COUNTY COMMISSIONERS PROCEEDINGS State of Colorado ) SS County of Rio Grande ) The Rio Grande County Board of Commissioners met in regular session on Wednesday, September 1, 2010. Members present were Chairman Doug Davie, Commissioners Dennis Murphy and Robert Hagedorn, Mary Beth Miles, Intern, and Lyla Davis, Clerk of the Board. At 9:00 a.m. Chairman Davie called the meeting to order. Commissioner Murphy gave the opening prayer. The Pledge of Allegiance was said and the agenda was set. Commissioner Murphy made the motion to approve the August 25, 2010 minutes as presented. Commissioner Hagedorn seconded; the motion passed. Commissioner Murphy gave a summary of the Museum Board meeting. Since the Del Norte Chamber of Commerce will be using the office during the winter months and the facility will be heated regardless of the use, some Museum volunteers may open the Museum a couple of days each week. At 9:30 a.m. Sheriff Norton and Jan Doctor, Sheriff’s Department, joined the session to discuss increasing fees for serving legal papers and notices. Sheriff Norton noted that Ms. Doctor attended a training session on this topic. Ms. Doctor said the Sheriff’s Department can charge 95% of the Internal Revenue Service mileage rate. Sheriff Norton proposed a flat rate of $22 per paper service within the County. Ms. Doctor noted State Statutes and the authorization of fees. The Board can approve the fees recommended by the Sheriff. There was discussion of other related fees that have increased. Sheriff Norton noted that as of August 11, 2010, per House Bill 10-1057, these fees can be increased. Commissioner Murphy made the motion to approve increasing the following fees: Return on non-service of any civil action, $20; mileage rate, $22 (if outside city limits of Del Norte, Colorado). Commissioner Hagedorn seconded; the motion passed. Sheriff Norton asked about progress on the Jail roof. Ms. Benton said the roofer, Valdez Roofing, has not finished and is not expected to finish the project. The Building Department will be looking into options to remedy the leaks. Ms. Doctor said the Health Inspector has made note of the sheetrock damage from the water leak in the kitchen. At 10:00 a.m. Jody Kern, Director of Social Services, joined the session to discuss the senior citizen nutrition program, Colorado Supplemental Food Program. A conference call was placed to Phil Loo, State of Colorado, to discuss the program being administered through Tri County Senior Citizens. The rate is $5.10 per person per month from the State. Mr. Loo noted that this is federal funding and changes from year to year. Mr. Loo added that the number of people served has decreased along with the level of service from Tri County. Mr. Loo has been in contact with Mary Baumfalk, Tri County Senior Citizens. There are about 100 seniors currently being served in the County. He feels there is a lack of understanding and education about the policies for this program. Ms. Baumfalk has been with the organization for many years and should be familiar with the regulations. Mr. Loo added that the policies and regulations

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come from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). He added that the County is responsible and has to be aware of the concerns from the State. Mr. Loo does not feel that Ms. Baumfalk is properly administering the program. Mr. Loo relayed options for assisting the Department of Social Services with the senior nutrition program. The number of people served in the previous year determines the funding for the next year. This funding is going to Tri County but this will change and the funding will be disbursed to the County. Mr. Loo said the State of Colorado has decreased in the number of people served in the last few years. There was discussion of deadlines for placing the food order. Mr. Loo noted that there is a little bit of leeway within the food ordering cycle and his office assists when necessary. The State manages the inventory; the food is delivered to the destinations directly from the USDA warehouses. Tri County was allotted $30,294 for the fiscal year and they are within $5,000 of that budget at this time. Mr. Loo stressed that his office is transparent with the information and their focus is on the people of Colorado who benefit from this program. Ms. Kern said she would inform Mr. Loo of the Board’s decision. At 10:45 a.m. Bill Ellithorpe joined the session to discuss a parcel that he owned near Summitville on the west side of Bowen Placer. He presented maps of this area and noted that he protested the work at Summitville years ago. He feels that this site is not within the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) cleanup site. Mr. Ellithorpe sold the Bowen Placer to Galactic and he would like to enter into an agreement to get this parcel back from the County. He has talked with both the County Assessor and Treasurer who advised him to meet with the Commissioners. Mr. Ellithorpe is very familiar with the Summitville area and would like to return the Bowen Placer back to his family. There is 160 acres in this parcel which would go back on the County tax roll. Ms. Benton said she would have to research this matter because there may be a stipulation from the State as to what can be done with the land, such as transferring ownership. The County Attorney will be informed of this matter. Ms. Benton added that the State deeded this property back to the County several years ago. Mr. Ellithorpe feels that the property should be back on the County tax rolls. Chairman Davie said the Board will discuss this with the County Attorney and inform Mr. Ellithorpe of the findings. At 11:00 a.m. Commissioner Hagedorn made the motion to approve the following claims. Commissioner Murphy seconded; the motion passed. County General Fund Xcel Energy utility $ 1,763.21 ACZ Laboratories well tests $ 1,263.00 Aspen Office Products supplies $ 175.11 CATA training $ 150.00 Co Dept of Human Service services $ 60.00 Dave Pote homeland sec. $ 385.00 Del Norte Auto Supply supplies $ 42.57 Office of District Attorney 8th & 9th pmt $ 26,779.50 Fleet Services fuel $ 4,670.68 George Dingfelder homeland sec. $ 108.00 Ken's Service Center repair $ 667.80 Mary Beth Miles reimbursed exp $ 33.30 Pueblo Co Information System computer svc $ 5,237.33 Qwest Communications phone $ 1,836.72

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Rose Vanderpool reimbursed exp $ 23.85 SLV GIS/GPS Authority services $ 1,098.00 State of Colorado/DOI T1 line $ 333.84 United Reprographic supplies $ 10.13 Valley Lock and Security repair $ 75.00 Vendola Plumbing repair $ 75.00 Verizon Wireless cell phone $ 181.39 Verizon Wireless cell phone $ 916.68 Victim Assistance Fund August $ 60.00

Xcel Energy utility $ 144.14 TOTAL $ 46,090.25 American Public Life exp $ 482.62 Community Bank of the Rockies exp $ 55,476.81 Family Support Registry exp $ 106.00 Family Support Registry exp $ 158.00 Pre-Paid Legal Services exp $ 139.45 Rio Grande County Treasurer exp $ 45,365.76 Security Benefit exp $ 350.00

Sooper Credit Union exp $ 500.00 TOTAL $ 102,578.64 Xcel Energy utility $ 2,976.09 ACS Services Inc computer svc $ 4,892.43 Adams Drug Store, Inc jail meds $ 1,224.94 Aerocare Inc medical supply $ 692.68 Aspen Office Products supplies $ 252.83 Best Brands Plus RGSO $ 592.00 Business Solutions Leasing copier $ 410.33 Chardell Barton mileage $ 225.20 Chris Leist mileage $ 140.40 Co Dept of Public Safety traffic fines $ 1,365.00 Dataspec, LLC veteran exp $ 225.00 Dave Pote homeland sec $ 455.00 Del Norte Auto Supply supplies $ 91.27 Del Norte Federal Bank fee $ 15.00 Duckwall-Alco Discount supplies $ 249.16 Dunn Law, LLP legal $ 1,093.75 El Paso County Coroner autopsy $ 5,000.00 ESRI software exp $ 2,000.00 First Bankcard card pmt $ 4,167.84 First Ford repairs $ 385.26 Fleming Chemical Co supplies $ 380.21 Gobins supplies $ 161.46 Hart Intercivic election exp $ 7,702.12 Haynie's Inc supplies $ 37.98 Hope Peckumn election exp $ 200.00 Intimdate RGSO $ 64.00 Jack's Market jail food $ 272.34 Jack's Market Pharmacy jail meds $ 172.34 Jeanette Howey election exp $ 233.60 Jeff Babcock homeland sec $ 7,108.29 John Michalke homeland sec $ 6,360.45 Ken's Service Center repairs $ 163.12

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Lee Aguilar translating $ 160.00 Meadow Gold Dairies jail food $ 349.31 Monte Vista Cooperative supplies $ 299.98 Mount'n Valley Sports RGSO $ 174.00 Notes & Numbers, LLC board clerk $ 330.00 Oncall Paging Service RGSO $ 119.85 Peggy J Kern exp $ 19.80 Pitney Bowes Inc postage $ 105.00 Qwest Communications phone $ 45.59 Rio Grande County grant $ 2,690.00 Rio Grande Hospital inmate exp $ 2,652.26 Rogers Mortuary coroner exp $ 350.00 Rose Vanderpool reimbursed exp $ 28.80 Rusty Strohmayer coroner exp $ 1,600.00 Safeway Inc jail food $ 186.18 Saguache County Jail holding $ 1,225.00 Sally Allee election exp $ 100.00 Sams Club jail food $ 606.50

San Luis Valley Federal DRG pass thru funds $ 85,360.00

Sandy Jackson postage $ 6.77 Shamrock Food Company jail food $ 2,887.01 Staples Business supplies $ 81.98 Sue Davis homeland sec $ 3,645.82 Suzanne Benton mileage $ 413.35 Taser International supplies $ 75.00 Todd Wright coroner exp $ 200.00 Ultramax RGSO $ 1,360.00 United Reprographic supplies $ 65.00 Valley Electric repairs $ 64.19 Valley Publishing ads $ 1,831.50 Vendola Plumbing repairs $ 410.56

WSB Computer Service services $ 100.00 TOTAL $ 156,853.54 Road & Bridge Fund Business Solutions Leasing copier $ 110.08 Fleet Services fuel $ 2,101.97 Gobins supplies $ 26.64 Qwest Communications phone $ 52.63 Rio Grande Clerk registration $ 7.56 San Luis Valley Rural utility $ 352.00 Valero Marketing asphalt $ 15,187.50 Verizon Wireless phone $ 122.02

Xcel Energy utility $ 1,336.55 TOTAL $ 19,296.95 American Public Life exp $ 255.86 Community Banks of the Rockies exp $ 22,498.22 Family Support Registry exp $ 487.00 Rio Grande County Treasurer exp $ 18,826.91

Security Benefit exp $ 50.00 TOTAL $ 42,117.99

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Airgas Intermountain supplies $ 180.11 Alta Fuels fuel $ 14,662.32 Big R of Alamosa supplies $ 269.99 CNH Capital exp $ 15.84 Del Norte Auto Supply supplies $ 125.56 Denver Truck Sales parts $ 338.31 Drive Train Industries supplies $ 208.14 ESRI software fee $ 1,000.00 First Bankcard card pmt $ 214.65 Gobins supplies $ 26.64 Gunbarrel Service Station repairs $ 142.00 Haynie's supplies $ 1,041.15 J.J. Rental Centers supplies $ 7.99 Jack's Market supplies $ 32.50

Kalco Express asphalt freight $ 1,164.79

Ken's Service Center repairs $ 8.00 Kimrad Transport asphalt $ 4,501.70 Layton Truck Equipment supplies $ 73.32 Leroy A Romero maintenance $ 125.00 Lyle Signs supplies $ 450.00 Monte Glass Shop supplies $ 22.25 Monte Vista Cooperative supplies $ 418.83 Monte Vista Tractor supplies $ 201.38 Myers Brothers Truck supplies $ 99.78 Oldcastle Precast culvert $ 12,318.30 Petty Cash petty cash $ 49.33 ProCom supplies $ 17.00 Qwest Communications phone $ 395.68 Russell Surveyors & Assn airport $ 2,734.50 San Luis Valley Rural utility $ 176.00 SLV Glass repairs $ 180.00 Sorum Tractor supplies $ 20.75 Southway Construction services $ 850.00 Valero Marketing asphalt $ 29,405.55 Valley Lumber and Supply supplies $ 41.77 Valley Tractor Repair repairs $ 513.96 Van's Machine Shop repairs $ 1,776.76 Wagner Equipment repairs $ 1,155.23

Xcel Energy utility $ 4,820.77 TOTAL $ 79,785.85 Pest Control Alltel phone $ 77.46 DP Ag Services chemical $ 3,565.10 Postmaster box fee $ 44.00 San Luis Valley Rural utility $ 70.00 Valley Publishing ads $ 176.00

WSB Computer Services service $ 1,345.00 TOTAL $ 5,277.56 Community Banks of the Rockies exp $ 2,648.38

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Rio Grande County Treas. exp $ 1,002.48 TOTAL $ 3,650.86 DP Ag Services pesticides $ 786.54 First Bankcard card pmt $ 89.37

Qwest Communications telephone $ 82.56 TOTAL $ 958.47 Airport Fund Airport Development Group payment $ 10,107.07 SLV Earth Movers Inc payment $ 188,949.64

Valley Courier ads $ 145.50 TOTAL $ 199,202.21

San Luis Valley Rural utility $ 289.00 TOTAL $ 289.00 Capital Expenditure Fund

$ - TOTAL $ - Conservation Trust

Town of Del Norte GOCO $ 3,500.00 TOTAL $ 3,500.00

Tourism Trust Town of South Fork advertising $ 1,758.00

Via Magazine ads $ 500.00 TOTAL $ 2,258.00

Public Health Department Chaffee Cnty Public Health July $ 1,295.00 Costilla County Nurse July $ 1,778.00 Del Norte Auto Supply supplies $ 31.33 Gobins supplies $ 6,343.67 Jack's Market supplies $ 43.43 Lake County Health Dept July $ 800.00 Physician Sales & Service supplies $ 63.50 Qwest Communications phone $ 257.00 Rio Grande Hospital July $ 111.44 State of Colorado/DOI T1 line $ 61.51 Verizon Wireless phone $ 121.92

WSB Computer Service service $ 1,541.00 TOTAL $ 12,447.80 American Public Life exp $ 104.98 Community Bank of the Rockies exp $ 8,265.29 Rio Grande County Treasurer exp $ 4,943.33 Security Benefit exp $ 50.00

Sooper Credit Union exp $ 100.00 TOTAL $ 13,463.60

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Chaffee Cnty Public Health August $ 1,295.00 First Bankcard card pmt $ 56.58 Qwest Communications phone $ 10.51 Qwest Communications phone $ 49.03 Saguache Co Public Health service $ 400.00

Staples Business supplies $ 245.18 TOTAL $ 2,056.30 At 11:10 a.m. Ms. Benton presented pending matters. There was discussion of being more involved in the RAC in the future. The Board agreed to keep the funding disbursements the same. Commissioner Hagedorn made the motion to approve the contract with Hart Intercivic. Commissioner Murphy seconded; the motion passed. Ms. Benton presented a road vacation request in Jasper. The Board will ask the road supervisor to visit the site and make a recommendation. At 11:20 a.m. Rose Vanderpool, Land Use Planner, joined the session to discuss alternative energy and resource facilities. The Code Book does not currently address this matter. She feels there needs to be a section in the book to properly address alternative energy plants. She said this would be a permitted use but the County needs to have guidelines to follow. Commissioner Murphy asked if there was an existing policy or regulations that the County could review. There have not been any applications or inquiries but Ms. Vanderpool feels that the County needs to address the matter so they are prepared for any applications. It was noted that there needs to be research on wind, solar, hydrothermal, geothermal, etc. Ms. Vanderpool said temporary regulations from another county could be used if an application were submitted as well as the conditional use guidelines. The Board asked Ms. Vanderpool to work on regulations that the County can adopt. At 11:30 a.m. Bill Dunn, County Attorney, joined the session for pending legal matters. Jeanne and Robert McGrath joined the session to discuss recreational vehicles (RVs) in a residential zone. Their attorney, Chuck Powers, was also present. Ms. Vanderpool said she had a complaint from a resident in Alpine Village that the RVs on the McGrath property were dumping sewage into the River. Ms. Vanderpool said this property is zoned residential and RV sites are not allowed. She could not find any sewage being dumped when she visited the site. The McGrath’s told Ms. Vanderpool that they were grandfathered in per the previous Land Use Administrator. Mr. Powers said the McGrath’s purchased the property in 1998. There are existing utility pedestals and a septic facility for a dumping station. There is no documentation of the septic dumping complaint; the individual would not give a name or phone number. The McGrath’s bought the property with the septic facility in place along with the pedestals. Mr. Powers was able to contact the previous owner, Frank Chiles, who stated that Cliff Reynolds installed the septic system in 1988. The immediate property owners, the Cornelisons, sent written notice that the pedestals existed in 1989 when they purchased their property. Mr. Powers said the McGrath’s invite their friends to use this property, they do not charge for the facility; it is not a commercial

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park. He read a letter from Don Allee, previous land use administrator, stating that when he was the land use administrator he visited the site due to a verbal complaint and did not find any wrong doing. There are other similar facilities in the area that are not commercially used. The McGrath’s feel that after 22 years of use, this is an established use. Ms. Vanderpool said there is not a file on this matter and she did not have anything to refer to. Chairman Davie said Ms. Vanderpool is doing her job by following up on the complaint and these facilities need to be documented for future questions. Mr. McGrath said there is a mobile home on the site which is using the septic tank along with four RV hook up sites. There is a 1,250 gallon septic tank. Mr. Dunn asked if the tank were the proper size for the use. Mr. McGrath said there has never been a problem. Mr. Dunn asked for the proximity of the leech field to the River. Mr. McGrath estimated 150 feet to the River. Commissioner Hagedorn noted a lift station listed in the documents. He felt that the grandfathered use was the question at hand. The RV taps are not included in the sketch that Mr. Reynolds drew on the County septic permit. Ms. Vanderpool said that raised questions with her about the septic pedestals because the permit only lists the home. Chairman Davie said he remembers about 10 years ago that there was a similar complaint but there was no record of it. He feels the use is fine as long as it does not become a commercial use. Commissioner Murphy had the same opinion. Ms. McGrath said there are only one or two RVs there at one time. Commissioner Hagedorn said he still questions whether or not this use was grandfathered in. Mr. Dunn said the RV hook ups are not part of the original application. Since it was never approved it cannot be grandfathered in. Mr. Powers said after 22 years of use it is not appropriate to remove the use. Mr. Dunn said the County can continue to allow the undocumented use or they can enforce the zoning regulations. Mr. Powers added that there was some level of County awareness and nothing was done at that time. Commissioner Murphy said he realizes that the McGrath’s purchased the property in good faith that the use was allowable. Chairman Davie made the motion to allow the McGrath’s to continue the use of this property for personal use, not be used as a commercial RV park and the non-conforming use is non-transferrable. Commissioner Murphy seconded the motion and added that the sewage disposal be closely monitored. The motion passed. BOOK 550 PAGE 2117 Mr. Dunn continued with legal matters. The Board discussed the Summitville property sale question presented by Mr. Ellithorpe. Ms. Benton and Ms. Miles will research the deeds through the Attorney General’s office to determine if the land can be sold. The Board presented the road vacation request in Jasper. At 12:30 p.m. Ms. Benton reviewed the meeting schedule. At 1:00 p.m. the meeting was adjourned. Attest: _____________________________ __________________________ Doug Davie Lyla Davis Chairman of the Board Clerk of the Board

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COUNTY COMMISSIONERS PROCEEDINGS State of Colorado ) SS County of Rio Grande ) The Rio Grande County Board of Commissioners met in regular session on Wednesday, September 8, 2010. Members present were Chairman Doug Davie, Commissioners Dennis Murphy and Robert Hagedorn, Suzanne Benton, County Administrator, Mary Beth Miles, Intern, and Lyla Davis, Clerk of the Board. At 9:00 a.m. Chairman Davie called the meeting to order. Commissioner Hagedorn gave the opening prayer. The Pledge of Allegiance was said and the agenda was set. Ms. Benton presented pending matters. The Public Health Agency disinfection improvement plan for the City of Monte Vista water system was presented. Pat Perry, Public Health Agency Director, will sign the plan. The Board was asked to review the plan. There was discussion of the Summitville property, Bowen Placer, as brought before the Board last week by Bill Ellithorpe. Ms. Miles researched the matter and found that parcel was conveyed to the County by Treasurer’s Deed. There are restrictions on the property pertaining to the cleanup efforts from the mine. There cannot be any mining or timber removal. Ms. Benton said the parcel would have to be open for bids. The Environmental Protection Agency order was included in the research that Ms. Miles completed. Ms. Miles noted that the County agreed to the executive order. The Board will have the County attorney review the executive order. The request to have an alleyway vacated in Jasper was presented. Ms. Benton sent a letter to the two neighboring property owners notifying them of the request. She has not received a response from them at this time. Ms. Benton noted that the Federal mineral lease funds were received in the amount of $1,311.11 which goes to the Road and Bridge fund. The County also received $510.79 for local government severance taxes. At 9:15 a.m. Patrick Sullivan, Road and Bridge Supervisor, joined the session for the monthly report. The written report was submitted as follows.

• Completed the skin patching projects including the 4 North, 5 North, 6 North Roads, and County Road 15.

• Completed the culvert and rip-rap project for the runway project.

• Started the new road around the airport including layout, center line and grade staking. The initial rough in of the road has been completed and construction work has started.

• A 48 inch culvert was installed at the new airport road including a rock header.

• Ordered paint for the upcoming striping season. • Completed the County’s contribution work for the playground

project at Sargent schools. • Watered the Ski Hi grounds for the fair. • Started hauling material from the 3 South Road.

Proposed work for the month includes paving the new runway, continue to work on the road around the airport, continue

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grading gravel roads during harvest as needed, grade selective Schedule A roads prior to hunting season, complete the second round of mowing and the striping will be completed for the year. Mr. Sullivan noted transmission problems with one grader. He will be meeting with the Caterpillar representatives to determine what can be done for repairs. Commissioner Hagedorn noted a section of the Lariat Ditch that has a culvert that may need to be reset. Mr. Sullivan will visit the site in the future. Mr. Sullivan noted that he was able to cut the Road and Bridge budget as requested at the work session. At 10:10 a.m. Commissioner Murphy gave the motion to approve the September 1, 2010 minutes as amended. Commissioner Hagedorn seconded; the motion passed. At 10:15 a.m. Dale Wiescamp joined the session for the Board appointment to the Rio Grande Roundtable. The Board noted that the advertisement for this position closes at the end of this day, September 8, 2010. At this time, Mr. Wiescamp is the only County resident to submit a letter for this board appointment. Unless there is another letter submitted to the Commissioners’ office before the close of the business day, Mr. Wiescamp will be appointed to this position. The official appointment will be made at the next Board meeting. The Board noted that they want to be sure they follow the advertisement posting. Mr. Wiescamp noted that he has attended the last two Roundtable meetings and is interested in this position. Commissioner Hagedorn made the motion to appoint Mr. Wiescamp as the interim representative for Rio Grande County. Commissioner Murphy seconded; the motion passed. At 11:00 a.m. Stanton and Jaelyn Johnson joined the session for an exempt minor subdivision. The property is located in the S ½, NW ¼, of Section 21, T 37 N, R 8 E, containing five acres, more or less. Rose Vanderpool, Land Use Administrator, read the application. The property is owned by Ivan and Shirley Johnson; they would like to break five acres off of the 77 acre parcel for a home site for their son and family. The Johnsons were reminded of the setbacks and sprinkler buffer zones. Mr. Johnson said they will have the property surveyed pending approval of the division. He also noted that they will have a well drilled at that time. Commissioner Hagedorn made the motion to approve the division of land. Commissioner Murphy seconded; the motion passed. At 11:20 a.m. Ms. Vanderpool presented the River Mill subdivision plans for review. The property is within the city limits of the Town of South Fork but the Board can review the subdivision and submit comments to the Town. At 11:30 a.m. Kevin Ames and Dave Martin joined the session to discuss River Island Ranch. Ms. Vanderpool said the County was told that the subdivision was in default. She also noted the sale of twelve lots in a phase that has not had final approval from the Board of Commissioners. Preliminary approval was given over a year ago for select phases. Mr. Ames addressed some acreage that was conveyed to another developer party and the remaining acreage conveyed to the River Island Ranch Property Owner’s Association. The fishing club was conveyed in the

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transaction; the homeowners now own the clubhouse. Ms. Vanderpool said since they were given preliminary approval the subdivision could not be changed. Mr. Ames noted that the twelve month timeframe has expired which may solve the problem of the land sale; the preliminary approval was no longer in place. Mr. Ames said the buyers know that they will have to go through the development process. Ms. Vanderpool read from the Code Book noting that a sub-divider or agent cannot sell lots before final approval. She recommended that this go before the Planning Commission since the original intent of the preliminary approval has changed. Mr. Ames presented a map of the property being discussed. He noted that the principal owner is a partner of River Island Ranch and is not a completely new third party owner. Ms. Vanderpool referred to the Code Book noting that changes must be reviewed by the Planning Commission. She also feels that transferring over thirty-five acres appears to be circumventing the original plan. Commissioner Murphy asked how the lots have changed. Mr. Martin said that the number of lots has stayed the same but the configuration of the lots has changed some. Ms. Vanderpool said she is acting in the best interest of the County. Commissioner Hagedorn suggested discussing this with the County Attorney. The map reviewed was an old map per Mr. Ames. Ms. Vanderpool reviewed her file and found the same maps in her files; an updated map was not on file with the County and Mr. Ames did not have one in his file. Ms. Vanderpool asked what guarantee the County has that this development will be completed. The County does not want unfinished developments. Commissioner Murphy recognized the current economic situation and the need to make changes. The County needs to have a way to account for these types of changes. Ms. Vanderpool asked if these lots had water with them. Mr. Ames said at this point the water is being debated. He added that the issue at hand is the timeframe that has expired which is what the letter from Ms. Vanderpool addressed. Commissioner Hagedorn asked for a work session on this matter with the proper maps and all available information. Ms. Vanderpool read from the Code Book per granting extensions and the one year timeframe. Mr. Ames said that everyone knew from the preliminary approval that this would not be fully developed within one year so an extension was inevitable. A work session will be held October 19, 2010 at 1:30 p.m. to address this matter in detail with the Planning Commission, Board of Commissioners and all parties involved with River Island Ranch and this parcel. At 12:00 p.m. the meeting was adjourned. Attest: ________________________________ _____________________________ Doug Davie Lyla Davis Chairman of the Board Clerk of the Board

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COUNTY COMMISSIONERS PROCEEDINGS State of Colorado ) SS County of Rio Grande ) The Rio Grande County Board of Commissioners met in regular session on Wednesday, September 15, 2010, following the monthly managers meeting. Members present were Chairman Doug Davie, Commissioner Dennis Murphy, Suzanne Benton, County Administrator, Mary Beth Miles, Intern, and Lyla Davis, Clerk of the Board. Commissioner Robert Hagedorn was absent. At 10:00 a.m. Chairman Davie called the meeting to order. Commissioner Murphy gave the opening prayer. The Pledge of Allegiance was said and the agenda was set with one addition. Commissioner Murphy made the motion to approve the September 8, 2010 minutes as presented. Chairman Davie seconded; the motion passed. Ms. Benton presented pending matters. She reviewed the weekly meeting schedule. Chairman Davie signed the letter appointing Dale Wiescamp to the Rio Grande Roundtable Board. At 10:15 a.m. Pat Perry, Public Health Agency Director, joined the session for the monthly report. She reported that the pharmaceutical refrigerator was without power for a period of time. Proper procedure was followed to dispose of the stored vaccine. The value of the vaccine was $1,815.40. These are federally funded vaccines and Ms. Perry is following up with the State Health Department and Federal Centers for Disease Control. She suggested an alert system to prevent future loss. Ms. Benton will ask the maintenance department about the power breaker in this section of the Courthouse. There was discussion of options for reserve power or having an alert system through the Sheriff’s department. Ms. Benton said that since the County does not own the vaccine they cannot submit the claim to the insurance company. EPSDT is now called The Healthy Communities Outreach Program. Ms. Perry presented contracts with Lake County for interpreting and translating for Medicaid/CHP+ clients at the rate of $400 per month. The State issued a regional contract to Rio Grande County and Lake County is included in the regional contract. The State reimburses the County for this cost. Commissioner Murphy made the motion to sign the contract. Chairman Davie seconded; the motion passed. Ms. Perry presented a contract between Alamosa and Rio Grande counties for Health Care Program (HCP) services for children with special needs. The employee is shared between the two counties. Per the contract, Alamosa County will reimburse the County $6,063.20 since the employee falls under Rio Grande County payroll. Commissioner Murphy made the motion to sign the contract. Chairman Davie seconded; the motion passed. Ms. Perry presented the agreement between Saguache and Rio Grande counties for the Healthy Communities Program (HCP). Saguache County will perform HCP services for the Public Health Agency for $7,000 per year. Commissioner Murphy made the motion to approve the contract. Chairman Davie seconded; the motion passed.

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The Public Health Agency monthly written report was presented and discussed. The report included the total immunizations given, clinic and home visit total patients, as well as the time spent working on communicable diseases, the meeting schedule and a brief financial summary. Ms. Perry noted that the Neighborhood Watch Ice Cream Social at Chapman Park in Monte Vista was successful. Ms. Perry reported on the Baby and Me, Tobacco Free program. This has been successful for the participants. The carbon monoxide detector that is used will detect anything that the expectant or new mother is smoking. Mothers who quit smoking receive a voucher for a large supply of free diapers. The office furniture has been installed and is working well. Ms. Perry is pleased with the professional results. At 11:00 a.m. Christina Miani and Bill Burch joined the session to discuss blight at their Alpine Village property. Rose Vanderpool, Land Use Administrator, joined the session and reviewed the file on this blight case. She noted various phone calls and letters with Ms. Miani. Ms. Vanderpool said residents in the area have complained and brought this to her attention. She said there is a fire danger with the dry brush and debris around the home. Ms. Miani added that they have removed some vehicles, hot water heaters, and a 1976 singlewide trailer. Mr. Burch said they are trying to recycle as much material as possible. He added that he is disabled and is working to the best of his ability to clean up the mess. Ms. Vanderpool noted the Make a Difference Day, October 23, 2010, as an option for disposing of some trash. They are waiting to burn until the conditions change, such as snow or rain, to avoid an uncontrolled burn. Mr. Burch said he feels that six weeks will give them enough time to make significant progress. Ms. Miani said they are artists and some of the material is used for their artwork. The Board will meet with them again at 10:00 a.m., October 27, 2010, to assess the progress. Ms. Vanderpool discussed the current data system for maps and GIS/GPS information. The new system, through Pueblo County, is not kept current and data is not accurate. At 11:30 a.m. Steve Vandiver, Rio Grande Water Conservation District, Peggy Kern, County Treasurer, Chris Liest, Assessor’s Office and Joe Dominguez, County Assessor, joined the session to discuss the water sub-district administrative fees. There have been substantial changes to Sub-district #1 since Mr. Vandiver was here last. Judge Kuenhold ruled at the end of May with conditions on the sub-district. The State Engineer has approved the plan and the court has issued the final decree. The sub-district will start replacing water depletions in 2012. An appeal was filed to the Colorado Supreme Court on the entire case by three water owners. The amount of water returned to the River has changed significantly. The sub-district has filed a motion to amend; however Judge Kuenhold denied this motion. The sub-district felt it was risky to assess fees without the sub-district in place. The board of managers proposed a $5 administration fee per acre, $12 CREP fee per acre and a $35 variable fee per acre foot of net pumping, which is the difference between surface water and pumped water, to collect in 2011 so money will be available after the Supreme Court decision to use for replacing depletions in 2012. The sub-district budget

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will be submitted along with Conservation Board budget in October. Mr. Vandiver reported that after much discussion among the board of managers, the fees were determined as follows: $5 per acre administration fee, $1 per acre CREP fee and no variable fee for the 2010 cycle. The only pumping figures available are for the 2009 pumping season. This was discussed with the board of managers and they agreed not to assess the variable fee at this time. A $75 variable fee per net acre foot will be assessed in 2011 with the provision to hire a private consultant to read the meters by October 15 annually since the State well readers cannot meet the timeframe to make use of the data. October 5, 2010 is the meeting for submitting the final budget. There may be minimal pumping after the irrigation season ends on November 1 for grain germination or alfalfa, but it will be caught up in the next irrigation cycle. They will move forward with the CREP application now that a revenue stream is in place. There is $93 million of federal money available through the farm bill for the Valley to achieve reductions in over pumping; $115 million will be available with CREP. There are approximately 175,000 acres or irrigable acres in the sub-district which is used for budgeting purposes. There also has to be one year of water in storage somewhere to cover a dry year. Mr. Vandiver said they have estimated 8,000 acre feet of water per year will be necessary for sub-district #1. Mr. Vandiver felt the money would be more significant than the return to the River. He said about 1/3 of the acreage falls within each of Alamosa, Saguache and Rio Grande counties. Ms. Kern confirmed that the fees will be paid to the Conservation District since the sub-district has not officially formed. Mr. Vandiver will confirm this but he felt it was accurate since they are the parent organization. He said they will work with the counties to make this process as simple as possible. At 12:10 p.m. the Board adjourned for a brief work session with the Assessor and Treasurer. Attest: ________________________________ ________________________ Doug Davie Lyla Davis Chairman of the Board Clerk of the Board COUNTY COMMISSIONERS PROCEEDINGS State of Colorado ) SS County of Rio Grande ) The Rio Grande County Board of Commissioners met in regular session on Wednesday, September 29, 2010. Members present were Chairman Doug Davie, Commissioners Dennis Murphy and Robert Hagedorn, Suzanne Benton, County Administrator, Mary Beth Miles, Intern and Lyla Davis, Clerk of the Board. At 9:00 a.m. Chairman Davie called the meeting to order and gave the opening prayer. The Pledge of Allegiance was said and the agenda was set. Dale Wiescamp, Rio Grande Roundtable representative, was present to report to the Board on the Beaver Dam Reservoir. An engineer

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is looking into the cause of the sink hole. Travis Smith and Craig Cotten are also involved in this matter and are researching storage options. Mr. Wiescamp will keep the Board informed of the progress. Commissioner Murphy made the motion to approve the September 15, 2010 minutes as amended. Commissioner Hagedorn seconded; the motion passed. Commissioner Hagedorn made the motion to renew the liquor licenses for Dos Rios Restaurant and Kelloff’s Restaurant. There have not been any reports on these establishments from the Sheriff’s department. Commissioner Murphy seconded; the motion passed. Ms. Benton reviewed pending matters and correspondence. There was discussion of County owned property near the Del Norte airport and progress on the runway project. At 9:20 a.m. Rose Vanderpool, Land Use Administrator, joined the session to discuss various land use matters. She and Ms. Miles have been researching oil and gas regulations. Ms. Miles noted various articles that she has read and gave a verbal summary to the Board. At 9:30 a.m. Jody Kern, Director of Social Services, and Richelle Jaramillo, Social Services, was present to discuss the senior citizen’s nutrition program, Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP). Ms. Jaramillo presented a fact sheet to the Board and discussed various points. She said this is a monthly program which the Department would oversee. She has contacted Mary Baumfalk, Tri County Senior Citizens Director, several times but she has not been helpful with information and reports. There was discussion of warehousing the food supply. The Board suggested that Ms. Jaramillo contact Harold Rominger, chairman of the Tri County board, and discuss this matter with him as well. There was discussion and review of a contract with the State for this service. Ms. Kern has had attorney, Ryan Dunn, review the agreement between the County and Tri County and the contract between the County and the State. Ms. Kern proposed finishing the calendar year with Tri County administering the food and then Social Services would take over the program in January of 2011. This is all subject to agreement with Tri County; if Tri County is not agreeable the County may assume the program earlier. The State has requested that the contract be dated July 1, 2010 to ensure Tri County’s payment for the last quarter with the County as the supervisory authority. Ms. Kern noted some concern with this request but she also wants Tri County to receive the appropriate funding. There is a clause in the contract noting that the County is not responsible for the previous quarter while the State was reviewing this program. Commissioner Hagedorn made the motion to enter into the contract with the State of Colorado. Commissioner Murphy seconded; the motion passed. Commissioner Hagedorn made the motion to sign the agreement with Tri County. Commissioner Murphy seconded; the motion passed. There was discussion of the fees for paper service through the Sheriff’s department. The Board will discuss a fee schedule specific for Social Services. At 9:55 a.m. Ms. Benton continued with pending matters. She presented the contract for paving the new runway and the

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associated costs. The revised contract total is $1,983,906.87 which was increased by $3,392 due to increased oil content used in the asphalt mix. Commissioner Hagedorn made the motion to sign the contract. Commissioner Murphy seconded; the motion passed. At 10:00 a.m. several community members joined the session to discuss gas and oil regulations. Dave Neil, County Road 13 resident, urged the Board to make changes in the oil and gas regulations. He asked that the one mile radius for water testing be expanded. He feels the three mile radius is more adequate for protection of water ways. The property owners within the three mile zone are required to pay for the water baseline testing out of their own pocket since the County regulations state “one mile radius”. The drilling company has to pay for the baseline testing within the stated radius in the County Code Book. This is a financial hardship for the residents out of no fault of their own. Mr. Neil asked that the well driller/operator pay for the testing within the three mile zone as well. Mr. Neil did not know the costs for the operator, but he did offer that the operator can have testing done at a bulk rate. Testing starts at $500 for a private lab for one sample. To be legally binding, it has to be collected and tested by a disinterested third party. Radio isotope testing is a separate charge. Mr. Neil found a lab in Golden that can perform that specific test. The lab in Alamosa, Sangre de Cristo, can perform the first test. He noted that Western Land Management is the oil company’s consultant. Pam Bricker, also land use planner and County Road 13 resident, has attended many meetings on this matter. Rio Grande County is in a good position for moving forward and they have a good opportunity to protect the water. She suggested that the Town of Del Norte have a baseline water test done as well. She also felt that the three mile radius should be addressed. Chairman Davie said the Board is aware of the potential but an application has not yet been submitted. Mr. Neil said the operator has submitted a timeline. Ms. Vanderpool said Western Land Management’s timeline is premature. Cris Canaly, SLV Ecosystem, thanked the Board for passing regulations. She submitted a letter summarizing the issues with oil and gas drilling. This is an opportunity to make the regulations consistent. She also commented on the oil and gas drilling in the Baca Grande. There is a municipal water source there which was tested. Ms. Canaly presented the tests performed that the Board should be aware of. She noted that sampling was done outside of the one-mile radius. The information sets precedence in the Valley. Commissioner Murphy said the Board realizes there are many creeks in this area but some only carry storm water. Cristi Larsen, County Road 13 resident, noted all of her property lies within the three mile zone. She is very directly affected by drilling. She also noted wildlife habitat, dark night skies and air quality as well as water quality being important. She values the natural resources more than the gain from oil and gas even though, as she stated, she drove to this meeting. Chairman Davie said the Board can put stipulations on an application to ensure that the County is protected.

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Mr. Neil referred to Ms. Canaly’s comment about well testing. The operators feel they only have to work within the regulations. Gail Froehlich, County Road 13 resident, stated concern that Charlie Burd is doing the water testing; he was hired by Western Land Management and is looking at the company’s best interest. She feels that the residents should have their own water tester who is working for them. Ms. Larsen asked that the fracking chemicals be disclosed. Ms. Canaly said they are considered proprietary but it is becoming a legal issue. Jim King, Wild Horse lane, lives 1,700 feet from proposed drill site. He asked for a master plan of the drill site. Chairman Davie said the application has not been submitted and a master plan is part of the County regulations. Chairman Davie added that everything the Board knows is hearsay because there is no application on file. Mr. King commented that this will affect tourism which affects the entire Valley. Scott Sobel, medical professional, agreed with the independent testing comment. A seal on the tube proves that the sample has not been tampered with. He was told by Mr. Burd that if anyone else was doing the testing a seal would be required. Mr. Neil said a certified lab will not accept samples that have not been properly handled. Mary K Jones, Pronghorn Ranch, said that she and her husband, architect Mark Jones, feel it is important to use Valley businesses and support each other. She feels the local lab in Alamosa should be utilized to support our own economy for testing well and surface waters. Mr. Neil said there is someone in the Del Norte area certified for this testing which he will submit to the Board. Ms. Vanderpool said the Alamosa lab cannot test for some of the chemicals. Mr. Neil said only the radioactive material has to be sent to a separate lab. He has talked with the lab about this and gave them a list of chemicals which they could test for. Ms. Vanderpool assumed that the company would send the samples to one lab out of convenience. She noted her experience with water testing and sealing the cooler. Chairman Davie noted that three Planning Commission members were present and taking note of the discussion. Charles Mertian, County Road 13 resident, said he is outside the one mile radius but has thermal springs and asked that they be tested. The fish hatchery also has a spring. He asked what would keep them from drilling at an angle and passing the one mile radius. Greg Gosar, County Road 14 resident, asked the Board to consider that nothing brought out of the earth is more essential than life giving water. He said the water will or will not be contaminated. If it is contaminated the water will not stay within the one or three mile radius. Mr. Neil said they will drill 6,000 – 8,000 feet deep. Ms. Canaly said technology has transformed and will allow for much deeper drilling. Commissioner Murphy asked how deep the geothermal wells are. Mr. Mertian said Dale Wiescamp would have more information on that matter. Ms. Canaly suggested increasing the three mile radius and including the municipal water well. Ms. Froehlich added that

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Texas and Oklahoma are not sitting on the largest high valley aquifer in the northern hemisphere. They need to consider this area. At 10:50 a.m. Gloria Gutierrez, representing U.S. Senator Mark Udall, joined the session. She told the Board that she took note of the oil and gas information session and asked for updates from around the County. At 11:00 a.m. Ms. Benton continued with pending matters. She presented a contract for $24,912 for EPSDT services with Costilla County. Commissioner Hagedorn made the motion to sign the contract. Commissioner Murphy seconded; the motion passed. Commissioner Murphy made the motion to approve the following payroll. Commissioner Hagedorn seconded; the motion passed. County General Davie, Douglas sal. $ 4,141.67 Hagedorn, Robert sal. $ 4,141.67 Murphy, Dennis sal. $ 4,141.67 Benton, Suzanne sal. $ 6,963.03 Dennis, Krystal sal. $ 2,099.07 Vanderpool, Rose sal. $ 3,215.33 Canada, Sean sal. $ 3,279.47 Kern, Randall sal. $ 4,296.93 Gabbel, Jaclyn sal. $ 1,698.67 Gonzales, Catherine sal. $ 2,112.93 Hill, Cindy sal. $ 2,591.33 Hindes, Sara sal. $ 1,665.73 Jackson, Sandra sal. $ 4,141.67 Montoya, Michelle sal. $ 2,112.93 Quintana, Mary sal. $ 2,574.00 Steving, Sherryl sal. $ 2,022.80 Wilson, Christina sal. $ 1,698.67 Dominguez, Telesforo sal. $ 4,141.67 Leist, Chris sal. $ 3,208.40 Lyons, Cherri sal. $ 2,267.20 Medina, Michelle sal. $ 2,496.00 Mondragon, Jennifer sal. $ 2,804.53 Salazar, Eva sal. $ 2,312.27 Trujillo, Dale sal. $ 2,447.47 Valdez, Michael sal. $ 2,447.47 Kern, Peggy sal. $ 4,141.67 Rue, Cherilyn sal. $ 2,933.23 Voris, Carol sal. $ 2,249.22 Brown, Elaine sal. $ 1,348.32 Garcia, Carol sal. $ 1,842.53 Marquez, Ronald sal. $ 1,995.07 Medina, Porfie sal. $ 2,508.13 Arellano, Timothy sal. $ 2,661.00 Chick, Charles sal. $ 3,596.67 Clark, Frank sal. $ 1,944.80 Doctor, Janette sal. $ 2,996.93 Duran, Jeremiah sal. $ 2,496.00 Garcia, Cori sal. $ 2,398.93 Lopez, Emily sal. $ 2,643.33

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Lucero, William sal. $ 2,447.47 Martinez, Robin sal. $ 2,447.47 Messoline, Larry sal. $ 2,398.93 Norton, Brian sal. $ 5,550.00 Wheelwright, Boyd sal. $ 2,750.80 Archuleta, Anthony sal. $ 2,492.44 Atencio, Joseph sal. $ 2,546.27 Bailey, Ronald sal. $ 2,009.02 Black, Kelly sal. $ 3,272.53 Bollinger, Jason sal. $ 1,928.12 Bruder, Gary sal. $ 2,477.50 Chick, Amanda sal. $ 2,066.67 Duran, Dusty sal. $ 2,000.09 Ford, Donna sal. $ 1,881.60 Fuentes, Jose sal. $ 2,009.19 Hart, Jonathan sal. $ 2,284.74 Naranjo, Henry sal. $ 1,170.41 Ortega, Arthur sal. $ 2,272.40 Pacheco, Helen sal. $ 1,511.47 Parks, Joseph sal. $ 2,365.89 Salazar, Alicia sal. $ 2,000.09 Sierra, Shaun sal. $ 1,999.75 Stambaugh, Keith sal. $ 1,906.67 Trujillo, Ramon sal. $ 2,220.48 Vest, David sal. $ 1,934.72 Wright, Todd sal. $ 1,846.05 Strohmayer, Rusty sal. $ 1,841.67 Ferran, Camille sal. $ 1,993.33 Crowder, Larry sal. $ 1,187.26 Allison, Mark sal. $ 400.00 Lujan, Maxine sal. $ 2,544.82

Miles, Mary B sal. $ 2,608.34 $181,144.60

(Taxes Withheld, $28,653.66; Deductions Withheld, $26,047.64)

ROAD & BRIDGE Atencio, Kevin sal. $ 2,357.33 Black, Timothy sal. $ 3,435.47 Chapman, Destry sal. $ 2,709.20 Hansen, Arnold sal. $ 2,709.20 Hill, Carl sal. $ 3,435.47 Lyons, Dale sal. $ 2,184.00 Maestas, William sal. $ 3,367.87 McKinley, Robert sal. $ 3,111.33 Miles, Darryl sal. $ 3,693.73 Pacheco, Carl sal. $ 3,435.47 Plane, Kenneth sal. $ 2,227.33 Widger, Michael J sal. $ 2,099.07 Archuletta, Mark sal. $ 3,050.67 Atencio, Manuel sal. $ 3,237.87 Benavides, Eodofredo sal. $ 3,057.60 Cervantez, Manuel sal. $ 516.60 Claunch, Billy sal. $ 3,050.67

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Gates, Marvin sal. $ 2,140.67 Paulson, Roy sal. $ 3,435.47 Rowe, Danny sal. $ 2,452.67 Steffens, John sal. $ 3,693.73 Sullivan, Patrick sal. $ 5,455.45

Romero, Olivia sal. $ 2,405.87 $ 67,262.74

(Taxes Withheld, $11,508.33; Deductions Withheld, $9,681.97)

DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES Bruder, Linda sal. $ 2,130.38 Buxman, Bryan sal. $ 2,676.38 Chavez, Melody sal. $ 2,063.75 Collins, Kelsie sal. $ 3,061.50 Dupont, Ilene sal. $ 1,539.72 Duran, Jaxine sal. $ 2,299.38 Gallegos, Brandi sal. $ 2,590.25 Garcia, Shirley sal. $ 1,628.25 Gonzales, Carolyn sal. $ 2,393.63 Gunther, Darlene sal. $ 2,299.38 Harmon, Alicia sal. $ 2,083.25 Hernandez, Marlene sal. $ 2,393.63 Horn, Ruth sal. $ 4,129.13 Jaramillo, Richelle sal. $ 3,199.63 Jiron, John sal. $ 2,340.00 Kern, Jody sal. $ 5,000.00 Leblanc, Elizabeth sal. $ 2,083.25 Lester, Heather sal. $ 3,047.38 Maestas, Valarie sal. $ 2,434.25 Martinez, Helen sal. $ 4,057.63 Martinez, Janelle sal. $ 2,255.50 Meder, Jeremy sal. $ 2,935.25 Naranjo, Andritta sal. $ 2,136.88 Pacheco, Leann sal. $ 1,761.50 Pacheco, Rosanne sal. $ 3,748.88 Palacios, Irma sal. $ 2,255.50 Parra, Gregorio sal. $ 3,796.00 Pena, Mike sal. $ 4,135.60 Roesch, Korissa sal. $ 793.94 Ruybal, Evelyn sal. $ 2,255.50 Sanchez, Ramona sal. $ 2,440.75 Shaver, Betty sal. $ 2,803.13 Sierra, Jessica sal. $ 2,299.38 Slane, Sherryl sal. $ 2,785.25 Stephens, Jackie sal. $ 3,823.63 Thompson, Chris sal. $ 2,826.38 Varner, Julia sal. $ 2,083.25 Vrooman, Kristina sal. $ 2,774.38 Webb, Jeannie sal. $ 1,756.30

White, Victoria sal. $ 2,255.50 $105,373.27 (Taxes Withheld, $16,285.99; Deductions Withheld,

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$16,331.54)

PEST CONTROL Archuleta, Juan sal. $ 67.50 Monter, Bernard sal. $ 270.00 Plane, Darrel sal. $ 3,913.40

Plane, Harold sal. $ 340.00 $ 4,590.90 (Taxes Withheld, $685.70; Deductions Withheld, $820.09)

PUBLIC HEALTH Brown, Linda sal. $ 3,703.70 Koshak, Dianne sal. $ 3,037.88 Kostuk, Diane sal. $ 2,023.23 Masters, Judy sal. $ 2,528.59 Perry, Patricia sal. $ 4,642.65 Montoya-Salazar, Lanell sal. $ 2,026.27

Robinson, Kelli sal. $ 1,768.43 $ 19,730.75 (Taxes Withheld, $3,786.89; Deductions Withheld, $4,102.59) Commissioner Hagedorn made the motion to decline the land offer from Larry and Jack Martz. Commissioner Murphy seconded; the motion passed. Ms. Benton noted the curation and storage of collections at the Museum. She will continue this contract with the State. Commissioner Hagedorn made the motion to ratify the articles and bylaws of the San Luis Valley Council of Governments. Commissioner Murphy seconded; the motion passed. BOOK 550 PAGE 2707 Ms. Benton presented a request from High Valley Community Center for a portable ice rink. Ms. Benton researched this request through Conservation Trust Funds and found it is allowable with some conditions. It must be on the County inventory and ice skates cannot be purchased with these funds. Commissioner Murphy made the motion to approve the request. Commissioner Hagedorn seconded; the motion passed. Vacancies on the Tourism Board were noted. There are openings for Monte Vista, South Fork and one at-large member. Ms. Benton presented the pending meeting schedule. At 12:00 p.m. the meeting was adjourned. Attest: __________________________ ________________________ Doug Davie Lyla Davis Clerk of the Board Chairman of the Board

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