ELIZABETH COLORADO TOWN OF ELIZABETH BOARD OF TRUSTEES BOARDOFTRUSTES = RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS November 12, 2024 CALL TO ORDER The Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Town of Elizabeth was called to order on Tuesday, November 12, 2024, at 7:01 p.m. by Mayor Tammy Payne. ROLL CALL Mayor Tammy Payne, Mayor Pro Tem Linda Secrist, and Trustees Loren Einspahr, Barb McGinn, Joe Belongia, and Michael Schroder were present. Trustee Marianne Mayer-Opl was absent. Also present were Town Administrator Patrick Davidson, Town Clerk Michelle Oeser, Assistant Public Works Director James McErnie, Police Chief. Jeff Engel, Community Development Director Zach Higgins, Finance Officer Hannah Bruce, and Town Attorney Corey Hoffmann. There was a quorum to do business. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE PUBLIC COMMENT AGENDA CHANGES Mayor Payne led the Board in the Pledge of Allegiance. Angela Ternus-1 Town of Elizabeth Resident. No agenda changes from the Administration. No agenda changes by the Board. Agenda set. CONSENT AGENDA 1. Minutes of the Regular Meeting of October 22, 2024 Motion by Trustee Einspahr, seconded by Trustee Belongia, to accept the Consent Agenda as The vote of those Trustees present was 6 in favor and 0 opposed. The motion passed Mayor Payne closed the Regular Meeting and opened the Public Hearing at 7:04 p.m. presented. unanimously. PUBLIC HEARING 2. Proposed 2025 Budget Mr. Davidson and Ms. Bruce provided a Staff report. PO Box 159, 151 S. Banner Street - Elizabeth, Colorado 80107-( (303) 646-4166 - Fax: (303) 646-9434 . www.townoelabelhong ELIZABETH COLORADO TOWN OF ELIZABETH BOARD OF TRUSTEES Mayor Payne opened the Public Hearing to public comment. Angela Ternus -Town of Elizabeth Resident. Paul Schwartzkopf- - Town of Elizabeth Resident. Mayor Payne closed the Public Hearing and entered the Regular Meeting at 7:43 p.m. NEW BUSINESS 3. Discussion and possible direction on the Proposed 2025 Budget Mr. Davidson answered questions and discussion with the Board followed. 4. Discussion regarding Main Street Archway Sign Bids Mr. Higgins provided a Staff report. The Board directed Mr. Higgins to wait and revisit the proposed project in 2025. 5. Discussion and possible action on approval of the application for DOLA Peace Officer Behavioral Health Support and Community Partnership Grant Chief Engel provided a Staff report. Motion by Trustee Belongia, seconded by Trustee McGinn, to approve the application for the DOLA Peace Officer Behavioral Health Support and Community Partnership Grant. Byaroll call vote, the vote of those Trustees present was 6 in favor and 0 opposed. The motion passed unanimously. MANAGEMENT REPORTS Town Administrator Patrick Davidson: Mr. Davidson did not have anything to add. Chief of Police. Jeff Engel: Background investigations have been completed for three officer candidates. Two additional police officer applications have been received. An auto/pedestrian crash has been referred to the District Attorney's Office. An auto theft case has been referred to the District Attorney's Office. The officer-involved shooting from October 15th, is still under investigation. Sergeant Allen attended the Colorado Springs SWAT school. Officer Tucker completed her 40 hours of Peer Support Training and is the new Officers Tucker and Lamas will attend a newi two-day detective school in Elizabeth Police Officers did an outstanding, job during the snowstorm. Wellness Coordinator. Commerce City. PO Box 159, 151 S. Banner Street- Elizabeth, Colorado 80107-( (303) 646-4166 Fax: (303) 646-9434 wwwrowolelpopethorg ELIZABETH COLORADO TOWN OF ELIZABETH BOARD OF TRUSTEES The Elbert County Sheriff's Office has extended an invitation tot test for their SWAT team to the Elizabeth Police Department. Chief Engel is starting work on the Annual Report. Chief Engel discussed Proposition 130. The Elizabeth Police Department shared condolences to the Golden Police Department for the on-duty death of Officer Evan Dunn. Community Development Director Zach Higgins: Mr. Higgins informed the Board that the PROST Open House meeting will be on Mr. Higgins and Ms. Cramer attended the DOLA Main Street Managers' Summit. Mr. Higgins was awarded Colorado Main Street Manager of the Year. Elizabeth Main Street was voted Colorado Main Street of the Year. December 11th at the Elizabeth High School Cafetorium. Assistant Public Works Director James McErnie: Mr. McErnie thanked the community for their patience throughout the recent snowstorm. Town Clerk Michelle Oeser: Update on the unofficial election totals. Discussion on the success of the Town's drive-in Movie Night. STUDENT LIAISON REPORT Mr. Sherlock provided the Board with a written report. Mr. Sherlock read his report into the record. Discussion on the Christmas Lighting Contest. BOARD OF TRUSTEE REPORTS Ward 1-N No report Ward 2 - No report help out our neighbors. the snowstorm. Ward 3 - Trustee Belongia said it was great to walk around during the snowstorm to Mayor Payne said it was heartwarming to see neighbors out helping each other during MINUTES 6. Minutes of the Historic Advisory Board Regular Meeting of October 7, 2024. EXECUTIVE SESSION Motion by Mayor Payne, seconded by Trustee Einspahr, to adjourn the Regular Meeting at 8:50 PO Box 159, 151 S. Banner Street - Elizabeth, Colorado 80107-( (303)646-4166 - Fax: (303) 646-9434 . www.ownoelpopethorg ELIZABETH COLORADO TOWN OF ELIZABETH BOARD OF TRUSTEES p.m. and enter into an Executive Session to consider personnel matters, pursuant to C.R.S. $24- 6-402 (4)(f) regarding the Town Administrator review, and to hold a conference with the Town's attorney to receive legal advice regarding any issues arising from the from consideration of Town Administrator's review pursuant to C.R.S. S 24-6-402/4)(b). The vote of those Trustees present was unanimously in favor. Motion carried. Motion by Trustee Belongia, seconded by Trustee Schroder, to adjourn the Executive Session The vote oft those Trustees present was unanimously ini favor. Motion carried. and return to the Regular Meeting at 9:47 p.m. ADIOURNMENT Motion by Trustee Belongia, seconded by Trustee McGinn, to adjourn the meeting at 9:47 p.m. The vote of those Trustees present was unanimously in favor. Motion carried. Ppad Town Clerk Michelle Oeser Pn B SEAL A ee COUNTY co PO Box 159, 151 S. Banner Street - Elizabeth, Colorado 80107-( (303) 646-4166 Fax: (303) 646-9434 wwtownolelpobethor