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Alamosa County public meetings in 2022

24 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Wed Dec 21, 2022

Alamosa County Board of County Commissioners

County board to hold public hearings on subdivision plats and special use permits

The Alamosa County Board of County Commissioners will hold a regular meeting with public hearings on a major subdivision final plat, special use permits, and a supplemental budget. The board will also consider consent agenda items, appointments, and an executive session for legal advice. The meeting includes a farewell to Commissioner Michael Yohn.

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✓ Decided: Board approves airport grant applications and secure transportation licensing

The Board approved two FAA grant applications for a Snow Removal Equipment building and adopted a resolution for secure mental health transportation licensing. Other actions included approving a major subdivision final plat and the 2023 Certification of Mill Levy.

Wed Nov 16, 2022

Alamosa County Board of County Commissioners

County board to hold public hearings on road easement, subdivisions, special use permits, and 2023 budget

The Alamosa County Board of County Commissioners will hold a regular meeting with multiple public hearings, including requests for a road easement vacation, a minor subdivision, several special use permits, a major subdivision preliminary plat, and the 2023 preliminary county budget. The board will also consider consent agenda items such as the treasurer's fund report and an intergovernmental agreement, and receive updates on a housing grant, public health, and a grader purchase.

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Wed Oct 26, 2022

Alamosa County Board of County Commissioners

County to consider 32-unit multifamily complex at public hearing

The Alamosa County Board of County Commissioners will hold a public hearing on a major site plan for a 32-unit multifamily complex, and will also discuss the 2023 county budget in a worksession. The agenda includes routine consent items such as grants, agreements, and appointments, along with public comment opportunities.

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✓ Decided: Commissioners deny site plan for 32-unit apartment complex

The Board denied a major site plan for a 32-unit multifamily residential project on McKinney Avenue due to concerns over neighborhood density and water infrastructure. Other actions included approving the 2023 meeting and holiday calendar and a lease agreement with TSA.

Wed Oct 12, 2022

Alamosa County Board of County Commissioners

County to hold public hearings on campground and two minor subdivisions

The Alamosa County Board of County Commissioners will hold public hearings on a special use permit for a campground and two minor subdivision requests. The board will also consider the 2023 preliminary budget, a proclamation for Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and other routine items.

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✓ Decided: Commissioners approve 2023 preliminary budget of $57.8M

The Board of County Commissioners approved the 2023 preliminary budget with total expenditures of $57,832,261 and revenues of $56,714,817, increasing the county's fund balance by $1,117,444. The budget includes a $2 hourly base wage adjustment for employees and uses ARPA funds over four years. Commissioners also approved a special use permit for a 25-dome geodesic cabin resort near the Great Sand Dunes, two minor subdivisions, and several other items.

Wed Sep 28, 2022

Alamosa County Board of County Commissioners

County to hold public hearings on subdivisions, grants, and 2023 budget

The Alamosa County Board of County Commissioners will hold a regular meeting with public hearings on minor subdivisions and a variance, consider a COVID-19 block grant application, and discuss the 2023 budget. The agenda also includes routine consent items and appointments.

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✓ Decided: County agrees to act as fiscal agent for La Puente CDBG grant

The Board unanimously approved acting as fiscal agent for a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) to help La Puente purchase and renovate the former Atencio's Market for use as a food bank. The decision followed a public hearing where many southside residents opposed the location, citing safety and property value concerns. The Board also approved the Rural Jump-Start program, the Trailhead Institute AmeriCorps agreement (subject to attorney review), and other consent agenda items.

Mon Sep 26, 2022

Alamosa County Board of County Commissioners

County commissioners to hear 2023 budget requests and discuss railroad tax forbearance

The San Luis Valley County Commissioners Association is meeting to hear updates and 2023 budget requests from various agencies, including the 12th Judicial District Attorney, CSU Extension, and Veterans Service. They will also discuss a 1041 regulations topic and hold an executive session on tax forbearance negotiations for the San Luis & Rio Grande Railroad.

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Wed Aug 31, 2022

Alamosa County Board of County Commissioners

County board to hold special meeting with executive session on property

The Alamosa County Board of County Commissioners is holding a special meeting on August 31, 2022. The agenda includes a public comment period and an executive session to discuss the purchase, acquisition, lease, transfer, or sale of real or personal property. No other substantive actions are listed.

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Wed Aug 24, 2022

Alamosa County Board of County Commissioners

County board to consider jail roof budget, subdivision, and audit appointments

The Alamosa County Board of County Commissioners will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes, bills, and consent agenda items, including a supplemental budget for the jail roof and a minor subdivision public hearing. They will also hear updates from various departments and consider appointments related to the 2021 audit and a CDBG grant application.

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✓ Decided: County accepts 2021 audit with repeated internal control findings

The Board unanimously accepted the 2021 audit presented by Wall, Smith, Bateman, which included an unmodified opinion but repeated findings of internal control weaknesses over the general ledger, TANF case files, and PFC reporting. The Board also approved serving as fiscal agent for La Puente's CDBG grant application to acquire a new food bank building, and approved a change order for jail roof repairs and reauthorization of Secure Rural School Payment.

Wed Aug 10, 2022

Alamosa County Board of County Commissioners

County to hold public hearing on minor subdivision and supplemental budget

The Alamosa County Board of County Commissioners will hold a regular meeting with a public hearing on a minor subdivision proposal and a supplemental budget resolution. The board will also consider a consent agenda item regarding a regional opioid settlement agreement and receive an update on veterans services.

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✓ Decided: County counters at $750K for Rite of Passage building sale

The Board approved a counter-offer of $750,000 to Roofers in Recovery for the Rite of Passage building, with conditions including fire suppression and Phase II environmental coverage. They also approved a $275,000 supplemental budget for the Sheriff's building roof replacement, a minor subdivision for Sonny Yohn (with Commissioner Yohn abstaining), and the Regional Opioid Settlement IGA. The meeting included updates on Veteran services and transportation programs.

Wed Jul 27, 2022

Alamosa County Board of County Commissioners

County board to hold public hearings on subdivision, special use permit, and tax appeals

The Alamosa County Board of County Commissioners will hold its regular meeting, including public hearings on a minor subdivision (Kazeck/Garcia) and a special use permit (Chris Mahoney), plus a Board of Equalization hearing for a property tax appeal by VAKA Holdings LLC. The board will also consider routine consent agenda items, appointments, and an executive session on property matters.

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Wed Jul 13, 2022

Alamosa County Board of County Commissioners

County board to hold public hearings on subdivision and campground permits

The Alamosa County Board of County Commissioners will hold public hearings on a minor subdivision request and a special use permit for a campground, along with routine consent agenda items and updates from county departments. The meeting includes presentations from the Land Use department, Adams State University, the Assessor, and the Convention & Visitors Bureau.

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✓ Decided: Board approves minor subdivision, campground permit, and $75K railroad loan

The Board unanimously approved a minor subdivision (22-002) for Regina Kazeck and Manuel Garcia, a special use permit (22-008) for a 10-site campground for Chris Mahoney, and a $75,000 advance loan to SLV DRG for the railroad, guaranteed to be repaid. The Board also approved the consent agenda, bills, and a $500 contribution to the 4H Booster Club.

Wed Jul 6, 2022

Alamosa County Board of County Commissioners

No agenda available for Alamosa County commissioners meeting

This meeting has no published agenda, so no specific decisions or discussions are listed. The agenda text only directs readers to review the minutes for any details.

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✓ Decided: Alamosa County appoints Mari Felix as interim clerk and recorder

The Board unanimously appointed Mari Felix as Interim Clerk & Recorder and authorized County Administrator Roni Wisdom to sign a contract with Teak Simonton as an election consultant. The Board discussed a request to loan $75,000 to the San Luis and Rio Grande Railroad but took no action, agreeing to wait until the next meeting.

Wed Jun 22, 2022

Alamosa County Board of County Commissioners

County board to hold public hearings on special use permit, site plan, and text amendments

The Alamosa County Board of County Commissioners will hold a regular meeting with public hearings on a special use permit for a residential duplex, a site plan review, and text amendments. They will also consider consent agenda items including human services contracts and a liquor license application, and receive updates on county projects and departments.

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✓ Decided: County approves $2/hr employee raise, roof contract, and railroad tax forbearance

The Board approved a $2 per hour salary increase for county employees effective June 12, 2022, awarded the Detention Roof Project to JRC for $273,218, and committed to forbear 50% of outstanding railroad taxes for 5 years. It also approved a Special Use Permit for SLV Local Foods Coalition, a distillery pub license for A. Carbone & Co., and a $25,000 contribution to the Veterans Memorial Park.

Wed Jun 8, 2022

Alamosa County Board of County Commissioners

County to consider campground, art installation, and land use code changes

The Alamosa County Board of County Commissioners is holding a regular meeting with public hearings on a special use permit for a campground, a site plan review for a landscape art installation, and a text amendment to the county land use code. The board will also consider consent agenda items, including a DBE program policy statement for the regional airport, and receive updates from the Great Sand Dunes National Park.

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✓ Decided: County approves Ramble Outdoors campground special use permit

The Board approved a special use permit for Ramble Outdoors to develop a campground near the Great Sand Dunes, with conditions including no on-site manager until phase 2. They also approved a site plan for a Black Cube land art installation, subject to conditions and the county's right to modify them. Text amendments to the Land Use Development Code were approved, including new rules for temporary RV occupancy.

Wed May 25, 2022

Alamosa County Board of County Commissioners

Alamosa County Board to discuss pedestrian bridge and various county contracts

The Board of County Commissioners will review several administrative agreements, including a project partner agreement with Southwest Conservation Corps. The meeting includes a worksession regarding the Pedestrian Bridge Project involving SLV GO and the City of Alamosa.

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✓ Decided: County sets park hours 6am-10pm, funds pedestrian bridge

The Board approved setting county park hours from 6am to 10pm to address overnight parking and related issues. It also approved a letter of support and $40,000 for the Pedestrian Bridge on Stadium Dr. A liquor license renewal for Rodeway Country Kitchen was tabled for a future public hearing. All other agenda items, including the consent agenda and bills, were approved unanimously.

Wed May 11, 2022

Alamosa County Board of County Commissioners

County board to consider supplemental budget, opioid settlement, and airport rental car proposals

The Alamosa County Board of County Commissioners will hold a regular meeting with public hearings and updates. They will consider a supplemental budget resolution, ratify an opioid settlement allocation, and receive updates on the pedestrian bridge project, veterans memorial park, and airport rental car service proposals. The agenda also includes routine approvals and a public comment period.

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✓ Decided: County approves car rental bid, supplemental budget, and consent agenda

The Board approved a car rental service contract with Country Car Rentals Inc. for the SLV Regional Airport, adopted Supplemental Budget Resolution 2022F2 increasing the General Fund by $250,000 for litigation costs, and approved the consent agenda including the opioid settlement allocation. All votes were unanimous with Commissioner Laske absent. No other substantive decisions were made; several items were discussed but not voted on.

Wed Apr 13, 2022

Alamosa County Board of County Commissioners

County board to hold hearings on setback variance and kennel special use permit

The Alamosa County Board of County Commissioners will hold a regular meeting with public hearings on a setback variance for Cooley Property Investments LLC and a special use permit for a kennel requested by John Furney and Donna Long. The board will also consider a consent agenda with routine items, including contracts, grants, and liquor license renewal, and receive updates on housing, public health, and an Xcel Energy transmission line project.

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Wed Mar 23, 2022

Alamosa County Board of County Commissioners

Alamosa County Board considers land use variances and airport service proposals

The Board of County Commissioners will review several public hearings regarding subdivision variances and special use permits. The meeting also includes presentations on wastewater monitoring, rural development, and essential air service proposals.

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✓ Decided: Board approves DenverAir for EAS service, awards wastewater contract

The Board unanimously recommended DenverAir for Essential Air Service at SLV Regional Airport, approved a contract with Broadbent & Associates for the Mosca Wastewater System groundwater monitoring plan, and approved several land use items including a variance, minor subdivision, and special use permit. All votes were unanimous except for one abstention on the Steve's Lawn Care agreement.

Wed Mar 9, 2022

Alamosa County Board of County Commissioners

County board to consider procurement policy changes and collective bargaining opposition

The Alamosa County Board of County Commissioners will hold a regular meeting to approve routine items, hear public comment, and receive updates from county officials. The consent agenda includes amendments to procurement policies, a resolution opposing state-mandated collective bargaining, and several agreements. The board will also hear presentations on the hazard mitigation plan, public health, broadband, and other county matters.

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Wed Feb 23, 2022

Alamosa County Board of County Commissioners

County board to discuss American Rescue Plan fund allocation

The Alamosa County Board of County Commissioners holds a regular meeting with a worksession on American Rescue Plan funds, plus a consent agenda including a highway tax report and airport concessions rent relief. The board will also hear an update from the sheriff and make appointments to the victim response unit. The meeting is largely routine, with no major rezonings or large contracts listed.

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✓ Decided: Board approves agenda, minutes, bills, and consent agenda unanimously

The Alamosa County Board of County Commissioners held a regular meeting on February 23, 2022, and unanimously approved the amended agenda, the February 9 minutes, county bills/obligations, and the consent agenda (including HUTF report, airport rescue grant agreement, and clerk's report). The board also recognized Olga Montano as the 2021 Victim Advocate Volunteer of the Year and heard a report from Sheriff Jackson on crime statistics, jail operations, and staffing. No substantive policy decisions were made; the meeting included an executive session on negotiations.

Wed Feb 9, 2022

Alamosa County Board of County Commissioners

Board considers marijuana facility permit and land use code amendments

The Alamosa County Board of County Commissioners will hold public hearings regarding a medical marijuana cultivation operation in Mosca and proposed changes to the County Land Use Code. The agenda also includes reviewing audit engagement letters, victim advocate agreements, and updates on census and commissioner districts.

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Tue Jan 25, 2022

Alamosa County Board of County Commissioners

No agenda available for Alamosa County commissioners meeting

This meeting has no published agenda. The agenda text states that there is no agenda available and directs readers to review the minutes.

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✓ Decided: County approves final plat, special use permit, and $295K supplemental budget

The Board approved the Major Subdivision Final Plat MJS 21-002 for Justin Johnson with conditions, the Special Use Permit 21-004 for Daniel Vigil's vehicle repair facility for three years, and Resolution 2022F1 increasing the Department of Human Services budget by $275,000 and the Lodging Tax Fund by $20,000. All motions were approved unanimously. The Board also approved the Avenu Termination Agreement and a new Hosting & Technology Support Services Agreement, and the Victim Advocate MOU for Costilla and Mineral County.

Mon Jan 24, 2022

Alamosa County Board of County Commissioners

Regional commissioners meet to hear updates on diversion program, transit study

The San Luis Valley County Commissioners Association is holding a regular meeting with agenda items including approval of minutes, public comment, and several informational updates. Presentations are scheduled on the Law Enforcement Assisted Diversion Program, Action 22, a community needs assessment, and a transit study update. No formal action is listed on these items.

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Tue Jan 11, 2022

Alamosa County Board of County Commissioners

County board to reorganize, hear health and emergency updates

The Alamosa County Board of County Commissioners will hold a regular meeting with routine approvals, a board reorganization resolution, and updates from county officials on land use, public health, and emergency management. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major policy decisions or public hearings listed.

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✓ Decided: Board approves 2022 reorganization, COVID vaccine policy, and grant applications

The Alamosa County Board of County Commissioners approved the 2022 reorganization resolution, appointing Michael Yohn as Chair and Lori Laske as Vice-Chair, along with numerous board appointments. They also approved an amended COVID-19 vaccination policy for home health, a Homeland Security grant application for airport backup generators, and the consent agenda including contracts for public health, aviation, and ValueWest. All votes were unanimous.