The Kiowa County Commissioners regular meeting was called to order on, April 23, 2020 at 9:00 a.m. by Chairman Richard Scott. Oswald opened the meeting with a prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance. Those in attendance were:

• Richard Scott, Chairman
• Donald Oswald, Commissioner
• Howard "Butch" Robertson, Commissioner
• Delisa Weeks, County Clerk
• Tina Adamson, County Administrator

Robertson moved and Oswald seconded the motion to approve the minutes as presented. Motion carried.

Vouchers: Oswald moved and Robertson seconded the motion to accept the vouchers as presented. Motion carried.

Agenda: Scott moved and Robertson seconded the motion to approve the agenda as amended with two additions made to NEW BUSINESS: Added items: Road & Bridge Interview and Census Ad. Motion carried.

Chief Judge for the 15th Judicial District, Stan Brinkley; entered the meeting at 9: 15 a.m. to discuss the Security Grant and the single point entry. Sheriff Sheridan and Security Deputy Hollis entered the meeting at 09:20 a.m. to discuss the concerns with opening the courthouse and the Covid-19 conditions. Judge Brinkley agreed that checking everyone entering the courts should be tested before entering the courthouse. Discussion followed with what requirements would be needed as well as a monitor screen for the Security Deputy. Judge Brinkley thanked the BOCC and exited the meeting at 09:51 a.m. Sheriff

Sheridan and Security Officer Hollis exited at 10: 13 a.m.

OLD BUSINESS:

Landfill/Recycling/R&B Charges: Jeff Scranton, Landfill Manager entered the meeting to discuss the Waste Tire Collection Event. This event will run June 3^-6th. No more than nine tires can be hauled by one person to the landfill. Tires with rims will NOT be ACCEPTED. Oswald moved and Robertson seconded the motion to allocate another $4000.00 to the free recycling day. Motion carried. Administrator Adamson will file the paperwork for the County to become a Waste Tire Hauler.

The County shipped 32,000 pounds of cardboard. On average the cardboard bales weighed 720 pounds each. After all expenses had been paid the County had a profit of $640.00.

Kemma Alfano, Library Assistant; entered the meeting to provide an overview for the last year. Alfano reported collaboration had been made with the Plainview School which allows her to provide more information to the school. Such information as a book exchange, audio books and more educational material has been sent to Plainview. This last year Alfano and her assistants conducted a survey for the community, requesting what different kinds of needs the library could assist with. There were approximately 270

Administrator Adamson provided a COVID-19 Update. Discussion followed over fair, the summer reading program through the library district and other events that usually take place in Kiowa County. No action taken at this time.

NEW BUSINESS: Reports and Upcoming meetings were reviewed and approved.

Cobblestone Inn Liquor License: Oswald moved to approve the Liquor License for Cobblestone Inn. Robertson seconds the motion. Motion carried.

Phone/Intercom Estimates: Adamson received a $3500.00 estimate for a call tree phone system which includes an intercom system. No action taken at this time.

Southeast Colorado Regional Debris Mgt Plan: Scott moved and Oswald seconded to approve the Southeast Colorado Regional Debris Management Plan. Motion carried.

Safety Circuit Rider Data Review: Robertson moved and Oswald seconded the motion to have a County Data review report provided by the state. Motion carried.

Road & Bridge Applicant: A citizen interviewed at this time for the road and bridge department.

At 1: 1 7, Oswald moved and Robertson seconded the motion to move into executive session. Motion carried. Executive session was for personnel issues per statute C.R.S 24-6-402 (4) (f).

At 1 :32 Scott moved and Oswald seconded the motion to come out of Executive Session and go back into regular session. Motion carried.

Scott moved and Oswald seconded the motion to offer the Road & Bridge position for District 1 to Jeff Engelbrecht. Motion carried.

The estimate for security equipment at the single entry point was reviewed and it was agreed that we would try to obtain grant funding for the necessary equipment.

Census Ad: Oswald moved and Robertson seconded the motion to approve the census ad for the newspapers. Motion carried.

With no other business to discuss, Oswald moved and Robertson seconded the motion to

adjourn the meeting at 3:32 p.m. Motion carried.