FOWLER BOARD OF TRUSTEES 317 S. Main Street January 12, 2015 6:00 p.m. Mayor Chuck Hitchcock called the meeting to order and led the group in the Pledge of Allegiance. Present: Mayor Chuck Hitchcock; Trustees Emil Rogge, Pat Christensen, Felix Gonzales, Randy McKown and Brenda Eddy. Absent: Keith Lance Staff present: Interim Administrator Dan Hyatt, Sergeant Jake Freidenberger, Public Works Foreman Rich Spaccamonti and Town Clerk Kelly Lotrich. Changes to the Agenda Public Comment Approval of Previous Minutes December 22, 2014 MOTION (1-15) Trustee Rogge moved that the Board of Trustees accept the minutes of December 22, 2014 as written. Trustee McKown seconded the motion and the motion passed December 30, 2014-Special Meeting MOTION (2-15) Trustee Rogge moved that the Board of Trustees accept the minutes of December 30, 2014 Special meeting as written. Trustee McKown Mayor Report Mayor Hitchcock thanked the Public Works department for all of their hard work repairing leaks, cleaning sidewalks and streets from snow and all of the many other things they do. Committee Reports Public Works Report Public Works Foreman, Rich Spaccamonti, informed the board that they have been busy fixing leaks and removing snow. Police Report
Sergeant Jake Freidenberger informed the board that the police department will be down one part time officer. Officer Hunt has left for another position elsewhere. The department has started advertising for the part time position. Chief D Mize met with other Chief of Police from rural communities to discuss forming a Rural Chief of Police Association. Sergeant Freidenberger and Officer Phelps will be attending training on Wednesday. Interim Administrator Report Interim Administrator, Dan Hyatt informed the board that Mr. Marsh s bank was requesting an addendum to the farm lease. MOTION (3-15) Trustee Gonzales moved to approve the addendum to the farm lease. Trustee McKown seconded the motion and the motion passed Unfinished Business New Business Approval of letter to Senator Crowder and Representative Navarro-Ratzliff MOTION (4-15) Trustee Christensen moved to approve letter to Senator Crowder and Representative Navarro-Ratliff on TABOR issues. Trustee Gonzales Approval of disposal of 2004 Ford Police Car MOTION (5-15) Trustee Christensen moved to accept sealed bids on the sale of the 2004 Ford Police Car. Trustee McKown seconded the motion. MOTION TO AMEND (5(a)-15) Trustee Christensen moved to amend the motion that the sealed bids be opened on February 23, 2015 at 6:00p.m. Trustee McKown seconded the motion and the motion passed MAIN MOTION VOTE The Mayor called for the vote on the main motion as amended (Motion 5-15). The motion passed Resolution No. 920-15: A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE STATEOF COLORADO S MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENT RATE FOR TOWN OF FOWLER S MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENT MOTION (6-15) Trustee McKown moved to approve Resolution No. 920-15: A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE STATEOF COLORADO S MILEAGE
REIMBURSEMENT RATE FOR TOWN OF FOWLER S MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENT. Trustee Gonzales seconded the motion and the motion passed Ordinance No. 709-15: AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A CEMETERY COMMITTEE Trustee Christensen introduced Ordinance No. 709-15: AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A CEMETERY COMMITTEE by title only. MOTION (7-15) Trustee Gonzales moved to adopt Ordinance No. 709-15: AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A CEMETERY COMMITTEE. Trustee Christensen Ordinance No. 710-15: AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A LIBRARY COMMITTEE Trustee Christensen introduced Ordinance No. 710-15: AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A LIBRARY COMMITTEE by title only. MOTION (8-15) Trustee McKown moved to adopt Ordinance No. 710-15: AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A LIBRARY COMMITTEE. Trustee Rogge Ordinance No. 711-15: AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A LOW POWER FM COMMITTEE Trustee Christensen introduced Ordinance No. 711-15: AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A LOW POWER FM COMMITTEE by title only. MOTION (9-15) Trustee Rogge moved to adopt Ordinance No. 711-15: AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A LOW POWER FM COMMITTEE. Trustee Gonzales Ordinance No. 712-15: AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A SWIMMING POOL, PARKS AND RECREATION COMMITTEE Trustee Christensen introduced Ordinance No. 712-15: AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A SWIMMING POOL, PARKS AND RECREATION COMMITTEE by title only. MOTION (10-15) Trustee Rogge moved to adopt Ordinance No. 712-15: AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A SWIMMING POOL, PARKS AND RECREATION COMMITTEE. Trustee Gonzales seconded the motion and the motion passed Ordinance No. 713-15: AN ORDINANCE REPEALING FOWLER MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 2.28.090
Trustee Christensen introduced Ordinance No. 713-15: AN ORDINANCE REPEALING FOWLER MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 2.28.090 by title only. MOTION (11-15) Trustee Rogge moved to adopt Ordinance No. 713-15: AN ORDINANCE REPEALING FOWLER MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 2.28.090. Trustee Eddy Appointing Committee Members Planning and Zoning- Cemetery- Library- Nick Hagerman will serve until 2020 J.H McCuistion will serve until 2016 Travis True will serve until 2018 Trustee Felix Gonzales will serve until 2016 MOTION (12-15) Trustee Christensen moved to accept the nominations for the Planning and Zoning Committee. Trustee Gonzales seconded the motion and the motion passed Freda Jones will serve until 2016 Monie Stites will serve until 2017 Lowell White will serve until 2018 Martha Kesterson will serve until 2019 Trustee Keith Lance will serve until 2016 MOTION (13-15) Trustee McKown moved to accept the nominations for the Cemetery Committee. Trustee Eddy seconded the motion and the motion passed Sally Grimlund will serve until 2016 Pauline Anderson will serve until 2017 Dorothy Baker will serve until 2018 Elaine Stephens will serve until 2019 Trustee Brenda Eddy will serve until 2016
Low Power FM- MOTION (14-15) Trustee Christensen moved to accept the nominations for the Library Committee. Trustee Gonzales Mike Aragon will serve until 2016 Roger Tighe will serve until 2017 Richard Shields will serve until 2018 Sergeant Freidenberger will serve until 2019 Trustee Brenda Eddy will serve until 2016 MOTION (15-15) Trustee Christensen moved to accept the nominations for the Low Power FM Committee. Trustee McKown seconded the motion. Swimming Pool/Parks and Rec- Safety- MOTION TO AMEND (15(a)-15) Trustee Christensen moved to amend the motion to include Sergeant Freidenberger serving on the committee. Trustee McKown MAIN MOTION VOTE The Mayor called for the vote on the main motion as amended (Motion 15-15). The motion passed Sherri Harris will serve until 2016 Becca Sharp will serve until 2017 Monie Stites will serve until 2018 Tori Harris will serve until 2019 Trustee Emil Rogge will serve until 2016 MOTION (16-15) Trustee Christensen moved to accept the nominations for the Swimming Pool/Parks and Rec Committee. Trustee Gonzales seconded the motion and the motion passed with Trustee Rogge and Trustee McKown voting no. Trustee Randy McKown will serve until 2016 Trustee Brenda Eddy will serve as an alternate until 2016 All employees while they are employed
MOTION (17-15) Trustee Christensen moved to accept the nominations for the Safety Committee. Trustee Gonzales Tree Board- MOTION (18-15) Trustee Gonzales moved to continue the tree board. Trustee Christensen seconded the motion and the motion passed Motion (19-15) Trustee Christensen moved to have Felix Gonzales serve on the Tree Board. Trustee McKown seconded the motion and the motion passed with Trustee McKown voting no. Mayor sign documents MOTION (20-15) Trustee Rogge moved to authorize Mayor Hitchcock to sign all documents approved by the board of trustees at this meeting of the Board of Trustees. Trustee Gonzales seconded the motion and the motion passed with Mayor Hitchcock voting no. Adjournment MOTION (21-15) Trustee Gonzales moved that the meeting adjourn. Trustee Christensen Chuck Hitchcock Mayor Kelly Lotrich Town Clerk