TOWN OF GEORGETOWN BOARD OF SELECTMEN May 28, 2024 Regular scheduled meeting minutes  CALLTO ORDERPLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE  The Georgetown Board of Selectmen held a regular scheduled meeting on Tuesday, May 28, 2024. The meeting was held at the Georgetown Town Hall, 404 6th St. with the option toj join virtually. The meeting was streamed live via the town website: www.townofgeorgetown.us, hosted by Town Clerk, Jennifer Yobski. Police Judge Kelsey called the meeting to order at 6:00  p.m. ROLLCALL  Police Judge Kelsey took the roll call, Selectmen answering in-person were. Amanda Cooper, Jon Jennings, Dwayne Goscinski, Mary Smith, and Rich Barrows. Rob Connell was absent. Town Administrator: Rick Keuroglian, Town Attorney: Gerald Dahl, Acting Marshal Jon Gaskins, Town Treasurer: Mary Sims, Assistant Town Administrator: Kazia Hart, and Town  STAFF  Clerk: Jennifer Yobski AUDIENCE:  Gary Haines, Kathy Hunnenin, Gary & Anne Wilkins, Jaime LaCrosse, and Deborah Butler Amendment: Add: Agenda Item #6- Next steps forj job posting for Town Marshal Selectman Goscinski made a motion to approve the May 28, 2024, agenda as amended, second by Selectman Cooper, and the motion passed with unanimous vote. Kathy Hunnenin, 806 Griffith St. spoke about past incidences with the Police Dept.  AGENDA APPROVAL  AUDIENCE BUSINESS  Deborah Butler, 1760 Skyline Dr., requested potholes be repaired on Skyline Dr. Ms. Butler also inquired about code enforcement in town. Mr. Keuroglian answered that SAFEbuilt will be  performing code enforcement. AVABLIS-31021-S2V41  Selectman Cooper made a motion to approve the payables from 5/10/24-5 5/23/24 as presented, second by Selectman Smith and the motion passed with unanimous vote.  MINUTES APPROVAL  May 14,2024. Regular scheduled meeting  Police Judge Kelsey gave. Jennifer Yobski, Town Clerk, a few typo corrections prior to the  meeting. Pagel 1 5-28-24    Selectman Cooper made a motion to approve the May 14, 2024, regular scheduled meeting minutes as amended, second by Selectman Goscinski and the motion passed with  unanimous vote.  NEW AND UNFINISHED BUSINESS  1. Ordinance #6 (Series 2024)National Electric Code (NEC)2023 Adoption - Public AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE. NATIONAL SAFEbuilt the Town's Building Permit and Inspection consultant, advised the Town to upgrade from the 2020 National Electric Code to the 2023 version. Police Judge Kelsey opened the public hearing at 6:13 p.m. There werer no public comments. The public hearing was closed at 6:14 p.m. Selectman Barrows made a motion to approve Ordinance #6 (Series 2024) on second reading, second by Selectmen Jennings and the motion passed 2. Police License Plate Readers - Ouote from Motorola Solutions for two stationary Acting Marshal Jon Gaskins submitted a quote for two stationary license plate readers to be installed at the roundabout and at the intersection of22nd St. and Argentine St. These are the two main exit/entrance points in town besides Guanella Pass. Gaskins explained that the license plate readers automatically read license plates and collect data such as a suspended and revoked licenses, warrants, stolen vehicles, etc. There have been recent thefts in town and Gaskins stated ifl he has these readers, it will increase the opportunity to solve crimes. One license plate reader is in the Police Department's 2024 budget, and Gaskins is requesting the remainder of funds due for the second reader. Mr. Keuroglian suggested that the remaining funds could come out of American Rescue Plan Act Selectman Smith suggested tabling the item until more quotes are received. The Police Department is comparing bids from additional companies. The item was tabled. The Wagner service department has been working on the Motor Grader and has determined that it needs additional services in the amount of$19,322.55 to make all the necessary repairs, bringing the total cost to $43,357.45. Selectman Goscinski asked ift the Motor Grader parts are under warranty? Mr. Keuroglian answered yes, all new parts  Hearing and Second Reading ELECTRICAL CODE, 2023 EDITION  with unanimous vote. license plate readers  (ARPA) funds.  3. Wagner CAT- Quote for Motor Grader  installed have a one-year warranty.  Page2 5-28-24    Selectman Smith made a motion to approve the revised quote from WAGNER CAT toj provide the replacement hydraulic hoses and repairs for the Motor Grader not to exceed $43,357.45, second by Selectman Barrows and the motion passed with 4. Dave Buckley. - FEMA Grant application for landslide mitigation at Buckley Dave Buckley appeared virtually to request approval for the Town to apply for a FEMA HMGP 4731 grant for landslide mitigation on the mountain side above the Buckley Trailer Park on the west side ofI-70. Mr. Buckley described the 100-year storm" that occurred in. July 6, 2022, creating a debris path on the south side oft the trailer park, causing lot 1t to be uninhabitable. Ifthe grant is received, the money will be put towards removing the blockage on the south side oft the park and will make the debris channel take the more natural path to the north side oft the mobile home park. Selectman Smith asked Mr. Buckley what is the Colorado Department of Transportation's (CDOT)input: regarding the matter? Mr. Buckley stated that he gave an engineer at CDOT the information and is waiting to hear about the grant requirements. Mr. Buckley explained that the Town must be the conduit for the grant, and he would provide the 25% match amount for the grant. It was determined that ift the Town does apply for this grant, it would not affect the Town's status for other grants. The grant Selectman Cooper made a motion to approve the request for the Town of Georgetown to pursue the FEMA Grant for Landslide Mitigation, second by Selectman Jennings and the motion passed with unanimous vote.  unanimous vote. Trailer Park  submission deadline is June 14, 2024.  5. Police policies  Acting Marshal Gaskins has been updating the Police Policies with Police Administrative Assistant Kim Hill, and the Internal Affairs Section 1(k) was presented to the Board of Selectmen. Gerald Dahl, Town Attorney, stated he has reviewed the information in the section and made comments on the document that was given to the Board. Mr. Dahl mentioned Georgetown Municipal Code Section 2.24.010, Office ofTown Marshal; authority and duties, and suggested it should be made clearer in section (5), who hires Selectman Barrows suggested tabling the item until the Board gets more input from citizens on the hiring/firing of police officers per code and then work on the policy review. Selectman Smith would like to add to the policies a statement about when outside agencies need to be brought in, cut out command levels and change "deputy" for "officer". Selectman Cooper suggested the Board have a Work Session, the Board agreed and scheduled it for Tuesday, June 11, 2024, at 4:30 p.m., prior to the regular scheduled  police officers.  meeting.  Page3 5-28-24    Acting Marshal Gaskins stated that the Internal Affairs is Section 1(k) ofthe Police policies. Once he gets that part and the license plate reader section oft the policy done, he will present  the entire police policy to the Board.  6. Next steps for the job posting for Town Marshal  Lorne Kramer, Managing Partner, and Mark Collins, Project Manager, ofKRW Associates, virtually attended the meeting. Mr. Kramer explained that the Town Marshal position opening was posted April 11,2024, on national reputable websites that are reviewed by aspiring police professionals, with a submission deadline ofMay 17, 2024. Two applications were received. Mr. Kramer also outreached to 49 hand-picked qualified candidates from previous searches. He explained that he had inquiries from experienced Police Chiefs that did not want a Town Marshal position, and although the posting was listed as a Town Marshal /1 Police Chiefp position, he thought that may have been a discouraging issue. Other issues were the cost ofliving and relocating in Georgeotwn. He suggested al housing stipend and an increase to the pay scale and believed these changes Mark Collins stated that the environment is competitive for police jobs, especially in mountain areas. He recommends an adjustment to the announcement for a second round Selectman Barrows asked what kind of salary adjustment do they think is needed to attract more candidates? Mr. Kramer recommended increasing the salary range from $110,00 to $130,000 and considering a housing stipend due to the cost ofliving in Georgetown. Mr. Kramer explained that it is understood in the profession that the high amount oft the salary range is not what aj person would start out receiving. Selectman Barrows asked ifal housing stipend is given, can the Town mandate the candidate live in Clear Creek County? Mr. Kramer answered yes, and a 30-minute response time should be mandated anyway for emergency responses. Mr. Collins mentioned that an average housing allowance can be anywhere from $500- $3,000 on a monthly temporary or permanent basis (not just relocation costs) and suggested that the job posting states that the housing stipend is negotiable for final candidates. Mr. Dahl stated that the title ofthe position ofTown Marshal can be changed to Police Selectman Goscinski mentioned that he is looking for a candidate that is like Acting Marshal Gaskins, and asked how long the Board must wait for new candidates. He mentioned he is worried about Gaskins reaching burn-out level. He confirmed that the Board has gone through the recruitment process and believes the candidates that have applied should be interviewed. He explained that hel has heard from the community that they are: not happy, especially now with all the thefts and speeding traffic happening in  will attract more candidates for the position.  ofp posting the position to receive a larger pool of applicants.  Chief by ordinance and be added to the Municipal Code.  town.  Page4 4 5-28-24    Mr. Kramer said KRW Associates' primary focus is Police Chiefrecruiting, and inl his 18 years' experience, he has never seen only two candidates apply for aj position. Ideally, he would like to have 5-10 candidates. He guarantees that with an increased salary range, house stipend, and title change, those will increase the applicant pool. Selectman Cooper mentioned that KRW Associates made its job recruitment presentation to the Board in February, and it's been three months since that time. She asked if the candidates that applied could interview simultaneously while the posting gets extended. Selectman Barrows suggested putting an advertisement out for al Police Officer and Mr. Kramer will update the advertisement for the job, with an increased salary range, negotiable housing stipend, and title change and report on the progress oft the search in Selectman Smith made a motion to direct KRW Associates to republish the recruitment advertisement as directed and direct the Town Attorney to create an ordinance to rename the Town Marshal position to Police Chief, second by Selectman Jennings and the motion passed with unanimous vote.  getting that process going as well.  two weeks to the Board.  The Board scheduled a Work Session for Tuesday, June 11,2024, at 4:30j p.m. to discuss the proposed ordinance for the title change of Town Marshal to Police Chief and housing  stipend.  7. Request for plat amendment  The Town received a letter from Benjamin Cheang, owner of a townhome in the Bighorn Crossing Minor Subdivision, Block 2, Sublot No. 1. This townhome is a deed restrictedhospitality unit, that is supposed to be managed by Microtel Hotel, and limited tot the number of days the owner can occupy it. Mr. Cheang expressed concern about the limitations ofPlat Note #12 regarding the consultant being used by the hotel to rent the property as al hospitality unit. He also has concerns about being able to market the property as result oft the owner-occupancy limitations. He requested an amendment to Mr. Keuroglian stated that he has met with Brittney Patel, owner of the Microtel Hotel and Mr. Cheang to try to remedy the situation. Mr. Keuroglian mentioned that the hotel is not managing the seven deed restricted townhomes as originally planned, but instead has at third-party management company performing that task. Also, the management company has not submitted lodging tax for months to the Town. These are non-compliance issues  Plat Note #12.  and need to be addressed.  Page 5 5-28-24    Mr. Dahl stated that the Town does not have aj plat amendment process. He also mentioned that he does not think that the development is held to the 50% commercial/50%o residential requirements for the Gateway Mixed-Use District as was originally believed and was the reason the deed restricted hospitality units were created on the parcel. Mr. Dahl explained that the deed restricted hospitality units were created because the hotel did not have enough square footage for the commercial requirement oft the development. Mr. Dahl learned through the hearings forl Lot 5 that the parcel that the hotel is on now is large enough to satisfy the 50% commercial requirement. The Board gave Mr. Dahl direction toj prepare an ordinance for the plat  amendment. DISCUSSIONITEM  American Rescue Plan Act(ARPA)funds  Mr. Keuroglian explained that the beginning ARPA funds were $266,000, after the purchase of the skid steer ($69,000) and motor grader repairs ($43,357.45) there is ai remaining balance of  $153,643.  Eligible Capital Projects for ARPA Funds:  Commercial snowplows for the Dodge Truck Commercial snowplow for the Ford Truck  $10,000 $10,000 $8,000  Commercial sander Design plans and bidding package for the mitigation oft the rock $7,000 wall on Loop Dr. ($13,830.20 to be split by Town of Georgetown and History Colorado). Power pole at Hotel de Paris parking lot for electricity Argentine St. light replacement Strousse Park parking lot Two diesel exhaust systems for Fire Dept. building Two stationary license plate readers Downtown Façade Enhancement Program New Town Hall Needs Assessment New Town Hall Architecture plans  $20,000 $20,000 $34,760 $40,000 $7,730 $10,000 $5,000 $15,000  STAFFITEMS  Acting Marshal Report and Police Policy update - Jon Gaskins  Increase in calls and disturbances.  Hel has been performing late night patrols around town to give aj police presence. Two motorcycles and ai razor were stolen, and a vehicle was broken into around Town Hall. He has a white pickup truck on camera associated with these crimes that is reported as stolen. He will send out a kayak, which is a state-wide report because there have been similar incidences in the Metro area. He arrested someone today with a stolen razor from Eagle County using the same method as was used to steal the razors previously  mentioned.  Memorial Day Weekend was busy in Georgetown  Page6 5-28-24    He mentioned on his off-duty time, he still answers texts and calls proving that he is  invested and dedicated to the community. Assistant Town Administrator's update  Thel Emergency Action Plan brochure was updated with phone numbers. Draft chain ofcommand was created for the Plan. Selectman Barrows suggested in October to offer recruitment and training for volunteers for I-70 closures. Communal Outdoor Dining Area (CODA) Mr. Dahl has been working on it. SAFEbuilt will be providing Code Enforcement services for the Town once a week. The Planning Commission has started its review oft the Comprehensive Plan and a member asked Kazia to bring before the Board a question regarding short-term rentals and ifi regulations should be created to ensure compliance that the Design Review Commission guidelines are being met. Selectmen Cooper and Goscinski were not in favor of adding another requirement for the short-term rental owners. One regulation for short-term rentals is that a Life Safety Inspection on the property is completed as  part ofa new or renewal application. Town Administrator's Report and Task List  Mr. Keuroglian submitted his report to the Board. Highlights from the report:  Xcel Energy Trash Rack is full of debris, Xcel will come to remove it and he Traffic calming devices for 14th St. & Main St., 7ths St. & Brownell St., and a few Street paving project from 14th St. and Main St. to Clear Creek Dr. will be done  will be watching the process.  places on Rose St. heading towards Guanella Pass.  before July 14, 2024.  ADJOURN  Selectman Smith made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:55 p.m., second by Selectman  Barrows and the motion passed with unanimous vote.  ATTEST:  AY X -  Sslh Jennffer Yobski, Town Clerk  Lypette Kelsey, Policeludge  FTONN. COLORADO *SEAL* E ATED JANUAS  a  Page7 5-28-24