Ouray County public meetings in 2025

Board of County Commissioners Special Meeting

The Board will interview candidates and may appoint a County Clerk & Recorder to fill a vacancy for the term Jan 14 2026‑Jan 11 2027, at an annual salary of $74,978. Public comment and questions will be taken on the appointment. The Board will also consider a request to fill the IT Technician I vacancy. Public comment on the IT position request will be accepted.

• Possible appointment of County Clerk & Recorder for term Jan 14 2026‑Jan 11 2027, salary $74,978
• Interview and deliberation of Clerk & Recorder candidates
• Public comment on Clerk & Recorder appointment
• Consideration of position request to fill IT Technician I vacancy
• Public comment on IT Technician I position request

Board of County Commissioners

The Ouray County Board of County Commissioners will reorganize its leadership and approve several appointments, including a Budget Officer and Road Superintendent. The board will also sign memoranda of understanding with local municipalities and approve a consent agenda covering expenditures and fund transfers. Additional items include amending the fee schedule for the 4‑H Event Center, renewing a liquor license for Lake Cabin LLC, and holding a public hearing on the Gold Mountain Ranch SUP.

• Renewal of the liquor license for Lake Cabin LLC dba Red Mountain Lodge
• Resolution 2015-009 – amendment of fee schedules for the Ouray County 4‑H Event Center and Fairgrounds
• Public Hearing on Gold Mountain Ranch SUP
• Appointment of Antonio Mendez as Budget Officer
• Approval of annual MOUs with the Town of Ridgway and the City of Ouray

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will conduct a public hearing to consider the 2026 budget, including property tax levies and fund appropriations. The board will also review several intergovernmental agreements and receive reports on emergency management and roads.

• Public hearing for proposed 2026 Ouray County Budget and Resolution 2025-042 regarding 2026 general property taxes
• Vegetation Management Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) between Ouray County and San Miguel County
• Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) between Hinsdale, Ouray, San Miguel and San Juan Counties for Alpineloop.info
• Women Infants and Children (WIC) IGA between Ouray County and San Miguel County
• Public Health Emergency Preparedness (PHEP) program Agreement #2026*0044 Amendment #3

The commissioners approved the consent agenda, adopted state proclamations recognizing local wastewater facilities, and passed Resolution 2025‑042 replacing a prior expenditure evaluation (2‑1). They also authorized the chair’s signature on several intergovernmental agreements and fund transfer forms, all passing unanimously. Minutes from June and July 2025 were approved.

• Approved consent agenda items (a & b) (3-0)
• Approved State of Colorado proclamations recognizing wastewater facilities (3-0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-042 with amendment (2-1)
• Approved IGA between Hinsdale, Ouray, San Miguel and San Juan Counties (Alpineloop.info) (3-0)
• Approved Chair’s signature on WIC IGA with fiscal impact form (3-0)
• Approved Chair’s signature on Public Health Emergency Preparedness Agreement amendment (3-0)
• Approved Chair’s signature on MJ Excise Tax Fund Transfer Form (3-0)
• Approved Chair’s signature on Budgetary Transfer from General Fund to EMS Fund (3-0)

Board of County Commissioners Work Session

The commissioners will hear a quarterly update from Cary Denison of the Colorado River District. They will discuss the Uniform County Ordinance fine schedule, reviewing a legal memorandum and a letter from the district attorney. Commissioner and administrative reports will also be presented, and the board may take action on any of these items.

• Quarterly update from Colorado River District (Cary Denison)
• Discussion of Uniform County Ordinance fine schedule – legal memorandum
• Letter from district attorney regarding fine schedule
• Commissioner and administrative reports

Board of County Commissioners Work Session

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a work session to discuss the 2026 budget for the Sheriff, Emergency Management, Coroner, Land Use, and Administration departments. The meeting also includes an update from CDOT regarding Billy Creek.

• CDOT Billy Creek update
• 2026 Budget Discussion - Sheriff
• 2026 Budget Discussion - Emergency Management
• 2026 Budget Discussion - Coroner
• 2026 Budget Discussion - Land Use and Administration

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will review the 2026 Weed Management plan and the 2025 Year End Spending memo. The board will also act as the Local Liquor Licensing Authority for two renewals and process the resignation of the Clerk and Recorder.

• Liquor license renewals for Divide Ranch and Club and Elk Mountain Ranch
• Approval of the 2026 Weed Management plan
• Ratification of Resolution 2025-037 and 2025-038 regarding Hultgren Exception and Boundary Adjustment
• Acceptance of the resignation of Clerk and Recorder Cristy Lynn
• Approval of the 2026 EMPG Grant Application

The commissioners approved the consent agenda and ratified two Hultgren resolutions. They renewed the liquor licenses for Divide Ranch Club and Elk Mountain Ranch, approved the 2026 Weed Management Plan, and accepted the resignation of Clerk and Recorder Cristy Lynn. All motions passed unanimously (3‑0).

• Approved consent agenda (3‑0)
• Approved Resolution 2025‑037 ratifying Hultgren Exception (3‑0)
• Approved Resolution 2025‑038 ratifying Hultgren Boundary Adjustment (3‑0)
• Renewed liquor license for Divide Ranch and Club (3‑0)
• Renewed liquor license for Elk Mountain Ranch (3‑0)
• Approved 2026 Weed Management Plan (3‑0)
• Accepted resignation of Clerk and Recorder Cristy Lynn (3‑0)
• Approved EMPG Grant Application and authorizations (3‑0)

Board of County Commissioners Work Session

The Commissioners will receive administrative reports and a work‑session list. A presentation by the Veteran’s Services Officer will cover VA GDX Colorado counties ranking changes. The Uncompahgre Watershed Partnership will give a presentation. No specific actions are listed on the agenda.

• Commissioner & Administrative Reports (work session list)
• Veteran’s Services Officer Mikael Madsen presentation on VA GDX Colorado counties ranking changes
• Uncompahgre Watershed Partnership presentation (Tanya Ishikawa)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will consider the 2026 meeting and holiday schedules and a temporary re-authorization of the Emergency Operations Plan. The board will also review a facilities consolidation study and a grant for opioid abatement.

• Temporary Resolution 2025-035 regarding Emergency Operations Plan Activation/Authority due to staffing shortage
• Resolution 2025-033 regarding surplus property declaration
• Authorization for KLJ Engineering to complete Phase II of the Facilities Consolidation Study
• Intergovernmental Agreement between Gunnison and Ouray County for Colorado Opioid Abatement Council grant funding
• Employment contract for Antonio Mendez and conditional approval for Deputy Attorney candidate Robert Perry

The Ouray County Board of County Commissioners approved Resolution 2025-036, setting the 2026 commissioner meeting and work session schedule and updating the county holiday calendar. The board also approved several other items, including a temporary re‑authorization of the Emergency Operations Plan (Resolution 2025-035), acceptance of Phase I of the Facilities Consolidation Study, and a surplus‑property disposal resolution. Additional approvals covered an employment contract for Antonio Mendez, an inter‑governmental agreement for Colorado Opioid Abatement Council grant funding, and a resolution on expenditures. All actions were adopted by a unanimous 3‑0 vote.

• Approved Resolution 2025-036 adopting 2026 meeting schedule and holiday calendar (3‑0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-035 temporary re‑authorization of Emergency Operations Plan (3‑0)
• Accepted Phase I of the Facilities Consolidation Study (3‑0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-033 surplus property disposal (3‑0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-034 expenditures discussion changes (3‑0)
• Approved and authorized Chair's signature on Antonio Mendez employment contract, conditional on background check (3‑0)
• Approved and authorized Chair's signature on IGA with Gunnison County for COAC grant funding (3‑0)
• Approved conditional offer for Deputy County Attorney candidate Bob Perry (3‑0)

Board of County Commissioners Work Session

The Board of County Commissioners will discuss portions of the 2026 county budget for public health, vegetation management, EMS, and other budget items. The session also includes updates on the Clerk & Recorder resignation and recruitment, finance and organizational management, and the Fairgrounds Manager position. Additional commissioner and administrative updates will be provided, and action may be taken on any agenda item.

• 2026 Public Health budget discussion
• 2026 Vegetation Management budget discussion
• 2026 EMS budget discussion
• Clerk & Recorder resignation and recruitment/appointment
• Fairgrounds Manager recruitment discussion

Board of County Commissioners Work Session

The board will review the 2026 preliminary budget and consider funding priorities. They will discuss plans for an electric vehicle charging station and the Ward Ditch and Uncompahgre River Improvement Project. A joint work session with the Planning Commission will examine proposed land‑use code revisions. No formal actions are taken in this work session.

• 2026 preliminary budget discussion
• Electric vehicle charging station installation discussion
• Ward Ditch and Uncompahgre River Improvement Project presentation
• Joint work session with Planning Commission on land‑use code revisions

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will discuss and decide on a sole finalist candidate for the County Manager position. The board will also consider policies for affordable housing and land use requests.

• Resolution 2025-032 establishing expedited review policies for future affordable housing projects
• Variance application for a single-family dwelling and garage on Lot 7, Filing No. 1, Dallas Meadows
• Exception to cure an illegal subdivision at 3910 County Road 24C
• Boundary adjustment for parcels at 3910 County Road 24 and 185 County Road 24C
• Child Support Services Purchase of Services Intergovernmental Agreement with Montrose County

The Board voted 3‑0 to approve an exception confirming that the parcel at 3910 County Road 24C, originally subdivided in 1976, is a legal non‑conforming parcel. The motion was made by Commissioner Padgett and seconded by Commissioner Nauer. The approval includes a finding that the 1976 planning commission and Board had previously approved the subdivision.

• Approved Consent Agenda (Motion passed 3‑0)
• Approved UpRise Grant Funding for Ouray High School (Motion passed 3‑0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-032 establishing expedited review policies for affordable housing (Motion passed 3‑0)
• Adopted Proclamation 2025-020 recognizing Oct 28 2025 as First Responder Appreciation Day (Motion passed 3‑0)
• Approved flying the Veteran's Flag at the 4H Events Center and Fairgrounds for November (Motion passed 3‑0)
• Approved WRETAC Regional Systems Development Policy and Application (Motion passed 3‑0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-031 variance for a single‑family dwelling on Lot 7, Dallas Meadows (Motion passed 3‑0)
• Approved exception confirming 1976 subdivision at 3910 County Road 24C as legal (Motion passed 3‑0)

Board of County Commissioners Special Meeting

The Board of County Commissioners will convene an executive session to conduct second‑round interviews of County Manager candidates, with legal counsel, human resources, and the recruiter present. The session is closed to protect candidate fairness. A public meet‑and‑greet with a Q&A is scheduled later the same day.

• Executive session for County Manager finalist interviews
• Public meet‑and‑greet with Q&A for County Manager candidates

The Board of County Commissioners held a special meeting on October 20, 2025. Commissioners Nauer and Padgett moved, and the board voted 3‑0 to enter an executive session for second‑round interviews of County Manager finalists. After the executive session, the board reconvened in regular session and adjourned.

• Convene executive session for County Manager finalist interviews (passed 3-0)
• Adjourn meeting (no vote recorded)

General

The Board of County Commissioners will conduct a special work session at the Ouray County 4‑H Event Center. Commissioners will introduce finalist candidates, hold a meet‑and‑greet with question cards, and field community questions. No formal decisions will be made; the session is for discussion and future planning.

• Introduction of finalist candidates (Kevin Brown withdrawn, Antonio Mendez attending virtually, Patrick Rondinelli)
• Meet and greet with finalists using question cards
• Community Q&A (3‑5 questions)
• Feedback collection via comment cards

Board of County Commissioners Work Session

The Ouray County Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to discuss water district updates, skijoring event planning, and legal advice. The meeting is scheduled for October 8, 2025, at the Ouray County Courthouse.

• Colorado River District annual update and water priorities
• Discussion of 2026 San Juan Skijoring event
• Discussion of Resolution 2022-009 for position replacement
• Executive session for legal advice on agenda items
• Commissioner/Admin reports and enterprise discussion

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will present the 2026 preliminary budget and consider a variance request for a single-family dwelling. The body will also review contracts for the Corbett Creek project and Red Mountain Pass.

• Public hearing for Marvin Lummis regarding a skyline standards variance for a home on Lot 7 of Dallas Meadows
• 2026 Preliminary Budget presentation and request to publish 'Notice of Budget'
• Agreement for Services for ECME- Corbett Creek Construction Manager
• Federal Lands Access Program Project Memorandum of Agreement for CO FLAP US 550 (1) Red Mountain Pass
• Appointment of Robby Marr to the Right-to-Farm Agricultural Review Board

The commissioners approved the Federal Lands Access Program Memorandum of Agreement for US 550 Red Mountain Pass (3‑0). They also adopted proclamations for Bullying Prevention, Breast Cancer Awareness, and Domestic Violence Awareness months, appointed Robby Marr to the Right‑to‑Farm Agricultural Review Board, approved BOCC room furniture and 4‑H Event Center chairs, approved the Corbett Creek construction manager contract, and appointed Shellie Duplan to the Planning Commission.

• Approved Federal Lands Access Program MOA for US 550 Red Mountain Pass (3‑0)
• Appointed Robby Marr to the Right‑to‑Farm Agricultural Review Board (3‑0)
• Approved BOCC room furniture and 4‑H Event Center chairs purchase (3‑0)
• Approved Corbett Creek Construction Manager contract and Fiscal Impact Form (3‑0)
• Appointed Shellie Duplan to the Planning Commission (3‑0)
• Adopted Proclamation 2025‑017 recognizing Bullying Prevention Month (3‑0)
• Adopted Proclamation 2025‑018 recognizing Breast Cancer Awareness Month (3‑0)
• Adopted Proclamation 2025‑019 recognizing Domestic Violence Awareness Month (3‑0)

Board of County Commissioners Special Meeting

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a special meeting to discuss the ongoing County Manager recruitment. The session includes a conference with legal counsel and recruiter Danielle Noble of Peckham & McKenney.

• Executive session to discuss personnel matters and legal advice regarding County Manager recruitment
• Discussion of logistics and questions for second-round interviews scheduled for October 21, 2025

The Board of County Commissioners voted 3-0 to convene an executive session for legal advice on the county manager recruitment process. The executive session ran from 9:00 AM to 11:07 AM. The Board then reconvened in regular session before adjourning.

• Approved motion to convene executive session (3-0)

Board of County Commissioners Work Session

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a work session to review the 2026 budget worksheet. No formal action will be taken during this deliberative meeting.

• 2026 Budget Discussion

Board of County Commissioners Work Session

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a work session to discuss a budget request from District Attorney Anna Cooling and a partnership proposal from EcoAction Partners. The meeting includes a joint session with the Planning Commission regarding land use code updates. The board will also hear presentations from CDOT and discuss the 2026 San Juan Skijoring event.

• District Attorney Anna Cooling budget request
• EcoAction Partners partnership proposal
• CDOT presentation
• 2026 San Juan Skijoring event discussion
• Joint work session on Land Use Code updates

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will consider adopting a disaster fund resolution, approving a housing services administrator contract, and discussing HVAC relocation and facility planning. The meeting also includes appointments to planning and cemetery boards.

• Adoption of Resolution 2025-030 Disaster Fund
• Approval of Affordable Housing Services Administrator Contract
• Discussion of Daikin VRV HVAC Relocation & Maintenance
• Executive Session: Facilities Planning and County Manager Interviews
• Appointments to Planning Commission and Cemetery Board

The Board approved the consent agenda items and the Affordable Housing Services Administrator contract. It reappointed lan McCormick to the Visual Impact Review Committee, appointed Conde Sluga to the Cedar Hill Cemetery Board, and approved a prairie‑dog mitigation plan (2‑1). The Board also approved a Daikin HVAC repair quote and directed staff to advance KLJ facility‑planning deliverables. Finally, commissioners directed the recruiter to contact candidates and named Kevin Brown, Antonio Mendez and Patrick Rondinelli as the three County Manager finalists.

• Approved consent agenda items a, b, c (3-0)
• Approved Affordable Housing Services Administrator Contract and Fiscal Impact Form (3-0)
• Reappointed lan McCormick to Visual Impact Review Committee (3-0)
• Appointed Conde Sluga to Cedar Hill Cemetery Board (3-0)
• Approved Top of the Pines Prairie Dog Mitigation Description of Work (2-1)
• Approved Daikin HVAC service repair quote and Fiscal Impact Form (3-0)
• Directed staff to complete KLJ Phase 1 and Phase 2 facility‑planning tasks (3-0)
• Directed recruiter to contact County Manager candidates 1, 3, 6 and named three finalists: Kevin Brown, Antonio Mendez, Patrick Rondinelli (3-0)

Board of County Commissioners Special Meeting

The Board of County Commissioners will meet in an executive session to conduct first‑round virtual interviews with preliminary County Manager candidates. Legal counsel, the HR director, and the executive recruiter will be present to discuss recruitment logistics and receive legal advice. The session may result in actions on any of these items.

• Executive session for virtual interviews with County Manager candidates
• Legal counsel present to advise on recruitment and personnel matters
• HR director and recruiter Danielle Noble (Peckham & McKenney) attending

The Board of County Commissioners voted to amend the agenda location and then to convene an executive session, each passing unanimously with a 3‑0 vote. After the executive session, the board returned to regular session and adjourned with no further business.

• Amended agenda location – motion passed (3‑0)
• Convene into executive session – motion passed (3‑0)
• Adjourned meeting – no further business

Board of County Commissioners Work Session

The Ouray County Board of Commissioners will present the 2026 Preliminary Budget to elected officials and department heads. The work session is informal and does not involve formal voting, but commissioners may give direction to staff. Written public comments are accepted until 3:00 PM on September 15, 2025.

• Introduction of the 2026 Preliminary Budget
• Public comment period open until Sep 15, 2025 3:00 PM

Board of County Commissioners

The Ouray County Board of Commissioners will consider a consent agenda that includes approvals for election‑service agreements and memorandums of understanding. General business items include adopting a proclamation for Suicide Prevention Month, reappointing a member to the Right‑to‑Farm Agricultural Review Board, and reviewing the Abstract of Assessment. The Board will hold an executive session to receive legal updates on pending litigation and to discuss preliminary County Manager recruitment, including identifying candidates for first‑round interviews.

• Approval of expenditures and agreements for election services with Cedar Hill Cemetery District, Ouray Fire Protection District, City of Ouray, Montrose County School District, Ouray School District, and Ridgway School District
• Approval of MOUs for control of confidential data for sales tax and state retail marijuana sales tax
• Adoption of Proclamation 2025-016 declaring September 2026 as Suicide Prevention Month
• Reappointment of Sarah McCormick to the Right‑to‑Farm Agricultural Review Board for a two‑year term
• Executive session to consider preliminary County Manager recruitment and identify candidates for first‑round interviews

The Ouray County Board of County Commissioners approved the consent agenda and the minutes from March 25 and April 8, 2025. They adopted Proclamation 2025-016, naming September 2025 Suicide Prevention Month, and reappointed Sarah McCormick to the Right‑to‑Farm Agricultural Review Board. The board also ratified the Chair’s signature on the Abstract of Assessment and authorized executive sessions for litigation updates and County Manager recruitment, moving forward with first‑round interviews of selected candidates.

• Approved Consent Agenda (3‑0)
• Approved March 25, 2025 minutes (2‑0, Padgett abstained)
• Approved April 8, 2025 minutes (3‑0)
• Adopted Proclamation 2025-016 declaring September 2025 Suicide Prevention Month (3‑0)
• Reappointed Sarah McCormick to Right‑to‑Farm Agricultural Review Board (3‑0)
• Ratified Chair’s signature on Abstract of Assessment (3‑0)
• Convene Executive Session for litigation updates (3‑0)
• Move forward with first‑round County Manager interview candidates 5,9,11,31,36,37,38 (3‑0)

Board of County Commissioners Work Session

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a work session to discuss updates to the IT policy. The board will also review the county's organizational chart.

• IT Policy Update discussion
• Organizational Chart discussion

Board of County Commissioners

The Ouray County Board of County Commissioners will consider several contract approvals, a committee reappointment, and two resolutions. One resolution (2025-029) would authorize a lodging tax ballot measure, and another (2025-028) would adopt the county's Hazard Mitigation Plan. The board will also vote on an educational affiliation agreement, a fuel tank replacement contract, and other administrative items.

• Approve Chair's signature on the Educational Affiliation Agreement with the Colorado School of Public Health
• Award the Fuel Tank Replacement Project RFP and approve the related agreement
• Reappoint Bob Johnson to the Visual Impact Review Committee (term expires Aug 30, 2027)
• Authorize Resolution 2025-029 to place a lodging tax measure on the ballot
• Adopt Resolution 2025-028 adopting the Ouray County Hazard Mitigation Plan

The commissioners approved the Educational Affiliation Agreement with the Colorado School of Public Health, awarded the Fuel Tank Replacement Project to Eaton Sales and Service LLC, and authorized a lodging tax ballot measure. They also adopted the Ouray County Hazard Mitigation Plan, approved an election services agreement, reappointed a Visual Impact Review Committee member, and continued the Gold Mountain Ranch SUP hearing to Dec. 16, 2025.

• Approved Educational Affiliation Agreement with Colorado School of Public Health (3-0)
• Awarded Fuel Tank Replacement Project to Eaton Sales and Service LLC (3-0)
• Approved letter to Colorado Dept. of Revenue for Interim County Manager account access (3-0)
• Reappointed Bob Johnson to Visual Impact Review Committee (3-0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-029 authorizing Lodging Tax Ballot Measure (3-0)
• Approved Agreement Concerning Election Services (3-0)
• Adopted Ouray County Hazard Mitigation Plan (Resolution 2025-028) (3-0)
• Continued Gold Mountain Ranch SUP hearing to Dec 16, 2025 (3-0)

Board of County Commissioners Work Session

The Ouray County Board of County Commissioners will discuss water availability in the county with presentations by Jerry Young and Kyle Thompson, hear a presentation from the Ouray County Support and Advocacy Project (OCSAP), and receive commissioner and administrative reports. Action may be taken on any of these items.

• Tri-County Water presentation on water availability in Ouray County (Jerry Young, Kyle Thompson)
• Ouray County Support and Advocacy Project (OCSAP) presentation
• Commissioner and administrative reports

Board of County Commissioners Work Session

The Board of County Commissioners work session will discuss a CivicPlus output report, hear commissioner and administrative reports, receive a presentation from Pat Willits of the Trust for Land Restoration, and consider a feasibility study on consolidating county facilities. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda, though action may be taken on any item during the session. Written public comments are accepted until 3:00 PM the day before the meeting.

• CivicPlus Output Discussion
• Commissioner/Admin Reports
• Pat Willits – Trust for Land Restoration presentation
• Ouray County Facilities Consolidation Feasibility Study

Board of County Commissioners

The commissioners will vote on a consent agenda that includes approval of expenditures, acceptance of the July 2025 Public Trustee Report, and ratification of the Sheriff’s decision to move into Stage 2 fire restrictions under Resolution 2025‑022. They will also consider general business items such as signatures on the final plat for the Mountain Vistas Regular PUD, several PEAC lease agreements, reappointments to the Fair and Weed Boards, the METSA IGA resolution, and the Dominion Payroll Service Agreement. A bi‑monthly report from the County Emergency Manager will be presented, followed by a public hearing on the 2025 mid‑year budget amendment.

• Adoption of Resolution 2025‑026 Mid‑Year Amendment of the 2025 Budget (public hearing)
• Ratification of the Sheriff’s decision to move into Stage 2 Fire Restrictions (Resolution 2025‑022)
• Approval of Chair’s signature on the Final Plat of the Mountain Vistas Regular PUD
• Approval of the Dominion Payroll Service Agreement and related fiscal impact form
• Reappointment of Lee Tainter to the Fair Board (term through Dec 31 2027)

The Board of County Commissioners approved the consent agenda and authorized the Chair’s signature on several lease agreements, the Mountain Vistas final plat, and a special event permit. Commissioners reappointed members to the Fair Board and the Weed Board. The board adopted Resolution 2025‑026, a mid‑year amendment to the 2025 budget, by a 2‑1 vote. All motions listed were passed as recorded.

• Approved consent agenda items a‑c (3‑0)
• Authorized Chair’s signature on Final Plat of Mountain Vistas Regular PUD (3‑0)
• Authorized Chair’s signature on PEAC Lease Agreement for Administration Department (3‑0)
• Authorized Chair’s signature on PEAC Lease Agreement for Assessor’s Office (3‑0)
• Authorized Chair’s signature on PEAC Lease Agreement for Sheriff’s Office (3‑0)
• Approved Special Event Permit for Annual Imogene Pass Run (3‑0)
• Reappointed all Fair Board members (3‑0)
• Adopted Resolution 2025‑026, mid‑year amendment to 2025 budget (2‑1)

Board of County Commissioners Work Session

The Ouray County Board of County Commissioners will discuss a proposed lodging tax ballot measure. Items include a House Bill (25-1247), a draft of the ballot measure, and reference materials such as tax notes and sample measures from other counties. The board may take action on any or all of these items during the work session.

• Review House Bill 25-1247
• Examine draft lodging tax ballot measure
• Consider lodging tax notes
• Look at sample ballot measures from Eagle, Custer, and Park Counties
• Review sample FAQ from Gilpin County

Board of County Commissioners Work Session

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a work session to discuss a lodging tax ballot measure related to House Bill 25-1247. The board will also review mosquito management data and the 2025 Town-County MOU regarding the situation at Dallas Meadows.

• Lodging Tax Ballot Measure discussion (House Bill 25-1247)
• Town-County 2025 MOU regarding mosquito management
• Review of 2024 Mosquito Management Report
• CDPHE West Nile Data review

Board of County Commissioners

The commissioners will consider a resolution (2025-025) to approve the combined preliminary and final development plan for the Deer Haven Limited Public Utility District. They will also review several consent agenda items, including a letter of intent for a 2025 ballot question, a contract with High Point Networks for video conference systems, and letters of support for the Crystal Reservoir conveyance and Region 10 Enterprise Zone redesignation. Additional business includes human services and health reports, a road and bridge update, and a victim‑assistance grant application.

• Resolution 2025-025 approving Deer Haven Limited PUD development plan
• Letter of Intent to place a ballot question in the 2025 election
• Contract with High Point Networks for video conference systems for meeting rooms
• Letter of Support for Crystal Reservoir conveyance
• MOU between OCPHA and Voyager Youth Program (fourth amendment) for youth substance‑abuse grant

The Board of County Commissioners approved the consent agenda and a thank‑you letter to a mining donor. It adopted Resolution 2025‑025 approving the Deer Haven Limited PUD development plan. The board also approved several human‑services and health items, including the Core Services Plan, an MOU with Voyager Youth, and the Public Health Emergency Preparedness grant. All motions passed unanimously (3‑0).

• Approved Consent Agenda items a‑e (3‑0)
• Approved "Thank You" letter to Stan Frymann for Tip‑Top Mining Claim donation (3‑0)
• Adopted Resolution 2025‑025 approving Deer Haven Limited PUD development plan (3‑0)
• Approved Human Services financial reports and authorized Chair’s signature (3‑0)
• Approved 2025/2026 Ouray and San Miguel Core Services Plan (3‑0)
• Approved MOU between OCPHA and Voyager Youth Program (Fourth Amendment) (3‑0)
• Approved Public Health Emergency Preparedness (PHEP) Grant (3‑0)
• Approved VALE Grant Application for FY 2026 and Pre‑Grant Form (3‑0)

Board of County Commissioners Work Session

The commissioners will hear a presentation on a proposed shared countywide public events calendar platform from the Town of Ridgway, Ridgway Area Chamber of Commerce, and City of Ouray. They will also receive a presentation from Friends of Youth and Nature and a report from Minerva West. The session includes commissioner and administrative reports and may include executive session discussion of legal questions.

• Friends of Youth and Nature presentation by Anita Evans
• Countywide calendar discussion and proposal for a shared public events platform
• Presentation by Minerva West
• Commissioner/administrative reports

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will convene as the Board of Equalization to consider property valuation appeals. Written public comment on agenda and work‑session items is accepted until 3:00 PM the day before the meeting. The board may enter an executive session to receive legal advice on any agenda items. Public hearings will not begin before their advertised time.

• Consider property valuation appeals (Board of Equalization)

Board of County Commissioners

The commissioners will discuss a range of items, including a $50,000 funding request from Thistle Community Housing, a VALE grant application for FY 2026, and several proclamations and resolutions. They will also act as the Local Liquor Licensing Authority to consider a liquor license renewal for Cornerstone Club, and as the Board of Health to approve an MOU with Western Colorado Health Network. A presentation of the 2024 audited financial report will be given.

• Consideration of Thistle Community Housing's request for $50,000 previously committed by the county
• Approval of VALE Grant Application for budget year 2026
• Renewal of liquor license for Cornerstone Club and change of manager
• Approval of MOU between Ouray County Public Health and Western Colorado Health Network
• Presentation of 2024 audited financial report by Blair and Associates, P.C.

The Board approved the consent agenda items 2a and 2b (3‑0). It appointed Commissioner Michelle Nauer as the METSA representative (3‑0), adopted Resolution 2025‑023 delegating 911 charge authority (3‑0) and Resolution 2025‑024 approving a final plat amendment for the Pointe Escape community (3‑0). The Board also approved a contingent $50,000 grant for Thistle Community Housing (3‑0), renewed the Cornerstone Club liquor license pending signatures (3‑0), and approved the public‑health MOU and the semi‑annual treasurer report (each 3‑0).

• Approved consent agenda items 2a and 2b (3-0)
• Appointed Commissioner Michelle Nauer as METSA representative (3-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-023 delegating 911 charge authority (3-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-024 approving final plat amendment for Pointe Escape units 5 and 6 (3-0)
• Approved $50,000 Thistle Community Housing request, contingent on DOLA and City of Ouray approval (3-0)
• Approved renewal of Cornerstone Club liquor license and manager change, contingent on required signatures (3-0)
• Approved Public Health Director's signature on MOU with Western Colorado Health Network and Chair's signature on Fiscal Impact Form (3-0)
• Reviewed and examined the semi‑annual report of the Ouray County Treasurer (3-0)

Board of County Commissioners Work Session

The board will hear a quarterly update from the Colorado River District at 1:30 p.m. No formal actions are scheduled; the session is a work session where commissioners may give direction to staff. At 2:00 p.m. commissioners will present administrative reports and discuss items for future formal action.

• Colorado River District quarterly update (1:30 p.m.)
• Commissioner/Administrative reports (2:00 p.m.)
• Work session – no formal action, staff direction possible

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners, convening as the Board of Equalization, will hear and may act on property valuation appeals. Written public comment for agenda items is accepted until 3:00 PM the day before the meeting. The commissioners may enter executive session to receive legal advice on any agenda items.

• Consider property valuation appeals (Board of Equalization)
• Public comment deadline: 3:00 PM the day before the meeting

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will convene as the Board of Equalization. The body will consider property valuation appeals.

• Property valuation appeals hearings

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will review a proposal to subdivide a parcel of land into two lots for the Deer Haven Limited PUD. The board will also discuss the dissolution of OCETSA and review the County Treasurer's semi-annual report.

• Public hearing for Deer Haven Limited PUD subdivision of Parcel # 403926100144 into 2 lots
• Approval of recruitment materials and procedures for County Manager
• Award of Video Conference Systems for Meeting Rooms RFP
• Review of Assessor Report of Valuation of Assessment of all Taxable Real and Personal Property
• Authorization of signatures on stipulations for Docket No. 2019CW3098 with J Bar M, Big Red, and UVWUA

The commissioners approved the IT Manager's recommendation and awarded the Meeting Rooms video‑conference RFP to High Point Networks. They also approved the County Attorney’s suggested caveat for legal and fiscal review of the final contract. Additionally, the board approved several County Manager recruitment items and routine expenditures.

• Approved expenditures for payments to City of Ouray and Town of Ridgway (3-0)
• Approved candidate brochure, job search goals, applicant requirements and selection procedures for County Manager recruitment (3-0)
• Approved revised candidate profile for County Manager recruitment (3-0)
• Approved 2025 County Manager job description (3-0)
• Approved award of Video Conference Systems RFP to High Point Networks and authorized Chair’s signature on SIPA GovGrants Grant Agreement and related forms, with contingency for legal/financial review (3-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to review expenditures, software agreements, and fire restrictions. The board will also consider a mailbox relocation agreement and a fee schedule amendment for the county fairgrounds.

• Resolution 2025-023 to amend fee schedules for the Ouray County 4-H Event Center and Fairgrounds
• MOU with Fairway Pines Estates Owners’ Association Inc (FPEOA) for mailbox relocation
• Ratification of Stage 1 Fire Restrictions effective July 2, 2025
• Software services agreement between Champ Software, Inc. and Ouray County Public Health
• Temporary waiver of the BOCC appointment process for Ridgway Fire Protection District Board Member

The Board approved the consent agenda items, including ratifying several agreements and the Nightingale Notes software subscription (vote 3‑0). It also approved the mailbox relocation agreement with Fairway Pines Estates Owners’ Association and a temporary waiver of the appointment process for a Ridgway Fire Protection District board member (both 3‑0). The Board appointed Pam Foyster to the Ouray County Planning Commission for a term ending in 2028 (3‑0). No action was taken on the resolution to amend fee schedules for the 4‑H Event Center and Fairgrounds.

• Approved consent agenda items 1, 3, 4, 5, and 6 (3‑0)
• Approved and authorized signatures on the mailbox relocation MOU with Fairway Pines Estates Owners’ Association (3‑0)
• Approved temporary waiver of the BOCC appointment process for a Ridgway Fire Protection District board member (3‑0)
• Appointed Pam Foyster to the Ouray County Planning Commission, term expiring 2028 (3‑0)
• No action taken on Resolution 2025-023 amending fee schedules for the 4‑H Event Center and Fairgrounds

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will consider several inter-agency agreements and a plat amendment for the Jill Dorsey Hart Revocable Trust. The meeting includes sessions as the Board of Human Services and Board of Health. Work sessions will cover firearm policies and fire district merger discussions.

• Public hearing for plat amendment to combine Units 5 and 6 of the Pointe Escape Subdivision
• Agreement for the Federal Lands Access Program Red Mountain Pass Project
• Contract with Stryker for Preventative Maintenance and Battery Service
• Cooperative Law Enforcement Annual Operating and Financial Plan with USFS
• Discussion on merger agreement between Ouray Fire, Ridgway Fire, Log Hill Mesa Fire, and County EMS

The commissioners unanimously approved the consent agenda, which included routine expenditures, past meeting minutes, and the appointment of Planning Director Mark Castrodale to the Housing Needs Assessment Steering Committee. They also approved the County Manager and Chair signatures on the Tri‑River Area MOU with Colorado State University and the Fiscal Impact Form. Finally, they authorized the County Manager signature on the Federal Lands Access Program Red Mountain Pass Project MOA, the Chair signature on its Fiscal Impact Form, and directed further discussion of county preferences.

• Approved consent agenda (3‑0), covering expenditures, minutes, and appointment of Mark Castrodale to housing steering committee
• Approved and authorized County Manager and Chair signatures on Tri‑River Area MOU with CSU and Fiscal Impact Form (3‑0)
• Approved and authorized County Manager signature on Federal Lands Access Program Red Mountain Pass Project MOA and Chair signature on Fiscal Impact Form, with direction to discuss county preferences (3‑0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Ouray County Board of County Commissioners will consider a consent agenda, adopt three proclamations, and approve several special event permits and contracts, including a Fuel Card Service Agreement through Wex. They will also receive updates from the Public Health Director, Road and Bridge Superintendent, and Emergency Manager, and discuss a summer road maintenance agreement for County Road 5. An executive session will be held for legal counsel on pending negotiations.

• Approval of Fuel Card Service Agreement through Wex
• Approval of Stryker Contract for Preventative Maintenance
• Approval of Special Event Permits for the 2025 San Juan Trail Triathlon, Hardrock Hundred Endurance Race, and Mt. Sneffels Half Marathon
• Approval of Tri‑River Area MOU with Colorado State University
• Approval of 2025 Summer Road Maintenance Agreement with Miller Mesa Road Association for County Road 5

The commissioners approved the consent agenda, except for the February 25 minutes. They adopted proclamations designating June as Men's Health Month, Pride Month (including a flag at the Fairgrounds), and Immigrant Heritage Month.

• Approved consent agenda, except item B.2.a (3-0)
• Adopted Proclamation 2025-009 Men's Health Month (3-0)
• Adopted Proclamation 2025-010 Pride Month and approved flying pride flag at Fairgrounds (3-0)
• Adopted Proclamation 2025-011 Immigrant Heritage Month (3-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Ouray County Board of County Commissioners will consider a range of items, including a consent agenda, adoption of the Community Wildfire Protection Plan, and several contract and grant approvals. The Board will also hold a public hearing on a variance request for an accessory dwelling unit at 1147 County Road 22. Decisions will be recorded in the meeting minutes.

• Adoption of the Community Wildfire Protection Plan
• Resolution 2025-022 authorizing the Sheriff to enact fire restrictions in unincorporated areas
• Intergovernmental Agreement with San Miguel County for Fiscal Agent on State Homeland Security Grant
• Ratification of EarthTech West proposal to repair the Hilfiker wall on County Road 361 (pending quote)
• Public hearing on a variance for an accessory dwelling unit at 1147 County Road 22

The commissioners adopted the Community Wildfire Protection Plan. They also approved an intergovernmental agreement making Ouray County the fiscal agent for the State Homeland Security Grant and ratified the EarthTech West proposal to repair the Hilfiker wall on County Road 361. The board accepted a withdrawn development application and applied its fees to a new PUD, and appointed Valentine Szwarc to the Planning Commission.

• Adopt Community Wildfire Protection Plan (2 - 0)
• Approve Intergovernmental Agreement for State Homeland Security Grant (2 - 0)
• Ratify EarthTech West proposal to repair Hilfiker wall on County Road 361 (2 - 0)
• Approve 2025-26 Core Contracts (2 - 0)
• Accept withdrawn application and apply fees to new PUD (2 - 0)
• Approve preliminary project schedule and application timeline (2 - 0)
• Appoint Valentine Szwarc to Planning Commission (2 - 0)
• Approve Consent Agenda (2 - 0)

Board of County Commissioners Special Meeting

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a special meeting on May 7, 2025 to interview and select recruitment firms for the County Manager position. The discussion may result in an action to appoint a firm to conduct the hiring process.

• Interview and selection of recruitment firms for the County Manager role

The commissioners voted to award the County Manager recruitment contract to Peckham and McKenney for a fee of $33,000. The motion was made by Commissioner Padgett, seconded by Commissioner Nauer, and passed unanimously (3‑0). Commissioners discussed logistics, point‑of‑contact options, and community input, but no further actions were decided.

• Award County Manager recruitment contract to Peckham and McKenney ($33,000) (3-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a public hearing regarding a special use permit for a guest ranch. The board will also consider road service agreements and a tax abatement petition.

• Public hearing for guest ranch special use permit at 1995 Gold Mountain Trail and 778 Tranquility Trl
• Petition for abatement/refund of taxes for Big Red LTD at 1170 and 1480 Fork Horn Road
• 2025 Agreement for Services with Blackrock Material & Supply, LLC
• 2025 Agreement for Services with ArmorProSeal Asphalt LLC
• Variance for out-building setback at 3926 County Road 23

The commissioners approved the October 8, 2025 meeting minutes and adopted three proclamations recognizing Mental Health Awareness Month, Wildfire Awareness Month, and Colorado Public Lands Day. They authorized a variance to the 50‑foot setback requirement for an out‑building at 3926 County Road 23 and approved the quit‑claim deed for the Tip‑Top Mining Claim. Additional approvals included signatures for a special event permit for the Ridgway Area Trails race, a service agreement with Blackrock Material & Supply, and a tax abatement for Big Red LTD.

• Approved October 8, 2025 minutes (3‑0)
• Adopted Proclamation 2025‑006 Mental Health Awareness Month (3‑0)
• Adopted Proclamation 2025‑007 Wildfire Awareness Month (3‑0)
• Adopted Proclamation 2025‑008 Colorado Public Lands Day (3‑0)
• Approved variance to 50’ setback at 3926 County Road 23 (3‑0)
• Authorized quit‑claim deed for Tip‑Top Mining Claim (3‑0)
• Approved Chair’s signature on Special Event Permit for Ridgway Area Trails Race (3‑0)
• Approved Chair’s signature on 2025 Agreement with Blackrock Material & Supply, LLC (3‑0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Ouray County Board of County Commissioners will consider a range of items, including routine consent agenda approvals, a short‑term water service contract amendment, and a traffic‑control contract award. Commissioners will also act on an intergovernmental agreement for e‑cigarette waste disposal, adopt a multijurisdictional evacuation plan, and review human‑services financial reports. A public hearing will be held to decide a variance request for a garage/shop building at 3926 County Road 23. The meeting will conclude with updates on the courthouse project close‑out and a discussion of attorney fees.

• Public hearing: variance request for a garage/shop at 3926 County Road 23 (ten‑foot setback)
• Adoption of the Ouray County Multijurisdictional Evacuation Plan
• Amendment No. 2 to the Short‑Term Water Service Contract (Contract No. 23‑WC‑40‑947)
• Award of the On‑Call Traffic Control RFP per Road & Bridge Superintendent recommendation
• Authorization to publish and release the courthouse bond and sign the final settlement letter

The commissioners adopted the Ouray County Multijurisdictional Evacuation Plan, incorporating discussed changes. They also approved the award of the On‑Call Traffic Control contract to Ultra Traffic Management LLC, a short‑term water service contract amendment, and a variance for a garage at 3926 County Road 23. All motions passed unanimously (3‑0).

• Adopted the Ouray County Multijurisdictional Evacuation Plan (3‑0)
• Awarded the On‑Call Traffic Control RFP to Ultra Traffic Management LLC (3‑0)
• Approved Amendment No. 2 to the Short‑Term Water Service Contract (3‑0)
• Approved Resolution 2025‑019 temporarily amending Planning Commission bylaws (3‑0)
• Approved variance for Steven L. Walker at 3926 County Road 23, allowing 10‑ft setback (3‑0)
• Authorized publication and release of bond and County Manager’s signature on settlement letter (3‑0)
• Approved and authorized Chair’s signature on Intergovernmental Agreement on E‑Cigarette and Vape Waste Disposal (3‑0)
• Approved financial reports (Balance Sheet, Earned Revenue, etc.) for February/March 2025 (3‑0)