ROCKY  COLORADO  CITY OF ROCKY FORD - CITY COUNCIL MEETING  January 9, 2024 WORK SESSION: 6:00 p.m.  City Manager Shannon Wallace, City Attorney Nathan Shultz, Police Captain Carol Coates, Codel Enforcement Officer Natasha Ortiz, Mayor Duane Gurulé, Councilmembers Nicole Roberts, Nicholas Martinez, Larry Herrera and Sherry Cordova gathered to discuss a proposed resolution for non-compliance of the vacant building code. Shultz gave Council an update on the  condemnation process for houses/buildings.  Others present: Laura Thompson, Gary Reed, Robert Barron, Patrice McGowen and Cuco Ruiz  REGULAR MEETING: 7:00 p.m. Those present at roll call were: Mayor: Duane Gurulé  Rocky Ford City Council met in Council Chambers on Tuesday, January 9, 2024. Mayor Gurulé called the meeting to order.  Councimembers: Larry Herrera, Nicholas Martinez, Sherry Cordova and Nicole Roberts  Staff: City Manager Shannon Wallace, City Attorney Nathan Shultz, City Clerk Rebeccal Korinek, Public Works Director  Rick Long and Public Works employee Cuco Ruiz  Others present: Laura Thompson, Gary Reed, Patrice McGowen and Robert Barron  Mayor Gurulé led the Pledge of Allegiance.  Councilmember Roberts read aloud the City of Rocky Ford's Mission Statement  PUBLIC COMMENT  Robert Barron, 1104 Virginia, reiterated previous concerns regarding the public restroom and the closure of the sidewalk ini front of  the Police and Public Works building.  ANY 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 Roberts moved to approve the agenda and consent agenda as presented. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Cordova. Voting results were:  YES NO ABSENT Motion carried 5-0 Consent Item(s) approved:  Herrera, Cordova, Roberts, Martinez, Gurulé  None None  1. Approval ofp previous meeting minutes for December 12, 2023  PRESENIATOWSAARDS,PROCLAMATONS  Pinning ceremony was held for new Rocky Ford Police Officer Ralph Cabalar. Cabalar was pinned by Chief of Police Sean  McDonagh. Congratulations and applause were given by Council and audience.  STAFF REPORTS  City Manager Shannon Wallace had previously submitted her report by email.  OLD BUSINESS  Catlin Canal and Rocky Ford Ditch - Sealed Bids for' Year 2024  Bids were reviewed by Council. Based on the desired amount of shares and the amount of thel bids, the Catlin shares were divided ast follows: Tami Mayhoffer, Mayhoffer Farms was awarded 80 shares at $100.00 per share, Glenn Hirakata, Hirakata Farms was awarded 25 shares at $82.00 per share, Willard Behm was awarded 26 shares at $81.37 per share and Phillip Chavez, Phillp Chavez, Diamond Al Farms was awarded all 5.661 shares of the Rocky Ford Ditch at 10% over the assessed rate, per Councimember Roberts moved to approve the division of the Catlin Canal and Rocky Ford Ditch shares. The motion was  Diamond Al Farms was awarded 48.3: shares at $78.00 pers share.  share.  seconded by Councilmember Martinez. Voting results were:  YES NO ABSENT Motion carried 5-0  Cordova, Roberts, Martinez, Herrera, Gurulé  None None    NEW BUSINESS  Resolution #1 - Series 2024-A A Resolution Setting Regular Meeting Dates fort the City of Rocky Ford City  Council and Setting the Official Location of Posting Meeting Notices fort the Year 2024.  Itwas moved by Councilmember Roberts and seconded by Councilmember Martinez to approve and adopt Resolution #1 - Series  2024. Voting results were: YES NO ABSENT Motion carried 5-0  Roberts, Martinez, Herrera, Cordova, Gurulé  None None  Appointment of Vacancy for the Rocky Ford Planning Commission  Councimember Martinez moved to appoint Patrice McGowen to thel Rocky Ford Planning Commission. The motion was  seconded by Councimember Roberts. Voting results were:  YES NO ABSENT Motion carried 5-0  Martinez, Herrera, Cordova, Roberts, Gurulé  None None  City of Rocky Ford Holiday Observance Calendar Holiday schedule for Year 2024. Voting results were:  Itv was moved by Councimember Martinez and seconded by Councimember Cordova to approve and adopt the City of Rocky Ford  YES NO ABSENT Motion carried 5-0 Trash Truck Repair  Herrera, Cordova, Roberts, Martinez, Gurulé  None None  Public Works Director Rick Long gave Council information and submitted al bid from ACMI Diesel, LLC. Councimember Martinez moved to approve the repairs to the trash trucki in the amount of $7,933.27. Ther motion was seconded by Councimember  Herrera. Voting results were: YES NO ABSENT Motion carried 5-0  Herrera, Cordova, Roberts, Martinez, Gurulé  None None    Sewer Lagoon Pump Repair  Public' Works Director Rick Long gave Councili information and submitted al bid from Five Star Automation, Inc. in the amount of $6,832.80. Itv was moved by Councilmember Martinez and seconded by Councilmember Cordova to approve the repairs to the  sewer lagoon pumpi in the amount of $6,832.80. Voting results were:  YES NO ABSENT Motion carried 5-0  Roberts, Martinez, Herrera, Cordova, Gurulé  None None  EXECUTIVE SESSION  None  PUBLIC COMMENT  Robert Barron asked City Attorney Shultz for written documentation regarding public use of the restroom and closure of a public  sidewalk int front oft the Police and Public Works building. MAYORAND CITY COUNCIL REPORTS Councilmember Herrera reported the following: Herrera had nothing to report for tonight's meeting. Councilmember Martinez reported the following: Will attend the Tree Board meeting in January. Counci/member Cordova reported the following: Cordova will attend the next Library board meeting Councilmember Roberts reported thet following:  Roberts reported thati there was not a Chamber of Commerce Board meeting inl December. Roberts will be submitting the Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) between the Chamber of Commerce and the City of Rocky Ford very soon.  Mayor Gurulé reported the following: Gurulé attended the Fireside Chat.  Gurulé attended the Art's Commission meetingi in December. The year endI budget and plans for Year 2024 was  discussed.  Gurulé thanked all oft the Community for the variety of Christmas events.    UPCOMING COUNCIL MEETINGS  Tuesday, January 23, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. work session and' 7:00 p.m. for regular Council meeting. Tuesday, February 13, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. work session and 7:00, p.m. for regular Council meeting  ADJOURN  Mayor Gurulé adjourned the regular meeting at 8:09 p.m.  : ROCE lku  DuaneGuré  lanikan  Mayor  City Clerk Rebeccal Korinek  R  SEAL E