Chaffee County public meetings in 2024

County Board

The Airport Advisory Board is meeting to discuss the sale of the Walt Harder Hangar. The board will also review the 2025 Airshow and CDOT design and engineering for the fuel farm and Taxiway A.

• Walt Harder Hangar sale
• Fuel Farm/Taxiway A Design, Environmental, and Engineering (CDOT)
• 2025 Airshow planning

The Airport Advisory Board approved the transfer of the Walt Harder hangar lease at Site T to Don Dubin and Ray (Rusty) Rust, with a new 20-year lease. The board also approved the October 23, 2024 meeting minutes. No other formal decisions were made; other items were informational or discussion-only.

• Approved transfer of Walt Harder hangar lease at Site T to Don Dubin and Rusty Rust (all approved)
• Approved October 23, 2024 meeting minutes (all approved)

Board of County Commissioners

The commissioners will consider several routine items, including approval of the December 10 meeting minutes and acknowledgment of the Treasurer's November report. They will adopt Resolution 2024-87, adding the Development Review Manual appendices to the Chaffee County Land Use Code. The board will vote on a $78,000 agreement with 50 West Productions for video production services for the Chaffee County Visitors Bureau. A ribbon‑cutting ceremony for the new Public Safety Complex at 200 Steele Drive is scheduled for 11:00 am.

• Approve minutes of the December 10, 2024 regular meeting
• Adopt Development Review Manual appendices to the Land Use Code (Resolution 2024-87)
• Acknowledge the Treasurer's monthly report for November 2024
• Approve $78,000 contract with 50 West Productions for video services to the Visitors Bureau
• Ribbon‑cutting ceremony for the Chaffee County Public Safety Complex at 200 Steele Drive

The Board of County Commissioners approved a $78,000 agreement with 50 West Productions for video production services for the Chaffee County Visitors Bureau in 2025. The board also approved the consent agenda, including paying bills, adopting Resolution 2024-87 on the Development Review Manual appendices, and acknowledging the Treasurer's November 2024 report. Minutes from the December 10 meeting were approved. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved $78,000 agreement with 50 West Productions for video production services (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including bills, Resolution 2024-87, and Treasurer's report (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of December 10, 2024 regular meeting (unanimous)

County Board

The Chaffee County Heritage Area Advisory Board will meet to review previous minutes and discuss executive committee positions. The board will also receive updates on the TravelStorys app and byways.

• Review of November meeting minutes
• New Executive Committee members and position renewals
• TravelStorys app update
• Byways update
• Setting the 2025 meeting schedule

The Chaffee County Heritage Area Advisory Board approved the November meeting minutes and elected Carolyn Poissant as Chair, Kent Wood as Vice Chair, and Bonnie Davis as Secretary. The board discussed filling vacancies, including a tribal seat, and planned to review subdivision applications in the coming year. No substantive policy decisions were made; the meeting was largely administrative.

• Approved November meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Elected Carolyn Poissant as Chair, Kent Wood as Vice Chair, Bonnie Davis as Secretary
• Set 2025 meeting schedule: 2nd Thursday, 12-1:30pm, next on January 9

County Board

The Chaffee County Visitors Bureau is meeting to discuss 2025 meeting dates and board term updates. The board is reviewing several funding requests and contracts for tourism advertising and media production.

• Video Production Specialist contract recommendation for 50 West Productions: $78,000
• Miles Partnership Colorado Tourism Office Advertising 2025: $72,600
• Colorado Tourism Office Tourism Paid Media Cooperative: $20,000
• WebCam Streaming Specialist renewal for Absolute Computer Design: $10,000

The Chaffee County Visitors Bureau Board approved a recommendation to award a $78,000 video production contract to 50 West Productions (Dave Curtis) for the county commissioners, with all members in favor. The board also approved a $20,000 grant application for the Colorado Tourism Office's Tourism Paid Media Cooperative, renewed a $10,000 webcam streaming contract with Absolute Computer Design, and approved a $72,600 advertising recommendation with Miles Partnership. Meeting dates for 2025 were approved with an amended January date of January 21st.

• Approved recommendation for 50 West Productions video contract ($78,000) to commissioners (unanimous)
• Approved $20,000 grant application for Colorado Tourism Office Paid Media Cooperative (unanimous)
• Approved renewal of webcam streaming contract with Absolute Computer Design ($10,000) (unanimous)
• Approved recommendation for Miles Partnership advertising ($72,600) to commissioners (unanimous)
• Approved 2025 meeting dates with January moved to January 21st (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from October 22 and November 12, 2024 (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board will adopt the proposed 2025 county budget, including resolutions summarizing expenditures and revenues, levying general property taxes, and appropriating funds. They will also consider several consent agenda items such as an airport intergovernmental agreement update, a lot‑line elimination in Buena Vista, and liquor‑license renewals for two businesses. Additional items include contract awards for sheriff headquarters architectural services and USGS PFAS testing grant, a public hearing on a 12‑acre subdivision, financing for the Buena Vista Public Safety Complex, and adoption of new planning and zoning fee schedules and development manuals.

• Adopt Resolution 2024-74, 2024-75, and 2024-76 to approve the 2025 county budget and levy property taxes
• Approve Resolution 2024-86 authorizing lease‑purchase financing for the Buena Vista Public Safety Complex
• Award contract for architectural services on the Chaffee County Sheriff's Hwy 50 Headquarters project
• Public hearing on Pikul Projects Major Subdivision to subdivide approximately 12.28 acres into six building lots
• Adopt Resolution 2024-85 establishing a new fee schedule for Planning & Zoning applications

The Board of County Commissioners unanimously adopted the 2025 county budget, levied property taxes for the 2025 budget year, and appropriated funds to various county funds. They also approved a lease-purchase financing resolution to complete the Buena Vista Public Safety Complex and other capital improvements, and awarded an architectural services contract for the Sheriff's Hwy. 50 Headquarters project.

• Adopted 2025 county budget (Resolution 2024-74) unanimously
• Levied 2024 property taxes for 2025 budget year (Resolution 2024-75) unanimously
• Appropriated funds for 2025 budget year (Resolution 2024-76) unanimously
• Approved lease-purchase financing for Buena Vista Public Safety Complex and capital improvements (Resolution 2024-86) unanimously
• Awarded architectural services contract for Sheriff's Hwy. 50 Headquarters to Blythe Group unanimously
• Approved Pikul Projects Major Subdivision (six lots on CR 361) unanimously
• Adopted Development Review and Engineering Criteria Manuals as appendices to Land Use Code unanimously
• Approved new Planning & Zoning fee schedule (Resolution 2024-85) unanimously

Board of Commissioners Work Session - 2nd Monday

The Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to receive updates from several county departments and agencies, including the Chaffee Housing Authority, the Housing Trust, the IT Department, the County Attorney's Office, and the Southern Colorado Economic Development District. Commissioners will discuss updates to the intergovernmental agreement with the City of Salida for the operation and management of Salida Airport‑Harriet Alexander Field, and consider adopting Development Review Engineering Criteria Manuals as appendices to the Land Use Code. No formal actions or decisions will be taken during this work session.

• Chaffee Housing Authority update – presented by interim ED Marjo Curgus
• Chaffee Housing Trust update – presented by Read McCulloch
• Discussion of updates to the Intergovernmental Agreement for Salida Airport‑Harriet Alexander Field
• Discussion of adopting Development Review Engineering Criteria Manuals as Land Use Code appendices
• IT Department update – presented by Danny Gallegos

County Board

The Chaffee County Fair Committee will vote on the November 2024 meeting minutes. The committee will hear reports from the treasurer, manager, and extension. It will discuss old business items such as fair book advertising, entertainment, vendor recruitment, and contract handling. New business includes setting the deadline for committee member reappointment letters.

• Approval of November 2024 minutes
• Treasurer report
• Manager report
• Extension report
• Discussion of fair book advertising, entertainment, vendor recruitment, and contract handling

The board approved rulebook changes for the livestock section, including rewording letter N to address steer behavior at weigh-in and show, and approved hiring a beef judge for the 2025 fair. They also approved removing the silent auction item fee while keeping the 3% commission. Several items were discussed but not formally decided, such as creating a vendor recruitment sub-committee and scheduling a quarterly meeting with county commissioners.

• Approved November meeting minutes (motion by Pat, second by Trent)
• Approved rulebook changes, including rewording letter N of livestock rulebook (motion by Jesse, second by Taylor)
• Approved hiring beef judge for 2025 fair
• Approved removing silent auction item fee, keeping 3% commission

Board of County Commissioners

The commissioners will review a major subdivision request from applicant Joe Cooper while a temporary moratorium is in effect. They will also vote on a second amendment to the Hill Ranch settlement and confirm funding direction for the 2025 Marijuana Excise Tax Advisory Board. A public hearing will be held on a land exchange proposal at 6730 County Road 107, and a housing trust funding request for River Village Mobile Home Park will be considered.

• Consider Request for Acceptance of Major Subdivision Application (Applicant Joe Cooper) during temporary moratorium
• Approve Hill Ranch Second Amendment to Settlement Agreement and Revegetation Plan
• Confirm direction for Marijuana Excise Tax Advisory Board funding allocation and 2025 grant process
• Public hearing on SSG Holdings land exchange and right‑of‑way dedication at 6730 County Road 107, Salida
• Consider Chaffee Housing Trust funding request for acquisition of River Village Mobile Home Park

The Board unanimously approved a $100,000 grant to the Chaffee Housing Trust for the acquisition of River Village Mobile Home Park, along with a letter of support for the Trust's grant application to the Colorado Department of Housing. The Board also approved a four-year lease for ten Chevy Tahoes for the Sheriff's Office, confirmed $400,000 in METAB funding for The Grove Early Childhood Education Center, and approved the Hill Ranch settlement amendment and a land exchange with SSG Holdings. No formal action was taken on the major subdivision application or the AED grant discussion.

• Approved $100,000 grant to Chaffee Housing Trust for River Village Mobile Home Park (unanimous)
• Approved lease with Leasing Specialists, LLC for ten Chevy Tahoes for Sheriff's Office (unanimous)
• Confirmed $400,000 METAB funding for The Grove Early Childhood Education Center (unanimous)
• Approved Hill Ranch Second Amendment to Settlement Agreement and Revegetation Plan (unanimous)
• Approved boundary adjustments and clarifications for SSG Holdings land exchange (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2024-81 reappointing Dr. Matthew Burkley to South Library Board (unanimous, Baker's vote not counted)
• Continued liquor license renewal hearing for Monarch Ski Area to December 10, 2024 (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items including bills, letters of support, and Veteran's Service Officer report (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider adopting the Development Review and Engineering Criteria Manuals as appendices to the Chaffey County Land Use Code. The commission will discuss whether to incorporate these manuals into the code. No other agenda items are listed.

• Public hearing to consider adopting Development Review and Engineering Criteria Manuals as appendices to the Land Use Code

County Board

The Chaffee County Emergency Telephone Authority board will hold a public hearing on the 2025 budget. The board will consider resolutions to appropriate funds and to adopt the budget. A coordinators report will be presented covering ESINet migration, FCC updates, Next Gen 9‑1‑1 and ECats, and monthly reports. The meeting will set the next regular meeting for January 23, 2025.

• Public hearing on the 2025 budget
• Resolution to appropriate sums of money for 2025
• Resolution to adopt the 2025 budget
• Coordinators report on ESINet migration
• Coordinators report on Next Gen 9‑1‑1 and ECats

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a continued public hearing regarding the adoption of the Chaffee County Land Use Code. The board is also reviewing a special event permit for a 2025 campout and legal engagements for land use and litigation.

• Public hearing for the adoption of the Chaffee County Land Use Code Rewrite Project
• Special Event Permit for Campout for the Cause at 6700 Old Corral Road, Salida (July 24-26, 2025)
• Engagement of Fairfield & Woods, P.C. as Special Land Use Counsel
• Engagement of Sullivan Green Seavy Jarvis LLC for Case No. 2024CA001593 Brown v Chaffee County
• Tax abatement consideration for 212 N Colorado Avenue, Buena Vista for the 2023 Tax Year

The Board of County Commissioners approved a new Land Use Code and zoning map, along with updated regulations for short-term rentals in unincorporated Chaffee County. These changes take effect January 1, 2025. Additionally, the Board conditionally approved a multi-year special event permit for the "Campout for the Cause" festival.

• Adopted new Land Use Code and zoning map (Resolution 2024-78)
• Adopted short-term rental licensing and operation regulations (Resolution 2024-79)
• Conditionally approved multi-year special event permit for Campout for the Cause
• Engaged Sullivan Green Seavy Jarvis LLC for legal services
• Engaged Fairfield & Woods, P.C. as Special Land Use Counsel
• Denied tax abatement for 212 N. Colorado Avenue (2023 tax year)
• Accepted 2024 Renewal Music Festival annual review staff report

Planning Commission

The Chaffee County Planning Commission will consider two land-use requests. These include a request for a pre-existing store at a winery and a proposal to subdivide residential land into six lots.

• Mountain Spirit Winery (15750 County Road 220): Request to approve a pre-existing agricultural products store as an accessory use
• Pikul Projects (29240, 29320, and 29490 CR361): Proposal to subdivide approximately 12.28 acres into six building lots

Board of Commissioners Work Session - 2nd Monday

The Chaffee County Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to discuss several updates and proposals. Topics include the Marijuana Excise Tax Advisory Board's grant process recommendations for FY2025, funding for The Grove early‑childhood center in the Buena Vista School District, and the 2025 holiday and BOCC meeting schedules. No formal actions or decisions will be taken during this session.

• Discuss Marijuana Excise Tax Advisory Board (METAB) recommendations for FY2025 grant process
• Discuss proposed funding for The Grove early‑childhood center project (Buena Vista School District) through the 2024‑2025 Chaffee Childcare Expansion Program
• Discuss and consider the 2025 holiday schedule
• Discuss the 2025 BOCC meeting schedule
• Chaffee Housing Authority update (interim executive director Marjo Curgus)

County Board

The board will discuss the nomination process for the Executive Committee and position renewals. The meeting also includes updates on the TravelStorys app and byways.

• Executive Committee nomination process and position renewals
• TravelStorys app update
• Byways update
• Review of September meeting minutes

The Chaffee County Heritage Area Advisory Board approved the September meeting minutes and elected officers for 2025 by acclamation: Carolyn Poissant as Chair, Kent Wood as Vice Chair, and Bonnie Davis as Secretary. The board also discussed updates on the TravelStorys app and the new interpretive sign at Granite, but took no other substantive actions.

• Approved September meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Elected Carolyn Poissant as Chair for 2025 (unanimous)
• Elected Kent Wood as Vice Chair for 2025 (unanimous)
• Elected Bonnie Davis as Secretary for 2025 (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The commissioners will consider several items, including a contract increase of about $48,100.38 for Dibble Engineering’s design work on the Fuel Farm Replacement at Salida Harriet Alexander Airport. They will hold a public hearing to adopt the rewritten Chaffey County Land Use Code. Additional agenda items include a liquor‑license modification for Independent Whitewater, a letter of support for the HRRMC Foundation’s Enterprise Zone renewal, and a proposal to join Fremont County in a civil lawsuit against former District Attorney Linda Stanley.

• ≈$48,100.38 increase to Dibble Engineering for expanded design work on the Fuel Farm Replacement at Salida Harriet Alexander Airport
• Engagement of Stifel, Nicolaus & Company to acquire funds through Certificates of Participation or Lease Purchase Agreements
• Public hearing: modification of liquor license for Independent Whitewater, DBA Drift In, 10832 County Road 165, Salida
• Consider letter of support to HRRMC Foundation for renewal of Enterprise Zone certification
• Public hearing to consider adoption of the Chaffey County Land Use Code as part of the Land Use Code Rewrite Project

The Board of County Commissioners continued the public hearing on the Chaffee County Land Use Code rewrite to November 19, 2024, at 10:00 a.m., after extensive public comment and discussion. The board also approved several other items, including a contract increase for airport fuel farm design, engagement of a financial firm for road and facility projects, a liquor license modification, a letter of support, and joining a lawsuit against a former district attorney.

• Continued Land Use Code public hearing to Nov. 19, 2024 (unanimous)
• Approved ~$48,100.38 increase to Dibble Engineering for airport fuel farm design (unanimous)
• Approved engagement of Stifel, Nicolaus & Company for Certificates of Participation or Lease-Purchase Agreements (unanimous)
• Approved liquor license modification for Independent Whitewater DBA Drift In (unanimous)
• Approved letter of support to HRRMC Foundation for Enterprise Zone certification renewal (unanimous)
• Approved joining Fremont County in civil lawsuit against former DA Linda Stanley (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including bills and monthly reports (unanimous)

County Board

The Chaffee County Visitors Bureau Board will discuss a tourism paid‑media cooperative that includes a $20,000 investment from the bureau and a $25,000 match from the Colorado Tourism Office, totaling $74,968. The board will also approve the minutes from the October 22, 2024 meeting and hear reports on a River Mamma video sponsorship, the Marketing Director, and board member updates.

• Approval of meeting minutes from October 22, 2024
• Review of River Mamma video sponsorship presented by Sarah Hamilton and Jillian Chernofsky
• Consideration of Colorado Tourism Office paid‑media cooperative: $20,000 CCVB investment, $25,000 CTO match, total $74,968
• Marketing Director report
• Board member reports (up to 15 minutes each)

County Board

The Chaffee County Fair Committee will meet to set dates for the 2025 fair and discuss the consolidation of fair operations. The agenda includes updates on subcommittee meetings, advertising pricing, and contracts for entertainment and the carnival.

• Set dates for 2025 fair and subcommittee meetings
• Discuss 2025 fair advertising pricing and sales
• Review contracts for 2025 entertainment and carnival
• Update on 4-H Quarterly Leaders Meeting
• Discuss Fair and Shows Convention participation

The board approved moving a specific weigh-in date to April 28, 2025. Members discussed making market animal weigh-ins a requirement and proposed new sponsorship tiers for 2025.

• Approved moving Sydney R. weigh-in to 04/28/25 at 5pm
• Approved October minutes
• Tabled changes to sponsorship tiers for committee review

Board of County Commissioners

The Chaffee County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing to consider the adoption of the Chaffee County Land Use Code. This is part of the Chaffee County Land Use Code Rewrite Project.

• Public hearing for the adoption of the Chaffee County Land Use Code

The Board of County Commissioners held a public hearing on the proposed Chaffee County Land Use Code rewrite, taking extensive public comment. No decision was made; the hearing was continued to November 12, 2024, for additional comment and possible deliberations. The board also asked for public feedback on density in residential and RR zones.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Continued Land Use Code public hearing to Nov. 12, 2024, 10:00 a.m. (by consensus)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board will consider several contracts, grant applications, and funding requests, including a $270,606.21 cost increase for the BV EMS facility and purchases for a landfill scale. It will also discuss a service fee change for county sales tax collection and support for library and courthouse projects. The meeting includes a public hearing to adopt the rewritten Chaffee County Land Use Code.

• Owner change orders increase BV EMS facility construction cost by $270,606.21 (Diesslin Structures, Inc.)
• Purchase of landfill scale for $81,000 and contractor installation for $84,000
• Resolution 2024-72 to change the service fee for county sales tax collection
• Public hearing to adopt the Chaffee County Land Use Code rewrite
• Letter of support for Buena Vista Library’s DOLA Energy and Mineral Impact Assistance Fund Tier II grant

The Board approved approximately $165,000 for a new landfill scale and installation, as well as a $270,606.21 cost increase for the Buena Vista EMS facility. Other actions included approving a $10,000 safety grant for the historic courthouse and updating sales tax vendor fees. Public hearings on the Land Use Code rewrite were held but remained open.

• Approved $270,606.21 GMP cost increase for BV EMS facility construction (unanimous)
• Approved $81,000 landfill scale purchase and $84,000 installation contract (unanimous)
• Approved $10,000 funding for Historic Chaffee County Courthouse safety improvements (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2024-72 setting sales tax vendor fees at 3% capped at $200 (unanimous)
• Approved grant application for Sheriff's Office drone acquisition (unanimous)
• Approved Letter of Support for Buena Vista Library expansion grant (unanimous)
• Approved termination of Airport Ground Lease Site N (2-0)
• Approved termination of Airport Ground Lease Site H and new lease for Ray Plumb (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing to consider adopting the revised Chaffee County Land Use Code. They will also discuss several contracts, grant applications, and a proposed fee change for county sales tax collection. Additional items include a cost increase for the BV EMS facility and purchases for landfill equipment.

• Owner change orders for BV EMS facility construction increase cost by $270,606.21
• Termination of ground lease for Site N at the Airport and new lease for Ray Plumb
• Application to Colorado Bureau of Investigation grant for Sheriff Office drone acquisition
• Purchase of landfill scale ($81,000) and contractor for installation ($84,000)
• Resolution 2024-72 to change the service fee for county sales tax collection

Board of County Commissioners

The Chaffee County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing to consider adopting the county’s Land Use Code. This hearing is part of the ongoing Chaffey County Land Use Code Rewrite Project. No formal actions will be taken at this meeting.

• Public hearing to consider adoption of the Chaffey County Land Use Code (Land Use Code Rewrite Project)

The Chaffee County Board of Commissioners convened a public hearing on November 4, 2024, to consider the adoption of the Chaffee County Land Use Code as part of the Land Use Code Rewrite Project. After hearing a presentation from Planning Director Miles Cottom and receiving public comments from numerous residents, the board recessed the public hearing until Wednesday, November 6, 2024. The agenda for the meeting was unanimously approved prior to the hearing.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Recessed the public hearing on the Land Use Code until November 6, 2024

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a work session to review a draft of the proposed Chaffee County Land Use Code. No formal decisions or actions will be taken during this session.

• Review of Draft Proposed Chaffee County Land Use Code

County Board

The Airport Advisory Board will review several items related to Salida Airport operations. Topics include a proposed expansion of the Nelsen Amen hangar, termination of leases for Soaring Salida and Steve Bush, and a new lease agreement for Ray Plumb. The board will also discuss the 2025 airshow, upcoming meeting dates, and budget and project costs for 2025. Additional old‑business items cover airport capital improvement projects, an engineering RFQ, and design work for the fuel farm and taxiway.

• Nelsen Amen Hangar Expansion
• Soaring Salida Lease Termination
• Steve Bush Lease Termination
• Ray Plumb Lease Agreement
• 2025 Airshow

The Chaffee County Airport Advisory Board approved several lease actions, including expanding Nelsen Amen's hangar by 40 feet, terminating Salida Soaring's lease for Site N, and transferring Steve Bush's Site H lease to Ray Plumb effective January 1, 2025. The board also approved the airport mission statements and moved the November 27 meeting to November 20 due to Thanksgiving. No public comments were made, and no items were denied or tabled.

• Approved Nelsen Amen hangar expansion 40 feet back (all approved)
• Approved Salida Soaring lease termination for Site N (all approved)
• Approved Steve Bush lease transfer to Ray Plumb for Site H, effective Jan 1, 2025 (all approved)
• Approved Salida Airport Board and Salida Airport Mission Statements (all approved)
• Approved moving November 27 meeting to November 20 (all approved)
• Approved August 28, 2024 meeting minutes (all approved)

Planning Commission

The Chaffee County Planning Commission is holding a continued public hearing. The body will consider recommending the adoption of a proposed new Land Use Code.

• Public hearing regarding the proposed new Chaffee County Land Use Code

County Board

The Chaffee County Visitors Bureau will meet virtually to review reports and discuss the role of tourism in the local economy. Jake Rishavy of the Chaffee County Economic Development Corporation is scheduled to lead this discussion.

• Discussion on tourism and visitors' importance to the local economy with Jake Rishavy
• Marketing Director Report
• Approval of September 24, 2024 meeting minutes

The Chaffee County Visitors Bureau Board approved a motion to present the Colorado Tourism Office Tourism Paid Media Cooperative grant proposal to the county commissioners. The grant involves a $20,000 partner investment with a $25,000 CTO match, totaling $74,968 in media value. The board also approved the September meeting minutes and discussed several pending grant applications and tourism initiatives.

• Approved motion to present Tourism Paid Media Cooperative grant proposal to commissioners (unanimous)
• Approved September 24, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Discussed applying for Destination Development Mentor Program for music scene initiative
• Discussed applying for Accessible Travel Program with Wheel The World
• Discussed Responsible Recreation grant project funded at $16,000
• Discussed pending Matching Marketing Grant for music scene ($60,000 budget, $20,000 match)

County Board

The Marijuana Excise Tax Advisory Board is meeting to review revenue collections and board terms. The body will discuss community funding gaps, funding criteria, and the plan for the 2025 grants cycle.

• Revenue collections update
• Community funding gaps and METAB funding criteria
• 2025 grants cycle plan
• Board terms and industry representation

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider recommending adoption of the proposed new Chaffee County Land Use Code. No other agenda items are listed for this meeting.

• Public hearing to consider recommending adoption of the proposed new Chaffee County Land Use Code

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to review the draft of the proposed Chaffee County Land Use Code. No decisions, policies, or formal actions will be taken at this meeting. The session is for discussion only and no official minutes will be kept.

• Review Draft of Proposed Chaffee County Land Use Code

Planning Commission

The Chaffee County Planning Commission will meet to review additions to the Land Use Code. The discussion will specifically include the administration and procedures portion of the new code.

• Review of Land Use Code additions and administration/procedures

Board of County Commissioners

The Chaffee County Board of Commissioners will consider several consent agenda items, including a development agreement for the Alpine West Planned Development. The board will also vote on a grant application for EV chargers at the county public safety complex and on hiring a consulting firm for commissioning services at that facility. Additional items include amendments to the intergovernmental agreement for the Chaffee Housing Authority and the release of a lot‑sales restriction for the Timber Creek Ranch Subdivision Phase 1.

• Approve the Development Agreement for Alpine West Planned Development
• Approve grant application to Colorado Energy Office's ChargeAhead program for EV chargers at the Chaffee County Public Safety Complex in Buena Vista
• Approve engagement of Bowman Consulting Group, Ltd for commissioning services for the Chaffee County Public Safety Complex
• Ratify amendments to the IGA governing the multi‑jurisdictional Chaffee Housing Authority
• Approve release of Lot Sales Restriction for Timber Creek Ranch Subdivision Phase 1

The Board unanimously approved a special event permit for a concert at Meadows Farm in August 2025 and issued letters of support for broadband and wildfire mitigation grants. They also ratified housing authority agreements and approved two lot line eliminations. A decision on releasing lot sales restrictions for the Timber Creek Ranch subdivision was postponed to November 12, 2024.

• Approved Special Event Permit for Meadows Farm concert (unanimous)
• Approved Letter of Support for Maverix Broadband grant (unanimous)
• Ratified Letter of Support for South Ark Fire Protection District grant (unanimous)
• Ratified amendments and funding terms for Chaffee Housing Authority (unanimous)
• Approved Development Agreement for Alpine West Planned Development (unanimous)
• Approved lot line elimination at 28792 Fairway Drive (unanimous)
• Approved lot line elimination at 16700 Falcon Drive (unanimous)
• Tabled Timber Creek Ranch lot sales restriction release to Nov 12 (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners Work Session - 2nd Monday

The Chaffee County Board of Commissioners will hold a work session with updates from Emergency Medical Services, Road and Bridge, the Assessor, the Housing Authority, the Housing Trust, and Places to Age. Commissioners will consider pursuing grant funds through the Colorado Energy Office's ChargeAhead program to install EV chargers at the Public Safety Complex in Buena Vista. They will also discuss engaging Bowman Consulting Group for commissioning services for the same complex. No formal actions or decisions will be taken at this work session.

• Emergency Medical Services Quarterly Update
• Road and Bridge Update
• Consider pursuit of grant funds for EV chargers at the Public Safety Complex in Buena Vista
• Discuss engagement of Bowman Consulting Group for commissioning services for the Public Safety Complex
• Chaffee Housing Authority Update

County Board

The Transportation Advisory Board is meeting to receive updates on various transit modes and a Salida project. The body will also discuss a survey and the board's composition for next year.

• Updates on Bustang/Mountain Valley Transit, trails, air, trucking, and rail
• David Lady Salida update
• Discussion of a survey
• Planning for the TAB for next year

Board of County Commissioners

The commissioners will consider a public hearing for a special event permit for an August 2025 concert at Meadows Farm, review a liquor license renewal for Station 24 Cafe, and discuss several grant and contract matters including a small‑business development grant, a broadband support letter, a forest‑service beetle salvage contract, and technology purchases for the new public safety complex. They will also receive updates from the Early Childhood Council, discuss County Road 191 maintenance, and consider appointing an interim county attorney. Other agenda items include routine consent agenda approvals and a work session later in the day.

• Public Hearing to consider Special Event Permit for August 2025 Concert at Meadows Farm, 14822 CR 350, Buena Vista
• Hearing to consider Liquor License Renewal for Station 24 Cafe LLC, DBA Station 24 Cafe, 12867 US Hwy 24/285, Buena Vista
• Consider grant application from Central Mountain Small Business Development Center to Freeport McMoRan for Women's Development grant program
• Consider selection of contractor for Poncha Pass Private Douglas‑fir Beetle Salvage Service Work (RFP)
• Consider approval of technology hardware package purchases for new County Public Safety Complex facility

The Board approved a special event permit for the August 2025 concert at The Meadows Farm, designating South Main Arts & Parks Trust as the awardee, with possible permit modifications and a final request to be heard on November 15, 2024. The Board also approved several contracts, grants, and letters of support, including a $100,000 beetle salvage contract and a $60,000 technology hardware purchase for the Public Safety Complex. Additionally, Lynda Knowles was appointed Interim County Attorney via Resolution 2024-68.

• Approved special event permit for August 2025 concert at Meadows Farm (unanimous)
• Approved $100,000 contract with Beetle Kill Tree Guys for Douglas-fir beetle salvage (unanimous)
• Approved $60,000 technology hardware purchases for Public Safety Complex (unanimous)
• Endorsed SBDC grant application to Freeport McMoRan for Women's Development program (unanimous)
• Approved letter of support for Visionary Broadband BEAD Grant application (unanimous)
• Issued letter of support for National Forest Foundation FRWRM grant application (unanimous)
• Provided letter of support for USGS Next Generation Water Observing System (unanimous)
• Appointed Lynda Knowles as Interim County Attorney via Resolution 2024-68 (unanimous)

County Board

The Chaffee Common Ground Citizens Advisory Committee will approve the minutes of the previous meeting and the agenda. It will review a financial report and discuss eligibility for the Ag Enhancement Grant, updates to applications and rubrics, and the schedule for the next grant cycle. The committee will also present information to the County Commissioners on December 10th before concluding with next steps and public comment.

• Approval of Minutes of Previous Meeting
• Approval of Agenda
• Discussion of Ag Enhancement Grant Eligibility
• Updates to applications and rubrics
• Presentation to County Commissioners on December 10th

The committee unanimously approved a policy change making Ag Enhancement grants available to all agricultural producers, with conservation agreements preferred but not required, and adding a 5-year reimbursement requirement if property is sold out of ag production. County legal will review the claw-back provision. The committee also approved the consent agenda, discussed the financial outlook for the spring 2025 grant cycle, and set the schedule for the next grant cycle.

• Approved policy change to Ag Enhancement grant eligibility, opening to all ag producers with 5-year claw-back (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes from April 24 and April 30 meetings (unanimous)
• Set spring 2025 grant cycle schedule: applications open Jan 15, pre-applications due Feb 14, full proposals due Mar 28
• Scheduled January meeting for updates from existing partnerships and February for new partnership proposals

Planning Commission

The Chaffee County Planning Commission will hold a work session to review the draft of the proposed new Chaffee County Land Use Code. The session continues discussion of the code revision. No formal decisions are scheduled for this meeting.

• Work session to review draft of the proposed new Chaffee County Land Use Code (continued)

County Board

The Chaffee County Fair Committee will approve the July and September 2024 minutes, receive Treasurer, Manager, and Extension reports, and discuss consolidating the fair into one week. It will also set dates for subcommittee meetings covering the practice arena, wash station, carnival, and rodeo, and consider pricing and advertising for the fair book. The meeting will conclude with announcements and scheduling of the next meeting.

• Approve July and September 2024 meeting minutes
• Treasurer, Manager, and Extension reports
• Discuss consolidating the fair into one week
• Set dates for subcommittee meetings: practice arena, wash station, carnival, rodeo
• Discuss fair book advertising pricing and ad sales

The Chaffee County Fair Board approved two funding requests: $2,000 for three members to attend the Colorado Fair Association of Shows (CFAS) and $3,000 for the royalty to attend CFAS. The board also set dates for January and April weight-ins, formed committees, and discussed moving the track to a one-week and weekend schedule with paid admission for Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. No other substantive decisions were made; most items were reports or discussions.

• Approved $2,000 for 3 members to attend CFAS (motion by Pat, second by Dustin)
• Approved $3,000 for royalty to attend CFAS (motion by Dustin, second by Elsie)
• Set January 26 weight-in for beef (1-4pm) and April 27 weight-in for small animals (1-4pm) (motion by Abby, second by Dustin)
• Made Dakota chair of Budget Committee (motion by Abby, second by Dustin)
• Approved July and September meeting minutes (motion by Pat, second by Dakota)

Board of County Commissioners

The Chaffee County Board of Commissioners will consider resolutions supporting two housing authority ballot measures and approve special event liquor permits. The board will also select a contractor for beetle salvage work and discuss legal services.

• Resolution 2024-65 in support of Chaffee Housing Authority Ballot Measure 6A
• Resolution 2024-66 in support of Chaffee Housing Authority Ballot Measure 6B
• Hearing to consider Ark Valley High Rollers Special Event Liquor Permit
• Hearing to consider Guidestone Special Event Liquor Permit
• Consideration of Poncha Pass Private Douglas-fir Beetle Salvage Service Work

The Board unanimously approved resolutions endorsing Chaffee Housing Authority Ballot Measures 6A and 6B, and approved a clinical affiliation agreement between Chaffee County EMS and Colorado Mountain College. They also directed staff to appoint Lynda Knowles as Acting County Attorney and finalize a service agreement with Karp, Neu & Hanlon P.C. The release of a lot sales restriction for Timber Creek Ranch was continued to the October 15 meeting, and an executive session on legal counsel ended with no decisions.

• Approved Resolution 2024-65 endorsing Chaffee Housing Authority Ballot Measure 6A (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2024-66 endorsing Chaffee Housing Authority Ballot Measure 6B (unanimous)
• Approved Clinical Affiliation Agreement between Chaffee County EMS and Colorado Mountain College (unanimous)
• Directed staff to appoint Lynda Knowles as Acting County Attorney and finalize service agreement with Karp, Neu & Hanlon P.C. (unanimous)
• Continued discussion of Timber Creek Ranch lot sales restriction release to October 15, 2024 (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Agenda including payment of bills and letter of support for Salida Mountain Trails (unanimous)
• Approved Hearing Consent Agenda including three liquor permits (unanimous)
• Entered executive session on legal counsel; no decisions made

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a work session to review the draft of the proposed new Chaffee County Land Use Code. Commissioners will examine the code's provisions during the session.

• Work session to review draft of the proposed new Chaffee County Land Use Code

Board of Commissioners Work Session - 1st Monday

The Board of Commissioners is holding a work session to receive updates from county offices. No formal decisions, policies, or resolutions are adopted during work sessions.

• Quarterly update from the Office of Emergency Management
• Sheriff's Office update
• Fairgrounds update
• Discussion on The Grove, Buena Vista School District early childhood center project and programming

County Board

The Airport Advisory Board will consider the proposed Nelsen Amen Hangar Expansion. It will also review the Airport Capital Improvement Program and related projects, an on‑call engineering request for proposals, design work for the fuel farm and Taxiway A with CDOT involvement, and the 2025 budget and project costs. The board will adopt the Salida Airport Board mission statement and standard operating procedures. Routine items include approving the August 28th meeting minutes and public comments.

• Nelsen Amen Hangar Expansion (new business)
• Airport Capital Improvement Program and Projects (old business)
• On‑Call Engineering RFQ (old business)
• Fuel Farm/Taxiway A Design, Environmental, Engineering (CDOT) (old business)
• 2025 Budget/Project Costs (old business)

County Board

The Chaffee County Visitors Bureau Board will meet virtually on September 24, 2024. The agenda includes approval of the August 27, 2024 meeting minutes, a report from the Marketing Director, and board member reports. No substantive policy decisions or contracts are listed.

• Approval of August 27, 2024 meeting minutes
• Marketing Director report
• Board member reports (up to 15 minutes)

The Chaffee County Visitors Bureau Board approved the July 30, 2024 meeting minutes unanimously. The meeting was primarily informational, with the Marketing Director reporting on the Colorado Tourism Office campaign, grant applications, and video projects, and board members sharing business updates. No other formal decisions were made.

• Approved July 30, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board will hold a public hearing to consider an intergovernmental agreement that would replace a 1041 permit for a municipal water project on the AVIC and Bale Ditches. Several contracts and grant matters will be reviewed, including engineering services for Salida Airport and a $58,860 software development contract with CivicPlus. The meeting also includes consent agenda items such as an easement acceptance and a memorandum of understanding with the Arkansas River Watershed Collaborative.

• Accept easement from John & Donna Rhoads for maintenance of County Road 110
• Approve MOU between Arkansas River Watershed Collaborative and Chaffee County
• Approve selection of contract for engineering services for Salida Airport
• Approve engagement with CivicPlus for permitting software at a cost of $58,860
• Public hearing on intergovernmental agreement for Triview water project

The Board unanimously approved an Intergovernmental Agreement with Triview Metropolitan District for a municipal water project on the AVIC and Bale Ditches, bypassing a 1041 permit. They also approved a stipulation in Water Court Case 2022CW3004 related to Triview. Several contracts and agreements were approved, including engineering services for the Salida Airport and a software agreement for online permitting.

• Approved IGA in lieu of 1041 permit for Triview water project (unanimous)
• Approved stipulation for Water Court Case 2022CW3004 (unanimous)
• Approved contract engineering services for Salida Airport with Dibble Engineering (unanimous)
• Approved Scope of Services #2 for landfill engineering with Sanborn Head (unanimous)
• Approved funding IGA for Chaffee Housing Authority FY2025-2026 (unanimous)
• Approved amendments to Chaffee Housing Authority IGA (unanimous)
• Approved CivicPlus online permitting software agreement at $58,860 (unanimous)
• Approved transfer of Special Event Permit to Chaffee County Community Foundation (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners Work Session - 2nd Monday

The Board of Commissioners Work Session will discuss several items, including the selection of engineering services for the Salida Airport, proposed amendments and funding agreements for the multi‑jurisdictional Chaffee Housing Authority, and a memorandum of understanding with the Arkansas River Watershed Collaborative. Additional updates will be provided by the Building Department, Weed Department, and on the UAWCD Alluvial Aquifer Storage and Cottonwood Dam Rehabilitation Projects. No formal decisions or actions are authorized at this work session.

• Selection of contract engineering services for the Salida Airport
• Proposed amendments to the IGA governing the multi‑jurisdictional Chaffee Housing Authority
• Proposed Funding IGA for the multi‑jurisdictional Chaffee Housing Authority for fiscal years 2025 and 2026
• Discussion of MOU between the Arkansas River Watershed Collaborative and Chaffee County
• Discussion on the UAWCD Alluvial Aquifer Storage and Cottonwood Dam Rehabilitation Projects

County Board

The Chaffee County Heritage Area Advisory Board will review the minutes from its August meeting, discuss the nomination process and renewals for its executive committee, receive an update on the TravelStorys app, and get a status report on county byways. The meeting will also confirm dates for future gatherings.

• Review August meeting minutes
• Executive committee nomination process and position renewals
• TravelStorys app update
• Byways update
• Schedule next meetings: Oct 10, Nov 14, Dec 12

The Chaffee County Heritage Area Advisory Board approved the August meeting minutes with corrections, including edits to the Centennial House and Granite Bridge sections and revisions to the Lake County War text. The board discussed upcoming officer nominations, fundraising options, and project updates, but no other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved August meeting minutes with edits (motion by Brandon, second by Suzy, none opposed)
• Planned to vote on executive committee positions at October meeting
• Discussed applying for Common Ground and lodging tax funds as grant opportunities

Board of County Commissioners

The Board will consider appointing a sheriff to serve the remainder of Sheriff John Spezze's term and then swear in the appointee, Andrew Rohrich. Two executive sessions will be held: one for legal advice on case 2023CV30041 and a special event permit, and another to authorize the Finance Director to conduct negotiations pending Board approval. No other formal actions are scheduled.

• Consider appointment to Sheriff position to fulfill the remainder of Sheriff John Spezze's term
• Swearing in of Sheriff appointee Andrew Rohrich
• Executive session for legal advice on 2023CV30041 and special event permit
• Executive session to authorize Finance Director Dan Short to conduct negotiations subject to Board approval

The Board unanimously appointed Undersheriff Andy Rohrich to serve as Sheriff for the remainder of retired Sheriff John Spezze's term, and he was sworn in by County Clerk Lori Mitchell. The Board also held two executive sessions, one for legal advice and one for negotiation strategy, and approved a motion to authorize Chair Wood and Finance Director Dan Short to negotiate a separation agreement with County Attorney Daniel Tom.

• Appointed Andy Rohrich as Sheriff for remainder of John Spezze's term (unanimous)
• Swore in Sheriff Rohrich and command staff
• Held executive session for legal advice on 2023CV30041 and special event permit (no decisions)
• Held executive session for negotiation strategy (no decisions)
• Approved negotiation of separation agreement with County Attorney Daniel Tom (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The commissioners will vote on routine consent items including bill payments, a bond cap assignment to the Colorado Housing and Finance Authority, appointments to the Visitor’s Bureau, and a development agreement for Alpine West. They will also consider a request to accept a major subdivision application despite a temporary moratorium, approve a falsification policy for the County Department of Human Services, discuss land‑use code hearing schedules, and receive the annual short‑term rental program report. Two executive‑session meetings will be held for legal advice on land‑use matters and ongoing negotiations.

• Approve Resolution 2024-61 assigning the 2024 Private Activity Bond cap to Colorado Housing and Finance Authority
• Approve the Development Agreement for Alpine West Planned Development
• Consider request for acceptance of a major subdivision application during a temporary moratorium (Applicant Joe Cooper)
• Approve the Falsification Policy for Chaffee County Derpartment of Human Services
• Approve the application to the Public Utilities Commission to improve the railroad crossing at County Road 103 with Cleora LLC

The Board accepted Sheriff John Spezze's resignation effective midnight September 10, 2024, and unanimously appointed Undersheriff Andy Rohrich as interim Sheriff. The Board also approved the consent agenda, a falsification policy for Human Services, and continued a subdivision application to December 5, 2024. Two executive session items were continued to a special meeting on September 12, 2024.

• Accepted Sheriff Spezze's resignation and appointed Undersheriff Rohrich as interim Sheriff (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including Resolution 2024-61 (bond cap assignment) and Resolution 2024-62 (Visitor's Bureau appointments) (unanimous)
• Approved Falsification Policy for Chaffee County Department of Human Services (unanimous)
• Continued Major Subdivision Application by Joe Cooper to December 5, 2024 (unanimous)
• Acknowledged Annual Report on County Short-Term Rental Program (unanimous)
• Continued two executive session items to September 12, 2024 special meeting (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners Work Session - 1st Monday

The Board of Commissioners will hold a work session on September 9, 2024 to receive updates on the county airport, IT department, Xcel Energy service disruptions, and the Pano AI‑Xcel Energy project. Commissioners will also consider Resolution 2024‑61, which would assign the county’s 2024 Private Activity Bond cap to the Colorado Housing and Finance Authority. No formal actions or decisions are taken at work sessions.

• Airport Update – Zech Papp
• IT Department Update – Danny Gallegos
• Xcel Energy service disruptions and Fooses Project update – Ashley Valdez
• Pano AI & Xcel Energy Project update – Mason Bates
• Consider Resolution 2024‑61 to assign Private Activity Bond cap to Colorado Housing and Finance Authority

County Board

The County Board will approve the July 2024 meeting minutes and hear the treasurer, manager, and extension reports. It will discuss the outcomes of the 2024 fair and update the livestock‑scale house sign. The board will create and review the 2024‑2025 fair budget, set up working committees, adjust dates, and schedule entertainment and vendors for next year. The fair is scheduled to start on July 26.

• Approval of July 2024 meeting minutes
• Discussion of positive/negative aspects of the 2024 fair
• Livestock Scale house sign update
• Creation and review of the 2024‑2025 fair budget
• Scheduling of entertainment and vendors for next year's fair

County Board

The Planning Commission will meet at 5 p.m. on September 4, 2024. It will review the Buskist appeal of an administrative interpretation concerning an accessory dwelling unit on 14825 Highway 285, located in the Rural Commercial/Recreational zone. The appeal seeks approval of the ADU after a prior denial for not meeting size requirements. The commission will decide whether to grant the request.

• Buskist appeal to approve accessory dwelling unit at 14825 Highway 285 (Rural Commercial/Recreational zone)

Board of County Commissioners

The Chaffey County Board of Commissioners will review and vote on several contracts and grant applications, including a $20,000 marketing grant that requires a matching local contribution. Commissioners will also consider a secure transport permit, an amendment to the fee schedule for 1041 applications, and updates to memoranda of understanding with local health and early‑childhood partners. The meeting includes routine approval of minutes and a consent agenda for routine bills and board vacancies.

• $3,000 Public Health contract for temporary Maternal Health provider (Campell), grant funded
• $3,000 Public Health contract for temporary Maternal Health provider (Mund), grant funded
• $20,000 contract with Humanitou for podcast expertise, grant funded
• $20,000 local cash match required for Colorado Tourism Office marketing grant "Streaming the Sounds of Chaffee County"
• Resolution 2024-60 to amend the fee schedule for 1041 applications

The Board of County Commissioners approved several grant-funded public health contracts and a tourism grant application. They also authorized a secure transport permit and updated the fee schedule for 1041 permit applications.

• Approved $3,000 grant-funded contract with Katherine Campbell for Maternal Health (unanimous)
• Approved $3,000 grant-funded contract with Kim Mund-Wolkenbreit for Maternal Health (unanimous)
• Approved $20,000 grant-funded contract with Humanitou for podcast expertise (unanimous)
• Approved Colorado Tourism Office grant application with $20,000 local cash match (unanimous)
• Ratified Letter of Support for Chaffee Housing Trust grant to CO DOLA (unanimous)
• Approved Colorado Secure Transportation LLC application for Secure Transport Permit (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2024-60 amending fee schedule for 1041 permit applications (unanimous)
• Approved co-responder program agreement between Sheriff's Office and Sol Vista Health (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board will hold an executive session to obtain legal advice on personnel matters under C.R.S. § 24-6-402(4)(b) and § C.R.S. § 24-6-402(4)(f). County Attorney Daniel and Deputy County Attorney Lynda Knowles may attend. No formal actions or decisions are taken at this meeting.

• Executive session to receive legal advice on personnel matters under C.R.S. § 24-6-402(4)(b) and § C.R.S. § 24-6-402(4)(f)

The Board of County Commissioners held a special meeting on August 29, 2024, primarily to enter an executive session for legal advice on personnel matters. No decisions were made during the meeting, and the executive session was not recorded. The meeting adjourned shortly after the session concluded.

• Moved into executive session for legal advice on personnel matters (unanimous)
• No decisions made during executive session
• Meeting adjourned at 11:02 a.m.

County Board

The Airport Advisory Board is meeting to discuss the Airport Capital Improvement Plan and an on-call engineering request for qualifications. The board will also review the 2025 budget and project costs.

• On-Call Engineering RFQ
• 2025 Budget and Project Costs
• Fuel Farm/Taxiway A Design, Environmental, and Engineering (CDOT)
• Airport CIP and Projects
• Salida Airport Board Mission Statement

The Airport Advisory Board approved the July 24, 2024 meeting minutes. They discussed the upcoming Capital Improvements Plan (CIP) meeting with CDOT and FAA, reviewed 75% drawings for the Fuel Farm and Taxiway A Extension projects, and noted a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for a five-year on-call engineering contract. No formal decisions were made on these items.

• Approved July 24, 2024 meeting minutes (all in favor)

County Board

The Chaffee County Visitors Bureau Board will meet virtually to approve minutes, discuss tourism advertising contracts, and review a marketing grant. The board will also introduce new candidates and conduct stakeholder surveys.

• Approval of July 30, 2024 meeting minutes
• Miles Partnership Colorado Tourism Office Advertising - $72,600
• Colorado Tourism Office Matching Marketing Grant - $20,000
• Streaming the Sounds of Chaffee County project - $60,000
• Introduction of new board candidates: Joni Baker, Terry Deveney, and Jillian Chernofsky

The Chaffee County Visitors Bureau Board recommended approval of a $60,000 budget for the 'Streaming the Sounds of Chaffee County' matching grant application to the county commissioners, with one abstention. The board deferred action on a $72,600 Miles Partnership advertising contract, noting it was a 2025 budget item not yet approved. Minutes from July 30, 2024 were approved unanimously.

• Recommended $60,000 budget for Colorado Tourism Office matching grant (passed, Liz abstained)
• Deferred $72,600 Miles Partnership advertising contract pending 2025 budget approval
• Approved July 30, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners Work Session - 2nd Monday

The Chaffee County Board of Commissioners will hold budget hearings and a work session on August 27, 2024. The meeting will be held in person at 104 Crestone Ave. in Salida and is also available via Zoom.

• County Budget Hearings
• Day-to-day Oversight and Supervision
• Work Session

Board of Commissioners Work Session - 2nd Monday

The Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to hear about the county budget. No policies, resolutions, or formal actions will be adopted during this session. The meeting is for day‑to‑day oversight and supervision only.

• County Budget Hearings

County Board

The Chaffee County Visitors Bureau Board will consider an advertising agreement with Miles Partnership for $72,600. The board will also discuss a Colorado Tourism Office matching marketing grant of $20,000 and a $60,000 budget for the “Streaming the Sounds of Chaffee County” project. Additional items include approval of the July 30, 2024 meeting minutes, introductions of new board candidates, and reports on surveys and marketing activities.

• Approval of July 30, 2024 meeting minutes
• Miles Partnership advertising contract – $72,600
• Colorado Tourism Office matching marketing grant – $20,000
• $60,000 budget for “Streaming the Sounds of Chaffee County” (deadline Sep 10, 2024)
• Introduction of board candidates: Joni Baker, Terry Deveney, Jillian Chernofsky

Planning Commission

The Chaffee County Planning Commission is meeting to approve previous minutes and appoint a Chair and Vice Chair. The agenda consists primarily of procedural items.

• Appointment of Planning Commission Chair and Vice Chair

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will approve bills, a contract for hazardous waste diversion, and a contract for employee testing services. They will also discuss a recreation needs evaluation and provide a letter of support for a library expansion grant.

• Contract with Clean Harbor Environmental Services for Household Hazardous Waste Diversion event ($33,056.74)
• Contract with HRRMC for Employee Testing Services (~$5,000 annually)
• Letter of Support for Buena Vista Library expansion project
• Discussion on recreation needs evaluation with Trust for Public Lands
• Executive Session to discuss current litigation matters

The Chaffee County Board of Commissioners approved a $33,056.74 contract with Clean Harbor Environmental Services for a Household Hazardous Waste Diversion event, and approved a letter of support for the Buena Vista Library's grant application for its expansion project. They also unanimously approved the consent agenda, minutes, and a motion to engage Trust for Public Lands for a regional recreation evaluation. The board entered an executive session on litigation but made no decisions there.

• Approved $33,056.74 contract with Clean Harbor Environmental Services for hazardous waste event (unanimous)
• Approved letter of support for Buena Vista Library's Colorado Energy Office grant application (unanimous)
• Approved motion to engage Trust for Public Lands for regional recreation evaluation (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including bills, treasurer's report, and HRRMC testing contract (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of August 13, 2024 regular meeting (unanimous)
• Entered executive session on litigation; no decisions made

Board of County Commissioners

The Board will vote on several consent‑agenda items, including a $394,280.30 increase to the BV EMS facility construction contract and a $60,000 service‑agreement for the same project. Additional approvals cover a $280,000 furniture purchase for the BV EMS facility, a $20,000 historic bridge rehabilitation grant, and a letter of support for a Bustang route expansion. The meeting also includes hearings on two liquor permits, a lot‑line elimination request in Nathrop, a lease for human‑services space, and resolutions related to upcoming housing‑tax ballot measures.

• Owner Change Order for BV EMS facility construction GMP cost increase of $394,280.30
• Extended Service Agreement for Owner's Representative Services for BV EMS facility – $60,000
• Agreement with OS Offices not to exceed $280,000 for furniture and furnishings for the BV EMS Facility
• Liquor License Renewal for JV Food Shop LLC at 12900 US Hwy 24/285, Buena Vista, CO 81211
• Tucker Lot Line Elimination combining four lots into approx. 3.52 acres at 18735 County Rd 162G, Nathrop

The Board unanimously approved two resolutions consenting to the Chaffee Housing Authority's November 5, 2024 ballot measures: one to retain revenue in excess of TABOR spending limits and another to increase sales tax for housing purposes. The board also approved the consent agenda, including a $394,280.30 change order for the BV EMS facility and a $280,000 furniture agreement. A request from Ramble Outdoors for an RV park was withdrawn.

• Approved Resolution 2024-47 consenting to Chaffee Housing Authority's TABOR revenue retention ballot measure (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2024-58 consenting to Chaffee Housing Authority's sales tax increase ballot measure (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including $394,280.30 change order to Diesslin Structures for BV EMS facility (unanimous)
• Approved $60,000 extended service agreement with Dynamic Program Management for BV EMS project (unanimous)
• Approved $280,000 agreement with OS Offices for BV EMS facility furniture (unanimous)
• Approved lease for DHS space in Touber Building (unanimous)
• Approved hearing consent agenda including liquor permits and lot line elimination (unanimous)
• Withdrawn: Ramble Outdoors RV park application request

Board of Commissioners Work Session - 2nd Monday

The Board of Commissioners work session will discuss several updates and proposals, including a cost increase for the BV EMS facility, service agreements, furniture procurement, historic bridge support, and a Bustang route expansion letter. No formal decisions or policies will be adopted at this work session.

• Discuss Owner Change Order for BV EMS facility construction GMP cost increase of $394,280.30 to Diesslin Structures, Inc.
• Discuss Extended Service Agreement for Owner's Representative Services for BV EMS facility project, $60,000 to Dynamic Program Management
• Discuss proposed Agreement with Office Scapes for purchase and installation of furniture for BV EMS facility, not to exceed $280,000
• Request for $20,000 support from Historic St. Elmo for rehabilitation of the Morley Bridge
• Consider provision of Letter of Support for Bustang Route expansion to CDOT on behalf of Chaffee County community

County Board

The board is meeting to discuss executive committee nominations and position renewals. The agenda also includes updates on TravelStorys and Byways.

• Executive Committee nomination process and position renewals
• TravelStorys update
• Byways update
• Review of July meeting minutes

The Chaffee County Heritage Area Advisory Board approved the July meeting minutes and voted to appoint Bonnie Davis as secretary. The board discussed the county's review of advisory board roles, the TravelStorys app update, byway signage issues, and a potential heritage nomination for the PM Weston Stone House, but no formal action was taken on those items.

• Approved July meeting minutes (all in favor)
• Appointed Bonnie Davis as secretary (all in favor)

County Board

The Chaffee County Transportation Advisory Board meeting on August 8, 2024 will review updates on several transportation modes, including Bustang/Mountain Valley Transit, trails, trucking, air, and rail. The board will also consider a new business item labeled TPR, referencing a Colorado Department of Transportation news release. No decisions are recorded in the agenda; the items are listed for discussion.

• Modes Update – Bustang/Mountain Valley Transit
• Modes Update – Trails
• Modes Update – Trucking
• Modes Update – Air
• New Business – TPR discussion

The Chaffee County Transportation Advisory Board met on August 8, 2024, but took no formal votes or decisions. Members discussed the HWY 50 and 285 road construction in Poncha Springs, Bustang service issues, and a letter of support for the Buena Vista to Springs route. They also reviewed updates on trucking, rail, and future transit planning, but all items were informational or assigned for further research.

• Signed letter of support for Buena Vista to Springs route
• Discussed HWY 50/285 construction due to design flaw
• Noted Bustang on-time and capacity issues, no action
• Assigned Adriane to attend next TPR meeting
• Assigned Bonnie to research advisory board roles
• No minutes approved for July 11, 2024 meeting

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will consider a final plan for the Alpine West Planned Development and review annexation impact reports for properties entering Salida and Buena Vista. The board will also hear several special event and liquor permit applications.

• Final plan for Alpine West Planned Development on 7.8 acres at 15750 County Road 306
• Lot line elimination for William Moore at 16181 & 16183 County Road 162
• Special event permits for Single Speed USA and The Great Colorado Versus Texas Tomato War
• Liquor permit applications for GARNA and Buena Vista Chamber of Commerce
• Tax abatement consideration for 130 Harrison Avenue, Buena Vista, for 2021 and 2022

The Board approved Resolution 2024-50, modifying the Planning Commission decision for the Trilogy Harvard Subdivision Preliminary Plan, and approved the Alpine West Planned Development Final Plan for Stackhaus LLC. They also ratified a contract with the Colorado Professional Rodeo Association, accepted the 2023 annual audit, and approved several special event permits and liquor licenses. The Board denied a tax abatement request for 130 Harrison Avenue, Buena Vista, and held an executive session on water issues with no decisions made.

• Approved Resolution 2024-50 modifying the Trilogy Harvard Subdivision Preliminary Plan (unanimous)
• Approved Alpine West Planned Development Final Plan for Stackhaus LLC at 15750 County Road 306 (unanimous)
• Ratified contract with Colorado Professional Rodeo Association for fairgrounds use (unanimous)
• Accepted 2023 County Annual Audit Report (unanimous)
• Approved transfer of multi-year Special Event Permit from Bonfire Entertainment to Chaffee County Community Foundation (unanimous)
• Denied tax abatement for 130 Harrison Avenue, Buena Vista, for 2021 & 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including bills, Adopt-A-Tree letter, construction easement, and harassment policy revisions (unanimous)
• Approved hearing consent agenda including Moore lot line elimination and special event permits (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Chaffee County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider amendments to the county's Comprehensive Plan and Future Land Use Map.

• Public hearing on amendments to the Chaffee County Comprehensive Plan and Future Land Use Map

Board of Commissioners Work Session - 1st Monday

The Board will hear a presentation of the 2023 County Annual Audit and a report on the county‑wide bridge inspection. It will also hold a Land Management Agencies stakeholder meeting and receive a Congressional Leadership update. No formal actions or decisions are taken at this work session.

• Presentation of the 2023 County Annual Audit – Scott Wright
• County‑wide Bridge Inspection Report – Mark Stacy
• Land Management Agencies stakeholder meeting at 1:15 p.m.
• Congressional Leadership update at 2:15 p.m.

Board of County Commissioners

The Chaffee County Board of Commissioners will consider routine agenda approval and public comment. The board will reconvene as the Board of Equalization to consider referee’s recommendations from recent property tax hearings. It will also vote on submitting a grant application to the Department of Local Affairs’ More Housing Now program to fund an update of the county‑wide Housing Needs Assessment report.

• Approve meeting agenda
• Consider referee’s recommendations from property tax hearings (Board of Equalization)
• Approve submission of grant application to Department of Local Affairs’ More Housing Now program for funding to update county-wide Housing Needs Assessment report

The Board of County Commissioners unanimously approved submitting a grant application to the Department of Local Affairs' More Housing Now program to fund an updated county-wide Housing Needs Assessment. The Board also, sitting as the Board of Equalization, unanimously approved the referees' recommendations from property tax hearings. The meeting was brief and procedural, with no public comment.

• Approved submission of DOLA More Housing Now grant application for Housing Needs Assessment update (unanimous)
• Approved property tax hearing referees' recommendations as Board of Equalization (unanimous)
• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)

County Board

The Chaffee County Visitors Bureau Board will approve the meeting minutes from June 25, 2024. The board will hear a report from the Marketing Director and receive updates from board members. No decisions or votes are listed beyond routine approvals.

• Approval of Meeting Minutes June 25, 2024
• Marketing Director Report
• Board Member Reports

The Chaffee County Visitors Bureau Board approved the June 25, 2024 meeting minutes unanimously. The board discussed the upcoming budget, which is essentially the same as last year with a slight increase (less than 2%) in lodging tax revenue, and decided to formally vote on it at the August meeting as a ratification item. The board also discussed not renewing the contract with Rove, a data consortium, due to lack of confidence in the data, and the executive director indicated he would not renew it unless there were objections.

• Approved June 25, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Deferred budget approval to August meeting for ratification
• Executive director to not renew Rove data contract (no objections raised)

County Board

The Airport Advisory Board will approve the June 26th meeting minutes and hear public comments. It will consider hiring a new airport staff member and review the Fuel Farm/Taxiway A design with CDOT. The board will discuss the 2025 budget and project costs, the airport board mission statement, and the airport SOP and guiding documents. A manager's report on recent activities will also be presented.

• Approve June 26th, 2024 meeting minutes
• Consider new airport staff member
• Review Fuel Farm/Taxiway A design (CDOT)
• Discuss 2025 budget and project costs
• Consider Salida Airport board mission statement

The Airport Advisory Board approved the June 26, 2024 meeting minutes. No other formal decisions were made; the meeting focused on updates on the Fuel Farm and Taxiway A design projects, the 2025 budget, and other administrative items.

• Approved June 26, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Chaffee County Board of Commissioners will meet in Buena Vista to approve routine minutes, pay bills, and consider several grant applications including one with the City of Salida. They will also review a resolution for a 2025 special event permit at Meadows Farm and discuss a plat amendment for the Hart property.

• Approve Resolution 2024-48 for special event permit at Meadows Farm (Jun 26-29, 2025)
• Consider USFS Volunteer Detector Network Grant Agreement
• Discuss Colorado Garden Foundation grant for Fairgrounds beautification
• Consider Colorado Energy Office grant application with City of Salida
• Approve Hart Plat Amendment to relocate access easement at 18101 County Road 271

The Board of County Commissioners approved a conditional special event permit for a multi-day festival at the Meadows Farm in June 2025. The Board also approved several grant applications and a plat amendment.

• Approved Special Event Permit for Concert at the Meadows Farm June 26-29, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved USFS Volunteer Detector Network Grant Agreement (unanimous)
• Approved letter of intent for Colorado Garden Foundation grant for Fairgrounds beautification (unanimous)
• Approved grant application to Colorado Energy Office with City of Salida as co-applicant (unanimous)
• Approved Hart Plat Amendment to relocate access easement (unanimous)
• Continued Resolution 2024-50 regarding Trilogy Harvard Subdivision Preliminary Plan to August 6, 2024 (unanimous)
• Approved July 9, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Chaffee County Planning Commission will meet in person and via Zoom to consider approving minutes from its last meeting and hear a zoning overlay proposal for the Alpine West Planned Development on 7.8 acres near Buena Vista. The proposal would allow single-family homes, accessory dwellings, duplexes, and multi-family housing with a cap of 165 dwelling units.

• Alpine West Planned Development (PD) zoning overlay on 7.8 acres at 15750 County Road 306, Buena Vista
• Proposal allows single-family, accessory dwellings, duplex, and multi-family with 165-unit density cap

County Board

The July Fair Committee is meeting to organize working committees and finalize requirements for the indoor project and livestock auction. The agenda also includes reviewing treasurer, manager, and extension reports.

• Setting up working committees
• Livestock scale and sign updates
• Finalizing indoor project/livestock auction needs
• Scheduling fair duties

The Board approved the June meeting minutes and the July Treasurer Report. The board also authorized a payment for open class champion awards.

• Approved June meeting minutes
• Approved July Treasurer Report
• Approved $350 for open class champion awards

County Board

The Chaffee County Heritage Area Advisory Board will review the minutes from the June meeting. The agenda also includes updates regarding TravelStorys and SHF grants.

• Review of June Meeting Minutes
• TravelStorys update
• SHF Grant updates

The board approved the June meeting minutes with revisions. Members discussed updates to TravelStorys map content, CDOT signage regulations on the Scenic Byway, and upcoming board leadership transitions.

• Approved June meeting minutes with recommended revisions

County Board

The Transportation Advisory Board reviewed transit updates, including a new bus for Mountain Valley Transit and Bustang route status. The meeting also addressed road resurfacing and future trail funding. Documentation was presented regarding the potential transfer of Highway 291 control from CDOT to Salida.

• Mountain Valley Transit adding a 14-passenger bus via grants and Medicare funding
• Proposal for Salida to assume ownership of Highway 291/Oak Street via 'Devolution'
• $2 million Revitalizing Main Street Grant for downtown corridor improvements
• Discussion on future trail funding through ATIIP, GOCO, and Envision

The board approved the meeting agenda and the June 13, 2024 minutes. Members discussed transit issues including Bustang bus sizes and the FHWA Active Transportation Infrastructure Investment Program grant. The board decided to expand a proposed public survey to cover multiple transportation modes and agencies.

• Approved meeting agenda
• Approved June 13, 2024 minutes
• Decided to create survey questions to gather public input for various transportation agencies and authorities

Board of County Commissioners

The Board will review a special event permit for a concert at The Meadows Farm with up to 10,600 people. They will also hear an appeal regarding building setbacks and open space for the Trilogy Harvard Major Subdivision. Other items include contract approvals and land boundary adjustments.

• Special Event Permit for "Concert at the Meadows Farm" (up to 10,600 attendees)
• Emma Software contract for $26,916
• Shaw Boundary Line Adjustment at Heavenly View Parkway
• Trilogy Harvard Major Subdivision Preliminary Plan Appeal
• Liquor permit application for Renewal Festival

The Chaffee County Board of Commissioners approved a conditional special event permit for a concert at The Meadows Farm on June 26-29, 2025, with up to 10,000 attendees plus 600 staff, directing staff to prepare a corrected resolution for the July 16 consent agenda. The Board also voted to have staff prepare a resolution for the Trilogy Harvard Major Subdivision preliminary plan appeal, to be considered July 16. In routine business, commissioners approved contracts, an inmate housing agreement, an EMS mutual aid agreement, and ratified ambulance service licenses.

• Approved conditional Special Event Permit for concert at The Meadows Farm, June 26-29, 2025, max 10,000 attendees plus 600 staff (unanimous); staff directed to prepare corrected resolution for July 16
• Directed staff to prepare resolution on Trilogy Harvard Major Subdivision preliminary plan appeal for July 16 consideration (unanimous)
• Approved 1-year contract with Emma Software for Visitor's Bureau, $26,916 (unanimous)
• Approved IGA to house Lake County inmates at Chaffee County Detention Center (unanimous)
• Approved San Luis Valley EMS Mutual Aid Agreement (unanimous)
• Approved Second Amendment extending 1-year medical service contract with Turnkey at Detention Center (unanimous)
• Approved TANF Fund Grant to Boys and Girls Club of Chaffee County for youth services (unanimous)
• Ratified Resolution 2024-03 for ambulance service license renewal and vehicle permits for six ambulances, amended to reflect January 7, 2025 expiration (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners Work Session - 2nd Monday

The Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to receive updates from several county departments. Discussions include progress on the land use code rewrite and emergency medical services. The board will also consider an appointment recommendation for the Heritage Area Advisory Board.

• Update on Land Use Code Rewrite
• Ratification of Resolution 2024-03 regarding Chaffee County EMS licenses and permits
• Building Department update
• Mountain Valley Transit update
• Appointment recommendation for the Heritage Area Advisory Board

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a work session to review envisioned zones from the 2020 Comprehensive Plan and the Future Land Use Map. This item is scheduled for discussion during a work session.

• Review of Envisioned Zones from the 2020 Comprehensive Plan
• Review of Future Land Use Map

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will consider increasing the hourly fee for Colorado Open Records Act (CORCA) research and retrieval from $30.00 to $40.00. The meeting also includes reviews of several special event liquor permit applications and a liquor license transfer in Buena Vista. Additionally, the board will discuss a settlement agreement regarding the Kroger opioid class action.

• Increasing CORA research and retrieval fees from $30.00 to $40.00 per hour
• Liquor license transfer for American Adventure Expeditions in Buena Vista
• Special event liquor permit applications for Sawatch Ascent, High Lonesome 100, and BV Chamber of Commerce
• Settlement agreement regarding the Kroger Opioid Class Action
• Award of contract for engineering services

The Board of County Commissioners approved a $10 increase in the maximum hourly fee for research and retrieval of public documents under the Colorado Open Records Act, from $30.00 to $40.00. They also approved a settlement agreement in the Kroger opioid class action, selected SGM as the county's contract engineer with 3 Rocks Engineering as backup, and approved a liquor license transfer for American Adventure Expeditions. The board held two executive sessions on legal advice but made no decisions in them.

• Approved increasing CORA research and retrieval fee from $30.00 to $40.00 (unanimous)
• Approved Kroger opioid class action settlement agreement, funds administered by State of Colorado, amounts TBD (unanimous)
• Awarded contract engineering services to SCHMUESER GORDON MEYER, INC. (SGM) with 3 Rocks Engineering and Surveying as backup (unanimous)
• Approved transfer of Colorado Liquor Retail License from Amber Waves Adventures LLC to All Forward Adventures LLC at 12844 Hwy 24/285, Buena Vista (unanimous)
• Approved Board of Health Resolution 2024-01 granting BV Outdoors LLC variance to install water cistern at 27700 CR 303 (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including payment of bills, Veteran's Service Officer report, water court stipulation, and release of lot sales restriction for Bos Minor Subdivision (unanimous)
• Approved hearing consent agenda with three special event liquor permits; continued Single Speed USA special event permit to August 6, 2024 at applicant's request (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of June 18, 2024 regular meeting with correction (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners Work Session - 1st Monday

This work session includes a quarterly update from the Office of Emergency Management. The agenda also features a land management agencies stakeholder meeting and a congressional leadership update. No formal actions or decisions are scheduled for this session.

• Quarterly Update from the Office of Emergency Management
• Land Management Agencies Stakeholder Meeting
• Congressional Leadership Update

County Board

The Airport Advisory Board will discuss airport staffing and the 2025 budget and project costs. The board will also review progress on the Fuel Farm/Taxiway A design involving CDOT.

• Airport staffing discussion
• Fuel Farm/Taxiway A Design, Environmental, Engineering (CDOT)
• 2025 Budget/Project Costs
• Salida Airport Board Mission Statement
• Salida Airport SOP and Guiding Documents

The Airport Advisory Board approved its May 22, 2024 minutes and received updates on staffing, the CDOT Airport of the Year award, and ongoing fuel farm and taxiway projects. No new motions or policy decisions were made beyond approving the prior minutes; most items were informational reports. The meeting adjourned at 9:16 a.m.

• Approved May 22, 2024 meeting minutes (all approved)
• Heard three applicants interviewed June 20 for open part-time airport position; hiring decision pending
• Announced CDOT Airport of the Year award; presentation set for July 9 County Commissioner meeting
• Fuel farm and Taxiway A design/environmental/engineering projects underway; bids expected fall/winter and early next year
• 2025 budget presentation for City of Salida still being coordinated
• Airport mission statement not yet completed; to be discussed next month
• Airport SOP and guiding documents ongoing; staff working with County Attorney's Office
• Adjourned at 9:16 a.m.

County Board

The Chaffee County Visitors Bureau Board will review the Chaffee County Destination Stewardship Plan. The agenda also includes a report from the Marketing Director and reports from board members.

• Approval of May 28, 2024 meeting minutes
• Chaffee County Destination Stewardship Plan
• Marketing Director Report

The Chaffee County Visitors Bureau Board approved the May 28, 2024 meeting minutes unanimously. The board reviewed the Chaffee County Destination Stewardship Plan, which outlines five goals for tourism and outdoor recreation, including expanding the Adventure by Nature Pledge and supporting local businesses. No new funding or policy changes were voted on during this meeting.

• Approved May 28, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Reviewed Destination Stewardship Plan goals and action items
• Discussed potential social media co-op program for businesses
• No formal votes taken on new budget or policy items

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a work session to discuss an update regarding the LUC rewrite. The meeting also includes approval of minutes.

• Work session: Update and discussion on LUC rewrite

Board of County Commissioners

The Board will consider ratifying grants for PFAS groundwater testing and the 14ers Centennial project. Commissioners will also discuss redirecting previously committed funds to support the Bill Cordova Memorial Park & Trail Project. A ribbon cutting for the County Road 397 Bridge is scheduled.

• Ratification of CDPHE PFAS groundwater testing grant
• Ratification of GOCO 14ers Centennial grant
• Renewal of Visionquest LLC marijuana cultivation license at 7729 CR 150
• Discussion on redirecting funds for Bill Cordova Memorial Park & Trail Project
• Ribbon cutting for County Road 397 Bridge

The Board ratified grants for PFAS groundwater testing and the 14ers Centennial project. Commissioners also approved a DOLA grant application for road safety and redirected $49,000 to a memorial park project.

• Approved renewal of Visionquest LLC marijuana license with updated renewal date (Unanimous)
• Approved Central Colorado Conservancy Special Event Liquor Permit for June 27, 2024 (Unanimous)
• Approved liquor license renewal for Cliffhangers Inc (Unanimous)
• Ratified CDPHE grant for PFAS groundwater testing (Unanimous)
• Ratified GOCO grant for 14ers Centennial Project - Phase II (Unanimous)
• Approved DOLA Local Match Program grant application for SS4A proposal (Unanimous)
• Redirected $49,000 of committed funds to Billy Cordova Memorial Park & Trail Project (Unanimous)

County Board

The Chaffee County Transportation Advisory Board will review updates on various transit, trail, and infrastructure modes. The meeting also includes a report from Commissioner Baker and the drafting of a new questionnaire.

• Updates on Bustang/Mountain Valley Transit, trails, trucking, air, and rail
• Commissioner's Report by Commissioner Baker
• Development of a new questionnaire

The board approved the consent agenda and the minutes from the April meeting. Members discussed updates regarding Bustang routes, Mountain Valley Transit, trail funding, and airport emergency use. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved consent agenda
• Approved April minutes with corrections

County Board

The Chaffee County Heritage Area Advisory Board will review April and May meeting minutes and receive a TravelStorys update. The board will also discuss the successful SHF grant for the Morley Railroad Bridge rehabilitation at Romley and potential new historical markers.

• SHF Grant for Morley Railroad Bridge rehabilitation at Romley
• Discussion of new Chaffee County historical markers
• Review of April and May meeting minutes
• TravelStorys update

The board approved the minutes from April and May. Members discussed drafting scripts for historical sites and noted a grant award for the Morley Railroad Bridge rehabilitation.

• Approved April and May meeting minutes (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board will consider a major subdivision request to create 18 lots at Cattle Creek Ranch in Salida. The agenda also includes grant amendments totaling $285,000 for public health and small business support. Additionally, the board will review airport lease changes and local liquor license renewals.

• Cattle Creek Ranch Major Subdivision: 18 lots on 55.12 acres in Salida
• $200,000 Colorado Department of Public Health Grant amendment
• $85,000 SBA Grant Amendment for the SBDC
• Swift Heritage Water Subdivision Exemption at 7885 County Road 145
• Liquor license renewal for Collegiate Peaks Golf Course

The Board unanimously approved the Cattle Creek Ranch Major Subdivision, creating 18 lots on 55.12 acres in Salida. They also approved a 30,000-gallon water cistern for the Buena Vista Overlook Campground, conditional on a drainage plan. Several grants, leases, and appointments were approved on the consent agenda.

• Approved Cattle Creek Ranch Major Subdivision (18 lots, 55.12 acres) unanimously
• Approved BV Outdoors LLC 30,000-gallon cistern with drainage plan conditions unanimously
• Approved termination of Plumb airport lease and new Gross lease unanimously
• Approved $85,000 SBA Grant Amendment for SBDC unanimously
• Approved $200,000 CDPH Grant Amendment for health disparity programs unanimously
• Approved Letter of Support for proposed Dolores Canyons National Monument unanimously
• Approved Resolution 2024-44 appointing Board of Equalization referees unanimously
• Approved Swift Heritage Water Subdivision exemption unanimously

Board of Commissioners Work Session - 2nd Monday

The Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to discuss various county updates and requests for support. The session includes reviewing insurance claim analysis, department reports, and potential letters of support for local initiatives.

• $85,000 SBA Grant Amendment for the SBDC
• Electric Preferred Energy Code Amendment implications
• Landfill Permitting services with Sanborn Head
• Letter of Support for Buena Vista School District childcare grant
• Interviews for Chaffee Housing Authority Representative

County Board

The June Fair Committee will discuss preparations for the upcoming fair, including finalizing the event schedule and rodeo weekend entertainment. The committee will also address livestock scale updates and advertising plans.

• Finalizing the Fair Schedule
• Finalizing rodeo weekend entertainment
• Updates on livestock scale and signage
• Advertising and social media planning
• Requirements for the indoor project and livestock auction

The board approved a $20,000 budget for 2025 fair entertainment and authorized meal stipends for judges. Members also reviewed fairground maintenance, including stall repairs and a pending bid for moving the practice arena.

• Approved April and May meeting minutes
• Approved $20,000 budget for 2025 fair entertainment
• Approved $20 per day meal stipend for judges
• Approved Mountain Mail advertising and radio package
• Selected Terry Scanga for the Cornerpost award

County Board

The Board of Adjustment will consider a request from Xcel Energy to increase the height of transmission line structures from 35 feet up to 102 feet. This project involves replacing wooden poles with monopoles starting at the Poncha Junction Substation. The board will also hear an appeal regarding a denied building permit in Buena Vista.

• Xcel Energy transmission line height variance request
• Appeal of building permit denial at 12920 CR 270, Buena Vista

Board of Commissioners Work Session - 1st Monday

This is a Board of Commissioners Work Session, meaning no formal decisions, policies, or resolutions will be adopted. The agenda includes updates from Human Services, the Marijuana Excise Tax Advisory Board, and the County Attorney's Office. It also features a discussion on Electric Preferred Energy Code Amendment considerations, which is noted as continuing to the June 10 meeting.

• METAB update on grant process structure presented by Monica Haskell
• Discussion of Electric Preferred Energy Code Amendment considerations (continues to June 10)
• Update from the Chaffee County Attorney's Office by Daniel Tom
• IT Department Update by Danny Gallegos
• Report from Commissioner Baker on the Western Interstate Region Conference

County Board

The Chaffee County Visitors Bureau Board approved renewing its Emma email software contract for one more year at $26,916 annually, with a plan to evaluate alternatives before renewal. The board also voted to hold its meetings virtually unless an in-person meeting is needed for a specific reason. The April 24, 2024 meeting minutes were approved, and the board received updates on the state tourism stewardship plan, marketing data, and member reports.

• Approved April 24, 2024 meeting minutes (all in favor, none opposed)
• Approved Emma email software contract for one more year at $26,916/year (all in favor, none opposed)
• Approved holding board meetings virtually unless an in-person meeting is needed for a specific reason (all in favor, none opposed)

County Board

The Airport Advisory Board approved the minutes from the April 24, 2024, meeting. The board discussed ongoing infrastructure projects, hangar lease transfers, and future water and power needs. No other formal votes were recorded.

• Approved April 24th, 2024 Meeting Minutes

Board of County Commissioners

The Board approved an increase in the county match for a road project and an agreement to borrow equipment from Gunnison County. Several land use requests and liquor license applications were approved via the hearing consent agenda.

• Approved FHWA Grant Contract amendment to increase County match to $565,000 for CR 300 project (unanimous)
• Approved IGA to borrow R&B equipment from Gunnison County at FEMA Equipment Rates (unanimous)
• Approved Garfield Powder Mountain LLE and Alley Vacation (unanimous)
• Approved West Heritage Water Subdivision Exemption (unanimous)
• Approved VFW Post 1166 liquor license renewal (unanimous)
• Approved Guidestone Special Event Liquor Permit for June, July, and August 2024 (unanimous)
• Approved May 14, 2024 meeting minutes as corrected (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Chaffee County Planning Commission will consider two major subdivision applications at its May 21, 2024 meeting. The first is a preliminary plan for the Trilogy Harvard subdivision, and the second is a combined preliminary plan and final plat for Cattle Creek Ranch. The commission will also approve minutes from previous meetings.

• Trilogy Harvard Major Subdivision Preliminary Plan: 26.75 acres into 8 lots (2.0-2.31 acres) plus two 8.12-acre open space outlots, zone RCR/RUR
• Cattle Creek Ranch Major Subdivision Combined Preliminary Plan and Final Plat: 55.12 acres into 18 lots (2.47-8.45 acres), with 4.93-acre open space easement and 3.27-acre right-of-way dedication
• Both subdivisions will use wells and on-site wastewater treatment systems
• Minutes for approval: March 19 and April 16, 2024

Planning Commission

The Marijuana Excise Tax Advisory Board decided to take a gap year for the FY24 grant cycle due to limited revenue following the receivership of the Pure Greens facility. The board will use this time to identify service gaps and redefine funding criteria before the next cycle.

• Approved agenda and March 11, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved motion to take a gap year in FY24 from the annual grant cycle (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a public hearing regarding the Blue Triton Brand Annual Report. The body is also considering several grant applications and a technical consultant contract for the Sheriff's Headquarters.

• Public hearing on Blue Triton Brand Annual Report per Resolution 2021-58
• Contract for McClaren Wilson & Lawrie, Inc for Sheriff's Headquarters design work, NTE $46,900
• Resolution 2024-40 supporting GARNA application to GOCO for GenerationWild Planning Grant
• Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) USDOT grant pursuit for local transportation planning
• Discussion on Hill Ranch Revegetation Plan

The Board approved the 2023 Annual Report for Blue Triton Brands with specific requirements for additional data and payments. The Board also approved a technical consultant contract for the Sheriff's Headquarters and a state grant amendment for jail behavioral services.

• Approved Blue Triton Brands 2023 permit compliance with requirements for time-based pumping data, corrected donation numbers, a $389 advertising payment, and a signed Water Monitoring Report (Unanimous)
• Approved contract for McClaren Wilson & Lawrie, Inc. as Technical Consultant for Sheriff's Headquarters design, not to exceed $46,900 (Unanimous)
• Approved Jail Based Behavioral Services Grant Amendment #3 with the State of Colorado (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2024-40 supporting GARNA application to GOCO for GenerationWild Planning Grant (Unanimous)
• Approved pursuit of USDOT Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) grant (Unanimous)
• Awarded Common Ground 2024 Grants (Unanimous)
• Approved May 7, 2024 meeting minutes (2-0, 1 abstention)

County Board

The Chaffee County Heritage Area Advisory Board met to review April minutes and receive a TravelStorys update. The group discussed a request from J. David Holt to install one or two historical markers in the county. The agenda also included a check on attendance for the Byway Annual Meeting and confirmation of the next meeting date.

• Review of April meeting minutes
• TravelStorys update presented by staff
• Discussion of request for one or two historical markers by J. David Holt
• Inquiry regarding attendance at the Byway Annual Meeting

The board discussed a request to install one or two plaques related to the Lake County Wars near Chalk Creek Overlook and Granite. No formal votes were taken as there was no quorum for the review of previous minutes.

• Tabled April meeting minutes vote due to lack of quorum
• Discussed proposal for Lake County Wars plaques at Chalk Creek Overlook and Granite

County Board

The board is meeting to develop questions for a road safety and usage survey. Members will also discuss the railroad and provide updates on trails, Bustang, and the airport.

• Creation of road safety and usage survey questions
• Railroad discussion
• Trails update from Donna
• Bustang update
• Airport update from Bill

The board approved the consent agenda and the minutes from the April meeting. A proposed road safety and usage survey was tabled until the next meeting to allow for the development of questions and a plan.

• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
• Approved April minutes (unanimous)
• Tabled road safety and usage survey

Board of County Commissioners

The Board approved bid awards for chip seal and asphalt overlay projects on County Road 162 and 321. It also adopted the 2024 Revised Local Emergency Operations Plan and passed a resolution regarding Arkansas River Basin water rights.

• Approved 2024 Chip Seal Project for County Roads 162 & 321 to A-One Chipseal Rocky Mountain Pavement
• Approved 2024 Asphalt Overlay Project for County Road 162 to Fremont Paving & Redi-Mix, Inc. and S & S Unlimited
• Approved Resolution 2024-37 regarding Arkansas River Basin water rights compliance
• Adopted the 2024 Revised Local Emergency Operations Plan
• Ratified $20,000 contract for Ben Doon to administer METAB & Common Ground Boards
• Approved $1,325 fee waiver for FibArk RV camping rental at County Fairgrounds
• Approved Zimmer Plat Amendment for leach field easement
• Continued Joe Cooper subdivision application request to September 10, 2024

Board of Commissioners Work Session - 1st Monday

The Chaffee County Board of Commissioners held a work session on May 6, 2024, to review updates from various county offices. Per county policy, no formal decisions, policies, or resolutions were adopted during this meeting. The agenda included informational updates from Emergency Management, Veterans Services, the Coroner's Office, and AVHS, followed by stakeholder and congressional leadership meetings.

• Review of the Updated 2024 Emergency Operation Plan by Rich Atkins
• Veteran's Services Update presented by Leisl Hammond
• Coroner's Office Update presented by Jeff Graf
• AVHS Annual Report presented by Nikki Ritter
• Land Management Agencies Stakeholder Meeting scheduled for 1:15 p.m.

Board of County Commissioners

The Chaffee County Board of Commissioners is scheduled to hold a brief meeting on May 2, 2024, consisting solely of procedural steps. The agenda includes a call to order, approval of the agenda, and an executive session to receive legal advice. No public business items, votes, or policy decisions are listed on this agenda.

• Executive session under C.R.S § 24-6-402(4)(b) for legal advice on statutory and constitutional authority
• Attendance by County Administrator Don Reimer, Deputy County Administrator Beth Helmke, Finance Director Dan Short, Deputy County Attorney Lynda Knowles, County Attorney Daniel Tom, and Sheriff John Speeze

The Board of County Commissioners met on May 2, 2024, approved the agenda, and went into executive session for legal advice under C.R.S. § 24-6-402(4)(b). The commissioners came out of executive session at 2:28 p.m. with no decisions being made, and the meeting adjourned at 2:29 p.m. Commissioner Baker said he would prepare one letter of support to Colorado State Representative McCluskie for the commissioners' review.

• Approved the agenda (unanimous)
• Entered executive session for legal advice under C.R.S. § 24-6-402(4)(b) (unanimous)
• Came out of executive session with no decisions made
• Adjourned at 2:29 p.m. without objection

County Board

The Chaffee Common Ground Citizens Advisory Committee met via Zoom on April 30, 2024. The agenda focused on reviewing application scores and discussing funding recommendations. The meeting concluded with public comment and adjournment.

• Review and discussion of application scores
• Discussion of funding recommendations
• Approval of minutes from the previous meeting

The Citizens Advisory Committee approved funding recommendations for 2024 and multi-year projects to be sent to the Board of County Commissioners. The committee reduced several requests to fit the $900,000 available budget while ensuring every applicant receives some level of funding.

• Approved 2024 funding recommendations totaling $900,000 (Unanimous)
• Recommended $245,000 for Granite Forest Restoration (reduced from $345,000)
• Recommended $83,000 for Pridemore Ranch (reduced from $100,000)
• Recommended $10,000 for Hands for Lands (reduced from $35,000)
• Recommended $35,000 for Burmac Trailhead Transformation (reduced from $40,000)
• Recommended $45,000 for Bowen Ditch (reduced from $50,000)
• Recommended $2,500 for Mycelium Biomass Reduction (reduced from $5,000)
• Approved multi-year funding for 2025-2027, pending NFF acceptance of $50,000 reduction for Granite Forest Restoration in 2025 (Unanimous)

County Board

The Chaffee County Fair Committee met on April 28, 2024, to finalize the fair schedule, entertainment lineup, and advertising proofs. The body also discussed adding a raised beef class and identifying concession vendors. No dollar amounts or specific contract details were listed in the agenda.

• Finalize Fair Schedule
• Finalize entertainment during rodeo weekend
• Figure out concession vendors
• Add Chaffee County Cattleman’s Home raised beef class
• Livestock Scale update

The board approved changes to the 4-H schedule and DJ timing. Members agreed to rename the scalehouse to Melvin’s Scalehouse and discussed logistics for food trucks and livestock processing.

• Approved April meeting minutes
• Approved renaming Squaw Creek Scalehouse to Melvin’s Scalehouse
• Approved moving 4-H events 30 minutes earlier
• Approved changing DJ Dean's time to 10pm Friday

County Board

The Airport Advisory Board approved the March 27, 2024 minutes and recommended the sale of Ray Plumb's hangar at Site P2 to Bruce Gross, along with a new land lease. The board received updates on a CDOT economic impact study, taxiway design and engineering, and plans to update airport guiding documents. No other substantive decisions were made; several items were discussed but not voted on.

• Approved March 27, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended sale of hangar at Site P2 from Ray Plumb to Bruce Gross and new land lease (unanimous)
• Adjourned at 9:50 a.m. (unanimous)

County Board

The Chaffee Common Ground Citizens Advisory Committee met via Zoom on April 24, 2024. The primary agenda item was the review and discussion of application scores. The meeting also included standard procedural items such as approving previous minutes and accepting public comment.

• Review and discussion of application scores
• Approval of minutes from the previous meeting
• Approval of the current agenda

The committee reviewed scores for 11 full and 5 mini-grant proposals. While some mini-grants received consensus for funding, the committee is still evaluating full proposals to address a $153,700 funding gap.

• Approved meeting agenda and Feb 21 and 26 minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended full funding for Headwater Farms Main Line Electrical Installation (7-1)
• Recommended funding for Kelly Ranch Fire Damaged Irrigated Pipe Replacement (unanimous)
• Recommended funding for McMurry Land and Livestock Solar Pump Watering System (unanimous)
• Recommended funding for Dog Waste Management on Methodist Mountain (unanimous)
• Tabled decision on Mycelium Use in Biowaste Reduction pending further research
• Maintained Hands for Lands proposal at the bottom of the scoring stack

County Board

The Chaffee County Visitors Bureau Board will meet to approve minutes, discuss a $7,200 summer email giveaway to attract out-of-state subscribers, and consider increasing the 2024 budget by $20,000 due to a Colorado Tourism Management Grant. The meeting includes public comment and reports from the marketing director and board members.

• Consider increasing 2024 budget from $457,655.00 to $457,855.00 due to Colorado Tourism Management Grant
• Discuss $7,200 summer adventure giveaway targeting 185k out-of-state email subscribers
• Approve March 26, 2024 board meeting minutes
• Marketing Director Report
• Public comment period (3 minutes per person)

The Chaffee County Visitors Bureau Board approved a $7,200 Colorado Tourism Office out-of-state email blast for June and a $20,000 increase to the 2024 budget tied to a Colorado Tourism Management Grant, raising it from $457,655.00 to $457,855.00. The board also approved its March 26, 2024 meeting minutes. The rest of the meeting was reports and discussion, with no other substantive decisions recorded.

• Approved March 26, 2024 board meeting minutes (all in favor, none opposed)
• Approved $7,200 Colorado Tourism Office out-of-state email blast for June (all in favor, none opposed)
• Approved $20,000 increase to 2024 budget from $457,655.00 to $457,855.00 due to Colorado Tourism Management Grant (all in favor, none opposed)

County Board

The Chaffee County Planning Commission will approve minutes from December 4, 2023, and hear a single regular agenda item. The applicant, Wagon Wheel Guest Ranch, is requesting an appeal of an administrative interpretation concerning the status of their property at 16760 CR 220, Salida, CO 81201, which is zoned Residential. No other substantive decisions or public hearings are listed on the agenda.

• Wagon Wheel Guest Ranch appeal regarding administrative interpretation at 16760 CR 220, Salida, CO 81201

Board of County Commissioners

The Chaffee County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting on April 16, 2024, at the Buena Vista Community Center. Key decisions include the final approval of the Cleora North Planned Unit Development Plan and the consideration of a COSWAP grant application. The agenda also includes hearing consent items for a special event permit and two residential subdivision or plat amendments.

• Final approval of Cleora North Planned Unit Development Plan, initially approved on April 9, 2024
• Multi-Year Special Event Permit for Spirit Trail Race at South Main Town Square, Buena Vista (May 26, 2024)
• Suesse Heritage Water Subdivision Exemption to split a 4.34-acre parcel at 12704 County Road 195 A into two 2-acre parcels
• Powell Plat Amendment to relocate building envelope at 6574 Nicole Lane
• Consideration of COSWAP grant application in partnership with National Forest Foundation and Envision Chaffee County

The Chaffee County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved several items on the consent and regular agendas, including a multi-year special event permit for the Spirit Trail Race and final approval for the Cleora North Planned Unit Development. The Board also approved applications for three grants: COSWAP, GOCO Colorado 14ers Centennial, and DOLA Prop123 Planning Capacity. Additionally, the Board agreed to a field trip in May to review a land acquisition request from the Salida School District, but took no formal action on the acquisition itself.

• Approved Cleora North Planned Unit Development Plan (unanimous)
• Approved multi-year special event permit for Spirit Trail Race (unanimous)
• Approved Suesse Heritage Water Subdivision Exemption (unanimous)
• Approved Powell Plat Amendment (unanimous)
• Approved COSWAP grant application (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2024-34 for GOCO grant signatories (unanimous)
• Approved DOLA Prop123 Planning Capacity Grant application (unanimous)
• Agreed to field trip for Salida School District land request (no formal action)

County Board

The Chaffee County Heritage Area Advisory Board is meeting to review its March minutes, discuss a county board training recap, and receive updates on the TravelStorys app and Xcel's decommissioning work in Maysville. The board will also consider a letter of support for a State Historical Fund grant application for the St. Elmo Morley site and plan for hosting Japanese visitors on April 30.

• Letter of support for St. Elmo Morley Site SHF grant application
• Xcel decommissioning work in Maysville update
• TravelStorys update
• Byway Exchange Japan visitors hosting plan for April 30
• County Board Training recap

The Board agreed to participate in a TravelStorys audio tour project and identified six specific sites for the tour. The March meeting minutes were also approved.

• Approved March meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved participation in TravelStorys audio tour for Collegiate Peaks Byway (unanimous)
• Designated Jason Marsden as point person for TravelStorys project (unanimous)
• Selected six audio tour sites: Salida Chamber, Poncha Visitors Center, Pike turnout, Chalk Creek turnout, BV Courthouse, and Granite/Stage Road wayside (unanimous)

County Board

The board approved the consent agenda and the minutes from the February meeting. Members discussed airport funding, public transportation integration, and diverting truck traffic from the Salida central business district.

• Approved consent agenda
• Approved February minutes

Board of County Commissioners

The Chaffee County Board of Commissioners will consider routine approvals, including minutes, bills, and proclamations, and hold a public hearing on the Cleora North Planned Development final plan and a related plat amendment for about 55 acres east of the Salida Wastewater Treatment Plant. They will also hear a housing authority update, consider a contract for investment advisory services, and review a tax abatement request.

• Public hearing on Cleora North Planned Development final plan (Cleora, LLC, ~55 acres east of Salida Wastewater Treatment Plant)
• Cleora North Plat Amendment to add easements and plat notes
• Contract for Causey Demgen & Moore, P.C. for investment advisory services
• Subdivision exemption for Yellen Heritage Water (27636 County Road 340, Buena Vista) to split 10.37 acres into two parcels
• Tax abatement request for 209 M Street, Salida, for 2023 tax year

The Board approved the final plan and a plat amendment for the Cleora North development. They also approved an investment advisory contract and a grant letter of support. Convening as the Board of Equalization, the Board denied a tax abatement request for a Salida property.

• Approved Cleora North Planned Development Final Plan (unanimous)
• Approved Cleora North Plat Amendment via Resolution 2024-29 (unanimous)
• Approved contract with Causey Demgen & Moore, P.C. for Investment Advisory Services (unanimous)
• Approved Letter of Support for Upper Arkansas Area Council of Governments USDA-Rural Development 523 grant (unanimous)
• Approved Yellen Heritage Water Subdivision Exemption to split 10.37 acres into two parcels (unanimous)
• Upheld Assessor's valuation for 209 M Street, Salida for 2023 tax year, denying abatement (unanimous)
• Approved proclamations for Lyme & Tick-Borne Diseases Awareness and Child Abuse Prevention Month (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners Work Session - 2nd Monday

This is a work session where the Chaffee County Board of Commissioners discusses operational updates but does not adopt any decisions, policies, or formal actions. The agenda includes briefings from Emergency Medical Services, the Sheriff's Office, and Road & Bridge, as well as a discussion on the status of county pools. Additionally, the Human Services and Public Health boards consider approving proclamations for April and May awareness months.

• Human Services to consider approval of proclamation for April 2024 Child Abuse Prevention Month
• Public Health to consider approval of proclamation for May 2024 Lyme & Other Tick-Borne Diseases Awareness Month
• Emergency Medical Services update presented by Josh Hadley
• CTSI discussion on current and future status of pools presented by Meredith Burcham
• Chaffee County Sheriff's Office update presented by John Spezze

County Board

The board approved the previous meeting's minutes and reviewed the manager's report regarding facility updates and staffing. Members discussed upcoming 4-H events, advertising deadlines, and potential new showmanship classes for youth.

• Approved previous meeting minutes
• Agreed to have a local girl sing the National Anthem
• Tabled setup of working committees
• Tabled fair schedule

Planning Commission

The Chaffee County Planning Commission will hold a work session on April 2, 2024, to meet with Todd Messenger from Fairfield & Woods regarding the Land Use Code Rewrite Project. The agenda contains no other public hearings, contract approvals, or ordinance votes. This is a procedural meeting focused on a single project discussion.

• Work session with Todd Messenger from Fairfield & Woods on the Land Use Code Rewrite Project

Board of County Commissioners

The Chaffee County Board of Commissioners will ratify a sole-source contract for roof replacement at 148 Crestone Avenue and consider a contribution to a water bottle filling station project. The board will also review a request to update the Land Use Code with consultant Todd Messenger and approve minutes from the March 19 meeting.

• Ratify sole source contract with United Roofing of Colorado for $162,992.89 roof replacement at 148 Crestone Avenue
• Consider request from City of Salida for contribution to Scout Hut water bottle filling station project
• Discuss Land Use Code Update with consultant Todd Messenger from Fairfield & Woods
• Approve proclamation declaring April 2-8, 2024 Dark Sky Week in Chaffee County
• Ratify letter of support for Historic St. Elmo's Grant Application for Morley Railroad Bridge rehabilitation

The Board ratified a sole source contract for roof replacement at 148 Crestone Avenue and approved funding for a water bottle filling station. They also adopted a resolution titled “Together We Stand.”

• Approved sole source contract with United Roofing of Colorado for roof replacement at 148 Crestone Avenue for $162,992.89 (unanimous)
• Approved $2,500 from Blue Triton Brands Sustainability Fund for Scout Hut water bottle filling station project (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2024-25 “Together We Stand” (unanimous)
• Approved March 19, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Agenda, including payment of bills and ratification of support for Historic St. Elmo's grant application (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners Work Session - 1st Monday

This is a work session where no formal decisions, policies, or resolutions are adopted. The agenda includes updates on the Electric Preferred Energy Code Amendment, which will be continued to June 3, 2024, along with discussions on the Fairgrounds, a grant concept letter, and a fishing easement. The session also includes a stakeholder meeting with land management agencies and a congressional leadership update.

• Update on Consideration of Electric Preferred Energy Code Amendment (continued to June 3, 2024)
• Fairgrounds Update presented by Randy Mosby & Miki Hodge
• Discussion of GARNA'S Concept Letter to GOCO for the Generation Wild Planning Grant
• Discussion on the Johnson Village Fishing Easement
• Land Management Agencies Stakeholder Meeting at 1:15 p.m.

County Board

The Chaffee County Airport Advisory Board is meeting to discuss new business including the Salida Airport Emergency Response Plan, Standard Operating Procedures, and a mission statement, as well as old business such as the Fuel Farm/DOLA Grant, Taxiway A design, and the 2025 budget. Public comments will be heard.

• Review of Salida Airport Emergency Response Plan
• Review of Salida Airport Standard Operating Procedures
• Discussion of BV Airport development Table Talk
• Update on Fuel Farm/DOLA Grant
• Update on Taxiway A Design, Environmental, Engineering (CDOT)

The Airport Advisory Board approved the February 28, 2024 minutes and discussed the need for a new emergency response plan, updated standard operating procedures, and a mission statement. No formal decisions were made on these items; the board will brainstorm mission statement ideas over the next month. The board also received updates on the fuel farm/DOLA grant, Taxiway A design, runway traffic monitoring, and the 2025 budget, and then adjourned.

• Approved February 28, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Determined that development of a new emergency response plan is necessary (no vote recorded)
• Discussed updating standard operating procedures; no action taken
• Discussed potential mission statement bullet points; board members will brainstorm over the next month
• Adjourned at 10:03 a.m. (moved by Jerry Cunningham, seconded by Randall Cone)

Planning Commission

The Chaffee County Visitors Bureau Board approved its January 23, 2024 meeting minutes and the CCVB bylaws. The board received a presentation on the Colorado Tourism Office's statewide destination stewardship plan and a marketing report noting a $20,000 Tourism Management Grant with a $5,000 match. No other substantive decisions were recorded.

• Approved January 23, 2024 board meeting minutes (all in favor)
• Approved CCVB bylaws (all in favor)

Planning Commission

The Chaffee County Planning Commission will consider a Planned Development (PD) plan for 113 lots in the Cleora Townsite, proposing reduced setbacks and specific uses. The meeting also includes approval of the February 20, 2024 minutes. This is the only substantive item on the agenda.

• Planned Development (PD) plan for 113 lots in Cleora Townsite
• Applicant: Cleora, LLC
• Site address: 7385 Hwy 50, Salida, CO 81201
• Proposed reduced setbacks and specific uses
• Approval of minutes from 2.20.2024

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will select a firm for landfill consultant services and discuss futile call determinations with the Department of Water Resources. The board will also consider grant funding recommendations from the Marijuana Excise Tax Advisory Board.

• Selection of a firm for Landfill Consultant Services
• Marijuana Excise Tax Advisory Board (METAB) 2023 revenues grant cycle funding recommendations
• Public hearing for liquor retail transfer from Turnip the Beet LLC to Butter Together LLC at 8046 Hwy 50, Salida
• Request for waiver of landfill fees from GARNA for Green-Up Clean-Up event
• Special Event Permit hearing for The Concert at The Meadows Farm

The Board of County Commissioners denied a special event permit for The Concert at The Meadows Farm. Other actions included awarding a landfill consultant contract and approving marijuana excise tax grant recommendations.

• Denied Special Event Permit for The Concert at The Meadows Farm (2-1)
• Awarded Landfill Consultant Services contract to Sanborn | Head & Associates (unanimous)
• Approved Marijuana Excise Tax Advisory Board (METAB) 2023 revenue grant funding recommendations (unanimous)
• Approved transfer of Colorado Liquor Retail License from Turnip the Beet LLC to Butter Together LLC (unanimous)
• Approved landfill fee waiver for GARNA's Green-Up Clean-Up event (unanimous)
• Approved Letter of Support for Places to Age Congressionally Directed Spending application (unanimous)
• Approved Proclamation declaring April 1-7, 2024 as National Public Health Week (unanimous)

County Board

The Chaffee County Heritage Area Advisory Board is meeting to review February minutes, get updates on the TravelStorys app project and the Stone House nomination for a State Historical Fund grant, and plan 2024 heritage projects. The agenda is routine with no major decisions or public hearings.

• Review of February meeting minutes
• TravelStorys App project update
• Stone House Nomination - SHF Grant Application update
• 2024 Heritage Project Planning follow-up
• Need for a Letter of Support for St. Elmo SHF application

The Chaffee County Heritage Area Advisory Board accepted its February meeting minutes and received updates on the TravelStorys app project, byway funding and events, and the Stone House nomination. The board decided not to pursue a State Historical Fund grant for the Stone House by the April 1 deadline, leaving open a possible October 1 application. No other substantive decisions were made; most items were discussion or planning updates.

• Accepted February meeting minutes (motion by Suzy, seconded by Kent; passed)
• Decided not to pursue a State Historical Fund grant for the Stone House by the April 1 deadline; possible October 1 deadline depending on the DOC's timeline
• Set April 9 as the deadline to select TravelStorys sites; Jason will ask if it can move to after the board's April 11 meeting
• Formed a TravelStorys committee: Jason, Kent, Kathryn (if possible), with Jason getting feedback from Wendy
• Next meeting scheduled Thursday, April 11, 12-1:30pm; Melanie Roth will run it in Andrea's absence

Board of County Commissioners

The Chaffee County Board of Commissioners will consider approving consultant scopes of work for the KANK Airport fuel farm replacement and taxiway extension projects, as well as for sheriff's office facility owner's rep services. They will also review a hearing consent item for a subdivision at Fairview Cemetery, and discuss a 2025 congressional directed spending request. The agenda includes routine approvals of minutes, bills, and reports.

• Consultant scope for KANK Airport Fuel Farm Replacement Project
• Consultant scope for KANK Airport Taxiway Alpha Extension Project
• Consultant scope for Sheriff's Office Facility Owner's Rep Services
• Fairview Agricultural Exemption: subdivide 68.58 acres at 8105 County Road 144 into 4.07 and 64.51 acre parcels
• Direction on 2025 Congressional Directed Spending project support request

The Board approved three consultant contracts: $252,846 to Dibble Engineering for the Salida Regional Airport fuel farm replacement (plus accepting a $1 million DOLA reimbursement grant), $313,614.36 to Dibble Engineering for the airport taxiway Alpha extension, and up to $172,454 to Dynamic Program Management for sheriff's office remodel owner's rep services. It also approved a 68.58-acre agricultural subdivision at 8105 County Road 144, agreed to submit a Fairgrounds project for FY25 Congressional Directed Spending, and canceled the November 5, 2024 meeting due to the general election. An executive session on land use legal advice ended with no decisions.

• Approved engaging Dibble Engineering for airport fuel farm replacement design at $252,846 and accepted $1M DOLA EIAF grant (unanimous)
• Approved engaging Dibble Engineering for airport taxiway Alpha extension design at $313,614.36 (unanimous)
• Approved engaging Dynamic Program Management for sheriff's office remodel owner's rep services at not-to-exceed $172,454 (unanimous)
• Approved Fairview Agricultural Exemption subdividing 68.58 acres at 8105 County Road 144 into 4.07 and 64.51 acre parcels (consent agenda, unanimous)
• Approved submitting Chaffee County Fairgrounds project for FY25 Congressional Directed Spending (unanimous)
• Canceled November 5, 2024 meeting due to general election; placeholder for November 6, 2024 (by consensus, no formal action)
• Approved March 5, 2024 regular meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including paying bills, partnerships, and reports (unanimous)

County Board

The board reviewed 36 grant requests totaling $409,810 and recommended funding for 14 projects. Funding was prioritized based on prevention, youth, and mental health. The board also established a new policy limiting organizations to one application per cycle.

• Recommended $20,000 each for Achieve, Inc., GARNA, elevateHER, Chaffee County Public Health (Aging Well), and Colorado Farm To Table Inc
• Recommended $15,000 for Conservation Legacy (Southwest Conservation Corps)
• Recommended $12,000 for The Alliance
• Recommended $10,000 each for Ark Valley High Rollers, Chaffee County Hospitality Inc., and Salida Circus Outreach Foundation
• Recommended $5,000 each for Full Circle Restorative Justice and Guidestone Colorado
• Recommended $1,500 each for Boy Scouts Troop 60 and A Church
• Approved policy limiting organizations to one full or mini-grant application per cycle (unanimous)
• Approved January 22, 2024 minutes (unanimous)

County Board

The Chaffee County Fair Committee is meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes, receiving reports, and discussing old business items such as the livestock scale update, storage container update, fair schedule, and projects funded by Quinn Lewis's fundraising. New business items are listed but not specified. The meeting is primarily administrative and planning-focused.

• Livestock scale update
• Storage container update
• Fair schedule discussion
• Projects funded by Quinn Lewis fundraising
• Fair Guide advertising

The Fair Board approved the purchase of two pairs of chaps for fair royalty. The board also discussed updates to the royalty reign timeline, livestock scale installation, and fair schedule adjustments.

• Approved purchase of two pairs of chaps for $1,450

Board of County Commissioners

The Board approved a contract for the Poncha East Wildfire Mitigation project and ratified a statement of opposition in a water case. They also approved a revegetation plan for Chicago Ranch and continued two development and event permit requests to future meetings.

• Awarded Poncha Pass Douglas-fir Beetle Suppression-Moltz project to Marshall Forestry Solutions, LLC for not to exceed $69,300 (unanimous)
• Ratified decision to file statement of opposition in Water Case No. 23CW3052 (unanimous)
• Ratified/approved Revegetation Plan for Chicago Ranch with Triview and Town of Buena Vista (unanimous)
• Continued Cleora North Planned Development - Final Plan to April 9, 2024 (unanimous)
• Continued Special Event Permit for The Concert at The Meadows Farm to March 19, 2024 (unanimous)
• Approved City of Poncha Springs Letter of Support for GOCO Planning Grant (unanimous)
• Approved Chaffee County Economic Development Corporation REDI grant application (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners Work Session - 1st Monday

The Chaffee County Board of Commissioners holds a work session to discuss several items, including an update from Emergency Medical Services, a report from the Central Mountain Small Business Development Center, a request from the Chaffee County Economic Development Corporation to apply for a REDI grant through the county, and partnerships for Rec Rangers and conservation programs. They will also consider a letter of support for a GOCO grant application from Poncha Springs, receive a forest health and wildfire protection update, and hold a stakeholder meeting with land management agencies. No formal decisions are made at work sessions.

• EMS update by Josh Hadley
• SBDC update by Jamie Billesbach
• Discussion of REDI grant application under county as fiscal agent
• Letter of support for City of Poncha Springs GOCO Planning Grant
• Community Wildfire Protection Plan annual report

County Board

The Chaffee County Airport Advisory Board is meeting to discuss routine operational items including runway traffic statistics, a 2025 budget update, and ongoing projects. The agenda includes updates on the fuel farm DOLA grant and Taxiway A design work, but no major decisions or public hearings are scheduled.

• Runway traffic monitoring and February traffic stats
• 2025 budget and project costs discussion
• Fuel Farm DOLA grant update
• Taxiway A design, environmental, and engineering (CDOT)
• Buena Vista Airport Board meeting report

The Salida Airport Advisory Board approved the January 2024 meeting minutes. Airport Manager Zech Papp reported on a new runway traffic monitoring website that may cost $500-$700 per month if the State does not fund it. The board discussed upcoming projects, including the Fuel Farm and Taxiway Alpha, and reviewed the 2025 budget status.

• Approved January 24, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Discussed potential $500-$700 monthly cost for runway traffic monitoring website
• Reviewed 2025 budget status and upcoming Fuel Farm and Taxiway Alpha projects
• Agreed to discuss airport mission statement at next meeting
• Agreed to explore Monarch shuttle bus connections to the airport

Planning Commission

The Chaffee County Visitors Bureau Board met to approve its bylaws and the minutes from the previous meeting. The agenda included a report from the Marketing Director and standard public comment periods. No specific dollar amounts, contracts, or zoning decisions were listed in the provided text.

• Approval of CCVB By Laws
• Approval of January 23, 2024 Board Meeting Minutes
• Marketing Director Report

The board approved the minutes from the January 23, 2024, meeting. A vote on the organization's bylaws was tabled to allow members more time to review the document. The board also reviewed marketing reports and discussed potential grant partnerships for rafting.

• Approved January 23, 2024 Board Meeting Minutes (unanimous)
• Tabled approval of CCVB By Laws

County Board

The Chaffee Common Ground Citizens Advisory Committee is meeting to consider a partnership funding request for the Community Conservation Connection. They will vote on the proposal after discussion, and also approve the previous meeting's minutes and agenda.

• Vote to approve minutes of previous meeting
• Vote to approve agenda
• Community Conservation Connection Partnership Funding Request presented by Wendy McDermott and Natalie Allio
• Discussion and vote on Community Conservation Connection proposal

The Chaffee Common Ground Citizens Advisory Committee approved partnership proposals for the Community Conservation Connection and the Rec Rangers/Rec Adopters programs. The committee agreed that partnership contracts must allow for funding adjustments if Common Ground revenues decrease.

• Approved Rec Rangers and Rec Adopters partnership proposal (unanimous, 1 recusal)
• Approved Central Colorado Conservancy Community Conservation Connection partnership proposal (unanimous, 1 recusal)
• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)

County Board

The Chaffee Common Ground Citizens Advisory Committee is meeting to approve the previous minutes and agenda, introduce new members, and discuss a funding request for the Rec Rangers / Rec Adopters partnership. They will vote on the proposal and review pre-applications. The meeting is open to the public via Zoom.

• Vote to approve minutes and agenda
• Funding request for Rec Rangers / Rec Adopters partnership
• Vote on Rec Rangers / Rec Adopters proposal
• Pre-application reviews and discussion

The committee reviewed a proposal for the Rec Rangers and Rec Adopters programs but deferred a decision until February 26 to consider other potential partnerships. The group also reviewed several grant pre-applications, determining eligibility for reforestation and forest health projects while denying a water outreach proposal.

• Approved meeting agenda and minutes from 11/30/23 and 12/6/23 (unanimous)
• Tabled funding recommendation for Rec Rangers and Rec Adopters partnership
• Approved Kostelic Credit Bypass Trust to apply for Forest Health and Fire Resilience grant
• Approved City of Salida S-Mountain Reforestation Project as eligible for funding
• Denied Water and Working Lands Outreach and Engagement application
• Determined State Land Board archaeological excavation costs are outside Common Ground scope

Board of County Commissioners

The Chaffee County Board of Commissioners will consider multiple contracts for law enforcement equipment, including in-vehicle cameras, bodycams, tasers, and license plate reader cameras, totaling over $539,000. They will also review a proposed agreement with Colorado Parks & Wildlife for Rec Rangers, transfer airport funds, and discuss water flow recommendations for the county's recreational in-channel diversion. The agenda includes several public hearings and regular items, such as a lot line elimination and a special event permit.

• Axon Enterprise contract for $79,371.00 for in-vehicle cameras and training
• Axon Enterprise contract for $427,975.80 for bodycam and taser replacement
• Flock Group contract for $32,250.00 for camera services for law enforcement
• Rec Rangers Agreement with Colorado Parks & Wildlife; county provides $68,040
• Transfer of Airport Improvement Program funds to Monte Vista Municipal Airport

The Board unanimously approved three law enforcement contracts totaling over $539,000 for the Sheriff's Office, including body cameras, tasers, and vehicle spotting services. Commissioners also designated specific dates in June for recreational water diversions and approved financial contributions from the Blue Triton Brands permit. A review of the Topside Annexation impact report resulted in a directive for staff to prepare a response regarding traffic concerns, but no formal vote was taken on the annexation itself.

• Approved Axon Enterprise contract for $79,371.00 for in-vehicle cameras (unanimous)
• Approved Axon Enterprise contract for $427,975.80 for bodycam and taser replacement (unanimous)
• Approved Flock Group contract for $32,250.00 for camera services (unanimous)
• Designated June 9-16, 2024 as days for 1800 cfs RICD water rights (unanimous)
• Designated June 1-30, 2024 for 30-day flow recommendation (unanimous)
• Approved 2024 Blue Triton Brands financial contributions (unanimous)
• Approved Rec Rangers Agreement with CPW for $68,040 (unanimous)
• Approved transfer of Airport Improvement Program funds to Monte Vista Municipal Airport (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Chaffee County Planning Commission is meeting to approve minutes from January and February and to review a request from Cleora, LLC for the Cleora North Planned Development. The request seeks to specify setbacks and allowed uses on about 55 acres east of the Salida Wastewater Treatment Plant, in an area zoned Industrial and Recreational.

• Cleora North Planned Development: specify setbacks and allowed uses on ~55 acres east of Salida Wastewater Treatment Plant
• Minutes for approval: Jan 16 2024 and Feb 6 2024

Board of County Commissioners

The Chaffee County Board of Commissioners is holding a joint work session with the Planning Commission to discuss the Land Use Code Rewrite Project and the Future Land Use Map and Designations. This is a discussion item only; no formal decisions or actions will be taken at this work session.

• Discussion of Land Use Code Rewrite Project
• Discussion of Future Land Use Map and Designations

Board of County Commissioners

The Chaffee County Board of Commissioners will consider approving a $282,600 grant from the Colorado Aeronautical Board for airport taxi design, along with routine consent items and two hearing consent items. The meeting includes approval of prior minutes, payment of bills, and acknowledgment of monthly reports.

• Resolution 2024-26 accepting $282,600 grant for airport taxi design
• Multi-year special event permit for Methodist Mountain Flowduro
• Shikoba Acres Filing 2 Addendum for Subdivision Improvement Agreement
• Approve minutes of February 6, 2024 regular meeting
• Acknowledge Sheriff's and Treasurer's monthly reports for January 2024

The Board approved a grant for airport infrastructure and a subdivision improvement agreement addendum. A request for a multi-year special event permit for a mountain bike race series was continued to a future meeting.

• Approved Resolution 2024-26 accepting $282,600 grant from Colorado Aeronautical Board (unanimous)
• Approved Shikoba Acres Filing 2 Addendum for Subdivision Improvement Agreement (unanimous)
• Continued consideration of Resolution 2024-22 for Methodist Mountain Flowduro permit to Feb 20, 2024 (unanimous)
• Approved February 6, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners Work Session - 2nd Monday

This is a work session where no formal decisions, policies, or resolutions are adopted. The agenda includes reports from the Landfill, Human Services, and Public Health committees, followed by an overview of geothermal regulations from the Colorado Energy and Carbon Management Commission.

• Landfill Committee report
• Human Services report (sitting as County Board of Social Services)
• Public Health report (sitting as County Board of Health)
• Geothermal regulations overview presented by Mike Rigby from ECMC

County Board

The Chaffee County Heritage Area Advisory Board is meeting to review minutes, discuss the TravelStorys app, and plan 2024 heritage projects including interpretive signage and outreach events. They will also discuss a Stone House nomination for a State Historical Fund grant due April 1.

• Stone House nomination - SHF Grant application due 4/1
• TravelStorys App project update
• 2024 Heritage Project Planning: interpretive signage, outreach events, historic nominations
• Colorado Byways Commission meeting update
• Confirm 2024 meeting schedule

The Chaffee County Heritage Area Advisory Board approved its December meeting minutes and discussed several ongoing projects, including the TravelStorys App byway tour, a Stone House historic nomination, and 2024 heritage planning. No formal decisions were made on the Stone House nomination or other agenda items; the board noted that permissions for a state historical fund grant application cannot be completed by the April 1 deadline but agreed to continue pursuing the nomination. The board also confirmed its 2024 meeting schedule for the second Thursday of each month.

• Approved December meeting minutes (unanimous, no opposition)
• Confirmed 2024 meeting schedule: second Thursday of each month, 12–1:30pm

County Board

The Chaffee County Transportation Advisory Board is meeting to elect officers, approve the agenda and prior minutes, and receive a commissioner's report. The main substantive item is an update on Bustang transit service. The rest of the agenda is routine procedural business.

• Election of officers
• Approval of January 11, 2024 minutes
• Commissioner's report by Commissioner Baker
• Transit update on Bustang

The Chaffee County Transportation Advisory Board met on February 8, 2024, and elected Adriane Kuhn as chair and Bonnie Davis as secretary. Members approved the agenda, with future meetings to add subject matter experts and delay airport, broadband, and trails items, and approved the January 11, 2024 minutes with a change requested by Brown. The board heard updates on transit rebranding, the reopening of the Bustang Canyon City stop, and a citizen petition to expand Bustang service to Colorado Springs, but took no new business actions.

• Elected Adriane Kuhn as TAB Chair and Bonnie Davis as Secretary (motion carried)
• Approved agenda as presented, with future meetings to add subject matter experts and delay airport, broadband, and trails items (motion carried)
• Approved January 11, 2024 minutes with a change requested by Brown (motion carried)

Board of County Commissioners

The Chaffee County Board of Commissioners will approve IT contracts and easements, then review the Cleora North Planned Development concept plan. The board will also award the South Fairgrounds property lease and consider multi-year permits for local enduro events.

• Review Cleora North Planned Development Concept Plan for approximately 55 acres east of the Salida Wastewater Treatment Plant
• Review bids and award lease for the South Fairgrounds Property
• Approve easements granted to Xcel Energy at the Chaffee County Fairgrounds, 10165 CR 120, Poncha Springs
• Consider multi-year special event permits for Salida Enduro and Methodist Mountain Flowduro
• Approve purchase of upgraded replacement servers for Administration and Clerk & Recorder

The Board of County Commissioners approved the Cleora North Planned Development Concept Plan, which specifies setbacks and allowed uses on about 55 acres east of the Salida Wastewater Treatment Plant. Commissioners also approved a $128,324.42 server purchase from DELL Technologies, an annual network support contract with HMC Networks Inc., a special event liquor permit for the Longfellow Parent's Association, and awarded the South Fairgrounds Property Ag Lease to Scanga Ranch, LLC. A multi-year special event permit for Methodist Mountain Flowduro was continued to February 13, 2024. An executive session on land use and zoning legal advice was held with no decisions made.

• Approved Cleora North Planned Development Concept Plan (unanimous)
• Approved $128,324.42 server purchase from DELL Technologies (unanimous)
• Approved annual network support contract with HMC Networks Inc. (unanimous)
• Approved Longfellow Parent's Association Special Event Liquor Permit (unanimous)
• Awarded South Fairgrounds Property Ag Lease to Scanga Ranch, LLC, five-year agreement (unanimous)
• Continued Methodist Mountain Flowduro Multi-Year Special Event Permit to February 13, 2024 (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Agenda as published (unanimous)
• Approved Hearing Consent Agenda as amended, including only Item E.1. Salida Enduro permit (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Chaffee County Planning Commission is meeting to handle routine organizational business. They will swear in new commissioners, adopt the 2024 meeting calendar, and appoint a chair, vice-chair, and members to several advisory boards. The Planning Director will also give an update.

• Swearing-in ceremony for new Planning Commissioners
• Adoption of the 2024 Planning Commission Calendar
• Appointments: Chair and Vice-Chair, one member to Transportation Advisory Board, three members to Salida Regional Planning Commission, designee for Chaffee Trails System and Conservation Plan Project
• Planning Director Update by M. Cottom

Board of Commissioners Work Session - 1st Monday

The Board of Commissioners is holding a work session to receive updates and discuss various county matters. No formal decisions, policies, or resolutions are adopted during these sessions.

• Update from the Weed Department
• Discussion of 2024 Congressionally Directed Spending Request
• Update from the Chaffee Housing Authority
• Discussion with AT&T representative regarding a wind event and service outage
• Land Management Agencies Stakeholder Meeting

County Board

The board approved a spending limit for a new livestock scale and established a new rule for judge rotations. The board also reviewed the 2024 fair schedule and current 4-H membership numbers.

• Approved spending limit of $8,000 for livestock scale purchase
• Approved rule that judges may only serve every other year (not back-to-back)
• Authorized $9,300 check for conex containers
• Approved January minutes

County Board

The Chaffee County Airport Advisory Board will hold a routine meeting on January 24, 2024, to approve previous minutes and conduct organizational tasks. The agenda includes welcoming new members, setting 2024 meeting dates, and electing board officials. The board will also discuss ongoing items related to the Salida Airport Automatic Weather Observing System (AWOS), the Fuel Farm Project, and Taxiway A design engineering.

• Approval of December 20, 2023 meeting minutes
• Election of board officials
• Discussion of Salida Airport AWOS
• Discussion of Fuel Farm Project
• Discussion of Taxiway A Design Engineering Environmental

The board approved the December 2023 meeting minutes and established a monthly meeting schedule for 2024. The board also elected its leadership for the coming term.

• Approved December 20, 2023 meeting minutes
• Approved 2024 meeting schedule
• Elected Randall Cone as Board Vice Chair
• Elected Steve Bush as Board Chair

County Board

The Chaffee County Visitors Bureau Board will hold its January 23, 2024 meeting to elect officers, approve the 2024 meeting schedule and bylaws, and consider a $2,000 sponsorship request from the Salida Chamber of Commerce for the Kick Off to Winter event. The board will also hear reports from the marketing director and board members.

• Election of Chair, Co-Chair, and Secretary
• Approval of 2024 meeting dates (monthly, alternating between Salida and Buena Vista)
• Approval of CCVB Bylaws
• Consideration of $2,000 sponsorship for Salida Chamber's Kick Off to Winter
• Public comment period (3 minutes per person)

The Chaffee County Visitors Bureau elected its 2024 officers and approved the 2024 meeting schedule. The board denied a request for $2,000 in financial support for the Salida Chamber of Commerce Kick Off To Summer sponsorship due to budget constraints.

• Elected Travis Hotchard (Chair), Jamie Billesbach (Co-Chair), and Sarah Briam (Secretary)
• Approved November and December meeting minutes
• Approved 2024 meeting dates and locations
• Denied $2,000 financial support for Salida Chamber Of Commerce Kick Off To Summer sponsorship
• Postponed approval of CCVB Bylaws until next meeting

County Board

The Chaffee County Marijuana Excise Tax Advisory Board (METAB) is meeting to approve minutes and agenda, review strategic guiding documents, and review pre-application and mini-grant submissions. They will also set additional meeting dates for application discussions and funding recommendations. The meeting includes public comment and other business.

• Approval of minutes and agenda
• Review of METAB strategic guiding documents
• Review of pre-application and mini-grant submissions
• Scheduling additional meeting dates for funding recommendations

The board reviewed 30 full and mini-grant applications totaling $415,090, though only $170,000 is available for disbursement. Members established a scoring timeline and a deadline for funding recommendations. The board also reviewed the guiding resolutions that dictate how excise tax revenues must be spent.

• Approved October 26, 2023 minutes (unanimous)
• Set March 4 as the deadline for board members to score proposals
• Scheduled March 11 meeting to review scores and make funding recommendations

Board of County Commissioners

The Chaffee County Board of Commissioners is meeting to conduct interviews for open Planning Commission seats. The agenda includes only this regular item, along with routine procedural actions (call to order, pledge, agenda approval). No other substantive decisions or discussions are listed.

• Interviews for Planning Commission seats

The Board of County Commissioners held a special meeting on January 17, 2024, and interviewed three candidates for Planning Commission seats: David McGrath, Greg Frost, and Tawney Peyton. After the interviews, Planning Director Miles Cottom asked for direction on a proposed resolution setting appointments and terms. By consensus, commissioners gave Cottom direction for that resolution, which will be presented for approval at the February 6 meeting. No formal action was taken at this meeting.

• Approved the agenda by consensus
• Interviewed Planning Commission candidate David McGrath (10:05-10:32 a.m.)
• Interviewed Planning Commission candidate Greg Frost (10:34-11:09 a.m.)
• Interviewed Planning Commission candidate Tawney Peyton (11:10-11:38 a.m.)
• By consensus, gave Planning Director Cottom direction for a proposed resolution on Planning Commission appointments and terms; no formal action taken
• Adjourned at 11:50 a.m.

Board of County Commissioners

The Chaffee County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting with several administrative items, including approving minutes, paying bills, and making board appointments. Key discussions include allocating 2024 funds from the Blue Triton Brands 1041 permit, a grant partnership framework, a special event permit for the Bonfire Bluegrass festival, and a proposed expansion of Clear Creek Reservoir with Pueblo Water and Colorado Springs Utilities. The board will also enter an executive session for legal advice on the reservoir expansion.

• Consider release of lot sales restriction for Elk Run Major Subdivision (Lots 1, 3-26, 28-29)
• Allocations of 2024 financial contributions from Blue Triton Brands 1041 Permit
• Multi-year special event permit for Bonfire Bluegrass music festival at The Meadows, Buena Vista
• Discussion on proposed expansion of Clear Creek Reservoir with Pueblo Water and Colorado Springs Utilities
• Approve resolutions for board appointments to Airport Board, Board of Adjustment, and others

The Board approved a multi-year special event permit for the Bonfire Bluegrass music festival at The Meadows. They also adopted a partnership framework for the Common Ground Fund grant-making program and appointed members to several county boards.

• Approved multi-year special event permit for Bonfire Bluegrass festival (unanimous)
• Approved Common Ground Fund 'Partnership Framework' for 2024 winter/spring cycle (unanimous)
• Designated Commissioner Wood as CCI Proxy for CCI Steering Committees (unanimous)
• Approved board appointments for Airport, Adjustment, Review, Common Ground, METAB, TAB, and Visitor's Bureau (unanimous)
• Approved board appointments for Fair Committee and Heritage Advisory Board (unanimous)
• Approved release of lot sales restrictions for Elk Run Major Subdivision (unanimous)
• Approved January 9, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Chaffee County Planning Commission will consider two major land-use items: a request by Cleora, LLC to specify setbacks and allowed uses in a portion of the Cleora townsite, and a preliminary plan by Cactus Flats JV, LLC to subdivide about 9 acres into nine residential lots near Buena Vista. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from September through the end of 2023.

• Cleora North Planned Development: ~55 acres east of Salida Wastewater Treatment Plant, request to specify setbacks and allowed uses in Cleora townsite
• Cactus Flats Major Subdivision Preliminary Plan: ~9 acres into 9 lots (0.5 to 1.36 acres each), with individual wells and connection to Buena Vista Sanitary Sewer
• Cactus Flats access via 40-foot easement across applicant-owned land from County Road 313
• Building envelopes avoid steep slopes and 100-year floodplain of Arkansas River
• Minutes for approval: Sept 19-End of 2023

County Board

The Chaffee County Transportation Advisory Board is meeting to approve minutes, hear a commissioner's report, and discuss old and new business. Key items include updates on the Chaffee Shuttle/Mountain Valley Transit and a petition for a Bustang route from Chaffee County to Colorado Springs, as well as recommendations on board member terms and CDOT's plans for telecommunication fees for rights-of-way.

• Chaffee Shuttle/Mountain Valley Transit update
• Bustang route petition from Chaffee County to Colorado Springs
• Recommendation on board member terms to Board of Commissioners
• CDOT plans for telecommunication fees for rights-of-way

The board approved the meeting agenda and the December 14, 2023 minutes. Members discussed the rebranding of Chaffee Shuttle to Mountain Valley Transit and potential Bustang route expansions. No new ordinances or funding allocations were decided.

• Approved meeting agenda
• Approved December 14, 2023 meeting minutes

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will vote on the 2024 annual budget, including resolutions to levy general property taxes and appropriate funds. The meeting also covers the election of the new Chair and Vice-Chair, approval of emergency management grants, and a public hearing on a major subdivision application during a temporary moratorium.

• Adoption of the 2024 County Budget via Resolutions 2024-05, 2024-06, and 2024-07
• Levying of General Property Taxes for the 2024 Budget Year
• Consideration of Major Subdivision Application for applicant Joe Cooper during temporary moratorium
• Approval of 2024 Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG) Funding
• Public Hearing for Multi-Year Special Event Permit for Bonfire Bluegrass festival

The Board of County Commissioners elected Commissioner P. T. Wood as Chair and Commissioner Greg Felt as Vice-Chair for 2024, and unanimously adopted the county's 2024 budget through Resolutions 2024-05, 2024-06, and 2024-07. It also approved a lodging tax reallocation to the Chaffee County Community Foundation's childcare fund (Resolution 2024-17), the 2024 Emergency Operation Plan, and a slate of consent agenda items. A decision on the Bonfire Bluegrass festival special event permit was continued to January 16, 2024, and a major subdivision application was continued to May 7, 2024.

• Elected Commissioner P. T. Wood as Chair and Commissioner Greg Felt as Vice-Chair for 2024 (unanimous)
• Adopted 2024 budget via Resolutions 2024-05, 2024-06, and 2024-07 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2024-17 allocating a percentage of lodging tax to the Chaffee County Community Foundation's childcare fund (unanimous)
• Approved applying for the 2024 Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG) with the State of Colorado (unanimous)
• Approved the Office of Emergency Management 2024 Emergency Operation Plan (unanimous)
• Approved the Consent Agenda, including paying the bills, engaging Dynamic Program Management for the North End Public Safety Complex, a PFAS grant application, and a CCI letter opposing Denver's slaughterhouse ban (unanimous)
• Continued the Bonfire Bluegrass festival special event permit to January 16, 2024 (unanimous)
• Continued Joe Cooper's major subdivision application to May 7, 2024 (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners Work Session - 1st Monday

The Chaffee County Board of Commissioners holds a work session to receive updates from several departments and discuss multiple items, including a landfill committee report, human services and public health matters, and a building department update. They will also consider a grant application for PFAS testing, a letter opposing Denver's slaughterhouse ban, and appointments to various county boards. No formal decisions are made at work sessions.

• Consider grant application to CDPHE PFAS Grant Program as part of USGS Groundwater Study
• Consider signing on to CCI's letter opposing Denver's proposed slaughterhouse ban
• Review 2024 Emergency Operation Plan and discuss EMPG funding with State of Colorado
• Consider letters of interest and set interviews for Planning Commission seats
• Consider recommendations for appointments to Airport Board, Board of Adjustment, METAB, and other boards

County Board

The Chaffee County Fair Committee is meeting to handle routine business and plan for the 2024 fair. They will vote on filling board vacancies, set up working committees, and finalize the rule book. The committee will also request county commissioners to authorize a non-voting group to assist with fair workload and fundraisers.

• Request County Commissioners to authorize non-voting group for fair workload and fundraisers
• Vote on Fairboard member vacancies
• Finalize Rule Book for 2024 Fair
• Set date for workday to clean Fair Committee closet and storage room
• Discuss Livestock Pavilion layout during fair

The board approved the updated 2024 4-H rulebook and filled several board vacancies. The board also authorized a letter to local newspapers regarding indoor projects and decided to seek repair quotes for a scale.

• Approved November and December 2023 minutes
• Approved updated 2024 4-H rulebook
• Approved 3-year terms for Annie, Pat, Jesse, Kail, and Bernie
• Approved Taylor Woolmington, Marcus Scanga, and Chelsea Johnson to fill 3 open seats
• Amended bylaws to include 17 members
• Approved submitting a letter to the Mountain Mail and Chaffee County Times
• Approved motion to seek repair quotes for current scale vs. price of new scale
• Approved rule that early project pickup may result in disqualification for the next year

Board of County Commissioners

The Chaffee County Board of Commissioners will consider approving a $78,000 contract with 50 West Productions for video services, an audit engagement with Scott C. Wright, and two rural boundary line adjustments. They will also discuss a childcare needs assessment, ambulance relicensing, and a moratorium-related land use application.

• Agreement with 50 West Productions for $78,000 for video production for Chaffee County Visitors Bureau
• Engagement with Scott C. Wright, CPA, for 2023 audit services
• Johnson-Hamilton Boundary Line Adjustment at 11376 and 11324 Centerville Way
• Hamilton-Cordova Boundary Line Adjustment at 18010 Highway 285 and 11605 Centerville Way
• Resolution 2024-03 regarding ambulance relicensing

The Board of County Commissioners approved a $78,000 video production contract and the 2023 audit engagement. They authorized two boundary line adjustments and approved the renewal of the Chaffee County EMS ambulance service license. The Board also agreed to participate in a childcare needs assessment program as a collaborating employer.

• Approved $78,000 contract with 50West Productions for Visitors Bureau video services (unanimous)
• Approved engagement of Scott C. Wright, CPA, for 2023 Audit (unanimous)
• Approved Johnson-Hamilton Boundary Line Adjustment (unanimous)
• Approved Hamilton-Cordova Boundary Line Adjustment (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2024-02 for meeting notices and 2024 schedule (unanimous)
• Approved participation in CDEC EPIC Design Lab childcare assessment with no financial contribution (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2024-03 for EMS license renewal and five vehicle permits (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Beth Helmke to Salida Sustainability Committee (unanimous)