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To find the meeting details for each of these groups, including day, time and meeting platform link, visit the calendar on the County Public Meetings page.
Meeting Bodies:
- Board of County Commissioners
- County Boards
Why Serve?
Serving on a county board or commission is a valuable opportunity to offer personal growth and community impact. It allows active involvement in shaping local policies, directly influencing residents' lives by addressing critical issues like education, infrastructure, and public health.
Additionally, participation offers insights into governance complexities, aiding in understanding how local government operates. Engaging in these roles fosters collaboration with diverse backgrounds, promoting unity and purpose. It provides a platform to address challenges, work on inclusive solutions, expand professional networks, and develop leadership skills while making a lasting, positive difference for the community.
In essence, serving on such boards or commissions isn't just about contributing; it's a chance for personal and professional development while leaving a significant legacy of service.
What are the Requirements?
If you're interested in volunteering for a board or commission to support your community, please take a moment to review the Board of County Commissioners Advisory Board Policy (PDF) and the General Requirements for Advisory Board Service (PDF) before submitting an application. The primary requirements include:
- Being at least 18 years old (unless applying for a youth-designated position)
- Maintaining residency in Delta County, including the areas of Maher, Pea Green, and Somerset.
- Adhering to a 75% attendance requirement for all board members to retain membership.
- Being willing and able to comply with ethical obligations associated with board service see Delta County's Code of Ethics & Conduct for Boards and Commissions
- Some positions require specific residence locations. See the District Map (PDF) if you need to determine which District you live in.
How to Apply
When you submit a volunteer service application, it's important to note that under Colorado Public Records Law, the document becomes a public record.
- To apply, please complete and submit the online Volunteer Application. If you encounter any issues or have questions regarding your application or the application process, feel free to reach out via email to the Public Information Officer or call 970-874-3583 for assistance.
What Happens Next?
Once you submit your application, the Commissioners' Office will confirm receipt and conduct a screening process. If you're appointed, the Commissioner's Office will notify you accordingly.
Volunteer Board Descriptions, Rosters & Vacancies
The County Commissioners have authorized the creation of the following volunteer boards and commissions, and appointments are made to various boards throughout the calendar year.
Colorado law doesn’t prescribe a specific minimum application period for board and commission vacancies—that’s left to each county’s policy. In practice, Delta County—and many of its peer jurisdictions—follow these guidelines:
- Publish notice at least twice (once 10 days before close; again 5 days before close) in the local newspaper and on the county website.
- Keep the application window open for at least 21 - 30 calendar days from the date of first publication to maximize outreach and give schools, civic groups, and businesses time to circulate the opening.
- If the position is listed as “open‑until‑filled”, the notice must be posted promptly and leave applications open for at least two weeks before making any appointments.
Term: 3 Years
Initial appointments shall be staggered terms so that an equal percentage of members shall serve for one year, two years, and three years. Subsequent terms shall consist of a three-year appointment, and members may serve consecutive terms.
Blake Field Airport Advisory Board Members
| Name | Title | Term Appointment Date | Term Expiration Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ginnette Waterman | Secretary, non-member | March 7, 2023 | N/A |
| Merle "Ric" Lynch | One-year airport user | N/A | March 7, 2023 |
| Alan Collins | Two-year pilot | N/A | February 1, 2025 |
| Ted Waltman | Three-year hangar owner | N/A | February 1, 2026 |
| Tim McCracken | Ex Officio member | N/A | N/A |
Term: 3 Years
The Board of Adjustments is a decision-making body. They are governed by the General Rules adopted by Resolution Number 2021-R-009 (PDF). The Board of Adjustments is responsible for administrative appeals and variances as required by the Land Use Code.
Links
- Resolution Adopting General Rules for the Board of Adjustment (PDF)
- Visit our Agendas and Minutes page for the meeting schedule.
- Planning staff contact information.
Board of Adjustment Members
| Name | District | Term Appointment Date | Term Expiration Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Twamley | District 1 | February 16, 2021 | February 16, 2024 |
| Ron Hays | District 1 | April 1, 2023 | February 16, 2026 |
| Candyce Blair | District 2 | May 1, 2023 | February 16, 2025 |
| Open Seat | District 2, Associate | N/A | N/A |
| Kim Shay | District 3 | March 1, 2024 | February 16, 2027 |
Term: 5 Years
The term of each member shall be five years, except that if County Commissioners are serving on the County Board, a Commissioner who leaves office shall be deemed to have resigned from the County Board, and the replacement Commissioner will be appointed to complete the term. Non-Commissioner County Board members may be reappointed for up to two additional terms.
The Board of Health meetings are held on the third Tuesday of every month. View agendas and minutes on our Agendas and Minutes page.
Board of Health Members
| Name | District | Term Expiration Date |
|---|---|---|
| Mike Lane, Chair | District 1 | December 31, 2024 |
| Wendell Koontz, Vice Chair | District 3 | December 31, 2024 |
| Don Chapman (2nd additional term) | At-Large Community | December 31, 2027 |
| Dr. Antonio Calderon | At-Large Community | December 31, 2029 |
| Jo Rosenquist (2nd additional term) | At-Large Community | December 31, 2028 |
Cedaredge Cemetery Board
Term: 6 Years
Members are appointed by County Commissioners when the term expires. A letter of recommendation or re-appointment is needed.
In the past, the Town of Cedaredge had an agreement to do all administrative work and maintenance. The Town of Cedaredge also received taxes. Beginning December 31, 1996, the Town of Cedaredge is no longer involved with the administration or maintenance of the cemetery. Beginning in 1997, taxes go to Cedaredge Cemetery District. The Cemetery District will issue warrants for the money.
Cedaredge Cemetery Board Members
| Name | Title | Term Appointment Date | Term Expiration Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leroy Black | President | February 20, 2015 | January 31, 2025 |
| Tracy Dill | Vice President | January 31, 2019 | January 31, 2023 |
| Bob Marah | Secretary and Treasurer | N/A | N/A |
Cory Cemetery Board
Term: 6 Years
Members are appointed by Commissioners. Elections are held in March (according to records, this board was formed on February 1899 for a period of 20 years; there is also a record of their articles of incorporation dated March 3, 1913, which states that the Board shall remain for a period of 20 years) the Clerk's office shows no further articles of incorporation. In 1989, appointments were made by the County Commissioners. Commissioners gave each member a 6-year term according to the statute requirements.
Cory Cemetery Board Members
| Name | Title | Term Appointment Date | Term Expiration Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pamela Anderson | Member | N/A | January 31, 2025 |
| Dick Kirkpatrick | Member | N/A | January 31, 2027 |
| Gary Tollefson | Member | January 31, 2023 | January 31, 2029 |
Crawford Cemetery Board
Term: 6 Years
Members are appointed by Commissioners. The Cemetery Board recommends replacement when someone resigns.
Crawford Cemetery Board Members
| Name | Title | Term Appointment Date | Term Expiration Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte Lubin | President | October 21, 2013 | January 31, 2025 |
| Hetty Todd | Member | November 17, 2014 | January 31, 2024 |
| Kermit Pipher | Member | N/A | January 31, 2026 |
| Hannah Todd | Book Keeper | N/A |
Eckert Cemetery Board
Term: 6 Years
Members are appointed by County Commissioners after a letter of recommendation or interest in re-appointment is received. Members must live in the Eckert Cemetery District.
Eckert Cemetery Board Members
| Name | Title | Term Appointment Date | Term Expiration Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holly Jones | Chair | March 19, 2024 | March 19, 2030 |
| Carol Vela | Secretary, Non-Member | N/A | N/A |
| Leigh Ann Hunt | Member | N/A | January 31, 2029 |
| Paul Kehmeier | Member | N/A | N/A |
Hotchkiss Cemetery Board
Term: 6 Years
Members are appointed by Commissioners. The Cemetery Board recommends replacement when someone resigns.
Hotchkiss Cemetery Board Members
| Name | Title | Term Appointment Date | Term Expiration Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sandy Dix | Secretary, Non-Member | N/A | N/A |
| Cody Houseweart | Member | January 31, 2023 | January 31, 2029 |
| Vikki Halladay | Member | August 2023 | January 31, 2029 |
| Janice Cooper | Member | August 2023 | January 31, 2029 |
Paonia Cemetery Board
Term: 6 Years
Members are appointed by Commissioners. The Cemetery Board recommends replacement when someone resigns. County Commissioners appoint members. The President notifies the Commissioners’ Office with recommendations for replacement when someone resigns.
Paonia Cemetery Board Members
| Name | Title | Term Appointment Date | Term Expiration Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Don Emmons | President | N/A | January 31, 2024 |
| David Hurr | Secretary/Treasurer | N/A | January 31, 2025 |
| Carolyn Ringo | Member | N/A | September 6, 2028 |
Term: 2 Years (One Year for Government Officials)
The Advisory Board assembled in December of 2006. The Vice-Chairman of the Board of Delta County Commissioners serves on this Board (one-year term).
Community Services Block Grant Advisory Board Members
| Name | Role | Term Appointment Date | Term Expiration Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wendell A. Koontz | Commissioner, Public-Elected | January 1, 2024 | December 31, 2024 |
| Anne Gallegos | Delta County Human Services, Publicly Elected | January 1, 2023 | December 31, 2025 |
| Cheryl Oeltjenbruns | Abraham Connection, Low-Income Sector | January 1, 2020 | December 31, 2024 |
| Miriam Helmsing, Chair | School to Work Alliance Program, Private/Community | January 1, 2020 | December 31, 2024 |
| Ute Jantz, Vice Chair | Delta Housing Authority, Low-Income Sector | January 1, 2020 | December 31, 2024 |
| April Gerhard | Delta Health, Private/Community | January 1, 2024 | December 31, 2026 |
| Sandie Jungers | Low-Income Sector | January 1, 2023 | December 31, 2025 |
Fair Board
Letters and applications are due to the Board Secretary via email and/or US Mail by September 30th of each year. The Delta County Administrator will conduct a background check on all applicants.
The Fair Board shall not exceed 7 persons.
Two people will be nominated for a 3-year term at each September meeting. Those nominees shall be submitted to the Board of County Commissioners (BoCC), who will appoint 2 members each year.
The 7 members will be divided as follows: 2 members in charge of the 4-H/FFA committee, 1 member in charge of the Events committee, 1 member in charge of the Rodeo committee, 1 member in charge of the Town/Community committee, 1 member in charge of the Heritage Hall committee, and the person selected by the BoCC as the Delta County Fair Coordinator.
Each year, after a vote by the Board, the final 2 Board nominees shall be submitted to the BoCC for final appointment in October. If approved by the Commissioners, new members shall be appointed to a 3-year term on a staggered basis to retain continuity of the Board.
Minimum Requirements (a) Must be a minimum of 18 years old, have no felony convictions, and shall not have been charged with or convicted of a sexual offense, forgery, embezzlement, public corruption, or related charges in any federal or state court.
Term: 3 Years
Fair Board Members
| Name | Title | Term Appointment Date | Term Expiration Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jennifer Craig | President | February 1, 2022 | January 31, 2025 |
| Ryan Bates | Vice President | February 1, 2023 | January 31, 2026 |
| Cristen Chermak | Secretary | February 1, 2023 | January 31, 2026 |
| Kelsi Burr | Treasurer | February 1, 2022 | January 31, 2025 |
| Philip Hulet | Member | February 1, 2023 | January 31, 2026 |
| Gary Peebles | Member | February 1, 2023 | January 31, 2026 |
Historic Landmarks Board Members
| Name | Title | Term Appointment Date | Term Expiration Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leigh Ann Hunt | Chair | N/A | N/A |
| Claudia King | Vice Chair | N/A | N/A |
| Jim Wetzel | Treasurer | N/A | N/A |
| Brad Davis | Secretary | N/A | N/A |
| Joe Oglesby | Member | N/A | N/A |
| David Cotten | Member | N/A | N/A |
Term: 4 Years
Trustees: 4-year renewable terms with members serving staggered terms. No term limit. Terms begin and end on January 31 every 4 years. Members are appointed by the Board of Delta County Commissioners.
Director: LaDonna Gunn
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Human Resource Manager/Admin Assistant: Arial Smith
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Address: P.O. Box 540
Hotchkiss, CO 81419
Library District Board Members
| Name | Title | Term Appointment Date | Term Expiration Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Esther Koontz Hotchkiss area | President | February 1, 2022 | January 31, 2028 |
| Kathy Steckel Crawford area | Vice President | February 22, 2023 | January 31, 2026 |
| Sue Whittlesey County at Large | Treasurer | February 1, 2021 | January 31, 2025 |
| Louise Fierro Cedaredge area | Secretary | February 1, 2022 | January 31, 2026 |
| Gayle Davidson Delta Area | Member | January 31, 2023 | January 31, 2027 |
| Paul Frazier County at Large | Member | February 1, 2022 | January 31, 2027 |
| Teresa Shishim Paonia Area | Member | February 17, 2021 | January 31, 2025 |
Term: 3 Years
The Planning Commission is appointed by the Board of County Commissions and is governed by the Delta County Planning Commission Bylaws. The Planning Commission is responsible for:
- Adopting the Master Plan and Master Plan Amendments.
- Reviewing and making a recommendation to the Board of County Commissioners regarding Land Development Code Amendments, Major Subdivisions, Planned Unit Developments, Conditional Use Permits, and Rezones.
- Applications will be accepted until all vacancies are filled.
Planning Commission Members
Name | District | Term Expiration Date |
|---|---|---|
| Cindy Watson | District 1a | January 31, 2025 |
| Todd Queen | District 1b | January 31, 2026 |
| Joseph (Matt) Clark | District 1c | January 31, 2027 |
| Open Seat | District 1, Associate | January 31, 2025 |
| Lance Enholm | District 2a | January 31, 2025 |
| Victoria Hope Turner | District 2b | January 31, 2026 |
| Layne Brones | District 2c | January 31, 2027 |
| Open Seat | District 2, Associate | January 31, 2026 |
| Kate Darlington, Vice Chair | District 3a | January 31, 2025 |
| Jacob Gray, Chair | District 3b | January 31, 2026 |
| Dave Marek | District 3c | January 31, 2027 |
| Anthony Mautz | District 3, Associate | January 31, 2027 |
Term: 3 Years (One Year for Representatives)
Appointments are made by the Board of County Commissioners by recommendation of the Tourism Cabinet. The Board consists of one member from each geographic area and two members-at-large.
Tourism Board Members
| Name | District | Term Appointment Date | Term Expiration Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Casey Dukeman | Delta | February 1, 2023 | January 31, 2026 |
| Daniel Roman | North Fork | February 1, 2023 | January 31, 2026 |
| Sara Henderson | Surface Creek | February 1, 2022 | January 31, 2025 |
| Open | At Large | N/A | N/A |
| Ed Frantz | BLM | N/A | No Term |
| Don Suppes | Ex-Officio | N/A | N/A |
| Robbie LeValley | Ex-Officio | N/A | N/A |
Term: 3 Years
Pursuant to the Bylaws, the Board of County Commissioners appoints up to nine members representing the three Districts (Delta, North Fork, Surface Creek)--two from each District and three members-at-large positions.
Youth Shooting Sports Advisory Board
| Name | District | Term Appointment Date | Term Expiration Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| George Baier, President | District 1 (Delta) | February 5, 2019 | January 31, 2022 |
| Jerry Read, Secretary | District 2 (Surface Creek) | February 5, 2019 | January 31, 2022 |