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 ARCHULETA COUNTY 

BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

Meetings are conducted in person at the Administration Building located at 398 Lewis Street. Whenever possible, meetings will be broadcast online via Zoom, which can be accessed from a computer or phone with internet access. The County does not and cannot guarantee internet service or online broadcasting.  Remote attendance is at the risk of the attendee as public meetings will continue in person regardless of the County’s broadcast capability. View the Zoom Meeting at https://zoom.us/j/91609048375?pwd=dlFFV0J1cGVKa1NHWHFsa2taeGxtZz09 - 
 Meeting ID 916 0904 8375 - Passcode 4141885
 

 

CALL TO ORDER THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF APRIL 19, 2022 AT 1:30 P.M.

 

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

 

MOMENT OF SILENCE

 

DISCLOSURES AND/OR CONFLICT OF INTEREST

 

APPROVAL OR ADJUSTMENTS TO AGENDA

* Executive Session - Specific Agenda Topic
 

EXECUTIVE SESSION

Pursuant to C.R.S. 24-6-402(4): The Board reserves the right to meet in executive session for any purposes allowed and announced prior to voting to enter into executive session.
 
 

PUBLIC COMMENTS FROM THE FLOOR

This is an opportunity during the session for the public to address the Commissioners. Please complete the Public Comment Request Form and submit to an Administrative Staff member prior to the beginning of the meeting.  Please keep your comments to three (3) minutes.  The Board is not required to discuss or reply to your comment.  
 

PROCLAMATIONS

A.

Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Awareness Month

This is a proclamation declaring the month of April 2022 as Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention  Awareness Month in Archuleta County, Colorado.

Presentor
Isabel Vita
Presentor's Title
Director Department of Human Services
 

REPORTS


A.

Archuleta County Financial Report for 4th Quarter 2021 and 1st Quarter 2022

This is the quarterly reports for the fourth quarter of 2021 and the first quarter of 2022 for Archuleta County.


Presentor
Louise Woods
Presentor's Title
Finance Director
 

CONSENT AGENDA

A.

PAYABLE WARRANTS AND PURCHASE CARDS

 

April 6, 2022 - April 19, 2022

B.

REGULAR MEETING MINUTES

 

Regular Meeting Minutes 04/05/2022

Draft of the Regular Meeting Minutes from April 5, 2022 for approval.

Documents:
  1. 04-05-2022R.pdf
C.

Consideration of Resolution 2022-_____ To Consolidate 2 Lots into 1 Lot in Aspen Springs Subdivision No. 2, owned by Rosa & Ruben Catano

This request is to consider a Resolution authorizing the consolidation of Lots 23 and 24, in Aspen Springs Sub. No. 2, to become Lot 23X, owned by Rosa Catano & Ruben Catano Ledezma. This consolidation has been reviewed and is recommended for approval by the Development Services Director.  The impact to the County budget includes fees paid per the County Fee Schedule, generally balanced by reduction in property taxes.  Responsible Staff Member: Brandon Wolff, Planner.

D.

Consideration of Resolution 2022-_____ To Consolidate 2 Lots into 1 Lot in Lake Pagosa Park, Block 8, owned by Don & Paula Tennant

This request is to consider a Resolution authorizing the consolidation of Lots 11 and 12, Block 8, in Lake Pagosa Park, to become Lot 11X, owned by Don F. Tennant and Paula K. Tennant. This consolidation has been reviewed and is recommended for approval by the Development Services Director.  The impact to the County budget includes fees paid per the County Fee Schedule, generally balanced by reduction in property taxes.  Responsible Staff Member: Brandon Wolff, Planner.

E.

Consideration of Resolution 2022-_____ To Consolidate 5 Lots into 1 Lot in Block 2 of Piedra Park Subdivision No.7, owned by Joseph & Bonnie Lucero.

This request is to consider a Resolution authorizing the consolidation of Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5, in Block 2 of Piedra Park Subdivision No. 7, to become Lot 2X, owned by Joseph M. Lucero and Bonnie M. Lucero. This consolidation has been reviewed and is recommended for approval by the Development Services Director.  The impact to the County budget includes fees paid per the County Fee Schedule, generally balanced by reduction in property taxes.  Responsible Staff Member: Brandon Wolff, Planner.

F.

Consideration and Approval of a Modification of Grant or Agreement with the U.S. Forest Service

In December 2021, the Board of County Commissioners approved an Agreement with the Forest Service for the application of Magnesium Chloride for Piedra Road.  This Modification revises the Agreement to adding an additional $20,000 for  Magnesium Chloride application on Piedra Road due to the Forest Service placing  new gravel on Piedra Road last year.  This will allow the Magnesium Chloride to be applied full strength on new gravel for the full stretch of the road.


Documents:
  1. 20220406081504.pdf
G.

Consideration and Approval of Assignment of Hangar Ground Lease for Hangar B-6

This document assigns all rights, title and interest in Hangar B-6 from William and Sarah Chase to Byra Family LLC.

H.

Ratification of the Chairman's Signature on a Letter of Support for Habitat for Humanity

This letter to the Senate Appropriations Committee provides the Board of County Commissioners' support for Habitat for Humanity's request for funding for their Homeownership Construction Fund.  The Chairman signed this letter on April 4, 20222.

 

OLD BUSINESS

A.

Consideration of Proposals to Purchase 449 San Juan Street Building

The Board of County Commissioners received multiple offers to purchase the 449 San Juan Street building.  At their regular meeting on April 5, 2022, the BoCC gave the five bidders until 5pm on Friday, April 8th to provide their final offers and, if applicable, to provide clarification on their prior bids.

Presentor
Derek Woodman
Presentor's Title
County Manager
 

NEW BUSINESS

A.

Consideration Of A Special Events Park Use Permit For Dynamic Discs / Aztec Municipal School District

This is an application for a Special Park Use Permit for Dynamic Discs and Aztec Municipal School District use of Cloman Park for the 5th Annual Big Picture Classic Disc Golf Tournament on May 14th and 15th from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM (10 hours per day). Dynamic Discs and Aztect Municipal School District is requesting a waiver of Park Use and Application Fees because this is a fundraising event for Pagosa Peak Open School and Vista Nueava High School. Staff recommends approval of this park permit, contingent on the applicant providing a proper Certificate of Insurance and Damage/Clean-up Deposit prior to the event date.

Presentor
Jamie Jones
Presentor's Title
Administrative Assistant
B.

Consideration of Resolution 2022-___ Approving Donation and Transfer of Title of County Property to Habitat for Humanity

In 2021, the County received a request to transfer vacant lots owned by the County through foreclosure of delinquent tax liens to Habitat for Humanity.  This agenda item requests the Board to approve the donation of either nine lots or eleven lots or another option they may choose.


Presentor
Todd Weaver
Presentor's Title
County Attorney
C.

Consideration and Approval of 6 Applications for Treasurer Deeds

At the April 5, 2022 work session, the Board was given a proposal for putting certain county-held lien properties through the process of Treasurer's Deed and quiet title in order to auction the parcels to the highest bidder.  Phase I of the proposal was for 6 properties in the Chris Mountain Village II and Trails subdivisions.  The first step in the process is to apply for the Treasurer's Deed.  


Presentor
Todd Weaver
Presentor's Title
County Attorney
D.

Consideration and Acceptance of Community Marijuana Offset Impact Fund Grant Award Recipient Recommendations

The Community Marijuana Offset Impact Fund was created in 2018 and provides grant awards to eligible organizations that provide programs that allow positive alternatives to doing drugs and to graduating high school students that are furthering their education.  A total of ten students and no non-profit organization applications were received and the selection committee reviewed and made their award selections.  This agenda item is for the Board to accept the recommendations provided by the selection committee.


Presentor
Mary Helminski
Presentor's Title
Executive Assistant/Paralegal
E.

Consideration and Approval of the 2022 Asphalt Maintenance Project Contract

On March 31, 2022, Davis Engineering received one qualified low bidder for the 2022 Asphalt Maintenance Project.  After checking, the bid received had no errors with the extensions of quantities and unit prices matching the total bid amounts.  Strohecker Asphalt & Paving Inc. was the low bidder at Two Hundred Forty -Three Thousand Five Hundred Forty One Dollars and Twenty Six Cents ($243,541.26). The Contractor who submitted their Bid is capable of completing the work in a timely and satisfactory manner.  Therefore, staff is recommending that the 2022 Asphalt Maintenance Project be awarded to Strohecker Asphalt & Paving Inc. for the indicated amount not to exceed  $243,541.26.


Presentor
New Road & Bridge Manager or Tim Hatch
Presentor's Title
Road & Bridge Manager
Documents:
  1. 20220404144403.pdf
F.

Consideration and Approval of a Contract for Services with the Pagosa Springs Community Development Corporation

This Contract describes the relationship between the CDC and Archuleta County and outlines the services the CDC will perform to support the REDI grant to fund an Economic Development and Diversification Coordinator.


Presentor
Todd Weaver
Presentor's Title
County Attorney
Documents:
  1. CDC Agreement.pdf
 

EXECUTIVE SESSION

Pursuant to C.R.S. 24-6-402(4): The Board reserves the right to meet in executive session for any purposes allowed and announced prior to voting to enter into executive session.
 
 

COMMISSIONER COMMENTS

 

ADJOURNMENT OF THE REGULAR BOCC MEETING

All meetings to be held in the Archuleta County Administration Offices
 398 Lewis Street, unless otherwise stated.

All Regular and Special BoCC Meetings are recorded.