La Plata County, CO
08/22/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 08/22/2024 15:53
Press Release for Board of County Commissioner's Week of August 26 - 30
MONDAY, August 26
8:00 a.m. - Tax & Finance Steering Committee Meeting
The board is invited to attend a virtual Tax & Finance Steering Committee meeting hosted by Colorado Counties, Inc. (CCI).
9:00 a.m. - Property Tax Legislation Meeting
The board is invited to attend a virtual Property Tax Legislation meeting hosted by Counties and Commissioners Acting Together (CCAT).
TUESDAY, August 27
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: Collective Bargaining Agreement with the Fraternal Order of Police and legal standards applicable to correctional institutions.
- 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: Collective Bargaining Agreement with the Fraternal Order of Police.
- Personnel matters pursuant to Colo. Rev. Stat. § 24-6-402(4)(f). Purpose: Legal Standards applicable to correctional institutions.
10:00 a.m. - Business Agenda Meeting
The Board will consider:
- Approval of county cash requirements as prepared and posted by the Finance Department and direct staff to publish.
- Approval of the renewal of a fermented malt beverage & wine license for Roadhouse Market.
- Approval of the ambulance service authorization to operate for Los Pinos Fire Protection District.
- Approval of the San Juan Basin Area Agency on Aging Proposal for Services for SFY 2024-2025.
- Approval of a La Plata County Election Services Intergovernmental Agreement with the Durango School District 9-R and the Board of County Commissioners of La Plata County, for the November 5, 2024 General Election.
- Ratification of the certification of the Abstract of Assessment report for 2024, certifying that the County Board of Equalization (CBOE) has concluded its hearings and that all valuation changes ordered by the CBOE have been incorporated therein.
- Consideration of Resolution 2024-31, amending the code of La Plata County, Colorado by the addition of Chapter 44, establishing impact fees for the capital facilities made necessary by new development in La Plata County.
- Consideration of Resolution No. 2024-32, referring to the registered electors of La Plata County, including the unincorporated areas and the municipalities of Bayfield and Ignacio, a question on the November 5, 2024 ballot authorizing the expanded use of its 2% lodger's tax by reallocating a portion of the current tax for childcare and affordable housing opportunities and needs.
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.
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 |
Access to the agenda packet, minutes, and recordings may be found at: https://www.co.laplata.co.us/meetings
WEDNESDAY, August 28
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 |
Access to the agenda packet, minutes, and recordings may be found at: https://www.co.laplata.co.us/meetings
6:00 p.m. - On the Road Meeting at Ignacio Community Library
The Board and county staff will meet with county residents for an informational meeting and to hear from residents on issues important to them. The meeting will be held at the Ignacio Community Library, located at 470 Goddard Ave.
THURSDAY, August 29
There are no public meetings scheduled for this day.
FRIDAY, August 30
11:30 a.m. - Counties and Commissioners Acting Together (CCAT) Lobby Contract Finalist Virtual Conversations
The Board is invited to attend a virtual meeting to meet the three finalists for the CCAT state lobbyist position.
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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