00009682 12/11/20241 9:10AM Yuma County Recorder, BEVERLY WENGER Page 1 of 3 COMMIN R 0.00 S 0,00ST 0.00D0.00 YUMA COUNTY COMMISSIONERS November14,2024 Minutes+ On November 14, 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. Road and Bridge provide department updates. Road & Bridge Supervisor Tom Andersen and Blade Forman. Justin Lorimer joined the meeting at 8:30 a.m. to Storm Policies = During the recent storm, Andersen noted several complaints regarding inadequate snow removal and muddy road conditions. The Road and Bridge crews follow a prioritized snow removal policy, addressing AI roads first, followed by B roads, and finally Croads. The group reviewed the current job description for Grader Operators. The Commissioners noted some changes that they would like to be made along with the snow day policy. Ritchey will prepare and amended snow day Sale of Assets = Andersen will be taking the following items to the Brush Auction in December; two 1983 Chevy Dump Trucks, a 2002 Chevy Pickup, various saddle tanks for diesel, three air compressors Mowing Report - Mowing for the season is nearing completion. The maintenance will re-mow areas policy for the Commissioners to review. and used truck tires. that have seen al lot ofr new growth and touch-ups willl be done asi needed. Efficiencies - The group reviewed the current efficiencies fori the blade crew. Human Services The Board of County Commissioners convened as the Board of Social Services at 9:30 a.m. Human Services Director Karal Hoover, Administrative Assistant Lori Summers, Income Maintenance Supervisor Dalene Rogers, Child Welfare & Adult Protection Supervisor Hollie Hillman and Bookkeepers Melanie Fisher and Kim Langley were present. Detailed minutes of the Board of Social Services are maintained separately by the Department of Human Services. The Board of County Commissioners reconvened at 11:00 a.m. Office of Emergency Management At 11:00 a.m. the Commissioners heard a department update from Yuma County Emergency Manager Jake Rockwell. Among other topics discussed were fire, weather, public health and safety. Rockwell has begun drafting emergency plans for Early Childhood Care Facilities in Yuma County along with working with partnering agencies that oversee daycare operations in Yuma County. There is also work being done onan Animal Evacuation Plan withi the help of Kenny Rodgers. Minutes prepared by Brandi Ritchey area a summary of discussions, nota av verbatim account. Page 1of3 00009682 12/11/2024 9:10 AM Yuma County Recorder, BEVERLYWENGER Page 2 of3 COMMIN RO.00S0.00STO 0.00 D0.00 Minutes Commissioner's November 14, 2024 Yuma County Treasurer At 11:30 the Commissioners were joined by Yuma County Treasurer, Chrystal Hammond. Hammond gave many updates including Tax Collection, Tax Liens and al Public Trustee report. There was a tax sale conducted on November 12, during which Yuma County had a total of 192 parcels available. Out of these, 150 parcel were included int the online tax sale; however, one parcel was retracted due to an erroneous sale. A1 total of 99 parcels were sold, generating $71,852.55 in revenue. Additionally, 42 mineral rights were purchased by landowners with first rights of refusal totaling $2,167.96 in revenue. Administrator's Report discussion and action: At 1:00 p.m. Administrator Brandi Ritchey reviewed calls, correspondence, and presented the following for Minutes-The Commissioners reviewed the minutes from the previous BOCCmeetings. Commissioner Gates moved to approve the minutes from the October 30, 2024 regular meeting oft the Board of County Commissioners. CommissionerWeaverseconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Corespondence-Pichey: shared recent correspondence including details about an upcoming RRWCD meeting, a budgeted ambulance reimbursement request from the City of Yuma, and a quote for electronic recycling. The group discussed how to go about gathering the recycled items. Ritchey presented the Commissioners al bid fori tree removal and discussed budget requests for 2025. Commissioner Weaver moved to approve the budgeted reimbursement request for Yuma Ambulance Service for $11,903.45 to be paid out of 01-403. Commissioner Gates seconded Commissioner Weaver moved to approve the Electronic Recycling quote from PCI Disposal. Commissioner Gates seconded the motion, which passed by unanimous vote. Commissioner Weaver moved to approve the quote from Thompsons Tree Service for $50,250.00: fort the 2025 budget year. Thec cost will be expended from Fund 09. Commissioner Commissioner Weaver moved to approve the purchase of two pickups for $141,601.10 and one transport vehicle for $78,800.00 for the sheriff's office. This purchase is for the 2025 budget year. The purchase will pe expended from Fund 20. Commissioner Gates seconded HR Updates - Ritchey provided the commissionerswith updates on HRI matters, focusing on the Yuma County Handbook policies, specifically the pre-employment drug screen and snow day policies. Ritchey is going to reach out to other counties regarding their drug screen policies and will revise the snow day policy for the commissioners' review at their next meeting. Additionally, Ritchey reported that she has completed the Ordinance concerning SB: 24-131, which addresses the carrying offirearms in public buildings, and has sent it to the county attorney for review. She expects to present the the motion which passed by unanimous vote. Gates seconded the motion which passed by unanimous vote. the motion. The motion passed by unanimous vote. ordinance for its first reading during the upcoming BOCC meeting. Page 2of3 00009682 12/11/2024 9:10 AM Yuma County Recorder, BEVERLYY WENGER Page 3 of 3 COMMIN R 0.00 S 0.00 ST 0.00 D 0.00 Commissioner's Minutes November: 14, 2024 There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 2:00 p.m. and the group conducted a Budget Work Session The next regular meetings of the Board of County Commissioners will be on November 27, 2024. Rhy Ritchey, Adminigtritor Leerar, Chairman mi SEAL COLORADO ATTEST: Baghumed Beverly' Wenger, County Clèrk Page 3of3