San Miguel County public meetings in 2022
13 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Board of County Commissioners
The Board approved property tax levies for the 2023 budget year and appropriated additional funds to cover 2022 expenses. They also adopted new policies for secure transportation services and digital accessibility.
- Approved Resolution 2022-65 increasing total 2022 appropriations from $27,951,249 to $32,891,249 (3-0)
- Approved Resolution 2022-67 levying a general operating tax of 11.834 mills and an additional tax of .033 mills for 2023 (3-0)
- Approved Resolution 2022-68 levying a general operating tax of 0.400 mills and an additional tax of .001 mills for the Solid Waste Disposal District (3-0)
- Adopted Resolution 2022-59 establishing policies and licensing for Secure Transportation Services (3-0)
- Approved Resolution 2022-64 memorializing digital accessibility for all (3-0)
- Approved purchase of a 2016 Liebherr bulldozer for $145,400 and a 2018 772G Motor Grader for $225,000 (3-0)
- Approved updated deed restrictions and guidelines for Pinion Park Norwood and Rio Vista II (3-0)
- Approved Resolution 2022-66 transferring $33,354.56 from Treasurer’s Trust and Agency funds to the General Fund (3-0)
Open Space Commission
The commission conducted a work session to refine the 2023 Work Plan and reviewed tasks from the 2017 BOCC Resolution. No formal votes or final approvals were recorded during the meeting.
- Continued approval of 11/30/2022 meeting minutes to January 2023 meeting
- Tabled adoption of final 2023 OSC Work Plan until 1/23/23 meeting
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission recommended that the Board of County Commissioners make no changes to the Alpine Wellness Marijuana Retail Cultivation Facility Special Use Permit. The commission found that the facility complied with approval terms and determined that future annual reviews will not be necessary.
- Recommended no changes to Alpine Wellness Marijuana Retail Cultivation Facility Special Use Permit (5-0)
Board of County Commissioners
The Board of County Commissioners approved the 2023 budgets and fund appropriations for the county and the Solid Waste Disposal District. The board also authorized several intergovernmental agreements and approved the 2023 Mental Health Fund Budget.
- Approved 2023 budgets for San Miguel County and Solid Waste Disposal District (3-0)
- Approved 2023 fund appropriations for San Miguel County and Solid Waste Disposal District (3-0)
- Approved Coroner's salary increase to $66,190 per year for 2023-2027 term (3-0)
- Approved use of LATCF funding for 2023 Ophir Road paving costs (3-0)
- Approved 2023 Mental Health Fund Budget for Behavioral Health Solutions (3-0)
- Approved appointment of Robert McKeever to Norwood Lone Cone Public Library Board (3-0)
- Approved appointment of Alex Barry to the Lodging Tax Panel (3-0)
- Approved Second Insubstantial Plat Amendment for Lot 8, Elk Run Subdivision (3-0)
Open Space Commission
The Commission held a work session to discuss the 2023 Work Plan, including budgets and projects for the Land Heritage Program and ecosystem services. No final action was taken on the plan; staff will update the draft based on member input for review at the next meeting.
- Approved 10/24/2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
Board of County Commissioners
The Board of County Commissioners held a special meeting to complete personnel evaluations for the County Manager and County Attorney. These evaluations were conducted in a closed executive session.
- Approved motion to enter executive session for staff evaluations (3-0)
Board of County Commissioners
The Board of County Commissioners approved the acquisition of a deed-restricted property at 508 Society Drive for affordable or employee housing. Other key actions included approving a subdivision lot line adjustment in San Juan Vista and granting a notice of violation extension for a housing property.
- Authorized acquisition of 508 Society Drive (Lawson Hill Lot 25A) for affordable/employee housing (3-0)
- Approved subdivision exemption for lot line adjustment between Lots 17 and 18, San Juan Vista Subdivision (3-0)
- Approved extension to August 31, 2023, to cure Notice of Violation for Jake and Jesse McTigue (3-0)
- Approved $4,000 one-time allocation for Ute Youth Ski Day (3-0)
- Approved Special Events permit for Rocky Mountain Arts event on December 3, 2022 (3-0)
- Approved consent agenda including library board reappointment and Blue Jay Telluride liquor license manager change (3-0)
- Approved Intergovernmental Agreement with Montrose County for Child Support Services (3-0)
- Tabled onsite wastewater treatment system permit fees pending addition of a hardship program
Planning Commission
The Commission approved a Special Use Permit for Collins-Morehead LLC to operate a light industrial research and development facility and host cultural events at the Deep Creek Mine. The approval includes a limit of six events per year and a total ban on fireworks. The Commission also nominated a new member to the East End Master Plan Advisory Group.
- Approved Special Use Permit for light industrial facility and cultural events at Deep Creek Mine (5-0)
- Restricted Deep Creek Mine events to 6 per year and prohibited fireworks
- Nominated Claudia Garcia Curzio to the East End Master Plan Advisory Group (5-0)
- Approved October 13, 2022 meeting minutes (5-0)
Board of County Commissioners
The Board reconvened from an executive session regarding the County Attorney contract and provided direction to staff. No other substantive decisions were recorded.
- Approved motion to exit executive session regarding County Attorney contract (3-0)
Board of County Commissioners
The Board approved the purchase of a 2022 Chevrolet Tahoe for the Sheriff's office and appointed Galena Gleason to the County Planning Commission. They also authorized the use of Local Assistance and Tribal Consistency funds for the Sunnyside Housing Development.
- Approved purchase of 2022 Chevrolet Tahoe for $53,234 from Town of Norwood (3-0)
- Approved appointment of Galena Gleason to County Planning Commission-Alternate seat (3-0)
- Approved consent agenda including road maintenance termination and $3,400 WRETAC decal funding (3-0)
- Approved Veterans Day 2022 Proclamation (3-0)
- Directed staff to use Local Assistance and Tribal Consistency funds (LATCF) for Sunnyside Housing Development
- Directed staff to pursue settlement negotiations for 2017 & 2018 oil and gas lease litigation
- Tabled County Donation Policy (Resolution 2022-53) for wording changes
- Tabled Lawson Hill connector sidewalk discussion to a future meeting
Open Space Commission
The Open Space Commission held a work session to review the 2023 Work Plan, covering projects in land heritage, ecosystem services, outreach, mining, sage grouse, planning referrals, trails, and scenic protection. No formal decisions were made on the plan; staff will refine it and present for approval at the next meeting. The commission also approved minutes from August and September meetings.
- Approved August 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Approved September 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Discussed 2023 Work Plan; approval deferred to November meeting
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission is reviewing recommendations to update application requirements and review criteria for Special Use Permits in unincorporated San Miguel County. The body is also considering an amendment to allow data centers in the West End (WE) zone district.
- Proposed amendment to Section 5-10 to address cumulative impacts of multiple special uses on a single property
- Proposed amendment to Section 5-320 to allow data centers in the West End (WE) zone
- Discussion of the Telluride Regional Master Plan
- Review of updated application requirements including site plans, traffic plans, and wildlife plans
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will review proposed land use code amendments to allow housing for first responders and essential personnel in Park and Public zones. The body will also discuss Master Plan updates and correct omissions in the zoning map and land use code.
- Proposed amendment to LUC Sections 5-313 (Park) and 5-315 B (Public) to add housing for First Responders and Essential Personnel
- Proposed amendment to LUC Section 5-2 and 5-201 to correct omissions of Mixed Use District (MXD) and Community Housing (CH)
- Worksession regarding Master Plan updates and LUC Amendments