Dolores County commissioners approve routine expenditures at special March 23 meeting

The Dolores County Board of County Commissioners voted to approve a motion to pay late-arriving expenditures at a special meeting on March 23, 2026.

The meeting, called to order at 9 a.m., was convened specifically to consider ‘‘a couple’’ of late utility bills and one lease payment that arrived after the regular review period, the chair said. "I'll make a motion to approve the expenditures," a commissioner said, and another commissioner seconded. The chair then stated, "Motion and second to approve expenditures. All in favor as well. Expenditures are approved." Mrs. Wolf, a member of the board, voted in favor.

Why it matters: The board used a brief special session to clear routine, time-sensitive payments rather than wait for the board’s next scheduled special-expenditure meeting. Approving such bills prevents service interruptions and late fees for county operations.

What was approved: The board approved payment of the late-arriving items described in the meeting as a couple of utility bills and one lease payment; exact vendor names and dollar amounts were not specified in the record.

Other business and logistics: Commissioners confirmed there were no minutes to approve and discussed upcoming training and scheduling conflicts. The record notes that "Melinda" had called regarding scheduling for vehicle purposes and that "Warren" had responded about his availability. Board members also discussed vehicle arrangements for upcoming work, noting that the GIS pickup truck would be used to assist with GIS needs instead of the county car.

The meeting adjourned after the vote; no further formal actions were recorded.