768337 Page 1 of 5 09/24/2024. 08:13 AM Fees: $0. .00 Doc Fee: Stephanie Kees, Clerk and Recorder, Teller CO  Minutes of the Proceedings of August 8, 2024  The Board of County Commissioners ofTeller County, Colorado  In attendance:  Bob Campbell, County Commissioner/Chair Dan Williams, County CommisionerVic-Chair Erik Stone, County Commissioner Ross Herzog, County Administrator Paul Hurcomb, County Attorney Kenzie Porter, Deputy Clerk & Recorder 1. 9:15 a.m. Convene in Regular Session: Teller County Centennial Building in Cripple Creek, CO. Mr. Campbell presided. Mr. Williams gave the invocation. Ms. Krystal Brown led thel Pledge of Allegiance. Minutes of Previous Meetings:  Thel Board ofCounty Commissioners ofTeller County convened inr regular session int the  Action: Mr. Williams moved, and Mr. Stone seconded, to approve the minutes oft the meeting ofthe Emergency Meeting ofthe Teller County Board ofCounty Commissioners Ratification of Board Resolution 07-31-2024(25) adopted at the Emergency Meeting. Mr. Williams moved, and Mr. Stone seconded, to ratify thel Board Resolution 07-31- 2024(25), al Resolution to Adopt a Stage II Fire Ban That Restricts Open Burning in' Teller Action: Mr. Stone moved, and Mr. Williams seconded, to approve the minutes ofthe meeting of the Teller County Board of County Commissioners on. July 25, 2024, as Action: Mr. Williams moved, and Mr. Stone seconded, that the Board approve the accounts payable run date ofJuly 30, 2024, int the amount 0f51,067,2041.A1  on July 31, 2024, as corrected. All Commissioners voted yes.  County, Colorado.  presented.. All Commissioners voted yes.  Accounts Payable:  Commissioners voted yes. Board Reports: Mr. Stone:  Commented on the upgrades and improvements to the Teller County Fairgrounds,  including the new flagpole.    768337 Page 2 of 5 09/24/2024 08:13 AM Fees: $0.00 Doc Fee: Stephanie Kees,. Clerk and Recorder, Teller, CO  Congratulated the Fair Board on the tremendous job with the County Fair; thanked everyone for attending thel Fair and noted how proud everyone is oft the 4-H1 kids. Noted that the Commissioners attended a state and local public leader forum meeting atl Newmont Mine to discuss the status oft the sale oft the mine and the future of the Hev will attend the upcoming quarterly meeting for the Central Front Range  mine.  Transportation Committee.  Mr. Williams:  Commented on how great the turnout was for the' Teller County Fair and how nice it was to see all the 4-H kids and families that came out to support the Fair. Discussed his strong opposition tol Ballot Initiative 91 that would ban hunting mountain lions and bobcats because it disregards science-based information wildlife Hel has attended multiple HOA meetings and a Wildfire Council meeting regarding the fire bans and provided ai reminder that the Stage IE Fire Ban is still in effect. Commented on code enforcement and noted that there are 180 active cases in Teller Announced that on Tuesday, August 13, there willl be a public meeting at the' Teller County Sheriff's Office regarding shooting inl Pikel National Forest. There will be a' Veterans Rally on August 17-18 and a ceremony fort the Veterans  management. County.  Memorial Wall at thel Mt. Pisgah cemetery.  Mr. Campbell:  Commented on how great iti is to see the community coming together at the Fair and thei importance oft the 4-HI Program that builds leaderships skills fort the 4-HI kids. Thanked thel Fair Board and all the volunteers, including Darian Founds, the new Thanked the Public Works, Page Construction, and County Administrator Herzog for Commented on the meeting with Newmont Mine about its plans and future. Attend the Florissant Firel Protection District pancake breakfast and the Florissant Noted that Colorado Counties, Inc. (CCI) is working with the Legislative on Ballot Initiatives 108 and 501 to see: ifa Special Session could be held to pass aj proposed tax bill tot then have the sponsor oft thosei initiatives pull them from the ballot.  CSU Extension Director. thei improvements to thel Fairgrounds. Heritage Days at the Grange.  Elected Officials Report: None Administrator's Report: Ross Herzog, County. Administrator  Commented on the' Teller County Fair and how proud hei is to see families with their  kids and community come together at the Fair.  2    768337 Page 3 of 5 09/24/2024 08:13 AM Fees: $0.00 Doc Fee: Stephanie Kees, Clerk and Recorder, Telle Co  2. Time Reserved for Department Heads: None 3. Time Reserved for the Public without an Appointment:  Mr.. Jerry. Jenkins, Teller County resident, commented on Code Enforcement and his concerns that some people can'tafford to fix their properties, and asked ift the County Mr. Williams responded and explained that the County's goal is compliance and that the Mr. Stone responded to claims that Code Enforcement is "harassment" and explained that the Codel Enforcement Officer works hard to get compliance. The County is working on ai fund toj pay for the cleanup and abatement if necessary but that this this results in liens on those properties. The goal for Codel Enforcement is tol be respectful, but firm on compliance. Mr. Campbell comments on the Code Enforcement goal of compliance. 4. Administration: Consider a resolution approving the grant agreement with the State Board of the Great Outdoors Colorado' Trust Fund for a Community Impact Grant for the completion of the Florissant Community Park Improvements.  will pay to clean up properties. County standards are minimum standards.  Presenting: Ross Herzog, County Administrator  Public Comment: None.  Action: Mr. Stone moved, and Mr. Williams seconded, to approve Resolution No. 08-08- 2024(26) al Resolution to approve the grant agreement with the State Board oft the Great Outdoors Colorado Trust Fund for a Community Impact Grant for the completion oft the Florissant Community Park Improvements Project.. All Commissioners voted yes. 5. BoCC: Consider a resolution calling an election for the voters in' Teller County to Mr. Stone explained thei reasons for this resolution regarding the County Coroner and the next resolution regarding the Surveyor. Both of these offices require special training and skills. Fewer individuals are trained and have the experience to be a Coroner or Surveyor and term limits could prevent qualified people from running for these offices. Mr. Stone also explained that neither oft the current officer holders for Coroner and Surveyor requested this ballot measure and that there is noj plan to have ballot measures to eliminate term limits for  eliminate the term limits for the' Teller County Coroner.  Presenting: Mr. Stone.  any other elected officials in' Teller County. County Attorney Hurcomb read thel Resolution.  Public Comment: None.  3    768337 Page 4 of 5 09/24/2024. 08:13 AM Fees: $0.00 Doc Fee: Stephanie Kees, Clerk and Recorder, Teller, CO  Action: Mr. Willliams moved, and Mr. Stone seconded, to approve. Resolution No. 08-08- 2024(27) al Resolution to call an election for the voters in Teller County to eliminate the term BoCC: Consider. a resolution calling an election for the voters in Teller County to  limits fort the Teller County Coroner. All Commissioners voted yes. eliminate the term limits for the' Teller County Surveyor. County Attorney Hurcomb read the resolution.  Public Comment: None. qualified tol be a Surveyor.  Mr. Stone made an additional comment on the six years of education and training tol be Action: Mr. Stone moved, and Mr. Williams seconded, to approve Resolution No. 08-08- 2024(28) al Resolution to call an election for the voters in' Teller County to eliminate the term 7. BoCC: Ratify Resolution No. 07-31-2024(25) Adopting a Stage II Fire Ban that Restricts Note: This agenda item was handled at thel beginning oft thei meeting with the review and approval oft the minutes for thel Emergency Meeting on July 31,2024. Commissioner's Business Items: Ross Herzog, County Administrator The Board duly approved the following business agenda items:  limits for the Teller County Surveyor. All Commissioners voted yes.  Open Burning in' Teller County, Colorado  1. CORE Services Plan with the Colorado Office of Children, Youth & Families. 2. Authorize thel Director Human Services to sign al Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) for 3. Professional Services Agreement (POA) with Craig Alexander with any modifications requested by the contractor and approved by the County Attorney. 4. Professional Services Agreement (POA) with Marc Rucker with any modifications requested by the contractor and approved by the County Attorney. 5. Other administrative matters received after agenda deadlines. None.  Strengthening Families Service.  4    768337 Page 5 of 5 09/24/2024 08:13 AM Fees: $0.00 Doc Fee: Stephanie Kees, Clerk and Recorder, Teller, CO  There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 10:25 a.m.  APPROVED: ATTEST:  KKEM  Robert Campbell, Chair, Board ofCounty Commissioners Sephabu Stephanie/Kees, Clerk &F Regbrder  5