YouTube: Montezuma County BOCC Meeting April 14, 2026

Montezuma County Board of County Commissioners

Regular Meeting Agenda

Date: April 14, 2026
Start Time: 9:00 a.m.

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Call Meeting to Order:

Approval of Minutes:

Planning

9:00 a.m.

Notice is hereby given that the Montezuma County Board of County Commissioners will hold a
Public Hearing for review and determination regarding a proposed
Single Lot Development & AR3-9 Rezoning Application, submitted by
Sharon Palmer; agent: Brian McLaughlin, on property located at
6015 Hwy 160-491, Cortez, CO, consisting of approximately 7 acres,
located north of Road F, west of Hwy 160-491, situated in Section 9, Township 35N, Range 16W, N.M.P.M.

The hearing will be held Tuesday, April 14, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. in the Commissioner’s Hearing Room,
Montezuma County Administrative Offices, 109 W. Main, Cortez, CO.

Other items may be discussed.

Deletions/Changes to Agenda:

Public Comment

The Public Comment portion of the agenda provides the public an opportunity to speak to the Board
about issues that are not on the main agenda. Testimony relating to scheduled agenda
items will not be allowed during Public Comment.

Rules of decorum will be strictly enforced. Outbursts and interruptions—including
shouting, clapping, booing, laughing, or other reactions—are prohibited. Comments may only be made
by Montezuma County residents who have been recognized by the Chair, are speaking into the microphone,
and have stated their name and address for the record.

Each person will have 3 minutes to comment. No speaker may yield time to another.
Comments shall be directed only to the Board. No comments or questions shall be directed to staff or
other members of the public.

Consent Agenda

The Consent Agenda allows the Board to focus on more complex items. These items are generally
non‑controversial and may be approved by a single motion. Any item may be removed and addressed
individually if necessary.

• Approval of Contract addendum, 2210 Cortez Fiber Management contract
• Decision and Possible Approval of Secure Rural Schools Funding Allocation for 2026
• Possible decision on use of Secure Rural Schools Title III funding for personal protective equipment for the Sheriff’s Office
• Decision and possible signature/authorization to apply for the Court Security Grant
• Decision and Possible signing of Letter of Support for Upper Road 42 Water Project
• Approval of use of Annex for Heritage Fundraising banquet

Item(s) Needing Individual Consideration:

Pursuant to C.R.S. Section 24‑6‑402(4)(b), the Board may move into executive session for the purpose
of receiving legal advice from counsel on any item appearing before the Board on this agenda.

County Attorney Report:

County Administrator Reports:

County Clerk & Recorder Report:

Commissioners’ Reports:

Adjourn:

In addition, the Board of County Commissioners shall conduct such further business as may come before
said meeting.

Please Note: Except for the start time and public hearings, all other times are approximate only.