Mancos public meetings in 2020
15 substantive meetings from 2020, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Meeting
The Board of Trustees unanimously approved the 2021 budget and property tax levy, the 2021 meeting schedule, new water and sewer tap fees, increased monthly utility rates, a supplemental 2020 budget amendment, and participation in the Rural Jump-Start program. The board also discussed the COVID-19 surge and agreed to print free safety signs for businesses and revamp its public education campaign.
- Approved Resolution 16 Series 2020 adopting the 2021 budget and levying property taxes (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution 1 Series 2021 setting the 2021 meeting schedule and public notice posting place (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution 2 Series 2021 adopting new residential water and sewer tap fees (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution 3 Series 2021 increasing monthly water and sewer rates (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution 15 Series 2020 supplemental budget amendment for 2020 (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution 17 Series 2020 participating in the Rural Jump-Start Program (unanimous)
- Approved November bills and claims as presented (unanimous)
- Discussed COVID-19 surge; agreed to provide free safety signs to businesses and revamp public education campaign
Meeting
The Board of Trustees authorized the Town Administrator to research and potentially finalize the purchase of 131 N. Main Street, Mancos, CO. The board also approved October bills and claims, cancelled the November 25 meeting, and entered executive session for a personnel evaluation. Following the evaluation, the board unanimously increased the Town Administrator/Clerk/Treasurer's annual salary to $100,000.
- Authorized research and potential purchase of 131 N. Main Street (unanimous)
- Approved October bills and claims
- Cancelled November 25, 2020 Board meeting
- Increased Town Administrator/Clerk/Treasurer salary to $100,000 (unanimous)
Meeting
The Mancos Board of Trustees unanimously approved the final plat for the Creekside Phase III subdivision, including rezoning and a subdivision improvement agreement, and also unanimously approved land use code text amendments that rename zoning districts without changing boundaries. The board renewed the retail marijuana business permit for Blend LLC, conditional on state licensing. No other substantive decisions were made; the One Mile Plan was discussed for future action.
- Approved Ordinance 760 for Creekside Phase III final plat, rezoning, and improvement agreement (unanimous)
- Approved Ordinance 761 amending Land Use Code and correcting zoning map (unanimous)
- Approved Blend LLC retail marijuana business permit renewal, conditional on state license (unanimous)
Meeting
The Board of Trustees approved a motion to authorize the Town Administrator to apply for a $230,201 Peace Officer Mental Health Grant from DOLA and to have the Mayor execute the contract if awarded. The Board also approved a $1,500 agency contribution to Axis Health for 2021. No marijuana business relocation applications have been received, and the Board directed staff to research an alternate location for the Marshal's Office.
- Authorized application for $230,201 Peace Officer Mental Health Grant (unanimous)
- Approved $1,500 agency contribution to Axis Health for 2021 (unanimous)
- Directed staff to research alternate location for Marshal's Office
- Instructed staff to work with Tom Weaver on resolution opposing county minimum lot size reduction
Meeting
The Planning & Zoning Commission voted to forward the Three Mile Plan adoption resolution to the Board of Trustees for approval, after noting corrections. The commission also reviewed the One Mile Plan IGA and suggested cleanup changes. No other substantive decisions were made.
- Forwarded Three Mile Plan adoption resolution to Board of Trustees (motion carried)
- Reviewed One Mile Plan IGA and suggested cleanup changes
Meeting
The Mancos Board of Trustees approved Resolution 12 Series 2020, declaring a water shortage and adopting mandatory water use restrictions, by unanimous roll call vote. The board also unanimously authorized the Town Administrator to submit an Energy Impact Grant (EIAF) application to the Colorado Department of Local Affairs (DOLA) for the Water Tank Replacement Project, and approved the Cortez Dispatch Intergovernmental Agreement. A water restrictions discussion was tabled until the August 12, 2020 meeting, and the board entered executive session to receive legal advice on an open records request from Matthew Roane.
- Approved Resolution 12 Series 2020 declaring a water shortage and adopting mandatory water use restrictions (unanimous roll call)
- Authorized Town Administrator to submit EIAF grant application to DOLA for Water Tank Replacement Project (unanimous roll call)
- Approved Cortez Dispatch Intergovernmental Agreement and authorized Mayor and Town Clerk to execute (unanimous roll call)
- Tabled water restrictions discussion until August 12, 2020 meeting
- Approved agenda and minutes of July 8, 2020 as presented
- Authorized Town Attorney to respond to Matthew Roane's open records request as he deems appropriate (unanimous roll call)
- Approved motion to enter executive session for legal advice on open records request
- Approved motion to adjourn at 9:24 p.m.
Meeting
The Board of Trustees approved the 2019 financial audit as presented by Majors & Haley, and adopted the revised Personnel Manual with a caveat to revisit the Anti-Violence section at the next meeting. The Board also approved a change of ownership for Blend LLC and a license renewal for Mesa Verde Ventures LLC, both conditional upon state approval. All votes were unanimous by roll call.
- Approved June bills and claims as presented
- Accepted 2019 financial audit from Majors & Haley (unanimous)
- Adopted revised Personnel Manual, with Anti-Violence section to be revisited (unanimous)
- Approved Blend LLC marijuana business license change of ownership, conditional on state approval (unanimous)
- Approved Mesa Verde Ventures LLC marijuana business license renewal, conditional on state license (unanimous)
- Set 2020 Board Retreat for August 1, 2020, 9 a.m.–noon at Community Center
Meeting
The Mancos Board of Trustees approved the Columbine Inc. liquor license renewal and authorized submission to the Dept. of Revenue, with Trustee Betsy Harrison recused. The Board also ratified Ann Coker as an alternate to the Planning Commission. No other substantive decisions were made; the Board directed staff to bring a memorandum of understanding for the Mancos Little League practice field to the next meeting.
- Approved Columbine Inc. liquor license renewal, authorized submission to Dept. of Revenue (unanimous roll call, Harrison recused)
- Approved appointment of Ann Coker as Planning Commission alternate (unanimous roll call)
- Directed staff to bring MOU for Mancos Little League practice field to next meeting
Meeting
The Mancos Planning & Zoning Commission approved updated protocols including public hearing and electronic meeting rules, and appointed Ann Coker to fill a vacant alternate position. The commission also discussed rainwater collection rules under House Bill 1005 and directed staff to adapt Ridgeway's water conservation ordinance for Mancos. No other substantive decisions were made.
- Approved updated Planning Commission Protocols including public hearings and electronic meeting protocols
- Appointed Ann Coker to vacant alternate position, term expires 4/2023
- Reappointed Perry D. Lewis to Planning Commission, term expires 4/2023
- Directed Town Administrator to customize Ridgeway Ordinance #18-05 for Mancos water conservation
Meeting
The Mancos Board of Trustees approved the art gallery permit for Kilgore American Indian Art and authorized the town clerk to send the application to the Department of Revenue. The board also approved the April bills and claims, and instructed staff to work with Mancos Youth Baseball on a practice field at the airport property. A $233,177 grant from the Drinking Water Revolving Fund for water plant design was announced.
- Approved Kilgore American Indian Art gallery permit and authorized sending application to Department of Revenue (unanimous roll call)
- Approved April bills and claims as presented by staff
- Approved agenda and minutes of April 22, 2020
- Instructed staff to work with Mancos Youth Baseball on practice field and Sand Lot Night
Meeting
The Mancos Board of Trustees approved updated protocols allowing public hearings and executive sessions during electronic meetings under the COVID-19 emergency. They also approved an encroachment permit for 500 W. Grand Ave., reappointed key officials, and authorized on-call contractor contracts.
- Approved updated Trustee Protocols for electronic public hearings and executive sessions (unanimous)
- Approved Ordinance 756 Series 2020 for encroachment at 500 W. Grand Ave. (roll call, Simpson against)
- Reappointed Fred Brooks as Mayor pro tem (unanimous)
- Reappointed Heather Alvarez as Town Administrator/Clerk/Treasurer (unanimous)
- Reappointed Justen Goodall as Town Marshal (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution 8 Series 2020 appointing Town Attorney (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution 9 Series 2020 appointing Municipal Judge at $250/month (unanimous)
- Authorized one-year on-call contracts with Circle Z Construction Inc. and Ramco Developments LLC (unanimous)
Meeting
The Mancos Board of Trustees approved a declaration of local health disaster in response to COVID-19, adopted updated meeting protocols for electronic participation, and continued a public hearing on a fixed encroachment at 500 W. Grand Ave. to April 8, 2020. The board also approved the February bills and claims. No other substantive decisions were made.
- Approved Declaration of Local Health Disaster (unanimous)
- Adopted emergency electronic meeting and participation protocols (unanimous)
- Continued public hearing on Ordinance 756 fixed encroachment at 500 W. Grand Ave. to April 8 (unanimous)
- Approved February bills and claims (unanimous)
- Approved agenda (unanimous)
- Approved minutes of March 11, 2020 (unanimous)
Meeting
The Board approved the final plat for the Grand Avenue Subdivision, conditional on receipt of an original letter of credit for $56,368.57. They also approved a fee schedule update, ratified appointments, renewed a marijuana business permit, cancelled the April 2020 municipal election, and approved a land swap involving South Walnut Street. All votes were unanimous by roll call.
- Approved Grand Ave. Subdivision final plat, conditional on $56,368.57 letter of credit (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution 7 Series 2020 fee schedule update (unanimous)
- Ratified Carol Stout as Planning Commission Alternate (unanimous)
- Ratified Steven Kennedy to Mancos Library District Board (unanimous)
- Approved The Bud Farm marijuana license renewal, conditional on state approval and odor filtration (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution 6 Series 2020 cancelling April 7, 2020 municipal election (unanimous)
- Approved Ordinance 754 Series 2020 Walnut Street land swap (unanimous; Mayor pro tem recused)
- Authorized Mayor to sign CML scholarship support letter for Janice Bryan (unanimous)
Meeting
The Mancos Planning & Zoning Commission appointed Carol Stout to the alternate member position with a term expiring April 2021, following an interview. The motion carried unanimously. The commission also discussed the Comprehensive Plan chapters on parks, recreation, trails, and transportation, and will continue trail discussions in February 2020.
- Approved agenda as written
- Approved minutes of December 18, 2019 as written
- Appointed Carol Stout as alternate member, term expiring April 2021 (unanimous)
Meeting
The Board of Trustees approved a contract with Municode to update the town code at a cost not to exceed $13,236 plus freight, and raised Town Administrator Heather Alvarez's salary to $27,200 per year. The Grand Ave. Subdivision public hearing was continued to January 22, 2020, pending required documents. A cash-in-lieu resolution was tabled for further review. The board also approved the SWCOIIT Investigations Protocol and a resolution supporting the 2020 Census.
- Approved Municode contract for code update, not to exceed $13,236 plus freight (unanimous)
- Approved SWCOIIT Investigations Protocol agreement (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution 5 Series 2020 supporting the 2020 Census (unanimous)
- Raised Town Administrator salary to $27,200 per year (unanimous)
- Continued Grand Ave. Subdivision public hearing to January 22, 2020
- Tabled Resolution 4 Series 2020 on cash in lieu
- Approved December bills and claims
- Approved agenda and minutes of December 11, 2019 (Simpson abstaining)