Pledge of Allegiance

Invocation: Pastor Buddy Cook - 1st Church of the Nazarene

Roll Call:

Scott Mijares, District 1
Sue Hansen, District 2
Rick Dunlap, District 3

Public Comment Period:
This is the time for members of the public to present issues of concern or interest to the Board.  All issues requiring further research will be forwarded to the appropriate staff for response at a later time.  Each speaker will be limited to a maximum of three (3) minutes, and the format shall be limited to presentation only.  The Board will not engage with any speaker during this Public Comment period. Personal attacks and disagreements, personnel and employment matters, the use of profanity or ethnic, racial or gender-oriented slurs are prohibited, as is any "disorderly conduct" which violates State or Local law and shall not be permitted. If an individual disregards these rules, they will be asked to leave the Commissioner's Meeting Room.

Minutes

Consideration and possible approval of the Board of County Commissioner minutes from January 8 and January 14.

Airport

Consideration and possible authorization of the Chair's signature on the Operating Agreement with Western Colorado Flight Training, LLC for a three year period with an annual revenue of $100.00 as reviewed by Counsel. 

County Management

Consideration and possible appointment of Jennifer Sherwood to the Montrose County Fair Board for a term expiring August 31, 2027.

County Management

Consideration and possible appointment of Whitney Shelton to the Montrose County Fair Board for a term expiring August 31, 2027.

County Management

Consideration and possible authorization of the Chair's signature on a community partnership agreement with the Town of Olathe; as reviewed by Counsel.  This agreement stipulates conditions related to County funding being provided to the organization in 2025.   This action represents a budgeted expense in the amount of $50,000.

County Management

Consideration and possible authorization of the Chair's signature on a community partnership agreement with the Town of Naturita; as reviewed by Counsel.  This agreement stipulates conditions related to County funding being provided to the organization in 2025.   This action represents a budgeted expense in the amount of $50,000.

County Management

Consideration and possible approval of the Board's signature on a letter of support for the real estate tax exemption application submitted by MarillacHealth to the State of Colorado, Division of Property Taxation.

Fairgrounds and Event Center

Consideration and possible approval of the Chair's signature on a contract with Berentis Rodeo Company to provide for the rodeo services, equipment and livestock for the 2025 Buck It Bull Riding event at the Montrose County Event Center.

Finance

Consideration and possible authorization of the Chair's signature on a statement of work ("SOW") under the master service agreement ("MSA") dated January 3, 2023, with Clifton Larson Allen, LLP. This agreement stipulates conditions related to consulting services for the independent annual financial audit for the year ended December 31, 2024, as reviewed by Counsel. This action represents a budgeted expense $88,250.

Finance

Consideration and possible authorization for Cindy Dunlap to sign a Statement of Work agreement effective for the year ended December 31, 2024, under the Master Services Agreement with Clifton Larson Allen, LLP, dated January 3, 2023, to provide non-attest services related to the application and requirements of GASB Statement No. 87 Leases and GASB Statement No. 96 SBITA's (Subscription Based Information Technology Agreement). This agreement stipulates conditions related to CLA's Turnkey hosting solution for leases and SBITA's, as reviewed by Counsel. This action represents a budgeted expense.

Planning and Development

Consideration and possible adoption of Resolution Number ___ -2025 for the Rock Bottom Resources Special Use Permit. 

Public Works

Consideration and possible adoption of Resolution Number _____-2025 regarding the County accepting the maintenance of 0.09 miles of 6840 Court, as reviewed by Counsel. 6840 Court is an asphalt road extending North from Vernal Road that was constructed in accordance to County standards. Upon acceptance of County maintenance of 6840 Court, staff will add the 0.09 miles of 6840 Court to the list of County roads that receive State Highway Users Tax Funds. The approval of this item is dependent upon the approval of the Mountain View South Phase 2 Subdivision, which is a separate item on this agenda, and said subdivision plat being recorded at the Montrose County Clerk and Recorder's Office.

Public Works

Consideration and possible award for the purchase of one (1) 2025 Caterpillar D1 dozer from Wagner Equipment Company, Inc. of Grand Junction, Colorado, being the only company having the purpose-built piece of equipment in the amount of $276,829. This dozer is a new addition to the West-End Road & Bridge. The dozer will be paid from the 2025 Road and Bridge equipment budget. Upon approval, a purchase order will be issued to Wagner Equipment Company, Inc. in the amount of $276,829.

Sheriff's Office

Consideration and possible signatures on Guardian Transport & Security LLC application for secure transport license and permits for a total of four (4) vehicles, two (2) type 1 partitioned secure transport vehicles and two (2) type 2 non-partitioned secure transport vehicles and a District license to operate within Montrose County.  Guardian Transport is licensed in good standing within their home base, Mesa County and per Montrose County Secure Transport Resolution 89-2022 Article III - 3.3 is granted reciprocity, effective February 5th, 2025 through the expiration dates that align with Mesa County licenses and expiration dates.  

Veterans Services

Consideration and possible approval of the Chair's signature on the Veterans Service Officer Monthly Report and Pay Request for January 2025.

Public Hearing, City of Montrose Clerk's Office, Briceida Ortega, Senior Deputy City Clerk

Consideration and possible action for the Chair’s signature on the renewal of the Fermented Malt Beverage and Wine license for James Newberry, doing business as Newberry's Store & Rock Shop, 82119 E 45 Highway 50, Cimarron, Colorado, license #04-01094. All appropriate documents, reviews, inspection, background check and fees have been submitted pursuant to CRS 44-3-302. No concerns were reported by the Sheriff’s Office or the Planning Department.

County Management, Emily Sanchez, Assistant County Manger

Consideration and possible appointments to the Board of Adjustment.

Region 10, Michelle Haynes, Executive Director

Consideration and possible approval of the Chair's signature on a letter requesting a contract amendment between the State of Colorado and Montrose County to include an increase of $350,000 and an extension of the contract term through August 1, 2027 for contract CDBGED-23643.

Sheriff's Office, Scott Hawkins, Emergency Manager

Consideration and possible adoption of Resolution Number. ____ - 2025 by the Board of County Commissioners authorizing the Sheriff to implement and lift appropriate fire restrictions and limited bans as he deems necessary to protect the County from wildfire danger.

Board of County Commissioners, Scott Mijares, Commissioner

Consideration and possible action of the Board to implement a 45 day freeze on construction and public engagement activities with regard to the North Campus construction project.

Planning & Development, Kim Ficco Planner, Subject: Sunrise Estates Minor Subdivision [MI24-025]. Proposal: To divide 3 lots from 39.70 acres. Applicant: Del-Mont Consultant's, Inc. 125 Colorado Avenue Montrose, CO 81401. Location: Parcel 372325300012, Zoning: General Agricultural

Planning & Development, Kim Ficco Planner, Subject: Blue Dog Minor Subdivision [MI24-026]. Proposal: To divide 1 lot from 37.11 acres. Applicant: Del-Mont Consultant's, Inc. 125 Colorado Avenue Montrose, CO 81401. Location: Parcel 39950510002, 16267 Shavano Valley Rd, Zoning: General Agricultural

Consideration and possible approval of the Blue Dog Minor Subdivision, based on the findings of fact listed in paragraph 3 of this report.

Planning & Development, Kim Ficco Planner, Subject: Corapoole Minor Subdivision [MI24-027]. Proposal: To divide 9.11 acres into 3 lots. Applicant: Del-Mont Consultant's, Inc. 125 Colorado Avenue Montrose, CO 81401. Location: Parcel 376716118026, 12166 6450 RD, Zoning: General Agricultural

Consideration and possible approval of the Corapoole Minor Subdivision, based on the findings of fact listed in paragraph 4 of this report.

Planning & Development, Tallmadge Richmond, Planning & Development Director, Subject: Mountain View South Phase 2 Final Plat [MA24-007]. Proposal: To divide 9.52 acres into 8 lots. Applicant: Del-Mont Consultant's, Inc., 125 Colorado Avenue, Montrose, CO, 81401. Location: Parcel 403901203001,  Zoning: General Residential

Consideration and possible approval of the Mountain View South Phase 2 Final Plat based on the findings of fact and subject to the conditions of approval listed in paragraph number 4 of this report.

County Attorney's Office, Marti Whitmore, County Attorney

The Board will meet in Executive Session pursuant to C.R.S. 24-6-402(4)(b) and (f) to discuss personnel policy items.