The Huerfano County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) convened on September 30, 2025, to address several key agenda items, including grant approvals and financial reports. The meeting commenced with a motion that was unanimously passed, setting a collaborative tone for the discussions ahead.

One of the primary topics was the request for the award of a Brownfield cleanup grant from the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment. This grant, amounting to $178,350, is designated for asbestos and lead abatement at the Fox Bay site in Rosenberg. The project is a response to contamination identified during a Phase 2 construction project. After a brief discussion, the motion to accept the grant was approved with all commissioners voting in favor.

Following the grant discussion, the commissioners reviewed the September vendor loan report, which totaled $56,948.08. A motion to approve this financial report was also passed unanimously, indicating the board's commitment to maintaining fiscal responsibility.

The meeting then shifted to the cost allocation plan for fiscal year 2026, which is crucial for determining how much grant administration funding is allocated to the county. The plan outlines the indirect costs associated with managing federal grants. After a detailed explanation of the plan's significance, a motion to accept the 2024 cost allocation plan was made and passed without opposition.

As the meeting progressed, the commissioners moved on to correspondence, which included public notes and financial balances from the previous payroll. The session concluded with an invitation for public comments, allowing community members to express their views to the board.

Overall, the meeting highlighted the board's proactive approach to securing funding for environmental cleanup and managing county finances effectively. The commissioners demonstrated a unified front in their decision-making, ensuring that Huerfano County continues to address both public health and fiscal responsibilities.