The Regular meeting of the Kiowa County Commissioners was called to order on May 12, 2022 at 9:00 a.m. by Chairman Donald Oswald. 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 
• Tina Adamson, County Administrator

Cindy McLoud, entered the meeting at 9:18 a.m., as a member of the audience. 

Minutes: Lening moved, and Oswald seconded the motion to approve the April 28, 2022; minutes as presented. Motion carried. 

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

Agenda: Oswald moved, and Robertson seconded the motion to approve the amended agenda with two additions. Motion carried. 

OLD BUSINESS: 

Grant Updates: Cindy McLoud, Coordinator for Kiowa County Economic Development entered the meeting to discuss the American Legion Hall. McLoud reported that the paperwork is moving along and that there will not be any construction done until after fair. 

McLoud reported that there were approximately 40 people in attendance for the Kiowa County Economic Development dinner. 

Stefanie Gonzales, with SECED provided valuable information on the Cactus Corner and the Weisbrod construction. 

McLoud applied for a MMOF grant for both community buildings in Sheridan Lake and Haswell. This would be for new sidewalks for both buildings. Estimated cost would be $175,000.00. 

McLoud exited the meeting at 10:20 a.m. 

Tristen Sheridan entered the meeting representing the "4th of July Committee". She asked the BOCC if they would be willing to donate the use of a bouncy House, the barrel train and the use of the picnic tables. Sheridan visited further about the activities that will occur on the 4th of July. Sheridan thanked the BOCC for their time and exited the meeting at 10:25 a.m. 

Robertson moved to allow the "4th of July Committee" the use of the picnic tables and the barrel train. Lening seconded the motion. Motion carried. The BOCC will check further into the inflatable train. 

Transit Building: There was lengthy discussion in regards to a transit building, which would store the transit vans. Administrator Adamson reminded the Commissioners that County Coroner, Jimmy Brown had been in a previous meeting asking for space for storage and a cooler. She questioned if this building could also serve purpose for a Coroner's Office. No action taken. 

Oswald moved, and Robertson seconded to recess the regular meeting at 12:08 p.m. Motion carried.

The regular meeting reconvened at 1:05 p.m. 

Social Service Director, Dennis Pearson entered the meeting to provide a monthly report for the Social Service Department. 

Pearson reported the State Auditors had reviewed five cases in CCAP. 

Social Services provided $38,000.00 worth of food stamps for the month of April. 

Pearson thanked the BOCC and exited the meeting 1:27 p.m.

Will Arthur, with Nestled Insurance entered the meeting to provide information for supplemental insurance from Cigna. Nick Sioson, an associate with Nestled Insurance was also in attendance by video conferencing. After a short power point, discussion followed with the different types of supplemental insurance Cigna could offer. The BOCC thanked the Associates from Nestled Insurance for their time and said they would review the information and get back in contact with them. Arthur and Sioson exited the meeting. 

Landfill -Customer Dispute- Discussion followed. Robertson moved, to reimburse the county customer for the fee they were charged by the tree trimming business that hauled the branches to the landfill and were charged a fee. The BOCC would like to make county residents aware that if you have an out of county tree trimming business cut down trees/trimming the county resident must accompany the business to the landfill in order to have fees waived or else face paying fees. Lening seconded the motion. Motion carried. 

Planning & Zoning -Decommissioning Bond: There will be an account that the funds would be deposited in at the Treasurer's Office. The Company will have to provide proof that they do have a bond. 

Upcoming meeting and Reports were reviewed and signed. 

NEW BUSINESS: 

Mitchek Building Permit: Robertson moved, and Oswald seconded the motion to approve the Building Permit located at 38967 County Rd. Z. Motion carried.

Public Health Contract: Robertson moved, and Lening seconded the motion to approve the Public Health Contract in regards to Amendment 4 and 5. Motion carried. 

Lening moved, and Robertson seconded the motion to approve to sign the Local Planning Partnership Statement of Work for Public Health. Motion carried. 

Agri-Tech Contract: Lening moved, and Robertson seconded the motion to sign the Agri-Tech Contract. Motion carried. This contract is an agreement with the county and Agri Tech. 

91 Ford Ambulance Bids: Robertson moved, and Oswald seconded the motion to approve the bid of $700.00 for the 1991 Ford Ambulance. Motion carried. 

Personnel Policy Revision: Discussion followed with a Confidentiality Form and a Distracted Driving Policy will be added to the Policy and Procedures. 

Oswald moved, and Lening seconded the motion to approve the Personnel Policy Revisions. Motion carried. 

Employee Resignation: The BOCC would like to thank Kendra McKibben for her service in the County Clerk's Office and wish her well.

The next Commissioner's Meeting will be held at 9:00 a.m. on May 26, 2022. 

With no other business to discuss, Robertson moved, and Lening seconded the motion to adjourn the meeting at 4:00 p.m. Motion carried.