Stan Brown

The Board discussed various department and agency reports, including forest service and management updates. Key presentations covered the Opioid Remediation Collaborative, USFS NEPA analysis for fire recovery, clinic improvements, and health council updates. Action items addressed modifications to the county logo, procurement agreements for emergency equipment, and repairs for station doors. Additionally, the Board considered resolutions concerning infrastructure project funding, budget adjustments, and contract extensions for professional services. An executive session was held to address pending litigation, personnel matters, and real estate transactions.

The board discussed and addressed several critical administrative and operational items. Key topics included the enactment of an emergency ordinance to prohibit open burning due to high fire hazards, approval of a memorandum of understanding with the Secretary of State for primary election funding, and the approval of an amended joint powers agreement for the County Livestock Loss Authority to address wolf impact mitigation. Additionally, the commission reviewed department and agency reports, approved various professional services and software contracts, authorized job descriptions for management positions, approved construction and installation contracts for community facilities, and considered budget adjustments and road mileage certifications.

The commission meeting included updates on the county's financial position, specifically addressing grant funding drawdowns and recommendations for financial stabilization. Key business items involved approving resolutions for budget adjustments, participation in the DWI grant program, and a new county travel policy. Procurement approvals were granted for county manager's office relocation, rescue equipment, and boiler repair services. Additionally, the commission reviewed job descriptions for a Grant Project Manager and Road Worker/Equipment Operator.

The Board discussed and took action on several items, including declaring an emergency to implement an ordinance prohibiting open burning due to high fire hazards and drought conditions. The Board also reviewed department and agency reports, discussed the Catron County Fair Board transition, and deliberated on multiple contractual agreements and resolutions, including primary election funding, County Livestock Loss Authority (CLLA) agreements, professional services, job descriptions, construction contracts for community centers, and budget adjustments. An executive session was held to discuss pending litigation, personnel matters, and real estate.

The meeting involved a discussion regarding the County Commission's formal request concerning financial and EIN compliance, bylaw revision, and board composition requirements, with clarification sought on the Board's status as a separate entity. Action items included formally requesting resignation letters from previous Board members and initiating the election process for new Fair Board members and subsequent new Officers (President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer). Further new business addressed including out-of-state and out-of-county exhibitors in the 2026 Fair Rules and Regulations, tabling the amendment of bylaws, creation of a Conflict of Interest Policy, and addressing Board Member Duties. Authorization was given to update the EIN and proceed with 501(c)(3) compliancy. Rollover items included tabling the Pickup Party presentation, identification of remaining volunteer positions, and directing a request to the County Commission for funding a new weigh-in scale. An issue regarding the adherence to pageant rules for the Royalty Program was also discussed.