Julie Andress

The regular session included administrative items such as the swearing-in of a new County Commissioner for District 1 and the reorganization of the Board, resulting in Commissioner Hansen being appointed as the new Chair. Key actions involved approving several consent agenda items, including minutes from previous meetings (excluding approvals), authorizing the Chair's signature on various airport agreements such as the Baggage Delivery permit with Love's Delivery Service, a Change Order for pavement maintenance, an easement for Delta Montrose Electric Association, operating agreements with United Airlines and Destination Systems, LLC, and awarding On-Airport Rental Car Services to Enterprise Leasing Company and Avis Budget Car Rental. The Board ratified funding for an eHealth Innovation grant and considered Intergovernmental Agreements for Child Support Enforcement Services with Ouray and San Miguel Counties. A letter of support for Mesa County's Japanese Beetle eradication grant was also considered. In general business, the Board repealed Resolution 36-2025 and adopted Resolution #54-2025 concerning protocols for the Public Safety Sales Tax Fund, and authorized initiating a search for the County Manager position. Public hearings addressed the approval of the Mulkey Minor Subdivision, the Mullins Zoning Variance, the adoption of Resolution Number 55-2025 updating the planning application fee schedule, and amendments to the Zoning Regulations regarding Power Generation Facilities and Solar Energy Facilities, which passed 2-1.

The special session included a roll call to establish attendance. The main agenda item involved an Executive Session where the Board met with the County Attorney and staff to receive legal advice and discuss personnel matters concerning the delegation of the County Manager's duties. Following the Executive Session, the Board returned to General Session and subsequently adjourned.

The Board convened in Regular Session. During the Public Comment Period, the Clerk to the Board requested the removal of an item concerning a release of liability for the Sinner Sunny Transport Settlement. The Consent Agenda included the approval of minutes from the 12/04/2025 Regular Meeting. Significant actions under the Consent Agenda involved authorizing the award of the In-Terminal Ground Transportation Agreement to Mountain Limo, signing a Vending Machine Agreement with 4K Snack Shack, LLC, and awarding the On-Airport Rental Car Concession Agreement to The Hertz Corporation. Other approvals included authorizing the purchase of a Snow Removal Vehicle, an agreement for Bosch security system upgrades with Cast Engineering Solutions, appointments to the Montrose County Fair Board and Colorado Mesa University Advisory Board, approval of a letter of support for the Deltondo Stream Restoration Project, and an updated lease agreement for a gymnasium building in Naturita. The Board also considered matters related to Human Services compliance and purchasing interpretation services, supported a grant application for weed management, and authorized resolutions regarding Zoning Regulations Amendment, the Pallante Rezone, and an HB24-1173 Opt Out. Public Works items involved approving a lease for a facility from the Maher-Onion Valley Community Club, approving the 2026 Landfill Gate Rate, and adopting a resolution to extend the Professional Services Agreement for On-Call Engineering and Surveying Services with HDR Engineering, Inc. The General Business section addressed the release of liability for the Sinner Sunny Transport Settlement, which had been removed from the Consent Agenda. The Board entered Executive Session to receive legal advice regarding negotiations pertaining to construction of workforce housing on the West End to support the Four Seasons Resort project, before adjourning.

The Special Session included a public hearing for the consideration and possible adoption of Resolution Number 56 - 2025, concerning the 2026 Budget Adoption and Annual Appropriation, which was subsequently adopted. A second public hearing addressed the consideration and possible adoption of Resolution Number 57 - 2025, which was a second supplemental appropriation to the 2025 Budget. Additionally, the Board considered and adopted Resolution Number 58 - 2025, establishing Mill Levies for the 2025/2026 budget year. The session concluded with an Executive Session to receive legal advice and direction regarding negotiations for workforce housing construction on the West End supporting the Four Seasons Resort project, and for legal advice and discussion of personnel matters concerning the interim county manager's contract and administrative office structure.

The resolution modifies administrative and accounting procedures regarding the Public Safety Sales Tax (PSST). It establishes two separate funds: the 70% PSST Sheriff Fund and the 30% PSST Fund. The resolution details the sources and uses of revenue for each fund, including allocations from the Public Safety Sales Tax, revenue generated by the Sheriff's Office, transfers from the General Fund, and investment income. It outlines eligible expenditures for non-Sheriff Department public safety functions, such as the District Attorney's Office, Coroner's Office, and Justice Center maintenance. The resolution prohibits the transfer of resources out of either fund and rescinds Resolution No. 36-2025.