TOWN OF SILT REGULAR BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING MARCH 25, 2024 -7:00 P.M.  The Silt Board of Trustees held their regular meeting on Monday, March 25, 2024. Mayor Pro-  tem Hanrahan called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.  Roll call  Present  Mayor Pro-tem Hanrahan Trustee Justin Brintnall Trustee Chris Classen Trustee Samuel Flores Trustee Jerry Seifert Mayor Keith Richel Trustee Andreia Poston  Absent  Present were Interim Town Administrator Jim Mann, Town Clerk Sheila McIntyre, Town Treasurer Amie Tucker, Community Development Manager Nicole Centeno, Chief of Police Mike Kite, Planner Mark Chain, Town Attorney 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 oft the March 11, 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 - There were no agenda changes.  Resolution No. 12, Series 2024, Al RESOLUTION FINDING SUBSTANTIAL COMPLIANCE WITH AN ANNEXATION PETITION FOR. A PROPERTY OWNED BY MATTHEW. AND SUSAN JURMU WEST OF COUNTY ROAD 231 INTO THE MUNICIPAL BOUNDARIES OF THE Planner Chain went over his report regarding this annexation of 0723-acres that would be added to the property that is currently owned by the Laestadian Lutheran Church adding that this application conforms with State Statutes. Logan Jurmu, representative for the Church  TOWN OF SILT, GARFIELD COUNTY, STATE OF COLORADO  thanked the Board for their consideration of this annexation.  B.O.T.3/25/2024  1    The public hearing was opened at 7:10 p.m. There were no public comments and the hearing Trustee Classen made a motion to approve Resolution No. 12, Series 2024, A RESOLUTION FINDING SUBSTANTIAL COMPLIANCE WITH AN ANNEXATION PETITION FOR A PROPERTY OWNED BY MATTHEW AND SUSAN JURMU WEST OF COUNTY ROAD 231 INTO THE MUNICIPAL BOUNDARIES OF THE TOWN OF SILT, GARFIELD COUNTY, STATE OF COLORADO. Trustee Seifert seconded the motion and the motion First reading of Ordinance No. 5, Series 2024, AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF SILT, COLORADO, ACTING BY AND THROUGH ITS WATER. AND WASTEWATER ACTIITY ENTERPRISE DESIGNATING REPRESENTATIVES AUTHORIZED TO COORDINATE WITH THE COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT AND THE COLORADO WATER RESOURCES AND POWER DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY  was closed at 7:11 p.m.  carried unanimously.  REGARDING FINANCIAL MATTERS  Interim Administrator Mann stated that with the departure of Administrator Layman and Public Works Director Fonner, new signatories for the Water Treatment Plant project need to be formally identified as required by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment The public hearing was opened at 7:19 p.m. There were no public comments and the hearing Trustee Seifert made a motion to approve first reading of Ordinance No. 5, Series 2024, AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF SILT, COLORADO, ACTING BY AND THROUGHITS WATER. AND WASTEWATER ACTIVITY ENTERPRISE DESIGNATING REPRESENTATIVES AUTHORIZED TO COORDINATE WITH THE COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH. AND ENVIRONMENT AND THE COLORADO WATER RESOURCES AND POWER DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY REGARDING FINANCIAL MATTERS. Trustee Brintnall  and the Colorado Water Resources and Power Development Authority.  was closed at 7:20 p.m.  seconded the motion and the motion carried unanimously.  Proposed Town of Silt Work' Week Schedule  Interim Administrator Mann went over the proposed staff schedule stating that the Administration, including Community Development, would utilize a 4 9-hour work schedule Monday through Thursday with a 4-hour work day on Fridays. Public' Works and Utilities schedules would not change until April 29, when all Town Departments would begin a 4 10-hour Board members stated that they have not had any negative feedback from the public regarding the change in hours. The Board encouraged staff to continue to get the word out as much as possible. Mr. Mann stated that staff would report back in April on how the first phase is going  work week, Monday through Thursday.  before switching over to 4-10's.  B.O.T.3125/2024  2    February 2024 Financial Report  Treasurer Tucker went over the February 2024 financials. Sanctuary Community Policy Discussion  Interim Administrator Mann stated that with the influx of individuals who are ini the country illegally arriving in locations throughout the state, Mayor Pro-Tem Hanrahan suggested that the Board should have a policy discussion on whether the Town should declare a status as either a non-sanctuary community or a sanctuary community prior to being faced with a situation of an influx ofi individuals who are in the country illegally. The purpose of the discussion is to provide guidance as to a) whether the Town wants to take a position; b) what that position will be; and c) iftaking a position development of policies and action framework to support the policy direction. There was discussion about what could happen if the Town doesn't take a position and ends up with a large number of people arriving and needing assistance. The Board also voiced their concern about the huge financial strain this would be on the town and that we need to take care of our residents first as we don't have the resources as a community to house and take care of these people. It was also stated that with the increase in water rates that the citizens have been faced with, it wouldn't be fair to assist immigrants who may come to Silt requiring financial support. There was discussion to creating a resolution that would state the Town's position and toa also create a policy. Chief Kite also voiced his concern that the town does not have the financial resources or the housing needed to help these people out. Attorney Bond stated that Staff was given direction to move forward with a resolution that reflects the concerns of  he could draft a resolution for review at the next meeting. the Board and bring back at the next meeting. Administrator and Staff Comments  Interim Administrator Mann announced that the Silt Horseshoe pits are now sanctioned and are available to host leagues and tournaments. He stated that the police department would be stepping up enforcement of dogs not being allowed in parks and that they must be kept on leashes. He asked people to be conscious of this as people use the parks and kids are having games on the fields and we want to keep these areas clean of dog waste. Mr. Mann stated that itis his goal to limit work sessions toj just the second meeting of each month and to try and keep meetings at two hours when possible. He stated that he has started the process for getting the Public Works/Utilities Director position posted and that he would like to have an HR Sub- Committee meeting to discuss this. He also shared that the Town received a $900K grant towards the reconstruction of Community Park adding that part oft the process includes public  meetings to get feedback for design. Updates from Board/Board Comments  The Board thanked staff for their efforts to shorten meetings, for the great job on the horseshoe pits, asked for clarification of the code regarding dogs on leashes and trails, commented on the new crosswalk on 7th Street & Main and asked where we are int the process of accepting  applications for a new Town Administrator.  B.O.T.3125/2024  3    Adjournment  Trustee Seifert made a motion to adjourn. Trustee Brintnall seconded the motion, and the motion carried unanimously. Mayor Pro-tem Hanrahan adjourned the meeting at 8:18  p.m.  Respectfully submitted, GSo h.O Sheila M. Mcintyre Town Clerk, CMC  Approved by the Board of Trustees TI  Derek Hanrahan Mayor Pro-tem  Dg  OF SEAL; R  B.O.T.3125/2024  4