Pitkin County

The agenda for the meeting included the approval of proclamations for the Month of the Young Child and Older Americans Month. The Board considered an ordinance for a covenant agreement concerning the Guber Family Trust Lot Split and a resolution authorizing the Town of Snowmass Village Police Department to enforce county open space and trails regulations. Additionally, the Board reviewed an ordinance to accept a road right-of-way easement from AML Investment IV, LLC, and a resolution to adopt a memorandum of understanding with the Governor's Office of Information Technology regarding public safety communications network software upgrades.

The Board of County Commissioners meeting included deliberations on various county matters, including the certification of mill levies and property tax revenues for 2018. Discussion items involved the approval of annual ambulance service licenses and vehicle permits. The Board reviewed lease agreements for the River Park Center, specifically with FB&F, LLC (d/b/a Stubbies Sports Bar) and Connect One, LLC. Other agenda items addressed ordinance authorizations for land acquisition, mental health service intergovernmental agreements, budget supplementals for the 4th quarter, and various land use resolutions, including an appeal of a variance request and an amendment to employee housing mitigation requirements.

The board conducted a regular meeting where they appointed the Chair and Vice-Chair, approved agricultural and outfitter leases, and authorized a grant application for a local intern program. Other key actions included approving ordinances related to land use code amendments, acquiring property for airport personnel housing, and authorizing various lease agreements. The board also held discussions regarding an ambulance facility open house, mental health service grants, and county representation on aging issues.

The meeting included a discussion regarding the update to the Buttermilk Parking Management Plan, which proposes new parking area designations, rate adjustments, and enforcement strategies for underutilized county-owned lots to improve mobility and use. Additionally, an update was provided on the Board of County Commissioners' worksession concerning Transferable Development Rights. Previous business items included the review and approval of 1041 regulations (Areas and Activities of State Interest Act) with specific exemptions for city utility projects.

The Board discussed and reviewed several agenda items, including the appointment of hearing officers for tax appeals and the establishment of a list of qualified arbitrators. Bylaws were amended for the Pitkin County Library Citizen Board and the Senior Services Council to include alternate members and clarify approval processes. The Board addressed applications for special event liquor licenses, reviewed intergovernmental agreements regarding public health planning, wildfire protection, and sheriff department operating plans. Additionally, the Board considered land use actions, including an ordinance for a restrictive covenant on an agricultural building and residential GMQS allotments.