Board of County Commissioners of Lincoln County
Agenda for May 6, 2009
9:00 Call to order and Pledge of Allegiance
1:00 Greg Etl with the Department of Local Affairs (DOLA) to discuss the Board’s grant application for fuel tanks and to discuss DOLA grant funding in general
1:30 Conduct a hearing as the Board of Equalization on the Petition for Abatement or Refund of Taxes filed by Sang No with M S Hospitality Limon, Inc. on the assessment for his personal property
1. Approve additional expense vouchers
2. Approve the minutes from the April 30, 2009 meeting
3. Review the minutes from the April 21, 2009 Tourism Board meeting
4. Review a letter from Lincoln County to CDOT concerning the Determination of Effects on Project STA 0405-033, Hugo Roundhouse Rehabilitation
5. County Commissioners’ reports
6. County Administrator’s report
7. County Attorney’s report
8. Old business
a. Further discuss sending a letter to T-Cross Ranches concerning the Lincoln / Elbert County boundary line
9. New business
The Board of Lincoln County Commissioners met at 9:00 a.m. on May 6, 2009. The following attended: Chairman Ted Lyons, Commissioners Steve Burgess and Gary Beedy, County Administrator Roxie Devers and Clerk to the Board Corinne M. Lengel. County Attorney Stan Kimble and Kay Christie, with The Limon Leader and Eastern Colorado Plainsman, attended in the afternoon.
Chairman Lyons called the meeting to order and led the Pledge of Allegiance and Mr. Burgess made a motion to approve the minutes from the meeting held on April 30, 2009, with a minor correction in wording. Mr. Beedy seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
After reviewing the minutes from the April 21, 2009, Tourism Board meeting, a letter from Lincoln County to CDOT concerning the Determination of Effects on Project STA 0405-033, Hugo Roundhouse Rehabilitation, was reviewed. Mr. Burgess made a motion to approve and sign the letter to CDOT, Mr. Beedy seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously.
Mr. Beedy reported that he attended the Eastern Colorado Services for the Developmentally Disabled meeting where the interim director, Judy Fehringer, was hired as the permanent director. On May 5, Mr. Beedy attended the department head meeting.
Mr. Burgess reported that he’d been in contact with Kevin Rogers from the Genoa Motor Sports Complex on May 1 and 2 regarding their project, and asked that they set up an appointment with the Board. On May 4, he attended the Eastern TPR meeting in Akron to discuss stimulus funding and which projects it would be used for in Region 1. There will be approximately thirteen miles of Highway 40/287 done next year, as well as another 8.7 miles starting in July of this year. On May 5, Mr. Burgess attended the department head meeting.
Mr. Lyons reported that he attended the department head meeting, as well, and then spoke to Rob Raines who said he would pay for the cost to put in a county road to give him access to his property. Earlier this morning, after speaking with Bob Safranek, Mr. Lyons said he is inclined to go ahead and put in a county road, just to end the dispute.
Mr. Beedy said he felt they needed to speak with Stan Kimble first, since he is the county attorney, and that if putting in a county road is the intention, they should have a survey done first to determine exactly where the section line is.
Mr. Lyons said the ordeal is escalating, as now the sheriff is receiving phone calls. Mr. Burgess wanted to know if Mr. Raines ever filed the adverse possession claim with the courts, but Mr. Lyons said he’d told him to wait. He added that he’d told Chris Monks to contact the Elbert County road supervisor to coordinate equipment placement with him if they do decide to build a road, as a portion of the property is in that county.
Ms. Devers reported that she’d received an e-mail from the Department of Revenue-Taxpayer Service Division, requesting confirmation of the individual designated to receive Lincoln County’s local sales tax information, and Mr. Lyons signed the letter designating Ms. Devers as that person. Ms. Devers also said that the Board would need to begin looking at any renewal plan design changes for the next year in regard to the County Health Pool, and that a representative had come out to give an educational update on the pool, although no employees had attended her presentation.
The county maintenance person job description was reviewed and revised, and then the Board reviewed information regarding the roof restoration at the Roundhouse.
In regard to old business, Mr. Burgess made a motion to appoint Jeremiah Higgins as the Lincoln County Assessor, effective January 1, 2010. Mr. Beedy stated that he felt they should put the item on the agenda so that it is open for public comment. Mr. Burgess agreed and withdrew his motion, and the item will be placed on the agenda of the May 19, 2009 meeting, at 10:00 a.m.
Mr. Burgess also said he would like to take a more conservative approach to the county’s retirement plan until the economy gets a little bit better and the stock market starts to gain ground again. Mr. Beedy felt that they should meet with Bill Noyce to discuss it.
The Board reviewed a letter from Black Hills Energy regarding natural gas rates, the April 2009 Sheriff’s report and Treasurer’s report, and an e-mail from County Attorney Stan Kimble concerning proposed letters for their consideration; one to High Plains Soil Conservation District regarding noxious weed enforcement and one to National Resources Conservation Service regarding Lincoln County erosion issues.
The Board discussed the Raines/Norris issue further, and considered a new plan to provide access to the Raines property by using a different route, rather than the property boundary that is in dispute, and then approved the remaining expense vouchers for the month of April.
COUNTY GENERAL FUND
Correctional
Officer I Salary April $2,000.10
Road
Deputy Salary April $2,566.18
Chief
Deputy Salary April $2,376.00
Commissioner
Salary April $2,920.00
RSVP
Coord Salary April $350.63
Correctional
Officer I Salary April $2,362.50
Commissioner
Salary April $2,920.00
Clerk I
Salary April $1,816.00
Treasurer
Salary April $3,650.00
Deputy
Clerk Salary April $2,043.00
Correctional
Officer I Salary April $2,095.83
Administrator
Salary April $3,930.00
Correctional
Officer I Salary April $2,121.14
RSVP
Coord Salary April $841.50
Appraiser
Salary April $2,258.00
Clerk I
Salary April $1,931.00
Driver
Examiner Salary April $2,103.00
Attorney
Salary April $1,550.00
Road
Deputy Salary April $2,380.00
Janitor
Salary April $635.50
Clerk
Salary April $3,650.00
Victim's
Assist Coord Salary April $2,500.00
Commissioner
Salary April $2,920.00
Deputy
Assessor Salary April $2,426.00
Correctional
Officer I Salary $2,444.05
Deputy
Clerk Salary April $2,115.00
Sheriff
Deputy Salary April $2,462.08
Land Use
Admin Salary April $2,276.00
Fair Mgr
Salary April $1,315.00
Undersheriff
Salary April $2,938.00
Maint
Salary April $2,283.00
Corporal
Salary April $2,175.00
Coroner
Salary April $825.00
Sheriff
Salary April $4,091.67
COG
Salary $184.00
VA
Service Officer Salary April $370.83
Correctional
Officer I Salary April $2,175.56
RSVP
Coord Salary April $1,958.00
Clerk II
Salary April $2,475.00
Correctional
Officer I Salary April $2,119.80
RSVP
Coord April $912.96
Weed
Coord Salary April $2,404.00
Office
Mgr II Salary April $2,308.00
Assessor
Salary April $3,650.00
Appraiser
Salary April $2,208.00
Jail
Admin Salary April $2,674.08
Janitor
Salary April $1,111.50
Janitor
Salary April $1,111.50
Deputy
Clerk Salary April $2,818.00
Correctional
Officer II Salary April $2,775.45
Correctional
Officer I Salary April $2,043.00
Admin
Assist Salary April $2,740.00
Metal
Detector Salary April $1,350.00
Road
Deputy Salary April $2,318.47
11171 ACS
Enterprise, Lease $6,360.73
11172
Advantage Group, Garnishment $522.77
11173
AFLAC, Premiums $1,229.95
11174
Gary Beedy, Mileage $158.80
11175
Barbara Berry, Mileage $84.00
11176
Black Hills Energy, Utilities $2,199.25
11177
Burt Chevrolet, Parts $62.25
11178
CCI, Registration $335.00
11179
Centennial Mental Health, Contribution $2,048.50
11180
Carol Chambers, DA $8,917.54
11181
Chema Tox, Lab Work $140.00
11182
County Health Pool, Insurance $39,845.49
11183
Letha Clark, Expenses $9.59
11184
CCCA, Registration $200.00
11185
Crimestar Corp, Software $6,909.85
11186 CSU
Coop Extension, Qtrly Pmt $2,950.00
11187 DA
18th Judicial Dist, Allocation $2,167.85
11188
First Bankcard, Charges $469.26
11189
First Bankcard, Charges $42.43
11190
First Bankcard, Charges $85.99
11191
First Bankcard, Charges $225.86
11192
First Bankcard, Charges $306.00
11193
First Bankcard, Charges $129.01
11194
First Bankcard, Charges $13.73
11195
Flagler Post Office, Postage $200.00
11196
Galls, Uniforms $100.93
11197
George Garner, Utilities $74.24
11198
Great West Life & Annuity, Def Comp $3,070.00
11199
Susan Hamilton, Mileage $36.00
11200
Hasler, Postage $102.00
11201
Hillyard, Supplies $836.16
11202
Hoffman Drug, Supplies $507.76
11203
Hoot Owl Tech, IT Support $62.50
11204
Hugo Ambulance Svc, Subsidy $2,500.00
11205
International Fun Shop, Supplies $158.60
11206 KC
Electric, Utilities $5,672.86
11207 Kit
Carson Cnty HHS, Contribution $1,924.00
11208
Lisa LaCrue, Dep Coroner Salary $100.00
11209
Corinne Lengel, Mileage $87.80
11210
Leo’s Electrical, Services $3,353.00
11211
Lincoln Cnty Treasurer, Expenses $1,764.92
11212
Lincoln Cnty Clerk, Registration $10.46
11213
Lincoln Cnty, Reimbursement $6,146.40
11214
Martech Systems, Software $59.00
11215
Medical Arts Press, Supplies $51.04
11216
Michigan State, Garnishment $173.50
11217
MARC, Supplies $203.89
11218
Zane Nestor, Dep Coroner Salary $50.00
11219
NORSTAR, Parts $106.82
11220
PayFlex, Cafe Plan $1,271.00
11221
PayFlex, Fees $100.00
11222
Pearson Education, EMS Training $870.83
11223
Pershing, Retirement $6,093.92
11224
Pitney Bowes, Lease $127.00
11225
Plains Heating & AC, Repairs/Maint $2,029.26
11226
Project Smile, Meals $309.00
11227
Quill, Supplies $265.07
11228
Qwest, Telephone $66.75
11229
Rod’s Repair, Transmission $1,145.40
11230
Deanna Seelmeyer, Expenses $25.00
11231
Wayne Shade, Mileage $116.00
11232
Share Corp, Supplies $343.61
11233
Sunrise Environmental, Supplies $134.15
11234
TC’s Lighting, Lights $305.10
11235
Town of Hugo, Utilities $1,175.07
11236
Treasurer of Lincoln Cnty, State Withholding $3,464.00
11237
Treasurer of Lincoln Cnty, Federal Withholding $7,133.69
11238
Treasurer of Lincoln Cnty, FICA Withholding $17,518.36
11239
United Reprographic Supply, Contract $650.00
11240
Verizon, Internet $29.95
11241
Vern’s TV, Supplies $49.98
11242
Nova Waite, Contract Labor $65.52
11243
Xerox, Lease $637.64
11244
Xerox, Lease $224.93
11364
Berenbaum, Weinshienk & Eason, Legal Svcs $65.00
11365
Burt Ford, Parts $44.53
11366 CBM
Food Svc, Food $7,136.21
11367
Chema Tox, Lab Work $80.00
11368
CAFS, Dues $50.00
11369
CCA, Conference $200.00
11370
CCI, Uniforms $319.88
11371 CO
Assessor’s Association, Conference $450.00
11372
Crown Plaza, Lodging $328.20
11373 DJ
Petroleum, Fuel $182.43
11374
Douglas Cnty Treasurer, Coroner $100.00
11375
Alco, Supplies $27.97
11376
ESRTA, Telephone $1,470.87
11377
Eastern CO Plainsman, Notices $229.41
11378
ECCOG, Membership $2,751.25
11379
Five Star, Supplies $364.64
11380
Hugo Lumber, Supplies $1,838.67
11381
Lacey’s, Supplies $454.69
11382
Leo’s Electrical, Repairs $60.00
11383
Limon Leader, Notices $655.35
11384
LCH, Medical Svc $2,777.40
11385
Lincoln Cnty Rd & Bridge, Fuel $2,073.34
11386
LCH, Drug Screen $209.00
11387
Medical Arts Press, Uniform $72.99
11388
Rick Mooney, Uniform $63.00
11389
NORSTAR, Supplies $134.73
11390
Osborne’s, Supplies/Food $125.42
11391
Precinct Police Products, Battery $79.98
11392
Pueblo Cnty Commissioners, Prof Svcs $35.00
11393
Quill, Supplies $599.96
11394
Share Corp, Supplies $441.43
11395 Try
Me Spraying, Chemicals $1,001.85
11396 UPS,
Shipping $8.00
11397 US
Food Svc, Food $207.09
11398
Vail Cascade Resort, Lodging $294.68
11399
Vail Marriott, Lodging $333.90
11400
Verizon, Phone $28.58
11401
Vern’s TV, Supplies $31.28
11402
Witt Boys NAPA, Parts $60.54
11403
XEROX, Lease/Maint $273.87
11404
XEROX, Lease/Maint $190.48
11405
Linda Yoder, Expenses $127.67
ROAD & BRIDGE FUND
Road Crew
Salary April $2,343.00
Road Crew
Salary April $2,523.00
Road Crew
Salary April $2,283.00
Road Crew
Salary April $2,103.00
Road Crew
Salary April $2,043.00
Road Crew
Salary April $2,103.00
Road Crew
Salary April $2,343.00
Road Crew
Salary April $2,043.00
Road Crew
Salary April $1,983.00
Road Crew
Salary April $2,163.00
Road Crew
Salary April $2,463.00
Road Crew
Salary April $1,983.00
Road Crew
Salary April $2,523.00
Road Crew
Salary April $2,403.00
Road Crew
Salary April $2,103.00
Road Crew
Salary April $2,463.00
Road Crew
Salary April $2,283.00
Road Crew
Salary April $2,103.00
Road Crew
Salary April $2,523.00
Road
Foreman Salary April $3,044.00
Mechanic
Salary April $2,557.82
Road Crew
Salary April $2,043.00
Road
Foreman Salary April $2,584.00
Road Crew
Salary April $2,103.00
Road Crew
Salary April $2,283.00
Road
Foreman Salary April $2,704.00
Shop
Secretary Salary April $2,163.00
Mechanic
Salary April $2,552.00
Road Crew
Salary April $2,043.00
11289 Ace
Industrial, Parts $812.00
11290
AFLAC, Premiums $129.70
11291
Alsco, Equip Rental $49.95
11292
A&P Overhead Door, Repairs $441.55
11293
Black Hills Energy, Utilities $414.61
11294
County Health Pool, Insurance $28,646.69
11295 CO
Mack Sales, Parts/Supplies $121.78
11296 CO
Equipment, Parts/Repairs $3,350.65
11297
Diamond Advantage, Parts/Supplies $1,921.36
11298
Diesel Generator, Parts/Supplies $68.70
11299 Div
of Reclamation Mining & Safety, Permits $1,437.00
11300 Div
of Reclamation Mining & Safety, Permits $1,615.00
11301 DJ
Petroleum, Fuel $9,942.50
11302
Town of Genoa, Water $69.00
11303
Great West Life & Annuity, Def Comp $2,110.00
11304
Hoffman Drug, Supplies $16.40
11305
Charles Hoffman, Gravel $172.80
11306
Town of Hugo, Water $132.00
11307
Hydraulic Energy, Parts $620.64
11308
Interstate Battery, Parts $275.85
11309
Karval Water Users, Water $50.00
11310 KC
Electric, Utilities $220.18
11311
Lawson Products, Supplies $66.57
11312 LG
Everist, Road Oil $3,532.23
11313
Limon Leader, Ads $23.00
11314
Limon Chrysler, Parts/Supplies $106.60
11315
MVEA, Electricity $235.22
11316
Teresa O’Dwyer, Gravel $118.80
11317
PayFlex, Cafe Plan $400.00
11318
Pershing, Retirement $3,901.38
11319
Premier Systems, Internet $24.00
11320
Pronghorn/Ace, Supplies $163.41
11321
Rockmount, Supplies $680.28
11322 Safety-Kleen,
Equip Rental $284.45
11323
Schuler Terracing, Equip Rental $8,470.00
11324
Sunrise Environmental, Supplies $141.60
11325
Treasurer of Lincoln Cnty, State Withholding $1,681.00
11326
Treasurer of Lincoln Cnty, Fed Withholding $2,309.38
11327 Treasurer
of Lincoln Cnty, FICA $10,147.64
11328 US
Welding, Parts $193.43
11329
Wagner, Equip $2,795.00
11330
Xerox, Lease/Maint $30.22
11345 Ace
Ind, Parts $259.00
11346
Arkansas Valley Diesel, Repairs/Parts $2,869.07
11347
Burlington Glass, Parts $1,300.50
11348
Penny Clevenger, Gravel $491.40
11349 CO
Mack Sales, Parts $163.13
11350
Diamond Advantage, Parts $732.27
11351
Diesel Generator, Parts $220.45
11352 Div
of Reclamation Mining & Safety, Fees $323.00
11353
Drive Train Industries, Parts $227.31
11354
ESRTA, Phone $188.61
11355
Honnen Equip, Parts $1,199.68
11356
Hoot Owl Tech, IT Support $81.25
11357
Lacey’s, Supplies $118.18
11358 MV
Equip, Parts $13.16
11359
Ranco Trailers, Equip $19,990.00
11360
Schuler Terracing, Dozer Work $8,250.00
11361 Try
Me Spraying, Supplies $364.00
11362
Wagner Equip, Equip $205,330.47
11363
Witt Boys NAPA, Parts/Supplies $4,570.38
LANDFILL FUND
Operator
Salary April $2,043.00
Part Time
Labor Salary April $811.44
Manager
Salary April $2,524.00
11253
County Health Pool, Insurance $1,748.03
11254
Town of Hugo, Utilities $29.70
11255
MVEA, Utilities $70.29
11256
Pershing, Retirement $170.37
11257
Treasurer of Lincoln Cnty, State Withholding $107.00
11258
Treasurer of Lincoln Cnty, Fed Withholding $157.66
11259
Treasurer of Lincoln Cnty, FICA $822.92
11338
ESRTA, Phone $63.00
11339
Eastern CO Plainsman, Ads $24.00
11340
Five Star Sanitary, Supplies $86.41
11341
Limon Leader, Ads $34.80
11342
Osborne’s, Supplies $16.50
11343 Witt
Boys NAPA, Repairs $300.41
LIBRARY FUND
Bookmobile
Salary April $315.38
Bookmobile
Salary April $718.76
11260
Best Books, Books $349.67
11261
Center Point, Books $20.97
11262
Hoffman Drug, Supplies $38.58
11263
Ingram Library, Books $71.26
11264
Ollis Book Corp, Books $375.64
11265
Positive Promotions, Books $62.85
11266
Quality Books, Books $21.96
11267
Treasurer of Lincoln Cnty, FICA $158.20
11268
Katie Zipperer, Expenses $148.79
11344 DJ
Petroleum, Fuel $67.96
PUBLIC HEALTH AGENCY
Health
Aid Salary April $780.98
Doctor
Salary April $50.00
STEPP
Liaison Salary April $1,188.25
WIC
Educator Salary April $1,716.00
Office
Mgr Salary April $1,981.00
Nurse
Salary April $3,640.00
11269
Mary Andrews, Mileage $68.00
11270
Baby Bear Hugs, Membership $100.00
11271
County Health Pool, Insurance $2,045.88
11272
First Bankcard, Charges $55.64
11273
Great West Life & Annuity, Def Comp $175.00
11274 Tracy
Grimes, Rent $500.00
11275
Mary Ann Hays, Mileage $252.80
11276
Hoot Owl Tech, IT Support $31.25
11277
Lincoln Cnty Treasurer, Postage $29.37
11278
Letitia Marrufo, Interpreter $55.00
11279 Pat
McHone, Meals $15.55
11280
Pershing, Retirement $379.42
11281
Qualistar Early Learning, Training $7.50
11282
QUILL, Supplies $108.69
11283
Qwest, Telephone $186.83
11284Treasurer
of Lincoln Cnty, State Withholding $346.00
11285Treasurer
of Lincoln Cnty, Fed Withholding $762.40
11286Treasurer
of Lincoln Cnty, FICA $1,431.48
11287
Verizon, Internet $60.28
11288
Xerox, Lease/Maint $20.84
11406
Alco, Supplies $63.14
11407
ESRTA, Telephone $193.46
11408 Dee
Kaster, Mileage $163.20
11409
Lincoln Cnty Rd & Bridge, Oil $36.30
11410
Moore Medical, Gloves $113.75
11411
Osborne’s, Supplies $54.11
11412
Linda Schreivogel, Mileage $54.40
E911
Correctional
Officer I Salary April $2,189.17
11245
AFLAC, Premiums $95.60
11246
County Health Pool, Insurance $991.48
11247
Kit Carson Cnty, Emergency Preparedness $67.16
11248
Pershing, Retirement $141.96
11249
Qwest, E911 Phone Svc $309.12
11250
Treasurer of Lincoln Cnty, State Withholding $63.00
11251
Treasurer of Lincoln Cnty, Fed Withholding $119.62
11252
Treasurer of Lincoln Cnty, FICA $320.32
11337
Kit Carson Cnty, Emergency Preparedness $66.66
CAPITAL PROJECTS
11168
First Bankcard, Charges $1,304.50
11169
Lighting Accessory & Warning Systems, Equip $750.00
11170
Lincoln Cnty Treasurer, Courthouse Security $28,198.67
SOCIAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATIVE FUND
Director
Salary April $5,045.00
Receptionist
Clerk II Salary April $2,028.00
Part Time
$258.19
Legal
Tech III Salary April $2,028.00
Caseworker
I Salary April $2,846.00
Accounting
Clerk V Salary April $2,622.00
Income
Maint Tech II Salary April $2,028.00
Income
Maint Tech V Salary April $2,677.00
Part Time
$240.98
Caseworker
I Salary April $3,119.00
Caseworker
III Salary April $3,019.00
Caseworker
Supervisor Salary April $3,688.00
Caseworker
III Salary April $3,108.00
Services
Administrator Salary April $4,557.00
Caseworker
IV Salary April $3,163.00
Income
Maint Tech III Salary April $2,163.00
Legal
Tech III $232.05
62270 Co
Family Support Council, Registration $175.00
62271
Conoco, Fuel $56.68
62272 DJ
Petroleum, Fuel $148.49
62273
Eastern CO Plainsman, Ads $180.00
62274
ESRTA, Telephone $489.36
62275
Farm Gas, Fuel $113.22
62276
Frontier Telephone, Supplies $33.04
62277
Client/Prov Pmt $418.00
62278
Hoffman Drug, Supplies $15.50
62279
IEBT, Clint Pmt $266.50
62280
Client/Prov Pmt $135.00
62281
Limon Leader, Notices $265.96
62282
Lincoln Cnty Sheriff, Process Fee $43.00
62283
Office Max, Supplies $190.19
62284
Client/Prov Pmt, $546.00
62285
TALX, Process Fee $3.20
62286
Witt Boys NAPA, Parts $20.51
62287 DJ
Petroleum, Fuel $12.00
62288
Client/Prov Pmt, $269.95
62289
Accurint, Process Fee $30.00
62290
Client/Prov/Pmt, $61.95
62291 Co
Dept of Public Safety, Finger Prints $79.00
62292
Darling Delights, Mtg $14.33
62293
E-470 Public Hwy, Travel $100.00
62294
First Bankcard, Charges $2,854.41
62295
Front Range Legal Svc, Process Fee $105.00
62296
Tracy Grimes, Rent $375.00
62297
Hoffman Drug, Supplies $41.30
62298
Hoot Owl Tech, IT Support $225.00
62299
IEBT Corporation, Client/Prov Pmt $55.50
62300
I-70 Scout, Ads $42.00
62301
Lincoln County, Lease $1,882.00
62302
Lincoln County, Expenses $1,060.00
62303
Lincoln County DSS, Travel $100.00
62304
Lincoln Cnty Rd & Bridge, Fuel $231.68
62305
Lincoln Cnty Sheriff, Process Fees $204.60
62306
N.A.D.A Appraisal, Subscription $112.00
62307
Office Max, Supplies $573.77
62308
Office Works, Supplies $326.98
62309
Osborne’s, Supplies $39.90
62310
Rose Padilla, Contract Pmt $252.23
62311
Paternity Testing, Tests $144.00
62312
Quest, Telephone $113.02
62313
Scranton Specht & Associates, Contract Pmt $9,542.00
62314 Amy
Seymour, Contract Pmt $1,500.00
62315
Silver Moon Hotel, Lodging $212.00
62316
TALX, Process Fee $14.40
62317
Verizon Wireless, Telephone/Internet $206.78
62318
Xerox, Supplies $226.97
62319
Colette Barksdale, Travel $14.74
62320
Tricia Borns, Travel $13.30
62321
Marissa Gray, Travel $41.30
62322
Robert Kraxberger, Travel $12.09
62323
Andrew Lorensen, Travel $72.00
62324
Mary Solze, Travel $5.03
62325
Shannon Sheffield, Travel $94.51
62326
Void
62327
County Health Pool, Insurance $13,633.38
62328
Pershing, Retirement $2,445.29
62329
Great West Life & Annuity, Def Comp $1,425.00
62330
PayFlex, Cafe Plan, $500.00
62331
AFLAC, Liabilities $147.70
62332
Lincoln Cnty Treasurer, Expenses $10,482.49
62333
Lincoln Cnty, Client/Prov Pmt $300.00
62334 Osborne’s,
Client/Prov Pmt $59.98
At 1:00 p.m., Greg Etl with the Department of Local Affairs (DOLA), met with the Board to discuss the grant application for fuel tanks and DOLA grant funding, in general. Chris Monks was also present.
There is a possibility of twenty-three million dollars in funding available for this cycle and a huge decrease in funding dollars overall for next year. It was recommended that the grant maximum be lowered back to $500,000, although that decision has not been finalized yet. Mr. Etl explained that they are still developing Tier 3 criteria, even though they will not implement Tier 3 until the revenues increase again. However, they still have to work on developing the criteria so that they are prepared when that happens.
The group went over the grant application in detail; Mr. Etl clarifying information that he did not have. Mr. Beedy asked if obtaining the grant funding would prevent the county from seeking a cheaper price if they should find a better option on the fuel storage tanks somewhere else, but Greg said that it would still be a fifty percent match, no matter what.
At 1:30 p.m., the Board conducted a hearing as the Board of Equalization on the Petition for Abatement or Refund of Taxes filed by Sang No with M S Hospitality Limon, Inc. on the assessment for his personal property. Others present for the hearing were Sang No, County Assessor Estelle Thaller and appraisers Renita Thelen and Jeremiah Higgins, and Chris Monks. The hearing was tape-recorded and the tape is on file in the county clerk’s vault. The petitioner’s estimate of value on the personal property tax was listed as $32,251, and asked that it be changed from the Assessor’s value of $38,346. Sang No explained that he did not believe the Assessor’s valuation was accurate, as his personal property was only worth about $900, but the taxes were over $3,000. Since the personal property was included in the original purchase of the entire hotel, Sang No did not understand how to itemize it, as he had no idea how old each item was or how much the items cost when the previous owner purchased them.
Ms. Thelen explained that Sang No did not submit his Personal Property Declaration and listing to the Assessor’s office when it was requested, nor did he file a protest of the 2008 value by the deadline of July1, 2008; therefore, she assumed there was not a problem.
Ms. Thaller put in that Mr. No would still need to determine how much he paid for each item, even if everything was included in the total sale price of the hotel, and record that on his Personal Property Declaration and listing for 2009. She explained that, according to Colorado rules, her office cannot run their personal property values correctly unless components are itemized. A 1993 Colorado Supreme Court Case, Citation Number 860 P .2d 520, bars a business taxpayer from seeking an abatement of taxes when the taxpayer has failed to file a personal property schedule, and the county assessor makes a best information available property valuation because of the taxpayer’s failure to file that schedule. Ms. Thaller said that because of that, there really is nothing that can be done for 2008, as the deadline has passed.
Mr. Beedy made a motion to adopt a resolution denying the Petition for Abatement or Refund of Taxes filed by Sang No of M S Hospitality Limon, Inc. on the assessment of 2008 personal property. Mr. Burgess seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
At a regular meeting of the Board of County Commissioners of Lincoln
County, Colorado held in Hugo, Colorado on May 6, 2009 there were present:
Ted Lyons, Chairman
Present
Steve
Burgess, Vice Chairman Present
Gary
A. Beedy, Commissioner Present
Stan Kimble County Attorney Present
Corinne
Lengel, Clerk of the Board Present
Roxie Devers, County Administrator Present
when the following proceedings, among others, were
had and done, to-wit:
RESOLUTION
#720 It was moved by Commissioner Beedy
and seconded by Commissioner Burgess to adopt the following resolution:
WHEREAS,
the Lincoln County Board of County Commissioners reviewed a Petition for
Abatement or Refund of Taxes presented by Sang No, owner of M S Hospitality
Limon, Inc., for the 2008 property tax year, specifically for his personal
property located at 925 T Avenue, Limon, CO; and
WHEREAS, notice of this meeting and an
opportunity to be present having been given to the taxpayer and the Assessor of
said county and Assessor Estelle Thaller being present and petitioner Sang No
being present; and
WHEREAS, the Lincoln County Assessor’s
recommendation is to deny the abatement/refund as follows since a protest was
not filed for 2008:
Tax
Year 2008
Assessed Value Tax
Original $38,846.00 $3,429.84
Corrected $38,846.00 $3,429.84
Abate/Refund $ 0. 00 $ 0.00
WHEREAS, the said County Commissioners have carefully considered the within
petition, and are fully advised in relation thereto;
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the
Board of County Commissioners of Lincoln County agrees with the recommendation
of the Assessor and the petition is denied, with the assessed value remaining
$38,846.00 and the taxes $3,429.84 for property tax year 2008.
Upon roll call the vote was:
Commissioner Burgess, Yes; Commissioner Beedy, Yes;
Commissioner Lyons, Yes.
The Chairman declared the motion carried and so
ordered.
Board
of County Commissioners
of
Lincoln County
ATTEST: ____________________________________
____________________________________
________________________________ _____________________________________
Clerk of the Board
Chris Monks asked the Board if they wanted to place an ad in the newspaper regarding what vehicles or equipment they intend to sell by sealed bid, and Mr. Burgess asked him if he had a list of what was available. Chris said he was waiting for the sheriff to get an abandoned title for one of his vehicles, and the Board decided to wait until it came through before doing anything further.
Discussion was held regarding changing the way the mileage is displayed on the service stickers in the county vehicles and Chris eventually determined he could try to order a different type of sticker if that would make things easier. He will check into it.
Weed Control Coordinator Wayne Shade stopped in to discuss the Linnebur property, as he had been out to check on the properties in question and found Canadian thistle and bindweed in several places. He felt the county should take action, but Mr. Beedy said it would be extremely expensive and preferred to work with the Linneburs to see if they could resolve the problem together. Mr. Burgess agreed that the county does not have the resources for extensive spraying.
Mr. Beedy said they should work out a manageable plan that would force Linneburs to control noxious weeds in the drainage ditches, and along county roads and fence rows, in order to keep the weeds from spreading to neighboring properties.
Ms. Devers wanted to know if Linneburs needed to be notified that they would have to submit a written plan, and Mr. Kimble said he would be willing to work with Mr. Shade and develop something. The plan will include the requirement that the weeds be sprayed, but will also indicate which chemicals are permissible.
The Board agreed to send the letter that Mr. Kimble drafted to Sammie Molinaro, with National Resources Conservation Service, regarding the erosion issues on Linneburs’ property.
At 2:15 p.m., Kevin Rogers and Gary Pfeifer with Genoa Motor Sports met with the Board to discuss their project. Land Use Administrator Ken Morrison was also present. He stated he’d sent the organization a letter the previous day regarding their intentions and the fact that they did not update the Board within the eighteen months they were originally given to do so. Rogers and Pfeifer believe the project is still moving forward and clarified several of the Board’s questions regarding water issues, possible condo/garages, the restroom facilities and subdivision requirements. Both agreed that they are a long way from getting to that stage, and guaranteed the commissioners that nothing will be done without prior approval. They assured that there were no expectations for selling or splitting apart pieces of the property, and that the condo/garages were never intended to be sold or leased as permanent premises.
The Board was still concerned with water availability, but Rogers and Pfeifer believe they will be able to pipe water in, if necessary, although they still think there will be enough for the first phase of the project without having to put in pipeline. Mr. Burgess wanted to know if the development permit was still good since the eighteen months have passed, and Mr. Morrison said it would be a good idea for them to go before the Land Use Board again, but because the power back-drop was installed, the permit is still valid.
Mr. Beedy said he wanted them to understand that any property divided up less than a thirty-five acre parcel would be subject to the subdivision regulations, and added that adequate sewage and water supplies are a prerequisite.
Mr. Lyons requested that Mr. Rogers and Mr. Pfeifer meet with the Board again no later than a year from this date, and the two agreed.
Mr. Kimble shared a copy of the Archuleta County Nuisance Ordinance for the Board’s examination, in case they are inclined to adopt such an ordinance, as well as information from Morgan County Attorney George Monsson and a resolution from Morgan County requesting coordination with all federal and state agencies maintaining jurisdiction over lands and/or resources in their county. Mr. Kimble suggested that it might be a good idea to tie something along that line in with the special use regulations in Lincoln County’s land use and zoning regulations.
After some discussion, the Board agreed to have Mr. Kimble send out the letter to the High Plains Soil Conservation District requesting copies of their practices regarding the number of times land may be tilled to control weed growth.
Discussion then resumed concerning the Raines/Norris conflict, with Mr. Beedy adamant to the fact that it is a private property dispute and the county should have no involvement, due to the potential expense. He said he would feel better about putting in a county road if the boundary dispute had been settled agreeably, and Mr. Lyons argued that it was a county issue because Norris has no right to build fence across the section line. He agreed that the adverse possession claim was not the county’s concern, and Mr. Beedy stated he would be willing to send Mr. Kimble’s letter to T-Cross Ranches advising Mr. Norris to keep any fences he builds thirty feet off of the surveyed section line until the dispute is settled.
Mr. Burgess made a motion to send a letter to T-Cross Ranches, advising that any new fences placed along the disputed section line should be at least thirty feet away from the surveyed section line. Mr. Beedy seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
It was also agreed that a letter would be sent to High Plains Surveying asking for information about their survey and the reasons used to determine the section line.
Ms. Devers informed the Board that they had received a letter from Karen Beye, Executive Director of CDHS, approving the $120,000 Colorado Works Allocation transfer from Alamosa County.
With no further business to come before the Board, the meeting was adjourned until 1:15 p.m. on May 8, 2009.
_______________________________________ _____________________________
Corinne M. Lengel, Clerk to the Board Ted Lyons, Chairman