Regular Meeting Of The Board Of County Commissioners of June 17, 2025 at 1:30pm

* Executive Session – Special Agenda Topic

Pursuant to C.R.S. 24-6-402(4): The Board reserves the right to meet in executive session for any purposes allowed and announced prior to voting to enter into executive session.

This is an opportunity during the meeting for the public to address the Commissioners on any topic.  Please complete the Public Comment Form and submit to an Administrative Staff member prior to the beginning of the meeting.  Please keep your comments to three (3) minutes.  The Board is not required to discuss or reply to your comment.

This is a new application of a Hotel and Restaurant Liquor License for Faire Society LLC DBA Faire Society, located at 117 Navajo Trail Dr. Suite A Pagosa Springs, Colorado. This application has been completed, reviewed, applicants have submitted fingerprints to the CBI,  and the proper fees have been collected. The Sheriff’s Office has completed their background check and the Building Department has inspected the premises. The financial impact to the County is the fees paid per the County Fee Schedule and staff recommends approval of the new hotel & restaurant liquor license for Faire Society, LLC. 

This is a request for a ninety (90) day temporary Hotel and Restaurant Liquor Permit for Faire Society,  LLC located at 1117 Navajo Trail Dr. Unit A, Pagosa Springs, Colorado. A temporary permit will allow the restaurant to serve alcohol while waiting for the State to process their permanent license application. The financial impact to the County is the fees paid per the County Fee Schedule and staff recommends approval of the ninety (90) day temporary liquor permit.

This is a renewal of a Hotel & Restaurant liquor license for PSGC LLC doing business as Pagosa Springs Golf Club, located at 1 Pines Club  Place in Pagosa Springs, Colorado.  This renewal includes no changes.  The application is complete and the proper fees have been paid.  The Sheriff’s Office and the County Building Department have completed their inspections and found no issues.  The financial impact to the County is the fees paid per the County Fee Schedule and staff recommends approval of this liquor license renewal.  Responsible Staff:  Tonya McCann, Liquor Licensing Agent.

This is a renewal of a retail liquor store license for Old West Spirits LLC. doing business as Old West Spirits located at 10 Solomon Dr, Suite C, located in Pagosa Springs, Colorado.  This renewal includes no changes.  The application is complete and the proper fees have been paid.  The Sheriff’s Office and the County Building Department have completed their inspections and found no issues.  The financial impact to the County is the fees paid per the County Fee Schedule and staff recommends approval of this liquor license renewal.  Responsible Staff:  Tonya McCann, Liquor Licensing Agent.

This is a renewal of a Retail Optional Premises Cultivation License for J and J Enterprises Inc. dba Random Precision located at 235 Bastille Drive in Pagosa Springs, Colorado. This renewal includes no changes. The application is complete and the proper fees have been paid. The Sheriff’s Office, County Building Department and Fire Protection District have all completed their inspections and found no issues. The financial impact to the County is the fees paid per the County Fee Schedule and staff recommends approval of this marijuana license renewal.

This request is to consider a Resolution authorizing the consolidation of Lots 9 and 10, Block 11, Pagosa In The Pines, according to the plat thereof filed March 13, 1970, as Reception Nos. 73014 thru 73027, in the office of the Clerk and Recorder, Archuleta County, Colorado, to become Lot 9X, also known by address as: 130 E Golf Place, Owned by Jenneye Shugar and Norman M. Shugar. The impact to the County budget includes fees paid per the County Fee Schedule, generally balanced by a reduction of property taxes.  This consolidation has been reviewed by the Staff and is recommended for approval.

This letter provides the Board of County Commissioners’ support of appointing Connie Cook to the Southwest Regional Emergency Medical and Trauma Advisory Council. 

This letter is to the Colorado Department of Health Care Policy and Financing asking for their consideration of a grant submitted by the Archuleta County Department of Human Services.

This agenda item is to consider and approve an employment agreement with the County Attorney, Cathleen Giovannini.

In June 2021, the Board of County Commissioners (the “BoCC”) approved an Agreement to Award Incentive to Maintain Lewis Street Apartments as Affordable Housing (attached).  Section 1.b. of the Agreement states that an annual report shall be provided to the BoCC setting forth the rental rate for each unit at the property at 303 S. 7th Street and at 311 S. 7^th Street  compared to the 100% of the AMI for Archuleta County.  Upon receipt of the report and full payment of the real estate taxes, a refund of the county portion of the tax bill shall be sent to the property owner.  The refund will come from the overages recognized by Archuleta County from the fees on short-term rentals.  HO Enterprises LLC/OH Pagosa, LLC has provided the report, and this agenda item is to request a refund of the County Portion of the 2023 and 2024 real estate taxes paid.

On May 5, 2025, the State of Colorado disbursed $58,399.00 to Archuleta County, under Title I of the Secure Rural Schools Act (SRS). Under Title I, the funds must be spent on road and school programs with Archuleta County. Each year, a decision must be made regarding how much of the funding will be retained by the County, versus given to the public schools. Current rules require that a minimum of 25% be given to public schools. Today, we are seeking a decision on the allocation of these funds. The County gains nothing by allocating SRS funding to Road & Bridge. If the County allocates the full amount to the public schools, they gain, while the County loses nothing. Staff recommends allocating the full amount of 2025 SRS funding to the public schools serving students within the County.

This item is the recommendation to award funds from the first round of application for the Archuleta County Main Street Grant Program.