Garfield County public meetings in 2024

Board of County Commissioners - Public Meeting

The Garfield County Board of County Commissioners is holding a public meeting with Colorado Parks and Wildlife. The primary purpose of the meeting is a presentation regarding gray wolf reintroduction.

• Gray Wolf Reintroduction Presentation by Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW)

Board of County Commissioners - Meeting

The Board will review the 2025 Budget Year Mill Levies and Revenues presented by the County Assessor for signature. It will also act on several contract renewals and new awards, including oil and gas tax auditing, HVAC maintenance, and aerial imagery services. Additional actions include authorizing resolutions for land‑use extensions, a building‑permit fee update, and a $12,416 water‑quality monitoring request.

• Presentation of 2025 Budget Year Mill Levies and Revenues for signature
• Renewal of the oil and gas tax auditing contract with Martindale Consultants, Inc.
• Award of a contract to EagleView (Pictometry International Corp.) for aerial imagery
• Request of $12,416 for water‑quality monitoring for USGS on the Colorado River
• Resolution to modify the Building Permit Fee schedule

The Board approved the 2025 budget year mill levies and revenues, along with a consent agenda of contracts and renewals. They also approved several action items including an Urban Renewal Authority plan for Parachute, a USGS water quality monitoring request, an emergency HVAC unit purchase, a building permit fee resolution, and a final plat amendment. Two library district trustees were appointed, but the Glenwood Springs trustee nomination failed on a tie vote.

• Approved 2025 mill levies and revenues (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items 1-16 except item 8 (unanimous)
• Approved contract with Pillar Designs for 6 POPs booths (unanimous)
• Approved EFT/EBT disbursements for November totaling $1,076,585.12 (unanimous)
• Approved DHS legal services agreement for $227,000 (unanimous)
• Approved child support legal services contract for $45,000 (unanimous)
• Approved Parachute Urban Renewal Authority plan and IGA (unanimous)
• Approved $12,416 for USGS water quality monitoring (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners - Work Session

The Garfield County Board of County Commissioners will hold a work session covering routine items and a citizen‑comments segment. In the citizen‑comments segment, staff will provide an update and discuss possible changes to building permit fees and to the Land Use and Development Code concerning solar energy systems, oil and gas regulations, accessory dwelling units (ADUs), and workforce housing incentives. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Discussion of possible changes to building permit fees (no dollar amount provided)
• Review of Land Use and Development Code revisions for solar energy systems
• Review of Land Use and Development Code revisions for oil and gas regulations
• Review of Land Use and Development Code revisions for accessory dwelling units (ADUs)
• Review of Land Use and Development Code revisions for workforce housing incentives

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will consider a budget supplement and appropriation of funds. The meeting includes several contract renewals and land use permit requests for storage, gravel, and RV facilities.

• Public hearing for 2024 Fourth Budget Supplement and Appropriation of Funds
• Contract award to Parish Oil Co., Inc. for 2025 bulk fuel for Road & Bridge, Motor Pool, Landfill, and Airport
• Land Use Change Permit for a mini storage facility owned by MMME WG LLC
• Substantial Modification application for Gianinetti Community Event Center at 343 County Road 166
• Extension requests for North Hangs Gravel Pit and High Mesa RV park

The Board of County Commissioners approved the fourth supplement to the 2024 budget, increasing revenues by $7,059,571 and expenditures by $3,977,407. They also approved a settlement agreement regarding the Estate of Oscar Canas claims, granted a one-year extension for the North Hangs Gravel Pit, and denied an extension for the High Mesa RV Park. A substantial modification to the Gianinetti Community Event Center permit was approved with conditions.

• Approved 2024 budget supplement #4 with revenue increase of $7,059,571 and expenditure increase of $3,977,407 (unanimous)
• Approved settlement agreement and release for Estate of Oscar Canas claims (unanimous)
• Granted 1-year extension to December 4, 2025 for North Hangs Gravel Pit (unanimous)
• Denied extension for High Mesa RV Park land use permit (unanimous)
• Approved substantial modification for Gianinetti Community Event Center with conditions (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners - Special Meeting

The Garfield County Board of County Commissioners is holding a special meeting with the Library Board. The primary purpose of the meeting is to interview candidates for Library Trustee positions.

• Interviews for Library Trustee Positions

Board of County Commissioners

The Garfield County Board of County Commissioners will consider several items, including the approval of the county mill levy for fiscal year 2025. The agenda also includes a public hearing on a lodging liquor license for No Name Bar and Grill at 1308 County Road 129, Unit 1, and the renewal of a liquor license for Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park. Additional items are contract renewals and a recommendation to award a vegetation‑management contract to Mesa Youth Services.

• Public hearing to approve the Garfield County Mill Levy for FY 2025
• Public hearing to approve the Traveler’s Highland PID Mill Levy for FY 2025
• Review of a lodging liquor license application for No Name Bar and Grill, 1308 County Road 129, Unit 1
• Renewal of the Hotel & Restaurant liquor license for Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park, 2392 Transfer Trail
• Recommendation to award a contract to Mesa Youth Services for removal of tamarisk and Russian olive trees

The Board of County Commissioners approved the fiscal year 2025 mill levy at 13.655, a lodging liquor license for No Name Bar and Grill with conditions, and a $22,000 discretionary grant to Rifle Economic Development Corporation. They also extended the Eagle Ridge Subdivision preliminary plan approval to December 31, 2025, and approved several contracts and renewals via the consent agenda. All votes were unanimous (2-0) with two commissioners present.

• Approved FY2025 mill levy at 13.655 (2-0)
• Approved lodging liquor license for No Name Bar and Grill with conditions (2-0)
• Approved $22,000 grant to Rifle Economic Development Corporation (2-0)
• Extended Eagle Ridge Subdivision preliminary plan approval to Dec 31, 2025 (2-0)
• Approved consent agenda items 1-14 including contracts and renewals (2-0)
• Approved Traveler's Highland PID mill levy at 50 mills (2-0)
• Approved release to Contract 3 with Lochner for $8,000 (2-0)
• Approved switch of workers compensation insurance to Glenwood Insurance Agency (2-0)

Board of County Commissioners - Special Meeting

The Garfield County Board of County Commissioners will discuss and negotiate an Intergovernmental Agreement that establishes the process for appointing trustees to the Garfield County Public Library District. Draft and suggested edit documents for the agreement are attached. The meeting also includes a period for citizen comments on the proposed agreement.

• Discussion and negotiation of Intergovernmental Agreement for Library District trustee appointments (draft attached)
• Citizen comments regarding the Intergovernmental Agreement

Board of County Commissioners - Meeting

The Garfield County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on a special events permit for the Colorado Extreme Hockey Association’s NHL Alumni Outdoor Classic scheduled for Dec. 14 at 2340 County Road 100 in Carbondale. The meeting also includes routine work items such as authorizing the sheriff’s office to increase its checking‑account balance, notifications about large county‑held tax liens, and several consent‑agenda approvals for contract renewals and equipment purchases. Additional items involve authorizing amended final plats for the Sunlight Parkway Minor Subdivision and the Dever Subdivision Exemption.

• Public hearing on a special events permit for the Colorado Extreme Hockey Association’s NHL Alumni Outdoor Classic at 2340 County Road 100, Carbondale (Dec. 14)
• Recommendation to renew the agreement with Ardor Environmental, LLC for processing oil and gas permits
• Recommendation to renew the contract with DBT Transportation Services, LLC for annual aviation support and maintenance
• Recommendation and approval to award a contract to Axon Enterprise, Inc. for tasers and related equipment
• Authorization for the Chairman to sign the amended final plat for Lots 1 & 2, Sunlight Parkway Minor Subdivision at 2808 County Road 117

The Garfield County Board of Commissioners approved a special events permit for the Colorado Extreme Hockey Association's NHL Alumni Outdoor Classic, scheduled for December 14 at 2340 County Road 100, Carbondale. They also approved a resolution to cancel investor-held tax liens totaling $279.04, increased the Sheriff's Office checking account balance from $9,000 to $12,000, and approved a $41,000 supplement for criminal justice food services. The board approved the consent agenda items except for one, which was later approved after clarification, and approved several other items including a contract with DBT Transportation Services and a transition to Vector Airport Systems for landing fee collection.

• Approved special events permit for Colorado Extreme Hockey Association's NHL Alumni Outdoor Classic (unanimous)
• Approved resolution cancelling investor-held tax liens for $279.04 (unanimous)
• Approved amended resolution increasing Sheriff's Office checking account from $9,000 to $12,000 (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items 1-10 except item 4 (unanimous)
• Approved contract with DBT Transportation Services for aviation support and maintenance (unanimous)
• Approved EFT/EBT disbursements for October in amount of $1,094,927.98 (unanimous)
• Approved supplemental budget request for SNAP for FY 2024 (unanimous)
• Approved $41,000 supplement to Criminal Justice food services IGA (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners - Work Session

The Board of County Commissioners is holding a work session to review presentations on workers compensation insurance for 2025. The session includes cost comparisons and proposals from CTSI and Glenwood Insurance & Pinnacol.

• Presentations from CTSI and Glenwood Insurance & Pinnacol regarding 2025 Workers Compensation Insurance options

Planning Commission - CANCELLED

The Garfield County Planning Commission meeting scheduled for November 13, 2024 was cancelled. The commission indicated the meeting will be rescheduled to a later date. No agenda items were presented for discussion.

Board of County Commissioners

The commissioners will consider and vote on the adoption of the Garfield County budget and appropriation of funds for fiscal year 2025. Other items include routine approvals such as bills and payroll funding, authorizations for permits and land‑use actions, and a vote to fill three Fair Board vacancies. Several budget supplement requests and discretionary grant awards will also be reviewed.

• Adoption of the Garfield County FY 2025 Budget and Appropriation of Funds
• Authorize the Chair to sign the Satisfaction of Permit and Release of Security for Terra Energy Partners, LLC
• Authorize the Chairman Pro Tem to sign the McLin Temporary Use Permit for Storage and Helicopter Yards at 530 County Road 335, New Castle
• Vote to fill three Fair Board vacancies
• Request board review and approval of a budget supplement from the Oil & Gas Mitigation Fund for outside legal counsel

The Garfield County Board of County Commissioners approved the 2025 county budget and appropriation of funds, along with the budget for the Traveler's Highland Public Improvement District. Commissioners also approved $30,000 in total fourth-quarter discretionary grants for various local organizations, filled three Fair Board vacancies, and authorized budget supplements for legal counsel and the Energy Symposium budget.

• Approved consent agenda items 1 through 6 including bills, payroll, Terra Energy Partners release, Pennig Subdivision Exemption amended final plat, and McLin Temporary Use Permits
• Adopted the Garfield County Budget and Appropriation of Funds for Fiscal Year 2025
• Approved $30,000 in Fourth Quarter Discretionary Grant Awards to seven organizations
• Approved a letter of support for Colorado Mountain College to apply for the COSI Matching Student Scholarship Program
• Reappointed Duston Harris and appointed Brackett Pollard and Lisa Stoeber to 3-year terms on the Fair Board
• Approved a $27,500 budget supplement from the Oil & Gas Mitigation Fund for legal representation at the ECMC Cumulative Impacts Rulemaking
• Approved a budget supplement to balance revenue and expense line items in the Energy Symposium budget
• Adopted the Traveler's Highland PID Budget and Appropriation of Funds for Fiscal Year 2025

BOCC - Joint Work Session with City of Glenwood Springs

The Garfield County Board of County Commissioners joint work session with the City of Glenwood Springs on November 7, 2024 was cancelled. No agenda items were selected for discussion or decision. The meeting would have included roll call, a pledge of allegiance, citizen comments, and adjournment if it had proceeded.

Board of County Commissioners

The board will review a continued public hearing for a lodging liquor license at 1308 County Road 129, consider several consent‑agenda items including bills, payroll and past meeting minutes, and vote on contract awards and renewals for leadership training, snow‑plowing, and IT security services. It will also evaluate discretionary grant requests totaling $37,500, approve the Vantage Aviation development plan for Rifle Airport parcels A‑2, A‑5/A‑6, and consider land‑use applications for a temporary storage/helipad and a substantial modification to the Gianinetti Community Events Center. Finally, the board will adopt the 2025 meeting calendar.

• Award contract to Michelle M. Lefebvre, Inc. for HR leadership training courses
• Renew contracts for snow plowing on gravel county roads
• Renew endpoint security services contract with Center for Internet Security, Inc.
• Approve Vantage Aviation development plan for Rifle Airport parcels A‑2, A‑5/A‑6
• Approve discretionary grant funding totaling $37,500 for community groups

The Board of County Commissioners approved the development plan for Vantage Aviation on Rifle Garfield County Airport parcels A-2 and A-5/A-6, allowing the chairman to sign the notice of approval. The board also approved the 2025 meeting date calendar, with the November work session moved from Election Day to November 5. A temporary use permit for Xcel Energy was approved for storage and helipad activities at 530 County Road 335 in New Castle. The public hearing for the Gianinetti Community Event Center was postponed due to notice issues.

• Approved Vantage Aviation development plan at Rifle Garfield County Airport parcels A-2, A-5/A-6 (2-0)
• Approved 2025 BOCC meeting calendar, moving November work session from Nov 4 to Nov 5 (2-0)
• Approved temporary use permit for Xcel Energy storage/helipad at 530 County Road 335, New Castle (2-0)
• Postponed public hearing for Gianinetti Community Event Center substantial modification due to notice issues
• Continued liquor license public hearing to December 2 at 8 a.m. for No Name Bar & Grill
• Approved consent agenda items 1-9 including bills, payroll, and contract renewals (2-0)

Board of Adjustment - CANCELLED

The Board of Adjustment meeting scheduled for October 28, 2024, has been cancelled. The agenda states there are no applications to be heard.

Planning Commission - CANCELLED

The Garfield County Planning Commission meeting scheduled for October 23, 2024 was cancelled. No applications were slated for hearing. No agenda items were selected for discussion.

Board of County Commissioners - Budget Hearings

The Board of County Commissioners is holding public hearings regarding the 2025 budget. The agenda consists of procedural items and a period for citizen comments.

• 2025 Budget Public Hearings

Board of County Commissioners - Meeting

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a work session on Proposition 123 regarding the Colorado Affordable Housing Financing Fund. The body is also reviewing several procurement contracts and a special events permit for the 5 Point Film Festival.

• Proposed $150,000 MOU with Habitat for Humanity for employee priority rights at L3 Condominiums
• Request to use $63,328 from fund balance as a local match for a new Traveler Van
• Special events permit request for 5 Point Film Festival at 644 Cowen Dr., Carbondale
• ADU accommodation request for 101 Monument Ridge Rd, Parachute
• Contracts for OJ Watson Company, Community Health Services, H. Barber & Sons, and Western Slope Materials

The Board directed staff to proceed with the commitment process for participation in State Proposition 123, authorizing County Manager Fred Jarman to file the required documentation before the November 1, 2024 deadline. The Board also approved a $150,000 MOU with Habitat for Humanity for a shared unit at the L3 Condominiums (2-1), a $145,846.52 tax abatement for Caerus, and a special events permit for the 5Point Film Festival.

• Approved Proposition 123 commitment process, authorizing County Manager to file (unanimous)
• Approved $150,000 MOU with Habitat for Humanity for L3 shared unit (2-1)
• Approved $145,846.52 abatement for Caerus Piceance (unanimous)
• Approved special events permit for 5Point Film Festival at Spring Creeks Ranch (unanimous)
• Approved 2025 Human Services Commission grant recommendations (unanimous)
• Approved $1,033,510.99 EFT/EBT disbursements (unanimous)
• Approved $63,328 from fund balance for Travelers van (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items 1-8 (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners - Special Meeting

The Garfield County Board of County Commissioners held a special joint meeting with the Fair Board on Monday, October 21, 2024, from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at 108 8th Street, Room 100 in Glenwood Springs. The agenda listed only roll call, pledge of allegiance, moment of silence, citizen comments, and adjournment. No items were selected for discussion or decision, and there were no attachments. The meeting therefore involved only standard procedural matters.

Board of County Commissioners - Work Session

The Garfield County Board of County Commissioners work session scheduled for October 17, 2024 was cancelled. No agenda items were selected for discussion or decision. Consequently, no actions, contracts, or ordinances were addressed.

Board of County Commissioners - Budget Hearings

The Garfield County Board of County Commissioners will hold a public hearing on the 2025 budget on October 15, 2024. The agenda consists only of standard procedural items—roll call, pledge of allegiance, moment of silence, citizen comments, and adjournment—and no specific budget proposals or contracts are listed.

Board of County Commissioners

The Board will consider several items, including a $7,500 payment for the 2024 Rural Public Lands County Council, a liquor license application for Glenwood Canyon Resort II LLC at 1308 County Road 129, and a contract award to Commercial Tire Service, Inc. It will also review multiple Fairgrounds fee waiver requests and approve changes to the Fairgrounds policy. Finally, the Board will hold a public hearing on an accessory dwelling unit (ADU) request at 101 Monument Ridge Rd under the Federal Fair Housing Act.

• Approve $7,500 payment for 2024 Rural Public Lands County Council (Robert Weidner)
• Review lodging liquor license for Glenwood Canyon Resort II LLC dba No Name at 1308 County Road 129
• Recommend award of contract to Commercial Tire Service, Inc. for tires to Road and Bridge, Motorpool, and Landfill departments
• Fairgrounds fee waiver requests for Colorado Extreme Hockey (FY 2024 & 2025) and Coal Ridge High School Rodeo
• Public hearing on ADU accommodation pursuant to the Federal Fair Housing Act at 101 Monument Ridge Rd, Parachute

The Board approved several Fairgrounds-related items, including fee waivers for Colorado Extreme Hockey and Coal Ridge High School Rodeo, modifications to stall fees and deposits, and updates to the Policy & Procedures Manual. They also approved a letter of support for Coventure's grant application, authorized a quit claim deed to Valenz Missouri Heights LLC, and approved an accommodation under the Fair Housing Act for an ADU in Monument Ridge Subdivision. The lodging liquor license hearing for Glenwood Canyon Resort was continued to November 4.

• Approved $7,500 payment for Rural Public Lands County Council lobbyist (unanimous)
• Continued lodging liquor license hearing for Glenwood Canyon Resort to Nov 4 (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including bills, payroll, deposit agreement release, and tire contract (unanimous)
• Approved letter of support for Coventure OEDIT grant application (unanimous)
• Approved $10,050 fee waiver for Colorado Extreme Hockey ice rink for Nov-Dec 2024 (unanimous)
• Approved $1,680 fee waiver for Coal Ridge High School Rodeo (unanimous)
• Modified Fairgrounds rules: $200 security deposit, $50/hr stall cleaning, $100/month month-to-month (Oct-Apr), no trailers (unanimous)
• Approved Fairgrounds Policy & Procedures Manual changes (unanimous)

Planning Commission - CANCELLED

The Planning Commission meeting scheduled for October 9, 2024, has been cancelled. The agenda states there are no applications to be heard.

Board of County Commissioners - Budget Hearings

The Garfield County Board of County Commissioners will hold a public hearing on the 2025 budget on Tuesday, October 8, 2024. The agenda lists only standard procedural items such as roll call, pledge of allegiance, moment of silence, citizen comments, and adjournment. No specific budget items or supporting documents are attached or selected for discussion.

• No specific agenda items; only procedural items listed

Board of County Commissioners

The Garfield County Board of Commissioners will hear an application to issue a brew‑pub liquor license to Carbondale Beer Works LLC dba The Garage at 7025 Highway 82, Glenwood Springs. The meeting also includes a liquor‑license renewal for Sunlight Mountain Resort, an early‑release check request for ballot mailing, an abatement hearing for Clough Sheep Company, and a presentation of the 2025 proposed county budget.

• Liquor License Public Hearing – The Garage (brew‑pub) at 7025 Highway 82, Glenwood Springs
• Liquor License Renewal – Sunlight Mountain Resort at 10901 County Road 117, Glenwood Springs
• Request for early release of a check to fund postmaster ballot mailing for the Presidential Election
• Abatement Hearing for Clough Sheep Company, LLC (multiple abatements R018002‑R210401)
• Presentation of the 2025 proposed budget for Garfield County

The Board of County Commissioners continued the Clough Sheep Company abatement hearing to December 2, 2024, directing the petitioner and Assessor's Office to negotiate a resolution. The board approved a brew pub liquor license for The Garage, renewed Sunlight Mountain Resort's liquor license, and approved an early check release for mailing election ballots. A request from Loma Port of Entry to conduct enforcement at the county landfill was denied.

• Continued Clough Sheep Company abatement hearing to Dec. 2 for negotiations (carried)
• Approved brew pub liquor license for Carbondale Beer Works LLC dba The Garage (carried)
• Approved liquor license renewal for Sunlight Inc. dba Sunlight Mountain Resort (carried)
• Approved early release of $6,342.76 check for mailing election ballots (carried)
• Approved consent agenda items 1-12, excluding item 11 (carried)
• Authorized Chair to sign amended plat for Antlers Orchard Development Plat No. 1 (carried)
• Approved fairgrounds fee waiver for Colorado River Valley Chamber Chili Cookoff (carried)
• Denied Loma Port of Entry request to conduct enforcement at county landfill (carried)

Planning Commission - CANCELLED

The Planning Commission meeting scheduled for September 25, 2024 was cancelled. No applications were slated to be heard. No items were selected for discussion.

Board of County Commissioners - Meeting

The Garfield County Board of County Commissioners will hold a regular work session to discuss several contract awards, liquor license renewals, and public event permits. They will review a request to disburse $250,000 for the 2024 Parachute Area Transit System (PATS) budget. Additional items include a contract for Draft One Report Writing Software for the Sheriff’s Office and a lease agreement with Gene’s Lock and Key.

• Award contract to Axon Enterprise, Inc. for Draft One Report Writing Software for the Sheriff’s Office
• Award contract to Current Solutions for election cameras for the Clerk and Recorder department
• Disbursement request of $250,000 for the 2024 Parachute Area Transit System (PATS) budget
• Public hearing for a Special Events permit for Journey Home Animal Care Center’s event on Oct 5 at Atlantic Aviation Hangar, Rifle
• Consideration of amendments to the valuation table for building permit fees

The Board of County Commissioners approved several items including three property tax abatements, three special event permits, a $1,026,938.57 EFT/EBT disbursement, a $250,000 funding request for the Parachute Area Transit System, and various contracts and agreements. They tabled a request for the Public Health Director to digitally sign on behalf of the Board of Health and postponed a discussion on building permit fee changes.

• Granted three abatements to SRE Colorado 4 RF, LLC (admin denial)
• Approved special events permit for Journey Home Animal Care Center's 'Laugh Your Tail Off' event
• Approved special events permit for Aspen Valley Land Trust's 'Party in the Pasture' event
• Approved special events permit for Rocky Mountain Bioleadership's 'The Story of Food in Climate Solutions' event
• Approved consent agenda items 1-7 including contracts for Draft One Report Writing Software and Election Cameras
• Approved EFT/EBT disbursements for September totaling $1,026,938.57
• Approved $250,000 disbursement to Parachute Area Transit System (PATS)
• Tabled request for Public Health Director to digitally sign on behalf of Board of Health

Board of Adjustment - CANCELLED

The Garfield County Board of Adjustment meeting scheduled for September 23, 2024 was cancelled. No applications were slated for hearing, and no agenda items were selected for discussion.

BOCC - Remote Meeting - Town of Silt

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a work session to discuss various contracts, liquor license applications, and special event permits. The meeting includes reviews of county insurance coverage and the 2025 Health Plan Opt Out Credit Program.

• Public hearing for lodging liquor license for No Name Bar and Grill at 1308 County Road 129
• Special event permit for Journey Home Animal Care Center at 0375 County Road 352
• Special event permit for Aspen Valley Land Trust at 1837 County Road 100
• Contract awards for Daly Property Services (snow plowing) and Ideal Fencing Corp, LLC (guardrails)
• Renewal of retail liquor store license for Rhino Liquors at 6820 Hwy 82

The Garfield County Board of Commissioners approved a full compa-ratio compensation package with a $1,166,696.56 increase, funded from 2024 vacancy savings, and a new pay structure to be implemented in fall 2024. They also approved a $143,033.44 contract renewal with Pictometry International Corp. for the Assessor's office, and a $55,000 increase to the Wildlife Science International contract, bringing it to $79,999. Two special events permit public hearings were postponed to September 23 due to technical difficulties with Zoom.

• Approved $143,033.44 contract renewal with Pictometry International Corp. (unanimous)
• Upheld assessor's valuation, denying abatement for Glenwood Land Holdings account R084917 (unanimous)
• Set public hearing for Glenwood Canyon Resort II LLC lodging liquor license for October 14, 2024 (unanimous)
• Postponed two special events permit public hearings to September 23 (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items 1-8, including snow plowing contract with Daly Property Services and guardrail contract with Ideal Fencing Corp (unanimous)
• Approved $55,000 increase to Wildlife Science International contract, total $79,999 (unanimous)
• Approved $1,166,696.56 compa-ratio compensation package funded from 2024 vacancy savings (unanimous)
• Approved new pay structure implementation for fall 2024 (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners - Work Session

The Garfield County Board of County Commissioners work session scheduled for September 10, 2024 was cancelled. No agenda items were selected for discussion or decision.

Board of County Commissioners

The Garfield County Board of Commissioners will discuss updates from the Northwest Colorado Energy Initiative and several public‑interest items. They will hold a public hearing on a special events permit for WindWalkers Equine Assisted Learning and Therapy Center’s Wranglers and Rhinestones event on September 21, 2024. Additional agenda items include setting survey boundaries and a public hearing for a brewpub liquor license, and several contract renewals and award recommendations.

• Special Events Permit: WindWalkers event at 1030 County Road 102, Carbondale, Sep 21, 2024 (applicants Gabrielle Greeves, Natasha Gitlitz)
• Survey boundaries & public hearing for Brewpub liquor license for Carbondale Beer Works LLC dba The Garage, 7025 Hwy 82, Glenwood Springs (applicant Patrice Fuller)
• Renew contract with Axon Enterprise for body‑worn camera software for the Garfield County Sheriff’s Office
• Renew contract with Peak Performance Copier & Supply Inc. for Laserfiche annual subscription and support
• Award contract to Advanced Network Management for UCS data‑center refresh hardware and services

The Board approved several contracts and actions, including the 2025 health insurance option 2, two airport contracts with Armstrong (business plan and master plan), a supplemental budget for airport maintenance, a landfill contract increase, and a private activity bond allocation. The bond allocation passed 2-1 with Chairman Martin dissenting. The board also approved a special events permit for WindWalkers, set a public hearing for a neighborhood survey, and approved consent agenda items, with some items pulled for discussion.

• Approved 2025 health insurance option 2 (unanimous)
• Approved Release to Contract 1 with Armstrong for airport business plan ($128,680)
• Approved Release to Contract 2 with Armstrong for airport master plan ($656,439)
• Approved supplemental budget for airport maintenance ($55,665)
• Approved contract increase with Wagner Equipment for landfill maintenance ($70,000)
• Approved private activity bond allocation to CHFA ($3,916,783) (2-1)
• Approved special events permit for WindWalkers Wranglers and Rhinestones event (Sept 21, 2024)
• Set public hearing for Oct 7, 2024 for neighborhood survey boundaries

Planning Commission

The Garfield County Planning Commission will hold a work session to review land use and development code topics such as solar energy standards, the use table, and the Comprehensive Plan. The meeting also includes a Community Development Department update and routine items like approval of minutes.

• Work Session on Land Use and Development Code Topics (Solar Energy Standards, Use Table, Comprehensive Plan)
• Community Development Department Update
• Approval of Minutes for July 24, 2024

The Garfield County Planning Commission held a routine meeting with no substantive decisions. They approved the July 24, 2024 minutes as submitted, received a staff presentation on 2023 and 2024 building and planning statistics, and discussed potential future text amendments to the Land Use and Development Code as well as the need to update the Comprehensive Plan 2030. No formal actions were taken on these items.

• Approved minutes of July 24, 2024, as submitted

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on an appeal of an administrative interpretation concerning a zoning violation at 30 St. Finnbar Farm Rd (parcel 239131318007) located about two miles east of Carbondale. It will also consider authorizing the Chairman to sign a resolution approving a variance from the 50‑foot front‑yard setback for a lot on an arterial street at parcel 239327400027, about half a mile east of Carbondale. Routine agenda items include approval of minutes from October 23, 2023, election of officers, and adjournment.

• Public hearing on appeal of administrative interpretation for zoning violation at 30 St. Finnbar Farm Rd (parcel 239131318007)
• Resolution to approve a 50‑foot front‑yard setback variance for a lot on an arterial street (parcel 239327400027)
• Approval of minutes for October 23, 2023
• Election of officers
• Other business (no detailed items listed)

The Board of Adjustment approved the Ranch at Roaring Fork HOA's appeal of the administrative interpretation regarding a sign violation, finding the sign consistent with county code. A motion to deny the appeal on the fence issue failed, and a subsequent motion to approve the fence appeal also failed, leaving the director's interpretation on the fence upheld. The board also authorized the chairman to sign a resolution approving a variance for a property east of Carbondale.

• Approved appeal of administrative interpretation on sign violation, finding sign consistent with 4-117c (motion carried)
• Denied appeal of administrative interpretation on fence issue (motion failed)
• Approved variance from 50-foot front yard setback for parcel #239327400027 (unanimous voice vote)

Board of County Commissioners - Work Session

The Garfield County Board of County Commissioners will hold a work session to hear citizen comments. Attendees will receive a presentation on the Total Compensation Update from Evergreen Solutions and a discussion of health plan options presented by Jessica Roberts. No formal decisions are scheduled; the meeting is informational.

• Citizen comments: Total Compensation Update – Evergreen Solutions
• Citizen comments: Health Plan Options – presentation by Jessica Roberts
• Roll call of commissioners
• Pledge of allegiance
• Moment of silence

Board of County Commissioners - Meeting

The Board of County Commissioners will discuss airport infrastructure grants and commercial development at the Rifle Garfield County Airport. The meeting also includes reviews of human services outcomes, public health updates, and land use modifications.

• Grant offers for Federal Airport Infrastructure Grant ($590,795) and State of Colorado Division of Aeronautics Discretionary Aviation Grant ($32,779.00)
• Request for Concept Plans for private and/or commercial airport facilities at Rifle Garfield County Airport
• Final Plat Approval for Oak Meadows Phase III Filing 4
• Liquor license renewal for Battlement Grocery dba Clark’s Market at 71 Sipprelle Drive, Parachute
• Contract award to Glenwood Insurance Agency for Workers’ Compensation Insurance broker services

The Board approved the final plat for Oak Meadows Phase III Filing 4, including the Affordable Housing Plan and Subdivision Improvement Agreement, and authorized the Chairman to sign. They also approved moving forward with a Request for Concept Plans for private/commercial airport facilities at the Rifle Garfield County Airport, and accepted federal and state airport grants totaling $623,574. Other approvals included the County Board of Equalization adjustments, consent agenda items, EFT/EBT disbursements, a CORE Services Plan, a salary promotion, an ambulance licensing resolution amendment, an airport business plan, and a workers' compensation insurance broker contract.

• Approved County Board of Equalization adjustments for tax year 2024 (carried)
• Approved consent agenda items 1-5, including bills, payroll, interfund reimbursement, liquor license renewal for Clark's Market, and Maves Subdivision plat (carried)
• Approved EFT/EBT disbursement for July in amount of $1,890,402.87 (carried)
• Approved CORE Services Plan for Child Welfare programs for FY July 1, 2024 - June 30, 2025 (carried)
• Approved promotion of candidate above mid-point for PHN II position (carried)
• Amended resolution to opt-in for local approval of ambulance licenses (2-1)
• Approved final plat for Oak Meadows Phase III Filing 4 with Affordable Housing Plan and Subdivision Improvement Agreement (carried)
• Approved Request for Concept Plans for airport development at Rifle Garfield County Airport (carried)

BOCC - Joint Work Session with Town of Parachute

The Garfield County Board of County Commissioners and the Town of Parachute are meeting for a joint work session. The session includes citizen comments and updates on local infrastructure and industry.

• Parachute Trails update
• County Road 215 update
• Oil & Gas update
• Parachute Urban Renewal Authority (URA) progress

Planning Commission - CANCELLED

The Garfield County Planning Commission meeting scheduled for August 14, 2024 was cancelled. No applications were slated for hearing. No agenda items were selected for discussion.

Board of County Commissioners

The Garfield County Board of County Commissioners will consider routine consent‑agenda items, approve bills, and discuss several specific proposals. Items include awarding a sole‑source contract to Valley Meals and More for meal delivery services, reviewing third‑quarter discretionary grant awards, and evaluating requests related to landfill fee reductions, a remote communications site agreement with Pano AI Inc, and a lease amendment for Rifle Jet Center. The meeting also includes updates from the County Manager and County Attorney.

• Award sole‑source contract to Valley Meals and More for meal delivery services – Procurement Department
• Third Quarter Discretionary Grant Awards – multiple grant requests attached
• Request reduction of landfill fees for the City of Rifle's 16th Annual Fall Cleanup
• Approval of Remote Communications Site Utilization agreement with Pano AI Inc – Anvil Points
• First Amendment to Commercial Hangar Land Lease and Operating Agreement for Rifle Jet Center, LLC d/b/a Atlantic Aviation

The Board approved all consent agenda items, including a sole source contract for meal delivery. They approved $22,450 in discretionary grants, a 50% landfill fee reduction for Rifle's fall cleanup, a site utilization agreement with Pano AI, and an airport lease amendment for Atlantic Aviation. They also accepted the 2023 financial report and approved $59,697.50 in road repairs for Travelers Highlands.

• Approved consent agenda items 1-4, including sole source contract to Valley Meals and More (unanimous)
• Approved $22,450 in discretionary grants, with Valley Senior Center changed to Garfield Housing Authority (unanimous)
• Approved 50% landfill fee reduction for Rifle's 16th Annual Fall Cleanup on Sept 16 and 23 (unanimous)
• Approved remote communications site utilization agreement with Pano AI Inc. for Anvil Points (unanimous)
• Approved first amendment to commercial hangar lease for Atlantic Aviation, adding 112,378 sq ft for $6,312.57 (unanimous)
• Accepted 2023 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and auditor's letter (unanimous)
• Approved $59,697.50 road repair quote from Energy Field Services for Travelers Highlands (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners - Work Session

The Garfield County Board of County Commissioners will hold a work session to review healthy food and beverage workplace meeting guidelines and related communication plans. The session includes a citizen comment period for Emily Stanton regarding these guidelines.

• Citizen comment on healthy food and beverage workplace meeting guidelines
• Review of healthy beverage workplace meeting guidelines
• Review of budget example for healthy beverage policy
• Review of communication plan for healthy food and beverage guidelines

Board of County Commissioners

The Garfield County Board of County Commissioners will hold a regular work session covering a range of items, including contract renewals, grant funding, and land‑use approvals. Key decisions include authorizing an oil and gas development permit for two natural gas wells on Parcel 2137-321-00-008, renewing the air‑quality monitoring contract with Air Resource Specialists, and approving supplemental election‑security funding. The agenda also contains discretionary grant requests for community groups and a third supplemental budget presentation.

• Authorize a Resolution approving an Oil and Gas Development Permit for two natural gas wells (Parcel 2137-321-00-008, ~16 miles NW of De Beque) – Chevron USA
• Renew contract with Air Resource Specialists, Inc. for air quality monitoring services
• Award sole source contract to CaseWorthy, Inc. for CMA software to the Department of Human Services
• Approve $71,784.70 pass‑through and $27,602.71 matching funds for the 2024 Election Improvement Grant
• Consider discretionary grant requests totaling $21,450 for organizations such as Roaring Fork Conservancy, Valley Senior Center, and Garfield County Search and Rescue

The Board approved joining a lawsuit against the state concerning the local government severance tax fund, and approved purchasing a 1-bedroom Habitat for Humanity unit for county employee housing (2-1). They also approved the 2024 third supplemental budget, an election security grant, and several discretionary grants. The Oak Meadows Phase III Filing 4 final plat was continued to allow for an affordable housing plan.

• Approved joining lawsuit against state over local government severance tax fund (unanimous)
• Approved $150,000 purchase of 1-bedroom Habitat for Humanity unit for county employees (2-1)
• Approved 2024 third supplemental budget with $499,302 revenue and $244,181 expenditure increases (unanimous)
• Approved $71,784.70 election security grant with $27,602.71 match from general fund (unanimous)
• Approved discretionary grants: $1,000 Roaring Fork Conservancy, $1,350 Valley Senior Center, $5,000 GCSAR, $5,000 AZYEP, $5,000 Youthentity, $5,000 Glenwood Springs Arts Council (unanimous)
• Approved flagpole installation at Veterans Coalition office under $10,000 (unanimous)
• Appointed Lisa Carpenter to Community Corrections Board (unanimous)
• Continued Oak Meadows Phase III Filing 4 final plat for affordable housing plan (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider a Location and Extent Application for Xcel Energy. The proposal involves the Mitchell Creek to Rifle Ute Substation Transmission Line 6584 Rebuild Project.

• Public hearing for Xcel Energy's Mitchell Creek to Rifle Ute Substation Transmission Line 6584 Rebuild Project
• Project location spans from Devereaux Rd. in Glenwood Springs to Airport Rd. in Rifle
• Project alignment involves the I-70 corridor and County Roads 134, 96, 368, 335, 311, 331, 346, 315, and 352

The Garfield County Planning Commission voted to recommend approval of Xcel Energy's Location and Extent application for the Mitchell Creek to Rifle Ute Substation Transmission Line 6584 Rebuild Project. The motion included specific amendments to conditions #4, #6, and #10. The recommendation will be forwarded to the Board of County Commissioners for final decision.

• Approved minutes for May 22, 2024 meeting
• Recommended approval of Xcel Energy transmission line rebuild project with conditions (unanimous roll call vote)
• Amended condition #4 to align with staff report
• Amended condition #6 to require securing easements before construction on any property
• Amended condition #10 to require Temporary Use Permits for staging areas

Board of Adjustment - CANCELLED

The Garfield County Board of Adjustment meeting scheduled for July 22, 2024 was cancelled. No applications were slated for hearing, and no agenda items were selected for discussion.

Board of County Commissioners - Meeting

The Garfield County Board of County Commissioners will discuss a range of items, including routine consent agenda approvals and a liquor license renewal for Honey Butter LLC. They will consider designating the county's 2024 Private Activity Bond funds for the Glenwood Gardens affordable‑housing project and awarding a contract to Savio House for home‑based intervention services. The meeting also includes public hearings on an oil‑and‑gas development permit, a small solar energy system, and a multi‑unit dwelling project.

• Allocate 2024 Private Activity Bonds to Glenwood Gardens affordable‑housing project
• Award contract to Savio House for home‑based intervention services
• Renew liquor license for Honey Butter LLC at 155 Highway 133, Carbondale
• Public hearing on Chevron oil and gas development permit in Resource Lands Zone District (Parcel 2137-321-00-008)
• Public hearing on Iron Mountain Apartments limited‑impact permit at 6916 Hwy 82, Glenwood Springs

The Garfield County Board of Commissioners approved an Oil and Gas Development Permit for Chevron USA in the Resource Lands Zone District, with modified conditions. They denied a land use change permit for a small solar energy system in the rural zone district. The Board also approved a $50,511.96 tax abatement refund, a contract with Savio House not to exceed $54,096, and designated 2024 private activity bond allocation to the Glenwood Gardens affordable housing project on a 2-1 vote. A public hearing for a multi-unit dwelling was continued to August 19, 2024.

• Approved abatement refund of taxes #24-160 for account R040212, $50,511.96
• Approved consent agenda items 1-6; removed items 7 and 8 for discussion
• Approved second extension of BLM Standstill Agreement, deadline to October 31, 2024
• Approved contract with Savio House for home-based intervention services, not to exceed $54,096
• Approved June EFT/EBT disbursements of $1,064,525.74
• Approved MOU between Human Services and Public Health for shared positions
• Approved Advisory Committee roster for Community Services Block Grant funding
• Approved Chafee and Colorado Foster Youth Successful Transition to Adulthood Grant Program

Board of County Commissioners - Site Visit

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Planning Commission - CANCELLED

The Garfield County Planning Commission meeting scheduled for July 10, 2024, has been cancelled. There were no applications scheduled to be heard at this time.

Board of County Commissioners

The Board will consider updates to the Land Use and Development Code regarding solar energy and oil and gas regulations. The meeting also includes reviews of 2025 revenue projections, budget strategy, and several liquor license applications.

• Amendments to the 2013 Land Use and Development Code (Solar and Oil/Gas)
• Review of 2025 revenue projections and budget strategy
• Special Event Permit for Carbondale Clay Center's 'Clay & Moonlight' event
• Liquor license transfer for Callahan's at Battlement Mesa Golf Club
• Abatement hearing for Account R006987 DJD Trust

The Board of County Commissioners approved amendments to the Oil and Gas text in the Land Use and Development Code and adopted the 2025 holiday calendar. Several special event liquor licenses were granted, and a property tax abatement request was denied.

• Approved Oil and Gas text amendments in article 9 and name change from COGCC to ECMC
• Denied Land Use and Development Code amendments for Solar Energy Systems
• Denied tax abatement #24-157 for account #R006987 (DJD Trust)
• Approved special event liquor license for Carbondale Clay Center (July 13)
• Approved special event liquor license for Aspen Valley Hospital fundraiser (August 18)
• Approved Hotel & Restaurant liquor license for Parachute/Battlement Mesa Park & Recreation District
• Adopted 2025 Holiday Calendar including 11 official holidays
• Approved request to auction three surplus vehicles from the landfill

Board of County Commissioners

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Board of County Commissioners - Work Session

The Board will discuss 2025 revenue projections and budget strategy. The session also includes a presentation on the county's cybersecurity incident response plan and a proposed migration to a .gov domain. Additionally, commissioners will discuss Carbondale Rodeo traffic management and home delivered meals.

• Carbondale Rodeo parking and traffic management discussion
• Direction regarding Home Delivered Meals
• IT presentation on Cyber Security Incident Response Plan
• Migration from .com to .gov domain name
• 2025 revenue projections and budget strategy

Board of County Commissioners

The Board will hold a public hearing regarding a land use change permit for a solar energy system at 584 CR 331. The meeting also includes discussions on contract renewals and appointments to the Planning Commission and Board of Adjustment.

• Public hearing for a small solar energy system at 584 CR 331
• $7,500 payment approval for Rural Public Lands County Council update
• Contract award to GMCO, LLC for 2024 Chipseal Projects
• Liquor license modification and tasting permit for Catherine Store in Carbondale
• Appointments for Planning Commission and Board of Adjustment vacancies

The Garfield County Board of Commissioners approved a $7,500 payment for lobbyist updates, liquor license modifications and tastings permits for Catherine Store, and multiple consent agenda items including contracts for nutrition programs and road projects. The board also appointed Wes Miller to the Planning Commission and Luke Godsa to the Board of Adjustment, while continuing an administrative review hearing to July 16.

• Approved $7,500.00 payment for the 2024 Rural Public Lands County Council 2nd Quarter update
• Approved modification of premises for Catherine Store retail liquor store license
• Approved tastings permit for Catherin Store Wine and Liquor Inc.
• Approved consent agenda minus items 12 and 13
• Renewed contract with Alan Kokish Inc., dba Aspen Chef for Older Adults Nutrition Program in the amount of $172,591.00
• Renewed contract with the City of Rifle for Older Adults Nutrition Program in the amount of $182,500.00
• Appointed Wes Miller as an associate member of the Garfield County Planning Commission with a term expiring December 31, 2025
• Appointed Luke Godsa to the County Board of Adjustment

Planning Commission - CANCELLED

The Planning Commission meeting scheduled for June 26, 2024, has been cancelled. There were no applications scheduled to be heard at this time.

Board of Adjustment - CANCELLED

The Garfield County Board of Adjustment meeting scheduled for June 24, 2024, was cancelled. There were no applications scheduled to be heard.

BOCC - Joint Work Session with Town of Carbondale

The Garfield County Board of County Commissioners and the Town of Carbondale are holding a joint work session. The agenda includes citizen comments regarding regional housing, homelessness services, the Carbondale Rodeo, and a geothermal project.

• Regional Housing Coalition
• Valley Alliance to End Homelessness/transitional housing services
• Carbondale Rodeo Update
• Update on the Geothermal project

Board of County Commissioners - Meeting

The Board will hold a public hearing on amendments to the 2013 Land Use and Development Code regarding solar energy and oil and gas. The meeting also includes discussions on jail healthcare contracts and appointments for local commissions. Additionally, the Board will review May 2024 human services disbursements.

• Public hearing for amendments to the 2013 Land Use and Development Code regarding solar energy and oil and gas
• Contract renewal with CorrHealth, LLC for medical and mental health services at the county jail
• Approval of $1,080,660.12 in total EFT/EBT disbursements for May 2024
• Minor PUD modification for a telecommunication tower at Aspen Glen
• Sole source contract award to Colorado River BOCES for a behavior support coordinator

The Board approved a contract renewal with CorrHealth LLC for jail medical services, not to exceed $2,400,447.36. They also approved a minor PUD modification to allow a Verizon Wireless tower at Aspen Glen and authorized letters regarding Sunlight Mountain Resort and BLM sage grouse comments. A public hearing on Land Use Code amendments was continued to July 8, and a Planning Commission appointment was deferred to the next meeting.

• Approved CorrHealth LLC jail healthcare contract renewal (not to exceed $2,400,447.36)
• Approved minor PUD modification for Aspen Glen telecommunication tower
• Approved EFT/EBT disbursements totaling $1,080,660.12
• Authorized purchase of Battlement Mesa air quality data logger ($3,225)
• Extended grant-funded disease investigation employee position through Dec 31, 2024
• Ratified Chairman's signature on BLM Greater Sage Grouse comments
• Approved letter stating no Land Use Permits required for Sunlight Mountain Resort
• Continued Land Use Code amendment hearing to July 8

Board of County Commissioners

The Board will consider a request from the Colorado River District for $2 million to $4 million to purchase water rights for the Shoshone Permanency Project. The agenda also includes reviewing contract renewals for inmate medical services and adolescent mediation. Additionally, commissioners may discuss county real estate sales in an executive session.

• $2M–$4M funding request for Shoshone water rights purchase
• Temporary liquor license for Callahan's at Battlement Mesa Golf Club
• Contract renewal with CorrHealth, LLC for inmate medical services
• Review of agreement with Justice Works CO, LLC for adolescent mediation
• Appointment of a county representative to the Urban Renewal Authority Commission

The Board of County Commissioners appropriated $3 million as a pledge for the purchase of water rights for the Shoshone Permanency Project. The Board also issued a temporary liquor license for Callahan's at Battlement Mesa Golf Club and appointed a representative to the Parachute Urban Renewal Authority.

• Appropriated $3 million pledge for Shoshone water rights
• Approved 120-day temporary liquor license for Parachute/Battlement Mesa Park and Recreation District dba Callahan's at Battlement Mesa Golf Club
• Set July 8, 2024, as public hearing date for Callahan's liquor license ownership transfer
• Appointed Commissioner Mike Samson to the Parachute Urban Renewal Authority
• Approved 2025 Budget Calendar
• Approved consent agenda items 5.b.1 through 5.b.5
• Continued CorrHealth, LLC inmate medical services contract renewal to first week of July

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will review a presentation regarding the county's five-year claims loss history and recommendations to reduce claim frequency and severity. The board will also review eScribe minutes and agendas.

• Presentation on five-year claims loss history and cost drivers
• Presentation of eScribe minutes and agenda

Board of County Commissioners

The Garfield County Board of County Commissioners will hold a work session and regular meeting to consider land-use permits, contracts, and routine consent items. A public hearing is scheduled for a Limited Impact Land Use Change Permit for a multi-unit dwelling at 6916 Hwy 82, Glenwood Springs. The board will also consider appointments, fee waivers, and several consent agenda items including contracts and property approvals.

• Public hearing for Limited Impact Land Use Change Permit for multi-unit dwelling at 6916 Hwy 82, Glenwood Springs (File No. LIPA 11-23-8987)
• Contract award to OJ Watson, Inc. for upfitting one sign truck and one plow truck
• Sole source contract with TK Elevator for elevator maintenance in Rifle and Glenwood Springs offices
• Approval of Dotson Minor Subdivision creating two lots (10.720 and 2.237 acres) at 5473 County Road 320
• Fairgrounds fee waiver requests for Rocky Mountain Baptist Church and Flat Top Church

The Board approved two tax abatements for JRS Holdings LLC totaling $28,750.48 and passed a 14-item consent agenda including contract awards and subdivision plats. Additionally, the Board appointed members to the Planning Commission and Board of Adjustment.

• Approved $10,093.08 tax abatement for JRS Holdings LLC (account R010161)
• Approved $17,657.40 tax abatement for JRS Holdings LLC (account R100172)
• Approved 14-item consent agenda including bills, payroll, and contract awards
• Approved Fairgrounds fee waivers for Rocky Mountain Baptist Church and Flat Top Church
• Approved $12,500 modification to Good Neighbor Agreement with US Forest Service
• Approved MOU between Garfield County and US Department of Agriculture Forest Service
• Appointed Daniel Adams to Planning Commission, John Kuersten to Board of Adjustment (regular), and Caleb Waller to Board of Adjustment (associate)
• Approved $425,608 partial release of Letter of Credit for Halfmoon Village Subdivision

Planning Commission

The Garfield County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on proposed amendments to the 2013 Land Use and Development Code, specifically regarding Solar Energy Systems and Oil and Gas regulations in Articles 7, 9, and 15. The meeting will also include approval of previous minutes and other business.

• Public hearing on text amendments to the Land Use and Development Code for Solar Energy Systems and Oil and Gas regulations
• Applicant: Garfield County Community Development
• Proposed changes affect Articles 7, 9, and 15 of the code

Board of County Commissioners

The Garfield County Board of County Commissioners is meeting to consider a hotel and restaurant liquor license for Brickhouse Pizzeria in Parachute, a continued public hearing on a condominium plat for five hangar units at the Rifle airport, and several land subdivision and boundary correction requests near Rifle and Silt. The board will also review routine consent agenda items, human services reports, and multiple airport hangar lease and sublease actions.

• Public hearing: Hotel & Restaurant liquor license for Rolling Fork Grill LLC DBA Brickhouse Pizzeria, 71 & 77 Tamarisk Trail, Parachute
• Continued public hearing: Condominium plat for 5 hangar units at 375 County Road 352, Rifle Garfield County Airport (File CICA-03-24-9002)
• Basic Correction Exemption and Minor Subdivision for 12.956-acre parcel at 5473 County Road 320, Rifle (Applicants: Patricia and Kirk Dotson)
• Basic Correction Exemption and Amended Final Plat for parcels at 419 and 415 County Road 250, Silt (Applicants: Michael and Cherry Watts, Zang Family Trust)
• Multiple approvals for GarCo Premier Hangars LLC subleases and lease amendments at Rifle Garfield County Airport

Board of County Commissioners

The Garfield County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting with a work session, consent agenda, and public hearings. They will consider property tax abatements, grant awards, liquor license renewal, and a condominium plat for hangar units at the Rifle airport. The agenda includes both action items and public hearings.

• Abatement hearings for Sopris LLC (Account R083359) and Valley View Hospital (Account R312051)
• Grant award of $10,260.06 from Electronic Recording Technology Board for recording equipment upgrade
• Supplemental request of $20,000 for CSU Foundation – Garfield County Education Center
• Public hearing for 5 hangar condominium units at 375 County Road 352, Rifle (File CICA-03-24-9002)
• Consent agenda includes liquor license renewal for Trappers Lake Lodge and several subdivision plats

Board of County Commissioners

The Garfield County Board of Commissioners will consider a resolution authorizing litigation against the State of Colorado over HB 19-1124 and HB 23-1100. The board will also discuss adding two sheriff's office positions funded by a state grant, a $377,524 co-responder contract, and several liquor license applications and public hearings. Numerous discretionary grant requests and routine consent agenda items are also scheduled.

• Resolution to join litigation against Colorado over HB 19-1124 and HB 23-1100
• Request to add two full-time Sheriff's Office positions (JBBS Case Manager and Certified Addictions Specialist), fully state-grant funded
• Request to approve $377,524 state contract for Co-Responder program (FY 2024-2025)
• Public hearing for Special Events Permit liquor license for Carbondale Wild West Rodeo (Thursdays, June 6–Aug 22, 2024)
• Discretionary grant requests totaling $39,400 for local schools and nonprofits

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners is holding a special meeting with the Garfield County Library Board to interview candidates for a Trustee position on the Garfield County Library District Board of Trustees. They will consider recommending a specific candidate for appointment. This item was rescheduled from April 2, 2024.

• Interview and consider candidates for Garfield County Library District Board of Trustees
• Consider making a recommendation to appoint a specific candidate

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners is holding a special meeting to consider a suggested structure and process for appointing a Garfield County Library District Trustee and to provide direction on related questions. The board will also hold an executive session to receive legal advice on potential litigation involving HB 19-1124 and HB 23-1100, a lawsuit filed by El Paso and Douglas Counties, and negotiations for real estate purchase in the Rifle area.

• Consideration of structure and process for Library District Trustee appointment
• Executive session on legal advice regarding HB 19-1124 and HB 23-1100
• Discussion of lawsuit filed by El Paso and Douglas Counties (Denver District Court Case 24CV31125)
• Legal advice on real estate purchase negotiations in the Rifle area

Board of County Commissioners

The Garfield County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting with public hearings on two special event liquor licenses, an abatement hearing, and a 2nd amended appropriation of funds for 2024. They will also consider several contracts, including road striping, tasers, and a compensation study, plus updates from county departments and human services agencies.

• Abatement hearing for Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park (Abatement #24-088)
• Special event liquor license for Parachute Battlement Mesa Parks & Rec (Men's League Icebreaker, Kiwanis Scramble)
• Special event liquor license for Colorado River Valley Chamber of Commerce awards dinner
• Contract award to Straight Stripe Painting for road striping (amount not specified)
• Sole source contract to Axon Enterprise for tasers (amount not specified)

Planning Commission

The Garfield County Planning Commission is holding a public hearing to consider a sketch plan for a major subdivision that would divide a 27.52-acre parcel into 5 lots on Silt Mesa, about 1.5 miles north of Silt. The meeting also includes a work session on land use and development code topics, plus approval of prior minutes. The agenda is otherwise routine.

• Public hearing on sketch plan for major subdivision of 27.52 acres into 5 lots (File No. SSPA-04-23-8957, Parcel No. 212736100052)
• Applicant: Red Dog LLC, represented by Mark Chain Consulting
• Work session on Community Development quarterly update and land use code topics
• Approval of minutes from January 10, 2024

Board of County Commissioners

The Garfield County Board of County Commissioners will hold a regular meeting with a work session, public hearings on two liquor license applications, and a consent agenda of routine contracts. They will also consider a letter of support for a ditch rehabilitation grant and a 4-H donation request, and may enter executive session for legal advice on two lawsuits.

• Emergency contract award to Greyco Customs for upfitting 12 2024 Sheriff's Office vehicles
• Public hearing: Fermented Malt Beverage and Wine liquor license for Elk Creek Campground, 581 County Road 241, New Castle
• Public hearing: Special Events Permit liquor license for WindWalkers' Kentucky Derby event at Spring Creeks Ranch, 644 Cowen Dr., Carbondale
• Consent agenda: Professional Services Agreement with Armstrong Consultants; furniture contract with Office Outfitters for DHS; sole source contract to Transwest for a 2024 Westar 47X plow truck; upfitting contract with Holman
• Request for letter of support for East Mesa Ditch Co. rehabilitation grant from Colorado River District

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners is holding a work session to discuss several airport-related items and a potential new urban renewal authority. They will consider forming a Parachute Urban Renewal Authority, amendments to Rifle Garfield County Airport minimum standards, and a scope of work for airport planning. No final decisions are expected at this work session.

• Discussion of possible formation of a Parachute Urban Renewal Authority (URA)
• Amendments to Rifle Garfield County Airport minimum standards for condominium development and unit owner associations
• Clarification request on airport minimum standards for mechanics, hours, and personnel
• Draft scope of work for Airport Master Plan and Airport Business Plan
• Request for direction on delegating BOCC authority to sign airport applications and real estate contracts

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a regular meeting on April 1, 2024, at 8:00 a.m. in Glenwood Springs. Items include a public hearing on transferring a Hotel & Restaurant liquor license for The Rough Bar and Grill in Rifle, a request to continue Rifle Trustee interviews for the Garfield County Library District board, and a consent agenda covering bills, payroll, meeting minutes, vehicle purchases, roof replacement contracts, and other routine procurement actions. The county manager will also present action items on a front-end loader loan for Hubbard Mesa cleanup, a professional services agreement for hangar development, a real estate purchase contract for a property in Rifle, and a letter concerning local pesticide regulation under the Noxious Weed Act.

• Public hearing on transfer of Hotel & Restaurant/Optional liquor license for The Rough LLC DBA The Rough Bar and Grill at 3004 Highway 325, Rifle, CO 81650; applicant Robin Steffen
• Request to continue Rifle Trustee interviews for the Garfield County Library District’s Board of Trustees
• Recommendation to award contract to C.S.I. Motors Inc dba Pueblo Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram for three RAM trucks for the Motor Pool department
• Recommendation to award contract to Alpine Roofing LTD for three roof replacement projects at county buildings: 504 21st Street, 2014 Blake Ave, and 108 8th Street in Glenwood Springs
• Consideration of Real Estate Purchase Contract to acquire 450 W 11th St, Rifle, CO

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will consider adopting an ordinance prohibiting the sale, use, or possession of fireworks in unincorporated Garfield County. They will also vote on blanket tax abatements for Valley View Hospital Association for 2021 and 2022, and award multiple contracts for the Garfield County Fair and Rodeo, including ticket sales, security, and equipment purchases. The agenda includes consent items, public hearings, and an executive session for legal advice on real estate negotiations and library district appointments.

• Consideration of Ordinance No. 2024-1 prohibiting fireworks in unincorporated Garfield County
• Blanket abatements for Valley View Hospital Association for tax years 2021 and 2022 (Abatements #24-043 and #24-044)
• Award contract to San Juan Events LLC for ticket sales at Garfield County Fair and Rodeo
• Request for $60,000 in Conservation Trust Funds for improvements at Sam Caudill State Wildlife Area boat ramp
• Supplement request of $50,000 for program management services for airport development

The Board of County Commissioners, with Commissioner Jankovsky absent, approved Ordinance 2024-1 prohibiting the sale, use, or possession of fireworks in unincorporated Garfield County, with amendments requested by the County Attorney. The Board also approved two property tax abatements for Valley View Hospital Assn totaling $113,620.68, a 17-item consent agenda, and a resolution setting policy for Garfield County Public Library Board of Trustees appointments. Several funding requests were granted, including $60,000 for Colorado Parks and Wildlife boat ramp improvements and $50,000 for airport program management services.

• Adopted Ordinance 2024-1 prohibiting sale, use or possession of fireworks in unincorporated Garfield County, with legal amendments (2-0)
• Approved abatement #24-043 for Valley View Hospital Assn, $56,736.84 (2-0)
• Approved abatement #24-044 for Valley View Hospital Assn, $56,883.84 (2-0)
• Approved consent agenda items a through q, including bills, payroll, liquor license renewal for Aspen Glen Club, and multiple contracts (2-0)
• Adopted resolution on Garfield County policy on abandoned property (2-0)
• Approved EFT/EBT disbursements of $1,086,380.68 for February (2-0)
• Approved full-time status for Public Health position occupied by Mercedes Wilson, funded by COVID ELC 2.1 grant through July 2024 (2-0)
• Approved 2024 mosquito program IGA: $142,300 from Garfield County and $62,700 from municipal partners (2-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a work session to discuss proposed amendments to the Land Use and Development Code related to oil and gas regulations and solar energy system regulations. No votes or decisions are scheduled; this is a discussion-only item. The meeting includes roll call, pledge of allegiance, invocation, and citizen comments.

• Proposed amendments to Land Use and Development Code for oil and gas regulations
• Proposed amendments to Land Use and Development Code for solar energy system regulations
• Presentation by Community Development staff member Philp Berry, AICP
• Work session only — no formal action or vote listed

Board of County Commissioners

The Garfield County Board of Commissioners will consider a budget supplemental of $183,000 for two patrol reserve vehicles and their upfitting, and hold public hearings on two property tax abatement requests. The consent agenda includes contract renewals, a grant increase, and several property exemption resolutions.

• Sheriff's Office budget supplemental of $183,000 for two patrol reserve vehicles and upfitting
• Abatement hearing for R830078 (Natallia Kharkhal, #24-024)
• Abatement hearing for R009056 (Travis & Cresta Stewart, #24-025)
• Non-profit funding requests: $8,250 for Valley Senior Center and $11,000 for Youthentity
• Consent agenda includes contract renewals (High Country Engineering, Western Paper Distributors) and property exemption resolutions (Solinger-Miller, Callahan Subdivision, Morrisana Ranches)

The Board of County Commissioners denied a budget supplement for two patrol reserve vehicles. They approved two tax abatements and provided grant funding to the Valley Senior Center and Youthentity.

• Denied $183,000 budget supplement for two patrol reserve vehicles (2-1)
• Approved $15,205.20 tax abatement for R830078 Natallia Kharkhal (Unanimous)
• Approved $14,488.36 tax abatement for R009056 Travis & Cresta Stewart (Unanimous)
• Approved letter of support for Discovery Café grant application (Unanimous)
• Approved $8,250 non-profit general funding for Valley Senior Center (Unanimous)
• Approved $11,000 non-profit general funding for Youthentity (Unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items a-k, including contract renewals and property resolutions (Unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a regular work session and consider a resolution declaring Garfield County a non-sanctuary county. They will also hold public hearings on a special events liquor permit and a temporary liquor license transfer, and act on a consent agenda including contracts for software, voting system maintenance, gravel, a backhoe loader, and a demolition derby event. The board may enter executive session to discuss strategy regarding the Colorado River Water Conservation District's purchase of Shoshone water rights.

• Resolution declaring Garfield County a non-sanctuary county
• Public hearing on special events liquor permit for River Bridge Regional Center's Imagine event at Spring Creeks Ranch, Carbondale
• Public meeting on temporary liquor license for The Rough LLC dba The Rough Bar & Grill and transfer from Greenside Grill LLC
• Consent agenda includes award of contract to Advanced Network Management for Sheriff's Office software maintenance and Cisco server upgrade
• Executive session to discuss strategy on Shoshone water rights purchase from Public Service Company

The Board of County Commissioners passed a resolution declaring Garfield County a non-sanctuary county. The board also approved several liquor permits and awarded multiple procurement contracts, including a consultant for the Airport Master Plan.

• Approved resolution declaring Garfield County as a non-sanctuary county (Unanimous)
• Approved special events liquor permit for River Bridge Regional Center (Unanimous)
• Approved 120-day temporary liquor license for The Rough LLC (Unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including bills, payroll, and various vendor contracts (Unanimous)
• Approved Armstrong Consultants to prepare the Airport Master Plan (Unanimous)
• Approved renewal of fermented malt beverage & wine license for Kum& Go #906 (Unanimous)
• Approved purchase of Caterpillar 420 Backhoe Loader for Landfill Department (Unanimous)
• Approved Minor Subdivision Final Plat of Shelton Minor Subdivision (Unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a regular meeting on February 26, 2024, at 8:00 a.m. in Glenwood Springs. Key items include a discussion and request for a resolution opposing the USPS relocation of the Grand Junction Processing and Distribution Center to Denver, and a request for $500,000 in funding assistance for roundabout improvements at SH 6 in New Castle. The board will also consider several consent agenda items, including contracts for HVAC maintenance, a heavy haul truck, pretrial software, meeting management software, and as-needed medical services for inmates. The meeting includes updates from the County Manager and County Attorney, and an executive session regarding Garfield County Public Library District Board of Trustee appointment issues.

• Resolution opposing USPS relocation of Grand Junction Processing Center to Denver
• Request for $500,000 funding for roundabout improvements at SH 6 in New Castle
• Sole source contract with Mechanical Solutions, Inc. for HVAC controls maintenance
• Contract with 4 Rivers Equipment for a 30-ton heavy haul truck for the Landfill Department
• As-needed medical services contract for inmates with specialized medical needs for 2024

The Board of County Commissioners voted to manage the advertising, interviewing, and appointment process for the Library Board, starting with a vacancy in Rifle. Other actions included approving several procurement contracts and funding for local infrastructure and non-profits.

• Approved taking control of Library Board appointments, including advertising and interviewing (Unanimous)
• Approved $956,795.55 in EFT/EBT disbursements for January 2024 (Unanimous)
• Directed Town of New Castle to apply for FMLD funds for SH 6 roundabout improvements (Unanimous)
• Approved $15,000 in funding for Middle Colorado Watershed Council (Unanimous)
• Approved $100,000 budget supplement from oil & gas reserves for outside counsel (Unanimous)
• Approved lease boundary adjustment and amendments for parcel A-3 at Rifle Garfield County Airport (Unanimous)
• Approved contracts for HVAC maintenance, a 30 Ton Heavy Haul Truck, pretrial software, and agenda management (Unanimous)
• Directed staff to draft a letter opposing the USPS relocation of the Grand Junction Processing and Distribution Center (Unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Garfield County Board of Commissioners will consider a request from the Town of Carbondale for assistance regarding immigrants, set boundaries and a hearing date for a new liquor license at Elk Creek Campground, and vote on supplemental budgets totaling $123,000 for a temporary coroner position and an ADA parking lot at Sunnyside. The consent agenda includes routine approvals such as bills, contract awards, and a comment letter to the BLM on oil and gas management.

• Consider request from Town of Carbondale for immigrant assistance
• Set boundaries and hearing date (April 8, 2024) for Elk Creek Campground liquor license at 581 County Road 241, New Castle
• Supplemental budget of $61,000 for temporary coroner position and $62,000 for Sunnyside ADA parking lot
• Award contract to Frontier Paving for Sunnyside ADA Accessibility Ramps project
• Ratify comment letter to BLM on Draft Resource Management Plan for Big Game Habitat Conservation and Oil and Gas Management

The Garfield County Board of Commissioners approved a $30,000 package of first-quarter discretionary grants to seven organizations, waived $14,950 in fees for the Colorado Extreme Hockey program, and approved $62,000 in supplemental funds plus a contract of up to $146,485 for ADA improvements at the Sunnyside Retirement Center. The Board also set neighborhood petition boundaries and an April 8, 2024 public hearing for a liquor license application for Elk Creek Campground, approved hiring a Finance Administrator above mid-point at $100,000 retroactive to January 15, 2024, and approved $61,000 in supplemental funds for a six-month temporary full-time Coroner's Office position. All votes recorded were 2-0, with Commissioner Jankovsky excused after his agenda item.

• Approved $30,000 in first-quarter discretionary grants: $5,000 KSUN radio, $5,000 Roaring Fork Leadership, $3,500 West Elk Trails, $5,000 Glenwood Springs Summer of Music, $5,000 Rifle Rendezvous Festival, $2,500 Colorado Mountain College non-traditional scholarship, $5,000 Lower Valley Trail Association (2-0)
• Approved fee waiver of $14,950 for Colorado Extreme Hockey program 2024 use of outdoor arena (2-0)
• Approved $62,000 supplemental funds for Sunnyside ADA parking lot improvements (2-0)
• Awarded contract to Frontier Paving, Inc. not to exceed $146,485 for Sunnyside Retirement Center ADA Accessibility Ramps (2-0)
• Approved contract with Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP for assistance on Cumulative Impacts Rulemaking before the Colorado Energy and Carbon Management Commission (2-0)
• Approved hiring a Finance Administrator above mid-point at $100,000, retroactive to January 15, 2024 (2-0)
• Approved $61,000 supplemental budget for a six-month temporary full-time Coroner's Office position (2-0)
• Set neighborhood petition boundaries and April 8, 2024, 8 a.m. public hearing for Elk Creek Campground fermented malt beverage and wine retail liquor license (2-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a work session to discuss parking on county roads near the Gus Darien Rodeo Grounds with the Town of Carbondale. They will also receive a presentation from Two Rivers School and an update on an outdoor classroom project.

• Discussion on parking on County Roads surrounding the Gus Darien Rodeo Grounds with Eric Brendlinger and Mike Kennedy
• Two Rivers School presentation by Kevin White and students
• Update on Outdoor Classroom by Carla Farrand and consulting team

Board of County Commissioners

The Board will hold a first reading of an ordinance to ban the possession, use, and sale of fireworks. Commissioners will also consider non-profit funding requests, including $350,000 for Garfield County Clean Energy and $253,000 each for Colorado Animal Rescue and Journey Home Animal Care Center. The agenda includes a public hearing on the 1st amended 2024 budget and several land-use items, such as extension requests for the Elias Rural Land Development Exemption and the Scott Contracting Rifle Pit #1. The Board will also enter executive session to discuss litigation in the Estate of Oscar Canas and High Lonesome Ranch cases.

• First reading of an ordinance to ban the possession, use, and sale of fireworks.
• Non-profit funding requests: $350,000 for Garfield County Clean Energy, $253,000 for Colorado Animal Rescue (C.A.R.E.), $253,000 for Journey Home Animal Care Center, and $110,000 for Colorado River BOCES Association.
• Supplemental request for $128,000 for the Sheriff’s Office Fire Alarm System Upgrade.
• Public hearing on the 1st Amended Appropriation of Funds for 2024.
• Consideration of extension requests for the Elias Rural Land Development Exemption (352 Saddle Road, Glenwood Springs) and the Scott Contracting Rifle Pit #1 (5127 North County Road 346, Silt).

The Board approved the first amended appropriation for the 2024 budget, increasing expenditures by $6,898,123. Several non-profit general funding requests were granted, and the Board moved to first reading on an ordinance banning fireworks in unincorporated county areas.

• Approved 2024 budget supplement: $2,973,227 revenue increase and $6,898,123 expenditure increase (Unanimous)
• Approved $128,000 supplemental for Sheriff's Office fire alarm upgrade (Unanimous)
• Approved $95,000 Peace Officers Mental Health grant (Unanimous)
• Approved non-profit funding: $350,000 for Clean Energy, $253,000 each for CARE and Journey Home, and $110,000 for BOCES (Unanimous)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 2024-01 to ban fireworks in unincorporated county (Unanimous)
• Approved $531,356.40 partial release of security for Halfmoon Village (Unanimous)
• Approved $381,569.26 partial release of security for McClure River Ranch Zone District 1 (Unanimous)
• Approved $28,725 contract with Brickhouse Pizzeria for symposium catering (Unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Garfield County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting with a public hearing to sign the 2024 mill levies and revenues, followed by a consent agenda and action items. They will consider approving a $164,250 supplemental budget for CTSI insurance and a $814,206 agreement with CAPP, plus a $22,000 nonprofit grant to COVENTURE. The board will also discuss a Forest Service agreement for County Road 245 and enter an executive session on litigation.

• Public hearing to sign 2024 mill levies and revenues per CRS 39-1-111
• Approve $814,206 agreement with Colorado Counties Casualty and Property Pool (CAPP)
• Approve $164,250 supplemental budget for CTSI insurance premium
• Approve $22,000 nonprofit funding for COVENTURE
• Authorize purchase of 9 patrol vehicles for Sheriff's Office from Larry H Miller Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram 104th

The Board unanimously certified the 2024 budget year mill levies and revenues. They approved a $814,206 agreement with the Colorado Counties Casualty and Property Pool and authorized withholding $598,834 in excess 2023 sales tax. The Board also directed Road and Bridge to enter an agreement with the U.S. Forest Service for 8 miles of road reconstruction on County Road 245.

• Certified 2024 budget year mill levies and revenues (Unanimous)
• Approved $814,206 agreement with Colorado Counties Casualty and Property Pool (Unanimous)
• Approved $164,250 supplemental budget for CTSI insurance premium (Unanimous)
• Withhold $598,834 in 2023 sales tax excess in 2024 (Unanimous)
• Direct Road and Bridge to enter agreement with U.S. Forest Service for County Road 245 reconstruction (Unanimous)
• Approve $22,000 general funding for COVENTURE (Unanimous)
• Approve EFT/EBT disbursements totaling $940,179.08 for December 2023 (Unanimous)
• Approve intergovernmental agreement with Pitkin County for child support enforcement, not to exceed $25,000 (Unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to review a Location and Extent application from Xcel Energy for rebuilding an electric transmission line between Glenwood Springs and Mitchell Creek. The meeting also includes approval of past minutes, election of officers, and a department update.

• Public hearing on Xcel Energy's Glenwood Springs to Mitchell Creek Electric Transmission Line Rebuild Project
• Approval of minutes from September 27, 2023 and November 8, 2023
• Election of officers for the Planning Commission
• Community Development Department update and follow-up on recent work-session

The Planning Commission recommended approval for the location and extent of the Glenwood Springs to Mitchell Creek Xcel Energy Electric Transmission Line Rebuild Project. The recommendation includes specific findings and conditions of approval with one wording change. The commission also re-elected its current officers.

• Recommended approval of Location and Extent for Xcel Energy Electric Transmission Line Rebuild Project (Unanimous)
• Approved minutes from September 27, 2023 and November 8, 2023
• Re-elected Keith Lammey (Chair), John Kuersten (Vice-Chair), and Eric Rudd (Secretary) (Unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Garfield County Board of County Commissioners will hold a regular meeting with a work session, consent agenda, and action items. They will consider approving contracts, funding requests, liquor license renewals, and a supplemental budget request, as well as discuss legal matters in executive session.

• Approve $814,206 agreement with Colorado Counties Casualty and Property Pool (CAPP) for 2024
• Approve $164,250 supplemental budget for CTSI insurance premium
• Approve $95,000 Peace Officer Mental Health Grant pass-through for LE counseling
• Renew liquor licenses for Mountain Man Saloon and Ironbridge Grill
• Approve $74,250 for Youth Zone juvenile diversion services and $11,000 for 5Point Film Festival

The Board of County Commissioners approved all consent agenda items a through i, including liquor license renewals, a 2024 investment advisory contract renewal, the 2023 Highway Users Tax Fund road inventory, and a $95,000 state Peace Officer Mental Health Grant. It also approved a $11,405 joint funding agreement with the U.S. Geological Survey for Colorado River water-quality monitoring and 2024 non-profit funding of $74,250 to YouthZone and $11,000 to 5Points Film Festival. A public hearing for a liquor license for Rolling Fork Grill LLC DBA Brickhouse Pizzeria was rescheduled to February 5, 2024. Two items — a $164,250 supplemental budget request for CTSI insurance and an $814,206 agreement with the Colorado Counties Casualty and Property Pool — were postponed to a later meeting, and the Board entered executive session on litigation and real property matters.

• Rescheduled public hearing for Rolling Fork Grill LLC DBA Brickhouse Pizzeria liquor license to February 5, 2024 (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items a through i, including liquor license renewals for Mountain Man Saloon and Ironbridge Grill, 2024 investment advisory contract renewal with Public Trust Advisors, 2023 HUTF road inventory, and $95,000 Peace Officer Mental Health Grant (unanimous)
• Approved $11,405 joint funding agreement with U.S. Geological Survey for Colorado River water-quality monitoring (unanimous)
• Approved $74,250 non-profit general funding for YouthZone juvenile diversion services (unanimous)
• Approved $11,000 non-profit general funding for 5Points Film Festival (unanimous)
• Postponed $164,250 supplemental budget request for CTSI insurance premium to a later meeting
• Postponed $814,206 agreement with Colorado Counties Casualty and Property Pool to a later meeting
• Entered executive session on Estate of Oscar Canas v. Board of County Commissioners litigation and real property/contract matters (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Garfield County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting on January 2, 2024, to consider a consent agenda with numerous routine items, including contract renewals and a large solar energy system permit. They will also hold a public hearing on a proposed 7-lot subdivision in New Castle and discuss a $35,000 budget supplement for the Junior Livestock Sale.

• Public hearing on sketch plan for 7-lot subdivision at 24 County Road 138, New Castle (34.7 acres)
• Limited Impact Land Use Change Permit for 88-acre solar project at 3701 County Road 215, Parachute (Caerus Piceance LLC)
• Budget supplement of $35,000 for 2024 Junior Livestock Sale
• Renewal of liquor licenses for Liquor Cave Colorado and Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park
• Contract renewals for inmate food (Shamrock Foods), oil/gas auditing (Martindale Consultants), and mosquito management (VDCI)

The Board approved a wide range of routine service contracts and liquor license renewals via a consent agenda. They also authorized a budget supplement for the 2024 Junior Livestock Sale and reappointed two representatives to regional boards.

• Appointed Commissioner Samson as Director of the Garfield County Federal Mineral Lease District (2-0)
• Approved consent agenda items 'a' through 'ee', including multiple contract renewals and two liquor license renewals (2-0)
• Authorized a Limited Impact Land Use Change Permit for a solar energy system at 3701 County Road 215 (2-0)
• Reappointed Steve Beckley to the Colorado River Water Conservation District Board (2-0)
• Approved $35,000 general fund supplement for the 2024 Junior Livestock Sale (2-0)
• Approved submission of a comment letter regarding the Thompson Divide Withdrawal Project (2-0)
• Closed public hearing for the Hogback View Estates Major Subdivision sketch plan review (2-0)