La Plata County public meetings in 2024

Board of County Commissioners - Special Business Meeting

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to consider the certification of levies and revenues for the 2025 budget year. The board will also review appointments to a tax committee and a road engineering agreement.

• Certification of Levies and Revenues for budget year 2025
• Intergovernmental Agreement with Town of Ignacio for engineering of County Roads 320, 320A, and 320B
• Appointments to the Lodging Tax Committee

Board of County Commissioners - Board Discussion Time

The La Plata County Board of County Commissioners will meet to discuss traffic improvements for the Forest Lakes Metro District main entrance on County Road 501. Staff will present a proposal for the county to provide labor and equipment to pave aprons in the right-of-way, while the district covers material costs. The board will also receive an annual water rights report and an information technology update.

• Public Works to assist Forest Lakes Metro District with entrance improvements on County Road 501
• 2024 Annual Water Rights Report presentation
• Information Technology Update
• Board Discussion & Liaison Updates with Commissioners
• Board Discussion & Updates with Chuck Stevens and Sheryl Rogers

Community Corrections Board - Screening Committee

The La Plata County Community Corrections Board Screening Committee will first approve the minutes from its December 4 meeting. It will then enter an executive session to review confidential parole and pre‑sentence investigation reports and to screen a list of client applications, making accept or deny decisions. The outcomes will be recorded in the executive‑session minutes, which the public can request.

• Approve minutes from the December 4, 2024 CCB Screening Committee meeting
• Executive session to review confidential parole records and PSI reports
• Screening of client applications: James Waterman (DOC #119054), Kyle Carter (Case #24CR300), Xavier Jaime (Case #21CR6), Michael Medina (Case #23CR370), Ricky Southern (Case #24CR207)
• Screening of client applications: Tyler Burnett (Case #24CR18), Adrian Gomez (DOC #108873), Robert Moring (DOC #191780), Izel Trujillo (DOC #98070)

Board of County Commissioners - Planning Meeting

The La Plata County Board of Commissioners will meet to consider a proposed amendment to the Land Use Code that would reduce setback requirements for Recycling Processing Facilities, Salvage Yards, and Junk Yards.

• Proposed amendment to Land Use Code Chapter 73 regarding setbacks
• Public comment deadline: 5:00 PM Wednesday preceding the meeting
• Meeting held in-person and online via Zoom

La Plata County Board of Health - Public Notice

The La Plata County Board of Health will meet with its staff for a teambuilding social event. The gathering is scheduled for Tuesday, December 17, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. It will be held in the DoubleTree Hilton Riverview Conference Room, 501 Camino Del Rio, Durango. No policy decisions or agenda items are listed beyond this event.

• Teambuilding social event – DoubleTree Hilton Riverview Conference Room, 501 Camino Del Rio, Durango

Durango Hills Road Improvement District - Business Meeting

The Durango Hills Road Improvement District board will consider DHRID-2024-4, which corrects scrivener's errors in Resolution DHRID#1-2024-3. That original resolution levied property taxes for 2024 to help defray district costs for the 2025 budget year. The correction was requested by Aaron Hyatt of the Finance Department.

• Approve Resolution DHRID#1-2024-4 correcting scrivener's errors in the 2024 property tax levy

La Plata County Palo Verde Public Improvement District #3 - Business Meeting

The La Plata County Palo Verde Public Improvement District #3 board will consider routine items such as approval of the agenda, identification of conflicts of interest, and approval of minutes. The primary decision is the approval of Resolution PID3R-2024-7, which corrects scrivener's errors in Resolution PID3R-2024-6 and reaffirms the levy of property taxes for 2024 to help defray costs for the 2025 budget year. The meeting will be held in person and via Zoom.

• Approval of Resolution PID3R-2024-7 correcting scrivener's errors and reaffirming 2024 property tax levy for 2025 budget
• Approval of agenda
• Identification of potential or perceived conflicts of interest
• Approval of minutes
• Consent items (general approvals)

The La Plata County Palo Verde Public Improvement District #3 board unanimously approved Resolution No. PID3R-2024-7, which corrects scrivener's errors in a prior resolution while reaffirming the 2024 property tax levy for the 2025 budget year. The meeting was otherwise procedural, with no other substantive decisions made.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. PID3R-2024-7 correcting scrivener's errors and reaffirming 2024 property tax levy (unanimous)

Planning Commission - Regular Meeting

The La Plata County Planning Commission will hold public hearings on several subdivision proposals, including the Dodd Minor Subdivision and Freed Subdivision. It will also review a conceptual plan for Glacier Club Area R and a preliminary development plan to create six single‑family lots in that area. Additionally, the commission will consider a sketch plan for an outdoor U‑Haul storage and service site at 104 Chicken Hawk Ln.

• Project #PL20230204 – Dodd Minor Subdivision: split a 27.9‑acre parcel into three parcels (5.12, 4.72, 18.23 acres) at 3258 CR 514, Bayfield, CO.
• Project #PL20230114 – Freed Subdivision: split a 47.95‑acre parcel into two parcels at 7645 CR 250, Durango, CO.
• Project #PL20230272 – Glacier Club Area R Conceptual Plan: 19 single‑family lots in two phases off Glacier Club Dr., Durango, CO.
• Project #PL20240046 – Rima U‑Haul Sketch Plan: outdoor storage, shop, and vehicle pick‑up/drop‑off at 104 Chicken Hawk Ln, Ignacio, CO.
• Project #PL20240054 – Glacier Club Area R Phase 1 Preliminary Development Plan: subdivide a parcel into six single‑family lots off Glacier Club Dr., Durango, CO.

The La Plata County Planning Commission unanimously approved all four projects on its agenda: two minor subdivisions (Dodd and Freed), the Glacier Club Area R conceptual plan, and the Rima U-Haul sketch plan. The commission also approved the Glacier Club Area R Phase 1 preliminary development plan for six residential lots. Public comment focused on concerns about the 2017 reclassification of major land uses to minor in the Animas Valley, with residents requesting restoration of the major classification and a moratorium on special use applications.

• Approved Dodd Minor Subdivision, splitting 27.9 acres into 3 parcels (5-0)
• Approved Freed Subdivision, splitting 47.95 acres into 2 parcels (5-0)
• Approved Glacier Club Area R Conceptual Plan for 19 single-family lots (5-0)
• Approved Rima U-Haul Sketch Plan for outdoor storage and rental facility (5-0)
• Approved Glacier Club Area R Phase 1 Preliminary Development Plan for 6 lots (5-0)

Board of County Commissioners - Board Discussion Time

The La Plata County Board will hear a Public Health report on 2024 service usage and a proposal to keep health locations open Monday‑Thursday 8:00‑12:00 and 1:00‑4:30 in 2025. Staff will present a reimbursement agreement that would have SIMCOE LLC reimburse the County for consultant fees on two minor oil‑and‑gas projects (Boone Pad and Smith 01‑20 2). A flood‑risk study will also be presented, followed by liaison and commissioner updates.

• Public Health Hours of Operation report – 902 visits June 1‑Aug 31, proposal for 2025 hours Monday‑Thursday 8:00‑12:00 and 1:00‑4:30
• Reimbursement Agreement – Oil and Gas Consultant Fees for SIMCOE LLC projects PL2024‑0043 Boone Pad and PL2024‑0044 Smith 01‑20 2
• Flood Risk Study presentation by Todd Beattie and Aaron McKelvey
• Board Discussion & Liaison Updates with Commissioners
• Board Discussion & Updates with Chuck Stevens and Sheryl Rogers

Board of County Commissioners - Special Planning Meeting

The Board of County Commissioners is holding a special planning meeting to review two specific development projects. The board will decide on a preliminary plat and a preliminary plan.

• Project #PL2023-0047: Trumble Ridge Subdivision preliminary plat
• Project #PL2022-0004: Bondad U-Store preliminary plan

Durango Hills Road Improvement District - Business Meeting

The Durango Hills Road Improvement District Board will hold a public hearing to consider three resolutions related to its 2025 budget. The items include adopting the district’s 2025 budget, appropriating funds for that budget, and levying property taxes in 2024 to fund the upcoming fiscal year. All items were requested by Aaron Hyatt of the Finance Department.

• Resolution DHRID-2024-1 – Adoption of the Durango Hills Road Improvement District 2025 Budget (requested by Aaron Hyatt, Finance Department)
• Resolution DHRID-2024-2 – Appropriation of sums of money for the Durango Hills Road Improvement District 2025 Budget (requested by Aaron Hyatt, Finance Department)
• Resolution DHRID-2024-3 – Levying property taxes for 2024 to help defray costs for the 2025 budget year (requested by Aaron Hyatt, Finance Department)

La Plata County Palo Verde Public Improvement District #3 - Business Meeting

The La Plata County Palo Verde Public Improvement District #3 board will hold a public hearing to consider three resolutions concerning its 2025 budget. The items include adopting the district’s 2025 budget, appropriating sums of money for that budget, and levying property taxes in 2024 to help defray costs for the 2025 budget. All three resolutions were requested by Aaron Hyatt of the Finance Department.

• PID3R-2024-4 – Consideration of Resolution No. PID3R-2024-4: Palo Verde Public Improvement District 2025 Budget
• PID3R-2024-5 – Consideration of Resolution No. PID3R-2024-5: Appropriation of sums of money for the PID3 2025 Budget
• PID3R-2024-6 – Consideration of Resolution No. PID3R-2024-6: Levying property taxes for 2024 to help defray costs for the 2025 Budget

The La Plata County Palo Verde Public Improvement District #3 board unanimously approved three resolutions: adopting the 2025 budget, appropriating funds for fiscal year 2025, and levying property taxes for 2024 to fund the 2025 budget. No public comments were made. The meeting was otherwise procedural.

• Adopted 2025 budget via Resolution PID3R-2024-4 (unanimous)
• Appropriated funds for FY2025 via Resolution PID3R-2024-5 (unanimous)
• Levied property taxes for 2024 via Resolution PID3R-2024-6 (unanimous)
• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of January 9, 2024 (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners - Business Meeting

The La Plata County Board of Commissioners will consider several resolutions to supplement and adopt the 2025 county budget, appropriate funds, and levy property taxes for the 2024 fiscal year. The meeting also includes a consent agenda approving numerous appointments and a few specific agreements, such as an airport easement and a joint annexation petition with the City of Durango. No other items are scheduled for public comment or discussion beyond the listed agenda.

• R-2024-43: Adoption of the 2025 La Plata County Budget
• R-2024-44: Appropriating sums of money for the 2025 Budget
• R-2024-45: Levying property taxes for 2024 to fund the 2025 budget
• ID #9043: La Plata Electric Association easement agreement at the Durango‑La Plata County Airport for Roots & Wings Hangar
• ID #9042: Joint Petition for Annexation with the City of Durango for portions of CR 250, CR 251, and adjacent property

La Plata County Board of Health - Work Session

The La Plata County Board of Health will hold a work session to discuss its governance structure and how it engages strategically with staff. The discussion is requested by Tracy Anselmo of La Plata County Public Health. No formal decisions are listed; the session is for informational and planning purposes.

• Board of Health work session to discuss board governance and strategic staff engagement (ID #9087)

Living with Wildlife Advisory Board - Regular

The Living with Wildlife Advisory Board will discuss monthly updates on wildlife issues. It will consider suggested guest speakers, including Geoff Burbey on current events and Larry Zauberis on the bear working group. The board will also review a wildlife survey conducted by members and look over the planning calendar. Public and county commission comments are scheduled as well.

• Guest speaker suggestion – Geoff Burbey (Current Events)
• Guest speaker suggestion – Larry Zauberis (Bear working group)
• Board member wildlife survey
• Planning calendar review
• Public comment period

Wildfire Advisory Board - Regular Meeting

The Wildfire Advisory Board finalized its 2025 work plan, with committees outlining projects for code amendments, chipping programs, and public outreach. Karola Hanks presented an update on the Wildfire Resilience Code, noting the draft code is available for public feedback until March 31st, with state adoption expected in July 2025. No formal votes were taken; the meeting was informational and planning-focused.

• Finalized 2025 work plan content
• Scheduled next meeting for January 2nd
• Approved November meeting minutes

Community Corrections Board - Screening Committee

The La Plata County Community Corrections Board Screening Committee will review confidential client requests and parole cases in an executive session. The body will also approve minutes from the previous meeting and discuss the 2025 meeting schedule.

• Approval of November 20, 2024 CCB Screening Committee Minutes
• Discussion of 2025 CCB Screening Committee Meeting Schedule
• Executive Session to screen client requests and parole cases
• Review of confidential reports including Parole records and Pre-Sentence Investigation Reports
• Voting on client screening decisions after executive session

Board of County Commissioners - Board Discussion Time

The Board will hear a presentation on how to distribute the lodger’s tax reallocation required by Ballot Issue 1A, which directs 70% of the tax to local workforce childcare and affordable housing. A second presentation will overview Colorado’s FY 2026 state budget proposals that affect county human‑services programs. The meeting also includes routine liaison updates.

• Lodger’s Tax Reallocation Distribution Process presentation – Megan Graham (9:00 a.m.)
• Colorado State FY 2026 budget items impacting Human Services – Martha Johnson (9:15 a.m.)
• Board Discussion & Liaison Updates with Commissioners (8:30 a.m.)
• Board Discussion & Updates with Chuck Stevens (9:45 a.m.)
• Board Discussion & Updates with Sheryl Rogers (9:55 a.m.)

Board of County Commissioners - Business Meeting

The La Plata County Board of County Commissioners will hold a business meeting on Tuesday, November 26, 2024. The Board will approve prior business minutes and a cash‑requirements consent agenda. It will consider a letter to the City of Durango terminating the intergovernmental agreement for jail services. A presentation will provide an update on the Durango‑La Plata County Airport.

• Approval of county cash requirements (ID #9041) prepared by the Finance Department
• Consideration of a letter to the City of Durango terminating the intergovernmental agreement for jail services (ID #9011)
• Update on the Durango‑La Plata County Airport by Director Tony Vicari (ID #8595)
• Approval of business minutes from August 13, 2024 through October 8, 2024
• Public comment period (no action taken)

Community Corrections Board - Screening Committee

The CCB Screening Committee will meet to review client requests and approve Individual Service Plans (ISP). The committee will discuss nine specific cases in a confidential executive session before voting on accept or deny decisions in public.

• Screening of Angelo House (Case #24CR182)
• Screening of Taylor Wilson (Case #24CR126)
• Screening of Travis Doane (DOC #198252)
• Screening of Morgan Abbey (DOC #184984)
• Screening of Peter Adams, Harry Bylilly, Jose Garcia, Andrew Martinez, and Richard Navares

Historic Preservation Review Commission - Regular Meeting

The commission will discuss a consultation proposal from the Forest Service regarding the Griffith Dairy Complex historic cultural landscape, as required by Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act. They will also recap the 2024 Historic Tour of the Tracks Across Borders Scenic Byway and consider the proposed 2025 meeting schedule. The meeting includes routine approvals of agenda, minutes, and other business.

• Consultation proposal for Griffith Dairy Complex historic cultural landscape (Forest Service, 36 CFR Part 800)
• Recap of 2024 Historic Tour: Tracks Across Borders Scenic Byway
• Proposal for 2025 meeting schedule

The Historic Preservation Review Commission voted to participate as a consulting party in the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) process for the Forest Service's decommissioning of the Griffith Dairy Complex, and unanimously requested the Forest Service apply to add the barn to the county's historical register. The commission also approved the 2025 meeting schedule and discussed themes for next year's historic tour.

• Approved agenda and September 18, 2024 minutes (all in favor)
• Approved HPRC inclusion in MOA process for Griffith Dairy Complex (6-1, Alan Sabo opposed)
• Approved request for Forest Service to apply to add barn to county historical register (unanimous)
• Approved 2025 meeting schedule, next meeting January 15, 2025

Board of County Commissioners - Board Discussion Time

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to review budget changes that occurred after November 12, 2024. Staff will seek direction on newly identified changes to the 2025 budget.

• 2025 Budget Changes discussion with Adam Rogers and Aaron Hyatt

La Plata County Board of Health - Regular Meeting

The La Plata County Board of Health will consider a resolution to adopt the 2025 meeting schedule and to designate a public place for board meeting notices. The agenda also includes public comment, several health‑related presentations, and reports on the budget, director activities, attorney matters, and board member updates. Prior meeting minutes from 2023 and 2024 will be approved.

• Approval of Resolution BoH‑2024‑05 adopting the 2025 meeting schedule and designating a public place for notices (requested by the Attorney's Office)
• Presentation: Board of Health Public Health Improvement Plan (ID #9033)
• Presentation: Communicable Disease 101 (ID #9026)
• Presentation: HIPAA Privacy Presentation (ID #9028)
• Finance Report: 2025 Budget Update (ID #9037)

Southwest La Plata Library District - Regular

The Southwest La Plata Library District board will approve the agenda and consent items, then review the Kline Building Phase 1 plans and a financial status update for the 2025 budget. Committee chairs will provide updates on strategic planning, management, and finance. The meeting will conclude with an executive‑session item before adjourning.

• Consent agenda for October 21, 2024 meeting minutes
• Kline Building Phase 1 plans
• Financial status update for the 2025 budget
• Committee updates: Strategic Plan & Development, Management, Finance
• Executive session (topics to be declared per C.R.S. §24‑6‑402)

Living with Wildlife Advisory Board - Regular

The Living with Wildlife Advisory Board is meeting to receive updates on current events and wildlife management. Discussions include Colorado Parks and Wildlife updates and the Lion Hunting Ban Ballot Initiative.

• CDOT Wildlife Corridors update
• Lion Hunting Ban Ballot Initiative discussion
• CPW update from Geoff Burbey
• SUIT update from Garret Peachy
• Main street signage banner location

Planning Commission - Work Session

The Planning Commission is holding a work session to review proposed revisions to the La Plata County Land Use Code. Discussions will focus on updating Sketch Plan regulations and implementing changes required by recent state statutes.

• Proposed Sketch Plan exemptions for projects under 50% expansion of existing developed areas
• Code amendments to address familial relationships and dwelling occupancy (HB 24-1007)
• Code amendments regarding annexations within a Reservation (SB 24-193)
• Code amendments regarding Tribal consultation requirements (SB 24-212)
• Proposed narrowing of review criteria for Sketch Plans

Planning Commission - Regular Meeting

The La Plata County Planning Commission will meet to approve minutes and consider two subdivision requests: one for the Broken Shovel project and another for the Vaquero project. The meeting will be held in-person and online.

• Approval of September and October meeting minutes
• Broken Shovel Subdivision (39.43 acres to two parcels)
• Vaquero Subdivision Sketch Plan (80.14 acres to 19 lots)
• Public comment period for agenda items
• Planning Commission 2025 meeting schedule

The La Plata County Planning Commission approved the Vaquero Subdivision Sketch Plan, a proposal to subdivide about 80 acres into 19 residential lots near Durango, by a 4-1 vote. The commission also unanimously approved the Broken Shovel Subdivision, a minor subdivision of a 39.43-acre parcel into two lots. Both approvals included specific findings and conditions as presented in staff reports.

• Approved Vaquero Subdivision Sketch Plan (4-1)
• Approved Broken Shovel Subdivision (unanimous)
• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved September 26, 2024 minutes (5-0)
• Approved October 10, 2024 minutes (4-0)

Long Term Finance Committee - Regular Meeting

The Long Term Finance Committee will meet to review revenue and expenditure trends and discuss the Fairgrounds Masterplan. The committee is tasked with making recommendations to maintain a structurally balanced budget and reviewing capital improvement programs.

• Review revenue and expenditure trends
• Review Fairgrounds Masterplan
• Review capital improvement programs

Community Corrections Board - Regular Meeting

The La Plata County Community Corrections Board will receive a financial update from Treasurer Harms and a quarterly update from Director Frey. The board will discuss earned time, the referral process and timeline, and answer related questions. A presentation on DOC auto‑accept for Community Corrections will be given by Chrystal Owin of DCJ. The meeting will conclude with other business items such as scheduling the next meeting and CCB openings.

• Financial update from Treasurer Harms
• Quarterly update from Director Frey
• Discussion on earned time, referral process/timeline (Time and Release and Parole)
• Presentation on DOC auto‑accept for Community Corrections by Chrystal Owin (DCJ)
• Other business: next meeting schedule and CCB openings

Board of County Commissioners - Board Discussion Time

The Board of County Commissioners will review concepts for a new La Plata County Fairgrounds master plan and seek direction on next steps. The board will also consider extending a vehicle procurement waiver through 2025 and receive a quarterly update from the Forest Service.

• Fairgrounds Master Plan process update and direction on draft plan for December
• Request to extend the procurement vehicle waiver through 2025
• Quarterly update from Forest Service District Ranger Nick Glidden

Board of County Commissioners - Business Meeting

The La Plata County Board will consider several consent agenda items, including cash requirements, a lease renewal for Perins Peak State Wildlife Area, and a short-term lease at 281 Sawyer Drive. It will also vote on a public health grant, a memorandum of understanding with Prowers County, the 2024 Community Development Action Plan, and an amendment to the Regional Housing Alliance funding agreement. Additional reports on the public trustee, assessor abatements, and human services will be presented.

• Approval of short-term lease at 281 Sawyer Drive (ID # 9031)
• Amendment to the Funding Agreement for the Regional Housing Alliance of La Plata County (ID # 9019)
• Approval of the 2024 La Plata County Community Development Action Plan (ID # 9021)
• Ratification of a letter supporting renewal of the Perins Peak State Wildlife Area lease (ID # 9012)
• Public Health FY 25 Retail Flexible Funding Grant approval (ID # 9025)

The Board of County Commissioners unanimously adopted the consent agenda, which included approval of county cash requirements, ratification of a letter supporting the Perins Peak State Wildlife Area lease renewal, approval of a public health grant application, a memorandum of understanding with Prowers County for the Hotline County Connection Center, the 2024 Community Development Action Plan, an amendment to the Regional Housing Alliance funding agreement, and a short-term lease for property at 281 Sawyer Drive. No substantive decisions were made outside the consent agenda; the meeting also included reports from commissioners, the county manager, and department heads.

• Approved county cash requirements and directed staff to publish (unanimous)
• Ratified letter supporting Perins Peak State Wildlife Area lease renewal to Colorado Parks and Wildlife (unanimous)
• Approved FY 2025 NEHA-FDA Retail Flexible Funding Grant application (unanimous)
• Approved MOU with Prowers County for Hotline County Connection Center at $31,300 annual cost (unanimous)
• Approved 2024 La Plata County Community Development Action Plan (unanimous)
• Approved amendment to Regional Housing Alliance funding agreement (unanimous)
• Approved short-term lease with 9-R School District for 281 Sawyer Drive (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners - Work Session Public Posting

The La Plata County Board of County Commissioners and the Town of Ignacio Board of Trustees will meet to discuss three items of mutual interest. The session is a work session focused on grants, engineering, and land donation.

• Local Capacity Tribal Consistency Grant - LPC Revolving Loan Application
• CR 320 Engineering
• CR 319 Land Donation

Wildfire Advisory Board - Regular Meeting

The Wildfire Advisory Board will hear a tentative presentation on forest health by Kevin Lindner. Members will decide on a single focus area for the board's committees in 2024. The board will also review draft content for the 2025 work plan. Standard agenda items include logistics, public comment, and approval of October minutes.

• Presentation – Forest health – Kevin Lindner (tentative)
• Committees present on one focus for 2024
• Draft content of 2025 work plan

The Wildfire Advisory Board met on November 7, 2024, and approved the October meeting minutes with a clarification. The board reviewed a forest health presentation, discussed insurance transparency legislation and the upcoming Fair Plan CO, and began drafting the 2025 work plan, which was sent to members for feedback on November 14. No formal votes or final decisions were made on substantive items.

• Approved October meeting minutes with clarification (unanimous)
• Drafted 2025 work plan and sent to members for feedback

Community Corrections Board - Screening Committee

The Community Corrections Board Screening Committee will approve the October 16 meeting minutes and review the Director's screen referral log. The committee will then enter executive session to consider and vote on ten client screening applications, including individuals from the State of Colorado Department of Corrections and public defenders. The outcomes will be recorded in confidential minutes that can be requested by the public.

• Approve October 16, 2024 CCB Screening Committee meeting minutes
• Review Director screen referral log
• Executive session to screen Lorenzo Jones (DOC #197775)
• Executive session to screen Terry Armstrong (DOC #197204)
• Executive session to screen multiple cases represented by public defenders

Board of County Commissioners - Board Discussion Time

The La Plata County Board of Commissioners will meet for discussion time on November 6, 2024. The agenda lists general discussion and liaison updates with Commissioners and with individuals Chuck Stevens and Sheryl Rogers. No specific motions, contracts, or ordinance items are listed for decision. The meeting will adjourn after the updates.

Board of County Commissioners - Special Planning Meeting

The commissioners will consider three items on the decision agenda: a resolution to rezone the Willow Springs AVLUP project (Project #2024-0058), a resolution revising County Land Use Code Chapter 73 setbacks, and a vesting extension for Crossfire-Bonds 2014-0001. These items are presented by the Planning Department. The meeting also includes routine consent agenda items and public participation information.

• R-2024-40 resolution to rezone Willow Springs AVLUP project (Project #2024-0058)
• R-2024-41 resolution revising Land Use Code Chapter 73 setbacks
• Crossfire-Bonds 2014-0001 vesting extension (ID #9008)

The La Plata County Board of County Commissioners unanimously approved a rezoning request for the Willow Springs AVLUP project to change the property classification to neighborhood commercial. The board also unanimously adopted a resolution revising land use code setback requirements and approved a three-year vesting extension for the Crossfire-Bonds Gravel Pit.

• Adopted agenda (Unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including Crossfire-Bonds 2014-0001 vesting extension (Unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-1 revising Land Use Code Chapter 73 setback requirements (Unanimous)
• Approved Project 2024-0058 Willow Springs AVLUP rezone (Unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners - Special Business Meeting

The La Plata County Board of Commissioners will conduct its standard procedural business and consider a consent agenda item to approve an easement agreement with the City of Durango for telecommunication lines connecting the La Plata County Jail to 185 Suttle. No other substantive items are listed on the agenda. Public comment will be taken, but no action will be taken on those remarks.

• Approval of an easement agreement between the City of Durango and La Plata County for telecommunication lines between the La Plata County Jail and 185 Suttle

The Board of County Commissioners held a special business meeting and unanimously approved the agenda. The only substantive action was approval of an easement agreement with the City of Durango for telecommunication lines between the La Plata County Jail and 185 Suttle. No other decisions were made.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved telecom easement agreement with City of Durango (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners - Special Planning Meeting

The La Plata County Board of County Commissioners will hold a special planning meeting on October 29, 2024. After routine items, the decision agenda includes Project PL20240061, the Fidelity Towers Forest Lakes monopole preliminary plan, requested by the Planning Department. The board will discuss and decide on this project during the meeting.

• Project PL20240061 – Fidelity Towers Forest Lakes monopole preliminary plan (requested by Jasmyn Fouts, Planning Department)

The Board of County Commissioners approved the Fidelity Towers Forest Lakes Monopole Preliminary Plan (Project #2024-0061) by a 2-1 vote, with Commissioner Matt Salka dissenting due to unresolved visual impacts. The approval includes findings of compliance with the Land Use Code and 12 conditions, such as obtaining building and driveway permits, FCC compliance, and a flat green tower color. The board also addressed public comments, including ethical concerns, finding no violations.

• Approved Fidelity Towers Forest Lakes Monopole Preliminary Plan (2-1)
• Denied motion to deny project (Chairman Salka's vote)
• Adopted agenda unanimously
• Found no ethical violation by BOA member or county employee

Board of County Commissioners - Board Discussion Time

The La Plata County Board of Commissioners will hold a Board Discussion & Liaison Updates session at 8:30 a.m. on October 23, 2024. The agenda lists discussion time with commissioners and updates with Chuck Stevens and Sheryl Rogers. No specific motions, contracts, or ordinance items are identified in the agenda.

Board of County Commissioners - Business Meeting

The Board will consider a consent agenda that includes approval of county cash requirements, letters supporting broadband grant applications, revisions to the public records policy, a new fee for hourly research on Colorado Open Records Act requests, the 2025 office‑closure schedule, a liquor‑license manager change for Tailwind DRO, LLC, and a grant for peace‑officer behavioral health. They will also adopt November 2024 as Adoption Month and receive July and August financial status reports.

• Approve Resolution 2024‑36 establishing a fee for hourly research and retrieval for Colorado Open Records Act (CORA) requests
• Approve Resolution 2024‑37 establishing the office closure schedule for La Plata County offices in 2025
• Approve letters supporting Clearnetworx, LLC and the Southern Ute Indian Tribe for Broadband Equity Access and Deployment (BEAD) grants
• Approve renewal and change of manager application for a hotel & restaurant liquor license for Tailwind DRO, LLC
• Approve grant application to the Department of Local Affairs for the 2024‑2025 Peace Officers Behavioral Health Support and Community Partnerships Grant

The Board of County Commissioners unanimously approved a proclamation designating November 2024 as Adoption Month, with foster parent Amanda Keto sharing her story. The board also adopted the consent agenda, which included approving county cash requirements, letters supporting broadband grant applications for Clearnetworx LLC and the Southern Ute Indian Tribe, a letter of support for the Southwestern Water Conservation District, revisions to the Public Records Policy, resolutions setting CORA research fees and the 2025 office closure schedule, a liquor license renewal for Tailwind DRO LLC, and a grant application for peace officer behavioral health support. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included only reports from commissioners and staff.

• Approved November 2024 as Adoption Month (unanimous)
• Approved county cash requirements and directed staff to publish (unanimous)
• Approved letter supporting Clearnetworx LLC's BEAD grant application (unanimous)
• Approved letter supporting Southern Ute Indian Tribe's BEAD grant application (unanimous)
• Approved letter of support for Southwestern Water Conservation District (unanimous)
• Approved revisions to Public Records Policy (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2024-36 setting CORA research/retrieval fees (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2024-37 setting 2025 office closure schedule (unanimous)

Southwest La Plata Library District - Regular

The Board of Trustees will meet to review the Unattended Child and Vulnerable Adult Policy. The board will also receive updates on the Fort Lewis Mesa Branch marquee and the district's strategic plan.

• Review of Unattended Child and Vulnerable Adult Policy
• Update on Fort Lewis Mesa Branch marquee
• Review of 2024 Actual vs Budget summaries and details
• Strategic Plan & Development Committee update
• Finance Committee financial status update

Long Term Finance Committee - Regular Meeting

The committee will review and discuss revenue and expenditure trends for the 2025 budget. Members may consider potential financial threats, opportunities, and recommendations to keep the budget balanced. The meeting will close with an adjournment.

• 2025 budget discussion

Board of County Commissioners - Board Discussion Time

The La Plata County Board will receive a briefing from the Community Foundation on ARPA Social Impact funding and hear reports from the last five nonprofit projects that used those funds. Region 9 Economic Development will present letters of support for broadband providers applying for BEAD funding. Heather Otter will introduce the draft Community Development Action Plan for 2025‑2027. The meeting is a public Board Discussion Time session for staff and stakeholder updates.

• ARPA Social Impact Funding briefing – Community Foundation (60 min)
• Letters of support for Broadband Equity Access and Deployment (BEAD) applications – Region 9 (15 min)
• Draft Community Development Action Plan 2025‑2027 presentation – Region 9 Economic Development (30 min)

Community Corrections Board - Screening Committee

The La Plata County Community Corrections Board Screening Committee will approve the minutes from its October 2 meeting, then enter an executive session to review confidential parole and pre‑sentence investigation reports. In that closed session the committee will screen nine listed client cases and make accept or deny decisions. After the executive session, members will vote on the screened applications in a public portion of the meeting.

• Approve minutes from the October 2, 2024 CCB Screening Committee meeting
• Executive session to review confidential parole records and PSI reports
• Screening of nine client cases (e.g., Sue Simon E., Bradley Erin, Frost Marettas, etc.)
• Exit executive session for CCB members to vote on application outcomes
• Public may request approved minutes containing accept or deny decisions

Board of County Commissioners - Special Business Meeting

The La Plata County Board of County Commissioners will hold a special business meeting on October 15, 2024. After public comment, the Board will approve a letter of support for the Mountain Studies Institute’s application for a Colorado State Forest Service Forest Restoration and Wildfire Risk Mitigation grant. The Board will then consider Resolution 2024-38 (Amendment G) to modify the property tax exemption for veterans with disabilities, and Resolution 2024-39 (Amendment K) to modify constitutional election deadlines.

• Approve a letter of support for Mountain Studies Institute’s grant application to the Colorado State Forest Service Forest Restoration and Wildfire Risk Mitigation program
• Consider Resolution 2024-38 (Amendment G) to modify the property tax exemption for veterans with disabilities
• Consider Resolution 2024-39 (Amendment K) to modify constitutional election deadlines

The Board of County Commissioners unanimously approved two resolutions supporting yes votes on constitutional amendments G and K for the November 5, 2024 election. Amendment G would expand homestead property tax exemptions to include some disabled veterans, while Amendment K would modify constitutional election deadlines. The board also approved a letter of support for a Mountain Studies Institute grant application.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved letter of support for Mountain Studies Institute grant application (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2024-38 supporting Amendment G (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2024-39 supporting Amendment K (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners - Planning Meeting

The Board of County Commissioners is meeting to review two development applications. The session includes a decision on a new telecommunications tower and a preliminary plan for a ski area facility expansion.

• Preliminary plan for a 150' telecommunications monopole tower at CR 502, Bayfield
• Preliminary plan for a 5,625 square foot ski area operations building at 23 Purgatory Blvd., Durango

The Board of County Commissioners unanimously continued the Fidelity Towers Forest Lakes monopole preliminary plan to October 29, 2024, to gather more information on an alternate location and to obtain clarification from T-Mobile regarding a comment about connectivity costing lives. The Board also approved the consent agenda item for the Columbine Base Area Expansion preliminary plan, and approved the minutes from July 2 and August 13, 2024.

• Continued Fidelity Towers Forest Lakes monopole preliminary plan to Oct. 29 (unanimous)
• Approved Columbine Base Area Expansion preliminary plan with conditions (consent agenda)
• Approved minutes of July 2, 2024 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of August 13, 2024 (unanimous)

Living with Wildlife Advisory Board - Regular

The Living with Wildlife Advisory Board will hold its regular meeting to review recent wildlife and land‑use updates. Members will receive updates on wolf management, a proposed lion hunting ban ballot initiative, CDOT wildlife corridors, and other community projects. The board will also consider a solar impact letter and review the planning calendar. No formal decisions are noted on the agenda.

• Lion Hunting Ban ballot initiative discussion
• CDOT wildlife corridors update
• Solar impact letter review
• Main street signage update
• Farm market report

Planning Commission - Regular Meeting

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to review a sketch plan proposal from 307 Investments (Phoenix Recycling). The body will decide on the proposal to expand operations at 4065 CR 307.

• Public hearing for 307 Investments (Phoenix Recycling) sketch plan at 4065 CR 307
• Proposed expansion to include woody biomass recovery, active composting, and equipment storage

The La Plata County Planning Commission unanimously approved a sketch plan from 307 Investments LLC, known as Phoenix Recycling, to expand its operation at 4065 CR 307. The expansion includes woody biomass recovery, active composting, and additional equipment storage. The approval was subject to findings and conditions in the staff report. No public comments were made.

• Approved 307 Investments LLC sketch plan for Phoenix Recycling expansion (unanimous)
• Adopted meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved September 12, 2024 minutes (2-0, with two recusals)

Board of County Commissioners - Board Discussion Time

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to determine if the Board will take formal positions in support or opposition to 14 proposed statewide ballot proposals for the November election. The meeting also includes general updates from commissioners and staff.

• Discussion on 14 state ballot issues, including Amendment 79 (abortion rights), Amendment 80 (school choice), and Proposition 131 (ranked-choice voting)
• Discussion on Proposition KK (6.5% excise tax on firearms and ammunition manufacturing and sales)
• Discussion on Proposition 130 (Peace Officer Training and Support Fund for law enforcement)
• Discussion on Proposition 127 (prohibiting trophy hunting of mountain lions, bobcats, or lynx)

Board of County Commissioners - Public Hearing

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a public hearing to consider the proposed budget for fiscal year 2025. The meeting also includes routine items such as approval of the agenda, roll call, and identification of any conflicts of interest. Public comments will be accepted before adjournment.

• Public Hearing for the 2025 Proposed Budget (ID #8983)
• Approval of Agenda
• Identification of Potential or Perceived Conflicts of Interest
• Public Comment period

The Board of County Commissioners convened a public hearing on the 2025 proposed budget. No action was taken on the budget, as the recommended action was 'No action needed.' The meeting was otherwise procedural, including agenda approval and adjournment.

• Adopted agenda unanimously
• Completed public hearing on 2025 proposed budget (no action taken)

Board of County Commissioners - Business Meeting

The La Plata County Board of County Commissioners will discuss a Community Solar Subscription Agreement for the Sunnyside Community Solar project. They will also review a Collective Bargaining Agreement with the Fraternal Order of Police, Lodge #8. Several routine consent agenda items, such as cash requirements, grant applications, liquor license renewals, and a weather radar privacy policy, will be approved.

• Approval of county cash requirements (ID #8982)
• Approval of a grant application for the 2024/2025 Gray and Black Marijuana Enforcement Grant (ID #8973)
• Renewal and modification of liquor licenses for The Nugget Mountain Bar and Purgatory Resort (IDs #8978, #8977)
• Approval of Weather Radar Application Privacy Policy (ID #8986)
• Consideration of Community Solar Subscription Agreement – La Plata Electric Association Sunnyside Community Solar (ID #8974)

The Board of County Commissioners approved a collective bargaining agreement with the Fraternal Order of Police, Lodge #8, and a community solar subscription agreement with the La Plata Electric Association. The Board also approved a consent agenda covering various administrative, licensing, and grant-related items.

• Approved collective bargaining agreement with FOP Lodge #8 (3-0)
• Approved LPEA Sunnyside Community Solar subscription agreement (3-0)
• Approved 2024-2025 DOLA marijuana enforcement grant application (3-0)
• Approved Upper Pine River Fire Protection District ambulance authorization (3-0)
• Approved liquor license renewals for The Nugget Mountain Bar and Purgatory Resort (3-0)
• Approved letter of support for wildfire mitigation grant (3-0)
• Approved county cash requirements (3-0)
• Approved Weather Radar Application Privacy Policy (3-0)

Board of County Commissioners - Work Session Public Posting

The La Plata County Board of County Commissioners will receive a presentation on the Joint Sales Tax Fund, including its history, revenue distribution, and projected operating budget for 2024‑2025. The agenda lists the fund’s beginning balances, sales‑tax revenue, miscellaneous income, and major expense transfers such as to Durango Senior Services and the Durango Public Library. No specific actions or votes are noted in the agenda.

• Beginning fund balance projected at $1,358,004 for 2024
• Operating revenue from sales tax estimated at $3,955,717 for 2024
• Transfer of $10,000 to Durango Landfill
• Transfer of $987,569 to Durango Senior Services
• Transfer of $3,145,895 to Durango Public Library

Board of County Commissioners - Work Session Public Posting

The La Plata County Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to review the proposed 2025 budget for the Sixth Judicial District Attorney’s Office, which serves La Plata, Archuleta, and San Juan counties. The session includes a presentation by District Attorney Sean Murray and a discussion of the budget’s revenue sources and expenses. No decisions are recorded in the agenda.

• Presentation of the 2025 proposed budget by District Attorney Sean Murray
• Operating revenue total $3,440,922, including Archuleta County $617,094, San Juan County $35,545, and La Plata County $2,509,778 contributions
• Operating expenses total $3,440,922, with salaries $2,196,254 and medical benefits $349,047
• Proposed staffing of 28 full‑time equivalents and total cost $3,162,417
• Capital outlay of $5,520 and contingency allocation of $20,000

Wildfire Advisory Board - Regular Meeting

The Wildfire Advisory Board will approve September meeting minutes and hear updates on forest health, the WWPF mushroom project, biochar questions, and a real‑estate outreach article. Members will also discuss whether to continue holding meetings from 3 – 5 pm. Public comment is scheduled before the business items.

• Approve September meeting minutes
• Presentation on forest health (Kevin Lindner)
• WWPF mushroom project update
• Biochar discussion
• Vote on keeping meeting time 3 – 5 pm

The Wildfire Advisory Board met to discuss ongoing wildfire mitigation projects, outreach efforts, and administrative planning. The board reached a consensus to retain their existing 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm meeting time. Members also reviewed 2024 accomplishments and began preparations for the Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP) meeting scheduled for November 21, 2024.

• Retained 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm meeting timeslot

Board of County Commissioners - Board Discussion Time

The La Plata County Board of County Commissioners will hold a Board Discussion Time on October 2, 2024. The agenda includes a legislative discussion and brief updates from Commissioners Chuck Stevens and Sheryl Rogers. No specific actions, votes, or contracts are listed on the agenda.

Community Corrections Board - Screening Committee

The CCB Screening Committee will meet to review and vote on applications for community corrections. The committee will discuss confidential reports in executive session before returning to a public session for final votes.

• Review of screening applications for James A. Meleski, Davidson Blackie, Andrew Bogenholm, Emmery Whiteskunk, Mark Robison, Kainan Sandoval, and Shante Webb
• Approval of meeting minutes from September 4 and September 18, 2024

Planning Commission - Regular Meeting

The La Plata County Planning Commission will consider a request to rezone two parcels from General Commercial to Neighborhood Commercial and amendments to reduce required setbacks in the Land Use Code.

• Rezone 213 & 275 CR 252 to Neighborhood Commercial
• Amend Land Use Code Chapter 73, Section 16 to reduce setbacks
• Public hearing for Willow Springs AVLUP Rezone project
• Planning Commission meeting held at 1101 East 2nd Avenue
• Meeting offered in-person and via Zoom

The La Plata County Planning Commission voted 3-2 to recommend approval of the Willow Springs Animas Valley Land Use Plan Rezone, changing two parcels from General Commercial to Neighborhood Commercial so residential uses become possible. The commission also unanimously adopted Land Use Code amendments reducing required setbacks for uses under Section 73-16. No members of the public spoke during public comment, and the meeting adjourned at 7:43 PM.

• Recommended approval of Project 2024-0058 Willow Springs AVLUP Rezone, General Commercial to Neighborhood Commercial (3-2)
• Adopted Land Use Code amendments to Chapter 73, Section 16 reducing required setbacks (unanimous)
• Adopted the meeting agenda (unanimous)
• No conflicts of interest identified
• No public comment offered

Board of County Commissioners - Board Discussion Time

The Board will hold a discussion and update session with the Commissioners, the Deputy County Manager, and Sheryl Rogers. No specific motions or decisions are listed; the agenda consists of informational updates. The meeting is scheduled to start at 8:30 a.m. and adjourn after the last update.

• Discussion & updates with Commissioners (8:30 a.m.)
• Discussion & updates with Deputy County Manager (9:00 a.m.)
• Discussion & updates with Sheryl Rogers (9:10 a.m.)

La Plata County Board of Health - Executive Session

The La Plata County Board of Health will hold an executive session on September 24, 2024 to discuss matters authorized under Colo. Rev. Stat. §24-6-402(4). Topics include property transactions, legal advice, federally or state‑required confidential matters, security investigations, negotiation strategy, and the establishment of initial performance goals for Tracy Anselmo, LPC Public Health Director.

• Purchase, acquisition, lease, transfer, or sale of real or personal property (confidential)
• Legal advice on specific legal questions (confidential)
• Matters required to be kept confidential by federal or state law (confidential)
• Specialized details of security arrangements or investigations (confidential)
• Establishment of initial performance goals for Tracy Anselmo, LPC Public Health Director

Board of County Commissioners - Business Meeting

The La Plata County Board of Commissioners will vote on a resolution to repeal Article II of Chapter 94, which limits the sale of county-owned real estate. The meeting also includes approval of several policies, lease amendments, and letters of support for grant applications. Additional consent agenda items cover county cash requirements, an aging services proposal, and a restorative justice micro‑grant award.

• R-2024-35: Repeal of Article II of Chapter 94 of the La Plata County Code regarding the sale of county‑owned real estate
• Approval of Policy V.1, Acquisition and Disposition of County‑Owned Real Property
• Approval of Lease Amendment #6 for water testing in the GSA/Federal Courts Space at 1060 E 2nd Avenue
• Approval of a 5‑year extension Lease Amendment for GSA/Federal Courts Space at 1060 E 2nd Avenue, Durango
• Acceptance of the 2024‑2025 Restorative Justice Capacity/Innovation Micro‑Grant Award

The Board unanimously adopted the consent agenda, approving county cash requirements, a $391,707.50 proposal for San Juan Basin Area Agency on Aging services, acceptance of a restorative justice micro-grant, and several property and lease items. The board also adopted a proclamation celebrating Durango Cowboy Gathering and approved minutes from prior meetings. No substantive decisions were made outside the consent agenda.

• Approved consent agenda unanimously, including cash requirements and multiple grants/leases
• Approved $391,707.50 for San Juan Basin Area Agency on Aging services (unanimous)
• Accepted restorative justice micro-grant and agreed to serve as fiscal agent (unanimous)
• Adopted proclamation celebrating Durango Cowboy Gathering (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of July 9, July 23, and August 6, 2024 (unanimous or 2-0 with abstention)

Joint Planning Commission - Regular Meeting

The Joint Planning Commission will elect a chair, approve the agenda and minutes, and hold a public hearing to decide on the Gravity Lab expansion sketch. The proposal seeks to add a 4,950‑square‑foot building for year‑round climbing instruction at 732 CR 233. The commission may also address any other business items raised by members.

• Election of chair and possible other officer positions
• Approval of agenda
• Approval of minutes from the April 18, 2024 meeting
• Public hearing and decision on Project #2023‑0158 Gravity Lab Expansion Sketch (4,950 sq ft building)
• Other business as raised by members

The Joint Planning Commission unanimously approved the Gravity Lab Expansion Sketch Plan (Project #2023-0158) to add a 4,950-square-foot building for year-round climbing instruction at 732 CR 233. The commission also elected Geri Malandra as chair and Sarah Pritchard as vice chair, and adopted the April 18, 2024 meeting minutes (5-0). No other substantive business was conducted.

• Approved Gravity Lab Expansion Sketch Plan (unanimous)
• Elected Geri Malandra as chair (unanimous)
• Elected Sarah Pritchard as vice chair (unanimous)
• Adopted April 18, 2024 meeting minutes (5-0)

Historic Preservation Review Commission - Regular Meeting

The Historic Preservation Review Commission will meet on September 18, 2024 at 3 p.m. at 211 Rock Point Drive in Durango. No specific agenda items or decisions are provided in the notice.

The Historic Preservation Review Commission held a regular meeting focused on planning the 2024 Historic Tour: Tracks Across Borders Scenic Byway. The board approved the agenda and minutes, and made several logistical decisions for the tour, including adjusting the schedule due to a museum closure, assigning signage and presentation duties, and confirming the tour is no-dogs. No formal regulatory or policy decisions were made.

• Approved meeting agenda (all in favor)
• Approved minutes of August 7, 2024 special meeting (all in favor)
• Adjusted tour schedule: removed museum stop due to winter hours, extended Oxford cemetery time
• Assigned Ted to install signage at Oxford cemetery on Saturday morning
• Ted to bring projector and cords for Grange presentation; presenters to bring computers
• Confirmed John Porco will give comprehensive presentation in place of native historian
• Confirmed tour is no-dogs
• Board to meet at Grange at 9am on Saturday

Wildfire and Watershed Protection Fund Committee - Regular

The Wildfire and Watershed Protection Fund Committee will hear a COWSAP update from Alison Layman and a WIIN update from Loren Russell. The group will also discuss a meta‑meeting plan, including agenda and invitations, before closing the session.

• COWSAP update presentation (Alison Layman)
• WIIN update presentation (Loren Russell)
• Discussion of meta‑meeting agenda and invitations
• Wrap‑up and closing remarks

Fire Code Board of Appeals - Regular Meeting

The Fire Code Board of Appeals will meet to review and approve minutes from July 31, 2024, and conduct a review of an appeal. The meeting will also determine the date for the next session.

• Review of appeal
• Approval of July 31, 2024 minutes

Board of County Commissioners - Board Discussion Time

The La Plata County Board will hear a presentation by Risk Management staff on a new workers’ compensation administration policy and accompanying return‑to‑work procedures. The policy documents will be included in the board packet and are intended to be placed on a future business agenda for formal approval. The discussion provides staff an opportunity to give information and receive direction from the Board.

• Presentation of Workers’ Compensation Administration Policy by Risk Management (Darren Wayman)
• Presentation of Workers’ Compensation Return‑to‑Work Procedures by Risk Management
• Attached document: LPC_Workers' Compensation Administration Policy_2024.docx (67.67 KB)
• Attached document: LPC_Workers' Compensation Return-to-Work Procedures_2024.docx (68.57 KB)
• Policy to be submitted for formal adoption at a later business meeting

Community Corrections Board - Screening Committee

The La Plata County Community Corrections Board Screening Committee will first approve the minutes from its September 4 meeting. It will then discuss community corrections screening applications that are not court ordered. The committee will enter an executive session to review confidential parole and pre‑sentence investigation reports and to screen the listed client cases. After the executive session, members will vote on the screening decisions in an open session.

• Approve September 4, 2024 CCB Screening Committee meeting minutes
• Discuss non‑court‑ordered community corrections screening applications
• Executive session to review confidential parole records and PSI reports
• Screen client cases: Ivan Rodas, Brandon Buck, Elias Buck, Jorge Dominguez, Aaron Gray, Samantha Olivas, Lila Sandoval, John Gardner, Jason Hansen, Forest Gray
• Exit executive session for CCB members to vote on screening outcomes

Durango Public Library Board - Regular Meeting

The Library Advisory Board will meet to review reports from the Director and various liaisons. The board is scheduled to discuss the Library Community Champion Award and Reception.

• Discussion of Library Community Champion Award and Reception

Board of Adjustment - Special Meeting

The Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing to decide on a variance request for a recycling facility at 4065 CR 307. The applicant seeks approval to encroach into required 500-foot and 100-foot setbacks.

• Public hearing for PL20240033: 307 Investments Setback Variance
• Variance request for recycling facility encroachments at 4065 CR 307
• Staff: Dan Armentano
• Meeting held at 1101 East 2nd Ave, Durango, CO 81301
• Public participation via Zoom or in-person

Board of County Commissioners - Special Business Meeting

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a special business meeting to present the 2025 Proposed Budget and approve a certification for a non-profit organization. The meeting will also include a public comment period.

• Presentation of the 2025 Proposed Budget
• Approval of certification for Volunteers of America
• Public comment and input session
• Executive session reserved per CRS 24-6-402(4)

The Board of County Commissioners approved a certification for the Volunteers of America’s Durango Community Shelter to receive federal emergency shelter grant funds. The Board also received a presentation on the proposed 2025 County Budget, which remains a draft until December.

• Approved certification of local approval for Volunteers of America’s Durango Community Shelter for federal emergency shelter grant funds (Unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners - Planning Meeting

The Board will discuss Project #PL20230219, a Preliminary Development Plan submitted by Glacier Properties Associates, LLC. The plan proposes subdividing 2.753 acres on Clubhouse Village Drive into eight single‑family lots with 0.307 acres of open space. Staff member David Barnett will present the proposal for Board decision.

• Project #PL20230219 – Glacier Club Area J Phase 6 PDP: subdivide 2.753 acres into eight single‑family lots, include ~0.307 acres open space
• Location: Clubhouse Village Drive, Durango, CO 81301 (APN 537101400829)
• Owner/Applicant: Glacier Properties Associates, LLC; Agent: Burkhart Planning & Permitting, LLC

The Board of County Commissioners unanimously approved the Glacier Club Area J Phase 6 Preliminary Development Plan, which subdivides 2.753 acres into eight single-family lots with about 0.307 acres of open space. The approval includes 15 conditions covering water, sewer, access, construction, and final plat requirements. No other substantive decisions were made during the meeting.

• Approved Glacier Club Area J Phase 6 PDP (8 single-family lots) (3-0)
• Approved agenda (3-0)

Southwest La Plata Library District - Regular

The Southwest La Plata Library District Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes, review financial reports, and discuss a holiday party. The meeting will be held in-person at the Fairgrounds Extension Office and via Zoom.

• Approval of August 19, 2024 minutes
• Review of financial status and profit/loss reports
• Discussion of the Holiday Party
• Update on the Kline Building
• Strategic Plan & Development Committee update

Board of County Commissioners - Work Session Public Posting

The La Plata County Board of County Commissioners will hold a work session on September 16, 2024 at the County Administration Building, 1101 E 2nd Avenue. The agenda includes introductions and a presentation from the county auditors on the 2023 audit. No decisions or actions are scheduled; the meeting is purely informational.

• Presentation of the 2023 audit by county auditors
• Introductions

Planning Commission - Regular Meeting

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on Project #PL20230070, a sketch plan submitted by Crickett Construction, LLC. The proposal seeks to operate a traffic control company with commercial outdoor storage, convert an existing garage to an office, and relocate and replace a residential manufactured home at 451 and 455 CR 510 in Durango. Staff member David Barnett will present the application. The commission will consider the request and may make a recommendation.

• Public hearing on Project #PL20230070 – Crickett Construction sketch plan
• Proposal includes traffic control services, commercial outdoor storage, garage conversion to office, and relocation/replacement of a manufactured home
• Location: 451 and 455 CR 510, Durango, CO 81303 (APN 567309404001)
• Staff contact: David Barnett

The La Plata County Planning Commission unanimously approved the sketch plan for Crickett Construction, LLC, a traffic control company with outdoor storage at 451 and 455 CR 510 in Durango. The approval includes four findings and one condition, allowing the applicant to proceed to the preliminary plan stage. The project also involves converting an existing garage to an office and relocating/replacing a manufactured home.

• Approved Crickett Construction sketch plan (unanimous)
• Adopted meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved August 22, 2024 minutes (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners - Board Discussion Time

The La Plata County Board will receive an informational presentation on the draft Gold King Mine Spill Compensation Act of 2024 from Senator Bennet and Senator Hickenlooper's regional staff. The Board will also get an update on the Fairgrounds Master Plan process and discuss various legislative issues. The meeting is a public Board Discussion Time session.

• Gold King Mine Spill Compensation Act of 2024 – informational presentation by regional staff
• Fairgrounds Master Plan Process – update on project progress and next steps
• Colorado Counties, Inc. Legislative Issues – discussion by Chuck Stevens

Board of County Commissioners - Work Session Public Posting

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a work session with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to discuss strategies for addressing mental health, maternal health, and health equity, as well as federal funding opportunities.

• Work session with U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
• Discussion on mental health and behavioral health integration
• Review of maternal health disparities blueprint
• Presentation on health equity plan
• Review of federal funding opportunities

Board of County Commissioners - Business Meeting

The La Plata County Board of County Commissioners will vote on a notice of rate increase for housing City of Durango municipal inmates and provide direction on a new Intergovernmental Agreement. The meeting also includes a consent agenda approving cash requirements, ambulance service authorizations, grant agreements, resolutions, and letters of support. Public comment is allowed but no action will be taken on those items.

• Approval of county cash requirements (Finance Department)
• Authorization for ambulance service for Durango and Los Pinos Fire Protection Districts
• Grant agreement to purchase broadband equipment for Carrier Neutral Locations
• Resolution establishing parking fees for Durango High School at the county fairgrounds
• Consideration of rate increase for City of Durango municipal inmates (Decision Agenda)

The Board unanimously approved a notice to the City of Durango increasing the rate for housing municipal inmates to $142.65 per prisoner day and authorized the Sheriff and staff to negotiate a new intergovernmental agreement. The Board also adopted Resolution 2024-34 establishing parking fees for Durango High School students at the La Plata County Fairgrounds. All consent agenda items, including ambulance service authorizations and grant approvals, were adopted unanimously.

• Approved notice raising municipal inmate housing rate to $142.65/day (unanimous)
• Authorized Sheriff to negotiate new IGA with City of Durango for inmate housing (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2024-34 establishing DHS parking fees at Fairgrounds (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including ambulance MOUs for Durango and Los Pinos Fire Districts (unanimous)
• Approved $391,707.50 grant proposal for San Juan Basin Area Agency on Aging (unanimous)
• Approved broadband equipment grant agreement with SW Colorado COG (unanimous)
• Appointed Commissioner Porter-Norton as CCI Legislative Committee delegate (unanimous)
• Approved letters supporting Homeless Resolution Program fund applications (unanimous)

Living with Wildlife Advisory Board - Regular

The Living with Wildlife Advisory Board will meet on September 9, 2024 to review updates on wildlife issues. Topics include the status of wolves, a proposed lion hunting ban ballot initiative, and updates from Colorado Parks & Wildlife. The board will also hear reports on CDOT wildlife corridors, solar‑related wildlife impacts, and a main‑street signage project. No formal decisions are indicated; the agenda lists discussion items and continuing business.

• Wolf status update
• Lion hunting ban ballot initiative discussion
• CDOT wildlife corridors update
• Solar wildlife impacts letter from Matt Young
• Main street signage report

Wildfire Advisory Board - Regular Meeting

The Wildfire Advisory Board is meeting to review the Wildfire Resilience Code and insurance processes for landowners. The board will also discuss feedback from the County Fair and updates regarding mushrooms from the WWPF.

• Wildfire Resilience Code Board summary
• Insurance letter process for landowners presented by Terry Hunt of Wildfire Defense LLC
• County Fair feedback
• WWPF updates on mushrooms
• Review of Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP)

The board heard from Terry Hunt of Wildfire Defense LLC about insurance companies requiring landowners to complete wildfire mitigation and home hardening for policy renewal, with common inaccuracies like propane tank distances. The board discussed the Wildfire Resilience Code Board's progress, which is on track to adopt a code by July 1, 2025, with public hearings expected in January and February 2025. No formal votes or decisions were taken; the meeting was informational and planning-focused.

• Agreed to participate in Bayfield FM next year (1 vote)
• Noted County Fair location was poor for outreach table
• Scheduled Durango Fire event for October 12
• Scheduled Meta Meeting for November 21 to develop 2025 ideas

Board of County Commissioners - Board Discussion Time

The La Plata County Board will review the 2024 Historic Driving Tour route and consider an invitation to attend the tour on September 21. Commissioners will provide updates on their respective areas. No formal actions or votes are listed in the agenda.

• Review of 2024 Historic Driving Tour route and invitation to attend on Sep 21 (presented by Tracie Hughes)
• Board Discussion & Updates with Commissioners (general)
• Board Discussion & Updates with Chuck Stevens
• Board Discussion & Updates with Sheryl Rogers

Community Corrections Board - Screening Committee

The La Plata County Community Corrections Board Screening Committee meeting on September 4, 2024 will open to the public, elect a Chair Pro Tem, approve the August 21, 2024 minutes, and discuss a regional judicial district map. Afterward the board will enter executive session to review and decide on screening requests for eight listed individuals, considering confidential parole and pre‑sentence investigation reports.

• Election of Chair Pro Tem
• Approval of CCB minutes from August 21, 2024
• Discussion of regional judicial district map
• Executive session screening of client cases for Wayne Baty, Jeremy Cooper, Miguel Pacheco, Romondo Hollie, Krista Vasquez, Connor Rogers, Lauren Watterud, and Anthony Gallegos

Board of County Commissioners - Board Discussion Time

The La Plata County Board will receive a periodic update from the Bonita Peak Mining District Community Advisory Group on its structure and the EPA's draft five‑year strategic plan. The Treasurer/Public Trustee will present the Q2 2024 report, noting 11 new foreclosures, 363 releases, total revenue of $9,083.26 and a transfer of $2,948.26 to the Public Trustee Special Reserve Fund. The meeting consists of discussion time with commissioners and individual updates, with no formal actions listed.

• Bonita Peak Mining District Community Advisory Group update – structure and EPA draft five‑year plan
• Public Trustee quarterly report – 11 new foreclosures, 363 releases, $9,083.26 revenue, $2,948.26 moved to special reserve
• Board Discussion & Updates with Commissioners
• Board Discussion & Updates with Chuck Stevens
• Board Discussion & Updates with Sheryl Rogers

Board of County Commissioners - Business Meeting

The Board of County Commissioners will consider a resolution to place a question on the November 5, 2024 ballot regarding the use of the 2% lodger's tax. The body will also hold a public hearing on establishing impact fees for new development.

• Resolution R-2024-32: Reallocating a portion of the 2% lodger's tax for childcare and affordable housing
• Resolution R-2024-31: Public hearing on establishing impact fees for capital facilities from new development
• Renewal of fermented malt beverage & wine license for Roadhouse Market
• Intergovernmental Agreement with Durango School District 9-R for the November 5, 2024 General Election
• Certification of the 2024 Abstract of Assessment report

The Board unanimously approved Resolution 2024-32, referring a November 5, 2024 ballot question to voters on reallocating a portion of the 2% lodger's tax for childcare and affordable housing. The Board also unanimously adopted Resolution 2024-31, establishing impact fees for new development to fund capital facilities. Both decisions were made after public hearings and discussion.

• Approved Resolution 2024-32 referring lodger's tax reallocation question to November ballot (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2024-31 establishing impact fees for new development (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including county cash requirements, liquor license renewal, election services agreement, and assessment report ratification (unanimous)

Planning Commission - Regular Meeting

The La Plata County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and make decisions on two development proposals. One is Project #PL20230041, a self‑storage facility proposed by Durango Airport Holdings LLC at 403 Airport Rd, Durango. The other is Project #PL20230219, a Preliminary Development Plan to subdivide 2.753 acres into eight single‑family lots on Clubhouse Village Drive, Durango. The commission will also hear public comments before voting.

• Decision on Project #PL20230041 – Kahle Development Self Storage, 403 Airport Rd, Durango (APN 590330100756)
• Decision on Project #PL20230219 – Glacier Club Area J Phase 6 PDP, subdividing 2.753 acres into eight lots on Clubhouse Village Drive, Durango (APN 537101400829)
• Public comment period (up to 3 minutes per speaker)
• Director and Commissioner updates

The La Plata County Planning Commission unanimously approved two projects. The first is a sketch plan for a 34-unit self-storage facility at 403 Airport Rd, Durango. The second is a preliminary development plan for an 8-lot single-family subdivision at Glacier Club Area J Phase 6. Both approvals were unanimous with no opposition.

• Approved Kahle Development Self Storage sketch plan (unanimous)
• Approved Glacier Club Area J Phase 6 preliminary development plan (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners - Board Discussion Time

The Board of County Commissioners is meeting for discussion and updates. The session includes time for the Commissioners and Sheryl Rogers.

Community Corrections Board - Screening Committee

The CCB Screening Committee will meet to review client requests and approve Individual Service Plans (ISPs). The committee will enter an executive session to discuss confidential reports and case screenings before returning to a public session for voting.

• Review of 12 individual case screenings
• Approval of minutes from August 7, 2024
• Director Screen Log review

Board of County Commissioners - Work Session Public Posting

The La Plata County Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to hear a presentation from the Colorado Department of Transportation. The presentation covers completed FY‑24 maintenance projects, upcoming FY‑25 projects, and major upcoming projects such as the $112 million US 550‑US 160 connection redesign. Commissioners and the public may ask questions after the presentation. No formal actions are listed on the agenda.

• Completed chipseal on US 550 MP 7‑11.8 (La Plata County) – cost $247,689, finished May 2024
• Completed chipseal on SH 172 MP 0‑7 (La Plata/Southern Ute Reservation) – cost $246,702, finished May 2024
• Upcoming repave of US 160/491 MP 27.3‑27.7 (Monte­zuma/Ute Mountain Ute Reservation) – cost $102,059
• $112 million US 550‑US 160 connection design‑build project (estimated total cost) – construction began August 2020, expected completion Sep‑Oct 2024
• $2.4 million US 550 DGO 14th St signal replacement – scheduled for September 2024

Southwest La Plata Library District - Regular

The Southwest La Plata Library District Board will hold a regular meeting to consider its agenda items. Trustees will approve the agenda and consent agenda, review minutes from the July 15 meeting, and hear a director’s report. The meeting includes a public comment period and updates from the district director, branch manager, and several committees.

• Public comment period (15 minutes)
• Update from District Director & Branch Manager (including signage)
• Strategic Plan & Development Committee update (15 minutes)
• Finance Committee update (15 minutes)
• Management Committee update (15 minutes)

Board of County Commissioners - Board Discussion Time

The Board of County Commissioners is meeting for a scheduled board discussion and update session. The agenda includes quarterly reports from federal land agencies and a mid-year report on Public Service Awards.

• Quarterly updates from BLM and the Forest Service
• United Way report on 2024 Public Service Awards (PSAs) and 2025 progress

Board of County Commissioners - Business Meeting

The La Plata County Board will consider authorizing a loan from the Colorado State Infrastructure Bank to fund terminal upgrades at the Durango‑La Plata County Airport. Other actions include approving an easement with Black Hills Energy at the airport, a lease for the Public Health Clinic, a loan amendment for Triangle Park Mobile Home Park, and a resolution to modify lodging tax committee rules.

• R-2024-28: Authorize borrowing from the Colorado State Infrastructure Bank for airport terminal improvements (Durango‑La Plata County Airport).
• ID # 8853: Approve an easement agreement with Black Hills Energy at the airport.
• ID # 8850: Approve a lease agreement with Axis Health System for the Public Health Clinic.
• ID # 8913: Approve First Amendment to Loan and Grant Agreement with HomesFund for Triangle Park Mobile Home Park (21062 Hwy. 160).
• R-2024-30: Modify lodging tax committee qualifications, membership count, and term length.

The Board of County Commissioners unanimously approved a resolution authorizing the Airport Enterprise Fund to borrow funds from the Colorado State Infrastructure Bank for terminal improvements. They also approved the transfer of a hotel and restaurant liquor license to Cimarron Golf Partners, LLC, and adopted a resolution modifying the Lodging Tax Committee's qualifications, membership, and terms. The consent agenda, including an easement agreement with Black Hills Energy and a lease with Axis Health System, was adopted unanimously.

• Approved Resolution 2024-28 authorizing airport fund borrowing from Colorado State Infrastructure Bank (unanimous)
• Approved liquor license transfer to Cimarron Golf Partners, LLC dba The Clubhouse at Dalton Ranch (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2024-30 modifying Lodging Tax Committee qualifications, membership, and terms (unanimous)
• Adopted consent agenda including airport easement agreement with Black Hills Energy, Axis Health System lease, and Core Services Program Plan (unanimous)
• Denied abatement request for William Denam totaling $130,000 for tax years 2022-2023 (consent agenda)

Board of County Commissioners - Special Planning Meeting

The Board of County Commissioners will meet for a special planning session to review development agreements and conceptual plans. The body will also consider revisions to the county land use code specifically concerning traffic.

• Resolution 2024-26 to revise Land Use Code Chapters 62, 66, 74, and 81 regarding traffic
• 8th Amendment to the DMR (Purgatory) Development Agreement (Project #2024-0015)
• Base Camp Village Conceptual Plan (Project #2023-0161)

The Board of County Commissioners unanimously approved the 8th amendment to the Durango Mountain Resort (DMR) Development Agreement, including a fee-in-lieu for affordable housing, and approved the Base Camp Village Conceptual Plan. They also unanimously approved Resolution 2024-26, which revises Land Use Code chapters regarding traffic thresholds. All decisions were made without public opposition.

• Approved DMR Development Agreement 8th Amendment with Exhibit A (unanimous)
• Approved Base Camp Village Conceptual Plan with conditions (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2024-26 amending Land Use Code chapters 62, 66, 74, 81 on traffic (unanimous)

La Plata County Board of Health - Regular Meeting

The La Plata County Board of Health will meet to review the proposed budget for the Public Health Department for 2025. The board will also consider a resolution to adopt a program preventing harassment and discrimination.

• Consideration and acceptance of the 2025 Proposed Public Health Department Budget
• Resolution No. 2024-04 Adopting a Program to Prevent Harassment and Discrimination

The La Plata County Board of Health unanimously adopted Resolution No. 2024-04 to prevent harassment and discrimination, and unanimously recommended the proposed 2025 Public Health Department budget to the Board of County Commissioners. The board also approved the meeting agenda and consent agenda. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Adopted Resolution No. 2024-04 adopting a program to prevent harassment and discrimination (unanimous)
• Recommended the proposed 2025 Public Health Department budget to the Board of County Commissioners (unanimous)
• Approved the meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved the consent agenda (unanimous)

Living with Wildlife Advisory Board - Regular

The Living with Wildlife Advisory Board will meet to review recent wildlife‑related updates. Topics include the Invertebrate Bill, a cat‑hunting ballot initiative, CDOT wildlife corridors, and a solar‑impact letter. The board will also receive reports on main‑street signage and the local farm market.

• Discussion of the Invertebrate Bill and cat‑hunting ballot initiative
• Update on CDOT wildlife corridors
• Review of solar wildlife impacts letter
• Report on main‑street signage
• Farm market report

Board of County Commissioners - Work Session Public Posting

The Board of County Commissioners is reviewing potential ballot language for the November 5 General Election. The proposal would allow the county to reallocate a percentage of existing lodger's tax revenue toward workforce housing and childcare.

• Discussion of two potential ballot language options (Option A and Option B)
• Proposed use of tax revenue for childcare and affordable housing for tourism-related and other workers
• Reference to 2022 lodger's tax collections of $892,339
• September 6 deadline to finalize ballot language

Long Term Finance Committee - Regular Meeting

The Long Term Finance Committee will receive an update on the 2025 county budget from Aaron Hyatt. The discussion will cover revenue and expenditure trends, potential financial threats and opportunities, and recommendations to keep the budget balanced. The committee will also review capital improvement programs and funding recommendations.

• Budget 2025 Update presentation by Aaron Hyatt

Board of County Commissioners - Board Discussion Time

The Board of County Commissioners is meeting for discussion and updates with commissioners, Chuck Stevens, and Sheryl Rogers. The agenda contains no specific legislative items or public hearings.

Community Corrections Board - Screening Committee

The La Plata County Community Corrections Board Screening Committee will review applications for inmate placement and discuss confidential reports in a closed session. The board will also approve minutes from a previous meeting.

• Approval of July 17, 2024 CCB minutes
• Executive session to screen 13 inmate applications
• Review of confidential reports and PSI's
• Discussion of parole records and sentencing reports
• Public access to approved minutes for screening outcomes

Historic Preservation Review Commission - Special Meeting

The Historic Preservation Review Commission will discuss a consultation request from Colorado Parks & Wildlife for its Southwest Office project located in central Durango along the Animas River, northwest of Huck Finn Pond. The meeting also includes a presentation of the 2024 Historic Tour itinerary. Agenda and minutes from prior regular meetings will be approved before any other business.

• Approval of agenda
• Approval of minutes from May 15 and July 10 regular meetings
• Presentation of 2024 Historic Tour itinerary
• Review of Colorado Parks & Wildlife Southwest Office Project Consultation Request (email, letter, plans, photos)
• Other business

The Historic Preservation Review Commission voted unanimously to defer to the City of Durango any historic preservation concerns related to the Colorado Parks & Wildlife Southwest Office project, which is located within city limits. The commission also discussed plans for the 2024 Historic Tour along the Tracks Across Borders Scenic Byway, including presentation logistics and brochure content. No other formal decisions were made.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from May 15 and July 10, 2024 meetings (unanimous)
• Voted to defer to City of Durango for historic preservation concerns on CPW project (unanimous)

Southwest La Plata Library District - Regular

The Southwest La Plata Library District Board of Trustees will hold a special training meeting open to the public. The session is scheduled for Tuesday, August 6, 2024, at 4:00 pm at the Sunnyside Library.

• Training for new Board Co-Chairs on meeting agenda protocols
• Meeting location: Sunnyside Library, 75 County Road 218, Durango, CO
• Next regular meetings: August 19 and September 16, 2024

Board of County Commissioners - Special Business Meeting

The La Plata County Board of County Commissioners will consider several consent agenda items, including two multi‑million‑dollar road improvement contracts, allocation of federal school funds, and letters of support for housing programs. A resolution to rescind fire impact fees will also be voted on. No other decisions are listed beyond the consent agenda.

• Approve $2.945 million award to Oldcastle SW Group, Inc. for mill & overlay of 4.4 mi of County Road 240
• Approve $2.008 million award to Oldcastle SW Group, Inc. for mill & overlay of 3.2 mi of County Road 501
• Allocate Secure Rural Schools and Community Self‑Determination Act Title I funds to local school districts
• Approve letters of support for Southwest Housing Rehabilitation Program and Colorado Division of Housing grant
• Rescind fire impact fees previously adopted for the Durango Fire Protection District

The Board approved two mill and overlay contracts for County Roads 240 and 501 totaling approximately $4.95 million. The Board also rescinded fire impact fees for new development applications submitted on or after August 7, 2024.

• Approved $2,945,236.00 award for mill & overlay of 4.4 miles of County Road 240 with Oldcastle SW Group, Inc. (Unanimous)
• Approved $2,008,162.00 award for mill & overlay of 3.2 miles of County Road 501 with Oldcastle SW Group, Inc. (Unanimous)
• Approved $156,062.32 allocation of SRS Title I funds for Durango, Bayfield, and Ignacio school districts (Unanimous)
• Approved letter of support for Housing Solutions for the Southwest's Housing Rehabilitation Program (Unanimous)
• Approved letter of support for HomesFund mortgage/downpayment assistance program (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 2024-29 rescinding fire impact fees for new development applications submitted on or after August 7, 2024 (Unanimous)

Board of Equalization - Board of County Commissioners

The La Plata County Board of Commissioners, sitting as the Board of Equalization, will approve the agenda and minutes, identify any conflicts of interest, and then consider a consent agenda of property tax appeal cases. Items include two stipulations, one petition granted, several denials, and two administrative denials, all requested by the Assessor's Office.

• Stipulation – 2024 Property Tax Appeal Case No. 2023-15, petitioner Dalton Ranch West Inc.
• Stipulation – 2024 Property Tax Appeal Case No. 2023-14, petitioner Vernon Crawley Trust
• Petition/Appeal granted – 2024 Property Tax Appeal Case No. 2024-2, petitioner Watertowne Properties LLC
• Denial – 2024 Property Tax Appeal Case No. 2024-3 through 2024-11, petitioner Vista Pacifica LLC and others
• Administrative denial – 2024 Property Tax Appeal Case No. 2024-13, petitioner Valero Diamond Metro LLC

Wildfire Advisory Board - Regular Meeting

The Wildfire Advisory Board will meet to review the Community Wildfire Protection Plan, discuss updates on the Wildfire Preparedness Fund, and plan for the onboarding of new members in 2025. The meeting will also include a presentation on the Ruidoso wildfire and a review of the Wildfire Preparedness Fund.

• Review Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP)
• Update on Wildfire Preparedness Fund (WWPF)
• Plan for 2025 new member onboarding
• Presentation on Ruidoso wildfire
• Review of 1 Year in review: Hospitality flyer, radio spots, webpage

The Wildfire Advisory Board met and handled routine business, including approving May and July minutes and preparing for the County Fair. They discussed outreach efforts, including a planned presentation for community groups and a virtual slash depot idea. No formal votes or major decisions were made.

• Approved meeting minutes for May and July
• Prepared for County Fair outreach booth
• Discussed creating a WAB presentation for community groups
• Proposed virtual slash depot with regional partner
• Agreed to improve new member onboarding with a quiz form

Community Corrections Board - Regular Meeting

The La Plata County Community Corrections Board will meet to approve minutes, receive a financial update from the Treasurer, and discuss updates on Hilltop House and screening committee operations. The agenda also includes an election item.

• Approval of April 24, 2024, minutes
• Financial update from Treasurer Harms
• Hilltop House update from Sally Frey
• Navigating the Screening Committee
• Elections

Fire Code Board of Appeals - Regular Meeting

The Fire Code Board of Appeals will hold its regular meeting on July 31, 2024. It will review and approve the prior meeting minutes, discuss any pending appeals, and set the date for the next meeting. The meeting will be conducted via Zoom.

• Call meeting to order and roll call
• Review and approve minutes
• Discussion of appeals and other items
• Set next meeting date
• Adjourn

Board of Equalization / Independent Hearing Referees - Hearing

The Board of Equalization will hold a public hearing on two property tax appeal cases. Both appeals were requested by the Assessor's Office. The board will consider the petitions and issue decisions on the appeals.

• Property Tax Appeal Case No. 2024-12 – petitioner William Denam (ID #8895)
• Property Tax Appeal Case No. 2023-14 – petitioner Vernon Crawley Trust (ID #8896)

The Board of Equalization's Independent Hearing Referees denied William Denam's abatement requests for tax years 2022 ($50,000) and 2023 ($80,000), citing that the purchaser should investigate property issues and that the Assessor's comparables were reasonable. The board also approved a stipulation in the Vernon Crawley Trust property tax appeal case, issuing a Findings and Order. Both decisions were unanimous among the three referees present.

• Denied abatement for William Denam for tax year 2022 ($50,000) and 2023 ($80,000) (unanimous)
• Approved stipulation in Vernon Crawley Trust property tax appeal case (unanimous)

Board of Equalization / Independent Hearing Referees - Hearing

The Board of Equalization Independent Hearing Referees will conduct public hearings for 10 property tax appeal cases. These hearings determine the resolution of disputes regarding 2024 property tax assessments.

• Property Tax Appeal Case No. 2024-1 (Patricia & Larry Wright)
• Property Tax Appeal Case No. 2024-3 through 2024-10 (Vista Pacifica LLC)
• Property Tax Appeal Case No. 2024-11 (Janet & Randall Wilson)

The Board of Equalization's Independent Hearing Referees, with only Wayne Jefferies present, unanimously adopted recommendations to deny 10 property tax appeals and administratively deny one appeal where the petitioner did not appear. All actions were procedural, with no substantive discussion or changes to property valuations.

• Administratively denied Case 2024-1 (Patricia & Larry Wright) due to petitioner absence (unanimous)
• Denied Case 2024-3 (Vista Pacifica LLC) (unanimous)
• Denied Case 2024-4 (Vista Pacifica LLC) (unanimous)
• Denied Case 2024-5 (Vista Pacifica LLC) (unanimous)
• Denied Case 2024-6 (Vista Pacifica LLC) (unanimous)
• Denied Case 2024-7 (Vista Pacifica LLC) (unanimous)
• Denied Case 2024-8 (Vista Pacifica LLC) (unanimous)
• Denied Case 2024-9 (Vista Pacifica LLC) (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners - Work Session Public Posting

The Town of Ignacio Board of Trustees and the La Plata County Board of Commissioners will hold a joint work session. They will discuss updates from the housing authority, SWORD grant allocations, reallocation of the lodger’s tax, road impact fees, the Rock Creek Housing Project and its Tribal Consistency Grant application, and a county land dedication for a public works facility. No decisions are indicated in the agenda.

• Housing Authority updates – RHA / Ignacio Housing Authority
• SWORD grant allocations
• Lodger’s tax re-allocation
• Road impact fees
• Rock Creek Housing Project – local assistance / Tribal Consistency Grant application

Planning Commission - Regular Meeting

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to decide on an amendment to the Durango Mountain Resort (Purgatory) Development Agreement. The proposal seeks to clarify unit limits for condominium buildings, remove specific setbacks, and correct errors in the agreement's tables.

• Project #2024-0015: 8th Amendment to the DMR (Purgatory) Development Agreement
• Proposed revision to Land Use Regulation Sec. 4.10.5 regarding maximum units per building in Base Camp Village
• Proposed removal of build to line setbacks for Base Camp Village
• Proposed removal of reference to North County Plan Section VII Appendix

The La Plata County Planning Commission unanimously approved the 8th Amendment to the Durango Mountain Resort (Purgatory) Development Agreement, which removes the 50-unit per building limit for hotels in Base Camp Village, removes build-to line setbacks, and corrects a table error. The amendment allows for a proposed 120-unit hotel at the resort. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting also included approval of the agenda and minutes from prior meetings.

• Approved PROJECT #2024-0015, DMR (Purgatory) Development Agreement 8th Amendment (unanimous)
• Approved agenda with no changes (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from April 25, 2024 regular meeting (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from June 13, 2024 regular meeting (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from July 11, 2024 regular meeting (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners - Board Discussion Time

The La Plata County Board will hear a 15‑minute presentation on Natural Resources Damages to provide direction on the vetting process for NRD projects. Following that, commissioners will give updates in separate discussion segments. The meeting is a public Board Discussion Time session for staff and entities to share information with the Board.

• Natural Resources Damages discussion – direction on vetting process (15 min)
• Board discussion & updates with Commissioners
• Board discussion & updates with Commissioner Chuck Stevens
• Board discussion & updates with Commissioner Sheryl Rogers

Board of Equalization / Independent Hearing Referees - Hearing

The Board of Equalization Independent Hearing Referees will conduct public hearings for three property tax appeal cases. These hearings are requested by the Assessor's Office.

• Property Tax Appeal Case No. 2024-2 (Watertowne Properties LLC)
• Property Tax Appeal Case No. 2024-13 (Valero Diamond Metro LLC)
• Property Tax Appeal Case No. 2023-15-51 (Dalton Ranch West Inc)

The La Plata County Board of Equalization held a public hearing on three 2024 property tax appeal cases (Nos. 2024-2, 2024-13, and 2023-15) brought by Watertowne Properties LLC, Valero Diamond Metro LLC, and Dalton Ranch West Inc. The minutes list only the agenda items and minute item numbers; no decisions, motions, or vote tallies are recorded. The meeting was adjourned after the hearings.

• Heard 2024 Property Tax Appeal Case No. 2024-2 (Watertowne Properties LLC) — no outcome recorded
• Heard 2024 Property Tax Appeal Case No. 2024-13 (Valero Diamond Metro LLC) — no outcome recorded
• Heard 2024 Property Tax Appeal Case No. 2023-15 (Dalton Ranch West Inc) — no outcome recorded

Durango Hills Road Improvement District Advisory Committee - Regular meeting

The La Plata County Durango Hills Road Improvement District Advisory Committee will review summer maintenance work and solicit a contract for winter maintenance services.

• Review of summer maintenance work
• Winter maintenance contract solicitation
• Update on outstanding action items
• Public questions and comments

Board of County Commissioners - Business Meeting

The Board of County Commissioners will review a consent agenda featuring a settlement agreement and a new harassment prevention program. The meeting also includes a presentation on civil discourse and election integrity.

• Participation in the Kroger Settlement Agreement regarding Colorado's Opioids Settlement
• Resolution No. 2024-27 adopting a program to prevent harassment and discrimination
• Resolution No. 2024-25 requiring notice to the Southern Ute Indian Tribe for certain special event permits
• Local Government Limited Gaming Impact Grant Application
• Resolution No. 2024-24 cancelling taxes due from Atom Petroleum

The Board approved and signed a letter to the community regarding civil discourse, democracy, and election integrity. The consent agenda was adopted unanimously, including approval of county cash requirements, cancellation of uncollectible taxes from Atom Petroleum, adoption of a harassment prevention program, participation in the Kroger opioid settlement, a gaming impact grant application, a letter of support for La Plata Cares, a resolution requiring notice to the Southern Ute Indian Tribe for special event permits, and ratification of a Superfund site registration form. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved and signed letter on civil discourse, democracy, and election integrity (unanimous)
• Approved county cash requirements and directed staff to publish (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2024-24 cancelling taxes due from Atom Petroleum (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2024-27 on harassment and discrimination prevention (unanimous)
• Approved participation in Kroger opioid settlement (unanimous)
• Approved submission of Local Government Limited Gaming Impact Grant application (unanimous)
• Approved letter of support for La Plata Cares community care hub (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2024-25 requiring notice to Southern Ute Indian Tribe for special event permits (unanimous)

La Plata County Board of Health - Special Meeting

The La Plata County Board of Health will decide on several actions, including directing the interim director to submit statements supporting the La Plata Cares concept and SNAP funding in the 2025 Farm Bill. The board will also consider an employment agreement and a contract amendment for interim public health director Theresa (Tracy) Anselmo. Presentations on health insurance literacy and the proposed 2025 public health budget will be given, but no decisions are listed for those items.

• Consider employment agreement with Theresa Anselmo for Public Health Director
• Consider third amendment to Theresa (Tracy) Anselmo's interim director contract
• Direct interim director to submit statement supporting La Plata Cares concept
• Direct interim director to submit statement supporting SNAP funding in 2025 Farm Bill
• Presentation of 2025 proposed Public Health Department budget

The Board of Health approved an employment agreement to appoint Theresa Anselmo as the permanent Public Health Director effective August 1, 2024. The Board also authorized support for the La Plata Cares community care hub and SNAP benefit funding in the 2025 Farm Bill.

• Approved employment agreement for Theresa Anselmo as Public Health Director (unanimous)
• Approved Third Amendment to Theresa Anselmo's interim contract to adjust termination date (unanimous)
• Approved submission of a support statement for the La Plata Cares community care hub concept (unanimous)
• Approved signing a statement in support of SNAP Benefit funding in the 2025 Farm Bill (unanimous)
• Adopted meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from March 14, March 25, April 12, April 29, May 21, June 7, and June 25, 2024 (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners - Board Discussion Time

The Board of County Commissioners will review the US Forest Service's responses to county concerns regarding the Spring Creek Pipeline and Associated Gas Drilling Project. The board is seeking direction on whether to propose a formal objection during the current objection period.

• Spring Creek Pipeline & Associated Gas Drilling Project review
• Community Development Action Plan Review with Region 9 Economic Development District
• Public Health perspective on La Plata Cares community care hub
• ARPA Expense discussion

Community Corrections Board - Screening Committee

The CCB Screening Committee is meeting to review client requests and individual service plans. The board will conduct an executive session to discuss confidential reports and case screenings before voting in public.

• Screening of 11 individuals, including Delfino Ortega, Kyle Grimes, and Leonard Powell
• Review of a Hilltop House employment candidate
• Approval of July 3, 2024 meeting minutes

Wildfire and Watershed Protection Fund Committee - Regular

The Wildfire and Watershed Advisory Committee will review and confirm the process for adding new members. It will receive an update on the FRMWRM grant and hear the latest status of the NFF agreement. The committee will also review its bi‑annual report and a draft mission statement. Finally, members will discuss plans for an upcoming field trip, including intent, date, invitations, and goals.

• Review & confirm process for new members
• Update on FRMWRM grant
• Latest on NFF agreement
• Review bi‑annual report
• Field trip discussion (intent, date, invitations, goals)

La Plata County Board of Health - Executive Session

The La Plata County Board of Health is holding an executive session to receive legal advice and deliberate on personnel matters. The focus of these discussions is the recruitment and selection of a public health director.

• Legal advice regarding the recruitment and selection of a public health director
• Personnel deliberations on the selection of a public health director

La Plata County Board of Health - Special Meeting

The La Plata County Board of Health is holding a special meeting to consider the selection of a Public Health Director. This is the only decision item listed on the agenda.

• Consideration of Public Health Director Selection (ID # 8854)

The Board of Health unanimously voted to offer the Public Health Director position to Tracy Anselmo. Staff were directed to negotiate a job offer based on County policies and wage plans.

• Approved offering the Public Health Director position to Tracy Anselmo (Unanimous)

Living with Wildlife Advisory Board - Regular

The Living with Wildlife Advisory Board will meet to receive updates on Colorado Parks and Wildlife and CDOT wildlife corridors. Members will also discuss a letter regarding solar wildlife impacts and plan the 2024 calendar.

• CDOT Wildlife Corridors update
• Solar wildlife impacts letter
• CPW update
• Invertebrate Bill discussion
• 2024 calendar planning

Southwest La Plata Library District - Regular

The Southwest La Plata Library District Board of Trustees will meet on July 15, 2024 to approve the agenda and consent items, then discuss and vote on Resolution 2024-05 to adopt the Colorado Retention Manual. The board will also review drafts of an updated privacy policy, a website accessibility policy, and a record management and information retrieval policy. Additional updates will be provided by the district director, finance committee, and other committees.

• Consent agenda items: minutes from 6/17/2024 and 6/28/2024 meetings
• Resolution 2024-05: Adoption of Colorado Retention Manual (draft)
• Review of Updated Privacy Policy (draft)
• Review of Website Accessibility Policy
• Review of Updated Record Management and Information Retrieval Policy

Wildfire Advisory Board - Regular Meeting

The Wildfire Advisory Board will debrief a recent field tour and discuss upcoming outreach opportunities. The board is also considering whether to prepare a statement or have a subcommittee present for the Wildfire Resilience Code meeting.

• Field Tour debrief
• Wildfire Resilience Code statement or sub-committee presentation
• Review of CWPP goals

The board reviewed upcoming outreach events and media updates. It was noted that the WAB budget will be reduced to approximately $2,000 for at least the next few years, pending approval.

• Noted pending budget reduction to approximately $2,000

Planning Commission - Regular Meeting

The Commission will consider several items related to Durango Mountain Resort, including a hotel sketch plan and a village conceptual plan for Base Camp Village. Additionally, the body will review a request to subdivide 7.08 acres into two parcels at 1420 CR 302.

• Dyer Subdivision: proposal to subdivide 7.08 acres into two approximately 3-acre parcels at 1420 CR 302
• DMR Development Agreement 8th Amendment: revisions to Land Use Regulation Sec. 4.10.5 and building specifications
• Base Camp Village Conceptual Plan: proposal for resort condominiums, commercial, lodge, and hotel uses
• Base Camp Hotel Sketch Plan: proposal for an approximately 124 room hotel of approximately 48,000 square feet at 4979 Hwy 550 N

The Commission approved a conceptual plan and sketch plan for a 120-room hotel and resort condominiums at Durango Mountain Resort. A minor subdivision for the Dyer property was also approved. An amendment to the resort's development agreement was continued to a later date.

• Approved Project #2022-0284 Dyer Subdivision (Unanimous)
• Approved Project #2023-0161 Base Camp Village Conceptual Plan with condition to remove building outline from map (Unanimous)
• Approved Project #2023-0157 Base Camp Hotel Sketch Plan (Unanimous)
• Continued Project #2024-0015 DMR Development Agreement 8th Amendment to July 25, 2024 (Unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners - Board Discussion Time

The Board of County Commissioners will discuss potential allocation of up to $1 million in ARPA funds for the Southern Ute Broadband Project. The meeting also includes an update on next steps regarding Road Impact Fees.

• Potential allocation of up to $1 million in ARCA funds for broadband expansion
• Southern Ute Broadband Project: Rafter J/Shenandoah option ($8.7mm total cost)
• Southern Ute Broadband Project: Highway 550/CR 213 option ($8.6mm total cost)
• Southern Ute Broadband Project: Highway 140/CR 141 option ($11.2mm total cost)
• Road Impact Fee update and next steps

Historic Preservation Review Commission - Regular Meeting

The Commission is reviewing a preview of the 2024 Historic Tour titled Tracks Across Borders. Discussion includes mileage, a driving guide, and final planning for publication topics.

• Review of 2024 Historic Tour: Tracks Across Borders & LPC turns 150
• Discussion of Driving Tour mileage and guide

The Commission discussed logistics, route stops, and promotional materials for the 2024 Historic Tour. Members coordinated speaker availability and site hours for eight designated stops. A special meeting was scheduled for August 7 to review the event flyer.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Scheduled special meeting for August 7 at 3pm
• Established 8-stop route for the historic driving tour

La Plata County Board of Health - Public Notice

The La Plata County Board of Health is hosting a meet and greet with Theresa (Tracy) Anselmo, a finalist for the position of Public Health Director. The event will include a short presentation by Ms. Anselmo followed by a question and answer session with department staff and the public.

• Meet and greet with Public Health Director finalist Theresa (Tracy) Anselmo

Board of County Commissioners - Business Meeting

The Board of County Commissioners will review several items through a consent agenda. These include agreements regarding voter services, water conservation grants, and airport easements.

• Memorandum of understanding for a voter service and polling center on the Southern Ute Indian Reservation
• Letter supporting Animas Watershed Partnership's grant application to the Colorado Water Conservation Board
• Easement agreement with Clearnetworx at the Durango-La Plata County Airport
• Re-appointment of the La Plata County Veterans Service Officer
• Notification regarding ballot issues for reallocation of Lodger's Tax for the November 5, 2024 election

The Board approved a notification to the County Clerk and Recorder to place a measure regarding the reallocation of lodger's tax on the November 5, 2024 ballot. A work session is scheduled for July 26, 2024, to determine the specific language of the ballot question.

• Approved notification to Clerk and Recorder to place lodger's tax reallocation issue on Nov 5 ballot (Unanimous)
• Approved MOU for voter service and polling center on Southern Ute Indian Reservation (Unanimous)
• Ratified support letter for Animas Watershed Partnership's grant application to Colorado Water Conservation Board (Unanimous)
• Approved easement agreement with Clearnetworx at Durango-La Plata County Airport (Unanimous)
• Approved re-appointment of Gregory Dotson as Veterans Service Officer for a two-year term (Unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners - Board Discussion Time

The Board will discuss a housing assessment regarding potential Land Use Code changes. Staff will also present development review metrics and the impact of SB 24-233 on property taxes. Additionally, officials will provide an overview of county mortgage assistance funding through HomesFund.

• Housing assessment for Land Use Code changes
• Community Development process review metrics
• Impacts of SB 24-233 on property tax
• Overview of HomesFund mortgage assistance funding

Community Corrections Board - Screening Committee

The committee will meet to review and screen specific client requests. Following a public session, members will enter an executive session to discuss confidential reports and case files.

• Review of Casandra Carroll (Case #21CR60)
• Review of Coy Adams (Case #24CR95)
• Review of Zane Schuler (22CR346)
• Review of Henry Martinez (DOC #091854)
• Review of Brandon Scrimpsher (DOC #199067) and Michael Stepp (DOC #164697)

Board of County Commissioners - Planning Meeting

The Board of County Commissioners will consider a preliminary plat and plan for the Black Bear Townhomes Phase 2A project. The proposal involves one five-unit townhome building located at DMR Tacoma Village Unit 1 Lot A.3.

• Black Bear Townhomes Phase 2A: Preliminary Plat and Plan (one, five unit townhome building)

The Board of County Commissioners approved Project #2023-0060, Black Bear Townhomes Phase 2A Preliminary Plat and Plan, with the findings and conditions in the staff report. The project is a five-unit townhome building at DMR Tacoma Village Unit 1 Lot A.3. The vote was 3-0, with Commissioner Clyde L. Church moving approval. No public comment was heard.

• Approved Project #2023-0060 Black Bear Townhomes Phase 2A Preliminary Plat and Plan with staff findings and 12 conditions (3-0)
• Adopted the meeting agenda (3-0)

Southwest La Plata Library District - Regular

The Board of Trustees will hold a virtual executive session to discuss the performance evaluation of Library Director Rebecca Benally. The discussion includes a review of an evaluation conducted on June 26, 2024, and potential compensatory actions.

• Discussion of Library Director Rebecca Benally's performance evaluation
• Discussion of potential compensatory actions resulting from the review

Board of County Commissioners - Board Discussion Time

Julia Scanlan will present a summary of the Counties & Commissioners Acting Together (CCAT) 2024 legislative efforts, including successes and ongoing issues. The presentation covers legislative impacts on land use, housing, and natural resources. Other items include discussion updates with individual commissioners and staff.

• Report on HB24-1313: Housing in Transit-Oriented Communities
• Report on HB24-1152: Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs)
• Report on SB24-174: Sustainable Affordable Housing Assistance
• Report on HB24-1175: Local Governments Rights to Property for Affordable Housing

Historic Preservation Review Commission - Special Meeting

The Historic Preservation Review Commission will hold a special meeting to preview the 2024 Historic Driving Tour. The session follows the Tracks Across Borders scenic byway along State Highways 172 and 151.

• Preview of the 2024 Historic Driving Tour
• Tour route includes State Highways 172 and 151

Board of County Commissioners - Business Meeting

The Board of County Commissioners will consider a liquor license renewal for The Grill at James Ranch. The agenda also includes proposed updates to county code, including the creation of a Loss Control and Safety Board. Additionally, the board will review an easement agreement with La Plata Electric Association for airport utilities.

• Beer and wine license renewal for Harvest Grill & Greens at James Ranch
• Contract amendment for jail-based behavioral health services
• Easement agreement with La Plata Electric Association for airport utilities
• Creation of the Loss Control and Safety Board via Resolution 2024-21
• Revisions to the county Americans with Disabilities Act policy

The La Plata County Board of County Commissioners adopted the meeting agenda, approved a consent agenda with ten items, and unanimously renewed the beer and wine license for The Grill at James Ranch. The board also received commissioner and staff reports, including the April 2024 Financial Status Report.

• Adopted meeting agenda (3-0)
• Approved consent agenda including county cash requirements, contract amendment for jail-based behavioral health services, and airport utility easement (3-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2024-21 replacing the Accident Review Board with the Loss Control and Safety Board (3-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2024-22 repealing the County Public Records and Network Use Policy (3-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2024-23 amending the Emergency Medical Services Code (3-0)
• Approved revisions to the ADA Policy and board proclamations policy (3-0)
• Approved 2024 Property Valuation Arbitrator List consisting of Victor Romano (3-0)
• Approved renewal of beer & wine license for Harvest Grill & Greens at James Ranch, dba The Grill at James Ranch (3-0)

La Plata County Board of Health - Special Meeting

The La Plata County Board of Health will consider potential action to name finalists for the Public Health Executive Director position. The meeting also includes reports from the Chief Medical Officer and the Director. Additionally, the board will review corrections to errors in the Board of Health Delegation of Authority policy.

• Naming finalists for Public Health Executive Director position
• Corrections to Policy VII.4 Board of Health Delegation of Authority
• Chief Medical Officer Report
• Director's Report

The La Plata County Board of Health voted unanimously to name Theresa Anselmo as the single finalist candidate for the permanent Public Health Director position. The board also adopted the agenda with a revision to place the consent agenda before the decision agenda, and approved corrections to minor scrivener errors in Policy VII.4. The approval of minutes from five prior meetings was tabled until the next regularly scheduled meeting.

• Approved agenda with revision to place consent agenda before decision agenda (unanimous)
• Tabled approval of March 14, March 25, April 12, April 29, and May 21, 2024 meeting minutes until next regular meeting (passed)
• Approved corrections to minor scrivener errors in Policy VII.4 Board of Health Delegation of Authority (unanimous)
• Named Theresa Anselmo as single finalist for Public Health Director (unanimous)

Planning Commission - Work Session

The Planning Commission will discuss the sketch plan process and potential revisions to the County’s land use code. This session is for discussion purposes only, and no action will be taken or public comment allowed.

• Discussion of potential revisions to the Land Use Code
• Review of the sketch plan process

La Plata County Board of Health - Executive Session

The La Plata County Board of Health will hold an executive session on June 21, 2024. The meeting is for discussing the recruitment and selection of a public health director regarding personnel matters and legal advice.

• Recruitment and selection of a public health director

Community Corrections Board - Screening Committee

The La Plata County Community Corrections Board Screening Committee will meet to screen client requests and approve individual service plans. The committee will enter an executive session to review confidential parole records and pre-sentence investigation reports.

• Review of seven individual screening cases
• Approval of June 5, 2024 meeting minutes
• Review of confidential parole records and Pre-Sentence Investigation Reports

Board of County Commissioners - Board Discussion Time

The Board will review the 2024 budget to actual report, covering revenues and expenses through May. The meeting also includes discussions and updates with Commissioners, Chuck Stevens, and Sheryl Rogers.

• 2024 Budget to Actual Report (revenues and expenses through May)
• Board discussion and updates with Commissioners
• Board discussion and updates with Chuck Stevens
• Board discussion and updates with Sheryl Rogers

La Plata County Board of Health - Executive Session

The La Plata County Board of Health will meet in executive session to conduct interviews for the position of public health director. The board will also hold deliberations regarding these candidates.

• Interview of candidates for the position of public health director
• Board deliberations regarding public health director selection

Board of County Commissioners - Work Session Public Posting

The Board is discussing whether to put a question on the November 2024 ballot to reallocate lodger's tax funds. Currently, these revenues must be used for marketing and advertising. The proposed change would allow up to 90% of revenue to support housing, childcare, and visitor experiences.

• Potential reallocation of lodger’s tax revenue
• Proposed use of funds for tourism-related workforce housing and childcare
• Review of $892,339 collected in 2022 and an estimated $1 million in 2023
• Decision on notifying the Clerk & Recorder regarding participation in the November 2024 election

Southwest La Plata Library District - Regular

The Board of Trustees will conduct a final reading of the 2024 Bylaws. The meeting also includes committee updates on strategic planning, finance, and management. Additionally, the board will review May 2024 financial reports.

• Final Reading of 2024 Bylaws
• Collection Development Policy Update
• Library Director performance evaluation process
• Friends of Library book sale and storage planning
• May 2024 financial reports

Planning Commission - Regular Meeting

The Planning Commission will consider proposed amendments to Land Use Code chapters regarding traffic. The commission will also review a request for a temporary use permit for outdoor tree and shrub sales.

• Land Use Code amendments to Chapters 62, 66, 74, and 81 regarding traffic
• Temporary use permit for outdoor sales of trees and shrubs at 89 Trimble Crossing Dr, Unit:C-D, Durango

The La Plata County Planning Commission voted unanimously to recommend that the Board of County Commissioners amend Land Use Code Chapters 62, 66, 74 and 81 regarding traffic, including raising the traffic increase that triggers a major permit from 5% to 20% and adding flexibility to traffic analysis requirements. The recommendation also includes a correction changing a road name in Table 81-6 from 'Hidden Valley Lane' to 'Hidden Falls Lane.' Separately, the Commission approved a temporary use permit for outdoor sales of trees and shrubs at Animas Valley Nursery, 89 Trimble Crossing Dr, Unit C-D, Durango. Two commissioners were excused and one listened from the audience.

• Approved PROJECT #2024-0052, Animas Valley Nursery temporary use for outdoor tree and shrub sales at 89 Trimble Crossing Dr, Unit C-D, Durango (unanimous)
• Approved Action Item 8804, recommending BOCC amend Land Use Code Chapters 62, 66, 74 and 81 regarding traffic (unanimous)
• Recommendation includes raising the traffic threshold for a major permit from 5% to 20%
• Recommendation includes allowing waivers in traffic analysis criteria and eliminating a table guiding study updates
• Recommendation includes requiring phased developments to prepare a comprehensive master traffic study
• Recommendation includes updating Table 81-6 in Chapter 81 based on recent traffic counts
• Recommendation includes correcting road name in Table 81-6 from 'Hidden Valley Lane' to 'Hidden Falls Lane'
• Adopted the agenda (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners - Board Discussion Time

The Board will review membership and cost information for rejoining Club 20, an advocacy organization for Western Colorado counties. The meeting also includes updates with Commissioners, Chuck Stevens, and Sheryl Rogers.

• Club 20 membership and cost information
• Board updates with Commissioners
• Board updates with Chuck Stevens
• Board updates with Sheryl Rogers

Board of Adjustment - Special Meeting

The Board of Adjustment will consider an appeal regarding a written code interpretation issued by the Community Development Director. The applicant, Dan Murphy with SEH®, is appealing the determination related to La Plata County Land Use Code Sec. 66-26.I.B permit adjustments.

• Appeal of Director Determination for Durango Hot Springs (PL2023-0267)

Board of County Commissioners - Business Meeting

The Board will consider resolutions to repeal regional council codes and waive procurement procedures for Public Health. They will also review a bed and breakfast permit for Antlers on the Creek. The agenda includes several financial reports and grant applications.

• Release of $155,292.60 from School Park Fund #228 to Durango School District 9-R
• Bed and breakfast permit for Antlers on the Creek Bed & Breakfast
• Master contract for SWORD opioid funds with Region 9 Economic Development District
• Grant application for purchasing scanners via the Colorado Electronic Recording Technology Board
• Repeal of Southwest Regional EMS Council and Four Corners Regional Trauma Advisory Council codes

The Board of County Commissioners approved a consent agenda covering multiple resolutions, including the repeal of two county code sections and the release of $155,292.60 to Durango School District 9-R. Additionally, the Board approved a liquor permit for Antlers on the Creek Bed & Breakfast. Several departmental reports were presented for information only.

• Approved $155,292.60 payment to Durango School District 9-R (3-0)
• Repealed La Plata County Code sections 2-621 through 2-622 (3-0)
• Repealed La Plata County Code sections 2-386 through 2-391 (3-0)
• Approved procurement waiver for Public Health through 2024 (3-0)
• Approved liquor permit for Antlers on the Creek Bed & Breakfast (3-0)
• Approved grant application for scanner purchases (3-0)
• Approved master contract for SWORD opioid funds (3-0)
• Approved Intergovernmental Agreement for Information Sharing Consortium (3-0)

Living with Wildlife Advisory Board - Regular

The Living with Wildlife Advisory Board will receive updates on various wildlife programs, including CDOT corridors and the USFS Wildlife Program. The meeting also includes a review of a letter regarding solar wildlife impacts.

• CDOT Wildlife Corridors update
• USFS Wildlife Program update
• Solar wildlife impacts letter review
• CPW updates
• SUIT update

La Plata County Board of Health - Executive Session

The Board of Health is meeting in executive session to discuss the selection process for a new public health director. This includes reviewing candidates and receiving legal advice on specific legal questions regarding the process.

• Review of candidates for the position of public health director
• Legal advice regarding the selection process for the public health director

La Plata County Board of Health - Special Meeting

The La Plata County Board of Health will consider several contract amendments and program applications. These items include updates to maternal child health and immunization task orders, as well as the WIC nutrition program application.

• Amendment #1 to Maternal Child Health contract (Task Order 2024*0393)
• Amendment #1 to Immunizations contract (Task Order 2024*2702)
• CO WIC Local Administrative Services Contract Application for FFY24-25
• Nurse Home Visitor Program (Nurse Family Partnership) continuation

The La Plata County Board of Health held a special meeting on June 7, 2024, and adopted its agenda and consent agenda unanimously. The consent agenda approved Amendment #1 to Master Contract 23 FAA 00059 for Maternal Child Health and for Immunizations, the COWIC Local Administrative Services Contract Application for FFY24-25, and the continuation of the Nurse Home Visitor Program (Nurse Family Partnership). All five members were present, and no public comment was offered.

• Adopted the agenda (unanimous)
• Adopted the consent agenda (unanimous)
• Approved Amendment #1 to Master Contract 23 FAA 00059, Task Order 2024*0393 Maternal Child Health, with signature authority to the Director
• Approved Amendment #1 to Master Contract 23 FAA 00059, Task Order 2024*2702 Immunizations, with signature authority to the Director
• Approved the COWIC Local Administrative Services Contract Application for FFY24-25, with signature authority to the Director
• Approved the Nurse Home Visitor Program (Nurse Family Partnership) continuation, with signature authority to the Director

La Plata County Board of Health - Public Notice

The La Plata County Board of Health will participate in a 90-minute virtual Leadership in Action session. This interactive event includes small group discussions with other Colorado board members.

• 90-minute virtual Leadership in Action session

Wildfire Advisory Board - Regular Meeting

The Wildfire Advisory Board will hold a field trip to tour the property of Tom DeHudy and Denise Lane located off CR 213. The meeting concludes with a return to the Emergency Operations Center office.

• Property tour off CR 213
• State Wildfire Resiliency Code meeting in Durango on August 9

Board of County Commissioners - Board Discussion Time

The Board will hear updates from the Manna Resource Center and the La Plata Open Space Conservancy. A primary discussion involves long-term financing for road and bridge infrastructure improvements. The Long Term Finance Committee will present options to address significant funding gaps caused by declining oil and gas tax revenues.

• Proposed $203 million capital improvement plan for road and bridge infrastructure over 20 years
• Analysis of a potential 3.0 mill levy increase or 0.42% sales tax increase
• Report on the 77% decline in oil and gas property tax revenues over 15 years
• Update from Manna Resource Center regarding community services

Community Corrections Board - Screening Committee

The committee will review individual case files, including parole records and pre-sentence investigation reports. The board will meet in executive session to screen specific clients before returning to public session for voting.

• Review of 12 client cases including John Mills, Marcellino Hernandez, and Robert Cross
• Approval of May 15, 2024, meeting minutes
• Screening of parole records and Pre-Sentence Investigation Reports

Board of County Commissioners - Planning Meeting

The Board of County Commissioners will consider a preliminary plat and plan for Phase 2 of the Heartwood Ranch Subdivision. The proposal involves consolidating two parcels to add fourteen single-family lots at 800 Heartwood Lane in Bayfield.

• Preliminary plat/plan for Heartwood Ranch Subdivision Phase 2
• Addition of 14 single-family lots at 800 Heartwood Lane, Bayfield
• Consolidation of parcels 567710204065 and 567703200016

The Board of County Commissioners unanimously approved the preliminary plat for Phase 2 of the Heartwood Ranch Subdivision. The project involves consolidating two parcels to add 14 single-family lots. Approval was granted subject to 11 specific findings and conditions.

• Approved Heartwood Ranch Subdivision Phase 2 Preliminary Plat (unanimous)
• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from December 19, 2023 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from January 16, 2024 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from February 20, 2024 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from March 12, 2024 (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners - Special Business Meeting

The La Plata County Board of County Commissioners will hold a special business meeting on June 4, 2024. The agenda includes reviewing consent items such as grant support for the Axis and La Plata County Sheriff's Office Co-responder Program. Other proposed actions include software agreements and appointments of independent referees.

• Grant support for Axis Health System and Sheriff's Office Co-responder Program
• Temporary modification of premises for Tailwind DRO, LLC
• Appointment of 2024 Independent Referees for property tax appeals and abatement
• Agreement with Colorado Statewide Internet Portal Authority (SIPA) for CommonLook Suite software

The Board of County Commissioners adopted the consent agenda, approving several administrative items. These included support for a health system grant, a liquor license modification, and the appointment of independent referees for property tax hearings.

• Approved letter supporting Axis Health System grant for Co-responder Program (Unanimous)
• Approved temporary modification of premises for Tailwind DRO, LLC liquor license (Unanimous)
• Appointed five Independent Referees for 2024 tax hearings at $50.00 per hour (Unanimous)
• Approved grant application and agreement with Colorado Statewide Internet Portal Authority for CommonLook Suite software (Unanimous)

Southwest La Plata Library District - Regular

The Board of Trustees will meet to plan the schedule for the upcoming board retreat on July 26, 2024. This is a special meeting held at Sunnyside Library.

• Planning of the 2024 Board Retreat itinerary

Board of County Commissioners - Board Discussion Time

The Board of County Commissioners will receive updates on several community initiatives. Discussions include the performance of the CORE co-responder program, HomesFund's housing programs, and the Durango La Plata Senior Center's service reframing.

• Update on the CORE co-responder program involving the Sheriff’s Office and Axis Health
• Review of HomesFund affordable homeownership programs and the new LPC-RAH initiative
• Discussion of $200,000 in funds for the new LPC-RAH mortgage assistance program
• Overview of Durango La Plata Senior Center services and masterplan collaboration

La Plata County Board of Health - Regular Meeting

The La Plata County Board of Health will consider amendments to a substance misuse prevention grant and the Non-Cash Incentive Program Policy. The meeting also includes a report from the Director.

• Amendment to the Non-Cash Incentive Program Policy
• Amendment #1 to the Shared Risk and Protective Factor Approach to Substance Misuse Prevention Grant
• Director's Report

The Board of Health approved an amendment to a substance misuse prevention grant, increasing total funding to $254,085. The Board also amended the Non-Cash Incentive Program Policy to add new incentive categories and clarify staff roles.

• Approved amendment to Non-Cash Incentive Program Policy (Unanimous)
• Approved Amendment #1 to Substance Misuse Prevention Grant Contract 2024*2989, adding $170,627 in funding (Unanimous)

Southwest La Plata Library District - Regular

The Southwest La Plata Library District Board of Trustees will meet on May 20, 2024. The agenda includes a discussion regarding a potential real estate purchase to expand the Fort Lewis Mesa Library. The board will also receive updates on staffing and committee reports.

• Proposed real estate purchase for Fort Lewis Mesa Library expansion
• SDA 2024 Annual Conference registration
• Appointment of a new Finance Committee member
• Planning the Director evaluation process
• Update on the FLM Marquee

Board of County Commissioners - Board Discussion Time

The Board of County Commissioners will receive updates on Summer 2024 field activities at the Bonita Peak Mining District Superfund Site. The meeting also includes a report on DOLA Resiliency Grant outcomes and a review of Public Health business hour trial data.

• Update on Bonita Peak Mining District Superfund Site field activities
• Report on DOLA Resiliency Grant outcomes including $80K in business subsidies
• Review of Public Health front desk utilization audit and trial business hours
• Strategic Plan update following the annual retreat

Community Corrections Board - Screening Committee

The committee will meet in a general session before entering an executive session to screen specific client requests. The executive session is held to review confidential parole records and pre-sentence investigation reports.

• Review of Paul Langlois (Case #22CR355)
• Review of Raymond Mendoza (Case #24CR53)
• Review of Max Kugel (Case #23CR5035)
• Review of Keanu Mustache (Case #23CR60)
• Review of Sonya Pardo (Case #23CR207), Michael Oso (Case #23CR140), Corinthia Begay (Case #23CR334), and Brandon Fulton (DOC #179058)

Historic Preservation Review Commission - Regular Meeting

The Commission will receive an update regarding the Breen Community Building historic register application. Members will also discuss the HPRC webpage in relation to new accessibility laws effective July 1, 2024.

• Update on Breen Community Building Historic Register Application
• Discussion of HPRC webpage and upcoming accessibility law requirements

The Historic Preservation Review Commission met on May 15, 2024, and approved the agenda and the March 13, 2024 minutes. The commission received a clarification on open meetings rules and discussed planning for the 2024 historic tour, including a proposed route preview on June 26. A letter from the County Manager regarding the Breen Community Building Historic Register application was noted, but no decision was recorded. The meeting adjourned with no other business.

• Approved agenda with no changes (moved by Ted, no vote tally recorded)
• Approved March 13, 2024 minutes (moved by Kelly, seconded by Alan, unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (moved by Ted, all in favor)

Board of County Commissioners - Business Meeting

The Board will consider a grant agreement involving ECLT Westside Commons LLC and Elevation Community Land Trust LLC. The meeting also includes an update on the Durango-La Plata County Airport and a resolution to repeal code sections regarding the Fairgrounds Commission.

• Update on the Durango-La Plata County Airport
• Grant Agreement with ECLT Westside Commons LLC and Elevation Community Land Trust LLC
• Resolution 2024-16 to repeal La Plata County Code sections regarding the Fairgrounds Commission
• Proclamation declaring May 2024 as Foster Care Month

The Board of County Commissioners approved a grant agreement with Elevation Community Land Trust LLC and repealed county code sections relating to the Fairgrounds Commission. The Board also proclaimed May 2024 as Foster Care Month and approved county cash requirements.

• Approved proclamation declaring May 2024 as Foster Care Month (Unanimous)
• Approved county cash requirements as prepared by Finance Department (Unanimous)
• Approved request to State of Colorado Office of the State Auditor for audit filing extension (Unanimous)
• Approved Grant Agreement with ECLT Westside Commons LLC and Elevation Community Land Trust LLC (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2024-16 repealing County Code Sections 2-331 through 2-360 regarding the Fairgrounds Commission (Unanimous)
• Approved minutes of March 12, 2024 (Unanimous)
• Approved minutes of March 26, 2024 (Unanimous)

Living with Wildlife Advisory Board - Regular

The board will conduct a monthly discussion and update regarding current events. The meeting includes updates on wildlife corridors, the USFS wildlife program, and solar wildlife impacts.

• Updates on CDOT Wildlife Corridors
• Updates on USFS Wildlife Program
• Discussion of solar wildlife impacts letter
• CPW updates

Long Term Finance Committee - Regular Meeting

The Long Term Finance Committee will meet to review several items regarding county assets and taxation. Discussions include the Old Main Post Office (OMPO), Courthouse, and Schuler Property, as well as the Fair Grounds. The committee will also hear presentations on Lodgers Tax/Childcare and Road & Bridge tax options.

• Old Main Post Office (OMPO), Courthouse, and Schuler Property review
• Fair Grounds discussion
• Lodgers Tax / Childcare presentation
• Mill Levy / Sales Tax Presentation for Road & Bridge

Board of County Commissioners - Board Discussion Time

The Board of County Commissioners will receive quarterly updates from the Bureau of Land Management and the Forest Service. Additional discussions include a Fish Passage Project, grant fund relinquishment, and a wildfire evacuation exercise.

• Quarterly Updates from BLM and the Forest Service
• US Fish and Wildlife Service Fish Passage Project
• Relinquishment of Health Resources Services Administration Grant Funds
• Fourth Annual Wildfire Evacuation Exercise

Durango Hills Road Improvement District Advisory Committee - Regular meeting

The committee will review previous meeting minutes and receive updates on winter maintenance. The agenda includes a review of the Waldo summer work order and a discussion regarding wildland fuels reduction and roadwork.

• Review and approval of Waldo summer work order
• Discussion of Durango Hills wildland fuels reduction project and associated roadwork

La Plata County Board of Health - Work Session

The Board of Health will conduct a site visit at 185 Suttle Street in Durango. This building has been identified as a potential location for the public health department.

• Tour of 185 Suttle Street, Durango

Wildfire Advisory Board - Regular Meeting

The Wildfire Advisory Board will hear a presentation regarding the role of healthy soil in proactively decreasing wildfires. The session includes several presenters discussing methods to reach desired soil conditions.

• Presentation by Biological Fire Mitigation Coalition on soil health and wildfire mitigation
• Approval of April meeting minutes
• Subcommittee updates including routes, hospitality, and state code updates

The board reviewed a presentation on biological mitigation and agreed to create content promoting regenerative practices for the WRC. Members also approved updates to the Hospitality Flyer and decided to visit dry side mitigation for the June field trip.

• Approved April meeting minutes
• Agreed to build content promoting regenerative practices on the WRC
• Agreed to updates to the Hospitality Flyer
• Decided to visit dry side mitigation for June field trip
• Agreed that minutes and documents do not need to be public

Board of County Commissioners - Board Discussion Time

The Board of County Commissioners will review draft funding allocations for Human Services for State Fiscal Year 2025. Additionally, the Public Trustee will present a quarterly report detailing office transactions and financial activity from the first quarter of 2024.

• Human Services SFY 2025 Child Welfare Allocation: $3,434,429
• Human Services SFY 2025 County Administration Allocation: $1,588,554
• Public Trustee 1st Quarter 2024 Total Income: $6,360.00
• Public Trustee 1st Quarter 2024 Transfer to Treasurer General Fund: $4,791.97

Community Corrections Board - Screening Committee

The CCB Screening Committee will meet to review individual client requests for community corrections. The committee will enter an executive session to discuss confidential parole records and pre-sentence investigation reports. Members will also approve the April 17, 2024, minutes and discuss upcoming schedules.

• Review of eleven individual screening cases in executive session
• Approval of April 17, 2024, meeting minutes
• Discussion of June/July CCB SC schedule

La Plata County Board of Health - Executive Session

The La Plata County Board of Health is convening an executive session to discuss personnel matters. The specific purpose of this discussion is the selection of a public health director.

• Selection of a public health director

La Plata County Board of Health - Special Meeting

The La Plata County Board of Health is meeting to consider the selection of a Public Health Director. The agenda also includes a status report regarding the SJBPH dissolution.

• Consideration of Public Health Director selection
• Receiver's 5th Interim Status Report on SJBPH Dissolution

The La Plata County Board of Health decided to re-open the search for a Public Health Department Director. The Board unanimously voted to restart the recruitment process rather than offering the position to a specific candidate.

• Approved restarting the recruitment process for Public Health Director (unanimous)

La Plata County Board of Health - Executive Session

The La Plata County Board of Health is meeting in an executive session to conduct a personnel interview and receive legal advice. The board will discuss employer obligations under the Protecting Opportunities and Workers’ Rights Act.

• Interview of Michael Byrns for the position of public health director
• Legal advice regarding employer obligations under the Protecting Opportunities and Workers’ Rights Act

Planning Commission - Regular Meeting

The Planning Commission will review a request for annual roping events at 664 High Lama Lane. The meeting also includes a listening session regarding the sketch plan process.

• Temporary use permit for Buffalo Arena roping events at 664 High Lama Lane
• Listening session on the sketch plan process (LUC 66-19)

The commission unanimously approved a temporary use permit for annual roping events at 664 High Lama Lane. The board also held a listening session to gather public feedback on the sketch plan process (LUC 66-19).

• Approved 2024 Buffalo Arena Temporary Use Permit (unanimous)
• Approved March 28, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adopted meeting agenda (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners - Board Discussion Time

The Board of County Commissioners will meet for discussions and updates with various department heads and elected officials. The agenda includes a progress update from 4CORE and a quarterly report from the Finance Department.

• 4CORE Biannual Progress Update & Program Overview by Jenny Hill
• Quarterly Report from the Finance Department by Adam Rogers & Aaron Hyatt
• Legislative Updates with Commissioners
• Board discussion & updates with Chuck Stevens
• Board discussion & updates with Sheryl Rogers

Community Corrections Board - Regular Meeting

The La Plata County Community Corrections Board will meet to approve previous meeting minutes and hear several reports. The agenda includes a financial update from Treasurer Harms and a quarterly report for Hilltop House. A presentation regarding parole is also scheduled.

• Financial update from Treasurer Harms
• Hilltop House quarterly report and update from Sally Frey
• Parole presentation

Board of County Commissioners - Business Meeting

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a public hearing regarding a resolution to supplement the 2023 budget. The agenda also includes several items for approval via the consent agenda, including grant requests and support letters.

• Public hearing for Resolution 2024-15 supplementing the 2023 Budget
• CDOT grant request for US 550 South Bridge and Intersection Improvement Project
• Amendment to loan and grant agreement with ECLT Westside Commons, LLC
• Approval of Upper Pine River Fire Protection District's ambulance license renewal

The Board of County Commissioners authorized submitting a $36 million Multimodal Program Discretionary Grant application to the U.S. Department of Transportation for the US 550 South Bridge and Intersection Improvement Project. The board also approved a resolution supplementing the 2023 budget, adopted two proclamations, and passed a consent agenda covering payments, an ambulance license renewal, and several letters of support. All votes were unanimous. The board moved into executive session after the business meeting for legal advice on land use jurisdiction and tribal sovereignty.

• Authorized submittal of a $36M USDOT Multimodal Program Discretionary Grant for US 550 South Bridge and Intersection Improvement Project (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2024-15 amending and supplementing the 2023 budget (unanimous)
• Adopted proclamation for Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Month, April 2024 (unanimous)
• Adopted proclamation of April 27, 2024 as Ward Lee Day (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including county cash requirements, Upper Pine River Fire Protection District ambulance license renewal, BLM comment letter, Fort Lewis College Old Fort barn letter, Rocky Mountain Health Plans letters, HB24-1454 letter, and ECLT Westside Commons loan amendment (unanimous)
• Moved into executive session for legal advice on land use jurisdiction and tribal sovereignty (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners - Work Session Public Posting

The La Plata County Commissioners and Bayfield Board of Trustees will hold a joint work session. The agenda includes updates on Cinnamon Heights housing, broadband SB 91, a stoplight east of town, and regional weather radar.

• Meet and greet new council members
• Housing/Cinnamon Heights update
• Broadband update - SB 91
• Update on stoplight east of town
• Regional Weather Radar update

Joint Planning Commission - Regular Meeting

The Joint Planning Commission will hold a public hearing for the Elevation Park Phase 2 sketch plan. The proposal includes two apartment buildings with 84 units, three single-family lots, and a community park on a 10.78-acre parcel. The commission will also conduct an election of officers.

• Elevation Park Phase 2 sketch plan for 84 apartments and 3 single-family lots
• Election of Joint Planning Commission officers, including a chair
• Approval of February 22, 2024, meeting minutes

The Commission unanimously approved a sketch plan for a residential development featuring 84 apartments and three single-family lots. The approval includes six specific conditions regarding water, sanitation, fire protection, and engineering standards.

• Approved Elevation Park Phase 2 sketch plan (Unanimous)
• Postponed election of Chair and Vice Chair to next meeting (Unanimous)
• Adopted February 15, 2024 meeting minutes (3-0)

Board of County Commissioners - Board Discussion Time

The Board will discuss the restoration of the US 550 right-of-way at Farmington Hill following a highway relocation. The Community Development Department will also present an update on its 2023 activities and 2024 progress.

• Restoration of the US 550 County right-of-way at Farmington Hill
• Community Development Department 2023 summary and 2024 update
• Legislative updates with Commissioners

Community Corrections Board - Screening Committee

The committee will meet to screen individual client requests and approve Individual Service Plans. Following a public session, members will enter an executive session to review confidential reports and case files.

• Review of 11 specific client cases including Cody Lynn, Cody Reed, Lila Sandoval, Leilani Benally, Jerry Blair, Travis Brewer, Clinton Criddle, Andre Montoya, Rubi Baldimore, Kenneth Salazar, and Tariq Vega Moreno
• Approval of April 3, 2024 minutes

Southwest La Plata Library District - Regular

The Board of Trustees will review draft amendments to the district bylaws and assign committee memberships. The meeting includes updates on strategic plan projects, IT quotes for Fort Lewis Mesa and Sunnyside, and financial reports.

• Review of Bylaws Draft amendments
• Strategic Plan & Development Committee updates regarding Fort Lewis Mesa IT Quote
• Strategic Plan & Development Committee updates regarding Sunnyside IT Quote
• Review/assignment of Committee membership
• Discussion of file naming protocols

La Plata County Board of Health - Executive Session

The La Plata County Board of Health is meeting in executive session on April 12, 2024. The board will receive legal advice and discuss personnel matters regarding the recruitment and selection of a public health director.

• Recruitment and selection of a public health director

La Plata County Board of Health - Special Meeting

The La Plata County Board of Health will hold a special meeting to discuss the recruitment and selection process for a Public Health Director. The agenda includes provisions for public comment and various staff reports.

• Recruitment and selection of a Public Health Director

The Board of Health addressed the recruitment of a new Public Health Director after one finalist withdrew and another's availability became unknown. The Board decided to continue the current process while preparing to restart recruitment if necessary.

• Approved proceeding with current recruitment process and restarting the process if Michael Byrns withdraws (Unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners - Business Meeting

The Board of County Commissioners will consider an ordinance to update offense levels, penalties, and fees for animal licensing, impounding, boarding, and care. The meeting also includes several consent agenda items regarding grant applications, intergovernmental agreements, and appointments.

• Ordinance O-2024-03: updates penalties and increases fees for animal licensing, impounding, boarding, and care
• CDOT FY 2025 High Visibility Impaired Driving Enforcement Program funding application for $40,100
• 2024/25 Court Security Cash Funds Grant application for $25,000
• Abatement over $10,000 for David Alford R006118
• Transfer of two liquor license applications for IVEE Group, LLC

The Board of County Commissioners unanimously adopted an ordinance updating penalties for statutory violations and increasing fees for animal licensing and care. The Board also approved several grant applications and the transfer of liquor licenses to IVEE Group, LLC.

• Adopted Ordinance O-2024-03 to update animal control penalties and increase licensing, impounding, and boarding fees (Unanimous)
• Approved transfer of fermented malt beverage, wine retailer, and hotel/restaurant liquor licenses to IVEE Group, LLC (Unanimous)
• Approved $40,100 CDOT grant application for High Visibility Impaired Driving Enforcement (Unanimous)
• Approved $25,000 Court Security Cash Funds Grant application (Unanimous)
• Approved intergovernmental agreement with Phillips County regarding Social Services (Unanimous)
• Ratified letter supporting funding for Community Investment Alliance's Bridge Housing Project (Unanimous)
• Re-appointed Lori Large to the Fire Code Board of Appeals (Unanimous)
• Approved tax abatement over $10,000 for David Alford (Unanimous)

Living with Wildlife Advisory Board - Regular

The board will conduct monthly updates regarding current events and wildlife initiatives. Discussion includes updates on Bear Smart, Colorado Parks and Wildlife, CDOT wildlife corridors, and SUIT.

• Bear Smart update
• CPW update
• CDOT Wildlife Corridors update
• SUIT update
• Solar wildlife impacts letter

Wildfire Advisory Board - Regular Meeting

The Wildfire Advisory Board will review March meeting minutes and discuss upcoming DFPD classes. The board is also scheduled to address media updates, E&O 2024 plans, and subcommittee tasks.

• DFPD classes on May 4th at Forest Lakes
• On the Road event: June 19 at Marvel
• On the Road event: July 17 at Animas Valley Grange
• On the Road event: August 14 at Vallecito Lake Event Center
• On the Road event: August 28 at Ignacio Library

The board approved the use of OneDrive for document management and voted to use the budget for canopy, table cover, and banner orders from KD. Members reviewed the timeline for the Fourth Annual Office of Emergency Management Evacuation Drill and discussed map disclaimer language.

• Approved March meeting minutes
• Approved budget for canopy, table cover, and banner order from KD
• Voted to use OneDrive for document storage

Board of County Commissioners - Board Discussion Time

The Board of County Commissioners will discuss a proposed BLM supplemental rule regarding public lands and a fourth annual wildfire evacuation exercise. The BLM proposal includes new regulations for motorized and non-motorized vehicles, camping, and wildlife habitat protection in the Tres Rios and Gunnison Field Offices.

• La Plata County Fourth Annual Wildfire Evacuation Exercise
• BLM Supplemental Rule for Tres Rios and Gunnison Field Offices
• Proposed vehicle restrictions on designated routes and trails
• Proposed seasonal wildlife habitat protection closures
• Proposed day-use area and campfire restrictions in Durango SRMA

Southwest La Plata Library District - Regular

The Southwest La Plata Library District Board of Trustees is holding a special work session. The purpose of the meeting is to review and revise the District’s Bylaws.

• Reviewing and revising District Bylaws

Community Corrections Board - Screening Committee

The committee will meet to review and screen client requests. Following a public session, members will enter an executive session to discuss confidential reports and case files.

• Review of nine individual client cases in executive session
• Approval of March 20, 2024 minutes

Board of County Commissioners - Work Session Public Posting

The La Plata County Board of County Commissioners and the Town of Ignacio Board of Trustees will hold a joint work session for dialogue between board members. The meeting includes discussions on housing, broadband, and county roads. No public comment will be permitted during this session.

• Rock Creek housing update
• Broadband update
• County Road 320 discussion
• County Road 319 property discussion
• Road impact fees discussion

Planning Commission - Regular Meeting

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a proposed 150-foot monopole tower. The project is located at CR 502 in Bayfield.

• Public Hearing: Fidelity Towers Forest Lakes Monopole Sketch Plan (Project #2022-0187) for a 150' telecommunications tower at CR 502, Bayfield

The Planning Commission approved the sketch plan for a 150-foot telecommunications monopole tower in Bayfield, Colorado, by a 3-2 vote. The approval allows the applicant to proceed to the preliminary plan stage for a Major Land Use Permit. Commissioners voted to approve despite significant public opposition regarding visual impact, health concerns, and compatibility with the Bayfield District Plan.

• Approved PROJECT #2022-0187 Fidelity Towers Forest Lakes Monopole Sketch Plan (3-2)
• Approved agenda with no changes (Unanimous)
• Approved February 22, 2024 minutes (Unanimous)
• No conflicts of interest disclosed
• No public comment offered on non-agenda items

Board of County Commissioners - Board Discussion Time

This meeting consists of scheduled discussion periods and updates with various department heads and elected officials. The agenda does not list specific legislative topics, projects, or decisions.

Board of County Commissioners - Business Meeting

The Board is considering an ordinance to update penalties for certain violations and increase fees for animal licensing, boarding, and care. The agenda also includes liquor license renewals and several county agreements.

• Ordinance O-2024-03: updated penalties and increased animal fees
• Liquor license renewal for Hermosa Creek Grill
• CDOT speed radar sign MOUs on State Highway 140
• Support letter for Westside and Triangle Mobile Home park redevelopment
• USDA Wildlife Services Work and Financial Plan

The Board unanimously approved the hotel and restaurant liquor license renewal for Hermosa Creek Grill. The Board also held a first reading of an ordinance to update animal licensing fees and penalties, which was continued to a future date.

• Approved liquor license renewal for Hermosa Creek Grill (unanimous)
• Approved county cash requirements and publication (unanimous)
• Approved two MOUs for CDOT speed radar signs on State Highway 140 (unanimous)
• Approved 2024 Work and Financial Plan with USDA Wildlife Services for $11,000 (unanimous)
• Ratified corrected letter of support for La Plata Family Centers Coalition (unanimous)
• Approved USFS comment letter for Junction-Falls Integrated Resource Management Project (unanimous)
• Approved letter of support for Elevation Community Land Trust (unanimous)
• Continued first reading of Ordinance O-2024-03 regarding animal fees and penalties to 4/9/2024 (unanimous)

La Plata County Board of Health - Special Meeting

The Board of Health will consider potential action to name finalists for the Public Health Executive Director position. The meeting also includes a consent agenda item regarding an amendment to the Public Health Director's contract.

• Naming finalists for Public Health Executive Director position
• Amendment for the Public Health Director's Contract

The Board of Health selected two finalists for the Public Health Department Director position. Additionally, the Board approved an amendment to the current Public Health Director's contract.

• Approved Amendment #2 to the Public Health Director's Contract (Unanimous)
• Named Tara Hardy as a finalist for Public Health Director (Unanimous)
• Named Michael Byrns as a finalist for Public Health Director (4-1)

La Plata County Board of Health - Executive Session

The La Plata County Board of Health will meet in executive session. The discussion involves the selection process and criteria for the public health director.

• Selection process and criteria for public health director

La Plata County Board of Health - Executive Session

The La Plata County Board of Health is holding an executive session to discuss the selection process and criteria for a public health director. This session includes receiving legal advice and addressing personnel matters related to this topic.

• Legal advice regarding public health director selection process
• Personnel matters regarding public health director selection process

Lake Durango Water Authority - Regular Meeting

The Board of Directors will conduct its monthly meeting to review administrative reports and bills. The agenda includes a status update on the current rate study.

• General Manager's report on administration, rate relief, source, and treatment
• Rate Study Update - Carl Brown Call
• Approval of bills

Community Corrections Board - Screening Committee

The committee will meet to review and screen various client requests and ISP approvals. Following a general session, members will enter an executive session to discuss confidential reports and individual cases.

• Review of William Leonhart (DOC #191431)
• Review of Brandon Durrschmidt (Case #20CR183)
• Review of Robert Gagliardi (Case #23CR288)
• Review of Jack Jacobs (Cases #23CR27, 23CR5000, 22CR5129)
• Review of 11 client cases including Morgan Abbey and Dante House

Board of County Commissioners - Board Discussion Time

Human Services will present the recently completed Child Maltreatment Prevention Plan and its implementation strategy. The meeting also includes information regarding Social Security benefit processes for children in out-of-home placement. Other items involve legislative updates and discussions with various officials.

• Presentation of the Child Maltreatment Prevention Plan
• Information on Social Security benefits for children in out-of-home placement
• Legislative updates with Commissioners

Southwest La Plata Library District - Regular

The Board of Directors will review financial reports and committee updates. The agenda includes a resolution regarding labor categories and discussions on library by-laws.

• Resolution 2024-04 Labor Categories Resolution
• Discussion on By-Laws (Articles VI, VII, and VIII)
• Selection of planning committee for annual meeting
• Strategic Plan & Development Committee update
• Finance Committee update

Southwest La Plata Library District - Regular

The Board of Directors will hold a special meeting to provide facility tours to new Trustees. The tour begins at Sunnyside Library and proceeds to Fort Lewis Mesa Library.

• Facility tour starting at Sunnyside Library (75 CR 218, Durango)
• Facility tour proceeding to Fort Lewis Mesa Library (11274 HWY 140, Hesperus)

Long Term Finance Committee - Regular Meeting

The committee will hear presentations regarding affordable housing and long term funding. The meeting also includes an update on county real estate.

• La Plata Affordable Housing Presentation by Whitney Pearce
• La Plata Long Term Funding Presentation by Rich Butler
• La Plata County Real Estate update by Ken Fusco

La Plata County Board of Health - Special Meeting

The Board of Health will review presentations regarding the Community Health Assessment and Public Health Improvement Plan methodology. The meeting also includes a presentation on sexually transmitted infection rates and responses.

• Presentation: La Plata County Community Health Assessment and Public Health Improvement Plan - Methodology
• Presentation: Sexually Transmitted Infections - rates and response
• Resolution 2024-03: Amending the Board of Health meeting schedule and notice designation

The La Plata County Board of Health held a special meeting on March 14, 2024. The board approved minutes from three prior meetings and adopted a consent agenda that included Resolution 2024-03, which amends the board's meeting schedule and designates a public place for meeting notices. The board also received two presentations—one on the Community Health Assessment methodology and another on sexually transmitted infection rates and response—with no action taken. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Adopted agenda unanimously (5-0)
• Approved December 14, 2023 minutes (4-0, one abstention)
• Approved January 11, 2024 minutes unanimously (5-0)
• Approved February 15, 2024 minutes unanimously (5-0)
• Adopted consent agenda including Resolution 2024-03 amending meeting schedule and notice location (5-0)

La Plata County Board of Health - Executive Session

The La Plata County Board of Health is convening an executive session to discuss the selection process and criteria for a public health director. The board will also receive legal advice regarding this personnel matter.

• Selection process and criteria for public health director

Board of County Commissioners - Board Discussion Time

The Board of County Commissioners will review a summary of 2023 insurance losses and how they relate to leaving CTSI's insurance pools. The meeting also includes a review of 2023 budget variances and 2024 year-to-date budget performance. Additionally, commissioners will receive legislative updates.

• Review of 2023 insurance losses totaling $450,256
• Analysis of 2023 budget variances by fund and department
• Legislative updates with Commissioners
• Board discussion with Chuck Stevens
• Board discussion with Sheryl Rogers

Historic Preservation Review Commission - Regular Meeting

The Historic Preservation Review Commission will meet to approve minutes, welcome new members, and discuss the 2024 Historic Tour. They will continue considering the Breen Grange Hall designation to the LPC Historical Register and review a recommendation to the Board of County Commissioners for a name change. The commission will also discuss the Tracks Across Borders Scenic Byway.

• Continuation of Breen Grange Hall designation to LPC Historical Register
• Review of recommendation to BoCC for Breen Grange Hall name change
• 2024 Historic Tour: name format and location change to historic cabins in SJNF
• Tour date and North Durango Summer closure dates discussion
• Tracks Across Borders Scenic Byway discussion

The Commission approved changing the 2024 Annual Tour to a Tracks Across Borders presentation and self-guided driving tour on September 21st. The Commission also postponed the Breen Grange Hall Historical Register application pending a community name change process.

• Approved changing 2024 Annual Tour to Tracks Across Borders Presentation (Unanimous)
• Postponed Breen Grange Hall Historical Register application pending community name change
• Approved agenda (Unanimous)
• Approved January 17, 2024 meeting minutes (Unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners - Special Planning Meeting

The Board of County Commissioners will meet for a special planning session to consider Ordinance O-2024-02. This ordinance proposes amendments to Chapter 78 (Floods) of the La Plata County Code.

• Ordinance O-2024-02: Amending Chapter 78 (Floods) of the La Plata County Code

The Board of County Commissioners unanimously adopted Ordinance O-2024-02, which amends Chapter 78 (Floods) of the La Plata County Code to update floodplain regulations. The board also directed staff to publish the ordinance title, initial publication date, and any amended sections in full. No public comment was offered. The meeting included routine approvals of the agenda, prior minutes, and a consent agenda.

• Adopted Ordinance O-2024-02 updating floodplain regulations (Chapter 78) (3-0)
• Directed staff to publish ordinance title, initial publication date, and amended sections in full (3-0)
• Approved the agenda (3-0)
• Approved minutes of November 21, 2023 (3-0)
• Adopted the consent agenda (3-0)

Board of County Commissioners - Business Meeting

The Board will review a presentation regarding the Durango-La Plata County Airport and consider several consent agenda items. The decision agenda includes a new fermented malt beverage and wine liquor license application.

• Durango - La Plata County Airport update
• Resolution 2024-12: weight limits for La Plata River, Florida Canal, and Allison Ditch bridges
• Resolution 2024-13: repeal of Local Law Enforcement Block Grant Advisory Board code
• Resolution 2024-14: participation in the Rural Jump-Start Program
• Liquor license application for Bayfield Riverside SPE, LLC dba Outdoorsy Bayfield

The Board of County Commissioners unanimously approved a new fermented malt beverage and wine retailer license for Bayfield Riverside SPE, LLC. The Board also adopted a consent agenda including bridge weight limits and several committee appointments.

• Approved fermented malt beverage and wine liquor license for Bayfield Riverside SPE, LLC dba Outdoorsy Bayfield (Unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2024-12 establishing weight limits for La Plata River, Florida Canal, and Allison Ditch bridges
• Adopted Resolution 2024-13 repealing Local Law Enforcement Block Grant Advisory Board code sections
• Adopted Resolution 2024-14 authorizing participation in the Rural Jump-Start Program
• Approved $70,786.94 amendment to State of Colorado Medicaid Incentives Program agreement
• Approved three-year lease extension for Durango Gun Club
• Appointed Phyllis Ludwig and Jeni Mimmack to Pine River Cemetery District Committee
• Appointed Brian Corbett to Durango Hills Road Improvement District Advisory Committee

Living with Wildlife Advisory Board - Regular

The Living with Wildlife Advisory Board will review monthly updates from agencies including CPW, CDOT, and Bear Smart. The meeting also includes discussions regarding an advisory letter on solar wildlife impacts and Farmers Market involvement.

• Updates from Bear Smart, CPW, SUIT, and CDOT Wildlife Corridors
• J-Firm Project update
• Solar wildlife impacts Advisory letter review
• Farmers Market and CPW involvement discussion

Southwest La Plata Library District - Regular

The Southwest La Plata Library District Board of Directors will hold a special work session. The purpose of this meeting is to review and revise the District's By Laws.

• Reviewing and revising the District’s By Laws

Wildfire Advisory Board - Regular Meeting

The Wildfire Advisory Board will review a presentation from the County Commissioner and hold a vote regarding a Dropbox account. The meeting also includes discussions on CWPP tasks and subcommittee breakout sessions for upcoming events.

• Vote on Dropbox account
• Review of County Commissioner presentation
• Discussion of CWPP tasks
• Planning for 2024 Education & Outreach Committee events

The Wildfire Advisory Board approved the February meeting minutes and assigned new members to specific committees. Members discussed changing the wildfire radio segment to a monthly format and agreed to revise a hazard map disclaimer at the next meeting. A vote on file storage methods was deferred until members could test both options.

• Approved February meeting minutes
• Assigned Brent Leisure to Mitigation Committee
• Assigned Kevin Lindner to Education & Outreach Committee
• Agreed to revise hazard map disclaimer at April meeting
• Deferred vote on Dropbox vs. OneDrive file storage
• Committed to tabling event at Forest Lakes on May 4th
• Rescheduled Code committee meeting in Ignacio

Board of Adjustment - Regular Meeting

The Board of Adjustment will elect new officers for the 2024 term. The board is also scheduled to decide on two setback variance requests, one for a single-family dwelling and another for a cell monopole tower.

• Election of 2024 Board officers, including a chair
• Setback variance for a single-family home at Deer Run Way LP
• Setback variance for a cell monopole tower on CR 502 in Bayfield

The La Plata County Board of Adjustment approved two setback variance requests on 4-1 roll call votes, with Jack Cassidy dissenting on both. PROJECT 2023-0074 allows a single-family home on Deer Run Way to be built 10 feet from the front property line instead of the required 20 feet. PROJECT 2023-0269 allows a 150-foot cell monopole near CR 502 in Bayfield to be set back 121 feet from the east property line instead of the required 195 feet. The board also elected Steve Barkley as chair and Ashley Ager as vice chair for one year and approved minutes from the October 4, 2023 regular meeting. Members Wanda Cason and Mike Montgomery were excused.

• Approved PROJECT 2023-0074, Deer Run Way LP setback variance reducing front setback from 20 feet to 10 feet (4-1, Cassidy nay)
• Approved PROJECT 2023-0269, Fidelity Towers Forest Lakes monopole setback variance reducing east property line setback from 195 feet to 121 feet (4-1, Cassidy nay)
• Elected Steve Barkley as chair for one year (unanimous roll call)
• Elected Ashley Ager as vice chair for one year (unanimous roll call)
• Approved October 4, 2023 regular meeting minutes with no changes (unanimous)
• Approved agenda with no changes

Community Corrections Board - Screening Committee

The La Plata County Community Corrections Board Screening Committee will meet to approve minutes from February 21, 2024, and review the Director Screen Log. The committee will enter an executive session to screen 13 individuals for program consideration.

• Approval of February 21, 2024, meeting minutes
• Review of Director Screen Log
• Screening of 13 individual cases from various judicial districts

Board of County Commissioners - Board Discussion Time

The Board of County Commissioners will receive a report from the Community Foundation regarding American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) grant benchmarks and project updates. The discussion covers various community initiatives including equity, youth recovery, and food security.

• Social Impact Grant Report: $3,365,000 total grant timeline
• Ignacio Community Library: $190,000 for Dewey BookMobile
• Hub Therapeutic Program: $625,000 three-year grant
• Resilient Colorado: $300,000 for community trainings
• United Way of SW CO: $350,000 for Team Up for La Plata

Board of County Commissioners - Board Discussion Time

The Board of County Commissioners will meet for various discussions and updates with department heads and elected officials. The agenda includes quarterly updates from the Forest Service and the Southwestern Conservation District.

• Quarterly Updates from B LM and the Forest Service
• Southwestern Conservation District Updates
• Legislative Updates with Commissioners
• Board discussion & updates with Chuck Stevens
• Board discussion & updates with Sheryl Rogers

Board of County Commissioners - Business Meeting

The Board of County Commissioners will consider a contract to purchase an office building in Durango for the La Plata County Public Health department. The agenda also includes approvals for election services, permit renewals, and intergovernmental agreements. Several departmental financial and status reports are scheduled for review.

• Contract to purchase the office building at 185 Suttle, Durango, for Public Health
• Election Services Agreement with La Plata Electric Association for the May 22, 2024 Election
• Agency comment letter regarding Catamount Spring Creek Pipeline and Fruitland Coal and Gas Drilling Projects
• Amendment to the Wildfire and Watershed Protection Fund intergovernmental agreement
• Renewal of ambulance license application for Fort Lewis Mesa Fire Protection District

The Board of County Commissioners unanimously approved a contract to purchase the office building at 185 Suttle in Durango for the Public Health department. The Board also adopted a consent agenda covering various administrative approvals and appointments.

• Approved purchase of office building at 185 Suttle for Public Health department (Unanimous)
• Approved county cash requirements and publication (Unanimous)
• Approved Election Services Agreement with La Plata Electric Association for May 22, 2024 Election (Unanimous)
• Ratified request to DOLA for Emergency Weather Radar Project reimbursements (Unanimous)
• Approved audit engagement letter with RubinBrown LLP for 2023 financial statements (Unanimous)
• Approved one-year ambulance license renewal for Fort Lewis Mesa Fire Protection District (Unanimous)
• Approved renewal of four secure transportation vehicle permits for Axis Health System (Unanimous)
• Appointed George Hepner, Charlie Minkler, and Geri Malandra to the Board of Adjustment (Unanimous)

Planning Commission - Regular Meeting

The Planning Commission will conduct elections for its chair and designate members for the Joint Planning Commission. The commission will also receive a staff presentation regarding potential land use code amendments for the sketch plan permit process.

• Election of Planning Commission Chair
• Designation of members for the Joint Planning Commission
• Recommendations for Board of Adjustment appointments to the BoCC
• Discussion of Land Use Code Sketch Plan permit process amendments

The Planning Commission held elections for its leadership positions and selected members for the Joint Planning Commission. The commission also discussed potential amendments to the sketch plan permit process, with staff agreeing to schedule a future work session for deeper review.

• Elected Geri Malandra as chair (unanimous)
• Elected Daniel Vagasky as vice chair (unanimous)
• Elected Roger Haar as secretary (unanimous)
• Approved 'Option A' for Joint Planning Commission designations (unanimous)
• Appointed Roger Haar, Daniel Vagasky, and Geri Malandra to the Joint Planning Commission (unanimous)
• Approved January 25, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Southwest La Plata Library District - Regular

The Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting for training purposes. The session is intended for new and returning Trustees and will be led by Anna Szczepanski of the Colorado Library Consortium.

• Board development training for new and returning Trustees

Wildfire and Watershed Protection Fund Committee - Regular

The Wildfire and Watershed Advisory Committee will discuss committee membership, roles, and meeting schedules. The committee will also hold a discussion regarding the 2024 field trip.

• At-large vote on committee membership, roles, and meeting schedules
• Discussion of the 2024 field trip

Durango Public Library Board - Regular Meeting

The Board discussed the formation of a library district and upcoming presentations to City Council regarding a resolution option. The meeting also covered reports on annual statistics, city strategic planning, and historical commission updates.

• Friends of the Library is providing $65,000 unencumbered for 2024
• City Council discussed Tree Farm Village modular housing development
• County property tax assessed value exceeds $13 billion
• American 250 – Colorado 150 Commission informational meeting on February 7th

Community Corrections Board - Screening Committee

The committee will meet to review and screen specific client cases. Following a public session, members will enter an executive session to discuss confidential parole records and pre-sentence investigation reports.

• Review of Joseph Dernoga case
• Review of Carmelita Begay case (Case #23CR5027)
• Review of Katie Dunn case (Case #23CR126)
• Approval of February 7, 2024 minutes

Board of County Commissioners - Board Discussion Time

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a discussion session to receive updates on the Wildfire Advisory Board's 2024 work plan. The EPA will also present information regarding activities at the Bonita Peak Mining District Superfund Site.

• Wildfire Advisory Board 2024 work plan update
• Bonita Peak Mining District Superfund Site activity update

Board of County Commissioners - Planning Meeting

The Board is considering Ordinance O-2024-02 to amend Chapter 78 of the La Plata County Code regarding floods. This amendment updates floodplain management regulations to align with new FEMA studies and maps. These changes are required for the county to maintain eligibility for the National Flood Insurance Program.

• Consideration of Ordinance O-2024-02 amending Chapter 78 (Floods) of the County Code

The Board of County Commissioners considered Ordinance O-2024-02, which updates floodplain regulations in Chapter 78 of the La Plata County Code to meet National Flood Insurance Program requirements tied to new FEMA flood maps effective April 25, 2024. The Board unanimously continued the ordinance to a date certain of March 12, 2024, and directed staff to publish the full ordinance in the Durango Herald at least ten days before the second reading. No public comment was offered. The Planning Commission had recommended approval 5-0 on January 25, 2024.

• Continued Ordinance O-2024-02 (floodplain regulation update) to March 12, 2024 (3-0)
• Directed staff to publish the full ordinance in the Durango Herald at least 10 days before second reading (3-0)
• Adopted the meeting agenda (3-0)

Southwest La Plata Library District - Regular

The Board of Directors will meet to discuss various committee updates and administrative policies. The agenda includes a review of employment policies, bylaws, and an executive session regarding the Library Director Pay Schedule.

• Resolution 2024-03 establishing 2024 meeting details
• Discussion of 2024 Employment Policies including Time off and Anti-discrimination
• Review of proposed Bylaws changes
• Executive Session regarding Library Director Pay Schedule

La Plata County Board of Health - Executive Session

The La Plata County Board of Health is convening an executive session to discuss personnel matters. The discussion will focus on the selection process and criteria for a public health director.

• Selection process and criteria for public health director

La Plata County Board of Health - Regular Meeting

The La Plata County Board of Health will meet to elect officers and provide direction regarding the Director hiring process. The agenda also includes a respiratory diseases update and a presentation from the Southern Ute Indian Tribe Environmental Programs and Authority.

• Election of officers
• Direction to staff regarding the Director hiring process
• Respiratory Diseases Update - February 2024
• Southern Ute Indian Tribe Environmental Programs and Authority presentation

The La Plata County Board of Health unanimously elected Wendy Rice as Vice President and unanimously adopted directions for the Public Health Director hiring process. The board also received presentations from the Southern Ute Indian Tribe Environmental Programs and on respiratory diseases; no action was required on those items. The meeting included routine reports and adjournment.

• Elected Wendy Rice as Vice President (unanimous roll call vote)
• Adopted direction to HR Director on director hiring: identify initial screening committee members, excuse Public Health Director, use Board direct involvement to narrow pool to ~4 candidates (5-0)
• Adopted the meeting agenda (5-0)

Joint Planning Commission - Regular Meeting

The commission will hold elections for a Chair and potentially other offices. The body will also consider a sketch plan application for a 9,000 sq. ft. retail store at 920 CR 233.

• Election of JPC officers, including a Chair to serve until the next regular meeting
• Sketch plan application for Leaf Properties CR 233 Retail Store at 920 CR 233, Durango, CO

The Commission approved a sketch plan for a 9,000 sq. ft. retail store at 920 CR 233. The approval allows the applicant to proceed to the preliminary plan phase, provided a traffic impact study is submitted. The Commission also elected a temporary chair and approved previous meeting minutes.

• Approved sketch plan for Leaf Properties CR 233 retail store (Unanimous)
• Elected Commissioner Malandra as chair for the meeting (Unanimous)
• Approved meeting minutes from March 21, 2019
• Approved meeting minutes from July 21, 2022

Living with Wildlife Advisory Board - Regular

The board will review December meeting minutes and discuss current events regarding wildlife. Updates include Bear Smart, Colorado Parks and Wildlife, and CDOT wildlife corridors.

• Bear Smart update
• CPW update
• CDOT Wildlife Corridors update
• Solar wildlife impacts letter discussion
• 2024 calendar planning

Long Term Finance Committee - Regular Meeting

The committee will address new membership and hold a discussion with Commissioner Matt Salka. The meeting is scheduled for the afternoon at the CAB Training Room in Durango.

• New member: Adam Rogers
• Discussion with Commissioner Matt Salka

Board of County Commissioners - Board Discussion Time

The Board of County Commissioners will meet for discussions with department heads and elected officials. Topics include a temporary waiver of the fleet procurement policy and follow-up on $221K in unspent ARPA funds from SJBPH. The Board will also receive information regarding a potential partnership proposal for the LPEA Community Solar Garden.

• Temporary waiver of fleet procurement policy
• Follow up on $221,000 unspent ARPA funds from SJBPH
• LPEA Community Solar Garden partnership proposal

Community Corrections Board - Screening Committee

The La Plata County CCB Screening Committee is meeting to evaluate individual client requests for community corrections. The committee will enter an executive session to review confidential parole records and pre-sentence investigation reports. Following the closed discussion, members will vote on the applications in a public session.

• Review of 13 individual screening requests
• Approval of January 17, 2024 meeting minutes
• Review of confidential parole records and Pre-Sentence Investigation Reports (PSIs)

Board of County Commissioners - Special Business Meeting

The Board will consider resolutions to amend medical marijuana license fees and adopt the 2024 Road Maintenance Map. The agenda also includes grant applications for drug trafficking prevention and harm reduction. Additionally, officials will review a funding commitment of up to $700,000 for the Cinnamon Heights project in Bayfield.

• Resolution 2024-09: Amending medical marijuana license and retail operating fee schedules
• Resolution 2024-10: Adopting the 2024 Road Maintenance Map
• $700,000 funding commitment for Cinnamon Heights in Bayfield
• Grant application to the Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP)
• Proclamation of La Plata County's Sesquicentennial Anniversary

The Board of County Commissioners approved the 2024 County-wide Road Maintenance Map and updated the fee schedules for medical and retail marijuana businesses. The Board also approved several grant applications and a contingent funding commitment for affordable housing in Bayfield.

• Adopted 2024 County-wide Road Maintenance Map (Unanimous)
• Amended medical and retail marijuana business fee schedules (Unanimous)
• Approved contingent funding up to $700,000 for Cinnamon Heights Deed Restricted Housing in Bayfield (Unanimous)
• Approved $37,970 intergovernmental agreement for Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (Unanimous)
• Authorized RMHIDTA grant application to the Office of National Drug Control Policy (Unanimous)
• Approved National Alliance of State and Territorial AIDS Directors Harm Reduction grant application (Unanimous)
• Approved 2024 special investigations unit vehicle lease to ACME Auto Leasing (Unanimous)
• Re-appointed Commissioner Marsha Porter-Norton to Wildfire and Watershed Protection Fund Advisory Board (Unanimous)

Wildfire Advisory Board - Regular Meeting

The Wildfire Advisory Board will review January meeting minutes and discuss media beta testing. The board is also preparing for a practice presentation scheduled for February 21st.

• Review of January meeting minutes
• Media update regarding radio and website beta testing
• Practice Presentation scheduled for February 21st

The La Plata County Wildfire Advisory Board met on February 1, 2024. Members approved the January meeting minutes and voted not to move forward a proposal to rename the Mitigation Sub Committee to Mitigation Innovation, so the committee name remains the same. The board practiced its full presentation, scheduled for Wednesday, February 21st from 8:30 to 11 am in a 45-minute slot, with edits due to Alison by February 9th. The minutes also covered upcoming events, a media/website update, and discussion of public response to recent Durango Herald articles.

• Approved January meeting minutes
• Vote to rename Mitigation Sub Committee to Mitigation Innovation not moved forward; name remains the same
• Scheduled practice presentation for Wednesday, February 21st, 8:30–11 am (45-minute slot); edits due to Alison by February 9th

Board of County Commissioners - Board Discussion Time

The Board of County Commissioners will receive an update on the Local Emergency Planning Committee's progress for 2024. Additionally, Public Works will present changes to the Road Impact Fee study, including an extended study horizon through 2045.

• Local Emergency Planning Committee progress and 2024 objectives
• Road Impact Fee study update including extended 2045 horizon
• Legislative updates with Commissioners

Community Corrections Board - Regular Meeting

The board will review its bylaws and receive a financial update from Treasurer Harms. Discussion items include updates on Hilltop House and presentations regarding escape data and assessment methods.

• Review of Bylaws
• Financial Update from Treasurer Harms
• Hilltop House Quarterly Report
• Discussion on deferred judgment terms and revocation procedures
• EMBRAVE presentation on escape data

Durango Hills Road Improvement District Advisory Committee - Regular meeting

The committee will discuss winter maintenance updates and items from a previous meeting with county staff. The agenda includes filling a vacancy, selecting officers for 2024, and reviewing pending action items such as road signs.

• Selection of 2024 officers
• Advisory committee vacancy and recruitment
• Winter maintenance updates
• Forest road improvement discussion

Planning Commission - Regular Meeting

The Planning Commission will review amendments to Chapter 78 of the Land Use Code to align local floodplain management with updated FEMA flood hazard maps. The commission will also consider a sketch plan proposal to subdivide a 29.4-acre parcel at 617 CR 207 into four parcels.

• Sketch plan proposal to subdivide 29.4 acres at 617 CR 207 into 4 parcels
• Amendments to Land Use Code Chapter 78 regarding floodplain regulations

The Planning Commission approved a proposal to subdivide a 29.4-acre parcel into four parcels. The commission also adopted and referred amendments to the Land Use Code regarding floodplain regulations to maintain eligibility for the National Flood Insurance Program.

• Approved Doyle Subdivision sketch plan to subdivide 29.4-acre parcel into 4 parcels (Unanimous)
• Adopted and referred amendments to Land Use Code Chapter 78 Floodplain Regulations (Unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners - Board Discussion Time

The Board of County Commissioners will receive an update from the LPC Humane Society regarding information for supporting community animals. The meeting also includes discussion and updates with Commissioners, Chuck Stevens, and Sheryl Rogers.

• LPC Humane Society update from Julie Dreyfuss
• Board discussions and updates with Commissioners
• Board discussions and updates with Chuck Stevens
• Board discussions and updates with Sheryl Rogers

Southwest La Plata Library District - Regular

The Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting via Zoom. The purpose of the meeting is to provide training on the use of the Google Drive platform to the Board Trustees.

• Google Drive training provided by staff member Cindy Donth-Carton

Board of County Commissioners - Business Meeting

The Board of County Commissioners will consider a resolution to renew a non-exclusive franchise for Spectrum Pacific West, LLC to provide cable services. They will also discuss an intergovernmental agreement with the City of Durango regarding funding for the annexation of County Roads 250 and 251.

• Resolution 2024-11: Renewal of non-exclusive franchise for Spectrum Pacific West, LLC cable services
• Intergovernmental Agreement with City of Durango regarding funding for annexation of County Roads 250 and 251
• Amended Policy on Fleet Management and Operation and Use of County Vehicles
• Renewal of Durango Fire Protection District ambulance license
• Highway User Tax Fund 2023 Annual Mileage Certification

The Board of County Commissioners renewed a non-exclusive cable franchise agreement with Spectrum Pacific West, LLC. They also approved an intergovernmental agreement with the City of Durango for the annexation of two county roads and adopted an updated fleet management policy.

• Renewed non-exclusive cable franchise agreement with Spectrum Pacific West, LLC (Unanimous)
• Approved funding agreement with City of Durango for annexation of County Roads 250 and 251 (Unanimous)
• Approved amended Policy II.4 on Fleet Management and Operation and Use of County Vehicles (Unanimous)
• Approved county cash requirements and directed staff to publish (Unanimous)
• Renewed Durango Fire Protection District ambulance license (Unanimous)
• Approved Highway User Tax Fund 2023 Annual Mileage Certification (Unanimous)

Fire Code Board of Appeals - Regular Meeting

The La Plata County Fire Code Board of Appeals will review the county's process for the board and review information regarding an appeal. The meeting also includes approving minutes from November and December 2023.

• Review and clarification of County process for Fire Code Board of Appeals
• Review of information regarding an appeal
• Approval of minutes from November 6, 2023, and December 7, 2023

Board of County Commissioners - Work Session Public Posting

The La Plata County Commissioners and Durango City Council are holding a joint work session. The agenda includes updates on the Wildfire and Watershed Protection Fund and the formation of the Durango Public Library district. Officials will also discuss housing partnerships and trail developments.

• Wildfire and Watershed Protection Fund update
• Durango Public Library district formation update
• Housing & Economic Development Partnerships: La Posta Road, Three Springs, and Durango Crossing
• Adventure Inn acquisition update
• Hermosa to Durango Trail update

Board of County Commissioners - Special Business Meeting

The Board of County Commissioners will meet for a special business meeting to consider the certification of levies and revenues. This item was requested by Aaron Hyatt of the Finance Department.

• Consideration of Certification of Levies and Revenues (ID # 8641)

The Board of County Commissioners unanimously approved the certification of mil levies and revenues for 2023 property taxes to be collected in the 2024 budget year.

• Approved certification of 2023 property tax levies and revenues (Unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners - Board Discussion Time

The Board will discuss direction for $221,728 of unused ARPA funds initially allocated to SJBPH. The agenda also includes a discussion regarding La Posta Road and updates from various officials.

• Direction on $221,728 in unused ARPA funds
• La Posta Road discussion
• Updates with Commissioners, Chuck Stevens, and Sheryl Rogers

Community Corrections Board - Screening Committee

The committee will meet to review and screen client requests. The board will enter an executive session to discuss confidential reports and individual cases before returning to vote in public.

• Review of January 3, 2024, CCB minutes
• Screening of Kent LeBere (DOC #102397)
• Screening of Christian Collins (Case #23CR152)
• Screening of Luis Landaverde (Case #22CR383)
• Screening of Kainan Sandoval, Kevin Clayton, John Cochran, and Ismael Hernandez

Historic Preservation Review Commission - Regular Meeting

The Commission will consider designating Breen Grange Hall to the LPC Historical Register and discuss a name change for the hall. The meeting also includes discussions regarding the 2024 Driving Tour and the Tracks Across Borders Scenic Byway.

• Consideration of Breen Grange Hall designation to LPC Historical Register
• Recommendation for Breen Grange Hall name change
• Discussion of 2024 Driving Tour
• Discussion regarding Tracks Across Borders Scenic Byway

The Historic Preservation Review Commission unanimously approved a recommendation to the Board of County Commissioners to initiate a process for changing the name of Breen Grange Hall. The recommendation cites a 2023 History Colorado report regarding the boarding school superintendent. The commission also discussed planning for La Plata County's 150th anniversary events, including a driving tour and time capsule, but no final decisions were made on these logistics.

• Approved agenda unanimously
• Approved minutes from November 8, 2023 meeting
• Approved recommendation to BOCC to research name change for Breen Grange Hall (unanimous)
• Tabled discussion on 2025 Driving Tour presentation to March meeting

Board of County Commissioners - Planning Meeting

The Board of County Commissioners will consider a Preliminary Development Plan for Glacier Club, Areas L and M. The proposal involves subdividing 50.53 acres into 19 single-family residential lots and passive open space tracts.

• Preliminary Development Plan for Glacier Club, Areas L and M (Project #2022-0257)
• Subdivision of 50.53 acres into 19 single-family residential lots

The Board of County Commissioners unanimously approved Project #2022-0257, the Glacier Club Areas L and M Preliminary Development Plan, which subdivides 50.53 acres into 19 single-family residential lots with passive open space tracts. Approval came with the staff report's findings and 18 conditions, including water and sewer tap reservations, access permits, and requirements before final plat recording. The agenda was also adopted unanimously. No public comment was offered at the meeting.

• Approved Glacier Club Areas L and M Preliminary Development Plan, 19 single-family lots on 50.53 acres (3-0)
• Adopted the meeting agenda (3-0)

La Plata County Board of Health - Special Meeting

The Board of Health will consider an independent contract for behavioral health services and a letter to the Colorado Board of Pharmacy. The meeting also includes presentations regarding fiscal year 2024 contracts, grants, and a board refresher.

• Independent Contract with Life Path LLC for Behavioral Health Services Counseling
• Letter to the Colorado Board of Pharmacy supporting amendment changes to rule 3 CCR 719 -1 (14)
• Resolution BOH-2024-01 adopting a meeting schedule and designating notice locations
• Resolution BOH-2024-02 ratifying and confirming prior actions
• San Juan Basin Public Health Receiver's Fourth Interim Report

The La Plata County Board of Health held a special meeting on January 11, 2024, where it approved an independent contract with Life Path LLC for behavioral health and substance abuse counseling services, with an estimated amount of $8,500 based on hourly billing. The Board also approved a letter to the Colorado Board of Pharmacy supporting amendments to rule 3 CCR 719-1 (14), and adopted two consent agenda resolutions: one setting the 2024 meeting schedule and one ratifying prior actions. Presentations covered a Board of Health refresher and an overview of fiscal year 2024 health department contracts and grants totaling $1,263,151, with no action taken on those items.

• Approved independent contract with Life Path LLC for behavioral health and substance abuse counseling services, estimated at $8,500 (5-0)
• Approved letter to Colorado Board of Pharmacy supporting changes to rule 3 CCR 719-1 (14) (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution BOH-2024-01 setting Board of Health meeting schedule and public notice place (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution BOH-2024-02 ratifying and confirming prior Board of Health actions (5-0)
• Adopted the meeting agenda (5-0)

Board of County Commissioners - Board Discussion Time

The Board will hold discussions and receive updates from the Commissioners and specific officials. The scheduled sessions include meetings with Chuck Stevens and Sheryl Rogers.

• Discussion & updates with Commissioners
• Discussion & updates with Chuck Stevens
• Discussion & updates with Sheryl Rogers

Fire Code Board of Appeals - Regular Meeting

The Fire Code Board of Appeals is continuing its review of county processes and procedures. The board is discussing the creation of a formal document or form for submitting appeals. Additionally, Durango Fire Sprinkler has expressed interest in submitting an appeal regarding code interpretation and requirements.

• Review and clarification of County process
• Discussion of formal appeal submittal forms
• Potential appeal from Durango Fire Sprinkler regarding code interpretation

Board of County Commissioners - Business Meeting

The Board of County Commissioners will consider adopting the 2024 budget and appropriating funds for the upcoming year. The agenda also includes a public hearing on an ordinance amendment and a resolution to levy 2023 property taxes to defray 2024 costs.

• Adoption of the 2024 La Plata County Budget
• Resolution to levy 2023 property taxes to defray 2024 budget costs
• Loan agreement between Rosebud Durango LLC, Community Investment Alliance, and the Board
• Lease agreement with the Town of Bayfield for the Bayfield Motor Vehicle Department branch
• Removal of the E-911 fee from the County Code

The Board of County Commissioners adopted the 2024 La Plata County budget, appropriated funds for county departments, and levied 2023 property taxes for the 2024 budget year, all unanimously. The Board also approved a $500,000 loan at 1% interest to the Community Investment Alliance and Rosebud Durango LLC for acquiring the Adventure Inn, though a clerk's note states the loan was not granted because the property deal fell through. Other approved items included Ordinance 2024-01 amending Chapter 38 of the county code, the 2024 animal control and shelter management agreements, and Resolution 2024-04 electing Matt Salka as Chair and Marsha Porter-Norton as Vice-Chair.

• Adopted 2024 La Plata County budget (Resolution 2024-06) with District Attorney's Fund amended to $3,188,046 and total fund lowered to $121,201,761 (3-0)
• Appropriated 2024 budget funds (Resolution 2024-07) (3-0)
• Levied 2023 property taxes for La Plata County and Durango Hills Local Improvement District (Resolution 2024-08) (3-0)
• Approved $500,000 loan at 1% interest to Community Investment Alliance and Rosebud Durango LLC; clerk's note says loan was not granted because the property deal fell through (3-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2024-01 amending Chapter 38 on county assembly hours, removal of unauthorized property, and enforcement (3-0)
• Approved 2024 Animal Control and Shelter Management Services Agreements (3-0)
• Approved Resolution 2024-03 designating county deposit banks, changing ColoTrust Bank to ColoTrust/UMB Bank (3-0)
• Approved Resolution 2024-04 electing Matt Salka as Chair and Marsha Porter-Norton as Vice-Chair (3-0)

La Plata County Palo Verde Public Improvement District #3 - Business Meeting

The Board will consider resolutions regarding the 2024 budget for Palo Verde Public Improvement District #3. This includes proposals to appropriate funds and levy property taxes to defray costs.

• Resolution PID3R-2024-1 regarding the 2024 Budget
• Resolution PID3R-2024-2 regarding appropriation of sums for the 2024 Budget
• Resolution PID3R-2024-3 regarding levying property taxes for 2023

Board of Equalization - Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners, sitting as the Board of Equalization, will review several agreements and stipulations regarding actual property values for tax years 2023 and 2024. These items are included in the consent agenda for approval.

• Agreement and stipulation with Regency of Colorado, LLC regarding actual value for tax years 2023 and 2024
• Agreement and stipulation with 2701 Main LLC
• Agreement and stipulation with 3 Stores LLC

The Board of County Commissioners, sitting as the Board of Equalization, approved three agreements regarding actual property values for tax purposes. These stipulations establish specific valuations for a mobile home park and two LLCs.

• Approved stipulated value of $11,695,000 for Regency of Colorado, LLC mobile home park (Unanimous)
• Approved stipulated value of $4,050,000 for 2701 Main LLC (Unanimous)
• Approved stipulated value of $3,802,390 for 3 Stores LLC for tax years 2021-2024 (Unanimous)
• Approved November 21, 2023 minutes (Unanimous)

Living with Wildlife Advisory Board - Regular

The Living with Wildlife Advisory Board will hold monthly discussions regarding current events and specific wildlife topics. The meeting includes updates on Bear Smart, wolverine, and CDOT wildlife corridors. Members will also address a letter regarding solar wildlife impacts and plan the 2024 calendar.

• Bear Smart update
• Wolverine discussion
• CDOT Wildlife Corridors update
• Solar wildlife impacts letter review
• 2024 planning

Southwest La Plata Library District - Regular

The Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting via Zoom to discuss the 2024 operating budget. The purpose is to take any additional action required to finalize the budget.

• Finalization of the 2024 operating budget

Wildfire Advisory Board - Regular Meeting

The Wildfire Advisory Board will review a Hazard Mitigation Plan presentation and survey conducted by Dynamic Planning. The meeting also includes discussions regarding new members, the appointment of a secretary, and media updates.

• Hazard Mitigation Plan presentation and survey by Dynamic Planning
• Discussion of new members
• Appointment of WAB Secretary
• Media update for radio and website

The Wildfire Advisory Board approved the December meeting minutes and added a Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP) review to the 2024 Work Plan. Members agreed to use a shared calendar for fire-related events, pending confirmation from the Forest Service. The board also reviewed a Hazard Mitigation Plan survey and prepared for a presentation to the Board of Commissioners.

• Approved December meeting minutes
• Added CWPP review to 2024 Work Plan
• Agreed to shared calendar for fire events (pending FS confirmation)
• Reviewed Hazard Mitigation Plan survey by Dynamic Planning
• Prepared slides for BOCC presentation
• Scheduled vote on renaming 'Mitigation' to 'Mitigation Innovation' for next meeting

Board of County Commissioners - Board Discussion Time

The Board will discuss designating a county staff member to serve as a proxy for the 2024 CCI Steering Committee. This role allows the designee to vote during committee meetings to help reach required majorities. The meeting also includes updates with Commissioners, Chuck Stevens, and Sheryl Rogers.

• Designation of a staff member as a proxy for 2024 CCI Steering Committee
• Board updates with Commissioners
• Board updates with Chuck Stevens
• Board updates with Sheryl Rogers

Community Corrections Board - Screening Committee

The La Plata County Community Corrections Board Screening Committee will meet to approve minutes from December 20, 2023. The committee will enter an executive session to review confidential parole records and pre-sentence investigation reports. During this session, the committee will screen twelve individuals for program approval.

• Approval of December 20, 2023, meeting minutes
• Screening of Christopher Debernardis (Case #23CR36/26CR37)
• Screening of Robert Goff (Case #23CR218)
• Screening of Daniel Rizzo (Case #23CR255)
• Review of confidential parole records and pre-sentence investigation reports