The Clerk & Recorders office provides motor vehicle titling and registration, document recording, election coordination, voter registration, liquor license assistance, and issuance of marriage licenses.
Hayle M Johnson, Clerk & Recorder
396 LaFever Street
PO Box 337
Walden, CO 80480
(970) 723-4334
Board of County Commissioner Minutes
The Jackson County Board of Commissioners held their regular meeting on February 14, 2019 at 8:30AM.
Those present were:
Commissioner Daniel Manville, Commissioner Jeff Benson,
Commissioner Coby Corkle
County Administrator Kent Crowder
Clerk to the Board, Hayle Johnson
The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.
County Road and Bridge Supervisor, Andy Norris joined the meeting to give the road and bridge report.
Supervisor Norris reported on the snow removal operations. Supervisor Norris reported on a possible Colorado State Forest State Park project at Michigan Reservoir- temporary closure of JCR41 may be necessary. Discussion was had.
Comm. Corkle distributed a copy of Larimer County Road & Bridge Department policy and procedure for snow and ice control waiver for review. The BOCC was in agreement to further discuss the issue- in the interim it was further reiterated that, if, County Road & Bridge Supervisor Norris determined that County equipment was necessary to respond to a stranded motorist- the motorist would be required to sign a waiver of liability and be charged $250.00 for the first two hours.
County Maintenance Supervisor Boatman joined the meeting to give the maintenance report. The doors at the library have been replaced. The ceiling in the judge’s chambers have been repaired. Platforms in the bathrooms were discussed. Christmas lights need to be taken down. The Wattenberg Center at the fairgrounds was discussed.
Sheriff Poley joined the meeting to distribute a contract for a new inmate phone system for the BOCC consideration. The BOCC was in agreement to review the contract and take formal action at the next regularly scheduled meeting.
County Treasurer, Tish Willcox joined the meeting to give the Treasurer’s report.
County Administrator Crowder presented a Memorandum of Understanding by and Between Jackson County and Northwest Colorado Health for the provision of services related to Public Health for the BOCC consideration.
Comm. Benson made the motion, seconded by Comm. Corkle to authorize Chairman Manville sign the MOU as presented. Motion passed unanimously.
Jackson County Assessor, Wendy Benson joined the meeting to present the Tyler Technologies license and service agreement for the BOCC consideration.
The BOCC phoned Tyler Technologies representative, Glen Snider for clarification on the maintenance contract.
There was no formal action in regard to the Tyler Technologies contract at this time.
Josh Dilley joined the meeting on behalf of Colorado Parks & Wildlife to give the BOCC an update. Elk, moose, and deer herd numbers were discussed, as well as licensing availability possibilities and animal distributions. Discussion was had. Josh reported on a 2019 Statewide Partners In The Outdoors Conference being held in Breckenridge April 24-26, 2019 and invited the BOCC to attend.
Jackson County Assessor, Wendy Benson presented a petition for refund of taxes for tax year 2017 submitted by Trisha Smercina in the amount of $101.06. Assessor Benson also presented a petition for abatement of 2018 taxes submitted by Trisha Smercina in the amount of $101.06. Assessor Benson also submitted a petition for abatement of taxes for tax year 2018 submitted by William Walter, Ruth Walter, and Chad Walter in the amount of $1556.27 for the BOCC consideration.
Comm. Benson made the motion, seconded by Comm. Corkle that the County Assessor be authorized to approve and settle by written agreement both the 2018 abatement and 2017 refund for Trisha Smercina and the 2018 abatement for the Walters as requested in the petitions. Motion passed unanimously.
Blaine Evans and John Wellman joined the meeting on behalf of Craig District Grazing Advisory Board to discuss range improvement funds received as payments to counties from the Colorado State Treasurer. All monies received by Jackson County from the Colorado State Treasurer on behalf of the range improvements funds to date were remitted to the Grazing Advisory Board.
Town of Walden Mayor, Jim Dustin joined the meeting.
County Administrator Crowder presented the RubinBrown engagement letter to perform an audit for calendar year 2018 and authorize County Administrator to sign the engagement agreement.
Comm. Benson made the motion, Comm. Corkle seconded the motion to authorize County Administrator Crowder to sign the letter as presented. Motion passed unanimously.
County Administrator Crowder presented an application for Special Use Permit submitted by SandRidge for a truck transfer station.
The BOCC was in agreement to direct County Administrator Crowder schedule the public hearing for March 14.
Comm. Benson made the motion, seconded by Comm. Corkle to approve the minutes from the January 23, 2019 meeting as revised. Motion passed unanimously.
Comm. Benson made the motion, Chairman Manville vacated to second the motion to approve the January 10, 2019 minutes as presented. Motion passed unanimously. Meeting adjourned.
Recording
Documents are anticipated to be on-line April 28, 2019.
C.R.S. 30-10-101 (2.5)(c) states… The Clerk & Recorder shall not be required to conduct a search of the real estate records in order to locate any document for copying or for any other purpose.
Therefore, we do not perform record searches. Records are available for public inspection Monday-Friday 8am-Noon and 1pm-4pm.
Motor Vehicle Services
The Clerk’s office is an agent of the Colorado Department of Revenue for motor vehicle titling and registration. We do not issue drivers licenses.
If you have just moved to Jackson County you must register your vehicle within 90 days.
Out of state vehicles must schedule a VIN inspection with the Jackson County Sheriff prior to titling. Call 970-723-4242 to schedule.
Motor Vehicle transaction may be performed M-F 8am-Noon and 1pm-4:30pm. We accept Cash, Check, Mastercard, Visa, Discover, and American Express.
All credit card transactions totaling $10.01 or more will be charged a non-refundable portal administration fee of 3.35%
Persons with Disabilities
Applicants must submit a Parking Privileges Application to the County motor vehicle office.
Applicant, guardian, or entity representative must provide Secure and Verifiable Identificaiton (SVID) information or have it witnessed on the DR2219
Parking Privileges Application
Persons With Disabilities Parking Privileges Application
Physicians Certification Instructions
If a vehicle is purchased outside Jackson County, only state tax of 2.9% sales tax is due.
Voting and Elections
All elections are conducted as mail ballot elections.
The ballot issues to you will contain only those questions on which you are eligible to vote based on your place of residence on file with the Jackson County Clerk and Recorder.
Upcoming Election
To register to vote
In person: 396 396 Lafever St. Walden, CO 80480 or Online: www.sos.state.co.us
Visit www.MyColoradoVote.com for detailed voter and election information.
To verify your address and make changes to your voter registration, goto: www.GoVoteColorado.com
Uniformed and Overseas voters
Precinct Map
Commissioner District Map
Marriage Licenses/ Civil Unions
Please contact the Jackson County Clerk and Recorder at 970-723-4334 for more information
Liquor License
Department of Revenue – Colorado.gov/pacific/enforcement/liquor
Open Records
Please contact the Jackson County Clerk and Recorder at 970-723-4334 for more information