BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MINUTES DECEMBER 18, 2024 Commissioner Meeting to convene with Pledge of Allegiance The Pledge of Allegiance was recited at 8:00 AM. Those present were Dave Hornung, Cory Wall, Stan Hitchcock, Jeff Cure, Nathan Keiser, Alecia Phillips, Jimmy Ripley, Britteny Paxson, Kamran Zafar, Chris Haas, Trent Schilousky, Brandon Smith, Erik Carlson, Leo Gorgens, Kelly Alvarez, Theresa Korbelik, and Susan Corliss. In-Person Schedule- - Commissioners Board Room 8:00 AM - Nathan Keiser Next Era Energy Discussion was held on the decomission date for Carousel Wind Farm; it would be based on the 10 year date from the repower project estimated at January 2036. Due to the increase of the trubines' total system height, 33 turbines would be require aj property line setback variance, one would require a transmission line setback variance, and one would require aj public road Stan Hitchcock moved to approve the conceptional site plan for Carousel Wind Farm Repower Project as presented to the Planning Commission and continue on with the pre- construction planning, seconded by Cory Wall. The motion passed by unanimous vote by Dave setback variance. Each variance is detailed in the table. Hornung. Repower 11x TureincDistancefrom Setbackl Trigger. Turbine Turbine System Property Line, ID Model Height TransmissionLine, Requested/() Setback () T-02 GE1.9-MW 535.7 T-05 GE1.9-MW 535.7 T-05 GE19-MW 535.7 T-11 GE19-MW 535.7 T-14 GE19-MW 535.7 T-16 GE1.9-MW 535.7 T-18 GE2.8-MW 548.9 T-19 GE2.8-MW 548.9 T-20 GE2.5-MW 535.7 G-22 GE1.9-MW 535.7 T-27 GE1.9-MW 535.7 T-31 GE1.9-MW 535.7 T-33 GE1.9-MW 535.7 T-33 GE1.9-MW 535.7 T-37 GE1.9-MW 535.7 T-39 GE1.9-MW 535.7 T-43 GE1.9-MW 535.7 T-45 GE1.9-MW 535.7 Variance Distance Reasonf forv Variance Request 185.4 Participating! landownery properlyl lines setback overlapped! by 185.4feet. 124.5 Participating! landowner property lines setback overlapped by1 124.5feet. 233.5 Paricipatingk landowner property! lines setback overlappedby2 233.5feel. Paricipatingl landowner propertyl lines selback 75 overlappedb by7.5leet 20.0 Participatingl landownerp propertly lines setback overlappedby2 20.0feel Participating! landownerp property! lines selback 43.5 overlapped! by 43.5feet. Participating! landownerp propertyl lines setback 221.4 overlappedby2 221.4feel. Participating! landownerp property! lines setback 79.1 overlapped! by7 79.1 feet 339.2 Participating! landownerp propertyl lines setback overlappedb by 339.2feet. Wrayt toE Burlington2 230WVb transmissioni line (13.1) easements setback overlappedh by 13.1feet Non-leased propertyl lines setback overlapped 132.2 by1 132:2feet. Propertyo owners are participatinginthe Projecty witha adjacent properly leased for windenergy production. Participating! landownerp properlyl lines setback 140.9 overappedb by 140.9feel. 330.8 Participating! landownerp propertyli lines setback overlapped! by 330.8feel. Participatingl landownerp propertyl lines setback 22.5 overlapped! by 225feet 151.8 Participatingl landownerp property! lines setback overlappedb by 151.8feel 32.7 Participatingk landownerp propertyl lines setback overlappedb by 32.7feel 21.4 Participating! landownerp propertyl lines setback overlappedb by21.4feet 320.4 Participating! landownerp propertyl lines setback overlappedb by 320.4feet. Road 350.3 411.2 302.2 528.2 515.7 492.2 327.5 469.8 196.5 522.6 403.5 394.8 204.9 513.2 383.9 503.0 514.3 215.3 20241218 Board of County Commissioners- Minutes Page 1of10 Kit Carson County Conditional Use Permit Application Carousel IWind Repower Project Turbine Distancefrom Setback Trigger- Property Line, Transmission Line, Requested (A) Road (t) 408.7 431.6 200.1 507.5 213.2 498.8 465.8 490.8 336.6 340.7 249.8 383.9 411.3 375.4 232.7 336.3 511.6 433.9 463.8 Repower Turbine Turbine ID Model 11x System Height Setback (f) Variance Distance 127.0 104.1 335.6 28.2 322.5 36.9 69.9 44.9 199.1 195.0 285.9 151.8 124.4 160.3 303.0 199.4 24.1 101.8 71.9 Reason for Variance Request Participating! landowner property! line: setback overlapped! by 127.0f feet. Participatingl landowner property line setback overlapped by 104.1 feet. Participating landowner properly line setback overlapped by 335.6f feetl. Participating landownerp property line setback overlapped by 28.21 feet. Participating! landowner property line setback overlapped by 322.5 feet. Participating! landowner property line setback overlapped! by 36.9f feet. Participating landowner property line setback overlapped! by 69.9f feet. Participating! landowner property line setback overlapped by 44.9f feet. Participating landowner properlyl line setback overlapped by 199.1f feet. Participating! landowner properlyl line setback overlapped by 195.0f feet. Participating landowner properly! line setback overlapped by 285.9f feet. Participating landowner property line setback overlapped by 151.8f feet. Participating landowner property line setback overlapped by 124.4f feet. Participating landowner property line setback overlapped by 160.3f feet. Participating landowner propertly line setback overlapped by; 303.0f feet. Participating landowner properly line setback overlapped by 199.4f feet County Road 59 setback overlapped by 24.1 feet. Participating landowner propertyl line setback overlapped by 101.8f feet. Non-leased propertyl line setback overlapped by71.9feet. Property owners are participating in the Projecty with other property leased for winde energy production. T-47 GE1.9-MW 535.7 T-48 GE1.9-MW 535.7 T-50 GE1.9-MW 535.7 T-54 GE1.9-MW 535.7 T-56 GE1.9-MW 535.7 T-59 GE1.9-MW 535.7 T-65 GE1.9-MW 535.7 T-66 GE1.9-MW T-67 GE1.9-MW 535.7 T-71 GE1.9-MW 535.7 T-72 GE1.9-MW 535.7 T-74 GE1.9-MW 535.7 T-76 GE1.9-MW 535.7 T-78 GE1.9-MW 535.7 T-79 GE1.9-MW 535.7 T-81 GE1.9-MW 535.7 T-83 GE1.9-MW 535.7 T-85 GE1.9-MW 535.7 T-86 GE1.9-MW 535.7 535.7 Cory Wall moved to approve the setback variances for the 35 turbine locations as listed above for the Carousel Wind LLC Repower Project, seconded by Stan Hitchcock. The motion passed by unanimous vote by Dave Hornung. 20241218 Board of County Commissioners Minutes Page 2 of10 8:30 AM - Michelle Shook Apex Clean Energy tol lock down the trailers with the LiDAR units. Michelle Shook and Marc Sydnor answered ai few questions on compensation. Ity was suggested Stan Hitchcock moved to approve the variance for APEX Clean Energy - Bobcat, LLC MET Tower tol be located in Section 20, township 9 South, Range 45 West with a setback variance from the 500' to 260' from County Road R and 318' from the nearest property as approved by the Planning Commission, seconded by Cory Wall. The motion passed by unanimous vote by Dave Hornung. Cory Wall moved to approve Permit #24-010 Land Use change to Industrial for Apex Clean Energy Bobcat LLC to construct a meteorological (MET) tower located in Section 20, township 95 South, Range 45 West with the above setback variance as approved by the Planning Commission, seconded by Stan Hitchcock. The motion passed by unanimous vote by Davel Hornung. Stan Hitchcock moved to approve the variance for APEX Clean Energy Bobcat, LLCLIDAR tol be located in Section 20, township 9 South, Range 45 West with as setback variance from the 500' to 111' from County Road R and 70' from the nearest property as approved by the Planning Commission, seconded by Cory Wall. The motion passed by unanimous vote by Dave Hornung. Cory Wall moved to approve Permit #24-011 Land Use change to Industrial for Apex Clean Energy Bobcat LLC for a LiDAR to be located in Section 20, township 9 South, Range 45 West with the above setback variance as approved by the Planning Commission, seconded by Stan Stan Hitchcock moved to approve Permit #24-012 Land Use change to Industrial for Apex Clean Energy Lynx Wind LLC to construct a meteorological (MET) tower located in Section 9, township 10 South, Range 45 West as approved by the Planning Commission, seconded by Cory Cory Wall moved to approve Permit #24 -013 Land Use change to Industrial for Apex Clean Energy Lynx Wind LLC for a LiDAR to be located in Section 9, township 10 South, Range 45 West as approved by the Planning Commission, seconded by Stan Hitchcock. The motion passed Stan Hitchcock moved to approve Permit #24-014 Land Use change to Industrial for Apex Clean Energy Lynx Wind LLC to construct ai meteorological (MET) tower located in Section 25, township 10 South, Range 45 West as approved by the Planning Commission, seconded by Cory Hitchcock. The motion passed by unanimous vote by Dave Hornung. Wall. The motion passed by unanimous vote by Dave Hornung. by unanimous votel by Dave Hornung. Wall. The. motion passed by unanimous vote by Dave Hornung. 9:00 AM- Collin Koop Grounds & Buildings Bids/Quotes: Western States Fire Protection presented a detailed quote oft the fire defense system that needs to be repaired at the fairgrounds. The total bill is $25,894 (not including sales tax); the valve that needs tol be replaced is $17,586.00 ofthe quote. Collin will 21st Century - John Deere snowplow to attach to the Skid Steer bid - $2,665.00- Accepted for 2025 Showman Supplies Quotation # 1115467 Lights for Ferris John Deere 1 mower bid listed last week: Collin was given permission to order for ask more questions and other options. Wheel - $8,118.00 - Accepted for 2025 2025 Budget & delivery. Parts for the new water truck that R&B District 1 is building for the fairgrounds were discussed; purchases will be billed to Grounds & Buildings. They are working on making the water 20241218 Board of County Commissioners Minutes Page 3 of10 tank on skids, sO it can be removed and stored during the winter and use the vehicle as a flatbed in the winter. Grounds and Building staff assignments were discussed. See the Board of Human Services Agenda and minutes. 10:30 AM-S Scott Stinnett - Fair Book Preview printers on the new size and formatting forj prices. 9:30 AM-I DHS-I Monthly Financials Aj presentation on the size of the print material for the fairbook and the estimated size oft the book was discussed. The list of advertisements was reviewed as well. Scott will check with some 11:00 AM-] Brianne Harlow - Terragenesis LLC-] Biosolid Application Bob and Brianne Harlow introduced their company, Terragenesis LLC, to the board. Explaining their process of biosolid application that could be used during the Bethune water treatment upgrade and expansion project. They are planning on bidding for the project coming up next year. 11:00 AM-Jeff Cure- - County Attorney The resolution for signing at the closing oft the sale ofKit Carson County ground was presented to be added to the agenda. Continued discussion was held on Quad Billing and reports of older bills being sent to county residents. He is working the the resolution for the model traffic code that will be updated in Reorg. He will review the gun carry policy but does not think it needs tol be changed. Longhorns are being reported out again. 12:00 PM-I Lunch - Courthouse Christmas Potluck The Board of County Commissioners recessed at 12:00 PM returning at 1:00 PM. Everyone enjoyed the Courthouse Christmas Potluck. Those present for the afternoon session were Cory Wall, Dave Hornung, Stan Hitchcock, Jeff Cure, Theresa Korbelik, and Susan Corliss; along with many other courthouse staff members throughout the lunch time. 1:30 PM - Department of Public Health & Environment- Purchase Order Only See the Board of] Public Health agenda and minutes. BUSINESS MEETING: 2:13PM 1. Review and Approve Consent Agenda Items 1.A Approve minutes for the December 11th -] BOCC, Dept. Heads, & PH and Accounts Payable Correspondence: 2025 KCC. Royalty Thank You- Royalty Cory Wall moved to approve the December 11th minutes for Board of County Commissioners, Board ofPublic Health, and Department Heads, and to pay the Accounts Payable in the amount of $86,614.35, seconded by Stan Hitchcock. The motion passed by unanimous vote by Dave Hornung. 20241218 Board of County Commissioners- Minutes Page 4 of10 2. New Items 2.A 2025 Budget Year Certification ofLevies and Revenues - Administration Stan Hitchcock moved to approve the 2025 Budget Year Certification ofLevies and Revenues, seconded by Cory Wall. The motion passed by unanimous vote by Dave Hornung. 2.B ValueWest, Inc Contract- Commercial Appraiser- - $33,720 - Assessor Cory Wall moved to authorize signing the Professional Services Agreement between the KCC Assessor and ValueWest in the amount of $2,810.00 per month not to exceed $33,720.00: for the reappraisal of commercial property in Kit Carson County from January 1, 2025, to December 31, 2025, seconded by Stan Hitchcock. The motion passed by unanimous vote by Dave Hornung. 2.C. Authorization to Apply for 2025 EMPG Grant-] Emergency Manager The authorization forms are to allow OEM to apply for the 2025 EMPG-LEMS grant to reimburse salary and benefit expenses as well as operating costs with a county match of 50%. The State ofColorado Division ofHomeland Security & Emergency Management is changing the process and having signatures authorized before the application process. The application Stan Hitchcock moved to authorize signing the signature authorization forms and agreement to prepare effective January 1,2025, to December 31, 2025, for the 2025 EMPG- LEMS grant application, seconded by Cory Wall. The motion passed by unanimous vote by 2.D Stellar Programming & Consulting, Inc - Scale House Ticketing & Invoicing $29,257- will be completed after these signature authorizations are approved. Dave Hornung. Landfill This design proposal is for a Stellar ScaleTech Web App, Scale House Ticketing & Invoicing Initialze and Configure. This new scale system's primary functionality is to create scale house tickets and invoices, plus recorded payment and manage related tasks. It will interface with the scale sO weights can be automatically recored on to scale tickets; it provides efficient processing by exporting data into Quick Books accounting software. It will replace the existing software system with new web-based application that can be accessed anytime Stan Hitchcock moved to authorize signing the Stellar Programming & Consulting, Inc. contract for the Stellar ScaleTech web app for a one-time cost of $19,297.00 and annual recurring services cost of$9,960.00 for at total contract first year cost of $29,257.00 to be paid in. January 2025, seconded by Cory Wall. The motion passed by unanimous vote by Dave through an internet connection. Hornung. 2.E. Annual BOCC Board Appointments - Letters Returned *1-Year Appointment - Donna Shaver - Arbitrator of Property Valuation Disputes *6-Year Appointment - Dallas Saffer- - Flagler Cemetery Board *3-Year Appointment - Allen Charles Kit Carson County Fair Board *3-Year Appointment - Jarrod Bessire Kit Carson County Fair Board 20241218 Board of County Commissioners Minutes Page 5of10 Cory Wall moved to reappoint Donna Shaver to a 1-Year Appointment expiring December 31, 2025, as the Arbitrator of Property Valuation Disputes that she is currently serving as, seconded by Stan Hitchcock. The motion passed by unanimous vote by Dave Stan Hitchcock moved to reappoint Dallas Saffer to a 6-Year Appointment expiring December 31, 2031, to the Flagler Cemetery Board that he is currently serving on, seconded Cory Wall moved to reappoint Allen Charles to a 3-Year Appointment expiring December 31, 2027, to the Kit Carson County Fair Board that he is currently serving on, seconded by Stan Hitchcock. The motion passed by unanimous vote by Dave Hornung. Stan Hitchcock moved to reappoint Jarrod Bessire to a 3-Year Appointment expiring December 31, 2027, to the Kit Carson County Fair Board that he is currently serving on, seconded by Cory Wall. The motion passed by unanimous vote by Dave Hornung. Hornung. by Cory Wall. The motion passed by unanimous vote by Dave Hornung. 3. Monthly Reports 3.A November Financials - Administration Cory Wall moved to confirm thel November Admin Financials as presented, seconded by Stan Hitchcock. The motion passed by unanimous vote by Dave Hornung. 3.B November CAPP & CWCP Reports - Administration Stan Hitchcock moved to confirm the October CAPP & CWCP Monthly Report as presented, seconded by Cory Wall. The motion passed by unanimous vote by Dave Hornung. 3.C November Carousel Report- - Administration Income and Expense Report- Nov 2024 11/1/20241 through1 11/30/2024 Calegory 12/12/2024 11/1/2024- 11/30/2024 29.95 0.50 30.45 30.45 30.45 106.02 276.00 382.02 22.95 22.95 0.90 2.90 12.40 14,40 200.00 200.00 214.40 619.37 619.37 580.92 Page1 INCOME INCOME Sales- 01-800KS Non-Taxable TOTAL Sales-Non-Taxable TOTALI TOTAL INCOME INCOME EXPENSES EXPENSE Printing Expenses Website TOTALA Duesks Subsc. ProMerchant TOTAL DuesSubsc Personnel Payroll Taxes FAMUI Medicare TOTALF Payroll Taxes Wages ParkN Maintenance TOTALI Wages TOTAL Personnel TOTAL EXPENSE TOTALE EXPENSES OVERALLTOTAL Expenses Cory Wall moved to confirm the November 2024 Carousel Report as presented, seconded by Stan Hitchcock. The motion passed by unanimous vote by Dave Hornung. 20241218 Board of County Commissioners Minutes Page 6 of10 4. Purchase Orders 4.A Void PO#24-00490 - Amazon $83.59-IT Protection Plan was not charged Stan Hitchcock moved to approve voiding Purchase Order #24-00490 for bookkeeping reasons, seconded by Cory Wall. The motion passed by unanimous vote by Dave Hornung. 4.B Void PO#24-00580 - Amazon - Microsoft Surface Pro 8-IT Replaced with PO#24-00587- Amazon - Microsoft Surface Pro -IT Cory Wall moved to approve voiding Purchase Order #24-00580 for bookkeeping reasons to be replaced by PO#24-00587, seconded by Stan Hitchcock. The motion passed by unanimous vote by Dave Hornung. 4.C PO#24-00587 - Amazon - Microsoft Surface Pro 9-$910 -1 for Clerk-IT Cory Wall moved to approve Purchase Order #24-00587 for the IT Department to Amazon for a Surface Pro 9 for the Clerk & Recorder: for at total cost of$910.00, seconded by Stan Hitchcock. The motion passed by unanimous vote by Dave Hornung. Notification of] Public Hearing for Land Use Permit for Carousel II Wind Project MET/SODAR Tower- - for mineral rights owned by Kit Carson County FYI: Additions: Subdivision Exemption - Burlington GolfClub Cory Wall moved to approve the Subdivision Exemption Permit #23-005 for the Burlington GolfCourse of. .79-acre tract in the Southeast Quarter of Section 24, Township 8S, Range 44W at the west end of Snead Drive as submitted from the Planning Commission, seconded by Stan Hitchcock. The motion passed by unanimous vote by Dave Hornung. Subdivision Exemption - Logan T. Minor & Erin O'Donnell Stan Hitchcock moved to approve Subdivision Exemption Permit #23-006 for Logan T. Minor & Erin O'Donnell of 12.09 +/- acres tract in SW Qtr Section 6 Township 8S Range 47W fora a new homestead as submitted from the Planning Commission, seconded by Cory Wall. The motion passed by unanimous vote by Dave Hornung. Road Easement - Steve and Christine Kramer SW Qtr Section 1 Township 71 Range 45. - Electrical Line Cory Wall moved to approve the Road Easement for Steve and Christine Kramer to run an electrical line under County Road GG, seconded by Stan Hitchcock. The motion passed by unanimous vote by Dave Hornung. Resolution 24-056- - Authorization to sign Stratton Transfer Site land sale Stan Hitchcock moved to adopt Resolution 24-056 authorizing the sale of certain real property, seconded by Cory Wall. The motion passed by unanimous vote by Dave Hornung. 20241218 Board of County Commissioners- Minutes Page 7of10 RESOLUTION NO. 24-056 RESOLUTION, AND ORDER OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF THE COUNTY OF KIT CARSON. AND STATE OF COLORADO. STATE OF COLORADO COUNTY OF KIT CARSON )ss. ) Atar regular meeting oft the Board of County Commissioners of Kit Carson County, Colorado, held at the courthouse in Burlington on Wednesday the 18"h day ofl December 2024, there were present: David L. Hornung Cory Wall. Stan Hitchcock. Chairman Commissioner Commissioner Susan Corliss.. County Clerk Theresa Korbelik... County Administrator When the following proceedings, among others, were had and done, to-wit: ARESOLUTION. AUTHORIZING THE: SALE OF CERTAIN REAL: PROPERTY. WHEREAS, the County of Kit Carson int the State of Colorado is now the owner ofan interest in and to the following described real estate situate in the County ofK Kit Carson and State of Colorado, to-wit: The Southeast Quarter oft the Southeast Quarter (SE4SE4) of Section Twenty- three (23), and the Northeast Quarter of the Northeast Quarter (NE4NE4) of Section Twenty-six (26), in Township! Eight (8) South, Range Forty-seven (47), West of the Sixth Principal Meridian, as shown by that Plat of record in Book 547 WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of the County of Kit Carson, State of Colorado, held an auction for the above described real estate on November 19, 2024; and WHEREAS, Brian Jeffery Hornung and Melissa Lynn Hornung offered the highest bid for the property in the amount of $75,000.00, and thel Board of County Commissioners oft the NOW,THEREFORE, ITI IS HEREBY ORDERED by the Board of County Commissioners oft the County of Kit Carson and State of Colorado that the above offer for the above described land and real estate be accepted on the terms and conditions oft the said offer. ITISFURTHER ORDERED by the Board of County Commissioners of the County of Kit Carson and State of Colorado that David L. Hornung, the Chairman of the Board of County Commissioners, is hereby appointed the Commissioner to sell and convey the right, title, and interest in the above described land and real estate belonging tot the said County and is authorized to sign and execute on behalf oft the said County and on behalf of the Board, such conveyance as isr required by law to effect the transfer of the: same, and is further authorized to deliver the above referred to conveyance to Brian Jeffery Hornung and Melissa Lynn Hornung, as joint tenants, atl Page 891 of the Kit Carson County, Colorado, records; County of Kit Carson, State ofColorado, accepted the high bid. 20241218 Board of County Commissioners Minutes Page 8 of10 RESOLUTION NO.24-056 whose address is 29477 County Road W, Stratton, Colorado 80836, upon the exchange oft the real estate offered, and that the said conveyance be without warranty oft title conveying all oft the right, title, and interest of the said County ofk Kit Carson in the State of Colorado, and oft the Board of County Commissioners oft the County ofKit Carson in the State of Colorado, and of David L. Hornung, Chairman oft the said Board, hereby authorized to execute and deliver the conveyance thereto. PASSED AND ADOPTED at Burlington, Colorado this 18h day ofDecember, 2024. Motion made by. Stan Htchceck seconded by. Poryhlall Motion carried by unanimous vote of_ Dae Hornung MMO David L. Hornung, County Board Chairman 40 ORADO Cory Wall, M Stan Hitchcock, County Commissioner I, Susan Corliss, Clerk and Recorder in and for the County of Kit Carson in the State of Colorado, do hereby certify that the "Order and Resolution" oft the Board of County Commissioners of the County of Kit Carson and State of Colorado, as recited in the within and foregoing Deed, and as affecting the property described therein, is ai full, true, and complete copy oft the same as it remainsi in file and ofrecord among the proceedings of the aforesaid Board of County Commissioners of the County of Kit Carson and State of Colorado, and in my office. WITNESS my hand and the seal of the said County at Burlington, Kit Carson County, Colorado, this 18th day of December, 2024. ATTEST: Aunalastio Susan Corliss, County Clerk 20241218 Board of County Commissioners Minutes Page 9 of10 November HUTF Reports The Board of County Commissioners reviewed the November HUTF reports from the Treasurer for the money from the State providing the county with a total of $224,428.21 for the month of] November, which is an increase of $11,655.53 from November of 2024, for a Year- to-Date total of $2,895,781.70. The meeting adjourned at 2:301 PM Adjournment Submitted By: Susan Corliss, Kit Carson County Clerk & Recorder Cr DMK David L. Hornung, Chairman dusar Corlss Susan Corliss, County Clerk and Recorder December 23,2024 Date SEAL OLORADO 20241218 Board of County Commissioners Minutes Page 10 of10