[caption id="attachment_100005" align="alignleft" width="300"] Taking care of business: Survey results. Sam Bower, Administrative Analyst to the County Manager’s Office, and Chanda Johnson, Human
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Taking care of business: Survey results. Sam Bower, Administrative Analyst to the County Manager’s Office, and Chanda Johnson, Human Resources Director, presented the survey results to the board concerning interest in maintaining the 4-10 schedule for County offices. PHOTO BY MINDY LEARY[/caption]
The Gilpin County Commissioners called their regular meeting to session at 9 a.m. on May 23, 2023. In attendance were Commissioner Marie A. Mornis from District 1, Commissioner Susan Berumen from District 2, Commissioner Sandy Hollingsworth from District 3, County Manager Ray Rears, County Attorney Brad Benning, and Deputy Clerk to Board Margaret Keller.
The Consent Agenda included the Clerk and Recorder’s Report for April 2023 by Sahari McCormick and the Approval of Meeting Minutes for the May 9, 2023, meeting by Margaret Keller, Deputy Clerk to the Board.
Hollingsworth required some clarification of the minutes before approval. The Consent Agenda was approved with all in favor.
The Board also approved Resolution 23-33, the Victim Assistance and Law Enforcement (VALE) contract with Shannon Arrington of Victim Services.
The Board then convened as the Local Liquor Licensing Authority to review a transfer of ownership liquor license application for Pickle Liquors/ Base Camp. Hollingsworth moved to approve the application and all were in favor.
Next on the agenda, Mary Kate McKenna approached the Board to discuss her liquor tasting permit application for Mid-County Liquors located at 17218 Highway 119, Black Hawk.
Berumen made a motion to approve. Hollingsworth seconded and all were in favor.
At 9:30 a.m. the authority held a public hearing to review a temporary beer and wine license and a new liquor license application. McCormick presented the information via Zoom.
Cole Johnson approached the Board to apply for the license for his business, Toss Wood Fire Eatery, located at 63 Main Street in Rollinsville. Johnson wants to serve only beer and wine in bottles and cans, no draught beers.
McCormick reported that Johnson has submitted a complete application, paid all fees, and passed all background checks. He said he will be serving family-oriented dining and be open five days per week including lunch hours.
The Board then adjourned as the Local Liquor License Authority and reconvened as the Board of County Commissioners.
Administrative Assistant Sam Bower presented Resolution 23-31, ending the 4-10 Schedule Trial Period and Instituting a Permanent Schedule for County Offices.
Rears cited that Clear Creek’s board did approve the 4-10 Schedule for Monday through Thursday with two staff members present on Fridays. He said their Public Works prefers 4-10 because of how long it takes to set up their equipment in the morning and that they get more done in a day.
The Board is trying to meet the needs of the employees and the public with this resolution.
Bower presented the results of a survey given to county employees, some of which are also county residents, and the public, and generally seventy-five percent of respondents were in favor. Eighty percent of the staff reported that it helps their work-life balance. The pilot program, which has lasted more than six months, ends on June 2.
Hollingsworth said she believes the 4-10 would increase retention. Berumen said the 4-10 schedule may lead to indiscretion with attendance and that full staff is often not present.
Human Services, Parks and Recreation, and the Sheriff’s Office would still be open five days per week. Rears says the 4-10 schedule keeps the County competitive in the job market.
Berumen moved to accept the resolution. Hollingsworth seconded and the motion passed two to one.
Benning presented Resolution 23-27, Authorizing the Execution of Real Property Lease Agreement(s) with the Central City Opera House Association. On the weekends, the opera house wants to use the county’s parking lot. The County proposed a $10 fee. Hollingsworth moved to approve the resolution, Berumen seconded and all were in favor.
County Planner James Shrout presented Resolution BLA-22-3, Boundary Line Adjustment, Livingstone Lode Mining Claim (NN011000), Gladstone Lode Mining Claim (N800316), and Robert Fulton Lode Mining Claim (N022317).
Shrout cited that the Boundary Line Adjustment would make all lots buildable and would maintain 30-foot setback on the front and 15-foot setback on the rear. The applicant was asked to verify easement access and performed a survey as an amendment to the application.
Hollingsworth moved to approve the resolution as amended. Berumen seconded and all were in favor.
The meeting adjourned at 11:24 a.m.
The next meeting of the Gilpin County Board of County Commissioners is scheduled for June 13 at 9 a.m. and is held in-person at 203 Eureka Street in Central City and online via Zoom.