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Regular Meeting of the Board of County Commissioners for September 2, 2025 at 1:30 p.m.
ARCHULETA COUNTY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
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Meeting ID 910 9814 1147 – Passcode 4141885
CALL TO ORDER THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF SEPTEMBER 2, 2025 at 1:30 P.M.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
MOMENT OF SILENCE
DISCLOSURES AND/OR CONFLICTS OF INTEREST
APPROVAL OR ADJUSTMENTS TO AGENDA
NEW BUSINESS
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Consideration of Approval of a Secured Transportation Service License Application from Axis Health System with Three Vehicle Permits
This is an application for a Secure Transportation Service license for Southwest Colorado Mental Health Center dba Axis Health System located at 1125 Three Springs Blvd. in Durango, Colorado. Included with this agenda item are applications for three (3) vehicle permits for Axis Health System. In accordance with state statute and 6 CCR 1011-4, the license and permits will allow Axis Health System to provide urgent transportation services within the boundaries of Archuleta County to individuals experiencing a behavioral health crisis. The vehicles have passed inspection, all documentation has been properly submitted and the proper fees have been paid. Staff recommends approval of this secure transportation service license with three vehicle permits.Tonya McCann
Executive Assistant/Paralegal -
Consideration of Approval of a Secured Transportation Service License Application from Guardian Transport & Security LLC with Two Vehicle Permits
This is an application for a Secure Transportation Service license for Guardian Transport & Security LLC, located at 544 Hemlock Dr. in Fruita, Colorado, with offices in Durango and Grand Junction. Included with this agenda item are applications for two (2) vehicle permits for Guardian Transport & Security. In accordance with state statute and 6 CCR 1011-4, the license and permits will allow Guardian Transport & Security to provide urgent transportation services within the boundaries of Archuleta County to individuals experiencing a behavioral health crisis. The vehicles have passed inspection, all documentation has been properly submitted and the proper fees have been paid. Staff recommends approval of this secure transportation service license with two vehicle permits.Tonya McCann
Executive Assistant/Paralegal -
Consideration of Approval of a Public Contract for Services with Economic Consultants Oregon, Ltd. dba ECOnorthwest
This Public Contract for Services is for the creation of the Regional Housing Strategy Plan, creating a practical, implementation-focused Housing Action Plan that meets Colorado SB 24-174 requirements. The amount of funds appropriated for this Contract is sixty thousand dollars ($60,000.00) to be reimbursed by the State of Colorado through the Housing Planning Grant Program.Mike Torres
Interim County Manager -
Consideration of the Appointment of a Budget Officer
Pursuant to C.R.S. 27-1-104, the governing body of each local government shall designate or appoint a person to prepare the annual budget for submittal to that governing body. The County Manager has historically been appointed as the Budget Officer for Archuleta County.Mike Torres
Interim County Manager
EXECUTIVE SESSION
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.
PUBLIC COMMENTS FROM THE FLOOR OR ONLINE
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.