00009657 4/17/2024: 3:18 PM Yuma County Recorder, BEVERLY WENGER Page 1 of4 COMMIN R 0.00 S 0.00 ST 0.00 D0.00  YUMA COUNTY COMMISSIONERS March 12, 2024 Minutes', *amended  On March 12, 2024 at 8:00 a.m., the Yuma County Board of Commissioners met in regular session. Chairman Mike Leerar, Commissioner Scott Weaver, Commissioner Adam Gate, and Administrator Brandi The Commissioners reviewed and signed accounts payable and discussed various meetings attended  Ritchey were present throughout the day. throughout the prior month.  Road and Bridge  Road & Bridge Supervisor Tom Andersen and Blade Foreman Justin Lorimer joined the meeting at 8:30 a.m.  to provide department updates.  Open Positions - Andersen reported on a prospective employee for the maintenance crew. The board encouraged Tom to schedule an interview if he felt the individual would be a good fit for the team. Road and Bridge is in need of a mechanic. The cost of outsourcing mechanical repairs isii increasing. Commissioner Leerar and Andersen discussed going to colleges and recruiting well Road Report-Lorimer provided a road report on the work that has and is being done on county roads. The group discussed work that was done moving snow after the heavy amount of moisture the county received the prior week. The group reviewed a map of HUFT eligible roads. Andersen discovered a road that isn't HUFT eligible. They discussed whether or not to build up the road to Permit Revisions- Andersen presented revised fee updates for the SpecialTransportation Permits and Underground and Utility Permits for review. Commissioner Weaver moved to approve the revised permit fees for Special Transportation Permits and Underground and Utility Permits. County Owned Property - The group discussed the property owned in Idalia. There have been no tenants ini the house fora ai few months sO the board discussed whether to sell the property or not.  trained mechanics.  beg graded and drained to make ite eligible for HUFT dollars.  Commissioner Gates seconded the motion. It passed by unanimous vote.  Administrator's Report action:  Administrator Brandi Ritchey reviewed calls, correspondence, and presented thet following for discussion and Minutes = The Commissioners reviewed the minutes from the previous BOCC meetings. Commissioner Weaver moved to approve the minutes fromi thel nu,BArparmetg of the Board of County Commissioners. Commissioner Gates seconded the motion, which passed  unanimously.  Signatures and Ratifications- -  Resolutions/Ordinances/5gnatures:  Commissioner Weaver moved to approve signature on Resolution 3/12/2024 A, A Resolution Opposing the Entry, Transportation, Employment and Settlement of Illegal Immigrants in Yuma County. Commissioner Gatesseconded the motion which  passed by unanimous vote.  Minutes prepared by Brandi Ritchey are as summary ofc discussions, not a verbatim: account.  Page 1of4    00009657 4/17/2024 3:18 PM Yuma County Recorder, BEVERLYWENGER Page 2 of 4 COMMIN R 0.00 S 0.00 ST 0.00 D 0.00  Commissioner's Minutes March 12, 2024  Commissioner Weaver moved to sign the Fleet Intelligence Sales Order for installation of one device into Unit 305. Commissioner Gates seconded the motion. Commissioner Gates moved to approve signature on the MGT Master Engagement Agreement to begin work on the Cost Allocation Plan for the 2023 Fiscal Year. Commissioner Weaver seconded the motion which passed by unanimous vote. Commissioner Gates moved to approve signature on a Letter of Support for Y-W Electrici to express supportf forf funding to rebuild transmission lines and upgrades for electrical lines. Commissioner Weaver seconded the motion which passed by  Itp passed by unanimous vote.  unanimous vote.  Department Reports - Ritchey gave the Commissioners an update on the invoicing status for the Region 4 Opioid Council. Due to specific grant reporting, Ritchey sent NCHA (North Colorado Health Alliance) and CMH (Centennial Mental Health) a streamlined invoice to help clean up the invoicing processes. Ritchey reported that the CDL testing unit revenue is increasing and instructor Thomas Morgan is staying very busy. The Commissioners also signed a Certificate of Excellence for Finance Officer Sarah Carwin who has been employed with Yuma County for 10 Correspondence - Ritchey presented correspondence received since the last meeting including a CORA request, and contracts for consultation on Major Land Use projects, lawn maintenance and acontract to begin repairs at the Yuma County Fairgrounds. The Fairgrounds lawn will now be  years.  cared for by the Fairgrounds Maintenance.  Commissioner Gates moved to approve signature on a Professional Services Agreement between Yuma County Commissioners and Sun Daisy Enterprises for consultation on Major Land Use Applications. Commissioner Weaver seconded the Commissioner Gates moved to sign a Lawn Care Contract with Pro-Green Lawn Services for the DHS and Courthouse Lawn. Commissioner Weaver seconded the Commissioner Weaver moved to sign an Independent Contractor Agreement between' Yuma County Board of Commissionersand Quality Home Construction: and also have $50,000 come out of Fund 6 for materials to start the project. Commissioner Gates seconded the motion which passed by unanimous vote. Commissioner Weaver moved to remove the mileage allowance fort three Road and Bridge employees beginning at the March, 2024 payroll. Commissioner Gates  motion which passed by unanimous vote. motion which passed by unanimous vote.  seconded the motion which passed by unanimous vote.  Yuma County Assessor  At 10:30 a.m. the Commissioners were joined by Cindy Taylor. Taylor presented a Petition for abatement for refund oft taxes for a property sold in Yuma. After assessment it was discovered that the property was valued too high for the actual state of the property. Commissioner Weaver moved to sign the Petition for Abatement for refund of taxes in the amount of $5,795.00 Commissioner Gates seconded the motion. The  motion passed by unanimous vote.  Page 2of4    00009657 4/17/2024 3:18 PM Yuma County Recorder, BEVERLY WENGER Page 3 of 4 COMMIN R 0.00 S 0.00 ST 0.00 D 0.00 Red Dale Camping Club  Commissioner's Minutes March 12, 2024  At: 10:45 a.m. the Commissioners were joined by Steve Frank and Bill Daly from Red Dale Camping Club. The group would like to use Yuma County Fairgrounds for one oft their meeting areas. The group discussed the use of alcohol, propane fire pits and viewing the Old Threshers Museum. Commissioner Leerar will discuss with the Old Threshers board about opening the museum for the Red Dale group when they are visiting. Ritchey will have Fairgrounds Manager Carmen Murray draw upa an agreement ont the approved dates and rental fees  fori the Boards approval. Veteran Service Officer  At 11:00 a.m. the Commissioners met with Veteran Service Officer Ron Brown for department updates. Ron Brown stated that he will be retiring. The Commissioners stated how appreciative they were for all of Ron's work toward the Veteran Service Officer Program. Ritchey will work with Ron to get the position advertised  and seti interviews with prospective candidates.  NCRETAC  At 11:30 the Commissioners met with a group from NCRETAC (Northeast Colorado Regional Emergency Medical and Trauma Advisory Council) to introduce the new Co-Coordinator for NCRETAC. Present were. Jeff Schannals the current Coordinator, Keriann Josh Treasurer, Marilyn Sykes-Johnson Trauma Outreach and Injury Prevention Coordinator, and Nikiah Nudell the new Co-Coordinator for NCRETAC. NCRETAC is a non- profit corporation organized to provide support to the emergency medical service agencies and medical facilities in. Jackson, Larimer, Logan, Morgan, Phillips, Sedgwick, Wahington, Weld and Yuma Counties. At 1:30 the Commissioners met with Brian Burdiales who is running for House District 63. Burdiales wanted to know from the Commissioners what needs to be heard at the Capital. The board would like many things brought to the Capitol such as stopping unfunded mandates, funding to fix the current infrastructure that is already developed and encouraging CDOT to get back to repairing the roads. There was also discussion about bills being ran through the State, property taxes, land use issues, water issues and the Ag Industry.  Brian Burdiales  Yuma County Treasurer  At 2:00 the Commissioners met with Yuma County Treasurer, Chrystal Hammond. Hammond gave an update on investments, tax collection, tax liens and office updates. Tax notices have been delivered and payments are starting to rolli in. The First half of tax payments is extended to March 29th. There is new deed legislation int the work for tax liens. Hammond joined zoom sessions to explain the new processes. Hammond also hada a  veryi informative meeting with a financial consulting agency called 3+1.  3+1  At 2:301 the Commissioners were joined virtually by Ruth Chiumia with 3+1. Chrystal Hammond alsoj joined the Zoom call. Chiumia gave the Commissioners a presentation on what her company had to offer. CashVest isa data partner that simplifies cash banking andi investment management decisions. CashVest analyzes banking service fees and uses advanced liquidity modeling to help utilize allowable investment options. CashVest can help fund staffing challenges and generate new revenue. Hammond is going to visit with Chiumia next week  to have a contract drawn upi for the BOCC1 to review. Office of Emergency Management  At 1:00 p.m. the Commissioners heard a department update from Yuma County Emergency Manager Jake Rockwell. Among topics discussed were fire, weather, Covid & Public Health updates. With all oft the moisture received, Yuma County is not currently on the drought monitor. Fast moving storms are likely to continue. Flu  Page 3 of4    00009657 4/17/2024 3:18 PM Yuma County Recorder, BEVERLY WENGER Page 4 of4 4 COMMIN R 0.00 S 0.00 ST 0.00D0.00  Commissioner's Minutes March 12, 2024  cases are still fairly high but numbers have dropped. Rockwell has finished his Homeland Security Grant. Rockwell will also have a Livestock Emergency Preparedness roundtable discussion on March 215t during Ag- Week. On March 29th Rockwell is hosting a Red Cross Shelter training for Yuma County employees.  Human Services  The Board of County Commissioners convened as the Board of Social Services at 3:00 p.m. Human Services Director Kara Hoover, Administrative Assistant Lori Summers, Child Welfare & Adult Protection Supervisor Hollie Hillman and Income Maintenance Supervisor Dalene Rogers were present. Detailed minutes of the Board ofSocial Services are maintained: separately byt the Department ofH Human Services. The Board of County There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 5:00 p.m. The next regular meetings of the  Commissioners reconvened at 4:00 p.m.  Board of County Commissioners will be on March 28, 2024.  MATLLN Bandi Rdckgy AC COUNE Brandi Ritchey, Admiristrator  Mike Leerar, Chairman w ATTEST: pber  SEAL COLORADO  Beverly' Wenger, County Clerk  Page 4 of4