KIT CARSON COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS  MINUTES MAY24,2023  The Kit Carson County 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 - Collin Koop Grounds & Buildings  8:00 AM - Work Session  Updates on the fairgrounds were given. The speakers are all in and the work will begin completed during the week ofJune 5th. Wagner CATnow) has rentals again; working on getting some light plants and at tractor to pull the stage if possible. There will bej poultry at the fair this year, planning on building bases for larger cages. The bathrooms are sheeted. It will be a busy weekend with Little Britches Rodeo in the arena, the pig show in the Farm Credit of Southern US Engineer Corp was here doing a walk through for the HVAC project. They are from Colorado and only bid jobs that are signed up in the Interlocal Purchasing System. A quote was  Colorado Show Pavilion, and the Kit Carson County Carousel opens. presented for new office chairs for the Assessor's office. Commissioner Meeting to convene with Pledge of Allegiance  The Pledge of Allegiance was recited at 9:27 AM by Dave Hornung, Cory Wall, Stan Hitchcock, Collin Koop, Abbey Mullis, Theresa Korbelik, and Susan Corliss.  9:30 AM - Abbey Mullis - Orange Sheet - New Hire  Alexandral Navarro'sorange: sheet was present fort the open position in the. Assessor'soffice. With the increase of assessed values, there have been numerous calls and property visits to possibly appeal the increase in value. The news software allows an easy comparison ofproperties  for the land/property owners.  5.A Orange Sheet - Alexandra Navarro - New Hire : Assessor  Dave Hornung moved to approve the Assessor Office New Hire Orange Sheet for Alexandra Navarro at $16.11 per hour for Grade 33 and Step 50 with annual wage of $33,500.00 as a Non-Exempt Full Time Employee with Full Benefits effective June 1, 2023, seconded by Stan Hitchcock. The motion passed by unanimous vote by Cory Wall. Weskan Grain is interested in supporting community events to introduce producers of wheat and milo selling options with their company. They are planning on supporting the Livestock Auction at the fair and would like to host a "Thank a Farmer Day". It was suggested  10:00 AM - Dave Handsaker - Weskan Grain - Sponsorship  that they work directly with some oft the food vendors for this promotion. 10:30 AM -] Heather Morris - Sick Leave. Donation Request  Rescheduled to 1:00 PM.  20230524  Board of County Commissioners Minutes  1Page    11:00 AM- Carousel 1 Wind Farm Turbine Replacement  Kelly Alvarez and Chris Haas stopped in to show the road plan to replace one oft the wind turbines in the Carousel I Wind Farm Northeast of Burlington. They will schedule a time with Road & Bridge District 1 Road Boss and Commissioner Stan Hitchcock to drive the route on  County Road 54 and County Road BB. 11:00. AM- - JeffCure- - County Attorney  The Advance Colorado agreement was reviewed and Jeff Cure agreed to be listed as the County Attorney. The attorney with the truck towing and storage case is continuing the case feeling that Kit Carson County and/or the District Attorney should be responsible for the bills. Aredline copy of the cooperative agreement with the City of Burlington was reviewed by the Board of County Commissioners. The main portion of updating was dates change to stay with the county's current timeline to approve land use requests. The updated version will go to the City of Burlington and their attorney for signing and with the addition of Exhibit A. Other items discussed were the I-70 pavement project from Bethune to the Stateline being put offu until 2024 with some concern of the condition ofl Highway 24, Northwest Kansas Technical College has started their plumbing program again, tiny house requirements in Burlington, Facebook administration issue, and a meeting with the lawyer on concerns with, the longhorns.  He will continue monitoring this case.  12:00 PM-Lunch  The Board of County Commissioners recessed at 12:00 PM returning at 1:00 PM. Those present for the afternoon session were Cory Wall, Dave Hornung, Stan Hitchcock, Heather  Morris, Theresa Korbelik, and Susan Corliss.  1:00 PM-1 Heather Morris - Sick Leave Donation Request  The request for Sick Leave donations for Shelby Carter was discussed. Coverage for the Memorial Weekend was reviewed with crews needed for the Little Britches Rodeo.  5.B Sick Leave Donation Request - Shelby Carter  Dave Hornung moved to deny the request for donations of sick leave. for Shelby Carter, seconded by Stan Hitchcock. The motion passed by unanimous vote by Cory  Wall.  BUSINESS MEETING: 2:45 PM  1. Review and Approve Consent Agenda Items  1.A. Approve minutes for the May 17-BOCC, Board of] Human Services and Board of  Public Health, and Accounts Payable Correspondence: Letter from 215t Century  Dave Hornung moved to approve the May 17th minutes for Board of County Commissioners, Board of Human Services, and Board of Public Health to pay the Accounts Payable in the amount of$ $67,496.52 and Payroll in the amount of$393,038.71, seconded by Stan Hitchcock. The motion passed by unanimous vote by Cory Wall.  20230524  Board of County Commissioners Minutes  2IPage    2. New Items  2.A County Credit Card Policy. Agreement-Jennifer Gribble - Human Services  Stan Hitchcock moved to authorize the signing of a Kit Carson County credit card agreement with Jennifer Gribble: for the Department ofHuman Services, seconded by Dave 2.B The Interlocal Purchasing System - Cooperative Buying Agreement- Grounds &  Hornung. The motion passed by unanimous vote by Cory Wall.  Buildings  The purpose of this agreement is to reach al larger group of vendors for projects such Dave Hornung moved to authorize signing the Interlocal Purchasing System - Cooperative Buying Agreement, seconded by Stan Hitchcock. The motion passed by  as the improvement plan for the courthouse HVAC units.  unanimous vote by Cory Wall.  3. Monthly Reports  3.A Monthly Financial Report - Administration  Stan Hitchcock moved to confirm the April Monthly Financials as presented by Admin, seconded by Dave Hornung. The motion passed by unanimous vote by Cory Wall. 4.A PO#23-00407- Positive Promotions- Fair & Back the Blue Giveaways-S $1,360.42-S Sheriff Dave Hornung moved to approve Purchase Order #23-00407 for the Sheriff Department to Positive Promotions Sales Quote # Q383214 for Fair & Back the Blue Giveaways totaling $1,360.42, seconded by Stan Hitchcock. The motion passed by 4.B PO#23-00408- - Silver Spur Trailers 2023 Diamond C Trailer-s $40,175.00-1 R&BD2  4. Purchase Orders  unanimous vote by Cory Wall.  Stan Hitchcock moved to approve Purchase Order #23-00408 for the Road & Bridge District 2 to Silver Spur Trailers for 2023 Diamond C Trailer totaling $40,175.00, seconded by Dave Hornung. The motion passed by unanimous vote by Cory Wall. 4.C PO#23-00409 - American Express - HP Laserjet Pro Copier- - $719.06 - Coroner Dave Hornung moved to approve Purchase Order #23-00409 for the Coroner Office to American Express for HP Laserjet Pro MFP M479FDW Copier totaling $719.06, seconded by Stan Hitchcock. The motion passed by unanimous vote by Cory Wall. Stan Hitchcock moved to approve Purchase Order #23-00410 for the IT Department to SHI for DuoAccess totaling $1,750.00, seconded by Dave Hornung. The motion passed by  PO# #23-00410-SHI- -I DuoAccess $1,750.00-IT  unanimous vote by Cory Wall.  5. Personnel Items  5.A Orange Sheet - Alexandra Navarro New Hire- - Assessor 5.B Sick Leave Donation Request - Shelby Carter  Motion during the 9:30 AM session with Assessor Abbey Mullis. Motion during the 1:00 p.m. meeting with Heather Morris.  20230524  Board of County Commissioners Minutes  3]Page    5.C Orange Sheet- - Chassidy Hoyda - New Hire Seasonal- -] Landfill  Dave Hornung moved to approve the Landfill New Hire Orange Sheet for Chassidy Hoyda at $15.00 per hour as a Seasonal Employee with No Benefits effective May 25, 2023, seconded by Stan Hitchcock. The motion passed by unanimous vote by Cory Wall.  Additions:  Advance Colorado Lawsuit - SB23-303  Stan Hitchcock moved to authorize signing the agreement with Advance Colorado for legal representation regarding the passage of SB 23-303 to file a complaint and litigate arguing the proposed ballot title is deficient and the bill contains multiple subjects in violation of the Colorado Constitution, seconded by Dave Hornung. The motion passed by unanimous vote by  Cory Wall. VSO April Report  Davel Hornung moved to confirm signing ofthe VSO. April Report. There were 4 telephone calls, 11 training appointments, 1 outreach, and a total served of3 with a total of35 hours or fewer per week April 1-14 and 36 hours or more per week April 15-30 serving as a full time County Veterans Service Officer on the report, seconded by Stan Hitchcock. The motion passed  by unanimous vote by Cory Wall.  Adjournment  The Board of County Commissioners meeting adjourned at 3:20 PM. There will not be a  meeting on May 31st because ofthe CCI Conference.  Submitted By: Susan Corliss, Kit Carson County Clerk & Recorder  lily  June 7.2023 Date  Cory Wall, Chairman B  busaic Corkios Susan Corliss, County Clerk and Recorder  20230524  Board of County Commissioners - Minutes  4Page