TOWN OF SILT  REGULAR BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING FEBRUARY 26, 2024-7:00 P.M.  The Silt Board of Trustees held their regular meeting on Monday, February 26, 2024. Mayor Richel  called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m.  Roll call  Present  Mayor Keith Richel Mayor Pro-tem Hanrahan Trustee Justin Brintnall Trustee Chris Classen Trustee Samuel Flores Trustee Jerry Seifert Trustee Andreia Poston  Absent  Present were Town Administrator Jeff Layman, Town Clerk Sheila McIntyre, Town Treasurer Amie Tucker, Public Works Director Trey Fonner, Community Development Manager Nicole Centeno, Chief of Police Mike Kite, Lieutenant Matt Gronbeck, Attorneys Michael Sawyer and Lawrence Bond and  members of the public.  Pledge of Allegiance and Moment of Silence Public Comments - There were no public comments.  Consent Agenda -  1. Minutes of the February 12, 2024 Board of Trustees meeting  Trustee Seifert made a motion to approve the consent agenda as presented. Trustee Classen  seconded the motion, and the motion carried unanimously. Conflicts of Interest - There were no conflicts of interest.  Agenda Changes - Trustee Brintnall asked to have a quick conversation about drafting a letter that addresses the concerns of moving the mail sorting center from Grand Junction to Denver. There was aconsensus to direct staff to prepare and submit a letterin support of the sorting center  remaining in Grand Junction.  Resolution No. 11, Series 2024, A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES APPOINTING JAMES MANN AS THE INTERIM TOWN ADMINISTRATOR OF THE TOWN OF SILT, COLORADO Attorney Bond went over the terms oft the contract and the resolution that approves the hiring of Jim  and approval of Contract Agreement Mann as the Interim Town Administrator.  B.O.T.2/26/2024  1    Trustee Seifert made a motion to approve Resolution No. 11, Series 2024, A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES APPOINTING JAMES MANN AS THE INTERIM TOWN ADMINISTRATOR OF THE TOWN OF SILT, COLORADO and approval of the Contract Agreement. Mayor Pro-tem Hanrahan seconded the motion, and the motion carried  unanimously.  Align Multimedia Review and Proposal for 2024 - Katie Mackley  Katie & Ryan Mackley were present to provide an overview of their comprehensive marketing campaign for 2024. They proceeded to go through their presentation of the services that they have been providing to the town and their marketing tactics. Itwas discussed that their annual fee has  already been included in this year's budget. Astera Project Update - Jennifer Stapp  Attorney Bond provided his staff report and went over the Option. Agreement that allows the town to repurchase the property should the buyer fail to meet certain conditions of the agreement. He relayed that the buyer has not met two oft the conditions: (a) to pull a valid building permit and (b) to pay in full for the required water and sewer taps for the permitted structure. Mr. Bond stated that the town could exercise their right to repurchase the property during the option period which expires on February 18, Jennifer Stapp, representative oft the buyer was present tonight to provide an update of the project that would be providing alternative fuels along with a coffee shop, café, work pods, fresh market and  2026 but he is not recommending to take any action at this time.  store. Ms. Stapp stated that they hope to be open by the 1st quarter of 2025. The Board provided positive feedback for Astera to continue moving forward.  Approval of Master Services Agreement between the Town of Silt and Flock Group, Inc. Attorney Bond went over the Service Agreement contract with Flock and outlined areas talked about inp previous meetings regarding a cost ceiling and if a camera goes down the time that it would take to have it repaired and/or replaced. Lieutenant Gronbeck went over the language that touched on the areas of concern for the Board. He stated that the town would have the ability to cancel the contract if Flock decides to increase the price after two years. Also, if a camera goes down it would be repaired or replaced within seven days and that the cost to the town would be prorated for any time that the There was additional discussion about creating a policy that guards our residents' rights and ensures the safety of our police department and to also provide the Board with a system report on a quarterly Trustee Seifert made a motion to approve the Master Services Agreement between the Town of Silt and Flock Group, Inc. Trustee Classen seconded the motion, and the motion carried  cameras are not functional.  basis to start.  unanimously. B.0.T.2/26/2024  2    Second reading of Ordinance No. 1, Series 2024, AN ORDINANCE ANNEXING TO THE TOWN OF SILT, COLORADO CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 129 WEST HOME AVENUE, SILT, Community Development Manager Centeno provided a brief overview and stated that nothing has The public hearing was opened at 8:18 p.m. There were no public comments and the hearing was Trustee Classen made a motion to approve second reading of Ordinance No. 1, Series 2024, AN ORDINANCE ANNEXING TO THE TOWN OF SILT, COLORADO CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 129 WEST HOME AVENUE, SILT, COLORADO, KNOWN AS THE MARIONI ANNEXATION. Trustee Brintnall seconded the motion, and the motion carried unanimously. Second reading of Ordinance No. 2, Series 2024, AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF SILT, COLORADO, ZONING AS R-2 = GENERAL RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT, A 0.18-ACRE PARCEL LOCATED. AT 129 WEST HOME AVENUE, SILT, COLORADO, KNOWN AS THE MARIONI Manager Centeno once again reported that no changes have been made since first reading. The public hearing was opened at 8:20 p.m. There were no public comments and the hearing was Trustee Brintnall made a motion to approve second reading of Ordinance No. 2, Series 2024, AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF SILT, COLORADO, ZONING AS R-2 - GENERAL RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT, A 0.18-ACRE PARCEL LOCATED AT 129 WEST HOME AVENUE, SILT,COLORADO, KNOWN AS THE MARIONI ANNEXATION WITHIN THE TOWN OF SILT, COLORADO. Trustee Classen seconded the motion, and the motion carried unanimously.  COLORADO, KNOWN AS THE MARIONI ANNEXATION  changed since first reading. closed at 8:19 p.m.  ANNEXATION WITHIN THE TOWN OF SILT, COLORADO  closed at 8:21 p.m.  January 2024 Financial Report  Treasurer Tucker went over the January 2024 financials.  Administrator and Staff Reports  Administrator Layman reminded everyone of the upcoming State oft the Community luncheon to be held on March 11. He also went over the Strategic Planning grant that Debra Figeroa assisted with. He also stated that Public Works Director Fonner has submitted his letter of resignation and that his Director Fonner mentioned the upcoming yearly CDOT meeting with everyone in Garfield County that  last day would be March 22.  would be taking place on March 11 as well.  B.0.T.2/26/2024  3    Updates from Board/Board Comments  There were comments about the status oft the Grand Avenue and the remainder of Home Avenue overlays, the crosswalk signs with no stripes on Main at 5th &6 6th Streets, an update on the' Western Slope Veteran's Coalition project, the status oft the new overtime payout policy, what is going into the old Mr. Brunch location and where the town is on grants in relation to the Anderson property. Staff  was thanked for their hard work and the good job that they have been doing.  Executive Session  There was no need for an executive session tonight.  Adjournment  Trustee Brintnall made a motion to adjourn. Trustee Seifert seconded the motion, and the motion carried unanimously. Mayor Richel adjourned the meeting at 8:43 p.m.  Respectfully submitted,  Approved by the Board of Trustees RAB Keith B. Richel Mayor  Behl  Sheila M. Mcintyre SuahuDitg Town Clerk, CMC  CORA SEAL) OL ORN  B.O.T.2/26/2024  4