Ouray County, Colorado

Board of County Commissioners

Board of County Commissioners Work Session

Board of County Commissioners Work Session

Board of County Commissioners

Board of County Commissioners Work Session

Board of County Commissioners Work Session

Board of County Commissioners Work Session

Board of County Commissioners

Board of County Commissioners Work Session

Board of County Commissioners Work Session

Board of County Commissioners

Board of County Commissioners Work Session

Board of County Commissioners

Board of County Commissioners Work Session

Board of County Commissioners Work Session

Board of County Commissioners Work Session

Board of County Commissioners

Board of County Commissioners Work Session

Board of County Commissioners

Board of County Commissioners Work Session

Board of County Commissioners Work Session

Board of County Commissioners

Board of County Commissioners Work Session

Board of County Commissioners

Board of County Commissioners Work Session

Board of County Commissioners Work Session

Board of County Commissioners Work Session

Board of County Commissioners

Board of County Commissioners Work Session

Board of County Commissioners Work Session

Board of County Commissioners

Board of County Commissioners Work Session

Board of County Commissioners Work Session

The Board will hear a quarterly housing services report, a presentation on wildfire regulations, and an update from the Gold Mountain Fire Recovery effort. Commissioners will also give administrative reports. No formal actions are scheduled; the session is for discussion and direction.

• Quarterly report from Housing Services Administrator Eva Henson
• Presentation on wildfire regulations by Planning Director Mark Castrodale
• Gold Mountain Fire Recovery update
• Commissioner and administrative reports

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a public hearing on a combined Preliminary/Final Development Plan for the Cimarron Ridge Planned Unit Development (PUD). They will also consider a support letter for the River Walk Affordable Rentals Project, a cooperative law enforcement agreement with the US Forest Service, a payment for mechanical rock removal on Engineer Pass - Mineral Creek, and a position request for a Recovery Manager. The board will convene as the Local Licensing Authority to renew a retail liquor license for Cornerstone Club F&B Services LLC, and later enter executive session for litigation updates. A Gold Mountain Fire Update is also scheduled.

• Public hearing for Cimarron Ridge Regular PUD on Tract 1, Loghill Crest
• Request for approval of support letter to Montrose County Housing Authority for River Walk Affordable Rentals Project
• Approval of cooperative law enforcement operating plan between Ouray County Sheriff’s Office and USFS GMUG
• Approval of payment to Floyd Enterprises, LLC for mechanical rock removal on Engineer Pass - Mineral Creek
• Position request for Recovery Manager

Board of County Commissioners Special Meeting

The Board of County Commissioners will hold an executive session to receive legal advice and discuss negotiations on emergency funding, TABOR reserves, Fire Management Assistance Grants, and hiring a long-term recovery manager related to the Gold Mountain Fire. No other public business is on the agenda.

• Executive session under C.R.S. § 24-6-402(4)(b) and (e) for legal advice and negotiations on financial response to the Gold Mountain Fire
• Topics include emergency TABOR reserves, other emergency funding measures, Fire Management Assistance Grant utilizations, and negotiations for a long-term recovery manager

Board of County Commissioners Special Meeting

The Board of County Commissioners will receive an update on the Gold Mountain Fire and consider ratifying the Chair's signature on an Assumption of Fire Control Duty Form. The meeting will also include a policy group discussion.

• Gold Mountain Fire update and potential response action
• Ratification of Chair's signature on Assumption of Fire Control Duty Form
• Policy Group Discussion
• Executive session for legal advice on agenda items
• Written public comments accepted until 9:00 AM on meeting day

Board of County Commissioners Special Meeting

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a special work session focused on recovery efforts following the Gold Mountain Fire. Discussions include flash flood emergency planning and mitigation for the Highway 550 corridor.

• Flash flood emergency planning and mitigation
• Highway 550 corridor flash flood plans, including road closures and evacuation plans
• USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service's Emergency Watershed Program mitigation assistance

Board of County Commissioners Special Meeting

The Ouray County Board of Commissioners will meet to receive an update on the Gold Mountain Fire and discuss the County's response. The meeting will also include a wildlife update from Colorado Parks and Wildlife and a policy group discussion.

• Gold Mountain Fire update and potential response action
• Colorado Parks and Wildlife wildlife update
• Policy Group Discussion
• Public comments accepted via email until 9:00 AM
• Potential executive session for legal advice

Board of County Commissioners Special Meeting

The Ouray County Board of Commissioners will meet to receive an update on the Gold Mountain Fire and consider renewing a disaster declaration related to the event. The meeting is held via Zoom only.

• Gold Mountain Fire update and potential response action
• Request to renew Gold Mountain Fire disaster declaration
• Policy Group Discussion
• Executive session for legal advice on agenda items

Board of County Commissioners Special Meeting

The Ouray County Board of County Commissioners will hold a special meeting to receive an update on the Gold Mountain Fire and potentially take action on the county's response. The board will also consider ratifying mutual aid agreements with the Olathe Fire Protection District and a school-facilities emergency use agreement with the City of Ouray and Silverton School District. A policy group discussion is also scheduled. Action may be taken on any item.

• Gold Mountain Fire update and potential action on county response
• Ratification of MOU between Ouray County and Olathe Fire Protection District for mutual aid
• Ratification of IGA between Ouray County, City of Ouray, and Silverton School District for emergency use of school facilities
• BOCC Policy Group Discussion

Board of County Commissioners Special Meeting

The Board of County Commissioners is holding a special emergency meeting (Zoom only) to receive updates and discuss the Gold Mountain Fire, and may take action on the county's response, including potential emergency declarations and delegations. Written public comments are accepted until 9 AM the day of the meeting.

• Discussion and potential action on Gold Mountain Fire response
• Consideration of an emergency declaration (item 1a)
• Consideration of an emergency delegation (item 1b)
• Consideration of a state declaration (item 1c)
• Board may convene into executive session for legal advice under C.R.S. § 24-6-402(4)(b)

Board of County Commissioners Special Meeting

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a special emergency meeting to receive updates on the Gold Mountain Fire and discuss the county's response. Action may be taken on an emergency declaration and emergency delegation. Public comments are limited to written submissions.

• Receive updates and discuss response to the Gold Mountain Fire
• Potential action on an emergency declaration
• Potential action on an emergency delegation

Board of County Commissioners Special Meeting

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will discuss a new firearms policy for county buildings and the allocation of FY 2026 Forest Service payments. The board will also convene as the Board of Human Services to approve financial reports and service contracts.

• Resolution 2026-014 creating a firearms policy/regulations for county buildings
• Amendment to DOLA LPC Grant adding $145,000 for Regional Housing Services Administrator
• Appointment of Crandall Bates to the Cedar Hill Cemetary Board
• Appointment of John Clark to the Visual Impact Review Committee
• Discussion of US 550 FLAP Grant application for additional funds

Board of County Commissioners Work Session

The Ouray County Board of County Commissioners will hold a work session to discuss a potential road and bridge ballot measure and housing action plans under SB24-174. They will also hear a legislative session review from State Representative Larry Don Suckla and receive commissioner and administrative reports. No formal action will be taken at this meeting.

• Legislative session review by State Representative Larry Don Suckla (District 58)
• Discussion of SB24-174 Housing Action Plans and associated grant funding opportunities with Housing Services Administrator Eva Henson and Points Consulting
• Discussion of a request for a Road & Bridge ballot measure
• Commissioner and administrative reports

Board of County Commissioners Work Session

The Ouray County Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to discuss special event permits, administrative reports, and a proposed merger of fire and EMS services. No formal action will be taken, but the board may give direction on the merger, including draft staffing models, organizational concepts, and legal/financial concepts.

• Discussion on special event permit process examples at 9:00 AM
• Commissioner and administrative reports at 10:00 AM
• Fire and EMS merger discussion at 11:00 AM with EMS and County Attorney, covering draft staffing models, organizational concepts, and draft agreement

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a public hearing for the second reading and adoption of the OWTS Ordinance. The board will also convene as the Board of Health and Local Licensing Authority to review health grants and liquor permits.

• Public hearing for second reading and adoption of OWTS Ordinance 2026-001
• Resolution 2026-013 authorizing Ouray County EMS to perform fire suppression
• Special Event Permits for Mount Sneffels Foundation 10k/Half Marathon and Hardrock Hundred Endurance Race
• IGA for Colorado Opioid Abatement Council (COAC) Grant Funds and BC4U Program Agreement
• Special Events Liquor Permit for Ouray County Cattleman's Association Banquet

Board of County Commissioners Work Session

This is a work session of the Ouray County Board of County Commissioners, where no formal votes will be taken. The main agenda item is a presentation from Cary Denison of the Colorado River District. Commissioners will also give reports and may discuss future agenda items.

• Presentation by Cary Denison, Colorado River District, at 9:00 AM
• Commissioner, administrative, and legislative reports at 9:30 AM

Board of County Commissioners Work Session

The Ouray County Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to hear a federal update from Senator Hickenlooper's office and a community needs assessment update from Community Paramedic Cat Lichtenbelt. No formal actions are expected; the session is for information sharing and possible direction to staff. Public comments are accepted until the day before the meeting.

• Federal Update from Senator Hickenlooper's Office
• Community Needs Assessment Update presented by Cat Lichtenbelt, Community Paramedic

Board of County Commissioners

The Board will consider a first reading of an ordinance regulating onsite wastewater treatment systems (OWTS), approve special event permits for a disc golf tournament and triathlon scheduled for June 13, amend fee schedules for the 4-H Event Center, and discuss a quote for courthouse HVAC repair. Consent agenda includes expenditures and a lease payment. They will also convene as the Human Services and Health boards.

• First reading of OWTS Ordinance 2026-001
• Special Event Permit for Flying Elk Doubles Disc Golf Tournament (June 13)
• Special Event Permit for San Juan Trail Triathlon (June 13)
• Amendment of County 4-H Event Center & Fairgrounds Fee Schedules (Resolution 2026-011)
• Service repair quote from Daikin for courthouse VRV condenser replacement

Board of County Commissioners Work Session

The Board of County Commissioners holds a work session to discuss the EMS Fee Schedule and the Multi-Lead Emergency Communications Center (MLECC). No formal action is taken; the session is for deliberation and staff direction.

• 9:00 – EMS Fee Schedule presentation and follow-up questions
• 11:00 – MLECC (Multi-Lead Emergency Communications Center) discussion

Board of County Commissioners

The Ouray County Board of County Commissioners will consider a consent agenda that includes routine expenditures and several approvals. Items include adopting proclamations for Women’s Health Month and Wildfire Awareness Month, approving Resolution 2026-012 to disburse National Forest Payments, and authorizing the Chair’s signature on an MOU with CSU Extension and Delta, Mesa, Montrose and Ouray Counties. The board will also receive a public health update as the Board of Health, a road and bridge update from the superintendent, and a position request for the HR Director. Action may be taken on any of these items.

• Approval of Resolution 2026-012 for disbursement of National Forest Payments
• Adoption of Proclamation 2026-008 declaring May 2026 as Women’s Health Month
• Adoption of Proclamation 2026-009 declaring May 2026 as Wildfire Awareness Month
• Authorization of the Chair’s signature on the MOU between CSU Extension and Delta, Mesa, Montrose and Ouray Counties
• Amendment to reappoint Storme Lowery to the Dallas Park Cemetery Board through Jan 31 2032

Board of County Commissioners Work Session

This work session includes a quarterly EMS update from Nathan McCullough and a discussion of a proposal from Ridgway Fire Protection for a Wildlands Ambulance Program for the 2026 fire season. No formal action will be taken, but the commissioners may provide direction to staff. Emergency Manager Glenn Boyd will also give a bi-monthly update.

• EMS quarterly update from Nathan McCullough
• Discussion of Ridgway Fire Protection proposal for a Wildlands Ambulance Program for the 2026 fire season
• Bi-monthly update from Emergency Manager Glenn Boyd

Board of County Commissioners Work Session

This work session includes discussions on a draft AI policy, Regulation 43 for on-site wastewater systems (OWTS), and agricultural exemption permits. Commissioners will also review the first quarter budget and receive departmental reports. No formal action will be taken, but staff may receive direction for future meetings.

• Draft AI Policy update discussion
• Regulation 43 (OWTS) discussion packet
• Agricultural Exemption Permits discussion
• Quarter 1 Budget Review
• Commissioner and administrative reports

Board of County Commissioners

The Board will discuss and possibly take action on several items, including a contract amendment with Helios, approval of a special event permit for the 8th Annual RAT Race, and a sales agreement for an electronic health record system. In executive session, the board will consider the proposed purchase of a gravel pit near Colona and receive legal updates on multiple litigation matters, including code enforcement in McIntyre Gulch. Action may follow in open session.

• Helios Contract Amendment No. 1 discussion and approval
• Sales Agreement with Patagonia Health for Electronic Health Record Software (Board of Health)
• Special Event Permit and Agreement for 8th Annual RAT Race on June 6, 2026
• Resolution 2026-011 amending 4-H Event Center & Fairgrounds Fee Schedules
• Executive session on Colona gravel pit acquisition and litigation (Docket Nos. 2019CW3098, 2025CV30000/2025CA2328)

Board of County Commissioners Work Session

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a work session to receive a quarterly report from the Ouray County Home Trust on housing services and discuss Upper Yankee Boy Road with U.S. Forest Service staff. No formal votes are taken at work sessions, but commissioners may give direction to staff for future action.

• Ouray County Home Trust – Housing Services Administrator Quarterly Report
• Discussion of Upper Yankee Boy Road with Dana Gardunio of the USFS
• Commissioner/Administrative Reports

Board of County Commissioners

The Ouray County Board of County Commissioners will consider a resolution to let the Sheriff impose fire restrictions and limited fire bans in unincorporated parts of the county. The meeting also includes approvals for a short‑term water service contract, a weed‑management agreement with Ridgway State Park, a special event permit for the San Juan Gravel Classic, and a plat amendment for Fairway Pines Estates. Additional items are a proclamation for International Dark Sky Week, reappointments to local boards, and reports on roads and public health.

• Resolution 2026-009 authorizing the Sheriff to enact fire restrictions and limited fire bans in unincorporated Ouray County
• Approval of Short‑Term Water Service Contract (Contract No. 23-WC-40-947 Amendment #3) among the United States, Ouray County, and Tri‑County Water Conservancy District
• Approval of Intergovernmental Agreement with Ridgway State Park for Noxious Weed Management and Control Services
• Approval of Special Event Permit Agreement with Ouray Advocates for Kids Foundation for the Inaugural San Juan Gravel Classic
• Approval of Plat Amendment/Lot Line Vacation for Fairway Pines Estates, Lots 105 & 106 (Deer Run Golf Villas)

Board of County Commissioners Special Meeting

The Ouray County Board of County Commissioners will hold a special meeting to discuss and potentially take action on communication-related improvements and receive legal advice. The meeting includes an executive session for legal counsel.

• Executive Session for legal advice on communication improvements
• Potential action on communication or confidentiality improvements
• Meeting held at Ouray County Courthouse, 541 4th Street

Board of County Commissioners

The Ouray County Board of County Commissioners will consider several approvals, including proclamations, grant applications, and service agreements. A key action item is authorizing the County Attorney to file civil litigation over unpermitted structures and private road closures in the McIntyre Gulch area near Ironton. Additional items include approvals for law‑enforcement funding, a wildfire event permit, an audit engagement, and tutoring services.

• Authorize civil litigation for unpermitted structures and private road closures in McIntyre Gulch near Ironton (per County Resolution 2024-028)
• Approve Law Enforcement Assistance Fund (LEAF) Grant Application for supplemental impaired driving and HVE funding for FY 2027
• Approve Special Event Permit Agreement with Fairway Pines Wildfire Emergency Planning Committee for the Wildfire Aware Fair
• Approve Engagement Letter with Blair and Associates, PC for the 2025 audit
• Approve Purchase Services Agreement with Evelyn Nelson for tutoring services

The commissioners approved the consent agenda without opposition. They then adopted Proclamation 2026-003 recognizing National Public Health Week, Proclamation 2026-004 recognizing Child Abuse Prevention Month, and Proclamation 2026-005 recognizing Sexual Assault Awareness Month. All motions passed unanimously (3‑0).

• Approved consent agenda (3-0)
• Adopted Proclamation 2026-003 National Public Health Week (3-0)
• Adopted Proclamation 2026-004 Child Abuse Prevention Month (3-0)
• Adopted Proclamation 2026-005 Sexual Assault Awareness Month (3-0)

Board of County Commissioners Work Session

The Ouray County Board of County Commissioners will hold a work session on March 24, 2026 at the 4‑H Event Center. Commissioners will discuss the Circular Action Alliance application, including a Master Service Agreement and a Master List of Definitions. They will also receive commissioner and administrative reports. No formal actions are scheduled; the session is for direction and future planning.

• Discussion of Circular Action Alliance application
• Review of Master Service Agreement
• Review of Master List of Definitions
• Commissioner reports
• Administrative reports

Board of County Commissioners Work Session

Commissioners from Ouray, San Miguel, and Montrose counties will hold a work session to coordinate regional services. The body will discuss public transportation schedules, human services restructuring, and the impact of large-scale projects like the Four Seasons in Mountain Village.

• Coordination of SMART, All Points Transit, OurWay, and Bustang stop locations and schedules
• Discussion of the Four Seasons project's impact on affordable housing and infrastructure
• Review of the Crystal Reservoir Conveyance Act
• Potential application for the DLA Regional Planning Roundtable Commission under HB25-1198
• GVTPR CDOT priorities

Board of County Commissioners Work Session

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a work session to discuss several administrative items. No formal action will be taken during this meeting, but commissioners may provide direction to staff on future actions.

• State/CDPHE mandated revisions to Regulation 43 (OWTS)
• EMS Fee Schedule and Resolution 2008-064
• Update from Cary Denison of the Colorado River District

Board of County Commissioners

The Ouray County Board of County Commissioners will consider several resolutions, including updating the vegetation management fee schedule, adopting a proclamation for Women's History Month, and approving intergovernmental agreements for weed management. A key item is the approval of a $50,000 Colorado Department of Local Affairs grant to expand housing services. The board will also discuss public health funding, road updates, and a fairgrounds management decision.

• Resolution 2026-007 – amend Vegetation Management Fee Schedule
• Resolution 2026-008 – repeal and replace Resolution 2025-043
• Approval of $50,000 Local Planning Capacity Grant for housing services
• Intergovernmental agreements with City of Ouray and Town of Ridgway for noxious weed control
• Fairgrounds and Event Center decision and position requests

The Board of County Commissioners approved the sheriff budget expenditures listed on the consent agenda. It also adopted Resolution 2026-007, amending the Vegetation Management Fee Schedule, and Resolution 2026-008, repealing and replacing Resolution 2025-043. All three motions passed unanimously with a 3‑0 vote.

• Approved sheriff budget expenditures (3-0)
• Approved Resolution 2026-007 amending vegetation fee schedule (3-0)
• Approved Resolution 2026-008 repealing and replacing Resolution 2025-043 (3-0)

Board of County Commissioners Work Session

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a work session to review legal options for the Fairgrounds and Event Center. The meeting is deliberative, and no formal actions will be taken.

• Presentation from Attorney's Office regarding Fairgrounds and Event Center options
• BLM - RMPA update
• Status update on septic systems at the KOA Campground
• Discussion on safety and security of County buildings
• Legislative discussion

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will consider a consent agenda, general business items, and several agency updates. They will act on a marijuana cultivation license relinquishment, a WIC inter‑county agreement, and a petition for tax abatement. The meeting includes a public hearing to adopt Resolution 2026‑006 amending the 2025 budget.

• Adoption of Resolution 2026-006 amending the 2025 Budget (public hearing)
• Authorization of Senior Planner and County Attorney signatures on Relinquishment Agreements for marijuana cultivation licenses at 6154 County Road 23 and 5564 County Road 23
• Approval of Chair’s signature on Colorado Parks and Wildlife Impact Assistance Grant application
• Approval of Chair’s signature on FLAP MOU for Red Mountain
• Approval of Petition for Abatement for Account R003190 (Smith)

The Board of County Commissioners approved several items unanimously. Key actions included approving the classification correction for account RO03190 – Smith, retaining a $997,210 value and permitting an amended 2025 tax bill. The Board also approved the FLAP MOU for Red Mountain, the WIC intergovernmental agreement, and the Human Services financial reports. All motions passed with a 3‑0 vote.

• Approved classification correction for account RO03190 – Smith, retaining $997,210; motion passed (3‑0)
• Approved FLAP MOU for Red Mountain; motion passed (3‑0)
• Approved WIC IGA between Ouray, San Miguel and Gunnison Counties and Fiscal Impact Form; motion passed (3‑0)
• Approved Human Services financial reports (Balance Sheet, Earned Revenue, etc.); motion passed (3‑0)
• Approved Colorado Parks and Wildlife Impact Assistance Grant application; motion passed (3‑0)
• Approved marijuana cultivation relinquishment agreements for Dalwhinnie Farms, LLC and Shining Mountain, LLC; motion passed (3‑0)
• Approved Consent Agenda item 2a (expenditure request); motion passed (3‑0)
• Approved September 23, 2025 meeting minutes; motion passed (3‑0)

Board of County Commissioners Work Session

The Board will hear commissioner and administrative reports, then discuss possible action on tundra damage near County Road 26U (Yankee Boy Basin Road), including a closure letter and a sample resolution. The session will also include a discussion of the 2027 county budget. No formal actions are taken in this work session, but staff direction may be given for future action.

• Commissioner & administrative reports
• Discussion of possible action on tundra damage near County Road 26U (Yankee Boy Basin Road) – letter and sample resolution
• 2027 budget discussion

Board of County Commissioners Work Session

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a work session on February 11, 2026, to discuss a nuisance issue and receive an annual update from the Top of the Pines community association. The meeting is a deliberative session where no formal action is taken.

• Nuisance discussion with Mark Kirk
• Top of the Pines 2025 Annual Update
• Top of the Pines quarterly report
• Legislative discussion

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will review several administrative approvals, including a final plat for Meadow View Limited PUD. The board will also consider support for the Silver Mountain Mine Acquisition Project and a construction agreement for the Corbett Creek Bridge.

• Resolution 2026-005 supporting the Silver Mountain Mine Acquisition Project
• Agreement with Kuboske Construction, LLC for the Corbett Creek Bridge Installation Project
• Approval of the Meadow View Limited PUD - Final Plat
• MOU with Telluride Foundation for Community Health Needs Assessment Funding
• Baby and Me Tobacco Free Program Agreement

The Board of County Commissioners approved multiple items, each passing with a 2‑0 vote. They adopted Resolution 2026-004 to let the County Manager sign contracts for 2026, adopted a proclamation for Black History Month, and approved several agreements and reports. Additional actions included supporting the Silver Mountain Mine acquisition and authorizing health and infrastructure contracts.

• Adopted Resolution 2026-004 authorizing County Manager to approve and sign contracts (2-0)
• Adopted Proclamation 2026-001 declaring February 2026 Black History Month (2-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2026-005 supporting the Silver Mountain Mine Acquisition Project (2-0)
• Approved and authorized Chair's signature on the 2026 Agreement with Kuboske Construction for Corbett Creek Bridge Installation (2-0)
• Approved and authorized Chair's signature on the Baby and Me Tobacco Free Program Agreement and Fiscal Impact Form (2-0)
• Approved and authorized Chair's signature on MOU between Ouray County and Telluride Foundation for Community Health Needs Assessment Funding (2-0)
• Approved and authorized Chair's signature on Meadow View Limited PUD – Final Plat (2-0)
• Approved and authorized Board signatures on the 2025 HUTF Report (2-0)

Board of County Commissioners Work Session

The commissioners will hear a report from the Housing Services Administrator about incentive funding available through the Local Planning Capacity Grant. They will also discuss the Ouray County 4‑H Events Center and Fairgrounds with user groups, including an emergency management memo. No formal actions will be taken; the session is for staff direction and future planning.

• Review of incentive funding from the Local Planning Capacity Grant
• Discussion of the Ouray County 4‑H Events Center and Fairgrounds with user groups
• Emergency Management memo concerning the Ouray County Fairgrounds

Board of County Commissioners Work Session

The Ouray County Board of Commissioners held a work session to review the GIS Draft 2025 and discuss EMS staffing models. Commissioners also examined three 2026 ballot measures covering EMS services, the Sheriff's Office, and road and bridge projects. The session concluded with legislative updates, with no formal actions taken.

• GIS Draft 2025 review
• EMS staffing model discussion
• 2026 EMS ballot measure
• 2026 Sheriff's Office ballot measure
• 2026 Road and Bridge ballot measure

Board of County Commissioners

The Ouray County Board of County Commissioners will consider several resolutions, including adopting the 2026 Noxious Weed Management Plan and a Regional Housing Needs Assessment required by Senate Bill 24-174. The meeting also includes approvals for liquor license renewals for the Ouray KOA Holiday and authorizations of memoranda of understanding and funding amendments. Additional items cover health agency agreements, human services financial reports, and updates on federal funding notices.

• Resolution 2026-002 adopting the 2026 Noxious Weed Management Plan
• Resolution 2026-003 adopting a Regional Housing Needs Assessment per Senate Bill 24-174
• Liquor License Renewals for Ouray KOA Holiday (Fermented Malt Beverage License; Beer and Wine License)
• MOU authorizations for control of confidential data for Sales Tax and State Retail Marijuana Sales Tax
• Authorization of Director's signature on Amendment #2 CDPHE LPSD reduction in funding

The Board of County Commissioners approved the 2026 Noxious Weed Management Plan. It also approved the regular expenditures, designated County Manager Antonio Mendez as the County Health Pool representative, and authorized several memorandums of understanding and certifications. Additional approvals included the intergovernmental agreement with the Ouray Public Library for emergency use, the public‑health amendment to CDPHE funding, and the Human Services financial reports for October‑November 2025.

• Approved regular expenditures (including workers comp and fuel costs) (3-0)
• Authorized County Manager Antonio Mendez as County Health Pool representative (3-0)
• Approved MOUs for confidential sales‑tax and marijuana‑sales tax data (3-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2026-002 Noxious Weed Management Plan (3-0)
• Approved IGA with Ouray Public Library District for emergency facilities (3-0)
• Authorized Public Health Director signature on Amendment #2 CDPHE LPSD funding reduction (3-0)
• Approved MOU between Public Health Agency and Telluride Foundation (3-0)
• Approved Human Services financial reports (balance sheet, revenue, expenditures, etc.) (3-0)

Board of County Commissioners Work Session

The Ouray County Board of County Commissioners will hold a work session to discuss the 2027 budget. No formal action will be taken during this meeting.

• Commissioner and administrative reports
• 2027 Budget Discussion

Board of County Commissioners Work Session

The Board will hear the Ouray County Home Trust Housing Services Administrator's quarterly report and review the 2026 annual work plan. Commissioners will discuss 2024 accomplishments, 2025 goals, and set priorities for 2026. A Commissioner and administrative report will follow. No formal actions are scheduled; the session is for discussion and direction.

• Housing Services Administrator quarterly report and 2026 work plan
• Review of 2024 accomplishments and 2025 goals
• Discussion of 2026 goals and work session priorities
• Commissioner and administrative reports

Board of County Commissioners

The commissioners will consider a resolution to allow Keystone Portfolio Management to operate a guest ranch at Gold Mountain Ranch. They will also authorize signatures on contracts for law enforcement services, courthouse equipment repair, an EMS memorandum, and an electric vehicle charging station license. Additional items include a road crossing improvement bid request and budget fund transfers.

• Resolution 2026-001 approving Keystone Portfolio Management's guest ranch application
• Authorization of Chair's signature on IGA with City of Oury for law enforcement services
• Approval of Daikin service and repair quote for courthouse equipment
• Approval of EMS memorandum of understanding with Ridgway Fire Protection District
• Approval of EV charging station license agreement with Helios Charging