The Regular meeting of the Kiowa County Commissioners was called to order on January 30, 2020 at 9:00a.m. by Chairman, Richard Scott. Scott opened the meeting with a prayer and Pledge of Allegiance. Those in Attendance:

• 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.

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

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

Dennis Pearson, Director of Department of Social Services entered the meeting to introduce Jaylin Spady, the newest employee for the Social Services. She will be working as a receptionist for the front desk. The BOCC welcomed Mrs. Spady and she exited the meeting. Mr. Pearson provided a monthly report for the Social Service Department. Pearson said they are actively seeking to fill the remaining Caseworker position. Pearson questioned the TANF money. The Commissioners agreed they would like to wait before any decisions on releasing any TANF Funds. 

Teresa Witt, Emergency Manager and Meagan Hillman, P.A. with Board of Health entered the meeting at 09:50 a.m. 

Scott moved to recess the regular session and move into the Board of Health meeting at 09:52 a.m. Robertson seconded the motion. Motion carried. Oswald moved to adjourn the Board of Health meeting and enter back into regular session. Robertson seconded the motion at 10:25 a.m. Motion carried. Hillman and Witte exited the meeting at 10:26 a.m.

JC Carrica with the Southeast Health Group entered the meeting at 10:29 a.m. to provide a report for Southeast Mental Health. Mr. Carrica provided information on a new program in regards to suicide prevention and also a mobile response vehicle that can be used in crisis situations.

Carrica discussed the annual report that is provided once a year. Carrica exited the meeting at 11:10 a.m.  

OLD BUSINESS:

Grant Updates: The contract for the Murdock Project will be signed between KCEDF and Latcon. This will start the construction process for the new Senior Citizens Building.

Rick Reed and Rich Naylor with 4 Rivers, Road Foreman Rick Spady and Jack Howard entered the meeting at 11:17 a.m. to discuss the purchase of a dozer. Discussion followed with the different types of leases available. District 1 Road Foremen Watts entered the meeting at 11:29 a.m. to join in the conversation of the dozer. No decisions were made at this time.   

Oswald moved and Robertson seconded the motion recess for lunch at 12:04 p.m. Motion carried. Road Foremen Spady, Howard and Watts exited the meeting along with the 4 Rivers employees at 12:05 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 1:20 p.m.

Heather Barbare and Joe Pieterick with the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment; had a phone conference with the BOCC at 1:20 p.m. in regards to waivers for well monitoring and liners.  They said the Engineering Design and Operation Plan should be submitted to the State in 6 months. 

Barbare had reported that there had been 2 water well samplings and both showed a small elevation in nitrates, selenium, sulfate and chloride. The amounts were not at a stage of concern for the public. The BOCC further discussed more issues at the landfill but no decisions were made. Administrator Adamson will set a time to get further guidance as how to complete the Operation Plan. The phone conference ended at 1:55 p.m.  

Mr. & Mrs. Rob George of Good Day Disc Golf entered the meeting at 2:00 p.m. to present a plan for a Disc Golf Course that could be installed at the fair grounds. The BOCC reviewed the quote. No decisions were made. Mr. and Mrs. George exited at 2:39.

Kiya Leonard and Yonda Leonard entered the meeting to request a fee waiver for the use of the Community Building. The Fair Royalty will be holding a Valentine’s Dinner for the public. A fee schedule for the Dinner has been posted at various businesses throughout Kiowa County. Robertson moved and Oswald seconded the motion to wave the fee for the use of the Community Building. Motion carried. Kiya and Yonda Leonard thanked the BOCC and exited the meeting.

Carol Cook and Kathy McCorkle with the Domestic Safety Resource Center entered the meeting to present their annual Memorandum of Understanding. Oswald moved and Robertson seconded the motion to sign the Memorandum of Understanding. Motion carried. Cook and McCorkle exited that meeting at 2:48 p.m.

Vending Machine: Adamson will be buying a refurbished candy & pop machine that will be placed on the upper corridor of the courthouse.  Funds from the vending machine will go towards employee goodwill.

Teresa Witte. Kiowa County Emergency Manager; entered the meeting at 3:34 p.m. to ask for signatures for the EMPG Grant. Oswald moved and Robertson seconded the motion to sign the EMPG Grant. Motion carried.

Witte presented a resignation letter to the Kiowa County Commissioners, with a quit date of February 28, 2020. The BOCC thanked her for her many years of service. 

She exited the meeting at 3:57 p.m.

Alan Freidhoff, Vice President of Latcon entered the meeting to present a Certificate of Substantial Completion. Oswald moved to sign the Certificate of Substantial Completion on the (NPS) Murdock Building. Robertson seconds the motion. Motion carried.

Upcoming meetings and reports were reviewed and approved.

NEW BUSINESS:

Time off Requests: Scott moved and Robertson seconded the motion to approve the two time off request forms. Motion carried.

KCEDF MOU: Oswald moved and Robertson seconded the motion to sign the Memorandum of Understanding with the Kiowa County Economic Development. Motion carried.

Kiowa/Bent Housing Agreement: Oswald moved to approve the Kiowa Bent Housing Agreement, which guarantees Kiowa County two beds at the Bent County Jail. Robertson seconds the motion. Motion carried.

Great Plains Security Monitoring Contract: Adamson provided an agreement from Great Plains Security which states that they will monitor the fire alarm and elevator at the National Park Service. Robertson moved to approve the Security Contract. Oswald seconded the motion. Motion carried.  

CABT Legislation: Robertson moved and Scott seconded the motion to oppose the CABT Legislation. Motion carried.

Board Member Resignation: LaVerle Kelly sent a letter of resignation from the LAVAA Board. The Commissioners would like to thank LaVerle for her time on the LAVAA Board.

Board Member of Interest: Robertson moved and Oswald seconded the motion to approve Tallie Lane as a member of the fair board. Motion carried.

Liquor License Renewal: Oswald moved and Robertson seconded the motion to approve the liquor license renewal for the Eads Golf Course. Motion carried.

Oswald moved and Robertson seconded the motion to adjourn the meeting at 05:21 p.m. Motion carried.