Meeting details

Board of County Commissioners

Held at: Centennial Hall Auditorium

Tuesday, 09/10/2024

From 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM

Participants
Name Function
Cami Bremer Chair
Carrie Geitner Vice Chair
Longinos Gonzalez Commissioner
Stan VanderWerf Commissioner
Holly Williams Commissioner
Posting date: 09/05/2024
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 Agenda item details
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Minutes

Invocation
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America
Staff Emergency Items
Changes/Postponements/Notice of Next Meeting
Consent Calendar
5.a.1.
Request to uphold the County Assessor’s recommendation to partially approve a tax abatement petition by Wade Ian & Whitney for 2023 taxes in the amount of $477.55. (Schedule No. 5111002002)
MOTION CARRIED
595/2024
5.a.2.
Request to uphold the County Assessor’s recommendation to partially approve a tax abatement petition by Benefield William & Cheryl for 2023 taxes in the amount of $368.07. (Schedule No. 5129004002)
MOTION CARRIED
596/2024
5.a.3.
Request to uphold the County Assessor’s recommendation to partially approve a tax abatement petition by Kenrick Erin for 2023 taxes in the amount of $361.13. (Schedule No. 6226111088)
MOTION CARRIED
598/2024
5.a.4.
Request to uphold the County Assessor’s recommendation to partially approve a tax abatement petition by Altmaier Michael for 2023 taxes in the amount of $1,126.75. (Schedule No. 5206003023)
MOTION CARRIED
599/2024
5.a.5.
Request to uphold the County Assessor’s recommendation to partially approve a tax abatement petition by Rentz Evelyn C Separate Property for 2023 taxes in the amount of $631.64 (Schedule No. 5519305011)
MOTION CARRIED
600/2024
5.a.6.
Request to uphold the County Assessor’s recommendation to partially approve a tax abatement petition by Ryan Bryant for 2023 taxes in the amount of $71.24. (Schedule No. 5532406035)
MOTION CARRIED
601/2024
5.a.7.
Request to uphold the County Assessor’s recommendation to partially approve a tax abatement petition by Abeyta Brandi for 2023 taxes in the amount of $464.76. (Schedule No. 6131203011)
MOTION CARRIED
602/2024
5.a.8.
Request to uphold the County Assessor’s recommendation to partially approve a tax abatement petition by Vinchattle Barbara for 2023 taxes in the amount of $199.66. (Schedule No. 6227415001)
MOTION CARRIED
603/2024
5.a.9.
Request to uphold the County Assessor’s recommendation to partially approve a tax abatement petition by Nielsen Stephen & Annette for 2023 taxes in the amount of $332.30. (Schedule No. 6228109045)
MOTION CARRIED
604/2024
5.a.10.
Request to uphold the County Assessor’s recommendation to partially approve a tax abatement petition by Barthels Seth & Elizabeth for 2023 taxes in the amount of $169.50. (Schedule No. 6233102008)
MOTION CARRIED
605/2024
5.a.11.
Request to uphold the County Assessor’s recommendation to partially approve a tax abatement petition by Kryznowski Piotr & Agnieszka for 2023 taxes in the amount of $44.93. (Schedule No. 6316118036)
MOTION CARRIED
606/2024
5.a.12.
Request to uphold the County Assessor’s recommendation to partially approve a tax abatement petition by Sjoerd Derubis & Audrey for 2023 taxes in the amount of $258.06. (Schedule No. 6328301017)
MOTION CARRIED
607/2024
5.a.13.
Request to uphold the County Assessor’s recommendation to partially approve a tax abatement petition by Sjoerd Derubis & Audrey for 2023 taxes in the amount of $116.70. (Schedule No. 6328305017)
MOTION CARRIED
608/2024
5.a.14.
Request to uphold the County Assessor’s recommendation to partially approve a tax abatement petition by Mcnamara Mary for 2023 taxes in the amount of $94.79. (Schedule No. 6331321012)
MOTION CARRIED
609/2024
5.a.15.
Request to uphold the County Assessor’s recommendation to partially approve a tax abatement petition by Pickern Rita for 2023 taxes in the amount of $104.10. (Schedule No. 6406125021)
MOTION CARRIED
610/2024
5.a.16.
Request to uphold the County Assessor’s recommendation to partially approve a tax abatement petition by Markley Lynn & Joan for 2023 taxes in the amount of $99.71. (Schedule No. 6406401003)
MOTION CARRIED
611/2024
5.a.17.
Request to uphold the County Assessor’s recommendation to partially approve a tax abatement petition by Generational Holdings LLC for 2023 taxes in the amount of $181.35. (Schedule No. 6408115008)
MOTION CARRIED
612/2024
5.a.18.
Request to uphold the County Assessor’s recommendation to partially approve a tax abatement petition by Boughton Lewis & Brenna for 2023 taxes in the amount of $128.75. (Schedule No. 6421101001)
MOTION CARRIED
613/2024
5.a.19.
Request to uphold the County Assessor’s recommendation to partially approve a tax abatement petition by Grow Howard & Kile Rebecca for 2023 taxes in the amount of $165.31. (Schedule No. 6435316030)
MOTION CARRIED
614/2024
5.a.20.
Request to uphold the County Assessor’s recommendation to partially approve a tax abatement petition by Forde Olivia for 2023 taxes in the amount of $1,073.50. (Schedule No. 7105209010)
MOTION CARRIED
615/2024
5.a.21.
Request to uphold the County Assessor’s recommendation to partially approve a tax abatement petition by Nafziger Grant for 2023 taxes in the amount of $179.28. (Schedule No. 7112301031)
MOTION CARRIED
616/2024
5.a.22.
Request to uphold the County Assessor’s recommendation to partially approve a tax abatement petition by B & B Merrit Real Estate for 2023 taxes in the amount of $2,170.20. (Schedule No. 7413410012)
MOTION CARRIED
617/2024
5.a.23.
Request to uphold the County Assessor’s recommendation to partially approve a tax abatement petition by RIP Properties, C/O Joseph C Sansone Company, C/O David Johnson for 2023 taxes in the amount of $1,553.82. (Schedule No. 7424407028)
MOTION CARRIED
618/2024
5.a.24.
Request to uphold the County Assessor’s recommendation to partially approve a tax abatement petition by Hueberger Revocable Trust, C/O Joseph C Sansone CO for 2023 taxes in the amount of $408.95. (Schedule No. 7425414005)
MOTION CARRIED
619/2024
5.a.25.
Request to uphold the County Assessor’s recommendation to partially approve a tax abatement petition by Chong Stenberg for 2023 taxes in the amount of $122.01. (Schedule No. 7513104010)
MOTION CARRIED
620/2024
5.a.26.
Request to uphold the County Assessor’s recommendation to partially approve a tax abatement petition by Hunter EJ Kelly for 2023 taxes in the amount of $31.09. (Schedule No. 8308307018)
MOTION CARRIED
621/2024
5.b.1.
Request to uphold the County Assessor’s recommendation to deny the abatement petition by State Bank – La Junta, C/O David Johnson for 2023 taxes. Reason for denial: Market During Base Year Data-Gathering Period Supports the Assessor’s Value. (Schedule No. 4307204007)
MOTION CARRIED
624/2024
5.b.2.
Request to uphold the County Assessor’s recommendation to deny the abatement petition by State Bank – La Junta, C/O David Johnson for 2023 taxes. Reason for denial: Market During Base Year Data-Gathering Period Supports The Assessor’s Value. (Schedule No. 4307204012)
MOTION CARRIED
625/2024
5.b.3.
Request to uphold the County Assessor’s recommendation to deny the abatement petition by Howard Charles for 2022 taxes. Reason for denial: Buildings Were Classified Properly For 2022 (Residential Outbuildings). Database Error Occurred 2023-2024. (Schedule No. 5209000094)
MOTION CARRIED
626/2024
5.b.4.
Request to uphold the County Assessor’s recommendation to deny the abatement petition by Wayman Kristopher for 2023 taxes. Reason for denial: Home Was Purchased During the Data Collection Period. Purchased Price ($1,375,000) Adjusted to the 30 June 2022. (Schedule No. 5221302002)
MOTION CARRIED
627/2024
5.b.5.
Request to uphold the County Assessor’s recommendation to deny the abatement petition by Florian Erin for 2023 taxes. Reason for denial: The Subject Is Already Valued Below the Tasp And The Comps Support A Higher Value. (Schedule No. 5305301050)
MOTION CARRIED
628/2024
5.b.6.
Request to uphold the County Assessor’s recommendation to deny the abatement petition by Spain Thomas 2023 taxes. Reason for denial: Property Value Was Protested for the Year In Question. (Schedule No. 5315201080)
MOTION CARRIED
632/2024
5.b.7.
Request to uphold the County Assessor’s recommendation to deny the abatement petition by Antoniou Alex for 2023 taxes. Reason for denial: Market During Base Year Data-Gathering Period Supports the Assessor’s Value. (Schedule No. 5319203123)
MOTION CARRIED
633/2024
5.b.8.
Request to uphold the County Assessor’s recommendation to deny the abatement petition by Junkin Robert for 2023 taxes. Reason for denial: The Comparable Sales Support the Value. (Schedule No. 5331425028)
MOTION CARRIED
634/2024
5.b.9.
Request to uphold the County Assessor’s recommendation to deny the abatement petition by Grabowski Vincent for 2023 taxes. Reason for denial: Market During Base Year Data-Gathering Period Supports the Assessor’s Value. (Schedule No. 6123002005)
MOTION CARRIED
635/2024
5.b.10.
Request to uphold the County Assessor’s recommendation to deny the abatement petition by Bruinsma Bruce & Judith, C/O Joseph Sansone, C/O David Johnson for 2023 taxes. Reason for denial: Market During Base Year Data-Gathering Period Supports the Assessor’s Value. (Schedule No. 6201004009)
MOTION CARRIED
636/2024
5.b.11.
Request to uphold the County Assessor’s recommendation to deny the abatement petition by Casco Enterprises Inc, C/O Todd Stevens for 2023 taxes. Reason for denial: Clerical Error For 2023 And 2024 Reduced Property Value To $3,500,00. Abatement Is Denied. (Schedule No. 6217407021)
MOTION CARRIED
638/2024
5.b.12.
Request to uphold the County Assessor’s recommendation to deny the abatement petition by ENT Credit Union, C/O Jon Handy for 2021 taxes. Reason for denial: Market During Base Year Data-Gathering Period Supports the Assessor’s Value. (Schedule No. 6218403001)
640/2024
5.b.13.
Request to uphold the County Assessor’s recommendation to deny the abatement petition by Kenrick Erin & David for 2022 taxes. Reason for denial: Market During Base Year Data-Gathering Period Supports the Assessor’s Value. (Schedule No. 6226111088)
MOTION CARRIED
641/2024
5.b.14.
Request to uphold the County Assessor’s recommendation to deny the abatement petition by Nielsen Stephen & Annette for 2023 taxes. Reason for denial: Market During Base Year Data-Gathering Period Supports the Assessor’s Value. (Schedule No. 6227203010)
MOTION CARRIED
642/2024
5.b.15.
Request to uphold the County Assessor’s recommendation to deny the abatement petition by Romo John & Nicole for 2023 taxes. Reason for denial: Market During Base Year Data-Gathering Period Supports the Assessor’s Value. (Schedule No. 6234103001)
MOTION CARRIED
643/2024
5.b.16.
Request to uphold the County Assessor’s recommendation to deny the abatement petition by Miller Stewart & Dianna for 2023 taxes. Reason for denial: Information from the Data Gathering Period Supports the Valuation. (Schedule No. 6234103043)
MOTION CARRIED
644/2024
5.b.17.
Request to uphold the County Assessor’s recommendation to deny the abatement petition by Sardinta Derek for 2023 taxes. Reason for denial: Market During Base Year Data-Gathering Period Supports the Assessor’s Value. (Schedule No. 6234306010)
MOTION CARRIED
645/2024
5.b.18.
Request to uphold the County Assessor’s recommendation to deny the abatement petition by Bishnu Upretti & Dil Maya for 2023 taxes. Reason for denial: Market During Base Year Data-Gathering Period Supports the Assessor’s Value. (Schedule No. 6236411009)
MOTION CARRIED
646/2024
5.b.19.
Request to uphold the County Assessor’s recommendation to deny the abatement petition by Cox Jason for 2023 taxes. Reason for denial: Market During Base Year Data-Gathering Period Supports the Assessor’s Value. (Schedule No. 6236411010)
MOTION CARRIED
647/2024
5.b.20.
Request to uphold the County Assessor’s recommendation to deny the abatement petition by 5430 Trojan LLC, C/O David Johnson for 2023 taxes. Reason for denial: Market During Base Year Data-Gathering Period Supports the Assessor’s Value. (Schedule No. 6301405020)
MOTION CARRIED
648/2024
5.b.21.
Request to uphold the County Assessor’s recommendation to deny the abatement petition by 7131 Vincent Dr LLP, C/O David Johnson for 2023 taxes. Reason for denial: Market During Base Year Data-Gathering Period Supports the Assessor’s Value. (Schedule No. 6308019036)
MOTION CARRIED
649/2024
5.b.22.
Request to uphold the County Assessor’s recommendation to deny the abatement petition by Cottonwood Creek Village Park LTD, C/O Todd Stevens for 2023 taxes. Reason for denial: Market During Base Year Data-Gathering Period Supports the Assessor’s Value. (Schedule No. 6308412053)
MOTION CARRIED
650/2024
5.b.23.
Request to uphold the County Assessor’s recommendation to deny the abatement petition by Yee Cameron & Emily for 2021 taxes. Reason for denial: Petitioner Lacks Standing to Apply for Abatement. Did Not Own the Home During 2021. (Schedule No. 6311307019)
MOTION CARRIED
651/2024
5.b.24.
Request to uphold the County Assessor’s recommendation to deny the abatement petition by Clark Michael & Lisa for 2023 taxes. Reason for denial: Market During Base Year Data-Gathering Period Supports the Assessor’s Value. (Schedule No. 6317112009)
MOTION CARRIED
652/2024
5.b.25.
Request to uphold the County Assessor’s recommendation to deny the abatement petition by Key West Investments LLP, C/O Todd Stevens for 2023 taxes. Reason for denial: Market During Base Year Data-Gathering Period Supports the Assessor’s Value. (Schedule No. 6321407005)
MOTION CARRIED
653/2024
5.b.26.
Request to uphold the County Assessor’s recommendation to deny the abatement petition by Pickern Rita for 2023 taxes. Reason for denial: Market During Base Year Data-Gathering Period Supports the Assessor’s Value. (Schedule No. 6405311018)
MOTION CARRIED
654/2024
5.b.27.
Request to uphold the County Assessor’s recommendation to deny the abatement petition by Pikes Peak Assoc of Realtors Inc, C/O David Johnson for 2023 taxes. Reason for denial: Market During Base Year Data-Gathering Period Supports the Assessor’s Value. (Schedule No. 6407319001)
MOTION CARRIED
655/2024
5.b.28.
Request to uphold the County Assessor’s recommendation to deny the abatement petition by Spicuzza Thomas Joseph for 2022 & 2023 taxes. Reason for denial: Market During Base Year Data-Gathering Period Supports the Assessor’s Value. (Schedule No. 6428209005)
MOTION CARRIED
656/2024
5.b.29.
Request to uphold the County Assessor’s recommendation to deny the abatement petition by El Dorado Springs 6035 LLC, C/O Stevens & Associates for 2021 taxes. Reason for denial: Market Data from The Data Gathering Period Supports the Value Placed on Subject Parcel. (Schedule No. 6433301051)
657/2024
5.b.30.
Request to uphold the County Assessor’s recommendation to deny the abatement petition by Roberts Frank for 2022 & 2023 taxes. Reason for denial: Exemption Denial Letter Generated On 3/25/2021. Property Is a Rental and Not Primary Residence. Comparable Sales Support Value. (Schedule No. 6505301027)
MOTION CARRIED
658/2024
5.b.31.
Request to uphold the County Assessor’s recommendation to deny the abatement petition by Baker Janelle for 2023 taxes. Reason for denial: Evidence Does Not Justify a Reduction in Value. (Schedule No. 7102303140)
MOTION CARRIED
659/2024
5.b.32.
Request to uphold the County Assessor’s recommendation to deny the abatement petition by Beasley Terrance for 2023 taxes. Reason for denial: Market During Base Year Data-Gathering Period Supports the Assessor’s Value. (Schedule No. 7113406003)
MOTION CARRIED
660/2024
5.b.33.
Request to uphold the County Assessor’s recommendation to deny the abatement petition by Parker Steven for 2023 taxes. Reason for denial: Market During Base Year Data-Gathering Period Supports the Assessor’s Value. (Schedule No. 7312407034)
MOTION CARRIED
661/2024
5.b.34.
Request to uphold the County Assessor’s recommendation to deny the abatement petition 415 West Rockrimmon LLC, C/O David Johnson for 2023 taxes. Reason for denial: Market During Base Year Data-Gathering Period Supports the Assessor’s Value. (Schedule No. 7312412333)
MOTION CARRIED
662/2024
5.b.35.
Request to uphold the County Assessor’s recommendation to deny the abatement petition by Kephart William for 2021 taxes. Reason for denial: Property Value Was Protested for The Year in Question. (Schedule No. 7326306002)
MOTION CARRIED
663/2024
5.b.36.
Request to uphold the County Assessor’s recommendation to deny the abatement petition by Martin Carl for 2023 taxes. Reason for denial: Market During Base Year Data-Gathering Period Supports the Assessor’s Value. (Schedule No. 7425404005)
MOTION CARRIED
664/2024
5.b.37.
Request to uphold the County Assessor’s recommendation to deny the abatement petition by Bugea James for 2023 taxes. Reason for denial: Market During Base Year Data-Gathering Period Supports the Assessor’s Value. (Schedule No. 7435209002)
MOTION CARRIED
665/2024
5.c.1.
Request to uphold the County Assessor’s recommendation to approve a tax abatement petition by Education Way Property LLC, C/O Olive Real Estate Group for 2022 taxes in the amount of $23,011.91 and for 2023 taxes in the amount of $28,792.96. (Schedule No. 6431414001)
MOTION CARRIED
676/2024
5.d.
The Clerk to the Board Department respectfully submits and requests approval of the August 6, 8, 13, 20, 22, and 27, 2024, Minutes.
MOTION CARRIED
685/2024
5.e.
Request to establish the survey area and set October 1, 2024, as the hearing date on the application by Black Gate Hospitality Group, LLC, d/b/a Lazy Susan’s, for a tavern liquor license to be located at 5859 Palmer Park Boulevard. (Commissioner District 2)
MOTION CARRIED
675/2024
5.f.
Resolution to issue a Class B (no restraints) Secure Transportation Service License and issuance of three (3), Type 2 (non-partitioned) Vehicle Permits to Met Transport LLC, d/b/a Met Transport, to provide secure transportation services in El Paso County.
MOTION CARRIED Decision number 24-332
684/2024
5.g.
Preliminary Release of Letter of Credit No. 202141 for The Hills at Lorson Ranch Filing No. 1 in the amount of $398,598.55.
MOTION CARRIED
668/2024
5.h.
Final Release of Subdivision Bond No. 4437136-W for Rolling Hills Ranch at Meridian Ranch Filing 1 in the amount of $712,222.00.
MOTION CARRIED
669/2024
5.i.
Partial Release of Letter of Credit No. 988-6251 for Glen at Widefield Filing 11 in the amount of $344,953.16.
MOTION CARRIED
670/2024
5.j.
Preliminary Release of Subdivision Bond No. 4445941 for Estates at Rolling Hills Ranch Fil No 2 in the amount of $491,232.98.
MOTION CARRIED
671/2024
5.k.
Resolution to approve application for Final Acceptance of Glen at Widefield Filing No. 10.
MOTION CARRIED Decision number 24-333
682/2024
5.l.
Resolution to approve Amendment #1 to the Intergovernmental Agreement between the Colorado Department of Transportation and El Paso County for El Paso County pedestrian crossings improvements.
MOTION CARRIED Decision number 24-334
691/2024
5.m.
Resolution to approve a Used Vehicle Donation Agreement between El Paso County and the James Irwin Charter School.
MOTION CARRIED Decision number 24-335
686/2024
5.n.
Resolution to recognize revenue and appropriate expenditures in the amount of $300.00 from donations by Joseph and Linda Sokol for $200.00 and Joseph and Carol Puffer for $100.00 to the Sheriff’s Office 2024 Budget.
MOTION CARRIED Decision number 24-336
674/2024
5.o.
Resolution to approve an Intergovernmental Agreement for student transportation cost sharing between El Paso County Department of Human Services and Jefferson County School District R-1.
MOTION CARRIED Decision number 24-337
672/2024
5.p.
Resolution to enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement with Cheyenne County for El Paso County to provide CHAFEE program services to Cheyenne County youth.
MOTION CARRIED Decision number 24-338
694/2024
5.q.
Resolution to enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement with Elbert County for El Paso County to provide CHAFEE program services to Elbert County youth.
MOTION CARRIED Decision number 24-339
695/2024
5.r.
Resolution to enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement with Kiowa County for El Paso County to provide CHAFEE program services to Kiowa County youth.
MOTION CARRIED Decision number 24-340
696/2024
5.s.
Resolution to approve and accept Termination and Release concerning the issuance of certificates of participation used to construct the Pikes Peak Regional Development Center.
MOTION CARRIED Decision number 24-341
687/2024
5.t.
Resolution to approve counterclaims against Cygnet Land, LLC in 2024CV31380.
MOTION CARRIED Decision number 24-342
705/2024
Procurement and Contracts Consent Calendar
5.u.1.
Approval of Fourth Amendment and Purchase Order to Harris Govern for the Next Phase project for the Next Generation Solution for the Office of the Treasurer and Office of the Assessor at a not-to-exceed amount of $110,015.00 (RFP-18-105).
MOTION CARRIED
688/2024
5.u.2.
Approval of Award of a Purchase Order to AA Construction Co. for the annual concrete maintenance project task order #3 for the Public Works Department-Engineering Division at a not-to-exceed amount of $944,781.26 (SOQ-24-051-03).
MOTION CARRIED
689/2024
5.u.3.
Approval of Award of a Purchase Order to RME Ltd. LLC, dba Elite Surface Infrastructure for the annual concrete maintenance project task order #4 for the Public Works Department-Engineering Division at a not-to-exceed amount of $829,411.45 (SOQ-24-051-04).
MOTION CARRIED
690/2024
5.u.4.
Approval of Professional Services Agreement and Purchase Order to TEKsystems, Inc. for temporary permanent staffing services for the Department of Human Services at a not-to-exceed amount of $244,000.00 (RFP 24-041H).
MOTION CARRIED
704/2024
Ceremonial Resolutions and Proclamations
6.
Proclamation recognizing Constitution Day and Citizenship Day 2024.
MOTION CARRIED Decision number 24-343
693/2024
7.
Proclamation commemorating September 11 as Patriot Day and National Day of Service and Remembrance.
MOTION CARRIED Decision number 24-344
692/2024
Comments by Elected Officials and Commissioner Liaison Report(s)
8.a.
2024 November General Election Updates: Preparation, Logistics, and Key Considerations.
680/2024
Community Service Organization Reports
Public Comment on Items Not Scheduled on the Agenda
Called-up Consent Calendar
Legislative and Executive Matters
12.
Request to uphold the County Assessor’s recommendation to deny the abatement petition by AUTOZONE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, C/O KENDRA GOLDSTEIN for 2021 & 2022 taxes. Reason for denial: EVIDENCE DOES NOT JUSTIFY A REDUCTION IN VALUE. (Schedule No. 5312101018) (continued from August 6, 2024) (APPLICANT HAS REQUESTED WITHDRAWAL)
498/2024
Department and Committee Reports/Non-Action Items
Addendum
Executive Session