Press Release for Board of County Commissioner's Week of August 8 - 12

MONDAY, August 8
1:00 p.m. – Interview for Boards and Commissions
The Board will interview an applicant for a vacant seat on the Community Corrections Board.

2:30 p.m. – Work Session – Public Health
The Board will meet with staff to discuss the future of public health. An agenda for this meeting is posted at:
http://laplatacountyco.iqm2.com/Citizens/calendar.aspx

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TUESDAY, August 9
8:30 a.m. – Executive Session
Pursuant to Colorado Revised Statute § 24-6-402 (4), upon the affirmative vote of two-thirds of the quorum present, the La Plata County Board of County Commissioners will hold an executive session to discuss the following matters:

• The purchase, acquisition, lease, transfer, or sale of real, personal or other property pursuant to Colo. Rev. Stat. § 24-6-402(4)(a). Purpose: Real property owned by San Juan Basin Public Health Department.
• For purposes of the Board receiving legal advice on specific legal questions pursuant to Colo. Rev. Stat. § 24-6-402(4)(b). Purpose: Local public health agency options under state law and the recommendation of the Board of Health of San Juan Basin Public Health Department.
• Determining positions relative to matters that may be subject to negotiations; developing strategy for negotiations; and instructing negotiators pursuant to Colo. Rev. Stat. § 24-6-402(4)(e). Purpose: The recommendation of the Board of Health of San Juan Basin Public Health Department.

 10:00 a.m. – Business Agenda Meeting
The Board will consider:

1. Approval of county cash requirements as prepared and posted by the Finance Department and direct staff to publish.
2. Approval of the Ballot Drop Box Licensing Agreement with Fort Lewis College.
3. Approval of a memorandum of understanding concerning implementation of the Colorado Votes Act on the campus of Fort Lewis College.
4. Approval of Core Services Program Plan for 2022-2023.
5. Approval of a letter of support for Community Connections, Inc. request for funding to operate transportation program.

Important Public Participation Information:
In an effort to promote and practice social distancing to slow the spread of COVID-19, this meeting will also be accessible using an online meeting platform via computer and telephone in accordance with La Plata County’s meeting guidelines. Public participation, including written or spoken comment, will be handled through this platform and information for joining these meetings is available below. Audio access is available with a computer or tablet or by phone. A limited number of participants may appear in person in the Board Room, subject to social distancing requirements and La Plata County’s meeting guidelines. 
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3:30 p.m. - Work Session: County Impact Fees
The Board will meet with staff to discuss impact fees. An agenda for this meeting is posted at: http://laplatacountyco.iqm2.com/Citizens/calendar.aspx
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               +1 669 900 9128

               +1 312 626 6799

               +1 646 558 8656

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Webinar ID: 819 094 582

WEDNESDAY, August 10
8:30 a.m. – Board Discussion Time  
The commissioners will meet with staff virtually to discuss various issues. An agenda for this meeting will be posted by Tuesday morning at: http://laplatacountyco.iqm2.com/Citizens/calendar.aspx

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THURSDAY, August 11
4:00 p.m. – Commissioner Salka’s Community Office Hours
Commissioner Matt Salka will hold community office hours in Durango for members of the public to meet with him to discuss county issues of interest or concern. Commissioner Salka's office hours will be held from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the La Plata County Administration Building located at 1101 E. 2^nd Avenue.

FRIDAY, August 12
There are no public meetings scheduled for this day.

For additional information regarding this press release, please contact Ted Holteen at (970) 382-6265.  All meetings are held in the Board Room of the La Plata County Administration Building, 1101 E. 2nd Avenue, Durango, unless otherwise specified. La Plata County provides reasonable accommodation to persons with disabilities to enable their full participation in public meetings.  In addition, language translation is provided for the Board’s Business and Planning Agenda meetings upon request (by 9:00 a.m. on the Friday prior to the Tuesday meeting). Translation is provided by a third party as a public service and is dependent upon their availability; due to the nuances in translating, slight differences may exist and translation is not legally binding.  For special assistance, call La Plata County Administration, 970-382-6210.
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