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Board approves permits, fee-schedule update, building-code adoption and multiple contracts
Summary
On June 30, 2026 the board approved several bulk-water permits (including approvals for Richard Mandrup, Eileen Mason and Douglas Funding), adopted ordinances and a fee-schedule update, and authorized contracts and requisitions including legal research and program agreements.
At its June 30, 2026 meeting the board approved a series of permits, ordinances, contracts and requisitions spanning bulk-water allocations, code updates and human-services agreements.
Permits and water accounts: The board approved bulk water permit 26-000170 for Richard Mandrup for a property in Colorado Land and Grazing Ranch, Walsenburg (parcel 171359) after staff reported no code violations and active building permits for the residence. The board also approved an additional 750 gallons per month for Eileen Mason’s Gardner bulk water account (account 3022) and amended the approval so the extra allocation runs through Oct. 31, 2026. Staff also presented and the board approved bulk permit 26-000155 for Douglas Funding (lot 121 unit BB, Colorado Land and Grazing, Walsenburg; parcel 17136120); inspection notes and a camping permit were included in the record.
Ordinances and code updates: The board approved Ordinance 26-01 (second reading) to amend chapter 20 related to the Garden Public Improvement District. On second reading the board also adopted Ordinance 26-03, updating local building-construction regulations by adopting the 2024 International Building Code and related standards as described in the record; a member of the public urged stronger enforcement of camping and property standards during the discussion.
Fees, contracts and requisitions: The board adopted Resolution 26-31, which updates the Gardner Public Improvement District fee schedule (staff noted it restructures fees and removes a 5/8-inch meter tap option but does not raise discrete service rates). The board approved a contract with Service Unlimited for an administrative technician in the sheriff’s office (Dana Checco referenced). The board approved requisition 2026-00053 to retain James A. Bettsworth for legal research related to Carolina 346 ($5,000) after reviewing contract language on report copyright and distribution; and approved requisition 2026-00054 with John Schlegel/Jefferson Strategies for the amount noted. The board also approved a subagreement with the Buffalo County Department of Human Services to participate in the Commodity Supplemental Food Program.
Votes and roll calls: The transcript records specific roll-call 'Yes' votes for many items (for example, permit 26-000170 recorded 'Yes' votes from Commissioners Dillon, Reynolds and Miller). Several motions were seconded and passed by recorded vote; the meeting record does not show dissenting votes on the items reported here.
The transcript does not include full ordinance texts, detailed fee tables, or contract exhibits; where those were referenced, the staff packet is noted as containing the supporting documents. The board adjourned at 10:25 a.m.
