Elbert County public meetings in 2024
34 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
General
The Elbert County Board of County Commissioners will hold a special meeting to conduct a public hearing on 2024 Budget Supplemental Appropriations. The meeting agenda includes standard procedural items such as roll call and agenda approval.
- Public Hearing - 2024 Budget Supplemental Appropriations
County Commission
The Board of County Commissioners will consider the adoption of the 2025 budget and mill levies, along with several intergovernmental agreements and inmate health care contracts. The meeting also includes a land use hearing for a Christmas event.
- Approval of Elbert County 2025 Budget Resolution
- Certification of 2025 Elbert County Mill Levies
- Approval of IGA for County Line Road O&M
- Approval of Wellpath Inmate Health Care Services Agreement
- Land Use Hearing for Christmas in the Stix
Planning Commission
The Elbert County Planning Commission will convene to review a public hearing regarding an amendment to the Independence Planned Unit Development (PUD). The meeting will include a review of meeting minutes and a work session.
- Approval of November 12, 2024 meeting minutes
- Public Hearing: Independence PUD Amendment 4 (PD-2024-7520)
- Work session to follow public hearings
County Commission
The Board of County Commissioners will consider the 2025 Elbert County Budget and discuss several intergovernmental agreements regarding road maintenance. The meeting includes discussions on fire protection fees, open space options, and inmate health care services.
- Approval of the 2025 Elbert County Budget
- Land use hearings for Genesis RV and Boat Storage and Ingalls Rezone
- Discussion on Third Amended and Restated Agreement for Inmate Health Care Services - Wellpath
- IGA for Operations and Maintenance Plan of a portion of County Line Road
- IGA for traffic control infrastructure at CR 194 and Delbert Road intersection
General
The Elbert County Board of County Commissioners will meet on December 10, 2024 at 2:00 PM. The agenda includes a discussion and decision on accepting Spring Valley Ranch Roads. The meeting is open to the public.
- Discussion and decision on acceptance of Spring Valley Ranch Roads
Planning Commission
The Elbert County Planning Commission will conduct public hearings on two applications: the Ingalls rezoning (RZ-2024-2599) and the Christmas in the Stix special use request (SUR-2024-2522). The hearings will follow a quasi‑judicial process with staff and applicant presentations, public testimony, and a board vote. The agenda also includes approval of the October 15, 2024 meeting minutes and discussion of staff reports and consent agenda items.
- Public hearing on Ingalls Rezone RZ-2024-2599
- Public hearing on Christmas in the Stix SUR-2024-2522
- Approval of October 15, 2024 Planning Commission meeting minutes
- Consent agenda items (non‑controversial items)
- Staff report on Board of County Commissioners actions
General
The Elbert County Board of County Commissioners will convene an executive session to receive legal advice on litigation pending in Elbert County District Court. The discussion concerns the case between the Board and the Elbert County Sheriff’s Office (case no. 2024CV30091). No formal action will be taken during the executive session; any motions will be addressed after the session in the public portion of the meeting.
- Executive session to discuss legal strategy for case 2024CV30091 (Board vs. Sheriff’s Office)
General
The Elbert County Board of County Commissioners will hold an executive session to discuss potential purchase, acquisition, lease, transfer, or sale of property, as required by Colorado law. After the executive session, the board will consider any related actions in the public portion of the meeting. The agenda also schedules land‑use hearings, where staff and applicants will present applications and the board will take public input before making decisions.
- Executive session notice to discuss purchase, acquisition, lease, transfer, or sale of property
- Discussion and possible action on items related to the executive session
- Land Use Hearings scheduled for 1:00 pm, including staff presentation, applicant presentation, public input, and BOCC decision
County Commission
The Board of County Commissioners will consider updates to the 2019 Construction Standards & Specifications for 2025. The board will also hold land use hearings for several rezoning and special use requests. Other business includes a subdivision agreement for Spring Valley Ranch Filing 10.
- Land use hearings for Heartland Pines Wedding and Events (SUR-2024-1802) and Tailwind Crossing Rezone (RZ-2023-6236)
- Land use hearings for Triple Acres Rezone (RZ-2023-33442) and Industrial Tower West - Simla (VAR-2024-28526, SUR-2024-28526)
- Discussion on updating Elbert County Construction Standards & Specifications for 2025
- Possible action on the Second Amendment to Subdivision Improvement Agreement for Spring Valley Ranch Filing 10
- Hearing for EC East Metropolitan Districts and Service Plans
General
The Elbert County Board of County Commissioners will conduct a public hearing on the draft budget for fiscal year 2025. The hearing allows citizens to comment on the proposed budget before any board action is taken. The meeting also includes routine items such as call to order, agenda approval, and adjournment.
- Public hearing – 2025 Draft Budget
Planning Commission
The Elbert County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to re‑notice the Ingalls rezoning application identified as RZ‑2024‑2599. The agenda also includes a public hearing on the Elbert County Water Master Plan, a staff report on actions taken by the Board of County Commissioners, and approval of the October 1, 2024 meeting minutes. Consent agenda items are listed as non‑controversial and will be considered without discussion.
- Ingalls Rezone RZ‑2024‑2599 – re‑notice for public hearing (date/time TBD)
- Elbert County Water Master Plan – public hearing
- Staff report on Board of County Commissioners actions
- Approval of October 1, 2024 meeting minutes
- Consent agenda items (non‑controversial) slated for automatic approval
General
The Board of County Commissioners will hold a special meeting to receive 2025 budget presentations from each county department. No decisions or votes are scheduled for this meeting. Public comment will not be permitted. The meeting is open for public observation.
- 2025 budget presentations from each county department (informational only)
General
The board will hold a land-use hearing for the EC East Planned Unit Development and for the EC East Preliminary Plat. Staff will present the applications and the Planning Commission’s recommendation, followed by applicant and public comments, then the board will discuss and vote. The hearing is scheduled for 1:00 pm after any earlier agenda items.
- EC East – Planned Unit Development (PUD) land-use hearing
- EC East – Preliminary Plat land-use hearing
County Commission
The Elbert County Board of Commissioners will discuss the 2025 draft budget and the Town of Elbert drainage issue. The board will also vote on a contract for Clear Ballot voting systems and consider a development guide agreement amendment.
- Approval of Clear Ballot Voting Systems Contract
- Discussion on 2025 Draft Budget
- Discussion on Town of Elbert Drainage Issue
- Consideration of 3rd Amendment to Wild Pointe Development Guide Agreement
- Space-X Special Use by Review hearing
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will conduct quasi-judicial public hearings to find facts and make decisions based on adopted regulation standards. The body will review specific use and rezoning applications and discuss updates to regulations.
- Heartland Pines Wedding and Events SUR-2024-1802
- Tailwind Crossing Rezone RZ-2023-6236
- Industrial Tower West - Simla - SUR-2024-28526
- Triple Acres Rezone - RZ-2023-33442
- Regulations Update
County Commission
The Board of County Commissioners will conduct land use hearings regarding two rezoning requests. The meeting also includes discussions on voting equipment and the approval of executive contracts for the County Manager and County Attorney.
- Moorstead PUD Rezoning hearing
- Hillside Estates Rezone RZ-2024-5010 hearing
- Discussion on Clear Ballot Voting Equipment Contract
- Public hearing for Elbert County Sheriff's Foundation Special Event Liquor Permit
- Approval of Spring Valley Metro District 1 Roads for Full Acceptance
General
The Elbert County Board of County Commissioners will conduct an executive session to confer with legal counsel about pending or imminent court disputes and confidential matters. After the executive session, the board will discuss and may take action on any items raised. The meeting also includes the standard public comment period and a scheduled land‑use hearing at 1:00 p.m. if agenda items are completed earlier.
- Executive session to discuss legal matters with attorney under C.R.S. 24‑6‑402(4)(b) and (e)
- Discussion and possible action on items raised in the executive session
- Public comment period for citizens (up to three minutes per speaker)
- Scheduled land‑use hearing at 1:00 p.m. following agenda items
Planning Commission
The Elbert County Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing using its quasi‑judicial process. The hearing will consider a special‑use request from Space‑X (SUR‑2023‑28773), a rezoning application for Hillside Estates (RZ‑2024‑5010), and the final plat for the Elora development. After staff and applicant presentations and public testimony, the commission will vote on each item. The agenda also includes routine approvals of recent meeting minutes and standard procedural items.
- Space‑X special‑use request (SUR‑2023‑28773) – public hearing
- Hillside Estates rezoning (RZ‑2024‑5010) – public hearing
- Elora final plat – public hearing
- Approval of August 20, 2024 meeting minutes
- Approval of August 22, 2024 meeting minutes
General
The Board of County Commissioners will meet to conduct an executive session with the County attorney. The session will focus on legal advice and strategy regarding the Duvall vs. Elbert County litigation pending in Elbert County District Court.
- Executive session regarding Duvall vs. Elbert County litigation
County Commission
The Elbert County Board of County Commissioners will vote on a road use agreement for Hytek RV & Boat Storage. The meeting also includes consent agenda items such as a mineral lease extension with Lone Tree Partners and an engagement letter for legal services from Berg Hill Greenleaf Ruscitti, LLP. Discussion items cover a clear ballot voting equipment contract and a draft 2023 audit. Land‑use hearings will follow the regular agenda at 1:00 p.m.
- Ratification of Mineral Lease Extension with Lone Tree Partners
- Approval of Engagement Letter for Legal Services by Berg Hill Greenleaf Ruscitti, LLP
- Discussion on Clear Ballot Voting Equipment Contract
- Presentation and Discussion on Draft 2023 Audit
- Consideration of Approval of Road Use Agreement for Hytek RV & Boat Storage
General
The Board of County Commissioners will hold a work study session to hear budget presentations from each department. No decisions or public comments will be taken during this all-day event.
- 2025 Budget Presentations from each department
- Work study session for the Board of County Commissioners
- No decisions or public comment will be heard
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will conduct a quasi‑judicial public hearing to consider the rezoning of the Hillside Estates area. The agenda also includes a staff report on actions by the Board of County Commissioners, a consent agenda for non‑controversial items, and a period for citizen comments.
- Public hearing process and procedural guidelines
- Hillside Estates rezoning public hearing
- Staff report on Board of County Commissioners actions
- Consent agenda items (non‑controversial)
- Citizen comments
County Commission
The Elbert County Board of County Commissioners will hold a public hearing to decide on a special event liquor permit for the Elizabeth Area Chamber. The board will also discuss a mineral lease extension with Lone Tree Energy Partners, a policy for executive contracts, and a contract for clear ballot voting equipment. Additional action items include approval of minutes from August meetings and a quit claim deed for CR 150. Land use hearings are scheduled for 1:00 p.m., including a special use permit for Daryana's Backyard (SUR-2024-4167).
- Public Hearing – Special Event Liquor Permit for Elizabeth Area Chamber
- Discussion on Mineral Lease Extension with Lone Tree Energy Partners
- Discussion on Policy for Executive Contracts
- Discussion on Clear Ballot Voting Equipment Contract
- Land Use Hearing – Daryana's Backyard Special Use Permit (SUR-2024-4167)
General
The Elbert County Board of County Commissioners will meet on September 4, 2024. An executive session will be held to confer with the County Attorney on privileged legal matters under C.R.S. 24-6-402(4)(b). No formal action will be taken during that session, and any subsequent action will occur in the public portion of the meeting. The agenda includes discussion of the executive‑session topic as a possible action item.
- Executive session to discuss privileged legal advice with the County Attorney (C.R.S. 24-6-402(4)(b))
- Discussion and possible action on the executive‑session item after the session
Planning Commission
The Elbert County Planning Commission will meet to discuss and vote on a proposed rezoning for the Moorstead Planned Unit Development. The meeting includes a public hearing process and a work session.
- Public hearing on Moorstead PUD rezoning
- Approval of meeting minutes
- Work session
- Staff report on Board of County Commissioners actions
- Citizen comments
County Commission
The Elbert County Board of County Commissioners will consider several items, including a draft ballot language to extend term limits for the Assessor, Clerk, Surveyor, and Treasurer. Discussion items include a Spring Valley Ranch filing, a contract with Clear Ballot for an election voting system, and a quit‑claim deed for County Road 150. Action items also cover approval of the August 14 meeting minutes and a resolution certifying costs of prosecuting crimes.
- Discussion on approval of Spring Valley Ranch Filing 10 SIA
- Discussion on consideration of contract with Clear Ballot for election voting system
- Discussion on consideration of County Road 150 quit‑claim deed
- Approval of draft ballot language to extend term limits for Assessor, Clerk, Surveyor, and Treasurer
- Resolution certifying costs of prosecuting crimes
General
The Planning Commission is meeting to continue public hearings regarding the EC East project. The body will review the Planned Unit Development, Preliminary Plat, and Service Plans for Metropolitan Districts.
- Public hearing on EC East - Planned Unit Development (PUD)
- Public hearing on EC East - Preliminary Plat
- Public hearing on EC East - Service Plans for Metropolitan Districts
Planning Commission
The commission will approve minutes from four prior meetings. It will conduct a public hearing process and consider several permit applications. Items include an industrial tower special use permit, a backyard special use permit, and multiple EC East development proposals.
- Industrial Tower West – Matheson – Special Use by Review Permit
- Daryana's Backyard – Special Use by Review Permit (SUR-2024-4167)
- EC East – Planned Unit Development (PUD)
- EC East – Preliminary Plat
- EC East – Service Plans for Metropolitan Districts
County Commission
The Elbert County Board of County Commissioners will consider a series of action items, including the selection of new voting‑system equipment, the ratification of vendor status removals for Sheriff Norton and Kenneth Cardwell, and approval of road maintenance resolutions for Independence Roads. Discussion items include the Spring Valley Ranch Filing 4 Phase 2 road acceptance. Land‑use hearings will be held at 1:00 p.m. on an industrial tower special‑use permit, an economic‑development zone plan, and the Phantom Creek preliminary plat.
- Ratify notice of removal of vendor status for Sheriff Norton (violation of harassment and racial discrimination policies)
- Ratify notice of termination of vendor status for Kenneth Cardwell (violation of harassment and racial discrimination policies)
- Consider approval of selection of voting system equipment
- Approval of resolution accepting full county maintenance of Independence Roads, Phases 3‑7
- Discussion on Spring Valley Ranch Filing 4 Phase 2 road acceptance
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will hold a quasi‑judicial public hearing on a special‑use review permit for the Industrial Tower West project (Matheson). The commission will also consider and vote to approve the minutes from the June 4, June 18, and July 2, 2024 meetings. Additional non‑controversial items are placed on a consent agenda for automatic approval.
- Public hearing: Industrial Tower West – Matheson – Special Use Review Permit
- Approval of June 4, 2024 meeting minutes
- Approval of June 18, 2024 meeting minutes
- Approval of July 2, 2024 meeting minutes
- Consent agenda items (non‑controversial matters)
General
The Elbert County Board of County Commissioners will review the Hearing Officer's recommendations for the 2024 Board of Equalization tax appeals and the 2022 tax abatement. This item is listed as an Action Item requiring a board decision. The meeting also includes standard procedural items such as call to order, agenda approval, and adjournment.
- Consideration of Hearing Officer(s) recommendations for 2024 BOE Tax Appeals and 2022 Abatement
County Commission
The Elbert County Board of County Commissioners will approve routine reports and ratify intergovernmental agreements, discuss several possible resolutions—including county maintenance of Independence Roads and ambulance licensing—and hold land‑use hearings on service plans and a proposed RV & boat storage development. An action item will consider appointing a hearing officer for the Board of Equalization for 2024.
- Ratification of an IGA with Phillips County for Child Support
- Discussion and possible approval of a resolution for full county maintenance of Independence Roads, Filing 1, Phases 3‑7
- Discussion and possible approval of the Third Amendment and Restated IGA to Secure Transportation (Ambulance) Licensing and Inspection
- Land‑use hearing: Hytek RV & Boat Storage – Economic Development Zone Site Development Plan
- Consideration of a resolution to appoint a hearing officer(s) for the Board of Equalization for 2024
General
The Planning Commission is holding a work study session to discuss proposed regulation updates. No decisions will be made during this meeting.
- Discussion of Proposed Regulation Updates
County Commission
The Board of County Commissioners will review previous meeting minutes and an update resolution for appointments. The agenda also includes land use hearings regarding a rezoning request and a site development plan.
- Brewer Rezone RZ-2023-6305
- CR 166 Storage, LLC Economic Development Zone Site Development Plan
- Update Resolution for Appointments and Reappointments