00009676 10/17/2024 8:41 AM Yuma County Recorder, BEVERLYWENGER Page 1 of 3 COMMIN R 0.00 S 0,00ST0.00D0.00  YUMA COUNTY COMMISSIONERS September 26, 2024 Minutes1  On September 26, 2024 at 8:00 a.m., the Yuma County Board of Commissioners met in regular session. Chairman Mike Leerar, Commissioner Scott Weaver, Commissioner Adam Gates, 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. Liquor License  County Administrator, Brandi Ritchey joined the Commissioners at 8:15 a.m. to present for signature the County Liquor License for Vernon Liquor LLC that was approved during the September 16, 2024 meeting. Commissioner Gates moved to approve signature on the County License. Commissioner Weaver  seconded the motion which passed by unanimous vote.  Road and Bridge  Road & Bridge Supervisor Tom Andersen and Blade Foreman Justin Lorimer joined the meeting at 8:30 a.m. Sale of Assets = Andersen reported that the pickup that was sent to Auction in Brush sold for $7,500.00. Road and Bridge is still looking for al heavy-duty vehicle to transport equipment to various Stolen Signs = The group discussed a reported incident involving the theft of a road sign. Andersen notified the sheriff's office regarding the matter. In an effort to deter further thefts, Andersen has Road Report-Lorimer reported that work is being completed all overt the county. Roads that recently have been fixed are County Road Land County Road 54, County Road FF and County Road 37, County Budget - The group discussed fuel prices and the 2025 Budget. Andersen will present is preliminary Snow Removal - The group discussed snow removal responsibilities at the courthouse and human service buildings. Historically, the road and bridge maintenance crew has handled snow removal. Andersen would like for his maintenance crew to be able to be out on the county roads removing snow. The group discussed moving snow removal to the courthouse maintenance team and will make  to provide department updates.  job sites across the county.  installed cameras in discreet locations to monitor potential incidents. Road 461 from County Road Et to Ca and County Road! 51. budget during the afternoon budget work session.  ap plan for this winter.  Human Services  The Board of County Commissioners convened as the Board of Social Services at 9:30 a.m. Human Services Director Kara Hoover, Bookkeeper Melanie Fisher and Administrative Assistant Lori Summers were present. Detailed minutes of the Board of Social Services are maintained separately by the Department of Human  Services. The Board ofCounty Commissioners reconvened at 10:30a a.m.  Minutes prepared by Brandi Ritchey: area a summary of discussions, not a verbatim account.  Page 1of3    00009676 10/17/2024 8:41 AM Yuma County Recorder, BEVERLYWENGER Page 2 of3 COMMIN R 0.00 S 0,005T0,00D0,00  Commissioner's Minutes September 26, 2024  City of! Wray  At 10:30 a.m., the Commissioners were joined by Wray City Manager, James DePue. DePue informed the Commissioners thatt the City ofWray! hask beenawardedagrant: totaling $110,000 Dand along with other funding itv will be utilized to purchase Wray EMS a new ambulance. The, group discussed the issue of old trees along County Road 35, which leads to the school and the risk they pose ifat tree were to fall. Ritchey will get bids for tree removal for the Commissioner's to review. DePue provided an update on the housing development by Hillcrest, noting that 20 units are nearing completion. The cityi is waiting fort the final plat on the subdivision  at the South end of Grant Street, which will facilitate the construction of more houses.  Yuma County Sherif's Office  At 11:00 a.m., Deputy Matt Allacher joined the Commissioners to discuss the 2025 budget and the purchase of two new patrol vehicles. Allacher provided the Commissioners with al bid for two Ford F-150 pickups with the police package, totaling $143,401.10. The group reviewed the vehicles damaged in the recent hail storm and assessed the vehicles that willl be replaced or that could be sold. The Commissioners will add this request  into the budget and will evaluate the 2025 expenses before making a final decision.  Neo Connect  At 11:30 a.m., the Commissioners were joined by members from Neo Connect. Neo Connect evaluated the fabrico datai for Yuma County and provided a mapi illustratingi the current internet accessibility for Yuma County residents. The group reviewed the map that showed current service providers and areas with limited coverage  to identity gaps and opportunities fori improvement.  Administrator's Report action:  Administrator Brandi Ritchey reviewed calls, correspondence, and presented thet following for discussionand Minutes-The Commissioners reviewed the minutes from the previous BOCCI meetings. Commissioner Gates moved to approve the minutes from the September 16, 2024 regular meeting of the Board of County Commissioners. CommissionerWeaverseconded the motion,  which passed unanimously.  esOlutions/Ordinonces/Signatures and Ratifications-  Commissioner Weaver moved to approve signature on Adam Beauprez CDMVA Monthly report. Commissioner Gates seconded the motion which passed by unanimous vote. Commissionerlerleerarmoved to designate Commissioner Weaver tos serve on CCl'sLegislative Committee on behalf of Yuma County and have Commissioner Gates as an alternate. Commissioner Gates seconded the motion which passed by unanimous vote. Commissioner Weaver moved to approve signature on the VALE Grant Application presented by Victims Advocate Angela Witte in the amount of $36,000.00. Commissioner Gates seconded the motion which passed by unanimous vote. Department Reports = The Commissioners discussed departmental updates including ETPR Administration and business undertaken by the 911 Authority Board.  Page 2of3    00009676 10/17/2024 8:41AM Yuma County Recorder, BEVERLYWENGER Page 3 of3 COMMIN R 0.00 S 0.00 ST 0.00 D0.00  Commissioner's Minutes September: 26, 2024  HR Updates - Ritchey presented an insurance proposal from CEBT. The group reviewed their plan options and discussed the benefits. The group had a thorough discussion regarding the advantages and disadvantages of transitioning from CTSI to CEBT for health insurance. After careful consideration, the board has decided to proceed with the switch to CEBT for health Commissioner Weaver made the motion to engage with CEBT for health insurance coverage. Commissioner Gates seconded the motion. The motion passed by unanimous  insurance coverage.  vote.  There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 2:00 p.m. and the group conducted a Budget Work Session. The next regular meeting of the Board of County Commissioners will be on October 15,  2024.  -  Bvonoki Rthey wBrandi Ritchey, Administrator  Mike Leerar, Chairman 45 ATTEST:  > Emi SEAL CDIORADD  Beverly Wenger, BDs  Clerk County  Page 30 of3