000098595/720241 Yuma County Recorder, 12:13PM BEVERLYWENGER Page 1 of 4 COMMIN R0.00 S 0,00ST0,00D0.00  YUMA COUNTY COMMISSIONERS April 30, 2024 Minutes'  On April 30, 2024at8:00a.m, the Yuma County BoardofCommisonesmetinvegularsesson. Chairman Mike Leerar, Commissioner Scott Weaver, Commissioner Adam Gate, and Administrator Brandi Ritchey The Commissioners reviewed and signed accounts payable and discussed various meetings attended  were present throughout the day. throughout the prior month.  Road and Bridge  Road & Bridge Supervisor Tom Andersen and Blade Foreman Justin Lorimer joined the meeting at 8:30 Chip Seal Projects - Andersen reported that multiple paved roads are in need of new chip seal. Andersen presented figures to chip seal the Beacher Road, Vernon Road and Kirk Road. Commissioner Leerar is going to reach out to Greg Etl with DOLAI to see what grants are available Mechanic Position- The outsourced labor budget is increasing rapidly. This has prompted discussion to evaluate potential cost-saving measures. An individual has expressed interest in the mechanic position, sparking discussion on whether hiring this individual could help alleviate the strain on the budget. The group analyzed the salary and outsourced labor budget lines to find a Pit Reclamation- = The gravel pits utilized by the countyhave recentlyl had inspections with nothing bad to report. The Ritchey pit is on the track to being reclaimed. Andersen will have the seed for Budget & Efficiency Report-1 The group looked over the current revenue and expenditure report. There was discussion about the outsourced repair line. Andersen presented an efficiency report Road Report - Lorimer reported that work will begin on County Road 54 soon. This project will take around two weeks to complete. They will be ripping it and relaying material on the road. Salary Authorization - Andersen presented a salary authorization for an equipment operator. Commissioner Weaver moved to approve the Salary Authorization for $19.20/hour. Commissioner Gates seconded the motion which passed by unanimous vote.  a.m. to provide department updates.  for these projects.  solution that is financially beneficial fori the department.  re-seeding checked by the USDA office.  for the blade crew.  Human Services  Thel Board of County Commissioners convened as the Board of Social Services at 9:30a.m. Human Services Director Kara Hoover, Administrative Assistant Lori Summers and Bookkeeper Melanie Fisher were present. Detailed minutes oft the Board of Social Services are maintained separately byt the Department of  Human Services. The Board of County Commisonesreconvened at 10:30 a.m.  Minutes prepared by Brandi Ritchey are as summary ofc discussions, nota a verbatim: account.  Page: 1of4    00009659 5/17/2024 12:13PM BEVERLYWENGER Page 2 of4 Yuma County Recorder, COMMIN R 000500057000D000  Commissioner'si Minutes April 30,2024  Dusty Johnson, House District 63 Candidate  At 10:30 Dusty Johnson joined the Commissioners. Johnson has had recent experience working at the State level as an aide for the Pelton's. Johnson is running for House District 63. The group also discussed  SB24-150, property tax bills and other issues on the state and federal levels.  Central Plains Equipment  At11:00a.m. the Commissioners were. joined by Billy Andersen and Aaron Mosentein from Central Plains Equipment. Billy put together quotes on trading in four tractors with 3 new leases. The lease is a walk away lease after 3 years with the option of buying out thei tractors after the lease. No decision was made during this meeting. The Commissioners are still discussing whether or not to lease the tractors. The Commissioners would like to see an expenditure report on the potential trade in tractors.  One Digital  At 11:30 a.m. the Commissioners were joined by Jeff McNeilly with OneDigital. McNeilly and the Commissioners discussed the never-ending health care cost increases and the measures the County can take to keep health insurance affordable. McNeilly would like to take Yuma County Census data to the  market and see what other plans are available.  Public Comment  At2:00 p.m. the Commissioners were joined by. Joe Chartier to discuss al Land Use issue in Laird. Chartier expressed concerns about cars building up along the edge of the streets in Laird. The Commissioners thanked Chartier for his time and will take the next steps to notify the landowner of the Land Use  violations. CSU Extension  At 2:30 a.m. the Commissioners were joined by CSU Extension Agents Travis Taylor and Jolynn Midcap, Fairgrounds Manager Carmen Murray, Yuma County Finance Officer Sarah Carwin, BJ Mekelburg and Harold Blackham to discuss the 2% sale account. The 2% account was originally set up to assist livestock members with livestock related expenses and also to make up the difference between the 4-H council general budget and the livestock budget. According to different meeting minutes the use oft the account has changed over the years. Moving forward, the 2% account will be used by the Sale Committee. Once  the account is moved it will fall under Yuma Counties annual audit.  Administrator's Report action:  Administrator Brandi Ritchey reviewed calls, correspondence, and presented thei following for discussion: and Minutes = The Commissioners reviewed the minutes from the previous BOCC meetings. Commissioner Gates moved to approve ther minutes fromi the April 15,2024 regular meeting ofthe Board of County Commissioners. Commissioner Weaver seconded the motion, which passed  unanimously.  Page 2 of4    00009659 5/17/2024 12:13 PM Yuma County Recorder, BEVERLY WENGER Page 3 of4 COMMIN R 0.00S0.00ST 0.00DO 0.00  Commissioner's Minutes April 30,2024  Signatures and Ratifications- -  esolutions/Ordinances/Sgnatures:  Commissioner Gates moved to ratify signatures on Resolution 4/30/2024A, A Resolution in opposition of HB 24-1460. Commissioner Weaver seconded the Commissioner Gates moved to approve signature on Ron Brown'sn monthly CDMVA Monthly report. Commissioner Weaver seconded the motion which passed by Commissioner Gates moved to approve signature on Adam Beauprez monthly CDMVA Monthly report. Commissioner Weaver seconded the motion which passed Commissioner Weaver moved to ratify Commissioner Leerar's signature on the Docusign Document regarding County & Electronic recording Technology Board Agreement. Commissioner Gates seconded the motion which passed by unanimous Commissioner Weaver moved to ratify Commissioner Leerar's signature on the Speclalransportation Permit for Star Fleet to transporta mobile home from County Road 42 at US Hwy 385 to 37160 County Road SS, Wray, CO. Commissioner Gates Commissioner Weaver moved to approve signature on the RockIT Event Pros quote, extending the days of service during the Yuma County Fair. Commissioner Gates Commissioner Gates moved to approve payment on the reimbursement request to South Y-W Ambulance ini the amount of $9091.72. Commissioner Weaver seconded  motion. The motion passed by unanimous vote.  unanimous vote. by unanimous vote.  vote.  seconded the motion which passed by unanimous vote seconded the motion which passed by unanimous vote. the motion. The motion passed by unanimous vote.  Department Reports - The Commissioners discussed departmental updates including ETPR Administration and business undertaken by the 911 Authority Board. The WY Communications Board and the 911 Authority Board have transitioned into one board. Ritchey is working on a Written Plan for Website ADA Compliance and looking into a Micro Grant to help pay for Commissioner Weaver moved to make the following appointments for the 911 Authority/WYCC Board. Kent Vance, Gisele Jefferson, Mike Leerar, Jerry Thompson, Allen Hussey and Ronney Oestman with the terms of December 31, 2024, Steve Rydquist and Bryant McCall with the terms of January 31, 2026 and Adam Gates witha term of December 31, 2026. Commissioner Gates seconded the motion which passed Correspondence - Ritchey presented correspondence received since the last meeting including an extra expense incurred during renovations to the Fairgrounds Office Roof and HB 22-1132 A Bill for an Act, Concerning the ProvisionofWlidfire Mitigation! Services, and, In Connection Therewith,  remediation of documents on the County website.  by unanimous vote.  Regulating Controlled Burns on Private Property.  Commissioner Weaver moved to approve the additional cost of $2,000 to repair the fairgrounds office roof. Commissioner Gates seconded the motion. The motion passed  by unanimous vote.  Page 3 of4    00009659 5/17/2024 12:13 PM Yuma County Recorder, BEVERLYWENGERI COMMIN R 0.00 $0,00570,00D0.00  Page 4 of 4  Commissioner's Minutes April 30,2024  Commissioner Weaver moved to set fees for not reporting controlled burns in Yuma County. The fees will be the following if a party does not report a fire to the WYCC (Washington Yuma Combined Communications): Any person who commits this offense and upon conviction shall be punished by a warning for the first offense, two hundred and fifty dollars ($250) for a second offence, five hundred dollars ($500) for a third offence, and one thousand dollars ($1,000) for at fourth and any subsequent offense. The following offenses shall be enforced by a Yuma County Sheriff's Deputy. Commissioner Gates seconded the motion which passed by a unanimous vote. This  motion will be followed by an official resolution.  There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 4:00 p.m. The next regular meetings of the  Board of County Commissioners will be on May 14, 2024.  Sudi Rigy Brandi Ritchey, Admibistrator  Mike Leerar, Chairman ADs  ATTEST: Palgucs.lipas Beverly' WengerCounty Clerk  COTN SEAL CCIORADO  Page 4 of4