January 10, 2023 Minutes

Town of Kiowa Board of Trustees Regular Monthly Meeting Minutes

January 1O, 2023- 7pm

Call to Order

The regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Town of Kiowa was called to order on January 10, 2023, at 7:00 PM by Director Howard.

Roll Call

Present: Director Baillie Wineland, Director Andy Lowry, Director Josh Baker, Director Terry Howard and Director Jonathon Shafer. The Town of Kiowa had a quorum to conduct business. 

Absent: Mayor Rick Kolm and Mayor Pro Tem Trevor Smith 

Also present were Town Administrator, Kimberly Boyd, Town Clerk, Tasha Chevarria and Town Counsel, Ruth Borne.

Agenda Consent

Director Shafer made the motion to approve the agenda. Director Lowry seconded, and the motion carried 4-0 with no discussion.

Staff Reports

1. Mayor
2. Board of Trustees
   None
3. Town Attorney
   None.
4. Town Administrator
   Ms. Boyd informed the Board of the numerous issues regarding ice on the south curb line of the main drag through town. Ms. Boyd gave grant update to the Board regarding the resubmission of the well project to DOLA in the first submission period of 2023, the Energy Audit request submitted to the State Energy Office for the town facilities and Authority facilities.
5. Public Works
   None.
6. Code Enforcement
   First quarter report due in March.

Public Comment

None.

Consent Items

1. Approval of minutes from December 2022 BOT Monthly Meeting
   Director Howard advised a correction was needed to the January 5, 2023, special meeting minutes regarding Director Shafer making the motion to elect the Mayor Pro Tem, not Director Howard. Director Shafer made the motion to approve the December 2022 Regular Monthly Meeting minutes and the January 5, 2023, Special Meeting minutes with revision. Director Lowry seconded, and the motion carried 4-0 with no discussion.
2. Expenditures for Year-to-Date 2023
   The year-to-date expenditures were provided for review in the meeting packets.

New Business

1. Resolution 1, Series 2023: Resolution to Amend 2023 Final Budget 
   Director Shafer made the motion to approve Resolution 1, Series 2023: Resolution to amend 2023 Final Budget. Director Lowry seconded, and the motion carried 4-0 with no discussion.
2. Resolution 2, Series 2023: A Resolution establishing a designated public place for the posting of meeting notices as required by the Colorado Open Meetings Law. 
   Director Lowry made the motion to approve Resolution 2, Series 2023: A Resolution establishing a designated public place for the posting of meeting notices as required by the Colorado Open Meetings Law.  Director Shafer seconded, and the motion carried 4-0 with no discussion.
3. CML Annual Conference 2023 scholarship application
   Director Lowry made the motion to approve the CML Annual Conference 2023 scholarship application. Director Shafer seconded, and the motion carried 4-0 with no discussion.
4. 2023 Cowboy Up Sponsorship
   Director Shafer made the motion to approve the 2023 Cowboy Up Sponsorship of one bucking chute overhead and two (2) gators. Director Lowry seconded, and the motion carried 4-0 with no discussion.
5. Policy 22-028: Vehicles & Travel - Vehicles Operated by Council and Mayoral Appointees
6. Policy 22-029: Vehicles & Travel -Travel and Meeting Expenses
7. Policy 22-030: Vehicles and Travel - Same Day Meal Policy
8. Policy 22-031: Vehicles and Travel - Cell Phone Policy
   Director Lowry made the motion to approve Policy 22-028: Vehicles & Travel - Vehicles Operated by Council and Mayoral Appointees, Policy 22-029: Vehicles & Travel - Travel and Meeting Expenses, Policy 22-030: Vehicles and Travel - Same Day Meal Policy, and Policy 22-031: Vehicles and Travel - Cell Phone Policy. Director Shafer seconded, and the motion carried 4-0 with no discussion.

Old Business

None.

Discussion/Correspondence

None.

Adjourn

Director Shafer made the motion to adjourn at 7:46pm. Director Baker seconded, and the motion carried 4-0 with no discussion.

The next regular meeting will be on February 14th at Town Hall at 7:00pm