Town of Ignacio

The agenda includes the administration of oaths of office for newly elected members and the appointment of a Mayor Pro Tem. Staff reports will be provided by the Police Department, Public Works, Clerk/Treasurer, Town Manager, and the Attorney. Unfinished business includes a housing update, adoption of international building codes, and a resolution for a hazard mitigation plan. New business covers reappointments for appointed positions, various board and district appointments, a liquor license renewal, planning commission applications, signature authority designation, and ordinance updates regarding fines and fees. The meeting will conclude with executive sessions concerning property acquisition and legal advice on water and wastewater contracts.

The board meeting agenda includes the administration of oaths of office for the Mayor and several Trustees, followed by proclamations and the appointment of a Mayor Pro Tem. Key business items involve an update on the Rock Creek Housing project, the adoption of building code amendments, and a hazard mitigation plan update. The board will also handle various board appointments, a liquor license renewal, and the review of planning commission applications. Additionally, the agenda covers designated signature authority for specific accounts and new fines and fees for the police department, concluding with executive sessions regarding property acquisition and legal advice on water and waste water contracts.

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.