The Regular meeting of the Kiowa County Commissioners was called to order on December 15, 2022, at 9:00 a.m. by Chairman Donald Oswald. Commissioner Lening opened the meeting with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance. 

Those in Attendance: 

• Donald Oswald, Chairman 
• Howard "Butch" Robertson, Commissioner
• Mike Lening, Commissioner 
• Delisa Weeks, County Clerk 
• Tina Adamson, County Administrator 
• Ginger McPherson, Deputy Clerk 

Minutes: Lening moved, and Robertson seconded the motion to approve the minutes with one correction. Motion carried. 

Vouchers: Robertson moved, and Lening seconded the motion to approve the vouchers as presented. Motion carried. 

Agenda: Oswald moved, and Robertson seconded the motion to approve the agenda as amended with three additions. Motion carried. 

The BOCC and the Administrator walked to the upper floor to check out the new flooring that had been installed. Discussion over the gluing of the flooring took place. Adamson advised the BOCC that Cummings flooring will be here next week to inspect the project. The new flooring project has been halted until further notice. 

OLD BUSINESS: 

Grant Updates: CDOT Transit Grant discussion of contractors continued. No action taken at this time. 

The housing project continues in Kiowa County. 

P & Z Update: Administrator Adamson reported that Kiowa County is waiting on a check from Excel. 

Blue Earth Renewables had no issues with the impact fees that were in place. 

Sure Shot Solar still had further questions on the impact fees and how they could effect the continuation of their solar project. 

Adamson questioned the BOCC if they are considering a County Tax Question for the 2023 Election. No action was taken at this time. 

Vehicle/Equipment Update: A-1 Rental requested that the wrecked vehicles belonging to the Sheriff's Office be picked up. Discussion ensued over the tow/storage fees on the two vehicles. Oswald moved, and Robertson seconded the motion to pay the fees and have the Road and Bridge go pick them up. Motion carried.

Road & Bridge Issues: Road Foremen Allen Watts and Rick Spady joined the meeting at 11:25 a.m.to discuss gravel issues. There is a party that needs 70,000 tons of gravel for a project that is coming up. There was lengthy discussion as to how the gravel would be accounted for, setting up scales and having enough manpower to be able to monitor this kind of project. It was by consensus of the BOCC, the County will stay out of the gravel selling business. 

Spady discussed the cattleguard issues on the west end of the county. He asked the BOCC if they would consider a change to the Policy that would state the R & B Department would repair a cattleguard up to three times in one year. Oswald would like to wait as truck traffic is damaging the cattleguards and would like to figure out a solution to the problem first. 

Discussion ensued over gravel bills that are not being paid. It was agreed to send another bill and if no response the BOCC would pursue it further. 

Oswald moved, and Lening second the motion to recess for lunch at 12:04 p.m. Motion carried. The regular meeting reconvened at 1:07 p.m.

Reports and Meeting were reviewed and signed. Lening moved, and Robertson seconded the motion to approve the Ports to Plains agreement. Motion carried. 

NEW BUISNESS: 

Time Off Request Forms: Lening moved, and Robertson seconded the motion to approve the Time off Request. Motion carried. 

Tiger Truck Bids: Lening moved, and Robertson seconded the motion to approve the 2-Door Tiger Truck for $150.00 to Bud Adamson and the 4-Door Truck to Mike and Mitzi Smith for $1060.00. The BOCC would like to thank everyone for their bids. 

Cintas: Oswald moved, and Robertson seconded the motion to approve the Fire and Backflow Inspection Agreement. Motion carried. The County will continue with Alexander for the maintenance inspection on the fire extinguishers. Courthouse maintenance will test egress lighting.

Golf Course Liquor License Renewal: Robertson moved, and Oswald seconded the motion to approve the Golf Course Liquor License Renewal. Motion carried. 

Windmill Saloon Liquor License Renewal: Robertson moved, and Oswald seconded the motion to approve the Windmill Saloon Liquor License renewal. Motion carried.

Board Resignation: Verna Ebright has submitted a Letter of Resignation from the Kiowa County Library Board. The BOCC would like to thank Mrs. Ebright for her years of service as a Library Board member. 

FAMLI Act: HB22-1133: Discussion followed with an Opt In - Opt -Out for the county employees for additional healthcare insurance. Lening moved, and Oswald seconded the motion to approve Resolution 2022-7 which states that Kiowa County is declining to participate in the FAMLI Program. If a county employee wishes to opt-in, it will be done through payroll. 

Tri County Farms Building Permit: Unable to process due to lack of paperwork. Tabled. 

Secure Transportation License/Permit Process & Forms: Oswald moved, and Robertson seconded the motion to approve the Forms & Processes for Secure Transportation Licensing/Permitting. Motion carried. 

Public Health Cost Allocation and Indirect Cost Rate: Lening moved, and Robertson seconded the motion to approve the Cost Allocation and Indirect Cost Rate for Public Health. Motion carried. 

Environmental Health Annual Agreement: Robertson moved, and Oswald seconded the motion to sign the Annual Agreement for Environmental Health. Motion carried. 

Legion Hall Contract: The project will continue on. 

The next regular Commissioner's meeting will be held on December 29, 2022, at 9:00 a.m. 

With no further items to be discussed, Lening moved, and Robertson seconded the motion to adjourn the meeting at 2:25 p.m. Motion carried.