Minutes of thel Proceedings of February 8, 2024  The Board of County Commissioners ofTeller County, Colorado  Ina attendance:  Bob Campbell, County Commissioner/Chatr Dan Williams, County CommisionerVigeChair Erik Stone, County Commissioner Ross Herzog, County Administrator Paul Hurcomb, County Attorney Stephanie Kees, Clerk & Recorder 1. 9:20 a.m. Convene in Regular Session:  Thel Board ofC County Commissioners ofTeller County convened in regular session in the  Teller County Centennial Building in Cripple Creek, CO. Mr. Campbell presided. Mr. Williams gave thei invocation. Ms. Jessica Flohrs led the Pledge of Allegiance. Minutes of Previous Meetings:  Action: Mr. Stone moved, and Mr. Willaims seconded, to approve the minutes of the meeting of the Teller County Board of County Commissioners on. January 23, 2024, as Action: Mr. Williams moved, and Mr. Stone seconded, that the Board approve the accounts payable run date ofFebruary 7, 2024, in the amount ofS1.831,238.51.AI  presented. All Commissioners voted yes.  Accounts Payable:  Commissioners voted yes. Board Reports: Mr. Stone:  Attended a legislative event at the Capital on Tuesday. Commented on his opposition to House Bill 24-1168, Equal Access to Public Meetings based on his concerns ofc costs and difficulties for smaller boards and special districts to comply due to this unfunded mandate. Commented on his opposition of Senate Bill 24-003 which would give the Colorado Bureau ofI Investigations (CBI) a role in firearm investigations on the Intends to testify on the bill to amend Colorado's Construction Defect Action Will attend the Gold Belt Tour meeting on Tuesday inl Florissant.  local level and adds powers to CBI. Reform Act (CDARA).  Mr. Williams:  Thanked Mr. Herzog and Commissioners Stone and Campbell forj providing breakfast and lunch for thel Public Works crew, mechanics, and plow drivers    during the most recent storm. Unit (ADU) meeting in his absence.  Thanked Dan Swallow and. Justin McBryde for attending the Accessory Dwelling Commented on testifying with Sheriff! Mikesell at the Capital opposing Senate Bill SB 24-003 which would allow CBI toj provide independent investigations of gun offenses at al local level and take away control from local law enforcement. Announced: he would be representing Teller County at the National Counties Association (NACO) meeting in Washington, D.C. where he sits on thel Public Lands and Environment committee. His concerns continue tol be on management off forest lands and the plan to permit solar panels in national forests. Provided an update on thel Purple Heart Trail in Teller County. He testified at the Colorado Senate ins support of designating Highways 24 and 67 as part of the Purple Heart' Trail. Thanked Senator Mark Baisley for sponsoring the measure. Announced that Ed Zupancic passed. He was a Sheriff's Office Posse member Thanked Commissioner Williams for his commitment to the Purple Heart Trail. Provided an update on his work for various boards and commissions. Colorado Counties, Inc. (CCI) is currently working on 13 different bills. Very busy with: multiple board meetings, Kiwanis, and testifying on bills. Commissioner Williams made comments on Mr. Don Betram'st testimony and presentation at the Senate in support oft thel Purple Heart Trail in Teller County and being able to wear his beret in the State Capital as a Green Beret Vietnam veteran.  Thej proposed bill to require pet licensing has been killed.  and a veteran. Mr. Campbell:  Attended the Sheriff'si meeting with an HOA.  Elected Officials Report: Stephanie Kees, Clerk and Recorder  Introduced Ashley Headrick her ChiefDeputy Clerk and Recorder. Ballots will be mailed on February 12: for the March Sth election. Update that tax distributions were completed yesterday.  Krystal Brown, Treasurer Administrator's Report: Ross Herzog, County Administrator  The Planning Department is seeking more staff for code enforcement. Thanked Public Works for their hard work in clearing roads.  Commissioner Williams commented on how Public Works and the community work together. 2. Time Reserved for Department Heads and Public Without an Appointment:  Dan Swallow, CDSD, Director  Asked tol keep. Janine Snyder, the Building Official, in our thoughts as she  2    recovers: from injuries from a fall on her way to work.  3. Time Reserved for thel Public without an appointment: None.  4. Administration: Consider al Resolution to amend the Teller County Historic Preservation Advisory Board's procedures and criteria for designation of Historic Board discussion and comments. Commissioner Stone noted that House Bill 24-1168 that he discussed in his comments would cause undue burdens on this local board. Commissioner Williams suggested tol Mr. Swallow. CDD Director, that the Historic Preservation Advisory Board be added as a referral agency for land use applications with the Planning Department. Action: Mr. Stone moved, and Mr. Williams seconded, to approve Resolution No. 02-08- 2024(07), al Resolution to amend the Teller County Historic Preservation Advisory Board's procedures and criteria for designation ofHistoric Landmarks in' Teller County. All 5. CDD: Consider a resolution to approve a Special usel Permit for Wellington Cattle Presenting: Justin McBryde, Planning Manager, and Bruce Newell, applicant Mr. Newell stated the property has been in his family since the early 1900s when they Commissioner Williams thanked the applicants for their compliance with the County's procedures. He asked that agency responses in the Staff Report be noted as "no concerns" in Action: Mr. Williams moved, and Mr. Stone seconded, to approve. Resolution No. 02-08- 2024(08), al Resolution to approve a Special Use Permit for Wellington Cattle Barrow Pit to  Landmarks in Teller County. Presenting: Ross Herzog, Administrator  Public Comment: None.  Commissioners voted yes.  Barrow Pit to Surface mine, Permit M-2021-025  homesteaded it. lieu of"no comments." Public Comment: None.  Surface Mine, Permit M-2021-025. All Commissioners voted yes. Commissioner's Business Items: Ross Herzog. County Administrator The Board duly approved the following business agenda items:  1. Professional Service Agreement (PSA) with A-1 Chipseal Company with any modifications requested by the contractor and approved by the County Attorney. 2. Professional Service Agreement (PSA) with APT RED, LLC with any modifications requested by the contractor and approved by the County Attorney. 3. Professional Service Agreement (PSA) with MGT of America Consulting, LLC with any modifications requested by the contractor and approved by the County Attorney. 4. Certify the Department of. Justice and Department of Treasury "Equitable Sharing 5. Emergency Mutal Aid and Assistance Agreement for Local Colorado Public Health  Agreement." -  3    Agencies and authorize Public Health Director, Michelle Wolff to sign. 6. Teller County Street Inventory for submission to the Colorado Department of 7. Professional Service Agreement (PSA) with Forward Communications, Inc with any modifications requested by the contractor and approved by the County Attorney. 8. Professional Service Agreement (PSA) with Page Construction with any modifications requested by the contractor and approved by the County Attorney. 9. Other administrative matters received after agenda deadlines. None. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 10:34 a.m.  Transportation.  APPROVED:  Bob Campbell,  Chairman,  KENE  Board ofCounty Commissioners  ATTEST: hlne  4