The Regular meeting of the Kiowa County Commissioners was called to order on December 22, 2020 at 9:00 a.m. by Chairman Donald Oswald. Robertson 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
• Dawna Peck, County CFO

• Tina Adamson, County Administrator Attended by Video Conference

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

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

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

JC Carrica with Southeast Mental Health entered the meeting by video conference to introduce a program called "Mind Matters". There will be a flier that will be available for the public that will state, "Not all wounds are Visible" This flier will have information to contact a member of the Advisory Board who will offer support for the individual. Carrica thanked the BOCC and exited the meeting by video conference at 10:47 a.m.

OLD BUSINESS:

Grant Updates: Robertson moved and Lening seconded the motion to sign the Underfunded Grant Award in the amount of $5,000.00. This funding will come from the 2021 Underfunded Courthouse Facility Fund. Motion carried.

COVID-19 Update: Kiowa County remains in the Red Zone, with 85 positive cases and three deaths. There are 82 pending cases as of today. The vaccine Moderna was to be here today, December 22, 2020.

Senate Bill 20-205 Sick Leave: The Sick Leave Senate Bill 20-205 requires employers give employees 48 hours of sick leave. We currently have 32 hours of sick leave with pay. Oswald moved to combine the hours and leave the other the same. Lening seconded the motion. Motion carried.

Upcoming Meetings: Meetings and Reports were reviewed and signed.

NEW BUSINESS:

The Public Health 5 Star Program Discussion: Megan Hillman, with the Colorado Department of Public Health in Prowers /Kiowa County; entered the meeting by video conferencing to discuss a program that the State is promoting. After lengthy discussion and hearing from other members who were on the audio/video conferencing call, Commissioner Mike Lening made a motion not to apply for the 5 Star Program. Robertson seconded the motion. Motion carried. All Commissioners agreed that the County wouldn't have the resources to take on this type of project.

Board Resignation: Deborah Davis filed a letter of resignation from the West End Recreation Board. The BOCC would like to thank Mrs. Davis for the many years of service and wish her well.

Pearson Building Contract: Robertson moved and Lening seconded the motion to sign the Agreement Plan to Purchase Lots One, Two, Three, Four and Five, Closson Addition to the Town of Eads, or more commonly known as 703 Wansted St. Eads, Colorado (PM & Sons Enterprises). Motion carried.

Resolution 2020-8: Robertson moved and Lening seconded the motion to sign Resolution 2020-8 this is in regards to Purchase Agreement with P M & Sons Enterprises, LLC and authorizing applications for funds from USDA and Colorado to pay all or part of the purchase and renovation of property. Motion carried.

GOCO Grant Letter: Oswald moved and Lening seconded the motion to approve the GOCO Grant Letter. Motion carried. This letter is a request for technical assistance to review three potential projects that Kiowa County would like to have come to fruition.

The next Kiowa County Commissioner's meeting will be January 12, 2021 at 9:00 a.m.

With no other business to discuss, Robertson moved and Oswald seconded the motion to adjourn the meeting at 11: 15 a.m. Motion carried.

COUNTY OF KIOWA, COLORADO

RESOLUTION NO. 2020-8

A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNTY OF KIOWA, COLORADO, ENTERING INTO A PURCHASE AGREEMENT WITH PM AND SONS ENTERPRISES, LLC, AND AUTHORIZING THE APPLICATION FOR FUNDS FROM USDA AND COLORADO TO PAY ALL OR PART OF THE PURCHASE AND RENOVATION OF PROPERTY.

WHEREAS, the County of Kiowa desires to acquire and renovate property suitable to house emergency services vehicles, as well as provide some office space consistent with this need; and, WHEREAS, there is a suitable building owned by PM and Sons Enterprises, LLC located at 703 Wansted Street in Eads; and,

WHEREAS, the Southern Colorado Economic Development District has offered to assist the county in securing grants and/or loans to reduce the cost to the taxpayers of Kiowa County; and

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMISSIONERS OF THE COUNTY OF KIOWA, COLORADO THAT:

1. The COMMISSIONERS incorporate the foregoing recitals as its conclusions, facts, determinations, and findings.
2. The COMMISSIONERS authorize the attached purchase agreement with PM AND SONS, ENTERPRISES, LLC.
3. The COMMISSIONERS authorize the county administrator to work with SCEDD to prepare an application with USDA under its Community Facilities grant and loan program, and such application shall be prepared for $1 in compensation to SCEDD. Such application shall include not only the price for the acquisition of the property, but also the renovation of the facility to make it suitable for the county's need.

4. The COMMISSIONERS direct SCEDD as part of its understanding to explore the possibility of incorporating a CDOT grant as part of a funding package, and to work with SECED and the county administrator to facilitate this.

RESOLVED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this 22nd day of December, 2020.

KIOWA COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

By: 

/s/Donald Oswald, Chairman

ATTEST:

/s/Delisa L. Weeks, Kiowa County Clerk