S7 9' o o AGENDA DOLORES COLORADO TOWN BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING APRIL 28th, 2025, 5:30 P.M. WORKSHOP 6:30 P.M. MEETING THE MEETING WILL BE HELD AT THE TOWN HALL 601 CENTRAL AVENUE. IF YOU WISH TO ATTEND VIRTUALLY, PLEASE VISIT THE TOWN WEBSITE UNDER GOVERNMENT TOWN BOARD MEETING FOR THE ZOOM LINK https/townofdolores.coloradogov Due to a change in Zoom, there are separate links for the 2nd and 4th Monday meeting of the Dolores Board of Trustees WORKSHOP: 5:30 P.M.: 1. Building Official 2. Ordinances BOARD MEETING 6:30 P.M. 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. ROLL CALL 4. ACTION/APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA a motion and a 2nd. To approve the agenda. 5. IDENTIFIÇATION OF ACTUAL OR PERCEIVED CONFLICTS OF INTEREST. 6. ACTION/APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT AGENDA: The Consent Agenda is intended to allow the Board by a single motion to approve matters that are considered routine or non-controversial. Here will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Board Member requests an item to be removed from the Consent Agenda and considered separately. Items removed from the Consent Agenda will be Considered under specific Agenda item numbers. 7. REMOVED CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS: 8. CITIZENS TO ADDRESS THE BOARD: This is an opportunity for Citizens to address the Board at this time or during a Public Hearing. Each Person will have 5 minutes. The Town Board encourages public comment by the following sources: Live at the Town Hall, virtually via ZOOM (see the Town Website for the link), or by submitting your comments, via email, to the Town Clerk at tammy@townofdolores.com any time before the dated Board meeting. 9 STAFF/COMMITTEE EPORIS/PRESENTATONS: 9.1 Managers Report: Leigh Reeves 9.2 Attorneys Report: Jon Kelly 9.3 Treasurers Report: Kelley Unrein 9.4 Commissioner: Jim Candelaria 10. TRUSTEES REPORTS AND ACTIONS: Please keep comment to 5 minutes 10.1 Mayor Chris Holkestad 10.2 Trustee Kalin Grigg 10.3 Trustee Sheila Wheeler 10.4 Trustee Mark Youngquist 10.5 Trustee Chris Curry 10.6 Trustee Linnea Peterson 10.7 Trustee Marie Roan 11. PUBLIC HEARINGS/ORDINANCE APPROVAL: A motion and second required to approve first reading. 11.1 Introduction and first reading of Ordinance 587 Series 2025: First amendment of the Dolores Liquor Service establishment set in Chapter 5.24 concerning the licensing of liquor service establishments and amending Ordinance 361, 1989 regulating establishments and providing for the taxation of liquor establshments in the town of Dolores. 12. DISCUSSION/POSSIBLE ACTION OF RESOLUTIONS: A motion and second required to approve resolutions. 12.1 Action/Approval Resolution R653 Series 2025: Appointing a Building Official for the Town of Dolores. 12.2 Action/Approval Resolution R653 Series 2025: Supporting Public Lands. 13. ADMINISTRATIVE BOARD BUSINESS: 14. UPCOMING BOARD, COMMITTEE AND SPECIAL GROUP MEETINGS: 14,1 Dolores Community Center Committee meeting: April 29th, 2025, 6:00 p.m. Community Center 14.2 Planning and Zoning Committee: May 6th, 2025, 6:30 p.m. Town Hall 14.3 Parks/Playground Committee May g"h, 2025, 6:00 p.m. Town Hall 14.4 Board Meeting: May 12th, 2025, 5:30 p.m. Town Hall 14.5 CML District Meeting: Fenceline in Mancos May 19th, 2025, 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. 14.6 Dolores Community Center Committee: May 20th, 2025, 6:00 p.m. Community Center 14.7 Coffee Corner with the Board: June 21s, 2025, 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Town Hall 15. ADIOURNMENT: RESUME RYAN GREENE CERTIFIED BUILDING OFFICIAL 24742 CR T, Cortez, CO 81323 T: (970) 560-2016 /I E: ree8588@gmal.com STATEMENT Certified Building Official with 10 years' experience in the building administration and construction industry. An organized, detail-oriented, and conscientious self-starter, able to strategize and prioritize effectively to accomplish multiple tasks and stay calm under pressure. Strong team-building and collaborative talents; partner easily with co-workers, elected officials, public customers, and private entities. Hold ICC Certified Building Official as well as multiple trade disciplines with a total of 12 years' experience in local government. EXPERIENCE 2024 - Present: Consultant > Stantec Consulting (Remote) Perform both Residential and Commercial plan reviews on behalf oft the company for multiple jurisdictions such as, Maricopa County, Surprise, and City of Tucson. Function as an architectural and engineering code consultant for interior design contracts. Responsibilities include researching code related design limitations, collaborating with local jurisdictions for permit submittals, and assisting the design with a wide array of building code related topics. City of Prescott Interim Building Official (Remote) Responsible for assisting staff with interpretations of code and overall application of the building code. Responsible for addressing customer concerns and building related questions. Assist the inspection staff with Temporary Certificate of Occupancy parameters and overall management of the inspection program. > Cortez Livestock Auction General Manager Responsible for the general supervision and management of the business related to building maintenance, construction, personnel, and business process. Responsible for maintaining the highest level of standard for the livestock present on-site. 2021 - 2024: City of Prescott / Chief Building Official > Responsible for the supervision of the permit technicians, building plans examiners, and building inspectors. With nine direct reports, supervisory responsibilities include selecting new hires for the division, delegating work appropriately between division groups, create a friendly working environment with team driven goals, and helping employees to further advance their careers. Also responsible for employee annual reviews and disciplinary procedures. > Present to City council for department updates and study sessions. Also responsible for public outreach and education by conducting contractor meetings, school presentations, and appearing at local home shows. > Created and implemented at third-party commercial plan review program that allows permit applicants to contract directly with third-party plan review firms for expedited plan reviews at no cost to the City. > Collaborate with the community development leadership team to set annual goals and manage the department's operating budget. > Work with other department's leadership to refine development processes and improve cross departmental communications. 2019-2021: Town of Marana / Deputy Building Official > Responsible for the supervision of both the plan review and inspection teams. With seven direct reports, supervisory responsibilities include but are not limited to interviewing, hiring, training, assigning work, addressing complaints, and rewarding or disciplining employees. Collaborate with city officials to complete necessary permitting software upgrades as well as create numerous Standard Operating procedures and department policy memos. Aid first responders in building emergencies to determine minimum life safety standards are achieved prior to re-occupancy of a structure. Created an annual code compliance program for all the Parks and Recreation Department's buildings to maintain minimum life safety requirements and aid in necessary repairs. Collaborate with the Facilities Department to perform required inspections that determine minimum code compliance for new projects and assist in finding solutions for existing building maintenance repairs. > Work with local elected officials to help achieve the Town of Marana's 's Master plan and vision, as well as propose necessary code updates. 2017-2019: Stantec, AZ / Consultant > With an average construction cost in excess of 30 million dollars, perform commercial plan review for high/ mid-rise buildings, U of A Student housing, Raytheon Missile Systems, and various other large and highly political projects. > Perform third party contracted inspections on behalf of the City of Tucson and Town of Coolidge. > Work as a consultant using CAD and Blu-Beam Review to develop Life Safety Code analyses for commercial architectural projects. 2014-2017: Safebuilt, GA/ / Deputy Building Official & Lead Combination Inspector > In charge of all plan reviews both residential and commercial, including but not limited to, pedestal buildings, hospitals, industrial occupancies, and schools. > Manage front desk staff as well as consult permit technicians regarding plan intake and department policy. Developed an emergency disaster mitigation program for City staff and the public at large in states of emergencies. > As a private consultant, dispatched to natural disasters to aid jurisdictions in mitigation and perform damage assessments. > Refined the inspection scheduling and routing process to create a modern approach and increase workflow. 2012-2014: Town of Dolores, CO / Parks Supervisor / Waste Water and Water Plant Operator > Head official over all parks and recreation areas as well as supervise summer employees. > Worked in operations over the Town's water and wastewater treatment facilities. > Additionally, responsible for maintaining water collection and distribution systems. > Collaborated with local elected officials, and citizens in organizing community wide events. EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS ICC Certified Building Official ICC Plumbing Plans Examiner/ Inspector ICC Combination Residential Inspector ICC Commercial Plans Examiner/Inspector (Mechanical, Plumbing, Electrical, and Building ICC Residential Plans Examiner ICC Mechanical Plans Examiner/ Inspector ICC Residential Energy Inspector/ Plans Examiner Dolores High School (14 college credits) ICC Accessibility Inspector Completed 50 hours of classes in exceptional ICC Commercial Building Plans Examiner/ Inspector standing at University of Northern Colorado PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES > Mr. Ryan Mahoney, Basalt, Colorado Town Manager T: (970) 927-4701// E: yen.Manoneyehasatnet Mrs. Alice Wakefield, Roswell, Georgia, Community Development Director T: (770). 594-6173 / Eawaeleseroiwelpk.om Dr. Donald Fouts, Roswell, Georgia, Plans Examiner T: (770) 641-3780 // E: dbfouts@me.com To: Dolores Town Board From: Leigh Reeves. Town Manager Date: April 23, 2025 Community Center & Facilities Oven Inspection: Still working with Hobart to get a proper installation for the oven. Working with DCC advisory board to better define roles. Property & Development Updates Working with Jon to complete the sale of 43 Porter Way, which will be completed by May 20th. Grant & Funding Updates Fishing is Fun Grant: We received $68K more funds from Colorado Parks & Wildlife (CPW). This will bring our total to $138K for the Fishing is Fun project. Comprenensive Plan Funding: We will be working with new commissioners and staff to update where we can on our own. Still working through SLRFR training to complete our Covid recovery grant. Our April report has been completed. Town Maintenance & Parks We have started the full season of park maintenance. We have fixed sprinklers and are working on marking for Riverfest which is 6 weeks away. We will be bringing the liquor permits for this season to you at the first meeting in May. We have received no feedback about our new 4-way stop sign at Riverside. Community Cleanup Spring Cleanup Flyers: We've posted two flyers-one with general info about cleanup days, and another asking for volunteers. We received two volunteers to help other citizens get ready for clean-up days. Iwill be working with the owner of the Uptown Mobile Home Park at 18396 Hwy 145. Kelley and I created a separate flyer with input from Ann to get a roll-off onto this property. While traveling about town I have identified several places that need clean-up to be fire defensible space. We will be talking about this at our workshop next week. Building Department & Code Enforcement Ryan Greene will be at our workshop next week. - have included his resume. For your consideration, he will be our new contracted building inspector. He has credentials in both residential and commercial inspection, health and safety, and plan approval. We have three projects underway currently with two more in the planning stage. The new owners of 100 Railroad were quite upset with the cost of permits for enhancing their building. We will be discussing this issue at our next workshop. Ryan and - - will be meeting with one applicant as their drawings came in without enough information to approve the project. We will be discussing our ordinances C a $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $A $ $A 6 $A $A 6A A 6A $A $ 6A $ A TOWN OF DOLORES, COLORADO ORIDNANCE NO. 587 Series 2025 FIRST AMENDMENT OF THE DOLORES LIQUOR SERVICES ESTABLISHMENTS SET FORTH IN CHAPTER 5.24 CONCERNING THE LICENSING OF LIQUOR SERVICE ESTABLISHMENTS AND AMENDING ORDINANCE 361 $ 1, 1989 REGULATING LIQUOR ESTABLISHMENTS AND PROVIDING FOR THE TAXATION OF LIQUOR ESTABLISHMENTS IN THE TOWN OF DOLORES. WHEREAS, Colorado Revised Statutes, S 31-15-401 grants general police powers to the Board of Trustees to promulgate ordinances for the health, safety, and welfare of the public, including regulation of lands owned by the Town within its corporate boundaries. WHEREAS, Colorado Revised Statutes, $ 31-35-402 grants general powers to the Board of Trustees to regulate festivals, events and the sale of alcohol and promulgate ordinances for the health, safety, and welfare of the public, including regulation of lands owned by the Town within its corporate boundaries. WHEREAS, there is a need to amend and modernize the Town's ordinances pertaining to the manner in which special event permits and sale of alcohol are issued. WHEREAS, the Board ofTrustees, in order to promote the health, safety, and welfare of the public in order to balance the benefits and burdens that come with the Town's increasing popularity of special events, and changes to the manner in which alcohol is commonly sold, wishes to repeal and amend Chapter 5.24 ofthe Dolores Municipal Code NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BYTHE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE TOWN OF DOLORES: SECTION 1. Chapter 5.24 of the Dolores Municipal Code is hereby repealed and reenacted as follows: 5.24.010 Licensing Authority. The Dolores Town Board of Trustees is hereby designated the local licensing authority for the purposes of exercising the duties and powers provided for in the Colorado Beer Code and the Colorado Liquor Code. The Dolores Town Clerk is hereby authorized to issue temporary permits upon a determination that the request for such permit meets the requirements ofC.R.S. $ 44-3-303 or other applicable provisions ofthe Colorado Beer Code (C.R.S. $ 44-4-101 et seq.) or Colorado Liquor Code (C.R.S. $ 44-3-101 et seq.). Any person aggrieved by a failure of the Clerk to issue a temporary license may appeal the denial to the Board of Trustees. Fees collected by the Town for licensing of liquor establishments shall be set by Resolution and referred to in the Town of] Dolores Regulations Manual. Such fees shall not exceed the limits set by Colorado State Statute. 5.24.020 Definitions. For purposes oft this chapter, the following shall mean: Adult means a person lawfully permitted to purchase alcohol beverages. Alcoholic Beverage means fermented malt beverage or malt, vinous, or spirituous liquors; except that "Alcohol Beverage" shall not include confectionery containing alcohol within the limits prescribed by C.R.S. $ 25-5-410()0)C). Criminal Justice Agency means any federal, state, or municipal court or any governmental agency or subunit of such agency that performs the administration of criminal justice pursuant to a statute or executive order and that allocates a substantial part ofits annual budget to the administration of criminal justice. Good Cause for the purpose of refusing or denying a license renewal or initial license issuance, means: (a) The licensee or applicant has violated, has not met, or has failed to comply with any ofthe terms, conditions, or provisions oft the Colorado Liquor Code found in Title 44, Article 3. (b) The licensee or applicant has failed to comply with any special terms or conditions that were placed on its license in prior disciplinary proceedings or arose in the context of potential disciplinary proceedings; (c) In the case of a new license, the applicant has not established the reasonable requirements ofthe neighborhood or the desires ofits adult inhabitants as provided in C.R.S. $ 44-301(2) ; or (d) Evidence that the licensed premises have been operated in a manner that adversely affects the public health, welfare, or safety ofthe immediate neighborhood in which the establishment is located, which evidence must include a continuing pattern of fights, violent activity, or disorderly conduct. For purposes of this subsection (19)(d), "disorderly conduct" has the meaning as provided for in C.R.S. $ 18-9-106. Fermented Malt Beverage means beer and any other beverage obtained by the fermentation of any infusion or decoction of barley, malt, hops or any similar product or any combination thereof in water containing not less than one-half(0.5) percent alcohol by volume; except that "Fermented Malt Beverage" shall not include confectionery containing alcohol. Licensing Officer means the Dolores Town Clerk. Local Licensing Authority means the Dolores Board of Trustees. Malt Liquors. Includes beer and shall be construed to mean any beverage obtained by the alcoholic fermentation of any infusion or decoction of barley, malt, hops or any other similar products, or any combination thereofin water containing not less than one-half (0.5) percent alcohol by volume. Operator means any person licensed by law to sell alcoholic beverages at retail, and who is engaged at any time during the calendar year in such operation in the Town. Spirituous Liquors means any alcoholic beverage obtained by distillation mixed with water and other substances in solution and includes among other things, brandy, rum, whiskey, gin, powdered alcohol, and every other liquid or solid patented or not, containing 0.5% alcohol by volume and which is fit for use for beverage purposes. Any liquid or solid containing beer or wine in combination with any other liquor, except as provided in Paragraph B and D herein, shall not be construed to be fermented malt, malt or vinous liquors, but shall be construed to be spirituous liquors. Tastings means the sampling of malt, vinous, or spirituous liquors that may occur on the premises of a retail liquor store licensee or liquor-licensed drugstore licensee by adult patrons of the licensee pursuant to the provisions of Section 44-3-301 (1), C.R.S. Temporary Permit means a permit which authorizes a transferee to continue selling alcohol beverages as permitted under the permanent license during the period in which an application to transfer the ownership of the license is pending. Vinous Liquor includes wine and fortified wines containing not less than half (0.5) a percent and not exceeding twenty-one (21) percent of alcohol by volume and are produced by the fermentation oft the natural sugar contents of fruits or other agricultural products containing sugar. For the purpose of simplifying the administration of this chapter, sake is deemed a vinous liquor. 5.24. 030 License Required. It shall be unlawful for any person within the Town to manufacture, sell, offer, serve or possess for sale any alcohol beverages unless licensed or permitted to do SO as provided by this Chapter and the applicable provisions ofC.R.S. Title 44, Articles 3, 4 and 5. (a) All applications for alcohol beverage licenses shall be filed with the Town Clerk. Any person applying for such license shall file the state license application form and the local license application forms, if any, all of which shall be filled out and completed in all material detail, including all exhibits that may be required to be attached in accordance with any local requirements. Incomplete or erroneous applications shall be rejected. All application forms shall be typewritten or printed in black or blue ink. All other information or exhibits submitted shall be typewritten or printed in black or blue ink except plans and specifications which may be required. (b) The Town Clerk shall establish application filing deadlines to allow sufficient time for completion ofinvestigations, posting and publishing notice of hearings, if applicable, and taking such other action as is necessary prior to the Board of Trustees' consideration oft the application. (c) The restrictions on the location of buildings in which liquor is sold within five hundred (500) feet of land used for school purposes, set forth in Section 44-3-313(1)d), C.R.S., may be eliminated or reduced by the Liquor Licensing Authority on a case-by- case basis upon the request of the license holder. Any elimination or reduction oft the distance restrictions otherwise applicable to such licenses shall only be granted after review and comment by the governing body ofthe applicable school or university. A request to eliminate or reduce the statutory distance requirements will be reviewed based on the following criteria: (1)Type of school property and uses involved; (2)Schedules of school operation; (3)Type of liquor license involved; (4)Hours of operation of the proposed establishment or event; (5)Potential for disruption of school activities; and (6)Likelihood ofincrease in liquor-related violations by minors. APPLICATION FEES Application fees shall be set by the Board of Trustees as expressly allowed in C.R.S. Title 44, Articles 3, 4 and 5 payable to and collected by the Town Clerk on behalf ofthe town . The Board ofTrustees shall provide to the Town Clerk a true and correct copy of all application fees set by the Authority in advance of implementing said fees. These fees shall be nonrefundable. These fees shall be in addition to any fees imposed by the State. ANNUAL LICENSE FEES AND REPEAL OF OCCUPATIONTAX (a)Fees shall be paid to the Town Clerk by the applicant at the time of filing the application or request for the following, and shall be as set forth in the fee schedule approved by the Board of Trustees from time to time, a copy of which is available in the Town Clerk's office: (1)For a new license; (2)For a transfer of location or ownership; (3)For renewal of a license; and (4)For a temporary liquor license. (b) The prior provisions of the Dolores Liquor Code calling for an occupation tax on liquor establishments are repealed, except that nothing herein shall be construed to require a prorate refund of any occupation tax paid in 2025 prior to the effective date of this amendment. 5.24.040 Remedies; Violations. In addition to any other remedy provided by this Chapter, the Town shall have the right to recover all sums due and owing under this Chapter by any civil remedy available under existing law. No person shall operate any licensed premises in the Town without paying the fees, taxes, penalties and interest imposed by this Chapter. 5.24.050 License suspension and revocation - authority; procedure. LICENSE SUSPENSION AND REVOCATION-AUTHORITY; PROCEDURE. The Board of Trustees shall have the power, upon its own motion or upon complaint, to: (a) Upon notice to the licensee and hearing, suspend any license for a period not to exceed 15 days or revoke such license. Suspension and revocation proceedings shall be commenced by the Board of Trustees by issuing and causing to be served upon the licensee a notice of hearing, at least fifteen (15) days prior to the hearing, and an order to show cause why his license should not be suspended or revoked whenever it shall appear to the Board of Trustees that there is a probable cause to believe that the licensee has violated any law, any rule or regulations of the state or local licensing authority, or any ofthe terms, conditions, or provisions of the license issued by the Board ofTrustees. Notice to the licensee must comply with C.R.S. $ 44-3-302(1)(). In all such proceedings the Town Clerk shall conduct an investigation and shall act as the prosecuting agent during the hearing. A hearing shall be held at a place and time designated by the Trusteeson the day stated in the notice, or upon such other day as may be set for good cause shown. Evidence in support ofthe charges shall be given first followed by cross-examination oft those testifying thereto. The licensee, in person or by counsel, shall then be permitted to give evidence in defense, and in explanation and shall be allowed to give evidence and statements in mitigation ofthe charges, followed by cross-examination of those testifying thereto. In the event the licensee is found to have committed the violation charged, or any other violation, evidence and statements in aggravation of the offense shall also be permitted, followed by cross- examination of those testifying thereto. Ifthe evidence presented at the hearing does not support the charges stated in the notice and order served upon the licensee, but standing alone establishes the guilt of the licensee of a violation of some other law, rule or regulation the licensee shall be permitted to give evidence and statements in defense, explanation and mitigation if then prepared to do SO. If such evidence is not then available, but can be obtained by the licensee, the licensee shall state the substance thereof and upon his request the hearing may be recessed for not more than ten (10) days and shall then continue under the same procedure as though no recess had occurred. In the event the licensee is found not to have violated any law, rule or regulation, the charges against him will be dismissed. Ift the licensee is found to have violated some law, rule or regulation, his license may be suspended, revoked or fined in amount not to exceed $499 per violation in accordance with C.R.S. $ $ 44-3-601. Every licensee whose license has been suspended by the Board shall, if ordered by the Board, post two (2) notices in conspicuous places, one (1) on the exterior and one (1) on the interior ofhis premises, for the duration of the suspension. The notices shall be twenty-four (24) inches in length and fourteen (14) inches in width, and shall be in the following form: NOTICE OF SUSPENSION ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSES ISSUED FOR THESE PREMISES HAVE BEEN SUSPENDED BY ORDER OF THE LOCAL LICENSING AUTHORITY FOR VIOLATION OF THE COLORADO BEER CODE/LIQUOR CODE" 5.24.060 Modification of Premises. No licensee shall physically change, alter or modify the licensed premises from those shown in the plans and specifications submitted at the time the licensee obtained the original license until written approval to do SO has been received from the Board of Trustees and the state licensing authority, pursuant to the regulations adopted by the State. Requests for changes, alterations or modifications of the licensed premises shall be on such forms as are provided by the state licensing authority and, in addition, on such forms as may be provided by the Town, if any. The request shall be accompanied by plans and specifications, on pages not larger than eight and one-half (8%) inches by eleven (11) inches, which shall be sufficient to advise the Board ofTrustees of the scope and nature of the proposed request and must include the identification of areas where alcohol will be served and stored. 5.24.070 Change of Location. No license issued by the Board ofTrustees shall be transferred to another location howsoever proximate without the approval ofthe Board of Trustees. The policies and procedures for such transfer of location of licensed premises shall be the same as those for the issuance of new licenses, except information and investigation regarding the applicant shall not be required. An application fee as provided in this section shall be charged. 5.24.080 Late Renewal Application Pursuant to Section 44-3-302(2), C.R.S., and the regulations adopted pursuant thereto by the State, a licensee whose license has been expired for not more than ninety (90) days may file a late renewal application upon the payment of applicable fees. A licensee who files a late renewal application and pays the applicable fees may continue to operate until both the Board ofTrustees and the State have taken final action to approve or deny such licensee's late renewal application. The. Authority shall not accept a late renewal application more than ninety (90) days after the expiration of a licensee's permanent annual license. Any licensee whose permanent annual license has been expired for more than ninety (90) days must apply for a new license and shall not sell or possess for sale any alcohol beverage until all required licenses have been obtained. 5.24.08 Temporary Permit. The Board of Trustees may, in accordance with the provisions of Section 44-3-303, C.R.S., issue a temporary permit to a transferee of an alcohol beverage license issued by the Board of Trustees. Such temporary permit shall authorize a transferee to continue selling alcohol beverages as permitted under the permanent license during the period in which an application to transfer the ownership of the license is pending. If the next regularly scheduled meeting of the Board of Trustees will not be held within five (5) working days of the receipt by the Town Clerk of an application for a temporary permit under this Section, the Town Clerk shall issue the temporary permit requested by such an application provided the Town Clerk first determines the following: (1) That the applicant is in compliance with all applicable provisions ofC.R.S. $ 44-3- 303; and (2) That aj preliminary background check conducted by Police Services of the applicant and its officers, directors and owners having a ten (10) percent or more ownership interest indicates that such persons have not been convicted ofa felony or an offense involving moral turpitude. a. If either of these determinations cannot be made by the Town Clerk with respect to any application that the Clerk has authority to consider under this Subsection (b), the Clerk shall not issue a temporary permit. Iffor any reason the Town Clerk decides not to issue a temporary permit applied for under this Section, the applicant shall be entitled to a hearing before the Board ofTrustees at its next regularly scheduled meeting, at which time the Board ofTrustees shall consider the Town Clerk's decision not to issue the temporary permit and it may, in its discretionary authority, either uphold the decision oft the Town Clerk or reverse it and issue the temporary permit to the applicant. 5.24.090 Special Event Permits. Pursuant to C.R.S.S 44-5-107(5), the Board ofTrustees, acting through the local licensing authority, elects not to obtain the state licensing authority's approval or disapproval of applications for special events permits pursuant to C.R.S Title 44, Article 5. The Board of Trustees hereby authorizes the issuance of special event permits for the sale, by the drink only, of alcohol beverages by the Town, organizations, and political candidates in accordance with this chapter and C.R.S. Title 44, Article 5. No alcoholic beverages shall be sold at any Special Event until a special event permit is obtained from the Town. 5.24.100 Alcoholic Beverage tasting permit The town hereby authorizes tastings to be conducted by retail liquor store or liquor- licensed drugstore licenses in accordance with this section and pursuant to Section 44-3-3 301, C.R.S., as the term "tastings" is defined in the said Section 44-3-103. It is unlawful for any person or licensee to conduct tastings within the Town unless authorized in accordance with this section. Tastings shall not be authorized until the following prerequisites are fully satisfied, as determined by the Town: A retail liquor store or liquor licensed drugstore that wishes to conduct tastings shall submit an application for a tasting permit with the Town Clerk. The Town Clerk may reject the application if the applicant fails to establish that the licensee is able to conduct tastings without violating any of the provisions ofi this section. The application shall be accompanied by an application fee of one hundred dollars ($100.00). The Town Clerk shall establish the application procedure. Application forms will be prescribed by the local licensing authority and/or Town Clerk and will include a schedule of the planned tastings, a list of the names of the persons conducting the tastings and documentation that the person conducting the tasting has completed the required training, a written control plan, and other such information as the local licensing authority and/or Town Clerk may require. Any change to the information submitted must be submitted to the Town Clerk one (1) week prior to the change being made. Failure to do sO constitutes a violation. Renewal of the tastings permit shall be concurrent with renewal of the retail liquor store or liquor-licensed drugstore license. The initial tastings permit shall expire on the date of the retail liquor store or liquor-licensed drugstore license and the initial fee will not be prorated. Tastings shall be subject to the limitations set forth in C.R.S. $ 44-3-301(10)(), as amended from time to time. Compliance with the limitations and requirements set forth in C.R.S. $ 44-3-301(10)() shall be a term and condition of any tastings permit, whether expressly set forth in the tastings permit or not. Tastings, once approved, shall be subject to the following limitations: a. Tastings shall be conducted only by a person who has completed an alcohol server training program that meets the standards established by the Liquor Enforcement Division in the Department of] Revenue and who is either a retail liquor store state licensee or a liquor-licensed drugstore licensee, or an employee of a licensee, and only on a licensee's licensed premises. b. The alcohol used in tastings shall be purchased through a licensed wholesaler, licensed brew pub, winery, or licensed distillery licensed pursuant to C.R.S. $ 44-3- 403 at a cost that is not less than the lain-in cost of such alcohol. C. The size of an individual alcohol sample shall not exceed one (1) ounce of malt or vinous liquor or one-half (0.5) of one (1) ounce of spirituous liquor. d. Tastings shall not exceed a total of five (5) hours in duration per day, which need not be consecutive. e. Tastings shall be conducted only during the operating hours in which the licensee on whose premises the tastings occur is permitted to sell alcohol beverages, and in no case earlier than 11:00 a.m. or later than 9:00 p.m. f. The licensee shall prohibit patrons from leaving the licensed premises with an unconsumed sample. g. The licensee shall promptly remove all open and unconsumed alcohol beverage samples from the licensed premises, destroy the samples immediately following the completion of the tasting, or store any open containers of unconsumed alcohol beverages in a secure area outside the sales area ofthe licensed premises for use at a tasting conducted at a later time or date. h. The licensee shall not serve a person who is under twenty-one (21) years of age or who is visibly intoxicated. i. The licensee shall not serve more than four (4) individual samples to a patron during a tasting. j. Alcohol samples shall be in open containers and shall be provided to a patron free of charge. The licensee may conduct tastings on no more than one hundred fifty-six (156) days per year. k. No manufacturer of malt, vinous, or spirituous liquors shall induce a licensee through free goods or financial or in-kind assistance to favor the manufacturer's products being sampled at a tasting. The licensee shall bear the financial and all other responsibility for a tasting. I. A violation of a limitation specified in C.R.S. $ 44-3-8010) by a retail liquor store license or a liquor-licensed drugstore licensee, whether by his or her employees, agents, or otherwise, shall be the responsibility oft the retail liquor store or liquor- licensed drugstore licensee who is conducting the tasting. m. Aretail liquor store or liquor-licensed drugstore licensee conducting a tasting shall be subject to the same revocation, suspension, and enforcement provisions as otherwise apply to the licensee. In addition to, or in lieu of, any enforcement actions which the Board of Trustees takes against the licensee for violations of this code or the Colorado Liquor Code and Regulations, the Board ofTrustees may decline to renew the tastings permit for good cause shown. In addition, the Board of Trustees may suspend or revoke the tastings permit in accordance with the procedures specified in this Code and the Colorado Liquor Code. Severability. Ifany part, section, subsection, clause or phrase of this chapter is for any reason to be held invalid, such decision shall not affect the validity oft the remaining portions of this chapter, and the Board of Trustees, hereby declares it would have passed this chapter, and each part, section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase thereof, regardless of the fact that any one (1) or more parts, sections, subsections, sentences or clauses or phrases be declared invalid. Section 5.24.110. - Festival permits. A. Permit required. A licensee who wishes to host a festival shall first obtain a permit from the State and the Town, except a limited winery or winery licensee need not obtain a festival permit from the Town. A licensee applying for both a festival permit and a special event permit from the State need not obtain a festival permit from the Town. B. Eligible licenses. The following license types are eligible to apply for a festival permit: 1. Beer and wine; 2. Brew pub; 3. Distillery pub; 4. Hotel and restaurant; 5. Manufacturer; 6. Tavern; 7. Vintner's restaurant; and 8. Wholesaler. C. Participation. The licensee who hosts the festival shall be the licensee who files the application for the festival permit; provided that other licensees of the types described in subsection B hereof may jointly participate under the permit. D. Number. Each festival permit shall allow the licensee to hold nine festivals during the 12- month period following the permit is issued. E. Hours. In no case shall a festival be held for longer than 72 hours. F.Application- -Application for issuance of a festival permit. The applicant for a festival permit must: 1.S Specify the licensed premises for the festival to be held; and 2. File the application with the Town Clerk at least 30 days before the festival is to be held. 3. Identify controlled access and boundaries to the festival for alcohol consumption, comply with security requirements deemed necessary by the Town, agree to adherence to nuisance issues, including trash removal and noise. 4. Pay the required application fee as set by the fee schedule pursuant to Section 2.34.010 of the Code. G. Denial. The Town may deny an application for the following reasons: 1.A documented history ofl liquor violations; 2. The filing of an incomplete or late application; or 3.A finding that the application, if granted, would result in violation of State or local laws, rules, or regulations. H. Supplemental applications. To hold any additional festival after the initial festival, which was described in the initial application, the permittee must notify the State and the Town Clerk at least 30 days prior to the additional festival being held with an intent to host a subsequent festival. If the Town is notified at least 30 days in advance of the subsequent festival, the subsequent festival is presumed to be approved unless the Town has grounds to deny the subsequent festival provided by subsection G of this section. Passed adopted and approved on the first reading this day of 2025. DOLORES BOARD OF TRUSTEES: By Mayor Chris Holkestad Attest: By: Town Clerk Tammy Neely Passed adopted and approved on the second and final reading this day of 2025. DOLORES BOARD OF TRUSTEES: By Mayor Chris Holkestad ATTEST By Town Clerk Tammy Neely Town of Dolores Resolution No R652 Series 2025 RESOLUTION APPOINTING BUILDING OFFICIAL FOR THE TOWN OF DOLORES WHEREAS, the Town of Dolores is a statutory town with authority to adopt regulations for public safety, building codes and employ one or more persons with authority to inspect property and enforce, interpret, and administer such codes. WHEREAS Town of Dolores has adopted by ordinance the International Building Code (2021 Edition); The International Residential Code (2021 Edition); The International Fuel Gas Code (2021 Edition); The International Plumbing Code (2021 Edition); The International Mechanical Code (2021 Edition); The International Existing Building Code (2021 Edition); The International Property Maintenance Code (2021 Edition); The International Fire Code (2021 Edition); The International Energy Conservation Code (2021 Edition), Published by the International Code Council, Inc, (collectively Building Codes). WHEREAS the Town's adopted Building Codes call for a Building Inspector and Building Official and Section 2.04.040, Section 13.2 and Chapter 15 of the Dolores Municipal Code call the for the appointment of a Building Inspector and Building Official. Section 15.16.110 oft the Dolores Municipal Code calls for the appointment of a Gas Inspector. WHEREAS the terms Building Inspector, Building Official and Gas Inspector are used interchangeably in the Dolores Municipal Code and as used herein the term Building Official shall be construed to mean building official, building inspector and gas inspector. WHEREAS the Town has conducted a search for qualified candidates to fill the vacancy ofthe Town's Building Official, and finds that Ryan Greene meets the necessary qualifications for the Town. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE TOWN OF DOLORES, THAT: Section 1. The Board of Trustees of the Town of Dolores does hereby appoint Ryan Greene as the Building Official of the Town of Dolores effective on April 28, 2025, with all ofthe powers, duties and responsibilities described afforded by ordinance and law to the role ofl Building Official (which term shall be construed to mean building official, building inspector and gas inspector). Section 2. The Board ofTrustees finds it appropriate to employ Ryan Greene as an independent contractor at the rate of $42.00 per hour to perform such services; such expenditure having already been provided for in the adopted 2025 budget. Passed, adopted, and approved April 28, 2025. THE BOARD OF IRUSTEES OF THE TOWN OF DOLORES: By: Mayor Chris Holkestad Attest: Town Clerk Tammy Neely TOWN OF DOLORES RESOLUTION NO. R653 SERIES 2025 AI RESOLUTION SUPPORTING PUBLIC LANDS WHEREAS, the Town of Dolores, Colorado, is a statutory town incorporated under the laws of the state of Colorado; WHEREAS the Town of Dolores is part of Montezuma County, Colorado, home to a significant portion of public lands which comprise approximately 72% of the County's total area, which is integral to the Town's economy, environment, and quality of life. WHEREAS the Town of Dolores is within close proximity to 75 miles of maintained recreation trails of the Boggy Draw Trail System as part of the approximately 1.8 million acres of San Juan National Forest that is managed by the United States Forest Service, which is integral to the Town's economy, environment, and quality of life. WHEREAS the Town of Dolores is home to the Bureau of Land Management Tres Rios Field Office which manages 628 miles of rivers and streams and 500,000 acres of lands open to livestock grazing in the Four Corners region, which is integral to the Town's economy, environment, and quality of life. WHEREAS the Town of Dolores is home to the Bureau of Land Management Canyons of the Ancients Visitor Center and Museum which manages and stewards the 174,000 acres of land over 8,300 recorded archaeological sites that comprise the Canyons of the Ancients National Monument, which is integral to the Town's economy, environment, and quality of life. WHEREAS the Town of Dolores is home to McPhee Reservoir which has a drainage area of 809 square miles and a surface area of 4,470 acres managed by the Bureau of Reclamation, and 50 miles of shoreline managed by the United States Forest Service, which is integral to the Town's economy, environment, and quality of life. WHEREAS these public lands, managed by federal agencies such as the United States Forest Service San Juan Rangers Office, the Bureau of Land Management Tres Rios Field Office, the Bureau of Land Management Canyons of the Ancients Visitor Center and Museum, and the Bureau of Reclamation, provide essential resources, including grazing lands for agricultural operations, habitats for wildlife, drinking water, sites of cultural significance, and nearly-endless opportunities for outdoor recreation. WHERAS the Town of Dolores recognizes the importance of multiple uses of public lands, including but not limited to, grazing, energy development, and recreation. WHEREAS the residents of the Town of Dolores deeply value these public lands for their beauty, and recreational, economic, cultural, and spiritual significance, recognizing that these lands are accessible to all, regardless of socioeconomic status, race, or gender and this is evidenced by high participation in local stewardship, trail organizations and events. Whereas public lands contribute significantly to the local economy through activities such as outdoor recreation, tourism attractions, mineral extraction, timber sales and ranching, all which contribute substantially to the Town of Dolores and Colorado's economy. WHEREAS federal management of these public lands ensures that resources are managed for the benefit of all Americans, addressing complex challenges such as wildfire management, wildfire preparedness, watershed protection and wildlife conservation. WHEREAS the costs associated with managing these lands are a national responsibility, and federal involvement is crucial for the long-term health and sustainability of these resources. WHEREAS the Town of Dolores is aware of the actual or proposed budget cuts and layoffs at these agencies which compromise their capacity to respond to growing visitation numbers- management of rangelands, trails and trail heads- and compromises their collective ability to fight wildfires and conserve these lands for future generations to enjoy. WHEREAS the Town of Dolores is a timber and agriculture producing community within the Four Corners region that produces oil and gas energy and with a long history of balancing conservation needs with industry regulations, and there are currently Federal regulations on public lands intended to mitigate and manage the impact of agricultural activity and pollution, especially methane- an ongoing issue throughout the Four Corners region. WHEREAS there are ongoing attempts to transfer or sell off public lands, which are inconsistent with the values and interests of the residents of the Town of Dolores and the broader Colorado community. WHEREAS the 2023 Colorado Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan (SCORP) revealed that outdoor recreation in Colorado generated $65.8 billion in economic output, contributed $36.5 billion to the state's GOP, supported 404,000 jobs, and generated $11.2 billion in tax revenue, demonstrating the profound economic significance of public lands and outdoor recreation to the state and to the Town of Dolores. WHEREAS the outdoor recreation industry in Colorado contributed over $17 billion to the state's economy in 2023, supporting 132,500 jobs, demonstrating the significant economic impact of public lands. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE TOWN OF DOLORES as follows: 1. The Board of Trustees expresses its strong support for the continued federal management and stewardship of public lands within and nearby the Town of Dolores. 2. The Board of Trustees encourages the maintenance of appropriate workforce numbers at public land management agencies in order to manage lands for the betterment of all. 3. The Board of Trustees opposes any efforts to sell, transfer, or dispose of these public lands without a public process. 4. The Board of Trustees opposes any roll-back of federal public lands methane regulations. 5. The Board of Trustees encourages the Colorado Congressional Delegation to oppose any legislation that would negatively impact public lands and to support policies that ensure their long-term preservation and sustainable use. 6. The Board of Trustees recognizes the multiple uses of public lands and encourages a balanced approach to land management. 7. The Board of Trustees urges federal land management agencies to continue their collaborative efforts with local communities, tribes, stakeholders, and other governmental entities to ensure effective and responsible management of public lands. 8. If any section, clause, phrase, word other provisions oft this resolution shall for any reason be held invalid, such holding shall not affect the validity of the remaining sections, sentences, clauses, phrases words or other provisions and the validity of this resolution shall stand notwithstanding. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that copies of this resolution be sent to the members of the Colorado Congressional Delegation, the Governor of Colorado, and the relevant federal land management agencies. Introduced, read and passed as a resolution at the regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Town of Dolores held on April 28, 2025, at which a quorum was present. ADPOPTED by the Board of Trustees of the Town of Dolores, Colorado, this 28th Day of April 2025. THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE TOWN OF DOLORES: By: Mayor Chris Holkestad Attest: Town Clerk Tammy Neely