BOCC Minutes October 20th, 2026

PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

MONTEZUMA COUNTY, COLORADO

October 20, 2026

STATE OF COLORADO           )

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COUNTY OF MONTEZUMA   )

At a regular meeting of the Board of Commissioners, Montezuma County, Colorado, held on Tuesday October 20, 2026, at the Montezuma County Administration building in Cortez, Colorado, there were present:

Jim Candelaria, Chairman

Kent Lindsay, Vice Chairman

Gerald Koppenhafer, Commissioner of Deeds

Interim Administrator, Travis Anderson

Stephen Tarnowski, County Attorney

Kim Percell, County Cler

Deputy Clerk Jerri Frizzell

CHAIRMAN CANDELARIA opened the meeting of October 20, 2026 with the Pledge of Allegiance.

MINUTES: Commissioner Koppenhafer moved to approve the Proceedings of the Board of County Commissioners for Montezuma County, held on Tuesday, October 13, 2026 as presented.  The motion was seconded by Commissioner Lindsay and carried.

DELETIONS/CHANGE TO AGENDA:

BOARD OF COUNTY HEALTH: From Public Health Laurel Schafer along with Daniel Osborn Environmental Health Specialist, met with the Commissioners to consider evidence regarding a possible violation of state and local On-site Wastewater Treatment System (OWTS) regulations at the following property: 29181 Road J.6, Cortez, Colorado 81321.  Property owner Nelson Smith Jr. and Nelson Smith Sr. were present. The Commissioners agreed to postpone the discussion until November 17,2026 at 9:00am.

PUBLIC COMMENT: Public comment was made by Alan Maez.

CONSENT AGENDA: Commissioner Lindsay moved to approve the consent agenda which contains approval for the Patrol and Detention Deputy Lateral or Rehire and Sign on Bonus Proposal. Second by Commissioner Koppenhafer and carried. (see attachment)

Item(s) Needing Individual Consideration:

DISCUSSION: A Discussion was held related to Ordinance Regulating the Weight of Trucks Using, Roads and Establishing A Permit System for Overweight Trucks. (see attachment) (No action was taken at this time)

RESOLUTION: Commissioner Koppenhafer moved to approve Resolution 12-2026 of the Board of County Commissioners of Montezuma County, Adopting Public Hearing Procedures for Written Comments During Land Use and Development Applications. Second by Commissioner Lindsay. (See attachment)

PUBLIC HEARING: It being the time set aside a public hearing is held for review and determination regarding a proposed High Impact Permit & Special Use Permit Application, submitted by Ruby Rose, LLC; agent: Bonny Wayman on property located at 37951 Hwy 184, Mancos, CO, consisting of 20.22 acres, more or less, west of Road 38.7, east of Hwy 184, situated in Section 11, Township 36N, Range 14W, N.M.P.M. The roll was called, the public notice read, and the proceedings were recorded for the record. Agent Bonny Wayman was present. Planning Director, Don Haley along with Assistant, S. Jane Duncan presented the details of the application and the findings of the Planning and Zoning Commission.  Commissioner Candelaria opened the hearing to public comment. Public comments were made by Allen Maez, Ashton Devillier, Ron Mccoy and David Thorton. After no further public comment that portion of the hearing was closed.  After hearing all the evidence presented Commissioner Koppenhafer moved to approve this proposed High Impact Permit & Special Use Permit Application, submitted by Ruby Rose, LLC, on property consisting of 20.22 acres, more or less, west of Road 38.7, east of Hwy 184, located at 37951 Hwy 184, Mancos, CO. Second by Commissioner Lindsay and carried. (See attachment) Commissioner Candelaria closed hearing.

PLANNING: Planning Director, Don Haley along with Assistant, S. Jane Duncan presented a mylar for signatures submitted by Cody & Ashlynn Likes and Deric & Alana Klase-Freeman, on properties located at 20839 Road 20 & 20700 Hwy 491, Lewis, CO, consisting of 3.57 & 52.96 acres, more or less, both located north of Hwy 491, west of Road 20, situated in Sections 35 Township 38N, Range 17W, N.M.P.M.

COUNTY ATTORNEY REPORT: County Attorney, Stephen Tarnowski, gave an update on the Ironwood Property case, reported he had been working with the Planning Department on the proposed short-term rental ordinance and the proposed Planning Procedure Resolution and the Leaf Properties.

COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR REPORT: Interim Administrator Travis Anderson invited Undersheriff Cox to give an update on the Dog Program. Interim Administrator Travis Anderson presented for approval a Change Order for Road 25 184 Intersection project. Commissioner Lindsay moved that we approve the Change Order for Road 25 184 Intersection CDOT AP 526010/526C. Second by Commissioner Koppenhafer and carried.

COUNTY CLERK & RECORDER: Deputy Clerk Frizzell   had nothing to report.

COUNTY COMMISSIONER REPORT: Topics within the Commissioners’ reports included:

Commissioner Koppenhafer reported he had a fantastic week riding his horse and gathering cows.

Commissioner Lindsay reported he had attended the Cortez City Council meeting and reported the Council approved our agreement for using IT services.

Commissioner Candelaria reported meeting with attorneys and attending court and was at the Colorado Fire Commission meeting.

MOTION TO ADJOURN: Commissioner Lindsay moved to adjourn, seconded by Commissioner Koppenhafer and carried.

CORRESPONDENCE:

ADJOURNED: 10:33 a.m.

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Clerk                   October 20, 2026                             Chairman