The Regular meeting of the Kiowa County Commissioners was called to order on February 8, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. by Chairman Donald Oswald. Commissioner Lening opened the meeting with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance.

Those in attendance were:

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

Robertson moved, and Oswald seconded the motion to approve the January 9, 2024 minutes. Motion carried.

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

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

OLD BUSINESS

Grants Updates: Administrative Adamson will be applying for two mini grants for Kiowa County.

APHIS (Animal and Plant Health Inspection) Service agreement: Erin Smith introduced herself as the new Regional Manager for this area. She presented an agreement stating the different projects that APHIS offers to the surrounding counties. Joey Gasnick, who is also with the Department of Wildlife, was in attendance and he discussed what the two main items the farmer/ranchers request which were coyote and skunk eradication.

Ms. Smith and Mr. Gasnick thanked the BOCC and exited the meeting at 09:55 a.m.

Megan Hillman and Delane Dunning with Prowers County Board of Health entered the meeting to conduct the Kiowa County Board of Health meeting.

Those in Attendance: Shellie Englehardt, Kiowa County Emergency Manager and Dennis Pearson, Social Service Director were also in attendance.

Oswald moved, and Lening seconded the motion to recess the Regular Meeting and move into the County Public Health meeting at 10:00 a.m. Motion carried.

Oswald moved, and Lening seconded the motion to adjourn the Public Health meeting and move back into regular session at 10:40 a.m.

Englehardt, Hillman and Dunning exited the meeting at 10:42 a.m.

Pearson remained in the regular meeting to discuss the new employee Pearson had hired. This new employee is Janna Pelster. She will be working full time in the Child Welfare Department.

Pearson exited the meeting at 10:55 a.m.

Landfill and Recycling Update: Jeff Scranton entered the meeting to discuss the purchase of another roll off trailer. Oswald moved and Lening seconded the motion to purchase the trailer, for $17,000.00. Motion carried. Scranton exited the meeting at 11:58 a.m.

Housing Project Update: There has not been any action at the housing projects. The BOCC entered the ZOOM online housing meeting. No action was taken.

Planning and Zoning: Natacha Kiler, with lnvenergy will be notifying Adamson in regard to the notification of the Public Hearing. All letters had to be sent certified.

The Planning and Zoning Board requested a list of the different types of permits that will be required for the different sizes of facilities/housing.

Oswald moved, and Lening seconded the motion to recess for lunch at 12:12 p.m. Motion carried.

The regular meeting reconvened at 1:25 p.m.

Road & Bridge Update: GSC had sent a bill for the closure of the oil/gas tanks at the Sheridan Lake and Eads County shops. The state will be conducting soil testing at each of these sites.

VSO Update: Robertson moved, to approve the letter for the 1000-hour requirement for the Division of Veterans Affairs. Lening seconded the motion. Motion carried. With this approval our local Veteran's Officer will be able to keep their position in Kiowa County.

Maintenance: Maintenance Foreman, Nick Johnson entered the meeting at 1:30 p.m. to discuss the purchase of a Kawasaki Brut Force Four-Wheeler 750 in the amount $11,680.80.

Discussion ensued. Johnson said this included a winch and blade. Robertson moved, and Lening seconded the motion to purchase the Kawasaki 3 wheeler. Johnson exited the meeting at 1:45 p.m.

Upcoming Meetings and Reports were reviewed and signed.

NEW BUSINESS

Single Point Entrance: Sheriff Williams entered the meeting to discuss the single point entry on Wednesday and Thursdays of each week. Williams reported that there has only been one incident, but it was resolved quickly. Most of the people entering the courthouse understand the need for safety measures for the employees and the public.

Towner East & Towner West Impact Fee Determination Letter: Oswald moved, and Robertson seconded the motion to provide a letter with the final determination of the Impact Fees. Motion carried.

APHIS Working Plan Agreement: Robertson moved, and Lening seconded the motion to approve the APHIS Agreement. Motion carried.

CHP Designation: Oswald moved, and Robertson seconded the motion to approve Commissioner Lening as the County Health Pool Representative.

The next regular meeting will be held February 22, 2024 at 9:00 a.m.

Robertson moved, and Lening seconded the motion to recess the regular meeting and move into the Executive Session at 3:05 p.m. Motion carried. This was for personal issues per Colorado Revised Statute.

Oswald moved, and Robertson seconded the motion to end the Executive Session and move back into Regular session. Motion carried.

With no other business to discuss, Robertson moved and Oswald seconded the motion to adjourn the regular meeting at 4:30 p.m. Motion carried.