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Agenda
Regular Meeting - Board of County Commissioners
Montrose County Public Works Meeting Room
63160 LaSalle Road
Montrose, CO 81401
Wednesday, March 12, 2025 at 9:30 a.m.
A.
Welcome
 
1.

Pledge of Allegiance

 
2.

Invocation: Tallmadge Richmond

 
3.

Roll Call:

Scott Mijares, District 1
Sue Hansen, District 2
Sean Pond, District 3

 
4.

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.

 

 
B.

County Manager, Frank Rodriguez, consideration for removal or change in any items on this Agenda.

 
C.

Consent Agenda:

All matters under the consent agenda are considered routine by the Board of County Commissioners and will be enacted with a single vote.  There will be no separate discussion of these items.  If discussion is deemed necessary, that item should be removed from the Consent Agenda and considered separately.

 
1.

Minutes

Consideration and possible approval of minutes from February 19, 2025 and February 25, 2025 Board of County Commissioner Meetings. 

 
022525 BOCC Minutes
021925 BOCC Minutes
2.

Airport

Consideration and possible action on the Off-Airport Courtesy Vehicle Agreement with Dunton MV, LLP d/b/a Lumiere with Inspirato as reviewed by Counsel.  This represents an annual revenue in the amount of $1,050.00.

 
Agreement Client Signed
Parking2025 Exhibit A
3.

Airport

Consideration and possible authorization of the Chair's signature on the Hangar Ground Lease with San Juan Aero, LLC, effective March 12, 2025, as reviewed by Counsel.  This represents an annual revenue of $1,653.00

 
San Juan Aero. LLC Client signed.
ILC SAN JUAN AERO LLC 1-27-25
4.

County Management

Consideration and possible appointment of Sean Pond to the Montrose Emergency Telephone Service Authority (METSA) Board.

 
METSA Oath of Office
5.

County Management

Consideration and possible appointment of Scott Mijares to the Board of Directors of Montrose Economic Development Corporation (MEDC).

 
6.

Human Resources

Consideration and possible designation of Sean Pond as the Official Representative to all County Health Pool Members' meetings.

 
CHP DESIGNATION OF REPRESENTATIVE
7.

Human Services

Consideration and possible action on the Intergovernmental Agreement between Ouray County Department of Social Services and Montrose County Child Support Services to provide Child Support Enforcement Services, effective 01/01/2025 through 12/31/2025, as reviewed by Counsel; this represents budgeted revenue in the amount of $6,600.00 plus travel fees for Montrose County attorneys and 100% of the State half share incentives.

 
2025 Ouray County Child Support Services Agreement
8.

Human Services

Consideration and possible action on the Intergovernmental Agreement between San Miguel County Department of Social Services and Montrose County Child Support Services to provide Child Support Enforcement Services, effective 01/01/2025 through 12/31/2025, as reviewed by Counsel; this represents budgeted annual revenue in the amount of  $12,000.00 and $328.65 per trip for any occasion upon which the Montrose County attorney attends a hearing in San Miguel County.

 
2025 San Miguel County Child Support Services Agreement
9.

Veteran Services, Phil Rich, Veterans Service Officer

Consideration and possible approval of the Chair's signature on the monthly report for the Colorado Division of Veterans Affairs.

 
FEB 2025 MONTROSE VSO REPORT
D.

General Business and Administrative Items:

 
1.

County Management, Emily Sanchez, Assistant County Manager

Consideration and possible authorization of the Chair's signature on a community partnership agreement with the Basin Clinic; 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 $250,000.

 
Community Partnership Agreement - Basin Clinic
2.

County Management, Emily Sanchez, Assistant County Manager

Consideration and possible authorization of the Chair's signature on a community partnership agreement with the Community Options; 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 $10,000.

 
Community-Based Programs - Community Options.pdf
3.

County Management, Emily Sanchez, Assistant County Manager

Consideration and possible authorization of the Chair's signature on a community partnership agreement with the Haven House; 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 $10,000.

 
Community Partnership Agreement - Haven House
4.

County Management, Emily Sanchez, Assistant County Manager

Consideration and possible authorization of the Chair's signature on a community partnership agreement with the Nucla Naturita Fire Protection District; 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 $5,000.

 
Community Partnership Agreement - Nucla Naturita Fire Protection District
5.

County Management, Emily Sanchez, Assistant County Manager

Consideration and possible authorization of the Chair's signature on a community partnership agreement with the Rimrocker Historical Society; 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 $5,000.

 
Community Partnership Agreement - Rimrocker Historical Society
6.

County Management, Emily Sanchez, Assistant County Manager

Consideration and possible authorization of the Chair's signature on a community partnership agreement with the All Points Transit; 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 $20,000.

 
Community Partnership Agreement - All Points Transit
7.

County Management, Emily Sanchez, Assistant County Manager

Consideration and possible authorization of the Chair's signature on a community partnership agreement with the Montrose Regional Crime Stoppers; 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 $1,000.

 
Community Partnership Agreement - Crime Stoppers
8.

County Management, Emily Sanchez, Assistant County Manager

Consideration and possible authorization of the Chair's signature on a community partnership agreement with the Region 10 a; as reviewed by Counsel.  This agreement stipulates conditions related to County funding being provided to the Senior Meals Program in 2025.   This action represents a budgeted expense in the amount of $5,000.

 
Community Partnership Agreement - Region 10 Senior Meals
9.

Public Works, Rick Emerson, Fleet Manager

Consideration and possible action for the purchase of one (1) 2025 Chevrolet Colorado 4*4 Crew Cab, from Daniels Long Chevrolet of Colorado Springs, Colorado, having been awarded the state bid contract #193755 in the amount of $36,698.00. This vehicle will be for IT and it will be their service truck. Upon approval, a purchase order in the amount of $36,698.00 will be issued to Daniels Long Chevrolet of Colorado Springs, Colorado.

 
2025 Chevrolet Colorado 4WD Crew Cab LT.pdf
10.

Public Works, Rick Nichols, Public Works Director

Consideration and possible award of the construction contract for Kinikin Road Project to Earthworx Excavation LLC of Montrose having submitted the lowest, responsible, responsive bid in the amount of $672,795.04 as reviewed by Counsel.

 
Bid Package - Kinikin Road Reconstruction Project (R-2401)-RDN
Bid Tab Kinikin Road Reconstruction -Bid Opening 2.26.25- 2025 0307
Construction Contract for Kinikin Road Project EE LLC signed 2025 0310
11.

Public Works, Rick Emerson, Fleet Manager

Consideration and possible adoption of Resolution Number _____-2025, regarding the Declaration of Surplus Property Disposal of light fleet vehicles and heavy fleet equipment through advertisement, trade, auction, online auction, or scrap. Please see Exhibit A for details of the assets to be disposed.

 
Sale of Surplus Property Exhibit A 2025 0306.pdf
Sale of Surplus Property 2025 0306.pdf
12.

Sheriff's Office, Scott Hawkins, Emergency Manager

Consideration and possible approval of the Chair's signature on an Intergovernmental Agreement Between Montrose County and The Montrose Emergency Telephone Service Authority, as reviewed by Counsel.

 
METSA 2025 ENS Funding
E.

Planning and Development General Business

 
1.

Planning & Development, Tallmadge Richmond Director, Subject: J Bar J Minor Subdivision [MI24-004]. Proposal: To divide 10.88 acres into 3 lots. Applicant: Del-Mont Consultant's, Inc. 125 Colorado Avenue Montrose, CO 81401. Location: Parcel 376510101001. Zoning: General Agricultural

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

 
J Bar J Minor Subdivision Staff Report for BOCC.pdf
J Bar J Minor Subdivision Vicinity Map.pdf.jpg
J Bar J Minor Subdivision Site Images.pdf
J Bar J Minor Subdivision Plat.pdf
2.

Planning & Development, Tallmadge Richmond, Planning & Development Director, Subject: Two Stephens Subdivision Preliminary Plan [MA24-006]. Proposal: To divide 13.3 acres into 2 lots. Applicant: Del-Mont Consultant's, Inc., 125 Colorado Avenue, Montrose, CO, 81401. Location: Parcel 399316307001.  Zoning: General Agricultural

Consideration and possible approval of the Two Stephens Subdivision Preliminary Plan based on the findings of fact listed in paragraph 5 of this report.

 
Two Stephens Subdivision Preliminary Plan BOCC.pdf
Two Stephens Subdivision Preliminary Plan Vicinity map.jpg
Two Stephens Subdivision Preliminary Plan Plat.pdf
3.

Planning & Development, Tallmadge Richmond, Planning & Development Director, Subject: The Woodlands Minor Subdivision 2 Extension [EXT25-001]. Proposal: Request an extension due to developers’ health. Applicant: Del-Mont Consultant's, Inc., 125 Colorado Avenue, Montrose, CO, 81401. Location: Parcel 399321100054.  Zoning: General Agricultural

Consideration and possible approval of approve a six (6) month extension of the time period for recording of the Woodlands Minor Subdivision II based on the findings of fact in section 4 of this report. This extension will expire on August 7, 2025 unless otherwise extended.

 
THE WOODLANDS MINOR SUBDIVISION 2 EXTENSION Extension Request Letter (1).pdf
THE WOODLANDS MINOR SUBDIVISION 2 EXTENSION.pdf
F.

Executive Session:

 
1.

County Attorney's Office, Martha Whitmore, County Attorney

The Board may meet in executive session for legal advice pertaining to the proposed common interest agreement with the Towns of Nucla and Naturita regarding the consolidated water cases 10CW164, 10CW165, 10CW166, 10CW169 and 18CW3048 pursuant to C.R.S. 24-6-402(4)(b) and to discuss personnel policy matters related to contracts and employment policies pursuant to C.R.S. 24-6-402(4)(f).  

 
2.

County Attorney's Office, Martha Whitmore, County Attorney

Consideration and possible approval of the Chair's signature on a Common Interest and Confidentiality Agreement with the Town of Naturita and Town of Nucla in connection with matters related to certain conditional water rights decreed in Case No. 2010CW164, Water Division.

 
Common Interest Agreement - Water Law Case
G.

Adjournment:

 

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