KIT CARSON COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS  MINUTES JUNE: 22, 2022  Commissioner Meeting to convene with Pledge of Allegiance  The. Kit Carson County Board of County Commissioners meeting began with the pledge being recited at 8:00. AM. Those present were Stan Hitchcock, Dave Hornung, Kelly Alvarez, Alex  Mathews, and Susan Corliss. Cory Wall and Lynsay Cormack were absent.  In-Person Schedule - Commissioners Board Room 8:00 AM - Alex Mathews APEX  Met Tower Application - Elmer King Family Trust Met Tower Applicaiton -] Frank & Beverly Ruhs Bethune were reviewed with the Board of County Commissioners.  The applications presented to the Planning Commission for two MetTowers south of Dave Hornung moved to approve the Land Use. Application for APEX Clean Energy (Singing Grass Project) applying for an Industrial development permit for a MET located in Southeast Quarter Section 35, Township 9S, Range 45W on aj private agricultural land owned by Frank L. and Dave Hornung moved to approve the Land Use. Application for APEX Clean Energy (Singing Grass Project) applying for an Industrial development permit for a MET located in the Southeast Quarter Section 25, Township 9S, Range 46W on a private agricultural land owned by Elmer R.  Beverly A. Ruhs , seconded by Stan Hitchcock. The motion passed.  King Family Trust, seconded by Stan Hitchcock. The motion passed.  8:30 AM- Selina Koler- Tri-State Project  Letter of Request for Waivers in Application Process  Tri-State members: Selina Koler, Kat Garvie, Annika Schooler, Paul Scrivens, Charlie Fung, Board of Adjustment decision was made following the Planning Commission meeting on June 215t.A waiver of Section 4-303 Site Planning Standards Setbacks was granted as a variance on the Dave Hornung moved to approve the application for a Land Use Change Permit Waiver of Section 4-302 General Standards for the Burlington-Lamar 230-Kilovolt Transmission Project on condition that all property rights permits and approvals be obtained before construction, seconded  and Steve Gray reviewed the items discussed at the Planning Commission meeting.  setbacks to be 30' from the edge oft the County Right-of-Way.  by Stan Hitchcock. The motion passed.  Dave Hornung moved to approve the application for a Land Use Change Permit- Waiver of Section 2-105 Expiration of Permits for the Burlington-Lamar 230-Kilovolt Transmission Project stating that the permit will be valid for five (5) years after the date issuance, seconded by Stan  Hitchcock. The motion passed.  20220622  kccommisioners.mm  Page]1    Dave Hornung moved to authorize the signing oft the application for a Land Use Change Permit for the Burington-Lamar 230-Kilovolt Tranmission Project on condition that all property rights permits and approvals be obtained before construction, setback is an additional 30' from the county road-right-of-way, and the permit is valid for five years, seconded by Stan Hitchcock. Dave Hornung moved to approve the application for a Land Use Change Permit - Waiver of Section 3-201.B Minimum Setbacks for the Burlington-Lamar 230-Kilovolt Transmission Project to be an additional 30' from the county road right-of-way as approved by the Board of  The motion passed.  Adjustment, seconded by Stan Hitchcock. The motion passed. 9:00. AM - Alissa James. - DHS Director- Staff Updates 9:30 AM- Valarie Boyd - Public Health Director- Updates  See Board ofHuman Sevices. Agenda See Board of Public Health Agenda 10:00 AM- - Todd Holmes/T-Shirt request  An example ofa t-shirt for the Kit Carson County Pro Rodeo event staff was presented to the commissioners. Bids were requested from four vendors with the lowest bid coming in at $17  for 47 t-shirts.  11:00 AM-J Jeff Cure - County Attorney  Ac contract for the naming rights of the new show pavilion was presented from Farm Credit Dave Hornung moved to authorize the signing of the Show Pavilion Naming Rights Agreement with Farm Credit of Southern Colorado, ACA designating the new show pavilion as the "Farm Credit of Southern Colorado Show Pavilion" with a consideration amount of $200,000.00 effective June 15, 2022, through June 15, 2042 (20 years), seconded by Stan  ofSouthern Colorado.  Hitchcock. The motion passed. 12:00 PM-I Lunch  The Board ofCounty Commissioners recessed at 12:00 PM returning at 1:00 PM. Those present for the session were. Dave Hornung, Stan Hitchcock, District Attorney Travis Side,  Sheriff Travis Belden, Jeff Cure, and Susan Corliss. 1:001 PM- - District Attorney Travis Sides  Discussion on the current rate of prosecution, the bail amounts and the District Attorney's representation in Kit Carson County. The DA's office is still looking for two additional prosecuting attorneys to be able to handle the 13th District's case load. Since March, the bail  amounts are being set by a Bail Magistrate. 1:30 PM - Work Session  20220622  kcccommissioners.mm  Page/2    1. Review and Approve Consent Agenda Items  1.A Approve minutes for the. June 15th - BOCC'and DHS meetings and Accounts Payable Dave Hornung moved to approve the minutes for Boards of Commissioners and Board of Human Services on June 15th and the Accounts Payable in the amount of $98,690.61,  seconded by Stan Hitchcock. The motion passed. 2.A EMT Tuition Agreement - Shane Dixon  2. New Items  Dave Hornung moved to authorize the signing the EMT-Basic Training Agreement with Shane Dixon to cover the tuition cost and book costs of $3,495.00 with the agreement that he will work for Kit Carson County Ambulance Service for an additional two years, seconded by  Stan Hitchcock. The motion passed. 2.B EMT' Tuition Agreement - Kalyn Franz  Dave Hornung moved to authorize the signing the EMT-Basic Training Agreement with Kalyn Franz to cover the tuition cost and book costs of $3,495.00 with the agreement that she will work for Kit Carson County Ambulance Service for an additional two years, seconded by  Stan Hitchcock. The motion passed. 2.C Hazmat Trailer Title  2003 Utility Trailer Transfer VIN-4BTE16.39A060260  Dave Hornung moved to authorize the signing oft the Kit Carson County title 26E, 2008 = MGNM (OEM Trailer), LKEFCZAGASALS05S6 that has been donated to the Burlington Volunteer Fire Department for continued use in Hazmat, seconded by Stan Hitchcock. The  motion passed.  2.D Response Capacity Assessment - CEPA  Survey responses were filled out and will be returned the Emergency Manager  3. Monthly Reports 3.A Admin May Financials  Dave Hornung moved to confirm the May Monthly Financials as presented by Admin,  seconded by Stan Hitchcock. The motion passed.  4. Purchase Orders  4.A PO#22-00294. - Stratton Equity COOP - Swamp Coolers - $4,998.00 - G&B Dave Hornung moved to approve. Purchase Order #22-00294 for the Grounds & Buildings Department to Stratton Equity COOP for swamp coolers totaling $4,998.00, seconded by Stan 4.B PO #22-00295. - Safe Restraints, Inc. Safety Restraint & Harness $3,000.00 - Sheriff Dave Hornung moved to approve Purchase Order #22-00295 for the Sheriff Department to Safe Restraints, Inc Invoice CH061522KCCSO for a safety restraint and harness totaling  Hitchcock. The motion passed.  $3,000.00, seconded by Stan Hitchcock. The motion passed.  20220622  kccommissioners.mm  Page/3    5. Tabled:  5.A Attentive Benefits Contract Research on this contract continues.  Additions:  Grounds & Building Bids  Drainage and Cement Bids for the Fairgrounds were presented by Collin Koop Dave Hornung moved to approve the bid from Witzel Construction for the concrete work between the hog barn and Farm Credit of Southern Colorado Show Pavilion in the amount of $33,685.00 and the drain pan in the amount of$13,242.00 for ai total amount of Dave Hornung moved to approve the bid from Aeschliman's Construction for concrete for wash areas on the south side oft the Farm Credit of Southern Colorado Show Pavilion in the amount of$29,040.00, seconded by Stan Hitchcock. The motion passed.  that are needing completed before the county fair in. July.  $46,927.00, seconded by Stan Hitchcock. The motion passed.  Dave Hornung moved to approve the bid from Masters Backhoe & Trenching Inc for waterline, one hydrant, dig & backfilli in the amount of$3,360.00 and Sewer for the wash rack area including pipe, tank assembly, etc. in the amount of $6,500.00, seconded by Stan  Hitchcock. The motion passed.  Adjournment  The Board of County Commissioners meeting adjourned at 3:15 PM. Submitted By: Susan Corliss, Kit Carson County Clerk & Recorder  Bale Stan Hitchcock, Chairman Suaaloslis Susan Corliss, County Clerk and Recorder  June 29. 2022 Date  CARSONS ICON SEAL COLORADO  20220622  kccommissioners.mm  Page/4