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Montezuma County agrees to lease 20 water shares at $135 each; commissioner recuses
Summary
The Montezuma County Board approved leasing its 20 MBI-managed water shares in five-share increments at $135 per share; one commissioner recused from the decision. Exact vote tallies were not recorded in the transcript.
The Montezuma County Board of County Commissioners on March 10 moved to lease the county’s 20 water shares managed through MBI in five-share increments at $135 per share.
A motion to lease the shares was moved and seconded; the board voted in favor by voice. Commissioner Copenfer stepped aside and was recorded as recused from the decision. The transcript does not record a numerical roll-call or the full vote tally.
Commissioners said continuing the five-share increment practice reduces paperwork for county staff and those managing the water leases, and the revised rate is intended to reflect current market conditions. County staff will execute lease documents and handle payments to Montezuma County, as described during the discussion.
The board discussed potential conflicts of interest arising when commissioners serve in related water-management organizations; they noted it is possible to avoid perceived conflicts by abstaining or recusing when appropriate. One commissioner suggested limiting decision-making on the leases to the two commissioners who routinely handle such matters to reduce paperwork and possible conflicts.
No public comment was recorded on the item. The motion’s outcome is recorded in meeting minutes as approved by voice vote; the transcript does not provide a roll-call or individual member votes.
