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Staff described the sketch as clustered development in which lots on the west side would border a golf course and connect to a sanitary sewer system while lots on the east side would use individual septic systems. The developer (Cody) said lots along the golf course would range from about a quarter acre to a half acre and that Cortez Sanitation would serve the west side but requires an upgraded line from the end of Golf Course Lane down to Empire. The developer said larger lots in the upper portion would remain on septic and the development would retain open pasture as open space with walking trails.

The plan calls for phase sequencing; presenters described Phase 1 as the southwest corner (about 57 lots) and Phase 2 directly to the north (about 46 lots). The developer said both Phase 1A and 1B could start simultaneously to provide different lot sizes; water service would be routed through Arrow Pointe and the existing 8‑inch main that Montezuma Water has in the area. Montezuma Water staff (via the developer) said the 8‑inch line cannot support full build‑out immediately but is expected to have sufficient capacity by the end of the year after planned work; the developer said hydrants could be fed from a 6‑inch line tied to that 8‑inch main.

Fire protection district staff reviewed the concept and reported no issues with terrain, access, ingress or egress; commissioners and the developer discussed adding gated fire access and looped access points where phases meet the golf course for emergency response. The developer said the roads within the subdivision would be privately owned and maintained by a homeowners association if the development remains in the county; covenants and an HOA were discussed as the mechanism to maintain private roads and community standards.

Commissioners and staff discussed possible annexation and curb/gutter/sidewalk obligations if parts of the development were annexed into the City of Cortez. The developer said he preferred to keep the project in the county to avoid city curb, gutter and sidewalk requirements; city planning has been engaged and discussed tradeoffs related to curb and gutter, sidewalks and turn lanes with county staff.

One commissioner made a disclosure of a financial interest: the commissioner said they retain a 50 percent ownership interest in AMC Development phases 4 and 5 and stated they had not discussed the current access proposal with the developer; the commissioner recused themselves from further involvement on that basis during the discussion. Commissioners stressed the need for strong public outreach: staff and the developer acknowledged public calls and said they will expand notification efforts because the plan has been in internal discussion for several months and will likely draw community interest.

No formal application decision or vote was taken at the workshop; staff characterized the presentation as a conceptual sketch plan and asked commissioners for feedback on the concept and phasing. The developer asked for input on road design, open space, lot sizes and potential sanitary sewer alignment. Staff noted the project would require future approvals — including utility upgrades, a final PUD submittal and potential agreements with Cortez Sanitation and Montezuma Water — before any building permits could be issued.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Montezuma County BOCC Workshop March 31, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Planning staff and the developer presented a preliminary planned unit development sketch plan proposing clustered lots, open space and phased infrastructure, and commissioners pressed for clear outreach and clarified utility constraints.","taxTitle","Montezuma County, Colorado","taxId",27581,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6619919,"County staff proposes one‑year general fund reserve target and two transfers ahead of next year’s budget",66,1052125,1118515,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2826873-8a57fde7e8c47abb958117c8b903420f&start=1052&end=1118","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2826873-8a57fde7e8c47abb958117c8b903420f/thumbnail_1052125.jpg","/articles/6619919/Montezuma-County/Colorado/County-staff-proposes-oneyear-general-fund-reserve-target-and-two-transfers-ahead-of-next-years-budget","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6619919-4a8b80b9630229e8fcf1479673220626/orig.mp4?Expires=1777098743&Signature=nAjpofLafRJ1XTRs-O26bYWZ2mSkSisjS-ftN8GncGZw~lNkP1CNd3r5XeyjatvjzHeUs1bDG1Z8eEW49o~KoLqIhOq7PzaB1rdZ6yRYkPkLjlelZ1-9TJYASsGH6A6IwFgVnfFlbVPQeT6PD2rBVVlbwHLbf0KaZRI2vop05pM8~Xx4xXUhPGt80TarsRgj5Pd3rkzqetoq1ScqjZ5PVLhbXOFD2AhjMeFpY3lAjwIn6gIxD0Nh9DKsx76NyyYrN9Nd-JhYFI-iJHFGOhdDw7dnJSDnlqxsvkQM1bc2h0~EgKeeNmpEGTf4OZDwzach7g3NPb8gSaCWMYdFCibWKg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","County staff presented a proposed resolution establishing guidance for the county’s general fund balance and informed the board of two transfers planned for consideration on the next agenda.

Staff said the resolution would set a target reserve equal to one year’s general fund expenses; using next year’s budget numbers, the target for the 2026 budget year was quoted at $16,319,000. Staff also told commissioners that two fund transfers would be on the agenda for formal action tomorrow: $1,000,000 to the contingency fund and $6,000,000 to the capital fund.

The presentation packaged the guidance as a tool for the administration and the budget committee to use in preparing the 2026 budget and subsequent years’ budgets, noting the dollar target will “float” with changes in budgeted expenses. Commissioners asked few questions; staff described the item as a matter that had been hashed over extensively and offered to answer follow‑up questions.

No formal vote on the resolution or the transfers occurred during the workshop; staff indicated the resolution and transfers would be on the next day’s agenda for formal board consideration. The presentation did not reference statutory citations, ordinance numbers, or a finalized resolution text during the discussion.","Staff presented a draft resolution setting a general fund reserve goal equal to one year of budgeted general fund expenses and noted two transfers on the upcoming agenda: $1 million to contingency and $6 million to the capital fund.",{"_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},6619924,"Montezuma County extension office seeks applicants as longtime member steps down",195,850680,1045880,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2826873-8a57fde7e8c47abb958117c8b903420f&start=850&end=1045","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2826873-8a57fde7e8c47abb958117c8b903420f/thumbnail_850680.jpg","/articles/6619924/Montezuma-County/Colorado/Montezuma-County-extension-office-seeks-applicants-as-longtime-member-steps-down","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6619924-88eca9f45c4fa1ddaa2550336d9de142/orig.mp4?Expires=1777098743&Signature=PpFBFVUKieWUZkSgSgi3T3s~kviu0L~vpLNe3~WUrLB4~LnW2gpAO6Sk51WV5~fxK1OOpreQoUA9vA81231Buy7d4LkKLHBOARiKuJXvgQq-RNj1~yIjvaV7W7e5xPRiCa81JdDO7nVmowUkyD2-qFPru2ecjE5PAUMm629FmijrjPLI9zHyFW456m8q0bDJd4OEHXTEjtuEasvbwuBkHGARnMiavtGVAoY7NYJ-PnEZnul3Db1pz3qfJYfA5dSwPfN42rnGeaRbj1zM9Wdb6ENypty3dIPdR9UF-nvnKieYSQMgLuIWbNuNAmSjGY3nGFZObWLX-ErInygN6MIw7A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Montezuma County Board of County Commissioners discussed openings on the county Extension Advisory Committee and a letter of intent from a current member seeking another term.

The county received a letter from Abdel Bridal indicating he wishes to serve a second term on the advisory committee; David Temple, a longtime member, will not seek another term after more than two decades of service, leaving one vacant seat. County Extension staff said bylaws now allow two consecutive three‑year terms followed by a one‑year break.

The advisory committee provides community input to the Extension Office on programs such as agriculture, 4‑H and family and consumer sciences. Staff said most lots are already filled and the committee now has a maximum size of seven members, and that members do not have to be appointed to every slot at all times.

Commissioners asked staff to publicize the remaining vacancy and encouraged residents who live in Montezuma County and have relevant program interests to attend a meeting or submit interest. No formal vote or appointment was recorded during the discussion.

Staff emphasized that the advisory role is primarily consultative — offering “eyes and ears” in the community to help shape Extension programming — and that committee members generally receive information about local research and outreach opportunities.

The board moved on to other agenda items after thanking staff for the update; no final appointment was announced at the meeting.","The county’s Extension Advisory Committee has one confirmed reappointment request and one remaining vacancy after a longtime member opted not to seek another term; staff urged outreach to local residents with interest in agriculture, 4‑H and family and consumer sciences.",{"_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},6619906,"County warns residents about impersonation; assessor’s field staff to display marked vehicles and ID",78,2815244,2893907,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2826873-8a57fde7e8c47abb958117c8b903420f&start=2815&end=2893","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2826873-8a57fde7e8c47abb958117c8b903420f/thumbnail_2815244.jpg","/articles/6619906/Montezuma-County/Colorado/County-warns-residents-about-impersonation-assessors-field-staff-to-display-marked-vehicles-and-ID","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6619906-a51c3fab0918413d2bc7038730354da4/orig.mp4?Expires=1777098743&Signature=I31cv7k0Pl9~GNwDD~EQNF-bM5a~SU8XHGgoJhqMLa~Y4HQMHC7Y6ULDQz~3-xwUstIWPUwtxHJE6np6WHTzLASa8oH~QIRLRYH07-qMs8Fg6w8lhExEIHbKIn1M115dN9rRtJ4VVCBKzEoBqIWyp3SAP~5GYCQwgso7revceV0dE6xojA9G3WkVf~geK4LXmRaJR9077cmrWt4sL~F9UF-7NorqDHIcuLj0bwKMKc6wa9rzqnM2sG7LKsxR-RSS941~79aBGbfTHbpotHu6hqvkdrm3nEahXLIeeFNWr9NHd4ppRKLX9CRd1WrJcat0XJaAjlxEax0l8zWDKo4PTg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","County officials warned the public about recent reports of people impersonating county staff and clarified how residents can identify legitimate assessor field staff.

A commissioner reported instances of people claiming to work for the assessor’s office or county commissioners approaching residents on weekends. County staff and the assessor’s office told the board that legitimate field staff will travel in vehicles marked with Montezuma County identification (black and white county vehicles), will carry visible county identification and will knock and introduce themselves when visiting properties for assessments. They emphasized assessors do not go to residences to collect taxes.

Staff also said that legitimate county assessment staff will not cover license plates and that vehicles used for assessments will be clearly marked. The board urged residents to ask for identification and to contact the county if they suspect impersonation or an unmarked vehicle is attempting to represent the assessor’s office.

Staff framed the message as a public‑safety and consumer‑protection announcement; the county plans internal reminders to assessor staff and outreach to the public so residents understand the correct procedures and how to verify personnel.","Commissioners relayed reports that people impersonating county staff have approached residents; the assessor’s office and county staff said field assessors will use marked Montezuma County vehicles, carry identification and are not collecting taxes.",{"_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},6619909,"County to correct earlier land exchange error involving Road 23; survey and amended resolution planned",499,2260910,2760723,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2826873-8a57fde7e8c47abb958117c8b903420f&start=2260&end=2760","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2826873-8a57fde7e8c47abb958117c8b903420f/thumbnail_2260910.jpg","/articles/6619909/Montezuma-County/Colorado/County-to-correct-earlier-land-exchange-error-involving-Road-23-survey-and-amended-resolution-planned","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6619909-9e9b9374c6a625d37b37a3461cd7adc1/orig.mp4?Expires=1777098743&Signature=B1d6fyjngBavF4NaRF6TTr-aSAy-mHjJLOktg-C~CmxnDutpu8bLszx4PF~5BneL0165lMVE~Px6uEmgRmt-ZmapxUjPx~~wyRc78SyXF9xP0DtIkZBRUhIhkw0cU7GSKqyyUo~ZtlldR7MdxkpfrG8afxZutt3mQy-HbuH5p30cg6eoYgeyhVpDubtw-86-xyIzk4yutzONTPjW~kBH80y5dN5FMFnKHJ2tuvii4ozPSKZvOrGONRU2-ntCr0rOvCyY7NE6ublnCPZTMt6MQivmRhLcI27nizpxdH2IicfgNnyZG~U0LNHY0gxgkgTGLH-veQmtp6mNwyvNNDAnxA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","County staff briefed the Board of County Commissioners about an apparent paperwork and survey discrepancy stemming from a 2012 land exchange that realigned Road 23 and Highway 184.

Staff said the 2012 resolution intended to transfer the former road alignment (shown in red on the meeting graphic) to a private property owner in exchange for land that became the relocated county road. In practice, county records show a small green triangular parcel (0.007 acres) was transferred to the private owner rather than the road segment intended in the original legal description. The triangle had been transferred to the county earlier by the Bureau of Reclamation and subsequently conveyed to the private owner.

Staff recommended the county clean up the chain of title so the owner receives a single, coherent legal description that includes the triangle and the intended road parcel. That will require a new survey and an amended resolution and deed work; staff said the county surveyor (Rita) will prepare the updated survey and that Gerald (who did the original work) will be referenced. Commissioners discussed the possibility of using an exemption amendment as a cleaner legal path and staff noted they will map the new legal description to match the original intent of the board.

No formal corrective deed or resolution was executed at the workshop; staff said they will pursue a full survey, amend the legal descriptions and prepare a revised resolution and deed once the survey is complete. Bureau of Reclamation interests and the irregular property lines mean the process may take time to complete.

Commissioners emphasized that the final road alignment as built is safer than the former alignment and that the paperwork correction is intended to clarify title and legal descriptions for the property owner’s future transactions.","Staff told commissioners a 2012 land exchange meant to transfer a former Road 23 alignment to a private owner did not fully match the board’s original intent; a small triangular parcel (0.007 acres) was transferred instead of the road portion and staff recommended a new survey and amended resolution to clean up the record.","actionData","errors"]

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