PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

INVOCATION- Pastor Buddy Cook - 1st Church of the Nazarene

ROLL CALL:

Keith Caddy, District 1
Sue Hansen, District 2
Roger Rash, 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: May 16, 2023

AIRPORT

Consideration and possible adoption of RESOLUTION NO.________-2023 for the grant that was awarded to Montrose County for Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A Grant) from the US. Department of Transportation for the purpose of developing a Safety Action Plan to improve safety and enhance mobility for all roadway users in Montrose County.  This represents an awarded amount of $400,000.00 with a County match of $100,000.00; as reviewed by Counsel.

COUNTY MANAGEMENT

Consideration and possible adoption of a Remote Work Policy as reviewed by Counsel.   This has no budgetary impact.

ECOLOGICAL SERVICES

Consideration and possible action to ratify the Chair's signature on a Partner Agreement with the Conservation Legacy for noxious weed management seasonal staff; as reviewed by Counsel.

This action represents a budgeted expense of $44,800.

ECOLOGICAL SERVICES

Consideration and possible action to ratify the Chair's signature on a modification of grant agreement with the United States Forest Service noxious weed management; as reviewed by Counsel.

ECOLOGICAL SERVICES

Consideration and possible action to ratify the Chair's signature on a Memorandum of Understanding with the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) developing a programmatic Environmental Impact Statement for utility scale solar energy development on BLM - administered public lands. As reviewed by Counsel.

HUMAN SERVICES

Consideration and possible action on the annual Core Services Purchase of Services Agreement with CASA of the Seventh Judicial District Inc.  for Life Skills, effective June 1, 2023 through May 31, 2024, as reviewed by Counsel; this represents a budgeted reimbursed expense, not covered by Medicaid, in the amount of $40 - $70 per hour based on the service provided not to exceed available funding of approximately $500,000 per fiscal year.

HUMAN SERVICES

Consideration and possible action on the annual Purchase of Service Agreement with Hilltop Community Resources to provide Life Skills Services to eligible Core Services clients, effective June 1, 2023 through May 31, 2024, as reviewed by Counsel; this represents a budgeted reimbursed expense, not covered by Medicaid, in the amount of $35 - $95 per hour depending on the service provided not to exceed available funding of approximately $500,000 per fiscal year.

HUMAN SERVICES

Consideration and possible action on the annual Core Services Purchase of Services Agreement with Emily Bowman for Mental Health Services, effective June 1, 2023 through May 31, 2024 as reviewed by Counsel; this represents a budgeted reimbursed expense, not covered by Medicaid, in the amount of $90 per hour not to exceed available funding of approximately $500,000.00 per fiscal year.

HUMAN SERVICES

Consideration and possible approval and authorization for the Chairman's signature on the annual Core Services Agreement to Purchase Out-of-Home Placement Services with Kin Connect, effective July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024, as reviewed by Counsel; this represents a budgeted reimbursed expense not to exceed available funding of approximately $500,000.00.

HUMAN SERVICES

Consideration and possible action on the annual Agreement to Purchase Out-of-Home Placement Services with Rite of Passage, Inc., effective July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024, as reviewed by Counsel; this represents a budgeted reimbursed expense not to exceed available funding of approximately $500,000.00.

HUMAN SERVICES

Consideration and possible action on the annual Core Services Agreement to Purchase Out-of-Home Placement Services with Third Way Center, Inc., effective July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024, as reviewed by Counsel; this represents a budgeted reimbursed expense not to exceed available funding of approximately $500,000.00.

HUMAN SERVICES

Consideration and possible action on the annual Agreement to Purchase Out-of-Home Placement Services with Roundup Fellowship, Inc., effective July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024, as reviewed by Counsel; this represents a budgeted reimbursed expense not to exceed available funding of approximately $500,000.00.

HUMAN SERVICES

Consideration and possible action on the annual Agreement to Purchase Out-of-Home Placement Services with Ariel Clinical Services, effective July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024, as reviewed by Counsel; this represents a budgeted reimbursed expense not to exceed available funding of approximately $500,000.00.

HUMAN SERVICES

Consideration and possible action on the Purchase of Service Agreement between CASA of the 7th Judicial District and Montrose County Human Services for the Colorado Works Program to provide primarily in-home Parenting Classes related to parenting techniques to clients enrolled in the Colorado Works Program, effective July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024, as reviewed by Counsel; this represents a budgeted reimbursed expense of $300 per parent for 10 weeks of classes, payable to the Contractor.

HUMAN SERVICES

Consideration and possible action on the annual Core Services Purchase of Services Agreement with Ignite Change Counseling for Mental Health Services, effective June 1, 2023 through May 31, 2024, as reviewed by Counsel; this represents a budgeted reimbursed expense, not covered by Medicaid, in the amount of $275 per Domestic Violence Evaluation, $400 per Domestic Violence Evaluation with translation services, $50 per Individual Therapy Session, $30 per Group Therapy Session and $75 per Group Therapy Session with translation services not to exceed available funding of approximately $500,000 per fiscal year.

HUMAN SERVICES

Consideration and possible action on the annual Agreement to Purchase Out-of-Home Placement Services with A New World CPA, effective July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024, as reviewed by Counsel; this represents a budgeted reimbursed expense not to exceed available funding of approximately $500,000.00.

PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT

Consideration and possible adoption of RESOLUTION NO.________-2023, Special Use Permit [SU23-003], for the Uncompahgre Valley Special Use Permit.

PUBLIC HEALTH

Consideration and possible authorization of the Chair's signature on CDPHE Master Task Order Contract Number 23 FAA 00036, Task Order Number 2024*0444 for $20,000 in revenue for the period July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024 as reviewed by Counsel.  The contract purpose is to provide environmental health services to achieve the uniform statewide administration, implementation and enforcement of standards and rules established by CDPHE for retail food establishments, child care facilities and schools.

PUBLIC WORKS

Consideration and possible authorization of the Montrose County Public Works Director's signature on change order #1 for the 5900 Road Loutsenhizer Arroyo box culvert in the amount of $26,530.00. The purchase of a 12 foot by 12 foot concrete box culvert was awarded to Rinker Materials on February 15, 2023. Change order #1 is for two additional 7-foot long sections of box culvert. Staff was able to obtain permanent easements from adjacent property owners to allow for a longer box culvert, which will save costs in wing wall construction. Change order #1 increases the awarded amount from $108,480.00 to $135,010.00.

PUBLIC WORKS

Consideration and possible approval of a temporary easement and an access easement for perpetuity with Burnum & Shari Wimberley and Leaning Teepee LLC. These agreements allow access for construction and future maintenance of the 5900 Road Loutsenhizer Arroyo box culvert; as reviewed by Counsel.   

SHERIFF'S OFFICE

Consideration and possible authorization for the Chair's signature of Contract Amendment #2 for the Jail Based Behavioral Services (JBBS) Agreement. The JBBS program will provide states funds for 7/1/22 to 6/30/24 in the amount of $717,521.00 for both years to the Montrose County Jail to support the Sheriff's Office in providing screening, assessment and treatment for offenders with substance abuse disorders and co-occurring substance use and mental health disorders. 

COUNTY ATTORNEY, Martha Whitmore, County Attorney

Consideration and possible adoption of RESOLUTION NO.______-2023 supporting the Advance Colorado Challenge to Senate Bill 23-303 Proposition HH.

PUBLIC HEARING, PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT, Tallmadge Richmond, Planning & Development Director, Subject: Hogans of Bedrock Special Use [SU22-014]. Proposal: To establish an RV Park. Applicant: Halil Kursat Gokalp, PO Box 7, Moab, UT 84532. Location: Parcel 401913100034. Zoning: General Agricultural

Consideration and possible approval of the Hogans of Bedrock Special Use Permit (SU22-014) to the Board of County Commissioners based on the findings of fact and subject to the conditions of approval listed on the staff report. 

PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT, Tallmadge Richmond, Planning & Development Director, Subject: James Smith Minor Subdivision [MI23-003]. Proposal: To divide one 15.915 acre lot from a 50.915 parcel. Applicant: Pete Baldwin, 13601 6700 RD, Montrose, CO 81401. Location: Parcel 372118400030, 62571 Falcon Rd, 16097 6900 RD. Zoning: General Agricultural 

Consideration and possible approval of the James Smith Minor Subdivision based on the findings of fact listed in paragraph #4 of this report.

PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT, Tallmadge Richmond, Planning & Development Director, Subject: Culver View Minor Subdivision [MI23-005]. Proposal: To divide a 15.2 acre lot into 3 lots. Applicant: Ron Culver, 2760 N. Townsend Ave, Montrose, CO 81401. Location: Parcel 376509102002, 5800 Rd & Jig Rd. Zoning: General Agricultural 

Consideration and possible approval of the Culver View Minor Subdivision based on the findings of fact listed in paragraph #5 of this report.

PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT, Tallmadge Richmond, Planning & Development Director, Subject: 6100 Road Vacation [RV23-001]. Proposal: To vacate a portion of 6100 RD. Applicant: Jube Hawthorne, 15977 6100 Rd, Montrose, CO 81403. Location: 6100 RD, Parcel 376536300014, 16097 6900 RD. 

Consideration and possible approval of the 6100 Road Vacation based on the findings of fact listed in the staff report.

PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT, Tallmadge Richmond, Planning & Development Director, Subject: Amended Plat of Common Area 4 River’s Edge at Southmont Filing No. 11 [RP23-001]. Proposal: To create an Outlot to be deeded to Home Owner’s Association. Applicant: Mesa Surveying, P.O. Box 1287, Montrose, CO 81402. Location: Parcel 399325306901. Zoning: General Agricultural

Consideration and possible approval of the Amended Plat of Common Area 4 River’s Edge at Southmont Filing No. 11 on based on the findings of fact listed in paragraph #4 of this report.

PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT, Tallmadge Richmond, Planning & Development Director, Subject: Resolution to Amend School Fees [AA23-002]. Proposal: A proposal to amend Resolution No. 46-2021 regarding subdivision School Fees-In-Lieu of Land Dedication calculations based on the current Montrose County Assessors Land Values.  The Amendment will change the Fee-in-Lieu calculation land value from $20,350.00 per acre with a fee of $508.00 per lot, to $38,700.00 per acre with a fee of $968.00 per lot. 

Consideration and possible adoption of RESOLUTION NO.________-2023 to Amend School Fees based on the findings of fact listed in the staff report.