City Council

CITY OF BRUSH! MINUTES OF THE JULY 23, 2018 – REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING The City Council of the City of Brush, Colorado met in regular session on July 23, 2018. Mayor Charles R. Bain called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. The meeting was held at Brush City Hall. The pledge of allegiance was given. Present on roll call were: Mayor Charles R. Bain Councilor Jeanine Anderson Councilor Vicky Quinlin Councilor Daniel R. Scalise Councilor Dana Sherman Absent: Councilor Marlene Baker Councilor Heath Becker Also present were City Administrator Monty Torres, Finance Director Joanne Gosselink, Assistant City Administrator Karen Schminke, Police Lt. Corey Hardy, Public Works Director Dale Colerick and City Clerk Andrea Strand. MINUTES The minutes of the regular meeting of the July 9, 2018, were approved as submitted. VISITORS AND DELEGATIONS Jeanette Corbin who resides in the County was present and presented a magnet that she received in the mail which had the City of Brush logo on it. It did not stick to anything. MANAGEMENT Second and Final Reading of Ordinance 872-18, An Ordinance Approving that Certain Lease Between the City of Brush, Colorado, and Commnet Cellular Inc., DBA Verizon Wireless, Dated June 25, 2018, for an Initial Term of Five Years With up to Three Addition at Five Year Terms, for an Area of Approximately 900 Square Feet, for an Initial Base Rent of $18,000 Annually. Administrator Torres presented Ordinance No. 872-18 for council consideration on second and final reading. He added that this was the cell tower to be located near the Cemetery. Councilor Quinlin offered a motion, second by Councilor Sherman to adopt ordinance No. 872- 18 on second reading and order publication by title only in the Brush News Tribune. It was approved unanimously by roll call vote. Council Proceedings – July 23 2018 1 First Reading of Ordinance No. 873-18 An Ordinance Amending Article 10 of Chapter 2 of the Brush Municipal Code Related to Historic Preservation Community Development Director Karen Schminke presented Ordinance No. 873-18 concerning revisions to code related to Historic Preservation. She stated that this would help the City obtain a designation of Certified Local Government of Historical significance. Councilor Daniel R. Scalise introduced the Ordinance, a motion was made by Councilor Sherman, second by Councilor Quinlin to approve Ordinance No. 873-18 on first reading and public in full in the Brush News Tribune. It was approved unanimously by roll call vote. Award 2018 Asphalt Surface Preservation Project Public Works Director Dale Colerick presented the bids for the 2018 Asphalt Surface Preservation Project. He recommended awarding the bid to A1 Chipseal of Denver in the amount of $174,389.28. Councilor Quinlin offered a motion, second by Councilor Scalise to award the 2018 Asphalt Surface Preservation Project bid to A1 Chipseal of Denver, Co. It was approved unanimously by roll call vote. Finance Councilor Quinlin moved, second by Councilor Sherman to approve City bills from July 9-23, 2018, as recommended by the Finance Committee. The motion was approved unanimously by roll call vote. General Fund $ 88.658.43 Water Fund $ 19,437.45 Trash and Garbage Fund $ 11,487.40 Waste Water Fund $ 12,310.65 Storm Water Fund $ 1,177.74 Golf Course Fund $ 4,005.27 Community Enhancement Fund $ 602.45 Joslin Needham Fund $ 43,001.82 Payroll $ 91,614.25 Payroll Liability and Cafeteria $ 34,903.90 Disbursements Total $ 307,199.36 2019 Budget Calendar Finance Director Gosselink presented the 2019 Budget Calendar for Council consideration. She highlighted dates for consideration as Monday, November 12, is Veterans Day and may need to be rescheduled. She mentioned November 13, 14 or 17 as alternate dates. Council Proceedings – July 23 2018 2 STAFF REPORTS Staff Project Presentation City Administrator Torres will present the staff projects at a future retreat. Finance Director Gosselink  Announced that the 2017 Audit will be presented at the next meeting during the Finance Committee Meeting. Everyone is encouraged to attend. Police Lt Hardy  Reported that there are two officers in training.  Researching purchasing body cams for all officers in the department. Community Development Director Schminke  Announced that the Planning Commission will met on Monday August 20, 2018, at 5:30 p.m. concerning the preliminary plat for English Property. City Clerk Strand  Announced upcoming meetings and other announcements.  Reported that a Retail Liquor License was issued for Fresh Foods Liquors.  Reported that the City Clerk’s Office did approve as to form the petition for recall of councilor Jeanine Anderson for Ward 3. The committee has 60 days to gather signatures. City Administrator Torres  Commented that the police department had tested several different body cams for the police department. Consideration will be made to purchase this year.  Stated the fire department building is 20% completed. Staff and attorneys will begin discussion on the lease with the Rural Fire Department.  Reported additional issues occurred at the campground. Homeless people are sleeping in the park without tents.  Inquired as to dates Council would be available for a retreat. It was discussed and it appeared August 6 or 8 they are available. Staff will begin meeting tomorrow to develop priorities. He asked that Council provide Joanne with any budget concerns. MAYOR AND COUNCIL REPORTS  Councilor Anderson reported on the recent City and County meeting hosted by Fort Morgan.  She then stated that she had filed a CRCP 57 Review of the Code of Conduct Censure with Morgan County District Court and asked for the fee to be waived. She provided a copy to the Fort Morgan Times Reporter Zack Schwindt. ADJOURNMENT The July 23, 2018, meeting adjourned at approximately at 6:30 p.m. ATTEST: /s/ City Clerk Andrea Strand /s/ Mayor Charles R. Bain Council Proceedings – July 23 2018 3