KIT CARSON COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS  MINUTES MAY 4, 2022  The Kit Carson County Board of County Commissioners meeting began in Work Session at 8:00. AM. Those present were Stan Hitchcock, Cory Wall, Dave Hornung, Lynsay Cormack,  Susan Corliss.  In-Person Schedule- - Commissioners Board Room  8:00 AM Work Session  Commissioner Meeting to conyene with Pledge of Allegiance  The pledge was recited at 10:00 a.m. Those present were Stan Hitchcock, Cory Wall, Dave Hornung, Kari Linker, Glen Marciniak, Nancy Gilley, Lynsay Cormack, and Susan Corliss.  Shawn Franz joined the meeting at 10:20. AM.  10:00 AM- -] Kari Linker- - Hickenlooper's Office - Updates  Senator Hickenlooper toured the Burlington airport following the 20 inches of snow. It was a good visit. The Colorado Senators and Representative Buck have been working on support to: retire acres for the Republican River Conservation. A bill has passed for clean water grants through the Department ofl Natural Resources that will provide funding for lead Infrastructure money will see the largest funding go to the reclamation oft the Arkansas River. CDOT is handling the funding for roads and bridges that will be grant based. TPR reports will explain how the funds are being spent; the question should be asked on how the rural areas are benefitting from the funding. Broadband meetings are being held to get community need factored into the grant applications that should be out by the end of 2022. Issues with Century Link being the only provider for the 911 ini the state. Shawn Franz was asked to explain the ongoing battle of issues and repairs that can cause the area 911 calls to be deverted to another large county until service can be restored. There is not a roll-over backup if Century Link is down. VA Clinic update and discussion - Glen Marciniak explained how much the clinic has improve with now having full time staff ofai medical doctor, twoi registered nurses, and a receptionist serving 371 veterans from Kit Carson County along with other communities reaching into Kansas and Nebraska. He would like to see the rural areas treated as regions looking at not just the number seryed but that the miles aging veterans are required to travel for service. The local hospital is not really a possible replacement for these services at this time. Ms. Linker explained that they are expressing concern that the report is really based on old data. There will be a staff briefing on Friday that will provide commission updates on the  pipe replacement.  VA Clinic.  10:30 AM-- Terry Koehn - Grader Discussion  The Board of County Commissioners returned Terry Koehn's call at 10:45 AM. There is a12 month waiting period on new graders with prices increases coming in August and January. It was agreed to start the quote process as soon as possible. All oft the grader styles the counties used are nowi manufactured in Brazil. Mr. Koehn will be in contact with the  district shops concerning the trade ins.  20220504  kcccommissioner_mm  Page]1    11:00 AM -. Jeff Cure - County Attorney  Discussion was held on the procedure, if possible, to allow a current county employee to work in the jail or another department than they are originally hired in. Jeff reported back to the board later in the day that there is no direct violation to hire an employee also as an Itd doesn't look like there will be a May Planning Commission meeting but for. June Tri- State and Bronco Plains II will be presenting applications. There will be a call next week on the Discussion was held on the interview process for the Department of Human Services director position. The candidates and child welfare attorneys will be contacted for a possible  independent contractor. showj pavilion sign. date for next week. 12:00 PM-I Lunch  The Board ofCounty Commissioners recessed at 12:05 PM: returning at 1:05 PM. Those present for session were Collin Koop, Dave Hornung, Cory Wall, Stan Hitchcock,  Lynsay Cormack, Nancy Gilley, and Susan Corliss. 1:001 PM - Collin Koop - Grounds & Buildings - Updates  W-W sent an updated quote for 21 panels for the rodeo arena. The Treasurer has requested to replace the blinds in their windows, since one broke recently. Collin will work on ordering them when they are on sale. Pea gravel will be used in the RV parking areas. The  seasonal position will be made available starting on May 12th.  1. Review and Approve Consent Agenda Items  Review and Approve Consent Agenda Items April 27 Minutes for BOCC, DHS, &  PH and Accounts Payable  Dave Hornung moved to approve the minutes for Boards of Commissioners, Department of Public Health, and Board of Human Services on April 27th and the Accounts Payable in the amount of $156,730.38, seconded by Cory Wall. The motion passed by unanimous vote.  2. New Items  2.A Subdivision Exemption - Town of Bethune  Cory Wall moved to approve the Subdivision Exemption of 6.569 acres in the Southeast Quarter of Section 34, Township 8S, Range 45W for the Town of Bethune to purchase from B&B Hinkhouse Land, LLLP for the purpose of enlarging their water processing area, seconded by  Dave Hornung. The motion passed by unanimous vote by Stan Hitchcock.  3. Monthly Reports 3.A Clerk's April Reports  Clerk's Motor Vehicle, Driver License, Recording  ERTF Recording Report  The following reports were submitted by the Clerk and Recorder's Office, including a list of warrants that need approved by the Board of County Commissioners for the month of  April 2022 report for the County Clerk's office.  20220504  kcccommissioner_mm  Page12    APRIL  To General COUNTY 1,072.00 1,407.05 1,652.00 129.00 280.00 56.00 $ 601.93 679.50 $ 80,537.34 5,082.00 1,080.00 $ 4,539.77 54.27 1,480.00 $ 548.24 482.57 $ 13.54 5,629.00 1,319.77 1,481.74.  Tol Towns STATE 9,586.30 560.00  Warrants STATE 857.60 $ 2,027.24 $ 30.60 $  TOTAL 9,586.30 1,929.60. 560.00 1,407.05, 3,679.24 159.60 280.00 240.00 601.93 81,216.84 100,336.80 1,080.00 4,539.77 54.27 1,480.00. 548.24 482.57 28,164.30 13.54 5,629.00. 1,319.77 1,481.74 244,790.56  BURLI INGTON CITYS SALES TAX CERTIFICATES OF TITLE MISCE ELECTIONS ERTF $2STFEE ESCROW DEPOSIT DRIVERS LICENSE DUP'S (REG &1 TITLE) E-RECORDING: SURCHARGE COUNTY REVENUE (SHORT CHECKS) OVERPAYMENT MARRIAGEL LICENSE MISCELLANEOUS MOTORI VEHICLE AUTO1 TAX MVL LICENSE FEE/PERMITS RECEPTIONI MOTOR VEHICLE ROADS $1.50/$2.50F FEES SB03-103 PD/SAFETY SB09-1 1081 LATE FEES SEIBERT SALES TAX STATEL DOCUMENTARY FEE STATE SALEST TAX STRATTON SALES TAX RECEPTION RECORDING VENDORFEES REFUND GRANDT TOTAL $  $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ 244,790.56  184.00  95,254.80 $  28,164.30 $  22,486.83 $ 95,969.19 $ 126,334.54 $  222,303.73  Warrants written in MAY for APRIL  96,143.00 Colo Dept of Rev MV/LIC-ELTI PMT 28,164.30 Colo Dept of Rev Sales Tax- ELTPMT 9,586.30 City ofE Bulrington Sales Tax 13.54 Town of Stratton Sales Tax 548.24 Town of Seibert Sales Tax Colo Sec ofs State 18.00 State Treasurer- M/L $3.00 120.00 Colo Dept ofH Health- M/L $20.00 2,027.24 State Treasurer- DrLic-E ELTF PMT 560.00 ERTF $2STF FEE. Transferred outo of EBTI Payment B51231piferenc Collected VSF Paid Out 85,077.11 SOT &F R/BF Fee Paid Out ByT Treasurer 3.00 Licenses forl MARP paidi inA APR 20.00 Licenses for) MARP paidi in APR (9.00) Waiting for 3APRI Marriagel Licenses (60.00) Waiting for3 3APRI Marriage Licenses  $  137,180.62 46.00  (46.00) 0.00  Dave Hornung moved to approve the Clerk's Report as presented and pay the following listo ofElectronic Funds Transfers and Warrants for the month of April 2022 for the County Clerk'soffice, seconded by Cory Wall. The motion passed by unanimous vote by Stan  Hitchcock.  20220504  kcccommissioner_mm  Page]3    Amounts for Documents Recorded/Total Business  KITO CARSONO COUNTY COMMISSIONERSI APR2 2022 Copies In Person &E Escrow (PH) Online Credit Card Copies Documentary! Fee (DF) ERTF Funds( (ES) Escrow! Deposits (EP) Marriage Application (ML) Online- Monthly Subscription Recording Fees (RC) Recording Surcharge (EC) Totals  FUNDS TRANSFER eRecording  InPerson! less IRS 684.75 1,746.50 482.57 $ 348.00 $ 1,300.00 240.00 250.00 3,590.00 $ 174.00 $ $ 8,815.82 $  IRS 6.00 15.00 $ 3.00 S 24.00 $  Total. Escrow/Adiust 684.75 1,746.50 482.57 496.00 1,300.00 240.00 250.00 5,485.00 248.00 10,932.82  142.00 $ 1,880.00 $ 71.00 $ 2,093.00 $ 560.00  ERTF FUNDS RECORDEDI FORT THE CURRENT MONTH CURRENT MONTH ERTI FUNDS Drives Report $ CURRENT MONTH ERTI FUNDS EscrowF Pmt  496.00 (22.00) 86.00 560.00  LESS ERTF FUNDS NOTO COLLECTEDI FOR1 THE CURRENT MONTH (Outstanding! ESS $S fromr recording reports) PLUS PREVIOUSI MONTHS ERT FUNDS RECEIVEDI INC CURRENTI MONTH( (From recording copies of checks andr reports)  Cory Wall moved to approve the Clerk's April ERTF Report as presented that will transfer and pay $ 560.00 via ACH to the State Treasurer, seconded by Dave Hornung. The  motion passed by unanimous vote by Stan Hitchcock.  4. Personnel Items  4.A Orange Sheet - New Hire - Brent Carter Ambulance Reserve  Dave Hornung moved to approve the Ambulance New Hire Orange Sheet for Brent Carter as a First Responder Call Pay at $1.00 per hour and' Transfers at $80.00, seconded by Cory Wall. The motion passed by unanimous vote by Stan Hitchcock.  4.B Orange Sheet - New Hire Wyatt Bishop - Sheriff's Office  Cory Wall moved to approve the Sheriff's Office Patrol New Hire Orange Sheet for Wyatt Bishop at $20.79 per hour for Step 25 and Grade 43 with annual wage of $43,250.00 as al Non-Exempt Full Time Employee with Benefits effective May 2, 2022 with ai trial period ending November 1, 2022, seconded by Dave Hornung. The motion  passed by unanimous vote by Stan Hitchcock. 4.C Orange Sheet - New Hire . Johnathan Hayes-Jail  Dave Hornung moved to approve the Sheriff's Office Jail New Hire Orange Sheet for. Johnathan Hayes at $16.11 per hour for Step 50 and Grade 33 with annual wage of $33,500.00 as a Non-Exempt Full Time Employee with Benefits effective May 2, 2022 with a trial period ending November 1,2 2022, seconded by Cory Wall. The  motion passed by unanimous vote by Stan Hitchcock. 4.D Orange Sheet - New Hire - Kelly Alvarez-PTJail  Cory Wall moved to authorize to disregard the Sheriff's Office Jail New Hire Orange Sheet for Kelly. Alvarez, seconded by Dave Hornung. The motion passed by Dave Hornung moved to authorize the signing of an Independent Contract with Kelly Alvarez to provide part time service at the Kit Carson County Jail at $16.10 per hour effective May 4, 2022, seconded by Cory Wall. The motion passed by  unanimous vote by Stan Hitchcock.  unanimous vote by Stan Hitchcock.  20220504  kcccommissioner_mm  Page/4    4.E Orange Sheet - Raise William Sauer- Sheriff's Office  Dave Hornung moved to approve the Sheriff's Office - Patrol Raise Orange Sheet for William Sauer at $22.23 per hour for Step 25 and Grade 46 with annual wage of $46,250.00 as a Non-Exempt Full Time Employee with Benefits effective May 1, 2022, seconded by Cory Wall. The motion passed by unanimous vote by Stan  Hitchcock.  Additions:  Orange Sheet Raise - Collin Koop - G&B  Cory Wall moved to approve the Grounds & Buildings Raise Orange Sheet for Collin Koop at $23.19 per hour for Step 25 and Grade 48 with annual wage of$ 48,250.00 as an Exempt Full Time Employee with Benefits effective May 4, 2022, seconded by Dave Hornung. The motion passed by unanimous vote by Stan Hitchcock. Orange Sheet - Raise - Ruben Rodriguez- -G G&B  Dave Hornung moved to approve the Grounds & Buildings Raise Orange Sheet for Ruben Rodriguez 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 May 4, 2022, seconded by Cory  Wall. The motion passed by unanimous vote by Stan Hitchcock. The Board of County Commissioners meeting adjourned at 3:00 p.m. Submitted By: Susan Corliss, Kit Carson County Clerk & Recorder  Adjournment  May 11.2022 Date  BENE Stan Hitchcock, Chairman 0acaeiu  Nancy Gilley, Assistant DeputyCounty Clerk and Recorder  RSON Coi SEAL SOLORADO  20220504  kccommisioner_mm  Page]5