At its Oct. 22, 2026 meeting in Cripple Creek, the Teller County Board of Commissioners heard reports from commissioners and elected officials, received a lengthy Woodland Park School District presentation on a worsening budget and ballot measure 2B, approved budget adjustments and rescinded a Stage 1 burn ban, heard public comment on Short-Term Rental ordinance signage, recognized several county employees, and recessed to an executive session on 911 intergovernmental negotiations.

Discussion Points

•Certificate-of-participation debt service ($715,000/yr) reduces funds available for activities and staffing.
•County emphasized residents’ continued responsibility and legal protections for safe fire use.
•County staff indicated the appropriate contact is Community Development and that the STR manager had been contacted for responses.
•Daily permit activation will remain at local fire-district discretion.
•District reserves fell sharply after loss of a voter-approved 2016 sales tax.
•Employees recognized for customer service, program innovation and long service.
•Finance staff summarized amounts and funds affected.
•Fire chiefs reported improved fuel moisture and weather conditions.
•Mr. Nelson asked whether posting the county burn ban contradicts Ordinance 23’s prohibitions for STRs and sought clarity on which fine schedule to post.
•No public comment was offered at the hearing.
•Options under consideration: mill-levy override (operating), bond (capital), local sales tax (short/long-term).
•Public Health Director credited with standing up a county oxygen program and securing rural health grant funding.
•Transfers are routine monthly budget adjustments to reallocate personnel savings as needs change.

Decisions

•Adopt Resolution No. 10-22-2026 No. 27.
•No board action taken by county; presentation for information and community awareness.
•No policy change; staff follow-up requested.
•Recognition and presentation of certificates; no formal board action required.
•Rescind Stage 1 burn ban effective noon Oct. 22, 2026.

Directions

•CDD to follow up with Mr. Nelson to clarify signage and posting requirements for STRs and which fines apply.
•County staff to publish notice of rescission and clarify that fire chiefs will activate permits on a day-by-day basis.
•District to continue public outreach, provide web-based transparency materials, and engage community advisory groups.
•Finance to record the transfers and update monthly budget reporting.

Oct

Board of County Commissioners Meeting

Teller County Board of County Commissioners met Oct. 8, 2026 in the Centennial Building for routine business, heard department reports, accepted presentation of the proposed 2027 budget, approved proclamations and several contracts, and heard public comment on ballot measures including Amendment 83.

Discussion Points

•Board clarified postcard distribution and thanked staff.
•Commissioners asked how multi-fund accounting and roll-forward of fund balances affect headline totals.
•Commissioners shared personal comments and pledged support for public health funding.
•Finance explained audit engagement increase due to professional statement preparation.
•Otai confirmed postcards were mailed with QR code and contact email.
•Public commenters voiced support and highlighted Claire's knowledge.
•Public health described screening services and grant funding.
•Public Health explained the need to ratify language services to avoid a service gap.
•Staff described scope and not-to-exceed amounts for construction and renovation work.
•Staff explained 42-day operating reserve and additional reserves to meet GFOA guidance.
•Staff presented calendar and key budget assumptions, including an initial $9.8M gap closed by prioritization.
•Staff presented program logistics, vendor coordination and outreach plan.
•Staff recommended elevation to regular member for quorum reasons and Claire's service record as associate member.

Decisions

•All contracts and change orders were approved by roll call votes.
•Appointment approved by roll call.
•Board accepted the presentation of the proposed 2027 budget (procedural).
•Proclamation adopted by voice/roll call vote.

Directions

•Clerk to update roster and notify appointee.
•Continue refinement and present final numbers for adoption 12/10/2026.
•County to support awareness activities.
•Proceed with contract execution and project scheduling.
•Public Health to distribute outreach materials and flyers.
•Public Works/Facilities to report back on completion dates.
•Publish proposed budget materials online; hold public hearing 10/22/2026.
•Publish STR ordinance/FAQ on county website and field written inquiries via [email protected].

Sep

Board of County Commissioners Meeting

Teller County Board of County Commissioners met in Cripple Creek for routine reports, public comment and to approve several administrative agreements including short-term rental administration, school health-center contracts, a university clinical rotation MOU and a professional services contract for federal grant compliance. Election administration, local outreach events and state-level policy concerns also featured in commissioners' reports.

Discussion Points

•Agenda title misstated taxes; commissioners clarified intent.
•Amendment 84 proposal would require last four of SSN or Colorado ID on outside of mail ballot envelope.
•Ballots to be mailed Oct. 5; two additional vote centers planned for election day.
•Change is administrative: provider name change and VFC addition.
•Clerk warned of identity-theft risk and administrative burdens.
•Commissioner described the consultant's recommendation process and county expectation of being sidelined as a 'minority report.'
•Commissioner questioned whether new state revenue measures would address Medicaid growth.
•Consultant-led reorganization appears to prescribe regional functions without clear funding.
•Contract amounts and schedule not specified during discussion.
•Contract will support compliance with federal Uniform Guidance 2 CFR 200.
•County will not implement an STR tax; item limited to administration and monitoring under Ordinance 23.
•Mission of Mercy will host free dental services for two days at Cripple Creek High School.
•MOU allows student to complete supervised public‑health rotation locally.
•No functional change to service delivery expected.
•Organizers expect hundreds of volunteer dental professionals and significant regional demand.
•Proactive reporting of fire department resources could provide visibility to responders and the public.
•Standardizing fuels‑moisture reporting would improve the usefulness of those datasets.
•Student currently employed by UCHealth and lives in Divide.

Decisions

•Agreement approved by roll call.
•MOA and related lease update approved by roll call.
•Motion to ratify agreement passed by roll call.
•MOU ratified by roll call.

Directions

•Clerk and IT to coordinate contingency planning with OEM and sheriff; clerk to prepare public communications addressing misinformation.
•County acknowledged support and encouraged volunteer participation.
•County staff asked to verify existing fuels‑moisture dataset and coordinate with fire chiefs and OEM.
•County staff to finalize contract language and begin vendor onboarding.
•Finance and grants staff to coordinate with contractor and finalize scope.
•Monitor CCI process and legislative proposals; request further budget detail from state where relevant.
•Public Health to supervise and document the student's rotation.
•Public Health to update records and lease documents.

Sep

Board of County Commissioners Meeting

Teller County Board of County Commissioners met Sept. 10, 2026 in Cripple Creek to approve a special use permit for Pikes Peak Ranch, hear extensive public comment on a proposed short-term rental ordinance (Ordinance 23), approve accounts payable, and adopt a proclamation recognizing National Scenic Byway Day.

Discussion Points

•Announcement of 9/11 remembrance ceremony at 9 a.m. at Corner of 67 and 24.
•Applicants described noise mitigation (decibel monitoring, quiet hours, shuttle requirement for large events) and stewardship activities (tree planting, fire mitigation).
•Commissioners discussed budget pressures and timeline for the October budget introduction.
•Large payables highlighted by Commissioner Campbell included sales tax remittance, IT capital work and road projects.
•Large public turnout focused on grandfathering, 365-day ownership, caps (10%), inspection timing and fees.
•Neighbors objected to traffic estimates, potential use of adjacent Douglas County roads, and timing/adequacy of notice to nearby residents.
•Planning staff presented trip-generation memo projecting 70 daily trips at full build-out and CPW raised habitat concerns that were treated as recommendations rather than mandatory limitations.
•Staff acknowledged many practical questions and collected input for further consideration.
•Technical operational concerns raised by septic installers and property managers about inspection capacity and costs.
•Thank you and recognition for deputies and partnering agencies after a recent shooting.

Decisions

•Accounts payable run approved by roll call.
•Board approved SUP resolution 09102026-26 with conditions; existing CUP for Ranch at West Creek extinguished.
•No final adoption recorded on Sept. 10; matter remains under consideration.

Directions

•Finance to continue preparing revised budget for introduction in October.
•Public invited to attend remembrance; commissioners to continue prioritizing resourcing for public safety.
•Staff to consider public input on fees, grandfathering and implementation timelines before any final vote.
•Staff to verify water augmentation and OWTS permits prior to use of new structures; audits to be conducted under LUR 8.2e.

Aug

Board of County Commissioners Meeting

Public comment at the Teller County Board of County Commissioners meeting focused on proposed Ordinance 23 to regulate short-term rentals; the board approved routine financial reports, a liquor-license transfer, two contracts and proclaimed September 2026 Blood Cancer Awareness Month.

Discussion Points

•Board confirmed no further public comment on the payment run before vote.
•Chair disclosed his personal diagnosis and remission, framing the proclamation emotionally and personally.
•Commissioner Campbell itemized large invoices and revenue items.
•Commissioners expressed appreciation for accurate balancing.
•Multiple residents urged revising the 365-day ownership requirement to avoid retroactive harm to local buyers.
•Public commenters expressed support for the new operators and grocery-store improvements.
•Public-health director outlined warning signs and national statistics for blood cancers.
•Residents challenged the one-rental-per-parcel cap, demanding that occupancy be tied to measurable factors (septic capacity, parking, emergency access).
•Speakers requested alternatives to strict septic as-built documentation and asked for cure periods instead of automatic denials.
•Staff confirmed completed application and temporary operation since 07/24/2026.
•Striping contract amount and scope presented for safety work.
•Taylor Kors change order is an administrative extension with no added cost.
•Treasurer summarized collections and fund balances.

Decisions

•Accounts-payable run approved.
•License transfer approved by roll call.
•Proclamation adopted unanimously by present commissioners.
•PSA with D2 Striping LLC approved; Taylor Kors change order #015 ratified.
•Public comment was accepted; no ordinance vote was taken at this meeting.
•Report accepted and authorized for publication.

Directions

•Board will continue public work sessions and hold Ordinance 23 second reading on September 10; staff to incorporate public input and prepare materials for the public meeting.
•Clerk to finish administrative steps to effect the transfer.
•Finance to process payments per normal schedule.
•Public Health to continue awareness efforts and distribute informational materials.
•Public Works to finalize scheduling and contract paperwork.
•Treasurer to publish the report and transfer public trustee funds to the general fund per the report.

Aug

Board of County Commissioners Meeting

Teller County commissioners held a meeting Aug. 6, 2026, where they approved routine minutes and accounts payable, held the first reading of Ordinance 23 to regulate short-term rentals in unincorporated Teller County (opening the public-comment period), and approved a guaranteed-maximum-price construction contract of $8,584,742 for a new county central service center.

Discussion Points

•Board directed non‑substantive drafting edits (Everbridge language, inspection timing, fee wording, publication/effective date alignment).
•Commissioner Campbell flagged a $150,000 gravel purchase as large and asked that it be noted for the record.
•Commissioners described the multi‑year outreach and life/safety, septic, and neighborhood impacts that motivated the ordinance.
•Commissioners noted GMP transfers overrun risk to contractor except for owner‑requested changes.
•County attorney explained statutory publication and second‑reading requirements and estimated $5,000 to publish the full ordinance in the Pikes Peak Courier.
•Deputy administrator presented the GMP and staff recommendations; public works director reviewed allowances and contingencies.
•No further discussion was raised and the clerk conducted a roll call vote approving the AP run.
•Several owners asked for grandfathering/multiple licenses on large properties; residents described being surrounded by STRs and requested caps and enforcement.
•Staff and attorney noted possible edits to definitions (existing operator), HOA attestation language, the emergency notification service wording, and inspection schedule.

Decisions

•Accounts payable run approved by roll call.
•Approved first reading of Ordinance 23; to be published and scheduled for a second reading on Sept. 10.
•Approved GMP contract with Taylor Kors for $8,584,742.

Directions

•Attorney to replace single‑vendor language with 'Everbridge or designated emergency notification service' and to align publication/effective‑date language.
•County attorney and staff to correct drafting issues and prepare the final published version including appendix A (quadrants) with improved map colors.
•County to stand up a property‑management section to administer licensing and handle applications and inspections per the ordinance.
•Finance to ensure documentation on the flagged gravel payment is on file and reported if questions arise.
•Proceed with contract execution and project mobilization; public works to monitor allowances.
•Staff to edit ordinance to exempt 'existing STR operators' from 365‑day ownership requirement for the purposes of the 60‑day grace period (as board instructed).
•Staff to report back on schedule and any change orders.

Jul

Board of County Commissioners Meeting

Teller County Board of County Commissioners held a regular meeting on July 23, 2026 at the Teller County Centennial Building; commissioners heard a clean 2025 audit, discussed short-term rental ordinance language and water shortages, received several routine grant/contracts for approval, and authorized pursuit of a search-and-rescue grant.

Discussion Points

•Animal shelter contract and service arrangements were discussed briefly; the shelter is undergoing an audit.
•Aquifers reported 40–50 feet low in places; some residents report failed wells.
•Audit was unmodified and on-time; no corrected/uncorrected misstatements proposed.
•Commissioners said the draft includes mechanisms (ownership-duration and other limits) intended to prevent uncontrolled expansion.
•Commissioners worried about losing local land-use authority and future cleanup liabilities.
•Grant seeks $65,000 for a Ford F-250 for backcountry SAR.
•Industry purchases large parcels and sometimes brings its own power; examples from Loudoun County and West Virginia were cited.
•Multiple routine items were presented and approved; staff noted administrative details for posting and ADA compliance for documents.
•Operating reserves built to 107 days; capital funds sufficient for ongoing projects.
•Public commenter Greg Liverman warned the 60‑day window could let existing and new operators obtain licenses exempt from caps.
•Retainage release and change order ratification related to capital projects.
•Staff flagged long-term maintenance and sustainment questions.
•The state can expedite well permits during declared emergencies; county identified potential temporary water sources.

Decisions

•All listed items approved on roll call; no tabling.
•Board authorized submission of application; no purchase yet.
•No ban adopted; board prefers targeted zoning and moratorium options tailored to local needs.
•No board action required; presentation only.
•No formal emergency declaration recorded in minutes; board held special coordination meeting and will continue work.
•Ordinance removed from today's agenda; no vote taken

Directions

•County attorney to edit the draft ordinance for legal clarity.
•County emergency manager John Evans to lead emergency water plan and coordinate with state engineers and local water providers.
•County staff to prepare a press release and outreach to affected subdivisions.
•Financial statements to be uploaded to the state auditors' website by July 31 and posted to county website after ADA compliance.
•Follow-up for vehicle maintenance plans, animal-shelter audit outcomes, and final service center contract to be returned to board when ready.
•Monitor data-center proposals and coordinate zoning language; maintain moratorium as a planning tool where appropriate.
•Sheriff and administration to provide plan for long-term maintenance if grant awarded.
•Staff to post financials and contract documents to the county site after ADA review.
•Staff to publish the updated draft on the county website prior to formal hearings.

Jul

Teller - Board of County Commissioners Minutes - 07/09/2026

Teller County Board of County Commissioners met July 9, 2026 to conduct routine business including approval of minutes and accounts payable, hear reports on wildfire response and county services, receive an assessor presentation, approve a land‑use boundary adjustment, and authorize several contracts and agreements.

Discussion Points

•Approval of multiple PSAs and MOA renewal
•Attorney review of contractor modifications
•Authorization for public health contract amendment
•Ballot total: 8,005; turnout: 41%
•Claim of 180,000 signatures submitted for a Right‑to‑Hunt initiative
•Commissioner Williams: UBA helps regulate illegal subdivisions
•Inspection requirement on transfer of title and on changes in use
•List of motions approved (minutes, accounts payable, UBA resolution, contracts)
•Mine production up 126% year‑over‑year
•Most actions recorded as unanimous or 'approved as presented'
•NETCO fuel moistures assessed as mostly in extreme danger
•Post‑election audit scheduled for next week
•Potential operational impacts if Colorado Springs withdraws from E‑911 authority
•Proposed OWTS regulation revisions
•Publicity channels suggested (website, emails, Courier)
•Request to delay non‑life‑safety STR regulations and allow ADU rentals
•Staff presentation and recommendation for approval
•Teller County Sheriff's Office reported more than 300 patrol contacts in Pike National Forest
•Total of 88 protests; 45 adjusted, 43 denied
•Valuation totals: $816,445,287 (real property) and $125,233,193 (personal property) as of July 2, 2026
•Volunteer supply deliveries to firefighters and first responders

Decisions

•All recorded actions were approved
•Contracts and MOA renewals approved
•Resolution No. 07‑09‑2026(24) approved unanimously

Directions

•Attorney to approve any contractor modifications before execution
•Public Health to publicize revisions via website and email and provide update in six months

Jul

Board of Adjustment

This July 9, 2026 Board of Adjustment hearing in Cripple Creek, Teller County considered an appeal by Quantum Tech LLC of the Teller County Planning Commission's May 12 revocation of a conditional use permit for a Divide property; the board voted 3-0 to affirm the revocation.

Discussion Points

•Board indicated appeals are limited to the administrative record and did not accept new evidence at the hearing.
•Commissioners cited onsite equipment (nitrogen tanks, piping) as increasing life-safety concerns in an A-1 zone.
•Counsel argued the record shows long-standing approval and reliance dating to a 1995 CUP and the 08/18/2025 planning determination; counsel proposed alternatives to revocation including clarification and amendment processes.
•Counsel proposed alternatives to revocation (clarification, amendment, compliance schedules, relocation or settlement).
•Residents called sheriff's office about loud explosions and smoke (recorded in staff materials); fire district inspected the site and attributed at least one incident to a generator malfunction.
•Staff identified five findings, including lack of permits and that the installed equipment is inconsistent with the CUP\u0002s allowed use.
•Staff pointed commissioners to timeline, images and meeting minutes showing scale of on-site activities.
•Whether activity at 10180 US Highway 24 exceeded the scope of a 1995 CUP and the 08/18/2025 planning determination (Chair Stone); whether ambiguous terms like "manufacturing" or "assembly" should be construed in property owner\u0002s favor (Rodriguez); planning staff\u0002s findings of unpermitted construction, stop work order and building-code violations (planning presenter); resident safety/nuisance complaints and generator malfunction (Commissioner Williams).

Decisions

•Affirmation of revocation (approved, 3-0)

Directions

•Affirm the Planning Commission\u0002s revocation and rely on staff findings 1\u00025 including Appendix J for the record; no new evidence accepted.
•Parties may pursue CUP amendments or legal remedies outside the Board proceeding.

Jul

Board of County Commissioners Meeting

Teller County Board of County Commissioners met July 9, 2026 in Cripple Creek. Commissioners reviewed and approved routine business and several contracts, heard the assessor nnual valuation report, adopted a replat (Trout Creek Ranch) as an unplatted boundary adjustment, and finalized several public-health and land-use updates.

Discussion Points

•Administrator outlined public-health contract and hauling PSAs.
•AI-driven efficiencies and corporate layoffs cited as economic risks.
•Assessor presented valuation numbers and explained interplay between 10% exemption and raised assessment rate.
•Commissioners asked about water access, driveway permits, and historical subdivision issues.
•Commissioners asked procedural questions and confirmed attorney review of contract language.
•Commissioners discussed possibility of a letter to state leadership to clarify net effects.
•Coordination with neighboring dispatch centers and municipalities on E-911 and call volume routing.
•County purchased fire shelters to support Cripple Creek Fire Department.
•Final OWTS regulation effective date and outreach efforts.
•Maintaining Stage 2 fire restrictions countywide due to drought and wildfire risk.
•New authority to address change of use when occupancy exceeds system design.
•Request to prioritize life-safety regulations and to allow ADU rentals as near-term housing solutions.
•Scale of animal sheltering and feed shortages described.
•Staff recommended approval citing reduced nonconformity and prior permits on Parcel 5.
•Transfer-of-title inspection by third-party licensed inspector is a new requirement.
•Volunteer relief deliveries to regional fairgrounds reported.

Decisions

•All consent items approved by roll call.
•No new policy vote; Stage 2 restrictions remain in effect.
•Resolution No. 07-09-2026-24 adopted unanimously.

Directions

•Assessor and/or county to prepare a letter to state officials regarding assessment-rate and exemption effects.
•Board acknowledged volunteer efforts and coordinated internally for further support if needed.
•Chair authorized to execute the special exemption plat; planning staff to record the plat and coordinate well-permit processing.
•Continue coordination with neighboring jurisdictions regarding 911 and wildfire response; prepare public messaging and press releases on pine beetle task force updates.
•Finalize contracts with any attorney-requested modifications; arrange execution and filing of executed documents.
•No formal direction; planning and regulatory processes to continue.
•Public-health staff to continue outreach and publish FAQs; commissioners to monitor implementation and consider an after-action review of impacts.

Jun

Teller - Board of County Commissioners Minutes - 06/25/2026

Teller County Board of County Commissioners met June 25, 2026. The board approved an accounts-payable run of $1,582,230.12, passed two budget-amendment resolutions and multiple event permits, directed staff to draft a short-term rental ordinance after an extended work session, heard reports on elections and fair/rodeo events, and discussed tensions around the regional E-911 Authority.

Discussion Points

•Ballot return counts and procedures; false rumor about ballots requiring every race to be filled.
•Budget amendments presented by Finance; contract amendment to a State contract approved; several event permits approved with no public opposition.
•No advance notice reported from Colorado Springs; concern about regional emergency dispatch continuity; county will issue a statement and seek to repair relations.
•Routine approval of county expenditures was completed as early business.
•Scope and timeline for STR regulation; register existing STRs vs. elimination; limitation on ADUs mentioned (not allowed for STRs).

Decisions

•Approvals recorded as unanimous. Authorization to submit gaming grant with July 3 deadline recorded.
•Approved accounts-payable run dated June 18, 2026 totaling $1,582,230.12.
•Reappointment ratified for Michelle Wolff to the El Paso — Teller 911 Authority.

Directions

•Staff directed to draft an STR ordinance for future review.

Jun

Board of County Commissioners Meeting

Teller County Board of County Commissioners met June 25, 2026 in Cripple Creek to hear board reports, department updates, public comment on a proposed short-term rental ordinance, 4‑H presentations ahead of the county fair, approve budget amendments and a set of special-event permits, and discuss possible withdrawal from the regional E911 authority.

Discussion Points

•4‑H growth metrics (23% growth, 113 members; retention 85%) and volunteer engagement.
•Administration requested authorization to submit annual limited gaming grant; staff noted time intensity of the application.
•Administrator and staff will coordinate with counsel and affected districts; a predecisional letter is being prepared.
•Commissioners described potential operational and financial impacts if Colorado Springs withdraws from the regional E911 authority.
•Commissioners described prior outreach (work sessions, surveys) and noted land‑use regulations already constrain some uses.
•Fairgrounds barn construction status and schedule for fair use.
•Finance presented amounts and rationale for transfers.
•STR owner requested slow rollout, registry of existing STRs, and exceptions for accessory dwelling units or multiple‑STR properties.

Decisions

•Approved special‑event liquor permit for Teller County Fair.
•Board approved both budget resolutions and authorized gaming grant submission.

Directions

•Finance to implement transfers and record appropriations; administration to submit gaming grant by the early‑July deadline.
•Staff to continue drafting ordinance language and consider exception/variance processes; public comment remains open.
•Staff to finalize barn readiness for the fair and coordinate with fair organizers for Teller County Day promotion.

Jun

Teller - Board of County Commissioners Minutes - 06/09/2026

Teller County Board of County Commissioners approved routine business including $1.43 million in accounts payable, accepted the 2026 Road Maintenance & Improvement Plan, adopted a temporary moratorium on major utility projects, updated onsite wastewater rules, and amended the county's Stage II fire ban during its June 9, 2026 meeting.

Discussion Points

•Austin May presented major OWTS regulation changes including a transfer‑of‑title program, inspection schedule revisions and fee schedule updates.
•Board members asked clarifying questions about the major changes.
•Chief Deputy Tedesco reported some fire districts requested a reduction to the Stage II fire ban and proposed exceptions for certain propane devices.
•County Attorney Hurcomb revised resolution language for clarity before reading it aloud.
•Minutes and accounts payable were approved by motion; various grant, MOU, contract and change‑order items were approved, some with specific direction to staff.
•No public comment recorded.
•Paul Hurcomb presented a moratorium resolution to pause approvals for major utility projects.
•Public Works presented the 2026 Road Maintenance & Improvement Plan; no public comment was registered.
•Resident Greg Liverman said there is no process for siting data centers and urged action.
•Ross Herzog presented the interdepartmental agreement; Russell Ballinger stated it is a 5% increase.

Decisions

•Agreement approved (unanimous).
•Multiple routine approvals recorded as adopted.
•OWTS regulation update adopted (unanimous).
•Plan accepted (unanimous).
•Resolution No. 06‑09‑2026(19) adopted (unanimous).
•Resolution No. 06‑09‑2026(21) adopted (unanimous).

Directions

•Agreement approved and will be implemented through county finance processes.
•Board adopted Resolution No. 06‑09‑2026(20).
•Board approved the plan to allow staff to proceed with work.
•County Administrator directed to work with the Page Construction contractor to finish the fairgrounds project on time.
•Resolution adopted to pause approvals while language is drafted.
•Resolution language revised; resolution read into record and adopted.

Jun

Board of County Commissioners Meeting

The Teller County Board of County Commissioners convened on June 9, 2026, at the Teller County Centennial Building to approve routine minutes and payments, adopt a county road maintenance plan, extend a moratorium on major utility projects, update on-site wastewater regulations, amend a stage-2 fire ban to allow specified propane/pellet devices, and approve multiple county contracts and interagency agreements.

Discussion Points

•Agreement provides a finance team to support Human Services and payroll functions; the monthly cost is a 5% increase from prior arrangements.
•Change order added a barn replacement while crews were on site, increasing contract value.
•Commissioners asked for site visit and measures to speed completion in time for summer events.
•Commissioners cited transmission-line and eminent domain concerns under 10-41 powers and the importance of preserving local planning time.
•Commissioners noted higher asphalt prices (about 40% increase) shaped the focus toward gravel maintenance.
•Commissioners requested site visits and progress updates to ensure timely delivery ahead of concrete pours and other milestones.
•Commissioners sought clarity so campgrounds and events could operate safely during stage 2.
•Herzog outlined line-item breakdown including excavation, waterproofing and foundation slab costs.
•Key changes: transfer-of-title program reinstated, allowances for reduced system sizing with operation/maintenance contracts, clarified inspections and fee schedule.
•Large document (~210 pages) implements state Reg. 43 and modernizes septic-system rules.
•Public health grant supports contraceptive-care access; MOUs aim to coordinate early-childhood and FACT services.
•Some fire districts submitted fuel-moisture data supporting reduction; others had not; deputy chief recommended caution and a targeted allowance for propane/gas/pellet devices.
•Staff said existing county land-use rules are insufficient to regulate large utility projects such as battery storage and data centers.
•Transportation staff reviewed system miles and maintenance priorities including grader routes, gravel additions, and dust suppressant thresholds.

Decisions

•Adopt 2026 Road Maintenance and Improvement Plan
•Adopted amendment to allow specified devices under conditions; effective noon 06/09/2026.
•Adopt moratorium resolution 0609202619
•Adopt OWTS regulation update as Board of Health
•Authorize signing of agreements and grant documents
•Ratify change order and seek options to expedite work ahead of events.
•Ratify change orders CO 12 and CO 13

Directions

•Administrator to meet contractor, perform site visit and report back with schedule options.
•County attorney to draft concise amendment language specifying allowed devices and effective time.
•Effective date set to 07/24/2026 if adopted.
•Finance and Human Services to implement dedicated staffing and report back as needed.
•Moratorium remains in effect until board action or regulation adoption.
•Planning staff to draft regulations and coordinate with planning commission.
•Post detailed road lists and maps online and notify impacted residents.
•Public Health Director to sign the grant and MOUs and to execute BAA with Ute Pass Regional Health Services District.
•Ratify COs to allow contractor to proceed.
•Sheriff's office to coordinate with fire districts regarding communication and enforcement.
•Staff to brief board on upcoming building contract and schedule site visit.
•Staff to plan outreach to realtors and municipalities and post regulations online.

May

Teller - Board of County Commissioners Minutes - 05/19/2026

Teller County Board of County Commissioners met May 19, 2026, approving routine business including a $1,234,328.32 accounts-payable run, several liquor and special-event permits, budget amendments and contract items; commissioners also reviewed local incident responses, upcoming drafts on short-term rental rules, and public comments on housing and impact fees.

Discussion Points

•Brief discussion and vote to approve minutes and accounts payable run.
•Calls for executive veto on a proposed gas tax cut were voiced by the chair.
•Chair announced intent to publish initial draft in 2–3 weeks.
•Commissioners described state actions and ballot initiatives that may affect county funding and authority.
•Finance presented budget amendments and staff recommended approvals for multiple contracts and MOUs.
•Interagency meeting to address Pike National Forest criminal activity and planned patrols.
•Public concerns that impact fees and STR growth will increase housing costs.
•Public support for Serrano's license; no opposition recorded for event permits.
•Report that Victor water pipe is fixed and that the city will seek grants for repairs.
•Requests for board support of the Four Mile Regional Plan.
•Summary of long public process on STRs and meetings with staff.

Decisions

•Approved minutes and accounts payable run
•Approved Serrano's liquor license and several special event permits
•Resolution No. 05-19-2026(18) approved; multiple contracts and MOUs approved.

Directions

•County to support coordination with CPW, Forest Service and Sheriff's Office.
•Staff to compile notes and prepare draft for public review.
•Staff to implement contracts and report as required by agreements.

May

Board of County Commissioners Meeting

Teller County Board of County Commissioners met May 19, 2026 to hear elected-official reports, public comment, and consider routine business including liquor licenses and budget amendments. Key discussions covered forest safety and enforcement, several state ballot initiatives, short-term rental regulation work, and approvals of permits and county contracts.

Discussion Points

•A planned interagency meeting with BLM, Forest Service, CPW and local law enforcement to coordinate responses.
•Ballot issue 302 (right to hunt) and an initiative to require plain-language statutes were discussed.
•Commissioners confirmed the amounts and the statutory alignment cited in the public trustee presentation.
•Commissioners noted current regulations do not define STRs; some home occupations are allowed but customer-facing businesses require permits.
•Community members voiced support for Serrano's liquor license; staff confirmed application and fees were submitted on April 9.
•Dates for the rodeo permit were corrected and staff confirmed public-safety reviews for multiple events.
•Finance explained transfers are routine monthly adjustments due to staffing turnover savings.
•Initiative 175 would require that certain gas-tax funds be spent on road paving; state responses may reduce or redirect funding.
•Jail-based behavioral health program supports screening, treatment and case management for inmates with substance-use and mental-health disorders.
•Public Health uses a 375 sq ft office in Cripple Creek–Victor RE-1 schools for vaccinations and outreach; county pays $300/month rent.
•Public objections to STRs and in-home businesses operating against HOA expectations and the four-mile plan.
•Reported increased illegal shooting and smoldering campfires in national forest lands north of Divide and south of Victor.

Decisions

•Board approved contract amendment and MOA/lease on roll-call votes.
•Board approved the Serrano's liquor license application and the special-event permits on roll-call votes.
•No formal county policy change was approved at the meeting.
•No ordinance adopted at this meeting; process to continue.
•No ordinance proposed; request for stepped-up enforcement and outreach accepted.
•Resolution adopted by roll call.

Directions

•Clerk to forward paperwork to state where applicable and coordinate event logistics with county departments.
•County to monitor petition drives and legislative actions and inform residents of potential impacts.
•Finance to execute transfers and report changes in monthly budget updates.
•Sheriff/Public Health to implement services; Administrator to finalize and execute MOA and lease documents.
•Staff and leadership to convene and report back after the Friday interagency meeting.
•Staff to compile public input, post notes and produce a draft ordinance for public hearings and readings.

May

Board of County Commissioners Meeting

Teller County Board of County Commissioners met May 7, 2026 in Cripple Creek to hear board and elected-official reports, approve routine business (accounts payable, permits, liquor license), consider historic-preservation and health items, and hold an extended public-comment session and presentation on proposed short-term rental regulations. Commissioners also kept a stage-2 fire ban in place and discussed local wildfire readiness.

Discussion Points

•Application submitted April 9; public-health visited site on April 1 and had no objection.
•CLG status provides access to grant programs and technical support from History Colorado and NPS.
•Commissioners emphasized workforce-housing impacts, enforcement capacity, and need for county-specific data.
•Commissioners praised renovation work and historical value of the site.
•County will maintain enforcement and expand mitigation programs (slash site, needle collection, chipper purchases).
•Fee schedule updated to align with state statute and to phase fees through 2029 for cost recovery.
•Fuel-moisture tests show large fuels remain high risk; short-term moisture insufficient to lift ban.
•Need to compile scattered historic inventories, mark significant sites (Gillette Flats, Pinnacle Park).
•OWTS variance recommended only with clear maintenance access, inspection rights, and binding applicant statements.
•Presenters urged data-driven regulation and participation in draft ordinance review.
•STR owners and managers argued STRs support local jobs and businesses and urged limited/targeted rules.

Decisions

•License transfer approved by roll call.
•No ordinance vote taken; informational presentation accepted.
•Resolution approved; application to be prepared and submitted.
•Retain stage‑2 fire ban (no vote recorded as a separate motion in transcript; decision stated as county stance).
•Variance approved subject to conditions; fee-resolution approved and adopted.

Directions

•Chair authorized to submit application along with required documents.
•Continue to coordinate with fire chiefs and Forest Service; consider additional chippers and expanded collection; revisit ban when sustained improvement documented.
•Environmental Health to publish Exhibit A fee schedule and implement new fees.
•Historic Advisory Board to assist staff with survey and inventory work.
•Include stakeholders in ordinance review process where practicable.
•Public Health to record variance conditions and schedule follow-up inspections.
•Staff to continue public outreach and consider commissioning or obtaining a local economic/housing study.

Apr

Teller - Board of County Commissioners Minutes - 04/23/2026

Teller County Board of County Commissioners convened April 23, 2026. Commissioners approved budget and fee amendments, approved several intergovernmental and vendor agreements, received updates on county facilities and department reports, and heard public comments on short-term rentals.

Discussion Points

•Approval of accounts payable run and amount presented
•Approvals recorded for MOA, IGA, annual contract, and change orders
•Assessors await state interpretation of agricultural-classification bill
•Fairgrounds second grandstand erected and barn renovations underway
•Fees had not been updated in decades
•Goal is to cover costs and stop county loss on services
•Presentation of budget amendment by Finance Department
•Proposal to phase increases over three years
•Reminder of June Primary Election and voter registration
•Service Center Location and Extent approved by Planning Commission
•Tax payment deadlines and state legislative outcomes noted
•Utilities installed at Service Center
•Whether numeric limits or rezoning processes should be created for subdivisions
•Whether to define STRs within Land Use Regulations and require owner-occupancy
•Whether to pursue targeted enforcement vs. blanket STR restrictions

Decisions

•Adopted Resolution No. 04-23-2026(14)
•Approved accounts payable run
•Approved resolution 04-23-2026(15)
•Items approved and ratified as listed

Apr

Board of County Commissioners Meeting

Teller County Board of County Commissioners met April 23, 2026, in Woodland Park to approve routine finances and contracts, adopt a stepped increase to septic (OWTS) permit fees, ratify construction change orders on the new Central Service Center, and hear extended public comment on proposed short-term rental rules.

Discussion Points

•Administrative waivers for extreme hardship included in the resolution.
•Board expressed gratitude for volunteer service.
•Board of Health authority cited; board sits as the board of county commissioners when acting on health matters.
•Commissioners emphasized the importance of testing and prudent financial management.
•Commissioners framed these as routine capital project disbursements.
•Contract covers multiple inspection categories; county will only be billed for items it owns.
•Cost‑of‑service analysis showed fees insufficient to cover program costs.
•Data presented that complaint rates in high‑tourism communities are low; STR problems are concentrated among a few properties.
•Estimated term cost $15,858.02 presented by staff.
•Large payments to Page Construction and Taylor Kors drove the weekly accounts payable total.
•MOA is largely housekeeping; medical officer provides public‑health expertise across topics.
•Some speakers treat STRs as commercial activity that may require land‑use changes or rezoning.
•STR operators argue these are economic assets and neighborhood nuisance complaints exist across long‑term and short‑term residents alike.
•Unused winter contingency of $25,000 partly returned ($11,500.20) and soils/concrete testing ($21,648) needed for foundation success.

Decisions

•Adopt OWTS fee schedule resolution (Series 2026 No. 15)
•Approve contract with Sourcewell / Johnson Controls
•Approve finance run $1,149,526.27
•Approve one‑year MOA with medical officer
•Ratify change orders #10 and #11

Directions

•Facilities to coordinate inspection schedule with vendor.
•Finalize MOA for signature.
•Public Works to report back with soils test results.
•Staff to correct minor date/spelling errors before signature.

Apr

Teller - Board of County Commissioners Minutes - 04/09/2026

Teller County Board of County Commissioners convened April 9, 2026, honoring Major Stephen Ramsbottom, hearing department reports, taking routine approvals including $986,758.02 in accounts payable, approving a wastewater variance for Woodland Park, and voting to approve multiple contracts and MOUs.

Discussion Points

•Assertion that STRs may not be classified as commercial businesses under a Colorado Court of Appeals decision.
•Call for a financial study before regulating STRs.
•Cyber threats are increasing speed and complexity, especially due to AI.
•IT staff thanked and investments cited as necessary.
•Presentation of OWTS variance by Environmental Health Officer Austin May.
•Recognition of Major Ramsbottom's service and presentation of commemorative items.
•Routine procurement approvals across multiple vendors and intergovernmental MOUs.

Decisions

•Approved listed MOUs, contracts and permit.
•Variance approved by both commissioners.

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