The Regular meeting of the Kiowa county Commissioners was called to order on August 27, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. by Chairman Donald Oswald.

Present:

• Donald Oswald, Chairman
• Howard "Butch" Robertson, Commissioner
• Mike Lening, Commissioner -Virtual
• Adrienne Yates, County Clerk
• Tina Adamson, County Administrator

Members of Audience

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• Chairman Donald Oswald called to order at 9:00 a.m.
• Commissioner Robertson opened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance
• Commissioner Lening moved to approve the minutes from August 13, 2026. Oswald seconded. Motion carried.
• Commissioner Lening moved to approve the vouchers as presented; Oswald seconded, motion carried.
• Commissioner Oswald moved to approve the agenda as presented; Robertson seconded. Motion carried.

Old Business

• Grant Updates: Adamson is close to finishing preparing grants for submittals. The concrete work will be scheduled on the east sidewalk and generator pad. Adamson has estimates for the 4 mini-grants and Is working on submitting those.
• Landfill/ Recycling Update: A R&B employee will be transferring to the Landfill.
• Housing Update: Updates and Repairs are still being worked on to get certificate of occupancy.
• Planning & Zoning: The Impact Study Public Hearing Is scheduled to be held at the September 24 meeting. Oswald was advised that the north section of CR 59 & CR BB between 54.5 and 61.S are not being bladed or maintained.
• Sales/ Use Tax -Ballot Language: Adamson provided a draft resolution and there was discussion about language for the November ballot question. Oswald moved to approve ballot questions with discussed additions to be submitted to the County Clerk by September 4, 2026. Lening seconded, motion carried. Lening moved to approve resolution 2026-8 submission of a ballot question proposing a 1.5% countywide sales & use tax rate, Oswald seconded, motion carried.

Appointments

• Audrey Johnson, Director of DSS: Johnson entered the meeting at 10:57 a.m. Johnson provided an update on how the newly contracted technician will function in the office. Johnson has received two applications for the posted eligibility technician. The office is awaiting findings from a recent audit; Johnson advised Kiowa County was selected for a SNAP audit for 2027. Johnson is working on staffing problems and exploring options.
• Russ Watson, KCFPO Chief -Impact Funds: Watson was joined by telephone. Watson requested an Increase in funding of $35,000 for stipends paid to responding members. There was discussion about the need and availability; Lening moved to Increase the stipend for the remainder of 2026 by $15,000, Robertson seconded, motion carried.
• Sheriff Bryan Wiliams -Equipment Proposal: Sheriff Bryan Williams and Undersheriff Jacob Marlow entered the meeting at 9:55 a.m. Williams and Marlow Introduced a proposal for new body and vehicle cameras, lasers, docking stations, and evidence system for 10 years. The estimated cost is approximately $100,000 per year for ten years. Williams and Marlow exited the meeting at 10:32 a.m. At 1:00 p.m., the board was given a presentation for equipment through AXON and were given a chance to ask questions or raise concerns. No decision was made,
• Executive Session: Pursuant to C.R.S 24-6-402(4)(b) for the purpose of receiving legal advice on specific legal questions related to evaluating the Adobe Creek Solar draft development agreement and Its relationship to the Adobe Creek Solar 1041 Permit. Oswald moved to recess regular meeting for executive session at 1:35 p.m. Oswald moved to adjourn executive session at 1:53 p.m. Lening seconded.
• JUWI Development Agreement -Adobe Screek Solar; Regular session resumed at 2:06 p.m. with Oswald summarizing the executive session prior to beginning agenda Item. Attorney Torrie Jarvis gave a brief explanation of what would be discussed and that no amendments or edits to the 1041 permit would be done today; the agenda Item was strictly for the land agreement. The applicant presented to the board and members of the audience, Jeff Keeley from THK Associates presented to the board and members of the board. Brandon Dunlap, on behalf of the Kiowa County Fire Protection District, spoke regarding proposed memos. Jeff Scranton, Landfill Manager, spoke regarding the proposed memo. Donna Adame, Land Use Administrator, presented questions to JUWI regarding their proposals. Oswald closed applicant, public, and staff presentation and comment time allowing for BOCC deliberation, comments, and concerns. Oswald opened the board for a decision; BOCC members held open discussion between themselves.
• Jeff Scranton, Landfill Foreman: Scranton provided an update on applicants and employee coming over from Road & Bridge and plans for where to put people. Scranton advised there has been an upturn in waste with the renewable energy projects Including materials that have and could cause significant damage to equipment. Scranton presented numbers to the board regarding the Increase. Scranton Introduced a piece of equipment that would significantly help with the sorting of waste, allowing more to go through the shredder. Scranton exited the meeting at 6:35 p.m.
• Oswald moved to recess for lunch at 12:01 p.m. Lening seconded, motion carried. The meeting resumed at 1:07 p.m.

New Business

Monthly reports were handed out to the Board.

• Time-Off Requests: None
• New Hire Report/ Employee Update: None
• GN Bank ACH Origination Agreement: Oswald moved to sign agreement, Lening seconded.
• Transit Repair Estimates: 2012 transit van need repair to the ignition, and windshield. Lening moved to sign for the ignition repair; Oswald seconded, motion carried.
• Public Health Contract Amendment #4 2027° 0468: Adamson provided the Amendment to the contract previously signed by Oswald. Lening moved to sign; Robertson seconded. Motion carried.
• DSS Independent Contractor Agreement-Eligibility Tech: Adamson handed out the agreement for a part-time Eligibility Tech. Lening moved to sign, Robertson seconded, motion carried.
• JUWI -Adobe Creek Solar Development Agreement: Oswald moved 10 enter Into Land Agreement with Adobe Creek Solar with $270,000 pre-construction payment paid to the County in cash for the Fire Protection District, $270,000 in escrow with the county for the Fire Protection District, and prefer any waste be taken out of county, agreeing to presented tipping fee If the county landfill is needed. Lening seconded motion. JUWI requested a brief recess to discuss the motion; there was discussion following the recess. Roll Call on motion: Robertson -yes, Lening-yes, Oswald - yes. Motion carried to sign the Land Agreement with Adobe Creek LlC with proposed changes.

Adjournment

With no further business, Oswald moved to adjourn at 6:45 pm; Lening seconded, Motion caried.

Next Regular Meeting: Tuesday September 15, 2026, at 9:00 am

/s/Adrienne Yates

Adrienne Yates, County Clerk

/s/Donald Oswald

Donald Oswald, Chairman BOCC 9/14-2026