Renee Bunting

This Teller County Community Wildfire Protection Plan, an update to the 2011 version, aims to enhance wildfire-mitigation capacity and public awareness. It functions as an umbrella guide and collaborative tool for various agencies, outlining comprehensive strategies for wildfire management, risk assessment, and mitigation. The plan focuses on four primary goals: enhancing community preparedness and resilience, fostering a firewise community climate, ensuring safe and effective wildfire response, and planning for effective post-fire recovery, with the ultimate objective of protecting lives, property, and the quality of life within the county.

The meeting included discussions on legislative activities, particularly those related to the Pikes Peak area Council of governments. Key topics included adjusting funding for area agencies on aging, homestead exemption portability, and equal access to public meetings for persons with disabilities. There was also discussion regarding Second Amendment rights, including concerns about Senate Bill 3 and potential changes to CCW laws. The board addressed the Western solar plan and a wildfire commission, highlighting the increasing number of structures lost annually due to wildfires and the challenges with fire insurance in Teller County.

The meeting included discussions and decisions on several topics, including the ratification of an emergency board meeting resolution regarding a stage one fire ban. There were reports on accounts payable, including local sales tax submissions and fairground construction payments. The board also discussed the success of the County Fair, capital improvements, and the dedication of a new flagpole. Updates were provided on a public leaders forum concerning mining operations, transportation projects, and community events. Discussions also covered proposed legislation, wildfire risks, code enforcement, and opportunities for public shooting in the Pike National Forest. Support for veterans was also emphasized.

The Planning Commission discussed a request for a Special Use Permit to develop a seasonal RV Campground, including public comments and applicant rebuttals regarding fire concerns, traffic, water usage, and other potential impacts. They also considered a proposed text change to the Land Use Regulations to implement Colorado Proposition 122 concerning natural medicine, focusing on setback and distance requirements, zoning districts, and the Master Plan. Additionally, the commission addressed the vacation of lot lines.

The Teller County Board of Review convened to discuss several key items, including general class contractor license applications. They reviewed the process with the contractors, focusing on their experience and the type of license requested. The board granted a Class C license to River North Construction Company, LLC, and a Class C license to TinyMod, LLC, contingent upon the submission of required application materials.