Kiowa County Board of Commissioners Meeting Minutes

The Regular meeting of the Kiowa County Commissioners was called to order on June 25, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. by Chairman Donald Oswald.

Present:

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

Member of Audience

• Madison Wrobley

Call to Order

• Chairman Donald Oswald called to order at 9:00 a.m.
• Commissioner Oswald opened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance
• Commissioner Lening moved to approve the minutes from June 11, 2026. Robertson seconded. Motion carried.
• Commissioner Robertson moved to approve the vouchers as presented; Lening seconded, motion carried.
• Commissioner Oswald moved to approve the agenda with 1 addition; Robertson seconded. Motion carried.

Old Business:

• Grant Updates: Oswald and Adamson are working on mini grants with SECED to get some things finalized. Options were discussed for current funds that have been awarded for this year's grant cycle. The transit van order is on hold waiting for the state to provide information.
• Landfill/ Recycling: E-Waste loads are being transported, there have been changes at the recycling depots, so transport of recycling materials is on hold for now. The shredder is expected anytime.
• Housing: SECED has been making updates for Cactus Corner and is hoping for a certificate of occupancy soon.
• Planning & Zoning Update: Adamson handed out a list to the board of projects that are in progress right now.
• Road & Bridge/ Cattleguards: There was discussion about cattleguard cleanouts done by the county.
• Sales/ Use Tax: Adamson provided a calendar for Coffee with Commissioners: Every Monday morning in July at 8:30am at the Eads Senior Center, Every Tuesday in August at 2:30pm at Gas N Grill in Eads. Citizens are welcome to discuss any issues, concerns, or comments with the Kiowa County Commissioners.
• Repairs Update: Basement of Public Health had a water line break during flooring install. The Community Building floor will need to be re-poured by the installer. Adamson has the final report and pictures from the roof assessment; it will be tabled until next meeting.

Appointments

• Todd Marriott, CPW Update: Marriott entered the meeting at 9:10 am. Marriott wanted to discuss losing the lease of water at Blue Lake. CPW holds the recreation lease on the land but has lost the lease on the water. Marriott advised that with losing the water lease, camping will no longer be allowed in the area. There will remain a parking area for walk-in-hunting access, the boat ramps will remain in place but will be closed off.
• Clerk & Assessor, Balcony Presentation: Balcony presented their surface Keystone platform and subsurface program to the BOCC, Clerk and Assessor. Oswald moved to sign 3 year contract with Balcony, Lening seconded. Motion to sign carried.
• Executive Session: Pursuant to C.R.S 24-6-402(4)(b) for the purpose of receiving legal advice on specific legal questions related to implementing an impact fee analysis study. Oswald moved to recess regular session and enter executive session at 1:07 pm, Robertson seconded. Those in attendance were Donald Oswald, Howard Robertson, Michael Lening, Don Ostrander, Torie Jarvis, Tina Adamson, Donna Adame. At 2:24 p.m. Robertson moved to come out of executive session and resume regular session, Oswald seconded.
• After discussion, the Board agreed to enter into an agreement with Don Ostrander's firm PROWT Law and also with THK Associates to establish a defensible and equitable impact fee methodology for specific projects, to amend the 1041 Regulations incorporating an impact fee analysis, and the review the local government services section of applications for projects subject to the 1041 regulations.
• Executive Session: Pursuant to C.R.S. 24-6-402(4)(b) for the purpose of receiving legal advice on specific legal questions related to purchase agreements. Oswald moved to recess regular session at 3:36 pm to enter executive session, Lening seconded. Those in attendance were Donald Oswald, Howard Robertson, Michael Lening, Don Steerman, Tina Adamson and Kirk Barlow. At 3:58 pm

Oswald moved out of executive session, and resume regular session, Robertson seconded. Attorney, Don Steerman will draft a purchase agreement and resolution.

Oswald moved to recess for lunch at 11:57 a.m. The meeting resumed at 1:07 p.m.

New Business

• Monthly reports were handed out to the Board.
• Time-Off Requests: None
• New Hire Progress Report: Lost 2 new hires
• Leave Donation Request: 1 request, Oswald moved to approve leave donation, Robertson seconded.
• SHF Grant for Legion Hall: Oswald moved to approved and sign, Lening seconded. Motion carried.
• Linea - Shortgrass Energy MET CUP: Robertson moved to approve permit, Lening seconded, motion carried.

Adjournment:

With no further business, Lening moved to adjourn at 4:00 pm; Robertson seconded. Motion carried. Next Regular Meeting: Tuesday, July 14, 2026, at 9:00 a.m.

/s/Adrienne Yates /s/Donald Oswald

Adrienne Yates, County Clerk Donald Oswald, Chairman BOCC 7-14-26