San Miguel County public meetings in 2025

General

The San Miguel County Board of Commissioners will vote to certify levies and revenue for all taxing entities for the 2026 fiscal year. The board will also discuss Human Services redistricting and shared services, and consider the Chair's signature on the Human Services department's recent financial reports. A presentation of the 2024 Building Code, slated for adoption in April 2026, will be reviewed.

• Certify levies and revenue for all taxing entities for 2026 (Finance Director motion)
• Discussion of Human Services redistricting and shared services
• Consideration of Chair's signature on Human Services balance sheet and related reports
• Presentation of the 2024 Building Code to be adopted in April 2026
• Consent agenda items

General

The San Miguel County Lodging Tax Board will meet to appoint a Chair and Vice Chair for the panel, review 2025 revenue data, and consider agreements with the Norwood Chamber of Commerce and Telluride Tourism Board for 2026.

• Approval of June 16, 2025, meeting minutes
• Appointment of Chair and Vice Chair for 2025-2026
• Agreement with Norwood Chamber of Commerce for tourism promotion
• Agreement with Telluride Tourism Board for tourism promotion
• Review of 2025 first two quarters revenue and collections

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will hold public hearings regarding budget appropriation increases for the county and the Solid Waste Disposal District. The meeting includes reviews of airport permits and appeals regarding airport violations. The board will also consider certifying 2026 tax levies and revenue.

• Public hearings for resolutions 2025-42 and 2025-43 to increase 2025 budget appropriations
• Certification of 2026 levies and revenue for all taxing entities
• Review of Telluride Regional Airport Authority's Mining Special Use Permit
• Appeals of Planning Director's interpretations regarding Telluride Regional Airport (WI-2025-001 and WI-2025-002)
• Professional Agreement with 100th Meridian Law Group, P.C. for Human Services legal services

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two land‑use applications, continuing the IPOA Substantial PUD Amendment to the January 8, 2026 meeting and tabling the Telluride Land Works Special Use Permit. The commission will also review a recommendation to amend the Land Use Code (item 5‑3001) concerning short‑term rentals. Minutes from the November 13, 2025 meeting will be approved before adjournment.

• Public hearing: IPOA Substantial PUD Amendment – continued to Jan 8 2026
• Public hearing: Telluride Land Works Special Use Permit – tabled
• Land Use Code Amendment Recommendation 5‑3001 – short‑term rentals
• Approval of November 13, 2025 Planning Commission meeting minutes

General

The Commissioners will adopt the 2026 operating budget for San Miguel County and the San Miguel County Solid Waste Disposal District, including appropriations and property‑tax levies. They will also approve a $45,200‑per‑year amendment to the Pictometry International imagery contract and renew two local liquor licenses. Several public hearings will consider a West End subdivision exemption, the final plan for the Society Turn parcel, and an amendment to the Deep Creek Mesa Ranch subdivision agreement. The board will adopt the county’s Emergency Operation Plan and other administrative resolutions.

• Adoption of resolutions 2025-38, 2025-40, and 2025-44 to approve the 2026 budget, appropriations, and property‑tax levy for San Miguel County
• Adoption of resolutions 2025-39, 2025-41, and 2025-45 to approve the 2026 budget, appropriations, and property‑tax levy for the San Miguel County Solid Waste Disposal District
• Amendment to the agreement with Pictometry International Corporation for higher‑resolution imagery at $45,200 per year, contingent on appropriation
• Public hearing on a West End Subdivision Exemption to split parcel #479908400002 for the Pehrson Hilber Clay Trust
• Public hearing on the final plan and plat for the Society Turn parcel for Genessee Properties Inc.

The minutes consist solely of repeated Docusign envelope identifiers and contain no recorded decisions, approvals, or votes. Consequently, no actions were approved, denied, or tabled at this meeting.

General

The Board of County Commissioners is hosting an intergovernmental meeting to review high-level budget overviews and goals for San Miguel County and the towns of Telluride, Mountain Village, and Norwood. The body will also discuss the impacts of large construction projects and the Colorado Flights Alliance.

• Budget and goals presentations from San Miguel County, Town of Telluride, Town of Mountain Village, and Town of Norwood
• Discussion on mitigating impacts of large construction projects
• Update from Telluride Ski and Golf
• Update from the Colorado Flights Alliance
• Discussion on the approach to future intergovernmental meetings

Housing Code Update SSR

San Miguel County staff will present the draft Preliminary Code Audit Report and solicit input on its recommendations. Attendees will vote in a short Menti poll to prioritize items for breakout group discussion. Four breakout groups will discuss the recommendations and report back to the full meeting. The session will conclude with a wrap‑up and outline next steps for the final report.

• Presentation and review of the Preliminary Code Audit Report (draft)
• Menti poll to prioritize recommendations for breakout discussion
• Four breakout groups (three in‑person, one virtual) to refine recommendations
• Reporting back to the full group with discussion summaries
• Wrap‑up and planning of next steps for final recommendations

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will conduct a public hearing on the 2026 final budget for the county and the Solid Waste Disposal District. The board will also consider land use code amendments regarding mining and mineral processing operations.

• Public hearing for draft 2026 final budget for San Miguel County and Solid Waste Disposal District
• Consideration of Resolution 2025-30 to amend Land Use Code for Mining and Mineral Processing Operations
• Request of $20,000 for the San Miguel Watershed Coalition Wildfire Protection Plan
• Discussion on the allocation of the Four Seasons use tax
• CDOT Workforce Housing Planning Agreement for the Deep Creek Housing Project

Commissioner Lance Waring moved to adjourn, and the motion was seconded by Galena Gleason. The motion passed with a 3‑0 vote. No other substantive actions were recorded; executive‑session discussions were privileged and not documented.

• Adjourned meeting (3-0)

General

The San Miguel County Lodging Tax Board will hold a work session on November 17, 2025. After standard procedural items, the board will discuss recruiting new members for the Lodging Tax Panel. No formal actions can be taken during this work session.

• Discussion of recruitment of new Lodging Tax Panel members

Planning Commission

The San Miguel County Planning Commission will approve the October 9, 2025 meeting minutes and hold two public hearings on land‑use applications. One hearing addresses an Insubstantial PUD Amendment from the Ilium Industrial Park Owners Association, which has been continued to December 11. The other hearing considers a Special Use Permit for a construction/contractor office and staging area for Telluride Land Works at 795 County Road X45 in the Wrights Mesa Zone District.

• Approve October 9, 2025 Planning Commission minutes
• Public hearing on Ilium Industrial Park Owners Association Insubstantial PUD Amendment (continued to Dec 11)
• Public hearing on Telluride Land Works Special Use Permit for a construction/contractor office and staging area at 795 County Road X45, Wrights Mesa Zone District
• Site visit at Telluride Land Works scheduled for 8:45 AM

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a work session to review the West End Vision Project and a needs analysis for Wet Meadow Restoration. The board will also consider a 2026 funding request from the San Miguel Watershed Coalition.

• Review of the West End Vision Project by Community Builders
• Presentation of Wet Meadow Restoration needs analysis by San Miguel Watershed Coalition
• Consideration of a 2026 funding request from the San Miguel Watershed Coalition

General

The San Miguel County Board will hear presentations of the County's goals and a high‑level budget overview, followed by similar presentations from the Towns of Telluride, Mountain Village, and Norwood. The agenda also includes a request to discuss how the counties and towns will mitigate impacts of large construction projects, a discussion on the format of future intergovernmental meetings, and an update on the Colorado Flights Alliance. No formal actions are scheduled; the meeting is informational.

• Presentation of San Miguel County goals and high‑level budget overview (Mike Bordogna)
• Presentation of Town of Telluride goals and high‑level budget overview (Zoe Dohnal)
• Presentation of Town of Mountain Village goals and high‑level budget overview (Paul Wisor)
• Presentation of Town of Norwood goals and high‑level budget overview (Sara Owens)
• Request for future discussion on mitigating impacts of large construction projects (Mike Bordogna)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will consider resolutions regarding county road designations and vacations. The board will also discuss SNAP benefit lapses and childcare waitlists resulting from funding cuts.

• Distribution of $56,457.28 in 2024 Federal Forest funding to Telluride, Norwood, and Dolores County school districts
• Resolution 2025-36 designating County Road K69 for over-snow use only
• Resolution 2025-37 approving the vacation of County Road L63.7
• Intergovernmental Agreement for ALPINELOOP.INFO website management at $175 annually
• Resolution 2025-33 granting subdivision exemptions for lot line adjustments in parcel BR1

The meeting minutes consist solely of repeated Docusign envelope identifiers. No actions, approvals, denials, or votes were recorded.

Board of Review

The San Miguel County Board of Review will meet to review and discuss amendments to the 2024 International Codes, including wildfire resiliency and low-energy standards. The meeting will also cover a memo regarding the Colorado Model Low Energy and Carbon Code.

• Review of Draft Amendments to the 2024 I-Codes
• Review of Colorado Wildfire Resiliency Code
• Review of Colorado Model Electric Ready and Solar Ready Code
• Memo regarding Colorado Model Low Energy and Carbon Code
• Approval of previous meeting minutes

General

The Board of County Commissioners will conduct budget discussions for the Sheriff's Office, Treasurer, and Parks and Open Space departments. The body will also review funding recommendations for 2026 Community Grants and discuss employee compensation and health insurance for 2026.

• Approval of $15,000 for a Hamilton C1 Ventilator for Telluride Regional Medical Center
• Agreement with Telluride Helitrax for avalanche control on County Road D65
• Funding recommendations for 2026 Community Grants (BOCC, Human Services, and Parks and Open Space)
• Request from Andrew and Alicia Dines for an exception to affordable housing residency and ownership standards
• MOU discussion for Town of Telluride Joint Administrative Facility Design at 335 West Colorado Ave.

The minutes consist solely of repeated Docusign envelope IDs and do not record any decisions, approvals, denials, or motions.

General

The San Miguel County Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss SNAP benefits during a potential federal government shutdown and the relocation of the Norwood Food Pantry. The meeting will be held at 333 West Colorado Ave in Telluride.

• Discussion of SNAP Benefits and the Federal Government Shutdown
• Discussion of Norwood Food Pantry relocation
• Public comments on agenda items limited to 3 minutes
• Executive Session permitted under C.R.S. 24-6-402(4)
• Meeting held at 333 West Colorado Ave, Telluride, CO 81435

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a work session featuring a question and answer session with the Colorado Department of Transportation. The meeting also includes a listening session with residents. No formal action can be taken during this work session.

• Question and Answer Session with Timothy Funk and Tony Cady of the Colorado Department of Transportation
• Listening Session with residents

General

The Noxious Weed Advisory Board will discuss staff updates regarding summer 2025 vegetation control and management. The board will also review survey results and discuss spraying services on private landowner properties.

• Summer 2025 updates on Forest Service and Noxious Weed Agreements
• America the Beautiful Grant/Tamarisk update
• Review of spraying waivers for private landowner property
• Noxious Weed Management Survey results
• Discussion of 2026 meeting dates

The board approved the minutes from the December 12, 2024 meeting. A motion passed to allow Suzanne Cheavens to join the weed board as a landowner with less than 40 acres, pending approval from the Board of County Commissioners. No other decisions were made.

• Approved December 12, 2024 minutes
• Motion passed to allow Suzanne Cheavens to join board as landowner with <40 acres (pending BOCC approval)

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will approve the September 18, 2025 meeting minutes and will consider a variance request to reduce the setback at 30 Stella Drive. No other items are on the agenda.

• Approve September 18, 2025 Board of Adjustment minutes
• Variance application: setback reduction at 30 Stella Dr.

Board of County Commissioners

The San Miguel County Board of Commissioners will consider a series of actions, including approvals of consent agenda items, appointments, and proclamations. Key planning matters include a resolution to exempt a West End subdivision that would create four lots for Bruce Hankins and an amendment to the Deep Creek Mesa Ranch development agreement. The Board will also review funding recommendations for the 2026 Community Grants program and a budget adjustment for health insurance and wages.

• Resolution 2025-32: West End Subdivision exemption to create four lots for Bruce Hankins, Parcel #479910400014
• Resolution 2025-31: Amendment to Deep Creek Mesa Ranch Subdivision and Planned Unit Development to eliminate berming requirement
• Recommendation of funding for Community Grants 2026 (County Commissioners, Department of Human Services, Parks and Open Space)
• Budget adjustment proposal for health insurance and employee wages
• Appointment of Kayla Bell to the Open Space Commission

The minutes consist solely of repeated Docusign envelope ID entries. No actions, votes, approvals, or denials are documented. Therefore, the board did not record any substantive decisions during this session.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings regarding a right of way vacation and a development amendment. The body will also consider whether revised draft Mining Regulations meet previous recommendations.

• Right of Way Vacation: County Road L63.7
• Substantial Planned Unit Development Amendment: Illium Park Owners Association
• Review of draft Mining Regulations referred by the BOCC

The meeting adjourned at 2:03 p.m. The minutes were approved on 11/13/2025 and signed by commissioners Kris Rauscher and Matthew Bayma on 11/18/2025. No agenda items, approvals, or votes were recorded in the minutes.

Housing Code Update SSR

The Stakeholder Strategic Roundtable (SSR) is meeting to advise on a comprehensive audit of the land use code in unincorporated areas. The project aims to accelerate affordable housing production and meet Proposition 123 requirements. The group will identify regulatory barriers to 'missing middle' housing types like duplexes and townhomes.

• Review of land use code to address a projected need for 1,114 housing units by 2034
• Analysis of 'missing middle' housing including ADUs, duplexes, and triplexes
• Implementation of recommendations from the June 2024 East End Master Plan
• Compliance with Proposition 123 Local Planning Capacity Grant and Fast Track requirements
• Evaluation of the Community Housing Zone designation

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will meet in Egnar to conduct a listening session with residents and receive updates on county services. The board will also discuss legislative priorities for 2026 and the adoption of 2024 International Building Codes.

• Listening session with Egnar residents featuring updates from the County Clerk and Recorder, Public Health, and Road and Bridge Department
• Timeline and update for the adoption of 2024 International Building Codes
• Update on draft San Miguel County Mining Regulations
• Discussion of county position on Colorado Counties Inc 2026 Legislative Priorities
• Approval of Fiber Optic Facilities Easement Agreement for the Deep Creek Road and Bridge Shop Parcel

General

The San Miguel County Board of Commissioners will hold a work session with no public comment. The session continues the board retreat that began in August, focusing on developing goals for 2026‑2027. No formal actions can be taken at this work session.

Board of County Commissioners

The San Miguel County Board of County Commissioners will hold a work session to review affordable housing updates and receive administrative reports. The meeting will be held at 333 West Colorado Ave in Telluride.

• Affordable Housing Updates
• County Manager Reports
• Commissioner Outside Meeting Updates
• Executive Session (statutorily authorized)
• Public Comment on non-agenda items

General

The Board of County Commissioners is holding a work session to continue a board retreat. The session focuses on discussing the 2026-2027 BOCC Goals. No formal action can be taken during this work session.

• Continuation of Board Retreat to discuss 2026-2027 BOCC Goals

Board of Review

The Board of Review will approve the May 6 2025 meeting minutes. It will review the timeline for adopting the 2024 International Building Code and discuss adopting that code. The board will also review Colorado state codes, including the Colorado Wildfire Resiliency Code (SB23‑166, SB25‑142) and the Colorado Model Electric Ready and Solar Ready Code.

• Approve May 6 2025 Board of Review meeting minutes
• Review timeline for adoption of the 2024 International Code
• Discuss adoption of the 2024 International Code
• Review Colorado Wildfire Resiliency Code (SB23‑166, SB25‑142)
• Review Colorado Model Electric Ready and Solar Ready Code

Open Space Commission

The San Miguel County Open Space Commission will meet to review the completion of the Bridal Veil Stairs and the Integrated Weed Management Plan for Mill Creek Park. The commission will also receive an update on the San Juan Skyway Scenic Byway Committee.

• Completion of Bridal Veil Stairs and related press release
• Mill Creek Park Integrated Weed Management Plan
• San Juan Skyway Scenic Byway Committee update
• Introduction of new member Kayla Bell

The commission approved the minutes from the May 19 and June 23, 2025 meetings. It also assigned the commission to develop a revised memorial policy for the Bridal Veil Trail. No other actions were formally approved or denied.

• Approved May 19, 2025 meeting minutes (motion by Laura Kudo, seconded by Joanna Kanow)
• Approved June 23, 2025 meeting minutes (motion by Joanna Kanow, seconded by Laura Kudo)
• Tasked the commission with drafting an amended memorial policy (no vote recorded)

Board of Adjustment

The San Miguel County Board of Adjustment will meet to approve minutes from July and August 2024 and consider a variance application to reduce the rear yard setback at 30 Stella Drive.

• Approval of July and August 2024 minutes
• Variance application for 30 Stella Drive (reduce rear yard setback from 20 to 5 feet)

Board of County Commissioners

The Commissioners will consider a public hearing to adopt Section 6‑3 Mining Regulations into the Land Use Code. They will also act on a consent agenda that includes reappointing an Open Space Commissioner, a deed restriction for a property in the Elk Meadows subdivision, the August 2025 Road Report, and an avalanche‑assessment agreement for County Road D65. Additional items include a review of the 2024 auditors’ report, a fee‑impact appeal for employee housing, a discussion with the Norwood Food Pantry, and approval of an MOU with the Telluride Foundation on emergency‑disaster collaboration.

• Public hearing to adopt Section 6‑3 Mining Regulations to the Land Use Code
• Appeal of Jesse Lamb's Employee Housing Impact Mitigation Fee (continued from Aug 6, 2025)
• Approval of Memorandum of Understanding with the Telluride Foundation for emergency disaster preparedness and fund management
• Consent agenda: reappointment of Angela Dye to Open Space Commission; deed restriction for Samuel and Sarah Enders, Unit 315‑1, Elk Meadows, Lawson Hill Subdivision/PUD; acceptance of August 2025 Road Report; 2025 Intergovernmental Agreement with Colorado Avalanche Information Center and Colorado DNR for avalanche assessments on County Road D65
• Discussion with Norwood Food Pantry about required move from Norwood School District

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will receive a final report on the Behavioral Health Strategic Plan and a presentation on a Class and Comp study. The meeting includes updates from the Tres Rios BLM Field Office and legal discussions regarding mining regulations and Diamond Ridge litigation.

• Final report of the Behavioral Health Strategic Plan by the Steadman Group
• Presentation of the Class and Comp study
• Reappointment of Kiernan Lannon to the Historical Commission
• Ratification of EPA Comment Letter regarding the 2009 Endangerment Finding
• Executive session on proposed San Miguel County mining regulations

The commissioners voted 3-0 to approve the consent agenda, which accepted the July 2025 Road Report, reappointed Kiernan Lannon to the Historical Commission, and ratified an EPA comment letter. They also voted 3-0 to enter an executive session to discuss Diamond Ridge litigation, then 3-0 to return to the open session after that discussion. The meeting was adjourned by a 3-0 vote.

• Approved consent agenda (accept July 2025 Road Report, reappoint Kiernan Lannon, ratify EPA comment letter) – 3-0
• Entered executive session to discuss Diamond Ridge litigation – 3-0
• Exited executive session after discussion of Diamond Ridge litigation – 3-0
• Adjourned meeting – 3-0

General

The San Miguel County Lodging Tax Board will consider approving the minutes from the June 16, 2025 meeting. It will review the first‑quarter 2025 lodging tax revenue collections, including any adjustments. The board will receive updates from the Norwood Chamber and the Telluride Tourism Board. The meeting will also address scheduling of the next board meeting.

• Approve minutes from June 16, 2025
• Review 2025 first‑quarter lodging tax revenue collections
• Update from the Norwood Chamber
• Update from the Telluride Tourism Board
• Discuss date for the next board meeting

The Lodging Tax Panel met as a work session because a quorum was not present, so no votes or decisions were made. Attendees discussed upcoming events, a Mexico City marketing mission, and lodging revenue trends. Minutes were recorded by Meghan Knowles.

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will discuss final proposed ballot measures for the November election and a request for a land use code exception regarding employee definitions. The body will also consider emergency funding for Prime Time Youth Care and a property tax appeal.

• Agreement for Delta County Access Control Expansion with BearCom for $114,774.22
• Consideration of final proposed ballot measures for the November election
• Property Tax Appeal CBOE2025-62 for Guy & Anne Adema (Trout Lake)
• Request from David R. Whitelaw for an Exception to San Miguel Land Use Code Section 5-1305
• One-time donation of emergency funding for Prime Time Youth Care

The San Miguel County Board approved two resolutions to place ballot questions on the November 4, 2025 election, one to remove the 5.25% limit on the Early Childhood Education and Mental Health Fund and another to reallocate 1.4 mills to the Road and Bridge Fund. It also approved an emergency $21,666 allocation to Prime Time Youth Care, a housing exception for David R. Whitelaw, and a correction to affordable‑housing deed restrictions, while denying a property‑tax appeal and adopting a suicide‑prevention proclamation.

• Approved Resolution 2025-26 to refer ballot question removing 5.25% limit on Early Childhood Education and Mental Health Fund – 3-0
• Approved Resolution 2025-27 to refer ballot question reallocating 1.4 mills to Road and Bridge Fund and removing 5.25% limit – 3-0
• Approved emergency allocation of $21,666 to Prime Time Youth Care – 3-0
• Approved housing exception for David R. Whitelaw under Land Use Code Section 5-1305 – 3-0
• Approved Resolution 2025-23 correcting and reverting affordable‑housing deed restrictions – 2-0
• Denied property‑tax appeal for Guy & Anne Adema, accepting assessor's value of $777,689 – 3-0
• Approved Proclamation 2025-07 declaring September 2025 Suicide Prevention Awareness Month – 3-0
• Approved Memorandum of Agreement on Matterhorn Mill aerial tramway removal – 3-0

General

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a work session to discuss follow-up items from a previous retreat. The meeting will be held at 333 West Colorado Ave in Telluride and will not include live streaming or a public comment period.

• Board Retreat follow-up discussion
• Executive Session for statutorily authorized topics
• No live streaming or public comment allowed

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will review proposed November election ballot measures and discuss the Stakeholder Roundtable Application. The board will also meet as the Board of Human Services to discuss child care center financial challenges and the CCAP waiting list.

• Proposed ballot measures for the November election
• Stakeholder Roundtable Application and selection process update
• Colorado Child Care Assistance Program for Families (CCAP) waiting list update
• Financial challenges facing early child care centers
• Approval of Department of Human Services financial reports and check register for June and July 2025

The commissioners approved the Human Services balance sheet, earned revenue, expenditures, and related reports for June and July 2025 with a 3‑0 vote. The board also voted 3‑0 to adjourn the meeting. County officials announced that the county will switch its cell phone service to T‑Mobile. Several items, including child‑care assistance updates and stakeholder roundtable applications, were noted for continuation at future meetings.

• Approved Human Services financials (balance sheet, June‑July 2025) – passed 3‑0
• Adopted motion to adjourn the meeting – passed 3‑0
• Decided to switch county cell phone provider to T‑Mobile – no vote recorded

Board of County Commissioners and Planning Commission Joint Work Session

The Board of County Commissioners and Planning Commission are conducting an informational work session. The session consists of a tour of mining sites; no decisions will be made.

• Visit to Sunday Mine, Slick Rock Mining District
• Viewing of Burro Mine site reclamation work

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will consider several housing-related agreements and the appointment of representatives to a Strategic Stakeholder Roundtable. The body will also review proposed ballot measures for the November election and discuss the reversion of affordable housing deed restrictions.

• Awarding Delta County Access Control Expansion to BearCom for $114,774.22
• Proposed ballot measures for the November election
• Fiber Optic Facilities Easement Agreement with Clearnetworx LLC at 400B Front Street, Placerville
• Construction Agreement for 176 Alexander Overlook, Telluride
• Resolution 2025-23 regarding correction and reversion of affordable housing deed restrictions

The Board approved its consent agenda items, including minutes and several easement and deed agreements. It awarded the Delta County Access Control Expansion contract to BearCom for $114,774.22, with Delta County paying $49,400.22 and FEMA providing a $65,344 grant. The Board also approved a construction agreement for the Reams property, a Lawson Hill PUD amendment, and appointed Commissioner Lance Waring to the Strategic Stakeholder Roundtable.

• Approved consent agenda items (minutes, fiber optic easement, CBOE stipulation, deed restrictions, Open Space Commission reappointment, MOU for 2025 election) – PASSED 3-0
• Approved Chair's signature on Construction Agreement with Dianna and John Reams (expires Aug 20, 2026) – PASSED 3-0
• Awarded Delta County Access Control Expansion to BearCom for $114,774.22 (Delta pays $49,400.22; FEMA grant $65,344) – PASSED 3-0
• Approved Chair's signature on Lawson Hill PUD Development Plan Matrix amendment for Lot 309-1 – PASSED 3-0
• Appointed Commissioner Lance Waring to represent the Board on the Strategic Stakeholder Roundtable – PASSED 3-0
• Reappointed Sefra Maples to the Open Space Commission – PASSED 3-0
• Motion to adjourn the meeting – PASSED 2-0

General

The Board of County Commissioners is conducting a work session and board retreat. The body will discuss county goal setting and budget goals. No formal action can be taken during this work session.

• County goal setting
• Budget goals

Board of County Commissioners

The San Miguel County Board will consider a contract with Winn‑Marion Barber, LLC to install electric vehicle chargers at four county sites. The meeting also includes routine consent agenda items, public trustee reports, and discussions on a potential ballot measure and the Fruen Building project. No final decisions are recorded in the agenda.

• Approval of contract with Winn‑Marion Barber, LLC for EV charger installation at four county facilities
• Approval of reappointments to the Board of Adjustment (Jim Botenhagen and Gordona McPhee)
• Ratification of comment letters to the U.S. Department of the Interior and USDA on NEPA regulations
• Discussion with Town of Telluride about the Fruen Building (West Wing, 335 West Colorado Ave)
• Continued discussion on a potential ballot measure

The commissioners approved the designation of several banks and institutions as public depositories for county funds. They also authorized $327,250 for road repairs on County Roads 60M and 57P and directed the signing of an EV charger installation contract. Public Trustee reports for the first two quarters of 2025 and the semi‑annual Treasurer report were accepted. Additional directions were given for comment letters on EPA vehicle‑emission rules.

• Approved consent agenda, including June 2025 Road Report and Board of Adjustment reappointments (3-0)
• Authorized road work on County Road 60M ($148,500) and County Road 57P ($178,750) (3-0)
• Approved Chair's signature on Resolution 2025-24 designating public depositories (3-0)
• Accepted Public Trustee report for Q1 2025 (3-0)
• Accepted Public Trustee report for Q2 2025 (3-0)
• Approved Semi‑Annual Treasurer report (3-0)
• Directed signing of contract with Winn‑Marion Barber, LLC for EV charger installation at four county facilities (no vote recorded)
• Directed Starr Jamison to draft comment letters on EPA vehicle‑emission proposal due Sep 15 (no vote recorded)

Board of County Commissioners

The San Miguel County Board will review a petition to overturn the Employee Housing Impact Mitigation Fee assessed on a property at 28 Village Lane in Placerville. The meeting also includes routine consent agenda items such as approval of prior minutes, vendor payments, and memoranda of understanding for regional trail maintenance. Additional updates will be provided by the Veterans Service Officer and on intergovernmental staffing matters.

• Consider appeal of Employee Housing Impact Mitigation Fee for 28 Village Lane, Placerville
• Approve minutes from July 9 and July 16, 2025
• Approve June 2025 vendor and payroll payments
• Ratify MOU with Telluride Mountain Club and Aldasoro Ranch Homeowners Company for regional trail maintenance
• Update from County Veterans Service Officer

The commissioners approved the consent agenda, which included minutes, a letter of support, a trail easement MOU, and June 2025 vendor and payroll payments (2‑0). They voted to extend consideration of the Employee Housing Impact Mitigation Fee appeal for 28 Village Lane for up to 60 days, allowing the appellant to submit revised calculations (2‑0). The meeting was then adjourned (2‑0).

• Approved consent agenda (minutes, letter of support, trail easement MOU, vendor/payroll payments) – passed 2-0
• Continued consideration of 28 Village Lane housing fee appeal for up to 60 days – passed 2-0
• Adjourned the meeting – passed 2-0

General

The San Miguel County Board of Commissioners will review several consent agenda items, including the May 2025 Road Report and housing covenants. Public hearings will address a special events liquor permit at the Telluride Airport on September 25, 2025 and a $10,000 incentive bonus for the Tomboy Road contractor. Additional items include the County Board of Equalization Officer's recommendations, a presentation of road‑gravel RFP responses, and updates from the Housing Authority and Human Services departments.

• Acceptance of the May 2025 Road Report (consent agenda)
• Approval of housing covenants for Emmet Pryor Nunn and Rozlyn Wilder Unit B2, Rio Vistas Phase II, and for Turner Kilgore, Pinion Park (consent agenda)
• Public hearing on a special events permit to serve regular malt, vinous and spirituous liquor at the Telluride Airport on September 25, 2025
• Consideration of a $10,000 incentive bonus for the Tomboy Road contractor
• Presentation of RFP responses for road gravel replacement projects

The San Miguel County Board approved its consent agenda, a special events permit for the Telluride Rotary Foundation, and the County Board of Equalization Officer's recommendations, each by a 2‑0 vote. It awarded the bid to Ground Pounders for road gravel replacement on CR 57P and CR 60M, also by a 2‑0 vote, and authorized a $10,000 incentive bonus for the Tomboy Road contractor. Additional housing authority covenants and an exception agreement for the Telluride R‑1 School District were approved, all with 2‑0 votes.

• Consent agenda approved (May 2025 Road Report) – passed 2-0
• Special Events Permit for Telluride Rotary Foundation approved – passed 2-0
• County Board of Equalization Officer's recommendations approved – passed 2-0
• Awarded road contract to Ground Pounders for CR 57P and CR 60M – passed 2-0
• Authorized $10,000 incentive bonus for Tomboy Road contractor – passed 2-0
• Housing Authority covenant for Turner Kilgore approved – passed 2-0
• Exception Agreement for Telluride R‑1 School District approved – passed 2-0
• Meeting adjourned – passed 2-0

Open Space Commission

The commission voted not to approve the May 19, 2025 meeting minutes, citing the need for further review. No other motions were approved, denied, or tabled during the June 23, 2025 session. The remainder of the meeting consisted of reports and discussion on trail projects, park maintenance, and other ongoing initiatives.

• May 19, 2025 meeting minutes not approved (needs review)

Board of County Commissioners

The San Miguel County Board of Commissioners will consider several items, including a resolution to adopt the National Incident Management System for emergency planning, a housing authority deed‑restriction correction, and updates on natural resources and county management. A key discussion will be whether to place a ballot measure on the November 4, 2025 general election. The board will also receive updates from the County Manager, Attorney, and housing specialists. Formal action cannot be taken on work‑session items.

• Adoption of the National Incident Management System (Resolution 2025‑21)
• Correction and reversion of affordable housing deed restrictions (Resolution 2025‑23)
• Discussion of adding a ballot measure to the November 4, 2025 general election
• Ratification of signatures on a comment letter to the Grand Mesa Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forest
• Approval of Chair’s signature request for extension to file the 2024 Audit

The Board approved its consent agenda, ratifying a comment letter to the Grand Mesa Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forest and approving a request for an audit extension. It then adopted Resolution 2025-21, formally adopting the National Incident Management System (NIMS) as the county’s emergency‑management framework. The Board also entered and later exited an executive session on County Housing Matters and adjourned the meeting.

• Ratified comment letter to Grand Mesa Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forest (3-0)
• Approved Chair's signature on request for extension to file 2024 Audit (3-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-21 to implement the National Incident Management System (3-0)
• Approved motion to enter Executive Session for County Housing Matters attorney advice (3-0)
• Approved motion to exit Executive Session (3-0)
• Approved motion to adjourn the meeting (3-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The San Miguel County Board of Commissioners will consider several approvals, including a special event liquor license, a minor amendment to the Lawson Hill Planned Unit Development, and a request to terminate an accessory dwelling unit. The Board will also vote on Resolution 2025‑22 to fund repairs to County Road K68 (Tomboy Road). Additional items include a public health update and a housing authority discussion of deed‑restriction legal issues.

• Approve Special Event Liquor License for Telluride Mountain Club at 120 Society Dr. (July 18‑19, 2025)
• Consider Insubstantial PUD amendment to the Lawson Hill PUD development plan matrix
• Consider termination request for an Accessory Dwelling Unit on Lot 11, West Meadows
• Approve Resolution 2025‑22 for repair of County Road K68 (Tomboy Road)
• Continue public discussion of deed‑restriction legal review for County Housing Authority

The San Miguel County Board of Commissioners approved the repair of County Road K68 (Tomboy Road) with conditions and a 3‑0 vote. It also approved a special‑event liquor license for the Telluride Mountain Club, an Insubstantial PUD amendment for Lawson Hill, and the termination of a deed restriction for an ADU on Lot 11 with a $568,646 impact fee, each by unanimous or near‑unanimous votes.

• Approved repair of County Road K68 (Tomboy Road) – passed 3-0
• Approved Special Event Liquor License for 120 Society Dr. – passed 2-0
• Approved Insubstantial PUD amendment to Lawson Hill development plan – passed 3-0
• Approved termination of ADU deed restriction on Lot 11, Skyfield PUD, with $568,646 fee – passed 3-0
• Approved consent agenda minutes (June 11 & June 18, 2025) – passed 3-0
• Adjourned the meeting – passed 3-0

Board of County Commissioners

The commissioners will consider several routine items, including a consent agenda for vendor payments and an intergovernmental agreement, and will hold a public hearing on a special events liquor permit at Telluride Airport. They will also vote on a resolution adopting the National Incident Management System and approve a $3,461,703 FAA grant to the Telluride Airport Authority.

• Approve a $3,461,703 FAA grant (Project No. 3-08-0088-041-2025) to the Telluride Airport Authority
• Public hearing on a Special Events Permit for the Telluride Rotary Foundation to serve liquor at Telluride Airport on Sep 25, 2025
• Adopt Resolution 2025-21 to implement the National Incident Management System for emergency management
• Consent agenda: approve May 2025 vendor and payroll payments; approve Chair's signature on intergovernmental agreement with Town of Mountain Village for State Homeland Security Grant
• Discuss comment letter for the GMUG South Uncompahgre Hazardous Fuels and Ecological Resilience (SUHFER) Project

The San Miguel County Board of County Commissioners approved the Chair's signature on a $3,461,703 Federal Aviation Administration Airport Improvement Program grant for the Telluride Airport Authority. The consent agenda—including May 2025 vendor and payroll payments, an intergovernmental agreement with the Town of Mountain Village, and a letter to Rep. Hurd—was approved unanimously. The Board entered and exited an executive session to discuss a housing authority legal review, and voted to continue consideration of Resolution 2025-21 for further clarification.

• Approved consent agenda items (vendor/payroll payments, intergovernmental agreement, letter to Rep. Hurd) – vote 3-0
• Entered executive session to discuss San Miguel County Housing Authority legal review – vote 3-0
• Exited executive session after one item – vote 3-0
• Continued Resolution 2025-21 for further clarification – vote 3-0
• Approved Chair's signature on $3,461,703 FAA Airport Improvement Program grant – vote 3-0
• Adjourned the meeting – vote 3-0

Board of County Commissioners

The San Miguel County Board of Commissioners had scheduled a regular meeting for July 2, 2025, at 9:30 a.m. in Norwood. The meeting has been cancelled, so no agenda items will be acted upon. The posted agenda listed routine items such as a consent agenda, planning matters, human services, manager updates, housing authority matters, and commissioner updates.

• Consent agenda
• Planning matters
• County Housing Authority matters
• Attorney matters
• Commissioner updates

Planning Commission

The San Miguel County Planning Commission will meet to review a proposed amendment to the Land Use Code. The commission is considering changes to Section 6-3 regarding mining.

• Proposed Land Use Code Amendment Section 6-3 Mining

The minutes contain only a procedural record of the audit report creation and electronic signatures. No agenda items, approvals, votes, or other substantive actions were recorded.

Board of County Commissioners

The San Miguel County Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to fulfill its statutory duty to inspect the county jail in Ilium. The meeting will also include updates on affordable housing, county manager matters, and attorney matters, including a litigation update and a discussion of a response to a letter from the Colorado Attorney General. No formal actions can be taken during this work session.

• Site visit at the San Miguel County Jail in Ilium (required by C.R.S. 17-26-126)
• Affordable Housing update and discussion of the Community Facilitation & Code Evaluation Project
• County Manager Mike Bordogna provides manager matters update
• Attorney Maura Fahey gives 2nd quarter litigation update and discusses response to AG Phil Weiser’s letter on Executive Order 14287
• Commissioner updates on outside meetings (Anne Brown, Galena Gleason, Lance Waring)

Open Space Commission

The San Miguel County Open Space Commission will review and discuss several agenda items, including a recent South Side Perimeter Trail hike, upcoming Dr. Jason Sibold events, the Breckenridge Trail Extension, an update on the Pheromone Pack, and budget items. The meeting is scheduled for June 23, 2025 at 4:00 PM in Telluride and via Zoom.

• South Side Perimeter Trail Hike (June 18)
• Dr. Jason Sibold Events (June 26 & 27)
• Breckenridge Trail Extension
• Pheromone Pack Update
• Budget Items

Board of County Commissioners

The San Miguel County Board of Commissioners will consider several consent agenda items, including the renewal of a retail liquor license for 19 Lone Hand LLC d/b/a The Blue Jay and agreements with the USDA Forest Service for road maintenance and a retaining wall replacement. The board will also discuss the opioid settlement funding report, appoint an honorary poet laureate, and review housing authority deed restriction matters. Additional items include approval of six electric vehicle chargers at four county facilities and a bid award for the Tomboy road repair. Public comment will be limited to agenda items and the meeting will include updates from various departments.

• Renewal of retail liquor store license for 19 Lone Hand LLC d/b/a The Blue Jay (22332 Hwy 145, Placerville)
• Agreement with USDA Forest Service for Beaver Park Gravel Crushing and Surface Rock Maintenance road project
• Agreement with USDA Forest Service for National Forest System Road 869 Imogene Pass Retaining Wall Replacement
• Approval of six EV chargers to be installed at four county facilities
• Consideration of bid award for the Tomboy road repair

The minutes consist only of repeated Docusign Envelope ID entries and do not record any decisions, approvals, denials, or motions. No vote tallies or actions were documented.

General

The San Miguel County Lodging Tax Board will meet on June 16, 2025. The agenda includes routine items such as approval of minutes and public comment. The primary substantive matter is the consideration of a 2025 agreement with the Norwood Chamber of the Wright's Mesa to promote tourism in the Norwood R-2 School District. The board will also receive updates from the Norwood Chamber and the Telluride Tourism Board.

• Approval of March 7, 2025 meeting minutes (consent agenda)
• Review of lodging tax reports, if available
• Consideration of 2025 agreement with Norwood Chamber of the Wright's Mesa for tourism promotion in Norwood R-2 School District
• Update from the Norwood Chamber
• Update from the Telluride Tourism Board (deck to be provided)

The Lodging Tax Board approved the consent agenda, including the March 7, 2025 minutes, with a 3-0 vote. The board also approved the chair’s signature on the 2025 agreement with the Norwood Chamber of the Wright's Mesa for tourism promotion, also 3-0. The meeting was adjourned by a unanimous 3-0 vote.

• Approved consent agenda (including March 7, 2025 minutes) – passed 3-0
• Approved chair’s signature on 2025 agreement between San Miguel County Lodging Tax Panel and Norwood Chamber of the Wright's Mesa – passed 3-0
• Adjourned meeting – passed 3-0

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will hold public hearings regarding a liquor permit for the Telluride Medical Center Foundation and a wetlands permit for the Telluride Regional Airport. The body is also discussing the La Sal Vista Subdivision Final Plat and potential updates to the Employee Housing Mitigation Fee.

• Public hearing for Telluride Regional Airport's Southside Hangars Wetlands Special Use Permit
• Public hearing for La Sal Vista Subdivision Final Plat and Plan
• State of Colorado grant of $92,388 for the Clerk and Recorder's office
• SWCORC grant agreement increasing Juvenile Services program funds by $55,000
• Consideration of updating the Employee Housing Mitigation Fee rate

The minutes consist solely of repeated Docusign Envelope ID entries. No actions, approvals, denials, or votes were documented.

Board of County Commissioners

The San Miguel County Board of Commissioners will vote on a special event liquor license for the San Miguel Basin Rodeo scheduled for July 25‑26, 2025. The Board will also consider the Assessor’s recommendations to deny two petitions for tax abatement or refund, one from Devogelaere/Conlan (ABMT2025‑8) and another from Palmyra Holdings Limited LLC (ABMT2025‑9). Additional items include a ratified comment letter to Congressman Hurd on public‑land sales and a proclamation naming June 2025 LGBTQIA+ Pride Month.

• Ratify comment letter to Congressman Hurd regarding public‑land sell‑off
• Proclamation declaring June 2025 as LGBTQIA+ Pride Month
• Approve Special Event Liquor License for San Miguel Basin Rodeo, July 25‑26, 2025
• Consider Assessor’s recommendation to deny Petition of Abatement or Refund of Taxes for Devogelaere/Conlan (ABMT2025‑8)
• Consider Assessor’s recommendation to deny Petition of Abatement or Refund of Taxes for Palmyra Holdings Limited LLC (ABMT2025‑9)

The minutes consist solely of repeated Docusign envelope identifiers and contain no recorded decisions, approvals, denials, or motions. No substantive actions were taken or documented.

General

The San Miguel County Lodging Tax Board will review the latest lodging tax reports, hear updates from the Norwood Chamber and the Telluride Tourism Board, and consider a 2025 agreement with the Norwood Chamber to promote tourism in the Wright's Mesa area of the Norwood R‑2 School District. The board will also approve the March 7, 2025 minutes and accept public comments limited to three minutes each.

• Approve March 7, 2025 meeting minutes
• Review lodging tax reports (if available)
• Update from Norwood Chamber and consider 2025 tourism promotion agreement
• Update from Telluride Tourism Board
• Public comment period (3‑minute limit per speaker)

Board of County Commissioners

The San Miguel County Board of Commissioners will consider several consent agenda items, including an asphalt installation contract with Armor Proseal, LLC and a federal grant offer for airport infrastructure. They will also discuss a subdivision exemption for lot line adjustments, a comment letter to the Fish and Wildlife Service, and a payment to Dolores County School District for a bond certification error. Additional presentations include updates from the Shavano Conservation District and the Strong Start Program, and an executive session on the regional wastewater treatment plant.

• Approve Chair's signature on FAA grant offer for Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Airport Infrastructure Grant Project No. 3-08-0088-040-2025 at Telluride Regional Airport
• Approve Asphalt Installation contract with Armor Proseal, LLC
• Consider subdivision exemption for Lot Line Adjustments on Lot 1 and 2 Rinquist Exemption
• Approve payment to Dolores County School District RE No.2 for bond payment error
• Presentation of the Strong Start Program

The Board of County Commissioners meeting on May 21, 2025 recorded only administrative Docusign envelope IDs and did not include any decisions, approvals, or votes.

Board of County Commissioners

The Commissioners will vote on a consent agenda that includes several funding agreements, such as a $146,614 opioid services grant and a $61,964.39 vehicle purchase. They will also consider a resolution to raise recording fees and discuss updates to the employee housing impact fee. Additional items include staff funding for deputy district attorneys and a presentation on the county composting project.

• Approve $146,614 Southwest Colorado Opioid Regional Council grant for expanded juvenile services
• Approve purchase of a Toyota Tundra truck for Search and Rescue for $61,964.39
• Approve contract with Clean Harbors Environmental Services for household hazardous waste collection up to $50,791.88
• Consider Resolution 2025-14 to increase recording fees for filed and recorded documents effective July 1, 2025
• Consider hiring two part‑time Deputy District Attorneys with additional funds of $21,250 for FY 2025

The minutes consist solely of repeated Docusign Envelope ID entries. No decisions, approvals, denials, or motions were documented. Consequently, there are no actionable outcomes to report from this meeting.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a continued public hearing regarding a land use application for the Telluride Regional Airport. The body will also hold a discussion with the Colorado Department of Reclamation, Mining and Safety.

• Public hearing for a Two-Step Wetland Special Use Permit at 1500 Last Dollar Road (Telluride Regional Airport), 327 acres
• Discussion with Russ Means from the Colorado Department of Reclamation, Mining and Safety

On July 24, 2025 the Final Audit Report was created by Nicola Kerr and emailed to herself and Mathew Bayma for signature. The document was e‑signed by Nicola Kerr on July 24, 2025 at 8:04 PM GMT and by Mathew Bayma on July 28, 2025 at 4:07 PM GMT. No agenda items or approvals were recorded in this meeting.

Board of County Commissioners

The Board will approve a road‑striping contract with Stripe A Lot, Inc. and discuss updates on public safety, veterans services, and county assessment. It will also consider a $35,000 appropriation from the Land Heritage Fund for a 5,720‑acre conservation easement near Disappointment Valley, and review comments on a Telluride ski‑resort improvement request.

• Approve the 2025 Road Striping contract with Stripe A Lot, Inc.
• Consider appropriating $35,000 for a land conservation easement of 5,720 acres near Disappointment Valley
• Consider submitting comments to the GMUG Forest Service on the Telluride Ski Resort Improvement request
• Consider a settlement agreement regarding attorney's fees in Masson v. BOCC
• Listen to Egnar residents during a scheduled listening session

The San Miguel County Board approved a $35,000 appropriation from the Land Heritage Fund for a 5,720‑acre conservation easement near Disappointment Valley, voting 3‑0. The board also approved a settlement agreement for attorney fees in Masson v. BOCC, voting 3‑0. In addition, the board approved the Chair’s signature on the 2025 road striping contract with Stripe A Lot, Inc., voting 3‑0.

• Approved $35,000 Land Heritage Fund appropriation for 5,720‑acre conservation easement (3-0)
• Approved settlement agreement on attorney fees in Masson v. BOCC (3-0)
• Approved Chair’s signature on 2025 Road Striping contract with Stripe A Lot, Inc. (3-0)

Board of Review

The Board of Review will discuss the adoption process and timeline for the 2024 International Codes. The body will also review Colorado state codes regarding wildfire resiliency and low energy and carbon standards.

• Review of 2024 International Codes adoption process
• Discussion of Colorado Wildfire Resiliency Code (SB23-166 and SB25-142)
• Review of Colorado Model Low Energy and Carbon Code (HB22-1362)
• Approval of January 8th, 2024 meeting minutes

General

The San Miguel County Board of Commissioners will approve routine consent agenda items and discuss several specific matters, including a special events liquor permit, a funding request for a fire‑protection camera, and a planning appeal on employee housing impact fees. The board will also consider a resolution supporting public lands stewardship and updates on housing and wildfire protection programs.

• Consideration of the appointment for the remaining term as Sheriff for San Miguel County
• Special events permit for Norwood Parks and Recreation District to serve liquor at events on June 15 and August 10, 2025 at 1165 Summit St., Norwood
• Funding request for the PANO Camera by the Norwood Fire Protection District
• Appeal hearing for Vavra Appeal of the Planning Director's Written Interpretation – Employee Housing Impact Fees for 155 Hayden View Trail
• Resolution supporting public lands stewardship

The commissioners approved the consent agenda, appointed Undersheriff Daniel Covault as sheriff, and granted a special events liquor permit to Norwood Parks and Recreation District. They adopted the Planning Director's impact‑fee interpretation, approved the Department of Human Services finances, and extended the listing deadline for Telluride Ski and Golf homes. The board also signed Resolution 2025-12 supporting public lands and a letter opposing fossil‑fuel company immunity.

• Approved consent agenda (minutes, letter, liquor license, intergovernmental agreement) – 3-0
• Appointed Undersheriff Daniel Covault as Sheriff for remaining term – 3-0
• Granted special events permit for liquor service on June 15 and Aug 10, 2025 – 3-0
• Approved Planning Director's written interpretation of employee housing impact fees – 2-0
• Approved Department of Human Services finances – 3-0
• Extended listing deadline for Telluride Ski and Golf units to May 12, 2025 – 3-0
• Approved Chair's signature on Resolution 2025-12 supporting public lands – 3-0
• Approved Commissioners’ sign‑on to letter opposing fossil‑fuel company immunity – 3-0

General

The Board of County Commissioners will consider a letter of support for a House Joint Resolution regarding a TABOR constitutional challenge. The meeting includes an executive session to discuss a draft Memorandum of Understanding for the Sewer Authority for Regional Waste Water Treatment Plant.

• Consideration of a letter of support for House Joint Resolution TABOR constitutional challenge
• Executive session regarding a draft Memorandum of Understanding for the Sewer Authority for Regional Waste Water Treatment Plant involving the county, the Alexanders, and Mountain Village

The commissioners voted 3‑0 to go into executive session to discuss a draft Memorandum of Understanding for the Sewer Authority regional wastewater treatment plant involving the county, the Alexanders, and Mountain Village. After the session, they voted 3‑0 to return to the open meeting. The board also decided not to draft a letter of support for the House Joint Resolution on the TABOR constitutional challenge. The meeting was adjourned by a 3‑0 vote.

• Entered executive session to discuss Sewer Authority MOU (3-0)
• Exited executive session (3-0)
• Decided not to draft a letter of support for TABOR constitutional challenge
• Adjourned meeting (3-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will consider a consent agenda that includes approvals for a grant extension, purchase of a 2020 Kenworth T880 truck, and other routine items. The meeting also includes updates and motions on parks, a planning extension for the Society Turn subdivision, natural resources, affordable housing, and attorney matters. Commissioners will interview two candidates for the county sheriff position, with the appointment to be made at a special meeting on April 30.

• Approval of purchase of a 2020 Kenworth T880 Truck Tractor for the Road and Bridge Department
• Consideration of extension request for the Society Turn Preliminary Subdivision Plan and Preliminary PUD Plan
• Discussion to finalize a letter to Rep. Jeff Hurd regarding the Productive Public Lands Act
• Consideration of a resolution supporting public lands stewardship
• Sheriff appointment interviews with Daniel Covault and Lane Masters

The Board approved the consent agenda items, including several grant extensions and a truck purchase, with a 3‑0 vote. It also approved an extension of the Society Turn Preliminary Planned Unit Development and Subdivision to October 31, 2025 or 45 days after final BOCC action, also 3‑0. Several motions to enter Executive Session on legal matters were approved 3‑0, and sheriff candidate interviews were scheduled with the appointment to be made on April 30.

• Approved consent agenda items (grant extensions, truck purchase, vendor payments, etc.) – vote 3-0
• Approved extension of Society Turn Preliminary Planned Unit Development and Subdivision – vote 3-0
• Authorized Executive Session to discuss Paradox bankruptcy attorney malpractice matter – vote 3-0
• Authorized Executive Session to discuss Sewer Authority for Regional Waste Water Treatment Plant – vote 3-0
• Authorized Executive Session to discuss Telluride Facilities Master Plan – vote 3-0
• Authorized Executive Session to discuss draft MOU with the Alexanders and Mountain Village – vote 3-0
• Scheduled sheriff appointment interviews; appointment to be made April 30 at a special meeting
• Adjourned the meeting – vote 3-0

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will consider several intergovernmental agreements and planning amendments. The meeting includes discussions on at-risk federal funding, county-owned housing policy, and a potential ski ticket tax in Mountain Village.

• Request for $40,000 for Royer gulch debris mitigation
• Road & Bridge 2025 Chip and Seal Agreement with Black Rock Material and Supply LLC
• Plat Amendment for Lot 12, Skyfield PUD and deed restriction amendment for Skyfield North Lot 12
• Letter of support for Mountain Village ordinance to impose a tax on ski tickets
• Intergovernmental Agreement with Town of Telluride and Town of Mountain Village for Geospatial data

The commissioners approved the consent agenda covering several intergovernmental agreements and a road contract (3‑0). They appointed Suzanne Cheavens to the Citizens' Weed Advisory Board and authorized USDA funds (both 3‑0). The board terminated a deed restriction for an accessory dwelling unit on Lot 12 of the Skyfield PUD, directing staff to prepare a termination agreement and imposing a $272,843 employee‑housing impact fee (3‑0). Additional actions included denying an amendment to an affordable‑housing covenant, approving comments on a draft environmental assessment, and authorizing $40,000 for Royer Gulch debris mitigation.

• Approved consent agenda items (including GIS data agreement, road contract, budget increase) (3-0)
• Appointed Suzanne Cheavens to Citizens' Weed Advisory Board (3-0)
• Authorized Chair's signature on Resolution 2025-09 for USDA funds (3-0)
• Terminated deed restriction for accessory dwelling unit on Lot 12, Skyfield PUD; directed preparation of termination agreement and imposed $272,843 impact fee (3-0)
• Denied Second Amendment to affordable‑housing covenant with Telluride Ski and Golf (3-0)
• Approved comments to GMUG Ranger District on Draft Environmental Assessment (3-0)
• Approved up to $40,000 for Royer Gulch debris mitigation (3-0)
• Approved updates to San Miguel County‑owned housing policy (3-0)

Noxious Weed Advisory Board

The San Miguel County Noxious Weed Advisory Board will discuss updates to 2025 agreements, a cost‑share program, and the America the Beautiful grant. The board will also consider an open seat, enforcement mechanisms under the Colorado Noxious Weed Act, and recent staff changes. Additional items include vegetation disturbances and a survey update.

• Open board seat discussion – 40+ acre landowner requirement & current application
• Discussion on enforcement mechanisms – Colorado Noxious Weed Act statutes
• Vegetation disturbances
• Update on 2025 Noxious Weed Agreements, Cost Share Program, America the Beautiful Grant
• Report on Noxious Weed Management staff changes

Board of County Commissioners

The San Miguel County Board of Commissioners will vote on a memorandum of understanding with the Telluride Foundation to implement a shared‑equity down‑payment assistance program. The board will also discuss future uses for Mill Creek Park and consider a proposal from EcoAction Partners to administer the county’s Green Grants program. Additional updates on affordable housing and legal matters, including possible executive‑session discussion of land near Ilium Valley and Highway 145, will be presented.

• Approval of MOU with the Telluride Foundation for the Shared Equity Down Payment Assistance Program
• Consideration of future uses of Mill Creek Park
• Consideration of EcoAction Partners proposal to administer the San Miguel County Green Grants Program
• Affordable Housing Updates
• Potential executive session on land adjacent to Ilium Valley and Hwy 145 intersection and Waste Water Treatment Authority

The commissioners voted 2‑0 to approve the Chair’s signature on the Memorandum of Understanding with the Telluride Foundation for the Shared Equity Down Payment Assistance Program. They also agreed by consensus to place the EcoAction Partners green‑grants agreement on a future meeting for final approval. The board entered and later exited an executive session on land‑negotiation matters (both votes 2‑0) and adjourned the meeting (2‑0).

• Approved Chair's signature on MOU with Telluride Foundation (2-0)
• Approved EcoAction Partners green‑grants agreement to be considered at a future meeting (consensus)
• Approved entry into Executive Session on land negotiations and wastewater authority (2-0)
• Approved exit from Executive Session (2-0)
• Approved adjournment of the meeting (2-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will discuss funding requests, housing projects, and a mining permit. The meeting includes a public hearing on a gravel pit expansion and a presentation on regional wastewater feasibility.

• Request for $1,000,000 County Contribution for Norwood School District Best Grant
• Public hearing for Disappointment Gravel Pit expansion Special Use Permit
• Approval of the next phase of the Ilium Project affordable housing
• Request for $5,000 for Lone Cone Ditch Company engineering
• Construction Agreement with Kota Construction for Event Center Indoor Arena Footing Replacement

The Board adopted its consent agenda and approved several appointments and contracts, including a mining permit for a 4.6‑acre gravel pit expansion. It also approved a $5,000 grant to Lone Cone Ditch Company and allocated $98,222 for the Ilium housing project, while declining a $1,000,000 contribution to the Norwood School District.

• Approved consent agenda (3‑0)
• Appointed Josh Wadley and Josh Comte to Behavioral Health Solutions Panel (3‑0)
• Approved $5,000 grant to Lone Cone Ditch Company, to be transferred to West End Economic Development Corp (3‑0)
• Declined $1,000,000 county contribution to Norwood School District (3‑0)
• Approved Mining Special Use Permit for Dolores County Road and Bridge, 4.6‑acre expansion (3‑0)
• Waived application fee for the Mining Special Use Permit (3‑0)
• Approved Kota Construction agreement for Event Center Indoor Arena footing replacement (3‑0)
• Allocated $98,222 for the Ilium Project housing phase (3‑0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission and Board of County Commissioners will hold a joint worksession. The body will discuss a proposed amendment to Section 6-3 of the Land Use Code regarding mining.

• Discussion of proposed Land Use Code Amendment Section 6-3 Mining

Planning Commission

The San Miguel County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a land use application submitted by Telluride Regional Airport. The proposal is a Two-Step Wetland Special Use Permit for 327 acres at 1500 Last Dollar Road, classified in the Public zone. The commission will also consider approval of its meeting minutes before adjourning.

• Public hearing – Two-Step Wetland Special Use Permit, 327 acres at 1500 Last Dollar Road (Telluride Regional Airport)
• Approval of Planning Commission meeting minutes
• Call to order and adjournment

Historical Commission

The Open Space Commission is meeting to discuss a historic preservation conference and interpretive signage. The body will also review administrative matters and its work plan.

• Historic Preservation Conference
• Historic Interpretive Signage
• Administrative Matters / Work Plan

Lodging Tax Panel

The Lodging Tax Panel will review current lodging tax reports and receive updates from the Telluride Tourism Board. The body is considering a 2025 agreement with the Norwood Chamber of the Wright's Mesa for tourism promotion within the Norwood R-2 School District.

• Consideration of 2025 Agreement with Norwood Chamber of the Wright's Mesa for tourism promotion
• Review of Lodgers Tax Reports
• Update from Telluride Tourism Board

Board of County Commissioners

The San Miguel County Board of Commissioners will review a recommendation to allocate $100,000 from the REMP Fund to EcoAction Partners' Green Grant Program. The meeting also includes a consent agenda approving intergovernmental agreements for noxious weed management with several towns and the regional airport, and a letter of support for the proposed Dolores National Conservation Area. Additional discussions cover Telluride School District funding for 2025‑26, Colorado projects for the FY2026 Congressionally Directed Spending request, and a memorandum of understanding for financial support of a youth hangout in Telluride.

• Approve Chair's signatures on IGAs for noxious weed management with Telluride, Mountain Village, Ophir, Lone Cone Library, and Telluride Regional Airport
• Approve letter of support to Senators and Congressman for the proposed Dolores National Conservation Area
• Discuss Telluride School District funding concerns for 2025‑26
• Consider Colorado projects for the FY2026 Congressionally Directed Spending request
• Recommend use of $100,000 from the REMP Fund for EcoAction Partners' Green Grant Program

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will discuss a scientific campus proposal and the 2024 Building and Energy Code. The body is deciding on an agreement for the Gondola Project and staffing hours for the Road and Bridge Department.

• Consideration of the second supplement and amendment to the Intergovernmental Agreement for cost-sharing of the Gondola Project development phase
• Discussion with the Telluride Institute regarding a scientific campus idea
• Update on the 2024 Building and Energy Code adoption process
• Consideration of an increase in hours for the Administrative position in the Road and Bridge Department
• Executive sessions regarding the San Miguel County Housing Authority and land adjacent to Ilium Valley and Hwy 145

Open Space Commission

The San Miguel County Open Space Commission will convene to approve minutes and discuss a work plan, land conservation easements, and updates on the Idarado Legacy HOA. The meeting will also cover a Land Use Code update.

• Approval of Meeting Minutes
• Land Use Code Update
• Work Plan
• Potential Land Conservation Easement
• Idarado Legacy HOA

Board of County Commissioners

The commissioners will vote on the timeline and appointment process to fill the county sheriff vacancy. The meeting also includes consent agenda items such as the 2025 Intergovernmental Agreement with the Town of Norwood for peacekeeping services and a renewal of a retail liquor license for Alpino Vino. Additional discussions cover road and bridge updates, human services finances, and affordable housing agreements.

• Approval of the 2025 First Amended Restated Intergovernmental Agreement between the Town of Norwood and the San Miguel County Sheriff for peacekeeping services.
• Consideration of Resolution 2025-04 on the temporary portion of a road closure on C.R. K69.
• Approval of the renewal of a retail liquor license for Telski Food and Beverage Services DBA Alpino Vino at 12100 Camels Garden Road, Telluride.
• Discussion and update on the retaining wall on Tomboy Road leading to Imogene Pass with the Forest Service.
• Consideration of the timeline and appointment process for the sheriff vacancy.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public meeting to consider a land use application from Dolores County Road and Bridge. The commission will also review a 2024 recap.

• Gravel Pit Mining Special Use Permit/Conditional Uses application for 11.60 acres of BLM lands off County Road 16R

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a work session to discuss the appointment process for a Sheriff vacancy and identify federal funding provided to the county. The meeting includes updates from the Tres Rios Field Office and the Communications Coordinator. No formal action can be taken during this session.

• Discussion of Sheriff vacancy and appointment process
• Identification of Federal Funding provided to the County
• Quarterly update with Derek Padilla, Tres Rios Field Office
• Potential Executive Session regarding San Miguel County Housing Authority issues

Board of County Commissioners

The Board will consider several consent agenda items, including approval of minutes, contracts for professional services, an intergovernmental agreement for $42,000, and a behavioral health services contract up to $58,229. They will discuss a memorandum of understanding to financially support the Town of Telluride youth hangout and a proposal to obligate 2022‑2023 Title III funds. A public hearing will be held on a Land Use Code amendment adding Section 5‑713 for excavation and grading and revising driveway regulations, and the Board will review child‑care assistance program funding and legal matters related to the housing authority and a bankruptcy case.

• Approval of intergovernmental agreement with Montrose County for $42,000 reimbursement for extension services
• Approval of contract with The Steadman Group LLC for the 2025 Behavioral Health Strategic Plan, up to $58,229
• Consideration of a Memorandum of Understanding for financial support of the Town of Telluride youth hangout
• Public hearing on Land Use Code amendment: revise Section 5‑502 DD (driveways) and add Section 5‑713 (excavation and grading)
• Review of staff direction on Colorado Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) funding

General

The San Miguel County Board of Commissioners will review the Colorado Child Care Assistance Program funding and present Climate Action Plans during a work session. The meeting also includes a presentation on equity survey results and a discussion regarding a behavioral health strategic plan.

• Discussion on Colorado Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) funding
• Presentation of Climate Action Plans (Regional, County-wide)
• Presentation of Equity Diversity and Inclusion survey results
• Staff direction on agreement for 2025 Behavioral Health Strategic Plan
• Presentation with Colorado Common Cause

Open Space Commission

The San Miguel County Open Space Commission will meet to approve minutes, review a forest health report, and discuss land use code updates. The meeting is held in Telluride and is accessible via Zoom.

• Approval of December 16, 2024 meeting minutes
• Review of Dr. Jason Sibold's Forest Health Report
• Discussion on Land Use Code Update regarding mining
• Update on Noxious Weed Management Survey
• Meeting held at 333 W. Colorado Ave, Telluride

General

The commissioners will consider a consent agenda that includes approvals for a deed restriction on Lot 24 in the Lawson Hill Subdivision, a proxy appointment for Colorado Counties Inc., a joint funding agreement with the U.S. Department of the Interior for a USGS streamflow gaging station near Slick Rock for $11,513, an intergovernmental agreement with Montrose County to share costs for law‑enforcement vehicles, and a $10,000 purchase request from Norwood Fire Protection for an EXO Iris Ultrasound System. They will also consider a subdivision exemption for lot lines in the Lawson Hill PUD, appoint the chair and vice‑chair of the 2025 Board of County Commissioners, and appoint a member to the Citizen’s Weed Advisory Board. An executive session will be held to receive legal updates on the Paradox Bankruptcy matter.

• Approval of $11,513 USGS Streamflow gaging station funding near Slick Rock
• Approval of $10,000 ultrasound system purchase for Norwood Fire Protection
• Subdivision exemption for lot lines in Lawson Hill PUD (Lots HUB 1 and HUB‑2AF)
• Appointment of chair and vice‑chair for the 2025 Board of County Commissioners
• Executive session on legal updates for the Paradox Bankruptcy matter

Historical Commission

The San Miguel County Open Space Commission will meet to review the design of the Telluride Room and evaluate its current work plan. The body will also discuss the San Miguel City Historic Panel.

• Telluride Room Design
• Work Plan Review
• San Miguel City Historic Panel

Planning Commission

The San Miguel County Planning Commission will hold a work session to discuss a proposed amendment to Land Use Code Section 6-3 regarding mining. The meeting will be held online and in-person at 1110 Summit Street in Norwood.

• Discussion of proposed Land Use Code Amendment Section 6-3 Mining
• Approval of Planning Commission minutes
• Online and in-person meeting at 1110 Summit Street, Norwood

General

The San Miguel County Board of Commissioners will consider a consent agenda that includes several items requiring the Chair’s signature, such as a $75,569.12 behavioral health grant, a professional services agreement for a Community Wildfire Protection Plan, and an amended gravel mining agreement. They will also discuss a proclamation naming January 8, 2025 as Kris Holstrom Day, a planning amendment for Lot 3 Deep Creek Placer, and updates on natural resources, affordable housing, and county management. Public comment will be limited to items not on the agenda.

• Approve Chair’s signature on Behavioral Health Solutions Grantee Agreement with Tri-County Health Network for $75,569.12 (budget year 2025)
• Approve Chair’s signature on Professional Services Agreement with Bintel, Inc. for a Community Wildfire Protection Plan
• Approve Chair’s signature on Amended Gravel Mining Agreement between Road & Bridge and the T.L. Bar Ranch (Zadra gravel pit)
• Consider Resolution 2025-001 amending Lot 3 Deep Creek Placer (Moorhead Family Trust)
• Consider Proclamation 2025-01 naming January 8, 2025 as Kris Holstrom Day