KIT CARSON COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS  MINUTES JANUARY 4, 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, and Susan Corliss. Lynsay  Cormack was absent.  In-Person Schedule - Commissioners Board Room 9:00 AM-I Liquor License Authority Board  8:00 AM- Work Session  See the Liquor License Authority Board Agenda  Commissioner Meeting to convene with Pledge of Allegiance Hitchcock, Ashley Hernandez, and Susan Corliss.  The Pledge of Allegiance was recited at 10:15 AM by Dave Hornung, Cory Wall, Stan  10:00 AM- Ashley Hemande-OEM-EMPG 4th Qtr and 2023  Updates were given on the last storm that closed the I-70. Iti is easier now having a full  year completed.  EMPG-LEMS 2022-4th Qtr. Report and 2023 Plan  Cory Wall moved to approve the EMPG- LEMS Part 1 Grant Activities Work Plan for the 4ht Quarter of2022, seconded by Dave Hornung. The motion passed by unanimous vote  by Stan Hitchcock.  Dave Hornung moved to authorize signing the 2023 EMPG-LEMS Annual Program Paper Part II Jurisdiction Information and Signatures, seconded by Cory Wall. The motion  passed by unanimous vote by Stan Hitchcock. 11:00. AM-J Jeff Cure- - County Attorney  An update was given on the over/comp time laws a final report will be given in the next week or two. The board shared the recent email from the 2021 auditor and his progress; they will be calling him during the afternoon session. The process of a Release Deed of Trust changed through legislation and went into effect on August 1, 2021. Schedule updates were made for next week's meeting on Tuesday; Jeff will attend at 8:30 AM during the  reorganization oft the county and at the regular time at 11:00. AM.  12:00 PM-Lunch  The Board ofCounty Commissioners recessed at 12:10 PM returning at 12:50 PM. Those present for the afternoon session were Cory Wall, Dave Hornung, Stan Hitchcock, Collin  Koop, and Susan Corliss.  20230104  Board of County Commissioners Minutes  1Page    1:00 PM- Collin Koop Grounds & Buildings Updates  Discussion was held on the power during the last week's storm and talking with the City of Burlington. Collin visited with maintenance at Burlington Elementary School following their water damage during the holidays and to see how their HVAC has beèn working; they are still having issues especially when the louvers froze shut. The board decided not toj pursue The Adventure Zone draft contract was presented for 10-15 inflatables and 3-5 game booths; they will run the booths and ticket sales with the county receiving 10% of the sales. The official contract and one for Cheyenne County will be ready for next week. Collin is checking out the electrical for the location. The water valves in that. area where the water trucks fill up need to be replaced. He would like to add a water hydrant in the carnival area when the valves are replaced. The grandstands speakers need to be updated and would like to do that this summer.  this option and expense.  2021 AUDITOR-Jimmy Rae Phone Meeting  The Board ofCounty Commissioners and Randy Gorton asked about information the was requested for the Landfill. It was agreed that the information had been collected and there were differences in the figures from the 2020 Audit. The Board of County Commissioners expressed concern that the audit needs to be complete as soon as possible. Mr. Rae stated that  the 2021 audit would be completed by January 15,2023. 2022 AUDITOR - Blair and Associates  The Board of County Commissioners contacted Brian Blair about conducting the 2022 Audit for Kit Carson County. Mr. Blair stated they were interested, and a letter of engagement  would be sent.  2:00 PM - Board of Public Health - Purchase Order Only  See the Board ofl Public Health Agenda  BUSINESS MEETING: 3:20 PM  1. Review and Approve Consent Agenda Items  1.A Approve minutes for the December 28th - BOCC, Board of Public Health, and  Board ofH Human Services meetings and Accounts Payable  Cory Wall moved to approve the December 28th minutes for Boards of County Commissioners, Board of Public Health & Board ofHuman Services meetings, and to pay the Accounts Payable in the amount of $224,222.44, seconded by Dave Hornung.  The motion passed by unanimous vote by Stan Hitchcock.  2. New Items  2.A Annual BOCC Appointments  6Y Year Appointment- Rocky Stone- Vona Cemetery District Board  Dave Hornung moved to appoint Rocky Stone to serve on the Vona Cemetery board, seconded by Cory Wall. The motion passed by unanimous vote by Stan  Hitchcock.  20230104  Board of County Commissioners- Minutes  2IPage    2.B 2023 Vehicle Bids Approval 2023- Vehicle Bids- Approved Vehicle Type. Vince's GM Center 2023 4x4 Graders 2023  Requesting BidF Price Department $43,210.00 R&BD3 TRADEIN AWDCAT 2015 140M2  Make Model Chevrolet Silverado TOTALCOST CAT CAT CAT  MSRP $ 46,920.00 PRICE ALLOWANCE $360,000.00 $181,500.00 $360,000.00 $164,000.00 2015 $88,041.14 $ 39,500.00  Tradel In T.I.  WAGNER 2023 150JOY-BRA AWDB+2, JSTK. 150/0Y-BRAWDB+2 JSTK 2023 150JOY-BR. AWD, B+2, JSTK  $270,500.00 D1 2015 772GP JD. $371,000.00 $100,500.00  $178,500.00, D2 2015 140M3 $196,000.00, D3 AWDCAT  2023. 289D3 Compact/ /Multil Terrain La CAT $ 48,541.14 Landfill passed by unanimous vote by Stan Hitchcock.  Cory Wall moved to authorize to purchase the listed vehicles, graders, and loader for the noted departments and appropriate funds, seconded by Dave Hornung. The motion  2.C Clerk & Recorder/Flections - Request to Payout Overtime  Dave Hornung moved to approve thei request toj payout overtime/comp time and extra holiday hours during the year for the Clerk and Recorder Office, seconded by Cory Wall.  The motion passed by unanimous vote by Stan Hitchcock.  2.D Value-West Contract - Assessor  Cory Wall: moved to authorize signing the Professional Services Agreement between the KCC Assessor and ValueWest in the amount of $2,650.00 per month not to exceed $31,800.00 for the reappraisal ofo commercial property in Kit Carson County from January 1, 2023, to December 31, 2023, seconded by Dave Hornung. The motion passed by  unanimous vote by Stan Hitchcock. 2.E Nebraska Safety and Fire Equipment  Davel Hornung moved to authorize signing the 2023 service agreement with Nebraska Safety & Fire Equipment for two inspections per year at a total cost of$760.00, seconded by Cory Wall. The motion passed by unanimous vote by Stan Hitchcock. 3.A PO-23-00344- SHI- LAPTOP- EXTENSION OFFICE- $1326.00  3. Purchase Orders  Cory Wall moved to approve Purchase Order #23-00344 for the Extension Office to SHI for Lenovo Think Pad Laptop totaling $1,326.00, seconded by Davé Hornung. The  motion passed by unanimous vote by Stan Hitchcock.  FYI:  Kinnon Entertainment - Band Update Rodeo, SO another artist was requested.  The first choices were not available for the 2023 Kit Carson County Fair and Pro  Additions: Reorg Review  The Board of County Commissioners review the items for the County Reorganization. A copy will be sent to the Department Heads for review before next  week's meeting.  20230104  Board of County Commissioners Minutes  3/Page    Blair and Associates  Dave Hornung moved to authorize signing the letter of engagement with Blair and Associates to conduct the 2022 Kit Carson County Audit and Single Audit by July 31, 2023, for not more than $27,000.00, seconded by Cory Wall. The motion passed by  unanimous vote by Stan Hitchcock.  Adjournment  The Board of County Commissioners meeting adjourned at 3:501 PM. Submitted By: Susan Corliss, Kit Carson County Clerk & Recorder  ON Co SEAL  GR Cory Wall, Chairman  January 10,2023  Date  BusanColie Susan Corliss, County Clerk and Recorder  20230104  Board of County Commissioners Minutes  4Page