BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS  MINUTES NOVEMBER 1, 2023  The Board of County Commissioners meeting began in work session at 8:00 AM. Those present were Dave Hornung, Stan Hitchcock, Cory Wall, Susan Corliss, and Theresa Korbelik.  In-Person Schedule- - Commissioners Board Room 9:00 AM-] Heather Morris Ambulance  8:00 AM- Work Session  A virtual meeting with Russ and Chris from Captivate Billing LLC included questions and answers from the Board of County Commissioners about ambulance billing. The contract and Quad Billing's contract were sent to the county attorney for review. The update Ambulance Reserves list was shared noting that several of the Reserves have been hired as full-time employees. There are currently 15 in the EMT class. There is hope that some oft these will help  with replenishing the reserves.  9:30 AM- Collin Koop Grounds & Building Update  There is a request to have a sign posted at the courthouse with all oft the office hours; Collin will make one for the front oft the building and possibly ai metal one by the street. Replacing the cameras in the courthouse and jail was discussed with the presentation ofa bid from KUBL Group. The board requested two additional bids for the project before further discussion. Ramtech Building Systems has completed a drawing for a possible rodeo office/concession stand for the fairgrounds; they are working on one for an addition to the courthouse as well. Two proposals for the 2024 fair carnival were shared. Collin has been working on the costs involved with purchasing used rides and the extra items like utilities and how to manage the carnival. The other proposal would be similar to last year's plus adding a laser tag arena. The  investment in owning would be substantial.  10:00 AM - Darlene Carpio - Congressman Buck's Office Update  Questions about the recent votes of Representative Ken Buck were the start of the conversation and the board express their approval ofhis vote for the new Speaker oft the House of Representatives, Mike Johnson. The plan is to move ahead on the Farm Bill for possible passage before the end of the year; this will be the first bill to be a trillion dollars bill. She will be visiting the schools promoting an art contest the Rep. Buck will be judging in the spring.  10:30 AM-I Brian Bogle - KCCHSD Update  The Kit Carson County Health Service District CEO Report for October 4, 2023 was presented. Topics covered were Security, Capital Expenditures, RHC Renovations, Rural Provider Access and Affordability Stimulus Grant Program, Strategic Plan, Service Line Development, and Financials. A grant application has been submitted and approved for replacing patient room beds and furniture and developing a cardiac rehab program. 11:00 AM-Jeff Cure - County Attorney via phone ifneeded  No business this week.  20231101  Board of County Commissioners Minutes  Page 10 of3    11:00 AM-K Kelly Alvarez- APEX  Kelly Alvarez joined the meeting with Alex Mathews and Tim Clipfell from APEX (Singing Grass Wind Project) joined via phone to discuss the boring project that will be done by GEOTECH on the county roads and right of ways. The plan for the project is during November; the schedule will be sent when completed. They will contact 811 before starting. There is an old county gravel pit at County Roads M and 30 that the transmission line will be crossing; APEX asked about possible overhead permits. The board noted that no overhead permits were: required. The company is continuing the work on the project to be prepared fora possible selection in March 2025 since they are. listed as aj project backup bid. Land Use upcoming item - solar and storage meeting on December 1st in Burlington. Discussion of the Duke blade upgrade noted that ai new road use agreement would be needed  but there has been no contact about starting the project.  12:00 PM-Lunch  The Board of County Commissioners recessed at 12:15 PM returning at 1:00 PM. Those present for the afternoon session were Cory Wall, Dave Hornung, Stan Hitchcock, Theresa  Korbelik, and Susan Corliss.  Commissioner Meeting to convene with Pledge of Allegiance  The Pledge of Allegiance was recited at 1:00 PM. Those present were Cory Wall, Stan Hitchcock, Dave Hornung, Jennifer Gribble, Theresa Korbelik, and Susan Corliss. 1:00 PM-] Department of Public Health - Purchase Orders Only  See the Board of Public Health Agenda and minutes.  1:15PM-Jennifer Gribble - Department ofHuman Services  See the Board of Human Services Agenda and minutes.  BUSINESS MEETING: 1:13 PM  1. Review and Approve Consent Agenda Items  1.A Approve minutes for the October 25th - BOCC & Board of] Public Health, and  Accounts Payable  Correspondence: Sympathy Card for Terry Payne's family  Dave Hornung moved to approve the October 25th minutes for Board of County Commissioners, Department Heads, & Board of Public Health and to pay the Accounts Payable in the amount of $293,179.40, seconded by Stan Hitchcock. The motion passed  by unanimous vote by Cory Wall.  2. New Items  2.A Plains Heating & Air Conditioning Bid for Hitchcock Crow's Nest-$9,298-G8B  20231101  Board of County Commissioners - Minutes  Page 2 of3    Stan Hitchcock moved to defer the decision to a later meeting, seconded by Dave  Hornung. The motion passed by unanimous vote by Cory Wall.  2.B County Board Appointment Letters  Letters were signed for sending to current board members that have expiring terms.  2.C2024 Rodeo & Concert' Ticket Package Prices - Administration  Package AII3 $20 $24 $30  Thursday Child (6-14) Senior (65+) &V Veterans Adult  Friday  Saturday + Concert  $5 $8 $10  Child (6-14) $5 Child (6-14) Senior (65+) $8 Senior (65+)  $10 $15 $20  & Veterans Adult  &V Veterans Adult  $10  $25 Bull Pen Child $10 Bull Pen Child $10 Bull Pen Child $15  Bull Pen Senior (65+) & Veterans  Bull Pen &V Veterans  Bull Pen &Veterans  $46  $18  Senior (65+) $18 Senior (65+) $20  $55 Bull Pen Adult $20 Bull Pen Adult $20 Bull Pen Adult $25 Dave Hornung moved to amend the 2024 Kit Carson County Fair and Pro Rodeo ticket prices to add package prices as noted in the table above, seconded by Stan Hitchcock.  The motion passed by unanimous vote by Cory Wall.  3. Old Items  3.A RRWCD Board of] Directors Appointment - Steve Kramer  Stan Hitchcock moved to appoint Steve Kramer to the Kit Carson County 3-year term to serve on the Republican River Water Conservation Board that will expire on November 19, 2026, seconded by Dave Hornung. The motion passed by unanimous vote by Cory  Wall.  Adjournment  The Board of County Commissioners meeting adjourned at 1:49 p.m. Submitted By: Susan Corliss, Kit Carson County Clerk & Recorder  ARSON Co o SEAL  LORADO  November 8. 2023   Cory Wall, Chairman  Date  dusan Corliss Susan Corliss, County Clerk and Recorder  20231101  Board of County Commissioners- Minutes  Page 3 of3