KIT CARSON COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS  MINUTES DECEMBER 21, 2022  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  8:00 AM- - Work Session  8:00 AM-] Heather Morris- - Annual Evaluation 9:00. AM-7 Terry Hubble - Annual Evaluation  Certification - classes were not offered ini the seminar that Terry attended. He is looking  for classes locally or a seminar in May to re-certify for the next three-years.  Commissioner Meeting to convene with Pledge ofAllegiance  The Pledge of Allegiance was recited at 9:23 AM by Dave Hornung, Cory Wall, Stan  Hitchcock, Kristi Janousek, and Susan Corliss. 9:30 AM-I DHS - Monthly Financials See the Board of Human Services Agenda 10:30 AM- Ashley Hernandez Annual Evaluation  A recap of the emergency closure due to the December 13th storm was given. Concerns for the upcoming sub-zero temperatures were expressed. The Board of County Commissioners had decided to close the county offices on Thursday to encourage people to stay home. Winter Plan will be to work with the Red Cross and local volunteers ifa shelter needs tol be opened. Public Health will step in to help ifit is needed for a long period oft time. The hotel information has been updated and will be monitored. Update on the Burlington School District active shooter plan was given and there will be a meeting today at noon with the school, Burlington PD, the Sheriff, and Office of Emergency Management Director.  11:00 AM - Jeff Cure - County Attorney  Reported that land owners have contacted him about another wind farm, Carousel 3, in ther northeastern part ofthe county. Discussion was held ont the Secure Transportation licensure program that needs tol bei inj place by January 1st. Ar resolution and forms will be reviewed and presented for approval next week. The letter for the Town of Stratton was approved as  presented. 12:00 PM-Lunch  The Board of County Commissioners recessed at 12:00 PM returning at 12:50 PM. Those present for the afternoon session were Cory Wall, Dave Hornung, Stan Hitchcock,  Collin Koop, Steve Daniel, and Susan Corliss.  20221221  Board of County Commissioners- Minutes  Page/1    1:00 PM-C Collin Koop- Grounds & Buildings Update  Steve Daniel explained the stabilizer that has been suggested to clean the power to HVAC units; this would be an expensive investment that would not help if the voltage was too low as it can be during the summer months. The shunts at each unit would possibly help but understanding that if the shunt shuts down the unit to protect voltage lows or spikes, it won't Discussion continued on the fair carnival possibilities with Cheyenne County. Both counties are interested in the Ferris Wheel LLC and Allison Fun, Inc. (3 or 4 rides) Phone conversations were held with both companies. Collin will provide the information to get contracts coming from Ferris Wheel LLC. Cheyenne County Commissioner Darren Dickey will negotiate with Allison Fun, Inc. on behalf of both counties, presenting a package type  restart them until the power is stable.  rate.  2:00 PM-7 Travis Belden-General Update  Sheriff Belden shared updates following his two weeks of training for newly elected sheriffs. The Jail is fully staffed; a couple in the jail would like to cross- train for dispatch. This will allow them to help when not scheduled for jail duty. The meeting for the Burlington  School emergency plan went well today. BUSINESS MEETING-3:00 PM  1. Review and Approve Consent Agenda Items  1.A. Approve minutes for thel December 15th - BOCC: and Dept. Heads meetings and Accounts Payable Dave Hornung moved to approve the December 15th minutes for Boards ofCounty Commissioners and toj pay the. Accounts Payable int the amount of510039820,seconded by Cory Wall. The motion passed by unanimous vote by Stan Hitchcock.  2. New Items  2.A Grant-) FY23J JBBS Amendment No. 2. Review, approval, and signature. Hard copy only.  The Board of County Commissioners and SheriffTravis Belden reviewed the FY. Jail Bases Behavioral Health Renewal Agreement. The agreement purpose is to identify and treat substance abuse and mental health disorders in the Kit Carson County Jail. The maxium funding will be $205,667.00. Funds will be used for substance use disorder, mental health, and medication assisted treatments, plus the Telehealth Systems. Cory Wall moved to authorize signing the Department 021 JBBS Contract Amendment #2 effective July 1,2022 to. June 30, 2023, seconded by Dave Hornung. The  motion passed by unanimous vote by Stan Hitchcock.  20221221  Board of County Commissioners- Minutes  Pagel 12    2.B YW Ambulance License Renewal  Dave Hornung moved to approve certification for South Y-W. Ambulance, Inc. with Certificates #201 & #202 for two ambulances identified by #510 and #520 to provide services in Kit Carson County per the MOU dated September 9, 2018, seconded by Cory  Wall. The motion passed by unanimous vote by Stan Hitchcock. 2.CTown of Stratton - Annexation Impact Report Letter  The Town of Stratton desires to annex into the city limits 44 acres more or less, ai tract ofl land, to be known as the Weibel Addition, located in the Northwest Quarter of Section 1, Cory Wall moved to authorize signing a letter waiving an Annexation Impact Report for the Town of Stratton based on the property adjoining the current town boundary and being vacant would have little impact on the parties involved, seconded by Dave Hornung.  Township 9S, Range 47W, oft the 6th P.M. in Kit Carson County.  The motion passed by unanimous vote by Stan Hitchcock. 6 Year Appointment-Ken Yersin- Fairview Cemetery Board 6Year Appointment- Lenny Stone- Flagler Cemetery District Board 15 Year Appointment- Donna Shaver- Arbitrator of Property Valuation Disputes 3 Year Appointment - Cory Wedel - KCC Fair Board 2 Year Appointment - Rol Hudler Prairie Development Corporation Board 1Year Appointment - Kandy Davis - Citizen Review Panel  2.D Annual BOCC Appointments  Dave Hornung moved to appoint Ken Yersin, Lenny Stone, Donna Shaver, Cory Wedel, Rol Hudler, and Kandy Davis to the listed boards, seconded by Cory Wall. The  motion passed by unanimous vote by Stan Hitchcock.  3. Purchase Orders  3.A PO-22-00338- SHI- Hard Drive & Rack-S10,759.07 - Elections  CESA Grant Reimbursement  Cory Wall moved to approve Purchase Order #22-00338 for the Elections Department to SHI Quote #22870270 for Synology Hard Drive and Rack Station totaling $10,759.07, seconded by Dave Hornung. The motion passed by unanimous vote by Stan  Hitchcock.  4. Monthly Reports: 4.A November VSO  Dave Hornung moved to authorize signing oft the VSO November Report. There were 50+1 telephone calls, 8 appointments, 2 outreach, and at total served of15 with at total ofmore than 30 hours per week serving as a full time County Veterans Service Officer on1 thei report, seconded by Cory Wall. The motion passed by unanimous vote. by Stan Hitchcock.  20221221  Board of County Commissioners- - Minutes  Page_/3    5. Personnel Items  5.A Orange Sheet- Travis Morris- New Hire- Sheriff  Cory Wall moved to approve the Sheriff- Patrol New Hire Orange Sheet for Travis Morris at $19.71 per hour for Grade 41 and Step .00 with annual wage of $41,000.00 as a Non-Exempt, Full Time Employee with Benefits effective. January 2, 2023, with a Trial Period ending July 2, 2023, seconded by Dave Hornung. The  motion passed by unanimous vote by Stan Hitchcock.  FYI:  Secure Transportation Service Licensing Process  The board is reviewing the resolution, forms, and the process for next week's meeting. AJ list of bands has been received. The Board selected five possibilities and asked  Kinnon Entertainment  Kinnon Entertainment to check on their availability. Federal Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) Funding for Local Agency Projects for State Fiscal Year 2026  Additions: Adjournment  The Board of County Commissioners meeting adjourned at 3:10 PM. Submitted By: Susan Corliss, Kit Carson County Clerk & Recorder  RSON IC0 SEAL  December 28. 2022  Stan Hitchcock, Chairman BR SuoarCovie  Date  Susan Corliss, County Clerk and Recorder SOLORADO  20221221  Board ofCounty Commissioners Minutes  Page/4