KIT CARSON COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS  MINUTES JULY 20, 2022  Commissioner Meeting to convene with Pledge ofAllegiance  The pledge wasi recited at 8:03 AM. Those present were Stan Hitchcock, Cory Wall, Dave  Hornung, Kelly Alvarez, Michael Sharlow, Lynsay Cormack, ànd Susan Corliss.  In-Person Schedule - Commissioners Board Room 8:00 AM - Hoss Consulting MET Tower Application  A variance of Section 4- 303 Site Planning Standards Setbacks was granted as a variance on the setbacks to be 500' based on the MET tower located in a pivot to not impact the irrigated crop areas was requested. The Kit Carson County Board of Adjustment decision was made following the Planning Commission meeting on July 19th granting a setback of 263' for this MET Tower. There were no structures in the immediate vicinity that would be impacted by the request. Dave Hornung moved to approve the Land Use Application for Hoss Consulting applying for an Industrial development permit for a MET located in Southwest Quarter Section 25, Township 6S, Range 44W for 1 to 3 years on a private agricultural land, seconded by Cory  Wall. The motion passed by unanimous vote by Stan Hitchcock. 8:30. AM- Next Era - Wind Farm Conceptual Site Plan  Jennifer Hewon, Jessica Rodriguez, Natalie Graves, Chris Haas, Caitlin Quander, and Brandon Smith of NextEra Energy reviewed the Bronco Plains Wind Project Land Use Application that was approved by the Planning Commission last night. Phase II application will Dave Hornung moved to authorize signing of the conceptual agreement (Land Use Application - Phase I) for the Bronco Plains Wind Project contingent on having 10 leases signed and completed by August 16th, seconded by Cory Wall. The motion passed by  be presented to the county in August.  unanimous vote by Stan Hitchcock. 9:00 AM- Work Session  11:00 AM-Jeff Cure - County Attorney  Discussion was held on the road bonds on the wind project and the bonds that will be needed for the decommission plans. The county bid project will be reviewed to include a  contract with the awarded bid that provides for a change order clause.  12:00 PM -Lunch  Thel BoardofCounty Commissioners recessed at 12:05. PM returning at 1:051 PM, Those present for the session were Dave Hornung, Stan Hitchcock, Meredith Burcham, Lynsay  Cormack, and Susan Corliss.  20220720  keccommissioners.mm  Page/1    1:001 PM- - Meredith Burcham - CTSI Executive Director- CTSI Pool Discussion The CTSI Annual Report was given and an overview oft the three pools was given. She thanked Kit Carson County for participating since the pools began in 1983, 1984, and 1985. Some oft the new: services are available with a business library and lunch meetings.  1:301 PM- Collin Koop Grounds & Buildings - Updates  Fourteen benches have been made and delivered by Hitchcock Inc. for the fairgrounds. The Board of County Commissioners will go out following the meeting today to determine the placement of the benches. He is still waiting on the electrical inspector for the pavilion. The generator for the stage has arrived. Steve Daniel will help with the stage hookup during the sound check. Redlund will be providing similar tractors to last year's fair. Two windowair conditioners will be purchased for the crow's nest. A trial horse rein class was done in the Farm Credit of Southern Colorado Show Pavilion; thel holding pens were. left inj place and the  show ring was stacked against them. 2:00 PM-I DHS - Monthly Financials See the Board of Human Services Agenda Joyce Lightle-S Starbright Entertainment  On Stage in the Carousel Park 2022 posters were given to the Board of County Commissioners and an update on the expenses for the bands. Joyce asked if the remaining balance could be given to the local talent to help defray the cost of gas to come to perform. Local talent will start on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. Bands closing each evening will be Tenderfoot Bluegrass, Brian Brooks and The Incorrigibles, and Union Gray.  1. Review and Approve Consent Agenda Items  1.A Approve minutes for the July 13th - BOCC, Department Heads, DHS, PH meetings  and Accounts Payable  Dave Hornung moved to approve the minutes for Boards ofCommissioners Board, Department Heads, Board ofHuman Services, and Board ofl Public Health on July 13th and to pay the Accounts Payable in the amount of $86,919.89, seconded by Cory Wall.  The motion passed by unanimous vote by Stan Hitchcock.  2. New Items  2.A. Audit Extension Request  Cory Wall moved to authorize the signing ofthel Request for Extension ofTime to File Audit for the Year End December 31,2021 for 60 days making the Audit Due by September 30, 2022, seconded by Dave Hornung. The motion passed by unanimous vote by Stan  Hitchcock.  2.BJBBS Contract Amendment  Revised scope ofwork and verbiage change. Funding amount did not change. Dave Hornung moved to authorize signing the Department 021 JBBS Contract Amendment with maximum funding of $205,667.00 being used for substance use disorder, mental health, and medication assisted treatments, plus the Telehealth Systems effective July 1,2 2022, to. June 30, 2023, seconded by Cory Wall. The motion  passed by unanimous vote by Stan Hitchcock.  20220720  kccommissioners.mm  Pagè2    3. Monthly Reports  3.A Semi-Annual Treasurer Report  Thel Board. ofCounty Commissioners reviewed the Semi- Annual Report ofthe Kit Carson County Treasurer for. January 1,2022, through June 30, 2022.  Semi-Annual Financial Statement of the Kit Carson County Treasurer  lanuary 01 2022t0] June3 302022  Mep as  OuCalnn  Tasu-lers! lamferDat Ending RECDEN 947 SAME $oe sase sase SE E 01315 154 E E  ce E - E  VIADnoeS GEAENGACT  15 ASA  bupest  155  99a.5) 3857 172335 s 34S2 GRZS 71 $36  gulug  SEAL  144 indic Pana County Colerass 20h 3ay 22 Shlt  SusCovhos  Cory Wall moved to confirm the Kit Carson County Semi-Annual Treasurer's Report as presented, seconded by Dave Hornung. Thei motion passed by unanimous vote  by Stan Hitchcock.  3.B June CAPP & CWCP Monthly Report  Dave Hornung moved to confirm the June CAPP and CWCP reports as represented, seçonded by Cory Wall. The motion passed by unanimous vote by Stan Hitchcock.  20220720  kccommisioners.mm  Page/3    3.CJ June's Admin Monthly Financials  Cory Wall moved to confirm the June Monthly Financials as presented by Admin, seconded by Dave Hornung. The motion passed by unanimous vote by Stan Hitchcock. Dave Hornung moved to confirm the VSO May Report. There were 23 telephone calls, 8 appointments, 0 outreach, and a total served of 7 with a total of fewer than 35 hours per week on the report, seconded by Cory Wall. The motion passed by unanimous  3.D June VSO Report  vote by Stan Hitchcock.  4. Personnel Items  4.A Orange Sheet - 6 Month Evaluation Raise  Shelby Carter- EMS  Cory Wall moved to approve the Ambulance 6 Month Evaluation Raise Orange Sheet for Shelby Carter at $13.94 per hour: for Step 00 and Grade 29 with annual wage of$29,000.00 as al Non-Exempt Full Time Employee with Benefits effective August1, 2022, including First Responder Call Pay at $1.00 per hour, Transfers at $80.00, Other Pay for Weekends at $50.00 and Supervisor/Transter Organizer at $10.00/shift, seconded by Dave Hornung. The motion passed by unanimous vote by Stan Hitchcock. Dave Hornung moved to approve the Ambulance Raise Orange/Promotion Sheet for Rebekah Braschler at $18.27 per hour for Step 00 Grade 38 for an annual wage $38,000.00 as a Full Time Employee with Benefits and Call Pay at RN $1.45 and Run Pay of $175.00 and Other Pay for Weekends at $50.00 and Supervisor/Iranster Organizer at $10.00/shift effective. August 1,2022, seconded by Cory Wall. The motion  4.B Orange Sheet- 1 Year Raise/Promotion - Rebekah Braschler- - EMS  passed by unanimous vote by Stan Hitchcock. 4.C Orange Sheet - Raise - Mitch Menke R&B2  Cory Wall moved to approve the Raise Change Orange Sheet for Mitch Menke at $ 19.23 per hour for Step .00 and Grade 40 with annual wage of $40,000.00 as a Non- Exempt Full Time Employee with Benefits effective July 1,2022, seconded by Dave  Hornung. The motion passed by unanimous vote by Stan Hitchcock.  4.D Orange Sheet - Raise - Ricky Laws - R&B2  Cory Wall moved to approve the Raise Change Orange Sheet for Ricky Laws at $17.78 per hour for Step .00 and Grade 37 with annual wage of $37,000.00 as a Non- Exempt Full Time Employee with Benefits effective July 1, 2022, seconded by Dave  Hornung. The motion passed by unanimous vote by Stan Hitchcock.  5. Tabled:  5.A Attentive Benefits Contract  An email was sent to the Department Heads stating that the contract has not been signed, sO these benefits have not been confirmed nor have as starting date.  20220720  kccommissioners.mm  Page/4    Additions:  Subdivision Exemption - Dorman Renewable Fuels Secion 31,7 Township 8S, Range 43W  Dave Hornung moved to approve the Subdivision Exemption for Dorman Renewable Fuels LLC, consisting of 2.72 acres from 3.93 acres located in Section 31, Township 8S, Range 46W retaining 1.21 acres for Renewable Fuels Office Tract, seconded by Cory Wall.  The motion passed by unanimous vote by Stan Hitchcock.  HUTF Report  The Board ofCounty Commissioners reviewed the. June HUTF reports and money from the State providing the county with a total of $191,666.53 for the month of. June, which isa  decrease of $36,129.32 from June of2021. District 1- Trailer Title  Cory Wall moved to authorize signing of the Kit Carson County title E 66606, 1984 - Eagle Semi Trailer, 112HGB200E1350082 that has been sold on Auction Time, seconded by  Dave Hornung. The motion passed by unanimous vote by Stan Hitchcock.  CGTPA Contract  The contract from the Colorado Garden Tractor Pullers Association was received for the Dave Hornung moved to authorize signing the 2022 Colorado Garden Tractor Pullers Association contract requiring a CGTPA Sanction Fee of $700.00, seconded by Cory Wall.  July 23rd competition that must be returned before the contest.  The motion passed by unanimous vote by Stan Hitchcock.  Penthouse Fighting Bulls  The Board of County Commissioners reviewed the Troy Bradshaw DBA Penthouse Fighting Bulls contract to provide 4-5Mexican Fighting Bulls fort the 2022 Kit Carson County Cory Wall moved to sign the Troy Bradshaw DBA Penthouse Fighting Bulls contract to provide fighting bulls on July 29, 2022, for a fee of$3,000.00, seconded by Dave Hornung.  Pro-Rodeo.  The motion was carried by unanimous vote by Stan Hitchcock.  Adjournment  The Kit Carson County Board of County Commissioners meeting adjourned at 4:08 p.m.  Submitted By: Susan Corliss, Kit Carson County Clerk & Recorder  AE Stan Hitchcock, Chairman Suas &  ARSON SoL SEAL  COLORADO  July27.2022 Date  Corlisd  Susan Corliss, County Clerk and Recorder  20220720  kcccommissioners.mm  Page/5