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The board approved class A secure transportation service licenses and type 1 vehicle permits for Good Kind Transportation Service LLC (2018 Ford Explorer), Biscena Transport LLC (2019 Ford Explorer), AM Glory LLC (2019 Ford Explorer) and SecureMed Transportation LLC (2017 Ford Taurus). The board also approved a class B secure transport license and a type 2 vehicle permit for Kind Heart Transport LLC (2015 Toyota RAV). Each license and permit motion passed by roll call; all commissioners voted aye on each item.

Separately, the board appointed Sue Schlessinger to the John C. Fremont Library District Board of Trustees for a term expiring Dec. 31, 2028, and Jean Edwards to a term expiring Dec. 31, 2029. Both appointments passed by unanimous roll call votes.

Ending: Licenses and permits will be recorded in county licensing files and library district appointments will be transmitted to the John C. Fremont Library District for onboarding.
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Public Health staff — including Public Health Director Paula Buzer, Supervisor RN Cheyenne McGinnis and Finance Administrator Autumn Deaver — presented the National Public Health Week proclamation, noting the 30th anniversary of the observance and emphasizing the role of public health in disease prevention, emergency response and community resilience. The commissioners praised the department’s outreach and engagement work.

Members of the county’s Family Assessment and Response (FAR) team presented the Child Abuse Prevention Month proclamation and described local outreach efforts. The proclamation highlighted pinwheels and blue ribbons as national awareness symbols, urged residents to report suspected abuse to Fremont County Department of Human Services or by calling the statewide hotline (recorded in the proclamation), and asked citizens to support policies and programs that strengthen child wellbeing.

Motions to adopt both proclamations passed by unanimous roll call votes. For National Public Health Week, the motion to proclaim April 7–13 passed with Commissioners Bell, McFaul and Grantham voting aye. The motion proclaiming April as Child Abuse Prevention and Awareness Month also passed unanimously.

Ending: The county will post the proclamations and encouraged residents to participate in local public health and child welfare awareness activities during April.","The Fremont County Board of County Commissioners proclaimed April 7–13, 2025, National Public Health Week and proclaimed April 2025 as Child Abuse Prevention and Awareness Month; both proclamations passed by unanimous vote.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6625070,"Fremont County finance officer reports early 2025 sales‑tax receipts below 2024, officials say trend not yet definitive",403,208000,611000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2762883-aec533b26c77851f399950550aeeabaf&start=208&end=611","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2762883-aec533b26c77851f399950550aeeabaf/thumbnail_208000.jpg","/articles/6625070/Fremont-County/Colorado/Fremont-County-finance-officer-reports-early-2025-salestax-receipts-below-2024-officials-say-trend-not-yet-definitive","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6625070-04f461fcb2ec7ee8ff805761d0b745ff/orig.mp4?Expires=1770437775&Signature=PUZuvL-YusBK9WLndjRAdOyoboUCwGHLtGlN5LGPhESu7LLsQ74jLYy~~AHLpA1Z1UE~3GQZsIaxYh8-79PWVuoCVRIuIhyNJND7g-QiX4IH0l5dfi1H7dSZXP3gIe0skSmTKmH~REYUZdmLVLTPscrbs4-tycmNLE6qFtnvb7Nq1v4rMN4WTVvkyB0LYB6N9uaDogfLUVtLGOX6WH3gyxMgwopmoGpXByNj7wvGK--DNwo9qdzWL1~QEgmCN8n27ILpng-rJWTuYbc3HjUQTuaae~s2H81mrbg6YSJyvfG6RFCW4slf6xn1n3VzabB0WjMYtdPhkxFNzzzzrVUq2g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","County Budget and Finance Officer Sean Sutton gave the board an early 2025 sales and use tax update, telling commissioners that January retail sales tax collections totaled $650,653 — $34,561 less than January 2024 and $49,347 below the county’s adopted 2025 budget baseline.

Sutton also reported auto‑use sales tax and lodging tax figures. Auto‑use sales tax for January was $110,659, down $34,745 from 2024; combined January and February auto‑use collections were $212,554 year‑to‑date, $30,189 less than the same period in 2024 but slightly ahead of budget by $54. The lodging tax year‑to‑date collections were small in the off‑season (monthly reporting is quarterly for lodging) and therefore behind budget near the start of the year.

Sutton and commissioners emphasized that a single month’s numbers are not determinative and reiterated that the county budgets conservatively and tracks receipts over the course of the year. “While we start off a little bit slow, this is pretty normal for Fremont County,” Sutton said, noting seasonal visitor patterns to the Royal Gorge as temperatures warm.

Commissioners also discussed long‑term trends and cautioned against overreacting to one month’s decline. One commissioner observed the steady growth of prior years may be flattening and that the county’s conservative budgeting approach is designed to absorb such variability.

Ending: County staff will continue to monitor collections throughout 2025 and report to the board as additional monthly and quarterly data become available.","Budget and Finance Officer Sean Sutton reported January retail sales tax collections of $650,653, down $34,561 from January 2024 and behind the 2025 budget by $49,347. Commissioners and staff said seasonal patterns and quarterly lodging tax timing make it too early to read a full trend.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6625075,"Commissioners award asphalt, emulsion and dust‑suppression bids; reject rock aggregate bids and order rebid",428,2319000,2747000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2762883-aec533b26c77851f399950550aeeabaf&start=2319&end=2747","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2762883-aec533b26c77851f399950550aeeabaf/thumbnail_2319000.jpg","/articles/6625075/Fremont-County/Colorado/Commissioners-award-asphalt-emulsion-and-dustsuppression-bids-reject-rock-aggregate-bids-and-order-rebid","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6625075-db177476f687ceda91fdc5e76ca85254/orig.mp4?Expires=1770437775&Signature=VyPOBYwAs9UxLWVXO1berHg-bSGNX--0EBup20iaB8a1ViYOvjO-mGip0bbYlktA37ZkwQisTLVlGiTYemCYCFVF3DDQO0GKehknH1USZgy9wWRHffTIbxae5EQTyFmE7Ar5N~G6WQVjJ8evXOtOEpPtdebYTGg4U-~MRTj41EZj79Of-8Dr6p41-89aPmNTl6Hf~~OtFgrOqGo0rbpwxS0FmAAy6iHxVJg3tnEJovz39o93mMtGV6DtNoFFz9~jOJKyczT9oLnd3SnmYFjHbqGoE5BW5Eh6jBQHxFJcOpDQyb4AgliNTMSv4Cu0BeJRN6OjNVYeYq04j161lZpmKA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Fremont County commissioners approved awards for asphalt, emulsion and dust‑suppression materials and directed the Department of Transportation to rebid rock aggregate after county staff said rock prices rose by about 26 percent.

Fremont County DOT Director Michael Witt presented the bid results and recommendations. The board voted to award the half‑inch standard asphalt mix to United Companies at $82 per ton, with the county picking up material at the supplier. The board also approved a dust‑suppression product at $1.01 per gallon to be supplied from GMCO’s Florence storage yard and a CRS‑2P emulsion purchase from Suncor Energy at $2.78 per gallon to be picked up at the Pueblo plant.

Witt told commissioners that material costs rose across the board in 2025: asphalt prices increased roughly 8 percent, dust suppressant prices about 11 percent, and rock aggregate bids about 26 percent. He recommended rejecting the three‑quarter‑inch and half‑inch aggregate chip‑rock bids and rebidding both sizes because the higher price would force cancellation or reduction of planned chip‑seal and contract projects.

The board voted unanimously to approve the individual awards and to reject and rebid the aggregate bids. Vote tallies for the awards and the rebid motion were unanimous.

The DOT noted that picking up materials from suppliers rather than accepting delivery remained more cost‑effective for the county. DOT staff said project scheduling would be adjusted if rebid results do not yield lower aggregate prices.

Ending: Department of Transportation staff will rebid the aggregate chip rock and report back with results; awarded suppliers will be notified and projects scheduled to proceed with material pick‑up arrangements.","Fremont County Department of Transportation recommended multiple awards for road construction materials and urged rebidding of aggregate rock after a 26% price increase. The Board approved awards for asphalt, emulsion and dust suppressant and unanimously voted to reject and rebid aggregate chip rock bids.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6625081,"Fremont County commissioners table Penrose RV and boat storage development after staff recommends denial; applicant to redesign",2576,2919000,5495000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2762883-aec533b26c77851f399950550aeeabaf&start=2919&end=5495","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2762883-aec533b26c77851f399950550aeeabaf/thumbnail_2919000.jpg","/articles/6625081/Fremont-County/Colorado/Fremont-County-commissioners-table-Penrose-RV-and-boat-storage-development-after-staff-recommends-denial-applicant-to-redesign","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6625081-9e321f1979763ebdca395f61b0ef2a92/orig.mp4?Expires=1770437775&Signature=U7hnCu8ejKbDcB7WYODcjupQd6P7CBVKYH7csaf52HM6oU1bbdbJK~rV6pcY0M~9kb7-tQ~-Mp8YsMbMSVGA7Ikq6ChPE2M5O7fSv1mS0iKPsLGPxqQPhjcUhBxrShcALD0mCPjdJNObRN8PsHG6DGMmDawoIknF7slLOkCPAuYvEqGZmh7ywhTXD0LK~4-LaYkvf8-YAgbW6aDt608Oon18hwlzWGrlBqb6y7BwXHc1~stKupXxTsn~Z2eTNoFivOtScdDxc9Lavp88uf6gnV-aeDE0z8OkgdEXYiD~q3oO3DiebD2DdsRzNe0HEM28vIYXseJWfEMDYa3dHBFZyQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Fremont County commissioners on Tuesday tabled a decision on CDP 24-001, the Penrose RV and Boat Storage commercial development plan, to the board’s May 13 meeting so the applicant can revise the proposal to meet county regulations.

Planning staff had recommended denial, saying the applicant had created an unnecessary hardship and that the proposal failed to meet multiple provisions of the Fremont County Zoning Resolution, including setback and procedural requirements. The Planning Commission, by contrast, had recommended unanimous approval but noted questions about its authority to act on certain variances.

Planning and zoning staff told the commissioners the property, at 17225 State Highway 115, covers 1.36 acres and is currently zoned business. The application proposes pre‑engineered metal storage units for recreational vehicles and boats, with 24/7 self‑storage access via personal gate codes. The department’s written report cited Fremont County Zoning Resolution section 7.4 (BOSA powers) and section 8.14.0.4.1 as reasons for recommending denial. Planning staff said a hazardous‑spill cleanup procedure was missing from the hazardous‑spill plan submitted, and the department recommended denial of a sanitation waiver request.

Penny Johnson of Beaver Park Water, speaking during public comment, said the ditch easement adjacent to the site includes a 60‑foot easement (30 feet from centerline both ways) and expressed concern about permanent structures and trash entering the water: “Our main concern was that we have a 60 foot easement on the canal, 30 feet from center, both ways, and we just, no permanent structures can be put on that, we need to have access at that, you know, 365 days a year in case we have any problems.”

Applicant representatives and civil engineers said earlier designs had encroached on the ditch easement and that subsequent plans removed that encroachment. The applicant team told the board they will provide a porta‑potty plan to satisfy the sanitation contingency and add a noxious‑weed control plan; staff noted a fire hydrant is shown on the plan but a hazardous‑spill cleanup procedure is still required.

Commissioners discussed safety concerns tied to the property’s access on State Highway 115. One commissioner said he had a verbal discussion with Colorado Department of Transportation staff indicating access might be changed from restricted to full movement, but added that he did not have that in writing and that the current plan — a gated entrance requiring users to stop — could create safety risks for customers with large trailers if left‑out movements are prohibited.

Commissioners also expressed concern about the use of variances. Planning staff concluded that the proposed front‑yard variance — BOZA granted a reduction of the required 40‑foot setback down to 10 feet adjacent to State Highway 115 — did not meet the zoning resolution’s criteria because the owner had created the hardship. Several commissioners said the lot could be redeveloped to meet setbacks, even if that reduced the number of rentable units.

After an extended discussion, a motion to table CDP 24‑001 to the May 13 Board of County Commissioners meeting at 9 a.m. passed unanimously. Commissioners voted: Dwayne Bell, aye; Commissioner McFaul, aye; Commissioner Grantham, aye. The board specified the public hearing would not reopen at that meeting; the application will return on the old‑business agenda after the applicant submits revised plans and staff has time to review them.

What’s next: planning staff listed contingencies they would require if the board ultimately approves the project, including a hazardous‑spill cleanup procedure, an approved noxious‑weed control plan, CDOT access permit documentation, and denial of the sanitation waiver unless a porta‑potty/approved sanitation plan is filed and accepted by Public Health. The applicant said it would work with the county and return with revised plans for the May 13 meeting.

Ending: The board’s decision to table gives the applicant roughly 30 days to redesign the plan and provide the outstanding contingency items. Planning staff will review the revised submission and include it in the May 13 packet if received in time.","County planning staff recommended denying a commercial development plan for a proposed RV and boat storage facility on State Highway 115 in Penrose, citing zoning setbacks and missing contingency items. The Board of County Commissioners voted unanimously to table the application to May 13 to allow the applicant time to redesign the proposal.","actionData","errors"]

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