Buena Vista, Colorado

Beautification Advisory Board

La junta está planificando la decoración de otoño, incluyendo posibles mejoras de espantapájaros en el parque de chapoteo. También se están preparando para el próximo ciclo presupuestario 2027 y revisando proyectos de embellecimiento en curso.

• Planificación de decoración de temporada de otoño (octubre-noviembre)
• Preparación del presupuesto 2027
• Actualizaciones de macetas de invierno y arco de entrada al cementerio
• Necesidades de iluminación del puente
• Saldo del fondo de embellecimiento de $3,454.27 más $7,136.40 en fondos recaudados

Historic Preservation Commission

La Comisión de Preservación Histórica llevará a cabo una audiencia pública para determinar si la casa en 116 Cornell Drive (construida circa 1964) cumple con los criterios para la designación de monumento local. Si se considera elegible, el permiso de reemplazo de ventanas puede suspenderse hasta por 180 días para explorar alternativas de preservación. La comisión también recibirá una actualización sobre el Pearl Theater, discutirá un posible retiro y considerará un programa de marcadores históricos de History Colorado.

• Audiencia pública sobre elegibilidad de monumento para la casa en 116 Cornell Drive (construida en 1964, reemplazo de ventanas)
• Actualización del oficial de cumplimiento de códigos Bryans sobre el Pearl Theater
• Discusión de posible celebración del cumpleaños de la HPC el 13 de agosto de 2026
• Lluvia de ideas para el retiro de agosto y planificación estratégica
• Programa de marcadores históricos del 250.º/150.º aniversario de History Colorado

Planning and Zoning Commission - Packets

La Comisión de Planificación y Zonificación discutirá un programa piloto propuesto de alquiler de bicicletas eléctricas sin estación fija para Buena Vista. El programa incluiría hasta 12 bicicletas eléctricas en 4-5 bases de bicicletas alojadas por negocios. El personal solicita orientación sobre cómo regular el programa bajo el código de zonificación existente y si se necesita una futura enmienda al código. La Comisión proporcionará solo dirección de política, sin tomar ninguna acción formal.

• Discusión del programa piloto de bicicletas eléctricas sin estación fija (hasta 12 bicicletas eléctricas, 4-5 estaciones)

Planning and Zoning Commission - Agendas & Minutes (Packets below)

La Planning and Zoning Commission discutirá y posiblemente decidirá sobre un programa piloto de bicicletas eléctricas sin estación en Buena Vista. También ratificará las actas de la reunión anterior y anunciará la cancelación de la reunión del 1 de julio.

• Discusión del programa piloto de bicicletas eléctricas sin estación
• Cancelación de la reunión del 1 de julio

Board of Trustees - Packets

La Junta de Síndicos celebrará una sesión de trabajo sobre las operaciones del Departamento de Planificación y del Secretario Municipal, incluyendo una actualización sobre los compromisos de vivienda asequible de la Proposición 123 y las próximas elecciones municipales. Durante la reunión ordinaria, considerarán resoluciones para dedicar terrenos para ensanchar Teal Run, apoyar una subvención para el pozo de riego de la Escuela Secundaria Buena Vista, establecer una nueva tarifa tecnológica de revisión de desarrollo y una tarifa de mantenimiento de dedicación de agua, y aceptar la finalización de la expansión de la planta de tratamiento de agua.

• Dedicar terrenos para ensanchar Teal Run (Resolución 2026-45)
• Apoyar subvención para el proyecto de pozo de riego de BVHS (Resolución 2026-46)
• Establecer tarifa tecnológica de revisión de desarrollo y tarifa de mantenimiento de agua (Resolución 2026-47)
• Aceptar finalización del Proyecto de Expansión de la Planta de Tratamiento de Agua (Resolución 2026-48)
• Proclamación del Mes del Orgullo

Board of Trustees - Agendas & Minutes (Packets below)

La Junta considerará aceptar la finalización del Proyecto de Expansión de la Planta de Tratamiento de Agua, apoyar una solicitud de subvención para un pozo de riego de la escuela secundaria, adoptar nuevas tarifas de revisión de desarrollo y mantenimiento de agua, y dedicar el derecho de vía para Teal Run. También se leerá una proclamación del Mes del Orgullo.

• Resolución aceptando el Proyecto de Expansión de la Planta de Tratamiento de Agua
• Resolución de apoyo a la subvención para el pozo de riego de BVHS (CWCB)
• Resolución que modifica el calendario de tarifas: tarifa técnica de revisión de desarrollo y tarifa de mantenimiento de agua
• Resolución que dedica el derecho de vía para expandir Teal Run
• Proclamación del Mes del Orgullo

Water Advisory Board

La junta discutirá los proyectos actuales de almacenamiento de agua y el progreso del Ivy League Water System. Los miembros también revisarán un estudio de tarifas de agua y actualizaciones de planificación financiera. La reunión incluye discusiones sobre la planificación de sequías y el plan de conservación de agua del pueblo.

• Actualización de proyectos de almacenamiento de agua
• Estudio de tarifas de agua y actualización de planificación financiera
• Progreso del Ivy League Water System
• Próximos pasos del Plan de Conservación de Agua
• Carta de apoyo al Programa Outstanding Waters

Planning and Zoning Commission - Agendas & Minutes (Packets below)

La reunión regular de la Planning and Zoning Commission programada para el 17 de junio de 2026 ha sido cancelada. Los asuntos han sido reprogramados para una Special Meeting el 24 de junio de 2026 a las 7:00 PM en el Community Center. La agenda de la Special Meeting se publicará más tarde.

Airport Advisory Board

La Junta Asesora del Aeropuerto discutirá y potencialmente actuará sobre un plan para prepararse para el cierre del aeropuerto de Aspen en 2027. También revisarán el Plan de Seguridad del Aeropuerto, recibirán una actualización sobre el Sistema Automatizado de Observación Meteorológica (AWOS), y escucharán informes operativos y financieros.

• Plan para prepararse para el cierre de Aspen en 2027
• Revisión del Plan de Seguridad del Aeropuerto
• Actualización del AWOS
• Informes operativos y financieros
• Aprobación de las actas de la reunión del 19 de mayo

Beautification Advisory Board

La junta está planificando calendarios decorativos para las temporadas de otoño, navidad y primavera. Los miembros también están discutiendo posibles reemplazos de iluminación e ideas de nuevos proyectos como un arco de entrada al cementerio.

• Winter Planters Adopt-a-planter program
• Planificación de decoración de otoño
• Planificación de la temporada navideña (noviembre-enero)
• Reemplazo de luces del puente (aprox. 10 tiras necesarias)
• Proyecto de arco de entrada del cementerio

The board decided to present two curb appeal awards on June 23 to Mt. Antero Treasures and Sushi Thai. They also ordered sample cashmere wreaths for winter planters and set the Adopt-a-Planter deadline for June 26.

• Approved minutes from May 7, 2026 meeting
• Decided to order 30" & 36" sample cashmere wreaths for winter planters
• Set Adopt-a-Planter deadline for June 26
• Decided to present curb appeal awards on June 23 at 2pm and 3pm

Board of Trustees - Packets

La Junta llevará a cabo una sesión de trabajo sobre la aplicación del código, y luego en la reunión ordinaria considerará la adopción de una ordenanza de emergencia que imponga una moratoria temporal sobre las solicitudes de centros de datos. También votarán sobre un contrato para la instalación de HVAC en el aeropuerto (Fase 2) y un arrendamiento de terreno para hangares en el aeropuerto. Otras discusiones incluyen condiciones de sequía, actualización del comité de alquileres a corto plazo y una propuesta de pregunta electoral para la inclusión del distrito de bomberos.

• Ordenanza de Emergencia 2026-13: moratoria temporal sobre solicitudes de centros de datos
• Resolución 2026-43: contrato de instalación de HVAC en el aeropuerto (Fase 2, por encima del umbral de $25,000)
• Resolución 2026-44: arrendamiento de terreno con PCS Hangar LLC para los hangares D1 y D2 en el Aeropuerto Regional de Central Colorado
• Lenguaje propuesto para la boleta electoral para la inclusión de la propiedad del pueblo en el Distrito de Protección contra Incendios del Condado de Chaffee
• Juramento de cargo para los oficiales de policía Tim Sullivan y Stephen Caffrey

Board of Trustees - Agendas & Minutes (Packets below)

La Junta discutirá la preparación para la sequía, actualizaciones sobre alquileres a corto plazo y una posible pregunta electoral sobre protección contra incendios. Las acciones clave incluyen considerar una moratoria de emergencia sobre centros de datos y aprobar trabajos de climatización y arrendamientos de terrenos en el aeropuerto regional.

• Ordenanza de Emergencia Nº 2026-13: Moratoria temporal sobre solicitudes de centros de datos
• Resolución Nº 2026-43: Contrato de instalación de climatización del aeropuerto, fase 2, con Patriot Sons HVAC
• Resolución Nº 2026-44: Nuevo arrendamiento de terreno aeroportuario para PCS Hangar LLC (Unidades D1 y D2)
• Juramento de los Oficiales de Policía Tim Sullivan y Stephen Caffrey
• Revisión del lenguaje de la boleta electoral del Distrito de Protección contra Incendios del Condado de Chaffee

The Board adopted an emergency ordinance imposing a temporary moratorium on data center development through December 9, 2026, while staff develop land use regulations. It also approved an airport HVAC installation contract ($43,269) and a 25-year ground lease for hangar construction. Trustees reviewed drought conditions, short-term rental committee findings, and fire protection funding transition plans without taking formal action on those items.

• Adopted emergency ordinance imposing data center moratorium (6-0)
• Approved $43,269 airport HVAC installation agreement with Patriot Sons (6-0)
• Approved 25-year airport ground lease for hangar construction (6-0)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes and staff reports (6-0)
• Approved agenda as presented (6-0)

Tree Advisory Board

La Junta Asesora de Árboles de Buena Vista discutirá y potencialmente aprobará la revisión del plan anual, dará seguimiento a las actividades del Día del Árbol, y programará inspecciones de barrenador esmeralda del fresno (EAB) y la eliminación de correas de las plantaciones del año pasado. También revisarán un borrador de la guía de plantación y escucharán informes de Obras Públicas y del Servicio Forestal del Estado de Colorado.

• Revisión del borrador de la guía de plantación
• Seguimiento del Día del Árbol
• Programar inspecciones de EAB y eliminación de correas
• Revisión del plan anual
• Informes de Obras Públicas y CSFS

Trails Advisory Board

La Junta Asesora de Senderos discutirá y determinará las prioridades para proyectos relacionados con senderos en 2027. La reunión también incluye aprobaciones de rutina de actas e informes de recreación, obras públicas y fideicomisarios de la junta. Se necesita un voluntario para asistir a la reunión de la Junta Asesora de Recreación en julio, y se abordarán los puestos de membresía de la junta.

• Discutir prioridades para proyectos de senderos en 2027
• Se necesita voluntario para asistir a la reunión de la Junta Asesora de Recreación el 15 de julio
• Revisión de membresía y puestos de la Junta Asesora de Senderos
• Ratificar las actas de la reunión del 5 de mayo
• Informes de Recreación, Obras Públicas y Junta de Fideicomisarios

Planning and Zoning Commission - Agendas & Minutes (Packets below)

La reunión regular del 3 de junio de 2026 de la Comisión de Planificación y Zonificación de Buena Vista ha sido cancelada. No se llevará a cabo ningún negocio. La próxima reunión regular está programada para el 17 de junio de 2026.

• Reunión cancelada

Historic Preservation Commission

La Historic Preservation Commission llevará a cabo una reunión rutinaria para aprobar actas, recibir comentarios públicos y discutir asuntos de negocios. Los puntos incluyen una presentación llamada 'CPI on the Road', la decisión de la fecha de la reunión de julio y una lluvia de ideas para un retiro de agosto y una sesión de planificación estratégica. No se programan decisiones importantes ni audiencias públicas.

• Presentación de CPI on the Road
• Decisión de la fecha de la reunión de julio de la HPC
• Lluvia de ideas para la planificación estratégica del retiro de agosto

The Historic Preservation Commission adopted the agenda and approved previous minutes. Discussions were held on the On the Road in Buena Vista updates, potential cancellation of the July meeting, and a possible retreat in September, but no formal decisions were taken on these items.

• Adopted agenda as proposed (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from April 1, 2026 (unanimous, previously approved electronically)

Board of Trustees - Packets

The Board of Trustees will consider accepting the 2025 audit report, hold a public hearing on adopting the 2021 International Energy Conservation Code to replace the existing electric code, and vote on amendments to the water allocation policy and annexation fees. They will also discuss reprioritizing airport capital improvement projects and a letter to the Chaffee County Fire Protection District. An executive session is scheduled for negotiations on land and water rights acquisition.

• 2025 audit report and financial statements
• Public hearing on Ordinance 2026-11 adopting 2021 IECC
• 2026 mid-year airport capital project resequencing
• Water allocation policy amendment (Resolution 2026-42)
• Annexation fees for water augmentation certificates (Ordinance 2026-12)

Board of Trustees - Agendas & Minutes (Packets below)

The Board will hold a public hearing on adopting the 2021 International Energy Conservation Code. They will also consider the 2025 audit report, amend the water allocation policy, and set annexation fees for water augmentation certificates. Other items include reprioritizing airport capital projects and discussing a letter to the fire protection district.

• Consider accepting 2025 Audit Report
• Public Hearing – Ordinance 2026-11 adopting 2021 IECC
• Reauthorize 2026 Airport Capital Improvement Project resequencing
• Resolution 2026-42 amending Water Allocation Policy
• Ordinance 2026-12 amending annexation fees for water augmentation certificates

Water Advisory Board

The Water Advisory Board will hear a presentation on ULI Water Wise Technical Assistance, discuss the Water Conservation Plan and next steps, and receive an update on the Water Rate Study and financial planning. They will also appoint a chair, review the 2026 Form and Function, and get a quick discussion on the Ivy League Water System.

• ULI Water Wise Technical Assistance Roundtable presentation
• Advisory Board Chair appointment
• Water Rate Study and financial planning update
• Ivy League Water System discussion
• Water Conservation Plan next steps

Planning and Zoning Commission - Packets

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold an introductory discussion on data centers and similar high-intensity digital infrastructure uses. Staff is beginning work on a potential temporary moratorium for future consideration by the Board of Trustees, but no formal action or recommendation is sought at this meeting. The commission will also receive updates on the Housing Needs Assessment Survey (closing May 22) and the Transportation Masterplan Update.

• Initial policy conversation on zoning for data centers, AI infrastructure
• Staff seeks feedback on whether data centers should be a distinct land use category
• Housing Needs Assessment Survey open until May 22
• Transportation Masterplan Update available online
• No public hearings or votes scheduled

Planning and Zoning Commission - Agendas & Minutes (Packets below)

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold an introductory discussion on data centers. They will also receive updates on the Housing Needs Assessment Survey and Transportation Master Plan. The meeting includes public comment and approval of previous minutes.

• Introductory discussion on data centers
• Housing Needs Assessment Survey (closes May 22)
• Transportation Masterplan Update
• Ratification of minutes from April 22, 2026

The Planning and Zoning Commission held an introductory discussion on data centers, noting that the town's land use code does not currently address them. Commissioners expressed concerns about water usage, noise, visual impact, and infrastructure. The commission directed the planning department to continue research and present use standards options by July/August 2026. No formal decision was made.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Ratified April 22, 2026 minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)
• Directed staff to continue research on data center regulations

Airport Advisory Board

The Airport Advisory Board will hear operational and financial reports, review safety hazards, and discuss old business including the Airport Safety Plan and AWOS update. New business topics include reviewing planned development and construction, discussing development layout and priorities with infrastructure costs and funding sources, preparing for Aspen's 2027 closure, and an initial review of a proposed Part 135 charter operation.

• Review of Airport Safety Plan update
• AWOS weather system update
• Fuel tank inspection update
• Discussion of development layout, infrastructure costs, and funding sources
• Initial review of proposed Part 135 charter operation

The Airport Advisory Board discussed several topics including fuel tank inspection, AWOS design, and a proposed Part 135 charter operation by Mountain Air Shuttle LLC. However, no substantive decisions were made; the only formal actions were approval of the agenda and previous meeting minutes.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved April 21 minutes (unanimous)

Board of Trustees - Packets

The Board of Trustees will hold a work session on recreation and treasurer presentations, followed by a regular meeting. They will consider consent items including a grazing lease, tree board appointment, and marijuana license renewals. Business items include approving a public art display at the splash park, discussing wildfire resiliency code amendments, adopting a 2026 outside watering schedule, authorizing architectural services for the Carbonate Street Early Childhood Center interior, and addressing extraterritorial water regulations.

• Resolution 2026-37: Grazing lease with McMurray Land and Livestock on Town CPW land
• Resolution 2026-39/40: Renewal of retail and medical marijuana store licenses for Ascend II, LLC
• Public art display consideration at BV Splash Park Bathhouse (Chaffee County Public Health)
• Adoption of Resolution 2026-41: Outside Use Watering Schedule for 2026
• Authorization for architectural services for interior design of Carbonate Street Early Childhood Center

Board of Trustees - Agendas & Minutes (Packets below)

The Board of Trustees will hold a work session with recreation and town treasurer presentations, followed by a regular meeting. Action items include approving a grazing lease, marijuana license renewals, and a resolution setting the 2026 outside watering schedule. They will also discuss a wildfire resiliency code amendment, public art at the splash park, architectural services for the Carbonate Street Early Childhood Center, and an extraterritorial water service gap.

• Resolution 2026-41 approving the 2026 outside watering schedule
• Wildfire resiliency code amendment discussion with county building official
• Consideration of public art display at BV Splash Park bathhouse
• Authorization for architectural services for Carbonate Street Early Childhood Center interior
• Discussion on extraterritorial water service regulations gap

The Board voted 5-1 to direct staff to coordinate with Chaffee County on implementing amendments to the Colorado Wildfire Resiliency Code, requiring Class 1 hardening for new construction. They also approved a public art mural at the Splash Park, adopted the 2026 outdoor watering schedule, and authorized $121,000 in architectural services for the Carbonate Street Early Childhood Center interior design.

• Approved public art mural at BV Splash Park (unanimous)
• Directed staff on wildfire code amendments (5-1, Rice nay)
• Adopted 2026 outside watering schedule (unanimous)
• Authorized $121K contract with RTA Architects for childcare center interior design (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including grazing lease, tree board appointment, marijuana license renewals (unanimous)

Tree Advisory Board

The Buena Vista Tree Advisory Board will meet to review their annual plan and a draft planting guide. They will also discuss Arbor Day activities and hear updates from Public Works and the Colorado State Forest Service. The meeting will include public comment, approval of minutes, and volunteer time tracking.

• Annual Plan review
• Planting guide draft
• Arbor Day discussion
• Volunteer time to ledger
• Reports from Public Works and CSFS

Beautification Advisory Board

The Beautification Advisory Board reviews funding balances totaling $16,230.25 and discusses the We Are Chaffee art project for the Splash Park, which will be presented to the Town Board of Trustees on May 12. Old business includes winter planter updates and graduation decor, while new business covers curb appeal guidelines and seasons of decor planning.

• Winter planter urn fillers $109 from Grandinroad, 2 purchased
• Graduation decor on Saturday, May 16 at 1 pm
• Pull trees on Sunday, May 31 at 1 pm
• Curb appeal guidelines discussed
• Resignation of Diana Weir and open alternate position

The board heard a presentation on upgrading Main Street planters with faux greenery but took no action. They rescheduled the June meeting and decided to present two curb appeal awards. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Rescheduled June meeting to June 10 (voted)
• Decided to present two curb appeal awards per month (Jun-Sep)
• Approved minutes from April 2 meeting
• Tabled planter upgrade proposal for further review

Planning and Zoning Commission - Agendas & Minutes (Packets below)

The regular Planning and Zoning Commission meeting scheduled for May 6, 2026, has been canceled. The next regular meeting will be held on May 20, 2026, at 7:00 PM.

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission will consider alternatives for the preservation of the 438 Crossman Barn. They will also coordinate planning for the 'CPI on the Road' event scheduled for June 2026. The meeting includes public comment and routine approvals.

• Seeking alternatives for 438 Crossman Barn
• Planning for CPI on the Road event (June 2026)

The Historic Preservation Commission met but took no substantive actions. Discussion included cost estimates for moving the 438 Crossman Barn and updates on the CPI On the Road conference and other town projects.

• Adopted meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved April 1, 2026 minutes (electronic approval)

Trails Advisory Board

This is a routine meeting with reports from Recreation and Public Works, a trail planning update, and discussion of volunteer opportunities and board membership. No major decisions or public hearings are scheduled.

• Ratify April 7 meeting minutes
• Volunteer to attend Recreation Advisory Board on May 20
• Discussion of Trails Advisory Board membership and positions

Board of Trustees - Packets

The Board of Trustees will discuss and possibly approve several items including a public improvement agreement with Dillon Companies for City Market, a water rate study contract with Swiftwater Solutions, and a third amendment to the raw water lease for the Leesmeagh Ditch. They will also consider resolutions for appointing an Airport Design Review Committee, a ground lease for a hangar, and transferring airport entitlements to Cortez. Updates from the Water and Airport Advisory Boards on their 2025 functions are scheduled, along with a proclamation for Tick Borne Disease Awareness Month.

• Public improvement agreement with Dillon Companies for City Market (Crossman's Addition Filing No. 2 subdivision)
• Resolution 2026-35: awarding $25k+ water rate study contract to Swiftwater Solutions
• Resolution 2026-32: third amendment to raw water lease for Leesmeagh Ditch with Meadows Farm
• Co-Response MOU between Town and Chaffee County Sheriff's Office for mental health program
• Resolution 2026-31: appointing four members to Airport Design Review Committee

Board of Trustees - Agendas & Minutes (Packets below)

The Board of Trustees will hear updates from the Water and Airport Advisory Boards and vote on multiple resolutions, including a co-responder program MOU with the Chaffee County Sheriff's Office, a raw water lease amendment, a new hangar ground lease, airport entitlement transfer, a water rate study contract, and a public improvement agreement for a subdivision.

• Approve co-responder MOU with Chaffee County Sheriff’s Office
• Amend raw water lease for Leesmeagh Ditch with The Meadows Farm
• Terminate and approve new ground lease for Hangar C-1 at Central Colorado Regional Airport
• Award water rate study contract to Swiftwater Solutions
• Approve public improvement agreement with Dillon Companies for Crossman’s Addition subdivision

The Buena Vista Board of Trustees approved a third amendment to the Leesmeagh water lease, a new ground lease for Hangar C-1 at the airport, and a contract for a water rate study. They also established an Airport Design Review Committee and approved a co-response MOU with the Chaffee County Sheriff's Office.

• Adopted Resolution 2026-31 appointing Airport Design Review Committee members (6-0)
• Approved MOU with Chaffee County Sheriff's Office for co-response program (6-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2026-32 approving third amendment to Leesmeagh water lease (6-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2026-33 approving new ground lease for Hangar C-1 (6-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2026-34 waiving AIP entitlements for transfer to Cortez Airport (6-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2026-35 awarding Swiftwater Solutions water rate study contract (6-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2026-30 appointing Wes Erickson to Airport Advisory Board (6-0)
• Agenda adopted as amended to correct 2025 to 2026 dates (6-0)

Planning and Zoning Commission - Packets

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider renewing the temporary vendor license for La Sirena food truck at 413 E Main St. An anonymous objection cited fire suppression and signage concerns; the fire department confirmed compliance, and the applicant will reduce signage. The commission will decide whether to approve the 180-day permit.

• Public Hearing – La Sirena Temporary Vendor Renewal
• Anonymous objection received regarding fire suppression and signage
• Fire Department inspection letter confirms compliance with 2021 fire code
• Applicant to remove excess signage to meet Unified Development Code
• Renewal for up to 180 days on rear patio of Orpheum Building

Planning and Zoning Commission - Agendas & Minutes (Packets below)

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on a renewal request for a temporary vendor permit for La Sirena. They will also consider adoption of agenda and approval of prior meeting minutes.

• Public hearing on La Sirena temporary vendor renewal

The commission approved the LaSirena temporary vendor application after the applicant reduced signage to comply with code. An Amazon application was withdrawn due to unmet conditions. Commissioners discussed revising public noticing requirements for temporary vendors.

• Approved LaSirena temporary vendor (unanimous)
• Noted Amazon application withdrawn
• Encouraged revising public noticing requirements for temporary vendors

Airport Advisory Board

The Buena Vista Airport Advisory Board will review the Airport Safety Plan, finalize the 2026 function and focus, and discuss development layout and priorities including infrastructure costs and funding sources. They will also consider a new board application and receive updates on construction, the AWOS system, and fuel tank inspections.

• Review and finalize 2026 Airport Function and Focus
• Discussion on development layout, priorities, infrastructure costs, and funding sources
• Consideration of board application by Wes Erickson
• Update on planned development/construction
• AWOS and fuel tank inspection updates

The board approved the agenda and prior meeting minutes unanimously. Wes Erickson was appointed as a voting member. The board reviewed an airport safety plan draft and discussed development priorities.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved March 17 minutes with minor corrections (unanimous)
• Appointed Wes Erickson as voting member (unanimous)

Airport Advisory Board

The Board will discuss the Airport Safety Plan, review the 2026 function and focus, and receive updates on capital projects and fuel tank inspection. They will also consider board positions and the board review process.

• Review of Airport Safety Plan
• Discussion of Development Committee assignment
• Capital project update
• Fuel tank inspection update
• Board review process discussion

The board agreed to make the design review committee a sub-committee and recommended a 3-member committee with one alternate, naming specific members. They also approved prior meeting minutes and discussed capital project funding gaps.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved February 17 minutes with corrections (unanimous)
• Agreed to make design review committee a sub-committee of airport board
• Recommended committee of 3 members (Mark Russell, Mike Allen, Ted Osowski) and 1 alternate (Chris Mertes)

Water Advisory Board

This meeting of the Buena Vista Water Advisory Board scheduled for April 16, 2026, has been cancelled. No items will be discussed or decided.

Recreation Advisory Board

The Buena Vista Recreation Advisory Board will hear updates on the River Park Project and continue preparation of the Parks, Recreation, Trails, and Open Space Master Plan, including discussion of a survey. They will also review recreation staff reports and board pulse items.

• River Park Project updates
• Parks, Recreation, Trails, and Open Space Master Plan prep and update
• Survey discussion for the master plan
• Town facility user groups discussion
• Recreation staff report discussion

The Buena Vista Recreation Advisory Board approved the amended agenda and minutes from the previous meeting. No substantive decisions or votes were taken on new policies or projects; the meeting consisted primarily of updates and discussion items.

• Approved amended agenda (unanimous)
• Approved March meeting minutes (unanimous)

Board of Trustees - Packets

The Buena Vista Board of Trustees will consider adopting a resolution and ordinance to annex the Project Valley (Amazon) site and rezone it to light industrial. The meeting also includes public hearings on code amendments and a continued vote on adopting the Electric Preferred Code.

• Public Hearing: Project Valley Annexation & Rezone to Light Industrial
• Public Hearing: Code amendments to Chapter 16 (Accessory Structures, RVs, Co-housing)
• Public Hearing: Continued adoption of the Electric Preferred Code
• Work Session: Updates from Chaffee County Fire Protection District
• Work Session: Chaffee Housing Authority Housing Needs Assessment

Board of Trustees - Agendas & Minutes (Packets below)

The Board will hold a public hearing on the annexation and rezone of Project Valley, associated with Amazon. They will also consider code amendments for accessory structures, RV/camping vehicles, and co-housing. A public hearing on adopting the 2021 International Energy Conservation Code is expected to be tabled. Other items include approving community grants, abating a nuisance at 316 E Main, and authorizing a grazing lease on town-owned land.

• Public hearing on Project Valley (Amazon) annexation and rezone to Light Industrial
• Public hearing on code amendments for accessory structures, RV/camping vehicles, co-housing, etc.
• Tabling of adoption of 2021 International Energy Conservation Code
• Abatement of nuisance at 316 E Main including expenditure of funds
• Authorization of grazing lease on town property acquired from Colorado Parks and Wildlife

The Board held a public hearing on a proposed annexation and rezoning for an Amazon distribution facility but did not take action, continuing the discussion for additional analysis. The only votes were on the agenda and consent agenda, approving routine items including minutes and reports.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)

Trails Advisory Board

The Trails Advisory Board will hold a discussion with Jed Selby about a potential new trail. They will also review development proposals, ratify previous meeting minutes, and receive reports from Recreation, Public Works, and the Board of Trustees on trail-related activities.

• Ratify March 3, 2026 meeting minutes
• Public comment period
• Development reviews
• Discussion with Jed Selby on potential trail
• Reports from Recreation, Public Works, and Board of Trustees