ROCKY  COLORADO  CITY OF ROCKY FORD - CITY COUNCIL MEETING  February 13, 2024 WORK SESSION: 6:00 p.m.  Mayor Duane Gurulé, Councimembers Larry Herrera, Robert Barron, Nicholas Martinez, Sherry Cordova, Nicole Roberts and Finance Director Kyle Crosswhite meti for a work session to discuss the following: City of Rocky Ford's 2024 fee schedule, City of Rocky Ford's proposed purchasing policy, a proposed memorandum of understanding (MOU) between the City of Rocky Ford and the Rocky Ford Chamber of Commerce and a proposed memorandum of understanding (MOU) between the City of  Rocky Ford and the Rocky Ford Country Club (Golf Course).  Others present: J.R. Thompson, Gary Reed, Susan Jung and Patrice McGowan.  REGULAR MEETING: 7:00 p.m. Those present atr roll call were: Mayor: Duane Gurulé  Rocky Ford City Council meti in Council Chambers on Tuesday, February 13, 2024. Mayor Gurulé called the meeting to order.  Councilmembers: Larry Herrera, Robert Barron, Nicholas Martinez, Sherry Cordova and Nicole Roberts Staff: City Clerk Rebecca Korinek, Police Chief Sean McDonagh, Public' Works Foreman Cuco Ruiz, Public Works Director Rick Long, Dispatch Communications Director June Ferraro and Parks and Recreation Director Stacey Others present: J.R. Thompson, Gary Reed, Patrice McGowen, Alan and Peggy Frantz, Susan Jung, George Hanzas, Jane Vera, Del Ensor, Nathan & Amy Hoffmeyer, Tiffany French, Jennifer Stiles, Sarah Yutterman and Gurda (last name illegible)  Milenski.  Mayor Gurulé led the Pledge of Allegiance.  Councimember Barron read aloud the City of Rocky Ford's Mission Statement  PUBLIC COMMENT None  ANYO CHANGES TO THE AGENDA OR CONSENT AGENDA  None requested  APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA  Mayor Gurulé explained the agenda and consent agenda to all. Councilmember Martinez motioned to approve the agenda and  consent agendas presented. The motion was seconded by Councimember Roberts. Voting results were:  YES  Barron, Martinez, Cordova, Roberts, Gurulé    NO ABSENT ABSTAIN  None Mullins Herrera  Motion carried 5-0, with 1 abstention Consent Item(s) approved:  1. Approval of previous meeting minutes for. January 23, 2024  2. Application for Renewal of Colorado Beer and' Wine License - Dawggg House, LLC, 606 Elm Avenue, RF  PRESENTATIONS AWARDS, PROCLAMATIONS  None  STAFFREPORTS  City Manager Shannon Wallace had previously submitted her report by email, but added thei following:  Possibility of getting some chrome books, from the School District, for $25.00/each. The books don't! have the capability of upgrading but can be used for Council documents. Some discussion was held. Itwas the general consensus of Council that City Manager Wallace proceed with the purchase of chrome books. Information was given out regarding BNSF. BNSF would like to do a study of railroad crossings, att their own expense, and then come back to Council with their recommendation(s). After some discussion, It was the general consensus of Council that City Manager Wallace make contact with BNSF to advise them that the City of Rocky Fordi is not  interested in moving forward. department's activities and plans.  Parks and Recreation Director Stacey Milenski submitted a written report and gave a verbal report ont the Parks and Recreation  Communications Director June Ferraro gave a verbal report of the dispatch department. Mike with Element Engineering gave Council an update on the sewer master plan.  Museum Curator Rob Marshall submitted a written report.  OLD BUSINESS  Follow-up Discussion of Leak/Flooding at the Bathroom at Play Park Hill  Public Works Director Rick Long reported that thel landfill will accept the debris from the abatement of the bathroom. Long estimates the cost of $400.001 tol haul the debris to the landfill. The water department uses the bathroom tot test water. Long is waiting to hear from CDPHE to seei ift they can change locations fort the water testing. Long will update Council when he gets  information from CDPHE.  EXECUTIVE SESSION  For discussion of a personnel matter under C.R.S. $24-6-402(4)00) and not involving: any specific employees who have requested discussion of the matter in open session; any member oft this body or any elected official; the appointment of any person toi fill an office of this body or of an elected official; or personnel policies that do not require the discussion of matters Itwas moved by Councimember Roberts and seconded by Councilmember Martinez to go into executive session. Voting  personal to particular employees; MUNICIPAL JUDGE CONTRACT  results were:    YES NO ABSENT Motion carried 6-0  Martinez, Cordova, Roberts, Herrera, Barron, Gurulé  None Mullins  Those going into executive session willl be City Manager Shannon Wallace, Mayor Duane Gurulé, Rodney Fouracre, Councimembers Nicole Roberts, Sherry Cordova, Nic Martinez, Robert Barron and Larry Herrera. Mayor Gurulé recessed the regular meeting at 7:59 p.m. to goi into executive session. Executive session ended at 8:13 p.m. Mayor Gurulé reported for the record, if any person who participated in the executive session believes that any substantial discussion of any matters not included in the motion to go into the executive session occurred during the executive session. Or that any improper action occurred during the executive session in violation of the Open Meeting Law, please state concerns for the record. There being  none, the next agenda item is new business. The regular meeting reconvened at 8:16p p.m.  NEW BUSINESS Municipal CourtJudge Contract  Ity was moved by Councimember Martinez and seconded by Councimember Cordova to offer a contract to Rodney Fouracre.  Voting results were: YES NO ABSENT Motion carried 6-0  Roberts, Herrera, Barron, Martinez, Cordova, Gurulé  None Mullins  Resolution #2- - Series 2024-AI Resolution Amending the City of Rocky Ford Fee Schedule for 2024 Councimember Martinez moved to approve and adopt Resolution #2- - series 2024. The motion was seconded by  Councimember Roberts. Voting results were:  YES NO ABSENT Motion carried 6-0  Cordova, Roberts, Herrera, Barron, Martinez, Gurulé  None Mullins  Resolution #3- Series 2024- A Resolution Authorizing the City of Rocky Ford to Change and Add Wording Ity was moved by Councilmember Roberts and seconded by Councilmember Martinez to approve and adopt Resolution #3- series 2024. Council would like to discuss and possibly make some additional changes to code 7.3.20. This matter will be  to $7.3.20 oft the City of Rocky Ford's Municipal Code  discussed att the next scheduled work session. Voting results were:  YES NO ABSENT Motion carried 6-0  Roberts, Herrera, Barron, Martinez, Cordova, Gurulé  None Mullins    Agreement between the City of Rocky Ford Fire Department and SoCo Medical Direction, PLLC Some discussion was held for clarification. Itv was moved by Councimember Martinez and seconded by Councilmember Roberts to approve the agreement between the City of Rocky Ford Fire Department and SoCo Medical Direction, PLLC.  Voting results were: YES NO ABSENT Motion carried 6-0  Herrera, Barron, Martinez, Cordova, Roberts, Gurulé  None Mullins  Discussion - Pisgah shares  George Hanzas with Catlin Canal and Alan Frantz, President of Catlin Canal gave Council information regarding their options After much discussion, it was moved by Councimember Herrera and seconded by Councilmember Cordova to complete the  to either sell or retain the shares oft the City of Rocky Ford's Pisgah shares.  survey, choosing option 2, tol lease the City of Rocky Ford's 479.89 shares. Voting results were:  YES NO ABSENT Motion carried 6-0  Herrera, Barron, Martinez, Cordova, Roberts, Gurulé  None Mullins  VFD drive - Quote for Zone 2 Pump Station by the Tanks on Play Park Hill Mechanical, LLC in the amount of $30,603.131 for the' Yaskawa pump. Voting results were:  Itwas moved by Councilmember Roberts and seconded by Councimember Cordova to accept the! bid from SBT Electrical and  YES NO ABSENT Motion carried 6-0  Martinez, Cordova, Roberts, Herrera, Barron, Gurulé  None Mullins  VFD drive - Quote for Golf Course and Babcock Park Pump House  Nathan Hoffmeyer gave Council information on the pump at the golf course. After some discussion, Councilmember Roberts moved to accept the bid from 1st Choice Irrigation, LLC in the amounto of$ $18,407.81. The motion was seconded by  Councimember Barron. Voting results were:  YES NO ABSENT Motion carried 6-0 PUBLIC COMMENT  Cordova, Roberts, Herrera, Barron, Martinez, Gurulé  None Mullins  Del Ensor reported to Council that he has concerns about Cottonwood. Ensor would like to see Council approve some speed bumps. City Manager Wallace informed Ensor that a committee had already been formed to discuss Washington, Cottonwood  and the surrounding areas. Ensor thanked everyone.    MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL REPORTS Councimember Herrera reported thef following: Herrera had nothing tor report fori tonight's meeting Councilmember Barron reported the following: Attended the Council and City staff retreat. Attended the non-profit round-table meeting. Attended the fireside chat. Councilmember Martinez reported thei following: Nothing to report for tonight's meeting. Hosted the fireside chat.  The Tree Board willl have a meeting sometimel before Mother's Day and they're preparing for their second annual seed  sale.  Councilmember Cordova reported thei following:  Cordova reported that the Library Board hosted the' "week oft they young child" on February 6th. Leanna Chavez is waiting for a part to come in so that thet furnace can be fixed.  Ther next Library Board meeting will be March 5th. Councilmember Roberts reported thei following:  Roberts reported that the Chamber of Commerce Board will have a meeting soon. Roberts attended, both, the business and non-profit round-table meetings.  Mayor Gurulé reported thet following:  Gurulé attended the Council and City staff retreat. Attended the business andi non-profit round-table meetings.  UPCOMING COUNCIL MEETINGS  Tuesday, February 27, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. for Work session and 7:00 p.m. for Regular Council meeting Tuesday, March 12, 2024 at 6:00p.m. for Work session and 7:00, p.m. for Regular Council meeting  ADJOURN  There being not further business, Mayor Gurulé adjourned the regular meeting at 9:12p.m.  KA Amibist  Mayor  6City Clerk Rebecca Korinek  26  'EAL