County zoning regulations continue to be reviewed
At their March 31 meeting, Phillips County commissioners reported that the county’s zoning regulations are still in the process of being reviewed, and there will be a follow-up meeting at a later time to review different scenarios and get recommendations for improvements or amendments for the regulations.
On March 18, the commissioners held a Zoom meeting with attorneys John Sullivan and Barbara Green of Sullivan Green Seavy LLC, in which they reviewed their proposal that was submitted in response to Phillips County’s advertised request for proposals as part of the Energy/Mineral Impact Assistance Fund Grant requirements. The grant was sought to help fund the comprehensive zoning regulations review and update.
Last September, commissioners approved the law firm to conduct a thorough analysis of each of the 11 sections of the county’s land use resolution.
Other business
In other business last month, commissioners:
— Approved the purchase of a 6140 Rhino ditch mower from Redlund Equipment for $23,500.
— Approved the bid from Scholl Oil for additional indoor speakers for $5,310 and for outdoor speakers for $13,300 at Bank of Colorado Pavilion.
— Approved the estimate not to exceed $15,029.50 from Solid Foam Solutions to provide itemized services to the exterior of the weed and pest building next to the county shop in Haxtun.
— Accepted a bid for a 10-foot JDSP10C snow pusher from 21st Century Equipment for $5,674.52.
— Approved the Department of Human Services cost allocation contract with MGT of America Consulting LLC for a one-year agreement from Feb. 15, 2022-Feb. 15, 2023, for $5,200.
— Approved the use of American Recovery Plan Act funds to purchase one air purification unit for the communication center from ARYA Group for $800 plus shipping.
— Approved moving the start time of Phillips County Board of Commissioner meetings to 8 a.m. beginning in April.
— Heard from Phillips County Economic Development Executive Director Trisha Herman about a regional comprehensive economic development strategy effort that could allow more funding options to open up for the northeast Colorado region.
— Met with Michelle Harms, who requested stop signs be installed at the intersection of county roads 35 and 30 due to the increase of traffic after County Road 35 opened up to Highway 6. Two stop signs were installed, one on the north side and one on the south side of the intersection.
— Appointed Tom Edwards to serve the remaining vacant term on the West Phillips County Cemetery Board. The term ends Dec. 31, 2024.
— Approved a subdivision exemption request submitted by Robert and Ronda Fetzer to sell 25.5 acres south of Haxtun to an undetermined buyer.
— Approved a subdivision exemption request submitted by Christy L. Shafer to sell 4.02 acres east of Holyoke to an undetermined buyer.
— Held a 13-minute executive session for discussion of a matter required to be kept confidential.