Tuggy Dunton

The Town Board meeting agenda included several action items and public hearings. Key discussions involved approving the agenda and the February 2026 Accounting Reports, and reviewing staff reports from Police, Public Works, Clerk/Treasurer, Town Manager, and Attorney. Unfinished business included updates on the Rock Creek Housing project and a funding request for field day shirts. New business focused heavily on legislative actions, including adopting Resolution 03-2026 designating the Election Official, and public hearings and actions for three ordinances: Ordinance 372 regarding Natural Medicine Regulations, Ordinance 373 amending building codes to adopt the 2024 International Building Codes, and Ordinance 374 adding the Colorado Wildfire Resiliency Code. The board was also scheduled to address Resolution 04-2026 concerning the La Plata County Multi-Jurisdiction Hazard Mitigation Plan Update. Two executive sessions were planned: one regarding real property transactions and another to confer with the town attorney regarding raw water easement and water rights.

The meeting agenda included review and approval of the December 2025 Accounting Reports, as well as minutes from the Regular and Special Town Board Meetings held in December 2025. Unfinished business involved an update on the Rock Creek Housing project. New business included the adoption of Resolution 01-2026, which designates the official public posting locations and calendar for 2026 meetings, emphasizing the Town's website. Resolution 02-2026 addressed signatory changes for TBK and ColoTrust accounts to include the new Town Manager, Weylin Ryan. The Board also reviewed a funding request from Dancing Spirit for a sign. An executive session was planned to receive legal advice regarding the Town's Raw Water Easement and Water and Wastewater Service Agreements with the Southern Ute Utility Division.

The meeting included discussions and actions on several variance requests. The Ignacio Community Church's variance request was reheard following a prior meeting due to inconsistencies in public hearing notifications. The board also addressed a variance request for a new residence at 90 Browning Ave, raising concerns about setbacks, lot coverage, and the legality of the lot's subdivision. Additionally, the board discussed establishing staggered terms for its members to maintain institutional knowledge.

The Board of Adjustment convened for a public hearing and meeting to discuss a variance request submitted by Mr. Tom Atencio. The request was to replace a mobile home on a residential lot in an R-2 Zone. Discussion involved the specifics of the replacement, including the dimensions of the new mobile home, its placement on the property, and compliance with set-back requirements. The board also addressed concerns about open space and the visual impact of the new structure. The board approved the issuance of a variance for Mr. Tom Atencio at 365 Browning Avenue, within the stipulations of the documents, maps and plats submitted.

The meeting included discussions and updates on various annexations and subdivision plats. The Planning Commission reviewed the ISD update, including discussions about land exchanges and future developments of school property. The Commission also addressed the Walker Annexation Plat, focusing on concerns regarding zoning and nonconforming use, and recommended moving forward with the annexation agreement with specific changes. Additionally, the Walker Subdivision Plat was reviewed, with considerations for electric lines and land dedication. The Herrera Annexation Plat and Subdivision were also discussed, with attention to zoning, utility access, and clarification of setbacks and boundaries.