The Gilpin County Commissioners called their special meeting to order at 9 a.m. on July 18, 2023. In attendance were Commissioner Marie A. Mornis from District 1, Commissioner Susan Berumen from
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The Gilpin County Commissioners called their special meeting to order at 9 a.m. on July 18, 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, Deputy Clerk to the Board Margaret Keller, and County Attorney Brad Benning.
The Board first heard Resolution 23-51, Awarding a Contract to Corvinus Security and Automation Solutions of Wheat Ridge for the Camera Replacement Project for the Justice Center/Jail. An RFP was posted in early June because the current equipment does not meet industry standards and is failing. All were in favor.
Senator Jeanne Nicholson discussed the senior housing situation, asking the commissioners to sign the lease for the senior housing. She added that they would pursue the required water rights once the lease is signed.
In 2017, Gilpin County said they would lease County land to the seniors. Late Commissioner Sill asked for benchmarks to be met and the former Board voted to finalize the lease if such conditions were met.
Nicholson said the benchmarks were met and the lease was presented to the Board last September. She said that they have met all the requirements and that they do not necessarily need to use the water that is currently used for the ballfields, as had been suggested.
Benning responded that the project would take 15 years to complete. Hollingsworth said that they need the lease to pursue the water rights. Berumen asked what the benchmarks were in 2021 and when they were met. Benning said they were asked to survey the land and address water rights.
Rears suggested that the lease be presented at the next meeting on August 8. Hollingsworth said they need the lease in order to perform the survey and pursue the water rights.
Possibilities for the site include parcels around the recreation center. A work session was suggested. Nicholson emphasized that the seniors would strongly prefer having facilities – like the food bank, rec center, and Clinica Family Health – within walking distance.
A public hearing had been scheduled for the morning, when the Board recessed as the Board of County Commissioners and convened as the Local Liquor Licensing Authority.
Very Nice Brewing has been operating in Nederland since 2012. They have purchased land and are constructing a building on it to expand the brewery to a second location, in Gilpin County. They have applied for a liquor license to brew and serve beer at 180 Jankowski Drive. They have met all the requirements for the new application.
Berumen moved to approve, Hollingsworth seconded, and all were in favor.
The Board adjourned as the Local Liquor Licensing Authority and reconvened as the Board of Commissioners.
Next, Ryan Keenan, Facilities Director, presented Resolution 23-53, Awarding a Contract for the Gilpin Community Center Rooftop Units (RFU) Replacement with Major Heating and Cooling.
In February of 2022, an RFP was issued for the RFU. Supply chain issues prevented the contract from being executed. The budget allows $625,000 for the project; the contract agreement specifies that the cost will not exceed about $418,000. All were in favor of the motion with the amendment that the contract not exceed $418,714.12.
Joe Allaire, Director of Finance, presented Resolution 23-55, Reallocating Capital Spending for Planned 2023 Capital Improvements for the Gilpin Community Center. Under these specifications, the County will be spending the same amount as in the current capital budget but in different areas, because some projects cannot be completed this year. All were in favor.
Allaire presented Resolution 23-56, Approving the Department of Local Affairs (DOLA) Limited Gaming Impact Grant 2023 Application. The purpose of the grant is to provide financial assistance to local governments in addressing documented impacts from limited gaming.
The County is asking for $2.3 million for the year 2022 to compensate for the negative impacts of gaming. Gaming-related cases comprise 65.8 percent of the county’s criminal docket. All were in favor.
Allaire remained in front of the Board to present an item concerning adopting Resolution 23-58 with corrections on the amounts: to approve National Forest Service money from the State of Colorado, two-thirds of which goes to Gilpin and Boulder County Schools, and one-third going to the Public Works Fund. All were in favor.
Sam Bower, Administrative Analyst, presented Resolution 23-54, Awarding a Contract to HrQ and Making Associated Allocations for the Staffing Study and Compensation Study, the amount not to exceed $129,180. This resolution awards a contract to HrQ and allocates additional funds for the compensation study from excess funds budgeted for the organizational staffing assessment. All were in favor.
Janey Barker, Interim Human Services Director, presented Resolution 23-52, Core Services Program Allocation and Plan Approval for Gilpin County Human Services. Human Services contracts with other entities for services and the approval from the Board will give them funds from the state. All were in favor.
Rears presented Resolution 23-57, Central City Urban Renewal Authority (CCURA) Request for Appointment. Daniel Miera, Central City Manager, approached the table to field questions. A County representative will be on the CCURA Board with a commitment of five years. Central City has invited Gilpin County to appoint a member to join that board.
Rears suggested the County Assessor, April Nielsen, and Miera concurred. Nielsen agreed to participate. All were in favor.
The board convened as the Local Liquor Licensing Authority and approved Coyote Liquors’ liquor license renewal. Then they reconvened as the Board of County Commissioners.
Benning and Rears delivered the County Attorney’s report and County Manager’s report, respectively.
The meeting adjourned into Executive Session.
The next meeting of the Gilpin County Board of County Commissioners is scheduled for July 25 at 9 a.m. and is held in person at 203 Eureka Street in Central City and online via Zoom.