Chaffee BoCC Deliberates on Branding Shifts: BlueTriton, Primo Ownership, and Envision’s Evolution

The Chaffee County Board of Commissioners (BoCC) is set to convene for its inaugural monthly session at 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, July 1, in the Commissioner’s Meeting Room, Salida, Colorado. This meeting promises to shed light on significant developments regarding BlueTriton Brands, the ownership transfer to Primo Brands, and associated 1041 concerns that are crucial to local stakeholders.

Logo courtesy of Primo Water Corporation

An Insightful Recap of Recent Events

During the May 6, 2025, meeting, the BoCC reviewed the BlueTriton Brand Annual Report, fulfilling a requirement tied to its 1041 Permit. According to a report from Ark Valley Voice, while the Commissioners accepted the annual report, several pressing concerns emerged, particularly regarding weed control and the potential implications of BlueTriton’s assimilation into Primo Water Brands. This integration raises the question: Will it necessitate a new 1041 permit review, relegating two items to probationary status?

To address these queries, company representatives are returning to the upcoming meeting to clarify the ownership transfer concerns initially raised in May. Their argument hinges on the assertion that the 1041 process does not account for "indirect" changes occurring at the upper-tier holding company level, thereby suggesting that Permit Section 4.5 is not activated.

The Importance of Naming: Envision Chaffee County vs. Envision Inc.

In another pivotal aspect of the meeting, the Planning Director will present Resolution 2025-31, aimed at clarifying referrals to “Envision Chaffee County” in county plans and resolutions. The nuances between Chaffee County, its associated programs, and the former fiscal sponsor Chaffee County Community Foundation are currently in flux.

On May 20, 2025, the BoCC reached a consensus regarding its alignment with Envision. The upcoming resolution seeks to elucidate any remaining ambiguous language surrounding this relationship.

Cottom will provide a comprehensive timeline alongside his findings regarding the distinctions between “entities” and “programs.” Importantly, the proposed resolution stipulates that any reference to Envision Chaffee County in existing documents will be interpreted as pertaining to the community visioning process rather than as a legal entity, unless expressly noted otherwise.

Going forward, Chaffee County intends to consistently differentiate between the community visioning initiative and the legal entity Envision Inc., using the latter’s new designation when necessary.

Contracts and Grant Considerations on the Agenda

Further to the discussions on branding and operational evolution, the Commissioners will review a contract proposal for the Chaffee Rec Adopters Field Programs Coordinator. Additionally, they will evaluate a request for a change order related to Architectural Services for the Chaffee County Sheriff Office Project, although specific details regarding the change order are currently unavailable.

Grants are also a focal point, with multiple items on the agenda—four of which are directly linked to recommendations from the Common Ground Citizens Advisory Committee:

• 2025 fund disbursements for the National Forest Foundation – NFF Sawatch Range Restoration Project, amounting to $150K, marking Year 2 of 4.
• Grant amendments for the NFF Upper Ark Forest Fund.
• FY25 Partnership Funding totaling $40,476.98 from the 2025 Common Ground Fund for the 2025 Chaffee Chips program.
• A request for an additional $100,000 in funding for awards granted in the 2025 Competitive Cycle.
• Acceptance of a $120,000 grant contract for the Department of Human Services Family Resource Center Program.

How to Participate

All meetings are accessible in person or via Zoom. Join the discussion here or dial 719 359 4580, Meeting ID: 109 079 543.

Chaffee Board of County Commissioners, left to right: Dave Armstrong, P.T. Wood, Gina Lucrezi. Photo by Jan Wondra.

As these pivotal changes unfold, stakeholders and community members alike are encouraged to stay informed and engaged with the Board of Commissioners’ discussions. The evolving landscape of branding and ownership presents not only challenges but also opportunities for innovation and collaboration in Chaffee County.