Pledge of Allegiance

Invocation, Karl Leuthauser, Grace Community Church

Roll Call:

Kirstin Copeland, District 1

Sue Hansen, District 2

Sean Pond, District 3

Public Comment Period:

This is the time for members of the public to present issues of concern or interest to the Board.  The Board welcomes and encourages public comment as part of its commitment to transparency and community engagement.  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. 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.  At the close of the public comment period, the Board members will have the opportunity, at their discretion, to respond to any misinformation or clarify statements made during public comment.

Minutes

Consideration and possible approval of the Minutes for the 12/10/2025 Special Meeting, 12/15/2025 Special Meeting and 12/17/2025 Regular Meeting.  

Airport, Lloyd Arnold, Airport Director

Consideration and possible authorization of the award of the Request for Proposals for the On-Call Geothechnical Services with Yeh and Associates, Inc, and authorization of the Chair's signature on the Master Agreement effective January 7, 2026; as reviewed by Counsel.

Airport, Lloyd Arnold, Airport Director

Consideration and possible action regarding release of retainage, pursuant to C.R.S. 38-26-107 for American Road Maintenance.  In the amount of $21,152.50 for the Runway 5/23 Seal Coat and Pavement Maintenance project at Nucla Hopkins Field effective 1/7/26; as reviewed by Counsel.

Airport, Lloyd Arnold, Airport Director

Consideration and possible authorization of the Chair's signature on the Record-USA semi annual maintenance contract for the breach lane at Montrose Regional Airport, for a total cost of $10,510 per year not including travel costs for a period of one (1) year. As reviewed by Counsel.

Airport, Lloyd Arnold, Airport Director

Consideration and possible authorization of the Chair's signature on the Off-Airport Ground Transportation Agreement with Kan-Tak-M Transportation, LLC, effective January 7, 2026; as reviewed by Counsel.  This represents estimated revenue of $525.00 plus 10% of gross. 

County Management, Melissa Howie, Clerk to the Board

Consideration and approval of updating typo on Resolution Number 62-2026 approved during the December 17, 2025 meeting to change to Resolution Number 62-2025.

Human Services, Jennifer Sherwood, Human Services Director

Consideration and possible action on the annual Core Services Purchase of Services Agreement with Elise Drexler Counseling LLC to provide Mental Health Services, effective January 7, 2026 through May 31, 2026, as reviewed by Counsel; this represents a budgeted reimbursed expense, not covered by Medicaid, in the amount of $125.00 per hour not to exceed available State funding.

Public Works, Brandon Wallace, Public Works Director

Consideration and possible action on a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City of Montrose and Montrose County to share equipment and/or personnel effective January 7, 2026 through December 31, 2027 or until either party wishes to discontinue the agreement; as reviewed by Counsel. This MOU will make operations more efficient, resulting in cost savings to both parties and better service to the public.

Public Works, Brandon Wallace, Public Works Director

Consideration and possible action for the purchase of (1) 2026 Ford F-150 4X4 Crew Cab Lariat from Sill-TerHar Ford of Broomfield, Colorado having been awarded the state bid contract #193824 in the total amount of $73,515.00. This vehicle will be for the Sheriff and will be replacing a unit that is 6 years old. Upon approval, a purchase order will be issued to Sill-TerHar Motors of Broomfield in the amount of $73,515.00.

Public Works, Brandon Wallace, Public Works Director

Consideration and possible action for the purchase of (2) 2026 Chevrolet SSV Crew Cab from 1500 4X4 trucks from Daniels-Long Chevrolet of Colorado Springs, Colorado having been awarded the state bid contract #193755 in the total amount of $96,930.00 ($48,465.00 each). These vehicles will be Sheriff Patrol vehicles and they will be replacing units that are 8 years old. Upon approval, a purchase order will be issued to Daniels Long Chevrolet of Colorado Springs in the amount of $96,430.00.

Public Works, Brandon Wallace, Public Works Director

Consideration and possible action for the purchase of (2) 2026 Chevrolet Tahoe SSV 4X4 from Daniels-Long Chevrolet of Colorado Springs, Colorado having been awarded the state bid contract #193755 in the total amount of $114,404.00 ($57,202.00 each). These vehicles will be Sheriff Patrol vehicles and will be replacing units that are 8 years old. Upon approval, a purchase order will be issued to Daniels-Long Chevrolet of Colorado Springs in the amount of $114,404.00.

Public Works, Brandon Wallace, Public Works Director

Consideration and possible action for the purchase of (2) 2025 Ford F-150 4X4 Crew Cab XLT from Sill-TerHar Ford of Broomfield, Colorado having been awarded the state bid contract #193824 in the total amount of $107,890.00 ($53,945.00 each). These vehicles will be for Road and Bridge and will be replacing units that are 6 to 12 years old. Upon approval, a purchase order will be issued to Sill-TerHar Ford of Greeley in the amount of $107,890.00.

Public Works, Brandon Wallace, Public Works Director

Consideration and possible action for the purchase of (2) 2026 Chevrolet Equinox AWD LT from John Elway of Denver, Colorado having been awarded the state bid contract #193796 in the total amount of $68,478.00 ($34,239.00 each). These vehicles will be for HHS and will be replacing units that are 8 years old. Upon approval, a purchase order will be issued to John Elway Chevrolet of Denver in the amount of $68,478.00.

Public Works, Brandon Wallace, Public Works Director

Consideration and possible action for the purchase of (1) 2026 Chevrolet 3500 4X4 Crew Cab snow plow, dump box and sander from John Elway of Denver, Colorado having been awarded the state bid contract #193796 in the total amount of $103,840.00. This vehicle will be for Road and Bridge and will be replacing a unit that is 8 years old. Upon approval, a purchase order will be issued to John Elway Chevrolet of Denver in the amount of $103,840.00.

Public Works, Brandon Wallace, Public Works Director

Consideration and possible action for the purchase of (1) 2025 Ford F-350 4X4 Crew Cab service body from Ken Garff Ford of Greeley, Colorado having been awarded the state bid contract #193819 in the total amount of $79,996.00. This vehicle will be for the Airport and will be replacing a unit that is 15 years old. Upon approval, a purchase order will be issued to Ken Garff Ford of Greeley in the amount of $79,996.00.

Public Works, Brandon Wallace, Public Works Director

Consideration of acceptance and close-out of the Paint Striping Project for 2025 services awarded to Stripe A Lot, Inc., in the amount of $299,864.41. Stripe A Lot, Inc. has completed the paint striping project and based on final quantities, the actual cost was $296,746.46. Public notice of final payment has been published, and no claims have been made. Upon acceptance of the project; retainage in the amount of $14,837.33 will be released to Stripe A Lot, Inc., on Friday, January 9, 2026; as reviewed by Counsel.

Planning & Development, Kim Ficco, Planner, Subject: Brewster Minor Subdivision [MI25-015]. Proposal: To divide 1 lot from 80.12 acres. Applicant: Del-Mont Consultant’s, Inc., 125 Colorado Avenue, Montrose, CO 81401. Location: Parcel 399318101001, 63652 Ranger RD. Zoning: General Agriculture.

Consideration and possible approval of the Brewster Minor Subdivision based on the findings of fact listed in paragraph 3 of staff report.

Planning & Development, Kim Ficco, Planner, Subject: Willey Minor Subdivision [MI25-016]. Proposal: To divide 1 lot from 138 acres. Applicant: Brandon Wiley, PO Box 1287, Montrose, CO 81402. Location: Parcel 425929200016, 32477 Dave Wood RD. Zoning: General Agriculture.

Consideration and possible approval of the Willey Minor Subdivision based on the findings of fact listed in paragraph 3 of staff report.

Planning & Development, Tallmadge Richmond, Planning & Development Director, Subject: Ash Warehouse Minor Subdivision Extension [EX25-003]. Proposal: A request to extend the Ash Warehouse Minor Subdivision. Applicant: Del-Mont Consultant's, Inc, 125 Colorado Avenue, Montrose, CO 81401. Location: Parcel 349528200013, 2520 N River RD. Zoning: General Industrial.

Consideration and possible approval of the Ash Warehouse Minor Subdivision Extension based on the findings of fact listed in paragraph 3 of staff report.

Sheriff's Office, Dean McNulty, Commander

Consideration and possible approval of the Chair's signature on the 2026 amendment for Summit Food Services.  As reviewed by counsel.  

Public Health, Mirza Ahmed, Public Health Director

Quarterly Update and review.

Our Town Matters, Tonya Maddox

Consideration and possible approval of the Board's signature on a proclamation recognizing January 19, 2026 as Martin Luther King Jr. Day.  

Board of County Commissioners

Consideration and possible appointment of Don Varey and Michelle Haynes to the Montrose Housing Authority both for a term of five years expiring January 7, 2030.

Board of County Commissioners

Consideration and possible appointments of the following to the Montrose County Planning Commission for a term of three years ending on January 7, 2028.

Regular Members:  Dennis Murphy, Keith Laube, Cindy Dozier

Alternate Members:  George Papineau, James Haugsness 

PUBLIC HEARING, Planning & Development, Tallmadge Richmond, Planning & Development Director, Subject: Bartol Rezone [RZ25-003]. Proposal: To rezone 3.2 acres from General Agricultural to General Business. Applicant: Del-Mont Consultant's, Inc., 125 Colorado Avenue, Montrose, CO, 81401. Location: Parcel 399335100001. Zoning: General Agricultural.

Consideration and possible approval of the Bartol Rezone based on the findings of fact listed in paragraph 6 of staff report.

PUBLIC HEARING, Planning & Development, Tallmadge Richmond, Planning & Development Director, Subject: Old School Lodge Rezone [RZ25-004]. Proposal: To rezone 2.21 acres from General Agricultural to General Business. Applicant: Del-Mont Consultant's, Inc., 125 Colorado Avenue, Montrose, CO, 81401. Location: Parcel 399336201023. Zoning: General Agricultural.

Consideration and possible approval of the Old School Lodge Rezone based on the findings of fact listed in paragraph 5 of staff report.

EXECUTIVE SESSION:  Julie Andress, County Attorney

The Board will meet with the County Attorney in Executive Session pursuant to C.R.S. 24-6-402(4)(b) for legal advice a pertaining to the County's conditional water rights related to the Paradox Valley Pipeline, as decreed in cases 10CW165 and 18CW3049.