This agenda item recognizes the Archuleta County Road & Bridge crew for the hours spent over the holidays to keep our roads plowed and cleared.

This is an application for a Special Events Permit for the Pagosa Fire Auxiliary, Inc. to sell Malt, Vinous and Spirituous Liquor at the PLPOA Clubhouse located at 230 Port Ave. Pagosa Springs, CO 81147 for the Volunteer Appreciation Dinner on February 18th, 2023. The Sheriff has been notified of this event. The proper fees were collected and the premises was posted for the required ten (10) days prior to today's hearing. The financial impact to the County is the fees paid per the County Fee schedule and Staff recommends approval of this Special Events Permit.

Draft of the Regular Meeting Minutes from January 17, 2023 for approval.

The Archuleta County Fair Board approved the appointments of Alexa Martinez and Bobby McMeens, Jr. to vacant spots on the Fair Board at their meeting on January 12, 2023.  Pursuant to the by-laws of the Fair Board, all appointees must be approved by the Board of County Commissioners.  This resolution approves the appointment of Alexa Martinez and Bobby McMeens, Jr. to  a three year term commencing on January 12, 2023.

These Archuleta County Local Weed Advisory Board Rules and Bylaws were updated and approved by the Advisory Board at their meeting on January 18, 2023.   The bylaws require approval by the Board of County Commissioners.  Staff recommends approval of these updated bylaws.  Responsible Staff:  Ethan Proud, Weed & Pest Supervisor.

This request it to consider a Resolution authorizing the consolidation of Lots 91 and 92 of Lake Forest Estates, to become Lot 91X, owned by Gregory V. Emanuelson and Mary Linda Ukanis.  The impact to the county budget includes fees paid per the County Fee Schedule, generally balanced by a reduction in property taxes.  This consolidation has been reviewed and is recommended for approval.  Responsible Staff:  Pamela Flowers, Development Director.

This request it to consider a Resolution authorizing the consolidation of Lots 118, 119 and 120 of Pagosa in the Pines 2, to become Lot 119X, owned by Bard I. Bennett and Linda K. Bennett.  The impact to the county budget includes fees paid per the County Fee Schedule, generally balanced by a reduction in property taxes.  This consolidation has been reviewed and is recommended for approval.  Responsible Staff:  Pamela Flowers, Development Director.

This request is to consider a Resolution authorizing the consolidation of Lots 101 and 103X of Lake Forest Estates, to become Lot 103XX, owned by Gollihugh Lois R. Trust The impact to the county budget includes fees paid per the County Fee Schedule, generally balanced by a reduction in property taxes.  This consolidation has been reviewed and is recommended for approval.  Responsible Staff:  Pamela Flowers, Development Director.

This request is to consider a Resolution authorizing the consolidation of Lots 1 and 2 of Block 18, Lake Pagosa Park, to become Lot 2X, owned by Brisa Caraveo-Chavez and Ramon Chavez.  The impact to the county budget includes fees paid per the County Fee Schedule, generally balanced by a reduction in property taxes.  This consolidation has been reviewed and is recommended for approval.  Responsible Staff:  Pamela Flowers, Development Director.

This letter provides the full support of the Board of County Commissioners for the application by Build Pagosa, Inc. for Opportunity Now funding for a regional workforce center. The Chairman signed this letter on January 19, 2023.

This Purchase Order is for the purchase of a 2016 Snow Truck for the Airport for a cost not to exceed $270,250.00. This snow truck will replace the 1983 unit that is broken and unable to be repaired.  The Chairman signed this purchase order on January 30, 2023.

At their regular meeting on January 17, 2023, the Board of County Commissioners appointed Commissioners Brown and Medina to jointly serve on the Board of Health.  The Board of Health Bylaws allows for only one commissioner to serve on this board.  This agenda item is to consider Commissioner Brown as the representative and Commissioner Medina as the alternate.

This policy was established on September 21, 2021 and revised on March 1, 2022 to provide a residential property tax incentive to eligible property owners.  It was determined that certain provisions of the policy were difficult to enforce, specifically requiring applications to be submitted before commencement of construction or before renting the property.  This Resolution further revises the policy to allow for better usability.  

The Employee of the Month program was created as a way to show county employee's how much they are appreciated.  All county employees were invited to nominate a co-worker who provides service above and beyond the call of duty and/or exhibits core values that other employees observe and aspire to emulate.  The nomination forms were shared with the BoCC and this agenda item is for the BoCC to select this month's Employee of the Month, who will be presented with a Certificate of Appreciation at the next scheduled work session.

This Agreement provides the terms and conditions for the design and installation of a Guardian Next Generation 9-1-1 system at the County Dispatch Center.

The Archuleta County Operating Plan was approved in 2021 and is valid for five years with an annual review.  This Amendment changes the Reciprocal (Mutual Aid) Fire Assistance section to be county-wide between all jurisdictions.

This Resolution provides the terms for the sale of two Certificates of Purchase for two parcels of land to Julian Caler.

This Easement between the Board of County Commissioners and Sawmill Creek Ranch Timber & Cattle Company, LLC grants access from CR 337 to the Blanco River.

This Road Access Easement provides the terms and conditions for an easement on a portion of County Road 139 which allows the portion of the road to be maintained by the County.

At their January 17, 2023 work session, the Commissioners discussed additional funding opportunities from the Opioid settlement.  The Statewide Infrastructure Share of funds were recently made available to regional opioid councils and local governments.  It totals approximately $10.5 million over the next three years.  Funds would be awarded for regional projects, i.e., Region 9, not to individual counties.  LaPlata County has offered to be the applicant/fiscal agent for the funding application.  This agenda item is for the Archuleta County Commissioners to decide whether they'd like to be the applicant/fiscal agent or to support LaPlata County's offer.

At their January 17, 2023 work session, the Commissioners discussed deeding an approximate 0.31 acre portion of a parcel of land at X County Road 600 owned by the County to Wings Early Childhood Center.  The Board and Wings currently hold a Land Lease Agreement for the 0.31 acre portion for a five-year term at $12.00 per year.   This agenda item is for the Board to approve deeding this portion to Wings and to direct staff to move forward on subdividing the parcel and drafting the documentation needed for the transfer.