La Plata County, CO
10/11/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 10/11/2024 13:46
Press Release for Board of County Commissioner's Week of October 14 - October 18, 2024
MONDAY, October 14
9:00 a.m. - Colorado Counties Inc. (CCI) Public Lands Member County Meeting
The Board will attend the virtual CCI Public Lands member county meeting to discuss and approve the budget and dues for the upcoming year.
1:00 p.m. - Board of County Commissions (BoCC) Budget Review Work Session
The Board will discuss the 2025 budget for the BoCC cost center.
Listen online or by phone as follows:
Online (computer or smartphone): https://zoom.us/j/819094582
Or by telephone: Dial (if the number is busy, dial the next number):
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| 1-669-900-9128 | |
| 1-312-626-6799 | |
| 1-646-558-8656 | |
| 1-253-215-8782 | |
| 1-301-715-8592 | |
| Webinar ID: | 819 094 582 |
TUESDAY, October 15
8:30 a.m. - Executive Session
Pursuant to Colorado Revised Statute § 24-6-402 (4), upon the affirmative vote of two-thirds of the quorum present, the La Plata County Board of County Commissioners will hold an executive session to discuss the following matters:
- For purposes of the Board receiving legal advice on specific legal questions pursuant to Colo. Rev. Stat. § 24-6-402(4)(b). Purpose: Permitted expenditures of County funds based on County authority and Constitutional provisions.
- Determining positions relative to matters that may be subject to negotiations; developing strategy for negotiations; and instructing negotiators pursuant to Colo. Rev. Stat. § 24-6-402(4)(e). Purpose: Proposed grant contract with the Southern Ute Indian Tribe for grant funding for last mile broadband installation in the Rafter J subdivision and professional service agreement with HomesFund regarding administration of the La Plata County Employer Assisted Housing Program.
10:00 a.m. Planning Agenda Meeting
The Board will consider:
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Project #2023-0065. Columbine Base Area Expansion Preliminary Plan
Expansion/ redevelopment of an existing developed area to include a new 5,625 square foot structure to house ski area operations such as offices and a locker room. 23 Purgatory Blvd., Durango, CO 81301 -
Project #2024-0061. Fidelity Towers Forest Lakes Monopole Preliminary Plan
A development application for a 150' telecommunications tower with visible antennas attached to a monopole per land use code section 73-21. TBD CR 502, Bayfield, CO 81122
Important Public Participation Information:
All Board of County Commissioner meetings will be offered in-person and online with Zoom access. Audio access is available with a computer or tablet or by phone. Remote meeting access can be found below.
Special Business Agenda Meeting (Immediately following the Planning Meeting)
The Board will consider:
- Approval of a letter of support for Mountain Studies Institute's application for a Colorado State Forest Service Forest Restoration and Wildfire Risk Mitigation grant for capacity funding.
- Consideration of Resolution 2024-38 in support of Amendment G - Modify Property Tax Exemption for Veterans with Disabilities.
- Consideration of Resolution 2024-39 in support of Amendment K - Modify Constitutional Election Deadlines.
Participate online or by phone as follows:
Online (computer or smartphone): https://zoom.us/j/819094582
Or by telephone: Dial (if the number is busy, dial the next number):
| US | 1-346-248-7799 |
| 1-669-900-9128 | |
| 1-312-626-6799 | |
| 1-646-558-8656 | |
| 1-253-215-8782 | |
| 1-301-715-8592 | |
| Webinar ID: | 819 094 582 |
WEDNESDAY, October 16
8:30 a.m. - Board Discussion Time
The Commissioners will meet with staff in the Board Room to discuss various issues. An agenda for this meeting will be posted by Tuesday morning at: http://laplatacountyco.iqm2.com/Citizens/calendar.aspx
Listen online or by phone as follows:
Online (computer or smartphone): https://zoom.us/j/819094582
Or by telephone: Dial (if the number is busy, dial the next number):
| US | 1-346-248-7799 |
| 1-669-900-9128 | |
| 1-312-626-6799 | |
| 1-646-558-8656 | |
| 1-253-215-8782 | |
| 1-301-715-8592 | |
| Webinar ID: | 819 094 582 |
1:00 p.m. - 2025 Budget Discussion Work Session
The Commissioners will meet with staff to discuss modifications to the 2025 Budget.
Listen online or by phone as follows:
Online (computer or smartphone): https://zoom.us/j/819094582
Or by telephone: Dial (if the number is busy, dial the next number):
| US | 1-346-248-7799 |
| 1-669-900-9128 | |
| 1-312-626-6799 | |
| 1-646-558-8656 | |
| 1-253-215-8782 | |
| 1-301-715-8592 | |
| Webinar ID: | 819 094 582 |
THURSDAY, October 17
3:00 p.m. - Commissioner Church Community Office Hours
Commissioner Clyde Church will hold community office hours at the Marvel Grange on Thursday, October 17th from 3:00 - 5:00 p.m. for members of the public to discuss county issues of interest or concern. The Marvel Grange is located at 217 CR 133A.
FRIDAY, October 18
There are no public meetings scheduled for this day.
For additional information regarding this press release, please contact Ted Holteen at (970) 382-6265. All meetings are held in the Board Room of the La Plata County Administration Building, 1101 E. 2nd Avenue, Durango, unless otherwise specified. La Plata County provides reasonable accommodation to persons with disabilities to enable their full participation in public meetings. In addition, language translation is provided for the Board's Business and Planning Agenda meetings upon request (by 9:00 a.m. on the Friday prior to the Tuesday meeting). Translation is provided by a third party as a public service and is dependent upon their availability; due to the nuances in translating, slight differences may exist and translation is not legally binding. For special assistance, call La Plata County Administration, 970-382-6210.
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