The regular meeting of the Kiowa County Commissioners was called to order by Chairman Richard Scott at 9:00 a.m. on September 24, 2020. Commissioner Oswald opened with a prayer and Pledge of Allegiance. 

Those in attendance:

• Richard Scott, Chairman
• Donald Oswald, Commissioner
• Delisa Weeks, County Clerk
• Tina Adamson, County Administrator

• Howard "Butch" Robertson Absent family emergency

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

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

Scott moved and Oswald seconded the motion to approve the agenda with the following additions: New Business: CTSI Insurance Rates. Motion carried.

OLD BUSINESS:

Grant Updates/Sr. Citizens Contribution/Latcon Punch List: Administrator Adamson reported that the Sand Creek National Park has agreed to pay the $250.00 per month for maintenance on the elevator.

The Latcon Punch List: The BOCC reviewed the punch list as to what would need to be repaired before the Senior Citizen Building would be approved to open. The hardwood floors need to be refurnished, plaster and paint touch-ups, clean up plaster off of the brick arches between Whitelaw and Schoggen needs to be addressed as well as the kitchen wall, grout between backsplashes and countertops and finish the ceiling tiles.

Oswald moved and Scott seconded the motion to recess the regular meeting and move into the Board of Health meeting at 09:57 a.m. Motion carried. Scott moved and Oswald seconded the motion to adjourn the BOH meeting and enter back into regular session at 10:55 a.m. Motion carried.

Sheriff Sheridan and Shellie Engelhardt, Emergency Manager entered the meeting at 10:58 a.m. to discuss the Protect Our Neighbors certification. No action taken at this time. Sheridan and Engelhardt exited the meeting at 11:17 a.m.

Road & Bridge: Road Foremen Watts, Spady, and Howard entered the meeting at 11:20 a.m. to review the list of machinery repairs or equipment replacement if possible for the 2020 year. The commissioners requested the foremen call for price quotes on the equipment needed and then come back for further discussions. The three foremen exited the meeting at 12:00 p.m. 

Oswald moved and Scott seconded the motion to recess the regular meeting at 12:04 p.m. Motion carried.

The regular meeting reconvened at 1 :00 p.m.

Cindy McLoud, with the Kiowa County Preservation District; entered the meeting to request approval of a grant application for repairs to the Legion Hall. Oswald moved and Scott seconded the motion to approve the Kiowa County Preservation District grant application. Motion carried.

Bylie Jo Watson: Ms. Watson entered the meeting at 1:30 p.m. to provide information in regards to the applications for reimbursement for COVID-19 expenses. Watson exited the meeting at 1:45 p.m.

Landfill & Recycling Update/Baler: Training for the baler that processes plastic will take place on September 28.

Free Dump Day will be October 3.

Bruce Fickenscher, Colorado State University Extension Agent Coordinator and Tearle Lessenden, Kiowa County Extension Agent entered the meeting at 2:00 p.m. to give a report on the county fair. Lessenden was overall pleased how fair went with the COVID-19 regulations in place. He said the Junior Livestock Sale was up $6000.00 from the previous year. Planning & Zoning 

Update/Orsted Wind Project: Orsted Wind Project would like to put up an anemometer, which would log the wind speed to see if this area is viable for a wind farm.

Lakes Update: Adamson will be inviting the County Commissioners from Prowers County, Amity Ditch Board Members, SCEDD and other parties interested in the development of the Lakes project south of Eads.

NEW BUSINESS: 

Upcoming Meetings and Reports were reviewed and signed.

Time Off Requests: Scott moved and Oswald seconded the motion to approve the one time off request. Motion carried.

Community Bldg. Rent for Fundraiser: Scott moved and Oswald seconded the motion to waive the rental fees for the upcoming fundraiser. The refundable deposit would still be required. Motion carried.

Senior Center Flooring Bids: Three bids were received and reviewed. No decision was made.

Scott moved and Oswald seconded the motion to approve the CDPHE (Colorado Department of Health & Environment) Compliance Order Amendment. Motion carried.

GoRail Support: Scott moved and Oswald seconded the motion to sign the Letter of Support for the Staggers Rail Act. Motion carried.

Oil & Gas Letter of Support: Oswald moved and Scott seconded the motion to sign a Letter of Support for the continuation of drilling helium in this area. Motion carried.

The next regular meeting will be October 15, 2020 at 9:00 a.m.

Oswald moved and Scott seconded the motion to adjourn the meeting at 3:52 p.m. Motion carried.