The Regular meeting of the Kiowa County Commissioners was called to order on, July 10, 2025; at 9:00 a.m. by Chairman Donald Oswald. Oswald opened the meeting with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance.

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

Members of the Audience: 

• Bryce Barbier, lnvenergy
• Cindy McLoud, KCDEF

Minutes: Lening moved, and Robertson seconded the motion to approve the June 26, 2025, BOCC Minutes. Motion carried. 

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

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

Oswald moved and Robertson seconded the motion to approve the agenda with one addition presented. Motion carried. 

Oswald moved and Robertson seconded to recess the regular meeting and move into the Board of Health Meeting at 9:58 am. Motion carried. Oswald moved and Lening seconded to move back into regular session at 10:25 am, Motion carried. 

Shane Lessenden and Robert Kern entered the meeting at 10:58 am. 

Road & Bridge Update: Kern was offered the foreman position which he accepted. Oswald motioned Bobby is acting foreman effective with July pay period, Robertson seconded the motion. Motion carried. 

R&B is looking for used trucks to purchase for the department, they have been getting quotes and details on several options which were presented to the BOCC. R&B will be trading in 2 trucks and offering a 3rd to the landfill. Funding was approved by the BOCC at a previous meeting. Lessenden will contact the dealer to get a time frame for delivery. New hires are doing well. 

Lessenden & Kern exited the meeting at 11:45 am 

OLD BUSINESS: 

Grant Updates: Cindy McLoud KCEDF entered the meeting to discuss the DOLA REDI grant. The county was awarded the grant that is to be used to pay wages and benefits for KCEDF employees. McLoud advised she will be stepping down as Executive Director of KCEDF. 

McLoud went onto discuss the Legion Hall Project. McLoud said she was not able to get into the state portal for the tax credits in 2025. The portal will not open again until January 2026. This is no longer a guaranteed process and it is possible the project will not receive any tax credits. 

Mini grants: Adamson is waiting on bidding for mini grants. The State Historic Board is waiting on the architect to write the scope of work for the interior of 

Legion Hall. Waiting on paperwork from COOT for the transit building.

Roll Up Doors for the grandstands have been ordered from Menard's. 

Landfill/Recycling Update: Adamson received a notice that Mesa County's attorney was filing a motion to dismiss the AQC Regulation 32 case. New hire is working out very well. 

Oswald moved to recess for lunch, Lening seconded, motion carried. 

The meeting resumed at 1:10pm 

Marci Miller, County Assessor entered the meeting to provide a yearly assessed value report. Final values will come in August. 

Housing Update: Oswald provided an update on Cactus Corner. Rain gutters have been installed, porch lights on units 1 & 2, power in unit 1, flooring has been installed. Some kitchen counters have been installed in units 1 and 2. Unit 3 insulation has been installed on the inside wall, drywall ready. 

Planning & Zoning Update: Adamson spoke with Attorney Ostrander and the Impact Fee Schedule project is moving faster than anticipated. The project is in the drafting phase at this time. 

VSO Options: Oswald moved to approve MOU with Lincoln County for VSO opening, Lening seconded. Motion carried. 

The BOCC held a zoom meeting with SGSJ Law Firm to interview as Special 1041 Counsel. 

Bryce Barbier exited the meeting at 2:50 pm 

Lening moved to retain SGSJ Law Firm as Special 1041 Counsel, Robertson seconded. Roll call -Robertson, yes -Lening, yes -Oswald, yes. Motion carried. 

Sales/Use Tax Question: Brandon with State of Colorado, DOR -Taxation answered Board questions regarding when sales and use taxes can be applied.

New Business: 

Time Off Requests: None. 

New Hire Progress Report: 2 R&B employees are doing well. 

Leave Donation Request: 

Employee Memorial: Robertson motioned, Lening seconded to approve. Motion carried. 

Transit Board Letter of Interest: The BOCC reviewed and discussed the submitted letter and recommended the applicant. 

Plainview School Building Permit: The school district is wanting to expand their transportation building and replace some tin. Robertson moved to approve the permit, Oswald seconded the motion. Motion carried. 

Tuttle Building Permit: Adamson will have the permit application redone for ease of permitting now and later. 

Hospital Demolition Project: Hospital inquired if the County wanted to bid on the demo project. The BOCC declined to bid. The Hospital also is asking for a reduction on Landfill fees once a demo permit from the state is obtained. Decision is tabled to next meeting. 

With no further items to be discussed, Lening moved to adjourn the meeting at 3:36 p.m., Robertson seconded. Motion carried. 

The next regular meeting of the Kiowa County Board of Commissioners is scheduled for Thursday July 25 at 9:00 a.m.

/s/Howard Robertson

Donald Oswald, Chairman

/s/Delisa L. Weeks

Delisa L. Weeks County Clerk

By /s/ Roland Sorensen Deputy