Chaffee County public meetings in 2025

Board of County Commissioners

The Board will hold a public hearing to consider a multi‑year special event permit for the September Concert at the Meadows, located at 14998 CR 350 in Buena Vista, scheduled for September 3‑7, 2026 and future years. The meeting also includes discussion of a new ordinance restricting open fires, a liquor license renewal for Independent Whitewater, and adjustments to landfill fees and county fee policies.

• Public hearing on multi‑year special event permit for September Concert at the Meadows (12,000 attendees) – applicant Meadow Creek Music Community Fund
• First reading of County Ordinance 2025‑03 restricting open fires and open burning in unincorporated areas
• Public hearing on liquor license renewal for Independent Whitewater, DBA Drift In, at 10832 County Road 165, Salida
• Discussion of landfill fee adjustments for FY2026 by the County Landfill Committee
• Consideration of County Fee Reduction & Waiver Policy

County Board

The Common Ground Program Citizens Advisory Committee will approve the consent agenda, including minutes from Nov. 25, 2025 and the fund balance. Staff will provide updates on the Working Lands Initiative, council next steps, and the 2026/2027 budget approval process. The committee will review and consider revisions to the investment strategy and grant criteria. Members will vote on officer elections and set dates for future meetings.

• Approve consent agenda: minutes from Nov. 25, 2025 and common ground fund balance
• Staff updates on Working Lands Initiative, council next steps, and 2026/2027 budget process
• Review and revise investment strategy and competitive grant application criteria
• Election of CAC officers (accepting nominations) scheduled for December
• Schedule CAC gathering in January and confirm 2026 meeting dates

County Board

The Chaffee County Visitors Bureau Board will meet to elect officers and discuss the restructuring of the organization. The board will also review a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for a Destination Management Director.

• Election of Chair, Co-Chair, and Secretary
• RFQ for Destination Management Director
• CCVB Restructuring
• Approval of 2026 meeting dates

Planning Commission

The Chaffee County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider a location and extent permit for infrastructure at Salida Airport. The hearing is scheduled for the meeting on December 16, 2025. No decision is recorded in the agenda; the commission is gathering input on the proposed permit.

• Public hearing to consider location & extent permit for Salida Airport infrastructure

Board of County Commissioners

The Board will hold a public hearing to consider adopting the proposed 2026 county budget, including Resolution 2025-50, Resolution 2025-51, and Resolution 2025-52. Commissioners will also discuss the contractor selection for the Working Lands Resilience Coordinator role. The consent agenda includes paying bills, acknowledging the Sheriff's Office monthly report, and ratifying a letter of support for USFS‑AHRA Upper Arkansas Motorized Trail Crew grant applications.

• Public hearing to adopt the 2026 budget (Resolutions 2025-50, 2025-51, 2025-52)
• Discuss contractor selection for Working Lands Resilience Coordinator
• Pay the Bills (consent agenda)
• Acknowledge the Sheriff's Office Monthly Report for November 2025
• Ratify letter of support for USFS‑AHRA Upper Arkansas Motorized Trail Crew grant applications

The Commissioners unanimously approved the county's 2026 budget, including the budget resolution, the property‑tax levy, and the appropriations resolution. They also unanimously awarded the Working Lands Resilience Coordinator contract to the Upper Arkansas Conservation District, directing staff to finalize the agreement. All motions passed without objection.

• Approved Agenda (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of the Dec 4, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Agenda (unanimous)
• Awarded Working Lands Resilience Coordinator contract to Upper Arkansas Conservation District, term starting Jan 1 2026 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2025‑50 adopting the 2026 county budget (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2025‑51 levying general property taxes for 2026 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2025‑52 appropriating funds for 2026 (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners Work Session - 1st Monday

The Board of County Commissioners will discuss concerns regarding Bowen Ditch at the county landfill and consider adjustments to the 2026 landfill fee schedule. The meeting also includes a work session with updates from IT, Veterans Services, and housing authorities.

• Consideration of Landfill Fee Schedule adjustments for 2026
• Discussion of Bowen Ditch concerns at the Chaffee County Landfill
• IT Department Quarterly Update
• Veterans Services Update
• Chaffee Housing Authority and Chaffee Housing Trust updates

Board of County Commissioners

The Chaffee County Board of Commissioners will meet to approve a special event permit for The Meadows and a landfill engineering change order. The board will also convene as the Board of Health to discuss gray water control regulations.

• Resolution 2025-56: three-year special event permit for August concert at The Meadows
• Change order for 2025 Solid Waste Engineering Services for Sanborn Head at Chaffee County Landfill
• Board of Health Resolution 2025-04: adoption of Regulation 86 regarding Gray Water Control
• Resolution 2025-57: designating the Chaffee County Early Childhood Council as the appointed convening entity
• Proclamation declaring December 9, 2025 as ChaffeeGIVES Day

The Board approved several items, including ratifying a solid waste engineering change order, conditionally approving a three‑year special event permit for the August concert at The Meadows, and adopting a proclamation for ChaffeeGIVES Day. They also designated the Early Childhood Council as its convening entity and approved the adoption of graywater control regulations. All motions passed unanimously.

• Ratified change order scope for 2025 Solid Waste Engineering Services at Sanborn Head (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2025-56, conditional three‑year special event permit for The Meadows concert (unanimous)
• Approved Proclamation declaring Dec 9 2025 as ChaffeeGIVES Day (unanimous)
• Submitted County to Colorado Extended Producer Responsibility program via Circular Action Alliance (unanimous)
• Designated Chaffee County Early Childhood Council as convening entity (unanimous)
• Approved Board of Health Resolution 2025-04 adopting graywater control regulations (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of the November 18 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Agenda items (unanimous)

County Board

The Chaffee County Fair Committee is meeting to review the commissioner meeting and plan for the 2026 fair. The body will discuss the administrator role and hold officer elections.

• Selection of bands for the 2026 Fair
• Creation of 4-H Livestock Weigh In dates
• Officer elections
• Discussion of the Administrator role

The board voted to delay the officer elections until January. A retirement party for Janella was scheduled for Monday, Dec. 8, from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. Several motions were introduced (e.g., adding a yak to the market, volunteer meetings, band approvals) but no vote outcomes were recorded.

• Retirement party scheduled for Monday Dec 8, 4‑5 p.m.
• Officer elections postponed to January

County Board

The board will first approve the minutes from the October 28, 2025 meeting. It will then discuss a request for proposals for a Destination Management Director as part of a restructuring of the Visitors Bureau. Additional items include a Marketing Director report and time for board member reports and public comments.

• Approval of October 28, 2025 board meeting minutes
• Review of RFQ for Destination Management Director – CCVB restructuring
• Marketing Director report
• Board member reports (up to 15 minutes)
• Public comment period (3 minutes per person)

The board reviewed the restructuring of the Chaffee County Visitors Bureau, including plans for a Destination Management Council and a new Destination Management Director. They set the RFQ closing date for December 8 and scheduled interviews for December 10‑11, with contractor selection to occur at the December 16 meeting. No motions were voted on or approved at this session.

Planning Commission

The Chaffee County Planning Commission will meet to approve minutes from November 18, 2025. The primary agenda item is a staff presentation by Nick Gomer regarding subdivision design options.

• Staff presentation on subdivision design options by Nick Gomer

County Board

The Common Ground Program Citizens Advisory Committee will approve minutes, review the Common Ground fund balance, and consider a grant amendment for the TN Bar Cattle Company sustainable agriculture project. Staff will provide updates on the Working Lands Initiative and the county council's next steps. The committee will also discuss officer election nominations and schedule future meetings.

• Vote to approve meeting minutes and Common Ground fund balance
• Vote on amendment for TN Bar Cattle Company Sustainable Agriculture Enhancement Grant
• Officer election to be held in December, nominations accepted
• Scheduling of December CAC gathering and 2026 meeting dates

The committee approved the November 28 meeting minutes after correcting a spelling error. It also unanimously approved an amendment to move the water pipe location for the TN Bar Cattle Company grant, adding a requirement for signage and photos in the final report. No other substantive actions were decided at this meeting.

• Approved November 28 meeting minutes with spelling correction (unanimous)
• Unanimously approved amendment to move water pipe location, requiring signage and photos in final report

County Board

The Airport Advisory Board will review new business items including minimum construction standards, airport guiding documents, and a hangar development plan with associated fee discussion. Old business includes updates on the Fuel Farm Project and the Taxiway A Project, as well as board vacancies. The meeting also includes a manager’s report on recent activities and statistics.

• Minimum Construction Standards
• Airport Guiding Documents
• Hangar Development Plan and Fee Discussion
• Fuel Farm Project
• Taxiway A Project

The Airport Advisory Board approved the October 22, 2025 meeting minutes after a motion and second. The board then moved to adjourn, and the motion was seconded and carried, ending the meeting at 9:38 a.m.

• Approved October 22, 2025 meeting minutes (all approved)
• Adjourned meeting at 9:38 a.m. (motion passed)

Board of County Commissioners

The Chaffey County Board of Commissioners will consider a Memorandum of Understanding with the National Forest Foundation for the Cross Boundary Resilience Project under the Colorado Strategic Wildfire Action Program grant. Commissioners will receive a presentation of the schematic design and construction budget estimates for the Highway 50 Sheriff's Headquarters project. The meeting includes public hearings on multi‑year special event permits for the August and September Concert at the Meadows, each proposing up to 12,000 attendees at 14998 CR 350, Buena Vista.

• Approve MOU with National Forest Foundation for the Cross Boundary Resilience Project (Colorado Strategic Wildfire Action Program grant)
• Presentation of schematic design and construction budget estimates for Highway 50 Sheriff's Headquarters project
• Public hearing on multi‑year special event permit for August Concert at the Meadows (14998 CR 350, Buena Vista; up to 12,000 attendees)
• Public hearing on multi‑year special event permit for September Concert at the Meadows (14998 CR 350, Buena Vista; up to 12,000 attendees)
• Consent agenda item: Pay the Bills

The commissioners unanimously approved a Memorandum of Understanding with the National Forest Foundation to implement the Cross Boundary Resilience Project under the Colorado Strategic Wildfire Action Program grant. They also approved a three‑year special event permit for the August Concerts at the Meadows, setting attendance and sound limits, and postponed the September Concert permit decision to December 16, 2025. Additionally, staff were directed to advance construction documents for the Hwy 50 Sheriff's Headquarters and place a budget placeholder for 2026.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of Nov 12, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
• Approved MOU with National Forest Foundation for Cross Boundary Resilience Project (unanimous)
• Approved three‑year special event permit for August Concerts at the Meadows (unanimous)
• Postponed September Concert permit consideration to Dec 16, 2025 (unanimous)
• Directed staff to move forward with construction documents for Hwy 50 Sheriff's Headquarters and add a 2026 budget placeholder (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a work session where staff will present information on subdivisions, zoning, and density. No formal actions or votes are listed for this meeting.

• Staff presentation on subdivisions, zoning and density by Brandon Wolff

County Board

The Chaffee County Fair Committee is meeting to review reports and plan for the 2026 fair. The body will discuss musical acts and the role of the administrator.

• Selection of bands for the 2026 Fair
• Establishment of 4-H Livestock Weigh In dates
• Discussion regarding the Administrator role
• Officer elections

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will swear in Janie Williams as County Assessor and Jolene Ellis as County Treasurer. The meeting includes a continued public hearing for a rural resort permit and discussions on county fee policies and transportation cost-sharing.

• Public hearing for Silver Cliff Ranch Conditional Use Permit at 16565 County Road 162
• First reading of Ordinance 2025-03 restricting open fires and open burning in unincorporated areas
• Discussion of CDOT proposed IGA and local cost-share for Bustang Outrider
• Consideration of service contract with Rocky Mountain Behavioral Health, Inc for drug and alcohol treatment
• Board of Health Resolution 2025-03 regarding On-Site Wastewater Treatment Systems (OWTS)

The Board unanimously approved the appointment of Janie Williams as County Assessor and Jolene Ellis as County Treasurer. It also approved a conditional use permit for the Silver Cliff Ranch property and denied a $88,000 grant amendment request, keeping the funds unallocated. The Board continued the first reading of the open‑fire ordinance to Dec. 16 and postponed consideration of the County Fee Reduction & Waiver Policy to Dec. 4. Additional actions included ratifying a comment to the BLM and approving a service contract with Rocky Mountain Behavioral Health.

• Approved agenda amendment moving library board appointment item to regular agenda (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2025-54 appointing Salida Regional Library Board of Trustees (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2025-48 appointing Janie Williams as County Assessor (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2025-49 appointing Jolene Ellis as County Treasurer (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2025-55 granting Silver Cliff Ranch Conditional Use Permit (unanimous)
• Denied Common Ground grant amendment request for $88,000, keeping funds unallocated (unanimous)
• Approved Service Contract with Rocky Mountain Behavioral Health, Inc. for drug and alcohol treatment services (unanimous)
• Continued first reading of County Ordinance 2025-03 on open fires to Dec. 16, 2025 (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners Work Session - 2nd Monday

The Board will discuss the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) solid waste user fee rate increases and their impact on the landfill budget and fee structure. Updates will be provided on community planning and natural resources, regional sustainability, and the road and bridge program. The Commissioners will also consider the 2026 holiday schedule and the 2026 Board of County Commissioners meeting schedule. No formal actions or decisions are taken during this work session.

• Landfill Committee: discuss CDPHE solid waste user fee rate increases and budget implications
• Community Planning & Natural Resources Update
• Regional Sustainability Update, including CC4CA introductions
• Road and Bridge Quarterly Update
• Discuss and consider the 2026 Holiday Schedule

Board of County Commissioners

The Board will hold a public hearing to consider a conditional use permit for the Silver Cliff Ranch at 16565 County Road 162, seeking approval of its existing rural resort use. Commissioners will also conduct a public hearing and second reading of Ordinance 2025-03, which restricts open fires and burning in unincorporated areas. A first reading of Ordinance 2025-02, amending the 2021 International Energy Conservation Code, will be introduced. The consent agenda includes paying bills and approving the 2026 holiday schedule.

• Public hearing – Silver Cliff Ranch Conditional Use Permit, 16565 County Road 162
• Public hearing & second reading – Ordinance 2025-03 restricting open fires
• Introduction & first reading – Ordinance 2025-02 amending Energy Conservation Code
• Consent agenda – pay bills and approve 2026 holiday schedule
• Contracts/Grant consideration (details not specified)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board will hold interviews for the Working Lands Resilience Coordinator position. Two candidates, Guidestone Colorado at 2:00 p.m. and Maverick Solutions at 3:00 p.m., will be presented. No formal actions or decisions are expected during this session.

• Interview with Guidestone Colorado for Working Lands Resilience Coordinator (2:00 p.m.)
• Interview with Maverick Solutions for Working Lands Resilience Coordinator (3:00 p.m.)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board will consider how to address food insecurity in the county. Commissioners will discuss existing local food access programs and whether to allocate special county funds for them. No formal decisions are scheduled, only discussion.

• Discuss local food access programs
• Consider special county funding allocation for food insecurity

Commissioner Armstrong moved to allocate $50,000 to the Department of Human Services and $25,000 to the Chaffee County Community Foundation for food‑security needs. Commissioner Lucrezi seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously. The funding is intended to cover a temporary SNAP benefit interruption in early November.

• Approved $50,000 to DHS and $25,000 to CCCF for food assistance (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Common Ground Program Citizens Advisory Committee is meeting to review investment strategies and grant application criteria. The body will discuss the role of the committee and review survey responses during a joint work session with Commissioners.

• Vote on amendment request for Colorado State University 2020 Forest Health & Fire Resilience Proj. Grants
• Review of Working Lands Initiative and Chaffee County Councils next steps
• Discussion of Investment Strategy and Competitive Grant Application criteria
• Review of submitted reports and a proposal for staff review process

The Common Ground Citizen Advisory Committee approved its consent agenda. The committee voted 5-2 to recommend approving the Methodist Front Wildland Urban Interface Forest & Watershed Health amendment request, adding requirements such as applicant‑submitted maps, signed landowner support, an adjusted timeline, and a mitigation plan. The CAC also agreed to review final grant reports, require project photos, and develop a map of Common Ground projects.

• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Methodist Front Wildland Urban Interface amendment with added requirements (5-2)
• Agreed to review final grant reports and require project photos and a project map

County Board

The Chaffee County Visitors Bureau Board will meet virtually to discuss a lodging tax ballot measure. The board will also review reports from the Marketing Director and board members.

• Discussion of lodging tax ballot measure with Ashley Ahlene of Chaffee County Business Alliance

Board of County Commissioners

The commissioners will hold interviews for the Working Lands Resilience Coordinator position. Two candidates—Maverick Solutions and Upper Arkansas Conservation District—are scheduled for interview. No formal actions or decisions will be taken at this meeting.

• Interview with Maverick Solutions for Working Lands Resilience Coordinator
• Interview with Upper Arkansas Conservation District for Working Lands Resilience Coordinator

County Board

The Chaffee County Rec Council will discuss the status of the Rec Plan and the Common Ground Grant Cycle. The meeting includes progress updates on the Monarch Park Campground renovation and reports from the Rec Rangers.

• Common Ground Grant Cycle update
• Rec Plan status update
• Rec Rangers update from Liz Weiss (USFS)
• Monarch Park Campground Renovation update from Jennifer Fenwick (NFF)

County Board

The Airport Advisory Board will review scheduling for 2026 meetings, consider board vacancies and term expirations, and examine proposed 2026 airport projects. It will also update the status of the Fuel Farm Project and the Taxiway A Project. No formal decisions are recorded in the agenda.

• 2026 meeting dates
• Airport Board vacancies and term expiration
• 2026 proposed airport projects
• Fuel Farm Project
• Taxiway A Project

The Airport Advisory Board approved the September 24, 2025 meeting minutes and the schedule of meeting dates for 2026. The board noted upcoming vacancies for two board seats and discussed 2026 budget items, including a full‑time hire and an $85,000 addition for capital improvements, but no votes were taken on those items. Progress on the Fuel Farm and Taxiway A projects was reviewed. The meeting was adjourned at 9:42 a.m.

• Approved September 24, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved 2026 meeting dates (unanimous)

County Board

The Chaffee County Forest Health Council will review the Bald Mountain and Jones Mountain Forest Health and Hazardous Fuels Projects presented by Lisa Corbin of the USFS. The council will consider expanding Firewise Community Designations with input from Kent Maxwell of Colorado Firecamp. A partner round robin will allow members to share updates, and the council will discuss the cadence and structure of future Forest Health Council/Chaffee Treats meetings.

• Bald Mountain and Jones Mountain Forest Health and Hazardous Fuels Projects – presentation by Lisa Corbin, USFS
• Expanding Firewise Community Designations – presentation by Kent Maxwell, Colorado Firecamp
• Discussion of Forest Health Council/Chaffee Treats meeting cadence and structure

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will hold public hearings for multi-year special event permits at 14998 CR 350 in Buena Vista. The body will also consider a building fee waiver for affordable housing and discuss wastewater and gray water regulations as the Board of Health.

• Public hearings for August and September concerts at 14998 CR 350 with up to 12,600 attendees
• Building fee waiver request of up to $32,000 for The Crossing Apartments
• Liquor license renewal for Powder Monarch LLC (Monarch Ski & Snowboard Area)
• Resolution 2025-47 to join Colorado Communities for Climate Action (CC4CA)
• Adoption of Regulation 43 (On-Site Wastewater Treatment Systems) and Regulation 86 (Gray Water Control)

The Commissioners unanimously denied a building fee waiver request of up to $32,000 for The Crossing Apartments affordable units. They also approved a resolution to join Colorado Communities for Climate Action and directed staff to draft a new County Fee Waiver Policy. Several agenda items were approved, and two special event permit hearings were postponed to November 18.

• Approved agenda amendment moving item F.5 after E.2 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of the October 14, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
• Approved hearing consent agenda (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2025-47 to join Colorado Communities for Climate Action (unanimous)
• Continued County Ordinance 2025-03 first reading to November 12 (unanimous)
• Denied building fee waiver request up to $32,000 for The Crossing Apartments (unanimous)
• Accepted Chaffee Housing Authority board member recruitment proposal (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners Work Session - 2nd Monday

The Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to receive updates from the Chaffee Housing Authority, Chaffee Housing Trust, and the Southwest Conservation Corps Youth Program. The meeting also includes sessions for the Landfill Committee, Human Services, and Public Health. No formal decisions or actions are adopted during work sessions.

• Chaffee Housing Authority update
• Chaffee Housing Trust update
• Southwest Conservation Corps Youth Program 2025 update
• Landfill Committee session
• Public Health and Human Services sessions

Board of County Commissioners

The commissioners will consider Resolution 2025-45 to implement the Lodging Tax Measure 1A program and Resolution 2025-46 to endorse the measure's expansion. They will also discuss the Lodging Tax Measure 1A itself and related intergovernmental agreements. A public hearing will be held on a variance request for the XCEL 6905 transmission line height.

• Consider Resolution 2025-45 for Lodging Tax Ballot Measure Program Implementation
• Consider Resolution 2025-46 endorsing Lodging Tax Measure 1A expansion
• Discussion on Chaffee County Lodging Tax Measure 1A and related intergovernmental agreements
• Public hearing on XCEL 6905 Transmission Line Height Variance (parcels on County Road 200)
• Post‑event review for the August Concert at the Meadows (The Field of Vision)

The commissioners approved the agenda and a consent agenda covering multiple bills, grants, and letters of support. They also approved the Lodging Tax Measure Municipal Intergovernmental Agreement and two related resolutions, both pending further negotiations. The Board of Adjustment approved Xcel Energy’s request to replace six transmission line poles at heights above the 35‑foot limit. All motions carried unanimously.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimously)
• Approved consent agenda items (bills, grants, letters of support, audit report) (unanimously)
• Approved Lodging Tax Measure Municipal Intergovernmental Agreement pending municipal negotiations (unanimously)
• Approved Resolution 2025-45 for Lodging Tax Ballot Measure Program Implementation pending negotiations (unanimously)
• Approved Resolution 2025-46 endorsing Lodging Tax Measure 1A expansion (unanimously)
• Approved Xcel 6905 Transmission Line Height Variance to replace six poles above 35 ft (unanimously)

Board of Commissioners Work Session - 1st Monday

The Board of County Commissioners will review the 2024 annual audit presented by DMC Auditing & Consulting. They will receive updates on the county fairgrounds, the CSU Extension office, and the Chaffee County Fair Committee. Commissioners will also discuss Chaffee County Lodging Tax Measure 1A, but no formal actions will be taken at this work session.

• Presentation of the 2024 Annual Audit – DMC Auditing & Consulting
• Fairgrounds Update – Miki Hodge and Randy Mosby
• CSU Extension Office Update – Monica Pless
• Update from the Chaffee County Fair Committee – Ben Scanga; Annie Schultz-Cordova
• Discussion on Chaffee County Lodging Tax Measure 1A

County Board

The Chaffee County Heritage Area Advisory Board will approve September meeting minutes and discuss the TravelStorys project and the CP Byway. The meeting will also include board updates and topics for the next session.

• Approval of September 11, 2025 meeting minutes
• TravelStorys Project update
• CP Byway Discussion
• Board Updates
• Topics for Next Meeting

The board approved the September 11, 2025 meeting minutes with a unanimous 5‑0 vote. No other actions or approvals were taken; discussions on the scenic by‑ways project were informational only. The meeting was then adjourned by a unanimous 5‑0 vote.

• Approved September 11, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board will consider several consent agenda items, including grant approvals and a resolution for county investments. Commissioners will hold a hearing to decide on the liquor license renewal for High Peaks Liquor, DBA High Peaks Liquor, located at 12950 US Hwy 24, Unit A, Buena Vista. A public hearing will also review the proposed service plan for the Cleora Metropolitan District.

• Ratify Drive Clean Colorado "Colorado Clean Mobility Strategic Planning Program" grant award agreement
• Approve Resolution 2025-43 for investment in the Centennial State Liquid Investment Pool
• Approve Chaffee County Public Health grant for Connected Care for Rural Colorado
• Hearing to consider Liquor License Renewal for High Peaks Liquor, DBA High Peaks Liquor, 12950 US Hwy 24, Unit A, Buena Vista
• Public hearing for review of the proposed service plan for the Cleora Metropolitan District

The Board approved the meeting agenda and the September 16 minutes, both unanimously. It also approved the Consent Agenda and the Hearing Consent Agenda without opposition. The Commissioners then unanimously approved the proposed service plan for the Cleora North Metropolitan District. No contracts or grant applications were considered at this meeting.

• Approved agenda (unanimously)
• Approved September 16 minutes (unanimously)
• Approved Consent Agenda (unanimously)
• Approved Hearing Consent Agenda (unanimously)
• Approved Cleora North Metropolitan District service plan (unanimously)
• No contracts or grant applications considered

County Board

The Fair Committee will report on successes, needs, and requests from the recent fair and prepare items to present to the County Board of Commissioners on October 13. The meeting includes routine reports (roll call, minutes, treasurer, manager, extension) and updates from the Sponsorships and Entertainment committees. The next fair committee meeting is scheduled for November 6.

• Report on fair successes, needs, and wants for Board presentation
• Sponsorships committee updates
• Entertainment committee member updates and announcements

The County Board approved the September 2025 meeting minutes, with Pat moving and Taylor seconding the approval. No other motions were voted on or decided during the meeting. The motion to remove a fairboard member was introduced but no outcome was recorded.

• Approved September 2025 minutes (Pat moved, Taylor seconded)

County Board

The Chaffee County Visitors Bureau Board will approve the minutes from the August 26, 2025 meeting. Members will discuss a proposed lodging tax ballot measure presented by Jillian Chernofsky. The agenda also includes a Marketing Director report and board member updates.

• Discuss lodging tax ballot measure (presented by Jillian Chernofsky)
• Marketing Director Report
• Board Member Reports (up to 15 minutes for questions and comments)
• Approval of August 26, 2025 Board Meeting Minutes
• Public Comment Period – limited to 3 minutes per person

The board approved the August 26, 2025 Board Meeting minutes. The board agreed to consult the county attorney to ensure a draft letter on the lodging tax ballot measure complies with legal restrictions. The letter will be presented at the next County Commissioners meeting or sooner if possible.

• Approved August 26, 2025 Board Meeting minutes (Dylan approved)
• Agreed to consult county attorney and present a neutral letter on lodging tax measure at the next commissioners meeting

County Board

The Airport Advisory Board is meeting to review the 2026 budget and conduct a debrief of the Salida Airshow. The board will also discuss the Fuel Farm and Taxiway A projects.

• 2026 Budget
• Salida Airshow Debrief
• Fuel Farm Project
• Taxiway A Project

The Airport Advisory Board approved the minutes from the August 27, 2025 meeting. The board then adjourned the September 24, 2025 meeting. No other actions or votes were recorded.

• Approved August 27, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

County Board

The Forest Health Council will receive an update on Colorado Department of Fire Prevention and Control WUI code enforcement. Members will discuss how to proceed with a Wildfire Readiness Action Plan (WRAP). Ongoing forest health projects and Citizen Advisory Committee updates will also be reviewed.

• Colorado Department of Fire Prevention and Control WUI Code Enforcement – presentation by Chris Brunette
• Wildfire Readiness Action Plan – discussion on establishing a WRAP by Jonathan Paklaian
• Citizen Advisory Committee update and questions
• Discussion of ongoing forest health projects
• Agenda discussion for upcoming meeting, including CWPP updates

County Board

The Chaffee County Board met on September 23, 2025 to consider several agenda items. The consent agenda included approval of minutes from the August meetings and the Common Ground fund balance. Members voted on a timeline for revising the investment strategy and grant criteria, and offered feedback on a draft Reserve Policy. A vote was taken on updates to the Methodist Front Wildland Urban Interface project, and information was provided on the 2025 competitive grant process.

• Consent agenda: approve minutes from Aug 20 and Aug 26 meetings and Common Ground fund balance
• Vote to approve timeline for reviewing and revising investment strategy and grant criteria
• Information update: 2025 competitive grant process – 11 grants paid, four pending
• Vote on Methodist Front Wildland Urban Interface project updates and pending grant amendments
• Consider and provide feedback on draft Reserve Policy

The committee approved the minutes from the August 20 and August 26 meetings and adopted the consent agenda. It voted unanimously to change the language describing the CAC’s role in determining investment strategies. The group decided to form subcommittees before the joint work session with the Board of County Commissioners. It also set future meeting dates for November 25 and December 16 in Buena Vista.

• Approved minutes from 8/20/2025 and 8/26/2025 (no vote tally recorded)
• Approved the consent agenda (no vote tally recorded)
• Unanimously approved change in language on CAC’s investment‑strategy role (unanimous vote)
• Decided to proceed with subcommittees ahead of joint work session (no vote tally recorded)
• Scheduled meetings for November 25 and December 16 in Buena Vista (no vote tally recorded)

Board of County Commissioners

The Chaffee County Board of Commissioners will review several items, including a resolution to establish an Office of Director for Community Planning and Natural Resources. The meeting also includes a contract award for the Safer Roadways for All Action Plan, a fee waiver request of up to $32,000 for The Crossing Apartments, and a liquor‑license renewal hearing for Browns Canyon Brewing Company. Additional consent‑agenda items cover land‑use code amendments, grant support letters, and other routine approvals.

• Resolution 2025-41: Create Office of Director of Community Planning and Natural Resources
• Contract award for the Chaffee County Safer Roadways for All Action Plan
• Liquor license renewal for Browns Canyon Brewing Company at 23850 US Hwy 285 S, Buena Vista
• Fee waiver request of up to $32,000 for The Crossing Apartments affordable units
• Resolution 2025-40: Adopt Glitch Bill amendments to the Chaffee County Land Use Code & Zoning Map

The commissioners unanimously approved a $409,825 contract with Fehr & Peers for the Safer Roadways for All Action Plan. They also approved Resolution 2025-41, establishing the Office of Director of Community Planning and Natural Resources. Additional unanimous actions included adopting Glitch Bill amendments to the land‑use code, approving Common Ground grant scope amendments, and tabling a $32,000 fee waiver request for The Crossing Apartments. The board abstained from voting on a proposed SCEDD fee increase.

• Approved $409,825 Safer Roadways contract with Fehr & Peers (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2025-41 creating Office of Director of Community Planning and Natural Resources (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2025-40 adopting Glitch Bill amendments to Land Use Code & Zoning Map (unanimous)
• Approved Common Ground Citizen Advisory Committee 2025 grant scope amendments (unanimous)
• Approved letter of support for Salida Mountain Trails Trail Stewardship Grant (unanimous)
• Abstained from voting on SCEDD member fee increase (unanimous)
• Tabled $32,000 building fee waiver request for The Crossing Apartments until Oct 21 2025 (unanimous)
• Designated Commissioner Lucrezi as voting member for the CCI Legislative Committee (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners Work Session - 2nd Monday

The Board of Commissioners will conduct budget hearings for Human Services and Public Health. The session includes updates on the Building Department and the County Short-Term Rental Program, as well as a discussion on the Voluntary Flow Management Program.

• Human Services budget hearing
• Public Health budget hearing
• Annual Report on the County Short-Term Rental Program
• Voluntary Flow Management Program discussion with Upper Arkansas Water Conservancy District

County Board

The Chaffee County Heritage Area Advisory Board will meet to approve previous meeting minutes and receive an update on the TravelStorys project. No action items are scheduled for this meeting.

• Approval of June 12, 2025 meeting minutes
• TravelStorys project update regarding final scripts and photos

The board unanimously approved the June 12, 2025 meeting minutes (5‑0). Members agreed that the next month’s meeting will be held entirely online using the Teams link because of technical issues and travel constraints. No other substantive actions were decided at this meeting.

• Approved June 12, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0 unanimous)
• Decided next month meeting will be online (unanimously agreed)

County Board

The Chaffee County Rec Council is meeting to discuss how the council can best fit the needs of recreation stakeholders. The agenda includes updates from land management agencies and partner organizations.

• Discussion on the Chaffee Rec Council moving forward
• GARNA Rec Adopter update
• Salida Mountain Trails CPW Non-Motorized Trails Stewardship Grant application
• USFS updates on Rec Rangers and staffing
• BLM general updates

Board of County Commissioners

The Board will discuss a lodging tax ballot measure and hold a public hearing on proposed Land Use Code "glitch bill" amendments. Commissioners will set a date for a public hearing on forming the Cleora Metropolitan District and choose a firm to review its service plan. A fee waiver request of up to $32,000 for The Crossings Apartments affordable units will be considered, along with a review of the Public Activity Bond allocation decision.

• Public hearing on proposed Land Use Code "glitch bill" amendments
• Discussion of lodging tax ballot measure
• Fee waiver request of up to $32,000 for The Crossings Apartments affordable units
• Set date for public hearing on formation of Cleora Metropolitan District and select firm for service plan review
• Review of Chaffee County Public Activity Bond allocation decision

The Commissioners unanimously approved the Planning Commission Resolution recommending adoption of the glitch bill amendments to the County Land Use Code and Zoning Map, including reclassifying the PCR zone as Back Country and rezoning specific properties. They also set October 7, 2025 as the public hearing date for the formation of the Cleora Metropolitan District. The grant amendment for the Common Ground Citizen Advisory Committee was tabled, and the building‑fee waiver request for The Crossings Apartments was continued to September 16, 2025. Finally, the Board approved a motion to carry forward the 2025 Public Activity Bond allocation with an amendment to extend it to 2026.

• Approved glitch bill amendments to land use code and zoning map (unanimous)
• Tabled Common Ground Citizen Advisory Committee 2025 grant amendment (unanimous)
• Set October 7, 2025 as public hearing date for Cleora Metropolitan District formation (unanimous)
• Continued building fee waiver request for The Crossings Apartments to September 16, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved carry‑forward of 2025 Public Activity Bond allocation and amendment to extend to 2026 (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners Work Session - 1st Monday

The Board will hold a work session to receive updates from the Weed Department, the airport, Emergency Medical Services, and the Regional Sustainability office. Commissioners will discuss the contract award and engagement for the Chaffee County Safer Roadways for All Action Plan. Additional topics include a collaboration discussion with Arkansas Basin partners, a stakeholder meeting with land‑management agencies, and a congressional leadership update. No formal actions or decisions are taken at this work session.

• Discuss contract award for the Safer Roadways for All Action Plan
• Airport budget hearing
• Arkansas Basin collaboration discussion
• Land Management Agencies stakeholder meeting
• Congressional leadership update

County Board

The Fair Committee is meeting to review reports and conduct a fair review. The committee will create an update to be presented to the Board of County Commissioners on October 13, 2025.

• Review of July 2025 minutes
• Treasurer, Manager, and Extension reports
• Fair Review Committee review
• Preparation of BOCC update for 10/13/25

The County Board approved the minutes from the July 2025 meeting. The session included a treasurer report on fair finances, a manager report on fair operations, and an extension report on buyer payments. Commissioners discussed many ideas for next year's fair, but no additional actions were formally adopted.

• July 2025 minutes approved (Pat to approve, Chelsea to second)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board will approve bills, ratify grant applications, and consider new ground leases for the Salida Airport. The body will also discuss a proposed rezone denial and hear from the Sheriff's Office.

• Consider approval of new ground leases for Salida Airport sites G1, G2, and G3
• Consider denial of Arkansas Valley Sports Group rezone
• Ratify grant award agreement for Central Mountain Small Business Center CORE grant
• Discuss grant agreement with Caring for Colorado for reproductive health safety net
• Discuss grant amendments for Common Ground Citizen Advisory Committee

The Commissioners approved Deputy Administrator Beth Helmke as Interim County Administrator, effective September 12, 2025, with a nine‑day transition period. They also accepted the termination of the ground lease for Site G at the Salida Airport and approved new ground leases for Sites G1, G2 and G3. Several grant actions were ratified, including the Central Mountain Small Business Center CORE grant, a public‑health safety‑net grant, and a letter to CPW and GOCO for a Regional Partnerships Initiative grant.

• Approved appointment of Beth Helmke as Interim County Administrator (effective Sep 12 2025)
• Accepted termination of ground lease for Site G at Salida Airport and approved new leases for Sites G1 (Cliff Goldstein), G2 (Nathaniel Jordan) and G3 (PCS Hangar, LLC) – unanimous
• Ratified grant award agreement for Central Mountain Small Business Center CORE grant – unanimous
• Approved grant award agreement between Chaffee County Public Health and Caring for Colorado Centennial Fund – unanimous
• Approved Citizen Advisory Committee recommendations for Upper Arkansas Conservation District, Colorado State University, Central Colorado Conservancy, and National Forest Foundation projects – unanimous
• Ratified letter to Colorado Parks and Wildlife and Great Outdoors Colorado to pursue Regional Partnerships Initiative grant – unanimous
• Approved the regular meeting agenda as amended – unanimous
• Approved the consent agenda items (pay the bills, letters of support, lease amendment, grant applications) – unanimous

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider recommendations on amendments to the Chaffee County Land Use Code, referred to as the "glitch bill." The commission will discuss the proposed changes during this meeting.

• Public hearing to consider recommendations on Land Use Code "glitch bill" amendments

County Board

The board will vote on terminating a lease held by Thomas Zoellner and on a new lease with Cliff Goldstein, Nathan Jordan, and PCS Hangar, LLC. It will also discuss ongoing projects for the fuel farm and Taxiway A. After the formal agenda, members will talk about the 2025 Airshow.

• Lease termination for Thomas Zoellner
• New lease agreement with Cliff Goldstein, Nathan Jordan, PCS Hangar, LLC
• Fuel Farm Project
• Taxiway A Project
• Discussion of the 2025 Airshow (post‑meeting)

The board approved the July 23, 2025 meeting minutes. They approved the termination of Thomas Zoellner’s lease for Site G. They also approved three new ground leases for Site G1, G2, and G3 to Cliff Goldstein, Nathan Jordan, and PCS Hangar, LLC. No other actions were voted on.

• Approved July 23, 2025 meeting minutes (all)
• Approved termination of Thomas Zoellner lease for Site G (all)
• Approved new ground lease for Site G1 to Cliff Goldstein (all)
• Approved new ground lease for Site G2 to Nathan Jordan (all)
• Approved new ground lease for Site G3 to PCS Hangar, LLC (all)

Planning Commission

The Commissioners will conduct a budget hearing. No specific agenda items or decisions are listed for this meeting. The session is designated as a day‑to‑day oversight and work session, for which no formal actions or minutes are recorded.

County Board

The Chaffee County Board will approve the consent agenda and then discuss options for the 2026 grant strategy. Members will vote on the format for the 2025 grant report and provide feedback on a draft reserve policy. The committee will also consider creating a process for reviewing initiative proposals and discuss future meeting scheduling.

• Approve consent agenda (Ben Lenth)
• Discuss and vote on 2026 grant strategy (Betsy Dittenber)
• Vote on reporting format for 2025 grant report (Anna Hendricks)
• Offer feedback on draft reserve policy (Betsy Dittenber)
• Create process and guidelines for initiative review (Ben Lenth)

The Common Ground Citizen Advisory Committee voted unanimously to adopt the discussed revisions to the grant process. It also approved Option 3, which includes a small grant cycle in spring 2026 for multi‑year projects and a full grant process in fall 2026. The committee set a recurring meeting schedule for the fourth Tuesday of each month, 1 pm–3 pm. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approve grant process revisions (unanimous)
• Approve Option 3 grant cycle (unanimous)
• Set recurring CAC meetings: fourth Tuesday monthly, 1‑3 pm (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Chaffee County Visitors Bureau Board will meet virtually to review the 2026 budget. The board will also discuss budget items related to email growth and recovery for ColorfulColorado.com via CartStack.

• 2026 CCVB Budget
• ColorfulColorado.com: Email Growth & Recovery with CartStack budget

The commission approved the July 29, 2025 meeting minutes. It then approved the 2026 Chaffee County Visitors Bureau budget, which adds $15,000 and could grow by up to $500,000 if a 4% lodging tax passes in November. The board also approved seeking a Colorado tourism marketing grant to fund a data and attribution study.

• Approved July 29, 2025 Board Meeting minutes (motion by Katie, seconded by Jillian)
• Approved 2026 CCVB budget with $15,000 increase and potential $500,000 contingent on lodging tax (motion by Travis, seconded by Jillian)

Planning Commission

The Board of County Commissioners is meeting to conduct budget hearings. No other specific agenda items or decisions are listed.

• Budget hearings

County Board

The County Board will approve the consent agenda minutes and fund balance items. It will decide a policy that defines when a project change is an amendment versus an update, based on budget impact over 25% or $10,000. The board will vote on several amendment requests for existing grant agreements with Upper Arkansas Conservation District, Colorado State University, Central Colorado Conservancy, and the National Forest Foundation. Additional items include discussion of the 2026 grant strategy, the reporting format for the 2025 grant report, and feedback on a draft reserve policy.

• Approve consent agenda minutes and Common Ground Assigned Fund Balance
• Adopt policy distinguishing amendment vs. project update (>25% budget or >$10,000)
• Vote on amendment requests for grants with Upper Arkansas Conservation District, Colorado State University, Central Colorado Conservancy, and National Forest Foundation
• Decide on 2026 grant strategy for the Common Ground Program
• Review and provide feedback on draft Reserve Policy

The Common Ground Citizen Advisory Committee approved a grant amendment for the Upper Arkansas Conservation District, allowing changes to culvert and cattle guard installations and a well. It also approved a change to the Mesa Antero Fuels Reduction Project matching‑fund arrangement. The committee voted to have the Forest Health Council review concerns about treatment impacts and to extend the Upper Arkansas Virtual Fencing Phase 2 agreement through 2025. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved amendment to Upper Arkansas Conservation District grant (culverts, cattle guards, well) – unanimous
• Approved change to Colorado State University Mesa Antero Fuels Reduction Project matching‑funds – unanimous
• Approved motion to have Forest Health Council review concerns raised by a member – unanimous
• Approved extension of Upper Arkansas Virtual Fencing Phase 2 agreement through end of 2025 – unanimous

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will consider a rezoning request for two parcels on County Road 152 and discuss potential ballot measures for the Buena Vista Library District and County Lodging Tax. The body will also review contracts for an EV Readiness Plan and tourism marketing.

• Public hearing for Arkansas Valley Sports Group to rezone 7862 County Road 152 from Industrial to Mixed Use Rural
• Discussion of Buena Vista Library District ballot measure to waive statutory property tax cap
• Consideration of Chaffee County Electric Vehicle (EV) Readiness Plan contract
• Discussion of Chaffee County Fire Protection District's proposed New Construction Impact Fees
• Resolution 2025-37 to appoint Eric Warner to the Chaffee Housing Authority Board of Directors

The commissioners denied the Arkansas Valley Sports Group request to rezone two parcels in the historic townsite of Kortz from industrial to mixed‑use. They also approved the Northern Chaffee County Library District ballot measure to waive the property‑tax cap, awarded the electric‑vehicle readiness contract to the Brendle Group, and approved a $46,600 advertising contract with Miles Partnership. Additional actions included appointing Eric Warner to the Housing Authority board and directing staff to pursue a lodging‑tax measure for the November 2025 ballot.

• Approved agenda amendment moving item E.1 before D.1 (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Agenda (unanimous)
• Approved Northern Chaffee County Library District ballot measure to waive property‑tax cap (unanimous)
• Approved award of EV Readiness Plan contract to Brendle Group (unanimous)
• Approved Visitors Bureau advertising contract with Miles Partnership, LLLP for $46,600 (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Eric Warner to Chaffee Housing Authority Board (unanimous)
• Approved intent to consider lodging‑tax expansion measure for Nov 4 2025 ballot (unanimous)
• Rejected rezoning of two historic parcels from industrial to mixed‑use (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Chaffee County Planning Commission will review an application for alternative compliance to resource setbacks. The applicant seeks to reduce the required 50‑foot setbacks to 5 feet to build a single‑unit dwelling with an attached garage and greenhouse on Lot 1 of the Cougar Ridge Subdivision at 18025 CR365. The proposal would eliminate setbacks at two driveways crossing an intermittent stream. The commission will decide whether to grant the requested variance.

• Alternative compliance request to reduce resource setbacks from 50 ft to 5 ft for a single‑unit dwelling at 18025 CR365

Board of County Commissioners

The Board will hold public hearings on two rezoning proposals: one for a 13.2‑acre parcel at 13681 Highway 291 and another for two parcels at 7862 and a TBD address on County Road 152. The agenda also includes a fee increase for retail food licenses and several letters of support for Chaffee Housing Trust programs. A contract grant request and an executive session on legal and personnel matters are also on the docket.

• Public hearing: Lore Rezone – 13681 Highway 291, change from Agricultural/Ranching (AR) to Residential Rural (RR)
• Public hearing: Arkansas Valley Sports Group Rezone – 7862 County Rd 152 and adjacent parcel, change from Industrial (IND) to Mixed Use Rural (MUR)
• Approve increase for Retail Food License Fees
• Approve letters of support for three Chaffee Housing Trust grant applications
• Consider approval of EMPG grant for Rich Atkins and Don Reimer

The commissioners approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the August 5 and August 7 meetings. They adopted the full consent agenda, which included letters of support for the Chaffee Housing Trust and a fee‑waiver request, and approved an increase to retail food license fees. The Lore rezoning of 13.2 acres from Agricultural/Ranching to Residential Rural was approved unanimously. The board also continued consideration of the Emergency Management Performance Grant and the Arkansas Valley Sports Group rezoning to a later date, and entered an executive session with no decisions made.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of Aug 5 and Aug 7 meetings (unanimous)
• Adopted consent agenda items, including letters of support and fee‑waiver (unanimous)
• Approved Lore rezoning of 13.2 acres from AR to RR (unanimous)
• Continued EMPG grant consideration to Aug 19 2025 (unanimous)
• Continued Arkansas Valley Sports Group rezoning to Aug 19 2025 (unanimous)
• Entered executive session per C.R.S. §§ 24‑6‑402 (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 11:12 a.m.

Board of Commissioners Work Session - 2nd Monday

The Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to receive updates on housing and insurance claims. The board will also discuss potential fee increases for retail food licenses and a fee waiver for wastewater permits at Forest Creek Cabins.

• Proposed increase for Retail Food License Fees
• Fee waiver request for Onsite Wastewater Treatment System Permits at 29155 County Rd 330, Buena Vista
• Letter of Support for Division of Housing Community Housing Development Organization grant
• Letter of Support for Scattered Site Homeownership Program funding
• Letter of Support for Down Payment Assistance grant application

Board of Commissioners Work Session - 1st Monday

The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate for a work session. No specific decisions, policies, or formal actions are scheduled for adoption during this meeting.

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to conduct an executive session. The session is scheduled to discuss a personnel matter specifically regarding the County Administrator's review.

• Executive session pursuant to C.R.S. § 24-6-402(4)(f) regarding County Administrator review

Commissioners approved the agenda with a unanimous vote. They also approved a motion to go into executive session for legal advice on potential litigation, which passed unanimously. No decisions were made while in executive session, and the meeting was adjourned at 10:12 a.m.

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

Board of County Commissioners

The Chaffee County Board of Commissioners will review and vote on several consent agenda items, including grant awards and a resolution terminating a housing authority appointment. Hearings will be held for multiple special event liquor permits and a multi‑year special event permit for the Colorado‑Texas Tomato War. The board will also consider two public rezoning applications for parcels on Highway 291 and County Road 152.

• Grant $50,000 to Boys and Girls Club of Chaffee County from TANF funds
• Grant $25,000 to Full Circle Restorative Justice of Chaffee County from TANF funds
• Public hearing on rezoning 13.2‑acre parcel at 13681 Highway 291 from Agricultural/Ranching to Residential Rural
• Public hearing on rezoning two parcels at 7862 County Road 152 from Industrial to Mixed Use Rural
• Consider multi‑year special event permit for Colorado‑Texas Tomato War at The Meadows Farm, 14998 CR 350

The commissioners unanimously approved the amended agenda, the Consent Agenda, and the Hearing Consent Agenda after removing Item D.5. They also accepted the referees' recommendations from property tax hearings. The board approved several grants, including $50,000 to the Boys & Girls Club and $25,000 to Full Circle Restorative Justice. Additional approvals covered new airport ground leases, a website contract, and a legal fee agreement.

• Approved amended agenda removing Item D.5 (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Agenda (unanimous)
• Approved Hearing Consent Agenda with Item D.5 removed (unanimous)
• Approved Referees' recommendations from Property Tax Hearings (unanimous)
• Approved $50,000 grant to Boys & Girls Club of Chaffee County (unanimous)
• Approved $25,000 grant to Full Circle Restorative Justice of Chaffee County (unanimous)
• Approved new ground lease for Site N2 at Salida Airport for Bao Properties, LLC (unanimous)
• Approved contract with Monarch Digital for Chaffee Resources website improvements (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a joint work session with the Board of County Commissioners. No specific agenda items are listed, indicating a procedural meeting.

Planning Commission

The Chaffee County Planning Commission will review two rezoning applications. The first proposes changing two adjacent parcels at 7862 and TBD County Road 152 from Industrial to Mixed Use Rural to create an active and passive park. The second proposes changing 13.2 acres at 13681 Highway 291 from Agricultural/Ranching to Residential Rural. The meeting will also include approval of minutes from the July 15, 2025 meeting.

• Rezone: Arkansas Valley Sports Group – 7862 County Road 152 (Parcel #368131216001) and adjacent parcel (Parcel #368131221001) – Industrial to Mixed Use Rural for park use
• Rezone: Lore – 13681 Highway 291 (Parcel #368303200022) – Agricultural/Ranching to Residential Rural for 13.2‑acre residential development

Board of Commissioners Work Session - 1st Monday

The board will hear a presentation from the National Forest Foundation on the Upper Ark Forest Fund. Commissioners will discuss potential impacts of the proposed Colorado Department of Public Health Regulation 31 rulemaking and the county's public comment to the Environmental Air Quality Control Commission. The session also includes a review of the Common Ground Citizen Advisory Committee 2025 grant recommendations, a stakeholder meeting with land‑management agencies, and an update on congressional leadership.

• National Forest Foundation presentation on the Upper Ark Forest Fund
• Discussion of Colorado Dept. of Public Health Regulation 31 rulemaking and county comment to the Environmental Air Quality Control Commission
• Consideration of Common Ground Citizen Advisory Committee 2025 grant recommendations
• Land Management Agencies stakeholder meeting
• Congressional leadership update

County Board

The Chaffee County Visitors Bureau Board will meet virtually to review marketing reports and advertising. The board is scheduled to discuss the 2026 Colorado State Visitor Guide Advertising COOP.

• 2026 Colorado State Visitor Guide Advertising COOP
• Marketing Director Report
• Approval of June 24, 2025 Board Meeting Minutes

The board authorized a two‑page advertisement in the Colorado State Visitor Guide, using the $24,000 option without co‑op ads. It also approved a Colorado.com advertising campaign with two full‑page ads and banner ads for a $56,000 budget, and committed $37,500 for a data‑analytics tourism project. The board agreed to pursue the related grant application, issue an RFP for the analytics platform, and transition the email system to Constant Contact by month‑end.

• Approved two‑page ad in Colorado State Visitor Guide ($24,000 option)
• Approved Colorado.com advertising campaign: two full‑page ads plus banner ads ($56,000 budget)
• Committed $37,500 for data‑analytics tourism campaign implementation
• Agreed to pursue grant application for data‑analytics platform with letters of support due Aug 18
• Motion to recommend music‑festival data‑collection grant idea passed; RFP to be issued in fall
• Approved June 24 meeting minutes
• Directed transition of email system from MyEmma to Constant Contact by end of month

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners is meeting to conduct an executive session. The session will focus on a personnel matter concerning the review of the County Administrator.

• Executive session regarding County Administrator's review

The Commissioners approved the agenda by unanimous vote. They then moved into an executive session for a personnel matter, also unanimously. No decisions were made during the executive session. The meeting was adjourned at 2:35 p.m.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Entered executive session on personnel matter (unanimous)

County Board

The Airport Advisory Board will consider a lease amendment involving Hanger West LLC and a new lease with BAO Properties LLC. The board will also review updates on the Fuel Farm Project, Taxiway A Project, and the Airport Wildlife Fence. A manager’s report on recent activities and statistics will be presented, followed by public comments and routine approvals.

• Lease amendment with Hanger West LLC
• New lease agreement with BAO Properties LLC
• Fuel Farm Project update
• Taxiway A Project update
• Airport Wildlife Fence update

The board approved the minutes from the May 28, 2025 meeting. It also approved a lease amendment and a new lease, assigning Site N1 to Hanger West LLC and Site N2 to BAO Properties LLC. The meeting was then adjourned at 9:16 a.m.

• Approved May 28, 2025 meeting minutes (all approved)
• Approved lease amendment and new lease for Site N1 (Hanger West LLC) and Site N2 (BAO Properties LLC) (all approved)
• Adjourned meeting at 9:16 a.m. (all approved)

County Board

The Marijuana Excise Tax Advisory Board will update the Board on fund balance, revenue collections, and forecasts. Commissioners will consider how the county should invest the marijuana excise tax revenue and the governance structure for those investments. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes, agenda items, and discussion of 2026 METAB planning.

• Approval of minutes from the October 22, 2024 METAB meeting
• Review of fund balance, revenue collections, and revenue forecasts for the marijuana excise tax
• Consideration of the county's investment approach and governance processes for the marijuana excise tax
• Discussion of 2026 METAB planning and board terms, including industry representation
• Public comment period

County Board

The Chaffee County Common Ground Program Citizens Advisory Committee will meet to review grant proposals. No decisions are listed in the agenda. The meeting is held via Zoom on July 16, 2025 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.

• Review Grants

The committee voted to reduce all grant awards by 5%, creating a $231 surplus and to approve multi‑year grants. It approved full funding for the Del Monte Ditch ($50,000) and the Frenchman’s Creek Conservation easement, and reduced the Riverside Ditch award to about $161,000. It also removed the UTV from the Salida Fire Department request, eliminated the portable sawmill item while keeping $150,000 for saw‑training tuition, and dropped several lower‑priority applications.

• Reduced all grant awards by 5%, leaving $231 surplus and approved multi-year grants
• Approved Del Monte Ditch application for full $50,000
• Approved Frenchman’s Creek Conservation easement (full funding)
• Reduced Riverside Ditch award to approximately $161,000
• Removed UTV from Salida Fire Department funding, reducing year‑one amount by $50,000‑$70,000
• Removed portable sawmill from consideration; retained $150,000 for saw‑training tuition
• Eliminated Colorado Firecamp portable sawmill application from further consideration
• Eliminated Trails System and Conservation Plan application from further consideration

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will discuss a possible action regarding the County Lodging Tax and a related ballot issue. The body will also hold public hearings regarding a subdivision plat amendment and a well and septic system installation.

• Resolution 2025-33 regarding County Lodging Tax and a possible ballot issue
• Public hearing for Divided Sky Estates subdivision amendment at 6025 Archery Lane, Salida
• Renewal of Connect for Health Colorado agreement with $96,000 in funding
• Liquor license renewal for Riverside Grill at 24070 County Road 301, Buena Vista
• Request for well and septic system installation at 22555 Martin St, Garfield

The commissioners unanimously approved the agenda and several consent items, awarded a contract to ECO‑Resolutions for a vehicle‑wildlife collision planner, and approved a $15,000 electronic health records system for the Sheriff's Co‑Response program. They also supported a letter of intent for a Colorado Energy Office grant, moved forward on a possible lodging‑tax ballot measure, replaced a CHA board member, and approved a subdivision amendment and a septic‑well variance.

• Approved agenda amendment removing item C.5 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of the July 8, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Awarded contract to ECO‑Resolutions for Vehicle‑Wildlife Collision Mitigation Planner (unanimous)
• Supported submission of Letter of Intent to Colorado Energy Office IMPACT grant program (unanimous)
• Approved procurement of Electronic Health Records system with Neon One CCM ($15,000 first year) (unanimous)
• Informed intent to consider lodging‑tax expansion for November 2025 ballot (unanimous)
• Replaced Salty Riggs on Chaffee Housing Authority Board (unanimous)
• Approved amendment to subdivision resolution removing Condition A.2 (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider two rezoning applications. The first is the Lore Rezone at 13681 Highway 291, changing 13.2 acres from Agricultural/Ranching (AR) to Residential Rural (RR). The second is the Arkansas Valley Sports Group Rezone at 7862 County Road 152 and an adjacent parcel, changing from Industrial (IND) to Mixed Use Rural (MUR). No decisions are recorded in this agenda.

• Lore Rezone: 13681 Highway 291 (13.2 acres) – AR to RR
• Arkansas Valley Sports Group Rezone: 7862 County Road 152 and adjacent parcel – IND to MUR

Board of Commissioners Work Session - 2nd Monday

The Chaffee County Board of Commissioners held a work session to receive updates from several departments and to discuss program proposals. Topics included landfill regulation considerations, an electronic health records procurement for the Sheriff's Office, and funding for childcare and water projects. No decisions, policies, or formal actions were adopted during this session.

• Landfill Committee: discuss CDPHE Regulation 31 considerations and possible county comment
• Building Department update (presented by Chad Chadwick)
• Electronic Health Records system procurement for the Co-Response program in the Sheriff's Office
• Discussion of Chaffee Childcare Expansion program funding from the Lodging Tax Reallocation Fund
• Review of Year 2 Common Ground funding recommendation for the Williams Hamm Ditch Project

County Board

The Common Ground Program Citizens Advisory Committee will meet to review grants. The meeting is scheduled for July 14, 2025.

• Review of grants

The Chaffee County Common Ground Committee reviewed several grant applications. It denied the Triangle Oasis application, unanimously eliminated the Guidestone Colorado Expanding Pathways for Next Generation Land Stewards application, and rejected both the Kostelic Arkansas River Bank Stabilization and V Bar X Ranch applications. The committee voted to keep the Lowland Ditch Headgate, Trails System and Conservation Plan, Post Office Ranch Bot Water Storage Indicator, Central Colorado Conservancy Virtual Fence, and Murray Ditch Company applications moving forward in the process.

• Denied Triangle Oasis application (lack of urgency, food not from county)
• Unanimously eliminated Guidestone Colorado Expanding Pathways for Next Generation Land Stewards application
• Rejected Kostelic Arkansas River Bank Stabilization and V Bar X Ranch applications
• Voted to keep Lowland Ditch Headgate application moving forward (Jim L. abstained)
• Voted to keep Trails System and Conservation Plan application moving forward
• Moved Post Office Ranch Bot Water Storage Indicator application forward
• Moved Central Colorado Conservancy Virtual Fence application forward
• Moved Murray Ditch Company application forward

Board of Commissioners Work Session - 1st Monday

The Board of Commissioners is holding a work session. According to the agenda, no decisions, policies, positions, resolutions, rules, regulations, or formal actions are adopted during work sessions.

County Board

The Fair Committee is meeting to review reports and discuss old business. The agenda includes planning for fair setup and member roles during the fair.

• Fair setup planning
• Member roles during fair

The board approved the June meeting minutes after Dakota moved and Trent seconded. The treasurer's report showing a $36,093 balance was approved after Pat moved and Dustin seconded. Other agenda items were discussed, including fairgrounds fire response and fair project updates, but no further votes were recorded.

• June minutes approved (motion by Dakota, second by Trent)
• Treasurer report approved (motion by Pat, second by Dustin)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board will consider a $45,000 Chaffee Resources Grant for public health and discuss acting as applicant and fiscal sponsor for a Great Outdoors Colorado trails‑maintenance grant with Colorado Youth Corps on Rainbow Trail. A public hearing will be held on the Trilogy Harvard River’s Edge Major Subdivision Final Plat, which proposes to split 26.75 acres into eight lots, open‑space outlots, and a county right‑of‑way. The meeting also includes routine consent‑agenda items such as bill payments and veteran service officer reports.

• Discuss acceptance of the $45,000 Chaffee Resources Grant from Chaffee County Community Foundation for public health
• Consider serving as applicant and fiscal sponsor for a GOCO trails‑maintenance grant with Colorado Youth Corps on Rainbow Trail
• Public hearing on Trilogy Harvard River’s Edge Major Subdivision Final Plat – 26.75 acres to be divided into 8 lots, 7.83 acres of open‑space outlots, and 1.01 acre right‑of‑way
• Consent agenda: Pay the Bills
• Consent agenda: Approve Veteran's Service Officer's monthly and semi‑annual reimbursement reports

The Board unanimously approved the agenda, the July 1 meeting minutes, and the consent agenda items. They accepted a $45,000 Chaffee Resources Grant from the Chaffee County Community Foundation for public health. They approved Chaffee County serving as applicant and fiscal sponsor for a Great Outdoors Colorado grant to fund a trails‑maintenance project with Colorado Youth Corps on Rainbow Trail in partnership with Salida Mountain Trails. They approved, with conditions, the final plat for the Trilogy Harvard River’s Edge major subdivision, subdividing 26.75 acres into eight lots.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved July 1 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
• Accepted $45,000 Chaffee Resources Grant for public health (unanimous)
• Approved county as applicant and fiscal sponsor for GOCO trails maintenance grant (unanimous)
• Approved Trilogy Harvard River’s Edge Major Subdivision Final Plat with conditions (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 9:49 a.m. (no objection)

Board of Commissioners Work Session - 1st Monday

The Commissioners will receive a quarterly update from Emergency Management, hear an update and discuss transit opportunities from Mountain Valley Transit, and consider serving as applicant and fiscal sponsor for a Great Outdoors Colorado grant to support a trails‑maintenance project on Rainbow Trail with Colorado Youth Corps and Salida Mountain Trails. No formal actions or decisions will be taken at this work session.

• Quarterly Update from the Office of Emergency Management
• Update from Mountain Valley Transit and discussion of transit opportunities
• Consider serving as applicant and fiscal sponsor for GOCO grant for Rainbow Trail maintenance project
• Land Management Agencies Stakeholder Meeting at 1:15 p.m.
• Congressional Leadership Update at 2:15 p.m.

Board of County Commissioners

The Board will approve minutes from June meetings and a consent agenda for routine bill payments. Commissioners will review multiple contract and grant items, including a $120,000 grant for the Department of Human Services Family Resource Center, a $150,000 forest restoration grant, and a $770,000 additional funding request for 2025 competitive grants. The agenda also includes a liquor permit hearing for the Guidestone Special Event, a presentation on a merger involving Blue Triton Brands and a 1041 permit, and a resolution clarifying references to "Envision Chaffee County" in county plans.

• Hearing to consider Guidestone Special Event liquor permit for July 16 and Oct. 11, 2025 at 8913 W Hwy 50, Salida
• Contract award for $120,000 grant to Department of Human Services Family Resource Center Program
• Recommendation for $150,000 National Forest Foundation Sawatch Range Restoration Project grant (Year 2 of 4)
• Additional $770,000 funding request for 2025 Competitive Cycle grants
• Presentation from Blue Triton Brands on merger with Primo Brands and related 1041 permit

The Commissioners approved a $70,634 change order for sheriff‑office architectural services, awarded a contract to GARNA for the Rec Adopters Field Programs Coordinator, and ratified a $120,000 grant for the DHS Family Resource Center. They accepted a $150,000 disbursement to the National Forest Foundation Sawatch Range Restoration Project, funded the 2025 Chaffee Chips program with $40,476.98 to the fire department, and approved Resolution 2025‑31 clarifying Envision Chaffee County references. The board denied an additional $100,000 request for 2025 competitive‑cycle grants and tabled a grant amendment for the Upper Ark Forest Fund.

• Approved $70,634 change order for Architectural Services (unanimous)
• Awarded contract to GARNA for Rec Adopters Field Programs Coordinator (unanimous)
• Ratified acceptance of $120,000 DHS Family Resource Center grant (unanimous)
• Accepted $150,000 National Forest Foundation Sawatch Range Restoration grant (unanimous)
• Tabled NFF Upper Ark Forest Fund amendment (2‑1)
• Approved $40,476.98 funding for 2025 Chaffee Chips program to Fire Department (unanimous)
• Denied additional $100,000 funding request for 2025 Competitive Cycle (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2025‑31 clarifying Envision Chaffee County references (unanimous)

County Board

The Chaffee County Common Ground Program Citizens Advisory Committee will meet via Zoom to review grant applications for the 2025 cycle. No specific grant amounts or decisions are listed in the agenda.

• Review Grants for the 2025 Common Ground Program

The committee agreed to review its capital equipment and staff‑position policies related to the Chief of Wildfire and the portable sawmill as part of evaluating grant applications. It also decided to require grant applicants to submit a revised budget showing only Common Ground funds and how they will be used, along with additional maps and a detailed annual budget breakdown for the Colorado Firecamp project. No formal votes were recorded.

• Review capital equipment and staff‑position policy related to the Chief of Wildfire (decision)
• Review capital equipment policy concerning the portable sawmill for grant applications (decision)
• Require grant applicants to submit a revised budget showing only Common Ground funds and intended use (decision)
• Require applicants to provide additional maps of treatment areas and a detailed annual budget breakdown for the Colorado Firecamp project (decision)

Planning Commission

The Chaffee County Visitors Bureau Board will approve the minutes from the May 27, 2025 meeting. It will discuss and potentially adopt a proposal to audit and improve the accessibility of ColorfulColorado.com for $3,000. The board will also review email‑marketing software proposals costing $17,904 for Emma and $2,730 for Constant Contact. Additional reports from the Marketing Director and board members will be presented.

• Approval of May 27, 2025 Board meeting minutes
• Website Accessibility Audit – $3,000
• Email software proposal: Emma – $17,904
• Email software proposal: Constant Contact – $2,730
• Marketing Director and board member reports

The commission approved the May 27, 2025 board meeting minutes. It voted to fund a $3,000 website accessibility audit and to switch email software from Emma to Constant Contact. The board also approved moving forward with a $40,000 state grant application for the Salida Art Walk and directed $14,000 of the remaining budget to responsible recreation promotion.

• Approved May 27, 2025 board meeting minutes (motion by Jillian, seconded by Dylan)
• Approved $3,000 website accessibility audit (motion by Travis, seconded by Dylan)
• Approved switch to Constant Contact email software (motion by Travis, seconded by Jamie)
• Approved pursuit of $40,000 state grant for Salida Art Walk (motion by Travis, seconded by Dylan)
• Directed $14,000 to responsible recreation promotion (Scott)
• Directed marketing campaign planning for fall and winter (Scott)
• Continued discussion on data plan and potential Datafy use (Scott)
• No other motions were denied or tabled

County Board

The Chaffee County Common Ground Program Citizens Advisory Committee will meet on June 23, 2025 to review and score grant applications for the 2025 cycle and examine the meeting packet for potential votes. The meeting runs from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and will be held both via Zoom and in‑person at the Commissioners Meeting Room, 104 Crestone Ave, Salida, CO. The committee will also discuss the schedule for the next review meetings on June 25, July 14 and July 16.

• Review and score Common Ground grant applications (deadline 6/18/2025)
• Examine meeting packet and potential votes on grants
• Discuss schedule for upcoming review meetings (June 25, July 14, July 16)

The County Board approved forward movement of several agricultural grant applications, including the Del Monte Ditch and TN Bar Cattle Company projects. It adopted a written policy on reimbursements and agreed to score incomplete answers by assessing project benefit. The Board also approved a mini‑grant for the Post Office Ranch and a $5,000 mini‑grant for Triangle Oasis, while scheduling site visits for two river‑bank stabilization projects.

• Del Monte Ditch Project moved forward
• Lowland Ditch Company scoring to include benefit assessment for unanswered questions
• Written reimbursement policy approved
• Post Office Ranch grant moved forward as a mini‑grant pending full‑grant recommendation
• TN Bar Cattle Company project moved forward
• Triangle Oasis applicant to receive $5,000 mini‑grant; full grant not approved
• V Bar X Ranch River Bank Stabilization slated for a site visit
• Kostelic Arkansas Rover Stabilization slated for a site visit

Board of County Commissioners

The Board will hold an executive session with the Interim County Attorney, Water Counsel, and legal advisors to receive legal advice and develop negotiation strategy related to the Colorado Springs Water Court Application (Case No. 25CW3015). No formal actions or decisions are expected during this session.

• Executive session on legal advice and negotiation strategy for Colorado Springs Water Court Application, Case 25CW3015

The commissioners unanimously approved the meeting agenda. They entered an executive session on legal strategy for the Colorado Springs Water Court Application (Case No. 25CW3015) and emerged with no decisions made. Afterwards, they unanimously directed Attorney David Shohet to file a Statement of Opposition on behalf of the Board in that case.

• Approved agenda (unanimous, 2-0)
• Entered executive session on water court matters (unanimous)
• Exited executive session with no decisions (unanimous)
• Directed Attorney Shohet to file Statement of Opposition in Case No. 25CW3015 (unanimous)

County Board

The Common Ground Program Citizens Advisory Committee will consider several partnership funding recommendations, including approvals for Chaffee CHIPS and multiple Natural Forest Fund projects. The board will also review pending multi‑year grants such as Colorado State University’s Methodist Front grant and others. Additional agenda items include an update on the County’s Agricultural Initiative and a review of the Competitive Grants process.

• Funding approval: Chaffee CHIPS – $40,476.98 for year 1 (approved)
• Disbursement to NFF Granite Forest Project – $105,000 for year 2 (recommended)
• Funding approval: NFF Upper Ark Forest Fund – $450,000 moved to 2026 (recommended)
• Funding approval: NFF Sawatch Range Restoration Project – $150,000 for year 2 (recommended)
• Funding approval: UACD Rangeland Project – $25,000 for year 2 (recommended)

The County Agricultural Commission (CAC) voted unanimously to approve a higher amount of funding for the Chaffee CHIPs project, with contracting decisions to be made by the County. Earlier, the CAC also unanimously recommended adding $100,000 to the 2025 Common Ground fund, a recommendation that was not later approved by the Board of County Commissioners. The Board of County Commissioners had previously approved the NFF Granite Forest Project, allowing it to move forward.

• Approved minutes (consent agenda) unanimously
• Recommended adding $100,000 to 2025 Common Ground fund (unanimous recommendation; not approved by BOCC)
• Approved higher funding amount for Chaffee CHIPs project (unanimous)
• Approved funding for NFF Granite Forest Project (approved by BOCC)
• Recognized newly appointed CAC members Scott & Dani (procedural)
• Discussed Rec Adopters program – no decision made
• Noted upcoming vote on Rec Rangers partnership RFP on July 1 – pending
• Discussed funding sources and processes – no formal action

Board of County Commissioners

The Chaffee County Board of Commissioners will consider awarding a contract for fuel farm components and installation at the county airport. It will also vote on two Common Ground funding allocations totaling $130,000 for wildfire mitigation and rangeland infrastructure projects. Additional agenda items include a public hearing on a traffic code ordinance, an appointment of an interim county attorney, and discussion of a health‑records procurement for the sheriff's co‑response program.

• Award contract for Fuel Farm components and installation – Zech Papp, Airport Manager
• Approve $105,000 Common Ground Funding to the National Forest Foundation Granite Wildfire Mitigation project (Year 2 of 2)
• Approve $25,000 Common Ground Funding to the Upper Arkansas Conservation District Rangelands Infrastructure Improvement project (Year 2 of 2)
• Public hearing & 2nd reading of Ordinance 2025-01 adopting the 2024 Model Traffic Code
• Consider appointment of Karl Hanlon, of Karp, Neu, Hanlon, PC, as interim Chaffee County Attorney, effective July 3, 2025

The commissioners unanimously approved a $605,933.65 change order for Pyramid Construction and awarded a $2,185,200 contract to American Environmental Aviation for fuel farm components and installation. They also adopted the 2024 Model Traffic Code, funded two wildfire‑mitigation projects, filled advisory committee vacancies, appointed an interim county attorney, and directed staff to draft inter‑governmental MOUs for the sheriff’s Co‑Response program.

• Approved Pyramid Construction Change Order No. 1 for $605,933.65 (unanimous)
• Awarded contract to American Environmental Aviation for fuel farm components/installations for $2,185,200.00 (unanimous)
• Approved $105,000 Common Ground funding to National Forest Foundation Granite Wildfire Mitigation project (unanimous)
• Approved $25,000 Common Ground funding to Upper Arkansas Conservation District Rangelands Infrastructure Improvement project (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 2025‑01 adopting the 2024 Model Traffic Code (unanimous)
• Appointed Danielle Cook and Scott Gillilan to the Common Ground Citizens Advisory Committee (unanimous)
• Appointed Karl Hanlon as interim Chaffee County Attorney effective July 3 2025 (unanimous)
• Directed staff to draft MOUs with Salida, Buena Vista, and Poncha Springs for the sheriff’s Co‑Response program (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The commission will hear a presentation on habitat connectivity in the county. It will also review the schedule for amending the Land Use Code through the Glitch Bill process. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Habitat Connectivity Presentation – presented by M. Cottom
• Review of schedule for Land Use Code Glitch Bill amendment process – presented by M. Cottom

Board of Commissioners Work Session - 2nd Monday

The Commissioners’ work session will review updates from the Chaffee Housing Authority and the Chaffee Housing Trust. They will discuss a proposed amendment to the Chaffee Housing Authority Governance Intergovernmental Agreement. The board will also consider the county’s response to the Salida & Leadville Ranger District Dispersed Camping Management plan and hear about a Hill Ranch site visit. A public health training session with CDPHE is scheduled for 1:00 pm.

• Amendment to the Chaffee Housing Authority Governance IGA
• Chaffee Housing Trust update
• County input on Salida & Leadville Ranger District Dispersed Camping Management plan
• Hill Ranch site visit
• Public Health training with CDPHE at 1:00 pm

Board of County Commissioners

The Chaffee County Board of Commissioners will hold a public meeting on June 16, 2025, at 4:00 PM. The session will be held in person at the Commissioner's Meeting Room in Salida and is also available via Zoom. The agenda includes a community discussion and notes regarding day-to-day oversight and work sessions.

• Community discussion scheduled
• Day-to-day oversight and supervision meeting
• Work session policy noted
• Meeting accessible via Zoom
• ADA accommodations available

County Board

The Chaffee County Heritage Area Advisory Board is meeting to review and shorten TravelStory scripts to under 450 words. The board will also share updates on drone videos, a BLM workshop, and a rail trail presentation.

• Approval of May 8, 2025 meeting minutes
• Review of TravelStory scripts for length reduction
• Update on drone videos by Jessica
• Update on BLM workshop by Brandon
• Discussion of rail trail presentation by Alan Robinson

The Heritage Area Advisory Board unanimously approved the minutes from the May 8, 2025 meeting. The board also unanimously voted to cancel the July meeting, noting it will be held only if county action is needed. No other formal actions were taken.

• Approved May 8, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Cancelled July meeting (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The commissioners will approve the June 5 meeting minutes and routine consent agenda items, including bill payments, the sheriff’s monthly report, and a variance for the county wastewater treatment system at 16 Hillside Drive. They will hold hearings on several liquor license and special event permits and conduct a public hearing on the Divided Sky Estates 13‑lot subdivision final plat at 6025 Archery Lane. The board will consider a $150,000 increase to the 2025 competitive grant cycle and resolve actions on Colorado Parks and Wildlife grant initiatives and appointments for the Board of Equalization.

• Approve variance to Wastewater Treatment System Regulations at 16 Hillside Drive, Salida
• Hear liquor license renewal for All Forward Adventures LLC at 12844 US Hwy 24/285, Buena Vista
• Public hearing on Divided Sky Estates 13‑lot subdivision final plat, 6025 Archery Lane, Salida
• Consider request to increase 2025 competitive grant funding by $150,000
• Resolve actions on Colorado Parks and Wildlife Trails & Conservation Plan grant

The commissioners approved a variance to the county wastewater treatment regulations for 16 Hillside Drive. They approved the final plat for the Divided Sky Estates 13‑lot subdivision with amended conditions. The board increased funding for the 2025 competitive grant cycle by $150,000. Several motions confirmed the county will not transfer CPW grants or enter new agreements with external consultants.

• Approved Board of Health Resolution 2025-01 variance for 16 Hillside Drive (unanimous)
• Approved Divided Sky Estates Major Subdivision Final Plat with amended conditions (unanimous)
• Approved $150,000 increase to 2025 competitive grant cycle (unanimous)
• Confirmed county will not transfer Colorado Parks and Wildlife Trails & Conservation Plan Grant (unanimous)
• Confirmed county will not transfer Colorado Parks and Wildlife Regional Partnerships Initiative Grant (unanimous)
• Confirmed county will not enter agreement with TAPIS Associates (unanimous)
• Confirmed county will not enter agreement with Smoyer & Associates (unanimous)
• Confirmed county will not enter agreement with River Town Copy (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners Work Session - 1st Monday

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

• IT Department update from Danny Gallegos
• Update from the Chaffee County Attorney's Office
• Chaffee County Connectivity presentation by Miles Cottom
• Land Management Agencies Stakeholder Meeting
• Congressional Leadership Update

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will discuss a public finance feasibility evaluation for recreation from Trust for Public Lands. The body will also consider a wastewater treatment variance and a liquor license renewal.

• Wastewater Treatment System Regulations variance at 16 Hillside Drive, Salida, CO
• Liquor License Renewal for Cliff Hangers Inc (DBA Cliffhangers) at 22720 W Hwy 50, Monarch, CO
• Recreation-Focused Public Finance Feasibility Evaluation from Trust for Public Lands
• Interview for Common Ground Citizen Advisory Committee seat
• Proclamation celebrating June as Pride Month

The Board unanimously approved the meeting agenda, the May 20 minutes, and the consent agenda, which included a liquor license renewal for Cliff Hangers Inc. It postponed consideration of a wastewater treatment variance and a traffic code ordinance to future dates. After entering an executive session for legal advice, the Board adjourned.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved May 20, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
• Approved liquor license renewal for Cliff Hangers Inc. (unanimous)
• Continued Board of Health variance to June 10, 2025 (unanimous)
• Continued public hearing and second reading of Ordinance 2025-01 to June 17, 2025 (unanimous)
• Entered executive session for legal advice (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

County Board

The June Fair Committee will approve the May 2025 meeting minutes and hear Treasurer, Manager, and Extension reports. It will discuss old‑business items such as livestock/indoor project sale ideas and the daily sign‑up process for committee roles. New‑business items include scheduling the mechanical bull and finalizing sign‑ups to cover all fair commitments, as well as distributing fair books to businesses.

• Approval of May 2025 meeting minutes
• Treasurer, Manager, and Extension reports
• Livestock/Indoor Project Sale Ideas and daily sign‑up for committee roles
• Schedule for the mechanical bull during the fair
• Distribution of fair books to businesses

The board approved Jersie Hart’s request to change the horse used in the 4H program. It told the Humdingers vendor that the fair’s sweets lineup is full, effectively declining their participation. The May 2025 minutes were approved. The next meeting is set for July 3, 2025.

• Approved Jersie Hart’s request to change the 4H horse
• Approved May 2025 minutes
• Declined Humdingers vendor request for additional sweets

County Board

The Airport Advisory Board is meeting to discuss ongoing airport infrastructure projects. The board will also hold a discussion regarding the 2025 Airshow following the regular meeting.

• Fuel Farm Project
• Taxiway A Project
• Airport Wildlife Fence
• 2025 Airshow discussion

The board approved the amended April 23, 2025 meeting minutes after a correction was made. No new business was presented. The board adjourned the meeting at 9:17 a.m.

• Approved amended April 23, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 9:17 a.m. (unanimous)

County Board

The Chaffee County Visitors Bureau will discuss a memorandum of understanding with the Lake County Tourism Panel. The board is also reviewing a location intelligence platform and a music tourism strategic plan.

• Memorandum of Understanding with Lake County Tourism Panel
• Datafy location intelligence platform: $30,500
• Music Tourism Strategic Plan and Toolkit

The board reviewed a proposal to collaborate with Lake County on tourism marketing, a memorandum of understanding, and a location‑intelligence platform. It also heard a music‑tourism strategic plan and a marketing report noting a 41% decline in lodging tax revenue. No motions were recorded as approved, denied, or tabled.

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will discuss the sale of property at 499 Antero Circle to the Chaffee County Fire Protection District. The board will also convene as the Board of Health to review a septic system request and hold executive sessions regarding County Attorney interviews and Envision Chaffee County.

• Sale of County property at 499 Antero Circle, Buena Vista, to Chaffee County Fire Protection District
• Liquor license renewal hearing for Station 24 Cafe LLC at 12867 US Hwy 24/285
• Vault septic system installation request for 16 Hillside Dr
• Letter of support for Browns Canyon National Monument Wilderness designation
• Position letter regarding FEMA Public Assistance Disaster Response parameters

The Commissioners unanimously approved the meeting agenda, the minutes from the May 13 meeting, and the consent and hearing‑consent agendas. They voted to sell the county parcel at 499 Antero Circle to the Chaffee County Fire Protection District and to allow a vault septic system at 16 Hillside Dr, Salida. The Board also directed legal counsel to draft a response letter to the Envision Chaffee County Board and approved consideration of a support letter for the Browns Canyon National Monument wilderness designation.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved May 13 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
• Approved hearing consent agenda (unanimous)
• Approved sale of 499 Antero Circle to CCFPD (unanimous)
• Approved vault septic system at 16 Hillside Dr, Salida (unanimous)
• Directed legal counsel to draft letter to Envision Chaffee County Board (unanimous)
• Approved consideration of a support letter for Browns Canyon National Monument wilderness designation (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will approve the consent agenda, including minutes and the Common Ground fund balance. It will discuss partnership updates and recommend funding for several projects. The commission will review the status of pending multi-year grants with specific dollar amounts. Additional items include an update on the 2025 competitive grant process, vacant positions, and the county's 2025 fund balance.

• Approve consent agenda (minutes, Common Ground Assigned Fund Balance, Grant Tracker)
• Partnership updates: Envision Fiscal Transition, Chaffee CHIPS, NFF Granite Forest Project 2025 disbursement, UACD Rangeland Project
• Review pending multi-year grants: CSU Forest Health $20,467; TN Bar Cattle $10,250; UACD $25,000; NFF $150,000; Williams & Hamm Ditch $67,919; Envision $45,000
• 2025 Competitive Grants: timeline update, pre‑application review process, total amount requested and applicant list
• Discussion of 2025 fund balance, commitments, and potential financial strategies

The Planning Commission voted unanimously to increase the 2025 competitive grant fund by $150,000. Minutes of the meeting were also approved unanimously. The board discussed updates on the Chaffee CHIPS program, UACD rangeland project changes, and the agricultural initiative, with several items deferred to the June meeting.

• Approved $150,000 increase to 2025 grant budget (unanimous vote)
• Approved meeting minutes (unanimous vote)

Board of Commissioners Work Session - 1st Monday

The Chaffee and Lake County Boards of Commissioners held a joint work session on May 19, 2025 to explore regional collaboration. Topics included public lands management for summer 2025, coordination of visitor‑bureaus and economic development messaging, and each county's board priorities. The meeting aimed to identify outcomes for regional initiatives.

• Public Lands Management Summer 2025 – USFS & BLM staffing
• Public Lands Management – Chaffee Common Ground programs and support
• Public Lands Management – fire ban discussion
• Economic Development – coordination between Lake and Chaffee Visitor’s Bureaus, Chambers, Economic Development Corporations
• Board Priorities – Lake County and Chaffee County

Board of County Commissioners

The Chaffee County Board of Commissioners will approve bills, a proclamation for Lyme disease awareness, and a liquor permit for Guidestone. The board will also consider road and bridge contracts, airport ground leases, and a subdivision reconciliation.

• Approval of 2025 Asphalt Overlay Project on County Road 162
• Consideration of new Ground Lease for Site N at Salida Airport
• Hearing for Guidestone Special Event Liquor Permit at Hutchinson Ranch
• Hearing for Koe - Robison Subdivision Reconciliation
• Consideration of Resolution 2025-28 for Salida Airport Taxiway A Extension

The commissioners unanimously approved a $33,700 road contract for County Road 162 and several agreements related to the Salida Airport, including a new ground lease, an aviation grant resolution, and a lease amendment. They also continued a subdivision hearing, adopted a resolution supporting public lands, approved a subdivision plat with an ADU option, and granted tax abatements for two properties.

• Approved Road and Bridge Bid Award for 2025 Asphalt Overlay Project on County Road 162 to Pavement Maintenance Services, Inc., $33,700 (unanimous)
• Approved new Ground Lease for Site N at Salida Airport with Hanger West LLC (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2025-28 granting Colorado Division of Aeronautics discretionary aviation grant for Taxiway A Extension at Salida Airport (unanimous)
• Approved First Amendment to Ground Lease with Amen Mountain Escapes Now, LLC at Salida Airport (unanimous)
• Continued Divided Sky Estates Major Subdivision Final Plat hearing to June 10, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2025-26 supporting public lands (unanimous)
• Approved Koe‑Robison Subdivision Reconciliation Final Plat with ADU option (unanimous)
• Approved tax abatements for 113 N Court Street and 755 Gregg Drive (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners Work Session - 1st Monday

The Chaffee County Board of Commissioners will hold a work session on May 12, 2025. No policies, resolutions, or formal actions will be adopted, and no official minutes will be kept. The meeting is for day‑to‑day oversight and supervision and is open to the public via Zoom.

County Board

The Chaffee County Heritage Area Advisory Board is meeting to approve previous minutes and coordinate the production of historical site scripts and images. The board is tracking the completion of stories and photography for several local landmarks.

• Review of 6 historical site stories (400-435 words each)
• Coordination of images for Salida Hist Museum, Poncha Springs Visitor Center, Zebulon Pike, Chalk Creek overlook, BV History Museum, and Granite Mining marker

The Heritage Area Advisory Board approved the April 10, 2025 meeting minutes with a unanimous 5‑0 vote. No other actions were taken; a discussion on TravelStory scripts noted a need to shorten the script and send a revision to Carolyn, aiming for a June launch. No action items or other business were recorded.

• Approved April 10, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a public hearing on the Blue Triton Brand annual report. They will also conduct the first reading of a proposed ordinance to adopt the 2024 Model Traffic Code. Other business includes liquor license renewals and a permit amendment for the Salida 76.

• Proposed Ordinance 2025-01 adopting the 2024 Model Traffic Code
• Public hearing on Blue Triton Brand Annual Report (Resolution 2021-58)
• Resolution 2025-25 to increase Salida 76 permit participants from 600 to 1,200
• Liquor license renewals for Mt. Princeton Hot Springs Resort and Collegiate Peaks Golf Course
• Contract extension for Visitors Bureau Marketing Director Don Reimer

The commissioners approved the meeting agenda, prior meeting minutes, and the consent agenda items. They also approved a contract extension for the Visitors Bureau marketing director, the first reading of a new traffic code ordinance, and an amendment increasing the Salida 76 event permit capacity. Finally, they placed the Blue Triton Brands 1041 extended permit in probationary status, requiring compliance by March 1 2026.

• Approved agenda as amended (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of April 15 and April 17 meetings (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items (pay bills, appoint visitor bureau rep, ratify letter, approve veteran report) (unanimous)
• Approved extension of Visitors Bureau Marketing Director contract (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 2025‑01 adopting Model Traffic Code (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2025‑25 increasing Salida 76 event permit to 1,200 participants (unanimous)
• Placed Blue Triton Brands 1041 extended permit in probationary status, requiring compliance by March 1 2026 (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners Work Session - 1st Monday

The Chaffee County Board of Commissioners held a work session to receive updates from Emergency Medical Services, the Sheriff's Office, the Coroner's Office, and Veteran's Services. Commissioners also met with the Salida School District Board to discuss the county's possible acquisition of land for a future school site. No formal actions or decisions were taken during this session.

• Emergency Medical Services Quarterly Update
• Chaffee County Sheriff's Office Update
• Coroner's Office Update
• Veteran's Services Update
• Discussion with Salida School District on land acquisition for a future school

County Board

The Chaffee County Fair Committee meeting on April 27, 2025 will review and approve fair schedule advertising and fair book sponsorships. The committee will also finalize details for the upcoming carnival. New business includes brainstorming ideas for livestock and indoor project sales, and setting up a Google document for daily sign‑ups for committee roles.

• Fair Schedule Advertising/Fair Book Sponsorships
• Finalize Carnival Details
• Livestock/Indoor Project Sale Ideas
• Google Document for Daily Sign Up for committee member roles
• Committee Member Updates/Announcements

The County Board approved the April 2025 minutes, with Pat moving and Taylor seconding. Discussions covered fair scheduling, a possible mechanical bull purchase, and future livestock project ideas, but no formal actions were taken. The next board meeting was scheduled for June 5, 2025 at 6 p.m.

• Approved April 2025 meeting minutes (Pat moved, Taylor seconded)
• Scheduled next board meeting for June 5, 2025 at 6 p.m.

County Board

The Airport Advisory Board reviewed the status of two capital projects. A new eight‑foot electric wildlife fence will be installed this summer with help from the Southwest Conservation Corps. The Fuel Farm project’s bids were all over budget, so County Commissioners will consider how to proceed at their April 1 meeting, while the Taxiway A extension will move forward with the lowest bidder.

• Installation of eight‑foot electric wildlife fence this summer, assisted by Southwest Conservation Corps
• Fuel Farm project bids exceed budget; decision deferred to County Commissioners on April 1
• Taxiway A extension project awarded to the lowest bidder
• No public comments were submitted
• Board discussed budget flexibility and capital outlay planning

The board unanimously approved the March 26, 2025 meeting minutes. It also unanimously approved a land lease for Site N to New Hanger West LLC, allowing the partners to build a new hangar. The board awarded the Taxiway A project to Pyramid Construction and will issue a change order to include civil site work for the Fuel Farm project. Discussions on the Fuel Farm and wildlife fence continue.

• Approved March 26, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved New Hanger West LLC land lease for Site N (unanimous)
• Awarded Taxiway A project to Pyramid Construction
• Planned change order with Pyramid to add Fuel Farm civil site work

County Board

The Chaffee County Visitors Bureau will meet virtually to discuss tourism marketing and board membership. The board is reviewing a recommendation for a new member representing the Salida Chamber of Commerce.

• Recommendation for the appointment of Lance Kittel to the board
• Discussion of the 2025 Spring Campaign
• Marketing Director Report

The board approved the March 25, 2025 meeting minutes after a motion by Jamie and a second by Jillian. The board also voted to approve the appointment of Lance Kittel to the Chaffee County Visitors Bureau, representing the Heart of the Rockies Chamber of Commerce. No other substantive actions were decided at this meeting.

• Approved March 25, 2025 Board Meeting minutes
• Approved appointment of Lance Kittel to the Visitors Bureau

Board of County Commissioners

The Chaffey County Board of Commissioners will hold a day‑to‑day oversight meeting and a work session. No policies, resolutions, rules, or formal actions will be adopted at either meeting. Consequently, no official minutes will be kept for these sessions.

• Day‑to‑day oversight of county property and employee supervision (no formal action)
• Work session (no decisions, policies, or formal actions)

Board of County Commissioners

The Chaffey County Board of Commissioners will consider a consent agenda item to approve the Common Ground Fund agreement for the GARNA Portapotties on Public Lands program. Two executive sessions will be held to discuss County Attorney interview procedures and to receive legal advice on personnel matters. Standard procedural items such as the call to order and agenda approval are also on the agenda.

• Approve Common Ground Fund Agreement for GARNA Portapotties on Public Lands program
• Executive Session on County Attorney interviews and negotiation strategy
• Executive Session to receive legal advice on personnel matters

The commissioners unanimously approved adding a discussion of the Chaffee CHIPS program to the agenda, approved the consent agenda, and approved the Chaffee CHIPS program with the condition that personnel line items be clarified later. They also unanimously entered two executive sessions—one for County Attorney interviews and another for legal advice on personnel matters—during which no decisions were made. The meeting adjourned at 12:09 p.m.

• Approved agenda amendment to discuss CHIPS program (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
• Approved Chaffee CHIPS program, pending personnel line‑item clarification (unanimous)
• Entered executive session for County Attorney interviews (unanimous) – no decisions made
• Entered executive session for legal advice on personnel matters (unanimous) – no decisions made

County Board

The County Board will hold an informational webinar for applicants. The webinar will be conducted via Zoom on April 17, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. The Chaffee County Community Foundation will present the session.

• Informational webinar for applicants (Zoom)

County Board

The Common Ground Program Citizens Advisory Committee will meet to vote on funding recommendations for partnership proposals from GARNA and Chaffee County Fire. The committee will also review the status of several pending multi-year grants and establish the 2025 competitive grant review schedule.

• Vote to recommend funding for GARNA (Port-A-Pots) and Chaffee County Fire (Chaffee CHIPS)
• Status update on NFF Rec Impacts grant for $150,000
• Status update on Williams & Hamm Ditch Company Sustainable Ag grant for $67,919
• Status update on UACD Ag grant for $25,000
• Status update on Colorado State University Forest Health grant for $20,467

The committee voted unanimously to recommend funding for the non‑CCFPD portion of the CHIPS project and will forward the recommendation to the Board of County Commissioners. It also approved the GARNA one‑year partnership proposal for recommendation to the BOCC. The board declined to reallocate $300,000 from the NFF grant to the 2025 competitive cycle. Additional actions included posting a committee vacancy, setting future meeting dates, and scheduling weekly grant‑application status reports.

• Approved recommendation for GARNA one‑year partnership proposal (unanimous)
• Unanimously approved funding for non‑CCFPD portion of CHIPS project, to be recommended to BOCC
• Declined to allocate $300,000 NFF grant to 2025 competitive cycle (suggestion not advanced)
• Scheduled CAC meeting for May 19 and review meetings on June 23, June 25, July 14, July 16
• Agreed to post vacancy announcement for CAC committee members
• Will develop review questions for commissioners at May CAC meeting
• Confirmed weekly status reports on 2025 competitive grant applications once open
• Committee members Syd & Ben will attend informational webinar remotely on 4/17

Board of County Commissioners

The Chaffee County Board of Commissioners will approve routine consent agenda items and discuss several operational topics. Key agenda items include a contract award for a landfill cell liner, a lot‑sales restriction release for Timber Creek Ranch Phase 1, and a proposed adjustment to county landfill fees. The board will also hear updates on the housing authority, Visionary Broadband, and a recreation‑focused feasibility study.

• Consider recommendation to award contract for Landfill Cell Liner project
• Approve release of Lot Sales Restriction for Timber Creek Ranch Subdivision Phase 1
• Consider adjustment to Chaffee County Landfill Fees Structure and Amounts
• Approve Behavioral Health Administration Co‑Response grant contract (consent agenda)
• Approve Resolution 2025‑23 appointing an at‑large member to the Chaffee Housing Authority

The Board unanimously approved the agenda, the April 8 minutes, and the consent agenda items, including a $389,290.96 contract for the landfill cell liner project. It also waived landfill fees for GARNA’s Green‑Up event, released the lot‑sales restriction for Timber Creek Ranch Phase 1, and approved an adjustment to the county’s landfill fee structure. An executive session was held on legal advice for Becker v. BOCC, with no decisions made.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved April 8 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items (unanimous)
• Approved $389,290.96 landfill cell liner contract (unanimous)
• Waived landfill fees for GARNA Green‑Up event (unanimous)
• Released lot‑sales restriction for Timber Creek Ranch Phase 1 (unanimous)
• Approved adjustment to landfill fee structure (unanimous)
• Entered executive session on Becker v. BOCC (unanimous) – no decisions

Board of Commissioners Work Session - 1st Monday

The Board of County Commissioners and Planning Commission will hold a joint work session. The meeting consists of a Planning Refresher Workshop led by KC McFerson of the Department of Local Affairs. No formal decisions or actions are adopted during work sessions.

• Planning Refresher Workshop presented by KC McFerson, Senior Planner, Department of Local Affairs

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider the Koe‑Robison Subdivision Reconciliation request. Applicants Chalk Creek Properties RLLP propose to split a 65.3‑acre parcel at 22000 County Rd 196 in Nathrop into two lots of 56 acres and 9.3 acres, with wells and on‑site wastewater treatment serving the property. The commission will discuss the subdivision proposal.

• Subdivision request for 65.3 acres at 22000 County Rd 196, Nathrop – split into 56‑acre Lot A (with house) and 9.3‑acre Lot 2, includes wells and on‑site wastewater treatment

Board of Commissioners Work Session - 2nd Monday

The Board of Commissioners will conduct a work session to receive updates on housing, emergency management, the fairgrounds, and the CSU Extension Office. The meeting also includes sessions for the Landfill, Human Services, and Public Health committees. No formal decisions or policy actions are adopted during the work session.

• Chaffee Housing Authority update
• Chaffee Housing Trust update
• Office of Emergency Management quarterly update
• Fairgrounds update
• CSU Extension Office update

County Board

The Chaffee County Heritage Area Advisory Board will approve the March 13, 2025 meeting minutes and assign six stories for the TravelStorysGPS app. The board will also review board updates and discuss topics for the next meeting.

• Approval of March 13, 2025 meeting minutes
• Assignments for TravelStorysGPS app stories
• TravelStorysGPS app contact: (888) 311-1182
• Review of board updates and roster changes
• Discussion of topics for next meeting

The Heritage Area Advisory Board approved the minutes from the April 10, 2025 meeting. No other actions were taken; the board reported no action items and only discussed a rail‑trail idea without deciding on it.

• Approved April 10, 2025 meeting minutes

Board of County Commissioners

The Board will hold a public hearing on the Divided Sky Estates major subdivision final plat, a 13‑lot development on 38.36 acres at 6025 Archery Lane, Salida. Commissioners will also review updates from the Forest Health Council, Xcel Energy, and the initial implementation of the updated Chaffee County Land Use Code. Additional agenda items include discussions of a Behavioral Health Administration Co‑Response grant, a proposed Regional Representative/Rural Advocate position, and a Belonging Colorado grant opportunity.

• Public hearing – Divided Sky Estates final plat for a 13‑lot subdivision, 38.36 acres at 6025 Archery Lane, Salida
• Initial review of the implementation of the updated Chaffee County Land Use Code
• Discussion of Behavioral Health Administration Co‑Response grant award recommendation and program plan
• Discussion of proposed Regional Representative/Rural Advocate position with Keystone Policy Center
• Discussion of Belonging Colorado grant program opportunity

The commissioners approved the meeting agenda, the April 1 minutes, and the consent agenda items, each by unanimous vote. They also moved to continue the Divided Sky Estates major subdivision final plat to May 13 2025, and supported a letter of recommendation for an at‑large seat on the Chaffee Housing Authority Board, both unanimously. No other formal actions were taken.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved April 1, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items – bills, veteran report, child‑abuse prevention proclamation (unanimous)
• Continued Divided Sky Estates subdivision final plat to May 13 2025 (unanimous)
• Supported letter of recommendation for at‑large seat on Chaffee Housing Authority Board (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners Work Session - 1st Monday

The Board of Commissioners is holding a work session to receive updates and presentations from various agencies and stakeholders. Per the agenda, no formal decisions, policies, or resolutions are adopted during work sessions.

• HRRMC discussion with John Tucker
• Chaffee County Assessor update from Rick Roberts
• Places to Age update from Cheryl Brown-Kovacic
• Southern Colorado Economic Development District (SCEDD) update
• UAWCD presentation by General Manager Greg Felt

County Board

The Fair Committee will review the upcoming fair schedule and recruit vendors. It will consider advertising and Fair Book sponsorship options. New business includes details for a swine, sheep, and goat weigh‑in event scheduled for April 27 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., with a follow‑up committee meeting. The meeting also includes routine reports and member updates.

• Fair schedule
• Vendor recruitment
• Advertising/Fair Book sponsorships
• Swine, sheep, and goat weigh‑in details (April 27, 1 p.m.–4 p.m.)

The County Board approved the March 2025 meeting minutes. Several motions were introduced—including appointments and a carnival entertainment budget—but the minutes do not record any outcomes or vote totals for those items. The board set the next meeting for April 27, 2025 at 4 pm.

• Approved March 2025 minutes (motion by Dustin, seconded by Abby)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board will consider and vote on a $450,000 state grant for fuel farm construction at Salida Airport. It will also review construction contracts for the airport taxiway extension and fuel farm, and discuss leasing Valley View School to GARNA. Liquor license renewal for Butter Together LLC and a manager change for Browns Canyon Brewing Company will be heard. A public hearing will be held on the Alpine West Final Plat, a 33‑lot subdivision at 15750 County Road 306.

• Approve $450,000 Colorado Aeronautical Board grant for Salida Airport fuel farm construction
• Consider construction contract for Salida Airport taxiway 'A' extension
• Consider construction contract for Salida Airport fuel farm
• Hear liquor license renewal for Butter Together LLC (Robin's) at 8046 US Hwy 50
• Public hearing on Alpine West Final Plat, 33‑lot subdivision at 15750 County Road 306

The Commissioners unanimously approved Resolution 2025-14, accepting a $450,000 grant from the Colorado Aeronautical Board for the airport fuel farm. They also approved a construction contract for the Salida Airport Taxiway ‘A’ extension and rejected the current fuel farm bids to negotiate with the lowest bidder. Additionally, the Board approved a lease of Valley View School to GARNA and approved the Alpine West Final Plat subdivision.

• Approved $450,000 state grant for Salida Airport fuel farm (unanimous)
• Approved construction contract for Salida Airport Taxiway ‘A’ extension to Pyramid Construction (unanimous)
• Rejected all fuel farm bids and directed staff to negotiate with lowest bidder (unanimous)
• Approved lease of Valley View School to Greater Arkansas River Nature Association (unanimous)
• Approved Chaffee Common Ground Fund Program 2025 Grant Process Proposal (unanimous)
• Approved Summary of Recommendations from Common Ground Citizens Advisory Committee (unanimous)
• Approved creation of 2025 Area of Interest Fund for Public Health (unanimous)
• Approved Alpine West Final Plat for 33‑lot subdivision at 15750 County Road 306 (unanimous)

County Board

The Airport Advisory Board will meet to review new business regarding an airport wildlife fence. The board will also discuss ongoing projects related to the fuel farm and Taxiway A, followed by a discussion on the 2025 Airshow.

• Airport Wildlife Fence
• Fuel Farm Project
• Taxiway A Project
• 2025 Airshow discussion

The board approved the February 26, 2025 meeting minutes and then adjourned. The board confirmed that eight‑foot wildlife fencing has been purchased and will be installed this summer with assistance from the Southwest Conservation Corps. The Taxiway A extension will proceed using the lowest bidder, while the Fuel Farm project bids were over budget and commissioners will discuss next steps at the April 1 meeting.

• February 26, 2025 minutes approved (unanimous)
• Meeting adjourned at 9:16 a.m. (unanimous)
• Eight‑foot wildlife fence purchased; installation scheduled for summer with Southwest Conservation Corps
• Taxiway A extension will move forward with lowest bidder
• Fuel Farm project bids over budget; commissioners to discuss next steps at April 1 meeting

County Board

The Chaffee County Visitors Bureau Board will meet virtually to review marketing reports and campaign plans. The body will discuss the 2025 Spring Campaign and a Destination Management Grant report.

• Destination Management Grant Report
• 2025 Spring Campaign
• Marketing Director Report

The board approved the minutes from the March 11, 2025 meeting after a motion by Jillian and a second by Travis. The meeting also included reports and discussions on tourism campaigns, marketing metrics, and upcoming community events, but no additional actions were formally decided. The session adjourned at 4:20 pm.

• Approved March 11, 2025 meeting minutes

County Board

The Chaffee Common Ground Citizens Advisory Committee will approve the minutes and agenda, accept resignations, and discuss funding and grant matters. Topics include reallocation of unspent 2024 National Forest Foundation funds, 2025 funding needs for porta‑potties and Chaffee Chips, and revised scopes for NFF open grants. The committee will also set the timing for the 2025 grant cycle, update the public‑communications contract with Rivertown Copy, and plan an agricultural working group. Finally, officers for Chair and Vice‑Chair will be nominated and voted on.

• Approval of minutes and agenda (consent agenda)
• Review of pending obligations and possible reallocation of unspent 2024 funds by National Forest Foundation (NFF)
• Discussion of porta‑potties (GARNA) and Chaffee Chips 2025 funding needs and application process
• Consideration of revised scopes of work requests for NFF open grants (Upper Ark Forest Fund & All Lands Camping project)
• Selection of Board Officers – Chair and Vice‑Chair nomination and vote

The advisory committee accepted two resignations and kept the vacancies open. It voted to move $300,000 into the 2025 grant cycle, pending commissioner approval. It adopted a new grant amendment that extends the National Forest Foundation grant to 2026 with no funds allocated for 2025. It also selected board officers and recommended funding for four partnership projects.

• Accepted resignations of Michael Fisher and Michael Hannigan; vacancies remain open (unanimous)
• Approved invitation for partnership proposals (GARNA, Chaffee CHIPS) to be reviewed at April meeting
• Approved motion to move $300,000 into 2025 grant cycle, contingent on commissioner approval (unanimous)
• Adopted new grant amendment extending NFF grant to 2026 with no 2025 funds (unanimous)
• Selected board officers: Ben L. as Chair, Syd as Vice‑Chair, Paul as Secretary (unanimous)
• Recommended funding for four partnership projects to BOCC: CO Firecamp $55,000 & $70,000, UACD $79,000, CO Open Lands $15,000 (unanimous)
• Directed development of an agricultural working‑group scope after gathering community input

Board of County Commissioners

The commissioners will review and act on a range of items including a multi‑year special event permit for the Banana Belt event, several grant and contract matters, and two subdivision final plat applications. They will hold a public hearing on an amendment to the special event permit for the June Concert at The Meadows Farm. They will also consider a resolution to amend development fees for residential solar projects.

• Renewal of GovOS contract for short‑term rental software ($16,500)
• Contract with LM Kersting Construction for roof replacement of Fairgrounds North Building (NTE $87,000)
• Grant application to FEMA for update to the Multi‑Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan
• Public hearing on amendment to the Special Event Permit for the June Concert at The Meadows Farm (up to 10,000 attendees)
• Cactus Flats Major Subdivision Final Plat: subdivision of ~11 acres into 10 lots

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider the preliminary plan for the Divided Sky Estates major subdivision. The proposal seeks to create 13 residential lots on 38.36 acres at 6025 Archery Lane, Salida. Applicants are John Porter and Meaghan Richmond, and the plan will be reviewed by Planner Garry Baker. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from prior dates.

• Review Preliminary Plan – Divided Sky Estates, 13‑lot subdivision, 38.36 acres, 6025 Archery Lane
• Approval of minutes from 7/16/24, 8/20/24, 10/21/24, 10/22/24, 11/19/24, 1/21/25, 2/18/25

Board of County Commissioners

The Chaffee County Board of Commissioners met for a day‑to‑day oversight session. No policies, resolutions, or formal actions are adopted at this type of meeting, and no official minutes are kept. The meeting is open to the public in person and via Zoom.

County Board

The Chaffee County Heritage Area Advisory Board is meeting to review creative asset production and the TravelStorysGPS App. The board will also address assignments for six stories and review recent activities.

• Approval of Feb. 13, 2025 meeting minutes
• Creative Asset Production
• TravelStorysGPS App assignments for 6 stories

Board of Commissioners Work Session - 1st Monday

The Board of County Commissioners held a work session on March 12, 2025. Commissioners discussed the 2025 Competitive Grant Cycle for the Common Ground program. They also reviewed priority investments for Common Ground in 2025. No formal decisions or policies are adopted at this type of meeting.

• Discussion on the 2025 Competitive Grant Cycle for Common Ground
• Commissioner Priority Common Ground Investments for 2025

Board of County Commissioners

The board will vote on Resolution 2025-16 to authorize Chaffee County EMS to operate ambulance services under a state license from Jan. 29, 2025 through Jan. 29, 2027. They will also approve a Memorandum of Understanding with the City of Salida to fund infrastructure improvements in the South Arkansas Neighborhood. Additional items include designating eight June days for the County Recreational In‑Channel Diversion water rights at 1800 cfs and finalizing 30‑day flow recommendations, and reauthorizing the Office of Emergency Management.

• Resolution 2025-16 authorizing Chaffee County EMS ambulance services (Jan. 29 2025–Jan. 29 2027)
• Memorandum of Understanding with City of Salida for infrastructure funding in South Arkansas Neighborhood
• Designation of 8 days in June for County Recreational In‑Channel Diversion water rights at 1800 cfs and discussion of 30‑day flow recommendations
• Resolution 2025-18 reauthorizing and reorganizing the Office of Emergency Management
• Consent agenda: pay bills, proclamation for National Public Health Week (April 7‑14 2025), Treasurer's monthly report

County Board

The Chaffey County Visitors Bureau Board will consider a request to raise the 2025 budget by $100,000 using reserve funds. The meeting will also include a presentation of proposed marketing campaigns through July 1, 2025, and discussion of the Marketing Director’s contract and report. Board members will give reports and answer questions before adjourning.

• Approval request to increase 2025 CCVB budget by $100,000 from reserves
• Presentation of proposed marketing campaigns through July 1, 2025
• Review of Marketing Director’s contract
• Marketing Director’s report
• Board member reports and Q&A

Board of Commissioners Work Session - 2nd Monday

The Board of Commissioners will receive updates from the Building, Planning, Road and Bridge, IT, and Regional Grants Navigator departments. The Board will also sit as the County Board of Social Services and Board of Health to review policies and a proclamation. No formal decisions or policy actions are adopted during the Work Session portion of the meeting.

• DHS policy for background checks and grievance policy
• Proclamation declaring April 7-14, 2025 National Public Health Week
• Discussion of Solar Fees within the Planning Department update
• Land Management Agencies Stakeholder Meeting at 1:15 p.m.
• Congressional Leadership Update at 2:15 p.m.

County Board

The Fair Committee will approve the February 2025 minutes and hear routine reports from the treasurer, manager, and extension. It will discuss fair entertainment scheduling, vendor recruitment, and advertising/fair book sponsorships. A report from a recent meeting with county commissioners, including scale availability for 4H members, will be presented. The committee will also provide member updates and set the next meeting date.

• Approval of February 2025 minutes
• Treasurer report
• Fair schedule entertainment – bands for rodeo nights/rides
• Vendor recruitment and advertising/fair book sponsorships
• Report on meeting with county commissioners (including scale availability for 4H members)

Board of Commissioners Work Session - 1st Monday

The commissioners will receive an update from the Chaffee County Fair Committee. They will also hear an airport update from Zech Papp. Finally, they will consider a Memorandum of Understanding with the City of Salida to fund infrastructure for the South Arkansas Neighborhood. No formal actions or decisions are taken at this work session.

• Update from the Chaffee County Fair Committee
• Airport update presented by Zech Papp
• Consideration of a Memorandum of Understanding with the City of Salida for funding infrastructure in the South Arkansas Neighborhood

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will consider a construction manager contract for the Sheriff's Office Highway 50 project and an agreement with Lake County for detentions training. The body will also review a building permit fee waiver for affordable housing and a property exchange between Buena Vista and Colorado Parks & Wildlife.

• Construction Manager/General Contract for Chaffee County Sheriff's Office Highway 50 project
• Building permit fee waiver not to exceed $15,000 for The Crossings BV affordable housing project
• IGA with Lake County regarding Detentions Training
• Resolution 2025-10 for BOCC Appointments to the Chaffee Housing Authority
• MOU with Colorado Department of Public Safety for Prequalified Building Departments for Public School Construction

County Board

The Airport Advisory Board will meet on February 26, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. The agenda includes public comments, new business such as welcoming new board members and other airport projects, and old business items including review of bid schedules for the Fuel Farm Project and Taxiway A Project and discussion of the 2025 Airshow. The manager will also report on recent activities and statistics.

• Review bid schedule for Fuel Farm Project
• Review bid schedule for Taxiway A Project
• Discuss plans for the 2025 Airshow
• Welcome new Airport Advisory Board members
• Consider other airport projects

County Board

The Chaffee County Visitors Bureau Board will approve meeting minutes from December 10 2024 and January 21 2025, hear introductions and reports, and discuss several marketing initiatives. Items include an overview of a video production campaign by David Curtis of 50 West Productions, a music tourism strategic planning meeting held on February 12 2025, and a $21,000 winter outdoor recreation diversity photo and video shoot.

• Approval of Meeting Minutes: December 10, 2024, January 21, 2025
• Overview: CCVB Video Production Campaign – David Curtis, 50 West Productions
• Overview: Music Tourism Strategic Planning Meeting – 2/12/2025
• Winter Outdoor Recreation Diversity Photo & Video Shoot – $21,000
• Marketing Director Report

County Board

The Chaffee Common Ground Citizens Advisory Committee will approve the consent agenda, including minutes and the meeting agenda. It will decide on grant contract amendment requests for the Burmac Trailhead and All Lands Camping Plan. The board will review pending obligations and the county's financial status, discuss priorities and potential partnerships, and select a Chair and Vice‑Chair. The meeting will conclude with other business, public comment, and adjournment.

• Approval of minutes and agenda (consent agenda)
• Grant contract amendment requests – Burmac Trailhead and All Lands Camping Plan
• Review of pending obligations
• Financial review
• Selection of board officers – Chair and Vice‑Chair

Board of County Commissioners

The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and a placeholder for community discussion. No specific decisions, contracts, or ordinances are listed for action.

Board of County Commissioners

The Board will consider a consent agenda item to approve procurement of a tractor‑trailer for the County Road & Bridge department, budgeted in FY2025. They will also ratify an independent contractor agreement with Beth Lenz to serve as Regional Grants Navigator, funded through the State of Colorado Office of Federal Funds & Strategic Initiatives. Additionally, the Board will hear an overview of the Community Conservation Connection Program presented by the Central Colorado Conservancy. The meeting includes standard items such as agenda approval, public comment, and a field trip to the Buena Vista School District’s Grove Early Childhood Center project.

• Approve procurement for a tractor trailer for Chaffee County Road & Bridge, FY2025 budget
• Ratify independent contractor agreement with Beth Lenz as Regional Grants Navigator, funded by State of Colorado Office of Federal Funds & Strategic Initiatives
• Community Conservation Connection Program overview (presented by Wendy McDermott and Heather Mills, Central Colorado Conservancy)
• Field trip: walkthrough of Buena Vista School District's The Grove Early Childhood Center project

Planning Commission

The Chaffey County Planning Commission will hold a swearing‑in ceremony for newly appointed commissioners. It will adopt the official meeting calendar for 2025. The commission will also appoint a Chair and Vice Chair for the term.

• Swearing‑in ceremony for new planning commissioners
• Adoption of the 2025 Planning Commission calendar
• Appointment of Chair and Vice Chair

County Board

The Chaffee County Heritage Area Advisory Board will approve the minutes from its January 9, 2025 meeting. Members will discuss whether to add a cultural arts and performing arts seat to the board. The agenda also includes updates on the TravelStorysGPS app, a shared computer drive for board documents, and the board’s strategic plan. Additional items cover board updates, action items, and other business.

• Approve Jan. 9, 2025 meeting minutes
• Consider adding a cultural arts / performing arts board seat
• Discuss TravelStorysGPS app/byway update and deadline
• Discuss shared computer drive hosting and access permissions
• Strategic plan update: mission, vision, goals, and target projects

Board of County Commissioners

The commissioners will approve the minutes from the February 4 meeting and adopt the consent agenda items, including reappointing Cameron Torrens to the North Library Board and funding from UAACOG. They will discuss and seek approval for a contract with CSG Forte to process online building and planning permit payments. The board will vote to approve a temporary construction easement for Public Service Company of Colorado. The Board of Adjustment will convene to consider the appeal of the staff denial of the Shaw Guest Ranch project at 7381 County Road 221.

• Approve temporary construction easement for Public Service Company of Colorado
• Discuss contract with CSG Forte for online building and planning permit payments
• Reappoint Cameron Torrens to the Chaffee County North Library Board (Resolution 2025-13)
• Approve funding request from UAACOG
• Board of Adjustment to hear appeal of denial for Shaw Guest Ranch at 7381 County Road 221

County Board

The Board of County Commissioners and the Common Ground Community Advisory Committee are holding a joint work session. They will discuss the management, evaluation, and investment priorities of the Common Ground Fund for 2025 and 2026. No formal decisions or resolutions will be adopted during this session.

• Review of Resolution 2019-11 establishing the CGCAC
• Discussion of 2025 Common Ground Fund investment plans and grant cycles
• Review of funding request evaluation and contracting processes
• Preliminary timeline sketching for the 2026 plan
• Introduction of Commissioner Gina Lucrezi as the new BOCC Common Ground Committee Liaison

Board of Commissioners Work Session - 2nd Monday

The Chaffee County Board of Commissioners is holding a work session on February 10, 2025. Commissioners will receive updates from the UAACOG, the Chaffee Housing Authority, the Chaffee Housing Trust, the Weed Department, and a new commissioner orientation. No policy decisions, resolutions, or formal actions will be taken during this session.

• UAACOG Update – presented by Max Hanson, Interim Executive Director
• Chaffee Housing Authority Update – presented by Marjo Curjus, Interim Executive Director
• Chaffee Housing Trust Update – presented by Read McCulloch, Executive Director
• Weed Department Update – presented by Kayla Malone
• New Commissioner Orientation – presented by Randi Snead, DOLA

County Board

The Fair Committee will review a proposed change to the rodeo date on the fair schedule. It will also discuss entertainment options for rodeo nights, vendor recruitment, and advertising or fair book sponsorships. No new business items are listed.

• Rodeo date change on the fair schedule
• Selection of bands for rodeo night entertainment
• Vendor recruitment for the fair
• Advertising and fair book sponsorship proposals

Board of County Commissioners

The Board will vote on a $108,000 contract with Prepared911 to provide translation software for the Chaffee County Sheriff's Office dispatch. Commissioners will also discuss the allocation of 2025 financial contributions from Blue Triton Brands' extended 1041 permit and consider fiscal sponsorship for forest‑health and land‑use initiatives. Additional items include a lot‑line elimination request in Nathrop and appointments to several volunteer boards and committees.

• Approve Contract with Prepared911 for $108,000 translation software for CCSO Dispatch
• Martin Lot Line Elimination request for 13320 County Road 261, Nathrop (Parcel #353318400087)
• Resolutions appointing members to the Planning Commission, Common Ground Citizens Advisory Committee, and Chaffee Housing Authority Board
• Consider allocation of 2025 financial contributions from Blue Triton Brands' extended 1041 permit
• Discuss fiscal sponsorship for forest health, working lands, and growth‑impact grants

Board of Commissioners Work Session - 1st Monday

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a work session with no formal actions taken. Commissioners will consider recommendations for appointments to the Airport Board and Visitor's Bureau, receive updates from Mountain Valley Transit and Sol Vista, and discuss Resolution 2025-12 authorizing the Treasurer to deposit and invest public funds. The session also includes a visit to the Chaffee County Detention Facility and a stakeholder meeting on land management.

• Consider recommendations for BOCC appointments to the Airport Board and Visitor's Bureau
• Update from Mountain Valley Transit and discussion of transit opportunities
• Sol Vista Quarterly Update
• Discuss Resolution 2025-12 authorizing Treasurer to deposit and invest public funds
• Visit the Chaffee County Detention Facility

Board of County Commissioners

The agenda for this virtual meeting contains only procedural boilerplate and general notices. No specific action items, decisions, or discussion topics are listed.

Board of County Commissioners

The meeting is primarily procedural and includes an executive session to receive legal advice regarding active litigation matters. No other public business items are listed on the agenda.

• Executive session regarding active litigation under C.R.S. §24-6-402(4)(b)

County Board

The Airport Advisory Board will consider the fuel farm 100% design and its bid schedule, as well as the taxiway A 100% design bid schedule. It will also set 2025 board meeting dates, review open board positions, and discuss the 2025 airshow while receiving the manager’s monthly report.

• 2025 Airport Board meeting dates
• Open Airport Board positions / letters of interest
• Fuel Farm 100% design and bid schedule
• Taxiway A 100% design and bid schedule
• 2025 airshow

Board of County Commissioners

The Board will review an amendment to a Federal Highway Administration grant for the CR 300 project, valued at $183,462.90. It will also consider awarding a $159,892.83 contract to Cooper Woodworks for flooring installation and remodel in the Public Health and Human Services offices at the Touber Building. Additional agenda items include appointing volunteers to county boards, adopting the Sustainable Development Plan, and delegating proxy designations for steering committees.

• Amend FHWA Grant Contract for CR 300 project – $183,462.90 (Don Reimer)
• Award contract to Cooper Woodworks for flooring/remodel at Touber Building – $159,892.83 (Don Reimer)
• Approve resolutions appointing members to Heritage Area Advisory Board (Resolution 2025-04) and Fair Committee (Resolution 2025-05)
• Adopt the Chaffee County Sustainable Development Plan
• Conduct interviews for Planning Commission, Housing Authority Board, and Common Ground Citizen Advisory Committee seats

County Board

The Chaffee County Visitors Bureau Board will meet virtually to elect officers, approve minutes and bylaws, and consider a letter of support for a tourism grant. The agenda also includes a recommendation for a new director and a marketing director report.

• Election of officers (Chair, Co-Chair, Secretary)
• Approval of December 12, 2024 Board Meeting Minutes
• Approval of CCVB Bylaws
• Letter of Support for Colorado Tourism Office Tourism Management Grant
• Recommendation of Michael De Runtz for Rocky Mountain Clubhouse Mini Golf

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider a preliminary plan and engineering design for a subdivision. The project involves a 33-lot development in a residential zone.

• Preliminary Plan and Engineering design for a 33-lot subdivision at 15750 County Road 306, Buena Vista

Board of County Commissioners

The Chaffey County Board of Commissioners will swear in new commissioners, elect a chair and vice‑chair, and approve routine consent agenda items. They will consider a liquor license renewal for Trigger's Liquors LLC at 22763 Highway 50, a fee‑waiver request for Habitat for Humanity building permits at 11244 County Road 198, and a resolution to replace the director of the Chaffey County Facilities Corporation. Additional items include a review of the Highway Users Tax Fund changes and reorganization of committee appointments.

• Liquor license renewal for Trigger's Liquors LLC, DBA Trigger's Liquors, 22763 Highway 50, Salida
• Fee waiver request for Habitat for Humanity building permits for single‑family dwelling at 11244 County Road 198, Nathrop
• Resolution 2025-02 to replace the director of the Chaffey County Facilities Corporation
• Annual Commissioner Review & Approval for Highway Users Tax Fund (HUTF) changes in 2024
• Reorganization of committee appointments made by the Board of Commissioners

County Board

The Chaffee Common Ground Citizens Advisory Committee will approve the consent agenda, including minutes and the meeting agenda. It will receive partnership updates from the Central Colorado Conservancy and the Rec Rangers/Rec Adopters programs. The committee will discuss expiring terms, update the subject‑matter expert list, and plan future meetings. The session ends with public comment.

• Approve minutes of previous meeting (Consent Agenda)
• Approve meeting agenda (Consent Agenda)
• Partnership update – Central Colorado Conservancy, Community Conservation Connection Program
• Partnership update – Rec Rangers and Rec Adopters
• Review expiring committee terms and update subject‑matter expert list

Board of Commissioners Work Session - 2nd Monday

The commissioners will hear updates from the Building Department, Planning Department, and Emergency Medical Services. They will discuss Resolution 2025-03 recognizing Andrea Coen’s service on the Heritage Area Advisory Board. A final draft of the Chaffee County Sustainable Development Plan will be presented. No formal actions or decisions are taken at this work session.

• Building Department update – presented by Chad Chadwick
• Planning Department update – progress report on 2020 Comprehensive Plan presented by Miles Cottom
• Emergency Medical Services quarterly update – presented by Josh Hadley
• Discussion of Resolution 2025-03 recognizing Andrea Coen’s service on the Heritage Area Advisory Board – presented by Brandon Wolff
• Presentation of final draft Chaffee County Sustainable Development Plan

County Board

The Chaffee County Heritage Area Advisory Board will meet on Jan 9, 2025 to review the December meeting minutes, consider position renewals and board seat assignments, receive an update on the TravelStorys app and scenic byway, and discuss projects for 2025. The board will also set the 2025 meeting schedule, confirming the second Thursday of each month at 12‑1:30 pm.

• Review December meeting minutes
• Discuss position renewals and board seat assignments
• TravelStorys app and scenic byway update
• Discuss projects planned for 2025
• Set 2025 meeting schedule (second Thursday 12‑1:30 pm)

County Board

The Fair Committee will approve the November 2024 minutes and hear reports from the treasurer, manager and extension. It will discuss ongoing fair operations such as advertising, entertainment, vendor recruitment and contract handling. New business includes voting on executive committee nominations, filling a committee vacancy, and scheduling the beef weigh‑in event on January 26.

• Approval of November 2024 minutes
• Treasurer Report
• Executive committee nominations and vote
• Fair committee vacancy vote
• Beef weigh‑in scheduled for Jan 26, 1 pm–4 pm

Board of County Commissioners

The Chaffee County Board of Commissioners will consider approving contracts for a landfill scale installation, a tourism advertising campaign, and a new airport lease, along with two agricultural subdivision exemptions and a liquor license renewal.

• Approve engagement of Alcon Construction for landfill scale installation at cost NTE $83,492.31
• Approve agreement with Miles Marketing Destinations for $72,600 for tourism advertising
• Ratify plat amendment for lot line adjustment at 200 Steele Dr, Buena Vista
• Consider subdivision exemption for 71.8 acres into two parcels at 11460 County Road 140
• Consider subdivision exemption for 39.28 acres into two parcels at 11700 County Road 190 E

Board of Commissioners Work Session - 1st Monday

The Chaffee County Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to receive updates on emergency management, the Sustainable Development Plan, and IT services. They will also discuss a Colorado DHS Behavioral Health Administration Co‑Responder Program grant for the Sheriff's Office. A key discussion will be the engagement of Alcon Construction to install a new landfill scale, with a cost not to exceed $83,492.31. No formal actions or decisions will be taken at this session.

• Quarterly Update from the Office of Emergency Management – Rich Atkins
• Presentation of final draft Chaffee County Sustainable Development Plan
• IT Department Update – Danny Gallegos
• Discussion of Colorado DHS Behavioral Health Administration Co‑Responder Program grant for the Sheriff's Office
• Discussion of engaging Alcon Construction for new landfill scale, cost NTE $83,492.31