MINUTES TOWN OF HUDSONTOWNI COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING January 3, 2024-6:00P.M.  CALLTOORDER AND ROLL CALL  Mayor Hammock called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.  ROLL CALL Present  Mayor. Joel Hammock Mayor Pro Tem Sarah Stadler Councilmember Lisa Marie Buesgens Councilmember Matthew P. Cole Councilmember Candace Nolf Councilmember Debra Tygrett Councilmember Zach Reyes  Absent  Linda Blackston, Town Clerk, took roll call and six (6) Councilmembers were present.  Town Staff Present:  Hilary Graham- Town. Attorney Bryce Lange - Town Manager Linda Blackston - Town Clerk Scott Sedgwick -] Police Chief Kimberly Brown - Finance Director Jennifer Woods - Town Planner John Kipp- Public Works Director Stephen Snow - Culture and Relations Manager 3) ADDITIONS TO AGENDA 5) CONSENT AGENDA b. Ratification of Bills  None  a. Town Council Meeting Minutes - December 6, 2023  Councilmember Nolfmade a motion, seconded by Councilmember Stadler, to approve the consent  agenda.  The vote was as follows: Nay: None  Aye: Councilmembers Nolf, Stadler, Tygrett, Cole, Buesgens, and] Mayor Hammock    Minutes January 3, 2024 Town ofH Hudson Town Council Regular Meeting Page2of6  Mayor Hammock declared the motion carried. a. 4435th Avel Raw Water Dedication  6) DISCUSSION  Town Manager Lange stated that the owner, Rober Gaines, of 443 5th Avenue is requesting a waiver of the raw water dedication fee. Town Manager Lange stated that the property is ai four- plex but currently only two oft the four units are built out. Mr. Gaines has stated he paidt the raw water dedication fee when he pulled the building permits for the property. The Town nor Mr. Gaines have noi records showing hel has paidi it. Although the Town does have record ofMr. Gaines paying four water base rate charges on thej property which wouldi indicate that they have dedicated water to the Town in thej past. Town Manager Lange provided additional information on the request and history oft the property. Marty Gaines, representing his parents, the property owners, stated that his parents have been paying four water base rate charges for 28 years. Coun- cil and staff discussed the réquest. Council consensus was to waive the water dedication fees for 443: 5th Avenue. Town Manager Lange willl bring a Resolution to the next meeting toi formalize  Council's decision. 7) GENERAL BUSINESS  a. RESOLUTION: NO. 24-01: A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING, A DESIGNATED PUB- LICI PLACEI FOR THE POSTING OF MEETING NOTICES PURSUANTTOCRS. $24-  6-402(2)(c)  Town Clerk Blackston stated Resolution No. 24-01 is to designate the public notices posting location. She stated per the resolution the official posting place is the Town's website. The Town may post notices at Councilmember Cole made ar motion, seconded by Councilmember Tygrett, to approve. Resolution! No. 24-01, ar resolution establishing a designated public place forj posting ofr meeting notices pursuant to  the' Town Hall and on any social media accounts as well.  C.R_S.24-64022X0). The vote was as follows: Nay: None  Aye: Councilmembers Cole, Tygrett, Nolf, Buesgens, Stadler, and Mayor Hammock  Mayor Hammock declared the motion carried. PUBLICLIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES  b. RESOLUTION: NO. 24-02: A RESOLUTION: FOR THE. APPOINTMENT OF HUDSON Maria Chavez approached Council and stated that she is going to withdraw her application. She stated that the other candidate, Barbara Baker, has served before and has done a good jobt therefore, shei is Councilmember Cole made ai motion, seconded by Councilmember Tygrett, to approve. Resolution No. 24-02. A Resolution for the appointment of Barbara Baker to thel Hudson Public) Library Board of  withdrawing her application.  Trustees.  The vote was as follows: Nay: None  Aye: Councilmembers Cole, Tygrett, Nolf, Buesgens, Stadler, and Mayor Hammock    Minutes January 3, 2024 Town of Hudson Town Council Regular Meeting Page 3of6  Mayor Hammock declared the motion carried. HUDSON: HOUSING. AUTHORITY  RESOLUTION: NO. 24-03: A RESOLUTION, APPOINTING NETTA WATTTOTHE  Councilmember Nolfmade: ai motion, seconded by Councilmember Cole, to approve appointing Netta  Watt to thel Hudson Housing Authority. The vote was as follows: Nay: None  Aye: Councilmembers Nolf, Cole, Tygrett, Buesgens, Stadler, and Mayor Hammock  Mayor Hammock declared the motion carried.  d. RESOLUTION NO. 24-04: A RESOLUTION REPEALING RESOLUTION) NO. 23-50, SERIES OF 2023, AND: LEVYING GENERAL PROPERTY TAXES FOR THE YEAR 2023, TOI HELPI DEFRAY THE COSTS OF GOVERNMENTFOR THE TOWN OF HUD-  SON, COLORADO, FOR THE 2024 BUDGET YEAR  Town Manager Lange noted that the' Town approved the annual 20241 budget in November 2023. With "Colorado Proposition HH, Property Tax Changes and] Revenue Change Measure" on thel ballot it was a chance the Town would need to amend thel Resolution later depending on the results. Proposition HH was rejected by the voters, however the State of Colorado passed Senate Bill 23B-001 into law duringa special legislative session which reduced valuation of real property which resulted in ai reduction of Due tot the changes the Town of] Hudson, along with other municipalities, must now adopt new Resolutions to certify their property tax levies. The Town will see a reduction of $78,020: in the "General Fund" and a reduction of $86,643 in the "Property Tax Special Revenue Fund" for a total of$164,6621 in property tax Revenues. However, the Town developed the 2024 Budget showing that the General Fund of $79,308 and aj positive change of $353,209 ini the Property Tax Special Revenue Fund. The loss of property tax revenues under "SB 001 will: mean that the General Fund will nows show aj positive change in fund balance in the General Fund of $1,288 and aj positive change of balance in thel Property Tax Special  projected revenues for local governments.  Revenue Fund of $266,566.  Town Manager Lange recommended Council approve Resolution No. 24-04.  Councilmember Stadler made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Cole, to approve Resolution No.  24-04.  The vote was as follows: Nay: None  Aye: Councilmembers Stadler, Cole, Nolf, Buesgens, Tygrett, and Mayor Hammock  Mayor Hammock declared the motion carried.  RESOLUTION NO. 24-05: A RESOLUTION, APPROVING AN AGREEMENTI FOR PUBLIC SAFETY DATA MANAGEMENT SERVICES WITH FRONTLINE PUBLIC  SAFETY  Chiefof Police Sedwick stated Frontline Public Safety Solutions will replace the current vendor for ser-    Minutes- January 3, 2024 Town ofH Hudson Town Council Regular Meeting Page 4of6  vices related to officer training, community engagement, internal investigations, etc. He stated the previ- Councilmember Cole made ai motion, seconded by Councilmember Tygrett, to approve Resolution No.  ous vendor did not work out as planned.  24-05 approving the contract with Frontline Public Safety Solutions.  The vote was as follows: Nay: None  Aye: Councilmembers Cole, Tygrett, Buesgens, Stadler, Nolf, and Mayor Hammock  Mayor Hammock declared the motion carried.  - RESOLUTION NO. 24-06: A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH FOCAL: FORENSICS, LLC, FOR CRIMINALJUSTICE RECORD REDACTION SER-  VICES  Chief of] Police Sedwick stated Focal Forensics provides redaction services related to law enforcement records and videos. There is no cost tot the Town. Thei requester of records will deal with and pay the ven- Councilmember Nolfmade ai motion, seconded by Councilmember Tygrett, to approve. Resolution No.  dor directly for the redacted records requested: from the Policel Department. 24-06 approving an agreement with Focal Forensics, LLC.  The vote was as follows: Nay: None  Aye: Councilmembers Nolf, Tygrett, Buesgens, Cole, Stadler, and Mayor Hammock  Mayor Hammock declared the motion carried.  RESOLUTION: NO.24-07: A RESOLUTION, ACCEPTING THE PETITION FOR AN- NEXATION OF A PARCEL OF LAND: IN WELDO COUNTY ANDI ESTABLISHING/ A PUBLIC HEARING DATE ONTHE ANNEXATION (Cases 23-13 MSLCAT Annexation  and Initial Zoning)  Town Planner Woods stated that the Resolution sets the date for the Public Hearing for the Annexation. Town Clerk Blackston communicated the Petition to Council at the December 6, 2023 meeting. Councilmember Cole made ai motion, seconded by Councilmember Stadler, to approve Resolution No. 24-07 accepting the Petition for Annexation and setting aj public hearing date for the MSLCAT  Annexation.  The vote was as follows: Nay: None  Aye: Councilmembers Stadler, Cole, Tygrett, Nolf, Buesgens, and Mayor Hammock  Mayor Hammock declared the motion carried.  8) INFORMATIONAL ITEMS 9) STAFF REPORTS  a. Renewal ofTowing Services with Manual Balderas/l-76 Towing  Public Works Director Kipp gave an update on upcoming routine shutdowns ofthe Water Plant, and he  stated thel Public Works Department is going to need to fill two positions.    Minutes - January 3, 2024 Town of Hudson Town Council Regular Meeting Page 50f6  Culture and Relations Manager Snow provided information on a Sponsorship Program he is on working Town Clerk Blackston reported that thel I-76 Towing Agreement for Towing Services is being renewed. She reported that the Town has received al Petition. Application for Annexation from Long Annexation. Town) Manager Lange reminded Council of the upcoming Workshops on. January 9, 2024 at 5:301 to dis- cusst the Police Department Building Desing along with thel Recreation Center Design and on January 25,  for the 2024 Town Events.  2024 at 5:30 discuss thel Nuisance Code.  10). CITIZEN'S COMMENTS (3 minutes per person) lic comment was not previously received. 11) COUNCILCOMMENTS Town willl look into it.  Comments will be allowed on matters that the Town Council previously considered for which pub-  Councilmember Tygrett asked for a status on mowing of the I-76 area. Town Manager Lange stated the Councilmember Buesgens asked for as status on the moving oft the Food Bank trailer. Councilmember Stadler stated she had reached out] Pastor Weichel at thel Baptist Church regarding moving thet trailer to their lot. Pastor Weichel did not want to move the trailer to his lot because they have their own Food  Bank.  12) EXECUTIVE: SESSION  Pursuant to Section 3.12(1)(a) and Section 3.12(1)(g) of thel Hudson Home Rule Charter to determine positions relative toi the Town's annexation and growth strategy andi negotiations with property owners, toi receive reports on1 thej progress and status ofs such negotiations, to Councilmember Cole made ai motion, seconded by Councilmember Nolfto enter into an executive session  develop strategy for such negotiations, and toi instruct negotiators.  on the following:  Pursuant to Section 3.12(1)(a) and Section 3.12(1)(g) of thel Hudson Home Rule Charter to deter- mine positions relative to the Town's annexation and growth strategy and negotiations withj prop- erty owners, to receive reports on the progress and status of such negotiations, to develop strategy  for such negotiations, andi toi instruct negotiators.  The vote was as follows: Nay: None  Aye: Councilmembers Stadler, Nolf, Cole, Buesgens, Tygrett, and Mayor Hammock  Mayor Hammock declared the motion carried. Council went into executive session at 6:33 p.m.  Council returned to the Regular Meeting at 7:31 p.m. Those present for the Executive Session items were Mayor Hammock, Councilmembers Nolf, Stadler, Cole, Tygrett, Buesgens, Town Attorney Graham, and  Town Manager Lange.    Minutes- January 3, 2024 Town ofH Hudson Town Council Regular Meeting Page6 6of6  13) ADJOURNMENT  The meeting adjourned at approximately 7:31 p.m.  TOWNO OFI HUDSON, COLORADO &hL  Myor  ATTEST Coa Town Clerk  6lckek MMC   SEAL