This agenda item was first presented at the BoCC's regular meeting on April 5, 2022 and was tabled.  Amendments to the Land Use Regulations are being proposed regarding standards for personal use and caregiver medical use marijuana cultivation (Sections 3, 5 and 11), building on slopes (Sections 5 and 11) and enforcement options outlined in the regulations (Section 1).  These proposed amendments have now been through the Planning Commission twice and have all been recommended for approval by the BoCC.

This is a renewal of a Retail Marijuana Optional Premises Cultivation license for BMG Pagosa 765 LLC located at 765 Industrial Circle in Pagosa Springs, Colorado.  This renewal includes no changes.  The application is complete and the proper fees have been paid.  The Sheriff's Office and Fire District, and the County Building and Planning Departments have all completed their inspections and found no issues.  The financial impact to the County is the fees paid per the County Fee Schedule and staff recommends approval of this marijuana license renewal.  

This is a renewal of a Hotel & Restaurant liquor license for Chavolo's Mexican Restaurant of Pagosa dba Chavolo's Mexican Restaurant located at 301 N. Pagosa Blvd. in Pagosa Springs, Colorado.  This renewal includes no changes.  The application is complete and the proper fees have been paid.  The Sheriff's Office and the County Building Department have completed their inspections and found no issues.  The financial impact to the County is the fees paid per the County Fee Schedule and staff recommends approval of this liquor license renewal.  Responsible Staff:  Mary Helminski, Liquor Licensing Agent.

Draft of the Regular Meeting Minutes from April 19, 2022 for approval.

This Ground Lease Agreement between the Board of County Commissioners of Archuleta County, Colorado and James Robert Higgins would be effective on May 1, 2022 for a period of twenty-five years for Hangar 501-B.  The financial impact to the county is the annual rent paid of $982.80, adjusted for CPI increases.  Staff recommends approval of this Ground Lease Agreement.  Responsible Staff:  Chris Torres, Airport Manager.

This request is to consider a Resolution authorizing the consolidation of Lots 78 and 79, in Lake Forest Estates, to become Lot 78X, owned by Bruce E. Davies and Victoria Y. Thompson. 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.

This request is to consider a Resolution authorizing the consolidation of Lots 1015 and 1016, in Twincreek Village, to become Lot 1016X, owned by Douglas E. Holmes. 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.

This request is to consider a Resolution authorizing the consolidation of Lots 641 and 642, in Twincreek Village, to become Lot 641X, owned by Michael L. Dezendorf and Elizabeth O. Dezendorf. 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.

This letter provides the Board of County Commissioners' support of an application for funding from the Rural Surface Transportation Grant Program for repairs of County Road 500.

This letter provides the Board of County Commissioners' support of a funding request to the Division of Housing for Archuleta County Housing Authority for the redevelopment of Casa de los Arcos.  The Chairman signed this letter on April 26, 2022.

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 Resolution would revise the Personnel Policy with regards to implementing employee Probationary Periods and implementing an annual Merit Increase program for County employees.

WINGS Early Childcare Center has requested a portion of land owned by Archuleta County adjacent to the airport to extend their playground and parking area following an expansion of the center.  This agenda item is for the Board of County Commissioners to approve the land use by WINGS and to authorize the County Attorney to draft and negotiate the appropriate lease documents.