Archuleta County Commissioners approved a landfill shredder lease during their Tuesday meeting. The agreement totals $260,000. Public Works Director Mike Torres stated the machine processes glass, tires, and wood waste. Torres noted the equipment reduces total landfill waste intake by 40 percent.
County Manager Longinos Gonzalez, Jr. presented a contract with HR Green to update the Archuleta County Comprehensive Plan. The board approved the $140,000 agreement. State grant funding caps the county’s match at $57,500. Commissioners directed staff to draft a letter of support for Road and Bridge Manager Eric McRae regarding a Colorado Circular Community program grant.
Executive Assistant Tonya McCann presented educational awards from the Community Marijuana Offset Impact Fund. The county received a record 27 applications for the program. Commissioners distributed grants to nine local students. Each recipient will receive $1,000.
Finance Director Chad Eaton presented the latest round of Main Street Business Grants to assist downtown storefronts impacted by ongoing road construction. The board approved varying funding amounts for several applicants. The disbursements include a $5,000 grant for Bookends. Commissioners also authorized a $1,082 real estate tax refund to HO Enterprises LLC. The refund rewards the company for maintaining the Lewis Street Apartments as affordable housing.
The board approved a contract with Coral Construction to repair guardrails across county roads. The project costs $85,550. During public comment, WINGS Early Childhood Center Executive Director Ben Fox asked commissioners to prioritize child care infrastructure investments.
The board approved the consent agenda without discussion. The calendar featured several airport ground leases, multiple liquor license renewals, and a special event permit for the Wolf Creek Gun and Bow Association. Commissioners accepted a state grant agreement for propane buses totaling $274,000. The board also authorized lot consolidations and letters of support for regional watershed enhancement funding. The meeting adjourned without an executive session.
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