Pledge of Allegiance

Invocation, Pastor Gen Garate, Calvary Chapel 

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 Minutes for 12/04/2025 Regular Meeting.  

Airport, Lloyd Arnold, Airport Director

Consideration and possible authorization of the award of the Request for Proposals In-Terminal Ground Transportation Agreement, Counter #2 to Wilson Peak Limo, LLC, d/b/a Mountain Limo, and authorization of the Chair's signature on the In-Terminal Ground Transportation Agreement effective December 1, 2025; as reviewed by Counsel. This represents an annual revenue of $18,000 or 6% of gross, whichever is greater, this is for a six month period.  

Airport, Lloyd Arnold, Airport Director

Consideration and possible authorization for the Chair's signature on the Vending Machine Agreement with 4K Snack Shack, LLC, effective December 17, 2025, as reviewed by Counsel.  This represents an annual revenue of $1,029.00

Airport, Lloyd Arnold, Airport Director

Consideration and possible authorization for the award of the Request for Proposals for On-Airport Rental Car Services to The Hertz Corporation for Counter #5, Ready Return Lot Area B.  Authorization of the Chair's signature on the Airport Rental Car Concession Agreement effective 12/1/25; as reviewed by Counsel.  This represents a gross revenue of $467,000 or 10% of concessionaire's gross revenue whichever is greater. 

Airport, Lloyd Arnold, Airport Director

Consideration and possible authorization of the Chair's signature on the Sourcewell quote #12925AL for the procurement of One MB5C Mid-Mount Compact Multi-tasking Snow Removal Vehicle from M-B Companies, Inc.  This would be for the total cost of $1,150,683.00 as reviewed by Counsel.

Airport, Lloyd Arnold, Airport Director

Consideration and possible authorization for the Chair's signature on the agreement with Cast Engineering Solutions for upgrades, maintenance, and issue resolution related to the Bosch security system, for a not to exceed amount of $35,300.00.  As reviewed by Counsel. 

Board of County Commissioners

Consideration and possible appointment of Ally Nichols to Montrose County Fair Board for a three-year term expiring August 31, 2029.

Board of County Commissioners

Consideration and possible appointment of Kirstin Copeland to Colorado Mesa University Advisory Board for a 3 year term expiring January 9, 2029.

Board of County Commissioners

Consideration and possible approval of the Chair's signature on a letter of support for the Deltondo Stream Restoration Project.  

Facilities, Jennifer Murray

Consideration and possible authorization of the Chair's signature on the updated lease agreement with Montrose West Recreation, Inc, for the gymnasium building with attached locker room and kitchen facilities located at 147 W Main Street, Naturita, CO as reviewed by Counsel. This lease agreement term will be valid October 1, 2025 through December 31, 2026.

Human Services, Jennifer Sherwood, Human Services Director

Consideration and possible action on the Colorado Department of Human Services (CDHS) Certification of Compliance - Years 2026-2027 County Personnel and Merit System, as reviewed by Counsel.

Human Services, Jennifer Sherwood, Human Services Director

Consideration and possible action on the Purchase of Services Agreement for Interpretation Services between Montrose County, on behalf of Nurse Family Partnership with Intermont Fluent Connections, LLC , effective December 1, 2025 - November 30, 2026, as reviewed by Counsel; this represents an expense of $45 per hour for services provided.

Natural Resources, Justin Musser, Natural Resources Director

Consideration and possible authorization of the chair's signature on a letter of support for Montrose Recreational District for support of Enterprise Zone Tax Credit Application.  

Natural Resources, Justin Musser, Natural Resources Director

Consideration and possible approval for a grant application for weed management projects.

Planning & Development, Tallmadge Richmond, Planning and Development Director

Consideration and possible authorization of Resolution No ____- 2025 regarding Zoning Regulations Amendment [AA25-001] 

Planning & Development, Tallmadge Richmond, Planning and Development Director

Consideration and possible authorization of Resolution No ____- 2025 regarding Pallante Rezone [RZ25-002]

Planning & Development, Tallmadge Richmond, Planning and Development Director

Consideration and possible authorization of Resolution No ____- 2025 regarding HB24-1173 Opt Out [AA25-003]

Public Works, Brandon Wallace, Public Works Director

Consideration and possible action on the lease property of a public works facility from the Maher-Onion Valley Community Club for a five (5) year term, subject to termination with 60 days written notice, from January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2030, at a rate of $2,000.00 per year; as reviewed by Counsel.

Public Works, Brandon Wallace, Public Works Director

Consideration and possible authorization of the Chair's signature on the 2026 Landfill Gate Rate Approval

Public Works, Brandon Wallace, Public Works Director

Consideration and possible adoption of Resolution Number ______-2026 for the extension of the Professional Services Agreement for Professional On-Call Engineering and/or Surveying Services with HDR Engineering, Inc.; as reviewed by Counsel. The 2026 Road & Bridge budget includes on-call engineering services to provide expertise on various projects. Specific work assignments will be authorized by a purchase order.

County Attorney, Julie Andress, County Attorney

Consideration and possible approval of the Chair's signature on a release of liability for Sinner Sunny Transport Settlement.  As reviewed by counsel.  

County Attorney, Julie Andress, County Attorney

The Board will meet in Executive Session with the County Attorney, Interim County Manager, and Planning and Development Director, pursuant to C.R.S. 24-6-402(4)(b) and (e) for legal advice and direction for negotiations pertaining to construction of workforce housing on the West End to support the Four Seasons Resort project.