La Plata County public meetings in 2023
3 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Board of County Commissioners - Business Meeting
The Board of County Commissioners unanimously approved revisions to the Declaration of Local Disaster Emergency policy and the Emergency Duty Compensation for Exempt Employees policy. The board also approved several consent items, including a $7,940 payment to Bayfield School District 10-JtR and a liquor license transfer.
- Approved revisions to Policy No. I.A.3 - Declaration of Local Disaster Emergencies (Unanimous)
- Approved revised policy no. IV.11 on emergency duty compensation for exempt employees (Unanimous)
- Approved transfer of hotel and restaurant liquor license to Cliffside Enterprises One, LLC (Unanimous)
- Approved Resolution 2023-24 to pay $7,940.00 from School Park Fund #226 to Bayfield School District 10-JtR (Unanimous)
- Approved appointment of Lynn Hyde to the Durango Urban Renewal Authority Board (Unanimous)
- Approved Electric Facilities Agreement Construction Contract with La Plata Electric Association (Unanimous)
- Approved new policy No. I.A.16 on Media, Public Communication and Statements (Unanimous)
- Repealed the Citizen Complaint Policy (Unanimous)
Wildfire Advisory Board - Regular Meeting
The board approved the August 2023 meeting minutes and confirmed the 4 pm monthly meeting time. Members reviewed Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP) responsibilities and discussed board member term lengths. A one-month extension for website verification was requested to gather subcommittee feedback.
- Approved August 2023 meeting minutes
- Confirmed monthly meeting time as 4 pm
- Requested one-month extension for website verification
Historic Preservation Review Commission - Special Meeting
The commission discussed planning for the 2023 Driving Tour, including potential hikes and advertising timelines. No formal votes were taken on substantive projects, and the Breen Recommendation remains pending legal signatory confirmation.
- Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
- Approved July 19, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)