Elbert County public meetings in 2022
38 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
General
The Board of County Commissioners will meet to consider the 2023 budget and the annual appropriation of funds. The board will also review mill levy certifications. Land use hearings are scheduled for 1:00 p.m.
- Consideration of approval for the 2023 Budget
- Consideration of approval of Annual Appropriation of Funds for 2023
- Consideration of approval of the Mill Levy Certifications
- Land Use Hearings
The Board approved the 2023 County budget and the annual appropriation of funds. Commissioners also approved mill levy certifications for the county and several specific taxing authorities.
- Approved Elbert County 2023 Budget (3-0)
- Approved Appropriation of Funds for 2023 (3-0)
- Approved Mill Levy Certifications for Elbert County (3-0)
- Approved Foxwood Estate and Foxwood Ranches Mill Levy (3-0)
- Approved Meadows Station Mill Levy (3-0)
- Approved Sun Country Mill Levy (3-0)
- Approved all other Mill Levies in the Taxing Authorities in Elbert County (3-0)
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission is holding a work session to discuss the Economic Development Strategic Plan and Planning Commissioner Training. No public hearings are scheduled for this meeting.
- Work session: Economic Development Strategic Plan
- Work session: Planning Commissioner Training
County Commission
The Board of County Commissioners will review a final Housing Needs Assessment and discuss a proposed ordinance regarding contractor licensing. The board is also considering making the County Coroner a full-time position.
- Proposed ordinance and resolution regarding contractor licensing
- Resolution declaring County Coroner a full-time position
- Presentation of the final Housing Needs Assessment (HNA) Project
- Intergovernmental Agreement with Phillips County for Child Support Services
- Liquor License Renewal for Spring Valley Golf Club
The Board of County Commissioners approved several administrative resolutions, including the full-time status of the County Coroner and an updated open records request form. They also approved intergovernmental agreements for child care and child support services. A land use hearing for Prairie Ridge Buffalo Ranch was continued to February 2023.
- Declared County Coroner a full-time position (All in Favor)
- Approved updated Open Records Request Form (All in Favor)
- Approved Colorado Child Care Assistance Program MOU (All in Favor)
- Approved Intergovernmental Agreement with Phillips County for Child Support Services (All in Favor)
- Continued Prairie Ridge Buffalo Ranch Special Use by Review hearing to Feb 22, 2023 (3-0)
- Reappointed Roger Burton and Peter Hoogendyk as Planning Commissioners (3-0)
- Approved liquor license renewal for Spring Valley Golf Club (3-0)
- Approved November 16 and November 30, 2022 meeting minutes (All in Favor)
General
The Board of County Commissioners will attend a concept briefing regarding the Moorstead Residential and Commercial PUD Development Plan. No decisions will be made and no public comment will be heard during this session.
- Concept Briefing: Moorstead Residential and Commercial PUD Development Plan
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will conduct quasi-judicial public hearings regarding planned unit developments and metropolitan districts. The body will review evidence and apply regulation standards to make decisions on these applications.
- Public hearing for Bandera East PUD and Bandera West PUD Amendment to Independence PUD
- Public hearing for Independence 3 New and 3 Amended Metropolitan Districts and Service Plans
County Commission
The Board of County Commissioners is meeting to conduct a public hearing regarding the Elbert County 2023 Budget. This is the only action item listed on the agenda.
- Public Hearing - Elbert County 2023 Budget
The Board of County Commissioners opened and closed a public hearing to gather feedback on the proposed 2023 budget. No final vote on the budget was taken; the board is scheduled to consider approval on December 21, 2022.
- Approved agenda (3-0)
- Opened public hearing for 2023 Budget (3-0)
- Closed public hearing for 2023 Budget (3-0)
General
The Board of County Commissioners is holding a work study session. The meeting consists of a single item: receiving an update on the Economic Development Plan from consultants Better City.
- Economic Development Plan update from Better City
General
The Board of County Commissioners is meeting for a work study session. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss the Proposed 2023 Elbert County Budget.
- Discussion of the Proposed 2023 Elbert County Budget
County Commission
The Board of County Commissioners will hold a land use hearing for a special use request at 36124 County Rd 1. The board is also deciding on policies for fleet management and surplus real property disposal, as well as an agreement for inmate health care services.
- Special Use by Review for Hope Reigns Arabians (SU-22-0033) for a horse boarding and training facility for up to 45 horses at 36124 County Rd 1
- Amended and Restated Agreement for Inmate Health Care Services
- Policy for Disposal of Surplus Real Property
- Fleet Management Policy
- Intergovernmental Agreement with Kiowa Waste Water Authority regarding water services and infrastructure for Public Works Facility
The Board of County Commissioners approved a Special Use by Review for a horse boarding and training facility in Elizabeth. The board also adopted new policies for fleet management and surplus real property disposal, and approved an agreement for inmate health care services.
- Approved Special Use by Review for Hope Reigns Arabians horse boarding facility (2-0)
- Approved Intergovernmental Agreement with Kiowa Waste Water Authority for Public Works Facility (2-0)
- Approved Fleet Management Policy (2-0)
- Approved Policy for Disposal of Surplus Real Property (2-0)
- Approved Amended and Restated Agreement for Inmate Health Care Services (2-0)
- Approved CDHS County Computer Refresh Process (2-0)
- Approved October 26, 2022 meeting minutes (2-0)
- Tabled contractor licensing ordinance for public hearing at next meeting
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will conduct a quasi-judicial public hearing regarding a Special Use by Review for Prairie Ridge Buffalo Ranch. The commission will also address a pipeline item on the consent agenda.
- Public hearing for Prairie Ridge Buffalo Ranch Special Use by Review (case SU-19-0089)
- Consent agenda item regarding Pipeline
- Rattlesnake Restated Service Plan (case:SR-22-0058) rescheduled to December 20, 2022
County Commission
The Board of County Commissioners will discuss policies regarding fleet management and the disposal of surplus real property. The meeting also includes a review of the 2023 draft budget and a quarterly update from the Board of Health.
- Discussion on Fleet Management Policy
- Discussion on Policy for Disposal of Surplus Real Property
- Acknowledgement of the 2023 Draft Budget
- Liquor License Renewal for Singing Hills Liquor
- Quarterly Board of Health update
The Board of County Commissioners approved the consent agenda, which included a liquor license renewal for Singing Hills Liquor. The board discussed updates to fleet management and surplus real property disposal policies, both of which were deferred for approval at the next meeting.
- Approved Consent Agenda (3-0)
- Approved liquor license renewal for Singing Hills Liquor (3-0)
- Approved October 12, 2022 meeting minutes (3-0)
- Tabled Fleet Management Policy for approval at next meeting
- Tabled Policy for Disposal of Surplus Real Property for approval at next meeting
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a Special Use by Review application. The body will determine if the proposed facility meets adopted regulation standards.
- Special Use by Review for Hope Reigns Arabians aka Indigo Hills Equestrian (case: SU-22-0033) for a horse boarding and training facility for up to 45 horses at 36124 County Rd 1, Elizabeth
General
The Board of County Commissioners will hold a work study session to review the CTSI Five Year Loss Analysis and Pool Update. This is a snapshot of loss trends over five years. No decisions will be made during this meeting.
- CTSI Five Year Loss Analysis and Pool Update
County Commission
The Board of County Commissioners will discuss the 2023 budget process and a record retention policy. The board will also consider a request to reduce fees for Special District/Service Plans.
- Discussion on 2023 Elbert County Budget Process
- Special District/Service Plan fee reduction request
- Discussion on Policy for Record Retention Policy
- Update on Compensation Committee Progress
General
The Planning Commission is holding a work study session to discuss potential code changes. No current or pending applications will be discussed during this meeting.
- Discussion of potential code changes
County Commission
The Board of County Commissioners will discuss the 2023 budget process and the 2021 financial audit. The board is also considering changes to the development review fee schedule and a potential opt-out of the FAMLI program.
- Development Review Fee Schedule Changes
- Discussion on 2023 Elbert County Budget Process
- Discussion on 2021 Financial Audit and Possible Acceptance
- Possible action on Opt-Out of FAMLI Program
- Amended Intergovernmental Agreement concerning improvements to Legacy Circle
General
The Planning Commission and Board of County Commissioners will meet for a work study session. The body will discuss service plan changes for the Rattlesnake Fire Protection District and potential code changes. No current or pending applications will be discussed.
- Rattlesnake Fire Protection District Service Plan Changes
- Process, procedure, and code criteria
- Potential code changes
County Commission
The Board of County Commissioners will hold public hearings regarding 1041 regulation updates and a special event liquor permit for the Sheriff's Foundation. The board is also considering a record retention policy and a rezoning request for Elbert County Public Works.
- Public Hearing: 1041 Regulations Update & Revisions
- Public Hearing: Elbert County Sheriff's Foundation Special Event Liquor Permit
- Land Use Hearing: Elbert County Public Works Rezoning (case RZ-22-0028)
- Discussion: Policy for Record Retention Policy
- Ratification of Gray and Black Market Grant Funds Application
General
The work study session scheduled for September 6, 2022, has been canceled. The meeting was intended to discuss process, procedure, and Code criteria.
County Commission
The Board of County Commissioners will consider updates to 1041 Regulations and an intergovernmental agreement between the Elbert County Sheriff and the Town of Kiowa. The meeting includes a public hearing on record retention policy and three land use cases. These cases involve rezoning requests and a special use permit for sports fields.
- Snyder Rezone (RZ-22-0034): 29.5-acres from Agriculture Two to Agriculture Residential at 31141 Private Rd 23, Elizabeth
- Crickworld Cricket Fields SUR (SU-22-0005): Special Use by Review for three cricket sports fields at 24251 Crickworld St, Elbert
- Liscott Custom Homes Rezone (RZ-21-0082): 5 acres from Residential Agriculture-One to Commercial at 40900 Wind Spirit Lane, Elizabeth
- Public hearing for 1041 Regulations Update & Revisions
- Intergovernmental agreement between Elbert County Sheriff and the Town of Kiowa
General
The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a request to rezone land for industrial use. One other item regarding Metropolitan District service plans was postponed at the applicant's request.
- Public hearing for case RZ-22-0028: rezoning 17.41 acres of residential agricultural land and 10 acres of agricultural land to Industrial zoning at 11330 State Hwy 86, Kiowa, CO 80117
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will hold public hearings regarding land use and service plans. The body is reviewing a request to change the zoning of acreage in Kiowa and updated plans for metropolitan districts.
- Rezoning request (case RZ-22-0028) for 17.41 acres of residential agricultural land and 10 acres of agricultural land to Industrial zoning at 11330 State Hwy 86
- Public hearing for Independence New and Amended Service Plans for Metropolitan Districts
County Commission
The Board of County Commissioners will hold hearings on four land use requests, including rezoning and a special use permit. The board is also considering an open records policy and a continued public hearing regarding 1041 regulations update and revisions.
- Public hearing for 1041 Regulations Update & Revisions
- EDZ Site Plan for Road and Bridges shop facility at 11330 State Hwy 86, Kiowa
- Rezone request for 30-acres at 35055 County Rd 17, Elizabeth
- Rezone request for 87-acres at 43510 & 43520 Ptarmigan Ranch St, Parker
- Special Use by Review for three cricket sports fields at 24251 Crickworld St, Elbert
General
The Board of County Commissioners will meet for an informational work study session. No decisions will be made during this meeting.
- Work study session regarding a Concept Brief for EC West, located southeast of CR 174 and CR 29
General
The Board of County Commissioners is holding a work study session to discuss 1041 regulation updates. No decisions will be made and no public comment will be heard during this session.
- Work study session regarding 1041 regulation updates
General
The Elbert County Board of County Commissioners is meeting to consider a recommendation from the County Board of Equalizations' Hearing Officer. The remainder of the agenda consists of procedural items.
- Consideration of the County Board of Equalizations' Hearing Officer's Recommendation
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will hold public hearings to decide on a special use permit for sports fields and two property rezoning requests. Two of these items were continued from the July 19, 2022 meeting due to notification issues.
- Crickworld Cricket Fields (SU-22-0005): Special Use by Review for three cricket sports fields and training building at 24251 Crickworld St, Elbert
- Ptarmigan Rezone (RZ-21-0049): Request to rezone 87-acres from Agriculture (A) to Agriculture Residential (AR) at 43510 & 43520 Ptarmigan Ranch St, Parker
- Snyder Rezone (RZ-22-0034): Request to rezone 29.5-acres from Agriculture Two (A-2) to Agriculture Residential (AR) at 31141 Private Rd 23, Elizabeth
County Commission
The Board of County Commissioners will hold a public hearing on 1041 Regulations updates and revisions. The board will also consider a land use request to rezone property in Elbert. A discussion on the Open Records Policy is scheduled.
- Public Hearing: 1041 Regulations Update & Revisions
- Craven Rezone (RZ-21-0049): Request to rezone 39.5-acres from Agriculture to Agriculture Residential at 24625 County Rd 21
- Discussion: Open Records Policy
- Update on FY2021 Audit
- Update on Public Works Building
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a rezoning request for property in Elizabeth. Two other public hearings were continued to August 2, 2022, due to improper notice. The commission will also continue discussions on 1041 Regulations updates.
- Huck Rezone (RZ-21-0049): Request to rezone 30-acres from Agriculture Two (A-2) to Agriculture Residential (AR) at 35055 County Rd 17, Elizabeth
- Crickworld Cricket Fields SUR (SU-22-0005): Continued to August 2, 2022
- Ptarmigan Rezone (RZ-21-0049): Continued to August 2, 2022
- 1041 Regulations Update and Revisions
County Commission
The Board of County Commissioners will hold a land use hearing regarding a rezoning request for a property in Parker. The board is also deciding on a liquor permit for the Elizabeth Celtic Festival and updating county policies.
- Rezone request for 10 acres at 1016 County Rd 166 from Agriculture to Agriculture Residential
- Public hearing for Elizabeth Celtic Festival Special Event Liquor Permit
- Transfer of property ownership to Rattlesnake Fire District
- Noxious Weed Advisory Council Bylaws and Plan
- Social Media Policy
General
The Board of County Commissioners will hold a work study session to receive a progress update from the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). The discussion concerns a study monitoring residential wells in Elbert County.
- USGS water level monitoring study progress update
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a rezoning request for a property in Elbert. The body will also discuss updates and revisions to 1041 Regulations.
- Craven Rezone (RZ-21-0049): Request to rezone 39.5-acres from Agriculture (A) to Agriculture Residential (AR) at 24625 County Rd 21, Elbert
- 1041 Regulations Update and Revisions
- Crickworld Cricket Fields SUR (SU-22-0005): Continued to July 19, 2022, due to insufficient sign posting notification
General
The Board of County Commissioners is holding a work study session. The meeting consists of a kick-off session with a consultant regarding a Housing Needs Assessment.
- Housing Needs Assessment kick-off meeting with consultant
County Commission
The Board of County Commissioners will hold a public hearing regarding a supplemental appropriation for the 2021 budget. The meeting includes discussions on social media policy and noxious weed bylaws, as well as several land use rezoning requests.
- Public Hearing: Supplemental Appropriation 2021 Budget
- CORE Elizabeth Substation Rebuild: Rezone 1.7-acres from Agriculture to Industrial at 37475 County Rd 13
- Jimenez-Torres Rezone: Rezone 35-acres from Agriculture to Agriculture Residential on County Rd 162
- Liscott Custom Homes Rezone: Rezone 5 acres from Residential Agriculture-One to Commercial at 40900 Wind Spirit Lane
- Tenderfoot 2 Special Use Review for oil and gas pipelines
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider a request to rezone 10 acres of a 62-acre parcel. The request seeks to change the zoning from Agriculture (A) to Agriculture Residential (AR).
- Public hearing for TD Residence Rezone (case: RZ-18-0096) at 1016 County Rd 166, Parker
County Commission
The Board of County Commissioners will review internal human resources policies and discuss policy management and ballot initiatives. The meeting includes a scheduled session for land use hearings.
- Approval of Internal Policy on the Roles and Responsibilities of Human Resources Department
- Discussion on Policy Management
- Discussion on Policy regarding Ballot Initiatives
- Proclamation Recognizing Annual Amateur Radio Operators Week
- Land Use Hearings scheduled for 1:00 P.M.
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will conduct quasi-judicial public hearings to review several land-use requests. These include three rezoning applications and one special use request for pipelines.
- CORE Elizabeth Substation Rebuild (RZ-22-0010): Request to rezone 1.7-acres from Agriculture to Industrial at 37475 County Rd 13
- Jimenez-Torres Rezone (RZ-21-0074): Request to rezone 35-acres from Agriculture to Agriculture Residential on County Rd 162
- Liscott Custom Home Rezoning (RZ-21-0082): Request to rezone 40900 Wind Spirit Lane from Residential Agriculture-One to Commercial
- Tenderfoot 2 Pipelines (SU-22-0027): Request to connect Crystal Ruby well pad to Vulcan Well pad
County Commission
The Board of County Commissioners will hold a public hearing regarding the 2021 Year End Supplemental Appropriation. The board is also considering an open space agreement and discussing policies on management and ballot initiatives.
- Public Hearing - Year End Supplemental Appropriation 2021
- Consideration of Open Space Agreement
- Liquor License Renewal for Walmart
- Discussion on Policy regarding Ballot Initiatives
- Discussion on Policy Management