Chaffee County, Colorado

County Board

The Forest Health Council is meeting to review updated Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP) modeling. The body will also discuss grant coordination and the CFRI COSW AP Focus Group.

• CWPP updated modeling presentation by Tyler Beaton and Max Cook
• CFRI COSW AP Focus Group discussion
• Grant coordination discussion

County Board

The Airport Advisory Board is meeting to discuss a land lease agreement and review 2026 projects. The board will also review summaries of applicants and interviews for the Airport Board.

• Land lease agreement discussion
• Review of 2026 projects
• Airport Board applicants and interview summary

County Board

The Chaffee County Emergency Telephone Services Authority Board will approve the minutes from the May 28, 2026 meeting and receive the financial and treasurer reports. It will discuss a preliminary quote for dispatch equipment and confirm whether John DiGirolamo’s compensation increase is a salary change or a reimbursement. A coordinators report will also be presented.

• Preliminary dispatch equipment quote
• Confirmation of John DiGirolamo’s compensation increase or reimbursement
• Approval of minutes from 05/28/2026
• Financial report presentation
• Coordinators report

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The Chaffee County Emergency Services Council will review reports from 15 emergency support functions, discuss local training events, and approve minutes from a previous meeting.

• Approval of May 28, 2026 minutes
• Reports from ESF 1 (Transportation) through ESF 15 (External Affairs)
• Discussion of local events, drills, and training
• Next meeting scheduled for September 24, 2026

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The Chaffee County Planning Commission will convene to approve meeting minutes and consider a request to reduce wetland setbacks for County Road 350.

• Approval of meeting minutes
• Consideration of wetland setback reduction for 15099 County Road 350

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The Chaffee County Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting. The only agenda item is the River Village Manufactured Home Park Planned Development. No further details are provided in the agenda.

• River Village Manufactured Home Park Planned Development

County Board

The Chaffee County Recreation Council will meet to discuss follow-up on e-bike and e-moto meetings, review training needs, and coordinate trail grant applications.

• Partner updates round robin
• E-bikes/E-motos meetings follow-up
• Review Training Needs Spreadsheet
• Tentative Grant Applications
• Opportunity for Collaboration

Board of County Commissioners

The Board will consider approving minutes, paying bills, ratifying a grant and radio purchase, and acknowledging the sheriff's report. They will hold public hearings on a multi-year special event permit for Vapor Trail 125 and a variance request for Brown's Canyon subdivision access road dedication. Additionally, they will review comments on Colorado Parks and Wildlife's mule deer herd management plans.

• Proclamation recognizing July 16th as Rural Transit Day
• Ratify Central Mountain SBDC SBA Core Grant award agreement for FY26
• Ratify purchase of new radios for Emergency Medical Services
• Public hearing on multi-year special event permit for Vapor Trail 125 (Sept 2026+)
• Public hearing on Brown's Canyon Minor Subdivision Variance Request (parcel 353309400004)

Board of Commissioners Work Session - 2nd Monday

The Board of Commissioners is conducting a work session to receive updates from various county departments. No formal decisions, policies, or actions are adopted during this session.

• Quarterly update from the Office of Emergency Management
• Building Department update
• Emergency Medical Services quarterly update
• Progress report on implementation of 2020 Comprehensive Plan
• Updates from Chaffee Housing Authority and Central Mountain Small Business Development Center

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will consider approving liquor permits for the Optimist Club of Buena Vista and renewals for Cliff Hangers and Riverside Grill. The meeting also includes a public hearing on a rezoning request for the Corrigan property in Garfield and a continued hearing on a water safety project.

• Hearing to consider Optimist Club of Buena Vista Special Event Liquor Permit
• Hearing to consider Liquor License Renewal for Cliff Hangers Inc
• Hearing to consider Liquor License Renewal for Riverside Grill LLC
• Public Hearing to consider Corrigan Rezone (Residential Rural to Mixed Use Rural)
• Public Hearing to consider Intergovernmental Agreement with Pueblo Water for Clear Creek Dam safety project

The Board approved an intergovernmental agreement with Pueblo Water for the Clear Creek Dam safety project. Several land use items, including a subdivision variance and a rezoning request, were continued to future meeting dates.

• Approved June 16, 2026 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Fairgrounds fee payment from the General Fund for St. Jude's Hospital Fundraiser (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Agenda (unanimous)
• Continued Brown's Canyon Minor Subdivision Variance Request to July 14, 2026 (unanimous)
• Approved Intergovernmental Agreement with Pueblo Water for Clear Creek Dam safety project (unanimous)
• Continued Corrigan Parcels Rezone consideration to August 18, 2026 (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners Work Session - 1st Monday

The Board of County Commissioners holds a work session featuring updates from Mountain Valley Transit, the Office of Emergency Management, and progress on the Safe Streets for All project. Other discussions include the County Federal Lands Access Program 2026 application, pending legislative positions, and stakeholder meetings. No formal decisions are made at work sessions.

• Update from Mountain Valley Transit by Kate Garwood, MVT Board Chair
• Quarterly update from the Office of Emergency Management by William Plackner
• Progress update on Safe Streets for All project and Transportation Safety Action Plan by Garry Baker and Miles Cottom
• Update on County Federal Lands Access Program (FLAP) 2026 Application by Garry Baker
• Discussion on pending legislative positions by Commissioner Lucrezi

County Board

The Fair Committee will meet to discuss and decide on operational details for the upcoming county fair. Items include approval of minutes and reports, updates on the wash station and scale house sign, finalizing positions and duties for the fair and kids zone, sale details, parking lot safety, prizes for mutton bustin' and catch a pig, and finalizing added money for the rodeo.

• Finalize added money for rodeo
• Lock in fair and kids zone positions/duties
• Sale details for fair
• Parking lot safety planning
• Prizes for mutton bustin' and catch a pig

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The Chaffee County Board meeting on June 24, 2026, lists only one agenda item: 'Project Planning.' No further details are provided about the scope or nature of this discussion. The meeting will be held at the Chaffee County Fairgrounds and via Zoom.

• Only agenda item is 'Project Planning' with no specifics provided.

County Board

The Chaffee County Destination Management Council will hold a regular hybrid meeting on June 23, 2026. The main agenda item is a presentation and possible discussion of the DestinationiQ Report Deck. The meeting also includes public comment, approval of prior minutes, and council member reports.

• Presentation of DestinationiQ Report Deck (attached to agenda)

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Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a work session to discuss matters with Ashley Valdez and representatives from Xcel Energy. Per the agenda, no formal decisions, policies, or actions are adopted during work sessions.

• Discussion with Xcel Energy representatives

Board of County Commissioners

The Chaffee County Board of Commissioners will review and act on a consent agenda that includes a $50,000 allocation from the Lodging Tax Fund to license Placer.ai for destination marketing. It will also consider a lease amendment for the Valley View School House, a resolution on the Ramble Campground conditional use permit, and several intergovernmental agreements and contracts related to health services and dam safety. An executive session will be held for legal advice on possible agreements with the Sheriff’s Office.

• Authorize an additional $50,000 allocation from the Lodging Tax Fund to license Placer.ai for Destination Management and Marketing
• Approve lease amendment with GARNA for the Valley View School House
• Consider Resolution 2026-27 addressing BOCC decision on Ramble Campground conditional use permit
• Discuss renewal contract with Turn Key Health Clinics LLC for the Chaffee County Sheriff’s Office
• Consider intergovernmental agreements with Upper Arkansas Water Conservancy District and Pueblo Water for Cottonwood Dam and Clear Creek Dam safety projects

The Board approved multiple intergovernmental agreements and service contracts. They also appointed a new member to the Northern Chaffee County Library District Board.

• Approved June 9, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Agenda (unanimous)
• Approved Turn Key Health Clinics LLC renewal contract for Sheriff's Office (unanimous)
• Approved Upper Arkansas Water Conservancy District agreement for Cottonwood Dam project (unanimous)
• Tabled Pueblo Water agreement for Clear Creek Dam safety project until July 7, 2026 (unanimous)
• Approved Connect for Health Colorado service agreement for $89,800 (unanimous)
• Approved MOU with Salida School District for real estate transaction (unanimous)
• Appointed Stacey Will toevs to Northern Chaffee County Library District Board (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider a rezone application from Shane Corrigan for several parcels on Highway 50 in the historic townsite of Garfield, changing the zoning from Residential Rural to Mixed Use Rural. The commission will also appoint a Chair and Co-Chair for the upcoming year and approve minutes from the April 21, 2026 meeting.

• Corrigan Rezone: rezone 6 parcels on Hwy 50 from Residential Rural to Mixed Use Rural
• Appointment of Planning Commission Chair and Co-Chair
• Approval of April 21, 2026 meeting minutes

Board of Commissioners Work Session - 2nd Monday

The Chaffee County Board of Commissioners holds a work session with committee updates from the Landfill Committee, Human Services, and Public Health, followed by a presentation from the Chaffee Housing Trust executive director. No formal decisions or policy adoptions occur at work sessions.

• Landfill Committee report
• Human Services (sitting as County Board of Social Services) report
• Public Health (sitting as County Board of Health) report
• Chaffee Housing Trust Update by Executive Director Read McCulloch

Board of County Commissioners

The board will hold a public hearing on a conditional use permit for a campground along County Road 388 on state land. They are also set to approve consent agenda items including special event permits, resolution for Board of Equalization referees, and several grant-related actions. Liquor license hearings for two events and a renewal are scheduled under the hearing consent agenda. Additionally, the board will discuss a school district MOU for a real estate transaction and a USDA grant application.

• Public hearing on Ramble Campground at Pine Creek conditional use permit (parcel 300916200005, County Road 388)
• Hearings on special event liquor permits for High Lonesome 100 (July 18, 2026) and Sawatch Ascent 50k (September 27, 2026)
• Resolution 2026-25 approving special event permit for Colorado's Ride (August 10-12, 2026)
• Consideration of application to USDA Rural Business Development Grant program hubbed through Central Mountain Small Business Development Center
• Consideration of school district MOU for real estate transaction as discussed at June 8 work session

The Board of Commissioners denied a conditional use permit for the Ramble Campground at Pine Creek. The decision followed a public hearing regarding the proposed development on County Road 388. The Board cited concerns regarding demonstrated need and wildlife mitigation.

• Approved May 19, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Agenda (unanimous)
• Approved Hearing Consent Agenda including liquor permits for High Lonesome 100 and Sawatch Ascent 50k (unanimous)
• Approved Salida School District MOU for a real estate transaction (unanimous)
• Approved USDA Rural Business Development Grant application (unanimous)
• Denied Ramble Campground at Pine Creek Conditional Use Permit (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners Work Session - 1st Monday

This is a work session of the Chaffee County Board of Commissioners, with no formal decisions or actions taken. Items include an IT department quarterly update, a Sol Vista quarterly update, a CTSI 5-year loss analysis and pool update, and a discussion on pending legislative positions. Later sessions cover AHRA recreation access, a land management agencies stakeholder meeting, and a congressional leadership update.

• IT Department Quarterly Update by Danny Gallegos
• Sol Vista Quarterly Update by Mandy Kaisner
• CTSI 5-Year Loss Analysis and Pool Update by Tyler Adkins
• Pending Legislative Position Discussion led by Commissioner Lucrezi
• AHRA Recreation Access Discussion with Park Manager Tom Waters

County Board

The Chaffee County Fair Committee will meet to review old business including 4-H barn duty and an oyster fry update, and to discuss new business such as a beer trailer order and mechanical bull scheduling.

• Approval of May 2026 minutes
• 4-H barn duty update
• Oyster fry update
• Beer trailer/order
• Mechanical bull operator schedule

The Chaffee County Fair Board approved a $1,500 beer trailer rental and updated the rule book regarding livestock products. The board also agreed to install panels at the royalty gate for safety.

• Approved May minutes
• Approved updating livestock rule book verbiage to mimic State Fair rules
• Approved $1,500 beer trailer rental with a $500 damage deposit
• Agreed to install panels at the royalty gate for safety

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The Chaffee County Weed Advisory Board will consider approving February meeting minutes, then review the current weed program including grants, partnerships, and summer work scope. They will also appoint a chairman and secretary for the upcoming year.

• Approval of minutes from the 2/12/25 meeting
• Discussion of grants from UACWMA, ATB, Forest Service, and Lake County
• Partnership overview with CDOT, Forest Service, Lake County, City of Salida, and UACWMA
• Review of summer scope of work
• Election of chairman and secretary

County Board

The council will meet to approve minutes from March 26, 2026, and receive updates from various Emergency Support Functions (ESF). The meeting includes time for local events, drills, exercises, and training discussions.

• Approval of March 26th, 2026 minutes
• Reports from ESF 1 through ESF 15 covering transportation, communications, fire, and public safety
• Discussion of local events, drills, exercises, and training

County Board

The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate. The body will review the March 26, 2026 minutes and a treasurer's financial report.

• Approval of March 26, 2026 meeting minutes
• Treasurer's financial report

County Board

The Airport Advisory Board will meet to review new board member applications and conduct interviews. The board will also discuss a new land lease agreement and review 2026 projects.

• New board member applications and interviews
• Discussion of newest Land Lease agreement
• Review of 2026 Projects

County Board

The Chaffee County Board meeting on May 27, 2026 will include a discussion of project planning. No further details are provided in the agenda.

• Project Planning discussion (no details provided)

County Board

The Chaffee County Common Ground Program Citizens Advisory Committee will discuss and potentially approve consent agenda items including minutes and fund balance, receive a presentation on the Working Land Initiative, and consider changes to the 2026/27 grant process including partnership framework and reporting procedures. The committee will also debrief a site visit to Methodist Mountain and hear county staff updates.

• Approval of April 28th, 2026 minutes and Common Ground Assigned Fund Balance
• Presentation on Working Land Initiative by Ashleigh Cogan
• Discussion of 2026/27 grant process proposal, partnership framework, and reporting template
• Debrief of Methodist Mountain site visit
• Updates on Chaffee County Councils and Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP) update

County Board

The Chaffee County Destination Management Council held its regular meeting on May 26, 2026. The council will approve the minutes from the prior meeting, review a DestinationiQ report deck, and hear brief council member reports. A public comment period is limited to three minutes per speaker. The meeting will then be adjourned.

• Approval of prior Council meeting minutes
• Presentation of DestinationiQ report deck
• Council member reports (up to 15 minutes total)
• Public comment period (3 minutes per person)
• No agenda additions

The Destination Management Council approved the Story Audio Walking Tour. The council also received reports on immersion visits, website hosting changes, and various community events.

• Approved prior Council Meeting Minutes
• Approved Story Audio Walking Tour

County Board

The Chaffee County Rec Council is meeting to discuss the approach for trail accessibility assessments and follow up on e-moto and e-bike usage. The body will also discuss engaging the unhoused community and determine the meeting schedule for the summer months.

• Trail Accessibility Assessment Approach involving BVSC and SMT
• E-moto/E-bike follow up discussion
• Engaging the unhoused community follow up discussion
• Determination of summer meeting cadence

Board of County Commissioners

The Chaffee County Board of Commissioners will consider several consent agenda items, a liquor license renewal, and a contract recommendation for a timberline fire ban. The meeting includes public hearings and second readings of two ordinances: one amending the 2021 International Energy Conservation Code and another adopting the 2025 Colorado Wildfire Resiliency Code while repealing the 2021 Wildland‑Urban Interface Code. A special event permit for Colorado's Ride, scheduled for August 10‑12, 2026, will also be heard.

• Public Hearing & Second Reading of Ordinance 2026-01 amending the 2021 International Energy Conservation Code
• Public Hearing & Second Reading of Ordinance 2026-02 adopting the 2025 Colorado Wildfire Resiliency Code and repealing the 2021 International Wildland‑Urban Interface Code
• Hearing to consider Liquor License Renewal for Station 24 Cafe LLC at 12867 US Hwy 24/285, Buena Vista
• Discussion of contract recommendation for NFF 14ers Timberline Fire Ban
• Special Event Permit application for Colorado's Ride, August 10‑12, 2026, in Buena Vista & Salida

The Board approved amendments to the International Energy Conservation Code and adopted the 2025 Colorado Wildfire Resiliency Code. Additionally, commissioners awarded a contract for timberline fire ban implementation and approved a special event permit for Colorado's Ride.

• Approved agenda as amended (unanimous)
• Approved May 4 and May 5 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Agenda (unanimous)
• Awarded Cañon Consulting contract for US Forest Service Wilderness Timberline Fire Ban (unanimous)
• Approved April 13 Human Services monthly board meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 2026-01 amending the 2021 International Energy Conservation Code (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 2026-02 adopting the 2025 Colorado Wildfire Resiliency Code (unanimous)
• Approved Special Event Permit for Colorado's Ride (unanimous)

Planning Commission

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Board of Commissioners Work Session - 2nd Monday

This is a work session of the Chaffee County Board of Commissioners, meaning no formal decisions or votes will be taken. The board will receive departmental updates from Building, Community Planning, Regional Sustainability, and Veterans Services. A key discussion item is a proposed lease agreement with GARNA for the Valley View School House. The meeting also includes a separate Landfill Committee and Public Health session at 9:00 a.m.

• Discuss lease agreement with GARNA for the Valley View School House
• Building Department update from Chad Chadwick
• Community Planning & Natural Resources Department update from Miles Cottom
• Regional Sustainability update from Julie Mach
• Ark Valley Humane Society annual report from Nikki Ritter

County Board

The Chaffee County Fair Committee is holding a routine meeting to approve minutes, hear reports, and discuss old and new business. Items include signage projects, a concrete bid for a wash station, and planning for the upcoming fair.

• Corner post award vote
• Wash station concrete bid
• Buyers dinner planning
• Meat processors for 4-H animals
• Fair schedule discussion

The board approved the April 2026 meeting minutes. It approved a $5,950 concrete work bid for the wash station and decided to keep the county bank account rather than open a separate account. The discussion of the upcoming sale was postponed to next month, and the Corner Post Award will be announced before the sale starts.

• Approved April 2026 minutes (motion passed)
• Approved concrete work bid for wash station $5,950 (motion passed)
• Approved keeping the bank account with the county, not separating it (motion passed)
• Postponed sale discussion to next month (tabled)
• Decided to announce Corner Post Award before the sale starts

Board of County Commissioners

The Board will discuss and consider the final draft of the Chaffee County Electric Vehicle (EV) Readiness Plan. Commissioners will also vote on a recommendation from the Common Ground Citizen Advisory Committee to approve funds for the Chaffee Chips program. The meeting includes consent items such as renewing a behavioral health co-response grant and issuing letters of support for water designations. Executive session is scheduled for county attorney interviews.

• Discuss and consider final draft of Chaffee County EV Readiness Plan
• Vote on Common Ground committee recommendation to fund Chaffee Chips program for Chaffee County Fire Protection District
• Letter of support for federal Gunnison Outdoor Resources Protection (GORP) Act
• Hearings on Guidestone special event liquor permits for Music at the Mill and Hutchinson Homestead events
• Approve 2026 annual renewal of Behavioral Health Administration Co-Response grant

The commissioners approved the meeting agenda, prior minutes, and the consent agenda. They also approved a letter of support for the federal GORP Act, adopted the final Chaffee County Electric Vehicle Readiness Plan, and authorized funding for the Chaffee Chips program to the Fire Protection District. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved April 21 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Agenda (unanimous)
• Approved Hearing Consent Agenda (unanimous)
• Approved Letter of Support for federal GORP Act (unanimous)
• Approved final Chaffee County EV Readiness Plan (unanimous)
• Approved funding for Chaffee Chips program to Fire Protection District (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners Work Session - 1st Monday

The Board of County Commissioners held a work session to receive updates from the Coroner's Office, the Fairgrounds, and the CSU Extension Office. They also discussed the current and future status of CTSI insurance pools and a pending legislative position. Additional briefings included a stakeholder meeting with land‑management agencies and a congressional leadership update. No policies, resolutions, or formal actions were adopted.

• Coroner's Office update – Jeff Graf
• Fairgrounds update – Miki Hodge and Randy Mosby
• CSU Extension Office update – Monica Pless
• CTSI discussion on insurance pools – Meredith Burcham
• Pending legislative position discussion – Commissioner Lucrezi

Board of County Commissioners

The commissioners will open the meeting, approve the agenda, and then enter an executive session. In that session they will discuss a personnel matter involving County Attorney interviews and related negotiation strategies. No formal actions or decisions are taken in this meeting.

• Executive session under C.R.S. § 24-6-402(4)(f) for County Attorney interview personnel matter
• Discussion of negotiation strategies under C.R.S. § 24-6-402(4)(e)

The Board approved the meeting agenda with a unanimous vote. The Board entered an executive session to discuss County Attorney interviews and negotiation strategies; the session lasted from 3:02 p.m. to 3:36 p.m. and produced no decisions. The meeting adjourned at 3:37 p.m.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)

County Board

The Chaffee County Forest Health Council will meet to receive an update on the Upper Ark Wildfire Ready Action Plan. The body will also discuss the Community Wildfire Protection Plan and hold a partner round robin.

• Upper Ark Wildfire Ready Action Plan update
• Community Wildfire Protection Plan discussion

County Board

The Chaffee County Destination Management Council will approve minutes from the prior meeting, hear a brief public comment period, and review the DestinationiQ report deck. Council members will then give up to 15 minutes of reports and comments before adjourning.

• Approval of prior Council meeting minutes
• Public comment period (3 minutes per person)
• Review of DestinationiQ report deck (discussion may require vote)
• Council member reports (up to 15 minutes)

The council approved the minutes from the February and March meetings after a motion by Lance and a second by Joni. A motion was also made by Jillian to pursue Placer.AI option #1, pending a grant, and was seconded by Lance, but no vote outcome was recorded. Council members gave updates on tourism, events, and economic development. The meeting was adjourned at 4:05 pm.

• Approved February and March meeting minutes (motion by Lance, seconded by Joni)

County Board

The Chaffee County Common Ground Program Citizens Advisory Committee will meet to receive an overview of the program, elect officers, and vote on recommendations for expenditures including Chaffee Chips, Hutchinson Ranch Partnership Budget Amendment, and Hands for Lands. The agenda also includes a consent agenda for minutes approval and grant tracker updates, as well as future meeting planning.

• Officer elections: Chair candidate Joe Stone, Vice Chair candidate Dani Cook
• Consent agenda: March 24th, 2026 minutes approval and Common Ground Assigned Fund Balance
• Consideration of expenditures for Chaffee County Fire Protection District – Chaffee Chips
• Consideration of expenditures for Guidestone – Hutchinson Ranch Partnership Budget Amendment
• Consideration of expenditures for Guidestone – Hands for Lands

The Common Ground Advisory Committee (CAC) elected Joe Stone as chair and Dani Cook as vice‑chair. The committee unanimously approved its consent agenda. It then voted unanimously to recommend the County approve the full $76,500 budget request for the Chaffee Chips wildfire‑mitigation program. Two presentations and the July meeting location were postponed.

• Elected Joe Stone as CAC Chair (unanimous)
• Elected Dani Cook as CAC Vice‑Chair (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
• Recommended approving full $76,500 Chaffee Chips budget (unanimous)
• Postponed Hands for Lands presentation
• Postponed Guidestone budget reallocation presentation
• Postponed decision on July meeting location

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Planning Commission

This is a procedural meeting of the Chaffee County Planning Commission. Commissioners will approve minutes from January 20, 2026, and conduct a swearing-in ceremony for new planning commissioners. No substantive zoning or land-use decisions are on the agenda.

• Approval of January 20, 2026 meeting minutes
• Swearing-in ceremony for new planning commissioners

Board of County Commissioners

The Board will introduce two ordinances: one amending the 2021 International Energy Conservation Code, and another adopting the 2025 Colorado Wildfire Resiliency Code while repealing the 2021 International Wildland-Urban Interface Code. They will also hold a public hearing on the Blue Triton Brand annual report required by its 1041 permit, consider fee waivers for fairgrounds and landfill use, and discuss the 2026-27 Common Ground Competitive Grant Cycle. The consent agenda includes appointments, proclamations, and disbursement of $80,000 in multi-year grants.

• First reading of Ordinance 2026-01 amending the 2021 International Energy Conservation Code
• First reading of Ordinance 2026-02 adopting the 2025 Colorado Wildfire Resiliency Code with amendments
• Public hearing on Blue Triton Brand annual report required by Resolution 2021-58 (1041 Permit)
• Consider fee waiver requests for fairgrounds usage: OEM convening, drone show, and event donation request
• Approval of planned disbursement of Common Ground funds: $10,000 to Central Colorado Conservancy, $70,000 to Colorado Firecamp

The commissioners approved the meeting agenda, the minutes from the April 6 and 7 meetings, and the consent agenda items. They granted fee waivers for a Fairgrounds OEM convening and a drone show, approved first readings of two energy and wildfire‑resilience ordinances, waived landfill fees for GARNA’s Green‑Up event, and accepted the Blue Triton Brands annual report. All motions carried unanimously.

• Approved the agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of the April 6 and April 7 meetings (unanimous)
• Approved the consent agenda items, including fair‑grounds fee waivers and grant disbursements (unanimous)
• Approved fee waiver for Fairgrounds OEM convening (unanimous)
• Approved fee waiver for Fairgrounds drone show and event donation (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 2026-01 amending the 2021 International Energy Conservation Code (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 2026-02 adopting wildfire‑resilience code amendments (unanimous)
• Approved waiver of landfill fees for GARNA’s annual Green‑Up Clean‑Up event (unanimous)

County Board

The County Board will hear a presentation on Salida Bike Park concepts for the Salida Mountain Trails. It will also discuss potential management actions for e‑bikes and e‑motos. The meeting includes a round‑robin update from partners and a period for public questions.

• Salida Mountain Trails Presentation – Salida Bike Park Concepts
• Discussion – E‑Bikes and E‑Motos: Opportunities to Take Management Actions
• Partner Updates Round Robin
• Welcome and Introductions
• Questions for the County

Board of Commissioners Work Session - 2nd Monday

The Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to review a draft Electric Vehicle Readiness Plan and hear presentations on National Forest Foundation projects. The meeting will also include updates from the Housing Authority and Emergency Medical Services.

• Presentation on draft Electric Vehicle (EV) Readiness Plan
• National Forest Foundation presentations on sustainable recreation and the Upper Ark Forest Fund
• Chaffee Housing Authority update
• Chaffee Housing Trust update
• Emergency Medical Services quarterly update

Planning Commission

Board of County Commissioners

The Board will consider and approve multi‑year grant payments totaling $605,141 to the National Forest Foundation, Colorado Open Lands, Colorado Firecamp, and South Arkansas Fire Protection District. It will also discuss an elevator repair contract with KONE, a transfer of Airport Improvement Program funds to Fort Morgan Municipal Airport, and a new ground lease for Site V at Salida Airport. Additional items include routine approvals and public comment.

• Approve $450,000 to National Forest Foundation, Upper Arkansas Forest Fund (Year 5)
• Approve $12,546 to Colorado Open Lands, Wetland Restoration Phase 2 (final installment)
• Approve $76,095 to Colorado Firecamp, Firecamp Community Forestry (Year 2)
• Approve $66,500 to South Arkansas Fire Protection District, Wildfire Mitigation & Education (Year 2)
• Consider new ground lease for Site V at Salida Airport for Cascade ANK Hangar, LLC

The Board unanimously approved a $355,000 contract with KONE for elevator repair and modernization. It also unanimously approved the transfer of Airport Improvement Program funds to Fort Morgan Municipal Airport and a new ground lease for Site V at Salida Airport. A motion to forward a comment letter to the Town of Buena Vista on the Amazon facility passed 2‑1.

• Approved $355,000 KONE elevator contract (unanimous)
• Approved transfer of Airport Improvement Program funds to Fort Morgan Municipal Airport (unanimous)
• Approved new ground lease for Site V at Salida Airport for Cascade ANK Hangar, LLC (unanimous)
• Approved forward of comment letter to Town of Buena Vista on Amazon facility (2-1)
• Approved minutes from March 17, 2026 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items including bills, airport board appointment, and grant disbursements (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners Work Session - 1st Monday

The Board will hold a work session to receive updates from the Sheriff's Office, the Assessor, and Colorado Mountain College, and to discuss a proposed comment to the Town of Buena Vista concerning the Amazon Distribution Facility annexation and development. The session also includes thank‑yous to outgoing board and committee members, an update on the Common Ground Citizens Advisory Committee, a pending legislative position discussion, and stakeholder meetings on land management and congressional leadership. No formal actions or decisions are taken at this work session.

• Sheriff Andy Rohrich provides a Chaffee County Sheriff's Office update
• Assessor Janie Williams provides a Chaffee County Assessor update
• Colorado Mountain College representatives Ben Cairns and Rob Simpson give an update
• Commissioner Wood discusses a proposed comment to the Town of Buena Vista regarding the annexation and development of the Amazon Distribution Facility
• Thank yous to outgoing Board and Committee members

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to receive legal advice from Special Land Use Counsel. The discussion concerns specific legal questions regarding Case No. 2025CV12, Dungan v. Chaffee County.

• Executive session regarding Dungan v. Chaffee County, Case No. 2025CV12

Commissioners approved the meeting agenda with a unanimous vote. The board then moved to enter an executive session for legal advice on Dungan v. Chaffee County, which also passed unanimously. No decisions were made during the executive session, and the meeting adjourned at 3:48 p.m.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Entered executive session for legal advice (unanimous)
• No decisions made during executive session

County Board

The Chaffee County Fair Committee will meet to review old business, including mounted shooters and committee operations, and discuss new business such as a bike rodeo and royalty competition. The agenda also includes updates on committee member announcements.

• Approval of March 2026 minutes
• Review of mounted shooters and committee operations
• Discussion of bike rodeo and royalty competition
• Consideration of new member nominations
• Review of committee member announcements

The board approved the March 2026 minutes and several budget items, including $500 for mounted shooters and $3,200 for Yukon Gold Adventure entertainment. They elected AJ Palmer to the open Fairboard seat with Keri Gage as an alternate, and decided to keep the Corner Post Award an annual honor.

• Approved March 2026 minutes
• Approved assistance for Sydney Rohrich on April 27 at 5 pm
• Approved $500 travel payment for mounted shooters (August 1)
• Approved $3,200 payment to Yukon Gold Adventure for entertainment
• Approved keeping the Corner Post Award an annual award
• Elected AJ Palmer to the open Fairboard seat
• Elected Keri Gage as alternate for the Fairboard seat

County Board

The Chaffee County Airport Advisory Board will hold a special virtual meeting on March 31, 2026. After public comments, the board will discuss proposals submitted by Cascade ANK Hangar LLC and Net Zero Design. No decisions are noted in the agenda.

• Review of proposal from Cascade ANK Hangar LLC
• Review of proposal from Net Zero Design

The Airport Advisory Board discussed proposals from Cascade ANK Hangar LLC and Net Zero Designs. A motion to approve the Cascade ANK Hangar LLC proposal was moved, seconded, and passed. No formal action was taken on the Net Zero Designs proposal.

• Approved Cascade ANK Hangar LLC proposal (unanimous)

County Board

The Airport Advisory Board will discuss proposals from Cascade ANK Hagar LLC and Net Zero Design. The board is also considering the appointment of Clifton Brown as a new member.

• Proposal from Cascade ANK Hagar LLC
• Proposal from Net Zero Design
• Possible appointment of board member Clifton Brown
• Update on Fuel Farm Project
• Review of 2026 Projects

The board approved the February 25, 2026 meeting minutes. Members approved the appointment of Clifton Brown to fill the vacant Airport Board seat. A special meeting was scheduled for March 31, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. to continue discussion of the Cascade ANK Hangar LLC and Net Zero Design proposals.

• Approved February 25, 2026 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Clifton Brown to Airport Board (unanimous)
• Scheduled special meeting for March 31, 2026 to discuss proposals (unanimous)

County Board

The March 25, 2026 meeting includes a single agenda item titled “Project Planning.” No further details, proposals, or decisions are listed in the agenda.

County Board

The Chaffee County Destination Management Council will hold its regular meeting on March 24, 2026. Council members will appoint positions, approve prior minutes, and discuss agenda items including a walking tour or stargazing effort, funding for Salida fireworks, and scheduling next month’s meeting in Buena Vista. A DestinationiQ presentation will also be reviewed.

• Appointment of council positions/seats
• Approval of prior council meeting minutes
• Discussion of Jane Jolley’s walking tour and/or stargazing efforts
• Discussion of Jillian Chernofsky’s Salida fireworks funding
• Planning of next month’s meeting in Buena Vista

The council appointed Jillian Chernofsky as Chair and Joni Baker as Vice‑Chair. The February meeting minutes were approved with a name typo correction. Discussion on funding the Salida 250th‑anniversary fireworks was tabled until June. Future meetings will rotate among Buena Vista, Salida, and Zoom.

• Appointed Jillian Chernofsky as Chair
• Appointed Joni Baker as Vice‑Chair
• Approved February minutes with a name typo correction
• Tabled Salida fireworks funding discussion until June
• Decided to rotate future meetings among Buena Vista, Salida, and Zoom

County Board

The Common Ground Program Citizens Advisory Committee will approve the consent agenda, review a proposed contract with the Chaffee County Community Foundation, and hear presentations on several multi‑year grant partnerships. The meeting will also include staff updates, a discussion of the grant process for 2027, and a public comment period.

• Consent agenda: approve February 24 minutes, fund balance, and grant tracker
• Consideration of expenditure: contract with Chaffee County Community Foundation
• Presentations on multi‑year grants with National Forest Foundation, Central Colorado Conservancy, and Upper Arkansas Conservation District
• Grant process updates: report status, renewed conflict‑of‑interest forms, and 2027 award approach
• Public comment period before adjournment

The committee approved the consent agenda unanimously. It voted to recommend dispersing $450,000 from the Upper Arkansas Forest Fund. It then unanimously recommended approving eight grant disbursements, including $450,000 for the National Forest Foundation Upper Arkansas Forest Fund and several smaller conservation and fire‑related grants.

• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
• Recommended dispersing $450,000 Upper Arkansas Forest Fund (vote not specified)
• Recommended approving $450,000 National Forest Foundation Upper Arkansas Forest Fund (unanimous)
• Recommended approving $12,546 Colorado Open Lands wetland restoration final installment (unanimous)
• Recommended approving $76,095 Colorado Firecamp Year 2 of 3 (unanimous)
• Recommended approving $66,500 South Arkansas Fire Protection project (unanimous, Dani Cook recused)
• Recommended approving $10,000 Central Colorado Conservancy Hands for Lands (unanimous)
• Recommended approving $70,000 Colorado Firecamp mini‑excavator and crew housing (unanimous)

County Board

Board of County Commissioners

The Board will consider a consent agenda item to serve as applicant and fiscal host for a $2 million Community Project Funding request for the Places to Age construction project. It will also review a contract renewal with Neumo for short‑term rental program software and discuss several advisory committee and intergovernmental matters, including a letter to Buena Vista about a planned Amazon distribution facility and transit projects under SB25‑30.

• Ratify action to serve as applicant and fiscal host for $2 million Community Project Funding for the Places to Age construction project
• Renew contract with Neumo (formerly GovOS) for Short‑Term Rental Program management software
• Discuss and consider Resolution 2026‑16 on governance of the Common Ground Citizens Advisory Committee
• Discuss proposed letter to the Town of Buena Vista regarding the planned Amazon Distribution Facility
• Review Transit and Active Transportation Projects to CDOT under SB25‑30 “Increase Transportation Mode Choice and Reduce Emissions”

The commissioners approved the amended agenda and the March 3 meeting minutes unanimously. They directed staff to continue funding solutions for municipalities, to negotiate the Neumo short‑term‑rental software contract, and to pursue intergovernmental agreements for both the Cottonwood Dam and Clear Creek Dam projects. They also approved a resolution changing the governance of the Common Ground Citizens Advisory Committee and appointed new members to the Planning Commission and the advisory committee. A 2‑1 vote rejected public comment on a proposed letter to the Town of Buena Vista about the Amazon distribution facility.

• Approved agenda amendment (unanimous)
• Approved March 3, 2026 minutes (unanimous)
• Directed staff to continue finding funding solutions for municipalities (unanimous)
• Continued negotiating Neumo contract for Short‑Term Rental Program (unanimous)
• Directed staff to pursue intergovernmental agreement with Upper Arkansas Water Conservancy District for Cottonwood Dam improvement (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2026‑16 modifying Common Ground Citizens Advisory Committee governance (unanimous)
• Appointed members to Planning Commission and Common Ground Citizens Advisory Committee (unanimous)
• Voted 2‑1 to reject public comment on Amazon distribution facility letter (Wood and Armstrong FOR, Lucrezi AGAINST)

Planning Commission

Board of Commissioners Work Session - 2nd Monday

The Commissioners' work session will include updates from the Building Safety Department, the Regional Sustainability program, and the Office of Emergency Management. At 1:00 p.m., commissioners will conduct interviews with candidates for the Planning Commission. No policies, resolutions, or formal actions will be adopted during this session.

• Building Safety Department update – presented by Chad Chadwick
• Regional Sustainability update – presented by Julie Mach
• Office of Emergency Management update – presented by William Plackner
• Interviews with Planning Commission candidates scheduled for 1:00 p.m.

County Board

The Fair Committee is meeting to review financial reports and plan logistics for the upcoming fair. Discussions include vendor ideas, the nut fry trailer, and the senior rodeo. The body will also address fair week committee assignments and grandstand signage.

• Fair board bank account status
• Nut fry trailer update
• Senior rodeo discussion
• Wash station update
• Royalty Competition and kids' day events

The board created a Kids Day Committee chaired by Chelsea with Abby, Trent and Cathi as members, a Bands Committee chaired by Pat, and a Liquor Sales Committee that includes Trent and Annie. The discussion on grandstand signage was tabled. A Royalty Competition clinic with trainer Heath Marshall was scheduled for May 23 in Penrose, and a Bike Rodeo was added for August 1 with registration at 9 am and competition at 10 am; an email to Tara was assigned to open applications for the remaining spot.

• Approved Kids Day Committee, chaired by Chelsea (members Abby, Trent, Cathi)
• Approved Bands Committee, chaired by Pat
• Approved Liquor Sales Committee, members Trent and Annie
• Tabled discussion on grandstand signage
• Scheduled Royalty Competition clinic with Heath Marshall for May 23 in Penrose
• Added Bike Rodeo on August 1, registration 9 am, competition 10 am; tasked email to Tara
• Motion to raise plate price to $15 was made and seconded (outcome not recorded)
• February minutes were moved for approval and seconded (outcome not recorded)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board will consider a consent agenda that includes appointing Beth Helmke as County Administrator and approving her employment contract. Other consent items cover a special event permit for a concert at the Meadows Farm in September 2026, the dissolution of the Transportation Advisory Board, and several grant ratifications. A hearing consent agenda will address the liquor license renewal for Mt. Princeton Hot Springs Resort. The regular agenda features a wildlife‑vehicle collision mitigation presentation and discussion of delayed Small Business Administration funds.

• Approve Resolution 2026-12 appointing Beth Helmke County Administrator and employment contract
• Approve Resolution 2026-11 dissolving the Transportation Advisory Board
• Approve Resolution 2026-09 special event permit for Concert at the Meadows Farm, Sep 17‑20, 2026
• Hearing to consider liquor license renewal for Princeton Holdings LLC, DBA Mt. Princeton Hot Springs Resort, 15870 CR 162, Nathrop, CO 81236
• Approve scope of work for audiovisual system upgrades to BOCC Chambers at 104 Crestone

The commissioners approved several agenda items, including moving item C.5 to the March 17 agenda and adding a community project funding request as item E.2. They approved the February 17 meeting minutes and the full Consent Agenda, which covered multiple resolutions. The board also approved the liquor license renewal for Princeton Holdings LLC (dba Mt. Princeton Hot Springs) and supported a $250,000 affordable‑housing grant application. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved agenda modification moving item C.5 to March 17 agenda (unanimous)
• Approved addition of Community Project Funding request as item E.2 (unanimous)
• Approved February 17, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Agenda items, including special event permit, heritage board governance, and dissolution of Transportation Advisory Board (unanimous)
• Approved Liquor License Renewal for Princeton Holdings LLC, dba Mt. Princeton Hot Springs (unanimous)
• Approved support for Colorado Housing Trust application for $250,000 affordable housing at River Village Mobile Home Park (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners Work Session - 1st Monday

The Board will discuss a FY27 request for Community Project Funding through Representative Pettersen's office and a Congressionally Directed Spending submission via Senators Bennet and Hickenlooper. Other items include updates on roads, bridges, and IT, interviews for Planning Commission and Citizen Advisory Committee candidates, and discussions on state land parcels and employee survey results. No formal actions will be taken at this work session.

• Road and Bridge Quarterly Update – Mark Stacy
• IT Department Quarterly Update – Danny Gallegos
• Interviews with Planning Commission and Common Ground Citizen Advisory Committee candidates
• Discussion of State Land Board parcels prioritization per Colorado State Lands Conservation & Recreation Work Group
• Consideration of FY27 Community Project Funding request and Congressionally Directed Spending submission

County Board

The County Board will approve the minutes from the Jan 28, 2026 meeting and hear public comments. It will consider a possible future development at Harriet Alexander Field. The board will also review updates on the 2026 projects, the Fuel Farm Project, and the Taxiway A Project, and receive the manager’s monthly report.

• Approve January 28, 2026 meeting minutes
• Discuss future development possibility for Harriet Alexander Field
• Review 2026 projects
• Review Fuel Farm Project
• Review Taxiway A Project

The Airport Advisory Board approved the minutes from the January 28, 2026 meeting. No other motions were voted on. The board adjourned at 9:31 a.m.

• Approved January 28, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 9:31 a.m. (unanimous)

County Board

The body is meeting to discuss project planning. The agenda contains no other specific decisions or proposals.

• Project Planning

County Board

The Chaffee County Destination Management Council is meeting to appoint council positions and review tourism operations. The body will discuss branding, website updates, and visitor center coordination with the Buena Vista and Salida Chambers.

• Appointment of Council positions/seats
• Discussion of visitor centers for Buena Vista Chamber and Salida Chamber
• Review of 'Now THIS is Colorado' highway signs
• Discussion of a new website and review of Colorado.com content
• Review of vendor bill payment processes between DiQ and Chaffee County

The council tabled the motion to appoint council positions until more members are present. It approved up to $53886 to pay the Colorado Tourism Office's 2025 advertising and outstanding bills. No vote tallies were recorded for either action. The meeting also included discussion of marketing strategies and upcoming events.

• Tabled motion to appoint council positions (no vote recorded)
• Approved up to $53886 for CTO 2025 advertising and outstanding bills (no vote recorded)

County Board

The County Board will first approve the consent agenda, including minutes, the Common Ground fund balance, and the grant tracker. It will then hear multi‑year grant presentations for the Colorado Firecamp project, the South Arkansas wildfire mitigation and community resilience education initiative, and Colorado Open Lands wetland restoration projects. Staff will provide updates on the Working Lands Initiative, council actions, the budget, and the advisory committee’s proposed criteria. The meeting will conclude with a public comment period.

• Approve consent agenda – minutes, fund balance, grant tracker
• Grant presentation – Colorado Firecamp: mini‑excavator, field supervisor, crew housing, community forestry
• Grant presentation – South Arkansas wildfire mitigation & community resilience education initiative
• Grant presentation – Colorado Open Lands multi‑benefit wetland restoration projects
• Grant process updates and public comment

The committee approved its consent agenda and added a request for a joint work session with the BOCC. The CAC voted to recommend a one‑year extension of $26,014 to allow the BLM to hire a second recreation ranger for the 2026 season. No other formal actions were recorded.

• Approved Consent Agenda with addition of joint work‑session request (no vote tally recorded)
• Recommended one‑year extension of $26,014 to fund a second BLM recreation ranger for 2026 (no vote tally recorded)

County Board

The Chaffee County Board will begin with welcome remarks and introductions. The agenda then moves to a round‑robin of updates from partner organizations. No formal decisions or actions are listed for this meeting.

Board of County Commissioners

The Board will hear a permit application for the September Concert at the Meadows, a multi‑day event in Buena Vista that could draw up to 11,500 attendees. They will also receive a presentation on the Safer Roadways for All Safety Action Plan and discuss several advisory board governance items and a voluntary flow management program. The meeting includes routine consent agenda items such as ordinance ratifications and contract approvals.

• Ratify County Ordinance 2025-03 restricting open fires in unincorporated areas
• Approve contract with Koy Dingboom Oates, LLC for special counsel services
• Public hearing on multi‑year special event permit for September Concert at the Meadows (14998 CR 350, Buena Vista)
• Presentation by Fehr & Peers on the Safer Roadways for All Safety Action Plan project
• Discuss and consider voluntary flow management program agreement (2026‑2031)

The commissioners approved the meeting agenda, corrected minutes, and the full consent agenda, all unanimously. They adopted a Board of Adjustment resolution on the Baumgardner appeal and ratified the second reading of County Ordinance 2025-03 restricting open fires. The board also approved the multi‑year special event permit for the September Concert at the Meadows with staff‑recommended modifications, and adopted the Voluntary Flow Management Program Agreement (2026‑2031). Finally, they designated specific dates for the County Recreational In‑Channel Diversion water releases.

• Approved agenda amendment moving Consent Agenda item C.2 to Regular Agenda (unanimous)
• Approved corrected minutes of the February 3, 2026 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved the Consent Agenda items (unanimous)
• Approved Board of Adjustment Resolution 2026-02 on the Baumgardner appeal (unanimous)
• Ratified second reading of County Ordinance 2025-03 restricting open fires (unanimous)
• Approved September Concert at the Meadows multi‑year special event permit with staff‑recommended modifications (unanimous)
• Approved Voluntary Flow Management Program Agreement (2026‑2031) (unanimous)
• Designated June 16‑23, 2026 as the 8‑day RICD period and May 22‑June 20, 2026 as the 30‑day high‑flow period (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Chaffee County Planning Commission is scheduled to meet on February 17, 2026, at 104 Crestone Ave. in Salida. The agenda includes the approval of meeting minutes and the discussion of regular agenda items.

• Approval of minutes for the February 17, 2026 meeting
• Regular agenda items to be discussed
• Meeting to be held at 104 Crestone Ave. in Salida, CO

County Board

The Chaffee County Heritage Area Advisory Board will meet to review previous minutes and receive updates on travel stories. Community Planning & Natural Resources Director Miles Cottom will provide an update regarding board restructuring from the Board of County Commissioners.

• Review of October meeting minutes
• Travel Stories update from Kent
• CCHAAB restructuring update from Director Miles Cottom

Board of Commissioners Work Session - 2nd Monday

The Board of Commissioners held a work session to receive updates from the Chaffee Housing Authority, the Chaffee Housing Trust, and the Early Childhood Council and Community Fund. No formal actions or decisions are taken at work sessions; the items are informational. The updates cover housing programs and childhood workforce development initiatives for 2026.

• Chaffee Housing Authority update – presented by Executive Director Marjo Curgus and Real Estate Project Manager Jen‑ai Stokesbary
• Chaffee Housing Trust update – presented by Executive Director Read McCulloch
• Early Childhood Council and Community Fund update on workforce development and 2026 expansion recommendations – presented by Betsy Dittenber and Sarah Romack

County Board

The Chaffee County Board of Review will meet to consider an appeal regarding a building permit extension. The board will also review minutes from 2018 and 2023.

• Appeal from Joe Cooper regarding a building official's decision on a permit extension for 9693 CR 163, Salida, CO

County Board

The Fair Committee will discuss revisions to the fair board bylaws. The committee will also address officer elections and appointments, a sponsor packet, and the CPRA contract. Additional items include vendor ideas, an RSVP for scale times, and updates on the ranch rodeo and nut‑fry trailer.

• Officer elections and appointment of new seats
• Sponsor packet review
• CPRA contract discussion
• Fair board bylaw revision
• Possible RSVP for scale times before fair

The board approved the January meeting minutes. Dakota was confirmed to remain treasurer and Annie to remain secretary. Dustin was nominated and approved as Vice Chair, and committee leadership roles were assigned to Trent and Dustin. A vendor idea was tabled until the next month.

• Approved January minutes (motion by Donna, seconded by Taylor)
• Approved Dakota to stay as treasurer (unanimous approval)
• Approved Annie to stay as secretary (unanimous approval)
• Approved Dustin as Vice Chair (unanimous approval)
• Assigned Trent as head of the livestock committee and beef superintendent
• Assigned Dustin as Round Robin Superintendent
• Tabled vendor idea to next month

Planning Commission

Board of County Commissioners

The Commissioners will hold a public hearing on the Board of Adjustment appeal to reduce building setbacks from 300 feet to 100 feet at 16953 County Road 306, Buena Vista. They will also discuss discretionary funding agreements with community partners and a contract for GIS services with Custom Geospatial Solutions, LLC. Additional items include MOUs on waste‑diversion funding, a proposal to carry forward private activity bond amounts, and the Destination Management Council budget recommendation.

• Public hearing on Board of Adjustment appeal to reduce setbacks at 16953 County Road 306, Buena Vista
• Consider 2026 Commissioner discretionary funding agreements with partners such as Buena Vista Singletrack Coalition and Chaffee Housing Trust
• Consider contract with Custom Geospatial Solutions, LLC for GIS services
• Consider MOUs with municipalities for Extended Producer Responsibility waste‑diversion funding management
• Discussion and action on intent to carry forward private activity bond amounts

The commissioners unanimously appointed Beth Helmke as the permanent county administrator, pending final contract negotiations. They also approved a GIS services contract, formalized discretionary funding agreements, and adopted inter‑municipal waste‑diversion MOUs. Additional actions included carrying forward private activity bond funds, denying a rezoning fee refund, and approving the Destination Management Council budget.

• Appointed Beth Helmke as permanent County Administrator (unanimous)
• Accepted contract with Custom Geospatial Solutions, LLC for GIS services (unanimous)
• Directed staff to formalize 2026 discretionary funding agreements with community partners (unanimous)
• Approved MOUs with municipalities for Extended Producer Responsibility waste‑diversion funding (unanimous)
• Submitted IRS Form 8328 to carry forward 2025 Private Activity Bond allotment (unanimous)
• Denied Bill Alderton's request to refund rezoning application fee (unanimous)
• Approved Destination Management Council marketing, stewardship strategy, and budget (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners Work Session - 1st Monday

The Chaffee County Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to discuss updates from the Weed Department, Sol Vista, and the Economic Development Corporation. The meeting also includes a discussion on pending legislative positions and a presentation from Colorado Communities for Climate Action.

• Weed Department Update
• Sol Vista Quarterly Update
• Economic Development Corporation presentation
• Pending Legislative Position Discussion
• Colorado Communities for Climate Action discussion

County Board

The Airport Advisory Board will discuss the 2026 project goals and plans for 2027, as well as future development needs and new board members. It will also review the Fuel Farm Project and the Taxiway A Project. No specific decisions are indicated in the agenda.

• 2026 Projects Goals and looking to 2027
• Future Development Needs
• New Airport Board Members
• Fuel Farm Project
• Taxiway A Project

The Airport Advisory Board approved the November 19, 2025 meeting minutes unanimously. No applicants were received for the vacant board seat, so the county will republish the notice and the current member will remain until a replacement is appointed. The meeting was adjourned at 9:47 a.m. after updates on airport projects.

• Approved November 19, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Decided to republish notice for vacant board seat (no applicant yet)
• Adjourned meeting at 9:47 a.m. (motion passed)

County Board

The Chaffee County Forest Health Council will meet to conduct introductions and a partner round robin. The agenda consists of procedural items.

County Board

The Chaffee County Board will approve the December 16, 2025 meeting minutes and review the Common Ground Program fund balance. Staff will give updates on the Working Lands Initiative, council next steps, and the county budget. The committee will discuss pending 2026 multi‑year grant payments and decide whether to hold in‑person presentations or rely on written reports, as well as consider adjustments to the grant process for a smaller funding cycle.

• Approve minutes from the December 16, 2025 meeting (Consent Agenda)
• Review pending 2026 multi‑year grant payments and choose presentation format
• Discuss grant process adjustment ideas due to a smaller grant‑making amount
• Provide budget update and answer related questions
• Public comment period at 2:50 p.m.

The committee approved its consent agenda. The members re‑elected Ben Lenth as chair, Sydney Schnurr as vice‑chair, and Paul Muelle as secretary. The CAC also decided to ask all multi‑year grant applicants to give presentations.

• Approved consent agenda
• Re‑elected Ben Lenth as Chairman
• Re‑elected Sydney Schnurr as Vice‑Chair
• Re‑elected Paul Muelle as Secretary
• Decided to request presentations from all multi‑year grant applicants

County Board

The Council is discussing the restructuring of the former CCVB, including updated bylaws and membership application processes. The meeting also includes a review of 2026 management and marketing proposals and budget items.

• Review of updated bylaws and resolution for CCVB restructuring
• Discussion of council membership applications via Letters of Interest
• Review of 2026 Management & Marketing Proposals and Budget
• DestinationiQ operations overview and near-term strategies
• Discussion on conflict of interest and data privacy

The council approved the December meeting minutes. A motion to fund Destination IQ with a $234,000 yearly marketing budget was made by Audrey and seconded by Micki Hodge, and the motion passed. Jillian Chernofsky was appointed as the point of contact for Destination IQ. The meeting was adjourned at 5:08 p.m.

• Approved December meeting minutes (motion passed)
• Approved Destination IQ marketing budget $234,000 per year (motion approved)
• Appointed Jillian Chernofsky as point of contact for Destination IQ (appointment confirmed)

Planning Commission

The Chaffee County Planning Commission will approve the minutes from the December 16, 2025 meeting. Commissioners will adopt the 2026 Planning Commission calendar. They will also review the location and extent of the City of Salida water storage tank.

• Adoption of the 2026 Planning Commission calendar
• Review of the location and extent of City of Salida water storage tank
• Approval of minutes from 12/16/2025 meeting

Board of County Commissioners

The commissioners will consider allocating Lodging Tax Reallocation Fund dollars to the Rec Rangers and Rec Adopters programs for 2026. They will also review a grant application to the Colorado Tourism Office and several appointments to county boards and committees. A letter of support for Colorado Mountain College's scholarship program and the selection of a County Administrator finalist will be discussed.

• Consider use of Lodging Tax Reallocation Fund dollars for Rec Rangers/Rec Adopters programs
• Consider submission of grant application to the 2026 Colorado Tourism Office Tourism Management Grant program
• Consider Resolution 2026-06 appointing representatives to the Chaffee County Destination Management Council
• Consider Resolution 2026-05 appointing a member to the Airport Advisory Board
• Consider Letter of Support for Colorado Mountain College's Colorado Opportunity Scholarship Initiative

The commissioners unanimously approved the meeting agenda, minutes, and consent agenda. They approved a grant application to the Colorado Tourism Office, appointed members to several boards and committees, and authorized use of Lodging Tax Reallocation Fund dollars for 2026 Rec Rangers/Rec Adopters programs. They also approved a letter of support for Colorado Mountain College’s scholarship program and ratified the announcement of Beth Helmke as a finalist for County Administrator.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of Jan 13, 2026 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
• Approved submission of grant application to 2026 Colorado Tourism Office Tourism Management Grant (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2026-06 appointing representatives to Destination Management Council (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2026-05 appointing Cory Bieganek to Airport Advisory Board (unanimous)
• Approved use of Lodging Tax Reallocation Fund dollars for 2026 Rec Rangers/Rec Adopters programs (unanimous)
• Approved Letter of Support for Colorado Mountain College COSI Matching Student Scholarship program (unanimous)

County Board

The Rec Council will meet to discuss potential guest speakers and improve accessibility for residents with disabilities. The meeting is a discussion-only session with no formal votes.

• Discussion on guest speaker topics
• Accessibility needs and improvements

Board of County Commissioners

The Chaffee County Board of Commissioners will hold a second reading and possible action on County Ordinance 2025-03, which would restrict open fires and open burning in unincorporated areas and set penalties for violations. The meeting also includes public hearings for a conditional use permit at 600 Highway 285 (Pleasant Preserve) and two liquor license renewals for Sugarshack at 17900 State Hwy 285, Nathrop, and Independent Whitewater DBA Drift In at 10832 County Road 165, Salida. Additional agenda items cover a renewal of the CSU Extension MOU amendment and discussion of the County Administrator selection process.

• Second reading and possible adoption of County Ordinance 2025-03 restricting open fires in unincorporated areas
• Public hearing: Pleasant Preserve Conditional Use Permit, 600 Highway 285
• Public hearing: Liquor license renewal for Noah and Yousaf, LLC, DBA Sugarshack, 17900 State Hwy 285, Nathrop
• Public hearing: Liquor license renewal for Independent Whitewater, DBA Drift In, 10832 County Road 165, Salida
• Discussion of renewal/update of Colorado State University Extension MOU amendment

Board of Commissioners Work Session - 2nd Monday

The Commissioners will consider and direct action on a request for proposals (RFP) for a waste diversion and recycling facility design consultation. The session also includes updates from the Emergency Manager, Community Planning & Natural Resources, regional sustainability, coroner, EMS, and building departments. No formal actions or decisions are taken at this work session.

• Consider and direct action on RFP for Waste Diversion/Recycling facility design consultation
• Introduction of new Emergency Manager William Plackner (Sheriff's Office)
• Community Planning & Natural Resources Department update
• Regional Sustainability update
• Updates from Coroner's Office, EMS, and Building Department

County Board

The Fair Committee will review and approve the contract for the 2026 CPRA Rodeo. They will also discuss sponsorship packets for the 2026 fair and consider vendor and entertainment ideas. The meeting includes routine reports, officer elections, and announcements before adjourning.

• Approval of the CPRA Rodeo contract for 2026
• Preparation of sponsorship packets for the 2026 fair
• Discussion of vendor and entertainment ideas
• Officer elections and appointment of new seats
• Committee member updates and announcements

Planning Commission

The Chaffee County Planning Commission will hear a staff presentation on the basic required elements of a development application. The presentation will be given by Rose Reuling. No decisions or votes are scheduled for this agenda item.

• Staff presentation on basic required elements of a development application – Rose Reuling

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will consider several resolutions, including the 2026 meeting schedule and a special events permit for a September 2026 concert. The meeting includes a public hearing regarding a wildlife habitat mapping error appeal and discussions on 2026 priority pillars.

• Public hearing: Appeal of Notice of Decision Denying Identification of Wildlife Habitat Mapping Error (Gordon Sloat, Parcel #316336300086)
• Resolution 2026-02: Meadows Special Events Permit application for September 2026 concert
• Contract consideration: Housing Needs Assessment scope of work funded by Department of Local Affairs EIAF grant
• Agreement with LM Kersting for repairs to North Building at Fairgrounds
• Resolution 2025-58: Appointment of Sarah Brown McClain to Chaffee Housing Authority Board of Directors

Board of Commissioners Work Session - 1st Monday

The Board of County Commissioners held a work session on January 5, 2026. Commissioners heard an update from Mountain Valley Transit and introduced a prospective Chaffee Housing Authority board appointee. A stakeholder meeting discussed the proposed Bald Mountain Forest Health and Fuels Reduction project. A Congressional leadership update was also presented, and no formal actions were taken.

• Mountain Valley Transit update and introduction of Executive Director Eric Kaiser (Kate Garwood)
• Introduction of prospective Chaffee Housing Authority board appointee Sarah Brown McClain
• Land Management Agencies stakeholder meeting discussing Bald Mountain Forest Health and Fuels Reduction project (Lisa Corbin, USFS Zone Forester)
• Congressional Leadership Update