Board of County Commissioners Meeting - 2026-03-31
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Meeting Summary
The Board of County Commissioners meeting on March 31, 2026 was primarily procedural with no major land use or development decisions. The board approved a management agreement for Desert Hawk Golf Course with Preston Ewing and postponed final appointment of the Pueblo County Building Board of Review members until Thursday to finalize names and terms. A former county employee requested reinstatement during public comment, and the board extended the Davis Mortuary disaster declaration to preserve state funding eligibility.
Key Decisions (4)
Desert Hawk Golf Course Management Agreement
Approved management agreement between Desert Hawk Management Board Enterprise and Preston Ewing for operation of the Desert Hawk Golf Course. Agreement was previously approved by the Desert Hawk Management Board and signed by Ewing.
CDOT Law Enforcement Grant Application
Approved application for law enforcement assistance funds from Colorado Department of Transportation Office of Transportation Safety for fiscal year 2027. Grant totals $42,956 for DUI investigation equipment including preliminary breath testers, laser radar, and a grappler set. No matching funds required; fully reimbursable.
Pueblo County Building Board of Review Appointments
Postponed final passage of resolution appointing members to the Pueblo County Building Board of Review until Thursday to finalize names, designations, and staggered terms. Primary members selected: Charlie Monterra and Wade Lisek (electrical), Steve Gerardo and Randall Kurtz (plumbing/mechanical), Brett Burna (general construction). Six alternates selected: Andy Jessick, Logan Valdez, Michael Ingo, Bob V Hill, Steven Contreras, and John Evensensi.
Davis Mortuary Disaster Declaration Extension
Extended the Pueblo County Davis Mortuary disaster and emergency declaration to preserve county's ability to obtain state funding. County has received commitment of $300,000 from state as 50/50 split, with pending request for 75/25 split with $1,500,000 cap.
Development Activity (1)
Desert Hawk Golf Course
Management agreement for golf course operations with local Pueblo resident
Market Signals (2)
Infrastructure
County officials noted significant drought conditions with no moisture over winter, indicating potential water supply concerns for golf course and agricultural operations.
Sentiment
County acknowledged budget constraints and organizational growth exceeding affordability over past 6-7 years, leading to workforce reductions.