Gunnison County public meetings in 2025

Gunnison County Housing Authority

The Board of County Commissioners will consider resolutions to establish fee and rate schedules for water and sewer services across multiple districts. The meeting also includes budget amendments for the county, the Housing Authority, and the Local Marketing District.

• Water and sewer rate resolutions for Antelope Hills, Dos Rios, North Gunnison, Somerset, and Tomichi divisions
• Resolution amending charges and fees for Integrated Solid Waste Services effective January 1, 2026
• FY 2025 budget and appropriation amendments for Gunnison County, the Housing Authority, and the Local Marketing District
• Discussion regarding ATV/UTV use on county roads in Somerset

The commissioners adopted Resolution 2025-5 to amend the Gunnison River Valley Local Marketing District budget. They also approved Resolution 2025-006 to amend the Gunnison County Housing Authority budget and Resolution 2025-35 to amend the county budget for fiscal year 2025. In addition, the board adopted eight resolutions (2025-36 through 2025-40) establishing new water and sewer fee schedules for several district divisions, all with unanimous votes.

• Approved Resolution 2025-5, amending the Gunnison River Valley Local Marketing District budget (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2025-006, amending the Gunnison County Housing Authority budget (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2025-35, amending the Gunnison County budget for FY 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2025-36, establishing sewer service fees for Antelope Hills Division (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2025-37, establishing water service fees for Antelope Hills Division (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2025-38, establishing sewer service fees for Dos Rios Division (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2025-39, establishing water service fees for Dos Rios Division (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2025-40, establishing sewer service fees for North Gunnison Division (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will consider amending the budgets for the county, the Gunnison River Valley Local Marketing District, and the Gunnison County Housing Authority for Fiscal Year 2025. The meeting also includes a discussion on ATV/UTV use on Somerset County roads and a rate study for the Gunnison County Sewer and Water District.

• Amendments to Gunnison County, Housing Authority, and Marketing District budgets for FY 2025
• Discussion on ATV/UTV use on Somerset County roads
• Water and Sewer Utility Rate Study for Gunnison County Sewer and Water District
• New fee schedules for Antelope Hills, Dos Rios, North Gunnison, Somerset, and Tomichi divisions
• New charges for Integrated Solid Waste Services effective January 1, 2026

The Board of County Commissioners adopted a series of resolutions that set new fee schedules for water and sewer services in the Antelope Hills, Dos Rios, North Gunnison, Somerset, and Tomichi divisions of the Gunnison County Water and Sewer District, and amended charges for integrated solid waste services. The same meeting also approved amendments to the budgets for the Gunnison River Valley Local Marketing District, the Gunnison County Housing Authority, and the overall Gunnison County budget for fiscal year 2025. All motions were carried unanimously.

• Approved Resolution 2025‑5, amending the Gunnison River Valley Local Marketing District budget (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2025‑006, amending the Gunnison County Housing Authority budget (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2025‑35, amending the Gunnison County budget (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2025‑36, establishing sewer service fees for Antelope Hills Division (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2025‑37, establishing water service fees for Antelope Hills Division (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2025‑38, establishing sewer service fees for Dos Rios Division (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2025‑39, establishing water service fees for Dos Rios Division (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2025‑43, amending charges and fees for integrated solid waste services (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to certify levies and revenue for Tax Year 2025 and Budget Year 2026. The board will also consider a credit application for Caterpillar Financial Services Corporation.

• Certification of Levies and Revenue for Tax Year 2025 and Budget Year 2026
• Credit Application for Caterpillar Financial Services Corporation for purchasing parts, tools, and equipment

The commissioners unanimously certified the 2025 tax‑year levies and revenues presented by local governments and authorized the chair’s signature and stamp on the certification document. They also unanimously approved the consent agenda, which included a three‑year credit application from Caterpillar Financial Services for purchasing parts, tools and equipment.

• Certified 2025 tax‑year levies and revenues; authorized chair’s signature and stamp (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
• Approved Caterpillar Financial Services three‑year credit application for parts, tools, equipment (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a joint public hearing regarding a residential subdivision proposal. The body will also conduct work sessions on wildfire code updates and another subdivision project.

• Public hearing for Starview Subdivision: 107 residential lots on a 96-acre parcel at Highway 135 and Cement Creek Rd
• Work session for WUI Code Updates to meet State Wildfire Resiliency Code requirements per Senate Bill 23-166
• Work session for Lower Verzuh Subdivision: 309 residential lots on 450 acres

Gunnison-Hinsdale Board of Human Services

The Gunnison‑Hinsdale Board of Human Services will approve the minutes from the October 21, 2025 meeting. It will receive an update on child welfare programs. The Board will discuss planning for its 2026 agenda before adjourning.

• Approve minutes from October 21, 2025 meeting
• Child welfare program update
• Planning for 2026 Board agenda
• Call to Order and agenda review
• Adjournment

The Gunnison/Hinsdale Board of Human Services approved the minutes from the October 21, 2025 regular meeting. The motion was moved by Commissioner Smith, seconded by Commissioner Houck, and carried unanimously. No other substantive actions were decided at this meeting.

• Approved October 21, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Gunnison County Housing Authority

The Gunnison County Board of Commissioners will review a consent agenda of administrative items, including intergovernmental agreements and contracts, and hold a public hearing on road construction standards. The Gunnison County Housing Authority will meet separately to adopt a resolution accepting the transfer of assets from the Gunnison Valley Housing Authority.

• Professional Services Agreement for Tourism and Prosperity Partnership ($3,125,000)
• Grant award for Mobile ID Devices ($12,000)
• Public Hearing on waiver of road construction standards
• Intergovernmental Agreement for Senior Transportation ($330,000)
• Resolution to accept transfer of Gunnison Valley Housing Authority assets

The Board unanimously approved a $3,125,000 Professional Services Agreement for the Tourism and Prosperity Partnership Work Plan. It also adopted the minutes from the November 18 and December 9 meetings. A consent agenda containing multiple intergovernmental agreements, grants and contracts was approved without dissent.

• Approved Professional Services Agreement for Tourism and Prosperity Partnership Work Plan ($3,125,000) – motion unanimous
• Approved minutes for November 18, 2025 and December 9, 2025 meetings – motion unanimous
• Approved consent agenda items, including Intergovernmental Agreement for US Highway 50 & CO Highway 135 Access Control Plan, $12,000 Mobile ID Devices grant, $10,000 firearm injury prevention grant, $109,344 CDPHE contract amendment, $42,500 United HealthCare Services statement of work, and $150,000 Eide Bailly master services agreement – motion unanimous

Board of County Commissioners

The Board approved a $3,125,000 Professional Services Agreement for the Tourism and Prosperity Partnership Work Plan. It also approved the minutes from prior meetings and a consent agenda that covered several grant awards and service contracts. All motions passed unanimously. No final decisions were made on the road‑bridge waiver request presented at the public hearing.

• Approved Professional Services Agreement for Tourism and Prosperity Partnership Work Plan ($3,125,000) – motion unanimous
• Approved minutes for November 18, 2025 and December 9, 2025 special meetings – motion unanimous
• Approved consent agenda items, including Mobile ID Devices grant ($12,000), Childhood Injuries firearm mini‑grant ($10,000), CDPHE contract amendment ($109,344), United HealthCare Services statement of work ($42,500) – motion unanimous
• Approved Daniels Fund Substance Abuse Prevention Grant ($50,000) – motion unanimous
• Approved Master Services Agreement with Eide Bailly for tax‑rebate consulting ($150,000) – motion unanimous
• Approved Memorandum of Agreement for Senior Transportation with Gunnison Valley Hospital ($330,000) – motion unanimous
• Approved Memorandum of Agreement for Senior Transportation with Mountain Express ($130,000) – motion unanimous
• Approved Intergovernmental Agreement for Winter Road Maintenance with Town of Mt. Crested Butte – motion unanimous

Gunnison County Housing Authority

The Board approved the 2026 budget for the Gunnison River Valley Local Marketing District, the Gunnison County Housing Authority, and the County of Gunnison. It also approved appropriations for each entity and set both a temporary tax‑credit mill levy and the regular mill levy for the county. Every resolution was carried unanimously.

• Adopted budget for Gunnison River Valley Local Marketing District (Resolution #2025-3) – unanimous
• Appropriated $3,716,730 for Gunnison River Valley Local Marketing District (Resolution #2025-4) – unanimous
• Adopted budget for Gunnison County Housing Authority (Resolution #2025-003) – unanimous
• Appropriated $57,097,739 for Gunnison County Housing Authority (Resolution #2025-004) – unanimous
• Adopted budget for County of Gunnison (Resolution #2025-31) – unanimous
• Appropriated revenues for County of Gunnison (Resolution #2025-32) – unanimous
• Set Temporary Tax Credit Mill Levy for County of Gunnison (Resolution #2025-33) – unanimous
• Set Mill Levy for County of Gunnison (Resolution #2025-34) – unanimous

Board of County Commissioners

The Gunnison County Board of Commissioners will hold a special meeting to adopt the 2026 budgets for the County, the Gunnison County Housing Authority, and the Gunnison River Valley Local Marketing District. The agenda includes resolutions to adopt the budgets and appropriate revenues for the fiscal year beginning January 1, 2026. The board will also set temporary and permanent tax credit mill levies for the county.

• Adopt 2026 Gunnison County Budget
• Adopt 2026 Gunnison County Housing Authority Budget
• Adopt 2026 Gunnison River Valley Local Marketing District Budget
• Set temporary tax credit mill levy for 2026
• Set permanent mill levy for 2026

The Board of County Commissioners unanimously adopted the 2026 budgets for the Gunnison River Valley Local Marketing District, the Gunnison County Housing Authority, and Gunnison County itself. It also approved appropriations for the two districts and set both a temporary tax‑credit mill levy and the regular mill levy for fiscal year 2026.

• Adopted Gunnison River Valley Local Marketing District budget (Resolution #2025-3) – motion carried unanimously
• Appropriated $3,716,730 for Gunnison River Valley Local Marketing District (Resolution #2025-4) – motion carried unanimously
• Adopted Gunnison County Housing Authority budget (Resolution #2025-003) – motion carried unanimously
• Appropriated $57,097,739 for Gunnison County Housing Authority (Resolution #2025-004) – motion carried unanimously
• Adopted Gunnison County budget (Resolution #2025-31) – motion carried unanimously
• Appropriated revenues for Gunnison County (Resolution #2025-32) – motion carried unanimously
• Set Temporary Tax Credit Mill Levy for Gunnison County (Resolution #2025-33) – motion carried unanimously
• Set Mill Levy for Gunnison County (Resolution #2025-34) – motion carried unanimously

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will conduct a public hearing regarding the proposed 2026 Gunnison County Budget. The meeting also includes a work session to interview candidates for the Planning Commission and Historic Preservation Commission.

• Public hearing for the proposed 2026 Gunnison County Budget
• Interviews for Historic Preservation Commission vacancies
• Interviews for Planning Commission vacancies
• Colorado River Water Conservation District update on Shoshone Instream Flow Acquisition
• Upper Gunnison River Water Conservation District update on Post 2026 Operating Guidelines

The Board of County Commissioners convened a special meeting on December 9, 2025 at the 200 E. Virginia Avenue meeting room. A public hearing was held to discuss the proposed 2026 Gunnison County budget. No motions, approvals, or votes were recorded during the meeting.

Planning Commission

The Gunnison County Planning Commission will review a major subdivision proposal for 311 residential lots and a minor impact land use change for Treasure Mountain Ranch. The meeting will also include the approval of minutes and a work session.

• Approval of November 6, 2025, Planning Commission minutes
• Work session on Lower Verzuh Subdivision (LUC-25-00004)
• Public hearing on Treasure Mountain Ranch (LUC-24-00008)
• Treasure Mountain Ranch proposes 4,900 sq. ft. maintenance barn
• Treasure Mountain Ranch proposes 5,000 sq. ft. new cabins

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings regarding a wireless telecommunications device and a land use change for Treasure Mountain Ranch. The body will also hold work sessions for residential and commercial projects in Ohio City and Crested Butte.

• Public Hearing: 85-foot wireless telecommunications device for Crested Butte Fire Protection District
• Public Hearing: Treasure Mountain Ranch proposal to consolidate 16 parcels into 9 and build four cabins and a 4,900 sq. ft. maintenance barn
• Work Session: Addition of a 5th owner-occupied unit to the Ohio City Store remodel
• Work Session: Proposed 1,497 sq. ft. secondary residence and 920 sq. ft. garage at 720 Hidden Mine Rd.

Board of Equalization

The Board will consider a public hearing on a resolution to amend the county standards for new roads and bridges. It will review several land‑use change applications, including a Brush Creek Townhome Plat Phase 2 and two boundary line adjustments. Commissioners will vote on a resolution to designate the Gunnison Area as a Special Area and adopt the Gunnison Area Plan and its regulations. Additional items include grant approvals and a land‑preservation fund agreement.

• Public Hearing: Resolution amending Gunnison County Standards and Specifications for New Roads and Bridges
• Grant Application: 2025‑2026 Emergency Management Performance Grant – $299,879.17
• Land Use Change Applications: Brush Creek Townhome Plat Phase 2 (LUC‑25‑00023); Boundary Line Adjustment – David Cook (LUC‑25‑00028); Boundary Line Adjustment – Discount Storage (LUC‑23‑00032)
• Resolution: Designating the Gunnison Area as a Special Area and adopting the Gunnison Area Plan and Special Area Regulations
• Gunnison Valley Land Preservation Fund Grant Agreement – Buck Creek Ranch Conservation Easement Project – $118,340

The commissioners adopted Resolution 2025-29, amending Gunnison County standards and specifications for new roads and bridges, effective Jan. 1, 2026. They also approved $2,000 from discretionary funds for additional emergency food boxes and authorized a dollar‑for‑dollar employee donation match up to $2,000. The board accepted the Assessor’s recommended values for two property tax parcels and approved the consent agenda and meeting minutes.

• Approved Resolution 2025-29 amending road and bridge standards (unanimous)
• Approved $2,000 discretionary funding for 70 additional emergency food boxes (unanimous)
• Approved employee donation matching funds, dollar‑for‑dollar up to $2,000 (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items including grant applications and agreements (unanimous)
• Approved Assessor’s recommendation of $4,017,210 for 2024 tax year, parcel 3255-031-25-011 (unanimous)
• Approved Assessor’s recommended assessed value for parcel 3255-031-08-003 (unanimous)
• Approved November 4, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved the November 18, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Gunnison County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on a resolution to amend the county's standards and specifications for new roads and bridges. Commissioners will consider a resolution designating the Gunnison Area as a Special Area and adopting the Gunnison Area Plan and its regulations. Several grant awards and land‑use change applications will also be reviewed.

• Public Hearing: Resolution amending Gunnison County Standards and Specifications for New Roads and Bridges
• Resolution adopting Gunnison Area Plan, designating the Gunnison Area as a Special Area, and approving Special Area Regulations
• Grant Application: 2025‑2026 Emergency Management Performance Grant – $299,879.17
• Award Letter: Boettcher Catalyst Grant for Juvenile Services – $5,000
• Gunnison Valley Land Preservation Fund Grant Agreement for Buck Creek Ranch Conservation Easement Project – $118,340

The commissioners approved Resolution 2025-29 amending Gunnison County road and bridge standards, effective Jan. 1, 2026. They also approved $2,000 for emergency food boxes, a dollar‑for‑dollar employee donation match up to $2,000, and the Assessor’s recommended tax values for two parcels. The consent agenda, including several grant awards, was approved unanimously.

• Approved Resolution 2025-29 amending road and bridge standards (unanimous)
• Approved $2,000 discretionary funding for emergency food boxes (unanimous)
• Approved dollar‑for‑dollar employee donation match up to $2,000 (unanimous)
• Approved Assessor’s recommendation of $4,017,210 for 2024 tax year parcel 3255-031-25-011 (unanimous)
• Approved Assessor’s recommendation of assessed value for parcel 3255-031-08-003 (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda item: $299,879.17 Emergency Management Performance Grant (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda item: $4,776 Lexis+ subscription agreement (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda item: $5,000 Boettcher Catalyst Grant (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Gunnison County Planning Commission will hold work sessions to discuss the proposed Gunnison Area Plan and its draft Special Area Regulations. It will also review the Starview Subdivision major‑impact application to subdivide a 96‑acre parcel into 107 residential lots (83 single‑family and 24 deed‑restricted) at the southeast corner of Highway 135 and Cement Creek Rd. The meeting includes approval of minutes from the October 23, 2025 session, an unscheduled citizens comment period, and staff announcements.

• Work session on SG-25-00001 – Gunnison Area Plan and draft Special Area Regulations
• Work session on LUC-22-00028 – Starview Subdivision: 96‑acre parcel, 107 residential lots at Highway 135 & Cement Creek Rd
• Approval of minutes from the October 23, 2025 Planning Commission meeting
• Unscheduled citizens period for general public comments
• Miscellaneous staff reminders and announcements

Board of County Commissioners

The Board will approve the October 21 minutes and consider a consent agenda that includes several contracts and grant agreements. Items on the consent agenda range from a $6,306 professional services agreement with Merrick & Company to a $137,107 contract for the Brush Creek Road Interchange project. Commissioners will also discuss an amended transportation authority agreement and a letter of support for a housing land‑banking application. A work session will address the 2026 county budget.

• $6,306 professional services agreement with Merrick & Company (Public Works)
• $137,107 contract for Gunnison Co – Brush Creek Rd Interchange (State of Colorado and CDOT)
• $26,000 intergovernmental agreement to disburse Colorado Opioid Abatement Council Grant funds to Montrose County (Juvenile Services)
• $4,464 amendment to Lexis+ subscription agreement with LexisNexis (Attorney’s Office)
• $131,582 Title X award from Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment

The commissioners approved the October 21, 2025 minutes and adopted the 2026 holiday calendar and meeting schedule. They passed the consent agenda, which included several contracts and opioid‑abatement grant allocations. The board also approved the amended Gunnison Valley Regional Transportation Authority intergovernmental agreement and a letter of support for a $2 million affordable‑housing land‑banking project. All motions carried unanimously.

• Approved October 21, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adopted 2026 Draft Gunnison County Holiday Calendar and BOCC Meeting Schedule (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items including contracts and opioid‑abatement grant allocations (unanimous)
• Approved amended and restated Gunnison Valley Regional Transportation Authority intergovernmental agreement (unanimous)
• Approved letter of support for Valley Housing Fund $2 M land‑banking affordable housing project (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners is holding a work session to receive updates on water conservation and wildfire councils. As a work session, formal action cannot be taken on these items.

• Upper Gunnison River Water Conservancy District (UGRWCD) update
• Colorado River Water Conservation District (CRWCD) update
• HB 1177 Roundtable update
• West Region Wildfire Council annual update

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a joint public hearing on the proposed Gunnison Area Plan and its Special Area Regulations, including an overview, staff presentation, deliberation, and public comments. The commission will also consider a Minor Impact Land Use Change (LUC-24-00008) for Treasure Mountain Ranch at 3881 Forest Service Road 314, proposing consolidation of parcels and four new residential units. Routine business includes approving minutes from four prior meetings, an unscheduled citizens comment period, and miscellaneous staff announcements.

• Joint public hearing SG-25-00001 on the Gunnison Area Plan and Special Area Regulations
• Minor Impact Land Use Change LUC-24-00008 for Treasure Mountain Ranch at 3881 Forest Service Road 314 – consolidation of 16 parcels into 9, four residential units and one maintenance barn
• Approval of minutes from September 4, September 17, September 18, and October 2, 2025 Planning Commission meetings
• Unscheduled citizens period for general public comments or questions
• Miscellaneous staff reminders and announcements

Gunnison-Hinsdale Board of Human Services

The Gunnison-Hinsdale Board of Human Services will approve financial reports and a Memorandum of Understanding with Prowers County for 2026. The meeting also includes updates on Community Service Block Grant and Adult Protection Services.

• Approve Memorandum of Understanding with Prowers County ($480)
• Approve Financial Reports
• Program Updates: Community Service Block Grant
• Program Updates: Adult Protection Services
• Next Meeting: December 16, 2025

The Board unanimously approved the minutes from the August 19, 2025 meeting. It also unanimously approved a Memorandum of Understanding with Prowers County, valued at $480, to handle after‑hours child welfare and adult protection calls. Additionally, the Board unanimously approved the State Fiscal Year 2024‑2025 financial report and authorized the Chair’s signature.

• Approved August 19, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved $480 MOU with Prowers County for after‑hours hotline (unanimous)
• Approved FY 2024‑2025 financial report and authorized Chair’s signature (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Gunnison County Board of Commissioners will vote on a resolution to adopt landing fees for general aviation aircraft at the Gunnison‑Crested Butte Regional Airport. The meeting also includes a consent agenda with several grant awards and service agreements, and a funding request for the Brush Creek Roundabout. Budget discussions for Public Works, Housing Authority, and the Sheriff’s Office will be held in a work session.

• Resolution to adopt landing fees for general aviation aircraft at the Gunnison‑Crested Butte Regional Airport
• Funding request for Brush Creek Roundabout (Gunnison Valley Regional Transportation Authority)
• Grant award of $30,000 from U.S. Department of the Interior (Public Works)
• Request for Applications $409,190.19 for Elevating Prevention in Colorado (Juvenile Services)
• Professional Services Agreement with Vector Airport Systems LLC – 19% of fees collected

The Commissioners approved three alcohol‑beverage licenses and adopted the minutes from the Oct. 7 and Oct. 14 meetings. They moved the firehouse replacement Memorandum of Understanding to a separate discussion, reaffirmed the County Manager’s signing authority, and then approved the MOU with the City of Gunnison. The board also approved a funding request letter to the Gunnison Valley Regional Transportation Authority for the Brush Creek Roundabout and authorized both a voucher payment of $7,279,694.51 and a cash transfer of $9,902,929.31, all by unanimous vote.

• Approved three alcohol beverage licenses (unanimous)
• Approved minutes for Oct 7 and Oct 14 meetings (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda except item 5 (Memorandum) for separate discussion (unanimous)
• Reaffirmed County Manager’s authority to sign firehouse contracts (unanimous)
• Approved Memorandum of Understanding for Firehouse Replacement Project, authorizing Chair’s signature (unanimous)
• Approved funding request letter to RTA for Brush Creek Roundabout (unanimous)
• Approved voucher report for $7,279,694.51 (unanimous)
• Approved cash transfer of $9,902,929.31 (unanimous)

Board of Equalization

The Board of Equalization will hear hearing officer recommendations for dozens of property appeals and assessor recommendations for stipulations and changes to properties. It will also discuss the Gunnison County 2026 Budget Draft Proposal #1 and schedule a public hearing on the budget. Finally, the board will review the audited financial statements for 2024 before adjourning.

• Hearing Officer Recommendations for properties appealed to the CBOE (multiple cases listed)
• Assessor Recommendations for stipulations to appealed properties
• Assessor Recommendations for changes to properties not appealed to the CBOE
• Gunnison County 2026 Budget Draft Proposal #1
• Gunnison County Audited Financial Statements 2024

The Board unanimously adopted the hearing officer recommendations for appealed properties and accepted the assessor's stipulations and other property adjustments. It also approved the 2026 staff budget draft and scheduled a public budget hearing for December 9. Finally, the Board accepted the audited financial statements for 2024.

• Adopted hearing officer recommendations for appealed properties (unanimous)
• Accepted assessor stipulations for appealed properties (unanimous)
• Accepted assessor recommendations for changes to non‑appealed properties (unanimous)
• Scheduled the 2026 budget public hearing for Dec 9 at 5:30 pm (unanimous)
• Approved the 2026 staff budget draft proposal (unanimous)
• Accepted the 2024 audited financial statements (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Gunnison County Board of Commissioners will consider the draft proposal for the 2026 county budget. The board will also schedule a public hearing on the budget and review the audited financial statements for 2024. In addition, the board will hear hearing officer recommendations and assessor stipulations for property tax appeals before the Board of Equalization.

• 2026 Budget Draft Proposal #1
• Schedule of Gunnison County Budget Public Hearing
• Audited Financial Statements for 2024
• Hearing Officer Recommendations for properties appealed to the CBOE
• Assessor Recommendations for stipulations to appealed properties

The Board unanimously adopted the Gunnison County 2026 Staff Budget Draft Proposal #1. It also unanimously scheduled a public budget hearing for December 9 at 5:30 pm. In the same meeting the Board adopted the Hearing Officer recommendations, the Assessor's stipulations for appealed properties, the Assessor's recommendations for non‑appealed changes, and the 2024 audited financial statements. All CBOE appeal decisions listed in the agenda were approved as presented.

• Adopted Gunnison County 2026 Staff Budget Draft Proposal #1 (unanimous)
• Scheduled Gunnison County Budget Public Hearing for Dec 9, 5:30 pm (unanimous)
• Adopted Hearing Officer recommendations for appealed CBOE properties (unanimous)
• Accepted Assessor stipulations for appealed CBOE properties (unanimous)
• Accepted Assessor recommendations for changes to non‑appealed properties (unanimous)
• Accepted 2024 audited financial statements (unanimous)
• Approved CBOE decisions for listed parcels (denials and adjustments as recorded) (unanimous)

Gunnison County Housing Authority

The Gunnison County Board of Commissioners will review and vote on items on the consent agenda, including contracts, grants, and lease agreements. A major item is the $1,576,086 amendment to the Standard Design‑Build Agreement for the Gunnison Landfill. Additional discussions cover a local liquor license renewal, a weatherization funding agreement for Mountain View Apartments, and public comment on county business.

• Amendment No.1 to ConsensusDocs 410 Standard Design‑Build Agreement for Gunnison Landfill – $1,576,086
• Professional Services Agreement with Good Knight Roofing, LLC for Blackstock Building – $143,419
• Concession, Lease, and Operating Agreement for non‑exclusive on‑airport automobile rental at Gunnison‑Crested Butte Regional Airport (Hertz Corporation)
• Grant Application from AAA Auto Club Group Foundation for Driver’s Ed – $14,250 to Juvenile Services
• Conservation Easement support letters for Stirrup Bar Ranch Phase 2 (Colorado Wildlife Habitat Program and NRCS‑ACEP)

The Board unanimously approved an alcohol beverage license for Kebler Corner Liquors and a Weatherization Funding Agreement for Mountain View Apartments, authorizing the Housing Authority Executive Secretary to sign. It also approved the meeting minutes, the consent agenda, and ratified a $1,438.95 Welcome Week sponsorship. Additional approvals included a townhome plat, a lot‑cluster consolidation, and letters of support for the Stirrup Bar Ranch conservation easement.

• Approved Alcohol Beverage License #03-10559 for Kebler Corner Liquors (unanimous)
• Approved Weatherization Funding Agreement for Mountain View Apartments, authorizing Executive Secretary to sign (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of the September 16, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items (unanimous)
• Ratified Welcome Week Sponsorship $1,438.95 from discretionary funds (unanimous)
• Approved Cox Teocalli Townhome Plat LUC-25-00020, authorizing Vice Chair’s signature (unanimous)
• Approved Lot Cluster LUC-25-00026 consolidating six parcels into a 14.5‑acre lot (unanimous)
• Approved letters of support for Stirrup Bar Ranch Conservation Easement Phase 2 (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board will consider a consent agenda that includes multiple professional services agreements, grant applications, and lease contracts. Notable items include a $1,576,086 amendment to the design‑build agreement for the Gunnison Landfill and a concession lease for an on‑airport car rental at Gunnison‑Crested Butte Regional Airport. The meeting also features land‑use reviews, conservation easement support letters, and a public comment period.

• Amendment No.1 to ConsensusDocs 410 design‑build agreement for Gunnison Landfill – $1,576,086
• Concession, lease, and operating agreement for non‑exclusive on‑airport automobile rental at Gunnison‑Crested Butte Regional Airport with Hertz Corporation (6/1/2025‑5/30/2028)
• Professional Services Agreement with Good Knight Roofing, LLC for Public Safety Center Building – $62,575
• Grant recommendation for San Juan Regional Council Grant – $50,000 for Substance Abuse Prevention Project
• Lot Cluster LUC‑25‑00026 for Patricia Ramsey (land‑use review)

The commissioners unanimously approved an Alcohol Beverage License for Kebler Corner Liquors and a Weatherization Funding Agreement for Mountain View Apartments. They also ratified a $1,438.95 Welcome Week sponsorship, approved the Cox Teocalli Townhome plat and a lot‑cluster consolidation, and authorized letters of support for the Stirrup Bar Ranch conservation easement. All actions were carried out with unanimous votes.

• Approved Alcohol Beverage License #03-10559 for Kebler Corner Liquors (unanimous)
• Approved Weatherization Funding Agreement for Mountain View Apartments (unanimous)
• Ratified Welcome Week Sponsorship for $1,438.95 (unanimous)
• Authorized Vice Chair signature and approved Cox Teocalli Townhome Plat (unanimous)
• Approved Lot Cluster LUC-25-00026 consolidating six parcels into a 14.5‑acre lot (unanimous)
• Approved letters of support for Stirrup Bar Ranch Conservation Easement Phase 2 (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Gunnison County Planning Commission will conduct site visits to evaluate three subdivision applications. The Henke Subdivision Minor Impact seeks to split a 3.63‑acre parcel at 511 Roper Lane into two 1.81‑acre lots. The Starview Subdivision Major Impact proposes a 96‑acre parcel at 48 County Road 740 to be divided into 107 units, including 24 affordable housing units. The Lower Verzuh Ranch Subdivision Major Impact proposes subdividing 450 acres into 31 residential lots ranging from 1/8 to 3 acres.

• Henke Subdivision Minor Impact: 3.63‑acre parcel at 511 Roper Lane, split into two 1.81‑acre lots
• Starview Subdivision Major Impact: 96‑acre parcel at 48 County Road 740, 107 units (24 affordable)
• Lower Verzuh Ranch Subdivision Major Impact: 450‑acre parcel, 31 residential lots (1/8‑3 acres)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a work session to hear updates and discuss several topics. Items include a Tourism and Prosperity Partnership Board update, a briefing on recent federal developments and county priorities from the offices of Senators Hickenlooper and Bennet, a discussion of winter parking permits at the Kebler Pass trailhead, and a conversation on added legislative priorities. No formal action can be taken during this work session.

• Tourism and Prosperity Partnership Board update
• Briefing on latest federal developments and Gunnison County priorities from Senators Hickenlooper and Bennet staff
• Discussion of Kebler Pass Trailhead winter parking permit
• Discussion of added legislative priorities

Planning Commission

The Gunnison County Planning Commission will discuss the proposed Gunnison Area Plan and its Special Area Regulations (SG-25-00001) in a joint public hearing with the Board of Commissioners. The meeting will also include approval of minutes from the September 4, 2025, commission meeting and a brief unscheduled citizens comment period.

• Approve minutes from the September 4, 2025 Planning Commission meeting
• Unscheduled Citizens: brief public comment period
• Joint Public Hearing (SG-25-00001) on the Gunnison Area Plan and Special Area Regulations

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a work session to review the LUC‑24‑00008 application from Treasure Mountain Ranch, Inc. for a Minor Impact Land Use Change at 3881 Forest Service Road 314. The proposal seeks to consolidate 16 parcels into 9, adjust three boundaries, and cluster new development—including four residential structures (5,089 sq ft) and a maintenance barn (4,900 sq ft) within a 1.9‑acre envelope in the historic Crystal townsite.

• Minor Impact Land Use Change application (LUC‑24‑00008) for Treasure Mountain Ranch at 3881 Forest Service Road 314
• Consolidation of 16 parcels into 9
• Three boundary line adjustments
• Clustered development of four residential structures (5,089 sq ft) and one maintenance barn (4,900 sq ft) on a 1.9‑acre site
• Site visit scheduled as part of the work session

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will consider a resolution to approve a loan transaction for Gunnison Valley Hospital D/B/A Gunnison Valley Health with PNC Bank. The meeting also includes a consent agenda with several professional services agreements, grants, and alcohol beverage licenses, as well as an appointment to fill the vacant County Treasurer position. Additional items include $125,000 grants for the Cement Creek Ranch Conservation Easement and the Pristine Point Long Lake project, and executive sessions on a transportation authority agreement and legal matters concerning the Wilder on the Taylor lots.

• Resolution to approve loan transaction for Gunnison Valley Hospital with PNC Bank
• $125,000 grant to Cement Creek Ranch Conservation Easement Project (Crested Butte Land Trust)
• $125,000 grant to Pristine Point, Lot 18 Long Lake Fee Title Project (Crested Butte Land Trust)
• Professional Services Agreement with Good Knight Roofing LLC for $9,506 (Facilities)
• Grant #8425 from Temple Hoyne Buell Foundation for $30,000 (Health and Human Services)

The commissioners unanimously approved a loan transaction for Gunnison Valley Hospital with PNC Bank. They also appointed Teresa Brown as the new county treasurer effective October 1, 2025. Additional unanimous actions included renewing two alcohol licenses, joining the national opioid settlement, designating a CCI legislative committee representative, funding two land‑preservation grants, and issuing a suicide‑prevention awareness proclamation.

• Approved loan transaction for Gunnison Valley Hospital with PNC Bank (unanimous)
• Appointed Teresa Brown as County Treasurer, effective Oct 1 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved Alcohol Beverage License #03‑01981 for Amie Mountain Lodge dba Inn at Arrowhead (unanimous)
• Approved Alcohol Beverage License #42‑95237‑0000 for 456 Entertainment dba Tully’s (unanimous)
• Authorized participation in New National Opioids Settlement via Form CL‑1762107 (unanimous)
• Designated Laura Puckett Daniels as CCI Legislative Committee designee, with Houck as alternate (unanimous)
• Approved $125,000 grant for Cement Creek Ranch Conservation Easement and $125,000 grant for Pristine Point Long Lake project (unanimous)
• Issued proclamation for 2025 Suicide Prevention Awareness Month (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a work session and a special meeting. The special meeting focuses on the delegation of authority for a federal grant agreement for Public Works.

• Grant Agreement for Fiscal Year 2024 Safe Streets and Roads for All Grant Program: $19,082,000 (County share $3,816,400)
• Interview for Gunnison County Treasurer/Public Trustee vacancy: Teresa Brown
• Gunnison Valley Health Board of Trustees update

The commissioners voted to delegate authority to County Manager Matthew Birnie to execute the Fiscal Year 2024 Safe Streets and Roads for All grant agreement, which provides $19,082,000 in federal funds with a county share of $3,816,400. The motion was moved by Commissioner Elizabeth Smith, seconded by Commissioner Jonathan Houck, and passed unanimously. No other actions were taken at the meeting.

• Delegated authority to Matthew Birnie for Safe Streets and Roads for All grant (unanimous)

Board of Equalization

The Board voted unanimously to deny the tax abatement petition (R074108) for the Stone Minor Subdivision. It also approved the August 26 special meeting minutes, the August 19 regular meeting minutes, and the consent agenda items, which include several professional services agreements totaling over $400,000. All motions were carried without opposition.

• Approved August 26, 2025 special meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted Assessor’s report to the Board of Equalization (unanimous)
• Approved August 19, 2025 regular meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items, including multiple professional services agreements (unanimous)
• Denied tax abatement petition R074108 (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The commissioners unanimously denied the petition for abatement of property tax account R074108. They also unanimously approved the consent agenda, which included several professional‑services contracts and a $50,000 health‑services grant. All votes were unanimous and the meeting was adjourned at 9:53 a.m.

• Approved Professional Services Agreement with Gunny Bear Ventures, Inc. dba Alpine Landscapes for $168,000 (unanimous)
• Approved Contract Amendment #2 for Health and Human Services (Parent Possible TGYS‑PAT Site) for $27,500 (unanimous)
• Approved Professional Services Agreement with DeLoera Cleaning LLC for $30,000 (unanimous)
• Approved Professional Services Agreement with Jackalope Services, LLC for $52,050 (unanimous)
• Approved Professional Services Agreement with T&A Enterprises for Courthouse facilities for $73,200 (unanimous)
• Approved Professional Services Agreement with T&A Enterprises for Public Safety Center Building for $16,200 (unanimous)
• Approved Professional Services Agreement with T&A Enterprises for Public Works Building for $16,200 (unanimous)
• Denied petition for abatement of property tax account R074108 (unanimous)

Board of Equalization

The Gunnison County Board of Equalization reviewed two senior property tax exemption appeals. Both applicants failed to meet the ten‑year residency requirement, which the board said is based on voter registration. The board voted unanimously to deny the exemptions for H. Kahanek and C. Niesman.

• Denied senior property tax exemption for H. Kahanek (CBOE# SR01, R003777) – unanimous vote
• Denied senior property tax exemption for C. Niesman (CBOE# SR02, R003882) – unanimous vote

Board of County Commissioners

The Gunnison County Board of Commissioners will hold a special meeting to hear appeals for senior property tax exemptions and a work session to discuss wildlife planning support tools, roads and bridge standards, and a quarterly sheriff update.

• Senior Property Tax Exemption appeals scheduled
• Quarterly Sheriff Update to be presented
• Wildlife Planning Support Tool discussion
• Roads and Bridge Standards discussion

Gunnison-Hinsdale Board of Human Services

The board approved the minutes from the June 17 regular meeting and the June 24 special meeting with a unanimous vote. The consent agenda, covering two state contracts totaling $26,532.10, was also approved unanimously. No other actions were taken.

• Approved June 17, 2025 regular meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved June 24, 2025 special meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved State of Colorado DHS contract $20,000 (unanimous)
• Approved State of Colorado Intergovernmental Agreement contract $6,532.10 (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board unanimously approved a $16,840,680.31 cash transfer and $5,275,290.90 in vouchers. It also approved the special event liquor permit, the full consent agenda—including several professional services agreements and budget increases—and accepted the Treasurer’s July report. Staff were directed to advertise vacancies for the Historic Preservation Commission and other open positions, and the Board agreed to fund up to $1,500 for the upcoming Welcoming Week events.

• Approved special event liquor permit (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items (unanimous)
• Approved vouchers totaling $5,275,290.90 (unanimous)
• Approved cash transfer of $16,840,680.31 (unanimous)
• Accepted Treasurer’s July 2025 report (unanimous)
• Directed staff to place ad for Historic Preservation Commission vacancies (unanimous)
• Authorized up to $1,500 funding for Welcoming Week activities (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a work session to receive updates on water management and research. The meeting includes discussions on drought releases and algal blooms. No formal action can be taken during this session.

• Blue Mesa Reservoir Harmful Algal Bloom (HABs) Study research findings
• Colorado River negotiations and potential 2026 Emergency Drought Release from Blue Mesa
• Upper Gunnison River Water Conservancy District update
• HB 1177 Roundtable update

Board of County Commissioners

The commissioners unanimously approved the consent agenda, including six alcohol beverage licenses and several grant and service agreements. They accepted County Treasurer Debbie Dunbar’s resignation effective September 30. The board corrected a recording error for lot cluster LUC‑24‑00032 and approved lot cluster LUC‑24‑00061. They also voted unanimously to forgo an additional public hearing and approved Resolution 2025‑25 permitting the Discount Storage commercial expansion.

• Approved six alcohol beverage licenses (unanimously)
• Approved Small Dollar Grant Award $48,181 (unanimously)
• Accepted Treasurer Debbie Dunbar’s resignation effective Sep 30 (unanimously)
• Corrected scrivener’s error and approved lot cluster LUC‑24‑00032 (unanimously)
• Approved lot cluster LUC‑24‑00061 at 60 & 90 Mystery Lane (unanimously)
• Decided no additional public hearing needed for Discount Storage expansion (unanimously)
• Approved Resolution 2025‑25 for Discount Storage commercial expansion (unanimously)
• Approved multiple professional services and lease agreements listed in consent agenda (unanimously)

Board of County Commissioners

The Gunnison County Board of County Commissioners met on July 22, 2025. Commissioner Smith ran the meeting. A motion to request an extension for filing the 2024 audit, as required by state statute, and to authorize a board member to sign the required form was moved by Commissioner Houck, seconded by Commissioner Puckett Daniels, and carried unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 8:32 am.

• Authorized extension to file 2024 audit and board member to sign form (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The commissioners unanimously approved the July 1 meeting minutes and the consent agenda covering multiple grant and service contracts. They also approved tax‑abatement recommendations for parcels R004083 and R004085, authorized a condominium plat (LUC‑24‑00060), and approved three land‑preservation easement grants. Finally, the board approved vouchers totaling $8,023,631.11 and a cash transfer of $10,302,887.79.

• Approved July 1, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items including grant and service contracts (unanimous)
• Authorized condominium plat LUC‑24‑00060 for Dizzy Gillaspey, LLC (unanimous)
• Approved tax‑abatement recommendations for parcels R004083 and R004085 (unanimous)
• Approved land‑preservation fund grants: Crossbar Ranch ($141,443), Wildcat Ranch ($120,014), Willow Creek ($86,443) (unanimous)
• Approved vouchers totaling $8,023,631.11 (unanimous)
• Approved cash transfer of $10,302,887.79 (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The commissioners approved a Special Event Liquor Permit for the Adaptive Sports Center, voting unanimously. They also approved the June 17, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous, with one member recused) and the consent agenda items covering multiple grants and contracts (unanimous). Additionally, the board approved a subdivision exemption for the O’Neal Revocable Living Trust parcel LUC‑25‑00006, also by unanimous vote.

• Approved Special Event Liquor Permit for Adaptive Sports Center (unanimous)
• Approved June 17, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous, one recusal)
• Approved consent agenda items including grants and contracts (unanimous)
• Approved subdivision exemption for LUC‑25‑00006 (unanimous)

Gunnison-Hinsdale Board of Human Services

The Board approved the minutes from the April 15, 2025 meeting by unanimous vote. It also approved the consent agenda, which included a contract extension (22-171376) for Hinsdale County and a Memorandum of Understanding with the Colorado Department of Human Services covering July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026. Both items were adopted unanimously.

• Approved April 15, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved contract extension 22-171376 for Hinsdale County (unanimous)
• Approved MOU with Colorado Department of Human Services, annual reaffirmation 7/1/2025‑6/30/2026 (unanimous)

Gunnison-Hinsdale Board of Human Services

The June 17, 2025 meeting of the Gunnison/Hinsdale Board of Human Services lacked a quorum because Commissioners Levine and Smith were absent. As a result, the approval of the meeting minutes and the consent agenda were postponed to a later date. No other actions were taken.

• Minutes approval postponed (no vote)
• Consent agenda postponed (no vote)

Gunnison County Housing Authority

The Board approved vouchers totaling $9,661,030.65 and a cash transfer of $9,589,067.05. It also set processing fees of $250 for amended and $500 for new special‑district applications, allocated the County Forest Payment to the school district, and approved a $132,537.60 weatherization contract for Mountain View Apartments. Additional approvals included $1,725 for port‑a‑potty funding at Daniel’s Hill, a condominium replat (LUC‑25‑00015), and a special‑event liquor license for the Gunnison River Festival.

• Approved vouchers $9,661,030.65 (unanimous)
• Approved cash transfer $9,589,067.05 (unanimous)
• Set processing fee $250 for amended service plans and $500 for new applications (unanimous)
• Allocated all County Forest Payment/Secure Rural Schools funds to the school district (unanimous)
• Approved weatherization funding agreement $132,537.60 for Mountain View Apartments (unanimous)
• Approved up to $1,725 port‑a‑potty funding at Daniel’s Hill (unanimous)
• Approved condominium replat LUC‑25‑00015, KJM Condos (unanimous)
• Approved Special Event Liquor License 3‑2025 for Gunnison River Festival (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The board unanimously approved several items, including a special event liquor permit for the Gunnison River Festival, the 2025 budget amendment for the Gunnison River Valley Local Marketing District, and a $132,537.60 weatherization funding agreement. They also set processing fees for water‑district applications, allocated forest‑payment funds to the school district, delegated reimbursement authority to the county CFO and VSO approvals, funded a $1,725 port‑a‑potty request, and approved a condominium replat. Finally, they approved vouchers totaling $9,661,030.65 and a cash transfer of $9,589,067.05, and accepted the Treasurer’s report.

• Approved Special Event Liquor Permit 3‑2025 for Gunnison River Festival (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2025‑2 amending Gunnison River Valley Local Marketing District budget (unanimous)
• Approved $132,537.60 weatherization funding agreement for Mountain View Apartments (unanimous)
• Set processing fee $250 for amended service plan and $500 for new application (unanimous)
• Allocated all forest payment/SRS funds to the school district (unanimous)
• Delegated reimbursement signature authority to CFO Melissa LaMonica (unanimous)
• Approved up to $1,725 port‑a‑potty funding at Daniel’s Hill (unanimous)
• Approved vouchers $9,661,030.65 and cash transfer $9,589,067.05 (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The commissioners unanimously approved an alcohol beverage license for Birdseye Enterprises. They also approved the consent agenda, which included nine grant and agreement items for health services, public works and other programs. Finally, the board unanimously approved a boundary‑line adjustment (LUC‑25‑00016) and a lot‑cluster amendment (LUC‑25‑00018) for local development projects.

• Approved Alcohol Beverage License #03-11784 for Birdseye Enterprises (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items – nine grants and agreements totaling over $800,000 (unanimous)
• Approved Boundary Line Adjustment LUC-25-00016 for Jim Kunes property (unanimous)
• Approved Lot Cluster LUC-25-00018 for Gunnison Bank & Trust Company (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The commissioners unanimously approved a voucher report for $3,608,285.24 and a cash transfer authorization for $8,277,231.03. They also approved a resolution supporting public lands and a special event liquor permit for the Arrowhead Volunteer Fire Department. The board decided not to pursue a road and bridge ballot measure this year.

• Approved Special Event Liquor Permit for Arrowhead Volunteer Fire Dept (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items including grants and contracts (unanimous)
• Decided not to pursue a road and bridge ballot measure this year (decision)
• Approved Resolution 2025-21 Supporting Public Lands (unanimous)
• Approved voucher report for $3,608,285.24 (unanimous)
• Approved cash transfer of $8,277,231.03 (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The commissioners unanimously approved the consent agenda items, including multiple contracts, grants and professional services agreements. They also approved the amended letter of support to Congressman Hurd, the Records Retention Schedule resolution, and a boundary line adjustment for Little Jackson LLC. The board directed the Community and Economic Development Director to move forward with the special area process for the Gunnison Area Plan and approved a $10,000 memorandum of agreement with the Roaring Fork Valley Wildfire Collaborative.

• Approved consent agenda items (contracts, grants, professional services agreements) unanimously
• Approved amended letter of support to Congressman Hurd unanimously
• Approved Resolution 2025-20 Records Retention Schedule unanimously
• Approved boundary line adjustment LUC-24-00040 for Little Jackson LLC unanimously
• Directed Community and Economic Development Director to advance special area process for Gunnison Area Plan unanimously
• Approved Memorandum of Agreement with Roaring Fork Valley Wildfire Collaborative ($10,000) unanimously

Gunnison County Housing Authority

The Board of County Commissioners approved the Agreement for Assignment and Assumption of Contracts for the Gunnison County Housing Authority. They also approved the Deed of Correction, the Termination of Lease Documents, and the Omnibus Closing Certificate for the Whetstone Housing Project. All motions were carried unanimously.

• Approved Agreement for Assignment and Assumption of Contracts (unanimous)
• Approved Deed of Correction for Whetstone land (unanimous)
• Approved Termination of Lease Documents for Whetstone land (unanimous)
• Approved Omnibus Closing Certificate for County bonds (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The commissioners approved the Agreement for Assignment and Assumption of Contracts for the Gunnison County Housing Authority. They also approved the Whetstone Housing Project’s Assignment and Assumption Agreement, Deed of Correction, Termination of Lease Documents, and Omnibus Closing Certificate, all with unanimous votes.

• Approved Agreement for Assignment and Assumption of Contracts for Gunnison County Housing Authority (unanimous)
• Approved Whetstone Housing Project Assignment and Assumption of Contracts (unanimous)
• Approved Deed of Correction for Whetstone land (unanimous)
• Approved Termination of Lease Documents for Whetstone land (unanimous)
• Approved Omnibus Closing Certificate for County bonds (unanimous)

Gunnison-Hinsdale Board of Human Services

The board unanimously approved the meeting minutes. Commissioners nominated and confirmed Laura Puckett Daniels, the current Gunnison County Board of Commissioners chair, to also serve as chair of the Board of Human Services. The board unanimously approved the year‑end financial report for the Board of Human Services.

• Approved meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Nominated Laura Puckett Daniels as Chair of Gunnison County Board of Commissioners and Chair of Board of Human Services (unanimous)
• Approved year‑end financials for Board of Human Services (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The commissioners unanimously approved an alcohol beverage license for Three Rivers Resort and amended the Gunnison River Valley Local Marketing District budget for FY 2024. They also adopted the county budget amendment for FY 2024, approved the consent‑agenda items covering several agreements and appointments, and authorized participation in the DOLA Best and Brightest Management Fellowship Program. The board denied the petition for tax abatement or refund for property tax year 2022 (R030724) and approved the Minor Impact Project LUC‑24‑00053 for the Dunbar Family Partnership Subdivision.

• Approved Alcohol Beverage License #05-23848-0002 for Three Rivers Resort (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution amending Gunnison River Valley Local Marketing District budget FY 2024 (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items including administrative services agreement, plan documents, appointments, and various contracts (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-17 amending Gunnison County budget FY 2024 (unanimous)
• Approved participation and matching‑fund allocation for DOLA Best and Brightest Management Fellowship Program (unanimous)
• Denied petition for abatement or refund of taxes for property tax year 2022, R030724 (unanimous)
• Approved Minor Impact Project LUC‑24‑00053 (Dunbar Family Partnership Subdivision) and authorized chair’s signature on plat (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners unanimously approved three new alcohol beverage licenses for Elk Creek Marina LLC. The Board also unanimously approved a consent agenda that included contract amendments, grant applications, a temporary road use agreement, and several professional services agreements. No other substantive decisions were recorded.

• Approved Alcohol Beverage License #04-00106 for Elk Creek Marina LLC dba Lake Fork Marina (6/3/2025‑6/3/2026) (unanimous)
• Approved Alcohol Beverage License #04-00107 for Elk Creek Marina LLC dba Elk Creek Marina (6/3/2025‑6/3/2026) (unanimous)
• Approved Alcohol Beverage License #03-01378 for Elk Creek Marina LLC dba Pappy’s Restaurant (6/3/2025‑6/6/2026) (unanimous)
• Approved Contract Amendment #3 (Health and Human Services) for $181,679.67 (8/29/2023‑6/30/2026) (unanimous)
• Approved Grant Application to CDOT for Gunnison County Substance Abuse Prevention Project ($140,144.40) (unanimous)
• Approved Temporary Road Use Agreement for Gunnison Nordic Club on 5/22/2025 (8:00 am‑4:00 pm) (unanimous)
• Approved Professional Services Agreement with Advanced Chemical Transport, LLC dba ACTenviro ($52,912.53) (unanimous)
• Approved Monitoring Service Agreement with Johnson Controls for Sawtooth Apartments ($600 annually) (unanimous)