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.  

Semi  Annual Report 01/01/2023 to 06/30/2023

Valuation for Assessment of All Taxable Property, and 2023 Real and Personal Property Protests and Action Taken.   Pursuant to Colorado Revised Statues, 39-8-105(1),(2) the Assessor shall report to the County Board of Equalization: 1) Valuations for assessment of all taxable property, and 2) A list of persons who have appeared before the Assessor to present objections or protests of real and personal property and the determination in each case.

David Pettus and Barbara Asprey have applied for Approval of PLN23-071, the Pettus Minor Subdivision Final Plat. The purpose of this action is to subdivide their approximate forty (40) acre parcel at 1375 CR 326 into two (2) lots of approximately 5 and 35 acres in size. The existing parcel is zoned Agricultural Ranching (AR).

This is an application for a Special Events Permit for Archuleta Seniors to sell Malt, Vinous and Spiritous Liquor at 344 US HWY 84 in Pagosa Springs, CO for the Spanish Fiesta on July 29th, 2023. The Sheriff has been notified of this event. The proper fees were collected. The applicant has requested a waiver of said fees due to the fact the event benefits the county fair. The premises was posted for the required ten (10) days prior to today's hearing. Staff recommends approval of this Special Events Permit and waiver of the fees.

Draft of the Regular Meeting Minutes from July 5, 2023 for approval.

This request it to consider a Resolution authorizing the consolidation of Lots 151 and 152 of Colorado Timber Ridge Phase 3, to become Lot 152X, owned by Sherman G. Wyman Living 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:  Stephen Slade, Planner.

This request it to consider a Resolution authorizing the consolidation of Lots 268 and 269 of Lakewood Village, to become Lot 268X, owned by Carolyn Feller and Cheryl Feller-Hughes.  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:  Stephen Slade, Planner.

This request it to consider a Resolution authorizing the consolidation of Lots 11 and 12 of Ridgeview Subdivision, to become Lot 12X, owned by Rok Wilson.  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:  Stephen Slade, Planner.

This request it to consider a Resolution authorizing the consolidation of Lots 331, 332 and 333 of Aspen Springs Subdivision 6, to become Lot 332X, owned by Joseph R Burgess and Louanne J. Burgess.  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:  Stephen Slade, Planner.

This annual contract is for Rachel Brock's legal services provided to the Department of Human Services.

This Core Services Plan is submitted for Archuleta County for the period contract year June 1, 2023 through May 31, 2024, fiscal year July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024.  This Plan has been developed in accordance with the State Department of Human Services rules and is submitted to the Colorado Department of Human Services, Division of Child Welfare for approval.  If the proposed Core Services Program Plan is approved, the Plan will be administered in conformity with its provisions and the provisions of State Department rules.

This resolution implements a Stage 1 Restriction for Archuleta County, effective as of 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, July 18, 2023.

At their work session on July 11, 2023, the Board of County Commissioners were given a presentation on the remaining sidewalk work to be completed at Veterans Memorial Park.  This agenda item will decide whether the BoCC or the Veterans Memorial Park Board will be the administrator for the oversight of this work.

This agenda item is for the consideration and approval of a lease with the La Plata Electric Association (LPEA) to locate the carrier neutral location (CNL) on property owned by LPEA located at 7341 W US HWY 160, Pagosa Springs, CO 81147.

The Strong Communities Grant funded by the state of Colorado is an infrastructure grant focused on improving and aiding in the the building of workforce housing in rural communities. The grant would fund road improvement, electric installation, a park and a bus stop in the Chris Mountain Village Subdivision #2. The Community Development Corporation will administer the funds and run the project and asks Archuleta County be the applicant. With county approval, a letter of intent will be drafted for the grant.