed to the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation

Water Resources and Planning Office Attn: Ms. Irene Hoiby related to the City of Cortez’s

WaterSmart Planning & Project Design Grant was presented for approval. Commissioner

Lindsay moved to sign the letter of support for the Cortez’s WaterSmart Planning & Project

Design Grant. Second by Commissioner Koppenhafer and carried. (See attached)

LETTER OF SUPPORT: Vice President, Ron Serabia from the 4 Corners Rifle & Pistol

Club, met with the Commissioners to present for approval, a letter of support addressed to the

Colorado State Land Board concerning the Outdoor Rang Lease. Commissioner Koppenhafer

moved to sign the letter of support concerning the 4 Corners Rifle & Pistol Club’s Outdoor

Range Lease with the Colorado State Land Board. Second by Commissioner Lindsay and

carried. (See attached)

DISCUSSION: A proposal from Pitney Bowes, for the purchase of new postage machines at the

County Annex III and Administration buildings was presented for approval. Administrator

Anderson gave an overview of the proposal. Commissioner Lindsay moved to purchase the

postage machines in the amount of $16,438.90. Second by Commissioner Koppenhafer and

carried. (See attached)

CONTRACT: Attorney MacLaren presented for approval, the Community Intervention

Program (CIP) contract between Montezuma County and AXIS along with the CIP contract

between Montezuma County and the Cortez Fire Protection District. Commissioner Lindsay

moved to sign the Community Intervention Program contracts with Axis Health and Cortez Fire

Protection District. Second by Commissioner Koppenhafer and carried. (See attached0

RESOLUTION: Resolution #5-2024, a Resolution Pertaining to the Submission to the

Registered Qualified Electors of Montezuma County, of a Question Authorizing the Imposition

of a Public Safety Sales Tax for the Purpose of Funding the Montezuma County Sheriff’s

Office, the Montezuma County Jail, and Montezuma County’s Drug Task Force.

Commissioner Koppenhafer moved to approve a Resolution Pertaining to the Submission to the

Registered Qualified Electors of Montezuma County, of a Question Authorizing the Imposition

of a Public Safety Sales Tax for the Purpose of Funding the Montezuma County Sheriff’s Office,

the Montezuma County Jail, and Montezuma County Drug Task Force, Resolution #5-2024.

Second by Commissioner Lindsay and carried. (See attached)

Montezuma County Commissioner Minutes April 30, 2024 Page 56

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CONTRACT: The Con-Sy Inc. Agreement for the Landfill Cell 5 Construction Project was

presented for approval, by Attorney MacLaren. Commissioner Lindsay moved to sign the

agreement dated the 30

day of April 2024, by and between Montezuma County and Con-Sy Inc.

for the Montezuma County Landfill Cell 5 Construction. Second by Commissioner Koppenhafer

and carried. Commissioner Lindsay moved to authorize Landfill Superintendent Mel Jarmon to

sign the Notice to Proceed. Second by Commissioner Koppenhafer and carried. (See attached)

NEW BUSINESS:

SPECIAL EVENT LIQUOR LICENSE: Deputy Clerk, Jerri Frizzell, presented for approval

a Special Event liquor license application for the Montezuma County Fair Board, event to be

held at the Montezuma County Fairgrounds 30100 Hwy 160 Cortez Co., scheduled July 26, 2024

through August 3, 2024. Commissioner Lindsay moved to approve the liquor license Special

Event permit for the Montezuma County Fair Board, to be held at the Montezuma County

Fairgrounds, July 26, through August 3, 2024. Second by Commissioner Koppenhafer and

carried. (See attached)

WATER ISSUES: Danny Margoles with the Mancos Conservation District, met with

Commissioners to give an update. Topics included: watershed management, a draft stream

management plan, the Bureau of Reclamation Watersmart grant, a future proposal wildfire ready

watershed, the Forestry Program, the Colorado Strategic Wildfire Action Program, the Wildfire

Adaptive Partnership, the Colorado Soil Health Program, education outreach, a letter of

opposition to the Supplemental Water Supply Plan, and defensible space work.

COUNTY ATTORNEY REPORT: County Attorney, Ian MacLaren discussed the

attendance and a presentation at the Middle School Career Fair, civil cases and transactional and

contract reviews.

ADMINISTRATOR REPORT: County Administrator, Travis Anderson reported that he

had been doing document research, worked on the Public Safety Sales Tax, reported that the

Administration building elevator will be out of commission for a time, discussed the attended

CCI legislative meeting, HB-24-1454 and HB-21-1110, the potential property tax initiatives and

Initiative #50.

COUNTY COMMISSIONER REPORT: Topics within the Commissioners reports included:

Commissioner Lindsay Reported on the attended Cortez City Council meeting, reminded the

public of the scheduled electric outage tonight, and the attended Region 9 meeting.

Commissioner Koppenhafer discussed review of legislative water bills.

Commissioner Candelaria: discussed the attended CCI legislative Zoom meeting and the

Monday Workshop.

MOTION TO ADJOURN: Commissioner Lindsay moved to adjourn, seconded by

Commissioner Koppenhafer and carried.

CORRESPONDENCE: The following correspondence was read and noted: Email from Carla

Hendrickson. Email from Dolores Water Conservation District, Director, Ken Curtis.

MEETING ADJOURNED: 10:15 a.m.

Clerk April 30, 2024 Chairman

Montezuma County Commissioner Minutes April 30, 2024 Page 57

PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

MONTEZUMA COUNTY, COLORADO

May 14, 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 May 14, 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 May 14, 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, April 30, 2024 as presented.

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 regarding a proposed 3 Lot Minor Subdivision and AR10-34 Rezoning

Application, submitted by Margaret Johnson Gaddis Estate; agent: Keenen Lovett, on

property located at 4052 Road J, Mancos, CO, consisting of 69 acres, more or less, located east

of Road 39, south of Road J, situated in Section 32, Township 36N, Range 13W, N.M.P.M. The

roll was called, the public notice read, and the proceedings were recorded for the record. Agent,

Lovett was present. Planning Director, Don Haley noted that the address on the public notice

was incorrect and should be 40752 Road J. Because the address was incorrect on the public

notice it was recommended by Attorney MacLaren to allow time for an amended notification to

be sent out to the adjoining property owners. Commissioner Lindsay moved to continue the

hearing to June 4

at 9:00 a.m. Second by Commissioner Koppenhafer and carried. (See

attached)

Montezuma County Commissioner Minutes May 14, 2024 Page 58

PUBLIC HEARING: It being the time set aside a public hearing is held for review and

determination regarding a proposed Rezoning Application from AR10-34 to INDHZ & High

Impact Permit & Special Use Permit Application, submitted by Northwest Pipeline, LLC,

agent: Stephan Knubel, on property located at 24970 Road 18, Pleasant View, CO, consisting of

11.88 acres, more or less, located south of Road BB, east of Road 18, situated in Section 10

Township 38N, Range 17W, N.M.P.M. The roll was called, the public notice read, and the

proceedings were recorded for the record. Agent, Knubel joined the meeting by Zoom.

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 Koppenhafer moved to deny the proposed Rezoning

Application for the heavy industrial zoning and pass the High Impact Permit & Special Use

Permit Application, submitted by Northwest Pipeline, LLC, at 24970 Road 18, Pleasant View

Co. Second by Commissioner Lindsay and carried. Commissioner Candelaria closed the

hearing at this time. (See attached)

PLANNING: Director, Haley and from Montezuma Water Company, Steve Bowman met

with the Commissioner to present for approval of a Variance Application, submitted by

Montezuma Water Company, on property located at 27666 Road T, Dolores, CO, consisting of

12.17 acres, more or less, located south of Road T, east of Hwy 145, situated in Section 19,

Township 37N, Range 15W, N.M.P.M. Commissioner Lindsay moved to approve the variance

application, submitted by Montezuma Water Company, on property located at 27666 Road T,

Dolores. Second by Commissioner Koppenhafer and carried. (See attached)

Director, Haley presented for signatures of a Mylar of a Subdivision Amendment & Boundary

Line Adjustment of Lot 2 of the Lynch 2 Lot Minor Subdivision, submitted by Paul Abate, on

property located at 14587 Road 29.75, Dolores, CO, consisting of 21.44 acres, more or less, and

of the Redwood Single Lot Development, submitted by Kelley Shepherd, on property located at

14499 Road 29.6, Dolores, CO, consisting of 4.60 acres, more or less, both located south of Hwy

184 and east of Road 28, situated in Section 33, Township 37N, Range 15W, N.M.P.M.

PUBLIC COMMENT: No public comment was made.

PUBLIC LANDS:

Canyon of the Ancients National Monument Manager, Ray O’Neal was not available to

report.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

LODGERS TAX COMMITTEE: During the Monday Workshop, Committee Chairman, Lee

Cloy Committee Secretary, Brian Bartlett, along with members Lana Kelly and Kathy

Zubrzycki met with the Commissioners to give the recommendations for the Lodger’s Tax Fund

Disbursements. Commissioner Lindsay moved to accept the recommendations of the

Montezuma Lodgers Tax Committee for the disbursements in the amounts shown. Second by

Commissioner Candelaria and carried. (See attached).

Montezuma County Commissioner Minutes May 14, 2024 Page 59

DISCUSSION: During the Monday Workshop, County Grant Coordinator, Robert Dobry

met with the Commissioners to discuss the Montezuma County Grant Application for the Public

Health- CIP Bureau of Justice Assistance – PACT Promoting Access to Crisis Team Grant.

Commissioner Lindsay moved to approve the Montezuma County Grant Application Submission

Form, up to the amount of $400,000.00, for the Public Health’s CIP, Community Intervention

Program. Second by Commissioner Candelaria and carried. (See attached)

DISCUSSION: During the Monday workshop Landfill Manager, Mel Jarmon presented a

quote for a proposed purchase of a new strapper for the Landfill baler. Commissioner Lindsay

moved to approve the bid from Accent Wire Tie in the amount of $45,029.00 for the baler at the

Montezuma County Landfill. Second by Commissioner Candelaria and carried. (See attached)

DISCUSSION: The discussion related to a citizen’s request for a proposed 3 way stop at the

intersection of County Roads P and Road 25 was postponed.

: Clerk Percell reported that Cortez Cemetery Board member Donnie Tanner wished to be

released and that a letter of interest had been received from Gary Unrein to be appointed to the

Board. Also presented were letters received from Howard Kaime and ED Rice to be

reappointed to the Board. Commissioner Lindsay moved to appointment Howard Kaime, Ed

Rice and Gary Unrein, to the Cortez Cemetery Board for terms of 6 years, and release Donnie

Tanner from his position. Second by Commissioner Candelaria and carried. (See Attached)

INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT: Clerk Percell presented for approval an amended

Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) between the Montezuma County Clerk & Recorder and the

Town of Dolores, related to the 24 hour ballot drop box. The drop box has been moved from the

demolished building, to the new Dolores Town hall location on 601 Central Ave. Dolores Co.

81323. Commissioner Lindsay moved to approve the amended IGA for the Dolores drop box.

Second by Commissioner Candelaria and carried. (See attached)

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP): The 2024 Contractor Herbicide Applicator, Noxious

Weeds, request for proposal (RFP) was presented by Administrator Anderson during the

Monday Workshop. The Board was in agreement to move forward with the Request for

Proposal. (See attached)

DISCUSSION: During the Monday Workshop, Board of Social Services Director, Kelli

Hargraves met with the Commissioners to present for approval the Montezuma County Grant

Application Submission Form in the amount of $11,100.00, for the LOR Foundation’s Adult &

Aging Specialist grant related to the part-time AmeriCorps Member. Commissioner Lindsay

moved to approve the Grant Application for Social Services, to the LOR Foundation for an Adult

& Aging Specialist, in the amount of $11,100.00. Second by Commissioner Candelaria and

carried. (See attached)

NEW BUSINESS:

LIQUOR LICENSE: Clerk, Percell presented for approval a liquor license renewal application

for G Whil Liquors LLC, DBA G Whil Liquors located at 24001 Road G.2, Cortez, Co.

Montezuma County Commissioner Minutes May 14, 2024 Page 60

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Commissioner Lindsay moved to approve the retail liquor, license renewal application for G

Whil Liquors, located at 24001 Road G.2, Cortez. Second by Commissioner Candelaria and

carried. (See attached)

LIQUOR LICENSE: Clerk, Percell presented a liquor license renewal application for

Schroeder Colorado Inc., DBA Eagle Claw Trading Post & Liquor Store, located at 4321 S

US Hwy 160/491, Cortez, CO. Commissioner Lindsay moved to approve the liquor license

renewal application, for Eagle Claw Liquor located at 4321 South, US 160, Cortez. Second by

Commissioner Candelaria and carried. (See attached)

COUNTY ATTORNEY REPORT: County Attorney, Ian MacLaren reported that he had

received the signed contracts for the CIP Program. He also discussed the attended CIP

Stakeholders meeting and gave an update on the Ironwood case.

ADMINISTRATOR REPORT: County Administrator, Travis Anderson discussed the

attended CIP Stakeholders meeting, the Emergency CCI Legislative Property Tax meeting, a

road repair on County Road K.3 and Hwy 491, the beginning of the 2025 Budget discussions, the

America the Beautiful grant application, day to day operations and time spent on document

research. Administrator Anderson discussed the Veterans Service Officer interviews and

reported that the position has been offered and accepted by Ashley Garrett.

COUNTY COMMISSIONER REPORT: Topics within the Commissioners reports included:

Commissioner Lindsay Discussed the Veterans Service Officer interviews, the Emergency CCI

Legislative Property Tax meeting and the 12 Hours of Mesa Verde Event.

Commissioner Candelaria: discussed the Senate Bill #24-233, the Residential Assessment

Rate, the Veterans Service Officer interviews and the attended Dolores Town Council meeting.

Commissioner Koppenhafer discussed the attended Mancos Town Council meeting.

EXECUTIVE SESSION Pursuant to Attorney MacLaren’ s suggestion, Commissioner Lindsay

moved to go into executive session for a conference with the attorney for the purpose of

receiving legal advice on specific legal questions under C.R.S. Section 24-6-402(4)(b).

Seconded by Commissioner Candelaria and carried. Included in the session will be;

Commissioners Candelaria, Lindsay and Koppenhafer, Administrator Anderson, Attorney

MacLaren and Clerk Percell. Topics for the executive session were legal advice on the property

titles to Elected Officials and the airport hangar lease. Commissioner Lindsay moved to go out

of executive session, seconded by Commissioner Koppenhafer and carried. (See attached)

MOTION TO ADJOURN: Commissioner Lindsay moved to adjourn, seconded by

Commissioner Koppenhafer and carried.

CORRESPONDENCE: The following correspondence was read and noted: Email from

Dolores Water Conservation District Director, Ken Curtis

MEETING ADJOURNED: 11:25 a.m.

Clerk May 14, 2024 Chairman

Montezuma County Commissioner Minutes May 14, 2024 Page 61

PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

MONTEZUMA COUNTY, COLORADO

May 21, 2024

STATE OF COLORADO )

) ss.

COUNTY OF MONTEZUMA )

At a regular meeting of the Board of Commissioners, Montezuma County, Colorado, held on

Tuesday May 21, 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 May 21, 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, May 14, 2024 as presented. Motion

was seconded by Commissioner Lindsay and carried.

PUBLIC COMMENT: No public comment was made.

BOARD OF SOCIAL SERVICES MONTHLY REPORT: It being the time set aside, the

Board of Social Services was conducted. Assistant Director, LueAnn Everett and Finance

Officer, Lori Higgins were present. (See attached)

DISCUSSION: Landfill Manager, Mel Jarmon presented for discussion an amendment to the

Cell 5 Excavation bid quote from CON-SY Inc. It was the recommendation of Manager Jarmon,

to terminate the contract with CON-SY Inc. Commissioner Lindsay moved to terminate the

contract out at the Landfill, for Cell 5, not to exceed $63,000.00 in cost, and includes the County

retaining the liner. Second by Commissioner Koppenhafer and carried. (See attached)

Montezuma County Commissioner Minutes May 21, 2024 Page 62

UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

GRANT DISCUSSIONS: Robert Dobry, County Grant Coordinator, met with the

Commissioners to discuss the following Montezuma County Grant Applications:

The Montezuma County Public Health Department - 2024 Colorado WIC Local Agency

Application Grant, in the amount of $123,524.00. Commissioner Koppenhafer moved to

accept the Montezuma County Grant Application Submission Form for the Public Health

Department, 2024 Colorado WIC Local Agency Application. Second by Commissioner Lindsay

and carried. (See attached)

The Montezuma County Public Health Department – Core Immunization Contract

Amendment #1 2025*0038, in the amount of $45,788.00. Commissioner Koppenhafer moved

to accept the Montezuma County Grant Application Submission Form, Public Health for the

CDPHE Core Immunization Contract Amendment #1 2025*0038, in the amount of $45,788.00.

Second by Commissioner Lindsay and carried. (See attached)

The Montezuma County Clerk & Recorder – Colorado Secretary of State 2024 Election

Improvement Grant, in the amount of $35,940.53. Commissioner Koppenhafer moved to

accept the Montezuma County Grant Application Submission Form, for the Clerk elections, 2024

Election Improvement Grant, in the reimbursement amount of $35,940.53. Second by

Commissioner Lindsay and carried. (See attached)

COUNTY ATTORNEY REPORT: County Attorney, Ian MacLaren discussed the Ironwood

case and the CDPHE site visit the Ironwood property.

ADMINISTRATOR REPORT: County Administrator, Travis Anderson discussed the

attended Crisis Intervention Program meetings, and reported that he will be out of office to

attend his son’s award ceremony.

PAYABLE EXPENDITURE REPORT: Administrator Anderson presented for approval, the

April 2024 Accounts Payable Expenditure Reports in the amount of $3,492,107.52.

Commissioner Lindsay moved to approve the financials for April 1 through April 30

, 2024 for

Montezuma County, in the amount of $3,492,107.52. Second by Commissioner Koppenhafer

and carried. (See attached)

COUNTY COMMISSIONER REPORT: Topics within the Commissioners reports included:

Commissioner Lindsay Reported on the attended Cortez City Council meeting, discussed the

attended Republican Lincoln Day Dinner event, constituent discussions and National EMS

Week.

Commissioner Koppenhafer discussed the Triple A Board meeting, reported that the Director’s

position will be posted soon, and mentioned the scheduled Mancos Town Council meeting.

Commissioner Candelaria: discussed the attended Enterprise / Montezuma County Fleet

Analysis meeting, the Ironwood property site visit, the National Hospital week luncheon, the

OREC Outdoor Recreation Industry Office plan analysis given during the Monday Workshop, an

update on the Spruce Creek Fire and the Facebook page for the San Juan National Forest.

Montezuma County Commissioner Minutes May 21, 2024 Page 63

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MOTION TO ADJOURN: Commissioner Lindsay moved to adjourn, seconded by

Commissioner Koppenhafer and carried.

CORRESPONDENCE: The following correspondence was read and noted: The Outdoor

Recreation Industry Office (OREC) Plan and the First Quarter Financial update.

MEETING ADJOURNED: 9:27 a.m.

Clerk May 21, 2024 Chairman

Montezuma County Commissioner Minutes May 21, 2024 Page 64

PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

MONTEZUMA COUNTY, COLORADO

May 23, 2024

STATE OF COLORADO )

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COUNTY OF MONTEZUMA )

At a scheduled special meeting of the Board of Commissioners, Montezuma County, Colorado,

held on Thursday May 23, 2024 at the Montezuma County Administration building in Cortez,

Colorado, there were present:

Jim Candelaria, Chairman

Kent Lindsay, Vice Chairman (By phone)

Gerald Koppenhafer, Commissioner of Deeds

Travis Anderson, County Administrator

Ian MacLaren, County Attorney

Kim Percell, County Clerk.

CHAIRMAN, CANDELARIA opened the special meeting of May 23, 2024 with the Pledge of

Allegiance.

EXECUTIVE SESSION Pursuant to Attorney MacLaren’s suggestion, Commissioner

Koppenhafer moved to go into executive session for a conference with the attorney for the

purpose of receiving legal advice on specific legal questions under C.R.S. Section 24-6-

402(4)(b). Seconded by Commissioner Candelaria and carried. Included in the session will be;

Commissioners Candelaria, and Koppenhafer, Commissioner Lindsay by phone, Administrator

Anderson, Attorney MacLaren, Landfill Manager, Mel Jarmon and Clerk Percell. Topics for the

executive session were legal advice on the Cell 5 Excavation contract from CON-SY Inc.

Commissioner Koppenhafer moved to exit the executive session, seconded by Commissioner

Candelaria and carried. (See attached)

DISCUSSION: Landfill Manager, Mel Jarmon presented a corrected price for the Cell 5

excavation contract from CON-SY Inc. The corrected price included a guaranteed maximum of

$1,438.233.13. Commissioner Koppenhafer moved to accept the change order for the Landfill

Cell 5 contract, to increase the amount of the contract for the construction of the cell to

$1,438.233.13. Second by Commissioner Lindsay and carried. (See attached)

Montezuma County Commissioner Minutes May 23, 2024 Page 65

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MOTION TO ADJOURN: was made by Commissioner Lindsay seconded by Commissioner

Koppenhafer and carried.

MEETING ADJOURNED: 9:27 a.m.

County Clerk May 23, 2024 Chairman

Montezuma County Commissioner Minutes May 23, 2024 Page 66

PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

MONTEZUMA COUNTY, COLORADO

June 4, 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 June 4, 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 June 4, 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, May 21, 2024 and also the

proceedings for the Board of County Commissioner of Montezuma County for May 23, 2024 as

presented. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Lindsay and carried.

PUBLIC HEARING: It being the time set aside a rescheduled public hearing is held for review

and determination regarding a proposed 3 Lot Minor Subdivision and AR10-34 Rezoning

Application, submitted by Margaret Johnson Gaddis Estate; agent: Keenen Lovett, on

property located at 40752 Road J, Mancos, CO, consisting of 69 acres, more or less, located east

of Road 39, south of Road J, situated in Section 32, Township 36N, Range 13W, N.M.P.M. The

roll was called, the public notice read, and the proceedings were recorded for the record. Agent,

Lovett 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 3 Lot Minor Subdivision and AR10-34 Rezoning

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Application, submitted by Margaret Johnson Gaddis Estate; on property located at 40752 Road J,

Mancos, CO, consisting of 69 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 review and

determination regarding a proposed High Impact Permit Amendment Application to High Impact

Permit #622, submitted by Empire Electric Association, Inc; agent: Christopher Snyder, on

property located at 23999 Road L.4, Cortez, CO, consisting of 36.98 acres, more or less, all

located north of Road L, west of Hwy 491, situated in Section 16, T.36N, R.16W, N.M.P.M.

The roll was called, the public notice read, and the proceedings were recorded for the record.

Commissioner Lindsay recused himself from the proceedings. Agent, Snyder 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 proposed High Impact Permit Amendment Application to High Impact

Permit #622, submitted by Empire Electric Association, Inc; agent: Christopher Snyder, on

property located at 23999 Road L.4, Cortez, consisting of 36.98 acres. Second by Commissioner

Candelaria 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 review and

determination of a proposed Subdivision & AR3-9 Rezoning Application, submitted by Harvey

& Sharon Hackett and Ted & Shauna Gray, on property located at TBD Road H, Cortez, CO,

consisting of 41.32 acres, more or less, located south of Road H, east of Road 27, situated in

Section 4 Township 35N, Range 15W, N.M.P.M.. The roll was called, the public notice read,

and the proceedings were recorded for the record. Mr. Hackett 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 Warren Gaspar. 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 Subdivision & AR3-9 Rezoning

Application, submitted by Harvey & Sharon Hackett and Ted & Shauna Gray, on property

located at TBD Road H, Cortez, CO. Second by Commissioner Koppenhafer and carried.

Commissioner Candelaria closed the hearing at this time. (See attached)

PLANNING: Director, Don Haley along with Assistant, Jane S. Duncan presented for

signatures of a High Impact Permit & Special Use Permit, submitted by Northwest Pipeline,

LLC, agent: Stephan Knubel, on property located at 24970 Road 18, Pleasant View, CO,

consisting of 11.88 acres, more or less, located south of Road BB, east of Road 18, situated in

Section 10 Township 38N, Range 17W, N.M.P.M.

Director, Haley along with Assistant Duncan presented for signatures of a Variance submitted

by Montezuma Water Company, on property located at 27666 Road T, Dolores, CO,

consisting of 12.17 acres, more or less, located south of Road T, east of Hwy 145, situated in

Section 19, Township 37N, Range 15W, N.M.P.M.

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Director, Haley along with Assistant Duncan presented for signatures of a Mylar for a 2 Lot

Moderate Subdivision submitted by Andrew & Danyell Lahmann, on property located at

17593 Hwy 145, Dolores, CO, consisting of 16.93 acres, more or less, located east of Hwy 184,

north of Hwy 145, situated in Section 17, Township 37N, Range 15W, N.M.P.M.

PUBLIC COMMENT: Public comment was made by Lori York, Susan Kemnetz Carolyn

Lucas, Melani Filener, Paulette Gasner and Allen Maez.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

The Montezuma County Clerk & Recorder, Kim Percell presented a proposed

Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) between Montezuma County and the Montezuma County

Clerk & Recorder related to the County question that will be included on the 2024 November

General Election ballot. Commissioner Koppenhafer moved to approve the Intergovernmental

Agreement and appoint Travis Anderson as the designated Election official. Second by

Commissioner Lindsay and carried. (See attached)

DISCUSSION: The discussion related to the Dan Hoch non-compliant A/R property on Road L

was tabled to another time.

GRANT DISCUSSIONS: Robert Dobry, County Grant Coordinator, met with the

Commissioners to discuss the following Montezuma County Grant Applications:

The Montezuma County Sheriff’s Office (BJA) Bureau of Justice Assistance Bulletproof

Vest Partnership Program, in the total amount of $14,220.00 with matching funds $7,110.00.

Commissioner Lindsay moved to approve the BJA Bulletproof Vest Partnership Program grant

application, in the amount of $14,220.00. Second by Commissioner Lindsay and carried. (See

attached)

The Montezuma County Sheriff’s Office Colorado Judicial Department, 24/25 Court Security

Cash Fund Grant Award in the amount of $65,000. Commissioner Koppenhafer moved to

sign the 2024 - 2025 Court Security Cash Fund Grant Award of $65,000. Second by

Commissioner Lindsay and carried. (See attached)

The Montezuma County Coroner’s, CDPHE Overdose Data in Action 2024-2025 grant, in

the amount up to $45,000.00. Commissioner Lindsay moved to approve the CDPHE Colorado

Department of Public Health and Environment, Overdose Data in Action 2024-2025 grant

application, in the amount up to $45,000.00. The motion was seconded by Commissioner

Koppenhafer and carried. (See attached)

The Montezuma County Public Health Department and (CDPHE) Colorado Department of

Public Health and Environment, Office of Public Health Practice, Planning and Local

Partnership grant application, in the mount of $203,630.00. Commissioner Koppenhafer

moved to approve the CDPHE Office of Public Health Practice, Planning and Local Partnership

grant application submission form, in the amount of $203,630.00. Second by Commissioner

Lindsay and carried. (See attached)

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The Montezuma County Public Health Department 2024 & 2025 (OEPR) Office of

Emergency Response and Preparedness grant in the amount of $52,944.00. Commissioner

Lindsay moved to authorize the Chairman to sign the OEPR grant 24-25, Department of Public

Health and Environment. Second by Commissioner Koppenhafer and carried. (See attached)

COUNTY ATTORNEY REPORT: County Attorney, Ian MacLaren gave an update on the

Ironwood case, discussed the Leaf Properties complaint, and reported that the County Attorney

Conference was scheduled next week.

ADMINISTRATOR REPORT: County Administrator, Travis Anderson discussed the

attended CCI Conference, HB21-1110 and a break out session related to work force.

COUNTY COMMISSIONER REPORT: Topics within the Commissioners reports included:

Commissioner Koppenhafer discussed the attended CCI Conference, networking with the other

Colorado Commissioners the scheduled Ute Mountain Rodeo and the Shoshone hydroelectric

power plant water rights.

Commissioner Lindsay discussed the attended CCI Conference, new tax laws, Amendment 50

and the possible Amendment 108, the attended Legion Memorial Day breakfast and a letter

received from the Nick Fergis, and the Interstellar Alliance Social Experiment Group.

Commissioner Candelaria: discussed the attended CCI Conference, the attended Western

District meeting, the National Monument, a BLM presentation and orphan property lots, new tax

laws, Amendment 50 and the possible Amendment 108.

MOTION TO ADJOURN: Commissioner Lindsay moved to adjourn, seconded by

Commissioner Koppenhafer and carried.

CORRESPONDENCE: The following correspondence was read and noted: letter from the

Nick Fergis, and the Interstellar Alliance Social Experiment Group.

MEETING ADJOURNED: 10:11 a.m.

Clerk June 4, 2024 Chairman

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PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

MONTEZUMA COUNTY, COLORADO

June 11, 2024

STATE OF COLORADO )

) ss.

COUNTY OF MONTEZUMA )

At a regular meeting of the Board of Commissioners, Montezuma County, Colorado, held on

Tuesday June 11, 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 June 11, 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, June 4, 2024 as presented. 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 regarding a proposed Subdivision Application for an Amendment to Lot 1 of the

Moores Minor Subdivision, submitted by Patrick & Melinda Curtis, on property located at

TBD Road 38, Mancos, CO, consisting of 29.92 acres, more or less, located south of Road G,

east of Road 38, 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. Mrs. Curtis 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 for denial based on the fact that water taps have not been purchased for the

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properties at issue in the subdivision application. 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 a proposed 3 Lot Minor Subdivision & AR3-9 Rezoning Application submitted by

Rocky Wilson, on property located at 12880 Road 31, Mancos, CO, consisting of 37.03 acres,

more or less, located east of Road 29, north of Hwy 160, situated in Section 10, Township 36N,

Range 15W, N.M.P.M. The roll was called, the public notice read, and the proceedings were

recorded for the record. Mr. Wilson 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 proposed 3 Lot Minor

Subdivision & AR3-9 Rezoning Application submitted by Rocky Wilson, on property located at

12880 Road 31, Mancos, CO. Second by Commissioner Lindsay and carried. Commissioner

Candelaria closed the hearing at this time. (See attached)

PLANNING: Director, Haley along with Assistant, Duncan presented for signatures a Mylar

for a Subdivision Amendment and AR3-9 Rezoning to Lot C of the Crooked Cottonwood

Subdivision, submitted by Gary Ellson, on property located at TBD Road 32.75, Mancos, CO,

consisting of 24.08 acres, more or less, located west of Road 33, north of Road P, situated in

Section 1, Township 36N, Range 15W, N.M.P.M.

PUBLIC COMMENT: No public comment was made.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

GRANT DISCUSSIONS: Robert Dobry, County Grant Coordinator, met with the

Commissioners to discuss the following Montezuma County Grant Applications:

During the Monday Workshop IT Director, Jim McClain met with the Commissioners to

present for approval, the Department of Homeland Security, Emergency Management State

(DHSEM) State / Local Cybersecurity grant – Crowdstrike Falcon, in the total amount of

$70,000.00. Commissioner Koppenhafer moved to approve the Grant Application Submission

form to the Department of Homeland Security, Emergency Management State / Local

Cybersecurity grant – Crowdstrike Falcon application, in the amount of $70,000.00. Second by

Commissioner Lindsay and carried. (See attached)

During the Monday Workshop Sheriff Nowlin presented the Colorado Trusted

Interoperability Platform Grant, OAJJA Behavioral Health Information and Data Sharing

Grant in the amount of $20,000.00. Commissioner Koppenhafer moved to approve the

Montezuma County Grant Application Submission Form for the OAJJA Behavioral Health

Information and Data Sharing Grant, in the amount of $20,000.00, with no match. Second by

Commissioner Lindsay and carried. (See attached)

LETTER OF SUPPORT: A letter of support, addressed to Meg Taylor Vice president Rocky

Mountain Health Plans related to the support of RMHP’s BH ASO proposal, strategy and

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commitments was presented for approval. Commissioner Koppenhafer moved to sign the letter

of support for Rocky Mountain Health Plans support of their proposed strategy and

commitments. Second by Commissioner Lindsay and carried. (See attached)

DISCUSSION: During the Monday Workshop Road & Bridge Equipment Manager, Shane

Higman met with the Commissioners to discuss the purchase of a pothole truck for the Road &

Bridge Department. Commissioner Lindsay moved to approve and accept the bid from Hellman

Chevrolet, Delta Colorado, in the amount of $41,900.00, for the 2018 Ford F350, for the Road

& Bridge pothole truck. Second by Commissioner Koppenhafer and carried. (See attached)

DISCUSSION: The discussion related to the Rules Pertaining to Licensure of Ground

Ambulance Services was tabled to a later date.

DISCUSSION: During the Monday Workshop a discussion was held related to the Authorized

Signature Sheet for the CDBG Calkins Commons – Finance/Legal. Commissioner Lindsay

moved to authorize the Chairman, Commissioner Candelaria to sign the Signature Sheet for the

Colorado Department of Local Affairs Division of Housing, for funds, for the Calkins Commons.

Second by Commissioner Koppenhafer and carried. (See attached)

EXECUTIVE SESSION Pursuant to Attorney MacLaren’s suggestion, Commissioner Lindsay

moved to go into executive session for a conference with the attorney for the purpose of

receiving legal advice on specific legal questions under C.R.S. Section 24-6-402(4)(b).

Seconded by Commissioner Koppenhafer and carried. Included in the session will be;

Commissioners Candelaria, Lindsay and Koppenhafer, Administrator Anderson, Attorney

MacLaren, Planning Director, Haley and Clerk Percell. Topics for the executive session were

legal advice on cleanup options for the Ironwood facility. Commissioner Lindsay moved to go

out of executive session, seconded by Commissioner Koppenhafer and carried. (See attached)

COUNTY ATTORNEY REPORT: County Attorney, Ian MacLaren gave an update on the

Ironwood case and reported on the attended County Attorney Conference. Topics discussed

included: accessibility in House Bill 21-1110, House Bill 24-1454, Treasurer’s Deeds, new

legislation, a legislative update, Senate Bill 24-212, unfunded mandates, and a tribute to former

County Attorney Bob Slough.

ADMINISTRATOR REPORT: County Administrator, Travis Anderson reported that he

had been very busy with meetings, including the CIP Program meeting and a meeting held with

the Town Administrator of Dolores.

COUNTY COMMISSIONER REPORT: Topics within the Commissioners reports included:

Commissioner Koppenhafer discussed the postponement of the Triple A meeting, the attended

Ute Mountain Roundup Rodeo, the scheduled Montezuma Valley Irrigation meeting and a

scheduled Southwest Water Conservation District meeting.

Commissioner Lindsay reported that he would be attending the scheduled Cortez City Council

meeting.

Commissioner Candelaria: discussed the Ute Mountain Roundup Rodeo and the Departmental

reports presented during the Monday Workshop.

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MOTION TO ADJOURN: Commissioner Lindsay moved to adjourn, seconded by

Commissioner Koppenhafer and carried.

CORRESPONDENCE: The following correspondence was read and noted: the Emergency

Manager’s Monthly Situation Report, the Colorado Department of Transportation Report, and

the Montezuma County Fairgrounds June 2024 report. (See attached)

MEETING ADJOURNED: 10:31 a.m.

Clerk June 11, 2024 Chairman

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PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

MONTEZUMA COUNTY, COLORADO

June 18, 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 June 18, 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 June 18, 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, June 11, 2024 as presented. Motion

was seconded by Commissioner Lindsay and carried.

PLANNING: Director, Don Haley along with Assistant, S. Jane Duncan presented for

signatures of a revised Mylar for a 7 Lot Major Subdivision submitted by Charles & Laurie

Hall, on property located at 13136 Road 32, Mancos, CO, consisting of 36.80 acres, more or

less, located east of Road 32, south of Road P, situated in Section 1, Township 36N, Range 15W,

N.M.P.M.

Director, Haley along with Assistant, Duncan presented for signatures of a High Impact Permit

Amendment to High Impact Permit #622, submitted by Empire Electric Association, Inc;

agent: Christopher Snyder, on property located at 23999 Road L.4, Cortez, CO, consisting of

36.98 acres, more or less, all located north of Road L, west of Hwy 491, situated in Section 16,

T.36N, R.16W, N.M.P.M.

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PUBLIC COMMENT: No public comment was made.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

RESOLUTION: Resolution #6-2024, a resolution granting and delegating signatory authority

for Calkins Commons Housing Project, was presented for approval. Commissioner

Koppenhafer moved to approve Resolution #6-2024, a resolution granting and delegating

signatory authority for Calkins Commons Housing Project, to Travis Anderson the County

Administrator. Second by Commissioner Lindsay and carried. (See attached)

GRANT DISCUSSIONS: Robert Dobry, County Grant Coordinator, met with the

Commissioners to discuss the following Montezuma County Grant Applications:

The Montezuma County Grant Application Submittal Form for the Montezuma County Public

Health’s, Colorado Department of Human Services, Diaper Program Grant in the amount

of $55,039.05. Commissioner Koppenhafer moved to approve the Montezuma County Grant

Application Submission form for the Public Health Department, for the Diaper Program,

reimbursement of $55,039.05, with no matching funds attached. Second by Commissioner

Lindsay and carried. (See attached)

ORDINANCE: Ordinance #1-2024, an ordinance permitting the lawful possession of

firearms in Government Buildings owned by Montezuma County was presented for

approval. Commissioner Koppenhafer moved to approve Ordinance #1-2024, an ordinance

permitting the lawful possession of firearms in Government Buildings owned by Montezuma

County. Second by Commissioner Lindsay and carried. (See attached)

EXECUTIVE SESSION Pursuant to Attorney MacLaren’s suggestion, the scheduled Executive

Session and the Ironwood cleanup discussion, would be tabled to a future meeting.

COUNTY ATTORNEY REPORT: County Attorney, Ian MacLaren reported that he and

Public Health Director, Bobbi Lock had been working on the policies and procedures for the

Ambulance Local Authorization, and reported that the Resolution would be presented next week.

Attorney MacLaren also discussed the Leaf Properties Complaint.

ADMINISTRATOR REPORT: County Administrator, Travis Anderson reported that he

had been working on budgets and job descriptions for available positions.

COUNTY COMMISSIONER REPORT: Topics within the Commissioners reports included:

Commissioner Lindsay reported on the attended Cortez City Council meeting, discussed

constituent emails related to the P&Z public hearings, recent vehicle accidents on South

Broadway and the current fire dangers.

Commissioner Koppenhafer discussed the attended Southwest Water Conservation Board

meeting and the Mancos Burro Festival event.

Commissioner Candelaria: discussed the attended Southwest TPR meeting, and gave an

overview of the Public Lands report given during the Monday Workshop.

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MOTION TO ADJOURN: Commissioner Lindsay moved to adjourn, seconded by

Commissioner Koppenhafer and carried.

CORRESPONDENCE: The following correspondence was read and noted:

MEETING ADJOURNED: 9:21 a.m.

Clerk June 18, 2024 Chairman

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PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

MONTEZUMA COUNTY, COLORADO

June 25, 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 June 25, 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 June 25, 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, June 18, 2024 as presented. Motion

was seconded by Commissioner Lindsay and carried.

PLANNING: Director, Don Haley along with Assistant, S. Jane Duncan presented for

signatures of a Mylar a 3 Lot Minor Subdivision and AR10-34 Rezoning, submitted by

Margaret Johnson Gaddis Estate; agent: Keenen Lovett, on property located at 40752 Road

J, Mancos, CO, consisting of 69 acres, more or less, located east of Road 39, south of Road J,

situated in Section 32, Township 36N, Range 13W, N.M.P.M.

PUBLIC COMMENT: Public comment was made by Allen Maez.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

GRANT DISCUSSIONS: Robert Dobry, County Grant Coordinator, met with the

Commissioners to discuss the following grant applications:

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The Montezuma County Grant Application Submittal Form for the reimbursement of the Search

and Rescue, (CPW) Colorado Parks and Wildlife Keep Colorado Wild County Allocation

SAR and the lump sum CPW End of Year funding – SAR was presented for approval. A

discussion was held related to a 2% administration fee. Commissioner Koppenhafer moved to

approve the Montezuma County Grant Application Submission form, two different ones, the

(CPW) Colorado Parks and Wildlife, County allocation for the Search and Rescue, and the other

one for Colorado Parks and Wildlife, end of year funding for Search and Rescue. Second by

Commissioner Lindsay and carried. (See attached)

The Montezuma County Grant Application Submission Form for the Public Health’s

(SWORD) Southwest Opioid Response District’s, Montezuma County Community

Intervention Program in the amount or $77,548.00 was presented for approval. Commissioner

Koppenhafer moved to approve the Montezuma County Grant Application Submission Form

from the Public Health for the Montezuma County Community Intervention Program, from

Southwest Opioid Response District’s, in the lump sum of $77,548.00. Second by

Commissioner Lindsay and carried. (See attached)

BOARD OF SOCIAL SERVICES MONTHLY REPORT: It being the time set aside, the

Board of Social Services was conducted. Director, Kelli Hargraves and Finance Officer, Lori

Higgins were present. (See attached)

RESOLUTION: Resolution #7-2024, a Resolution Declaring Montezuma County’s Intent to

Require Ambulance Services to Obtain a “Local Authorization to Operate” prior to

operating within the County’s jurisdiction. Commissioner Koppenhafer moved to approve

resolution #7-2024, a resolution declaring Montezuma County’s intent to require ambulance

services to obtain a “Local Authorization to Operate” prior to operating within the County’s

jurisdiction. Second by Commissioner Lindsay and carried. (See attached)

COUNTY ATTORNEY REPORT: County Attorney, Ian MacLaren discussed the Leaf

Properties lawsuit and the Ironwood case.

ADMINISTRATOR REPORT: County Administrator, Travis Anderson discussed the

Benefits Committee meeting, SRS Title 3 funding, the Enterprise meeting and the Broad Band

issues with the 2210 Group. Administrator Anderson reported that one of the MOCO vehicles

had been in an accident and that (PIO) Public Information Officer Vicki Shaffer had received a

letter from the Gunnison County Office of Emergency Management for her “outstanding

service” on the bridge issue. (See attached)

COUNTY COMMISSIONER REPORT: Topics within the Commissioners reports included:

Commissioner Koppenhafer discussed the recent rain storms received within the County.

Commissioner Lindsay reported that he would be attending the scheduled Cortez City Council

meeting, reminded everyone that it is Election Day and discussed the attended Empire Election

Annual meeting.

Commissioner Candelaria: reported that the budget process discussions had begun, and

discussed the cancellation of the Party in the Park due to rain, the Monster Truck Show event,

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the attended Dolores Town Board meeting, the Monday Workshop and reminded everyone to

vote.

MOTION TO ADJOURN: Commissioner Lindsay moved to adjourn, seconded by

Commissioner Koppenhafer and carried.

CORRESPONDENCE: The following correspondence was read and noted:

MEETING ADJOURNED: 9:38 a.m.

Clerk June 25, 2024 Chairman

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PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

MONTEZUMA COUNTY, COLORADO

July 2, 2024

STATE OF COLORADO )

) ss.

COUNTY OF MONTEZUMA )

At a regular meeting of the Board of Commissioners, Montezuma County, Colorado, held on

Tuesday July 2, 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 July 2, 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, June 25, 2024 as presented. Motion

was seconded by Commissioner Lindsay and carried.

PUBLIC COMMENT: No public comment was made.

SPECIAL EVENT LIQUOR LICENSE: Chief Deputy Clerk, Malinda Fuller presented for

approval a Special Event liquor license application for the Mancos Valley Summer Brewfest.

The event is scheduled for August 17, 2024 from 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. The discussion was

postponed until the July 9

meeting. (See attached)

UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

DISCUSSION: The discussion related to the Fixed Route Service Feasibility Study was

continued to a later date. (See attached)

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DISCUSSION: The discussion related to the Data Use with Chestnut Health Systems

Agreement (JBBS Grant) was postponed to the July 9

meeting. (See attached)

DISCUSSION: During the Monday Workshop a discussion was held related to the Asphalt /

Blade Patching Project along with the proposed Road Project Agreement between

Montezuma, County and the USDA Forest Service San Juan National Forest.

Commissioner Koppenhafer moved to approve the Road Project Agreement between

Montezuma, County and the USDA Forest Service San Juan National Forest. Second by

Commissioner Lindsay and carried. (See attached)

COUNTY ATTORNEY REPORT: County Attorney, Ian MacLaren gave an update on the

Leaf Properties lawsuit and the Fair Board complaint.

ADMINISTRATOR REPORT: County Administrator, Travis Anderson discussed 2025

Department budget presentations, Private Activity Bond information, Title 3 funding, CIP fund

reallocations, and discussions with County Administrators related to the costs for collective

bargaining.

COUNTY COMMISSIONER REPORT: Topics within the Commissioners reports included:

Commissioner Koppenhafer discussed the attended Mancos Town Board meeting.

Commissioner Lindsay reported on the attended Cortez City Council meeting.

Commissioner Candelaria: discussed budget presentations, the attended Housing Authority

meeting, the attended Energy Conference, gave an overview of the Monday Workshop, a

meeting with the Emergency Manager, Title 3 funding and the SRS funds.

MOTION TO ADJOURN: Commissioner Lindsay moved to adjourn, seconded by

Commissioner Koppenhafer and carried.

Chairman Candelaria announced the meeting would reconvene at 1:30 p.m., as the Board of

County Health.

CORRESPONDENCE: The following correspondence was read and noted: the Southwest

Health System’s Care Close to Home presentation.

MEETING ADJOURNED: 9:21a.m.

Clerk July 2, 2024 Chairman

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PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

MONTEZUMA COUNTY, COLORADO

July 9, 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 July 9, 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 July 9, 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, July 2, 2024 as presented. 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 regarding a proposed Subdivision Amendment Application to Lot 1 of the Ireland

Subdivision and AR3-9 Rezoning submitted by Braden Jones, on property located at 38511

Road H, Mancos, CO, consisting of 20.41 acres, more or less, located east of Hwy 160, north of

Road H, situated in Section 36, Township 36N, Range 14W, N.M.P.M. The roll was called, the

public notice read, and the proceedings were recorded for the record. Mr. Jones 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 Erick Ireland.

Hearing no further public comment that portion of the hearing was closed. After hearing all the

evidence presented Commissioner Lindsay moved to accept the proposed Subdivision

Amendment Application to Lot 1 of the Ireland Subdivision and AR3-9 Rezoning submitted by

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Braden Jones, on property located at 38511 Road H, 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

signatures, a Mylar for a Subdivision Amendment of Lot B of the Wyatt West Ranch

Subdivision & Boundary Line Adjustment, submitted by C&G Slice of Life, LLC, on property

located at 13968 Road 42, Mancos, CO, consisting of 28 acres, more or less, and Johnny &

Machelle Stinson, on property located at 13750 Road 42, Mancos, CO, consisting of 62 acres,

more or less, both located north of Hwy 160 and west of Road 42, situated in Section 2,

Township 36N, Range 13W, N.M.P.M

PUBLIC HEARING: It being the time set aside a public hearing is held for review and

determination regarding a proposed 2 Lot Moderate Subdivision & AR3-9 Rezoning

Application, submitted by David Kimble & Falena Hunter, on property located at TBD Road

H, Cortez, CO, consisting of 14.72 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. Mr. Kimble 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 2 Lot Moderate Subdivision & AR3-9 Rezoning Application, submitted by

David Kimble & Falena Hunter, on property located at TBD Road H, Cortez, CO, consisting of

14.72 acres, more or less. Seconded by Commissioner Lindsay and carried. Commissioner

Candelaria closed the hearing at this time. (See attached)

ADMINISTRATOR REPORT: County Administrator, Travis Anderson mentioned

administrative functions and budget discussions.

COUNTY CLERK & RECORDER: County Clerk, Kim Percell discussed the recently held

June Primary and a statutory recount for the HD58 Republican Candidates race.

PUBLIC HEARING: It being the time set aside a public hearing is held for review and

determination regarding a proposed High Impact Permit Application, submitted by Montezuma

Water Company; agent: Steve Bowman, on property located at 27666 Road T, Dolores, CO,

consisting of 12.17 acres, more or less, located south of Road T, west of Hwy 145, situated in

Section 19 Township 37N, Range 15W, N.M.P.M. The roll was called, the public notice read,

and the proceedings were recorded for the record. Agent, Bowman 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 High Impact Permit Application, submitted by Montezuma Water Company; agent:

Steve Bowman, on property located at 27666 Road T, Dolores. Second by Commissioner

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Koppenhafer and carried. Commissioner Candelaria closed the hearing at this time. (See

attached)

DISCUSSION: During the Monday Workshop Maintenance Supervisor, Dustin Sattler met

with the Commissioners to present proposals for the replacement of the HVAC unit at Annex III.

Commissioner Lindsay moved to accept the bid from Winair Company, in the amount of

$6394.28, plus the addition of the rental of a crane. Second by Commissioner Koppenhafer and

carried. (See attached)

DISCUSSION: During the Monday Workshop Road & Bridge Equipment Manager, Shane

Higman presented the 2024 vehicles for sale list. The vehicles will be listed on the

https://www.publicsurplus.com and will be available for purchase.

PUBLIC HEARING: It being the time set aside a public hearing is held for review and

determination regarding a proposed Subdivision Amendment and AR3-9 Rezoning Application

to Lots 3 & 4 of the Lost Canyon Estates Subdivision, submitted by Chris Robertson &

Joanie Allencastre; agent: Bill Stanley, on properties located at 30076 & TBD Road S.6,

Dolores, CO, consisting of 0.32 acres, more or less & 0.56 acres, more or less, both located east

of Hwy 184, south of Road S.6, situated in Section 22, Township 37N, Range 15W, N.M.P.M.

The roll was called, the public notice read, and the proceedings were recorded for the record.

Agent, Stanley 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 proposed Subdivision Amendment and AR3-

9 Rezoning Application to Lots 3 & 4 of the Lost Canyon Estates Subdivision, submitted by

Chris Robertson & Joanie Allencastre; agent: Bill Stanley, on properties located at 30076 &

TBD Road S.6, Dolores. Second by Commissioner Lindsay and carried. Commissioner

Candelaria closed the hearing at this time. (See attached)

DISCUSSION: Administrator Anderson gave an overview of the discussion held during the

Monday workshop related to the (PAB) Private Activity Bond Allocation. No formal action

was taken at this time. (See attached)

DISCUSSION: During the Monday Workshop Road Superintendent, Rob Englehart

presented for approval, the Challenge Cost Share Agreement between Montezuma, County

of, and the USDA Forest Service San Juan National Forest, related to the Ormiston and

Beaver Rim gravel pits. Commissioner Koppenhafer moved to approve Forest Service

Agreement #24-CS-11021300-029, Challenge Cost Share Agreement between Montezuma,

County and the USDA Forest Service, for the Ormiston Point pit and the Beaver Rim gravel pit,

aggregate crushing. Second by Commissioner Lindsay and carried. (See attached)

PUBLIC HEARING: It being the time set aside a public hearing is held for review and

determination regarding of a proposed 2 Lot Moderate Subdivision & AR3-9 Rezoning

Application, submitted by Barbara Benavidez, LeAnn Siglin & Kenneth Gallegos, on

property located at 14852 Road 29, Dolores, CO, consisting of 11.84 acres, more or less, located

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south of Road 29, west of Road 29.75, situated in Section 33, Township 37N, Range 15W,

N.M.P.M. The roll was called, the public notice read, and the proceedings were recorded for the

record. Ms. Benavidez and Ms. Siglin 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 Lindsay moved to continue the Public

Hearing to July 23, 2024, at 9:15 a.m. Second by Commissioner Koppenhafer and carried. (See

attached)

PUBLIC HEARING: No public hearing was held. The application of a proposed High

Impact/Special Use Permit Application for a proposed Organic Biochar Facility, submitted by

Palaterra-USA, LLC; agent: Rolfe Schwenninger, located at 27930 & 27736 Road T, Dolores,

CO, consisting of 19.62 & 45.48 acres respectively, more or less, located west of Hwy 145, south

of Road T, situated in Section 19, Township 37N, Range 15W, N.M.P.M. was WITHDRAWN by

the applicant. (See attached)

PUBLIC COMMENT: Public comment was made by Roy Gettier, Dean Valdez, Ingrid

Ward, Melisa Valdez, Julia Anderson, Ty Koppenhafer, Colleen Edwards, and Sheila

Wheeler.

COUNTY ATTORNEY REPORT: County Attorney, Ian MacLaren discussed the JBBS

grant with a modification to the data agreement and gave an update on the Leaf Properties

lawsuit.

COUNTY COMMISSIONER REPORT: Topics within the Commissioners reports included:

Commissioner Lindsay discussed the July 4

holiday and the scheduled Cortez City Council

meeting.

Commissioner Koppenhafer discussed constituent phone calls related to the Weed Program.

Commissioner Candelaria: discussed property owner land stewardship, budget presentations,

gave an overview of the Monday Workshop, and the attended Dolores Trustee Meeting, then

discussed the Commissioner’s responsibilities to follow Colorado Statute.

MOTION TO ADJOURN: Commissioner Lindsay moved to adjourn, seconded by

Commissioner Koppenhafer and carried.

CORRESPONDENCE: The following correspondence was read and noted: Proposed 2024

Road Map Changes, the June 2024 Montezuma County Office of Emergency Management

Monthly Situation Report.

MEETING ADJOURNED: 10:31 a.m.

Clerk July 9, 2024 Chairman

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PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

MONTEZUMA COUNTY, COLORADO

July 23, 2024

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COUNTY OF MONTEZUMA )

At a regular meeting of the Board of Commissioners, Montezuma County, Colorado, held on

Tuesday July 23, 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 July 23, 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, July 9, 2024 as presented. Motion

was seconded by Commissioner Lindsay and carried.

PUBLIC HEARING: The public hearing scheduled for review and determination of a proposed

Subdivision Amendment & AR3-9 Rezoning Application to Lot #1 of Clarence Williams 2 Lot

Minor Subdivision submitted by Robert Williams; agent: Darryl Dempsey, on property

located at 24499 Road G.1, Cortez, CO, consisting of 21.54 acres, more or less, located east of

Hwy 160/491, north of Road G, situated in Section 3, Township 35N, Range 16W, N.M.P.M.,

was re-noticed and scheduled for July 30, 2024.

PLANNING: Director, Don Haley along with Assistant, S. Jane Duncan presented for

discussion and approval of a Zoning Variance Application, submitted by Bill F. Ragland &

Sons, on property located at TBD Hwy 184, Dolores, CO, consisting of 156.99 acres, more or

less, located south of Hwy 184 and east of Road 23.5, situated in Section 3, Township 37N,

Range 16W, N.M.P.M., and Stoner Top, Inc., on property located at 23966 Hwy 184, Dolores,

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CO, consisting of 15.68 acres, more or less, located south of Hwy 184 and east of Road 23.5,

situated in Section 9, Township 37N, Range 16W, N.M.P.M. Mr. Ragland was present.

Commissioner Lindsay moved to postpone this for one week from today, at 9:20 a.m. Second by

Commissioner Koppenhafer and carried. (Tabled to July 30, 2024 at 9:20 am) (See attached)

PLANNING: Director, Haley along with Assistant, Duncan presented for discussion and

approval of a Boundary Line Adjustment Application, submitted by Bill F. Ragland & Sons, on

property located at TBD Hwy 184, Dolores, CO, consisting of 156.99 acres, more or less, located

south of Hwy 184 and east of Road 23.5, situated in Section 3, Township 37N, Range 16W,

N.M.P.M., and Stoner Top, Inc., on property located at 23966 Hwy 184, Dolores, CO,

consisting of 15.68 acres, more or less, located south of Hwy 184 and east of Road 23.5, situated

in Section 9, Township 37N, Range 16W, N.M.P.M. Tabled to the July 30

meeting. (See

attached)

PLANNING: Director, Haley along with Assistant, Duncan presented for discussion and

approval of a Setback Variance Application, submitted by Barbara Benavidez, LeAnn Siglin &

Kenneth Gallegos, on property located at 14852 Road 29, Dolores, CO, consisting of 11.84

acres, more or less, located south of Road 29, west of Road 29.75, situated in Section 33,

Township 37N, Range 15W, N.M.P.M. Commissioner Lindsay moved to approve the variance

application, submitted by Barbara Benavidez, LeAnn Siglin and Kenneth Gallegos, on property

located at 14852 Road 29, Dolores. Second by Commissioner Koppenhafer and carried. (See