Garfield County public meetings in 2025

Board of County Commissioners - Meeting

The Board will consider signing the 2026 mill levy and revenue package presented by County Assessor Jim Yellico. Commissioners will also review a request to purchase a $30,000 drone for Emergency Management using Backcountry Search and Rescue grant funds. Several routine contracts, including renewals for mosquito management, ballot printing, and SmartNet software, are placed on the consent agenda. Additional items include sole‑source awards to Clear Span for airport roof repair and to Corvinus Group for a jail camera system upgrade.

• Signature of the 2026 Mill Levies and Revenues presented by Assessor Jim Yellico
• Approval to purchase a $30,000 emergency management drone (BSAR grant funded)
• Renewal of contract with Vector Disease Control International LLC for mosquito management
• Sole‑source contract award to Clear Span for airport roof repair
• Sole‑source contract award to Corvinus Group LLC for jail camera system upgrade

The commissioners approved the 2025 Budget Supplement #5, increasing revenues by $2,260,789 and expenditures by $1,914,863. They also authorized the chair to sign the 2026 mill levies and approved several procurement contracts, including a $30,000 drone for Emergency Management and a $1,110,525 jail camera upgrade. Additional approvals covered the EFT/EBT disbursement, a secure transportation license, and the consent agenda items.

• Authorized Chair to sign 2026 budget year mill levies (motion carried)
• Approved $30,000 purchase of a drone for Emergency Management (motion carried)
• Approved $30,000 budget supplemental for Backcountry Search and Rescue grant (motion carried)
• Approved consent agenda items 1 through 10 (motion carried)
• Approved 2025 Budget Supplement #5: +$2,260,789 revenue, +$1,914,863 expenditures (motion carried)
• Approved EFT/EBT disbursement for November totaling $852,946.70 (motion carried)
• Approved grant of Secure Transportation license and permits to Citadel Security (motion carried)
• Approved sole source contract with Corvinus Group LLC for jail camera upgrade, up to $1,110,525 (motion carried)

Board of County Commissioners - Special Meeting

The Board will hold a citizen comments segment to interview candidates for Library Trustee positions. No formal appointments or votes are scheduled. The meeting otherwise follows standard procedural items such as roll call, pledge of allegiance, and a moment of silence.

• Interview candidates for Library Trustee positions (citizen comments segment)

Planning Commission

The Garfield County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to review and consider the Major Subdivision Preliminary Plan for the Sages at Aspen Glen project. The site is located about three miles north of Carbondale at the intersection of County Road 109 and Bald Eagle Way (parcel No. 239513400405). The hearing follows a staff report and application materials submitted by Ironwood AG – Sages LLC. No decisions are recorded on the agenda; the commission will gather public input before any approval.

• Public hearing: review of Major Subdivision Preliminary Plan – Sages at Aspen Glen (parcel 239513400405)
• Approval of minutes for the November 12, 2025 meeting
• Call to order and roll call
• Other business (no specific items listed)

The commission approved the minutes from the November 12, 2025 meeting. It then voted to recommend approval of the Major Subdivision Preliminary Plan for Sages at Aspen Glen, located at County Road 109 and Bald Eagle Way. The recommendation passed unanimously with a 7‑0 vote. The meeting was adjourned at 7:29 p.m.

• Approved November 12, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Sages at Aspen Glen major subdivision preliminary plan (7‑0)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:29 p.m.

Board of County Commissioners - Work Session

The Garfield County Board of County Commissioners will hold a work session to review YouthZone's treatment programs and receive an annual update from the Community Development Department regarding key topics for 2026.

• Presentation on YouthZone's treatment programs
• Annual update from Community Development Department
• Discussion on key topics for 2026

Board of County Commissioners

The Garfield County Board of County Commissioners will vote on a contract award to Waste Management of Colorado for waste and recycling services at county sites. The board will also renew several existing contracts, including forensic pathology, aerial imagery, and body‑worn camera software. A public hearing will be held on a special events permit for the Colorado Extreme Hockey Association’s NHL Alumni Outdoor Classic at 2340 County Road 100, Carbondale. Commissioners will discuss whether to opt out of gray‑water systems under HB 24‑1362 by Jan. 1, 2026.

• Award contract to Waste Management of Colorado, Inc. for waste and recycling services at county locations
• Renew contract with Pathology Group, P.C. for forensic pathology services
• Renew contract with Axon Enterprise Inc. for body‑worn camera software and related equipment
• Special Events Permit hearing for Colorado Extreme Hockey Association’s NHL Alumni Outdoor Classic, 2340 County Road 100, Carbondale, Dec 13
• Discussion on opting out of gray‑water systems in Garfield County per HB 24‑1362

The commissioners approved a letter thanking the Colorado River Conservation District, granted a special events permit for the Colorado Extreme Hockey Association’s NHL Alumni Outdoor Classic, and adopted the consent agenda except items 11, 20, and 21. They renewed the Baxter Pass road‑maintenance contract, approved an intergovernmental agreement with the Roaring Fork Transit Authority (2‑1 vote), authorized hiring above the midpoint for a deputy treasurer, awarded contracts to Commercial Tire Services and Shamrock Foods, approved hiring two public‑health positions, and voted to opt out of gray‑water systems by Jan 1 2026.

• Approved letter to Colorado River Conservation District (carried)
• Approved special events permit for NHL Alumni Outdoor Classic (carried)
• Approved consent agenda items 1‑21 except 11, 20, 21 (carried)
• Approved renewal of Professional Pipeline contract for Baxter Pass road maintenance (carried)
• Approved intergovernmental agreement with Roaring Fork Transit Authority, 2‑1 vote (carried)
• Approved hiring above midpoint for vacant deputy treasurer position (carried)
• Awarded contract to Commercial Tire Services up to $135,000 (carried)
• Opted out of gray‑water systems in Garfield County effective Jan 1 2026 (carried)

Board of County Commissioners

The Garfield County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing to adopt the 2026 mill levy for the county and the Travelers Highland Public Improvement District. The board will also consider approving a $110,525 budget supplement for the Sheriff's Office jail camera system upgrade and a $19,800 funding request for the Rifle Regional Economic Development Corporation.

• Public hearing to adopt 2026 mill levy for Garfield County
• Public hearing to adopt 2026 mill levy for Travelers Highland PID
• Approval of $110,525 budget supplement for Sheriff's Office jail cameras
• Approval of $19,800 funding for Rifle Regional Economic Development Corporation
• Approval of a Correction Rezoning at 5052 and 5134 County Road 154

The Board ratified a letter urging the U.S. House to act on the Secure Rural Schools Reauthorization Act and adopted a proclamation for Election Judge Recognition Day. It approved the county’s 2026 mill levy at a rate of 13.655 and the Traveler’s Highland Public Improvement District mill levy at 44.809 mills. Funding requests of $19,800 for the Rifle Regional Economic Development Corporation and $110,525 for a sheriff’s jail camera upgrade were also approved.

• Ratified letter urging House on Secure Rural Schools Act (Carried)
• Adopted Election Judge Recognition Day proclamation (Carried)
• Approved county 2026 mill levy at 13.655 mills (Carried)
• Approved Traveler’s Highland PID 2026 mill levy at 44.809 mills (Carried)
• Approved $19,800 funding for Rifle Regional Economic Development Corporation (Carried)
• Approved $110,525 budget supplemental for Sheriff’s jail camera system upgrade (Carried)
• Authorized chair to sign Chevron USA land use change, oil and gas development permit (Carried)
• Authorized chair to sign correction rezoning for County Road 154 JKS Business Complex (Carried)

Board of County Commissioners - Meeting

The Board of County Commissioners will hold public hearings to adopt the 2026 proposed budgets for Garfield County and the Travelers Highland PID. The board will also consider several land use applications and intergovernmental agreements.

• Public hearing for the 2026 Proposed Budget for Garfield County and Travelers Highland PID
• Public hearing for a Major Subdivision Preliminary Plan for 5 lots on County Road 265
• Approval of a Minor Subdivision Plat at 960 County Road 107, Carbondale
• Request for new natural gas pipelines within Garfield County Right of Way
• Sale of three 2018 Chevy Tahoes to United Fleet Services for $11,000.00 each

The Board approved Resolution #2025-54, adopting the proposed 2026 budget and authorizing the Chair to sign. They also approved the October EFT/EBT disbursement of $1,139,411.27 and a supplemental FY 25 budget request of $464,450. Additional actions included approving a $258,757 county share for congregate meals, authorizing a natural‑gas pipeline replacement on County Road 163, awarding a fleet fuel‑card contract to U.S. Bank up to $150,000, and selling three 2018 Chevy Tahoe units for $11,000 each.

• Approved 2026 budget (Resolution #2025-54) – carried
• Approved EFT/EBT disbursement $1,139,411.27 – carried
• Approved FY 25 supplemental budget $464,450 – carried
• Approved congregate meals cost $258,757 (40% county share) – carried
• Approved natural‑gas pipeline replacement on County Road 163 – carried
• Awarded fleet fuel‑card contract to U.S. Bank up to $150,000 – carried
• Sold three 2018 Chevy Tahoe units for $11,000 each to United Fleet Services – carried
• Approved consent agenda items 1‑4 – carried

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider a Location and Extent review for a pedestrian trail in Battlement Mesa. The body will also hold a work session regarding annual updates for the Community Development Department.

• Public hearing for a pedestrian trail on parcels 240717209001, 240717209002, and 240708300185
• Work session on Land Use and Development Code topics
• Discussion on Colorado Wildfire Resiliency Code
• Updates on affordable housing and oil and gas regulations
• Review of Comprehensive Plan and State House Bills

The commission approved the October 22, 2025 minutes as submitted. Exhibits #1‑10 for the Battlement Mesa pedestrian trail application were accepted into the record. A motion to approve the location and extent review for the trail was passed unanimously with seven ayes and three absences.

• Approved October 22, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted exhibits #1‑10 into the record (unanimous)
• Approved location and extent review for Battlement Mesa pedestrian trail (7 ayes, 3 absent)

Board of County Commissioners

The Garfield County Board of County Commissioners will consider awarding contracts for airport maintenance, security services, and inmate medical care, as well as approving funding for payroll and bills. The board will also discuss a proposed AI use policy and authorize permits for a youth ice hockey facility.

• Award contract to DBT Transportation Services for airport support
• Award contract to Citadel Security Group for GCSO security services
• Authorize permits for youth ice hockey facility at 2340 County Road 100
• Approve funding for payroll dated November 7, 2025
• Review AI use policy and guidelines

The commissioners approved items 1 through 10 on the consent agenda. They awarded discretionary grant funds, including a $5,000 matching grant to the Middle Colorado Watershed Council. They approved a contract for Citadel Security Group, LLC up to $773,441.78 for 2026 security services. They authorized land‑use permits for a temporary youth ice‑hockey rink at 2340 County Road 100.

• Approved items 1‑10 on the consent agenda (CARRIED)
• Approved discretionary grant awards for Q4 2025 (CARRIED)
• Approved $5,000 matching grant to Middle Colorado Watershed Council (CARRIED)
• Approved contract to Citadel Security Group, LLC up to $773,441.78 for 2026 security services (CARRIED)
• Authorized Chairman to sign land‑use change permit for temporary youth ice‑hockey rink at 2340 County Road 100 (CARRIED)
• Authorized Chairman to sign amendment to land‑use change permit for same facility (CARRIED)
• Approved sole‑source contract to DBT Transportation Services, LLC for airport aviation support (CARRIED)
• Approved contract to 4 Rivers Equipment, LLC for a medium‑duty water truck (CARRIED)

BOCC - Joint Work Session with City of Glenwood Springs

The Garfield County Board of County Commissioners will hold a joint work session with the City of Glenwood Springs. The meeting is scheduled for November 6, 2025, and is listed as a procedural item with no specific agenda items attached.

• Joint work session with City of Glenwood Springs
• Scheduled for November 6, 2025

Board of County Commissioners - Work Session

The Garfield County Board of Commissioners will receive an update on the Colorado River Valley Development Partnership and discuss senior programming. No formal actions or decisions are scheduled; the meeting is informational. The session includes standard roll call, pledge of allegiance, and moment of silence before adjournment.

• Update on the Colorado River Valley Development Partnership presented by Carolyn Tucker, Paige Haderlie, Vincent Tomasulo, and Alicia Gresley
• Discussion of senior programming presented by Sharon Longhurst Pritt

Board of County Commissioners

The Garfield County Board of Commissioners approved the fourth supplement to the 2025 budget, increasing revenues by $1,125,651 and expenditures by $1,188,656. Commissioners also approved a letter to U.S. Senators John Hickenlooper and Michael Bennet urging immediate action on the federal shutdown. A proclamation for Operation Green Light for Veterans (Nov 4‑11) was adopted, and John Stelzriede was appointed to the County Investment Advisory Board. The consent agenda items (including liquor license renewals, a contract award, and several land‑use permits) were approved.

• Approved letter to Senators Hickenlooper and Bennet – carried
• Adopted Operation Green Light for Veterans proclamation (Nov 4‑11) – carried
• Appointed John Stelzriede to the Garfield County Investment Advisory Board – carried
• Approved Consent Agenda items 1‑12 (liquor license renewals, contract award, land‑use permits, etc.) – carried
• Approved 2025 Budget Supplement #4 with $1,125,651 revenue increase and $1,188,656 expenditure increase – carried

Board of County Commissioners - Special Meeting

The Garfield County Board of County Commissioners will hold a special meeting on Monday, October 27, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. The agenda includes roll call, pledge of allegiance, a moment of silence, citizen comments to interview Library Trustee candidates, and adjournment. No items are listed for decision, vote, or contract. The meeting is procedural in nature.

• Interview candidates for Library Trustee positions (citizen comments)

Planning Commission

The Garfield County Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing to review a proposed Substantial Planned Unit Development (PUD) amendment for the Spring Valley Ranch project. The amendment concerns a 5,908‑acre site located near County Roads 115 and 114, about 6.9 mi north of Carbondale and 6.5 mi east of Glenwood Springs (File No. PUAA 05-23-8967). Commissioners will consider the amendment and make a recommendation.

• Public hearing on Substantial PUD Amendment for Spring Valley Ranch (5,908‑acre site at County Roads 115/114)

The commission approved the September 10, 2025 meeting minutes as submitted. A motion to recommend denial of the substantial amendment to the Spring Valley Ranch PUD was made, seconded, and passed unanimously with six votes in favor and four members absent. No other business was considered.

• Approved September 10, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended denial of Spring Valley Ranch PUD amendment (6-0, 4 absent)

Board of County Commissioners - Budget Hearings

The Garfield County Board of County Commissioners will hold a public hearing on the 2026 proposed budget. Commissioners, department heads, elected officials, and outside grant requestors will present capital infrastructure projects and grant requests. The meeting also includes standard procedural items such as roll call, pledge of allegiance, moment of silence, and citizen comments.

• Roll call of commissioners
• Pledge of allegiance
• Moment of silence
• Citizen comments period
• Public hearing on capital infrastructure and grant requests for the 2026 budget

Board of County Commissioners - Meeting

The commissioners will consider routine consent‑agenda items, including approving bills, an interfund reimbursement, and three procurement contracts. The contracts are for a transport van for the Sheriff’s Office and two pieces of equipment from Bobcat of the Rockies. Public hearings will be held on a duplex lot split at Aspen Glen (65 Upland Lane) and a setback waiver at 5811 CR 320 in Rifle. An executive session will address a possible real‑property sale and a water‑rights donation.

• Award contract to Daniels Long Automotive, LLC dba Daniels Long Chevrolet for a transport van for the Sheriff’s Office
• Award contract to Bobcat of the Rockies for a T770 T4 Bobcat Skidsteer Loader
• Award contract to Bobcat of the Rockies for an E60 R2‑Series Compact Mini Excavator
• Public hearing on an amended final plat for a duplex lot split at 65 Upland Lane, Aspen Glen
• Public hearing on a setback waiver request at 5811 CR 320, Rifle

The commissioners approved the 2026 Human Services Commission grant of $708,000. They also approved the consent agenda, which included contracts for a sheriff's transport van and two Bobcat equipment purchases. Additional actions included reappointing Fair Board members, setting the 2026 fair dates, and approving a duplex lot split and a setback waiver.

• Approved 2026 Human Services Commission grant of $708,000 (Carried)
• Approved consent agenda items 1‑6, including contracts for a sheriff's transport van and two Bobcat machines (Carried)
• Approved EFT/EBT disbursements totaling $1,057,094.25 (Carried)
• Reappointed two Fair Board members and appointed a third (Carried)
• Set 2026 Garfield County Fair dates for August 4‑8 without a carnival (Carried)
• Approved backfill of Facilities Administrative Specialist position (Carried)
• Approved amended final plat for duplex lot split at 65 Upland Lane (Carried)
• Approved waiver of 500‑foot setback for oil and gas facility at 5811 County Road 320, Rifle (Carried)

Board of County Commissioners - Work Session

The Garfield County Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to discuss an Artificial Intelligence (A.I.) policy presented by Gary Noffsinger. Attendees will review the AI policy and guidelines document, a presentation slide deck, and a paper titled "The County Way: Pioneering Responsible AI." No formal decisions are indicated on the agenda.

• Discussion on Artificial Intelligence (A.I.) Policy – Gary Noffsinger
• Review of AI_Policy_and_Guidelines_Garfield_County.pdf
• Review of AI Presentation Slide Deck.pdf
• Review of Attachment_Pioneering Responsible AI.pdf

Board of County Commissioners - Budget Hearings

The Garfield County Board of County Commissioners will hold a budget hearing on October 14, 2025. The agenda provided contains no specific items, proposals, or contracts. Consequently, no particular decisions or discussions are detailed in the agenda. Residents should consult the county for any further information.

Board of County Commissioners

The Garfield County Board of County Commissioners will consider several resolutions, including an amendment to the Planning Review Process fee schedule and an extension of time for a Chevron oil‑gas well pad permit. The meeting also includes a public hearing on modifications to the McClure River Ranch Planned Unit Development. Additional items on the consent agenda cover payroll funding, a contract renewal for dental services, and updates from the County Manager and Attorney.

• Authorize Chairman to sign resolution amending the Planning Review Process Fee Schedule (Community Development Department)
• Authorize Chairman to sign resolution extending time for Chevron SKR 698-10-BV well pad permit (Chevron U.S.A. Inc.)
• Authorize Chairman to sign resolution approving limited impact land use change for an outdoor hockey rink at 2340 County Road 100
• Public hearing to review and consider modification of the McClure River Ranch PUD (98.19 acres) east of Carbondale
• Renew agreement with Community Health Services Inc. for dental services (Procurement Department)

The commissioners carried the consent agenda items and approved several fee waivers and a new bleacher rental fee for the fairgrounds. They approved a comment letter on the BLM supplemental environmental assessment and tabled a request to fill three DHS positions. The board also approved the application to modify the McClure River Ranch Planned Unit Development and the Zone District 2 preliminary plan for the same area.

• Approved consent agenda items 1‑9 (Carried)
• Approved fee waiver for Northwest High School Rodeo team (Carried)
• Approved fee waiver for YouthEntity (Carried)
• Approved addition of $50 bleacher rental fee per event (Carried)
• Approved comment letter on BLM Supplemental Environmental Assessment (Carried)
• Tabled request to fill three DHS positions until Oct. 20 (Carried)
• Approved modification of McClure River Ranch PUD with recommended findings and conditions (Carried)
• Approved McClure River Ranch Zone District 2 preliminary plan with amended condition 6 (Carried)

Board of County Commissioners - Work Session

The Board of County Commissioners held a work session on October 7, 2025, but the provided agenda text contains no specific decisions, proposals, or discussion topics.

Board of County Commissioners - Budget Hearings

The Garfield County Board of Commissioners scheduled a budget hearing for October 7, 2025. The agenda provided contains no detailed items, proposals, or decisions. No contracts, rezoning, or ordinance items are listed.

Board of County Commissioners

The Garfield County Board of County Commissioners will hold a work session to review the 2026 Proposed Budget and approve contracts for jail wall construction, airport asphalt, and Rifle DHS infrastructure. The meeting also includes routine items like liquor license renewals and consent agenda approvals.

• Review of 2026 Proposed Budget
• Contract award to Wold Architects for jail wall project
• Contract award to Frontier Paving for airport asphalt
• Contract award to Martinez Western Constructors for Rifle DHS sidewalks
• Public hearing on 2026 Proposed Budget

The commissioners approved a $225,000 grant to the Parachute Area Transit System, matching the budgeted amount. They also renewed Sunlight Mountain Resort’s hotel and restaurant liquor license with a 2‑0 vote. Additional actions included proclaiming 4‑H Week, approving the consent agenda, awarding a $152,246.25 contract for sidewalk and drainage work at the Rifle DHS building, and granting a correction‑rezoning call‑up and an oil‑and‑gas permit extension.

• Approved $225,000 grant to Parachute Area Transit System (carried)
• Renewed Sunlight Mountain Resort hotel & restaurant liquor license (2‑0, conflict 1)
• Proclaimed October 5‑11 as 4‑H Week (carried)
• Approved consent agenda items (carried)
• Awarded contract to Martinez Western Constructors up to $152,246.25 for Rifle DHS sidewalks (carried)
• Granted call‑up request for County Road 154 correction rezoning (carried)
• Granted extension for Chevron SKR 698‑10‑BV oil‑gas permit until Dec 31 2026 (carried)

BOCC - Remote Meeting - Town of Silt

The Board will consider awarding a contract to 4 Rivers Equipment, LLC for a 772G Road Grader for the Road & Bridge department. It will also review the final release of a Letter of Credit and authorize the Chairman to sign the final plat for the Froning Family Subdivision. Additional agenda items include a special event permit for Journey Home Animal Care Center, renewal of the Center for Internet Security contract, and updates to building permit and construction valuation fees.

• Award contract to 4 Rivers Equipment, LLC for a 772G Road Grader (Road & Bridge department)
• Final release of Letter of Credit and authorization to sign final plat for Froning Family Subdivision
• Public hearing for a Special Event Permit for Journey Home Animal Care Center’s “Laugh Your Tail Off” event at Atlantic Aviation Hangar, 0375 County Road 352, Rifle, CO
• Recommendation to renew contract with Center for Internet Security Inc. for endpoint security services
• Updates to building permit fees and construction valuation schedule for Garfield County

Board of County Commissioners

The Garfield County Board of County Commissioners will vote on assigning the 2025 Private Activity Bond allocation to the Colorado Housing and Finance Authority. The board will also consider renewing the snow‑plow and ice‑removal contract with Gunsight Holdings (Daly Property Services) and increasing the elevator‑maintenance contract with Proactive Elevator Services. Additional items include a special‑event permit for the 5 Point Film Festival fundraiser at 644 Cowen Drive, a land‑use change permit for a telecommunication facility at 34651 Hwy 6 & 24 in Silt, and an extension for filing a final plat for the Froning Family Subdivision.

• Public hearing for a Special Event Permit for the 5 Point Film Festival fundraiser at 644 Cowen Drive, Carbondale
• Renewal of snow plowing and ice removal contract with Gunsight Holdings, LLC dba Daly Property Services
• Increase of contract with Proactive Elevator Services LLC for elevator repair and maintenance
• Resolution to assign the 2025 Private Activity Bond allocation to the Colorado Housing and Finance Authority
• Land‑use change permit (Limited Impact Review) for SBA Telecommunication Facility at 34651 Hwy 6 & 24, Silt

The commissioners approved a special event permit for the 5 Point Film Festival fundraiser at Spring Creek Ranch. They renewed the snow‑plowing and ice‑removal contract with Gunsight Holdings (dba Daly Property Services). The board also approved letters of support for the Town of Parachute transit program and the Middle Colorado Watershed Council grant, filled a vacant Criminal Justice Services Officer position, and directed staff to adopt health‑insurance option b for county employees.

• Approved special event permit for 5 Point Film Festival fundraiser at 644 Cowen Drive, Carbondale (CARRIED)
• Renewed snow‑plowing and ice‑removal contract with Gunsight Holdings dba Daly Property Services (CARRIED)
• Approved letter of support for Town of Parachute Colorado Clean Transit Enterprise SB24‑230 application (CARRIED)
• Approved letter of support for Middle Colorado Watershed Council Forest Restoration and Wildfire Risk Mitigation grant application (CARRIED)
• Approved filling one vacant Criminal Justice Services Officer I position (CARRIED)
• Directed administration to adopt health‑insurance option b for county employees (CARRIED)
• Approved consent agenda items 1‑12 except item 6, then approved item 6 (CARRIED)

Planning Commission

The Garfield County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to review a preliminary plan for a major subdivision of five lots in the Rural Land Zone District. The site is about 2 miles north of Silt, Colorado, along County Road 265. The applicant is Red Dog LLC, represented by Mark Chain, and the staff presenter is Philip Berry, AICP. The commission will consider the plan during this meeting.

• Public hearing – Preliminary Plan for a Major Subdivision (5 lots) in Rural Land Zone, approx 2 mi north of Silt on County Road 265 (Applicant: Red Dog LLC)
• Approval of minutes for the August 13, 2025 meeting

The commission approved the minutes from the August 13, 2025 meeting as submitted. It then approved the preliminary plan for a major subdivision creating five lots in the Rural Land Zone near Silt, adding a new Condition #12 and removing Condition #11c, with staff‑recommended findings and conditions. The motion carried unanimously. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved August 13, 2025 meeting minutes (as submitted)
• Accepted exhibits 1‑20 into the record
• Approved Preliminary Plan for 5‑lot major subdivision near Silt, adding Condition #12 and removing Condition #11c (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners - Work Session

The Garfield County Board of County Commissioners will hold a work session on September 9, 2025. After routine items (roll call, pledge of allegiance, moment of silence), commissioners will hear a presentation by Public Health Director Joshua Williams on the county air‑quality program and budgetary considerations for equipment replacement over the next 5 to 10 years. No decisions or votes are indicated on the agenda.

• Air‑quality program equipment replacement budget considerations (presentation by Joshua Williams, Public Health Director)

Board of County Commissioners

The Garfield County Board of County Commissioners will review a $4,094,305 private activity bond direct allocation and several supplemental budget requests, including $77,771 for a new CAMA system and $24,635 for courthouse elevator life‑safety repairs. They will also consider contract awards for CAMA software, a courthouse boiler replacement, and financial auditing services. Additional items include two liquor‑license renewals and public hearings on temporary use permits for storage and helicopter yards.

• Consideration of a $4,094,305 private activity bond direct allocation (Fred Jarman)
• Supplemental budget request of $77,771 for a new Computer Assisted Mass Appraisal (CAMA) system conversion (Jim Yellico)
• Award contract to Government Software Assurance Corporation for CAMA software procurement (Assessor’s Office)
• Award contract to Integrated Services 3R LLC to replace a boiler in the Glenwood Springs Courthouse (Procurement Department)
• Renewal of Brew Pub liquor license for Carbondale Beer Works LLC dba The Garage at 7025 Highway 82, Glenwood Springs

The commissioners approved the consent agenda items, a $77,771 supplemental budget and a $377,770.83 contract for a new Computer Assisted Mass Appraisal system, and allocated the $4,094,305 private activity bond cap to the Colorado Housing and Finance Authority for affordable housing. They also authorized a commercial lease for a fiber‑optic network, a $12,000 grant to Roaring Fork Outdoor Volunteers, an FAA airport improvement grant, a $24,635 supplemental budget for courthouse elevator repairs, and filled a child‑welfare supervisor vacancy. Additionally, they approved a six‑month extension for the Froning Family Subdivision final plat and closed the public hearing on the Puckett temporary‑use permit.

• Approved consent agenda items 1‑12 (CARRIED)
• Approved $77,771 supplemental budget for CAMA system conversion (CARRIED)
• Approved contract to Government Software Assurance Corp. up to $377,770.83 for CAMA software (CARRIED)
• Allocated $4,094,305 private activity bond cap to Colorado Housing and Finance Authority (CARRIED)
• Authorized Chair to sign commercial lease and fiber‑optic right‑of‑use agreement (CARRIED)
• Granted $12,000 to Roaring Fork Outdoor Volunteers (CARRIED)
• Approved FAA Airport Improvement Program grant agreement for Rifle Airport (CARRIED)
• Approved $24,635 supplemental budget for courthouse inmate elevator fire recall service (CARRIED)

Planning Commission - CANCELLED

The Garfield County Planning Commission meeting scheduled for August 27, 2025 was cancelled. No items were discussed or decided. No agenda items or documents are attached.

Board of Adjustment - CANCELLED

The meeting scheduled for 2025-08-25 was cancelled. The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items.

BOCC - Joint Work Session with Town of Parachute

The Garfield County Board of County Commissioners and the Town of Parachute held a joint work session on August 21, 2025. The agenda does not list any specific items for discussion or decision. Consequently, no rezoning, contracts, ordinances, fee changes, or public hearings are recorded. The meeting appears to be procedural with no documented agenda content.

Board of County Commissioners - Special Meeting

The Garfield County Board of Commissioners will hold a special meeting on August 19, 2025. After standard opening items, the board will consider citizen comments that include discussion and a decision on the 2026 Capital Project request, referencing a proposed budget handout. No other agenda items are listed.

• Discussion and decision on the 2026 Capital Project request (see budget handout)

The commissioners reviewed 2026 capital budget requests from multiple county departments and identified cuts totaling $1,864,500. The proposed savings reduce the Sheriff’s Office Motor Pool, Facilities Maintenance Master Plan, Landfill equipment, Road & Bridge equipment, and Fairgrounds water truck. The board moved, seconded, and carried a motion directing that the revised items be placed in the 2026 proposed capital budget, resulting in a new proposed total of $4,891,250.

• Approved direction to include discussed capital projects in 2026 proposed budget (carried)

Board of County Commissioners - Work Session

The Garfield County Board of County Commissioners will hold a work session to review informational materials and presentations from local organizations, including the 5Point Film Festival, the Rifle Economic Development Corporation, and the Middle Colorado Watershed Council. No official votes or decisions are scheduled.

• Review of 5Point Film Festival materials
• Presentation from Rifle Economic Development Corporation
• Middle Colorado Watershed Council report
• Garfield Clean Energy materials
• Youthentity presentation

Board of County Commissioners - Meeting

The Board of County Commissioners will hold public hearings for a telecommunication tower in Silt and a storage facility in Carbondale. The board is also reviewing a grant award and supplemental funding for the County Clerk and Recorder.

• Grant award and supplemental budget request of $208,690.76 from the Electronic Recording Technology Board
• Public hearing for a telecommunication facility at 34651 Hwy 6 & 24 in Silt
• Public hearing for storage uses at 17450 Hwy 82 in Carbondale
• Affordable housing development at 5 Stone Quarry Road, Parachute (Aster Place)
• Ratification of a lease with Financial Pacific Leasing, Inc. for two Sheriff's Office vehicles

The Commissioners approved a $1,078,883.52 EFT/EBT disbursement for human services. They also approved a $208,690.76 grant from the Electronic Recording Technology Board, a vehicle‑lease agreement for the sheriff’s office up to $148,455.41, and the Phase II site plan for a commercial hangar at Rifle Airport. Additional actions included signing a letter of support for a regional outdoor partnership grant, updating the Older Adult Programs Advisory Board bylaws, adding Kelly Gunder to the 2025 Tripartite Board, and approving all consent‑agenda items.

• Approved EFT/EBT disbursements $1,078,883.52 (CARRIED)
• Approved Electronic Recording Technology Board grant $208,690.76 (CARRIED)
• Ratified vehicle lease for Sheriff’s SPEAR task force up to $148,455.41 (CARRIED)
• Approved Phase II site plan for commercial hangar land lease at Rifle Airport (CARRIED)
• Approved signing of letter of support for CPW Colorado Outdoor Regional Partnerships Initiative grant (CARRIED)
• Approved update to Older Adult Programs Advisory Board bylaws (CARRIED)
• Approved appointment of Kelly Gunder to 2025 Tripartite Board (CARRIED)
• Approved consent‑agenda items 1 through 8 (CARRIED)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings regarding the McClure River Ranch PUD. The body is considering an application to modify the 98.19-acre PUD and a preliminary plan to divide 48.96 acres into 12 lots and 2 tracts.

• Public hearing for modification of the 98.19-acre McClure River Ranch PUD (File No. PUAA 10-24-9038)
• Public hearing for McClure River Ranch Zone District 2 Preliminary Plan to create 12 lots and 2 tracts on 48.96 acres (File No. SPPA 10-24-9037)

The commission approved the request to modify the McClure River Ranch Planned Unit Development (98.19 acres) and also approved the Zone District 2 Preliminary Plan that divides 48.96 acres into 12 lots and 2 tracts, with a wording change to condition #10A. Both motions passed unanimously. The minutes from the June 25, 2025 meeting were also approved.

• Approved modification to McClure River Ranch PUD (unanimous)
• Approved McClure River Ranch Zone District 2 Preliminary Plan with wording change to condition #10A (unanimous)
• Approved minutes for June 25, 2025 meeting (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Garfield County Board of County Commissioners will consider several regular‑work items, including a liquor license and tasting permit renewal for CO MGMT LLC dba Rhino Liquors at 6820 CO‑82. They will also recommend and approve a contract to FCI Constructors, Inc. to build the Jail Unit Housing Divider Wall for the Garfield County Jail. Additional agenda items cover discretionary grant awards, a hiring request for an Assistant County Attorney I, and a limited‑impact review of the Clough NR 41‑3 gas pad project.

• Renewal of retail liquor license and tasting permit for CO MGMT LLC dba Rhino Liquors (6820 CO‑82 Glenwood Springs)
• Award contract to FCI Constructors, Inc. for construction of the Jail Unit Housing Divider Wall at the Garfield County Jail
• 2025 third‑quarter discretionary grant awards presented by County Manager Fred Jarman
• County Attorney request to hire a replacement for an Assistant County Attorney I
• Limited Impact Review for The Clough NR 41‑3 gas pad (Parcel #2175‑021‑00‑010) proposed by TEP Rocky Mountain LLC

The Board approved a contract up to $849,252 for FCI Constructors to build a jail housing divider wall. It also granted $5,000 each to four community groups and $3,000 to the Andy Zanca Youth Empowerment program. The request to hire a replacement Assistant County Attorney was denied by a 2‑1 vote. The limited impact review for the Clough NR 41-3 gas pad was approved.

• Awarded contract to FCI Constructors, Inc., up to $849,252 (carried)
• Granted $5,000 each to Grand Valley Park Association, Roaring Fork Public Radio, Youthentity, Glenwood Springs Art Council, and $3,000 to Andy Zanca Youth Empowerment program (carried)
• Denied hiring replacement for Assistant County Attorney I (2-1)
• Approved start of process to appoint 3 Library District Trustees (carried)
• Approved limited impact review for The Clough NR 41-3 gas pad (carried)

Board of County Commissioners - Work Session

The Garfield County Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to discuss several topics. Items include a discussion of the county’s liquor‑license resolutions, a presentation on Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment Regulation 43 changes and possible county opt‑ins, a DHS 101 briefing, and a motor‑pool operations and budgeting workshop. No formal decisions are indicated on the agenda.

• Discussion of Garfield County liquor‑license resolutions
• Presentation on CDPHE Regulation 43 changes and suggested county opt‑ins
• DHS 101 briefing
• Motor‑pool operations and budgeting workshop

Board of County Commissioners

The Garfield County Board of County Commissioners will hold a public hearing on a liquor‑license transfer from Honey Butter, LLC to 502 Diner, LLC at 155 Highway 133 in Carbondale. The board will also consider several contract awards, discretionary grant requests of $5,000 each, and a supplemental funding request of $81,250 for airport compliance documents. Additional items include a modification to the Good Neighbor Agreement with the U.S. Forest Service and a pause on land‑development solicitations at Rifle Airport.

• Liquor license public hearing: transfer of Hotel & Restaurant license from Honey Butter, LLC to 502 Diner, LLC (location: 155 Highway 133, Carbondale)
• Award contract to Alcon Construction, Inc. to replace six insulated overhead doors at 1777 S Battlement Parkway
• Award cooperative contract to Advanced Network Management, Inc. for storage backup devices and maintenance for the IT Department
• Discretionary grant funding requests of $5,000 each for Grand Valley Park Association, Andy Zanca Youth Empowerment Program, Roaring Fork Public Radio, Youthentity, and Glenwood Springs Arts Council
• Supplement request of $81,250 for Lochner to update airport primary management compliance documents

The Garfield County Board of Commissioners approved the transfer of a hotel and restaurant liquor license to 502 Diner LLC and adopted the consent agenda items, including payroll funding and contract awards. They also approved the 2025 Budget Supplement #3 and several specific actions such as reducing landfill fees for Rifle's fall cleanup, filling a Case Manager position above midpoint, increasing an Insight Public Sector contract, funding airport compliance work, and pausing land development at the Rifle Airport.

• Approved transfer of hotel/restaurant liquor license to 502 Diner LLC (carried)
• Approved consent agenda items 1‑10, covering payroll funding and contract awards (carried)
• Approved 2025 Budget Supplement #3 (carried)
• Approved reduction of landfill fees for Rifle’s 17th Annual Fall Cleanup (carried)
• Approved filling of Case Manager position above midpoint in hiring range (carried)
• Approved contract increase with Insight Public Sector Inc. to $46,230 (carried)
• Approved $81,250 supplement for Lochner airport compliance documents (carried)
• Approved Resolution #2025-32 to pause land development solicitations at Rifle Airport (carried)

Board of Adjustment

The Garfield County Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings on two variance applications. One request seeks a 25‑foot setback from an arterial road for a property identified by Parcel Number 239318400105. The other request seeks an additional 1.21 feet of height beyond the 25‑foot maximum for a property at 33 St. Finnbar Farm Rd, about 3.5 miles east of Carbondale.

• Variance request for a 25‑ft setback on an arterial road, Parcel Number 239318400105 (Linda Jo Ventures LLC)
• Variance request for a 1.21‑ft increase over the 25‑ft height limit at 33 St. Finnbar Farm Rd (Switzer Mountain Home LLC)

The Board elected Matt Langhorst as Chairman, Daniel Adams as Vice‑Chair, and Russell Talbott as Secretary by unanimous voice vote. It approved a front‑yard setback variance for Linda Jo Ventures LLC, allowing a 25‑foot setback from an arterial road, with a unanimous vote. It also approved a building‑height variance for Switzer Mountain Home LLC, permitting about 1.21 feet above the 25‑foot limit.

• Elected Matt Langhorst Chairman, Daniel Adams Vice‑Chair, Russell Talbott Secretary (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved front‑yard setback variance for Linda Jo Ventures LLC (unanimous)
• Approved building‑height variance for Switzer Mountain Home LLC (motion carried)

Planning Commission - CANCELLED

The Planning Commission meeting scheduled for July 23, 2025, has been cancelled. The agenda states there are no applications to be heard.

Board of County Commissioners - Meeting

The Board of County Commissioners will discuss a resolution to implement a temporary hiring freeze and review a land use permit for a telecommunication facility in Silt. The meeting also includes a public hearing for a charity polo event and various contract renewals.

• Resolution to implement a temporary hiring freeze in Garfield County
• Public hearing for a telecommunication tower at 34651 Hwy 6 & 24 in Silt
• Special Event Permit for Aspen Valley Health Foundation’s polo event at 16411 Highway 82
• Contract renewal with Mountain Valley Developmental Services, Inc.
• Cooperative agreement with Advanced Network Management, Inc. for Data Center Nexus Switch Replacement

The Board adopted Resolution #2025-28 to implement a temporary hiring freeze and signed a letter urging bipartisan action on unfunded state mandates. It also approved a special event permit for the Aspen Valley Health Foundation’s Summer Polo Charity Classic, a $1.259 M EFT/EBT disbursement, intergovernmental agreements with the State health department and Eagle County Sheriff, a water‑tanker donation to Rio Blanco County, a $50,000 legal‑counsel budget supplement, and a staff hourly‑rate increase for fair‑grounds events.

• Approved temporary hiring freeze (Resolution #2025-28, carried)
• Signed letter on unfunded state mandates (carried)
• Approved Special Event Permit for Summer Polo Charity Classic (carried)
• Approved EFT/EBT disbursement of $1,259,321.29 (carried)
• Approved IGA with Eagle County Sheriff for Work Release program (carried)
• Approved donation of surplus water tanker to Rio Blanco County (carried)
• Approved $50,000 budget supplement for AQCC legal counsel (carried)
• Approved staff hourly‑rate increase to $125 overtime (2‑aye, 1‑nay, carried)

Board of County Commissioners - Work Session

The Garfield County Board of County Commissioners will hold a work session on July 15, 2025. The meeting includes routine items (roll call, pledge of allegiance, moment of silence) and a presentation titled “Budget Kick off – Jamaica Watts” using the attached 2026 budget kickoff PDF. No formal decisions are scheduled.

• Budget Kick off – Jamaica Watts (presentation attachment: Attachment_2026_Budget_Kick_Off_Presentation.pdf)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board will hold a public hearing on a special event permit for the Aspen Valley Health Foundation’s “Summer Polo Charity Classic” scheduled for August 17, 2025 at the Aspen Valley Polo Club, 16411 Highway 82, Carbondale. Commissioners will also consider promoting the salary range above midpoint for two Motor Vehicle Supervisor positions and awarding multiple cooperative contracts for phones, computers, and accessories for the County IT Department. Routine consent‑agenda items such as approving bills and June financial memos will be reviewed, along with nominations for the Cemetery Board.

• Special Event Permit Public Hearing for Aspen Valley Health Foundation’s “Summer Polo Charity Classic” – event on Sunday, August 17, 2025, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. at Aspen Valley Polo Club, 16411 Highway 82, Carbondale
• Consider promotion above midpoint of the salary range for two Motor Vehicle Supervisor positions
• Recommendation to award multiple cooperative contracts for phones, computers, and accessories for the Garfield County IT Department
• Consent agenda items: approve bills; approve June Wires Memo; approve June Void Memo; approve Semi‑annual Reconciled Warrants Memo
• Request to consider two candidates for the Cemetery Board (including Dusty Richards)

The commissioners approved a $100,000 ceiling for cooperative contracts to buy phones, computers and accessories for the county IT department. They also approved the promotion of two motor‑vehicle staff to supervisor positions above the salary midpoint, and moved the special‑events permit hearing for the Aspen Valley Health Foundation’s Summer Polo Charity Classic to July 21. The consent agenda items and two cemetery board appointments were also approved.

• Approved $100,000 IT equipment cooperative contracts (carried)
• Approved promotion of two Motor Vehicle candidates above salary midpoint (carried)
• Continued Special Events Permit hearing for Summer Polo Charity Classic to July 21 (carried)
• Approved all four consent agenda items (bills, June Wires Memo, June Void Memo, Semi‑annual Reconciled Warrants Memo) (carried)
• Approved appointment of Adam Ford to Grand Valley Cemetery Board (carried)
• Approved appointment of Diana Lawrence Meyers to Grand Valley Cemetery Board (carried)

Board of County Commissioners - Work Session

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a work session to discuss regional housing, a pipeline replacement proposal, and county policy updates. The session includes a review of the 2026 5-Year Capital Improvement Plan.

• Review of the 2026 5-Year Capital Improvement Plan
• US Forest Service (USFS) Black Hills Pipeline Project replacement proposal
• West Mountain Regional Housing Coalition presentation
• 2025 Updated Badge Access Policy

Board of County Commissioners

The commissioners will approve a contract with PBG Facility Services for carpet installation at the Rifle Garfield County Airport. They will also ratify the Chairman’s signature on City of Rifle land‑use applications for water and sewer taps at Airport Lots A5/A6 and Lot A2. Two liquor‑license renewals will be considered for The Guzzler in Battlement Mesa and Clark’s Market in Parachute. Additional items include a joint letter to the U.S. Interior Department supporting the Shoshone water‑rights effort and routine consent‑agenda approvals.

• Award contract to PBG Facility Services, LLC for carpet installation at Rifle Garfield County Airport
• Ratify Chairman’s signature on City of Rifle land‑use application for water and sewer taps at Lots A5/A6, Rifle Airport
• Ratify Chairman’s signature on City of Rifle land‑use application for water and sewer taps at Lot A2, Rifle Airport
• Renew retail liquor license for The Guzzler (73 Sipprelle Drive, Unit D, Battlement Mesa, CO 81635)
• Renew fermented malt beverage and wine liquor license for Clark’s Market (71 Sipprelle Drive, Parachute, CO 81635)

The commission approved the consent agenda items (1‑13) and signed several contracts, including a sole‑source air‑monitoring contract and a $182,500 meals contract with the City of Rifle. It authorized distribution of $275,000 to school districts and $450,775.81 to the Road and Bridge fund from National Forest reserve receipts. A waiver of standards was granted for water supply to an ADU at 839 Sun King Drive, and a joint letter supporting the Shoshone Water Rights Preservation Project was sent to the U.S. Interior Secretary.

• Approved joint letter to Sec. Doug Burgum supporting Shoshone water rights (CARRIED)
• Approved consent agenda items 1‑13 (CARRIED)
• Approved sole‑source contract to Air Resource Specialist for air monitoring (CARRIED)
• Approved sole‑source contract to City of Rifle for meals program, up to $182,500 (CARRIED)
• Approved distribution of $275,000 to school districts and $450,775.81 to Road & Bridge fund (CARRIED)
• Approved early release of $33,075 check for Livestock Marketing Committee caterer deposit (CARRIED)
• Approved budget supplement for Community Health Worker ($23,534 revenue, $19,034 expense) (CARRIED)
• Granted waiver of standards for water supply to ADU at 839 Sun King Drive (CARRIED)

Planning Commission

The Garfield County Planning Commission will convene at 6:00 p.m. on June 25, 2025, to hold a work session. The session will focus on training, development review details, meeting protocol, and bylaws.

• Approval of May 28, 2025 minutes
• Work session on legal topics and development review
• Discussion on meeting format and protocol
• Bylaws overview

The commission approved the May 28, 2025 meeting minutes as submitted. A work session was conducted to discuss legal topics, by‑law revisions, and meeting protocols. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved May 28, 2025 minutes (as submitted)

Board of County Commissioners - Meeting

The commissioners will consider renewing the jail medical services contract with CorrHealth, LLC for $2,822,937.87. They will also review requests to add five sheriff’s office positions, approve a new sworn staff pay structure, and allocate a budget supplemental for the Mounted Patrol Unit. Additional items include a special event permit for the Carbondale Clay Center’s Clay and Moonlight event and a temporary liquor license for 502 Diner LLC.

• Renew CorrHealth, LLC contract for $2,822,937.87 to provide inmate medical services
• Approve addition of 5 headcount to the Sheriff’s Office for interns and vacation relief
• Approve sworn staff pay structure for the Sheriff’s Office
• Budget supplemental to fund the Mounted Patrol Unit revenues
• Special Event Permit for Carbondale Clay Center’s Clay and Moonlight event on July 5, 2025 at 644 Cowen Drive

The commissioners approved several actions. They renewed the CorrHealth contract for $2,822,937.87 to provide jail medical services, added five part‑time intern positions to the Sheriff’s Office, and approved a new pay structure for sworn sheriff staff (2‑1 vote). They also approved a budget supplemental for a mounted patrol unit, a special event permit for the Clay and Moonlight event, a temporary liquor license for 502 Diner, accepted an assessor’s abatement recommendation, and passed the consent agenda items.

• Renew CorrHealth contract for $2,822,937.87 – carried
• Add 5 part‑time headcount to Sheriff’s Office – carried
• Approve sworn staff pay structure – carried (2‑1 vote)
• Approve budget supplemental for mounted patrol unit – carried
• Approve special event permit for Clay and Moonlight event at 644 Cowen Drive – carried
• Grant temporary liquor license for 502 Diner at 155 Highway 133 – carried
• Accept assessor’s abatement recommendation for account R085503, amount $16,2069.87 – carried
• Pass consent agenda items 1 through 8 – carried

Board of County Commissioners - Work Session

The Garfield County Board of County Commissioners will hold a work session on June 23, 2025. The meeting agenda includes roll call, a pledge of allegiance, a moment of silence, and adjournment. No substantive items, contracts, or policy decisions are listed for discussion or vote.

BOCC - Joint Work Session with Town of Carbondale

The Garfield County Board of County Commissioners will hold a joint work session with the Town of Carbondale on June 17, 2025 at Carbondale Town Hall, 511 Colorado Avenue. The agenda lists only roll call, a pledge of allegiance, a moment of silence, and adjournment. No items were selected for discussion, decision, or vote.

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to discuss various county contracts, staffing increases, and water use agreements. The session includes a review of the 2025 Investment Policy and a potential letter to Congressman Jeff Hurd regarding the BEAD program.

• 2025 Grand Hogback Intergovernmental Agreement for service and funding of $544,500.00
• 10-year extension to commercial aeronautical activity land lease with Heli Hut II, LLC
• Proposal to add a Veterans Service Officer to staff
• Water Use Agreement to lease up to 350 ac. ft. of water from Ruedi Reservoir
• Sole source contract award to Valley Meals and More for the Older Adult Meals Program

The commissioners adopted the 2025 Investment Policy and approved the consent agenda. They authorized a letter to U.S. Rep. Jeff Hurd on the BEAD program. They executed a $544,500 intergovernmental agreement with RFTA for Grand Hogback bus service and approved a $244,760 sole‑source meals contract for older adults. They also approved a water‑lease agreement with CWCB and directed letters of support for the Rifle Creek restoration project.

• Adopted Garfield County Investment Policy 2025 (Resolution #2025-26) – Carried
• Approved Consent Agenda (Resolution #2025-25) – Carried
• Authorized letter to Rep. Jeff Hurd requesting BEAD program rollback – Carried
• Executed 2025 Grand Hogback IGA with RFTA funding $544,500 – Carried
• Approved sole‑source contract to Valley Meals and More up to $244,760 for Older Adult Meals – Carried
• Approved water use agreement with CWCB at $84.95 per acre‑foot for two years – Carried
• Directed staff to draft two letters of support for Rifle Creek Restoration Project – Carried
• Moved into and out of executive session – Carried

Board of County Commissioners - Work Session

The Board of County Commissioners will meet for a work session to discuss several specific topics. The session includes presentations on food insecurity and environmental restoration.

• Discussion regarding the Veterans Service Officer position
• AQCC Landfill Methane Capture Rule Making presentation by Deb Fiscus of SCS Consulting
• Discussion on the state of food insecurity with LIFT-UP representatives
• Rifle Creek habitat and restoration project presentation by Kate Collins

Board of County Commissioners

The Garfield County Board of County Commissioners will hold a second reading and request signature for Ordinance 2025-___ that prohibits the sale, use, or possession of fireworks in unincorporated areas. The board will also consider adding five staff positions to the Sheriff’s Office, approve the auction of six motor pool vehicles, and review several contract renewals and new contracts. Additional items include approvals for airport infrastructure grants and a road‑striping contract for the Road and Bridge Department.

• Second reading and signature request for Ordinance 2025-___ banning fireworks in unincorporated Garfield County
• Request to add five headcount to the Garfield County Sheriff’s Office for interns and part‑time staff
• Approval to auction six Motor Pool Department vehicles on the CBI auction site
• Renewal of contract with Jennifer Glynn LCSW, CCFC and Associates LLC for the Nurturing Parent Program
• Award of contract to Prestigious Paving, LLC for road striping projects

The Board carried the consent agenda items 1‑11. It appointed three county representatives to the National Forest Reserves panel. It approved a contract to award Prestigious Paving, LLC up to $130,005 for road‑striping projects. It also approved several airport agreements, extended a lease for Heli Hut II, and appointed new members to the Planning Commission and Board of Adjustment while continuing review of the fireworks ordinance.

• Consent agenda items 1‑11 approved (CARRIED)
• Appointed three representatives (Fred Jarman, Commissioner Samson, Jamaica Watts) to the National Forest Reserves panel (CARRIED)
• Approved award of Prestigious Paving, LLC contract up to $130,005 for road striping (CARRIED)
• Approved $8,000 contract amendment with Lochner for fuel farm and pole barn at Rifle Airport (CARRIED)
• Approved $50,000 RTC 17‑E contract with Lochner for airport engineering services (CARRIED)
• Approved acceptance of Colorado Discretionary Aviation Grant for apron design (CARRIED)
• Approved 10‑year lease extension for Heli Hut II, LLC at Rifle Airport (CARRIED)
• Appointed Temple Glassier to the Planning Commission and Wes Miller to the Board of Adjustment (CARRIED)

Planning Commission

The Garfield County Planning Commission will hold three public hearings to review requests from Nutrient Farms LLC. Items include an amendment to the Riverbend Planned Unit Development (PUD) to rezone a portion to Nutrient Farm PUD, a request to vacate the Coal Ridge PUD and rezone it to Nutrient Farm PUD, and a rezoning to a Planned Unit Development for mixed agricultural and commercial uses. All properties are located about one mile southeast of New Castle, south of the Colorado River.

• Amendment of Riverbend PUD to rezone portion to Nutrient Farm PUD (File No. PUAA-05-23-8963)
• Vacate Coal Ridge PUD and rezone to Nutrient Farm PUD (Resolution No. 84-261, Reception Number 358633, File No. PUAA-05-23-8898)
• Rezoning to Planned Unit Development for farm, greenhouse, residential, recreational, and retail uses (File No. PUAA-05-22-8899)

The commission approved the April 23, 2025 minutes as submitted. A motion to re‑open public comment passed unanimously by voice vote. The commission then moved to recommend that the Board of County Commissioners deny the revocation of the Coal Ridge PUD, the amendment of the Riverbend PUD, and the rezoning of the Nutrient Farms PUD. The meeting was adjourned at 10:15 p.m.

• Approved April 23, 2025 minutes (as submitted)
• Motion to re‑open public comment passed unanimously (voice vote)
• Recommendation of denial to BOCC for Coal Ridge PUD revocation, Riverbend PUD amendment, and Nutrient Farms PUD rezoning (motion carried)
• Meeting adjourned at 10:15 p.m.

Board of County Commissioners - Meeting

The Garfield County Board of County Commissioners will hold a regular work session to act on several items. Items include an abatement hearing for Rifle Apartments LLLP, a budget supplement for a new Computer Assisted Mass Appraisal (CAMA) system conversion, two liquor‑license renewals, and authorization for a resolution to modify the Rock Gardens Minor PUD. The board will also consider an ordinance amendment to update civil‑infraction categories and a request to approve a salary above the mid‑point for a County Attorney’s Office position.

• Abatement hearing for Rifle Apartments LLLP (Acct R085503) – Item 25-050
• Budget supplement request for a new Computer Assisted Mass Appraisal (CAMA) system conversion
• Liquor license renewal for The Rough Bar & Grill, 3004 Highway 325, Rifle, CO 81650
• Authorize Chairman to sign resolution approving Rock Gardens Minor PUD Modification (1308 County Road 129, No Name)
• Ordinance amendment to update civil‑infraction categories in prior Ordinances No. 196‑1 and 2016‑1

The commissioners approved a $16,370.68 tax abatement refund and a budget supplement of up to $300,000 for a new CAMA software system. They authorized a $1,200,275.23 EFT/EBT disbursement for April and adopted a memorandum of understanding for the Colorado Works Program. Additional actions included approving an incentive‑pay policy, appointing a proxy for the opioid council, and accepting a fair‑board resignation with direction to advertise the vacancy.

• Approved $16,370.68 tax abatement refund (carried)
• Approved budget supplement up to $300,000 for CAMA software conversion (carried)
• Approved $1,200,275.23 EFT/EBT disbursement for April 2025 (carried)
• Approved MOU for Colorado Works Program (July 1 2025‑June 30 2026) (carried)
• Approved Human Services Incentive Pay Policy (carried)
• Appointed Mason Hohstadt as proxy for Region 5 Opioid Abatement Council (carried)
• Accepted Duston Harris resignation from Fair Board and directed advertisement for vacancy (carried)
• Authorized salary above mid‑point for office manager/paralegal position (Dani Veals) (carried)

Planning Commission - CANCELLED

The Garfield County Planning Commission meeting scheduled for May 14, 2025, was cancelled. No agenda items were discussed.

BOCC - Joint Work Session with Town of Silt

The Garfield County Board of County Commissioners will conduct a roll call, a pledge of allegiance, a moment of silence, and then adjourn. No agenda items were selected for discussion or decision. No attachments or proposals were presented.

Board of County Commissioners

The Garfield County Board of County Commissioners will review routine consent agenda items and approve payroll funding. They will consider a $60,000 supplement to the Professional Services budget to hire a biologist and economist for gray wolf impact analysis. Additional items include a fireworks ban ordinance, a contract change order with GMCO LLC for chipseal projects, and resolutions denying two land‑use change permits. The meeting also includes updates on discretionary grants, an operational supplement with Colorado State University, and an AQCC party‑status request.

• Contract change order with GMCO LLC for additional chipseal projects for the R&B Department
• Resolution denying land‑use change permit for MtDawwg Small Contractor (3659 CR 100, Carbondale)
• Resolution denying limited‑impact land‑use permit for Ule Mini‑Storage near New Castle
• $60,000 budget supplement to hire a biologist and economist for gray wolf reintroduction study
• First reading of an ordinance banning possession, use, and sale of fireworks

The commissioners approved the consent agenda items, including several contract and permit authorizations. They granted discretionary grant requests, including $3,000 to Community Counts Colorado, and approved a new housing authority board member and a CSU funding supplement. The board also authorized a request for party status in an upcoming air‑quality hearing and adopted the first reading of a fireworks ban ordinance. A proposed $60,000 budget supplement for professional services was tabled for further discussion.

• Approved consent agenda items 1‑7 (CARRIED)
• Granted full amount of 2025 second‑quarter discretionary grant requests (CARRIED)
• Approved $3,000 nonprofit grant to Community Counts Colorado (CARRIED)
• Appointed Danell Kelly to Garfield County Housing Authority board and reappointed Dave Roberts (CARRIED)
• Approved 2025 CSU Garfield County supplement (CARRIED)
• Authorized request for party status in AQCC regulation 31 hearing (CARRIED)
• Adopted first reading of fireworks ban ordinance (CARRIED)
• Tabled $60,000 budget supplement for BOCC professional services (tabled for executive session)

Board of County Commissioners - Work Session

The Garfield County Board of County Commissioners will hold a work session on May 6, 2025. The agenda includes a discussion of artificial intelligence led by Gary Noffsinger, accompanied by four attached documents. No formal actions or decisions are listed for this meeting.

• Discussion of Artificial Intelligence (AI) – Gary Noffsinger
• Attachment: Work Session Cover Letter.pdf
• Attachment: AI Presentation Slides.pdf
• Attachment: Garfield Artificial Intelligence Use Guidelines.pdf
• Attachment: Garfield Use of Artificial Intelligence Policy.pdf

Board of County Commissioners

The Garfield County Board of Commissioners will consider several items, including a resolution to request the U.S. Secretary of the Interior to deliver the keynote at the 2026 JOLT Energy Summit. The board will hold a public hearing on a Special Events Permit for the Carbondale Wild West Rodeo Association and will review liquor license renewals for The Funky Bear Café and Trappers Lake Lodge. Additional actions include a contract change order with New GMCO, LLC for mag chloride, and authorizing a floodplain development permit and bridge replacement for the Three Mile Mobile Home Park.

• Resolution requesting Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum to keynote the 2026 JOLT Energy Summit
• Special Events Permit public hearing for Carbondale Wild West Rodeo Association (1151 County Road 100, Carbondale)
• Liquor license renewal for The Funky Bear Café (73 Sipperelle Dr., Battlement Mesa) and Trappers Lake Lodge (7700 Trappers Lake Road, Meeker)
• Contract change order with New GMCO, LLC for additional mag chloride for the R&B Department
• Authorization of floodplain development permit and bridge replacement for Three Mile Mobile Home Park (250 County Road 127)

The commissioners approved a resolution asking the U.S. Secretary of the Interior to deliver the keynote at the 2026 JOLT Energy Summit. They also approved an abatement of $19,382.24, denied two other abatement requests, and granted a special events permit for the Carbondale Wild West Rodeo. In addition, the board awarded a $515,640.68 asphalt‑paving contract, ratified a $27,750 pig‑pen purchase, and authorized final talent negotiations for the county fair.

• Approved resolution requesting Secretary Doug Burgum to keynote JOLT Energy Summit (carried)
• Approved abatement for R820004 JMS 2021 Management Trust, total $19,382.24 (carried)
• Granted administrative denial for abatement 25-042 (R009049) (carried)
• Granted administrative denial for abatement 25-043 (R530106) (carried)
• Approved special events permit for Carbondale Wild West Rodeo (June 5–Aug 21) (carried)
• Awarded Grand River Construction contract for 2025 asphalt paving, up to $515,640.68 (carried)
• Ratified emergency pig‑pen purchase, $27,750 to Ackerman Distributing (carried)
• Authorized final contract negotiations for fair talent, not to exceed $100,000 (carried)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings regarding a solar energy project in Silt and a comprehensive plan amendment south of Glenwood Springs. The body will also enter an executive session to receive legal advice on ex parte communication and conflicts of interest.

• Major Impact Review for three co-located solar projects totaling 7.5 megawatts AC at 35445 US-6, Silt
• Comprehensive Plan amendment to change land use from Residential Medium to Residential Medium High at 3201 County Road 117
• Executive session regarding ex parte communication and conflicts of interest

The commission unanimously approved an amendment to the Comprehensive Plan to change the Future Land Use Map designation at 3201 County Road 117 from Residential Medium to Residential Medium‑High. It also denied a Major Impact Review for three co‑located solar projects totaling 7.5 MW at the Rew Ranch site, voting 6‑1. Minutes for the February 26 and March 12 meetings were approved, and motions to enter and exit executive session were carried.

• Approved amendment of FLUM designation to Residential Medium‑High (unanimous)
• Denied Major Impact Review for 7.5 MW solar project (6‑1 vote)
• Approved minutes for Feb 26 and Mar 12 meetings as submitted
• Motion to go into Executive Session carried
• Motion to come out of Executive Session carried

Board of County Commissioners - Meeting

The Garfield County Board of County Commissioners will meet to discuss a proposed 2025 Sheriff's Office pay structure and budget supplement, review a liquor license application for a recreation center, and consider several contracts and grant applications.

• Approval of Sheriff's Office pay structures and budget supplement
• Public hearing for Parachute/Battlement Mesa Park & Recreation District liquor license
• Contract award to GMCO LLC for 2025 Chipseal Projects
• Grant application for $392K State Jail Behavioral Based Services
• Public hearing for Sunlight Parkway PUD Major Subdivision Preliminary Plan

The commissioners approved a $502,335 supplemental budget for 2025 Sheriff’s Office pay equity adjustments. They also approved a $6,500 grant to the Western States and Tribal Nations Energy Initiative, a liquor license for an entertainment facility at 398 Arroyo Drive in Parachute, and a special events permit for a Kentucky Derby Watch Party in Carbondale. Additional actions included approving $1,186,539.97 in EFT/EBT disbursements, a $20,000 funding reinstatement for the WIC Farmers’ Market, a temporary pay increase for a vegetation technician, and a $392,000 grant application for State Jail Behavioral Based Services.

• Approved $502,335 budget supplemental for 2025 Sheriff’s Office pay equity adjustments (CARRIED)
• Approved $6,500 support for Western States and Tribal Nations Energy Initiative (CARRIED)
• Approved liquor license for Entertainment Facility at 398 Arroyo Drive, Parachute (CARRIED)
• Approved special events permit for WindWalkers Kentucky Derby Watch Party at 644 Cowne Drive, Carbondale (CARRIED)
• Approved EFT/EBT disbursements totaling $1,186,539.97 (CARRIED)
• Approved change to Colorado Healthy Solutions grant and reinstated WIC Farmers’ Market funding up to $20,000 (CARRIED)
• Approved temporary pay increase for a seasonal vegetation technician to $27‑$27.50 per hour (CARRIED)
• Approved application for State Jail Behavioral Based Services grant of $392,000 (CARRIED)

Board of County Commissioners

The Garfield County Board of Commissioners will vote on several contract awards, including a purchase of a 2025 Ford Expedition for the Motor Pool and a change order for home‑delivered meals for DHS. The board will also consider a resolution opposing Colorado Senate Bill 25‑003 and adopt policies for open records requests and electronic signatures. A public hearing on the 2025 Budget Supplement #2 will be held, and an intergovernmental agreement to use TIF for the Town of Parachute will be reviewed.

• Resolution opposing Colorado Senate Bill 25‑003
• Award contract to Larry H. Miller Ford Lakewood for a 2025 Ford Expedition
• Change order contract with Valley Meals and More for DHS meal services
• Adopt amended Open Records Act policy and E‑Signature policy
• Approve Intergovernmental Agreement to use TIF for Town of Parachute

The commissioners approved the 2025 second supplemental budget and its appropriation resolution. They also adopted a resolution opposing Colorado Senate Bill 25-003 and accepted the Public Trustee's 1st Quarter 2025 report. Several contracts were approved, including a Ford Expedition for the motor pool, advertisement of decommissioned patrol vehicles, an intergovernmental agreement for tax‑increment financing, and a vehicle‑upfitting contract with GreyCo Customs.

• Approved resolution opposing Colorado Senate Bill 25-003 (carried)
• Accepted Public Trustee 1st Quarter 2025 report (carried)
• Removed item 5 from consent agenda and approved remaining items (carried)
• Approved 2025 second supplemental budget and appropriation (carried)
• Approved contract for 2025 Ford Expedition for Motor Pool (carried)
• Approved advertisement of decommissioned patrol and civil vehicles (carried)
• Approved intergovernmental agreement for tax‑increment financing revenue sharing (carried)
• Approved contract to GreyCo Customs for vehicle upfitting up to $513,734.26 (carried)

Board of County Commissioners - Work Session

The Board will conduct roll call, a pledge of allegiance, and a moment of silence before hearing a presentation by Precision Employment. The presentation will cover a compensation study for the Garfield County Sheriff’s Office. No decisions or votes are indicated in the agenda.

• Presentation by Precision Employment on a compensation study for the Garfield County Sheriff’s Office

Board of County Commissioners

The Garfield County Board of County Commissioners will consider a range of items, including a $7,500 payment to the Rural Public Lands County Council, renewal of two liquor licenses, and several contract approvals. Notable contracts include the purchase of a 2025 Dodge Ram for the Motor Pool Department and a drainage improvement project with Metcalf Excavation. The board will also ratify signatures for the 2040 Clean Energy Plan letter, approve $81,875 in Human Services Commission mini‑grants, and hear public hearings on a gravel pit extension and a Rock Gardens PUD modification.

• Approve $7,500 payment to the 2025 Rural Public Lands County Council (1st Quarter).
• Renew liquor licenses for Aspen Glen Golf Club (545 Bald Eagle Way, Carbondale) and Vista View Events (468 Open Heart Lane, Rifle).
• Award contract to Pueblo, Chrysler, Jeep Ram for purchase of a 2025 Dodge Ram for the Motor Pool Department.
• Approve $81,875 in Human Services Commission Mini‑Grants.
• Consider application for a minor modification of the Rock Gardens Planned Unit Development at 1308 County Road 129.

The commissioners approved payment for a rural public lands lobbyist, approved an abatement of $16,945.36, adopted the consent agenda (items 1‑15 except item 12), awarded a $329,447.33 contract to Metcalf Excavation for drainage work, granted several fairgrounds fee waivers, approved a quit‑claim deed to the City of Rifle, and approved an intergovernmental agreement for the 2025 mosquito‑control program.

• Approved $7,500 payment to Robert Weidner for Rural Public Lands County Council (CARRIED)
• Approved $16,945.36 abatement hearing recommendation (CARRIED)
• Adopted consent agenda items 1‑15 excluding item 12 (CARRIED)
• Approved award of Metcalf Excavation contract up to $329,447.33 for Battlement Mesa drainage improvements (CARRIED)
• Approved fee waivers for Flat Tops Church Rodeo, Memorial Day Riders, CRV Chamber Chili Cook‑off, CRV Chamber Cinco de Mayo, and CWBRA events (CARRIED)
• Approved $200 donation to the Shamrock Shindig silent auction (CARRIED)
• Approved quit‑claim deed transferring park‑and‑ride property to the City of Rifle (CARRIED)
• Approved intergovernmental agreement for the 2025 collaborative mosquito‑control program (CARRIED)

Board of County Commissioners - Meeting

The Garfield County Board of County Commissioners will consider a public hearing for a special events permit for the Roaring Fork Outdoors Volunteers 30th Anniversary Celebration at Spring Creeks Ranch, 644 Cowen Dr., Carbondale. They will also set boundaries and schedule a hearing for a liquor‑license application for Grand Valley Recreation Center in Parachute/Battlement Mesa Park. A consent agenda includes approval of several contracts for county services, liquor‑license renewals, and a review of the 2024 Community Corrections Annual Report.

• Public hearing for Special Events Permit for Roaring Fork Outdoors Volunteers’ 30th Anniversary Celebration, June 4 2025, 5 p.m.–10 p.m., Spring Creeks Ranch, 644 Cowen Dr., Carbondale
• Request to set boundaries and hearing date for Grand Valley Recreation Center liquor‑license application (Parachute/Battlement Mesa Park)
• Award contract to Mountain Valley Developmental Services for services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (Human Services Procurement)
• Award contract to Integrated Wall Solutions for As‑Needed Culverts for the Road and Bridge Department (Procurement)
• Award contract to Ken Garff Ford Greeley for a 2025 F‑550 vehicle plus upfitting for the Motor Pool (Procurement)

The commissioners approved a special events permit for the Roaring Fork Outdoors Volunteer’s 30th anniversary celebration at Spring Creeks Ranch in Carbondale. They also approved the consent agenda, an EFT/EBT disbursement of $799,955.02, and increased Valley Meals home‑delivery to four days per week in Eastern Garfield County. Additional approvals included wastewater‑treatment variances and motions to enter and exit executive session.

• Approved special events permit for Roaring Fork Outdoors celebration at Spring Creeks Ranch, Carbondale (CARRIED)
• Approved consent agenda items, including contracts for Mountain Valley Developmental Services, Integrated Wall Solutions, Ken Garff Ford Greeley, and Bruckner’s Truck & Equipment (CARRIED)
• Approved EFT/EBT disbursement of $799,955.02 (CARRIED)
• Approved increase of Valley Meals home‑delivery to four days per week in Eastern Garfield County, adding $9,000 expense (CARRIED)
• Approved resolution authorizing Chairman to sign wastewater‑treatment variances at 112 Navajo Street, New Castle (CARRIED)
• Moved to executive session (CARRIED)
• Moved to reconvene from executive session (CARRIED)

Board of County Commissioners - Work Session

The Garfield County Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to hear citizen comments on criminal justice services and an elder program update. Commissioners will also discuss a proposed county policy for using e‑signatures on electronic documents and a proposed update to the county ethics policy. No formal decisions are indicated in the agenda.

• Discussion of a County policy for accepting and utilizing e‑signatures for electronic documents
• Discussion of an update to the County’s ethics policy
• Overview of Criminal Justice Services – review of programs, community corrections, and 2024 annual review
• Older Programs Meal update and new proposal for the Elder Program
• Citizen comments segment

Board of County Commissioners

The Garfield County Board of County Commissioners will hold a public hearing on the Confluence Early Childhood Development Service District's amended service plan and review special events permits for fundraisers in Carbondale and Rifle. The board will also consider a $227,700 grant request for Colorado Animal Rescue and approve routine items like payroll and meeting minutes.

• Public hearing on Confluence Early Childhood Development Service District amended service plan
• Special Events Permit for River Bridge Regional Center's Imagine Fundraiser (April 12, 2025)
• Special Events Permit for Colorado River Valley Chamber of Commerce's Annual Awards Banquet (April 26, 2025)
• Request for $227,700 grant funding for Colorado Animal Rescue (C.A.R.E.)
• Approval of renewal for Gran Farnum Printing and Publishing ballot and envelope printing services

Planning Commission

The Garfield County Planning Commission will hold a continued public hearing regarding the revocation of the Coal Ridge Planned Unit Development (PUD) and amendments to the Riverbend and Nutrient Farms PUDs. The applicant, Nutrient Farms LLC, is seeking to rezone approximately 1,137 acres located east of the Town of New Castle.

• Continued public hearing for revocation of Coal Ridge PUD
• Amendment of Riverbend PUD
• Nutrient Farms PUD rezoning request
• Applicant: Nutrient Farms LLC
• Location: 1,137 acres east of New Castle

Board of County Commissioners

The Garfield County Board of County Commissioners will meet to appoint a representative to the Garfield County Library Board, consider a donation of a K9 unit to New Castle PD, and approve contracts for vehicle purchases, security systems, and food services. The meeting also includes a public hearing.

• Appointment to Garfield County Library Board
• Donation of Patrol K9 unit to New Castle PD
• Award contract to Daniels Long Chevrolet for 14 Tahoe vehicles
• Award contract to Motorola Solutions for patrol radios
• Approval to apply for $50,000 DOLA grant for mental health services

Board of County Commissioners - Special Meeting

The Garfield County Board of County Commissioners is holding a special meeting to interview candidates for open Library Trustee positions. The session includes a public comment period and is scheduled for 9:00 a.m. on February 27, 2025.

• Interview candidates for Library Trustee Positions
• Public comment period scheduled
• Meeting at 108 8th Street, Room 100, Glenwood Springs

Planning Commission

The Garfield County Planning Commission will hold two public hearings. The first is to review a Major Impact Land Use Change Permit for Go‑Rentals retail, storage and rental uses on River Frontage Road near Silt. The second is to review the Sunlight Parkway PUD Major Subdivision Preliminary Plan and plat for parcel #2185‑343‑00‑028. No other business is on the agenda.

• Public hearing on Major Impact Land Use Change Permit for Go‑Rentals retail, storage, and rental uses, River Frontage Road, ~1.75 mi SE of downtown Silt (File No. MIPA 10‑24‑9040)
• Public hearing on Sunlight Parkway PUD Major Subdivision Preliminary Plan/Plat, parcel #2185‑343‑00‑028

BOCC - Joint Work Session with Town of New Castle

The Garfield County Board of County Commissioners and the Town of New Castle held a joint work session on February 18, 2025. The agenda consists of roll call, a pledge of allegiance, a moment of silence, citizen comments, and adjournment. No substantive items, proposals, or decisions were scheduled for discussion.

Board of County Commissioners - Meeting

The Garfield County Board of County Commissioners will consider several contract awards, including a procurement of two water trucks for the Road & Bridge Department. They will also review liquor license renewals for Ironbridge Grill in Glenwood Springs and Elk Creek Campground in New Castle. A public hearing will be held on a land‑use change permit for a small contractor yard at 3659 CR 100, Carbondale. Additional items include policy updates and other routine agenda matters.

• Award contract to Transwest Truck Trailer RV for two water trucks (Road & Bridge Department)
• Renew liquor license for Blue Heron Operations dba Ironbridge Grill, 410 Ironbridge Dr., Glenwood Springs
• Renew liquor license for Elk Creek Campground, Inc. dba Elk Creek Campground, 581 County Rd. 241, New Castle
• Award contract to Ken Garff Ford Greeley for an ADA prisoner transport van for the GCSO
• Public hearing on land‑use change permit for a small contractor’s yard at 3659 CR 100, Carbondale

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a request from Pivot Energy. The body is considering a Major Impact Review for the construction of solar projects on land owned by Rew Ranch Project, LLC.

• Public hearing for three co-located solar projects totaling 7.5 megawatts AC at 35445 US-6, Silt, CO 81652 (Parcel #217901300012)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will approve minutes from previous meetings and discuss items such as a nuclear discussion, a public hearing request for the Confluence Early Childhood Development Special District Service Plan, and several contract renewals. Specific actions include considering the sale of a Sheriff's Office K9 named Herra for $10,000 and reviewing contract renewal recommendations for ticket sales, software, and janitorial supplies. The agenda also contains discretionary grant requests, including a $9,900 grant for the 5 Point Film Festival, and updates from the County Manager and County Attorney.

• Sale of Sheriff's Office K9 Herra for $10,000
• Renewal of contract with San Juan Events, LLC dba Black Canyon Tickets (ticket sale services)
• Renewal of contract with eScribe Software Ltd. for meeting and agenda management
• Award of contract to Western Paper Distributors, Inc. for janitorial products
• $9,900 discretionary grant request for 5 Point Film Festival

Board of County Commissioners - Work Session

The Garfield County Board of County Commissioners will hold a work session on February 4, 2025. The agenda includes roll call, a pledge of allegiance, a moment of silence, and citizen comments featuring a Two Rivers School presentation and a discussion on the Confluence Early Childhood Education coalition. No items are selected for vote or formal decision.

• Two Rivers School presentation by Kevin White and students
• Discussion on Confluence Early Childhood Education (CECE) coalition with Maggie Tiscornia, Nate Bruggeman, Jennifer, Vincent Tomasulo, and Valerie Carlin

Board of County Commissioners

The Garfield County Board of County Commissioners will vote on a $315,000 discretionary grant for the county's 2025 membership contribution to the GCE collaborative. The meeting also includes multiple contract award recommendations for equipment and services, as well as a special events permit for an adult prom at Red Barn Ranch. Additional items include a public hearing on a 2025 budget supplement and various discretionary grant requests for local organizations.

• Award contract to Transwest Trailers, LLC for a Trail King Heavy Equipment Trailer (Road & Bridge Department)
• Award contract to Power Equipment Company, LLC for a BOMAG BC 473 Compactor (Landfill Department)
• Discretionary grant of $315,000 for Garfield County's 2025 membership contribution to the GCE collaborative
• Discretionary grant of $227,700 for Journey Home Animal Care Center (JHACC)
• Special Events Permit for River Center of New Castle’s Adult Prom at Red Barn Ranch, 345 County Road 262, Silt, on Feb 22, 6 p.m.–11 p.m.

Planning Commission

The Garfield County Planning Commission will hold three public hearings to review Nutrient Farms LLC requests: an amendment to the Riverbend PUD (Resolution No. 77-2) to rezone a portion to Nutrient Farm PUD zoning; a vacation of the Coal Ridge PUD (Resolution No. 84-261) to rezone that portion to Nutrient Farm PUD zoning; and a rezoning to a Planned Unit Development that would allow farm, greenhouse, agricultural, residential, recreational and retail/commercial uses. The commission will also approve minutes from the January 15, 2025 meeting and receive an update on Planning Commission seat re‑appointments.

• Amendment of Riverbend PUD (Resolution No. 77-2) to rezone to Nutrient Farm PUD zoning
• Vacation of Coal Ridge PUD (Resolution No. 84-261) to rezone to Nutrient Farm PUD zoning
• Rezoning request for a Planned Unit Development with mixed agricultural and commercial uses
• Approval of minutes for the January 15, 2025 meeting
• Update on Planning Commission seat re‑appointments

BOCC - Joint Work Session with City of Rifle

The Garfield County Board of County Commissioners and the City of Rifle will hold a joint work session on January 22, 2025. The agenda consists solely of roll call, pledge of allegiance, moment of silence, citizen comments, and adjournment. No items are selected for discussion, decision, or public hearing.

• No items selected for discussion or decision

Board of County Commissioners - Work Session

The Garfield County Board of County Commissioners work session scheduled for January 21, 2025 was cancelled. No agenda items were selected for discussion. The meeting consisted only of standard procedural items such as roll call and citizen comments, which were not pursued.

Board of County Commissioners - Meeting

The Garfield County Board of County Commissioners will consider a series of procurement contracts, including a Heavy Truck 4‑Post Lift for the Road & Bridge department and a John Deere 772GP Grader. They will also review liquor license renewals for three establishments, a special events permit for a hockey association, and funding requests for the Youth Diversion Program. Additional items include a letter to state officials about gray wolves, intergovernmental agreements with neighboring counties, and updates to the county employee handbook safety policy.

• Award contract to Mohawk Lifts, LLC for a Heavy Truck 4‑Post Lift (Road & Bridge department)
• Award contract to 4 Rivers Equipment, LLC for a John Deere 772GP Grader (Road & Bridge department)
• Renew liquor license for Harris Productions LLC dba Rifle Fireside Lanes at 23 Highway 325, Rifle
• Approve $60,750 general funding request for the Youth Diversion Program
• Review special events permit for Colorado Extreme Hockey Association’s After Hours at 2340 County Road 100, Carbondale

Planning Commission

The Garfield County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to review the location and extent of Xcel's Una to Ute Rifle Substations Electric Transmission Line 6670 Rebuild Project. Staff reports and application documents will be considered. The project is situated on multiple parcels throughout the western portion of the county along I‑70. No decisions are recorded in the agenda.

• Public hearing on Xcel substation location and extent for the 6670 Rebuild Project (multiple parcels along I‑70)
• Review of staff report and application documents (Attachment_Xcel_Rifle_to_Ute_Substation...)

Board of County Commissioners - Swearing in Ceremony

The Board of County Commissioners held a special meeting on Jan. 14, 2025 for a swearing‑in ceremony. Commissioners Perry Will (District 2) and Mike Samson (District 3) took their oaths of office after introductions and a welcome. A reception followed, and the meeting then moved to a regular work session covering an organizational meeting, appointments to boards and commissions, and the possibility of an executive session.

• Swearing‑in ceremony for Commissioner District 2, Perry Will
• Swearing‑in ceremony for Commissioner District 3, Mike Samson
• Reception to follow the ceremony
• Organizational meeting in the regular work session
• Appointments for participation in boards and commissions

Board of County Commissioners

The Garfield County Board of County Commissioners will consider a special events permit for POE Sisterhood International Chapter IW-CO’s Murder Mystery Dinner at the Grand Valley Recreation Center. They will review multiple contract renewal recommendations, including Early Childhood Network services and Tyler Technologies software applications. The board will also approve an early release payment of $15,314.35 to Master's Touch LLC for mailing 2024 tax notices. Additionally, they will recommend and approve a contract with Stone Security for security camera upgrades at the Sheriff’s Annex and Rifle Courthouse.

• Special Events Permit: POE Sisterhood Murder Mystery Dinner, Jan 25, 2025, Grand Valley Recreation Center, 398 Arroyo Drive, Battlement Mesa
• Early release of $15,314.35 to Master's Touch LLC for 2024 tax notice mailing
• Contract award to Stone Security, LLC for security camera system upgrades at the Sheriff’s Annex and Rifle Courthouse
• Renewal of contract with Early Childhood Network for coaching and training services
• Renewal of contract with Tyler Technologies for annual software applications

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will consider development and concept plans for Vantage Aviation at the Rifle Garfield County Airport. They will also review rules for ambulance services and various contract renewals. A payment of $7,500 for the Rural Public Lands County Council is also proposed.

• Approval of $7,500 payment for 2024 Rural Public Lands County Council 4th Quarter Update
• Development and Concept Plan approvals for Vantage Aviation at Rifle Garfield County Airport
• Resolution adopting Garfield County Ambulance Services Authorization to Operate Rules and Regulations
• Contract award to Bailey Pro Rodeo for County Fair sanctioned events
• Contract renewals for Waste Management of Colorado, Zippytech LLC, and Ntirety, Inc.