The Regular meeting of the Kiowa County Commissioners was called to order on, June 12, 2025; at 9:00 a.m. by Chairman Donald Oswald. Commissioner Robertson opened the meeting with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance.

• Donald Oswald, Chairman 
• Howard "Butch" Robertson, Commissioner Mike Lening, Commissioner 
• Delisa Weeks, County Clerk 
• Adrienne Yates, Deputy Clerk 
• Tina Adamson, County Administrator
• Members of the Audience: Bryce Barbier, lnvenergy 

Oswald has been approached regarding how the court proceedings are moving along. Adamson stated all court proceedings are at a stop right now. lnvenergy is currently amending permits which will need to be approved by the BOCC. 

Minutes: Lening moved, and Robertson seconded the motion to approve the minutes of May 15, 2025. Motion carried. 

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

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

Minutes: Lening moved to approve the minutes from May 29, 2025, Robertson seconded. Motion carried. 

Oswald moved and Robertson seconded to motion to recess the regular meeting at and move into the Board of Health meeting at 09:59. Motion carried. 

CTSI Update: Joined with Meredith Burcham, Executive Director via on line meeting. Burcham updated the BOCC on personnel changes at CTSI for our area and possibilities for new services and plans for 2026. 

Audrey Johnson entered the meeting at 11:25 a.m. 

Johnson gave updates and status of DSS. Johnson went to the CCI conference where some possible changes to services were discussed and will keep the board up to date on any changes that go into effect. Johnson received 1 application for the Child Protection/Adult Protection caseworker position. The applicant was interviewed Tuesday June 10, 2025, and potential training dates/classes were discussed. A job offer will be extended, and the applicant is available to start Monday. Johnson has received 3 applications for the Case Aide position. Johnson will be setting up interviews after the job closes.

Robertson motioned to recess for lunch, Oswald seconded, motion carried at 12:17 p.m. 

Regular session resumed at 1:29 p.m.

OLD BUSINESS: 

Grant Updates:

Legion Hall: Exterior is almost done, 3 more items to finish, will be starting interior soon. Would like some pea gravel to be placed on the SE side of the building. Sand north of the building would potentially help with drainage. Oswald believes chip seal gravel would work for the SE side. There is a budget meeting scheduled for Monday for the interior. 

Transit Building: Budget has been approved at $420,000; $70,000 which is the county portion per the state. NEPA study must be completed, scheduled to be done next week. 

Mini grants: Grants have been sent in for the roll up door at the fairgrounds, and the east sidewalk at the Courthouse. Adamson has 4 more grants to work on for this year. 

Disaster Supplemental Grant Program: $50,000 through SECED for non­construction projects, funding could be used for disaster planning, and recovery. Will table for now, grant isn't due until March 2026. 

Oswald moved to recess at 2:00 p.m. for public hearing regarding Special Event Liquor Permit. Lening seconded, motion carried. 

Special Event Liquor Permit Public Hearing: No audience or comments. 

Robertson motioned to adjourn public hearing, Oswald seconded, motion carried. 

Regular session resumed at 2:04 p.m. 

Landfill/Recycling Update: A job offer was accepted for the landfill and it is hopeful he can start next week. Some repairs are needed on the work trucks. 

Housing Update: Prop-123; Eligibility has been confirmed through DOLA, scope and budget must be in place. $50,000 available for planning and design. 

Cactus Corner; Shingles, stucco, done on first unit; 3rd unit could become available in about 6 weeks. The duplex could potentially be done in about 6 weeks as well. 

Joined Keenan Orcutt virtually for a legislative Idea - Orcutt presented an idea to get the eastern Colorado counties to join forces as a bigger voice in the Colorado legislature. The board will discuss and decide if they will support and/or move forward. 

Shellie Englehardt, Kiowa County Emergency Manager, presented a "wish list" for the six-county region. Oswald moved to sign the Fiscal and Reimbursement Agreement regarding (Southeast Region of the Colorado All Hazards Board). Robertson seconded the motion. Motion carried. 

Oswald moved to recess the regular session and Lening seconded the motion at 3:25 for job interview. Oswald moved and Robertson seconded the motion to end the interview 4:10 p.m. Motion carried. 

Planning & Zoning Update: Adamson is waiting to hear back on the study from Ostrander. Will be setting up a public hearing soon. 

Adamson met with Adapture on two projects, as well as three other solar projects. 

Janelle Crow with the Veteran's Office entered the meeting and submitted a hard copy of letter of Resignation. It was decided that June 30, 2025 will be Ms. Crow last day. 4:37 exited. The BOCC wishes to thank Ms Crow for her years of service and wish her the best of luck in her new endeavors. 

Road & Bridge Update: ESRTA is doing fiber installs in Right Of Ways around Eads, there is a pre-construction meeting on 6/16. 

Reagan Lane culvert request: The BOCC unanimously decided if Lane purchases the culvert, the county will install, Lane will be responsible for cleaning. 

Tourism Tax Board/Lodging Tax: Adamson will contact DOLA regarding advising the hotels about the requirement. Motels, Hotels, B&B's, and Air BNB's are the only entities subject to collecting the tax. Oswald will discuss with KCEDF at their next meeting about serving as the Tourism Tax Board. 

Sales/Use Tax Question: Adamson will be getting Lincoln County's Use tax question after talking with Greg Etl. The use tax could possibly be used for chip sealing heavily used paved county roads and other county-wide improvements. 

Upcoming meetings and reports were reviewed and signed. 

New Business: 

Time Off Requests: None. 

New Hire Progress Report: One of the new R&B employees is doing well so far after 2 days. 

Leave Donation Request: None 

Employee Resignation: Janelle Crow resignation. The BOCC will speak with the Lincoln County Veteran's Office. 

VSO: The BOCC would like to keep the service here, will also be talking with Lincoln county about sharing services. The BOCC will be developing a pay plan. Will update at next meeting.

Bash Update: There is one light at the park set to come on dusk to dawn but did not work properly. Maintenance is working with an electrician to get that fixed. Adamson is looking at putting up some patio string lights. The sprinklers came on during the event, maintenance is looking into it. 

Special Event License/Play it Forward Foundation: Oswald signed approval letter for the state application. 

County Clerk Weeks updated the BOCC on the changes to recording fees starting July 1, 2025. As of July 1, 2025, the fee will go from $13.00 for first page, $5.00 additional page to a flat rate of $43.00 regardless of pages. 

Resolution to form a BOARD for 911 Services. This BOCC decided to set a meeting every three months. 

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

With no further items to be discussed, Lening moved to adjourn the meeting at 5:36 p.m., Robertson seconded. Motion carried.

/s/Donald Oswald

Donald Oswald, Chairman 6/26/2025

Delisa L. Weeks,  County Clerk

By: /s/Roland Sorensen

Deputy