Stephanie Kees

The Board considered and adopted a resolution to implement a Stage I Fire Ban that restricts open burning within the county.

The meeting included reports on accounts payable and updates from the Colorado Legislature, Pikes Peak Area Council of Governments, and the Board of Social Services regarding legislative concerns. Discussion topics included THC potency, fire insurance legislation, and the public process for federal forest shooting ranges. The Coroner presented an annual report, and the Clerk and Recorder updated on the Fraud Guard program. A presentation was provided by Colorado Parks and Wildlife regarding wolf populations. The board accepted financial reports from the Treasurer and Public Trustee, passed a resolution establishing election precincts, and approved a professional services agreement with Vivid Engineering Group, Inc., as well as the appointment of deputy county attorneys.

The Board meeting included the approval of accounts payable and several resolutions, such as opting out of the Graywater Control Program, multiple budget amendments, and an emergency temporary moratorium on the construction of major utility projects. Several professional services agreements were approved, along with construction change orders for specific county projects. Additionally, the Board recognized employees for years of service and received departmental updates regarding tax collections, construction progress on county facilities, and treasury operations.

The Board meeting included the ratification and approval of various accounts payable runs. Commissioner and Elected Official reports covered updates on the Pikes Peak Workforce Center audit, the Teller County Food Initiative, infrastructure projects at the Fairgrounds, and the certification of recent election results. Public comment included recognition of volunteer efforts in the community. The Board also took action on re-appointing a member to the Planning Commission, amending multiple fund budgets, approving a lease amendment with Vero Broadband, ratifying various construction and service agreement change orders, and finalizing a contract for prisoner medical services.

The board discussed several topics, primarily focusing on the response to the Highland Lakes Fire, including expressions of gratitude for the efforts of local fire departments, emergency services, and community volunteers. Key administrative actions included the approval of accounts payable, the acceptance of the Public Trustee's third-quarter report, and the adoption of resolutions to amend various fund budgets. Additionally, the board ratified emergency declarations regarding the fire, approved a fire ban revision, and passed a resolution opposing Proposition 127. Various business items were also approved, including agreements for professional services, prisoner medical services, and public health funding.