Garfield County public meetings in 2021

Board of County Commissioners

The Garfield County Board of County Commissioners will hold a regular meeting on December 20, 2021, covering a work session, consent agenda, public hearings, and regular agenda items. Key actions include approving the 5th amended appropriation of funds for 2021, numerous contract renewals and awards, and a public hearing on the call-up of an amended final plat for an Aspen Glen property. The meeting also includes updates from the county manager, human services, board of health, and presentations on broadband and trail projects.

• 5th Amended Appropriation of Funds for 2021
• Public hearing on call-up of Amended Final Plat for Lot D26, Aspen Glen Subdivision, 80 Elk Tract, Carbondale
• Contract award to Waste Management of Colorado, Inc. for trash and recycle services (2022)
• Contract award to KGA-FLG, LLC (Ken Garff Ford Greeley) for one F-150 truck for coroner
• Contract award to Vero Fiber Networks, LLC for Broadband Middle Mile & Carrier Neutral Locations project

The Board unanimously approved the 5th amended 2021 budget with $7.73M in new revenues and $8.75M in new expenditures, plus a 19-item consent agenda covering contracts for counseling, asphalt, waste services, software, and more. They also approved several Human Services agreements, including legal services and intergovernmental child support deals, and designated Josh Williams as Public Health Director. A public hearing on an Aspen Glen subdivision plat was continued to January 10 due to missed notifications.

• Approved 5th amended 2021 budget with $7,731,892 revenue and $8,749,024 expenditure increases (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items a-s including contracts for Code 4 Counseling, Grand River Construction, Waste Management, and Tyler Technologies (unanimous)
• Approved $1,285,233.06 EFT/EBT disbursement for November (unanimous)
• Approved legal services agreements for DHS: $172,900 for Child Welfare/Adult Protection and $45,000 for Child Support (unanimous)
• Approved IGA with Rio Blanco County for child support services up to $24,000 for 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved IGA with Pitkin County for child support services at $15,000 for 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved RFTA senior programs IGA with county contribution of $440,568.50 (unanimous)
• Designated Josh Williams as Public Health Director effective January 4, 2022 (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Garfield County Board of County Commissioners is holding a regular meeting with a work session covering elected officials' requests, including a $22,500 discretionary survey services request, a budget supplement for postage, and a tax abatement hearing. The board will also consider a consent agenda with multiple 2022 contract renewals for security, food services, road maintenance, and other services. Additionally, they will discuss a letter to the BLM regarding sage grouse planning and receive presentations on county programs.

• Request for $22,500 discretionary survey services from County Surveyor
• Abatement hearing for Darter LLC (case R084206)
• Renew contract with Citadel Security USA for 2022 security services
• Renew contracts with Shamrock Foods and Meadow Gold for inmate food services
• Consider letter to BLM requesting Cooperating Agency Status for sage grouse plan

The Board approved a $22,500 discretionary survey services budget supplement for 2022, a $15,000 supplemental budget for motor vehicle postage, and a $10,736.24 property tax abatement for Darter LLC due to clerical error. They also unanimously approved the consent agenda, which included renewals for security, food services, road maintenance, and other contracts, plus appointments to the Noxious Weed Advisory Board. A letter was adopted to request Cooperating Agency Status with the BLM for sage grouse planning.

• Approved $22,500 discretionary survey services budget supplement (unanimous)
• Approved $15,000 supplemental budget for motor vehicle postage (unanimous)
• Approved $10,736.24 abatement for Darter LLC, schedule R084206 (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items a-k, including contract renewals (unanimous)
• Appointed Thad Nieslanik, Cassie Cerise, Cindy Adams, Tom Whitmore to Noxious Weed Advisory Board (unanimous)
• Adopted letter to BLM requesting Cooperating Agency Status for sage grouse planning (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Garfield County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to review a sketch plan request from Mystery Ranch, LLC to subdivide two parcels totaling 100.412 acres into 9 lots. The parcels are located at 1634 Prince Creek Rd and 928 CR 111 in Carbondale. The commission will also consider approval of minutes from September 8, 2021.

• Public hearing on sketch plan for major subdivision of 100.412 acres into 9 lots
• Applicant: Mystery Ranch, LLC
• Parcels at 1634 Prince Creek Rd and 928 CR 111, Carbondale, CO
• Approval of minutes from September 8, 2021

The Planning Commission held a public hearing for a sketch plan review of the Mystery Ranch major subdivision, which would divide 100.412 acres into 9 lots. No motion was made, as sketch plan reviews are for comment only. The commission accepted exhibits and discussed the proposal, but took no formal action.

• Approved minutes for September 8, 2021 as submitted
• Accepted exhibits #1-14 into the record for Mystery Ranch sketch plan
• No decision on Mystery Ranch sketch plan (comment only)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners is holding a special meeting with a single substantive agenda item: Cedar Ridge Ranch. The meeting includes roll call and adjournment, but no other details are provided in the agenda.

• Cedar Ridge Ranch discussion

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners is holding a work session with two discussion items: a proposed OHV route connecting north Silt to the BLM-managed Silt Mesa Recreation Area, and a county cybersecurity policy. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda; both items are for discussion only.

• Discussion of OHV route from north Silt to Silt Mesa 'Squirrel Valley' area
• Discussion of Garfield County Cybersecurity Policy

Board of County Commissioners

The Garfield County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting with a consent agenda covering routine approvals, including vehicle purchases, contract renewals, and grant requests. They will also hold public hearings to set the county and Traveler's Highland PID mill levies for fiscal year 2022, and discuss several action items such as discretionary funding requests and a vacation policy change.

• Public hearing to approve Garfield County mill levy for FY 2022
• Public hearing to approve Traveler's Highland PID mill levy for FY 2022
• Award contract to Mike Shaw Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram for 12 Dodge Durangos
• Award contract to Daniels Long Chevrolet for 1 Chevy Malibu Sedan
• Request $5,000 discretionary funding for Roaring Fork Outdoor Volunteers

The Board unanimously approved the 2022 county mill levy of 13.655 mills, generating $29,257,310, and the Traveler's Highland PID mill levy of 50 mills for $35,444. They also approved a consent agenda covering routine items, including vehicle purchases, contract renewals, and a grant request. In other actions, they approved $5,000 for trail work, a $50,000 commitment letter for the Glenwood Springs Historical Society, a $59,000 FAA grant, $21,198.75 for tree work on County Road 137, $75,000 for a courthouse elevator, and $40,000 for Valley Meals and More. The Board voted 2-1 to keep the vacation policy as changed last year, with Chairman Martin dissenting.

• Approved 2022 county mill levy at 13.655 mills (unanimous)
• Approved Traveler's Highland PID mill levy at 50 mills (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items a-o (unanimous)
• Approved $5,000 discretionary funding for Roaring Fork Outdoor Volunteers (unanimous)
• Approved letter of commitment for $50,000 to Glenwood Springs Historical Society (unanimous)
• Approved acceptance of $59,000 FAA-ARPA grant (unanimous)
• Approved $21,198.75 for tree removal/trimming on County Road 137 (unanimous)
• Approved $75,000 supplemental for Glenwood Springs elevator (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Garfield County Board of County Commissioners will hold a regular meeting with a large consent agenda covering routine approvals, including liquor license renewals, multiple contract awards and renewals, and a subdivision plat extension. The board will also hear updates from county officials and consider a request to review a denied amended final plat for the Aspen Glen Subdivision.

• Renewal of retail liquor license for Liquor Cave LLC at 59 Tamarisk Trail, Battlement Mesa
• Contract awards: J&S Contractors Supply Co. (blades/bits), TWS Aviation Fuel Systems (Scully overfill prevention), Western Slope Materials (sanding material)
• Renewals: McMahan & Associates (financial audit), Martindale Consultants (oil/gas audit), Clear Ballot Group (voting system), Gran Farnum Printing (ballot printing), Honnen Equipment (heavy equipment/backhoe loader), Lion Construction (asphalt), Vector Disease Control (mosquito management), ConvergeOne (Cisco phone), Insight Public Sector (Microsoft 365), Cedar Networks (internet), and others
• Contract change order to High Country Engineering for County Road 215 phases 3 and 4
• Request to review denial of amended final plat for Lot D26, Aspen Glen Subdivision (Applicants: Mark and Judy Schnurr)

The board unanimously approved the entire consent agenda (items a-y), including bills, contracts, and a liquor license renewal. They also approved a tastings permit for Rhino Liquors, several human services contracts and disbursements, and various appointments and funding requests. A call-up was approved to review a denied amended final plat for Aspen Glen Subdivision, with a public hearing set for December 20.

• Approved consent agenda items a-y, including bills, contracts, and a liquor license renewal for Liquor Cave LLC.
• Approved a tastings permit for Co Mgmt LLC dba Rhino Liquors in Glenwood Springs.
• Approved EFT/EBT disbursement of $1,512,537.71 for October.
• Approved contract #22 IHFA 171977 with Colorado DHS for $154,990 for Family Visitor Program.
• Approved MOU with Prowers County for $33,350 for child abuse referral information.
• Approved contract #21-160392A2 with Dept. of Health Care Policy and Financing for long-term care case management.
• Approved award #22-11-55 with Area Agency on Aging for $21,739.43 for basic needs services.
• Approved supplemental budget request of $5,815,304 for increased benefit programs.

Board of County Commissioners

The Garfield County Board of County Commissioners will hold a regular meeting with a work session on 2020 census results presented by the state demographer. They will consider consent agenda items including contract renewals and a new road salt contract, plus action items on discretionary grants, a land lease at the Rifle airport, and amendments to the sage grouse conservation plan.

• Presentation of 2020 Census Results by Colorado State Demographer Elizabeth Garner
• Renewal of contract with Pathology Group, P.C. for forensic pathology services
• Award contract to SaltWorx LLC for road maintenance salt deicer
• Land lease at Rifle Garfield County Airport with Royal Air LLC
• Amendments to the Garfield County Greater Sage Grouse Conservation Plan

The Board unanimously approved all consent agenda items, including contract renewals and a road salt award. It awarded $30,100 in discretionary grants to eight local organizations, approved a 10-year land lease with Royal Air LLC at the Rifle airport, and approved $19,000 in additional funding for a tether pull system. The Board also approved a contract for a helicopter tether point and pad, directed staff to seek two more quotes for tree removal on CR 137, and approved amendments to the Greater Sage Grouse Conservation Plan.

• Approved consent agenda items a-g unanimously, including contract renewals and SaltWorx road salt award
• Awarded $30,100 in discretionary grants to 8 organizations (unanimous)
• Approved Catholic Charities certification for Emergency Shelter Funding (unanimous)
• Approved 10-year land lease with Royal Air LLC at Rifle airport (unanimous)
• Approved $19,000 supplemental budget for tether pull system (unanimous)
• Awarded $81,485.90 contract to IHC Scott for helicopter tether point and pad (unanimous)
• Directed Road & Bridge to obtain two additional quotes for tree removal on CR 137 (unanimous)
• Approved amendments to Greater Sage Grouse Conservation Plan (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Garfield County Board of County Commissioners is holding a work session with two discussion items: a presentation on the Valley Meals and More program (including Meals on Wheels) and a proposed change to the county vacation policy. No formal votes are listed on the agenda; both items are for discussion only.

• Discussion of Valley Meals and More with representatives from Garfield County Human Services, Senior Services, Valley View Hospital, and Grand River Hospital District
• Discussion of vacation policy change presented by Kevin Batchelder
• Meeting held at 108 8th Street, Room 100, Glenwood Springs, CO 81601

Board of County Commissioners

The Garfield County Board of County Commissioners will hold a regular meeting to consider adopting the FY2022 budget and a public improvement district budget, renew a liquor license for Sunlight Mountain Resort, and act on a consent agenda that includes vehicle auctions, contracts, and a land use permit. The board will also hear requests for discretionary grant funding and may enter executive session for legal and real estate matters.

• Adoption of Garfield County Budget and Appropriation of Funds for FY2022
• Renewal of Hotel & Restaurant liquor license for Sunlight Mountain Resort (10901 County Rd 117, Glenwood Springs)
• Major Impact Land Use Change Permit for a Contractor's Yard on 4.5 acres at 87 County Road 103 (CRC LLC)
• Sole source contract with Center for Internet Security for endpoint security services
• Award contract for one 2022 Ford Expedition Max 4WD for Sheriff's Office (Larry H. Miller Ford Lakewood)

The Board of County Commissioners unanimously adopted the Garfield County FY 2022 budget and appropriation of funds, with a change adding $25,000 in discretionary grant funding to the Fairgrounds and matching revenue. The board also approved the Traveler's Highland Public Improvement District budget for FY 2022, renewed a liquor license for Sunlight Mountain Resort, and accepted the consent agenda. Several discretionary grant requests were presented and discussed during the meeting.

• Approved FY 2022 Garfield County Budget with $25,000 added to Fairgrounds discretionary grant (unanimous)
• Adopted Traveler's Highland PID Budget for FY 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved renewal of hotel & restaurant liquor license for Sunlight Mountain Resort (unanimous, Commissioner Jankovsky recused)
• Approved consent agenda items a-n, including vehicle auction, sole source contracts, and land use permit resolution (unanimous)
• Accepted Loesch & Crann Ditch Company's proposed Carriage Agreement changes (unanimous)
• Adopted 2022 Board of County Commissioners meeting dates calendar with June remote meeting moved to 20th (unanimous)
• Approved entering executive session to discuss litigation, legal issues, and real property in Rifle (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners is conducting a budget hearing. The meeting includes reviews of grants and capital budgets for various county departments.

• Grants and capital budget reviews for multiple departments including Airport, Assessor, Clerk & Recorder, Communications, Coroner, Human Services, Facilities/Remote Communications, Information Technology, Motor Pool, Public Health, Road & Bridge, Broadband, Sheriff, and Landfill
• BOCC Budget review
• Grants review

Board of County Commissioners

The Garfield County Board of County Commissioners is holding a work session to discuss off-highway vehicle (OHV) use on Buford Road. The agenda includes roll call, pledge, invocation, and citizen comments, but the only substantive item is the OHV discussion.

• Discussion of OHV use on Buford Road

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners is holding a budget hearing, with department heads presenting their proposed budgets. The agenda lists all county departments, indicating a review of the upcoming fiscal year's spending plan. No specific budget figures or decisions are included in the agenda.

• Budget hearing for all county departments
• Citizen comments period
• Presentations from Sheriff, Public Health, and other departments

Board of County Commissioners

The Garfield County Board of Commissioners approved a series of funding requests and land-use decisions. They approved $575,000 in 2022 Human Services grants, $50,000 in Conservation Trust funds for a Parachute trail plan, and a $21,000 supplemental budget for election printing. The board also upheld a determination that a Spring Valley Ranch PUD amendment is a substantial modification (2-1) and approved a major impact land use permit for a contractor's yard at 87 County Road 103.

• Approved $21,000 supplemental budget for 2021 election printing (unanimous)
• Approved $575,000 in 2022 Human Services grants (unanimous)
• Approved $1,773,082.39 in EFT/EBT disbursements for September (unanimous)
• Approved $50,000 Conservation Trust funding for Town of Parachute trail plan (unanimous)
• Approved $102,500 IGA with Garfield County Housing Authority, contingent on 2022 budget (unanimous)
• Approved participation in Opioid Litigation Settlement (unanimous)
• Upheld Director's determination that Spring Valley Ranch PUD amendment is substantial modification (2-1)
• Approved major impact land use permit for contractor's yard at 87 County Road 103 (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners is holding a budget hearing, with department presentations and public comment. The agenda lists standard county departments and no specific action items are detailed.

• Budget hearing for county departments
• Citizen comments period
• Oil & Gas department review
• Road & Bridge department review
• District Attorney department review

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a continued public hearing on a substantial amendment to the Aspen Glen PUD to remove the Eagle Nest Buffer Zone, and will also receive a presentation on the proposed 2022 budget. The board will consider several action items, including ratifying recommended senate redistricting maps, approving consent agenda items, and discussing road and airport matters. The meeting includes public comment periods and routine updates from county staff.

• Continued public hearing on Aspen Glen PUD amendment to remove Eagle Nest Buffer Zone
• 2022 Proposed Budget presentation
• Ratification of Garfield County recommended senate redistricting maps
• Consent agenda: approve bills, wire transfers, and two final plats (Dodero, Springridge Reserve)
• Consider sharing cost of road base along Railroad Avenue

The Board of County Commissioners denied the Aspen Glen Golf Company's application for a substantial PUD amendment to remove the Eagle Nest Buffer Zone, citing lack of information on wildlife corridors and impacts. The vote was 2-0, with Commissioner Jankovsky recused. The board also ratified proposed senate redistricting maps, approved the consent agenda, and continued the 2022 budget hearing to the next day.

• Denied Aspen Glen PUD amendment to remove Eagle Nest Buffer Zone (2-0, Jankovsky recused)
• Ratified recommended senate redistricting maps for Northwest Colorado Senate Districts #5 and #8 (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including bills, wire transfers, and final plats for Dodero and Nordell subdivisions (unanimous)
• Continued 2022 proposed budget hearing to October 12, 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved COSI Matching Student Scholarship 21-22 allocation resolution (unanimous)
• Approved 2022 Holiday Calendar (unanimous)
• Approved road base cost sharing for Railroad Avenue item pulled; no action taken
• Approved drainage fix on Last Chance Drive, parts not to exceed $100 and half-day labor (2-1, Jankovsky nay)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners is holding a work session to discuss airport topics and updates, including insurance, airspace, and hangar use, as well as future steps regarding the Langstaff Property. No formal decisions are listed; the items are for discussion only.

• Airport topics and updates presented by Brian Condie
• Discussion of future steps for Langstaff Property by Fred Jarman
• Multiple attachments on airport insurance, airspace, and hangar rules

Board of County Commissioners

The Garfield County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting with a work session on ratifying recommended state house and senate redistricting maps. The consent agenda includes approving bills, liquor license renewals, meeting minutes, vehicle auctions and purchases, and a comment letter on greenhouse gas rules. Action items include constructing a restroom at Quonset Hut, renewing a water lease with the Colorado Water Conservation Board, and offering an early retirement program. The board will also hold an executive session on airport lease issues and potential litigation.

• Ratification of recommended house and senate redistricting maps
• Award contract to Mike Shaw Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram for 10 Sheriff's Office vehicles
• Award contracts to Glenwood Springs Ford and Berthod Motors for 12 motor pool vehicles
• Renewal of water lease agreement with Colorado Water Conservation Board for instream flow
• Request to construct restroom facility at Quonset Hut

The Board ratified the chair's signature on a letter to the Colorado Congressional Redistricting Commission, endorsing county staff's recommended redistricting maps. It also approved a consent agenda including vehicle purchases for the Sheriff's Office and general fleet, a liquor license renewal, and prior meeting minutes. Separately, the Board approved a water lease renewal with the Colorado Water Conservation Board, an early retirement program, and a request to hire an HR candidate above salary midpoint.

• Ratified letter to Colorado Congressional Redistricting Commission (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items a-m minus j (unanimous)
• Ratified Greenhouse Gas Intensity Regulations comment letter (unanimous)
• Approved water lease renewal with CWCB (unanimous)
• Approved 2021 Early Retirement Program (unanimous)
• Approved hiring HR candidate above midpoint with $3,000 budget addition (unanimous)
• Approved executive session for airport lease and litigation (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners continued the public hearing for the Aspen Glen PUD substantial amendment to remove the Eagle Nest Buffer Zone, scheduling a site visit for September 29 and continuing the hearing to October 11. Commissioner Jankovsky recused himself from this matter due to a conflict of interest; the vote to continue was 2-0. The Board also approved several other items, including a special events liquor permit for the Rifle Animal Shelter, a new part-time coroner investigator position, consent agenda items, and multiple human services grants and agreements.

• Ratified letter to Colorado Independent Redistricting Commissions opposing draft congressional map (unanimous)
• Approved special events liquor permit for Rifle Animal Shelter 'Laugh Your Tail Off' fundraiser (unanimous)
• Approved adding one part-time reserve investigator position to Coroner's office within existing budget (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda: bills, interfund transfer, Rhino Liquors retail liquor license renewal (unanimous)
• Approved EFT/EBT disbursement of $1,195,772.49 for August (unanimous)
• Approved AAA grant amendments: $150,265 (senior meals), $50,000 (well & wise), $162,350 (single-entry point) (unanimous)
• Approved amended bylaws of Garfield County Council on Aging (unanimous)
• Approved IGA with State of Colorado for $162,415.53 enhanced and $2,594.12 non-enhanced Medicaid eligibility support (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Garfield County Board of County Commissioners is meeting remotely to handle routine business and discuss several action items. They will consider a request to reduce fees for the Indoor Arena for Arbaney Practice Roping's and Team Roping's, and a request from the Motor Pool Committee to supplement the 2021 budget to purchase vehicles slated for 2022 due to supply chain challenges. The agenda also includes consent agenda items, county manager and attorney updates, and commissioner reports.

• Request for reduction in fees for use of the Indoor Arena for Arbaney Practice Roping's and Team Roping's – Sam Bevan
• Request by the Motor Pool Committee to supplement the 2021 budget to purchase vehicles slated for 2022 due to supply chain challenges
• Ratification of Board of County Commissioners signatures on letter to the Colorado Congressional Redistricting Commission
• Approve Bills

The Board unanimously approved the consent agenda, including bills and a letter to the Colorado Congressional Redistricting Commission. It granted a 50% fee waiver (not the requested 63%) to Arbaney Cattle Company for use of the indoor arena. The Board also approved a $450,000 budget supplement to purchase 20 vehicles slated for 2022, up from the requested 10, to address auto industry supply chain delays.

• Approved consent agenda items 'a' and 'b' as presented, allowing the chair to sign the redistricting letter
• Granted a 50% reduction in fees for Arbaney Cattle Company for weekly and bi-monthly roping events at the fairgrounds indoor arena
• Approved $450,000 to supplement the 2021 budget to purchase 20 vehicles (up from 10) slated for 2022, with Motor Pool prioritizing including Sheriff's vehicles

Board of County Commissioners

The Garfield County Board of County Commissioners is holding a work session to discuss housing opportunities, with presentations from Cheryl Strouse, Kathryn Grosscup, and Debbie Wilde. The meeting includes roll call, pledge of allegiance, invocation, and citizen comments, followed by the housing discussion and adjournment.

• Discussion of Housing Opportunities with Cheryl Strouse, Kathryn Grosscup, and Debbie Wilde

Planning Commission

The Garfield County Planning Commission will hold two public hearings: one for a Major Impact Land Use Change Permit for a gravel operation on about 58 acres near County Road 346, and another for a Major Impact Review for a large contractor's yard (over 5 acres) at 87 CR 103. The commission will also approve minutes from July 28, 2021, and conduct other business.

• Public hearing: Major Impact Land Use Change Permit for gravel operation, ~58 acres, north of I-70 off County Road 346, west of Silt, east of Rifle (Scott Contracting, Inc.)
• Public hearing: Major Impact Review for large contractor's yard (>5 acres) at 87 CR 103, east of Carbondale (CRC, LLC)
• Approval of minutes for July 28, 2021

The Garfield County Planning Commission voted to recommend approval of a Major Impact Review for a large contractor's yard (larger than 5 acres) at 87 CR 103, about 2 miles east of Carbondale, with suggested findings 1-5 and staff recommendations 1-9. The commission also noted that Scott Contracting, Inc. withdrew its application for a gravel operation permit on a 58-acre site near Silt, with plans to resubmit a revised application. Minutes from the July 28, 2021 meeting were approved as submitted.

• Approved minutes from July 28, 2021 as submitted.
• Recommended approval of Major Impact Review for CRC, LLC's large contractor's yard at 87 CR 103, with findings 1-5 and staff recommendations 1-9 (motion by John Kuersten, seconded by Jarman Smith, unanimous roll call vote).
• Noted withdrawal of Scott Contracting, Inc.'s application for a gravel operation permit; applicant intends to submit a new application with revised mining methodology and Army Corps of Engineers submittal.

Board of County Commissioners

The Board approved allocating $833,073 of American Rescue Plan funds to 2021 government services and deferring $5,000,000 to 2022. It then approved the 4th supplement to the 2021 budget, increasing revenues by $2,045,435 and expenditures by $816,120, after initially tabling it pending ARPA discussion. The Board also approved a letter of support for Colorado Parks & Wildlife's acquisition of 879 acres adjacent to West Rifle Creek State Wildlife Area.

• Approved proclamation for Constitution Week, September 17-23, 2021.
• Approved sending letter to CDOT requesting flashing signal sign at County Road 154 and State Highway 82.
• Approved supplemental revenue ($172,885) and expense ($164,524) funds for JBBS grants.
• Approved consent agenda items a-h, including bills, wire transfers, and contract awards.
• Tabled 4th amended appropriation of funds until after ARPA discussion.
• Approved rent adjustment waiver for Flea Market at Fairgrounds (2-1 vote).
• Approved letter of support for Coal Creek Project.
• Approved $90,000 supplemental funds for tether pull system at airport.

Board of County Commissioners

The Board unanimously approved a supplemental budget request of $36,649.76 to raise District Attorney's office salaries to competitive state standards and fill three open positions. They also approved the County Board of Equalization adjustments, the consent agenda items, and July EFT/EBT disbursements totaling $1,196,928.99. No other substantive decisions were made; remaining items were informational updates.

• Approved County Board of Equalization adjustments (unanimous)
• Approved $36,649.76 supplemental budget for DA office salaries (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items a-c, including Amended Final Plat for Antlers Orchard Subdivision Tracts 37 and 38 (unanimous)
• Approved July EFT/EBT disbursements of $1,196,928.99 (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners unanimously approved several action items, including a revised investment policy, discretionary grants totaling $4,000, a $10,000 contribution to the Middle Colorado Watershed Council, letters of support for grant applications, and a $30,000 supplemental request for elevator repairs in the Rifle administration building. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved revised Garfield County Investment Policy (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items a-d, including Pucak Final Plat Amendment (unanimous)
• Awarded discretionary grants: Summer of Music $1,000, Discover Cafe $1,000, Dance Initiative $2,000 (unanimous)
• Approved letter of support for Town of Carbondale grant request to Colorado River District (unanimous)
• Approved $10,000 to Middle Colorado Watershed Council from discretionary grant funds (unanimous)
• Approved letter of support for Morrisania Water Company's River District grant application (unanimous)
• Approved $30,000 supplemental for elevator repair at County Administration Building in Rifle (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners is holding a work session to discuss the annual total compensation report for the 2022 budget and a proposed holiday calendar. They will also hear a presentation from the Glenwood Springs Realtor Association. The meeting is primarily informational and includes no formal votes.

• Presentation by Glenwood Springs Realtor Association (Paige Haderlie and Ingrid Wussow)
• Annual Total Compensation Report for 2022 Budget by Diane Hayes
• 2022 Holiday Calendar Proposal

Board of County Commissioners

The Garfield County Board of County Commissioners is holding a regular meeting with a work session, consent agenda, and public hearings. They will consider routine items like contracts and bills, plus discretionary grant requests, a land-use code amendment for oil and gas regulations, and an extension for a preliminary plan approval. The meeting also includes an executive session on legal matters.

• Resolution adopting revised GC Investment Policy
• Text amendment to land use code articles 3, 9, 15 for oil and gas regulations
• Discretionary grant requests: $5,000 for Glenwood Springs Summer of Music, $5,000 for Discovery Café Project, $5,000 for Dance Initiative
• Contract renewal with Peak Performance Imaging Solutions for Laserfiche records management
• Extension of Preliminary Plan approvals for Oak Meadows Ranch Filing 4, Phase III

The Garfield County Board of Commissioners approved the consent agenda, including contracts and a land use text amendment for oil and gas regulations. They also approved discretionary grants, a utility permit for fiber optics, a letter of support for a fish passage project, and several airport-related funding requests. A revegetation security release for Pinyon Mesa Filing 2 was tabled due to drainage concerns.

• Approved consent agenda items a-i (unanimous)
• Approved CDOT signage request for County Road 154 and Highway 82 (unanimous)
• Approved $5,000 grant for Glenwood Springs Summer of Music (unanimous)
• Approved $5,000 grant for Discovery Cafe Project (unanimous)
• Approved utility permit for HR Green fiber project (unanimous)
• Approved letter of support for Canyon Creek Fish Passage project (unanimous)
• Approved $36,625 revegetation security release to CPX Piceance Holdings (unanimous)
• Tabled revegetation security release for Pinyon Mesa Filing 2

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings regarding two land use requests. These include a major impact land use change for a gravel operation near Silt and an amendment to the Aspen Glen PUD regarding an eagle nest buffer zone.

• Major Impact Land Use Change Permit for a gravel operation on approximately 58 acres north of I-70 off County Road 346
• Substantial PUD Amendment for Aspen Glen Golf Company to remove the Eagle Nest Buffer Zone off Highway 82

The Planning Commission approved a substantial PUD amendment for the Aspen Glen PUD to remove the Eagle Nest Buffer Zone, with conditions of approval 1-8 from the staff report plus an added condition recommending CPW attend the BOCC meeting. The motion carried on a roll call vote. The commission also continued the gravel operation permit hearing for Scott Contracting, Inc. to September 8, 2021, due to technical issues and the need for further evaluation. Minutes from June 23, 2021, were approved as submitted.

• Approved Aspen Glen PUD amendment to remove Eagle Nest Buffer Zone (motion carried)
• Added Condition #9 recommending CPW attend BOCC meeting
• Continued Scott Contracting gravel operation permit hearing to September 8, 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from June 23, 2021, as submitted

Board of County Commissioners

The Garfield County Board of County Commissioners will hold a regular meeting on July 19, 2021, covering a wide range of administrative, financial, and land-use items. Key actions include approving a contract for inmate medical and jail-based behavioral health services, accepting COVID emergency funds for the District Attorney's office, and reviewing an annexation impact report for a property in West Glenwood. The board will also consider several consent agenda items, including liquor license renewals and a resolution denying a land use permit for Ascendigo Autism Services.

• Award contract to Correctional Health Partners, LLC for inmate medical and jail-based behavioral health services
• District Attorney budget request for COVID emergency funds
• Resolution of denial for Ascendigo Autism Services Limited Impact Review Land Use Change Permit on Harmony Lane
• Public meeting on City of Glenwood Springs Annexation Impact Report for 214 Center LLC property in West Glenwood
• Approval of 2021 Private Activity Bonds volume cap to Colorado Housing and Finance Authority (CHFA)

The Board approved a contract with Correctional Health Partners, LLC for inmate medical and jail-based behavioral health services, not to exceed $1,631,244. It also approved a $45,390 COVID supplemental grant for criminal justice, a $783,386 child welfare grant, and a $1.4 million EFT/EBT disbursement. The Board denied the Ascendigo Ranch application via resolution and directed staff to send a letter regarding cleanup of property east of Walmart.

• Approved $1,631,244 contract with Correctional Health Partners for jail medical/behavioral health services (unanimous)
• Approved $45,390 DCJ COVID supplemental grant for criminal justice (unanimous)
• Approved $783,386 Core Services Program grant for child welfare (unanimous)
• Approved $1,408,350.67 EFT/EBT disbursement for June 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved $47,701.48 IGA with northwest Colorado counties for human services (unanimous)
• Approved $21,002.02 amendment to Pitkin County IGA for Community Services Block Grant (unanimous)
• Approved $119,218.12 contract amendment for human services performance incentives (unanimous)
• Approved $3.33M private activity bond volume cap transfer to CHFA (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Garfield County Board of Commissioners is meeting to consider two items: a final release of a letter of credit security for the Mountain Shadows Place Subdivision, and a public hearing for a Major Impact Review of a large solar energy system on Colorado Mountain College property. The meeting also includes roll call, citizen comments, and adjournment.

• Final release of Letter of Credit Security for Mountain Shadows Place Subdivision, off Mountain Shadows Dr., West Glenwood; applicant CMH Homes Inc dba Clayton Homes
• Public hearing for Major Impact Review of a Solar Energy System - Large at 2300 CR 114, Glenwood Springs, on Colorado Mountain College property leased by Amercesco HCE Solar LLC

The Board approved the final release of the Letter of Credit for the Mountain Shadows Place Subdivision, allowing the Chairman to sign the release letter. They also approved a Major Impact Review for a large solar energy system at 2300 CR 114, Glenwood Springs, on property owned by Colorado Mountain College and leased by Ameresco HCE Solar LLC, with specific findings and recommendations. Both decisions were passed unanimously.

• Approved final release of Letter of Credit for Mountain Shadows Place Subdivision, authorizing Chairman to sign release letter.
• Approved Major Impact Review for solar energy system at 2300 CR 114, Glenwood Springs, with findings 1-5 and recommendations 1-11, including staff suggestions a, b, c to recommendation 5 and striking treatment records requirement from recommendation 6.

Board of County Commissioners

The Garfield County Board of County Commissioners will hold a regular meeting with a work session covering elected officials' reports, including a discussion of state redistricting plans, a public hearing for a special events permit, and designation of ballot drop locations. The consent agenda includes routine approvals and several land-use items. The meeting also includes a county manager update on a proposed motor pool program.

• Public hearing for Aspen Valley Hospital Foundation special events permit for Chukkers, Champagne, & Caviar at Aspen Valley Polo Club, 16411 Old Highway 82, Carbondale, Aug 22, 2021
• Discussion of State House and Senate Redistricting Plan
• Designation of ballot drop office locations and Voters Service and Polling Centers for Nov 2, 2021 Coordinated Election
• Recommendation and approval of concert entertainment contract for 2021 Garfield County Fair
• Consider recommendations regarding proposed Motor Pool Program

The Board unanimously approved the proposed Motor Pool Program recommendations, which outline how county departments will be charged for replacement vehicles. They also approved a special events liquor permit for the Aspen Valley Hospital Foundation's fundraiser at the Aspen Valley Polo Club on August 22, 2021. The consent agenda, including bills, warrants, and land use items, was approved unanimously. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included discussions on redistricting and a Board of Equalization report.

• Approved Motor Pool Program recommendations (unanimous)
• Approved special events liquor permit to Aspen Valley Hospital Foundation (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items a-i, including bills, warrants, and land use approvals (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Garfield County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on proposed amendments to the Land Use and Development Code to implement new oil and gas regulations. The board will also consider a resolution on redistricting, several contract awards and renewals, and various administrative items.

• Public hearing on amendments to Land Use and Development Code for oil and gas regulations
• Resolution concerning redistricting and drawing two rural districts in Colorado
• Contract renewal with Mind Springs Health for substance abuse services
• Award contract to City of Rifle for senior meal services in western Garfield County
• Auction of 10 vehicles on Public Surplus website

The Board unanimously approved amendments to the Garfield County Land Use and Development Code to implement new oil and gas regulations. They also passed a resolution supporting two rural districts in Colorado's redistricting, approved a consent agenda with several contracts and licenses, and authorized a $14,000 budget supplement for the employee picnic.

• Approved amendments to the Land Use and Development Code for oil and gas regulations (unanimous).
• Passed a resolution supporting two rural districts in Colorado redistricting (unanimous).
• Approved consent agenda items a-f, h-i, including liquor license renewal, contracts, and vehicle auction (unanimous).
• Approved consent agenda item g for Sunlight, Inc. senior meal services (2-0, Jankovsky recused).
• Approved letter of support for CDOT Park-N-Ride relocation grant in Rifle (unanimous).
• Authorized Good Neighbor Agreement with USDA Forest Service for $43,000 (unanimous).
• Approved Atlantic Aviation land lease for Parcel FL-11 at Rifle Airport (unanimous).
• Waived fairgrounds fees for Ranch Rodeo and dog training classes, and approved $14,000 budget supplement for employee picnic (all unanimous).

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners is holding a special meeting to continue a public hearing on a Limited Impact Land Use Change Permit for the Ascendigo Ranch Educational Facility and vacation of the final plat for Whitecloud Ridge Subdivision. The public testimony portion is closed; the board will deliberate and possibly decide. The meeting also includes updates from the county attorney, county manager, and commissioner reports.

• Continued public hearing on Ascendigo Ranch Educational Facility land use permit on 126-acre site near County Road 102 and Harmony Lane
• Vacation of final plat for Whitecloud Ridge Subdivision
• Public testimony closed; hearing continued from May 10, May 18, and June 21-23, 2021
• County attorney update
• County manager update

The Board of County Commissioners voted 2-1 to deny the Limited Impact Land Use Change Permit for the Ascendigo Ranch Educational Facility, with Commissioner Samson and Chairman Martin in favor of denial and Commissioner Jankovsky opposed. The applicant then withdrew the related application for vacation of the final plat for the Whitecloud Ridge Subdivision. The public hearing had been continued from earlier dates, and testimony was closed.

• Denied the land use change permit for Ascendigo Ranch Educational Facility (2-1 vote)
• Applicant withdrew the application for vacation of the final plat for Whitecloud Ridge Subdivision
• Heard county attorney update on RMI legal matters
• Heard county manager update and calendar items
• Commissioners gave reports and calendar items

Planning Commission

The Garfield County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to review a Major Impact Review for a large solar energy system proposed on a 22-acre portion of a 151.69-acre parcel at 2300 County Road 114 in Glenwood Springs. The applicant is Colorado Mountain Junior College District, represented by Ameresco HCE Solar, LLC. The commission will also approve minutes from the June 9, 2021 meeting and consider other business.

• Public hearing for Major Impact Review of a Solar Energy System - Large on 22 acres at 2300 County Road 114, Glenwood Springs
• Applicant: Colorado Mountain Junior College District, represented by Ameresco HCE Solar, LLC
• Approval of minutes from June 9, 2021 meeting

The Garfield County Planning Commission approved a Major Impact Review for a large solar energy system on a 22-acre portion of a 151.69-acre parcel at 2300 County Road 114, Glenwood Springs. The motion carried, including staff findings 1-5 and conditions 1-11, with amendments to conditions 6, 8, and 9. The applicant is Colorado Mountain Junior College District, represented by Ameresco HCE Solar, LLC. No other substantive decisions were made; one hearing was rescheduled to July 28, 2021, due to noticing issues.

• Approved Major Impact Review for Solar Energy System - Large on 22 acres at 2300 County Road 114 (carried)
• Amended Condition #6 to require annual plumeless thistle treatment with records to Garfield County Vegetation Management by October 1st
• Amended Condition #8 to add 'and for fire apparatus access as approved by Carbondale Rural Fire'
• Amended Condition #9 to delete 'to fires' from the end of the sentence
• Approved minutes of June 9, 2021, as submitted

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners is holding a continued public hearing to consider a Limited Impact Land Use Change Permit for the Ascendigo Ranch Educational Facility, an autism services facility, and to vacate the final plat for the Whitecloud Ridge Subdivision. The hearing was continued from May 10, 2021, and follows a site visit on May 18, 2021. The board will decide whether to approve the permit and subdivision vacation.

• Continued public hearing for Ascendigo Ranch Educational Facility land-use permit
• Vacation of final plat for Whitecloud Ridge Subdivision
• 126-acre site south of County Road 102 and Harmony Lane, northwest of El Jebel
• Applicant: Ascendigo Autism Services, represented by Glenn Hartmann

The Board of County Commissioners convened a continued public hearing for a Limited Impact Land Use Change Permit for the Ascendigo Ranch Educational Facility and for vacation of the Final Plat for the Whitecloud Ridge Subdivision. The hearing was continued from May 10, 2021, and a site visit was conducted on May 18, 2021. Public testimony was received, including concerns about wildfire evacuation from Nina Pedersen. The meeting was recessed due to a technical error with the recording software, and no decision was made on the permit or plat vacation.

• Continued public hearing for Ascendigo Ranch Educational Facility land use permit and Whitecloud Ridge Subdivision plat vacation — no action taken, hearing still open
• Recessed meeting due to technical error with recording software — meeting paused for restart

Board of County Commissioners

The Garfield County Board of County Commissioners is holding a continued public hearing on a land-use change permit for the Ascendigo Ranch Educational Facility, an autism services campus on a 126-acre site. The hearing also covers vacation of the final plat for the Whitecloud Ridge Subdivision. The matter was continued from May 10, 2021, and the board conducted a site visit on May 18, 2021.

• Continued public hearing for Limited Impact Land Use Change Permit for Ascendigo Ranch Educational Facility
• Vacation of Final Plat for Whitecloud Ridge Subdivision
• 126-acre site south of County Road 102 and Harmony Lane, about 4 miles northwest of El Jebel
• Applicant: Ascendigo Autism Services, represented by Glenn Hartmann

The Board of County Commissioners continued the public hearing for the Ascendigo Ranch Educational Facility land-use permit and the vacation of the Whitecloud Ridge Subdivision final plat to June 28, 2021, at 8 a.m. The decision to approve or deny was postponed. The motion to continue passed unanimously.

• Continued the public hearing for the Ascendigo Ranch Educational Facility land-use permit and Whitecloud Ridge Subdivision plat vacation to June 28, 2021, at 8 a.m. (unanimous)
• Accepted additional public testimony letters and directed staff to enter them as exhibits

Board of County Commissioners

The Garfield County Board of County Commissioners is holding a continued public hearing on a Limited Impact Land Use Change Permit for the Ascendigo Ranch Educational Facility, including vacation of the final plat for the Whitecloud Ridge Subdivision. The 126-acre site is south of County Road 102 and Harmony Lane, about 4 miles northwest of El Jebel. The hearing was continued from May 10, 2021, and follows a site visit on May 18, 2021. The board will decide on the application by Ascendigo Autism Services.

• Continued public hearing for Ascendigo Ranch Educational Facility land use permit
• Vacation of final plat for Whitecloud Ridge Subdivision
• 126-acre site near County Road 102 and Harmony Lane
• Applicant: Ascendigo Autism Services, represented by Glenn Hartmann

The Board of County Commissioners held a continued public hearing on the Ascendigo Ranch Educational Facility land use permit and vacation of the Whitecloud Ridge Subdivision plat. Extensive public testimony was heard from both supporters and opponents. The hearing was continued to the following day at 8 a.m. No decision was made.

• Continued public hearing on Ascendigo Ranch Educational Facility permit and plat vacation to next day at 8 a.m.

Board of County Commissioners

The Garfield County Board of County Commissioners will hold public hearings on two land-use permits: a child-care home at 12 Riverboat Drive in New Castle and the continued review of the Ascendigo Ranch educational facility near El Jebel. The board will also consider a $150,000 supplemental for the sheriff's office boiler replacement, approve routine consent agenda items including contracts and grants, and receive updates from county staff and boards.

• $150k supplemental for sheriff's office boiler replacement
• Public hearing: child-care home at 12 Riverboat Drive, New Castle (Lot 13, Riverbend PUD)
• Continued hearing: Ascendigo Ranch educational facility and Whitecloud Ridge subdivision vacation (126 acres near CR 102 and Harmony Lane)
• Contract award to Denver Industrial Sales for asphalt crack seal machine for Rifle airport
• Contract award to Honnen Equipment Co. for Road and Bridge heavy equipment

The Board of County Commissioners unanimously approved a $150,000 general fund capital budget supplement for the Sheriff's Office boiler replacement project. They also approved the third supplemental budget for 2021, with new requests totaling $1,033,500 in expenditures and revenues for a net request of $0. The board approved several consent agenda items, including a contract for an asphalt crack seal machine and a letter of support for the CSU Educational Center, and continued the Ascendigo Ranch educational facility public hearing to June 22.

• Approved $150,000 general fund supplement for Sheriff's Office boiler replacement project.
• Approved third supplemental budget for 2021 with new requests totaling $1,033,500.
• Approved consent agenda items a-f, h-j, including contract for asphalt crack seal machine and letters of support.
• Approved $5,000 from general fund for 2021 Humanitarian Awards.
• Approved EFT/EBT disbursements for May totaling $1,658,594.76.
• Approved IGA with 8 other counties for eligibility technician services in amount of $95,402.96.
• Approved payment of $2,654.50 to Micro Plastics for logos on Traveler vans.
• Approved Air Force Reserve MOU for shared use of Rifle Airport from September 12-15, 2021.

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a work session to receive updates on the American Rescue Plan, review 2022 revenue projections and budget strategy, and discuss a proposed community solar garden at 1030 Stillwell Ave in Rifle. No formal votes are scheduled; items are for discussion only.

• American Rescue Plan update by Kevin Batchelder and Theresa Wagenman
• 2022 revenue projections and budget strategy presentation
• Discussion of community solar garden at 1030 Stillwell Ave, Rifle

Board of County Commissioners

The Garfield County Board of County Commissioners will hold a regular meeting with a consent agenda covering routine items such as bill approvals, a tavern liquor license renewal, and contract awards. They will also take action on an emergency access easement, an Xcel Energy transmission line rebuild, a resolution prohibiting fireworks in unincorporated areas from June 14 to July 5, 2021, and a request to reallocate broadband grant funding.

• Renewal of tavern liquor license for The Hangout Sports Bar & Grill, 73 Sipprelle Drive #A, Parachute
• Change order to Environmental Consulting and Engineering Services contract for the Landfill
• Award of two contracts for As Needed Bulk Asphalt
• Amendment of contract with Correctional Health Partners, Inc. for inmate medical services
• Resolution prohibiting fireworks in unincorporated Garfield County June 14–July 5, 2021

The Board of County Commissioners unanimously approved a resolution prohibiting fireworks in unincorporated Garfield County from June 14 through July 5, 2021, citing fire conditions. They also approved several routine items, including a liquor license renewal, a landfill contract change order, two bulk asphalt contracts, and an amendment to the inmate medical services contract. Additionally, they approved an emergency access easement for Glenwood Springs, a right of entry for Xcel Energy, and a request to reallocate DOLA grant funds for broadband infrastructure.

• Approved fireworks ban resolution June 14–July 5, 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items a–e, including liquor license renewal, landfill change order, asphalt contracts, and medical services amendment (unanimous)
• Approved emergency access easement for Glenwood Springs housing project (unanimous)
• Approved right of entry for Xcel Energy to survey county property in Rifle (unanimous)
• Approved letter to amend DOLA grant for middle mile infrastructure (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Garfield County Planning Commission will hold two public hearings: one on a Major Impact Land Use Change Permit for a gravel operation on a 58-acre site near County Road 346, and another on a text amendment to the Land Use and Development Code to implement proposed Oil & Gas Regulations. The commission will also consider approval of the May 12, 2021 minutes.

• Public hearing for Major Impact Land Use Change Permit for gravel operation by Scott Contracting, Inc. on ~58 acres north of I-70 off County Road 346, ~2 miles west of Silt and 4 miles east of Rifle
• Public hearing for text amendment to Garfield County Land Use and Development Code (Articles 3, 9, 15, and others) to implement proposed Oil & Gas Regulations
• Approval of minutes from May 12, 2021 meeting

The Garfield County Planning Commission approved a text amendment to the Land Use and Development Code to implement proposed Oil & Gas Regulations, including exhibits and minor changes discussed. The commission also continued the public hearing for Scott Contracting's gravel operation permit to July 28, 2021, to resolve water engineering comments. Minutes from May 12, 2021, were approved as submitted.

• Approved text amendment for Oil & Gas Regulations (unanimous roll call)
• Continued gravel operation permit hearing to July 28, 2021 (carried)
• Approved May 12, 2021 minutes as submitted

Board of County Commissioners

The Garfield County Board of County Commissioners will hold a regular meeting to consider routine items on the consent agenda, including contract renewals and a solar energy permit, as well as action items such as a grant support letter and supplemental funding requests. The board will also hold an executive session to discuss entertainment contracts for the county fair.

• Resolution authorizing cancellation of uncollectible property tax
• Resolution concerning cancellation of county held tax lien
• Request for additional funding for coroner generator project
• Renewal of contract with Colorado Boys Ranch Foundation for adolescent mediation and behavioral coaching
• Authorization to sign Land Use Change Permit for Pivot Energy LLC solar facility on 27.5 acres off Old Hwy 6 southwest of Parachute

The Board of County Commissioners approved several funding requests and contracts, including $122,000 from the Emergency Reserve Fund for 2018 Oak Meadows Fire expenses, $20,000 for the coroner generator project, and a $30,000 budget supplement for a GIS addressing project. They also approved contracts for air quality monitoring and renewed several service agreements. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved $122,000 from Emergency Reserve Fund for 2018 Oak Meadows Fire costs (unanimous)
• Approved $20,000 additional funding for coroner generator project (unanimous)
• Approved $30,000 budget supplement for GIS Addressing Project (unanimous)
• Approved $81,421 contract with CDPHE for air pollution monitoring (unanimous)
• Approved $78,921 contract renewal with Air Resource Specialists (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including contract renewals and solar permit correction (unanimous)
• Approved letter of support for Forest Restoration and Wildfire Risk Mitigation Grant (unanimous)
• Approved cancellation of $2,189.27 uncollectible property tax (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Garfield County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting with a consent agenda that includes awarding contracts for an economic impact assessment, a courthouse elevator addition, and concrete work. They will also hear updates from county staff and discuss public meeting action items, including a homeless encampment cleanup contract and a fee waiver for a Bible camp.

• Award contract to Natural Resource Economics, Inc. for Economic Impact Assessment
• Award contract to Ford Construction Company, Inc. for GWS Courthouse Elevator Addition project
• Award multiple contracts for As Needed Concrete for Road & Bridge Department
• Discussion of contract award and budget for Homeless Encampment Cleanup
• Waiver for Flat Tops rodeo Bible Camp June 21-24

The Board of County Commissioners unanimously voted to rescind the county's COVID-19 emergency declaration, moving into a period of normalcy. They also approved a $90,000 supplemental request and awarded a contract to ECOS Environmental & Disaster Restoration, Inc. for homeless encampment cleanup, and approved a $4,900 grant to Roaring Fork Outdoor Volunteers for trail work in the Grizzly Creek burn area.

• Rescinded COVID-19 emergency declaration (unanimous)
• Approved $90,000 supplemental for homeless encampment cleanup (unanimous)
• Awarded contract to ECOS Environmental & Disaster Restoration, Inc. up to $87,250 for cleanup above Walmart (unanimous)
• Approved $4,900 grant to Roaring Fork Outdoor Volunteers for Grizzly Creek and No Name Trails (unanimous)
• Approved EFT/EBT disbursements totaling $1,182,804.52 (unanimous)
• Approved first amendment to AAA Grant increasing award to $185,842.30 (unanimous)
• Approved second amendment to AAA Grant increasing award to $190,842.30 (unanimous)
• Approved fee waiver for Flat Tops Rodeo Bible Camp at fairgrounds (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Garfield County Planning Commission is meeting to consider a Major Impact Review for retail vehicle and equipment sales at 4941 County Road 346 in Silt. The agenda includes a public hearing on the application by Collins Land Acquisitions, LLC, plus approval of prior meeting minutes and other business.

• Public hearing on Major Impact Review for retail, vehicle and equipment sales at 4941 County Road 346, Silt
• Applicant: Collins Land Acquisitions, LLC
• Approval of minutes from March 10 and April 14, 2021 meetings

The Garfield County Planning Commission held a public hearing on a Major Impact Review application by Collins Land Acquisitions, LLC to permit retail, vehicle, and equipment sales at 4941 County Road 346, Silt. A motion to recommend approval with conditions failed, and the commission declined to make a separate denial motion, effectively denying the request. The minutes were approved as submitted.

• Approved minutes for March 10 and April 14, 2021 meetings
• Motion to recommend approval of Major Impact Review for vehicle sales at 4941 County Road 346 failed (mover: John Kuersten, seconder: Lee Damuth)
• Commission declined to make separate denial motion, treating failed approval as denial

Board of County Commissioners

The Garfield County Board of Commissioners is holding a regular meeting with a work session, consent agenda, and public hearings. Key items include a continued public hearing on a land use permit for the Ascendigo Ranch Educational Facility, letters of support on wolf reintroduction and federal legislation, and several contract awards and liquor license renewals.

• Public hearing (continued) on Limited Impact Land Use Change Permit for Ascendigo Ranch Educational Facility and vacation of White Cloud Ridge Subdivision plat, 126-acre site near County Road 102 and Harmony Lane
• Letter of support for Wildland Urban Interface concerns with Elk Springs Subdivision Homeowners Association properties
• Letter of appreciation to Colorado Attorney General for support in Proposition 114 Gray Wolf Reintroduction Planning Process
• Letters of support for Rep. Lauren Boebert's bills: Stop the 30x30 Landgrab, AIM Act, Protecting American Energy Jobs Act
• Contract awards: cargo van to EP Blazer LLC dba John Elway Chevrolet; Hazard Mitigation Plan to JEO Consulting Group Inc.

The Garfield County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the consent agenda, including liquor license renewals, a cargo van contract, and a hazard mitigation plan contract. They also approved $47,700 in discretionary grants to various local organizations and sent letters of support for several state and federal initiatives. The public hearing for the Ascendigo Ranch educational facility was continued to June 21.

• Approved consent agenda items a-j (unanimous)
• Approved $47,700 in discretionary grants to 11 local organizations (unanimous)
• Approved BLM Communications Use Lease for Sunlight Peak Tower (unanimous)
• Approved letter of support for Lateral 82 Partnership Project (unanimous)
• Approved letter of support for Elk Springs Subdivision WUI grant (unanimous)
• Approved letter of appreciation to Colorado Attorney General (unanimous)
• Approved letters of support for Rep. Boebert's three legislative efforts (unanimous)
• Continued Ascendigo Ranch public hearing to June 21 (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Garfield County Board of Commissioners is holding a work session with one substantive item: a discussion of the Latino Outreach Group/Coalition, led by Commissioner Tom Jankovsky and Crystal Mariscal. The agenda is otherwise procedural, including roll call, pledge, invocation, citizen comments, and adjournment.

• Discussion of Latino Outreach Group / Coalition led by Commissioner Tom Jankovsky and Crystal Mariscal
• Attachment: Survey_Program_2019

Board of County Commissioners

The Garfield County Board of County Commissioners will discuss a resolution opposing Initiative 16, a Colorado state ballot initiative related to animal cruelty. The board will also consider a consent agenda with routine items, including liquor license renewals, a chipseal contract award, and several land use permits, plus multiple discretionary grant requests and other action items.

• Resolution opposing Colorado Initiative 16 (animal cruelty ballot measure)
• Award contract to GMCO LLC for 2021 Chipseal Projects
• Renewal of Hotel & Restaurant Liquor License for Tee'd Off Bar & Grill, 3930 N Battlement Parkway, Parachute
• Land use permits: Pivot Energy solar system (27.5 acres off Old Highway 6), All Valley Storage (87 County Road 103), Sunlight telecom modification (10901 County Road 117)
• Discretionary grants: $150,000 for Garfield Clean Energy; $5,000 each for Roaring Fork Conservancy, UpRoot Colorado, Valley Life for All, Rifle Rendezvous Festival, Western Slope Veterans Coalition, Glenwood Springs Historical Society, AZYEP, Parachute Battlement Mesa Parks & Rec; $4,880 for Roaring Fork Outdoor Volunteers; $3,000 each for Grand Valley Parks Association, Roaring Fork Youth Orchestra

The Garfield County Board of Commissioners passed a unanimous resolution opposing Colorado ballot Initiative 16, which would address animal cruelty. The board also unanimously approved the consent agenda, including a liquor license renewal, vehicle auction, chipseal contract, broadband MOU, and several land use permits. Additionally, the board approved a 2-1 vote to grant an extension for an expired amended plat application for the Sierra Pinyon Subdivision, with a condition change to 180 days.

• Passed resolution opposing Initiative 16 (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items a-k (unanimous)
• Approved BLM communications use lease at Harvey Gap (unanimous)
• Appointed Ned Carter to Board of Adjustment (unanimous)
• Appointed Danial Adams and Halene Burklow as full BOA members (unanimous)
• Appointed Mark Arnold to Planning Commission (unanimous)
• Approved special events liquor permit for Wild Horse Gravel Bicycle Race (unanimous)
• Approved $150,000 for Garfield Clean Energy (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners is holding a work session to discuss new oil and gas regulations, with a memo and draft regulations attached. The meeting is scheduled for April 27, 2021, at 4:00 p.m. and is expected to adjourn shortly after.

• Discussion of new oil and gas regulations
• Agenda memo on oil and gas regulations
• Draft oil and gas regulations

Board of County Commissioners

The Garfield County Board of County Commissioners is holding a regular meeting with a work session, consent agenda, and public hearings. They will discuss landfill fees for a BLM cleanup, a locked gate on a BLM road, a letter opposing a Colorado Parks and Wildlife commissioner, and a wolf reintroduction advisory group. The board will also consider liquor license renewals, road contracts, and a land use permit for an outdoor storage facility.

• Discussion of landfill fees for Hubbard Mesa Cleanup with BLM Field Manager Larry Sandoval
• Request to install a locked gate on BLM Road 8125 at Harvey Gap Communications site
• Consideration of letter opposing confirmation of James Jay Tutchton to Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission
• Renewal of tavern liquor license for Vista View Events LLC at 468 Open Heart Lane, Rifle
• Public hearing for Limited Impact Land Use Change Permit for outdoor storage at 87 County Road 103, Carbondale

The Board of County Commissioners approved a $2,000 grant from discretionary funds for the Hubbard Mesa cleanup, and voted to evict KTLF from the Anvil Points communication tower, requesting back rent. The board also approved a resolution declaring local guidance following statewide COVID-19 restrictions, and approved a consent agenda including contracts for road striping and asphalt paving.

• Approved $2,000 for Hubbard Mesa Cleanup from discretionary funds (unanimous)
• Approved eviction of KTLF from Anvil Points tower and request for back rent (unanimous)
• Approved resolution declaring local guidance following statewide COVID-19 restrictions (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items a-j, including road striping and paving contracts (unanimous)
• Approved EFT/EBT disbursements totaling $1,167,812.22 for March 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved placing $81,361.65 RFTA refund into reserves for Traveler Services (unanimous)
• Approved assignment of private hangar lease to commercial operator with 5-year extension to 2031 (unanimous)
• Approved limited impact land use change permit for outdoor storage facility at 87 County Road 103 (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Garfield County Planning Commission is holding a public hearing to consider a Major Impact Review that would permit a child care home within a single-family residence at 12 Riverboat Drive, New Castle. The property is Lot 13, Riverbend PUD, zoned PUD. The applicant is Iliana & Wryan Heikkila, presented by Planner Vince Hooper. The meeting also includes call to order, roll call, other business, and adjournment.

• Public hearing for Major Impact Review to allow a Child Care Home in a single-family residence at 12 Riverboat Drive, New Castle, CO 81647
• Property legally described as Lot 13, Riverbend PUD, zoned PUD
• Applicant: Iliana & Wryan Heikkila; Presenter: Vince Hooper, Planner

The Garfield County Planning Commission approved a Major Impact Review to permit a Child Care Home within a single-family residence at 12 Riverboat Drive, New Castle, CO, with findings 1-5 and conditions 1-6 from the staff report. The vote was unanimous by roll call. The meeting also included announcements about upcoming work sessions and applications, but no other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved Major Impact Review for Child Care Home at 12 Riverboat Drive (unanimous roll call vote)
• Approved with staff findings 1-5 and conditions of approval 1-6

Board of County Commissioners

The Garfield County Board of County Commissioners will hold a work session covering routine consent items, a county manager update, and several action items. Key decisions include a letter of support for a land exchange between Colorado Parks & Wildlife and XTO Energy, a proposed hangar and land lease at the airport, a request to reduce landfill fees for Lift-Up, and a donation of a decommissioned sheriff's vehicle. The board will also hear presentations on oil and gas regulation and a broadband network update.

• Letter of support for land exchange between Colorado Parks & Wildlife and XTO Energy
• Proposed new hangar and land lease for commercial hangar operations by GarCo Premier Hangars
• Request to reduce landfill fees for Lift-Up
• Donation of decommissioned Chevrolet Tahoe Sheriff Deputy Patrol Vehicle to Lower Valley Fire District
• Contract awards: TK Elevator (elevator generator), 4 Rivers Equipment (hydroseeder), O.J. Watson (towed rotary broom)

The Board of County Commissioners unanimously approved the 2021 Investment Policy, the consent agenda (bills, wire transfers, contracts for elevator, hydroseeder, and broom), a $23,000 FAA CARES grant, a landfill fee reduction for LiftUp (up to $3,000), and the donation of a decommissioned Sheriff's patrol vehicle to Lower Valley Fire District. They also formed a panel to recommend allocation of National Forest Reserve funds and had no objections to a conceptual change for a private-to-commercial hangar complex. Public comments included requests for a community committee on American Rescue Plan Act funds, a fireworks ban, and concerns about a neighboring property.

• Approved 2021 Garfield County Investment Policy resolution
• Approved consent agenda including bills, wire transfers, elevator contract, and equipment purchases
• Approved letter of support for Colorado Parks & Wildlife and XTO Energy land exchange
• Accepted $23,000 FAA CARES grant for airport
• Approved landfill fee reduction for LiftUp up to $3,000
• Formed panel to allocate National Forest Reserve funds
• Donated decommissioned Sheriff patrol vehicle to Lower Valley Fire District

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners is holding a work session on April 6, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. The main item is a presentation of the Motor Plan by Fred Jarman, with an attached presentation document. The meeting also includes roll call, pledge of allegiance, invocation, and citizen comments, followed by adjournment.

• Presentation of the Motor Plan by Fred Jarman
• Citizen comments period
• Meeting scheduled for 10:00 a.m. at 108 8th Street, Room 100, Glenwood Springs

Board of County Commissioners

The Garfield County Board of County Commissioners will hold a regular meeting with a consent agenda, work session, and public hearings. Key items include adopting a fireworks ban ordinance, reviewing a large solar energy project near Parachute, and considering grant funding for animal shelters. The board will also act on several contracts, liquor license renewals, and other routine matters.

• Adoption of Ordinance 2021-1 prohibiting fireworks in unincorporated Garfield County
• Public hearing for a Major Impact Review of a large solar energy system by Pivot Energy Solar, ~3 miles west of Parachute
• Request for $170,000 grant for Rifle Animal Shelter and $250,000 for Colorado Animal Rescue
• Contract awards: Utility Trailer Sales, Wagner Equipment (grader and wheel loader), Daniels Long Automotive (15-passenger van), Advanced Tower Services, L.N. Curtis and Sons (body armor)
• Liquor license renewals for Kum&Go #906, Rifle Fireside Lanes, and No Name Bar & Grill

The Board of County Commissioners unanimously approved consent agenda items a-q, including liquor license renewals, equipment purchases, and contracts. They also approved $170,000 in grant funding for the Rifle Animal Shelter and $250,000 for Colorado Animal Rescue, both budgeted items. The board adopted Ordinance 2021-1 prohibiting fireworks in unincorporated areas, approved supplemental funding for a courthouse elevator generator and deputy body armor, and tabled a vehicle donation request. A solar energy project near Parachute was approved, and a telecommunications tower replacement at Sunlight Mountain was approved with Commissioner Jankovsky recused.

• Approved consent agenda items a-q, including liquor license renewals, equipment purchases, and contracts.
• Approved $170,000 grant for Rifle Animal Shelter.
• Approved $250,000 grant for Colorado Animal Rescue.
• Approved 50% landfill fee reduction for Town of Parachute's community cleanup.
• Adopted Ordinance 2021-1 prohibiting fireworks in unincorporated Garfield County.
• Approved $65,000 supplemental funding for courthouse elevator generator replacement.
• Approved $20,000 for deputy body armor and awarded contract to L.N. Curtis and Sons.
• Tabled donation of decommissioned patrol vehicle to Lower Valley Fire District.

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners is meeting for a single agenda item: a presentation from Peak Health Alliance. The meeting is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. and adjourns at 7:34 p.m., indicating a short, informational session with no listed decisions or public hearings.

• Peak Health Alliance presentation

Board of County Commissioners

The Garfield County Board of Commissioners is holding a regular meeting with a work session, consent agenda, and public hearing. They will consider a 2nd amended appropriation of funds for 2021, a resolution proclaiming March 2021 as 'ALL MEATS MARCH', a letter to Governor Polis on COVID restrictions, and an ordinance banning fireworks for 2021-2022. The consent agenda includes several contract awards and renewals, and the meeting includes updates from county departments and oil and gas operators.

• Approve Western States and Tribal Nations Natural Gas Initiative invoice for $5,000.00
• Consider resolution proclaiming March 2021 as 'ALL MEATS MARCH' in Garfield County
• Consider 2nd Amended Appropriation of Funds for 2021
• Consider ordinance banning fireworks for 2021-2022 and set hearing for adoption
• Award contracts to Motorola Solutions, Inc. and O.J. Watson Company, Inc.

The Board of County Commissioners unanimously approved a second supplement to the 2021 budget, increasing revenues by $397,654 and expenditures by $726,855. They also approved a resolution proclaiming March 2021 as "All Meats March" and a letter to Governor Polis petitioning to fully reopen the state and county. The board approved the first reading of an ordinance banning fireworks in unincorporated areas for 2021-2022, and approved several intergovernmental agreements and contracts.

• Approved $5,000 for Western States and Tribal Nations Natural Gas Initiative from Energy Mitigation Funds
• Approved resolution proclaiming March 2021 as "All Meats March" and March 20th as "Meat In Day"
• Approved letter to Governor Polis petitioning to fully reopen the state and county
• Approved consent agenda items a through h, including contracts with Motorola Solutions and O.J. Watson Company
• Approved second supplement to 2021 budget with $397,654 increase in revenues and $726,855 increase in expenditures
• Approved EFT/EBT disbursements totaling $1,256,735.37 for February
• Approved 2021 IGA with Pitkin County for Community Services Block Grant funds estimated at $20,302
• Approved 1.5 FTE increase in Economic Security Division on temporary-term limited basis through 12/31/21 for $78,000

Planning Commission

The Garfield County Planning Commission is meeting to consider a Major Impact Review for a large solar energy system proposed by Pivot Energy Solar on behalf of Strait Bottom Ranch, LLLP, located about 3 miles west of Parachute. The agenda also includes routine items: approving minutes from December 9, 2020, and electing officers. The main substantive item is the public hearing on the solar facility.

• Public hearing: Major Impact Review for a Solar Energy System - Large, ~3 miles west of Parachute, accessed from Old Hwy 6, Section 27, T7S, R96W
• Applicant: Strait Bottom Ranch, LLLP, represented by Pivot Energy Solar
• Approval of minutes for December 9, 2020
• Election of officers

The Garfield County Planning Commission approved a Major Impact Review for a large solar energy system by Pivot Energy Solar, located about 3 miles west of Parachute. The approval included staff findings 1-5 and conditions 1, 2, 5, 6, and 7, with conditions 3 and 4 removed, and added a requirement to comply with all CPW regulations. The motion passed by roll call vote. The commission also elected officers, with Keith Lammey as Chair, John Kuersten as Vice-Chair, and Eric Rudd as Secretary.

• Approved the Major Impact Review for the Pivot Energy Solar large solar energy system near Parachute, with conditions and findings as specified.
• Elected Keith Lammey as Chair, John Kuersten as Vice-Chair, and Eric Rudd as Secretary by roll call vote.
• Approved the minutes from the December 9, 2020 meeting as submitted.
• Discussed updates to Oil & Gas regulations and grading regulations, with no formal action taken.

Board of County Commissioners

The Garfield County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting on March 8, 2021, starting with a work session and public comments. They will consider several letters, including opposition to closing the Rifle Workforce Center, inviting federal coordination on the 30x30 program, and opposing the Colorado Wilderness Act. The consent agenda includes routine approvals such as bills, liquor license renewal, vehicle auctions, and contract awards. The board will also hear updates from the county manager and consider action items like a $300,000 transportation grant for Parachute Area Transit System and a landfill fee reduction for Rifle's spring cleanup.

• Letter opposing closure of Rifle Workforce Center
• Letter inviting federal coordination on 30x30 program
• Letter opposing Colorado Wilderness Act
• $300,000 transportation grant request for Parachute Area Transit System
• Request to reduce landfill fees for City of Rifle's spring cleanup

The Board of County Commissioners unanimously approved a $300,000 transportation grant for the Parachute Area Transit System (PATS), a waiver of the Annexation Impact Report for the Lindauer Annexation, and a reduction in landfill fees for the City of Rifle's Spring Clean-up. The Board also approved letters opposing the closure of the Rifle Workforce Center, the 30x30 program, and the Colorado Wilderness Act, and approved a concept plan for a private hangar lease at the Rifle Garfield County Airport.

• Approved sending a letter opposing the closure of the Rifle Workforce Center.
• Approved a letter to US Secretaries of the Interior and Agriculture regarding the 30x30 program.
• Approved a letter opposing the Colorado Wilderness Act.
• Approved the consent agenda, including bills, wire transfers, liquor license renewal, vehicle auctions, and contract renewals.
• Approved a $300,000 transportation grant to the Town of Parachute for PATS.
• Approved a waiver of the Annexation Impact Report for the Lindauer Annexation.
• Granted a reduction in landfill fees for the City of Rifle's Annual Spring Clean-up.
• Approved a concept plan for a private hangar land lease at the Rifle Garfield County Airport.

Board of County Commissioners

The Garfield County Board of Commissioners is holding a work session to discuss three items: the Langstaff Property, transportation issues, and a revised badge access policy. No formal votes are scheduled; this is a discussion-only meeting.

• Discussion of Langstaff Property – Fred Jarman
• Transportation Issues – Jan Shute, with attachment on transit options
• Discussion of Badge Access Policy & Procedures – Keith Rice, with revised policy dated 1.25.21

Board of County Commissioners

The Garfield County Board of Commissioners is holding a regular meeting with a mix of routine consent items and public hearings. They will consider a resolution to join the Rural Jump-Start program, an abatement hearing for a property tax appeal, and a land use permit for converting a home into a professional office and duplex. The agenda also includes consent items like a liquor license renewal and a grading permit consolidation.

• Resolution to participate in Rural Jump-Start program
• Abatement hearing for Colorado West Asset Management, LLC #21-041
• Renewal of Hotel and Restaurant Liquor license for Blue Heron Operations LLC DBA Ironbridge Grill at 410 Ironbridge Dr., Glenwood Springs
• Amendment to Site Utilization Agreement at Lookout Mountain Communication Site between Garfield County and City of Glenwood Springs
• Limited Impact Land Use Change Permit for Professional Office and Administrative Land Use Change Permit for Duplex at 17352 Hwy. 82, applicant RFLANDCO LLC

The Board unanimously approved a resolution to participate in the state's Rural Jump-Start program, which offers tax incentives to attract businesses to the county. It also approved a $65,000 budget supplement from the Oil and Gas Mitigation Fund to study the economic impacts of state regulatory changes. The Board approved a property tax abatement of $10,242.60 for Colorado West Asset Management, LLC, and a land use change permit to convert a home at 17352 Hwy. 82 into a professional office and duplex.

• Approved resolution authorizing participation in the Rural Jump-Start program.
• Approved abatement 21-041 for Colorado West Asset Management, LLC in the amount of $10,242.60.
• Accepted the Public Trustee's 4th Quarter 2020 report.
• Approved the consent agenda, including bills, a liquor license renewal, a site agreement amendment, and a grading permit.
• Reappointed Michelle Foster to the Garfield County Library Board of Trustees.
• Approved $65,000 in supplemental funding from the Oil and Gas Mitigation Fund for a regulatory impact study.
• Approved a limited impact land use change permit for a professional office and a duplex at 17352 Hwy. 82.

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will review a proposal to house Pitkin County detainees at the Garfield County jail. The agenda also includes several consent items regarding contracts, fee increases, and subdivision approvals.

• Discussion of agreement to house Pitkin County detainees at the Garfield County jail
• Recommendation to increase landfill tipping fees effective March 1, 2021
• Cerise Minor Subdivision plat for 16724 Highway 82, Carbondale
• Text amendment request for the Garfield County Land Use and Development Code of 2013
• Resolution opposing the Federal Government’s '30 X 30' Land Preservation Goal

The Board unanimously approved an intergovernmental agreement to house Pitkin County detainees at the Garfield County jail during Pitkin's jail replacement. They also approved the consent agenda, including a landfill tipping fee increase and truck contracts, and passed a resolution opposing the federal '30 x 30' land preservation goal.

• Approved intergovernmental agreement to house Pitkin County detainees (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items a-k, including landfill tipping fee increase and truck contracts (unanimous)
• Approved EFT/EBT disbursements totaling $1,165,899.88 (unanimous)
• Appointed Tyler Davis and Leah Bergener to Fair Board (unanimous)
• Approved resolution opposing federal '30 x 30' land preservation goal (unanimous)
• Authorized signing resolution and vacation plat for Lake Springs Ranch PUD filings 1 and 2 (unanimous)
• Authorized signing agreement for release of security for Lake Springs Ranch Filing 2 (unanimous)
• Authorized signing resolution for road right-of-way vacations and acceptance for Lake Springs Ranch PUD (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Garfield County Board of Commissioners is holding a special meeting with a regular work session focused on a public health update from the Board of Health. The agenda includes roll call, pledge, invocation, public comments, and adjournment, with no other substantive items listed.

• Public Health Update from Board of Health

Board of County Commissioners

The Garfield County Board of Commissioners is meeting to consider several action items, including providing comments on the US Forest Service's pending purchase of Sweetwater Lake, awarding a construction contract, approving a liquor license renewal, and making appointments to the Fair Board and Planning Commission. The board will also discuss an attorney position and budget supplement, and may enter executive session for legal matters.

• Consider comments on USFS purchase of Sweetwater Lake, a 489-acre property in NE Garfield County
• Award contract to Kuersten Construction, LLC for Emergency Watershed Protection Program services
• Approve renewal of Hotel and Restaurant Liquor license for Greenside Grill LLC DBA Rifle Creek Bar & Grill, 3004 Highway 325, Rifle
• Approve 2021 Garfield County Fair & Rodeo Schedule and appoint Fair Board members
• Approve Rifle Airport land lease for Preferred Limousine

Board of County Commissioners

The Garfield County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting with a consent agenda, a work session, and public comment periods. Key action items include appointing a representative to the Colorado River Water Conservation District, approving 2021 first-quarter discretionary grant requests, and considering a $50,000 budget supplement for community corrections food services. The board will also consider a request for funds from the Oil and Gas Mitigation Fund for land-use regulation development and discuss a response to the President's Executive Order on the climate crisis.

• Approve bills and prior warrant list changes
• Award contract to SGM, Inc. for Emergency Watershed Protection Program engineering services
• Renew contracts with Triple V Rodeo, LLC and San Juan Events LLC for fair and rodeo events
• Consider 10 discretionary grant requests totaling $44,000 for local organizations
• Approve $50,000 budget supplement for community corrections food budget and related IGA

Board of Adjustment

The Garfield County Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on a variance request by Paul Luttrell and Maureen O'Brien to build a single-family home on a small corner lot. The request seeks relief from the 50-foot front yard setback and the 15% lot coverage limit in the Rural Zone District. The board will also elect officers and approve minutes from previous meetings.

• Public hearing on variance for 50-foot front yard setback and 15% lot coverage at 24 County Road 111, Carbondale
• Applicants: Paul Luttrell & Maureen O'Brien
• Election of officers
• Approval of minutes from August 24, 2020 and October 26, 2020

The Board of Adjustment approved a variance request from Paul Luttrell and Maureen O'Brien for a single-family home on a 0.209-acre parcel at 24 County Road 111, Carbondale. The variance covers a 50-foot front yard setback from an arterial road on a corner lot and the 15% lot coverage limit in the Rural Zone District. The motion passed 4-1 with conditions of approval #1 and #2 and findings #1-5. The board also maintained its current officers and approved prior meeting minutes.

• Approved variance for 50-foot front yard setback and 15% lot coverage (4-1)
• Maintained current roster of officers (voice vote passed)
• Approved minutes for August 24, 2020 and October 26, 2020 meetings

Board of County Commissioners

The Garfield County Board of Commissioners is meeting to handle a range of routine and significant business. This includes a public hearing on transferring a liquor license to Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park, approving the first amended 2021 budget, and considering a large text amendment to the county's Land Use and Development Code. The board will also review several funding requests, including $200,000 for the Coffman Ranch Project and smaller requests for local non-profits.

• Public hearing on transferring Hotel & Restaurant Liquor License from Glenwood Tramway LLC to Glenwood Caverns Holdings, LLC dba Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park
• Consideration and approval of the 1st Amended Appropriation of Funds for 2021
• Request for Conservation Trust Funding of $200,000 for the Coffman Ranch Project for the Town of Carbondale and Aspen Valley Land Trust
• Request Non-Profit General funding of $15,000 for 5Point Film Festival, $20,000 for COVENTURE, and $10,000 for Community Counts
• Text Amendment to Land Use and Development Code covering topics like agritourism, breweries, affordable housing, and solar regulations

The Garfield County Board of Commissioners approved a $5.05 million increase in the 2021 budget, transferred a liquor license for Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park, and approved multiple land use code amendments, including agritourism, wineries, and affordable housing regulations. They also approved funding for several nonprofits and infrastructure projects, and tabled the Colorado River Water Conservation District appointment until the afternoon, when they heard from applicants but did not make a final decision.

• Approved first amended appropriation of funds for 2021, increasing expenditures by $5,052,968 (unanimous)
• Approved transfer of Hotel & Restaurant liquor license from Glenwood Tramway LLC to Glenwood Caverns Holdings, LLC (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items a-m, including contracts and plat approval (unanimous)
• Approved $15,000 for 5Point Film Festival (unanimous)
• Approved $20,000 for COVENTURE (unanimous)
• Approved $10,000 for Community Counts (unanimous)
• Approved $200,000 Conservation Trust Fund for Coffman Ranch Project with public river access easement (unanimous)
• Approved second driveway access for Silt Farms Greenhouse with 3-way stop at CR 346 and CR 331, paid by developer (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Garfield County Board of Commissioners is holding a swearing-in ceremony and special meeting, followed by a regular work session. The agenda includes organizational matters, appointments to boards and commissions, and authority for any commissioner to sign as chair in the chair's absence. The meeting is largely procedural, with no specific policy decisions or public hearings listed.

• Swearing-in ceremony for commissioners
• Organizational meeting
• Appointments for participation in boards and commissions
• Authority for any commissioner to sign as chair in the absence of the chair
• Board of Health and Board of Social Services

The Board of County Commissioners held its organizational meeting, electing John Martin as chairman and Michael Samson as vice chair. The board also approved appointments to various boards and commissions, continued a resolution allowing any commissioner to sign in the absence of the chair, and designated itself as the Board of Health and Board of Social Services. Additionally, the board directed staff to assist with legislation regarding a study of the natural gas industry and the impacts of Senate Bill 181.

• Elected John Martin as chairman (2-0, Martin recused)
• Elected Michael Samson as vice chair (2-0, Samson recused)
• Approved commissioner appointments to boards and commissions (unanimous)
• Continued resolution 11-14 allowing any commissioner to sign in absence of chair (unanimous)
• Designated county commissioners as Board of Health (unanimous)
• Designated county commissioners as Board of Social Services (unanimous)
• Directed staff to assist with natural gas industry study legislation

Board of County Commissioners

The Garfield County Board of Commissioners is holding a regular meeting with a consent agenda covering routine approvals, including funding requests, contract renewals, and reports. They will also consider a resolution to update the employee handbook for compliance with the Healthy Families and Workplace Act, and approve supplemental funding and an agreement for the county's insurance pool.

• $45,000 for psychiatric inpatient services (Mind Springs)
• $67,500 for Juvenile Diversion Services (YouthZone)
• Contract renewals: Galls (uniforms), Four Branches (cleaning), Waste Management (trash/recycling), Western Paper (janitorial), Martindale (oil/gas auditing), Western Colorado Conservation Corps (tamarisk removal), Vector Disease Control (mosquito management)
• Resolution to approve employee handbook changes for paid sick time
• Supplemental funding of $72,252 and 2021 CAPP agreement of $297,252

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners is holding a regular meeting with a lengthy consent agenda covering routine approvals, including land use permits, contract renewals, and equipment purchases. They will also consider a budget supplement for legal fees related to an RMI lawsuit and a letter of support for the 5-Star Program. An executive session is scheduled to discuss the Emergency Water Protection Program related to the Pine Gulch Fire.

• Two-year extension for RV Park land use permit south of Battlement Mesa PUD (Resolution 2009-72)
• Major Impact permit for solar energy system at 35540 River Frontage Road, east of Silt
• Award contract to Asphalt Zipper, Inc. for Asphalt Road Reclaimer & Stabilizer
• Budget supplement for 2021 legal fees related to RMI lawsuit
• Executive session on Emergency Water Protection Program for Pine Gulch Fire