Board of County Commissioners Work Session 11/12/2026
Pueblo County officials discussed proposed changes to liquor and marijuana licensing, including hearing procedures, third-party operator licenses and a possible reinspection fee. No licensing changes were formally adopted; officials favored another open work session before a later vote.
Discussion Points
•Proposed use of a hearing officer for appeals and adverse recommendations, third-party business operator licenses, a limited reinspection fee and other licensing-process changes.
•The Chair raised concerns about removing the fine schedule and caps, removing fees from the code and broadening suspension authority without notice.
•The requested legal advice concerned possible personnel and operating budget cuts for 2026 and 2027, including cuts to the sheriff’s budget.
Decisions
•No formal vote or adoption of the proposed licensing changes occurred at this informational session.
•The commissioners entered executive session after a motion, second and voice vote.
•The request stated that no formal action would occur in executive session.
Directions
•Participants favored another open work session presenting the proposed text and allowing industry members to attend; an early-December date was discussed but not formally set.
Board of County Commissioners Land Use Meeting 11/12/2026
The Pueblo County Board of County Commissioners approved a House Bill 1041 permit for the Three Corners Connector with a condition requiring regular meetings with local labor and reports to the county. Commissioners also approved a permit extension and consent items, then heard an update on the county Building Division.
Discussion Points
•A commissioner asked whether rescission and withdrawal described different procedures.
•Commissioners asked about remote inspections, AI plan review, recurring revenue and Public Works integration.
•Residents and a labor representative raised concerns about local hiring, communication, electromagnetic fields, wildlife, fire risk, property values, routing and undergrounding costs.
•Staff described Persist and OpenGov system changes, permit QR codes, staffing and inspector certification.
•Staff reported first-year revenue, expenditures and surplus; completed inherited inspections; disaster response and national recognition.
•Staff said the agenda terminology might have changed and the county would check its process and seek consistent usage.
•The applicant disputed or qualified some concerns and presented its own estimates, including projected tax treatment, noise and field modeling, project employment and Colorado customer benefits.
•The applicant presented responses to 11 board questions on tax assessment, noise, electromagnetic fields, routing, eminent domain, agency approvals and community engagement.
Decisions
•The board approved House Bill 1041 permit case SLI 25-3 with the labor-meeting and reporting condition.
•The board approved the consent agenda containing HPUD 16-4 rescission and SLI 23-7 withdrawal.
Directions
•Planning staff said it would review the terminology and pursue consistency going forward.
•The permit condition requires the applicant to hold bi-monthly meetings with local labor organizations and report to county staff within one week after each meeting, including minutes, attendees and discussion topics.
The Pueblo County commissioners heard public comments about disaster preparedness and post-fire road repairs, proclaimed Nov. 9-13, 2026, Pueblo County Veterans and Active Military Week, and approved disaster-response and technical-assistance measures. The meeting also included commissioner comments on veterans, county roads, a detention center tour and regional cooperation.
Discussion Points
•A speaker said $300,000 would come from a $1 million NRCS project funding pot and that the county would not bear the cost.
•Commissioners cited the firm's NRCS experience and local knowledge.
•Commissioners read a proclamation recognizing veterans, active-duty service members, their families and county employees who have served.
•Eric said some veterans continue to face suicide and difficulty accessing benefits, and highlighted the challenges of transitioning home.
•Love described a student-led preparedness initiative, its event plans and community partnerships.
•McPheeters said county resources are insufficient to cover all road needs and noted a road-management categorization effort in Pueblo West.
•McPheeters shared a personal account of her father's return from Vietnam and announced her son's planned enlistment.
•The chair said the county faces a large road-maintenance task, including about 400 miles of roads in Pueblo West, about 200 of them unpaved.
•The consent agenda included a resolution continuing authorization of the local disaster emergency declaration for the Aspen Acres fire area and subsequent flooding.
•The county described Phoenix Eye's role in coordinating engineering firms and subcontractors and tracking schedules, milestones and deliverables.
•Vigil described road damage, flooding, shortages of materials and machine blades, and difficulty restoring ditches.
Decisions
•Commissioners approved the consent agenda, including the resolution.
•Commissioners approved the Phoenix Eye Consulting agreement by motion; the chair announced it passed after ayes.
•The commissioners proclaimed Nov. 9-13, 2026, Pueblo County Veterans and Active Military Week.
Directions
•The chair said the county public information officer would review the event materials and that county staff would be willing to post them.
Board of County Commissioners Work Session 11/10/2026
The Pueblo County Board of County Commissioners received updates on post-fire and flood recovery work, including NRCS watershed projects and FEMA debris-removal contracts. The commissioners then approved a request to enter executive session for specified legal advice and negotiation strategy.
Discussion Points
•Officials discussed engineering assessments, permitting and the sequence for Level 1 and more complex NRCS projects.
•Officials discussed how potential FEMA reconstruction projects will be separated from NRCS protective work.
•The executive-session request described legal advice concerning county budget cuts, retirement-plan responsibilities and economic-development strategy, as well as negotiation strategy for potential agreements.
Decisions
•No formal action on the recovery projects was recorded in this update.
•The commissioners approved the motion to enter executive session for the stated reasons.
The Pueblo County commissioners heard public comment, approved several agreements and financial measures, and tabled a resolution on outside funding requests. They also discussed county financing and 2027 budget pressures.
Discussion Points
•A commissioner said the account was intended to segregate expected Emergency Watershed Protection funds and may be used similarly for FEMA recovery funds.
•A commissioner said the debt was needed to replace county cash already spent on the jail and did not resolve the 2027 budget shortfall.
•A staff member said the resolution appeared to prohibit all outside funding paid with general-fund dollars.
•Bond counsel said the second-series property descriptions did not need to be added to draft documents before approval.
•Commissioners later expressed support for Planning Director Carmen Howard.
•Kern alleged that county permitting requirements contributed to the Adamson sheep farm's closure and accused the planning director of lying and not following state statutes.
•Moore described proposed series, collateral, rate ceilings and expected pricing and closing schedule.
•The allocation was described as about 5% lower than the prior year.
•The center covers after-hours calls, excluding holidays; Pueblo County handles holiday coverage and call disposition.
•The commissioner said item 3C's undefined phrase “outside agency” could affect funding to PACOG and the Fountain Creek Watershed District.
•The county said the two transactions could improve financing terms and reimburse eligible jail expenditures.
•The county's commission revenue declined from $330,516.21 in 2024 to $146,866.41 in 2025, according to Walker.
•The presenter said billing is based on actual usage and cited a $32 rate per report and 48 free reports per year.
•The presenter said work requirements contributed to statewide declines in participation but did not provide a percentage or case count.
•The presenter stated a total estimate of $56,576, while the listed child and adult protection estimates total $46,576.
•The tablets offer communications, monitored messaging, educational and self-improvement content, and security controls.
•Walker said the system is not external email access and battery life is about six to seven hours.
Decisions
•The commissioners approved the 2027 MOU.
•The commissioners approved the amendment.
•The commissioners approved the IC Solutions agreement.
•The commissioners approved the resolution authorizing use of the investment pool.
•The commissioners approved the revised lease-purchase financing resolution.
•The commissioners took no formal action on the public-comment allegations.
•The consent agenda passed with item 3C removed and tabled; items 3A and 3B were approved.
Directions
•The commissioner proposed preparing a list of agencies to be accommodated and revising the resolution.
•The resolution authorizes the board chair to execute final documents within its parameters; counsel said no further board action would be required before closing.
Board of County Commissioners Work Session 11/05/2026
The Pueblo County Board of County Commissioners held a work session on Nov. 5, with attendance taken and no operational updates reported. Commissioners approved a request to enter executive session to discuss specified legal and personnel matters.
Discussion Points
•The requested legal discussion concerned the county's 2026 and 2027 personnel and operating budget cuts and potential marijuana licensing code changes.
•The requested personnel discussion concerned financial considerations associated with the Director of Finance's roles and responsibilities.
Decisions
•The commissioners voted to enter executive session for the stated reasons.
Pueblo County Board of County Commissioners met Nov. 5, 2026. Business included a public comment alleging planning enforcement forced a longtime sheep farm to close, a proclamation honoring Steve Narocki on his upcoming retirement, several routine intergovernmental agreements, approval of an inmate tablet contract, and authorization to pursue two lease-purchase financings to reimburse jail costs and fund county capital projects.
Discussion Points
•Advisors outlined market conditions, insurance (Build America Mutual) and reasons to split series to improve terms.
•Commissioners asked about billing mechanics and staff confirmed cost is based on actual usage with four free reports/month (48/year).
•Commissioners asked for context about participation numbers; staff said statewide data indicate decreases but no specific percentage was provided.
•Commissioners explained debt is reimbursement for cash already spent on jail construction and noted an estimated $12M 2027 budget shortfall that also requires cuts and growth strategies.
•Commissioners stated they review complaints and publicly expressed confidence in the planning director, Carmen Howard.
•Kern alleged the planning director lied and that planning rules forced the Adamson sheep farm to close.
•Presenter described tablet features, monitoring and educational programs; commissioners asked about external email access (denied) and battery life (~6–7 hours).
•Proclamation read noting Narocki's service and retirement date Jan. 1, 2027.
•Revenue figures for commissions were provided and attributed to federal regulation changes impacting earnings.
•Staff announced Sarah Morrow as the incoming executive director and invited public to a celebration event.
•Staff described per‑call billing and estimated call volume and costs.
•Staff explained eligibility and services covered by TANF and noted statewide caseload declines associated with work requirements.
Decisions
•Amendment approved by voice vote.
•Contract approved by voice vote (ayes).
•MOU approved by voice vote.
•Proclamation adopted; successor named by SRDA (staff announcement)
•Resolution approving parameters and delegating execution authority approved.
Directions
•Chair authorized to sign final closing documents when terms are set; no further board action required before closing.
•Staff to finalize contract documents and manage implementation with the sheriff's office.
The OCC work session on Nov. 5 opened at 10:23 a.m.; after roll call and no operational updates, a member requested an executive session to get legal advice on the county'026and 2027 budget cuts, potential marijuana licensing code changes, and personnel matters related to the Director of Finance. The body voted by voice to enter executive session.
Discussion Points
•Brendan Hirsch requested an executive session to receive legal advice on the legal implications of the county's 2026 and 2027 personnel and operating budget cuts and potential marijuana licensing code changes, and to consider personnel matters related to the Director of Finance.
•Chair opened meeting and took roll call.
•Chair said there were no operational updates and indicated a request for an executive session would be taken.
•Chair stated there were no operational updates.
Decisions
•Motion to enter executive session approved by voice; the chair declared the body in executive session.
Directions
•The body moved to enter executive session to consult with the county attorney as described.
Public commenters, including a Pueblo County patrol sergeant and a union president, urged commissioners not to impose broad 10–15% payroll cuts that they said would jeopardize statutory law‑enforcement duties; the board approved a secure-transportation license for Rocky Tripp LLC and heard brief commissioner remarks.
Discussion Points
•Public safety staff warned that a broad 10–15% cut would reduce patrol and detention staffing, raise overtime and liability, and hinder emergency response.
•Staff explained the dual review process for secure transportation licenses (insurance/policy review and Fleet vehicle inspection).
•Two voice‑vote motions were recorded: agenda approval and the Rocky Tripp LLC license resolution.
•Union presented budget numbers including 58 vacancies and a $4.8M proposed personnel reduction, characterized as an $8.2M overall impact.
Decisions
•Both motions passed by voice vote; no roll‑call tallies were recorded in the transcript.
•No formal budget reduction or final vote taken at this meeting.
•Resolution to approve license passed by voice vote.
Directions
•Board invited sheriff's leadership and union representatives to meet for line‑item budget discussions and to develop phased alternatives.
Pueblo County Board of County Commissioners opened a Nov. 3 work session, completed roll call, and voted to enter executive session after Commissioner Brandon Hirsch requested legal advice on the county's response to the Aspen Acres fire and legal issues tied to personnel and 2026-27 budget cuts.
Discussion Points
•Hirsch requested an executive session to receive legal advice on Aspen Acres fire response and on legal implications of personnel and operating budget cuts for 2026-27.
•Roll call and attendance; chair stated no operational updates; executive session requested by Brandon Hirsch.
Decisions
•Board voted to enter executive session for attorney-client privileged consultation.
Pueblo County Board of County Commissioners held a work session on Oct. 29 focused on rolling out a countywide performance-management system and a budget update that included recommendations to remove discretionary funding for outside agencies amid a multi-million-dollar deficit; the board then moved into executive session for legal advice on budget and personnel matters.
Discussion Points
•Deadlines: Dec. 4 for metric entry; Jan. 1–Mar. 31, 2027 first review period
•Magnitude of projected deficit and drivers
•Potential use of formal letters or a resolution to explain decisions to outside agencies and lenders
•Recommendation to remove discretionary outside-agency funding and pursue personnel reductions
•Request for executive session to obtain legal advice on budget cuts and county revitalization authority formation
•Rollout phases and goals for performance management
•Transcript cited a statutory basis (rendered in the text as 'CRS 2464B')
•Use of PCNET to store and review metrics
Decisions
•Entered executive session; no public record of advice in transcript
Directions
•Board moved into executive session for legal consultation
•Staff to communicate decisions to outside agencies and prepare documentation/letters
•Staff to consider drafting a resolution that could be shown to potential lenders
•Staff to finish training and finalize scorecard with IT before Jan. 1
•Staff to implement the first evaluation cycle and follow ABLE evaluation process
Pueblo County Board of County Commissioners met Oct. 29 to hear public comment on a small-business licensing dispute, receive labor-union remarks about bargaining and staffing, approve two post‑wildfire engineering contracts for Aspen Acres recovery (Wilson and Roxall) and pass a resolution delegating personnel authority to department chiefs; commissioners offered community updates and adjourned.
Discussion Points
•Chair offered to have county staff reach out for clarification and noted the matter appears to be a city issue.
•Commissioners clarified that the resolution applies to directors who report directly to the BOCC and does not supersede collective bargaining agreements.
•Commissioners requested aligning contract effective dates with the NRCS contract signature (Sept. 24).
•Commissioners thanked staff for support at the Beulah community meeting and congratulated GOAL Academy on its ribbon cutting.
•County staff said much of the county match will be in‑kind (staff and machine time) rather than cash.
•Mender said he was told by city planners he could not have a license if he conducted live auctions and that there was no appeal.
•Morey emphasized dialogue, transparency and timely bargaining.
•Staff described NRCS approval of Type 1 projects and the plan to hire additional consultants to handle Type 2 and 3 work.
•Staff explained the need to streamline routine administrative actions and align with modern management practice.
•Transcript records DHSEM's praise for the building division's role in reducing recovery timelines by an estimated 6–8 weeks.
•Union coalition asked for meaningful participation in decisions about working conditions, benefits and organizational restructuring.
Decisions
•Board approved the delegation resolution.
•Board approved Wilson & Company contract (Item 3a) with amended effective date.
•No formal board action; matter recorded and written comment added to the official meeting record.
•No formal board action on bargaining recorded in this meeting.
Directions
•Chair offered to have county administrator or staff contact the speaker for clarification.
•Continue coordination of recovery resources; support neighboring counties as needed.
•HR and county attorney to review delegated actions for legal appropriateness.
•Staff to amend contract effective dates to Sept. 24 to align with NRCS signature.
Liquor and Marijuana Licensing Hearing Officer Meeting
A Pueblo County hearing officer authorized renewal of R and S Solutions DBA Satari Farms' retail marijuana license after the company paid an overdue tax balance and agreed to stay current on taxes for 12 months; a written order will follow.
Discussion Points
•Attorney Charles Houghton confirmed payment in full and readiness to proceed.
•County recommended fines be dropped if outstanding amounts paid within 30 days and taxes remain current for 12 months.
•County tax reviewer reported an overdue tax liability of $3,635.94 for Jan–Jun 2026; later returns for Jul–Sep and late fees were received.
Decisions
•Hearing officer authorized renewal; no roll-call vote recorded; written order to formalize approval.
Directions
•County licensing/tax office to monitor tax compliance during the next renewal cycle.
•Hearing officer to issue a written order in final action within about one week to one and a half weeks.
The Pueblo County Board of County Commissioners met Oct. 27 for a statutory meeting, approved an amended agenda removing item 2(c), heard a staff presentation about a vacancy on the Desert Hawk Golf Course at Pueblo West Management Board and upcoming advisory council vacancies, received routine commissioner reports including a Pueblo Community College recognition and a Beulah community meeting announcement, and adjourned.
Discussion Points
•Announcement of community meeting in Beulah on Aspen Acres fire recovery; participants to include county staff and SBA representatives.
•Attendance at PCC emeritus event; praise for workforce development role.
•One vacancy on Desert Hawk Golf Course at Pueblo West Management Board due to resignation; vacancy advertised.
•Request to remove agenda item 2(c) for further internal discussion.
Decisions
•Motion to approve the amended agenda removing item 2(c) passed.
•No appointment recorded in transcript.
Directions
•Item 2(c) to be reintroduced at a later meeting, likely Thursday (as stated by the requester).
Pueblo County officials voted to enter an executive session to receive legal advice and to discuss negotiations and personnel matters after a member requested closed-door consideration of issues including the Aspen Acres fire, 2026–2027 budget cuts affecting the DA027s office, permitting for the public county jail, a JE Dunn agreement, and a personnel matter for the Runyon Field general manager.
Discussion Points
•Agreement with JE Dunn and permitting for the public county jail raised as negotiation topics.
•Committee member raised legal implications of 2026 and 2027 budget cuts including impacts on the DA's office.
•Committee member raised permitting obligations tied to the public county jail and negotiation strategy regarding JE Dunn.
•Committee member requested legal advice on Aspen Acres fire and listed multiple specific topics to be discussed in executive session.
•Legal implications of 2026 and 2027 budget cuts were raised, with specific reference to the DA's office.
•Personnel matter concerning the Runyon Field general manager listed for closed-session consideration.
Decisions
•Motion to enter executive session approved by voice vote; meeting proceeded into executive session.
•No public budget decisions recorded; review deferred to closed session.
•No public decision; items moved into executive session.
Directions
•Chair moved to enter executive session and presiding official instructed to proceed with closed-door discussion.
•Item referred to executive session for legal advice.
•Refer to executive session for negotiation strategy and personnel discussion.
The Pueblo Area Council of Governments (PACOG) meeting covered formation of a 21-member Regional Transportation Authority steering committee, adoption of an updated Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan, allocation of a $267,000 carbon-reduction grant round, multiple MPO resolutions and CDOT project updates (I‑25/US‑50 traffic shifts and bridge work). Commissioners sought stronger commitments on expanded intercity bus service and set a budget adoption meeting for November 19.
Discussion Points
•Bridge construction progress and upcoming girder setting.
•Commissioners asked about project timelines and grant match requirements.
•Commissioners expressed frustration and questioned CDOT executive priorities.
•Director Lu promised a letter of commitment that had not been received by PACOG staff.
•Karim Mayhew presented 21 proposed steering committee members and explained appointment process.
•Plan scope: design toolkit, LTS analysis, ADA transition, active-transportation spines and implementation pathways.
•Pueblo County declined a reduced award amount; Pueblo West accepted remaining funds for design work.
•Some commissioners requested one month to review the names; others argued to proceed now.
•Subcommittee scoring criteria and ranking process.
•Traffic shift timing and configurations for I‑25/US‑50.
Decisions
•Motion to take vote immediately passed; appointments to be confirmed through PACOG process.
•PACOG to send its letter and seek CDOT follow‑up; longer‑term funding dependent on state action.
•PACOG voted to adopt the Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan.
•TIP amendment and awards approved.
Directions
•CDOT to continue public notices about traffic changes.
•Staff to circulate names to all commissioners for final review prior to November meeting if needed.
•Staff to notify awardees and coordinate grant‑matching assistance.
•Staff to notify local agencies about grant windows and support applications.
•Staff to send PACOG's previously drafted letter and cc Division of Transit and Rail; CDOT to prepare and send its commitment letter.
Public commenters pressed Pueblo County commissioners about a federal DOJ "MCI" grant and risks of immigration-related data sharing; the board approved multiple consent items including disaster resolutions, a lease with Runyon/Running Sports Complex with a payment amendment, and a $212,281 contract amendment to support senior congregate meals.
Discussion Points
•Board continued the disaster declaration and approved MOU assistance for mitigation projects.
•Carryover funds received from the state unit on aging; majority to sustain breakfast program.
•Commissioners publicly thanked the Conservancy District for funding and highlighted the role of volunteer hours and match.
•Concerns were raised about conflicts between Colorado law and DOJ immigration policy and who would pay fines mentioned in the application.
•County obligations to appoint 25% of Runyon board membership discussed; plan to select three current members.
•Emergency watershed protection and FEMA debris removal programs are moving forward; volunteer hours count toward match requirements.
•No county match is required; unspent funds revert to state.
•Payment schedule discrepancy in paragraph 2(d) flagged by commissioner.
•Progress on 2027 budget work and the pursuit of cash injections.
•Public commenters asked for transparency on the MCI award period and how open‑meetings/CORA will operate.
•Public meeting Oct. 28 in Beulah announced.
•Speakers asked about a data‑sharing MOU and protections against sharing immigration‑status information with DHS.
•Speakers asked who sits on the MCI executive steering committee and how the city council will fit into decision‑making.
Decisions
•Contract amendment approved.
•Lease approved with verbal amendment.
•Resolution continued; MOU approved as consent item.
Directions
•Coordinate mitigation projects with Conservancy District and county departments.
•Emergency manager to coordinate the Beulah meeting; staff to continue budget work and recovery coordination.
•PAAA to work with providers to clarify allocations for next fiscal year.
•Staff to amend lease language per motion and prepare formal contract documents.
Pueblo County commissioners heard an economic development presentation proposing a goal of 6,000 additional working‑age residents by 2030 and a 90–100 day outreach campaign to attract investment; the board then moved into executive session to discuss legal advice on budget and contract matters.
Discussion Points
•Chair moved to enter executive session and called the aye vote.
•Chair reported chamber sponsorship for a banner and commissioners discussed using county web infrastructure to host materials.
•Ed Hirsch requested legal advice on personnel and operating budget cuts and negotiation strategy for the animal shelter agreement, citing CRS provisions.
•Presenter argued Pueblo's economy is stagnating and requires a proactive strategy to recruit employers, housing and infrastructure.
•Presenter cautioned that owner‑reported water and electric capacity claims require verification.
•Presenter identified candidate sites and described zoning permissiveness at PuebloPlex and capacities at Pueblo West.
•Presenter proposed banners (~$900 each), a campaign website, and an RFI to solicit investor interest.
•Presenter quantified electricity and water needs tied to job/housing scenarios and warned political disputes could impede using resources for jobs.
•Presenter recommended cross‑jurisdictional coordination (city, county, PEDCO, PURA) and use of technology to limit new staff hires.
•Presenter recommended examining supply, water rights, and technological mitigation such as water reuse and energy storage.
Decisions
•Board entered executive session; no public decision recorded.
•Board expressed support and asked staff to return with follow‑up materials; no final policy vote taken.
•Chair announced chamber sponsorship; board asked staff to return with final materials for approval.
Directions
•Board to discuss development areas and types of investment to promote; staff to prepare materials for public review and RFI.
•Chair to place topic on PEDCO and PURA agendas for further engagement.
•Staff to prepare final designs and installation costs for board review; proceed with website and RFI preparation during the initial 90–100 day period.
•Staff to prepare overlay maps and property details for developer review.
Pueblo County Board of County Commissioners statutory meeting on Oct. 20, 2026 covered public comment on a DOJ grant and immigration concerns, approval of a 2027 holiday schedule and employee benefits package (85/15 split and removal of a low HMO), a consent letter of support for Crossroads Turning Point, acceptance of the treasurer's September fees report, and commissioner updates including a tire-collection event.
Discussion Points
•Chair introduced the treasurer’s statement for acceptance.
•Commissioners raised questions about stop-loss coverage, participation risks if employees waive county coverage, and potential cash incentives to encourage waivers.
•Commissioners stated the county routinely issues such support and expressed appreciation for nonprofit work.
•Commissioners supported the schedule and flexibility for employees.
•Health department requested publicity for a free tire-collection event at Stockyard Road on Oct. 31.
•No follow-up questions recorded.
•Parks & Rec event had about 460 attendees; partners contributed and county cost was staff time only.
•Public commenter Christie Fedura urged acceptance of crime‑fighting funding but cautioned about terms; she noted ICE flights are federal matters.
•Sheriff clarified the grant's intended uses: EOC tech replacement, co-responder behavioral-health services, and jail-based case management; he rejected any condition requiring deputies to perform civil-immigration enforcement.
•Staff explained personal days to personal-leave conversion and 30-minute increment rationale.
•Staff recommended 85/15 split and elimination of low HMO to reduce underwriting risk and improve marketability.
•Staff summarized purpose of letter of support for grant application.
Decisions
•Consent agenda including the letter of support approved.
•Report accepted and filed.
•Resolution adopted to approve the 2027 holiday schedule and policy change.
•Resolution approving the 2027 benefits structure passed.
Directions
•HR to implement the change in Workday and communicate to staff.
•HR to monitor participation and report any carrier re-quoting or stop-loss impacts.
•If awarded, county staff will evaluate grant terms, present specifics, and recommend whether to accept.
•No further board action required.
•Publicize event details and contact information for the health department.
•Sheriff and commissioners will assess conditions and may decline awards with unacceptable federal requirements.
•Staff to proceed with Workday implementation and communications for open enrollment beginning Nov. 2.
•Staff to transmit the letter of support to Crossroads Turning Point.
Pueblo County moved into an executive session after a commissioner requested private legal advice on the Aspen Acres fire, proposed 2026–2027 budget cuts (including the sheriff's office), and negotiation strategy on several Public Utilities Commission dockets and an Emergency Watershed Program grant with the USDA.
Discussion Points
•Request to confer with county attorney about Aspen Acres fire and county roles; discussion of legal implications of proposed 2026 and 2027 personnel and operating budget cuts, including the sheriff's office; removal of courthouse celebration item; request to develop negotiation strategy and instruct negotiators for specified PUC dockets and an Emergency Watershed Program grant between Pueblo County and USDA.
•Request to determine positions and instruct negotiators for specific PUC proceedings and for an Emergency Watershed Program grant agreement between Pueblo County and USDA.
Decisions
•Entered executive session; no public decisions or legal advice recorded in the provided transcript.
•Executive session entered; decisions, if any, were not recorded publicly in the provided transcript.
Directions
•Board entered executive session to address those items; no public instructions recorded.
•Board voted to enter executive session to address the listed items.
