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UNOFFICIAL MINUTES FOR NOVEMBER 15, 2010 The Regular Meeting of the Kiowa County Commissioners was called to order at 9:00 a.m. by Chairman Rodney Brown on November 15, 2010. Brown opened the meeting with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance. Those attending were: Rodney Brown, Commissioner Donald Oswald, Commissioner Richard Scott, Commissioner Debra C. Lening, County Clerk Peggy Dunlap, Administrator Minutes from the October 28, 2010 Regular Meeting was read. Oswald made the motion, seconded by Scott, to approve the minutes as read. All Commissioners voted affirmative. Bill Dutro with the Otero Junior College Small Business Development (SBDC) in La Junta met with the Commissioners and presented an impact report for 2007, 2008 and 2009. Dutro stated that all numbers increased for 2010 but have not been finalized. SBDC helps clients in the six-county region apply for SBA loans, understand lender requirements to qualify for small business loans, prepare a business plan, connect to economic development programs, improve competitive strategies and plan for growth. There was continued discussion on the Peters Gravel Pit expansion plan. Environmental Projection Specialist Jared Ebert is requesting additional items before approving the gravel pit expansion. He is also requesting a more detailed map of the pit. The IGA (Intergovernmental Agreement) for the Homeland Security Grant was given to the County Attorney for her review. The Commissioners will discuss the IGA with Chris Sorensen when he gets back from the meeting regarding the same. There was discussion regarding CDOT signs requested by Michelle Wyckoff at mile marker 128 and 132 around Arlington. There was discussion regarding flu shots and reimbursements of the same. One voucher was pulled regarding flu shot reimbursements. DSS financials for the day care were requested and received. Some additional budget items were discussed. Per Sheriff Frazee, the 911 Dispatch budget will be increased by $2,000 for 2011. The Commissioners would like a financial statement from Dispatch before approving the increase. Undersheriff Casey Sheridan will try to get more information for the Commissioners regarding this increase. Commissioner Scott asked why Homeland Security couldn’t help with part of the 911 Dispatch expenses. Chris Sorensen discussed the matter with the Commissioners. He will check into this matter to see if anything can be done. Other budget items were discussed. Brad Jones and Michael Barningham with Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association and Rick Thompson and Kathy Worthington with Xcel Energy met with the Commissioners to field questions regarding transmission lines and their placement. Mr. Jones stated that the planning stages have not gotten to the point of making these decisions. What are being pulled up on the internet by county residents are exhibits or schematics only, not where the lines will necessarily be placed. There are ongoing studies, but nothing is set in stone at this point. Jack Wolfe and Rich Wilson with Southeast Colorado Power Association entered the meeting. Mr. Barningham stated that a letter of support or a resolution from the Commissioners would help influence the PUC’s decision making to help move forward. Tri-State and Xcel would like to have several of the counties meet together in early December to see if this project can be a cooperative plan. As the plan moves forward, there will be multiple public meetings. There will be lots of conversation before anything is completed and/or decided. There will be timelines posted on the website when the time comes to keep the public notified of meeting dates and locations. Keith Siemsen, Manager of Southeast Environmental Health, met with the Commissioners to discuss the IGA for the Provision of Environmental Health Services. Several changes were made to the IGA, removing obsolete items. The fee for 2011 has been set at $1,100. This agreement draft is for review only at this point. Two of the Road & Bridge foremen met with the Commissioners for more discussion regarding fixing or replacing the semi truck tractor that is in the shop. After much discussion, it was decided to stay with the decision to repair the tractor, as per the motion made in the last Regular Meeting. The Regular Meetings for the month of December will be the 15th and the 30th. Dennis Pearson, Director of the Department of Social Services (DSS), met with the Commissioners to present the monthly report. Medicaid paid out $133,160 in October on behalf of Kiowa County residents. Pearson stated that approximately 80% of that figure stays in Kiowa County. Pearson also presented the RESADA (Region 6 Alcohol & Drug Abuse) financial statements. There was continued discussion regarding the budget with numerous cuts being made. The Commissioners Report was presented by Administrator Dunlap. The vouchers were reviewed. Six vouchers were questioned. Vouchers were approved and signed. The Treasurer’s report was reviewed. The Clerk’s report was reviewed and filed. Oswald made the motion, seconded by Scott, to sign the AIA (American Institute of Architects) contract with Belinda Zink and Associates for the GEO (Governor’s Energy Office) Grant for the interior design of the Murdock Building project. All Commissioners voted affirmative. Oswald made the motion, seconded by Scott, to approve and sign the Windmill Saloon liquor license renewal for 2011. All Commissioners voted affirmative. The Commissioners received a letter of interest for the Hospital Board. This will be address at the Reorganization Meeting in January. The next Regular Meeting will be held November 24, 2010. With no further business, Oswald made the motion, seconded by Scott, to adjourn at 5:25 p.m. All Commissioners voted affirmative. |
