Delta County public meetings in 2024
24 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Board of County Commissioners
The Delta County Board of County Commissioners will consider purchasing the old Delta Police Department building, renewing a beer and wine license, and approving a subdivision plat. The meeting also includes updates from the Colorado River District and the County Attorney.
- Consideration of purchasing the old Delta Police Department building
- Renewal of a Beer and Wine License for Zenzen Gardens, LLC
- Approval of a final plat for 73 acres in PLN23-103/Betz
- Consideration of the Delta County Code of Ethics and Conduct
- Assignment of a lease for Hangar #335 at Blake Field Airport
Planning Commission
The Delta County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a Conditional Use Permit application for a salvage yard (PLN23-016/Esparza). The meeting also includes routine items such as call to order, agenda changes, minutes review, a department report, and commissioner comments. No decisions are recorded in the agenda; the hearing allows public comment on the permit request.
- Public hearing: Conditional Use Permit (CUP) for a salvage yard – PLN23-016/Esparza
Board of County Commissioners
The Board will consider the minutes from its November 19 and November 25 meetings, a liquor‑license renewal for Business Marketing & Advertising Inc. at 8949 Pleasure Park Road, and several resolutions including adoption of the 2025 county budget, departmental appropriations, renewal of a cooperative wildfire‑protection agreement, and a proposal to establish a 911 emergency telephone service surcharge for 2025. The Board will also discuss signing a letter to Grand County Commissioners requesting that British Columbia not provide wolves to Colorado and will review the meeting schedule.
- Liquor license renewal for Business Marketing & Advertising Inc. dba Gunnison River Pleasure Park (Hotel & Restaurant license, Fermented Malt Beverage On/Off, Change in Management) at 8949 Pleasure Park Road, Hotchkiss
- Resolution to adopt the 2025 Delta County budget
- Resolution to appropriate sums of money to county departments and funds
- Renewal of the Agreement for Cooperative Wildfire Protection between the Division of Fire Prevention and Control and Delta County
- Discussion to establish a 911 Emergency Telephone Service surcharge for 2025
Board of County Commissioners
The Delta County Board of Commissioners will meet on November 25, 2024. During the meeting they will consider a resolution authorizing the purchase of real property at 888 Short Road in Hotchkiss, Colorado, and will allow the County Attorney to sign the closing documents. No other decisions are scheduled beyond routine agenda items and constituent time.
- Resolution to authorize purchase of real property at 888 Short Road, Hotchkiss, CO
- Constituent time for public comments (no decisions made)
Board of County Commissioners
The Board of County Commissioners will hold a public hearing on the 2025 budget. The board is also considering several grants, health program contracts, and a subdivision replat.
- Public Hearing for the Proposed Delta County 2025 Budget
- Two Community Services Block Grants from DOLA for $41,111.00 and $41,359.00
- Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment purchase order not to exceed $73,408.50
- Project #24-040/Mountain View AM Church: Replat of the Terre Vista Minor Subdivision
- Contract to operate the Colorado WIC Program (COWIC)
Board of Health
The Delta County Board of Health will review October financial reports and department updates. The board is considering a name change for the department and reviewing memorandums of understanding regarding collaborative management and WIC partnerships.
- Action on changing department name from Health Department to Public Health
- Review and action on October Payment Approval Report and Income Statement
- Air Quality Monitor update and contract
- WIC Letter of Intent and IGO Partnership with Gunnison County
- Collaborative Management Memorandum of Understanding
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission and Board of Adjustment are meeting for a joint work session. The body will review bylaws and receive updates from the Planning Department. No public comment is permitted for these work session items.
- Review of bylaws regarding voting privileges, attendance, and meeting conduct
- Affordable Housing Assessment for Delta County update
- DOLA Grant update regarding ADUs and Online Permitting System
- Updates to Intergovernmental Agreements (IGAs)
- Updates to Zoning Maps and the Master Plan
Board of County Commissioners
The Delta County Board of County Commissioners will consider a $145,735 grant for electronic filing systems, speed limit changes on local roads, and two subdivision projects. The meeting also includes the approval of meeting minutes and a holiday schedule.
- Consideration of $145,735 Electronic Recording Technology Board Grant Agreement
- Consideration of Resolution for Speed Limit Changes on G Road, G50 Road, and Sawmill Mesa Road
- Consideration of Project #24-026/Creatini Subdivision (36 acres on Crawford Road)
- Consideration of Project #24-057/Davis amendment to G W Spore Family Minor Subdivision
- Consideration of Assignment of Lease for Hangar #245 at North Fork Valley Airport
Board of Adjustment
The Board of Adjustment will approve the minutes from the April 25, 2024 meeting. It will then consider a variance request for using a cistern as the domestic water source for a commercial venue identified as Project #24-063/Hawk. The meeting also includes standard public comment, agenda adjustments, board comments, and a department report.
- Approve action minutes from the April 25, 2024 Board of Adjustment meeting
- Consider variance for cistern domestic water source at Project #24-063/Hawk
Board of County Commissioners
The Delta County Board of Commissioners will consider minutes from recent meetings, a liquor license application for Longhorns and Lace LLC, and a proclamation for Bully Prevention Month. They will present the 2025 proposed county budget and consider a supplemental budget resolution. Additional items include a donation of 750 tons of gravel to Delta Health, an engineering report on G50 and G Roads, and a letter of support for federal funding requests from local water and conservation districts.
- Application for a Hotel and Restaurant Liquor License for Longhorns and Lace LLC at 2453 Tessman Road
- Presentation of the 2025 Proposed Delta County Budget
- Consideration of a Supplemental Budget Resolution
- Donation of 750 tons of gravel to Delta Health
- Letter of support for Shavano Conservation District and Uncompahgre Valley Water Users Association federal funding request
Board of Health
The Board of Health will meet to approve the September 2024 financial reports and minutes from the previous meeting. The board will also receive updates on clinical services, immunizations, communicable diseases, environmental health, and emergency preparedness.
- Action on September Payment Approval Report and Income Statement
- Department updates on Immunizations and Communicable Disease
- Environmental Health update regarding a Radon Grant
- Emergency Preparedness & Response Director's Report
Planning Commission
The Delta County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider a preliminary plat for a 36-acre subdivision into three lots on Crawford Road in Paonia. The meeting will also include the approval of minutes from previous sessions.
- Public hearing for Project #24-026/Creatini: 36-acre subdivision into 3 lots on Crawford Road, Paonia (Parcel: 324324300012)
- Approval of July 10, 2024 Planning Commission minutes
- Approval of August 14, 2024 Planning Commission minutes
Board of County Commissioners
The Board of County Commissioners is meeting to consider a resolution regarding the purchase of real property. The board will also review additions to the agenda and conduct general commissioner business.
- Resolution authorizing purchase of real property at 334 and 338 Park Drive, Hotchkiss, Colorado
Board of County Commissioners
The Board of County Commissioners will discuss staffing increases for the jail and review several land use requests. The meeting includes liquor license renewals and a presentation on instream flow water rights.
- Proposed 7 additional FTE for the Sheriff's Office to staff the first floor of the jail
- Preliminary Plat to subdivide 36.19-acres into 12 lots on Cedar Mesa Road
- Rezone 28.78-acres from A-20 to RES-1 and subdivide into 11 lots on E Road
- Letter of support for $250,000.00 Colorado Parks and Wildlife application for Miners Trail
- Liquor license renewals for Desperado Liquor, Dinner Bell Rest @ Smith Fork Ranch, and American Legion Post #97
Board of County Commissioners
The Delta County Board of Commissioners will review minutes from recent meetings, consider a liquor license renewal for Grand Mesa Lodge and an application for a liquor sales room at The Storm Cellar. They will also adopt a proclamation for Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, ratify warrants, and receive reports on the jail and road/bridge conditions. The planning agenda includes a lot release for the Adobe Sunsets Subdivision Phase II and a review of a DOLA Local Planning Capacity grant. An executive session will address a possible real‑estate purchase in the Hotchkiss area.
- Liquor license renewal for Grand Mesa Lodge LLC, 25861 Highway 65, Cedaredge
- Application for Colorado Liquor Sales Room for The Storm Cellar, LLC at 759 Shady Lane, Paonia (Sept 24, 2024, 7‑9 PM)
- Lot Release for Lot 3, Block 5 – Adobe Sunsets Subdivision Phase II
- Consideration of Department of Local Affairs (DOLA) Local Planning Capacity grant
- Executive session: potential purchase of real property in the Hotchkiss area
Board of Health
The Delta County Board of Health will review the August financials, including a payment report and income statement, and receive updates on rabies, West Nile Virus, and avian flu. The meeting will also include an introduction of a new financial coordinator.
- Review of August Payment Approval Report
- Review of August Income Statement
- Action on August Financials
- Introduction of New Financial Coordinator
- Public Health Director's Report: Rabies, West Nile Virus, and Avian Flu updates
Board of County Commissioners
The Board of County Commissioners will review liquor license renewals and a special events permit. The body is deciding on a $26,851.64 parking lot project in Paonia and two planning projects involving land subdivision and right-of-way dedication.
- Authorization for $26,851.64 to pave a parking lot in the Town of Paonia
- Preliminary Plat for Brew Group Inc. to subdivide 17.87 acres into five lots on F Road
- Right-of-Way dedication for 2100 Road (2.51 acres) for Project #24-048/Juth
- Liquor license renewals for Sage View Ranch LLC and Aquila Cellars LLC
- Discussion on installing stop signs at the intersection of 1250 Road and G50 Road
Board of County Commissioners
The Board of County Commissioners is holding a special meeting to review a policy regarding the falsification of documentation. This item is presented by Anne Gallegos of Human Services.
- Consideration of a Falsification of Documentation Policy
Board of County Commissioners
The Delta County Board of Commissioners will consider several minor plat proposals, recommending acceptance of right-of-way dedications for Ute Trail Road, 1900 Road, Q25 Road and 2600 Road, and Running Deer Road, and will authorize the Chair to sign the final plats. The agenda also includes a Colorado Liquor Sales Room application for Mesa Winds Winery in Cedaredge, a support letter for Shoshone Water Rights, senior property tax exemption appeals, and an intergovernmental agreement for TANF funds with the local school district. No decisions are made during constituent time.
- Accept dedication of 0.14‑acre right‑of‑way for Ute Trail Road (south side of Ute Trail Road, Cedaredge, Parcel: 319304400019)
- Accept dedication of 1.147‑acre right‑of‑way for 1900 Road (east side of 1900 Road, Delta, Parcel: 345534300033)
- Accept dedication of 1.963‑acre right‑of‑way for Q25 Road and 2600 Road (west side of 2600 Road and north side of Q25 Road, Cedaredge, Parcel: 31932740001)
- Accept dedication of 1.001‑acre right‑of‑way for Running Deer Road (west side of Running Deer Road, Cedaredge, Parcels: 323723300038 & 323722400015)
- Consider Colorado Liquor Sales Room application for DRM Holdings, Ltd dba Mesa Winds Winery at 21575 Highway 65, Cedaredge (Sept 8, 2024, 11:00 AM‑6:00 PM)
Board of Health
The Delta County Board of Health will consider approval of the June 18 meeting minutes and review July financial reports before taking action. A public hearing will be held on a wastewater treatment system variance request for properties at 237 and 241 Highway 133 in Paonia. The board will also receive an update on environmental health case No. 2024CV30016 concerning 6122 Graff Road.
- Public hearing – OWTS variance request for 237 & 241 Hwy 133, Paonia, CO
- Action on minutes of the June 18, 2024 Board of Health meeting
- Review and action on July financials (payment approval report and income statement)
- Update on environmental health case No. 2024CV30016 at 6122 Graff Road
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will hold public hearings to review two subdivision requests. The body will decide whether to recommend the approval of rezoning and preliminary plats for these projects to the Board of County Commissioners.
- Project #24-033/Holder: Proposed rezone of 28.78-acres from A-20 to RES-1 and subdivision into 11 lots on E Road, Delta
- PLN21-049/S. Rasmussen (Cedar Mesa Estates): Proposed subdivision of 36.19-acres into 12 lots on Cedar Mesa Road, Cedaredge
Board of County Commissioners
The Board of County Commissioners will review a preliminary plat to subdivide land into 14 lots in Orchard City. The meeting also includes a liquor sales room application and the ratification of a notice to award for the Blake Field Reconstruction Project.
- Preliminary Plat for Orchard Mesa Estates (Phase II) to subdivide 32.28 acres into 14 lots
- Liquor Sales Room application for Chill Switch Wines at 15860 Pine Ridge Road, Cedaredge
- Ratification of Notice to Award for the Blake Field Reconstruction Project
- Resolution Canceling Uncollected Property Taxes
- Letter of Support for an Electronic Recording Technology Board (ERTB) grant
Board of County Commissioners
The Delta County Board of Commissioners will meet as the Board of Equalization to determine the outcomes of 2024 property tax appeals. The appeals involve two vacant land parcels owned by Russell Wayne Ashby, identified as R015102 and R015132. The meeting also includes routine items such as the pledge of allegiance, agenda approval, and adjournment.
- Determine 2024 property tax appeal for Russell Wayne Ashby parcel R015102 (vacant land)
- Determine 2024 property tax appeal for Russell Wayne Ashby parcel R015132 (vacant land)
- Pledge of allegiance
- Approval of agenda
- Adjournment at 8:30 AM
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will consider a preliminary subdivision for the Brew Group on the south side of F Road. The proposal involves dividing 17.87 acres in the UGA zoning district into five separate lots. Staff recommends that the Commission recommend approval to the Board of County Commissioners.
- Preliminary subdivision of 17.87 acres (PLN23-083/Brew Group)
- Proposed lot sizes: 0.711, 0.542, 0.530, and 0.551 acres, plus a 13.290-acre residual lot