Gunnison County public meetings in 2022
17 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Gunnison-Hinsdale Board of Human Services
The Board approved a Memorandum of Understanding with Prowers County to handle hotline calls for child welfare and adult protection services. Members also approved the financial report for the period ending October 31, 2022.
- Approved MOU with Prowers County for Child Welfare and Adult Protection hotline calls from 1/01/2023 to 12/31/2023 (unanimous)
- Approved Gunnison/Hinsdale DHS Financial Report for period ending October 31, 2022 (unanimous)
Board of County Commissioners
The Board approved new 2023 fee schedules for water, sewer, and landfill services. They also authorized grant applications for the Whetstone and Mountain View housing projects and adopted policies for secure behavioral health transportation. Additionally, the Board certified the 2022 mill levy and approved several budget amendments.
- Approved 2023 rate resolutions for landfill, water, and sewer services (unanimous)
- Approved grant application for $10M for Whetstone housing infrastructure (unanimous)
- Approved grant application for up to $1.5M for Mountain View senior housing (unanimous)
- Certified 2022 mill levies to the County Assessor (unanimous)
- Adopted Resolution 2022-56 regarding security transportation services (unanimous)
- Approved $90,000 Airport Lease Termination Agreement with Mark W. Warren (unanimous)
- Approved Region 10 Community Development Block Grant application (unanimous)
- Approved $11,000 grant from discretionary funds to the GV Heat Program (unanimous)
Board of Equalization
The Board of County Commissioners approved a $6.0M agreement for the Sawtooth Workforce Housing Project and two 1-lot subdivisions in Marble. The Board also transitioned the County Coroner to a full-time position and appointed two alternate members to the Planning Commission.
- Approved $6,039,908.46 agreement with Fading West Construction, LLC for Sawtooth Workforce Housing Project
- Approved Miracle Acres Lot 1 Subdivision (LUC-22-00002) (3-0)
- Approved Miracle Acres Lot 2 Subdivision (LUC-19-00051) (3-0)
- Designated Gunnison County Coroner as a full-time position (3-0)
- Appointed Eric Phillips and Annie Beall as alternate members to the Planning Commission (3-0)
- Approved MOU with Roaring Fork Valley Wildfire Collaborative (3-0)
- Approved liquor licenses for 456 Entertainment LLC dba Tully’s and Harmels Operation LLC dba Harmels Ranch Resort
- Ratified chair's signature on the 2022 Abstract of Assessment
Board of County Commissioners
The Board of County Commissioners designated the County Coroner as a full-time position. The board also approved two land use subdivisions in Marble and a wildfire mitigation memorandum of understanding. A public hearing was held regarding the proposed 2023 budget.
- Moved Gunnison County Coroner to a full-time position (unanimous)
- Approved Miracle Acres Lot 1 Subdivision LUC-22-00002 (unanimous)
- Approved Miracle Acres Lot 2 Subdivision LUC-19-00051 (unanimous)
- Approved MOU with Roaring Fork Valley Wildfire Collaborative (unanimous)
- Appointed Eric Phillips and Annie Beall as alternate Planning Commission members (unanimous)
- Approved $6,039,908.46 agreement with Fading West Construction for Sawtooth Workforce Housing (unanimous)
- Approved liquor licenses for 456 Entertainment LLC dba Tully’s and Harmels Operation LLC dba Harmels Ranch Resort (unanimous)
- Ratified chair's signature on the 2022 Abstract of Assessment (unanimous)
Board of County Commissioners
The Board of County Commissioners approved the November 2022 accounts payable and October 2022 cash transfers. The board also accepted the Treasurer's Report. Discussion occurred regarding sales tax revenue trends in unincorporated areas.
- Accepted Treasurer’s Report
- Approved November 2022 vouchers in the amount of $6,344,969.11 (unanimous)
- Approved October 2022 cash transfers in the amount of $10,109,336.41 (unanimous)
Board of County Commissioners
The Board of County Commissioners unanimously denied a subdivision application to maintain the highway corridor. They also approved a boundary line adjustment for the Sawtooth Phase I project and authorized several professional service agreements via the consent agenda.
- Denied Subdivision Application LUC-20-00037 (unanimous)
- Approved Sawtooth Phase I Boundary Line Adjustment Plat (unanimous)
- Approved Consent Agenda including 12 items (unanimous)
- Approved $294,317 contract for Christopher Klein Construction for horse stall building expansion
- Approved $50,000 contract for Gunnison Valley Driver’s Education
- Approved $300,000 MOA for senior transportation services
- Approved Planning Commission applicant interviews for November 22nd
- Scheduled special budget adoption meeting for December 15th
Board of County Commissioners
The Board approved the 2023 meeting schedule and a $440,000 grant for airport ramp rehabilitation. The Board also voted to send a letter of support to the Town of Crested Butte regarding the operation of its RV dump station. Additionally, a liquor license for Red Mountain Liquors was approved.
- Approved alcohol beverage license for Red Mountain Liquors, Inc. (unanimous)
- Approved $440,000 CDOT grant for General Aviation Ramp Rehabilitation with $48,889 local match (unanimous)
- Approved $50,000 STEPP LHA Mini Application (unanimous)
- Approved $39,000 contract with Concrete Conservation, LLC for manhole sealing (unanimous)
- Approved $20,000 grant application for City of Gunnison early childhood and multicultural offices (unanimous)
- Adopted the 2023 BOCC Meeting Schedule (unanimous)
- Approved developing correspondence supporting the Town of Crested Butte keeping its RV dump station open (unanimous)
- Designated Rick Lamport as Project Director for grant CDAG # 23-GUC-01 (unanimous)
Board of Equalization
The Board of Equalization decided on several property valuation appeals and approved a $19 million value stipulation for a portfolio of 280 properties owned by Boxer F2 LP. The board also approved 14 assessor-recommended adjustments for properties that were not appealed.
- Accepted $19M value stipulation for Boxer F2 LP (280 properties) (unanimous)
- Adjusted value of CBOE #02 (R044150) to $391,860 (unanimous)
- Denied appeal for CBOE #03 (R003490) at $1,240,530 (unanimous)
- Denied appeal for CBOE #04 (R033562) at $69,920 (unanimous)
- Denied appeal for CBOE #05 (R033563) at $69,920 (unanimous)
- Adjusted value of CBOE #06 (R033564) to $43,180 (unanimous)
- Approved 14 assessor-recommended adjustments for non-appealed accounts (unanimous)
Board of County Commissioners
The Board of County Commissioners will vote on adopting the 2020 Model Traffic Code and a resolution regarding open fire bans. The body is also reviewing several grant applications and a townhome plat approval.
- FAA Grant Application for Gunnison-Crested Butte Regional Airport terminal renovation: $1,000,000
- Adoption of Ordinance No. 18 regulating traffic via the 2020 Model Traffic Code
- Energy Impact Assistance Fund grant for South 14th Street Housing HVAC systems: $200,000
- Mountain Shelters Townhomes Plat approval for Lot 29, Block 2, Crested Butte South
- Consulting services agreement with Gunnison Conservation District for a Wildlife Biologist: up to $12,000
Board of County Commissioners
The Board of County Commissioners will conduct a special meeting for treasurer reports followed by a work session. Discussion topics include water quality modifications, a mental health merger update, and sage-grouse guidelines. The afternoon includes several interviews for various county boards and commissions.
- Marshall Creek Temporary Modifications update
- Center for Mental Health merger with AXIS Health Systems update
- Gunnison Basin Sage-grouse Strategic Committee Guidelines discussion
- Interviews for Extension Advisory Board, Historic Preservation Commission, and Planning Commission
Board of County Commissioners
The Board of County Commissioners will consider a new ordinance adopting the 2020 Model Traffic Code. The meeting also includes a public hearing for a street and alley vacation request and discussion regarding two-lot clusters in Ohio City.
- Public Hearing: Street and Alley Vacation Request in Ohio City
- Discussion: Two Lot Clusters in Ohio City (LUC-21-00056)
- Introduction: Ordinance adopting the 2020 Model Traffic Code
- Consent Agenda: $45,390 Memorandum of Agreement with Crystal River Chamber of Commerce
- Consent Agenda: $6,000 financial assistance to Gunnison Conservation District
Board of County Commissioners
The Board of County Commissioners will conduct a work session covering several agency reports. Discussions include updates from water districts, the CSU Extension Office, and emergency management performance.
- Colorado River Water Conservation District Report
- Colorado State University Extension Office 2021 highlights
- Cheatgrass Treatment Coordinator Scope of Work Draft
- HB1177 Gunnison Basin Roundtable Report
- Upper Gunnison River Water Conservancy District Report
Board of County Commissioners
The Board of County Commissioners will consider resolutions to establish fee and rate schedules for water and sewer services across several district divisions. The meeting includes a series of financial assistance agreements for local nonprofits and an executive session regarding a workforce housing project on South 14th Street.
- Resolutions for water and sewer fee schedules in Antelope Hills, Dos Rios, North Gunnison, Somerset, and Tomichi divisions
- GOCO Trust Fund Grant for a Fellowship Program: $150,000
- Contract amendment for Family Child Care Homes and Resource and Referral: $89,280
- Financial assistance agreements for various nonprofits ranging from $4,500 to $12,000
- Executive session regarding property interests for the South 14th Street Workforce Housing Project
Board of County Commissioners
The Board of County Commissioners is holding a work session to discuss several projects and policy updates. Because this is a work session, formal action cannot be taken on the items. The meeting includes reviews of utility fees, traffic codes, and forest agreements.
- Proposed Utility Investment (Tap) Fee Changes
- Model Traffic Code/Ordinance discussion
- Mt. Crested Butte Master Plan presentation
- Los Alamos National Laboratory SAIL/SPLASH Project
- White River Forest Agreement for Summer Employees
Board of County Commissioners
The Board of County Commissioners will consider a resolution regarding license requirements for building contractors. The meeting includes several contract approvals and a presentation on the annexation of three parcels on the north boundary of the City of Gunnison.
- Public hearing and resolution for building contractor license requirements
- Mosquito Management Services contract with Vector Disease Control International, LLC for $100,587.66 in 2022
- Vexcel Data Product quotation from Sanborn Map Company for $40,562.31
- Intergovernmental Agreement for COVID-19 vaccine access grant monies for $35,000
- Boundary line adjustment for Hugo Living Trust and Spann Ranches (LUC-21-00066)
Board of County Commissioners
The Board of County Commissioners is holding a work session to discuss economic recovery and environmental projects. As a work session, formal action cannot be taken on these items.
- COVID-19 Economic Recovery Update
- Gunnison Stewardship Fund, Sustainable Tourism and Outdoor Recreation (STOR) Corps, and STOR Committee Update
- Mt. Emmons and Coal Creek Project; Water Quality Update
Board of County Commissioners
The Board of County Commissioners will conduct annual reorganization, including designating a Chairperson and Vice Chairperson for 2022. The meeting also includes interviews for the Gunnison Valley Hospital Board of Trustees and several appointments to regional boards and committees.
- Designation of 2022 BOCC Chairperson and Vice Chairperson
- Interviews for Kathleen Gentry, Mark Kaufman, and Polly Oberosler for Gunnison Valley Hospital Board of Trustees
- Alcohol Beverage License #42-95237-0000 for 456 Entertainment, LLC (Tully’s) in Crested Butte
- Resolution to extend authorization for ATV, OHV, and UTV use on a portion of County Road #3
- Assignment of Option between the Gunnison County Housing Authority and the Board of County Commissioners